HomeMy WebLinkAboutReel 30 (1/08/1968 - 12/09/68)COUNCIL, BEGGLAB NRETING,
Monday, January 8, 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting lu the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, January 6, 196B, ut 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PBESENT: Councilmen John i. Boswell, James E. Jones, David K. Llsk, Bo7
R. Pollard, Sr.. Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ........ 6.
ABSEHT: Councilman Frank H. Perklnson, Jr.= ................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Blrst, City Manager, Hr. James H.
Klncanon, City Attorney, and Hr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Gerald
P. Coleman, one of the Ministers of Greene Memorial Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, October 2,
1967, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Wheeler, sec-
onded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with
and the minutes approved ss recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on furnishing a rubber-tired front end loader with gasoline engine, with an alter-
nate bid on furnishing n rubber-tired front end leader mith diesel engine, said
proposals to be received by thc City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, January B, 1968,
and to be opened atthat hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement, and no representative present raising any ques-
tion, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed math the opening of the bids;
whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
~ldder
Shelton-WJtt Equipment Corporation
Baker Brothers, Incorporated
A. B. Finley ~ Associates of Virginia, Incorporated
Richmond Machinery 6 Equipment Company
Bash Equipment Company
Mcllhany Equipment Company, Incorporated
Remiss Equipment Corporation
Amount Alternate
$10,450.00 $11,300.00
10,464.00 11,464.00
11,007.50 12,020.00
11,011.50 11,925.00
11,949.00 13,1gg.O0
13,d97.00 14,247.00
21,7d1.00
Mr. t~neeler 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. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, H. Cletus
Broyles and Bueford B. Thompson as members of the committee.
TELEVISION: Mr. C. Harry Anglin, representing the Clear-View Cable Tele-
vision Company, appeared before Council and requested authority to install a Com-
munity Antenna Television System in the City of Roanoke, Mr. Anglln presenting
supporting data in connection With his request.
#r. Link loved tblt-the request be referred to a COllittee composed of
Messrs. Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairmen, Clarence E. Pond end Re7 B. Pollard, Sr., for
ftc feforlotiea ii coeoectiol with ltl study Of the question of permitting the COB--
structlon or I community Antenna Television System Ia the City of Roanoke. The
motion mis seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COW#VNICATZONS:
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from BeBoven Trcusrez
and Storage Company, Incorporated, requesting permission.to encroach on the soutberl
tee feet of the alley et the rear of its property et 2009 Russell Avenue, S, W., for
the purpose of constructing s truck weighing scale which mould be absolutely flush
with the dirt surface of the alley and would not obstruct in uny way the movement
of vehicles in slid alley, the size of the surface of the scales being ten feet by
fifty feet, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for study
along with similar requests he has received and to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Link
and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: A communication from Mr. Roy L. Webber, tendering his resigna-
tion as a member of the Roanoke City School Board, effective January 3, IgbB, was
before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that
the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure in recognition of the
services rendered by #r. Webber as a member of the School Board. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDgET-DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS: The City Manager submitted the following
report, recommending that $36.00 be transferred from Printing and Office Supplies
Advertising in the budget of the Department of Buildings to cover the cost of
publishing a noticelin the newspapers advising property owners and occupants of
property to contactltbe Department of Buildings to obtain n Certificate of Occupancy
under the new Zoning Ordinance:
"Roanoke. Virginia
January 8, 1968
Honorable Mayor sod City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
A short time back the Department~of Inspections published,
after talking.with me, a notice in the newspapers advising
property owners and occupants of property to contact that
office to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy unde~ the Zoning
Ordinance. It hud been anticipated that expense of this
publication would be drawn from the Department of Buildings
Account Ho. 40, Object Code 36 (Printicg and Office Supplies);
however, on submitting the statement, it mas advised by the
City Audttor*s office that money could not be expended from
this account for this purpose.
It is recommended tbnt Council by budget ordlnnnce amendment
provide for the trnusfer of $36 from that account to cover
· the cost of the publication,
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. flirat
Julian Fo Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Nheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n17936) All ORDINANCE to amend and reordaia Section n48, 'Department of
Buildings.' of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 351.)
Mr. Hheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Lash and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Demurs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Pollard. Wheeler and MayEr
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..........................O. (Mr. Perkinson absent)
BUDGET-RECREATION DEPARTMEHT: The City Manager submitted the following
report with regard to restricting participation in the basketball program of the
Department o~ Paths and Recreation due to insufficient funds and the matter of appro-
priutln9 $2,520.00 representing the estimated amount to be paid by Roanoke County as
its share in the cost of games in which its teams participate:
'Roanoke, Virginia
January 8, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Last week I advised you of a verbal arrangement worked cut for
Roanoke County to assist in our basketball program by reimburs-
ing the City for the direct expense as represented by County
teams playing in our winter basketball season. I advised that
this was tentatively estimated and totaling $2.520 through the
basketball season but would be based on the specific cost us
represented by the games end the personnel that the City ~ould
have to employ to conduct, officiate and supervise ut the games.
TO enable these funds being available. It is recommended that
the City Council by budget ordinance amendment provide this sum
of money to'Department Code TS. Object Code 1, Personnel Sero
vices - Umpires. Scorekeepers. et cetera, anticipating un
offsetting amount in revenue.
In addition to the above, several members of Council have
requested of me that I bring to you for your consideration the
remaining difference between funds available for the basketball
program and the estimated cost based on the 157 teams that have
signed up to participate in this year's program. The differ-
ence is estimated at $5,397 and in the absence of funds would
be compensated for by eliminating, insofar us City sponsorship
of the expense of personnel, teams In the A. B and C Leagues
which total 59 and possibly the Church League of 26 teams.
These groups ~re the older, in age of players, of theteams.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Rirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
fea discussion of the mutter, the'City #uuuger submitted u verbal report
that since writing the above report he has bees informed thus Roseate ConeS7 will
pay the expenses incurred fn gibes in which its teams participate directly to the
officials, thereby eliminating the necessity for the appropriation or $2,520.00.
After u discussion of the matter, Cosncil being of the opinion that
$5,39T.00 should be appropriated to allow all of the city teams which have requested
permission to participate in the basketball program to do so, Ur. List offered the
following emergency Ordinance appropriating the $5.397.00:
(B17937) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section e75, 'Recreation.
Parks and Recreational Areas.' of the 1967-66 Appropriation Ordinance, end providing
for au emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook Wa. 31, page
Hr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded by
Hr. Jones and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, List, Pollard, Wheeler and Rayor Dillard .....
WAYS~ Ur. noswell-~ ...............................................1.
(Mr. Perkinson absent)
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having accepted the proposal of Mr. Randall D.
Sharpe for cleaning and painting the interior and exterior of Grandam Court Water
Tank NoD 2 for the sum of ~,649.00, the City Manager submitted the following
report, advising that it has been discovered it will be necessary to appropriate
this amount to the Mater Department budget:
'Roanoke, Virginia
January 8.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On December lO, lg6?, City Council received and opened bids
for cleaning end painting the interior and exterior of o
750,000 gallon steel water standpipe at Grendln Court.
Subsequently Council accepted their commlttee*s report and
passed an ordinance accepting the low bid for this work.
Conncil did not appropriate any funds as this item was con-
tained in the FY 68 approved budget, and it was thought
that fonds were available.
During fiscal year lgD? Council approved u contract for
cleaning nad painting a water standpipe at Washington
Heights. Payment for this work was to have been mede from
FY 67 funds. Thepuintin9 contractor failed to bill the
City of Roanoke prior to the end of the fiscal year, and
the previously appropriated funds were withdrawn and returned
to the Water Department's Fund Account. Payment for the
Washington Heights standpipe painting mas made from FY 68
funds under account 260-26, utilizing funds appropriated for
this yeur*s work on the Grandam Court tank. As a result ade-
quate funds are net available to cleon nnd paint the Grandam
Court tank.
It is recommended that City Conncil by appropriate ordlnunce.
eppropriate $'/.649 to ~ater Deportnent Code 260-28, Mainte-
nance of Buildings and Property. to provide for the accew-
pllshment of this work by contract.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Pollard mored that Coen¢ll concur in the recommendation Of the City
#oaager amd offered the f, Il,win9 emergeocy Ordinance:
' ~IT~30) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordeJa Section 826O, *Water -
Pumping Steal,as-and Tanks.# of the lg6T-68 ester Fund Appropriation Ordinance. end
providing for on ewergency.
(For full text o! Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 353.)
Br. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the f, Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Llsh, Pollard. Wheeler and aeyor
Dillard ....................................... 6.
NAYS: None .........................O, (Mr. Perhinson absent)
VIRGINIA MUNIUIPAL LEAgUE-SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the Virginia Education Association, the Virginia School Boards
Association, the Virginia School Administrators Association, the Virginia Associatio{
of Counties and the Virginia Municipal League will sponsor a meeting Jn Richmond on
January 21 and 22, 1968, with regard to the relationships between school boards and
local governing bodies, and that the Virginia Municipal League has requested a good
representation from the Roanoke area.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The m, tiao was
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIUHWAYS-AUDITORIUM-UOLISEUM: The City Manager submitted the fol-
lowing report, advising that the Virginia Department of Highways has appraised 1.11
acres of land adjacent to and to be used as a part of the Civic Center site at
$33,646.00:
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 8, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It will be recalled that the City requested the Virginia
Department of Highways t.he pricing on a tract of land owned
by the Highway Department adjacent to the east side of Inter-
state 581 for the City*s use in the Civic Center site. It
will be recalled further that the State gave to the City per-
mission to grade this property and for fence relocation.
We are now advised by the State Highway Department that it
has prepared appraisal of this property and has determined
its fair market value to be $33,646 for the 1.11 acres of
land involved. The Commonwealth further advises that this
appraisal has .been concurred in by the Bureau of Public Roads.
This is submitted for the information and consideration of
the Council. This value is being reviewed in order that out
opinion may be reflected to the Council at the time of your
consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. HOrst
City Manager*
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Council being or'the opinion that the laud should be purchased by the
City of Rouuohe et the uppraised value, ar, Jones moved that the matter be referred
to the City Attoruey for preparation of the proper meusnre. The Ballon wus seconded
by Ur. Pollard iud unanimously adopted.
STATE HICHRAYS: The City Mauager submitted the following report recom-
mending that the Virginia Departuent of Hlghwuys be requested to acquire the right
of may for the Route 460 Project from Interstate 581 to Tnelfth Street:
'Roanoke, Virginia
Junuary 0, 1960
Honorable Waist and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
I hare been in correspondence with the State Highway Depart-
meat us to the acquisition of right of way on the project of
U. S. Route 460 - Orange Avenue from Interstate S81 to 12th
Street (0.918 miles West of the east corporate limits). The
State Highway Department is receptive to handling the acqui-
sition of right of may aa this project subject to authoriza-
tion by the City.
As the Council will recall the City requested the State to
handle the acquisition of right of may on the second part of
U. S. Route 220 south (Franhliu Road). Some work has pro-
gressed on this~ however, it has not progressed to the point
that we are able to reflect any opinion ns to the benefits
or demerits of this procedure.
I would, however, recommend that the Council authorize by
resolution the State to purchase this right of way on Orange
Avenue and I have asked the City Attorney if he would prepare
a resolution for your consideration.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Honnger~
Hr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Ranager and offered the following Resolution:
(Ul?g3g) A RESOLUTION requesting the State Highway Commissioner to
acquire the necessary rights-of-wa! for Project O460-128-102, H/W 202, bela9 U. S.
Route 460-Orange Avenue from Interstate S81 to 0.918 miles west of the east cor-
porate limits, within the corporate limits of the City; and guaranteeing to reim-
burse the State Highway Department for fifteen percent (lSd) of all costs incurred
in such acquisition.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Bosh No. SI, page 353.)
WF. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Wt. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Pollard, Wheeler and Wayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..........................O. (Hr. Perhinson absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS-S£~ERS ~J~H STORW DRAINS: The City Ran~ger submitted the
followia9 report recommending that he be authorized to enter a bid on a strip of
~7
laid bordering Brookside Lane, S. E., enchanted to the Commonwealth of Virginia,
ubich is needed It collection mitb the sanitary namer project for 8rookside Lane sad
Joodlnnd Road, S,
"Rolnoke, Virginal
January B. lq6O
Honorlble Hsyor and City Conical
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
A short time Igo in n report to the Council on the bids sad
authorization of n residential sewer line project ii the
Woodland and Hrookside area, Southeast, it uss noted that
there is n nnrrow strip of laid bordering on Brookilde mblch
at sometime in the past mas escheated to the Commonuenlth of
Virginia. At the time the committee on the semer bids
reviemed the project, it wis felt that it mould be idrnntn-
geous for the City to purchase this strip of lnnd. Through
the City*s ounership, there is enabled the sewer assessment
Igainst the large tract of land that birders this strip.
Broohside Lane is 487.08 feet; average depth or width Io to
15 feet; City Tax No. 445015. The property has been adver-
tised for sale for Thursday, January 25 at 9 a.m. It wis
appraised for tax purposes at $75 before being escheated.
The strip of property has the additional value to the City .
of providing right of way for the ultimate need to widen the
present 30-foot right of way on Hrookside between Rutrough
and Moodlnnd.
It is recommended that authorization be given to enter a bid
on the ~roperty.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Jnlian F. Dirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Jones moved that Council take the matter under advisement. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
#ATER DEPARTMENT: Council having referred bids on Contract I, General
Construction, and Contract J, Mechanical and Filter Equipment, math I combined bid
on Contrlct I, plus Contract J, in connection with the Falling Creeh Filter Plant, to
a committee for tabulation, report and recommendation, the City Manager submitted the
following interim report, advising that several proposals for major changes in *the
plans on the project are being studied and that as soon as the information is avail-
able and a conclusion reached the coumi'ttee nil1 be advised accordingly:
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 8, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council received bids two weeks ago for major improve-
ments to the Falling Creek Reservoir Filter Plant. These bids
were considerably in excess of the amount originally appropriated
for this project. This situation has been taken up math oar Con-
suiting Engineers, Alvord, Rnrdick and Homson, and they In turn
have submitted to the Ylrglnla Department of Health several pro-
posals for major changes in the plans on the project which should
substantially reduce the cost. I~ether or not these changes can
be effected would be at the decision of the State Department of
Health. The Health Department required a considerable amount of
mark to be included in the project, oil of uhlch had some bear-
ing apon the cost and final design.
Just os Iaaa os this information is available and a conclusion
is roached by the Health Department cod our consultants, the
Couccll*s cowwJttee will be advised.
Respectfully oubmittedt
S! Julius F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager*
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion wes
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report with regard to
scow removal at Roanoke Municipal (Macdraw) Airport:
'Roanoke, Virginia
January 0. 196C
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your last meeting you inquired ss to the City's handling
of snow in the recent two snow falls at the Municipal Air-
port. You may be interested in knowing that Piedmont Air-
lines has informed us that in the two recent snow foils
they did not lose any flight landings because of snow on
the runways.
Additionally, in a letter to Mr. Harris, Airport Manager,
from Piedmont's Roanoke Manager. Mr. Harris and the City
have been complimented for the efforts and 'efficient man-
nar' in ehlch the snow removal activities were handled at
the Airport.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Jnlian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager~
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
AXRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting ·
report on tho operation of the Roanoke Municipal Airport for the month of November,
1967, as compared with November, 1965.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lish and unanimously adopted.
AUOITORIUM-COLIS£UM: Council having reqoested Associated Architects and
~ngineers of Roanoke to submit the plans, drawings and specifications for the Civic
Center not later than noon, January 6, 1968, the City Manager submitted the follow-
ing report advising that the plans, specifications and drawings are ready for
presentation:
'Ronnoke, Virginia
January U, 1958
Uonorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
This is tO advise-and reqaett n placement on the ~geada for:the
presentation by Associated Architects Bad Engineers of Roanoke,
Incorporated, of the plzns'zad'speclficstioas~for the proposed
Civic Center. la the. submitting by the firm or these plans and
specifications, it is recognized that City Council, as 8 body,
has not had an opportunity to review 11 detail this materiel
with the architects it its completed stage.
It lsrsaggested that the City Council way wish to informally
confer at sane length with the architects to afford them the
opportunity of going through the plans amd specifications sad .'
bringing the members of the Council up to date on the inclu-
sions and some of the aspects of'the project ss proposed.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hi'st
City Hauager'
la this connection. Mr. Henry B. Boyoton and Mr. John M. Choppelear, repre.
seating Associated Architects sad Eegineere of Rosnohe, Incorporated. appeared before
Council amd presented the plans, drawings and specifications for the Civic Center
with the suggestion that bids on the project be received at a special meeting of
Council rather than on a Monday for the benefit of interested contractors end that
they be received es soon as possible.
Mr. Robert M. Moody and Mr. James L. Triakle, members of the Civic Center
Project Committee, also urged t~at Council advertise for bids on the project as soon
as possible.
Mr. ~heeler moved that Council rece'ive the plans, drawings and specifica-
tions end take them under cons'ideration with a view of advertising for bids on the
Civic Center Project as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Hr. Lisk and
unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Council having referred the complaint of a group of
patrons of the Fishburn Park Elementary School that traffic conditions on Colonial
Avenue are creating a hazard for students attendin9 the Flshburn Park Elementary
iSchnol to the City Manager for study and to devise a plan for correcting the situa-
tion, said study also to include the question of installing a traffic light at the
intersection of Colonial Avenue and Overland Road, S. M** the City Manager submitted
the following report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 6, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
On November 13, 1967 person~ representing the Parents--
Teachers Association of FIsbburn Elementary School and one or
more nearby.residential areas appeared before City Council.
In their presentations and in comments by and with City Council
Which followed, matters were cited as to traffic problems on
Colonial Avenue end as to concern of alleged actions by students
at Virginia Mestern College. City Council referred the matters
to me for investigation and report.
This is submitted as report of investigations and studies. In
the interest of time I shall avoid detailing all of the points
brought up at the meeting believing that most of then will be
recalled aid, that they will. all-be touched os la the-course
of this report. The ama maJor-subJeCts mill be dealt~mlth
separately although thhre aah s,we interrelationship as they
were presented at the City C,ascii'session.
Through the Police Repartment end my office, those visitors
et thh Council meeting eh, hsd contents oathls subject, and
nay persona, including students and rcculty st Fishburn Ele-
mentary, oath,rifles at the College and'others believed to -
have knowledge have bees thoroughly lntervlened, their state-
allegations of college students molesting, threatening or
othermise acting in un Improper manner toward children of
Fishburn Elementary.
It was stated that girls have been ret,ged from school patrol
and that patrols at intersections have been doubled because of
the alleged conditions. This is tot accurate.
In seehing to ascertain why such reports night have developed,
only two incidents, or reported incidents, mere found that
might have been any cause. The first mas a situation of
approximately a year ago when a college student was reported
to have made improper remarks to one or more of the school
patrol boys. This was at the time reported to City School
authorities and police. The student was cautioned, shortly
aftermorda moved from the City and Is tom out of the area.
The second mas a recent claim by a child attending Fishburn
that upon returning to the school ground from home after school
hours, he was, while playing on the school grounds with other
boys, threatened by an older boy with a knife. There is no
establishment that the older boy attended College and the story
is doubled for several reasons, including principally that
there ere no other children, supposedly present, who have any
City School authorities directly involved express satisfsctlo~
of the relationships that have existed in the area and between
the two schools. The student body at the College, in concern
instituted, through sheaf student body organization, their own
self-policing procedures. This is commendable action on their
part.
TRAFFIC ON COLONIAL AVENUE
Traffic movement throughout the City is under almost continuous
study. Colonial Avenue. because of changing conditions over n
period of time, is an area that has received this continuous
study. Prompted by this particular attention, those of us con-
beyon~ the routine and to analyze the situation in some depth.
The situation falls into three time periods: What is the long
range outlook? What are the early future problems? and, what
if anything, needs to be done immediately?
Traffic, ns to this area, is concerned with more than Just the
apparent matters. There are potentially problems end sizeable
ones that can develop in this area and they will go beyond the
capabilities or fields of the traffic engineer and the police.
TeE LO~O RANGE
I am not sure If the community, and those directly involved,
realize fully What is taking place in the area under considera-
tion. There is o full scale college, two years et present,
under development. The applications for enrollment this past
fall totaled 2000. It has facilities for 500 and accommodates
its enrollment by shift schedules. There are plans, on which
partial construction is commencing, for o large physical plant.
Undoubtedly, and with hopeful expectation, the College mill
grow in attendance. Predicted enrollment in a few years is
10,000 to 12,000 students. The land available for its poten-
tial growth does not appear adequate. Add to that the fact
that the terrain places limitations on the complete usenbility
of such land as is available. Add further the fact that
through the neuter of the development is · male trnffln artery
of the City and serving the surrounding area,
Virginia Western is e noureaideut college mhich menus that Just
about every atedeut uud fnceltymember munn.camaro'mud leave
from the College it n vehicle or some type. 'Trnfflc is nu
leseparable necessity. '
Immediately adjacent iud practically ia the middle of the college
development is au elementary school. For the area the elementary
school serves, ltia fortunately in the geographical neuter iud
probcblycoUld eot be better orieetnted~ But, if good'plunniug
were starting out freah, n college and au elementary school would
not be so located with respect to each other. There ore distinct
and normal differences in character, activities and use between
such institutions.
The situation is next compounded by the indicated proposal to
construct immediately adjacent to both of these schools I Junior
high school. NhJle there is a reluctance to get into u question
of location of the Junior high, it does have bearing on the long
range. This is u third element of a difference In character,
activities and use. The Junior high will place limits on land
expansion of the College and thedementnry school and will itself
be limited. Nhile materially adding to the traffic activity, the
Junior high will represent different and conflicting conditions
of traffic activity. If the three schools were measured us to
nil factors of compatibility of being inane area, perhaps the
Junior high would be rated the least computable and the more
justifiable of a different location.
It should be added that the television station has not been over-
loohed ns a close neighbor to everybody else;
It is not in the scope or intent of this letter to answer these
matters. But in any analysis of the area they must be taken into
account and if all plans continue as scheduled, conditions will
occur and develop that will not be easy to solve and will possibly
be the result of a good long look not having been taken in the
planning.stage, which is now.
THE EARLY FUTURE
There should be constructed parking areas for or by the college
adequate to accommodate all of the parking needs of the college
Off-street. This should be,an integral part of the college plan,
agreed to and committed. Plans are already under consideration
for an area on thenorthenst of the college grounds;
There will have to be additional parhing areas planned and built
for the college segment on the mast of Colonial Avenue. The
limited area currently proposed Is inadequate.
State policies do not permit use of state college funds for
streets, roadways or parking areas. Such. inclusions are essen-
tial. It would appear some reconsideration of State policy is in
order. If the City Is to bear all or portions of the cost, then
plans and funds should be initiated.
On-street parking should be removed from Colonial Avenue from, at
least, Overland Drive to Dogwood Lane.
Colonial Avenue in at least this bloch should be developed by curb
and gutter on both sides, and a 54-foot wide roadway, made up of
two traffic lanes in each direction and a 4*foot raised center
median. Dogwood Lane should be improved, widened and sidewalk
constructed on the north side, all from Colonial Avenue to the
college entrance divveway near Nlnding Nay Road.
The proposal that has been in several of the college long range
plans of on overhead malhway connecting the facilities on the east
and west sides of Colonial Avenue should be kept under considera-
tion. It is believed the time will come when this will be highly
desirable and needed.
Brambleton Avenue, with the advent.of the new junior high, will
have to be rebuilt and should be 4-lane from Persioger Road to
the vicinity of the SkenandoahLife building. ' ''
A fullotlme crossing guard should be provided on Colonial Avenue
primarily for FIshburn Elementary.
THE IMMEDIATE NEED ' . -' '.
DF immediate toed l~-me~at tie l~68o&~l~c~l!~ad l'~ho~! Tear.
A concrete lidemalh Ihould. be'coestruittd/oa tie-oust lido of
Colonial Avenue.from 0verload.Drlv$-io'Dogmood-Laae~ Math this
a school crossover mould be tentatively provided opposite the
Flskbara Elementary malhmay now leading to Colonial Avenue.
This would ellmlaale the existing'crossover at Dogmood Lone.
Some of the children aorlh and east of Colonial aad~Overload
could use this walkway, though most mould possibly c0ntiaue the
flluemont Street et cetera route. Cbildree beyond Dogmood Lane
end in the Frallm Park tree are eau entirely bused or moved by
auto. Meay formerly.molked across tie hills from school prior
should be built off Overland Drive up to the west side of Fish-
burn Elementary~for use by parents nod buses. Besides its
immediate value, this anticipates elimination of parking and
loading and unloading on Colonial Avenue.
Traffic speed on Colonial Avenue has beenmnsldered. Nith the
January I extension or the City Limits, what was 45 mph south
of Dogwood Lane has been reduced to 35 mph and changing to 30
~ph at Dogwood Lane in-bound subject to school period restric-
tions. Beyond continuous enforcement, it is not reit any other
changes mould be proper.
There have been proposals of a traffic signal at Overland Drive
and Colonial Avenue. Traffic volumes do not warrant a light
here at this time. There is a brief heavy period in the morning
and one in the afternoon bat these themselves do not Justify a
signal.
There is reasonable concern that the lmoediate construction plans
of the college are not being matched up with the City Zoning
Ject to local regulations. Nevertheless other governmental
agencies will often subject their plans in a locality to building
and zoning codes. MJthout this the City is not in a position to
review and inject area requirements on building construction,
parking, setbacks, etc. and apply community standards to such
major projects.
Fnen the Junior high pings reach an early point in preparation,
they should be made available by the architects for close study
parking.
They do not go beyond the standards sought throughout the remain-
der Of the City. They have to take into account certain pecollar
circumstances in this area which will become nora complicated as
8espectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hirsh
Julian F. BJrst
City Manager*
In a discussion of the report, Mr. Jones suggested that the Mayor send ·
letter to the local representatives in the General Assembly requesting them to
attempt to have the state p~licy prohibiting use of state college funds for parking
areas changed so as to permit the use of such funds for this purple.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the report
of the City Manager be received and filed and that pertinent items contained therein
be referred to the Budget Commission for its information In connection with pre-
paration of the proposed budget for the lg&B-Bg fiscal year. The motion was
seconded by Mr. LIsk and unanimously adopted.
Hlth further reference to traffic coadltions.ln the vicinity of the Fish-
burn Park Hleoeutary S~hool, #r. H'osnell qnestloned the window.of constructing the
proposed new southwest Jbnlor high school in Flshburn Park.smd asked
sufficient spice Jn Shrine..Hill Park for the proposed school.
Hr. Llsk voiced the opinion that Highland Pack would be u more advanta-
geous site for the school from a geographic standpoint if Lee Junior. High School is
closed and moved that the Roanoke City School Hoard be requested to study the area
presently served by Lee Junior High School end ¥oodrow #ilion Junior High School rot
the purpose of ascertaining whether or not Highland Park or sane other site would be
mare feasible thin the Flshburn Perk site us presently proposed for the new south-
west Junior high school. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Roswell end unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Council hating referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation the request of Cox-Cundiff Realtors, Incorporated, that
property located between Lukens Street and Courtland .Road, N. E., parallel to Hoble
Avenue and Sycamore Avenue, described as Blocks B, G. and L. Map Of Willlowson
Groves, be reaoned from IDa, Industrial Development District, to C-2, General Com-
mercial District, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, advising
that the petitioner has amended its request from C-2, General Commercial District,
to LM, Light Manufacturing District, and recommended th.at the revised request be
granted ......
Mr. LJsk moved that a public hearing on the revised ~equest for vezonlng
be held at 2 p.n.o Monday. January 29, 196Bo The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell
and unanimously adopted .....
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Attorney submitted the following report, recom-
mending the acceptance ~of the additional residue land in Parcel No. 053 from Ivan G.
Sbockley for the additional sum of $1d8.00 Jn connection with the Route 460 Project:
~. ~ . "January 8. 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke C~y Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Subsequent to the institution of condemnation proceedings to
acquire for the City thailand.and easement described as Pnrcel~
053 of subject Project for its appraised value of $102.00, the
landowners have offered to sell and convey to the City thq
entire residue of their lot for an additional sum of $146.00.
Thelot,:itself, is designated as L~t21, Section dl, as.shown
on Mop No. 2 of the East 6ate Addition to the City of Roanoke.
is located on the north side of Orange Avenue, N. E** and
fronting approximately dO feet thereon, having a depth of
approximately 104.feet. ~,~ .
Approximately one-fourth (1/4) of the lot in proposed to be
taken in fee simple as Parcel 053 of the Route 460 Project at
a price of $102.00, the remaining three-fourths (3/4) of the
lot being now proposed by the landowners to he sold to the City
for on additional $148.00 consideration, in which latter sum
the State Highway Department would not, of course, participate.
In the process of acquiring Parcel 053, the southerly portion
of the entire lot, the value of the entire lot was appraised
8t the saw er $398.00. The~City CouiGti racemtlI authorized
tho ocqglsiS~ee'hf~tbd datirg,of~Lot'~3;'~ettlea~41*
'-Addltlolt~eu Idlltlhll;$lrml lid p~erlsious~
It balug the racowseadltlOa of th~ City IIiigor lad of the
.ode=signed thlt the IfOrCllid proposal be accepted by the
City, there has bees prepared and is trsnsBltted bbremith to
the Couocll ua ordinance uhich would direct ouch additional
acquisition, for the purpose of which ii 'sdditlooal sum of
$140.00 ohould be spproprialed for payment to the landomners
upon delivery or proper deed of conveyance In the matter,
Respectfully,'
S/ J. N. iincuoon
City Attoroey"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the follo~in~ emergency Ordtnsuce:
(=17940) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of cer-
tain additional reoidue land in L~t 21, Section 41, Hap NO. 2 of Bast Gate Addition
to the City of'Roanoke,'in connection with the CJty*s acquisitJon~o~ Parcel 053 of
the City', Orange Avenue, N. E. - g,ute 460 Project, upon certain terms and condi-
tions, to be used for other public purposes; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page'3$4.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was oeconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Llsk. Pollard. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None ...................~ ...... O. (~r. Perkinson obsent)
Mr. ~heeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$500.00 for the purchase of all of Parcel No. 053:
(=17941) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #91. #Non-
Departmental," of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 355.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Lisk. Pollard. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None ..........................O. (Mr. Porkinson absent)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The committee appointed 'to tabulate bids received
on interior and exterior painting on or in several city buildings submitted the
following report, recommending that the low bid of.Hundley Painting and Dec,rating
Company, in the am6unt'of$11,~37.OO.'be accepted:
*January'4; 1966
TO the City Council
Roanoke, ¥irginia
Gentlemen:
Tun bids were*received nOr interior hsd exterior painting
on or in certain clef buildings, which bids mere opened nnd
mid nt tho meetlug er ¢itF Council on January 2,, 1960,
As you alii see from the attached tabulation, in alternate
bid uts requested ol the basic et awarding nil items to one
bidder. In both instances, the low bid nas submitted by
Husdley Puintieg ~ Decorntisg Compcny.
It is hereby recommended that tbs alternate bid or 8undley ~
Painting nad Decorating Company in the total sum o~ $11,337oO0
be accepted for painting these buildings. Funds ire available
for this uorh In the present budget under Maloteocnce of City
Property, Department Code 64, Object Code 20.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Vincent S. Nheeler
Vincent S~. Wheeler, Chairman
COMMITTEE: S/ 8yron E. Hamer
Byron E. Hamer
S/ 8ueford B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson"
Mr.,Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the cow-
mitres and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(ul?94R) AN ORDI~ANC~ awarding a contract fo~ the pain'lng o'f the
interior and exterior ~f specified p~blic o~fices a~d bul'ldings in apd/or belonging
to the City; ann providing for an emergency.
(For full ~ext of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 356.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................6.
NAYS: None ................ ~ ........ O. (Mr. Perhinson absent)
STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on the
construction of sanitary sewers, storm drains and the extension of Ferncliff Avenae
in the vicinity of Arrow Wood Country Club submitted the following report, recom-
Mending that the low bid of Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor, Incorporated, in
the amount of $45,755.000 be accepted;
URoanoke, Virginia Jannary 8, 1968
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Geatlemep: .
Bids were received and opened at the regular meeting of.
City Council on Monday, December 4o 1967, for proposed sanitary
seuer, storm drainage, and street construction In the vicinity
of Arrow Mood Country Club. As can be seen from the attached
tabulation of bids, three bids were received ~or this work. The
low bid was submitted by Aaron J. Conner General Contractor,
Incorporated, in the amount of. $45,755. Attention is called to
the fact that on the Conner bid, as submitted, the awouat of
$44,840 was indicated as the total; however, in checking the
extension of the unit cost, and the quantities set up in the
proposal, two errors were discovered which would increase the
amount by $915.
It ia vece..iided ~hi~e ~"~u~ ~im'irded to
Aaron ]. Couuer-Gellrel:C0u~rlctor,~.lscirperuted0 lo tho
amount of $45,755 lid that tku sun'of $45,765.63 bo
appropriated by City Couleil to cover the COlllr CoItrlCt
Of $45,755 amd $10.63 for advertising cost..No funds ute
included is the current budget so cover this project.
As background to the. contract recommended by this
report aid the bids_as received by the Git7 Council on this
project, this action ia the fulfillment of tie authorization
as contained it City Council Ordinance fla. l?8Ol dated
October 23, 19670 ukerela the CIty accepted lU agreement of
October 2, 1967, between Arrow good Country Club, Ztcor-
porated, amd tko City of Roanoke providing for the construe-
tiaa by the City of sanitary sewer collector lines to connect
to the City's present system and extend to the collector lines
within the Country Club development. That ordinance and
bunion mains; however', the water line project will be tie
subject of another and different advertisement and project
not let proceeded with.
The subject contract us recommended by this committee
report udditionalll Includes tie construction of an extension
Of Ferncllff Avenue. Arrow Mood Country Club In a letter to
the City has previously proposed that the Country Club would
participate in tko construction for this extension to the
extent of paying to or reimbursing the City one-half of the
has been placed on file by u memorandum of January Il, 1960,
from the City Attornel to the Clerk of the Council, an agreement
dated January 5, 1960, between Arrow good Country Club, Incor-
porated, Narrow T. Mlngfield and the City, wherein said Club
Grid Mingfield agrees to make such reimbursement and a letter
dated January 5, 1960, from J. F. St. Clair ~ Sons, Incorpor-
ated, to the City wherein said St. Clair makes certain
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy R. Pollard,
Roy R. PolIGFd, Sr.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
S/ fl. Cletus Broyles
B. Cletus Broyles"
committee, and offered the following emergency O~dlnnnce:
(x17943) ,AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of certaic sanitary
limits in the vicinity of Arrow Mood Country Club by the Guard of a contract
therefor, upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting certain other bids; and
providing faf an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 357.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, task, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...... ~ ...........................
NAYS: None ...... ~-~ ........... O. (Mr. Perkinson absent)
UNFINZSHEg DUSINKSS:
MATER DEPARTMENt: Council having deferred action on the request of Mrs.
Louvenia J. Lee that the City of Roanoke authorize and bear the cost of furnishing
utter to her property Is the viotnlty of Dslevilleo Virginia, bi digging a mall
there,a, connecting said m~ll to nt existing utter line and ins,oiling necessary
pumps, the matter uno again before the body.
At the request cf the City Manager, Mr. Nheeler moved that sc,ica ca the
matter be deferred Indefinitely. The notion uns seconded by Mr. B,smell and
unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIWS: None.
IhTRODDUTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ARMORIES: Ordinance No. 17933, granting concession privileges at the
National Guard Armory to Stone's Concessions for the period commencing January 1,
1960o acd ending December 31, 1968, for the sum of 20 per ~eat or gross, revenue,
having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid overt
uts again before the body, Mr. Wheeler offering the f. Il.ming for its second
reading and final adoption:
(~17933) AN ORDINANCE awar.dlng certain ~oncession prlvlloges to be
exercised at the City*s National Guard Armory, upon certain terms and provisions,
on the basis of a certain bid made therefor; and directing the execution of a
requisite contract.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance B,oh No. 31, page 351.)
Mr. Wheeler m,yen the a.option of the Ordinance. The motion mos seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................... O. (Mr. Perkinson absent)
BONDS-INSURANCE: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure increasing the maximum of bonds or public liability insurance
for blasting from $100,000.00 to $500,000.00 be presented sane; whereupon, Mr. Llsk
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m17944) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec. 6, Chapter 2, Title
XIV, of the Code of the City. of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, relating to fire
prevention and blasting in the City, end the requirements of bond or liability
insurance to be supplied by persons applying for permit to conduct blasting
operations in the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinnnce Book No. 31, page
Mr. Llsk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uts seconded
by Wt. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................. O. (Mr. Perkinson absent)
AIRPORT: Conucil:bnving directed the City Attorney to prepare, the proper
measnre untborizing the City Manager to file a project upplicntion mith tbe Federal
&riotioa Agency for old im the amount of $126,0Y$.00 in eoaauctiom with the
recoostractio~ of,Roomo7 9 as I toxiwayfor Baaws7 5/g3~ the recoastractiom of o
portion of Ranmay 2T and adJacent toxlmoy for accmss to tko south ramp area and
extension of a portloa'of the north ramp~adJocent to-Taxlmay 23 for additional
aircraft parting and fuel handling at Roaoohe Huaicipal (Moodrum) Airport, he
presented sate; mhereupoa, Mr. Llsh offered the folloulag Resolution:
(~17945) A RESOLUTION authorizing'and directing the City Manager to
execute and file math Federal Aviation Agency requisite requests for Federal Aid
to assist the City In accomplishing its proposed Airport Project No. 17 rot certain
necessary improvements for development of the City°s Roauohe Huniclpal (Meodrum)
Airport and, im so doing, to mahe certain assurances to the United States.
(For full text of Resolutiono see Resolution Boot No. 31, page
Mr. Llsh moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion uss seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYRS: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, List, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................
NAYS: None ................... O. (Mr. Perhinson absent)
C00~CIL: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure extending an invitation to the Board of Supervisors of Roanohe County to
meet uith the #ayor and members Of Council for the purpose of considering and
discussing matters of mutual concern and interest affecting Roanoke County and the
city of Roanoke cud the inhabitants residing therein and their respective governing
bodies, he presented sane; uhereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the follouing Resolution:
(u17946) A RESOLUTION proposing certain meetings between the Chairman
and members of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County and the Waycr and members
of the City Council.
(FOr full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 361.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion uss secnnde,
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYF. S: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, List, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None .................... O. (Mr. Pertinson absent)
LEGISLATION-CIRCUIT COURT: Mr. Jones offered the folloming Resolution
requesting the~local representatives in the General Assembly to Introduce and
sponsor legislation which would provide for a separate and full-time Circuit Court
for the City of Roanote at the 1968 session:
(#17947) A RESOL~ION requesting, the City's delegation to the 1968
General Assemby of Virginia to introduce and sponsor legislation mhich mould
provide for a separate and full-time Circuit Court for the City of Roanote.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 81,' page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. List and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs, Eosuell, Jones, Link, Pollerd, Mheeler and Msyor
Dillard .............................. 6,
NAYS: Nose ................... O, (Mr. Perklneoo absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PENSIONS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. T. T. Moore has qualified
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
· term of three years beginning Jaeusry 1, 1460.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion nas
seconded by #r. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
AIR POLLUTION: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Minston S. Sharpley
has qualified as a member of the Advisory and Appeal Hoard, Air Pollution Control,
for a term of four years beginning January i, 1968.
Mr. Link moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Jones end u~animously adopted.
On motion of Hr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Link end uoanlmously adopted, the
meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATYEST:
/
· COUNCIL.' REGULAR 'BEETING.
Noedsy. January 15. 1968.
The Council of the City of ~ounohe met 1, regular meeting in the Collcil
Chamber in the Nuulcipul' Bulldllg. Nouduy. Jsnnury 15. 1968. ut 2 p.u.. the regulll
meeting hour. uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John l. Sosue~l. James E. Jones. Dnvid E. Link.
Frsnh N. Perkinson. Jr.. Roy R. Pollard. 'Sr.. Vincent S.' lheeler and #uyor Benton O.
Dillard ............................................ T.
ABSENT: None ............................ O.
OFFICERs PRESENT: Hr. Julian F. Hlrst. City Ranuge~. Mr. H. Benjamin
Jones. Assistant City At~orney. nod Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
IN¥OCATIO~: The meeting mas' opened mltb · prayer by the Reuereod Noel Co
Taylor. Pastor, High Street Baptist Church.
NIh~JTES: Copy of the mlnut~u of the regular meeting of Rondoy. Octob~ 9.
1967. having been furnished each m'ember of Council'. on mo'alan of Hr. Hheeler.
dad by Hr. Perklnson and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with
and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC NATTgRS:
TRAFFIC: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on furnlshio'g 2.820
gallons of vellum traffic paint. 1.260 gallons of mhite traffic paint. 750 gallons
chlorinated rubber, mhite traffic paint, and 26,soo pounds of glass traffic beads.
said proposals to be receivedby the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Honday, January 15.
1968, and to be opened nt that hour before Council, Nayor Dillard asked if anyooe
had any questions about the advertisement, and no representative present raising any
question, the Ray~ instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bid
whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Item No. I - 2rO2B qallons yellow traffic paint
Baltimore Paint ~ Chemical Corporation $4.427.40
Atlantic Varnish ~ Paint Company 6.052.60
Hodges Lumber Corporation 8,654,60
Item No. 2-1~2b0 gnllons white traffic paint
Baltimore Paint ~ Chemical Corporation - $2.09].6D
Atlantic Varnish ~ Paint Company 2,835,00
Hodgea Lumber Corporation - 3.843.00
Item No. 3 - 750 qalloOs chlorlna~.~d rubber~ white traffic paint
Baltimore Paint ~ Chemical Corporstion - $1,762.50
Atlantic Varnish ~ Paint Company - 1.957.50
Hodges Lumber Corporation - 2,392,So
Item No. 4 - 26v500 pounds ~lnss traffic beads
The Sherul~-Nlllinms Company - $2.623.50
Dominion SIgnal Company, Incorporated - 2.9o2.?o
Prisma Safety Corporation 3,15b.42
Catnphnte Corporntteu 3,275,40
Atlantic Varnish ~ Paint Company - 3.416.50
Badges Lumber Corporation 4,240.00
Hr. Perhlnson moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council.the Cia:
Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recouuendatfon of the
committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Hheeler and unanimously adopted.
*'2:!.
Hayer Dillard appointed Hessra, Frank & Pe~lzson, Jr., Chairman, Byron
E. Honer and Baerord B. Thompson os meobero of the committee.
IDNICIFAL BOILDING: Pursuant to notice or advertisement for bids os
rasing the Nelfare Building or the School Hoard Building mlth a combined bid oR
razing both the Helfare Hullding and the School Hoard Building, said proposals LO
be received by the City Clerh until 2 p,m., Uoad~, Jozoary IS,~196B, and to be
opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone hod.any questions
about the advertisement, nad no repreaentative p~sent raising any question, the
Mayor Instructed the City Clerk to proceed uith the opening of the bids; uhereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Hldder Item No~ 1
B & B Construction Company - $8~747.$0
D. H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc.
Draper Construction Company 10,?00.00
Branch ~ Associates, Incorporated - 12,007.50
Hercules Demolition Corp. of Virginia-
Item Re. 2 Item No.
$11,312.50 $19,300.0
- 19.800.0
12,650.00 23,350.0
19,206.50 31o214.0
~8,260.0
Mr. Llsh mM 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 tn accordance mith the recommendation of the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Hayer Dillard appointed Messrs. David E. Lisk, Chairman, Julian F. Hiram
and William P. Clark aa members of the committee.
ZONING: Council having set a public bearing on the revised request of
Mr. G. W. Roberts that property located on the south side of Woodlelgh Road, N. W.,
east of Nest Side Boulevard, described as L~ s 1, 2, 12, 13 and 14, Block 2,
Panorama Court, Official Tax Nos. 2751301, 2751302, 2751312, 2751313 and 2751314, be
rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District. to aG. Genernl Re~enttal District,
the matter mas before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the follouing
report, recommending that the revised request for tezoning be granted:
"December 7. 1967
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of De'ember 6, 1967 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Mr. Morton
Honeymao, attorney for the petitioner, indicated that Mr.
Roberts had requested by letter to the City Planning Commission
that the petition be amended to also Include lots adjoining the
subJect property and identified by Official Tax Nos. 2751312,
2751313 and 2751314. He stated that the additional lots faced
West Side Blvd. rather than Woodleigh Road, N. W., and are
contiguous to the subJect property, thereby providing flexibility
for additional parking. Mr. Hone/man further noted that a peti-
tion containing 24 signatures of neighbors and property ouners
~ho have no obJections to a three unit apartment proposed by Mr.
Roberts has been submitted to the Planning Commission. He
~ dicated that there uno no knoun opposition to the request.
Upon Considering this request, the Planning Commission generally
agreed that the addition of three 1~ a tn the original request
was acceptable. The Commission further noted that the subJect
property man generally located across Nest Side Blvd. from C-2,
General Commercial zoning scheduled for ultimate expansion of
the Roanoke-Sale~ Plaza Shopping Center. Upon questioning about
access to the subJect properties, Mr. Honeyman indicated that
the client had conferred with the City Engineer and had decided
upon access to the five lots under consideration from Joodleigh
Road rather than Nest Side Blvd.
Coetcil that this request, ss amended by addfug the three lots
Identified by official Tax Nos.'2751312, 2T51313, aid 2751314,
be grauted.
Siucerely Fours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Laurence
Br. Charles T. Alexander, Jr** Attorue~. representing the petitioner,
appeared before Council in support of the request of his client,
No one appearing In opposition to the request for rezonJng. Dr. #heeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
nad that the folloming Ordinancebe placed upon Its first reading:
(g17949) A~ ORDINAHCE to amend Title XVo Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, aa amended, and Sheet No. 275, Sectioual 1966
Zone Rap, City of Roanoke, In relation to Zoning.
NBEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the Clay of Roanoke
to have that property located on the sooth side of Woodleigh Road, N. W., eaat of
West Side Boulevard. N. W., described as Lots I and 2, Block 2, Panorama Court,
Official Tax Nos. 27S1301, and 2751302. and Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 2, Panornua
Court,* Tax Nos. 2751312, 2751313md 2751314. reaoned from RD, Duplex Residential
District, to RG, General Residential District~ amd
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the
described land be rezoned from RD. Duplex Resldentlol District, to RG, General*
Residential District: and
RHEREAS, the urltten notice and the posted slgn required to be published
and posted, respectively, b! Section 71. Chapter 4.1, Title X¥, 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 was held on the 15th
day of January, 1966, at 2 p.m.. before the Council of the cat! of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties ~ lnterest and citizens were given au opportunit! to
be heard, both for and against the proposed rezoniug: and
RHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,
Is of tbs opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of ~he Clt~ of Roanoke that Titl,
X¥. Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the cia{ of Roanoke, 1956. us amended,
relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 275 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, Cit~ of
Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other, viz,:
Property located on West Side Boulevard and ~oodleigh Road. N. W., descrll
as Lots 1, 2. 12, 13 and 14, Block 2, Panorama Court, designated on Sheet 275 of
the Sectional 1966 Zone Rap, City of Roanoke, aa Official Tax Nos. 2751301,
2751302, 2751312, 2751313 a~d 2751314, be. and is hereby, changed from RD. Duplex
Residential District District. to RG, General Residential District, and that Sheet
No. 275 of the aforesaid map be changed in ~ls respect.
The motiou uss secosded b7 Wv. Perkioson and adopted b7 tk~ foil,alum
VOte:
AYES: Messrs. B,snell, J,c,s, Link. Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler tad
WcTor Olllsrd ..................................... ?.
NAYS: N,a, .............................O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council acting as a committee of 'the nhole
Riving set a public bearing for 2 p.m** #onda~. Jenaory 15, 1968, ob the question
or epportioning and assessing against abutting owners ,se-half of the total cost
of constructing Certain public sener mains and laterals to serve properties abuttla
on portions of Brookside Lane, S. E., and Woodland Road. S. E., the matter mos
before Council acting as a committee of the shale.
Ho one appearing for or against the proposed sanitor! sewer p~Ject and
the committee recommending that Council proceed with said project. Mr. Wheeler
offered the r,Il,wing emergency Ordinance providing for the construction of the
public sewer mains and laterals:
(~17949) A~ ORDINANCE relating to the constriction of the public
sanitary sewer mains and laterals to serve certain properties abutting the same on
both sides of Brookside Lone, S. E., between a point 55 feet northerly from
Rutrongh Road, S. E.. and Woodland Road. and on both sides of Woodland Roa~ S. E.,
between Plateau Rood, S. E., and the eosterl~ end of Woodland Road, loreS,fore
authorized to be made b7 Ordinance No. 17776. one-half (1/2) of the total cost of
mhlch is to be assessed against abutting la~donners to be served by said improve-
menS; fixing the estimated amounts of the essess~ents to be node against said
abutting landouners; providing for the docketing of an abstract of this ordinance
of the individual assessments against e,ch said abutting landowner in the Clerk's
Office of the Hustings Court of the cat7 of Roanoke; and providing for an emergenc~.
(For full t,mt of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 362.)
Mr. Wheeler u,wed the adoption of the On in,nc,. The motion was seconded
by Ur. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Link. Perkins,n, P,Il,rd, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................................
N&YS: None ..............................O.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
submitting o list of street lights installed and/or removed during the month Of
December. 1967, was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received end filed. The m,tit
mas seconded by MF. Bos~I1 and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-CLERK OF COURTS: A communication ir,mmv. Walker R. Carter, Jr~
Clerk of Courts, requesting that $450.00 be appropriated to Printing and Office
Supplies and that $100.OO be appropriated to Office Furniture and Equipment -
Replacement lu the budget of the Clerk of Courts to cover uoanticip~ed expenditures
mas before Council.
Mr. Perkiscoe moved thcs CowBell concur lB the request ood offered the
f, Il,ulna eeergeocy 0rdlecooe:
(n17950) AN ORDINANCE to oeend nod reordolo Section e25, "Clerk of
Courts,' of the 196T-69 Appropriation Ordinszce, and providing for au emergency.
(For fell text of Ordinance. cee Ordiennce S,oh No. 31, page 364.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the O~lnoece. The motion mos
seconded by Mr. Jones nnd adopted by the f,Il,elna vote:
AYES: Messrs. E,smell, Jones, Lish. Perkins,n. Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................ O.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET: The City Manager submitted the folloeing report, recoemendlog
tbot jest before the meetings of the Budget C,emission begin there be arranged o
guided tour or many aY the operations aronn~ the city and nearby areas:
Jm uary IS. 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
During the course of the meetings of the Budget Commission.
last year, one or more Of the citizen members of the'C,helmsman
commented on at least tm, occasions as to mhat they felt nas
something of a problem in their mark. They cbmm~nted that from
time to time in the departmental budgets they' mere evaluating or
passing decision on certain Of the'City's operations mith which they
eere not too familiar or mhJch they had n~ had the opportunity
of seeing.
In 8 City of this size such is certainly understandable
because of the scattered operations and diversity of activities
of the City's government. There are fee citizens, eves with
best intentions, mho are able along with ~eir other demands and
interests, to keep track of the various locations of City u,th
including such as the Mater Departmen~ shops, sewage treatment
plant, signal shops, Jackson Park Library, Health Department
b,Siding et cetera.
Along mlth this is the direct concern of the Budget Com-
mission numbers mith major capital projects ehereln familiarity mith
reviewiog proposals.
This is to recommend that just before the actual beginning of
the Hodget Comeiasiou*s meetings there be arranged o guided tour
of many of our operations ar,add the City and nearby area.
To somewhat adequately cover all our activities would toke
three or four days. A year and a half ago ue hsd the opportunity
cf o tour with the gentlemen just coming on City Council end found
that me did not cover nearly as much as me mould have liked to in
one full day that mas early morning to after sundown. That trip
was th,aah, I felt, most helpful, including to me. Travel from
one place to another nuns ap tlme~ B,never, Commission members
have limited time and three or four days mould be more than logi-
cal.
A proposed arrangement eould be t9 take one d~ and attempt
to cover as much us possible from 8 a.~. to S p.m. Me mould
obtain o ampule vehicle adequate to accommodate everyone and set
a close schedule. Among the suggested locations to be visited
m,aid include'garage, sewage treatment plant, nursing home.
detention home, N,lilac Road mater department shops, filter plant,
airport, one or two fire statious,'a branchlibrary, signal shop,
a recreation center, refuse center, landfill, street department,
health department ned others, The' exact ltieerar~ can he marked
Out later. In the course of such a tour some of the major projects
could be pointed out.
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Then ss u secbed informational Sesiioe. lk uould be proposed
for one of the very early meetiugs.'uf the Commissioao abut the
Commission members take u ualhiug tourOr the nieiclpsl buildlug sud
tke annex. This uould give the meuberS n brief ncqunJetuaeeship
mlkk the various offioeu lu the-oreo amd their sctivities. One. nad
· half or tug hours mould possibly be teeded for this purpose.
It bringing this proposal to the City Contcil, it in realized
that uny arrangements mould hove to be made mJth the Budget Commis-
sion itself, bht it is felt that the opinion of the Council mould
be most helpful along uJth nny concurrence Jf favorably received.
Respectfully submitted,
$! Jelinn F. H~st
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
In n discussion of the matter, Councilmen Jones and List indicated that
they would like to participate in the tours if ned when such tours are conducted.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Boswell moved that the repot
of the City Manager be received and,filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard
and adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no.
TRAFFIC: The City Manager s~mJtted the following report, recommend
that three five-hour parking meters be installed on Wells Avenue, H. E., between
Jefferson Street and the Hotel Roanoke Garage:
·Rosnoke, Virginia
January IS. 1969
Honorable Molar ned Citl Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
of Wells Avenue between Jefferson Street and the Hotel bnrage.
This crossover entered their parking lot on the west side of the
'Hotel. #ben this crossover mai closed b7 the construction Of
stone wall at the property line, it left n ?O-foot gap betueen
parking eaters located on the south side of. Wells Avenue. This
Is adequate space for the installation of three parking meters.
It is recommended that City Council by rsolution approve
the installation of three, five-hour parking eaters in this
Respectfull7 submitted',
~ S/ Julian F. HJrst
Julian F. Hirst
Cit~ Manager'
Mr~ Pe~inson moved %bat Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparattoe of the
proper measure. The motion mss seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The. City Manager submitted o written report, advising
of hh regretful receipt and acceptance of a letter from Dr. William H. ~eeler
submitting his resignatio~ as Health Commissioner for the City of Roanoke effective
January l&. 1969.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received a~ filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
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#r? LJsh thee moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure in recognition of the services rendered by Dr, Keeler no Comeia$ione:
of Beslth. The motion usa seoonded b~ Mr. Boseell smd unoniuoa~l! adopted,
Later during the meetl#0, the City Manager submitted o verbal report,
advising that he has appointed Dr, #nrgsret #, Gleedy os Acting Commissioner of
Health for the City of Roanoke effective ss o! Jsussry 16. 1960, at the rote er
$32.75 per day, subject to the concurrence of Council.
Mr. Perhinson ~oved that Council concur in the nppoluteent of Dr. Glendy,
The motion uss seconded by Hr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Coemlsalon for
study, report and rucoeeendstlon the request of Mr. J. £. Cundiff that property
located on the north side of ~lse Auenue, S. B.. beteeen Seventeenth Street smd Tues
Street (non vacated, discont'inued and closed), described as Lots 1, 2 end 3. Bloch
35. McDonald Addition. Official Tax Nos. 4210301. 4210392 and 4210303. be resorted
from nO. Duplex Residential District. to C-2, General Comtercial District, the City
Planning Coeulssion submitted a written report, recommending that the request be
denied.
· In this connection, a communication frnu Mr. Barry N. Lichtenstein,
Attorney. representing the petitioner, requesting that the property In question be
resorted to ¢-2, General Commercial District, or £M. Light Manufacturing District.
amd that a public hearing be held on the question, was before Council.
Hr. Mheeler moved that the matter he referred bach to the City Planning
Coeuission for further study, report and recommendation to Council as to which zon-
ing classification the public hearing should cover. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Jones and unanimously adopted.
ANNUAL B£pOBTS-ZONING: The Board of Zoning Appeals submitted Its a~nual
report for the year 196T.
Nr. Nheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The .motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF CON#ITTEES:
DEPARTMENT OF PuBLIc MONKS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on one rubber-tired front end loader submitted the follouing report,
recommending that the bid of Baker Brothers, Incorporated, in the amount of $10,464
be accepted:
'January 10, 1969
To The City Conncil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The attached is a tabulation of bids received for supplying a
ne~ rubber-tired front end loader to tbs Street Cleaning Divi-
sion, which bids were opened amd read at the meeting of City
Council on January 8, 1969.
ieth
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The lan bid, ueetiog oil requirements sad specifications of
the City of Roanoke. mss submitted by Baker Brothers, Incorpo-
rated ut u net sim of $10,464.00 on u Case Model M-T Front End
Loader math gus,line engine. This price luoludes trade all,-
morion for a 1960 Model 240 lnterastiouslTroctor Louder; Serial
So. 126V-J.
It is recoeueoded by your COMMittee that the bid or Baker
Brothers, Incorporated be accepted for aupplylog u nee Case
Model W-? Front End Loader math gas,lite engine and all,ulna
for trade of the 1960 Model International Tractor Loader st -the
net amount listed above. Funds are available Jn the present
budget under Street Cleaning Account 68. Object Code 53 for the
purchase of this equipment.
Respectfully submitted.
COMMITTEE:
S/ James Et Jones
James E. Jones. ChairMan
S/ BT Cletus arables
B. Cletus Droyles
Sf MuMford B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson,
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the coMMitS
end offered the follo~ng emergency Ordinance:
(=17951) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase and acquisition of one
new gasoline ponered rubber tired front end loader for use of the City's Street
Cleaning Department upon certain terms and provisions; rejecting certain bids nude
to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book NO. 31. page 365.)
Mr. Jones Moved the adoption of the O~ inance. The not in uss seconded
by Mr. Ltsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link. P~kinson, Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
INDUSTRIES-BRIDGES-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having taken under advisement
a proposal of the City Manager that the Roanoke Industrial Center dedicate to the
City of Roanoke the necessary right of say for n loop road under the proposed new
industrial access bridge from Ninth Street. S. Eo. to the Roanoke Industrial Center
Complex; that the city contract for the construction of the loop road; that the tit
agree to pay the first $12,5D0.00 of the CO~Strd ct J~n cost of said road; bat RIC
agree to pay the construct~n cost over the amount ~ $12.500.0D; and that RIC
agree to pay an additional sum of $12,SOO.OD, totaling $37,500.00, to match u
soppleeental contribution from the state toward the cost of the Industrial Access
Bridge, the matter sas ama b before the body.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concar in the recommendations Of the City
Manager in order that he might negotiate further with the Roanoke Industrial
Center on ~e project. The motion ess seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted, Mr.
Boseell voting no.
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AUDITORIUM-COLISeUM: Couecil having received, from Asaoclvted Architecta
· od Eegiseera of Roanoke the pleas, dremlngl ·~dspeciric·tlo·s rot the. Civic CeaSe
Project end hbvlng taken them under cooeJder~tlon uith e vie, of advertising for
bids oi the project ·s soon ·s possible, the matter ua· ·gain'before ~he body.
Mr. Wheeler offered the folloml·g Resolutiom approving the plans,
dr·mings ·nd specifications, authorizing ccd dire·ting the City Manager to
advertise for bids to be received until 2..p.,** February 29,:1969, ·Bd providing
for · special meeting of Council at'that time'for the purpose of publicly opening
and reading the bids received:
(m17952) A RESOLUTION approving the plans and specifications made for th
construction of a Civic Center fo~ the City of Roanoke, Virginia; dire·ting the
City Manager to advertise for bids f?~ the construction of said Civic Center; and
providing for a special meeting of the Council. at uhich time bids r~r the coostruc~
tiaa of said proJec~ mill be'puBlicly opened and read before the Council.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 366.)
Wv. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion uss
seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the folleming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Link. Perkinson, Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................. ~ ....... 7.
NAYS: None ............................. O.
CONSIUERATIqN OF CLAIMS= None.
INTRODUCTION AND.CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
LICENSES:~AXES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure amending Sa·tiaa 20 of the Roanoke City TaxCode. re~atJng to prora-
tion. he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Pollard offered the folloolng emergency
Ordinance:
'AN ORDINANCE amending and reordalni~ Sec. 20, Prora-
tion, of Article I, Chapter U, Title VI. Taxation, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, aa amended, making provi-
sion for the proration Of certain llcense taxes Imposed in
said Chapter, and the circumstances under and the time uJthin
which proration may be made; and providing for an emergency.
WHEREAS, o committee appointed by t he Council hay h g
recommended certain choqge? tn the provisions contained h
The License Tax Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as
amended, ns relate to proration ~ certain license taxes
Imposed in said License Tax Code and the Cooocll, opoo con-
sideration of the committee~ pcoposal,ha~ing concurred in
Inch recomoendationa; and
WRERiAS, for the usual doily q~ration of the municipal
government md in order that this ordinance be effective ss
to 811 such licenses issued d~rtng the tax year 1~68 and
thereafter, an ehergen~ ia hereby set forth-and declared
to exist in order that said ordinance take effect upon ~
paasage~
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City
Cf Roanoke that Sec. 20, of Article l, Chapter U, Title VI~
Taxation, Of the Code Of the City of Roanoke, 1956, aa
amended, be and said se·Sion ls hereby amended and reordoined
to read and provide ns follows:
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Sec. 20, Prorntion.
Unless otherulse expressl~ provi4nd lB this chapter.
nil licenses shall be deemed to be issued fr the current
tax year. that is. from Jsunnry first through December
thirty-first, next follomlug, and to license tax loposed
b7 this chapter or by sly subsequent amendment hereto
shall, upon issusnce, be subject to proration for
portion of e license year unless it be herein provided to
the contrary or unless such prorntiou be required of
localities by the general lmm..
Imposed b! this chapter, the tax on mhich is measured
b! gross'rec'elptn, purchases, soles or au! other basis '
net out iud provided for ix section 10 or this chapter.
the business, trade, profession.pursuit, vocation or callip:
licensed Is permanently, for uny reason, discoutlnned nnd
ceases, upon surrender or the license so issued iud upon
timely uritteu application made therefor the nxount or the
license tax assessed on such license for the then current
tax year shall be apportioned and prorated by t ~ Commis-
sioner on an annual basis as or the dote upon ,hich such
business permanently ceased or discontinued, and that part
of the license tax apportioned to the port of the year follow-
ing such discontinuance or cessation shall be abated and. if
theretofore paid to the City. shall be refunded to the licensee
or other party entitled thereto, provided:
(1) That the licensee, his authorized agent or repre-
sentative, shall have surrendered to tbe Commissioner the
business license theretofore issued and applicable to the
location, bu'siness, trade, occupation, professi'on', pnFsuit
or calling SO discontinued;
(2) That ,mitten application be mode to the Commis-
sioner within the tax year for nhlch uny such license was
Issued by or on behalf of the licensee, on forms prescribed
by the City Auditor;
(3) That ~he licensee, his authorized agent or repre-
sentative affirms, under oath. that the business, trade.
occupation, profession, pursuit or coiling shall not be
prosecuted again during the then current tax year in any
manner whatsoever, whether as a hem business or as an
or on u result of corporate, partnership or the ripe of
organization at. the sane location, or Bt o new location; end
(4) No refund of any part of a license tax previously
assessed shall be made under this section if, upon such
proration, less thatn $10.00 of such license tax would be
subject to abatement.
Prorntion of license taxes as provided in this section
shall be computed by the Commissioner according to the rntio
which the number of months, or parts thereof, sUCh business.
trade, occupation, profession, or coiling mas not prosecuted
during the current tax lear bears to twelve months.
Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to
amend, modi~ or repeal nay provision contained in Ordinance
No. 14293 regulating and requiring special license for the
privilege 9f conducting 'Fire and Altered Goods Sales# mud
"Going Out of Uusiness Sales' us defined Jn said ordinance.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that. an emergency existing, this
ordinance shlll be in force and effect upon its passage, but to
apply only tJ ~cense taxes issued pursuant to The License Tax
Code of the 6ity of Ronnohe.19$6. os emended,for and during the
tax year 1968 end thereafter.~
Mr. Pollard ~oved thc adoption of the Ordinance. The notion mas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messes~. Boswe~, Perkinson, Pollard and Nheeler .................. 4.
NAYS: Ressrs. 3ones. Lisk nad May~r Dlllard--~ ............. L .......... 3.
Mr. Pollard then requested that th~'O~ inunc: be placed on the agenda for
the next regular meeting of Council without an emergency clause.
SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper mecaure la recognition Of the aerv.l~a rendered by Mr. Roy L, ~ebber aa
offered the foll~mfc~ Resolution:
(n11953) A RESOLUTION recognizing the public services of the Hosoroble
Roy L. Mebber us a member of the School Board of the City of Roanoke.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31. page 367.)
Mr. LAsh moved the adoption, of the Resolution. The motion moa seconde¢
bl Mr. Boanell and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell. Jones. Link. Perklnson, Pollard. Mheeler
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7.
NITS: None ............................O.
AUBITORIUM~COLISRUM: Council having directed the City. Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the acquisition of two parcels of land con-
tainino, in the aggregate, approximately 1.11 acres, from the Virginia Department
of Highways, adjacent,to and to be used as o part of the Civic Center site, for
the sum of $33,B46,00, he presented sane; uhereupon, Mr. Mheeler offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(~17954) AN ORDINANCE authorizin9 the Clt]'s acquisition of two (2)
parcels of loud containing, in the aggregate, approxluntel] 1.11 acre, from the
Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of B~hways, upon certain terns and conditions
adjacent to and to be used as a part of the Civic Center site; and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 36B.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~s secm ded
by Hr. Jones and adopted b! the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, List. Pertinson, Pollard. Mbeeler and Ma]or
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ...................1.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORHDBAINS: Council having accepted the proposal of
Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor, Incorporated, for the construction of sanitary
sewers and storm drainage and the extension of'Ferncliff 'Avenue in. the vicinity
of Arrow Wood Countr] Club. for the sun of $45.755.0D, Mr. Pollard offered the
following emerg~ncl,Ordlnnnce appropriating $16,203.00 to Supplies and Materiels
Construction under Section ~HT, "Street Conatruction," of the 196T-6B budget:
(n17955) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaJn Section ~B?. "Street
Constrnction,',of the 1967-66 Appropriation Ordlnnnce, and providing for an
emevgenc].
(For full text of Ox~tnnnce, see Ordinance Book No. 31o page 369.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the O~ inance. The notion was seconded
b] Mr. Wheeler and adopted b] the following vote:
AYES: 'messrs. Boswell. Jones, List. P~ kinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................... ?*
NAYS: None .............................O.
Hr. Pollard then offered the f,Il,ming emergeucl Ordinance appropriutiug
$29.552.00 to Supplies cud Waterlulu - Construction under Section u88, 'Sewer cud
Bruin Construction," or the 1967-69 budget:
(m17956) AN ORBIHANCH to amend tod reordala Section u66, 'Seuer end Drait
Construction,' of the 1967-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing rom au
emergeacl.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinunce Hook No. 31, page 369.)
Hr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Oldicaace. The motion mas seconded
bl Hr. Wheeler and adopted bl the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Heaara. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler und
Wa/or Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................0.
WOT IONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ZONING: Walor Dillard called attention ~ a vacancy on the Board of
Z,nlm9 Appeals due to the resignation of Rr. James T. Heal and called for n,mina-
ti,ns to fill the vacancy,
Wr. Pollard placed ia nomination the name of Sydnor W. Brizeodine, Jr.
There bela9 a, farther nominations. Br. Sydnor W. Brizealine, Jr., sas
elected as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term of
Mr. James Y. Neal, resigned, ending December 31, 1966, by the following vote:
FO8 MR. BEIZENDINE: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, P~ kinson, Pollard,
Wheeler and Molar Dillard ......................... ?.
HEALTH DEPARTRENT: R,yom Dillard pointed out that the terms of Rm.
Thomas P. Parsley, Br. Frank B. Hundy and Mrs. Hargaret S. Whittaker as members
of the Housino an~ Hygiene Board will expire Jannary 31, 1968, and called for
nominations to fill the pending vacancies.
Mr. Parsley having indicated that be does not wish to continue to serve
on the Housing and Hygiene Bourd, Mr. Wheeler placed in nomination the name of
M,ragu 8oneyman to succeed Mr. Pursley.
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination the name of Frank B. Mundy to succeed
himself.
Hr. Perkinson placed in nomination the name of Rargaret So Whittaker to
succeed herself.
member of the Housing and Hygiene Hoard for a term of two years beginning February
1, 1968, and Hr. Frank D. Bnndy and Bra. Wargaret S, Whittaker were reelected as
members of the Housing and Hygiene Board for terms of two lears each beginning
F,bm,fy 1, 19S8, by the following vote:
FOB HR, BONEYWAN-IfR. WUNDY-RRS. WHITTAKER: MessrL Bosmell, Jones. Ltsk,
Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ................ 7.
SCHOOLS: Hayor Dillard called attention t o u vacancy on the Roanoke
Cit! School Board due to the resignation of Br. Hay L. ~ebber and culled for nominn·
tions to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Perkiness pieced In nouinstion the time or John P. Hhe~ler.
There being no ferther oouieetions. Dr. John P. Hheeler uss elected ss
e member or the M,es,he CJt~ School O,etd to fill tbs unexpired term of Hr. Mo7 L.
Mebber, resigned, ending Jene 30. 1960. b7 the f,Il,Ming vote:
FOR DE. HHESLER: Messrs. Bosoell, jones. Link. Perkins,n. Pollerd.
Mheeler end Ms,or Dille~d- ................................... ?*
Oe motion of Mr. Mheeler. seconded b; Mr. Jones end unnnimousl! edopted,
the meeting uss ndJourned.
APPROVED
AT! SST:
Ma)'or
COUNCIL, BEGUL/~ #~ET~G~
#oaday, Jaaaar! 22, 1968.
The Council of t~e City of*Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber ia the Renlcipal Building, Rooday, January 22, 1968, at 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hour, math Haler Dillard presiding.
PRESERT: Councilmen John R. Boamell, James R. Jones, Ocvld K, LJako
Frank N. Perkineoa, J~.,'Rol R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton 0
Dillard ................................................ ?.
ACCENT: Noon ................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: R~. Julian F. flirct, City Manager, '#r. James R. Kinccno
CIW Attornel, and Hr. J. Robert Thomas, Cltl Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meetihg nas opened uith· praler by the Reverend Richard
#. Roberteon, Pastor, Raleigh Court Rethodiet Church.
W1NUTES: Cop7 of the ulcu~en of the regular meeting held on #endue,
October 16, 1967, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of
Jones, seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed math and the minutes approved es recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Mr. Tillmao
Young appeared before Camac'il, advising that on Januar! ~, 196B, he received
telephone call from one of the tenants in his apartment building at 411 Walnut
Avenue, S. ~.. complaining that three young men mere creating a disturbance la the
hallua~, that while his wife called ~he police he went to the apartment building and
found three loung men in an automobile outside of the buildi~g~ that he persuaded on~
of the men to enter the building mlth him and when be got inside he saw instances
of vandalism, that the police officers arrived soon thereafter, took the names of tb~
three ~oung men and told him he could smear out a marrant later on. that although
there mere no actual witnesses to the alleged incident one of t~e banisters in the
apartment building ams found in the car occupied b! the men so they conSessed and
offered to settle the cost. that he flnall~ accepted $30.00 houever, after thinking
the matter over, he mas not satisfied m~th(he say the police officers 'had handled
the matter mbo suggested that he come to the Police Department for assistance in
amearing out · marrant, that it was his un~er*standi~ he mould be notlfJed when the
date for the trial mas set, but he did not learn of the trial until one hour after
it mas held mhen he received · telephone call making hlu to appea~ in Municipal
Court to settle the matter, that the matter was finall~ settled b! one of the men
being fined and the cases against the other t~o men being dismhsed. Hr. Young
concluding that he neats to knom mhy the police officers did not arrest the men at
the time of the incident instead of waiting until a marrant mas issued.
Mr, Boswell moved thlt the matter be referred to the City Manager for
luvestigotiow amd report to Council. The motion uss seconded by Hr. Pollard amd
unanimously adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STATE B~flWATS: Hr, Robert J. Rogers, Attortey, repre-
meeting the Pure Oil Company, appeared before Council and presented o communication,
requesting permloaiou for the encroochwent of m cuuopy five feet over the proposed
arterial highuay right of uny and mJtbia the twenty*five-foot building setback line
from the arterial right of uny at 3932 Mllllamson Road. N. W.
Hr. Pollard uoved that Council concur in the request and that the matter
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Boswell and unanimously adopted,
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BODGET-COWMONIiEALTfl*S ATTORNEY: Copies of u communication from the
Coumoawealth*s Attorney to the State Compensation Board. requesting that he be
authorized to employ Mr. Jaues H. Fulghuw, Jr.. us Assistant Cowmonwealth*s Attorne
on 8 part-time basis at an annual saint! of $7,000.00, and a communication from
the Compentution Board. approving the request effective January IS. 1969, were
before Council.
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur In the request end that the
matter be referred to the cia! Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. Thc
motion mas seconded by Mr. Lisk end unaniuousi! adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
WATER DEPARTI~I~F: The cia! Manager Submitted the following report
recoumendJng that the request of Hr. William P. Wallace for city water service on
6reencliffe Road, S, W., in Roanoke County. be 9ranted:
"Roanoke. Virginia
January 22. 1969
Honorable Mayor and Citl Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The Cit~ is in receipt of a water request from Mr. William
p. Wallace. Building Contractor, for water service at the follow-
ing locationa in Georgetown Park:
3479 Dreencliffe Rood, S. W. - Lot 1, Block 9, Section 2
3456 Gveencliffe Road, S. W. - Lot 4, Block 9, Section 2
3439 Greencliffe Road. S. W. - Lot 7, Block 9, Sectbn 2
3404 Greencliffe Road. S. W. - Lot 2, Block 9. S~ction 2
3495 Aabmeade Drive. S. W. - Lot 13, Block 8, Section 2
This subdivision mas foruerly served b! the Cave Spring
Water Company. There is a four-inch water main h Creencliffe
Road with sufficient pressure and voluue to accomuodate this
It la recouweuded that Council b~ appropriate resolution
authorize this installation.
Respectfall! submitted,
S! Julian F. Htrat
Julian F. flirst
Cit~ Manager"
Mr. Perkinsoe moved th K Council take the request coder advisement.
The motion usu seconded b~ Mr. Link nnd uonniuously adopted.
After taking the request under advisement, Mr. Per~ieson moved ihol Comae
concur h the recoumendntion of lke City Mnnnger end offered the follouing Reoolutio
(e17957) A RESOLOTION authorizing the City Mannger to approve five (5)
metered utter connections to cortoie premises located outside the corpornte lllite
of the City, upon certain terms end condit~ns~
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Doo~ No. 31, page 371.)
Nv. Perhinson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Llsk nnd adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrn. flosuello Jones, Link. Perhinson, PolicES, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................O.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted · written report, trans-
mitting n request of Mr. 5. S. SnJdou for city anser service to the Silver Gables
Motel at 3404 Hrundon Avenue, S. M.. in Roanoke County, advising that there is a
12-Inch anser main in Brundon Avenue, that the city is the only reasonable source
Of water supply to the property, and recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council take the matter under advisement. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
After taking the matter under advisement, Mr. Pollard moved that Council
concur In the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the follouing Resolu-
tion:
(=17950) A RESOL~TION 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 Boot No. 31, page 372.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas second~
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Llsk, Per~inson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................O.
CITY JAIL-MUNICIPAL BUILDING; Council hating referred the request of
the Virginia Department of Nelftre and Institctions as to What plans are being made
to pr,ride Roanoke City mlth a Jail meeting the miciunu standards of the Board of
Melfnre and Iostitctions to the City Manager and the City Sergeant for study and
'Roanoke, Virginia
January 22, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Ronnohe. Virginia
Gentlemen:
On March 6, 1967, the City Council hud before it u report
from the State Department of #elfnre nnd Institutions in ubich
the Department presented certain criticisms of the Moano~e City
Jail, Just prior to this date, the State hsd issued publicly
a report on all the Jails in Virginia and hud applied its
standards to the local facilities and in a manner rated the
various Virginia Jails. It uts in receipt of this repot that
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~e Council al Hnrek 6, 1967, referred the latter to City Ser-
geant Xllmnu nad le to study and report back.
Sergeant Allman aid ! discussed this om severnl occasions
last year. We.did not push to bring n report bock to the
Council because ue did not feel that tke circumstances required
nuy type mr Immediate notion amd because the City mas going
through the bond program and the developeeet of plans ns to uhnt
might or might eot be done in the City Sail urea.
It ual concluded that Sergeant Alluau mould summarize the
situation uhich he did by u letter to me or October 25. 1667.
We have discussed this letter from tile to time.
Peeling that · report buck to the Council should be mode
siderntlons nou in progress ua to municipal facilities in the
City Halt ureu, I nm fornarding to you by this letter n copy of
Sergeant Allmnn°n October 1967 comuunlcltlou. I concur h his
observations smd would consider that his letter in ltl entirety
mould constitute a report on behalf of both of us to the City
Council.
· October 25, 1967
mr. Jullnn F. Hirst
City Manager
Roanote, Virginia
Dear Hr. Hlrst:
This is mJth reference to the action taken by
City Council ut its meeting un Monday, March 6. 1967,
by referring a copy of a letter dated February 27, 1967
from Otis L. DraMa, Director, Virginia Department of
Welfare and Institutions, to you and to Be for study
end report to Council. This letter states that the .
Roanoke City Jail does not meet minimum standards and
the Hoard of Welfare u~ Institutions has requested
City Council to advise nhnt plans~nre being made to
provide a Jail meeting the minimum standards as pro-
vided in Section 53-133 of the Code of Virginia. This
Hustings Court of the City of Roanoke on January
1967 by Judge Richard T. Eduarda regarding suitable
space and facilities to accomodate the Courts Of
Record. the Clerk*s Office. the recor~ room and jail.
The Roanoke City Jail nas listed as 334 in the
State that foiled to seek the minimum requirements.
The State Supervisor of Jails reported that the
City Jail las not placed on the list because Of ad-
other respects, principally from a space standpoint.
COMPLAINTS OF CITY JAIL BY STATE:
The specific reasons for non-compliance of
1. The Jail does not have sidle occupancy cells
for enforcement of discipline, separation of mental
patients or prisoners with contagious diseases.
2. All 2 man and 4 man cells should be abo-
lished. 1ds Mould require a neu Jail of n minimum
of 350 single cells, considering increase in popu-
lation end possible annexation.
3. Lack Of adequate visiting facilities.
4. Lack of cell space Of 35 sq. ft. per pri-
soner and day room space of 35 sq. ft. per prisoner
equipped with seating space end toilet fixtures.
The State authorities have pointed not that the
normal capacity for the present j all should be approxi-
mately 73 prisoners, allowing 70 sq. ft. per prisdner
for cell and dayroom space. It non has 247 bed spaces.
The rule of thumb by the State bas been one cell for
each SO0 general population in the city or one cell per
Possible increases in population should be taken into
account. Cells should be grouped in cell blocks of slx
or less mlth n dnyroom In front of each group of cells to
allow 70 square feet per prisoner (cell and dayroom space).
The State Supervisor of Jails has.made unuerous
complaints bbout the. Police lock-up for several:,
years nad during this lesr ike complaints Included
holding prisoners ia the Police lock-up iu excess or
24 hours before they are trnnsferred to the oltl Jail.
Also feeding of prisoners In.the Police lock-up.~ The
SIste generulll does not share it the feeding, medical
trentuent or hospital expenses of prisoners uutll they
ore couultted to the Jail. There Is nine n need
lineup fscJlitles,for the Police to have victims view
nnspects mixed ultk other prisoners.
PRESENT SI~E AND C~PACITY OF CITY JAIL:
Ceil ~lock ~o. 1 ha, 89 f ........ lis (7' x
and I isolation cell, single occupantI - total of
157 beds
Cell Block.Nc. 2 has 24 tuo man cells (S* x
48 beds
DormltorI stile quarters for trusties 14 beds
Hormltorj stile quarters for .omen (Sth flour}
capncit! of 28
Total Capncit!
247
No dayvooa space equipped uith seating spare or
sepnrnte toilet fixtures. All tells ave equipped
toilet fixtures.
The peak dali! prisoner population nas 230 in
1q59 nklcb nan before remodeling of the Jail in 19bi.
The Jail was repaired and rewodeled to relieve the
tine nad it nas estJm~ed the Jell nould kst nt least
10 lears, subject to annexation. The mexiuum dnill
population this jeer nos 193 (in September).but
uualll averages frou 100 to 150. The daill popula-
tion consists of:
1. Prisoners nnai~ng trial.
2. Juveniles couultted by the Courts.
3. Mental cases.
4. Prisoners who have been sentenced on State
chn~ges end awaiting removal to State penal insti-
tutions.
5. Prisoners convicted on City charges end
assigned to work details, inside and outside of the
Jail area.
6..Federal prisoners awaiting trial or removal
to other locations.
REMARKS:
I am not in full agreement with the State authorttes
as to ell of their complaints and requirements, especially
as to minimum space per prisoner and requiring all single
cells. The City must, have a Jell for the control of crine
and to protect the klghts of the public. It'is an import-
ant instrument essential, to law enforcement and must be
operated efficiently for the securttl, control, snfetl and
welfare of the inmates.
However, the City Jail (or any Jail in the State) is
not a sentence serving institution as such. I feel that
too many people have overlooked this fact. The average
stay per prisoner is IS to 20'days. To construct a nee
Jail of 350 Individual cells would be costly ns tool steel,
automatic lbcklng devices, vandal proof toilet fixtures.
beds, equipnent, labor, etc. Is expensive. I do not
believe that the present Jail should be abolished or n new
Jail built elsewhere until it is determined whether the
present Jell can be altered nnd enlarged and the cost of
sene compared with the cost of a new Jail.
relievedsome if the State RuthoritloS~upRld~yn~oYe
prisosevso more promptly,'uho hove beer convicted on
State charges. Some of these prisouers are cosfioed
Sa JoRI more thaw 2 mirths eaRl*lng trial nad thor 1
to 2 months awoitisg.traosfer~to, tbe~peeiteutiory o~
Hlotd Correctional Farm, However, this condition bas
improved sore in recent, weeks. We ensign ell,eligible
prisoners to the work force, inside end outside the
Jell orca, tad this presents no problem during the.daf
es to space requirements,
2 mos cells ia the Jail us ue have found it accessory
and prisoners in H. T.'s. la order to help such
prisoiers and to keep them from doing berm to themselves.
Also for the persons who attempt suicide uben such
information is brought to OUF attention. The four maw
cells in cell block 81 should be reduced to two man cells
and this could be accomplished, if the Jail is enlarged, by
removing the two top bunks in each of these cells. Top
bunks are hazardous and have caused medical expense for
prisoners falling from same. This would reduce the present
capacity by ?S beds which uould have to be considered in
the possible enlargement.
The two man cells In cell block ~2 could be reduced
to single cells by removing the top bunk in each cell
mhich Mould increase the square foot space per prisoner
in this section. This would further reduce the present
capacity by 24.
I hare been informed that the long needed remodeling
of the Police look-up has been taken under advisement
pending proposed alterations to the kunicipal Building.
f have not been advised Of any.plans to enlarge Or con-
struct a new jail, I do have information that no Federal
or State funds are available for the construction of a
new Jail. Perhaps legislation is needed very badly In
this respect.
I respectfully suggest that the City consider enlarging
the present Jail in lieu of buildin~ a n~m. facility. .The location
of the Jail is practical and economical because it should
lion costs would be a waste of public funds aside from the
fact that it would provide escape opportunities.
For the best interest of the public I also suggest
that the City consider merging the Police lock-up with the
City Jail which would result.in substantial savings of
public funds even though it mould add considerable responsi-
bilities to this office. The state pays two-thirds of
salaries for jail personnel and additional savings would
result in the medical expense and feedin9 of prisoners. The
elimination of the Police lock-up would release the Police
Docket Officers and other personnel assigned as relief
Docket Officers for other police assignments. Jails are
operated in some other cities in the State without Police
lock-ups, namely: Newport Nems, Petersburg, Williamsburg,
Bristol, Clifton Forge, Danville, Fredericksburg amd
Hopewell. Each of these Jails set aside certain areas for
the purpose of holding prisoners, as required by law, upon
initial commitment. This is necessary for bonding pur-
poses and to keep intoxicated'persons separated mithout
bedding or linens until they sober up. If this office
assumes this additional responsibility it will require
additional personnel to replace police personnel. The
City, as stated before, would only be paying 1/3 of the
operational cost instead of lOOe~ for salaries and other
expenses in operating the Police lock-up.
Architects employed by the City are now inthe
process of obtaining preliminary information to be used
for the proposed construction of a Municipal Building
Annex Iud the ilterltlons t~ be ll~e to tho present
Municipal Building, It is further suggested that
the architects end/or the Department o! Public ~orks.
deteraine mhether the present Jail cnn be enlarged
on the same floor :of' the priiemt :: ~! , : :.-'.
Municipal Building nnd to compare the estimated cost
of moue with the construction of 8 new facility. The
physical set-up of soy proposed enlargement of the
Jail or construction of c ,em Jail should be planned
to require n minimum uumber of. personnel for the
supervision of same which I think is nnother iwport-
In vieu of wy remarks and recommendations.
Involving the Police lock-up, operated by the Police
Deportment, ! am forwarding · copy of this letter to
Chief Hooper.
I ,ill appreciate it very wuch if you will include
thin report uith your report or. remarks to City Council.
! do hope that City. Council will give this matter
serious consideration and include the Jail needs with
other major improvements. The planning and construction
will require considerable time.
Sincerely,
S/ £ermlt Allwan
Merwit E. Allman
City Sergeant of Roanoke'
To what exte'ot any work can be done ia connection with the
Jail under bond program improvements is uncertain at this point,
primarily due to the limits of funds. Nevertheless, It is felt
this should be taken into account and studied in comparison ulth
other work under consideration. We know that if any work Is done
in the present municipal building one of the very first items of
attention will have to be the detention cells on the first floor.
There ere funds in the current year's budget for some remodeling
work in the detention cells: however, I have held this up nntil
we can have some additional knowledge as to bond issue work in
the building. Sergeant AllmanOs report indicates one possible
arrangement that. would be beneficial to the short-term detention
both from a physical and operational standpoint.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian' F. Hirst
City Manager#
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council take the report under consideration for
discussion with the architects for remodeling the Huniclpal Building at the proper
time. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that there were no personnel changes in the Police Department or
the Fire Department during the month of November, 1967.
Mr~ Perkinson moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by. Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Attorney submitted the following report with
regard to the acquisition of Parcels 068 and 078 from the Ernest T. Frith Estate
needed for the Route 460 Project:
'January 18, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to directives_contained la OrdinanCe No,~17663 smd
having bees unable to'acquire the' above tee parcels of land
for the sums nstborlned to be paid therefor la the above
ordlnnnce, condemnation proceedings were beretofore~losti-
muted agaltst said parcels nad thei~ owners and dates have
heft set for further proceedings in each case, both. parcels
being omsed by the same interests,
The abovementioaed ordinance authorized that $15,00 be paid
for Parcel 060 and that $64,00 be paid.for Parcel 0?0.
nou appears that the respective owners are milling and have
consented to accept the follomisg amounts us full considera-
tion for the land and easements needed to be acquired from
said owners, samelys ,
Parcel 068 Ernest T.' Frith Estate $ 50.00
Parcel 076 Ernest T. Frith Estate $100.O0
Justification can be seen in each instance for authorizing
the higher purchase prices, the sum of all such increases
amounting only to the total sum of $71.00. For this reason,,
and in order that the two parcels be acquired by agreement
consummated by deed of conveyance rather than by protracted
litigation, the undersigned recoumesds that the slightly
larger sums be authorized to be paid in these two cases.
Accordingly, there is' transmitted herewith an ordinance by
uhich authority would be given for settlement of the two
matters of acquisition as outlined above and in said
ordinance.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. £incanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n17959) AN ORDINANCE rel~ting to the acquisition of the properties
designated as Parcels 069 and O?O in Ordinance No. 17663, relating to the City'$
Orange Avenue, N. E., Route 460 Project 0460-120-102, RW-201, and providing for the
purchase prices to be paid for said parcels; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook NO. 31, page 373.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dosweli, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?*
NAYS: None ....................... O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Attorney submitted the following report with
regard to the acquisition of Parcel 083 from Mr. Robert L. Short needed for the
Route 460 Project:
*January 16, 1966
The*Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On January 17, 1968, upon n trial of the City's condemnation
case brought to acquire the above-numbered parcel of land needed
for the current Route 460 Project, Court-appointed commissioners
hearing the case returned an award of $1100.00 to the property
owner for the land and rights needed to be taken, for uhich the
City had previously, and based upon appraisal, paid into Court
the sum of $759.00. In the course of the trial of the case,
the landomner claimed and sought to recover upwards of $2600.00
for that which the commissioners awarded $1100.00, as aforesaid.
Sl'J. N, Kinconon
City Attorney*
Mr. Perklnson moved that Council cohcur in the recommendation of the
City Attorney end offered the following Resolution:
(~1796D) A RESOLOTION authorizing the acceptance of u certain aaard
made by commlssiobers in csndemnatlon'proce~dings brought for the acquisition of
Parcel 093 being acquired for the vlty's U. S. Route 46n-Orange Avenue, N.
Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 374.)
Mr. Perklnson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................7.
NAYS: Nbne-: ....................
STATE HIGHRAYS-STREETS AND ALLEYS-PARKS AND PLAYCROUNDS-SEMERS AND STORM
U~AINS: The City Attorney submitted the following report with regard to landneeded
for the Route 460'ProJect,'the extension of'Osborn~ Street into Thrasher Park and
the widening and improvement of Brookside Lane, S. E.:
"January i9, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It is exceedingly important that I be able to present to you
at the Council Meeting on January 22nd certain matters relating
to the above subjects which have seemed to crystallize today,
too late to be placed on the Council*s printed Agenda ~or said
meeting. Each of the properties abovementloned have been
involved,in certain proceedings conducted against them by the
State, but a plan has been evolved by which it may be possible
that the City now acquire the title to the lands so needed and,
in certain instances, to certain excess lends which may be used
for other purposes at a later date.
There a~e attached herewith, in o?der that you may be generally
familiar with the matters to be presented at the Council Meeting,
portions of the City's Tax Appraisal Map on mbich I have indicated
the properties needed to be acquired and the project or purpose
for which such acquisition ia necessary.
I respectfully and most seriously request that some member of
Council move that this matter be taken ap for consideration by
the Council at the meeting ahoy.mentioned.
Respectfully,
SI J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney*
Mr. Jones moved that Con.nil concur in the recommend.ti.cs of tko City
Ant.ran7 and offered tho foil.Clog emergency Ordinance math.riming the ocqclsltloc
of five parcels or land on Orange Avenue, N. E** needed in, connection uith the
Route 460 proJect~
(817961) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of five (S) parcels
of land on Orange Avenueo N. E** cs residue parts Of certain parcels needed for the
D. S. Route 460-Orange Avenue, N. E.. ProJect, upon certain terms and provislons~
and providing for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook No. 31, page 375.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Link nad adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins.n. Pollard, Mbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ..............................7--7.
NAYS: None ......................... O,
Mr, Jones offered the follouing emergency Ordinsnce providicg for the
acquisition of land needed for the extension of Osborne Street into Thrasher Park:
(m17962) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of certain land
needed and wanted by the City for street purposes as an accessowny or an addition
to Yhrasher Park, upon certain terms and provisions; and providing for an emergency
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 377.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Link and aaopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. ?*
NAYS: None .........................O.
Mr. Jones offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the
acquisition of land needed for the widening and improvement of Brookside Lane, S. E.
(x17963) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of a certain strip
parcel of land wanted and needed by the City for the widening and improvement of
Brookside Lane, So Es, cpon certain terms and provisions; and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 377.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the follosing rote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmel 1, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$1,740.00 in connection with the acquisition of the above parcels of land:
(n17964) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #75, 'Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas,# and Section #gl, #Non-Departmental,~ of the 1967-66
Appropriation Ordlnanoet and providing for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 376.)
~3
Hr. Jones moved the adoption or tke Ordiasnce. The motion wes seconded
b7 Mr. Link tad sd,pied by the following vote:
AVES: #essrs, Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,a, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: N,me ....................... ~.
BUDGET: The City Auditor submitted the following report on estimated
revenue for the fiscal year ending June *SO, 1969:
"January 22, 1968
Roanoke City Council
Roanoke City School Board
Roanoke City Budget Commission
Gentlewen:
Obedient to the provisions of Resolution No. 17650, adopted by the Council
of the City or Roanoke on the 24th day of July, 1967. I furnish below estimated
revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, which is based upon presently
ha,un factors and which will require revision later in the present fiscal year,
particularly in response to actions of the General Assembly presently in session.
Thin estimate is compared with present estimates for the current fiscal year
and projects a decrease of $992,093.00.
SOURCE
General Property Taxes
Other Local Taxes
Licenses. Permit ~ Privilege Fees
Fines nad Forfeitures
Revenue from use of Money ~ Property
Grants-in-Aid from the Commonwealth
Grants-in-Aid from the Federal Gov*t.
Service Charges - Current Services
Sales of Services, Commodities and
Property
Miscellaneous Revenue
Non-Revenue Receipts
1967-68 1968-69
$8,586,000.00 $8,705,000.00 $119,000.00
4.966,B50.00 5.124.350.00 157.500.00
2,963,500.00 3,070,000.00 106,500.00
138,000.00 140.000.00 2.000.00
736,600.00 T81.O00.O0 44.400.00
7,510,250.00 7.671,000.00 160.750.00
1,739,676.00(1) 158,039.U0 (1,5dl,637.00)
4bl,O41.O0 443,300.00 (16,541.00)
670,000.00 645,000.00 (25,000.00)
9,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00
507.q65.00 ~0~00,00 42.835.00
$28~289.682.00 $2T.298.4~9~00
(~l,lq3,00)
(1) $1.140.101 in Public Law School Funds offset by appropriation
$446.000 in Construction Funds offset by appropriation
In the current budget were appropriations to offset the following:
School Funds under Public Law Bg.lO 1.140,101.00
Airport, Library, Open Space and
Outdoor Recreation Funds 448.000.00
IoSSH,IOI.O0 *
Adjusting for these items will project an increase in revenue of $600,000.00.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
City Auditor*
Mr. Jones moved that the report be taken under advisement. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMXTTEF~:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Thecommittee appointed to study a report of the
Division of Local Health Services of the State Department of Health on a feaslbilit
study for the proposed affiliation of the Roanoke City Health Department with the
Virginia State Department of Health submitted the following report,.advising that
it can see no objection to affiliating with the State Health Department as propose(
· ~Jsuuov~ 22, 1960
The HooorobIe CouocSl og the
City or Roanoke, Virginia
Gentle'em:
Ou Ducember 4, 196~, you referred to the ~ador'sl~ued
committee for study and report to you us soo· ·s possible u
report or the Stone Health Department os · Yeasibillty study
for ·ffiliutioa of the Roanoke City Health Deportment ulth the
Virginia State Health Department, along uith presentations
made by various persons.to the Council at its hearing ou that
date.
He have considered each of the questions raised at the
Public Hearing end, where necessary for clarification, received
urittea assurance from the State Health Department that the
programs carried on presently by the City are to he continued.
After o thorough study of all the questions Involved and
the relationship of the entire matter to the welfare of the
people of the city, we can see no objection to affiliating
uith the State Health Department as proposed.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas, Chairman
S! W. H. Dickey
W. H. Dickey, D.D.S.
S/ Arthur T. Ellett
Arthur T. Elicit
iS/ Dorothy L. Gibboaey
Dorothy L.
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. HJrst
S/ P. A. Wallenborn, Jr.
P. A. ~allenborn. Jr.. H.D.w
After a discussion of the matter. Hr. Jones moved that Council concur
in the report of the committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance
creating e District Health Department to be operated by the State Department of
Bealth as of march 1,
(z17965) AN ORDINANCE creating a District Health Department within
and coinciding ,aah'the boundaries of the City of Hoanoke, pursuant to Sec. 32-40.2
of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, to be operated by the Sta*e Department
of Health; providing an effective date for this ordinance; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 3~, page 37~.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordipance. The motion mas seconded
by Wt. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Jones, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Hayer
Dillard ................................ 5.
NAYS: Hessrs. Boswell and Llsk---2.
Mr. Jo·es then offered the f,Il,ming emerge·Dy Ordina·ce ameadi·g the
1967-68 budget as req·lred;
(817966) AN ORDINARCE to ane·d ·nd reordni· Section 830, 'HEALTH
DEPABTMENTT, Section 836, *CITY PHYSICIAN', Sectio· n66, 'MARKET' nod Section m?O.
'FLY. MOSQUITO AMD RODENT CONTROL*. ·nd to ·dd · new Section 831. *HEALTH DEPART-
M£h"r*o of the 1967-69 Appropriation Ordinance, end providing for a· emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 31, page 379.)
Mr. Jones ~ov~d'the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYKS: Messrs. Jones, Perkins,·, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........... ,-- .... ~ ............................ 5.
NAYS; Measrs. Boswell and Llsk ............2.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The committee appointed to tabulate bids receired on
Contract I and Contract J, in connection with the Falling Creek Filter Plant,
submitted the following report, recommending that the bids be rejected and that the
project be rendvertised during the winter of 1968-69, but that certain work be
performed immediately: ,.
*Roanoke, Vlrginl·
January 22, 1966
To the City Council
R,an,he, Virginia
6eutlemeu:
The City Council on December IH, 196T, received bids for
two contracts for construction work at the City's Falling Creek
Filter Plant. These bids were based on the plans and specifica-
tions prepared by Air,rd, Burdick and Houson, the City's con-
suiting engineers. Six bids were received r·nging from a low
$218,000 to a high of $2R0,000. It is considered that the City
was fortunate in the number of bids in the gener·l r·nge of
their pricing and in the reputable qualifications of the firms
bidding.
Consideration of the work et Falling Creek was initiated
sever·l years ago when the State Health Department suggested to
the City improvements in two categories.. Dee improvement was
the removal of iron from the water and the second mas to make
some revisions in the filtering system. Last year Air,rd, Burdich
and Howson proceeded to commence preparing plans for the work.
Mhe· the project was originally estimated about two or three years
ago the cost projected mas $125,000. Last fall the engineers
advised us that the cost would possibly run to $150,000. Mhen
the plans were sent to the State Health Department for approval,
the Health Department returned them to the engineers with major
additions and changes. Considerable time nas spent in negotiations
between the engineers and the State Health Department, with most
of the Health Department's requirements being included as additions
to the original concept of the project.
The difference in bids over t'he estimated construction cost
is largely due to these additions.
Your committee is of the opinion that the Falling Creek
system is a valuable part of the City water operation and th·t
it should be kept in first grade condition and should be antici-
pated for use through future years. The plant is presently,
operating satisfactorily with one exception ·s later noted. The
project as planned by the engineers and supplemented by the State
Healt.h Department is desirable but Is not immediately pressing.
Rather than dr·wing on the Mater Department for s·pplemental
appropriation at this time ·nd to give an opportunity for more
discussion with the State Health Department in reducing some of
their requirements, it is the committee's recommendation that all
of tie blda be rejected. The cemalttce further recommeada that
the City consider readvertlsing the project during the minter
of 1968-69 fid the 1968-69 budget provide funds therefor.
yor Immediate work it is proposed that the following be
performed, this work being a part of the original lmprovememts
plan.
Install nee house water pomp $ 600.00
Renew two chlorinators , 2500.00
Cut and plug across connection In plant ,,~00,O0
$3600.00
La'or and miscellaneous fittings 1400. oo
$5000.00
The above proposal has been revieaed with the consulting
engineers mbo are in agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Janes E. Jones
James E. Jones, Chairman
S/ Frank N. Perkinson, Jr.
Frank N. Perklnson, Jr.
S/ Byron £. Hamer
Byron E. Haner"
Mr. Jones 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 measore. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson. and unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Jones then moved that the matter of including funds for the project
in the 1969=69 budget be referred to the Budget Commission in connection with its
preparation of said budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously
adopted.
TRAFFIC: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on furnishin{
~eliow traffic paint, white traffic paint, chlorinated rubber, and glass heads
submitted the following report, recommending that the respective low bids be
accepted:
*January 17, 1968
Yo the City Council
, Roanoke, Virginia
The attached is a tabulation of bids received on traffic paint
and beads, which bids were opened and read at the meeting of
City Council on January 15, 196B.
The low bid on traffic paint was submitted by Baltimore paint
2,820 gals. Yellow Traffic Paint No. 43 $1.57 gal. $4,427.40
1,260 gals. White Traffic Paint NO. 42 1.'61 gal. 2,028.60
750 gals. White Chlorinated Rubber
Traffic Paint 2.35 gal.
Total amount on Traffic Paint $8.218,50
The low bid on 26,5001bs. of glass spheres (beads) was submitted
by the Sherwin-Williams Company at $0.O99 per pound, a total sum
of $2,623.50.
The committee recommends that the bid of Baltimore Paint and
Chemical Corporation be accepted for supplying the traffic paint.
and that the bid of The Sherwin-Williams Company be accepted
J
for supplying the glass spheres (bends) nt the nmounks'listed
herein. The shove prices ore net, f.o~b, Roanoke, Virginia,
tad the bids conform to nil specifications nad requirements
of the City of Ronacke.
Funds ire uvuilnble in the present budget for the purchose of
these materials.
Respectfully submitted,
CORMITTEB:
S! Frank N. Perkinsvq,
Frank N. Perhinson, Jr., Chulrmnn
SI Byron K. H~q~r
Byron K. Hamer
S; nueford D. Thomosoq
Dueford B, Thoepson#
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following, emergency'Ordinunce:
(m1796Y) AN 0RDINANGE accepting certain bids for the supply to the
of certain traffic paint and glass traffic beads for use of the City's Street Signs
and Markings Department, and authorizing the issuance of purchase ordeFs therefor;
rejecting certain other bids; and providing for ac emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Mas
seconded by Hr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYrq: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Iheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................... T.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
MUNICIPAL BUlLDING~ The committee appointed to tabulate bids received
on razing the Nelfare Building and/or the School Administration Building submitted
the following report, recommending that the IsM bid,of B and B Construction Company
In the amount st $19,300.00 he'accepted:
"January 16~ 1968
To The City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids Mere opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on Monday, January 15, 1968, for Fazing,the #elfare
Building and/or School Administration Building. As shown by
the attached Tabulation of Bids, five (5) bids were received
Mtth the Iow bid of $19,300. O0 being submitted by B & B
Construction Company bf Roanoke for both buildings.
The time limit for this Mork is 120 calendar days. During the
demolition all parking on the site must be prohibited, including
the alley hetueen Second and Third Street at the rear of the
Municipal Building; one lane of traffic will be kept open for
access to the jail and police ciroulattoo. After the demolition
is complete, the site Mill be usable for parking until such time
as construction commences on the proposed #unlcipal Building
Annex.
YOUF committee has studied the bids and is pleased thRt five
(5) bids Mere submitted. Thls Insures a competitive situation
and the smal! Increment betueen the first tug (2) bids would
tend to substantiate the value of the project. It is recom-
mended that a contract he awarded to B ~ B.Construotlon Company
in the amount of $19,3U0.00 and that other bids for the work be
rejected. Funds are available within Project No. GIP IO.
APPROVED: SI ~avld E. Link
David E, LInk, ¢ouanilnun
C,bitten Cbulrmsu'
APPROVED: S! Julinn F. Hiram
Julian F. Hiram, City #tRader
APPROVFn~ ~! N{}]iam F. Clark
' NIllinm F. Clark, City Engineer'
Ir, Link moved tint Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the f~llon~ag emergeac7 Ordinance:
(a17968) AN ORDINANCE providing for the deuolition of the City's Welfare
B,Jldieg nnd School Administration Building by accepting a certain bid made to the
City; providing for the award of n contract for the performance of said w,ri,
upon certain terms and conditions; and providing fur an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31o page 384.)
Mr. Lfs~ moved the adoption oS the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lish, Perkins,ri. Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: N,un ........................... O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS; N,un.
INTROOUCTION AND.CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ZONING: Ordinance No. 17948, rex,ming property located on the s,nth side
of Moodleigh Road, N. W., east of Mestside Boulevard, described as Lots I and 2,
Block 2, Panorama Court, Official Tax Nos. 2?51301 and 2?51302, and Lots 12, 13 and
14, Block 2, Panorama Court, Official Tax Nos. 2?51312, 2751313 and 2751314, from
RD, Duplex Residential District, to RG, General Residential District, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, mas again
before the body! Mr. Perkinson offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(~17948) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2. of The
Code of the Gity of Roanoke, 1956. as amended, and Sheet No. 2?5, Sectiooal 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text oS Ordinance, see Ordinance Book ~o. 31, page 370.)
Mr. Perkinsou moved the adoption of theOrdinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Melsrso Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
LICENSES-TAXES: An emergency Ordinance amending Section 20, relating to
Proration, of the Roanoke City Tax Code, having been defeated by a majority vote of
Council, Mr. Pollard moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#1796g) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec. 20. Proration, of
Article I, Chapter 6, Title VI. Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
-'49
as amended, making provision for the proration of ce~tal~ lac.ease taxes Imposed in
said Chapter, and iht circumstances under and the time within mhich pro,atlas may
be made.
WHEREAS, a committee appointed by the Council having recommended certain
changes in the provisions contained In The License Tax Code or the City of Roanoke.
1956. as amended, as related to proration or certain license taxes imposed in said
License Tax Code and the Council. upon consideration of the committee's proposal.
having concurred in such recommendations.
THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Sec, 20, of Article I, Chapter 8, Title VI. Taxation, of the Code of the City Of
Roanoke, 1956. as amended, be and said section is hereby amended and reordalned to
read and provide us follows:
Sec. 20. Proration. ..
Unless otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, all
licenses shall be denned to be issued for the current tax year,
that is, from January first through December thirty-first, next
follomiug, and no license tax Imposed by this chapter or by any
subsequent amendment hereto shall, upon issuance, be subject to
proration for any portion of a license year unless it be herein
provided to the contrary or unless such proration be required
of localities by the general law.
Nhen. susbseguent to the issuance of any license 'imposed by
this chapter, the tax on which is measured by gross receipts,
purchases, sales or any other basis set out and provided for
in section 10 of this chapter, the business, trade, profession,
pursuit, vocation or calling so licensed is permanently, for
any reason, discontinued and ceases, upon surrender of the
license 'so issued and upon timely written application made
therefor the amount of the license tax assessed on such license
for the then current tax year shall be apportioned and prorated
by the Commissioner on an annual basis as of the date upon which
such business permanently ceased or discontinued, and that part
of the license tax apportioned to the part of the year following
Such discontinuance or cessation shall be abated and, if thereto-
fore paid to the City. shall be refunded to the licensee or other
party entitled thereto, provided:
(1) That the licensee, hls'~Uthorlzed agent or representative,
shall have surrendered to the Commissioner the business license
theretofore Issued and applicable to the location, business, trade,
occupation, profe~slo~, pursuit or calling so discontinued;
(2) That written application be made to the Commissioner
within the tax year for which any such license mas issued by or
on b~half of the licensee., on forms prescribed by the City
Auditor;
(3) That the licensee, his authorized agent or representative
affirms, under oath, that the business, trade, occupation, profes-
sion, pursuit or calling shall not be prosecuted again during
the then current tax year in any manner whatsoever, mhether as a
under a new name or as a result of corporate, partnership or
other type Of reorganization at the same location, or at a new
location; and
· (4) Ho refund of any part of a license tax previously
assessed shall be Sade under this' section If, upon such proration,
less than $10.00 of such license tax mould be subject to abatement.
Proration of license taxes as provided in this section shall
be computed by the Commissioner accoYdlng to the ratio which the
rote:
Nothing coat,lead in this.section shall be deemed to
z&end, m~dlfl or r~eal fllprovl~ioi cooiileod'ls
Ordiesnee Ho, 14293 regeletfeg nad reqeirleg special
license for the privilege'of ioaductlng 'Fire and Altered
Good Sales' end 'Going Out or Business Sales' ua defined
In said ordinance.
The provisions of this section providing for the
proprntion, abatement tad refund of certain license taxes
assessed under the provisions' of this chspter shall not
apply to any license tax assessed for any license tax year
'prior to January 1, 1968. '
Tb~ motion was seconded b7 Mr, Parklands and adopted by the following
AYES: #essrs. Boswell, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ....
NAYS: Wesars, Joses aad Llsk
SERERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council at n public bearing on Jinnary
having authorized a sanitary sewer proJect for Brookside Lane, S. E., and Woodland
Road, S, S., er. PerRlnson of£ered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the
proporal of Draper Construction Company for the construction of sewer mains and
laterals to serve portions of Brookslde Lane and Woodland Road, in the amount of
(#179TO) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of certain public
sewer mains and laterals to serve portions of Broo~slde Lane, S. E., and Woodland
Road, S. B.,' in the CiaF of Boanohe; amardlng a contract therefor; rejecting certain
other bids' made for th'e performance~of sald work; and pFOVidin~ for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance', see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 38~.)
Mr. Perkinsoa moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde
by HFo Boswell and adopted b7 the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. floswell, Jones, Link, ~er~lnson, Pollard, ~heeler acd
#ayOF Dillard ................................ ?.
NAYS: None ........... T ......... ~ .... O.
TRAFFIC: Council baving directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure approving the installation of three five-hour parking meters on the south
side of Wells Avenue, N. E** between Jefferson Street and the Hotel Roanoke Garage,
he presented same; whereupon, mr. Perhinson o£fered the following Resolution:
(~17971)' A RESOLUTION approving the installation of three (3) fire-hour
parking meters at certain street locations tn the ~ity of Roanoke'.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page
HFo Perkinson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motloa mas
seconded bF Hr. Lisk and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Rayor Dillard ............................... ?.
NAYS: None .........................
HEALTH DEPABTHE~: Council ~avlcg di.rected the City Attnrney to prepare
the proper measure in recognition of the services rendered by Dr. William B. Eeeler
as Commissioner of Health for the City of Roanoke, he presented same; mhereupon,
Br. Lisk offered the folloming Resolution:
(~17972) A REsoLuTION expressing appreciation to Or. Milline H. Meeler
for his services rendered the City as its Commissioner of Health.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook Ho. 31, page 387.)
Mr. Llsk moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hoseell, Jones, Lisk, Perklnson, Pollard, Mbeeler and
Rsyor Dillard .................................. 7,
NAYS: None .......................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
HUSKS: Mayor Dillard presented a petition signed by twenty-tug residents
of the Hrentwood section, requesting that the route for the Huntington Court bus
be extended to service residents of Houston Avenue and Horthridge Street, N. E.
Mr. Perklnson moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager
for handling with the Safety Motor Transit Company. The motion uss seconded by
Mr. Lish and unanimously adopted.
SNOM REMOVAL: Mr. Lisk stated that he has received numerous complaints
from citizens with regard to traffic conditions as a result of recent heavy snows,
Mr. Lish suggesting that parking he prohibited on one side of certain streets so that
snom plows can scrape the other side of said streets and that more chemicals be
used in cleaning the streets.
Xn answer to questions raised by Mr. Lisk. the City Manager explained
in detail the circumstances involved and measures taken to remedy the situation.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MELFARE: Council having increased the membership
of the Advisory Board of Public Melfare from five to twelve members, Mayor Dillard
called for nominations to fill the seven vacancies.
Mr. Doseell placed in nomination the name of Curtis L. Lemon.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of Andrew H. Thompson.
Mr. Lisk placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Charles S. Perkins, Jr.
Mr. Perkinson placed In nomination the name of O. Jack Saunders.
Mr. #heeler placed in nomination the name of Noel C. Taylor.
Mayor Dillard placed in nomination the name of Mrs. James H. Sumpter,
JFo
There being no further nominations, Mr. Curtis L. Lemon, Mr. Andrew H.
Thompson, Mrs. Charles S. Perkins, Jr., Mr. O. Jack Saunders, the Reverend Noel C.
Taylor and Mrs. James H. Sumpter, Jr., were elected as members of the Advisory
Board of Public Melfare for terms ending November 7, lqHH, by the following vote:
FOR MR. LEMONTMR. THOMPSON-MRS. PERKINS-MR. SAUNDERS-REVERBND TAYLOR-
MRS. SUMPTER: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Limb, Perkinson, Pollard, Hheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
Mayor Dillard directed that the remaining vacancy be carried on the agenda
until it is filled.
On motion or Mr, Joaoso soconded by Er. Rbeeler nod uuuuimously adopted,
the meeting uas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, January 29, 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met Ia regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Monday, January 29, 1968, et 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour. with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John M. Boswell, James E. Jones, David K. Lisk,
Frank N. Perkins*n, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, St** Vincent S. Nheeler and Mayor
Benton O. Dillard .............................
ABSENT: None .......................O.
OFFICERS pRESENT: Mr. Julian F. fllrst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Eincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting uts opened with a prayer by the Reverend
Raymond R. Mllklnson, Pastor, Hill Street Baptist Church.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, January
29, 1968, on the revised request of Cox-Cundiff, Realtors, Incorporated, that
property located between Lukene Street and Courtland Road, N. E., parallel to Noble
Avenue and Sycamore Avenue, described aa Blocks H, G and L, Map of Milllnmson
Groves. be fez*ned from IbM, Industrial Development District, to LM, Light Manufactur.
lng District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commissio~ submitted the foil*ming
report, recommending that the revised request for rezoning be granted:
"January 4, 1968
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke,.Virginia ·
At its regular meeting of January 3, 1969, the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Hr. Bill
Trlplett, representative for Cox-Cundiff Realty, appeared before
the Commission and was accompanied by Mr. Joe Terry, local Manager
for Trallway, Mr. L. M. Durand, local Manager for Greyhound, and
Mr. H. F. Carmack, District Merchandising Supervisor for Greyhound.
He noted that the Trallway and Greyhound Bus Companies have*
mutually agreed upon the selection of the subject property, con-
taining approximately.13 acres, for the site of a Joint two-
company bus terminal. It mas stated that the petitioners felt the
site location is highly desirable for their bus operation and mill
be as desirable as any use which might locate in the present IDM
Industrial UevelopmentDistrict zoning category. .
Mr. Durand indicated that themutual tmo-coupany terminal mill be
staffed by employees from each bus line and contain on-site
parking for 75 to 80 or more parking spaces plus additional parking
for package express customers. Upon questioning, Mr. Durand stated
that.there are approximately 40 bus trips per day for both companies
with a peak hour being around 5 p.m. when a maximum of 13 buses
would arrive and depart during an hour long period. He noted that
the bus companies were willing to use whatever access deemed
desirable by the city traffic division and felt that Courtland
Road and Thurston Avenue might both be suitably csed for access
purposes.
At the request of the Chairman a letter from the president of the
Rayne Wilkins Corp., and the owners of the Roses and Peoplesstores
is Searstouo, uts introduced which objected tubas traffic
bo eitksr CsurllUud Road or Nuyoe Street within tho Seuratouu
area. Thin lettur lndfouted that Courtlaad Road mas inadequate
to haadl& bus traffic nad would create both traffic congestion
tod traffic hazards. Mr. Paxton C. JUdge, Presideot of Woyue
Illkiuso ¢orp** indicated that the objection expressed in the
uforemeotloned letter mos not regarding the.specific locution
of the proposed bus terminal.
#fl J~ D. SIAL, Clt~ Triffio Engineer' ioid the Pluuulog Com-
missiou abut go-street pnrkiog.would probably have to be
prohibited on Courtlood Ruud mod/or Tburstoo Street if elthwr
He further'stated that there its no objection to the zoning
request becouse o( the traffic situation per se. ..
Mr. Hill Trfplett of Cox-Ceodlff Renlt~, Inc..stated thol the
petitioners would like to hive action et the earliest possible
date in order that there would not be · conflict with n March
6 deadline for the option of the subject propert7.
Upon considering this re'west, the Planning Commission heard
a report from the Planning Director that the LM Light Mann-
facturing district classification is the proper request rather
than the C-2 classification indicated in the zoning petition
because passenger bus terminals are not permitted in the
General Commercial District classification. ,Mr. Triplett
requested that the petitioners' request be changed to LM Light
Manufacturing district rather than C-2 General Commercial
district. The Pluuolng Commission generally agreed that the
~subJect site had · large number of favorable chricteristics for
use as a bus terminal. It was agreed that the City Traffic
Engineer's feeling that t~e traffic situation could be resolved
seemed to eliminate uny substantial objection to the request.
A motion was made and unanimously carried recommending to City
Council that the revised request for LH Light #aoufacturing
district zoning be grnnted due to the compatibility of the
proposed use and the ability to resolve any fuuctional objections
to the site location.
Sincerely yours,
S! Dexter ~. Smith
David Dick
The City Manager submitted the following report with reference to traffic
conditions which might be created by the operation of a bus termioal on the above
property:
*Roanoke, Virginia
January 29, lq68
Honorable Mayor 'a'nd 'City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In connection with the rezoning consideration that the
City Council has had before it for the property lying betueen
Coortlznd Road and Interstate 591 for bus terminal fncllitie~,
I asked Mr. Sink, our Traffic and Communications Engineer, to
analyze this proposition as to the potential traffic situation
that would evolve from this project and what arrangements might
be necessary in the area in the event that the development took
place. I think thit his observation should be brought to the
attention mi the City Council so that you would be informed on
the proJectionas it is seen both as to its effect on existing
streets and the general neighborhood.. Mr. Sink has written to
me ns follows;
*This division has studied the potential traffic
situations contingent to the proposed bus terminal
to be located batsmen Lukens Street and Courtlaud
Road, N. M., adjacent to Ho. 2 Fire Station.
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°~refflo proJeotious for 1985 ludlcete the folloulug 34
hour Irufrlo volumes at th5 major akreets ia the
iwmedia~e trna as follouiug~
*0range Aveoue- East of 581 - 35,~90 &.D,T, (Average
Daily Trips) Burrell Street - HarSh or Orange Aveoee
5,600 A,D.T, Liberty Rand at Courtload Roud -
A,D.T. Jllliomsol Roud at Llbert! Road o 0,250
Nilliamson Rood at Thurston Avenue - ?,$90
Rllllowson Road at Sears TOWR - 14,150 A.D.T.
*The site plan suggests Thurston Avenue as the logicoX
access to the proposed bus terminal.
*Rum traffic will be oriented touards Route 460 for easterly
distribution and touards Interstate 5Bi for northern,
western and southern destinations;origins. RaJor movewents
to and frow the t~rmlaa! cai be expected to flor the most
did-ct route between the proposed terminal and Orange Avenue
(Route 460) ~od to Rsate 46a/Interstate 581 Interchange on
Orange Avenue.
*There appears to be no problem to traffic turning onto
Thurston Avenue frow Milliumsou Road and visa versa due
to anticipated decline of Milliomson Road traffic vokawes
os other approved arterial segments are coupleted In the
near future. Scheduled improvements to Tenth Street alii
woterially affect street traffic operations on Milliamson
Road between Orange Avenue and Tenth Street. The Inter-
section of Tburston Avenue and Milllomson Road is signalized
and will permit traffic to flow onto Mllliawson Rood in
orderly fashion with nndue delay.
*Traffic congestion will continue in front of Sears Town
with moderate severity. This will cause about 25~ of the
traffic generated by the proposed bus terminal to divert to
Burrell Street - Liberty Rood and Courtland Road in Baying
to and from the proposed facility.
'Traffic generated by the proposed facility should generate
tram ~,O~ to O,0~ vehicle trips a day by the year 1985.
Generated traffic cnn be expected to approximate
passenger cars and taxi cabs, 10 to 15~ pichup and delivery
vehicles and long haul and city buses, S to 10~.
'The major street network in the vicinity of the proposed .
bus terminal appears to be capable of absorbing this added
burden of traffic. The local street system Is of primary
concern.
*Courtlnad Rood and Thurston Avenue are surface treated
streets mith a light base. This will break up rapidly under
the impact of the anticipated traffic. Streets in the area
are natron and paved within a 5a-foot right-of-way. Thurston
Avenue has 34 feet of pavement between curbs. Both Courtland
and Thurston should be ultimately,widened to a right-of-way
of 60 feet; 70 feet is more preferable and especially for
Thurston Avenue. An 'S' curve on Courtland Road should be
corrected due to read haxards experienced by trucks and buses
as well as cars that would invariably be using this route
with or without improvement.
*Thurstoa Avenue east of the proposed site is residential as
well as Courtland Road north of the proposed site. This
creates a conflict in use and changes local street operations
to a.eollector street type of operation. This would most
likely result la complaints from local residents.
*Parking ~111 probably have to be p~ohtbi~ed on several of
the streets due to narrow pavement, heavier traffic volumes
and safety factors. The immediate area Is undergoing a
transition and ultimately the residents in the aver will
feel more and more a trend to Industry.or commercial.*
He believe that any development of this site to its full
potential under its previous classification of zoning would create
traffic tension la the area. Mhether bas terminal facilities would
create more than any'other type of development that might have been
atlowable under previous zoning is unknown dependent upon the other
facility. However, the nature of a.bns terminal as a public trans-
portation facility and the need of people to move to and from it
and the conspicuous appearaaca of'the bSSesthOmsetr~o unaid
especially drau attention to traffic clrCoustaaceo~ The
coustrnctJoa as anted by Mr. Stak ia Courtlaod Road end
Thurstoa Avenue alii undoubtedly hare to be anticipated,
plaited and scheduled*, The conflict of use uith the rest-
dential area surrounding tn part the tract of load will on
doubt bring some attention ned concern on the port of'
This is not stiffen as a form of opinion ulth respect
to the rezonlng itself, but do note for Information and
uili be directly involved.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Rlrst
Julian F. Birst
City Manager'
Mr. Morton Boneyman, Attorney, representing Mr. H. J. flernstefn, owner
of the property, appeared before Council in support of the request for renaming,
Mr. Roneyman stating that It Is felt adequate ingress and egress cae be furnished
the property fram Mllliamson Road and Thurston Avenue.
Mr. Ooswell stated that he does not want the Greyhound Bus Terminal end
the Trallwnys Bus Terminal .ired from the downtown area and asked if something
can*t be done which ulil permit the terminals to remain at their pr.ioof locations.
Mr. William C. Triplett, Agent, Cox-Cundiff Realtors, Incorporated,
representing the Southern Greyhound Lines, Division of Greyhound Lines, Incorporated
and Virginia Stage Lines, Incorporated, holders of an option on the property,
explained that an increase in business has created a problem of adequate parking
A communication from Mr. Paxton C. Judge, President of the Wayne Wllkifls
Corporation, objecting to the traveling'of buses on Courtland Road and Marne Street,
uJthin the Sears Town Shopping Center, from the standpoint of traffic congestion
and traffic h~zards, and requesting that if the property is fez*ned and the buses
be restricted to approaching or leaving the terminal from Millinnson Road by
Thurston Avenue'or Sycamore Street, Has before Council.
Everyone haying been give* ao opportunity to be beard na the request
for fez*ming, Mr. Nheeler aired that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(nt7973) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter d.I, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1q$6, as amended, and Sheets Nos. 307 and 508, Sectiona
19Gb Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to t~e Council of the City of Roanoke
to have that certain prSperty located between Lukens Street and Courtland Road,
N. £., parallel to Noble Ay*floe and Sycamore Avenue, Blocks H, G u~d L, Map of
Mllllamson Groves, bean9 Official Tax Numbers 3070203 - 3070215, inclusive, 3070221
30?0233, inclusive, 3080518 ~ 3080530, inclusive, 3080503, inclusive, 3080417 -
3080426, inclusive, and 3080402 - 3090411, inclusive, rea,ned from IBM, Industrial
.5¸7
Development District, and that portion of Block L, being Official Tax Numbers
3070216 - 3070218, inclusive, and 3070234 - 3070236, inclusive, rea*ned from
Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District; and
IHEREAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the herelnafte~
described land be rea*ned from IDM, Industrial Development District, and RD, Duplex
Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District; and '
IHEREAS, the uritten notice end the posted sign required to be published
nad posted respectively, by Section 71~ Chapter 4.1, Title XV, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 19560 as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and
posted ss required and for the time provided by said section; cud
MNEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice uts held on the 29th
day of January...196~, at 2 P.m** before the Council of the. City of Roan*be, at which
hearing all parties in interest cud citizens mere given an opportunity to be heard,
both for and against the proposed reaonicg; and
NHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rea*ned.
THEREFORE. HE 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 Sheets Nos. 307 and 309 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map. Clty~
of Roanoke. be amended ia the following particular aa6 no other, Viz.:
Property located between Lumens Street and Courtland Road, N. E., parallel~
as Official Tax Numbers 3070203 - 3070215, inclusive. 3070221 - 3070233, inclusive.
3060516 - 3060530, inclusive, 30~0503 - 3060515, inclusive, 30~0417 - 30~D426,
inclusive, and 30~0402 -.30~0411, inclusive, be, and is hereby, changed from IDM.
industrial Development District. to LM, Light Manufacturing District. and that
property located in Block L, Williamson Groves, designated On SheetNo. 307 of the
Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, as Official Tax Numbers 3070216 - 3070216,
inclusive, and 3070234 - 3070236, inclusive, be. and is hereby, changed from RD,
Duplex Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, and that Sheets
Nos. 307 and 306 of the aforesaid map be changed in'this respect.
The motion mas seconded'by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Llsh~ Perkinson,'Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None .....................~ .... O.
ZONXN6: Council having set a public heariflgfor 2 p.m., Monday, January
29, 1966, on the request of Mr. James L. Trinkle, et ax., that property located
on the north side of Dhle Avenue, S. R.. between Sixteenth Street and Eighteenth
Street, described as Lots 20, 21 and the east ten feet of Lot 19, Block 6, Oak Ridge
Land Company, Official Tax No. 4212216, be fez*ned from RD, Duplex Residential
District. to C-2, Ooneral Commercial District, the matter was before the body.
In-this connection, tho ~ltI Planning Commission submitted kbe follomiug
repo~l, recomseading ?ut the re,nest for reaoulug be d~nieds
"Decembor 28, ICH?
The Honorable ReaSon O. Dillard, Wsyor
aad Hembers of City Couccil
, Roanoke, Virginia
At its regular meeting or December 20, 1967, the City Planning
Cosmisslon considered the above described request. Hr. Albert J.
Ellett, attorney for the petitioner, indicated that Mr. J. V.
Hrnmmer bad in option bm'the subject property for the purpose of
acquiring the property lo ordeF tO dernlop a cola-operated ]unndry.
He noted that the pnicel of land mas nam'used for i ~eteribrating
residence ltd uould be improved by the development of the com-
mercial proposal. Hr. Hllett stated abet the subject property, as
indicated on the. Major Arterial Highway Plan, mould be located
directly on the proposed four-lane Va. Route 24, and the'property
mould not have any future potential for residential purposes. It
'nas also indicated that the property was lbcated next'to an*alley
mhich fs currently n ann-conforming use. Mr. Ellett stated that
the petitioner's property nas located verF near the commercial
strip along the present Route 24.
Upon Considering this request, the City Plhnning Commission
inspected the highway plans for Route 24 in the immediate vicinity
and the position of the subject property to an existing commercial
zone. It also ascertained that the subJect p~operty would be
located on the improved Route 24, but it is located at least five
or six residential iota away from the existing C-2 General Com-
mercial District zoning. While the petitioner'~ property does
adjoin n snail neighborhood grocery store, the land use for the
immediate area is for residential purposes, including s~vernl
nice single family homes birectly across Va. Route 24. The
Planning C~mmission generally agrees that the rezoning o[ the
,subject property would be an extension of n strip commercial ~
zone ehstunvd along Route 24 toward Fallon Park. It mas noted
that previous plnns for the general area have been developed
around the idea o; Jmproylagtbe comme~cial shopping area located
near the intersection of Va. Route 24 and Thirteenth Street.
S. E.' The Planning Commission further noted that the subject
property does not contain enough area to neet the ama-acre
minimum size for new ~ommercial districts, nOF is it contiguous
to an existing ~ommercial ~istrict.
A notion was made and unanimously curried recommending to City
Council that the above described request be denied due to the
residential surroundings and to the lack of justification for
establishment or extension of commercial zHning.
Sincerely yours,
'S/ Dexter ~. Smith
Joseph D. L~wrence
Chairman'
Mr. John D. Copenhaver, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients, Hr. Copenbaver presenting
a petition.signed ~y ten property owners i~ ~he are~, advising tb~t they do not
object to the rezoning of thc property.
~rs. J. R. Quarles appeared before.Counciland presented a petition
signed by ~ixteen ~es~dents in the area obJectin9 to the request for rezoning.
Rr. Copenhaver requested ~hnt in view of the opposition.the publi~ hearing
be continued for two weeks to see, if the matter ~aa,be resolved.
Hr. Wheeler moved that the public hearing be ~ontinued until 2 p.m.,
Monday, February 12, 1968, The motion was segonded by Hr. Perkinson and adopted,
Hr. Jones voting no.
ZONZNG~ Council kuving set a public hearing for 2 p.m.. Monday, Jeuuury
29, 1960, on the request of Mr. Coy Boullng, et mx., that the west 2.30-acre portion
of a 5,14-acre tract of land located on the south side of Ron~oke Avenue, S.
vest of Byrne Street, described as Section 3, Block 19, Roanoke Development Compeay,
Official Tax Xo. 1421502, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to
General Residential District, the matter was before tko body.
la this connection, the City Plnnning Commission submitted the folloming
report, recommending that the request for rezoniug be granted~
"December 2B, 1967
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
end members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
, Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of December 20, 196T, the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. John L.
Apostolou, attorney for the petitioner, appeared before the
Planning Commission and presented a site plan of a proposed
apartment project by the Hewn Corporation for the subJect property.
The site plan presented indicated the proposed development of 2.3
acres math fifty-five dwelling units in five buildings--four
containing tmelve dwelling units each, and one vith seven duelling
units. The plan shomed the location of sixty-five parking spaces
to accompany the apartment proposal.
Dpo'n considering this request, the City Planning Commission asked
several questions relating to the position Bt the subject property
to surrounding land uses. The Commission generally agreed that
the proposal was acceptable, particularly due to the site location
between single family homes and industry. The close proximity of
the Mountain View Swim Club to the site was also noted.
A motion'was made and unanimously carried'recommending to, City
Council that the request be granted due to the adeqoacy of the
site plan, parking, and land use relationship to surrounding uses.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman"
Mr. John L. Apostolou, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients.
~o 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 folloming Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#17974) AN ORDXNANCR to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 142. Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City Of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
MHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have the west 2.30 acre portion of land of a 5.14 acre tract of lend located on
the south side of Roanoke Avenue, 5. M., west of Byrne Street, described ns Section
3, Block 19, Roanoke DevelOpment Comp'any, a'nd designated as' Official' Tax No.
1421502, rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District. to RG-1, General Residential
District; and
~HEREAS, the City Planning ComMission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezo.ed from RD, Huplex Residential to RG-I, Genernl Residectinl
District; nad
NHEREAS, the written notice nad posted Sign mqnired by Title X¥, Chcpter
4.1, Seciloa ?l, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, lC56, ns nwended, relating to
Zoning, hive been published and posted as required nnd for the time provided by
section; and
#HCREAS, the henringsas prorided for ia said notice was held aa the 29th
day of January. 196B, at 2:00 P. M. before the Council of the City of Roanoke,
at chick hearing nil parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to
be heard both for nad against the proposed rea*wing; nad
~REREAS, this Council, after Considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rea*ned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. as amended
relating to Zoning, end Sheet No. 142 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of
Roanoke, be amended and re-enacted 'in the following particular and no other, viz:
Property located on the south side of Roanoke Avenue, $. M., west of
Byrne Street, S. l., and more particularly ~escrlbed as:
Beginning at an iron at the intersection of the south side
of Roanoke St., S. #. with the east side of Byrne St** S.
thence with the east line of Byrne St** S30-44E 304.?$'to an
iron; thence with the north sl~e o£ ~ountain Clew Terrace,
S. M., S80-42 E 100.0' to an iron; thence S75-24E lO0. O'to an
iron; thence S?O-03E IOO. O*to an iron, corner to S. A. LaYette
1.52 acre tract; thence with the line Of LaYette property N21-
5?E 212.45'to an iron; thence with a new division line through
the Coy and Elva B. Bowling property N69-44M IOY.?*to an iron;
thence with another new line NI4-27R IlO. ~ to an iron on the
south side of Roanoke St., $. M.; thence with the line of Roanoke
Street, S. N., $75-~3~ 27.1' to a point; thence with the arc of
a circle to the right nh,se radius is 572.96~,an arc distance of
200. OO'toa point; thence still with Roanoke Street, S. N.,
N84-27~ 172.9'to the Heginnlag and containing 2.30 acres and
being as shown on map made by T. P. Parker, C. E., dated October
ID, 1967; and
Being the west 2.30 acre portion of land of a $.14 acre tract of
landlocnted on the south side of Roanoke Avenue, S.M., west of
Byrne Street, described as Section 3, Block 19, Roanoke Develop-
ment Co=piny being · portion of the property designated by
Roanoke City Official Tax number 1421502.
and being designated on Sheet 142 Of the Sectional 1966 Zoning Map as Official Tax
No. 1421502, be and is hereby, changed from RD, Duplex Residential District.tn'
RG-I, General Residential District, and that Shee~ No. 14~ Of the aforesaid map
be changed in this respect.
~he motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Mess~s. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perkins*n, Pollard, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................~ .... 7.
N~YS: ~one ....... ~ ................. o.
ZONING: Council havin~ set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, January
29, 1968, on the request of Mr. N. Price Fields, et al., that property located
on both sides of Bircblawn Avenue, N. M., between #illiamson Road and Lanford
described as Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Page Map, Official Tax Nos. 2170204 and 2170205
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The above described request was considered ut the regular meeting
of the City Planning Commission on December 20, 1967. Hr. John
Kennett, Jr., attorney representing the petitioner, appeared before
the City Planning Commission end indicated that the petitioner
desires to have property facing on Birchlawn Avenue, identified by
Official Tax Nos. 2170204, 217020S, and a portion of 2170128.
located east of a line running parallel to the eastern right-of-
nay line o! ~llliumson Road at a distance of 247 feet, rezoned
from RS-3 Single Family Residential District to C-2 General
Commercial District in order to develop additional commercial
uses.
Upon considering this request, the Planning Commission asked
Kennett if any of the neighbors objected to the request and what
the petitioner intends to use this subject property for.
[eunett indicated that no specific use had been proposed for the
subject property, and no neighborhood objection was known, It
was stated, however, that the petitioner would develop the
subject property. The members of the Plannin9 Commission asked
about the petitioner's intention to screen any adjoining resi-
dential property from the commercial uses. The attorney ~or the
petitioner indicated that screening would be provided between the
commercial ~onin~ and adjoining residential properties. The
Planning Commission generally agreed that the request was iu
keeping with the commercial district lot depth from ~illiuwson
Road and would not be detrimental to adjoining residential
properties if proper screening is provided as pro'mised.
A motion was made and unanimously carried recommending to City'
Council that this request be granted due to the location of t~e
lots to existing commercial zoning along Willlomson Road and to
the reasonable protection indicated between commercial and
residential properties.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence, Chairman"
Hr. John R. Kennett. Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners.· appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients.
After a discussion of the matter, Council questioning the lack of d~finite
)lans for the development of the property if it is rezoned, Mr. Wheeler moved that
the public bearing be continued until 2 p.m** Monday, February 12~ 1966. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONXNG: Council having s~t a public hearing f~r 2 p.m., Monday, January
29, 1969, on the revised request of Mr. George A. Milan that the eastern fifty
feet of property located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Greenlawn
Avenue, N. w., described as part of Lots ? and D, Rlock 2, Williamson Court.
Official Tax No. 2161012, be rezoned from RG-I, General Residential District, to
C=2, General Commercial District, the matter was before the body.
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In this connection, the City Planning Cowmissloo submitted the following
report recommending that,the ~evl~e~.reque~t fo,,renaming be granted:
"December 28, 1967
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Bembern of City CoUncil
Rolooko, Vlrg?l.u,
At its regular meeting on December 20, 196T, the City Planning
Commission considered the ab*ave described reqnent. Hr. John L.
Apostolou, attorney reproaeotfng the petitioner, appeared before
the City Planning Commission and indicated that Hr. #ila~ intends
to use the subject property for the parking of automobiles by
employees of Woodson Pontiac, Inc. He noted that ~oodsoa Pontiac
now,hnsan existing parking lot which adjoins the subject property.
It uts further stated that only fifty feet of lot width along
Hrond Street would be used for parking purposes.
Upon considering this request, the City Planning Commission
asked qoestlo'ns regarding the continued use of an apartmeet
building on the subject property end tk'e necessity of rezonlng
the entire lot parcel. It mas stated that the existing resi-
dential us~ mould be continued and that the petitioner only
needed the first fifty feet of lot width along Hrond Street for
employee parking purposes requiring commercial zouJngo The
Coomission asked if the petitioner would revise the rezoning
reqnest in order to reflect the actual proposed reuse of the
property. The petitioner agreed to revise the reqnest to cover
only a portion of the subject property located adjacent to the
property of ~oodson Pontiac, Inc. and described as the first
fifty feet of lot width from the eastern property line and being
150 feet in depth. The property covered by the revised request
directly adjoins property identified by Official Tax Ho. 2161023.
A motion was made and unanimously carried recommending to City
Council that the revised request be granted. It wes noted that
therevi~e, request ~ould not be detrimental to adjoining
residential properties end would face existing commercial
property directly across Broad Street.
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Hr. John L. Apostolou, Attorney. representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Hr. Nheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
that the following Ordinance be placed upon Its first reading:
(~17975) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 216, Sectional 1966
Zone Hep, City of Roanoke,' in relation to Zoning.
~REREAS, 'application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have the northeastern fifty feet of property located on Broad Street and Greenlaw~
Avenuet N. ~., described as portions Of Lots ? and H, Section 2, Williamson Court
Rap and designated as Official Tax NO. 2161012, rezoned from RG-I General Residential
District to C-2, General Commercial District; and
· #aEnEAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from RG-'l,General ges~dential District to C-2o General
Commercial District; and
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~HEREAS~ the written notice'end posted sign required by Title X¥. Chapter
4.1, Section 710 of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, es amended, relating to
Zoning, hire been published and posted ns required end for the tine provided by snid
section; nnd
~HF. uEAS, the hearing os provided for lu said notice wis held on the~29th
dly of January, 1969, at 2:00 P. #. before the Council of the City of Roznoke, it
which besting nil putties in interest and citizens were given tn opportunity to be
helrd both for and against the proposed rezoniug; and
NgEREAS,~ this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion thst the hereinnfter 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 amanda
relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 216 of the Sectional Map, City of Roanohe, be
amended and re-enacted in the following particular and uo other, vim:
Property located at Broad Street and Greenlawn Avenue, N. M. and more
particularly described ns follows:
Being the northeastern 50 feet of the property located on Broad
Street and Greenlawn Avenue, N. ~., described as portions of
Lots 7 and 0, Section 2 ~illiamson Court Map, being a portion
of the property designated by Roanoke City Official Tax number
2161012.
and being designated on Rheet 216 of the Sectional 1066 Zoning Map as Official Tax
No. 2161012, be and is hereby, changed from RG-I, General Residential District to
C-2, General Commercial District and that Sheet No. 216 of the aforesaid map be
changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perklnson and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None .........................
pETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting that $30,310.40 be appropriated to Supplies under Section
*Schools - Library and Instructional Materials** of the 1967-68 budget, mhlch is
100 per cent reimbursable by the.federal government, was before Council.
Mr. Lash.moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board and
offered the folloming emergency Ordinance~
(=17976) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~40000, *Schools-
Library and Instructional Materials,#'of the 1967-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page
Mr. Llsk moved the adoption of the Ordinaoce. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Perhlflson and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES~ MesSrs. Bosuell, Jones, Llsk, Perklnsono Pollard~ Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS~ None ......................... 0.
BDBGL'T-SCNO~LS~ The following coamuaication from the Roonohe City School
Board, requesting necessary transfers and appropriations in the 1967-6S school
budge? to enable the School Board to replace nine educational television receivers,
one sixteen mm sound projector, one film strip projector and a typemrlter uhlch
mere lost by theft, mas before Council:
'January 25. 1966
TO the Honorable MByOF
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentleoen:
The Roanoke City School Board at its meeting Januar7 23, 196B, respectfully requeste
City Council to make the follomlng transfers and appropriations:
From To Amqunt
12-502164 Bureau Teaching Nar'Is 7506154 Manet. of Equip.
Ed. Television $1,084.00
12-502164 w 7502154 lalnt, of Equip.
Bur. Teaching 1ails. 224.50
12-502/64 " " " 7505152 Maint. of Equip.
' Office Furn. & Equip. 115.00
Please appropriate the folloming:
Amgunt
$1,0B4.00
224.50
7506154 - Maintenance of Equipment - Educational Televis~n
7502/$4 - Maintenance of Equipment - Bureau Teachin9 Matls,
The above will enable the School Board to replace nine educational television
receivers, one 16 mm sound projector, one film strip proJectort add a typewriter
mhich were lost by theft. The appropriations requested represent National Defense
Education Act funds which will be received ss assistance on these purchases.
SI A. F. Fisher
A. F. Fisher
Director of Business and Finance
and Clerh of the Board~
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the request of the School
Board and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#17977) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #12000, "Schools-
Improvements.and Bettermentst* and Section myo00, *Schools-Maintenance si Plant and
Equipment,* of the 1957-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page.Sag.)
Mr, Perhinson moved the adoption of Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the follo~ingvote: :
AYF.5: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, ~erkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ T.
NAVS: N?ne .......................
TRAFFIC: Council having received an inquiry from Mr. Lester C, Hutts,
as to whether or not it is the desire of the body to bare no deliveries made in
loading zones in the downtown area before nine a.m., which is the present require-
ment under traffic regulations, and the City ManageF having expressed the belief
that tbe present procedure with regard to loading nones is desirable and practical
and should be continued, a supplemental commcnication from Mr..Butts citing
violations of the present procedure and suggesting that the n~ae nom., requirement
be strictly enforced for all or that the hour be changed to eight a,m., as this is
the may it Is being presently used, in violation of the traffic laws, mas before the
body.,
The City Manager advising that he has, turned n copy of the communication
from Mr. Hurts over to the Police Department with the request that the loading
be kept under surveillance, Mr. Lisk moved that the communication be received and
filed. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SEROOLS: A comounlcatlon from Dr. John P. Mheeler, Jr., accepting his
appointment as n member of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired term
of Mr. Roy L. Nebber, resigned, ending June 30, 1968, and assuring Council that he
nil1 dedicate himself fully to the task, mas before the body.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hosuall and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION: Council having approved a number of items for n discussion
with the local representatives in the 1968 session of the Heneral Assembly a
communication From the Honorable Ray L. Garland, member of the House of Delegates,
advising that the local representatives will meet soon to reach agreement on the
items and to discuss the best possible ways of promoting them, mas before the body.
Mr. Link moved that the communicat'lon be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFIC.ERS:
BUDGET-SENERS AND STORK DRAINS: Council having appropriated $29,552.00
in connection with the construction of sanitary sewers and storm drains and the
extension of Fe'rncliff Avenue in the vicinity of Arrow Wood Country Club in the
total amount of $45.?55.00. the City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that the cost ~f survey.s, preparation of ~lans and advertisement for bids on the
project were .not ,included in the appropriation and recommending an additional
approprlationof $1.?S0.00 for this purpose.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(ml?9?O) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section m56. "Engineering."
of the 1967-60 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 390.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted hy the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wbeeler and
Hayer Dillard ..... ~ ............................ 7.
NAYS: None ............ y ............ O.
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RUDG~T-AIRFOSTz The City Manager submitted i written report, reoomweudiu
that so additional $10,000.00 be spproprletod to cover the .coat of snow removal at
Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport for the remainder of the fiscal lear,
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur la the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(w17979) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordeln Section s6S, 'Airport," of
the 19hT-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 3qO.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard smd adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: Nose .......................... O.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF pUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted the
f,Il,ming report recommendin9 that $11,1TO.O0 be appropriated for the purchase of
chemicals and stone for sham and ice removal throughout the city:
"Roanoke, Virginia JauuaFy lq, 1969
Honorable MayoF and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
There .is attached a copy of a report to me of January 24,
1068, from Mr. H. C. Broyles, Director of Public Works, as to
additional funds needed for the purchase of chemicals and stone
It is recommended that the City Council by budget ordinance
amendment provide for the appropriation of $11,170 to Department
Code 62, Object Code 3g (Operating Supplies and Materials) for
this purpose.
This account does not include funds as expended or as eight
be additionally required for labor and garage maintenance, a
summary of which will be forthcoming es soon as computations are
completed.
Of additional information, there is appropriated iu the
snow and ice removal account under Object Code. 26, Rentals, the
sum of $10,000 in the current budget. None of this fond has been
expended and unless there is a deep snow which would require
rental of equipment this probably u,mid not be used. ! bring
this to the Council's attention to advise that this money may
be available to the end of tbe year ns an unexpended balance.
It would not be suggested that this be transferred os should a
snow occur yet within the year which would require rental of
equipment, it would be necessary and advisable to have this
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the f,Il,ming emergency Ordinance:
(m17990) AN ORDINANCE to .amend and reordain Section ubl, *Snow and Ice
Removal,* of the 1967-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, See Ordinance Book No. 31, page 3~1.)
Br. ~ollard moved the adoption of, the Ordinance. The mOtiOn nas seconded
by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Roswell, Jones, Lisko Perkiuseu, Pollard, Nheeler and
Rayor Dillard ................... ~ ............. ?.
NAYS: None ......... v ................ O.
TRAFFIC-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The Citl Manager submitted the following
report outlining u plan rot the perking or vehicles displaced during the demolition
of the Welfare Building and the School Administration Building:
'Roanoke, Virginia
January 29, 1968
Ronorable Mayor end City Couecll
Roaeoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Ou several occasions members of City Council have asked the
City Manager to study and submit to Council a plan for parhiug
of vehicles displaced during the demolition of the old welfare
and school board administration buildings and the subsequent
construction of the new auniclpul,building. After considerable
investigation and discussion, no completely acceptable solution
seems apparent; but ! am now prepared to submit to Council a
proposal which, although not a happy solution, does not entail
the expenditure of additional funds for parking.
Sene fifty-eight (S~) vehicles will be affected by this
move. Nine (9) of these vehicle spaces accommodate either elected
or Judicial officials; nine (9), school board officials; nineteen
(19), City owned vehicles; and, twenty-one (21), privately owned
vehicles, of which ten (10) are used by City officials in perform-
ance of their duties.
The terms Of the contract ~r demolition of the two,buildings
require that only one lane for traffic be retained in the alley
behind the existing municipal building and the other areas around
the building be utilized by the contractor. Therefore, all
previously authorized parking in the alley and alleyway mast be
eliminated and the remaining six or seven spaces be restricted to
the use of police and the City Sergeant.
In an effort to find nearby parking spaces,
Under~ earlier consideration that the City might teat
spaces, it was determined that parhing was available within a
few blocks, with rental varying between $4 per auto to $9 per
auto per month. There is no centrally located parhing lot which
could accommodate all of these 58 vehicles, or any large fraction
thereof.
There exists enough uuused parking space at the Street
Division lot on Saleq Avenue to park nine (9) vehicles. These
spaces would be assigned to the nine (~) welfare department
vehicles. All other vehicles, both City and privately owned,
would be parked at the expense of the owner or assigned driver.
It is assumed that the City has no obligation to provide
parking for Its employees. It is further felt that since several
City personnel are provided a vehicle and due to the nature of
their, duties, it is expedient and in the best interest of the
City to allow those persons to take the vehicles home at night.
They could be expected to provide parking for that vehicle
during the daytime when it is not in use.
The requirement exists for several parking spaces for use
of courier and maintenance personnel visiting the municipal
building. It is recommended that three of five metered parking
spaces in front of the municipal building on Campbell Avenue
be reserved and designated for this purpose.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Nirst
City Manager"
Ia · diseusslon.of the matter° Mr, Joces voiced the opinion thet
operntors of city-owned vehicles should not heve to pny for perhing spoce for.said
vehicles,
Arler · further discussion of the waiter, Council being of the opinion
tbot *oder the circumstances there is no elterontiveo Mr, Boswell moved that
Council concur In the report of the City #aeoger, The motion wts seconded by Mr,
Perkins*ri,
ir. Jonea offered n cubstitute motion that the city provide pnrhlng space
for city-named vehicles.
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second,
The original motion was the· unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the foil*ming report
advising that the Maldron Realty Company ~as requested city water service to n'
proposed subdivision north of Boxley Mills, east of U. $. 11, Willioason Road,
adjacent to the North Hills Subdivision, end recommending that city forces construct
a twelve=inch water main extension on Mlllionson Road to serve said subdivision:
'Roanoke, Virginia January 29, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, ¥1rginia
Gentlemen:
The City is in receipt of a request from Naldron Realty
Company, Elbert H. Maldron, President, for City water service
to · proposed subdivision north of Boxley Mills, east of U. S.
11, ~illinmson Road, and adjacent to the North Mills Subdivision.
For possibly closer identification, this proposed subdivision
would use the property behind and to the east of the three par
golf course on Mllliamson Road.
There is attached a map prepared by the Mater Department
ah*wing the subdivision. The Company proposes to construct 130
houses plus apartments. This may become 136 to 140 townhoese
units. At the present, Mr. Maldron or the Company owns a portion
of the tract but does not own all of the property.
The cater line arrangement is as shown on the attached
department map. To serve the subdivision properly would require
an extension of the existing 12-inch main in Milliamson Road a
distance of 1915 feet to the entrance to the development.. Rased
on estimated cost for simllar construction, this is projected at
about $8 per foot or $15,320. From Nllliamson Road into the
subdivision, it would be constructed by the owners at their
expense and the system conveyed to the City under the City
regulations. The estimated value of the physical installation
within the subdivision ·*mid be about $35,000. This installation
would represent value to the City In its over-all water distri-
bution system, in addition to just the service of this subdivision,
The City is serving water to areas all around this section.
1. It Mo*Id be noted on the map that in extension
along Mllliamson Road a connection con be made
to Commander Drive and provide a loop arrangement
through the north area of Boxley Hills which is
not now available.
2. The whole area of Petty Acres is non served by
one 6-inch water main off of Florist Road on the
Delrey Syntem. Through the Mllllomson Road
extension, it will be possible to'extend that
R-inch main at n later date on Florist Road to
connect with the 12~inch and provide a needed
loop for the approximately 1000 customers in this
over-all area and who are served through the'
single 6-inch.
3. The Mollios Hoosier Powpiog ay·tam is carrying its
capacity and serves North Mills, Susmerde·n, et
cetera. It is advantageous to shirt · portion of
the Holilas SI·tel into tie Delft! System and if
the alternate service can be made available on
Florist Road, the Oelray System can pick up relief
for Mollias and in tarn save oil expenditures ia
augmenting the Xollias System.
Me feel that the above points Justify · recommendation to
the City Council thah the Coaacil favorably consider tke City
by its forces ·cd its expense construct · 12-inch main extension
on Mllliawsoa Road.
if the development of the subdivision proceeds as planned,
the estimated revenue to the City at County rates and based on
full development would be approximately $12,000 to $14,000 per
I submit thi~ with the map for your consider·tiao and do
not include at th~s point any ordinances pending your preliminary
review.
Respectfully subwitted,
S! Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Mheeler moved that the matter be taken under advisement. The motion
ams seconded by Mr. Perklnson and unanimously adopted.
After taking the matte~ aader advisement, Mr. Mheeler moved that Council
concur in the recommendation Of the City Manager and that the'City Attorney be
directed to prepare the proper measure accordingly. The motion bas seconded by Mr.
Perkin$on and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-CXTY MARKET: The City Manager submitted the following report
advising that $4,500.0D is included In the 1967-6B budget for remodeling the stall
occupied by the Boules Make Shop in the City Market Duilding, that the Bowles Bake
Shop has now decided to rent an additional stall which will necessitate relocation
of Conner"s Market and Parker*s Fish Market and additional remodeling at an
Increased cost:
*Roanoke, Virginia
Janoary 29, 196H
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Within the current budget, the sum of $4,500 is appropriated
under Account No. 64-28, Maintenance of Building and Property,.
for the proposed remodeling of Bomles Bake Shop in the City
Market Building.
The plans for this work are being prepared at the expense
of the proprietor,' which mas the understanding when the item was
budgeted. Mr. Glen Harvey, Superintendent of Maintenance, has
reviewed the plans and specifications and his comments will be
forwarded to the proprietor for revisions as soon as the Building
Commissioner has completed his plans. On a normal schedule then
the City would be in u position to advertise this Job for bids
within the next thirty days.
Unfortunately, however, there has developed a financial
problem relating to the improvement. Bowles Bakery has been
advised by the Health Department 'that they must install a
refrigerated display, case for their products and such equipment
cannot be accommodated within the single stall space which the
Bakery has been occupying and which they had initially proposed
to continue to occupy. '
This litlitiOl elbe tO el! IttlltlOi lilt' Olloberrlld
after dlSllSliOll by Mr. flolel, Mirket Mlnlger~ lld otherl
uith Boules Blkery, tho conllusiot:of Boules wis that, the7
would like to explld aid Instead of the orfgfall OlI-ltlll
proposal would want to hive.tun.stalls, llthout getting too
involved il the shlftllg about, it his been possible to work
out aa arrangement whereby Boules Bakery cnn bays two adjoin-
ing spaces. For those fawiiiar with the Market area, Conner*s
Mlrket which is lOW between Bowles Bakery and I space utilized
bi Parker's Fish Market, Ill on the west side of the Market
building, would wove into the Parker area lsd Bowles would
expand into the Conner area and-using also their present
space. Plrker*s Fish Market storage area his agreed to
utilize two of the storage boxes inside the Market building
lad os the east side. Tbs nit rental gain to the City would
bo the use of tun presently unoccupied storlge boxes or in
increase, revenue of.$25 per month.. ~
However to return to the current problem, ue have
proceeded, in order to determine what would be necessary,
with plans for remodeling two adjacent stores,"alta Bowles
proposing to enter into a lease with the City for these
facilities. This would be seweuhat similar to the arrangement
worked out with Parker Seafood when it was remodeled last year.
However, in remodeling two adjacent stalls the cost could
possibly be doubled the $4,500 currently appropriated and which
was based on one stall. Bowles is, of course, misusing expense
for certain work including equipment, et cetera inside the
stall areas.
There is no doubt whatsoever as to the advantage of the
remodeling of these two stalls, which along with tbs Parker
work last year, continues a beneficial Joint effort improvement
project at the Harket Building. However, ia discussing this
with Mr. Clark, City Engineer, and Mr. Helen and then Mr. and
MFs. Bowles, I have indicated to them that there are not
adequate lands appropriated in the budget this year for the
two-stall remodeling, that I do not know where we could properly
obtain the funds and that I Would be reluctant to approach
Council with a request for special appropriation be held and
that the additional funds be appropriated in the 1968-69 budget.
Bowles Baheryadvlses that they cannot delay in the mork
and are very much interested in going ahead. They have asked
that this matter be brought to the attention of the City Council
for your consideration. We will, of course, be guided by your
decision,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Jollnn Fo Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
In this connection, Mr. Ralph K. Bowles appeared before Council and
requested that the additional funds be approprioted.
After a discussion of the matter, Council being of the opinion that
additional fonds should be appropriated for this purpose, Mr. Mheeler offered the
following e'mergenny Ordinance appropriating $4,~00.00:
(~17961) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section a64, "Maintenance of
City Property,~ of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ho. 31, page
Mr. Hheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYSI None ......................... O.
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STATE HIGHMAYS-SEREES AND STORM DRAINS: The. City Manager submitted the
following report, rec.ommending that he be authorized to enter into a· agreement with
Hayes, Sanyo Hatter· & Muttern, Architects ·nd Engineers, to co·duct, studies a·d
develop plans for the ·ecessary relocation and/or reconstruction of existing
sanitary sewer tines affected by the proposed uldeei·g of Orange Avenue between
Ie~erst·te 581 ·nd Twelfth Street, N. E.. for · sum not to exceed $4,500.00
'Rounokee Virginia January 29, 196S
Honoribl~*Mayor and City Council ':
Hoenoke,'Vlrginin .
Ge·tlemen:
I· connection mith the proJe~t of reconstructing ·nd.
midenin5 Ora·ge ~venue, rvo~ Interstate 591 to Twelfth Street,
major st·dies will be necessitated, because of the actual
roadway widening and because of the lnstallatio· under the
project of a large storm, drain from Milliamson Road to Tinker
Creek. of the saeitary sewer lines which will have to be
relocated or reconstructed.
From · time standpol·t, this work is beyo·d the capability
of the City's engineering division and it is felt that it
should be done by contract.
I attach · letter agreement which has been worked out with
Hayes. Seay, Mattern and Mattern, which would contract with
that firm to undertake the study and plans for the City.
It is noted that the services and work connected mith this
is separate from services end engineering work associated
with the Orange Avenue Diversion Se~er which is under design
by that, firm.
Xt is recommended that the City Council by resolution
provide authorization for the execution of this agreement. The
maximum cost allocation of $4,500 is co·sidered a reasonable
expense and funds faf this would be considered as available
within the budgeted Orange Avenue highway project.
The City Attorney will be asked to rev·em this agreement
before final executio·.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Rheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~179H2) Am ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of engineering service~
to conduct studies and prepare plans for the necessary relocation or reconstruction
of public sanitary sewer mains affected by the proposed improvement of Orange
Avenue from Interstate 591 to 12th Street, H. E.'; providing for payment of the cost
of such services; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance nook No. 31, page 992.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adopti'on of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perk··son, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
la this coaseotion, Mr. Jones moved that the 'firm be given · maximum of
six months ia which to complete the study and preparation of plans. The motion
uss seconded by Mr. Lash and ~sanimously adopted.
Mr. Lisk then offered the follomlng emergency Ordinance appropriating
the $4,500.00:
(e17983) AN OEOINANCE to amend end reordain Section o56. 'Engineering,"
of the 1967-66 Appropriation Ordinance, nnd providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordiusnce, see Ordinance Rook No. 31. page 393.)
Mr. LJak moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hoswell. Jones, Limb, Perkinson, Pollard, Rheeler end
Mayor Dillard ................................. ?.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Council having granted The Mccke Company an option
to purchase a 9.0S-acre parcel of land on the. southwest side of the right of may
of Interstate Spur 561, designated as Official Tax No. 2lSOSO1. for the sum of
$40.000.00. the City Manager submitted the follomJng report, advising that The
Macke Company desires to exercise the op~ion and outlining certain Understandings
as to roadway access to the property:
"Roanoke, Virginia
January ~9, 190o
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
A number of meetings bare taken place between represent-
atives of the Racke Company and the City in regard to the option
by the City to the Company of a 9.08 acre parcel of land situated
$outhNest of and adjoining Interstate 58l and to the north of
Tenth Street, N. N. The primary concern of these meetings has
been to try to resolve a difficult situation of an industrial
traffic access route into the parcel. Most of these meetings
have included representatives of the Matts Estate because of
their interest as owners of the land adjoining on two sides the
optioned parcel.
The option, as Nas extended by the City mill bare expired
on January 28, 1968. and a letter from Mr. Morton Honeyman,
Attorney for the Company, and dated January 24, 1969, Is in
hand and attached math respect to the exercise of the option.
Also attached is n second letter of same date and from Mr.
Honeyman setting forth other matters largely referred to belom,
It is considered necessary, and the Macke Company does
request, that the City Council take formal recognition of
stantially are as follows:
I. The ultimate objective of the City as to a roadway access
to the parcel would be a uaw road mhich mould intersect
the north side of Tenth Street approximately opposite
Shadeland Avenue intersection, extend northward along
proposed future Route 116. bear right, or east, and
continue to an intersection with the west side of the
optfoned parcel.
A., This new road is conditioned upon the City*s obtaining
Stroction to the point of connection with the optioued
tract. The City has initiated application procedures
to the State Highway Department for this project,
II.
S,, It Is acknomledged that industrial access fends as
might be available on the basis of tho State Highway
DepartmeatSs criteria of distribution might not be
adequate for the proJect necessitating supplementing
by the City or others.
C. The roaduayis further conditioned aport the Matts
Estate giving assurance to tie City Of right of may,
at no cost, for that portion of the road mhlch would
cross the Matts Estate land betueea proposed Route
116 and the optioued tract.
D, It would be aecessnry that the City acquire from
others the remaining right of may If the project is
approved by the Highway Department.
E. If approved by the State as an Industrial access
project, the .road would be constructed to State's
specifications and design and subject to such
appropriate details as prescribed by the State.
F. Macke Company would, fo ,its property planning,
orieht its traffic flow for ingress and egress to
the southwest corner of the optioned tract.
It is the intention of the City, at this time, that
this nam road be designed and constructed that it
may in the future be extended along the west boundary
of the optioned tract to lands lying to the north and
now undeveloped.
(1)To the purpose of this extension, the Macke
Company agrees and mill nuke available to the
City by deed reservation a strip of land
thirty feet in width along and within the
mesa line of the optioaed property, or, along
and mithin a new strip of land which it may
non obtain from the Matts Estate and which
mould extend to the westward a new west
property ltne of the ~acke Cospaay. Said
. reservation of thirty feet shall be for the
entire length of the west line of the Conpany*s
property.
(2) if in the future access to the lands to the
north of the optioned property should be by
a route other than over the forementioned
thirty-foot reserve strip then the City shall
relinquish any interest it might hare to the
Company In the reservation Of the thirty-foot
strip.·
(3) Neither this projected extenslon~nor the
reservation shall make incumbent upon the Matts
Estate Or other parties to the north the coo-
veyance of land for future roadway extension
or the conveyance of property for the purpose
thereof, it being recogaize/ that such would be
determined atsuch time as access to the
northerly properties would be specifically
requested or proposed and would be subject to
then prevailing and agreed upon conditions.
(4) It,is recognized that the thirty-foot reserved,
strip Mould have tabu combined with au , .
additional adjoining strip-to provide adequate
right of May width for any future roadway.
Rockland Avenue would beconsldered as and used as a
temporary access. Because of the structure of the stree~
and the residential character of the neighborhood, the
City recognizes that Rockland is not a desirable or fully
serviceable industrial or heavy traffic roadway. During
the period of time that Rockland would be used as temporary
access, the Macke Company will exert every reasonable means
to minimize any hazards connected with the use of such
street not inconsistent with the operating schedule and
requirements of the Company.
A. The City may use the thirty-feaSt reserve strip, described
in Paragraph I. C. above, for temporary connection during
construction or otherwise between Court Street and the
location of the proposed new roadway prior to or during
the construction of such roadway if said new roadway is
definitely scheduled.
Iii. If the. new roadway, described in paragraph ! above, should
eot be under coaatruckJonby Joaaary 1,-1970, to prevent
exteodeduse of Rocbleod Avenue the¢ltyulll *pea and
place uade~ coostructfou by that date #arllao Avesue from
Tenth Stree~ to Court Stvee~ ....... ,
A. Marling Avenue mould be useable only to the benefit
or the *pti*wed parcel sad could not be reasonably
extendable to lands north and beyond.
fi. Ia so providing for the Marlins Avenue development,
it is recognized that this is EOt · totally ideal
street for the intended purpose dna to grade, the
width of the existing improved section, the
the intersection with Tenth Street.
C. I'r the Macke Company orients its traffic pattern
mithio its property~ os above noted, to Rochlaad
Avenue or to a proposed industrial access route
and #arliaa Avenue should be later developed on the
. above outlined basis, it would be the responsi-
bility Of the Macke Company. to reorient, as it may
wish and within its *un property, the Company's
iuternnl traffic pattern.
It 'ia understood 'that from meetings between the aaoke
Company and the Matts Estate that there has been agreed upon
an exchange of property which would serve to realign the west
and north parcel lines of the property as the Macke Company
will develop. These arrangements are between the Estate and
the Company and .do not condition the Company's exercise of its
option or the City's conveyance of the parcel to the Company.
Respectfully submitted.
4/ Julian F. Rirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Macke Company. appeared before Council and presented t'he 'foil*ming communication,
advising that his client desires to exercise the option and t~ndering a check In
the amount of $40,000.00 for that purpose:
"January 26, 1968
Virginia L. Shaw, City Clerk,
Julian F. Rirst, City Manager, ~'
James Kincanon. City Attorney.
As Oeneral Counsel for the #ache Company. in accordance with
Ordinance ~o. 17765, in which the Macke Company was granted an
option to purchase a certain 9.88 acre parcel of land in the
City of Roanoke, from the City of Roanoke, which was adopted on
October 9, ~1967, I wish to formally advise you that the Macke
Company desires to exercise the said option to purchase the
9.88 acre, designated as Official No. 2130801, and accordingly.
hereby tender to you $40,000, in accordance with the provisions
of the said Ordinance. It is further our desire that the
property be placed in the name of Macke Properties; Inc. This
Is the real estate company affiliated with the Macke Company
who will take title to the property. Me are in the process of
causing a current survey to be made on this property, which
survey we would like to cause to be attached to the deed,
Sincerely,
MACKR COMPANY
Morton Hoaeyman,
'?5
Mr. Mheeler moved that lhe communication from Mr. Eooeyman he received
and filed and that the chock /or ;40,000.00 be teroed over to the City Auditor
for deposit. The motion nas seconded by Hr. Pollard gad unanimously adopted.
Ir. Jones Bayed that the report of the City #mugger he received and filed.
The motion uaw seconded by Mr. iisi and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jone~ offered the follouing Resbluilon approving the report and
recommendations of the City Manager:
(;179B4) A RESOLUTION approving a report and certain recommendations of
#manger made to the Council under dat~ of January 29. 1960, math respect to certain
proposed access roads to a 9.RH acre industrial site to be purchased by The Rathe
Company; stating the Conncll's intent mlth respect to providing proper menus of
access to said property; Incorporating said report into this resolution, by referenc,
and providing for transmittal of an attested cGpy hereof to The Macke Company.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 31, page 393.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion uaw seconded
by Mr. Lish and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheelev and Mayor
Dillard .................. ~ ....................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .....................1,
Mr. Rheeler then moved thatthe City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure requesting the Virginia Department of Highways to build an access
rood to the property. Tho motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimnusly adopted.
GARBAGE REMOVAL-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted the
fSlloming report recommending that he be authorized to enter into an agreement with
Roanoke Hauling and Riggin9 Corporation for use of a portion of a tract of land
described as Official Tax No. 3231701, for disposal of solid waste materials:
'Hoanohe. VlrgJnla January 26.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, VirRinia
Gentlemen:
Two matters have bee~ developing simultaneously. The
residents in the East Gate area bane become increasingly con-
cerned about the *Old Quarry'Site* in the area. We have also
been looking for a location to dispose of bulk solid materials.
Mr. Broyles has discussed over a pe~lod of time utth Roanoke
Hauling and Rigging Corporation, owner of the site, an arrange-
sent uhereby this site migh~ be used for the disposal of*certain
solid waste material.
X am attaching a draft of a possible agreement that mould
Include the conditions nnder which an arrangement might be
worked out. This covers all of the points that I think would
be of interest to the Council and to Other interested perssns.
I mill ask Mr. Broyles to discuss this at the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager#
City
Mr. Pollard moved *hit COUnCIl coiner ii tho recommendation of the City
Maauger and offered the folloul.g emergency Ordieloce:
(m17905) AN ORUINARCE providing for the City's leasing of upproximately
$.10 acres of laud to be used for the dlsposol of cee*ii, solid unite materials,
upon certain terms ned provisions; and providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinoace Dook No. 31, page 395.)
Mr. Pollord moved the udopifoa of the Ordinance. ?be motion nas seconded
by Mr. Jones ond.udopted by the following vote=
AYR~: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
~AYS: None .........................O.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of 0ecember, 1967.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council baaing referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Ford Stephens Company, Incorporated,
that property located on the north side of Norfolk Avenue, S. W., between First
Street and Second 5treat, S. M., described as Lots 7 and D, R. L. Terry Map,
Official Tax No. 1010305, be rezoned from C-4, Central Business District Expansion
Area, to Lb, Light Manufacturing District, the City Planning Commission submitted
a written report, recommending that the entire north side of the block described
us Acreage, and Lots I - 17, inclusive, R. L. Terry Map, Official Tax Nos. 1010301
1010311, inclusive, be rezoned from C-4, Central Business District Expansion Area,
to LM, Light Manufacturing District.
Mr. Wheeler moved that a public hearing on renonlng the entire north
side of the block be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 25, 1969. Tho motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for stud
report and recommendation the request of Mr. RD Lee Mas*tn that property located
on the southwest side of Colonial Avenue, S. W., between Brandon Avenue and
Twenty-first Street, described as Lots 5 - 8, inclusive, Block 4, Colonial Delghts,
Official Tax Nos. 1271305 and 1271306, be rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional
District. to C-2, General Commercial District, the City Planning Commission submitte*
a written report, recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Nheeler m~ved that a public hearing on the request for rexoning be
held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 25, 1968. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson
and nnaoimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. C. H. Moodson, et ux., that a
0.56-acre tract of land located on the southeast corner of Spaniard Avenue nod
Ashby Street, S.M.,. Grandam Vlem Map, Official Tax No. 1650301, be
rea*ned from MS-3, Single Family Residential District, to RD, Duplex Residential
Dlstrlctt the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending
that the request be granted.
Mr. Mheeler moved that u public hearing on the request for rem*ming be
held at 2 p,m., Monday, February 26, 1968. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Perklnson and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Cou~cll ~uving referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. M. L. Strauss that prope~ty
located on the southeast side or Colonial Avenue, S. W., described as Lots I - 4,
Block 4, Colonial Heights, Official Tax Nos. 1271301, 1271303 and 1271304, be
rem*ned from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial
District, the City Planning Commission submitted a uritten report, recommending
that the request be granted.
Mr. Mheeler moved that a public hearing on the request for rem*ming be
bald at 2:00 p.m.. Monday, February 26. 1966. The notion was seconded by Mr.
Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COHMXTTEFq:
pENSIONS: Council baying referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
Franh N. Perklnson. Jr.. Chairman. Benton O. Dillard. James E. Jones and J. Robert
Thomas to study the question of placing city employees unbar Social Security. as
Hell as the Employees* Retirement System, the committee submitted a written report,
advising that it has one additional study in progress mith the State Supplemental
Retirement $~stem to determine the feasibility of covering abe employees of the cit]
witb that system, said study being made by the State Actuary at a cost of approxi-
mately $1,000.00, and that after the report Of the Actuary is received it is hoped
a final report and recommendation of the committee ~can be made to Council.
Mr. Perkfnson moved that Council adopt the interim report of the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
BUSES: The committee appointed to study the request of the Safety Motor
Transit Company for an increase in school fares and elimination of franchise
payments submitted the follouing report, recommending that it be continued for
further study of the matter ,for a period of approximately nine months:
'The Honorable Council of the
City of Roanoke. Virginia
Canal,men:
On October 2. 1967. you appointed the undersigned Committee
to consider the request of Safety Motor Transit Company for an
Increase in school fares and elimination of the franchise pay-
ments of 1~ of gross passenger revenues to the city. Subsequently.
on the 9th of October. 1967. we submitted a report recommending
certain changes in the fares and continuation of tbe committee
for further study math reference to the franchise payments, with
the understanding that the commit.tee*s final report would be
filed by January 31. 1966.
The school ~sres for the company were raised on October 16,
1967, but present available operating figures from the company
'77
do not gi~e sufficient 4nrormntlna upoe m~lch ~ 4ouad
Judgement may be made as to the seed for further cos-
sideretioe 9f tho ~rnasit Compsny!s reveuuo.strualure**
Y~ur Committee therefore recommends them it be
continued for further stud7 of the matter and submission
of its report thereon after the Company has operated
approximately 9 months under Its present fare structure.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ F~aoh N~ Perkinsos, Jr.
Fraoh N, Perhiesont Jr** Chairman
S/ Julian Fo Hiram
Julian Fo Birst
S/ Jo Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas'
Rr.'Perhinso~ moved ~hat Council adopt the report of the committee. The
motion was seconded by Br. Llsh and unanimously adopted.
SEHERS ANB STORH DRAINS: The committee appoinSed to study the request
of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that the contract between the City
of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke dated September 2~, i954, dealing with the
treatment of domestic and commercial wastes~ be amended by adding thereto eight
certain areas, submitted the follomiog report:
'January 25. 196~
To the City Council'
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On Tuesday, January 2, 196§, the Council received two (2)
resolutions from the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
requesting that the contract between the City and County dealing
with the treatment of sanitary mastes be amended by adding eight
(B) certain additional areas. Your Special Se~er Committee,
with Hr. Clark, City Bngineer,.has met to review these requests
and we wish to report with recommendations as fellows on the
individual areas.
I. property of G. ~. and Horace ~. Frails: containing
24.27 acres on the west side of U. S. Route 221
approximately 2 miles south of the intersection
of Colonial Avenue; property ia actually In the
Back Creek Watershed and sewage from the area
would be pumped into the Mud Lick Trunk Line;
recommend acceptance although County should be
urged to complete parallel construction of the
Hud Lick Sewer to eliminate periodic surcharged
conditions.
II. property of Hidden Valley Forest, Ina: cont~ioing
31.35 acres contiguous with the southwesterly side
of Hidden Valley Country Club; the area Is partly
within corporate limits of City of Salem; com-
mittee concurs with suggestion of County officials
that action on this request be deferred pending
discussions between City, County, and Salem
Salem boundary as would affect this tract of
III. property of Bidden Valley Forest, Ina: containing
61.62 acres co~tig~ous with the southerly boundary
of Hidden Valley Country Club and adjacent to area
(II) above; same comments apply as to aforementioned
area (II).
iv. ~ropart~ or J..eaSe Harria, coat~loi.g
acres adJaceot to the, soatherll, corporate,
limits of Roanoke aloog Roberts Ronda property
is la the drainage area of the future Ore flraach
Trunk Line; committee recommenda this request be
declined at present until sa'tiara:tory arrange-
ments are proposed and made for construction of
this trunk semer.
property in the Core Road - Ferecliff Avenue Area
containing 17,937 acres earth of Hershberger Road
and east of Cove Road; property is uitbln the
northeest county area seeking annexatiOn to the
City Of Roanoke; committee recounends this request
be presently declined pending completion or this
annexation case.
VI. property or Herbert 0, and Ruth R. ~ard: contain-
ing 22,005 acres southeast of the City of Ronnohe
along Rutrough Road; the property contains a
trailer park and sewage from n large portion cf
the tract would require pumping due to terrain;
it is recommended that this request be approved.
VII. property of Eller Orchards, In:: containing 36.28
acres along the west side of State Route 692 nest'
Of the Oak Grove area; this tract is adjacent to
an existing county sewer resolution area and mould
be served by an extension of the Mud Lick Trunh
Sewer; the committee recommends approval of this
request, hone,er, Roanoke County should be urged
to complete parallel construction of the Mud Lick
Seuer to eliminate periodic surcharged conditions.
VIII. property of Ramsey and Garst; containing
acres north of Hershberger Road and east of Cove
Road; this request partially overlaps area in
item iV) above and same recommendation applys.
In summa£~e ~our committee recommends acceptance of three
(3) requests - areas I, VI, and VII; deferral of two ¢2) requests -
areas II and III;~and declining for the present the remaining
three (3) requests - areas IV, V, and VIII~ Furthermore, it is
recommended that if the three (3) areas be accepted it be stipu-
lated that construction commence within a reasonable period .of
time, say two (2) years. This is considered desirable frae.the
standpoint of future planning of the City*s interceptor system
and treatment facilities. Each of the above areas has been
previously requested by the county for inclusion prior to the
City's most recent policy revision on resolution areas,
Approved: S! Benton O. Dillard
Benton OD Dillard, Rayor
Committee Chairman
Approved: S! Vincent S. Mheeler
Vincent S. Mheeler, Vice Mayor
Approved: S! Julian F, HOrst '
Julian F. HOrst, City Manager'
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure
accordingly. The motion was seconded by Mr. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
UNFIniSHED BUSINE$S: None.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None.
II~TROOUC~ION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
LICENSES.TAXES: Ordinance No. 17969, amending Section 20, relating to
proration, of the Roanoke City Tax Code, ha,in9 previously been before Council for
its first reading, read and laid over, was again before-the body, Mr. ~heeler
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
~79
:80
(o17969) AN O~DINANCK amending nad reordalelag Sec. 20. Proration, of
Article I, Chapter 8, Title VI. Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
ac emended, waking provision for the proration of certain license taxes imposed
said Chapter, and the circumstances under and the alee uithin uhich proration may
(For rail text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 397.)
Hr. Mheeler moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion mss seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted bx the following vote=
AYES: Yessrs. Bosmell, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
~lllard ............... ~ ....................
NAYS: Ressrs. Jones and Llsk ......2.
BBBGEF-COMRONREALTH*$ At"TORNEY: Council haying directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing the employment of a part-time Assistant
Commonwealth*s Attorney at an annual salary rate of $?,000.00, he presented same;
whereupon, Hr. Pollard offered the following Resolution=
(Ul?geB) A RESOLEFION approving the Commonwealth*s Attorney's employment
of a part-time Assistant Commonwealth"s Attorney. at an annual salary rate of
$7,000.00.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 31. page 39b.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Ur. ~heeler aa~ aGopte~ by the iollo.ing vote:
AYES: messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .... ~ .......................
NAYS: . ................. ~-'--~ .... o.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
and Contzact J, Mechanical and Filter Equipment, with a combined bid on Contract l
and Contract J, in connection with the Falling Creek Filter Plant, and directing
the City Manager to proceed with certain other work at the Filter Plant, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the followicg Resolution:
(#17987) A RESOLUTION rejecting all bids received for certain improvements
the City*s Falling Creek Filter Plant; and directing the City Manager to take
proper action to accomplish the provision of a new pump, the.renewal of two chlorinot,
and certain related mark at said Filter Plant.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 397.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Rt. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................
LEGISLATION: Mr. Boswell offered the following Resolution requesting
the local representatives in the Geuernl Assembly to introduce legislation providing
tb~
that went,n, willful or lntentioncl destruction of private mad/or public
preperty of the valae of $50.00 or more shell constitute a fmlouy end be peeiabable
accordle~ly:
(~lTPSO)
& RHSOLUrI~N calling upon the ~ity*s representatives in th'e
1968 Session of the General Assembly of Virginia to introduce legislation providing
that the wanton, willful or intentional destruction of private and/or public
property of the value of $50.00 or more shell constitute a feloay.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook fl,. 31, page 397.)
Hr. H,swell moved the adoption of the ~esoletion. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Jones and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Hessrs. H,swell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,no Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.'
NAYS: None ..........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
SCHOOLS: Mayor Dillard presented a communication from Mrs. Kinzer
Otterman, President of the Highland Park Parent-Teacher Association, advising that
a petition signed by 1o046 citizens in the southwest end southeast sections of the
City of Roanoke requesting that consideration be given to placing the proposed new
Soethuest Junior High School in Highland Park rather than FIshborn Park has been
presented t9 the Roanoke ~ity School B,ara.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
GARBAGE REMOVAL-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The Mayor presented copy of a
Resolution of the East Gate Civic League, expressing its appreciation to Council
and administrative officials for their help, understanding and cooperation fa the
landfill operation at East Gate Park.
Mr. Pollard moved that the Hms,luCiDa be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION: Mr. Jones discussed bills being considered at the 1968
session of the General Assembly and seggested that the City Attorney order copies
of the bills Council would be interested in for consideration.
Mr, Jones moved that further consideration of legislative matters be
given by the members of Council at the next regular meeting of the body. The motiox
was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk reported that Dr. John P. Wbeeler, Jr., bas
qualified as a member of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired term
of Mr. Roy L. Webber, resigned, ending ~une 30, 1968.
Mr, Boswell moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: ~he City Clerk reported that Mr. Sydnor W. Hrizendifle, Jr.,
has qualified as n member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term
of Mr. James Y. Neal, resigned, ending December 31, 1968.
Mr,.Boswell loved tbet the report be received end filed, The motiom ual
seconded b7 Hr, Jones end onsailoesly adopted,
BUDGET: The Cit7 ¢ler~ reported that Messrs, Howard J, Hrinuer, JiBes
Hart, Jr** John Holllde7 Eennett, Milliem A, Martin, Benton O, Dillard, Julius F,
Hirst end J, Robert Tholas have qealified es lelbers of the Budget Collission for
the (iscel leer 1960-69.
Hr, Boswell loved tbnt the report be received nad filed, The lotion
seconded bi Hr. Jones end unmnlloesll adopted,
On lot*ion ~f Mr. Mheeler, seconded' by Mr. Jones sad unnallously adopted,
lbo meetiog was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, February 5, 1960.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting ia the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, February 5, 1968, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRRSENT: Councilmen John M. Boswell, James'B. Jones, David E, Lisk,
Frank N. Perkins*n, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, Sr,, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor
Benton O. Dillard ............................. ~.
ABSENT: None ....................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Birst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Hamer,
Assistant City Ranagero Mr. B. Benjamin Jones, Jr** Assistant City Attorney, and
Mr, J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened uith a prayer by Councilman James E,
Jones.
MINUTF~: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
October 23, 1967, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Jones, seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved'as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MAI~EES:
CITY GOVERNMENT: A committee of the People*s Voters League composed of
Mr. A. Byron Smith, Mrs. Thonasloe ~illlams and the Reverend C. T. Green appeared
before Council end renewed previous charges of discrimination on the part of city
officials in the area of hiring, firing and promotions from the standpoint of the
Negro commanity.
In this connection, the ~everend Green read t~e following statement in
support of the charges:
"Honorable Mayor
Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Honorable Mayor Dillard:
To the Members of the Roanoke Citr Council:
The Peoples Voters League being in consensus with ~ross
sections of the people of the City of Roanoke decided a gem
days ago to request time to Air before you, general complaints
in the area of hiring, committee appointments and promotions.
Ii is the belief of the Peoples Voters League, that our
City Government, at this point is behind in msRing progress
in our City as a whole. It is our further belief that the
City officials are purposely and deliberately delaying progress
by their insulant attitude. Discrimination is still being
practiced in every area. of oar City Government. An attempt has
been made to negotiate with City Officials to bring about a
solution to some of the problems without any results. As a
matter of fact, our grievances have been completely ignored
and we feel that this is an Insult to the people of our City,
in fact the City officials have shoun no indication of
negotiating in good faith. Dishonesty have been exemplified
in the crudest manner. There were jobs that w~re admitted to
be open and available nod when applied for by Negroes mere
August
immediately abolished, this is aao~her:~ct ~r discriminatory
practices by tho Mo·ante City Gorerawent. Me f, el that all
enployeei phould be advanced and proaoted on their cbllity
rather than race or color. However, it's evident that this
Is not tkd feeling of all the City officials. If our City is
to lika progress, all Citizens must be treated equally or
unrest uill result. Me-are amare of the rant that me have ·on
had any disturbances here Is our City like many other cities
ccFgs; the nation..Me are ant ~drocatl~g disturbances
oppose to thl~ kind of actions but me Ire also auzre o~ ~e
fact tilt If air grievances continue to go ·a-headed and
deliberated ignored, we kzow what the possibility might be.
Me also ueFe astonished at.the practices of discrinioatloz in
the Police Departnezt, it nas admitted by the heads of the
Pollen Dcp·rtnent In the presence.of other City officials
Including the City Manager, that a ~egro police is ant
aligned to fully represent the L·u. Me find it hard to
believe that after Tuenty-years after the first ~egroes uere
hired by the City of ioazohe Police Department, that a
statement should be made to · group cf Citizens by the
Department~heads to the effect that the department hsd ·pproved
of with-draulng · ~egro pollcena· In the adainistering of
police duties because a white officer was preferred. These
statenents uere made in the presence of bt least six other
City officials, it seems to have been general feelings of
agreement among them all in every incident of expression
condoning such policy. On Aug·st 2. 1967, folloufng, a meeting
on July 17. 1967 at 10:00 a.a.. uhich followed · meeting on
April 14, 1967 with the City Manager and a portion of his
staff, ue wrote u letter signed by a group of Citizens to all
of the persons aha had been present plus letters to the. Mayor
and to all Members of abe City Council. To this date, not ·
one of the men uho are suppose to be responsible men holding
responsible positions la nor City Government have had the
common decency or have shown the common courtesy to answer a
letter that was addressed to them. ootlining grievances
expressed by this group of citizens.
Non members of Council. honesty and integrity on the part
of City officials administering the various unties is important
in every transaction. How can this City function? Ham can
Citizens negotiate in good faith? Row can our City make lt*s
contribution to the uorthwhlle advances to nan during times
lihe these? How can we expect this City to grow to it's
fulles potential? Hal can we have faith and trust in our City
Covernment with the absence Of honesty and integrity On their
part.
We hope la the near future, that our Government will
consist of men with integrity, honesty, unbias, un-prejudice
in their thinking, actions and behavior.*
MFS. Mllliams presented a copy of the folloming communication dated
1967, referred to in the statement of the Reverend Green:
· August.2, 1967
Mr. Julian Hirst, City Manager
City of Roanoke
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Me uomld like to express the appreciation,of the Peoples Voters
League for meeting with our committee on Monday, July 17, 1967
at 10:00 A. M..at the Orange Areaue ~. W. C.A. It was rery
gracious of you to take time to discuss with us,some of the
problems of our community, in dealing with our city government.
At this time it appears to us that ue were not able to arrive
at any solutions.to any of the problems, nor did ue see any
hope of finding Solutions for some. You might say that our
dismay is In the area of three things specifically, namely;
(1) from our April meeting with you we.were assured that if
qualified Negroes applied they would be acceptable applicants
for job openings. There were positions we thought or felt
~ould become available or open for promotion for Negroes during
the month of May. bouever in our meeting of July l?tb we were
notified that even though two Negroes did apply, these Jobs
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had been ·bolished end long since el·sallied as *Excess
· Baggage** If orr city is to progress ·11 clblne·s most be
· soured of full participation or unrest will result.
Oar second dism·y (2) ue find that there Is general feeling
in the oper·tion of the Police Deportment th·t at various
time· the color or race of · policeman make· · differe·ce ia
· dminiatering police duties. You alii recoil, It uss stated
that it is possible if · complainant did not perfer · Negro
police officer, the department approved bf changing the race
of the police officer. Thirdly (3) ia our meeting of April.
1967, there mas · request that the committee attempt Immediately
to supply Negro men as Umater meter readers. This was done
and our first applicants mere given i very cool receptiOn and
rejected.
These things indicate a gener·l laxness la negotiating with,
apply equal protection, proper promotion for. and discrimination
in the directioe or the Negro community. Me feel that these
conditions exist throughout the official operation of the city
government.
However, despite our belief in this direction, me hope that
future meetings may be posaible in the interest of good community
relations. Coupled with other things ue have been led to believe
that although the positions mentioned have been eliminated as
· excess baggage*, other positions mere created and filled. It
Is very important that our city government assure full participa-
tion.'
Very Truly yours,
5! A. Byron Smith
A. Byron Smith
Mrs. Annie B. Keeling
Mrs. Lottie Neeley
Reverend C. T. Green
W. E. Majors
N. A. Grimes
Reverend 5. A, Raines
Mr. ~ Mrs. J, lius Call,uny*
Mayor Dillard stated that the communication should have been addressed to
Council and placid on the agenda for official acknowledgement, advising that
Resolution ~o. 10629, adopted June 19, 1950, established · policy, that neither
creed nor color would be considered as a prerequisite in ability of an individual
to be employed by the City of Roanoke and that the, Resolution is still in effect.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Llsh moved that the Mayor appoint
a committee to reviem the communication dated August 2, 1967, ne~ submit its report
and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkins.ri.
Mr. Jones offered a substitute motion that Council take the matter under
advisement and that copies of pertinent information be furnished to the members Of
the body for proper action. The motion was seconded by Hr. Wheeler and adopted,
Messrs. Boswell, L~sk and Perkinson voting no.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENIlE AND DOMESTIC RELATION5 COURT: Mr. John W.
Gibson, owner of Master Radio and Television, 1941 Franklin Road, S. N., appeared
before Council and cited three instances of break-ins and burglaries at his place
of business, complaining that although the juveniles m~re arrested there were no
Mr. Boswell moved that the Mayor appoint a committee to investigate the
matter and submitits report to Council. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Lisk and
unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard ~ppoleted Messrs, John M, Boswell, Chnir~an, Frank
PETITIONS AND COMEUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-ANIMALS: A communication from the Roanoke Valley Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, requesting that $3,000.07 be Included lo the
proposed bndg6t for 1969069 ns a contribution to the organization, uts before
Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the Budget Commission for
considerntion'in its preparation of the proposed budget for 1966-69. The motion
mas seconded by Hr. Pollard end unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: A Resolution of the Central Council Parent-Teacher
Association in special recognition of Dr. Rllliam H. Reeler for creating public
understanding within the community and giving service to the citizens of Roanoke
above and beyond the call of duty as Commissioner of Health mas before Council.
Mr. Rheeler moved that the Resolution be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that the $H~3.3~ repaid to the Virginia State Library by Mr. Richard F.
Lancaster, representing the principal and interest due on a fellowship loan granted
to him when he was associated with the Roanoke Public Library, be appropriated for
tho purchase of books and related materials under the state aidprogram:
*Roanoke, Virginia
February 5,
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On August 8, lgH?, Mr. Richard F. Lancaster repaid to the
Virginia State Library the sum of $963.30 representing tbe
principal and interest due on a fellowship loan granted to him
when he mas associated with the Roanoke Public Library. Of
this sum, the principal was $791.67 and interest was
At the time this was a charge made against the City*a state
aid account, With the repayment, it has now been credited
bach to abe City and is available for expenditure.
It is recommended that this amount be appropriated to the
operating expense account in order that it may be used for the
purchase of books and related materials under the State aid
program.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager*
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a verbal report that since
writing the above report the City Auditor has informed him that the $093.39 was
anticipated in the revenue section of the 1957-~9 budget when it was adopted and
is eot available for an additional appropriation.
Mr. Iheeler moved that the repork or the City Ecmzger be received znd
filed. The motioe nas seconded by Or. Pollzrd and aaaalmously adopted.
DUDG~T-ELECTIONSC The City Manager submitted a written report, recommend,
icg that $1o000,00 be transferred from Fees for Professional and Special Services
aid $2,0DO, DO from Printing and Office Supplies to Fersoncl Services under Section
uBS, 'Electoral Hoard,u of the 1967-69 budget, to provide funds for extra help
needed for the purging of five additional voting precincts hefere July 1, 1960.
After a discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard emphasizing that Council
appropriated foods for the creation of three new voting precincts this year end
that if the new precincts are not created and anyone is denied the right to vote
this fall because of crowded conditions it is not the fault of Council, Erg LIsk
moved that the body concur in abe recommendation of the City Eanager and offered
the folloming emergency Ordinance;
(SI?glO) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section nO5, ~Electoral
Board,' of the 1957-6B Appropriation Ordinance, and providing fOr an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 402.)
Er. Lick moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lick, Perhinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None--~0 ..................... O.
DELINQUEr~ TAXES: The City Manager submitted a wri~tten report, trans-
mitting a list of properties against which there are delinquent taxes and
recommending that the City Attorney be authorized on~ directed to cause suits in
equity to be instituted and conducted for the purpose of enforcing the lien for the
delinquent taxes and other assessments.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
i#17990) A RESOLUTION authorixing 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 Hook No. 31, page 402.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was secondel
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lick, Perklnson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................
NAYS: None ......................... O,
ELECTRICIANS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE; Council having referred the complai~
of Cross Electric Company, Incorporated, with regard to electrical fees it has been
required to pay to the City of Roanoke in connection with the Rurt Park Housing
!
FroJect et the basil tilt the fees are not ia coarnrlit! with the City Code, to the
City Manager for study aid report, the City Manager submitted the folloulng report,
stating that be is satisfied the real mere properly applied Ond tilt the amount
collected is correct~
'Rolaohe, Virginia
Februlry 5, 1960
Honorable #ever and City Co~acfl
~osnoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On Jnnnnry 2, 1968, the City Council hud before it copies
received by members of a letter from Mr, James L. Cross, Jr.,
President. of Cross Electric Company, Incorporated, addressed
to the Citl*s Electrical Inspector. Mr. Crosses letter of
December 18, 196T, fovunrded · check for $81.00 'under protest'
f~r payment of fees for controcturnl work ou the Hurt Park
Housing ProJect. Mr. Cross stated 'we do not believe it is a
proper fee', that °ue hereby protest the fees that have here
before been charged to us for this proJect' and that it mas
believed the fees 'are not in conforwi~y* math the City Code.
The City Council asked that I report to you on this.
Cross Electric Compan'y is the electrical contractor on the
Housing .ProJect. The uork mas started in August and continued
to December without a permit. Hr. Cross had been advised to
get the proper permit. Upon contact in December, he then made
application for a permit and submitted n chech covering uhat'
he had considered was correct.· Doth the Duilding Commissioner
and the Electrical Inspector advised Mr. Cross that he had not
computed the permit fee correct. Re did not agree nnd ~efused
to obtain · permit.
The Inspection ~epnrtment aOvtseu Mr. Cross, the ~eueral
Contractor and the Housing Authority that a Stop-Nork Order
would be issued unless the proper permits were obtained by
December 18, 1967.
Permits were obtained prior to the above date for all
electrical services, outlets, et cetera except a certain number
of exhaust fans were not included. Mr. Cross mas advised of
the number of fans that required permits. This required
additional fee of $87.00 which amount is mentioned in his letter.
The project consists of thirteen (13) buildings, contain-
lng one hundred five (105) apartments plus one (1) garage
building. Each apartment is wired Independently, the same as
a single family residence. Each apartment has a service switch'
and meter loop and this has seemed to be the item questioned
by Mr. Cross.
A total of 127 permits were issued with fees in the amoont
of $790. O0 collected. The reason for 127 permits instead of
105 (number of apartments) is that permits were issued for
street lighting, main service to project and temporary service
to the project.
There is available a complete breakdoun of the wiring in
each apartment ns mall as of all wiring if the City Council
would wish to review it. This breakdown was carefully checked
and rechecked'as to method of calculation and us to application
of fees. This Information is always available to a contractor
and is made known to him. It is also standard practice to have
the Auditor's office check the breakdown to assure proper
application of the Code and collection of fees.
Ne are satisfied that the fees were properly applied and
that the amount collected is correct.
Respectfully submitted,
Si Julian F.' Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager*
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Mr, Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Llsk and aaanlmoa~ly'adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Hannger submitted the
follouing report on ehsnges ia the personnel of the Police Department and the
Fire Department for the month of December, 1967t
*Ronnoheo Virginia
February 5, lq6H
Honorable Hayer nnd City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below are the personnel changes for the Police nnd
the Fire Department for the month of December, 1967:
*Police Department
'Police Officer E. G. HcClamma - resigned Deceeber 3, lg67.
Police officer - P. E. Plnisted - resigned December 15, 1967.
Police Officer E.F. Martin - resigned December 26, 1967,
Mr. Harold E. Shochley, hired as Police Officer December 27,
'Ending December 31, lq6?, there are three vncau¢ies.'
'Fire Department
*The~e were no changes in personnel in the Fire Department
during December 1967.' The Fire Department had a complement of
179.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Managerw
Mr. Jnnes moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and nnanimously adopted.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC NELFARE-JDVENILE DETENTION ROME; The City
Manager submitted n written report, transmitting the following semi-annual report
of the Superintendent Of Detention on the operation of the Juvenile Detention Nome
for the period July 1o 1967, thrqugh December 31,
*Date; January 17,
To: Hiss, Bernice Jones, Director of Public Eelfare
Fr~m: Giles Lambert~ Superintendent o( Detention
ROANOKE JUVENILE DETENTION HOME
ANNUAL R~PORT ~ 1967
Attached are statistics for the last six months of the
Juvenile Home operation from July 1, 1967 through December
31, 1967. You have in your files a semi-annual report of the
operation from January 1, 1967 to June 30, 1967. This report
will summarize the operation from January 1, 1967 to December
31, 1967.
During the month of July we had our second attempt at a
planned break. Ho serious damage resulted to the Home o~ the
children. Home?er, Mrs. Holstein, Proctor I, did suffer from
a slight heart attack and shock during the confusion and mas
off from duty approximately three and one-half months. As
yOU are aware, a requested change in staff mosmade and since
that date we are fortunate in not experiencing any other
serious incidents.
In October, the Hollins College volunteer girls returned
to our program. They lead one hour of recreation for the
children once a weeh each Tuesday night.
~he Ckupluia for the tkrue¢lty llUtJtltlOU~, upeusurud
by tko Roslohe #Unifiers Conference, iai al tho Job as or
November 1, lo ute looking.forward to developing 8 religious
program mftk some coatluslty uad follom-up.
The Junior League of Roanoke discontinued their arts and
craftu program us of December 31. They hope to use their
efforts la %he community working on preventive measures. They
discontinued the program because of the more uggres'sive and
sophisticated delinquents ue uaw detain.
Several conferences have been held with school and state
officials concerning the up-grading of the detention school
program. It appears me ere ready to move forward la securing
a full-tine teacher. One big problem to over-cone is the
lack of adequate space in which to conduct the classes. Ne
hope this situation mill be remedied in the next fiscal budget
study.
The Nome has had three tuvfl-oyers in male proctors. Any
change in staff almays presents problems with the children and
other staff. The turn-overs alii continue until salaries are
adjusted to meet the qualifications se have to meet for the Job.
The superintendent has, for public relations, appeared
on T.V. pr0grans and spoken to several local citizens groups
and in Rsdford and Pulaski Virginia, The superintendent has
attended the quarterly meetings of superintendents in Richmond.
the Annual Conference on Social Welfare and the Chapel Hill
Workshops. One staff member attended u tis week course at
R.P.I, on child-care. Ne hope this course can be repeated in
1968 with another staff member attending,
The Hone. through the help of our City Hanager and other
City departments, has completed the following projects:
~ullding painted on outside
New T.V. set purchased
New clothes drier purchases
4. New directional sign on highway
5. Highway leading to Home off Route 460 was placed
under State Maintenance
Brush behind Hone cut and burned by Janitor and
boys lu detention
7. Plalground fence painted.
Several rose hushes and other shrubbery dnnnted
by Hrs. Smith. n staff member, have been set out
to beautify the grounds of the Home.
The lear of 1968 has already presented the Home with
several challenges that must be met.
1. ~t~ff~nq - The Personnel Department is aware of
this problem, Hue to inadequate salary.' we have not been able
to replace the Procter II position that has been vacant since
September. I have recommended that the Proctor II position
be reclassified to Proctor I. acd the position of Assistant
Superintendent be reinstated with adequate salary so me might
find someone for the position. The State, as you are amnre,
has set ninlmum qualifications for each position in the
detention hone along with a salary scale. Thlsscale should
be our guide.
2. School PFooran - The school administration is working
hard to secure funds to provide the Home with no all day school
program. This program is most'needed and desirnble~ Howevere
the Home is responsible for providing adequate class space.
The proposed addition bas been'requested in the budget for ,
several lears, but has not been approved. (The addition is
being renewed for budget consideration this year, 1968). I
hope that by all of us joining forces, this dream of space will
become a reulitI during 1968.
3. Air Conditiqnino - This item has been requested for
several lears without results. I hope it might receive con-
sideration in the next budget study. Air conditioning is no
longer a'luxury, but a must to assure maximum output from the
staff and reduce behavior problems among disturbed children.
In conclusion. I want to commend the staff for their
enthusiasm, loyalty.,~nd bard work during the past year.
g
Hiving dedicatedgeople like them.with which to work makes my
risks much easier, They all have doan excellent work.
mustn,t forget that the Juvenile Home Is a 7~dsy a week, 24
hoar a day operation, fa light of this fact, the Howe bus bcd
Again ue pledge to you our loyalty:for tb~~ new year'of
Mr, Janes moved that copies af the report be referred to the Hudget
Coiaission rot its information la connection math preparation of the budget for
the 1968-69 fiscal year. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler end uounimously
adopted.
ZONING: Co~acil haviog ~eferred to the City Planning Commission for stud
report and recommendation the requett of Mr. J. Garry Clay that a portion of a
4.B35-ocre tract of land located on the sooth side of Colonial Avenue, S. W., west
o! Brondnay, Official Tax Mo. 1280321, be rea,ned from LMe Light Manufacturing
Dlstrict~ to C-l, Office and InstitutiOnal DiStrict, the City Planning Cowwissfou
submitted a written report, adrlrfog that Mr. Clay has'asked thai the red'est /or
rezoning be withdrawn and recommending that said request be 9r~nted.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and that Mr. Clay be permitted t~ withdraw his request for
fez,ming. The motion was seconded by Mr. 8,smell.and unanlm~usly adopted.
~ONING: Council ~avlng referred to the City Planning Commission for
studyt 'report and recommeodotion the request of Mr. Giles B. Parker, Jr., et al.,
that property located on th~ west side of Peters Creek Road, N. W., described as
part of Lot 4 and all of Lots 5. 6. 7, 8 and'9, M. S. Clark Nap, Official Tax Nos.
2??0203, 277~202 and 2770~01. be fez,ned from C-I, Office and Institutional District
to C-2, General Commercial District. the City Planning Comwtssion submitted a
written report, recommending that the request for rezcning be 9ranted.
Mr. ~heeler moved thot'a public bearing on the request for rezoning be
held at 2 p.m., Monday. March 11, 1968. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard
and unanimoosly adopted.
ZONING: Council baying referred the request of Mr. J~ E. Cundiff that
property located on the north side of Mis~ Avenue, S. E.. between Seventnenth
Street Mod ~wenttetb Street (Mow vacated, discoetinoed end closed), described as
Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 38, McDonald Additio~t Official Tax Nos. 4~10301, 4210302
and ~210303,'be Fez,ned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to either C-2.
General Coamercial'Dlstrict,'or LM, Light Manufacturing Olst~lct, bach to the City
Planning Commission for ~urther study, report and recommendation as to which
classification n public hearing should c~ver, the City Planning Commission submitte(
the following report, recommending that the public hearing cover the ~las~iflcation
of Light Manufacturing District:
"February'l, 1966
The H~ .... ble Benton ~. Dillard, ~ayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentle~en:
At-it· meeting of January 24,~1968=tke City Plcoeicg Com-
mission considered,the above deauribed,request. ~Tke ~ ~
Planning Comm~ssio·~agrecd ihet~et:lts.meeti·g of*November
l, I967 ibe renon~ng~requeat by Mr. Cocdiff uss considered
by the Commission os · LH Light Nsnefeuturing District
request due to the fica tk·t there is eot · legal basis for
considering · C-2 Genera! Commercial District request.
In vieu of the foregoing, e motion mas made and unanimously.
carried recommending to City Council th·t the request or
Mr. J. E. Cuadiffo os outlined, be scheduled for · public
beefing aa a renaming request from ED Duplex Residential
District to LM Light M·nufacturing District.
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick
Chairman#
· '#fl Mheeler moved that · p·blic hearing aa rezoning the above property
from RD. Duplex Resident~a! District, to LM,'Llght Ma~ufacturiug District, be held
at 2 p.m**'Moeday, March Ii, 1468. The motion uss seconded by Mr~ Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NO~E.
UNFINISHED BONINESS:
LEGISLATION: Council having agreed to consider at each meeting bills
presented at the 19tis session of the General Assembly, the matter mas before the
body.
'Mr. Jones called attention to House Bill 303, permitting the councils
of any city and'gorera~ng body of any county to levy u city or County use tax
at · rate of one p~F cent for the g~nerul fu~d ~f ;uch city ...... tv, voicing
the opinion that Council should ~o on record as expressing its interest In'the
bill and hoping It mill pass.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that Ma½or Dillard
be instructed to write a letter to the local representatives in the ~eneral
Assembly indicating the position of the Council o~ the Clay'of RoanOke'with regard
to House Bill 303. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Lisk an~ ·nanimously adopted.
CONSiOEDAT~ON OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AN~'CONSI~ERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONINg: Ordinance No. 17973, r~zoning property located betueen Lukens
Street and'Contained Road, N. E.. parallel to Noble Aven~ and Sycamore Aven~e,
described ns Blocks H: G and L, Uilllamson Groves ~ap, from IBM, Industrial
Development Distr~ct, to C-2, General Commercia~ Distr~ct~ having previously
been before Council for its first reading, r~ad and laid over, was again before
the body, Mr. lbeeler offering the fo~louing for its second reading and final
adoption:
(z17973) AN O~DINANCE to amend Title iV; Chapter 4.1~ Section 2, of
The Code of the'City of Roanoke, 195b~ as amended, and Sheets Nos. 307 and 308,
Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, fa relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 3~, page 398.)
Mr. Mheoler moved the adoption of the Ordlosnce. The motion nas seconded
by Rt. Rosmeil ond. od*pied by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. fl*smell, Jones, Link, Perkins*n, Pollard, Rheeler end
Mayor Dtllard---~ ............................?,
NAYS: None ......--. ................ O,
ZONXNG: Ordinance No. 17974, rezoatng'a portlnc of
described as Section 3, Block 190 Roanoke Development Company, Official Tax No.
1421502, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to R6-1, General Residential
District, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, mas again before the body, Hr, Rheeler offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#17974) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV. Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, aS amended, and Sheet NO. 142, Sectional 1966
Zone Map. City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning,.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 399.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perklnson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell. Jones. Lisk. Perkins*n, Pollard, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................... 7.
NAYS:. None .......................
ZONING: Ordinance No. 17975, fez*ming the eastern fifty feet of property
described as portions of Lots ? and 0, Section 2, Mllliamsoc Court Map, Official
Tax No. 2161D12, from RG-I, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercia]
District, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, mas again before the body. Mr. Rheeler offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(n17975) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 216. Sectional
1966 Zone Map. City of Roanoke. in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 401.)
Mr. Mheelermoved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, LaRk. Perkins*n. Pollard, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................
NAYS: None ........................ O.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STATE OICHRAYS: Council having directed the City Att*rna
to prepare the proper measure permitting the Pare Oil Company to maintain a canopy
on its property located at 3032 Rtlliamson Road, N. M., encroaching on a planned
major arterial highway right-of-may and over an established building setback line,
that the foil*ming Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(817991) AH ORDINANCE granting revocable, non-transferable authority to
Pure Oil Company to moint~le · certain canopy on premises located it 3~32 Nllllemso~
Bold, N, N., ksO#u II the eosterl; ports of Lots I and 2, Block 1, Nip' of
Lawn Subdivision. emcroock~ug au u planned ~cJor u~teriol highw-o! right-of-uny
iud over au established building s~tbock line, upon certmio terms tad conditions.
NHEREAS. Pore Oil Cowpuu~, occupcot of the property or premises herein-
after described, hun requested that it be permitted to maintain i certain cucopr
over ~ts gasoline pomps on ~id property, the roar of which canopy will overhang
and encroach into the'right-of-uny heretofore ploe~ed and approved us a major
arterial highmcy, being Nill~smsoo Ro~d. and other portions of which slid c~nopy
end said Company's gasoline pumps and pump Island are and mould continue tl be
permitted, under certain conditions, to encroach into the 25-foot wide setback area
established on the west side of said planned maJo~ arterial highmay; and upon
conslder~tion of th~ ~eqnest and' pursuant to the outhorlt~ vested in local governinG
bodies by Chapter ~0o Title 15.1 of the lqSO Code'of Vi~ginia. as amended, this
Council is agreeable to said ownerts proposal and is willing to permit the'encroach-
ment over and in s~id areas upon the terms an~ conditions herein contained.
THEREFORE, HE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
permission be cad is hereby granted to Pure 011 Company. occupant of the premises
located ut ~32 N~lliamson'Road, N. B~, knom£ as the easterly parts Of Lots I and
2, Hlock 1, Hap of Shady Lawn Subdivision, to temporarily maintain as an encroach-
ment a certain canopy orer its gls~llne pomps and pump island locater on said
property, the roof of which said canopy shal~ extend not wore than'$ feet Into the
area planned a~d approved as the right-of-uny for a major arterial highway, namely,
Rllllawson R~ad, and to be no closer than 12 ~eet to the ground level over such
right-of-uny; the ~aJor portion cf said canopy and Its s~pporting c~lumns and
certain gasolJ'ne pumps and a pump island to be located within the 2S-foot ~ide
building setback area established for said'maJOr arterial highway; all such
construction to be maintained with approved and permitted building materials and
to be properly cons~r~cted and s~fely maintained at the expense o~ said occupant,
in accordance ~ith ~mch of the City's bulldin~ regulations end requirements as are
applicable thereto; the maintenance of the aforesaid'encroachment to ~e subject to
the limitations co%tailed in §15.1-376 of the' 1950 Code of Virginia, ubovementioned
end the permit herein granted to be non-transferable and revocable at ~he will of
the City Council, and it to be agreed by said permJttee and to be evidenced b~ its
execution of an a~tested c~py of this' ordinance, t~at said permittee consents
hereto and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the city of Roanoke of and from
all claims for injuries or damages to persona or property that may i'm any manner
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this ordinance shall not
become fully effective until' ~uch t~me as a mrltten permit shall have been Issued
b~ the City's Building Commissioner to the aforesaid occupant or its duly authorize
coelroclor or representotlve, permitting the eforesuid construction, and until on
tit*sled copy of tkis ordinance shull hare keen duly signed, sealed, uti,sled smd
ockoouledged by uuthorized oFFicials of slid permittee and/or the lumful emmet of
suid property end shall kave keen udmJtted to record, at the expense of said
permittee, in the deed kooks in the Clerk*s Office of the Hastings Court of the
City of Roanoke.
ACCEPTED and EXECUTED by the undersigned this day of
1968:
PURE OIL COMPANY
B~
Attest:
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Ih*cleF and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lish, Perklnson, Pollard, Mb*cleF end
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
SALE OF PROPERTY-INDUSTRIES-STATE HIGSMAYS: Council havln9 directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure requesting the Virginia Department of
Highways to kuild an industrial access road to a 9.BB-acre parcel of land on the
southwest si~e of the right-of-way of Interstate Spur 581, designated as Official
Tax No. 213~D01, purchased from the City Of Roanoke by The Macke Company, be
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution:
(~17992) A RESOLUTION recommending and urging the initiation of u
project to provide industrial access from 10th Street, N. M** to a new, expanding
three-state regional headquarters center for a certain food commissary and
distribution establishment; setting out the need therefor; makln9 provision for
furnishing the necessary right-of-way therefor and for the adjustment of utilities;
and assuring the Cttyts future maintenance of said new street.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 404.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption OY the Eesolntion. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Llsk, Perkiuson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................6.
NAYS: Mr, Boswell .....................1.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BDSINESS:
SEdERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. gheeler asked for a progress report on the
proposed storm drain projects for Bin*field Boulevard, S. M., Deuniston Avenue,
S. M., Salem Turnpike, N. W., at Red Fox Drive, and £1n9 Street, N. E., pointing
Out that it will soon be spring and that ke would like to see these projects
started before something really big comes up.
The City Manager submitted u progress report on the above storm drain
projects.
E~ u~tJoo als &thee on tko
DEPArT#RET OF PUBLZC ERLFARK: Council keying increased the membership
or tko Advisory Hoard of Public Welfare, Mayor Dlllurd called for nominations to
fill the one remuielog vacancy.
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination lhe none of John O. Atkios.
There being on further oomloa&iooso the Reverend John O. Atkius
.elected os o neeber of the Advisory Doerd of Public Welfare for a term ending
November 7, le6o, by the follomiag vote:
FOR RS. AT,IHS: Messrs. Rosmell, Jones, Llsk, Perkioson, Pollard,
Rheeler and Muyor Dillard ........................
Ia this connection, ~be City Clerk reported abe quulificati?n of Hrs.
Charles $. Perkins, Jr., Hrs. Janes H. Sumpter, Jr., Mr. Curtis L. Lemon, Mr.
O. Jack Sounders, Hr. Andres R. Thompson and the Reverend Noel C. Tailor as
additional members of the Advisory Board of Public Welfare for a term ending
November 7,
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unnoinously adopted.
HEALTH DHPARTWHNT: The City Clerk reported that Er. Margaret M. Glendy
has qualified as Acting Counissioner of Health for the City of Roanoke.
Mr. Li~ moved that the report be received and filed. The notion sas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
On motion, of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Hr. Boswell and unanimously adopted
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
/ City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL. REGULAR REKTING.
Monday. Fmbrnary 12o
The Council of the City of Eonookm met in rcgolor meeting ia the Cooecil
Chamber in the Municipal Dollding, Hoodny, February 12, 196G, ut 2 p.m., the regult
mnctl~hour, with Mayor Dlllord presiding.
PRZSENT: Councilmen John W. Boswell, Jomes E. Jones, David K. Link,
Frank N. Perkinson. Jr** Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler end Mayor Eenton O.
Dillard ........................................
ABSENT~ None ......................... O.
OFFICERS PRE.SENT; Mr. Julian F. Birst, City #monger. Br. Byron E. Hamer.
Assistant City Mnnsger. Mr. Jamns N. Klecanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas. City Auditor.
IN¥OCATION: The meeting was opened with u preyer by Dr. Edgar A. Ports.
one of the Ministers of Greene Memorial Methodist Church.
MINLrFES: Copy of the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on
Friday, October 27. 1967. haying been furnished each member of CooncJl. on motion
of Mr. Jones. seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed mith and the minutes approved as recorded.
REARING OF CITIZEr~5 UpON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council having continued until 2 p.m.. Monday, February 12, 1966,
the public hearing on a request of Hr. James L. Trinkle. et ax.. that pro~erty
located on the north side of Dale Avenue, S. E., between Sixteenth Street and
Eighteenth Street, described as Lots 20, 21 and the east ten feet of Lot 19, Bloch
Oak Ridge Land Company, Official Tax No. 4212216, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Reside
tinl District, to C-2, General Commercial District, at the request of Mr. John D.
Copenhaver, Attorney, representing the petitioners, in view of opposition presented
at the public hearing on January 29, 1968, for the purpose of ascertaining if the
question could be resolved during that period of time, the matter was again before
the body.
In this connection, Mr. Copenhaver advised that he has been onable to
resolve the matter and that in view of the opposition and the fact that the City
Flanning Commission has recommended that the request for rezoning be denied it is hi
desire to withdraw the reqoest for reaoning.
Mrs. J. M. ~narles appeared before Council and advised that the sixteen
residents who opposed the rez~nlog at the public heartng on January 29, 196B, are
still opposedto the tezoning.
Mr. Perkinson then moved that the petitioners be permitted to withdraw
their request for rezoning. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
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ZONINGs Council having continued until 2 p.m., Monday0 February 12, 1969, t~
public hbaring oae request of #r. ~. Price Fields, et al., that property located
on both'sides' of Birchlamn'Avenaeo N, #., betmeen Wflliamson Road end Laafcrd Street
described as Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Page Map, Official Tax Nos. 2170204 and 2170205
and the central portion of e l.O-acre tract of land be rezoned from RS-3, Single
Faatly Residential Dis~rlct,'to C-2, General Commercial District, in vim of the lac
of definite pleas for the development of the property if it is rezoned,'the matter
mas chain before the'body. '
In this connection, WP. John H. Kennekt, Jr.. Attorney, rebresenting the
petitioners, appeared before Council in support of the request of his clients, Mr.
Rennets pointing out that the depth of the lots on the east side Of Ullllamsoa Road
In the ~lcinlty Of Birchlaun Avenue zoned'for general commercial purposes Is shallon
compared to other lots'on the east side of Williamson Road ahd that he mould like to
see a uniform depth in the zoning of these lots.
Er. Fields Stated that he cannot present definite plans as to what mill go on
the property because he cannot sell the land or lease it unless it is reeoned first.
No one appea~feg la opposition to the rezonlng and the City Planning Com-
mission having previously recommended that the request be granted, 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:
(u17993) AN ORDINANCE to ameba Title IV, Chapter 4.1, Section ~, of The Code
'of th~ City of Roanoke, 19S6, as amended, and Sheet No. 217, Sectional 1966 Zone
map, City of Roanoke~ in relation toZoning.
HREREAS, application has beenmade t5 the Council of the City of Roanoke to
have tell property described as Lots 5 and 0, Block 1, Page Map, and being Official
Tax Nos. 2170204 and 2170205, and 51so the ~entral portion f~om a depth of 125 ft.
to 247 ft.'from Williamson Road 5f an one-acre tract, and being Tax Parcel No.
217012fl, rezoned from RS-3, Single Family Residential District~ to C-2, General
Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter '
described land be rezoned from RS-3, Single Family Residential District, to
General Commercial District; and
NBERRAS, 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
as required and for the time provided by said section; and
~BERRAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice mas held on the 29th day
of January, 1969, at 2:00 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at mhich
hearing all parties in interest and citizens mere given au 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.
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THEREFORE, BE IT GRDAINED by the Council of the City of Ronnoke that
Title IV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, ns
amended, relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 217 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, be amended in the roil,wing particular and o, other, viz.:
Property located on both sides of Birchluwu Avenue, N. N** between
Wflllsmsoa Road sod Lung,rd Street, respectively us foil,usa
The property on the south side of said Blrchlown Avenue
described us Lots 5 and 60 BI,ch 1, Page Map end designated
on Sheet No. 217 or the Sectional 1966 Zone Rip, City of
Roanoke, us Official Tax Nos~. 2170204 and 2170205; and
The property au the north side of Blrchlawu Avenue described
as. follows: Beginning at u point on the northerly side of
Oirchlnwn Avenue, Northeest, 247 ft. east from the intersection
of north side of Birchlaen Avenue uith the east side of .
Mlllianson Road, presently BO ft. aide; thence leaving Birch-
lawn Avenue, N. 300 45' W. 120.3 fao more or less, to a point
on the north side of the one-acre tract hereinafter mentioned;
thence along the north, boundary of said tract, S. 620 tS' M.
122 ft. more or lets to the present zoning boundary line
between the C-2, General Commercial. District and the RS-3,
Single Family Residential District, as nh,un on Sheet No. 217
of the Sectional X966 Zoning Rap, City of Roanoke; thence with
said zoning boundary line S. 30o 45' E. 120.3 ft. more or less,
to the side of Birchlawn Avenue; thence with the north side of
Birchlnun Avenue N. 62° 15' E. 122 ft. more or less to the
place of Beginning; end being the central portion of an one-
acre tract designated on Sheet No. 217 of the Sectional 1966
Zoning Map, City of Roanoke, ns Official Tax No. 2170126;
be, and is hereby, changed from RS-3, Single Family Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, and that Sheet No. 217 of the aforesaid map be changed
In this respect.
The motion wes seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Perklnson, Pollard, Mheeler and .Mayor Dillard ...........4.
NAYS: Messrs. Boswell, Jones and Link ..................................3.
ELECYRICIANS-BOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Council having received and filed
a report of the City Manager ia connection with the objection of Cross Electric
Company, Incorporated, to electrical fees it has been required to pay to the City
of Roanoke with regard to the Hurt Park Housing Project On the basis that the fees
are not in conformity with the City Code, said report advising that the fees were
properly applied and that the amount collected is correct, Mr. Charles D. Fox, III,
Attorney, representing Cross Electric Company, Incorporated, appeared before the
body and stated that the report of the City Manager was made without consulting his
client, consequently, there is some question in his mind as to whether or not the
information contained in the report includes all Of the facts in the matter.
Hr. Perkinson moved that the matter be referred back to the City Manager
to confer with representatives of Cross Electric Company, Incorporated, and to
submit a supplemental report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell
and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT:. Mrs. C. M.
Melters, Proprietor of Rodern Tailors, 512 South Jefferson Street, appeared before
Council, advising that around four forty-five p.m., Mednesday, February 7, 196B,
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three young Negro mea entered her store nad attempted to leave with · smearer and
two polrv, of pa·tn, tbnt wbaa nba attempted to mrest one of tho at*la· articles
from one of the me* he knocked her around outside of the, store, that niter she hid
recovered the articles she celled the police, but although the officer arrived in
n comparatively ~kort t~ie the met had fled, MFn. Walters requeotlag abut ndditlouol
police officers be assigned to patrol the doantowa area.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager with n
vies of hnviag Ors. Mnlter~ identify th~ three mia co that warrants CCh be issued
for their arrest. The motion mas seconded by'Mr. Lisk and unanimously odopted.
In this connection, MF. Boswell stated that around three p.m., Sunday,
February 11, 196§, he caught four boys~uriting*obsceoe language on the sidemnlh
in front of the home of pne of his neighbor~ in the 3200 block, of Ashby Street,
S, W** that he told his neighbor to call the police, but that when tbe police arrived
within a few minutes the boys had left, that ia his Opinion the trouble is not with
the police but in the fact that Juveniles, know when they are caught not much will
be done with them.
F~TITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company, trans-
mitting a list of street lights installed during the month of January, 196R, was
before Council.
Mr. Lisk moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
wes seconded by Mr. Perklnson and nnanimo~sl~ adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from Mr. Jnanlngs T. Hlrd, Attorney,
representing Club View Corporation and Roan.he Dist.ributing Company, Incorporated,
requesting that a 12~foot alley running north and south between Patterson Avenue
and RoFeF Avenue, S. M.. parallel to Twenty-third Street, and the western 200 feet
ota 12-foot alley extending east from the above alley parallel to Patterson Avenue,
be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the reques~t be referred to the Citl Planning
~nmmis~sion for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
b~ OF. Boswell and unanimously ndopte~.
Mr. Jones then offered the following Resolution providing for the appoint-
ment of viewers in connection with the application:
(=17994) A RESOL~TION providing for the appointment of five freeholders,
any three uf ahem may act, as viewers in connection mith the application of Club
Vie= Corporation and Roanoke Distributing Company. Inc., to permanently vacate,
discontinue and close (1) the southerly 150 feet of a 12-foot alley running worth
and south through Block S~, Rest End and River Viem Map. from Rorer Avenue to
Patterson Avenue. and (2) the mesterly 200 feet of the 12-;oot alley running west
from Twentl-thJrd,Street through Block Sb, Nest End and River Vlem Map, to the
aforesaid,12-foot alley running north and south through said block.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 407.l
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas seconded
by Nv. H,smell ned adopted by the folloultg vote~
AYES: Ressrs. R,smell, Jones, Llsk, Perkins,n, Pollard~ #heeler and
la/or Dillard .................................. 7.
RAYS: None .......................... O.
CITY GOVERNMENT: The City of I,nih, Republic of ~oreao Sister City of the
City of R,smoke, baying observed Roanoke Day on January 31, 1960, a telegram from
Re/or Park ~un Joe to Ralor Benton O. Dillard, mashing Mayor Dillard and the
citizens of Roanoke an everlasting success and prosperity of the City of Roanoke.
nas before Council.
Re. Lisk moved that the telegram be received and filed. The motion nas
seconded bI Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
la this connection, Rnyor Dillard presented copy of a telegram to Mayor
Park. extending his thoughts and friendship in the observance of Roanoke Day.
advising that Roanoke citizens'thank him for this act and stating that Roanoke
is proud the program has developed in this way.
Mr. Lisk n,red that the copy of the telegram be received and filed. The
notion ~as seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
layor Dillard then presented copy of a communication from Dr. Robert F.
R,th, #edlcal nasal,nary in the Republic of Korea. outlining the limited observance
of Roanoke Day in lonJu due to increased activities of North Korean guerrillas in
the area.
Re. Lisk moved that the copy of the communication be received and filed.
The motion mas seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS-POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mayor
Benton O. Dillard, advising that Detective Sergeant Glenn O. #ills, representing
the Police Department on the Police and Fire Pension Board, has made application
for retirement and that members of the Police Department have nominated Lieutenant
Henry R. Kiser to represent them on the Pension Board, Mas before Council.
Mr. Rheeler placed in nomination the name of Lieutenant Denry R. Kiser as
· member of the Police and Fire Pension Board to replace Sergeant Glenn O. Wills.
There being no further nominations, Lieutenant Henry R. Ktser was appointE
as a member of the Police and Fire Pension Board to replace Sergeant Glenn O. Rills
by the folloming vote:
FOR LIEUTENANT KISER: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard,
#heeler and Mayor Dillard .............................. 7. ·
AGAINST LIEUTENANT KISRR ............ ~ ....... O.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGeT-JUVENILE DETENTION NONE: The City Manager submitted the following
report, recommending that $160.00 be appropriated to provide for the purchase of ·
vacuum sweeper at the Jdvenile Detention Home:
'Roanoke, Virginia
February 12, 1968
Honorable Mayor amd City Council
Roaeohe~ Vlrgieih
Geutlemea~
The cleaning eqaipm6ut at tho Detention Home consists'
largely of a single knee-type vacuem sweeper that was bought
twelve ykara ago. Me hove had considerable trouble with this
sweeper over the past months and inspection of It indicates
that to ~epuir'it mould be prohibited is cost in coeparisbu
uith the value and return lire or the equipment. The type or
sweeplug at the KoBe requires a versatile unit to do the most
satisfactory Job.
Prices have been obtained on purchasing u new vacuum
smeeper which would be suitable rot wet and dry cleaning. This
would include inserts rot met and dry equipment. The estimated
cost is $179.32.
This would be reimbursed 100 percent by the State or
Virginia.
Zt is recommended that the City Council by budget ordinance
amendment provide roy the additional appropriation to the Dome
or $180 rot the purchase or this equipment, anticipating a
revenue return.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Rirst
Julian P. Divot
Clay Manager'
Mr. ~heeler moved that ~ouncil COnCUr in the recommendation or the C~ty
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(Vl?99S) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reorduin Section ~2T, 'Juvenile
Detention Home,w of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinaocet and providing for aa
emergencl.
(FaF tull text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 409.)
Mr. Mh~eler moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The mption was seconded
b~ Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the tallowing vote:
Hayor Dillard ................ ~ .................
NAYS: None ........................ O.
DEpARYME~ OF PUBLIC WELFARE-HUBBELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: The City Manager
submitted the following report, recommpndin9 that he be authorized to execute a
State-Local Hospitalization Plan Agreement between the Burrell Memorial Hospital
and the City or Roanoke for the hospitalization and treatment or indigent or
medically l~digent per~ons ~or the. period f~om November 1, lgb?, to October
1966, at the rate or $31.01 per patient day as compared with a rate of $29.42
the preceding period:
'Roanoke, Virginia
February i2,
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
'-:i.03
There is ottoched · copy of tho form agreement as ~appl'ioable
beteeen Berrell Memorial old the City for the period Hovember
1967 to October 31, 1968. rot' hospltaliaatloe. The aug,ti*ted
rate os included is this contract is for $31.01 uitb $5°00 per
' ViSit to' the outpatient or emergoccy room. This compares' to the
rate for the previous yesr of $29.42 plus the $5.00 visit rue.
It is co, mid*red that this rote is satisfactory. 'The procedure'
is that if the City approves the rate and the agreement, the
agreement Ia them foruarded tn the State Department of Welfare
and Institutions for their approval. Their approval is subject
to their rbvieu of the hospitsl*s aecbuets end determination of
per diem costs ns reported by the Vlrgiela Council ne Uniform
Hospital Accounting. The currently eau maximum rate all*amble
Virginia is $3T.46.
For comparative Information the folloelsg rates are applicable
to other hospitals' serving th~ City' ss app'roved by Council is its
Ordinance of October 16. 1~67. No. 17790.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Junes moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
~ger and that the matter be ~eferred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
iv*per measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the follouing report, racom-
ending that $900.00 be transferred to the proper account to cover the cost of
esi nin the tail on*rs on each end of the Pi d t Ha t R .
g g · mom agar u *annie municipal
f(Noodrum) Airport by American S~eel Building Co'play, Incorporated, .rather than the
Engineering Department:
"Roanoke, Virginia
February 12. '1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
As the members of City council will recall, the City's
1967-6~ Capital Improvements Account contained an item of
$75,000.00 for remodeling the Piedmont Hangar et Mo*drum Airport.
This project, as presented to the Budget Commission and City
Council included an estimated $3,272.00 for engineering, super-
vision and administration pins an additional $6,575.00 for
contingencies.
The City has contracted 'for the constra~tlon of the aircraft
parking ramps contained lo this project st a total cost of
$44,950.90. This is nell mithin the CltI*~ estimate plus tee
percent for contingencies.
Modifications to the hangar include installation of tail
doors on each end of the hangar. Accomplishment of the specialized
design of these doors for this hangar is not within the capability
of the City Engineering Department and mas cot envisioned for
accomplishment by them. It is fel~ ~hat this d~sign could best
be accomplished by the builders of this hangar and that payment
for this designshoold be made from the funds contained uithin
the project estimate for this purpose.
As none of the $5,'272.00 contained in this project for
engineerlng6 supervision and administering has been ~sed, i~ is
felt that the $900.00 design fee would be properly chargeable
to this source and not from City Engineers funds.
It iS requested that Council by.resolution approve expendi-
ture of project funds for this design.
Respectfolly submitted,
$/ Julian F. Birst
Juliet F. Blrst
City Manager~
- 04.
~r. Link moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager etd' offered the rollomlog emergency Ordinance:
(s17996) 'AN ORDiNANCE to amend end renrdufn Section ~89, 'Cepftol," end
Section s$6, "Engineering,~ of the 1967-60 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for on emergency.
(For full text o! Ordinance, see ~rdinance Rook No. 31, page 409,}
Mr. Link movbd the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion man seconded by
Mr. Perkinsoo and adopted by the follomicg vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dosmell, Janes, Llsko Perkinson, Pollard, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GLarER: The
City Manager submitted a written report, truusalttlng the folloming communication
from the City Engineer concerning the procurement of u strip of land free the
property of Mrs. Hazel L. Booth at 024 Whitney Avenue, N. W., in the amount of
$250.00, plus curb and gutter, for street widening purposes, and recommending that
the strip of laad be purchased:
"DATE: February 5, 1960
TO: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
~ROM: billiam F. Clark, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Street ~ldening - Whitney Avenue, N. M.
Me have been negotiating with Mrs. Hazel L. Boothe, o#ner of
property .at 824 Whitney Avenue, N. W., for a twenty-five foot
(25') strip across the front of her property needed for street
widening. Nhitney Avenue is becoming a mote heavily traveled
street with the construction of numerous duplex homes and
apartment dwellings. The narrow sectioc of street right-of-
way adjacent to Mrs. Boothe is rather hazardous not only due
to the restricted traffic movement but also because of the
difference in elevations between the pavement and the adjacent
lot which is quite low.
Attached please find copy of an executed option whereby Mrs.,
Bootheoffers'to sell the strip of the property for the sum of
SRSO plus curb and gutter. The cost o£ the improvements plus
the cash is in line with the appraised value of the area to
be acquired. The $250 is available within account m 87 - ?0,
Street Constructiont Land - Rights-of-May, and the curb and
gutter could be constructed under our current contract for
such work. Therefore, no specific appropriations would be
necessary.
It is recommended that this be considered by City Council
when convenient.'
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the fOllowing emergency Ordinance:
(xl?ggY) AN ORDXNANCE authorizing the acquisition of a strip of land 25
feet in width and approximately ?0.60 feet in length, necessary for the widening of
Whitney Avenae,'N. W., upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mt. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES~ Messrs. Nosuell, Jones, Link, Perkins*n, Pollord, Hheeler and
#oyor Dillard ........................ ~ ........ ?.
NAVS: None ............. ~ ........... O.
CLAIMS~ The City Manager submitted the following report, recommending
that the claim of MF.'H. S. Thompson in the amount of $10. DO for items removed
from his out*mobile while lop*waded be paid:
'Roanoke, Virginia
February 12,
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The /oil*wing is a borderline situation that should receive
some disposition; and under the circumstances, it is believed
that it has to be brought to the City Council for handling.
On August 22, 1967, Hr. H. S. Thompson of 205 Elm Avenue,
S. W., mas involved in an au*on*bile hccldeat at the corner of
Tenth Street and Patterson Avenue, S. W. Mr. Thompson was
injured and taken to Lemis Gale Hospital. In the course of
handling*he accident his nut*nubile was removed from the scene
and taken to the City Garage. The car was a 1966 Mustang. The
vehicle was kept at the garage, in accordance with procedures,
for approximately 24 hours and then moved to the lot at the
Sewage Treatment Plant.
Hhile the car nas at the garage, Hr. Thompson*s son,
D. G. Thompson, went to the garage to get certain personal
belongings out of the glove compartment of the car. He tried
to get the floor mats, spare tire. Jack and posslbly some
other accessories but the attendant at the garage would not
permit these to be removed. It is the Clty*s procedure that
when ~eblcles are toned in that the Police Department will
remove all personal property from the vehicle, hold such until
the vehicle is released. Accessories along the line of floor
mats, Jacks, etc., stay with the vehicle until it is released
by the Police Department. It is also procedure to keep the
vehicles locked to very extent possible. #ben Mr. H. S.
Thompson went to his car on September 4, 1967, he reported to
the Police Department that the Jack and floor mats in the
rebJcle mere missing. He filed a formal report with the
Police Department to this effect and placed a value on these
articles of $10.00. He has stated that he felt these items
were in the vehicle when they went to the garage and that It
was the City's responsibility that they were lost.
This particular situation has been discussed at con-
siderable length. We cannot pr*dace evidence on which to deny
or adult the claim, quite possibly, the report of items were
in the car at the time of the accident, then missing when Mr.
Thompson picked it up. There were a series of events that
took place with respect to the car and at what point such an
occurrence might have taken place cannot be determined, if
there was thievery, it Is unknown' as to when It did occur.
This was taken up with the City Attorney who renedered
an opinion as foil*ms:
*Notwithstanding the above, the fact remains that
the City, through its Police Department, came into~
custody or possession of the *wharfs car through a
governmental action on the part of the City. The
City is not in the proprietary basiness of storing
motor vehicles and does so only ih extreme cases
which demand action of the Police Department in
removing the vehicle from public streets. In so
performing this police function, the City in no way
insures the safety of the vehicle or its' contents,
and no employee of tho ~tty has authority to extend
such assurance.
'If the articles mentioned in the correspondence were,
in fact, stolen from the vehicle during the time the
vehicle wan in Police custody or. ut uny other time,
certainly tkb thief la liable*to the*owner"or*the
urticlest however, under un circumstances cnn I
believe tilt tko Circe l· performaace of · police or
governmental function of the City, would be liable
the mutter or such theft.
'Accordingly, I must again state that Ium of the
opinion that the City of Roanoke is note in law, liable
to the owner au the subJect matter nude until*the City
Council expressly appropriates funds to be used in
payment of such claim, I ~aaaot approve the Clty*s
payment of the roluo of the articles alleged to bare
been'lost or take· from the vehicle while out of
~ossesslcn of the owner**
It is agreed that the City Attorney is correct in his position.
Me feel though that from the standpoint of public relatiSus and
what might be u moral obligation that it would be appropriate for
the City to pay this claim. Our inclination is largely weighed by
the fact that Mr. Thompsonts son did go to the garage and ask to
remove these Items and if this effort hud not been made, then our
opinion mould perhaps be to the contrary.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize by appro-
priate Instrument the City's payment of this claim of $10.00 for
Nhich budgeted funds are available.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
Mr. Pe~kinsou moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to abe City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. Tie motion Nas seconded by Mr. Bosuell and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING; The cat? Manager submitted a sritten report, transmitting ac
administrative procedure which has been set up in ac effort to better coordinate,
centralize and administer projects involving or potentially offering state and federa
assistance funding for the information of Council.
Mr. Eheeler moved that the report be approved, received and filed. The
notion was seconded by Mr. Perklnson and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the folloming report,
recommending that the City of Roanoke lease the Bealth Center to the State Department
of Bealth at a rental of $36,000 per annum and approximately 1500 square feet of
floor space in the basement of the Municipal Building Annex for the office of the
City Physician at an annual rental of $4,500.00, including utilities:
'Roanoke, Visginia
February 12, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On January 22, 1966, by Ordinance No. 17965, members of City
Council voted to affiliate the Roanoke City Health Department
uitb the Virginia State Health Department, effective March 1,
1966. During discussion with the representative of the State
Health Department, It was agreed that the City of Roanoke would
lease the City Health Department building to the State Depart-
ment of Bealth at u rental of $3b,000.00 per year and lease
approximately 1500 square feet of floor space in the basement
of the Municipal Acnex for the use of the City Physician's office,
at an annual rental of $4,500.O0, Including utilities.
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At this time, I would like to request-City Council to
authorize, by ordinance, the accomplishment of these leases
uith the Virginia State Department or Health.
Respectfully subwittedf
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. HOrst
City Manager"
Mr. Link moved that Council concur la the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the.follouing Ordinance be placed upon its first ~eudiug:
(mlYg98) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the leasing of the C~ty*s Health Center
property and certain space in the temporary Municipal'Building Annex to the
Virginia State Department of Health, upon certain terms and provisions.
MHEREA$~ the Council has, pursuant to statutory'authority, heretofore
created u District Health Department to be operated by the State Department of
Health of the Commonmealth of Virginia and, to implement the operation of said
District Health Department, the Council deems it'necessary to lease certain property
and office apace to the State Department of Health; and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Manager Is hereby authorized and dir~cted, for and on behalf of the City, to
effect the lease of the hereinafter described property and office space to the
Yfrglnfa State Department of Health. said lease to be made upon the following
conditions, and otherwise, to be.upon such form as is approved by the City Attorney:
(a) That certain parcel of land situate in the City of
Roanoke, Virginia. on the sou.hues, corner of Cawpbell
Avenue, S. H.. and oak Street, S. M., together with the
building located thereon, known as the #Health Center
Building." for a period commencing as of March 1, 1966.
to June 30, 1960, after.which date the lease to be for a
period of one yeor beginning July 1. 1966. nnd ending
Jane 30, 1969, renewable automatically from year to year,
for a monthly rental of $3,000.00, due and payable
$12,000.00 on April 1, 1968; $9.000.00 on July 1. 1966;
and $9,000.00 on the first day of each October, January,
April and July thereafter so long os the lease he in
effect;
(b) That certain office building'space consisting of
approximately 1500 square feet of floor space on the
basement floor of the Cityts temporary Municipal Dutldlng
Annex located at u312~Rnd Street, S. M** heretofore
designated as the City Physiciants Office, for a period
commencing as of March 1, 1966, to June 30, 1966, after
which date the lease to be for a period of one year
beginning July 1, 1966; and ending June 30, 1969, reneuable
autnuatically from year to year, but to continue no longer
than August 31, 1971, for a moathly rental of $375.00, due
and payable $1,500.00 On April l. 1968; $1,125.00 on July 1,
1966; and $1,125.00 on the first day of each. October,
January, April and July thereafter so long as the.lease be
in effect.
The motion was seConded'by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perklnson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................... 7.
NAY5~ None ......... ~ ............... O.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The. City Manager submitted the following report,
concurring In the designation of Dr. James H. Fagan as Acting Director of the
Roanoke City Health Depot,meat effective March l, 1968:
,'Roanoke, ¥1rglels
February 12, lq60
Hotorsble Mayor es~ Cftr Council
Roanoke, Virgials
Gentlemen:
It Is the eormal~procedere of the Virginia State Health
Depsrtmeat that uhee there exist a recency In the director
position of a local unit that the Regioasl Health Director
teepornrily assumes the acting directorship slang uith his other
duties. This sltlatioa mill occur bern when the State Hesltb
Department takes over the Roanoke unit es of lsrch 1, A full-
tine director is net currently available and there uill be
perhaps sane period of tine before a permanent appointnent~
can or mill be made.
In accordance uitb this procedure of the State and bnsep
on very recent discussions utah the State Health Department,
I am concurring, subject to City Council's confirmation, utah
the designation of Dr. James H. Fogan es Acting Director of
the Roanoke City Health Department effective March 1, 1968. Dr.
Fagan is Director of Region 10 uith headquarters in Lexington.
in nhlch Region includes the Roanoke area. He alii cone to
Roanoke from time to,time to provide administrative supervision
of the Health Departnento
Contact has been established with the Sta~e Health Depart-
ment on various of the details connected with the transition
ao~ that City Council bas approved the affiliation and sometime
about the middle of February, Dr. Fagan mill cone to Roanoke
for conferences uith Dr. Olendy. Miss Jones and others as may
be necessary to get the procedures appropriate in order.
Respectfully submitted.
$/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the.recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SEMER$ AND STORM D~AINS;* The City Manager submitted,the following report.
advising that the State Mater Contro~ Board'and the State Health Department have
approved plans'and specifications far the Tinker Creek Interceptor, Orange Avenue
Interceptor and Lick Run Interceptor:
SRoanoke, Virginia
February 12. 1960
Honorable Mayor an~ ~ity CoUncil
Roanoke, Virginia,
Fgr the information of the City Council in keeping informed
on the progress of various of your capital programs under the
1~$7 bond issue, this is to advise that me are in receipt aa of
February 1. 1960, of advice as to the approval by the State
#ater Control Board and the State Health Department of plans
and specifications as prepared by Hayes, Seay. Mattern and iattern
of the follobing sewer Ilne project.
1.,Tinker Creek Interceptor;- 4,523 feet of 36-inch
line. Manhole 16A to Manhole 99.
2. Orange Arenne l~terceptor - Hal feet of 36-inch
line. 2,003 feet of 30-inch line. 1.565 feet of .
24-inch line.
3. Lick Run Interceptor - 7,403 feet of'line, various
sizes. Project starts at Orange Avenue near inter-
section of Interstate 501 betMeen Manhole 114 and
Manhole 115. proceeds on Orange Avenue to Hurrell
Street. then on Burrell Street paralleling Lick Run
to Manhole 145 where it mould connect with an
existing semer.
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Some other general details bnve to 7et be handled end thee
the matter is la order to proceed with advertisement for con-
strnctloo.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Jullsn F, Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager"
Mr. mcimail moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CITY GOVERNMENT: The City Manager submitted the folloning report, advlsin!
that the Housing and Urban Uevelopment of the federal government bas set April 15,
1q66, as the deadline for filing new opplications for the Model Cities Program
Planning Grants:
#Roanoke, Virginia
February 12, 1966
Honorable Mayor nad City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
As information at this point, the Housing and Urban Uevelop-
meat of the Federal government has announced a second round in
the Model Cities Program, They have set April 15 as the deadline
for filing aa application for the Model Cities Program Planning
Grants. At this point, it is expected that about 70 cities will
share in $12,000,060 appropriated by Congress for planning In
this new series. In the first round, 63 communities mere selected
out of a total of 193 that applied and it is expected that many
of the 130 that did not receive a grant will be trying for the
second tine. If the City Council bas any immediate reaction to
this° then me would be accordingly guided; otherwise, me will
try to proceed to suumarize the situation and get the information
back to you at the earliest possible date.
Respectfully subsisted,
$1 Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Jones moved that no application be mode for 1966. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell end unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DORESTXG'RELATIONS COURT: Council having
referred the complaint of Mr. Tlllman 5. Young as to the nay in which a case of
vandalism to one of his apartment buildings #as handled to the City Manager for
investigation and report, the City Manager submitted the following report:
February 12, 1966
Tho Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In response to your request at City Council meeting of
Monday, January 22, this is a followup report on a complaint of
Mr. Tlllman S, Young, ll4Mountain Avenue, S. M., as to matters
in the handling of a property damage occurrence in au apartment
building owned and managed by Mr. Young at 411Malnut Avenue,
S.M. It will' be recalled that Mr. Young appeared before the
Council and verbally recited his position in the matter, l
submitted at that time a report; however, the City Council
requested ndditional information.
Mr. Jhe'~Je~ moved tkst the request for renaming be referred to the
Planning Cbmuisalon roe study, report end r~ecommendetion to Council. The motion
ual seconded by' Mr, ~erhinaon end nnsnimoualy adopted,
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: R~solltfOnn or communications ream The Roaeoke
Historical ~ociety, The Gourd or Trustees. Rosaoke Vine Arts Center, the Roanoke
Jeycees, the Thuesde~ Morning Music Club. Roanoke. Merchants Association. Roanoke
Volley Chamber or commerce, the Miss Virginia Pageant, Incorporntcd, Monnoke Lions
Club, Roaeo~e S;mphoay Orchestra, the Domed al Directors of The Klmania Club or
Roanoke Valley, Dountown Roanoke, locorporsted, end the Junior Momsm*s Club
Roanoke, Incorporated. recommending then Council proceed math the emsrding end lett-
Ing of the contract for the construction o'f the Civic Center as approved, mere befor
the body, ns well as comuunications from Messrs. Robert J. Nilhinson, Jr.. Frank
Mooding, M. D. Hntts, Relmond East, Mrs, John Do West, Jr.~ and Mrs. J.M..Bredley
objecting to the proposed tax Increases to proride the additional fnnds needed for
the construction or the Civic Center, Mere before the body.
In this connection, Mr. Carl G. Thnrstoe, General Manager or The Hotel
Roanoke presented the following statement fn opposition to the proposed temporary
hotel and motel room tax~
'Mr. Msyor, Gentlemen.or the Roanohe City Council. we are
I~re today to speak in opposition to the temporary hotel and
motel roam tax proposed to help pay the additional cost of the
Roanohe Civic Center.- First of all. I should lihe to point out
that:
l. This nuisance tax mas not one of the Civic Center Project
2. Dotal and motel ounces would not be required to pay this
tax personally so ne have nothing to gain asking that It he
obviated.
3. Contrary to popular belief, we will not he the greatest
benefactors of this Civic Center.
4. Me urge Council to proceed mitb the construction of the
Civic Center end heartily endorse tax increase proposals made by
the Finance Subcommittee of the Civic Center Project Committee to
pay the sddttionol cost 6f the Center. even though we will of
necessity be one or the largest taxpayers.
Our primsry interest Jn seeing the Civic Center constructed
is in the cultural growth or our City, uhich is so necessary tn
attracting nam industries and retaining thane tbnt are already
here~ as veil as in retaining our young people after having cam-
areas offering more cultural adranteges to the young family.
As most of yon know, we here in Rosnohe have been Over
ground several tl~es b~fore. On August ~, 1964, in commenting on
Mayor Murray Stoller's suggested 1~ hotel-motel room tax, the Roanoke
Times had a lead editorial, *Mayor's Plan: Bill the Goose.* This
detrieental to the City. It Mould be self-defeat~ng as well as
paradoxical to build a multi-million dollar recllitl for attracting
business into the heart of the City and then impose a levl which
would keep nncb of that business'from places of public acco~ucda-
tion ~ the City.'
'The only ]ogical course In the search Tar additional revenue
Ybfu letter Is to outline tko ut~!tket took place nad
the circujshences besring upon tb~purticulur points made by
Mr. Young. it la some'abet huuordous to detail u~matter of
this kludo particularly when it has been the subject ~r u
court case, To revinu como or those mntteru is in'effect ·
rehea~ing or the cmse. Obviously, I ultaessed ·one or this
nnd all lurorwflion lc hearsay tO mc, so I mast preface this
report by the qualification that it Is uritte· according to
the best information available to me ned I cna only allege as
to the occurrence or these instances.
On Sunday, January 7, at 4:55 p.m.t Mr. Tilleuu S. Young
telepboied to the Police Department in reference to uhut he '
described as the destruction or private property. Police
offence No. 475 was assigned nad Officers #lllonohby and
Doyle responded to 411 Walnut Avenue, $. W** location of the
complaint. When the officers urrivedo there mere three young
men at the scene in addition to Hr. Young. Oae or the men wes
The wan In the apartment house denied responsibility rot the
so-culled destruction and the two men in the cn£ were bFougbt
bach into the apartment; nnd at this time, there was an
admission or responsibility.
The'apartment building at 411 Walnut Avenue, S, N., Is
apparently a converted home. It is n building or comfortable
appearance, Interior and exterior, ned is lo a condition of
excellent maintenance. There is a stairway lending from the
front hall up to the second floor with a wooden bannister.
From the first floor level to the first landing, the bannister
rail is supported by cixteeu wooden posts lu addition to the
end posts. Three of these sixteen posts had been either kicked
out or pulled out. Two were still at the location and one nas
missing. During the process or interrogation, an officer went
to the car, roand the missing post In the automobile and returned
it to the hallway where the discussion was in progress.
Mr. Young was advised of the warrant and arrest process
by Officer Nllloughby and Nas advised that immediate assistance
would he given to him If he wished to issue a warrant, De was
also advised that, as a part of the process, the warrant charge
mould have to be brought by him. It was the understanding of
the offJce~s during the course of this discussion that there was
no witness to the actual occurrence of the offense.
Mr. Wanton L. Bird, one of the three young men, made the
suggestion to Mr. Young that they pay for the damages if he
would not cause thew to be arrested. Mr. Young first calculated
the damages at $20 and, after receiving $20 from the men, he
re-evaluated tho matter and said that it would cost ~30. Be then
received payment of an additional $10 for the damages. Officer
Nilloughby did suggest that a receipt be issued by Mr. Young for
the monies received and this transaction took place.
Officer #illoughby specifically advised Mr. Young that the
decision to accept payment or press chargea must be made by him
as the victim. It is noted that police authority is limited to
arrest for the offense committed and that the police cannot
participate In the collection of damages. The investigating
officers felt that this matter was resolved, they so noted on
their report and filed the information in police records. The
three young white males who were involved mere Thomas E. Seal,
Wanton L. Bird and William G. Shelor, alit it ia believed, of
Radford. It was understood that these boys had been to the
apartmen~ house to visit a female tenant and that there was no
forced entry involved.
The following day, Monday, January 0, Mr. Young telephoned
the Chief of Police and recited the events. Mr. ~ouug advised
the Chief that it wes now his feeling that the officers'should
have arrested the suspects at the scene even though t~ey paid
klm for the damages. Mr. Young was advised that under the
circumstances the officers* action was proper° based on the
offense being a misdemeanor. He was also advised that the
officers were correct in Informing Mr. ~oung'tbat he must sign
the information anb a~pear in court with ahy witnesses; who Mr.
Young now reported, who might have observed the offense for a
successful prosecution. He was furtker advised that even
though damages had been paid'that this did not.preclude arrest
and that if Mr. Youu9 wished to sign information, the Police
Department would assist him with the process. The Chief then
advised Captain Cochran of thesituation and asked that he
assemble the Clty*s record on the matter an that It would be
available when Mr. Young came in.
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Ou tko some date Mr. Young came ko thc office of Judge Dillard
ia the Municipal Court. There Is to Indication that it
did ko come to tho police Department and thus, he did aaa*use the
information that hud been drawn from the films but rather he neat
directly to the court. These circumstances become significant os
to .nh of. the msJor Concerns that Mr. Young has expressed ia the
mutter. There was aa police officer present JR the, Judgeea office
at that time. la requesting the issuance of warrants aa mituesses
were listed or requested, including the police officers, and,
therefore, no~e mere subpoenaed. The wurraatn then Paved through
the normal channel of handling uarrnnts within the department and,
as occurred, it was entirely possible and did so occur that the
officers involved in the case and those who later hud ksowledge
of it mere not suite Of the issuance of warrants or or the calling
of the case. la fact, Officer #illoughby was not aware that
warrants bud been issued ia this particular case until he read
abo~t it in the newspaper on January 23, the morning fo!laming
Mr. Young*a appearance before the City Council. Mr. Young did
not Include as one to be subpoenaed, a young lady to whom be
refers as living in the apartment and aha witnessed the situation.
Thcs, she mas not brought to the court.
On the same date, January 0. three warrants, one for each of
the above-named defenders was forwarded to Chief W. O. Loft,n, Jr..
of the Radford Police Department. The trial date mas set by the
Radford Police Department on January 15, when the warrants were
served and cash bond posted, audi.rd received the following
instructions with the entrants from OUr department: 'fa arrested
they may post a bond in the amount or $50 each for their appear-
anne in our Municipal Court on any week day, Monday through Friday,
at 9 a.m. If they cannot bond, advise and we will send an officer
for them** The warrants, an stated, were served and returned to
Roanoke on January 15, with a trial date set for January 17, at
9 a.m. Each subject bad pouted a cash bond of $100 for bis
appearance. A subpoena was issued for Mr. Young for that time
and date.
On January lb, Officer Feazelle was given the subpoena for
service on Mr. Young along math a large number of other subpoenas.
He went to the Young house, knocked several times, malted and
then assuming no one was at home, he left. Mr. Young stated
before the City Council that his mile heard the knock, concluded
taking care of the children and then went to abe door and observed
the police officer leaving the house but she did not call to bum.
This subpoena mas then forwarded to the 3 to 11 shift.. In
my statement for the Council on January 22, I advised that an
attempted service was made on this shift; however, I was incorrect
and bad misread the department report. The .officers on the 3 to
11 shift were unable to attempt service because the volume of work
in calls and physical arrests In the particular car kept them from
completing the service for all. of the subpoenas. So attempt was
made between 11 p.m. and ? a.m. on January 17 as it is in the
established policy not to serve witness subpoenas on that shift
unless it is an unusual and aggravated case and ca.nnot otherwise
be served.
Police Officer Gardner then served the subpoena on ~r. Young
at 114 Mountain Avenue, S. M., sometime between 9 a.m. and lO a.m.,
on January 17, the trial date. When served, Mr. Young commented
that he nas aware of the case, having been informed by his attorney.
It is significant to note that there were 25 legal papers In that
particular district car for service mhen Officer Gardner assumed
duty at 7:30
Out of this matter and out of a .general aw~£eness that has
prevailed for sometime, the department Is now in a study to try
to rearrange its handl. Jng of subpoenas, because of the very
considerable volume that comes to the department and ~he diffi-
culty of regular district cars in handling these subpoenas as
nell as perfo'rming 'other duties'. I'm noting the 25 legal papers
on this one particular shift, it would have required at least
all of that officer*s duty time to have served Just these papers,
if he performed no other police duties.
Mr. Young appeared at the hearing mith his attorney in
Mu~icipal Court. As bis attorney represented Mr. Young and
appeared as prosecutor for the case, the Commonwealth did not
bundle the prosecution. Mr. Young*s attorney advised the court
that another witness who had actually observed the events was
not present. He requested the case eot be heard until Mr. Young
hud sufficient time to get his supporting witness into cou~t.
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prosecution, Therb then occurred i eoafe~eloe-belueea:the
nktorneys with #r. Youngts counsel.ngreelngo es~lt uae
understood before t&e ocorl, Chat ft the one Offender who~
actually broke tho bannister would plead guilty the prosecu-
tion would be dropped against the other tug Offenders, Hr.
Bird end Rt. Noel, The court found the one offender guilty
and assessed ri,S10 fine, Records indicate that the final
disposition made by Judge Fitzpatrick was coasistent with the
above and that Mlllisw 6, Shelor mas ruled guilty, did pay
the fine lid no prosecution wis entered for the other two
defendants.
It is believed that the above covers or endeavors to
corer nil of the points that have been raised. To reduce
repetition and length they will not be summarized. It should
be observed, however, that in reflecting back on the events,
the sase Or. matter was resolved and settled aa two occasions.
within the knowledge and concurrence of Mr. Young. The first
was at the scene and the second uss in the Maniclpal Court.
I nm of the opinion that. the matter wes properly bandied by
the department throughout the chain of events with the
eeception that. the problems created by the volume of subpoenas
hampered an effective service within the time circumstanses
and this, ns previously noted,.me are trying to resolve in a
better system. There uss, however, in this particular case,
it mould appear to me, the.opportunity for Mr. Young*s
attorney, if he had wlshedo to have stressed this point before
the Court and to have secured a continuance or whatever sourse
would have been appropriate to allow him, the attorney, to make
whatever preparation he wanted in behalf of Mr. Young..
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian r. Hiram
Julian ~. Hiram
City Uanager'.
In this connection, Mr. Young appeared before Council and read the
following states~t, tsking issue with certain statements in the rupert of the City
Manager which in bis opinion are incorrect:
'Mr. Mayor and Members of City Council:
I do want to th'ank Mr. Hirst for sending me copy of this
report last Friday, the 9th, mhich I recelred by mall.
I am not going to attempt to answer ali the incorrect
statemen~ in this report, I don't think some of then are
that important to what yoo are trying to accomplish in
improving our system of law enforcement and in the prevention
cf vandalism, and if Mr, Birst can only contradict wy first
statements to you with 'hearsay' information that is all
right, If what is involved were just an isolated case of vandalism of
Tillman Youngts, I know few mould care and none would bother,
But it is not, To set the records strni~ht, I feel it is my
duty to call your attention to those incorrect statements in
this report misleading to the public and serving to defeat
your interest in trying to improve our system and preventing
the wanton destruction of property,
On Page 1, down toward the bottom Mr. Hiram says of his
statements in this report; 'and all information is hearsay
to me.' Now first I moat to say he did wot talk to me or my
Attorney, before he prepared this report,
In the last paragraph, Mr. Hirst said: *Mr. Young was
advised of the warrant and arrest process by Officer Mtlloughby
and was advised that immediate assistance woold be given to
· him if he wished to issue a marrant,* The 'officers did advise
me that it was my decision mbether or not to press charges but
the only immediate assistance I was offered.mas the names of
these wen with the advice I could 9et z warrant the next day,
being reminded several times these men had offered to settle
with me for the damage. Th~se officers neither informed these
men or me me could settle the damage if we wanted to but the
case mould be open for prosecution on the crime committed if
I wanted to pursue it, I think these men and I both were led
to believe this did settle the whole affair,
. In the lust sentence ou this page he farther sald~ "It
ual the understanding of the officerb daring the course of this
of the ofreole.' Row the officers, did:haan the're was au eye
miteess to one or these ann picking up one or the ticked;out
bannisters and.taking It under his coat to,their nutouoblle~ ·
after hearing the noise when.these bannisters were hacked'aunt
opening her door end seeing.thew stnnding there math the kicked
out bannisters. ~t ual.the confrontation by this young Social
Marker thin lead to the police going to the our nad recovering
At the top of Page 3 Mr. Hirst*u statements about we.
first calculating the damage to be $20.00 and then re-evaluating
the matter and saying it would cost $30.00 ave incorrect. It is
interesting to note he left out of this report· the statement he
made in his first report that I accepted $30.00 in lieu of *
prosecuting. I ow mondering if he had some second thoughts.
about an officer being involved with the compromise settlement
of a crime out of court.
At the top of the page you will note Mr. Hirst infers I
disclosed to Chief Hesper when talking to him the next morning
some nam mitnesses who might bare observed the offence. This
is incorrect.
The Chief advised me accepting pay for the damage had
nothing to do with the crime committed and be felt it was my
duty and he would appreciate it ir I mould come on down to his
ofrlce and sign warrants for their arrest and trial. Me have
heard so much about citizens not backing up the Police that I
was trying to do mhat I thoag~ Chief Hesper wanted. Xf this
amounted to a reopening of the case after it was thought
resolved and settled by the investigating police, it was done
so by and on the advice of the head of the Police Dept.
Now on this same Page 4 in the last paragraph Mr. Hlrst
says: 'On the same date Mr. Young came to the office of
Judge Dillard in the Municipal Court. There is no indication
that at any point did he come to the Police Department and
thus he did not use the information that bad been drama from
the files but rather he went directly to the court. These
circumstances become significant as to o,e of the major con-
cerns that Hr. Young has expressed in the matter. There mas
no police officer present in the Judge's office at that time.'
Hr. Hirst is completely in error when he says I went directly
to the office of Judge Dillard. I first meat to the Police
Dept., I think to Captain Cochraoo as requested by the Chief.
I mould have not known anywhere else to have gone because I
c~d not have these defendants' names. The officer did pull the
information in this case from the files as the Chief said
would be done, ~nd he was the one who took me into mhat I took
to be Judge Dillard's outer office where his secretaries are.
This Police Officer had one of the ladles to fill out the
warrants and furnished all the lntormatioo. After the warrants
were filled out ! mas told I believe by beth the ]ndy ned the
officer to go Into Judge Dillard*s private office adjoining
and have him sign them. This was the first I thought about or
knew about going to Judge Dillard. Had Mr. Hirst talked with
me abase this ! could have cleared this up before he made his
report.
On page 4 in the last paragraph Hr, Hirst also says:
*In requesting the issuance of nnrrants no witnesses were
listed or requested~lncluding the police officers, and,
therefore, none were subpoenaed.* Non Captain Cochrnn did
ask me ir I hsd any witnesses I wanted summoned. Knoming I
would have no difficulty in getting the young Social Marker to
appear, I told Captain Cochrnn I didn't think it wes necessary
to subpoena her and I mould have her to appear for the trial.
! was trying to save the Police Dept. work and I would have had
her there had I had timely notice of the trial. I realize the
burden on police officers serving papers and have never Intended
any criticism of them personally. It is the system that I have
been critical of.
Sow lets skip on over to Page 6. in next to the last
paragraph Mr. Hirst states that I was served subpoena at my
home between 9 and 10 a.m. and that ! commented I was aware of
the case, having been Informed by my Attorney. This is absolutely
false and wy*attorney never knew about the case coming up until
approximately 10:30 mhen I found him in the Municipal Building.
Mr. Hirst could have checked this out with Mr. H~rt;.
lB the second pu~ugrnph Hr. Hlrut says: 'AS his nttorue!
reprnuenked Hr. Young nad appeared saproueceler for,the case,
the Coemonenulth.did-uot handle.the prouecnkloo**
did sot displace the Commonmnolth's Attorney,ned eonrt
adjourned so Hr. Fulghna, ar. Hurt Bid the Attorney,for the
defendants could have ~ conference'lB,the Civil Defense Room.
R&ther thuB bring evetyom bach ngulu my Attorney sad,! did ant
object to one defendant.paying n fine and diumiusing the others.
Ny Attorney uad.l did not even go bach Into the courtroom and
this must hose been conveyed to.the Court by Hr. Folghum and
the defendsuts* Attorney. , .- ......
Hr. Fulghem and ny Attorney. Mr. Hart. recognized that
unless there oas a plea or guilty by one defendsnt the mutter
mould hu~u to be continued. I did not understand that I con-
curred by sJuply not objecting to the disposal of the uatter
by the Conmonuealth.'s Attorney, who obviously nas In control
of the case.' .
The City' Rani'get ctstl'ng that in view of' the stateueutc of Mr. Young he
mould like to go back and clear up the differences, Hr. Perkinson moved that the
matter be refe.rred back to the City Manager fo~ further Investigation and report
to Council. The notion nas seconded by Rr, Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The 'City Attcrn'ey submitted the follouing report, recom-
mending that the City of'R~anoke accept ,the anard' Of'the Comuissloners for Parcel
070. named by Charlie'T. Overstreet, for the sum ~f $1.000'.00, in connection with
the Route 460 ProJect:
"February 12, 1966
Yhe Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke. Virginia
Bentleuen:
On February 6, 1968. upon u trial of the City's condemnation case
brought to acquire the ubove-nuubered parcel of la'nd needed,for
the current Route 460 Project. Court-appointed commissioners
hearing the case returned on award of $1.000.00 to the property
owner for the land and rights needed to be taken, for which the
City had previously, and based upon appraisal, paid into Court
the sun of $58?.00.
There being, in my opinion, no error ia the case on uhich an
case having been competently handled by an attorney associated
in the project and the landowner baring represented himself in
the proceedings, I respectfully recommend to the Council. an l
au recommending to the Oepartment of Righmays. that the City
additional sum of $413.00 in payment of the additional award.
For that purpose, there will be transmitted to the Council at
its next meeting an ordinance so doing.
Respectfully.
S! J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and'offered the follouing Resolution:
(~17999) A RESOLUTION accepting a repo~t of comuissioners made in
condemnation proceedings brought to acquire Parcel 070 of the City*n Orange Avenue,
N. E.. Route 460 Project, authorized to be instituted by Ordinance No. 17674.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 411.)
Mr. Perkinton moved the adoption of the Resolution. Yhe notion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
PURCHASE OF P4OPERTY-AXRPOHT-SE4EHS AND STAR4 DRAINS: The City Attorney
submitted o verb·l report, recommendl·g the adoption 0[ I· Ordl·a·ce piovidi·g for
tie acquisition of u'52.63 acre parcel of land o· the south side of Hershberger
Road, N. 4** necessary for municipal airport purposes;and of · ~e~petu·l easement
for certain public sanitary seuer purposes lo land adjacent to sold tract of land·
4r. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the follouing emergencl Ordinance:
(~18000) AN ORDINANCF providing for the acquisition in fee simple of ·
52.62 acre parcel of land situate on the south aide of Hershberger Road, H, 4**
necessary for municipal airport purposes, end of u perpetual easement for certain
public sanitary sewer purposes in load adjacent to said tract of land; providing
for execution by the City of a certain deed of conveyance; and providing for ·n
emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Oooh No. 31, page 412.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of. the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr· Pollard and adopted by the follomin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell. Jo·es, Lisk, Perkinson. Pollard. Rheelev and
Msyor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
PENSIONS: The City Auditor submitted a written report, transmitting
copy of the Twentieth An·ual Report of the Investment Portfolio of the Zuployees*
Retirement System of the City of Noanohe. Virginia, for the period ending December
31, 1967.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
ZONINg: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Crossroads Fast Corporation that
a 2.0-acre tract of land located on the sooth side of Hershberger Road, N.
between #illiam$on Road and Wlnsl~e Drive. described as Official Tax No. 2170102,
be vezoned from RS-3, Single Family Reside·rial District, to RD-l, General Reside·tl
District. the City Plan·lng Commission submitted a written report, udvislo9 that
Mr. Harvey S. Latins, Attorney, representing the petitioner, has asked that the
petitto· be withdrawn and recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and that the Crossroads East Corporation be permitted to
· lthdraw its request for caroming. The motion was seconded by Hr. Boswell and
unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Cou·cll having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. Burry Lo Ward that property
located on the southeast side of Whit·ay Avenue, N. W.. west of Hubert Road.
described as Lots B. lA, lB and lC, Block 1, Church Court, Official Tax Nos.
2200205, 2200206, 2200239 nod 2200240{ property located OB tko south side or Summit
Avenue, S. W., betueeo Hc~in Street sad Brighton Raid, described os Lot ?, Bloc~ 2,
Bcrbour Heights, Official Tam No, 1240407I propertl loccted De the south side of
Hombert Avenue. S.M** east or Tuelve amd One-half Street, described es Lots 2 cod 3,
Bloch 23, Jaseec Corporation, Officicl Tax Nos, 1231502 sad 1231503{ end propertl
located on the northeast side of Camilla Avenue. S. E.. described os Lot 4, Block
20, Roanoke Gas aid Mater Compse~, Official Tax Ho. 4041011, be renamed from RD,
,Duplex Residential District, to RG-~General Residential District, the Citl Planning
Commission submitted e mritten report, recommending that the request that propert~
located om the southeast side of Whitney Arcane. H. ¥.. west of Hubert Road,
described as Lots B, IA, lB. and lC. Block 1, Church Court, Official Tax Nos.
2200205, 2200206, 2200239 and 2200240. be rezoned from RD. Duplex Residential
District, to RC-I. General Residential District, be oranted, and that Section 36.
'Non-conforming Lots of Record.' of the Zoning Ordinance. be amended to permit
duplexes to be erected on any single, undeveloped lot of record that cannot be
logicall! combined moth another lot or lots to nuke · conforming lot. In connection
mJth the request that certain properties on Summit Avenue. S. H.. Hombert Avenue.
S. ¥** and Camilla Avenue. S. E.. also be rezoned.
Mr. Wheeler moved that public hearings be held at 2 p.m.. Mondal. March
1966. on the question of rezonlng the property on Uhitne! Avenue and amending Section
36 Of the Zoning Ordinance an recommended by the City Planning Commission. The
motion mas seconded b~ Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report end recommendation the request of DeRaven
Transfer and Storage Company, Incorporated, for a 20 by SO foot easement in an alley
running parallel to Russell Avenue. S. W., betmeen Ashlswn Street and Bedford Street
to construct a truck neighing scale, the City Planning Commission submitted the
following report, recommending that the request be granted:
· February 9, 1969
The Honorable Denton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of Februar! 7, 1968 the Cia! Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Mr. George L.
DeHaven presented an illustrated druming to the Planning Cam-
mission showing the effect of constructing a truck weighing scale
in the above described alley. He explained that due to existing
development of his firm there is no logical place except the alley
to locat~ the truth meighing scales.
The Planning Director reported that the City Engineering Depart- .
mens had been consulted and did not object to the petllioner*s
request due to the fact that the city does not have any utilities
in the subject alley. It mas also noted that the City Attorney
hud been notified end there were no known objections to the
request. '
A motion mas made and unanimously carried recommending to City
Council that this request be granted.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Chairman*
Mr. Link moved that Council concur la the recommendation or the City
Planning Commissio~,a~d that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for tko
preparation of the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and
!unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Hone.
UNFINISHED BHSIHKSS: Hone.
CO~SIDERATIOH OF CLAIMS: Hose.
INTROOUC~IOH AHD CONSIDERATION OF ORDIHANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 17991, granting the
Pure Oil Division of the Union Oil Company of California permission to maintain a
canopy at 3632 Mlllinmson Road, N. M., encroaching on a planned Major Arterial
Highway right of may and over an established building setback linen upon certain
terms and conditions, having previously been before Council for its first reading,
tread and laid over, uts again before the body, Mr. Mheeler offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(~17991) AN ORDINANCE granting revocable, non-transferable authority to
Pare Oil Division of Union Oil Company of California to maintain a certain canopy
premises located at 3~32 Milliamsoo Road, H. W** known as an easterly part of
Lots I and 2, Block 1, Map of Shady Lawn Subdivision, Official No. 2161313, encroach-
ing on a planned major arterial highway right-of-way and over an established buildin
setback line, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 405.)
Hr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was Seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Roswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS; None .......................... O.
LEGISLATION: Council having agreed to consider at each meeting bills
presented at the 1969 Session of the General Assembly, Mr. Jones offered the. folloui
iResolution endorsing the proposal Of the State Hoard of Education made to the
Governor of Virginia of a reduction In the teacher-pupil ratio used to determine the
namber of State-aid teaching positions:
(UlOOOl) A RESOLUTION endorsing the proposal of the State Board of
Education made to the Governor of Virginia of a reduction in the teacher-pupil
ratio used to determine the number of State-aid teaching positions; and requesting
local legislative support of such proposal.
(For full text Of Resolution, see Resolution Boor No. 31, page 414.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: Hone .............. L .......... O.
Mr, Jones offered tho follomiug Resolutiou requesting local stpport or
certain legislation pending lu the General Assembly relating to pu~lc school rueds;
(,19002)' A RKSOLUTION requesting local £upport or certain leglsl,tioc
pending in the General Assembl! or Virginia relating to public School funds.
(For full text of Resolution, see Re'solution Book No. 31, page 415.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption or the Re~olutiou. The motion uts seconded
by Mr. LJsh and adopted by the rollouJug vote:
AVF.$: Messrs. Bosnell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ..... ~ .................... ~ ....... 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
Mr. Jones offered the follomfflg Hesolbtloa e~doralcg and uupportlcg the
enactment of legislation to repea~ existing legislation providing for the payment
of ~ertain tuition grants for the education of children other th'an ia the public
school system:
i,18003) A RESOLUTION endorsing and supporting the enactment of legislati~
repeal existing legislation prbviding for the payment of certain' tuition grants
for the education of children other than in the public school system,
(For full text of Resolu'tion, s~e Resolution nook No. 31, page 41~.)
Mr. JaDes' maved the adbption of the Resolution. The motion na~ seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrn. Boswell, Jon~s, Llskt Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....... ~ ..........................
NAYS: None ......~ ................... O.
Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution endorsing a proposal that
State-aid for paymebt of tea~bers' salaries in public school kindergarten programs
be specially provided and that the teacher-pupil ratio to he adopted by the state
for such purpose be not greater than tuenty-fire:one:
(m16004) A RESOLUTION endorsing a proposal that State-aid for payment of
teachers' salaries in public school hindergarteu programs be specially provided,
and that the teacher-pupil ratio to be adopted by the State for such purpose be not
greater than 25:1.
(For full text of Renolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 417.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded bM
Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................. * ....
NAYS: ~one-~ .......................
Council having instructed Mayor Dillard to write a letter to the local
representatives in the General Assembly supporting House Bill 303, permitting the
Councils of any cit~ and govbrning body of any county to levy a city or county use
tax at a rate of one per cent for the general fund of such city or county, Mr. Jones
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offered tbs follouisg Besolutioa endorsing and supporting House Bill 601 providing
that to the extent tk~ share of any l~callty In the net revenues received by the
Commonwealth of Virginia ns state sales and use tax revenues shall be in an amount
less than one per cent of the total amount of the gross sales l~ that lo&nifty said
shire shall'be supplemented by such additional amount of said revenue as may be
necessary to unsure that the amount returned to e~cb locality shall be no less than
one per cent of the total amount of the gross sales therein:
(nJuOO5) A RESOLUTION requesting local s~ppert of certain legislation
pending in the Genernl Assembly of Virginia relating to distribution to localities
AYES: Messrs. Ooswell, Jones, Lash, Perhinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................?.
NAYS: Noae ..........................O.
ZONING: Mr. Jones read the following memorandum recommending four changes
'May ! recommend that Council consider the possibility of requesting
our Planning Commission to review, study, and present to Council
its recommendation as it pertains to our zoning Ordinance, which,
in my opinion, would strengthen and further protect the citizens
of our city ns to unmanted encroachments. These reccnnendatlons
in no way reflect any criticism on any particular group; however,
I believe that through proper amendments to OUr ordinance much of
the discord which now prevails in certaln areas of our city cnn be
eliminated by changes in the ordinance. The mittens ! mould llhe
to present for mandy are as follows:
1. That the city zoning ordinance ns it pertains to our RS-I
Classification be amended to be all restrictive includinq exceptions
similar to that ns set out and recently passed by the City aY Salem.
2. Last fall, me amended the ordinance to prohibit more than two
roomers in our RS-I district only after a duly advertised public
hearing by the ~oard of Zoning Appeals. I would recommend that
this protection be extended to our RS-2 districts if Number I above
is approved as recommended.
3. Much criticism by our citizens has been leveled at Council as
it pertains to the variances allowed in our ordinance which are
followed and, of course, are permitted by the Board of Zoning
Appeals when individuals meet the reoulrements as set forth in
9rdinanc~. This, in my opinion, can be corrected by amending the
ordinance to read *If as many as 75 per cent of the adjoining
property owners object to the requested home occupation variance,
the variance shall be denied**
4. Under the variances (exceptions) granted by the Doard of
Zoning Appeals, there is a possibility that more than one variance
can be permitted in any one residence. For instance, if a request
for n beauty shop is made and the owner meets tbs requirements set
forth in the ordinance, this variance is granted. In like manner
and in addition to the beauty parlor, a variance could be given
to tm* or three exceptions in one residence. One residence could
hame a beauty parlor, a barber shop, and roomers. This, of
course, is not, in my opinion, the intent of the ordinance.
I believe tkct if the cbove recommecdotiocc could be referred
report, that the ordlcaoce mould be · better ordlnntce end give
the protection our people mast cod deserre.
S! James E. Jutes'
Mr. Jones then moved thct the recommended changes be referred .to the
City Plooulog Commission for study° report end recommendation to Council. The
motioc mos seconded by Mr. nosmell and unnnimously adopted.
On motion of Hr. Jones. seconded by Mr. #heeler end unoolmously adopted,
the meeting mos adjourned.
APPROVKD
ATTEST:
erk Inyor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR ME~FING,
Monday, February 19, 1968,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council ·
Chamber in the Municipal Building, February 19, 196T, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, math Mayor Dillard presiding.
PMESRNT~ Councilmen John W. Bosuell, James E. Jones, David ~. Lisk.
Frnnk N. Perkinsou, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, St** Vincent S. Rheeler and Mayor Denton O.
Dillard .....................................7.
ARSENT~ None ...................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. flirst, City Manager, Mr, Byron E. Haner,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. H. Benjamin Jones, Jr., Assistant City Attorney, and
Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
IN¥OCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Jack L.
Arnold, Pastor, Grace Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the:regular meeting held on Monday,
October 30, 196T, baying been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
HOUSING-SLUR CLEARANCE: Council having adopted Resolution No. 15964
approving the filing of a survey ann planning application by the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority with the federal government to defray costs
of survey and planning of the Downtown East Redevelopment. Project and having adopted
Resolution NO. 16366 rescinding Resolutions No. 15910 and No. 16127 and approving
the filing of a survey and planning application by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority with the federal government to defray costs of survey and
planning Of the Rlmball Redevelopment ~roJect, Rt. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney for
the City of Roanoke Rederelopuent and Housing Authority, ~ppeared before the body
and presented the request Of the Authority to amend its present contracts with the
federal government to provide for additional financial assistance and comply with
present federal regulations.
Everyone present having been given an opportunity to be heard,
Perkinson moved that Council concur ia the request of the City of Roanoke Redevelop-
ment and Rousing Authority and offered the following Resolution amending Resolution
NO. 15984:
(~18006) A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 15984, adopted by the
Council of the City of Rnanoke on August 24, 1964, and approving the filing of aa
amendatory Survey and Planning application by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority with the Federal Government to defray costs of survey and
planning of a redevelopment project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No, 31, page 421.)
Mr. Perhiesoa loved the adoption of the Resolution. The lotion was
seconded by Mr. Link end adopted by the following vote:
AYES~ #essrs. Jones, Llsh, Perklnsoa, Pollard, Mheeler and Meyer
Dillard .........................................6.
HAYS: Mr~ Bosnell .................... I.
Tr. Mheeler then offered the following Resolution emending Resolution Ho.
16386:
(~lBO0?). 'A RESOLUTION emending Resolution No. 163S6, ,adopted by the
Council of the City of Roanohe on April 19. 1965, and approving the filing of an
aweadntory Survey and Planning spplicattou by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority with the Federal Government to defray costs of survey and planning
of a redevelopment project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 422.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion uas seconded
by Rt. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perklnson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .....................................6.
HAYS: Mr. Boswell .................1.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Council having requested the Roanoke City School Board
to study the area presently served by Lee Junior High School end Wocdrow [llson
Junior High School for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not Highland Park
or some other site would be mare feasible than the Fishburn park site as presently
proposed for the neu Southwest Junior High School, the Roanoke City School Hoard
submitted the following report:
"REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SITES
SELECTED FOR THE
NEW SOUTHREST JUNIOR HICH SCHOOL
Roanoke City Council, on January 8o 1968, requested the Roanoke
City School Board to study the area presently served by the
Lee Junior High School and Moodrow Milson Junior High School
for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not Highland Park
or some other site mould be more feasible than the Flsbburn
Park site, as presently proposed for the new Southwest Junior
High School.
The chairman appointed a committee including Jack R. Coulter,
Miss Dorothy Gibboney and A. F. Fisher to assist him in
reviewing this request. The followi~ls the recommendation
of this committee:
The committee recommends that the Roanoke City School Doard
notify the Roanoke City Council that the Flshburn Park site is
the most feasible site for this school for the following
reasons:
1. The Fishburn Park site is approximately I 1/2 miles from
the Moodrow Nilson Junior High School and 2-3/4 miles from
the Jachson Junior High School.
2. The musher of 7th, Otb end 9th grade students, who ore
presently enrolled in the areas served by Moodrow #llson and
Lee Jnnlor High Schools, are 1131 students in the [o0drow
Halson area and 594 in the Lee Junior area. The Lee
Junior High School has been d~ishin9 no that the school
should probably be located closer to the area where the
greatest number of students reside.
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3. Me do ant klan of ca available area that is better located
thin Flshbura Park. The present acreage set aside for
this school ls approximately 23 acres. It is 6ur under-
standing that,,the.tot&l acreage available'in Highland Pork
Is approximately 30 acres.
4. We agree t~at the traffic ~ituation should be carefully'
studied and ue agree ulth the recommendations of the City
Manager that mbea the new Junior high school plans reach
aa early point of prepsrotfoa, tkey should be aide avail-
able by the archlects for close study and recommendations
as to traffic patterns and orr-street parking.
D. C. Kennedy, Chairman
February 1, 1965'
MF. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Roanoke
City School Roard approving the Fishburn Park site for the new Southuest Junior
High School and that the report be received and filed. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-JUVENiLE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: The City Manager submitted
a written report advising that the $§00.00 appropriated for maintenance of machinery
and equipment of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for the fiscal year 1967-
68 has been expended and recommended that STO.O0 be transferred from Office
Furniture and Equipment - Replacement to Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment to
provide funds for maintenance of dictaphone equipment.
MF. Wheeler'moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the ~ollowlng emergency Ordinance:
(#lOOOO) AN ORDINANCE to a~end and reordaln Section =19, 'Juvenil~ and
Domestic Relations Court," of the 1967-68 Appropriation ordinance, and providing
for au emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 423.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Bosuell. Jones, Lisk, perktnson, Pollard, Mh~el~r and
Mayor Dillard ....................... ~--~ ..... 7.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
BUDGET-COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE-CITY TREASURER: The City M~nager submitted
a written report, recommending that ~500 be appropriated to E~mtals under Section
· 63, "Municipal Building," of the 1967~69 budget, to provide for the renting,
altering and operating of a trailer on 'the laun of the Healt~ center in connection
with the issuance of city tags by the Commissioner of Revenue and the collection
of the cost of the tags by the City Treasurer during the period March 15 - April 15,
1966,
Mr. Mheeler moved that Conncil concur in the recomuendatlon o~ the City
Manager and offered t~e folloming emergency Ordinance:
(riO009) AN ORDINANCE to amend nnd reordnim Section #63, ##unicipol
Building," of the 1967-69 ApproprJntioo Ordinance. ned providing'for ne emergency,
(For full text of ordioneoe, see Ordinance Book No. 31, pnge 424.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the ndoptioe o~ the ordiooece. The motion mos seconded
by Mr. Pollard ned ndopted by the fOiloulng vote:
AYE~' Messrs. Bosm~li. JoneS. Limb. Forkinson, Pollnrd, Bheeler nnd
Mayor DJllnrd ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O,
BUDGET-AUDITOBIUM-COLISEUM: The City Manager submi~tqd n uritten report
recommending that $]00 bo transferred from Automobile Allounnce to Omen. Member--
ships and Subscriptions under Section n77, "Civic center.' of the 1467-68 budget,
to provide sufficient funds for membership of the city 'in national promotional
agencies nnd organizntions,
After n discussion of the matter, the City*Mnuager'advisJng that member-
ship of the city in promotional agencies and organizations will facilitate planned
occupancy of the building, Mr. Mheel~r moved ~hat Council con~ar'ln the recommenda-
tion of the City Manager and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(316010) AN ORDINANCE to ~uead a~d reorda{n Section ~{?. *Civic Center,'
of the 1967-68 Appropriation O~ Innnce, andprovidiog for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordionnce,~ee OrdJnnnce Book No. 31, page 424.)
Or. Wheeler moved the ndoption Of the Ordinance, The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted'by the follouing vote:
AYES:~ Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Lisk, PerkJnson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................
STREET ~ICHTS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: 'Council having referred ~ the City
Manager a petition signed by forty-three residents oF Church Avenue and Tazeuell
Avenue, S. E., between Third Street and Eighth Street, requesting that a fire
hydrant be iflsta~led on C~urcb ArenaS, $: ~., mid'ay between Sixth Street and
Eighth Street; that a snrney be m~de of the street lights on Church Avenue; and
that the alley between Church Avenue and Tazewell A~enue be repaired, the City
Manager submitted a uritten report transmitting an additional petition of residents
of the southeast section ef the citl requesting street improvements add street
ligbt~ together uith the follouin5 preliminary report Of ~he City Engineer:
"Roanoke,'Virginia
February 19, 1968
Honorable Mayer and City Cconct]
Roanoke, Virginio
Gentlemen:
There is attached n petition prepared by residents in ~he
general area mhicb.hclodes Church Avenue, Stewart Avenue, Dale
Avenue, Wise Avenue, 10 1/2 Street, Kenwood Boulevard, 6th
Street, Morton Avenue, HiGhland Avenue, Tomp~ios Avenue, Lau-
rence Avenue, 17th Street. l~th Street, 18th Street, 19th Street,
Montrose Avenue, Sth Street, 9th Street and others In southeast.
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This petition requests various street mark odd street'light-
aug us generally submarined In u cover skeet, 'The persons prepar-
Ing the pelitloo hove asked that this matnrinJ cone ~o the City
Council and it in aa transmitted,
! au alao including n preliminary report by our City Engineer.
Hr. ¥, F. Clark, who net with n delta·tiaa'representing the peti-
tion and nba his revieued the nruo end the mutters proposed. We
alii endeavor to proceed ns mr. Clark hun outlined end to give
further reviem to these mutters aid it Ia recommended that this peti-
tion and request be referred bock to me rot our continuing study
and action mhere needed.
'1. 10 1/2 Street - there Is already · street light et the
Intersection of Campbell Avenue but it is ·n old style
uhlch nay not be bright enough; this is being referred
to Traffic Engineer rot investigation; this street is
Jery steep,' approximately 19~, which cannot be traver-
sed by u paving machined however, resu~scing by C
forces will be recommended. ' ·
2. intersection of Campbell Avenue and 13lb Street -
unable to find uny big hole In street, only fair size
rough area uhich can be repaired by City forces.
3. Steunrt Avenue and 13th Street - do not feel that streets
st this location need repaying in relation to other needs.
4. 14th Street betneen Campbell and Wbe Avenue - agree this
should be done and mill attempt to lnclud~hnext season's
programs.
S. ISth Street - Campbell and Tuzewell - also agree as above.
6. Campbell - l?th Street to 16th Street - was unable to find
uny hole·.
T. 16th Street from Tazewell to Wise - some rough but not
extremely bad condition.
9. 18th Street - up from Wise - cracks In this street hare
been sealed by liquid asphalt, Otherwise it is not in roooh
condition.
9, dth Street - at intersection with Tazewell - some rough
areas; could be worked on by City forces.
10. Dale - from 4th to SOb Street - previous plant mix overlay
has morn off in a few locations; could be kepaired b~ City
forces.
11.'Dale - 9th Street to 12th Street - this street is brick,
bat not extremely bad condition; same situation exists be-
tueen 7th and 9th Streets.
12. Alley - between Stewart and Dale from l~th and 13th - this
alley is cobblestone and very steep at 13th Street, and could
be improved by City forces; the debris would appear to have
been created in the neighborhood; the City does not normally
install street lights in alleys.
13. 9th Street between Jamison and Tuzemell - these bumps have
existed for years and were created to facilitate drainage
across the intersections; we will survey~the areas to deter-
mine extent of worh mbich would be necessary; this would
probably necessitate complete reconstruction of both inter-
sections.
14. Dale - between 16th and 17th - this street is shaming some
cracks but is not in extremely bad condition.
15. 16th - betmeen Steunrt and Dale - mill try to include Jn
next season's programs, although not extremely critical.
16. Stewart - betueen 12th and 13th - mill request shoulder
work by City forces; real answer mould be curb and gutter.
~7. 19th - between Dale and Steuart - adjacent to Fellah Park
and partly effected by Route 24 ~lghmay improvements.
18. Alley - betmeen 12 and 13th, across from Garlands - this is
a good brick alley and does not need mark.
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19. Dole -~th to ITth - does meed psvSeg sad mill try to ia-
elude lB this seesoe*c progrsmsl mas included lost yecr
but bad to be deleted due lo limited feeds.
20. Talloe - only 3 street ~lghls exist Il several blochs leegthl
mill request Traffic Engineer to iecestigale iud.recommend.
21. Alley running l~to l~h Street betmeee #oetrose'smd M~vray
- this alley Is ual in particularly bad condition**
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. ~irs~
Julian F~ DUrst
City Manager"
of the sostheast section of the city, ·read the foilenlng statement:
"Mayor Dillard.
City Maeege~ Hlrat.
Councilmen.
I bare been chosen spokesman for the tax plying v~ters
of the Soetheast section to relate to you poor and unsafe streets
and poor lighting conditions that are prevalent in oar area. Me
sent petitions to the City Engineers office. Mr. Clark ~eferred
The streets need paving so badll as ne hive been overlooked
in the past. Zt bas been et least seven years since any major
paving projects have beendone in our section.
Me know thousands o~ doJ]ers Je sales tax maney are' collec-
ted from Southeast. Our streets are traveled by tractor-trailer
trucks and other heavy vehicles daily as they are routed through
our section.
Mr. Clark informed ua and I quote. '$250.000.00 is approxi-
mated for street pav~ng and maintenance for t~ cit~ es a nhole.'
Me could get no assurance that our streets mould get attention
this spring.
Mr. Clark, Mr. Coldwell, Mr. Carper, were taken over a
of our streets but still no assurance that our streets would be
paved.
Me know that the citizens in the Nornich section of Roanoke
had their streets pav~d, last year and also the' Old Hollies Road
and outlying streets from Orange Avenue to Johnson Carpe~ were
paved.
Me feel it is our turn this spring. I'm sure 'you will agree
we have been neglected if you compare your streets to ours. We
khan that work is being done on' Avehham Avenue already."
Mrs. Frances L. Martin appeared in connection with the petition empress-
ing the desire of the residents to attract new people to the area.
Everyone present having been given an opportunity to be heard, Mr. Jones
moved that the ~atter b~ referred .beck to the City Manager to fallow through on
t~ suggestions contained in the report and to notify Mr. Lewis A. Bernard as to
wheo the proposed street paving program for theCity of Roanoke mill be presented
to Council for consideration. ~he motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously
adopted.
SENERS AND S~ORM ORAIWS: The City Managersnbmitted th~ followJeg
report ~dvising that t~ contractual work on the 'installation of chlorinating
facilities at the Sewage Treatment, Plant is substantiall! com~lete'~nd the facili-
ties are noJ in operation at on estimated cost of $2.90 per million 9aligns per day:
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~ieenoke, Vlrgluls
February 19. 1968
Honorebl~ Meyor sad City Council
Rosnohe, Virglniu
Gentlemen:
This ls to edvise that the contractual mark on the lestel-
lotion of chlorinating facilities nt the'Seesge Trestment Plant
is enbstnntfelly complete ned the fecflltfee ore mom In opera-
tion. There ere some generelly minor details yet to be comple-
ted to brJeg the contrect in line ulth the original require-
meats hat'these ere eot such'us ere affecting the operetlon of
the facility.
Oar experience of the recllity ls so for, ned in this brief
flue. good. It is providing completely chlorineted effluent.
#lthln reesonsble lielts the City of Roeeohe is now dis-
charging setlsrectory on acceptable effluent into the Rosnoke
River in its service es the monte trestment pleat of the city
of Roanoke. the town of Seine end =ajar segments of Roanoke
County.
As sdditional information, it is estimated that the cost' of
chlorinating the plant effluent amounts to about $2.90 per mil-
lion gallons per day. Based on last year*s average flow of
18.300.000 gallons per day. the plant operating cost mill Increase
ebm t $19,000 per year.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian ~.Hfrst
Julian F. Birst
City Manager*
Mr. Link moved that the report be received end filed. The motion
seconded by ~r. PerkJn$on and'unanimously adopted.
APPOINTMENTS-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The C~y Manager having previously
submitted a mritten report recommending that Dr. James B. Fagan be appointed as
Acting Director of the Roanoke Health Department effective March 1o 1969. he
submitted a urltten report recommending that the title of Dr. James B. renan be
Health Commissioner to conform to the title used in certain sections of the City
Code.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the follo~lng £esolntion!
(318011) A RESOLHT~IO~ approving' and. concurrin9 in the appointment of
Dr. James H. Fagan, as Acting Director of the Roanoke City District H~alth
Department,-effect,lye March 1, 1969.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book Ho. 31, page 425.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and 'adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bos~ell, Jones. Link. Perkinson, P'ollerd. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ....T~ ..................... o.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted thefsllouing report
regarding arrangements to'bemade in connection mith the affiliation of the
Roanoke City Health D~partment ulth the State Health Department effective March 1,
1969:
'Roanoke, Virginia
..... February 19, 1V69
Honorable Hofor mud City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Geutlemeuc
· . Thil. lc it oopplememt to the It,em, above subject, au the
Agenda for February 19 .....
On February 15 u meeting mas held nt the Health Deportment
including Doctor Glendy. Doctor Fugu~o Hr. Braun, list Csodeu,
Hrs. KlllJuger, Mr. Hamer and me. ge reVleued the progress or
the affiliation transition up to this point and discussed
several mutters that ute still pending. It appears that most
of the elements or the transition mill go formurd mlthoul too
much.difficulty.
Imunted to bt'lng' to' t~e C~uucil*'s attention the follomiug
items, primarily as information and representing oNmutual con-
clusions us to the best administrative may to hurdle the situs-
trows:
1. There are three uotor vehicles presently assigned by the
City lo the Health Deportment mark. Tmo ore automobiles and
one Is the spray truck for fly and mosquito control. The
State mill take over the fly and mosquito control truck as u
part of its omn equipment, mill be responsible for the storage
of it and mill handle its maintenance independent of our city
maintenance facilities. One of the ama automobiles mill be
returned to the city fleet and not be used uny further in the
Health Department. The second automobile is principally used
by the fly, uosqui~ and rodent control crem. This ia their
only means of transportation and is available for their use in
hauling the various equipment that they have. The truck, as u
spray unit, is more specl~lized and is probably used only about
four months out of u year. We mant to retain the second auto-
mobile in the Health Oepartment for about a year and then at
that time revleu the situation along mith the State aa to any
possible better transportation arranoement for this crum.' The
automobile mill be us u unit of the city fleet nad mill be
maintained by the City. The state mill reimburse the city at
5 1/2 cents per nile. This mill not amount to a great desl of
money because the nature' of this mark is not such as to use u
considerable amount of mileage over a period of time.
2. There are three automobiles presently assigned to the City
physician's' office. These p~facipally ore used by the three
nurses and the one social worker mith the most use to the nurses.
With the social marker' change as commented on belom, one of the
automobiles can be removed from assignment and returned to the
cltyts fleet. This mould leave ama cars mith the three nurses.
The State Health Department mill not tehe these vehicles over
and it ,auld be additionally to the interest of the city to '
haan them brought bach into the fleet. Under the State's policy.
the nurses mould have to provide their omn transportation and be
reimbursed at ? cents per mile. We mant to hold these tan auto-
mobiles mith the City Physician*s office for a period up t~ sixty
days 'to enable.the nurses, to have reasonable time to make the
transition from city transportation over to providing priVat~ trans-
portation. During this or mhatever period of time is involved, the
State mill reimburse the city at S 1/2 cents per mile.
3. [orkin~ wi~h th~ City Physician's' O'ffice Under our present
organization are a Social Worker I and a Clerk-Typist II., The
assignment and mark of these tmo persons are almost entirely in
the administration of state-local hospitalization. The respnnsi-
bilfty of hospitalization is mith the Director of Public Welfare.
It is, necessary that these tmo persons continue, mtth the admlnis-
trntion of hospitalization; and even if transferred over to the
State, theymould still be handling public melfare hospitalization
but mould be in the problem of being directed by the Publk Welfare
Depsrtment but under the supervision of the Health Department
Director. Dr. Pagan i~ studying this more closely and the position
of those of us mith the City at this time is the f~ellng that It
mould be preferable that these tmo people be removed from the trans-
fer to the State Health Department and held nnder the Department
of Public Welfare. From u money standpoint, there mould be very
little difference as the State Department of Welfare and Institu-
tions mould reimburse approximately 60 percent of their salaries.
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The shove is lurgely os information; they nra being studied
further, ! sm uot sere whether:this ia amy meoessit! rot City
Cosuoil*s formal sctiou other than on item 3; nad, ir mot, me
would be in the positioe to handle ndmluistrutively the arrouge-
Rests.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julinn F, Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Rannger"
Mr. Mheeler moved thus Council concur lu ~e recommendntiou of.the City
Manager with the exception of transferring n Social Marker I and n Clerk-Typist II
marking mith the office or the City Physiciun to the supervision of the' Department
or Public Welfare and that this question be taken under advisement until after the
State Heulth Department assumes the ~peration of the Roanoke City Health Department
and then, if necessary, study the matter again. The motion Mas seconded by Mr,
Boswell and unanimously adopted.
CITY MANAGER: The City Manager submitted the folloming report suggesting
four alternate methods of handling monthly departmental reports:
"Roanoke. Virginia
February 19, 1968
Honorable Mayor and Cit~ Council
Roanoke. Virginia
G~ tlemen:
At thc ]uut meeting of City Council, the matter was brought
up of formardin~ monthly departmental reports to the Council.
We have revieued records and memory because of a concern of
not mantlng to go contrary to say instructions of City Council.
The background.appears to be us follows:
By minutes, on August 1. 1955 the City Council, on motion,
concurred in the filing of the monthl! repot~ In the cst!
manager's office and mJtb the manager riling a 'brief'.
Hy minutes, on De'ember l~ 1958, the mutter was again
brought up. City Conncil. in effect, confirmed the action of
1955, end asked the manager to 'contaCt Council members' as to
any 'desiring copies of departmental reports, und thereafter, to
furnish to such member, for his personal information copies of
sam reports.'
Mhen I came here in October, 1965. monthly with 'tb~ Agenda
there mss forwarded to Council the monthly melfare report and report
that other reports were on file. To uy recollection reports were
not being personnlly sent to Council members; however, I could be
completely wrong--it is my best recollection.
Then sometime' in November it mas brought up b~ u member of
Council at a meeting (the details I am uncertain) about the need
fdr including on the agenda that which wa~ c~miag.
At cit7 Council O~ November 29, 1965, according to avollable
notes, I submitted thc usual uon~ly report. The question, accord-
ing to recollection, mas again raised and, from notes. I stated
that 'I had in mind summarizing some of the pertinent facts in
monthly reports** Council gave the definite lmprenslon thus what
was being done could be dropped and this w~s the lastdate me
forwarded what had been done, namel! the nelfure report and note
that others were on file.
it Is my positive objective to give to Council any informa-
tion munted or aa may be helpful. Council deserves it and should
have it, A situation that points this np is when Council gets into
the budget work there suddenly is presented operational decisions
und me frequently hare to try to expluJn o whole-year's operation
in a fen minutes. At the sane time the r~ports are voluminous.
The Nelfnre Department material averages 36 pages per month; the
total depsrtmwotul reports'total 145 pages. 0ua hundred forW-
five ut T to Council hud one to Clerk is s total of 1,160 pagea
per mouth. If 4 Sets addl%iossl ~ent to the press, this would
nil total 1.740 pages.
There ute poseibll fuur alternate methods of handling this.
1. Math the uganda, once u mouth send copies at all reports.
This would be shout the'lSth of each mouth rot the preceding
period.
2. Arrange a staggering s~Jtem, whereb~ each uoulh Council
would get copies of thh reports of S departments. This mould
be a sihple'proceasstd over a 4-month period Council mould get
3. Copies of nil reports be sent each uonlh to an7 Council
member personulll wanting to have them foruarded.
4. My office try to prepare monthly a summary of signifi-
doing shortly after I come here. but then ! found ! simply
could not get the time to do sn adequate Job. Since an assis-
tant has been made available, I have looked forward to using
become acclimated to the various operstlon~to be able to select
the significant material and what might be of most lnlerest.
One fallacy sase might say to this, ia that the manager's office
Is selecting whit Council shoold ~now. Is other words that we
would be giving the good and not the bad, A responsibility
would be to try to ovoid that.
I quite agree we ore net giving ~ou the information we
should and mould like to. I just uant to assure you it Is not
deliberate or intentional.
One thing I have always wanted to do is to take about 15
went head tell what is going on in th~ department. Unforlunatel~
would be to the idea.
Me mill be guided by any arrangement you wish and
fully help.
Mespectfull! submitted,
S/ Julian V. Hirst
Julian ¥. flirst
City Manager'
Mr. Pollard moved that the Cia! Manager be directed to furnish Helot
Benton O. ~Illard uith c~pies of all of tbs departmental reports each month. The
notion was seconded by BF. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
POLICE D£PARTME~T-JUV£NILE A~O DOM£STIC RELATIONS COURT: Council having
referred to the City Manager the compleiot of Mr. Hlllaun S. Young regarding the
manner in which a case of vandalism to one of his apartment buildiogs mas handled
and the complaint of Mrs. C. M. Molters. Sr., of the shoplifting by three gee at
her piece of business. #adam Tailors,'at 512 South Jefferson Street, the City
Manager submitted the following report:
"Roanoke. Virginia
Februar~~ 19, 1968
Honorable Mayor Sad City Congeal
Roanoke, Virginia ''
~he foll~wing matters hove been before tho Council end were
referred to ue f6r investigation and repo~t or further report.
I advise as 'follows. '
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I. COmplilat - Mr. Tlllman S. Young incident of propert! damage
411 Walnut Avenue, 5, If.,
I hive talked ullb the 'following persons la order listed:
Poll*ce Chief Hooper
Police Captain Cockrnn
Police nepartuent Office Clerk, Mrs. Wright
Mr. James P. Hart, Jr** (telephone) Mr. Youeg°s Attorney
Mr. Yonng,-*nt his howe
Secretnr! - Clerks - Municipal Court J&d'~es~ Office
I believe that ell poin'ts in this' Batter 'b'ave been covered
directly or indirectly mlth all persons involved or associated.
Mr. Young nnd I had · detailed and pleasant conversation.
to tv! to develop a more satisfactory BI, stem le the service of
court papers by the police. The valmac Of such papers is con-
siderable and t'lue* consuming in be~] handled by officers mhile
they are on regular duties. It la · coaditl~ prevalent ia
police work and is subject to the limits of time and personnel.
We are working toward trying to avoid Instances such as thin
The aubpoennihg of police officers under cases of citizen
entrants fi a difficult matter to reach a guaranteed policy.
In this particular case. there are two valid sides and we
tr~ to do what ne can to avoid misunderstandings as to the
call of officers as witnesses when the department has know-
ledge of the citizens' action.
Mr. Young*$ inconvenience is regretted and his concern is
appreciated.
2. Hoderu Tailors - Complaint - Hrs. C. #. t~alters
I have talked with Chief Hooper and nith HrS. Mailers and
her husband.
In his report to ne the Police Chief has summarized the
occurrence and our followup and attention to lt.
eon February T. at 4:50 p.m., a telephone call nas recei-
ved by Officer O. H. Oyler Radio Dispatcher. from Urn. C.
Walters, Operator of Modern Tailors. Hrs. Walters stated:
'This is Hodern Tailors, ! have four negroes Jn here tr~ing to steal
things, they have gone through about everything in he~e. the7
Officer 0yler advised that an Officer would be there as quickly
as possible.
'The Radio Dispatcher ascertained the location of District 1
(the District In which Hodern Tailors fl located) who was in the
2600 bloch of Pranhlin Road. S. W. District I was tt, e onl~ car
in service on the south side of the City et that time. The radio
log indicates that (7) patrol cars and motorcycles were out of
service on various assignments when the call was received.
'Officer Caubre walking beat 3 (on nhich Hodern Tailors is
located) was dispatched to investigate the t~ident and assist
the complainant at 4:51,i~m. Offense No. 3095 was assigned to the
incidewt. Officer Cambre went directly from the municipal build-
ing area to Hod'em Tailors arriving at 4:56 p.a. His lnvestlga-,
tlon revealed that (4) colored male suspects had entered the
store, once inside, separated from each other and proceeded to
their conduct and atte*epted to call the police. One of the
suspects d~preosed the telephone receiver hook to prevent her
from completing the call. Some, if not oll of the articles.
were recovered from the suspects by Mrs. #alters as they attempted
to leave the store. She was pushed against the door inJuring her
hand and her glasses mere knocked off ia the process. All of the
suspects ran south on Jefferson Street. UTi. Walters returned to
the telephone and coiled the police.
'The information reported b! Officer Canbre mas related to
him by Hfs'.' Walters.* Officer* Canbre apologized to Mrs. Walters
for his delay in arrival by explaining to her that he had to
'rrm'vel from the other aide of town and naa the nearest officer
available at the time.
· Hecords reflect that Officer Canbre completed his investi-
gation and returned to uervice at 5:13 p.m. A total of 22
minutes from the time when he first received the call and 23
minutes from the time the original call was placed. This total
time includes Officer Canbre's travel time after leaving Modern
Tailors.
*A descriptiom or oil auspeek~ ~e~tr~aut~b~'~a'~fo to ill
carl, motorayeleu sad a~it~ lm on attempt to apprehend the neb-
Jeers, The at~eupt.ual u~sac¶~.ss~el,~; ~ . * - .~. ;
'Os February 8, the following day, Mrs,.Walters telep~oelcelly
contacted this office regerdieg the Iioldelt end opeaad her eom-
similar to that stated fa her letter to City Council. She closed
kef coeaeraetioe by ~IkIJR: 'Whet ca~ ne do, c~o I keep'them out
of my betlaeas?~ Mrs, Molters mas advised that she could tell
anyone to leave the premises that she did act wish to be inside
her business estbbllshuent sad if they refused to leave she
could call the police and have them arrested rot trespassing, xr
aha advid'ed them to leave after the officers arrived end they
refused to do aa, then officers could arrest ulthoet a merrett.
If, hoeever, It MaS prior to officers arrival, she must initiate
the. nirvana aRaiast them. She mss further advised that I did not
hove detailed knomledge of this repotted incident bet mould Inquire
Into the matter and she mould be contacted either by myself or some-
one else In the Police Department to follosup the levestlgatlon.
*l~loeup investlRation man assiRned to Detective Metheny who
re-interviewed Mrs. Walters end her husband, Claims, at 9:04 a.m.,
on February 9. Investigation revealed that the incidents referred
to aa being repetitious usually occurred between 3 and 5 p.m,, in
the afternoons. The hulking officer on that beat end District cars
end motors in the domntomn area have been directed to Rive special
attention to this and other business properties being victimized by
similar Rungs.
'All avenues ere being pursued in the investigation to bring
it to a logical conclusion. More detailed information ls avail-
able concerning the enact assignment and activities of all police
units at 4:$1 p.m. on February 7.'
We regret the occurrence. There have been other Incidents
~ this nature or similar from time to time in the business
district over a period of time, The officers are alerted. Me have
m~t mlth merchants about It and Mill continue to giv'e it close
attention.
Ne appreclaM Mrs. Walters* bringing this to our attention.
Respectfully .submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Ranager~
Mr. ~heeler moved that the report be reeelved and filed. The motion Mas
seconded by Hr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COR#ITTEES:
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: Council having referred to the Real Estate Committe*
the offer ur Mr. James Dewey Puff to sell to the city the Fairland Lake Country
Club consisting of a 17-acre tract of land located on the southeast side of Falrland
Road, N. M., betmeen Uo~e Road and Xnterstate Route 5HI, being a portion of e
32.487-acre tract of land, Official Tax ~o. 2471401, for $110,000.00; and the offer
of Flora Realty Company, Incorporated, to sell to the city property locate'd on the
northwest oorner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street, S. M'., described as Lot 19,
Block lO, Official Survey $. W. 2, Official Tax No= 1020518, for the sum of
$40,000.00, the committee submitted the following report including the offer of Cox
Cundiff Realtors. Incorporated. to purchase from the city Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Ha
of Elude Land Company, and the informal offer ef Mr. R. J. Webb to purchase from the
city property located southeast of the intersection of Garden City Boulevard and
Riverlund Road, Official Tax Bo. 4360601:
'Roi·aka, Virginia
*' Febr·ur7 14, 1968
To the City Co~c'il'
Roanoke, Virginia
Tour Meal Estate Committee met on Febr·ory 12, 1968, uud
revle·ed certain re~l estate mutters tkut hare been referred to
it by City Council or kave cone directly to the Coumittee, By
this Io·r CouRiStan.wiShes to report o· the several ite·s es
folio·s:
1. ¥1nton Water Tnn~ Property
Offer hun bee· made bl Cox Cundifr. Incorporated. Realtors,
Mr. R. 0.' Brunn, salesman, ar the purchase of lots 13. 14. 15 and
16, Mop of Glade Loud Coopsnl. located ·lthi· the toro of Ti·ton
and being the former site or u'·ster tons and having been acquired
by the City ns Indicated l· Deed Bank 145, page 523. 1925, These
IdJoinin9 lots abut Augusta Street have · 200-foot frontage and
148.12-foot depth.
it is the apl·lan and recosuendation o! the Counittee thus the
Cit~ not sell this propertl at this tise.
2. Horthwest Car·er - Els Ave·ua and Jefferson 5trees
This propertl has bee· before the Committee on several occa-
sions and the offer hut bee· brought to the attention of the City
Council hthe past. It represents Tax Ho. 1020518 ouned by Styr
Citl Development Corporation. The offer as Rode by Flora Realty
Cospuny, Incorporated. Mr. £eruit E. Hale, repress·farine, has
bee· rot the sale of this propertl to the Cltl for $40,000.
The Couuittee, based on studies bl the City Enginee=, recog-
nizes the ·end to acquire this propertl for the Juproveoent of
this Intersection and the conditJm created by the teroiustion of
Elm Ave·Re end Interstate 591. This lot also lies within the pro-
Jected construction of Route 221 from Els Avenue and Jefferson
Street Restwsrdo
TheCossittee has tahen note of the action by the current
General Asseubll to provide funds mithin the State Highual Depart-
sent for advauce highsal right-of-sol acquisition. This offers a
possibility of the State sharing in the purchase of this propertl;
however, this is without confirsation.
It is recousended bi the Committee that the City Council by
resolution request the Virginia Departuent of Hi, malt to co·sider
the purchase or participate in the purchase of this propertl under
the advanced right-afTRaI acqu~Sitto~ measures should such be
enacted into law.
3. Ruse Sprin~ PropertI
The Cosuittee ~as In its file a request, informal to this
date, from Hr. Bo Jo Webb, 3433 Frontier Road. H.£.. expressing an
interest to acquire the Citl propertl southeast of the htersection
o~ Garden City Houlerard aud ~leerland Road. Tax Ho. 43606D1.
It is the Coomittee's recommendatlo· that this propertl not be
disposed of and at this time be retained in Its entirety~
4. Fairland L~he Tract
The Committe~ h~s hud before It the referral to the Citl
Council on March 0, 1967. of an offer from Hr. James Dewey Puff to
sell t6 the CltI the 17-acre tract of land kno·n as the FsJrland
Lake CoantrI Club property. This proposal and the pvopertI hare
been considered on n number of occasions and were cl6sely studied.
It is the oplnJon of the Committee that the CSt! could not
Justify, at this tire. the need to purchase this land and it is
recommended that the offer be declined.
Respectfully submitted,
5/ ROl R. Pollord. Sr..
RoI R. Pollard, Sr.
S/ Jemes H..[incanoe
JiBeS N,.WilCalOn
S/ J. Mobovt TbOlll
J. inberl Thomas
_~ $/ Julian r. HireS.
Julian ~.~Strst'
Nr. Pollard waved that Council co, ur in the recouuendationt of the
coouittee. The motion uaw seconded by Nc. Iheeier end adopted. Mr. Dosoell not
voting rot personal reasons regarding the property located on the northwest cornel
of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. S. W.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
LEGISLATION-AIRPORT: Leolslatioa having been introducedbefore the
1969 General Assembly of Virginia proposing a state tax or fee of one dollar on
each personenplahing ns u commercial passenger on aircraft at any airport
Virginia. one-half of mhlch fee or tax would be retained by the state, the other
one-half of which would be remitted to the owner of the airport at vA ich such fee
tax was collected, Mr. Jones brought the matter to the attention of the body.
Council expressing its opposition to the question, Mr. Jones offered the
following Resolution:
(~16012) A RESOLUTION opposiog imposition by the General Assembly
Virginia of a special tax on passengers emplaning on aircraft in Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 425.)
Mr. Janet moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Boswell. Jones. Lisk. Perhieson. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................
LEGISLATION-WATER DEPARTMENT: Legislation having been introduced in the
1969 General Assembly of Viroinia proposing legislation which mould preclude the
acquisition by a city of any private water company or water System. located outside
the corporate limits of such city, Hr. Jones brought the matter to the attention
of the Council.
Council expressing its opposition to the enactment of legislation which
mould preclude or prohibit the acquisition by any city of private mater companies
or water systems outside the corporate limits of suchcities. Nc. Jones offered
the following Resolution:
(alROl3) ARESOLUTXON opposing the enactment of legislation mhich would
prohibit the acquisition by cities'~f private water companies or water systems
located outside the corporate limit~ of such cities.
(For fail text of Reaoln~Ion, see Resolution Book NO. 31, p~ge 426.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Eessrs. B,smell. Jones. Link. Perkins,e. Pollard. Nheeler nad
Nayor Dillard .......
NAYS: Nose ...........................O.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None
INTRODUCTION AM) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No, 17993~ renoeia~ pro p~rtl located on b otb aides
of Elrchlawn Aveaaeo N. N., between Mllllsm$on Road and Laaford Street, described
nS Lots $ end 6, Block l, Page Map. Official Tax Nos. 2~70204 and 2170205. 'amd
the central portion of a 1.0 acre trsct of land described ns Official Tax No.
2170128. from RS-3. Single Fsall! Residential District. to C-2. General Commercial
District. baring prevJoosll be'em before Council for its first readJn9, read and
laid-over, was again before tho bodl. Mr. Wheeler offering the f,Il,Ming for its
aec,nd reading and final adoption:
(u17993) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title IV. Chapter 4.1. Section 2. of The
Code of the CJtI of Roanoke. 1956, as amended, and Sheet Ho. 217. Sectional 1966
Zone Rap. Cltl of R,an,he. in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 419)
Mr. Wheeler soled the adoption of tan Ordinance. The motion was seconde~
bl Mr. Pollard and adopted bl the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Perhiuson. Pollard. Nheeler and Molar uillard .........4.
NAYS: Nessra. Boswell. Jones and Link ...............................3.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 17996. authorizing the leasing of the
Health Center pr,peril end certain space in the tezporar! Mun~ ipol Building
Annex to the Virginia State Department of Health. upo~ certain terms and provisiol ;,
having previousll been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over,
was again before the body, Mr. Jones offering the follouing for its second reodin
and finn] adoption:
(u17998) AN ORDINANCE authorizing th~ leasing~of the City's Health
Center pr,peril and certain space in the teuporar~ Municipal'Build~g Annex to the
Virginln State Department of Health, upon certain terms and provisions.
(For fnll text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 31, page 420.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nos seconded
by Mr. LJak and adopted bl the fellahin9 vote:
AVES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,fl, Polla~d, When/er and
Ma~or Dillard ...................................
NAVS: None ...........................O.
BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Council having'directed the City Attorne!
prepare the proper measure fixing the p~ dieu rate to be paid bl the Citl of
Roanoke to the Burrell Memorial Hospital Association, Incorporated, for treatment
of tndlgent cit! patients, for the period cowmencln9 November 1, 1967, sad
extending to October 31, 1969: and anthoriziog the Clt! Manager to enter ~ to
reqnisite agreeoent with Borrell Memorial Hospttal Association, Incorporated, in
the Premises, be presented same; whereupon, Hr. ~heeler offered the following
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(o16014) AN ORDINANCE fixing the per diem rote to be paid by the City to
Burrell Memorial Hospital Association, Incorporated, for treatment or tke Cltyts
Indigent chorit! patients, for the period commencing November 1, 1967, and extending
to October 31, 1966; and authorizing the City Manager to enter Into requisite agree-
ment mfth said HoSpital lo the premiaest amd proridiog for aa emergency.
(For full text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Boot No. 31. page 427.)
Mr. Uheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mum seconded
by Mr. Pertioson and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List. Pertinson, Pollard. Mheeler mod May or
Dillard .......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................O.
AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare t~e proper
measure opproring the engagement of the engineering services of American Steel
Building Company, Incorporated. of Houston, Texas. to prepare end furnish to the
City of Roanoke pious and specifications for the design end construction of tail
doors on each end of the hangar building occupied by Piedmont Aviation. Incorporated
at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport, as a part of certain modifications proposed
to be made to said hangar building, for the sum of $900.00, cash, upon certain terms
and provisions, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Link offered the following emer-
gency Ordinance:
(~18015) AN OROINANCE approving the engagement of certain engineering
services for the preparation of design plans for installation of tail doors on a
bangor building at BauhaUS MuDJcJpal Airport, upon certain terms end provisions; end
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boot No. 31, page 426.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Pertinson and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Ooswell, Jones. List, Pertinson. Pollard, Mheeler end
Mayor Dillard ................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................
CLAIMS~POLIC£ DEPARTRENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare tbs proper measure authorizing and approving payment of the sum of $10.00.
cash, in full satisfaction mud settlement of a claim against the City of Roanoke ns
the value of certain articles of personalty claimed lost, stolen or removed from the
automobile of Mr. H. S. Thompson while under police custody, he presented same;
~hereupon, Hr. Boswell offered the following Resolution:
(~18016) A RESOLUTION approving and authorizing the settlement and pay-
meat, without prejudice, of a certain claim made againatthe City.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 3I, page 429.)
Mr. Bosuell moved the adoption of th'e Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: ielsrs. B,smell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Nuyor Dlllurd-~ .................................. T.
~AYS: None ............................O,
BUDGET-AIRPORT-SEWERS ANO S~ORM DRAINS-EASEMENTS:. Council having ·
nathmrixed the purchase of · 52.63 acre parcel of laid sitaote on the south side ut
Bersbberger Road, N. ~., necessary tar municipal airport purposes, Hr. Mheeler
offered the t,Il,ming emergency Ordinance transferring $22.000.00 from Airport
ProJect mi5 co Airport Project xl6 to cover the purchase:
(Xl901?) AN ORDINANCE to amend cud reorduin Section u89. ffCapitul.# of
the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for ,a emeroency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 430.)
Sr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mos seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: #emirs. Boswell. Jones. Link. Perklnson. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council hiving directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing and permitting the encroachment
and maintenance of u certain structure consisting of a truck meighing scale, flush
math the ground surface, in the southerly portion of u public alley running east
mesa through Block d. Section 3. as ah,un on the Map of Roanoke Development Company
aa said alley extends from Bedford Street, S. #., to Asblu~n Street, S. N., upon
certain terms and conditions, he presented some: mhereupon. M~. Wheeler moved that
the folio#lng Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~lBO]B) AN ORDINANCE autborJziog and permitting the encroachment and
the ground surface, in the southerly portion Of a public alley running east and
Melt through Block d, Section 3~ os sA,Bm off the Map of Roanoke Oerelopmebt Company
as said alley extends from Bedford Street, S. #.. to Ashlawn Street, S. W., upon
WHEREAS, application has'been made to the Counctl of theCfty of H,an,he
for permission to maintain an encr'oachwent in a portion of a public alley, as here-
inafter described; and the City Plunnino Commission and the Cltyss Engineering
Department having considered the proposal at the direction of the Council have
recommended that said encroachment be permitted.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanokethat
DeBuven Transfer ~ Storage Co.. Inc., and Mr. George L. DeBorah. owners of the lots
abutting both sides of the public alley hereinafter described, be. and they are
hereby authorized and permitted to maintain us an encroachment in the southerly
portion of the public alley running east and meat through Block 4, Section 3, us
shown on the Map of Roanoke Development Company and on Sheet No. 132 of the Tax
Appraisal Mop of the City. a certain structure ~onslstlng of u truck weighing
scala, coastructod flask with tho ground surfaco lo said alley, bald scale to be 10
reef Jn mldth ned 50 feet In length end'to be 'located uitkio the southerly 10 feet
of the aforesaid alley ns the ssae shuts the rear lines or Lots $, 6 and 7, Block 4,
Section 3, scoordlhg to the Nap of gonnoke Development Coopooy, aforesaid, the ufort
fold encroachment Jo said public alley to be constrncted,~mulutolued and continued
upon the folloofng express:terms, conditions and provisions, ~auely:
1. That the pinna ned specifications for'the construction nnd mniuteonlct
of the aforesaid truck weighing scales together mitb the location tbereef Jo slid
public alley be first approved in mriting by the City Engineer, the location or
which sa~ scales skull, however, be nubttnntJnlly ns shana on s certain Plot Showing
Property of OeHsven Transfer ~ Storage Co., Inc.. prepared by g. E. Robertson, et al
S.C.L.S.. under date of December 16. 1q66. n copy whereof is on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
2. That said structure comply math oil applicable build lng and other
general requirements of the City. and be constructed under applicable building
permit issued by said Clty*s Building Coutissioner; that. by execution of an atteste
copy of this ordinance as hereinafter provided, said permitt~es agree, and he bonn3
Jointly and severally, to indemnify the City of Roanoke and ail ether parties nad
persons from and against all claims for injury or damage resulting from the eonstrnq
tiaa. operation, maintenance or existence of the aforesaid truck weighing scale, or
any part or portion thereof, in said public alley.
. 3. That said scale be so constructed, operated, maintained and allowed
exist in n manner so as not to obstruct, hinder or delay any person or party in the
lawful md proper use of any portion of said alley.
4. That the permit herein granted is nonansigonbie and nontransferable
by the aforesaid permittees without the prior consent of the City, expressed by
ordinance or resolution of itt City Council: and that upon a discontinuance of the
use of the aforesaid trn~k Meighiog scale, either by act of said permittee or
permittees or by revocation of such right'by this Council, said peraittees, their
heirs, successors or assigns, will. immediately and with or without notice or deman~
by the City, remove said structure from said public alley and restore the alley
pied by said scale to its former serviceable condition; and
5. That all of the authority and permission herein contained is and shall
be construed and held to be revocable mtth or mithout cause at any time by ordinance
or resolution of the Council of the City of Roanoke.
BE 1T FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions hereinobove contained shall be
and become effective upon and after such time ns an attested copy of this ordinance
shall have been duly executed and acknowledged by DeHuveu Transfer ~ Storage
Conpaoz, Inc..and Oeorge L. DeBaveo, in duplicate, one executed copy whereof shall
hove been recorded, at the expense Of the aforesaid permittees, in the Clerk*s
Office of the Bustings Court of the City of Roanoke.
The motion ubs seconded by Mr. Link nod sd,pled by the f,Il,ming vote:
ATES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perklnnoe, Pollcrd, Mheeler end
Nnyor Dlllnrd ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS UUSINRSS:
TOTAL ACTION AOAINST POVERTY-CITY $OVERNMENTeACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Hr. iheeler having sccepted In behalf of th~ Council on Urban Service Award from
Sergeant Shriver, Director, Office of Eccecwlc Oppcrteeity, for dedicated efforts
to alleviate the problems of the poor in ~werlcnt's cities to create a better life
for our citizens, he submitted it to Council and u,red that it be received sad
filed. The motion was seconded b~ Mr. Perhlnson sad onsufmoesly adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-CITY JAIL: Council having taken under consideration
for discussion with the architects the remodeling of the Municipal Building at
the proper time a report of the City Manaoer In connection ~lth the request of
the Virginia Department of Melfnre and 12 titutions as to what plans are being
made to provide Roano~ City with a jail meeting the minimum standards of the
B,and, Mr. Nheeler brought to the attention of the body the question of placinR
the police l,chop under the Jurisdiction of the City Sergeant for the 1968=b9 fit-
cai year.
After n discussion of the question, Mr. Mheeler moved that Council Ro on
record as being in f3vor of placing the police lookup under the Jurisdiction of
the City Sergeant rather than the Superintendent of Police and that the necessary
funds for the purpose be Included in the 1966-69 budget. The motion wan seconded
by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MELFARE: The City Clerk
reported that Reverend John O. Atkins has qualified as a member of the Advisory
Board of Public Melfare. for a term ending ~ovember 7. 1969.
Mr. ~heeler mated that the report be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. B,sMell and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Jones. seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Mayor
COUNCIL,,REGULAR, BEETINGt
Monday,. Febrnnry 26, 1968.
The Council Of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting Jn t h~CouucJl
Chamber in the municipal Building, Febrnsry 26. 1968, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, mlth #syor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. Bosmell, Jcmes E. Jones, David K. Link.
Frank N. Perklnson, Jr.. Roy R. Pollard, St,, Vincent S. Bheeler and Ms,or Benton O.
Dillard ......................... ~ ................. ?.
ABSENT: None ...........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. Byron B. Honer,
Assistant City Maonger, Mr. Jason N. Kincnooo, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Andltor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened mfth n prayer by the Hererend E. T.
Burton, Pastor, Sneer Union Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 6, 1967, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr,
Jones. seconded b~ Mr. Hosuell and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mos
dispensed uith and the minutes approved ns recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MAT~E~S:
ZONING: Council hnvln9 set a public henrin9 for 2 p.m.. Bondny. Febrnnry
26. 1968o on the request of Ford Stephens Company. Incorporoted. thnt property
located on the north side of Norfolk Avenue. $. B.. described as Lots ? and B. R. L.
Terry Map. Official Tnx Ho. 1010306. ns uell as all of the properties on the north
side of Norfolk Avenue. S. M.. bet,een First Street and Second Street. be~9 Official
Tax Nos. 1010301 - lOl0311, inclusive, be reznned frou C-4. Central Business
District Expanatoo Area. to LM. Light Manufacturing District. the matter Has before
the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the follouing
report, recommendhg that the request for resorting be granted:
*January 25. 1968
The Honorable Benton O. Dlllard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its meetings of January 3 and January 24 the City Planning
Commlssioff considered the above described request. Mr.
Charles Alexander and Mr. Laurence Tapscott, attorneys repro-
sentimo the petitioner, appeared at the respective meeting nad
requested LM Light Manufacturing zoning for the Ford Stephens
Company, Inc. in order to ~lcm this firm to continue operation
and be in compliance mith~e city zoning nrdlnnoce.
Mr. Alexander told the Commission that the Ford Stephens Com-
pany employs five persons nad manufactures small hassochs. He
stated that the subject property mas located in an area mith
marehousing and backed up to the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Upon cosoldi~J,g this reqlest; the Ple""i~ Co""ii,ion igre~d-
that the entire earth side of N~ folk'Avenue, between IRt Street
iud 2id Streek. S. W**.ioB utilized for uorehouBiBg led other
opeTetious coudullve to Clnlslricekloe for lighl uslefooterllg
purposes. Thl CSmmissiousgreed thlt property Diners il thb
Ireu should be asked their opinion ag the question of light
mlsuflcturing zonilg. The Planning Director sebseqeeetiy
reported to the Pkluelug Commission that the~e Ils ua opposition
to rezoelug the north side of Norfolk Avenue betueeu 1st Street
sad 2nd Street, S. W,. to La Light luuefucieriug district, occord-
uere notified or the cityes desire to consider this entire block
for'light industrial usage. Be speciflcllly BaLed that the First
Notional Exchnnge Bank had iritteu u fuvorBble reply lu support of
the zoning'proposition for four trusts held by the bank.
A motion mis side Iud unlafmously clrrfed recoseendiug to City
Council that Ill er the properties betueen 1st Street and 2nd
Street. S. ~. Incited on the north side of Norfolk Avenue. iden-
tified b! Offlcful TuX Nos. 1010301 tkrn iOl03]i, be rezoeed to
LM Light Manufacturing Distt~ct. The Justification for this
recomeendltion is blsed upon the types of existing uses of the
properties Iud Its Immediate relationship to railroad tracks to
the north of the subject block.
Sincerely yours.
$/ Dexter H. Snith
David Dick
Chairman'
Mr. Charles P. Alexander, Jr** Attorney, representing the petitioner.
appeared before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoninB. Mr. Wheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and'that the folloling Ordinance be placed upon its first reading: ·
(#18019) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥o Chapter 4.1. Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 10lo Sectional 1966
Zone Mop, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
WBEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have Lots 7 and 8, P. L. Terry Map, being Official Tax No. 1010306, resorted from
C-4. Central Business Expansion District. to LM. Might Manufocturin9 District= and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinaftel
described land be resound from C-4, Central Business Expansion District, to LM,
Light Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the written notice and the posted sign teqoired to be psblished
and posted, respectively, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1, Title IV. of Zhe Code of the
City of Roanoke, 195b, as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and
posted as required and for the time provided by said section; and ·
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice sas held on the 26th
day of February, 1966, at 2 p,mo, before the Co'uncil of the City of Roanoke, at shit
hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard,
bot~ for nad against the proposed rezonJng; and
NHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is of the opinion thst tie hereinafter described land should be resound.
YNEREFOBE, BE IT ORDAINED b7 the Council of the CltF of ROSlOke that Title
WY, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of ~he Code of the CItF of ~oeeOke, 19S6, us amended,
relutiug to Zoning, dud Sheel No. 101 of the Sectional 1966 Zoee.#sp, City of
Roanoke, be euo~ded in the follouiog particular ecd ua other, viz.:
'Property located gu the north side of Norfolk Avenue, S, N., beteeen
First Street, S. M. ned Second Street, S. V** described os unnumbered lot, P. L.
Terry Hap, northeast corner First Street, S. #. ued Norfolk Av.euue, 5. M** deslgeate
os Sheet 10'1 of the Ceo'S'lanai 1966 Zone Nap es Official Tax No. 1010301, end Lots
I - 17. inclusive, P. L. Terry Hap, designated on Sheet 101 of the Sectional 1966
Zone Rap, City o! Roanoke, ns Official Tax Nos. 1010302 - 1010311. Inclusive, be,
end Is hereby, Chunged from C-4. Central Business Expansion District, to tM, Light
Manufacturing District, end that Sheet No. 101 of the aforesaid map be changed
this respect.
The notion ems seconded b7 Hr. Pollard end adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Lisk..Perkinson, Pollard, Mk~ler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: ~oee ...........................O.
ZONING: Council hevie9 set a public hearing for 2 p.m.. Ronday. February
26. 1960. ou the request of Mr. R. Lee R,asia that property located ou the southeast
side of Colonial Avenue, S. M., betmeen Brnndon Avenue and Yuenty-first Street,
described es Lots S - B. inclusive. Blech 4, Colonial Heights, Official Tax Nos.
1271305 and 1271306, be rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, the matter wes before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recoemending tbut the request ~r rezoning be granted:
"January 25, 1968
The Honorable Benton O, Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its meeting of January 24, 1969, the City Planning Commis-
sion considered the above described request. Mr. R. Lee
Muffin appeared before the Planning Commission and presented
e drawing to illustrate e tug story addition to the office
building occupied by Coleman, Mastin and Glasgow, Realtors.
He indicated that an adjoining lot nog occupied by u house
eould be meed for parhing porposes. Hr. Mastin noted that the
present C-I Office and Institutional zoning requirements for
parking limit the lot coverage to on extent that the petitioners
could not develop the second story of the existing office bnll~ing
math adequate parking unless the more lenient pavhing provisious under
the C-2 General Commercial district zoning ire permitted. He
ctated that the petitioner*s property directly adjoins an existing
C-2General Commercial district on the southeast corner of Colonial
Avenue end Bcnndon Avenue.
Upon considering this request, the Planning Commission noted that
some major highw~ changes ere proposed for the immediate area
near the subject property, specifically the Southwest Freeway and
Itc interchanges, which will increase the pressure forcommercial
space in the vicinity of the TowersShopping Ceoter. It was also
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noted that the particular site characteristics at the snbJont
property placed certain lJmikn$ioua UpOl the fell utilization
of the square meek of lsod nckuolly cootcined in the site.
A motion uno made end curried by n 4-0 vote mith one abaton-
th recommending k6 City Coutcil thom this requesk be grouted,
The CoMmission Indicated that the demand for commercial space
in the oreo oud the highway changes nor proposed make the sub-
Ject request logical.
Slice~ely yours,
S! Dexter N, Smith
David Dlch
Chairman'
Hr. R, Lee Rastin appeared before Council ia support of his request and
indicated he Mould be milling to donnte land ~or 'the future widening of Colonial
Aveoue in exchange for curb nad gutter.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for resorting, Hr. Wheeler
moved lhat Council concur in khe recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
that the follouing Ordinnnce be placed upon its first re'ading:
(ai6020i An ORDINANC£ to amend Title XV. Chapter 4.1, Section 2. of The
Code of the City of Roanoke. 195b, as amended, and Sheet No. 127. Sectional 1966
Zae Hop, City of Roanoke, In relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS. application has been uade to 'the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have the southeast side of Colonial Avenue, S. W.. between Brnndon Avenue and
Twenty-first Street, described as Lots S - B, inclusive, Block 4, Colonial Heights,
Official Tax Nos. 1271305 and 1271306, resorted from C~l, Office and Institutional
District, to C-2, General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described laud be rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District. to C=2.
General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, 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 pos-
ted as required and for the tine provided by said section; and
WHEREAS, the hea~ing aa provided for in said notice was held on the 26th
day of February, 19bH, at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens Mere given an.opportunity to be
heard, both for and against the proposed resorting; and
WHEREAS, this Council. after considering the evidence as herein provided,
la of the opinion that the hereinafter described land Should b~ rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of ~he CiO y of Roanoke that
Title xv, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code of the City o~ Roanoke, 19Ob, aa
amended, relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 127 of the Sect inal 1966 Zone Map.
City of Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no.other, viz.:
Property located on 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2022 Colonial Avenue, S, #
Roanoke, Virginia. described as Lots 5, 6. 7 and 8~ Block 4. Colonial Heights,
designated om Sheet 127 of the Sactiomol 1966 Zone Lop, City of Roanohe, sa Official
Tsx Nos. 1271305 sad 1271305, be, end is hereby, chsiged from C-l, Office end
lestltutioael District, to C-2, General Commercial District, end that Sheet No. 127
of tke'sfoTesoid map be changed im thin respect,
The motion mss seconded b! Hr, Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Neasrs. Hosmell, Jones, Llsh, Perkinsoa, Pollard, Mheeler and
Ms,or Dillard ................................... ?*
NAYS: Nose ........................... O.
ZONING: Council having set o public hearing for 2 p.m., Hosds~, Febrssr~
26, 1968, on the r~queot of Mr. a. L. Strauss that property locete~ o~ the south-
east side of Colonial Avenue, S. Mo, described aa Lots I - 4, inclusive, Block
Colonial Heights, Official Tax Nos. 1271301. 12T1303 and 127130t, be rezoned from
C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Ccuuerctal District. the
matter mas before the body.
In this connection, the cat! Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recommending that the request for rezonlng be granted:
'Januar~ 25. 1968
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard. HaTor
and Members of City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its meeting of January 24, 1968, the City Planning Commas-
tiaa considered the above described request. Mr. R. Lee
Mastin, representing the petitioner, indicated that Mr. Strauss
has developed two of the four lots covered by the rezonJng
request by establishing' an office complex mlth a colonial motif.
~cluding an interior court. He indicated that Hr. Strauss
hopes to develop the adjoining two lots mith a development of
equal aesthetic qualities which will be a compliment to the
existing property as well as to the adJoiniog property of
Coleman. MastJn and Glasgow o Recltcrso Mr. Mastin ststed
that the petitioner's property is of a shape and size which
necessitates the maximum utilization of the site in order to
obtain adequate parking; and ns ; result. Mr. Strauss requests
the more l~ntent parking provisions permitted under the C-2
General Commercial district zoning.
Upon considering this request, the Planning Commission con-
c~ded that the petitioner*s remaining undeveloped property is
loc;ted in an area experiencing substantial highway changes and
an increasing pressure for commercial space. It mas noted that
the petitioner*s property is directll across Colonial Avenue
from Towers Shoppiug Center and Joins propert! to the northeast
now under consideration for C-2 General Commercial district
zoning.
A motion was made and unanimouslz c~rrled recommending to City
Council that this request be granted due to the J~reasing de-
maud for commercial space and the effect of proposed major
highw~ s.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick
Chairman"
Mr; M. L. Strauss appeared before' Council in support of h ~ request and
stated he would be willing to donate land for the future mJdeniu9 of Colonial Avenuf
in exchange for curb and gutter.
No oue cppesrieg in oppositIo~ to the request rot resoling, Hr. Rheeler
meted tbut Council concur lu the recommeadstiou of the CSt% Plssuimg CommlsSJOl
cud that the foilouiug Ordisouce be plJced upon its first rending:
(m18021) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title iV, Chapter 4.1. Section 2, of The
Code of the City or Roauoke, 1956, as amended, cad Sheet No. 127. Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, In relctiou to Zomfug.
WHEREAS, cpplicstion hca been mode to the Council of the City of Roanoke
ko hove property loccted on the southemst side or Colcniml Avenue, S. ¥** described
ss Lots I - 4, Block 4, Colouial Heights, Official Tcx Nos. 1271301, 1271303 mod
1271304, rezoned frou C-I, Office cod Institutional District, to C-2. General
Commercial Dishrictl and
W~REAS. the City Planning Commission has recomuend~d that the hereicafte]
described land be rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District. to C-2.
General Comuercial District; und
WHEREAS, the written notice end the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section TI. Chapter 4.1. Title %¥. of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, ns amended, relating to Zouing, huve been published and
posted us required and rot the tine provided by said section; and
RREREAS. the hearing es provided for in said notl~e mas held on the 2bth
day of February, 1968, st 2 pom., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
ubich hearing nil portion in interest and citizens mere Riven an opportunity to be
heard, both for and against the proposed vezoning; and
WBER£AS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided.
is of the Opinion thus the hereinafter described laud should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City o f ~anuoke thai
Title XV, Chapter 4.1. Section 2, of The Code of the City of Roaaohe. 1956, as
amended, rela~ ng to Zoning, and Sheet No. 127 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Bap, City
of Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the southeast side of Colonial Avenue. S. W.. des-
cribed as Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 4, Coloniul Heights Wap, designated on Sheet
127 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Hap, City of Roanoke, as Official Tax Nos. 1271301,
1271303 and 1271304, be. and is hereby, changed from C-I, Office and Institutional
District, to C-2, General Commercial District. and that Sheet Wa. 127 of the afore-
said mop be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Br. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson. Pollard, Wheeler and
Dillard ......................................... 7,
NAYS: None ...........................
ZONING: Council ~ v.ing set a public hearing for:2 p.m., Momday.
Febrnnry 2b, 1968, on the request of Mr. C. H, Woodson, et ux., that a 0.56 scre.
tract of land, located an the southeast corner of Spessard Avenue and AShby Street
S, N,, Graadlo Vieu Mapo Official Tax go. 1650319. be renamed from RS-It Siogle
Family Reafdestle~ District, to RD, Deplex BesJdeotJa] District, tbs matter
before the
In this connection, tke Cltl Planning Commission submitted the rollouieg
report, recommea~ng Obit'the request for renaming be granted:
'Jsnssrl 25, 1966
The Honorable Benton O, Dillard.
end lambers of Cltl Council
Roanoke, ¥1rglnie
Gentlemen:
At its meeting of Jsnssrl 24. 1968. tbs Citl Planning C~mmiss~on
considered the above described request. Mr, Leon R. Kytcheu,
attorney representing the petitioners, appeared before the Plan-
ning Commission and indicated that the subject propertl m so eot
desirable or usable for its present single famill rezoniag clas-
sification due to the substantial traffic generated bl the Grendin
Court School. He indicated that Hr. Roedson is elderll end desires
to dispose of the property st the earliest possible data. Mr.
Rytchen pressured Hr. Hurt. a local realtor mhD represses the
petitioner and property Darter. Hr. Hurt stated that the area mss
not suitable rot single foully housing due to school trsffic,'noise
smd meetings at the a~hool uhich are not coodusive to single fossil
use. He indicated that there is ua knomn opposition from neighbors
to the request. He stated that the subject site c n best be utilized
for duplex purposes sad has ample room for off-street parking.
Upon considering thio request, the Planning Commiss~m agreed that
the petitioners' representative has sc~rately described the situa-
tion related to the subject ~perty, including street congestion
~hich limits the auitsbilitl of the subject property for single
family housing. It nas also noted that some Of the topography in
the immediate area limits the development potential in the immediate
vicinity.
A motion was mode and unaniuousl! carried recommending to City
Council that this request he granted.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter ~. Smith
David Dick
Chairman#
Rr. Leon R. Kytchen, ~ttorney, re*presenting the petitioner, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client.
~o o~e appearing in opposition to the request for rezonlng. #r. Perkinson
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
end that the follouing Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#18022) AN ORDINANC£ to amend Title XV. Chapter 4.1. Section 2. of The
Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, a*o amended, and Sheet No. 165. Sectional 19h~
Z~ne Rap. City of Roanoke. in relati]~ to Zoning.
RHEREAS. application has been madeto the Council of the City of Roanohe
to hare 0.S6 of un acre on the southeast corner o~ Spessard Avenue and Ashby Street,
S. W., Map of 6randie View. City Official Tax No. 1650319, rezoned from RS-l. Single
Family Residential District, to RD. Duplex Residential District; and
MH£R£AS, th~ City Planning ~ommiss~il has recommended that the hereinafter
described land he reioned from R$-l,'Siigle Family Residential District. to RD.
Duplex Residential District; and
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MREREAS, the written motice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, reupectlrely, bi Section Tl.,Chopter 4.1~ Title IV, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, os amended, relating to Zoaiag~ hove been published sad
posted os required end for the time provided by said secliool usd
URER£ASo the hearing as provided for ia said notice was held on the 26th
day of February, 1968. at 2 p,m** before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at whic
hearing all parties ia ~erest and citizens mere given on opportunity to be heard,
both for and against the proposed rezooiag; and
HSRREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided.
iu of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, RE I7 ORDAINED bl the Council of the City or Roanoke that Title
IV, Chapter 4.1. Section 2, of The Code or the City of Roanohe. 1956. os aw~ dad.
relating to Zoning. and Sheet No. iRS of the Sectional 1966 Zone Rap. City of
Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and ua other, VIZ.:
Property located on the southeast corner of Spessard Avenue end Ashby
Street, S. W.. Grandam View Map. described aa 0.S6 of an acre, designated on Sheet
1RS of the Sectional 1966 Zone Rap. City o f Roanoke, as Official Tax No. 1650319
be, and is hereby, changed from RS-I, Single Family Reafdentibl District, to
Duplex Residential District. and that Sheet No. 165 of the aforesaid nap be changed
in this respect.
The motion was leconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Limb', Perhinson, Pollard, Wbeeler and
Dillard ........................ ~ ................
NAYS: None ...........................
SEGREGATION: Council having taken under advisement the complaint of the
People's Voters League regarding the results of negotiations with city officials and
department heads concerning the hiring, firing and promotion of negroes by the city
and the appointment of negroes to various committees, boards and commissions, members
of the League again appeared before Council, with ar. A. Byron Smith, President,
acting as spokesman, Hr. Smith expressing the opinion that the matter ~os being
delaled and introduced Reverend Charlea T.'Green. Vice President of the League. who
read the followln9 statement reiterating the position of the negro peo~le:
"Honorable Xayor and councilmen
We appeared before you three wants ago with what ue con-
sidered as legitimate complaints in regards to racial discrimina-
tion in hiring, promotions, and exclusiRa from important boards
such es housing and planning. We also called your attention to the
fact that Negro policemen ~re not permitted to enforce lam in all
sections of the carl.
In August, 1967 me mrote a letter to the city manager and a
copy wes sent to each member of city council including the Hono-
rable Mayor spelling oat oar complaints. Ne appeared before
this body on February S. 1968. spelling out the moue cowplaints
and we before lan again with the same complaints. Unfortunately,
you have not deemed it necessary to answer the letters or the
complaints that ,ere presented in person. It appears then that
we. as Negroes are not considered a part of the ~ltizenry'of this
community even though we pay real estate taxes, property taxes.
soles toxel ced other tczhkJOl thltue ereidrised to po! by
our city government, 'It J~;the coes~esus?6f ~ur~pe6ple that
yen ore perposeiy end deiJboret~i~ deloyieg progress b~ 7ocr
insolent attitudes, Up to this point jOc h~re prover uithock
· shedou or o doubt that you ere cot coccereed uiih the Hegro
conditions thet exist in this clt~,
Ne uoeld like to cell ~ur attentions to ~e fact th'et me
are Jest us much · part 6r this comwuelty es ecy other RetiRee,
He urn Jest ss human es esl other citizen,' Ne deserve the
of the fact that with privileges cone responsibilities, We ere
able to assume these responsibilities Just us eny other citizen,
Gentlemen, ue ere eot aching uny ~vors of you~ Ne are
only asking what is rightfully ours mad that, is, ~IRST CLASS
CITIZENSHIP, Ne uaat equal protection abder the itu, Ne nons
economic opportunitina, Ne maes descent housing, Ne mens
educational opportunities througho~ the entire city,. Ne uaat
participation is governwent, -
If there is anything nr6ug in sorting these things please t'ell
cs the mrong, He are eec of gooduJll, seeking goodwill from
you. Ne non demand that as the leaders of the entire coununity
thet you correct the present ills that exist in our comuunity,"
Everyone present having been given un opportunity to he heard, Hr. Smith
advising they mould like to be represented on the Plnnnlng Coumlsulona end the City
of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority and he assured of equal recognition
in city oovernnent, Hr, Llsk moved that Council meet es a coumittee of the whole
moth three of their representatives and the City Banager for an hfornal discussion
of the matter before a formal report of the City Manager is made at u regulnr meet-
ing of Council. The motion was seconded by Hr, Jones and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEABA~CE: Hr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing th~
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, uppeared before Council
requesting approval of its application to the Bdusin9 Assistance Administration for
u preliminary loan in an auount not to exceed SqO,O00 for surveys and planning of
approximately 60~ additional low-rent housing units at rents within the means of low-
intone fueilies to meet the existing need.
Mr. Boswell voiced his objection by expressing the opinion that the pruct~
of placing tax exempt propert~ on the books must be stopped.
Hr, Perkinson stated he Mas in favor of public housing ns he feels it
improves public relations among Juveniles.
Hr, Wheeler moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
follewin9 Resolution:
(~18023) A RESOLUTION finding o need existing in the City cf Roanoke
for additional low-rent housing nad approving application by the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority for preliminar! lonn for planning of such low-
rent Public Housing,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Bock No~ 31, page 432.)
Hr, Nheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion mas seconde,
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the fnlloutng vote:
AYES: Messrs, L~ako Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Nayor Dillard .....
NAYS: Wessra. Boswell and Jones .......................................
PETITIONS AND COMIUNICATIONS:
STREETS AND ALLETS: A' petition of ~r. Jobs D. Copeakarer. Attorney.
representing Sarah F. Carl. requesting thor c ten-root olley lying between Hollies
Road and Eighth Street. H. E.. parallel to Bohawb Avenue end Connecticut Avenue.
be vocvied, discontinued end closed, uts before Council.
Hr. Jones offered the following aesoiutioo providing rot the oppoJatwent
or viewers in connection with the opplicotlon:
(o16024) A REsOLuTION providi~g for the uppointuent or five freeholders.
any three of wbou way oct. aa vieaers in coouection with the petition or Stroh F.
Carl to peruaaently close and vccale· certain ten (10) foot alley ly'ing between
Connecticut Avenue end #ohawh Avenue. H. E.. and extending trow Hollies Road. N. E.
in a westerly direction 360 feet to 8th Street. H. E** sold alley b'eing locoted in
Block 30. Beanaood Terrace.
(For mil text or Resolution. see Resolution Both No. 31. page 434.)
Hr. Jones Bored the odoption or the Resolution. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted bl the follouldg vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Link. Perhinson'. Pollard. Wheeler and
Hoyor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Br. Jones then moved that the request be referred to the City Planning
Cowmission for ~udy. report and recowmendation to Council. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Lish and aaanfwoasly adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition of Mr. John H. Kennels. Jr.. Attorney.
representing B ~ N Properties. Incorporated. requesting that the eastern approximat
ly 77 reel of ~n alley running east and west between Fourth Street and Three and
One-hair Street. S. E.. parallel to Mountain Avenue. be vacated, discontinued and
closed, was before Council.
Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment
of viewers in connection with the appl.ication:
(Xlfl02S) A RESOLUTION providing for the oppofntwent of fi~e freeholders
any three of whoa ual oct. os 'viewers in connection with the application of B ~ H
Properties. Incorporated. to vacate, discontinue and close permanentl~ n portion
on alley in the City of Roanoke 10 feet in width and running parallel with and
between original Elm Avenue. S..E** ~nd Wountaln Avenue. S. E..beginnJng on the
side of Fourth Street. S. E.. 345.2 feet north of the northuest corner of Fourth
Street and Mountain Avenue. and tune,gin n westerly direction a distance of
approxiuotely 77 feet to the proposed eastern boundary line of a proposed access
road to Interstate Highway 581.
(For fall text of Resolntlon, see Resolution BODE No. 31, page 435.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
~y Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. B,snell, Jones, Cish, Perkins,o, Pollnrd, Wheeler nnd
#syor Dillnrd ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Jones then moved that the request be referred to the City Planning
by Mr. List end unanimously sdopte~
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-CROSSOVERS-SEWeRS AND STCf~M
DRAINS: A comnunicntion from Dr. Samuel F. Driver, et ux., offering to donate n
five-foot Strip of land along the harShnesS corner of Mllliauson Road end Oakland
Dou]evnrd, N. W., for atreet purposes, la exchnnGe for sldeualk, curb Dod Gutter,
three crossovera and the relocation of a sewer line non Crossing the property, uss
before Council.
The City Manager r,c,unending that the s,met line rennin the vesponsiblli!
of the property owner, Mr, When/er gored that the matter bo referred to the City
MnoaGer fay farther negotiations uith Dr. Driver, including the nbmber nnd the loca-
tion of the crossovers, and submit n report and recommendation to Council. The
motion nas seconded by Mr. PerSimmon and unanAmonsly adopted.
MOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from the City of M,un,Se
Redevelopment and D,mainG Authority addressed to Mayor Denton O. Dillard, transmit-
ting a check in the amount of $21,613.49, representing payment to the City of
R,an,Se by the McusioG Authority of ten per cent of shelter rents from the LansdonnE
Park and Lincoln Terrace Rousing Projects for the fiscal year ending September
1967, in lieu Of tames, was before the body.
Mayor Dillard advising that he has deposited the check with the City
motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS: A communication from the United
States Conference of Mayors advising that the Annual Conference of Mayors will be
held fa Chicago. IZlinola, June 12 - 15. 1969, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the communication be received and filed. The m,tide
nas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION: A notice of the State Corporation Commis-
sion to Mayor Dillard that a hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m., March 12, 1968, la
Richmond, Virginia, on the application of Mr. Darnett Peele Kinser for a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity aa a restricted common carrier (Special or
Charter Party "D") by motor vehicle for the handling of passengers and luggage hnvi:
an immediate prior or subsequent Joprney by aircraft between Shenandoah Valley
Airfield in Augusta County and airports within the State of Virginia served by Pied-
mont Airlines, was before Conn¢ll.
Mr. Jones moved that the notice Of the State Corporation Commission be
received and filed. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: A communication from Dr. John P, Wheeler, jr.. submitting his
resignation os o member or the Ronnohe Volley Regional Planning Commission in vleu
of his recent appointment ns n member of the Roanoke Cie! School Roord, mas before
the body.
Hr. Wheeler moved that the resigenlion of Dr. Wheeler n~ e member of the
Roanoke Volley Regional PlnnniqCommission be accepted. The motion mas seconded by
Hr. Pollard ned unenimoual! adopted.
LEGISLATION-TAXES: A communication from Delegate Ray'L. Garland to
Rayor Dillard, advising that the one per cent local uae tax passed in the Rouse of
Oelegatea, rea before Council.
Mr. Pollard saved that the communication be received and filed. The motiod
was seconded by Hr. Perhinson and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS-CITY MARKET: Council havlno adopted Resol~tion No. 17860
agreeing to an amendment of the contract betmeen the City of Roanohe end the
Appalachian Power Company. relating to the furnishi~g of s~re'et l~h'ting and electric
power to the city. to include post top mercury 'vapor and under~rou'nd mercury vapor
atreet lights in connection ~ith the atreet lighting program i'ncorporated into the
City Market Improvement Project. agreed to by the Appalachian Power Company.
December 13, 1967, and having concurred in the recommendation of the City Homager
that the lights be installed, the City Raanger submitted a detailed report recommend
lng that four 21.000 lumen mercury vapor atreet lights be removed, nineteen 3.500
lumen post top mercury vapor atreet lights, four 7.000 lumen post top mercury vapor
atreet lighta and eight 50,000 lumen underground mercur! vapor street lights be
installed in connection mith the City Rarhet Improvement Project.
Hr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and 'offered the following R~ulut ion:
(n18026) A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of four 21,080 lumen
mercury vapor street lights and the installation of nineteen 3.500 lumen Post Top
mercury vapor street lights, four 7,000 lumen Post Top mercury vapor street lights
and eight 50,000 lumen underground mercury vapor street lighta in connection with
the City Rather Improvement Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 436.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Boswell, Jonas, Lisk. Perhinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayo:
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the follomin9
report recommenda9 that $330.00 be appropriated to Replacement Reserve under
Section #500, "Sewage Treatment Fund," of the 1967-68 Sewage Treatment budget, to
provide for the purchase of a neu titration unit*to analyze effect of the chlorina-
tion process:
'Roanoke, Virginia
Februarz 26, 1968
Honorable Nayor nnd City Conucil
Ronnoke. Virginia
Geotleeen:
Ir. Zfmmermno, Snperioteodeot of the Trentgeot Platt. cdrlses
as
'We nra ut the presets lien BallO I Hach Colormetrlc
otis to determine our chlorine realdnnlc in the plant
contact chneber and to check the chlorine conlFzer.
This has proven very utsutfnfuctory dna to the root
that it operates on · color measurement. Occasionally
the pleat discharge has n color present nnd uhen ne
stnndnrdize the machine and add the reagent to develope
the chlorine color, me find that the reagent mill
decolorine the staple, thereby causing the nnchine to
give u false negative rending. Then ue cnaoot tell ham
much chlorine is in the sample.
°The nmperneetrlc unit uses · tltrnnt to deternioe the
chlorine residual. Also ue need this machine to test
and adjust the chlorine nnnlyzer, which we cannot do
nt the present time.'
Hnsicall~. this involves need of a new titration unit to
· nnl~ze effect of the chlorination process.
There ore liquidated damages to be assessed against the
company providing equipment to this project that will more
than cover cost of this equipeent.
It is recommended that $330.00 be appropriated to provide
the parch·se of this mochioe.
Respectfull! snbeltted.
S! Julian F. Hlrst
Jullnn F. Hirst
cia7 #annger'
Hr. List moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Homager end offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16027)- AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =500. "Sewage
Treatment Fond," of the 1967-68 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 436.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Jones end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Sessrs. Boswell. Jones. List. Perkinscn. Pollard. Wheeler end
Ma~or Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
HEALTH DEPARTRENT: The City Mannger submitted the following report
recommending that the rules and regulations prepared for use in implementing the
~oaslng nad B~giefle Ordinance be approved and that $]75.00 be appropriated for the
printing of the Ordinance for distribution:
'Roanoke. Virginia
February 26, 1966
Honornble Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
The City*s Housing nnd Hlgiene Ordinance. adopted August 1,
1966 ns Ordinnnce No. 17141 end becoming Chapter 9, Title llII
of the Code contains the following provision:
*See, 4. Adoptlonor rules and regulations 'bY'the eom- · wis;i0ser o~ knelth.
(a) .The~cbWmlsS~6aer of ~eslth with the approval of
the~boord or hoeslmg hygil~ae'sad the ePproVil~ of ~itl
co'a~cil 'is h'e~bby ~uthoriz'ed to nsk~ sad t~ sdopt
farther wrltteh tales sad regelatloas es may be he~essary
for the proper eetorcenent of the provisloes~ of this
chspter, provided~thet ~ech rains Sad regelStlons mot be
Ia conflict with the pro, learns of this chspter/ The
coawissioaer'o'f he'alth Shall fll~ ulth'thei~l.W ~leyk o
certified copy of all Inch proposed rales and regalations
as hare been approved by the hoard of.housing, smd. hygiene
and said Cle'rk shall Promptly report the sane to the
cae'moil. Sach rales sad regalatlons. ~poa approeal of city
council, sha'llkav'e'th'e +sane' force' s'ld effect as the pro=
visions ~ this chapter, sad the penalty for vlol~tion
thereof shell be the sawn us the penalty herein provided
· for violat~n or the provisions or this chapter.*
Some time ago Hr. Keeler. prepared a set or written Tales and
regulations. These ~ere approved by the Hoard of Roasing and
Hygiene. They were not ased to inpieaent the o~dinance as ! had
held brlngitg them on to City Council. Lust week, I discussed the
matter with Dr. Fegan. He is in concurrenc~ with them and they be
proceeded math.
! attach a copy of the Rales and Regalations and recommend
the approval of them by the City Council.
APPENDIX
RULES AND REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO
CRAPTER 9
SRCTION'I~ bEFINITION$
The definitions.contained in Section I of the Hoasing
and Hygiene Ordinance of the City of Roanoke regulating
supplied facilities, maintenaace~and occapancy of. dmelliegs
and duelling annas, together with the'definitions contained
in this Chapter shall apply in the,interpretation and
enforcement of these regulations:
(a) Hoasing Ordinance shall wean the Hoasing and Hygiene
Ordinance of the City Roanoke regulating supplied
facilities, maintenance, and occupancy of dwellings
and dwell ha malts.
SECTION 2. PLURBIN6 AND PLUMflISG FIXTURES ,
(Housing Ordinance SEC~XQNS 5. ? and 9)
~o dwelling or duellln9 unit shall be deemed to comply
with the requirements of the Housing Ordinance relating
to plamblng and plumbing fixtures unless:
(a) All plumbing is' so designed aad installed aa to
prevent contamination of the water supply through
backflom, back-aiphoaagea, and any other method of
contamination. (Subsections 5.a.. 5.b.. 5.c.. S.c.,
7.d.,9.g.)
(b) All plumbing In so designed and installed that no
potable water supply line or plumbing fixture in directly
connected to u nonpotable water supply. (Subsections
5.a.,5.b.,5.c.,5.e.,Yd.,9.g.~ ....
(c) Every mater supply line is aa constructed that there
Is no potability of u cross connection betaeen, a potable
and nunpoteble water'~n~ply~ '(Subsections a.a.. 5.b., S.c.,
5.e., 7.d.,
(d) Every water supply line ia in 9ged condition and every
valve therein is in good morkingconditioa. (Subs'~c~J6ns:
5.a.,5.b.,5.c..S.e.,?.d.,'9.g.}
(e} Every water supply inlet ia located abate the flood
level of any installed sink. lavatory, bathtub, or
automatic washing machine end similar water-asing fixtare.
or above some unobstructible overflom thereof; and there
are no sabmerged inlets, except submerged inlets installed
with a vacuum breaker of a type approved by the Commissioner
of Health. (Subsections 5.a., S.b., 5.c, 5.e., T.d.,
(f) ~hl #lite llln Of tllC! II~lr-I!llg flXtlrl |1,
tripped'(Siblactlol$ 5,l.',"-5.b..5~l,.:5.e.,'?.d.,
9.g.) '.
(g) Evlr7 elate lls~' drills freely'mithout obatrlctlol
-ur leehe. (Sebsentioni 5.0. S.b.. 5 ~., $.e~', ?.d.
9.g.) ' ~; *
(h) All plIubllg eld plnmbJng fix%area ere ill'tilled
Jn good morkllg coldltlol lid all plemblBg fixturea
are kept clean, (SebleCtiOll 5.a., 5.b., 5.c.,
?.d..
fl) hter pressure Is adequate to permit n proper lieu
( Sublectiols S.S., 5.b** $.c., 5.e., ?.d.o 9.g.)
(J) £ver7 leter closet Il or the trip type, uith
fac,ilitlee for Sure lad cieel flushing (Subsection 5.b.)
(h) fie water oloeet It of the so-coiled 'Flush hopper'.
'Froltproof hopper', or aimlleF type. (Subsection $.b.)
SECTION3. RUBBISH STORAGE ~ DISPOSAL
(SECTIONS 5 & 9)
No dwelling unit shell be deemed to couply mOth the
requlreuenta of the Housing Ordinance relating to
rubbish storage eld disposal unless:
fa) Rubbish stored outdoors is ~ored In one or more
rubbish storage boxes or containers which ere flytight,
rodeltproof, nonflamleble, and reasonably waterproof.
($ubleotfols $.~.~.9.c.)
(b) Rubbish stored in the basement or cellar, or in an
enclosed structure such as a shed. is stored In non-
flammable containers. (Subsections $.(., 9.c.)
(c) No loose rubbish ia pieced upon or strenn about
dwelliug or os the ground surrounding in! dwelling.
(Subsections $.f.. 9:c.)
SECTION 47 GARBAGE STORAGE A~O DISPOSAL
(SECTIONS 5 ~ 9)
No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be deeued to comply
with the reqnirewonto of the Housing Ordinance reIstl~g
to garbage and garbage atornge end disposal unless:
(e) Garbage is disposed of in n garbage incinerator
located within"tAn dwelling and installed and operated
h e sanitary manner. OR
Gerbage is disposed Of in one or more flltlght nad water-
tight metal gqrbege storege containers equipped with
tightly fitting metal covers, no one of which is sualler
than IS gallons in cnpacit~ or larger then 30 gallons
in capacity. OR
Garbage ts disposed of In a garbage frinder which grinds
garbage floel~, and ~ie discharged J~o the ~Itcbeo
drain h n aaniter~ manner. (Subsections 5o'g.'.
(b) £ver7 outside garbage storage container is
maintained end aa located on the premises that no odors
wJ]J permeate on7 dwelling cF dwelling units.
sections $.g., 9.d.) ........
(c) Ever7 garbage storage container is cleaned at least
meekly. (Subsections 5.g.,
(d) No loose gsrbege is pieced upon or'strewh ubba~ on
the floor of any besement or cellar OF any other part of
an! ~nellfng, or on the ground-surrounding any dwelling
(Subsections $.g** 9.d.)
SECTION 5. GAS FAC~LITIE~ (~CTIONS 5 ~ ~)
No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be deemed to compll
mith the rcqeiremeats of the Housing Ordinence relstiag
to 9el facilities ualeas:
(s) All g~o~Uruing hOt water heaters sad space
heaters oreproperl! vented to o chimney or duct lending
to outdoor specs. (Subsections 5.h., 6,e,)
(b) Every gus pipe is souBd nad tightly put together.
mfth un leaks, (Subsections S.h., 6.e.)
(c) No gus pipe is corroded or obstructed so ns to
reduce gas pressure or volume. (Subaectlons 5.h.,
6.e.)
(d) Every gsa appliance is connected to o gsa line
with solid metal piping. (Subsections S.h..
(e) Gus pressure Is adequate to permit u proper rlou
or gus from nil open gus valves et nil tines (Sub-
sections S.h** 6.e.)
SECTION 6. ELECTRICAL ~IEING AND FACILITIES
(SECTION 6)*
NO duelling or duelling unit shall be deeued to comply
with ~e Housing Ordinance relating to electric wiring
end facilities unless:
(n) Every exposed electric wire has insulation which
is in good condition. (Subsection 6.d.)
(b) Every snitch plate nad outlet plate is properly
fastened In position. (Subsection 6.d.)
kc) 'No short circuit or break exists in awl electric
line. (Subsection 6.d.)
(d) Every fixture nad outlet functions properll and
Is properly fastened In place. (Subsection 6.d.)
(e) No obvious shock hazard exists (Subsection 6.d.)
(f) No teuporary wiring is used. except extension
cords which run directly from portable electric
fixtures to convenience outlets, and which do not lie
underneath floor-covering materials or extend through
doornuyso transoms, or other similar apertures through
structural elements. (Subsection 6.d.)
(g) No electric circuit is overloaded us a result of
connecting appliances which opernte at high uuttages
to outlets supplied with wire of inadequate size.
(Subsection 6.d.)
SECTION 7. HEATING AND HEATING FACILITIES
(SECTION 6)
No duelling or duelling unit shall be deemed to comply
with the requirements of the Housing Ordinance relating
to heating and heating*facilities unless:
(a) Nhen the dwelling or duelling unit is heated bl a
central heating system:
(1) The central heating unit is in good operating
condition.
(2) Kvery heat duct, steam pipe, and hot aster
pipe is*free of leaks end functions so that
· adequate heat is-delivered where intended.
(3) Every seal between the sections of a hot
air furnace is in good repair. (Subsection
6.c.)
(b) When the duelling or duelling.unit is heated bl
space heaters:
(1) Every space heater burning solid, liquid, or
gaseous fuels is properly vented to a chimney
or duct leadino to outdoor ~pace
(2)'Every coil-burning heater has a fire-resistant
panel beneath it.
(3) Every space heater located close to a nell is
equipped with insulation sufficient to prevent
overheating of the wall.
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(4) Every apace heater ;~;ke 'pipe- Is equipped
ultk guards Bode ~f-uetol or othe~ eoe-
fl~uuoble ueterl01 at the point uhere the
'~lp~'g~&o'ih~ongh e uelJ~leg,~o~ pertl-
tiaa (Subseqtloc 6.e.)
(c) There ~r~ n0'porteble heaters b~ruing solid, liquid,
or gsseo~o~foels. ~Suboect!~n 6,e?) _
(d)' Every subke pip&'end'ever! chimae~ Js od~qu~tel!
supported, reuoonubly cleon, amd maintained In such
condition thfl there mill be no leakage or bucking np of
n~xf~cS.g~oe~ (~nbuec~Jo~ 6.e~)'
SECTION 8 ~IGHTING . .
.(SECTION 6).
Ho dwelling or duelling unJt'shegl*be deemed to
comply nlrb the requirements of the Housing
Ordinance relutitg'to lighting unless:
(mi Erer~ public bull, stoJrnuy, pnd foyer hug sufficient
lighting through mindoms or from electric lights to pro-
ride illumination of'ut leaot one foot-candle on ever!
part of such arena at 811 tines of the day end night,
except us.othermise provided by Subsection 6.f. of the
Housing Ordinance. (Subsection 6.~.)
SECT IO~ 9~ EXCLUSION OF INSECTS AND RODENTS
(SECTIOHS 6. 7 ~ 9)
NO duelling or dwelling upit shall be deemed to
comply ultb the requirements of the Housing
Ordinance relating to exclusion of insects nod
(5) Mhen required b~ the Housing Ordinance every door
opening directly from u dwelling unlt to outdoor space
ia supplied uith u screen of not less than 16 mesh per
inch and a se/f-closing device In good operating con-
dorian; and every mJndom or other device ulth openlugs
to outdoor space, used ay intended to be used.for
ventilation, ts supplied nith a screen of not less thnn
16 mesh per inch. (subsections 6.g., 7.b..
(bi Every basement or cellar Ulndou is supplied nlth
a hear! mire.screen of not l~rgev than one-fourth Inch
~esh, which fits tlghtly and Js .secUrely fastened.
(Suhsectlon~ 6.g.. 7.b.o
SECTION 10. FOUNDATIDNt FLODRS~ WA~LS~ CEILINGS~
AND ROOMS (SECTION 7)
Ne duelling or duelling unit shall be deemed to
comply with the requirements of the
Ordinance ~elattng to foundations, floors, walls,
ceilings, and roofs unless:
(a) The foundation elements adequately support the
building at nil points. (Subsection
(bi Ever~ floor lo free of holes and wide cracks which
might admit rodents, or uhich cunsti~ut~ a'possible
accident hazard. (Subsection
(c) Ever~ f~OOF ia free of loose,*wurped, p~otrudiuG.
and rotting floor boards. (Subsection
(d) Every exterlor wall ls free of holes, breaks, loose
or rotting hoards and timbers, and an! other conditions
uhlch might'admit rqdentao rain. or dampness to the
interlor portlons of the walls or to th~*lnterJor spaces
of the duelling. (Subsection
(e) Every interior wall and calling ls free of holes
and large, cracks. (Subsection
(fi Every lntertor mall and ~iling is free of louse
mhlch mlght constitute un accident hazard. (Subsection
?.u.)
(g) Plaoter, paint, and all other surface materials are
of such character us to be euslly cleauable, and urn
reaconuhl! smooth, clean, and tight. ($obsectJon ?.s.)
(hi The roof is tight and has no defects which adult
ruin. (Subsection ?.u.)
SECTION 11. RINDOR~, EXTERIOR DOORS. AND BASEMENT
HATCHWAYS (SECTION T)
Ho.deellla9 orduelllag unit shall be deemed to
oompll uith the requJremeoto or the Housing Ordinance
relating to Miadoes. exterior doors, sad bsoemeat
hstcheolo unless:
(a) £ver~ ~indou'ls full7 oupplie~ uith mindow pones
ohlch ore ulthout open cracks or holes. (Subsection
?.b.)
(b) Ever~ mindoo sash is in Good condition aid'fits
reosoaubl~ klghtly uithio its frans. (Subsection ?.b.)
(c) Every miodom other lhsn fixed uiodous is capable of
being easill opened sad held in open position by mindou
hsrdusre. (Subsection T.b.)
(d) Every exterior door, door hinge, and door latch is
lo good condition. (Subsection 7.b.)
(e) Every exterior door. ohen closed, fits reasonably
veil within its frame.
(f) All mindcno and doors and their frsmao ore con-
structed and maintained in such relation to uull
construction ss completely to exclude rain and
substantially to exclude mind from entering the
structure. (Subsection T.b.)
(g) Every basement hatchuay is so constructed and
Bslntsined as to prevent the entrance of rodents, raima
and surface drainage uater into the dwelling. Subsection
7.b.)
SECTION 12, STAIRMAYS AND PORCHES*
(SECTION 7)
No duelling or duelling unit shall be deemed to
comply math the requirements of the Housing
Ordinance relating to otsl~uals and porches
unless:
(u) Every flight of stairs and porch is free of holes,
grooves, and cracks vhich are large enough' to constitute
possible accident hazards. (Subsection 7.c.)
(b) Every otalr-well, and every flight of stairs mhich
is more than two risers high has rails not less than 2
feet. 6 inches, measured vertically from the nose of the
treads to the top of the rail. and every porch vhich is
more than two risers high has rails not less than 3 feet.
6 inches above the platform. (Subsection 7,c.)
(c) Every rail and baluster is firmly fastened and is
maintained in good condition. (Subsection 7.c.)
SECTION 13. MATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT AND BATHROOM FLOOR
No duelling or dwelling unit shall be deemed to comply
with the requirements of the Housing Ordinance relating
to mater closet compartment.and bathroom floors unless:
(a) Every water closet compartment floor and bathroom
floor Is made of terrazzo, tile. smooth concrete, dense
hardwood uith tightly fitting Joints. rubber, asphalt
tile. linoleum, or similar material providing a surface
ablch is reasonably.impervious to rater and is easily
cleanable; OR
Such floor is made of one of the denser soft moods, with
tightly fitting joints, and is covered mith varnish,
lacquer, or other similar coating providing a surface
which is reasonably impervious to rater and is easily
cleanable. (Subsection 7.c.)
SECTION 14. GENERAL SANITATION (SECTION 9)
No duelling or duelling unit shall be deemed to comply
with the requirements of the Housing Ordinance relating
to general sanitation unless:
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(u) Ever! floor led floor covorieg~ls kept'reasonably
clean and 18 eot littered or covered ulth dirt, dear,
insanitary thing. (Subseotloos 9,o** 9.b.)
(b) Every emil and gelling is reBuoeably olean and
ia aaa littered or covered mlth dust, dirt, cobeebso
or greasy film. (Subsections 9,e., 9.b,)
stand ee~ehere about the premiseu. (Subsections
9.e., 9,b.)
(d) Ho flight of stairs has settled more than one
leah out of its intended position or has pulled
from support(ag or adjacent struoturea. (Subsection
7.c.)
(e) Mo flight of stairs has rotting or deteriorating
supports. (Subsection T.c,)
(f) The treads of every flight of staffs ere uniform
In height. (Subsection ?.c.)
(g) Every stair tread is sound and is'securely
fastened lo position. (Subseotlon 7.c.)
(h) Every stair tread is strong enough to bear a
ooncentrated load of at least 400 pounds vithout
danger of breaking through. (Subsection 7.c,)
(l) Every porch has a sound floor. (Subsection ?.c.)
(J) No porch has rotting or deteriorating supports.
(Subsection ?.c.) ·
'In accordance with the pre(signs of Subsection 7.c.
or Section S of the Mousing Ordinance Regnlatino
Supplied Facllitiea. Maintenance, and Occupancy of
Uwellings and Uae/ling Halts, means of egress ere
governed by the requlrementa of other state and local
laws. The Commissioner of Health is cautioned to
check carefully the existing applicable laws relating
to deans of egress and not to -adopt any regulation
nh(ch may be in conflict with any provision of said
]n#s.
SE~ION'I5. ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS*
I,~. duly authorized by law to
act as Commissioner of Health of the City of Roanoke
do hereby adopt, on~ to be effective on
and afield the above llated written
regnlutiohs pursuant to the authority granted me by
Section 4 of the Housing Ordinance of this City of
Roanoke. Regulating Supplied Facilities. Maintenance,
and Occupancy of Dwellings and Dwelling Units.
(Signature} (Title).
As a second item, we are finding increasing need and value
in copies of the Ordinance. This..ith the added Appendix,
should have 9odd distribution and is already receiving each
demand. Authorization is needed to have the Code printed. The
COSt is estimated at $175.
It ls-vecoeuended the City ConncJl authorize expenditure
from such account as the Auditor would consider appropriate
to this purpose.
Respectfully subeltted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
Council being of the opinion that the City A[torney should have un
opportunity to study the legality of the rules and regulations. Mr. Jones moved that
the rules and regulations prepared for use in ieplemeutlag the Housing and Hygiene
Ordinance be referred to the City Attorney for study as to legality and report to
Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Lisk and unanimously odo~ted.
PLANNIng: The City #ansger submitted a report advising that Hr. John
Epllng, Assiolunt Planning Director, his submitted his intent of resignation to
accept the position or Director of Plsnniag math the Clt~ or Athens end Clark
iGeorgiz, effective April 1, 1969,
Mr. Wheeler moved that lhe report be received and filed. The motion nas
seconded by Mr. Pollard amd uauniuouoll adopted.
SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS: The GitI Manager submitted the folloning request
of the Junior Momsa*s Club to erect 8 banner et the Intersection of Jefferson Street
smd Church Avenue to publicize the 'Red Stoching Revue':
'Roanoke. Virginia
February 26. 196e
Roaorable Ms7or and Citl Council
Roanoke, ¥irginiz
Gentlemen:
In past lesro, Cltl Council has given permission for the
Junior WomBats Club of Roanohe. Incorporated, to erect a canvas
banner at Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street. This banner mill
publicize the *Red Stoching Revue'~ proceeds from this production
mill be utilized touard improvements al the Roanoke Citl Juvenile
Delention Rome at Calmer Springs.
Due to demolition mark in progress at the corner of Campbell
Avenue and Jefferson Street. this lear it Is the desire of the
Junior Roman's Club to place this banner at the intersection of
Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. Thel hove received the
permission of the property owners to zttach the banner to the
Sportsman's and Kingoff's buildings. The.banner mould be
installed on Rsrch 11 and would remain in place until April 1.
This is submitted, without anl recommendation, for the
consideration of the City Council.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian r. Rlrsl
Julian F. Rirst
City Uansger~
Mr. Wheeler moved thuS'Council concur in the request smd offered the
following Resolution:
(~16028) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to permit the
installation of a banner across the intersection of Church Avenue and Jefferson
Street, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook RD. 31..page 43T.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Lash, Perhinson. Pollard, Wheeler and
Rulor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None .......................... O.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that Mr. W. C. Clark, Contractor. has requested city mater service to propertl
located at 3435 Custis Avenue, S. M., described as Lots 40 and 41, Section 15, Map
of Mount Vernon Reights Subdivision, la Roanoke Countl, tha't there is a four-inch
mater line in Cnstis Avenue math adequate pressure and volume to give satisfactory
service, and recommended that Council grant the request.
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~r. Pnrklasoa moved that the mutter be taken under ndvlaemoat. The motlol
mas seconded by Mr. Rhoeler and snsnlmounly adopted.
After tsking the mattor under advisement+ Mr, Perkinsoa moved thnt Council
concur In the recomueadatioa of the City Manager nad offered the follomisg Resolution
(mi9029). A HESOLUTION asthorizlng the City Mnneger to approve a metered
mater connection to certain premises.located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 437.}
Mr. Perklnson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion mas
seconded by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hosmell. Jones. Lfsk, Ferkfnson, Pollard. Wheeler smd
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: Hone .......................... O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the follow-
lng report on changes in the personnel of the Police Department and the Fire
Department for the month of Jnnuary. 1968:
*Roanoke. Virginia
February 26, 1968
Honorable Rayor end City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the police and the fire
department ns of January 31. 1968:
*Police
+Clerk-Stenographer - Mrs. Judy G. Wright - hired January 3, 1968.
'Police Officer - Sterling H. Moorman - hired January 3. 1968.
'Lieutenant Russell Mi Harris - died January 22, 1968.
*Ending January 31, 1968 - two vacancies.*
+Fire
*There were no changes In personnel during the month of Jonnary
1968. The fire department has a full complement of I79.'
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. flirst
Julian F. Hirat
City Homager"
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. LJsk and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTMEN~ OF PUBLIC NELFARE: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that copies of a brief summary of activities in the Social Service Bureau
of the Deportment of Public Welfare for 1967 have been furnished Council.
Mr, Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lish and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having carried the question of transferring ·
Social Worker I and a Clerk-Typist II working mlth the office of the City Physician
to the supervlsl?e of the Departueut of Publlo Welfare over until after the State
Health Department takes over the operation of the Roanoke CltT Health Department
and then, If oecessarT, studT the matter again, the CitT Haaager submitted the
follomieg report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
rebruarT 26° 1968
Honorable HaTor and CitT Coatcil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This ia to return to Tau the matter concerning the ama
employees non located lo the City PhTaiciau*a office whose work
ia witb the State-Local Hospitalization prograu. These emploTees
are a Social Worker I and a Clerk-TTpist II.
The administration of the State-Local Hospitalization program
(SLH) bas over the Tears been mlth the Department of Public
Welfare. In the affiliation of the Health Departuent. SLH will
net be transferred to the Health Department but mill be retained
mith the Public Weifare. In other morda, all of the work of the
City PhTsician*s office will he taken over bT the State Health
Oepartuent with the exception of SLH and the administration of
medical services to our welfare patients, nursing home. Juvenile
detention home and Jail.
Under SLH. the Welfare Department determines the eligibilit~
of individuals for health services. Specificalll, the Social
Worker I does the investigations and deteruination of elJgibilitl
and the Clerk-Tjpiat II performs the clerical work consisting of
processing forms, preparing vouchers for palment of hospital
accounts and other wort necessary for the handling of this
service. Such individuals who might come to the Health Depart-
ment in connection mith SLH mill have ulread! been handled as
to their eligibilitT. For eligJbilitT determination, the
present personnel have been specificallT trained and the depart-
ment is organized for this work. The performance or medical
services, including nurses, mill be with the Health Department.
If these two persons are transferred, there will develop
a division of administrative responsibllitT, in that the! will
be emploTees of the State. under the control of the Health
Department, yet ultb supervlsorT responsibility under the
Department of ~elfare and wtll be performing work for the
Welfare Department.
This situation will become even more conspicuous under
two possible future conditions. If the Health Department were
to phTaically separate the City Phlsician's office from being
near the #elfare Department and bring it into the Health
Department building then these ama people could become separated
frou their administrative supervision, Additionally, when Title
19 os to Wedicaid goes into effect as a federal program, the
Department of Helfare and Institutions of Virginia has.been
designated to handle eligibility studies and the Health Depart-
ment will do the services. These personnel would be the ones
along with other melfare personnel to handle this eligibility.
The recommendation is that these two individuals be deleted
from transfer under the-affiliation and retained in the Cia!
Welfare Departuent. As such the State will assume 60 percent
of their compensation so that financiall! the Cit~ will end with
about the same result. The expediencl of this is that if theT
are transferred over to the Health Depurtuent effective Hatch 1
nil of their personal situation mill change and it would,
thereafter, become considerably difficult to then personallT to
make the transfer back as to retirement, et cetera.
This arrangement has been concurred in bT Doctor Fsgan.
The State has asked one additional arrangement. They note the
difficulty that that experience in adding personnel positions
under the State personnel s~stem and that In the programming of
this in the State personnel slsteu these ama pbsitions have
alreadT been' provided for the Roanoke Departuent. While the~
concur in the transfer of the people themselves, the State
would like to retain these two position classifications in
their budget should they, at a later date, find uny situation
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ia the Health Dapartmeok mher'oli%the~nddl~Jo'i~f-pa0pie under,these
clceairicctione uould be or*bani[lt. Tale does tut'moon tact people
broughk iota theee~poeitlooe uould hendl&'Stnte-Locnl~Hoepikolfzo-
tiao buk rsther Mould be mini respect t6 ~er duties. Tho Saute
oaten that, shortly, they ulll~coumnuce~the lutroducklon~idd expen-
clan of the program of home beulah services, thick viii prlmoril7
come in ns ko ndminislratloo of Socici Security and #edlcore, They
entlcipnlc the addition of a clerk Into n ViOlin position olread~
provided in their badget~ued the possible need for other personnel in
this connection, Ir these positions ns provided are mot actuall7
filled by people, then the Cltj uould it the end of each year re-
ceive a refund for the City's 45 percent contribution toward these
positions.
It is recommended that the tun individualc, namely, Mrs, Virginia
0. Tames, Socinl Marker I cud Miss Cecilia R. Braun, Clerk-Typiat II,
be deleted from the budget ordinance mhich mould provide for their
transfer to the State Health Deportment acd that they be retained and
added to the City Department of Public Jcl[ore.
Respectfully subuitted,
S/ Julian F. Bi[st
Julian F, Hirat
City Manager'
Mr. Jones moved that Council reconsider the question. The motion vas
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted, Messrs. Hos~ell, Vheeler and Mayor Dillard
voting no.
After u discussion of the matter. Mr. Jones toyed that the question of
transferring a Social ~orker I and a Clerk-Typist fi ~orking vita the of/ice of the
City Physician to the supervision of the Department of Public Uelrare rather than to
the State Health Department, be referred to the Budget Commission for consideration
in itt preparation of the budget for the fiscal year ~bB*6~. The motion vas
seconded ay Mr. Boswell and adopted. Mr. Link voting no.
BUDgET-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: ~he City Manager submitted the following
request of Help, Incorporated, that Council authorize on appropriation to pay the
aolarJes and expense of the two Alceholtc Rehabilitators, beginning March 1 through
June 30, 196B:
"Roanoke, Virginla
Febrnary 26,.1968~
Honorable Huyor and City C~uncil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In supplement of the item on your'Agenda, the folloming infor-
mu~fon has been submitted to me to be forwarded to the City Council.
*HELP, Incorporated. Associates have discussed uith you
the Alcbh61io Rehabilitatortc Office which has been work-
ing under the direction of the Chief Justice of. the
Municipal Court, Since December 1, i~67. the salarie~ of~
the two Alcoholic Rehabilitators have'been defrayed by ~
HELP, Incorporated.
'As of January 30, HELP had borrowed $4,400.00 to pay
salaries and other ope[atOm9 expenses. It is proposed
that HELP. Incorporated Associates mill underurite this
$4,400.00. .
fMe request that you present our case to City Conqc. il
by asking that Council authorize an appropriation to
pay the sa. la[les and expense of the Rehabilitators,
beginnfn~ February I through June 30, ~6B os follows:
Rehabilitator, Director , ~ ~ ,. $ 600
Behebllltetor for Mamas 300
He*lth, Accident nnd Lite Insurance Contribution 50
Total Cost Per Hont~ $ 950
Februnrl - June (5 wontbs) $4750'
Reopecttulll submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hiram
Julian F, Hiram
City Rannger'
After e discussion of the mutter, Mr, Jones moved that Council onth~ne
8 contribution to Help, Incorporated, in connection uith palwent at the salaries
or tm* Alcoholic Rehabilitators and other operating expenses for the period begin-
ning March 1, 1966. through June 30,~66, and offered the foil*wino euergenc!
Ordinance appropriating $3800.00 to Gratuities under Section mi, 'Council," of the
1967-68 budget:
(wiS030) AN ORDINANCE to *mend and r~ordain Section wi, 'Council," of the
1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, *nd providing for an euergencl.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Or~mance Book No. 31. page 439.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The wotion was seconded bl
Mr. Perkinson and adopted bl the roi'laming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boauell, Jones. Lisk. Perkins*ri. Pollard. Mheeler and
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None ................... ~ .... ~--0.
BUBGET-MAGES-CITY EMPLOYES: The Citl Ranager submitted the following repc
recommending that $25,000 be appropriated to Overtiwe Pal under Job Classification
to cover an over expenditure in the account and provide for other emergencies:
"Roanoke. Virginia
Febrnarl 26, ~69.
Honorable Molar nad Cltl Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is in s'upplement to the request to include this matter
on your Agenda for your ueetJn~ of Februnrl 26, ~969.
Me ha~e ex'perienced heavl dewunds on the overtime funds
available in the current 1967=68 budget. This has been primer~I
due to extended snow and ice in late December end eorll Januarl.
This combined with general overtime requirements have overexpen-
ded this account bi opproxiuatell $13.000 to this date. The
initial appropriation in the budget was $30,000. It is anticipated
that there will be other~ ~m'e'rgencies uhfch will require over-
time funds and it is recommended that the Citl Council bl budget
ordinance amendment appro~iate a total budget supplement of $25.000
to Overtime .Account, 97.,
It is felt that considerob~ gain has been wade in reducing
overtime cost to the CieI and the concentration on Justification
of overtime and the adherence to strict criteria have affected
stabilization of this account.
In considering this request for Overtime funds, in order
that the Council might be aware of ual other requirements under
consideration and which might be broug~ to the Council, it is
advised that there ls under lwmediate *tudl a possible need to'
supplement the Citl Garage Maintenance Account bl approxJmatell
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$45,000 for the rescinder of the current fiscal yedr. ~This is
being revieeed etd bcckgroued leroruetiox Octhered smd it is
expected thtt It mfll ~'cebmJtted to the coseeil nt~er next
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Jnlicn F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
Mr. Junes moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager eld offered the folloxing emergency Ordinance:
(x15031) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordsie Section ~?, 'Overtime Pay
end Teruleel Leave.' of the 1967-69 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for en
(For full text of Ordinance. nee Ominance Book No. 31, page 439.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uae seconded
by Mr. Llsk end adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson. Pollard, Mheeler end #~
Dillerd ......................................... ?.
NAYS: Nome ...........................O.
CITY GOVERNMENT-AIRPORT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Att,rue!
submitted the following report advising that acquisition of a 52.63 acre parcel of
land needed and directed to be acquired for the Roanoke Municipal (M,,drum)
Airport South Cleer Zone and landing light System end an easement for apobllc
Sa,a tar! sewer trunk line extending betueen the 52.63 acre parcel of land end Inter-
state Spur Route 591 has been completed~
"February 26, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that on February 21. 1968. SlaTe mas effected
the City*s purchase from The First Nat i mai Exchenge Bank end
John O. Curt, Trustees, and others, of the 52,63 acre*tract of
land acquired for the installed system of landing lights and for
the clear zone for Runuay 15/33 at Roanoke Municipal Airport end.
also. the Clty*e acquisition of · perpetual easement for a trunk
line seuer right-of-maI over the land of the CitI'n grantors
lying between th'e' eat'abllshed' clearr zone end the ri~ht-of-may of
Interstate Spur 591, all done pursuant to authorizatien cbntained
in ordinances of the City Council relating to those subjects. At
the time of such ~l'osing there.nas paid to the aforeseld oxeers
the amount of $12,650.00 et the agreed rnntal melee of 16.1 acres
of the clear zone area on which the City beret,fore, end mith the
of landing lights for the ebovemeetJoned runway.
I should call to the attention of CoencJl the fact that a small
adjustment Or amendment will berequired to be made to the Grant
Agreement betmeen the City and the Government, the effect of
mhlch will be to eliminate an 80 x 80 foot portion of the 52.b3
ecrm tract, on which small lot ia located the tenant house uhich,
with tie Conncil*s agreement, mill continue to be occupied on
behalf of the former land,manta for the indefinite period of time
provided in the agreement referred to in Ordinance No. lBO00 of
the Council. While the 6or~rnment may not, under the terms of the
Grant Agreement and the reoulqtions under mhich it is required to
operate, participate mith the City JR payment of the apportioned
purchase price of. said 80 x 80 footlot, the City mill receive
under the terms of Its agreeoent uith Said leedoueers the suq of
$25.00 per. month, commencing March l, 1968,:for each month or
portion of a month that the telaut house may be so occupied for
farm and tenant purposes of the former landomaers,..ehich income
to the City shouldo in a relatively short period of time, more
than offset the reduced participation of the Government math the
City in the letter's purchase of ell said property.
Attention should be called, also, to the Clty*a agreement aaa
In the right-or-uny acquired betneen the ueu clear none area and
Interstate Spur 581, an overall distance of approximately 900
feet. Doubtlest,.the Council mill desire to direct that appro-
priate steps be taken to receive bids rot the early letting of n
contract for this construction.
Executed copies of the deed of conveyance ad deed of easement
referred to in Ordinance No. 15000, together uith executed copies
of letter agreeme~s referred to in that ordinance and, likeeise,
authorized to be entered into, are nam on file ia the office or
the city Clerk; the original deed having been recorded in the
local Clerk of Courts* Office on the date of the closing of the
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. ~incanon,
City Attorney"
Mr. Boswell moved that the report be received and flied. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Nheeler end unanimously adopted.
In this connection. Council having committed itself to naming the tract
land leased and to be purchased by the City of Roanoke, located on the south side of
Bershberger Road, N. W., opposite Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport, as Internn-
tiscnl Friendship Park if and uhen acquired by the City of Roanoke, Mr. P~llard move~
that the question of designating a portion of the'land ns International Friendship
Park be referred to the City Planning Coumiss~m for study, report and recommendation
to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Rheeler end unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND'S~ORM DRAINS: The City Attorney submitted the follomJng
report advising that the acquisition of perpetual easement for the construction and
operation of the Lick Run sewer trunh lines es they relate to and affect the
property formerly owned by Mr. Peter C. Huff and now owned by The First National
Exchange Bank and Mr. John D. Cart, Trustees, et al., has been completed:
"February 26. 1969
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
I report heremith the closing, on February 21, 196~, of the
City's acquisition of perpetual easements for the construction
and operation of subject sewer trunk lines as they relate to
and affect the property formerly owned by Mr. Peter Co Buff,
now ouned by The First National Exchange Bank and Mr. John D.
Carr. Trustees, and others, such acquisition having been made
Jn accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 15495 of
the City Council.
I further report that there has now been paid to the City by
the aforesaid landowners the sum of $10,H14.00 as said ouners'
contribution toward the City*s cost of three of the trunk
sewer laterals constructed on said property by the City, said
owners having paid. in addition, interest on said sum at the
rate of 5% per annum for a period of 2 years.
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Among other'cuthorlned provisions of the deed of eae~ueet ko
the Clap xbleb boo BOm been recorded, there lc contained the
cgreenezt then the City's grantors and:their luucecuorc Is
title shell herecfter have te right to make colaeckJOUl mith
lad use the aforesaid saner iilez mitkoai.ferlhe: assessment
or payment except thin kkey skull pay the expenses of maniac-
flail aid shall pay the sane ckerge$ from tine to time made
applicable to individual citizens of the City of Roanoke,
geeerclly, for mlkizg iodJviducl saner coaokotiono and for
current sener ehprgeo.
A copy o! the deed of easement cad agreement, node under dote
of February 12. 196e. iz non al file la the Office of the City
Clerk, the original thereof having been recorded in the
Clerk of Courts* Office on February 21, 1950.
Respectfulll,
S/ J, H. ~Jncunou
Git/ Attorney?
Hr. Bosnell mored that the report be recelrodund filed. The iotlon was
seconded by Hr. Rheeler mod uuunlmoualy adopted.
In this connection, Hr. ~heeler moved that the Cia/ Nsnager he directed
pursue forthwith the question of the construction of a sewer line to serve propert!
of the Gvundvien Development Corporation. The motion mas seconded bl Hr, Pollard
and unaulnooal~ adopted,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having referred the question of modifling the
Roanoke Yulle! #4 or Arterial Highwu/ Plan so aa to relocate Franklin Road Extension
to a committee composed of Messrs. Janes E. Jones, Chairmun..Ourid £. Llsk and
87ron E. Bauer to confer Kith interested parties as to the proposed relocation d
Franklin Road Extension and to submit its report and recommendation to Council.
the committee submitted the following written report recommending that the State
Hlghna7 Department Scheme ~Cw utilizing Franhlin Road with a TO-foot right of
betueen ~olout Avenue and Elm Avenue be adopted and that the committee be continued
'$IBJECT: Franklin Road Extension
TO: Roanoke City Council
Earl/ last lear there mas presented to Council a reqoest
Lewis*Gale Hospital and John U. Oukel. Inc. that this budl
consider the poesibllity of relocating the corridor for the
Franklin Road Extension nest of their propert! nhlch would,
among other things, permit the hospital to proceed nith the
planned $1.25 million addition to their present facilities.
City Planning Department for evaluation and report and upon
their (C. P. O.) recommendation this matter nos sent on to
the Technical Committee of the Regional Planning Commission
nba. in torn. requested the assistance of the ¥irgiaJa Depart-
ment of Hlghwu/u.. On October 19. Council instructed the Clerk
of the City to ascertain from the Commission the status of this
requested studl~ a~on October 25. the Commission advised the
Cia! that 'The Highna! Department reported to the Technical
Committee on Jul/ 25. 1967 that tan Fourth Sa.reef alignment
and extension nas e feasible alternate to the Franklin Road
Extension as shuuo in the Regional Arterial Highna! Plea.
Preliminar~ cost estim~ e. exclusive of acquisition of right-
cootlnoeS tat lbs meeting, the City.roprbseelstivec au the Techui-
esl Coemlltee iodlcohdd lhe City's positioe ua folloes: The City
of Rosuohe did. oo~ eouoor~ie aoviog tho Frsohlis Raid carridor
mbal in the Hfbhl~ad*Psrk oreo. The eoemittee then requssled the
Vlrginis Depsrtmeot of H~hecys to study on ollRueeot of the
corridor Biota the Fourth'Street plou'uor~h of EiB Avenue sad
aloug. F~ooh~io Road sooth of Elm Avenue.*
Hpou receipt of this letter from the Commission. Cooncil. au Mon-
dsy. Oclober 30. 1967. after u brief expression of concern by
the property ouuers gloom Frsuhlin Rood south or Kin Avenge. refer-
red this mutter to the undersigned coemlktee requesting lhe conair-
tee to confer moth interested parties as to the proposed Franklin
Raid Extension and to submit ocr report and ~econneadatious buck to
the body.
As Instructed. the committee met mlth interested property gun,rs and
citizens and reviemed moth them the original pisa along nlth slier-
Bate proposals. This lead to un interim report to Cooncil by the
committee, st nhich tine the Committee recommended that Council ~eqoest
the Technical Conuittee to ctcdF the possibility o! carrying Fourth
Street oil the may throhgh to a possible on-off ramp at 599 at or
near King George Avenge cud FoUrth Street. Council approved this
recouaendation and on'December 22. 1967. the attsched reply directed
to Hr. Robert #. Shannon. Jr.. mis received. The reply received by
the chairuan on Junua u 6. 1968 pointed out in the last sentence
thus 'cost estimates do.not include acquisition of right-of-way.'
During the course of events, many scheues and plans were presented.
studied and alternstes made. Churches along the Franklin Road
route mere Just us concerned nith their future us were other pro-
perry onners and rightly so. One of the most appealing ~pprosches.
one mhich would ~sturb the least nnuber of property owners, one to
uhich there nas less opposition was the reduction in the uldth of
right-of=ua! to be acquired from 80' to ?0'. This reduction was
discussed thoroughly and the only cnaments made by the aaJorit!
involved was 'even though it effects us. me con live moth it.'
The only problem then to be resolved is that dealing nith the old
Kroger building located ut Franklin and Maple. By shifting the on-
off ramp to Fourth Street iud ageing the highway (599) south of its
present proposed locution.~e main portion o f the building can be
'saved'. However. from the studies made. the Fourth Street loca-
tion faf the on-off ramp Bill create additional problems which
could be Just es expensive end objectionable as the 'taking of' the
Kroger building; i.e.. it would he necessary to develop a 'push-
through' of King George from Franklin Road to Ma~le A~enue. tatung
mlth it several houses and apartments; the cost or the bridge across
the railroad would be Increased to accunaodute acceleration and dece-
leration lanea~ and as evident frou the plans prepared, the an-orr
raups could create further problems due to their length and radius.
Your committee, after meetino and discussing oil aspects of this
prablem with theJnterested parties and after analyzing the possible
affects of saving the on-off ramp of 599 to Four~ Street..ls of
the unanimous o~ini.on and hereby recommends thus Council adopt the
State Hlghway Department Scheme "C" utilizing Franklin Rood with a
?O-foot right-or-way between Malnut und Elm Avenues. The committee
has received assurance that the ?O-foot right-or-nay utilizing a
~-root median nlll be suffix'Sent to move the traffic projected.
If Council concurs nith these recommendations, it is suggested that
an upproprlate resolution be sent to the Departuent of Highways
notifying them of this action along utth notification to Lewis-
Gale Haspital and John R. Oakey. Inc..-in order that plans nay pro-
ceed with their expansi, ou program.
Further it. is recnmuended that this comuittee be continued to
receive and cons.ider..a pr.apo. Bal..rot tho location of the south-
bonnd on-reap near Janette Avenue proposal to be prepared and sub-
mitted by interested parties.
S/ David K. Ljsh
David K. Link
S~ B~ron E. Hamer
Byron E. Hamer
S! J~ E. Jone~
J. E. Jones. Chairman"
In this coutectlou, Council hCviug requested the Soau~ke Valley Regional
Picoting Commission to bore the Technical C~nmittee of the Regional Flauulu9
Commission oak the~ ¥Irginiu Department of ~ hnsya to mahe c feacib'ility survey on
using the Fourth $1reel corridor ~re'm the vJcimJty of Klm Avenue to the vicinity of
Hiog George Avenue in connection uith the request of Hr. Frank R, Rogers, Jr.,
Attorney° re'presenting Lenin-Gale Hospital, Incorporated, and John #, Ocher, Incor-
porated, that consideratioo be given to 8 reconmendctlou that the Roanoke Valley
Major Arterial 81ghualPluo be modified to relocate Franklin Rosd'extetsion in u
re-evaluation 6f the plea, the Roanoke Yuliey Reglonnl Piaeuiug Commisriou aabnflted
the follouing report ~on the Virginia Department of Highways advising that if Scheme
"C' proposed by the Virginia Departmeot er Highuays is constructed, the disrupting
of expansion plans of Lamir-Gale Hospital and John #o Oahel, Incorporated, can be
prevented and the neighborhood characteristic of Highland Pork can be preserved:
"Hecenher 22, 1967
Roanoke Volley Regionnl
Tronsportatio~ Study
Mr. Robert #. Shannon. Jr.
Chairman, Technical Committee
Roanoke Vallel Regional Planning Commission
4841 ¥111iamson Road, N. #.
Roanoke. Virginia
Dear Hr. Shannon:
keference is node to your letter of ~oaember 30, 1967, re-
questing a feasibility surrey er the Fourth Street corridor from
the rlctmlly of Elm Aveeno lo the vicinity of HJ~2 Genrge AVeeno.
On Jaunarl S, 1967. n request mas made to Roanoke City
Council from the law offices of ~oods, Rogers, Muse, Walker and
Thornton that the Roanoke Valley Major Arterial Hlghnay Plan be
modified to relocate Franklin Road Extension. The intent of this
recommendation was to relocate in-the area bounded by Church
Avenue, Luck Avenue, 3rd Street and 4th Street to permit Louis-
Gale Hospital and John M. Oakey, Inc., to proceed with their
tentative plans for major expansion.
Several trial traffic assignments sere made utilizing Frank-
lin Road and 4th Street imprGveuents. From an evaluation of
traffic service, etZher facility will serve the traffic destined
for downtoun Roanoke.
Four alternate schemes mere discussed at aneeting of'the -
Technical Committee on July 25. 1967. The esttnsted construction
costs of these functional schemes are listed below:
From: SonthHest Freeway To: Radison Avenue
Scheme ,A~ ~ Recommended 1963 Homard. ~eedleso Tauueu
and flergeedoff ............. $2.689.700
Scheme #B~ - 4th Street Proposal sith no raised
medinn .~ .................. $2,?01,100
Scheue 'C~ - Franklin Road Extension proposed bl the
Highway Department ........ $2,352,000
Schem~ "D' - ~anklin Rood - 3rd Street - One-nay
pair ............. ~ ........ $2,073,000
Scheme' 'C' fulfll'ls,the"JnitJal intent of the request for
the relocation Of Franklin Road Extension by shifting westward from
Elm Avenue, thereby, missing these parcels acqulred by Lewis-
Gale and Oakel for future expansion. Also, this scheme Js esti-
mated to be approximately $349,000 cheaper than Scheme "H". These
meeting on July 2S, 1967 nad Scheme "C' was adopted.
The Fourth Street Proposal raises the rolionieg.comuectat
1. The bridge across the x6rfolk and uea~er~'Wo(iroad Yards
xould require 2 additional !ones ko provide'adequate
ecceleruklou ' d~celeretloo laced, From an'flgfxeerfug
viewpoint this mould cause an extremely hazardous condi-
tion without this additional uidth uud aiwa the coestruc-
2. Franklin Road from Ring George Avenue'to Elm Avenue could
be mideued ko e 4 lane divided fucilit! without completely
destroying buildings in this corridor, Houever, 4th Street
between King GeoYge Avenue lad Elm Avenue mould necessitate
completel~ deatroyieg residences located on ate or both
sides of 4th Street, The cat7 has previousl! stated they
mould like ko maintain the Hioblctd Fa~k neighborhood ~ its
residential load use.
3. Plums ute upprozinutel! TS per cent couplete on the South-
nest Freeuuy from RIm Avenue to Franklin Road. The length
of the Hridge over Franklin Road hinges on whether the
Interchange is located ut 4th Street or Franklin Road.
4.The vertical alinement on Franklin Rood is gore desirable
than that of 4th Street.
In sueuory, by constructing the scheme proposed by the High-
way Deportment and adopted by the Technical Counlttee on July 25.
1967. ue can avoid disrupting the expansion plans of Lewis-Gale
Hospital and John n. Oakey. Inc. as nell as preserving the neighbor-
hood characteristic of'Highland Park.
Sincerely;
S/ C. H, Hames, Jr.
C. H. Hames. Jr**
Traffic Engineer"
Mr. John R. Hildebrand of Hayes. Seoyo gottern and Mattern. Architects
and Engineers, submitted the following letter expressing disappointment and concern
nith the situation but appreciation for the consideration end cooperation received
from the city in an attempt to minimize the impact the Southwest Freewoy gill have
on its operation:
"Roanoke
26 February 1968
Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Ni~ your indulgence and with no intent of prol'onglng a subject
that has received a most thoronoh examination, Hayes, Seay.
Mattern and Rattern ri'auld like to place in the record a state-
meat relative to the Council Committee*s report on the Franklin
Road Vs Fourth Street locations.
The Southwest Freeway and the Interchange ut Franklin Road will
have an adverse affect on the operations and expansion plans of
our firm. For this reason, we previously requested Council"s
Comeittee to consider certain solutions which we developed and
which would have substuntiall! minimized the iupact of the South=
west Freeuuy on our locution. Rhile our solutions were not incor-
porated into the report just presented, me feel that they received
full consideration, f or which ue are appreciative.
Ne are, of course, disappointed and concerned with the situation
that still confronts us. However. we ave sufficiently optimistic
to feel that we can develop+ in some manner, a solution shich will
enable us to continue operations in our present location.
Ne would llke to express our appreciation to Mr. Jones~ Council
Committee. to the C~ y Manager. to the Assistant City Manager.
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and to t'he members of the Clty*$ Plennjxg, EiOlneerlng nad Traf-
fic Departments for their consideration, patience end cooperoo
tiaa Jm nreJlakJug our aolukiOlS ted la attempting to minimize
the impact of the Sacrament Freeuel on oar operation.
S/ John R. Hildebrand
John R. Hildebrand"
Mr. Jones informed the body that he had received the follouing letter fro
Mr. Franh W. Rogers. Jr.. Attorney. representing LemOn-Gale Hospital. Incorporated.
and John H. Oakel. Incorporated. expressing concurrence of his clients in the
recommendations of the commitiee:
'February 23. 1968
Honorable James Jones
City Council. City of Roanoke
c/o Appalachian Pouer Company
Roanoke. VirglnJp
Dear Mr. Jones:
May I express appreciation on behalf of Lewis-Gale Hos-
pital. Inc. and John n. Oekel. Inc.. whoa we represent, for your
courtesy In inviting us to attend your committee meeting held on
February 21. 1969. At the meeting you read aloud the committee
report which you propose'to present to the regular meeting of City
Council to be held on February 26, 1968. Discussion of your re-
port mas had. with yon and your committee members ansuerlng ques-
tions which were raised.
Present plans call for me to he oat of tonm Monday aaa hence
unable to attend the Council meeting. This being the case. I
would like to tak~ this letter as u means of expensing th~
concurrence of Lewis-Gale Hospital. Inc.. end John #. Oskey. Inc..
in your coMmittee*s report end the recommendations set forth there-
S/ Frank W. Rogers, Jr.,
Communications from Hrs. R. Halter Jones. Hrs. Elizabeth y. Llemellyn,
Hrs. Jacquelyn B. Moses and Re. Cecil R. Higginbothem expressing concern and/or
opposition to using the Fourth Street Corridor from the vicinity of Elm Avenue to
the vlcinitl of King Ueorge Avenue, mere before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in'the report of the committee, that
the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure
and that the letters and communications be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Link and unanimously adopted.
UHFIHISHEO BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF QRDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SPECIAL PERMITS~STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16018, authorizing and
permitting the encroachment and Maintenance of a certain structure consisting of a
track weighing scale, flush with the ground surface, in the southerly portion of a
public ella! running east and west through Block 4. Section 3. as shown on the Map
of Roanohe Development Company, as said alley extends from Bedford Street, S. R., to
I71
Ashlsun Street, S. N.,, upas certain terms end coadlthms, having been before Council
for its first reading, read and laid over,'mss scala before the body. Hr, Nheeler
offering ,the follouicg for its second reading sad final odoption~
(mlO018) AN ORDINANCR authorizing and permitting the encroachment and
maintenance of o certain structure consisting of a truck mulching scale, flush mith
the ground surface, In the southerly portion of a public alley running east end
meat through Block 4. Section 3. on shana ant he Hop or Ro~abke Development Compcny,
as said alley extends from Redford Street. S. R.. to tableau Street, S. l., upon
certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordhonce, see Ordinance Rook No. 31. page 431.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion mas seconded
by Mr. Perktnson and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. nosnell. Jones, Lick. Perkinson, Pollard. Nheeler and Moyon
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................0.
STATE HIGHNAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure requesting the Department of Highnays to consider the Immediate
purchase of n vacant lot on the northuest corner of Jefferson Street and Elm
Avenue, $. #.. fronting thirty-six feet on Jefferson Street, needed for highmay
improvement purposes, he presented sane; xhereupon, Mr. Lisk offered the following
Resolution:
(~18032) A RESOLUTION requesting the ¥iroinlu Department of HJghuays to
consider and effect advance acquisition of title to certain land needed for hlghmay
improvement purposes.
(For full text of Resol~t'ion, see Resolution Rook No. 31. page 439.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas ceconded by
Mr. Perkinson and adopted'b~ the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perktnson, Pollard, #heeler end Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 6.
NAYS: None .....................~ ...... O.
(Mr. BosMell not voting for personal reasons o~cecdJng to Section 12 of the City
Charter)
SEMERS.AND STORM DRAXNS: Council havlng directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure amending the contract of September 22. 19S4. betmeen the
City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke, dealing nith the treatment of domestic
and commercial wastes; and authorizing the acceptance for transmission and treatment
of acceptable sewage ondmactes from a 24.72 acre tract of land meat of O. S. Route
221, o 23.005 acre tract of land southeast of the City of Roanoke, and a 36.28 acre
tract ~f land along the west side of State Route692. nest of*the Oak G~ov~ area;
deferring, temporarily, acceptance of nantes from a 31.35 acre tract of land south-
meat of the Hidden Volley Country Club and a 8~62 acre tract of land south of the
Ridden Valley Country Club, adjacent to the 31.35 acre tract; and declining, at
this time, to accept semage and Mantes from a 12.150 acre tract of land adjacent to
the Iruthera corporate llmfta of the City aZ Reaaohe, a 17.937 acre tract of laed
north of Herahberocr goad and earl of Cove Road, and a 3?°090 acre track or land
earth of Beruhberger Road and east o! Cove Road, he preseeted~aamel mheveopae, Ur.
Rheeler offered the rollomieg Reaoletloe:
(eiB033) A RESOLUTION authurlzlng the Clty*v eccepteece for tracamisafee
end treatment of acceptable aegege amd meateu frog three (3) certain areas of
Roan?kc County, upon certain terms amd conditions amd, to tie ~xtint provided
herein, amending the contract of September 28, 1954. between the City and the Count
of Roanoke dealing ulth the trealment of domestic end commercial mcates; deleting,
temporarily, acceptance of mantes from twa (2) certain other areas; ~qd declfnlag,
at this tlmeo to accept sesame and castes from three (3) certain other areas.
(For fall text of ResolutJoa, see Regulation Book No. 31, page 440~
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Regulation. The notion mas seconde
bI Mr. Perkinson md adopted by the following rote:
AVES: Messrs. Russell, Jones. Link. Perkfnaon. Pollard. Rbeelerued Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAVS: Hone ........................... O.
APPOINTMENTS: Rr. Link offered the follouieg R~ olution appointing certe:
members of the City Council to serve as liaison representatives of the body to the
Roanoke Public Library Burda the Adriuory Board of Public Relfare and the Roan~e
City School Board:
· "A RESOLUTION appointing certain members of the City Council
aa liaison repreueatetlveu of the Council to serve uJtb certain
public boards and committees of the City.
NHEREAS, it has ~eu proposed, and the Council deems it ad-
visable to appoint certain of its members aS liaison representa-
tives betmeen the Council and the several public boards and '
committees hereinafter named, to the end that each respective
body. board or committee be in closer communication and better
ment of the public purposes sought to be performed by the City.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Roanoke that the following members of the Council be and are
appoiated, respectJvell, aa liaison representatives Of 'the
Council to and betmeen said Council and the follonin9 named
public boards and committees of abe City, namely:
Honorable ~
. as the Council*s liai-
son representative to the Roanoke Public Library Board;
Honorable as the Council*s liai-
son rel~resentative to the Advisory Board of Pu~ic Wel-
fare; and
Honorable as the Council*s liai-
son representative to the School Board of the City of
BE ~T F~ET~R RESOLVEO that the City Uie~ do transmit to
.the chairman of each aforesaid board or committee On attested
copy of this resolution.#
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. Vhe motion was seconded by
Hr. Jones and lost ~y the follouing rote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones and Lisk ..... .............. ~ ...................... 2.
NAYS: Messrs. Boamell. Pe~kinso~, Pollard. Wheeler and Rayor Dillard--5.
PURCHASE OP PROPERTY: Mr. Rheeler offered the folloulng emerge,c! Ordinal
providing rot the acquisition by the City of Ronooke or ~itle to'or no ensemeot
certain strip or vncnnt land situate b ~he City of Ronnoke, east or Vision Rill Rood
parallel to and on the southerl! side or Brook Street. N. E.. nnd abutting the
maters or Glade Creek:
(=18034) AR OR01RANCE proposing nnd providing'for the City*~ acquisition
'of title to or on easement In n certain strip of vacant lbid ~ltunte lo the
Roanoke, east or ¥inton Ril'l Rood, parallel to ned on the southerly side of Brook
Street, N. £.. and abutting the maters of Glade Creeks*nad providing for on emergenq
(For full text of Ordinnnce, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 442.)
Hr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motJoo nos seconded
by Rt. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Uoseell. Jones. Link, Perkinson. Pollard, Wheeler end Hayoi
Oillard ........................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
NOTIONS AND RISCELLANEOUS BUSINEss:
CITY GOVERNREHT: Rr. Rarvin H. Boley, Chairman, Community Services Com-
mittee or the Central Labor Co,nell, ~ppeared before Council and requested that
adequate space be furnished by the city for storing flags and that parking severs be
e~;ered at the locations where the flags are flown on legal holidays in order to
expedite putting the flags up and takino them doan.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the question of finding adequate space for storing
the flags be referred to the City iani. ger for study, aport and recommendation to
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Mr. Wheeler explaining that a considerable amount of
money and effort have been expended h a model kindergarten project in the public
schools for the fiscal year 1966-67 resulting in a nffmber at trained teachers for
this type of work, brought to the attention of the body the question of including
funds in the 1967-68 budget for a kindergarten program in the public schools on
half-day basis.
Speaking in support of the kindergarten program were Mrs. Grace CheMning,
Mrs. Rary Creasey. Mrs. Po G. Mlxey, Mrs. Mnriel Williams and Riss Carrine Williams.
teacher in charge of the program at Jamison Elementary School.
Mr. #heeler moved that the School Board be requested to submit to the
Council an~tJm~e Of th e COSt of conducting a kindergarten p~ogram based on o half
day for the next school year. abasing the estimated total cost and the estinated
net cost to the city. The motioo mas seconded hy Mr. Link and adopted, Mr. Boawell
voting no.
STATE HIGHMAYS: Mayor Dillard submitted the report of the Vici,ia Depart-
meat of HlghMays to The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council on urban streets and
highnly~ beyond 1~75.
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Mr. Perklnson moved Shut the report be received smd flled~ The motion
mos CeCoBded by
On motion of Rr. Jones. seconded by,Rt. Lick end unsnimoesl! adopted, the
meeting mos edJosrned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Meyor
COUNCIL. SPECIAL HEETING,
Thursday, February 29, 1969.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met lB special meeting in the Council
Chsmber lo the Monicipol Building. Thursday. Februsry 29, 1966. ct 2 p.a.. for the
purpose of publicly opening end reading aloud oil bids received for the construc-
tion o! s Civic Center rot the City of Roanoke. with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John #. Rosmell. Jom~s E. Jones. David L Lisk.
Frank S. Perhinsoo, Jr., Roy R. Pollard. Sr.. Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor
Beoton O. Dillard ....................................... ?.
ABSENT: Hone .................................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julino F. flirsto City Manager. Mr. B~ron E. Honer
Assistant City Manager. Mr. James N. Kincanon, City Attorney. and Hr. J. Robert
Thomas. City Auditor.
AUBITDRIDM-COLISEDM: Mayor Dillard stated that the special meeting of
Council has been coiled for the purpose of publicly opening and reading aloud all
bids received for the construction of 8 Civic Center for tbs City of Rosnnte and
pursuant to notice of ~vertisement for bids. said proposals tn be received by the
City Clerk until 2 p.m.. Thursday. February 29, 1969. and to be opened at that hour
before Council. the #syor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
ment. and no representative present raising any question, he instructed the City
Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids: whereupon, the City Clerk opened and
read the follouin9 bids:
Bidder Base Bid
Nello L, Tear Company
C. P. Street Construction Company
Piracci Construction Company. Incorl~roted
F, N. Th a~on, Incorporate~
J.' e. Bateson Company, Incorporated
Doyle and Russell. Incorporated
Baltimore Contractors, Incorporated
11,075,000.00
11,366,600.00
!1.675,000.00
11,883.350.0D
12,34B.500.00
12,369,000.00
12.798.000.00
Mr. Wheeler moved that the bids be referred to the Civic Center Project
Committee and Associated Architects and Engineers of Roanoke. Incorporated. for'
tsbulation, report and recommendation to Council. Tbe motion was seconded by Mr.
Jones and unaniwously adopted.
On motionof Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. List and unoniuossl! adopted, the
meeting wes adJoorned.
ATTEST:
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUHCIL, REGULAR MEETIHG,
Monday, March 4, 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met fa regular meeting la the Councll
Chamber in the Mnnicipsl Building. ioedsy. Harch 4. 196B. at 2 p.m.. the regular
meeting hoer, mJth Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESEA~F: Councilmen John W, Boanell. James E. Jones, David K. Link,
Frank N. Perhiason, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Bantam O.
Dillard ........................................ T.
ABSENT: None ......................~-0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Julian F. Hirat, City Manager, Hr. Byron E. Hamer,
Asa~ toni City Mnnnger. M~ Jones N, Klncancn. City Attorney, a'~d Mr, J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
IHVOCATION: The'meeting mas opened mitb a prayer by the Reverend John
Wesley Humana. Superintendent% Roanoke District of the Methodist Church.
HIHHTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 13, 1967, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr.
Jones, seconded by Hr. Lisk and unsnimously adopted, the reading thereof sas dispen-
sed ~Ith and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS: Mr. Thomas M. Aheron of Mack Aheron Advertising
appeared before Council and presented a communication requesting permission to
a sign for the Big Steer Restaurant at 3411Hlllianson Road. N. H.. eecrosching
slthln the regional arterial highsay right of say.
After o' discussion of the Hatter. Mr. Pollard moved that the ques.tion be
referred to the City Manager for the purpose of det~rnining the exact location of the
proposed sign and to submit his report to Council. The notion nas seconded by
Hheeler and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENY-HOUSING: A group of citizens appeared before Council,
Mrs. Margaret ~lllis acting as spokesman, comploln~ g of the conditions of the houses
they are renting as being in ill-repair and comprising of rats and snakes and reques-
ting that the uniter be carried over one seek la order that they mu! shos pictures
of the conditions.
Reverend Howard L. Camper, Vice President of the National Association for
'Advancement of Colored People in Rosnoke stated that they do not wish additional
federal housing in their section of the city.
Also appearing sere Mrs. Carol Millis. Mrs. Alvin (Jollier T.) Ct*son and
located at 119 London Avenue and 219 London Aveone..N W.
group to show its pictures of the conditions. The motion nas seconded by Hr. Pollard
and unanimousll adopted.
Mr; Perklnsou then moved that the complaints be referred to the City
Manager for Investigation sad ~eport to Council math regard to the eufovcemeat of
the Housing and Hygiene Ordinance, The motion mas seconded by Hr, Rheeler nnd
unnnlmously adopted*
HEALTH DEPARTMENT-TRAILERS: Mrs, R, A, Arthur appeared before Council nad
requested permission to place u house trailer nt 1582 Reynolds Road, S, E,
Mr, Rheeler Bayed that the mutter be referred to the City Rsnnger for
study, report nnd recommendation to ~ouncll, The motion mas seconded by Hr, Pollnr~
and unnnimously adopted,
PETITIONS AND CORRUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board
advising that the estimated sales tax to be refunded to the City of Roanoke on the
basis of school nme population has been increased from $925,000,00 to $1,000,000,00
rot 1967-68 and requesting Ihnt the $75,000,00 increase be'appropriated to the
1967-68 school budget in order to enable the School Board to restore some of the
items uhich had to be deleted from the 1967-68 budget prior to its adoption, mas
before Council,
Wro Wheeler moved that Council receive end file the report and take the
request under advisement, The motion mas seconded by Hr, Pollard and unanimously
adopted,
SENERS AND STORM DgAI~: · A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanohe County, requesting that the contract betmeen the City of Roanoke and the
Countyof Roanohe dated September 28. 1954, dealing mith the treatment of domestic
and commercial masses, be amended b'y adding thereto n 17,9 acre tract of land, more
or less, located south of the Cityof Ronnoke.on Route 220, mas before the body.
Hr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Mayor Benton O, Dillard, Chairman, Ressrs. Vincent S, Wheeler and Julian F. Hirst
forstodyo report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by
Jones and unanimously adopted.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from Hr.
Robert E. Glenn. Attorney. representing Messrs. Aylett B. Coleman and Fred P.
Bulllngton0 requesting permission to construct a road at their o~n expense across
city property located between Edgemood Street. S. W., and the center line of ~ud
Lick Creek, to privately-omned property on the northnest side of Mad Lick Creeh. mas
before Council.
· this connection, Mr. Robert E. Ulenu, Attorney'. bppeared in support of
h h clients.
Mr. Rheeler moved that Council refer the question to the City Planning
Commission and n committee composed of Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, St., Chairman. James
Kincnnon, J. Robert Thomas and Julian F. Birst for study, report and recommendation
to Council. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Joces and unanimously adopted.
ABDITS-CIT! TREASORER: A comsunluotloo fros Mr. Joseph S. Js~es, Auditor
of Poblic Accounts for tho Comeouueelth of ¥1rginis, treusmlttiog · report on so
uudlt of tho uocotnts etd records of #r. J. Ho Job.usam, Treusurer of the City or
Rouuoke, for the fiscal !eur ended June 30, 196T, advising that .the exseinstioo dis-
closed thus proper uccoontJlg hud ~eet mtde rot ull recorded receipts mod thus the
records hs.d beet prepared iR an excellent muoner, utc before the body.
Mr. Nheeler sowed that tho report be received Dud flied. The lOtJoB mBS
secouded by Hr. Link and uosnlmously adopted.
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST pOVERTY-CITY GOVERNMENT-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: A
communicution from Mr. T. Edward Temple, Director, Office of the Governor. congrutula
!ting the Council of the City of Rosuoke as a recipient Of the Urban Service Award
from the Office of Economic Opportunity, wus before Council.
Mr. Link saved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. PerkJnaon und unnnieouul! adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMRHT-CITY JAIL: A coemuulcution frae the Cospensation Board
regarding the placing of the police lookup under the Jurisdiction of the Clt!
Sergeact, advislng that the matter mas considered ut u recent meeting and mill be
taken up at the prope¥ tine. aaa before the body.
Mr. Link moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
SCROOLS: A communication fro. Mrs. M. R. Stephens. President,, Roanoke
Central Council Parent-Teacher Association. expressing appreciation ~r the interest
of Council In protective services for children fo Roe.one. eau before Cnuocil.
nfo Link ucved that the communication be received and filed. The notion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITY MARKET: The Clt~ Manager submitted the following report suggesting
that u citizeu~ committee or a market user committee be appointed to work with
representatives of the City of Roanoke in reviewing all of the fees, rental rates
and other charges at the CityMarket in viem of proposed ImproVements in the City
Market area:
'Roanoke, ¥lrgleia
March 4, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City ~ouncil
Rounohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Within comicg months as the .project proceeds on the new con-
str~ctioo of the market area, me mJ]l be giving coosideretJoo to
stall and occupancy fees at the market. There probibly is a need
to review all fees, rental rates and other charges at the market
os this has not been done for some time and there mill be · need
to determine fees based on the nee arrangement in t he market place
in front of the building.
It is felt that the Council might like to have · citizen's
committee or a market user committee to work mith us on these fees
and offer os the benefit of their constdermtloe and Judgment.
This la submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Jones moved that the report be referred to s committee composed of
leasrs. Vincent S. Mheeler, Chairman, David [. Lash, and Julian F. Hirsh rot lnforma
tiDe regarding its mark mith Oountomo Roanoke, Incorporated, in connection with
proposed improvements to the City Market area. The motion nas seconded b7 Mr.
Mheeler and unaslmouail adopted.
CIT7 GOVERNMENT-COUNCIL: The Cltl Manager submitted u urlttem report
inquiring aa to mhether or not a folder entitled #Melcome From 7our Citl Council,'
on cltl government should be updated.
Mr. Lisk moved that the matter be referred to the Roanoke Vuilel Chamber
of Commerce, Incorporated, for studl, report and recommendation to Council. The
motion was seconded bl Mr. Jones and unanluoasll adopted.
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: The Citl #meager submitted the following report
advising that the city had entered a neu state-aide air sampling program and the
revision of the Air Pollution Ordinance Is under consideration pending new federal
Bud State regulations:
"Roanoke. Virginia
March 4, 1968
Honorable Molar and CIt! Council
Roanoke, ¥iroinia
Centlenen:
The City started last meek in a new State-wide air sampling
program. This is in addition to the CitI*s own sampling process
and the station operated for the U. S. Public Health Service.
Believing this mal be of interest, I have asked Hr. I. Jones
Relier, Air Pollution Control Director. to take a few minutes
before Council to bring you up to date on air pollution control
UOFk.
By ual of additional comment, but not pa't aiming to this
mutter, there has b~en under consideration for some months the
revision of the CitI's Air Pollution Ordinance and some updating
to new technical stand*rds. Me are currently holding up on this
because of recent questions that have arisen as to nam federal
and state regulations and possible conflicts.
There in some effort to try to see if each of the political
subdivisions in this area cnn reach individual ordinances that
might be generally similar. This would be odrantageoos in behalf
of uniformity of equipment standards. This is also being held
because of the federal and state situation.
Respectfull~ submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Blrst
City Manager'
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded bl Mr. Perkinnon and unanlmousll adopted.
' PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STATE HIOHWAYSoCHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Council having
adoptedResolution No. 17387 requesting the Virginia Commission of Outdoor Recreati~
and the Virginia Department of Highways to con~troct o 1.6 mile access road from
th · east end of Malnut Avenue. S. E., to connect mJth the Blue Ridge' Parkuay Spur
Road to Mill Mountain, the City Manager submitted the following report advlsing that
the Virginia Department of Highm~ s wishes assurance that the. City of Roanoke will
assume and guarantee any expenditures in excess of the state allocations for the neu
Mill Mountain access road:
~I7.9
.... i°Leoke~ Vlrglils"
I·rch 4, 1969
Bo·arable Bslor sod City Co·scll ,.
Mo·toRe, Virginia
As the members Of Cltl Coexcll alii recoll~ the~e h·s bebe
Avenue to· Mill Mo·etelm, follouieg the ebrth and esso slopes or
the #neurone. Fertlemlerly because or this old particularly to
s·sure fulldeVelopaeet ·sd as ebrshlP'uf'she #oemteim, the CI~
mith federal s·d st·me funds parchesed s short tine ·go epproxl-
motel! 303 ·cres on the north side. ~egotlellnen ere mow Ix pro-
gress on the ren·ioieg ? ecrus to complete the proJect ·od enable
right of n·y for · rood. Lust'ye·r, ·Iaaa the ¥irglnl· State'
Sighuay eonuissioeer assured.St·me funds or.$2oo,ooo to the neu
project. Si·~e th~ time our City e·giueerieg divisiOn end state'
hlghnsy engineers heue been in considerable study os to tentative
location end alignment. These r·cturs be·r upon'the cost,' Bused
$400,000. After coneidereble revisions end adjustments tbs car-
rent estimate is slightly ie excess of $300,000. For the purpose
of estimating project, funds, assuming the m'ort"c6uld be advertised,
bid ·ed gotten~under construction Jn this calendar ye·r, ne mould
· otlcip·te n motel ollonua~e of $325.000. It Is felt that sane of
the ·nit prices on mhlch this recent estimate bas been made BOy be
slightly high but in vieu of recent bidding, we ore reluct·nt to
The stets fn ia the position aox to start the field surrey
for preparation of plans.· If they can go ahead then nithio the
next few months, the plans could be completed and everything else
being satisfactory the project can be started late this s·uner.
¥1th ·11 of the above folloming · line, if it does, the proJect
c·e be completed ulthin the 1968-69 fiscal year.
The St·tn Bfghmey Department eau nishes assurance that the
City will assume sad guarantee uny expenditures tn exce*s of the
State ellocitions. This is similar to the 9th Street Bridge mhere
Council by resolution took the excess. This is submitted to the
City Council for your consideration and we mould bi glad to supple-
ment with any information ~at you would wish.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hiram
· Julian F. Hirst
City Manager?
Mayor Benton O. Dillard, Chairman, Messrs. Vincent ~. Mheeler and Julian F. Hiram
to confer nith the proper officials of the state concerning the allocation of state
funds for this project. The motion nos seconded by Mr. Lis'k and unanimously
adopted.
In this connection a Resolution of the members Of the Mill Mountain
Development Committee of the City of Roanoke and of the Mill Mo·amain Park Committe~
Of the Ensnare Valley Chamber of Commerce, unanimously urging and requesting Council
to tste note of its agreement with the Virginia Department of Highways and arrange
ae~Jcient appropriation in the 1969-69 budget preparations to cover gomote*s
Mt. Jones moved that the Resolution be received and filed. The motion
seconded by Mr. List and unanimously adopt~d.
· WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Mouoger'subeitted a uritteu report, advising
thmt ihe.Flrat Natiomal Exehange'Bsot of Vlrgimia has requested city miler service
to property locmied at TTII Plantation Road, N, E., iu Roanoke County, that there
is a lam pressure trmmsmisaiou lime or about iuelve or fifteen poumds of pressure
ut the Double Emvelope plmut'conn~ction mhich mo! be tapped, amd recommendimg
that Council gramt the request, ~
Mt. PerkJnsoa moved that the mutter be taken under advisement. The motion
wis seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
After taking the matter under advisement, Mr. Perkinson moved that Cannel
comcur la ~he recommemdation of the City Manager and offered th~ follomin9 gesoluti
· (m16035) 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. 31, psge447~)
Mr. Perktnsou moved the adoption of the Resolution. The.motion was
seconded by Mr. List and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson~ Pollard, Rheele~ and Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................O.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a mrltten report, advising
that Mr. Jerry W. Urubb has requested city mater service' to property located at
4607 Cove Road, N. W., in Roanoke County. and recommendln9 that the reques~ be
granted os the city is the only reasonable so~rce for mater and an adequate supply
ia available. .
Mr. Perkinson moved that the matter be taken under advisement. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
After taking the matter nnderodvisement, Mr. Perkinson moved that Council
concur in the r ecommendatlou of the City Manager and offered the follouing Resolution
(=18036l A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve a metered
water connection to certain p~emises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full, text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 31. page 448.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. BosweH, Jones, Link. PerkJnuon, Pollard. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
STREET LIGHTS-STREETS AND ALLEYS:' Council baying referred o petition of
residents tn the southeast section of the city requesting street improvements and
Itreet lights to the City. Manager to follou through on the suggestions contained la
the report and to notify Mr. Lemls A Bernard as to when the proposed street paving
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program for the City of Roanoke mill be presented to Council for Elf colslderutJoo,
the City Manager submitted lke folloulag report advising tbal lw tke elgkteeu years
or the utreel resurfaelag program.of the Clly of Roanoke the southeast section
receJred paring under tbJs program Jl nil but three years, 1950, 1951 sad 1966:
'Roanoke, ¥1rgiois
Uarck 4, 1968
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It mill be recalled thai Il the CSt7 CnelcJl m~etlag al
February 19, u delegation of citizens from p4rlious of the south-
eaat oreo or the City appeared before the Council uilh e.pelllioa
· r certain street uork. This petition uae referred to ue for
study and Il was indicated lhat when the CiW*a proposeU resurfsc-
nag program comes to the Council noontime about mid-Merck we will
notify the Southeast Community League so lhe~ they cea be present
at the time that the Council reviews this listing.
As u uniter of general information and partlcu[n~l~ to clarify
math City Council, I would like to make reference to.the statement
mede byth~ gentleman mbo spoke for the Southeast Community League
ih which he wold that no streets hud been paved in southeast for
Me have revieued all information on the Clty*s resurflclag
programs since Ils lnceplion in 1949. Over the ensuing 18 leers.
the southeast aeolian received paving under this program In
but three ~ears. 1950. 1951 and 1966. During 1966 only eight
niles wes pav~d in the City due to budget limitations in that
year. In the last paving season approximately $40.000 of the
out or u lntal contract of $173,870. In addition during the last
paving season, City forces daring that same period uurfaced
treated approximately one and one hull miles, also In the-south-
The fuck that, during the 16 yearn, the aouthea~ was omitted
du~ing those same lO years there were other sections of the CA
Me have tried to avoid sectionalism in our street surfacing
need, traffic. · t cetera, is the greatest irrespect lye or'sec-
tions of the City. It is my opinion that this has resulted in
well-balanced program t hroagkoat the entire City on n year-to-
year basis.
Seupectfnlly submitted.
S/ Julian F. Sirst
Julian F. Hires
received and filed. The motion wan seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adnpte~
SEGREGATIOn-CITY EMPLOYEES: Council having voted to meet asa committee
of the whole with three representatives of the People's Voters Leagae and the City
Manager for an informal discussion of the question of hiring, firing and promotion
Of negroes by the city and the appointment Of negroes to various committees, boards
end commissions before a formal report of the City Manager is made at a regular
meeting cf Council, the City Manager submitted the follouing report suggesting that
ewtabliuhed procedures with regard to employment and personnel treatment be followed
'Roanoke, Virginia
March 4, 1968
Honorable Mnlor sad City Council
Ronnohu, Virginia
Gentlemen~
At the lost City, Council meeting, during City Council's
discussion uith the tun officers or the People*s Voters Leagce,
it mss suggested to the League that may time they have evidence
of personnel discrlmimutiou by the City, that they bring it to
City Council.
The position and responsibility of the Council is certain-
ly understood, but uith that I uould suggest that the first step
os molters of thJs kimd bm takes through t~ chumuele of the
operating organization or the City. It is believed that in most
cases the matters can be solved or Worked out to the minimum time
of nil Concerned uith those directly involved. Me bare procednrba
set up confirming opportunity of appeal or consideration
mutters relating to personnel, including employment, Ail super-
· visory personnel are aware of them and constantly reminded that
everyone hun the opportunity of review or appeal.
Council should be available and proper.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
'#arch 4, l~CO
The Honorable Nsy~ sod Hembero,
cf Rooeohe City Council,
Roonohe, ¥1rgiola
Gentlemen:
I transmit hercuith o copy of ootifieetloe bi the Viral'tie
Department of Hlghmuy¥ of a'arid Oep'u~tmeet's formal approval
of appraised veleatloos of tee (10) Of the approximate 54
parcels of lend seeded to be oequired by the City rot
purposes e! the obey. Project. These veluetioos have beet,
established by coup.teat epprcisulo made by eot less then
tug individual recl estate appraisers fid ere op~ved by
the Oepurtmeet of HJghmayo ned by the City Manager us sums
proper to be offered to be paid by the Clty to the respec-
tive property emu.rs for the lend and/or eases.els required
to be obtained is each'cu~e.'
· I further submit un ordinance by abich the Council w auld
naa nuth~Jze fld'dire~t the acquisition of the'ahoY.mentioned
10 parcels of land and/or museum,s end mould specify the
amount to be offerbd us consideration in each cure.
It Is respectfully recommended that the aforesaid ordinnnce
, be adopted by the Council in order thus the right of may
acquisition for the uhovementinned Project be commenced sad
conducted to early conclusion.
Respectfulll.
$/ J. N. Mlncanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Nh.clef moved that Council concur in tbe~commendatin? of the
City Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m18037) AN ORDINANCE directing and providing for the acquinition of
certain parcels of land in fee simple and of certain easements in land wanted and
needed bl the CJtI~for the widening and Improvement of a portion of Franklin Road.
$.H., (U. S. Route 220). under ProJect 0220-128-102, RH-201; fixing the considera-
tion offered to be paid by the City for each said parcel of land and/or easement
and other'terns and provisions of such acquisition; providing for negotiations for
certain options; providing for the Cityos acquisition of said lands and easements,
bl condemnation, under certain circumstances; authorizing the City Attorney to
for the auard of a right of entry on each ~any of said properties for the purpose
cf commencing Its work of improvement; and providing for an emergencl.
.(For full. text of Ordinunc~ see Ordinance noo~ 31, page 449.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Dillard ......................................... 7,
NAYS: None ........................... O.
, CiTY AUDITOR: The City Auditor'submitted a financial report of the City
Roanohe for the month of January, 1969.
Hr. Perkinson moved thus the report be received and filed. The notion mas
seconded by Hr. Nheeler and unanimously, adopted.
REPORTS OF CORRIYTEES:
AUDITORIUH-COLISEUH: Council having referred to the Civic Center Project
Committee bids received on the construction of an auditorium-coliseum for tabula-
tion, report and recommendation to Coancil niter conference with the architects, Mr.
Robert H. Moody. Chairman, presented the folloming report of the committee:
*Rsroh 4,,i96B
Ronooie Cfr! Cooecil
o/o #syor Bentoo O. Dillard
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Your referred to our co~mittee the bide received ge the Civic
Center Febreor! 29, 1968.
Me met Friday, North 1, 1968, nnd mate our report to yon ns
1. The lam bid of $11,O?B.O0 submitted by Mello L. Teer
Compoey of'Durham, North Carolina, meets nil the con-
ditions outlined in the specifications end should be
accepted. Any further delu! mill result in on even
higher cost.
2. The Civic Center must be built if Roanoke ia to remain
n fireS-class city.
3. The Architects ute nam ~onferrJeg mith the lcm bidder in
order to reduce the contract price aa much ue possible
without harming the usefulness and/or beauty of the
structure. You alii receive their report shortly.
4. Our Sub-Committee on Finance Is now engaged fna study
to determine the beet method available for raising the
additional funds necessary to finance the Civic Center.
yon'mill receive their report in the near future.
Sincerely,
Civic Center Project Couuittee
$/ Robert M. Moody
Robert M. Moody
-Chairman"
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council receive the report and take it under advise-
Rent pending receipt of further report of the committee. 'The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-CITy AUDITOR: The Salary Committee submitted the following report
recommending that the salary of Mr. A. N. Gibson, Assistant City Auditor, be increase,
from $9,600.00 to $12,000.00 per annum, effective March 16. 1968:
'March 4. 1966
The Honorable Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia. · -
Your undersigned Salary Committee has been advised by Mr. '
J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor. that Mr. A. N. Gibson. Assistant
City Auditor. has been offered n position mith a starting'nalor~
of $12.389.00 and that Mr. Gibson mill haveto accept or reject
the offer on Tuesday. March 5.
The City Auditor stated that he has no employee in his ' '
office, nor does the city have anyone in its employ, he could'con-
sider qualified for appointment to the position held by Mr. Gibson
and that, in his Judgment,'it mould require a salary la excess of
$12,000 to employ such a person. · -
Your Committee has made n thorough study of ~he matter; is
convinced that the best interes~ of.the city mould be served in
maintaining Mr. Gibson in his present position; and recommends
that Mr. GJbnontn salary be increased to $12,000 00 per annum,
effective March 16. 1965. '
A Dodgel Ordinance bus been prepared and il presented for
your adoption, should you concur ia the recomeoudctioo.
iespectfully submitted,
S/ Benton OD Dillard
Benton O. Dillard. Chairmen
S/ Roy R, Pollard, Sr.
Ro~ R. Pollard. Sr.
S! Vincent $: r~eeler '' '
· Vincent S. Wheeler"
Hr. Perhiuson moved abut Council concur in the recommendation of the
couuittee that the uulnry Of Mr. Gibson be increased and offered the folloming
emergency Ordinance appropriating $700.00 to Personal Services onde~ Section alO,
"Auditor," of lbo 1967-69 budget, to proride for au Jncreuue h lhe salary of Nr.
A. N. Gibson, Assistant City Auditor, frou $9,600.00 to $10.300.00 per ~nnum, effec-
tive March 16 1968:
(m16038) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =10. ~Audit2ro" of the
1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providJv for un emergency,
(For full text of 0rdiusuce. see Ordinance Book No. 3l. page
Hr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded by #r. Boswell and'adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WessOn. Bos~ell. Jones. Link, F~kinson. Pollard, Wheeler and
~nyor Dillard ............ ~ ....................... ?,
NAYS: None ...........................
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
LEGISLATIOn: Mr. Jones brought to the attention of the body the follomln
proposed legislation uhloh has been introduced befnre thc 1968 Geueral Assembly of
Virginia and in designated to advance the interests o( incorporated localities in th
state mithout detriment tn the best interests of the state or of other parties or
No. 3?? ~
No. 1065, which mould amend Sec. 33-57 of the Code of
Virginia relating to acquisition of rights-
of-uny i~ cities by the Highway Conmissiouer,
S.B. No. 3?6
and
H.D. No. 957.
S,B. NO. 412 ~
B.D. NO. 1063,
S.B. No. 415 ~
H.B. No. 1064,
H.B. No. 286,
n.B. No. 467,
mhi~h mou~d amend statutes to permit of arrest
by police officers of persons, mithout'warraut,
providing for recovery of local taxes on ~operties
permitting of the condemnation of properties
involved in pending escheat proceedings when wonted
and needed for public purposes, ,
half of which mould be distributed to localities.
mblcb mould a~eud Sec. 15.1-28 of the Code of
Virginia to authorize local governing bodies to
license and regulate onto graveyards and junkyards.
H,B. No. 470,
a.D. ~, 727'.
S.D..No. 763 &
B,B, No. 782,
S.J.R. No. 69,
R.S. No. 934.
lkioh mould provide tar payment by the Comuoo-
ueslth to localities or sous io lieu Of certain
property taxes.
re~euliog See.'5,1~8 ~bioh e~u ~rovide~;for''
desigastlon of Santo Corporation Commission ss
sgeucy to O'ccept Federal fubds due locslJties
n~der Federal AlrpRrl Aaa.
ehich mould smeod general Isa relative to State
end local positioos'uhlch uny be held by certsin
Federsl em~l~ees sad offfcisls.
nhioh nnuld'crente a oouuissloo'to study sad re-
port OR State aid to public schools.
nhich ri. auld make, chonges h provision rnr Stale
participation in certain ca*pitzl outlays for
Jail construction and reconstruction.
S.D. No, 461 ~
B.B. No. 106~, uhich mould create a commission to study utiliza-
tion of medical facilities in western Virginia.
S.Bo No. 444, relating to the constitution of courts for
n.B. No. 5lB, providing for the appointment of the judges of the
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of the City
of Roanoke.
S.D. No. 499. which mould provide on increase in State reimburse-
went to localities for certain public welfare pro-
H.R. No. 13. which would direct a study and report by the Judicial
Council on matters relating to the courts of ~ecord
of Roanoke, Rosnoke County and Salem.
$.J.~. ~o. 51, directing a study to be lade regarding the methods
and costs of furnish-free textbooks in public
H.B. No. 1044, whic~ ~ould authorize the appointment of not note
-than seven nor less than five commissioners of local
redevelopment and housing authorities.
S.S. No. 508. authorizing enactment of local ordinances governing
removal and disposition of abandoned motor vehicles;
and
B~B. NO. 1151, relating to mutilating or co'hitting other acts
mith respect to flags or similar standards."
Mr. Boswell stated that he approved the endorsement of the legislation
mith the exception of House Rill No. 296, which would prortde for an increase fn
tax on recordntkn of deeds and instruments, one-half of which would he distributed
to localities.
Council expressing its desire to approve and endorse the proposed legisla-
tion, Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution:'
(318039) A RESOLUTION approving and endorsing certain proposed legisla-
tion pending before the 1968 Geuqral Assembly of Virginia; and requesting the
representatives ~rom the City of Roanoke to the General Assembly of Virginia to
support and employ all proper procedures to enact sold proposed legislation.
(For full text of iesolatio~,, . ,,.iee*Beso]uti~a, Book. No. 31, page 452.)
Mr.-Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:·
AYES: Messrs. Oosmell. Jones,· Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7. (Mr. Bosmell objecting to endorsement of
House Bill No. 266)
NAYS: None ................
Mr. Jones then submitted the following iteuu or leglsl~tio~ peadiug
before the 1968 General Assembly of Vlrgix~a~
S.B. So, 312, uhioh would require carroll notice by registered
IISi tO be lIdU · pruTeqelsite ~! prosecution -
for vlolltJea'of ordluaaoel regulating parking.
H.B. So. 602. uhick mould unreasonably limit executive or
closed meetings of legislative bodies and other
public ,geecieel amd would provide peeelt!es. .
for violation.
n.B. So. 738. which bould amend §25-46.21 of the Code ur
Virginia relating to coudemtutioe procedure.
n.B. So. 740. which mould amend the Virglxia General Cea-
damnation Act aa as to provide for payment of
S.B. We. ?95. which mOUld authorize the State Buurd of Public
Welflre to establish and ualntlin standards for
office space, equipment amd facilities is State
and Local Melfare Departments.
S.B. No. 656
H.B. No. 860
H.B. No. 1182
and others.
which would make unneeded and unreasonable changes
in provisions of existing annexation Inn's and '
would provide~ in certain instances for refer-
endums on the question.
B.Bo We. 969. uhich would change the existing formula for
distribution to localities of Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board profits.
n.B. No. 1082oprohibiting purchase by cities of private mutilates
· . .. without consent of county 9overhang body.
Council indicating its desire to state its opposltJ~n to the proposed
legislation. Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution:
(~IB040) A RESOLUTION stating the Council's ohjection~ to certain
proposed legislation pending before the 1968 General Assembly of Virginia; and
requesting the representatives from the City Of Roano.ke to amid General Assembly
of Virginia to oppose and to employ all proper procedures to defeat the enactment
of such proposed legislation.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 31. page 454.)
Mr. Jones·mired the adoption of the Resolution. The motion'was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:'
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Link, Perklnsoe. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ 7. (Mr. Boswell not objecting to Souse
Bill No. 602.)
WAYS: Nune .................... O.
Later during the meeting the City Attorney advised that he has been
informed the following items of legislation have been introduced before the 1968
General Assembly of Virginia:
H.B. So. 1183. which ~onld amend §15~i-~92 of the Code of
Virginia aa as to prohibit purchase by cities of
certain private utilities outside, corporate limits,
mithout prior approval of county 9overhang bodies,.
S.fl. No. 414, which mould change the formula for local
entitlement to net revenues distributable from the
State sales and uae tax.
S.Bo So. 9la. which would amend the general law in certain
respects with referenceto local appropriations
for public school purposes.
s
Mr. Rbeeler moved that Council reconsider its action la the sdoptios of
Resolution No. 16040, storing the Cosecjlts objections to certain proposed
legislation pending before the 1966 General Assembly of ¥irginls~ sod requesting
the representstives from the City of Roseoke to said General Assembly of Virginia
to oppose smd to employ ell p.roper procedures to detest the enactment or such
proposed legislation. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Jones end unanimously adopted,
Mr. Jones then moved that Resolution No. 18040 be amended by adding
thereto Rouse Bill Ro. 1163. Senate Bill Ro. 414 sad Senate Bill No~ 915. The
motion mos seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Rt. Jones offered the following Resolution ns emended:
(~18040) A RESOLUTION stating the Councilts objections to certain propose
legislation pending before the 1968 General Assembly of Virginia; end requesting,
the representatives from the City of Roanoke to sold General Assembly of Virginia
to oppose end to employ ell proper procedures to defeat the enactment of such
proposed legislation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook Ro. 31, page 454.)
Rt. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perklnaon and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. 8osuell, Jones. Link. Perklnson. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ 7. (Mr. Boswell not obJectin9 to
Rouse Bill No. 602.)
NAYS: None ......~ ................. O.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION A~D CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18019, rezoniog nil Of the property located On
the north side of Norfolk Avenue. $. M., betmeen First Street and Second Street.
described es Acreage end Lots I - 17, inclusive, R. L. Terry Map, Official Tax
NOS. 1010301 - 1010311, inclusive, from C-4, Central Business District Expansion
Area, to LM. Light Manufacturing District, havin9 previously been before Council
for its first reading, read end laid Over, wes eoein before the body, Mr. Wheeler
offering the following for its second reading end final adoption:
(nlaOlg) AR ORDINANCE to emend Title XY, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, end Sheet No. 101, Sectional
1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, ia relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 31, page 443.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perktnson and adopted by the follomJn9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jpnes, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler ned
Mayor Dillard ...................... ~ ..... 7.
NAYS: None ....................
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18020, rezonin9 property located on the southeast
side of Colonial Avenue, S. W,, betmeen Brandon Avenue and. Tmenty-first Street,
described os Lots $ - H. lnoluslve. Block 4. COIOBI·I Heights. Offlol·l Tax Nos.
1271305 ·nd 1271306. lnoluslve, from C-I.' Office 0nd Institutional District, to
G-2, Geoercl Commercial District. hcvltg .previously been before C,un,Il for
first re·ding, read and lcid over. uss ·gain before the body.
la this co·aeolian, o communication from Hr. R. Lee H·stim agreeing to
donate u strip of lend si,ag the front of bi· property for the future uidealng
of ColonJcl Avenue ia exchange for curb ·nd gutter mos before Council.-
Mr. Uheeler moved that the communication be received nnd filed ·nd
offered the f,Il,ming Ordinance for its aec,nd reading nnd final ·d,pti,n:
(o16020) AN ORDINANCE to ·mead Title XV. Chapter 4.1. Section 2. of The
Code o! the City of Roanoke. 1956. as amended, and Sheet No. 127. Sectional 1966
Zone Rap. City of Roanoke. in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 444.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion mas seconded
by Hr. Perkinson and adopted by the f, Il,ming vote:
AYES: #es·rs. B,smell. Jones. Lick. Perkins,ri. Pollard. Wheeler and
Nayor Dillard ............................
NAYS: None ....................O.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 15021. rezoning property located on the southeast
aide of Colonial Avenue. S. M.. described as Lots 1-4. inclusive. Block 4. Colonial
Height·. Official Tax Nos.. 1271301. 1271303 and 1271304. inclusive. Imm C-I. 06ice
Institutional District. to C-2. General Commercial District. to C-2. General
Commercial District, having previously been before Council for its first reading,
read and laid over. mas again before the body.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Maury L. Strauss agreeing to
donate a ten-foot strip Of land across the front of his.property for the future
widening Of Colonial Avenue in exchange for curb and gutter including the
necessary entrances, mas before Council.
Mr. Perkinaon moved that the communication be received ,nd filed and
offered the f,Il,ming Ordinance for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16021) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2. of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 19S6, aa amended, and Sheet No. 127, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke. Jn relation to Zoning.
(For foil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 44§°)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the f,Il,win9 vote:
AYES: #eases. Boswell. Jones. Lick, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18022, fez,nih0 · 0.56 acre tract of land located
on the southeast corner of Spessard Avenue and AshbyStreet, S. M., Grandin Viem
Map. Official Ynx No. 1650310, from RS-3, Single Family Residential Oiatrict, to
1'1'91
RD, Duplex Residettlcl District, having been before Council for its first reusing,
reed nad laid over, wes again before the body, #r. Jones offering the folloufug
for its second reading and final udoptioe:
(~16022) AN ORDINANCE to emend* Title RY. Chapter 4.1. Section 2. of
The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, es amended, nad Sheet No. 165, Sectional
1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in reletioe to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 446,)
Br. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uus
seconded by Mr. LIsh and adopted by the folloaiog vote~
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lick. Perhlnson, Pollard. Wheeler nad
Mayor Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ....................O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure approving Scheme 'C', developed by the Virginia OepurtRent of
Hlghanls es a proposed amendment of u portion of the Major Arterial Highway Plan,
Oecember 1963. which relates to a port of the proposed corridor for the Frnnhliu
Road Exteesion; and requesting the Roanoke Valle! Regional planning commission to
formally amend the YaJor Arterial Highmey Plan. he presented same; whereupon. Mr.
Jones offered the following Resolution:
(~18041) A RESOLUTION approving Scheme 'C#. developed by the
Virginia Department of Highways as a proposed amendment of that portion of the
Cityts Major Arterial Highway Plan. December 1963. ahieh relates to a part of ~e
proposed corridor for the Franklin Road. S. W.. extension; and requesting the
Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission to formally amend said Major Arterial
Highway Plan. December 1963. as proposed by said Scheme
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 31. page 456.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motlon was
seconded by Mr. Lash and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Link. PerhJnson. Pollard. Mheeler
and Mayor Dillard ............................
NAYS: None ....................O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council.having previously authorized the acquisition
of propert! designated as Parcel 004 needed for the Route 460 (Orange Avenue)
Project for the sou of $3.520.00. the city being unable to purchase the prcpert~
for said sum. Mr. ~inaon offered the following emergency Ordinance permitting the
ocqaieitloa of the property for the sum of $S.000:
(~18042) AN ORDINANCE relating to the acquisition of the property
deuignated as Parcel 004 h Ordinance No. 17763. relating ~o the City's Orate
Avenue. N. E.. Route 460 Project 0460-128-102. R#-201. and providing for the
porchase price to be paid for said parcel; and providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 457.)
Mr. Perkinson moved tho ndoptiou of the Ordinaace. The motion mas secolde
by Mr. Llsh end adopted by thc follomiag role:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuello'Joees. Llsk. Perkinson. Pollard. Wheeler and #oyor
Dillard .................................. ~ ....... 7,
MA~S: ~oae ............................ O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
MUNICIPAL BUILDING;~ Hr. Llah broaght to the cttentlon of Council the Reed
to meet as a ,hole ulth the nrchitects sometime during the meek of March 4 - 8. 1968
to revien
the proposed plats for the Municipal Building Aaaex.
Ur. Dosuell moved that the architects be invited to meet math the body at
the close of the regular meeting of March 11. 1969. The motion sas seconded by
Jones and unanimously adopted.
PLA~NIIqG: Mayor Dillard pointed nut that there is a vacancy on the Roneok
¥ol]ey Regional PlnnsJng Commission due to the resignation of Dr. John P. Wheeler.
Jr.. and called for nominations to fill the vncnncy.
After a discussion as to whether or not the bylaua of the Regional Planelu
Commission require that the appointment be made from the meubership of the Roanoke
Planning Commission. Ur. Jones saved thut the matter be carried over until the
question cnn be determined. The motion mas seconded by Ur. Lisk and unanimously
adopted.
FENSIONS-POLICE DEPARTRKt~T-FII~E DEI~ARTRENF: The City Clerk reported that
Lieutenant Henry R. Riser has qualified as a member of the Police and Fire Pension
Board to replace Sergeant Glenn O. Wills.
Mr. Jones moved thor the report be received nnd filed. The notion
seconded by lit, Perklnson and nnanlmously adopted.
On motion,of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard nnd unanimously adopted.
the meetln9 ~as adjourned.
A P PR OYE D
ATTEST:
Ro~'oV
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEKTING,
Monday, March lin 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting Ia the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Hulldlng, Monday, March 11, 1960, at 2 p,m** the regular
meeting houri with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John ~. Boswell, James R. Jones, David M. Link,
Frank N, Perhiason, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, ar** Vincent S. Hheeler and Mayor
Heaton O. Dillard ............................. 7.
AHSENT: None .......................0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Rirst, City Manager, Hr. Byron E. Hauer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. tlucanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend Janes A
Allison, Jr., Pastor, Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 20, 1967, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Hr.
Pollard, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof nas
dispensed mith and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON pUBLIC MATTERS:
MATER DEPARTMENT-STREETS ArQ) ALLEYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement
for bids on miscellaneous, small area improved harD-surface street an~ sidewalk
restoration occasioned by the normal daily operations of the Water Department for a
period of twelve months commencing no later than May Iv lqbO, said proposals to be
received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.s Monday, March 11, 1960, 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 folloning bids:
Draper Construction Company - $52,667.20
Adams Construction Company - 59,395.40
John A. Hall ~ Company,'Xncorporated - 59,725.00
Virginia Asphalt Paving Company, Incorporated - 63,683.60
Mr. Bheeler moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointe(
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 nas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Vincent S. Rheeler, Chairman, Byron E.
Hamer and Thomas W. Dunn as members of the committee.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., March 11, 1968,
on the revised request of Mr. J. E. Cundiff that property located on the north side
of Mine Avenue, S. E., between Seventeenth Street and Twentieth Street (now vacated
discontinued and closed), described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 35, McDonald Addition
Official Tax Nos. 4210301, 4210302 and 4210303, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Resi-
dential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, the matter nas before the
body.
lu this connection, the City Plnaelag Commission submitted the following
report recommexdlug, that the revised request for rezoalng the property be denied:
=January iOt I968
The Honorable Heaton O. Dillard, #uyor
ned lambers of City Council
Rosnoke~ Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meetiug of Hovember 1, 1967 the City Planning
Commission cousldered the above described request. Hr. Harry
Llchteastelu, attorney for the pn¢ltlouer,.appeared before the
Planning Commission and Indicated that Hr. Cundirf msnted to
change the zoning request, from C-2 General Commercial District ·
to LH Light Manufacturing District,due to the tug acre pro-
vision required rmv establishing a new zoning classification
mud district that is not an extension of aa existing lose.
He noted that the petitioner uom cperates'a TV and appliance
repair shop on the subject property und mashes to enlarge the
present building, Hr. Lichtenstein also indicated that this
could be done by simply extending an existl~ LH Light #snnfn~urlng
District located to the north of the subject property. It
uss stated that the subject property could be used for a
business operation under a grandfather clause whether this
request Nun granted or not.
Several area residents from #ise Avenue appeared before the
Planning Commission to ask questions and/or oppose the subject
request.' #rs. Harry Hagan ashed about the descrlptiSn and
location of the subject property. HFS. J. H. Horris stated '
that Hise Avenue residents no not wish to have anything more
than light busines~ such as an office on the subject property.
Hrs. F. J. Longnecker stated that the Hise Avenue residents
bare long endured a local night club and did not wish to
bare any zoning change which would offer a possibility of
locating zny similar commercial establishment In the area.
Area residents at the meeting ell agreed with Mrs. Longnecker.
Upon considering this request, the Planning Commission dis-
cussed the need for additional commercial use fn the area and
the possible location of required parking to accompany the
request of the petitioner. It mas noted that the subject
property mas very steep and did not lend itself to provide
necessary off-street parhing.
A motion ~as m~de and carried by 'a 3-2 vote with one absteetlou
recommending to City Council that this request be denied. The
reasons given for this action was that the p~operty did not
lend itself to commercial development and would allow con-
meicial encroachment into a residential neighborhood. ·
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
'Joseph D. Lawkence
Chairman'
Hr. 'Barry N. Lichtenstein, AttOrney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client,
No one 'appearing in opposition to the veques( for retorting, Hr. Wheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading, the Attorney
to'submit a'letter fo~ the secsnd reading'of the Ordinance advising of the purpose
for mhich his client intends to use the property:
(~16043) AN ORDINAWCK to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended,'and Sheet ~o. 421, Sectional
' 1966 Zone #ap, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
:'.195
WHEREAS, application hol bees mede tO tke Council of the City of Moosoke
to have Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 35, #cDonald Addition, 0rfioiel Tax Sot, 4210301,
4210302 ted 421030~, located on the North side of Wise Avenue betmeee 19th Street
and 20th Street (20th Street sou vacated, discontinued and closed) rezoned from
R O, Duplex Residential District, to LM, Light Waeufactaring Oistrictt end
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission by a vote of 3 to 2 has recommended
that the hereinafter described lend eot be rezoeed from RD, Oaplex Mesidestfal
District, to La, Light Uonufacterieg District; and~
WHEREAS, the urlttee notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1. Title X¥, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956. as aueeded, relstieg to ~oning. have bees published and
posted as required and for the time provided by said section; and
WH£REASt the bearing as provided for in said not~ce mas held on the llth
day of March, 1968, at 2 P.#** before the Council of the City of Roanohe, at uhich
hearing all parties in interest end citizens mere gives an opportunity to be heard.
both for and ogainst the proposed, rezonlng; and
WHEREAS, this Council. after considering the evidence nsthereie provided,
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described laid should he rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanobe that
Title x¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Cone of the City of Roanoke, 1956o as
amendedo relating to Zoning, and Sheet no. 421 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City
of Roanobe, be amended in the following'particular and no other, viz:
Property located on the North side of Wise Avenne, S. E**.betueen 18th
Street and 2nth Street, described as Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 35. Mc0enald Addition
and Being designated on Sheet 421 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Hap, City of Roanoke,
as Official Tax Nos. 4210301, 4210302, and 4210303, be, and is hereby, changed from
RD, Duplex Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing O~strict, and that Sheet
No. 421 of the aforesaid map be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
'AYES: Wessrs. Boswell, JoneS, Perkins~n, P~llard, Wheeler and Mayor
NAYS: Mr. Link .......................... 1.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Marc~ 11,' 1960,
on the request of Jr. Giles B. Parker, Jr** that property located on the mest side
of Peters Creek Road, N. W., described ~s part of Lot 4 and all of Lots 5, 6, ?,
6, and 9, W. S. Clark Map, Official Tax nos. 2770203, 2770202 and 2770201 be
rezoned from'C-l,'Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial
Dlstrict~ the matter uss before the body.
~n this connection, the City~Planning Commission submitted the folloming
report, recommending that the request for renewing be granted:
*JanUary 25, 196~
· be HOnorable Denton O. Dillard, Waler
and Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Commission considered the aborn described request. #r. John
Keanettt nttorne! representing thepetltioner appoareU before
the Planning Commission and indicated that Mr. Parker
faced with the ascassit! or vacating his preseuh location in
the Roanoke- Salem Plaza Shopping Center due to inadequate
expansion space. He sated thfl the petitioner hsd examined
properties both inside and outside of the city uud has con-
cluded that'.the subJect property is best suited and well
Mr. ~ennett presented Mr. Parker and the oeuer of the subject
property. Mr. Culduell, in order to hear their views on the
Mr. Parker stated that he has a contract to purchase the
subject propertf, conditioned upon appropriate rezoniag,
order to develop u sizeable seafood restaurant which mill
seat from 150-175 persons, thereby moving from n shopping
He indicated the necessity of moving from bis present loca-
tion due to inadequate expansion area. Hr. Caldnell, the
property emmet, indicated that there was no known opposition
to the reaching request.
Hr. Keunett summarized the renaming request~by indicating that
the nest side of Peters Creek Road between Melrose Avenue and
Renfro Blvd. should be eventually zoned for C-2 General
Commercial district in order to permit business development.
Road now contains a substantially sized service station.
Upon considering this request, the planning Commission noted
that the subJect property contains more than 2 acres and is
therefore large enough to establish a new C-2 Genernl Com-
mercial district. However, it was generally agreed that the
ultimate development along the mesa side of Peters Creek Road
with one of the petltfoaerta contentions that the subject
property uno uejoinlng properties were not developing for
C-I Office and Institutional uses. At the same time, the
demand for general business use mithin close proximity to the ·
Roanoke-Salem Plaza Shopping Center is steadily increasing.
City Council that this request be granted. It was noted that
an increasing demand for highway oriented business uses make
the rezoning request logical and desirable.
S/ Dexter ~. Smith
David Dick
Chairman'
Mr. John H. Kennett, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, appearec
before Council in support of the request of his client.
Appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning were Messrs. Herbert
McCall, Jr., and Addison R. Lilly stating they were opposed to a zoning
tiaa which would permit the construction of establishments which would not be
conducive to residential living conditions.
Appearing in support of the request for rezoning were Messrs. J. E. Peter~
and A. M.Caldwell expressing the opinion that the proposed structure would add to
the character of the neighborhood.
After a discussion of the matter in which Mr. Giles B. Parker, Jr** showe~
he plans to construct, Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in th~ recommendation
of the Git7 Planning Commission and that the folloming Ordinance be placed upon
its first reading, Mr. Kennett, the Attorney, to furnish Council a letter setting
forth the proposed use for the property:
~197
(s16044) AN OgDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, ,Section 2. of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, ns Imended, end Sheet No. 277, Sectionnl 1966
Zone Nap, City of Roanoke, la relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to hare real property described as part of Lot 4 sad a~l of Lots S, 6, 7, 0 and 9,
W. S. Clark Map. and being Official Tax Nos. 2770203, 2770202 end 2770201, rezoned
from C-l, Office nod Institutional District, to C-2, Geqeral Coimerclel District;
WHEREAS, the Clay Planning Commission has recommended that the herelaafte
described land be rezoned ~rom C-I, Office and ,Institutional District, to C-2,
General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Sectiom 71, Chapter 4.1, Title XV. of The Code of the
City of Roanoke. 19560 as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and
posted as required and for the time provided by said section; and
WNEREAS, the hearing as prorided for in said notice mas bald on the lltb
day of March, 1960, at 2:00 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke. at
mhich hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to
be heard, both for and against the proposed re~oning; and
WHEREAS. this Council. after considering the evidence as herein provided.
ia 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 4.1, Section 2, of Zhe Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as
amended, relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 2?? of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke. be amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on Peters Creek Road described as part of Lot 4, and
all of Lots S, 6, 7, 8 and 9. M. S. Clark Wap. designated on Sheet No. 277 of the
Sectional 1966 Zone Wap. City of Roanoke, as Official Tax Nos, 2770203. 2?70202
and 2770201. be, andes hereby, changed from C-I, Office and Institutional District
to C-2. General Commercial District, and that Sheet No. 277 of the aforesaid map
be changed in this r~spect.
The motion was seconded'by Er. Perhinson and adopted by the following
rote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk.,Perklnson, Pollard, Wheeler and Wayo~
Dillard ........................................ 6,
NAYS: Mr. Bosmell .................. 1.
HOUSING-SLUW CLEARANCE-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: A grou
of citizens having appeared before Council requesting that their complaint
regarding the conditions of the houses they are renting as being in ill-repair
and comprising of rats and snakes be carried over one meek that they might sbom
pictures o£ the conditions, Ers. Margaret Willis, spokesman, introduced Dr.
Frank J., NcGuJgou, ,Professor of Pslohology It Rolll·s Collbge~ mhopreseuted the
rollomiag statement urgiug that-tko members of tke~iegro connubial be afforded every
opportunity uvolluble to other communities or,the city~ ·
· ti Ii the spohesmsu for u group,of'claimeRS thut number
upproximately 100, uod appeur before leu on · Bitter of
greut.uvgency uad leportouce~ Our gaol Is'to provide equul
opportuulties for oil or our citizeos. At this time me are
, focusing on the problems that-the negro faces. ~The major
consideration ia that they have not hud the opportunities
that me have had, merely because their skins:aredark. '
f monad like to make one upeciul polar, that is, we
should uttempt to give the negro members or our community
un opportunity that me have'as uhite people, lr ue~do not
seriously support the efforts o! the moderate, rational
members of this communftl, then.it ls,likely~tbut the'violent
members urn going to take over, and it is urgent that me do
everythiug that we cum to give success to thisreasduable
faction 1· the negro commuuitl, lmmedlotell, me usk that
leu enact and enforce the Rousing Ordinance. it is legal;
it is Just.
What additional actions can me take? I ask that you
consider the rollouing ueeds;: To provide guards ut the
school crossings in the negro community. Rave you con-
sidered upgrading the negro police? Have leu considered
and southeast sections? Or hiring additional negro firemen?
Everything ·e can do to provide opportunities for Negro
graduates of the high schools should be-given our attention.
In conclusion, our group mould like to cooperate with
you, the leaders of our community, in solving the problems
mill leu do?
F. J. RcGuigan"
Mrs. Carol Millis showed pictures of the conditions existing in some of
the propertl pointing out cracks in the walls and inadequate plumbing facilities.
Mrs. Alvin (Jollier T.) Croson read the following statement regarding the
understanding of the citizens and their desires In connection with the Kimbell
Redevelopment Rousing Project:
'Mayor Dillard and Members of City Council,
Once again the Kimball citizens come before you to ask for
help in our plight, first we would like to thanklon for
approving the turn key houses to be placed in Watts, I'also
want'to take this time to clearify the statement I made .
before City Council last Monday and present the facts which
The Kimball citizens wren om fighting Urban Renewal, me'emil
program for the Kimball project.
we are aware of the fact to receive federal aid for urban
lnat~ and prevent slums and blight.'and to foster local develop-
Bent, it must also dam·strata that it has complied with the
Rovsinq Code cnfgr~m~nt ~rovision of this plan. It is quite
appareut, the City has made very little or no effort to prevent
slum and blight in Kimball area, due to the fact that over
a period of lears we have gradually been closed in so now me
only have three ways out. .The City has made little effort to
City services like garbage collection, street cleaning and
Ne have found its workable program to be full of false
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le June, 1967, me mere, told, Public Rearing and City Council
action on the project mould occur it Joosory, 1960. The
purchase of property would begin by Morcho 1968, and Reloca-
tion would begin is April, 1960,
Me were told too en Citizens Advisory Committee would be
formed within the next 60 days,, and immediate steps nye being
taken to form a Neighborhood Advisory CoMmittee and that the
authority would insist that residents Of the project area be
included is its membership.
Me mere also told, there is excellent cooperation betmeen the
City Authority tad the #allure. department therefore City Council
promised us within 120 dais or less, they would make on intensive
Survey of s~l occupants in the KiMball urea.
Hem Gentlemen lo oar February meeting math the Housing Authority.
Re told us he dldnot know wheather ae aoold even have to move
at all.
Me also found that the Neighborhood Committee was only a false
promise, and we have e* represesstive leadership of the minority
On the problem of the melfare, It has been opproximately 210
days and me have had no such survey.
Most of all our Citizens have spent their life,'s earning buying
remodeling and waking these hones comfortable for the days of
retirement and old age. Now I ask yon Uentleaen can me buy
homes for 3000. and $5000.00 today? Are we to he treated like
the american Indian d~iven off our land and out of our hones,
and placed in project reservations.
Me are well aware of the later amendments to the Housing Act
which put more emphasis on Conservation and rehabilitation of
existing housing, therefore with these facts in mind the
Kimball Citizens have decided to clean-up, paint-up, and fix-up
our homes and remain in our area Until we receive satisfactory
prices for our homes, so we will not become refugees in our own
City.
Re would like for yon to protect the Citizens by closely
munltoring the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to
see that the Urban Renewal Code is correctly followed, and to
see that the Authority reconizes its obligation impartially to
protect the interest of the citizens, to pay fair prices to
owners, and to minimize hardship to owners and tenants. Mr.
Henley can show you all maps and pretty little models and
can*t even produce a list of available houses to the home-
owners and tenants in the Kimball area. A satisfactory price,
one which will enable ns to buy a standard home at todays prices.
X thank you.'
Mrs. Callie Webbof'1204 Sixth Street, N. E., complained of inadequate
sewer facilities in the houses in the Kimball area causing an additional problem
of snakes, rats, rabbits and skunks in the area.
Reverend Howard L. Camper, Vice President, Roanoke Division of the
National Association for Advancement of Colored People, expressing appreciation
for the tour of their community made by the City Manager and the Commissioner of
Health, voiced the confidence of the group in the city in its effort to enforce
the Housing and Hygiene Ordinance.
Mr. Jones moved that the question of inadequate sewer facilities in
houses in the Kimball area causing the additional problem of snakes, tats, rabbits
and skunks in the area be referred to the City Manager for investigation with a
view of remedying the situation. The motion was seconded by Mr.. Link and unanimousl
adopted.
After n further discussion of the mutter, Mr. Far&innos. moved lhal tin
City #haeger be instructed t~ enforce the Housing and Hygidne Ordinance. Tke
Barium was seconded bI Rt. Rheeler and nn~niwou~ly adopted,
MOUSInG-SLUM CLeARAnCE-pLAnNInG:, Hr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney for the
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, appeared before Council end
presented the following cowmunication requesting approval of the Redevelopwent Plan
of the Downtown Cast Redevelopwent Project. Project VA.'R-42:
"March T, 1966
1. Summary Statement and Raps of the Downtown East Redevelop-
ment Project, Project VA. R-42, dated Rarch ?, 1968.
R. Certified copy of approved Rederelepment Pine with
Resolution by the Commissioners of the City of Ronnoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority passed on Rarch S,
1968, epprorlng anne.
3o Proposed copy of Resolution approring the Redevelopment
Plan, Downtown East Project, Project VA. R-42, by the
City Coencil.
4. Proposed copy of'an ordinance for approval by the City
£ooncil authorizing the execution of au agreement
between the City of Roanoke and the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
The City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
following a public hearing on March ~, 196~, approved the
Redevelopment Plan of the Downtown Mast Redevelopment
Project.
We recommend and request that City Council approve the
Redevelopment Plan Of the Downtown Mast Redevelopment
Project and authorize the execution of the agreement
necessary to proceed ~ith execution of the project.
Sincerely yours, .~
S/ Russell R. Henley
Russell R. Healey
Executive Director*
In a discessioe of the matter, Mr. Russell R. Henley, Executiv~ Director,
displayed maps and outlined de'ails Of the proposed project.
In this connection, the following communication from Mr. Lynn R. Hammond,
Jr., objecting to proceeding with the Downtown ~ast Urban Renewal'Project at this
time and stating that spot renewal within an area has been more successful bud
worked out better financially for other cities than attempts to renew an entire
area all at once was before the ~ody:
"March 6, 196~
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, ¥1rglnJa
Gentlemen:
I wish to go on record as opposing the Downtown Mast
Urban Reuewal Project.
Honorable Mayor
and
Members of City Council
Municipal HulldJng
Roanoke, Virginia
Deatlemen:
Re enclose herewith the following docuuents:
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The Urban Reno#al Leu was,originally passed by Congress~
primarily os · means to put people to uorh etd stimulate the
ecoa·my. However, Federal Programs loch flezlbllity etd con-
*lane os mhe· conditions ore cbaoged ·ed con sometimes do more
harm thou good ~ . .
Federal Government is operating at n twenty billion yearly
deficit and severe inflation is tahing place. To go ahead
with Renewal at this time mill emphasize our boom - and the
bast to foil·m- instead of smoothing out the lam spots ia
our economy, as mss the original intent of the lam.
Second, I believe that It will be many years before the
· rea mill be developed ns proposed. One of the consultants
has said there is 8 projected demand for a certain amonnt or
office space, apartment and retail space, but that does not
necessarily meac that this demand mill be filled by buildings
within the renewal area. If these facilities are needed, they
will be built and the city will get,the extra tax revenue
whether we have erbar Renemal or not. Spot renemsl ulthfa an
area has been more successful and worked out better financially
for other cities than attempts to renew an entire area all at
Third. It ts ny aRdors*ending that the Clover Creamery
(which probably has as muyemployees as all the other businesses
in the Renewal Area combined) will be moved to Radford if forced
to move. This will cost the city the loss of about a thousand
people, counting the families far·Ired, end the loss of a great
deal of tax revenue.
Fourth. Whereas, the Supreme Court has re-msim*eR our
Cons*itu ~ ~ with respect to Urban Renewal, I believe there are
still further grounds for testing in particular situations.
Respectfully,
S! Lynn R. Hammond, Jr.
Lynn R. Hammond, Jr.
301Cassell Lane, S. M.
Roanoke, Va.*
Yr. Llsk moved that the communication from Mr. Hammond be received and
filed. The mo*fan was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Council expressing the opinion that nl~ property in the development
should be that which would produce a tax revenue, Hr. Jones moved that Subsection
f (3), Offices of Non-Profit, Organizations, under Section 2, Permitted Land Uses,
of the Land Use Plan of the proposed Redevelopment Plan be, deleted from the Plan.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lash and unanimouslyadopted.
Mr. Lisk then offered the following Resolution approving the amended
Redevelopment Plan and the feasibility ·frei·ca,on for the Downtown Bast Redevelop-
ment Project:
(~;045) d RESOLUTIO~ approving the Rederelopment Plan afld the
feasibility of relocation for the Downtown East Redevelopment Project, Project
No. VA. R-42.
(Forfull text of Resulution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 453.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and ad'opted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkins·o, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: M~. Bosmell ................... 1.
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Mr. Llsk then.offered tko following emergency Ordinance a'uthoriaing
the execution of aa agreement be*anna the City of Roanoke and'the City of Rocaokn
Redevelopmeat and Rousing Authority carrying into effect the Redevelopment Plan for
the troJect~
(s16046)' AN'ORRINANC~ authorizing and directing the Mayor or the City
of Roanoke and the City Clor~, for and os b,hair of the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
Rousing Authority carrying into effect the Redevelopment Plan for the City of
Roanoke designated 'Redevelopment Plan for Downtown East Redevelopment Project,
VA. R-42'; and providing for un ~mergency; and
(For f~ll text of Ordlnnnce, see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 464.)
Mr. Lisk nnred the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:. Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perklnson. Pollard. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........--- .......................... ~ .... 6.
NAYS:i Mr. Bosmell-~--~---~ ..... ~ ....
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the follomiag
Resolution adoptiog theDom~town East Redevelopneat'Plan'(¥A.-R-42) as a part and
portion of the Land Development elan and the RaJor Arterial Bighway Plan of the
City of Roanoke, thereby eltablishing specific conformity of the General Plan of
the city to the boMntown East Redevelopment Plan:
#A RESOL(FrlON approving the Down*oma East Redevelopment
Plan (VA.R-4~) as an amendment to the Development Plan and
the Major Highway Pla9 for the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
#HEREAS, the City Planning Commission is required by
Title AVl, Chapter 1, Section 11, of The Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, tm prepare a master plan for the physical
developments of the City, including plans for streets and
highways; and
HflEREAS, the City Planning Commission has prepared a
Land Development Plan mhlch received approval from the
Roanoke City Council by Resolution No. 16150, on December 7,
1964, and a Major Arterial Highway Plan~ prepared by the
firm of Howard, Needles, Tamman and Rergendoff, received
approval from the Roanoke City Council by Resolution No.
16274, on February 15, 1965; and
· HEREAS, Title XVI, Chapter 1, Section 12, states that
the City Planning Commission may from time to time amend,
extend or add to the Clty's Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority has received a request that the City Planning
(VA.R-42) in order to establish apecific conformity to the
City's Master Plan by amendment to the City°s Lnnd Develop-
ment Plan and the Major Arterial Highway Plan to the extent
shown by the Downtown East Redevelopment Plan (VA,R-42); and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has examined the
Donntown East Redevelopment Plan and found said plan to
reflect the City's objectives for Sound and orderly planning
based upon marketability studies, reuse potential, community
facilities and land use compatibility and does find it
desirable to amend the Cityts Land Development Plan and
Major Arterial Highway Plan by incorporating the Downtown
East Redevelopment Plan (VA.R-42) as a part of the Clty*s
over-ail Master Plan, including amendment to the Ctty*s
Land Development plan and Major Arterial Highway Plan, as
amended, and specifically establishing conformity of the
Dorm*own East Redevelopment Plan (VA.R-42) to the Clty*s
Master Plan or General Plan.
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. THEREFC~K, BE I? RESOLVED by abe City PloaolsgCommission
of the Git7 of Roanoke that It AOOPTS the Dountoum East
Redevelopment Plan (¥A,B-42) as a part and portion of the
City's Land Development Plea iud the Major Arterial Hlghuay
Plan, thereby establishing specific conformity of the City*s
Geaersl Plea to the Domntomn ERSt Redevelopment Plan.
~/ Dlyid Dick
Er. David Dick, Chairman
City Planning Commission
March 6. 1968'
Mr. Jones moved that the Resolution be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded b7 Hr. Link and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Poser Company,
transmitting a list of street lights installed and/or removed during the month of
February, 1967, nas before Council.
Mr. #heeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Perkiuson and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School moard
estimating that the cost of conducting a kindergarten program based on a half day
for the next school year to be $303,200.00, and that assuming state aid mill amount
to $72,210.00 the estimated net cost to theClty of Roanoke is $230,990.00, nas
before Council.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the communication be referred to the Budget
Commission for consideration in its preparation of the proposed buuget for the
fiscal year 196fl-69. The motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Charles F. Alexander, Jr., Attorney,
representing the Belvedere Corporation, requesting that a 1.570 acre tract of land
located on the south side of Florida Avenue, N. M., betueen Nineteenth Street
and Leon Street, Official Tax No. 2430110, be rezoned from RS-3, Single Family
Residential District, to RG-I, General Residential District, was before the body.
Mr. Rheeler moved that the request be referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconde,
by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
ZONIWG: A communication from Mr. John H. Eennett, Jr., Attorney,
representing Mr. M. Price Fields, requesting that a 0.45 acre tract and a 0.988
acre tract of land located on the south side of Melrose Avenue, N. H., betmeen
Thirty-first Street and Thirty-fifth Street, Official Tax Nos. 2650103 and 2650104,
be rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District. to C-2, General Commercial
District, was before Council.
Mr. Eheeler 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. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STREET LIGHTS-TRAFFIC: A Resolution of the
East Gate Civic League requesting that sufficient funds be appropriated to construc
a shelter and lavatory facilities in East Gate Park at the earliest possible date,
was before Council.
Mr. Jesse l. Adams, President of the Kilt Gate G~vic Lesgoa, oppoered in
support of the Resolution nnd complained thot.n 7,OO0 laman orarheud mercury vapor
street light authorized to be Installed at the intersection of YeageF Avenue Bad
Tuentieth Street, H, E** by Resolution HO. 17730 adopted on September 25, 1967, his
not been ltstolled tad requested that the street light et East Gate Avenue nnd
Eighteenth Street, H, E.o be replaced uith n lsrger, more modern street light
and this n more permsoeut bose be installed for street signs in the East Gate
section of the city.
My. Perhinson moved tbst the question of appropriating sufficient funds
to construct a shelter and lavatory facilities in East Gate Porh at the earliest
possible date be referred to the City Manager for the purpose of furnishing Council
uith n time-table for the development of East Gate Path and the estimated cost of
the shelter and lavatory facilities. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jonesand
unanimously adopted.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the City Manager be instructed to take the proper
steps to have the street light installed at Yeager Avenue and Tmentietb Street,
N. E., as soon as possible. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
Mr. P~llard then moved that the requests of the East Gate Civic League
that the street light at East Gate Avenue ano Eighteenth Street, N. E., be replace~
mith a larger, more modern street light and that a more permanent base be installed
for street signs in t~e East Gate sectioe be referred to the City Manager for
investigation and report to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Llsk and
unanimously a~opte~.
MATER DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. Elburn Mtlllams requesting
that provision be made for citiz'ens to pay mater bill~ at the shopping centers was
before Council.
Mr. Pollard ~oved that the request be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopted, Mr, Jones voting no.
DOGS-COMPLAINTS: A communication from Mrs. Edith Y.' Smithe complaining
of the nuisance created by dogs running at large was before the body.
Mr. Per~inso~ moved that the complaint be referred to the City Man,gar
with instructions that the provisions of the City 'Code prohibiting dogs running at
large be strictly enforced. The motion was seconded by Mr. Llsh and unanimously
*adopted.
HOUSING-S~UM CLEARANCE:. A communication from the City of Eoanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority advising that the estimated annual amount of
payment to the City of Roanoke in lieu of taxes for Project VA. 11-4 (Matts
property) is $20900.00, that the annual amount of ta~es mhich would be levied were
the property privately owned is $12,000.00, and that the property at present,
assuming all taxes are paid, is producing $234.00 per annum in taxes, nas before
Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motiou nas secoud~d by Mr, Lisk end unauinously odopted,
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from the city,or Roonoke
iodevelopmeut Housing Authority advising that the estimated annual amount of
poymeut to the City of Roouoke ia lien of taxes for Project VA. 11-5 (Hunt Avenue)
is $3,S00. H0, that the uoouol amount of taxes which mould be levied were the
property privately sawed Is $11,000.00, and thut tbe property st preseet, assuming
nil taxes are paid, is producing $666.00 per annum in taxes, nas before the body.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be'received and filed. The
notion nos seconded by Mr. Llsk and ugaulnously adopted,
HEALTH OEPARTMENT-DEPARTMEF~f OF PUBLIC WELFARE: A communication from the
State Department of Health confirming that it sill be responsible for all present
functions Of the Office of the City Physician including administration of state=
local hospitalization, mas before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from Mr. Julian A. Stennett,, St**
requesting that Kellogg Avenne, N. W., be included in the street paving program,
was before Council.
Mr. Link moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager
for study and report to Council. The notion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
STREET LISRTS: A communication from Miss Leuner T. Thomas, 1213 Rorer
Avenue, S. Mo, requesting that a street light be installed in front of her
residence, nas before the body.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Follard and unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: A communication from Mr. Walter L. Hood, suggesting
that the City of Roanoke call upon business firms for assistance in meeting the
funds needed for the Civic Center project, was before Council.
Mr. Link moved that the commnnication be received and filed. The motion
mos seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CITY GOVERNMENT: A communication from the Town Affiliation Association
of the United States, Incorporated, Inviting the City of Roanoke to renew its
support for the sister city movement and to establish a solid basis for its
continued growth, nas before the body.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
ROANOKE TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION-LEASES: The City Manager submitted the
following report recommending that Murray Orchards be refunded the' $200.00 payment
made by them on January 1, 1965, for the leasing of 62 acres df city property
as removal of the fencing of fifty of the acres makes the land unusable for
grazing.
March 11, 1960
Honorable #ayor etd City Council
Boaaoke,.YJrgluJa,-.~ , : ~ ,, .. . , . . , ..
Geutlemez:
The City for nome years leased to Murray Orchards 62 acres
of lend la the Coyzer Springs area owned by the City. Murray
Orchards used this property partially for grazing and partially
.and situated os the west side of the lot,leading from 460 Jato
the Mursing Hose and the Juvenile CeteatJoz Home.
On January 21, 1968, the City renewed its rental lease
with Xurrol Orchards for u three-year period on the basis
Murray Orchards pa$iag $110 upon execution of tbs lease, which
mos considered effective January 1, 1965, $200 on January 1,
1966, and $200 on January 1, 1967. The lease provides that
the City may terminate the lease upon 60 days notice to the
lessee and repayment of uny paid rental on the basis of $.55
per day for each dui after the termination.
Ia January, 1965, Hurray Orchards with renewal of the
lease paid $200 which was received and accepted bi the City.
It will be mated that the lease provided the payment to he
only SILO.
About April 1, 1965, the City undertook the project of
rebuilding the roadway into tbs Detention Home and Nursing
Hose nod la thin process tbs fences along the west side of the
road were torn doan. This removed the fencing from the area
that had been leased to Murray Orchards and made the land
Murray Orchards had to immediately discontinue use of the
property. Sometime later, this matter came up and Murray
Orchards inquired of the City os to whether the fencing could
be replaced. An estimate was made and it mas found that the
cost would be about $2500. This mas considered to be
excess of the Justified value Of fencing the property. Murray
Orcbaras thus bas not baa any use of the property.
' It is felt that under the circumstances the City should
refund to Murray Orchards their payment of $200 as made an
January 1, 1965. They have requested of me this refund and
my review of the matter indicates it would he justified.
There Is the matter of the $.$5 per day rebate arrangement in
the lease; however, the City apparently did nat give notice and
according to my calculations even with the $.S5 we are talking
about the City retaining $27.S0 which I question as tn instill-
It is recommended that t'he City Council authorize this
refund and that it be made from an appropriate account or b!
~u appropriation, if necessary, as in the best judgment of the
City Auditor.
, Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. BUrst
Julian F. flirst
City Manager"
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
adopted.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-SIDEWALK, CURB AND OU~TER: The City Manager
submitted the following report recommending that the offer of Breeden Motor
Company to donate five feet of right of way in exchange for curb and gutter along
its property at 2728 Spring Hollow Avenue, N. M** be accepted:
,, "Roanoke, Virginia
Harch Il, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Our City Engineering Division hun hid contact with O~eede.
Humor Company who ore in the process or remodeling and improving
their property et 2720 Spring Hollow Avenue, N. l** which is the
lot at the northeest Intersection or Spring Hollow Avenue nad
#llllamsoa Road.
Under their improvement would be the regradfng and surfacing
or the oreo around their buildings; iud in order to correctly
establish u ueu.grnde ou the property they are interested iu
having curb end gutter on the Spring Hollow Avenue side or their
lots. The desired midth or.Spring Hollow Avenue is 50 reef.
This would require un additional 5 feet on each side. This
Coapnny,hus offered to donote rive feet or right or wu7 in,
exchnnge rot the City*s curb and gutter arrangement wherein
property is donated.
The Motor Company lot is H5 feet frontage on Milllamson
~ond and 150 feet frontage on Spring Hollow.
It is recommended that City Council authorize the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution to accept the 5 feet
donation or pFoperty. Funds are available rot the curb and
gutter project.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hiram
City HnnngerN
Mr. ~heeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation or the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Hr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
CITY GOV~RNREh~F:· The question of finding adequate space for storing the
flags flown on legal holidays in order to expedite putting the flags up and taking
them down having been referred to the City Manager, the City #manger submitted the
following report advising that arrangements have been made for n room under the
nest stands at Victory Stadium for the storing of the flags:
~Roanoke, Virginia
March 11, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
On February 26, 1968, Mr. Marvin H. Holey, Chairman of the
Coumunity Services Committee or the Central Labor Council,
appeared before Council in the interest or adequate space rnr
storing flags that are mounted by the Council throughout the
downtown area on holidays end other special occasions. Mr. Rex T.
Mitchell, Director of Parks and R~reation, has made arrangements
and coordinated with Hr. Holey for a room that is being made
available under the west stands at Victory Stadium for this
purpose. It ia believed that this is a satisfactory acconodation
of this matter. -
The~ situation of MF. Uoley*s request for the covering of
parking meters is still under study and you will be advised on
this at a later date.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Nr. Eke*let mated that Cncncil concur l· the recoil*·dillon o(.the CSt
IIIIger iud offered the following emergency O~dinlnce prorlding ~or filg atorlge
(·1804T) AN ORDINANCE ·mending Chip*er 4, Title YZll.of the Code of the
Clt7 of Roato~e. 1956, acid chapter relating to the Nunicipal Stadium nnd Athletic
Field, by the nddltioc,to said chcpter of · ·em section relating to ting atornge
space; and providing rot nn emergency.
(For full text cf Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 45~.)
ar. Nheeler ·eyed the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion Bas seconded
by Nra Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrn. Bnaaell, Jones, Link, Perhlnnen, Pollard, Rheeler and
Hayer Dillard ................................
NAYS: None .........................O.
RATER DEpAMT#R~T-SR~£RS A~D STORM GRAINS: The City Manager submitted ·
written report advising that the Vlnton Development Corporation bas requested city
mater service to Petty Acres No. 6 Subdivision located east of Nendowcrest Street,
N. £** between Magnolia Read and Orlnnde Avenue, in Reanoke County, that the City
is the enly reasonable source of water to the immediate area, that adequate mater
that the request be granted.
Mr. List meved that the matter be taken under advisement. T~e motion mas
seconded by Mr. Perklnson and unanimously adopted.
After taking the matter under advisement, Mr° Link moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the follomfng
(al~04S) A RE~OL~TION authorizing the City Manager to approve an
extension of mains and metered Mater connectlo~to certain properties located
outside the carp*rate limits of the City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For fu~ text Of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 45~°)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Resnlution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Measrso Boswell, Jones, Link, Perklnson, Pollard, Nheeler and
NAYS; None ........................ O.
POLICE D£~ARTME~-FI~B DEPARTMENt: The Clt~ Ham·get s~b~lt~ed the foll~.
lng report on changes 1. the personnel of the ~oltce Department and the Fire Depart-
ment for,the no·th of Februar7,
Harch 11. 1968
Honorable ~a7or and Clt~ Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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Listed belou is the states of the Police and'the,Fire Dep~rt-
merit, as of Februsry 29, 1968:
'Fire Oepurtmeut
'Flrefighter virgil D. Poaell resigned 2/1~/6e, .
*Chsrlie H. Tlnsley employed
'There are no vucnncies ut this time; u full complement of 179.'
'Police Department
'Officer L/ua*od J, #llloughby resigned 2117168.
'Officer Lsarence G. Redden resigned 2129168.
'Sergeant Glenn O. ~ills retired on pension 2118168.
'Officer. Reece L. ROSS hired us Patrolmen 2128/68.
'Ending February 29, 196B'- four vacancies.'
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hits*
Julian F. Hits*
City aanager"
Mr. Nheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The notion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGRNAYS: The City Attorney submitted the following report
recommending that eight parcels of land needed for the m/doming and improvement of
Franklin Road, S. ~., (U. S. Route 220) be acquired=
"March 11, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Since the last meeting of City Council the appraised values of
eight (B) additional parcels of land needed to be acquired for
the above project have been approved by officials of the
Virginia Department of Highways and, mom, by the City Manager.
The aggregate value of all said parcels, as no appraised, is
$27,142.00. These valuations have been established by competent
appraisals made by not less than two individual real estate
appraisers and are approved by the Department of Highways and
by the City Manager as suns proper to be offered to be paid by
the City to the respective property omners for the land and/or
easements required to be obtained iu each case.
i heremith submit au ordinance which describes and assigns the
respective appraised value to each of said eight (8) parcels.
Upon adoption of the ordinance, the Council would authorize and
direct the acquisition of the ab,yemen*lofted parcels of land
and/or easements and would specify the amount to be offered us
consideration in each case.
It is respectfully recommended that the aforesaid ordinance be
adopted by the Council.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. ~incanon
City Attorney*
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n18049) AN ORDIHAHCK directing end providing for tho cequisitiou of
certain parcels of iacd in fee simple aid of.cnrtciu easements ia land wanted amd
needed by the City for the widening and improvement of a portion of Franklin Road,
S, #** (O, S. Route 220), under ProJect o220-128-1o2, R#-201; fixing the~coneidero
ainu offered to be paid by the City for each surd parcel of laud and/or easement
amd other'terms and pro, Iai,us of such acquisition; providing for negotiations for
certain options; pr,riding for the Clty*s inquisition of said lands nnd easements
by condemnation, under certain circumstances; authorizing the City Attorney to
move for the award of n right of entry on each or uny of said properties for the
purpose Of commencing its worh of improvement; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book ~o. 31, page 460)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. fl,swell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,u, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
HAYS: None .......................... O.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council havin9 referred to the City Attorney the
matter of studying the rules and regulations prepared for use in implementing the
Housing and Hygiene Ordinance as to legality, the City Attorney submitted the
following report advising that the rules are not in conflict with and do not go
beyond the scope of the general guide lines of the Housing and'Hygien~ Ordinance=
*March Il, 1968
The Hen,Fable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
There was referred to the City Attorney, at the meeting of the
Council held on February 26, Ir60, the matter of studying the
legal effect of certai9 rules and regulations promulgated by
Dr. William B. Eeeler, the Clty*s former Commissioner of
Health, before his departure a short time ago. The authority
for setting out these rules and regulations is found in
Section 4 (a) Of the City,s Housing and Hygiene Ordinance, and
the rules, if approved by the Council, would have the same-
effect and would carry the same penalty as a violation of the
ordinance itself.
As a general rule of lam, it should be noted that in the
promulgation of rules and regulations by an administrative
body under authority delegated by the Council, the rules should
not, and legally cannot go beyond the scope of the guide lines
laid down in the d~legatlng ordinance. It is the opinion o~
the undersigned that the set of rules and regulations in
question, which sere originally compiles by Dr. Eeeler and
which, it is reported, have been reviewed and concurred in by
Dr. James B. Fugan, are not in conflict with and do not go
beyond the scope of the general guide lines delineated in the
City's Ho;sing a~d Hygiene Ordinance eblch was adopted by the
Council on August 1, 1966. However, it must be reported to
the Council that the rules and regulations, as presently
drafted, contain several somewhat vague and/or ambiguous state-
meats. The following are examples; all references are to the
Section and subsection of the rules and regulations in question.
Under the proposed Rules and Regulations, no dwelling or dwell-
ing unit would be deemed to comply with the requirements of the
Housing and Hygiene Ordinance unless:
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(u) °~oter pressere is ~edeqeute tO permit o proper
flow of miter from oil opes miter faucets et ell times.'
Section 2 (1).
(b) 'Every outside garboge storage coatoloor is ag
maintained end so located on the premises thee no odors
will permeate eey duelling ~r duelling units**
SeotJoe 4 (b).
(c) 'No obvious shoch hazard exists.' Section 6 (e).
(d) 'There ere no portable heaters burning
liquid, or gaseous fuels.' (Section 7 (e).
,(e) *Every interior wall and ceiling is free of holes
end large cracks.' Section 10 (e).
(f) 'Every wall and ceiling is reasonably clean and
is not littered or covered with dust, dirt, cobwebs,
or greasy film.' Section 14 (b).
An ordinance has been prepared, and fs transmitted herewith,
by which the Council would approve the Rules and Regulations
es originally submitted'to the Council.
Respectfully,
S/ H. Ben Jones, Jr.
for J. N. Kincenon
City Attorney' ,
.Mr, Jones moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney end offered the following Ordinance;
(~16050) AN ORDINANCE approving certain Rules and Regulations promulgated
by the City's Commissioner of Health pursuant to Section 4 (a) of the Housing and
Hygiene Ordinance of the City of Roanoke; and providing for au emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 31, page 472,)
Mr. Jones moved the adopting ~f the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hosuell and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perktnsoo, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................. ~ .............. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the fiscal year ending June 30. 19b?.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
PLANNING: A communication from the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning
Commission transmitting a report of the State Department of Health on a solid
waste plan end requesting that each governing body of the five political subdivision
comprising the Roanoke Valley region appoint one member to a committee which would
make a thorough study of such a program, was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council appoint Mr. John M. Boswell and David £.
Lisk as alternate members of the committee to represent the City of Roanoke. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having taken under advisement the pre-
liminary report of the Civic Center Project Committee pending receipt of further
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report of the committee, Rt. Robert #. Woody, Chairman of tho Committee, submitted
the follomiog report recommending thom u contract be awarded to t'be leu bidder
ss soon as possible so that the Civic Center may be coopleted early ia 1970, that
the Civic Center be constructed as designed nad that various additional taxes be
levied along uitb odvsnciug the payment date of personal proper'my tax from
December to April, 1969, in order to provide additional funds needed for the Civic
Center Project;
"March 9, 1960
Roanoke City Council
c/o Mayor Benton O. Dillard
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia ·
Gentlemen:
Our Committee met Friday, March 8, 1968, and received the
reports of its three Sub-Committees. Following a full discussion,
all three reports mere unanimously accepted.
Ee suggest yoo*study the reports carefully, copies of which
(1) Award a contract to the low bidder as soon as possible,
so that the Civic Center may be completed in early
1970.
(2) Bnild the Civic Center as promised in the Bond
Referendum Campaign and as designe6 and provided for
in the low bid.
(3} Levy additional taxes us recommendeo along with
advancing the payment date of personal property tax
from December to April, 1969, iu order to provide
the needed sum of $3,300,000. These additional
taxes should be automatically,limited to the col-
lection period specified in tbe report. Me believe
SI egbert W. Woody
Robert W. Moody. Chairman
S! James E. Jones
James E. Jones
S! James ~, Trln~,l~
JaDes L. TrInkle
Sincerely,
CIVIC CE~ER PROJECT COMMITTEE
S/ Benton O. Dillard
Benton O. Dillard
SI Herman Pevler
Herman N. Pevler"
Appearing in opposition to the proposal that additional taxes be levied
were Messrs. John T. Sayers, Robert H. Wagner and Mrs. M. G. Nelson, Jr.
After a discussion of tbe matter, Mr. PerRinson moved that Council receiv
the report of the Civic Center Project Committee and take it under advisement.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted, Mr. Boswell voting
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IKFRODOCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MO~IONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUDGET: Mayor Dillard presented a motion adopted by tbe Bndget Commlssio~
that the Commission consider salaries o~ly as set out io existing pay scales
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and thus the Nayor notify Council thuS, if it desires any funds set aside for
increasing the pay scales ns presently established, it advise the Commission ss to
the amount uhlch should be provided rnr this purpose,
Mr. Wheeler moved that the motion of the Eudget Commission be received
end filed. The motion mas seconded by Wt. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVEO
ATTEST:
Wulor
'COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, March i9, 1968.
The Council of tho City of R,ua,he met ia regular meeting In the Council
Ckimber iu the Mnnlclpul Building, Monday, March 19, 1968, ut 2 p,m.o the regular
' meeting hour, dth Mayor Dillard'presiding,
PMESENTx Councilmen John M. B,smell, James E. Jones, David K. Link,
Frank N. Perkins,no Jr** Roy R. Pollard. Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler and #nyor Benton ¢
Dillard .... ~ ..................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ..........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, Cit.y Manager,.lfr. Byron E. Hanes, AssEt
City Manager, Mr. James N. [incanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City
Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting wac opened mith a prayer by the Reverend Lewis C
Shearer, Pastor, Trinity Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
November 27. 1967, having been furnished each member Of Council. on mot ~ n of Mr.
Perkins,n, seconded by Mr. Pollard and onnnimonsly adopted, the reodJng thereof
dispensed math and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CXTIZENS UPON PDBLIC MATTERS:
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
constroction of a storm drain system in the vicinity of King Street and Vlnton Mill
Road to Glade Creek, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2
Monday, March lB, 1969, 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 uith
the opening of the bids; nbereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the f,Il,ming
bids: Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor, Total A. $2&,359.GB, Total B,
and Draper Construction Company, Total A, $27,?57.40, Total B, $27,757.40.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the bids be referred to o committee to be appointe*
by the Mayor for tabolatioo, report and recommendation to Council. the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation ~ the
committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perhlnson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Vincent S. Nheeler, Chairman, Oavid £.
Link and Byron E. Honer as members of the committee.
CITY MARKET: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on remodeling
of Bowles Pantry Nook (Staila 26 and 2B), alterations to Stall 30, and appurtenant
work, in the Roanoke City Market Building, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 2 p.m** Monday, March IS, 196B, and to be opened at that hour befo~
Council, Mayor Dillard ashed if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
a~ o, repreM ntatire p~esent raising any question, the Mayor ids trncted the City
Clerk to proceed uith the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and
read the fo/lowing bids:
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Hodges Lumber Corporekloe - $10,900,00
ReGional Couetructlou Services. lecorporated 15,787.00
Ben S. Purdue Cost of lubor Old
materiule plus 15~
overhead cost, not
to exceed $1?,SO0.O0
Mr. Perkfneon moved tket the bide be referred to a *committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tabulnt~n, report and recoumendutJon to Council, the City
Attorney to prepare the proper me,sure lB accordance mitb the reeemmandutJou of the
oommittee. The motion uus seconded by Mr, Link and unanimously adopted.
mayor Dillard appointed #eeare. Vincent S. Mheeler. Chuirmsuo David W.
Litk uud Byron R. Htner ae members of the coumittee.
ZONING: Council having set u public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, March 10,
1960, on the question of rezoning property located on the southeaet side of Whitney
Avenue. H. M.. meat of Hubert Road. described as Lots R, IA. lB, and lC. Block 1,
Chnrch Court, Official Tax Nos. 2200205, 2200205. 2200239 and 2200240. from RD,
Duplex Reeidential Dletrict, to RG-I. General Residential District, the matter usa
before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Couuiseion submitted the followinG
report, recommending that the property be renamed:
"February 0, 1968
The Honorable Benton O.Olllard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regn]or meetings of Jannavy 24 and February 7, 196§ the City
Planning Commission coneidered the above described request. Mr.
Harry L. Ward, the petltiomer, appeared before the Planning Commis-
sion and essentially presented his request h two phaaee. First, a
description was preeented of the properties identified bF Tax Has.
2200205. 2200206. 2200239 and 2200240 mhich non contained 4 duplexes,
one duplex per lot. It mas reported that three of the aforementioned
duplexes are located directly across Whitney Avenue from a C-2
General Commercial District. including the Whitney HOuee Apartment
development. #r. Ward etoted that his plans Included the develop-
sent immediately betmeen two existing duplexes of tug additional
apartment units and a long range plan for developing u second set Of
apartment units betmeen tmo of the existing duplexes. He noted that the
proposed apartment nnits moald be net bach a leu feet from the existing
building line in order to improve the aesthetic quality of the develop-
ment and mould have sufficient parkin9 and lot area to meet the RG-I
General Residential District requiremente.
Mr. Ward generally Grouped the remaining three reqneets, Identified
by Official Tax So. 1240407, Official Tax Nos. 1231502 and 1231503,
and Official Tax No. 4041011, since each pro,arty is isolated within an
RD Duplex Residential District mhich does not permit duplexes to be
developed onsingle, existing, undevelcged lots not having the minimum
lot area and width required in the RD Duplex Residential District zon-
ing category.
Upon considering theee requeets, the Planning Commiseion agreed that the
apartment proposal tn the Whitney Avenue oreo seemed reasonable for
RG-I General Residential d~velopment due to its adjoin hr a C-2 General
Commercial District and to its preset residential density. With res-
pect to the three remaininG requests, the Planning Commission'agreed
that isolated RG-I General Residential zoning mlthin RD Daplex Residen-
tial areas does not Get to the crax of the reason for the re~oninG
requests. It was noted that the present city zoninG ordinance alloms
a single, undeveloped lot. which cannot be combined to form a etandard
lot. to be utilized for single family residences bat do not permit ·
duplex to be developed on such a lot ia an area zoned of an RD Dup~
Residential District. The Planning Coumlasi(~ agreed that a change
should be made in Section 36 *Nonconforming Lots of Recordt ~ order
to permit duplex duelllngs to be developed on Jingle. undeveloped
lots of record In a district permitting duplex residences.
Tbe Plcocllg Commission agreed thct tug motions mere req~l~ed*to
tok~ core of thc request presented by #~, Word..~-A motio~
mede god ucalJmocoly carried rccommecdiug to City Connoil
prepcrty ]occtod on the southeast lade of Whitney Avcnue~. N. w,,
ldectified by Official Tax Has. 2200205° 2200206, 2200239 smd
2~00240, be renamed from RD Daplex Residential Dlotriot to
.Gecernl Seaidemilel District. A motion nos msde mud ooauiuously
ccrried recommendiog to City Council that · change be made to
Section 36 °Soscooformlag Lots of Record* in order to permit
tkat ceaaot be logically combined uith another lot or lots to
notion is attached'to.and mede · pert of tkfc letter end racom~
meodstloa.
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Darld Dick,
Hr. Barry L. Wood appeared before council in support of his requ3t.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for renaming, Wr..Nheeler
norad trot Gonncll concur Is the recommecdotion of the City Planning Commission nad
Shat the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~IROSI) AN ORDINANCE tO amend Title IV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2. of The
Code of the City of Roanohe, 19S6. ns amended, and Sheet ~o. 220, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, Cit~-of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been wade to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have propert] located on the southeast side of Whitney Avenue, N. W., mesa of
Hubert Road, desorihed as Lots B, IA, ID and lC. Slack 1. Church Court, Official
Tax Nos. 2200205, 2200206. 2200239 and 2200240, rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential
District. to RGI. General Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the City Plenniog Commission has recommended that the herelnaft~
des~'lbed ~nd be reigned from RD, Duplex Residential District to RGI, General
Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section ?1. Chapter 4.1, Title XV. of The Code of the
City of Roanoke. 1956. as amended, relatin9 to Zoning, have been published and
,anted as required and for the time provided by said section; and
WHEREAS, the bearing as provided ~or in said notice mas held on the lath
ny of March, 1969, at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at mhich
nearing ali parties in interest and citizens mere given an Opportunity to be heard.
both for and against the proposed zezonlng; and
WHEREAS, this Council. after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is Of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be renamed.
THEREFORE, BE XT HRHAXNED by the Council of the City Of Roanoke that Title
£V. Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of ~he City of Roanoke, 1956, os amended, rein
~lng to Zoning, and Sheet No. 220 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map. City of Roanoke.
amended in the fOlloming particular end no other, viz.:
Property located on the southeast side of Whitney Avenue. H. ~.. west of
]ubert Road. described as Lots B, IA, IS and lC, Block 1, Church Court, designated
Sheet 220 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Hap. City of Roanoke. as Official Tax Nos.
2200206, 2200239 and 2200240, be, and ts hereby, changed from RD. Duplex
residential District, to RGI General Residential District, and that Sheet No. 220 of
.he aforesaid map be changed in this respect.
erected in on! district is which duplex duelliegs are permitted on ual single.
eedeveloped lot of record that cannot be logically combined uith another lot or lot1
to Rake o conforming lot, the matter wasbefore the body.
Council being of the opinion that the amendment to Section 36, 'Nonconform
~ng Lots or Record,~ d the Zoning Ordinance, should appll only to mB, Duplex
Residential District, Hr. Jones waved that the matter be carried over until the
next regular meeting of Council and that the Planning Director be requested to
plain the proposed amendment. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and ununiuousl
adopted.
BUDGET-CONTRIBUTIONS: Hr. A. Linmood Boltono Jr.. Chairman of the Llaisol
Committee of the Roanoke Guidance Center, appeared before Council and presented u
communication requesting that the political subdivisions in the Roanoke Valley pro-
vide a part of the local matching funds for the operation of the Roanoke Guidance
Center.
After u discussion of the matter, Hr. Wheeler moved that council concur
in the request end refer the matter to the Budget Commission for its infatuation
in connection with preparation of the proposed budget for the fiscal lear 1968-69.
The motion uaw seconded b! Hr. Pollard and ununiuously adopted.
SEGREGATION-HEALTH OEPART#ENT: The Reverend Howard L. Camper, Vice
President of Roanoke Division of National Association for Advancement.of Colored
People, having asked that he be given the opportunitI to appear before Council to
discuss the placing of federal housing units in predominatell negro cumuunities,
communication from Hr. Camper requesting permission to ~hdrom the item due to u
recent reappraisal of the housing problem and advising that the request will be
at a later date, was before the body.
Hr. Jones moved that Council concur in the request and that the mutter
be wtthdramn from the agenda. The motion mas seconded by #r. Link and unantmousll
adopted.
PETITIONS AND 'COW#UNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communicatJm from #r. Leon R. Kitchen, Attornel. representing
Hr. Eluer G. 0non, et ax., requestino tha~ property located on the south side of
Dale Avenue, S. E.. between Fourteenth S/Feet and Nineteenth Street, described as
Lot 14 and acreage, J. H. Webb Rap, Official Tax Nos. 4220211 and 4220212, be
rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to RG-2, General Residential District
uss before Council.
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A IS tex oB room sales et Hotol.Soueoke lust y~or~mould;have
brought the City u total or $9,$48,90, The loss~of the solos tires
paid by ate coeveetiom that did eot como to SouoOke because of u room
tax xould more thai offset the revenue reelieed from such o.euJsunce
tax. X aenbor of you have the idea of pissing this cost along to oer
visitors ua that so-culled *tourists* cee help pa7 for the neb C:ric
Ceeter~ Hotels etd motels in the Clly ore olreud! peyJeg many taxes
to the City, using the visltores dollar. For example, ue pay geeerel
business or gross receipts tax et the ruqo'of 55¢ ge eve~ .$100. or
1/2 of 1~ of our gross iucoue, le addition, ue also pay to the
State of Vlrolain o gross receipts text,not to meation our local
saner tax. real estate tax end ulecelleeeoes license fees, ell of
nhlch ute paid for through the vluitor*e dollar, insofar ac ue ere
concerned. ! might add that there are some additional fonds that
could be picked up here'by the City by enforcing the rulei end regain=
tigris coveritg the activities of eon-profit clubs end churches mlth
banquet facilities, etc. If these orgeeizntionc were mede to either
discontinue the handling of this comnerciel business or to purchase
the necessary license and pay a gross receipts tax on ell conmerciul
business, the City could realize · great deal of additional revenue.
! em sure that you ere ell abate that the cities or Norfolk.
Hampton end Richmond. es sell es several others, ere bna lUng Civic
Centers that will operate In direct competition to the Roanoke Civic
Center. and none of these cities are being burdened with such e room
Approxlnatel! 9S~ of all the convention business in the City
of Roanoke is a direct result of the solicitation of members of the
Hotel Roanoke Sales Deportment. Our hotel spends over $100,OOO annually
in this effort, and nhen you consider that something over IOO.O00
Individuals annually spend in estimated $34 per day while they ere
attending conventions In our city and tbet only roughly 2S~ of this
auount of money goes to the hotel, Is it right or fair to add on
additional tax? Shat special facilities do we have for the tourist
or conventJoneer that ore specifically
ell of us? Should we not be milling to share our °feclliOes' nith
those who wake so many of the~ possibly by visiting our city yecr
after ~eer~ Do not the taxes previously mentioned and paid by the
hotels, motels and allied industries come rron these sum people?
As yon all know. the fact that · room tax is being considered
by City Council here In Roanoke his received wide publicity and
in order to indicate to you that we ere not merely supposing that
there will~ be difficulty in booking conventions, regardless of the
ceived telephone calls or letters asking us to ~pose thls tax in the
their particular association.
1. Mr. Sumpter Priddy of the Virginia Retail Merchants Association,
1.000 registrants.
Hr. Bill Buff. Virginias-Carolinas Hospital Conference, our lar-
gest annual convention of 3,000 people - lncidentinlly, this
particular group Js being solicited regularly b! several North
Carolina cities as well ua Richmond and Charleston.
3. Hr. Wilbur Nalker, American Legion - 2500.
4. Hr. Charles RcFee, Virginia Automobile Deniers Association - 1,000.
5. Mr. Elsood Taylor,' Virginia State Lions - 3,000.
6. Mr. Frank Strauss. Virginia Food Dealers Association - 2,000.
7. Mrs. Virginia Dalton. Virginia Edncut~ Association - 2.S00.
5. Dr. ~eorge Llghtner, Virgtniu Methodist Conference - 3.000.
9. Mr. Charles Lennon. VtrDlnia Association of Plumbing, Heatin9
end Cooling Contractors -.
10. Mr. James Ducksorth. Virginia Association of Building Material
Dealers - 1,000.
In order that you may have some idea us to how strongly these
hotel rooms. I ehou~ like to read to you in part a letter frown Mr.
Frank Strauss, Executive Vice President of the Virginia Food Dealers
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Association: 'Oe oar behalf, c~'eas~oi'Oki'ae'~laly ~f~smell baei-
aossmea from smell ccemaeJtiea kkroagkot oar ctatd~ moult Tau to
bitterly oppose fly type Of reom-tax.or-lory by'th· City of Roanoke.
It Is becomlmg lacreasieglydlfflcalt to'aecdre stteadoeceor many of our
members because of tke rapidly~caowbolllig effict of men lams such ss
the mailmen urge. sow taxe~ es lke ~elma lax, eld other frees which ere
iafletieg costs co fast that medium and small busieess·en look at the
total figures end como to ~he conclusiow they mould rather Just stcy
City Auditorium to attract people-to Roanoke fro· hther areas. If the
idea eD· is to raise taxes bra levy on rooms, eight wot the City be
creating one ·kale or u ahite elephant? And doom your hotel bus, ess
and otker travel depeadeit enterprises es mell?
*To he quite honest, this ecsocist'ion would much prefer to see
the City of Roanoke postpone development of the Auditorium. Groups
like ours mould not use such a facility.in any event, and certainly
cannot see the Justice of taxing oar ·embers mben they do case to
Roanoke for o meeting, or · e~teention-,t
I. Hotel Roanoke urges the acceptance of the lam bid end ibm
l·mediate construction of the Roanoke Civic Center.
2. Re heartily endorse the acceptance of the recommendations
of the Finsnce Co··ittee end the Civic Center Project Committee.
h cluding the temporary real estate tax increase of 25* per $100.
3. Contrary to popular opinion. Hotel Roanoke does not need
the Civic Center ns an exhibit hall or for its personal use. Oar
interest Is in the continuing development of our community.
4. The size of the tax dll nuke no difference. Those of you
who have been present uhen newbers of our Sales Depart·eat solicit
business In competition mJth other cities know it is n highly co·petive
business. Our competitors need onl~ say that Roaeoke has a tax not to
be found in nay other city in our state'.
5. Experience fa other cities where tala tax has been tried
ting ia the loss to the city of potential sales taxes and the loss of
business for stores, restaurants, filling stations, taxicabs and
other consumer Industries.
Thank you.'
received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unnnl·ously adopted
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A Resolution of the HreckJorldge Parent-Teacher Associatldn.
supporting the teachers In their endeavor to upgrade education for Roanoke City
children by Jnsur~ the teachers of a professional salary schedule, was before the
hod/.
Rt. Wheeler mated that the Resolctlca he recelsed and filed. The motion
uas seconded by Rt. Pollard and unnni·nusly udopted.
R£PORTs OF OFFICERS:
flUDGET-RECREAT ION DEPARTMENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The ~Jty Manager
sobmitted · ·rJtten report recommending that $~S.O0 be appropriated to Operating
Supplies and Materials under Section =75. "Recreation. Parks and Ecc~eational Arena
of the l~hT-~B budget, to corer funds received for trophy fees.
Mr. Nbee/er moved that Council concur in the recommendatioa of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z16052)
AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~75, 'Recreation,
Parts and Recreational Areas.* of the 1~67-6B Appropriation Orctnance, and providing
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook NO. 31, page 450.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinoec.e~ The motion uss seconded
by Mr. Perhlmsem Dud nd:pied by the followixg vole:
AYES: Messrs. B,smell, Jones, £1vho Perhiooou. P,Il,rd. Wheeler and
Rayor Dillard .................................. ~ ........
NAYS: N,Re ................................... O.
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted n mrftten report
recommendiag that $3.788.00 be appropriated to Fees for Professional cud Special
Services under Section mi4. 'Personnel.' of the 1967-68 budget, to provide rot the
payment of the contract expenses of the International Association oi Chiefs of
Police Jn the filling of the position of Superintendent of Police.
Hr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Clly
Manager and offered the f,Il,ming emergency Ordinance:
(nlOOS3) A~ DROINANCE LO amend and reordain Section ~14, "Personnel.' of
the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 480.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
#r. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell.' Jones. Limb. Perkins,o. Pollard. Wheeler and
Dillard ................................................. 7.
NAYS: ~one ................................... O.
BUDGET-DARAGE: The Ci~ Moeager nubmitted the fo]leuJog report recommend-
ing that Council appropriate $45.000.00 to Maintenance of Machinery and Eouipuent
under Section ~71, "Garage." of the 196T-69 budget, to meet requirements for the
maintenance of equipment for the remainder of the fiscal year:
"Roanoke. Virginia
March lO, 1968
Honorable MaYor and City Councll
Eoscohe. Virginia
Gentlemen:
In the Garage Account No. 71. Object Code 29~ Maintenance
of Machinery and Equipment. the sum of $100.000 was appropria-
ted for the lqhY-bS budget. This account has been depleted to
the point that it is nearing total expenditure. Last year in
the 1966-67 budget, there was o total appropriation of $111.900
in this particular account. At ~he time that the garage budget
was submitted for 19bY-hO, it was indicated that it Mas felt that
t~ amount es appropriated in 1q65-67 bad been closely insufficient
to meet the adequate requirements and when the sum of $100,000 was
finally established in the current budget, it mos further indicated
that this u,ney u,mid not be sufficient for the full year. that we
would try to meet it as closely as possible and perhaps we would
I am attaching · list of some of the major expenditures on
various items of equipment which total $23,730.66, plus tires and
tubesnt $20.000. Also attached is e list of items of heavy equip-
ment that need immediate repairs nnd total uithin themselves
$10.000. These expenditures are n necessary part of the normal
garage 9perations and reflect n primary reason why it is difficult
to distribute the ann of $10O.O00 over a 12-month period. The
Council for the current budget authorized an ndditioeil crew at the
City Garage and we began operating the doable shift on August
1967. This shift hal been extremely valuable and oar experience
and records Indicate that the qcolity and extent of maintenance of
them, tar equipment is considerably improved. As example in the
re,use division, the down time on garbage and trash trucks is much
below what it has been in the past and as a result the City is get-
ting better service out of its equipment and there is a definite
result ns to reducing the need for additional equipment.
budget, , .
There ore some fends
of eqtlpmest that huge been bought during the lear thus cum be
upplled to this. Hoxerer, I would prefer lot to Itemize uud trans-
fer those some 25 differeut items but rusher let them return to the
Citytu General Fund ut the end or the leer,
Me mill be g/ed to provide the Council with gay udditiouu] iu-
foraution if it mol be udvuntugeous.
In summary, it is felt the level of uppropriution mude to this
uccount is below that xhicb can be reasonably uutfcfpoled us needed
for the requirements of type smd scope of our operntlon.
It is recommended that the City Council by budget ordinance
amendment provide for the appropriation of $45,000 to this
account.
Respectfully subwJtted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Ju]Jun F. Hirst
Clt! Manager"
After a discussion of the matter Council being of the opinion thut only
$10,000.00 should be appropriuted ut the present time end that the City #manger
should give further study to making as muny trunsfers as possible for the balance
of the umoant requested, Hr. Jones offered the. following emerRenc! Ordinance
appropriating $10.000.OO:
(=18054) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section O?l. 'Garage," of tht
1967-68 Appropriation O~ lnunce, end providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Honk No. 31. page 481.)
Hr. Jonen moved the adoption ~ the Ordinance. The motion was neconded by
Hr. Boswell end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hosuell. Jones. Li~k. Perkinson. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. ? ......... 7.
NAYS: None ..... ~ ............................. O.
Mr, Boswell then moved that the City'Manager give further study to making
as many transfers as possible for the balance of the amount requested ~nd submit u
report ut the next regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones
and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-RECREATION DEPARTMENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The. City Banager
submitted the following report advising that the cost of.re-conditioning the sand-
lot football equipment for the City of Roanoke will be about $3,500.00 this year:
"Roanoke, Virginia'
Hsrch 16, 1968
Honorable Buyor mud City Council
Roanoke, Vtrginiu
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Geetlemeu:
Tkis Is · mutter on uhich Ium asking no ac$iou'buk.it 'ins of
interest to me bec,use i did not felly re,line the scape of the
CJty*s involvement in this matter and it ,us felt It uould be of
interest to the City Council. The Cityea Department of Parks and
Recreation hal.o, band epproxiuctely $20.000 north of,sutdlot foot-
ball equipment.. This equipment, shoulder pods.-helmets.' pcutu~, et
cetera. Is furnished to the City ret itc youngsters by the Roanoke
Valley, Chamber of Commerce through promotion of'u benefit high
school football gene each year. - "
Each yesr felloulcg the foothill season, the Department of
Parks and Secrectlcn hun u manufacturer cleen, sterilize and rep,Ir
the eqetpueet co it mu! be used the folloming year. The cost of
the re-conditionleg varies etch yeer betneen $3.000 lad $3.500 de-
pendent upon the number or pieces to be repaired. The cost or this
is paid for by the City of Roanoke fro. the Deportment budget end
funds are loceted in Account 75. Code 29. Mulatensnce of Machinery
and Equlpaent. This eccount Is also used for the City's park
equipment and the maintenance of ell other equipment in the Parks
and Recreation work.
A current sit,salon nhich has arisen is that the 1966-67 bad-
get carried this account uith an aaa,at of $6.500. In April 1967.
this account nas closed down for expenditures in vie, or the fuck:
that Jt nas at thpt tine near.exhuuster. In the budgets sub.aired
for 1967-69. it was again requested that $6.$~D be approved and la
the subsequent process of the budget resulted that the account, in
an effort to balance over all the City"s budget, was reduced to
$4,500.00.
it hun been found that the cost or maintaining park machinery
generally runs about $1.$00. In this particular fiscal year. this
leaves a total of $3.000 ia the account. The re-conditioning of
equipment based on the mauufacturer"u estimate will rue about
$3.500 this year. Rather than make u transfer or request an appro-
priation of City Council. in order to keep the budget in order, me are
endeavoring to have as much of the equipment re-conditioned as ue can
with the funds available end hold the remainder over until the'air
fiscal year hoping that it can be bandied prior to the football sea-
It is felt that the City Council would be interested in the
extent of this particular aspect of the Parks and Recreation program
and would like to be anare of this situation mhen the budget
approaches City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Birst
City Manager"
Mr. Link moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
ueconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: The City Mnnager submitted a written
report advising that since the state requests the budget of the Department of Public
Welfare to be submitted to them by April 15, 1966, the Public Assistance budget mill
drawn out of the regular process as soon as the Budget Commission completes shat-
ever action it may give the Public Assistance budget and brought on to Council.
Mr. Link moved that the report be mceived end filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted,
PURCHASE OF PROPERTy-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City
Manager submitted the folloning report recommending that the purchase of a parcel
of land owned hy Mr. Robert E. Reynolds, et ax., located along'the, south side of
Orange Avenue, east of Walton Street, needed in connection nith ~e installation of
$450.00:
"Boueoke. Ylvginie
March 10, '1968
Honorable Hayer ned City Council
Ronnohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Toe mill recall that the City 'proposes to lestull u natltery
the peedieg highmuy uldeeieg. This matter mos preciously brought
to City Conccilen attention nad you advised that it muld be part-
ly tieunced es s namer assessment project. Mr. Clerk. City
Engineer, advises the plans ore practically complete ned me antici-
pate ndvertisbg rev bids ns soon es the State Highmsy Department
Related to the saner conetvuct~n is · small parcel of right-
of-may needed along the sooth aide of Orange Avenue east or Walton
Street. The City Right of Way Agent, Mr. Current. has obtained ua
o~lon from the omnera, Robert E. end Flora R. Reynolds. rev the
sum of $450,00, u reasonable amount considering the appraised value.
Funda~ould be aveiluble wfthfo the project, Capitol A¢coaot 64-5,
end it ia recommended the Council by ordinance oathorJse this trans-
gespectfull! submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Xaneger"
Mr. Perki~n moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Cia!
manager and offered the folZouiug emergency O~iaoece:
(~16055) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the acquisition of
a 52D.9l square foot parcel of lend located on the southerly side of Orange
Avenue, N. E., being o portion of LOt 2], Block 19, according to the Map of Jacks
Pork, upon certain terns and conditions, for street purposes; and providing for un
(For full text of Ordinance, see Or cSnance Dook No. 31, page 491.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the [allowing vote:
AYES: messrs. BoSwell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinaon, Pollard, Wheeler and N~or
Dillard ............................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................... O.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTy-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The Cit~ Manager Submitted the
following report recommending that o 307,5 square foot parcel of land located at
the southeri~ corner of Twentieth Street, N. E., tnterseoting the northerly line of
Eastern Avenue be acquired from Hr. marvin T. Moore. et ux., and that a portion of
discontinued and closed:
"Roanoke, Virginia
March 16, 1960
Honorable mayor and Cia! Council
Roanoke,.Yirginia
City forces are in process of extending Eastern Avenue, N. E.,
betmeee TbeetJetb Street a~d ¥tuton Mill Road, wad connecting
Osborne Street from Wallece Avenue Jute the nam road. You mill
recall that the City recentl! acquired from the Commonmeulth of
Virginia a lot ut the corner of Wallace and Osborne which had been
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eseheuted b! the State.' This coeflreekloe hun n'2-fold purpose:
on udditloeul ostler for eke Jackson Park urea uoutb of Orange
Avenue* ted to allan for eke elouieg of Osborne Street ut Oruoge
Areeoe uhlch Is too close to the prleeipul lntersectioe o! VIKOB
Mill Road end Orange Avenge. Toer coosiderotloo of eke folloaieg
matters Is appreciated:
1. An Option hun been obtained from MarTin T, and flelee V. Moore
for · small parcel of laud needed for coeutroctloe ut the north-
east career of Tueetietk Street and Eastern Avenge. The sub o!
$35.00 should be readily available in oocoaet 67-?0, Street
Constructloe, Loud - Rights - of - May. It is reconmeaded the
Council approve this purchase and authorine the necessary
papers.
2. It is also recomaended that requisite octloa be instituted for
the closing of Osborn~ Street between Orange Avenue and Purcell
Avenue. Au uentloned above, the Intersection of Osborne Street
and Orange Avenue needs to be closed. Plans for the iupeoding
uldenlng of Orange Avenue (U. S. Route 460) propose to physically
close this intersection and appropriate legal action should be
accomplished in advance. This idea has previously been made
knonn. The opening of Osborne betveen Mallace and Eastern
Avenues, and thence to Vinton Mill Rood. should be completed
la the next 30-60 days.
The Engineering Division is preparing s plot showing the por-
tion of Thrasher Park mhich is being included in this street con-
structfon, and it uill be forwarded to City Council later for
approval.
A plat on the above uetters is attached.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian P. Hirst
Julian F. flir~t
City Manager'
After a discussion of the matter, Council being in favor of purchasing
the parcel of land but expressing the opinion that more study should be given the
proposed closing of the street os it aould create a dead end for an alley between
Twentieth Street and Osborne Street, Mr. Perkinson moved that Council co,cur in
the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the following energency Ordinanc~
(n1805b) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the acquisition of
a 307.5 square foot parcel of land at the southerly corner of 20th Street. N. E.,
as the same intersects the northerly line of Eastern Avenue, upon certain terns
and conditions, for street purposes; and providing for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31~ page 482.)
Mr. Perkinaon moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Link, Perkinsoe, Pollard. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................... O.
Mr. Perkinson then moved that the question of vacating, discontinuing and
closing o portion.of Osborne Street, N. E., located between Orange Avenue end
Purcell Avenue, be referred back to the City Manager for further study, tnvestigatio
and report to Council. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
CAPFFAL IRPIOVE#ENTS-BRIDGES: The ¢ity.#uuuger submitted the ~olloufeg
report Baking whether or not u high-level bridge should be constructed over
both Roanoke Riser.mud the Norfolk and Western Rulluuy Company ~ucks ie Norulch
or whether · simple span, tau-lose, low-level crossing Just Roanoke River should be
constructed us originally contemplated'under the C!pi~u~ iuprovemen~s Program roe
the City of Roanoke:
Nsrch 16, 1968
~ouoruble Mayor mud CitT Council
Rom~o~e, ¥1rgiuiu
As the members of Clt~ Council ere uuure~ ther~ is included
In the Capital Improvement Goad Referenduu Program the sum er
$150,O00'for u new bridge structur~ over Roanoke River ut Nor-
mich. At the time thus this referendum program mis ~et up, the
bridge planning tad the coat estimate wis b~sed on u simple span.
Sma-lone, leu-level crossing Just Roinoke River.
In view of this project to date.and preliminary murk bT the
City's Engiueerin~Dlvi$ion roe some outside uusis~nce indicates
taut us of this date the amount of money proefded b the referendum
will he yeti close as to being adequate for the structure. Recent
cost Increases are using up any flexibility in the originnl
This particular project had been scheduled for u little later
in the over-all construction program but we Mould lite to get mov-
ing with it to 9et it in us eurl~ as practical considering the
This, huuever, is not the primary reason for bringing this
as to the following point.
At the tine the ref .... dam was being Pi~ed the~e~ ....
great deal of discussion in the Planning Committee. and by ~ers
~n to the nlternnle of n spun'Just crossing Roanoke River us against
a lon~er and taller spun that would cross both the River and.the
~ ~ W roiirnad line ua the north ~lde.
The Planning Committee backed off Or the high-level facility
because of the cost and the need to fit in with the ref~eudnm
program. However. f~om time to tine, discussion has continued ned
the point has been raised as to whether the City should go to the
high-level facility over'both the river and the railroad.
Oar estimate at' this date is that the high-level facialsT
would cost approximately $500,000. ~e would lite to have any
views the Citl Council might have on this as to what course should
be token, fly own oplolon is that the funds simply ore not o~uii~
able and although the longer bridge is highly desirable, I think
we mould best fell back to the project as originally contemplated.
Any decision on this ut an early date is Important as the
existing Norutch Bridge is not In good condition nad should be
replaced.
Respectfully .submitted,
$/ Julian F. Eirat
Julian F. Hirst
Mr. Rheeler moved that Council take' the matter under advisement. ~he
notion was seconded by Mr. Pollard und ununlnonsl! adopted.
NATER DEPARTMENT: ~he Citl Rsnager submitted a written report, advising
that Rt. Dean F. Bridges has requested citl ~ater service to propertl described us
After taking the matter under advisement, Mr. Wheeler uovedthet Council
cotcur in the recomnendatlon of the City MoocHer and offered the folloning Resolutio
(~18057) A RRHOLUTIO~ euthorizhg the Citl Manager to approve three (3)
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 Baoh No. 31, p~ · 483°)
Mr, Wheeler waved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pevkioson and adopted bl the following vote:
AY£S: Messrs. Boswell, Joues, Limb, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Dillard ................................................. ?.
NAYS: None ...................................
TO~AL AC~ION AGAINST POVERTY: The City Manager submitted the following
report on a tentative proposal in connection with~e participation of the citl in
the ~elghborbood Youth Corps during the runner of 1969 end recommended its epprovul:
'Roanoke, ¥irolnia
March 18, 1969
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
Geotlenen:
The City has prepared the following tentative proposal and
submitted the same to the Neighborhood Youth Corps for the City"s
participation during the 1969 sunnet. The below listed euplolees
will work 26 hours a week for approximately 12 weeks at an hourly
rate of $1.25 paid by the Federal gevernuent.
Auto-Mechanic Aide 4
Clerical Aide 4
Custodian Aide 3
Electrician 'Aide 2
Laboratory Aide 1
Lsndncape 'Aide 25
Ralotenance Aide, Onild=
fags
Maintenance Aide,St~e~ 15
Pluwber Aide l
Radio Technician Ai~e .1
Sanitation Aide 15
Sign Painter Aide 1
Signusn Aide 2
Storekeeper Aide , 2
Surveyor Aide 4
Vehicle Service Aide 4
Sub ?oral - Public M~ ha 90
Raintenance Aide, Parks IS
Librarian Aide 6
Airport Haintensnce Aide S
Grand Total 116
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It is recommended that the City Council by such otloa ns
mat be appropriate, indicate its approval to the use of these
personnel and the Cityes participation .ia this program.
Respect(ally submitted,
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julinn F. Blvst
City Manager'
· Mr. Wheeler moved Shat Council concur in the recommendation'of the City
Manager and that the mutter bereferred to the City Attorney for prepsrntion of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
CAPITAL IMPHOVEMENZS-HUHICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted a
urltten report suggesting that consideration be 91yen to necessary pcrkin9 within
the property of the city in conoectfon alta the proposed plea for the new Municipal
Annex for police and city sergeant vehicles.
Council being of the opinion that the matter has been adequately taken
care of, Mr. Llsk moved that the report be received and filed. The m~tioo Nos
seconded by Mr. Perkinaou and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submltte~ u written report asktnI
whether or not the hnuse in Elmwood Park la to be removed as a part of the project
for iwproveuents to Elmwood Park and ~hether a shelter bnildlng is to be provided
uhich would include public toilet facilities.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moyed that abe City Attorney
be directed to prepare the proper measure authorizing the razing of the house. The
motion was seconded by Mr. List a nd unanimously adopted.
After n further discussion of the matter. Mr. Jones moved that the City
Manager be directed to make a study Of providing · shelter area Ju Elmmood Park
sufficient to house a tool shed and toilet facilities and to submit an estimate Of
the cost of such a shelter to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler nod
unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PUBLiC WELFARE DEP~RTMENT-JUVENZLE DETENTION NOME: Council having
taken nnder advisement the report of the City Manager regarding the suggestions of
the Stat e Department of Nmi fare and Inst itut ions that the Roanoke Cia y School Board
increase the time allotted to the Juvenile Detention Home by the School Board in the
near future and that ~he ~ncii~ity be expanded with the request that the City Manager
keep the body informed as to development on the tine alloted to the Detention Home
by the School Board and referring the matter of expanding the facility to the
Budget Commission for its consideration, the City Manager submitted the following
report advising that afl innS,Factional program has been developed under federal fond-
lng assistance and a teacher has been obtained:
"Roanoke, Virginia March IN. 1969
Honorable Mayor nad City Council
Roanoke. VirgtnJa
it will be recalled that sometime some several months
in a City Council discussion relating to the Juvenile Detention
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Hose, one of the areas of possible develoPment or activity ht
the Hose that hod been suggested coaeereed au lastrectioeol
program for children committed to the facility; There mos a
ooggestioe from the City Council that this be further checked
into, The matter developed et the time es a result of u
resignation or a person aka hsd been doleg port-time teaching
· mark there. A recomueedotlOn for ezpoudleg the lostroctlonol '
program also cone from the Housing, Education and #elfere
Deportment of the Federal government ia their study of court,
detention o~'police activities os relate to the Jereelle pro-
gram fm Roanoke, mbich study mos prepared last year'and mas
further included ia · report by the Roanoke Her Aasocietlon,
associated with the HUH report. '
Through the cooperation of the Rosnoke Public School S~-
stem and our Juvenile Hose itself, u program has been developed
under Federal funding assistance. I om attaching a copy or 8 re-
port uhlch mos prepared in support offunds for the program mhich
outlines the general intent and objectives of the program and
the extent of funds that hive been end ore proposed to be provided,
Tiara is included in this, although eot described ia detail
in the attached material, o full-time teacher mbo mill be assig-
ned to instructional mark et the Home on a 12-months basis. The
teacher has already been obtained, he is ovelloble in the Roanoke
area and ia doing some preliminary research mark preparatory to
taking over the Job as soon us everything is in order.'
One of the essential elements to this program is the need
for adequate facilities. This relates to the proposed construc-
tion of e room onto the Hone that mould ·serve for classroom
purposes. It mill be most difficult to conduct on adequate
instructional program uithin the limits of the present facilities
and this has been one of the problems in the past. Funds are
being proposed in the budget for 1968-69' for the addition of ·
room. There mill be State assistance on this and the Junior
Momants Club of Roanoke has indicated that it is undertaking ·
project to raise funds to also assist. This mill give three
sourcea of money including City funds.
Commendation is extended to Miss 6ibboney and the public
school staff for their assistance and mark in developing the
Federal fund application procedure and lnstrnctioual aspects of
this program.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. HOrst
City Manager*
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The' motion mas
seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
5~IREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEMALK, CURB AND GUTTER-CROSSOVERS: Council ha~in~
referred back to the City Manager the offer of Dr. Samuel F. Driver, ~t mx.. to
donate a five-foot strip of land along the northwest cornerof Wllliomson Ro~d'
and Outland Boulevard. N. W., for street purposes, in exchange for sidewol~, curb
amd Better, three crossovers and the relocation of u semerltne nam crossing the
property, in view of his recommendation that the relocnt~m of the sewer line
remain the responsibility of the property omner, the City Manager submitted a
mritten report recommending that the offer Of Dr. Driver to convey a five-foot
strip of la~ along the northwest corner of Hllliamson Road and Oakland Boulevard.
No M.. fbr street purposes, in exchange for sidewalk, curb and gutter and three
crossovers be accepted. Dr. Driver understanding that the relocation of the sewer
line mould be the responsibility of the property omner.
Mr. Wkeelwmoved that Council concur ia the recouueadotioc of the City
Mamcgcr ccd altered the tolioming emergency Ordinance:
(m18059) AN ORDINANCE culhorJ~in0 cad pr0viditg rot tbe'acqulsltioc
0.0339 acre parcel of land at the marihuana corner o~ OatlondBou~eva~, N, #** and
Willfamsoo Road, upon certain lerma and eond]tJonc: for'arrant purposes; and provid-
Jog for on emergency. , .
(For full text of Ordinance. See Ordinance Book No. 31, page 484,)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion los seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouJng vote:
AYES: Weaavs.Hoauell, Jones, LJs~,~Perhinson, Pollard. Wheeler and Mayor
NAYS: None ................~ .................
~REETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager ~bmitted a written report ~ensuittl,
a map ahoulng the streets that have been surface treated in this fiscal year and
those streets proposed to be surface treated the remaioder of the year.
In this connection, Mr. Lewis A. Bernard and Mrs, Frances L. Martin appea-
red before the body and sabmitted a list of tuenty-fonr streets in the s outheaat
section Of the city nhich they believe need paving and pointing out that the map
only shams throe of these streets scheduled for treatment, and submitted a petition
of tuenty-eioht patrons or the Belmont Elementary Parent-Teacher Association endors-
ing the drive for better streets and street 1 ~ hts in the southeast section of the
city.
Mrs. Ada F. Bullion appeared before the body and complained Of property
in the southeast section of the city in need of repairs, showed pictures of a house
in the 400 hloc~ of Dale Avenue in ill-repair add requested that the Housing and
Hygiene Ordinance be enforced.
Mrs. William G. Nnnley also appeared before Council and cemplained of
speeding in the 70~ block of Wise Avenue, on Tozeuell Avenue and on Ninth Street,
Mr. Pollard moved that Council take the matter under advisement until
2 p.m., March 25, 1960. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinaon and unanimously
adopted. -,
~TREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted the folloming report, advising
that the contract between the City of Roanoke and the.Appalachian Power Company
does not provide for two types of street lights needed in conjunction with the
Nulls Avenue project including underground distribution:.
"Roano~ , Virginia
March 18, 1965
Honorable Mayor and City Cooocil
Roanoke, ¥trgloln
This is to supplement the item placed on the Agenda regarding
the above matter.
it is By lotemtioe to bring beror& Co·ceil fm the very near
future · listing of proposed streek lights.for your revlem end
possible opprovol, flomnver, there is one street lighting proposal
mhich needs Couooii's coealderetiom Bt this time. This is the
propossl for street lights needed in conjunction math the #ells
Avenue project, nod includes tug types or street lights mhich ere
not provided for in the present contrnct.
They are:
21,003 lumen mercury vapor on special metal poles st
$?.90 per moith per unit.
$0,000 leben mercury vapor on special metal pol~s nt
$12.45 per month per nnit.
This hem rote in needed to provide for atreet lights of these
sizes on apeclnl metoi poles uhlch nye not n part of the domntonn
netmork.
Appalachian Power Company his proposed the following:
Install ? - 50,000 luoen units on special street light-
ing metal poles rote $12.45 per unit per
month $8T.15
2 - 21,000 lumen units on special street light-
ing met et poles rate $7.90 per unit per
month 15.80
3 - $0,080 lumen units on atnndard distribution
mood poles rate $9.70 per unit per month 29.10
13.- 21,000 lumen units on stnndard distribution
wood poles rate $4.50 per unit per month 58.50
They also recommend removal of the follomlng:
4 - 6°000 lumen overhead incandescent street lights fram
Wells Avenue. N. E.. from poles 254-3418. 254-3516.
254-3514 and 254-6634 - rate $2.50 per unit per
4 - 6,000 lumen overhead iniandescent street l J~ts from
Rilliamson Rood, H. E.. from poles 254-3803, 254-3513.
254-3830, and 254-6720 - rate $2.5D per unit per month.
I - 2,808 lumen overhead incandescent street light from
4th Street. N. E.. from pole 254-6665 - rate $1.65
per ·nit per month.
This is a total increase cost to the City of $168.90 per
month.
Appalachian proposes, in the above list, to install seven (?)
new 21,000 lumen overhead mercury vapor street lights on Wells
overhead 21,000 lumen lights in back of Hotel Roanoke be deleted,
ut this time, leaving two of the three exls~ng 6.000 lumen lights
in plane and removh9 the one on Pole No. 254-3514. Ne did not
anticipate installation of these neven light, nor were they included
in our FY 68 or FY 69 budgets; homever if Council should feel that
these lights are n requirement that should be done at this time.
delays in installotion of previously authorized lights leaves
enough money in this year°s budget to fund these lights nad we feel
certain that we can absorb the increase of $23.$0 per month in our
Appalachlan*s proposal to the City of Roanoke tabulates the
difference in cost betmeen undergronnd installation and overhead
distribution facilities for serving nine (9) of these mercury ...
vapor units. If the City of Roanoke desires to have underground
facilities serve these nine (9) street 1~ hms, end other ligh~ in
this area have underground service, Appalachian would ask the Ci~
to pay $3,385 as an aid to construction which mould cover the
Company's additional expense in the installation of underground
service facilities.
Appalachian has agreed to relocate certain existing overhead
distribution facilities to underground in this area at no cost to
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the City aa the Company'u,pnrtlulpation In theWeilai'Ave~ue
luprovemeet Project. lf~Appalachlan~eould~ieatnll these neder-
ground street llghtleg facilities et the cant tine the overhead
distribution fnoil~foe-nre being plnced nnaergrouid~ tbs difference
iu cost for extendleg nedergroetd service teethe Blue (9) street
lights ss cpeclnl metnl poles uould be $2,132 rather eon $3,386.
1be Citl*a eoetr~ct mltk Appalachian for street lighting
provides for overhead dJatributloe lines except Iu the aren
designated by the Coupan! sa itu underground distribution
system. This ia ahoun on u uap uhlch fa leeledad ns n part of
~ · contract aid doss Bat include the Malls Avenue urea.
Appulnchiun°s request for Aid to Constrnctlen funds is n
neu approach to funding facilities of this estate. Section 2
(12) of the City Char~er nntba*ls~s the City or Roanoke *to
require uirea and ambles cnrrfing electricity to be placed in
conduits underground nad to preucribe rules md regulations
the construction and uae of such eondnits~ and to do all other
convenient nnd nttnuctive**
It is requested that city Council consider these alternatives
and advise of your desires in this mutter. In uddition~ it ia
recommended that City Council:
I.Modify the existing street lighting contract to provide
neb rates aa specified above.
2. Either authorize the installation of 25 new mercury
vapor lights and remove nine (9) incandescent lights
us recommended by Appalachian at u total cost of $169.90
per uonth or delete the seven (7) neb 21,000 lumen unils
on Rells Avenue from this proposal and leaving two of
the existing three 6,000 lumen incandescent lights with
o resultant saving of $23.50.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
After n dlscusslon of the matter. Mr. Liah moved thatConncll authorize
the installation of twenty-five neb mercury-vapor street lights In connection
the Malls Avenue Project as proposed, including special metal poles at new rates
am providing for underground-fed facilities at on estlmated cost of $2,132.00 and
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure, The mutton was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
STATS HIGHWAYS: The City Attorney submitted the follouing report recom-
mending the acquisition of five parcels of lmd needed for the widening and improve-
ment of Franklin Road~ a.M. (Ua S. Route 220):
"March 14, 1969
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen: ,
Since the last meeting of City Council the appraised values of
five (5) additional parcels of land needed to be acquired for
the above project have been approved by officials of the Virginia
Department of Highways and. now, by the City Manager, tau (2) of
the some, Nos. 046 and 047. havhg been appraised as a single
parcel. The aggregate value of all said parcels as so appraised
is $?,092.00. These valuations' have been establ
petent appraisals made by not less than tau individual teal estate
appraisers and are approved by the Department of Highupys and by
the City Manager au sums proper to be offered to be paid by the
City to the respective property onners for the land and/or ease-
ments required to be obtained in each cane.
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I hereuith sobml~ In ordJuouce mhlch describes end assigns the
respective opproised value to each of sold fire (S) parcels,
Upon odoptloo of the ordinance, the Council mould authorize
old direct the acquisition of the nbovementioced poreels of
loud aad/o~ eoseuent8 nad mould specify the ononnt to be
offered as conoiderntioa in esch cote.
It is respectfully recoeeeaded that the uforeouid ordinance be
adopted by the Coatcll.
Respectfully,
S! J. N. Rincaaoa
City Attorney*
Mr, Perhinaoa moved that Coracil concur is the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the follomiag emergency Ordinance:
(~lSOSg) AR ORDINANCE directing and providing for the acquisition Of
certain parcels of land in fee simple nad of certain easements in land uanted and
seeded by the City for the widening nad improvement of u portion of Frnahlin
S. M., (U. S. Route 220), under Project 0220-128-102, RM-20I; fixing the considera-
tion offered to be paid by the City for each said parcel of land and/or easement
and other terms and provisions of such acquisition; providing for negotiations for
certain options; providing for the City's acquisition of said lauds and easements
by'condemnation, under certain circumstances; authorizing the City ~ttorney to
more for the award of a right of entry on each or any of said properties for the
purpose of commencing its mcrk of improvement; and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. il, page 485.)
Mr. Pertinson moved the adoption of the Ord~aanceo The motion was
seconded by Mr. Mheeler *and adopted by the follomle9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkiuson. Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7o
NAYS: None ..........................O.
SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Attorney submitted a verbal report recommendi
the approval of the conveyance of a certain 9.88 a'cre tract Of land omned by the
city to Macke Properties, Incorporated, upon certain terms and conditions.
Mr. List moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the fpllouing Resolution:
(=18060) A R£SOLUTIO~ approving and consenting to the conveyance of
certain 9.88 acre tract of l~nd owned by the City to Matte Properties, Inc., upon
certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of ~eaolation, see Resolution Boot No. 31, page 489.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Resolution° The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Roswell and adopted by the follonJn9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell. Jones, Ltsk, Pertinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... ?.
NAYS: None .............~ ...... ~ ...... 0.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Aldftor sohmitted written repcrt~ on the ezo,-~ost~n*~
the Jomlson~nd io~terey Elementary Schools ActiVities Funds iud,tho Lee aid
Stooeuall Joch's~i'Jualor High Schools' Activfiles'Fends far'the ~esr ending JiBe 30,
196T. advising that oil the records mere is order and the statements of receipts
tod disbornemeola re~lnct recorded transactions of the period iud the flnoneisl
coodition of the rnnds~
Hr. Lint moved that the reports be received nnd filed. The motion moa
seconded by Mr. Pnrkiooon cod onlnimoosiy adopted.
STREETS AND A~LETS: Council hiving referred to the Cl~y Planning
Connistion for study, repute iud recommendation the request of Club Vleu Corporation
and Roanoke Distributing Company, Incorporated, that the southern ISO feet o~ ·
12-foot alley ruooJng north end south betmeen Patterson Avenue and Rorer Avenue.
S. v., (nam closed) parallel to Tunnty-third Street, and the meotern 200 feet of
o i2-foot alley extending east from the above stated alley parallel to Patterson
Avenue. be vacated, discootJnoed and closed, the City Plnnning Commission submitted
a mritteu report, recommending that the request be grunted:
Hr. Jones moved that n public he,ring on the matter be held ut 2 p.m.,
April IS. 1960. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hosuel! ood unoafmoooiy adopted.
STREETS AND ALL£YS-EASE#ENTS: Conncil having referred to o committee
composed of Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Chairman. James N. Kinconon. J. Robert
'Thomas nad Julian F. Hirst iud the City Planning Commission the request of Heists.
Allett H. Coleman and'Fred P. Uullington to construct a road at their own expense
across city property l~cnted betmeen Edgenood Street, S. M., and the center line of
Hod Lick Creek.to prlvntel~-onned property on the northuest side of Had LJck'Cveek,
request be grnnted:
'March 14, 1968
The gonoroble flentou O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council.
Roanoke. Virginia
At its regular meeting of Hatch 6. 1965 the City Planning Com-
mission considered the above described request. Mr. Robert E.
Glenn. attorney for the petitioners, appeared before the
Commission and stated it was the desire of his clients to
lien oaderneatb the wutern of Mod*Lick Creek. ~e noted that
the petitioners hoped to deeelop apartments mhich Mill be
reached by the ucceas provided by the petitioners. It uss
stated that all wort mould be at the petitioners' expense and
subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
~.Plaoo~ng giregtor r~ported that both the City Engl .... 'o*
the subject request and 9euernlly agreed that the property
involved coo be reasonably disposed of by.the city mithoot
adverse effect and cnn be handled from on engineering eiexpoiat.
Upon considering this request, the Planning Commission con-
curred with the facts presented.
It ~as generally agreed that
the sub, oct request should be approved.
A motion was made GOd carried math one abstention by Mr. A. B.
Coleman recommending to City Conncll that this request be
9rnnted since the subject city property does not oppenr to
have any farther utility to the city.
S! Dexter ~. Smith
David Ofck
Chairman-
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Mr, Pollard Bored thst the mstter be c·rrled over until the eext regcl·r
Beating of Conceal pending receipt of the report of the couuittee. The motion
mss seconded bl Br, iheeler etd e·calmoecly adopted,
REPORTS OFCO##ITTEES:
WATER DEPARTMENT-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council h·vl·g referred to ·
coumittee composed of Bus·r·. Vincent S. Bheeler, Ck·lrm·a,'Byron E. Boner and
Tbom·s ~, Duoe the bid· on miscellaneous, small are· fuproved hard-surface street
· nd 8idemalk restoration occasioned by the normsl dally operations of the Water
Department for · period of tmelee months comueneing au later than Bay l, 1968,
rot tobulntlono report and recommendation, the committee submitted the folloming
report:
'Msrch 13, 1969
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids mere opened and rend at the meeting of City Council ua
March Il, 1968'for mfscelleueoaa, ·Bull oreo, lmproeed hard
surface street and sidewalk restoration occasioned by the normal
daily operatioe· of the Water Department. The said work shell
be for a period of tmelve months commencing no later than May 1,
1969. The exact date of commencement mill be fixed by the City
and set out in the contract.
As can be seen from tho attached tabulation, four (4) bid· aero
received for this murk. Based on the estimated quantities, the
lan bid mas submitted by Draper Construction Company at a total
sum of $52.667,20.
It is hereby recommended that the contract for this ~ork be
awarded to Draper Const~action Compnnl.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMXTTEE:
S! Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman
S/ Byron E, Bauer
Byron E. Honer
~/ Thomas W. Dorm
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the follomtng emergency Ordin·ace:
(=IBO&i) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of N. L. Draper t/a Draper
Construction Company for performing certain miscellaneous, small area lmprored
hard surface street and sidewalk restoration; authorizing the proper City officials
to execute the requisite contract; rejecting all other bids; and providing for an
(For full ~xt of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 489.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption 9f the Ordinance, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the fol~oming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bo·well, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollsrd, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..... ~ ............................ ?.
NAYS: None .......................... O,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BUDGET~SCBUOLSc Council having referred to the Budget Commiaaloa for
consideration It its preparation of the proposed budget for the-fiscal year
1968-6q u commoulcution from the Roouote Cll! School Board estimating the coat of
couductieg a kludergurteu program based au e half day for the next school year aa
$303,200,000 mud assuming state aid alii amount to $72o210,0B estimating the net
coat to the eft! of Roseate us $230,990,00, the Roanoke City School Beurd. aubmltle~
the follomlng revised report of the salary coats Iud state assistance au the
program:
Tn the Honorable Mayor
ced Members of City Council
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentleuen:
In our communication of Hutch 1, 1968 concerning the proposed
Kindergarten Program for 1969-69, me computed the teachers*
salaries baaed upon the current salary schedule and reperted
to you State revenue us it appeared et the time. The follow-
ing Is u revision of the salary COSTS and Sta~e assistance
on the Program:
2100 - Personal ~ervices $249,950,00
12000/64 - Equipment 50.400.00
2200 - Supplies 21.200.00
Total $320,557,00
Au a result of adding-the proposed Kindergarten Program to
the present Roanoke City School program, recent developments
indicate that me mill receive $167,725.00 in State assistance
rather than the oviginall! predicted $72,210.00.
Very truly yours,
S/ Au F, Fisher,
A. F. Fisher .
OJrector of Business o~d Finance
end Clerk of the Board"
Hr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. LIsk and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODOCTIO~ ANO CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZO~ZNG: prd~nance No. 18043* reaoni~g pro~evt! located on the north aide
of Wise Avenue, S. E.,. between Seventeenth Street and Tu~ntietb atree[, (ann
vacated, discontinued and closed), described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 35, McDonald
Addition, Official Tax Nos, 4210301, 4210302 and 4210303, from RB,~Duplex Resldentle
District, to La, Lloht Manufacturing District, having previously been before Cocnctl
for its first reading, Feud and laid over, wes again before the body.
In this connection, Mvo Barr~ N, LJchteb$tein, Attornel. repfesentiug Mr.
J. K. Cundiff submitted the following comuuntcatton for his client advising that
he plans to replace the larger butldlng on the property and'that he has ua Infantine
of operating an establishment for the consumption o~ beer. wlne or whistey:
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#March 18. 1965
Mayor Benton O. Dillard and
Members of City Council of the
City of Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
0e March 11, 1968. by n vole of six to one, end the uae vole
uss subject to chsage, folloulag a letler from ne es to the
proposed use of the shove described property, City Council
rezosed the above described real property, passed on first read-
ing, by request to have It rezoned to 'llghl nnnufncturiag.
Please be advised lhnl the following is the proposed use by ue
of said property~
(1} I propose to tear doan the larger of the tug buildings
nnd replace the sane uJth · new slruclure to house ·
grocery slore and · shop uhich ny daughter, Mrs.
Elennor Halcher of 2550 Mound Top Road has requesled
thsl I build for ese as · beauty salon, i mould like
to operale the grocery slore myself, but in the evenl
thal ! au unable to do so, uonld lease it out for use
as such. Refute nny building, I underslnnd lhnt I
Bill have to get the approval of the Building Cou- ·
missioner, Mr; Leftuich,
(2) Because Council uishes assurances from me that I will
not operate on establishment similar to *Papa Joets'
end I in sill to give such assurances, I hereby
declare that et no time in the future do I ever
intend to operate an establishment for the consumption
of beer. sine or whisky, similar to *Papa Joe*s* on
this property.
Very truly yours.
S/ J. E. CundJff
J. E. Cundiff"
Hr. Mheeler moved that the letter be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pe~ktnson and n~nninously adopted.
In this connection. Mrs.'F. G. Longnecker appeared before the body and
complained that a house of ill fame is being operated In the 1400 block of Wise
Avenue, S.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the alleged situation be referred to the City
Manager for investigation and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unnninousl~ adopted.
Mr. Wheeler th~n offered the follouing Ordinance for its second reading
end final adoption:
'(~18043) AN ~RDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1. Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Moanok~, 1956, is amended, and Sheet No. 421, Sectional
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(Foe full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 31. page 478°)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption ~f the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perhinson and adopted by the folln~lng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard-~ ................................. 7.
NAYS: None--~ ........................O.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18044, rezonJng property located on the west side
of Peters Creek Road. N. ~., described as part of Lot 4 and all of Lots 5. 6, 7,
G and 9, M. S. Clark Map, Official Tax Nos. 2770203, 2770202 and 2770201, from
C-I, OffiCe sad Institutional District, to C-A, Geeernl ¢oeeercisi District, bering
prerJossl~ boob before Council for its first reading, reed.eld lead over, uss scale
before the body,
lc this connection. Rt. John H, Keneett, Jr** Attorney, representing Mr.
Giles B, Porter, Jr** submitted the foilomJeg oomsanicntios advialsg that hie
only and that the sale of ~lne, beer or other alcoholic beverages ire not to be
consueed on or off the premises:
~#nrch lB, 1969
The Honorable #nyor end Rashers of the City
Councl~ of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentleeen:
As previoualy represented to yon b! letter dnted DeceMber
21. 1967 in on spplicetioo for rezoninG, Mr. Giles a. Parker.
Jr. bna purchased certain property on Peters Creek Road by
contract dated December 4, 1967. The contract of purchase is
subject to renaming the property for it to be included in a
C-2, Deaernl Comeercfel District.
The only purpose Mr. Porker has in acquiring the property
is to one the sase for location of n seafood store and
restaurant. At the public hearing on March 11, 1968, Mr.
Parker*orally represented to the Council the type of building
he would construct, If he is permitted to construct the
building. Mr. Parker intends to use it for a seafood store
smd restaurant only and not use the property for the sale of
wine. beer or other alcoholic beverages to be consumed on or
off the premises. If Rr. Parker is not permitted to construct
the proposed building, he will not acquire the land.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ John H. Kennett. Jr.
JoAn D. Kennett. Jr.'
Mr. Perkinson moved that the communication be received end filed. The
motion nas seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Wheeler offered the follouin9 Ordinance for its second reading end
final adoption:
(~16044) AN ORDINANCE to 'amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, as amended, and Sheet NO. 277, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City Of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For foil text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 31, page
Mr. Wheeler hated the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and udopt~d by the folloeloG vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, J~nes. Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler end
Mayor Dillard .......... ~ ................. 7.
NAYS: None .....i .............. O.
ROANOKE TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION-LEASES: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the refund of $200.00 paid to the
City of Roanoke by Max A. cud W. K~nt Murray, trading as Murray Orchards for the
leasing of approximately sixty-two'acres of land at Coyeer SprinGs in Botetourt
County, Virginia, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the follouinG
Resolution:
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(w19062) A RESOLUTION nuthorlxiog the refund of $200.00 heretofore paid
to the City ~or the lease or certain real property located lB Botetonrt Causal.
Vlroinln.
(For full te~t ~f ResOlution, see Resolution Boot No. 31, pnge 490.)
Hr. Mheeler moved t~e ndoption of the Resolution. Th~ motion sos seconded
by Hr. Jones nad adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessra. Boswell, Jones, Link. Pertinoon. Pollard, Mheeler and
Hnyor Dillard ...... ~ ..... ~-~ ....... ~ .... ~ ...... ?.'
NAYS: None ............ ~---~ ........ O.
PURCHASE OF PBOPERYY-SIDE#ALK,'UURB AND GUTTE~: . Council hnring directed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure nnthorizing and providing for the
acquisition of n strip of land, five'feet in width, extending npproxiwntely 150
feet in n southwesterly direction slang Spring Hollow Raid, from R. Lo and Lonisn H.
Hreeden, for the ohm of ~1.00, cash, in exchnnge for curb and gutter, he presented
ante; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the folio'win9 ~me~geucy Ordinance:
(x16063) AN ORBIHANCE authorizing end providing rot the ncquisition of n
strip of lnnd. five feet in width, extending approximately 150. feet in u south-
westerly direction along Spring Hollow Road from the intersection of the west line
of lillinuson Road end the north line of Spring Holloa Road. upon ce~tnin terms end
conditions, for street purposes; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of OrdinanCe, see Ordi'uance Book No. 31.*page 4~1.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Th~ motion wa~ seconded by
Hr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, PerkJnson, Pollard, Nheeler nnd
Mnyor Dillard .................................. T.
NAYS: None .......................... 0.'
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PLANNING: Council buying deln~ed las appointment to the Roanoke Yalley
Regional Plannlng Commission nntil it could be determined whether OF not the
selection should come from the ~ity Planning Commission, the City Plnnning Commissiot
submitted the following report.recommending that the vncnncy be filled by a meuber
of the City Planning Commission and that Council recommend that the Executive
Committee of the Roanoke Valley Regionnl Planning Commission be expanded
to include a meuber of each of the local plnnning commissions:
"Hatch 14, 1968
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of Clty Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of F~braary 21, 1968 the C~ty Planning
Cowwlssion considered the above described subject, based upon
lnformntion regarding the intention of Dr. John Mheeler to
resign ns n member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning
Commission. Several comuissloners noted that the City Planning
Commission hms not been represented on the Regional Planning
Commission for some time due to an oversight regarding appoint-
ment of a City Planning Commission uewber, as called for in
the bylaws of the Begionnl Commission.
Upon eoeeSderntiou of tke foregoing sdbJeet'~'tk~' Piianilg
Comuissiou agreed npol the desirability or repreoentntion
om the Regional FluBBing CoumJsslon, *EnanJug dleemsslon by
the commissioners revealed a feeling that the City Pinnnieg
Coumlnelon, il order to evaluate bad§cOmfy considerations
sad regional planning Bark program, uonld have to be
represented la the month-to-month deciniots or the gngionnl
P/ringing Commission made by that eonmiooion*s Executive
Committee. .
A motion mae mode end ~eneimonnly adopted to foruerd the
follouing reoolntiou to City Council:
De it hereby resolved by the Roanoke City Planning
Commission that the ·forthcoming resignation of
Dr. John Mheeler es a city representttlve of the
Roaeohe Valley Regional Planning Commission be
filled by a member of the Roanoke City Planning
Commission. *The by-lnuo of the Roanoke Volley
Regional Planning ComuJsoion specifies that the
city have one local planning commission member
represented om the Moeenhe Ynlle7 Regional Plea-
ming Commission, Further,' the Roanoke City
Plnnnitg Coumlsoion feels it desirable ned here-
.Bath recommends that City Council recommend that
the Executive Committee of the Roanoke Valley
Regional Planning Couuiasion be expended to in-
elude · member of each of the local planning
comuissions.
Sincerely'years,
$/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick
Chairman'
Mr, Jones moved that the coumnnication be received 'and filed. The motion
moa seconded by Mr. List and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Wheeler then placed in nomination the name of Henry B. Bo~nton.
There being no further nominations, Henry B. Doynton was elected as a
member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Couulssion to fill the unexpired
term of Dr. John P. Wheeler. Jr** resigned, ending December 31, 1970.
FOR MR. BOYN~ON: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones. Link, Perkinson. Pollard.
Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ........................... ?.
HOUSING-SLUg CLEARANCE: Mrs. Alvin Croson. 502 Patton Avenge, N.
havin9 read n statement at the regular meeting of Council on Monday, March 11,
1969, asking that Council protect the citizens ta the Ximbe]l area by closely
monitoring the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Rousing Authority to see that the
Urban Reneual Code is correctly folloued and to see that the Authority recognizes it
obligation impartially to protect the interest of the citizens, to pay f&ir prices
umbers amd to minimize hardship to ameers end tenants. Mr. Jones again brought
the matter to the attention of the body.
After a discussion of the question, Mr. Jones moved that the matter be
referred to the City Manager for investigation and report to Council. The motion
seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Boswell end nnnnimoceiy adopted,
the meeting mas adJonrned.
APPROVED
ATZEST:
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, March 25, 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke wet fa regular meeting ia the Council
Chamber ia the Municipal Oaildiag, Monday, March 25, 1966, et 2 p,m,, the regular
meeting hour, mith Meyor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen John M. Dosuell, James E. Jones, David K. Link,
Frank N, Perkinson, Jr** Do~ Ho PolIe~, ir,, Vincent S, Hheeler and Mayor Denton
Dillard ........................................ ?.
ABSENT: None ........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr, Julian F. DUrst, City Manager, Hr. Byron E. Dener,
Assistant City Manager, Hr. James N.' Kincenon, City Attorney, end Mr, J. Robert.
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened uith a prayer by the Reverend P.
Edmard Leonard, Jr., Associate Pastor, Raleigh Court Methodist Church..
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held.?n ~onday,
December 4, 1967, having been furnished each member of Coanci~ on motion of Mr.
Jones, seconded by ME Link end unanimously adopted, the reading thereof nas disp
mfth and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: '
ZONING: Council having continued until 2 p.m** Monda~, March 25, 1966, a
public hearing on ~e proposal of the City Planning Commission that Set*ion 36,
*Nonconforming Lots of Record," of the Zoning Ordinance, be amended to permit
duplexes to be erected In any district in uhlch duplex dwellings are permitted on
any single, endeveloped lot of record that cannot be logically combined with aug*he!
lot or lots to mqke u conforming lot, the matter was again before the body.
In this,connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report supporting itl proposal:
"February 8, 1968
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
end Members of City Council
Boenohe, Virginia
Centlemen:
At its regular meetings of January 24 and February 70 1968 the
City Planning Commission considered the above described request.
Mr. Barry L. Ward, the petitioner, appeared before the 'Planning
Commission end essentially presented his request in two phases,
First, a description wes presented of the properties identified
by Tax Nos. 2200205. 2200206, 2200239 end 2200240 which mom con-
tained 4 duplexes, one duplex per lot. It-mss reported that
three of the aforementioned duplexes are located directly across
Hhitney Avenue from · C-2 General Commercial District, including
the Whitney House Apartment development. Mr. Ward stated that
his plans included the development Immediately between~two
existing duplexes of two additional apartment units and a long
range plan for developing a second let of apartment units between
two of the existing duplexes. Be noted that the proposed apart-
ment units would be set bach e few feet from the existing building
line in order to improve the aesthetic quality of the development
and would have sufficient parking end lot area to meet the RG-1
General Residential District requirements.
Nv. Wlrd geoorlll! grouped tho rellllilg-three reqlOltle
ides*Iliad bi official Tax No~ 1240407t Offlclol. Tem'Hoo.
1231502 aid 123J$03, sod 0rfioiol Tax Ho. 4041011, since
each propertl lo Joelotedl~ltbJx os RD Duplex Rooideetlol
· lotrfct which doss eot permit duplexes to be developed se
slagle, exlltingo uodeveloped lots eot heeler the mieluum
lot area old width required In the RD Duplex Residential
District zoIllg Cstegory.
Upon considering these requests, the Plsnoieg Commission
egre~d'thst *hi ,por~ment proposal l, the Whituel iveoee
sres oeeeed reasonable for RG-I Geeerel Residential
development dee to its sdJolefog , C-2 Geoerol Commercial
District end to its present residential deeoitl. With.
respect t~ the tEree remeining requests, the Planning
Commission sgreed thst insisted RG-I General Res~eetisl
zoning uithim RD ~oplex Reo~eet~el Ireol does eot get to
the crux of the reason for the rexoofeg requests. It meo
noted that the present ~lt~ zoning ordinsoce ollons · single,
undeveloped lot, nhich censor be coubined to rot, s stsndsrd
lot, to be utilized for 'single fomll~ residences hut do not
permit a duplex to be develope~ on such e. lot in on sres zoned
ss on RD Duplex Resident'Jsl District. The Plsnning Commission
agreed thst a change should be made i~ Section~ 36 .*~oncouferm-
ins ~ots or Record' in orde¥ to peruit duplex deellJngs to be
developed oe single, undeveloped lots of record in e. district
The Planning Comuitsion agreed that las ua*ions were required
to toke csre of the request presented bl Hr. Rsrd. A motion
mss'mode smd unaninousll carried recouuendieg to Cit~ Council
that propertl located on the southeast side of ~hitse! Avenue,
~. ~., identified bl Official Tax ~os. 2200203, 2200206. 2200239
end 2200240, be re~oned from RD Duplex Residential District to.
RG-I Generel Residentiel District. A motion mas made and unani-
moosly curried recomneecl~g lo City Council that ~ change be made
to Section 36 *Nonconforming Lots of Record' in order to permit
duplexes to be erected on ertl single, undeveloped lot of record
that cannot be loglcalll combined moth eno~'~r lot Or lots to
wake s conforming lot. A recomueedatlon to implement the latter
motion is attached to a~d made a part of this letter and recom-
mendation.
S~c. 36. ~oncoeforuing Lots of Record.
In snldlctrict~ln ubich single-fsmll~ dwellings ore permitted,
· slngle-fsnlll d~elling and customor~ accessory bulldino mal
be ~recte~ on any single undeveloped lot Of record at the tine
of passa6e or auendment of this ordinance, provided that such
lot cannot be combined moth another adjoining undeveloped lot
or lots under the same ownership in order to establish a lot
or lots conforming to the requirements of this ordinance.
In and'district fa ~hi~h dupl'ez dwellings are permittedt a duplex
and customary accessor! building ma! be erected on an! single
undeveloped lot or record at the time of passage OF nuendment
of this ordinance, provided that such lot cannot he combiied mith
another adjoining undeveloped lot ~ lots under the same omne~-
shi~ln order to establish a lot Or l'ots conforming to the
These provisions shall uppl! even thouoh such lot foils.to meet
the requirements ~or ~ree or mid*h, or hath. genereily e~plioeble
within the district, provided that lord dimensions and other
requirements except those OptiOns to area or midth of the lot.
or both. shall be complied with as for other residences in the
sene district, unless the Uoard of ~onlng Appeals shall issue u
If tho or more undeveloped lots or combinations of lots and por-
tions of lots with continuous frontage under, s~ngle ownership ore
of record at the time m~ p~asage ~* zmendneet of this ordlnaace.
and if all or part of the lots do not meet the uinfmum require-
meats for lot width end area herein established, the lots involved
shall be considered an undivided parcel for the purposes of this
ordinance, and no pbrtJoh of such lots or parcel shell be used or
sold in a manner to diuinish compliance with the requirements of
this ordinance as to lot width and area, nor shall an! resubdivl-
sion of the parcel be made mhich leaves remaining, in single
ownership, tmo or more lots or combinations of lots with continuous
frontage any one of mbJcb bas leas than the width or zrea required
of lots in such subdivtslue~ unless a molver of such requirements be
made b7 the Subdivisio· Agent. upa· application etd for goad cause
shone pursua·t to the City*s le·d subdivision regulations.
Sincerely'yours.
S/ Dexter M.'Smith
Darld Dick.
Mr. Dexter M. Smith. Plnneing Director. explained that the swe·dee·t
would permit duplexes to be erecte~ ia our district ia which duplex deelliugs are
permitted provided that such lot ca·not be combined with ·mother adjoining undevelo-
ped lot or lots under the same Ownership in order to establish · lot Or lots conform.
lng to the requirements of the Ordinance.
No one uppeariug in opposition to the request for aeeadment of Sectio· 36.
*Mouconrorming Lots of Record.* or the Zoning Ordhance. Hr. Jones moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Plaunhg Couuission and thai the follouieg
Ordinance bo pluced upon its first reading:
(=18064) AN ORDINANCE resue·din9 nad reordaining Section 36. Article VI.
Chapter 4.1, o[ Title XF. relating to Zoning, o[ the Code o[ the City o[ Roanohe,
1956, aa amended, which S~ction provides certain regulations applicable to uonconfor
leg lots of record, and sets out prescribes the uses permitted to be made of such
lots; end providing for On eeergenc~.
NffER£AS. the City Pla··i·g Commission has heretofore, au its own uot~n.
proposed the further amendment of Section 36. Article VI. Chapter 4.1. of Title X¥
of the Code of the City of Roanoke. hereinafter provided, relating to certain zouiug
regulations, and transmitted said proposal tn the Cltl Council; and
NHEREAS. pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 70 and Sec. TI. Chapter 4.1.
Of Title l¥ of the Code o! the City of Roanoke. 19S6. as amended, end after due
publication of written notice In o newspaper having general clrculatio· in the City
more than fifteen days prior to the holdino of a pubic hearing on the question, a
public hearing was held before the Cou·ctl on the lath da~ of Hatch. 196S. in
accordance with said notice, on the aforesaid proposal, at which public hearing all
persons la interest and cltize·s were afforded an opportunit! to be heard on the
question; and
NHEREAS. upon the Council's due consideratio· of t~e whole waiter, said
Council is of opinion that Sectio~ 3&. Nonconforming Lots of ~ecord. Article
Chapter 4.1. of Title X¥. relatln~ to Zoning. of the Code of the Cio! of Roanohe.
19S&. os amended, which uectfon pro,ides certain regulatio·s applying to nonconformfn
lots of record and sets out and prescribes the uses permitted' to be made' o~ such lots
should ho reamended as proposed and as Mt out in the notice of said public hearl·g
ns hereinafter provided; and
NSEREAS, for tho usual dali! operation of the ~unicipal government au
~mergeecyis declared to exist in order that this ordinance take effect upon
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THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by ~e Conn~ll of the City cf Sonnoke that
Section 36, Noanoaformlng Lots of Retard, Article VI, ChapS.er 4ol, of Title IV,
relating to Zoning, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, ns amended, providing
permitted to be made of such lots, be, and said section is b~eby resmended and
reordaland, to read and provide nsfolloms:
Sec. 36. Nonconforming Lots of Hecord,
In aa! district in which single-faulty dmelliugs are permit-
ted, n single-foully duelling and customary accemory~'buildiug may
be ereoted on any single ucdeveloped lot of record nt the time of
cannot be combined with annther adjoining undeveloped lot or lots
under the same ounershlp in order to establi'sh a lot or lots con-
forming to the requirements of this ordinance.
In aa! district in which duplex dmelliags are permitted,
duplex and customary accessory building ma! be erected nc any
single undeveloped lot of record at the time. of passage or amend-
ment of this ordinance, provided that such lot cannot be combined
math another adjoining undeveloped lot or lots under the same
ownership in order to establish a lot or lots conforming to the
requirements of this ordinance.
These provisions shall apply even though such lot fails to
meet the requirements for 4rea or ul~th, or both, generally
applicable within the district, provided that yard dimensions
and other requirements except those applying to area or mldth of
the lot, or both, shall be complied with ns for other residences
in the same district, unless the Hoard of Zoning Appeals shall
issue a variance.
If t,o or more undeveloped lots or combinations of lots
and portions of ~ots uJth continuous frontage under single
omnershlp ave of record at the time of passage or amendment
of this ordinance, and If oil or part of the lots do not meet the
minimum requirements for lot midth and urea I~reJo established, the
lots involved shall be considered an undivided parcel~r the purposes
of this ordinance, and no portion of such lots or parcel shall be
used or sold in a manner to diminish compliance math the require-
ments of this ordinance ns to lot width and urea, nov shall any
resubdlvlsion of the parcel be node which leaves remaining, In
single ounershlp, two or more lots or combinations of lots with
continuous fro~ge uny one of which has less than the midth or
area required of lots in such subdivision, unless u waiver of
such requirements be made by the Subdivision Agent, upon applica-
tion and for good cause shana pursuant to the City*s land subdivi-
sion regulations.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, un emergency existing, this ordinance shall
be in force andeffect upon its passage.
Yhe motion mos seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the follouJng vcte:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Naval
Dillard~ ........................................
NAYS: None ............................ O,
STREET LIGHTS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having tahen under advisement
until 2 p,m., March 25, 1968, the request of residents in the soetheast section of
the body.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted the folloming report includ-
ing a list of streets recommended for inclusion in. the lgHD paving program,
requesting that bids be advertised on the work end advising that sloce all of the
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'Roanoke, Virginia
Hcrch 25, 1968
Honorcblm lslor led City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentleuee:
There is attached 8 list of streets, uith un nc~compseyieg
mapo abica I recomueed to be Included in the 1969 paving progrcm.
This is the progrnm for application of plant mix or nc ls. geneo
rally referred to -- the blicktop progreu.
Thio list In bused on n total cmouet of $225,000, using anti-
anted unit prices. In the #sleriols Account for this year it
estimated tht~ p'rogrsu mould npproxiunte $250,000, The differen-
tial is repres~ted by some sddltionnl surfacing mira by street
City forces that is' being done by the City ns necessary ns n
result at minter conditions.
It Is requested to be authorized that the C'~ y edvertl~e for
bids on thin norA. Tl~re ere sore general end also specific
couuentn to be mode to thio list end the prisma,
Occasionally there are some conditions that develop which
mn~ nike it desirnble during the course of the program to bold up
paving of · particular s~reet uherefm there may be involved major
chnnges in the street or the inatnlletloo of utilities and the
such. Additionally, the bid prices may hive some effect upon the
scope of this program end with these tug matters In mled, it mould
be recommended that the City Manager be peruitted with the rlght
add to and delete from this list dependent upon bid prices received
for the work or to adjust the schedule if any peculiar condtions
arise.
We ere most nnxJous to proceed wlth this project la order to
get benefit of bidding at this point In the year and it would be
hopeful that the Council might concur on March 25, 1968, uith our
proceeding Uith Idvertlsieg for bids. If there ore any chnngea to
be made from this list, these changes should be made Jest as early
as practical since an approved list Rust be turned over to the mitt-
oos ntllity companies fa order that they cae proceed it once.to
raise manhole covers, utility boxes, et cetera.
Attention is called to Winding Mil R0ad~ Forest Road nnd Park
Lane In the eeu Jefferson Hills annexed area. These streets are
shown In green on the nap. The City has an obligation nnder the
nnnezation decree to surface these streets uithin one lear ~om tho
date of annexation. The~e streets will be torn up during construo-
tion of sewer and mater this spring and summer and will not be
ready immediately for this aork. It is proposed to reshape and
rebuild these streets and put · good double surface treitment on
them late this summer or fell end this mill allow for settlement
before blacktopping them 1n.!969..
Due to the extent of this uork, it la not anticipated that it
will be ponelble to complete al! of tAe nora by tam end of the
current budget ~enr, June 30, 196B. The concurrence of the ConncIl
ia asked in thane funds being encumbered over ln~ the next fiscal
year so that the surfacing cnn c,ontinee.tbrough the summer months
for · completed program.
There are other streets within the City on shlch this type of
surfacing would be highly desirable and perhaps is needed. However,
tam program es outlined fs the extent to which ne can go mlthJn the
funds available. The effort bas been made to select those streets
must in need of this treatment and wherein the existing base or pave-
ment cannot reasonably survive through another year.
Me have attempted to prepare a program tbit is balanced on the
basis of street need, rather than'attention to surfacing on any
type of geographical distribution. Me are well aware taut · group
in the southeast sect~ of Roanoke has asked for · heavy amount of
paving In their section of the City. un~ bas submitted n list of
streets ~hit they have inspected and recommend mark on. It~ana
previously' a~vited to Conncil some of this with cnn be handled by
our gun forces, some ia in the form of general maintenance. He do
not feel that nil of the streets they have proposed would Justify
the full blacktop program as it is understood they have requested
fa sony Instances. lo relation to total atreet maintenance program
throughout the City and the condition Of nil streets, we do not
feel uerited in making an assignment of o large portion of the over-
all 1968 program to the southeast area solely on the basis of ·
geographical request. AS previously stated, it ia felt that the
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geographical dfstrfbetJoe of bleoktop Bud street alrfaCllg over
the years ia the City bus been equally fair to ell sections,
The requests of the southeast coemittee have been termed over to
tho Public ~orks Departleut, and, as stated, lick of this cue be
dme by routine department maluteuunce end alii be bandied aa meed
Again, may I respectfully suggest thee the Council give Its
authorization to the adrertiseeent for bids sad any cheugem that the
City Council might suggest In this list can be made by adjustment to
tbs program before the program is headed to the auccesarul bidder.
Re'spectfully uubmitted,
$! Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
~n several 7ears of voting, the citizens of Roanoke voted
24-7
dollars in bond issue money. This prolotioi nos pnt'throngh
ulth the propose1 thom there could be no tax increase. There
· uere msny,cltiaeos them qoestJoled this stnteleet, but, never-
theless, the bond issue ubs passed. It is non found that Jn 1960
ue mill need 12,8 million ko build this project.
Et ss n taxpayer in this good city, realize that prouollon of
this City is needed, sad ue do need such n project us this to
increase the dollar volnme uitkfn n large nnd bnildlng City such
ns ue have, but I question the proposed uny to acquire the needed
revenue to build thJs'nudltoriuu nnd coliseum. You, the governors
of the City, asked un to sa! *yes' to ? million ia bonds nnd ue so
approved--nam it'is knoun that this Is not nnrficient. It is not
the citizens' fsnlt that the City did not hive enough kuomledge
uithin itu ann body to look into the years ahead to estimate the
increase of mnges nnd inflation nnd to take core or the increase
of cost; but yet, yon, the City fathers, aunt us to pay for your
lack of forethought. I do noree that tr Roanohe ia to go rorunrd,
ue must have grouth such ss the nudJtoriuu nnd colisenu.
I mould like to propose to yon ut this tine that instead of
increasing taxes oncitlzens of Ronnoke and especially raising utility
taxes frou 15.to 20 percent, that the City enact n genernl sties
tax, in such proportion that uould prodice enough capital to build
the non proposed auditorium iud colisenu.
I speak of soles tax in ~eral because nil of Roanoke - ¥irglnin
and the rest of the country uill be using this facility, so why, in
nil lngicnl reasoning, shouldn't me let nil people coming into the
City, buying ia the City help us pay for our project.
Ham I do realize that ue nra in n predicaueot, but I have the
opinion that ir the City council uere to enact n general sales tax
to include nil people, problems of lack or money can be solved.
Also, ~ co-ordination mith this program that 1 have been speak-
ing about, mo hove just passed n 52 million dollar bond issue. It
has been public knonledge that some of the bids for projects on the
bond issue h~ve been over what ubs proposed in the bond issue.
Before these programs become far outdated, 1 suggest that these pro-
grams be put out to bid and accepted. Gentlemen; Roanoke needs the
auditorium, coliseum and also the improvement stated in the 52 million
bond issue, NOT TORORROM, BUT TODAy.'
Mayer Dillard read coumunicntions from Mrs. A. G.. RUgby, Mrs. Ervin L,
Stone, Miss Marie Cook and Mr. R. R. St. George objecting to an increase in taxes
to provide the additional funds needed for the construction of the proposed nata-
torium-coliseum,
A communication from the Cosmopolitan Club of Roanoke nnd a Resolution
from the Enights Of Columbus urging COuncil to toke the steps necessary to expedite
the construction of the Civic Center were before,the body.
A communication from the Southwestern ~frginJa Building and Construction
Trades Council objecting to a North Carolina Contr~torbetng amarded the bid for
construction of the Civic Center, mos before Council.
Speaking in favor of taking mhutever steps may be necessary to ~xpedite
the construction of the Civic Center uere Dr. Charles M. Cornell, Mr. Jack C.
Smith, Executive Vice-President of. the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, Mr.
Robert M. Moody, Chairman, Civic Center ProJect Committee, Mr. Million R. Hill,'
Executive Directornnd Mr. Robert S. Goldsmith, Jr., President Of Domntomn Roanoke,
Incorpornted, Messvs. Thelbert Ea. Capps, President'and Edmard C. Naaman, Executive
Vice President, Roanoke Merchants Association, and Mr. Qoentin Bondurent and Mrs.
Melville S. Cirlco.
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Sw~hieg lu opposition to aa lucresle in taxes to provide toads needed rot
the COlStrlctJOl O~ a CiViC Center mere Neil:i. Wyatt W. #etas, Sydior W, Brizeodioe
Jr** R. H. iagner~ John !o SiJers, W.'I, E~wnrd, Jr** Ralph Boole~, John N,
Arthur and irs. W, G. Nelson, Jr,
Mr. Fred W. Walker, Director of Soles, Hotel Ronnohe nnd Motor Inn,
appeared before the body expressing the oploioo that the room tax au transients
would be n sociological factor to be dealt with in obtaining conventions and
orgonfxatfoos to the city,
Everyone~esent having been give~ oo'op~ortunity to be head Ir. Liok
offered the foll0ning emergency Ordinance r~ln~iug t~ the ~lne ~f payment of tan-
gible personal property taxes:
(~18065) A~ ORDINA~C~ to amend nod reordain Sec. 5, When personal
property and capitation tnxe~ p~ynble, Sec. 6. Pannikins ~or faliur~ to pay current
taxes, and Sec. 10. Taxation Of public service curporntlons, of Chapter 1,
Current Taxes. Title Yl. Taxation, of the ~ode 0~the Clt~ of I~nnoke, 1956, rela-
ting to~e time of ~nfment of tangible personal property tax~s. Penalties for
failure to p~ current real estate and tnugible personal proper~taxes and to the
p~ment by public service corporations of current real estate and tangible personal
propertl taxes, respectively~ and providing for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.31, page 494.
Mr, Llsk moved the adoptlo.n of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs.~ Jo~el, LfSL, ~erkinuon, Pollard, Mheeler and Waist
Dillard ................................... ~---~-6. ·
NITS: Wt. Eosuell ......... ' ........... 1.
Wt. Jones offered the fo~lomin9 euergenc! Ordinance amending the rate of
tax to be paid by purchases of certain utility services:
(~18066) AN 0RDINA~CE to amend end reordaJn Sec. 2. Amount of tax; to
be paid b! purchaser, of ~haptcr 3. Utility Service Tax, Title VI. Taxatinn. of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, ~56, Jwposlng and fixing the rate of tax to be paid by
purchasers of certain utility services furnished in the City on and after July 1.
1968; providing for the effective date of this ordinance; and providing for an
(Fo~ full text o~ Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 496.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The wotbu was seconded by
Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote: .
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lash, Perkinsom, Polla~,#heeler and Molar
Dillard .......................... = ......... --~--6.. ·
NAYS; Mr. Boswell .............. ~ ..... l.
Mr. Wheeler offered the following emergeocy Ordinance amending'the licens~
taxes on certain persons businesses, professions trades occupations n~d subjects
ant forth in the License Tax Code:
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(XlhO~?) AN ORDINANCE to emend sad reordsiu Sec, 3, Levy; purpose, of
Chapter 8, License Tax Code, Title VI, Taxation, or the Code of the City of Resnoket
1956, relating to annual license taxes au the persons, businesses, professions, tru~
ocoeputlous and subjects set forth h said chapter; providing for the effective date
of this ordinance; and providing rot au emergency,
(For (nil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 31, page
Mr, Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion uus seconded
by Wt, Jones and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Wessru, Jones, Lish, Pa~lnson. Pollard, Wheeler uud Wa!or
Olllard ............................................
NAYS: Wr, Boswell ....................... 1,
Mr. Pollard offered the following emergency Ordinance levying u tax on
transients obtaining lodging In hotels, Inns and places where u charge ts made for
such lodging:
(~18068) AN ORDINANCE levying u tax on transients, obtaining lodging
hotels, inns, uud other places.where a charge is made for such lodging; fixing the
period Of time during which the tax herein imposed shall be effective; defining
transients, hotel, etc.; fixing the amount of sold tax; providing for the collection
thereof; prescribing penalties for its violation; providing for the codification of
this ordinance us Chapter 11, in Title ¥I. Taxation, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordlnnnce, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 498.l
Mr. Pollard saved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following, vote:
AYES: Weusrs. Jones, LUsh, Perhluson, Pollard, Wheeler and MoyoF
Dillard .................. ~ ..........................
NAYS: Wt. Boswell ........................ 1.
Br. Wheeler offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$12,811,022.11 to the Civic Center:.
(~18069) AN ORDINANCE to, amend and reordain Section ~89, #Capital." of the
1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Door No. 31, page 502.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
Wt. LUsh and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, LUsh, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler nnd Wayhr
~illurd .............................................
NAYS: Nr. Boswell ........................ 1. '
The City Auditor then submitted a certificate certifying that under the
rovistons of Sect kn 25 of the Charter of the City of Roanoke there is tn the city
reasury and appropriated to the Improvement Fund, Civic Center Account, funds suffl-
lent to meet requirements of a contract in the total sun of $11,075,000.00 between
he City of Roanoke and Nello L. Teer Coupony for the construction of u Civic Center.
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Mr. Lis.has,nd.that the certificate be received and filed. The notion naa
seconded b~ Mr. PerkllsOn and nboniBoasl~ sdopted.
Hr. Mheeler then offered the folloniag energeuc! Ordinance accepting.the
proposal of Nello L. Teer Compoel for the furnishing or all labor and materials
uecessarf for toe construction of.a Cfrfc Center:
· (ZlaO?O) AS ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Nello L. Teer Conpoul, u
Oelouore corporation, f or .the furnishing or oil labor and materials necessor! for
the construction of · Civic Center consisting of an auditorium, u coliseum, a~ exhib
tiaa hall and rebted paving and'site mark, on the site heretofore acquired for such
purpose, upon certain terns and. conditions; rejecting certain other bids node to the
City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full tent of Ordinance. see Ordinance Bosh No. 31. page 502.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of abe Ordinance. The not ion nas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Llsh, Perkinaon, Pollard, ~heeler and mayor
Dillard ............................................. 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ........................1.
Mr. #heeler then offered the follouing Resolution ordering and directing
certain changes In the mark to be performed by the contract~for the construction of
the Civic Center:
(alSO?l) A RESOLUTION ordering and directing certain changes in the nork
to be per~ormed by the ~lty's contractor pursuant to contract to be let for the
construction of the City's.Civic Center; and providing for determtnatioff of the vain,
of said changes.
(For full tent of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page 504.)
Mr. ~heeler moved the. adoption of the Resolution. The motion mos seconded
by Rt. Link and adopted by the .follouJng vote:
AYES: Mess~.Bosnell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinuon, Pollard, Wheele¥ and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
PETITIONS AND COMRUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Ronnoke City School Board
requesting that $17,798.00 he appropriated Mithin various accounts under'Section
~27000, 'Schools - Project Act," and Section g28000, 'Schools - Project Second ~tep,'
that $5o914.00 be transferred uJthin various accounts under Section ~27000, "Schools
ProJect Act." and Section ~2HO0~, 'Schools - Project Second Step,' and that certain
adjustment be made nithli the ac.counts nnder Section ~38000, 'Schools - Model
Kindergarten," of the 1967-68 budget, the $17,798.00 to be 100 per cent reimbursed
from federal funds, nas before the body.
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board and
offered the folloulng emergency Ordinance:
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(818072) AN ORDINANCE to suend odd reordsin certain sections of the
1967-69 Appropriation ~rd~once, tad providhg for nn emergency,
(For full text o! Ordinance, see Ordinance Root No. 31, page BO6,)
Hr. Lash moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The not'ion wis seconded by
Hr. Perkinson odd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perhlnson, Pollard, iheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ................................. O.
ZONIRG: A communication frou Hr. English Skowolter, Attorney, represent-
ing Mr, Rilllom Watts. et al., requesting that an approximately 57 acre tract of
land located In the northwest section of the city south of Interstate Route SBl and
north of proposed' State Route 116 be rezoned frou RS-S, Siogl~ Family Residential
District, to IDM, Industrial Development District, was before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that the request for renaming be referred to the City
Planning'Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The Ration
mas seconded by Rr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
SYREETS AND ALLEYS: A commnnicotJon from Mr. ~. G. Louder requesting
that the street betueen Thirteenth Street end Fourteenth Street. S. E., parallel
to Tompkins Avenue and Tayloe Avenue, be ioproved to keep down the dust, was before
Council.
Hr. List moved that the request be referred to the City Ravager for the
necessary action. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-CONPENSATION BOARD: A notice of the State Compensation Boa~ that
it will meet on April 2. 196B. beginning at g a.m.0 in 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 of the City Of Roanoke
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1966, and ending June 30, 1969, mas before the
body.
Mr. Pollard moved that the notice be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A Resolution Of the Oakland Parent-Teacher Association
supporting teachers in their effort to opDrade education for the children of
Roanoke Public Schools, was before CooncJl.
Hr. Jones moved that the Resolution be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
HEALT~ DEPARTMENT: A communication from the Roanoke Valley Council on
~nman Relations urging Council to make every effort, with all speed, to improve
housing conditions for all of the citizens of Roanoke and to take necessary action
with regard to furnishing proper housing for those citizens who are displaced by
enforcement of the ROUSing and Hygiene Ordinance, was before the body.
Mr, Jones laved that Connoll toke the suggeclions under odvlselenl, The
lotion uuc seconded by Mr. Pollnrd .and.unanimously adopted, REPORTS iF OFFICERS:
TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted .the following report recommendiog
that eight parking meters be Installed on the south side of Luck Avenue, S, ¥.,
lest of Third Street:
'Bonnoke, Yfrglafm
" March 25. 1968
Honorable Mayor-and City Council
Eoauoke. Virginia
Gm tlemen:
Authorization is requested to designate eight, parking meter
spices mfth ncco~pnnyfng meters, on the south side of Luck
Avenue. S. M.. imeedistely weak of Third Street. S.
This area has over past years been zoned sc 'No Parking*due
to the numerous crossovers entering the churches parting lot.
The parking lot end crossovers have been deleted os a result
the completion of the nee addition to the First Bnptiit Church,
This section Of Luck Avenue Is still zoned as *No Parhlng'snd it
is planned to open this to parking end to install parking enters.
These ,eter spaces ~tll considerably benefit'th~ high de-
sand for short term street parking in this Immediate area.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Ranager and offered the following'Resolution:
(~16073) A RESOLGTION approving the Installation of eight (6) two-hour
parking cetera at a certain street*location in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 31, page SO?.)
Mr. Liak moved the adoption of the Resolution. The milton mss seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Link. Perkinsoa. Pollard. Mheeler s~d
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7,
NAYS: None ............. = ..............
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The City Manager submitted the following
report entitled Community Report I. recommending that a Citizens' Advisory Coumitte
be appointed to enable broader citizen ~orticipotion in community improvement and
that the Citizens' Committee for Greater Roanoke'be continued:
'Roanoke,
March 25, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Oentlene~:
Over a period of the. it Is proposed to submit to City
Council a aeries of Reports which ~ill directly relnte to what
might be best termed Community Interests and Programs. These
Eeports may, as to some. be purely informational, others nay
include proposals or recommendations.
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· Tkey'ulil' be deslgaed to'rnflect the City Couacil*s end City
Governuent*a Interest In mutters that nra or alii be of attar ion,
coecern ced need Is the motel comuunlty life on behnlf of nil or
segments or our citizens, ·
It is impnsslble, et this point, to define the speuirics to
nhich these'Reports mail.apply. The nature of this R~port I is en
ewnmple. A report to the Council os enforcement or the Hoasleg
smd Hygiene Code, os directed by Council° alii constitute another
smd later report, It is felt thzt grouping smd organizing these
Reports in.similar form end In numerical aeries sill better
estnblish n continuity in these matters end enable · clearer con-
solidation of.the items to mhlch nttehtinn end cctiOn should be
given.
The proposal of this Report is es folio%s,
There is u very definite need rot · Citizens' Advisory Commit-
tee to eneble broader citizen participation In conuunit~ improve-
ment. The objective of such a committee Is twofold:
1. It would serve the people of the City cs e means by which
through direct citizen participation, citizens could:
e. better inform themselves and others of community
activities and needs, nith specific instances be-
ing planning, codes and their enforceuento hous-
ing, public facilit~les, capital progrnus, etc.
b. esslat in formulating objectives and goals for
community improvements ned community understanding,
c. inventory community resources, private and public,
available and needed for accomplishments,
d. study methods and procedure for advancing obJe~-
e. serve as c medium for sore effective development
· nd use of private resources.
2. It would more adequately enable the City to respond to the
requirements of the Workable Program. This program neces-
sitates an active Citizens' Advisory Committee. Such a
coumittee cnn materially eld in implementing the Pr,gram
This committee nh,aid be fully representative of o cross sec-
tion of the Roanoke Community. It should be representative ns to
geographical distribution, economic groups, civic orgcnizntJons.
minority groups, consumers, educational interests, religious
interest, government or quasi-government, social service and health
interests, recrentlon groups, the elderly ,nd public informnt~
elements.
It is suggested that the membership be fifteen. Obviously,
nithin this number all ofthm e above suggested'to be represented,
cannot be included, but to get larger mould, it is believed, be
nnuteldy ,nd ineffective. The nearezt approach to a full and true
cross section, commensurate w~Lh purp~ e, could be achieved. The
more thorough representation con be accomplished 'th E~gh' sub-commit-
tees for specific interest, made op in part by members of the
Advisory Committee itself and by others in the community.
Some years ago there mas established a grouptitl~d Citizens'
Committee for Greater Roanoke. This has been a most valuable
organization. Ithas continued through the years although its
recent activity has been limited. Its present membership totals
forty-five. In itsextstence its activities have ranged from'work-
i n~ with htegretioo of public facilities to development of the civic
center project.. -
It would be proposed that this committee be continued. It pro-
vides a group that can uork from a broad base tonard specific
purposes.
The Advisory Committee, as herein offered, is directed to specific
purpose us described and the outlim d objectives end needs can only
be met by a group so formulated as the advisory group.
In addition to its other work, the Citizens* Committee for Greater
Roanoke can assist in instances this Advisory Committee. There is no
reason shy persons couldn*t serve on both.
The proposed committee mould,be,mot oelTidvJior~'to Cia7
Council. the Cia! Minuger ned g0Vermlemt bat mould be advisor!
to man7 elements of Clt~ mud CiVic life. .It mould both initiate
end respond/ Where estcblfshed responsibilities ore ulreud!
denigrated, as mith CIW Council Var lmstance, the committee
mould be oal~ advisor! es to those established responsibilities.
Where there are not estnbliabed.responsibilitieu uithin the City,
the committee his un opportunity or meeting n need or initiation
nnd execution.
?be follemJug nrecuggested ns to some d~tnils.
The members be appointed for n tug-year tern.
They elect their own chairman and vice-chairman.
The city p~ovide u nonvoting secretary. #inures be kept.
Weetiegs be once u month, public or private, or both. ut the
discretion of the committee. After a period or time. ptrtlcnlurly
mben subcommittees are formed, the committee may meet les· fre-
quently but ut least regularly once a quarter.
The committee form itu own mark program.
At least annually the City Council should receive a report
tram the Committee.
Rhether the name Citizens' Advisory Committee is used or not.
is or no preference. There may be a better title.
If staff mark, such ns research, data', p~epu~ution of informa-
tional material, develope· 6f size, then considernt~n may become
It is important that the community understand and thme who
might be asked to serve understand fully the purpose and scope of
such a committee. We hove informative material that mill assist
the committee and in it· early stage· of operation, the committee
should have briefing se·signs uith various interested and affected
public and private bodies or 0roups.
I submit this to the City Council as a recouuendat~ and urge
earliest conslderbtion. I think there is an immediate need in be-
half of'the community and to necessarily implement the City*s
Respectfully submitted.
~/ Julinn F. Rirst
Julian F. Hirst
Rt. Wheeler moved that Council take the matter under advisement. The
motion was seconded by Wr. Lfsk and adopted, er. Bosuell voting no.
HEALTH DEPARTmENT-TRAILERS: Council baying referred to the City Manager
the request of Mrs. ~. A. Arthur for permission to place u trailer at 1582 Reynolds
Road. S. E., the City manager submitted a written report recommending that the
request be denied as Section 33 R under Chapter 4.1. of Title XV. Code or the City
of Roanoke, prohibit· inhabiting trailers In'RD, Duplex Residential Dictricts.
Mr. Lash moved that Council con,ur in the report of the CityRauager that
the request be denied. The motion was seconded by er. Pollard and unanimously
adopted. .
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on the
examination of the Fishburn Park, Garden City Grandam Court, Ruff Lane. Preston
Park, Raleigh Court, Round Hill, Tinker Cree~ o~d West Slde Elementary Schools
Activities Ponds for the year ending June 30, 1967, advishg that all the records
mere in order and the statements of receipts and disbursements reflect recorded
transaction· for the period and the financial condition of the funds.
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Mr, Wheeler moved that the reports, be received and f~led~ _ The motion mas
mnoonded by Mr. Pollerd ned nnnelmonsly adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Plannlo0 Casein-
sion for study, report and recommendation the request of Sarah F. Carl that 8 tea-
foot alley lying between HolIJna Road nnd Eigh~Street, N. E.. parallel to Mobau~
Avenue end Connecticut Avenue, be vacated, ~ocontinued and closed, the City Plan-
ning Commission submitted a mrltten report, recommending that the request be
greeted.
Rr. Kheeler moved that a'pnbllc hearing on the matter be held at 2 p.e.,
April ~2, labS. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanieoutly adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council baying referred to the City Planning CaBala-
sion for study, report and recommendation the request of M ~ N Properties. Incorpo-
rated, that the eastern approximately 77 feet of ne alley running east amd west
between Fourth Street end Three end One-half Street. S. E.. parallel to Mountain
Avenue, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the City Planning Commission submitted
a written report, recommending that the request be granted.
Mr, Rheeler moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 2 p.m.,
April 22, 1960. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinsoo and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
CITy MARKET: Council hnvin9 referred to a committee composed of Messrs,
¥incent S. Kheeler. Chairman, David K, Lisk a~d Byron £. Boner the bids on remodel-
ing of Boules Pastry Nook ( Stalls 25 and 28), alterations to Stall 30, and appur-
tenant moth, Jn the Roanoke City Market Building for tabulation, report and
tiaa, the committee submitted the following report:
"Roanoke, Vlrglola March 25, 196S
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Vlvginia
Oentleeeo:
Rids mere received and opened before City Council on March
19, 1968, for remodeling of stalls 26 amd 28 with minor altera-
tions to stall 30 of the Roanoke City Market Building. Three
bids were received with the bid of Hodges Lumber Company at a
· total sum Of $10,000 being the Iow bid. City CooncJl had appro- priated $9,000 in,Budget Account 64--28 for this project.
Your committee feels that this ia a highly desirable pro-
ject that should be completed at the earliest practical date and
predicated upon the work to be accomplished and the other bids
received, it is felt that a bid of $10,900 is not ~xcessive. A
revlew of fnnds available mit'him City Market Account 64, Object
Code 29. indicates that~tbere ia an unexpended balance of $730
frae a project to replace two main entrance doors to the City
Market and that there will be $4,S00 left in this account from
another project to overhaul the old ammonia compressor from the
refrigeration system. A recent review of all utilities in the
City Market Ouilding has resulted in u revised proJect-mhich is
being submitted to the Bndffet Commission for accomplishment dur-
ing the next fiscal year. Aa a result of this revision the $4.500
for this project .111 not be spent this year.
It Is the recommendation of yo~ committee that City Council
of this work and that Council authorize the expenditure of the
additional $1,900 from City Market Acoosst 64, Object Code 29
Msiftebbnc~ of Betidings and Proplrty~ roy accomplishment of'
this project.
Respectfully submitted,
S/.Vfacent S. ~heeler,
Vincent S. Mheelero Chairman
,., $! David K. Link
David K. Link
S/ Byron E. Hamer
Byron E. Hamer'
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendatio~ of the
committee and offered the rationing emergency Ordinance:
(~IaOTdJ AN OROINANCE authorizing end directing the remodeling aY Stalls
26 sad 26, and minor alterations to Stall 30 at the City Market Building by Badges
Lumber Corporation, for the gross sum of $10,900.00 upon certain terms and condltio~
by accepting a bid made to the City Yor such improvements; rejecting n certain
other bid made roy amid work; sad providing for au emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 31, page
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wasseconded
by RF. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dosmell, Jones, Link, Perktoson. Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............. ~ ................. T .......... 7.
U~FINISHED qU$1NESS:~
RUDGET-GARAGE: Council having requested the City Manager to make as many
transfers as possible to provide $35.000.00 in the Maintenance of Machinery and
Equipment account under Section ~?1. 'Garage.' of the 19&?-~B budget. Mr. Pollard
offered the follouin9 emergency Ordinance transferring $35o000.00 from various
accounts to Maintenance of Macbiner~ and Equipment under Section 371! "Garage,':
(~18075) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1967-66 Appropriation ~rdlnnnce, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordlnan,ce, see Ordinance Book No. 31, page 509.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinanc~. The motion was seconded
by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the folios'lng vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Boswell., Jones. Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ............................O.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLLrrIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18051, rezoning property located on the southeast
side of Mhitney Avenue, N. W., ~est o~ Hubert Road, described as Lots B, IA, lB,
and lC, Block l, Church Court, Official Tax rios. 2200205. 22DO206, 2200239 and
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2200240. from RD. Duplex Residential District. to RG-I. General Residential Oistric
,having prevlheslx 'been before Cooecll for Its iht readieR, reed end ]eld orer,
again before'the body, Nr~ Rh~eler offerlig t~e follonisg f~r its second reading
final adoption: '
(mla0Sl) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV. Chapter 4.1. Section 2. of The
Code of the Cfi! or Roanoke. 19S6. es' amended, end sheet No. 220. Sectional 1966
Zone Nap. City of Roanoke. in feint in to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Boob No. 31. page 492.)
Hr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ,ss seconded
b! Mr. Link and adopted b! the folloulng rote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell. Jones. Llsh. Perhieson. Pollard. Wheeler end
#syor Dillard ....... ~ ......... ~ ................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: Council having directed the C~ ! Attorney
to prepare the pro,er measure authorizing the use b~ the City of Roanoke of 116
young men end ,omen e,ployed under the Neighborhood Youth Corps Program. during
the summer of 1968. he presented same; uhereupon. Mr. Link offered the following
Resolution:
(ziG0?6) A RESOLUTION authorizing the use bj the City in certain of its
departments, during the summer of 1968, of approximatelJ 116 ~ung men and women
employed under the Neighborhood Youth Corps Progrem.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolotion Book No. 31. page 510,)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wes seconded
bJ Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Lisko Perklnson. Wheeler and Major
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: Mr. Pollard ....................l~
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the removal of an existing building ~ Elm. DOC
Park formerly known as the Senior Citizens Cente~. he presented same; ~hereupon.
Mr. Lisk offered the following Resolution:
(=16077) A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of an exist
Elmwood Park.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 31. page $11.)
Mr. Link moved the ndoptlon of the Resolution. The motion .as seconded
by Hr. Jones nnd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. nos.ell. Jones. Lisk. Perhinson. Pollard. Mhee~r and
Mayor Dillard ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ........................... O,
STREET LfGBTS: Conncil baying directed the City Aflame! to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the installation of twenty-five ne. mercury-vapor street
lights in connection with the Malls Avenue Project ns proposed, including special
metal poles at ne. rates and providing for underground-fed fsciflties st an estimated
cost of $2,132.00, he presented same to the hodj.
Hr. List loved that the litter be oarrled over oolil tan welt regoiar
meeting of Council. The motion mos secosded bJ Br. Rheeler end uesolloaslj~opted,
LEAGUE OFHUNICIPALITIES-ACTS OF ACKNOILEDGEJS~.NT: CoDicil hey%ag
directed the Citj Attorsej to prepare the proper leisure coluendiag the ¥~giefs
#ewl~Jpel Leegae for ibc efficiency smd dispatch uith which officiala of the cities
and towns or the Coawoeeeslth were ossified end ~ept advised of the legislative
matters coming before the 1966 session of the General Asselblj of Virginia and,
psrticalsrlj, of those %teas of proposed legliletlon Introduced In the Geeerel
Asaeubl% hewing effect upon such cities and talus, he presented ssue~.uhereupon.
Hr. Jones offered the follouing Resolution:
(z18078) A RESOLUTION cowuending the Executive Secretsr! and the other
me/bets of the atari of the Vi~ginie Uunicipel League for certain meritorious service
(For full text of Betolation. see Resolution Boot NO. 31. page 511,)
~Mr. Jones waved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion ass seconded
by Mr. Lish end edopted bJ the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Rosaell. Jones, List, Pith%noons Pollard, Wheeler end Major
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MOTIONS A~D MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEUGEREffr: Mr. List cnlled to the latent ion of the bad% the
death on
has served ue several coawittees in the city,
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. List moved that the Cia! Attornej be
directed to prepare the proper measore recognizing the services of Rt. Laurence.
~he notion mas seconded bj Mr. Perklnsoa nad onunlnoasly ~dopted.
On notion of Mr. Wheeler. seconded bJ Mr. JaDes and unanlnoosll adopted.
the neetin9 aDS adJoorned.
APPROVED
ATT.E~T:
Ma~or
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COUNCIL. REGULAR
Monday. April
The Council of the Clt! of Roanoke wet in regular meeting in the CIvil
Defense Conference Room Ia the Municipal Building, Nondny, April 1, 1969, at 2 p.m.,
the regular meeting hour. with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. Bosuell, James £. Jones, David K. Link,
Frank NJ Perkinsono Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O,
Dillard ................................................ 7.
ABSENT: None ................................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. ~lrst. City M~nngero Mr. Byron E. Hamer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Nincnnoa, City Attorney. and Mr. J. Robert
Thowss, City ~aditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened math a prayer by the Reverend Aubrey
Russet, Pastor. Belmont Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting bald on Monday.
Decewber 11, 1967, having been furnished each member of Council on notion of Hr.
#heeler, seconded by Hr. Jones and uanniuousl! adopted, the reading thereof was dis
penned with and the uinntea approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEREkS AND STORM DRAINS: Me. F. Rodney Fitzpatrick, Attorney, representi
Mrs, Eleanor B. Eversole, the Reverend Berry .R. Thompson and Mr. B. M. Thompson,
appeared before the body and presented the following cownnnication requesting that a
sener assessment assessed in the name of N. C. Eversole against property described
as Acreage, Tinker CreW, Official Tax No. 3250227, in the amount of $609.25, and n
sewer assessment assessed in the name of H. C. Eversole agaJnstproperty described as
Acreage, Tinker Creek, Official Tax No. 3250228, in the reduced amount of $233.6H,
pigs interest from August 1, 1952, in connection with the construction of n sanitary
newer to serve the uor}h side of Nilkes Road, N.~, between Hollins Road nad Tinker
Creek. be released in consideration of Harry M. and Addle S. Thowpson.,present
owners of 4.725 acres of the property, granting an easement to the City of Roanoke
for the sanitary sewer installed over the land by the city in 1952:
"TO THE MAYOR Ar~ MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Oeotlemen:
I represent Mrs. Eleanor B. Eversole, Rev. Harry R. Thompson
and Mr. B. Mo Thompson who have a problem math the City of Roanoke
grcming out of ~he following facts and circumstances.
On October 3, 1949, the City Council adopted a sewer resolu-
tion for the'installation of a sanitary sewer system in the general
vicinity of Liberty Road, N. W.. near and adjacent to Tinker.Creek.
The resolution provided for on assessment against property
then ouned by N. C. Eversole designated aa tAcrenge Tinker Creek'
and shown on the Official Tax Map.of the City of Roanoke as
Official Nos. 3250227 and 3250229. The assessment resulting from
this sewer resolution was ia the amount Of $60~.25 .a the estimated
and actual cost on Official No. 3250227. The estimated cost on
3250228 wan $311.57 and the actual or agreed costs were $233.68.
These assessments are unpaid and now bear interest from August 1,
1952o
By deed doted Jolt 20, 1962, recorded lo Deed Book i13501puge
117, H, C. Kveraole aid Kleaeor B. Eversole, his wife, coleejed
4.725 acres of the aabJecS property to Harr~ #. Thompson aid Addle
S. Thompsol. Bro. Bleaeor B. Bversole his leu agreed to calve! khe
remullleg 4.249 acres of her lend to Barf! B, ThoRpaoe mid Lacllle
M, Thompson.
An emsmlluti~n of the tille of the [ubJect property'has revealed
· . the lepeld sewer assessments described blt hem eisa revealed Shot
the City of BoueoSe lB 1952 installed a OuBltury sewer Ilia over the
land Iow owned by.Harry R. Thompson bed Addle S, Tboapaolo s diatuace
or upproxluatel7 408 reek along Tither Creek math mo recorded ease-
Rent and that the City of Roanoke is iai Ralltlililg slid solitary
semer line over private property mith mo legal rights mhataoever.
Ye recommee~ to the Cou~oJl of the C~t! of R~unote tkut yon
Jlvestigute able matter lad upon uatisf~iug yourselves aa to the
facts outlined in this letter thut /oh adopt · resolution releusilg
the lien of bot~ of the aforementioned semer isuessmeetu in conalderu-
tiao of Blrry #, old Addle S. Thompson grnn~ng un easement to the
City of Roanoke for the ufoveRentJoned suoitury never line,
S/ F. Rodney Fitzputrick
F. Hedge! Fitzpatrick'
Mr. aheeler moved that Council refer the qceutfoo to the City Manager
for stud/, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mai seconded by Nv.
Jones and unanimously adopted.
DUDGET-CORMONaEALTD ATTORNEY: A communication from the office of the
Commonmealth'u AtLoroe~ requesting that $75.00 he appropriated Lo Printing and Offi,
Supplies under Section m22, 'Commonwealth's Attorney," of the 1967-68 budget, to
provide funds ~or the remainder of the fiscal year, subject to approval of the
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the request of the Attorney for
the Commonwealth Old offered the following emergency Ordk~nce appropriating $75.00
Pt~ntiug iud Office Supplies under Section ~22. 'Commonmealth'$ Attorney;" of the
1967-68 budget:
(~18079) AN ORDINAECE to amend and reordain Section 122. "Commonuenlth*s
Attorne/.' of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance and providin9 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordineoce. bee Ordinance Book No. 32, page
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
b/ ar. Lluk and adopted hy the folloMing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List, Perhinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
BUDGET-~LCOHOLIC.BEYERAHES: A communication from Help, Incorporated
Associates petitioning the Council to appropriate $12,000.00 an a contribution to
Help. Incorporated. for the year 1968-69 wus before the body.
Mr. Wheeler me,ed that the request be referred to the Budget Commission
for considerltion in itu preparation of the proposed bndget for the fiscal year
196H-69.' The motion mas seconded b/ Hr. Pollard and u~an~monuly udopted.
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WUMICIPAL COURT: A communication from The ~ongue and Quill Society,
Incorporated, congratulating. Council upon Its appointment of Mr, Wllluer F. Dillard
ua Substitute Judge of the Municipal C.ourt, ems before the bodF.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the comuooicutlou be received and filed, The
motion nas seconded by Hr. Link and unanimously adopted.
PARRS AND PLAYGROGRDS: Resolutions of the Clvitau Club or Roanoke and
the East Gate Civic League of Roanoke, requesting taut nil cfty-ommed land abutting
and adjacent to Tinker Creek, situated betmeen the northern corporate limits of the
City of Roanoke and the on'theru limits of the Tnun of Vintoo**be dedicated for park
purposes, mere before the body.
In khis connection, Ur. Fo Gordon Hancock, President, Civitan Club, Mr.
Jesse W. Adams, President, East Gate Civic League, and Mr, A. Victor Thomas appeure
before Council in support or the request.
Hr. Donne11 moved that the request be referrad to the City Plannbg Com-
mission for study, report and recommendation to Council ua anon aa possible. The
motion naa seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
GARBAGE REMOVAL-POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Jesse U. Adams, President of the
East Gate Civic League of Roanoke, appeared before the body and complained of litte
lag of the streets in the East Gate section.
Mr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for the
purpose of havin9 the litter removed aa quickly aa possible. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
BOOGET-PUBLIC WELFARE DEP~RTMEET: A R~solutiee of tam Roanoke Jaycees
urging the appropriation of funds for the establishment and Implementation of a
ChildrenSa Protective Services Unit by the Department of Public Welfare. was before
the body.
Hr. Link moved that the Resolution be referred to the Budget Commission
for its information In connection with its preparation of the proposed budget for
the fiscal year 1968-69. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
udopted.
TRAFFIC: A commnntcation from the Roanoke Jaycees, transmitting a report
on the study of emergency traffic light signal systems including a copy of the
study in book form mas before Council.
Mr. N. J. Carter of the Roanoke Juycees appeared before the body in con-
unction uJth the study and called attention to the proposal of the Jay:ems that the
City Manager be requested to make a long-range study of the traffic light signal
systems.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Doamell and unanimously adopted.
APPALACHIAN PORER COMPANV: An Order of the Federal Power Commission,
issuing a license to the Appalachian Power Company of Roanoke, Virginia, for u
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period effective May l, 196S, and ternfnnting December 31, 1993, for the continued
operation nnd naJe~eunnee of Nisgsrn Pinna Project No. 2466, locnted on the Roanoke
MiTer In Roanoke County, ins before Council, : ~ ~
Nc. Wheeler noted that the order~ be' received end filed. The notion mss
seconded b7 Mr. Pollnrd mid unnninossl! adopted.
BUDGET-COMPENSATION BOARD-COMMONI~EALTH ATTORNET: Copies of the budget
reqnestn of the Attorney 'for the Coemonuenlth,' the Court{sultrier'or the Revenue,
the City Sergeant end the City TreaSurer for the 7ear beginning Jail 1, 1966, nad
ending June 30, 1969, mere before the body. "'
Wt. Pollard noted that the budget requests be referred to the Budget
Commission tar consideration in its preparation of the proposed budget for the tls-
cml yenr 196B-69. 'The notion eon seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously ndopted.
Hr. Mheeler then offered the tollouing Resolution dlanpproving, In part,
a request ct the Coenonmenlthta Attorney for the Cit~ of Roanoke nnde to the Stere
Compensation Board tar an Increase In the amount of the snlary of the first nsalatst
to the Commonwealth's Attorney tree Se,000 to $12,000 tot the fiscal lear 1969-69:
(mla080i A RESOLDTIO~ dlanpprovfug, In part, o request of the Coneon-
uealth*s Attorney for the City of Roanoke nude to the State Compensation Board for
increase in the amount of the salary at the first anaJntnut to said Coneonmealth*n
Attorney for fiscnl ~ear 1BbS-bB.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 1.)
Rca Hheeler nOTed the adoption of the Resolution. The n~tion was
seconded bI Hr. Llak and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins~n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Lawrence L. Tnpscott, Attorney,
representing Valley Air Conditioning Corporation, requesting that property located
on the north side of Purcell Avenue, N. E., between Walton*Street and Twentieth
Street, described aa Lots 3 - ?, inclusive, Block 19, Jackson Park, Official Tax
Nos. 3221503 - 3221507, inclusive, be rezoned from RD, Duplex ReSidential District,
to LM, Light Manufacturing District, was before Council.
Mr, Sbeeler mated that the rezonJeg request be referred to .the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendationto Council. 'The motion
was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously'adoPted.
CITY BOVEBNMEA~-COUNCIL: Council having referred to the Roanoke Valley
Chamber at Commerce the question of updating a folder entitled *Helcone Fr~n Your
City Council,' for study, report and recommendation, the Roanoke Vnll~y Chamber of
presented to citizens attending meetings of Council.'
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Hr. Jones moved that the brochure'be referred to the Cia% Hsungero Plsnnl~
Director and Clt~ A~torme~ for stuns nnd report tl Couu~li; ~Th~ motion mss sec,nde(
by #r. List nnd unuulmounl! adopted.
REPORTS DF OFFICERS:
BUDGET: The City MaunDer submitted 8 mrltten report recommending that
$$00.00 be appropriated t5 Pe~sonnl Injuries usder Sectl;e ;91,''H,u-Departmental,'
of the 2967-68 budget, to cheer eutlcfpaled expeoditureu for lan rem,fader of the
fiscal year ns expenditures' for this item have exceeded the'original appropriation.
Hr. Wheeler moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
annsger nnd offered the f,ii,ming emergency Ordinance:
(~18081) AH GaDiHAHCE to emend end reordnin Section 41, "Hon-Uepnrt-
meutolo' of the i967-68 Appropriation Ordfanace, amd providing for aa emergency.
(For full text Of' Ordinance. see Ordinance Hoot Ho. 32° page 2.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the O~Innnce. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. PerSimmon end adopted b~ the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hb~mell, Jones, List, Perrins,no Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor g~ll'ard ............. ~ ..................... 7.
HAYS: Hone ...........................O.
S~AyE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the folloxin9 report recommen~
lng that a Joint contract of Adams Construct im Company and H ~ $ Construction
Company for the reconstruction, widenin~ and improvement of G. S. Route dbO (Grange
Avenue). including the Or'arian Avenue Diversion Sneer and a triple seven foot by
seven foot box culvert, be approved:
*R,an,me. Virginia
April 1. 1~68
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Virginia Department of Hlghmsyn advises of their receipt
Of an acceptable bid from Adams Conntructlon Company and H ~ S
Construction Company. Jointly~ for the reconstroctJou, midenJng
end improvement of the subject project. ~he award of a contract
is now subject to approval by the City of Roanoke.
I enclose a copy o~ the 'standard form agreement betmeen the
City and the State, signifying the City*s financial participation
h the pr,Jr'ct and the City'~ agreementto certain provisions of the
project end its construction and nme.
It is recomme'nded the Citl Council by appropriate action
Some explanation of finances.is advisable.
Page 2 of the, sgkeement, shows estimated cost (using the bid
received) as $1.221,369.00 milh Rounote*s shore at $294,752.95.
Ail items are IS$ city except three. The last one is the field
office at total saute cost. Of the o~her tm,, one is a 36-inch
snuff.fy sewer. This ~ in to be done
the Orange Avenue dive,sion surer coming from the west es to that
section within this project. It. is properly lOO~ city at $44,906.00.
The other is a 7' x 7* box culvert (8th item d,un in the list).
We discussed this previously.with Council. It is n part of the
large storm drain that ~ill run from Millismsoe Road area. along
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Ornago Avense to Tinker Creek. It is included, ss n recent addition,
ia this Project frot 12th Street to Tinker Creeh to avoid tearing
ap again later, The City mill have 4?,aX mr $10T,901.95. The per-
centare fs calculated on the basis of the ratio of storm drainage
from the highuay area to storm drainage rtneff from purely City
responalbility arena,
The Skaters cost listing Is summarized:
Right of Way $ 140.000.00
Construction 805,300.00
Storm Drainage 227,162,00
Sanitary Saner d4.906,00
Total 1,218,369.00
The Clty°o Capital Budget. 1967-69, provides:
Construction and R/M $
Bunitary Seuer from 12th Street
to Boat Corporate Limits 75,000.00
Storm Brain (box culvert) 15,000.00
Residue property 12t030,00
Sub-total 277,000.00
CIP ~8 (Bond Issue)
provides for Orange Avenue
Diversion Seaer .~4,906.00
Total Available $ 321,906.00
The City's Capital Budget estimated right-of-may for $10D,O00,
As noted, the current, and above State, estimate is $140.000, The
City must provide $140,000 as the City is baying rlghteof-~ny,
The State will reimburse the City in full. then the City must provide
$21,000 ns its ~are on top of this. A total outlay by the City of
$161,030 with 2140.000 reimbursed, or a $61,030 increased require-
ment mith $40,000 reimbursed.
The coeetructton cont, for City budget, as to City 15% share
uss estimated at $175,000 (see above) minus the $100,000 right-of-
ma7 allowance, or $75,000, Actual construction cost mill be 15~
of $806,300.00 (see shore) or $120.945.00. ?hfs in en Increase
requirement of $45,945.00.
Therefore the City has, as above noted, ia the subtotal:
$277,000.00
Me must designate to this
project for Orange Avenue
Diverson Sewer
Me must add:
for box culvert
for increase B/~ allowance
· Sub-total
Residue property allowance
Revised total n'ppropriation,
44,906.00
10T.901.95
6I,ODO.O0
45,945.00
536~752.95
!~,ODD.OD
524,752.95
The Capital Budget for 1968-69 is being adjusted to reflect
the above revisions, additions and inclusions.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Birst
City Ranager*
Mt, List moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=18082) AN ORDINANCE concurring in.the award Of n contract by the Virgin
Department of Bighuays for the improvement of a 0.916 mile of Route460 (Orange
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Avoaoo, N. E.) ProJect 0460-128-102, FE-IOI, .eM-201, C-501, B-603, 8-604, Federal
Project U-128-1(lO), including the Orange Aveuce Diversion Sexer sad a triple T foot
by ? foot box culvert; providiog for tho exetutJoa of on cgreemeet uith the Virginia
Department of Hfghesyc relative tO~e msiwteusuce of sold highwsy Bud signifying
the City*s Intent to psrticipete ia the payment of · portion of the costs or Sold
project; sad providhg for nn emergency.
(For rail text of Ordinotce, tee Ovdieoece Rook No, 32, page 2.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wes secondod by
Mr, Nhe~ er end adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Doswell, Jo~es, Lash, Pcrkiuson, Pollord, Wheeler and May
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
DELINQUENT TAXES: The City Manager submitted · list prepared by the
Delinquent Tax Collector of real estate in the city for uhich the taxes have not
been pald. proposing tbut the necessary lotion be taken to enforce the lien for the
delinquent taxes and other onsessments against the properties.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur ia the reccmmendation of She City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(g18083) A RESOLDYION authorizing DUd directing the City Attorney to
cause suits in equity to be instituted and conducted for the purpose of enforcing
the Cityss lien for delinquent taxes end other assess!eots against certain propertie~
iu the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32. page S,)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution, The notion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perhinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................~ ........ O.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: The City Manager s~bmitted the Public
Assistance Dudget for the fiscal year 1966-69 for approval of Council.
lo this connection, Mayor Dillard submitted a cowwaeicati~n from the
Budget Commission advising that the Commission has considered th'e proposed budget of
the Department of Pul~lc Nelfere' for public assistances for the ag&B-69 fiscal year
recommends its approval for for#arding to the Sta~e Department of Welfare and
Institutions as presented by the Department of Public Welfare in th~ omoont of
$2,999,636.70. ·
Council expressing its desire to review u breakdonn of the budget, Mr.
Jones moved that the matter be carried ov~r anti] the next'regular meeting oX Council
end that the City Manager furnish the body with a breukdonu of the budget as to city,
state and federal shares. Zhe motion ess seconded by Mc.Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
advising that the Overtime Account mis overexpeaded nad requesting that $10,UO0 bo
appropriated to Overtime Pay Under Job Classification under Section ~97, *Overtime
Ps! and Terminal Leave,' of the 1967-68 budget, lo cover requirements for a normal
remainder of the fiscal year.
Hr. Pertiuson moved that Council concur in Ihe request of the City Msnsgel
and offered the fsi]suing emergency Ordinance appropriating $10.000.00 to Overtiue
Pay Under Job Cls s~ificntion:.
(~18084) AN URDINANCK to amend and reordnln Section ~?. 'Overtime PO~
nad Terminal Leave,' of the ~h?-68 Appropriation Ordinance/ nnd providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, sam Ordinance Boot ~o. 32. page 6.)
Mr. Pertinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconde
by Mr. List nad adopted bl the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Rosuell. Jones, List. Pertinaoo, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAV$: None ........................... O.
RATER D£PARTJ[NT: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that the city furnish city water service to IngerSoll-Rand Compnnl
at its location in the Uollins Station area. immediately north of the city:
'Roanute. Virginia
Ronornble Waist and City Council
.Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
~his is to supplement the ftea placed on the Ageeda regard-
ing water service to the new Ingersoll-Rand site in the Hollins
Station area. immediately north of the City. ~e ~re advised by
the Conpnn~ that tbe~ ore ready to proceed and in accordance
with agreements and understandings, we need to put together the
1o It is recoumended that the City Council by resolution
customer for service outside ~f the corporate limits.
The permission of Council is requested to construct a
12-inch water main from the present City system la White-
side Aveaoe ~or a distance of approximately 12.000 feet
to the plant site on Uollins Road. A map is enclosed
showing the location of this line~ Its estimated cost
ls $IO~,ODD anticipated to come oat of Capital Water
Extension Funds.
3. The Clt~ has obtained an option agreement prepared bl
the City Attorney,s office from Mrs. Carrie L. Brugh
for the amount of $16T.00 for n perpetual easement of
10 feet and a conutvuctlon easement of 15 feet for 8
distance of 167 feet across her property, this ease-
from ¥1rginin Route liS.
It is recommended the City Attorney be authorized to prepare
the necessary agreement and the City Council accept the same.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. ~irst
City Manager'
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Mr~ Mheeler eased that Council concur in the recouweedntioe of the City
Reneger end that the Clip Attoreer preform the proper mesusre Je nccordeece with
the proposal. 'The motion Mas heconded b~ Mr, Pollard ned unneiwobaly adopted.
STATE HIGRMAYS-SERERS ARD STORM DRAIRS-PORCRASE OF PROPERTY: The Clt!
Attovne! submitted a written report advising that propert! seeded for the Route
460 project, property needed for an access-uny to Thrnsh~r Park s~ropertT needed
for street widening and sewer purposes on Hrookslde Lane, $* E~, have beeu purchased
Mr. Pevhinaoe moved that the report be received and filed, The motion
usa seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PORCHASE OF PROPERTY: The City Attorney submitted the following report
trnonuittlng the offer of Mrs. Monde Huff Fife to donate property located on
Ynroell Avenue, N. E., described es Lot 3, Block 35, East Gate Addition:
'March 27, 1966
The Honor·hie Ms,or and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, ¥Irginin.
Geetleuen:
I ·w in receipt of · ~tter written March IH, 1968 by s Mr.
#tlliam Fife, of Pate Alto, California,'mho advises that his
wife, Mrs. Maude Hurl Fife, being the legal but not the record
owner of the lot described as LoS 3, Block 35, East Gate Addi-
40 x 118 feet Ia dimensions, is silting nnd desirous of convex-
icg said lot to the City of Roanoke without cost, in ~der to
et an assessed value of $160.03, indic·ting · fair market value
of $400.00; and I·w advised that ·Il but the current learOs
taxes on said lot bose been pefd.
Mr. Fife has enclosed with his letter · photostat copy of the
mill of one Clarence B. Buff, filed Octoberl?. 1961 In the
Clerk's Office of Ector County. Texas, by ehich the testator
appears to hare-devised ·11 of his estate to his sister, Mrs.
Monde H. Fife, wife of wl correspondent. The lot fs presentlI
carried on the Land Books in the nnme of C~ D. Ruff. ~
· I subwit the above proposal to the City Council. not kneeing
whether or not the City bas · need or use to ncqoire said
property offered to be donated an aforesaid. If th'e proposnl
ia accepted by the City, Mr. Fife hns stated that a quitclaim
deed to the lot, toHether ulth a certified copy ~f the tes-
tatorts eill sofJcient to be admitted to record in the local
Clerk's Office ·o aa to supply a linh in the cbnin of title
elll be prouptly furnished to the City.
A copy of this letter is being transmitted to the City Manager
and to the Planning Department, in order that each may be Jn
pOSition to wahe recolleedatloas to the Council re~ardfug
possible present or future needs for the lot la question. I,
of course, stand reedy to further ·dtise the Council in the
matter, should such be needed.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Klncanon
City Attorney?
Mr. Bosuell moved that Council accept the (l~er and that the City Attorney
prepare the proper measure accordingly. The motion was seconded by ~r. Perkinson
and unnnimouSly adopted.
CIT! AUDITOR: The Clty Auditor sobul[ted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of February, 1968.
Mr. Link waved shat the report be received and filed. The motion uss
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unaniaously adopted. ~
REPORTS OF COBRITTKBS:
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: Council having referred to o coemlttee composed
of mayor Benton O. Dillard as Chairman, Mr, Mnceut $**iheeler amd Mr. James E, Jones
the question of sm dying amd presenting 1o Council proposed amendoents to the Air
Pollution Ordinance, the committee submitted the folloulag report advising that it
has directed Hr. Richard B. Arey, Execative Secretary of the State Air Pollution
Control Board and Hr. I. Jones Keller, City Air Pollution Engineer, to make · study
of the current Ordinance and advice the cooeittee of revlsbns that should be made in
the present leu:
'Roanoke, Virginia
April 1, 1968
To the City Council
Sonooheo Virginia
Gentlemen:
This report is made to bring the meebers or the city Council
up to date on the moth of the Committee that is studying revisions
to the City of Roanoke Air Pollution Control Ordinance. The most
recent meeting of the Committee was on #arch 22, 1968, Uhen we met
mith Mr. Blchard W. Arey. Executive Secretary cf tho State Aft
Pollution Control 8oard and Mr. Joues Keller° City Air Pollution
Engineer. #r. Arey discussed with us recent State activities in
the Air Pollution field. Be stated their interest in marking uith
the City in any may that they could in revisions to the ordinance
and in helping to bring about unified ordinances within the
Roanoke Valley area.
Those ordinances thus are non in effect in the Vulleyarea are
patterned after Rosaoke*a present ordinance. It is felt that if
the City revises and updates its Code that the other localities
will do likewise and at this point'it does not seem to the Commit-
tee that there would be too much difficulty in having a~lformlty
of Air Pollution Control lass.'
Mr. Arey informed us that the State Air Pollution Control
adopted but that he did not think that this mould present any
problem aa loag as the general pattern of law requirements were
met.
The Committee was banded copies o~ preliminary work thus Mr.
Arey has done in the form of suggested amendments to the present
Roanoke Code. These mere revtewed by tho Committee and members of
the Committee made several suggestions OS to possib~sdditlons to
these revisions.
Your Committee came to the conclusion taut rather than making
several specific revisions to the present Code that the best step
mould he for a full study' of the entire Smohe Air Pollution Con-
trol Ordinance so that all points could be considered at this time
and when It ia amended, it could be done knouing that it had been
reviewed inly.
The Committee asked Mr. Arey and Mr. Keller to go over the
revised Code that cmmld be considered as amending the present lam.
They agreed to do this and expect to start promptly. Mr. Keller
advised your Committee that he has recently done some remarking
of the City*s Code and mith the knowledge that Mr. Arey already
hal, that the uork mill not bt too difficalt.
Your Committee will now wait for the COlpletton of this m~
and at that time mill go over their recommendations and proceed
ns mill then appear to be in order.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Benton O. Dillard
Benton O. Dillard
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Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The.m~tJon uae
seconded b~ Mr. Ooamell end emeefmoealy adopted.
POLICE DEPARTRENT-JUVENILE D£T£NTIOff HOR£~ Council having appointed ·
committee composed of Messrs. John M, Boswell, Cbaivmaee Frank N. PerkJnsoe, Jr.,
sod James £. Jones to investigate ted report to Council on the complaint of Mr,
John M. Gibson as to the may three cases of burglaries and bread-los ut his,place
of business, Master Radio and Television, were handled, the committee submitted the
follouiag report recouuendtng that a third Assistant Coumonuealth*s Attoree! be
employed and that one of the principals of the alike will devote fall time to
preparation and prosecution of Juvenile offense canes:
#April 1, 1968
A committee of the undersigned was appointed by City Council
aeveral seeks ago to look Jato complaints of Master Radio ~ T.V.,
1941Frsehlin Road, regarding several burglaries at their prO-
perty.
The committee baa held three me~tJegs, with the City Attorney pre-
sent eaah time, and has received statementa from Master Radio ~
T.¥., the City Manager and the Superintendent of Police.
At one of the meetings a conference mas held with the Judge of the
local Juvenile and Domestic Court. At another such · conference
was held mlth the Comwonuealth*s Attorney of Roanohe City.
Naturally, math the burglary cases under question having been
adjudicated and closed, there is little the committee can report as
to those particular instances. Me have tried to look ahead ns to
closing gaps if possible so as to help prevent further occurences
of the burglary, vandalism, etc. uhlch have prevailed for some
time in Roanohe, as in other communities.
The committee is advised that the recant session of the Virginia
Legisiotloo passed · bill providing that say offender on,er
eighteen years of age appearing before the court, Juvenile and
Domestic Relations or otherwise, except for hunting and traffic
offenses, shall be entitled to legal counsel, and that e $50.00
fee for each case has been provided at State expense.
After cansiderable deliberation the committee recomsends to ~ouncJl
that it pass a resolution providing immediately for S third Assis-
tant Commoewealthts Attorney for Roanche City. math understanding
that at~all times there will be one of tbs prJncipa]~ of the office
devoting full time to preparation and prosecution of Juvenile offense
cases.
It is the opinion of this committee that such constant attention on
the subject is necessary.
We feel also that such an arrangement would expedite hearings of
Juvenile offenders, especially when the public is involved as
mitnesses, including time of day of hearings.
The cammittee continaea to' feel that it would be in the public's
interest for names of guilty Juvenile offenders, with certain
discreet exceptions, to be made public.
Respectfully submitted,
$~ John W, Boswell
John W. Boswell, Chairman
~Z James E, Jones
James £. Jones
$~ ~raok N. Perkfnson, Jr.
Frank N. Perkim on, Jr."
Mr. B,smell moved tko adoption of the conmittee report sod offered the
f,limning Res,let!on opproviog tho.employmeat of m third fell-time essistont
the Office of the Comuoomeelth*s Attorney ut eu eanool selsry or
(zlGOBSJ A RESOLUTION approving the employment of s third full-time
assistant in the Office of the CoemJeueelth*e Attorney et mm enamel salary of
$7,500.00.
(For fell text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page ?.)
Hr. Boiuell Roved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion uss sec,nde;
by Br. Perkineon and adopted by the follonlog rote:
AYES: Messrs. B,smell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n. Pollard. Rheel~ end
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
· UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
CONSIDEBATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IN'IRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREET 'LIGHTS: Council having deferred action on the question of
approving the installation of undergroond street lighting in the Wells Avenue Pro-
Ject. a Hem,la[inn authorizing the lmstmliatioa of 25 nos mercury-vapor street
lights in connection mith the City's MeAls Avenue Project and as proposed on a map
shoming the proposed street l~hting layout, including certain Rem types of street
lights not nos provided in the city's street liohtlng contract; auth~izlng pr,vial,
for underground-fed facilities for 9 of said nam lights at an estimated cost to the
city of $2,132.00; and authorizing removal of 9 existing incandescent street lights.
mas again before the body.
Nr. Jack M'. Barnett, Sales Manager, Appalachian Porter Company appeared
before the body and explained that the P,mar Company has no plans at present to
extend its existing d,mat,me network for underground-fed street Jilting to the Welli
Avenue area, that the city may take care of the expense of installing the mine
underground-fed street lights in the area ~ a,ne time cost as an Ald-iu-Con~;ruc-
tion or the rate for the nine lights could be adjusted by a facility chmrge of
$3.05 per light.
After e discussion of the matter, Mr. Wheeler Roved that the question be
referred to a committee appointed by the Mayor to confer Rith representatives of
the Appalachian Pouer Company and to submit a report and recommendation to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Link end unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. ¥1~ emt 5o Mbeeler, Chairman, David K,
Julian F. HireS, J. Robert Thomas and James N. Eiacanon as members of the committee
SALE OF PROPERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having' directed the Cit
Attorney to prepare the prsper measure authorJzin9 the conveyance by the City of
Roanoke to Messrs. Fred Po Bulliegton and Aylett B. Coleman, or their assigns, of e
non-exclusive, perpetual easement for the use of e certain strip of land on the
northuest side of Edgemood Street, S. W., for the sum of $50.00. cash. he presented.
some; mbereupou, Mr. Pollard moved that the folloming Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
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(x16086) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's cooveysuce to Fred Pt
Balliogton and Aylett B. Coleman, or their assigns, of*o ton-exclusives' perpetual
easement for'the use of a'certaiu strip of laud on the oorthmest side of Edgemood
Street, $. M.,'apou certuin~t~rms and cooditi~us.
· HEE£AS, Fred P. Sulll~gtou and 'Ayl~tt B. Coleman hove offered to pay to
the City the sum of Fifty Dollars ($$0.00), cask, iR consideration of the City°s
conveyance of s non-exclusive, perpetual easeucnt over certain CJty-ouued property
tf~ciuafter described; and · coumittee of the Council to uhom such proposal mas
referred has recommended that Such conveyance be authorized by the CouocJl bat tbs
City to reserve certain rights with respect to said land. all of mhfch ore herein-
after mentioned; and
NREHEAS, the Council, considering the matter, is or opinion to concur in
the report of its said cumulates and to authorize a conveyance of said easement as
hereinafter provided..
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
offer of Fred P. Ballfugtou and Aylett H. Coleman to acquire from the City u noa-
excluaive, perpetual easement, to be used for porposes of a private accessuaylead-
inn from Edgewood Street~ S~ M.. northmesterly across Mud Lick Crash to certain
other property ouned or to be acquired by said persons, and said easement area bein~
described aa folloms, namely:
BEING.au easement over a certain bO-foot long strip ur land o~ned
by the City abutting the northwest line of Edgeuood Street. S. M..
nnd'exteoding uorthmeaterly into or across Ned Lice Creek. the
centerline of uhich said easement area uill intersect the center-
line of Nod Lick Creek at a point S. 46o 14' M. 100 feet, more or
less, from the northernmost corner Of Parcel No. I as shown au
Plan No. 4171 prepared in the Office of the City Engineer. a copy
of which ia of record in the Clerk*s Office of the Hustings Court
of the City of Roanoke, in Deed Book 991. page 214;
for o consideration of Fifty Dollars ($SO.O0). cash, to be paid to the City upon
delivery of the Cityts deed of easement made and executed pursuant to the provision
of this ordinance, be ACCEPTED.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that. upon tender of payment to the City of the
aforesaid consideration, the Mayor and the City Clerk shall be, and each is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and to seal and attest, respectively, the City*s
deed o~ easement respecting the aforesaid property, the same to be made to Fred P.
Bullington and Aylett B. Coleman. their heirs and sssfOas, and to contain a
tiaa to the City of the City's full right and privilege, notwithstanding tbs grant
of said easement, to at any time use said easement area. or any portion thereof, for
any public purpose of the City, Jncluditg, among other things, public drains,
culverts, water lines, saner lines, or for the purpose of any public utility, said
deed, otherwise, to be upon such form as is prepared and approved by the City
Attorney.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lash and adopted by the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Link, Ferkinsofl, Pollard, Wheeler end
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................
ACTS OF ACKNO#LEDGEMENT: Council havi~ directed the City Attorney to pre[
the props r measure acknowledging certain public services rendered by Mr. George p.
Laurence. he presented same; uhereupon, Hr. Lisk offered the galloong Resolution:
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(e16087) A RESOLUTION sckeoeledgiug certain public services reedered by
tko late GEORGE P. LARRENCE.
(For fall text of halation, see Resolution Book No. 32, page T,)
Mr. Llsk moved the adoption of the ResolutlOao The Botlou Wac .seootded
by Hr. Perkiuson and adopted by .the following vote:
AYES: Resets. Bosuell, Jones, LiCk; Perhinaou, Pollard, Rbeekr sad
Mayor Dlllsrd ...................................
N~YS:; Bose ........................... O,
BUDGET-POLICE BEPART~NT: Aa Ordinance troesferrleg $3,000.00 from
Vehicular Eqalpeent - Replacement to Other Equ~peent - Rem under Section x45o #Polio
of the 1667-69 budget, ess before the body, Mr. Uosuell offering the follo~g
emergency Ordinance:
(XlaO60)AN ORDINANCE to aeend and reordaln Sectlon n45, #Police Department
of the 1967-60 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 8.)
#r. Boswell moved the adoption o! the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Br. Pollard nad adopted by the lollomjng ¥~:
AYES: Ressrs. Boswell, Jones, List, Perki~son, Pollard, Bheeler and
Bayor Dillard ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................
ANNEEATION: Mr. Pollard proposed the question of inviting early resump-
tion of ~ertain discussion between the governing bodies of Roanoke County and of the
Mayor and cambers of the Council of t~e City of Roanoke at an early and convenient
date and place to be agreed upon by said Chairman and Mayor, for the purpose of
resoming discussion of proposals heretofore made to each said goveruiog body of a
consolidation of the governments of Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Boswell offered the follouino
Resolution:
(~1808g) A RESOLUYION inviting early resumption of certain discasslons
betneen the governing bodies of Roanoke Co~nt, and of the Cia! o~ Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32. page 9.)
Hr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
b~ Mr, Rheeler and adopted bl the folloulng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
ROTIONS Ah~ RISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TRAFFIC: Mr. Mheeler brought to the attention of Council the qaeatioe of
persons committing arson or vandalism to automobiles expressing the opinion, that
every effort should be made to effect arrest, and conviction of individuals comslttin
such crimes.
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After s discussion of the latter, Mr. ~heeler moved that the City #manger
be directed'to after e renard of $2~0.0~ to ear persia fereishfsg /eformctioo lend-
ing to the arrest Bud conviction of persons committing arson or vnndnllsm to
sutoeoblles. The notion mss seconded by #r. Bosuell ned unanimously adopted,
FLA~ISG-ZO~IHG~ Council having totem under advisement st ftc Beating on
Tuesday, January 2, 1969, the proposed iem Subdivision 0rdinssce for the City of
Roanoke mitb n viem of holding 8 publio hearing on the matter sl s later dote, Hr.
Jones brought the questiou'to the attention of tb bsdy end ~oved that u public hear-
ing on tho proposed Subdivision Ordincnce be set for #ny 6, 196H, st 2 p,m. The
motion mss seconded by Mr. Llsh smd unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: A communication rrom'Counciluu~ James E. Jones suggesting that
there ~hoald be some method by mhich *leading ~een# traffic could be morned ss to
uhen the 'delayed' traffic gets the green light, mss before t~e body.
Mr. Jones toyed that the matter be referred to the City #ancger for
investigation and report to Council. The ~otlon nas seconded bI Mro Lish and
unanimously adopted.
HEALTH OEPARTI~NT; Mr. Llsh brought to the attention of Council the
question of. relocating people displaced by the enforcement of the Housing and Hyglen
Ordinance.
After a discussion of thn matter, Mr. Nheeler moved that Hr. Russell R.
Henley, Executive Director of the Citl of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authortt
be Invited to attend the next regular meeting of Council and discuss the avennes
available for providing housing for displaced persons, The motion mss seconded by
Mr, Lisk and unanimously adopted.
PLA~HING: The City Cler~ ~eported that Mr, Henry B, Boynt~n ~as qualified
as s member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission, to fill the unexpirei
term of. Dr, John P, lheeler, Jr,, resigned, ending December 31, 1969,
Mr, Wheeler moved that the report be received and 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 mac adjourned,
ATTEST:
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL. NRGOLAR MEETING.
Monday. April 8. 1068.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting In the Council
Chamber In the Municipal Building. Monday. April 8. 1968. nt 2 p.a.. the regular
meeting hour. mith Rsyor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. Bosmell. James E. Jones. David K. Limb.
Frank N.. Perhfsaon. Jr.. Roy R. Pollard. Sro. YJueent
Dillard ............ . .............................
ABSENT: Nnne .........................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F, Birst. City Manager, Hr. Byres E. Hamer,
ASsistant Cjty Manager, Mr. James N. Kincunon. City Attorney, and Hr. J. Robert
Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting uss opened mith u prayer by the Reverend Robert
Tn,lock. Pastor. First Christian Church.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on repair of
cert a~ ureas of Runuay 5/23 ut Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport. said proposals
to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.. Monday. April U. 1969. and to be
opened st that hour before Council. Mayor Dillard asked if anyone hud any questions
about the advertisement, and no representative present raising any question, the
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the openiog of the bids; mherenpoe.
the City Clerk opened and read the follomJng bids:
Bidder Per Square Yard
S. R. Draper Paving Company $3.B5
Virginia Asphalt Paving Company. Inc. 4.28
John A. Hall ~ Cpmpuny. Inc. 4.39
Adams Construction Company 4.6T
Mr. Perkinson moved that the bids be referred to a committee t5 be
appointed by the Mayor for. tabulation, report and recommendation to Cobnctl. the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the v~commendation
Mayor Dillard appall,ed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard. Sr..'Chnirman. Prank N.
Pevkinson. Jr.. Byron E. Hamer and Marshall L~ Harris as members of the committee.
~TREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on pav-
ing of streets at various locations in the City of Roanoke. said proposal to be
received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.o Rond~. April U. 1969. and to be opened ut
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; uhereupou, the
City Clerk opened and read the follom~ bids:
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Adams Coastractlot Company - ·
Ylrgiaia Asphalt Poring Company, Incorporated $235.640,00
S. R. Draper Paring Company 241.I00.00
John A. Dull & Company° Incorporated 243.060.00
Hr. Wheeler moved thcs the bids be referred to o committee to be appointed
by the Nayor for tabulatJoao report and recommendation to CoanCi]o the City Attorney
The motion nas seconded by Mr. Perhim on ltd unanimously adopted.
' #oyor Dillard appointed Mnasrn. ~oI H. Pollard, Sr.. Chnirnsa. Fraok N.
Perklnson. Jr., Hyron E. Hamer and Milllau F, Clark as members ur the committee.
SEGREGATION-RECREATION DEPARTI~NT-PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Representatives
of the Roanoke Valley Council on Human Relations and the Seriously Concerned Citiz
of the Roanoke Valley appeared before Council with Mr. James D. Crooks acting au
spokesman, reading the following statement, requesting that the parks and playground
In the low income areas be upgraded, that the parks be kept open until ll:OO or
12:00 every night and that dances be held at the Eureka Perk Center. the Hart Perk
School Auditorium and the new gymnasium at Hooter T. Washington Junior High School
au both Friday and Saturday nights for teenagers:
'April 0, 1968
MPa Mayor, Members of City Council, Ladies ~ Gentlemen:
Roanoke representing the Roanoke Yalle! Couocil on Unman
· Relations and the Seriously Concerned Citizens of the Roanoke
Valley. These two groupa are very much concerned mitb the
quality of llfe~ our city, math human relations within'our
City, and ~h social Justice in Roanoke.
We net some 2.%/2 weeks ago with a group of teenagers
· om the teen council of Roanoke - Thse teenagers are Negroes
and whites from IDa income areas of the city. Ne had been
talking about urban problems, particularly problems of sub-
standard housing, police-community relations and Job discrimina-
tion ut city hall, and we asked these youngsters what they
throught wes the greatest problem for them.
equipped; programs mere insufficient; and for some k i~. par-
ticulnrly in NE, parks were either nonexistent or inaccessible.
We asked for specifics. They compared Nasena Park and its
equipment with Hurt Park, Washington Park and Eureka Park, The
comparison was unfavorable. A group of us toured these parks the
next day and agreed. At Eureka Park° the tennis courts and
basketball courts share the sane area. The baseball or ~uftball
diamond is ratted and gullied and at that time. 2 weeks ago, there
were OD swings, slides, seesaws or merry-go-round for youngsters
Such ns there are at Masenn Park.
At Washington Pa~k. the upper level ia a disgrace and the
lower level ia frequently flooded following rainstorms fr~n the
creek that cato across lt. The aizn of Hart Park has been
diminished by the new elomentary scho~; there*a a minimum of
equipment there and Shortly the new apartmeots will open provid-
ing a flock of new youngsters to use the ifladeqnate facilities.
The second criticism of the teenagers related to recrea-'
tlonai pro~mma. The center at Eureka Park closes at 9:00 p.m.
On Fridays and ~urdays, and the kids are left to roam the
do. Perhaps they should go home, but on a hot sunmer*s night.
who mill want to return to an orercrowded, hot decrepit ghetto
house or apartment? '
#r. #ajar. us represenictive of these teenagers cud the
Concerned CitJneos groeps.~! oak for year serious nouslderotiom
'fur the folJemiug three proposuls:
1. Iostreot the Deportment of Porks iud Secrehti~u'to up-
grade piths nnd ployoronnds lllOm Income ~reos to joke
them the come quality os JOSlOO Pork.
2. Instruct the Deportment of Porks Dud Recreation to open
.. pork facilities to Il ur 12 o'clock every might, par-
tlculorly citer sdhool closes, to provide reorestioncl
fertilities for teeucgers euoy from the streets and
'slreelcoruero. The Emreku Pork Center should hove
dcn~es on both F~ldmy cud Soturdcy might for teenagers.
3. Bequest the School Board to cooperate on this recren-
tioucl progrnm by opening the Hurt Pork ~chool cud~to-
rium for ueekend deuces ns nell ns the oeu gyuccsium
of Dealer T. Washington Jr. High cc soon es it is cam*
pieced. The use of these iud schools plus the Eureka
Park Center. plus comparable facilities in Socthenot
end Northecst would go o long uny to occupying the
minds cud bnergies of our ynclh.
Clearly. Hr. mayor, you are going to ask bhere the money
mill come [rom Jar lheae progrnmo. ~etnnily to do what me
propose mould not be expensive. Most costly would be the hir-
ing of recreational supervisory personnel to keep school and
pork facilities open later each night of the ueek. Yet the verT
people are here and available in this community, namely college
fellous and girls. ~ebroes and chimes, home on vocation and Iai-
inn for employment. Their employment would be good for them. good
for the kids who they probably underston~ and good for our cam-
Still. the question arises as to money. There ore funds.
available for recreation and we csk you to seriously consider
directing that these funds be spent tn equalize nad upgrade the
recreotJonnl facilities et the varioos porks in tho city, as well
as to extend the hours of the programs during this coming sumsero
MCa~ Wsyoro we of the Seriously Concerned Citizens o~ the
Roanoke Valley have talked mith the youth of our inner city.
These are boys and girli mhd mean nell; their teen council has
offered to cooperate on any programs the city offers. They ere
willing to help organize end police themselves. They have also
offered to run their own'canteens at the local dances to cease
udditionul funds for expanded recreational programs and facilities.
But right nam they have no programs to cooperate on. When school
closes and the days get hot. they have no place to swim. When
night comes, the recreation programs close down early and in
boredom they mill walh the streets loohfag for things lo do. Bore-
dom and inactivity are the main causes for juvenile delinquency for
both rich and poor alike. These are ~onng energetic, normal bids
mbo need activities tn ioterest them, odd on which they coo expend
their energies. Ne urge ~cu to consider our proposals to promote
the peace and welfare of Roanohe this summer.'
Approximately 100 persons appeared in support of the request moth the
Reverend James A. Allison. Jr.. exPressino the opinin~ that the matters proposed
are urgently needed in the city and the Reverend David L. Rogers stating he has
marked with the committee.
Mr. Co Preston Brumfleld. Jr.. represent~9 Total Action A~ainst Poverty
advised that the organization has opprcximatel! '$8§.~00.00 to put tomurd the
Hr. Thomas Jones of 314 Loudon Avenue. N. W.. Chairmen of the Teenagers
Council expressed appreciation for the considerutlon Ccunei~ has shana the question.
Everyone present having been given an opportunity to be heurd. Mr. Lick
moved that the Mayor appoint o committee to meet with the representatives of the
~oano&e ¥ofley Con,cfi off ~umon Relatiooc and the Seriously Concerned Citizens o~
the Roanoke VOlley for the purpose of considering the matter and to submit a report
and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Jones.
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Wv. Pollard offered u substitute n,tiaa that the mutter be refaced to
the City Munster and the Director of Parks ned Recreot~ for the purpose of furnish=
tog Council uith more detailed ~of?rmatioa for its consideration, The motion mas
seconded by Mr. S,smell and lost by the folleuing vote:
AYES: Messrs. B,snell, Pollard and Wheeler ............................ 3.
NAYS: Wessrs, Jones. List, Perkinson and Mayor Dillard-T ........; ..... 4,
The original u,tiaa wes then adopted by the f,Il,ming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perrins,n, Wheeler and Wu~or Dillsrd .......5.
NAYS: Messrs. 8,snell and Pctlard--~ ...........T ...................... 2.
#uyor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman. David K* Link,
John W, B,smell and Julian F~ Hlrnt ~u members of the committee.
PERMITS-STREETS APO) ALLEY~: Mr. T. T. Lumsgn, Attorney, representing the
Pure Oil Company, appeared before Council and.submitted o communication requesting
permission to encroach for a distance of tmelve feet on a building setback line
uhlch runs tmenty~fire feet Iron the Artetbl Highma! right of uny line ut Elm
Avenue and Fourth Street, S. E.
Mr. Pollard moved that the request be referred to the City PlumBing
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The m,tim mas seconded
b! Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: #r..J. W. Buvress appeared before Council and requested that
additional hangars be constructed ut Roanoke Municipal (W,,drum) Airport to
date larger twin coq:orate aircraft, the cost to be amortized over u period of years
by the renters of the hangars.
Appearing in support of the request were Messrs. William Arulstead, Gordon
C. Willis nnd Thornton E. Frantz.
Mr. Pollard moved that the matterbe referred to a committee t~ be
appointed by the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
mas seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Wessrn. Vincent 5. Wheeler, Chairman, John W.
Boswell. Julian F. Hirst. Marshall L. Harris and Byron E. Hurter as members of the
col~ltteeo
BUDGET-PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. A. A. Akers, Chairman, Project Committ
Southeast Civic League, appeared before Council and submitted a communication
requesting that funds be included in the 1968-69 budget for the construction of
a picnic shelter in Jackson Park.
Mr. J. E. Dudley, Sr.. appeared in support of the request. .
Hr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to the B~dget Commission
for consideration in connection with its preparation of the proposed budget for the
fiscal year 1968-6~. ~he motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted
BUDBET-S~REETSAND ALLEYS: Representatives. of the Garden City section of
the city appeared before Council with Mr. Clifford A. Gnilliams acting as spokesman
end presented u petition signed by 331 residents urging abut tho Budget Commisu$ou
and City COusoil approve the inclusion of funds lB the 1969-69 budget for the mid
leg mud Improvement of Garden City Boulevard, S. E.o betmeen Rlverlund Rood oud
Ffudluy Avenue.
Appearing In support of the request mere St. Lawrence L. Ford and Hr.
· Jack A. Plttnsn.
Mr. Pollard moved that the petition be referred to the Budget Commission
for itu information in connection mith its consideration of the proposed budget for
the Fiscal year 1969-69. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Nheeler sad unanimously
adopted.
At this point messrs. Sene Therry, George S; #organ, M. Harvey Self,
Willie T. Gothrle. Charles B. Hale nod Jerry W. Britts appeared in opposition tO the
widening of Garden City Boulevard, S. E.
P£TITIONS AND COmmUNICATIOnS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A coumnnicutionbom Hr. John P. Fishmic~ submitti!
his resignntion as a ueeber of the Sill Mountain Development Committee mos before
Council.
Sr. Jones moved that Council accept the resignation of Sr. Fishmick with
regret and direct the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure expreastog~uppre-
clarion for his services. The motion mas seconded by Mr~ BOsuell and unanimously
adopted.
TSAFFIC: A communication from Mlus Betsy Moaning requesting that the
traffic lanes on the streets and bridges in Ronnote be repainted mas before the body,
The City ManuRer advising Council that the city is in the process Of
repaiuting the traffic lanes, Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received
and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted.
LEAGUE OF MUNIUIPALITI£S-ACTS OF ACKNOWL£OG£MENT: Council having adopted
Resolution Ho. 18078 commending the Virgiuf'a Municipal League for the efficiency
and dispat'ch with which officials of 'the cities and tunas of the Commonwealth were
assisted and kept advised-of the legislative matters coming before the 196B session
of the General Assembly Of Virginia and, particularly, Of those items Of 'proposed
legislation introduced in the General Assembly having effect upon suchcities and
tomns, a communication from the Virginia Municipal League expressing its apprecia-
tion for the Fecoonition of the Council of the City of Roanoke of its services dur-
ing the recent session of the Virginia General Assembly, wes before the body.
Sr. Jones moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously bdopted.
TAXES: A communication from the State Tax Commissioner advising that
Section 5§-441o4~:1 of the Code. ok Virginia authorizes councils of cities to levy
Mr. Link moved that the Council concur lu the request or the.Tax CoMmis-
sioner and offered the f,Il,Ming J~solatloa imposing u l,cci city use tax lu the City
of Roanoke, Virginia, pursucat to Section 59-441.49:1 of tke Code of Virgialc, al th*
rate.of one per cent to provide revenue for the general fund of the City of R,un,he
end fixing the effective dale of the use tax us Jul~ 1, 1968:
(e18090) A RESOLUTION to impose o l,col city use tax'in the. City of
R,snake, Virginia, pursuant to §59-441.49:1 of the Code of Virginia (Chapter 191.
Acts of Assembly, 1968), at the rate or one per cent to provide revenue for the
9enernl ruud of the city; and fixing the effective date of the use tax imposed In
this resolution; and providing for nn emergencT.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 32. pure 11.)
Mr. Lish Roved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mss seconded by
Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,ajaR vote:
AYES: Nessrs. R,snell, J,nec. Link. Perkins,n, Pollard. Wheeler nod Mayor
Dibrd ..........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
TAKES-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: A comwunication from Mrs. Irene Lankford
objecting to the recent increase in utility taxes and requesting abut s,we exception
be wade rex widows on fixed incomes, was before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the coMMunication be received*and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS-SIDEMALK, CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City
ManuRer submitted a written report advising that due to minor increases la several
of the bid quonitltes, the allowance for the widening of Winsloe Drive. N. W.. betweE
Ookluwn Avenue and Preston Avenue has been exceeded nad recommending that $25.00 be
appropriated to cover the deficit.
Hr. Perkinson moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the f,Il,ming emergency Ordinance appropriating $2S.00 to WtnsloE
Drive Improvement under Section =89, "Capital,' of the196T-6R budget:
(=18091) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~69, 'Capital," of
the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, cee Ordinance BOOk No. 32,*page 12. I
Mr. Pertia$on moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lick and adopted by the following ~ote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lick, Perkinnon, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ....... ~-, ................................ 7.
. NAYS: None ........................... O.
BUDGET-ROANOKE LIFE SAVING CREW: The City Manager submitted a ~rltten
report recommending that $65.00 be transferred from Insurance and $101.00 from
Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment mith $6.00 to Dues. Memberehips and Subscrip-
tions and $160.00 to Motor Fuel and Lubricants under Section 351, 'Life Saving Crews,
of the 1967-69 bodget, to cover over expenditures.
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Mr. Wheeler moved thin C,unclE c,acer In the recommeedetlol or the City
Munsger iud offered the f,Il,Ming emergency Ordleasce:
(n18092) AN ORDINANCE to sueed and reordale Section nS1. 'Life Saving
Crems," gl the 1967-68 Approprintfon Ordinance, smd providing for nn emergency.
(For roll text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, psge 13.)
Mr, Wheeler moved lbe adoption of the Ordinance. The u, sloe dos seconded
by Mr. Pnrhbaon smd sd,pied by the r,Ii,Ming.vote:
AYES: Messrs. B,Buell, Jones, Link, Perhlnsono Pollnrd, WheeZer iud
MByOF Dillard ................................... 7,
NAYS: N,ne .............. ~ ............ O.
BUDGET-TSAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATIONS: The City Manager submitte¢
a mrltten report recommending that $100.00 be truusfermd from Maintenance of
Machinery and Equipment to Prlntino end Office Supplies under Section NS?, "Trsffic
Engleeering and CoMmunications,~ of the 1967-68 budget, to proyidn fueds for
ing and office supplies for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Mr. Wheeler u,red that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
M, eager and offered the folleuing emergency Or,nonce:
(m18093) AN ORDINANCE to saend and reordain Section =57. "Traffic
Engineering and Connuntcations." of the lq6?-6S Appropriation Ordinance, and prorid-
(Forfull text of Ordinance. see Ordinance B,oh NO. 32. page 13.)
Mr. Rheeler mored the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Mas seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Boswell. Junes. Lisk o Perhiuson, Pollard. #heeler and
Major Dillard ................................... T.
NAYS: Non~ ........................... D.
MASTER PLAN-BRIDGES: The City Manager having previously inquired ot
Council whether or not a high-level bridge should be constructed over both Bounbhe
Rlrer and the Norfolk and Western Rullmuy Company trachs in Norwich or whether u
simple span. two-lane, lon-]eveI bridge, crossing Just H,an,kc River. should be
constructed au Originally contemplated under the Capital Improvements Program for
the City of B,an,he and Council having taken the matter under advisement, he reite-
Mr. Pollard moved that the City Manager be directed to proceed with prepar
tlon of plans for u low-level bridge. The motion was seconded by Mr_ Lfsh nad lost
Messrs. Perkins,ri. Pollard. Wheeler and Mayor Ulllard voting no.
SIGNS: Council having ~eferred to the City Manager the request of Mack
Aheron Adve~isin9 to erect u sign .for the Big Steer Restaurant ut 3411 Williamson
Road, N. M., encroaching within the regional arterial highway right of way. he
submitted the following report advising that If the sign mere to be adjusted to
within the street midening area it xould be agreeable:
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'Bo·aoke, Virgiul·
April $, 1968
Ho·or·bls Rsyor ·ed City Council
Rosaoke, VlrgiuJs
At the City CUUlCfl meeting gu M·rch 4, 1968, ir. Thames ff.
Aheroa ·ppe·red before the Council to request permission to
construct ·u ·dvertising sign mlthlu the right-or-uny provided
for the uideuisg of Rllll·mson Rood. The property brained is nt
3411 Villi·usgs Road ntd the sin· uss lo be lu beh·lf of · propo-
sed Rig Steer Restaurant ·t thut locution. The reguest hud been
declined by the Connlssfouer of Buildings as it was not ulthlu
the ·etbority of th·t office to ur·ut such spprov·l. The Countil
referred the mutter to my orrice.~ This matter h·s bees co·sidered
iud I have net it ~e lotstim with Mr. Aherou, Rr. Leonard Goldstein.
whats business interest 411 construct the.building ·nd Hr. Light,
our City ZonI~ ~dului·trutov.
The sit·anion ia thut st this point o· the east side or
¥1111nnson Road the present City right-or-uny Is ·pproxim·tely
four reek b·ch or, or es·t of, the b·ch or inside sideualk edge.
Fron this line me·serb g eastm·rd, into the property, there is ·
IS-foot setback for tenure blgbuuy widening. From this 1S-foot
disk·ace, continuing in measureneut e·stuard, there is u
setb·tk for building construction. In other words from the pre-
sent City right-orang! lI·e the building setback limit It 40 feet.
From the bach of the sidewalk u building wa·Id hare to be set buck
44 feet. it is permissive under City Code for ·u advertising sign
to be constricted within the 25 feet building setbach. It is not
permissive mithin the 15*foot strea uidenJng depth.
One change in the orighnl request is that the fr·nchlse pro-
posal of the developer~ ut the time of the original request, mas for
a Big Steer Drive-la Restaurant. This h·s now changed to a bus bess
under a franchise name of House of neet. This has not a greet deal
of bearing upon the type of sign ns the general design and size is
essentiull~ that mhich mas originally shams to Council. It is ·
large sign both in uidth and in height. The petitioners contend
that by placing the sign bach 19 feet Cd +*IS reek) that' they
cannot get the vlsibillt~ limits un ¥iiltamsoe Road thom they .nonid
like to have for advertisement or their b·s~uess. This is. of
course, a matter of lnterpretutio· and it mould be obvious that the
distance of' visibility.
Therb have been coudftfonul permissions given for sign erec-
tion on Wllliamson Road wherein the installer agrees to remove the
sign when requested by the City for street widening CF reconstruc-
In our me,ting at the site it wes generally and infornall~
agreed that if the mestern edge of the sign could be at midpoint
of the IS-foot setback that this would be satlsf·ctor~. This mould
place the sign 11 1/2 feet (4 * ? 1/2 reek) bock of or east of the
sidem·lk.
This is submitted to the Cit, Council for your consideration.
Interest in trying to hold signs bach from the streets and
expecially.tn the ¥illiauson Road ·rea. Hanover, if the sin· mere
to be adjusted to within the street mid,wing area, it is felt the
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. LJsh moved that the matter he referred to the City Attorney for prepar
tiaa of the proper measure granting revocable, non-transferable authority to Rack
Aheron Advertising to maintain a sin· at 3411 #illiomson Road. N ¥** encroaching
planned major arterial highnay right of may, The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pevhinson and unanimously adopted.
HUDSET-DRPARTIENT*OF PUBLIC I~ELFARR~ Coeecil bering dererr~d for Doe
meek the consideration of tan propoaed budget of the Department of Plbiic Welfare
for the flseel year 1969-69 8o that the City Homager might furmishftke body with e
breukdoun of the budget es to city. atete end federal shores, theClty-Meeaoer
eubmitted~a detailed breakdoun of, the:proposed Public Assiatence Hedger for the
fiscal year 1968-69. -' .... . ~
Hr. iheeler moved that Council tentotively epprove~the~budget ns enbmit-
ted end entboriaethe City. Manager toformard it to the State Department of ielfere
end institotiona foF'lts coesideretion.i The motion mas'seconded b! Mr.~Lish end
adopted. Hr. Hosmell v~tlng no. '*
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Maoeger submitted the follom.
Sug report on changes in the personnel of the Police D~partment and the Fire Deport-
ment for the mouth of March. 1968:
'Roanoke, VirDJute
April 8, 1968
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the police end the fire depart-
ment us of March 31, 1968:
~ire Department
'There m~e no personnel changes h the Fire Depart'meat durieg
March, ~968. There are no vacancies at this time with a full
complement of
'Folice Depart~ent
'~olice Officer Billy H, Thompson - resigned 3/1/68.
'Mrs. Virginia Mright - Clerk-Stenographer -*resigned 3/15/68.
'HFS. Susie Fo Hess - Clerk-Stenographer - resigned 3/15/68.
'Mrs. Sue M. Edwards - Clerk-Stenographer - hired 3/16/69.
'Hrs. Patricia A, Austin - Cierk-Stenographer - hired
'Police Officer Cordon B.-Parker - resigned - 3/26/68.
'Police Officer Paul A. Hiner. II - hired - 3/2~/~B.
'Ending March 31, 19be. there are five vacanclea.'
Respectfully subuitted,
S/ Julian F. Birst*
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Hr, Llsk mo~ed that the ~eport be receired and filed, The motion
aeeonded by Rr, Perkinsou add unanimously adopted,
~AGES-GIT~ H~LO?EE$: .~he City Manuger submitted the following report
recommending rerision of the Pay Plan for classified positions of the City of
Roanoke:
'Roanoke, Virginia
April 8, 1968
Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
Honorable Vincent S. Mheeler, Vice-Mayor
Honorable John M. Bosuell. Councilman
Honor'able James £. Jones, Councilman
Honorable David K. Lisk, Councilman
Honorable Frame N. Perkinson, Councilman
Honorable Roy R. Polla~, Sr., Councilman
City of Roanoke
Roanoke. Virginia
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Gentlemen:
By this letter, there Iv submitted to yon o recompendcd
revision of the Pay Plnn for c~essiffed,positioes~of the City
of Roanoke. This Plan is rorssrded cohcidentel uith the con-
sideration of the City aqdget,ror.the 1969-69 fiscal year. It
is recommended this Plnn be incorporated ia the 1960~69 Budget and
sade effective July 1. 1968. . .. , :.~
· The proposed Pay Plea is beretv attached. It is' Of the
schedules: Schedule I - the snsmary of the system of Pay
Rotes end Rnages~ and, Schedule 2 - the Pay Plan listing positions
and proposed applicable Rnnge~ nnd Steps, therefore.
, When, in early 1966, the City Council cospleted on overhaul
of .the City's Clasnir!cntion System lad Ply Plan, it is felt
there sas enacted an excellent progras. The result has served the
City sell and the manmr in shich it is formulated should continue
in good ese for many yearn.
Sith the adsinistration of o cospetent Personnel Departsent,
the surveillance and Judgsent of an interested Personnel Board
and flexibility of adjustments in Job descriptions it hms been.
and should continue to be, possible to keep the Classification
System current mlth the CJty*s reqn~esemts.
Ac~ospanylng the merits of the Classification System, there
is the parasoant aced to saintoin the Pay Plan current with condi-
tions as exlsthg at any time and ns anticipated wJthh n reason-
able future. Sound maintenance of the Pay Plan not only assures
the stability of the entire Pay and Classification Program but, more
importantly, enables the City .to adequately compensate its esplolees
and to maintain stable, capable and sufficient employees.
Snnlclpnl governmen~ is essentially e,uervice function.. There
are standards Of perforsonce by which various of its activities can
be measured, flat as a service function the measuresent of its
ability to perform is, to a large deRree, an Intangible factor
related solely to the people, mt'all levels, sba perform and repre=
sent the services.
These services constitute n wide scope of activities, none of
the services are indispensable in so long as the Cltl has assumed a
responsibility to provide such services to the public. There is
difficult7 in relating, especially in a Pay Plan. the various
positions in different services, to each other but it has to end can
be done. Huny people, outside of cia, oovernuent, may have their
individual opi~ionn as to 'what services ore important or unimportant,
or uhlch are essential or'unessential. This, though, should not,
within itself, bear upon the appraisal of the positions In each of
the services. These positions ere a par~,~ the Job that mast be
performed and each person in a position is expected to be qualified,
to render his or her best and to be integral part of a total service
program.'
Each employee, who'meets,his o~ her responsibilities, is entit-
led to a fair sage cosmensura~e with the Job and accospanying
requirements. Each inch esployee is also entitled to a mage that
provides some measure of financial accufit, in the times within
which he or she sorki and lives; and to the City's ~quiresents,
each employee must receive a wage that will assure the City the
best work of. the employee and n stability in its personnel rolls.
The rapidly growing demands upon the City in service expec-
tations, for higher skllle, [or more tn/ne from the salary dollar
and for increasing volumes of mark mast be a direct consideration
in determining wage lelels.
The Pa~ Plan herein submitted is the accumulated ~esult of two
years of continuing attention and study. The two lears is measured
back to the adoption of the 1966 Plan. As time has progressed con-
sideration hos been constontly given to changes in condit b ns as they
have effected Jobs and Job requirements.
Last year, 1967, a Pay Plan revision sas proposed for the 1967-
68 budget, effective Jul7 1, 1967. The City Council, because of
total budget requirements, reduced the proposal to what was essen-
tinlll a 2.5~ ~cro~s-the-b~nrd increase.· This increase was needed
and appreciated. Under this though some of the proposals then wade
could not be fully met and the now proposed Plan has to take this
situation into account along with further changes in conditions as
have occurred through the past year.
The
tiaa to:
I.
3.
Plan aa nam submitted is basad on atsdfeo of eld atten-
Sample ulge aid saint! scnlea lB tho local area mhere
comparable Jobs exist.
Rage and salary data from other cities and other govern-
mental agencies for posit ions that cannot be adequately
menanred locally, - ·
Rerleus of mhat la generally referred to ns cost of liv-
Ing factors,
Revieus of the various positions aa to cknngesin mark
nad shill requirements. - -
S. Jobs or positions math heaviest turnover, math highest
deunnd from other,employers, nnd ~ experienciug the most
difficulties ia replacement and filling of vncnncleo.
6, A~y available data and information as to predictable trends
In salary and uage levels and affecting cost factors,
Sane of the significant eleme~a of the proposed Plan are as
follows:
I. The Plan recommends revisions ranging to · maximum of
approximately 2OX. In some positions no revisinn, or OX. ia
recommended. This percentage of OX to 2OX range is Justified nn the
basis of conpnrioon uith similar Jobs locally or elsemhere nad the
difficulty Ia secndng replacemeot Jo vacancies. In particularly
the higher skilled and professional or semi-professional positions
the City is experiencing greater and greater problems in obtaining
nad holding competent personnel. There are soon job classifications
mhereln it fs felt the City's current scale le relatively close to
market levels, and this has been a factor in holding, certain of
these scales at close to their present bracket. Other classifica-
tions strongly merit increases at all steps.
2. The minimum wage has been adjusted throughout the Plan to
meet the revision, effective February 1, 1968, of the Federal
Minimum Rage from $1.35 to 51.60 per hour.
· The City is already feeling the effect of this change in the
Federnl miniuun and nndoubtedly ns spring and sumner activity,
constrnctJon.'~and otherwise, steps up, the effect will be kit
even stronger unless the minimum can be raised to the mnrhet.
,Rhea the Jobs within this $1.35 to $1.60 group arb moved
apmard, such has the chain r~actlon of pushing n~nlnst the Jobs
close to and'above the $1,60 in the present plan. Thus, other
classifications must be moved to compensate for this situation.
Lest year when theloderronges were adjusted to meet the then
change fn the Federal minimum wage and an adjustment of only 2.5~
was mode Jn other positions, it left in a number of instances
supervisory and other higher rated positions only a fen dollars
above the uininum wage classifications.
3. Positions in the Health Department have been removed
from the Plan consistent math the Harch 1, 1960 shirt of the
Department to the StateHealth Department.
· d. .Social. Service positions in the Deportment of Public Wel-
fare have been fitted to the present State scale for these po~i-
tJoos. The State sca/es consist of more steps than the City's
standard 6 ~np arrnngelent, By using the State minimum and
maxinnu and adjusting the intermediate 4 steps the State ranges
can be relattvel7 matched.
5. Classifications proposed to be added'are:
3323 Street #nintenance and Construction
Supervisor. Range 20
3324 Sewer Ualn~nnnce nad Construction
Supervisor Range 20
3306 Airport Field Superintendent Range 16
The street and semer supervisors mill be offset by the tho
deletions noted belom and constitutes a realignment within' the
PnbiJc Rorka Department~
The airport field aupervisor is to provide needed supervisory
strength Jn the Airport operation.
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'Though not shows
establish e third eiuuulficutloa of Fire Dispatchers.' Fire
OibPutcher I ore dispatchers for tbs Life Saving Crews.' Pre-
sent Fire Olupstchers II, vho ore equil IB solar! to e Fire
Ca,talc, uould becoee Fire Dfspctcher III. The hem Fire
Dispatcher 11 would be et pal level o! FJreuea end au time pro-
gresses it mould be proposed to gradually transition Ben control
rios dispatchers list this range. It is iisi projected to use
Fire Dispatcher III personnel is other positions within the Fire
Oepsrtment conuunsarute with their talk.
6. 'Cluualficetlons proposed to be deleted trim the present
2025 Public Works Coordinator
I20S Educational Assistant
?01100cket Sergeant
1012 Comuunicatioss Sergeant'
The firemen and policemen ranges were adjusted by the sane
calculated and It is hesitated to uae prelJufnor~ estJnatei, as
There are groniog needs everywhere for'persons ulth capabilI-
elell tervlcee. To do IR the govermmeet melt here flrll-eles$
persoeeel, To meet ell o! thJl the Ply PI~,e i~ the meier
' ' ee'epedtfulJ'y submitted,
' Julien F.:Hi~ t
C~ty Mlalg~w
Mr, Whoa.let moved that Council take the report of the City Manager under
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Attorney submitted the followin9 report
recommending the Icqvieiton or five p~rcell .of !and.needed for the mldenlng
improvement of Franklin Rood, $. Mo, (U. $. Route 220):
"Apri! 8, 1966
The Hoeoreble Mayor e'ed Members
Appraised values of fire (5) additional p~'rcels of land needed to
be acquired for the ubore ~Ject/ ~nly one ~f ~hich' involves a
have now been approved by the fllghmey Department and by ~he City
namely:
PercelO09 $25.00 '
010 50°00
013 1.00
057 1.00
have been conducted with theomner'of land'described a~Porcel 034
I recommend that by adoption of (he attached o~dinanc~ t~e Council
a total calh consideration of $77.00 a~d,.fa~ther~ authorize that
negotiations be had uith the owner of Parcel 034 described in the
tienal 2249 sq. ft. area of land, all ;or the sum of $7,265.00.
, 'S~ J* ~N. Kiacan~oa~
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council cbacar in: the r~C'omme'ndeti'on of the
S.W., (U. S. Route 220), under Project 0220-128-102', RW-201; flxin9 the considera-
tion offered to be paid by the City for each said parcel of land and/or eesenent
other terms and provisions of such acquisition: ~o~idlngfor negotiations for
certain options: proridihg for the City's acquisition ~ c~rtetn'of ~aid Land and
easements by condemnation, under certain circ~mstance~: uothorJzing the City
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Mr., Wheeler moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion wes seconded
bf Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote=
AYES: Messrs. D,snell. Jones, Lick. Perkimoo, Pollard. Nheeler sod May or
Dillard ........................................
HAYS: N,on ..........................
REPORTS OF COMWITTERS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STATE HIGH#AYS-CBAMBER OF COHE£RCE: Council baying
referred to · committee c,up,ned or Messrs. Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman. David
List end fl~roo E. Saner the bkls on construction of a storm drain s~stem in the
vicinity of King Street end Yin:os Mill R,sd to Glade Creek for tabulation, report
end recommendation, the committee submitted the follouiep report:
"R,emote, Virginia
April 8. 1966
To the City C,o,cfi
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids mere opened and read before City Council on March
for construction of a storm drainage system in the vacant:! of
King Street and Vim:on Hill Road to Glade Creek. This item of
an et ruction was contained Jo the Capital Improvements Bond Pro-
gram with an estimated cost of $24,000. Prerioea bids for this
project received on September 5, 19b?, ran far in excess of the
estimated amount and es n result this project mas re-engineered and
readvertised for bids. A tabulation of the bids for this project
is attached.
Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor, Inco~orated, mas the
lam bidder, math a bid of $26,359.6~ rot the installation of
concrete storm drainage pipe with an alternate ~d of $26,716.59
for corrugated metal storm drainage pipe. Although the low bid
is approximately $2.359.6B above the money included in the Bond
Issue for this project, it is the recommendation of ~our Commit-
tee that Aaron J. Conner*s bid be accepted and they be awarded
contract ~r this wort.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman,
S/ David K. List
David £. List
S/ B~ron £. Hamer
Byron E. Honer"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the commit-
tee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~18095) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Aaron J. Conner. General
Contractor, Inc., for constructing e storm drain to serve the Idlewid Part area of
the Clt~; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract;
rejecting another bid made for said work; and providing for a, emergency.
(For fu~l text of Ordl#aace. see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 17.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AVES: #easts, Bos~ell, Jonas, Lisk~ Perhiasoo, Pollard, #heeler end Muter
Dillard .......................... ~ .......... ?. ·
MILS: Mole ........................... O.
Mr. ~heeler then offered the folloulsg emergency Ordinanca appropriating
$2,2sg.Hs ko corer tb cost of the. project:
(u19096) AH OROIHARCE to amend amd reordsiu Section u89, 'Cuplksl,' of khe
1967-68 Appropriation Ordi~uaceo mud providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see prdinusce Dooh No. 32,
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The earlap ems seconded by
Mr. LUsh and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: #astra. Bengali, Joeeu. Lash. PerkJnsou, Pollard, Wheeler and Ma~or
Dillard ..................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STATE HIGH~AVS-CHAWHER OF COMWERCE: Council buying
referred to u committee composed of Mayor Benton 0. Dillard. Chairman. Messrs.
Vincent S. Wheeler and Julian F. Hirst to confer with pruper officials of the
state concerning th~ allocation of state funds for t~ construction of a new Mill
Mountoln access road. the committee submitted the following report recommending
that the city enter into an agreement with the State Highway Deportment for a nee
Mill Mountain Access Road at a total state share o~ $262,500.00 and u city share
of $62,500.00:
#Roanote. Virginia
April 6, 1968
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council en March 4, 1966, referred to the undersigned
an investigation of mhether additional State partic~ating funds
could be obtained fo~ construction of the neu access road from the
Walnut Avenue area to Mill Mountain along the north end east slopes
of the mountain. At th~ time the matter was before the Cfr! Coencil
on Retch 4, me were advised that the project was estimated to cost
$325,000 and that the State Highuay Department had allocated un assu-
red State funds of
Vour committee has loohed into this matter and information has
been obtained from State Highway Department representatives.
The State advises tba't the allocation of State funds is pre-
scribed under un arrangement between the Virginia Department of
Highuuls and the Virginia Outdoor Recreation Commission.
policy, approved b~ the State Highwa! Commission, provides a maxi-
mum allocation to any one project of $200,000.
The committee bas, howevar, found that the State can exceed
this amount on the basis of 50 percent State participation of.
excess cost over $200,000 up to a~tul of $300,000 of State rands.
In this project this would mean that the State would provide
$200.000 plus SO percent of the excess of $125.000 or $62.S00 for
total State share of $262,S00 end the CUt! share of $62.500.
It is the opinion of your committee that this allocation is
within the limits of the Stats flighway Deportment and that these.
additional funds will greatly help in financing the program.
Thc committee*recommends that the ¢lt~ Council by resolution
Inform thc State Hlghmuy Department of Its acceptance of the pro-
m eca and its agreement ko provide fends currently estimated ut
62.500 aa the Clty*s shore or the total cost of the project.
This resolution uoold make It possible for the State to go ahead uith
detailed survey and plans.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Benton O. Dillard
Benton OD Dillard
S/ Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent S. Nh~eler
S! Julian F. Hlrst
Jultuu F. Hirst*
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur In the recomuendutiou of the
committee and offered the following Resolution:
(~lB09T) A RESOLUTION approving iud coumittJng the City*a assistance in
the construct ion by the Virginia Department of Nlghn~s of a nam access road from
the Mulnut Avenue n~a uruund the north and east slopes of Mill Moontain to connect
uitb the Blue Ridge Parknay Spur Road to Mill Mountain.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32. page 19.)
Rr. Rheeler Bayed the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas
neconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, PerkJnson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................................. 6.
NAYS: Mr. Bosmell ........................1.
Hr. Wheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$62.50o.oo to cover the shore of the city for the project:
(~1R098) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section 389, #Capit~," of
the 1967-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and prorldtng faf ~n emergency.
(For full tex~ of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 20.)
Mr. Rheeler move~ the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the £olluwing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk. Perkinson. Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................................ 6.
NAYS: Mr. Bosnell .......................1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SALE 0Y PBOPEBTy-sTREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. IROn&, uoth~ lzlng the
conveyance by the City of Roanoke to Messrs. Fred P. Bullington and Aylett B. Cole-
man, or their assigns, of a non*exclusive, perpetual easement for the use of a cer-
tain strip of land on the northeast side of Edgemood Street, S, W., for the sum of
$50.00, cash, having been before Council for its first reading, read and laid'over,
mos again before the body, Mr. Perklnson offering the follo~in9 for its second readJ
und final adoption:
(818086) AN ORDINANCE ·uthorizlog the City's cooveyatce to Fred P.
B·llingtoo end Aylett B. Coleasn, or their assigns, of · ·on-exclusive, perpetull
easeme·t rot tho ·se of a uertsle strip of land on the northuest side of Edgeiood
Street, S. W** ups· certsfl terms sad conditions:
(For full text of Orchunce, see Ordinance Bosh No. 32, page 10.)
Hr. Perkl·so· m~ved the ad,pti,· of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seco·dad by Mr. ~beoler and ~dopied by the follouino vote:
AYES: Ressrs.'Bosuell, Ju·es, Link, Perkins,n, Pollard, #heeler and
MIyor Dillard ................................... ?.
NAYS: Hone ...........................
iATER DEPARTMENT: Council havi~ concurred in the recUuuendatlo· of the
City Manager that the city furnish city voter service to the propert~ o! I·gersoll-
Rind and ,1her properties along said uater main in the vicJnitl of Vhiteside Street
N. E.. the Cji! Hannger submitted the folloulng report:
'Roanoke. ¥1rginlu
April G. 1960
Honotable.#ayor und City Council
R,snake, Virginia
At your meeting on ApFi! 1. 19&9. 1 incorrectll advised you
os to the construction of the voter line to IngevsoII-Rand from
Yirglnlo Route 115. ~e had planoed and anticipated nil along
that this would bed,ne by Git7 forces. Bowever. I overloohed.
unJntentionaHy, the requirement under the City Charter. Section
40. that any project or public luproveuent cost in excess of $$,000
shall be done bl plans, specifications and advertisement of co·-
tract vith auard to the lowest responsible bidder.
The Git! Attorney in the preparatio· of his resolution on
this project ls aa:ordlagly providing for ~ is arrangement.
Respectfulll submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirtt
Juliou F. Birst
City Manager"
Mr. Hheeler moved that the repa't be received and file d. The mot ion ua s
seco·ded bI Hr. Pollard and uninimousl! adopted.
Council having directed the City Attar·ay to prepare the proper measure
authorizing the City Manager to approve a metered water con·action to serve the
proper! of Ingersoll-Rand Compan~ and other properties along the water main, he
presented same; whereupon, Br. #heeler offered the following Resolution:
(~18099) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve a uetered
water connection to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, ~on certain terms and conditions:.
(F~ full text of Res,luria·. see Resolution Book No. 32, page 21.}
Hr. Wheele~ moved the adoptlou of the Resolution. ~he motion was senonde
bl Nr. Jones ned adopted b~ the following vote:
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AYES: Eeasro. B,snell, Jones, Link, Perkins,o, Pollard, Eheeler ned
Nnyor Dlllord--~ ..... ~ .......................... ?o
NAYS: Bone ...........................
I, this coonectlooe the City Attorney bnviog prepared the proper weasorn
pr,riding tar · certain extension or the anser distribution sjteu of the
Roue,he northerly frown point in Nhiteslde Street, N. E** authorizing the
occeptnnce of u deed of eosewent from irs° Carrie L. Brugh, for the sou of $167.00,
ca,ho for the construction, operation ,nd waJntennnce of n portion of said water
g, in extension; end providing for ecqnlsltfoo of a licexrn frog the N,rial& nnd
Western Railway Company to construct nnothe~ portion of said anser nde under the
railroad right of way, he presented nine; nherenpon, Hr. Perhioson offered the
f,Il,alan Ordinanee:
(~lBlO0) AN ORDINANCE providing for n certain extension of the City's
water diatributlm system northerly from n point in Uhiteside Street, N. E.; authori-
zing the acceptance or a deed of easement for the comtruction, operation and
wiintenance of a portion of said water main extension across private
providing for acquisition of n license to construct another portion of said water
main under a railroad right-of-way; and providing rot on emergency.
(For mil text or Ordinance. see Ordionnce Book No. 32. page
Hr. Perklnson n,red the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was aec,nde(
by Hr. Mheeler and adopted-by the following vote:
AYES: Eessra. Boswell. Jones, Lis&, Perkins,n, Pollard. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................
PHRC~ASE OF PROPERTY: Connc]] he[tog directed the City Att,r,ay to
prepare the proper ueanure accepting the offer of Mrs. Monde Huff Fife to quitclaJu
end convey to the City of Roanoke her property described as Lot 3. Block 35, East
Cate Addition, he presented sane; whereupon. Mr. Boswell moved that the following
Ordtnnnce be placed upon its first rending:
(=lBlOl) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of Lot 3.
Block 35. according to the Map of the East Gate Ad~tioo to the City of Roanoke.
upon certain terms and conditions.
MHEREAS, Mnude H. Fife. being the owner of the unimproved lot of land in
the City of Roanoke, hereinafter d~acribed, under the will of one Clarence B. Huff,
deceased, not of record in the local Clerk's Office, has offered to give. donate,
quitclaim and convey :said 'lot to tbe CIV. without warranty, provided th~ City
Attorney prepare the necessary deed of quitclaiu and see to its recordation, along
with the recordation of a certified copy of the will of said decedent and copies of
certain probate orders entered In the Connty Court of Ecs,r. State of Texas; and
MREREAS,' the aforesaid lot, bein~ currently appraised at a fair war&et
value of $400.00, is currently assessed at n value of $160.00 on the City's 1968
real estate tax book; and
MHEBEAS, the COUBCII baying comsldered the aforesaid proposal is agree-
able to accepting the offer made to the Clt~ b~ Mrs. #audi H. Fire,
THEREFORE, HE IT DRD&INED by the Conncil or theCit! or Roanoke that the
City Attorney bp, un~ he is hereby uuthqrimed raRd directed to prepare rot proper
ezecetfon, nokmomimdgmemt nnd delivery to the City, a proper deed by the terms of
mhich Monde H. Fire together.ulth her husband m~uld give, doeute, quitclaim and cfi-
vey to the City or Roanoke oil said part!es* right, title and interest in end to n
certain lot begum nnd described ns Lot 3, Block 35, nccorct~g to the #ap of the
East Gate Addition to the City or Roanoke, said deed to be aide and executed mlth-
out wurnnty on behalf or the aforesaid'grantors, and to be aide upon nominal conuid4
ration or O~e Dollar ($1.00), cash, and to have accompanying it for recordation
the Clerk's office or the Hastings Court or the City or Roanoke u certified copy or
will or Clarence B. Huff. deceased, heretofore probated in motor Coonty, Texas. end
such other papers us may be necessary to show good title to said lot in the City's
aforesaid grantors.
The motion was seconded by Br. #heeler and adopted by the rolloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List, Perkinson. Pollard. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................... ?.
NAYS: None ............................O.
HOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS HUSIHESS:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having invited Mr. Rossell R. Hen,lev.
Executive Director of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to
discuss the avenues available for providing housing for displaced persons. Hr.
Henley advised that the current programs will provide some housing and that all of
the federal funds for the current fiscal year have been expended for public housing.
In this connection, Messrs. Elbert H. Waldron, J. Hubert Fralin and
Edward B. Rusbton appeared before the body expressing the opinion that t~re is u
real opportunity for private enterprise and private property owners to get
together on the problem.
Council being or the opinion that n Citizens' Advisory Committee as
previously proposed by the City Manager to enable broader citizen participation in
community improvement could handle the problem'. Mr. Wheeler moved that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure providing for a Citizens* Advisor
Committee and that the question be referred to the City Manager to mark Mith the
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. local builders and various agencies
for report, The motion was seconded by Mr. List and unanimously adopted.
PUBLIC WELFARE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Jones called attention to the need for un
appointmeot of n member of Council to the Projects for Long Range Planning
Committee of the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Sirra ms, Iccorporated. and
moved that the Mayor appoiBt a representative of the body to serve on the committee
of the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services. Incorpovn~do The motion mas
seconded by Mr. List and unanimously adopted.
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#cpor Dillard Ippoleted #r. JiBes Z. Jones to represent Council on the
coBmltteeo
SENERS AiD STORH DRAINS: Mrs. EaBett A, Drone Ippeered before the bad!
etd reqoesled then her propertI located.on the Best side or #oodleed Rood, $.
decoFlbnd o8 Lots 2 end 3, Block 8, RoseBood Perk, Ottlclll Trix Nos. 4440830 led
4440829, be excllded trot the senit-erl sewer project tar Erooteide Lone, mod Mood-
lend Rood, $. £. . .
Ir. Wheeler Loved thin the question be referred to the CiOI Rclc0er tar
Itudl, report etd recoamendetion to Council.
The notion nas seconded bT Mr. Liik
nnd ueeniaousll adopted.
On motion,of Hr. Wheeler, seconded bl #r~ Perkinson and unnniucusll
adopted, the Beating Bce adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Idalor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MERTIN$,
Mondcy, April 15, 1968.
The Council of the City of ROaBOhe Bet h regular meeting lB tie Conecll
Chamber la the.Municipal Building. Monday, April 15, 1966, at 2 p,u,, the regular
meeting hour. with Mayor Dillard presidhg.
PRESENT: Councilmen John R, Bosuell, Janes E, Jones, Ua~ld.E. Link,
Froob N. Perklncon, Jr.. Boy a. Pollard, Sro, VJeceot S. Mbeeler end Mayor Benton O,
Diller~ ............................... ~ ...............
ASSENT: Nose ...............................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr~ Julian F, Hlrst, City Manager. Mr. Byron E. Honer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Macanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting ·as opened uith a prayer by the Reverend Robert
Matts, Pastor. Calvary Methodist Church,
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
December lB, 1967. having been furnished each member of Council on motion of Mr.
Pollard, seconded by Mr. Perkiason and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed ·ith and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPO~ PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM BRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
construction of a sanitary sener on Orange ~venue, N. E.. from Timber. Creek to the
east corporate limits, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until Z p.m.
Monday. April lB. 1969. and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard
oshed if anyone hod 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; uhereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the folloming
bids:
Branch ~ Associates, Incorporated $ 75.531.00
Hudgins ~ Pace 76,585.00
Draper Construction Company 77,668.T5
Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor. Incorporated lbU,gh8.90
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
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perklnson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appoioted Messrs. Vincent S. Rheeler, Chairman. David E.
Link and Byron E. Hamer as members of the committee.
~TREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Mon-
day. April 15. 19~B, on the request of Club Vie· Corporution end Roanoke Distributin
Company, Incorporated. that the southern lBO feet of a 12-foot alley running north
to Tuenty~third Street. and the ·es~rn 200 feet of a 1R-foot alley extending east
from the above stated alley parallel to Patterson Avenue, be vacated, discontinued
and closed, the matter ·aa before the bo~.
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II this connection, the Cit~ Plsenieg Coamissixt snbuitted the following
report, reeommeedlng that the request be grnnted:
'#nrch 14, lq68 ..
The Boeorsble Denton O, Dillsrd, Dnyor -
endMembers of City Council
Boemoke, Ylrginle
Geetlemen:
At its regelur Reefing of Dnrch &, 1968 the City Plnsnieg Casals-
sloe considered the nbove described request. Mr. Jenmings T,
Bird, nttoreey represeetieg the petitioners, appeared before the
Plennleg Commission nnd outlined the portion of tke subject elleys
being requested for closore in order to permit Roanoke Distributing
Coupaey to better develop properties It the imuedinte oreo. Dr.
gird stated thet the subject alleys hsve never beer opened and they
ere not likely to serve o beneficial purpoac to cay or the putties
in the immedlnte vicinity. It ubs further noted that the elley*s
closure mill eot deprive nnyone of access.
Upon considering this request, the Plsnei~ Commisska esked Hr.
gird shout the ultiuste ese of the properties betueen the
BellBoy tracks and Patterson Aveeueo Dr..Bird fmdlceted thor the
propevt! in question sos essentially under one mnJor property
abner end sill probnbly be developed ns a single tract. Ensuing
discussion uith the Plnnning Couulssioners revealed no reasons
shy the subject alleys should not be closed.
A motion mas made end eaoeimoualy carried recommending to Cit~
Council that t~ petitioners* request be granted, subject to the
retention of the cit~ of eny utilit7 easements.
$1ncerell yours.
$! Oexler N. Smith
Uavid Uick
Council having opposed vieuers ia connection sfth the application, the
viemers submitted a stiffen report, advising that they visited and vieeed the nile7
in question snd the adjacent neighborhood and are unanimously of the opinion that
inconvenience mould result, either to any ~ diFfdual or to the pub/fo, from vacating
discontinuing nod closing same.
DF. James F. Johnson, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Couacf! la support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to t~request, nra #heeler moved that
Council concur in the recomuendatiun of the Cit! Piaa~i~ Commission nad that the
follom~g Ordinance be placed aport Its first reading:
(m18102) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
the southern 150 feet of a 12-foot alley runnin0 north and south betseen Pattersoo
Avenue and Rorer Avenue, S. W., (nos closed) parallel to Twenty-Third Street. S.
and the sestern 200 feet of a 12-foot alley extending east iron the above-stated
alley parallel to Patterson Avenue, $. W., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
WHEREAS, Club Vies Corporation nad Roanoke Distributing Compnny, lac., haw
heretofore filed their petition before the Conncil of the Clt! of Roanoke, Virginin,
in accordance sith Ins, requesting the Council to permanently vecate, discontinue
close the southern 150 feet of u 12-foot alley running north mud south betseen
Pntterson Avenue and Rorer Avenue, S. W., (oas closed) parallel to Tseety-tbird Sire, C,
S. W., and the western 200 feet of a 12-foot alley extending east from the above-
stated alley parallel to Patterson Avenue, S. N., both portions of alleys being in
Block 56, according to the #ap of West End and River Vies, and more particularly
hereinafter described, of the filing of mhich petition due notice sas given to the
public ns required by lam; and
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'WHEREAS, lu accordance uith the pruyera of said.petition, vlevera mere
appointed by the Council on tho 12th dh7 of February, 1968, to vleu the property
amd to report in urJtiug uhethur in their opinion uny inconvenience mould result
from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closed said portions of nlleys$
WHEREAS, it appears from the urJtten report of the vieaers filed mith
the City C~rk on April 4, 1968, that no Inconvenience mould result either to uny
individual or to the public from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
said portions of alleys; amd
WII£REAS, Council nt its meeting on February 12, 1969, referred the peti-
tion to the City Planning Commission, ahich Commission by Its report filed uftb
Council on March 18, 1968, recommended that the.petition to vacate, discontinue
and close the above-described portions of alleys be approved, subject to the reten-
tion by the City of any utility easements; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the question before the Council ut
its regular meeting on April 15. 1968. after due and timely notice thereof was
published in the Roanoke Rorld-Neaa, at which hearing all parties Jn ~terest nod
citizens ,ere afforded un opportunity to be heard on the question; and
h~ERRAS, from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no incon-
venience alii result to any individual or to the public from permanently vacating.
discontinuing and closing the said portions of alleys, ns applied for by the
petitioners, subject to the retention by the City of any public utility easements,
and that, accordingly, said portions of nlleyssbould be permanently closed.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIh~D by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
the southern ISO feet of a 12-foot alley rnuning north and south between Patterson
Avenue and Rorer Avenue. S. M., (non closed) parallel to Twenty-third Street,
S. i.. and the uesteru 200 feet of u 12-foot alley extending east from the above-
stated alley parallel to Patterson Avenue, $. W., in the City Of Roanoke, Virginia,
more particularly described as follons:
(1) BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the north line of
Patterson Avenue, $. W., and the east line Of a 12-foot alley
running north nad south between Rorer Avenue and Patterson
Avenue through Bloch 56, West Sad and River View Map; thence
math the east line of said alley in a northerly direction, pas-
sing the masterly terminus of anoth er 12-foot alley running east
and west through said block, in nil ISO feet, more or less, to
point; thence mfth a line across said alley in a westerly direc-
tion 12 feet, more Or leas, to u point the west line of said alley,
such line across the alley being the southerly boundary line of
that p~ion of the same alley that nas closed by the Council of
the City of Roanoke by ordinance No. 11803. dated May 16, 1953;
thence with the nest line of said alley and in n southerly direc-
tion 150 feet to n point on the north line of Patterson Avenue,
$. W.; thence with the north line of Patterson Avenue in an
easterly direction 12 feet, more or less, to the place of BEGIN-
NING:
BEING the southerly 150 feet of the 12-foot alley running north
and south through Block 56, West End and River Vtew Map. from
Rorer Avenue to Patterson Avenue;
(2] REGI~NlffG ut the northwest corner of Lot 16. Block S6, Mesa
End and River View Map; thence in an easterly direction with the
south line of u 12-foot alley running east and mast through said
Block S6, 200 feet, more or less, to a point on said alley, being
a common corner between Lots 12 and 13, Block 56; thence Jo
northerly direction across said alley 12 feet, more or less. to a
point on the north line of said alley, being a common corner bet-
ween LOts 4 and 5, Block 56; thence Jo a masterly direction uJth
the north line of said alley 200 feet, more or less, to a point On the
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· est line of the 12-foot alley described In paregrepk (1) herele-
above, being also the southuest corner or Lot 8~ thence it u
southerly dlreotioe ultb the east lose cf the hereinnbore described
alley 12 feet, more or less, to the piece o!
BEING the uesterly 200 feet of the 12-~oot elley rueeleg nest rrou
Tuenty-thJrd (23rd) Street through 8loch Sb, Nest End end River
Vfew Mep;
be, led they hereby ere, perllBeotly VlCnted, discOltileed end oloaed; eld thee nil
~Jgh~o title oBd le~eresL of the Clay of Roneohe eed of the public in eod to the
seue be, end they hereby ere, released Jeaofar el the Council of the City of Roeeohl
Il empowered so tO d~o, exc'ept thee eny public utility eeaemeK s locnted therein are
hereby reserved by the Cit~.
HE IT F~RT~R ORDAINED that Lhe City E~giee~ be. end ke hereby is,
direc'ted to murk ~permanently vacated' oB said portions of alleys on Ill maps end
pleas on f lie in his office on which said alleys are shomn, referring to the boob
ned page or Ordinances end Resolotiona of the Council of the City of Seoeohe nberefn
this ordinance shell be spread.
OR IT FURTHER ORHAIA~D that the Clerk of the Council deliver to the
Cloth of the Hns~lngs Court for the C~ty of Roanoke, ¥irginle, a certified copy of
this ordinance In order that the clerh of said court ma~ mahe proper notation on all
mops or plats recorded in his office upon which ere shown said alleys, or said
portions of alleys, as' pr'ovi~ed by lan, end that, if so requested bl On! party in
Interest, be may record th~ same In the deed book in his office Indexing the same
in the name of the City of Roanohe as grantor a~ la the name of uny party in
interest N~O may request it as grantee.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinaon and adored by the following vote~
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lish, PerhJoaou, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGBTS: A communication from the Appalachian Pouer Company,
mitring a list o[ street lights i~stalled end/or removed during the mouth of March,
X969, mas befor~ the body.
Mr. Link moved that thc communication be received end filed. The motion
mas seconde~ b~ Mr. Perhinaon and unanimously adopted.
SEtIERS AND STORM DRAINS: A petition signed by twenty-seven property
in that portion of the Jefferson Hills area recently annexed to the City Of Roanoke,
Mr. Warren H. Gardner appeared in support of the petition.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the petition be referred to the City M~nager to
prepare ~a estimate of the cost and to follom the proper procedure for i~tiating
sewer project to serve the e~a, The motion wes seconded by Mr. Jones and neanim
adopted.
· HOUSING~SLUM CLEARANCEs A comooelootlon frou the City of Roanoke
Sedeunlopsent nad Housing Authority advising that effeotlve Hey H0 1968, the Isximn,
per sauna income limits of $3,300,00 for one or two pernous st the Lsusdowue Park
sad Lincoln Terrace Housing FroJectc mill be Ingressed to $3,600,00, thus the
maximum ef $3,500.00 for three or four persons mill be lncrnoced to $4,100,00 sad
that the maximum of $3,600.00 for fL or more persons sill be increased to $4,400.0(
uss before the body.
Hr. Per~incon moved that the cnmnnufcutfoo be recelred nad flied. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted,
S~RS AND STORM DRAINS: A Recoluttn of the City of Salem, requesting
thus the contract betueen the City of Roanoke sad the City of Sol'em dated October 16
1953, dealing with the treatment of domectie and cemeercinl wastes, be amended by
~ddlag th~eto o 31.4S-acre tract of land located north of State Route 638, utc
before Council.
Hr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to u conulttee composed of
Mayor ReaSon O. Dillard, Chairman, Vincent 5. Wheeler and Julian F. HOrst for study,
report and recoomeadctlon to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Jones and
unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTME~: A COmmunication fram Mrs. H. Do McT.t~? ,reqoesting
that the Weed Ordinance be enforced, mas before the body.
#r. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
ntrlct enforcement of the Weed O~ Inenceo The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
Z~NING: A petition of fifty-eigh~ residents of the mrthwest section of
the city requesting that certain properties located north of Orange Avenue bounded
on the meat by Tenth Street and the east by Darrell Street, be rezoned t~om RG-1,
General Residential District and RD, Duplex Residential District, to RS-3, Single
Family Residential District, mas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the request for renaming be referud to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
uss seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
SERERS ANO STORM DRAINS-EASEmeNTS: A comeunica~on from Mr. J. Gleneood
· r lchler, Attorney, representing Apartment Investments, Incorporated offering
to 9rant end convey to the city a perpetual easement, fifteen feet mode around a
proposed apartment building ~ exchange for the release and abandonment of a storm
drain crossing the rear of Lots 13 - 18, Winona Addi~io~.~n the event ltahnuld
become necessary to replace the exist inn 3~-ln~h storm drab upon which the butldin
sill be constructed, ~nc before the body.
~r. J. Oleuwoud Strlckler, Attorn~,sppenred lo behalf of his client,' Jfl
support of the request.
The COt/ ·Manager submitted a verbal report concurring in the request of
Mi. Strichler.
Hr. Wheeler moved that Conncil concur h the request of Apartment Invest-
ments, Incorporated, that the City Attoruel be directed to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the acquisition of a perpetual easement across Lots 15 16, 17 a
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18, Block 5, WIsons Addition, for possible f~tere use, The motion uss seconded
Mr. Joee~ sud.unnniuoocly sdopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
~UDGET-GEMERS. AND STORM ORAINS~ The City Msnnger subwltted nwritteu
report sdvising th*t On sdditionul $53,75 wee needed to cover advertising costs
for bids in connection with the construction of n stars drniu System is the viciuil
o! King Street end Ylnton Mill Rood to Glade Creek end requesting that the $53,75
~ppropriated,
· Mr. Nheeler.woved that Council concur in the request end offered the
following emergency Ordineu~e:
(#lOl03) AN ORDINANCE tO faced end reordnfo Section ~89, #Capital,' of
the 1967-66 Appropriution,Ordlnnnce,.nud p~oviding for nn cwergewcy~
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 32, page 25.)
NFo Wheeler waved the ~doptiou of the Ordinance. The motion wee seconded
by Hr. Link end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Lish, Perklnsoo. Pollard, Nheeler end Rayne
Dillard .......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...................= ........ O.
BUDCET-I~RSONNEL: The City Manager subuitted n written report recomueud-
lng that $200 be transferred from Printing end Office Supplies to Advertising
under Section al4, 'Personnel,' of the 1967-66 budget, to provide funds in the
account for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Mr. Nbeeler moved that Council concqr in the recomwendnt~ of the C~ y
Mannger end offered the followingasergency Ordinance:
(~lR104) AN ORDINANCE to auend and reozdnln Section ~14, "Personnel,"
of the 1967-69 Appropriation Ordinnnce. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, nee Ordinance 8oo~ No. 32, page
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wee seconded
by Mr. Pollard end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Lisk, Perkinuon, Pollard, NEeeler and Mayor
Dlllerd ................... = .................... ?.
NAYS: None ..........' ............ %---0.
BUDGET-FlEE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted s written report
advising that Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment under Section ~47, "Fire,' has
been expended'sad recomwending t~atl $1,500 be tra'nsferred from Clothing and Ptrsonsl
Supplies to' Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment to provide funds for the remni~d
of the fiscal year.
Br. Nheeler woved~t~'a~'~ouncil co,cur in:the.recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following e~er~ency Ordinance:
(~lR105) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reorduin Section ~47, 'Fire,' of the
1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an eaergency.
(For full text 6f Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 32, page 26.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the OrdJnnnce. The notion was seconded
by 'Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link. Perktnson. Pollard. ~heeler and Mayor
Dl~rd .......................................... 7.
NAYS: None .........~ ................. O.
B~OCET~~AGE$*CITY EMPLOYEES: The C~y Msneger.subuitted · mrlttni~repor!
recoume·diag thsl Personal Services ·oder Section n63, 'Municipal Bellding** of the
1967-68 budget be amended b! sppropvintleg $135.00 tO the account ~ provide for the
employment o~ ·-C·stodiea IZi it Grade 1lb Step 6, It ~390,00 p~ momtho
Mr. Link Bayed th·t Conncil cancer Jn tbs recomeendation of'the city
isneger ·ed offered the ~olloul·g emergency Ordinance:
... (m18106) AK ORDINANCE to emend end reordsi· Section m63,
D·JldJug,' of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordissnce, end providh g for un emerge·cy.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 27,)
Mr. Lisk moved the edoptio· of the Ordinance. The motion uss seconded
Mr. Wheeler sad adopted by tbs folio·lng rote:
AYES; Messrs. Dosuello Jones, Lisk, Perkinso·, Polln~ , Wheeler end
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................
#ATER D£PADTI4ENT: The City Manager submitted 8 urltten report transmit-
ting · sumner! of the res·Its of the Pitoeeter Aasociates survey for the current
fiscal year of the distribution.system for the detection of mater leeks expressing
the opinion that e good Job is being done.
Mr, Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motba mas
seconded by Mr. Jones end unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARYM~NT: The City Mnnager submitted tbs follouJng report
recomuendl·g that the bid of Diamond Chevrolet Corporation for furnishing o police
patrol uapon J· the amount of $3,698,97 be accepted end that the instillation 'of n
metal partition utth bullet-proof glass behind the front seats at aa sddltfnnel
cost not to exceed $115.00 be approved:
April IS, 1968
· Honorable Ma~or and Clt! Council
Roanoke, ¥lrgtnlo
Dy Ordnance. No. 179060, the City Council r~J acted oil bids
received on December 11, 1967, for the foraishlng of one Police
patrol mapo· es provided, in the current budget. The Conncll
farther directed that there he a reodvortiaement for bids on
this particular item and. that the same be opened 1· the office
of tbs Purchasing Agent end n report be made back to the
Council.
I· response to the rosdeertlaement0 one bid mas received
~nd opened in the office of the Purchasing Agent at 11:00
March 7, 19~9o This bid nas sobmitted by Diamond Chevrolet
Corporation on a 1968 Medal nPSI0535 Chevrolet Step Van ·t the
sam of $3,699.~?, uhtch ama·ut includes trade allomance for a
1957 Ford Patrol Mogon. The speciffcotlona require · metal
partition math bullet-proof glass behind the front seats; ham ever, the
bidder stated in bid that his vehicle uonldcnntein a mire mesh
partition mlth a sliding door. Yhe bidde~ advises that the ~etal
partition math bullet-proof glass can be installed locally it an
additional cost not,to emceed $115.00.
The bid has been reviemed math the Police Deportment end it
ia the opinion of all concerned that this from Diamond Chevrolet
Corporatiqn is acceptable, provided the vehicle could have instal~
led n metal partition math n bullet-proof glass.
It is recommended that the Council extend s~ch outburst! Bs
mould be appropriate to persia the City t.o accept this bid of .
Diamond Chevrolet Corpornttn ct the sun of $3,698,97 providing
for the additional expenditure of tot to exceed $115 for the
Snstcllctlon of the metal partition uith the bullet-proof glass.
The sum of $4,000 is available lu the present budget for
this unit of equipment.
Respectfully' ambulated,
$/ Julius F. Hlrst
Julinn F. Hlrst
City Mnnsger"
Mr. Perkim°n loved that Council concur, in the recommendation of the City
Manager and authorize him to proceed with the purchase of the police patrol ungono
The notion uns seconded b! Hr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
BUOGRT-PLANNIMG: The Roanoke V~lley Regional Planning Commission submit-
ted the follbuiog report advising that on the basis of $0'.15 per capita the share
of the City of Ronnoke Ju the nnnual budget of the Roanoke Volley Regional Planning
Commission for the fiscal year 1968-69 In $'15,34B.15:
'April 4, 1966
Miss Virginia L. Shaw
City Clerk
Municipal Dullding
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Miss Shaw:
The Executive Committee of this CoemJsslon has recommended that
the annual budget for FY *69"be based on the population esti-
mates of the Bureau of Population and Economic Research for
1966. On the basi~ of $0.15 per capita, the following would
apply annually.
Local Government Population Amount
Roanoke City 102,321 $15,348.15
Rotetourt County 18,019 2,?02.B5
Roanoke County 49,700 T.455.00
Salem 22,569 3,395.35
Vinton 5,000 750,00
Total 197,609 $29,641.35
Estimates indicate that uith eligible matching federal grants,
thin budget will enable the Commission to meet the requirements
of the mopping program, the continuing transportation planning
process, utc** as well as to undertake new regional projects
such as preparation for the 1970 Census, mass transit ntudies
and a t~bulat'iou of existing public facilities and development of
intelligible and realistic goals.
Thank you for your continued interest and support.
Sincerely,
S/ Thomas D. Smedley,.
Thomas D. Smedley
Planning Director'
Mr. Jones moved 'that the report be referred to the Budget Commission for
considmtion in Itu preparation of the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1969-6q.
The motion ual seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unnnimoualy adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: Council having' referred to a coamittee composed of Messrs. Roy R
Pollard. Sr., Chairman, Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Byron E. Honer and Marshall L.
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Birris tho bfd~.o~ the repair of certsfm iress of iotuoy 5/23 i¢ Eolsohe #s~fclpol
(Noodrum) Air~ort, for tabulation, ~eport sod recomuesdstlol to Coslcll, the
committee submitted 'the rolJoulog report:
"ioloohe, Flrgimll
April 15, 1968
To the City Council
~oiooke, Flrgfslo
Gentlemen:
On Noodoy, April. B, 1969, bids were opened aid reed before
wly Ho, 5/23 al Rolnohe #anicipll (Ioodrlu) Airport. Four bids
uere received uith 5, R, Brlper Paring Compliy submitting the
bid or unit cost or $3,05 per squire yard roe paving to be
replaced,
A Comuittee composed or the undersigned mss Ippolnted to
tlbulute Iod review these bids, TIbulution or the bids revel-
led the cost oF repairs to Runnsy 5/23, predlclted upon ~e unit
bid price or $3.85 per squire yard, to run I total or $6,845.30.
This leu bid usu In order nad your committee reels thus it is un
acceptable bid,
lo addition to the ~6~845.30 needed for this work an addi-
tional $16.76 is required to ply roe cost or advertising this
project.
It is the recommendation or your Comuittee this cat; Council
by appropriate badges ordfaaoce approprfite $6~eB~.o~ to cover the
coat or Lhis work.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ kay R, Pollard, Sr.
Roy. R, Pollard, Sr., Chairman
5/ Frank N, Perhinson, Jr.
Fronh ~. Perkinsono Jr**
5/ Byron E. Diner
Byron E. Boner.
$/ M33hall L. Birriv
Hsrshill L.
Hr. Pollard meted thor Council concur to the recoumeldatlon of the comult~
tee end offered the follomiig emergency Ordioance:
(~18107) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposll of 5. R. Draper Paving
Coupany, loc., for the repolr of certain areos of Runway 5/23 at the Roanoke
Eonicipul Airport; authorizing the proper city officials to execute the requisite
contrict; rejecting certain other bids made to the City; and pro~lding for an
emergency. ..
(For fill text. of Ordinance, see Ordinlece Book No. 32, page 2?°)
~e. Pollard moved the idoption of the Ordinance. The motion was secooded
by Be. Perhinson' and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Jesses. Boswell, Jonel, Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
NAYS: None ........................... O,
S'fEEETS AND ALLEYs: Council having referred to a comuittee couposed of-
Nesirs. Roy R. Pollord, Sr'., Chlirma'n, Frank N. Per~tnson, Jr., Byron E. Boner
end Mlllisu F, ¢i~rh the bids on puvia9 of streets ut various locations*ih the
Cia7 or Rouaole, tar tebnlutJono report end recommeedatJm to Council° the committal
submitted the following report:
'April 10, 1968
The City Council
Bo,sake, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Rids mere opeaed end read before Cuuicil ut itu regular meetlag
on #ondu~, April 9, 1968, pertaining to the paving of varioms
streets throughout the City of Roanoke. As ahome on the ottuched
tubulutloe of'bids, three (3) bids mere received with the lam
figure or $235.640.00 bela9 submitted as a Joint venture bl Adams
Coestructim Company end Virginia Asphalt Paving Company, lac.
Os Monday, Hatch 25, 1968, Council received and ep~oved n list of
streets proposed to be included in this lear*s paving program.
The &bare'mentioned bid mill~ provide for the paving.or the streets
included mthut list. The low bidders have previously done similar
mark for theCit~ mad urn quite capable of accomplishing the inten-
ded improvements. It i~ hereby recomoeaded that a contract be
'anurded to Adams Construction Company amd Vi~gini~ Asphal~ Paviag
Company, Inc~, in the Omount Of $235,640.00'. and that other bids
received rot the mark be rejected. Funds are available mithin
,account 58--29, Street Repair.
APPROVED: S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Chairman,
APPROVED: S~ Frank N. Perkinsonv Jr. ,
Frank N. Perl~naon, Jr.
APPROVED: ~Bvron E. Hamer '*'
Byron E. Hamer
APPROVED: S/ ¥lllJam F. C/ark
Mr. Pollard moved that Couucilconcur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency:Ordinance:
(minion) AN OROIMANdE uccepting the proposal of Virginia Asphalt Paving
Company. lac.. and Adams Construct be Company for the paving of s~re~ts'at various
locations in the City of Roanoke; authorizing the proper City officials to execute
the requkite contract; rejecting certain ~ her bids made ~ the City; and providing
for au emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinate Rook No. 32, pa~e 26.)
Hr. Pollard moved the adoption of'the Ordinance. The motion Mas seconded
by Mr. Perklnson and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messy. Oosnell, Jones, Llsk~ Perkinsono P~llar~, Wheeler and Hayor
BUDGET-SEGREGATION-RECREATION-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having
referred tn a committee composed o~'Messrs. J~mes £.~Jon~a, ~hairman, David Ko Liak
John M. Bosmell and Julian F. Hirst to meet ml~h representatives of tho Roanoke
Volley Counoil.on Human Relations and the Serio~sly Couceraed Citizens of the
Rounohe Valley for the purpose of considering their requ~s{ that th~ paths and play-
grounds in Ion in~ome areo~ be upgrude~, ~ha[ the parks be kept open until 11:00 or
12:00 every nigkt and that dances be held at the Eurehu Purh Center, the Hurt Park
School Auditorium and the nco gymnasium at Hooker T. ~ushington Junior High School
3O3
os both Frlds~ and Sntnrdo! nights for leesugera, the comalttee submitted the
follomlng report:
'April 15, 1969.
Honorable Hay~ and Mashers
Of Roanoke City C0OBCJl,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlenea:
On April 8, 1969, Council appointed the undersigned committee
to neet uith a group of citizens sba classifies themselves us
the $orioudy Concerned Cltizezs or Roanoke Yulle! to explore
the problems as they relate to recreation facilities in the
City of Roanoke smd to report back to the Council. The purpose
of the seeking mss to try to upgradesose of our parks in the city
In un effort to standardize these pats and hake as near us possible
all sad to have the sane ~quipaent available rot use by our citizens.
The coluJttee met with the Seriously Concerned Citizens of Roanoke
Yelley on Tuesda! morning, April 9, 1969, at 9:00 u.s., and reviewed
the problems as thsy have seen them and in an effort to deternine
mhut the problems are end the method by nhlch they mould be solved.
The meeting nos u good meeting end pointed ant many.areas of lock
of facilities in the parks in question and from this meeting Hr.
Rex T. Mitchell, Jr., Superintendent, Perks and Recreation, pre-
pared a plan in shlch these situations could be rehedled and taken
care of In order to put these'parks in question, or at leant bring
these parks h question up to stshdard. A cop~ of Hr. Hltchell's
report dated April 10o 1968 is attached to this meuoranduu. You
alii note that in addition to specifying equipnent that is being recom-
mended to be installed in the parks and additional hours of park
use have been outlined and reconmended by Mr. Mitchell mitb the total
cost of his proposed prooram auounting to $5U,622.00.
The second ares of concern nith respect to our me,ting was the possi-
bilJt~ of the conutructbn of four sminuin~ pools mithln the City of
Roanoke. Pools shich uoold be constructed through monies sade
available through the TAP Program and muintensnce znd upkeep being
provided out of the monies available. Se were udvlsedby TAP that
these pools sill be cons~tct~d Is areas in'the city. Land has been
made available by prlvste omnership, but it is the feeling of the
comnittee that if these pools could be constructed in city p~rka it
would be more desirable is that the fact that the parks theuselres
ute more centrally located to the ureas in which they mere proposing
these pools to be constructed. Me mere advised that TAP had
$0~,000.00 which mould be used to construct and uprote the pools.
Mr. C. P. Brumfield nith TAP nba is responsible for these pools
uith him u contract and who assured the committee, and has since
given definite proposals that these pools can be constructed within
the funds available. After determining the problens dealing both
mith the equipuento the extension of ~nrn in keeping the parks open
and the smlmntng pools° u second meeting was set up for 9:00
April 11, 1968, ut which tine the infornation requested from TAP
ss nell us our Recreation Deportnent mould be available ~or considers-
On Thursday, April 11, 1968, the conuittee convened and reviewed
in detail the report furnished by Mr. Mitchell nentioned above.
Each item nan discussed sepzrately and an a result of this meeting,.
a revised report from Mr. Mitchell is attached and the estimated
cost for extending the sevvices and providing equipment nam totals
$29,719.00. As it cnn be seen from the tmo reports the connittee did
an excellent Job is attempting to provide only the items absolutely
of the other parks in the city. As Chairman of the committee, I
personally feel this the'minimum amount needed to make the correc-
tions and the inequities that exist in these parks.
The TAP organization had pointed out previously nith respect to the
southuest, northeast and southeast quadrants of the city. Their
able areas in the parks for the construction of these pools. After
careful consideration and much deliberations, it was agreed upon
that land in Eureka Park could be made available for one pool. St.
Andrem*s Church hun made overtures that they hove land available on
their property nhich a pool could be located, hanover, if thin is
inpossible, the alternative nould be to locate this second pool in
how to smim and schedules mill be marked out betmeen TAP and khe
Red Cross to nuke this possible.
With the information contained in this report end the tuo reports
attached by the coomittee os prepared by Mr. Mitchell, the committee
wishes to make the following recommendations:
1. That Council adopt Mr. Mitchell*s revised report sad that
o crash program by city forces be instituted to Imple-
ment Mr, Mitchellts recommendations. This curries uith
it the appropriation of necessary rands to cart! out these
recommendations.
That Council make land available in Eureka and Washington,
Park on/, also, if suitable, the land owned by the city in
the southwest area near Hurt Park for the location of three
of the four swimming pools.
3.That Council take under advisement for further consideration
those items removed from Mr. Mitchell's original report.
4. That Council ask ~he City ~onoger to develop a master plan
for future park improvements and developments for the
entire Cit~ of Roanoke.
S! James E, Jones
Jones E. Jones, Chairman,
S/ David K~ Llsk (COMMITTEE)
Oavi~ K. Link
S! J. W. Boswell
John H. Boswell'
ApPearing in support of the report were the Reverend OavML. Rogers, Wiss
Linda Lynch and Wessrs. Mack Daniel Darlow and'William Ellis aaJors.
Wt. James W. Warren. III, expressed appreciation to Council and especially
to Mr. Jones for consideration given the matter.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be adopted and that the committee be
continued. The motion was seconded by Wt. Llsh and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then offered the follouing emergency Ordinance appropriating the
necessary funds to provide for the upgrading of parks and playgrounds in low income
areas:
(~IBIO~) AN ORDINANCE to aeend and reordoin Section ~75, 'Recreation,
Parks.and Recreational Areas." of the 1967-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
for ~u emergency.
(For full t~ct of Ordinance, nee Ordinance Book HO. 32, page 30.)
Mr. Jones moved the 'adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perklnson, Pollard~ Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................. ~ ................ 7.
N~YS: ~one ............. L ............. O.
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~:~306
Nra Jones thee moved thet the matter o! appropriating funds for additional
iuproveueet8 to porks amd. plalgroeodsb6 referred to the*Budget Commissloe for
coaoideretloo~le its prep0ratioe or the!prOposedbadget for the fiscal Jeer 1968-69,
The motioe mas secoeded b7 Mr. Llok end eo~'eimoasll '~d6pted.
JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: Council having referred to · comuittee composed
of Heaorf~ Frnak ~o PerkJmsom, Jr** Cbelrmsno James Es Jones, Lerol Borne and
Joch B. Coulter o report of the Division of Juvenile Ueliequeecl Service or the
Childremto Bureau, U. S. Depertmeet of Ne,lOb, Edeeetiom ced Yelfere. on o compre-
hensive surve! of t~ adminiotratioe of Justice to Juveniles ie the Cit~ of Roanoke
for stud! as to its luplementatioe ?od to submit itu findings to Cnencll mlthin slx
months, the coemlttee submitted the follomlng report recommending that Council
request the Bureau of Juvenile P~obstion and Detention. Departuent'of Welfare and
Iostitutlons. Commonwealth of Virginia. to submit a report on the feaalblllt! of the
creation of · Regional Cant to serve the Uitl of Roanoke. Clt! of Salem and Roanoke
Roanoke. Virginia
Justice to Juveniles la the Cft~ of Roanoke.
1968 session of the General Assembl! of ¥irgfnin amended'Section
16.1-143.1 of the Code of Virginia. The effect of this amend-
$/ Frank N. Perkiesou, 'Jrt,
$/ James E. Jones
S! LeRoy Ho'ran
~! Jack B. Coulter
Hr, Perkinson moved that Council concur ln'thb recommendation of the
comuitlee nnd direct the City Allorney to prepare tho proper measure for adoption
nt its next regular ~eotiog on April 22, 1968, The motion mss seconded by Mr, Janet
nnd adopted, Mr. Bosmell voting no,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ANO RESOLUTIONS:
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: Ordinance Ho. lOlOl, pray iding for the ncquisit lan
by the City of Roanoke of Lot 3. Block 35, Nap of East Gate Adfltlon, from Hrs. Reade
H. Fife for the total consideration of $1.00, cash, upon certain terms end condition
having been before Council ar its first reading, read and laid over, mas again beige
the body. Hr. Wheeler offering the folloming for its second rending nnd final
adoption:
(UlSlOl} AN ORDINANCE providing for the City*o acquisition of Lot 3.
Block 35. according to the Map of the East Gate Addition to the City of Roanoke. upa
certain trms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 32. page 24.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the follollng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson. Pollard, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................
ACTS OF ACRNORLEUGEHENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council havin9 directed th
City Attorney. to prepare the proper measure extending the apprecint~n of the
Council of the City of Roanoke to Mr. John P. Flshmfck for his services rendered
the communlt! as a member of the Rill RoantuJn Development Committee, and wishing
him~the greatest success in the assumption of his new duties in Cleveland and look-
ing forward to his return to the Roanoke Community at some future dote, he presented
same; whereupon. Rr. Jones offered the following Resolution:
(~IHIIO) A REEOLUTION relating to John P. Fishwiek, Enquire.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 30.)
Re. ~nes moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Re. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ramses. Boswell. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 7. '
NAYS: None ............................O.
· SIGNS:. Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure granting revocable, non-transferable authority to Thomas M. Abaton. doing
business as Mack Aheron Advertising, to maintain a sign for the Big Steer Restaurant
at 3411WillJamson Road, N. #., encroaching on a planned major arterial highuay
right of way, he presented same; mhereupon. Re. Wheeler moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
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· (~16111)AN ORDIRAXCE greeting revocable, ·on-transferable
to~omas H, aker, oa, dolor becfeees oe Hock A~orox AdvprtlaJeg, to meJotoJo o
cer%olh sign aa preulees located st ~411Nilliaweoo Road, No Ho, known us e pert of
Lot 5, Rlock 1, Nap of Reagtl·too Court Subdivi~Jon,.Offlci·l
meg o· e planted major arterial higkway right%or-uny,, upon certain terms end coidi-
JHRREAS, Thomas #. Abet;ea,.doing business as Mack Aheroe Advertising,
et agent for Macave, I·corpoyot~d, other of the propert! or premises here::safter
descr.ibed, bus requested that he be permitted to erect and waiotalo · eertiln sign
on said property, which sign mill eacrouc.h Jato the right-or-uny heretofore pluu~ed
end allOYed for Wlllluuson Rood at .a major a l~erlal highway aa th.e City's Major
Arterial flighm~ p)an adopted February lb, 1965, by Resolution Xo. 16274, be per-
mitted, and upon consideration of the request and pursuant to the authorit~ vested
in local governing bodies by Chapter 10, Title 15.1 of the 1~$0 Code or Virginia,
emended, this Council is agreeable to said agent's proposal and Js willing to permit
the encroachment over ·nd tn said area epee the terms and coedit~s herein contaJne~
· T~ER£POR£, BE IT O~DAIN~O by the Council et the Cit! of Roanoke that
pernieslon be and is herebJ granted Themes M. Abaton. doing business as Mack Aheron
Advertising, as agent for Mac£ve, Incorpcuted. anger of the preuises located at
3411NJlliameon Road. N. N.. knu*n al u pert of Lot $, Block 1, Map of Huntington
Coort Subdivision, O[flclal ~c. 3)70]07 to temporaril~ maintain os an encroachment
a certain sign within the urea plpnued and approved ns the right-of-ual for a nj or
arterial highway, namell, ~illiauson Road. located on said propertl, the westerll
edge of said sign not to extend closer than ll.~ feet to the western edge of the
MacEve. Incorpor?ted. propert~ line; a~l such construction to be maintained with
approved and permitted building uaterials and to be properll constructed end safel7
unintained at the expense of said occupant, in accordance uJth such of%he City's
building regulations and requireuents os are applicable thereto; the uointenonce of
the aforesaid encroachuent to be subject to the liuitations contemned in
of the 19~0 Code of ~fr9fafe, e~ovemeatloned, efld the permit Aerefa granted to be
non-transferable and revocable at the mill of the Cit~ Council. Jt to be agreed bi
said pernittee ~s evidenced.bl bis execution of an attested cop~ of this ordinance,
that said permittee consents hereto and agrees to indeuuif~ 3~d save hornless the
Citl of Roanoke of end from ell clot~s for Jrt]aries or daua9es to persons or propert
revocation of the within permit..uailed to said permittee or posted on the aforesaid
premises, said permlttee shall, within sixt7 (60) days from the date of uoiling or
posting of such notice, reuove said encroaching sign at no cost Mhatever to the CIt~;
and that said permittee agrees that In the event of condeunetlon proceedings brought
b~ ~be Cjtyof Roanoke or other public agency to obt;ln ~lgbt-of-uey ~ecessory for
constructing said Major Arterial Highway in accordance with the aforesaid Plan. the
permJttee waives any and ~11 right he m~y have to ciasa reinburseuent from the City
or such other public agency for the cost of sam sign, or its removal.
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HE IT FURTHER ORDAIBED that the provisions of thio ordixuoce shall
become fully effective pntil such'tine ·o · urlttec,permit~shull hove bees issued
by the Cityts Building Comulssioue~ to the aforesaid permlttee or his dolyout~rlze~
contractor or represeututlve,;permittisg the ·fores·id constructJo·, and until on
attested copy of this ordimnce uhull have been duly signed, seuled,:ottested end
uchnomledged by outh~izcd officials or said permlttee and the lawful owner of said
property and shell hove been adulated to record, ut the expense of said permittee,
in the deed books in the Clerk*s Office of the Bustings Court or the City of Roanoke
ACCEPTED AND EXECUTED by the undersigned this __ day of ...,
1968:
vole:
.(SEAL)
Thouas #. Aheron, doing business
as Mack Aherou Advertising, Age~
for BacEve, Incorporated
MucEve Incorporated
By.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follomin9
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lick, Perkinson, Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Council having directed ~e City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for u Citizens* Advisory Committee to advise
and assist Council and other public agencies in certain public matters and to enable
broad carl·em participation in community improvement, he presented same; whereupon.
Mr. Wheeler offered the folloming Resolution:
(mlBll2) A RESOLUTION provldh g for the appointment of u Citizens*
Advisory Committee to advise and assist the City Council and other public agencies
in certain public matters and to enable broad citizen participation in community
improvement; fixing the terms of office of committee members; providing for the
or~pnizatlon of said committee and for its meetings.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32. page 31.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Liok and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Link, Perkin$on, Pollard, Wheeler and Muyor
Dillard ......................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a request that the question
of uvullabiltty of housing for displaced persons under enforcement of the Housing
and Hygiene Ordinance be held in abeyance until information can be prepared.
Nr. Perkialoe loved tkot CoueeIl concur in the request of the ClW Nsoogero
The notice ins seconded by Ir. Llsk oed neoelmcsciy odopted.
NOTIONS Ah'l) NISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS= lONE, ' "
Oe lOtiOn of Mr. Jooes. seconded bl Ir. RollelI lad IIIIJlOOCiy Idopted, tko
leetiog lOS odJouroed.
APPROVED
ATTESt:
COUNCIL, REGULAR REETING,
· Monday. April 22, 1969.
The Council or the City o! Roanoke met Ia regular meeting iu the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, April 22, 1966, ut 2 p.m.. the regular
meeting bear, mlth Vice' Mayor Vincent S. Nkeeler pr,aiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Jo~m M, Rosuell, James E. Jones, David K. List,
Frank H, Perkiuuou, Jr., Roy R, Pollard, St., and Vice Mayor Vincent S, Mheelev ....6
ABSENT: Mayor Benton O. Dillard ......................................... 1
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F, Hirsh, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Honer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. B. Benjamin Jones. Asslstua~ City Attorney, mud Mr. J.
Robert Thomas, City Auditor,
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened ulth u prayer by the Reverend Gerald P
Coleman. one of the Ministers of Greene Memorial Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
December 26, 1967. having been furnished each member of Council on motion of Mr.
Jones. seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed mith and the minutes approved aa recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MAT~ERS:
AIRPORT: Purssant to notice of advertisement for bids on Alternate No. 1,
installation of alterations to the hangar doors at Building No. 4, ut Roanoke
Municipal (#oodrum) Alrpor~ and Alternate No. 2, motorizing doors and raising hangar
lights, said proposals to be received by the City. Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, April
22, 196B, and to be opened a~ that Imf before Council, Vice Mayor Mheeler asked if
any,ua had any qoestfous mb,ut the advertisement, and no representative present
raising any question, the Vice Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed miththe
opening of the bids.
The City Clerk advising that no bids have been received, Mr. Jones moved
that the City Manager be authorized to r,advertise for bids on Alternate No. 1,
installation Of alterations to the hangar doors at Building NO. 4, at Roanoke
Municipal (N,,drum) Airport, and Alternate No. 2, motorizing doors and raising hangal
lights. The motion mas seconded by Mr. B,snell nad unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS:. Council having let a public hearing for 2 p.m** Monda~
April 22, 1968, on the request of M ~ N Propert~s, Incorporated, that the eastern
approximately 77 feet of an alley running east and west berm,em Fourth Street and
Thme and One-half Street, S. E., parallel to Mountain Avenue, be vacated, dlscontinu*
and closed, the matter Mas before the body.
In this connect~n, the CJ~y Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recommending that the request be granted:
· 'March 21, 1968
· The Haaoroble Beatox O. Dillard,
nod Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virgioin
Gentlemen:
At its regular seetiugof #arch 20, 1968, the City Planning
Couelsolox considered the above described.request. Although
said nile7 has. been legally dedicated to tie Cft~ of Roanoke,
it has never been in physical existence.
C~ou considering ~hlo request, the ~osslssiou noted thn~
Properth, Incorporated Dena ill propertj~Uttlng on both
sides of the portion or the alley sought to be closed, The
remainder Q! the alley to the nest will.be incloded in pro-
pert~ to be acqoJred by the City of Roanoke for construction
of Interstate 599 (Southwest Freeuoy). So opposition to this
request ubs heard. The Planning Director reported that the
City Engineering Oeparquent hod been consulted, and did not
object to the petitioners request.
X motion sos sade and unnnisoosly curried recommending to
City Council that this request be granted, subject to the re-
tention by the city of any utllltlea.
Sincerely youra,
5! John #. Epling
David Olck
Chairman"
Council havl~ appoiaed viewers In connection with the application, the
rlewera nabwltted a sritteo report, advising that they visited nad vieued the
alley in question and the adjacent neighborhood and are unaniuoualy of the opinion
that un fnconrenlence would reunlt, either to uny individual or to the public, fros
vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
Mr. John H. Kennett, Jr** Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request. Mr. Perklnaon moved that
Council concur in the recoeuendation of the City Planning Comniasion, that the
City Reneger be directed to look into th~ question of whether or ~t any of the nll~
sight be needed for state highway purposes and that the following Ordinance be place
upon its first reading:
(~18113) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing end closing n
portion of an alley Jn the City of Roanoke. Virginia, 10 feet in width and running
parallel with and between original Els Avenue. 5. E.. and Mountain Avenue, S: E.,
beginning on the west side of J~dvth Street. 5. E.. 345.2 feet north of the nors!
corner of F~rth Street and Mountain Avenue, and rnnuing lo a westerly direction a
dietance of approximately 77 feet to the proposed eastern boundary line of u propose,
access road to Interstate Highway 581.
MDER£A$, an application has been made to the Council of the City of
Roanoke on February 26, 1968, by M ~ N Properties, Incorporated, to close · portion
Of an alley after the .applicant did on Febrnnry 9. 1969, end mute than ten days
before presenting t~ application, pont notice Of Its Intended application to the
Council of the City of Roanoke to close a portion Of said alley respectively at the
front door of the Municipal Building, 214 Campbell Avenue. S. M.; at the Roanoke
Cit! #arketbuuse st the Campbell Aveose eotrnnce~ sad et 311 Second Street. S.
nil elthJu the City of Roanoke. ¥irgiuin. mlth the notice nad su affidavit of postb
it by s Deputy Serguant of the City of Ronnoke. ¥lrgluln. attached to the applies-
tiaa to close u portion of the nlley~ and
WHEREAS. lu accordance eith the application for closing the portion of
said alley and ss provided by Section 15ol-364 of the Code of ¥irgiein. 1950. us
amended, viewers eere appointed by resolution of this Couocil on February 26. 1968.
view the property and to report in mritlng whether in their opinion nny iuconvenien~
unld result from permnnently vacating, dincontJoui~ nnd closing snJd portion of the
ulley~ end
WHER£AS. auld viemers have filed u eritteo report stutin9 that no incon-
venience would result either to uny hdivldunl or to the public from perenneutly
vacating, discontinuing and closing said portion of the alley; and
WHEREAS. the City Planning Commission. to nhom the Council of the City of
Ronnohe et its meeting on February 26. 1966. referred the application for elosino
the portion of the alley, has recommended by written report dated March 21. 1969.
that the portion of said alley be closed ns requested; end
WHEREAS. after proper and timely notice, a public hearing on closing the
portion of said alley ,as held on the 22nd day of April. 1969. et 2 p.m.. before
the.Council of the City of Roanoke. Virginia. at ehich hearing all parties in
interest end citizens mere given an opportunity to be heard, both for end against
the closing of said portion of the alley: and
WHEREAS, from such reports and other evidence, this Council is of the
opinion that no inconvenience mill result to any individual or to the public from
permanently vacating, discontinuing nod closing the portion of the alley sought to
be closed and that. accordingly, said portion of the alley s~ould be permanently
closed.
TgEREFORE~. BE 'IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that all
of that certain portion of an alley in the Qty of Roanoke 10 feet in eidth nad
running in e parallel direction mith and between original Elm Avenue. S. E.. and
Mountain Avenue. S. E., beginning on the eesterly side of Fourth Street. S.E.,
(formerly ghent Street) 345.2 feet north of the' nortbmest comr of Fourth Str~ and
Mountain Avenue nnd running in a westeYly direction n distance of approximately 77
feet to the proposed eastern boundary line of a proposed access road to Interstate
Highway 591, be, and the same hereby is, permanently vacated, discontinued and
cloted~ and that nil right, title and interest of the City of R~anoke and Of the
public in and to the sa~ be, and 'the same hereby is, released insofar ns the Count!
of the City of Roanoke is empoaered to do so, except a permanent easement in hereby
reserved by the City of Roanoke for utJlit~s, if uny, now located in the portion of
sold alley hereby closed.
:3:1.'3
BE It FURTHEM OMDAINED th·t the City E·flmeer., be, ead he hereby
directed to moth 'permete·tly vncsted* om cold ·lint om ell BOpS amd plito O· file
his office om ahich sold clley is ah,a·, referring to the book e~d psge of Grdi·ele
end Ben,lotions o! the Council of the Cliy of M,aa,he mherel· thiSrordie·ncn shell
be spread.
DE IT FURTHER ORDAINED thee the ~rk of lhe Council deliver to the Clerk
of the Hustings Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia° · certified copy of this
Ordlteece iR order thee the Clerk of said Court maj make proper n,lariat OR oil mep
or pints recorded in his office ·pon mMch ire ih,on scad alley, n pr,tided by
law, and that, if so requested by nay perry fa ~Cerest, he may record the file
the deed book in his office indexing the some iu the name of the City of Roanoke as
grantor end la the name of any pert~ h h terest nh, may reqGt It sa grantee.
The motion mos seconded bl Mr. Pollard end adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. 8,snell, Jones. Link, Perkins,ri. Pollard end Vice Mayor
Mheeler .......................................
~AYS: ~one ......................... 0. (Ma~or Dillard absent)
STREETS AKD ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.o.. Mon-
day, April 22. 1968, on the request of Sarah ¥. Carl that a ten-foot nlle~ lying
netueen fl,liras Road and Eighth Street. N. E.. purelY! to ~ohnwh Avenue and Connecti-
cut Avenue, be vscated, discontinued and closed, the matter ·aa before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the folloeing
report, recommending that the request be ~rented:
The fl,n,robie Denton"O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of Clt~ Council
E,on,kc. Virginia
At its regular meeting of March 20, 1968 the City Planning
Commission considered the ;bore described request. Mr. John
Copenhav~, attorney for the petitioner, appeared before the
Planning Commission and stated that his client wished to have
the above described 'paper' ulley closed so that better uae
co·Id be made of the property.
*UpOn considering this request the C,omission noted that the
.alley mas only pertlelly ·sad by Mr. Robert L. Short, ,munr-
o'S lots numbered l? and IR. Mr. Copenhaver prune·ted to the
Commission a letter that he had written to Mr..Short asking
his n~don e~ the alley closing. MF. Copenhav~ Indicated that he
had received no reply to this letter. However. a member of the
Plenniog COmmission contacted Mrs. Short Nh, indicated that sba
did not mash to have the alle~ closed.
The Planning Director conferred with the City Engineering
Department who recommended thee the alley be closed because the
leasee, O'Srleo Tank Lines, wishes to place pipe lines across sold
alley to facilitate its operations. Also. It mas p,faCed out
that the closing would further the city's policy of closing alleys
mhlch do not serve u useful purpose, The Planning Director concur-
red with these;'recommendations.
A motion wasmode and unanimously carried recommend·ag to City
Council that this request be grunted, subject to the retention
by the city of ami ~ilities,
Sincerely yours,
S/ John ~. Epllng
David Dick
s
Council having ippoleted viewers ii connection with the application, the
viewers submitted o written report, advising that the! visited end viewed the alley
in question smd the sdJuceot neighborhood end are uuuelmoesl! of the opinion that a~
Inconvenience would result either to an! hdividuul or to the pabtic, from vacating,
discontinuing and closing sane.
Mr. John D, Cbpenhuver. Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to .the request. Mr. Perkinson moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Coualsslon and that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~18114) A~ ORDINANCE vacating, discontinuing and closing them certain
ten (10) foot alley lying between Connecticut Avenue and Mohunk Avenue, N. E.,and
extending from Hollins Road, N. E., in u Mesterly direction 360 feet to Otb Street,
N. E., said alley being located in Block 30, Deunnood Terrace.
~BEREAS, Sarah F. Curl has heretofore filed her petition before Council iz
accordance with Section 15.1-364 of the Code or Virginia of 1950 requesting Council
to permanently vacate, discontinue and close the above described alley; end
IfllEREAS. in accordance with the prayers of said petition viewers were
appointed by Council on the 25th da~ of March, 1969. to viem the property and
report in writing mhether or not in their opinion any, and if uny, what inconvenienc
would result from permanentl! vacating, dlacontint~ng and closing sold ullel; and
" ~HESKAS, l~ appears 'from the duly verified report of three of said viewer
filed mlth the City Clerk on the 26th day of March, 196B, that ua inconvenience moa
result either to uny individual or to the public iron permanent~ vacating, dJscontin~
icg and closing saki alley; and
WHEREAS, it further appears that petitioner agrees to bear ill expense of
this proceedieg;'and
WBEHEA~i it further appearing from a couuunication filed with the Clerk of
the Council on the 21st day of March. 1968. that the City Planning Commission
recoumends the granting of the pru~er of the petition, the City retaining all
utilities; and
~HEREAS, on the 22nd day of April. 1968. a public hearing to consider the
closing ~ said alley herein~'requested was held before City Council and no objection
mas heard from any citizen to the request for closino.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
that~he folloming wile! lying within the Oeannood Terrace Map:
That certain ten (10) foot alley lying between Connecticut
Avenue and Mohawk Avenue, N. E., and extending iron Nollins
Road, N. E., in n westerly direction 360 feet to 6th Street,
N. E., auld alley being located in Block 30, Deanwood Terrnce.
be, and it hereby is~ permanently vacated, discontinued end closed affd that all right
title and lnt~F~ )~ ~he Clt~ of Roanoke and the public ~ereln is bereb! released
insofar as the Council is so empowered to do. reserving, however, unto th~ City of
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Roanoke el oatmeal for BOy saber lines or Biter BliSS that may non be located
sold property, together Kith the right of ingrain old ogress for the mnlotsenocs of
ssch limos aid melee.
- BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the ClerR of this Coeecil do forthuith certify
to the Clerh of the Hustings Court for the City of Roueoke, Virginia, o cop! of this
ordinaece for recordatioo in the deed boobs of hil office nnd.o llhe copy to the
City Engineer Ii that he BOy Shim II ell mips la hie Office toe closing of sold olio
The motion nil ue~nded by Hr. JiBes iud adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Hessn. Hosuell, Jones, Llsk, PerkJnsoo, Pollard and Vice Mayor
Nhmter .........................................
NAYS: None ..........................O. (R~or Dillard absent)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Mr. Dnncnn C. Kennedl, Cbeirmnn of the Ronnole CiO!
School Hoard, appeared before the body nnd submitted the follouJng proposed salary
schedules for the 1969-69 school year nod requested they be approved for inclusion
in the budget for the fiscal year 1966-69:
*ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Holnohe, Virginia
Febrnary 15, 1966
PROPOSED PRINCIPALS SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 1960-69
Elementary Elementary Elementary
(200-35D Earl) (360-500 Earl) (450-700 Earl) Jr. High fifgb Soho:
iupu. I Supv. II
Yrs. Asst. Jr. High Deans Asst. Ulg~ Sch. Supv. II]
Exp. Mgr. SOu. Act.
M~ters Masters Ha~ters Masters Masters
0 930 9TO 1,030
.1 920 940 960 1,040
2 930 950 690 1,050
3 915 940 960 I~OOD 1,06O
4 925 950 970 1,010 1,070
S 935 960 980 1,02D 1,080
6 945 970 990 1,030 1,~?0
7 965 980 1,000 1,040 1,100
B 965 990 1,010 l.OSO 1.110
9 975 1.000 1.020 1,060 .1,120
10 985 1,010 1,030 1.070 1,130
11 995 1.020 1.040 1,060 1,140
12 1.005 1,030 1,050 1,090 1,150
13 1,01~ 1,040 1,060 1,100 1.160
14 I,VaS 1,050 1,070 1,110 I,ITO
15 1,035 1.060 1,060 1,120 . 1,160
Nheo the enrollmemt ls in qnestlon,,placemeut on the scale mill
of the Superintendent.
The #aster*s Degree + 30 s.h. is $300 more annually--established
Policy.
by School Board
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For those principals uho wish to spply, s ssper-mezimum scale of $30 a month is in
effect. Application is to be made in mrttiog end s decision mill be made om the
bssia of edditlonal respoaslblliWo special suemer mark smd excellence of performsnt
PROPOSEO TEACHERS SALARY SCHEDULE
1968-1969
Rastefs+30
Number Non-Degree Bschelor's Degree Masteres Degreet Ih.Il
of Yr$, Index Monthly Solar! Manthly Sslary
0 1,000 $ 460 $ 600 $ 675 $ ?05
I 1.025 492 615 690 720
2 1.050 504 630 105 135
3 I.O?S 516 645 720 750
4 l,lO0 528 660 735 763
5 1,125 540 675 ?§0 ?H0
6 1.150 552 690 ?65 795 .
? 1,175 564 ?OS 780 810
6 1,200 576 720 795 825
9 1,225 SaS 735 810 840
10 1,250 600 750 625 855
11 1,275 612 ?65 640 870
12 1.300 624 760 BIS 885
13 1,325 636 795 870 900
14 1.350 640 810 685 915
15 1,375 660~ 825 900 930
16 1.400 672 840 9'15 945
New teachers to be allowed the maximum credit of 10 lears for teaching experien¢
outside the Roanohe C~ y School System.
IThe Master's Degree salary is $75 more than the Bachelor's Degre~--established
by School Baird Policy.
tithe Haater*s Degree + 30 n.h. is $300 more annually--established by School Board
Policy. The monthly salary indicated is for 10 months only.
COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
It is recommended that extra compensation be given to those persons lbo perform
the following activiti3. The percentage of the salary will be paid in even monthly
payments and will be a parODi the regular contract salary.
Band
Junior High 5~
Senior High 6~
Jr,-Sr. Combination ?~
Choral-Senior High 1~
Debate 1~
Dramatics-Senior High 5~
Forensics-Senior High 1~
String 1~
Intramural-Senior High
Director (Hays) 6~
Director (Girls) 6~
Intramural-Junior High
Director (Boys) 6~
Director (Girls) . 6~
Cheefleading-Jr. ~ St, High 1~
Interscholastic-Hays
Hasketball 2~
Ea~ball 2X
Truck 2~
Mreatliag IS
Iateracholestle -Glrk
Baahetball 1~
Volleyball 2~
Tennis IS
· Softball 2~
Track 1~
The amounts ~r these actfvitlea mill vary depeud Jq upas the somber of years of
experfeece om the salary achedu]e,
Me may have Included too much or not included enough, Me should like to try th
plan for one year nnd then mould rrcommeed lecreeae or decrease in the number of
activities and the amount for each activity.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING SICK ,LEAVE PLAN FOR ROANOKE.~ITY
(Effective July 1, 1968)
SICK LEAVE
1, Allowances shall be as follous:
e. Each full-time teacher (port-time teachers ere eot eligible) in the Roanoke
City Public Schools may accumulate sick leave at the rate of one day per
month ~ith a maximum accumulation of 180 days. A physical examination upas
employment, x-ray every other year. and any other requirements of the School
b. Earnings for less than a full year of full-time employment shall be at the
rate of one day per month or major fraction thereof. This provision applies
to those teachers mbo do not begin teaching at the start of the school tern
and to those Mbo do not complete the foil year.
c, A teacher cannot claim any portion of earned leave unless he or she has
actually reported for duty for the regular school term in accordance mitb the
terms of the teacher's contract. HoMever. if n teacher is unable, becaase of
illness, to begin teaching when school opens in the fall, such teacher may be
allowed to nsc accumulated leave to her credit under the State Plan not to
exceed such balances to her credit aa o! June 30 of the immediate preceding
school year. Teachers entering the aystem with no accumulated days will be
given an advance credit of ten days' sick leave at the beginning of employ~
menu. TAla advance would be for the first year o~ly.
2o Sick leave mill not be available for summer school teachers, evening, part-time,
3. When a substitute has to be employed, such leave shall be allowed for personal
illness, including quarantine, or illness or death in the immediate family re~tv
lng the attendance of the employee for eot more. than three days h any one case.
The *Immediate familyt of aa employee shall he regarded to incJnde natural
parents: parents~in-lnw, foster parents, stepmother, stepfather, wife, husband,
children, brother, sister, and any other relative Uving In the household of the
teacher Cony other relative living in a household of a teacher* is limited only
that the relative, houever distant, mast live in the household of a teacher).
Any other persons may.be added by the Superintendent.
S. All accumulated sick leave shall terminate upon the ~xpiration of employment of
a teacher. A teacher may transfer dck leave from another school division in
Virginia. The maxlmmm number of sick leave days transferable shall not exceed
the maximum number of days approved by the State Sick Leave Plan.
A teacher mill be presumed to have left the teaching profession if he or she
accepts employment In private schools, state institutions, commercial or indus-
trial firms, or a public school in another state,
Teachers aha leave the teaching profession to enter the armed services do not
· forfeit accumulated earnings unless they fail to return to the teaching professic
immediately upon discharge from an ortginal tour of duty in the armed services.
Houever, current earning cannot be allomed (insofar as State fonds are concerned
for the period nhile in service.
6. State sick leave funds cannot be used for employment of ~bstitutes for teachers
unless sach regular teacher la actaally sick and cannot report for work (eXcept
aa stated in paragraph 5 when absence is due to illness or death of a member of
the family). Such State funds cannot be used for absences due to emergency leav*
personal, medical and/or dental appointments.
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7. Local SChOOl boards say adopt cuppleseutsry rules end regulutioes¢ uae Ju con-
rlict sith these regulations, ued iR the discretion of the local board, such 1o
regulations ms~ provide rot the aubsiasloe of a doctor*s certirlccte In case or
cbsence due to Illness.
8. The plea mill be retroactive to all employees, July 1, ~969. For example, 8
teccher elth · ten-south contract, mbo hsd been employed in the Rooaohe City*
Schools for the past rive jeers, mould upon the adoption or this plus. have
accumulated fifty days of sick leave,"
Appearing In connection mlth the setter mere Riss Dorothy L. Gibbone~,
Superintendent or Schools, er,' Samuel P. RcNeil. member or Roanoke Cay School Socrd
end er. Alfred F. Fisher. Ruslness Ranager sad Clerk of the Roanoke CiW School
Bocrd.
At th'is point Rayor Dillard entered the meeting end expressed the opinion
that the only thing Council could do uss take the matter under ndvhement as the
budget cnnnot he adopted piecemeal.
ers. RlllJss A. Tingle expressed the hope that · schedule could be
established by Jenner! so that the teachers sight be sbic to compete with other
cities who ore already considering teachers.
Rt. Jones moved that Council take the request of the School Roard under
advisement with the assurance that It will do everything possible to meet the
request when it studies the proposed budget'for the fiscal year 1968-69. The
motion was seconded by er. Pollard end adopted, Rt. Link voting no.
At this point. Vice Rayor Wheeler relinquished tbs chair.
TRAFFIC-SPECIAL PERRITS: Rt. ~illisu R. Dill, Executive Director.
Oonntomn Roanoke. Incorporated. appeared before Council and submitted · commanicati
requesting permission to piece trees in planters along downtown sidewalks.
Rt. Rheeler moved that Council grant Domntown Roanoke, Incorporated, per-
mission to piece one tree in a planter on the sidewalk in front of the S ~ R
Cafeteria as an experiment in order to ascertsh the reaction of the public, uith th~
stipulation that the organization will indemnify and save harmless the City of
Roanoke from any claims or damage which may arias Os a result or piecing the tree
on the sidewalk. The motion was seconded by Rt. Pollard and unanimously adopt e~
HOUSING-SLDR CLEARANCE: In the absence of Rt. Russell R. Henley, Execu-
tive Director, Rt. Lisk presented the request of the City of Roanoke Redevelopneet
end Housing Authorit~ that the Hospital Development Plnn for the Community Hospital
prepared by the City Planning Department, concurred in by the President of the
Hospital Corporation, on which a public hearing was held by the Authority on April
18o 196B. he approved so that it may be covered by the Downtown East ProJect which
qualifies es a hospital project,
Rt. Link moved that Council concur in the report and o~ered the following
Resolution:
(~18115) A RESOLUTIO~ approving the Development Plan for the Community
Hospital of Roanoke Valley.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 32, page 37.)
Mr. Link loved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion uus secoode6 by
Hr. Janet und udopted by the follomfog roll:
AYES: Meson. Jones. Lash, Perkinoon. Pollurd~ Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........... ~---~ ........ · ......... ~ ........ 6.
RAYS: Mr. Hosmell .............~ ....... 1,
PETITIONS AND COR#UNICATIONS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication fr~m the City of Rounote Redevelo
meat and Rousing Autbwity advising that relative to the nm-cash grant-In-aid credit
for the Civic Center, the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the
City of Roanoke os ibc entity providing the Center to give assurance of nou-discrlmi
tiaa in the operation of the fucility, mus before the body.
Mr. Link moved thus Council give assurunce of non-discrimination in the
operation of the Civic Center old offered the folloalug Resolution:
(~18116) A RESOLUTION assuring the United States and the Department of
Rousing nnd Urban Development that the City mill comply math Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 relative to the Roauo~ Civic Center facility.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolutinn Boot No. 32. page 39.)
Mr. List m~ed the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Pertiosou end adopted by the. following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, kheeler and Mayor
Oillard .......................... y .......... r .....
NAYS: Mr. Bosmell ......................1.
SIGNS: A communication from the Mill Mountain Playhouse, requesting
permission to place a banner across the intersection of Jefferson Street at Csmpbel!
Avenue for the period of May 27 - June 15, 19&6, announcing its fifth season. Mas
before Council.
Council Indicating that it does not mash to grant further reques~ for the
Jnstnllutton of banners over streets and ways in the city, Mr. Boswell moved that
Council take the matter under advisement. The motion was seconded by M~ Pollard
and unanimously adopted.
HEALTR DEPARTMeNT-GARBAGE REMOVAL: A communication from the State Health
Commissionertrnnsmttt Rog a form regarding the present method of refuse disposal used
by the city and itsplans for refuse disposal for the mxt ten years to be filed by
July 1, 1968, mas before the body.
Hr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to a committee to he appointed
by the Mayor to be filled in and filed by July 1, 1~68. The motion man seconded by
Mr. List and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. John W. Bus.ell, Chairman. David ~. Ltak
and Julian F. Rlrst us members of the committee.
BRIDGES-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: A communication from Hr. Raymond
Rnnt requentitg that a high-level btdge be conntructed over both Ronnoke Riser nnd
the Horfolh nad Mentero Railway Company tracks in Nbruich rnther than a los-level
bridge over Just Ronnohe River. nas before Council.
Br. Rbeeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mum seconded by Hr. Pollard and. unanJmousl! adopted.
R£PDRTS OF OFFICERS:
BODGRT-POLICE OEPARTBERT: The City Manager submitted a mrltteu repot
recomuendlng that an additional Clerh-Stenographer I at Grade 10. Step 1. be
employed at o salary of $276.00 per month effective April 15. 1969, in the Police
Depsrtment to permit mark on the consolidation sed updating of the record System to
Mr. Wheeler moved lhat Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloaing euergecy Ordinance:
(~lDll?) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~45. 'Police,' of
the 1967-69 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for au emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32. pore 39.)
Mr. Nbeeler moved the adoption of the O~ inance. The motion was'seconded
by Hr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. LJsk. Perkinson. Pollard. Uheeler and NaTal
Dillard ......................................... 7,
NAYS: None ...........................O,
SIGNS: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that Roanoke
City Rescue Mission, Incorporated, has nqnested permission to install a banner acro~
Jefferson Street at Campbell Avenue frou May 4 tlrough May 8, 1968, in connection
with the International Union of Gospel Missiom Convention.
Conncil, earlier in the meeting having taken under advisement the request
of Mill Mountain Playhouse to erect n banner, Mr. Boswell moved that Council take
the request of Roanoke Ct! Rescue Mission, Incorporated, under nd~ment. The motiol
was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: The City Manager submitted the following report advising of the
resignation of Br. Dexter N. SwiSh as Planning Director effective Jnne 1, 1968:
'Roanoke', Virginia
April 22, 19~
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
This is to advise the City Council of my receipt of the
resignation of Mr. Dexter N. Smith as Planning Director for the
City, said resignation to be effective June 1, 1969. Mr. Smith
has accepted appointment as Planning Director for Prince William
County, Virginia.
Xt is mT opinion that the City is sustaining a rather
considerable loss in Dexter Smithts resignation.* It has been a
real pleasure for me to have worked with him these past tmo and
a half years. 'He ia highly knouledgeable and competent in his
field and has contributed a great deal to the City in planning
direction as well as administration of his department. There are
many specifics to mhich I would extend him credit for accomplish-
ment but I hesitate to do so for fear of omitting some of equal
merit. From my association he has been what I would term the
Ideal City government planner.
Mr. Smith's departure loaves us mith throe vacancies at
tho planning lav4l uitbln the department, At this Particular
point in the life of our City government and in consideration
of the volume of activities milch me are involved and ebicb
lie immediately ahead, ne cannot afford this limitation ia
personnel. It is hoped that the City Council mill concur in
of these positions.
R~spectfully submittedo
S/ Julian Fi Hirstr
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
Mr. Janes maved that the repart be received and filed. The marion mas
secanded by Mr. Hosnell and unanimously adapted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the annual repatt of the
operatians of the Mater Department for the fiscal year, July 1, 1966, through June
30, 1967,
Mr. Wheeler moved that the repart he received amd filed. The motion mas
secanded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adapted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report enclosing
a capy of the manthly report data fram the Public Health Department for the month
of March, 1966.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The matio~ uss
seconded by Mr. Pallard and unanimously adopted..
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the following report
of Rosalind Avenue and south of the end of Crystal Spring Avenue, $. W., expressing
the belief that the situation mould be remedied by the construction Of a storm dralm
existing storm drain in Rosalind Avenue:
'Roanoke, Virginia
April 22, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
This Mill supplement the item on the Agenda for you~
Council meeting of April 22, 196H.
lu early p'art of last year, 1967, Mr. #il~iam P~ Wallace,
Developer, undertook earth grading on land which he owns situated
east of Rosalind Avenue and south of the end of Crystal Spring
Avenue, S. N. This land is on a hillside of fairly steep slopes.
The grading mas extensive and mas done in advance of final
development plans and subdivision approval.
Because the slope of the laud involved is to existing
developed residential properties, the handlingof storm drainage
is a major consideration in planning the property.
The drainage situation is emphasized by th~ occurrence last
August, 1967, of heavy rains during which t~e graded area mashed
badly resulting ia a considerable accumulation of material on
downhill streets and some damage to private properties.
When the developer graded his land he provided, that part of
the storm Mater off of the rough grading go into an existing
City storm drain along, the south side of the land. During the
mould be normal flow domahill toward Rosalind Avenue ond part
mould be to Crystal Spring Avenue for discharge to the south
or upper end of the cai de sac.
The discharge onto Crystal Spring has raised some dis-
cussion. It is the City Rngineer*s opinion that the quantity
of water mould not be significant Jn comparison mith normal
street flom. Bonever, mith,the grade or Crystal Spring Avenue
within the tm* blocks involved is of such degree that storm
muter travels at considerable velocity. The residents recalling
the situation last sumner bore expressed concern to the City.
There is some concern o* the part of the City mith respect to
tm* or three properties as to whether uny improper grading or
unusual diversion of muter mi*him the development might, under
a combination of circumstances, cause some property damage.
Rith all of this i* mind, me have tried to determine what
might constitute an alternate. The only one is believed to
be a storm drain line that mould run from the col de sac, one
bi*ch donnhill to 29th Street, then one bi*ch nest to the
Rosalind Avenue storm drain. The estimated cost by the City is
$10, C00. Hr. Rallace, based on a contractor*s estimate, cal-
culates at $6,500. He verbally indicates his millingness to pay
50 percent of the cost. As to the volume of mater it Is difficult
to justify the storm drain. As to the circuustances and possible
pro,lams it probabl! is the only alternate.
At this point I mould recommend the arrangement to the
Council as a solution but feel that it is a situation In which
it would be advisable for two or three members of the Council to
consider on the part of the total Council in order that it
would be considered that any decision mas impartially determined
so far as the administrative personnel of the City.
It ia understood that Mr. Richard 5. Tllley, Attorney at
Law° will be present at the Council meeting in behalf of Mr.
Wallace and mill be glad to speak to the Council or meet mith
any members after the meeting in order to assist in any
decision.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Rirst
City Manager~
Mr. Richard S. Tilley, Attorney, representing Mr. Wtlliom P. Wallace,
Developer, appeared in behalf of his client.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for the purpose of conferring with Mr. Millinm P. Wallace,
Developer, and to submit a report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Ltsk and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. David £. Lisk, Chairman, John W. Boswell
and Julian F. Hlrst as members Of the committee.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred to the City Planning
Commission the Resolutions of the Civitan Club of Roanoke and the East Gate Civic
L~ague of Roanoke, requesting that all city-omned land abutting and adjacent to
Tinker Creek, situated betmeen the northern corporate limits of the City of Roanoke
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and the northern limits cf the Tonn of Vlntou, be dedicated for park purposeat the
~lnuulug CommiSsion submitted the rollomiug report recommending the request be
granted, exceptiug the land au which the Tinker Klementnry School is located:
'April 18, 1968
The Houornble Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
uud Members of City Council
Roauoke, Vlrgluin
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of April 17, 196B, the City Planning
Commission considered the above-described request. Various
parties from the aforementioned·organizations nppeuredberore
the City Planning Commission and strongly advocated that the
City designate for park purposes City lands along Tinker Creek,
as described,
Upon coasidering this request, the City Planning Commission
examined maps of the lauds involved and compared these lands
with the proposals encompassed by the Cltytz Urban Beautification
Plan. A motion mas made and unanimously carried recommending to
City Council that City~ouued lauds abutting and adjacent to Tinker
Creek, excepting the land with the Tinker Elementary $choolt he
desiguqted for'public park purposes. The Planning Conmissllon
agreed that such action by City.Council would help further the
open space aims of the City.
Sincerely 7oUrSe
S/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick
Chairman*
Mr. Wheeler moved that the Hayer appoint a committee to view the site in
question and submit a report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconde
by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Mayor Benton O. Dillard, Chairman, messrs.
James E. Jones and Vincent S. #heeler as members of the committee.
In this connection Mr. F. Gordon Hancock. President, Civitan Club of
Roanoke requested permission to sponsor a clean-up project along the banks of
Tinker Creek on Saturday, April 27, 1968.
Mr..Wheeler moved that the request be granted. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: The question of studying the future water needs of Roanoke
Valley having been referred to the Regional Planning Commission, the Roanoke Valley
Regional Planning Commission submitted a'Water Resources Plan faf the Roanoke
Valley region as prepared by Howard, Needles, Tammen ~ Dergendoff, Consulting
Engineers.
Mr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SEWERS'Am STORM'DRAINS: Council having referred the bids on constructio
of a sanitary sewer on Orange Avenue, N. E., from Tinker Creek to the east cor-
porate lluits to a committee comp'osed of Messrs. Vincent S. #heeler° Chairman,
David g. Lisk and Byron E. Hamer, the committee submitted the following report:
i
· i , ~ , . . , =Roanoke, Virginia
April 22, 1968
Roanoke, Virginia ....
Ou Boudayo April 15, 1968, C,ouucil received tad. opened
Orange Avenue, S. E** extending frow Timber Creeh to the East
Corporate Limits. Four bids were received with the bid of
Branch nad Assoclulea, Incorporated, In the amount of $75,531.00
being the low bid. Your Committee has tabulated the bids nad
, have found all bids to be. ia order** -
'It Is. the recommendation of your Committee that City
Council accept the Iow bid of Branch and Assaciates, Incorpor'ated,
in the amount of $Y5,531.00.
This work must be accomplished in conJunction with the construc-
tion of the Orange Aveone.b!gbwuy ~oJect, ahlcb bus a completion
date of November or,this y. ur, This makes it extremely important
that the City*S sewage project proceed as soon as possible to
assure that we do not delaf the highway contractor and thus
become involved ia a matter of penalty.
· Th'ere~o're', 'it is furth'er rec'owmende'd that prior to award
of this contract, Council establish a date for a public hearing
that property owners in this area might come before Council
should they desire to discuss tbJs project. After setting this
date, It is suggested that City Council give serious consideration
to awarding this contract lwmediately as the matter of the public
hearing could come at a later date and would not seem to be a
determining factory on awarding the contract as we feel installa-
tion of this sewer is a necessity, regardless of who pays the
Funds in the amount of $75,000.00 have been appropriated
under Capital Improvement Project 64 - 5. Should City Council
~oesire to auaro this contract, tt will be necessary for Council
by appropriate budget ordinance appropriate an additional
$797.26 to cover the additional cost of this proJect, the cost
of advertising the project and an estimated $245.00 to cover
the cost of advertising the public hearing.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler
S/ David K. Llsk.
David K. Llsk
S/ Byron E. Bauer
Byron E. Hamer"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Branch and Associates, Incorporated, .on the construction of the sanitary sewer=
(#]0118) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid and awarding a contract for the
Tinker Creek to the east corporate limits of the City, upon certain terms and
conditions; rejecting certain other bids made therefor; and providing for an
emergency. ·
(FOF full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 40)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by MF. Link and adopted by the followtngvote:
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AYES: Messrs. Bnluell, Jo.el, Link, Perhlaeon, Pollard, Mheelor led
Mayor Dillard' .... 44 ........................ ?.
NATSs None ....................... O.
Mr. Mkeeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$552.26 to Route 460, under Section eBg, 'Cnpl%al,w and $245.00 to Advertising under
Section aY, 'Clerh,' of the 196~-60 budget, to provide for additional colt l~.urred
and adrertislng expenses in connection with the construction of the sanitary sewer:
(ZlOllg) A~ O~DI~ANCE to amend and reordaln Section a2, *Clerk,' and
Section e89, 'Ccpital.~ of the 1967-60 Appropriatlon~Ordinance, and providing for
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 41.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote;,
AYFq: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkleson, Pollard, Rbeeler and
Mayor Dillard- .....~ ........................7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
Mr. Mheeler then offered the following Resolution setting May 13, 1968. at
2 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Building for a public hearing at
which tine the abutting landowners may be heard on the question of the amounts
proposed to be assessed against thew and their properties in connection with the
beth sides of Orange Avenue, N. E.. between Tinker Creek and the present east
corporate limits:
(UlOl~O) A RESOLUTION setting the date, time and place for a public
bearing at which the abutting landowners may be heard on the question of the
to serve the properties situate on both sides of Orange Avenue, N. E., between
Tinker Creeh and the Citl*s present east corporate limits.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 42.)
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, ,perkinsoa, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: Nq.e ....~ .................... O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS ,AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. ,16102, vacating, discontinuing and
closing the southern leO.feet of a 12-foot alley running north and sonth between
Patterson Avenue and Rorer Avenue. S. M. (now closed), parallel to Twenty-third
Street, S. M., and the ~estern 200 feet of a 12-foot alley extending east from the
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above stated alley parallel to Patterson Avenue, having been before Council for its
first reading, read and laid over, mas again before the body, Hr. Hheeler offering
the folloming for its second reading end final edoption~
(s19102) AN ORDINAnCE'permanently vacating, discontinuing end closing
the southern ISO f~et of a 12-foot alley running north and south betmeen Patterson
Avenue nnd Rorer Avenue, $. H. (now closed), parallel to Tueaty-third Street, $. W**
and the mestern 200 feet of a 12-feat alley extending east from the above-stated
alley parallel to Patterson Arcaded So Ho, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 33.)
Hr. Hbeeler moved the adoption o[ the Ordinance. The lotion nos seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perk!risen, Pollard, Hbeeler and
Hayer Dillard ............. ~ .................. 7.
NAYS: Nnne ......................... O,
SIONS: Ordinance No.'IHIlI, granting revocable, non-transferable enthorlt
to Thouas H. Aberon~ doing business as Hack Aheron Advertising, to maintain n
sign on pkemises located at 3411Willlamson Road, N. W., known as a part of Lot
Block 1, Nap of Huntington Court Subdivision, official Tax No. 3170107, encroaching
on a planned major arterial highna~ right of uny, upon certain terms and conditions,
having been before Council for Its first reading, rend and laid' over, *nas again
before' the'body, Hr. Hheeler offering the foll~wlcg ~or its second reading and final
adoption:
(~lOlll) AN ORDINANCE granting revocable, hen-transferable authority to
Thomas H. Aheron, doing business as Hack Abaton'Advertising, to maintain a certain
sigh'on premises located at 3411Nilliamsbn Road, N. M., known as a part of Lot 5,
Block 1, Map of Huntington Court Subdivision,' Official ~o. 3170107. encroaching
on a planned major nrterial highway right-of-way, upon certain terns' and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinaoce Book No. 32, page
Hr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordin~nce. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Perkinson and adopted by' the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Joces, Lisk, Perk!usaa, Pollard, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS; None .......................... O.
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS-EASEMENTS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the acquisition of a perpetual
~asement across Lots 15, Ih, 17 and IH, Block 5, Winona Addition, for possible
future use and pr~ridiug fbr the release an~ abandonment of an exist'lng easement
for the maintenance and operation ~f a storm drain, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Perkinson moved that the following Ordinance be pla~ed upon its 'first reading:
(~16121) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the 'acquisition of a perpetual easement
across Lots 15, 15, 17 and IH, Block 5, as shown on the Map of Hinona Addition for
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possible return operatloo a·d malo~ooesce or o storm dral· and providl·g tar the
Cltyts executio· or on agreeme·t providing rot the release ted abendo·ment or o·
existl·g esseme·t rot the mai·tmon·ce and operation of · cart·in storm droll, u·dor
certain circumst·sces, terms o·d conditions.
NHERKAS~ the City of Mootokg eom operates·nd mslntiin~ · 36-inch
co·crete pipe storm dral· through ·n easement located across the rear portion of
cereal· lots lB Block S according to the Msp of Winona Addition to the City of
WHEREAS, the prese·t eerier in fee simple of Lots 15, 16, l? and lO, Block
1968, by C. B. Malcol=, Jr., S. C. E., a copy of which is on file in the Office of
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Oillard ................................ ?.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
court,for the City.of Ross,k, *nd certain other local goveromeutol subdivisions,
be presented some; mhereupoa Mr. Perkinson offered the foil*wing.Resolution:
('18122). A RESOLUTION proposing end requesting a study *nd report on the
feasibility of establishing and *per*ting a regionol Juvenile and domestic vel*ti*mt
court for the City of Roanoke nnd certain other local goverameutol~subdivislons,
,(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution 9*ok No, 32, page 43°)
Nv. Perklnson moved the od*priori of the Resolution. The motion mas.
seconded by Hr. Lash and odopted by the foil*wing vote:
AVES: Messrs. Jones, Llsk, Perkins*n, Pollard, Rheeler and
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAY$~ Wt. Boseell ...................1.
BUDGET-SEGREGATION-RECREATION-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Funds having been
opproprioted ia audget Ordinonce No. 18109 to provide for the upgrading of parks
and playgrounds in low income areas, Mr. Jones offered the follnming~eeergeocy
Ordinonce appropriating $6,300.00 to Personal Services under Section
'Recreation, Porks and Recreationol Areas,' of the 1967-66 budget, to provide for
the employment of personnel in connection with upgrading parrs and playgrounds in
Iow income areas:
(zlO123) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section=75. ~Recreation,
Porks and Recreational Areas,' of the 1967-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 44.)
Mr.,Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Ir. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link. Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
MOTIONS AND WISCELLAN£OUS BUSINESS:
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMRITTEB: Mrs. Frances L. Martin appeared before the
body in connection with the recent oppointmeflt of a Citizens' Advisory Committee
and advised that residents of the southeast section are interested in meeting with
the group ns they mish to discuss certain properties in their section.
PLANNING-ACTS OF ACRNORLEDGERENT: Mr. Llsk called to the attention of
Council the recent death of Mr. Edward Bo Lassiter expressing appreciation for his
services as Chairman of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission and moved
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure acknomledging the
services Mr. Lassiter rendered the community. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: Mayor Dillard advised that the terms of Mr.
Ira B. Peters, Jr., and the Reverend F. B. Alexander as members of the Youth
Commission expire April 30, 1966o and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. J,Bas pin,ed Ii o~mlaatloa the acmes of Hr. Ira B, Peters, Jr., and
the Beverold F; K. Alexander.
There being.no further somiostioos, Mr. Ire B. Peters, Jr,, smd the
Revereod F. E. Alexnnder uere reelected ss members or the Y,ntb CollllnlOn for ·
term of mbo years begis,isg May !, 1969, b7 the f,Il,Ding vote:
FOR I~. pETERS AND RE¥~REND ALEXANDER: Nessrs. B,snell, Jones, LisA,
Perkins,n, Pollard, Mheeler smd Mn/or Dillard .................................... 7.
LIRRARIFq: Mayor Dillard advised that the death of Mr. George P. Lauresc
creates n vacancy for n mqmber of ~he Roonoke.Publl~ Library for a term ending
June 30, 196B, nad called for monlantloas to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Mheeler pi,ced in nomination the name of Reverend Noel C. Taylor.
There being no further nominations, the Reverend Noel C, Taylor mss
elected to fill the unexpired term of MF. George P. Lnwre.nce, deceased, ending
June 3D, 196B. by the following vote:
.FOR REVEREND TAYLOR: Messrs. Boswell, Jones,.Lisk, Perkins,ri. Pollard,
#heeler nod Mayor Dillard ............... ~ ................ 7.
LIBRARIES: Mayor Dillard reported that the Jackson Pork branch of the
Roanoke Public Library system nas formerly dedicated and opened for business at
2:30 p.m., April 21, 1968.
PROCLAMATIONS: Mr. Perki~onsubmitted the request of the Leu Day
Committee of the Roanoke Bar Association that May 1, 196D, be proclaimed as Low
Day USA in the City of Roanoke.
Mayor Dillard then issued a proclamation proclaiming May 1,.196B, as
Law Day USA in the City of Roanoke.
On motion of Mr, Rheeler, seconded by Mr. B,snell and unanimously ad,proC
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTILST:
/ City Clerk' Mayor
C00NCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday,. April 2~, 1968.
The Council of the City of Roam*ho wet in regular ,meettcg in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, April 29, lg68, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, ~ith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT~ Councilmen John M. Boswell, James B. Jones, David K. Link,
Frank N. Perkins*ri, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler nnd Mayor
Benton O. Dillcrd-~ ...... -~ ................... ?. ,.
ADSBNT: None ..................... O.
OFFICERS PR F~BNT: Mr. Julian F. DirsL. City Manager. Mr. Byron E. Hamer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. [iacanon, City Attorney, and Mr.~ J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
iNVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the ,R~verend G. Th*ma
Turner, Pastor, Maple Street Baptist .Church. , .
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
January 2, 196Bt and the regular meeting held on Monday, January B, 196B, ~aving
been furnished each member of Council on motion of Mr. #heeler. seconded by Mr.
P~llnrd n~d unanimously adopted, the reading thereof nas dispensed with and the
minutes approved as recorded.
HKARIHG OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
MATER DEPARTMENt: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
installation of water mains in Roanoke City and Roanoke County in Mhiteside Street
and Hollins Road. N. E., beginning at the junction of two existing eight-inch mains
..in Mhiteside Street, Roanoke Cl. ty, and extending in Rollins Road (Virginia State
Route ~115) to l~O0 feet south of Hollins Station, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, April 29, 1969, and to be opened at that
hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement, aqd an rep~esectatire .present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed, with the opening of the btdsl whereupon, the
City Clerh opened and read the foil*wing bids:
Hudgins ~ Pace -
Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor, Incorporated - 310350.00
Draper Construction Company - 40,9?5.00
J. P. Turner & Brothers, Incorporated - 41,067.00
Mr. Mheeler moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by ~he Mayor for tabulation, report ~nd recommendation to CoUncil, the 'City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendatioe of the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. David ~. Link, Chairman, John M. Boswell
P~'TXTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING:' A ~ommunication from Mr. ~alph A. Glasgow. Attorney. representing
$tella Milson Bobbitt and Gladys Milson requesting that property located on the
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oorthmest corner of Hale Street aid Hladsor Avenue, S. #., described cz Lots 15,
14.iud 13, Block 3,, Barbour Heights, Official Tax Nos. 1240515, 1240516 and
1240517, beresooed rrna RD, Duplex kesidential District, to C-I, Office and
Institutional District, mas before Council,
Hr. ,#h~&ler moved that the request for ,rezoniag be referred to the City
Planning Coemfsslon for study, report nod recommendation to Council. ~he motion
mas seconded by Hr. Perkinsoo and uaanimooslF adopted.
TOTAL ACFIO~ AGA~N$! pOYERTY-$CHOOLS: A commnoJoalloo from'Nr. BrJstom
Hardin, Jr., Executive Director of ~otal Action Against Poverty, requesting Chit
the holding of · pnblic hearing to provide for a Ccemunfty Actfoa'Agency for the
~lty of Roanoke *purnunat to Section 210 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964,
be authorized,, was before the body. ·
Hr. Milliam R. leleberg, Attorney, for the local division of Total' Action
Against Poverty, appeared in behalf of the organization advising that the 196T
amendments to the Economic Opportunity .Act gave each political subdivision the
authority to designate the agency they mash to serve as the Community Action Agency
for their ~subdivision.
Nv. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following Resolution providing for a public hearing to be held at 2 p.m., Hay 20,
196~, to provide all interested residents an opportunity to discuss designation
of a Community Action Agency for-the City of Roanoke pursuant to Section 210 of the
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964:
(mini24) A RESOLUTION to provide for a public bearing to discuss
~esignation of a Comnnnity Action Agency for the City of Roanoke pursuant to
Section 210 of the EconnmJc Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended (Public Lam 90-222)
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 32, page 48.)
Hr. Perkinson moved the ·adoption of the H~solntJon. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Llsk and adopted by the follomJng vote:
Mayor ~lllard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
REEORT~ OP OFFICERS:
BU~E'F~CI~¥ AUDITOR: The ~ity Hanager submitted a written report request
that $1,400. dO bd appropriated to Maintenance of'Hachinery and Equip'medt under
Section nlO, "Auditor," of the 1967-60 budget, to provide funds for the remainder
of the fiscal year.
Rt. Perkicson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offere'd the folloulng emergency Ordinancd:
'{Ulo12~) AN ORO~NANCE'to amend'and reordain Section ~10, WAuditor," of
the 1967-6~ Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(Fur full text of Ordinance, senOrdinance Book NO. aR, page 49.)
M~. Perkinsdn moved ~he adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was second
by Hr. Lisk end adopted by the following vote:
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Manager nad offered the following etergency Ordinance:
(x16126) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section n4, "Attorney," of
the 196?-bO Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Do.oh NO. 32o. pcge 49,)
#r. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. .The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hoswell, Jones, LisR, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................T.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
BUDGET-CITY ENGINEER: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $100.00 be transferred from Fees forProfessional and Special
Services to Printing and Office Supplies under Section n64, "Maintenance of City
Property," of the 1957-bd budget to provide funds for the remainder of the year.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~10127) AN ORDINANCE tO amend and reordain Section X64, "Maintenance of
City Property," of the 1967-60 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for aa
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, cee Ordinance Book No. 32, page 50.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of, the Ordinance., The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopt~d by the folloming vote: .
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Ltsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........
NAYS: None ......................... O. -
PLUMBERS-CiTY CODE: Tie City Man~ger submitted the following report
recommending t'hat the Plumbing Code be amended to,provide for a membership of five
on the Board of Plumber Examiners, that the procedure of the members of the board
in the examination be redefined, that the board be called "Hoard of Plumbing
Adjustments and Examiners" and that the policy for determining an alternate material
or process be amended:
April 29, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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Be uisb'to re*out*ad to the.Coua~il'ypur~luthorispll0e-~
by ordlhsaces of'three revili0a~ to
as it pertains to the Board or Plumber Exnmilers.!
1, Title 15~ Ckspter 3, Section 9 raids es. follous~ *A board
or plumber examl~ors~ shell be oppoleted by the city
manager, ukich appointment shall be composed or the
plumbing Inspector, o muster plumber iud one Journe~m'na
plumber. Each member of said board shall be appointed
for a term or five 7ears', unless so~aer removed for
.malfeosaoc? In office, oegleot of duty or lnoopscity** ·
Various persons ia the plumbing field,, os mell os the
Clty*s Commissioner ~f ~alldlags, kave recommended as
increase in the membership of this Board to ensble it
to have fuller coverage of persons associated with this
work.
It is recommended that the Code be amended to provide
fo~ m membership of five, consistiog of a plumbing
inspector, .two master plumbers, ~a engineer, practicing
plumbing design, and a Journeyman plumber.
Tit~e 15, Chapter 3, Section 1~ reads ia part.
(the Board of Plumber Examiners) shall determine the
character of the examination to be given a.~ npplicant
and, by ms~ority vote, pass or. reject suck applicnnt
upon his shoming ss the case may be.'
ie'recommen~ · redefining of'the procedure of members
of the Board in the examination and the basis upon .
mhich aa applicant is successful or unsuccessful and
that this provision be revised to read. *It (the
Board of Plumber Examiners) shall determine the
character of the examination to be given any appli-
cant. Each Board member shall individually reviem
the examination results of the applicant and apply
his separate scoring thereto. By the overage Of the
scores of. each Board member,, the Chairman shall determine mbether
theapplicant shall have passed or failed the examination.'
Throughout the Plumbing Code there are a number of
Instances uhereln materials or processes are
specifically prescribed math the provision that an
equal alternate may be used. It has been a matter
of some uncertainty ia the past as to exactly hum
the satisfaction of an alternate shall be. determined.
The procedure has been generally that the matter is
submitted to the City Council and the Council usually
refers the situation back to the Board of Plumber
Examiners for recommendation and then in turn back
to the Council, sometimes resulting in Code amend-
ment. This procedure has taken the Board out of
its specific purpose as provided in the Code and
has resultedin perhaps undue procedure. Itmould
not appear to be at variance with the City Code if
the decisioo On the alternate could be made by this
Board and within its authority.
Therefore. itis r~commended that the name."Board
of. Plumber~Examiners! be,~hanged tg~!Boardof--
Plumbing Adjustments and .Examiners* and that there
be inserted in Title 15, Chapter 3, a provision as
follows: *Mherein this chapter provides on alternate
or equal may be used in lieu of a prescribed material,
process or method, the Board shall have the determin-
ation as to the satisfaction of any alternate or equal
being acceptable or complying mith this chapter and
its intent. Any approval thereunder of an alternate
or equal shall be determined by the Board in duly
called meeting with a majority of members present,
shall be recorded in the minutes of such meeting and
the decision and description of the alternate or
equal shall be made a matter of permanent record in
the office of the Building Commissioner**
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City managerw
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Council expresslog lie opltIoo that the Board of Plumber Examiners should
laolude a representative of the public, ar. Link moved that Council concur In
the recowweudatio~n of the City Eunnger with the Board of Plumber Examiners locludin
nix noshers, Due being a representative of the public and that the City Attorney
prepare the proper measure accordingly. The motion was seconded by Era Boswell aid
adoptedt Hr. Dillard voting aa.
SRREBS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the followfog repori
recommending that the request of Crystal Towers Corporation for public sewer service
to property proposed for developwent at the south corporate limits line, west of
Franklin Road, be granted:
'Roanoke, Virginia
flou~rnble
Mayor and city
d
Council'
Roanokeo Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City is in receipt-of a request from Crystal Towers
Corporation, a locally directbd and managed group, for public
sewer service to property which the firm proposes to develop
at the south corporate limits line, west of Franklin Road.
There is attached a map showing the location and general
plan of the development. It will be noted that the City
limits divides the area.
City Couocllt several months ago, inuicateo its agree-
ment to the receiving of the poFtJon of land within the City
into the Franklin Road sewer line under a proposal that the
group them ba~ to pump into the City's system.
The City some several months ago, also, received a
resolution from the Roanoke County'Board of Supervisors
requesting the incorporation of a broad area ia this general
vicinity into the County--City Sewer Contract. The City
advised that it would accept that portion requested as lies
generally along Franklin Road and as would flow by gravity
into Franklin Road. The City further advised that it would
defer the wester~ portioo of the requested area aa would
normally flow by gravity into Ore Branch.
As is known Ore Branch is scheduled faf sewer line
construction but it appears to be some several years off.
The developers have, by close study, determined a pisa
of ese of their property which could be accommodated by a
gravity line that would follow existing ground contours.
They mote that econowlcally It Is eot feasible to them to
develop Just that portion in the City'but that they need
the combined development to have a sound and reasonable
project.
Tuo of the reasons of the City Council in holding to
gravity drainage to Ore Branch has been to encourage the
Ore Branch Project, which would be largely County cost,
and to hold use of Franklin Road sewer line to just that
'area for which it fs d~sfgned. TAm developers have agreed
that they would commit themselves to discontinuing the
discharge into Franklin Road and connect to Ore Branch at
such time that line becomes available.
Because this project lies as it does on the County--
City line and is a unit as such and because of the
difficulty and expense of serving Just that in-City area
by gravity sewer, it would be recommended that the City
accept the semer development from this project os proposed
by the*developers. The entire cost cf the construction of
the line to Franklin Road mould be the developers*
obligation. The line would be constructed to City specifi-
cations and become a public line. The development will be
served by City water.
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It iS felt that · resolution u,old bo appropriate to this
end the City Couucll*a co·sider.ilea of the same is submitted.
R~spocifully submitted,
S/ Julia· F. Hirst
Julia· F. nirat
Gl. ay Malager*
Mr. Llsh moved that Council co·cur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure
connection mlththe request. The m,tie· nas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and
unanimously ,adopted.
MATER DEPABTE£NT: The City Manager submitted · mritten report recommend-
lng that the request of Hr. Warren M. Gilbert for city mater service to property
at 4311 Appleton Ave·ua, N. M.. Parcel A, Section 1, Mestvlem Terrace, in Roan.he
County, be granted.
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council take the matter under advisement. Tho
notion mas seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
After taking {he matter under advisement, Mr. Perki~son moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Ma.agar and offered the foil.ming
Resolution:
(nlDI26) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City R~nager 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 R~soletfon, see Resolution Rook No. 32, page
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion uss
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins.no Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. ?.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
RATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
lng that the request of Mr. L. C. Chappell for city mater serrlce to 3743 Tomley
Drive, S. W., and 3727 Tomley Drive, S. R., in Roanoke County, be authorized as
there is satisfactory service available In the Cave Spring system.
Mr. Perkiason moved that Council take the matter under advisement. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
After taking the matter under advisement, Mr. Perkinson moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the following Resolutio
(~1B129) I RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve tmo (2)
metered Mater connections to certain premises located outside the corporate limits
Of the City, upon certain terms and conditioos.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 52.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYrq: Messrs. Boswell% Jones, Llsko Perhlnson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Hayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ........................ O.
S~¥ER5 AND STORH DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the following report
expressing the opinion that the clt~ cannot Justifiably eliminate property owned
by HFS, Emmett A. Drown located on the nest side of Woodland Road, $. H., described
as Lots 2 and 3, Block D, R~seuood Park, Official Tax Nos. 4440830 and 4440829, frae
the sanitary sewer project for aroobsldn Lane, S. £., and Hoodland Road, S. E.:
'Moanoke, Virginia
April 29,
Honorable Hnyor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentleaen:
At the City Council meeting of April Do 1968, Wrs. Emwett A.
Brown who owns property on the mesa side of Woodland Road nnd the
east of Brookside Lane appeared before the Council concerning the
sanitary sewer project which bas been authorized by the City
Council and which 'is under construction to provide sewer service
into this area. The total contract for the work is $19,762.30;
the contractor is Draper Construction Company, Incorporated, and
os of April 4, 196H, work ia the value of $10,5B0 had been
completed.
Attached is a drawing indicating the area directly involved
in this matter. There will be noted at the southwest intersection
of Woodland and Bronhsideo Lot No. 4440831e on which are situated
two houses onned b~ the Browns. It is understood that the Browns
have recently acquire~ the two lots to the northwest of this
property, being Nos. 4440B30 and 4440029.
The drauing shows the sewer line as under construction and
it will be noted that the section of line will go along the north
side of the Brown property. This section of Woodland Road is not
improved and it is not passable much beyond the northwest line of
Lot No. 4440831, on which the two houses are situated.
Mrs. Brown stated to the Council that they had no present
plans for developing the two recently acquired lots and did not
want tO be assessed for the sewer line construction. We have
tried to review this carefully and while the project is under
construction this perhaps does not materially offect this
p~rticular question.
It mill be recalled ~hat the constrnction of this project
nas u~on petitioned request of people in the area. Assessments
were determined and the City Council held ~ public'hearing at
which no one appeared. The project mas then authorized and
advertised.
The distribution of assessments to abutting property is
based on the total project with an identical per footage cost
assessed against each abutting property dependent upon the
frontage of each lot. To eliminate a section would require
renegotintion with the contractor who purchased all of his
materials at the time that the contract nas let and would
require a recalculation of the division of cost and u revision
of assessments to each of theproperty ostlers. It is questioned
that the City could revise the assessments to each of the property
owners withont the holding of a hem public hearing.
Another factor enters the situation. Mr. C. F. Kefauver
nas one of the persons requesting the construction of these
lines and signe~ the original petition. A good deal of the
assessments on the total project applied to Kefauver property.
On this section of the Woodland Road line, it will be noted
that he presently nuns property on the north side and will be
assessed. It is understood, from Mrs. Hrownt5 presentation,
that he also owned the two lots that the Browns acquired on the
south side of ioodland. At the time that the assessment was
prepared the cost against these two lots were charged to Hr.
Kefauver. It is, though, further understood that within only
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o leu doys prior to the Cit~*s public heeri~g os this project
thom Hr. [eruurer sold this property to the Brunts but
sppnreotly did not odvise thom Of the proJeot nad Of the
pending assessment, thus they apparently assumed this assess-
meat ia acquiring the property, -'-
I think that possibly, end ! emphssiae the nord postlblyt
hsd #r, Eefsurer~leded bls property, shomo on the mop, on
the north side of Woodland from the petition iud bad the
Hrouns then maned all of the lots that they do mom sad hsd
Indicated'at the tine they did tot udnt seuer~nzuiCd to this
property, that the City mould have excluded this section of
¥oodlaad from its coltract. The situation thsugh did'not-
become about in this may and the City ut the time hod every
reason to consider that sener service nas being requested for
this section of Woodland nod nos Justified lo including it In
the project. Thus It would seem abut the City acted properly
and X do not see hum the City can Justifiably eliminate this
section because of the manner in mhich It came about and
because of the imposition upon other property owners ia ·
reassessment as mould apply to them.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F, Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the opinion of the City Manager.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Bosnell and unanimously adopted.
STATE HXGHMAY$: The City Attorney submitted the following report
inn that the acquisition Of certain parcels Of land and/or easements needed for the
widening and improvement of n portion of Franklin Road, S. M., Project No, 0220-126-
102, be authorized:
· April 29, lqHH
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Since the last meeting of City Council the appraised values of
eleven (11) additional parcels of land needed to be acquired
for the above project h~e been approved by officials of the
Virginia Department of Highways and, non, by tbe City Manager,
two (2) of the same, Nos. 036 and 059, having been appraised as
a single parcel. The aggregate value of all said parcels, as
so appraised, is $16,349.00. These valuations have been
established byconpetent appraisals made by not less than two
individual real estate appraisers and are approved by the
Department of Hlghmays and by the City Manager as sums proper
to be offered to be paid by the City to the respective property
owners for the land and/or easements required to be obtained in
each case.
I herewith submit an ordinance which describes and assigns the
respective appraised value of each of said eleven (11) parcels.
Upon adoption of the ordinance, the Council mould authorize
and direct the acquisition of thc aboveoentioned parcels of
land and/or easements and would specify the amount to be offered
as consideration .
It is respectfully recommended that the aforesaid ordinance be
adopted by Council.
Respectfully,
$/ J. N. £1ncanon
City Attorney'
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16130) AN ORDINANCE directing end providing for the acquisition of
certain parcels of land In fee simple and of certain eeseeeats ia land mauted and
needed by the City for the uidening sad improvement of t portion of Franklin Road,
S. N., (U, S. Route 220), under Project 0220-120-102, RM-201; fixing the conslderatf
offered to be paid by the City for each sa!~ parcel or laud and/or easement ned
other terms and provisions of such acquisition; providing for negotiations for
certain options; providing for the City's acquisition of said lands end easements
by condemnation, under certain circumstances; authorizing abe City Attorney to move
for the award of a right of entry on each or any of nejd properties for the purpose
of commencing Its work of improvement; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No, 32, page 53.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #essrs. Doswell, Jones, Lisk, Perhins6n, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
INDUSTRIES-BRIDGES-STATE HIGHNAYS: The City Attorney submitted the
following report recommending that the acquisition of an easement from the Norfolk
and MesternRallway Company for the construction and maintenance of the Ninth Stree~
S. E., Industrial Access Bridge, be authorized:
"April 29, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Me Bbers
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
6entlemen:
it being necessary that the City acquire from Norfolk and*
Kesteru Railway Company an easement for the construction and
maintenance of the proposed hem 9th Street, S. E., Industrial
Access Bridge and the undersigned being advised that the
Railway Company is agreeable to granting such easement upon
what are considered usual and reasonable terms and conditions,
X have prepared and transmit hevemith for the Council's
consideration and adoption an ordinance by mhich the same may
be effected, the ordinance containing the terms and c,editions
of the proposed grant.
Xt is recommended that ~he ordinance be adopted by the ~ouncil
at Its earliest convenient opportunity.
Further. I am advised that a ,ri-party agreement, necessary
to be entered into between the Department of Highways, the
Railway Company and the City concerning the actual construction
of the new bridge, is being prepared by the Department of
Highways. Upon receipt of the same, it will be forthwith
reported to the Council with request for authorization that
it, likewise, be executed by the City.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kl~canon
City Attorney'
Mr.,Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Attorney and offered the f, Il,ming emergency Ordinance:
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(8lHl31) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of nn
easement from Norfolk, nad Western Raileny Cumpnny necessary for the construction
(State Route 9999) leto the Roanoke Industrial Center; and providing for an
emergency.
(For rail text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 32, page 55.)
Mr, Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the follomlng vote:.
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perkiason, Pollard, Eheeler nnd Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Bosmell .................... 1.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-HATER DEPARTHE~: The City Attorney submitted the
folloming report advising of the offer of Greater Roanohe Valley Development
Foundation of n certain 157.93 acre boundary of land mnated and needed for public
mater shed purposes, lying mainly in Roanoke County and partly in Botetourt County,
Virginia, for the purchase price of $19,000.00, cash, together mith such sum as
represents interest at the rate of six and one-half per cent per annum calculated
on said sum from April 29, 1968:
'April 29, 1960
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
There has been tendered to the City by Greater Roanoke Valley
Development Foundation an option in mriting to purchase from
the Foundation et any time mithin ID months from April
1960, a 157.93 acre boundary of land mhich lies at the upper
end of tbe Carvins Cove watershed, the major portion of mbich
is in Roanoke County but a part of uhich lies in Dotetourt
County. The purchase price to the City, offered in the option,
mould be $19.000.00 plus such sum as would represent
calculated annually from this date.
Strenaous efforts hare recently been made to have approved by
State and Federal agencies a project pursuant to mhich the
City, with assistance from the State and Federal Governments
might have purchased the land directly; however, funds avail-
able for such projects are unavailable, at least until after
July 1, 1968, mhen additional appropriations may be made for
such projects.
Subject boundary of land having been available on the mather
for purchase, officials of Greater Roanoke Valley Development
Foundation, organized for the sole purpose of assisting in
the growth and.development of the Roanoke.Valley.area, have
most considerately arranged topurchase the laud in the name
of the Foundation.and. at the,same time and as stated above,
offer it for resale to theCity of RoanoRe on the,above terms,
it being generally understood that the City could not, mithout
Jeopardizing the later approval of a joint City and State or
Federal project, commit itself to the purchase Of the land
before formal approval of such project. Preliminary applica-
tion has been made on behalf of the City for a Land and Mater
Conservation project mhich mould provide for the City's later
acqnisition Of the abovementioned land during the term of the
option offered by the abovensmed Foandatlon and, hopefully,
soon after July 1,
An ordinance has been prepared and Is transmitted herewith
by which the City mould accept and hold the Greater Roanoke
s
Valley Development Foundation's
to the City; the same providing
of $$,00, cash, for the option,
recommended that auld ordinance
Mr, Mheeler moved that Council
emergency Ordinance:
(mlB132) AN ORDINANCE providing
to purchase certain land wanted and needed
providing for an emergency.
purchase option offer sade
for i nominal consideration
and it is respectfully
be adopted by the Council,
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Klacanon
City Attorney'
accept the offer and offered the following
for the City's acquisition of an option
for public watershed purposes; and
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, pag~ $?,)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Yessrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None--~ .........~ ...... ~ ...... O.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of March, 1968.
Mr. Link moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
aeconde6 by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City
Planning Commission the request of Pure Oil Company to encroach for a distance of
twelve feet on a building setback line which runs tnenty-flve feet from the
Arterial Highway right of nay line at Elm Avenue and Fourth Street, S. E., the
City Planning Commission submitted the following report recommending the request
be granted subject to an agreement by Pure Oil Company with the city to remove
pu~p islands and a canopy at no'cost t~ the city if required for public purposes:
*April 25, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members Of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of April 17, 1966 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Mr. T. T.
Lawson, attorney representing the Pure Oil Company, appeared
before the Planning Connlssion and stated that the service
station being developed on the northeast corner of Elm Avenue
. and Fourth Street, S, E,, was holding up its building plans due to a mistaken impression about the setback provision along
Elm Avenue. He indicated that the petitioner desires to install -
a pump island and canopy in a manner where these would extend
twelve feet o~ n building setback line mhtch runs twenty-five
feet from the arterial highway right*of=uny line.
Upon considering this request, the Planning Commission asked
whether the petitioner would agree to remove the pump island
and canopy and, in this particular case, why did this specific
service,station require a lesser setback than other stations?
Mr. Lanson replied that the particular visibility aspects
related to the.station because of topography and location made
it eecesaary to locale nearer to Klm Aveeue~ fie further stated
that the petitioher agreed to Condition its agreement with the
City with a waiver of ell right to compeaaetioc rot, the canopy
sad pump ialaeds and mould remove the same with eD cost to the
City if such action is ever required for public purposes. Math
the conditions agreed to by the petitioner, the Planning
Commlssioc generally concurred with the petttioner*s request,
particularly altec tho major kigbmny lcyolved. Elm Avesue. has
Just beau completed to the maximum size required within the
foreseeable future.
A motion was made and caaelwoaaly carried reeo.mecdlng to City
Council that this request be granted, subject to the afore-
mentioned conditions agreed to by the petitioner.
Sincerely,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick, Chairman'
Mr. Wheeler moved that the request be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure authorizing Pure Oil Company to construct and
maintain mithin the 25-foot wide Major Arterial Highway setback area c gasoline
pomp island and a portion of a canopy extending over this and another puep island
outside the setback area, the pump island to be located not closer than IS-feet
from the north right of uny of Elm Avenue. S. E., Route 24, ~nd the canopy to
extend to a point not closer than three and one-half feet, at its nearest point,
from the street right of may and no part of the canopy to be lesu than twelve feet
above the ground level. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted, Hr.
Hosmell voting no.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINXSHE~ BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. I0113. vacating, discontinuing and
closing the eastern approximately 77 feet of an alley runnlng east and mesa between
Fourth Street and Three and One-half Street, S. E., parallel to Mountain Avenue.
having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over.
mas again before the body.
It appearing that none of the requested 77 feet of the alley to be closed
will be needed by the city at a later date. Mr. Wheeler offered ~he following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#10113) AN ORDINANCR permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
a portion of an alley in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. 10 feet l~ width and tannin
parallel with and between original Elm Avenue, 2- E., ~nd Mountain Avenue, S. E.,
beginning on the mesa side of Fourth Street, S. E.; 345.2 feet north of the
northwest corner of Fourth Street and Mountain Avenue, and running in a westerly
direction a distance of approximately 77 feet to the proposed eastern boundary line
of a proposed access road to Interstate Hishmay 5HI.
{For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book'No. 32, page 44.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motio~ was seconded
by Mr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perhinson, Pollard, Nheeler end
Esyo~ Dillard ...............................~-?.
NAYS: None .......................... O. ,
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 18114, vocntiag,.discoatinuiog sad
closing a ten-fog* alley lying between flolli~s Road nad Eighth Street, N, E**
parallel to Mohsmh Avenue and Connecticut Avenue, having previously been before
Council for its first rending, read and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Wheeler offering ~he following for lt~ second reading and final adoption:
(#16114) AN ORDINANCE vacating, discontinuing end closing that certain
ten (10) foot alley lying between Connecticut Avenue and Mohawk Avenue, N. E., and
extending from Eolllns Road, N. E., in a westerly direction 360 feet to 8th Street,
N. ~., said alley being located in Block 30, Deaawood Terrace.
(For full text of Ordinance, see ~rdinance Book No. 32, page 46.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Limbo Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ ?-?.
NAYS: None ......................... On
SEWERS AND, STORM DRAINS-PERMIYS: Ordinance NO. 16121. authorizing the
acquisition of a fifteen foot perpetnal easement ~cross Lots 15. 16. 17 and
Block 5, Map at ~inona Auvition, from A~artment Xnvestments, Incorporated, for
possible future operation an~ maintenance of n storm dral~ and pray!din9 for the
execution of an agreement providing for the release and abandonment of an existing
easement for the maintenance and operation of a certain storm drain, under certain
circumstances, terms and conditions, having previously been before Council for its
first reading, rea~ and laid over, was again ~efore the body, Mr. Mheeler offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~18121) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of a perpetual
easement across Lots 15, 1~, 17 and 1~, Blo~k 5, as shown on the Map Of Winona
Addition for possible future operation and maintenance of a storm drain and
providing for the City's execution of an agreement providing for the release and
abandonment of an existing easement for the maintenance and operation of a certain
storm drain, under certain circumstances, terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 47.)
Mr. #heeler moved, the a~doption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perhinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk. Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
PLANNXNG-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure acknowledging the meritorious public service
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performed rot the. B,un,he Yuiley commuaiky iud its. residents by the late Edward B.
Lasslter, he pre(enid same; whereupon, Hr, Lisa offered the f,Il,wing Resolutions
(J16133) A RESOLUTION acknowledging curtain public services rendered by
the late EDMAEH H. LASSITEM.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook Ho. 32e page SO.)
Mr. Lisa moved the adoption of the Resoluklon. The motion was seconded
by.#r..Perkinson and adopted by tie following vote:
AYLS: Hessrs. E,smell, Jones, task, Perkins,n, Pollard, #heeler and
#oyor Dillard ................................. ?.
NAYS; None .........................O.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT-PENSIONS: Council having transferred the operation of
the Health Department to the State Department of Health effective March 1, 1968, on
Ordinonce amending. Title iii, Chapter 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
as aoended, relating to the Employees* Retirement System of the City of Roanoke by
the addition to Section ? of two new subsections to be numbered subsections (19) and
(20), and certain sub-subsections, making certain pr,visions for employees of the
Health Department was before the body. Hr. Perkinson offering the Ordinance as
follows:
(=1H134) .AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter l. Title III. of the Code of the
City. of Roanoke. 1956o as amended, relating to the Employees* Retirement System of
the City of Roan,kc. bythe a~ltion to Sec. 7 of two now subsections to be. numbered
subsections (19) and (20). and certain sub-subsections, making certain provisions
for employees of the City's Health Department ~ho became State employees as the
result of the City*s transfer of the operation of said Health Deportment to the
State Deportment of Health; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 59.)
Hr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wa, sec,nde
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Hheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. ?.
NAYS: None .........................O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGRODNDS-RECEEATZOH DEPARTMENT: A Resolution
authorizing and approving the payment of $150.00 to Aerial Service Corporation as
the rental value of two helicopters employed by the Deportment of Parks and
Recreation in its Halloween program on October 31, 1967, and directing the City
Manager to inform severalmunicipal departments of procedural requirements of the
city in matters relating to nil purchases of materials and services and of the
necessity of prior authorization and approval before arrangements are entered into
wes before the body, Mr. Lisk offering the Resolution ns follows:
(mlO135) A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a certain expense incurred
by the City's Department o£ Parks and Recreation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 61.)
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Hr. Llskmoved the.adoption of,tho Resolution. Tho motion uua seconded
by Hr. EosmeI! and adopted by the follomiug vote=
AYES: Hessrs. Eosmell,.Joues,,Llah, Perhinaou, Pollard, Hbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None~---~-~ ................. O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
HEALTH BEFARTME~T-HOUSIN$-SLUM CLEARANCE: Mrs. Carol MIIIIs appeared
before the body regarding the enforcement of the Housing ned,Hygiene Ordi'uauce
ned requested that the time limit be extended for vacation of substandard homes
ia the northwest and southmest sections of the city especially.in cases involving
children and older people to provide additional time for them to find houses as
they have no place to go.
The City Hanager advised tbut about thirty notices had been issued and
that twenty-one families.had received eviction notices setting a date of Hay I but
the Health Commissioner has been requested to contact the owners and rebind then
the notices for housing improvements contained no time limit and the namers or agent
have been asked to delay action on the evictions.
WEALTH DEPAETHE~T: Mr. Bosuell brought to the attention of Council the
question of rat control in the City of Roanohe and read the following letter from
the City of Hinston-Salem:
*April 19, 1960
Mr. John H. Boswell
City Councilman
P. O. Box 562
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Sir:
Your letter of inquiry about the Winston-Salem Rat Control
progYam has been referred to me for reply. We hare not found
the magic formula for controlling rats. He did start a rat
baiting program in 1962 Bhlch has continued to limit the rat
population in our sanitary sewers and around City properties.
The Hinston-Salem Program was started after a completed
study indicated that there were approximately 40,000 rats in
the City sanitary sewers. He let a contract to a local
exterminator, who does the baiting. Bis contract is to place
anti-coagulant bait in each sanitary sewer manhole of the City
each year. A follom-up visit is made toeach manhole baited
to determine if additional bait is necessary.
The bait is an anti-coagulant mixed math fresh crached
yellom corn and peanut oil. The bait is lowered into each
manhole in a 16-ounce wax-coated paper container attached to
bailer wire.
He tied the baiting program in math a publicity and
ordinance enforcement campaign to get standard garbage cans
throughout the City.
The Rat Program has been effective and has gained whole-
hearted acceptance by the people. We plan to continue rat
control indefinitely.
If further information mill be of help, please advise.
Sincerely,
SANITATION DIVISION
S! Glen N. Kilday
Glen W. Eildn!
Supt. of Sanitation*
.. After e dlaoussioe of the matter,.Nr~ Boseell'moved thai'the.question or
a flvlctev r·t control program be referred to the City Hooager rev study ned
report to Council, .The notion nos seconded,by Mr.,Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY-PARIS.AND PLAYGROON~S-SEGRKGATXO~:' Nv, Joe
presented · verbal progress report.on the prograaor upgrading.the parhs ned
pl·lgrounds in the leu lucoae ·reno ·dvisiog tbfl all of the equipment requested
In connection uith the program has been purchased ned aFraogemeeta are befog aide
rev installation or leo tha~ She locations or the sainting pools hare been studied
end no Ordln·ece Js being drafted to be sebaltted to Council at · later date.
COMPLAINTS: #r. Nheeler brough~ to the attention or Council the question
or obscene literature on local newstands and qeestionnble advertisements of local
night spots, reading cllppiegs frae neuspapers.
obscene literature and questionable activies at local night spots be referred to
the City Hannger rev investigation end report to Council. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Po/lard and ueanlaonsl~ adopted.
On motion or Mr. Llsko seconded bi Mr. Pollard and unanimousl! adopted,
the meeting nas adjourned.
APPROV£D
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Roy 6, 1969.
Tke Council of abe City of Roanoke met In regular meeting in the
Colncil Chamber In the Runicipal Building, Monday. Roy 6; 196B, st 2 p.u** the
regular meeting hour, mith mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Jnhm W. Boswell, James E, Jones, David K. Lish,
Frsn~ N. Perkinson, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Vincent S. Yheeler and Rayor
Bantam O. Dillard ............................... 7.
ASSENT: None .........................O.
OFFICERS PaESENT: Mr. Julian F; Hirst. City Manager. Br. Byron E.
Hamer, Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Kincsnon, City Attorney. and Mr.
J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend
Richard R. fleusley, Rector, St. John's Episcopal Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held os Monday,
January 15, 1969. having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Hr.
Jones, seconded by Mr. Lisk'und nnamimously sdo~ted, the reading thereof mos
dispensed uith and the minutes approved us recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING-PLANNING: Council having set n public henrin9 for 2 p.m., Monday,
May 6, 19bm. on the recommendation of the City Plunnin9 Commission that Chapter 2.
Subdivision Ueoulationa, of Title XVI, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
as amended, be revised, the matter mas before the body.
Mr. M. Dale Poe, representing the Roanoke Volley Home Guilders
Association, appeared before Council, advising that the orosnization approves of
the proposed nam Subdivision Ordinance mith one exception~ i.e** the requirement
of tmo inches of plant mixed bituminous asphalt for streets instead of the present
method of surface treatment.
Mr. Horace G. Frulin, also representing the Roanoke Valley Home
Builders Association, pointed out that unless the total cost of homes in the
new subdivisions is kept mithin a fifteen thousand dollars limit the organization
will be unable to participate in the development of said subdivisions.
After n further discussion of the matter, the City Attorney. advising
that he has a number of minor changes to suggest before the proposed new
Subdivision Ordinance ts adopted, Mr. Jones mated that the public hearing be
continued until 2 p.m., Monday, Ray 20, 1968. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: Mr. C~ Richard Cromwell, Attorney,
representing Mr. James E. Long. appeared before Council and presented the fo~lo~ino
communication, roquesting that his client be relieved from payment of u portion
of the license tax for operltloe of bls place of business for the yetr 1967 ie
yJem of the fact thus he did ual operate sold plane of business for abe entire
year:
"HuT 2. 1968
HIss ¥1rglulu L. Sham
Clerk, City or Roanoke
Boenoke, YIzgIelo
0ear Hiss Shun:
Please be advised that we uish to be placed ge the
agenda for the C~ty Conncilt~ meeting o! May 6, 1969.
Me uish ia present to Council ut this tine argument
why Hr. Janes E. Long ~hould not have to psy n pardon
of his 196T business l~cenue. Hr. Long, after poyfmg
the flTst half of his business license for 1967, sold
bis business to Hr. R. D. Hill, The business license
obtained by Hr. Long ess not t~nnsferred'to Hr. Hill.
Homevero Hr. Hill paid u business license to do business
for the second half of 1967. To force Hr. Long to non
pay the portions of the license fee for the lust hair of
19ST mould be In effect taxing the business entity twice.
The City Attorneys, realizing inequities of the old
business license ordinance, hove redrnfted the business
license ordtnancn effective January 1, 1968, and now
allan proratioo of the business license. Hsd this been
the pructlce in 1967 hr. Long mould not be before Council
ut this tine. Therefore, it Is requested that City
Council pass n special ordfnnnce granting Hr. Long
relief from this unjust and Inequitable tax.
JAMES E. LONG
By: S~C. Ricbord Cronwell
Hr. Cranwell also presented the following comuunicution requesting that
Hrs. Opal Hays be relieved from paTment of a portion of the license tax for
operation of her place of business for the lear 1967 la view Of the fact that
she did not operate said place of business for the entire year:
'Ha! 2, 1968
Hiss ¥irglnla L. Shun
Clerk, City of Roanoke
Rua.oke, ¥tYglolu
Oenr Hiss Sham:
Please be advised that ne mish to be placed ~a the agenda
for the City Council's meeting of Hay 6, 1969. #~ wish
to present to Council at this tine argument why Mrs. Opal
Heys should not have to pay a portion of her 1967 business
license. Hrs. Hays' business burned on August 13, 1967.
makes her liable for her business license for the whole
year. The amount of this license is based on gross receipts
for the p~evJous year end under the ordinance there was
no provision for prorating this license fee. Therefore,
Mrs. Mays would be paying for a license for the whole year
of 1967 when she only mas Jn operation for seven months.
OPAL HA~S
· BY: ~anuel] Counsel'
Council being of the opinion that the effective date for similar rebates
should rennin au January 1, 1968, Hr. Hheeler moved that both requests be
denied. The motion was seconded b! Hr. Hosnell and unnnin~usly adopted.
;'349
PETITIONS AND CO##UNICATIONS: ' ° ' ....
BUDGET-SCROOLSt* A communication from'the'Roaeoke~City School Board,
requesting the follomieg transfers in the 1967-66 school budget, mos before
FROM
1800
2100
Administrative Travel.
Personal Services
2100 Personal Services
3100 Personal Services
7100 Personal Services
7100 Personal Services
7100 Personal Services
Y100 Personal Services
7100 Persona! Services
7100 Feraonnl Services
7100 Personal Services
7100 Personal Services
7500/52 Replacemeet of Office
Furniture ~ Equip.
7500/54 Operationnl Equipment
7S00 Maintenance of Instruc-
tional ~ Office Equip.
7509 Maintennnce of Instruc-
tional 6 Office Equip.
7600 Repairs to Furniture
~ Equipment
7700/54 Replacement of Classroom
Furniture
8400 Retirement System
Contributions
8600 Insurance
8600 Insurnnce
9200 Supplies
9300 Food
12-000 Improvements ~ Better-
manta
12-000 Improvements ~ Better-
12-000/ Office Furniture ~
62 Equipment
12-000/ Office Furniture ~
52 Equipment
12-000/ Instructional Equipment
64
12-000/ ~natructlon~l Equipment
64
TO
1300
2200
12-000/
62
1100
1300
5700
6100
6200
6300
6400
6600
7400
7500
7500
12-000/
62
7500/54
7400
12-000/
64
6300
6300
8700
6500
9800
7500
7500/52
7500/52
12-000
7500 .
12-000
Mr. L~nk moved that Council concur in the
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
AMOUNT
Postage, Telephones
~ Telegrams 500.00
Instructional
Supplies 9.200,00
· office Furnitere 305.20
Peraoanl Services 3,500.00
Postage, Telephones
~ Telegrams 745.03
Trnnsportetloe by
Contract 6,000.00
Personal Services 13,600.00
General Building
Supplies 1,000.00
School Telephones 4,986.37
Fuel ~ Porter 2,000.00
~ster 3.000.00
Repair ~ Upkeep of
Buildings ~ Equip-
ment 2.000.00
Maintenance of
Instrnctionel ~
Office Equipment 12.00
Maintenance of
Instructional ~
Office Eqaipment 3,274.00
Office Furniture
~ Equipment 194.80
~perationnl Equip. 508.00
Repair ~ Upkeep of
Buildings ~ Equip. 365.00
Instructional Equip. 700.00
'School Telep.hon~s 3,000.00
School Telephones . 1,200.00
Rentals 75.00
Gas 300.00
Storage 2.000.00
Meant. of Inst. ~
Office Equip. 126.B2
Replacement of Office
Furniture ~ Equip. 80.00
Replacement of Office
Furniture ~ Equip. 457.00
Improvements ~
Betterments 132.00
Maint. of Inst. C
Office Equip. 1,850.00
Improvements ~
Betterments 654.00
request.of the School Board
(=10136) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn certain sections of the
1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for aa emergency.
(For full te~t .of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 61.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......... £ .................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................O.
BDDGET-SCHOOLS: The folloulng communication from the Moo~0ho City
School Board, requesting a tot~l opproprtatioo of $17,478,23 to various accounts
In the 1967-68 school budget to provide feeds for the remainder of the fiocal year,
nas before Council:
"#oy 2, 1960
To the Honorable Mayor
amd Members of City Council
City of Hooaote, ¥irgimlo
Gentlemen:
The Roanoke City School Roa~d at its meeting April 30. 196~
respectfully requested the City Council to appropriate funds
to the follomlng 1967-68 school accounts ac indicated:
T~ '' ~ AMOUI~E
1300 P~ctage,*'Telephoue*& Telegraus $1,284.00
6300 School Telephones 813.63
TIO0 Personal Services 3,H24.03
7400 Repair and Upkeep of Buildings and Equipment 280.00
8700 Rentals 6,510.00
11-300 G~E.D. Program 1,225.00
11-603 Travel 700.00
40-200 Library and Instructional Materials 2,841.60
The need for the first five appropriations results from the
additional cost of moving from the former School Administration
Building to the present accommodations,
The appropriations requested to 11-300 and 11-800 are a result
of revenue received in excess of that anticipated in the present
budget.
The request to 40-203 is the result of a supplementary appropriation
made from federal funds for this 'purpose. The last three items
~ill be reimbursed 100 per cent.
Very truly yours,
S/ A. F. Fisher
A, F. Fisher,
Director of Business and Finance
and Clerk of the Board'
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board
and offered the following eeergency Ordinance:
(=18137) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections.of the
1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ovd'insnce. see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 63.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas
aeconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the folio, lng rote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................... 7.
NAsa: None .......................O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke Clay School Hoard,
requesting · total appropriation of $4,359.0Dto the follomin9 items in the
19h?-6B school budget to provide for a refresher course for general du(y nurses,
wac before Council:
21-100 Personal Services $ 3,275.00
21-200 Snppiles 629.00
21-500 Hentsl of Kquipment 100.00
21-800 Fixed Charges 355,00
$ 4,359.00
'.;351
Hr. #heeler waved that Council concur la the reqoect of the School
Board and offnrad the fclloulng emergency Ordinance:
(w19138) AN OIDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~21000, 'Schools
#auponer Bevelopnent nad Training,' of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, nad
providing for al emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 32; page 64.)
Nv. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas
seconded by Hr. Llsk and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Joue$o Lick, Perhinsou, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O,
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting that Council appropriate and udJnct the follouing items in the 196?-hR
school budget in connection mith the Adult Basic Education Program. was before
39-100 Personal Services $10,TI?.IB
39-200 Supplies 1,491.51
39-50~ Travel 147.70
39-700 In-Service Training 413.8S
39-800 Fixed Charges 3?9.49
39-900 Other Related Expenses 12.56
Council:
Br. Wheeler novpd that Council concur in the request of the School Board
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(mlB139) AN OROINANCE to amend and reordain Section n39000, 'Schools -
Adult Basic Education,' of the 196T-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
en emergency.
(For full text cf Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 64.)
Br. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was
seconded bl Mr. Perhiason and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrc. 8oswell, Jones, Lisk, Perhlnson, Pollard, Mheeler and
No,or Dillard ............. ~ ..................... 7. '
NAYS: None .................. ~ ....... O. .
ZONING: A;conmanico~ion from Br. Ralph A. Glasgou, Attorney, representing
Br. Jean B, Glasgow, requesting that property located on the north side of ".
Patterson Avenue, S. M., between Thirteenth Street and Fourteenth Street,' described
as Lot 9 and part of Lot IO, Bloch 6,.Mesh End and River View, Official Tax No.
1212713, be rezoned fromRG-2, General Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial District, nas before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
wac seconded by Ur. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Monroe Junior High Parent-Teacher
association, supporting the teacher salary proposal of the Roanoke Education
~ssociotion for the fiscal year 19ha-hg, mac before Council.
#r. lheeler moved that the comenui~ellon be received nad filed end
referred to the 1968-69 RedDer Study. ~he m~tlou men seconded b! #r.~Pollnrd
end eaeeimouol! adopted.
ROOSET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Central Council Parent-Teacher
School Board nod requesting that the entire school budget be approved os submitted,
Mr. Link moved that the oommnnicetioe be received and fl,led end referred
to 1968-69 Budget Studl. The notion uss seconded bl Hr. Bosuell end nnoniuousll
adopted.
SCR00LS: Cope of u communication frou the Central Council Parent-Teacher
Association to ¥1ce Nslor ¥1ncent S. Wheeler. supporting als recent steed
obscene shams and literature, uns before Council.
#r. Wheeler moved that the coemunfcation be received and filed. The
motion utc seconded bl Mr. Pollard and unonleonsly adopted.
BUDGET: A communication from Jennlngs Associates, offering to have the
revenue and/or expenditure patterns Of the Citl of Roanoke analyzed, mas before
Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion sas seconded bi Hr. #heeler and unanimonslI adopted.
STAT£ CORPORATIO~ COMRISSIO~: A notice of the State Corporation
Commission, advising that a public hearing mill be held at 10 a.m., June 3,
in Richmond, ¥iroinia. on the application of Hr. Janes Thurston Graves.
Airport Taxi, for a certificate of public convenience and necessitl os o restricted
cannon cnr~ler bl uotor~vehJcle for the handling of passengers and luggage from the
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport to certain airports served bI Piedmont Airlines
sad on the raters trip to transport passengers from said airports to the Charlottes-
ville-Albemarle Airport. mas before Council.
Wr. Nheeler gored that the notice bo received and flied. The notion
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unaniuousll adopted.
Mr. Jones then moved that the State Corporation Commission be notified
that Roanoke Municipal (Woodruu} Airport is in Roanoke Countl, not Soteto~rt
Countl. The motion was seconded bl Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication frou Mr. John P. Flshwicko
expressing his appreciation for the Resolution adopted bl Council in recognition of
his services as a member of the Mill #ountaiB Development CoMMittee, was before
Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion uss seconded by Ne. Jones and unaniuouslI adopted.
J
(m18140) AN ORDINANCE to amend and ~eordain Section ~47, 'Fire,' of
the 196T-68 ApproprlationOrdfnence. and providing for an emergency;
(For full tent of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook No. 32, page 65.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The notion nas
seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the full,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs.' B,snell. Jones. Lisk, Perkins,ri. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. T.
NAYS: None ...................... O.
BUDGET-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: The City ManaGer submitted
a written report, recommending that $325.00 be transferred from Printing and Office
Supplies to Office Furniture and Equipment - Neu under Section ~19, 'Juvenile end
Domestic Relations Court," of the 196T-69 budget, to provide for the purchase of
n bookcase in uhich to place the law books of the Judge of the Juvenile and
Donestic Relations Court.
Mr. Perkinson norad that Council concur in the recoumendationof the
City Manager and offered tbs following emergency O~inance:
(mlB14l) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section =19, 'Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court,' of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
for an eueroency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 66.)
Mr. Perkinson u,red tbs adoption of the' Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkins,n, Pollard, and
Wheeler ....... ~ ........................... -6.
NAYS: Mayor Dillard .............I.
TRAFFIC: The City ManaGer submitted a written report, advising that the
Roanoke Flue Arts Center has requested that Kirk Avenue, S. M., between Jefferson
Street and First Street, b~ closed to traffic on Saturday. June R. 19hR, between
the hours of ? a.m., and 5 p.m., with on alternate date of June 15, 196.B, ie tbs
event of rain on June 8. 1968, in connection with its annual sideualk art show,
and recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Boswell moved that Council take the matter under advisement. The
mution was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
After taking the latter elder sdvlnelen~o Mr, Mhe~ler loved that
Council concur lB the recouueudotlon of'the City !ouoger end offered the
folloelug gesolntlonc .....
(mlOid2) A RESOLOTION authorizing.the City Manager tO cause o portion
or Xlrk Avenue, S.
1968, betwnna IRe honrn of 7:00 u.i. nad 5:00 p.l., Je order tknt the Roanoke
Fine Arts CenSer lay conduct thereon itl annual public Sideueik Art Shoe.
(For fall text of Re~olntion, fee RenoZutloa Book No. 32, page 66.)
Mr. Mheeler loved the adoption of the Resolution. The.lotion mas
seconded by Mr. Bosneli and adopted.by the follouing rote:
AYES: #liSts. Bonuello Jones, LJsk, Perklnson, Pollard, iheeler iud
Mayor Dillard ........... ~ .................. T~
NAYS:
AIRPORT: The City Manager.submitted the folloelag report eith regard
So the extent of federal aid in four projects ut Roanoke Municipal (Moodrul)
Airport: .. .
Honorable Mayor and City Couucl~
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
'Roanoke, Virginia
May 6, 1965
The City sublitted application to the Federal government for
Federal-aid Airpbrt Program funds for four projects ns follows:
Total Cost 50~ Share
i, Bituminous overloy taxiW~ys 15/33 and 15/23 '$44;~00 $22.000
2, Land Acquisition 20 acres on east , 75,000 3T,SO3
3. Extension Of runmoy 5/23 300 feet to east TO,O00 35,000
4. Overlay of east to 2300 feet of rnnnny,5/23 65,000 32 500
$254.0~0 $127,000
Me-are odrJsed, and tblu Il t~ inform the CltyCouncli. of the
approval by the Federal Aviation Administration of items I and 4
above and their authorization of $$4,50D for fiscal year 1969 as
the Federal gorernment*s share of the two projects, They express
regrets on items 2 and 3 but stated the limitation of availability
of Federal assistance funds at the present tile,
Items 1, 2 and 3 sere included in the Capitol Improvement
Program Bond Issue, Item 4 has been recently added os a City
Capital Outlay project Jn order to strengthen rnnmay
Itel, I mos originally set up In the Bond Referendum for u total
of $30,0~0 eith $15,000 for the City and the Federal govereent
each, Estimates of cost revision hare necessitated the
adjustment os ia apparent
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F, Hirsh
Julian F, Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Mheeler moved that the matter be referred to i968~9 aodget =St~ndyo
The motion ~aaaeconded by Mr. Per~lnson ~nd unanimously adopted.
STATE NIGRMAYS: The City Man*agar submitted the folloming r?port
recommending that the necessary poblic hearing be held on a proposal to
revise and amend that portion of the Major Arterial Highuoy Plan mhich contemplates
(H,' $, Route 460 sad H. S, Routes Il nnd 220) sad provide, instead', for a~
extensio· of Wills Ave·ne, H, Ko, lid in interchn·ge therefrom to'0runge Ave·ua.
S. E. (O. S. Route 460):
Ho·amble Ssyor Red cia! Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gestleme·: "
"Roanoke, Virginia
lay 6, 1968
Over 8 year ·go the City of Ron·oke Redevelopment and
Honslng.Authorlt'y faced the problem of coordiualing the
street system rot the Mimball Urban Re~eeal Project ~ith
the streets in the surrou·dl·g urea, particularl! the major
connections math Ors·ge Ave·ua sad Willis~s~n Ro~d. One of
the major problems related to the questlo· of mhet tYPe of
interchange mould be developed with Orange Avenue.
Dari·g the early mouths of 1967 the Technical Committee
for proposing revisions to the negRo·al Major Arterial
Pla· held periodic ueetlngs and co·sidered virioua hfghen! plan
changes, including a proposal to abandoh existing pleas rot ,,
expensive grsde separation proposal to divert Williauson Road
trnffic behi·d Hegic Git! Ford end the flolida! Inn. The idea
of abandoning the existing and approved highway pleas coincided
mith a new scheme for exte·di·g Nulls Avenue through the Kimball
scheme eurAsia·ed an ultimate connection with the Whiteside
Street-Plantation Rood corridor scheduled for eventual extensio·
Based on the foreg0i·g, the State Hlghma! Department oas'
notified or the coordi·atio· necessary betmee· Mimb·ll Project
pla··l·g and other high,ay pla·s. For several'reasons, the
Tech·lcal Committee for regio·al hlghmoy plan ohm·gem slowed
damn their acttvlty and forced the renednl planners to use the
Wells Ave·ue Bxteusion-Orange Ave·ne intersection proposal as
'give·* factor in their pines. This mos based upon reasonably
substantial evidence in the City's Capitol Improveme·t Progrn~
which l·cluded fa·ds for the i·terchs·ge.
Eve·anally. State H~ghw~! officials c~nhl~ded thetr'ev01*uation
of propos, ed highway changes and Just recently resumed meetings
on major hfghmaY pl~n changes. 'oRe toCft~ efforts, the Mells
Avenue Exte·aion proposal mas pushed for an imoediate declsio·.
These efforts have resulted In s0~ spe~d! action and 'approval'
by hath the Technical Committee and Pollc! Committee faf regional
high,ay changes 'regarding the necessity for modlflcatio~ and
amendment for Wells Ave·ne to the major arterial highwa!
It Ja recommended that at this time City Cou·cll officially
approve the aforemen~oned~hig'ken! ~lon ~honge tO p~mit early
programml·g of the ffells Ave·ue-Orange Avenne lnternectlo·. This
ls necessary 'for timel~'schedullnu of the~Klhbell p~oJect~'
order to proceed mith the s~ggested revision, both the City
Council and the Cia! Planning Commission m~st hold'a public
hearing on the highuay pla· change. If agreeable to both City
Councll and the Planning Commission, o Jol·t hearing mould
provide the most expeditious actio· on o~ftcinll! chongtcg the
hlghmsy pla·s,
Respectfully submitted,
$! Jolion F. ~irst
Julian F. Hirs~
City #manger'
Mr. ~beeler moved that e Jol·t public hearing on the matter be held at
2 p.m., Monday, June 3, 1968, by Cou·cil, the Roa·oke Valley Regional Pla·ning
Commission and the Cia! ~lannlng Commission, The notion ams seconded b7 Mr. ~lsk
and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City lsuager, aub.eitt~d the. fp!loei.ug report,
recoeueedtug that the requests of G, J, Hopkins., Xuoorpor~te~, end Hr~ Curtis O.
Sinuous for city meter service be granted:
Honorable Hs'yor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
*Roanoke, Virginia
Hay 6. 1966
The City is in receipt of requests for the folloeleg mater
services:
l. Prom G, J. Hopkins, Incorporated, Roanoke, Virginia,
for · 2-inch connection for the ueu Seift Building
· the 8-inch main in Aerial.¥ey Drire in the Blue Rldoe
Industrial Perk.
2/ Fro~ ~nrtla 0.' Slum~es, Trout~ille~ virginia, for a
residential connection ut 415 Petty Avenue. Lot 3.
Block l, Section I of Petty Acres.
Tho cit~ h,u ,deqe.te ".ice tot bc~h if the.e loc.tic..
has the only reasonable supply of Mater in these areas ced it
is recommended that the City Council by resolution authorize
these connections,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian Fo Blest
City Manager?
Hr. Perkicson moved that the matter be taken under advisement. The
motion was seconded ~y Mr, Mheeler end ~neoim0usl~ adopted,
After taking the matter Under udrisement~ Mr, Perkinson moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager hsd offeredthe following
Resolution:
(316143) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve two (2)
metered Mater connections to c~rtain premises located outside the corporate limits
of the City. upon certain terms and cond~tion~. '
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32. page 67.)
Rr. Perki ........ d the adoption Of t~ Resolution. The eoti .....
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopte~ b~ the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bas'ell, Jon~s. L~sk, PerkJnson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................... L---~ ..... 7.
NAYS: None ....~ ...........
INDUSTRIES-BRID~RS-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Attar'ney submitted the
follo~ing report, recommending that the City Of Roanoke agree to the barricading
of Ninth Street. S, E,, at such time as the Industrial Access Bridge has been
constructed into the Roanoke Industrial Center and is open for traffic:
*May b, 1966
The Honorable Mayor end Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemeo:
By Ordinbnce No, 18131. adopted at the last meeting of the
City Council. the Council authorized the City's acquisition
'
from~Xorfolk uud ieateri'Ruiina! ¢onpauTOt~ee ueaeneut~
necelaarp:for'tbe~coustrw¢tiou Of the 9th Street, S. E,,
access bridge~.the Ordiusucu aettlug~olt, ileariaally, five
tern~:aud~eoudftiues%sutiOrluod to~bi.coutuiued~iu.sufd~deed
of e~seneut. As thu Council hen beau advised, the existing
9th Street, S. K. bridge, owned'iud maintained by luduatrlul.~
Viscose.Corporation, will be~ren6ved by Industrial Developo
structed-sud opened,for traffic. . .... : ...... .
Norfoth'sud Western Railway Conpsly desires that ~kere be,
incorporated la the deed of euuenout relating to the right-
of-nay for-tke,neu~bridge.a,,provlaiou pursuant.to.chick the
City nosld expressly agree to appropriately barricade 91h
Street, S. [.~'so sa:to effectively:ciose~the.old bridge to
traffic ut such tine as the new bridge has been constructed'
sad-opened.far, traffic& , ..... ] ..... ~
I have prepared and trsssuit herenith for the Council's con-
siderstiou and with reconneudatioe for adoption, a resolution
bi,which.the.Council-would authorize that there be added to
the express terns sad conditions of the deed of essenest
authorized by the shove Ordiuance the followino provision:
tat such tine sa.said overhead~hlghnay bridge ·
has been constructed sad is open for traffic,
City.shall appropriately barricade Ninth
Street In the City of Roanote, Virginia so as
to close effectively to all traffic the exist-
ing bigbnay bridge.'
Respectfully.
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attornei"
Mr. ~ertinson* ri'eyed that Council concur in the recomuendotion of the
City Attorney and offered the following Resolution:
(~18144) A RESOLUTION relating to the City's acquisition of an easenent
from ~orfolt and ~estern Neilwal Cowpany authorized to be acquired by Ordinance
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boot No. 32, page 68.)
Mr. ~ertinson noted the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted bl the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List, PertJnscu, Pollard. #heeler end
Mayor Dillard .............................. 7.
NAYS: None ...................... O.
LEGISLATION-AIRPORT: The City Attorney submitted the following report.
recoEEendlng that Council cell upon the Uufted States Senate and th~ Senators frae
the Commonwealth of ¥1rginia to remove from Rouse of Representatives'Dill 16241 the
provision purporting to repeal the exemption of state end local 9overnuents frei
the federal tax on air travel bi their officers and emplolees on official business:
"May 6. 1968
Yhe Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanote City Council,
Rosnnte, Virginia
! aB advised that recently and without hearings aT debate
and with no notice to affected gorernments, the Rouse of
8epresentetiTez. la Congress, passed ia H.R. 16242 e re-
pealer of the existing exemption of state and local govern-
meats free the tax on air travel by their officers and
employees on official busines&. It is understood that the
House report om the'bill~tttmptod:to Jitter! th~ ~opnnler
of the ezeuptlom.oo~tke ground,that thc,-Foderol'tox'.ls
really a userahvrgeo.rcther~thee e-trsnsp6rtstlom.tox~
uhlch Is bns sim·Va heretbfore~'boee~forthrfghtly dosfgooted
by the Federal statutes mklch luposed~lt. The bllt:ls,eou
before the Senate Floooce Committee for hearings,
Thlv appears to be am unprbce~e~ted nttsek on the tradition-
vi immuaitj of state ·nd local government from direct Fed-
eral tax·teal. I do BOa knOB of a single prior attempt by
directly om their exercise of basic governmental fuactlcnso
la my opitlon this is clevrly.unconvtltutionvl under nil
exlstlvg Supreme Court precedents and, it nlloued to stand,
the repeal of this.tax.could presage the Imposition of o
Federal tax on nny ned every activity of state nad local
government. It monld be hard to distinguish the excise tax
on gasoline purchases, telephone service, motor vehicles,
The proposed repeal of the exemption Is fonnd In legislation
aimed ·t balancing international pvymentv.·nd avoiding
to say, n tax on domestic nit travel by st·re ·nd locvl
government officers cannot,vid this.effort.
This is far more n matter of fundamentals of · Federal
system than of dollars nnd cents. A fnuctionlng Federal
vyatem requires that the Federal and state partners shell
I have prepared and trnnsmit heremith for the Cnuncil*s
consldern~on and nlth my recommendation for adoption ·
resolution uhich states strong opposition to the pending
Federal legislation, and vhich monld authorize opposition
on behalf of the City to be expressed at Senate Finance
Committee hearings mhich are understood to be conducted
on H.R. 16241.
Respectfully.
S/ J. H. Kincenon
Cit~ Attorney~
Hr. Wheeler moved that Council concnr in the recommendation of the
Git7 Attorney ·nd of. fared the folloning Revolution:
(=18145) A ~ESOLUTION callino upon the United States Senate n~d the
Senntorv from the Commonwealth of Virginia to remove~from House of Represent·tires
Bill 16241 the provision purporting to repeal the exemption of state and local
governments from the Federal tax on air travel by their officers and employees
on official business.
(For full text. of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 6B.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoptinn of the Resolution. The motion has
veconded by Hr. Jenny and adopted by the felioslng rote:
AYES: Mevsrs. Jones, Llvk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dill·rd ..................................... 6.
NAYS: Hr, BarBell ................ 1.
ZONING: Council having referred to. the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of the Valley Air Conditioning
Corporation that property located on the north side of Purcell Avenue, N. E.,
betveen Walton Street and Tuentieth Street, described na Lots 3 ~ 7, inclusive,
Block 19, Jackson Park, Offtcl;l Tax ~o·. 3221503 - 32215~7, inclusive, be rezoned
from RD, Duplex Residential Dlstriot to LM, Light Hanufoctnrln9 Distrtot, the City
Planning Commission ambulated a mrltten report, recommending that the reqnest be
granted.
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Hr. Ifheeler moved thst a public hearing un the request for re.uouieg be
held et 2 p.u.. Monday, June 3, 1968. The gotiou uss seconded by Mr. Pollard
end nesniuoesly sdopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Pleasing Goluissiou for
study, report end reconueedstiou the request or Ir. !. Price Fields that · 0.46-
scre trice of lind iud n o.gGG-ncre trnct of .lind locsted On the south side of
Xelrose Avenue, N. ~..betueen Thirty-first Sar'met und Thirt~-fifth Street,
Official Ten Nos. 2650103 sad 2650104, be rezoned from C-l. Office nnd
Institutional District, to C-2. General Ceumercisl District, the City'Plnnning
Connis~ion submitted n written report, recouuendleg that the.request be granted.
gr. Rheeler wived that n public hearing on tie request for rezonlng be
held st 2 p.u.. Monday, May 27. 1960. The notion nos seconded by Hr. Pollurd end
unnninonsly adopted.
REPORTS OF COIlITT£KS:
BITER DEPARTJiENT: The committee appointed 'to tabulate bids received on
the installotion of water mains In Roanoke City endRoanoke County ia Nhiteside
Street and Rollins good. H. £., beginning at the Junction of two existing eight-
inch mains in Rhiteside Street, Rosuoke City. and extending~in Hollins Road
(Virginia State Route 115) to one thousand feet south of Hollins'Station. submitted
the following report, recomuending that the low bid of Hudgins and Pace in the
amount of $29.990.00 be accepted:
"Roanoke. Virginia Hal 6. 1966
To the cia! Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and read at the April'29. 1960, meeting'
of City Council for installation of water mains between
~hlteside Street and Hollins Road to one.thousand feet south
of Holllns Station.
Four bids were received with the bid of Hudgins and Pace
Contractors being low-in the amount of $29,990.00. Thai
approximately $6.000 less than the estimated cost for this .
work accomplished by City forces. Contracting this project
uJll allow City forces to proceed with their normal functions.
It ia the recommendation of ~our committee that City Council
accept the low bid of Hudgins nnd*PaceCnntractor$ for accomplish-'
meat of this work and authorize a contract to that affect. Funds
are available in yourCapitnl:Iaprovenent Progrom'for~accomplish-
neat of this work.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ David K. Lisk
· ' Dartd K,' Li~k. Chairman
S/ John W. Boswell
John ~. Boswell
S/ Byron E. Haner
· ~ Byron E. HaneS" ''
NC. Link moved that Cosooli ooooer le, tbe rooommeodation Gf the
conulttee and offered the foJloulog emergency .Ordieance: .~ .~
(~18146) AN 0iDINANC£ ecceptleg a bid for the lestellstloo of certain
niter moles iR the City of Roaoohe.ond Roanoke County uitbin the rights-of-may
of.ibitesJde Street and Hulllla Road, N. E., beginning at the Jonctioe or
existing elght-iech Bolas in Vhlteside Streel and extending iR a northerly
direction mlthio Mhiteslde Street and Hellion Road rights-of-May .to a point
located epprozlmateI~ JO00 feet south of Hellion Station,,said point being
opposite certain property belonging to Ingersoll-Rend Coupsny, end thence,
crossiog a certain.lot eBBed b! HFS. Carrie L, Hrugh, Bud underneath the Horrolh
tod Western Reflmny Company's right-of-uny to n point on the properly cf nejd
Ingersoll-Rand Cospuny, aodrelated mark, roe.use of the City's Mater Department,
nad uuarding · contract thereon; rejecting certain other bids; and providing for
(For full text of Ordiqan~e, seeOrdinaoce Rook Ne. 32, page ~0.)
Hr. Llsh moved the adoption of t~e 0Fdinance, The.notion was seconded
b~ Hr. Boamell and adopted by the fOlioniag rote: ..
AYES: Messrs. Hosxei!, Jones, List, Perklnson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Ha~or Hilisrd ............................. 7.
.NAYS: None ...................... O.
U~FINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
i~/~EODUC~ION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SCHOOLS: Cu~e¢il hu~leg adopted Resolution No. 10124. providing for o
public hearing to disouss designation of u Cum=unity Action Agoncy for the City of
Rosnuke parsuant to Section 210 of the Economlo Opportunity Act of 1964. as
anended (Public L~ 90-222~.,Rr. Llak offered ~e following Resolution repe~ling
(~1814~) A R~SOLUTI~N repealing Res01utiou~No, 16124.
(For full text of Resolution ~ee~Resolution Hooh No. 32, page ?1.)
Mt. List aoved the adoption of the Resolution. The ~otion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones nad adopted by the folloufngvote:
AYES:' Messrs. Rosmell, Jones, List, Perkinson, Pollurd, Wheeler nad
Hnyor Dillard .............................
NAYS: None .....~ ........ ~ .......
Rt. Lish then off~r,e~ the ~ollouing Resolution, providing for u public
hearing to discuss the designation ~f a ConnunJty Action Agency for the City of
Roanoke by Council:
(nlRl4S) A R~SOLG~IO~ ~? pr.o.vide faf a public hearing to discuss the
Council's designation of a Cuumunity Action Agency fur the City of Roanoke, pursuant
to Section 210 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, ns amended.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolutlo, Rook No..32, page 72.)
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Nv, Lisk moved the adoption of the Resolution, The notion uss seconded
by Mr. Jones end sd*pled.by.the follouleG vote:
AYES: .Meeers, Dosmell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins*u, Pollard, Wheelerend
Mcyor Dillard ............................ ?,
NAYS: No~e .........- .......... O. ~ · * ....
SERENS AND STORM DRAINS: Council hcviuG directed the City Attorney to
prepere the proper mecsere authoriainG.tho City NsneGer to enter into o contrsct
mith Crystel Toaerc Corporation providing for,the trnnsmission sad treatment of
eartaim semsGe aud.mcstes from enoree under derelopmeat,~pertl! Ja the City of
Roanoke sad partly in Roanoke County, he presented'sane; whereupon, Rr, Nheeler
offeredthe follominG Re$olotion~
(a1S149) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City ReneGer to enter Into
contract with Crystal Toners Corporation providieG.for the CJty*strnusmiccion
Iud treatment Of certain sewage and wastes from on oreo under development, partly
in the City end partly in Roanoke County.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook.No. 32, page 72.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mss
seconded by Mr. Perkinson end adopted by the following vote::
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins*n, Pollard, Mba*lev and
Mayor Dillard ............................ ?.
NAYS: None ..................
SPECIAL PERMITS-STATE HIGHMAYS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure Granting the Pure Oil Division of Union Oil
Company of California permission to maintain a certain canopy and gasoline pump
island on property located at the northeast corneF Of Elm Avenue and Fourth Street.
S. E., extending.into the established arterial highway building setback line along
Elm Avenue, or Route 24. he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Pollnrdmoved that the
following O~ nuance be placed upon its first reading:
(~19150) AN ORDINANCE Granting revocable authority to Pure Oil Division
of Union Oil Companyof California to maintain n certain canopy end gasoline pump
island on p~emises located at the nor,thomaS coruer~of Elm Avenue and 4th Street,
S. E., extending into the established arterial highway building setback line along
MHEREAS, ~ure Oil Division of Union Oil Company of California, owner of
the property OF premises hereinafter described, has requested that it be permitted
to construct and maintain mithln the 25-foot building setboct line running north
of the right-of-way of Route 24, designated as amaJnr arterial:highway on the
City's Major Arterial Highwa! Plan adopted February 15, 1965, by Resolution No.
16274, n gasoline pump island and portions of a canopy extending over this and
another pump island outside said setback area, and this Council ia agreeable to'
said owner*s proposal and is milling to .permit the placement of a Gasoline pump
island and portions of e canopy within the building setback line aforesaid in
accordance uith certain plans of the same exhibited to the Council and upon the
terms and conditions herein contained;
THRRRFOBE, BE lT.ORDA/NRO.by~tbe-Couecil-of the Cih7 of Rosoohe that
permission be iud ia hereby granted Pare Oil Division o~ Unlit Oil Coupon! of
Csllforelc, goner of tie preu~seo located at 404 EIB Street, S, E.,.eed baler
Pcrcelo 1, 2 ced 3, os shana OB O plat made b~ David Dick ned Herr7 A. Well,
¢. E. & $., deled December 28, 1966, and recorded Jn the Clerk's Office or the
Hosttngo Court of tko Clt! or ioucoke~ Virgteic,.uith deedo in deed book 122o.
pcgeo 363 and 266, to construct ced ucietote mlthin the 25-feat mtde #ajar
Artericl Highmcl setback urea heretofore established au the north Side of Elm
Avenue, S. E** t gasoline pump island and i portion of u ccnopl extecdiug over
this ced'ccother pump island outside nejd setback area, the pump4slaud in question
to be located not closer than 15-feet from the north right-of-ual Of Eli Avenue,
S. E.. Route 24. and the canopy to extend to u point not Closer them three sad
one-half feet. at Its neurest point, from said street rlght-of-nu~, no purr of
said canopy to be less than 12 feet above the ground level or to onreasonabll
obstruct vloobilit! along EIB Avenue. et said location, all such construction to
be made in,accordance with.plans and details thereof exhibited to the Council,
entitled "Pore Oil Conpun! ~Lalout - 4th Street ~ EIB Avenue. S. E..~ dated
Februar! 14, 1967. u copy of sold plans having been filed with the City Clerk,
said structures to be constructed with approved and permitted building materials
and to be properll constructed and safely maintained at the expense of said
amber, in accordance nlth socb of the CJtyts building regulations nod require-
meats as are applicable thereto; it to be agreed by the permittee, us evidenced
by its execution of an attested copy of this ordinance, that said permittee
consents to the provisions hereof and agrees to indemnif! and save harmless the
City of Roanoke of and frou all clulus for injuries or damages to persons or
property thor any in unymanner arise by reason of such encroochuent, und that. -
upon notice of revocation of this permit contained in ordinance or resolution
of this Council. untied to said permittee or posted on the aforesaid premises.
said pernittee shull..within sixty (60) days iris the date of mailing or posting
of such notice, ren~reall.~said encroachingcunopy and pump island at no cost
whatever to the Cit~ and that.in the event of condemnation proceedings brought
bl the City of Rounoke or other public agency to obtain right-of~way necessary for
constructing said Major Arterial Highway in accordance mith the aforesaid Plan.
the permitteenaives nny. audull right it may have.to claim reimbursement from
the City or such other public agenc! for the cost of such portion of said canopy
and pump island as ual be located nathan said setback urea, or for dauagea to the
residue of enid canopy or property, by reason of such re~ovuJ;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this ordinbnce shall ~ot
become fully effective until such time aaa mritten permit shall have been issued
bl the City'sBnilding.Coumiasioner to the aforesaid owner.and occupant or its
duly authorized contractor or repvesentutive, peruitting the aforesaid ~onstruction
s
Ii accordance uith the aboveuentioued pious, nad until an attested copy*of this
ordinance shill haee beeo dul~ signed** ansi*d, uttested iud ackiouledged b~
authorized officials o! said perulttee and/or tho laurnl inner or sold property nnd
ahnll have be~n admitted to record, at the expense or said persiSt*e, in the deed
books fl the Clerk's Office of the Bustings Court of the Cit~ of
The Rot'loB nas seconded by Mr. Perkiucon and adopted b7 the tollouiag
AYES: Messrs. Hosuetl, Link, Perkinson. Pollard, Wheeler and Mu~or
Dillard .............................. 6, ·
NAYS: Mr. Jones ...........1..,
,, · CITY EMPLOYEES: Council having directed the Cia! Attorne! to prepare
the proper measure reaffirming the polic~ of the City of Eoanoke that neither race,
color, religion, sex or national origin shall be considered as a prerequisite in
abilitl of unI Individual to be or to continue to be emploled bI the cltl. he
presented aame;~ehereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution:*
(alUlSl) A RESOLUTION reaffirming u policy of the City uith respect
to eeplolment of individuals In the City's service.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 32, page 7A,)
Hr, Jones moved the,adoption,of the Resolution. The lotion ubs seconded
bl Mr. Link and adopted bl the fellouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Link. Perkluaon, Pollnrd~ Ybeeler and
Mayor Oillard ......... ~ ................... ?.
NAYS:None ..................... O. ·
RECREATION DEPARTREArF-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Wt. Jones moved that'the
folloning Ordinance granting permission to Total Action Against PaversI in Roanoke
Valley for the construction and operational public swimein9 pools to be located
in Eureku Park, Welford Hurt Park andWushtngton Park,.upon.certain terms, condition
and provisions, be placed upon its first reading:
(glHIS2) AN ORDINAHCE making provision for 9rant of permission to Total
Action Against Poverty la Roanoke Volley, u non-stock corporation, for the
of=certain Public.swimming pools to be located in
Eureka Park,' ~elfor~ Hurt Park and Washington Park,. upon certain terms, conditions
and provisions.
WHEREAS, the corporate agency.her*isobar, nnued as, permlttee has made
application to the,Council;for permission to construct, operate and maintain, at
its sole expense, for public use. certain seinuing pools ,in thepubllc parks
hereinafter named, assuring the Council ~hat said agency will'be uholly responsible
nine pools and pool areas; nad bas offered to agree ia nrltlu~ lo the terns,
provisions and conditions of the permit hereinafter set ont.'
THEREFORE, HE,IT ORDAINED blah* Council of'the CiaI of Roanoke that the
Cit~ Manager and the Cltl Clerk be, and they are herebl authorized, *upon*red and
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directed, for old no behalf or the city, sad upon proper execution bl Total Action
AgoJnot~Povertl in Bootohe Vollel of the ogreeuent hereinafter set out, to execo!o
ned deliverto sold,Totsl Action AgsiootPorerty in Bossoke Vollel the Cltlto
permit to cooatroct, operate sad uaintsio certain ouimning pools and related
focilitleo~it the CltI's Eureka Path, Veiford Hurt Pork iud Washington Psrh,
said pereit nad the terma,'cosditlons sad p~ovisioos upon which the ssme is granted
to he in the following form. viz:.
THIS AGREEBL~h~F, made lhlo the .487 of · .d, 196~,'bl nad
beteeen the CITY OF ROANOKE, a uuoicipol corporation organized sad existing under'
the lams of the Coueonweslth or Virginia, he~einsfter souelimea.referred to ss the
Carl, peril of the first, part. ond,TOTAL~A~TION AGAINST POVERTY IN ROANOKE VALLEY,
u Yirgl#le non-stock corporation, bereJosfter~souetimes referred to ss TAP, portl
of the second part.
~ITNESS£T~:
THAT, in accordance with the terns sod provisions or Ordinance No.
adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the day or . 1960,
and for and in consideration of the mutunl'preuises and ondertaklngs hereinafter
set far,h, the parties hereto covenant end agree,as follows:
1. That Cltl of Roanoke hereby givesnnd grants unto Total Action
Against PovertI in Roanoke Valley. partl of the second part,~suthority and permit
to occupy and use, for the express purposes hereinafter set,out and for no other
purposes, the folloeing three parts or portions of certain public parks situate
and being in the Cttl of Roanoke. Virginia, more particularly described as follows.
to-wit: ~.
(n) Au approximate 200 bI 200 foot oreo in the north-
west corner of ~elford Hurt Park, near the former
intersection of lYth Street, S. W*. and #estview
Avenue. both now abandoned and closed, ns shown,
generolly.,on · sketch entitled ~Hnrt Pork, City .
of Roanoke, Approximate Location for Swimming
Pool", dated April~ 1968; s,oopy.of~which,is on
file in the Office of the Cltl Clerk;
(b) An approxtuate ~00 bl 200 foot oreo on the sooth
side of ~ashiugton Pork, spproxlaately 200 feet
north of Orange Avenue (O. S, Route 469) and east
of the ~urk c~reluker'o house,, os sbewn.'generol]7.
on · sketch entitled 'Washington Pork, Cltl of
Roanoke, Approximate Location for Swimming Pool',
doted April, 196G, u copl of which is on file in
the Office of the City Clerk; and .'
(c) An approximate 20~ by 20giant area-la Eureka .
Park, npproximstely 300 feet east of 16th Street,
N, N., and 250 feet north of Eureka Circle,' os'
shown on a sketch entitled 'Eureka Park, City of
Roanoke, Approximate Location for Swimming Pool'
dated April, 196~, o copy of which Is on file in
the Office of the City Clerkl
for a term of five.(5) yearn beginning on the. lot day of Hai,'1968, and ending
the 30th day of April, 1973, if oat sooner terminated as hereinafter set anti'with
the right of either part~ to terminate this permit at the endof any year upon
the giving to the other party of written'notice of intention to ter&liate sixty
(60) days prior to the expiration of any.year; the parties bereto:furthe~ ~xpresslI
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lgreeing abut ou~ holdover~ tlilure to termisote or failure to reaeu t~il permit
beJosd the expirntlos thereof shoal lot be d~eued to extend or rune. the ssue
bulged the dune of termination ubove provided.
2. The parties hereto agree tbnt the ulthia permit for the
ocoupsnc~ iud lie of the llndl described ia 1.o supruo uhull be solel7 ror tho
purpose of colstrnctiag iud operltllg On euch said purcel or lurid nnd as herein-
ofte~ provided, a certain public amiuuing pool .ad, us o port or ~he cousiderutioa
herelaabove uentloaed, the CiO! agrees to furnish, free or ohurgeo nil mater
aeceasury rot the proper usa and opera.tiaa of each said sulaulag pool and rot
drinking purposes, ufter construction by TAP of al~ pipes, lines uad fixtures
necessary to connect said swiuuing po~ls to the Clty*.s.e.xlstlng saner disb~ibution
milan and of uli necessary drains and seaer lines or conuections, ull such pipes,
lines, drains and seaers to be ~onstracted in ~uccorda~ce mJth stuudurd plans and
specificutlona, appro.ved bl the City.
3. TAP hereby covenunts and agrees that it .lll cause, ut Its sole
expense, n totUl O~ three (3) swiuming pools to.be constructed, one such
swimming pool upon each or the several parcels of load described in 1'., supra,
said construction to be in full compliance xlth all State lass and municipal
ordinances applicable thereto; and agrees, further, to erect, keep and uaintain
udequate chain link ~enclng, uith iockable gates, around each of the several
areuu used in connection mith said swimming pools, and will take such steps aa
are necessary to prevent the use of an! part of.auld fenced areas.except when
the saue ore under the direct supervision o~ TAP or los authorized employees,
ugents or repreuentutives~ and TAP ~urther agrees that each o~ said suimming'
pools =ill be provided with a proper physical plant, including necessor7 puuping,
filtration and water, purification equipuent, uud all other e~ulpment and
muteriais required by State law or municipal ordinance to be Installed and
ealntained in connection with public auimmlng ~ools; and, further, that it mlil
restore to its present condition all ground outslde said smiuuing pool areas
disturbed b~ construction of said ~wlmuiag pools
4. Wlth the exception of the CJt~s supply of mater, for said pools,
TAP agrees to furnish and arrange and pay fur the coat of all other utilities
necessary for the construction and operation ~f said pools. ,
5. TAP agrees that i~ will beef the iai.rial cost o~ construction
and wJli thereafter, throughout the full term of this permit nad when the
preuises described in paragraph 1., SUpFa, are open for public use, provide, keep
und maintain la a seminar! saute of repair toilet facilities of, a type approved
by the State Departm~n? of Health ut.the smieming pools to be constructed in
Hurt Park nad In Eureka Pork ~or the uae of the patrons and personnel thereof, the
existing toilet ia Naahiggto~ P~rk to be used Jointly. by patrons of Nushiugt0n
~nrk and of the,pool to be constructed la said pnrk~.
6. TAP ogreee that it alii. daring all phases of the eoestrectloe of
said salables~ pbole aid.~ thereafter, during ltl operation of ~id smJmuleg pools
os her&leafier provided, et its sole expense, purchase and' maibtein is force
·poiicy or policiee of public liability.Insurance ulth liuits of not less than
$100~O00~for each' parses, not less then $300.000 for etch accident, ned of not
lees then $e5oooofor property dnusge, under ubich policy or policies of
lnsuran~e:tb~ City'of Roanoke. ns veil ns the permittee nnd/or nny other
interested port! or pertleo, mJJI be i aimed Insured. end ~ertified copies of
nhich policies shell be delivered to the City Clerk. nnd TAP further agrees that
it ufIl fndenuffy nnd save hermleee the City of Roanoke from ertl ned ell claims
fur dsiage, wrong or injury. Jo the person or property of an! individual or group
in say manner arising~from TAP'S construction end operntl~e of laid smlimfng pools
or due to the 'existence or physical location thereof upon properly of the City.
7. TAP agrees that it mill opernte'snld shinning pools, and each of
them, et its telecast nnd expense, according and saRi'ecS tO 'the standards and
rules of th'e Virginia Oepartnent of Health. and. further, that it will operate
said pools subject to all 'terns and provisions of Chapter 3. of Title ¥III. of the
Code of the City of Ronnohe. 1956. in amended, feinting to the City's public parks.
and only at such times and within such hours as said public parks are open by' the
City for'public use tad recreation; that it mill, in such operation, prevent
shimming activities from interfering vlth other activities taking place on adjacent
parr areas; that. should TAP deem it desirable to operate said pools, or any of
them, during hours of darkness, that TAp will provide, et its sole expense, adequate
lighting; that it will. when the need arises, but tu any event, upon a daily basis,
nee to the proper policing of the premises described in paragraph 1.', supra, and
of the areas adjacent thereto, by the removal 5nd dlsposltinn therefrom of any and
ail litter and trash* occasioned by the use of said premises by patrons and personnel
of said permittee; and that TAP will. at its sole cos~ and expense, provide all
appropriately qualified personnel necessary for the safe operation of each of
said swimming pools end of all activities incidental thereto, throughout tb'e term
of this agreement. ''
8. TAP hereby covenantwahd agrees thht eh! andall appurtenances or
improvements made to or constructed upon the premises described'in 1~. supra, of
a permanent nature, and/or considered under the lan'a~being'in, the hature of
permanent fixtures, till, at the expiratibn or'this aSc~nen~* o'r up'ri'any p~ior
termination thereof, revert to and become ~he"sole p~opert~'Sf th~' Cit~'~ free and
discharged of any lien orencunbrance thereon. * ' ' · ~ ~
9. TAP. as is evidenced by its execution of'th~s a~e~eat, assures the
City of Roanoke that it mill..during all'phases of th~ c~netruction~and upern~ion
of said swimming pools, end tn its'use of the within described premises, comply
nlth all terms and provisions of Title VI 5f the C~v~i Rights Ac~ ~f 1~64, which
prohibits discrimination against any individual on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin.
· ITNESS the signatures and teals o! the potties hereto on the dm! smd
yesr first hereiusbove mritteu:. CITY OF ROANOKE°
ATTEST= ......
City Msusger
City Clerh
TOTALACTION AGAINST POVERTY~
IN ROANOKE VALLEY,
ATYEST~
Secretory . President
BE IT FURTHER ~RDAINED that the City Manaoer be. end he is hereby
authorized and directed to require all departments of the Cit~ under his
administration and control to fully cooperate with and assist in expediting,
mithout actual expenditure of money, the aforesaid permlttee's construction of
said smlmming pools, to the end that tbs same be available for public use at the
earliest date practica'bls, this provision, however, to In no wise relieve said
permlttee of its undertaking and sole responsibttity for the construction,
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Masaru. Bosmell, Jones, Link, Perhinson. Pollard. P/heeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................
NAYS: None .....................O.
PAY PLAN-~ITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. Pollard off'red the following Resolution
stating the intent of Council to provide in the 1966-69 budget sufficient funds
to pay nil city and city public school personnel not less than the present
minimum wage established by federal law:
(=18153) A RESOLUTIO~ stating the Councll*s intent to provide in the
Clty*t 196B-19~B~dget, effective July I. 19ha. funds sufficient to pay oil City
and City public school personnel not less than the present minimum wage established
by Federal law.
(For full t~xt of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 32, page 74.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mot
Second'~d by Mr. Dosmell and adopted by tbs following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Link, Pevkinsoe, Pollard. Nheeler and
Mayor DiIIard ....... - ........ ~ ......... ~--7.
NAYS: None .....................
Mr. Pollard the'n moved' that the Mayor appoint a committee to study
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. P/heeler and unanimously adopted~
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. John P/o Boswell, Chairman, Frank
Perkinsbno Jr.. and James E. Jones as members of the committee.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
INTERSTATE CO#~RCE COMMISSION: Mr. E. L..St.:Cluir appeared before
Council, poIBtimg out tku~ the Norfolk nad Metiers Mellus7 Compun! hun made
uppllcotiom to the Interatote Co,me,ce Commission roi permission to discontinue
Trains 25 mud 26 beteeem Norfolk, Yfrgfnfu, ond'cisn~eiallo Ohfoo~vle Romuohe,
amd requested that Council go om record ms being opposed to discontinuing the
mo~iou ems sec~ided bl #r.-B~i~'~d~unsnlmo~l~udop'ted.'~
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS A~D ALLEYS: Hr. Burrl N. Llchtensteino Attornel,
representing Mr. W. E. Smith amd the Fomers Fence Compaul, appeared before Council
amd presented u communication, requesting permissinn to erect u chain link fence
64 inches high mith three strands or barb mire extending tuelve inches obove said
link fence, u total hefghC of .faery-six inches, to eacoae tbs aued cot lot
operated bi the Bill Su'ith Motors at 1419 Mllliauson Road, N. E** over o portion
of the building setback line on Mllllaeson Road.
' #~, Bosuell moved that the matter be referred to the CitI Manager for
studJ, reporl end recoeuendatlon to Council. The motion Mas seconded bl Hr.
Wheeler and unaniuousll adopted.
flU~6ET: Re,or Benton o. Dillard, Chairman or the Budget Coumiusion,
submitted a verbal report that the Budget Commission completed its murk on the
proposed budget lor the fiscal ~enr 1969-69 on April 23, 196~, but that it Is so
rolnmlnous the City Auditor hen been unable to finish naming copies thereof foF
distribution; homever, the budget will be presented to Council at its next
INDUSTRIES: Malor Dillard pointed out that the terms or Mayor Benton
Dillard and Mr. Robert ~. #ODdI as members o! the Clt~ o; Roanoke Industrial
Development Authorit! expire on Ma~ 31. l~bg, and called tgi nominations to till
the pend'ing vucnncles.
Mr. Jones placed In nomination the names of Benton O. flillord and Robert
Wood~ to succeed them'selves.
There being aD further nominations. Re~or Denton O. Dillard and
Robert #. Woodl were reelected as Commissioners Of the Cia! of Roanoke Industrial
Development Authortt! for · term of two lears beginning June 1. 19bB. bl the
following vote:
FOR #AYOR DILLARD AND Bf~. WOODY: Messrs. Jones, Llsh, Perhinaon,
Pollard. Wheeler end Major Dillard ................... 6.
Council having oppofated the Reverend ~oel C. ~nylor as n
member'or the Roanoke Public LJbru~ Board to fill the unexpired term o~ Mr.
George P. Lawrence, deceased, ending June 30, 1966, the CltI Clerk reported that
the Reverend Tailor has qualified ua n member of the Librur7 Board.
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Mr, Mheeler moved tkst the report be received end filed. The motion
mss seconded b7 Mr. Bosmell end ueenimossl! adopted,
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Perklnson nad unanimously
adopted, the meeting was sdJourned.
CltI Clerk
APPROVED
; ~' I ; COUNCXL~ EEGULAB MEETING,
*' ..... . moudsy, May.13, 1969.
Tko Council of the City of Eosnohe mot.in rogulnr meeting Ia the Council
Chamber Iu the Municipal flnllding, MGndey, May 13, 1968, st 2 p,m.. the rogular
mooting hour, ulth Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John M, Boswell, James E. Jones, David K. Lish,
Frank N. PerkJnson, Jr., Boy R, Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor
Benton O. Dillsrd .......................... ?. ·
ABSENT: Noun .................... O.
OFFICERS PgESE2~r: Mr. Julian F. ~lrst, City Manager, Mr, Byron E.
Honer, Assistant City Manager, Mr, Jeses N, Kincanon, City Attorney, nnd Mr.
J. Robert Tbomeso City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting nas opened with s prayer by the Reverend
Harold S. Bayer, Pastor. Mlllinuson Road Church of the Brethren.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular mooting held on Monday.
Jenunry 22. 1968, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Jones, Seconded by Mr. PerkJnson and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof
mas dispensed with end the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC HATTERS:
SPHERe AND STORM DRAINS: Council, acting ns n comslttee of the ukole,
having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, May 13, 19hH, on the question of
apportioning end assessing against abutting ameers one-half of the total cost of
abutting the same on both sides of Oraoge Avenue, N. E.° from Tinker Creek to tho
east corporate limits, and on portions of 20th Street and 24th Street, the matter
In ibis connection. Mr. Robert L. Short, owner cE pert of Late I and 2.
J. T. Short Estate Map, complained that the estimated uesesslents la the amount
of $616.54 and $1,323.82, respectively, are too high and besides he already has
the right to connect to an existing saner line in Vinton Mill Eoad if he aa
desires.
Mrs. Grace Short Melt. cnner of part of Lot 3, J. T. Short Estate Map.
complained that the estimated nssosauent of $1o193.31 is too high°
Mr. E. J. Mason, part onner of Lot 14, Block 20, Jackson Park Map. nad
Lot 15. Block 20. Jackson Park Map, complained that the estimated easesslents ia
tko alonnt of $262.28 nnd $248.85. respectively, are too high, Mr. Mason expressing
the oplnlon that the proposed assessments are more t~en the property is morth.
Mr. Eaymond A. Naif° owner of Lots 29 - 36, inclusive, Block 41. East
Gate Map, complained that the eattmated assessment ia the elocnt of $1.990.83 Ia
too high, Mr. Naif adriaiu9 that the state has already taken e lot of his
property end he does not bane enough left to build anything on.
#r. Milllam F. Cleft, Cia! Engiaeero explained that the eatlnated
assessments mere arrived n¥on the basis of front footage after bids for the
seeer pr~J~ we~ r~ce~;~ ~ the citl and that the nsaessoents are also baaed OB
the aanber of connections nhlch can be made from each parcel of lend to the
proposed saner ~ains regardless or nhether such connectlol ia ever mode.
Everlone hsvie9 been 9lynn In opportnnitl to be heard, Mr, Jones moved
that the committee recnnmeed tn Council thet the proposed namer project bo
approved sad that the estimated assessments shoun on Schedule A slag be approved,
The motion mca seconded bl Hr. Link and unanimonsll adopted,
The committee then submitted the folloming report to Council:
"Roanoke, Virginia
May 9. 1968
The Cocncll of the '
Cfr! of Rocnoke
Gentlemen:
The undersigned committee, appointed bl Ordinance Ho.
18120 and directed to ascertain and report to the Council.
after proper poblJc hearing, the proper apportionment nad
assessment of the total cost of the aforesaid public im-
provement, reports the following:'
The undersigned counittee caused a notice of its public
hearing to be published in a local nenapoper on April 2S. l~6O,
and H~! 2. 1969. the publiaher*s certificate of said publica-
tion, together mith a cops of the notice aa published being
attached to ~hln report, unrhed 'Exhibit 1'.
· herenfter, an~ at the time nnd place appointed in said
notice, lout committee met and conducted n public hearing as
provided bi Article 2, Chapter 20, Title 15 of the Code of
Virginia as amended for the purpose of ascertaining and re-
porting to the Council the proper assessment or apportionment
of the total cost of such improvement betneen the Clt! and
the landowners abutting on end served b~ said improvement,
affording to each and everl landowner appearing or being
represented at said hearing.an opportunlt~ to show cause Jf
any theI could, against such assessment or apportionment.
· herenfter, end said committee having estimated the total
cost of the constrnctlon of.the public sewer lines to serve the
properties abutting those portions at Orange Avenue, N. E..
between Tinker Creek and the present east corporate limits; and
portions of 20th Street and 24th Street, ~. E.. set out in Ordi-
nance No. 18120 aforesaid, and having apportioned the total
estimated cost of said sewer proJect betueen the CJt~ end the
propertl owners capable of being served b~ ~ald public improve-
manta have further ascertained and do herebl report upon
'Enclosure A' attached to and mode o Part of this report, the
estimated amounts of the individual assessments to be made
upon each of the properties abutting on said improvement and
upon their respective onner$.
~herefore, sour committee respectfullI recommends that
the Council, bI ordinance, provide for the docketing fn the
Clerk's Office of the Hastings Court of the CStI of Roanoke,
os provided by law, of an abstract of Conncll's sold ordinance
authorizing such improvement and showing the ownership end
location of the properties to be affected by the improvement
and estimated amount that mill be ucaezsed against or appor-
tioned to each landonner affected bI said improvement, the
same to be Indexed In the name of the respective onners of
said properties.
S/ Benton O. Dillnrd
Benton O. Dillard, Chairman
S/ John M~ Boswell
John M. Boswell
S! James E. Jones
James E. Jones
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David K.
S/ Frank Nr Perkin~onf Jrt
· . Freak N. Ferhlmson, Jr.
~/ Boy R~.Pollnrd
no! R. Pollard, St.
.~! F!nnent $~ Wheeler
Vilcelt S. Wheeler'
committee nnd offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(n18154) AN ORDINANCE relating to the construction of n public monitor!
Avemno, No E., from Tinker Creek to the present east corporate limits of the
City of Roanoke, mud on portions of 20th Street, ~. E., nnd 24th Street, ~. ~**
it amid Cltl. heretofore authorized to be made bl Ordinance No. 17880, one-hull
(1/2) of the total cost of which In to be assessed against abutting
to be served bi said improvement; fixing the estimated amounts of the assessments to
be made against said abutting lundomners; providing for the docketing of un
obstruct of this ordinance in the Clerl's Office of the Hustings Court of the Citl
of Roanoke and of the individual assessments against each said abutting lundonner;
and providing for an emergencl.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 79.)
fir. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wes secnnded
bI Hr. Pollard nad adopted bi the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Roawell. Jones, Link. Perkinson. Pollard. Wheeler and
Molar Of/lard ...............................
NAYS: None ............... £ ....... O.
HKALTH DEPARTV=N~-HOUSlNG.SLU~ CLEARANCE: A gronp of residente in the
Kimball area appeared before Council with Wrs. Jolliet T. Croaon acting es
spokesmen, firs. 'Cr~son reading the following statement, requesting that immediate
assurance be given the home~wn~rs In that area that thel mill receive a fair price
for their homes if end when thai ere forced to nave:
'fuel 13, 1960
Molar Dillard and members of CitI Council, the Kimball
Citizens come before aaa to ask for immediate action to
solve the problems nhfch me have nnJustll endured for
upproxiuutell three learn, Ion are well aware of these
problems and our desire for satisfuctorl prices for our
homes, because me have been to Ion numerous tines, me
would also like to know the procedure used to appoint the
Neighborhood Advlsorl Committee.
fie have nlwuls been peaceful, respectful and patience
waiting for Iour repli, but has long cnn me endure the hardship
of patience which has become a mockerl, due to the lack of
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Our hearts ere heavily burdened moth grief by.the recent
death of Dr, #orris LUther King Jr, ue feel he uus the dam
uhich held back the troubled uuters of rioting nhd~violeece
by'his Sincere dedication to Non-Violence, Gentlemen that dam
has burn,ed end ue ore gravely concerned end troibled by the
many threats of riots scheduled to te~e place ia'our City this
.sumuer~ ~e kuou blood-shed ·ed violence cannot .solve our
problemso it mill do us no good to see the bodies of your
children u·d our children spreuled l· the streets, but ham
os· ue couvleuce our youth ·nd co·troll their restlleess mbeu
ee kuou there emu be ua true Peace until mere·line the urgency
rev us (both BI·ch ·nd ~hite) to duell together ia ·tderst·ndlig
· md unity'ned uith~thls e·derstuedlug mill cone taouledge end
sincere conceare for the poor end genuine respect (uhlch is long
overdue) for the BI·cb mae oho ·fief more than one hundred years
of freedom Is still forced to cry Fence, Fence in · Society where
there is no Peace or Freedom. ·
The KJmbull Citizens are uuare of the fact th·t the Cloys
Urban Reuew·l projects have ·lmoys been projects of Negro Removal
and by displucement mithout choice ·e feel ue h·ve u Justifiable
right to ask for and receive · surimi·chary price for our homes
nhich mill enable us to buy ·nether debt free. The local Housing
Authority h·ve sent information to U.U.U. stating that they cmn
adequately reloc·te the rout hundred und eleven fuullyu to be
displaced by Urban Renenal and Highway construction but April
8, 1968, Hr. Henley cone before this very Council to mat for
extension of time to relocate thirty famllya evicted by housing
code enforcement because there is no immediate housing ay·liable
in the city, now ne ask you ham cnn he relocate four hundred nad
eleven raullya when there is no housing for only thirty familys.
Are me to become refugees in our ann city, is .this our American
heritage uhich our f·thers fought and died rev, is this the
heritage uhich oar husbands and sons are non fighting for, forbid
it they mould r·ther die · thousand deaths than to live in this
mockery of freedom. Gentlemen yon bare heard the desire of the
humble, ne are asking you to prepare your hearts and cause your
ears to listen, to Judge the poor Kimbell Citizens so that we may
no longer be oppressed and terrified by these thoughts. We are
pleading with you to open your mouth no__A and Judge rJghtously and
plead the cause of these poor citizens who are sinking in the deep
nlra of troubles and confushlon where there is no standing, ue ore
being suept into the deep waters of debt .where the floods ore aura
to overflow ua. We donut believe our Cltl Is so blinded by hate
and prejudice (as other cloys) that they cannot lee the shackles
that still bind us, ue feel lan will not sa~e your grief and
sorrow to write our epitah but nme it as u key to unlock these
shackles that no tightly bind and oppress the poor £fmball Citizens
and let us sing triumphantly in the voice of first class citizens.
He·r our cry end deliver us ant of the mire'of troubles, and
lek us not sink b7 oppression, let not the mater flood of debt
over-flow us but deliver ua oat of the deep maters of oar plight
byrightfully aasurin9 us a price eqntrilant of a debt free home.
let there be peace, let not the Kimball Citizens be the l·st to
sing victoriously, *Free at last, Free at last, Thanh God almightly
me urn free ·t last.*#
Hrs. Wargaret L. Willis read the follouin9 statement, requesting that
the rent from substandard houses throughout the city be held in macram in the
courts until necessary repairs are made instead of being paid to the landlord:
"Hro Wayorand Councilman Im here today to reperseat S.E..
~.£. N.~. and S.N. Ne·Il neat lanbreakers punished and
victims helped. The housing cold has been enforced, jet law
breaking still exist and because the housing code hms been
enforced the victims were punished, the la~d loud loses
nothing. Real Jutic is needen. The law breakers is the land
load end they tahe the advantage of the poor, creates health
salty, such as rats fire hnrrards, holds floors, etc. Them
are problems of the poor and whole uelghboorhood Jn the city.
This olio spools upperance of the city and misuses loud that
could be site if badly needed low cost houses, and this is n conslnnt
breaking of the housing code.
If the poor cmn be punished, why not punish the law breakers,
the laud lords fine him monthly until he fixes house or tar~ it
down and build small Scatters newpublic housing.
The eloroe noeoeot should be.usod,~Clty Court should
reeelve rent 11 steed of laid lords for kSulee'breshieg .code Ultll
repelro~ere mode.
'Eveolleg tenants to enforce e~de memos; lends lords eoileote~
his ioveslnento end plenty of Interest long ego. He loses nothing
by teutsnt ereetioe, And thee mbo is the leu breakers the landlord.
The people gets erected the eopt! boules is e denser etd eye sore
Ii the COllllity.
The tenant suffers, fled enothers sub-fielded house, ir lecky
letting these lind lords off ned stop sgeln inJust punishment of
A Just country helps and enforce.fair lnus'fnirly. Taro eye'
rebuilding houses not h! punishing the l.noceet.
Tk'e united stats is supose to be the lend Of the free, the poor
feel it Il best to begin o free city rnther n hot city. Maybe yon
feel that the peoria looked upon el nuclence, but the poor cmn also
help yon, end the poor can couee your city to look very bid,
eipecllaay .heb It comes to sub-standard houses. Re nhet is your
concern for the poor, And nith this I leave you uith the probleu
for three meeks and uhich then Re demand an anlmere. Thaek
Meobers of the League of Women Voters of the Roanoke area appeared before
Council uith Hrs. Richard H. Huddick. President, acting as apoleslau, Hrs.
reading the folloming statement, requesting that the Housing .nd Hlgiene Ordinance
be amended Ia that the city may enforce necessary repairs without causing the
eviction of the tenants; that both renewal and rehabilitation projects be
considered without ~elay; and that negro representation be provided iumediatel!
on the City of Roanoke Redevelopment end Rousing Authority, the Rousing ned
Hygiene Ho~rd, the Planning Commission end .In the Planning Department:
*League of Women Voters of the Roeeohe Area Proposal to Improve Rousing
Various Stoops have appeared before Council recently seehing to
Improve llriag conditions in arena of the city mhere poeerty ]s most
severe. Having studied the housing needs, of low-income families in
the Valley, me feel the lack of adequate lox-rental housing is acute
The League, of Women Voters hopes some solutions may be found in our
folloming three point proposal.
Our first' proposal concerns the enforcement 5f the housing code.
When Hiss Margaret Willis end Reverend Camper first appeared before
Council in March to ask thot the cede be enforced, the Leagae and
other groups in the city hoped that at last n means had been found
by the poor to achieve lame improvement in their living conditions.
Although the Council*a response to these demands mas ali me could
have wished, the response of the landlords mas to evict the tenants
instead of making repairs, thom diminishing the already inadequate
supply of available housing. On April 29 Council mos asked by-the
extension of eviction notices until relocation hoeslog could be
found. Thus these tenants hare made a complete circle, yet conditions
remain fundamentally unchanged.
We feel the fundamental purpose of-a housing code is two-fold: to
decaying and hazardous housing brought about by the irrespoesibile
neglect of property. This fundaoentol purpose has been frustrated.
We have a good code - the provisions protect the*tenant adequately
and at the same tine furnish the ouuer o board of appeals~ the
of Houllug end Hygiene. The main ueakoens in the code is Section
3(c) uhlch requires eviction of the occupants until the ~epair has
been mode. Instead of protecting the .tenant'. the 'code penalizes
him. Our first propolal il that Section 3(c) of the code be
amended lo that the city may enforce necessary repairs mithout
of a code violation from the Commissioner of Public Health, he
Bust comply by uahieg iht oeceusu~! r~pblr~o~ Shes Josh cause~
for BoB'compliance by uppeul~to the Bound of Houulug iud Hygieue.
Juit ~u~sb e0uld he,determined by such ~ucto~s os the rental'
lucuge derfumd from the pr0~mrt~, the assessed ttz~utlee of the
house, Vhether the Oreo is scheduled rot urban reeeuul or high-
toy cou~trectioe, iud the cost or the repair. If the appeal
dealed Bud the amber refuses to make the repair, the Cia! Buy'
contract the uorh old bill the ember. This plus hue beet adopted
by some cities iud hun tacked uith u fair degree of success. Thus,
the eel7 cause for eviction toold be the duelliug'a being beyond
repair god lB Its preaeut 'cooditiou eudUogerln0 the health or
ilfety of the occupants. Such 8 building rabid be desl0uuted ia
uufJt Bed mould'be comdemaed os described IA Section II et the
code.
Ne ore omure that the houniog code causer be rigidly enforced
et the preseut time because' o! tke shortage or adequate housing.
The solution lies in building more public housiug; Presently
the city' his 600 'units· in'oper~otiom end the Rousing Authority
will begin 'construction of 2il more utlia this summer, making o
total of 651 units uvuilobl'e by the end or this ~eur. The
Bous'Jng Authority hoe alrcod; applied for 600 more units.
Rouever, 900 families ire now os the touting lists for the public
housing preseotl7 available aa~d about 210 families mill be'
displaced from the Kimball renemul prnJect. Add to this the
estimate of the Deportment of Planning that in the next 12
years (1960) 3,663 families mill need housing because of urban
rehewal, highboy construction o~ code enforcement.
Rom'Bony ruuilles a~e actually in need o! public housing in
Roanoke? The 1960 census lists 23.8~ (roughly 7,390 fouilieo)
earning less thoh'$3,000 ohd i3.6~ (roughly 3,040 families) mlth
less thus $2~00 income. T. A. P.. using figures from Sales
Management Mssozln~, abdicates that theme are 7,603 households
ulth leas tho. $2,500 in toke-houe income. The 1966 census
estimated that*12~ of the cJtyts rental housing mas inadequate.'
Accordiug to Mr. Smith. Planning Director. 20~ of the 32.000
rental units in Roanoke. 6r 6,400 units, are presently inadequate
(that la, In need of repair or demolition). ObvJoosly. the damned
for public bossing greatly exceeds the supply. Clearly me need
to double what public housing me have, end our second proposal
is that me should apply for note federal assistance mithout
delay. We would hope that both renemal and rehabilitation
projects be considered.
We urge the city, mhen planniqg these future projects, to
decentralize public housing all units currently in operation or
under constrnc~o?nre in the v~ry,heart of the city.
0ac final proposal relates to ~uture planning. The Kimball
project has been marred by misunderstanding, harsh accusations
and bitterness.- Acrimony c~uJd have been avoided had there been
Negro representation lu the planning of the project. Such
representnlioo would have provlded direct communication he,mean
the planners and those affected by the reneual project. Ne
cannot emphasize too strongly our feeling that there should be
Negro representation immediate1! on the Rederelopment and
Housing Authority, the Board of HGuslug end fllgiene, the Planning
Commission, and In the DePartmee't of City Planning. The
decisions about housing will primarily affect Negroes: they
have a rlght to be heard.
TorecnpJtolate, the Ce~ne pro~ore~*: ~'l) the hons~ng code
be revised to enforce bul~dln9 repairs without causing eviction
of the tenant; ~) c'onatruct*lon of more public housing and 3)
Negro representation in future city planning.'
Yrs. Fhllip Cooper, Jr.,;
a member ~f the League of Nomen Voters of the
Roanoke ares, pointed out that the idea in a*sklng ~bat ~be Bout]ag and Hygiene
Ordinance be enforced was to have sUbstbndsrd h~nses repaired by the l~=dlord so
that the tenant,mould not be evicted instead of f~rcJng the eviction of the tenant
end then having the house repaired.
Council replied thai'It does not have the ~uthoclty to force a landlord
to repair a house and rent it.
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After c further discussion, Mr. lheeler moved that the above matters be
token under sdviaeueat'ecd that they be' forbncded %o the City Of Roanoke
Redevelopmeat,~nd. Honsieg Authority nad the ~ocsing sad Hygiene Board for their
information. The motion uss'seconded by Hr. Poi'lard and'unanimously adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND A£LEYS~ Hr. Robert H. Hunt, Attorney,
representing Sportsuear'Hart. lacorporcted,,~ppeared before Council nnd presented
the foil.ulna petition, requesting that his clienk be permitted to encroach on the
building setback line nt 3506 #llllnmsoo Rood. N. ~.:
'TO THE HONORABLE I~IB~Rs*OF'COU~IL:
Nam comes the ~etitlone~ b~f~e'the R~Snoke City Con*nc*Il
upon She foil.uSna facts: ,On April 2, 19~5.,Spor~suear,Ncrt.
lncorporated~'a Virginia CorpOration. purchased n p~rcel of
real estate, approxlmateIy 100' x 130'. at the northuest corner
of the*Intersection of Nilliamcen RondLubd Cumberland Avenue,
N. N.. Roanoke. and being ha.mn as part of Lots nl nnd
Section 10, Connlstone Development Corporation. Before buying
by a ¥1rgfein Certified Land Surleyor. had on Attorney search
the title and had a licensed architectural firm prepare uorklng
druuings for a proposed structure on the pr.nines. The surveyor
and the attorney both .reported from their exaulnntions of the
Appraisal Map Book in City Enginbe'r*a Office that the setback
line on the ~illiamson Rand Side'of the property mas governed
b! City Ordinance ~902'1. dated February 2, 1949. mhich established
a 20 foot cetbscb line. from the propert~ line. After the
petitioner purchased the' property, he hired a contractor to
tear doln. the house. *The appropriate razing permit was obtained
end the house nat,torn damn. Sportsnenr Hart, ~ncorpornted, then
applied to the City for n building permit. This permit mos
denied by the Building Commissioner upon the grounds that the
lines uhlch were passedint966 ~s psr~ of the Cltyta latest
Zoning Ordinance,
A study of the Roanoke City 1966 Zoning Ordinance shows the
following: A setback line is established on #ll~iamson Rood
of 25 feet from the hlghmay rights-of, may as shown on the 1963
Roanoke Valley Regional Area Major Arterial Highway Plan. as
au.nd.d: The 1963 Major A~eriql Hlohuay Plan made ~illiamson
Road a 90 foot street. Measuring from'the 'enter of Williamson
Road, the 1963 right-of-way extends.onto the petitionerts
property for adepth of 1S f~et,'er f~ve feet less than the 1949
ordinance had established the'setback line. Then the above
mentioned 1966 otdtnan~ei~dds RS feet more to the 1963 setback
line of IS feet for a current and ~xi, sting setback line.of dO
feet. -
The petitioner bought the prop'e~ty n~d had the house torn
doun in reliance on the fact that the setback line was 20.feet.
His proposed structure.* in erder*to be n sound'investment, must
be built not more than 20 feet behind the ~illiauson Road
property Zinc.
Sportsuear Mart. Ineorporated~ seeks this appeal from the
Building Couniasloner'a denial of the building permit on the
ground that the City Engineer*~ O~fi~e did not give the
petitioner, ns a prospective purchaser and then as an ann.r.
notice of the auended setback ordinance. Specifically. the
Appraisal Map Book in the City Engineerts Office in the
Municipal Bnlldin~ p~opo~ts ~o s~ppl~ information as to
setback lines. This informstion~is urltten on the face of
this permanent recOrd Whi~h~is on display for the public's
use. This is the book nhtch Js customarily used by the
public to obtai~ setback information. Nonhero In this book
Is there any mention ?!.an aueeduent to ~he 1949 ordinance.
The reader of thin map la alerted fn no way In this office
that the 1949 ordinance has been change~. Only the person
with special knouledge of the 1966 ordinance has uny reason
to question what is setout'u~'the Appraisal Map Book. This
ne cnbmft fs patently unfair and unjust to the public which
the City Engineer's Office is established to serve.
Any siuple sage or annotation woUld'be sufficient th'pet tke user of
these boobs au notice that the mste~iu~ Contained Ip them is not
scCurut~ hud~bp~lo-dste. Without~ such notice, the user is
entitled to presume thus the books ore cbrreut. These books do
not propert~tg~be out-of-dole documeuls. They b~e held oat es
current, up-to-dote pieces of Information,
Oa Ney 7, 1968 the Roanoke City Hoard of Zoafug Appeals dealed
the request or Sportswear Mart, Incorporated for a variance lu the
setback line. · · ·
Therefore, in light of the above, Sportsaeer Mart, IncoYpoYated,
respectfully preys that the Roanoke CIt~ Council permit o variance
in the ~ooing ordinance or 1966 mhich mould permit the erection of
s building not closer to the Mllllsesou Ruud property line thus
20 feet.
Respectfully submitted,
SPORTSI~AR MART, INCORPORATED
fly S/ Robert H, Hunt
Of Counsel"
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. BOSwell expressed the opinion that
Council should make an exception in this case and that the City Engineer should
correct the Official Tax Appraisal Map au that such u thing will not happen
aguin.
The City Attorney explained that the Official Tax Appraisal Map shams
nothing but specific setback lines and does not purport to show oil things
affecting a parcel of land.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Rheeler moved that the
request he denled~ The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and adopted, Mr.
Boswell voting no.
PETITIONS ANO COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
transmitting u list of street llghts installed and/or removed during t~e month of
March, 1960, nas before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved.that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. PerkJnson and unanfuously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: ~r. Jack O. Coulter. Vice Chairman of the Roanoke City
School Board, appeared before Council and presented the following coauunicationo
requesting an additional $23,027.$9 for the Monterey School Addition:
"May O. 1960
To the Honorable Mayor
and Members of City Council
City of Roanoke. VjrgJola
The Roanoke City School Board at · called meeting Monday, May. 6,
1968, respectfully requested City Council to appropriate on
additional $23,027.59 for the Monterey Elementary School addition.
The School Board*s decision is based upon the recommendation of
its Building Committee, which was requested to study the bids
submitted April 30, 1968.
A summary of this request la as folloms: '
377
Coost~oction Clam bid~ , $306.2S0.00
Architectural Fees
Flruitere sad Eqalpaeni' 28,4S2.S9
Total $353,07T.59
~ ~roJsot 'Ailoostion 330~0S0,00
· Additional~ ~u'ods Requested $ 23.D27.'s9
Ye.r7 truly 7o~r~, ·
$/ A. F. Fisher
A. F. Fisher,
Director or Buslie'ss s'sd Yfnoo~
amd Clerk of .the Board#
After o discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard raising, the question ss
to where the odditioosl funds mill come from end the City Auditor odeisisg that the
amount con be tohen from the Capital Improvement Program Account, Mr. Jones moved
that Council concur in the request of the School Board and offered the following
emergency Ordinnnee~'
'(m161~$) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordoiu the Capitol Improvement
Food of the 1967-69 App~opriotion Ordinance, andproviding'fnr on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The autism wis seconded
b~ Mr. Mheeler sod adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Pollard, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................O. ''
· ~TR£ETS ~D ~LLEYS: ~ communication from MT. C. P'. Cli~on, requesting
that the alley lying betmeen Lafayette Boulevard and Crescent Street, N. W., from
Stannton Avenue south to Crescent Street. bo ~r~ded and hard surfaced, was before
Mr. Bosuell movedthut the ma(tee be refer~ed tn the City Manager for
necessary action. The motion mos seconded by Mr. JSnes and unanimously adopted.
$IDEMALKS, CURB'AND GUTTER: A~Ommonication f~om Mr.C. P. Clifton,
requesting that a sideMolh be installed on the wes~ side ~f Crescent ,Street.
N. M.. north of Melrose Avenue, for the protedtJon of'children ottendJn9 Forest
Park Elementary School, mos before CounCil.
Mr. Boswell moved that the matter be ref~r~ed to t'he Cit'y Manager for
tneestigation and report to Council. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: A Resolhtton of the Rnieioh Court Lions Club,
endorsing the construction of the Civic Center, mos before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the Resolution be received und filed. The motion
nas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: A communication from the A. B.C. Manufacturing Company,
suggesting designed parking meter covers to promote ~owntown chopping throughout
the lear as well os on special occasions, ~as before Council.
Mr. ~osuell moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and nnanimously adopted.
;379
AIsPoST~_ A pet~iq~.of the City if Asbev$lle, Nprth Carolina, nad its
Chamber or Coamerce.fo~ le~vei~o Intervene it the ast~er oflthe application of
Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, for aa'~m~admunt or Its certificate of public
coaveaiesc~ and o~esiity.~fo~.aoute 8?,-uBs before Council.
Hr, JouLs moved that the petition be receive~ and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Hosmell and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-BONUS-SCHOOLS: A communication from'H~stmun D~llon, Union
Securities and Compauy,'suggesting thut'tb~ City of Roanoke may be able to build
some of Its schools and other public baildlngsfor nothing us the City of Nam
York is doing non !brOUgh.lis Nea York Cit~ Educational Construction Fund nhich is
s public authority created by the Hem York State Legislature, mas before Council.
Hr. Pollard moved that the communication ~e received and filed and that
copies thereof be foruarded to Mr. Henry H. Fouler, Secretary of the Treasury,
Senator ~illluu B. Spongo Jr** and,Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr.. for their Informs-
tiaa. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jon~s and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a ~ritten report.
advising that there has been a considerable increase ia'activity of the Police
Department in the eatublgshment of revisions la' its record system, in the
recording and indexing'of reports and in duplicating mats'rial for the Traffic
Bureau and providing reports for th~ Bureau and outside inquiries, the latter
being a reimbursable u'rrangement,'aud recommended that $230.0~ betransferred
from Office Furniture and Equipment - Replacement to Printing and office Supplies
in the Police Department budget to provide funds .for the remainder of the fiscal
MF. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloming emergen?y .Ordinance:
(=18156) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn Section =45. "Police," of
the 19b?-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and ~ro~tdlng for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 32, page 82.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uss seconded
by Mr. Perktnaon and adopted by the~foll0uinglvote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. J~ne~, Llsk,.Perkinson~ Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................
NAYS: None--: ......
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a semi-annual report mith
regard to the street lighting program o~ the Cl~y of-Roanoke:
'Roanoke, Virginia
May 6. 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Hentlemen:
As members of City Council are amuce, it has been our practice
to bring to Council tmice each year a listing of street lights
needed to improve tb$.ntroat~lJghtiog mlthin the City of gouuohe.
This'spring, due to the nam&rout r~qoestu for Installation or
neu lights, coupled ulth the need to upgrade tho llghtiog of
streets presently under rooonctroctiou, uobmittol of tbS·
report bus been delayed until DOm,
In addition to requesting ·em lights, the folloniog is · list
of several ch·ages t~ lights previously authorized by Council.
From Resolutiou 17730, d·t~ September 25, 1967:
light at the Intersection of Ye·ger Avenue mud
Tuentfeth Street, N. E,, ou AP Pole No. 231-14. This
Is not a main thoroughfare.
(b) Install one 3,500 lumen overhead mercury vapor street
light ·t the Intersection of Yeuger Avenue nad
Twentieth Street, N, E., on AP Pole No. 231-14.
2. (n) Remowe un6 7~000 lumen'overhead mercury vapor street
light at the intersection of Ye·ger Avenue ·nd Nine-
teenth Street, N. E., on AP Pole RD. 255-104. This
is not t.m·i? thoroughfare,
(b) Install one 3,S00 lumen overhead mercury vapor street
light at the lnte~sectisn of YeaGer Avenue and
Nlneteeoth Street. N. £,, on AP Pole No. 255-104.
3. (a) Remove one 7,000 lumen overhead uercur! vapor street
light aa the south side of Deruhberger Road, N.
at the intersection of road to Associated Transport
property add Airport. Already installed by the
County.
(b) Remove one 3.500 lumen overhead mercury vapor street
light at intersection of tug rD·ds to Airport at
northwest corner:of Associated Transport property.
From Resolution No. 17S70, dated June 12, 1967:
1. (a} Remove one 2.500 lumen overhead incandescent street
light on the north aide of ¥inyurd Avenue, N, E..
ou Pole No. 255-4582.
(b) Note: (The above street light on Vlnyard Avenue
authorized us a 3.500 lumen overhead nercur!
vapor under Resolution No. 17730. dated
September 25, 1967.)
2. (a) Remove one RoSO0 lumun overhead lncnndescent ·tree*t
light at tbs iotersectJon of Carolina Avenue and
Wycliffe Arenue, S. ~., On Pole ~o.
(b) Ret·in one 3,500 lumen overhead mercury vapor street
light at the iotersection of.Carolina Avenue and
· ~cliffe Avenue. S. ~., on Pole No. 302-69B. This
was previously installed for demonstration purposes.
Decrease monthly $4.60
The foIioninG street iightlng project, if approved by City
Council, mill provide the first couplets major street reliGhtinG
project from the Central Snslnes~ District to the Corporate Limits.
This project, which'will provide up-to-dute street'liGhting on
Route 24 (Jomison and Dale Avenues) is in tug phases. This project
wes anticipated and funds were contained in*~he present and next
year's budgets. It provides th·t, ih phase 1, (Dale Avenue and
Jamison Avenue from 13th Street. S; E.~ to 19th Street) ne:
Install Il 21,OOO lumen ~r~n~y vapor lights at a cost of
. ~ $~.SO/uo~th apiece.
Remove ? 2,500 lumen incandescent lights at n cost of
, ' $1.65/mouth apiece
Total uonthl~ increase $37.9S
Ia phase 2 (Jemisoo Avenge from 19th Street, S. E.¢ to East
Corporate Limits) me:.
Install 33 21,030 leman marcorI Tspor lights ct e cost
of $4.50/ moeth apiece,
3 7,000 lumen mercury vapor lights eL · cost
of $3.85/ month apiece.
3 3,500 louee mercurl vapor lights st a cost
of $2..05/ month apiece.
~ euove 10 2,500 lumen incandescent lights at a cost
~ of $1.65/ month apiece. ' ~ '
Totml monthly increase
The next ~ oJect for IGOr consideration ia the provision of
'adequate lighting rot. the improved portion or orange Avenue, from
12th Street, N. E., to the East Corporate Limits, At first this
might appear to be · large cumber of iJghta~ bomever, this is a
long end mide stretch of .roadmay to be lighted at a rather high
intensity. Once again these lights mere anticipated in thin
It includes
Install. 79 21,000 leten mercury vapor lights ·
month
Remove 19 6,000 lumen incandesceet lights @ $2.50/
month.
Total uonthll Increase $309.00.
The next projectS, implemented at a request from members of
Council, ia a complete upgrading of street lighting along Memorial
Avenue, S. U., betHeee 13th Street, S. ¥.. and Crandin Road,
thence up Grandam Road to Westover Avenue, S. Wo This installa-
tion includes:
· Install 19 RI,O00 lumen mercury vapor lights @4.50/
month
Remove 11 2,500 lumen incandescent lights @$1.65/
month
Total monthly increase $67.35.
The City of Roonoke aaa directed bi the annexation court to
install seven (?} additional street l~hts within the Jefferson
Htll~ area. A studl of the area mas aide and we feel that there
is · relld requirement to install eight (H) lights ia tbs folJom-
4 3.500 lumen mercurl vapor lights on Winding
WaI Road at $2.0S/month
2 3,500 lumeo mercury vapor lights on Forest
Road, S. W., at $2.05/month
2 3.SOD lumem mercury vapor lights on Park
Lane, S. W., at $2.0S/month.
Total monthly increase $16.40.
A study of street lighting in,the Highland Park ares was
made. This study revealed a need for additional libbting, as
follows:
1. Replace 2,S00 ~omen street light at intersection of
Fifth Street and Washington Avenue. S. #., with 3,500
., lqmeo street lJoht.
2. I~stall ~ 3,S00 lumen street light in fn~t of Pole
270-621. A new pole mill be required at this location.
Replace 2,$00 lumen street light on Pole 270-~23 with ·
3,500 lumen street light.
4.Replace 2,S00 lumen street light on Role 278-625 with
a 3,S00 lumen street ltght.
$. Install a 3,500 lumen street light on the mast side of
Perk Drive south of Pole ~o. 270-625, et the perking erea
(no pole).
:3.81
6..Replace 2',500 lumen street light om Pole~No. 2?8'63?
nilh e 3,500 lumen street light.. '
Total mo~thll increase SS,TO.
Relocation of the CitY' v~hlcle Impoundment lot on Uederhlll
the Ughtieg for thLs fecllltl. As m result, the follomieg revi-
Install 2 7,000 lumen me~eury vapor lights e $3.85
per south.-'
3,500 lumen met. curl vapor light et Spruce
Street end Uederhlll Avenue, S. E., on
Pole No. 270-565 O $2.05/month.
3,500 lanm mercur] vapor light on Pule
279-574 · 2.0S/month.
Remove '2 2,500 la.em iecendesceet* lights from old
lot O$1.65/month.
T~tel month'll Increase $6.50.
Nitb the programmed Improvements to Fronhlin Rood to the
south of HcClenohnn Street, the folloning revisions to the
street lighting plan for that urea ore Inevitable. This pro-
pooel provides 1.2 foot candles of light in the bu~It-up oreo
.ith e reduction to .6 foot candle in the more sparsell popn-
lete~ portions of that roeduay. The inteesiW in these areas
mol be Increased at e later date shouldthe need become apparent.
Although thio program is before ~ou today, if approved, ft should
~e ~lth the stipulation that these lights are not to be pieced
Into service until niter September 1, 1~69. The program in~
eludes:
Install 97 2.1,0.00 lumen mercurl vapor lights @ $4.50.
Remove 24
6,000 lumen incandescent lights @ $2.50.
Total nonthll increase $376.50.
In connection uith the Fvanklh Rood lighting, certain
lnterp~ctlons egd connecting streets sere studied end · pro~ect
for lighting the Franklin Rood -- Avehhau Avenue, S. W., Inter-
section and one for lighting Hroodua~ between Franklin Road end
C?lo~lal Avenue ore included.
At the Intersection of Arenhou Avenue -- Frenklln Rood:
Inetell 0 7,000 lumen mercur~ vapor lights
Remove 3 2,500 lumen incandescent lights 051.65
Total increase monthly $25.85.
Broednal between Franklin Rood aid Colonial Avenue:
Install 0 7,000 lumen mercu~ vapor lights @$3.85
~emove 3 2,500 lumen Incandescent lights 951.65
Remove I 6~000 lumen ~ncaedescent light
Total monthly increase $23.35
The foregoing hove been project type Installations. The
folloulng is e list of individually requested lights nhich we
feel to be worthI of your consideration.
One 3500 lumen street light to be installed at ~e inter-
oection'~f ~levent6 Street end.Rhodes Avenue, N. E.. at
· coot of $2.05 e month on C ~ P Pole No. 1355A.
One 7000 lumen street light to be Installed et the inter-
section of Ninth Street, N. E., and Rhodes Avenue, N. £., on
Pole No. 2S4-7080 ut n cost of $3.85 · =auth.
One 7000 lumen street light to be installed on Highland
Avenue, S. Eo, east of Jefferson Street, on Pole No.' 278-1662,
at a coot of $3.85 a month.
38'3
Oeo 3500 lanes street light to be installed at'the later-.
section of Ssltimore Avaeue and Sprlagvole Street, S. S,,
aa Pole No. 326~1044 ut · east of $2.05 · month.
One 3500 lines street light to be installed on the north
side or the 1300 block of Steuart Avenue, S, E., os Pole No.
254-7562 nt a cost of $2.05 s month,
Oeo 7000 luges street light to be loatolled on the east
side of Avenham Avenue, S. W,o nt 23rd Street on Pole No.
302045 ut ~ cost of $3,0S a mouth.
Pour 3500 lumen street lights to be installed on the north
side of Rhodes Avenue, N. W** betmeem Ninth Street, R;
sad the railroad crossing on Rhodes Avenue ge Poles 254-7121.
25407119, 254-7116 and 25407082 at a cost or $2.05 a month
One 3500 lutes street light to be Installed on the north
side of tho 3300 blh~ of Pasle! Drive, S. W.o on AppalacMan
Power Company Pole Ro, 301-1575 at a cost of $2.05 a month.
One 3500 lumen street light to be installed on the north-
east corner of flerhley Avenue and Mt. View Terrace, S.
at a cost of $2.05 a mouth, no pole at this location.
One 3500 luges street light to be Installed on Westover
2?7-4322 at a cost of $2.05 8 month.
One 3500 luges street light to be iostslled au the aouthgest
.corder'of Cassell Lane and Rosalind Avenue° S. W., at a cost
of $2.05 a month. No pole at this location.
~ne 3500 lumen street light to be installed on the north
side of Cassell Lone, S. W., on property line east of 220
Caaaell Lane. S. W.° at a cost of $2.05 a month. No pole
at this location.
One 3500 lumen street light to be installed at the inter-
section of Wilton Road nad Richelieu Avenue, $. W,, et e
cost of $2.05 a month.
One 3500 lumen s'treet light to be InStalled at the intersec-
tion of Norway Avenue end Beech Street, N. W., on Pole No.
253-1050 at a cost of $2.05 a month.
One 3500 luges street light to be installed at the lntersec-
tim~Meut~ Street and Red Fox Orive. N. W., on Pole No. 252-4002
at a cost of $2.03 a month. (Remove dusk to dawn light st*
this location.)
One 35~0 lumen street light to be installed on the west side
of West Side. Boulevard at Rolling Bill Avenae. N. W.. at'a
cost of $2.05 u south. No pole st this location.
One 3500 luges street light to be installed on the north side
of Pennsylvania Avenue,. N. W.'° on Pole No. 253-2036 at a cost
of $2.05 a month.
One 21.000 lumen street llght (Type Five) to he installed
near the shelter in,Smith Park on Pole No. 270-2155, at a
cost of $4.S0 n m~nth.
Remove one 2500 lumen Street light from Pole No. 278-4166 at
Sixth Street and Route 24, at a saving of $1.65 n month.
Remove one 2500 lumen street light from Pole No. 278-1237 In
Elmuood Pork at a saving of $1.65 a month.
Remove one 2500 lumen Street light from Pole No. 275-1240 In
Elmuood Park st a saving of $1.65 · month.
One 3500 lumen street light to be iostalled at the Intersec-
tion of Walnut Avenue and entrance to Highland Pork on new
pole at a cost of $2.05 a month.
Total monthly increase $41.85.
It Jo recomsended that City Council, by appropriate resolu-
tion, authorize the Appalachian Pouer Company to lestoil these
l~gh~s at ~ total"lac~eeoe la cost to the City ~! $1,093.65 per
~ ' ~ .Be~p~ctfoiI~ oubm'ttted,
S/ ~ulian F, Hirer
~' '~Juli~ F. Hlrzk~ City #nagger'
Mr, Jones moved that the' proposed p~ograu be referred to a committee
composed of Ir. YJucent S. Wheeler. Cbol~,o~, David K. Lish and Julian F. HJrst to
work out o schedule for the street lights and to present o plan to Council for
further consideration. The eolian nos seconded ~y Hr. Link and' uaattbouoly adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENt: Tb~ City Manager ambulated a mritten report transwlttla
I conmuni~atlon from' Mr. Fred P. Halllagton re,nesting city um~r service to
property ad, oiling the corporal? limits on Ed~eoood Street, S. ~.. in Roanoke Countl
advising that aa eight-inch water main mould have to'~e extended in Edgeuood Street
approximately 220 feet to serT~ the property and recommending that the request be
granted with the understanding that the owner will pay the required cost as set
forth in the normal main extension agreement of the rater ~eportment.
Br. Jones move~ that the mqaest be taken ~nder advisement. The notion
was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously ~dopted.
After tnkin~ tho matte~ uoder advisement' ~. Jones moved that Council
concur in the recosmendation of the City Wanager and offered the following Resolu-
tion:
(=18157) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City #manger to approve un
extension of an existin~ w~ter main smd a metered water connection to certain
pr~ erty located aa,aside the corporate limits of the City, upon certaio terns and
conditions;
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution ~ook No. 32, page
Br. Jones u~ ed the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones Li~k, Perkins6n, Pollard, Wheeler and mayor
Dillard .........................................
~AY$: None ...... ~ .................... O.
PLANNING: The City manager submitted'the follow~ng report, recommending
that Council concur lathe ewploywent of on Assistant. Planning Director at Step S,
Range 29, of the Pa7 Plan, at · salary of $860 per month:
"Roanoke. Virginia Bay 13, 1968
Honorable Mayor a~d Cit~ Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Ne have the opportunity of employing an individual in the
p~slt-ion of Assistant Planning Director. His background and
credentials are fully within the expect&tigon of the Cityts
classification of this position and he combines both the maces-
nary technical training along m~h a fairl! broad experience in
planning,
Im order to consider disceaaleg thin employment further
nJth the lilt It lo eeceasary to ascertain the salary offering
that could be made, This offering it felt to have to. be ie
Step 5 in Range 29, ekich range loclades the Assistant Plan-
ning Director, This step ia $660 per mouth. Mlthie the
several earlier steps' it the pay plea me could Rot be compe-
titive lo a mad of these qualifications mad of the type or
person aha is available it this field.
It ts recommended that the City Conical give Its concur-
rence to thin proposal end If fororoblo, me mill prepare the
appropriate ordinance or resolution for submission to you at a
later date ir the individual is acceptable to the position.
It 'fa expected to come before you perhaps at your next
meeting utah a suggested personnel revision mithin the Plan-
ning Department ~to enable ua to make arrangements for filling
another one of the positions.
Respectfully s~Bltted,
· S/ Julian F. Hirat
Julian F. Hlrat
City Manager"
Rt. Mheeler moved that Council discuss the ma tar In ~xecotiv'e scanlon.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinaon and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING-SUBDXVXSXONS: Council having continued · paHlc hearing on the
proposed new Subdivision Ordinance for the City of Roanoke, tho Uity Manager
submitted a mritten report,, advising that under the Code of Virginia share a
Subdivision Ordinance ia applicable to arena beyond the corporate limits of the
city it h necessary, in the adoption by the city of new subdivision regulations
to notify the governing body of the adjoining political subdivision of the proposed
nee regulations and any public hearing as scheduled therefor.
In a discussion of the uattor, the City Attorney stated that it Js his
understanding the ato~e'~aw re~nlroa the City Of Roanoke to notify the Roanoke
Coanty Plaoolng Commission o~ the Board ok Sgperriaors o~ Roaooke County o f the
proposed neu regulations'and any public bearing os scheduled therefor.
Mr. Perklanon'moued that the City Clerk be directed to notify the Roanoke
County PlannlnR Coenlssion, ihe Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County and any other
bodies required by the Code of Virginia of the proposed ncu regulations and any
public hearing as scheduled therefor. The motion m~a seconded by Mr. Link and
unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: T~e City Manager submitted a ~ri~ten'report asking
if Council would like to neet ~itb the architects to review the preliminary consider~
tiaa of equipment to go in the kitchen at the Civic Center at this po~nt or whether
it wants the architects to go ahead with the design, detail and specifications and
then submit them to Council for consideration prior to what would normally be
advertisement for bids'.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council indicate Its preference for meeting math b~
architects to review the preliminary considerations of equipmeot at thts point.
The motion mas seconded by Mr, Perklnaon and uoonimooaly adopted.
STATE HXUR#AYS: ~he City Manager submitted the following report, recommend
hg that Council accept a deed of easement from Mr. Mllliom L. Andrews, President
' -385
of Red Line, lecorpomted, grouting to the nity perlsaueot eseemeut for the Juetalle-
tiao, operation*iud muleteuuuce of o uehicalur detector lB concoction uith toe ROute
460 ProJect:
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
'ieuunke. Virginia
Hay 13, 1968
The folloulug item mos included on year Agenda for Ha7 6,
1969, but we omitted enclosing the ordinance.
It connection uith thl~ higheuy leprovement project nam
under construction, there mill be.instclled certain traffic
d anal facilities ut Oringe Avenue and Viacom Hill Rand.
Part of this installation will include a pressure sensitive
vehicular detector for actuation of the signal by trucks exist-
ing frei Red Line teach terminal. There has been secured frei
Hr. Hilliam L. Andrews, President or Red Line, Incorporated, an
executed deed or eaeeeent granting s permanent easement to the
City for loetnllntion, operation nad uaintennnce of the required
detector. The deed of easement bas been retnreed to toe City
Attorney and from this he has prepared an ordinance authorizing
acceptance by the City.
Thi's is submitted to the City Council, with attachment of
the ordinance, with a recommendation of your authorization.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirat
City Manager"
Hr. Link moved that Conncil concur h the recommendation of the City
Hanaoer and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(~18159} AN' ORDINANCE authorize9 and providing for the acquisition of ·
perpetual easement containing approximately 225 square feet located au the nortberl
line of Orange Avenue, N. E., opposite Vinton Mill Road. upon certain terms and
conditions, for street par poses; and provid~ 9 for an emergency.
(Fo~ full text of Ordinance, see Oxtinance Book No. 32, page 84.)
Mr. Lfsk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell. Jones, Link, Perklnson, Pollard. Wheeler and
Mnyor Dillsrd~ ............................... ~_?.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
PAY PLAN: The Clty Manager submitted the following report, transmlt~ng s
report of the Personnel Director concemIng the program Jn effect for increasing
recruiting efforts in an effort to maintain an adequate complement of employees
end extend opportunities of employment to nil persons:
"Romoke, Virginia May 6, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In c~nnection with the continu~g efforts of the City to
maintain un adequate complement of employees, io connection
uith the current attention generally to employment and in
connection mith the current efforts prevailing in this com-
munity and elsewhere to late every effort to extend oppor-
tunities Of employment to all persons, I am enclosing a copy
of n report to me from Mr. David Ferguson, Personnel.Director,
mmmmm
· a to the progr·m non in effect'a·d planned by ~hat departlent in
the interest or increasing its recruiting errnrts.
tDste: Apkil 25~'1968
TO~ Mr. Joli·a F. Hirst, City M·a·ger
Fram: *D·vld~S. Fer§uson~ Personnel Director
Subject: Recrniti·g Efforts or the Perso·nel Department
Following is n aamusry' Of the increased recruiting efforts
presently being carried os by the Personnel D&psrtment.
1. Office hours have been extended until 1:30
p.n.~, on Mo·d·y ·nd ~cdneadny-evbntuga rot
the ~o~veni~nc~of, pr?~pec~lve employees.
2.Bus emplolweut trips will be held ia the
aha of the City mbere possible
went exists. Two (2) trips ·re planned nt
present with these being in Northnest on
#edoeadal, April 24th nnd Southeast on Thurs-
d·y, April 2$th. The expected hour· of the
trip· will be 3:00 - 6:00 p.a.
3. In conjunction uith the maid·ace counselor in *
the high s~ools. I~on to hold counseling
sessions uith high school student· interested
in city employment. ! feel this sill be sore
effective than the holding of · student
asseubly period for the entire senior class.
This mill be publicized in the school end ·
schedule of counseling sen·ions will be
furnished to you.
4. ~lg~ ·ensign· concerning employment and euploy-
meat problem· will be held in the evenings at ~e
vacious TAP Community Centers as arranged by
Charles Droufield of TAP.
The above ia given to yon for infatuation purpose· ·nd the
/act It may be useful fo Farinas mcetieg· cancer=cd
city recruitment policies a~d programs.
S/ O. S. Fe~gasoo'
Mr. F~rguson end his staff have done a good Job in this
regard and it is ~lt that the Clt! thereby is macing an aggressive
~ffort in behalf of its own and the community*·.program.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hiram
City Manager"
~r. Link moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Attorney subuJtted the folloulng report recomuending
that Council authorize the leasing to the United States Government. Federal
Aviation Agency, of a 0~275 acre Instrument Landing System ·itc and accesseoy
thereto for lO-year period at $425.00 per annum, uith reneuol option, rent-free:
"Hay 13~ 1969
·he Honorable Ma3or and ~euber·
of Roanoke City Council,
aonnoteo Virginia
Being advised that the Instrument Landing System equipment
ho· now been fully installed un the 0.275 acre parcel of
land heretofore acquired by the Citl far,the purpose sod
that the same i· non in operation by Federal Aviation
Admfnistrntiono that agency has proposed that the ILS site,
together mith the Cltyta rights In the access rood leading
thereto from Avalon Avenue be lensed by the City to the
provide for u 1-year term commencing July 1, 1968, at
'388
rental of S425.00 per jear, psloble~bh'.~he-end'of eseb'Gov-
eromeek Flsool Your, ulth eptlol rathe Government to~reeeu
tko lense trgm jeer to 7ear through.Joust30, A9TO, st. tko
same aoeeaI rental, there)ruer mJtk option to ruben from
year to year through Jute 30, 1988, Feet-free,
The Council ulll resell that-the C~ty ocquir~d the aforesaid
lssd rev the ezpress purpose o! establishing ae Icflreeeot
Landing System site for t&e iselcfpsi A~rport oed peld, et
the time, the total ama of $4,269.38 aa the purchase price
for said property end accessusy~ The smocol rental or $425
proposed to be paid by the Govertmect'ulll, in round figures,
amortize, mJthoct Interest, the CltJts Initial investment In
the property, osd I am advised tbct the proposal has the
recommendation or the City Bouncer and the Airport isnsger.
I have prepared and ~rsmsult heremith au ordie!n~e b~ ehieh
the Council meld authorize execctfem Of the proposed lease
on behalf'of the'City; nad the undersigned resp~tfully
recommends adoption of acid ordiucnce,
Reapectfully,~'
S! J. N. Klecanon
City Attorney'
Hr. Pertinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation ~ the
Cit! Attorn~y. end that the follouing Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~18159) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the Clt~s lease
of its 0.2?5 acr~ Instrument Landing System site and of Its rights in an access
road ~eading thereto to the United Staten o~ America, upon certain terms and
conditions.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Clt! of Roanoke that the City
Manager and the city Clerk be, and ~re hereby out,rimed and directed, fat and on
behalf of the City, to execute and deliver to the United States of America,
Federal Aviation Administretio~. the Cltyta lease, made 'on Standard Government
Form FAA-413 (3-6~) as Lease No. FA69EA-3183, of the Cltyts 0~27~ acre Instrument
Landing Sis*em site situate on the extended centerline of Runici~al Airport Runmay
1~;33 and, also, ~he Cityts'rtghts In a certain easement for an accessuay to said
site extending southwesterly from Avalon Avenue, N. W., sold lease to be for a
term of one (l} year, commencing July I. 196S, at a rental of $425.00 per year,
pa~able at the end of the Government Fiscal Year, and with option to the Government
to venom said lease from year to ~ear at the aforesaid rental rate through June
30, 1978, and with further option to the Government to renew said tease from ~ear
to year from July ~, ~978, rent-free, after Jane 30, 1978; provided that n~ renewal
tk~eof shall extend the period of ~ccupancy of said property beyond June 30, 19OB;
said lease to be upon such form as Is approved by the City. Attorney and to contain
provisions adequate to assure performance of ams commitments or obligations hereto-
fore formally undertaken by the City mlth respect to tbs ownership, occupancy or
use of the aforesaid property.
The mot kn mas seconded b~ Hr. Pollard a~d adopted by the follomJng vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Boauell, Jones, List, Perkinson, Pollard , ~heeler amd
Honor Dillard ................................... ?.
NAYS: None .............. ~ ............ O.
STAT~ B~GH~AYS-SE~RS AND ~ORH DRAINS: The Cit~ Attorney submitted the
follo~tng repute, recommending that Council authorize the acquisition of 8 perpetual
easement in certain prop~ from Roanoke Iron and Bridge Norks, Incorporated, fortl
389
oueaded oma of $2,064.00 rather thaa $1,901.00 orlgiaallT authorized b! 0rdiaonce
No.
*Mo~ 13, 1968
The Hoaoroble Nalor end #embers
of Roanoke Citl Council.
Roanoke, Vlrglaia
The Council mill remember that it non considered uecestor~'for
lng soatheosterl7 from the Klm Avenue, S. E. - Route 24 Project,
to acquire fr0a Roanoke Iron ~ Bridge ~orks* Inc., aaoag other
b! adoption or Ordinance No. 16960. in uhlch ordinaace the nun
of $1,901.00 mas authorized to be paid to said oaaer as the
Folloulng the oct'ion of the Coun'~fl, 'the landuun~r antho'rlzed
b~ deed of conveyance, the Council, b~ Ordinance No.
preliuinar7 steps in the'litigation hare bee~ conducted before the
CitT, in mriting, its offer to accept the total SUB Of $2,064.00
precluded from certain uae *of'it~prOpert7 and of,other lncon-
. abovementioned fence exceeded b! the sun of $163.00 the estimated
cost of replacing said fence, carried as 6ne item in the $1,901.00
mahe~ up the $1,901.00 purchase price heretofore offered to be paid
basis of the project apportionment in payment of $1,901.00. ~he
o~eer of sdJostlog its proportYnfter'~ompi~tlen Of~the
City~s~¢onstr~foi'did,'l~ fs~eZ~ood~th~omo~i~ -
eflimstod for that sass prier ~o tho constrnotion tad
· uderstsndfsg, olsoo taut tie Irma ~Gmsnmod im cO~otroct-
Jig the drain oR sold ouser*s proper~y considersblT
oxceeded'th~ti~e 'estimated for the uor~ prior to its
Therefore, ! howe propnrod old treonlft h*reuftk to tko
mhich mould authorize.that un agreed settlement be SOB
hsd math Roanoke Iron ~'Bridge Works, Inc., for the sum Of
$2,064.00 and mhich, if approved by the Council, mould
perils'of the~d/uml~so! of the pendJmg litigation bntmeen
the City and that Company. The ConncJl*n consideration
of the matter u~ its~enrliest opportunity is respectfully
requested.
Bospect(ully,
S/ ~, ~. Elncunon
City Attorney~
Mr. Perkinson moved thus Council concur in the recommendation of the
Clt~ Attorney and offered the follomfng emergency Ordinance:
(~18160) A~ ORDINANCE amending Ordinance ~o. 16960 and Ordinance ~o.
17505, providing for the acquisition of a perpetual easement iR certain property
from Roanoke Iron and Bridge Murks, Incorporated, in connection with the Cltyts
Route ~o. 24 Project; and ~rovlding fir uR emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion
seconded by Mc.~Pollnrd and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Boswell. Jones, Link, Perkiuson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None .........................O.
REPORTS OF COMMXTTEES:
BUDGET: The Budget Commission submitted the folloming report transmitt]
Its recommended budget for the fiscal,year ending June 30.
'Roanoke, Virgit
May 13,
The Honorable Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 33 of the City Charter, your 'Budget
Commission submits heremlth for your consideration its recommended budget for the
fiscal year ending J~ne:30,
I~ or'er to meet the requirements of the Cit'y Charter that Be furnish you
fund statement shaming condition of the various appropriations...' and *u utatement
of the financial condition of the city*, Be include herein by reference the March,
l~GB, Financial Report of the City Auditor.
~EVENOE
Estimated Revenues In the General Fund for the next fiscal year ute summarized
Source ~g&7-~B
General Property Taxes
Other Local Taxes B,SBG,00~.O0 IO,B67oOOO.OB
4,~20,B00.00 ~,0~1,000°00
License, Permit ~ Privilege Taxes 3,00~,550.00
Fines and Forfeitures
139.000.00 1~$.000.00
Revenue from Use of Money and Property ,736,GGO.G5 ,7?aeG~O.GO
Grants-la-Aid from the Commonmealth ?,510,250.00~ 8,~67,050.00
Source . . · 1967-68 ~968~6~ '
Gr~mts-In-Aid from th~ Federal Govera&~et 1.504,986.44 453~S00.00
~h~rgeu rot Curve.t S~rvices 467,841~00 472,400.00
Soles or service Couaodities ~ Properties 670,000.00 662,ooo.oo
li4cellsueoes Revenue: · " 9,000.00 9,500.00
No~-Revcaue Receipts . .' 501.965100 iHltR00tO0
Total 20,054,992.44 33,3T3,850.00
There Is included ia General Fao~ Revenue $3,275,000.0~ ahich In spproprieled
to'the Civic Center A~count 89A. Thi!.nccouuts for the greater part or Increases Jn
Grants-In-Aid fr~m the'Commoaaeaith ~eflects increases of approximately
$500,o0o.00 in School'Fonds and $400,~00.00 in Public Asslstssce funds iud $130~000.0
in State Sales Tax distributions.
Grants-la-Aid from the Federal Goverueuot reflect a reduction or lore than
$1~000,000.00 in Public Lin 99-10. school funds, and an lncresse of $300,000.00 in
&J~port Conatructlon
· Non-Revenue Receipts reflect a reduction or $264.500.00 and $41,560.00 in
Ri~husy Rights of Maylrecoveriea and contributions, respectively.
Revenue estimste~ of the Mater and Ssuage Treatment Funds bused on projected
operations are:
1967-68 1969-69
Seuage Treatment . 637,900.00 $76,500~00
Mater ,561,000.00 1,698.100.00
APPROPRIATIONS
Follou/ng is a list of departnen(al appropriations included in oar recommended
detailed budget, compared with departmental requests and the present year's
ippropriations: '
APPROPRIATION DEPARTI~AL PROPOSED
DEPARTI~NT 1967-68 REQUEST BUDGET
I Council ~ 63,200.00 $ 63.200.00 $ 65,200;00
2 ' Clerk 33,150.25 35,269.00 35,369.00
3 Maoager 63,840.00 66,301.50 66,301.S0
4 Attorney - 36,092.00 46,T04.00 46,704.00
6 Commissioner of Revenue 68,522.H0 74.38H.50 74,335.50
7 Assessment of Real Estate 77.423.00 67.640.00 66.840.00
8 Treasurer 62,080.00 66,188.50' 65,813.25
9 Delinquent Tax Collector 13,253.00 13,221.00 13.221.00
10 Auditor 133,490.00 217,789.00 214.789.00
11 Purchasing Agent 37,069.60 37,766.60 37,766.60
12 Independent Auditing 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
13 Retirements & Betterments 791,H94.00 782,S84.00 782,584.00
14 Personnel 25,221.48 26,214.98 26,214.98
16 Hustings Court 19,237.00 19,700.00 19,700.00
17 Circuit Court 10.105.00 10,605o00 10,605.00
18 Law and Chancery Court 20,335.00 21,083.00 21,085.00
19 Jay & Dom Rel Court 127.,364.00 149.882.00 146,682.00
20 Municipal Court 76,462.00 79.740.00 79,740.00
21 Lunacy Commissions 8,lSO,O0 .8.150.00 8.150.00
22 Commonweolth*a Attorney 21,330.00 25,150.00 28,900.00
23 Sergeent .33,893.33 34,020.00~ 34,870.00
24 Boil Commissioner 4.100.00 4.100.00 4.100.00
25 Clerk of Courts 100,434.00 107,418.00 106,916.00
26 Jail 73.423.32 81.170.00 81.170.00
27 Juvenile Detention ROme 99,766,00 .101.806.00 102,106.00
31 Health 294,401.50 285,T49.00 285.749.00
32 Other Health Agencies - 0 - 26.030.50 14.030.50
35 Hospitalization 180,000.00 215,000.00 215,000.00
36 City Physician 95,673.50 - 0 - - 0 -
Public Assistance 2,350.044.25 2.992.597.29 3.002,036.70
~TA Child Protective Services - 0 - 47,026.71 - O -
City Home 194,062.00 205,511.00 205,H11.00
lO Dist of Surplus Commodities 5,610.00 5,830.00 5,830.00
ti Total Action Against Poverty 25,009.00 - 0 - - 0 -
IS Police 1,061,802.76 1.1~O.826.22 I.168.393.62
16 Medical Examiner 4,500.00 4,500.00 4.H00.OO
IT Fire 1.228,013.00 1,295,45R.00 1,290,759.00
18 Department of Buildings 68,519.29 72,778.29 ' 72,238.29
19 Air Pollution Control 13,280.95 13,774.00 ' 13,774.00
~0 Armory 12,63R.45 12.938.45 12,938.45
31 Life Having Crews 10,000.00 11,050.00 11,050.00
AP~OPBIATION PROPOSED
~0t DEPARTMENT 1967.§8 ~ _BODGKT
52 Ci;il'0or~* 2S.546':~0 26.~04.00
S6. EmeJloorlig ..... 212.962~00 204.690;00
57 Trnf SoUr & Comuonicntiono 215.943~15 226.817.90
58. SOfnet Repair ~. 638.776;10
59. Street Signs & Nothings ??.810.00 94.405;00
61. Street Li~htltg~ 118.500.00 144.546.00
Seam nnd Ice Eemorml 34.549.40 76.070.00
Municipal Building 86.629.00
itint of CitT Propert7 430.6~6.$6 -439.489.72
Airport 325.~54.00 404.999.00
66 Market TI.791.00 80.832.S0
67 Semer Maintenance 140.469.00 167.407~00
68 Street Clennieg 191t590.50 179.756.00
69 Refmse Collection & Disposal 802.202~82 869.754.90
70 FI~ Jf~cq & Rodent Control 13.482.00 -
Gsrmge 332.344.40 399.851.00
Recreation. Phs ~ Sec Areas 395.492.69 410.479.00
Stndinm & Athletic Field 32.220.15 38.419.00
Civic Center 19.691.00 ' 28.8~4~00
Llbrsrl 2g?.609.41 323.128.66
83 Plnnning Commission 163.161.15 75.622.15
84 Uoard of Zoning Appeals 4.913.08 5.064.00
05 Electornl Board. 58.~$6.60 60.021.40
67 Street Construction 156.960.00 163.965.00
68 Semer & Drain Constrnction 116.555.00 114.660.00
69 Capital Projects 1.321.~05.47 807.621.95
69A Capitol Improvement Program 1.250.000.00 4.025.500.00
91 Non-Departmental 116.676.46 143.626.76
92 Serial Bond Maturities 694.000.00 694.000.00
94 Redempt Other Long-Term Oebt · 46.$30.36 99.110.74
gS Interest on Indebtedness · 301.991.73 2?5.234.97
97 Overtime Po! 30.000.00 - 0 -
97~ Terminal Leave 15.000.00 20.000.00
Pa~ Plan Revision 175.000.00 - 0 -
Schools - Normal 10.443.739.57 11.407.090.10
Schools - Federal Programs l~Oggt441.11 - 0 -
TOTAL - GENERAL FUND 28.032.300.81 32~706~239~06 31.204.798~04
Seenge Treatment Fend 964~358.54 605~096.70 602.096~?0
· Mater Fund - 2vlTl~428t73 1,741~641.00 1~716~825.00
MAC'ERS REFERRED By COUNCIL
D~ PAITJf~NTAL
NS~UEST '
26.104.00
20R,~O:O0
324~42r.90
649.912~00
95.505.00
144.546.00
86.070.00
T6.7T5.00
402.544.00
19.697.50
I79.407.00
222.368.00
946.254.80
416.951.00
402.613.00
30.820.00
330.176.62
75.622.15
5.0~4.00
60.021.40
167.415.00
116.110.00
1.210.321.96
4.025q500.00
143.626.76
694.000.00
99.110.74
275.234.97
20.000.00
12.026.127.00
i During the year ~ou referred to'us the follouiag ehich are not included in the
budget submitted
1o Construction of Box Culrert in ~nsbingtoo Pnrb.
Funds not available
Grnding, dressin9 nnd seeding £~nt Gate Lnndfill.
No reqnent from department
3o .£~pnnsion of Jnrenlle Detention
~Iociuded ia proposed'budget.
4. ~Besbership loNntionnl League oflCitten.
~Incloded ia proposed budget
S. iJoiJ LOC~op Jmpr~rementn.
· Included in proposed budget
6. ·Kindergarten in schools
'Included in proposed*budget
7. 'Request of Help,.Incorpornted. f~r $1~.00D.00 grant for operation of Alcoholic
'RebnbilJtntion Progrnm.
~Not ~pproved
8, ~Chlldren*s ProteCtive Services U~lt ~n Welfare Department
'Included in prop~ned budget
',.393
9. Shelter lm Jucksom Park.
Included in proposed budget
10. Bidening ned leproving Garden Clt~ Boulevard
$25,000.00 included in proposed budget for part Of work requested
11. ROanoke Vntlel Regional Plansitg Comuisslon support fnndu
Included In proposed budget
12. Budgets of Constitutional Officers
received bl Commission. These accounts mill need to be adjusted bl the Council
after amnrds are received.
Respectfutll submitted.
S! Benton O. Olllard
Benton O. Dillard. Chnirmnn
S/ Howard J. nrinner
Honsrd J. Drinner
S/ James P. Bart, Jr.
Janes P. Hart, Jr.
S/ Julian F. Hirnt
Julian F. Birst
S/ J. aollidal Kennett
John a. Nennett
S/ Milltnu A. Martin
Mlllism A. Martin
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas"
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded bl Mr. Boswell and unanimousll adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission the req~e{
of the Belvedere Corporation that a 1.5?O-acre tract of land located on the south
side of Florida Avenue, N. W., between Nineteenth Street and Leon Street, Official
Tax No. 2340110, be rezoned fcou RS-3, Single Fnmlil Residential District, to RD-l,
General Residential District, the Citl Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending that the request for rezoning be denied.
In this connection, a communication from Hr. Charles P. Alexander, Jr..
Attornel, representing the Belvedere Corporation. requesting that n public hearing
on the matter be held on #ondnl, JulI 15, 1969, mas also before Council.
Mr. Jones waved that s public hearing on the request for reznning be held
nt 2 p.m., Bondal, Jull 15, 1968. The motion mas seconded bi Mc. Link and unanimous
adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIBS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ANn RESOLUTIONS:
SP£CIAL PRRRITS-STATE HIGHWAYS: Ordiossee No. 18150, greeting reuocebl~
authority to Pure Oil Division of Union Oil Coupsay or California to unleash e
certain canopy sad gasoline pump island os property located st the northeast cor~er
or Elm Avenue sad Fourth Street, S. E** extesdiog fate the established .arterial
highway bsildiog setback llse along Elm Avenue, or Route 24, having previouslyb
before the Council for its first rending, read and laid over, mss egsia before the
body.
In'this connection, the City, Rassger submitted the felleulag report objec-
ting to the permit especisll! with regard to the prop.ose~ canopF:
~Roanoke, ¥irglnis
Ray 13, 1966
Honorable ~ayor asd ~fty Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This lo mrfiten ia ~egard lo the item on your Agenda for
the second resdfng of Ordlnsnce No. 16150 which would grant
revoksble authority to the Pure Oil Division of Union Oil
Company for ~ eanopl o~ their p~oposed service station lot at
the northeast corner of Elm Avenue and Fourth Street. S.
I hate indicote~ ia you t~at I would recommend that this
authority not be given to the Company and wish to furnish the
Council with the fail'ness abner rations.
The service station' facility is depth, measured from the
front, er neath, line of the proposed canopy, back to the rest
line of the station building' mo~ld be approximately 110 feet.
The Coupauy owes the full bloch between Elm Avenue and Bullitt
Avenue which is a distance' of opproximatel! 225-25~ feet.
Tl~e is. in my opinion, ragu within this property on which to
ultaate the station ~o that the canopy cae be within the
foot setback llne as provided on your arterial routes. As you
will recall the canopy Js proposed to be three and a half feet from
the right-of-way line. The Coupany will complain that to do
this will require additional'excavation. It is to be noted that
the most of the oreo that bus been leveled on the lot has required
excavation and to obtain this additional distance to some 20 to
25 feet would not seem to be a major excavation project. The..
remsfnde~ of the land which the Company has left between the back
of the presently excavated area and BulliOn Avenue will be barren
and unuseable and ! an of ~he opinion that the general location
would be tuproved with the additional excavation and an improved
slops-hank on the rear Of the lot.
The Company hs~ not commenced construction and it would not
seem that they would be inconvenienced h any u~ by adjusting
to the aetbnck line. They have apparently set a tank in the lot;
honever, this could be adequately piped Into a r~located station
arrangement, consistent with a canopy' setbask~
This project o~ Virginia Route ~4 from Fourth Street ~o
Jefferson Street represents several hundred thousand dollars in
Joint State-Clt! construct la~ cost~ A large p~rtton of money
has been expended to create the best possible traffic conditions
and to luprove right bf wa~ along the roadway. Nlth the existing
facilities in there, including the hospital and Eluwood Park and
all that has gone Into the effort to try to u~ke a good traffic
arrangement and a highwa! er good appearance, it would seen to
me to be questionable to csumeace variances from the setback and
to permit the commercial canopy.to cone within three end b h~lf
fe~t of the right of'way. Other than the couuercial attraction
advantage and the saving of sowe additional excavation cost.
can see no disadvantage to the Union Oil Company. it mould be
hoped that the setback would be retained in what probably ls one .
of the mo~e conspicuous areas of the Clt~'where the advantage
of a setback can be shown.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
Cia! Reneger"
Nc. T, T. Lanson, Attorney, representing the Pare O11 Coupe ny, stated that
he is sure his client mill agree to drop its request rot the canopy.
Wv, Wheeler then moved that action on the Ordinance be deferred until the
text regular meetin0 of C,ascii on Way 20° 1969. The motion mss seconded by
Lisk and unnalaously adopted.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT-PARkS AND PLAY6RORNDS:' Ordinance No. IBIS2,
permission to Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley for the construction
amd u~ r~tion of pnblic smimmlng pools to be located in Eurnkn Park, Wolf,rd Hart
Park and Washington Park, upon certdn terms, conditions and provisions, having pre-
vfonsly been before Council for its first reading, read ned laid over, mas again
before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that the Ordinance be ·mended to include an emergency
provision. The motion man seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the follo~ino vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link. Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... T.
NAYS: NOne ...........................O.
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance. at amended:
(=18152) AN ORDINANCE making provision rot grant of permission to Total
Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley. · non-stuck corporation, for the construc-
tion and operation of certain public shimming paoli to be located in Eureka Park,
WeiS,rd Hurt Path and Washington Park, upon certain terms, conditions and provisions:
and providing for mn emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook No. 32. page 75.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the'Ordinance. The motion mss seconded by
Mr. Link and adopted by the f,Il,ming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lisk. Perkins,ri. Poll·rd. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................
PLUMBING CODE: Council baying directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure increasing the Bo·rd of Plumber Ex·miners fro'm three to six members.
changing the name of the Board to Board of Plumbing Adjustments and Examiners end
authorizing the Board to determine the satisfaction of any alternate or equal malaria
pr,casa or method which may be used in lieu ~f a prescribed method, he presented
same; mhereupon, Mr. Link moved that the f,Il,ming Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(#IRI61) AN ORBINANCE ·mending and reordaJning Sec. 9, Board of Plumber
Examiners - Appointment; composition; term of members., and Section 10. Sane ~ P,nets
and duties., of Chapter 3. Title XV, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956.
relating to certain general provisions contained tn the City's Plumbing Code.
BE iY ORDAINED bl the Council Of the City of Roanoke that Sec. 9. Bo·~ of
Plumber Examiners - Appointment; composition; term of members., and Sec. 10. Same -
Powers and d,ties., of Chapter 3, Title IV, of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956
be, and said sections are hereby ·mended and reordnined to read and provide as follow:
See. 9. So,rd of ~i,,b;; E''i;or*' Appoletm;etl com~o,lti;mZ
A.board of plumber examiners, to ¢ooslst~o! iix.'uembers.
shall be appointed by the city malsger, mbl~ sppolotmeeto shall
be reported,to the council; ~ Such board shell be composed Of one
plumbing inspector, tun muster plumbers, one engineer practicing
plumbing design, one Janrmeymsm pluuber, and. one resldeot free-
bolder of the city. Each member of the board shall be appolmted
end the members of the boerd epom the effective date of this
ordinance shall bold office for the remainder of the terms for
mhich they mere oppoietedo and me! be eligible for resppoletueet,
Sec~ ~0o Same - Pouers and duties,
tfflcutes of. qualification to aueh persons us may be enlltled
aees fit for the proper.nnd efficient discharge of its official
dutiea.
given eny applicant. Each bosvd member shall ledlviduall!
tn the office of the building comlicsJo~f~f;a~d shall be flied
for the pa~@ose of ~ls~ussino ~he develo~meet of ae over-all consolidation plan
397
After · discussion of the matter, #fl Jones u0vedrthUt COUnCil lodJcste
ltO mllllagaeoc to ;tread the joJtt meeting old soggcst that it be held ut 8 p.m..
Wednesday. Way 29. 1968. ut th~ Sslem-Roonoke Vslley Civic Cea~er. The titian mas
seconded by Wv. Bosaell lad un.~fnousiy adopted.
BOIBS-ABDITORIBM-COLISB0W: Ir, Pollard rend tb~ 'following statement.
suggesting that the City of tounohe sell the bonds approved for the Civic Center
ProJect in the amount of $7.000.000 iud invest the funds received from the sole
of the bonds in certificates of deposit or other ravoruble secure interest bearing
instruments:
'l propose that council consider os vain aa possible selling the
T million dollar Civic Center Bond Issue.
The able of these honda hare been delayed hoping for · better
bond market. AIl Indications point to in increased Interest
rate, Honey received from the sale of these bonds could be
Invested in Certificates at Deposit or other favorable necure
Interest bearing lnutrueents, uhlch would bear on interest rate
in excess of the rate of Interest city mould be poring on bonds.
Banks uny pay up to 6 1/4~ interest on amou~s of $100.000 or
nave for Certificates of Deposits money.
This would have the foilouing beneficial results:
1. Roa~ohe mould be protected from a further increase
interest rotan on the bonds.
2.The excess of interest received over Infarct paid
out woold increase the amount of saner available.
3. ~ts would give ua up to date experience ~hJch would
be valuable in handling the sole of capital Improve-
ment bonds.'
Mr. Pollard then moved that the matter be referred to the City Auditor
for stody and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION: Mr. Pevklnuon pointed out that a committee is studying pro-
posed amendments to the State Constitution and moved that the proposed amendments be
referred to u Committee composed of Messrs. James B. Jones, ChaJvuun, David K. Link
and Vince~ S. Wheeler for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
DUDCET-PAB~$ AND PLA¥~ROUND$: Mr. ~beeler offered the following emergenc
Ordinance appropriating $3,200 for expenses incident to the gift of the "fireless
cooker,* an antique fireless locomotive, donated by Celanese Fibers Company to
the Transportation Museum of the City of Roanoke:
(~18162) AN OROXNAIC~ to amend and reordain Section ~75, *Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas** of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providln
for au emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinaece Book No. 32, page 86.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motim was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
Dlllsrd ........................................... 6.
HAYS: #r. Boseell ...................... 1.
On motiol of Hr. Boswell, seconded bl Mr. Jones ond nsoelgos~17 sdopted,
tbs sooting uss adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Mayor
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· - COUNCIL, REGULAR I~ETING~
Monday, Day 20, 1969.
The Council or the City of Eonnohe met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber ia the municipal Building, monday, Ray 20, 1969. nt 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour. math Mayor Dillard preaiding.
P~E~ENT': Conncllmen Jobs ¥o Bnamell, James E. Janet, Dnr~d E. Limbo
Frank N. Perkioson. Jr.. Roy R. Pollard, Sr.o Vincent S.Rheeler nnd #nyor
Denton O. Dillard ............................. ?.
ABSENT': "None ....................... o.
OFFIC'ERS PRESENT: Re. Julinn F. flirst, City Manager, Mr. Dyron E. Darter,
Anelsteni City Mannger. Mr. James N. Elncaooe. City Attorney. and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATIOn: The meeting was opened uith n prayer by Chaplain James M.
Dare, Rosnohe Remorial Hospitals.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 29,
1968, baaing been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr. Jones. seconded
by Mr. Path'ansan nnd u'nsniuou'sly adopted, the rending thereof uss dispensed uith
nnd the mlnutea approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant tn notice of advertisement for bids on Alternate No. 1,
covering the enlargement of the hangar doors of Building Ho. 4 et Roanohe Municipal
(Moodrum) Airport, Alternate Ho. 2. covering the installation cf motors for the
purpose' of automating the hangar doors end raising ceiling lights, and Alternate No.
3, covering ell of the above mark, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 2 p.m., Monday, May 2D, 1969, and to be opened at that hour before Council.
Mayor Dillard asked if anyone hsd any questions about the advertisement, and no
representatives present raising any question, the Mayor Instrncted the City Clerk
to proceed math the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read
the folloming bid received from Regional C?asteuction Services, Incorporated:
Alt. Nov I Alt. Ho. ~ ~lt. No. 3
$24,737.00 $22.850.00 $47.000.00
Mr. Perkluson moved that the bid be referred to n committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to ~ouncJl. the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure in accordance math the recommendation of the committee.
The motion man seconded by Mr, Mbeeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Vincent S. Mheeler, ~hoirmnn. Roy R.
Pollard. Sr., James E. Jones n#d Byron H. Honer es members of the committee.
CITY JAIL-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME-CITy NURSING BORE: Pursuant to notice
of advertisement foe bidt on furnishing nnd delivering biker! products to theClty
Jail, the Juvenile Detention Hone and the City Nursing Home, for n period of tnelve
months beginning June 1, 196G, and ending Mol 31, 1969, said proposals to be received
.by tie Clll Cler~ oaS11 2 p.m,, lands;, Ml7 20, 1965, mid to be opened at'that
hoo~ before Council. Major bllllrd liked if Illone hid nay queltions IbOlt the
advertisement, end no reprelentltlve present roililg nnj question, the Major
/oflFncted tbe City Clerk to proceed allb the opooiug of the blds~ ,hereupon. the
Cltj Clerk opened.e~d' reid the folio, leo bids:
Kera's bnberj of Virginia. Iecorpornted - $ 5.905.78
belnbo Bread Coupnej of Rolaoke - 6.616.00
Aeerlcin bakeries Coepnej - 7.244.50
H~cht't bakery. I~corpornted - 7.244.50
Mr. Wheeler waved'that the bJ~s be referre~ to n c~wuittee to be ~ppoieted
by the Major for tibulntlon, report'nnd reoouueedltlon to Council. the Cit~ Attorne!
to prepare the proper weisure in ec~ordnnce with the recoamendatios of the committee
The uot~on was a~conded bj Hr. Llsk and u~nnluouslj 'adopted.
M~yo~ b/llard appointed Messrs. Darid *K. LJsk. 'ChnJreln. John W. Botmell
nnd Raeford b. Tbompson si meabers of the coeuJttce.
ZO~I~G-FLA~I~5: Cooncil having continued o public hearing on the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission that' Chapter 2. Subdfrlafen ReguZntio
of Title XVI. of The Code of the Citj of Roanoke. 1956. as uaended, be revised.
until 2 p.m.. W~nda~. Hnj 20. 1968. the'wet'er nas again before the bodJ~
Iu this c~anec~iono the Citj Attoroel submitted th~ follouing commun'icntioE
addressed to the Roanoke County Planning Coumil'sion. advising that under state lax
the Roanoke Countj ~lanniug Coumission In required to hold o public hearing on the
proposed new Subdivision Ordinance and su~uit a'report on its ncti~o to the Board
of Supervisors of Roieot~ County. which likewise, ia accorded the opportunity 1o
approve or disapprove the proposed Ordinance: '
#Maj 16. 1968
Hr. T. D. ~teeleo Chairuan
Roannke Conntj Planning ~ouulaslon
1312 £lnchburg Turnpike, N..W. , .
Roanoke. Virginia
Dear Wister Choir~n:
This letter is being written ,ith the authoritj and at the
direction of uj Citj Council.
The Citj Council has pending before it n proposed amendment and
revision of the Citj of RonnokeOs Land Subdivision RegulutJoul,
prepared sad recommended by t~e C~t! Planofeg Commission. As
propoiedo and as is the case ,ith the Citjei existing Land
Subdivision Regulations, the proposed regulations would npplJ
to certain areas of Boanoke County ,ithin a distance o£ 3 miles
frnu the corporate liulti of the CitJ, al provided bj 815.1-467
of the 1950 Code of ¥irgialao as auended. The nuendmen~ nad
revinion of the CitJ*s said regulations is considered necessnrl
as an lntegrnl part of the Citjts Workable Prograu, and the Citj
Council is east desirous that such amendment nnd revision be
effected at the earliest date practicable.
There are h~rewlth enclosed a cop~ of the pr~pnsed amenduents
of the Citjts Subdivision Regulations. entitled 'Subdivision
Ordinance-Roanoke. ¥1r~ieia-Deceuber, 1967.* together with a
cop~ of the Notice of Public HeurJog before the City~Couocf! .
' on the question of the adoption of the proposed awendments, the
first of which ore respectfullj submitted to the Roanoke Count7
Planning Coa~ialiuo for Its revfe, end approval, or disapproval,
at the Commiaslon*s earlleat opportunitj. The statute above-
mentioned would seen to require a public Bearing to be held before
your Planning Cuwuiision be~ore taking action on the proposals
berewith subnitted; and would seem to further require jour
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Commioolou~o report of its o~tlom to 7get local governing body,
the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, mhioh, liheulse,
is accorded the opportueity to approve or dlsepprove tho sold
proposals.
It is, therefore, respectfully requested kh~t the Roeeohe
Canary Plouoiug Commission tale such steps es ute eecessury
onder the Isa to meke the determinetious provided in 815.1-467,
ebovemeutl0ued, So that the Cit~ Council mey, at the earliest dote
possible, take further cneucilmenic action in the mutter.
Respectfully,
S/ B. Bee Jones, Jr.
for J. M, Rincenou,
City Attorney'
Mr. Horace G. Frmliu appeared before Council and presented a petition
signed by thirty BoBbers or the Roanoke Yulley Rome Duilders Association, advising
that they approve of the proposed new Subdivision Ordinance math the exception of
the provision for tug inches of plies mixed bituminous asphalt end that they
recomuend the continuance of the present surfacing methods.
· Mr, Lash.moved that the petition be,received and filed. The motion uae
seconded by Mr.. Per,ansan and unaniuously adopted.
Mr. MillJsm E. Cloth, City Engineer, ensmered various questions ulth
regard to the difference betueen plant nixed bituminous asphalt end surface treetmet
of streets as mell as drainage problems.
Mr. Dexter N. Smith, Planning Director, discussed Class #A' and Class 'B~
Subdivisions, outlining th~ difference between the amc.
After a further discussion of the matter, the City Attorney reminding
Council that it cannot take action on the proposed neb Subdivision Ordinance until
the Roanoke County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors, of Roanoke Count
have acted on the matter, Mr. Wheeler moved that the public hearing be continued
until 2 p.m** Monday, May 27, 1968. The motion was seconded by RE. POllard and
unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: Council having set o public hearing for 2 p.m., May 20, 1969,
on the question of designating a Cnmmnnity Actlnn Agency for the City of Roanoke
pursuant to Section 210 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, es amended, the
matter mss before the body.
In this connection, approximately fifteen persons appeared, before Council
in support of continuing the Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley as a
Community Action Agency for the City of Roanoke.
In reply to a question from Mayor Dillard, Mr. £. Cabell Brand, President,
replied that TAP is milling to continue to serve es the Community.Action Agency.
Hr. Pollard stated that if designating the Total Action Against Poverty in
Roanoke Volley as e Commonity Action Agency for the City of Roanoke costs the city
anything he mill not vote for it.
Mr. Brnnd outlined various reasons aa to how this could be very unlikely.
Mayor Dillard presented n progress report Of Total Action Against Poverty
for the month of May, 1968.
Hr. Link moved that the report be received sad flled~ The wotioa nec
aecoeded by Mc, Perhitsoe end eeeeimoecly adopted,
Mr. Jason then movod thct Total Action Against Poverty is Roeaohe Valley
be continued es eCowueaityActJoe-Agency for the CityOf Roanoke ced that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper'neonate accordingly, The motfoe was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler end cdopted, Hr. 8otmell voting aa,
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, requesting that ~he'City of Roanoke grant an easement scrota the
existing 40-foot wide sanitary seuer easement of the city through Tract 3 of the
Blue Ridge Park for Industry for the coestroction of the final section of the Had
Lick Creek Relief Sewer Project of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority. was
before Council.
Hr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to 8 committee composed of
Mayor Benton O. Dillard, Chairman. Mr. Vincent S. Wheeler end Mr. Julian F. Blrst
for study, report end recommendation to Coaeci]. The motion wes seconded by Mr.
Link and unanimously adopted,
SERERS AND STORM DRAINS: A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, requesting that the contract between the City of Roanoke and the
County of Roanoke dated September 26. 1954. dealing with the treatment of domestic
end commercial nantes, be amended by adding thereto a lO.46=acre tract of land
between Interstate Route No. iH1 and Klngstown Rood: a 13.1?l-acre tract of land on
the seat side of Plantation Road; and a 22.2?-acre tract of land at the northwest
corner of Keaoy Road and Viroinla State Route No. 419. was before Council.
mayor Benton O. Oillard, Chairman, Mr. Vincent S., Wheeler and Mr. Julian' F. HiFst
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Warren L. Morris, requesting that
property located on the east side of Hildebrand Road, N. W., between Whitney Avenue
and C. S. Route 11, described as Lots lq. 20 and 21, Section 5, Church Court,
Official Tax NO. 2202232, be resorted from C-2. General Commercial District, to
RG-2, General Residential District, wusbefore Council. '
Mr. Jones moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
was seconded by Mr. Lick and unanimously adopted.
PURCHASe AND SALE OF pROPERTy: Council having referred to a committee
composed of. Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F. Hirsto James N.
offer from Mr, James Dewey Puff resell to the City of ROanoke a l?-acr~ tract of
land located on the southeast stde of FalrlandRoad~ S. W, between Core Road ned
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Interstate Roote $91, being e portion of e 32,487-8cre tract of lend, Official Tax
No, 2471401, for $110.00~ end having concurred in the recommendation of the com-
Mittee that the offer be declined, o coemuolcotloo from Messrs. M, G. Bradley and
J. O. Polio offering said tract of land to the City of Roanoke is on even exchange
for o 12.83-ac~e tract or land onned by the city on the airport road near the
Intersection of 5tote Roote 118, was ~erore the body.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the coneittee coepoeed of
Resets, Boy R. Pollard. Sr., Chairmen. Julian F. Hirer, James N. Riocanon and
J. Robert Thanes rot stud~, report and recommendation to Council. The motion uae
seconded by Mr. flosuell end ananimoanl~ adopted.
HATER D£PARTBEN'f: The follouing coeeunieatlon from the Rockuell Rannfaetu
lng Company. odvlslng that It uae low bidder on tunney-five one~lnch water meters
for the Rater Bepart~ent and complaining that the purchase order for the meters was
issued to the Neptune Meter Coupon! on the grounds that the bid of the Neptune
Meter Coupon} was the onl~ bid submitted uhlch met the specifications of the Mater
Deportment. eno before Council:
"Roanoke. Virginia
Way 11, 1969
Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Malor
of the City of Roanoke, Roanoke. Va,
nndthe City Council of Roanoke. Va.
We mish to protest the purchasing methods.of the Clt~ of
Ronnoke Water Dept.
I wish to state iQ the beginning that this 'matter has been
dJecussed in detail uith mT. company, the Rockwell Mfg. Company,
and I am authorized to proceed accordingly.
On April' 1. 1968. Ge received IQ our Plttaburg District
Office a mrltten request to quote on 25 1-in. water meters for
the city of Roanoke Water Dept. bids to be opened April 11,
1969 at 11:00 a.m. in the office of the Roanoke purchasing agent.
We took special note that the request for bids said in part
*the meters shall be Badger -ER or 8a an alternate Neptnne
-rtl-Seal Meters**
The Badger and Neptune Meter Companies are both competitive
cae[amies to the Rockwell Mfg. Co. A written request for es to
furnish n competitive meter resulted in n personal coil on Mr.
T. H. Onnn, manager of your Water Department. I personall~
asked Mr. Dona if he was trling to say our meter did not meet
specifications. His reply was 'No, not at oil.' I then asked
Mr. Dunn if he wanted Rockwell Mfg. CO. to bid on the meters and
him ieply was 'Yes,' so ne accepted this in good faith and put
in a 9god competitive bid.
Another appointment prevented m! being in Roanoke on April
11, 1966; homever, I checked with Mr. B. B. Thompson os April 12
and he gave ue this tabulation:
Rockwell Mfg. Co. $71.00
Neptune Meter Co. ?2.00
Badger Meter Co. 73.43
Mr. Thompson said, 'It looks like you have an order.* I
thanked him nnd left. expecting the order would be received in
the mail within a few days. Houever. on Ray 3, 1968. me had not
received the order. I phoned Mr. Thompson end was advised
The order had gone to Neptune Meter Co. I asked *hhy,* and he
said that he had a letter from Mr. Don~, eaoager of the Mater
Department saying the Rockmell meter did not meet specifications,
on this basis, the amard was made to Neptune Meter Co,
.lister raid%Mr. Daaa's.lJ~ter to,Br~Thomptoe (l'~am sure
them Iai mil see that letter it Ion like.)and the letter
said la.psrt~(lqsotc the,follculag~fr6m~memorl) ~the Bockuall~
Meter doll eot'meet speoiflcatfoasl thc Badger Meter does meet
specificslJoali hamster, claret be re-calibrated 11 the field
lid Il l-ItCh meters uosld be used on commercial customers
having a more frequent need for re-callbratloal therefore, he
(Mr. Dial) mil recommending tke purchase of Neptune Meters,'
I challenge the accuracy of Mr. Dian's statement ufth
respect to both the gockuell and Badger meters. I kaom the
Badger meter cae be re-calibrated it the field; houever,
Badger's bid was high and rarkher consideration is uasecesssrl.
The iochuell meter con be re-calibrated it the field, uith
considerabll leas cost and time than the Neptune meter; houever,
the field re-calibration Is not important to Roanoke sa most of
blpasses for field testing. If the meter needs repairing this
Job rather than trying to mark ia a dirk, hot, met, dirty,
meter pit.
For Mr, Dann to ill the Rocktell Meter does not eeet
specifications is ridicoloosl Rochuell has long been recognized
as the leader of the tater meter industrl, not emil in tho
United States, but throughout the fetid. It mis Rochuell tho
pioneered the manufacturing of the Magnetic Drive water meter.
Rockuell wis the First to guarantee T~q Sealed Reqister for
five lears and guarantees it tow for 10 years. Rockwell Is
the First and emil company mlth a meter maintenance plan on
the accuracy of their meter for S lears or 500.000 gallons bi
Last Noveeber was a milestone for ~he Rockuell Mfg.
ahem sealed reginter meter beort=g aerial No. 2O,O00,OOO rolled
off the nssembll line!
Reeenber, gentlemen, this was a public bid and the Rocktell
MID. Co. rna lan. ~e were invited to bid by mail from your
purchasing department. Also, I had · verbal +invitation from
Mr. Dunn to bid.
It is our fire conviction that the order to Neptune Meter
Co. for the l-inch meters should be cancelled and the meters
returned, and the order issued to the Rockwell Mfg. Co. us
bidder.
Gentlemen, we do not appreciate being forced into the
to the purchasing habits of the Roanoke Yater Dept. However,
in the interest of purchasing ethics and the survival of the
competitfre bidding system, we believe this matter merits your
Yeti trull tours,
S/ Jack B. Ferguson
' Jack B. rerguson
664B Suncrest D~ive.
Roanoke, Va. 24014'
In this connection. Rt. Jack B. Fergeson, Sails Depresentative of the
Rockwell Ranufacturiog Compunl. Ippenred before Council, contesting that the piston
tlpe water meter produced by his cnupupl meets citl specifications.
The City #anage~ explained the b~ckg~oond of advertising for and openlng
the bids for the water me'ers, stating that there are at least four firms which are
able to bid on the disc tlpe meter, but the Rockwell Manufacturing CompanI admitted
that its bid for a disc type meter would have been higher than the bid submitted for
405
Br, Thomas N. Dona, Bansger of the ester Department, expressed the opinion
that eves though the piston type meter Is $1,00 less per never than the disc type
never it is mot sc good a'meter. , *.
After a further discussion of the mutter, Hr, Fergeson requesting that
the purohsse order issued to the Neptune Meter Company be camcelled and that a
psrcbuae order be Issued lo the Bochmnll #assfscterlmg Company ss lam bidder, Hr,
Pollard moved that Costcil apologize for the apparent uiasaderstanding,.that since
the purchase order for thedisc type mater meters has already been issued to the
Neptune Meter Company the order stand and the matter be considered Closed, The
notion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
SENERS AND b'TORN DRAINS: A communication fro, Mr. Xsurice a. Collins,
omner of property at 2218 Courtlsnd Road. B, E., advising that a catch basin south
of this property uhlch produced a tropical-like grouth of vegetation held hack
much of the surface water nllonlng the. overflom to run off rather nicely on the
south side of the catch basin, that recently someone has'mode a fill approximately
eight feet higher than the rear of his property from Liberty Road to a point
approximately fifty feet east of his lot, cospletely filled in the catch basin and
renemed all the vegetation In and around the catch basin with the exception of one
large oak tree, that he has failed to find any provision for draining away the uate~
which is sure to collect on the north side of the fill, that if aa drain pipe is
properly placed unde~ the fill from north to south his lot and the lots betmeen his
and Liberty Road will be seriously damaged due to the construction of this dom, and
requesting that whoever is respsnsJble for this fill be required to install adequate
drainage, mas before Council.
Mr. Bosmell mnved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
necessary action. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
BOBBEr-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Virginia Heights Parent-Teacher
Association, requesting that the teacher-salary scale proposed by the Roanohe City
School Board for 1968-69 be approved, was before Council**
Mr. Lisk moved that the communication be referred to 1968-69 Budget
Study. .The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition of Mr. O. Marshall Mandy, Attorney,
representing Blue Ridge Transfer Company, Incorporated, requestin9 that a ?5-foot
portion of Missouri Avenue, N. W., extending eastwardly from the Norfolk and Western
Rallmay Company tracks, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City Planning Com-
mission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then offered the follouin9 Resolution providing for the
appointment of viewers in connection mith the application:
(n16163) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders,
any three of whom may act, as vieuers in connection math theapplication of Blue
portion of Nils,uti Avenue, H: W., au her,hairier described,
(For mil text of Resolution, see Resolution Book Mo, 32, page 90,)
Hr, Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mil seconded
b! Mr, LIsk and adopted by the f, Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. B,smell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler iud
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
MAYS: Moue ...........................O.
.SCBOOLS: A commanicatlon from Total Action Against Poverty in R,oB,k,
Vallel, advising that due to legislative changes mode bl the Congress or the Baited
States of America in 1967 all members of tbn Board of Directors of Total Action
Against P,v,rtl shall serve for ,nil. one lear and requesting that TAP be notified
as to mbo the representative for the Council of the Citl of Roanoke viii be during
the 196H-69 funding leer, mos before Council.
After a discussion of the mutter, Mr. Wheeler moved that the question
be referred to the City Attorney for clarification cf the legislative changes made
by C,ogress in 1967 and to submit his report ut the next regular meeting of Council
on HaI 27, 1969. The motion nas seconded bI Mr, Pollard and unanimousll adopted.
LEGISLATION-AIRPORT: Council h3ving adopted a Resolution calling upon
the Baited States Senate and the Senators frou the Commonwealth of Virginia to
remove from House of ~epresentatives Rill 16241 the provision purporting to repeal
the exeuption of state and local governments frou the federal tax on air travel bl
their officers and employees on official business, n communication from Senator
Barry F. Byrd, Jr.. advising that the matter will be given his fullest possible
consideration, mas before the body~
Mr. Jones moved that the.communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: Council having referred a semi-annual report of the City
Mannger with regard to the street lighting program of the City of Roanoke to a
committee to work out a schedule for the proposed program and to present a plan for
further c,acid,ration, the City Manager submitted the f,Il,sin9 report, recommendin
additional locations for additional and upgraded street lights under the proposed
street lighting program:
"R,anode, Virginia
May 20, 1968
Honorable Mayor nad City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In submitting to y,nat your City Council meeting on Way
13, 1968. a list of recommended additional and upgraded street
lights in the ertl. I advised ut the conclusion of the report
that there mere two or three additional locations that me mish
to include in the list but on mhich me did not hove all of the
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iuforlutiou uttke tile of lhatreport~ This letter' ia urlltem
to list those additional locations mhlch ore submitted for
~our consideration and uilh. recouueudatlom of 7our approval,
1. This IS to upgrade 1he llgkta~ln the oreo of
Burrell Memorial Hospital and on NcDouell Avenue
for the block east cud lku.bloeh nest of the
hospital mhich nra the principal approaches.
The hospital has been imteresled il this
grading because of the movement of night employees
In the hospital urea nad to belier benefit
protecl the patients and risitors moving to and
from the hoapitul miler dark.
Imstuli 9 3500 lumen mercury vapor atreet light
0 $2,05 $18.45
Install I 7000 lumen mercury vapor street
light g $3.65 3.85
$22,30
Remove 7 250D lumen incnndeacent clreet
lights @ $1.65 - lltS5
COst per month. $10,75
Net Increase to City.
2. Orange Avenue ned Peach Road, N. N. This in~eraectiom is
handling un Increasing amount of traffic both pedestrians
nnd vehicles and better lighting protection is needed ut
the intersection and the near approaches on Peach Road
and martell Street.
Install 2 21,000 lumen mercur! vapor street lights
@ $4.50 $ 9.00
Install 4 7000 lumen mercury vapor street
lights e $3.85 15.40
$24.40
Remove 3 6000 lumen incandescent street lights
e $2.50 -~,50
Cost per mouth.S16.90
Net lncrease To Cit~.
3. doorman Road fram ~lf~h Street tn rmelfth
#oorman Road is u heavy carrier of through traffic and
requires improved.lighting protection. It Is believed
that increased lighting mill also cause marc use of it
and this mould be advantageous aa It mould relieve some
of the adjoining through residential atreeta. The Lire
Saving Cram building is on Hoorean Road within this area.
The intersections at llth and 12th Street ute within the
business area where improved lighting is needed.
Install 12 7000 lumen mercury vapor street
lights e $3.85
Install q 3500 lumen mercury vapor street
lights @ $2.05
$46,20
18.45
$64.65
24.75
Remove 15 2500 luges lncnndescent street
lights @ $1.65
Reuo~e I 6000 lumen incandescent street
light @ $2.50 2.50
-$27.25
Net Increase To Cit~ Coat Per Month.S37.40
The above three proposals represents u total increased cost
to the City per month of $65.05.
Dramings shooing the areas ave attached.
A request mas made sometime sgo from City Council for street
lights ut the Interstate 581 interchange math Orange Avenue, This
mould have been included in the listing of this and last meet but
me still are amaitlng State HJghuuy Departeemt's approval as fa
necessary. This location should be considered a part of this group
request uith the details being brought to lan us soon as available.
Respeetfull! subuitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
Citl Ranuger"
Mr. Wheeler moved that the latter be referred to · colmittee eompoaed or
Measra. Vtueeot S. UhnelerL Chulrooe~ David Ko Llak'eud'Jullue~F. Hlrst in cae*
unction mitb its atadl of e sshedule andprepuretion or'· pltnfor, the street
lighting progr·m, The motioe moa seconded by Mr. Llsh sod nnonimoo·ly adopted.
flUDGET-pAyrpLAN-PLANNIN$ OEPARTRENT: The City Rteoger submitted the
follomiag report, cdviaing.thut the 1967-68 Personnel Didget of the Planning
Deportment prorfdea for the pnsftioa of Plneneret the rnte of $532.50 per month,
· nd recommended that,the budget be,amended to provide for n rate of $642.00 per
month under Step 3, Rouge 25, of the Pay Plan, effective Ju~e l, 1968:
#Ronnohe, ¥irgini· #ay 20, 1960
Honorable Xelor and CjiI ~onncJl
Rovnole, Virginia
Gentlemen:
, The 1967-6H personnel budget of the Plnnnfno'Oepsrtment
provide· rot the poaition of Planner nt the rate $S32.S0 per
month. This rite is belom the ·mount assigned tO the range for
this position under the Pal end Classification Plan because,
for the indirJdnml mbo mos ID this position, there mas an
arrangement mherebl the Citl paid three-fourths of the full
salary and the Roanoke Redevelopment end Housing Authority paid
the remaining one-fourth. It ia desired to promote mithin the
department into this positlon~ To do so. it is necessary to
amend the budget to provide for the full amount for the posi-
tion as under the City*s Pay Plan.
It is recommended that the budget ordinnece be amended
to provide for personnel account 9827, Planner, Planning
Commission, to reflect effective June 1, 1968. ot the rate of
$642, mh~cb is Step 3 of Range 25. This represents sn
additional appropriation of $109.50.
With the vacancies.in Planning personnel, present
forthcouing, the funds are available.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr..Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Nannger and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(~1~164) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordai'n Section ~03. 'Planning
Commission," of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin9 for an emergency,
(For' full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance 8oak ~o. 32. page 92.)
Mr. ~ollnrd moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the follomJng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Lisk. Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................... ~_' ......
NAYS: Mr. Ooswell-r .....- .............. 1.
FIRE PREYENTION: ~he City Manager submitted the follomin9 report suggest-
ing that Council update the 1960edition of the Fire Prevention Code of the
National Board of Fire Undermriters to the 196S edition of the Fire Prevention Code
of the American Insaroace Association:
'tconohe, Vlrgloin
Msy 20, 1968
Hoecroble Meyer etd eft! Council
Rosnoke, Virglolo
Gentle, e,:
· The City of Oatcake lo flnCt~Olieg under thb 1960 editioe
FJr~ Prevention Code or tko HetioeeJ Baird or Fire UcderJritors.
It is considered that iR order to update the City's Fire -
Preventioe Code that the Best cerrent edltioe of the
recognized code Should be adopted ged made i pert of the City's
Code or ordinances.
! am enclosing heremllh rot each meober or Council · copy
or the 1965 edition cr the Fire Preventlos Code or the Auerlcae
Insnrcnce Association, successor to the HotJonel' Hoard or Fire
Underuriters. This is submitted for City Council's considerntinn.
There are perhaps some revisions to n large nuuber or
nuendmentn that the City has already enacted in its code LO the
1960 edition, ohlch revisions should he reviemed end ir incor-
porated in the 1965 o~ltion, they can be deleted from the present
code or ir they cnnnot be Incorporated they should be considered
us to ccetJnention aY not.
Ho doubt the City A~torney mill uish to rerieu this code and
the process of its lccorporetion nnd we hilt aubmit to hiu
details as to specJ£1c points for adjusting the nuendoents.
RespeCtfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
Mr. Jones moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure adopting the 1965 edition of' the Fire Prevention Code of the American
lnsurnn~e Assnclntloho successor to the ~atinnal Hoard or Fire Undermrftera. after
conferring with the Clt! ~annger, the Hoard of Fire Appeels and Cou~ci~mnn John
Hosuell. The notion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler nnd unanimously adopted.
HUILHI~S= Council having adopted the 1965 edition of the Southern
Standard Huilding Code. the City M~nager submitted a urJtten report, advising that
two changes have been made since t~e 196S editlon and if it Is the desire of Council
to accept these amendments the City Attorney cnn prepare the proper measure for the
next regular meeting'of the bod~.
Mr. Joneu mated that the City Attorney be'directed to prepare the proper
oeaaure covering the amendments to the Southern Standard Building Code after confer=
ring ulth the City Manager and Mr. Robert #. Boners, Chairman of the Building Code
Committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Lash and unanimously adopted.
MATER OHPARTGA~F: The City Macager submitted the following re~or~
trnnssitting the request or Mr. M. gale ~oe. President of M. H. Poe Company for city
water service to four pieces of property on Greenclirf Rend and Old Tounn Road,
5. #., in Roanoke County, and recoouendiag that the request be ornnted:
'Hoanoke, Virginia
Mu! 20. 1966
Honorable Mayor and City
Roanoke, VJrgJnin
Gentlemen:
The City is ia receipt or e request from Mr; #~ Bole
Poe, President of #. D. Poe Company, 3031 Castle Lena, S. M.,
for muter service to'the following properties in Georgetomn
Lot Il, Block 6, Section 2 - 3412 Greeoclirf Bond, S,
Lot 9, Block ?, Section 2 - 3431Greeacliff Road,
Lot 3, Block 7, Sectioo 2 - 3463 6reemclJff Road,
Lot 4, Block $, Section I - 3477 Old Tomae Bond, S.
The Clt~ hem u four-inch main'on 6reencliff Road and o
three-inch main on Old Tomae Road from mkJck these lots could
b~ served and the City fs the only reasonable supplier of
It ia recommended that Clty'Council by resolution approve
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirsh
Julian £, Hirsh
Crt! Manager'
Mr. Jones moved that the cotter be taken under advieeuent. The motion
........ dud by. Mr. LIa~ ~nd ~nealmously adopted.
After'taking the mutter under advisement, Mr. Jones moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager end offered the following
Resolution:
(=19165) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve four (4)
metered mater connections to certain premises ~ocated outside the corporate limits
Of the City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 92,)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. Zhe motion mas seconded
b~ Mr. Link and adopted by the follouin9 vote:
AVES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Lis~, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................
SPECIAL PERMIYS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having re~erred to the City
Manager for study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. Barry N. Llchtenate]
Attorney, representing Mr. ~. E. Smith and the Pouera Fence Company, for permission
to erect e chain link fence eighty-four inches high math three strands of barb mire
extending tmelve inches above said link fence, a total height of ninety-six inches,
to encase the used car lot operated by ~he Bill Smith Motors at 1419 Milliemson
Road, N. E.~ over a portion of the building setback line on Milliemson Rand, the
City Manager submitted the follouJng report advising that the fence mould be a
chain link-type end ~s ~uch mould not be in violation of the provisions in the
Zoning Ordinance applying to tmenty-five foot arterial outbacks; also, he does not
knom of any Ordinance nhich mould restrict the use of barb wire on the fence:
May 20, 196B
Honorable Mayor and City Council ' ~ ;
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the City Council meeting of May 6, 1968, Mr, Barry N.
LichtenstcJn, Attorney, ~ppeared Jo behalf of Bill Smith Motors
at 1419 MlllJamson Road, N. E., to request permission to install
a fence along the front of the lot occupied by hie company as a
part of its used car business. The question that hsd come up
hsd to do ul~t~ tke ~en~o os It ~ould bo lo~aced us tke ~oml of
this property along the east side'of ~llllumsoo Bond, This fence,
now proposed, would-be ~o cbol~llok type and a~ such:wOUld not
~ in violation or the provision lu the analog ordinance applying
to 2S-foot ~rteriul se'ib'ac~S. As aa oPe~u fence :fa not considered
o structure under the interpretation or the Code, the only question
that would Spplyou tie installation would be occupancy by the
reuce of the approximately 15-foot widening area along Millismson
Road in this section. The difference being, to emphasize, between
the actual street wldeolug area aid the clear space setback area.
As is interpreted in the street ufdeuiug setback area the
installation of anything, including u fence of this type, should
technlcall! have approval by the 'City. This, it is gathered, is
being done by the City Council. I can see nothing wrong with this
fence, 'of. tbln type and design, which Js acceptable under the
Zoning Ordinance us not beiug in violation of trout yard setback and
would recommend, to clear any technical points, that the rira be
given the Council's approval for this installation' nith the under-
S/ Julian F. Hirst
'Roanoke, Virginia
May 20, 196B
Bonorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the Fire and the Police
Department ns of April 30. 1968:
April 1968. and there is a full complemect of 179.'
'Detective Sergeant C. G. Bryant - resigned 4/15/68.
'Police Officer Douglas M. Ashwell - employed 4/16/68.
'Police Officer Hilton M. Smith, Jr. - employed 4/25/66.
*Police Sergeant L. J. Made - resigned 4/29/68.
'Police officer D. B. Donald - resigned 4/29/68.
'Ending April 30, 1968 - 6 vacancies.*
S/ Julian F. Hirst
#r, Pollerd saved that the report be received end filed, T~e motion
mas seconded by Ir. I~'eeler smd unanimously adopted.
hOiKABt~ PIOGIA#~ ?be City #meager lSObmltted the follomiag report,
sdvisisg that he hopes Workable Progrem enteriel cnn be completed in time for the
Council meeting of #my 27, 1968:
'Ronnoke, Virginia
May 20, 1968
Hoeornhle Mayor mid City Cquncil
Sonnets, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It is setfcfpnted, besed on the present schedule, that the
lorknble Program material can be completed in time for the City
Council meeting of Hey 27, 1968,
He ere working under n very close deadline of time nnd'will
be limited in our ability to get duplicate copies of the entire
#orkable Program to the Council in advance of that.meeting, It
is n voluminous end very comprehensive document. To add to the
situation, the #orkable Program mus~ go to BUD in Philadelphia
on the 28th or 29th.
I submit ~hls for your consideration so that you can antici-
pate this Horheble Program coming and our hope that the Council
might accept it ut the meeting of May 27, Me would be glad to
sit down mlth the Council sometime during this meek un~ verbally
review what is In it so that you could act on it on the 2?th.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirer
City Manager*
Mr. Hosmell moved that the Workable Program material be considered ut
the next regular meeting of Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously ndopted.
HONDS-A~DITORIUM-COLISEUM: Mr. Pollard having suggested that the City
Of Roanoke sell the bonds approved for the Civic Center Project fo the amount of
~?,000,000 and invest the funds received from the sale of the bonds in certificates
of deposit for other fayorable secure interest bearing instruments, and the matter
having been referred to the City Auditor for study and report, the City Auditor
submitted the following report outlining the procedure follomed with regard to the
bonds up to the present date:
"May 20, 1968
The Honorable Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your me'ting of May 13 you referred to me the question
raised by Mr. Roy R. Pollard, St** concerning the sale of
$7°000,000 of Civic Center bonds heretofore authorized but
presently nnJssued.
These Bonds were authorized by on Ordinance of the City
Council, No. 16956, dated April 11, 1966, nnd approved in a
referendum election held on June 4, 1966.
Subsequently, the Council levied u tax of 2~ on public
utility hills to provide funds for preliminary expenses in
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connection uith the ccnstrnotJon of the Civic Center nnd to
pay for the principal and interest OR the bonds shes sold.
Fr'i.or to receipt of the bane bids for the Constr~oti°n
or the Civic Center on February 2q, 1966, there hsd been
expended $t,250,370.52 for lead, architectural nad etgineerlng
fees, site prepsrntioa and miscellaneous expenses it connection
nlth the construction of the center. These ex~bndlturma uere
and an advance of $50,000 from the United States Government
for plnnnlnB purposes.
Subsequent to receipt cf the bid on February 29, 1966, the
cost of the Civic Center nas projected at
including $50,000 refnnd to tke Hefted States Government, leaving
aremainiag balance of $12.e25,000 to be expended on the Center.
It order to meet this. expenditure the Council appropriated
the $?.000,000 Bond issue proceeds (mhen sold); $1,500,000 from
the General Fund; $1,250,00U mhich Is the amount expected
through June 30, 1970 from the 3~ Utility Bill Tax referred to
shove; provided for acceleration of the personal property tax
payoents in the year 1969 mblch mould result in $1,200,000 one-
time uindfall; nad levied additional taxes aa follnma:
additional S~ Utility Bill Tax for 2 years estimated to ;~eld
$1,355,000; a 10~ license tax increase for 2 years amounting
to $440,000; and a 1~ transient room tax for 2 year amounting
to $80,000.
As a consequence of these actions mhich provided a total
appropriation for the remaining cost of construction of the
Civic Center in the amount of $12,825,000, sale of the Civic
Center bonds mss necessarily delayed until 1970 so that the
first principal and Interest payments mill Yali due after the
3% Utility Bill tax provided for payment of said principal
and interest mill be available.
TO provide for the $7,000,000 proceeds of the Bond Issue
during the construction' period and until the bends are sold.
S/ J. Robert Thomas
City auditor"
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Perhinson and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGBMAVS: The City Attorney submitted the follo~fug report,
advising that the appraised values of five additional parcels of land and/or
easements needed to be acquired f~r the aldening and improvement of
Franklin Road, S. M., have been approved by officials of the Virginia Department
of Hlghuayn and, nam, by the City Manager. and recommending that an appropriate
Ordinance be adopted directing and providing'for the acqaisitieo Of the parcels of
*May 20, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Since the last Denting of City Council the appraised values
of five (S) additional parcels of land needed to be acquired
for the above project have been approved by officials of the
Virginia Department of Highways and, nam, by the City Manager.
The aggregate value of all said parcels, as so appraised, ia
$~3,693.00, These valuations have been established by competent
appraisals made by not lean than two individual real estate
apprnisere'ued ore approved by the Depnrcaett of Hlgh~eyu nod
by the City MatuRer es emus proper to be orrerud to bU puid
by the City to the respective propurty ambers rot the laid
aid/or easements required to be obtained fu each anne,
! herouith submit en ordinance which deccr.lbes nod uesigns
the respective eppruised vnlue of each of said five ($)
parcels. Upon adoption of. the ordinance, the Co~ecil mould
nnthoriae end direct the acquisition of the eboveueetioned
parcels of land and/or easements Bed would specify the august
to be offered aa consideration in each cute.
It is respectfully recommended thou the aforesaid ordinance
be adopted by the Council.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. MIncoaon
City Attorney'
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(alO166) AN ORDINANCE directing nad providing for the acquisition of
certain parcels of land in fee simple and of certain eacewentu in laud wonted and
needed by the City for the widening and Improvement of e portion Of Frnnklln Road,
S. M,, CU. $. Route 220), under Project 0220-128~102, RM-201; fixing the consider:
tiaa offered to be paid bl the City for each said parcel of laud and/or easement
and other terms and provisiona of such ucqniaition; providing for negotiations for
certain options; providing for the City's nequisitioa of said lands and easements
condeenution, under certain circumstances: authorizing the Cit~ Attorney to move
for the award of a right of entry on each or any of said properties for the purpose
of commencing its work of improvement; and providing for an emergency.
(EoF full text of Ordinanc~,See Ordinunce Gook No. 3~, pn9e 93.)
Mr. Llsk moved the ndoption of tho Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Vheelev and ~dopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bos~ell, Jones, Link, Per,image, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... ~ ........ 7.
N~Y$: ~one .......................... O.
~ONI~: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Hr. Leon R. Kitchen, Attorney,
representing Hr. Elmer C. Ouau, et mx., that property located On the north side of
Lot 14, and Acreage. J. H. Mebb Map, Of[iclal ?ax Nos. 4220211 nod 4220212, be
rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential Di~tricto to aG-2, Geueral Residential District
the City Planning Commission submitted the following report, recom=endte9 that the
request for rezonin9 be denied:
"~ay 16, 1968
The Bonorable Benton O. Dillnrd, Rayor
and Members of City Council
Rounoke, ¥irginio
Gentlemen:
At its regular meetings of May I and May 15 the City Planning
Commission conaldered the above deacrihed request. Mr. Leon ~.
Kytchen, attorney reprecentlng the petitioners, appeared at both
4"1,5
meetings etd fitted that Mr. @usu uolld liho to uso the .
subject property for the develOpS, et of en'opsrtuflt'complexo
He Indicated that the southeast urea did not hove*hough
upsrtueutn rot the lade'atrial uorherc o! the ar*eS'particularly
those lu the Hocuohe Industrial Center. He anted that
Qucm hca es older house cltected on tug large lots ea over ua
acre of land. It uss stated then the general area uss In u
declining situation. .... . ....
Ou #sy-I the Planning Commission naked'Hr.' Rytckee if'the
petitioner hsd considered the possibilit! or RG-I rather thsu
aG-2 zoning. The reply indicated that the petitioner mould
be asked if such s revision ass acceptable.' The Planning
Commission noted that the immediate vicinity of the subject
property mss not declining, although the area tomsrds tke
small shopping stores near Thirteenth Street nas beginning to
decline.
At the meeting of May 15 ars. E. ¥. Fergucon presented e
petition opposing the rezouing of the subject property for
construction of any apartments. This petition coutclned'
fifty-seven clonstures of persons generally residing Ju the
immediate block or across the career from the subject property.
In all. slx recldents appeared in person to oppose the request.
Hr. Mytchen replied to the opposition by indicating that the
apartments mould not hurt the surrounding neighborhood and. in
addition, some of the reaidentc signing the petition mere not
directly affected by the petftloner*s proposal.
Upon considering this request the Planning Commission discussed
both the pros and cons of the proposal. Some of the ccsmlssfonera
felt that the request woo inappropriate and a case of spot zoning.
A motion uss mode recommending the City Council that this request
be granted and the notion was defeated by a vote of five to two.
thereby recommending denial of the request.
S/ Uexter N. Smith - -
David Dick
In this connection, a communication from Mr. KTtchen, reqoestlng perula-
alan to withdraw the petition for rezoniog mJthout prejudice to abe owners, was
before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the request for rezoning be uithdraun. The motion
ual seconded by Ir. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the Clt~ Planning Commission for
stody, report and recommendation the request of Mr. Ralph A. Glasgow, Attorney,
representing Ur. Jean H. Glasgow, that property located On the north side of
ns Lot 9 and part of Lot 10, Block 6, West End and River View, Official Tax No.
1212713, be rezoned from aU-2, General Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial Diatrict. the City Planning Commisalon submitted u written report,
recommending that the request for rezoniog be granted.
Mr. ~heeler moved that a public hearing on the request for rezoning be
held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 17, 1968. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
ZONING: The City Planning Commission submitted the following report,
recommending that Section R§. Town Houses. and Section 29. with regard to Planned
Unit Developments. of Chapter 4.1. Title IV. relating to Zoning, of The Code of the
City O~ Roanoke, i95&, ac ameoded, to proride ~or the development og town houses
within Planned Unit Developments:
'Mol 16, 1969
The Holoveble Be*n~ol O. Dllllrd, deist
~nd lenber~ of City Colltil
Ronlohe, Vlvgllil
Gentlemen:
At its ~eguler meeting. Of Nor I ned 1.7 15o the Cttl Pl.tuing
Commission considered the shove lined sections of the Cft~
ns. Jig ordinance mJth the vien o! nlkilg those sections better
in order to encourage n creative eppro,ch to the use or l.ud,
pertieulerll bi providing for den$itT vnrlltfon. ~herq
developer..re milling to mark ant det.iled..ILeplll, rev
lncres.ed .mounts 6r opes space. Uerin~ the course o! the
axe meetings, the Plilnieg Commission .greed upon extensive
changes to Section 29, Planned Unit Develop.eats. nhich mould
make tbJn section useful Jn the developoent of soles teen
houses tiaa.ted on individusl lots. AS noted, provision is
nnde for certain nininuu requirements or open spice in anI
planned unit development. 'In odd'laSso to Section 29, a snail
ch.nge is proposed for Section 26, Taus Houses. in order to
clerir! the f.ct thlt tabu hou.~, miss are ~overed by the
The cb.hues proposed to Section 26 end Section 29 o! the Git7
"Hay 23.'1968
Mayor Benton O. Dillard and
196B session. .
:'4:I7
Endorseueot or the present mimiuee popoletloo requlremeets
for the traesltioo of lames to citfes or 5,000 to become
8 city of the second class and 10,000 to become e city of
the tlrst claes.
Appointment at at leset ese Cie! Judge to serve om
mhick the committee did not act upon. We hare tacit koomledge et
these proposed chsaoes and it it is tko desire at Council 8 study
S/ David K, Lish
S! Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler .~
~ S/ Jones E. Jones
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: WONE.~
Oil Company, appeared before Council and presented a revised Ordinance in keeping
Dillard ............................................ 6.
(albinO) A~,O~DINANCE,gronting,revoeoblo authority to Pore Oil Divlsioo
of Ualoa Oll'doapsay'°f CoJif~rnl~ ti m~otolo s.certala gasoline pump island
eith standing light fixtures on premises located a~ the northeast corner of Elm
Avenue and 4th Street, S, 'E** extending into the established arterial highuay
building setback line al. aug Elm .Avenue. or Roule 24. '
':(For full 'text of Ord'l'naace, see Ordinance Book No, 32, page 87.}
Mr. ~erkinson nov'ed the adoption of the Ordinance, The notion mas
seconded by Mr. P~llsrd and adopted by the follontng vote:
AYES: Messrs, Boswell, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler sad Mayor
Dillard ................... ~ .................. 6.
NAYS: Mr, Jooes---~ ...............1.
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 18159, authorizing and providing for the city*s
lease of itc 0.275 acre Inct,rument Landing System site and accesaway thereto
for a 10-year period at $42.5.00 per annum mJth renexal option, rent-free, 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 rending
and final adoption:
(~18159) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the City*s lease of
its 0.275 acre Instrument Landing System si.tm and of its riohts in an access road
leading thereto to the United States Of America upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, so.e Ordinance Book No. 32, page 6~.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and ndopt~d by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bocnell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................
PLUMBING CODE: Ordinance No. 16161, increasing the Board of Plumber
Examiners from three to six members, chaogin9 the name of the Board to Board of
Plumbing Adjustments and Examiners and authorizing the Board to determine the
satisfaction Of any alternate or equal material, process or method nhich may be
used in lieu of · prescribed method, having p~evioucly been before Council for its
first reading, read and laid over, was aouin before the body, Mr. Link offering
the follcming for its second reading and final.adoption:
(m18161) AN ORDINANCE a~ending and reordninin9 Sec. 9. Board of Plumber
Examiners - Appointment; composition; term of members** and Sec. 10. Same - Powers
and duties,, of Chapter 3, Title XV, Of the Code Of the City Of Roanoke,
relating to certain general provisions contained in the CJty*s Plumbing Code.
(For foil text of O~dinnnce, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page
Mr. Link moved the ~doptJon Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Perkinnon and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lls~, Perktnson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS HUSINESS:
BUllET-PARKS AHI) FLAFGROUNDS: Council, niter on executive session,
boring odopted se Ordinooce op~roprinllng $3.20o~oo for expenses locident to the
gift of the 'Fireless Cooker,' on antique fireless locomotive, doosted by Celanese
Fibers Compoo! to the Trsnsportstion Museum of the City of ioonoke, Mrs. #nrgoret
Tingle nppeered before the bodF, stating Shot this is o clear exomple of closed
sessions to disburse public fonds when executive sessions cnn deal with no subjects
other thnn real estate old personnel metiers and that she would like to hsve the
public advised of the details with regord to moving the locomotive from Mess
Virginia to Roanoke as well os Ray other ~xpense incident to the locomotive.
#oyor Dillard informed Mrs. Tingle that although the subject Inadvertently
came,up in executive session the formal opproprintion of $3,200.00 for the expenses
incident to the locomotive was acted upon in open session of Council.
PAY PLAN-PERSOHNEL BOARD: Mayor Dillord raised the question of amending
the Personnel Ordinance bl adding one or more members to the Personnel Hoard ned
by reducing the number of persons on the eligible list applicable to the position
to be filled from six to one or not more than three.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the membership
of the Personnel Hoard be increased by adding one additional, member. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
The vote on the number of persona ~andiag highest on the eligible list
applicable to the position to be filled was os follows:
FOR THREE PERSONS: Bessrs. Boswell, Perkinson, Pollard, hheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................................................... 5.
FOR POUR PEESONS: Bessrs. Jones and Llsk ...............................
Er, IFneeler then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare
to reduce the number of persons StuDding OD the eligible list applicable to the
position to be filled from six to three persOaSo The motion was seconded by
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Br. Lisk raised the question of setting a date for the
first budget study meeting of Council nad whether or DOt the s~hool budget mill be
one of the first items coosidered.
Enyor Billord pointed out that the City Charter provides the school
budget shall be considered last.
Br. Pollard moved that the first budget study meeting Of Council be held
at 9 a.m., June 4, 1968. The motion was seconded by Rt. Mheeler.
Rt. Link offered a substitute motion that the first budget study meetin9
of Council be held ot 9 a.m., May 28, lq68. The motion was seconded by Br. Jones
nad lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones and Link ..................................3.
NAYS: Messrs. Perkinson, Pollard, F~eeler and Bayor Dillard ............4.
The original motion mas then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: JLossro. FnrhJasoa, Folitrd. Mbeeler and Nelor Dillard ............ 4.
NAYS: Nossrs. Bosuell, Jones aid Llsh .................................. 3.
PROCLAMATIONS~ Mayor Dillard advised that II~RA-TV, Channel 15. is
observing Channel IS leah beginning Nay 20, 1968, nad has requested that the
NF. Ferhlasoo moved that Council npprdve the request and that the Hayer
LIEBAB¥ BOARD: The City Clerk reported the qualification oS NFs.
Elisnbetb .. Drewry, Mr. Evans B. Jessee and Mr. Nilliam B. Cummings ns members oS
tbe Roanoke Public Library Board (er a term ending June 30, 1970.
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, May 2?, 196~.,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met In regular meeting la the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, May 27, 1968, at 2 p,m., the regular
meeting hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen John M. Boswell, James E. Jones, David K. Lash,
Freak N. Perklnaon, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, Sro, Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Henton O.
AHS£N~: None .....
OFFICERS PMESB~: iMro Julian F, Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. Dyroo E, Haner,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Mincnnon, City Attorney, and Mr. J, Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
X~OCATJOH: Tho meetiog was opened uith a pr~yer by the Reverend Ward L,
Donna, Pastor, Hoodlaun Methodist Church,
MINI~IES; Copy or the minutes of the regular me*tin9 held on Monday,
February 5, I~bH~ having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CIZIZ~N5 UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEhERS'A~U STORM D~AINS:' Pursuant to notice of advertisemen~ for bids on
the construction of a storm drain system to serve the ~icinity of Rannymede
Subdivision from Twenty-fourth Street~ N. M., and underpass, to Thirtieth Street
and Shenandoah Avenue, H. M., Bid A based ~n reinforced concrete pipe, and Alternat~
Did B. based on corrugated metal pipe, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 2 ~.m., Monday, May 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 present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City
Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; mhereupon, the City Clerk opened and
rend the following bids:
Bidder Tgtai'~ TotaiB
Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor, Inc. ~ $79,422.65 $73,711.78
Hudgins ~ Pace - 00,953.00 74,546.40
J. P. Turner 6 Hrothers, Inc. - 64,259.42 77,733.92
Draper Construction Company 64,067.77 62,742.51
Wiley H. Jackson Company '~ 92,615.~0 66,676.00
Mr. Perklnson moved tha~ the bids be referreda committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measnrq in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Vincent S.
Mheeler and Mr. H. Cletus Broyle~ as members of the committee.
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on the construction Of a storm drain system to serve the vicinity of Panorama Height
'42'1
from Mod Fox Drive.to Meat Side Boulevard, H. M., Hid A bused on reinforced concrete
pipe, .nnd Alternate.Hid a on corrugated metal pipe, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, May 27, 1960, nnd to be opened ut that
hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had try questions about the
advertisement, u~d no representative present raising uny question, the Mayor
instructed tho City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids~ whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and reid the following bids:
Bidder
J. P. Turner & Brothers, Incorporated
Aaron J. Conner, ~eneral Contractor'
Incorporated
Draper Construction Company
Wiley N. Jackson Company.
H & $ Construction Company
Total' X. .Tote[ ~
$39.233.26 $3T.~93.65
39,~07.00 3H,O91.48
40,385.50 40,385.50
40.900.00 39,905.00
55,701.30 53,705.30
Mr. Link moved that the bids be referred to n committee to he appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorne
to prepare the proper measure in accordance ulth the recommendation of the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Yincent S. Wheel
and Mr. H. Cie,us Hroyles as members of the committee.
ZONING-PLAnNING: Council having continued a public hearing on the recom-
mendation of the City Planning Commission that Chapter 2. Subdivision Regulations,
of Title XVI. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. as amended, be revised.
until 2 p.m., Monday, June $, 1968, the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, Mr. H. Dale Poe, Chairman, Subdivision Committee,
Roanoke Valley Home Huilders Association. appeared before Council and presented
the following communication from the Roanoke Valley Home Builders Association:
"May 27. 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members cf City Council
Roanoke
¥iruinia
Ceutlemen:
~e of the Roanoke Valley Home Hullders Association monld like
this letter entered at the last reading of the Nen Subdivision
Ordlnnnce.
It has been much discusse~ the reasons for our objections to the
~black-top.' provision of the new ordinance. To.briefly.review,
after numerous compromises on other items by our group It mas
felt that this provision was the *straw.that broke the camel's
hack'. This may not, at first, seem to be such a great cost
increase,-but.it takes on a larger dimension when considered
with other increase cost items. It was sincerely felt that
this provision mas one that could be omitted and still give -
the city a progressive and workable subdivision ordinance.
The relations we have had with the Planning Department have been
excellent through nil our discussions. Also, it is felt that me
have been given a nest fair hearing from The City Council.
Again, ne solicit your adoption of the neu ordinance without
the 'black-top' provision and using the paving arrangement we
use at.the present.
Sincerely,.
ROANOKE VALLE~ HORE flD/~DRR5
ASSOCIATION
S/ M. Dale Poe
R. Dale Poe
Chairman, SubdivisionCommittee"
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,#r. Poe gave additional info,titian on,blechtopp~ug regulations, especial]
Ii ilehwoad, ned voiced the eplnlou that Roanoke Is better off to stay the way it
In with regcrd to the black-top provisl?n.
Hr. Horace G. Praline representing the Roaooke Vulley Home Builders
Association, stated that.sowe of the p~oriniens in the proposed uaw Subdivision
Ordinance will result in increased costs to the subdivider who will puss them
on to the home owner.
Hr. Robert W. Howerse also n mewber of the Roanoke Vulley Howe Builders
Association, stated that the O~dlnuuce ulll definitely increase the price of the
homes to a point where the average person cannot afford thew.
After a further discussion of the matter. Mr. Mheeler waved that the
public bearing be continued until 2 p.m.e Monday, June 3, 1968. The motion wes
seconded by Hr. Pollard end unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council baring set c public bearing for 2 p.m., Honday. Hay 27,
1968, on the request of the Valley Air Conditioning Corporation that property
located on the north side of Purcell Avenue, N. B** between #alton Street and
~mentieth Street, described as Lots 3 - ?, tnclusive,~Hlock ~9. Jackson Park.
Official Tax Nos. 322150~ - 322150?, inclusive, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Resideoti
District, to LH, Light Manufacturing District. the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recommending that the request for rezoniog be granted:
'Hay 2, 1968
The Honorable Heston O. Dillard, Mayor
and ~embers of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At Its weetings of April 17 end Hay 1, the City Planning Commission
considered the above described request. Mr. Charles Alexander,
attorney representing the petitioner in lieu of Hr. Law~enc~
Tapscott, stated that Valley Air Conditioning Corporation would
like to extend the LM, Light Manufacturing District zoning alan9
Route 460 to the subject property immediately behind frontage
land along the aforementioned route. This pro~erty would be
developed for the general offices and shop of Valley Air Con-
ditioning Corporation. He noted that the subject property has
been b~-passed ~y other developments in the past and, therefor,
the rez0u/ng request ohould not interfere with any other develop-
ment in the immediate vicinity. Mr. Alexander noted that none of
the property in the immediate bloc~ with the subject property has
been developed for any purpose.
Upon considering this request, Th~ City Planning Commission
generally co,cuffed,and all of the contentions made by the
petitioner*s ~ttoreey, ~nd it was concluded that the subject
property and other properties' lo the immediate vicinity has not
developed over the many,years for residentinlpurposes and appears
to have beenpermanently by-passed by residential uses. Also,
there does appear to be some limited demand for light industrial
uses in this general area.
A motion 'was wade and unanimously carried recommending to City
Council that' thi~ request be granted.. This recommendation was
based upon the ~act that subject property has been by-passed for
residential use and ban a demonstrated need god demand for
industrial use which will not be detrimental to any other sur-
rounding uses within a substantial distance.
Sincerely yourst
S/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick
Chairman*
*Hr. Lawrence L. Tupacott, Attorney, represeatin~ th~-petitiouer, appeared
before Council it support of the request Of bis client.
Mr. Richard L. Lawrence, Attorney. representing residents ia the affected
area, appeared before Conical and presented a petitina signed by tblrty-~uo
residents, opposing the reqnest for renoalag, Mr..Lamren~e pointing out,that there
ere nee homes la the area which are very nice and would not be compatible ulth
light manufacturing district.
Also speuhing la opposition to the reqnest,for rexoning were-Mrs. T.
Yaadergrlft. Mr. Eugene K. Opdihe, Mr. J. ¢. Simmons, Mrs. Margaret Guhwlller,
Mr. ~. E. Spurlock and. Mrs.'Robert A. #ingfleld. Jr.
Everyone having been given an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Mr.
Perkinson moved that-the public hearing be,continued until the next regular meeting
of Council on Monday, June 3, 1968. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing on the request of Mr. ¥~ Pric
Fields that a 0.46-acre tract and a 0.988-acre tract of land located on the south
side of Helrose Avenue, N. M.,.between Thirty-first Street and Thirty-fifth Street,
Official Tax ~os~ 2650103 and 2650104, be rezoeed from C-l, Office and Institutional
District. to C-2. General Commercial District. the City Planning Commission
submitted the following report, recommending that the request be granted upon
certain conditions agreed to by the petitioner:
"May 2, 1968
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meetings of April 17 and May I the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Mr. John H.
Kennett, Jr., attorney representing the petitioner, appeared
before the City Planning Commission and presented a site plan
proposal for the development of a Burger King Restaurant on the
subject property, including the location of parking and other
site features. He-further explained that the subject property
adjoins property at the corner of Thirty-first Street and Melrose
Avenue that had previously been rezoned for C-2, General Com-
mercial District purposes for the Ford Motor Company and, therefor,
the petitioned property uss a logicat extension of C-2 zoning.
It was noted that the western and southern boundaries of the
subject property were adjoined by a cemetery. ·
Upon questioning this request, the City Planning Comm~ssion
asked if the'petitioner intended to provide a bhffer screen
between the proposed restaurant and the adjoining cemetery.
In addition, Mr. Earl Fltspatrick, attorney representing the
adjoining cemetery stated that the cemetery proprietors donot
mink to have Thirty-third Street (a paper street) located between
the cemetery and abe subject property to be closed. He noted
that the cemetery does not uish to hare any of the existing hedge
or screening buffer between the cemetery and the subject property
moved and does not want the the petitioners to include Thirty-
third Street in the C-2 rezoning category. Mr. Fitspatrick
stated that his clients do'not object to the rezoning if these
conditions are adhered to.
Mr. Kennett replied to both the City Planning Commission and
Mr. Fitspatrick by indicating that the petitioner does not intend
that its request include Thirty-third Street nor in any may
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Interfere mlthWthehedgeeou existing betueen the subject Property
old lbo cemetery. Upas question. Br. K. Price Fields. the
petiklosor~ ,greed to e tel foot Planting scrfiU or strip adjacent
to khe eastern side of Thirty-third Street on the subject property.
The Pleeeleg Commission concluded that nhlle there is some question
about the desirability nrthe proposed Burger King Restaurant
in the p,rtlculor neighborhood, several factors seem rsv6rsble to
the request° to wit: (1) lbo property to the eJst of the subject
~roperty is elrecdy zoned for ¢-2. General Coumerciul purposes.
2) the Subject property adjoins o cemetery on its south end
eastern borders mblch, apse the conditions agreed to by the
petitioner, does not object to the rezonlng request. (3)
the cemetery property, sad (4) Melrose Avenue mblch is Ioccted
in front.of the property hms m large right-of-way end is quite
heavily trnveled. In view of the foregoing, it mss concluded
that favorable action to the request mss logical.
A motion uss nnde and unanimously carried recouuending to City
Council that this request be granted, including the conditions
agreed to by tho petitioner.
Sincerely yours.
S/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick
Mr. John H. Wennett. Jr** Attorney. appeared before Council in support
of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for resorting. Mr. Wheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of tbe City Planning Commission
end that the fGllouing Ordinance he placed upon its first reading:
(~lDl6?) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥. Chapter 4.1. Section 2. of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet ~o. 265. Sectional 1966
Zone Mop. City of Roanoke. in relation to Zoning.
· REREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have real property described as a 0.46 acre tract and a 0.988 acre tract on the
south side of Melrose Avenue. Northwest. between 31st Street and 3Sth Street. and
being Official Tax ~os. 2650103 and 2650104, rezoned from C*l. Office and Instltu-
tf0nsl District, to C-2. General Commercial District; and
I~HEREAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described lend be rezoned fram C-l, Office and Institutionel District, to C-2,
General Commercial District; and
MtEREAS. 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
City of Roanoke. 1956. ns amended, relating to Zoning. have been published and
mpa, ted as required end for the time provided by said section; and
MIEREAS. the bearing ns provided for in said notice mss held on the 2?th
day of Way, IgbB. at 2:00 p.m., before tbe Council of the City of Roanoke, at which
hearing all parties in interest end citizens were given an opportunity to be heard,
both for end against the proposed rezoning; and
~EREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided.
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
TDEBEFOhE~ SE IT OhDAINKD by the Council or tkeCJty, or hoeaoke thee
Title IV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, or The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, es
amended, relating to ZeeJngo and Sheet No, 265 uP the Sectional 1966 Zone'hap, City
or ioanoke, be eBended lB the following particular nndno other, viz:
31st Street and 35th Street, described as a 0.46 acre tract and a 0.9e8 acre tract.
designated on Sheet Wa. 26S of the Sectional 1966 Zone Nap, City of ~onnohe. ae
official Tax Nos. 26501~3 nad 2650104. be. sad is hereby, changed Prom C-l. Office
and Institutional District. to C-2, General Commercial District, and that Sheet No.
26S of the aforesaid map to be changed In this respect.
The motion was seconded by hr. Perkinson end adopted by the following
Ma/or Dillard ..................... ?.
NAYS: None ............. O.
Sheet 128 or the Tax Appraisal Hap o~ the Cji! or Roonghe, ¥1rglnla.
NAYS: None ....... O.
JUYENILE A~ DOhESTIC RELATIONS COUST: A ~esol;/ion of the Board o~
~7427
Nv. Jones moved that the Resolution be received, and flied. The motion
seconded by #r. Perhtason and unanimously adopted. ,
LEGISLATIOH-AIRPORT: Council baying called upon the United States Senate
· nd the Senators from ~he Commonwealth of Virg~·la to remove from Ho·se of
Representatives Bill 16~41, the provision purporting to repe·l the exemption of
stat· sod local gover·me·ts from the F·deralTax on air travel by their officers
aid employees o·.officl·l basin·ss, · communication from Senator Russell B, Long,
Chairman of the Committee on Finance, advising that the City of Roanoke may be sure
the Senate Committee on Finance mill consider the vieus of the city as well as
those of others who have expressed themselves fa opposition to thlz particular
provision uh·n it considers. House of kepresentatives Bill 16241 and n communication
from William B. Spong, Jr., advising that he will k··p Council informed as to when
hearings are scheduled by the Senate Finance Committee on this bill, were before
the body.
Mr. Mheel~r moved that the communications be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unaniuousl! adopted.
TRAFFIC-LIC£NSES: A communication from Mr. B. laegor Payae, advising aha!
he has noticed many automobiles hay· no city stick·rs on them nad suggesting that
the city check ail cars street by sar·et to determine whether or not they have city
stickers o~ them, was before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
necessary action. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopt·d.
SIGNS: Council having taken under advisement a request of the Mill
Mountain Playhouse for permission to' plac~ · banner across'th· in'tersectioo of
Jefferson Street at Campbell Ay·nm· for the period of May 27 - Jun· 1S, 1968,
announcing its fifth season, a subsequent commbnication from the Mill Mountain
Playhouse, renewing its request, was before the body.
Mr. Boswell moved that Council go on record as not permitting any banners
across the streets of the City of Roanoke after Jane i, 196H, and that th· Mill
Mountain Playhouse be so notified. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and
unanimously adopted.
BUD6E'E-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Garden City Parent-Teacher
Association, supporting the teacher salary scale proposed by the Roanoke City
School Board for 1968-69, was before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the cdmmunication be referred to 1968-69 Budget
Study. The motion was seconded by Mr. dheeler and unanimously adopt·d.
TRAFFIC: A petition signed by forty-one residents, calling attention to
the dangerous traffic hazard at the crest of RIm Avenue, S. #., between First Stree'
and Second Street, and requesting that a caution sign be installed in the vicinity
was before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
necessary action. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Boswell and unanimouslF adopted.
ZONINGs A petition of Mr. Talfourd H. Kemper, Attorney, representing
Idenl Lnnndry end Dry Clean*m, Incorporated, requesting thnt property located on
the north side Of Church Avenue, S. E** betueen Seventh Street nnd Kighth Street,
described as Lots 15 - 23, lncluslves Slack 2, Moodlend Porks Offlcinl Tnz No,
4011204, be renamed from RG-2, Geaernl Residential District, to LN, Light Mann-
Ny, Perkinson moved thnt the request be referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report nad recommendation to Council. The menlo* was seconded
by #r. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-DEPARTMEnT OF PUBLIC RELFARE: The City Manager submitted the
follouiug report regarding the need for additional funds for tbs State-Local
Hospitalization program.
*Roanoke, Virginia
May 27s lqGH
Honorable Mayor and City Conneil
Roanoke. ¥1rglola
Gentlemen:
There Is attached nnd submitted · report to me of May 21
from Miss Bernice F. Jones, Director of Public Melfare regarding
tbs funds in the State-Local Hospitalization program Of the City.
I think that she very completely summarizes the situation and
the various factors that bear upon lt. Because of the detail
~ould invite the members of ~ouncil to look throogh the report,
both for the purpose of this immediate situation nad also as
an indication of the nature of the State-Local Hospitalization
program.
This ia the first time in some several years, as Miss Jones
notes, that additional monies have been needed in this program.
In fact, last year approximately $20,000 was tamed back. The
State participates theoretically on a 50-50 basis, although
sometimes this varies dependent on the availability of State
funds. It would be anticipated that the State woold be In a
position to reimburse on approximately 50 percent.
State-Local Hospitalization is in addition to Medicare.
It either serves people aha are not eligible for Medicare or
picks up their medical treatment after the maximum 35 days of
Medicare.
Zhere are three options open in the situation.
1. Your approval of the supplemental appropriation of
$20,000 wlth eotlcipated State reimbursement.
2. Your declining of any supplemental appropriation,
ia which case the City would terminate 'payment of
hospitalization upon the expiration of the present
funds and until July 1, lq6B.
3. A supplemental appropriation of an amount in
between aa funds and $20,000. Any selected amount
would be arbitrary end we would gear the program
to that selected.
Me would be glad to supplement this with any information
that Council might request.
' Respectfully submitted,
$! Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrat
City Manager*
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Er, Eoouoll moved that gay sopplewental appropriation be denied.
The motion'foiled for lack of u second.
Mr, Pollard moved that Corm:il appropriate gsa-boll of the $20,000 needed,
The motion nos seconded by Er~ ~heeler nad adopted, #rD Dosuell voting no.
Er. Pollard then offered the following emergency Ordioaece appropriating
~iO, O00 to the Uospitnlizntfoe Hndgot:
(XlDlDg) AN ORDINANCE to aoead and reordaim Section a35. "Hospitalization
of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, end providing rot nn emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 97.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. ~heeler and adopted b! the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, LJsk. Perkinson. Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ....................1.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC RELFARK: The City Manager submitted the
following report requesting additional fonds under the Public Assistance categories:
"Roanoke. Virginia
Eay 27, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
This is to supplement the item on the Agenda as to submitting
to yooa request for additional ~unds unde~ the Public Assistance
categories. I am attaching a summary prepare~ by the Nelfare
Department Of the seven Public Assistance accounts. In'this
summary, we have shown the approved budget for this year and the
amount spent through March, lqDO. We then broke down'into the
qanrterly allotment request based on the budget and demand factors.
Also noted is the,expenditure under the categories (handwritten)
through May 1, 196H.
(1) Old Age Assistance $47,500
(2) Aid to Dependent Children 44~U00
(3) Aid to the Blind
Total $q2,500
Transfers possible:
Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled $20,000
Foster Care 20 OOO
Total
Net Requirement - $52,500.
Of this, the Clty*s expenditure would be approximately
$7,000. ,-
Mhen the Public Assistance Department appropriation was
Sade last year, 1q67, and reductions were made in several of
the categories, the Council indicated its wash'to review the
situation in January. In January, 1968, in conjunction with a
request for supplemental funds for 6eneral Relief a summary of
abo~e was becoming apparent.
The column on the attached sheet entitled *State Approved"
ia the amount originally requested for the current year,
This ls albmllted for the ¢iiy Ce,nell's consideration uith
'the recommendation that the bad,et ordieeoce emendmeek be
authorized lo enable the.approprietioe and transfers.
Respectfully submitted~
S/ Julian F~ alrst
Julian F. alrst
City Manager"
Mr, Lisk moved that Coeacil ¢oacar la the recommeadetiea Of tko City Manaq
lad offered the ~ollomiog emergency Ordlueace:
(SlBI?O) AN ORDINASCE to amend an~ reordain Section s37, "Public
Assistance,' of th~ 1967-6B Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For tull text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32. page'9?.)
Mr. Ltsk moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded by
Mr. Pollard and adopted by'the follSulng rote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lash, Perklnson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ...................1.
CLAIMS; The City Manager submitted the follomin9 report in connection
uith the request of,Mrs. Margaret Brown that she be reimbursed by the City of
Roanoke In the amount of $43,00 covering the cost of repairing damages sustained by
her automobile on February 5, 1960, by striking a manhole cover:
"Roanoke, Virginia
May 270 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Mrs. Margaret Drown, 422 Chestnut Street, Vinton, reported
through proper procedure to the City that on the morning of
February 5, 1968, at approximately 106 Franklin RSad, she sus-
tained damage to her automobile by virtue of a manhole cover in
the street that apparently the wheel of her car struck and the
cover came up underneath the automobile. At the time of the
accident she reported it to the Police Department and the'
accident was investigated and confirmed. The repair cost to
the vehicle was $43.00~
Mrs. Brown asked the City for payment for the damage cost.
It was declined by the'City Attorney's office ia a letter mhich
stated the following in part:
'The reason for this decision is based upon the lams
of n~gllgeece as the same stand at present. In order
for a person to recover damages from another in a case
such'as tho one in question, not only must there have
been'an injury, but the person or instrumentality
ceasing the injury must have been negligent in some nay,
which negligence proximately ca~sed the injury com-
plained of. In our case, ~t ls reported that while
your automobile mas, to some extent,'damaged by a manhole
cover, which, apparently, mas knocked loose by a vehicle
traveling Immediately la front Of your car, Inspection
of the manhole cover in question by employees of the City*s
Street Department fails to reveal an~ ~tru~turnl defect
or any other unusual condition uhich would hccount for
the manner in which this'accident occurred, Furthevmsre,
a check of the Street Department*s records shows that no
complaint or notice ins received by it prior to the date
in question.
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'la the absence or a whoring or~oeglige~ce on the:part or
the City, or its emploYeen, thin office cannot recommend
pnymeat or damages, and mestror the reasons'set forth'
above, respectfully decline to authorize payment or your
claiM, rot, the racks es presently vlemed by the under-
signed, rail to reveal mherelo any negligence uould lie
on thepnrt' or the.City. Should'yon vine the mntter
dirrerentlyt please reel tree to contact me at your
convenience.°
' Since' ~be letter, Mrs. Broil bat talked with ser'erel o'f as
at various times es to whether there could be nay further possi-
bility or the City assisting in this expense, 'In · telephone
conversation on May 21, I advised Mrs. Brown that I dld not know
of anything further that we could do Other then es stated le the
Attorney's letter. She is in the situation of having $$0 deductible
insurance on her automobile end this a~oent la, of course, under
that. In the conversation it UBS Indicated that there mas the
opportunity, if requested, or review by the City Council. She asked
if I uould bring the matter to you gentlemen and this I am doing
in her behalF.' : .
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
C~ty Manager'
Mr. Boswell moved that the.requeSt be ~enJed. The motlon was seconded by
Mr. Jones and adopted, Mr. Pollard voting no.
AIR~ORT: Council having referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
Vincent 5. ~heeler, Chairman, R~Y R. ~Pollard, St** David K. Lash and Julian F. Hirsh
for stody, .report andrecommendation, the matter of improving facilities for rental
caf agencies at Roanoke Municipal (Roodrum) Airport, the City Manager submitted
the folloming report advising that the city is in receipt or a proposal from the
Hertx Corporation for the lease of city-o#ned land in the vicinity of the airport:
"Roanoke, Virginia May 27,
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The City is in receipt of a proposal from the Hertz Corpora-
tion for the lease or City-owned property in the Airport area.
They are interested in this to enable the location or an operating
facility by their Company to accommodate thefrrental car business.
~e have been over this proposal and have met mltb officials of the
Company at the Airport. It is felt that there is marital the
request.that it is a normal adjunct of the Airport operation and
could possibly provide some relief to.internal vehicle problems
at the field. ,
I am not certain at this point whether this mould be a
matter to be handled by your Real Estate Committee, your Airport
Committee, some other committee or the Council as a whole. This
is to request the opportunity with representetivesof H~tz to
meet for coffsiderntion of this matter.
Respectfnlly submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to the above committee in
connection with its study of improving facilities for rental car agencies at
Roanoke Hunicipal (Woodrum) Airport. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: The Clt7 Minaret submitted a written report treaslittllg the
Review of Progress under the Iorkoble PrOgram fo~ ¢ommuuit~ Iwprovemeat rot the
Cia7 o! Roanoke,
Mr. Dexter H. Smith, Planning Director, wes pr~sen{ for a discussion of
any questio~raised by Council. 'i
Afar adiscussioo of the matter, Mr..Perk~nson offered the following
Resolution approving the report:
(Slel?l) A RESOLUTION a~proving the Cl~y Manager's written Review of
Progress under the Clty's.Morksble Program for Coowunity Improvement, made under
date of May 27. 1968.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution a,ok No. 32, page qB.)
Mr. Perkicson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The wotion was
seconded by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. J~es, Llsk. PerkJnson. Pollard, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: Mr, R,snell ....~ .............. 1,
HEALTH DEPARfME~-PLANNING: The City Manager submitted the following
report recommending certain amendments to the Housing and Hygiene Code as a
specific reqnirement of the Workdble Program currentl~ being submitted:
*Roanoke, Virginia
May 27, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
~oanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Title 13, Chapter ~.1. Section 5 of the. H,using and Hygiene
Code provides as follows:
*(b) Every dwelling unit, except as is otherwise
permitted by subsection (d) of this section;
shall contain a room which affords privacy to
a person within said room and which is equipped
with a standard china type flush water closet and
a lavatory basin in good working condition and
properly connected to a water and sewer system
approved by the commissioner of health.
*(c) Every dwelling unit, except ~s is otherwise
permitted by subsection (d) Of this section,
shall contaic, within a room which affords
privacy to a person within said room, a bathtub
or shower in good working condition and properly
connected to.a water and sewer system approved
~y the commissioner of health.
*(d) The occupants of not more than two duelli~g units
may share a single flush water closet, a single
lavatory basin, and a single bathtub or shower if:
(1) Seith~r of the two dwelling units contains
more than two rooms, provided that, for the
purposes of this subsection, a kitchenette
or an efficiency kitchen with not more than
sixty square feet of floor area shall ant be
counted as a room; and that
(2) The habitable area of each Of Such dwelling
units shall equal not more than two hundred
and fifty square feet of floor area; and
that
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· . (3) Such miter clOsut~ lavatO~y,bacl~'aad '
bathtub or shower be In good marking con-
dition aid properly connected to · mater
and sneer system approved by the cowwlssfoitr
of health,'
It will be noted thlt this provision permits a single flush
water closet to serve two duelling ullts, The Board of Housing
aid Orbit Oevelopnelt has informed the City that statutory
requireweuts is enacted by the Congress specify that each dwel-
ling unit shill have a single flush water closet Iud that say
sharing by ama or more salts is not permitted or acceptlble. They
have instructed that the City's Housing and Hygiene Code mill hive
to be revised aid that this revision uill be i specific requirement
of the Workable Program currently being submitted.
It is renowweided, under the colditlois, that this portion of
the Code be amended to generally the following wording~
(b) Every duelling unit shall contain u room uhich iffords
privacy to a person ufthla said roue and which is
equipped uith a standard china type flush water
closet and I lavatory basin In good working condition
approved by the commissioner of health.
(c) Every duelling unit shall contain, mithin a room which
affords privacy to a person within said room, a
bathtub or shower in good worhing condition and
approved by thc commissioner of health.
(d) delete
This is being submitted to the City Attorney to ask that he
prepare the necessary and appropriate ordinance and if Council is
acceptable it would be recommended that the Council act on the
matter at the meeting of May 27.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. HiFst
City #singer"
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Perhiason moved that Council concur
in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(~18172) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining subsection (b) of Section
$, Chapter 9.1, Title XI~I, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 19S6, relating to
housing and hygiene and to the equipment of dwelling units with water closets and
lavatory basins; awending and reordalning subsection (c) of the aforesaid section,
chapter and title, relating to the equipment of dwelling units uith bathtubs or
showers; repealing subsection (d) and sub-subsections (1), (2) and (3) thereof,
making provision for certain joint use of certain water closets, lavatory basins
and bathtubs and showers; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 98.)
Mr. Perklnson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was secondl
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Nessrs. Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Eheeler and Mayor D lllird
NAYS: Messrs. Boswell and Jones ......................................... 2.
STATE HIGHWAYS-PARKS AND FLAYCROUNDS: The City Manager submitted the
folloming report recommending that the City of Roanoke purchase approximately 6.15
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acres of land Ha the Wo~terl~ side of H~ll Noentalo Park for public park and
recreationni purposes from Joseph 0, Hudgins and Ooris R. Hudgins and E, Claude Pace
Jr,, nad Nary R. Pace for a slightly higher consideration of $3,000,00:
'ionuoke, Virginia
Hay 27, 1968
Honorable Nnyor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
TbJs is in reference to the project for additional land
acquisition end access road development on Hill Hountala, As
the Council is auaTe, the large portion of the land acquisition
bas been completed and the State Highuay Department is ·ow
proceeding uith surveys and plans for the extension of #minus
Avenue to connect uith the Pnrhuay Spur at the top of the
Houataio.
There has been recently secured option to · small tract
land containing 6.15 acres owned b~ J. fl. nad Doris N. Hudgins
and E. C. and Nary H. Pace. This propert7 is a part of the
over-all acquisition. The negotiated prlce of $3,000 is only
slightly ia excess 9f the appraised value and is considered an
acceptable amount.
It is recommended that the City Council by appropriate
action authorize the acceptance of the option. Funds are
available within the Capital Account Project 60-3 and 75
percent of the cost will be reimbursed by the State and
Federal governments.
A map showing the land is attached. The one remaining
tract to be acquired should be soon completed.
Respecttull! submitted,
S/ Julian F.
Julian F. Dirst
City Nanager"
Hr. Hheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Nanager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~10173) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City*s acquisition of approxi-
mately 6.15 acres of land on the westerly side of Hill Mountain for public park and
recreational purposes, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ho. 32, page 99.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Heists. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Poll·rd, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .....
NAYS: None ......................... O.
' AUDITORIBN-cOLIsEUN: Council havin~ indicated its desire to meet with the
architects on the preliminary design of the kitchen for the Cirfc Center, the Cltr
Manager submitted a uritten report asking if Council could design·Se a date uhen it
Mould be acceptable to all member~ for thi~ meeting o( whic~ time he will arrange
for the architects to be present.
Hr. #heeler mo~ed that Council request Mayor Dillard to arrange the time
of the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SEWgRS AND STORM ORAI~S~ The City Manager submitted e wr'itten report,
advising that the construction of. the storm' drain an Aspen Street, N. ¥., betuoen
Forest Park Roulpvard and Ajax. Street, has been conplete~ by Miley. N. Jackson
Company ut e contract cost of $49,267.50.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The notion nas
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimous.Il adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report, suggesting a
meeting with representatives of Piedmont. Airlines in order to reach a final
agreement on the provisions of an Airport Use Agreement:
*Roanoke, Virginia
Ray 27. 1968
Honorable Mayor and ~lty Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen: .
There is still pending a final settlement on the provisions
of an Airport Use Agreement uith Piedmont Airlines. Several
conditions as included in the last proposal ageeement have not
been mutually agreed to and the contract has continued to be
held up. We would lihe to resolve this matter and as the
questions are of policy nature, it is respectfully asked that
either the City Council or Its committee, as the Council mould
wish, schedule a date when you could meet with representatives
of Piedmont Airlines.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hfrst
City Manager"
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, St., Vincent S. Wheeler and Roy L. Webber for the purpose
of concluding the provisions to be contained in the agreement. The motion nas
seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTYE~'f: The City Manager submitted the following report
requesting whether or not it Will be necessar~ to present each request for a water
connection in the Arrow ~nod Subdivision. la Roanoke County. for approval, in view
of Ordinance No. 17801 authorizing the extension of water mains to the Subdivision:
'Roanoke, Virginia
May 27, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
A question has arisen as to mhether there is the requirement
that requests for water connections la the Arrow Wood Subdivision
be brought to the City Council for specific approval of each
Ordinance No. 17801 of October 23, 1967, which authorized the
extension of mains to the subdivision includes the following
'...that the City agree to extend certain of its sanitary
sewer collector lines and water distribution mains to
connect to certain otheF similaF lines and mains installed
or to be installed within a new subdivision owned and
being developed by said corporation adjacent to the north
corporate limits of the City..**
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'.**sO ns 20 contact to the system or senits~y comer
lines and niter distYfhutfon BYres' or line~ eau
lnstallnd or to bn lustalled within the boundury or
the Arrbm Mood sehdl~Jsio~, tb¢~¥operty~ or ~ld
corporntlou, for the use or thn property ouners and
occupants of ~id new subdivision nnd. elsa, for the
use of the owners of other properties tbvough uhfeb
such line extensions may be made b7 the City****.*
It. is my opinion from the wording of this ordinance Bud
its general intent thst the individual service requirement
approval would not apply; homever, to assure that we~ ere
fully consistent math the Council's policy, this ~qnestion. is
submitted.
Respb~tfully submitted,
H/' J~ltnn F, Hirst-
Julian F. Hirer
City Manager"
Mr. Jones moved that the City Manager be authorized to approve such water
connections in the area shown on the Subdivision'Map, The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Lisk and unanimoosly adopted.
CITIZENS ADVXSORY COMMITTEE: The City Manager submitted a written report
transmitting a copy of tbe' minutes of the first ne.orang of the Citizens' Advisory
Committee held on Mednesday, May 8, 1969.
Mr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Ferkinson and. unanimously adopted.
BUDGE~-AIRpORT: The City Manager- submitted the following report,
recommendin9 that $500.00 be transferred from Operating Supplies and Materials to
Food, Medical and Househeepiug Supplies in the Airport Budget:
"Roanoke, Virginia May 27. 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
This is to supplement the Agenda lien for May 2T on this
matter, Airport Account hS, Object Code 39, Food, Medical
and Housekeeping Supplies, provides household supplies for two
main large buildings at the Airport, the Terminal and Building
' No. I (offices). The Terminal portion o[ the bulldiog is open
19 hours a day for seven (7) days n week while five departments
la both buildings operate 24 hours a day.
Three hundred five persons are permanently assigned to
work in these tmo buildings (three shifts), and this is an
increase of 22 over a year ago.
Air passenger traffic has increased 14 percent in the past
year and this has a corresponding increase in visitors to the
Airport to deliver and greet these passengers-=whlle the number
of sightseers coming to the Terminal has also increased
tremeodously.
Funds from this account are used to procure:
1. Cleaning soaps' and waxes for floors and walls (la
barrel lots).
2. Hand soaps, both mild for passengers and strong,
pumice types for employees.
3. Electric light bulbs for both buildings.
4. Toilet add fixture cleaners. (bowl cleaners and pine.oil)
5. Mindow cleaners, including toners, mhich must be cleaned
weekly.
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6. Llaen end piper towels. Linen roller ripe
models ere rented.
T. Rental mop service.
0. Rental of floor mats for entrances.
This account is budgeted et $4,000 in the current fiscll leer.
The demled sltuatlol ia above described, plus the associated
expansion of the Terminal Iud rallied costs bnve depleted the
available monies. To the end of tee months, $10,300 hud been
expended. At this rite or expeadllure, $7600 would be necessary
to complete the lelr to tike care of Mly eld June expenditures.
It In recommended them $500 be transferred to this account,
ObJect Code 30 from ObJect Code 3g, Operating Supplies and Materiels,
mhere there ia a smell balance remaining adequate for t~e transfer.
,Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Rirst
Juliin F. Hiram
City Manager'
Mr. Perkinson Roved that Council COnCUr in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#18174) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section w65, 'Airport,' of
the 1967-68 Appropriation 0rdinaoce, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see 0rdi~ance Book No. 32, page 100.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the odoption of the Ordinance. The motion was second
bF Mr. Lisk and adopted b$ the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........... ~ ................... 7.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
CITY JAIL-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME-CITY NURSING HOME: The Committee
appointed to tabulate bids received on furnishing and deliverin9 bakery products
to the City Jail, Juvenile Detention Home and the City Nursing Rsme for a period
of twelve months beginning June 1, 1q68, and ending May 31, 1969, submitted the
folloming ve~ort recommending that the low bid of K~rnts Bakery of Virginia,
Incorporated, In the amouot of $5,905.76 be accepted:
'May 23, 1960
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The attached ts a tabulation of the bids received on May 200 1968
for fu£nlshlng and delivering bakery products to the City Jail,
Juveuile Detention Rome and City Nursing Home for a period of
twelve months beginning June 1, 1960 and ending May 31, 1969.
The low bid, based on the estimated quantities for the twelve-
month period, was submitted by [ern*s Bakery of Virginia, Incor-
porated at a total sum of $5,q05.78. The said firm proposes to
furnish the bake~products in accordance mlth the specifications
and conditions of the City of Roanoke.
Therefore, it la recommended by your Committee that a contract
be awarded to [ern*s Bakery of Virginia, Incorporated for
furnishing and delivering bahery products, at the unit prices
stated in their bid, for the period of twelve montha beRinnlug
June 1, 1968 and ending May 31, 1969.
· . , ~:, ~ Mesp~c~u~!y qnbmitte.d,
C0MMITTEK2 SI Davl~ X.'Link
David i. Link, Chlirmou
Ss John M. mumm*Il
John M. Boswell
~! B. H, ThnmDsoq
-.... nue~ordB. ~hompsoq#
Ar*er o discussion 'of the matter, Mr, wheeler *Poi~tiog out that the low
bidder is nn out of *nun concern, Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the
recomwendutio& of ~h~ CoRmittee*nnd 0Ir*red the foll~ming emergency Ordfnance~
(ulo175) AH ORDINAHCB awarding n ~ontrnct for furnishing and delivering
certoin bakery products to the City Jail, City Nursing Howe, and Juvenile Detention
Howe for the period beginning June 1, 1960, and ending May 31, lg69; accepting n
bid made therefor; reJecting*certnln~other bids; nod providing for an emergeccy.
(FOr full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ho. 32, page 101.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Mas seconded
by Hr. Boswell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
AIRPOHT: The committee appointed tn study the bid received from Regional
Construction Services, Incorporated, on installing alterations to the hangar doors
at Building Ho. 4, Roanohe Municipal (Moodrum) Airport, motorizing the doors and
raising the hangar lights, submitted the following report reco~mefldfn~ that the bid
be rejected and that the city readvertise for bids:
*Roanoke, Virginia
May 27, 1968
To the City Council
RoanoRe, Virginia
On Hay 20. 1968, City Council received and opened one bid
for alteration to'hangar doors and lights at Building No. 4,
Roanoke Municipal Airport. The one bid received has been
reviemed by your committee and found to greatly exceed the
eityts estimate and funds available for accomplishment of this
It is your commit*eats recommendation that the bid of
Regional Construction Company be rejected and that the City
readvertise this project, making every effort to obtain more
bldders ~or the accomplishment of this work.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent $. Wheeler
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.'
Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
SI James E. Jones
James E. Jones
S/ Byron ~. Hamer
Byron E. Hnner"
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traosportatio·.
It' is the recommendation
Council ·ccept this ·mendment
an appropriate resolution.
Mr. Nheeler moved that Council concur in the recommend·tiol of the
committee ·sd offered the foil*ming Resolution:
(z18176) A RESOLUTIO~ rejecting · bid received for certain ·Iterations
to haggar doors end lights et Building No, 4, Roanoke #uaiclp·l Airport (No*drum.
Field); ··d directing the romdyertlsemeel for bids for uach moth.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 102.)
Mr, Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by #r. Wheeler ·od od*pied by the /oil*ming rote:
AVES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ ~-?.
NA~S:, Hone .................... ~---0.
SBdERS AND STORM DRAINS: The coemittee appointed to study the request of
the City of Salem that the contract beteeen the City of Roanoke and the City of
Salem dated October 16, 1~53, dealing mlth the treatment of domestic and commercial
mas·es be amended by adding thereto a 31.45-·cre tract of land located north of
State Route S~R, submitted the following report recommending that the request be
gr·nted:
'Roanoke, Virginia
May 27, 1968
TO the City Council
Roan*he, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This City Council received on April 15~ 1968. a resolution from
the City of Salem requesting that the contract beteeen the City of
Roanoke and the City of Salem dated October 16, 19530 dealing uith
the treatment of domestic and commercial wastes, be amended by
adding an additional ereacomprlsing of a 31.45-acre tract of
land. The Salem resolution carried the date of April 8, 1968, and
was their Resolution Ho. 12. The ureu is situated north of State
Route 638, west of Salem, and is generally known as the Glenvar
East Subdivision. This tract Roanoke County had requested of
Salem to accept for transmission to our Roanoke City facilities.
This area would be transmitted through Salem into the Roanoke
River interceptor which has the additional capacity available for
of 'this c~mmittee that the City
to the contract and s· confirm by
Respectfully,
S/ Benton O. Dillard
Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
s/ Vincent 5. Wheeler
Vincent S. Nheeler, Vtce-~ayor
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian Fo Hlrst, City Manager*
Mr. Rheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the com-
mittee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
BNFINISBRB BUSINESS: NON~.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONR.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDRRATION OF OBDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SCBOOLS~ Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure designating Total Action Against Poverty lu Roanoke Valley us the Community
Action Agency to udmfoister nod carry oat community action programs, be presented
same; oherespon, Mr. Perkiuson offered the folloulng Resolution:
(UlSl??J A RESOLUTION designating Total Action Against Poverty in
Roanoke Valley as the community action agency to administer nnd carry out community
action programs pursuant to Title II-Urban end Rural Community Action Programs, of
the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, ss amended by Public Lam 90-222.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 32. page 103.)
Mr. Perkiuson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..........................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .....................1.
SCBOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure designating Mr. Byron E. Hamer, Assistant City Manager, as the represeutatlv
of the Council of tho City of Roanoke to serve as a member of the Uoard of Directors
for tho Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley for such term of office as is
provided by the by-Inns of said agency, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler
offered the following Resolot.ion:
(~18178) A RESOLUTION designating a representative of the Conncil as a
member of the board of directors of Total Actioo Against Poverty la Roanoke Valley,
U community* action agency.
(For full text of Resolution, see ResOlution Book No. 32, page 104.)
Mr~ Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Lfsk. Perhinson. ~ollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................7.
NAYS: None .........................~0.
PAY PLAN-PERSONNEL BOARD: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for one additional member on the Personnel
Board and reducing the n~mber of persons standing aa the eligible list applicable
to the position to be filled from six to three persons, he presented same; whereupon
Mr. Wheeler Offered the' following emergency Ordinance, Mr, Jones stating that he
still feels the eligible list 'should b~ from six to four persons:
(nlOlTg) AN ORD'INANCE amending and reordainlng subsection (b) of Section
3, Chapter 13, Title Il, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, lgSb, as ~meflded,
relating to certain of the responslbiliiies and duties of the direct'or of personnel;
amending and reordnlning Seotion 4, ~hapter 13, Title II~' of the Code of the City
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of Roanoke, 1956, us amended, relating to the personnel board provided* rot in the
aforesaid chapter and title, and provldiog got an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book We, 32, page 104.)
Mr.' Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion vas seconded
by Hr, Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #easts. Boswell, J~aes, Limb, Perkiuson, Pollard, Wheeler tad
Mayor Dillard ................................. T,
NAYS: Noun .......................... O,
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY GOVERNMENT: Mayor Dill'ard presented the following copy of a communi-
cation tb the Honorable Park Men Job, Mayor of WoaJu, Korea, with regard to a gift
of Mar,un flags to the City of Roanoke:
*May 14, lgSS
The Won. Park Ken 'Jo0
Mayor of MonJu
MonJu, Rangmon Do
Korea
Dear Mayor Park:
The people of Roanoke are most appreciative of the beautiful
flags sent to us through Maj. Richard Dedricko
All aha have seen these beautiful flags are impressed with
the rich materials and skilled workmanship which went into them.
The milk material, the beauty of the colors, the fine braid trim
amd the heavy lining set these flags high above the banners
usually designated by that word.
They are uaw on display in the heavily used board room of
the Roanoke Yalley Chamber of Commerce pending completion of the
annex to the city hall. As you may know, council ham no special
meeting place, but gathers weekly in an empty courtroom. By the
end of this year we hope to begin work on an addition which will
provide council with itu oma meeting roan and the mayor with an
office. Council has already said a picture presented by Miss
Klm Da, Haan will hang there, and these beautiful flags from the
people Of Mania will also add beauty to the room and remind us
of our friends overseas.
I underitond the Sister City Comeittee has tentatively
designated October 5 ns Mania Day. These flags and others sent
previously will honor this happy occasion for which the committee
Is already makia9 ambitious plans.
Enclosed is a newspaper clipping and some pictures which were
taken of Maj. Hedrick's presentation by a committee member. We
apologize for the poor quality, but send the pictures for'your
records anyway. The presentation mas well coy,red by local tele-
vision stations.
Your distinguished citizen, Mr. Eyeu Boon Park, has proved
highly capable in his studies, his teaching and bis representation
of #onJu. We are pleased to have him here, especially because he
has told us so much about the wonderful culture of your nation.
I close by sending you my warmest personal greetings and
extending the hand of friendship from the people of Roanoke to
the people of Ronju. We are grateful to you for your beautiful
gift.
Sincerely yours,
SI Benton O. Dillard
Denton O. Dillard
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Mr. Kheeler morud tbet tho City ~itcruey ~e directed to prepere tho propo
measure expressing the appreciation and gratitude of tko ConRail of the City of
Roanoke to the Mayor of MoaJu for the recent gift of u flag of the Republic of
Korea and a flag of the City of UoaJu. The motion was seconded by Hr. Link and
unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS-PASrq A~D PLAVGROUNDS: WaFer Dillard called attention to
c vacancy on the will Mountain Development Committee due to the resignation of
Hr. Jobn P. Fishmlck and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Link placed in nomination the name of Slgmund E, Davidson,
There being no further nominations, Mr. Sigmund E. Davldson mas appointed
us a member of the #111 Mountain Committee to succeed Mr. John P. Flshmfck, resfgae¢
by the following vote:
FOB ER. DAVIDSON: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perklnson, Pollard,
Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ............................ 7.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Clerk Wayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Ia'ne 3, 1969,
The Coaucll of the City of Roue*ko met lo regnlor looting lo the Council
Chamber in the iunicipsl Uullding, #onday, June 3i 196U, st 2 p.m** the regular
meeting hour, with #uyor Dillard presiding.
PRESB~T: Couacilwe~ Joho, W. Boss~ll, Jom~s E. Jones, David K. Lfsk,
Frank N. Perkins.n, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent. S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton
Dillard ......... 7 ............................. 7.
ABSRNT: None .......................O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Wt. Julian F. Rirst, City Wanager, Nro Byron R. Hamer,
Assistant City, Manager, Mr. James N. £Jncanon, City Attorney, and Hr. J. Robert
Thomas, City A~ditor.
INYOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend David L.
Rogers, Pastor. Central Church of the Brethren.
mINUTe: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Wondaf.
February 12. 196U. having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr.
Wheeler, seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved os recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC
NAT~R DEPAkTNENT-S~AGE ~BEATHE~ PLA~: Pursuant to notice of adver-
tisement for bids on'furnishing and delivering liquid chlorine to the Mater
Department and to the Sewage Treatment plant for ~he period beginning J~ll 1,
end ending June 30, 196~. sa~d prop*silo to be receired b~ the CJt~ Clerk u~til
2 p.M.. Honda~, June 3. 196fl, and to be opened at that bOUF be~ore Council.
Dillard asked if and*ne had ~n~ questions about the advertisement.' and no
representative present raising an~ question, the Ma~or Instructed the Cltr Cler~
~o proceed with ~he opening of the bids; whereupon, the Cit~ Clerk opened and read
the following bids:
Bidder Water Oeoartm~nt Sewafle Treatment ~l~nt
Per Pound p~r Pgund
Roanoke Chemical Corp, - $.0~5 $.O4760
Ranley-Regan Chemicals.
/nc. - .085 .O4780
Dominion Chemical Co. - .OqO .04910
Jones Chemicals, I.~c. - L.IO0 .04915
Krebbs Chemical Co. - .090 .05080
Cardinal Chemical Co. - .100 .06000
Moreland Chemical Co.,
Inc. - .1OO, .06000
Howerton Go~en Chemicals,
Inc. ~ .135 .06000
Phipps 0 Bird, In~. ,IOO .06~00
Asher-Boore Co. - .100 .06500
J. P. Carlisle Co. - .100 .06500
Mr. Perklnson moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Wayor for tabulation, ~eport and recommendation to Council, the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of
the committee. The motion sas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
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#ayor Dillard appointed Wessrn. Janes E. Jones, Chairman, Hyron t. Honer
eld ThoBna,l. Duet, as numbers or the connittee.
CITY JAIL-CITY NURSIHG HOME-JUVENILE OE~Eh~rlON HOME: Pursuant to notice
of advertisement for bids om furnishing and delivering dairy products to the
City Jail, the City Nursing Home.end the*Juvenile Detention Home for the period
beginning July 1, 1968, end ending Juoe'30, 19690 ssfd proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., #ooduy, May 20, lgbU. and to be opened nt that
hour before Council, MuyorDlllard asked If anyone hod any:questions shout the
advertisement, end no represeetstive preseot raising uny question, the Ynyor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed uJth the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
*City Clerk opened and read the follouing bids:
Clover Creamery Company $5.462.?g
Pet Incorporated 5,S03.49
Er. Wheeler moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointe
by the Eayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorne~
to prepare the proper measure ia accordance with the recoemendationrof the committee.
The notion was seconded by Mr. Lisa and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Junes. Chairman, Hyron E. Haner
and Thomas W. Dunn es members of the committee.
ZONINC-PLANNIN$: Council having continued a public hearing on the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission that Chapter ~, Subotylsioe
Regulations, of Title XVIt of The Cede of the City of Roanoket 1956, ns amended,
be revised, untO! 2 p.m., E~nday, June 3, 1968, the matter was again before the
'body.'
Hr. Wheeler moved that the public hearing be continued untiI 2 p.m..
Bonday. June ID, 1960. The motion mas seconded by Er. PoJl~vd and Unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p,m.. Monday, May 2T,
lg6U, on the request of the Valley Alr Conditioning Corporation, that property
located on the north side of Purcell Avenue, N, E.. between Ralton Street end
Tuentietb Street, described as Lots 3 - T, inclusive. Block 19. Jackson Park,
Official Tax ~os. 3221503 - 322i507, inclusive, be rezoned from RD. Duplex
Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing ~istrict, and having continued
the public hearing until 2 p.m., Monday, June 3, 1966, the matter was again before
the body.
Mr. Lawrence L. Tepscott, Attorney, representing the Valley Air Condition
lng Corporation, and Mr. Richard L. Lawrence, A~torney, representing residents in
the affected area ~ho are opposed to t~e request for reao~lng, advised Council that
they have been unable to reach an agreement in the matter.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the request for
rezoni'ng be denied. The motion mas seconded' by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the
follomieg vote:
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AYES: Messrs, Boswell, JOaOlo ~ilh, Porkiason,.Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. ?.
NAYS: None .........................
STATE. BIGEMAyS: Council having set u public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday,
June 3, 1966, in the Council Cham~er in the Municipal Bm'tiding ia the City of
Roanoke, Joi~tl! with the wewbers of the Re'sake Valley Regional Planning ComMission
and uitb the wewbe'rs of the City of Roanoke Plu'uulug~Coawisslo~b on n proposal to
revise and amend that portion of the MuM'or Arterial Highway Plum of the City of
Roanoke which contemplates and shows a grade separation interchange at orange
Avenue and #illiamson Road (C. S. Route 460 and O. S, Routes 11 and ~20) and
provide, instead, for an extension of Mells Avenue, N, E., and un interchange
therefrom to Orange Avenue, N. E., (U. ~. Route 460), the public hearing was held:
Present for Roanoke City
Council Here: Councilman John l.'Boswell'
Councilman James R. Jones
Councilman David R, Link
Councilman Frank N. Perklnson, Jr.
Councilman Re! E. Pollard,
Vice Mayor Vincent S. #heeler
Mayor Benton O. Dillard
Present for Roanoke City
Planning Commission here:
Present for Honnoke Valley
Rebional Planning tom-
mission were:
Mr. David Dick. Chairman
Mr. C. E. Bunter. Jr.
ir. John H. Parrott
Mr. G. L. Mattern, Vice Chairman
Mr. V{ncent S. Wheeler
Mr. John D. Copenhaver
Er. Guy L. Furr
Mr. £dwln G, Terrell
Mr. M, D. Booth
Mr. J. M. Reynolds
Mr. J. Ben Firestone
Mr. Norris S, Coleman
Mr. Oliver S. Moody
Mr, A. T. Huddleston
The City Manager explained the proposed amendment and its effect on
various properties.
Mrs. George H. Holmes, 2213 Patrick Henry Avenue, N. E., stated that the
main concave of the residents of the 2200 block of Patrick Henry Avenue is whether
the h'ighway is going to come through that block Or not, that if it does it will
leave only a twenty-five foot depth in front of her residence, but that so far the
Mrs. W. P. Scott, 2206 Patrick Henry Avenue, N. K., complained of the
condition of the strum{ at the present time.
Mr. Rheeler moved,that the question of the condition of the 2200 block of
Patrick Henry Avenne bq referred to the City Manager for at~ention. The notion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mrs. Jollier T. Gresen appeared belgie Council and read the following
statement ~ith regard to possible eviction of citizens iu the Kimball area as a
result of the Major Arterial Highway Plan:
*Mayor Dillard & Members of City Council
! did sot come to ash for help Just ns I Stoted~et ·
preyings sealing. This lime !beve ceBe only to enlighten
Me have been to the Bureau of Public Roads eld to H,U~.D.
.Re hove described to federal officiole the process uhereby
Roanoke is driving black people from potentially volusble
lend. Both BUD end the Horenu of Public Roods bare serious
reservations about the prograw, Tho Bureau of. Public Roads
hos told os'that they have not been asked for*ossistnace
building these roods, blt If eshed lo the future for assis-
tance,' they have grave doubts os to whether they would help
Public Roads told us that they were told by our local
Highway Commission and Planning Authority They hsd no koou-
ledge of any Highway Construction Planned through the Kimball
this deceite. '
The moment, that any displacement of families .in *be
Kimball ares.starts to toke place, the entire Kimball
Housing kssoeiotioo will go Into court to enjoin any future
activities, and · Mashing*on legal organization, Citizens
Advocate Center, is committed to representing the Kimbell
Association in our.efforts to keep road construction from
blighting our area.
HDD and the Bureau of Public Roads both agree that the
best use for the Kimball area would be rehabilitation and
engage in legal actlon, continuing activities before federal
Kimball does remain A residential area.
Me were well received by both agencys and we were told
The Kimball Citizens have a justifiable cause and continuing
communication have been set up with HU~ anb the Bureau of
Public Roads.
The Kimball Citizens are not going to accept unjust
evictions from our homes by Highway construction nor
Everyone having been given an opportunity to be heard. Rayor Dillard
declared the public hearing closed.
The members of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission held its
own meeting and then presented the following Resolution. adopted at said meeting,
approving the proposed amendment:
WA RESOLUTION
by the
ROANOKE VALLEy REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
June 3, 1969
HHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission has
adopted a 19~0 Regional Highway Plan. and
MHERE~$, subsequent local actions have indicated the
desirability of a minor revision in these plans, and
WHEREAS. certain local plans make it mandatory that revisions
be made in order to permit smooth flow of traffic, and
HHEREAS0 a public hearing on the highway in question has
been advertised twice in the local newspaper, and
#HEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 3, 1968 at 2:00
p.m** in the Roanoke City Council Chambers, and
HHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission
has agreed that the proposed amendment to the adopted 1980.
Highway Plan is to the best interest of the community welfare,
NON, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke Valley
Regional Planning Commission does amend its adopted 1960
Regional Highway Plan to indicate a shift of the Hells Avenue
Extension from its proposed 19no location to the new location
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us shown on Change Ho. I to #ajar Arterial Hlgheny PIIo,
Deceeber 1963, Orange Avenue-Seventh Street, N. Ko Intercbcnge
(Extension of lells Avenue, N.E.) doted Nay 1968.
ATTEST:
SI Gatt M. Gibson
Gary M. Gibson
Mr. David Dick, Chairmen o! the City Planning Commission, pointed out thc1
the Commission does not bare t quorum present for the holding o! its oma meeting,
but that tbe matter ulll be considered et Itt regular meeting on Jane $, 19&8, and
Its reoommendation submitted to Council at its next regular meeting on June lOs 1966
Mr. Jones moved that Council take the matter under advisement and that abe
Resolution of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission be referred to the
City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation at the next regular
meeting of Council. The motion uns seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
PWI~ITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
CIT! GOVERN#ENT: A communication from Mr. Charles E. Cordell, President,
San Diego 200th Anniversary, Incorporated, advising that the City of San Diego will
celebrate the 2OOth Anniversary of the first establishment of the first settlement
of this area in the year 1969, that San Diego is requesting each of the 200 leading
cities of the United States to send a *bell* to Sa~ Diego for a spectacular ceremony,
using these bells to ring in the opening of the 355 flay Rirthday Celebration in 1969 and
then to be made a part of the first mission in California, Mission San Diego de
Alcalu, for permanent display, mas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be taken under advisement and referred to
the City Manager for study and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Roswell and unanimously adopted.
INVITATIONS: An invitation from the Roanoke Valley Speech and Rearing
Center, lncorp~rated, 2201 Carolina Avenue, S. R., to the members of tbe Council
Of the City Of Roanoke to attend an Open house to be held by Roanoke Valley Speecb
and Hearing Center, Incorporated, on June 9, 1966, from 2 to 6 p.m., was before the
body.
Mr. Boswell moved that the invitation be received and filed and that the
Roanoke Valley Speech and Hearing Center be advised that as many members as possible
mill attend the open house. The motion ess seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
BUDCET-S'CROOLS: A communication from the Reverend Ernest E. Muntzing,
Pastor of the 6ollins Road Church of the Brethren, stating that if at all possible
for the city to make a budget allowance for special classes for the Retarded
Children of the City of Roanoke he will like to add his voice to the others who
mould favor this and would be most appreciative of same, mas before Council.
Mr. Lisa moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
BUDG~T-~C~OOI~..=... k iu~etl~, o.f t~e. eo~,~e y~l~X. Chmber of Co,.erce.
requesting thlt Council do'all ulthle ltl ppme~ to leo that'minimum standards
of quality education ere maintained es reflected la the 1968-69 budget submitted
by the Roanoke City School Board, mas before Council.
Mr. Pollerd,mov~t~t 't~e ~enolutlea be reeeived and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Llsh smd unanimously adopted.
REF~RTS OF OFFICERS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: The ~it! Manager submitted the follomlsg report
advising that Frnlln and Waldr9n, Incorporated, has requested ce'tv mater service to
Montclair Estates No. 4 Subdivision~
#Roanohe, Virginia
June 3, 1968
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Ronaohe, Virginia
The City is is receipt of a request from Frulin and
Waldron, Incorporated for mater service to Moutcluir Estates
#4-Subdivision.
The City bas an eight-inch main on Wuyburn Drive and
Embassy Drive and a six-inch main at Envoy and Diplomat Drives
to mhich this subdivision can be connected. There is sufficient
pressare and rolume ia these lines to provide good service.
The developer mould make the extension to this subdivision
at private cost under the City's main extension rules and
It is recommended that the City Council by resolution
Hespectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. HIFst
Julian F. DUrst
City Manager~
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council take the matter un'der advisement. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and nnaoimousl~ adopted.
After taking the matter under advisement, Mr. eerkinsoo moved that Council
concur ia the reco'mmendatioo of t'he Cit'y Manager a~nd that the ma~ter be referred
to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion mas seconded
bi Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report mitb
regard to three reqnests for city mater ser~ice:
'Roanoke, Virginia
Jane 3, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The City is in receipt of requests for the folloming water
1. From Robert Hull Clotbes, New York City, New York,.
in the North Dills aeotJono Connection'can be made
to a four-inch mate in Manor Street, mhich has
sufficient volume and pressure.
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2, From Harold ¢. Joinings, Roanoke, Virginia, for
residential service at 211Boxley Road, North Hills,
Lot 12, Block 6, Seruic~ moy be provided by either
a twGefnoh main la Hoxley Rood or u six-inch main Jn
Gree%uay Hrive.
From Charles $. HcWeill, Custom Construction Company,
Salem, Virginia, rot two residential services to 4117
and 4123 Guernsey Lane, H, #., Roanoke County, There
In nc eight-inch main in Guernsey Lane which should
pt*vide good service to these lots.
As the City has adequate servl~e for all these locations, it
is recommended that the City Council by resolution authorize these
connections.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hiram
City Manager*
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council take the matter under advisement. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
Council having taken the tatter under advisement, and the City Manager
havinb recommended that action on the request of Robert Hall Clothes be deferred
for the time being, but that the requests of Mr. Harold C. Jennings and Mr. Charles
McWeill be granted, Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Mannger and offered the foil*ming Resolution approving the requests
of Mr. Harold C. Jennings and Mr. Charles S. WcWeill:
(~1~1~5) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manauer to approve three (3)
metered water connections to certain premises located outside the corporate limits
of the City, upon certain terms and coflditious.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 32, page lO?.)
Mr. #heeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas secon~e(
by Mr. Link and adopted by ~he following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins*n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................
WAYS: None ......................... O.
BUDGET=PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
the following report, recommending that $3,U00 be appropriated for new grates ut
the City Incinerator and that {?,500'be appropriated for replacing the refractory
malls at the City Incinerator:
*Roanoke, Virginia
June 3, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke', Virginia
This will supplement the item on the Agenda as to funds for
maintenance st the incinerator.
A major cost in the operation of the incinerator is the
replacement of grates. These hnru nut at a fairly rapid rate.
I nas advised sometime ago of the possibility that we would need
additional funds within the current year to purchase replacement
grates. 'I had not proceeded to bring this to you in the hope
that the City might be able to carry through to the end of the
fiscal year,aid eel pure'bises~ c~uld*th~f~b~;~d~oGt ~f the
1960o69 bodgot,
thet~lt alii eot bo-possible tobilt~ustll~'Jul7'l~~'The
iaoioerator was closed this p~t Weah'oad'~ur;eafat~efacc
division Is la the process o~ ooosollda~log 0rates~from
each o~ ~he two furnaces and combieleg thel leto the east
furnace anticipating ~bfl me will gO bach into operation'
math the siogle ueit'netll new grates cue be received.
I have authorized order for the new grates aid the
cost alii bo $3000 to refit the furnaces nod restoeh. As
· first itel of this report, It is recolmeAded that the
Council by budge~ ordinance amendment epproprlate the sum
of S3000 rot this purpose.
la going leto the furnaces thlA past week, me have
malls. These ere the brick walls that line each of the
furences, la the ~o. 2 furnace, there is one well nnd a
section of see other wall mhere the firebrick has buckled
and is in Aeed o( replacement. The one entire nail mas
buckled some when the last modifications were made in i966
nail et that tile. The section of the other nail that is
buckled was partially replaced in the 1966 modifications.
These waC] ere observed closely nad continuously and during
Refractory such as this should he replaced before it
falls bot~ because to the damage to the internal furnaces
and because they serve as support for · considerably amount
o( the ~ernace lestalletloa up to the floor Abate.
in the course of the current temporary close-donn~ me
are using this opportueity to go over the refractory wells.
]t is our opinion that these need to be replaced and that
the estimated cost As SYeSGO. This, barterer, would he
subject to change based on more specific bids.
he £eel thaL Lhis shoulG be anticipated nam anQ would
ask authorization for the expenditure and authorization to
prepare advertising plans end specifications. The alternate
would be if Clt~ Council Manted to defer It until the new
July I budgeto
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Uirst
Julian F. NiFst
City yanager~
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur In the recommendations of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=10101) AN 0RDINA~CE to amend and reordain Section #64, 'Maintenance of
City Property," of the 1967-6~ Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 108o)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motioe was seconded
by Mr. Boswell and hdopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Pollard! #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ 7. *
NAYS: None ......................... O.
BBDGE~-~AGES-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted the following
report recommending an additional appropriatioe of $4,100.00 for orertime funds:
'Roanoke, Virginia
June 3, 1968
Honorable Mayor And City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen;
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This la to supplement the item on the Ageadi as to a
request for addi~iostl overtime feuds. On April 1, 1968, a
request usa made or City Coeucil for a supplemental appro-
priation of $10,000 mkich nas approved.' As f advised at the
time, it nas anticipated that these' funds mould be adequate by
nil calculations tO carry through to the end of the fiscal
year. This mould have been so except for the unexpected
situation that occurred ia refuse collectloa~ The manpower
shortages necessitated the assignment of collection orems on
aa overtime basis to collect for stets for mhich me did not
have sufficient personnel to make regular run collections.
Analysis of the refuse costs for the particular period
Indicates a total sdditionnl appropriation o! approximately
$4,100. It is untlcipated that this amount by supplemental
appropriation mould enable us to carry through June.
It should be anted thuS'as a result of the personnel
shortage la Sanitation that approximately $50,000 mill not
be expended in the Sanitation personnel account this year.
Expenditures by thy mgnth
July $ 1,769
August 1,352
September I,SII
October 1,650
Norember 4,349
December 3,107
January 33,797
February 13,326
March 2,723
April 1,740
Nay 4,100
It is recommended that City Council by budget ordinance
ameedment appropriate the sum of $4,100 to the overtime accoant.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Rir~t
City Manager'
Mr. Mbeeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:'
(mi§ID2) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~g?, 'Overtime Pay
and Terminal Leave,' of the lgD?-h9 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 32, page IO8.)
Mr. Wheeler maned the adoption, of the Ordinunce. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lick and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Lisk, Perktnson, Pollard, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor, submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of April, 1960.
Mr. Perkinson moved that tbe report be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
PARKS A~D PLAYGROUndS: Council having appointed a committee composed of
Mayor Denton O. Dillard, Chairman, James £. Jones and Vincent S. Wheeler to study
tie Resolutions of tbu. CIvitaa Club of Roanoke aid tie East 6ute Civic League cf
Roanoke, requesting tilt all city-Om,ed lead ~obcttimg uo~.adJucnot to Tinker Creek,
situated beam*el the northern corporate limits of the City of Roanok~ and the torah*:
limits of tie Toua of Vier*o, be dedicated for park purposes, and to study the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission that the requests.be granted,
excepting the l~ud aa which the Tinker Elementary School is located, for tie*
purpose of vi*ming the site ia question end submitting its report and recommeadsti
to Couocil, the committee submitted the foil,ming repo~t, recommending*that the
above land be dedicated for parking purposes, excepting the land on which the Tlek
Creek School is located upoh certain terms end conditions:
"May 31, 1960
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Your committee, appointed to view the site and to submit a report
and recommendation on the re,heirs of the Ci~lta~ Club of Roanoke
and the East Gate Civic League,~that all City owned land abutting
and adjacent to Tinker Creek. situated between the northern
corporate limits of the City of'Roanoke and the northern cor-
porate limits of the Toun of Vihton be dedicated for park purposes.
excepting the land on which thelTinker Creek School is located.
submits the foil*ling report:
The Committee has vi*ned the site mud has revieued the
report from the planning commission recommending the approval of
the requests mad~ by the Clvitun Club of Roanoke ann the East
Gate Civic League. The Committee makes the following recom-
mendations:
1. That all of the City owned laud abutting and adjacent
to Tluke~ Creek signeted betweem the northern cor-
porate limits of the Town of Vinton and the northern
corporate limits of the City of Roanoke, (in the
vicinity of Masons Mill Road), including all of the
approximate 6 a~res of the water, department property
in the vicinity of tie o~d mill wheel and the dam,
part of mhich land extend} into Roanoke County, be
dedicated for park purposes, excepting the land on
which the Tinker Creek school in located. (Indicated
la green on the attached map).
2. That all of the land now known as the East Ga~e
landfill site, which area is included as a future
park and playground in a long range development
plan entitled *Parks-Playgrounds-Open Spaces* prepared
by the Department of City Planning and the Department
of Parks and Recreation, published in December
be dedicated for pack purposes; provided however,
that no park develppment or activities shall interfere
in anyway with the operation of the landfill as long
as such operation is continued at this location.
(Indicated in oranS~ on ~ttached map.)
S! Benton O, Dillard
Mayor Benton O. Dillard, Chairman
S! James E, J9n~s
S~ Vincen~ S. Wheeler
Vincent S. ~heeler'
Mr. Nh*lief moved that Council concur In the recommendations of the com-
mittee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for prep*ration of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
Ih'FRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONINO: Ordiannce No. 18167, res,nlmg a O.46-acre tract of land and a
0.966 acre tract of laud located on the south side of Relrose Avenue, N. M,, betmeet
Thirty-first Street and Thirty-fifth Street, Official Tax Nos. 2650103 and 2650104
from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District,
having previously beer before Council rot its first reading, reed and laid oveF.,
mas uuala before the body, Mr. Eheeler offering the following for its second
readitg and final adoption:
(nlBlB?) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥o Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 265, Sectional 1966
Zone Hip. City of Roanoke, .in relation to Zoning,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance B~ok No. 32, page 106.)
Rt. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Follard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayer Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS; None ..........................O.
CITY GOVERNRENT: Council herin9 directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure expressing appreciation to the #ayor of the City of ~onju,
Republic of Korea, for a recent gift to the City of Roanoke; he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Nheeler offered the following Resolution:
(#1B103) A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to the Mayor of the City
of ~onju, Republic of Korea, for a recent gift to the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Res,[uti,n, see Resolution Book NO. 32, page 109.)
Rt. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The mation mas sec,nde
by Hr. Link and adopted by the foil,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk. Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Rayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. Jones brought to the attention of Council a
joint communication from Rt. John F. Marsico, Jr., Chairman, and Mr. R. H. Smith,
Co-Chairman, The Norwich Community Organization, pointing out that the Optimist
Club bas offered to sell the building and land adjacent to Norwich Park for the
price of $10,000 and urging that this matter be given favorable consideration in
the ~966-69 budget.
Rt. Jones moved that the matter be referred to 1968-69 budget study. The
motion mas seconded by Hr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-TRAFFIC: ar. Lisk brought to the attention of Council the matter
of installing a marning flashing light at the intersection of Fourth Street and Elm
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Avenue, S. N,, in the viclnlt7 or the Roanoke Lire Siring Crew Heldqnorters, and
moved that the mutter be referred to the Cia7 Rssnger tar itodT, report end
recommendation to Council rot consideration in the 1968o69 nudger Study. The
motion mss seconded by Hr, Pollard and nanntmousl7 ndopted.
On motion or Mr, Wheelers seconded by Mr. Boswell nnd unnoimonsly cdopted,
the meeting wis adjourned.
'APPRO~BO
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MgETIRG,
Monday, June 10, 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber Is the Municipal Building, Monday, June 10, 1968, et 2 p.m., the regular
meeting boer, with Mayor Blllurd presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John M. Boswell, James E. Jones, Durfd [. LInk,
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Vincent S. Mheeler end Mayor
Benton O. Dillard ............................. 7.
ABSENT: None .......................O.
OFFICERS:PRESR~f: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst. City Manager. Mr. Byron E. Bauer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. [incnnon, City Attorney, and Mr. d. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with e prayer by the Reverend Bobby E
Eey, ~ustor, Nortbside Church of Christ.
MINUTES: Copy nY the minutes of the regular meeting b,Id on Monday,
February 19, 1968, baying been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Jones, seconded by Mr. Link and enanlmously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
MATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
furnishing and delivering ductile-iron water pipe in carload lots to the Mater
Department, as and when urdered, during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968,
and ending June 30, 1969, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until
2 p.m., Monday, June 10, 196§, and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor
Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no repre=
sentutive 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:
Lynchburg Foundry Company $127,551.00
Clow Corporation 128,050.00
American Cast Iron Pipe Company · 129,245.00
Glamorgnn Pipe ~ Foundry Company 129,316.00
U. S. Plpe ~ Foundry Company 136,413.00
. 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 Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F.
Hirst and Thomas W. Dunn ns members of the committee.
ZONING-PLANNING: Council having continued a public hearing on the recom-
mendation of the City Planning Commission that Chapter 2, Subdivision Regulations,
of Title ~¥1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, os amended, be revised until
2 p.m., Monday, June 10, 1968, the matter mas again before the body.
#r. Link moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p,m., Monday,
Jose l?, ~968. The motion mnn aeconded by Hr, Perhinson und uncnimoualy odoptud.
PETITIONS A~qD CO#HUHICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A commuaicotion from the Appolochicn Power Company
submitting a lint ol street lights lustutled ond~or removed during the month Of
#ny, lgGH, won her*re Council.
Hr. Rheeler moved that the communication be received end filed. The
motion ems seconded by Yr. Pollard and uccoieously adopted..
RHOGET=COWPENSATIO~ HOARD: Notices that the Compensation Hoard has
tentatively fixed the salaries and expenses Of the Office of tho Attorney for tho
.Commonuealth for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969. in the total amount of
$51,995.00; the City Tresserer in th~ total aa*ant Of $110,g73.50; the Commissioner
of the Revenue in the total amount of $112,263.00; the City Sergeant in the ,total
amount of $1§~,260.00; and the office expenses of the Clerk of Courts for the
fiscal year 1968-69 in the total amount of $73,6§6.00, mere before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the tentative budgets be referred to
Hudget Study. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Bosmell and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from Mr. nad Mrs. John W. Nebb,
Presidents of the Falrview Elementary Parent-Teacher Association, urging that the
teacher salary scale proposed by the Roanoke City School Hoard for 1966-69 be
approveu math.ut reservation, was before Council.
Mr. Link moved that the co~muqicatioq be referred to the 1968-69 Budget
Study. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and,unanimously adopted..
HEALTH DEPAHTME~-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Council having taten under
advisement a request of the League of Women Voters of the Roanoke Area that,the
Housing and Hygiqne Ordinance be amended so that the city may enforce necessary
repairs to houses without causing the eviction Of the tenants; that both renewal
and rehabilitation projects be considered without delay; and that Negro representa-
tion be provided immediately on the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority, ~the ,Housing and Hygiene Hoard, the Planning Commission and in the
Planning De'par~ment. and having directed that the requests be formarded to the
City of Roanok~ Redevelopment and Housing Authority end the Housing and Hygiene
Board for their information, a communication from Nrs. Richard R. Huddick, Presidenl
of the League of.Women Voters of the Roanoke Area. transmitting methods of housing
and hygieue code enforcement as previously requested by Council, was before the
body.
Mr. Jones moved.that the material he taken under advisement end that it
b~forearded to the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the
Housing and Hygiene Hoard for their information in connection math their study of
the matter; also, that Council express its appreciation to the League of
Voters of the Rqanoke Area for it~ murk in compiling the report. The,notion mss
seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted
HUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Hoard,
requesting that $11,933.00 be appropriated to provide for special in=service
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trololog programs during the mouth of Jane, said om*ant being 100 per cent
reimbursable by the state, ets before ¢ouocll~
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council colcur in the request of ibc School Oosrd
iud offered the foil,ming emergency Ordinance:
(mlOI04) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordoln Section m2000, *Schools -
Instruction," of the 1967-66 Appropriation Ordinance, mad providing for uu emergencl
(For full'text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook ~o, 32, page 109.)
Mr, Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Llsh and adopted'by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs; Bosmell, Jones, Lash, Perhlnson. Pollard. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......... ~ ....................... T.
NAYS: None .........................
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roan*he City School Hoard,
requesting an appropriation of $2o000.00, representing a donation from the William
Fleming High School Internal Acc*mats Fond for the completion of tennis courts at
that school, which bas been deposited with the City Treasurer on April 24, 1968,
before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~lHl05) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordain Section mi2000, "Schools -
Improvements and Betterments,~ of the 1967-66 Appropriation Ordinance.' and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 32. page 110.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and aC*pled by the following vote:
· - AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Lfsk', Perkins*n. Pollard, Mb,clef and
Mayor Dillard .................................. T.
NAYS: None .........................O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: ~ The following communication fro~ the Roanoke City School
Board, requesting that $35.130. O0 be appropriated for Project Act and that
$138,370.00 be appropriated for Project Mars, which are 100 per cent reimbursable
from 'federal funds, mas before Council:
· June 6. 1968
TO the Honorable Mayor
and Members Of City Council
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The~ Roanoke City School Board at its meeting May 14, 1968
respectfully requested City Council to appropriate supplementary
funds for two Federal programs as foil*ms:
27=000 Project READ, under Public Law 69-10,
Title I Project 72B-124 (A.C.T,) $ 35.130.00
28-000 Project MARS, under Public Lam 69-10,
Title I Project ~2B-124 (Second Step) $138,370.00
These supPlemeetury uppXop'rlutions Sill be reimbursed 100
per cost free Federal re·ds, At the close of the present
fiucul 7ear, it sill be hecessury th!t you re-u~propriute
these, es sell es other e.expended Federal funds.
Attuched Is · budget clessificutio· amending each of the
above requests.
PROJECT ACT
27-100 Personnl Services $121,130;00
27-200 Supplies 12,017.00
27-400 Health Services 3,000.00
21-500 Travel 1,770.00
27-600 Operation of Plant 3,600,00
27v800 Fixed Charges 43,144.00
27-900 Food Services 600.00
27-1230Equipment 2.806.00
S!88.~67,00
pROJECT SECOND STEP
26-200 Personal Services $275,026°00
28-200 Supplies 83,940.00
29-400 Health Services 3,000,00
26-S00 Travel
26-600 Fixed Chargea 16,929.00
28-900 Food Services 30000.00
26-1230Equipmeot ~,001,00
~97t371.00
S! A. F. Fisher
Au F. Fisher
Director of Business and Finance
and Clerk of the Board'
Mr. Pollaro move6 that ~ouncil concur in the, request of the School Board
nnd offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#18166) AN ORDINANCe to amend and reordain Section ~27000, "Schools -
Project Act,' and Section. m26000, *Schools - Project Second Step,' of the 1967-66
Appropriation Ordinance, and proridfflg for an e=ergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 111.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion sas Seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the follouing vote:
:AYBS: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perhinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS:. A communication from the Roanoke City. School Board,
requesting an a~propriation of $66,356.00 to Project Headstart, shich is 100 per
cent reimbursable from federal funds, sas before Council.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur la the reque.st of the School Board
and offered the following emergency Ordlnnnce~
(s19167) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section s41000, "Schools -
Summer Head Start," of the 1967-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For ~full text of Ordinance,* see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 111.)
Kr. Llsh moved tb~ adoption of the Ordinance. The motion sas seconded bF
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayer Dillard ........................ 7.
WAYS: None ...................O.
4§9
BUDGET-SCSOOLS~ Council hsvlog referred the pay scale of the teachers
end other pr*rossi*del personnel of the School System as recommended b7 the Roanoke
City School Board for the fiscal year beginning July 10 1960, to the 196e-6g
Budget Study, Hr. Jack B. Coulter, Vice-Chairman of the Roanoke City School Board,
advised that a number of the teachers mill not sign contracts for 1968-69 until
the proposed pay scale for teachers and other professional personnel of the School
System in approved and requested that Council state its intent to approve the pay
scale so that the School Board can obtain the necessary contracts from the teachers
for next year.
In a discussion of the matter, #r. Rheeler pointed out that other groups
are asking for salary increases and that he feels all of them should be considered
at the same time.
Mayor Dillard explained that action on approval of the School Board Budge~
has been delayed because the City Charter requires that the School System budget be
considered last.
Er. Boswell questioned whether or not sufficient funds for the salary
increase are in sight.
Mr. Jones stated that he would vote for the pay scale with the distinct
understanding that it is to be applied to tea~ers and other p~ofessional personne
of the School System already employed in that capacity.
Mr. Pollar~ stated that he is in favor of Increasing the pay scale, but
that he must kno~ where the money is coming from before he votes for it.
The City #nudger questioned the differential betmeen the salaries of
other city employees as compared with employees of the School System and suggested
that Council give consideration to n proposed pay scale for other city employees
before, it adopts, the 1968-69 budget.
The matter having been discussed at length, Mr. Link moved that Council
concur in the request of the School Board and, offered the following Resolution
stating the Intent of Council to approve the pay scale of the teachers and other
professional personnel of the School System as recommended by the Roanoke City Scho~
Board for the fiscal year ,beginning July 1,, 1966: ,
(mlB18U) A RESOLUTION to state the Council's intent to approve the pay
scale of the teachers and other professional personnel of the Roanoke school system
as recommended by the Roanoke City School Board for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1968.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 112.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion ~as seconded
by Br. #heeler and. adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Iheeler and mayor Dillard .......
NAYS: messrs. Boswell and Pollard .................. ~ ............... 2.
#ith further reference to the proposed budget of the School Board.
Coulter stated that because of business commitments and vacations the School Board
is g,lag to have · difficult time to get e quorum and cshed if Council w,old set
I dole for considering the School Budget.
Mayor Dlllar.d stat.ed that Council mill consider the proposed School Eudge~
o? Jane 2?, 1960, or at na ecriler date if it completes its Budget Study sessions
before that time.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report, recom-
mending that $100.00 be transferred to provide for replacement of the moltiporpose
voltmeter at Roanoke Municipal (W,,drum) Airport:
MR,on,he, Virginia
June 10, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Recently the multipurpose voltmeter utilized at the Airport
for trouble shooting the runuay lighting system mas damaged
mhlle in use. This piece of equipment is needed almost daily
in maintaining this system.
As replacement of this piece of equipment mas not antici-
pated in the budget, to procure a replacement item would
require a transfer of funds. Xt is suggested that City Council,
by appropriate budget ordinance, transfer $100.00 from Airport
Account 65, Object Code 39, Operating Supplies and Materials
to Object Code 54, Operating Equipment (Replacement) to procure
this item.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hits*
City Manager#
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring the $100.00:
(g18169) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section n65, "Airport,* of
the 19b?-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance 6,ok No. 32, page 113.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perkins,n, Pollard, Hheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................7.
NAYS: None ...................... O.
BUDGET-CITY MARKET: The City Manager submitted the f,Il,ming report
recommending that $15H.00 be transferred to provld~ funds for a new Sealer of
Weights and Measures to attend a training program and conference in Washington,
~Roanohe, Virginia June 10, 1q69
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In about December of this past year we lost, through
resignation, the City*a Sealer of Weights aid Measures. A new
employee was appointed to this position and we sent him through
a period of training. He, however, stayed with us a short time
then resigned.
Mitkln the past month and u half a'oeu Sealer has been
appointed and me are lB need of fends to take advantage of a
training opportunity pa weights and measures which money ee
had expended, for tho short-term, employee. .
There is a training program and conference in Mashiagtoo
June 17 ~l'which alii be of considerable advantage. Me feel
we can hold off some other expenditures amd make · transfer
the Market budget of $150 from Account 36, Printing pad Office
Supplies, to Account 23, Travel Expense and. Education.
It ~S recoumended ~o the City Cbuacil by budget ordinance
emendmeot to provide for this transfer which we would like to
make at this time.
Respectfully sobwitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Jalian F. Hlrst
City Manager"
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(elOlgO) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #6b. 'Market," of
the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 113.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Royor 5111ar~ .................................
NAYS: None .......................... O.
STATE HIGHMAYS: The City Manager submitted the followln9 report,
advising that an allocation by the Virginia Department of Highways .for the purchase
of the vacant lot On th~ northwest corner Of the intersection Of Jefferson Street
and Elm Avenue for street purposes will not be available until after July 1o 1969,
hut that the City of Roanoke may purchase the property and be reimbursed on the
basis of the per cent of funds in effect at that time:
"Roanoke, Virginia
June 10, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Counci!
Roanoke, Virgl. nla
Gentlemen:
The City Council on February 26, 1969, forwarded a resolution
to the Virginia Department of Highways asking the State Highway
Department to purchase, as advance acquisition of highway right of
May, the vacant lot on the northwest corner of the intersection
of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. This point is also the
intersection of U.S. 221, Jefferson Street and Virginia Route 24.
The need of this property has been pressed because of the con-
tinuing necessity of improvements at the intersection to facilitate
traffic flow which is becoming increasingly difficult since the
extension of Interstate 581 to Elm Avenue and the improvement of
Elm Avenue to Jefferson Street.
This is writteo to bring the City Council up-to-date on
developments in this matter ~nd to inform you as I have been
advised.
The District Engineer of the Virginia Department of Highways,
Mr. C. F. Kellan, wrote to me on March 20, 1960, folloning the
resolution, in part, as follows:
session petced~l~glslitlOh b~lih mould-iiobie"~be"':~'
Hlginu; Department to'purciute.rlgh~'of nor'leaded:for
future construction projects;: Due ~6 the
urban projects that me expect to sdvertiso within the
next two or. three ;esrs,-thO Department does eot deem
Is'advisable it this time to perchsse~rlght of uny rot
the improvement of Route 221 l~ the City or Rounoke
since several larger proJeets cousiderebly more edrseced,
such'as tie Snort.eft Exprossms~ and bypasses of Lyecbo
burg lid other cities, that mill require more funds ~or
the purchase of right of may then'the amount ih the
Revolving Feud. X might also call your attention, to the
where it is estimated tilt the right of wly mill cost
ia'excess of four million dollars.
*Mr. L. O. RaiSon, Urban Engineer, states that he bBS
no objection that if the City sees fit to buy this piece
of property .hen the project is ready for construction
the property mould be appraised end the City reimbursed
for that portion needed for construction. Of course,
the reimbursement mould be based on the percent of
funds in effect et that time.*
Following tint Mr. Eeltam then again wrote to me on April 17o
1969, bs follows=
*With reference to your letter of March 27, 1968,
mush to advise that your request has again been taken
up bith our Central Office. M~. L. O. Batten, State
Urban Engineer, advises that the City of Roanoke cae
'purchase the property and be reimbursed as outlined In
my letter to you dated March 2U, 196B.
'Xf me are to participate In the purchase of the property
is'mill be ~ecessacy t5 have'a survey an~ prepare a p'lan
sheet for this acquisition. The plan mill have to be
approved by Mr. Douglas B. Fugate for right of may
acquisition. It will be necessary that · Commission.
allocation be made before the purchase could be
consummated by the Department. This allocation mould
not be available until after July l,
*]n order to receive the benefits in the immediate future,
it would appear the suggestion recommended In my letter of
March 20 would be the logical one to fo~low.*
Further Inquiries since that time do not make the matter
appear to be any differently and the above appears to be the status
and position of the State Highway Department. This is submitted
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirsh
Julian F. Hirsh
City Manager"
Mr. Nheeler moved that the matter be referred to lqbB-69 Budget Study.
The motion was seconded by Mr.' Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFXC: The City Manager submitted the' following report, ~ecommending
that two parking meters on the south side of Mel~s Avenne, H, E., between the
"Roanoke, Virginia
June lO,
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The City is in receipt of u proposal from Hotel Roan.eke.
for the removal' of tw*o parking meters on th~ s'outh s, lde of
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iellq Avenue betmeea thc locdiag dock entrance ko the hotel
cod the garsge driveway. Actbe CounCil ~ulll recol'l rr'0m i
request o short time igc mherein meters mere added on Wells
Aveo~e, west or tho above l~cflio~ the hotel closed the
entrance and exit to its parking lot otto Wells Avenue.
This hsd 8 related effect of soBeuhot cutting damn on the
amount of space availsble it the hotel's on-premise loading
doch area. Three meters uere instilled ut this eliminated
crossovero
To help offset the reduction ,in loading dock *area nad
to ncconodote additional loading area needed, it is recom-
mended that meters 12A nad 13A on the sooth side of Wells
Avenue, N. E., between the locdlng dock entrance cad the
garage entrance to the hotel, be removed. To space a Sma-
space landing zone mill be established at this location for
loading and unloading purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Nirst
Julian F. Birst
City Manager"
Mr. iheeler 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. Link and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager aubmitted a mritten report that Mr.
J. ~. Foley has requested city water service to property described as Lot 1, Block
2, Sunnybr~ok Section, in Roanoke County, that there is au 6-inch water main in
Dexter Road which will provide good service to this lot, an~ recommended that the
request be granted.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be taken under advisement. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
After taking the matter under advisement, Mr. [heeler moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the following
Resolution:
(elBlgl) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve · metered
water connection to certain premises located ootslde the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Eesolotion, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 114.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde¢
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messra. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
· Mayor Dillard .................................. 7. NAYS: None ........................ :0.
STATE HIGHWAYS; Council having taken under advisement the adoption of a
Resolution approving a proposal to revise and amend that portion Of the Major
Arterial Highway Plan of the City of Roanoke which contemplates and oboes a 9rede
separation interchange at Orange Avenue and Milllamson Road (O. S. Route 460 and
U. $. Routes 11 and 220) and provide, instead, for an exteasioo of Wells
Avenue, N, E,, and aa interchange therefrom to Orange Avqnue,
N. E., (U. S. Route 460), pending receipt of a Resolution of the
Plaeulug Commission, the City Plunallg Commission submitted the following Resolution
umeuding Its udopted'lgS0 RigiD.nil Hlgheuy Plan to lndiuate the revision:
WA .R~.SOL~T I0N
by the
MOANOSE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
June St 1968
NHF~EAS, the Rounoke City P/unulag Commission bis adopted
u 1980 Regional Highway Pluu, uud
MRRREAS, se~tequeut actions have Indicated the desirability
of u minor revision in these plans, iud
NRERKAS, certain ~lans make i't mnndutQvy that revisions be
made in order to peril* smooth flow of traffic, und
NHEREAS, a public hearing on the highway in question has
been advertised twice ie the local uewspuper, and
NNEREAS, u Joint public heaving of the Roanoke Valley
RegiQnal Planning Commission, Roanoke City Council and the
Roanoke City Planning Commssion mas held on June 3, I968 at
2:00 p.m., In the Roanoke City Council Chambers, and
NEER~AS, the Roanoke City planning C'ommlsslQ~ has agree'd
that the proposed amendment to the adopted 1980 Highway Plan
is to the best interest of the comaunlty welfare,
NON', THEReFORe, GE 1T' RESOLVED that the Roanoke City
Planning Commission does amend its adopted 1980 Regional
Highway Plan to indicate a shift of the Veils Avenue Extension
from its proposed 1980 location to the new location as shonn
on Change No. 1 to Major Arterial Highway Plan, December 1963,
- Orange Avenue-Seventh Street, N. E. Interchange (Extension of
Wells Avenue, N. E.) dated May 1969.
ATTEST:
S! David pick
David Dick, Chairman
1. ~e do not approve of slum landlords on City
3o Mayor Dillard has sllooed ali this deceit and
Some of you with your aucleut Ideas are unable to
can not jusly help the poor.and should retire.
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received
As a ubole me feel we hove been completly and unjustly Ignored
bF lack o( concern for our problems by our city fathers.
Oh would me the porter the gift to give us to see our selves os
others see us.
councilmen this great
First me mould like for you to know that me are tke voter of
tomorrow. Our votes alii be counted ia tomovroms electio,.
Our main reason for being here ore for better housing and to
stop unfair eviction or the poor.
Mr.' Dosuel~:
During you term as councilman Just how. many things hove you
oppose?
Mr. Jones: As himself
You seem to be a fair and Just person, why aren't you running
for re election
Mr. Link:
Me know you are an authority on every subject and hove been
dealing with the people in Kimball so can you tell ns why you
seek re election? Me heard you are opposed to secret meetings.
Mr. Dillard:
Mhy are you running for re election after making the statement
'God forgive them for they know not what they do?' Is is
because you do not feel God has forgiven you? What is that.
Mr. Perkinson:'
, You are ,an attorney and you have never heard of the word
*escrow' have you heard of tent cities?
Mr. Pollard
You are one of our elder councilmen and seem to be an authority
on the city's economic affairs why do you feel the poor welfare
recipients Qon't neeo more money?
Mr. Mheeler *
You are the vic mayor and seeking re election how do you feel
about better housing, streets and lighting. Math your ancient
ideas are you seeking re election or retirement?
'Mr. Hlrst
You are our city manager and have asked us for our views on
housing now me would like to ask you why haven*t you given
the city workers their raise so they can live in better
housing?
I might run the city but city council runs me so you see my
hands are tied**
Mrs. Juanita Taylor also read the following prepared statement on
by the residents of the Kimball area:
*Today yon have seen the leaders of the poor in action. Me
are members Of the R.O.C. (The Roanoke Orginization of Communitys)
and How we were treated here will have a great effect on the
voting tomorrow. Mr. Mayor we would like to know are these
doors almay locked and do you alway have policemen On guard, or
is this your way of welcoming the poor people. Me did not
come to see how many policemen you have or to give yon the
opportunity to use your~eu riot equipment. Me only came to
protest poor housing. Poor Mr. Hirst might run the City but
City Council sure run him.#
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Pollard offered the followir
Resolution approving and adopting the revision and amendment of a portion of the
Major Arterial Hlghnay Plan:
(~1R192) A RESOLUTION approving and adopting a certain revision and
amendment of a portion of the City's Major Arterial Highway Plan, December, 1963.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook NO. 32, page 114)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secondel
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................................
NAYS: Mr. Roswell ............................. 1.
ZONING: Conscil having referred to the City Flssniug Commission for
study, report iud recommendation I request of Mr." William mitac, et al., that un
approximately $?-ucre tract of land located in the uorthmest section of the city
south of Interstate Route 581 end north of proposed State Route 116 be rezoued from
RS-3, Single Family Residential District, to ~DM, Industrial Development District,
the City Planning Commission submitted a written report mithout a recommendation
for or against the request for renaming.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Allen #. ~aples, Attorney,
representing ar. Millism Matts, et si., requesting n public he'ring on the matter,
mas also before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that a public hearing on the request for rezoning be hel~
at 2 p.m,, July IS, Ig60. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted,
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation a petition of fif~y-etght residents of the nortbuest
section, requesting that certain properties located north of Orange Avenue, bounded
on the west by Tenth Street and the east by martell Street, be rezoned from aG-I,
General Residential District, and RD, Duplex Residential District, to RS-3, Single
Family Residential District, the City Planning Commission submitted a written
report, recommending that the request be granted with the exception of the ?.?O-acre
Fenn tract which should remain R~-l, Multi-Family ResidentielDistrict.
In this connection, Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr** Attorney, representing the
petitioners for rezunlng, appeared before' Council and requested that due to develop-
ments concerning the Penn tract the entire question be referred back to the City
Planning Commission.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the original request for renaming be referred back
to the City planning Commission for further study, report and recommendation to
Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council havingreferred ~o the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation the request of #r. Warren L. norris that property located
on the east side of Hll~ebrandRoad, N. W., between Mhitney Avenue and U. S. Route
11, described as Lots 19, 20 and 21, Section 5, Church Court, Official Tax No.
2202232, be rezoned from C-2, General Commercial District, to aG-2, General Residen-
tial District, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending
that the request be granted.
Mr. Perkiuson moved that a public bearing on the matter be held at 2 p.m.,
July 15, 1968. The motion mas seconded by Mr. LUsh and unanimously adopted.
STREETS A~D ALLEYS: Council having re ferred to the City Planning Commissi(
for study, report and recommendation the request of Blue Ridge Trams fer Company,
Incorporated, that a ?5-foot portion of fflssourf Avenue, N. E., parallel to Indiana
Avenue, extending east fromthe No~folk and Western Railway Company tracks, be
vacated~discontinued'and closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a mri~en
report, recommending that the request be granted.
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Nr, Wheeler moved that · public hearing aa the matter be held st
July 15, 1960. The mbtlon was seconded by Mr. Lick and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF CORHITYEES:
PAY PLAN: The committee appointed to study the step.system under the
Pay ~laa for classified city employees submitted the folloulng report:
'June 3, 1960
To the City Council
Roanoke, V~rglala
Gentlemen:
Your undersigned committee nas appointed to study the step
increase system acm ia effect for classified City employees.
The cbmmittee has reviemed the pay plan rules as enacted by the
City Onuncll on January 3, 19bi, end as subsequently amended and
has discussed math the appropriate personnel the operating pro-
cedures under these rules. Specifically the committee has
reviewed the present system mhich requires ten (10} years for
employees, except fire and police, to reach the maximum step 6
in any one position, in the City's pay plan.
The committee recommends the enactment by the City ,
Council of an Ordinance to provide the following:
An employee of the city under the classified pay
plan may be reviewed after six (6) months initial
employment and his eligibility for a one step
increase may be established. Thereafter, at least
one year's service shall hare been completed in a
step before advancement to the next higher step.
This policy shall supersede any provisions of the
City pay plan of January 3, 1961, as may be In
conflict herewith.
The committee has conferred with the Auditor and it has
been computed that to function under this revision of policy
and thereby eliminate the one-half step, adjustments under the
present pay plan would represent un additional cost to the
City of approximately $15,000 per year.
The committee further recommends that the City Council
review and give consideration to a total revision of the Ci~ 's
pay plan rules. There has been previously submitted to the
form a basis for the review.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ John M. Boswell
John W. Boswell
S/ James E. Jones
Janes E. Jones
S/ Frank N. Perktnson, Jr.
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr.~
Mr. Boswell moved that Council coucu~ in the recommendations of the
committee and that the matter be ]eferred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkiason and unanimously
adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Council having referred to a committee the offer of
Messrs. R. C. Bradley and J. D. Poff of a l?-acre tract of land located on the
southeast side of Fairland Road, N. W., between Cove Road,and Interstate Route 591,
being a portion of a 32.487-acre tract of land, Official Tax No. 2471401, in
exchange for a 12.B3-acre tract of land owned by the City of Roanoke on Airport Roac
near the intersection of State Route 118, the committee submitted the following
report recommending that the city neither sell nor dlerwise dispose of the property
On Airport Road nor purchase the tract of land on Fairland Road:
'goutohet Virginia
June lC. 1968
Honorable Mayor and Cl~y ~n~ll
Roaaohe. Virginia
Gentlemea~
Tie City Council on lay 20. 1960, referred to yotr Reel
Estate Committee at offer from Hescrs. W. G. Bradley and J. D.
Pelf ukfoh proposed to convey to the City of Roanoke a l?-
acre tract of land located on the southeast side of Falrland
Road. ~. W., in exchange for the conveyance by the City to
1he proponents of approximately 12.03 acres outed by the City
os the Airport Road near the intersection of State Route 119.
Tour Real Estate Committee met on June 3t 1968, to consider
this mutter.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the City
nat sell or othermise dispose of this property at the Airport
because of the current need of,the C4ty to retain ted acquire
all properties that it can in that area for use by the Airport
or Airport related sctivities.
The committee further ndrlses the City Coua¢il that it
continues o[ the opinion, ns previously expressed, that
riem of other pressing property requirements currently on the
City, that it mould not be advantageous, as n priority matter,
far the City to otherwise purchase the IT-acre tract of land
os Fairland Road.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, br.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
S! J. Robert Thomas
J, Robert Thomas
S/ J. NJ Klncanon
James N. Kincanon*
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the offer be rejected. The motion sas seconded by Mr, Rheeler
and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAXNS-IATER DEPARTMENT: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received on furnishing and delivering liquid chlorine to the Rater
Department and Semage Treatment Plant for the period beglnniag July 1, 1960, and
ending June 30, 1969t submitted the following report recommending that the low bid
of Roanoke Chemical-Corporation for furnishing and delivering liquid chlorine to
the ~ater Department at $,0~5 per pound and to the Semage Treatment Plant at
$.0478 per pound be accepted:
'To The City Council
Roanoke, VJroiula
Gentlemen:
The attached is a tabulation of the bids received and opened at
the meeting of City Council on June 3, 1968 for furnishing and
delivering Liquid Chlorine to the Mater Department and Sewage .
Treatment Plant for the period beginning July 1, 1966 and
ending June 30, 1969.
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The lie bids, uhl~h~sr~"ldeiti~a~'~e~smob~s,acre* subd~tted
by Roanoke CheuJcel Corporelioe, So,em, Virginia ltd laSley-
Regis Chemicals, Incorporated, #iedl&loms, P&essylGeeJe~ A
representative of the NseleyoRe0ss Ckemicsls, Incorporated
his informed'the ParchaSieb'Agent that Roseoke Chemical Cora
poratioe is their distributor rot this ares uhich accoumts for
the ldeeticol*bids~ Tk~ representative further explained that
their distributor reteins i stock of Chlorine in the 150 pound
cylinders mhich'mouid'be ahllsble in case of emergency.
It la recomm~"ded~b~6uv c0Uiittee that a coetrart be suarded
to Roanoke Chemical Corporation for furnishing eld delivering
Liquid ChlorJee to the Dater Department at $.095 per pound,
iud to the Seesge Treatment Pleat at $.0478 per pound. The
said firm proposes to furnish the Chlorine iR accordance milk
Federal Dpecifications OBoC-120e and ell requirements and
specifications of the City of Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted.
~ $/ James E. J6ues
James E. Jones, Chairman
S/ Byron £. Boner
Byron B. Bauer
S! Thanes W. Dunn
and offered the following emergency Osfinance:
(~1D193) AN ORD1NANC~ authorizing the purchase' of supplies Of liquid
chlorine to the City*s Water Department and ~o the Sewage Treatment Plant for
certain periods of time, upon certain terms and provisions, by accepting a certain
bid made to the City; rejecting certain other bids; and providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.~32, page 116.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance~ The motion ~s s~conded by
Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, ~isk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. T.
NAYS: None ................. ~ ......... O.
CITY JAIL-CITy NURSING BOR~-JU¥~NIL£ DBYENTIO~ DOI~: The ~ommlttee
appointed, to tabulate the bids received on furnishing end delivering dairy products
to the City Jail, City Nursing. Dose and Juvenile Detention Dome for th~ period
beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30,1969, submitted th~ followin~ report,
recommending that the low bad'of Clover~Creumiry Coupnny he accepted:
"To the City Council · '
Roanoke, Virginia
Bids mere opened and reed before City Council at its regular meet-
lng on June 3, 1968 for furnishing and delivering Dairy Products
to the City Jail. City Dome and Juvenile Detention Dome for the
period beginning July 1, 1968 and ceding June 30, 1969.
As can be seen from the attached tabulation, tug bids mere recei-
ved for supplying the Dairy Products. Based on the estimated
quantities, the .low bid mss submitted by 'Clover Creamery Company
at u total net price of $5,462.79. The said firm proposes to
supply the Dairy Products Ju accordance with the specifications
and requirements of the City of Roanoke.
It iv recomueaded by your committee that o oontraot be guarded to
Clover Creamery Company for supplying the Dairy PRoducts, et the
unit prices listed le their bid;, for the period begJonJng July 1,
1968 and tiding June 30, 1969.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Jones E. Jones
James E, Janes, Chairmen
S! Byroo E. Hurter
Byron E, Hsner
S/ Thomas M. Dune
Thomas V. Dune"
~r. Jones mated that Council concur Jn the recoumeodation of the committee
and offered the folloming emergency Ordlnvnce:
(e18194) AN OROINANCE anarding a contract for furnishing and delivering
certain dairy products to the City Jell. City Hame and Juvenile Detention Hone for
the period beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969: accepting a bid made
therefor, nod rejecting another bid; ned providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 117.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion mas seconded
by Mr. Lish and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hoswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard? ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
SE~EHS AND SYORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure amending the contract between the City of Roanoke and the
City of Salem dated October 16, 1953, dealing with the treatment of domestic and.
mercial nantes, by adding thereto a 31.45-acre tract of land located north of State
Route 838, he presented same. . .......
In a discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard stated that the committee
was of the opinion that the rate of charge to be made was $52.50 per million 9aligns
of such wastes, but that the rate of charge is $52.65 per million gallonn.
Mr. Nheeler then offered the fatiguing ResolutiOn adding the 31.4S-acre
tract of land to the contract:
(31H195) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Cityts acceptance from the City Of
Salem, for transmisdon and treatment, acceptable sewage and wastes from a certain
31.45 acre area of Roanoke County. upon certain terms and conditions and, to the
extent provided herein, amending the contract of October 16. 1953, between the City
of Roanoke and the Tonn of Salem, uaw the City of Salem, dealing with the treatment
of certain domestic and commercial wastes.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 32. page 118.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following 'rot'e:
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AYES: Ne ssrso Sosxull. Jones. LIsko Perhfasoo. Pollard. Wheeler amd
Nayor Dillard .................................. T.
NAYS: Noue ........... ~--~ ........... O.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AN0 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNOS: Couocil hsviag directed the City Altormey to
prepare the proper measure deaJgnatJsg all ~it~-ouned load abutting and sdJacemt to
Tinker Creek. situated betmeen the northerm corporate limits'of'the City of Roanoke
and the northers limits of the'Tome of Vintoa. for pork purposes, excepting the land
on mhich the Tinker Elementary School ia located, he presented same: ehereupon. Mr.
Llsk moved that the folloming Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~lSlg6) AN ORDINANCE dedicating certain public property for open space
end perk and recreational purposes; and providing therefor the name EAST GATE PARK.
WHEREAS. the City has heretofore by various and sundry deeds of conveyance
dedications and other instruments acquired the title to various and sundry lots.
tracts and parcels of lend along one or both sides of portions of Tinker Creeh os
hereinafter described, all of said land being situate in the northeast area of the
City known as East Gate and extending for a short distance outside the northeast
corporate line into Eomohe County. a portion of which said land is. at the present
time. being used for necessary sanitary landfill purposes of the City; and
WHEREAS. residents of the area. members of the East Gate Civic League and
other interested public officials and citizens have. in past years, taken great
interest i~ the development of the area along Tinker Creek. so as to ma~e the some
more usable for public park and recreational purposes and have. on various occasions
made organized efforts to clear, clean and othermise beautify said areas of land;
and
WHEREAS. a sizable portion of said land mas acquired by the City in the fi
piece for purposes of a public sanitary landfill and. later, for open space and
park and recreational purposes, so~e portions of which are at this tine still beh9
used for the City*s la'drill operations; and
WHEREAS. the Council is conscious of the need for the establishment of a
public park and recreational area in the East Gate section of the City and de,us the
land hereinafter described suitable for such purpose, and the City Planning Commis-
sion. to which the proposal has heretofore been referred, has recommended in mritin.
to the Council that the public park and recreational area be established as propose~
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN£D by the Council of the City of Roanoke os follows
That there is hereby eatublishe~ for open space andpublic park and
recreational purposes, aub~ect to the provJsims hereinafter'contained, all that
certain area or boundary of land situate in tke northeast section of the CRt7 along
Tinker Creek and extenCtng outside the northeast corporate limits into ROanbke County
more particularly described as follous:
'BEING oil of the lead
or ruuuleg
erly from~the north cor~arat~i, lfuit~
· ed beyond the eortheast-corperote-liuitn'of'thecll;.Of Eose&~
le the riolllty or Manet Mill Bond&iH. K;, including'ell-or.the
approximate 6-sore mill ·ad daisies'lyf*e'en'the north~tlde~of
Mason Mill Bond end OB both ·ides of Tinter Greek, · major por-
tion of ubich 6-acre tract~ lies in BooeBke~Cosoty! lo~ludiug,
also, all or the loud heretofore acquired by the City for the
purposb'of th~ Ebst Gut* Landfill iud lecludlug,' else, u
portia· of land ljlug south of Moses Mill koi4, N. E,, ted
of 20th Street, N. E., Exteeded, iud the strip of lind
betueeu Reset Mill Re·d, N. E,, iud Tinker Creek, between the
Meseu Mill Road bridge over Ti*kef Creek aid tbs bridge gu 13th
Street, N. E.. Extenaion, ·ad lb* City-outed property
the mesa side of 13th Street Extension beta*au Mason Mill Road
end Tinker Creek;EXCEPTING° honey*r, rrol the'aforesaid City-
gamed land being nam so dedicated ruope· spice o~ public park
and recreational purposes the 2,O-acre Tither Creek School
property situate on the mesL side or Rouen Mill Reed, N.
~he ·rea of lend being hereby set snide and dedicated s· ·tore-
· old being skein colored in green Iud orange on · certain
sketch or topographic pla· attached to u uritten couulttee report
made to the Council under date or Roy 31. 1968, mbich said report
and plan are on tile in the Office or the City Clerk.
~E IT FURTHER ORDAINED that no interfering park or recreational develop-
teat be made on nor Interfering public park or recreational use be mede of that
certain portion o~ the obeyed*scribed City-eased land uhich was heretofore acquired
and Is being used b~ the City for sanitary landfill operations, skein colored in
orange on the aforesaid plan. ag long as the City continues the operation of u
sanitary landfill at ·aid location.
BE IT FUEYHER GEDAINED that the property her*l· dedicated rot the afore-
said public uses and purposes be and is hereby incorporated into the City's public
park ny·ten, to be hereafter known and referred to as East Gate Park; and that said
property be placed under the lanageuent or the City Reneger end the Clty*· Depart-
The lotion Nas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted b! the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Boswell. Jones. Lisk, Perklnson, Pollard. Wheeler end
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Manager to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the furnishing of city water service to Section No. 4,
Montclair Estates, in Rea·eke County, he press·ted sale; whereupon, Mr. Jones orfere~
the follouJeg Resolution:
(~lBlg?) A RESOLU~IO~ authorizing the City Ranager to approve an extension'
of mains end uetered water connections to · certain n~m residential subdivision end
the lots located therein, outside the corporate lJuits of the City. upon certain t
e~ conditions.
(For full text or Resolution; see Resolution Book No. 32~'page 120.)
Mr. Jones uoved the adoption or the Rase]uriah. The aotlon man seconded by
Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Boswell, Jones, Lish, Perhinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Olllnrd ............................ ~ ...... 7.
N~YS: None ........................... O.
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MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BOSINESS:
CITY I~tRKET: Mr. Earl C. Scypbera appeared before Council and pretested
a petition signed by ratty-six merchants'and farmera 10 the C~ y Market area.
requesting that the portion of First Street. S. E., mhich bas been vacated, dis-
continued and closed in connection math improvisers to'the City. Market area° be
reopened.
Mr. Link moved that the petition be received and filed and referred to a
committee composed or Messrs. Vincent S. Hheeler. Chuirean, David E. Link and
Julian F, Hirst for study, report and recommendation to Council.' The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unauieously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAIH$: Mr. Boswell stated that he has received a
complaint from a mamma living in the 1203 block of Hale Avenue. S. E., uJth regard
to odor emanating from the Sewage Treatment Plant,
The City Manager replied that measures have been taken to eliminate odors
in certain ureas with the exception o f odors emanating from open basins.
After a further discussion of the matter. Mr. Bosuell moved that the
complaint from the 1200 block of Hale Avenue, S. E., with regard to odor emanating
from the Sewage Treatment Plant, be referred to the City Manager for study and
report to Council. The moUm was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET: Mayor Dillard pointed out that there ia no Resolution on record
establishing a rate for automobile mileage where It ia necessary for vehicles to be
used on city baslueas.
Mr. Wheeler moved that a rate of nine cents per mile he paid faf vehicles
on city business. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanlmonaly adopted.
BUDGET-STATE HIGHWAYS: Mr. Wheeler stated that the $202.846o95 included
ia the proposed 1968-69 budget for the widening of U. S. Houte 460 from Twelfth
Street 'to the East Corporate Limits should be appropriated to the 1967-6H budget
instead and offered the follouJng emergency Ordinance accordingly:
(~1H198) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaJn Section ~89. "Capital," of
the 1967-6H Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 32, paoe 121.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The eotion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinaon a~ adopted by the follo~in9 vote:
AYES: Messn. Hoswell, Jones, task, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The CI~ Cler~ reported that Mrs. Margaret S. Whlttakt
Mr. Morton Honeyman and Mr. Frank Bo Mandy have qualified aa members of the
Housing and Hygiene Hoard fo~ a term of tug years beginning February I, 1968.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. List and unanimously adopted.
OI motion of Mr. Ikeeler, seconded bl Tr. Jotes end unenlmoesll edopted,
the meeting uts ndJoernsd,
A P P R 0 V E D
ATTEST:
Meyer .
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Juno 17, 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met ia regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, June lye 1968, at 2 p.w** the regelar
meeting hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
BRESENT= Councilmen John N. Boswell, James E. Jones, David R. Link,
Frank N. Perkins.ut Jr**,Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor
Benton O. Dillard ............................. 7.
ABSE~: None ...................... O.
OFFXCERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Hamer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Ri.canon, City Attorney, and Mr. J, Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION~ The meeting was opened uith a prayer by The Reverend R. B.
Miller. Pastor. Salem Church of Christ.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the rag. Imf meeting held on Monday.
February 26, 19680 and the special meeting held on Thursday, February R9, 196B,
having been furnished each member of Council, on ant~on of Mr. Lisk, seconded' by
Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and
the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING-PLANNING: Council having continued a public hearing on the
recommendation of t~e City Planning Commission that Chapter 2, Subdivision Regulatl~
of Title I¥I, of T~e Code of the City'of Roaaoke, 1956,~as amended, be revised, anti
2 p.m., Monday, June 17, 1968, the matter was again befor~ the body.
Br. Lisk moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p.m., Ronday,
June 24, 1968~ The ~otion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: CounCil having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, June
19b~, on the request o~ Dr. Jean M. Glasgow that p~operty located on the no'th side
of Patterson Avenue. S.' ~.. between Thirteenth'Street ~nd Fourteenth Street,
described as Lot 9 and part of Lot 10, Block 6, Nest End and River View. Official
Tax No. 1~12713. be Fez.ned from RG-2. General Residential District. to C=2, General
Commercial District. the matter mas before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recommending that the ~equest for r~zoolng be granted:
The HOnorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
G~ntlemen:
At its Fegular meeting o£ May 15, 1~68 the City Plan.lng Commission
considered the above described request. Mr. Ralph A. Glasgow.
attorney representing Dr. Jean R. Glasgow, appeared before the
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GIW PlnunlngConnlssion'uud'.nt~ted~tbnt~ocai~reultor hsd
oo optioh to purchuse~th, s~bJeut pr*petty'iGc in~oxtoesion
et the ,xiitiog~luuodrr'ot'the corner of Thirteenth Street
bed Patterson Aveau,~ S~. whack is currently noted for
General Commercial Distriot~ :#r. 61esgou stated that the
subject property should be rea.ted ioorder to permit
logical expansion or ua existing business.
Upon considering this request the City Plaaaing Commission
asked'ltl Glusgob ir the subject proper~y hud eot been
included in another C-2. Geteral Coemercial District proposa~
duriag the past year and for ah automobile sales lot. Mr.
Glasgow gave aa uf~lrnutive reply. The question mas then
raised as to the iubmlssioh o! essehtlally the same request
within · period of one yesr. Upon investlgatloo, it was
determined that the ordisancb'pro~lded only that tity Council
will not reconsider substantially the sane petition for one
yenr ester the Initial petition. ~ith this clurificntion.
the Plonning Connisslon concurred with the contention the
subject property was suitable for an extension of existing
laundry on. the corner property Tbirteenth Street and
Patterson Avenue. SI.
A notion wns made iud-unanimously carried reconnen~iug to
City Council that this request be granted.
Sincerely yours.
S/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick
Choices*w
hr. Ralph A. ~lasgou. Attorney. representing the petiti~ner. ~ppeered
before Council ~n support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the'request for rea*oleg. Mr. Mheele~
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the following Ordinance ~e placed upon its first reading:
(m18199) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV. Chapter 4.1. Section 2. of The
Code .of the City of R~anoke. 195~0 as amended, and Sheet No. 121. Sectiohal
Zone'Map. City o~ Rein*he. i~ rela~ing to Zoning.
· HEREAS. application has been made to the Council'of the C~ty of Reano~e
~o have ~ro~erty located on the north side of Patterson Avenue. S. M..'between
Thirteenth Street and Fourteenth Street. described as Lot 9. and part of Lo~ 10.
~loch 6, ~est End'aud River ~iew, Official Tax No. 121-27-13, rezoaed from RG-2,
General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District; and
~HEREAS. the City Planning Commission has reco4eended'that the hereinafter
described l~nd be rea,ned from RGo2.'General ~esidential District. to C-2. General
Commercial District and;
MRERRAS. the written ~otlce and the posted sign requl~ed to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section ~1. Chapter 4.1. ~itle IV. of the Code of the
City of Roanoke. 1~5~ as amended, relating to Zoning. have been published a~ posted
as required an~ for the time provided by said section; and
~DERRA5. the hearing as provide~ for in ~aid notice was held on the 17th
day of June. l~b~. at 2 p.m** before the Council Of the City of R~anoke. at which
bearin9 all parties in interest and citizens were given an oppo~tunity to be heard.
both for an~ against the proposed ~ezoni~g; and
MREREAS. this Ccuncil~ after considering the evidence ns herein provided.
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be zoned.
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THKREFOeE, RE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of E,ne,he that
Title IV, Chnpter 4.1, Section 2, or The Code of'the City o~ EoaeShe, 1956, us
emended, reletieg to' Z, Ring, and Sheet No. 121 of the Sectional 1q66 Zone Map.
City of R,aa,he, be ameeded in the following particular e.ed ot~er, vin.~
Property located on t~a north side of Pnttersoe Avenue, S. ~** between
Thirteenth Street ned ~ourteenth Street, described'et Lot. 9, end part of Lot
SI,ch 6, ~est End end River Yfem. Offfcfnl Tax No. 121-2T-13 designated on Sheet 121
of the Sectionnl 1966 Zone Mnp, City of R,ne,he, ns Official Tax No.
ned is hereby, changed from RG-Z, Generel-Resideetini District, to C-2, General
Commercial District, nnd that Sheet No. i21 of the nforeseid map be chnnged in this
respect.
The motion wes seconded by #r. Llsh nnd nd,pied by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: #'ensvs.. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkiesou,.Polinrd, Iheeler nnd
iayor Dillard ................................-7.
NAYS: None ....................... O. ..
ZONING: Council having set · public hearing for 2 p.m.. Ioadey, June 17,
1968, on the recommendation of the City Planning Commission that Section 26 and
Section 29, Chapter 4.1, Title XV, of The Code cf the City of Roanoke, 1956, be
amended mith regard to Town Houses and Planned Unit Developments, the matter mas
before the body.
In a discussion of the proposal to amend Section 26 and. Section 29,
Mr, Jones questioned the provision that a Planned Unit Development may be super-
imposed on any residential district; that a lot on which there Is to be constructed
a single family dwelling in a Planned Unit Development shall have a minimum frontag~
of~O feet; and that off-street parhing for a Planned Unit Development may be as
far away as 200 feet.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the public
hearing 'be continued until 2 p.~., Monday, June 24, 1966. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
FIREARMS: Dr. John J,ak, appeared before Council and read the following
statement pertaining to the causes and manner of violent deaths in the western part
of the State ~f ¥Ir~fnfa:
· SOLE OBSERVATIONS PERTAINING TO THE CAUSES AND MANNER OF VIOLEI~
DEATHS IN THE IESTERN PART OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
For some time I hud intended to appear before City Council math
the purpose in mind of providing data'on matters concerning the
Roanoke area and environs which are In the public Interest. Often
times, the tendency to procrastinate overcomes us and a motivating
catalyst is needed to spur cs on, and this I am doing today,
The catalyst for the moment is a piece of advertisement which
appeared in the Roanoke Times on Friday, June ?th -- announcing
a #NEEK-END SALE* -- The weekend special of a .22 caliber -- 6 shot
revolver for the bargain basement price of $12.99 -- just two (2)
days after Senator Robert Kennedy was mortally wounded by a .22
caliber revolver. At the same time, the editorial pnge lamented
the violence' now prevailing throughout our nation. The contrast
and incongruity in the same issue of this nemspaper is appalling
and strikes at the sensibilities of all mankind.
For several dsy~ ofte~mords,~mte! ph~alclses.la'thls not-
menlt7 -- aha~ deily'see de~th'over ned over egele0 s6~e o~tural
mad other quite violeet~ ~omneetod about this advertisemeet,
Oa Wednesday,' June 12th, l. oalled'the Prpsldeat*e office
of the Tines-World Corporation to.point out the poor taste of
· ccepting advertising or this kind while the country agar,ed
and sskbd *mhat*s next* ia our generation.
! requested the President of.the Times-World. or his
editorial staff, tn return my tel0phoee call. but ao·e cane.
I think It ant rude nor improper at this time to publicly
criticize the Times-World Corpor·tion for its poor taste and
callousness to the consciousness of men et the moment or aa
extreme crisi~ in this copntry.
However. nam that the c·t·ly·t h·s ~erved ltl purpose
th~ main issue et h·nd is to inform the members of City Council
· nd the public as to the vital statistics pert·lning So the
m·nner amd c·uses nf violent de·tbs in the Western part or the
State of Virgini·. These data ·re coeplled and kept as e matter
of public record by the office of the Chief Medic·l Ex·miner.
Therefore. I petition the CI~y Council of Ro·noke, in an
orderly, fashion., under the est·bl,ished procedure., to hear ny
plea.
The following data 'is presented under the following
c·tegories, from August 1967 through May 1968:
1.. Total number of violent deaths .... 926.
2. Total number of de·ths classified ·ccident·l .... 662.
· 3. Total number of de·tbs cl·$alfied us aulcld~ .... 166.
4. ,Total nueber of deaths classified as homicide .... 9~.
It is self evident that the lndiscrimin·te use of the gun is
the major nffender in this area. On further analysis of case
history, the implication that easy availability and the laxity
of control are prime factors in this regard
with sales slip attached on the same date
that many suicides have occurred. Instadces
of homicides are not mentioned because of
legal implications that may be pending.
over these statistics, and may offer other factors or causes of
violent deaths which surround us. In mind, I have the drunken
or irresponsible drlrer of a motor yebicie. This type of reason-
ing I totally reJect and ·t a later date, if the Council pleases,
I will present statistics showing the path of this murderous
route. For the present, it is worth mentioning that there were
295 deaths my motor vehicles. It would be like comparing 264
bad apples of homicides and suicides with 290 bad apples of
motor vehicle fatalities. There is au difference in death.
I also anticipate that there mill be some who will say
the Incidence here is only · small drop in the bucket. So,
let us compare ourselves with figures and facts on a national
Xt is shocking to note that this area is well above the
In conclusion, the facts and figures speak for themselves.
Gentlemen of the Council, let your deepest conscious be searched
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Perkinsoo moved that the Mayor
appoint a committee to study the 'matter of enacting local legislation with regard
to regulating firearms and to submit its report and recommendation to Council. The
motion uaw seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
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Hayer Dillard oppoloted Mr. Frank H, Perkloson, Jr., Cbolrmon, Mr.
Boswell, Hr. Byroo E, Hnaer, Mr, H, Dovid Beeper, Dr. John Jorko, Dr.' Hurry T.
Gomble, Severeod Riohord R. Meosleyo-Reveread George J. Oormley, MFS, H, G. Holmes,
Jr** Reverend F. E. Alexander, Hr. Robert S. Guerraat nad Hr.*A, Myron Smith as
members of the committee,
p~TITIOHS~A~D CORMUNICATIOHS;
TRAFFIC; A communication from Hr, Moge Hcllboay, cooploining of the
number of outomobile collisions ut the intersection of Ceuter~Aveuae and Fourteenth
Street, N, W.t end the intersection of Center Avenue and Fifteenth Street, N.
and requesting that stop signs be placed on both Fourteenth Street and Fifteenth
Street at Center Avenue, nas before Council.
Rt. Wheeler moved that the mutter be referred to the City Manager for
study, report,and recommendation,to Council. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Link
and unanimously ad~pted,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUnGLe-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted u written report, recommendin~
that $25,000.00 be appropriated to Rotor Fuel and Lubricants - Resale under Section
m65, 'Airport,~ of the 196T-68 budget, to cover the purchase of additional gasoline
for resale at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrnm) Airport,
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(#19200) AH ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section n65, #Airport,' of th
1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 32, page 123.)
Mr. Wheeler noted the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by MFo Perkinsen and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard~--~--T-~ ....... ~ ............... 7.
NAYS: None ..........................
MUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written re~ort, recoumendin{
that $300.00 be transferred from Operating Supplies and Materials to Fees for
Professional and Special Services under Section a65, *Airport** of the lgOT-OO
budget, to provide loads for the appraisal of property needed in the clear zone at
Roanoke Municipal (Mo,drum) Airport;
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z18201) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section ~65, #Airport,# of
the 1957-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergeocy.
(For full t~xt of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 123.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
~TILS: Hos~rs. ~oswell, Jones, Link, Perhiesou, Pollard, ihloler and
Msyo~ glllurd~---~-~. .......... ? ............. 7, . ,
NAY$~ Ngue .......-- .......... "- ..... TO,
PUBLICATION OF NOT ICrq-TAXICABS: The City.Manager submitted the
following report, recommending that the City Code be clarified with regard to
publication of notices dealing with certificates of public convenience and
necessity for for-hire vehicles including taxicabs, us to how often such notices
have to be published:
*Rounohe. Virginia June 17, 1969
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roaaohe. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Code,.Title 19, Chapter 1. dealing with certificates,
of public convenience and necessity for hire vehicles, including
taxicabs, contains the following section:
Sec. 4. Same--Application
Application for certificate of public convenience and
necessity shall be made to the city manager Bad shall
set forth the name Bad address of the applicant, the
t~fe nswe under which the applicant does, or proposes
to do business, where proposed stands and garages are, to
be located, the number of vehicles the applicant desires
to operate, the class, seating capscity~ design, color
scheme of each vehicle, and the lettering and marks to
be used thereon, whether the applicant has been con-
victed of the violation of any state or municipal leu
and au agreement or stipulation that the'applicant
will operate and continue to operate durh9 the bona
~lde time the certificate shall remain ia effect, and
any other information required by the city usnager.
Notice of such application shall be, published by the
applicant in some newspaper poblished in the city.
da~ly, for two u~ehs prior to, the date on which applica-
tion is heard.
There has been some. confusion over interpreting administra-
tively the last sentence concerning the publication of notices.
The word *dally* can be construed to apply to the newspaper or
to the, publication of the notices. I would be cf the opinion
that it ia not necessary for the notice to be published every
day for fourteen days and would recommend to the City Council
that the last sentence of Section 4, Title 19, Chapter 1 be
amended to read OS follows:
*Notice of such application shall ~ pubHshed bI the
applicant and at the expense of the applicant in s
newspaper published in the City , said notice to be
published at least twice for each of the two weeks
prior,to the date on which the application is heard.*
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F, Hlrst
Julian F, Hirat
City Manager"
Mr. Wheeler moved that council concur in the recommendation of the City
Mauage~ and offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the City Code:
(~18202) AN ORDINANCE uwending sad r~orduJning Sec, 4, Chapter 1, Title
III, of the Code o~ the City of Roanohe, 1956~ relating to investigations and
on applications for certificate of public convenience and necessity for the opera-
tiaa of certain public vehicles in the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No, 32, page 124,)
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Mr. Wheeler moved tke edoptioB Of the Ordinence. The iotlol men seconded
by Hr. Perhiuson iud adopted b; tko fo/laming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boamell, Jones, Link, Perkinaow,.Pollerd, Wheeler end Msyol
HAYS: None ........................... O.
TRAFFIC: The City Manager subwitted the follouing report math regard to
tug-ua7 traffic on First Street, S. W., between Bailiff Avenue end Day Avenue:
"Roanoke, Virgioie
June 17, 1969
Honorable Mayor nod City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlewen:
For some years, First Street, S. M., between Oellitt Avenue
and Day Avenue, has been one-uny. Math the uideoing of the
street mlthin this block mJthin the last year or two, it is now
considered feaalble to bundle tmo-may traffic. Such a change
mould be consistent mlth the master plan and mould facilitete access
to parking facilities on Bailiff Avenue between Jefferson Street and
First Street.
It in planeed to make thin veuision and It is beliesed custo-
mary to advise the City Council of any change of this nature in
traffic routing.
Renpectfelly nab mltted.
S/ Julian F. Hlrat
Julian F. BUrst
City Manager"
Mr. Llsk moved that the report of the'City Manager be received and filed.
The motion mas seconded b~ Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
LRGXSLATION: The City Manager Submitted the folloming report, advising
that the Commission on Constitutional Revision of the Virginia Municipal League will
hold five public hearings throughout Virginia:
"Roanoke, Virginia
June 17, 1969
Honorable Mayor and City Council.
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I am advised through' the Virginia Municipal League that
the Commission on constitutional revision will hold five
public hearings throughout Virginia on the following schedule:
Norfolk, June 17: 10:00 a.m.. in the Student Center, Old
Dominion College
Roanoke. June 21: 11:00 n.m., in the Federal Courthouse
Ablngdoo, June 22: 10:30 a.m.. in the Federal Courthouse
Richmond, July 17: 9:30 am., lo the Auditorium of the
Ninth Street Office Building
Alexandria, July 18: 10:00 a.m.. Jn the Council Chamber,
City Hall
It is suggested that any locality or persona or others
~lshing to arrange for'presente~lon of viems at any one of
these public hearings should uvite to Hr. A. £. Dick Homard,
Executive Director, Commission aa Constitutional Revision,
School of Lan, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
Virginia 22901. asking to be put on the list of those plannino
to appear. The letter should specify mhich hearing mill be
attended ~nd'lf possible it is asked to bring to the hearing ·
Mritteo summary of the viems to be expressed.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager*
Hr. Perhianoo moved that the report of the City Manager be received ned
filed. The motion una seconded by Hr. Pollard nod nnaelwoanl! adopted,
PUOLIC ~ELFARE; The City Rsnager submitted the folloeing report advising
of the resignation of the Reverend rflllsm F. Mflbolinn~ ns a member of the Advisor!
Board of Public Relieve:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
iosao~e, Virginia
Gentlemen:
'Roanoke, Virginia
June 17, 1968
I Mould call to your attention the reslgnntioo of the
Reverend Rllllum Fo #ilholland aa a member of the Roanoke
Melfare Advisory Board. Mr. Uilholland*s resignation is due
to his leaving the City and I aa advise as the Council uny
wish to Initiate consideration of an appointment to fill the
unexpired term or ~qovember 7, 196B.
As the Council is unarm Reverend Wilhollnad served 5a
citizen participation in public service.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. BJrat
Citl R~noger'
Mr. Wheeler eared that the report of the City Manager be received and
filed and that the resignation of Reverend Hflbolloud be accepted uith regret and
that he be thanked for his services. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lls~ and
unanimously adqXed.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted ~ ~ritten report advising
that Mr. William P..Wsllsce has requested city water service to Lots 19 and 20,
Block B, Section 2. 6eorgetown Park, located On Ashmesde Drive. and that since the
city has a four-inch water main in Ashmeade Drive from which it could provide good
service to these homes it is his recommendation that Mr. Wallace be given permission
to apply for mater service to these lots.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter he taken nncrer advisement. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Link and unanimously adopted.
Tho City Manager also submitted a written report that Mr. William M.
Crawford has requested city water service for his property, at 3416 Core Road, N. W.
in Roanoke County, that since the city has a 12-inch wate~r eaip in Cove Road and
would give good water service to the property it ia* his recommendation that Mr.
Crauford he given permission to apply for city water service.
nas seconded by Mr. Bos~ell and unanimously adopted.
After taking both.mat, tern under advisement, Mr, Wheeler moved that
Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and offered the following
(316203) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve three (3)
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metered miter, connections to certain premises located outside the corporate limits
of the City, upon certain terms and cosdltloas~'
(For full text..of MesBlutiow, see'Resolutioa Book No. 32, page 125.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The tailor ubs seconded
by Mr. Boswell and adopted bl tbs following vote:
· AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones. Liako Perkinson, Pollard. Nheel~ and
Isyor Dillard ....................................
NAYS: Noae ............................ O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted the follouiag report
recoowending that the City of Rotaohe enter into an agreement with the Norfolk
Nesters Railway Cospao! for an electric power line under the trucks near #asena
Bridge for the purpose of furnishing electrical service to the Transportotion
Museum in Masean Park:
"Roanoke. Virginia
June 17. 1968
Honorable Mayor end Cit7 Council
Roanoke. Virgin le
As a result of contacts over a period of time. the Norfolk
and Nesters Railmal Coupanl has 'submitted a standard form agree-
sent available to be entered Into by the City ned the N
for a power lloe crossing under-the tracks near Masena Brid~e
for electric service into the Transportation
The proposed installation mill be performed by City per-
sonnel and the Appalachian Pomer-Coupsny. This is in keeping
math the original plans for. lighting within the Transportation
Museum and mill particulerll provide service' to the large flood
light ubich wes installed last leer. The hope would be to have
this. Bark accomplished for t~ current season.
The agreement has been reviewed end approved bl the Cltl
Attorney nod it is considered necessarl that the Council g tva
its expressed approval In the form of au ordinance. A cop~
of the two-page agreement can be wade available in Individual
copies to the members of Council if this mould be your request.
This is submitted mith the recommendation that the Council
crossing. The CityAttorne~ has prepbred'an ordJ~ahce.
Respectfulil submitted,
· S/ Juli~nF. Hirst
Jultnn F. Hlrst
Cltl Manager"
Mr. Llsk saved tha~ Council concur in the recommendation of the catl
Manager and offered the follomlng emergencl Ordinance:
(#18204) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Cltl!s execution of an agreement mi'
Norfolk and #astern Rag!way Company providing n right to the City to Iai. maintain
property, to provide electrical service for the Cltlts Transportation Museuu, in
Wesena Park; and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see O~ lnance Book No. 32. page 126.)
Mr. Lisk waved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. ParklanDs and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, List, Pertiesoe, Pollard, Hteuler amd
Ha/or Dillsrd ........................ ~ ..........
NAYS: None ............ ~ .............. O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
JUVENILE AND BOHESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council having referred u report
of the Division of Juvenile Delinquency Service of the Childzen*s Bureau, O. S.
D~partmeut of Health, E'ducstios and ~elfore. on a comprehensive survey o! the
administration of Justice to Juveniles in the City of Roanoke. to o committee com-
posed of Messrs. Frank N. Pertinsoa. Jr., Chairman. James E. Jones, Leroy Moran end
Jack B. Coulter for study as to its implementation and to submit its findings,
the committee submitted the following report, recommending that Council adopt u Reno
latium expressing its affirmative approval of s Regional Juvenile and Domestic
Relations Court to serve Roanoke City, and/or Roanoke Countv, and/or the City
Salem:
'To the Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
A Committee coaposed of the undersigned mas appointed to
stndv a report of the aivision of Juvenile Delinquencytu Ser-
vice of the Chlldren°s Bureau, U, S. Dept. of Health, Educa-
tion and #elfure on s comprehensive survey of the adainlatrs-
tiaa of Justice of'Juveniles in the City of Roanoke.
A previous report of this committee recommended that
Council request the Bureau of Juvenile Probation and Detention
Dept. of #allure and Institutions, Commoumealth of Virginia,
submit a feasibility report math regard to the creation of a
Regional Juvenile and Oo~estic Relations Court for the City
of Roanoke, and/or Roanoke County and of the City of Salem,
This report of the committee mos adopted. The Bureau of
Juvenile Probation and Detention Dept. of ~elfure and Insti-
tutions, has made its feasibility report and copies have been
furnished each member of this Council and to the members of
the governlogbodiex of the C'ounty of Roanoke and the Cliy of
Salem.
Your committee hun studied the feasibility report and
again revieMed portions of the report of the U. S. Dept. of
Health, Education and Melfure and recommends in favor of
the establishment of u Regional Juvenilo and Domestic Relations
Con~ to serve Roanoke City, City of Salem and Roanoke County or
any combination of the
The committee in its deliberations interviemed many'people
directly or indirectly related to juvenile and domestic pro-
blems in the Valley and it is the committeees opinion that the
creation of s Regional service mhich would provide uniform and
comprehensive serv'ices on u regional basis rather than being
split into three segeents ~ould be more economical, more effi-
cient and more productive. The committee further felt that the
existing regional d~tentiou hole and the nnmeranu Valley-mfde
volunteer services illuutrates abut Joint action is possible.
Therefore it ia the recommendation of this committee that the City
Conncil pass u resolution expressing its affirmative approval of
s Regional Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court to serve Roanoke
City, and/or Roanoke County, and/or the City or,alum.
,~/ Frank N. Perkinson, Jrt
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Chairman
S/ James ~. Jones
S/ LeRov Moran
LeRoy Moran
~ Jack COUlter
Jack Coulter*
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Hr, Jones moved that Council adopt th~ ~eport of tbe.~om~ltt~e, The
motion nas s~conded by Hr, Pnrkimaou,
II a dlacoasioe or the matter, Mr. Harnell end Ma~or Dillard expressed
the opinion that the cia! of Roanoke would have to control over such a court end
pointed oat that Rosmke County hen already refused to go along uith the proposal,
Hr. Ermest M, Ballon, Attorney, appeared before Council end advised that
the Board of Directors of the Roanoke Bar Association has voted Il favor of t
Regional Juvenile nnd Domestic Relations Court, Mr. Ballon urging that the city
either add additional personnel to the present Juvenile end Domestic Relations
Court in order to do the Job properly or turn it over to the state who mill do the
Job properly.
After m further discussion of.the matter, Mr, Wheeler moved that action
thereon be deferred for one weeh and that the City Attorney prepare the proper
measure for further consideration at that tine. The substitute motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Wheeler end Mayor Dillard ........... ~ .... 4,
NAYS: Messrs. Bosmell, Lisk and PerkJnson .............................. 3.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORVINANCES ANn ~ESOLUTIDNS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Ordinance No. 16196, dedicating certain public
property along Tinker Creek and extending outside the northeast corporate limitr
into Roanoke County for open space cad park and recreational purposes, and providing
therefor the name East Gate Park, 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:
(~1B196) AN ORDINANCE dedicating certain public property for open space
and park and recreational purposes; and providing therefor the name EAS~ GATE PARK.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 121.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nos seconded
by Mr. Pevkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perklnson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................
TRAFFIC: Council having divectedthe City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing'the removal of two existing parking meters located on the south
side of Wells Avenue, N. E,, between the loading dock entrance and the garage entren,
to Hotel Roanoke, he presented some; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the follouing
Resolution:
(~18205) A RESOLUTION approving the removal of two exis~ng parking meters
~located on the south side of Wells Avenue, N. E.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 127.)
Hr% Uheeler'boved th~
sec,,dod by Hr. Pollard sod adopted by the foll~iog ~o~e~:~'
~ AYES~ #e~sr~'Bos~ll~JoB~s~ Lfsk*'Perkle~o~ P611~d~Uheeler and
Nsyor Dillsrd~-~--~ ............................. 7.
~PAY PLAN:* C~uncilh~vi~directed ~heCity Atto~n~ tb p~psre the
proper messore mith regsrd to t~e step system ~sder the Pcy P~44 fo~ clsssi~i4d city
employees, he presented scme{ mhereupon', Mr. B,smell effered'the f,Il,ming
emergency Ordimsnce:
(n16206) AN ORDINANCE smeeding Ordicsoce No. 14300. cdopted Jnnosry 3,
1961, relating to the City's Job Clossificetioo end Pay PJon. by the addition of
sem ~ection'rels~ing to revieu'of'enployees*'Ferforusu~e o~d advancement
employees mithin their pay scale; sad providing for on emergency.
(For full text or Ordinance, see Ordinance E,oh No. 32, page 121.)
Hr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Lish and adopted b! the follomin~ vote:' '
AYES: Ressrs~ D,swell, Jo~es* Limb, Perhinsoo, Polia~d. gheeler and
Nayor Dillard ................................. ~-7.
NAYS: None ..................... ~ .....
ANNEXATION: Mayor Dillard preVented'dr'aft of anOrdi~snce to petition
the Circuit Court of R,an,he Count~. Vlrgfnia~ for the extension of the corporate
limits of the City of R,an,he. Virginia, pursuant to the provisions of Article 1.
Chapter 25, of Title 15.1. of the 1950 Code of Virginia~ as amended, by annexation
to said City of Roanoke of ali of the territory of the County of Roanohe~ including
the Town of Vlnton.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council re~eise the Ordinance and tohe it under
adeisement. T~e motion mos seconded b~ #~.~ Nhee~r Sad aflnaimoos/y adopted.
In this connection. Rt. Jones stated that since the city has received u
number of petitions rot. consolidation this matter should be considered also and
suggested that two members, o~ Council be appointed to serve on n committee with
other elected o~ficlals for the p~rpose of ms'lng studies cud recommend,ti,ns '
uhic~ could lead to development o~ e plan. or plans, and proposals of the means by
which may be accomplished greater unification o! local' governmental units in the
gosno~e Volley area.
Council being of the opinion'th~t Vice Nayor Vincent S. Nheeler and C,anti
man James E. Jones should Be up,,i, ted os representatives o~ the COuncil of the
City of Roanoke to meet mith similar representatives of t~e ~her three governmental
subdivisions in the R,an,ts Valley for the above purpose, Mr. Ltsk offered the
fag Resolution:
(~16207) A RESOLUTION appointing two persons to meet, as representatives
of this Council, with similar representatives of the other three governmental sub-
divisions in the Roanoke Valley area to muhe certain studies and recommendations.
(For fall text of Resolution. see Resolution Book NO. 32, page 128.)
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ar. List a,red the sdopliom of the Resolution. The a,tiaa mas seconded
by Hr. Pollard sad adopted.by the f,Il,ulna vote:- ~ ' .....
AYES: HasBro. B,Buell, Jones, List, Perkins,a, Pollard, Rheeler end
Mayor Dillard .................................~7.
NAYS: None .................. ......... O, :: ,
MOTIONS AND.MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
RDNIClPAL COUR~: Council having received S report of the Courts Commit-
mud the boll process Jn the City o! Roanoke end having token It under advisement,
Hr. Perkinsoo moved that the Mayor appoint 8 committee to study'the report and to
submit its report and recommendation. The u,tMon nas seconded by Mr. List and
unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Front N. Perkins,no Jr.-, ChaPman,
Benton O. Dillard, John #. D,swell and John R. Locke aa members of the committee.
TRAFFIC: Nra. Sue Sent,lin appeared before Council and complained that
she mas fined $6.00 for illegal parking mhile paying'an out of town visit to her
mother, Mrs. John B. West. Jr.. 517 Riverland Road. S. E.. and that, policemen mere
in the process of removing valuable items from her automobile preparatory to toning
the vehicle amay ~ben she arrived upon the scene.
Hr. List moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
BUDGET=ELECTIONS: The City Auditor brought to'the attention of Council
the need fay an appropriation of $650.00 to Fees for Professional and Special
Services under Section ~65, "Electoral Board," of the 1967-66 budget.
Hr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the request ~nd offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(~IDR08) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reorduin Section =OS, "Electoral
Board." of the 1967-66 AppropriatlonOrdiuance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordi~ nco Book No. 32. page 129.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the O~dinance. The mot'ion mas seconded
by Rr. Perkinaon and adopted by the f,Il,ming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. List, Perkins,n. Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7.
NATS: None ............
POLICE DEPARTMEFTf: Mr. Wheeler etated that several mugginge in the Elm. oo¢
Park area have been reported recently and moved that the matter be referred to the
City Manager for investigation and report to Council. The motion nas seconded by
Mr. Pollard and unanimoualy adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Boswell called attention to a newspaper article
to the effect that the home of o Negro policeman at 1619 Urayson Avenue, N. W., was
riddled by gunfire after he hod participated with other policemen in raids on tn,
Roanoke nip joints and offered the following emergency Ordinance offering and
providioo for the peJmeot of the cesh sum or $500,00 ua i remurd for furnishing to
police eelhorl~ies larormfllou directly leading to Iud responsible rot the later
arrest end flail conviction or the"person or persons responsble for the shooting:
¢m1820~) AN ORDINANCE ~offering and providing for the payment or u certain
cash remord; smd providing rot mu'emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordlneuce Hook Ho. 32, page 129,)
Mr. Hosmell moved the edoption of the Ordlnence, The notion use seconded
by Mr. Jones end adopted by the rolloming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Hosmell, Jones. Link, Perklnson. Pollard, Wheeler end
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7.
NAYS: ~oue .................... ~---0.
FIRE PREVENTION: Mr. Acree Hayes appeared before Council mud submitted
bis werbsl resignation us a member of the Hoard of Fire Appeals for a tern ending
June 30, 1970.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council accept the resignation or Mr. Hayes un u
member of the Hoard or Fire Appeals. The motion nos seconded by Mr. Link and
unanimously adopted.
PERSONNEL HOARD: Mayor Oillard called attention to a vacancy on the
Personnel Hoard for one additional member for n term expiring February 2B, 1969,
called rot nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Wheeler placed in nomination the name of Acree Hayes.
There being no further nomlnatiuns. Mr. Acree Hayes nos elected os a
member of the Personnel Hoard for a term ending February 2B, 1969. by the follouing
vote:
FOE HR. HAYES: Ressrs. Hosuell, Jones. Lash. Perklnson. Pollard, Nheeler
and Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Lick and unanimously adq~ed.
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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/ City Clerk MoTor
COUNCIL, SPECIAL #B~flMC,
Wednesday, June 19, 1968.
The toenail of the City of Roanoke Bet in special meeting in the Council
Chamber in the ~n~clpal B~lldie~, Wednesday, Jun~ i90 1968, at 3:05 p,n., with
#flor Dillard prenidfeg, for the purpoae.of coenlderieg a Resolution r~latlng to
the l~te W. Prank Ch~pmnn.
FRESEh'F: Councilmen John M.,Bosw~ll, Jaee~.E. Jo~es, ~arfd ~. Lick,
Frank N. Perklnson, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Eheeler and Mayor Benton O,
Dillard ......................................
ABSENT: None ......................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Juli!u F. Hlrnt, City Manngqr, Mr. Byron B. Hamer,
Assistant City Mnnesero Hr. James ~. Klncnnon, City Attorney, end Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
ACKNOMLERGERENTS: Mayor Dillard stated that the special meeting his been
ca,led with the unanimous consent of the members of Council for the purpose of
considering · Resolution relating to the ~ate W~ Frank Chapman, City ~nnage~ of the
~ity o! Salem, Virginia.
Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution:
(~l~210) A RESOLUTIO~ ~elating to the late W. Frank Chapman.
(For ~ull text of ResoluLion, see Resolution Book No. 3R, page 130)
Br. ~ones muted the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde~
by Mc. ~heeler and adopted by the ~ollowing rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard--; ............................... ?.
NAYS: None .........................O.
A F P R OV E D
ATTEST:
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEgrING,
Mozday,.Jnae 24, 1968.
" The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting In the Council
Chamber in.the #untcipnl Building, Monday, June 24, 1969, et 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John M. Boswell, JImes E. Jones, David E..Link,
Frank*N. Perkins,a, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Jheeler and Mayor
Benton O. Dillard ................................. ?.'
ABSENT: None ...........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager. Mr. Byron E. Hamer,
Assistant City #annger, Mr. James N. Eincnnon, City-Attorney. and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor. ,
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by.the Reverend Anbrey J
Roamer, Pastor, Belmont Baptist Church.
MISUSES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meetings held on Monday,
March 4, 1960, and Monday, March 11, 1968. having been furnished each member of
Council, on motion of Mr. Nheeler, seconded by Hr. Boswell nnd unanimously adopted,
the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UpON PUBLIC
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on Alternate
1, Installation of alterations to the hangar doors at Building No. 4, Roanoke
Municipal (W,.drum) Airport, and Alternate No. 2, Motorizing doors and raising
hangar lights, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until*2 p.m.,
Monday, June 24, lq60, and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard
asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
The City Clerk advised,that one of the,bids was-addressed to the Engineer-
ing Department and was inadvertently opened by that department before being
delivered to the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Dillard ruled that in view of the circumstances the bid could not
be considered.
The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the
bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read n bid from Regional Construction
Services. Incorporated, for enlarging the hangar doors at each end of the Piedmont
Hangar at Roanoke Municipal (W,,drum) Airport, along with required electrical work
a~d raising ten ceiling lights; motorizing the existing doors at each end of the
Piedmont Hangar; and extending the electrical service for the motors on the existin~
doors with other necessary work, for the lump sum of $35,761.00; a bid from American
Steel Building Company, Incorporated, for enlarging the hangar doors at each end of
the Piedmont Hangar, for the lump sum of $20,984°00; and a bid from American Steel
Building Company, Incorporated, for enlarging the hangar doors at each ~nd of the
Piedmont Hangar, along with required electrical work and raising ten ceiling lights,
for the lump sum of $25,024.00.
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
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to prepare tho proper un·sure i· ·ccorde·ce uith the reooume·dutlo· of the coumitte,
The motion mas seconded by #r. Perhl·son end ·e··lmouuly adopted,
Hayer Dillord oppoi·ted Messrs. Roy E. Pollord, Sr,, Cbeirm·a, Hr.
Gyro· E. H~ner ·nd #r. #flliam F. Clerk es members of the committee.
ZONING-PLANNING: Council having continued · public heoricg on the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission th·t Chapter 2, Subdivision
Reg·l·tions, of Title NY1, of The Code of the City'of Roetoke,'1956,'·s emended,
be revised until 2 p,m.,~Monduy, June 24, 1969, the matter wis ·gain before the
body,
Mr. Lisk moved that the public hearing be continued ·nail 2 p.m., #end·y,
J·ly l, 1968. The motion uts seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Co·coil having curtain·ed until 2 p.m., Nondsy, J·ne 24, lq60,
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission that Section 26 and Section 29,
Chapter 4.1, Title NY, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, be ·Beaded with
r~gurd to T~m· Ho·sen end Planned Unit Developments, ~he Batter was again before
the body.
After a disc·ssion of the various questions, particularly the Batter of
providing that the rent used under the land involved cae always be taxable, and
Hr. Rilliam G. Kut~y, Assistant Director of P~annlng, answering the various
questions of the nembers of Council, HF. Perhinson moved that the public hearing be
continued until 2 p.m., Honday, July 1, 1968, and that the City Attorney work with
the Assistant City Planner'ln redra~ting the p~opose~ ordinance in accordance with
the questions raised. The motion Mas seconded b7 Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE; Council having adopted a Resolution finding
a need existing in [he City of Roanoke for additional leu*rent housing and spprovin!
application by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and'Housing Authority £or ·
preliminary loan for plannin~ of such low-ren~ publi~ housing, Mr. Russell R.
Henley, Exeo·tlve Director, appea~ed before ~be body ~nd presented the following
communication, advising that it ts necessary ~OF Council to approve and authorize
execution o~ a Cooperation Agreement between the Cl~y of Roanoke and the City of'
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority in order to'complete processing the
Program Reservation for the 600 units:
"June 20, 1968
Honorable Mayor
nod
Members of City Co·ncil
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
The City Council, by Resolution No. ID022 passed on February 26,
X966, approved an application by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority to request 600 dwelling units of low-rent
public housing,
We have now been advised by the Housing Assistance Administration,
Philadelphia, that ia order to complete processing our program
Reservation for the 600 Units, it is necessary that City Co·ncil
the City and the Authority.
Me are, Ih*relate,~ enclosing 8 proposed ordinance along ulth a
o~py or the'Coop~ratiou &green, at rot approval by City Couucil.
You are advised that this Cooperation Agreement is the same
type of instrument already It effect lu our existing housing
program,
We are most,anxious to expedite this matter rot approval in
Jsly, 1968. Therefore, the ordiaauce proposed is an eaergency
to take effect immediately.
Very truly yours,,
S/ Russell R. Henley
Russell R. Henley
Executive Directoru
Er. Link moved that Council ~oncur in the request of the City of R~anoke
Redevelopment and Housing ~uthority and offered the following emergency Ordfuauce~
(wlO211) AN ORBINAHCE authorizing and directing the Mayor of the
of Roanoke and the ~ity Cierk, for and on behalf of the City ~f Roanoke~ Virginia,
to enter into and execute an Ag~eewent with the City of no·make Redevelopment and
Housing Authority for 600 units of Low Rent Housing to be erected in the City of
Roanoke; and provldin9 for an'emergency; and
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 132.)
Mr. Lisk moved the a~option of the Ordinance. The m~tion was seconded by
Mr. Parka·son and adopted by the following vote~
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perkin~on, Pollard, Mh~eler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: Mr. Bos~ell .....................1.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr** Attorney,
representing Mr. Gary J. Mimer. et al** requesting that property located on the
south side of Hershberger Road, N. H., betmeen Eden Drive and Rutgers Avenue,
described as Lots l-A'and 2-A, Block 1, Eden Park, Official Tax Nos. 2281101 and
22~1102, and a $.3 acre tract of land, Official Tax No. ~270101, be rezoned from
RD, Duplex Residential District, and RG-I, General Residential District, to
General Commercial District, was before Council.
Mr. Nh*clef moved that the request for rezonlng be referred to the City
Planning Comwission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded b~ Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
that Council authorize the installation of four dusk to dawn lights at the vehicle
storage yard east Of the Senage Treatment Plant.
'After a discussion of the proposal, Mr. Nheeler moved that the matter
be referred back to the City Manager fur further study, report and recommendation
to Council.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the' following report
adrising that the Health Department is unable to perform a physical examination for
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persons receiving pre-meritel blood tests at the Health Department, tbst space
formerly occupied by the Alcohol Studies Group can be used by the City Pbermscy
tad the City Pbysiciae*~ Clinic presently located in the Annex Building and that
the Heslth Department ul~hes to discontinue giving vacciastions and other immuniza-
tions for overseas travel:
'Roanoke, Virginia
June 24, 1968
Honorable Bayer and City Council
Boanoke, Virginia
The follomlag are three items relating to some or the
procedures of the Health Department operation that Doctor Fagsn,
Acting Director, hen had under study since the State assumed the
department and which ia his opinion mould be the best procedure
to be folloued in the department operation. These items have
been reviemed mith the City*s Board of Health and they are in
general agreement. I relate and pass them on to the City Council
for your Information.
1. The City Health Department, for a number of lears, has been
performing pre-marital blood tests. The Code of Virginia ss
amended requires that persons mbo present themselves for pre-
marital examinations shall have eot only the blood test, but
also a physical examination as well. The Health Department is
unable to perform the physical examination and has never done
so in the past. Henceforth ami persons coming to the Health
Department for the blood test will be requested to list the
doctor of their choice for the physical examinstion and the
Health Department mill mail the report of the blood test to the
doctor. The person tested mill hare to present themselves to
the named doctor for the physical examination and the doctor's
concurrence math the Health Department's Labo~atorl fannings
would be certified by the chosen physician. Actually it would
be the wish of the department to discourage the use of the
Health Department for the blood test because of the divided
arrangement which this brings.on.
2. The Alcohol Studie~ Group, which has been occupying space
at the Health Department, has secured new and larger quarters
for itself and mill be moving by July 1, 1968. This mill la no
ma7 affect the rental of the Health Department building bi the
Virginia State Health Department.
The acquisition of this space mould permit the Health
Department to move both the City Pharmacy and City Phlslciants
office clinics from their present locations in the Annex
Building to the Health Department. This they propose to do.
The vacation of the premises by the State Health Departmeut in
the Annex will bring about the termination of the lease between
the State and the City for the annex space. The Health Depart-
neat feels that by the consolidation of their activities in the
Health Departmont Building,that better supervision and operation
can be achieved.
3. For some years the Department has been giving vaccinations
and other immunizations for overseas travel. This,is not done
in other local units operated bi the State and they mash to
discontinue the arrangement. It is their feeling that most
persons mbo truvel abroad are in a position to have this work
done by,their oma private physician. The department also points
out that in preparing for overseas travel there are perhaps other
factors of health that should be considered by the individual and
that these cannot he and hate not been performed by the deportment
and further that an individual's private physician is much more
aware of the history of the individual us to their susceptibility
to various immunizations and vaccinations. ~ . -. !
if members Of CityCoancil have any questions or points of
interest in these matters X will be glad to pass them on to
Doctor Fagan for clarification or further information.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. HOrst
Julian F. HOrst
City Manager'
After ,n disoussiot of tko mutter, Mayor Dillard expressing tko opinion
that he feels the Health Oepartment sAould give .tin physical exnmfeetfnn elsa,
Mr. rerhlsson moved that the question be referred bock to the City Manager for the
purpose of furnishing more information math regard to the pre-marital blood tests,
physical exsmlentioss nad vaccinations end other lmmkuizntlons for overseas truvel.
The motion uns seconded by Mr. Pollard end unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the rollouing report,
recommending that the offer of Mr. and Mrs. Edmerd A. Mane'tat to sell their
property needed for use in the construction of a new access road to Mill Mountain
for $700.00 be accepted:
'ROanoke, Virginia
June 24, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
As *members of City Council are amare the City has been
procuring land for use in the construction of a hem access road
to Mill, Mountain. This capital project No. 60-3 has both
federal and state financial participation.
One parcel of land remains to be procured. Er. and Mrs.
Edward A. Eaeetta, owsers of the land in question, hare offered
in mFiting to sell this property to the City for $700.00. The
property° consisting of approximately 0.214 acres of land,
described as lots ?, ~ and 9, section 3, according to the Map
of Maluut Uill. City of Roanoket has an appraised value of
$510.00; houeror, Mr. Xanetta mill accept nothing less than
~?O0. DO. As the City of Roanoke has a deadline of October 1.
1960 to conclude all land acquisition and submit for federal
reimbursement, me submit this matter for your consideration
with a recommendation that Council approve the $700.00 price
and authorize procurement of this land.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Rirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
in16212) A~ ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of three (3)
lots of land, designated Official No. 4041136, containing approximately 0.214 acre
on the northwesterly side of Mill Mountain, for street and public path and
recreational purposes, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordioence, see Ordinance Boob No. 32, page 136.)
Mr. PerhJnson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7. : ·
NAYS: None ......................... O.
PAR~S AND pLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that Council express its appreciation for the unique fireless
locomotive recently donated to the Transportation Museum:
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"Roanoke, Virginia June 24, 1968
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Bole,he, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Celanese Fibers Company very recently donated to Rosa*kc
and the Transportation Mnseam a unique fireless looomotiro. This
is to be considered es. a generous action on their part.
It IS recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to
prepare a resolution for the consideration of the City Council ia
appreciation to the Company. I mill be glad to make information
on the details available to Mr. Mlncanon for hfs drafting.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the foil*ming Resolution:
(mlG21S) A RESOLUTION acknomledging a gift to the City*s Transportation
Museum.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 137.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins*n, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard--; ..... ; ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ......~ ...... ~ ............ O.
in this connection, Mayor Dillard presented the foil*ming copy of a
communication from the City of Princeton,.Mest Virginia, requesting that the City
of Roanoke allow the question of the engine to remain in abeyance until all
questions can be properly resolved with regard to the locomotive:
"June 12, 1968
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard
Mayor of the City of Roanoke
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Dillard:
This is to please confirm my phone call to you this date pursuant
to authority of the council of this city to request that your
city hold in abeyance and without prejudice to your or our rights
all efforts or action to remove the railroad locomotive n4 from
this city to your city and its museum.
We make this request in order to be allowed to resolve all legal
questions concerning the omaership of the locomotive and the
right of your city or the Princeton Park Board to sell or remove
the locomotive from the City of princeton.
There is great public interest involved and we simply request
that all lawful questions be resolved before the engine is
taken from the city.
Me challenge the lawful authority of the park board In disposing
of the locomotive and challenge the manner in which such transfer
in being attempted and request that your city show this city the
COurtesy of withholding further action until these questions can
be determined.
Hoeld yo~ p~e~so oooperete uitb us to to.this etd.
We also advise you tb·t the prop~feCj tod legality at this
transaction may or may sot be arrested by · pending proceeding
concerning the public or private st·~us of the Princeton
smimmlag pool (and thus ubether it shoald,bo roolell7 lhtegreted
or ant), this suimmlug pool being also operated by end through
the same perk bo·rd. Thus, the constitutional mature'or the
parh bo·rd ney be coiled la qcestioe In both titters ·nd our
city osha you to ellom the qaestioe of the engine to remain in
abey·nce until all these questions cia be properly resolved
inste·d or our playing 'cops end robbers' uith the engine.
We tbisk this Is a reasonable request and urge your coopers-
tiaa and early reply.
Respectfully yours,
S/ Halcolm G. Chump
Mayor~
Mr. Perhinson moved that the commnnicatioa be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Eoswell and unanimously adopted,
5TREATS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted the folloming report,
recommending that a portion of Osborne Street, N. E., adjacent to Orange Avenue,
he vacated, discontinued and closed:
'Roanohe, Virginia
June 24, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
There is attached a memor·ndum to me of Ray 27, 1968, from
RF. Rilliam F. Clark, Git! Engineer, as to the recommended
closing of a portion of Osborne Street, N. E., adjacent to
Orange Avenue. A sketch'is attached.
'DATE: Hay 27, 1960
TO: Hr. Julia~ F. Hirst, City Hanager
rasH: William F. Clarh, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Osborne Street,
As you khan, Oraflge Avenue (~. $. ~ou~e 460) fs under
construction between 12th Street, ~. E** and the east
corporate limits. In connection with that project,
the Intersection of Vinton Hill Road and Orange Avenue
is being channelized and greatly Improved to handle
the relatively large traffic vohmns at this location.
As has been reported earlier, it thus becomes necessary
to close Osborne Street at Orange Avenue due to les
proximity to Vlnton Hill Road; to retain this minor
intersection mould complicate traffic control on the
major artery.
Previously,,the City obtained a lot at the corner of
Osborne Street and Whllace Avenue. City forces have
constructed a roadmay to provide ·ccess to the area
via Eastern Avenue to Vlnton Hill Road. This eom makes
it possible to proceed with closing Osborne at Orange
Avenne.
The attached plan indicates a portion of Osborne Street
betmeen Orange Avenue and an alley approximately 110
feet south thereof. This could be the limits of the
proposed right-of-wa! closing. It is recommended that
the appropriate action be instituted for closing this
street.
Concurrence: S! H. Cletus Brovles
H. Cletus Eroyles
Director of Public
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It is recommended that %he City Council Institute the -
appropriate proceedings to enable the closing of this unopened
section of roadway.
Respectfully submitted*
S/ Julinn F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Me. Per~insoa moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(s18214) A RESOLUTION initiating and providing for the permanent closing
vacating, discontinuing and abandonment of that certain portion of Osborne Street,
40 feet in width, extending from 'th~ southerly line of Orange Avenue, N. E., to
the northerly line of ~ I O-foot wide alley, as the same ia extended easterly
across Osborne Street, said street being shown on Sheet 333 of the City's Tax
Appraisal Map; appointing viewers to view said street; requesting the City Planning
Commission [o make study and recommendation on said proposal; and providing for a
public hearing on the said proposal.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 32, page 137.)
Mr. Perklnson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas
seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messes. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Pollard, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
PLANNING: The City Manager submitted the following report, advising
that Mr. William G. Kathy was appointed as Assistant Director of Planning,
effective Jane lO, 1968:
'Roanoke, Virginia
Jane 24, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
This is to advise the City Council of the appointment of
Mr. #illian C.' Kathy as Assistant D~rector in the City Planning
Department. Mr. £uthy received, the first of this month, a
Masters Degre~ in Planning and Urban Design from the University
of Virginia. Previously he had graduated in 1963 with · B. S.
Degree in Planning Engineering from Rutgers Hnlversity, New
Bransuick, Nem Jersey. He is a native of Perth Amboy, New
Jersey, having attended high school there.
In addition to his education background, he also brings a
good background in employment experience. From November
to the present he had served as Graduate Assistant for the
Virginia Highway Search Council in Charlottesville. For the
three years prior to coming to the University of Virginia, he
mas employed as a Planner for the Maryland State Planning
Department, working primarily in supervision and administration
of '701' planning projects and the conduct of comprehensive
planning studies. He served also for approximately a year as
a part-time consmitant to the Maryland State Planning Department,
working primarily on comprehensive plans and local aching
ordinances.
We feel fortunate in obtaining Mr. Kathy and in the
absence'of a Director he will be heading the department. He
came wiih the City on Jnne 10, 1960.
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Julian F, Hicst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
#r. Perhlosoe moved tbot the report be received tad filed. Tko motion
nas seconded by Mr. Pollard amd esceimoualy adopted. .
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Council having referred reports of several muggings
la the Elmmood Park area to the City Manager for investigation nad report, the City
Manager submitted the follomieg report=
'Roanoke, Virginia
June 24, 1968
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Vlrginlm
Gentlemen:
At the lost meeting of the Council. inquiry mas made os
to the apprehension of persons who might be connected ulth
reported assaults ia the vicinity of First Street, S.
recently.
This Is to advise that four individuals have been
apprehended ne the charge of robbery by violence in the matter.
The suspects range la age from 14 to 16. In s matter somemhet
related by time coincidence, two Individuals. ages 15 and 16,
have been arrested on suspicion of statutory burglary of a
business in this Immediate area.
Respectfully submitted.
$/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian Fo Hirst
City Ranager"
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard.
Mr. Bosuell offered a substitute motion that the City Manager present
a full report on the matter at a later date. The motion was seconded by #r. Jones
and lost by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hoswell und Jones ........................................2
NAYS: Ressrs. Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ......
The original motion mas then unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-ALCOHOLICS: The City Manager submitted a mritten report, trans-
mitting the request of Help, Incorporated, requesting that $12,000.00 be iflcludod
a contribution to Help, Incorporated, for the year 1966o69, beginning July 1, 1966,
uhich funds Hill be used to defray the expense of salaries, telepbone and incidental
office expenses of the Municipal Court Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program .for the
year 1968-69.
Mr. Lisk moved that the matter be referred to Budget Study and that a
representative of Help, Incorporated, appear at one of the Budget Study sessions of
Council for the purpose of furnishing additional information. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARYMEP~r-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the
folloming report on personnel changes in the Police Department and Fire Department
for the month of May, 1966:
*Roanoke, Virginia June 24, 196S
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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Gentlement
'Police Department:
David H, Layaeo Resigned May 11, 1968.
(employed 5/1/66)
Roger A. Byrd -'Employed #ay 20e 1960.
Ernest G, Rbsagero.Jr. - Resigned May 31, 1968.
(employed 3/1/66)
Howard L, Agee - Retired May 31, 196H.
(employed 12/16/30)
Ending May 31, 1960 - H vacancies,'
*Fire Department: '
There were aa personnel changes la the Fire Department
during May, 1968, and there is i fall complement of 179.*
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F, Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Wheeler moved that the,report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the following report
advising that due to additions by the consultants and the government the estimated
cost of a storm drain project has been increased from $90.000 to $115,000, and
requesting permission to furnish labor and equipment for the sanitary se~er line
smoking phase of the project to offset a portion of said increase:
'Roanoke. Virginia June 24, 196d
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Hentl~men:
This is to supplementthe item on the Agenda on the above
subject.
About two months ago I brought to the Council and you
indicated your approval of a project proposed by Hales, Seay,
Mattern and Mattern to be undertaken with total Federal
financing for a detailed engineering investigation study and
report on the control of water pollution related to combined
sewers and street and rainfall runoff. The project was to be
totally Federally financed. The City's only involvement was to
permit the use of its system for the study,
The consultants advised the original estimated cost was
$90.000. Due toadditions by the consultants and the govern*
meat the estimated cost is $115,000. The Federal Mater
Pollution Control Administration advises that nil but a portion
of the funds are available and have ashed if the City could
render services to offset.
Me would be agreeable to the City*s furnishing labor and
equipment for the sanitary sewer line smoking phase of the
project from mhich basic data will be available, This mill
benefit the report and enable us to accelerate our OWn smoking
program, There will be no additional cost to the City.
I advise you of the above because initially m~ had
indicated no City participation.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager#
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Mr. Wheeler moved that Coaucil concur ia tho report of the City Manager.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Bosueli mud unanimously adopted.
BUDGKT: The city.Audttqr submitted a uritteu report, recommending
the appropriation of u total umoun? of $42,645,62 to various accounts for the
purpose of catering orerd~afte for utilitlea~ to;miami leave pay and other
expenditures required by lam~
Mr. Llah moved that Council concur tn the ~ecommeudation of the City
Auditor and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16215) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1967-68 Appropriltion Ordihnnce, and providing for an e~ergen~y.
(For fill text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 32, page 13q.)
MF. Lash moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Mesars. Bosuell, Jones, Lisko Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O.
CITY AUDIYOR: The City Auditor submitted the financial report of the
City of Roanoke for the month of May, lqOO.
Mr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
~Ta~TS AND ALLEYS: Council having act a public hearing for 2 p.m.,
Monday, July 15, 1969, on the request of Blue Ridge Transfer Company, Incorporated,
that a ?5-foot portion of Missouri Avenue, N. M., paralle.) to Indiana Avenue,
extending east from the Norfol~ and Nestern Railway Company trachs, be.vacated, dis(
tinned and closed, a communication from Mr. G. Marshall Mandy, Attorney, reprenenti*
the petitioner, advising that time is very much of the essence in connection ~ith
this matter and that the petitioner ~ould be most appreciative if the matter could
be scheduled for un earlier date, perhaps July O, ~as before the body.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the public hearing in question be held at 2 p.m.,
Monday, July 8, 1958. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lish and unanimously adopted.
~TREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning
Commissio. n for study, report and recommendation the request of Potomac Conference
Corporation of Seventh Day Adventists that the western portion of an alley parallel
to Memorial Avenue, S. ~., between Oxford Avenue and Cambridge Avenue, be vacated,
discontinued and closed, the CltyPlunniog Commission submitted a mritten report,
recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Wheeler moved that a public hearing on:the matter be held at 2 p.m**
monday, July 22, 1968. The motion was.seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously
adopted.
ZONINg: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request Of Ideal Laundry and Dry Cleaners,
Incorporated, that property located on the north side of Church Avenue, $.
~etueee Seventh Street e·d Eighth Street. described as Lots 15-23, inclusive, Block
2r Moodlced Fork. Official Tax No. 4011204. bo rezoeed from RG-2, General Reside·tit
District, to LM, Light Ma·ufacturing District, the City Plan·lng Commissio· submltte*
u written report, recomme·ding that the request for re·cater be granted.
Hr. Mheeler moved that · public hearing on the request 'for rezoeing be
bald at 2 p.m., Monday, July 22, 1960. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Boswell ·ed
unaolmously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SEMERS AND STOrM. O RAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids receive.
for the construction of · storm drain system to serve the vicinity of Panorama Heigh
from Red Fox Drive to Mesa Bide Boulevard, N. M., submitted the following report,
recommending that the low bid of J. P. Turner ~ Brothers, Incorporated, ia the
amount of $37,593.B5, be accepted:
'June lB, 1969
TO City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids uer~ received and opened before City Council on Monday,
May 27, 1969, for the construction of · storm drain lo the
vicinity of Red,ox Drive, Salem Turnpike and Peters Creek.
As shown au the attached tabuletiou of bids, five (5) bids were
received on this.project. The log bid mas submitted by J.P
Turner and Bros., Inc., in the amount of $37,S93.6B, for
Alternate *D** using smooth flow corrugated metal pipe, and
$39,233,26 for Alternate 'A*, using concrete pipe.
Your committee appointed to tabulate and study the bids felt
that it would be to the best interest of the City ~ use
concrete pipe io lieu of smooth flow corrugated metal pipe.
Through negotiations, the low bidder agreed by letter dated
June 17, 1969, to use concrete pipe as specified in Alternate
'A* for the same unit prices bid in Alternate *B' for smooth
,lam corrugated metal pipe.
Considering the ~ow bid price of SBT,S93.O5 and ~he advertising
cost of $33.75, this will mahe · total of $37,627.60 to accom-
plish the Job. This project was included in the May 2, 1967
Capital Improvement Program in the amount of ~30,000. TO
award the contract and to cover the advertising cost would
require an additional appropriation of $7,627.60.
It is recommended that the contract for this project be awarded
to J. P. Turner and Bros., Inc., in the amount of $37,593.85,
u~ing concrete pipe in lieu of smooth flow corrugated metal
pipe, and that other bids received on this work be rejected.
It is further recommended that the additional sum of $7,627.60
be appropriated by City Council to cover the amount needed to
award the contract end the advertising cost.
APPROVED: S! James E. Jones
James E. Jones, Chairman
APEROVED~$! Vinc?~t S. Mheeler
Vincent B. Mheeler .
APPROVED: SI H, Cletus Brovles .
H. Cletus Broyles*
~r. Jones moved that Co·mci] concur in the recom~endetions of the com-
mittee and offered the following eme'rgency Ordinance awarding the contract to J. P.
Turner ~ Brothers, Incorporated:
(J18216) AN ORDINANCE accepting.the proposal of J, P, Turner ~ Wrotharso
Inc., for coastructimg a storm drafm system to aerre the rfcfafty mf Panorama .
Weights from Red Fox Drive to West Side Boulevard, W. M.; authorizing the proper
GlW officials to execute the requisite contract; rejecting all other bids for said
work; and providiegfor ua emergenc~.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Wo, 32, page 140.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
b~ Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #e,ars. B,smell, Jones, Limb, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ T.
WAYS: W,ne .......................... O.
Hr. Jones then Offered the f,Il,ming emergenc7 Ordinance appropriating
$?,627.60 covering the additional cost of the contract and the.advertising cost:
(~19217) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section nwg, 'Capital
Improvements Program,* of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 141.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
b~ Wt. Wheeler and adopted b~ the f,Il,ming vote:
AY£5: #es,rs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perkins,n, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard--~-T--i ..... i ................. 7.
~A¥S: None ..................... i--0.
SRdERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on the construction of a storm drain system to serve the vicinity of
Runuymede Subdivision fro= 24th Street, N. #., and underpass, to 30th Street and
Shenandoah Avenue, N. W.. submitted the following report, recommending that the
low bid of Aaron J. Conner,.Gene~al Contract,Fo Incorpornted,.ln the amount of
$73,4S?.93, he accepted:.
*June 18, 1968
The City Conncil
Roanoke° ¥1Fginfa
Bids were received and opened before City Council on Monday,
Way 27, 1968 for the construction of a storm drain system from
24th Street, N. U., and the Norfolk and Me,tern Railway under-
pass to 30th Street, g. R.t near Shenandoah Avenue.
As mb,mn on the attached tabmlatiom o~ blds,'flve (5) bids were
received on this project. The low bid was submitted by Aaron J.
Conner, Geoernl Contractor, Inc., in the in, ant of $73,457.93,
for Alternate 'W°, using smooth flow corrugated metal pipe, and
$79,417.65, for Alternate 'A', using concrete pipe.
Your committee, selected to tabulate and study the* bids on this
project, felt that it was to the City's best interest to use
concrete pipe. Through negotiations, the low bidder agreed by
letter to use concrete pipe as specified in Alternate *A' for
the sa~e unit prices bid in Alternate 'B' for smooth flow cor-
rugated metal pipe,
5O3
Considering the low bid price $73,457.93 sad the odvertlslng
cost of $35.64e this would noke u to,si of $73,493,5? required
to accomplish the Job. This project uss in~luded
1q67 Capitol Improvement Progrnn lo the onouot of $?1,500,00,
To,chord the contract sad to cover the odvertising cost would,
require on nddltlonnl appropriation or $1,993.57.
It is recownended that the controct for this project be swarded
to Aaron J. Conner, Generol Contrnntor, Ins,, in the nnoont Of
$73,457oq3 using concrete pipe in lieu of sBooth flow corrugated
ne,al pipe, ntd rejecting nil other bids received. It is
further reconnended that the oddltionnl sun of $1,gg3.57 be
opprcprlnted by City Conncil to cover the amount needed to award
the con,mot and to ,the care of the sdvertislng cost,
APPROVES: ~; Janes E. Jones
Janes E, Jones, Chnirnnn
APFBOVED:S; Vincen~ S. #heeler
Vincent S. Mheeler
A~PBO~ED: 5! E, Cl~tp~ 8rovl~s
fl. Cletus Broyles'
Mr. Jones ~oved that CounCil concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance' awarding the contract:
(U'lB210) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Aaron J. Conner, Genera]
Contractor, Inc., for constructing n storm drain system to serve the vicinity of
Runnyoede Subdivision from 24th Street, N. M., and underpass to 30th Street and
Shenandoah Avenue, N. M.;'authorizing the proper City officials to execute the
requisite contract; reJectiEg all other bids for said work; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Or~lnance, see Ordinance Bosh No. 32, page 142.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkioson, Pollard, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None ................ ~ ........ O,
Mr. Jones them offered t~e following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$1,993.57 to cover the additional cost of the contract and the advertising cost:
(#18219) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section u69, 'Capital
Improvements Pro,ram,' of the 1967-68 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinsnce, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 143.)
Mr. J~nes moved th~ adoption of'the Ordinance, The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................
NAYS: None .......................... O.
MATER DEPAMTM£NI: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received
on furnishing and delivering ductile-iron water pipe in carload lots to the City
of Roanoke Mater Department, as and when ordered, daring the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1969, and ending June 30, 1969, submitted the following reportt recoonendin
that the lot bid of Lyno~bnrg Fouadry Cowpsay, Divisloa of ioodmsrd. Xroz Cowpaly,
ia the zmouat of $127,551~00, be acceptedz ........
........ -=Jane. 18, 1966
To The City Couaoil
Rouuoko~ Virginia
Gentlemen:
Hids were opened and read before City'Council nt its regular
meeting on Jute 10, 1960 for various sizes of ductile-iron
mater pipe to be used by the Water Department In ~ta normal
operntioss of renewing, enlarging mud extending water lines
rot a period of one year commencing July 1, 1960.
As cnn be seen by the attached tabulation, five bids mere
received for this pipe. Bused.on the eutlwuted, qunntitiea,~
the lot bid mas submitted by Lynchburg Foundry Company,
Division of Woodmurd Corporation, it a total sum of $127,551.
It is hereby recommended that a contrnct~for this.pipe be
awarded to Lynchburg Foundry Company, Division of Woodward
Corporatlonb*nt.tbe unit prices listed In their bid, which
prices ire f.o.b, rail siding, 3447 Hollins Road, N.
Roanoke, Virginia. The pipe till be delivered tn carload
lots as and when ordered during the period beginning July 1,
1968 and ending June 30, 1969. The said firm proposes to
furnish the pipe in accordance with the specifications and
requirements of the City of Roanoke ns advertised.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S! Rgy R, Pgllard, St,
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
S! Julian F. HiFst
Julian F. Hirst
S/ Thomas #. Dunn
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z18220) AN ORDINANCE accepting, the propo~a.l .of Lyoc~b.urg Foundry
Company, Division of Woodward Iron Company, for furnishing and supplying certain
ductile-iron water pipe to be used by the Clty*s Water Department: authorizing
the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract: rejecting all other
bids: and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 32, page 143.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde¢
by Mr. #heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
AIRPORT: The committee appointed to study the matter of improving
facilities for rental car agencies at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport and a
proposal from The Hertz Corporation to lease city-owned property in the vicinity
of the airport for Itt rental car a~eocy submitted the following report recommend-
ing that the City Attorney be instructed to confer with The Hertz Corporation for
/505
'Roanoke, Virginia
June 24, 1960
To The City Council ·
Rolooke, Virginia
This la ns report of your Committee Ippointed to consider
the proposal submitted to the City Council from the Hertz
Corporation for the lease of · portion of the City's llads in
iud reviewed the proposol ulth the representative of Hertz.
There fa attached I sketch showing the locution or 12.93 acres
of lind owned by the City beteeen Virginia Route IlO tad
Associoted Trnnsport. The Hertz Corporation is tie lirgest car
Ii Issocintion with the airport. They hare been seeking for
some time to be oble to situate nt or near the zlYport z car
mointeoince facility, are· for storage of their cars and n
centrll office, apace. Loc·alias thit they bore previously
suggested hire been within the airport property itself and have
been declined due, to the need by the City for the lind. Their
current proposal is on the acreage nhich the City his ns indicated
on the attached sketch.
The details of their proposal ire us follows:
To lease tug acres ·long the roadway into the airport with
an option to lease un additional third acre within tug yeors
after the execution of the lease. The additionol third acre
would be under the same terms and conditions as the two acres.
The sketch shows the proposal by the City for reservation of a
SO-foot strip along the east side of the property for reservation
of a street for access into the remainder of the land.
In the event Hertz does not lease the third acre within two
years, the Company would be obligated to pay to the City n sum
equal to six=months rent on one of the initial acres.
The term of the lease woulo be for ten years mith option to
renew for two consecutive five-year periods.
All Improvements on the leased property would be at the
expense of the lessor. Utilities are available.
Hertz Corporation would propose to construct on the property
a building consisting of approximately two small offices, an
open bay area for gas and servicing of vehicles and approximately
two enclosed bays for servicing and maintenance. The plans for
the structure would be submitted to the City for approval as to
performance with the CityOs building code and any other pertinent
regulations applicable within the City. The remainder of, the
property not occupied by the building would be paved in all or
in part and used for storage of vehicles. The area would be
lighted, fenced and fuel tanks for the storage of gasoline would
be installed.
When Hertz completes construction of the capital improve-
meats on the site, service building, paving, fencing, lighting
and gasoline fuel tanks and pumps, the Company will certify the
cost of such construction and insulltion to the Airport Manager.
Should the City at any time, direct the termination of Hertz
leasehold for any reason other than default by Hertz during the
first ten years following completion of the construction program,
the Company would be reimbursed for its unamortized cost of
construction ns of the date of such termination. For the pur-
pose of computing the amount of this obligation, the improvements
would be amortized on n straight line basis over a ten-year period
mithoot capitalinntioo of interest on investment. Annaal lease
rental to the City would be computed at three cents ($.03) per
It' is the opinion of the committee that the City should
ditiona as considered necessary and appropriate by the City
Attorney. Car rental is becoming an increasingly important
affiliation of the airport operation. One of the vehicle and
traffic problems at the airport is the availability of land
close to the terminal for standby or ready vehicles for the car-
rental agencies. This proposal by the Hertz Corporation would
enable that Company to establish its storage at the location
Indicated and It mould be necessary to maintain only · few
cars near, the terminal, which cars mould be vehicles brought
In or broaght to the airport for assignment to customers.
The comwltteo feels further that it should be the obJect-
ive at the Municipal Airport that car-rental agencies obtain
localions away: from the lmwediate terwlnal area for their
vehicle storage and parking other than vehicles in imwediute
use or ready status.
It in the recommendation of the cooalttee to the City
Council that' the City Attorney be instructed to confer mlth
the Hertz Corporation for the preparation Of the necessary
lease.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Vincent S. Hheeler
~iacent So Wheeler
$/ Roy a. P~llard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
S/ David K. Link
David E. Llsk*
#r. Hheeler moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the
committee and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure. The
nation mas seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Nheeler then moved that the City Attorney follow the proper procedure
to hare the three-acre parcel of land la question rezoned from Agricultural-A-I to
Industrlal-M-l. The. motion was secondeu by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
U~FINISRED bUS I~E~S: NO~E.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IN'fRORUC~ION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONINB: Ordinance No, 10199, rezoning property located on the north side
of Patterson Avenue, S. W,. between Thirteenth Street and Fourteenth Street.
described as Lot 9, and p~rt of Lot 10, Block 6, Heat End and River View, official
Tax No. 1212713, from RG-2, General Residential District, to C-2, General Comwercia]
District, having previously been before Council for Its first reading, read and
laid over, mas again before the body, Hr. Link offering the follo~ing for its
second reading and final adoption;
(minI99) AN ORDINANCE to a~end Title XV, Cha~ter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. as amended, and Sheet No. 121, Sectional 1966
Zone Rap, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 32, page 131.)
Mr. Link waved ~he adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded by
Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the follo~lng vote:
&YES: Hessrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perklnson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
~AYS: None .......................... O.
JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT; Council having' received the
report of a committee requesting that the body adopt a Resolution expressing its
affirmative approral of a Regional Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court to serve
5O.7
igasoho City amd/or Roanoke Court! and/or the City of Salem, aid hiving directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper ,ensure for further consideration at the present
meeting of Council0 be.preaeuted lime; uhereupou, Mr. Ferkiusou moved thutthe
fellomlag Ordinance be adopted=
AN ~RDINARCE to eatablisb and ~perate 8 regional Juvenile
and domestic relations court to serve the City of Roanoke and
Roanoke Comity aid/or the City of Salem; amd providing for ab
emergency.
RHEREAS, Chapter 13~ of the 1964 Acts or Assembly of
Virginia providel that the govere~ug bodies of tun ur more.
cities or of ama or more counties or of uny combination of
cities and counties may,omitk the approval of the Judge or
Judges of the circuit court or courts of said cities and/or
counties, establish amd operate a regional juvenile and domestic
relations court to serve the participating counties and cities,
and u study recently caused to be made of the feasibility of
the establishment of such court has indicated the desirability
and benefits to be gained by the establishment of such court,
to serve the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County and the City of
Salem; and
MHERRAS. the Council, being advised that the authorization
to establish such court mill expire under the lam unless the
same be effected by participating governing bodies and by said
courts prior to June 20. lgbO, hereby declares that, for the
usual daily operation of the municipal government, un emergency
exists in order that this ordinance take effect upon ltl
passage.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of
Roanoke that, with tbs approval of the Judge or Judges of the
circuit court or courts for the governmental subdivisions
participating therein to be obtained, there be established and
operated, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 135 of the .
1964 Acts of Assembly of Virginia, a regional juvenile and
domestic relations court to serve the City of Moanoke and
RoanoRe County and/or the City of Salem.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the city attorney forthuith
present to the Judge of the circuit court or courts of tbs City
of Roanoke and of Roanoke County and/or of the City of Salem
· an attested copy of this ordinance and move said judges for the
entry of un order approving the establishment and operating of
such regional juvenile and domestic relations court; and that
the City Clerk do forthwith transmit to the Department of Melfare
and Institutions of the Commonwealth of Virginia. to the Mayor ·
of the City of Salem and to the Chairman of the Hoard of Super-
visors of 8oanoke County attested copies of this ordinance.
DE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that. an emergency existing, this
ordinance be in force and effect upon its passage.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and lost by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Jones. Link and Perklnsoo ............................... 3
NAYS; Messrs. Boswell. Pollard, Nheeler and Mayor Dillard .............. 4.
MUNICIPAL COURT: Mayor Dillard presented draft of an Ordinance author-
Izing the Chief Municipal Judge to appoint, from time to time, certain members of
the Police Force and Deputy City Sergeants as Deputy Clerks of the Municipal Court,
amd repealing Ordinance No. 15517.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Perkinson stated that there mill be
some overlapping of the proposed Ordinance and the study being made by a committee
of the Comprehensive Survey on the Administration of Justice to Juveniles in the
City of Roanoke.
After a farther discussion of the matter, Mr. Boswell offered the
folloming emergency Ordinance presented by the Mayor:
(e16221) AN ORDINANCE autborlulugtbe Chief Municipal Judge to appoint,
~rom time to time, certuJx members o! the Police Force uud deputy city sargeauts ss
deputy clerks of the Municipal.Court; repeating Ordinance NO. 15St?~ uud providing
rot an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordlnnnce Book NO. 32t page 144.)
MF~ B,sa*It moved the adoption o~ the Ordinnuce. The motion mis aeconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the ~ollowlng vote:
AYES:-'Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Ferkluson, Pollard, Wheeler und
Mayor Dillard ................................ ?.~
NAYS: None ......................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISC£LLANEOU5 BUSINESS:
MUNICIPAL COURT: Mayor Dillard presented n communication from Judge
Robert L. Qunrles, tendering his resignation as Judge of the Municipal Court,
effective June 30, 1966.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the resignation be accepted. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard,and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-TRAFFIC: Mr. Boswell pointed out that in adopting the 1960-69
budget Council deleted an item for furnishing funeral escorts with the wnderstandin,
that the funeral homes would pay $5.00 for the funeral escorts from the estate of
the deceased, Mr. Boswell raising the'question as to whether or not the $5.00
payment should be mandatory.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. B,swell moved that the City Manager
notify the funeral directors in the City of Roanoke that the City of Roanoke plans
to discontinue furnishing police ~escort service at the expense of the city, but
will be glad to furnls~ such service at $5.00 per person from the estate of the
deceased, and that~in the meantime,,the City Attorney be directed to prepare ~be
proper measure establish!,ng ~he cba~ge after conferring with the City Manager and
the City Audit,? for C~ns~deFation at the next regular meeting of Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Link and adopted, Mr. Pollard and Mayor Dillard voting
no.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: Mr. Jones raised the questl'on of establlsh~
lng a one-year residency requirement for welfare recipients' in the City of Roanoke.
composed of the City Attorney, the City Manager and the Director of Public Welfare
be appointed for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the City of Roanoke
can legally establish u.one-year residency, and, if so, 'that the City Attorney be
directed to prepare the proper measure for ~furtber consideration of Council. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: Mayor Dillard called attention to the fact that the terms of
Mr. Samuel p. McNeil and Dr. John P. Wheeler as members of the Roanoke City School
Board will expire on June 30, 1960, and ~alled fornominations to'fill the pending
vacancies.
Br. Boswell placed in aomin~tioa the name of Samuel P. mcneil.
Mr. Perhiesoa pl~ced ia nomination the a!me of John P. aheeler.
There being .o further nominations, ar. Samuel P. McNeil and Dr. John
Nkeeler .ere reelected as members of the Roanoke Citp School Board for a term
three years beginning July 1, 1968, bp the follomiog vote=
FOB MB, MCNEIL AND DR. BHEELER: Messrs. Bosuell,,Jones~ Link, Perkinson,
Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .................. ?.
FiRE PSEVENTION~ ~ayOr Dillard stated t~et the tqrms of Mr.
litchen and Mr. Robert ~. Sullen, Jr., es members of the Board of Fire Appeals
expire aa June 30, 19690 that Mr. Maimer D, T~ylor has indicated he does not wish
to serve another term, and called for ~omlna~ions to fill the va~aacies.
Mr. Lash placed in nomination the names of. ailliam S. Kitchen and Robert
Ballen, Jr., for reelection as members of the Board of Fire Appeals and the
name of Thomas J. Orqubart as a new member.
There being no further noeinatloas,,#r. Thomas a, Orquhart mas elected
as a member of the Board of Fire Appeals for a term of four year~ beginning July
1, 1968, and Mr. William S. Kitchen and Mr. Robert B. Mnllen, Jr., were reelected
as m~mbers of the Board of Fire Appea~s for a term of four years beginning July 1,
196H, hy the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. DR~UHART-KITCHEN-MULLEN: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash,
Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dlllaro ..............................~ .... 7.
With further reference to,the Board of Pare Appeals, Mayor Dillard called
attention to an existing vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Acree Hayes and
called for nominations to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Hayes ending June 30,
1970.
Mr. Lisk placed in nomination the name of William E. Majors.
There being no further nominations, Mr. William E..Majors was elected as
a member of the Board of Fire Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Acree Hayes
resigned, ending June 30, 1970, by the following vote:
FOR MR. MAJORS: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard,
Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .........................
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Mayor Dillard advised that the terms of
Reidt Miss Bernice F. Jones, Mrs. Bonnie L. Wilkinson, Mr. Arnold Schlossberg,
Mr. J. Thomas Payne and Dr. Thomas E, Strong as members of the Medicare Advisory
Committee expire on June 30, 1966, that DF. Maimer F. Manley, Jr., has indicated
he does not mash to serve another term, and called for nominations to fill the
vacancies.
Mr. Wheeler placed in nomination the names of William R. Reid, Bernice F.
Jones, Bonnie L. Wilkinson, Arnold Schlossberg, J. Thomas Payne and Thoea; E. Saran
for reelection as members of the medicare Advisory Committee and the name of
ailliam F. Belier as a new member.
There being OD further momiaotioos, Mr. William R. Reid, Wian Bernice F.
Jones, Nra. Boucle L. Wilkinson, Mr. Arnold Scblouabergo Hr. J. Thomas Payae cad
Dr. Thomas R. Strong mere reelected as members of the Medicare Advisory Committee
rot a term or two years begiaoiag July 1, 1966, amd Dr. William F. Waller mas
elected ns · cam member of the medicare Advisory Committee for · term of hmo year·
,beginning July Il 196B,.by the follomiag vote:
FOR REID-JONRS-WILRINSON-SCHLOSSBRRG-FAYNE-STRONG-MELLER: Messrn. Bosmel
Jones, Llsk,~Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler cod Mayor Dillard-- ...................... ?.
PEnSIOnS: Mayor Dillard advised that the term o! Mr. David S. Ferguson
aa u member of the Board of Trustees, Employees* Retirement System for the City or
Bonneted Virginia, expires on June 30, 1965, and called for nominations to fill
the vacancy.
Mr. Wheeler placed in nomination the name of David S. Fergusoa.
There being no further nominations, Mr. David S. Ferguson mas reelected
as a member of the Board of Trustees.'Employees* Retirement System for the City of
Roanohe, Virginia, for a term of four years beginning July 1, 1969, by the followla
vote:
FOR MR. FERGUSOS: Messrs. noswell, Jones, Lash. Perhlnson, Pollard,
Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ............................ ?.
LIBRARIES: Mayor Dillard advised that the terms of Mr. Lawrence R.
.Noell, the Reverend Noel C. Taylor and Mr. C. Francis Cooke as members of the
Roanohe Public Library Board expire on June 30, 1969, and called for nominations
to fill the vacancies.
Mr. perkinson placed in nomination the names of Lnmrence R. Noell,
Noel C. Taylor and C. Francis Coche.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Lawrence R. Noell. the Reverend
Noel C. Taylor and Mr. C. Francis Cocke, were reelected as members of the Roanoke
Public Library Board for a term of three years beginning July 1, l~BB, by the
follouing vote:
FOR NOELL-TAYLOR-COCRR: messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson,
Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard
-On motion of Mr. Boswell, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
COUNCIL, SPECIAL ME~TING,
Thursday, June 27, 1968.
The'Council of the City of Roanoke met in .special meeting in the Council
Chamber iR the Municipal Building, Thursday, June 2T,' 1968, ut 11:00 p,m., mith
Mayor Dillard presiding, rot the purpose of adapting the 1968-69 fiscal year budget.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. B,snell, James E. Jones, David K, Limb,
Frank N. Perkins,e, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr.o Vincent S, Uheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .......... ~ ........................... T,
ABSENT: None ......................0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
DUDCET-~AGES-CXTY EMPLOYEES: Mayor Dillard stated a special meeting of
Council hms been called mith the unanimous consent of Council for the purpose of
adopting the 1968-69 fiscal year budget and Council having appointed n Salary
Committee by Resolution 16135 for the purpose of establishing salaries of the
unclassified employees of the city and the report having been filed in the Office
of the City Clerk June 26, 1968, at 2 p.m., the committee submitted the following
report:
· *June 24, 1968
The Honorable Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Tour Salary Committee appointed by Resolution No. 16135,
adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on November 23,
1964, to make u report and recommendation to Council for salaries
of the unclassified officers and employees of t~e city, pursuant
to Title 2, Chapter 13o Section 17, of The Code of the City of
Roanoke, 19560 as amended, has made a thorough study of the
unclassified officers and employees and recommends the following
schedule of salaries for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968,
and ending June 30, 1969.
Pursuant to your prior directive, we have taken into con-
sideration the unclassified non-teaching personnel of the Schools
and include herein our recommendations for them.
Virginia L. Shaw, City Clerk
Julian F. Dirst, City Manager
Byron E. Haner~ Asstt City Manager
James N. Kincanon, City Attorney
J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor
L. L. Koontz, Jr., Judge, Juv ~ Bom Rel Ct
B. T. FitzpatricE, Chief Municipal Judge
Vacactt Judge, Municipal Court
George B. Dillard, Judge, Mnnicipsl Court
Harris S. Birchfield, Subs~tute Judge
Wilmer F. Dillard, Substitute Judge
Vacant, Substitute Judge
Charles 5. McNulty, Jr.t Assessor
Edwin A. C. Ellis, Delinquent Tax Collector
Bueford B. Thompson, Purchasing Agent
David S. reruns,n, Personnel Director
Bernice F. J,nest Director of Public Welfare
M. David H,,per, Superintendent of Police
Sidney N. Vaughan, Fire Chief
Lewis G. Leftwich, Building Commissioner
I. Jones Keller, Air Pollution Engineer
H. Cletus Broyleso Director of Public M,tis
Milliam F. Clark, City Engineer
8,250.00
22,000.00
12,500.00
15,000.00
17,000.00
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'Donald R. Nolea. Clerk of Sba Nether
Hex T. #itch, Il. Jr.. Director of Recreation
Kine7 R. Him*so Library Director
Fao*at. Plaualtg Director
D. S. ZIMmermaa. Supt.. Semage Treatment
Th.mum Mo Daunt #uaagere Wu,er hpartmeut.
Bouard E. Midi,rd. Civic Custer Manager
Walker R. Carter. Jr** Clerk of Courts
Futricia Te~ierma'a. Deputy' Clerk
¥iuee fl. Bdaards. Deputy Clerk
R. L; Adams. Deputy Clerk
#ury R. Go,doit. Deputy Clerk
Mcrtha P. hills,at Deputy Clerk
Lena M. Test*ruin. Deputy Clerk
Jucnlta S. Gregory. Deputy Clerk
Carolyn M. Mhitt~ Deputy Clerh
Ruth i. Dillard. Deputy Clerk
Margaret Byrd. Deputy Clerh Photographer
Ruby T. Perdae. Assistant Photographer
Jeanne T. Pratt. Depaty Clerk
Vacant. Deputy Clerk
B. Benjamin Jones. Assistant City Attorney
Lorrslme M. [Full. Secretary. Has,lugs Court
Anne D. Shelur. Secretary. Lan ~ Chancery Court
Alfred N. Gibson. Assistant City Auditor
M. R. Lavinder. Assistant CltTAndltor
Nell C. Irriu. Registrar
Eatheriae H. Po.la. Assistant Registrar
E. L. Walters. Chief Clerk. Municipal Court
Programmer. Vacant
Dorothy L. Gibbon.y. Sup, of Schools (1)
Alfred F. Fisher. Business Manager 6 Clerk
H. Donald Pack. Director of Personnel
Richard P. Via. Administrative Assistant
Henry W. Ct*asham. Asa, Rosiness Manager
Willis $. aa,emma. Coordinator Data Processing
G. E. Moore. Pederal Programs Officer
Warren E. Trent. Deputy Coordinator.
~ivil Defense
T. Howard flay,r, Chairman, Electoral Board
B. A. Grubbso Clerk, Electoral Board
I. B. Evans, Members, Electoral Board
W. L.'Murray, Coordinator, Accounts & Records
· Joseph R. Meat. Maintenance Manager
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Your Salary Committee further recommends that the extra help
in the Eegistrarts Office be reimbursed at a rate of $16.O0'per
day. These employees are being used to p~rge the voting lists.
Respectfully submitted~
S/ Benton O, Dillard
Benton O. Dillard, Chairman
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
S! Yiaceut S. Wheeler
(1) State pays $4,380.00 of this
salary direct to employee V~acent S; Wheeler*
Mr. Perkinson moved that the report be amended by setting the salary of
he Assistant City:Manager at $13,000 per year and the salary of the Superintendent
of Police at $13,000 per year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and ununlmousl
adopted.
Mr. Perhlnsoo then moved that the report be' adopted as amended and offered
the following emergency Ordinance fixing the annual compensation of certain
unclassified officials and employees of the city;
(016222) AN ORDINANCE fixing the annual compensation of certain unclassi-
fied officials and employees of the city; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 5~, page ldS.)
Hr. Perkieson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mss
seconded by Er. Pollard and od,pled by the r,Il,ming vote:
,AYES: #naars. Jones, Perkfenoo, Pollard, Nbeeler smd Mayor Dillard .....
NAYS: Eessrs. B.smell and Llsk .........................................2.
Mr. Rbeeler offered the f, Il,ming emergency Ordinance adopting and
providing a neu System or Pay Rates and Ranges for the mmpi,lees of the City of
(#10223) AN ORDINANCE to adopt and provide a new System of Fay Rates and
Ranges for the employees of the City of Roanoke; and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 148.)
Hr. Eheeler moved the adoption of. the Ordinance. The motion Ins seconded
by Hr. Lisk amd adopted by the following vote:
AYES': Messrs. Jones, Llsk, .Perkinson~ Pollard. #heeler and Rayor
Dillard .... ~ ....................................................... ~ ............. 6.
NAYS: ir. Boswell ...................................................... 1.
Rt. Perkinson offered the f. Il.wing emergency Ordinance making appropria-
tions from the General Fund of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1968, and ending June 30. 1969:
(~18224) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations from the General Fund of the
Glty of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July It 196S, and ending June SOt
1969; and declaring the existence of on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. SRo page IS4,)
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the follomlng rote:
AYES: ReSSFS. Jones, task. Perkins.no Pollard. Wheeler and Rayor
Dillard ...........................................................................
NAYS: ~r. Bosmell ...................................................... 1.
Mr. Perkinson offered the following emergency Ordinance making appropria-
tions from the Water General Fund and the Water Replacement Reserve Fund for the
City of Roanoke for the fiscal lear beginning July 1, 196S, and ending June 30,
1969:
(~1822S) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations from the Water General
Fund and the Water Replacement Reserve Fund for the City of Roanoke for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1966, and ending Jane 30, 1969; and declaring the existence
(For full text of Ordinance, nee Ordinance Book No. 32, page 175.)
Mr. Perklnson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconde
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... O.
Rt. Perkinson. offezed the follouing emergency Ordinance making appropria-
tions from the menage Treltmeut General Fund nad the Seuage Treatment Rapine*Beat
.Reserve Fuld for the City of Roanoke for ~he fiscal year begin.fag Jul7 1. 1960,
.lad ending June 30e 1969:
(s10226) AN OIDIN~NCR making appropriations from the SenugeTrentmeat
General Fund nnd the Seusge Treatment Replacement Reserve Fund for the City or
Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1960, and ending June 30, 1969; lad
declaring the existence of au emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book no. 32, page l??.)
Hr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconde
by Mr. L~sk and adppted by the follouing vote~
AVES: Re~srs. Boswell, Joe*s, Link. Perkinson, Pollard, Mb*cleF and
Rayor Oillard ..................................
NAYS~ None .....
On motion of Mr. Jones. seconded by Hr. Mheeler and unanimously-adopted,
the meeting nas adjourned ut 11:15 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Jaly 1, 196Ua
The Council of the City of Roan,he met in regular meeting in thb Council
Chamber In the Municipal Building, Monday, July 1, 1969, at 2 p.m.. the regular
meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PBESE~'F: Councilmen John M. Bosmeii, James £. Jones, David K. Lash,
Frank N. Perkins*n, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr,, Vincent $. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O,
Dillard ....................................
ABSEnt: Noce---~ ..........~ ....... O.
OFFICERS PRESE~F: Mr. Julian F. Birst, City Manager, Mr. Byron £. Bauer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Kincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by The Reverend ~illis S.
Buchanan, Past~r, St. Philip ~mtheran Church.
MINUTRS: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
March 19, 1969, and the. regular meeting held on Monday, March 2S, 1969, having
been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Llsk, seconded by Mr.
Perkinson and uaa'ni~ousiy adopted, the readlng thereof mas dispensed math and the
minutes approved a~ recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPO~ PUBLIC
ZONINC-PLANNING: Council having continued a public hearing aa the
recommendation of the City ~lanntag Commission that Chapter 2, Subdivision Regulatio:$,
of Title X¥I, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, be revised,
until 2 p.m., Monday. Juce 24, 1968. the matter was again before the body.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p.m.,
Monday, July U. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having continued until 2 p.m., Monday, July 1, lqGU, a
public hearing on the recommendation of the City Planning Commission that Section 26
and Section 29, Chapter 4.1, Title XV, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, be
amended with regard to town house~ and planned unit developments, the matter Mas
again before the body.
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted the following report,
expressing th~ opinion that neither the city nor members of the general public
would be entitled to use of the *land set aside for common open space or recreationa
~se# and, accordingly, such areas Mould not become tax exempt:
*July 1, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
Of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of the Council held on June 24, 1968, and in con-
nection with the Conncll*s consideration of the proposal to amend
the Zoning regulations with reference to Planted Uoit Developments
nnd Tome'Houses, ! wes directed to ndriso the Council uh~ther or
1ut the p~oposed amendments mould, la their application, here
the et!ecl of exempting from ]goal real entste taxation portJoss
streets nnd uhnt is described in the proposed ordietnce es
FollomiAg Is · generalization of. wy fete~pretutfos of the pro-
Areas net n~Jde or designated for church use would eot, in wy
opinion, become tax exempt Until such time as such areas were
actually gamed end used by religious congregakiont, for religions
Areas set aside for school use ionld, similarly, not become
tax exempt until actually acquired by the City for school or
other public purposes.
Areas set a~ide !OF streets or other use b~ the general public
mould become ~ax exempt upon. the actual conveyance pf those
nreos to the City or other public agency or upon proper
dedication by map, approved by the City, for the public use
shown on the map.
Common open space or recreational use is not. in uy opinion.
synonymous mlth public open space or recreational use. As
applied to planned unit developments, I consider the mordlng
of thep~posed ordinance to describe areas restricted to
use by the owners or occupants of other property in the planned
unit development, and not by the public in general, and the
title to which mould remain In the ouneF of the development
or in the individual owners of property ia such development.
Neither the City nor =embers of the general public would, in
my opinion, be entitled to use of the 'land set aside for
common open space or recreational use* and° accordingly, such
areas would not become tax exempt.
I trust that the foregoing comments will adequately nnswer the
questions referred to me.
Respectfully.
S/ J. N. £incanon
City Attorney~
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report of the Cit'y Attorney be received and
filed. The motion Has seconded by Mr. perklnson and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Perkinson then moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon Its
first reading:
(~1~227) AN ORDINANCE amending aud reordaining the unnumbered second
paragraph of Sec. 25, Town Houses, of Chapter 4.1, Title XV, relating to Zoning, of
the Code of the City of Roanoke, igor, as amendedt which section makes provision
for the development of town houses within Planned Unit Developments; amending and
reordaining subsection 3. Uses permitted in planned unit developments, of Sec.
of the aforesaid chapter and title, regulating the uses to be permitted in Planned
Unit Developments; amending and reordaining subsection 4. Dwelling units permitted,
of the aforesaid section, chapter and title, regulating the number of duelling units
to be permitted in Planned Unit Developments and the method of determining'such
aforesaid section, chapter and title, prescribing the minimum lot area. lot frontage
open space and off-street parking area to be required or permitted in Planned Unit
Developments.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission on its own motion directed to the
City Council and after due consideration of the proposal his recommended to the
Council certain amendments of the district zoning r~gulatlons hereinafter set nut
aid provided, in order t~ encourage · creative approach to the use o! land, par-
ticularly by providing for density variations where developers are milling to work
out detailed site plans for Increased amounts of open space; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 70 and Sec. 71. Chapter 4.1,
of Title X¥ of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended,' and after due
publication of=written notice in a newspaper having general circulation'In the City
more than fifteen days prior to the holding or a public hearing on the question, a
public hearing mas held before the Council on the l?th day of June, 1969. in
accordance with said notice on the recommendations of the Planning Commission as
aforesaid, at which public hearing all persons in interest end citizens were
afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question; and
WHEREAS, Upon the Council's due consideration of the recommendations of
said Planning Commission. the Council ts of opinion that the proposals recommended
by the Commission would encourage the development of sales town houses on lndlvidu
lots in the City and would allou for cluster subdivisions and other improved design
concepts for residential development; and that certain provisions of sections 26
and 29 of Chapter 4.1, Title IV of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 195b, as amendes
should be further amended as recommended by said Planning Commission and as
hereinafter,provided.
T~E~FO~E, UE XT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as
follows:
(a) That the unnumbered second paragraph of Sec. R6. Town Houses, of
Chapter 4.1, Title XV of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1955, as amended, be and
said paragraph is hereby amended and reordalned to read and provide ns follows:
Regulations as contained in this section shall be
applied to town houses permitted in connection with
special exceptions issued'by the board of zoning appeals.
Tome houses may also be developed within a planned unit
development, as provided in section 2g of this chapter.
The board of zoning appeals shall not issue a special
exception involving town houses, except upon a favorable
or conditionally favorable report from the planning
commission. Rhere conditions are attached by the plan-
ning co~mission, they shall be included as part of the
zoning permit. The board of appeals shall not grant such
exceptions except with the conditionsattached by the
planning commission, but the board may add conditions in
granting approval.
(b) That subsection 3. Uses permitted in planned unit developments, of
Sec. 29. Planned Unit Developeents.'Chapter 4.1, Title XV of the Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, be and said subsection is hereby amended and
reordained, to read and provide as follows:
3. Uses permitted in Planned Unit Developments.
A planned unit development may be snperimposed on any
residential district defined in this chapter. It may con-
tain varied single family, duplex, multi-family or com-
mercial uses with supporting open space and compatible
facilities to provide for a harmonious environment amd
~eitary design la residential development. All
aerolal uses shill be onlya support function to the
primary reoideakial use of a
planned
unit development
amd lateadod to sorv~ the residents of suck a develop-
meat. Apartments, noun houses tad patio houses shall
not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total number of
dwelling units la a planned unit development, bat this
shall not apply ukea the planned unit development is
located ubolly mithln a district permitting multiple
family dwellings,
(c) That subsection 4. Dwelling units permitted, of Section 29. Planned
Unit Developments, of Chapter 4.1, Title IV of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956
as amended, be and said subsection is hereby amended and reordained, to read and
provide as follous:
4. Dwelling units permitted.
The nnmber of dwelling units permitted shall be
determined by dividing the net development area by
the minimum lot area per family required by the
district or districts ia which the area is located
except as set forth in subsection 5., next following.
Net development area shall be determined by sub-
tracting the area set aside for churches, schools, or
neighborhood business use from the gross development
area and deducting fifteen percent of the remainder
for streets, repardless of the amount of land actually
required for streets. The area of land set aside for
common open apace or recreational use shall be related
to the number of dwelling units permitted. #here
rezoning is also requested by the applicant for
approval of a planned unit development, the rezoaing
request will be handled simultaneously with the con-
sideration of preliminary approval of the planned
unit development.
and, (d) That subsection 5. Lot area and frontage, of Sec. 2g. Planned Unit
Developments, Chapter 4.1, Title XV Of the Code Of the City Of Roanoke, 1956, as
amended, be and said subsection is hereby amended and reordaffled, to read and
provide as follows:
5. Lot area, lot frontage, open space and
off-street parking.
a. A lot on which there ia to be constructed a
single family dwelling in a planned unit development
shall contain at least 6,000 aqnare feet and bare a
minimum frontage Of 60 feet. Areas on which there is
to be constructed multi-family, town house, patio
house or apartment units may have lots reduced by
three-fourths (3/4) of the minimum lot area allowed
in sack district, but such minimum lot area ahall not
be less than 1,DO0 square feet per duelling unit.
b. Any lands not required due to reduced lot area
requirements shall be placed ia a common open space
area when applicable to single-family dmelliags; bat
where multi-family, town house, patio house or apart-
sent aunts are to he provided, then tun (2) such units,
having a minimum lot area of 1,600 square feet each,
may be provided for each minimum lot required ia the
zonin9 district, and the remainder when subtracted from
the minimum lot required shall be placed in common
open space and off-street parking, provided the common
open space constitutea at least twenty (20) percent of
the net development area.
c. Off-street parking shall be provided as estab-
lished iu the district in which a planned nnit development
is to be located, provided such parking need not be pro-
vided on the lot aa which a dwelling is to be located bat
may be provided in predeternined accessible off-street
parking area mithin 200 feet of the dwelling to be Served.
d. Land devoted to comwon open spice shell be es
suitnble for reereationnl purposes es the vewslider of
the planned unit development, end eot more thsn twenty-five
(25) percent of the open spice free mny be meier area.
The motion uns seconded by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Eessrs. Roswell, Jones, Llsk, Perhlnsono Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
PETITIONS AN~ COMMUNICATIONS:
ELECTIONS: The following communication from the Electoral hoard.
requesting that the voting place for Jefferson Precinct No. 3 be changed from NO. 6
Fire Station at 1015 Jamlson Avenue. S. E** to the Jamlscn Avenue Elewentary School
~hlcb Ja located off the south side of Jnmlsoe Avenue, S. E., between Thirteenth
Street and Fourteenth Street, was before Council:
*June 24, 1966
Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor and
Members of Roanoke City Council
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Electoral Board requests that this voting station be changed
from the above location to Jawfsoa Avenue Elementary School
which Is located on the south side of Jamlson Avenue between
13th and 14th Streets, S.
This change is necessary because of our inability to store the
voting machines insid~ the fire station. Since we have been
using machines, they have been stored on the porch on the outside
of the building and in the recent election, although the machines
were covered, considerable water was found in the machines. This
was dueto either blowing rain or ~ondensation.
We have examined the suggested new location, and there is a'good
place to store the machines in the basement and also hold the
elections.
Very truly yours,
ELECTORAL BOARD
S/ T. Howard Boy~r
i
T. Howard Boyer. Chairman"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the request of the Electoral
'Hoard and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~1B226) AN ORDINANCE amendin9 and reordaining.Section 13, Chapter
Title IV, of the Code of the'City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to the voting place in
Jefferson Precinct No. 3; and providing for an emergeocy.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 32, page 179.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard--'~-~ ............. ~ .............. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O,
9
¸-10
ELECTIONS: The following Communication from the Electoral Hocrd,
requesting tkat tko voting stilton for Jefferson Precinct No. d it Jackson Junior
nigh School, 1022 HJnth.Street, $. H,ebe changed to the Buena Vista Recreation
Building lc Jackson Park, was before Council:
#June 24, 1968
Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor and
Members of Roanoke Clay ~ooncil
Hunlcipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Me suggesC that this ret/ag station be changed from the above
location to the Buena Vista Recreation Building in Jackson
Park, The reason for this change is congestion, especially
when school is ia session, and aD parking facilities. The
suggested new location is mote centrally located in the
precinct. We' have examined the proposed new location, and it
ts much better adapted to storing the voting machines and also
voting.
Very truly yours,
ELECTORAL BOARD
S! Tv Howard BOT~F
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur tn the request of the Electoral
Board and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~1~22g) AN
~Itle IV, of the CoGe of the City of Rouao~e, igC6, relating to the voting place
in Jefferson Precinct No. 4; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 179.)
by Rt. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
Raver Dillard ................................
NAYS: None .......................... O.
CLAIRS: A communication from Rt. R. Fletcher Smith, Jr., advising that
that he feels the loose manhole cover ts the responsibility of the City of Roanoke,
but that the thing which irritates him more than the small amount of money iovolted
The City Ranager advising Council that he thought the matter had already
been taken cate of, Rt. Llsk moved that abe claim be referred to the City Ranager
for settlement. The motion was seconded by Rt. Perkinsoa and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-STATE HIGBNA¥S: The following communicatfon from the ~ildwood
Civic League, requesting that steps be taken to improve Vlnton Hlll Road connecting
Rou~e 24 tn Yinton with Route 460 ia Roanoke Clty~ was before Council:
~June
Roanoke Clay Council,
Vlnton, Va.
State Highway Department,
Salem, Va.
Sio~e 1934 our Wllduood Civic League has, by its own
efforts and math the cooperation or Roanoke County Super-
visors and lately through the Roueohe City Council accom-
plished many Improvements for our little North-east nr~n, mom
ia the City or ionnoke, Me gratefully noknomledge and thnnk
those of you uko have been instrumentnl in helping ns to keep
traffic on Viatoo Hill Road; complicated os it is by the very
bridge st Glade Creek. Surely there is a real need for this
betweeo Salem, Roanoke and Vlnton.
WILDROOD CIVIC LEAGUE,
631Vinton Mill Rood N. E.
Roanoke, Virginia"
was before Council.
"Roanoke, ¥1rglnin
July 1, 1968
Roonoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
la recapping some information on activities of tko past
fiscal year, it uaw thought that you might be interested ia the
folloulog mhich relates to questions thor come to the Council
Since July l, 1967, Il3 buildings have been removed in the
City according to the records of the Deportment of Buildings.
Duildiog Department. The City ~aused several of the other 83
to be removed by advising the owners to repair or that it mould
otherwise be necessary to issue condemnation notices.
In five of the thirty that were condemned, the City finally
had to moke the contract and perform the removal. This mas after
all of the detail procedure of attomptJn9 to get the owners to
comply failed. In addition to the above; there .are now ten
dwellings under coodemnotion notice on which removal will probobly
be obtoined within the next month or so.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. flirst
Julian r. Hlrst
City Manager'
Mr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Perkinsou and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the following report
advising that Mr. Shannon Hudgins has requested city sewer service to property
located On State Route 626 at the northwest corner of Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum)
Airport at an estimated cost of $4,500, with the understanding that Mr. Hudgins
mill pay $1,500 toward, the cost thereof:
*Roanoke, Virginia
July 1, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
6entlemen:
Mr. Milllnm 6. Ammen, Attorney, representing Mt. Shannon
Hudgins who owns and operates the Hudgins Mobilehome Court on
State Route 626 at the northmest corner of Moodvum Airport, will
appear befo~ tko Council on behalf of the sewer lion extension to
that area. A portion of the land occupied by tho court is owned
by the City of Roanoke and leased to Mr. Hudgins.
There are approximately 35 families living in this court.
The present sanitary sewer system makes use of n septic tank
system which, me are advised, is becoming inadequate and is not
too satisfactory. Mr. Ammen advises that Mr. Hudgins has in the
past made application to the Roanoke County Public Service
Authority for sewer service but has not received any encouroge-
ment from the Authority. Therefore, the request is bein9 made to
the City.
The request is for a connection to be made to the City*s
sewer system by on extension of an existing line which is located
on the east side of Interstate $81. There is attached a dramiflg
of the situation. The extension would be for a distance of
approximately 1,175 feet to a point at the back or South side of
the trailer court. This extension would be through property
presently owned by the City of Roanoke and would be available for
any other future uses of this property of the City.
The cost is estimated at approximately $4,500, Mr, Ammen
states that the mobilehome court mould be acceptable to payment
of $1,500 touard the cost. This mould represen~ the expense of
materials.
It is noted that this area is included la the petitioned
annexation to the City of Roanoke and perhaps #r, names mill
speak to this point ss to any reimbursement arrangement.
This is submitted' to introdu'ce this ~stt~r to the Council
and me mould be administratively prepared to return to the
Council uith a recommendatio~ in this matte~ at your next
meeting.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. William G, Ammen, Attorney, representing Mr. Hudgins, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Mayor Benton O. Dillard, Chairman, Mr. Vincent S. Wheeler and Mr. Julian F. Hirst
for study, report and recommendation to Council as soon as possible. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a ~ritten report,
transmitting a petition signed by seventy-five citizens, requesting that the
Southeast Community Center located at the corner of Jamison Avenue and Ninth Street
S. E., be closed.'
Appearing in support of the closing of the center were Mr. W. D. Fuller,
Mrs. B. A. Thomas, Mrs. E. R. Mitchell, Mrs. Ella Mae Weeks and Mr. J. H. ~orrer,
Mrs. Joyce K. Nunley appeared before Council and submitteda petition
signed by aug citizens, requesting that the Southeast Community Center remain open.
Also speaking in favor of having the center remain open were Mrs. Frances
Martin, Mrs. F. U. Lynch, the Reverend Ben Sparks, Superintendent for the Southern
Presbyterian Churches, Jackle Branegan, Brenda Shepherd, Henry Clay and John Bowman.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the question be
referred to the City Manager for investigation and to keep Council informed as to
any incidents that OCCUr in the vicinity of the community center. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MORES: The City Manager submitted the following
report, recommending that a division be created whereby engineering would function
as a separate administrative operation from the Department of Public Murks:
"Roanoke, Virginia July 1, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Under the City*s present organization, engineering and its
assigned duties are classified as a division within the public
murks department. From city to city the relationship arrange-
ment between public murks and engineering varies mith the
locality and usually depends upon the individual local factors,
sometimes tradition or murk association being the prime element.
' 'Elthl· publ'l'e works, la ·ddition to engineering, are the
very vital responsibilities of streets, sewers, refuse, build-
lng mil·leal·cc, traffic engineering ~·d coww··lcatiotso ~ld
the municipal g·r·ge operations, These ire vital because"
of their obvious bearing upon the City goverawe·t*s functioning
· nd the well being of the community as wellas vitll because or
abe number o! employees. Elthin very recent ye·rs, the
responsibilities assocleted with e·ch of these c·tegories h·re
been conspicuously lucre·sing. Likewise, the responsibilities
and scope of work of engineering has increased sad become
highly concentr·ted. Engineering, which norm·lly is fei·ted
to serving ·s ·n ·uxiliary function to street maintenance,
street construction, sener construction, et ceter·, his grown
both I· these respects as nell ss for its responsibility of
two bond progr·ms ·nd a number of feder·l-state progr·ms.
it lily opinion th·t under the present ·rr·ngement, we
· re duplicating the efforts of personnel, p·rticul·rly those
fa supervisory positions. It Jn my further opinion ·t the
present that under the present system there is not · cle·r
division of ~sponsibility with the result that individuals,
especially at the department he·d level, are not ·ble to direct
tbelr attention solely to major matters th·t should require
their ·ttention.
I would wish to effect · division whereby engineering
lould function as · separate administrative *per·tiaa. This
would ennble engineering personnel to concentr·te more directly
and more effectively upon their responsibilities and would
enable public marks supervisory personnel to direct their
attention to the growing need of closer supervision and plan-
ning of the operation and programming of the various public
works functions. It is felt that with the individuals
involved that they can still maintain a close nothing relation-
ship that is so necessary to these functions. Iu many
instances, it will be difficult to draw a dividing line between
activities but it is to the credit of the people involved that
I do not think these situations mill present difficulties.
Ne would anticipate the need at a later date Of an
assistant or ~eputy uivector of public works to permit effective
administration o£ that department.
If later, me find other rearrangements to be more 'advantage-
I wish to put this arrangement into effect immediately,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F, Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Lisk moved that the Rayor appoint a committee to study tan matter and
submit its report.and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Julian F. Hirst
and James N. Kincnnon as members of the committee.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted the following report with
regard to the final drawings and specifications for the construction of the new
RunJcipal Building Annex and advertising for bids on the project:
*Roanoke, Virginia July 1,'1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The architectural firm of Hayes, Sway, Mattern and Mattern
have transmitted to the City tn* sets of final drawings and
sad'specifications for the coastrsctioa of the aem municipal
building aetex. These plans have been revlemed by the City
Esgieeer*s office end the City Building Commissioner and our
comments returned to the architects. '
SubJect to Council*s approval, it is anticipated that
this project till be advertised ia the July 7, 1969 issue of
the local newspaper mlth plans to be available for issue to
'prospective bidders on July 9, lg69. The architects have
recommended me ollom six meeks for bidding this project, so
bids are scheduled to be opened end Feed before City Council
on August 19, 1969.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hits*
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Mheeler moved that Council approve
the pleas end specifications and direct the City Manager to advertise for bids
on the construction of the hem Municipal Building Annex to be received at R p.m.,
Thursday, August 15, 196§, and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney
for preparation of the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard
and adopted, Mr. Boswell voting no.
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted the following reportp advising that
the annual Local Government Officials' Conference will be held August 26, 27 and 2~
1969, at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia:
WRoanoke, Virginia July 1, 196~
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
This is to advise the members of the City Council that we
are Informed that the annual Local Government Officials* Con-
ference, cosponsored by the Institute Of Government at the
University of Virginia and seven Local government associations
in Virginia, will be held this year August 26, 27 and 2~ at the
University in Charlottesville.
This conference is generally directed to various phases
of local government with intent of serving and updating
program for local government and officials and an introductory
program for persons coming into local government both elected
and appointed positions. The executive director of the Virginia
Commission on Constitutional Revision will deliver the general
session address. ! am informed further that attention sill be
given to the various changes now taking place in governmental
policies in the State.
We do not have a program of this meeting as yet but as
soon as one is available, I will be glad to forward it to
members of Council or to any persons mbo may be interested.
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. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
Z0~ING-AIRPORT: T.he City Attorney submitted the following report advisil
that application has been made to have the three-acre parcel of land proposed to
be leased to the Hertz Corporation reaoned from Agricultural, A-l, to Industrial,
M-l:
16
"Jnne 2?. 1968
The HOlOVlble NlyOr iud Members
of lOuloke City Co'oncll,
Roanoke, Virginia
As an interim report Is subjec~ matter, please be advised them.
determining the necessity of a change la the zone classification
of subject property in order to make said property available for
uses proposed by the CJtyOs prospective lessee, I bare filed .lth
the Baird of Supervisors of Bonnoke County I formil application
os behalf of the City to have the zone clnssificutioa of the
three-acre parcel of lnnd il question changed from Agricultural -
A-I to Itdustrial -
I nm advised that the Board of Supervisors at its meeting on
June 26th received and filed the uforesaid application and
referred the proposal to the Planning Commission of Roanoke
County for study, public heurlng, nad recommendation back to the
Board. It is my further underatnuding that the County Planning
Commission will advertise the proposal for public hearing at its
next meeting to be held on July 16th, after .bach time and upon
an affirmative recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. a
further public hearing will he held before the lnstmentloned
body. This office mill represent the City ut each of the above-
mentioned public hearings in behalf of the City's afGresnid
application.
In addition, I have conferred with Mr. John S. Kress, local
representative of Hertz Corporation, and I am in the process
of arranging a conference with him and out-of-town officials
of that corporation to discuss the various detailse agreements,
and stipulations to be contained in a proposed lease.
Furthermore, 'I have submitted the basic proposal to the Chief.
Airport Hranch, of the Federal Aviation Administration for
concurrence of that agency In my opinion that the ¢ity"s pro-
posed lease of such land would, in no way, conflict with the
Cityts commitments to Federal Aviation Administration or the
United States Government under any existing grant agreement
between the City and those agencies.
At the proper time, a proposed lease agreement, together with
ordinance which would authorize its execution, will be trans-
mitted to Council.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Eincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Llsk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMEITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIES; NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIUERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET-TRAFFIC: Council hayom9 directed the City Manager to notify the
funeral directors in the City of Roanoke that the City of Ronnoke plans to discon-
tinue furnishing police escort service at the expense of the city, but will be glad
to furnish such service at $5.00 per person from the estate of the deceased, and
having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure establishing the
charge, the City Attorney presented a draft of the proposed Ordinance.
After a discussion of the draft of Ordinance, Mr. Boswell directed that
the words "or other vehicular" be deleted therefrom and offered the folloming
emergency Ordinance:
"AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 1. Police Forces, of Title
II. Police Force sad Courts, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke,-1956, es amended, by the Idditloa of I tea sectioR
fixing e chorge to be made end collected by the City for the
special use of police officers as escorts,or funeral and other
vehicular processions in the City; and providing for ns emergency.
MHF.~EAS, for the daily operation or the municipal govern-
ment an emergency is hereby set forth and declared to exist in
order that this ordlaeace toke effect upon its pasnoge.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of
Roanoke that Chapter 1. Police Forces; of Title II. Police Force
and Courts, of the Code of the City of Ronnohe, 1956, as amended,
be and is hereby amended by the addition of a new section, to
be numbered Section 11, to read and provide as follous:
Sec. 11. Police escorts.
(a) There shall be paid to the city the sum of
five dollars for each police officer assigned as a
special police escort for funeral processions using
the streets of the city,
(b) Every person or undertaking firm desiriag
the services of a police officer to escort a funeral procession
using the streets of the city shall mahe timely
application therefor to the superintendent of police
and shall, prior to the time such escort services'be
required, pay to the city, at the office ef superin-
tendent of police the sum of fire dollars for each
such police officer assigned by the superintendent to
escort such procession, xhlch sum shall be paid into
the city treasury.
BE IT FURTHER 0RDAINED that, an emergency existing, this
ordinance be'in force and effect upon'its passage.'
The Ordinance un$ lost for lack of a second.
After a further discussion df the matter, the majority of the members of
Council being of the opinion that funds deleted from the 1968-69 budget for
furnishing funeral police escorts ghould be restored, Wr. Jones offered the
following emergency Ordinance appropriating $5,S00:
(~18230) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #45. "Police," of
the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page In0.)
Br. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
b~ Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. JoneS, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................................ ~ ..................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ....................................... ~ ........... 1.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS;
DUDHET-PA¥ PLAN-SCHOOLS: Mr. Jack Bo Coulter, Vice Chairman of the Roans
City School Board, and other members of the school system, appeared before Council
and requested certain changes in the salaries of school officials.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur la
the request of the School Hoard and offered the following emergency Ordinance
amending Ordinance NO. 16222:
(~18231) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 16222, said Ordinance No.
18222 baring fixed the annual compensation of certain unclassified officials and
employees of the city; and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 32, page lOl.)
Mr. Link gored the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perhlasoa and adopted by the rollonta~ Tote:
AYF. S~ Messrs. Jones, Link, Perhinsoao Pollard and ~heeler .............
MAYS: Mr. Rosmell and Mayor Dillard ..................................
Mr. L~sk thee offered the'rollouing emergency Ordinance appropriating
$3,616.00 to provide ret the aoousl compensation or the nacltssiried
and employees or the school system~
' (#1B~32) 'AH OROlNAMCE to amend and reordaia certal~ sections at the
1960-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For tull text or Ordinsnce, see Ordinance Book Mo. 32, page 1o2.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uaw seconded
by Mr. Perkiason and adopted by the roll,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lish, Perhinson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................................................6.
MAYS: Mr. Boswell ..........................~ .......................... 1.
PURC~ASK OF PROPERTY-pARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred the
offer of The Optimist Club or Roanoke, Virginia, to sell to the City of Roanoke
eight parcels of land ~ith a building thereon adjacent to Norwich park for the
total purchase price of $10,00o.oo, to 1968-69 Budget Study, Mayor Dillard expresse
the opinion that the offer should be accepted.
After a discussion of the question, Mr. Perhinson moved that the City
Attorney be oirected to prepare the proper measure providing for the acquisition
of the land and building for the sum of $10,000.00. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
PERSONNEL BOARD: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Acree Hayes has
qualified as u member or the Fersonnel Board for a term expiring February 29, 1966.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report be received and riled. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell and nnanimously adopted.
AC~S OF ACKNOWLEDGEME~F: Mayer Dillard presented an American flag given
to the City of Roanoke by the Department of Virginia, Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Veterans of Foreign Mars.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the flag be accepted and that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare the proper measure in appreciation Of the gift. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted?
On notion Or Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATT EST:
~ Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, July 'O, 1968.
. The Council of the City of Roanoke met la regular meeting is the Lam and
C~aacery C,artroom la the Municipal Building, Monday, July 6, 1966, at 2 p.m., the
regals~ meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT~ Councilmen John R, U,swell, James R. Jones, David M. Lish,
Frank N. Perhinsoa, Jr.. Roy R. Pollard, St** Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor
Denton O, Dillard ............................. ?.
ASSENT: None ...................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr, Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Klncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened mith a prayer by The Reverend James B
Chapman, Pastor, First Church of God.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
April 1, 1'960, and the regular meeting held on Monday, April 8, 1966, having been
furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Hr. Lisk
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes
approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
S.EMERS AND STOR. M DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on the construction of a storm drain system on Crystal Sprin9 Avenue and Twenty-
ninth Street, 5. M., said proposals .to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.,
Maaday, July U, 1966, and to be opened at that hour before C,ascii, 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 openino of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following
bids:
J. P, Turner ~ Dr*th,rs, Incorporated $7,686.75
Draper Construction Company 9,117.00
Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor, Incorporated 9,225,60
Hudgins ~ Pace 9,585.00
Southwest Construction, Incorporated 9,79b.00
Mr. Rheeler moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appoint,
by the Mayo~ for tabulation, report and i, commendation to Council, the City Att*rna]
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committe~
The motion was seconded by.Mr. Pollard and unanlmocsly adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. David E. Lisk, Chairman, John W. Boswell
and Julian F. Hirst as member! of the c,smitten.
ZONING~PLANNING:, Council having continued a public hearing on the
recommendation Of t~e City.Planning Commission that Chapter 2, Subdivision Regolati(
of Title XVI, of The Code of the City of Roacokq, 1956q as amended, be revised,
anvil 2 p.m., Monday, July 0, 1966, the sitter was again before the body.
is,
'2O
Mr. Mheeler moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p.m.,
Monday, 3uly 15, 1968. The motion uss seconded by Mr. Pollard iud unanimously
adopted.
STREETS A~D ALLRYS: Council boring set u public hearing for 2 p.m**
Rondoyo July B, 1968, oe the request or Blue Ridge Transfer Company, Incorporated,
that a ?S-root portion or Missouri Avenue, N. M** parallel to Indiana Avenue,
extending east from the Horfolk iud Mestern Railway Company tracks, be vacated,
discontinued end closed, the matter mss ber~re the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the roll*ming
report, recommending that the request be grunted:
*June 6, 1968
The Honorable Benton 0.. Dillard, Mayor
end Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of June 5, 1968.the City Planning Commission
considered the above described request. Mr. G. Marshall Mandy,
attorney for the petitioner appeared bet*re the Planning Commission
and presented the subject request. Ue stated that Blue Ridge
Transfer Company had arranged utth the Norfolk and Nestern Railroad
to have a siding extended into their property. This siding mould
cross the portion Or Missouri Avenue nearest the present railroad
right-of-way, requiring the closing.
Upon considering this request the Commission noted that this is
an unused portion of a street uhich dead-ends at the Norfolk and
Western Railroad right-of-may and has no prospects of ever being
extended. The property numar across the street, Sinclair Oil,
has no objections to the request.
A notion mas nude and unanimously carried recommending to City
Council that this request be granted, subject to the retention
by the City of any utility easements.
Sincerely yours.
S/ Richard V. Hamilton
David Dick
Chairman*
The viewers also submitted a mritten report, advising that they have
visited and viewed the above-described street and the adjacent neighborhood and
are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would result either to any
individual or to the public, from vacating, discontinuing and closing the portion
of street.
Mr. 6. Marshall Mundy, Attorney, representing the petitioner,,appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Wheeler moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16233) AH ORDINANCE permanently abandoning, vacating, discontinuing
and closing all that,certain portion of Missouri Avenue, N. W., lyin9 parallel to
and,north of Indiana Avenue; N. M., and extending east from the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company's Shenandoah Valley Division right-of-way a distance of 75 feet, as
sho~n On Map of Holllns Road Acreage and on Sheet Ho. 311 of the City's Tax
Appraisal Map.
MBEREAS, Blue Ridge Transfer Cowpnny, Incorporated, bas heretofore filed
its petition before the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in occordsoce
mJth lan, requesting the Council in paramountly TiCS*e, discontinue and close the
?S foot long portion of Missouri Avenue, H. M., herein described, end due and
proper notice of the filing of said petition wis given to the public as required
by law; iud
WHEREAS, in accordance with the prayers of said petition, viewers were
appointed by the Council on the 20th day of May, lgHH, to view the property and to
report in writing whether lo their opinion any 4nconvealeoce would result from
permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing said portion of said street; and
MHEREAS, it appears from the written report of viewers filed with the
City Clerk nnder date of June 20, 19bH, that no inconvenience would result either
to any individual or to the public from permanently vacating, discontinuing and
closing said portion of said street; and
RHEREAS, Council at its meeting on the 20th day of May, 1968, referred
the petition to the City Planning Commission, which Commission in Its report
before Council on the loth day of June, 195H, recommended that the said portion of
said street be closed; and
MREREAS, a public hearing was held on the question before the Council
at its meeting on the ~th day of July, 19~, at 2500 p.m., after due and timely
notice thereof published in *The Roanoke Morld-News.' st which hearing all parties
ia interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question;
and
MHEREAS, from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no incon-
venience will result to any individual or to the public from permanently abandoning
vacating, discontinuing and closing the 75 foot portion of Missouri Avenue, N.
as prayed for in the application and as recommended by the City Planning Commission
and that accordingly said portion of said street should be permanently closed..
THEREFORE. BE XT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
following described portion of Missouri Avenue, N. M., In the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, to-wit:
That 75 foot portion of Missouri Avenue, N. W. lying parallel
to and north Of Indiana Avenue, N. M., and running in an
easterly direction from the Norfolk and Western Railway
(Shenandoah Valley Division) right-of-nay on the west, a
distance of 75 feet, as shown on Map of Hollins Road Acreage
and on Sheet No. 311 of the City*s Tax Appraisal Map.
be and it is hereby permanently abandoned, 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 it is hereby released, insofar as the Council of the City of
Roanoke is emponered so to do, the City of Roanoke reserving unto itself, however,
a perpetual easement for sewer lines, drains, water lines and other public utilitie
which may now be located in and over the aforesaid street.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer be and he hereby is directe¢
to mark "permanently vacated" on the aforesaid 75 foot portion of said street on
all mops and plots on .file is his office aa uklch said street is .ah,un, referring
to the hook and pcge of Ordl.aonces and Resolutions of the Council of the City of
R,cRake wherein this Ordloc~ce shell be aprecd.
BE IT FU.RTBRR ORDAINED that the C. lerk of the Council deliver to the Clerk
of the Bustings Court for the City of R,ca,hen Virginia, n certified copy of this
Ordinance in order that the Clerk of said court may, at the cost of said petitioners
make proper not,tiaa on all maps or plats recorded in his office upon which are
shown said portions of the s~id street, ns pr,tided by lam, end record the same in
the current deed book in his office, Indexing the same in the name of the City or
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lis~k, Perkins,n, Pollard, Rbeeler end
Molar Dillard ......... ~ .......................
NAYS: None .......................... O.
SIGNS: Mr. J. Schmuck appeared before Council and presented a communica-
tion from Stanford and Ingeo Incorporated, on behalf of the American Oil Company,
reqnesting permission to erect a sign .at tbe~Amoco Station located at the inter-
section Of Fourth Street and Elm Avenue, S. E., which exceeds present limitations.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager pointed out that the
present request Is similay to one recently denied and recommended that the present
request also be denied.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the request be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell
and unanimously adopted.
pETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
transmitting a list of street lights installed and/or removed during the month of
May, 196§, was before Council.
Mr. Llsk moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. R. B. Naif, requesting that property
located on the south side of Albemarle Avenue, S. R., described as part of Lot B,
Block 24, Lewis Addition, Official ~ax No. IO22g10o be fez,ned from aG-2, General
Residential Distric't, to C-I, Office and Inst~itutional District, was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler 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. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr'. John B. Windel, requesting that property
l~cated o~ the northwest corner of Carvin Street and ~lnton (Mill) Road, N.
(Route 460), described as a O.?2-acre 'tract o~ land, Official Tax No. 3330413, be
fez,ned from RD, Duplex ~esidentia'l District, to C-R, General Commercial District,
end a 1.53 acre trent of lend, Official Tax No. 3330403, be rezoaed from RD, D.plex
Residential District, to RG-2, General Residential District, mas before Council.
Mr. Rheeler moved that the request for rezeeleg be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Desaell end unanimously adopted.
FIREARMS: A communication rrna Mr. Rldridge L. Mrlgbt, requesting that
the criminal, eot the gun, be punished, was before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the communication be received and formarded to a
committee composed of Hr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr** Chairman, Mr. John M, Dosaell,
Mr. Myron E. Hamer, Mr. M. David Mooper, Dr. John Jofko, Dr. HuFFy Y. Gamble,
Reverend Richard R. Deusley, Reverend George J. Gormley, Mrs. M. G. Nelson, Jr**
Reverend F. E. Alexander, Mr. Robert S.- Guerrant and Mr. A. Myron Smith for its
information in connection with its study of the matter of enacting local legislatio
with regard to regulating firearms. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITY MARKer: The City Manager submitted the following report, recommend-
lng that the City Code be amended to grant certain authorities of the Sealer of
Neights and Reasures to the Clerk of the Market:
"Roanoke, Virginia
July O, lgg8
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
and Measures, including the incumbent. The Sealer of Melghts
and Measures morks under the Clerk of the Market. During the
Msrket to handle some of that work. Mr. Nolen, as Clerk of the
Market, has p~rformed these duties and has in addition, upon
his initiative, served very capably to perform some of the
training of new Sealers. Ne had him schooled briefly in this
respect. Additionally, he is continuing to assist the present
Ne find that the Clerk of the Market is without specific
authority under the Code and we would like to recommend to the
Council a revision of the Code to extend certain of the
authorities of the Sealer to this position also. There is
attached an ordinance prepared by the City Attorney which would
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirer
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(ziG234) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec. 2. General Duties of
the Clerk, of Chapter 1. Department of Markets and Clerk, Title IX. Fublic Markets,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1955, providing certain additional authority
and daties of the clerk of the markets with respect to weights and measures.
BE IT ORDAINED b~ the Council of the City qf Roanoke, the City Manager
so .recommending, that ~ec, 2. General duties of the ~lerk, of .Chapter 1. Department
of Markets and Clerk, Title IX, Public Markets, of the Code of the City of Roil,kc,
1956, bet and said section is hereby amended and reo~daloed to read and provide os
follows:
Sec..2, General duties of the clerk.
It shell be the duty of the ~lerk of the .markets to
attend the markets and discharge all the duties prescribed
for him by ordinances sou existing or which may hereafter
be enacted. The clerk shall open end close the markets,
and shall .attend to .the ~ame during market bourn.
The person so appointed as .clerk of the markets .pursuant
to Sec~ 1. of'this chapter shall have end may exercise all
of the powers .conferred upon the sealer o( eeights and
measures in Sec. 2,, Chapter 2, Title XXII of this Code
with respect to tke inspection, examination ~nd testlog of
any balances, weights or measures employed for the purpose
of sale or trade in the city ned the enforcement of the
provisions contained in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter
4 of Title XXII of this Code, relating to ueights and
measures, and, when acting as · sealer of weights and
measures as provided in Chapter 3, Title XXlI, aforesaid,
shall perform the duties set out in Sec. 4., Sec. 5. and
Sec. 6. Of the aforesaid chapter and title and be subject
to the penalty provided for la Sec. 7. of the aforesaid
. chapter and title; and he shall report to the office of
the sealer of weights and measures u record Of all inspections,
tests and examinations Of balances, weights and measures so
inspected, tested Or examined by him, the result thereof mud
the action taken by him.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: M~SSFS. Uoswell, Jones, Link, perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None ........................ O,
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: T,he City Manager submitted the following report,
advising that construction has been completed 'on the sanitary sewer project on
Orookside Lane and Woodland Road, S. E., and recommending that Council authorize the
necessary public hearin] ~elated to the final settlenen~ of the assessments:
"Roanoke, Virginia July 8, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Construction has been completed on the sanitary sewer project
on Brookslde Lane and Woodland Road. S. E. It will be recalled
that this mas an assessment project with the City and property
owners sharing equally in the cost. There is attached a copy of
the proposed final assessments based on as-built quantities.
'SCHEDULE WA" JUNE 26, 1960
SEMER ASSESSMENTS ON ABUTTING LANDOWNERS AND PROPERTIF-~ FOR
BROOKSIDE LANE, S. E. and MOODLAND ROAD. S. E., PUBLIC SEMER
pROJECT
Total cost of Sewer Project $19.329.84
Apportionment of Costs of Project:
56% to City of Roanoke 9,664.92
50~ to Abutting Land,em,rs 9,664rg2
TOTAL COST $19,329.04
TOTAL FRONT ~OOYAGE OF pROPERTIES YO DE SERYE5 3,017.6i
BASIS OF ASSESSMENT ON ABUTTING LANDOMNERS $ 3.202~ Per lin.
FRONTFOOTAGE OF SOME LOTS ARE ADJUSTED AND SHOWN THUS~
INDIVIDUAL SEWER ASSESSMEN! FOR PORTIONS OF
BROOKSIDE LANE, S. E. AND EOODLAND ROAD, S.
Drooksido Lane. S.' E. - Rosewood Path Man
De*ween Rutreunh Road and MoodlaRd Road
Block 10 - East'Side
13 ~ 14 C.F. Eefauver
'15 Helvere Developers
16 ¢. F. Eefeuver
Block 8 - Meat Side
I Mamie Olekosky
Brookside Lane. St E, - Rly~rdale Acreaqe
Rqtrouah Road and woodland Rgad
Acreage - Meat Side
10.75 Acres George A. ~'Frances
Blankenship 40g.30
Woodland Road. S, E. - Rosewood Park MaD
Between Plateau Road and End
Block g - Northeast Side
I Virginia Investment Corp.
Meat Pt. 2 Isahelle Frances Mebb
3 Virginia Investment Corp.
4 Guy R. ~ Irene V. Wilson
5 #illiam T. & Sarah O. Hodges
6 Earl ~. ~ Mary Overfelt Dickerson 150.00
? J. E. ~ Mary E. Hartman 105.B6'
Block B = 5outbwest 5Jde
2 ~ 3 Formerly owned by C. F. Eefauver,
now owned by E~mett A. ~ Mildred R.
Brown 316.60
Block 10 - Southmest Side
17-19 Jack J. ~ Mary Lucy Hutchens 223.48
20-21 Lear M. Overfelt 150.00
22 Virginia Investment Corp. 75.00
23 James Edward Hartman et ux est. 106.B6'
FRONT ESTIMATED
FOOTAGE A~SESSMENT
202.74 649.29
103,01 329.90
125.17 400.87
16§.67 540.16
1,310.82
338.29 1,083.41
138.00 '441.96
130.00 416.34
121.66 309.63
150.00 480.39
480.39
342.2~
1,020.99
715.71
4B0.39
240.19
342.23'
It will be noted that the total cost is approximately $2,500 less
than the original estimates which results in nearly 9.42 per lineal
foot reduction in assessments.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the necessary
public hearing related to the final settlement of assessments.
Respectfully submitted,
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 providing for a public hearing at 2 p.m., Monday, August 12, 1969,
before Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager ~ubmitt~d a written report, advising
that Mr. Howard L.'St. Clair has requested permission to have a water meter
installed at 3446 Ashmeade Drive, Georgetown Park, Lot 1, Block 9, Section 2, in
Roanoke County, that there is a 4-inch water main in Ashmeade Drive from which
satisfactory service can be obtained, and recommended that Council authorize tbi~
connection.
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Mr. iheeler moved that the matter be taken ua~r advisement. Tho motion
Was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
After taking the matter under advisement, Mr. #heeler moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the folloulag
Resolution:
(#1M235) 'A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve u metered
water connection to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of tho
City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 32, page IMS.)
Mr. Mheeler 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, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
PURCHASE OF PROPEHT¥-CURM AND GUTTER: The City Manager submitted a
written report, advising that Messrs. R. Lee Mastin and Aylett R. Coleman have
offered to the City of Roanoke for the future widening of Colonial Avenue and as
offsetting value for the construction of curb and gutter along the edge of the
street ss an extension of existing curb and gutter a strip of land ten feet in
depth, 50 feet in width, along the front of Lot 5, Block 4, Colonial Heights
Subdivision** a~d recommended that the offer be accepted.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council coocor in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance;
(#1M235) AN O~DINAWCE authorizing and providing for the acquisition of
a parcel of land containing approximately SOO square feet, located on the south-
easterly side of Colonial Avenue, $. N., upon certain terms and conditions, for
street purposes; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book ~o. 32, page IHM.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perklnsono Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
~A¥S: None ........................... O.
CLAIMS: The City Manager submitted the following report, recommending
that SM?S.OO be paid to qr. Harry M. Vest in full satisfaction and settlement of a
claim asserted against the city by Mr. Vest as the value of certain damages to his
residence at 4231 Oliver Road, N. E., occasioned by the bursting of a water main:
~Hoanoke, Virginia July B, l~MM
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This matter is eot included on your prepared Agenda for
July 8; homever, I submit it to lob and invite your favorable
consideration to Ioolvdlng it for consideration. The reason
for handling it thus is that me have been advised that Mr. and
Mra. Vest mlll be leaving their home for an extended period of
time and Me mould wish to conclude this before their departure
if at ali possible.
About midnight on' November 16o 1967, the Cltyts mater main
on Oliver Road burst. The eight aatchman on duty with the
Nater'Oepbrtment received the telephone call us to a broken
water main about 12:30 a.m. He Immediately meat to the area
and started closing the valves to cut mater off. From the
charts at the Delray Station, the mater actually ran about 15
or 20 minutes. It was nothing unusual about the main break
itself os this type of thing frequently happens. The unusual
part of the occurrence was that the stream of water coming frae
a crack in the pipe soon cut auay the clay covering and asphalt
paving over the pipe. This aligned an apparently strong and
full force of a stream of mater to be directed stroight at the
residence of H. N. Vest. The volume and force of wote~ pushed
the shingles on the roof up and actual!y removed maoy,o! them. This
also allowed a heavy quantity o! water to 9o doan through ?Imasa
each room in the house.
Through both the assistance of the #Bier Department and the
City*s Fire Departmeot personnel worked Until about 4 a.m. in
an effort to minimize damages. The members of the family state
that they were absent for about four days fFom work--cleaning.
airing out and attempting to return the house to a useable
condition.
As stated the roof Mas severely damaged, cracks appeared
in some of the malls, flooring buckled, damage appeared to the
tile in the basement and there Mere damages to the doors,
furniture and clothing.
We have been in negotiation uith Mr. and Mrs. Vest since
the occurrence, There have been varying figures relating to the
damages and it is estimated at this time~ based on bid prices,
thor to repair the conoition of the home Mould represent a cost
of approximately $R75.
This matter has been reviewed by the City Attorney and as
we would administratively agree that which took place is not the
result of any carelessness or negligence on the part of the
City. This type of rupture in a main can occur and it is
difficult if out impossible to detect in advance. It would also
appear that the Water Department acted prouptly in cutting the
service off as soon as it was learned. Undoubtedly, the City
as far as an operational position can be taken Mas not responsible
for the mishap. Mr. Vest obviously was completely mithout fault
in the occurence and only through his efforts and those uho
assisted him was it possible to minimiae the damage to the extent
to which it has been. Ne hare debated at considerable length
any responsibility to the extent of payment of damages to the
Vest family. I am of the opinion that while technically the
City may not be responsible; at the same time it did cause and
create ~ situation that was severely injurious to the property
omner and I would question that the City could walk away from
the matter and say simply that ue are not responsible. I Mould
recommend to the Council that City Council 9ire favorable
consideration toward making the damage payment to Mr. and Mrs.
Harry M. Vest in the amount of $§?5.
He would be glad to elaborate on this in any may that the
Council might wish.
There additionally'was damage to a wall between the property
of the Vest and that of C. D. Sink, on Oliver Road, on which
repairs are needed and me feel that the maintenance personnel
of the City can handle this work at a minimum cost.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Rirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
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Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Hunager and that aye matter b~ referred to the City Attorney rot preparation of tho
proper measure.' The mo*los mos seconded by Mr. Lash tod uooolmoasly adopted.
CaDGEr-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted the follouiug request from
the Roanoke City School Rosrd, requesting that $220557.50 be appropriated to
various sew acc'ousts in the 1968-69'sckool budget and that $319,1B2,99 be resppro-
printed to various accounts la the 1968-6q school budget:
'July O, 1968
Mr. J, Robert Thomas
City Auditor
City of Roanoke, Virginis
Dear Bob:
Attached you will find the unexpended balances as of July 30,
1968, fOP federal and grant programs still in existence. These
balances are to be reappropriated In the 1968069 School Dudget.
Attached you will find, also, prograu budgets for neu federal
programs which are ready to begin:
1. Neu Careers Program (Summer) $ 1,500.00
2. Manpower Bevelopnent ~ Training
(welding) 16,$80.00
3. Long Range Follow-Up Study of
Pupils Enrolled in Model
Kindergarten Project 4,477.50
The School Board respectfully requests City Council to nppro-
prlate funds for each of the above three programs, which will
b~ reimbursed 100 per 'cent from federal funds.
Very truly yours,
S/ A. F. Fisher
A. F. Fisher.
Director of Business and Finance
and Clerk of the Board'
Mr. Mbeeler moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(a16237) AN O£DINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see 0rdinance Book No. 32, page 167.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wa~ seconded
by Mr. perkinson ant adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hoswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, ~heeler an~
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
REpORtS OF COMMITTEES:
AXRPORT: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on enlarging
the hangar doorSt raising the lights and motorizing the existing doors Of the
piedmont hangar at Roanoke Municipal (~oodrum) Airport submitted the folloning repot
recommending that the 1o~ bid Of Regional Construction Services, Incorporated, for
enlarging the hangar doors and raising the hangar lights in the amount of $18,801.00
be accepted and that the remainder of the work not be accomplished at this time:
*Roanoke, Virginia Jaly 6, 1968
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:'
0a Monday, June 24, 1q68, members of City Council received
end opened bids for modifications to the PI*dm*st banger at
Roanoke Municipal (mo*drum) Airport, Rids were received from
two bidders, ulth Regional Construction Services, Incorporated,
of Roanoke, Virginia, being the low bidder on each and all
alternatoR. Nork contained in the various alternates included:
Alt. I Enlarge hangsr doors for tail of aircraft and
raise hangar lights
Alt. 2 Motorize existing hangsr doors
Alt. 3 Provide electrical service for motorJ~ed doors
Alt. 4 Combination of alternatek 2 and 3
Alt. $ Combination of alternates 1, 2 and 3
As Council may be awsre~ only $29,006 remains in this
Capital Improvement Account and that amount is not enough to
accomplish all alternates. The bid of Regional Construction
Services, Incorporated is in order and it Is your Committee's
recommendation that Council accept this bid for Alternate No. 1
and spprove the contract in the amount of $18,601.00 and that
the remainder of the work not b~ accomplished at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy'R. Pollard, St., Chairman
S/ Byron E. Raner
Byron E. Raner
S/ lilliam F. Clark
William r. Clark'
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered t~e following emergency Ordinance:
(m16238) AN OROINA~CE accepting the proposal of Regional Construction
Services, Inc., for enlargement ~f hangar do,rs at both ends of the Piedmont
~Alrlines hangar at Roan*ko Haniclpal Airport to' accommodate aircraft tail
assemblies, raising ceiling lights, and related electrical uork in said hangar;
authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requtsi%a contract; rejecting
another bid made for said improvements; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 186.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. ~he motio~ was sec.ad*,
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:'Messrs. Boswell, Jo'nea, Link, Pe'rkinsoa, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................% ............. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
~NFINISRE~ BUSINCSS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
I.Y~RODUGTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0~DINANCES A~D RF~OLUTIONS:
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ZONING: Ordisoace No. 1O227. amending and reordalaing Sen*ica 26 and
Section 29. Chapter 4.1. Title IV. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. as
amended, with regnrd to Town Houses sad Plloand Uoit Oereiopmeat~. baring pr,ri,afl]
been before Council rot its first reading, read omi laid over. nas again before the
body. Mr. Rko,let offering the foil,wing Or]lnaece for Its second reading and
final ad.priam:
'(SLO227) AN ORDIHAHCE unending and reord~inisg *hi unnumbered second
paragraphof Sec. 2b. Tout Houses. of Chapter 4.1. Title Z¥o relating to Zoning.
of the Code of the City of Roan.he. 1956. ts amended, which section makes provision
for the development of mona houses mi*him Plansed Unit Developments; anendlla ted
reordninlng subsection 3. Uses permitted in planned unit developments, of Sec. 29.
of tho aforesaid chapter and title, regulating the uses to be permitted il Planned
Unit Development~= amanding and reordaini~g subsection 4. Dwelling units permitted.
of the aforesaid section, chapter ald title, regulating the number of duelling
units to be permitted in planned Unit Bevel.po. uts and the method of determining
such number; and amending end reordaining subsection 5. Lot area and frontage, of
the aforesaid section, chapter and title, prescribing the ninlmu~ lot area. lot
frontage, open space and off-street parking area to be required or permitted in
Planned Unit Development,.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page lB2.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted bi' the fca:owing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Joa~s. Lisk. Perkins.n. Pollard. Mheeler aaJ
Mayo: Dillard .................................. T.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
ACTS OF AUKNOMLEDGMENT:: Council having directed t~e City Attorney to
prepare the prope~ measure expressing appreciation to the Department Of Virginia,
Ladies* Auxiliary of the Veterans Of Foreign Mars, for the gift of an American
flag, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Perhinson offered the following Hms.In*Ion:
(~1~23~) A RE$OLb-EION expressing appreciation to the Ladies* AuxlliJry
of the Department of Virginia, Veterans of Foreign Mars for a recent gift to the
City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page l~g.)
Mr. Perkiuson moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:, Messrs. ~oswell, Jones, L,lsk, Peaking.n, Pollard, Nbc.let and
Mayer Dillard .................................. 7o
HAYS: None ......................... O.
MBNICIPAL BUILO[~G: Council having decided to meet at 2 p.m., Thursday,
August 15, 1968, for the purpose of receiving and opening bids for the construction
of the M~nicipal Building Annex, the City Attorney presented the proper measure
providing for the special meeting; ~hetenpon, Mr. Jones offered the following
(miD240) A RESOLUTION fixing August 15, 1960, as the dote for o Epeoisi
Meeting or the Council ar the City of Roanoke for certain purposes,
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 190.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perklnson and adopted by the folloulng vote:
AYES: #essrs. Bosuell, Jones, Liskt Perklnson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. ?.
NAYS: NOUO .......................... O.
MOTIONS A~D MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
On motion of Mr. Mheeler** seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
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COUNCILo REGULAR MKL'EING,
Monday, July 15, 1968.
The Council o! the City of Rosnoke wet in regular meeting in the Cone,il
Chauber in the Municipal Building, Moadsy, July 15e 1968, ut 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Di.llard presiping..
pRESENT: Councilmen John #. Bosnellt David K, Llsk, Frank N, Perkins,n,
Jr., Roy R. Pollnrd, St., Vincent $. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ........... 6,
ABSENT: Councilman James E. Jones ..................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian Fo Birst**City Manager* Me, Byron E. Bauer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Klncanon, City Attorneye and My. Jo Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Paul E,
Trimpey, Pastor, Melrose Methodist Church.
MINDTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting bald gu Monday,
April 15, 1968, and the regular meeting held on Monday, April 22, 1968, having been
furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Hr.
Perkinsoa and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the
minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON pUBLIC MAS'gERS:
WATER DEPARTME~: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
furnishing and delivering water meters to the City of Roanoke Water Department,
es and mhen ordered, during the period beginning August 1, 1968, and ending July 31,
1969, said proposals to be received.by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, July 15,
1968, 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; mhereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Meter
5/8'
l"
1 1/2"
2"
Total
3"
4"
6"
8"
Total
Hersey- Neptune Badger
Sparling Meter Meter
Meter Co. Co. Manuf. Co.
Unit Unit Unit
Price Price price
$ 28.05 $ 28.05 $ 28.59
70.50 71.72 72.42
131.95 134.48 135.92
, 19~,40 202.12 204.24
$ 45.553.80 $ 45.617.04 $ 46,463,~6
Rockwell
Manuf.
Co.
Unit
~ricv
$ -
576.00 577.20 576.75 561.60
959.50 962.00 957.77 936.00
1,922.00 1,924.00 1,921.33 1,B72.00
2.746.15 '2.806.00 2.74b.10 2.525~ 25
10,739.50 6,349.20 6,201.95 5,694.85
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 the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs, Viucent S. Mbeeler, Chairman, Byron
Hewer nad Thomas Mo Buuu, ue meubers o! the committee, ,
MUMICIPAL, BBILDING: Purauaut to notice of advertisement for bids ou
furnishing und installing uluminum replacement wind*ms on the south side of the
Rouuoke Municipal Building and associated mork, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerh until 2 p.m** Monday, July IS, lqGB, und to be opened at that hour before
Council, Mayor Dlllurd asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
and aD representative present raising uny question, the Mayor lustrocted the City
Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and
rend the bid of DeVac,~Incorporated, as follows:
Rase Bid Alt~rnat~ Bid
0sing standard glass $17,$7b.43
0sing heat and light reducing glass 20,426.43
MFo Mheeler moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Att*Fee
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the comnltt*
The motion was seconded by MF° Lisk and unanimously adopted.
MaycF Dillard appointed Messrs. Frank N. Perkins.a, Jr., Chairman, J. Robe
Thomas and Julian F. Hirst es members of the committee.
ZONING-PLAnNING: Council having continued until 2 p,m** Monday, July 15,
lqbB, a public hearing on the recommendation of the City Planning Coumission that
Chapter 2, Subdivision Regulations, of Title X¥1, of The Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, as amended, be revised', the matter was again before the body.
Hr. Link moved that the matter be continued until the next regular
meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and' unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, July 150
196Bt On the request of the Belvedere Corporation that a 1.570 acre tract of laud
located on the sou,th side of Florid.a Avenue, N. ~., between Nineteenth. Street and
Leon Street, Official Tax Ho, 2340110, be rezoned from RS-3, Single Fami,ly Residen-
tial District, to RG-I, General Residential District, the matter was before the
body.
In this connection the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recommending that the request for fez*ting be denied:
"May 2, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
,Gentle~en:
At Its regular meeting of Hay 1, 1960 the City Planning Commission
considered the above de'scribed 'request. MF. C'harles P. Alexander,
Jr., attorney representing the Belvedere Corporation, appeared
before City Planning Commission with a site plan indicating six
units each and buildings with
buildings, with five dwelling , two
four dwelling units each, there by making n total project proposal
for thirty-eight apartment units with fifty-four parking spaces.
Be stated that these units be of brick cons~vuctlon'and for
medium price rather than low rent market.
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Mr, George Hprris appeared la opposition to tko request es a
representative of home out, rs from the general tree, specifically
elolg Neats Avenue, &odrews Reed end Leon Street, He stated that
the single family home Owl,rs in the urea opposed the request
be,ease they felt it mould devaluate their properties, eld es
appeal wes made to retain the pr,seat slogle family nosing
classification of the subject property. Mr. Roy Mill,ti also
ap,he in opposition to the reqsest and ltdleoted that there were
still existiog lots lo the. lemedlele ere, available for sale end
a higher priced resideoticl category. Be noted abut there uss
not any apartment zoning iR the Jmeediate. vlclnlty, ood that ·
res,ming request of the property et the end of Nineteenth Street
near the subject property hod been properly turned doan by both .
the City Planning Commission and the City Council st on earlier
date. · ,
Upon considering, this request, the City Planning Commission asked
the Planning Director if there had been nay plans related to the
utilization of this general area for park purposes.. The Planning
Director reported that e plan had been developed to show either
school or park purposes between Carroll Avenue Andrews Road, and
Nineteenth Street and Twenty-first Street, during the middle of
1964. .He stated that it appeared desirable to include the
subject property, within the school-park complex which serves the
surrounding single family residential area.
At the request of Dr. T. M. Banka, Chairman Dick read · letter
from Dr. Banks which expressed opposition to the res,ming
request. Dr. Uanks stated his feeling that the subject property
should be included in the adjoining park lands.
A motion uss made and unanimously carried recommending the City
Council that the subject property request be denied due to the
incompatibllAty of the proposed apartment development surrounding
the single family residential area and the potential for develop-
ment as a park. It was also noted that the contention regarding
the devaluation Of properties did have some substance when
· relatedtothe proposal by the Belvedere Corporation.
The Planning Commission further suggested the possibility of an
exploration regarding the subject property's acquisition for an
aooitlon to the John F. leon,dy Park.. It was noted that the
subject property was the only tract, except for a choch and an
FAA property which was not devoted to the school-park complex
which inclodes the Monroe Junior High School.
Sincerely,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick
Chairman*
Mr. Charles p. Alexander, Jr.., and hr. Morton Boneyman, representing the
petitioner, appeared before Council in support of the request of Uelvedere
Corporation.
Appearing in opposition to th~ request for fez,ming mere Messrs. George
Harris, Roy E. Ella,at and Mrs. Theodore T. Banks who would like for the zoning
to remain RS-3, Single Family Residential District.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Link moved that Council concur in
the recommendation Of the City Planning Commission that the request for res,ming be
denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m** Monday, Joly 15,
1q68, on the request of Mr. Milliam Matts, et al** that an approximately 57 acre
tract Of land located in the northwest section of the city south Of Interstate Rout
581 and north of proposed State Route 116, be res,ned from RS-S, Single Family
Residential District, to IBM, Industrial Development District, the matter was baler
the body.
la tkis connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the foil*wing
report ulthout a recommendation for or against the request for rezoniag=
=May 2, 1968
The Honorable Denton O, Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen= .. ......
At its regular meetings of April 17 .and May 1, the City Plnnning
Commission considered the above described reqnest.. Mr. English
Shcwnlter, attorney representing the petitioner, appeared before
the City Planning Commission at both meetings and stated that the
petitioners feel that the subject property should be rezoned for
IBM, Industrial Development District purposes due to the trend in
this direction established by the Macho Corporation site location
adjoining the subject property and due to the subject property
having certain guarantees to an industrial access route and its
frontage location on Interstate Spur S§l. De further noted that
the petitioners had agreed to provide certain lands free of
charge for the development for industrial access road to the
Macke Corporation and with such route leaving access for additional
industrial development. Mr. Showalter stated that there was a
demand for additional IUM zoning, as demonstrated by the offer of
the Macke Corporation to purchase additional land for their usage,
if made available.
At its meeting of May 1, Mr. Everett E. Fllppen, President, Roanoke
Valley Real Estate Board, appeared before the City Planning Con-
mission and voiced objection to the IDM designation of the entire
5?-acre tract of land since it mould limit the residential area
for expansion purposes of the people of the northwest section of
the city. ,He noted that this general area mas the last one
available for residential growth within the city. Upon questioning,
Mr. Flippen indicated that the Roanoke Valley Real Estate Board did
not oppose the Macke Corporation property fez*ming, but personally,
he felt that rezoning was a mistake. Mr. Showalter indicated that
there mas a great deal of land and residential lots remaining and
available for residential use, and he stated that the proposed
Route 116 would give access to residential.as well as industrial
property.
In considering this request the City Planning Commission went to
some extent in order,to acertain the factors related to the
request, including a joint on-site field inspection, exploration
as to the possibility of negotiating for a division of the subject
property into zoning category for both IBM and some residential
classification, consideration of the city's commitment to provide
industrial access to the Macke Corporation, the demand and usabJllty
of the subject property for different types of land use, and the
relationship of the subject property to existing land uses and
functions within this section of the city. Zhere was a division
of opinion upon the Planning Commissioners regarding this request.
A notion was made to grant the petitioners request, and the
subsequent vote resulted in the three ayes, two nos, and one
obstinatton. Due to the fact that the By-Laws of the City Plan=
ming Commission require a concurrence of four members in favor for
a request in order to have a recommendation by the Planning
mission, the action by the Planning Commission is herewith reported
tn City Council without a recommendation for or against the subject
request.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick
Mr. English Showalter, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of his clients request, displaying a map of the area
and calling attention to the following letter from the City Manager;
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' 'Jeaanry'30, ~I968
Nr. Ksglish Shun*Ilar
Attorney nt Lee
Colomlal-American National Beak Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Hr. Shoeslter~
Thank yon for sending to mo a copy of your letter of
January 25, 1968, to Mr. Norton Honeym&n regarding the above
subject matter. I believe it appropriate to reflect the
position of the City to this point on the items es set out in
understandings but are intended solely to clarify for. tkose aha
might vieu the handling la the future.
It is understood that the Matts Estate has agreed to offer
to donate the sixty-foot strip of right of way. Me understand
that this offer as thus made cannot be fart and binding bna it
Is n position of intent and mast be related to the development
of more details as to the specific construction of the road if
and when accomplished.
The City cannot confirm that the Matts land mill be rezoned
for industrial use but those of us mbo have been associated uith
these negotiations recognize that the potential development of
this land most likely is for industrial purposes and that whether
rezoning or not takes place is dependent upon the processes of
Me appreciate the interest and cooperation of you and Mr.
Rlllian ~atts fa marking wltb us through the course Of this
project.
Sincerely yours,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
in support of his clients interest in the matter.
Mr, Jack Lloyd, Area Development Director, Appalachian Power Company read
the following statement in support of the proposed rezoning:
'Mayor Dillard and Members of Council, my name is Jack Lloyd,
Area Development Director for the Appalachian Pomer Company. I
mish to speak in support and favor Of the rezoning Of the 57 acres
of Rants Property fronting on Interstate 591 from a residential
classification RS3 to a classification of IDM (Industrial Develop-
ment District),
My reasons and objective in support of the change in the
zoning of the property is for the continued gromth of the City
of Roanoke. Presently, only a snail amount of XDM property exists
in the city. This is illustrated on the nap you see before you.
My associates and I in the field of industrial development find
it difficult to show adequate industrial property in the City of
Roanoke uben industrial prospects come to town. Experts tell us
the service industry mill continue to grow and mill dominate the
grouth industries in the decades ahead. Roanoke bas all the
factors necessary to share la this gromth, except properly zoned
land math adequate utilities. As an industrial developer,
believe it to be imperative that we set aside property that ~an
attract the clean and attractive industry that qualifies under
the IDB classification. These types of industry are looking
expressmay frontage so that their name and plant mill be visable
to the traveling motorist. The property in question affords all
of these advantages, it is a Aatmral lo~atiou for clean and
attractive one-story industrial buildings. I hope you find it
mithin your misdom to bring about the change in zoning.
Mr. iv*retie £. Flippen, President, Roanoke Valley Board of Realtors,
Mr. Russell R. Henley, Executive Director, City Of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housin~
AuthoritF, nnd Mr. Fred P, Bullington, Realtor, appeared in opposition to the
proposed rezonlag expressing the oplnlob that this reaooisg mould lend to further
renooiag nnd prevent further development of housing.
Mr. Lash expressed the opinion that maybe the Better should be carried
over until the question regarding on access road Is settled,
Everyone present having been given an opportunity to be heard, nra
Perkinson moved that Council'grnnt the ~equest rbr renaming end that the f~lloeing
Ordinnnce be placed upon its first reading:
(niH241) A~ ORDINANCE to amend Title IV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Ronnoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheets NO. 213, 224 and 22s,
Sectional 1966 Zone ~ap. City of Roanoke. lo relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application bas been made to the Council of the City of Roanohe
to hare a certain tract of land containing approximately 57 acres located in the
northwest section of the City of Roanoke end bounded on the north in part by
Interstate Highway No. 501 and in part by the property of Racke Corporation and
NarlJao Court. On the east by the east property line of the J. Allen Naars estate.
on the south by the northerly boundary of the proposed bxtension of Highway No. 116,
and On the southwest and west by Lick Run and the P. C. Huff estate property renamed
from R5-3 Single Family Residential District, to IDM, Industrial Developmen~
District;
WHEREAS, said application mas referred to the City Planning Commission
for its consideration and report, and the Planning Commission. after due considera-
tion, reported the matter bach to City Council without a recommendation for or
against theappllcation for renaming; and
WHEREAS. the written notice nnd 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
WHEREAS. the hearing as provided for in said notice mas held on the 15th
day of July, 1963, at 2 p.m., before the Conncil of the City of Roanoke, at which
hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard,
both for and against the proposed renaming; and
WHEREAS. this Council. after considering the evidence as herein provided.
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be renamed.
THEREFORE. DE iT ORDAXNED 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 Sheets No. 213. 224 and 225 of the Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other,
viz.:
Property located In the northwest section of the City of Ronnohe, ¥1rgint~
and described as follows, to-wit:
BEGIHNIRG Ct the point of intersection of the southwesterly
line of Rockland AvataR, H~ M. with, the southeasterly
boundary lire of the ~otts Estate, said beginning point
being shout ct the recorded map of Narllan Court as corner s9 or
the boundary lice; thence leaving Rockland Avenue and uith the
southeasterly boundary of the latts Estate in a southeasterly
direction about 620 feet to a point OR the northerly right-of-
way lire of a proposed street, 60 feet mfde, through the Yatts
Estate, as shout os Plan No. 4904 prepared ia the Office of the
City Engineer-or Roanoke, Virginia; thence with sold northerly
right-of-way lice ia a westerly direction about 1170 feet to m
polar which bears N, 13o 00' E. about 210 feet from the north-
westerly corner cf Lot 1. Block 1. Section 1. Rugby Dills;
thence leaving the northerly right-of-way line H. 13° O0t E.
about 20 feet to the center of Lick Rna; thence up the center
of Lick Run about 2500 feet in a northwesterly direction to ·
point on the boundary line between the #otts Estate and the
Huff Farm; thence leaving Lick Run and with said boundary line
ia a northerly direction about 200 feet to a point on the
southwesterly right-of-way line of Interstate'Highway 581; thence
with said right-of-uny line fa a southeasterly direction about
1600 feet to a point on the northwesterly boundary of the tract
of land being conveyed to Roche Corporation by the City of
Roanoke; thence leaving the right-of-way line of Interstate
Highway SOl and with the northwesterly boundary of the land
being conveyed to Macke Corporation in a southwesterly direction
about 530 feet to a point; thence continuing with said land in
a southeasterly direction about DO0 feet to a point on the
northwesterly line of Court Street; thence crossing the end of
Rockland Avenue S. 350 21' W. 47.'40 feet to a point on the
southuesterly line of Rockland Avenue; thence with the same S.
54° 19' E. 374.19 feet to a point of curve; thence with a curved
line to the right, whose radius is 311.46 feet, an arc distance
of 33.0? feet to the point of Beginning;
designated on Sheets No. 213, 224 and 22S of the Sectional 1966 Zone Rap, City of
Roanoke, as all of official tax numbers 2130702 and 2130701, that portion of number
22S0101 lying on the southwesterly side of the Interstate Highway Ho. 581, and
that portion of number 2240102 lying between Lick Run and the northerly boundary
of the proposed extension of Highway No. 116, bee and is hereby, changed from RS-3,
Single Family Residential District, to IDR, Industrial Development District, ahd
that Sheets No. 213, 224 and 225 of the aforesaid mop be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Perkinson. Pollard~ Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ............4.
HAYS: Ressrs. Roswell and Link .........................................2.
(ar. Jones absent)
ZOHI~G: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, July 15,
1968, on the request of Mr. Rarren L. Morris that property located on the east side
of Hildebrand Road, N. W., between Whitney Avenue and U. S. Route 11, described as
Lots 19. 20 and 21, Section S. Church Court. Official Tax Ho. 2202232. be fez*ned
from C-2, General Commercial District, to RG-2. General Residential District, the
matter was before Council,
In this connection the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report recommending that the request for fez*wing be granted:
'June 6, 1968 '
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Rembers of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
' Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of June 5, 1960 the City Planning Commission
considered the above described request. Hr. Warren L. Morris
appeared ~efore the Commission amd stated that he Il I member
of the congregation of the First Cburnk of God across the
stree~ from the 4abJect property. His,property is the last
unused land zoned for business ia the area end he wishes to
use,it for n use more in keeping with the church° nnd feels,
tbot apartments mould be the best use.
Upon consideriog~this request tie P~onning Coumisaion noted
that the property Just north of this is used for an office of
a union and that the adjacent property on the south mhlle zone
business C-2 contains a three unit apartment. It mas felt that
the petltJoner*s request san reasonable nnd more Jn keeping math
the neighborhood than a business use mould be.
X motion uss made and unanluously,carried recommending to City
Council that thin request be granted.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Richard ¥. Hamilton
David Dick
Chairman= .
Hr. Warren L. Morris appeared in support of his request for rezooing.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning. WV. Rheeler
moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
that the folloming Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(u16242) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥. Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 220. Sectional 1966
Zone Hap. City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
NRERE~So application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to hare that property locateo on the east sine of Ilil~ebrand Road, N. d., between
Whitney Avenue and U. S.Route 11, described as Lots 19, 20 and 21, Section 5,
Church Court, Official Tax No. 2200232. rezoned from C-2t General Commercial
District,.to RG-R, General Residential District; and
RREREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinaftei
described land be rezoned from C-2~ General Commercial District, to RG-2, General
Residential District; and
RHEREAS, the mritten 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 nod
posted .as required and for the tine provided.by said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice mas held on the 15th
day of July, 1960, at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at which
hearing all parties iu interest and citizens mere given an opportunity to be heard,
both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
. WHERRAS,.this Council, after considering the.evidence as herein provided,
is,of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoced.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED.by the Council of the City o~ 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. 220 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
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Property located ge tko east side of Hildebrand Reed, N. W., botmeea
Nbitaey Avenue ned U. S. Route 11, described at Lots 19, 20 aid 21, Section
Church Court, designated om Sheet 220 or the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of
Roanoke, as Officicl Tax No. 2200232, be, and is hereby, cha~ged from C-2. General
Commercial District. to RG-2, General Residential District, and that Sheet No. 220
of the aforesaid map be chcaged la this respect.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. L'ish and adopted by the rolloming vote:
AVES~ Messrs. Eoswell, Link, Perkinsono Pollard, Wheeler and Hayer
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS; Noee ...................O. (Mr. Jones a~sent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hoofing for 2
Monday, July 15. 1968, on the recommendation of the City Manager that the northern
approximately 110 feet of Osborne Street, N. E., between Orange Avenue and a lO-foo~
wide alley extending easterly across Osborne Street be vacated, discontinued and
closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report requesting that the matter be continued until July 22. 1960:
~July lO, 1968
The Honorable Benton 0. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
,Gentlemen:
Mlth reference to.the above cited request this is to advise you
that the City Planning Commission has not had an opportunity
to take this request under advisement due to the inability ~o
obtain a quorum at the July 3 meeting. The Planning Commission
consider this request at its next scheduled meeting of.July 17.
1968. In light of the preceeding it would be appreciated if
the public hearing on this case could be continued until the
City Council meeting of July 22, 19~8.
S/ William G. Kuthy
David Dick
Chairman"
Mr. Perkinson moved that the public hearing be continued until the
regular meeting of Council on July 22. 1968. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheelel
and unanimously adopted.
pETITIOnS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. J. Hunter Roberts requestiog that
property located on the south side of Campbell Avenue, S. W,, between Fifteenth
Street and Sixteenth Street, described as Lots 4 -.6, inclusive, Block 23, West End
and Riverview, Official Tax Nos. 1320905, 1320904, 1320903, 1320902 and 1320901, be
rezoned from RG-2, General Residenti District, to tM, Light Manufacturing District,
was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the request for rezonin'g be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. ~he motion
was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
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COHHISSIONER OF BUILDINGS: A communication from #r. Richard L. Sanderson
of the Rullding Officials Conference of America, Incorporated, congrotulntlog the
City of Roan,he upon the,selectlo~ of Hr. Le~is G,,Leftuich, Commiss~oaer of
Buildings, to the Executive Comuittee of the Conference, nas ~eroro the body.
Er. Pollard moved thntthe commue$cntlon be received and filed. The uotl¢
uno seconded b~ Er. Lish and unanimously adopted.
POliCE DE~ARTHE~FF-JAIL: A commnnicntioa from Hr. H. K. Cunnioghnm, Jr.,
Director of Corrections of the Deportment of Helrare and Institutions to the
Superintendent of Police, transmitting n report on the inspection of the police
loekop by the Division on June 24, 1968, was before Council.
Hr. Llsh moved that the,communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
JAIL: A communication to the City Sergeant from Hr. H. K. Cunningham,
Jr** Director, Division of Corrections of the Oepartment of Helfare and Institutions
transmitting a report on the inspection of the jail by the Division on June 24.
1968, was before the body.
Hr. Hheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Hr. Link and unaoimously adopted.
BUOGET-COHHO,~WEALT8 ATTORNEY: A communicatio~ from the Commonwealth*s
Attorney reqoesting the approval of the attendaoce of the Commoouealth*s Attorney
and the Assistant Commonuealth*s Attorney at the Local Government Officials'
Conference at the University of ¥irginia, was before Council.
Rt. Pollard moved that eau*ell grant.the request and offered the foil*win
emergency Ordinance appropriating $60.00 to Travel Expense under Section n22,
'Commonwealth*s At~erney,' of the 1968-69 budget, to provide funds for the attendan
of the Commoowealt~*s Attorney and the Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney:
(m18243) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section u22, 'Commonwealth*s
Attorney,' of the 196U-~9 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(Forfull text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 193.)
Hr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. 'The motion was seconded
by ~r. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYF. S: Eessrs. Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Hheeler and Hayor Dillard ....... 5
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .......................... J ..... ~ ................ 1.
(Hr. Jones absent)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board
requesting that $125,000.00 be appropriated to various items under Section ~44000,
'Schools - Inner City,~ of the 1968-69 budget, which is 100 per,ceni reimbursed
from federal funds ~as before the body.
Rr. Perkinson moved that Council concur ia the request of the Roanoke Clt
School Board and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16244) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaiu Section n44000, 'Schools -
Inner City,' of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing fCr an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance fl*oh No. 32, page 194.)
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Mr. Perkiesos moved the odoptio· of the Ordinance. The motion
secolded by Mr. Wheeler ·nd ·dopled.by tho following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Boswell, Liskt Perhi·soa, Pollard. Wheeler ~·d Mayor
Dillard ................................... 6.
NAYS: Nosey ........~ ..... ? ...... 0.. (Hr. Jones absent)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A co,manic·tin· from tie City of goanoke
Redevelopmeet ·nd Housing. Authority transmitting · copy or lis Besolotiom requesting
the Legislative Committee of the Virginia Association of Redevelopment and Housing
Authorities to study proposed legislation awarding additional compensation to mw·er
occupants above the fair mather value of their property in its present location and
a sg~mary of legislation of the State of Raryland, was before Council.
Mr. Llsk moved that Council receive and file the communication. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
CITY MARK~: A communication from Mrs. Ralph K. Bowles Inviting the Mayor
and the members of Council to attend the formal opening of the new market Bowles
Bake Shop on Thursday, July lB, 1968, at 11 a.m., was before Council.
Mr. Nheeler moved that as many members of Council as possible plan to
attend the formal opening. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
POLICE DEPARTRE~-MUNICIPAL COURT: The City Manager submitted the
following interim report expressing the opinion that the preparation of court docket
cards for criminal and traffic cases, accepting fines and costs, cash bonds, et
cetera, Is a lunicipal Court function:
*Roanoke, Virginia
July 15, I968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The.following matter bus been discussed with me by Mr.
Kermtt Allman, City Sergeant, and it is our opinion that it
should be submitted to the Council for your information st this
point and to advise you that perhaps action will be shortly
necessary concerning It.
The City police lochup was merged with.the City Jail on
July 1, 1966, and functions formerly performed by the Police
Department Docket Officers were taken over by the City Sergeant's
personnel. Prior to this, on June 24, 196~, by Ordinance No.
10221, the City Council amended a previous ordinance authorizing
the Chief Judge of the Hunicipal Court to appoint police officers
as deputy clerks of the Runicipal Court with th*amendment adding
Deputy City Sergeants. The purpose of the amendment was to permit
police officers to sign committals committing persons to jail and
to sign releases for persons being released from jail, issue
subpoenas, et cetera. It also permitted jailors to*accept fines
and costs. Jailors employed by the City Sergeant*s office and
several police officers have been sworn in by the Chief Judge of
the Municipal Court to act as Deputy Clerks for the Municipal
Court pursuant to the amended ordinance. The court functions
which It Is understood have bee· transferred over to the Jail
include functions for the Bail Commissioner and include the typing
of court docket cards for persons summonsed to court for traffic
violations and violations of dog law cases. Jailors are, addition-
ally, preparing court.docket cards for all criminal cases including
traffic, accepting fines and costs, cash bonds, et cetera.
This uork mas previously done by the Folice Department ia the
Docket Office and there has been question f~r some time as to
its being properly a tolice Department function but apparently
domn throegb the yearn availability of the Docket Office has
been used for this purpose. The City Sergeant mom raises
question as to the inclusion or this transfer as to traffic
violations, et cetera, to his Jailors and has to do mith his doubt
that his office is properly responsible for this and as to mbether
it is permissible under Virginia lam, et cetera.
In a letter frol the Division of Corrections of the State
of Virginia, he has been advised that the Virginia Code precludes
Jailors from handling records other than those pertaining to the
Jail itself and from acting as Deputy Clerks of the Municipal
Court. Mr. Alluan is investigating the matter further for any
additional information that mould be of help to his office and
to the City Council.
It is felt at this time, mlth concurrence by the Police
Department on their past experience, that the correct location
of the above uork is in and under the Municipal Court. It should
not be ~dded back under the Police Department and any reassign-
ment should gO to the Municipal Court Office as it is a direct
responsibility of the Court.
This as stated is for information with the anticipation
that the Council may be requested to give more definite con-
sideration mJthln a very short time.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Boswell moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
TAXICABS: The City Manager submitted the following report recommending
that Liberty Cab Company be granted four additional certificates of public con-
venience permitting it to operate a total of six taxicabs in Roanoke:
'Roanoke, Virginia July 15, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke', Virginia
Gentlemen:
By letter of June 6, 1969, Mr. George N. Harris, Jr.,
Attorney, submitted an application on behalf of Liberty Cab
Company, Incorporated, Mr. Harvey G. Dudley, Jr., President and
Manager, for an increase in the number of Certificates of Public
Convenience and Necessity assigned to that Company from tmo to
ten. Liberty Cab Company was assigned two certificates for two
taxicabs by City Council action on June 27, 1966. At that time
they requested the opportunity to come back at a later date in
anticipation of increased business and in compensation for their
o:iginal request of four having been reduced to two. Pursuant
to the provisions of the City Code, I conducted a duly adver-
tised hearing on July 2, lg68,.on this application. There were
p~esent attorneys for Or representatives of Safety Motor Transit
Company, Checker Cab Company, Yellow Cab Company and B P ~ M Cab
Company,
There have been reviewed the records of operation of
Liberty Cab Company which is satisfactory, the need for additional
service, the capabilities of Liberty Cab Company to acquire
additional personnel and drivers and to adequately perform service
and the verbal evidence and statements submitted by the other cab
companies who were represented at the hearing.
It is not felt that there can be justified an addition of
eight taxicabs or a total of ten for additional service within
the City at this time. It is felt that there would be Justification
to granting to Libert7 Cab CoBpaoy ca additional four
certificates for four additional vehicles, Baking a tnt'al cf
six to the Cowpacy. IR ira original request in 1966, Liberty
Cab Company asked for four with · reductio· to too aid it
would be considered that two of the additional four son
reconnelded would be u confirmation or the indication that
should business lad other conditions Justify they would be
at a later date grnated it least two,
It In recommended that lbo City Council by ordinance
authorize the granting of four additional certificates of
pablic convenience to Liberty Cob Company.
Over the lest year or an some vacancies have developed
in certificates of public convenience either due to companies
terminating business or ccnpaofea unable to operate regolurly
the msxinnm number of certificates granted. It Is proposed to
review all or the certificates at an early date and as soon
as convenient utah the prospect of adjusting the number of
certificates to the various companies to those In operation
and to generally regular use.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
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 mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the folloming report recommending
that the lease to the United States of America Air Reserve Squadron for 3.2 acres o!
land at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport be amended to cover an area of 0.070
"Hoanoke, Virginia
July 15, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The City Council by Ordinance No, 14728 of March 3, 1962,
and a lease agreement dated April 4, 1962, provided for the
lease to the United States of America of 8,2 acres of land at
the Municipal Airport for occupancy by the Air Reserve Sqoad£on.
Xt has recently been determined that this amount as in the
original lease ia no longer required by this operation and at
this request to the City and as mutually agreed to, the leased
area can be reduced to 0.678 acres. Me are in receipt of ·
supplemental agreement prepared by the Federal Government mhich
would amend the original agreement.
The City Attorney has prepared an ordinance which is sub-
mitted to you on this Agenda which would indicate the Council's
authorization for the reduction of the lease area and the amend-
ment of the origina! agreement. The ordinance sets forth
verbatim the terms of the supplemental agreement and ! would
respectfully invite the Counciltn attention to the four paragraph
provisions therein which are deri~ed from the original .agreement.
It is recommended that the City Council so authorize by ap-
proval of the ordinance.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Uirst
City Manager*
Mr. Bosmell moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
' (~18245) AN ORDINANCE providing for a reduction of the leasehold
authorized'end provided fdr by Ordiesece No. 147280 leised by the City of Ron,oke
to the United States of America for use of the 9209th Air Reserve Recovery Squadron=
and providing for an emergency~
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 32, psge 195.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Link end adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. 8*snell, Llsk, Perkins*a, Pollard, Wheeler and #ayor
NAYS: None .................O. (Mr. Jonos absent)
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS: The City Manager submitted the following report
transmitting · report of the Building Commissioner for the month of June, 1968:
"Roanoke, Virginia July 15, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
In the opinion that this informatioo may be of interest to
the Council, I am enclosing n report of the Department of Buildings
for the month of June 1968 nad, of particular attention, the
accnmulltive report for the lear ending June 30. 1968;
In submittln~ this to ne, Mr. Lewis Leftwich, Building
Commissioner, advises as foil*us:
'The $1.6 million valuation of construction permits issued in
June 1968 Is more than three (3) times the valuation of
permits issued in same month in 1967. The 1967 figure being
$515,435.00.
A total of 689 inspections were made in June, lgbO.
The $16.0 million total valuation of permits issued dnrin9
the year ending June 30, 1969, compares with $6 million
in year 1967. (Civic Center $10 million)
A total of'?o712 'inspections sere made during 1967-69 fiscal
year. This Is an average of 4 inspections for every permit
issued.
Fees collected in 1967 amounte'd to $19,842.80. In 1968 -
$26,046.85.'
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Blrst
Julian F. Hits,
City Manager#
Mr. Boswell moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Li~k and unanimously adopted.
SE~ERS A~D STORM DRAINS-MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the
followlog request of Robert Hall Clothes, New Vork, NeM Vork, for city water service
to its business at 6107 Mllliamson Road:
"Roanoke, Virginia
July 15, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
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The City is in receipt of u request from Robert Hell Clothes,
Hew York, Kew Vorkt for water service to · business building ut'
6?0? Milllnmsoa Road, b~iog Lots So. I end No. 2, Section Ho, 2,
North Bill Mnp.
This request is ia the County and this is forwarded to the
City Council is accordance mith your policy..
There is · tour-inch water main in #aunt Street from uhich
''ibis building could be served and ir'is recommended thus the City
Council by resol~tion outhorize such service.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. ~irst
City Manager"
Hr. ~heeler moved that Council take the request under advisement. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard end unanimously adopted,
A~tev tubing the matter under advisement, Mr. Wheeler moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the following
Resolution:
(=i824~) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Haoager to approve a
metered mater connection to certain premises located outside tho corporate limits
of the City, ;pon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, sec'Resolution Hooh No. 32, page 197.)
Hr. Wheeler mo!ed the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYF. S: Messrs. Hoswe 11, Lisk, Perkl noon, PoIlaFd, HbeeJer mhd Rayor
DlllaFd ....................................
NAYS: None ....................... O. (Hr. Jones absent)
CORPLAIN~S-FIRK DEpARTHE~: ~he City Hanager submitted the following
repoFt advising that In connection with'the request of citizens in the vicinity of
Twentieth Street, Purcell Avenue and Hallace Avenue, N. E., two fire hydrants
have been authorized for installation in the northeast section Of the city, one
at Twentieth Street and Purcell Avenue, and one at Twentieth Street and #allace
Avenue, which will involve the laying of a new eight-inch water main:
July 15, 196~
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
~entlem~n=
At your City Council meeting of several weeks ago, · group
of citizens appeared in regard to objection to reaoning lathe
area of 20th Street, Purcell Avenue and Wallace Avenue, N. £.
In the course of their discussion with the Council they
mentioned th~ need for'fire hydrants in their residential area.
This is to advise the C~uncil that we have investigated this and
authorization bas been given to the Hater ~epartment, with con-
currence by the Fire Chief, ~or two hydrants, one at ~Otb Street
and Purcell Avenue and one at 20th Street and Wallace Avenue,
N. £. This involves our laying a new eight-inch water main into
this section.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager~
Mr. Nheeler moved that the repo%t be received and filed. The motion uss
seconded by Mr. Boswell and.unanimously adopted,
SEWERS AND STORM DilAIMS: The City Manager submitted a mritten report
advising that a further report would be submitted on the request of Ers. Eleanor B.
Eversole, the Reverend Harry R. Thompson amd Mr. H, M. Thompson, that a sewer
assessment assessed in the name of H. C. Evevsole against proper~y described as
Acreage, Tinker Creek, Official Tax Mo. 3250227, in the amount of $609.25, and a
sewer assessment assessed la the name of H. C. Eversole against property described
as,Acreage, Tinker Creek, Official Tax Ho. 3250~25, in the reduced amount of
$233.68, plus interest from August 1, 1g$2, in connection with the construction of
a sanitary sewer to serve the north side of Wilkes Road, N. E.. between Hollias
Road and Tinker Creek, be released in consideration Of Harry M. and Addle S.
Thompson, present owners Of 4,725 acres of the property, granting an ensemeut to
the C~ty of Roanoke for the sanitary sewer installed over the land by the city in
1952, and not having the additional report requested the matter be considered at
the regular meeting of Council on Monday, July 22. lqH~.
Mr, Perkinson moved that the mutter be carried over until the next
regular meeting of Council., The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously
adopted.
PURCHASE OF pROpERTY-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council havln9 referred to
the City Attorney the matter of handling certain details regarding the proposed
purchase of certain property owned by the Optimist Club of Roanoke, Virginia, he
submitted the following report:
"July 11, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Beutlemen:
At the meeting of the Council held on July 1. 1969. there was
referred to the unJerslgned the matter of seeing to the details
of the proposed purchase by the City of certain lands now owned
by The Optimist Club of Roanoke, Virginia. In this connection
this office has prepared a Eurchase Option Agreement between the
said Optimist Club of Roanoke. Virginia, and the Clt'y of Roanoke.
by the terms of mhich said agreement said Club has offered to
grant and convey to the City eight certaln~ lots or parcels of
land located in the Morwich Section of the City for the cash
consideration of $10,000.00, This offer would be open from
July H, through December 31, 1969. This purchase Option Agree-
ment has been executed and acknowledged by' the officers Of
said Club, has been tendered to the City, and is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
The City Auditor reports that funds have been appropriated in
the lg69-69 Budget for the event&al purchase of this' property,
and, to this end there has been prepared and is transmitted
herewith for the Council's consideration a form of Ordinance
which would authorize the acceptance of the aforesaid written
Purchase Option Agreement from The Optimist Club of Roanoke,
Virginia, and which would further provide for the City's
acquisition of the lands described therein for public park
and recreational purposes, by the exercise of said Purchase
Option Agreement and the closing of the transaction by the
proper City officials.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincannn
City Attorney"
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After a discussion of the matter. Council being of the opfaLon that the
land should be made a part o! Nornich CosmuaJty Park, Mr. Link moved that the
.otter be referred back to the City Attorney for further negotiation uith The
Optimist Club of Roanoke as to including the provision for parks and recreational
purposes in tke deed'of conveyance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and
unaninously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
STREET LIGHTS: Council having referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Vincent S. ~heeler, Chairman, David M. Link and Julian F. Hirst for study.
report and recommendation the question of'erecting certain street lights on Uells
Avenue, N. £., betnee~ Mllllomson Road and Second Street and the list of street
lights submitted by the City Manager in his sent-annual list of street light
requests and proposals, the committee submitted the following report recommending
that certain street lights be installed on special metal poles on Wells Avenue,
N. E., that the contract between the City of Roanoke and the Appalachian Power
Company be amended to prorfde for the installation and that the street lights
submitted by the City Manager in his semi-annual list be installed:
'Roanoke, ¥1rginta
July 15, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
The undersigned committee met on July 10 concerning street
lighting matters which have been referred to the committee.
The report of the committee is as follows in three items.
(1) The Clay'has had before it on several occasions con-
sideration of the installation of underground lighting for
·ells Avenue, N. E., between Nllliamson Road and Second Street,
N.E. The Council mill remember that the Appalachian Power
Company had advised that if this lighting nas put in bi under-
ground that they would ask the City to underwrite the cost of the
trench and duct murk within the street. This mas estimated at
approximately $2,100 amd the Appalachian asked that it mould
be paid either in ri,lump sum or adjusted into the City's monthly
light rental payments for each of the units. The lighting
arrangement consists ns follows:
7 - 50,000 lumen units on special street lighting
metal poles--rate $12.45 per unit per
month,
2 - 21,000 lumen units on special street lighting metal poles--rate $T.90 per unit per
3 - 50,000 lumen units on standard distribution wood poles--rate $9°?0 per unit per month,
13 - 21,000 lumen units on standard distribution wood poles--rate $4.50 per unit per month.
The cost of nnderground installation would be over and aborn
the above cost. It is the opinion of the committee that the City
could*not justify expenditure of this amount of money in order to
place the light circuit underground. The Pomer Company states
that the reason for the specific cost to the City is because this
area is outside of the downtown underground network district and
they are not receptive to expanding this netmork district to
include this area. Until this network could be expanded, the
committee feels that the lighting circuit should be by overhead
wire mhtch would be, a single wire relatively inconspicuous.
'Xt is the recowmendatiem or the committee to the City Council
thkt the Cou'~cll'au~horlz~ by resolution the installation of the
above-listed lights at the unit rate per'wont~, . .
(2} In its contract with the tower Company rot street lights, us
amended, there is not provided a rate for 21,000 lumen mercury
vapor lights on special natal poles.. It is recomuended that the
City Council by ordinance provide for the inclusion of 21,000 lumen
mercury vapor lights on special metal poles at $?.qO per unit per
month and that the contract be so amended,
(3) The City #nnnger submitted to the City Council u recommendation
of a semi-anneal list of street light requests and proposals on
May 6, 1960, with additions forwarded to Council on Ray 20, 1968.
Your coimtttee hms reviemed these lists and recommends that the
City Council by resolution advise the Appalachian Power Company to
install these lights. It is noted that this list includes lights on
the highway projects on Franklin Road, Dale Avenue and Orange Avenue
from 12th Street to the corporate limits. Rhile these lights will
not actually be installed rot some time, authorization of them by
resolution uaw mould permit the Pomer Company to plan for their
installation and purchase equipment and also enable the City to
project the incurrence of these costs mithin the appropriation for
lighting within the current year.
Funds are budgeted in the 1960-69 budget for the above lights.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Vincent S. Rheeler
Vincent S. Rheeler
S/ David ~. Link
David K. Lisk
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Rirst"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the
committee and that the City'Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure or
measures authorizing the installation Of the lights and amendment of the contract.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM IA~AXNS-WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to a
committee composed Of Mayor Denton O. Dillard, Chairman, Vincent S. Wheeler and
Julian F. Oirst the request of Mr. Shannon Hudgins for city sewer service to
property located on State Route 626 ~t the northwest corner Of Roanoke Municipal
(Woodrum) Airport at an estimated cost of $4,500, $1,500 of which the mobile home
court is willing to pay, the committee submitted the following report recommending
the request be granted;
"Roanoke, Virginia
July 15, 1966
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Oentlem~n:
The City Council on July 1, 1966, referred to your committee
a request of Mr. William G. Amman, Attorney, on behalf of Mr.
Shannon Hudgins, owner and operator of Hudgins Mobilehome Court
for City namer service to the mobilehome court on State Route
626 at the northwest co~ner of the City*s Municipal Airport
property.
The estimated cost for the ihstallation of this line would
be $3,300. The petitioner has offered to contribute to the project
the cost of all materials required to make this extension, not to
exceed $1,500.
line owned by the City under Interstate 381. The lien would
pass through other properties of the City end be available for
use to these properties. The mobil*hoB* court is situuted ua
property leased frou the City of Roanoke.
The comwittee is of the bpi*los thor this extension would
be to the benefit of the City and that the division of cbut as
proposed would be a fair end equitable division end related to
the us~ of the line. Funds ere available for the City's portion of
the coustruction cost within its sewer construction budget for 1966-
69.
It is recommended that the City Council approve.
Respectfully subwitted, '
S/ Benton O. Dillard
Bentnn O. Dillard
Seuer Comwittee: S/ Vincent S. Mheeler'
Vincent S. Rheeler
S/ Julian F. Hirst ,
Julian F. Hirst'
Mr. ~heeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation o£ the
committee and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure
accordingly. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkieson and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAVCRODNDS-GARBAG£ REMOVAL: A committee composed of Messrs.
John M. Boswell, David K. Link and Julian F. Rlrst ha~ing held a series of
meetings to determine methods and procedure for the application of monies provided
in the lq57 Bond Referendum for Refuse Disposal, submitted the following report:
"Roauoke, Vlrgfnl~
July 15, 1q69
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Your undersigned committee has held a series of meetings
to determine methods and procedure for the application Of
monies ~rovided in*the lgS? Road Referendum for Refuse Disposal.
The committee requested Of the Department Of public Works u
thorough study of the City's present Refuse Disposal system
the City Council is a report prepared by the Department of
Public Works representing a p~oposal of a plan for refuse
disposal.
Your committee, at this time~ recommends that*the City
Council authorize proceeding with the portion of the plan which
would propose the development of an interim landfill in the
north clearzone Of the airport and a transfer station on the
of equipment ~nd other arrangements.
The committee considers that a major element in the
conduct of any landfill is that it be operated according*to
best standards and that it be efficient an~ well~managed.
This should bo the direction of the City and the City should
give every assurance that such would be so performed.
It is understood that it is necessary that application
be made to the Roanoke'County Board of Supervisors for · permit
in order to locate n landfill operation within the County area,
application. In order to acquaint the members of the Board of
Supervisors with this proposal, your committee has taken the
liberty of forwarding copies of this report to the members
of the Board so that they may have knowledge of this plan end
be able to give judgment on any application that may be made
l!
hare interest is the City*s Refuse DIsposal plans. Your com-
mittee 'feels that should the City Council authorize procedure as
recommended above, that representatives :or the City should be
available to meet mlth the Board of Supervisors or mith uny
citizens of the County or City who may have interest in the plans
of the City.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ John #. Boswell
John W. Dosuell. Chairman
S/ David K. Lisk
David K. Lisk
S/ Julian F. Blrst
Julian F. Hirutm
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
STR~-[S AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 18233. vacating, discontinuing and
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(818233) A~ ORDIHANCK permanently aboadoaiog, vacctiugt discontinuing,
nad closlog nil that certain portion of Missouri Avenue, N. #., lying parallel to
and north of Indiana Avenue, N. M., iud extending eisa f~om the Norfolk nad
Western Railway Compncyts Shenandoah Valley Division right-of-mcy a distance of 75
feet, cs shown on Map of flollins Road Acreage and on Sheet ~o, 311 of the Cityts
Tax Apprnissl Map.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page lgl,)
#r. #heeler moved the adoption of the Ordincnce, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perklnson end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Lisk,.Perhinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..... ~ ............. O. (Hr. Jones absent)
CITY MARKET: Ordinance No. IB234, amending and r,ordaining Section 2,
General Duties of the Clerk, of Chapter 1, Department of Markets and Clerk. Title
1X. Public Bark, ts, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, providing certain
additional authority and duties of the clerk of the markets wth respect to weights
and measures, havilg 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:
(=1B234) AN ORDINANCE amending and r,ordaining Sec. 2. General Duties
of the Clerk, of Chapter 1. Department of Markets and Clerk, Title IX. Public
Rarkets. of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 19Sb, providing certain additional
authority and duties of the clerk of the markets with respect to weights and
measures.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 193,)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Was seco~ed
by Mr. Perkinsonand adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bos~ell, Lisk, Perkin~oa, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayo~
Dillard ...............................6.
NAYS: .None .................. O. (Mr. Jones absent)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for the holding of a public h,aria9 for the
purpose of a final apportionment and an assessment on abutting landowners of the
proper amount to be assessed upon each abuttin9 omner as the cost of constructing
public sanitary sewer mains and laterals to serve properties abutting on both
sides of Brookside Lane, S. E., between Rutrough Road and Woodland Read, S. E.,
he presented same; whereupon, Hr. Lisk off'red the follow~og Resolution:
(~19247) A RBSOL~ION relating to the Brookside Lane, S. E., and Woodland
Road, S. E., public, sanitary sewer project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page IGC.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. HosuelI, Limb, Perkins,u, PolInrd, MheeIer end Mayor
Dillard ................................... 6.
NAYS: None ......................O. (Mr. Jones absent}
CLAIMS: Council having directed to the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure approving and authorizing payment in the amount of $R75.00 to Hr.
Harry ~. Vest la full satisfaction tad settlement of t claim against the City of
Roanoke for damages to his residence at 4231 Oliver Road, N. E., occasioned by
the bursting of a water main on November 16, 1967, he presented same; uhereupon,
Mr. Pollard offered the f. Il,ming Resolution:
(#10249) A RESOLU330N a~proving and authorizing the settlement and
payment, without prejudice, of a certain claim made against the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 32, page 199.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Limb, Perkins,n, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ....................................
NAYS: None ......................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
MORIONS AND MISCELCANCOUS BUSINESS;
COMPLAINS: Mr, Hubert H. Turner, Sr., appeared before the body and
submitted a petition signed by sixty-two residents of the Day Avenue and Franklin
Road area complaining of disturbances created by the operation of the New Mood
Club on Franklin Road resulting from loud music emanating from the building and
the movement of nutooobil~s late at night.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the question be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
perkleson and unanimously adopted.
qUALIFICATIONS-SCHOOLS: The City Clerk reported that Dr. John P. Wheeler
and Mr. Samuel P. McNeil have qualified ns members of the Roanoke City School Board
for terms of three years beginning July 1, 196B.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the qualifications be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
qHALIFXCATXONS-PEN$IONS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. David
Ferguson ham qualified as a member of the Board al Trustees, Employees* Retirement
System for a term of four years beginning July 1, 196R.
Mr. ~heeler moved that the qualification be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimous~y adopted.
qUALIFICATIONS-FIRE pROTECTION: The City Clerk reported that Mr.
Milliam E. Majors has qualified as a member of the Hoard of Fire Appeals to fill
the unexpired term of Mr. Acree Hayes.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the qualification be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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On mo~$on of Mr'. Pollard, seconded by Mr.' Mhseler uud uuuelmoesly
adopted, the aee~ing was adjourned.
APPR0¥'ED
ATT EST ~
/City Cler~ Mayor
CODN¢IL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, July 22, 1960.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting lB the Law and
Chcacery Court Room in the Municipal Building, Monday, July 22, 1968, et 2 p.m.,
the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John #. Boswell, James E. Jones, David K. Lisk,
Frank N. Perkins,n, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor
Benton O. Dillard ........................... 7.
ABSENT: None .......................O.
OFFICERS pRESENT; Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager~ Mr. Byron E. Daner,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Klncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meetin9 was opened with a prayer by the Reverend E. Moses
Fulghum, Pastor, Price Memorial A. M. E. Zion Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
April 29, 1968, and the regular meeting held On Monday, May 6, 196§, having been
furnished each member of Council, off motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Perkfuson
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes
approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CXTIZBNS UPON PUBLXG MATTERS:
STREET LIGHTS-STATE HIGHWAYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for
bids on installation of underbridge lighting at Malls Avenue and Interstate Route
591, N. E., said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until R p.m., Monday,
July 22, 1969, and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked
if anyone had any questions about the advertisement.
In this connection, Mr. James T. Cross, Jr., President, Cross Electric
Company appeared before the body expressing the belief that he had neglected to
sign his bid and requested permission to do so.
The Chair ruling that he be permitted ~o sign the envelope containing
his bid and there being no objection to using the bid, the Mayor instructed the
City Clerk to proceed with t~e opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk
opened and read the following bids:
Cross Electric Company, Incorporated $ 5,364.00
Davis H. Elllott Company, Incorporated 5,687.00
Varney Electric Company 6t539.00
Mr. Mheeler Loved that the bid~ be re~erred 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 co~mittee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkin$on and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James R. Jones, Chairman, Bueford B.
Thompson and Byron E. Bauer as members of the committee,
ZONING-PLANNING: Council having continued until 2 p.m., Monday, July 22,
196B, a public hearing on the recommendation of the Cit~ Planning' Commission that
Ckapter 2, Subdivision Regulations, of Title XVI, of The Code of the City of
'Roanoke, 1956, ii i·euded, be revised, the matter mas again before the body.
' The Clt~ Attorney advising that · public hearing mill be conducted by the
Bo~rd of Supervisors of Roanoke County o· the matter lad o· the recommendations of
the Roanoke County Plan·lng Commission et its meeting on July 24, 19680 et
?:3~'p.m.; in ~he Circuit COurtroom O~ the Courthouse ut Salem, Virginia, Mr,
Pollard moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p.m., #onday, July 29,
196H.' The motion mai seconded by #rl ·heeler ·nd unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Couacll'havl~g continued until 2 ~.m., Monday, July 2
19GO. · public hearing on the recommendation of the City Hanager that the norther·
approximately 110 feet of Osborne Street. N. E.. between Ora·ge Avenue and an alley
be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, the Clt~ Planning Commission submitted the folloming
report, recommending that the portion of Osborne Street be closed:
"July 18, 196~
The Honorable Heato· O. Dillard, Ralor
and Rembers of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular m~eting of July 17, 19b~ the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Upon due
consideration of the request that a portion of Osborne Street
be close~ the Planning Commission finds that such closing would
hare not detrimental effect to adjoining properties lo terms of
access and in fact, mould have an advantageous effect with regard
to traffic. Accoroingly, it is the recommensation of the Plan-
ning Commission that this portion of Osborne 5trent be closed.
Sincerely,
$/ William G. Kathy
David Dick
Chairman"
Council having appointed viewers in connection with the application, the
vieNe£s submitted a mrttten report~ advising that they'visited and viewed the
alley Jn question and the adjacent neighborhood and are unanimously of the opinion
that no inconvenience would result, either to any individual or to the public,
from vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
No one appearing in*opposition to the matter, Mr. Wheeler moved that
Council concur in the recommendation Of the City Manager and the City planning
Commission and that the following Ordinance be placed upu· its first reading:
(=1~249)I AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing, and clcsin9
a certain portion ~f Osborne Street, N. E., 40 feet in width, extending from the
Southerly line of Orange Avenoe, N. E., to the northerly line of a Ia-foot mlde
alley, as the same Is extended easterly across Osborne ~treet, said street being
shown on Sheet 333 of the City*s Tax Appraisal Map, the title to mhich said portion
of said street sbaii revert to the abutting owners; and authorizing the payment of
viewers in connection with'said stree~ closing.
WHEREAS, the Council has heretofore on its own motion proposed the
permanent closing, vacating, and discontinuing of the street hereinafter described
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to the Council os provided by lam; ccd did farther refer to the City Pluanin9
Commission the Council*s proposal to permanently close, vacate, end discontinue
.said street; and
RHEREAS..Beasru. Hillicm P. Wallace, J. Harry RcRroom, Jr., and J. Tote
McRroom, three of the viewers heretofore cppointed es aforesaid, after making oath
that they mould faithfully and Impartially.discharge their duties as viewers, have
taken · view or said street and have reported to the Council in writing under date
of July 1, 196u6 that in their opinion no.inconvenience would result, either to any
individual or to the public~ from permanently vacating, closing, and discontinuing
said portion of said street; and the City Planning Commission, upon consideration
of'the Council*s proposal, has recommended to the Council in urlting that said
street be permanently vacated, closed and discontinued; and
NHEREAS, at a public hearing on the question of the closing of said
street, held at the Council meeting on the 15th of July, lqbO, at 2:00 o'clock,
p.m., in the Council Chambers, after due and timely notice of such public hearing
published in a local newspaper, no person appeared in opposition to the closing of
the same as hereinafter provlded;'acd
~HEREA$, the Council is, itself,.of opinion that no inconvenience would
result; either to any individual or to the public, from permanently vacating, closi*
and discontinuing that portion of the street described in the aforesaid resolution
and in said Report of Viewers ann hereinafter described, and that the same should
be permanently vacated, closed, and discontinued as a public street, the fee.simple
title to which will revert to the abutting omners.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council o f the City of Roanoke that the
following described portion of that street situate in the City of,Roanoke, to-wit:
That certain portion of Osborne Street. N. E., 40 feet in ~ldth,
extending from the southerly line of Orange Avenue, N.
approximately IlO feet in a southerly direction~ to the northerly
line of a lO-foot wide alley running in an east-west direction
through Block 20, Lilly View Land Company Rap, as the said north
line of said alley is extended easterly across Osborne Street.
be, and is hereby permanently VACATED, DISCO~fflNUED, and CLOSED as u public street.
and that all right, title, and interest of the public in general in and to such
portion of said former street, as a public street and thoroughfare of the City, is
hereby terminated and released insofar as this Council is empowered so to do, the
City of Roanoke in its corporate capacity reserving unto itself, however, all of itl
rights heretofore acquired in the nature of utility rights-of-way in said portion
of said street.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer be, and he is hereby
directed to mark "permanently vacated, discontinued, and closed" that portion of
said former street herein vacated on all maps and plats in ~is office, referring
to the book and page of resolutions and ordinances of the Council of the City of
Roanoke wherein this ordinance shall be spread.
BE IT FBRTHRR O~DAINED that the City Clerk forthwith deliver to the Clerk
of the Rustin§s Court of the City of Roanoke an attested copy of this ordinance in
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order that the sine be recorded ia aold los*mentioned Clerk*a Office and be spread
la the current deed ~ooh the~elo, proper notice to be nude QB oil naps and plats
recorded lB said Clerkts Office upon whlch are shown that portion of Osborne Street,
M. E., hereinn~ove permanently vacote~, discontinued, nad.closed.,
BE IT FUR~MER OMDAINMD that the Council, pursuant to Sec*Jan 15.1~364
of the,19$O Code of Virginia. os amended, doth hereby authorize and direct the
City's payment of $10.00 to each of the following aaned viewers who bare acted lo
this matter in payment for their services, viz: William P. Nnllocej J. M~rry
McBroon, Jr., nnd J~ Tare Mc@room; the Council, further, does hereby express
appreciation to the aforesaid viewers for their services in this regard.
The motion nas seconded by NF. Jones and adopte~ by the following vote:
AYES~ Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkin~on, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...........................
NAYS: None ................... O.
ZONING~ Council having set n public hearin~ for 2 p.m., Monday, Jul~.2~,
1966, on the request of Ideal Laundry and Dry Cleaners, Incorporated, that property
located on the north side of Church Avenue, S. g., between Seventh Street and
Eighth Street, described as Lots 15 - 23,.Inclusive, Block 2, Moodland Park,
Official Tax No. 4011204, be rezoned from RC-2, General Residential District,, to
L#, Light Manufacturing District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recomme~ding that the request be granted:
"June 19, 1968
~he Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
.Roanoke, Virginia
At it~ regular meeting of June 19, 1968 the City planning Com-
mission considered the above described request. Mr. L. G. Muse,
attorney representing Ideal Laundry and Dry Cleaners, Incorporated
appeared before t~e City Planning Commission for Mr. Talfourd H.
Kemper. Mr. Muse stated that this property has been used as a
laundry since 1915 and that it is suited for business only.
No one appeared before the City Planning Commission in .opposition
to this request.
Upon consideration of the request of the subject property there
was no objection by the planning Commission. Motion was made and
unanimously carried recommending to the City Council that this
request be granted.
Sincerely,
S/ Rllliam G. Kuthy
David Dick
Mr. Leonard G. Muse, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Mr. Mheeler
moved that Councll concur In the recommendation of the City planning Commission and
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
{S18250) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as emended, and Sheet No. 401, Sectional 1966
Zola Map, City Of Roanohe, ia relation to Zoning,
RHEREAS, application has been made to the'Council of the City of Roanohe
to have property located on the north side of Church Aveene, S~ E;,'betmeen Seventh
and Eighth Streets, described IS Lots IS - 23, inclusive, Block'2. Map of Woodland
Perk, Official Tax No. 4011204, rezoaed'from RG-2, General Residential District,
to LM, Light Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the Clty Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described ~snd be rezoned from RG-2, General Resl'dentisl District, .to LM, Light
Manufacturing District; and
RHEREAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section TI, Chapter 4.1, Title XV, of The Cede of
the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and
posted aa required and for the time provided by said section; and
RHER£AS, the hearing as provided for in said notice mas held on the 22nd
day of July, 196U, at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at which
hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard,
both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is Of the opinion that the hereinafter described land ahoeld be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAXNED by the Cou~ci*l of the City of Roanoke that
Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of T'he Code of the City of Roanoke, *1q56, as
amended, relating t~o Zoning, and Sheet No. 401 o'f the Sectional 196~ Zo'ne Map,
City Of Eoanoket be amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located On the north side Of Church Avenue, S. E., between
Seventh Street and £tghth Street, d'escr*lbed as Lots 15 - 23, ioclesive, Block 2,
Map of Woodland Park, Of record in the Clerk*$ Office of the Dustings Court Of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, in Deed Book 195, page 3, and designated on Sheet 401 of
the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, ~lty of Roanoke, as Official Tax No. 4011204, be,
and is hereby, changed from R6-2, General Residential District, to LM, Light
Manufacturing District, and that Sheet No. 401 Of the aforesaid map be changed in
this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the f~lloming
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None-~ ................ O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearin9 for 2 p.m.,
Monday, July 22, 1966, on the request of Potomac Conference Corporation of
Seventh-Day Adventists that the western portion of an alley parallel to Memorial
Avenue, S. N., between Oxford Avenue and Cambridge Avenue, be v~cated, discontinued
and closed, the matter mas before the body.
, Xu this cquneetion, thq City Planning Commission submitted the folloulng
report, recommeadiqg that the request.for rezouing be gEunted:
"June 20. 1969
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, MaYor
end Members of City Council
Roanoke,. V~rg~niu.
Gentlem~a:
At its regular meeting of June 19, 1968 the City Planning Con-
mission considered the ibove described reqdento Mr.' C. £. Caddy,
attorney representing Potomac Conference Corporation of Seventh
Day Adventists appeared before the City Planning Commission and
stated that the Potomac Conference Corporntion omues the lots
surrounding the subject property uhich includes lots number 2~,
26, 27, 20 and II-B. Br. Caddy further stated that the church
Is located on property facing Memorial Avenue, S. #. and that
the organization wishes to build an education building to connect
with the church.
There was no opposition to this request and upon consideration of
this petition by the Planning Commission motion mas sade end
unanimously carried recommending to City Council that this
request be granted.
Sincerely,
S/ William B. Kuthy
David Dick
Council having appolated rinsers in connection with the application, the
viewers submitted a uritten report, advising that they visited and viewed the
alley in question and the adjacent neighborhoou and are unanimousl'y of the opinion
that no Inconvenience would result, either to any individual or to the public,
from Yachting, discontinuing and closing sane.
'Mr. C'. £. Caddy, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared ·before
Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for vacating, discontinuing
and closing the western portion of the alley, 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:
(u18251) AN ORDINANCE permane'ntly vacating, dis'continuing' and closing
the hereinafter described portion of that certain alley twenty feet in width lying
to t~ North of Lot ~6 and the Easterly part of Lot' 25 and to the Sout'h of the
Masterly portion of Lot liB, Block ?, Section 1, of the Map ~f Virginia Heights
Corporation, and as shown on Sheet No. 133 of the Tax Appraisal Map of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, uhich said portion of said alley is described as follows:
BECINNING at o point on the division line between Lots 26 nnd 27
at the Northeasterly corner.of Lot 26; t~ence S. 73 deg. IH' W.
72.14 feet to a point on the Northerly side of Lot 25; thence N.
34 deg. 51' E. 32.1~ feet to a point on the Westerly corner of
Lot liB; thence N, 73 deg. 1~' E. 46.03 feet to u point on the
Southerly side of Lot liB; thence South 17 deg. 01' E. 20 feet to
the place of BEGINNING.
MHEREAS, Potomac Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists has
heretofore filed a petition before the Council of the City of Roanoke, ¥irgi~la, in
accordance with law, requesting said Council to permanently vacate, discontinue and
close the ob*ye described portion of the ag*resold Ill~ye of the filing of which
petition due notice nos given to the public ns required by leu; nnd
RREREAS, ie accordance with the prayer of said petition, viewers were
appointed by the Council on the 2?th dly of #al,' 1968, to view ~he prcpert7 and
to report l~ writing whether in their opinion nay lnconve~ience would result from
permanently va'coting, discontinuing and closing said alley; nad
RH£REAS, it appears from the mrittem report of said vfemers filed with
the City Clerk on June 13, 1968. that no inconvenience would result either to any
indiVid~nl or to the public from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
sold alley; nad
RNEHEAS, Council at its meeting on May 27. 1968 referred the petition
to the City Planning Commission, which Commission by its report dated June 20,
1968, and filed with Council, recommended that the petition to vacate, discontinue
nad close the aforesaid portion of the above described alley be approred; and
RHEREAS, a public bearing was held on the question before the Council
nt its regular meeting on July 22, 1958, after due and timely notice thereof
publishdd ia The Roanoke Rorld-Hews, at which hearing all parties in interest and
citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question; and
RHEREAS, from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no
inconvenience ~ill result to any individual or to the public from permanently
vacating, discontinuing and closing the aforesaid'portion Of the above described
alley, as applied for by the petitioner, and that, accordingly, said portion of
said alley should be permanently closed.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
all of the hereinafter described portion of that certain alley twenty feet in width
lying to the North of Lot 25 and the Easterly part of Lot 25 and to the South Of
the Nesterly portion of Lot liB, Block 7, Section 1, of the Map of Virginia Heights
Corporation, and as shown on Sheet No. 133 of the Tax Appraisal Map of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, mblch amid portion of said alley is described as fellows:
flEGINNI~G at a point on the division line between Lots 25 and 27
at the Northeasterly corner of Lot 25; thence S. 73 deg. lB* W.
72.14 feet to O point on the Northerly side of Lot 25; thence H.
34 deg. 51' E. 32.16 feet to a point on the Westerly corner of
Lot liD; thence N. 73 deg. 16' E. 45.88 feet to a point on the
Southerly side Of Lot liD; thence Sooth 17 deg. 01' E. 20 feet to
the place of BEGINNING
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 publi~ in and to the
same be, and they hereby area' 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 Roanoke for the maintenance, repair and replacement of any storm drain,
saner or water line, or any other municipal installation, if any, now located in
said alley.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer be, and he hereby is,
directed to mark 'permanently vacated' on said alley on all maps and plats on file
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in his office oB which said alloy is shout, referring to the book and pege of
Ordittnces Bud Resolutions of the Council of the City cf Roanoke wherein this
Orditotce skull he spread.
HE IT FORTHER ORDAINr~ 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 prope~ notation oB all
maps or plats recorded it his office upon mhlch ere shown said al.ley, ss provided
by les, and that, if so requested by toy party in l~teres.t, he may record the
Same in the deed book in his office indexing the same in the BaBe of the Clay or
Roanoke us grantor and in the tame of any part in interest who may request it as
grantee.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ...................O.
P~-"IITION5 AND COMMUNICATIONS:
pURCHASE OF PROPERTY: A communication from Mr. John H. Mlndel offering
to purchase city property located on the southwest corner of Sixth Street and
Dullitt Avenue, S. E., described as the residue of Lot ?, Block 22, Helm, mt Land
Company, Official Tax Ho. 4013601, for the sum of $432.00, was before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the proposal be re£erred to a committee composed
of Messrs. Roy a. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F. Rirst, James N. Kincanon and
J. Robert Thomas for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Barry N. Llchtenstein, Attorney,
representing Mrs. Edmund A, Oam~s, request}ng that property located on the southwesi
corner of Calmer Avenue and Sixth Street, N.
Block 27, Rogers, Falrfax and Houston, Official Tax No. 2012007, be fez,ned from
RG-2, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, was before
the body.
Mr. gheeler moved that the request for fez,ming b~ refer~ed to the City
Planning Commission for sthdy, report and recommendation to Council. Zhe motion
was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: An Order of the Civil Aeronautics Board of the Onited States of
America advising that piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, has filed an application,
Docket Ho. 1966~, for an amendment Of its certificate Of public convenience and
necessity for Route 87, and an application, Docket No. 19669, for exemption
from section 401 of the Federal Aviation Act and/or issuance of an order to show
cause respecting amendment Of Piedmont's certificate for Route 07 and a draft
certificate of the Civil Aeronautics Hoard which would reverse the order of
Hickory and Asheville, North Carolina, on segment I (b) and shift the segment
bifurcation point from Tri-Clties to Hickory, Horth Carolina, was before Council.
Mr, Lash moved that the order and draft certificate bo received amd filed
The motinn mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and enonlmoosly adopted.
LIBEARIESc A communication from Mr, Lsmreoce Bo Wcell advising that ha
mill be enable to serve as n member Of the Roanoke Poblic Library Board dan to
Mr. Perkiosoo movod that the comm~nlcntinn be received and filed and that
Mr. Koell be issued a certificate of merit in recognition of his service to the
city. The m~ion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, Mr. Jones painted out that children resident of the
areas outside of the city involved in annexation proceedings to the City of
Roanohe having been granted admission to the Roanohe City Public Schools mithout
charge should be permitted the services and use of the Roanoke City Public Librarie~
without cost and moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure providing for the isseaace of free borroming
cards by the Roanoke City Public Library to residents of any area outside the
corporate limits of the city involved in proceedings for annexation to the city
brought by voters of the area. The notion was seconded by Mr. Lash and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having referred bach to the City Manager the
question of pre-marital blood tests and vaccinations and other immunizations
for overseas travel for additional information, the City Manager submitted a
mritten report advising that Or. James H. Fagan, Acting Commissioner of Health,
would explain the handling by the City Health Department Of pre-marital blood
tests and the plan for the discontinuance of giving vaccinations and other
immanizations' for overseastravel.
Dr. James H. Fagan appeared before the body explaining that since he has
no record Of the physical condition Of the individual being given the blood test,
the results Of the.teat should be sent to the personal physician of the
individual for signature on the required card, that to give immunizations to
individuals of which the physician has no record is a dangerous practice, but
that upon written permission from the personal physician of any individual
injections will be given particularly with respect to cholera and typhus for
which a charge of fifty cents will be made and that overseas service personnel
and their families will be given their antitoxins.
After a discussion of the practice of giving pre-marital blood tests,
Mr. Pollard moved that Council direct the Health Department to continue its present
practice with regard to the pre-marital blood tests. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
After a discussion Of the practice Of giving vaccinations and other
immunizations, Mr. Link moved that Council direct the Health Department to
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discontinue glriug vaccinations nad other lmmuuluatlons rot overseas ~rsvel
mith exception or s~rvice personnel and their faullie's. The motion uss seconded
by Rt. Pollard and adopte~: Mr. Jone~
STATE HIGHIfAYS: The Cl~y Hnnnge~ submitted the rolloming report
recommending that the City or Roaaohe grunt the Commonwealth of Virginia the
right to purchase ~rt~ie property needed
U. S. Route'220 (Franklin Road, $;
'Roanoke, Virginia
.July. 22, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Centlemen:
There is attached a map and a lemoraadom to me from
Mr. William F. Clark, Cit~ ~nglneer~
'~ATE: July IO, 1960
TO: Hr. Julian F. Hirst. Clt~ Manager
FROH: Rilliam F. Clark, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Franklin Road O. S. Route 220
Between Roanoke River end RcClanahan Street
As you know, the State Highway Department is handling' the right-
of-way acquisition for the proposed improvement of Franklin Road
between Rounuke River and EcClnnabun Street' Including the new
railroad underpass to connect Hrandon Avenue with McClanahau.
Mr. Tom Cai*bright, right-of-way representative for the Highway
~epartnentv has been to see me concerning City owned property
needed for the proposed con~truction. Reference the attached
sketch showing two areas, one along South Roanoke Park between
~iley Drive and Edinburgh. Street and the second at Franklin and
RcClunahan. The State*s appraisal and offer to the City totals
$1H,53~.O0 for land, easement, and any and all damages. It is
recommended that the City accept this offer and Council authorize
the transaction by appropriate instrument.
The above mentioned figure wtll bncome a pert of She over-all
right-of-way cost on this project. HI*imm*ely the City will be
billed for fifteen per cent (15~) of the total.'
I concur in Mr. Clark*s recommendation and would recommend that the
City Council proceed by appropriate action to authorize this con-
veyance.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hits*
City Manager*
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(316252) AH ORDINANCE granting to the Commonwealth Of Virginia the right
to purchase certain property of the City needed for the mid~uing and improvement of
a portion of U, S. Route 220 (Franklin Road, S. M.), upon certain terms and
conditions; authorizing the axe'cation of a requisite purchase option; and authoriz-
ing and directing the execution, on behalf of the Cityt Of an adequate deed Of
conveyance to the Coamonwealth upon later exercise of such purchase option.
MREREAS, the Commonnealth of Virginia, Department of Highways, intending
to undertake and perform a certain project for the improvement and widening Of a
portion of O. S. Route 220 (Franklin Rou~, 5. N,), needs.to acquire for auld
.pr*Jo. ct additional laud for street righ.t-~of-mal .and certain temporary construction
easements la lands adjoining said aeu right-of-ual, lad proposes to acquire from
the City or Roanoke in roe simple tm* strips or parcels of land lying Da the presen~
southeasterll side of Franklin Read, S. #., betmeea Wiley Drive iud Edinburgh Street
containing in the aggregate 4.525 square feet of laud, more or less, and, also,
another lot or parcel of land situate on the prese~t.uortheasterll side of
RcClaaahan Street, S, ~., sou, beast of Franklin Road and containing 3,600 square
feet, more or less, and, in addition to the aforesaid. ~eed~ to obtain from the
City u temporary construction easement ever an additional 2,5§0 square foot strip
of land adjacent to the tug firs,mentioned parcels, the fair value of all such
land and easement having been determined to be $18,538.00; and
EBEREAS, it has been proposed and recommended that the City grant to the
Commonwealth of Virginia an option in air,lng to purchase all such land and
easement upon the terms herein provided, In which proposal and recommendation this
Council concurs.
THEREFORE, DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
the Mayor and the City Clerk be. and they are hereby authorized, directed and
amp*meted to execute to the Commonwealth of Virginia. on behalf of the City, an
option in writing granting to said Commonwealth for a period of I year from the
date thereof the right to purchase and acquire from the City. in fee simple, in
consideration of the payment to the City of the sum of $18.538o00. cash. the follow.
Rug described lots, parcels or strips of land, namely:
PARCEL *A* - HOt OOl, being those two (2) certain strips or
parcels of land situate on the present southeasterly
side of U. 5. Route 220 (Franklin Road. S. W.). between
Wiley Drive and Edinburgh Street, 5. M.. and betwee~
points opposite approximate centerliue stations
and ?+95 and between points opposite centerline stations
8+62 and 9+09, includin9 connections with Wiley Drive
and Edinburgh Street. contaluing in the aggYegate '4,525
square feet of land. more or less, as shown on the plans
for Project 0220-128-103, aR-201, prepared by the
Department of Highways. Commonwealth of Virginia; and
being a ~art of the same land acquired by the landouner
by the following instruments, namely:
(a) Deed from Junius B. Fishburn. et ax.. to City of
Roanoke, dated December 16, 1935, recorded in the Clerk's
Office of the Bustings Court of the City of Roanoke.
Virginia. in Deed Rook boq. page 252; and
(b) Deed from Crystal Spring Land Company to City of
Roanoke, dated December 16, 1935, recorded in the afore-
said Clerk*s Office in Deed Book 609. page 259. bherein
said property is described as a part of the land conveyed
as Parcel HO. 2 in said deed; and '
PARCEL #D# - Ho. 010, being that certain lot or parcel of land
situate on the northeasterly side of McClanahan Street.
Si M., southeasterly of Franklin Road, S. M., and on the
south side of Old Road between points opposite approximate
stations lO+?q and 11+60, containing 3,600 square feet.
more or less, as shown on the aforesaid plans for Project
0220-128-103, RU-201; and being the same land acquired
by the landowner from Crystal Spring Land Company, et al,
by deed dated May 10, 1937. recorded in the aforesaid
Clerk*s Office in Deed Book 623. page 285;
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together math 8 tempornry coestr~ctioh e~semeot over and upon no additional strip
of lnnd containing epproximetety 2,550 square feet, adjoining Parcel 'A' - Ho, 001,
hereloobove described8 soch temporary easement to terminate end expire ut such
time ns the highuay project herein described shell have b~en completed or it
such time as the City may have graded o~ filled its land adjoining said easement
ore~ so that t~ere oo longer 'exists the necessity for maintaining such slopes;
such written option to be upon such form ns is approved by the City Attorney, end
to contain, lo general, the provisions set out and contalded la the Virginia
Department of Highways' RM-IO(CORP) form of purchase optio~ agreement and, further,
to make reference to the provisions of the statute pursuant to mhich said highway
project Is to be performed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, upon later exercise by the Commonuealth of
Virginia of the right provided in said option agreement to purchase and acquire
the aforesaid land and easement and upon tender to the City of payment of the pur-
chase price provided in said option agreement, the Mayor is hereby authorized,
directed and empouered to execute, on behalf of the City, and the City Clerk shall
seal a.d attest a requisite deed of conreyance, granting and conveying to tbs
Commonwealth of Virginia the land and easement described ia said option and in this
ordinance, such deed to be upon form approved by the City Attorney, and to be
thereafter ~elivered to the proper official or officials of the ¥Irgfofa Department
of Highways.
The mot'io~ was seconded by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. JaPes, Lisk. Perkinson, Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................... 7.
NAYS: Ndne ..... ~ ............ O.
TAXICABS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
the request of Mr. Harvey G. Dudley that the certificate of public convenience and
necessity for the operation of the two taxicabs presently authorized be issued in
the name of Liberty Cabs, Incorporated, Harvey G, Dudley, President and Manager,
and that the certificate be amended to permit the operation Of six taxicabs, be
granted. ,.
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~18253) A~ ORDINA~C£ approving the transfer from Harvey G. Dudley,
trading as Liberty Cab Company, to Liberty Cab Company, a corporation, of a
certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the operation of two
(2) taxicabi in the City; and approving and authorizing, further, the graotiug of
an additional such certificate to Liberty Cab Company, a corporation, authorizing
the operation of an additional four (4) such taxicabs'in the City or, as an
nlternate~ a cancellation of the older certificate for two (2) taxicabs followed
by the issuance of a new and single certificate to said corporatioo authorizing
operation of six (5) taxicabs in the City.
RDEREAS~ upon ap~licatlon aide to' the Clky launder pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 1, Title XlX of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. for
transfer to Liberty Cub Company, a corpora*lOne of u certificate of public
convenience and necessity heretofore issued to Hurvey G* Dudlby. proprietor of
Liberty Cob Company, for the operation of two (2) taxicabs in the City, and for
issuance of further certificate to said corporation' authorizing said corporatiou*s
operation of eight (~) additional taxicabs, and after due and proper nstice of
such application and of the hea~ing th*than to be held by the City Manager, and
after investigation made and hearing conducted by the City Managere said City
Manager has reported to' the Council in writing at its meetings on July 15 nnd
July 22, 1968. his findings made as n result of such investigation and hearing,
together with his recomnnndation that approval be given to the transfer to
Liberty Cab Company, n corporation, of the certificate of public convenience and
necessity heretofore Issued to Harvey G. Dudley. proprietor of Liberty Cab
Company, then unincorporated, and to the issuance of an additional such certificate
to said corporation authorizing its operation of an additional four (4) taxicabs
in the City, a total Of six (6) such taxicabs; and
~DEREAS, no person has £iled with the City Clerk written exceptions,
either to the transfer of the existing certificate Of public convenience and
necessity or to the granting to said corporation Of an additional such certificate
authorlzin~ the operation Of an additional four (4) such taxicabs; and the Council
considering the matter, concurs with the reports and recommendations Of said
City Manager.
THEREFORE, BE XT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to traosfer to Liberty
Cab Company, a corporation, the certificate of public convenience and necessity
heretofore authorized by Resolution No. 17093 to be issued to Harvey C. Dudley,
proprietor of Liberty.Cab Company, (unincorporated). and, thereafter, to issue
to Liberty Cab Company, n corporation, an additional such certificate authorizing
the operation Of an a~ditional four (4) such taxicabs by said corporntion~ or,
as an alternative and upon such aforesaid transfer, to acce~t *for cancellation the
certificate issued pursuant to said resolution aothorizing the operation of two
(2) taxicabs, and upon cancellatio~ of the same, Issue to Liberty Cab Company,
a corporation, a single, new certificate of public convenience and necessity
authorizing said Corporation*s operation of a total of six (6) taxicabs in the
City, such operation to be in full accordance and compliance with the previsions
of Chapter 1, Title XIX of the Code Of the City of Ronnohe, 1956, relating to the
operation of taxicabs and certain other vehicles, and with other applicable laws
and ordinances of the State and of the City.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the folloming
vote:
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AYES: Messrn. Bosaeli, Jones, LIsh, Perhinson, Pollard, Mheeler nad
Micor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ....................O.
PHOTOGRAPHS: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that
arrangements have been made for I formal photograph to be aide o! Council at either
tb~ July 29 or August 5 meeting..
Mr. Perkinson moved thai the report be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unaniaously adopted.
CAPITAL IMPMOYEMENTS-MUN~CIPAL BUILDING: Tbe City Manager submitted a
aritten report advising that representatives of Hayes, Seay, Mnttern and Mattera
desire to appear before Council and present a colored rendering of the proposed
new Municipal Building Annex.
Mr. J. Oliver Stein of Hayes, Seay, Mattern end Mattern appeared before
Council and presented a colored rendering of the proposed nam Municipal Huilding
Mr. Pollard moved that the rendering be accepted and that it be framed
and hung In an appropriate place. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson
STATE BXGRMAYS: The City Attorney submitted the follouing report
for the widening and improvement of a portion of Franklin Road, S. M., (U. 5.
Route 220):
*July 15, '1966
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke, Virginia
There is transmitted beveaith an ordinance by uhich the Council
mould authorize the City's acquisition of'four (4) additional
parcels of land for the above project, one involving acquisition
of approximately 1250 square feet of land in fee simple, the
tional 575 square feet of land and-the removal of certain
p~ovements on adjacent property Of the numar; the other three
and Nos. 011, 043 and 040.
The valuation fixed for acquisition of Parcel 022 involving the
12provenents, has been approved by the Department Of Highways
and by the City Manager; the other three temporary construction
to the City for a nominal consideration of ~1.00, each.
It is recommended that the attached ordinance be adopted by the
Council at the earliest practicable date.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(818254) AN ORDINANCE directing and providing for the acquisition of
eof,alu parcels of land in fee simple und of certain easements lu land man,ed and
needed by the City for the widening and improvement of · portion of Franklin Road,
S. W** (U. S. Route 220), under Project 0220-128-102, aW-201; fixing,he consider-
utlon offered to be paid by the City for each said parcel or lend and/or easement
and other terms end provisions of such acquisition; providing for negotiations for
certain options; providing for the City°s acquisition of sefd lands and easements
by condemnation, under certain circumstances; authorizing the City Attorney to move
for the sward of a right Of entry on each or aaa of said properties for the purpose
of commencing its work of improvement; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 202.)
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, Link, perkinson,. Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................... ~ ............ T,
NAYS: None ........................O.
PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS-RECREATION DEPARTMKN~: Council having re ferred the
question of authorizing the acceptance of a written purchase option agreement
from The Optimist Club of Roanoke, Virginia, providing for the acquisition of
eight certain lots or parcels of land located in the Norwich section of the City
of Roanoke, for public park and recreational purposes, for the purchase price of
~10,000.00, bach to the City Attoroey ior further consideration with representativet
of The Optimist Club of Roanoke, Virginia, as to including the provision for
parks and recreational purposes in the deed of conveyance, the City Attorney
submitted a mritten report advising that the question has been delayed due to the
absence from the city of officials of the Club.
Mr. Perkiuson moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONXNG: Council having referredto the City Planning Commission the
request of fifty-eight residents of the northwest section of the city, that
certain properties located north of Orange Avenue, N. Wo, bounded on the west by
Tenth Street and the east by Burrell Street, be resound from aG-I, General
Residential District, and RD, Duplex Residential District, to R$-3, Single Family
Residential District, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending that the request he granted.
Mr. Wheeler moved that a public hearing on the request for rezonlng be
bald at 2 p.m., Monday, August 19, lqbg. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and
unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City planning Commission the
request of Messrs. Lloyd G. and Gayla E. Naif that property located on the north
side of Melrose Avenue, N. W.. between ¥1ewmont Street and Country Club Drive.
described es Lots 25 and 26, Vleumont, Officiel Tax No. 266D$15, be reneged from
C-lo Office eld Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the
C~ty Plneefog Coemissioe snblJtted a written report recommending that the request
be granted,
Mr. Rheeier moved that a public hearing on the request for rezonlng be
held et 2 p,m,, Hondny, August 19, 1960, The notion mas secooded by Hr. Link end
unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: The Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission submitted its
annual report for the period ending June 30, 1968.
Hr. Lisk moved that the report be receiied and flied. The notion was
seconded by Mr, Perkinson ant unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
WATER DRPARTHENT: Council having referred to · committee couposed of
Messrs. vincent 5., Wheeler,, Chairman, ,Byron ,E. Barter and Thomas W. Dune the bids
on furnishing and delivering water meters to the City of Roanoke Mater Department,
as and when ordered, during the period beginning August 1, 1966, and ending July
31, 1969, the committee submitted the following report:
'July 17, 1968
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
We recommend t~at bid No. I be split between mersey
Sparllng Meter Company and Neptune Rater Company since the
net price of the 5/6' meter is the same from both companies.
It would be to the City's adrsntage to purchase Neptune
M~ters as ue now have over 23.000 of this'make and only 400
mersey Meters; ~nd the salvage of parts from old meters can
be used again la repairing the new ones. The amount to be
awarded to Neptune Meter Company for the 1,500 5/~N meters
would he $42,0T5.00; and the omount awarded to Hersey Sparling
Meter Company for 25 - 1# meters, 10 - I 1/2' meters and 2 -
2" meters would be $3,478.80 making the total equal the Iow
bid of $45,553.80.
Me recommend that bid No. 2 for 3# through O' meters be
awarded tO Rockwell Manufacturing Company who Nas the iow
bidder in the amount of $5,894.85.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent $. Wheeler, Chairman
COMMITTEE: S/ Byron E. Haner
Byron E. Baner
S/ T. W, Dunn
Thomas W. Dunn"
Mr. V. Randolph Chowning, Jr., representative of Hersey-Sparling Meter
Company, appeared before the body and expressed the opinion that since his company
was low bidder it should have been a~arded the entire contradt.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(mlB255) AN ORDINANCE authorizin~the purchase of supplies of various
types of water meters for use by the Cityos Mater Dephrtnent'durlng the period of
time begin~ing August 1, 1968, end ending July 31, 1969, upon certain terms and
provisions, by accepting certain bids made to the Citv; rejecting certain other
bids; nnd providing for nn qeergency. . .. .
(For full text of Ordinance, sea. Ordinance Uook No. 32, page 205.)
Mro Wheeler moved the adoption 9f the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mro Perhinson and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrn. nosuell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinsun, Pollard. #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................... ?.
NAVS: None ........................ O.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Council having referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Frank N. Perhinson. Jr., Chairman. Julian F. Hirst and J. Robert Thomas
the bid of De Vac, Incorporated. for furnishing and installing aluminum replace-
meat.windows on the south side of the Roanoke Municipal Building and associated
worht the committee submitted the following repoFt:
'July 22. 1968
The Honorable Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Your undersigned committee to which you referred for study
and recommendation the bid received from De Vac, Incorporated.
for furnishing and installing aluminum replacement windows in
the Municipal Building. recommends that a contract accepting
Base Bid A, items A 1-6, inclusive, in the amount of $17,576.43;
item AT la the amount of $1,110.00; and item B3 of the alternate
Bid in the amount of $1,916.32, making a total of $20,604.75.
In considering the bid, we discussed with the City Sergeant
the question of installing these windows in the city Jail portion
of the building and. based upon his recommendations, have eliminated
that portion of the proposal covered in the alternate bid. items
B2, B4 and mS, amounting to $5,410.B0, and we further eliminated
from item AY, Base Bid A, $1,740.00 for installing Graylite 31
glass in the windows of the southeasterly portion of the building.
This elimination of Graylite glass in certain windows was made
pending a study of a need for this type glass, but necessary
replacements can be made in the future by city forces.
The City Sergeant advised that in his judgment a jail type
window,should be installed ia the Jail portion of the building
and that plans are in process upon which funds would be included
in the next annual budget.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Frank N. Perklnson, Jr.
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Chairman
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Jalian F. Hirst
SI J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas'
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
i~16256) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid for the replacement of various
windows in the Municipal Building and related work; awarding a contract therefor;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 207.)
Hr. Perhlasom moved the~adoplion of the Ordinance, The motion mas
seconded by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the follomiag vote~
AVES~ Yessrs. Bosmell, Jones, Link, Perhinson, Pollard, Mhe~ler end
Mayor Dillard .........................?.
NAYS~ None ................. O.
PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having referred the
matter of authorizing proceeding math the portion of the plan for refuse disposal
which mould propose the development of an interim landfill in the north clear
zone of Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport and a transfer station on the Carver
Avenue property, together with the necessary purchase of equipment and other
arrangements, and that an application be made to tho Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors for a permit in order to locate a landfill operation mlthin the
Roanoke County area, back to the committee composed of Messrs. Jobs #. Boswell,
Cbairman, David E. Link, and Julian F. Rlrst for further study, report and
recommendation and directed the committee to submit its report and recommendation
as to whether or not the Carver Avenue transfer station should be located at the
site originally recommended, the committee submitted the following report:
'Interim Report of City of Roanoke Refuse Disposal
Committee
July 22, lq60
The committee recommends that Council proceed to authorize
application to Roanoke County for a permit to use the ~ortb
clear zone land as a temporary site for sanitary land fill.
This step may require time to be processed and it is felt
advisable to begin the request procedure.
The committee recommends that Council authorize the prepara-
tion of specifications and the asking of bids for equipment to
be used math and in conjunction with land fill operations, it
being understood that only. Council itself can purchase any of.the
said equipment. The preparation and bidding also will require
time and should be begun for amy future land fill plans.
The committee cootinues*to consider as of the utmost im-
portance the question of public relations, with reference to both
the people of Roanoke County and those Of Roanoke City.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ John W. Boswell
John #. Boswell, Chairman,
S/ David K. Link
David K. Lisk,
S1 Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Birsto'
Br. Boswell moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. task.
After a discussion of a site for a sanitary landfill, Messrs. Jones and
Wheeler expressing the opinion that plans should be made for a permanent landfill
site, Mr. Boswell with the consent of Mr. Llsk withdrew his original motion and
moved that Council authorize thepreparatioa of specifications and the asking of
bids for equipment to be used with and in conjunction with landfill operations, it
being understood that only Council itself can purchase any of the equipment. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and uoanimously adopted,
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Mr. Metre· G. Miegfield, President, Arrow Mood CounTry Club, Incorporated,
voiced his objection to e loodllll operflloa, oo close to the Arrow Wood Country
Club.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Dos·ell moved that Council
co·cur in the re~ommeodotion of the co·mitt~e that the,body proceed to cuthovlze
cppllcotlon to Roanoke County for · permit to use the north clear zone land aT
Roanoke'Municipal (Moodruw) Airport as a temporary site for o sanitary landfill.
Tke motion was seconded by Hr. LiSk and lost by The foil.wing vote:
,'AYES: Mr. Doswell ................. 1~
NAYS: Messrs. Jones. Lisk, Perkins.n. Pollard. Hheeler and Rayor
Dillard ...................................... 6.
Hr. Lisk then moved that the question of a site for a sanitary-landfill
be referred back to the committee for the purpose of informing the Regional
Sanitary Landfill CommiTtee that it is The desire of Council To use The DrushI
Mountain site as the permanent location for z valley.operaTed landfill sloe and
that it is hoped the development of this.site will proceed iaeediately. The
motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Lisk submitted a petition signed by twenty-three residents of
Lewiston Street, N. H.. objecting to a landfill operation,in their area and moved
that the petition be received and filed, The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson
and unanimously adopted.
The Committee then submitted the following report advising that the
Carver Avenue site should still be considered for a transfer station in connection
with proposed sanitary landfill operations:
'Interim Report ofCitI of Roanoke Refuse Disposal
Committee
July 22. 1968
The committee is looking for another location for the ,
transfer station and Is considering at least one other
specific,site. It is not yet ready to make definite recom-
mendations.
The committee feels that so far as it is concerned the
Carver Avenue site should still be considered, in contrast
and comparison with other possible sites which may develop,
Even so, the committee realizes that the,matter of making
definite commitment at this time on the Carver Avenue sitet
one way or the ether, is up to.the Cocnctl,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ John M. Boswell
John M. Boswell, Chairman
S/ David £. Lisk
David K. Lisk
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Dirst~
Mr. Boswell moved that the report be received and filed, The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no.
UNFINISHED ~US INESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATIgN OF ORDIN&NCIL~ AND RF,.SOLOTIONS~
ZONING: Ordiuauce*Noo~lO241, renaming approximately e fifty-seven acre
tract of land located in the oar*hues* sectfou og the Cit7 oS Roaeohe south oS.
Interstate 501 and north of proposed Saute Route 1160 from RS-3, Single Family
Resideutlal District, to IDB, Indus*riel Development District, having previously
been before Council for its first reedicg, read and laid over, uas.agalo before
the body, Mr. Wheeler offering the folloming for its second rending mud final
adoption~
(g18241) AN ORDINANCE to amend.Title lY, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code Of the City of Roanoke, 19~b, as amended, agd Sheets No. 213, 224 and
225, Sectional 1966 Zone Rap, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 200.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordlnunce. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follo~ing rote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Llsh, Perkinson, Pollard. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Bosuell ............. 1.
ZONING: Ordinance NO. 18242, rezoning property located on the east side
of Hildebrand Road, N. W., betuee~ Mhitney Avenue and U. S. ~0ute 1~, described as
Lots 19, 20 and 21, Section 5, Church Court, Official Tax Ho. 2202232, from
6-2, General Commercial District, to RD-2, General Residential 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:
(~10242) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
Yhe Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amegded, and Sheet No. 220, Sectional
1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 201.)
Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Thc motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard~ Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard-* .......................... 7.
NAYS:, None ...................O.
STREET LIDBYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure or mens{res ~uthorizing the installation of certain nam street
lights and changes in existing street lights; authorizing the installation of
~ith the Wells Avenue Project; authorizing the inclusion in the contract of the
city with Appalachian Power Company of a new type street light, and a monthly
lights; authorizing and directing installation of eight additional street lights
within the Jefferson Hills area annexed to the city effective December 31,.1967;
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nad authorizing and directing the City Manager to eater Into sgreezent with
Appalachian Pomer Company providing for the saree he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Wheeler offered the follomlng Resolution authorizing the installation of
nan street llg'hts end changes in existing street lights:
(n18257) A RESOLUFfON approving certain reports mtde by the City
Manager to the Council for installation of certain sew street lights and changea
it existing street lights; ned authorizing the City Manager to enter Into agreement
with Appclachian Pomer Company effecting such additions and changes in atreet
lighting.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 20~.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by MF. Pevhlnson and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Boswell. Jones. Lisk. Perkioson, Pollard. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...............................7.
NAYS: None ........................O.
Mr. Link offered the following Resolution authorizing the installation of
tReaty-five new mercury-vapor street lights, fed by overhead wires, in connection
with the Wells Avenue Project, inclusion in the contract between the City of
Roanoke and Appalachian Power Company of a new type street light and removal
of nine existing incandescent street lights:
(~10250) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of 25 new mercury-
vapor street lights, fed by overhead nirese in connection with the City's Wells
Avenue Project god at locations proposed on a map showing the proposed street
lighting layout..includin~ a certain .new type of s~reet light not now provided in
the City's street lighting contract; authorizing the inclusion in the City*s
contract Rith Appalachian Power Company of a new type of street light, and a monthly
unit rate therefor; and authorizing removal of 9 existing incandescent street lights
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perhinson and adopted by the folloRfng rote: ,
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. ?.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
Mr. Lisk offered the following Resolution authorizing the installation of
eight additional street lights within the Jefferson Hills area annexed to the
City of Roanoke effective December 31. 1967:
(ZlO25g) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the installation of
eight (6) additional street lights within the Jefferson Hills area annexed to
the City effectire December 31, 1967; and authorizing end directing the City
Manager to enter into agreement with Appalachian Power Company providing for the
same.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 215.)
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Hr. Link moved the adoption or the Resolution. The motion Wes seconded
by Mr. Mkeeler and adopted by the tallowing vote: ~ ' ·
AYe-q: ~ Messrs. Boswell,, Jones. Link. PerkinsOno Pollard, Wheeler end
Mn/or Dillard ...........................7. ,
NAYS: None ....................0.' '
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council baying directed the City Attorney to
~repnre the proper measure providing for the extension of · public sanitary sewer
line from the present terminus of the City of Roanoke under Interstate Route SHI.
in Roanoke County, to property owned by the city and situate on State Route 6260
presently leased to Mr. Shannon Hudgins; and accepting a written proposal made
to the city on behalf of Shannon Hudgins to pay for the cost of all materials
required to construct the extension, not exceeding $1,500.00, he presented sane;
whereupon, Mr. Perkinson offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#10260) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's extension of a public
sanitary sewer llne from its present terminus under Interstate Route 5§1, in
Roanoke County, to certain property owned by the City and situate on State Route
626, presently leased to Shnnnon Hudgins; and accepting a written proposal made
to the City on behalf of Shannon Hudgins to pay for the cost of all materials
required to construct such extension, not exceeding $1,500.00; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 32. page
Mr. Ferklnson moved the adoption of the OrDinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jonest Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...........................
NAYS: None ....................O.
MO~IONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
$CHOOLS-SYRRET NAMES: 'Mr. Jack B. Coulter appeared before the body and
requested that the road leading into the Dlue Ridge ET¥ Station be named in
honor of Mr. Samuel P. McNeils President of the Blue Ridge ETy Association,
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
BUDGE~-COMMONWEALTH'S A~TORNEY: Mr. Perklnson brought to the attention
of the body the' fact that no funds were included in the 1968-69 budget of the
Commonwealth's Attorney for the purchase of a city directory and supplements to
the state code and Wharton's criminal law needed for the office for the fiscal
year.
Mr. Perkinson offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$116.00 to Subscriptions under Section ~22. ~Commonwealth*s Attorney,N for the
purchase of books:
(m18261) AN ORDINAN¢£ to nm, ad and r,ordain Section m22, °Common.
mealth*n Arterial,u of the 196S-69 Appropriation Ordinance, Bad providing for tn
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinonce Book No. 32, page 217.)
Mr. Perhinson.moved~the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: #,sirs. Bosuell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, M~eeler and
· Msyor Dillard ......................... ~ .... ~-7.
NAYS: None ........................O.
AIRPORT-TRAFFIC: Mr. Pollardadvised that taxicabs and limousines mere
being parked for too.long a period.of time in loading and unloading spaces at
Roanoke Municipal (Moodrou) Airport and that citizens shouldhave the opportunity
to use the spaces on an equal basis.
Mr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to the City Hanager for
the necessary action. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted.
TAXES: Mr. Mheeler informed the body that. a group of retired persons haw
requested that the tax credit, as to property taxes imposed upon real property
the city for certain persons mbo are sixty-five years of age or over upon certain
terms and conditions be increased from ~450. O0 to ~1200.00 and moved that the
matter be.r,fart,din the City Attorney to ascertain the legality of the tax
credit and the City Auditor to ascertain the amount of differential. The motion
nas seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously, adopted.
FIRE PRO~ECTION: The City Clerk. reported that Messrs. Milliam S.
Kitchen, Robert E. Kullen, Jr.. and Thomas W. Orquhart have qualified as members
of the Board of Fire Appeals for a term of four years beginning July 1, 1960.
Wt. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
In this connection Hr. Lisk expressed the opinion that an effort should
be made to encourace committees to function and moved that the Stadium Advisory
Committee be requested to file reports on its activities with the City Clerk.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
LIBRARIES-WAGES-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. Jones submitted a petition signed
by fifteen school library clerks, requesting that they be reclassified to Range 12
or higher retroactive to July 1, 1968, and moved that the matter be referred to
.the Personnel Board and the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to
Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and una#lm~usly ~dopted.
On motion of Mr. Perkinson, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted, the.meeting was adjourned.
A P P R O Y E D
ATTEST:,
Clt~ Clerk layor
COONCIL, mEG,LAm #ERTING,
Monday, July'29, 196B,
The Council of the City of Roanoke mat in regular meeting ie the Bustings
Court Room is the Benlcipel Building, Boedayt July 29, 1968, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting h,are ulth #syor Dillard presiding.
pRESENT: Councilmen John N, Bosuell, James E. Jones, David E. Limb,
Freak N. Perkins,n, Jr.t Roy B. Pollard, St** Vincent S. #heeler and Mayor fie*ton O.
Dillard .................................. 7.
ABSENT: None ...................O.
OFFICERS pRESENt: Bt. Julian F. Blrst, CitF Ransger. Hr. Byron £. Bi*er,
~ssistant City Bnenger. Mr. Jaues N. Elncaeoo, City Attorney, and Rt. J, Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend
George M. Bowers, Pastor, St, Mark*s Lutberan Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
May 13, lgb§, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Link, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof uas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded,
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING-PLANNING: Council having continued until 2 p.m., Monday, July 29,
1969, a public hearing on the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
that Chapter 2, Subdivision Regulations, of Title XVI,. of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, be revised, the matter was again before the body.
The City Attorney advising that the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
delayed approval of the Subdivision Ordinance at its July 24 meeting expressing
the desire to confer with representatives of the City of Roanoke for the purpose
of clarification end modification of certain items contained in the Ordinance, Mr.
Lisk moved that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the question raised by the
Roanoke Valley B,me Builders Association regarding the "blacktop" provision in the
Subdivision Ordinance and questions of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
pertaining to the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanlmousl
adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Vincent $. Wheeler, Chairman, David E.
Lash, and Julian Fo Birst ns members of the committee.'
Mr. Mheeler then moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p.m,,
Monday, August 5, 196~. The morton mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
COMPLAINTS-CITY PROpERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mrs. Edward F. Pntsel
appeared before Council and presented a petition signed by twenty-six persons
requesting that property located on the north side of Church Avenue, S. E., between
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Fourth Street and Ml~hth S~reet, be cleared and that the alley running parallel
to Church Avenue nad Tnzemell Avenue, S. £., betmeen Sixth Street and Eighth
~treol, be pored.
Mr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to the City Monoger to
hove the Needs cot, the trees cleared, investigate the paving of the alley and
report back to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
PL'fITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING{ A communication from Mr.. Richord S. Till*y, Attorney,
representing Viaton Fuel Company, Incorporated, requesting that a 1.?0 acre tract
of land described as Normioh Acreage, Official Tax No. 1322010, and a tra~t of
land bearing Official Tax No. 1322025, located on the north side of Roanoke Avenue
S. M., between Bedford Street and Memorial Avenue, be rezoned from RG-I. General
Residential District, to HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, mas before the body.
Br. Boswell moved that the request for renoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS-RECREATION: A communication from Mr. R. M. Willis
expressing appreciation for the approval of recreation facilities In Garden
City was before Council.
Mr. ~heeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion sas seconoeo by .r. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR NEGRO AFFAIRS-SEGREGATION: A communication
from the American Foundation for Negro Affairs requesting that two negroes be
appointed to Its convention in philadelphia, September 9 - 13, 19bO, to represent
Roanoke as official voting delegates in support of the organization was before
the body.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and ananimously adopted.
STATE HXGB#AYS-ANNEXATION: A communication from the State Department
Of Highways advising that secondary roads totaling 2.40 miles formerly in Roanoke
County and annexed by the city ore being droppe? from the Secondary System
effective January 1, 1968, ass before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. List and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: A communication from Mrs.
Violet B. Gingles, Benton, Arkansas, expressing disapproval of landfills, was
before the body.
Mr. List meted tbnt the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and ananimously adopted.
MASTER PLAN-BRIOGES: A commnnicatlon from Corer Censtruction Company,
Incorporated, submitting a petition of businesses in the Normich area requesting
that Council' proceed with plans for construction of the new Norwich Bridge as
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spproved lo the Capital lmprovemeots Rerereodom of May 20 1967, mas before
Council.
Mr. Lucian T. Grove. President. Corer Constructfoo Company, Incorporated,
appeared before the body In behalf of the petitioners ia the Normich area
explaining the need for the bridge nad urging'the approval of plans for the
istructure.
Mr. Llsk moved that the Clty Manager be authorized to proceed with plans
for the project, The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard.
Mr. Jones moved that the notion be amended to provide that the City
Manager be authorized in his investigation of the cost of construction of the low
level bridge to explore the possibility of the.building of a high level structure
to see mhether or not it is feasible at this tame to consider the erection of the
larger span'and report back to Council. The amended motion was seconded by
Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REpoRTs OF OFFICERS:
HOSPITALIZATION-DEPARTMEh'~ OF PUBLICNELFARE: The City Manager submitted
the foil,ming report advising that the maximum rate authorized by the state
for the provision of hospitalization and treatment of indigent persons for
1966-59 is $43.52 and recommending that the contracts of the city with certain
hospitals be authorized:
'Roanoke, Virginia.
July 29, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roan6ke. Virginia
Contracts have been prepared and are in band for renewal of
the State-Local Hospitalization agreements with the hospitals in
=which there are lncated or which receive clients of the Clty*s
Department of Public Welfare.
There Is listed below the per diem rates for each Of the
hospitals mlth the comparative listing of the per diem rates
applicable to the contracts for 1967-66.
1967-66 1966-69
Burrell 31.01 Contract to be renewed In October
Gill 37.46 Did not renew contract
Jefferson 32.53 No longer in existence
Leuis-Cal~ 32.53 3g.65
Roanoke 27.66 32.26
Sbeoaadoah 30,39 33.65
Medical College of
Virginia 37.46 43.52
University of Virginia 37.46 43.52
Community '37,46 ' 43.52
The maximum payment authorized by the State for 1967-68 was
$37.46 and, as noted, was paid to four hospitals. In 1969-69 the
kate has been Increased to $43.52 with only three of the hospitals
being paid the maximum. The Medical College of Virginia and
University of Virginia hospitals provide care for only a small
percentage of the patients mith the Roanoke hospitals accommodating
the majority,
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution
for the City of tho appropriate contracts for the provision of
hospitalization and treatmeht of the indigent or medically-indigent
persons.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Nheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance;
(riD262) AN ORDINANCE knthoriziag certain contracts to be entered Into
uith certain hospitals to provide hospitalization and treatment of indigent or
medically indigent patients; fixing certain rates to be paid for such services
during Fiscal Year lg6B-lV6g; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 32° page 225,)
Mr. Mbeeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perhinson and adopted by the fell,wing vote:
AYFq: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perklnsono Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ....................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .....~ ............ 1.
After a discussion of the operation of Rurrell Memorial Hospital at a
rate below half its capacity, Mr. Jones moved that the question be referred to the
City Manager for investigation and report to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS°MUNICIPAL BUILDINO: The City. Manager submitted a
written report advising that application No. CC=26-bO Office of Civil Defense
in the amount of $275,090 fac the federal share Of construction Of the Emergency
Operations Center in the proposed Municipal Dullding Annex has been approved.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
GARHAGE DISPOSAL: The City Manager submitted the following report
requesting that Council consider whether negotiations should be made with a
refractory contractor either on a time and materials basis or a cost. plus basis
with regard to repairs to the furnaces of the incinerator:
"Roanoke, Virginia July 29, 19bm
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
This is mritten to ask the advice of Council as to what
would be the best acceptable procedure to follow in handling
the arrangements for a contract for certain repairs to the
incinerator.
The situation is as follows. The number tm. furnace was
closed approximately May 31 due to the condition of damage to
the refractory walls. Me have siuce been trying to make some
temporary repairs to these walls. The furnace has remained
closed since that time. Furnace number one has continued to
operate; although, it has been observed for some several months
that there is excessive movement in one of the refractory malls
and ia the last several weeks this movement has been serere.
Specifically*the condition breaks down to; A. that excessive
tilt in the wall, B. failure in the refractory on the front
wall which exposes the back-up steel and C. several of the
refractory ceiling tile have begun to drop out exposing the
back-up material on the ceiling and indicating the pro?pact
of additional dropping of tile. Me made the decision last week
to pack these areas with temporary fill and to continue operating.
Me are aware that this cannot continue on and that we are operating
in the prospect of total failure which would result in very
extensive damage.
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Thc damage to the refractor! la the number one furnace .is
approximately similar to lhst in the number two furnace. Our
tentative estimate of the cost of repairs is approximately
$?,$U0 per furnace 'or a minimum total of about $15e000. To do
this uorh could require · sbutdouu of the furnaces mod It could
be preferred tn do It lo good weather rather tbsn bad lu respent
to the total handling of refuse disposal.
Our problem is that ue do not feel that odequste and sorficieflly
detailed specifications cuu be prepared on uhich a reasonably
accurate total cost bid could be made and still at the same time
insure replacement of ail the refractory that should be repaired
and to obtain u reasonably first-class Job. The amount of work
is, of course, in excess of the $5,000 limitation and thereby
would require normally the receipt of bids before City Council.
Ne would like to be able to negotiate moth a refractory con-
tractor either on a time and materials basis or a cost plus basis
as might be best. determined with the contractor. This is the
matter that it is asked that the Council give consideration to.
Tau items should be added as information. This mark is not
unanticipated. In the i966 remodeling mark and the report uhich
followed, it mas anticipated that such work mould be necessary
but mas not done at that time because of the reluctance to request
additional funds.
The current budget contains $30, O00 for'repairs to the
incinerator. If we proceed with both of the furnaces at a total
of $15,000 or approximately, there perhaps mould be the necessity
for a supplemental appropriation before the end of the current
fiscal lear. We are in the process at the pre,eat of placing
requisitions, with the total cost of $4,000 to $5,000 for materials
for annual maintenance work and to bring the inventory on other
parts back up to the desired level. The inventory was somewhat
oepleted at the end of the 1967-6~ budget year due to lack of
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. HOrst
Julian V. HOrst
City Manager~
Hr. Wheeler moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed to
cost plus basis with regard to repairs to the furnaces of the incinerator. The
obtain the necessary figures on the question. The motion was sec'ended by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: The City Manager submitted the following report advising that
an agreement between the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Redevelopment and Rousing
for providing services and assistance in relocation of families is required for
approval of the Workable Program by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development:
'Roanoke, Virginia
July 29, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It is perhaps in order and advisable that I bring the City
Council up to date and acquaint you with the situation concerning
the Cityts Morkable Program, This voluminous document, as the
Council mill recall, mas submitted to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development on Hay 29, 1969o The certification, or
approval, of this program is classified as necessary to the
approval and funding by the federal government of certain federal
por.ticlpatlag programs.
He are entering upon a period or difficulty in obtaining
recertlficntion. I sm attaching a copy 'Of 'a let'ter of July
1969, .from HUD as to certain additional material mhlch they are
requesting to be complied utah or clarified as to the Housing
for Displaced Persons element of the program, re bare a deadline
date of August 2, 196H~ to return this inform'arian. The ~o'rkable
Program ts divided into n number of categories. It is anticipated
that me mill receive, as time progresseso requests for additional
information and material on other elements of the program. This
tames, as I am sure the City Council can appreciate, considerable
time and a sizable amount of detail uor~. Representatives of the
City have met in Philadelphia uith personnel of HUD on at least
tm* recent ac*casa*ns in connection uith the Workable Program. This
p~st meek I, along with members of the staff, met math a HOD
representative here in Roanoke. We are asking for further con-
Last year, particularly, and in the previous Workable Program,
the problem of recertificatton efforts mas difficult. It is
becomlog increasingly so as the specifications of the federal
government becomes strong~r and ~tricter and as the availability
of project funds becomes tighter. For Mhatever consolation it
may be, I am reliably advised from HUD, that approximately g5
percent of the Workable Programs go through rejection procedures
and recertification difficulties as does Roanoke. Some of
Virgi~iats other fine major cities share and have shared our
predicament.
We do not hnom the time involved in completing all of these
follouup proce~ures if successful for recertiflcation. Me are
A concern is that certain of the major redevelopment projects
in Roan*he have been tied In by the federal government to recerti-
fication of the ~orkable Program. They were also tied into last
phases of the £imball Project. As to a specific in the matter, it
mill be noted on their attached letter of July 15, that there is
Housing Authority as to arrangements for the authority to be
in relocation of families. It Is hoped to have a possible agree-
ment before you at your City Council meeting for your consideration
in this matter. This, as stated, is largely as a matter of infor-
mation and I mill try to keep you posted es time proceeds.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F* Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager~
The City Manager then submitted a supplementary written report advising
that he bas drafted tm* suggested re~olutions uhich mould, in his opinion, ansser
the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for an
agreement on the.part Of the city for the establishment of a relocation agency
and submttteda draft of a Resolution appointing the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority as the relocation agency.
After a discussion Of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the subject
be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for study and report to
Couucil. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler.
After further consideration of the problem, Mr. Jones moved that the
motion be amended to provide that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the
recommendations of ~he City Manager in uasuer to the requirements of the Departneot
of Housing eud H~bae.Development end. repor~ buck to Go~ucii. The notion nas
seconded by #r. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. David M. LUsh, Chair'man, Julian F. Hirst
MATER, DEPARTMENT~ The City Manager submitted the follouing' request of
Mr. Less H. HoJyfield for city utter service to property ~t 3475 Colonial Avenue,
S. Mo, described as Pert 2, Hofanger Tract, in Ro~aohe County and recommended
that it be granted:
'Roanoke, Virginia July 2V, lq60
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. ¥1rginia
Gentlemen:
The City is in receipt of u request from Mr. Less
BolyfJeld, 34?$ Colonial Avenue. S. M., for a mater service
connection to the property at that address uhich is listed as
Part 2, Hofauger Tract. This is submitted to the City Council
in accordance Mith your policy on water connections outside the
City limits. Me are advised by the applicant that he
experiencin~ a decline in bis private water supply in recent
years as the construction of duellings has increased in the
GeorgetoMn Park Develop~ at. The City Is the only reasonable
source of public Mater to this area.
The rear of this lot borders on the Old Towne Road wherein
is located a three-inch water main mftb sufficient pressare and
volume to give satisfactory service.
It is recommended that the City Council by resolution
authorize this connection.
Respectfully subait~ed,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
seconded by. Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
After taking the matter under advisement, Mr. ~heeler moved that Council
in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the following
(UlB26~) A RESOLUZIO~ authorizing the City Manager to approve a
metered mater connection ~o certain premises located outside the corporate limits
of the City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 225.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones,'Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......~ .....................?*
WAYS: None ..................... O.
MATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the
following report from Mr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing Messrs. T, A.
Carter, Jr., and T. D. Steele, requestlc9 city water Service to the Alcoholic
{i
Beverage Control Roard store and to a service at,aiDe'located Oe the oorth side of
Herahberger Road Ia Crossroads Mall, lo Roanoke County:
'Roanoke, Virginia
Joly'~9, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City'Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Geotlemen:
There In ittlCbed · letter from Mr. Tom Stocktoo Fox,
Attorney, in behalf of T. A. Carter, Jr., aDd T. D. Steele
for additional wrier service to bulldlnga within the Crosse
roads Mall property, homely aa Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board Store and · service station, both on the north side of
Bershberger Road. This letter hos been directed to the Mayor
and City Council end occordingly is forworded on to you la this
mummer. Inv~stfgation of the suitability of connection ulth the
City's system has not been completed.
Respectfolly submitted,
S/ Julian r. Bars,
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Hr. Jones moved that the request for city water service be token under
advisement and that the request for sewer service be referred to a committee
composed of Mayor Benton O. Dill,rd, Chairman, Messrs. Vincent S. Mheeler and
Julion F. Bars, for study, report and recommend,ties to Council. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Ferkioson and unanimously adopted.
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GU~TER: Con,cai hewing referre~ the request of
Mr. C. P. Clifton that · sidewalk be installed on Crescent Street, N. W., adjacent
to the Medical Center of Dr..C. Fallen Davis, to the City Manager for investigation
and report to Council, the City Manager submitted the following report expressing
the opinion that there is no walkway deficiency or sufficient parking problem
interested, the city will be glad to join in the customary cost sharing
'Roanoke, Virginia
July 29, 1968
Honorable Raver and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Cbntlemen:
At your meeting on May 13, 1968. you received a letter
from Mr. C. P. Clifton ia rag,rd to Mr. Clifton"s suggestion
of a sidewalk on the west side of Crescent Street adjacent to
the Medical Center of Doctor C. Fallen Davis and others. A
copy of Mr. CliftonOs letter is attached to remind you as to
~he details of his proposal. You directed that the matter be
investigated with report to City Council. We have investigated
the matter and I would advise os follows.
Crescent Street intersects with Melrose Avenue from the
north. The Redical Center is on the northwest corner of the
intersection.' There is a sidewalk along the north side of
Melrose Avenue in this are,. There is no sidewalk on the west
side of Crescent Street from Melrose northuord for several
blocks with the exception of a short section of walk in front
of two dwellings, this section of malk being some several
hundred feet beyond Melrose Arenne. Automobiles perking on the
we~t side of Crescent Street adjacent to the Medical Center do
park, os Mr. Clifton stated, in whet would normolly be ·
sidewalk area if one existed.
There ism houevere · sldemalk on the east side of Crescent
Street from Melrose aorthm·rd, the'rail block to St·aRrow Avenue,
the next intersecting street, It mould ·ppear that pedustriaaso
including school chlldveae could and shehld use this coucretu
malkmay and there should be ag aced rev them to uulk mlthlu the
vehicle roadSa7, xr n sidewalk mere constructed beside the
Medic·l Center, it would not wake connection with aa! other milk
on that side of the street, the west side, and this would
necessitate pedestri·ns making c mid-block crossing if they'ulsh
to go from the sidewalk on the e·st side to the sidewalk ga the
west side and such an arr·ngemeat mould act be ·dvis·ble. Under
the present ·rr·ngemeut children going to Forest park School
come cfr the Stuunto· Avenue aideualke cross. Stauntou Avenue onto
the Crescent Street sidem·lk, follow it and then m·ke an
intersection crossover ct,Crescent Street'tad Melrose Avenue.
It would be felt that if the property owners on the west
side of Crescent Street would be,interested in participating in
the construction of a sidewalk that the City mould be gl·d to Joia
In the customary arr·ngenent of cost sharing; however, it is not
felt that there is a walkway deficiency or sufficient parking,
problem to the extent the City would be in a position to compel
u walkway ·dj·cent to the Medical Center.
If the City Council would be interested In any further infer-
nation, we would be glad to attempt to provide it for you.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F, Hlrst. Cit~ #wringer'
Mr. #heeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted;
BUDCE~-CIT¥ SERCBA~: The Uity Manager submitted the following request
of the City Sergeant ior funds to attend the annual convention of the State
Sheriffs' and City Sergeants* Association to be held in Alexandria, Virginia,
August 4 -'6, 1968:
*Roanoke,'Virginia
July 29, 196S
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
6entlemen:
City Sergeant Allman requested me to bring the following matter
before the City Council and I was in error in neglecting to have it
prepared in tine to include it on your Agenda for Monday, July 29.
The Sergeant had sent it to me sufficiently in advance and I com-
pletely overlooke~ the matter. It would be hoped that the Council
might take this uhder consideration at this meeting.
Mr. Allman requests the consideration of the Council to his
attendance of the annual convention of the State Sherriffs' and
City Sergeants* Association to be held in Alexandria August 4--6,
lgbO. He would like to attend this convention in order to maintain
personal contact mith his fellow-officers and to keep up with any
changes in law enforcement generally. Funds for this Mere not
included in the City or State budget because the 5tare Compensation
Board does eot allow for State participation since such expense is
not covered by the State Code. He advises tha.t some localitien in
Virginia pay the expenses of the Sheriffs and Sergeants'to attend
conventions and meetings ia connection with their official duties.
The only appropriation available to this office for a meeting or
convention Is the Local Covernment Officers' Conference in
Charlottesville.
He estimates that the expense including mileage, dues, room
and board Mould be
I would concur in the recommendation that the Sergeant be
permitted to attend and that funds be appropriated for this purpose.
Respectfully submitted,
- ' S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Rheeler moved that the request be denied. The motion nos seconded
by Mr. flosuel~ end lost, Hessrs,, Jones, Link, Perkinson end Pollard voting ua.
Mr. Jones moved that Council spprnprfote gl/ay per cent nt the fondu
needed for the City Sergeant to,attend the State Sheriffs' lad City Sergeants'
Association. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Perkinson nad adopted, Mr. Boswell
voting
After · discussion of the question, Council expressing the opinion that
the sane consideration should be shomn nil cons~itetional offices, Mr. Jones moved
that the question be reconsidered. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Link and
unanimously adopted.
Rt. ~heeler then moved that t~e request be,denied, The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-RECREATION: Council having referred an Ordinance
authorizing the acceptance of · written purchase option agreement from The
Optimist Club of Roanoke, Virginia, providing for the acquisition of eight
certain lots or parcels of land located in the Norwicb section of the City of
Roanoke, for public park and recreational purposes, for the purchase price of
$10,000.00, back to the City Attorney for further consideration with representa-
tives of The Optimist Club of Roanoke, Virginia, as to including the provision
for parks a·d recreational purposes In the deed Of conveyance, the. City. Attorney
submitted the following report advising that all references to restriction On
the particular use by the city of the property hare been eliminated:
*July 25, 1960
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council
Reanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
.At the meeting of the Council held on J·ly 150 196B, the matter
of the acquisition of certain property belonging to The Optimist
Club of Roanoke, Virginia, was referred back to this office for
further negotiations with representatives of said club with
reference to the possible elimination from the nritten purchase
option agreement and the subseqaent deed of conveyance of any
reference to ~he City's use of subject property for 'park and
recreational purposes.*
Negotiations have b~en 'hel~ with certain of the officials of
said club, with the resultant elimination of any and all
references to restriction on the particular use by the City
of the subject property.
In implementation of the Council's prior dar!calve, this office
has prepared and tendered to said Optimist Club · revised purcha'se
option agreement in which all references t~ use by .the City for
public park and recreational purposes have been eliminated. Xt
is anticipated that upon the return to the City of certain
officials of The Optimist Club the revised purchase option
agreement will be executed, acknowledged and delivered to the
City prior to the meeting of the Council to be held on July 29,
196B. Should said option agreement be delivered to the City on
or before the date of said meeting, there is transmitted heremith
for your consideration n fate of ordinance which mould further
provide for the City*s acquisition of the lands described therein
by the exercise of said purchase option agreement aud the closing
of the transaction ~y the proper City officials.
Respectfully,
S! J. H. Kincanom
City Attorneyw
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Mr, Lick offered the following ewergency Ordlelnce authorizing the
scceptasce'of abe option agreement from The.Optimist Club of Roanoke, Virginia:
(~10264) AN OHDINANCE authorizing the acceptance o~ a written purchase
option agreement from Th5 Optimist Club or Roanoke, Virginin~ providing for the
Cityes acquisition or eigkt (6) certain lots or parcels of land located in the
Norwich Section Of the City, upon certain terms iud conditions, by the exercise
of said purchase option agreement; and providing for an emergency.
(For full.text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 320 page 227.)
Mr. Lis~ moved'the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Pollard nad adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Bessrs, Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................. 7.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
Mr. Jones moved that the question of incorporating the property into the
park system of the City of Roanoke be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The m,tim was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Attorney having submitted an interim report advising
that procedures bare been taken to effect the rev,ming of a three-acre parcel of
land proposed to be leased to Hertz Corporation from Agricultural, A-l, to
Industrial, M-l, and,arrangements made to work out the various details regarding
the proposed lease, he submitted a written report advising that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County rezoned the parcel of land as proposed by the city.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City of
Roanoke for the month of June, 1966.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. perkinson and unanimously adopted.
· ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation the request of Mr. Gary J. Nimer, et al., that property
located on the south side Of Rershberger Road, N. W., between Eden Drive and
Rutgers Avenue, described as Lots I=A and 2=A, Block 1, Eden Park, Official
Tax Nos. 22~1101 and 2281102, and a 5.3 acre tract of land, Official Tax No.
2270101, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, and RG-I, General
Residectial District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the City Planning
Commission submitted · written report recommending that the reqm st be denied.
In this connection, Mr. T. L. Plnokett, Jr., Attorney, repreaenting the
petitioners, submitted a written request that the application for rezoning be
withdrawn.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and receive and file the communication requesting withdrawal
of the request. The motion mas seconded by Br. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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BUSES: Council having continued a committee composed ~of #ess'rs.
Frank N, Perklnso~, Jr., Cknirmaa, Julian F. flirat and J. Robert Tkomas for further
study of the revea~e structure of the Safety Rotor Transit Company and submission
of its report thoreau'after the company operated approximately nine months under
a certain fare structure, abe committee submitted the folloelug report recomeeud-
lng that the fire structure be changed, effective August 18, 1968, to provide
that · meekly fare be $3.00, cash fare $.25, tun tokens $.45 and school fare $.15:
"July 22, 196B
T~e ~onorable Council o~ the
Clt$ of Roanoke, ¥irgluia .
Gentlemen:
At yoer meeting of October 2, 1967, you appointed the
undersigned committee to consider n request of Safety Motor
Transit Company for increased fares and elimination of the
franchise payments Or 1~ Of gross passenger revenues.
On October 9, lab?, me reported that the coep~ny nas in'
immediate need of additional revenue ned recommended that it
be granted On increase in school fares from ten to fifteen
cents as of October lb, 1967, and that the committee he
continued for further study and submission of ~ final re~ert
by January 31, 1968. You concurred in these recommendations.
On January 29 Ne submitted a report advising that the
company's available operating data did not give sufficient
information on uhicb to make a sound judgement as to the need
of further changes fa the colpany's revenue. You continued
the committee for further study and report after the company
hao operated approximately 9 months under its present fares.
The present fares are:
Neekly fares, good at any time $3.00
Cash fare °20
School fare
After a thorough study of the co~pany*s operating data,
have concluded that in order~for it to continue in business and
ar*id operating at n loss it must hove additional revenue. It
is faced with the uage'spiral applicable to all business and,
in consequence, increased wages to its employees mhich mould
result in deficit operations. ~he company is further faced
with the necessity of replacing a portion of its trausporattou
equipment. Many of its buses have passed the point of economic
operation and have reached the stage of discomfort and un-
attractiveness for passengers.
We find that, along with Safety Motor Tra~slt, urban
transportation companies throughout the country are faced with
the same problems of rising costs and diminishing riders and,
while many national and regional studies are being made, no
adequate solution has evolved.
For Its immediate needs we recommend that the fare structure
of the company be changed, effective October 19, 1969, to the
following:
We*hi? fares, ~ood aa? time
(no change}
Cash fare
Tmo tokens .45
School fare (no change} .1S
Based upon the present operating data this is estimated
· to produce additional revenue of $110,000.00.
A Resolution mhlch mould carry out-thin recommendation, if
odopted by the Couucl~ Is to,ached.
Respectfully submitted~
S! Frank N. Perk~nsoa,' Jr.
Frank N. Perhinsoe, Jr** Chairman
S! Julian F. Bits,
Julian F. Hits,'
S/ J. Robert Theses
J. Robert
Appearing in su~ort of the proposed fare change for Safety Motor Transit
Company mere Mr. Leonard G. Muse, Attorney, end Mr. J. Mis,ar Stone, President,
Safety Motor Transit Company.
Mr. Perhinson moved that the report be received and filed and that a public
hearing be set on the proposed fare change for August S, 1968. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Mhe~eler end unanimously adopted.
5TREET:LICItT$: Council having referred *to · ~ommittee composed of Messrs.
James E. Jones. Chairman, Bueford B. Thompson and Byron E. Rener the bids on
installation of underbridge lighting at #ells Avenue and IS-$61, ~. E., the
committee submitted the following report recommending that the low bid of Cross
Electric Company, Ineorporated~ in the amount of $5,364.00, be accepted:
'July 23, 1960
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Cea,Insert:
At the nesting of City Council on July 22, 196o. three bids were
received and opened for the installation of underbrldge lighting
and conduit system at Mells Avenue, N. E. and Interstate 581.
The low bid mas submitted by Cross Electric Company. Incorporated
at · total sum of $5.364.00.
It is'recommended by yo~r Committe~ thn~ the bid of Cross Electric
Company, Incorporated be accepted at the sum of $5.364,00 for per-
forming the work in full accordnnce with the plans and specifications
of the City of Roanoke. Funds ere available in the present budget
for this project.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE
S/ James E. Jones
James R. Jones, Chairman
S/ 'Byron E. Haunt
~ S/ Rue~ferd B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson'
Mr. Jones norad that Council concur In the recommendation of the committee
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(u10265) A~ ORDInAnCE accepting the proposal of Cross Electric Company.
Inc., for the installation of an under-bridge lighting and conduit system at
Mells Avenue, N. E.. and Interstate Spur Route 5~1; authorizing the proper City
officials to execute the requisite contract; rejecting certain other bids made
for said improvements; nad providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book ~o. 32, page 22~.)
Hr. Jones moved thb' Id,palos of the Ordluooce. The lotion was seconded
by Mr, Link and adopted by the f,Il,sing vote=
AYES= Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson;'Pollnrd, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ........ ~ ................ ~?.
. NAYS:, Nose ..................... O.'.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.'
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE,
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: ' Ordinance NO. 162490 vacating, discontinuing and
closing the northern approximately 110 feet of Osborne Street, N. E., between
Orange Avenue and a 10-foot wide alley'extending easterly across Osborne Street,
having previously been before Council for its firstreading, read and laid over,
was again before the body, Mr. Eheeler'offering the following for its second readin~
and final adoption=
(e16249) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing, and closing
a certain portlou of Osborne Street, N. E., 40 feet la width, extending from the
southerly line of Orange Avenue, N, E., to the northerly line of a lO-foot side
alley, ns the same is extended easterly across Osborne Street, said street being
shown on Sheet 333 of the City*s Tax Appraisal Map, the title to which said portion
of said street shall revert to the abutting owners; and authorizing the payment
of vieeers in connection with said street closing.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page
Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinsos and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................
NAYS: None .....................O.
ZONING: Ordinance. No. 18250, Fez,sing property located on the north
side of Church Avenue, S. E., between Seventh Street and Eighth Street, described
as Lots 15 - 23, inclusive, Block 2, Woodland Park, Official Tax No. 4011204, lrom
RG-2, General Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, having
previously been before Council f,fits first reading, read and laid over, sas
again before the body. Mr. Nbeeler offering thai,Il,sing for its second reading
and final ad,pti,a:
(w16250) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roa~oke, lgS~, ns amended, and Sheet No. 401, Sectional
1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 219,)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
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AVES: Meoarf, Bosueil, Jones, Link, Perkins,a, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ ?.
NAVS: N~ae ......~ ......... ~NO. . ..
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance. No. 18251, vacating, discontinuing end
closing the mestera portion o£ aa alley, parallel to Memorial. Avenue,. S. E., between
Oxford Avenue nad Cambridge Avenue, having previously been before Council for its
first rending, read end laid over, mas agent.before the body, Mr. Eheeler offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(a10251) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing end closing
the hereioafte? described portion of that certain alley twenty feet in Midth lying
to ~he north of Lot 26 end the eas~ part of Lot 25 and to the south of the ueaterly
portion of Lot liB, Dlock 7, Section 1, of the Map of Virginia Heights Corpantion,
end as sheen on Sheet No. 133 of the Tax Appraisal Map of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, ~
(For full text of Or~inance, see Ordinance nook NO. 32, page 220.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption Of the ~rdinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................... ? ...... 7.
NAYS: ~one ...................O.
STATE HIGHMAYS: Ordinance No. 10252,. granting ~o the Commonwealth of
Virginia the right, to purchase certain proper~y o[ the Ctt~ ,ended ~or the
widening and improvement of a portion of Do S. Route 220 (Franklin Road, S. W.),
upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing the execution o~ a requisite
purchase option; and authorizing and directing the, execution, on behalf of the
city, of an adequate deed of conveyance to the Commonwealth upon later exercise
of such purchase o~tion, having previously been before Council for its first
reading, read and laid over. was again befor~ the body, Mr. Fo~lard off,Ting
the foil,oleg for its second reading and final adoption:
. (s10252) AN ORDINANCE granting to the. Commonwealth of Virginia the right
to purchase, certain property of the City ~eeded for the ~identng and improvement of
a portion Of U. S. Route 2~0 (~ranhlln Road, So W.), upon certai~ terms and
conditions; authorizing tho execution of a requisite purchase, option; and authorizin,
and directing the executioo, on behalf of the City, of an adequate deed of
cony*ye*ce to the Commonwealth upon later exercise of such purchase option.
(For ,full text of Ordina?ce, see Ord,inaace' D,ohM,. 32, page 222.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and ad.opted by the following vote:
AYES~ Messrs. Bos~ell, Jones, Lfsk, Perkins~n, Pollard,. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................... 7.
NAYS: None ................. O.
TAX ICAI~S: Ordinance No. 10253, approving the transfer from Harvey G.
Dndley, trading as Liberty Cab Company, to Liberty Cab Company, a corporation, of a
certificate of public convenience nnd necessity ·uthorizing the operation of tug
(2) taxicabs ie the City; ned approving end authorizing, further, the granting
of en additional such certificate to Liberty Ceb Conpneyt n corporation, euthoriz-
leg the operxticn of ee ndditlonnl four (4) such taxicabs ia the City or, ns nn
alternate, ·eoncellntioe of the older certificate for tug (2) taxicabs followed
by the issuance of n new end single certificate to said corporation ·uthorizing
operation of six (6) taxicabs in the City, having previously been before Council
for its first reading, read end laid over, uss again before the body, Mr. Wheeler
offering the following for its second reading end final adoption:
(n16253) AN ORDINANCE approving the transfer from Harvey G. Dudley,
trading as Liberty Cab Company, to Liberty Csb Company, a corporation, of a
certificate of public convenience and necessity ~uthorizing the operation of tug
(2) taxicabs in the City; and approving and authorizing, further, the granting of
en additional such certificate to Liberty Cab Company, a corporation, authorizing
the operation of an additional four (4) such taxicabs in the City or. as an
alternate, a cancellation of the older certificate for two (2) taxicabs followed
by the issuance of a new and single certificate to said corporation authorizing
operation of six (6) taxicabs in the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 224.)
Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell nad adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Nbeeler nnd
Nayor Dillard ............................?.
NAYS: None .....................O.
LIBRARIES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure providing for the issuance of free borrowing cards by the Roanoke
City Public Library to residents Of any area outside the corporate limits of the
city involved in proceedings for annexation to the city brought by voters of the
area, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(~1B266) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sec. lO. Borrowing Cords,
of Chapter 2. Public Libraries, Title VIII of the Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, as amended, prescribing rules for the issuance of borrowing cards by the
Public Library Department; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 229.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. BoSwell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. ?-
NAYS: None ..................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TAJiES: Mr. Boswell brought tO the attention of the body the fact that
fifteen per cent of real estate in the City of Roanoke is tax exempt, questioned
ukether or not certain businesses should be plying u license tax nad asked if ell
utility companies 'have franchises end mketker or not they pay franchise rexes. ·
Hr. ~erkinson advising that a Committee or the Virginia R~iicipal League
has a recoumendstion regarding this mutter before the State Coastitutiooal
Revision Committee, Mr. Rosuell moved that the Mayor appoint a committee to
study the exemption of certain real estate and other property and business
licenses from taxation end the inequality of utility franchise taxation and
report beck to Council. The motion nas seconded by Hr. Perkiasoa end unanimously
adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. John R. nosmell, Chairman, Frank N.
Perkinsono Jr., end ¥1ncent $. Hheeler ns members of the committee.
On motion of Hr. Pollard, seconded by Hr. Perkinson and unanimously edoptec
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Augast 5, 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met la regular meeting in the Council
Cksmber In the Municipal Building, Mooday, August 5, 1966, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor ~lllard presiding.
pRF. qENT: Councilmen ,John ~. Boswell, James R. Jones, David K. ,List,
Freak N. Perkins*n, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor
Benton 9' Dillard .............................
AUSENT: ~one .......................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hit.t, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Hamer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Klncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting wes opened math a prayer by The Reverend Burton
Newman, Roanoke City Chaplain.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held o~ Monday, May
lgbB, baying been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Jones, seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with
and the minutes approved as recorded.
flEARINb OF GITIZEN~ UPO~ PUdLIG MATTERS:
ZONiNG-PLAY,INS: Council having continued until 2 p.m., Monday, August 5t
196§, a p~blic hearing on the recommendation Of the City Planning Commission that
Chapter 2, Subdivision Regulations, of Title XVI, of The Code of the City of Roanoke
195b, as amended, be revised, the matter was again before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p.m., Monday,
August 12, 1969. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
BUSES: Council having set a public hearing for August 5, 196B, on the
recommendation of the committee composed of Messrs. Frank N. Perkins*n, Jr.,
Chalrmant Julian F. Htrst and J. Robert Thomas studying the fare structure of the
Safety Motor Transi~ Company that the fare be changed, effective August lB, 1BBB,
to provide that a weekly fare be $3.00, cash fare $ .25, two tokens $ .45 and a
school fare $ .15, the matter mas before the body.
Mr. Leonard G. Muse, Attorney, representing the 5afety Motor Transit
Company, appeared,in support of the proposed fare change for his client.
Mr. J. Wi.tar St*un, President, Safety Motor Transit Company, appeared
.before the body and advised there are no plans to purchase new equipment nor to
air-condition present buses.
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur,in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the foil.wing Resolution:
(mlO267) A RESOLUTXO~ conditionally amending paragraph number (5) of a
contract dated,August 1, 1951, between the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke R~llway
~ Electric Company and Safety Motor Transit Corporation, to authorize an increase
in the charge for certain fares for bus transportation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page
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Mr. Perhioson moved the odoption of the.Resolution. The motion mis
seconded by Mr. Nheeler sad odopted by the folleoing vote:
AYES: Nesora. Dosmel], Jonest Link, PerkJnsoo, Pollard. Mbeeler nod
Mayor Dlllord ................................7.
NAYS:. None ........................O, .
SCHOOLS-RADIOS: Mr. Samuel P. McNeil, President, Blue'Ridge £ducetlonsl
Television, presented copies of ¥olnme No. 139, July, 1968, Broadcast Nees o
publication of the RCA Radio Corporation to members of Council and city officiols
calling attention to an article in the issue on Channel IS RHRA-TV, Roanoke,
Virginia, entitled 'Color Increases Attention, Impact, Recall for MORA-T¥".
Hr. Perkinson moved that ,the publication be received and filed. The
motion mos seconded by Hr. Boswell and uonnimously adopted. ,
pETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company
advising that there were no street lights installed and/or removed during the month
of July, 196~, mas before Council.
· Mr. Perkinson moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A conuunication from Hr. J. Hunter Roberts and Hr. Fred P.
Bullington requesting that property located on the east side of Ellsworth Street,
'N. E., south of Nildhurst Avenue, described as part of Lots 11 and 12, Block 2,
Upson Addition, Official Tax NOS. 3160456 and 3160457, be rezoned from RD, Duplex
Residential District, to RG-I, General Residential District, was before the body.
Rt. Link moved that the request be referred to the City Planning Con-
:mission,for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
CITY JAIL: A copy of a communication to the Division of Corrections,
Richmond, Virginia, from the City Sergeant advising that certain corrections have
been made as to cleanliness and sanitation in the Jail lockup and that plans and
specifications are being draws for the remodeling of the lockup, was before Counci
Mr. Perhinson moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STREET NAMES: A communication signed by Mrs. Theodore H. Baahs submitting
a petition signed by forty property owners on Matts Avenuei N. W., requesting that
the name of Matts Avenue be changed to Syracuse,Drayed was before the body.
Dr. Theodore M, Banks appeared before the body in support of the petition.
The Chair pointing out that Section 12, Chapter 2, of Title XVI, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, provides that streets running in
a general direction, east and west, shall be designated as avenues and so named,
Mr. Jones moved that the matter Of changing the name of Matts Avenue to Syracuse
Avenue, N. M., be referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report nad
recommendation to Cuuncil. ,The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
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BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communlcetiou from the Rosaohe City School Board
requesting that ~l,S38,0S be appropriated to New Careers Progra~ under Section
· i3000t fSnhoola - #iscelloueosao* of the 196e-69 budget, which Is 100~ reimbursed
by Total Action Agai~ust Poverty mas before the Council,
Hr. Lisk moved t~ut Council concur in the request or the School Board und
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(elB26B) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordaio Sectio~ ~13000. 'Schools -
#iscelluaeouso' of the 1q6~-69 Appropriation Ordinance, un~ providing for~ un
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Cook NO. 32. page 231.)
Hr. Li~h moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The action uss seconded
by Mr, Perkinson end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsh, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ =-?.
NAYS: None .......................
BUDGe-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Ooard
requesting that $~37.60 be transferred fromTravel and $170.$~ be transferred from
Food Services to Supplies under Section m2~O0, 'Schools - Project Second Step,~
of the 19bB-~9 budget, nas before the body.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council coccur in the request of the School Board
and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
#AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~2§OOB. #Schools -
project Second Step,' of the 19~8-~9 Appropriation Ordinance.
and provfdfng for an emergency.
WHEREAS. for the usual daily operation of the Municipal
Government of the City of Roanoke, an emergency is declared to
exist.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by. the Council of the City of
Roanoke that Section u26000. ~Schools - Project Second Step,'
of the lg~9-Sg Appropriation Ordiusn.ce, be. and the same is
hereby, amended and reordained to read as follows, iu part:
SCHOOLS - PR OJEC~ SECOND STEP ~2§000
Supplies (1) ........................... $ 55,331.42
Travel (2) .............................
Food Serrlces (S) ...................... 2,829.41
(I) Net increase ......... . ..... $90B.19
.(2) Net decrease .............. $T37.60
(3) Net decrease ............. $170.5g
BE IT FORZBER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this
Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage**
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Lisk and lost by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Lisk, Pe~kln~on. and Whee]'er ..................... 4.
NAYS: Messrs. Boswell. Pqllard, n~d Mayor Dillard .....................
SALE OF PROPERTY-AUDXTS-NAGES-CXTY EMPLOYEES: A communication from
Councilman Roy R. Pollard, St., resigning as Chairman of the Real Estate Committee
and Aodit Committee, and as a member of the Airport Committee and Salary Committee
was before Council.
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Mr, Wheeler waved thee COUBOil accept the reslgnction effective August 31
IVBO. The Ballon uaw seconded by Mr, Perkinsoe end unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF OFFIC~S~
BUDGET-pARES AND PLATGROONBS-RECREATION~ The City Msnnger submitted a
written report recommending that $600 be appropriated to Fees for Professionnl nnd
er the 1V68-6~ budget, to provide funds for moving s steam locomotive from
Princeton, West Virginia, to Ronnoke for the Trnnsportstion Musene.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation al the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#1H269) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnln Section e?5, 'Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas,' of the 196B-69 Approprlatloo Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Oook HO. 32, page 231.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perklnsoa, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
SEWERS AND STORM BRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
transmitting the following report of the City Engineer and recommended that
acquisition of a lO-foot sewer easement extending from Heritage Circle in Jefferson
Forest be authorized for inclusion in the proposed sanitary sewer construction in
Jefferson Forest and Jefferson Hills:
'DATE: July 31, 1968
TO: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
FROM: William F,, Clark, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer Easement - Jefferson Forest
Referencethe attached plan showing a proposed easement for
sanitary sewer construction in Jefferson Forest/Jefferson
When the original petition was circulated for sanitary sewers
ia the Jefferson Hills area. the owners of properties at 3542
and 3550 Minding May Road signed for service. However, they
were the only persons in their area who desired sewer, the
rosa majority of petitioners being in the Forest Road section
and mast to Ogden Road; therefore, these two isolated properties
mere deleted before the petition was Submitted.
Sanitary semer service can be provided in the two (2) above
mentioned lots by means of a main extension from the existing
sewer on Heritage Circle. An estimate of the cost, installed
by City forces, would be $1,16B.32 and the property owners
have agreed to pay one-half the cost as per normal policy.
The appraised value of the necessary easement is $500, and
the owner of lots 10 and 11, block 3, Jefferson Forest has
agreed to accept this figure; again the property owners
requesting sewer service would pay one-half the cost of the
easement.
It is recommended that City Conncil authorize the acquisition
of the proposed easement for $500; funds are available within
account · 88-?0, Seuer nad. Drain Construction, Laid-Rights-
of-Nay. It Is requested that the $250.00 property ouser shnre be
respproprinted lo the budget ia oaticipotloa of future need.
Concurrence: S! R. Cletus BroYle~
Director of Public Morks#
Hr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the recossendntioa of the City
Manager and refer the setter to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper
measure sutborluiag the Inclusion Of the lO-foot sewer easeseat i~ the proposed
sanitary sewer construction in Jefferson Forest and Jefferson Hills. The notion
mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unnninously adopted.
SIG~: The City Manager submitted the rollesieg report recommending that
Ordinance NO. 1~111, adopted April 22, 196~, granting Thomas M, Aheroo authority
to maintain a certain sign at 3411Milliamson Road, H. M., in u setback area not
to extend closer than 11.~ feet to the western edge of the MacRve property line,
be amended to read not to extend closer than ?.S feet to the uestern edge of the
HacEve property line;
'Roanoke, Virginia
August 5, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The City Ceuncil by Ordinance No. IBIII, dated April 22.
196R, granted to Thomas R. Abaton, doing business as RacR
Aheroa Advertising. permission to erect a sign at what is
proposed to be Lendy*s House of Beef on Wllliamson Road within
the setback line. The setback in that area is 15 feet and the
agreement sa~ to divide the distance and permit the sign up to
and within ? 1/2 feet of the right of may line. There Is an
additional 4 feet between the right of way line and the sidewalk
making the total sign setback 11 1/2 feet.
In the conversion of my report Jato the ordinance, an error
developed and the distance of 11 1/2 feet was designated aa
being measured from the right of may, whereas it should have
been from the sidewalk.
Xt is recommended that the ordinance be emended to provide
thst the sign setback distance shall be not closer than T 1/2
feet from the right of way line.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Htrst
' Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Pevhi~$on moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(u18270) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. IBlll, heretofore adopted
on April 22, 1966, granting revocable,-non-transferable authority to Thomas M.
Abaton, doing business as Mack Aheron Advertising, to maintain a certain sign
mithin the planned right-of-way of a major arterial highway on premises located at
3411Nllliamson Road, H. W., known as a part of Lot 5, Block 1, Map of Huntington
Court Subdivision.
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~8roEAS, by its Ordinance Mo. 18111, heretoforp adopted on April
1968, the Cojacil granted revooab~eo eoa-tretcferablo nuthority t~ Thames M.
Abaton, doing business es #ack Aheroe Advertising, tc maintain · certain sign on
premises located at 3411 lilliawson Rood, M. W** hnown as part of Lot 5, Block 1,
Map of Hmtbgtoa Court Subdivision, encroaching on a planned Major arterial highway
right-or-way; end
MRERKAS, it was provided ia the aforesaid ordinance that the westerly
edge of the sign therein authorized to be erected extend not closer than 11.5 feet
to the western edge of the HncEve, Incorporated, property line, when, In fact, the
agreed placement of said sign was to have been not closer than ?.5 feet from the
western property line of HacEve, Incor~orate~; and
HBER£AS, the Clty'Hannge~ has recommended that said Ordinnnce NO. 18111 be
embnded in order that said error be corrected, in uhich recommendation the Council
concurs.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Ordinance No. 18111, adopted on April 22, 1968, granting certain authority to
Thomas H. Aheron for the placement of a certain sign described and provided in said
ordinance, be and is hereby amended to provide that the westerly edge of that
certain sign mentioned and provided for in said ordinance be erected on Lot 5,
Block 1~ Hap of Huntington Court Subdivision, and within the area on said lot
which is planned and approved as the right-of-way for a major arterial highway,
namely, ~illiumson Road, so as nut to extend closer than ?.S feet to the western
edge of the BacEve, Incorporated, property line; otherwise, said ordinance and the
provisions, conditions and limitations contained therein to remain in force and
effect.
The motion was seconded by Hr, Cisk and adopted by the following ~ote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Hheeler and
Hayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
HATER DEPARTMENT-SEHER5 AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the
following request of Help, Incorporated, Associates, for a six=inch water connectiot
for the new Halfway House at 836 Campbell Avenue, S. H., at an estimated cost of
$1,370:
'Roanoke, Virginia
August 5, 1968
Honurable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
For your Asenda of Aogust 5, 1966o we are in receipt Of a
request from Help, Incorporated, Associates, for a six-inch
water connection for the new Halfway House at 936 Campbell
Avenue, S. ~. I attach a copy of a letter from Mr. George H.
Cartledge', Sr., Col-Chairman of the Halfway House Building
Committee, which very adequately explains their request and
the situation. A six-inch water connection at this location is
estimated to cost
This In submitted for your consideration and it is
, anticipated that Hr. Curtledge or his representative or 8
representative of Help, Incorporated. mill be present ut the
. City Council meeting to assist in nay consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr, Perhinson moved that Council carry the matter ever until the next
regular session of Council to permit Mr. Ceorge Bo Cartledge, St., CooChalrman of
the Helfuuy House ~ullding Committee to appear before the body. The motion was
seconded by Mr. nasa*Il and unanimously adopted.
T~AFFIC: The City Manager submitted the following report advising tbat
two 'Stop* signs mill be erected on Fourteenth Street at Center Avenue, N.
two *Stop* signs on Center Avenue at Fifteenth Street, N. M., and that 'No Parking
Here to Corner** *No Parking,# and 'Parallel Parking Only* signs will be placed to
correct sight clearance problems existing at the Junction of Center Avenue and
Fourteenth Street:
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'Roanoke, Virginia
Angust 5, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meeting on June 17, 1960, the City Council received
a letter from Mr. H. Holt Mcllhany of Mcllhany Equipment Company,
Incorporated, requesting additional traffic signing ·t the
intersections of 14th Street and 15th Street with Center Avenue,
H.W. The Council referred the matter to me for investigation
and report back., You are advised as follows.
There will be erected two *Stopt signs on 14th Street at
Center Avenue, H. N., and two *Stop' signs on Center Avenue at
15th Street, N. H.
Sight clearance problems uaw exist on all four corners at
the junction of Center Avenue and 14th Street due to the narrow
street widths and parking on both sides of these ~veuues. To
delete these conditions there Mill be
and *Parallel Parking Only* signs at appropriate locations. The
*Parallel Parking Only* signs will be erected in front of
Mcllhany Equipment Company because ·t the present employees and
visitors are parking perpendicular to the building and the
'vehicles are overhanging in the street~ This additionally is
causing a sight clerance problem for northbound vehicles on
14th Street in that they are unable to see eastbound motorists
until they are almost in the intersection.
This work will be handled as soon as the schedule will
enable it to be done.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Rirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SEGREGATION-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-RECREATION: The City Manager submitte
· mritten report advising that Total Action Against Poverty representatives wished
to appear before Council concerning the location of · smimmlng pool in the
Southeast ·re· of the city.
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#r. Louis A, Bernard representing residents of the Southeast Community
appeared before the bad7 and submitted a petition signed by TRO residents, 224
listed os 21 years of age or under ~td 9 resident~ not living le the area, request-
lag that a smlBming pool be coostruoted in Folloo Park,
Alfa appearing is behalf of the Southeast Comma*lay moa Ers. M. G. Hunley,
Mr, Jones explaining thst there is not enough room to construct a
sulmuing pool at the poposed location in southeast and that Total Action Against
Poverty has beee looking at other locations, #r. Perkinson moved that the question
be referred to tie committee composed of #~ssrs. Janes E. Jones, Chairman, David ~.
Llsk, John ¥. Boswell and Julian F. Hfrst for study, report and recommendation to
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Uheeler and unanimously adopted.
FIRE PREVEN~IOH: The City Hanager having submitted a written memorandum
advising tb~t he plan*ed to include a matter on the Fire Prevention Code on the
agenda, he suggested ~hat a ~pecial committee be appointed by Council for the
purpose of updating the Fire Prevention Code.
Hr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the suggestion of the City
Hanager and that the Hayor appoint a special committee to update the Fire Prevention
Code. The motion was seconded by Mr. LJsk and unanimously adopted.
Hayor Dillard appointed Messrs. John E. Boswell, Chairman, George M.
Harris, Robert E. Hullen, H. #. Cottrell, and Alvin D. Fink as members of the
committee.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The Cit~ Auditor submitted written reports on the
examination of Lucy Addison High School Actlrlties Fund and William Fleming nigh
School Activities Fund for the Fear ended June 30, 1969, as made by Eennett and
Kennett, Certified Public Accountants, stating that it presents fairly the financial
condition Of tho fund at the end Of the audit period,
Mr. Hoswell moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimouslF adopted.
RE~ORTS OF COMMITTEES:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLANNING: Council havin9 referred to a committee
composed o£ ~essrs. David K. Llsk, Chairman, Julian F. Htrst and James H. Kincanon
a report of the City Manager with regard to an agreement betmeen the CitF of Roanoke
and the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority concerning arrangements
for the AuthoritF to be authorized and reimbursed for providing services and
Tour committee, Lo mhou the City Council referred a
resolekioa regarding relocation for housing, bis considered
the Bokker. There ia submitted Bikh this repork o recom-
mended resolution that mould xppoluk the BedevelopBeok amd
Housing Aathorlty as tbs relocation agency for the City of
Hoaaoke.
lB handling this Batter. the committee recognizes that
the Clay ia dealing mith o time element and that probabl! there
are a number of other areas or consideration thou should be
taken into accoao%, it la expected that some or these can be
gone into at a later date. One has to do math the matter of the
amonnt of payBext for services to khe Authorltj. It is under-
stood that the Authority estimates its administrative expexve at
about $30 per family relocated, Ps,meat or these fees uoald be
estimated Il nay project uhere the relocatiox services mere
requested as n pert of the orerall expense of the project and
funds mould be accordingly appropriated at the time of the
project. A second item concerns mhelher there, mould be other
parties that mould be lotereated in serving os the relocation
agency.
The City Manager his been asked to contact the Roanoke Reel
Estate Hoard to inquire of then as to whether tbe~ mould end
could provide the services and on uhal basis, if the Hoard Is
Billing end in a position to do so, then their proposition could
be taken into account for any reconsideration of the resolution
Respectfoli! submitted.
S/ David K. Lisk
David £. Lisk
S/ James N. Kincenon
5/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian ~. Hlrst'
After · dlscussfou of the question. Mr. Pollard expressing the opinion
that an amount should be established es the reimbursement the Cia! of Roanoke viii
Bake to the City of Roanoke Redevelopuent and Housing Authorit~ for its services.
Hr. Lisk offered the following Resolution:
(#18271) A RESOLUTION appointing the Cia! of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authorit! as the relocation agency of the Cia! of Roanoke, to be paid for
(For full taxa'of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 32, page
Mr, Lisk moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Wheeler end Reyor Dillard ........
NAYS: Messrs. Bosmell and Pollard ...................................... 2.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having referred to a committee composed
of Messrs. David K. Lash. Chairman, John #. Boswell and Julian F. Hirst the bids
the following report:
#Roanoke. Virginia
August 2, 1969
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
the bids reseJved om tho proposed storm dr,iu fram thesouth
end of Crystal Spring Avenue to Cryflui Spring Avenue, S.
etd 291h Street, theuceulong 29th Street to Rosalind Avenue,
This storm druid was lufllguted la the mhtter of the propoanl
or Hr. Hilliam Hnllnce to develop a small vuuideutinl subdivi-
sion ox the hill south uud above, it elevation, Crystal Spring
A major portion of the drainage of this development mould
come to Crlotal Spring Avenue uxd there bud been potential
resulting problems ~rom lbo ~lom o~ till drainage meter doux
the hill nnd northmurd ox Crystal Spring. If the street drain
pert of bls developmexto e storm drain f~om the subdivision area
northmurd nad dose to the south end o! Crystal Spring Avenue for
The committee has revieued the bids and o tabulation ia
hereto attached. Los bid mss made by J. P. Turner nnd Brothers,
Incorporated, In the amount of $?o896,?$. This bid ia satis-
factory. The Citl mould gain some benefit from this storm
drnin math the prlmnr! direct benefit being to the developer.
It ix recommended that the contract be awarded to J.
Turner and Brothers, Incorporated, in their los bid amount
and that the City pal $3o00~ of the total cost math the excess
amount being unnamed and reimbursed bl the developer to the
Citl.
There are ua catch basins or side drains included in the
later if the Citl should mash or need.
Funds are not available in the 1968-69 budget and it is
further recommended that there be an appropriation of $8,00~ for
this purpose. This sun allows fur advertising and minor contin-
Respectfulll submitted,
S/ David K. Lisk
Oavid K. Llsh
S! John W. Bosmell
John W. Bosmell
S! Julian F. flirst
Julian F. flirst~
Mr. Lisk mo~ed thut Council concur iD the report of the committee. The
Mr. Richard S. Tilley, Attornel, representing gr. William P. Wallace,
Developer of the Subdivision, appearing in behalf of his client and requesting
seconded bI Rt. Boswell and unaeilousl! adopted, effectie9 the loss of the originul
UNFINISHED BBS1NESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
I~RODU~TION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIOWS:
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The City Attoraey~hcving bees directed to prepcre
ea Ordlacace naming the R,ia,he Civic Center and its component ports, he presented
sine.
Mr. D,smell n,ged thlt the m,rd Theater be changed to Roanoke Civic
Cemter Auditorium, the Exhibit Rail to Roanoke Civic Center Exhibit Rail and the
Coliseum be changed to R,at'he Civic Center Coliseum respectively. The motion
mss seconded by Mr. Perkiusoa and unanimously adopted.. .
Mlyor Dillard relinquished the Chair and offered the f,Il,ming Resolution:
(miR2?2) A'RESOLUTION naming the Roanoke Civic Center nnd its component
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook NO. 32, page 233.)
Mayor Dillard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. R,smell, Dillard, Jones, Lash, Perkins,n, Pollard and
Vice Mayor Wheeler ............................. ?.
NAYS: N,aa ..........................O.
At this point Vice Mayor Rheeler relinquished the Chair.
MOTIONS A~D MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITIZENS ADVISORY' COMMITTEE: Mrs. Jollier T. CF,SOU appeared before the
body and ashen why the matter concerning the Citizens' Advisory Committee relating
to the Workable Program was withdrawn.
'The City Manager advised that the matter does not relate to the Eorkable
Program.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Mrs. Jolliet T. Croson appeared before Council
and submitted a petition signed by ISO residents of the Lansdowne Park area
requesting that at least two of the citizens in that neighborhood be appointed
to fill vacancies on the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
In this'connection, Mrs. Theodore.W. Ranks submitted the name of the
Reverend Charles T. Green for appointment to fill one of the vacancies on the
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Rousing Authority.
Mr. Rheeler moved that Council tahe the matter under advisement. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: Mr. Lisk brought to the attention of the body the question of
the erection of No Parking signs on Ninth Street, S, E.. between Tazewell Avenue
and Jamison Avenue and requested that the City Manager investigate the matter.
Mr. Lisk called to the attention of Council the congestion of traffic at
the intersection of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street and requested that the
City Manager investigate the possibility of placing signs preventing westbound
traffic on Elm Avenue, S. E., from making left hand turns into Jefferson Street
and the placing of signs preventing southbound traffic on Jefferson Street from
making left hand turns into Elm Avenue in front of Community Hospital.
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MATER DEPA~YME~T: Council having ·dopted Ordinance Mo. 18100 providing
for the exteasioa of the City*s water distribution system northerly Iron · point
In Mhlteside Street, N. E.l authorizing the acceptance of · deed of easement for
the construction, operation and walaleanace of · portion or said mster main
extension across private property; and providing for acquisition of · license to
coastrsct another portion of amid water wain under a railroad righ~=of-usye the
City Manager presented an Ordinance authorizing the ¢ity*s execution of ·a agreeweat
uith Norfolk and Western Railuay Company providing a right to the. City to lay,
maintain and oFerate a 12=Inch mater pipe line under and across Norfolk and Western
Railway Company property at or near Rollins, in Roanoke Couatyt to. provid? mater
on property of IngersolloRand Company and agreeing to indemnify and save harmless
said Company against loss or damage occasioned by the location, construction,
maintenance, use or presence of said pipe line, and to insure such obligation durin
the period of construction of the pipe line.
After a discussion of the. matter, #r. Wheeler offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(ul0273) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City*s execution of an agreement
with Norfolk and Western Railway Compsny providing a right to the City to lay,
maintain and operate a certain 12-inch water pipe line under and across said
Company's property at or near Hollins, in Roanoke County, to provide water on
property of Ingersoll-Rand Company, upon certain terms and conditions: agreeing
to indemnify and save harmless said Company agaiost loss or damage occasioned by
the locatione construction, maintenance, use or presence of said pipe line. and to
insure such obligation during the peFiod of construction of said pipe line: and
providing for an emergency. ,
(For f~Jl~text of Ordinancef see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 234.)
Mr. Hheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adoptedby the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. floswell, Jones, Llsk, Per~fns~n. Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... -7.
NAYS: None ......... ~ ......... O.
On motion of Hr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted~
the meeting was adjourned.
.APPROVED
AT~EST:~ , .
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, August 12, 1968,
Tbm Council of the City of Ronnoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, August 12, if60, at 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
pRESENT: Councilmen John #. Uosmel!t James E. Jones, David [. Limb,
Soy R. Pottnrd, Sr., Vincemt S. Rheeler end Mayor Uenton O, Dillard ............ 6.
ABSENT: Councilman Frank N. Per,ins*n, Jr.- .........................1.
OFFICERS pRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Bars*, City Manager, Mr. Byron £. Hamer,
Assam*ami City Manager, Mr. James N. [incnnon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor,
INVOCATIOn: The meeting was opened mith a prayer by the Reverend James G.
Jones, Director of Neighborhood Developments of Total Action Against Poverty.,
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held~ on Monday,
May 27, 1968. having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Jones,
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING-PLANNING: Council having continued until 2 p,m., Monday, August
12. 1966. a public hearing, off the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
that Chapter 2, Subdivision Regulations, of Title XVI, of The Cod~ of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, be revised, the matter mas again before the body.
Mr. Rheeler moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p.m.,
Monday, August 19, 1968. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council. acting as a committee of the ah,la.
having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday~ August 12, 1960, on the question
of a final apportionment and an assessment on abutting land*mn*rs Of the proper
amount to be assessed upon each said abutting owner as a proportional part of the
cost of constructing certain public sanitary sewer mains and laterals to serve
certain properties abutting the same on both sides of Brookside Lane, S. E.,
between a point fifty-five feet northerly from Muir*ugh Road, S. E., and
Roodlnnd Road, S. E., and on both sides of Moodland Road, S. E., between Plateau
Road, S. E., and the easterly end of Moodland Road, S. E., in the City of Roanoke,
the matter was before the body.
No One appearing in connection with the project, Mr. Pollard moved that
Council approve the amounts of final assessments as advertised and offered the
following Resolution fixing and approving the amounts to be finally assessed
against abutting property *users served by the sewer:
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(,10274) A. RILSOLUTION minting to the Brookaide Line, S, K,0 iud
Moodload Road, S. E., sanitary sewer proJect~ fixing and approving the umountn to
be finally nsaeased against abutting property omuers served by said seuer~ Iud
providing rov the recordation of the Iloouti of slid fiat! asseasmeets in tho
Judgment Lieu Docket in the Clerk"s Office. of the Hustings Court of the City or
Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book Nu. 32, page 236,)
Hr. Pollard moved the adoption of tho Resolution, The.motion mas seconded
by Hr. lheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: :Messrs. $osmell, Joneso Link, Pollard, #heeler lad Mayor
Dillard ........................... 6..
NAYS: None ...............O. (Mr. Porklnson absent) ~
STATE BIGHHAYS-TRAFFIC: Approximately 95 citizens from the Brondon
Avenue, S. M., area appeared before the body in opposition to heavy truok'tvuf~ic
using the street, Hr. Bmr,well C, HuttOn, acting as spokesman, explaining that the
volume of speeding tFucks, tmenty-four hours u day is noisy and dangerous end .
advised that a member of his group has u map au which suggested alternate routes
have been marked,
Also voicing opposition were HFS. James Bradley, Mrs. James E. Comer,
Hrs. Miriam T. Allison, #rs. Irene M. Burnette, Beasts. E. p. Petticreu, John L.
Thompson, Harry E. Cressman, Hugh Monism, Marvin B. Parks, Clarence R. Wells,
Freflate ~. ~olford, Hermae E. Robertsou and Drman Lo Foster.
In this connection the City Manager submitted results of a survey made
of tbetraffic GO Brandon Avenue showing that 10,163 vehicles used the route in a
twenty-four hoar period, 113 of which were tractor trailers.
Everyone having been given an opportunity to be heard, Mr. Pollard moved
that. the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure channeling all
westbound truck traffic now using Brandon Avenue from O. S. Route 220 via Reserve
Avenue and Jefferson Street to State Route 581 and HI. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
SIGNS: Mr, Nick L. Lee appeared before the body nad requested permission
to erect an on-premises sign at 3423 NillJamson Road, N. E., within the proposed
Arterial Highway right of way.
Mr. Lisk moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation.to Coueoil. The motion was seconded by Mr. P~llard
and unanimously adopted.
pETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. A. C. Francis requesting that property
located on the southwest corner of Tenth Street and Matts Avenue, N.
described as Lots 24 and 25, Block 20, Rugby Land Corporation, Official Tax Nos.
2130614 and 2130615, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C~2,
General Commercial District, was before Council.
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Mr. Mbeeler moved that the request be referr~d'~0 the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Jones end onsoimously adopted. .'
:~ ZONISG:: A~6eeuoi~ctlon'froe~Mr. J. Thomas Rngleby, lll,'Attorney,
representing Mr. I. M. Runty tod Mrs. Matilda J. lldener, requesting that property
located os thl north ilde'6f Georgia Avenue, H, E., described ns Lots IS -
inclusive, nod putt of Lot 19, Section 3, Fnlrm~ont Map, orflcill Trix His.
3061115 - 3061118t be renamed from RD, D~pl~x'Residential Distriett to LMm Light
Manufacturing Rist~ict~ ~es before the b~dy. ~ '' '' ':
Mr. Li~k moved that the request be referred to'the city Plnnnino
Commission for stody, report and'recommendation t~ Council. The motion mas seconded
by'Mr. Jones and u~nnim~usly adopted.
STREETS AnD ~LLEYS~ An application of H~. Jeunings T, Bird, Attorney,
representing'Mrs. MBF~ M. Scbnurmino'et al., requesting that a ten-foot ~lley
parallel to C~nadin Road, S. M** extendJn~ J~oth from Maiden Lane, S, ~** to
another ~lley~ he vacnted~ discontinued and closed, was before Council.
'Mr. Jo.es o~fered ~he ~ollouing'Resolntlon prorlding for the appointment
of viewers in connection ulth the application:'
r(~18275) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five'freeholders,
any three of whom may act, ~s viemers in connection mith the application of Mary M.
Schnurmao, Stephen B. Bo~se, Catherine L. Rogese, Nalcolm M. Roseoberg and
Ruth! G. Rose,berg; to'permanentl~ vacate, discontinue an~ clo~e n ten-foot alley
running north and south through Block 16t Rrandin Place, from Haiden Lane to a
ten-foot'mile! rnn~ing east and w~st through said block.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 32, page 337.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was Seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Roswell, Jones, Lisk~ Pollard, Mh~el~r and Mayor
NAYS: None ...................O. (Mr. Perkinson absent)
Mr. Jooes'then moved that the request be referred to the City Planning
Conission for study, report and recommendation to'Council. The motioh mas
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
ASSESSMENT OF PROpER~Y: A communication from Mr. and Mrs. J~ A. Spencer
requesting that the'1966 assessment of their property at 4508 Eden Drive, S.
be revieued, mas before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the request be referred to the Clty'Ao~ltor for
study and report to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Rheeler and
unanimously ad'pred. ~ "
TAXES: A communication from the American Association of Retired People
and the Association of Retired Railroad Employees requesting that a committee be
appointed to improve Ordinance No, 16225 providing · certain tax credit us to
property taxes imposed upon real property ia the city for certain perseus, wac
before the body,
o. Mr, Bo~mell.expreaaisg the ?pinion that Council should have an opportunity
to study the report of the. City Attqrney on th~ legality o! t~e question, Mr,
Jones moved that Council toke the matter under advisement, The motion mis seconded
bI Mr, Hheeler end unanimously adopted,
.P~SIO~: A communication from Cap~uin Hurray O, Cockrnn requesting that
he be retired under the Police and Fire?art's pension system and that he he
refunded the difference betmeen his contributions to the Employees* Retirement
System and the Police and Fireuen's Pension System, mas before Council,
Mr, Jones moved that the request be referred to the Police and Firelent$
Pension Syste? and the Euployee~* Retirement System, for study, report end
recommendation, The motion mas seconde~.by Br, Pollard and unanfm?usly adopted.
BUDCET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board
renewing its.request that $737.6? be transferred from Trarel and $170.59 from Food
Services to Supplies under Section u28000, 'Schools - Project Second Step," of
the 196H-69 budget, mas before the bodY.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the request of the Roanoke City
School Boardand offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(o16276) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section s26000, *Schools -
Project Second Step,* of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
(For full text of.Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ho. 32, page 23§°)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. Yhe motion mas seconded
by Mr. Hheeler and adopted.by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................. 6.
NAYS: None ............ O. (Mr. Perkinson absent)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHtS-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the following
report recommending that.eight 21,000 lumen overhead mercury vapor street lights
be installed on the entrance and exit ~amps of Interstate Route 591 at Orange
"Roanoke, Virginia
.... Augsst 12, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Rbanoke, Virginia
At the request of certain members of City gouncll~ acne
months ago, your Citl Manager*s office prepared a temporary
lighting plan for interim lightieg of the entrance and exit
ramps of Interstate 581 at Orange Avenue. This plan was
submitted to the Virginia Department of Highways for their
review and approval.
This pins envisioned the erection of eight (9) each
21,000 lumen mercury vapor lights on wooden poles, to be
overhead fed nod with a anus*lag height of 35 met, Predicated
aa this design nad ulth the restriction that these poles be
loch%ed behind the sidnualts, the State Hlghuay Department has
approved the las*alia*ina of these temporary lights until such
tine as n standard lighting plan has been developed for inter-
changes of this nature,
Installation of these odditiotal eight lights will increase
the cost or.street lights $36.00 per month. Approval of this
proJect by the State had been anticipated and funds for tbla
project Mere Included ia the 1960-69 budget for this purpose,
It is recommended that City Council by appropriate resolution,
approve the installation of these eight lights.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hits*
Julian F. Hits*
City Manager'
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of.the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(u162TT) A RRSOLU~IOW approving a temporary street lighting.plan for
interim lighting of the entrance and exit ramps of Interstate Route 561 at Orange
Avenue.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook Bo. 32, page 239.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded b~
Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Link, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
5illaro ................................6.
WAYS: None ................. O. (Mr. Perklnson absent)
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted the folloming report
recommending that Resolution No. 17570 and Resolution No. 17730 be amended to
provide for removal' and installation of certain street lights at various locations
in the city:
'Roanoke° Virginia
August 12, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The City Council by acceptance of the report of your Street
Lighting Committee on July 15, igHHt directed that the contract
between the City of Roanoke and the Appalachian Power Company be
amended to provide for the installation or street lights as
submitted to City Council iu the City Manager's semi-annual
street light request presented to City Council on May 6, 1968.
On July 220 1968, by passage of three resolutions, City Council
authorized the nam installation contained in the City Manager's
report. These resolutions did not include the amendments and
deletions recommended in the first t~o pages of the City Maoagerfs
report.
At,my request the City Attoroey has prepared two resolutions
incorporating the changes mentioned in the first two pages of that
report. These resolutions amend portions of two street lighting
resolutions previously passed by Couocil but not yet fully incor-
porated fa the City's street lighting program.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian Fo Hirst
City Manager*
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Mr. Pollard moved that Conical cotoor ia the reoommendatlo~ of the City
Manager and offered the tolloulog Resolution: ......
CzJe2?8) A RESOLUTION amending, t~ part, Resolution No, 17570, adopted
Jeae 12, 1967. authorizing'the installation of certain street lights ut various
locutions in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see.Resolution No. 32, page 240.)
Mr. P~llurd moved the odoptiom of the Resolution. The motion wes
seconded by Mr. Lisk wad adopted by the following vote:
AYr. q: Messrs. R~s~ell~ Jones, Llsk, Pollard, Vheeler end Mayer
Dillard ....... ~ .........................
NAYS: None ..... ~*- ........ ~ .... O. (Mr. Perkinsou absent)
Mr. Pollard then offered the rolloming Resolution amending tn part
Resolution NO. 177301
(GIG279) A RESOLUTION amending, in part, Resolution NO, 17730, adopted
September 25, 1967, authorizing the installation of certain street lights at
various locations in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 32, page 241.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Llsk and adopted by the following report:
AYES: Messrs. Rosmell, Jones, task, Pollard, dheeler and Mayor
NAYS: None .................... ~. (Mr. Perhtnsen absent)
BUDGET-mATER DEPARTMENT: The C~ty Manager submitted the ~oilowlng report
recommending that Rollins Pumping Station be upgraded by the installation of
two large surplus pumps and motors at an estimated total cost of $5,050:
'Roanoke, Virginia
August 12, 196H
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
it is anticipated that a 12' extension wilt be constructed
in the very near future to provide water to the Jamiso~ industrial
Park and the First National Exchange Rank expansion on Plantation
Road. As the capability o~ the Hollins Pumping StatLon is limited
to one half million gallons per day by the existing pumps, it is
proposed that me upgrade tqis stqtion to two million gallons per
day by installing two large surplus pumps and motors presently on
hand.
· The majority of this work could be accomplished by Water
Department forces at an estimated cost of $4,000, however, the
· electrical wiring, labor and installation of the new motor starters
would be accomplished by a commercial fi~m, by'contract at an
estimated cost of $1,H50. This cost is in addition to the ~ater
~ Repartment wor~, so tbs total cost fs estimated to be $5,950.
Should Council look favorably upon this project, i~'is
recommended that Council approve the expenditure of $5,650 from
the Mater Department Account Code 375, Replacement Reserve, for
this work. Adequate funds are available within this account to
accomplish this project.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. HOrst
City Manager"
Mr, Pollard moved that Council concur in the recomweodntloo of the City
#nnager old offered the foil*ming emergency Ordinonce:
(ZlO2SO) AN ORDINANCE to amend lad reordnln Section 8500, "Mn:er
Capital Outlay from geplocement Reserve," of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance,
nad providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinnnce Book Ho. 320 poge 241,)
Hr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion UBS
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the folloding vote:
AYF~: #essrs. Boswell, Jones. Lisk, Pollard. Mkeeler and guyot
Dillard ..........................
NAYS: Hone ........................O. (Br. Perkinson absent)
MATER DEPARTMENT-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: The City Manager sub-
mitted a written report advising that Air*rd, Bardlck and Housoh, Consultants,
have completed plans and specifications for the Crystal 5prOng Rater System
Improvements as provided by the bond program.
Mr. Boswell moved that the plans and specifications be approved as
snbaitted by the City Manager and that he be directed to advertise for bids on
the project providing for an alternate bid on the specification that the concrete
slab be covered by dirt. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager having
requested permission to negotiate with a refractory contractor either on a time
and materl~h basis or a cost plus basis as night be best determined with the
contractor to repair.the refractory in the tm* furnaces at the city incinerator
and having been directed to obtain necessary figures on the cost, he submitted
the following estimate from A. Lynn Thomas Company, Incorporated, advised that
Walker Machine and Foundry Corporation has been consulted regarding costs and
displayed a sketch of the area in the incinerator to be repaired:
'City of Roanoke August 1, 1968
Roanoke, Virginia Roanoke, Vs.
At:n: Mr. Glen Harvey
Gentlemen:
We have prepared estimates Bna per square foot basis for furnish-
ing materials, labor, equipment and supervision.to repair deterioated
sections of furnaces and combustion chambers of your tm* inciner-
ators. Material sill be A. P. Creen*s Super Duty and is equal in
all cases, and better In some, to the materials now being used.
For 10" thick solid firebrick sells, these being the division wall
between iginition*and primary chambers - approximately 340 sq. ft.
e $16.09 per sq. ft.
For ~3' walls, made up of firebrick g" thick and insulation securely
anchored to casing. This mould cover other walls Of ignition and
primary chamber - approximately 340 sq. ft.~ $14.85 per sq. ft.
For suspended roof and charging Openings - approximately 1BO sq. ft.
@ $17.22 per sq. ft.
For arches, per foot of span - approximately 18 foot @ $32.50 per
foot of span.
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These prices do not include ney metal uork other than tho
furnishing of securemeats for the vertical 13" walls.
Sincerely,
A. LYNN THOMAS CO., /NC.
S/ David A. Benson
David A. Bensoe#
Mr. Boswell.moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure eethorizle9 the City Mcncge~ t? arrange for certain emergency repairs
end improvements to the Municipal Incinerator Refractory. wiSh?ut previously
advertising for bids et · cost not to exceed$16,OO0. Them0t~on mas seconded
by nfo bheeler end unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Attorney submitted the follomleg report advising
that the 1969 General Assembly of Virginia created as a division in the Gorernorts
Office the Highmay Safety Division and established a Hlghms~ Safety Commission;
that it further prorided each county and city shall .appoint a local Highway
Safety Commission. one member of which shall be a member of such 9overnlng
body, and that each county and city shall prepare and submit a program for
highway safety:
"August O, 1969
The Honorable Mayor and Members
o! Roanohe City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
It has come to my attention that the 1966 General Assembly of
Virginia. in the enactment of Chapter S62 of the Acts of that
Assembly. created as a division in the Governor*s office the
Highmay Safety Division and established a Highmay Safety Com-
mission ~and a Coordinating Committee and a State Highmay
Safety Advisory Committee.
The Act 'further provides as follows:
§2.1-54o19. Each county and city mithin the State
shall have a local highway.safety commission which
shall be appointed by the governing body thereof and
governing body may determine, provided that at least
one member shall be a member of such governing body.
Such commission shall meet a minimum of four times
each year and be charged with the responsibilit~ for
recommending to the governing body plans for the
formulation of a highway safety program for the
county or city and thereafter math the responsibility
for a periodic review of the operation and e,f.fect of
§2.1-64.21. Each county and city shall, upon the
advice and with the as'sistance of the local highway
safety commission, prepare and submit to the Governor.
through the Highway Safety Division. a program for
highway safety within ~uch county or city which shell
be subject .to the approval of the Governor for pur-
poses of determining the ellgibil~ty of such county
ur city to part'icipate in funds 'and grants avail-
able under the Federal Hlghmay Safety Act of 1966
or such State funds as may be made available. Such
plans shall specifically include, in ~ddition to
such matters as the Governor through the Highway
Safety Division may require, material on thestatus
of, need for and means to provide within such
locality driver education and driver improvement
courses for adults and nut-ar-school youths and ,
identiricutiaa of uccident-proue locut'lons on roads
within the locnlityts Jurisdiction ·nd in coopern~
tiaa utah State agencies. Such programs shall be
; submitted by Jnnnnry oo~, al.n, teen.hundred sixty-
nine.
it is to be noted t'bnt 'the provisions made for ~he appointment'
or looul highway a·ret~ comalaslons by the governing body or
each county nad cl~y or the Stnteo at least one mebber of'
which commission shell be u member or the gay,fling body, ·re
directory in their t~rms;' nad that · program of highm·y snfeky
within each county or city, prepared upon the advice .and with
the usaistnnce of the local hibhwu'y shrew commission nad
.submitted by the locniiW to the Governor is made a prerequisite
rot p~rposes of determinl,g eligibility of the locality to p·r-
ticlpute in rands ·nd grants available under the Federal Highway
Safety Act or 1966 or In such State funds as may be made ay·il-
able, and that the first such program is required to he submit-
ted by localities by January lo 1969.
The above is submitted to the Council for Its considerltioo, and
. ir so directed and advised by the Council, I shall proceed mitb
the preparation of a me·sure which would accomplish the a'ppoint-
meat or a local highway safety commission for the City of
Roanoke.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Mincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Boswell moved that the 'City Attorney' he directed to prepare the
proper measure establishing a local Highway Safety Commission. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING; Council havin~ referre~ to the City ~lanning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request Of Mr. R. B. Naf~ that property
located On the south side Of Albemarle Avenue, S. N., described as part or Lot 0,
Block 24, Le~l$ Addition, Official Tax No. 1022g10, be r,zoned from RG-2, General
Residential District, to C-l, Office and Institutional District, the City Planning
Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Rheeler moved that a public heariog on the matter be held at
Monday, September 9, 19~B. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
SCHOOLS~STREET NAMES: Council haying referred to the City planning
that the road leading into the Blue Ridge ETV station be named in honor of Mr.
Samue 1P. McNeil, President of the Blue Ridge E~V Association, the City Planning
Commission submitted a mritten report recommending that the name h~ #lc~efl
Mr. Boswell moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation or the City
Planning Commission and that the City Attorney be directed to pre,are the proper
measure naming the road *McNeil Drlvew. The mot'ion was s~conded by Mr. Wheeler
nad unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF coMMxT~TEES: NONE. '' *'
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UNFINISHED. HUS, INL~$:
WATER DEPARYHENT-SHHERS AND $TOeH BRAINS: Couucll'hoving oorrled over
the report of the Cft~ ~onugor ~sbaltil~g the request of Help, Incorporated,
Associates, for a six-inch wooer cone?cOlon for the sew Hslfwo~ House at 036
Cowpbell Avenue, $. W., 'et an estimated bosS' of $1,370, until the regulor meeting
of Augnst 12, to'permit~ ~r.. G~orge B, Cortledge, Sr., Co-Chairmen of the Halfwo~
House Building Committee to be pr?sent,. Hr. Cnrtledge oppeared .in support of
the request for · slx-inch water connection for u sprinkler system for the house.
Hr. Pollord moved that the request be granted and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(w10261) AN ORDINANCE to *send end reordain Section e32, *Other
~ealth Agencies,u of the 1966-69 Appropriation Ordinance, end providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book ~o. 32, page 242.)
Hr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Roswell, Jones, Link, Pollard, Hheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
~AYS: None .................... 0. (Hr. Perkinson absent)
$£~F_~S AND ~TO~M ~RAI~$: ~ouocil having carried over until the regular
meeting of August 12, the report of the comnittee composed of Hessrs. David K. Lisk
Chairman, John H. Boswell and Julian F. Hirst on the bids on construction of
a storm drain slstem on Crystal Spring Avenue and Twenty-slaSh Street, S. g** to
the matter was again before the body.
Council.being informed that Hr. William P. Wallace, the land developer
who originated the request has negotiated with other poFties for an alternate
drainage Festa end wishes to withdraw his request, HF. Link moved that the
matter be carried over until the next regular meeting of Council. The motion
was seconded b! MF. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATIO~ OF CLAIHS: NO~E.
I~rRODDCTIO~ A~O C0~SID~RATIO~ OF OR~ISA~CE5 AND RESOL~IO~S:
SIG~S: Ordinance ~o. 18270, amending Ordinance ~o. 1~1~1, granting
reYoceble, non-transferable authorJt~ to Thomas H. Aheron, doing business as
Mach Aheron Advertising, to maintain a certain sign within the planned right-of-wa]
of a ma~or arterial hlghwa~ on prenises located at 3411 ~illiamson
known as a part o~ Lot ~, Bloc~ 1, Hap of ~gntlngtoa Court Subdivision, having
prevJousl~ been before Council for i~s first reading, read and la'i~ over, was
again before the bod~, Hr. Nheeler offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(816270) AH ORDINANCE nmezdlng Ordinance Bo. IHlll, heretofore adopted
on April 22,. 19bH, gm,ting revocable, non-transferable authority to Thomas
Abaton, doing boniness os Mack Abaton Advertising, to maintain m certain sign
within the plznued right-of-way of a major arterial, highwal on prewises located it
3411 Willing,on Road. ~. W., .known ss u part of L~L 5, Block 1, Map of Huntington
Court Subdivision.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 235.)
Mr. kheeler .moved .the adoption of the Ordinznce. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following vot~:
AYES: Res,rs. Boswell, Jones. Link, Pollard, #heeler zed Mayor
~illurd .............. , ................... 6.
NAYS: None-~ ................. O, (Mr. Perkinson ~bsent)
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorne~ to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the inclusion of the lO-foot sewer easement
in the proposed sanitary sewer construction in JeffeTson Forest and Jefferson
Hills, he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Mheeler offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(mlB~2) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of a perpetual
easement lying (ire feet equidistant from and on both sides of the common boundary
of Lots 10 and 11. Blqck 3, Section 2. Jefferson Forest Subdivision for ~ertoin
public purposes, upon certain tqrms and conditions; providing that the purchase
price to be paid for said easement be made a part of t~e overall cost of a certain
sewer construction project; authorizing and,directing theCityes installation of
an 8-inch sewe~ line in said right-of-way; and providing fo~ an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinqnce Book No. 32. page 243.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the edoptloo of the Ordinance.. The mot~on was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Link, Pollard, ~heeler end Mayor
Dillard--~---~ ..............
'NAYS: None----~ ............. O. (Mr.'~erkinson absent)
'' MOTIONS AND MlSiRLLiN~OOS BUSINESS:
iMAH~5-CITY RMPLSYR£~: Mr. Link brought to ,hq attention of Council the
request of the Fire Dispatchera~that their classification be Fire Dispatcher II
instead Of Fire,Dispatcher I and that they be placed,on an eight-hour day
instead of a t~enty-fonr hour day.
Mr. Jones moved that the request be referred to the Personnel Board and
the City Manager forstudy, report and recommendation. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted. ..
On motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by ~r. Link and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVRD
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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C0UNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING.
Thursday, August 1§,* 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met In special meeting'in the Council
Chouber la the Mueicl~ol;Duildieg, Thursday. Aogust'lS..1968, et 2 pom., for
the purpose of receiving end opening bids for the construction of .the Municipal
Building Aonex, ufth Mayor Dillard presiding.,
PRESENT:, Councilmen John M. Bosuell,' David K. Lisk, Frank N.. Parka*nDe.
Jr., Roy R* Pollard. Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler i~d Mayor Benton O. Dillard ......... 6.
ABSENT: Councilman James E. Jones .................................. 1.
0FFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Mirst, City Manager, Mr. Byron a. Ma.er,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Klncaoon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Council having adopted Resolution No. 16240 at its
vernier meeting on July M. 1966, fixing 2 p.m.. Thursday, August 15, 1968. as
the date for a special meeting of Council for the purpose of receiving and
opening bids for the construction of the Municipal Building Annex, pursuant
to notice of advertisement for bids on the construction of the Municipal Building
Annex, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Thursday,
August 15, 1968,. and to be'opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked
if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no representative
present raining any question, the Mayor lnstrncted the City Clerk to proceed
with the opening of (he bids~ mhereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids, Item No. I including all of the mark to be performed, except a
four=station pneumatic tube system, and Item No. 2 including all of the work
to be performed, except an Emergency Operating Center and a three-station pneumatic
tube system:
Ridder,'
John M. Daniel 6 Company, Incorporated
B. F. Parrott ~ Company, Incorporated
J. M. Turner ~ Company, Incorporated
Humphreys ~ Uarding, Incorporated
H. A. Lucas ~ Sons, Incorporated
Nell* L. Teer Company
Doyle and Russell, Incorporated
· Item NM, I Item Mo. 2
$2,193,000.00 $1,U§5,000.00
2,208,000.00 1,893,000.00
2,275,400.00 1,957,700.00
2,280,000.00 2,025,000.00
2,360,000.00 2,080,000.00
2,460,000.00 2,280,000.00
2,467,000.00 2,092,000.00
Mr. Perkinson moved that the bids he referred to a committee to be appoinl
ed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Counc~ the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance math the recommendation of the
committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard ~ppointed the members of Council,as a committee of the
whole to study the bids.
On motion of Mr. Boswell, seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATT EST:
~Clty Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, August 19, 1968.
The Council of tho City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Cknwber in the Municipal Building, Monday, August 19, 1968, at 2 p.m.,.tbe regular
meeting hour, utah Mayor Dillard presiding.
,. . PRESENT: Councilmen John N. Boswell, James E. Jones, David ~, Link,
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Henlan O.
Dillard .................................
, ABSENT:, None ................. O.
OFFICERS pRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Bauer,
Assistant City Manager,. Mr. James N, Mlncnnon, City Attorney, and Mr. J, Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION~ Tho meeting nas opened with a prayer
Tuning, Secretary, Lutheran Synod,
MIWUVES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting bald on Monday,
June 3, 19bH, and the regular meeting bald on Monday, June 10. lgbB, having been
furnished each member of Council on motion of Mr. Llsk, seconded by Mr. perkinson
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed math and the minutes
approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON pUBLIC MATTERS:
CITY, AUDITOg: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on a digital
computer and related equipment, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
uotil 2 p.m** Monday, August 19, igbO, 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 uith the opening of the bids; uhereupon, the City Clerk
Rental
Monthly I 'yeaT '3 years5 years Purchase MaiJ,
Tho National Cash Register
Company $3,825 $3,600 $3,485 $1U?,050 $4,410
Burroughs Corporation $6,965
Machines Corporation 6,520 76,240 12,475
Mr. Link moved that the bids be referred to the Audit .Committee composed
of Mr. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Mayor Henton O. Dillard, Messrs. Vincent S.
Wheeler and Jo Robert Thomas for tabulation, report and recommendation to Conncll,
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommenda-
tion of the committoe. The motion was secqnded by Mr. Perktnson and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING-PLANNING: Council having continued until 2 p.m., Monday, August lq
196B, a public hearing on the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
that Chapter 2, Subdivision Regulations, of Title XFI, of The Code of ~be City
of Roanoke, 1~5~, as amended, be revised, the matter was again before the body.
opened and read the following bids:
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misting copies, of the proposed Subdivision Ordiusere uud odvisiug that it is hoped
the Ordinance will ogole be before the County Rosrd of Supervisors st its meeting
of August
Mr,~Jones moved thou. the report, of the City Munuger be received end riled.
The motiou mas secoeded by #r. Link and unanimously udopted,
Mr, RheeleF movedtbat the, public bearing be continued until 2 p,m,t
Moudslo August 26, 1968. The motion mss seconded bi Mr. Link und uuunlmously
adopted,
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2
1968, on the request, of fifty-eight residents of the northwest section Of the city
that reft*in propertie~ located south of Stuunton Avenue, N.. M.t bounded oa the
west by Tenth Street and the east by Durrell Street, be fez*ned from RG-Io General
Residential District. and RD, Duplex Residential Districts to RS-3o Single Family
Residential Districtt the matter nas before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission having previously
submitted a written report recommending that the request be granted mOth the~
exception of the ?.?O-acre Penn tract which should remain RC-I, Multi-Family
Residential Dlstricto the matter having been referred bach to the Cie? Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council, the City Planning
Commission submitted the following report recommending that the request be granted:
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Rembers of City Council
Roanoke, ¥irginia
At its regular meeting of July 17, 1966 the City Planning
Commission reconsidered the above described request. Recon-
sideration of this matter had been requested by City Council due
to further information being available at the CitI Council hearing
on this request.
Mr. T. L. Plenkett, Jr., attorney for'the petitioners appeared
before the Planning Commission and presented the subject request
and sworn affidavits from Jacqueline Peen and Cordelia Penn to
the effect that no option bad been given for the purchase of their
property within the proposed rezoning area. In addition, both
Jacqueline Penn and Cordelia Penn appeared to state that they had
not given any option on their properties and would appreciate
consideration of the inclusion of their land holdings in the
rezoning.
The Pllnnlng Commission after due consideration and on the basis
of the evidence presented both in this hearing and previous hearings
found that the neighborhood is basically single family residential
in character and that due to recent investment of residents in the
area to upgrade and construct new single family homes it mould be
in the best interest both of the City and the residents to have
this property rezoned to RS-3, Single Family Residential District.
I motion, therefore, was made end unanimously carried recommending
to City Council that this request for rezoning be granted.
$/ Milliam G. Kuthy
David Dick
Chairman"
Mr. T,,L. Plnekett, Jr** A%toraey, representing the petitioners, appeared
borore Council in support or his clients request.
Mo one appearing is opposftio~ to the request for rezonfng, Mr. Boswell
moved th&t Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
nad that the following Ordinance be placed upon its .first reading:
(W19203) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roanoke,,lg56, ns amended, and Sheets Nos, 203 and 223,
Sectional Xg66 Zone Rap, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning,
RHEBBAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have property bounded on the west by Tenth Street, ,N. N** on the south by
Stnunton Avenue and its extension easterly to Burrell Street, on the east by
Burrell Street and on the north by Lick Run Creek or Branch as shown on Official
Sheets Nos. 203 and 223 of the City Appraisal Rap, rezoned from R6-1, General
Residential, and RD, Duplex Residential Districts, to RS-3, Single Family Besidenti~
District; and
· HEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereloaftes
described land be rezoned from BG-I, General Residential, and RD, quplex Residential
Districts, to RS-3. Sing!e Family Residential District; and
· HER£AS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section ?1, Chapter 4.1, Title AY, of The Co~e of the
City of Hoanoke, 1955, as a~euded, relating to ~oeing, have been published and post~
as required and for the time provided by said section; and
~HEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice ~as held on the 19th
day of August, IgGO, at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at which
hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard,
both for and against the proposed rez~ning; and
MHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence us herein provided,
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described laud should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, RE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the.City of Roanoke that
Title IV, Chapter 4.1. Section 2,.of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, as
amended, relating to Zoning* and Sheets Nos. 203 and 223 Of the Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, be amended in the folloming particular and lo other, viz
Property bounded on the nest by Tenth 5tvee~. N. ~.. on the south by
Staunton Avenue and its extension easterly to Burrell Street, on the east by
Burrell Street and on the north by Lick Run Creek Or B~anch, designated on Sheets
203 and 223 Of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City Of Roanoke, bet and is hereby,
changed from RG-I, General Residential, and RD, ~uplex Residential Districts, to
RS-3, Single Family Residential District, and that Sheets Nos. 203 and 223 of the
aforesaid map be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perhinson and adopted by the follouing
vote:
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· AVES: #essrs. Boswell, Joneu, Llsk, Ferklnsoe, Pollard, Wheeler esd
Mayor Dillard ..........................7.
NAYS: Nose .................... O.
ZONING: Council having set i public hearing for 2 p,m., Monday, August 19
1968, on the request of Messrs. Lloyd G. end Goyle B. Naif that property located
on the north side of Melrose Avenue, N. #., betmeen ¥1ewmost Street end Country
Club Drive, described os Lots 25.and 26, Yfewuont, .Official ?ex No. 2660515, be
rezoned from C-l, Office sad Institutional District, to C-~, Generel Commercial
District, the matter wes before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Comuission suboltted the following
report, recommending that the property be reigned:
"July 18, 1968
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen;
At its regular meeting of July IT, 1968 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Mr. Arthur B.
C£usho attorney.representing Lloyd G. and Gayle E. Naif presented
the request for the petitioners. Hr. Crush in his presentation
stated that the lots in question adjoined a C-2, General Cam- .
nercial District and that the petitioners without such rezonlng
bould be uoable to utilize their property to its best advantage.
The Planning Commission upon due consideration of the facts
presented,and in view of adjacent commercial activities recommend
that this parcel of lanu be rezoaea from C-l, Office and Insti-
tutional District to C-2. General Commercial District by,vote, of
4 to O.
Sincerely,
S/ William G. Muthy
David Dick,
Chairman"
Mr. Arthur B. Crush, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeare~
before Council in support of the request of his clients.
Mr. Alexander L. Andrews appeared before the body and submitted a
petition of eighteen residents objecting to the proposed rezoning of the property.
After a discussion of the question, Mr. Perklnsoa moved that the matter
be carried over until the next regular meeting of Council. The motion was ~seconded
by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
In thtscoflnection, Mr. Boswell moved that the policy of Council referrin
to administration of certain provisions of Section 49 of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance adopted August 29, 1966, relating to applications for certificates of
occupancy for nonconforming uses be reconsidered. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Perklnson and unanlmousiy adopted. '
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-pLANNING: A communication from the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority requesting that its Survey and Planning
Application wltb the Federal Government for the Downtown East Project be amended
to provide that the total budget be $17H,532,00, was before Conncil.
Hr. Lash moved that Council concur in the request o'f the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment nnd Housing AuthorlW and offered the following Resolution:
(810264) ,A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No, 159R4, adopted bi the
Council of the City of Roanoke on August 24, 1964, and approving the filing of an
Amoadntory Survey and Planning Application by the City of Ronnohe Redevelopment
tad Housing Authority with the Federal Government to defray costs of surveI and
)lannlng of a redevelopment project,
(For full text of Resolution, see Rosolution Hooh No, 32, page 244.)
Hr. Link moYed the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:''
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lash, Perhinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ...............~ ..... 1.
SVREE~S AND ALLEYS-EASEMENTS: A committee composed of Messrs. Vincent 5.
Wheeler, Chairman, Frank N.' Perkinson, Jr., and Nilliam F. Clark having expressed
the opinion that appropriate easement agreements in connection with the current
building expansion program of Roanoke Memorial. Hospital should be presented to
Conncil for approval by Ordinance, n communication from Mr. Frank K. Sounders,
Attorney, representing the Roanoke Hospital Association requesting permission to
encroach upon the northeastern portion of Lake Street, S.E., and that it be granted
a permanent easement and rlbht o£ ~ay overt unhurt through ann across the Mill
Mountain Incline Railway right of way, was before Council.
In this connection the City Attorney submitted a written report calling
attention to the reservations and conditions contained In the proposed deed of
easement which are intended to make the use of the easement areas by the Hospital
Association subservient to the present and future public needs of the city in the
same areas.
MF. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the request of the Roanohe
Hospital Association and that the following'Ordinance permitting the encroachment
upon the northeasternportlon of Lake Street, S. E., be placed upon its first
reading:
(XlR2RS) AN ORDXNANCH authorizing and permitting the encroachment,
operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of a ? foot concrete box tunnel
housing heat, water, utility and electrical distribution systems and services,
together with accessories theretot in the northeasterly portion of Lake Street,
S. R., adjacent to lands of Roanoke Hospital Association.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Cnnncil of the City of Roanoke
for ~ermission to maintain an encroachment on a portion Of a public street as
hereinafter described and the City Engineering Department h~ring considered the prol
at the direction of Council has recommended that the encr~achmen~ he permitted.
THEREFORE, WE 1T ORDAINED by the Council of the City Of Roanoke
Roanoke Hospital Association, owner of land abutting b~th sides of the public street
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hereinafter described, be and It If hereby aatborieed and permitted to. construct,
operate, maintain, repair and replace a ? foot concrete box tuanal housing
wrier, utility and eleclrlcal distribution systems and services, ~egethar with
accessories thereto, as aa ancroachwent ia the northeasterly portion of Lake Street
S, H,, described as follows:
BEGINNING at Corner SA, said corner being om the east
line or Lake St., S. E., and being S. lO 27* E. 2.45 feet
from Corner 3 as shoma on plat recorded in the Clerk's
Office of the Hustings Court for the ~lty of Roanoke, Virginia,
in Deed Book 1206, page 577, which Corner 3 is shown ts old
Corner'3 oh plat doted Nay 24, 196~; thence from Corner 3A and
with said east line of Lake Street, S, E,, S. 1° 27' E. 9.13
feet to Corner 3H; thence with a sew line across the north- '
east corner of Lake St., S. E., N. 51o 2g' 30" N. 10.03 feet
to Corner 3C on the south property line of Roanoke Hospital
Association; thence from Corner 3C and with above mentioned
property line, N. 80° 33" E. 10.90 feet to Corner 3D, said
corner being S. 0~o 33* N. 2.93 feet from 'Old Corner
thence from Corner 3D and again across the northeast corner of
Lake Street, S. B., S. 51° 29' 30' H. 3.01 feet to Corner
3A, the Place of BEGINNING and containing 76.0 sq, ft.t more
or less and designated as Parcel D, and being shown on plat
prepared by C. H. Nalcolm ~ Son, dated Ray 24, 196~; said box
tunnel to be located and constructed in accordance with plans
therefor approved by the City Engineer; and said Roanok~
Hospital Association to be bound and obligated, by acceptance
of the terms of this Ordinance as evidenced by its execution
of an attested copy hereof, to indennify and save harmless the
City of Roanoke from any and all damage or injury occasioned
by the location or existence of saJd box tunnel within the
aforesaid street right-of-way,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all of the authority and permission 'herein
contained is and shall Be con~traed and held to be revocable with or without cause
at any time by Ordinance or ResolUtion o~ the Council of the City of Roanoke.
HE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the pro~isions herelnabove contained shall be
and become effective upon and after such time as an attested copy of this Ordinance
shall have been duly executed and acknowledged by Roanoke Hospital Association, in
dopllcate, one executed copy whereof shall hare been recorded, at the expense of
the aforesaid permittee, in the Clerk's Office of the Hustings Court of the City of
Roanoke.
The motion was seconded by Mr. PerkJnson and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: HessFs. Boswell, Jone~, LJsk, Perklnsono Pollard, Wheeler and
Rayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
Rt. Wheeler then moved that the following Ordinance autborizing'a
perpetual easement to Roanoke Hospital Association for rights-of-way and easements
over~ under, through and aCFOSS certain city pro~erty within the old Rill Rountain
Incline Railway right-of-way be placed upon its first reading: '
(~1~206) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the grant of a perpetual easement,
upon certain conditions, to Roanoke Hotpital Association for certain rights-of-way
and easements over, under, through and across certain property of the City of
RoanOke. within the old Hill Nountain Incline Railway right-of-way, for the con-
struction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of certain underground
heat, water, power, uttllty and electrical services an~ distribution systems.
RHEREA$, o special committee of the Council heretofore appointed ko
confer math representatives of Roanoke Hospital Assocletioa to consider certain
problems of said,Association incident to its current building expansion program,
reported to the Council in mritlng under date of May 11, 1967, making certain
recommendations to the Council, including as recommendation (8) that appropriate
easements should be grafted by the City to said Association over smd across the
Cftyts old Rill Mountain Incline Railway right-of-may for the purposes of the
Association hereinafter mentioned; and
HHEREAS, C. B. Malcolm ~ Son, the Associetion*s civil engineers, have now
definitely fixed and located on a plat dated May 24, 1968. three separate rights-of-
may across the Incline Railway right-of-soy, being designated thereon as Parcels
'A', 'B" and *C". and there has been presented to the City a proposed deed of easene
drawn by said Association's attorneys and approved as to form by the City Attorney,
by mhich the City would grant and convey to said Association, upon certain express
conditions and agreements, perpetual easements in the aforesaid three rights-of-way,
the form of which,said deed of easement has been presented to the Council for
consideration, in all of which the Council concurs.
THEREFORE, HE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and each is hereby authorized and empowered to
execute on behalf Of the City and to seal end attestt respectively, end thereafter
acknowledge, that certain deed of easement drawn under date of October 1, 196U, by
which deed the City will grant to Roanoke Hospital Association, its successors and
assigns, permanent rights-of-way and easements over, under, through and across the
City*s old Mill Mountain Incline Railway right-of-say situate in the City, as said
three rights-of-way are more particularly shown, designated and described as
Parcels 'A#, ~H* and #C' on a certain plat prepared by C. B. Malcolm ~ Son, S. Co E
dated May 24, 196U, attached thereto and made a part thereof, for said AssocJation*s
construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of certain underground
heat, Mater, power, utility and electrical services and distribution systems,
including lines, appliances and accessories, useful and necessary in connection
therewith; said deed to contain express provision that the rights-of-way and
easements herelnabove described shall be and remain expressly subordinate to any
and ell rights of the City of Roanoke and the public for the use of its land for
public purposes, including but not limited to streets and ways, water lines, sewer
and drain lines, telephone and electric service lines and appliances and to all
public utilities now or hereafter located in said land, and shall be subject,
further, to the right of the City of Roanoke to approve location, installation and
design of all facilities proposed to be located by the grantee in said hereinabove
described rlghts-of'-way and easements, and subject, further, to the right of the
City of Roanoke to require in its OWn discretion that any and all such facilities
so Installed by said grantee be rel'ocated* or removed should they at any time
interfere with the ~lty's use and enjoyment of its lands for public purposes,
provided, however, that any such relocation or removal shall not be unreasonably
required by the said City.
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The motion mis seconded by Mr. Ferklasoa aid adopted by the foil*ming
vote:
AYES~ Messrs. Boswell0 Jones, Link, Perkins*n, Pollard, Nkeeler ned
Mayor Dillard ......~ ..... ~ .................... 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
REPORTS OF OFFICEES~
BUDGET-PARKS AND RECREATION: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $475.00 be appropriated to Operating Supplies and Materials under
Section ~75, "Recreation, ParRs and Recreational Areas," of the 196R-69 budget to
cover donations for trophies.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the foil*ming emergency Ordinance:
(~1fl287) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section s?S, "Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas," of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin,
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook No. 32, page 245.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote;
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, perkins*n, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard---~ ............. . ................. 7.
,NAYS: None .......................... O.
HOSPITALIZATION-PUBLIC MELFARE DEPARYRENT: The City Manager submitted the
following report recomme.nding that he be authorized to execute a standard s.tate-loca
hospitalization agreement on behalf of the City of Roan*Re and Suburban Hospital
in Dethesda. Maryland, at the maximum allowable rate of $37.46 applicable during
the fiscal year 1967-68:
"Roanoke, Virginia
August 19, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
It is recommended that the City Council authorize my
execution of a standard state-local hospitalization agreement
on behalf of the City and Suburban Hospital in Dethesda,
Maryland. A contract is necessary with this Hospital in order
to make payment In behalf of a client of the City's Department
of Public Melfare who is a recipient of Aid to the permanent
and Totall~ Disabled assistance who happened to get sick .in
Maryland and who was entitled to hospitalization. The client
was hospitalized from April 14, 1968, through April 270
a period of 13 days; and again from May 19, 1966, through June
1968, a period of 39 days.
The agreement would be at the maximum allomable rate of
$37.46 applicable during the fiscal year 1967-68. This is the
same rate as was payable for hospitalization as occurred in
several Virginia and Roanoke hospitals. Incidentally, the
maximum rnte .in Maryland mas $50.00 per day.
It is recommended that this authorization be given for a
contract effective from April 1o 1968, to June 30, 1969.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian P. Dirst
City Manager"
Mr. Pollard moved that Couaol~ conour lo the recommendation of the City
#etiger and offered the full'wing emergency Ordinance:
(m19288) AN ORDINANCE fixing the per diem rate to be paid by the City
to Suburban 8osplte~ Association, of Bethesda,. Raryland, fer treetment of an
Indigent cherity patient of the City, for periods aggregating 32 days, commencing
April 14, 19§8; end authorizing the City Manager to enter into requisite agreement
with laid Hospital in the premises; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance 'Rook No. 32, page 24b.)
Mr. Pollard waved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uaw seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Joneso Link, Perklnsoe, Pollard° lheele~ and Mayor
Dillard .........................................6.
NAVS: Mr. Roswell---~ ........e ........
STATE HI6HNAYS: The City Manager submitted the following report
suggesting that Ordinance Wu.~ 18252 granting to ~he Commonwealth of Virginia the
right to purchase certain property owned by the City of Roanoke needed for the
widening and improvement of a portion of U. S. Route 220 (Franklin Road, S. W.), be
rescinded and that the city convey to the Commonwealth of Virginia certain property
needed for the widening and improvement of U. S. Route 220, at no cost. on the
basis that upon ~ompletion of the Route 220 Project the land would be returned to
the city if desired:
*Roanoke, Virginia
August 19. 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
On July 22, 1968, the City Council approved a recommendation
from me of acceptance Of an offer by the Virginia Department of
Highways for the purchase of two areas, one along South Roanoke
Park between Mlley Drive and Edinburgh Street and the other at
Franklin Road and RcClnnahan Street. both for the reconstruction
project on Franklin Road. The State's appraisal and offer totals
~18.530 for land, easement and any or all damages. This included
15 percent in this amount as Mould be the City's proportion.
The Highway Department has come back to us with the advice
that they Mere in error in submitting this qffer to the City.
Their point is that this land is owned by the City and when
acquired the title will be in the,name of the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
Under the ~rrangement previously submitted, and of which the
Council approved, the State would have been paying for City owned
property which then, after it had been bought and the road con-
structed, could,be returned to the City.at no cost to the City.
! can understand the situation as outlined by the State and
their reasoning In coming back to the City to correct the error.
it is believed the appropriate action would be to rescind
the previous Council action, whereby it wes approved to sell the
two right of way parcels, and to substitute therefor an ordinance
which would convey at no cost these parcels On the basis upon
completion of the project the land would be returned,to the City
if the City Council would so request.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager~
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After · dlsonssioe of the mutter, the City Attorney suggesting ~het the
property be dedicated to the Commonuenlth of Virginia, Hr. Hheeler mo~ed tket
the question be referred to [he City Attorney for preparation or the proper measure,
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTHEh~-SRH~RS AN~ STORm DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the
folloulsg re~ort recommending that the reques~ of Hr. F. K. Harrison for city
utter service to five lots surrounding 8 cul-de-sac et the end of Kay Street, H. W,,
West Vieu Terrace Subdivision, in Rounoke County, be greeted:
"Roanoke, Virginia
August 19, 196H
HOnorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
~entlemea:
The City of RoanOke Hater Department has received a request
from F. E. Harrison of Route 10, Roanoke, Virginia, for permission
to extend an existing six-inch mater main from Tellico Road for u
distance of 127 feet to five lots surrounding e cul-de-sac at the
end of Kay Street, N. H, Kay Street, N. W., is located iL the
Hast View Terrace Subdivision in the County.
The existing six-inch eater line on Tellico Road has adquate
pressure and can provide the desired service.
It Is recommended that City Council by appropriate resolution
approve the installation of this water line extension to provide
water service to this area.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Hanager"
Mr. Jo~es uoved that Council take the matter under advisement. The motiom
mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted,
After taking the matter under advisement, Mr. Jones moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the following
Resolution:
(x192§9) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Hanager to approve a proposed
extension of a certain 6-1uch water main and certain metered mater connectious
thereto, to serve premises in West View Terrace Subdivision, located outside the
corporate limits of the City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book Ho. 32, page 247.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk amd adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Hessrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None .........................
WATER DEPARTME~-SEMERS AND STORH DRAINS: Council at its regular meeting
of January 29, 1966, having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measere authorizing the construction of a twelve-inch Mater main extension from
Hilliamsoe Read'to serve a proposed subdivision of Waldron Realty Company located
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north of Hoxley Hillst east of U. S. 11. Hlllismson Road. adjacent to the North
Hills Subdivision, the City Manager submitted the matter again to Council advising
that the subdivision layout has not been completed and pointing out that o water
mils exists ia Minor Street, north of the proposed subd~vislon.
Mr. Perkinsoa moved that the matter be taken under advisement. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unsnimoasly adopted.
After taking the matter unde~ advisement, Hr. Perkinson moved that the
matter be referred to the City A~torney for preparation of the proper measure
authorizing the mater main extension from Manor Street. The motion ubs seconded
by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TAXES-LRGISLATIO~ Council having reqoested the City Attorney to
ascertain the legality of the tax credit ss to property taxes imposed upon real
property in,the city for certain persons who are sixty~five lears of age or over,
be submi(ted the following report:
"August 16t 1968
The ~onorab]e Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
At the meeting of the Council held on July 2~, 1968, I was
directed to study and render opinion to the Council on (he
validity of the provisions contained in Ordinance NO, 16225 of
the Council, providing a certain tax credit as to certain real
estate taxes imposed upon real property of certal~ persons over
the age of sixty-five years.
The ordinance in question wes adopted bY the Council upon the
recommendation of a majority of a Council committee appointed to
of the Soanoke Chapter of the American Association of Retired
Railroad Employees for provision for exemption of SbO0. O0 from
adoption, to afford some measure of relief to certain of the
City's elderly citizens of relative~y low, fixed incomes, faced
with the mounting spiral of inflationary costs and living
expenses. Ia brief, the ordinance, uhile not expressly
describing it as on exemption, provided a tax credit in a sum
equal to the taxes currently due on the first $450.00,ef the
assessed valuation of the properly of certain persons over the
age of sixty-five years, to be deducted from or applied against
as the criteria to be used in applying or not applying such tax
· credit; the ordinance being patterned, it is understood, along
the lines of similar ordinances of other jurisdictions outside
the Commonwealth.
In Virginia, taxation of property is the rule; exemption from
taxation is the exception to the rule. Seal estate, by
constitutional end statutory provision, is modesubJect to local
taxation. Similarly, the Constitution and statutes of Virginia,
be held exempt from texotlon,,the criteria not being tbat which
is provided in the ordinance in question.
It is generally held that n municipality bas es inherent power
to provide tax exemptions, the power to tax not carrying with
it the power to exempt, unless expressly conferred by the State.
I have found in the general laws and in the City Charter no'such
power of exemption. On the other hand, the general law expressly
provides that all taxable real estate shall be assessed for local
taxation and §58-?60 of the Code of Virginia provides that 'all
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to such annual taxation e~may be prescribed by lan** Other
constitutional and statutory previsiens require that ail such
taxes be equal and uniform on the class of property so.
assessed.
The City Chnrtere conferring on the City the Statees right
cf taxatioa, does so la the folleulng uords~,
U(l) To raise annually by taxes nad assesseents
lq the city such sums of woney as the council
hereinafter provided for shall deem necessary
rot the purposes of the clty, nad in such manner
ns the council shall deem expedient, la accerd-
mace mith the Constitution end laws of this State
nnd of the United States; provided, however, that
it shall lupose no tax on the bonds of said city**
It would appear t~at the provisions of the ordinance In
question may be tn conflict math the Charter provision in that
said ordinance sets up e method for the collection and payment
of some bat not all real estate taxes from anne but not nil
property owners end taxpayers which is not provided for or
sanctioned by general law.
It might be urged, in favor of the validity of the ordinance,
that the ordinance provides for application of a credit against,
rather than an exemption from a portion of the real estate tax
already assessed and, therefore, does not constitute an
exemption free taxatien granted by the municipality, but is in
the nature of a cash payment made by the city to each person
falling within the classification set out in the ordfnnnce.
I could not concur in the distinction, but were it so held I am
of opinion that such payment made by the city would be'subject
to attack Off the grounds that such was not an authorized purpose
of the City.
I must, therefore, reluctantly advise the Council that in my
opinion there is considerable doubt as to the legal sufficiency
of Ordinance 16225 which oonbt, if it exists in the Council,
would better be resolved by adjudication of a court of competent
jurisoiction, rather than by the opinion expressed herein.
Adequate and reasonably speedy remedies are available to settle
in the courts questions which arise concerning the validity of
laws and ordinances and, if the Council be so advised, I shall
be glad to bring and conduct an appropriate proceeding to resolve
the question.
Respectfully,
S! J. N. ~lncanon
· City Attorney"
Speaking in favor of the tn~ credit mere Hr. E. R. Patsel, President and
Mr. Leslie O. Long, District Representatir~ of the Roanoke Chapter of the American
Association of Retired People and Mr. ¥. M. Heazel and A. A. Akers of the Associatic
of Retired Railroad E~ployees~
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Pollard moved that the report of the
City Attorney be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and
unanimously adopted.
AUDXTS-SCH6OLS: The Ci~ Auditor submitted written reports on the examine
tion of ~efferson Senior H~gh School Activities Fun~ and Patrict Henry High School
Activities Fund for the year ended June 30,.1966, made by Andrews, market and
Company, Certified Public Accouhtnnts, stating that it presents fairly the financial
condition of the fund at the end Of the audit ~erlod.
Mr. Lisk moved ~hat the reports be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF CORRITTELS:
FIREARMS: Council having referred to a committee composed of Restrs,
Freak N. Perkicson, Jr,, Chairman, John N. Bosmell, Byron E, Bcnero R, David Beeper,
Dr. John Jofko, Dr. Barry Ye Gamble, Reverend Richard R. Beasley, Reverend George J,
Gorwley, Mrs. R. G. Nelson, Jr., Reverend F. E, Alexander, Messrs. Robert S. Guerrat
end A. Byron Smith, the question of'enacting local legislation with regard to
regulating firearms for study; report nnd recommendation to Council, the committee
submitted the following report recommending that the penalties for discharging of
firearms in the City of Roanoke nnd the carrying of concealed weapons he increased
to the maximum penalty and that uny'dealer in firearms in the City of Ronnohe be
required to transmit to the Police Department a description of the purchaser and
the firearm purchased:
'August ?, 1960
The memorable Nayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting held on June 17, 1966, the Council
appointed the undersigned as members of a Committee charged
with the task of studying the advisability of enactment of
additional firearms control legislation at the local level and
making recommendations on this subject to the Council.
During the three different occasions upon which your Committee
met, the various statutes now in force throughout the nation
and the several states were studied end compared with firearms
regulations presently governing the citizens of our City.
Also presented to the Committee were'statistics'evidencing
the Increasing rate of crimes of violence committed in the
greater Roanoke metropolitan area. The Assistant City Attorney
was assigned to assist the Committee in assembling pertinent
Federal and State statutes and recent statutes and ordinances
pertaining to the general subject enacted in ether jurisdictions.
From the ensuing discussions and deliberations, and while
bearing in mind the admonition of the 1964 session of the
General Assembly of Virginia, contained in Rouse Joint Resolution
No. 21, that *lams cannot prevent tragedies, but bad laws can
bring on in their train even greater tragedies~, your Committee
has reached agreement and recommends to the Council that it
consider and adopt, in the form of ordinances prepared for the
purpose and transmitted with this report, the i,ll,ming three
amendments to the Code of the City of Roanoke, as folloms:
FIRST: Sec. 5, of Chapter 4, Title 23, of the City Code now
prohibits the discharging of /frearms within the City Limits
and provides that any person convicted of a violation Of the
section be fined not less than five nor more than one hundred
dollars for each offence.
Your Committee recommends that the section he amended so that
the maximum fine for such offense be raised to five hundred
dollars, and, in addition, that provision be made for confine-
ment in Jail for not more than tmelve months, or both such
fine and imprisonment. ~t the discretion of the jury or of the
court trying the case without a Jury. The adoption of this
recommendation would bring, insofar as the City Charter mill
allow for the punishment for misdemeanors, the City's maximum
penalty for this offense into conformity with corresponding
state law and. it is felt, tend to enable the courts to mete
out more realistic punishment for this most dangerous and
rapidly increasing practice.
SECOND: Sec. 8, of Chapter 4, Title 23, of the City Code mom
provides that any person convicted of carrying about his
person, hidden from common observation, any pistol or other
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speeifled similar meepoe shall be flood oat less abes
toothy nor more then one hundred dollara~ or coorlnod in
Jail for oat more thin six mooth, or both.
that the penal provision of this sectl&o of the City Code be
conviction of carrying s concealed usopoo. The maximum p&nolty
permissible under state leu for this offense mould be effected
by reining the*maximum fiie,'opoe oonrictioo,'from one hundred
dollars to five hundred dollars, and, in addition, providing
for confinement in Jail for a period of not more than'twelve
of the Jury or of the court trying the cos5 without s Jury.
THIRD: Toenrd the elm of aiding local lam enforceeent officers
in the solution of crimes by providlog Bore ear,able procedures
establish posJtlre records Of firearms sold by them Jo the City;
Code~ shall sell, deliver or transfer any firearm, he shall
charged for tte gathering, recording and transmission of this
(1) prohibit the possession or ownership of firearms by persons
lng or possession of such firearm or other deadly weapon while
As a part of a Comprehensive la* designed to ease'the ;rowth
accolpllshweat or Bolls os measored against loss of personal-
liberties, lout Comwitteo recommends that owl future regalatory
legislation ia hhe nature of State or Federal registration of
rirearws and licensing or gon-o~oers be given ihe most coreful
study and $crutin! before passage ot any level or goveroweat.
~Bespeotfully submitted,
C~RRITTEE
S! Frnnk H. PeFkinson. Jr.
Frnnk N. PerkJesoa, Jr** Chairman
S; John W. Boswell
John N. Boswell
S! Byron E. Hamer
Byron E, Roger
~! M. Dsaid Hoooer
R. Dsvld flooper
S! John Jofk9
Dr. John Jofko
S! Harry Y, GambiT
Dr. Harry Y. Gamble
~! Richard R. Beaslvy
Bev. Rlchsrd R. Beasley
SI Rev. George J. R0rmleY
Rev. George J. Gormley
S/ NFS. R. 6. ~eis~n. Jr.
NFS. R. G. Nelson, Jr.
S/ F. E. Alexander
Rev, F..E. Alexander
~1 Robert S. Guerr~nt .
Robert S. Guerraot
S! A. B?rgn Smith
A. Byron Smith"
Appearing in opposition to the requirement that dealers in firearms lB
the City of Roanoke transmit to the police Department a description of the purchasel
and the firearm purchased were Messrs. Leonard A. Ruse and Tom Stockton Fox.
After discussion of the matter, Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur
in the report. The motion was'seconded by Mr. Boswell and adopted, Messrs. Dillard
and Rheeler voting no.
ir; Perkinson then offered the follouing OrdinanCe providing for
additional penalties for the. discharging of firearms and carrying of concealed
weapons in the City of Roanoke:
{~18290) AN ORDINANCE amen~ln9 Sec. ~,. Discharging Firearms, and Sec. B.,
Concealed Reapons, of Chapter 4, Tat'la XXI'II of the Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, said chapter relating to Offenses Against the Peace, by. providing for
additional penalties for the rio.lotion, upon conviction, of said sections; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 248.)
RFo Perkinson m~ved the adoption .of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by t.he following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, J~nes, Lis~, Pa{hanson, Pollard and Bheeler .....6.
NAYS: MayorDilla~d ...................... : ............................ 1.
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Mr. Perhiasoe offered the folioulug Ordinance requiring say douler lu the
City of Roeuohe to truusmit to the Police Departmeut t description or the purchaser
fad the ~]re~rm purchased:
"AN ORDINANCe amending Title XX, Businesses tad Occupations,
of the Code oS the City of Roanoke, 1956, by the addition to
said title of a ecu chapter relating to dealers In firearms;
requiring the identification of purchasers of firearms sad the
report of ~ertgla leformution to the Superintendent of Police;
prescribing pennlTies for the violutJoh of the proviuions of
this ordinance; end providing for un emergency.
¥flERRAS, its attentio~ having'been focused upon the
increasing numbers Of events involving Illegal use of firearms
in the nation end ia the City, the Council appointed, at its
regular meeting of June 17, 1968, a Committee to study the
advisability of enactment of additional firearms-control
legislation Jn the City of Roanoke; and
NHEREA$, the Committee has re~orted in writing its
recoemendatlons to the Council, from which and upon said
Committee'u report it appears to the Council that the high
incidence of illegal use Of firearms in the City mould be
curtailed by making provision in the City Code for the
identification of prospective purchasers by dealers in fire-
arms and by requiring the gathering, recordation and trans-
mission of certain information relating to the sale of
firearms by said dealers, as hereinafter provided; and
· HEREAS. for the immediate p~eservatfon of the public
peace and safety, an emergency is hereby set forth and
declared to existt in order that this ordinance take effect
at the time hereinafter provided.
THEREFORE. BE'IT ORDAINED b~ the Council of the City of
Roanoke that Title XX, Businessand Occupations, Of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1955, bet and said title Is hereby
amended by the addition of a new chapter, to be numbered
Chapter 7, to ream ann provide as !allows:
Chapter 7. Dealers in Firearms
Sec. 1. Definitions.
(a) For the purposes of this chapter, *firearm*
shall mean any device, by' mhatever name knoua.
which is designed to expel a projectile or projectiles
by tho action of an explosion or of an expansion or
escape of gas.
(b) For the purposes of this chapter. *dealer in
firearms* shall mean any natural person. £1rm.
association, partnership, corporation, or any other
legal entity who derives all or any part of his or its
monetary income from the sale, transfer, or axchange
of firearms, provided that no such person or legal
entity shall be construed to be a dealer in firearms
unless such person or legal entity is deemed to be a
merchant under the provisions of Sec. 85** Merchants,
Retail. as a puunbroher under the provisions of Sec.
69., Pawnbrokers, or ns a peddler or vendor under the
provisions of Sec. 90., Peddlers, Vendors. of chapter
. 0., License Tax Code,. of Title ¥I, Taxation, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, 19S6. as amended.
Sec. 2. Identification of purchaser r~quired; repor~
of sales.
No dealer in firearms shall sell, deliver or
transfer any firearm mithin the corporate limits of
the City of Roanoke unless and ontil he first shall
have positively established the identity of the
prospective purchaser or transferee of such firearm;
and within 72 hours follomlng any such sale, delivery
or transfer cf any firearm, such dealer in firearms
shall record and transmit to the Superintendent of
Police of the City of. Roanoke. upon forms provided by ·
mate height and weight of the purchaser or transferee
of such firearm, together mith the make. model, calibre
and serial number of the firearm so sold, delivered or
Sec. 3,, Yoluetnry report of sales.
No*king cna*aimed it tkis chapter shall be con-
strued so as ko regulate, prohibit or restrict kke
sale, delivery or transfer of firearms by any private
person ·at susceptible of classification es a retail
merchant, e pawnbroker or · peddler or vendor under the
Cltyes Lice·se Tax Code ia the case of such sale;
provided, that any such sale, delivery or transfer or
firearms by any such private person may be voluntarily
reporied and recorded by such person to the Superintend-
ent of Police of the City of Roanoke,
Sec. 4. Penalty for viola*ia·.
Any person convicted of a viola*ia· of any of the
provisions of this chapter shall, upon co·vic*ia·, be
fined not less than *unary-five dollars, nor more than
five hundred dollsrs; and the court trying the case may
order the surrender to the court of such person's
lice·se as a retail merchant, pawnbroker, peddler or
vendor, and may prohibit such person from engaging la
any such occupation for a period of not less thanthirty
days nor more than tuelve months from the date of such
order.
HE IT FURTHER' ORDAINED tbat the City Cle'rk is* hereby directed
to immediately cause this ordinance to be published in a nuns-
paper having general circulation in the City of Roanoke once ·
week for tun consecutive weeks; and
BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that an emergency existing, this
ordinance shall take effect and be in force f~om , 1968.'
Hr. Perkinson msved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion nas
seconded by Hr. Boswell.
Hr. J~ne$ moved that the Ordinance be tabled. The substitute motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted, Messrs. Perkinson and Boswell voting no.
The original motion was then declared lost.
SALE OF pROPERTY: A committee composed of Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr.,
Chairman, Julian F. Hits*, James N. KJncanon and J. Robert Thomas submitted the
following report recommending that the offer of Mr. Garrett E. RcGuire to purchase
tmenty-six separate parcels of land in various areas of the city at $1,560.00 be
denied:
'Roanoke, Virginia
August 19, 196§
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Your Real Estate Committee has considered an offer made to
th~ City under date of May 15, 1960, from Mr. Garrett E. McGuire,
Salem, Vlrginiat for the purchase of lots or residue of lots,
totalling 26 separate parcels. These parcels are in various
'areas of the City, including all of the residue of the Route 24--
Elm Avenue project and others.
Since receiving this offer, each of the parcels has been
analyzed as to its original acquisition cost or value and its
current estimated fair market or appraisal value in contrast mith
the offer made. A copy of the offer is attached. '
The total offer for these lots is $1560. The calculated
fair market value is $21~T65, Mtthout entering into other
factors~ it is the recommendation of the committee that the offer
be declined due to the variation between offer and value.
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Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy R, Pollard, St,,
Roy ~, Pollard, Sr., Chsi,rmaa
S/ J, Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
S/ Junes N. ilucuaon
James N. Kincanou
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Birstw
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation cf the
committee that the offer be denied. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Council having referred to a committee composed of
Ressrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian Fo Hlrst, Janes N. Klncanon and
J. Robert Thomas the offer Of Mr. John H. Elndel to purchase city property located
on the southwest corner Of Sixth Street and Bullltt Avenue, S. E., described as the
residue of Lot 7, Block 2R, Belmont Land Coepany, Official Tax No. 4013601, for
the sun of $452.00, for study, report and recommendation, the committee submitted
the following report recommending that the offer be declined:
*Roanoke, Virginia
August 19, 1969
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The City Council referred to the Real Estate Committee on
July 22, 1968, the request of Mr. John H. Windel, as dated
July 11, 1968, to purchase the residue of Lot ?, Section 22,
Belmont Land Company, Tax Rap No. 4013601. Hr. Windel has made
an offer of $432 for this parcel consisting of 20§0 square feet
and which remains from the purchase of right of way on the Route
24 Project. Your Real Estate Committee met and considered this offer.
There is the residue of several parcels within the intersection of
Jamtson Avenue and Bullitt Avenue, being the commencement of the
one-uny system. There are additionally several parcels west of
this intersection along Elm Avenue. All of this remaining from
the various parcels that had to be purchased in the Highway
project.
It is the opinion of the committee that each of these parcels
has certain value to the City in the protection of this major
highmay right of way and the nature of development along it.
This especially applies to the intersections. Additionally, it
is highly probable that development in this area along Route 24
will become more valuable as time progresses and rather than
dispose of these parcels piece by piece and without any system,
the City would be nise in retaining them in the prospect that
they would have use in the makeup or arrangement of specific
property development at later dates. For this reason the con-
mitten has been and Is reluctant to recommend the disposal of
any of these parcels at this time unless the above conditions
might apply.
It is not felt that this condition applies in the case of
the parcel that Mt. Nindel is seeking. The parcel is situated
on a steep hillside on the west side ~f Jamison Avenue, extended
to Bullitt and it adjoins Rullitt Avenue Mhich has been closed
at the intersection mlth Janison Avenue. There mould be ·
possibility of later development making it advisable to connect
Bullitt Avenue into Sixth Street along the west side of Jnmison
Avenue. Until decisions as to over-all development might be
later made in this immediate area, it is the coamlttee*s
recommendation iht, these lots not be sold but that the
higher value t~ the City is la retaining then.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard,
'S/ Jo Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas.
S/ James R. Kiacano~
James M. Kincaaon
S/ Julian F. Bars,
Julian F. Rirst"
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee that the offer be declined. The motion was seconded by Mr. eheeler and
unanimously adopted.
MOMICIPAL BUILDING-CAPITAL IRPRO¥£RRNTS: Council having referred to a
committee composed of Rayor Benton O. Dillard, Chairman. ~ohn M. Boswell, Janes E.
Joa~s, David K. Link. Frank M. Perkinson, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., and Vincent S.
Nheeler the bids on the construction of the hem City of Roanoke Municipal Build,ag
Annex for study, report and recommendation, the committee submitted the following
report recommending that the low bid of John M. Daniels and Company. Incorporated,
in the amount of $2,219,?00, be accepteo:
"Roanoke, Virginia
August 19. 1960
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At a special meeting of City Council on August 15, lqhBo
bids were received and opened for the construction of the new
City of Roanoke Municipal Building Annex. Seven bids were
received, with the low basic bid in the amount of $2,193,000.00
being submitted by John N. Daniels and Company, Incorporated,
of Danville, Virginia. Inclusion of two additive bid items, for
insulating glass and a four-station pneumatic tube system.
increased the basic bid to $2,219,700.00. However, after
inclusion of these items, John Mo Daniels and Company, Incor-
porated, was still the low bidder.
It Is the recommendation of the committee that the six
higher bids be rejected and the contract be awarded to the
bidder, John M. Daniels and Company, Incorporated, in the amount
of $2,219,700. A budget item is being provided for this project.
S! Vlnc'ent ~, M'h'~?'l?r
Vincent S. Mheeler, Vice Rayor
SI John M. Boswell
John W. Boswell
S; James R, Jvnes
James E. Jones
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Benton O. Dillard
Denton O. Dillard, Mayor
S! David K, Llsk
David K. Llsk
S! Frank N. Perkinson. Jr.
Frank M. Perkinson, Jr.
S/ Roy R. Pollard. Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr."
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Mr, Llsk moved that Council concur Il the recommendation of the Committee
by eocepting itt report** The motion nas seconded by Mr. Perklnson nad uonnimonsl!
nd*pied.
In this connection the City Auditor submitted the foil*ming certificetioo
of funds sufficient to meet the requirements oS o contract in the sum oS $2,219,7DO, D
'X, J. Robert T~0me~, Git7 Auditor, do hereby certify that under
the provisions oS Section 25 of~the Charter of the City oS
Roanoke there is in the city treasury and epproprfuted to the
Improvement Fund, Municipal Dullding Account, funds sufficient
to meet the requirements oS m contract in the tote! sum oS
$2,219,700.00, betmeen the City.of Roanoke nad John W. Daniels
and Company, for cobs*ruction of o Municipal Building.
Given under my band this 16th day of August, i96B.
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
City Auditor'
Mr. Jones moved that the certification be received and filed. The motion
was secosded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Pollard offered the following Ordinance accepting the proposal of
John M. Daniel and Company, Incorporated:
(glH291) AR ORDINANCE accepting*he proposal of John M. Daniel 6 Co**
lac., for the furnishing of nil labor and materials necessary for the cons*mc*ion
of a Municipal Building Annex consisting of a 5-story concrete frame building
containing approximately 72,000 square feet and certain related mork, on a site
heretofore provided for such purpose, upon certain termsand conditions; choosing
certain alternates described in the bid documents; authorizing execution of a
requisite contract*for the construction of said improvement; rejecting certain other
bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 249.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkins*ri, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard-~ ................................ 7.
NAYS: Noue.~-* ................... ~---0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having carried over until the regular
meeting oS August 1~, th~ report of the committee composed of Messrs. David E. Lisk,
Chairman, John W. Hoswell and Julian Fo Hits* that the low bid of J. P. Turner and
Brothers, Incorporated, in the am*un*of $?,866.75 on construction of a storm drain
system on Crystal Spring Avenue and Twenty-ninth Street, ~. W., be accepted, the
matter mas again before the. body.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the report of the committee. The
motion was seconded 'by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Williu~ P. Wallace, the land developer having informed the body that
an alternate drainage rout~ has been negotiated math other parties making it
unnecessary to construct the proposed storm drain, Mr. Lisk offered the following
Resolution rejecting all bids received for constructing the storm drain:
(e16292) A RKSOLUTION rejecting nil bids received for constructing n
storm drain OB Cryotel Spring Avenue end 29th Street, S.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution 0oak
Hr. Llsk moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion uaw seconded
by Mr, Boswell end adopted by the follomleg vote:
AYES: #essrs, Bosmell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................. ~ .............. ?.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
TRAFFIC: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure prohibiting the use of westbound through traffic trucks on Brandon Avenue
end establishing a truck route for all westbound trucks passing through the city
from the south on Franklin Road, S. W., from its intersection with Brandon Avenue
via Reserve Avenue and Jefferson Street to State Route 501 and Ol, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Boswell offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(Zl02g3) AN OROINANCE establishing certain designated streets of the
City es a truck route for the use of certain westbound motor trucks passing through
the City; restricting the use of certain westbound motor trucks passing through
the City to such truck route; prohibiting the use of Brundon Avenue, S. #., between
Franklin Road and the west corporate limits, to the use of motor trucks passing
through the City; amending and modifying certain of the provisions of Ordinance No.
9095, to the extent of the provisions herein contained; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 252.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS-GARBACE REMOVAL: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing certain emergency repairs and
improvements to the city incinerator refractory by A. Lynn Thomas Company,
Incorporated, he presented same; mhereupon, Mr. Boswell offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(m18294) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's report to the Council
of his arrangement for certain emergency repairs and improvements to the Municipal
Incinerator refractory, without previously advertising for or receiving bids
therefor; limiting the sum to be expended therefor; and providing for the emergency.
(For full text of 0rdinance~ see Ordinance Book No. 32, pnge 253.)
Mr. 0oswell moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Nessra. Bosuull. Jones, Link, Perklnson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Ma/er Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O.
STATE NiBMMAY$: Council having directed the Clky Attorney to prepare the
proper measure establishing n local highway safety conniasloo, be presented s~ne;
whereupon: Mr. Jones moved that the q~estio? be carried over until the next regular
meeting of Conccll. The motion wes seconded by Hr. Link and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS-STREET NAMES: Council having directed the City At.torney to
prepare the proper measure designating the name McNeil Road, S. W., for a private
roadway leading from Colonial Avenue, S. W** northwesterly between Fishbnrn Park
Elementary School and Virginia Western Community College to the studio nad office
site or the Clue Midge LT¥ Association is Fishburn Park, in honor of the services
rendered by Mr. Samuel P. McNeil as a member of the Roanoke City School Board and
as an organizer of, and currently, president, of the Blue Ridge ET¥ Association,
he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Lisk offered'the following Resolutioo:
(z10295) 'A RESOLUTION designating a name for the Cltyts ,private roadway
leading from Colonial Avenue. S. W** northwesterly between Flshburn Park Elementary
School and Virginia Western Connunity College to the Blue Midge LTV Association's
studio and office site in gishburn Park.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 32, page 2s4.)
Mr. Llsk moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wes seconded b
Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lisk, Perkinscn. Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
COUNCIL: Council being reqafred by Rule I of Section 2, Chapter 4, Title
II of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. to meet at 2:00 o'clock p.m., on
September 2, lqB~. and according to Section 10 of the Roanoke Charter of 1952 to
meet on that day at 3:00 o'clock p.m., Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution
changing the hour of the regular meeting makin9 it simultaneous with the organiza-
tional meeting:
(u18296) A RESOLUTION changing the hour of a regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Roanoke to be held on Monday. September 2. lg68.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32. page 255.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lis~t Perkinson, Pollard. Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
MO~ION5 AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
LIflRARIES: Mayor Dillard pointed out that there Is a vacancy om the
Roanoke Public Library Board due to the resignation of Mr. Lawrence R. Noell and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy for a three year term ending June
1971.
Br. Wheeler ploced in nowinetlon the eowe of John O. Atklns.
There being no further nomieetlonse the Reverend John O, Atkins wis
elected es i member or the Roanoke Public Library Board for u tern ending June 30,
19TI, by the follomlng vote:
FOR BR. ATMIWS: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perhlnson, Pollard,
Wheeler mod Mayor Dillard ........................ ?.
BOUSING-SLU# CLEARAWCE: Ruyor Dillard pointing out that the four-year
term of lr. C. Fred Xongus ns n mewber of the City of Roonohe Redevelopwent end
BonsJug Authority expires August 31, 1968, end that n recent owendnnnt o; tbs
geuernl lev provides that the governing body shall appoint not wore than seven
nor less then five persons es commissioners o! such Authority, Mr. LJSh offered the
following Resolution appointing Mr. C. Fred Reagan Had appointing Messrs. Millfem E.
MaJors and Mendell B. Butler ns commissioners of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and mousing Authority aching n total eI seven commissioners:
(#1829T) A R£SOLUTIOW appointing commissioners of the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment end mousing Authority.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book ~o. 32. page 256.)
Mr. Lash moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Rr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Ferkinson, Pollard, IFneeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................... T.
WAYS: Wane ............................ O.
STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION: Mayor Dillard presented the ~atemeut of
the State Corporation Conmisiion showing the assessed value of property of Public
Service Corporations in the State of Virginia and tax levies for the year 1966.
Hr. Link moved that the statement be received and filed. The notion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones end unanimously adopted,
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, August 26, 196B,
The Council of the City of Roanoke wet in regular weeting in the Council
Chamber in the whnicipal Building, Monday, August 26. 196B, at 2 p.wo. the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard.presiding.
PRESENT: Counclluea John M, Boswell, James E. Jones. David K. Lisk,
Prank N. Perkins,n, Jr., Roy R, Pollard, Sr.. Vincent S, Mheeler and Mayor
Benton O, Dillard ........................ ~ .........
ABSENT: None ............................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. HiFst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Hun,r,
Assistant City Manager, Hr. James N. Kin,anon, Clty Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Robert S.
Allison, Pastor. Ebenezer ARE Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meetlng held on Monday,
June 17. 196B, and the special meeting held on Wednesday. June 19, 1968, having
been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Hr. LIsk. seconded by
Perklnson and unanimously adopted, the reodin9 thereof was dispensed with and the
minutes approved as recorded.
COUNCIL: Hr. Jones pointing out that the terms of Bayor Benton O. Dillard
and Councilmen Roy R. Pollard, Sr., expire August 31, 1968, that Mrs. Dillard and
Mrs. Pollard are present as special guests, requested Mayor Dillard relinquish the
Chair to Vice Mayor Mba,let; whereupon, Mayor Dillard relinquished the Chair to
Vice MayoF wheeler mbo expressed mixed emotion about the occasion.
Br. Jones offered the following Resolution making formal recognition of
the outstanding services of the Honorable Mayor Denton O. Dillard.
(aiD298) A RESOLUTION relating to the Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor.
{For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 32, page 260.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkins,n, Pollard. and Vice Mayor
Wheeler ............................................ b.
NAYS: None ..............................O. (Mayor Dillard not voting by
virtue of Section 12 of the Charter of the City of Roanoke.)
Vice Mayor Wheeler presented to Mayor and Mrs. Dillard a silver tray
appropriately inscribed from his colleagues.
Mayor Dillard then resumed the Chair.
Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution making formal recognition of
the outstanding services of the Honorable Roy R, Pollard, Senior.
(~1D299) A RESOLUTION relating to the Honorable Roy R. Pollard, Senior.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution ~ook No. 32, page 261.)
~r. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #easts. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, ikeeler aDd Mayor
Dillard ..................................... 6,
NAYS: None .......................O. (Br. Pollard eot voting by virtue
or Section 12 of the Charter or the City of Roanoke.)
Royor Dillard presented to Br. end Bra. Pollard a silver tray appropriately
inscribed from bin colleagues,
Br. Pollard read i statement eddressed to his fellow Councilmen and City
0friciels stating them he was proud to have served with them for the pest four
ye,rs end to have been 8 part of the Bony occolpliskwents expressing the feeling
that it was a Job well done, voicing his kindest regard for those with whom he has
served in the post end extending · worm welcome to the incoming Mayor Bud Councilmen
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC BATTERS:
DEPARTN£NT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bid~
on one Dew three to four ton cab and chassis complete with 2500 gallon (minimum)
flasher unit, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday,
August 26, 1969, 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:
The Tidy Corporation - $12,316.60
Paving Equipment 6 Products Company - 14,045.16
Rish Equipment Company - 14,459.00
Mr. Lash 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. Perktnson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. David K. Link, Chairman, Byron E. Bauer
and Milton E. ih,walter os members of the committee.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids On one
new industrial tractor complete with front end loader, backhoe and cab, said pr,p,sa
to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, August 26, 19660 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 followiog bids:
Bidder Amount Alternate
Seibel Brothers, Incorporated $9,145.60 $8,131.08
Baker Brothers, Incorporated 9,283.00 -
Mr. Perkinson moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appoint(
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. Jones and unanimously adopted.
MaYor Dillard appointed Messrs. David K. Link, Chairman, Byron E. manet and
Thomas B. Ounn as members of the committee.
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ZONIRGoPLANNINGz .Conacil'bcving continued u public hosting on the
rcconmendctloa of the City Ploonlag Commission that Chcpter 2, Sabdivioloa Rngulatiom
of Title XVI, or The Code of the City or Rosa,ks, 1956, cs emended, be revised until
2 p.m., Monday, Augast 26, 1966, the matter Was cgcic before the body.
Ur. Irk,,lev moved thct the pablic hearing be continued until 2
September 2, lq60. The motion mBS seconded by Mr. Dosmell and unonimously nd,pied.
ZONING: Council having continued a public hearing un the request of
Messrs. Lloyd G. nad Cayle ~. Naif that property located on the north side of lelros
Ar,aaa, N. W., between Ylemmoot Street nad Country Club Drive, described ns Lots
25 and 26, Vlemmont, Officio! Tam No. 2660515. be rezoned from C-I, Office and
Institutional District, to C-2, General Commerciol District, tbs matter mas
before the body.
Mr. Arthur B. Crush, Jr., Attorney, representiag the petitioners, appeared
before the body in support Of his clients advising that they have agreed to iccovpor~
lng into tbs deed to the property a clause preventing its os, for used car purposes.
that the deed would be recorded immediately and requesting that the recommendation
of tbs City Planning Commission that the property be fez,ned be authorized.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for res,ming, Mr. Jones
that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and that
the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(n18300) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1. Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 266, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in ~htlon to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have Lots 25 and 26, Map of Vi,mm,nC Land Company, located on the north side of
Melrose Arenne, N. ~., beRm,em ¥iemmont Street and Country Club Drive, Official Tax
No. 2660515, rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General
Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning*Commission has recommended that the hereinafte~
described land be res,ned from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to
General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the written notice and tbs posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section ?1, 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
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in sold notice was held on the 19th
day of August, 1966, at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at mhich
bearing all parties in interest and citizens mere given on opportunity to be heard,
both for and against the proposed Fez,ming; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described laud should be res,ned.
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THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the C~uacil, of the. City of Roanoke that Titl~
IV, 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 Roaeok
be amended in the following particular.and no other, viz.:
Property located on Melrose Avenue, S. M,., between V~ewuont Street end
Country Club Drive, being Lots 2S and 26, Map of Vlewuont Land Company, Official
Tau No. 2660515, designated on Shee~ No. 26~ of the Sectio!ol 1966 Zone Mop, City
of Roanoke, be, and is hereby, changed (rom~C-l, ~ffice and Institutional District,
to C-2, General Commercial District, and that Sheet Ho. 266 of the aforesaid .map be
changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Llsh and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillurd .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
SIGNS: Mr. Thomas #. Aheron of Mack Aheron Advertising appeared before
the body and requested permission to erect a sign for Lendy's Roast Deer Cafe at
3411Milllamson Road which would exceed the square footage permitted by the Zoning
Ordinance. '
Mr. ~heeler moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
additional information, details and report back to Council. The motion was secondec
by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS A~O COMMUNICATIONS:,
D~PARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: A communication from the American Public ~orh
Association advising that Mr. H. Cleats Broyles, Director of Public Marks, will be
awarded the Samuel A..Greeley Service Award at its Special Awards Luncheon of the
1966 Public Works Congress'and Equipment Show at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami
Beach, Florida, Thursday, October 24, was before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication be received and filed and that
a letter of congratulations be sent Mr. Broyles. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Link and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
JUVENILE DETENTION DOME: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that a twenty-inch window fan be purchased for the Juvenile Detention
Home at a cost of $22.00 which would be reimbursed by the Virginia Department of
Welfare and Institutions.
Mr. Pollard moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $22.00 to
Other Equipment under Section =27, *Juvenile Detention Home** of the 1q66-69 budget:
(e16301) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section u27, *Juvenile
Detention Home** of the 1966-6~ Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32. page 262.)
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Mr. Pollurd moved the odoptioo of the Ordinnnce. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Nkeeler ged adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hoswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinsouo Pollord, Wheeler end
Meyer Dillard ............................... ?,
MAYS: Mose ..............~ ........ O.
PAY PLAM-JUVENILE AMD UOMRSTIC B£LATIOMS COURT: The City MinaRet submitte
the following report recommending thor the Pay Plan be amended to provide rev the
employment of a Juvenile end Domestic Relations Court Probotlons Supervisor ss
approved in the 1968-69 fiscal year budget:
'Roanoke. Vlrginiu
August 26, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Rocnoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Iu tbs budget approved for the fiscal year, 1966-69, there
was provided n position in the Juvenile sad Domestic Relations
Court of probation supervisor. This wes provided at Pay Plan
Range R2.
There is no designation of such position within the City*s
Pay Plan end in order to put this position into effect and to
proceed with employment for someone in it, it would be necessary.
for the City Council to amend by ordinance the present pay plan
to include this position.
Consistent with the City Council*s approval of the budget,
it is recommended that the Fay Plan be so amended. This is n
professional position for the direction of work of all the
probation officers within the court and acting in un adminis-
trative capacity somewhat as an assistant to the Chief Probation
Officer.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure
accordingly. The motion was seconded by Mr. LAsh and unanimously a~ pred.
SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted the following report
lng that the offer of Mr. Sidney P. Robertson to purchase city owned property ut
3502 Grandvlew Avenue, M. #., for $1,000.00 be referred to the Real Estate Committe
*Roanoke, Virginia
August 26, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This matter has been before your City Council Real Estate
Committee; however, it is understood from discussion at your
recent City Council meeting that all matters of interest in
purchase of real estate of the City must come to the City
Council initially before they may be considered by the
Committee, Accordingly this matter is directed to your
attention in order that the indicated procedure may be
followed.
The City hun been in receipt of u requeah from Ir,
Sidney F. Robertaoe, 2521 Brand Street, N. W** requesting
to purchase, ns UR initial offer of $1,000.OOt the lot omsed
bp the City mud situated nt 3802 Grundvlew Avenue, N. W.
Thin property la vacant nnd was acquired mhen the Mater
Department assumed enter utilities in this urea of the
City some years uno. mr. Robertsou*s interest is in using
this lot for access to the rear or his home on Broad Street.
It is recommended this mutter be referred to the Real
Estate Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Bfrst
Julian. F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and refer the offer to the Real Estate Committee composed of Messrs. Roy R.
Pollard, Sr.. Chairman. James N. Klncsnon, J. Robert Thomas and Julian F. Hirst rot
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that all
land bus been acquired for the various clear zones for Airport Projects 11, 13. 14.
15 and 16 and application bus been made to the Federal Aviation Administration for
final reimbursement.
MF. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by MF. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
CITY MARKET: The City Manager submitted the following report advising
that Mr. and Mrs. Ralph K. Bowles have requested a ten-year lease with the city on
Stalls 26 and 29 st the City aarket:
*Roanoke, Virginia
August 26, 1968
Honorable Mayor andClty Council
Roanoke, Virginia
As members of City Council are aware, the remodeling of
stalls 26 and 26 at the City Market for use of the Bowles
Bake Shop was completed in late July 1969, and the Bowles
Bake Shop has now acc&pied this space.
The owners of Bowles Bake Shop have requested a ten-year
lease with the City for these two stalls and have requested an
option for an additional ton-year period. I have requested
the City Attorney*s office to prepare the ordinance and lease
in this manner subject toCi~y Council*s approval. Should City
Council pass this ordinance, the City Manager*s office will
consumate this lease with Bowles Bake Shop.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Birst
City Manager'
Mr. Nheeler moved that Council concur in the request and that the followi
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16302) AN ORDINANCE providing for the lease of City Market Stalls
Nos. 26 and 28 to Ralph K, Bowles and Elizabeth T. Bowles, husband and mile,
t/n Bowles Bake Shop, for a term of ten (I0) years upon certain terms and conditions
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~HEREAS, the City has recently amarded n contract for the alteration end
remodeling of certain stalls in the City Barker Building tobetter suit the convcniel
of the teeenta of auld stalls, hereinnfter namedl nnd said tenants have requested
nnd offered to enter into e lease of said stalls for a teYm of ten (10) yearn
commencing nS of the first dcy of August, 1968, upon the terms, conditions nnd
provisions hereinafter provided nnd to be set out in n written lense.
TflBR£FORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Ronnoke that the
City Rnnnger end the City Clerk, acting rev nnd on behalf of the City, be end ere
hereby cnthorized and empouered to enter into nnd execute e written lense between
the City of Roanoke, ns owner nnd landlord, and Ralph K, Bowles cad Elizabeth T,
Boules. husband nad mire. t/n Ramies Bnhe Shop, as tennntn, leasing to said tenants
Stalls NOS. 26 nnd 2B in the City Market Building, in the City of Roanoke, for n
term of ten (10) years, commencing as of the first day of August, 1968, said lease
to provide for the payment to the City by said tenants or e monthly rental of
$150.00. payable monthly, la advance, to the CJtyand to be upon such general form
as is currently used by the City tn the lease of its Market stalls, but to provide
especially for the following:
(n) That the City will furnish heat, light and muter services to Its
said tenants, but will 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 writing of the City;
(c) That should any major alteration, remodeling, renovation or removal
of the City Harken Building, involving or affecting the lensed premises be ordered
or approved by the City Council during any part of the term 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':
intent to so cancel and terminate said lease; and
(d) That as the end of the term of the lease the tenants shall have the
option to renew for un additional term of ten (10) years following the expiration
of the original term of this lease, provided, however, that the monthly rental to be
paid by the tenants during any such term of renewal or extension of this lease shall
be such amount as is, in the sole discretion of the Council of the City of Roanoke,
proper to be received by the City during such additional term, and no such option
for renewal shall be deemed to have been exercised unless and until said Council of
the City of Roanoke shall have fixed, by ordinance of said Council, the amount of
monthly rental to be paid to said City throughout such extended term; said lease,
otherwise, to be upon such form os in approved by the City Attorney.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, LJsk, Perhinson, Pollard, I~heeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................ O.
THAFFIC-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Me·oger submitted · written report
advising that olg·s restricting westbound truck traffic o· 811 of Brsedon Avenue
have been erected and eararcement effected.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received end flied. The motion wes
seconded by Mr. Llsh and ·nenimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted · written report advising
abet Messrs. Arthur T. Elicit ·nd G. F~enh Clement have been reappointed for tun-yea
terms to the Board of Health, retroactively effective July.l, 1968.
MFo Link Bayed that the report be received and filed. The motion wes
seconded by Mr. Pollard end unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that the SH.O0 charge for towing of a vehicle owned by Mrs. Sue Sentoll
be refunded ·nd that he be authorized to explain the situation regarding her com-
plaint of the assessment:
"Roanoke, Virginia
August 26, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Vlrgini·
Gentlemen:
At the City Council meeting of June 17, 1968, Mrs. Sue Santolla
and her mother, Mrs. John O. West, Jr., 517 Riverlnnd Ho·d, S. £.,
appeared before the City Council in conpl·lnt of on assessment
against Mrs. Santolla Of an $8.00 ch·rge for vehicle towing. The
City Council asked for an investig·tion and recommend·tiaa back
to the Council. The circumst·nces ere as folloms.
The vehicle involved was a 1964 automobile bearing Maryland
license and registration. It was observed in several Instances
by police officers parked on Ivy Street, between Riverlead Road
end Walnut Avenue, S. K. The vehicle had been parked at this
loc·tiaa for npproxim·tely hmo weeks. All dwellings in this area
face either Riverlnnd Road or Walnut Avenue and there was the
impression th·t the ·utomoblle was not associated with the residents
and th·t it had been abandoned. Hec·use of this an inquiry mas
not made of the surrounding homes ·nd initially · teletype communi-
c·tion w·s directed to the M·ryl·nd Division of Motor Vehicles to
inquire if there was any stolen report against the vehicle. City
ardan·noes restrict any mOtOr vehicle being p·rked on a street
within the City for more than four consecutive days and on the
early eveningof June 16, 1966, the officers contacted the City
Garage to have the wrecker come to the location to tow the vehicle
to the City Garage for holding. Fnile preparations for taming the
vehicle were in progress, the owner, who I believe was Mr. Santolle,
made himself known to the police officers. The officer released
the vehicle to tbe owner at the scene but required him to pay the
towing fee. No traffic charges were placed against the owner of
the vehicle and according to the records Mrs. Sentolla paid the
fee of $6.00 for towing in the Docket Office on June 16, 10BB.
It would be agreed that some prelimin·ry Inquiry should h·ve
been made with the nearest homes in the area to the vehicle and
instructions on this pkocedure have been issued within the depart-
ment. There was an old policy within the department of charging
· 11 drivers when · wrecker was called and this h·d been · firm
policy of the City. It will be recalled that this gener·l policy
situation cane before the Council sometime ago because of problems
that developed from time to time because of the rigidness of the
policy. The policy no longer exists end hod not for some time
but apparently the communications on this had not been fully
relayed to the particular officers who were involved in this matter.
This also has been reaffirmed to all personnel in the department.
It would be my recommendation that I write a letter to Mrs.
iantolla explaining the situation and also that the towing assess-
ment be refunded.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirat
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
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Wv. Link moved that Council concur iR the recommendation of the City
Manager. The watson mos seconded bF Mr. Ho/mall mad unnnJmonaly adopted.
CORPLAiNTS: The City manager submitted the rollomlng report in connection
mitb the complaint of residents of the Hay Avenue end Franklin Rood area regarding
disturbances created by the operation or the Nem Wood Club advising that the problem
or noise emanating fret the restaurant bas been brought to the attention of the
omner, and that it is impractical to have complete aervnfllence over nil the streets
in the area regarding noise created by persons moving to and from their cern and
operating them:
'Roanoke, Virginia
August ~6, 1968
Honorable #ayor ned City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the City council meeting on July 22, 1968. the Council
received a petition from a number of residents in the area ar
Day Avenue and Franklin Road la complaint of mattere reported to
relate to The New Mood Club and restaurant et 706 Franklin Road,
S. W. The petitioners generally complained as to uhat was stated
to be the disturbance created in the area by the operation of
this establishment. The City Council referred the matter to ne
and this is n report to this date.
The week of the petition, Hr. John Joplin, owner-manager,
sought me and discussed the matter and his operation with me.
Shortly thereafter I met with a committee of ladies representing
the petitioners.
I am of the opinion, based on information thus' far available
to me end obtained by me, that the uwner-~onager fo endeavoring
to operate what might be generally considered as an acceptable
establishment and one of acceptable reputation. He is making use
of close door control, outside security guards and other means.
The two principal complaints of the residents have to do
with noise created by the nightly dances and noise and disturbance
created by persons going to and from their automobiles and starting
up and driving the automobiles off in the late hours of the night.
Overall the problem, without reflection on anyone, either the
business or the residents, is one of zoning and the Justification
for zoning. There has to be a place in today*s community both for
people to live end for establishments of recreation of this type.
They are Incompatible with each other in any area of the City and
a problem arises when they exist together.
At this point, ! do not know of anything that can be done as
to the latter major complaint relating to vehicles in the night.
Noise is created by people moving to and from their cars and
operating the cars. There are extreme situations Of such noise
but it is impractical to have complete surveillance over nil the
streets in the area and be successfully able to curtail such untie.
The problem on which consideration mill have to be given
concerns the sounds of music from the building. I have contacted
the owner in regard to thin and asked his attention. The walls
of the building are relatively thin for the music of the times
Hr, Rosmell moved that the report be received iud filed. The mOtiOn wes
seconded by Mr. Perkiuoon and unanimously adopted,
RATER DEPARTKENT: The City iaaager submitted the rollowlEg report recom-
weeding thEE Section 6, Chapter 1, Title III of the Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, es amended, be amended to provide a service charge Or $7.50 for u 1C-inch
water meter, and that Rule ?, Section S of Chapter 1, Title III or the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as emended, be emended according to o proposed rite schedule:
*Roanoke, Virginia
August 26, 1968
Ronorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The existing schedule for connection charges faf eem water
service and the installation of water meters ore bused apDa cost
figures established during the wid-lg$O*s. Rising costs for labor
and materials have increased to a point where the City now pays
more to install a new service than the City receives for the
service. Service connection costs for residents within the City
during the last fiscal year averaged approximately Sgo.CC while
recent bid price for new S/6-1nch meters incFeased to $32,60
per meter. These figures indicate the rising costs.
Mlth this report, I am forwarding to Council two listings.
one of existing service connection and metering charges and one
of proposed new charges for the same service.
In addition, the City does not presently bate a rate schedule
for providing u lC-Inch fire service connection. As it is antici-
pated that a new service of this size will be installed at the
Ingersoll-Rand Company plant presentl! under construction, It is
recommended that such a charge be established. Therefore. should
Council desire to do so, It is recommended that Title 12, Chapter
l, Section 6, Part C be amended to add:
lC-inch meter $7.50
It is further recommended that City Council, by appropriate
ordinance action, amend Title 12, Chapter 1, Section 5, Rule 7 to
correspond with the attached proposed rate schedule.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Nirst
City Manager*
Mr. Perhlnson moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure effecting the amendment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and
unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the
following report containing the request of Shenandoah Bible College for city water
service to its campus property at 1486 Peters Creek Road, N. M., in Roanoke County:
'Roanoke, Virginia
August 26, 1966
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City is in receipt of a request from the Shenandoah
Bible College for mater service to their new campus property
at 1460 Peters Creek Rood, N. M. This Is property known as the
former Wlldheim Game Farm end is situated in Roanoke County.
The property borders the City liwits and a small parcel of approxi-
mately two-tenths of an acre is within the City. This request
Is brought to the Council consistent with your policy es to
connections outside of the corporate limits.
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Tho COlilgl, !1 Itl roqitlt, ill cxpveiled :ogxot II to
creosiAgly rlsdl8g others oimiiurlycdvIslog us, thom doe to
tho iusdequscy or dov~lopmeAt load within thc City. ootobllah-
mAAtO SACh OS thio requiring icy slzoblo property Are hiving to
go into the County ores. Those ore urbsA typo land usos cid with
the cApsbllltieo of the City 0817 to provide urban services,
there Is this deposdeAoy OA the City for services but the 18ch
of svnllibility of City lind,
AC thlA 18 written, I do Dot have tho eApJAeerJlg details
on this miter service and uoold hope to hive it IA time for the
COUACII*s ~goado,
The College further IAqAlres os to mhether the CouAty utter
rate moAld apply to their property tad it is, of course, their
interest iu obtofolog City rite ff et All possible had to tAlA
effect they take note of a portion of the property being within
the City and that the Bible College is establisb~d es a naA-profit
institution.
Sespectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager"
Hr. Perkinson moved that Council take the matter under advisement. The
motion uss seconded by My. PollArd and unanimously adopted.
After taking the mutter under advisement, Hr. Perhinson moved the toques"
for city wateF service be granted at the regular county wirer rate and that the
City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure. The motion was seconded
by Nv. Lash and unauiuously adopted.
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The City Hansger submitted the following
report in connection with the complaint of citizens of the Southeast section regard
lng disturbances csused by Activities at the Southeast Community Center, expressing
the opinion that the matter should be continued as new supervision has been brought
in and, although it J3 lmpvacticu! to obtain complete control in such a situation,
observation will be continued:
"Roanohe, Virginia
August 26. 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
EoAnoke, ~irgfnia
Gentlemen:
The City Council referred to'me un appearance before the
Council by residents of the general area of Ninth Street, $.
regarding their complaint of mhtt they reported to be disturbances
in the residential neighborhood caused by dances And night Activi-
ties at the SoutheAst Community Center. This Is A report:of the
situation to this date and the Council will be advised of any
further significant developments as might occur.
In this'situation, as in another matter on this Agenda, a
basic problem is the relative incompatibility of a predomlnately
residential neighborhood with au establishment involving night
activities and a number of young people. At the time that the
petitioners appeared before the Council, the ueehly dances had
been discontinued at the Center due to Internal problems. It
is gathered that these dances have souemhAt been resumed,
New supervision has beenbro~ght in of the activities And it
'is felt, up to this point, that the better supervision has hud
a beneficial affect inside and In the immediate area.
There is still noise created'by persons leaving the dance
in'the late evening hours. It is difficult, if not impractical,
to obtain complete control over such S situation. W~ have also
bad some recent complaints to the police department as to noise
In the Area from the bond playing at dances. In fact, as recent as
Saturday night, August IT, 1968.
I feel there ie'ad~nntobe'io' this tTfe bf recreational
facility nad I need On'the part of mlly~OUlg people in the area.
It does require flzw iod constant surveillance by those operating.
It also requires n definite line of authority Ju the operation
or the facility and this perhaps bna been a problem in the pest
where tun separate organizations were lng.aired..
I om or the opinion that the matter should be continued end
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. BUrst
Julian F. fllrst
City Reneger'
Mr. Link moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
Appearing in connection with the matter, Mr. Lewis Bernard advised there
had been an incident of shooting at the center Friday, August 23. 196B.
Mr. Boswell moved that the question regarding the shooting incident be
referred to the City Manager for Study and report to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
PARKS A~ PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted the
following report proposing that the purchase of city equipment be done on e purches~
"Roanoke, Virginia
August 26, 196B
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
In the purchase of several of the items of equipment in-
been giving consideration to a new approach to purchasing that
is being used In, many localities. This is a purchase-maintenance
contract wherein the City would buy the equipment end with the
The advantage of this type of contract is especially applicable
where the City somewhat binds itself to purchase the lowest bid.
In going strictly for low bid, there is left open tbe matter of
maintenance expense over the initial prime operational years of
the equipment. There is no opportunity under strictly low bid
of comparative situations between equipment. This type of proposed
arrangement mould bring this into use end would afford the City a
Such an arrangement is particularly possible when the equip-
ment being acquired in relatively confined to a single purpose
use and there can be evaluated by the dealer the expense of
maintenance for future estimating purposes.
amount wherein at the end of five years or a stipulated number
of hours if the City wanted to sell or trade in the unit of equip-
I am attaching a copy of such a guarantee as would be pro-
posed to be used and me would be glad to discuss this' mlth the
Council prior to proceeding with the advertisement.
Ne would consider this applicable to the tractor and the
loader that are the two prime equipment items for the landfill use.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. BUrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager#
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meeting or Council. The motion mss seconded by Mr. Potlard and unanimously adopted.
HEARTH DEPARTMENT: The CJiy Manager submitted tkn tallowing report advJsi
that a nam Ordinance Is being prepared applicable to meeds and brush which mould
'loanoke, Virginia
August 26. 1960
Honorable Mayor sad City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentleuee:
Daring the auumer mantas almost all departments of the City
calls and complaints regarding both meeds and underbrush sometimes
on occnpled property but particularly ca vacant or unoccupied
lots and tracts or land. The pursuit to these couplaints involves
a great number of man-hours and erfurt. Oftentimes the difficulty
is in absentee omuership. A further difficulty is that me detect
a lot or receive n complaint and by the time me locate and contact
the omser and attempt to persuade, the better part o! the snmmer
I am sure that the Mayor and members of the Council receive
various citiuen complaints or citizen observations about the
condition of vacant lots.
Probably one of our biggest problems is In the present
ordinance, ghile this makes a requirement for the cutting of
lots. it does not spell out certain procedures or administration
and procedures of having the lots cleaned if the owner fails,
light of continuing public Interest in this. I bring this to the
Council only to advise you that we are in the process now of
preparing a nam ordinance applicable to weeds, brush, et cetera,
which we hope to have reviewed by all of the persons who mould
be concerned in handling lt. As soon as this is done, me mould
like to bring this to the City Council mith a recommendation of
perhaps get n higher satisfaction in results.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. HiFst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Nheelev moved that the report he received and filed. Zbe motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC:AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report in
connection with the excess vehicular parking immediately in front of Roanoke
Municipal (Woodrum) Airport terminal building expressing the opinion that redesign
of the public parking lot and relocation of rental car agencies mill help alleviate
the situation, that the public use operators have been requested not to tie up the
space and that a secuJrty attendant Is needed:
"Roanoke, Virginia
August 26, lgHH
Hooorable Mayor and City Council
Roanote, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council referred to me several meetings ago reported
excess vehicular perking immediately in front of the Municipal
Airport terminal building. This has been a difficulty and the
situation as brought to the attention of City Council has from
time to time existed.
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air passenger traffic his directly Increased motor vehicle move-
me·t. Along with this has been a· increase in limousines,
coming to the terminal to discharge sad pick ap posse·gars. The
curb ap·ne l· front of the termilui is totally.inadeq~s*e'for
oil these purposes, Additionally, there Ii not at our terminal
au outside dispatcher that is generally situated ·t many major
terminals who is i· a position tO keep limousines ·nd taxicabs
moyl·g, Even Jr there mer~ · dispatcher, there Is 8 lJBlt US to
backup space rot these types of vehicles,
It would be my hope that l· the design ot the eztenslon to
the east of the air terminal that there would be'better spacing
arrangements for this situntio~, In the redesign of the public
parking lot, which has to come, this should~a~so be benefitted.
As it Is Bow laid out, the roadusy arrungment in front o~ the
terminal is very insufficient in space and design to handle the
roluse coming to the terminal and to accommodate the situation
Me are of the opinion that when the Hertz Rent-A-Cur agency
relocates its maintenance end standby facilities on land which
the City Is leasing that this will be one step ia benefit. As
your Council committee mentioned in their report on the Hertz
for · similar arrangement.
Ail of the public use operators have been instructed on this
matter not to tie up this space and not to keep unattended vehicles
in front of the terminal. The police have also been requested to
maintain more frequent surveillance immediately in front of the
terminal as to che sftoatfoo. These are the Immediate steps that
I Om Of the opinion that time is rapidly on us when there
should be provided at the Airport for certain'periods of the day
and night · uniform security guard or attendant. This type of
person is needed for · number of reasons, parking surveillance and
assista·ee being only one of these numerous reasons. I would hope,
not later then the next budget, that · recommendation Mould to
to Council to this effect. ~e ·end something ffl the way of ·
security attendant in the airport terminal area during the periods
of day when there is heavy movement of people and especially
during the early part of the night. This would be of assistance
also in parking enforcement.
Respectfull~ submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Boswell moved that the matter be referred to the Airport
Committee composed of Messrs. Roy L. Webber, Chairman, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Julian F.
Dirst, Marcus B. Kaplan, HJlliam H. Carder, Robert N..~oody, J.
Frantz and Francis X. Carroll for study, report and recommendation to Council~ The
motion was seconded by Mr. Perkiuson and unanimously adopted.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: The City Manager submitted a
written report advising that · groundbreaking ceremony for the new municipal buildin
annex has been scheduled for lO ·.mo, Mednesday, August 28, 1968.
Hr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lash and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the followi
report on the changes in the personnel of the Police Department and the Fire Depart-
meat for the month of June, 1968:
"Roanoke, Virginia
August 26, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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Listed below Il tko states or the personnel Cbalgel rot aka
Police aid tko rfr~ Depirtmeat as of June 30, 1968,
afire
'Fireman IlekaTd I, #ebry reffgled Jan* f, 1968o te accept
empl6yment with Western Electric Company. He was employed ~ovember
' There is one vacsacF in the Fire Deportment.°
'Police
*John R. meuse, Patrolman - Employed June 6. 1968.
*Lewis E. Logwood. Jr** Patrolman o Resigned June 10, 1969,
Employed Febrnary 1, 1965.
'Ending June 30, 19~8 - 8 vacancies (~omber includes hem lg6H-6g
budget positions.)
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Nirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
Mr. Perkinson moved that the report he received and flied. The motion
seconded by mr, Link and unanimously adopted.
PARKS A~D PLAYGROUNDS-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The City Attorney submitted
a written report transmitting on Ordinance dedicating the Optimist Club property
for public park and recreation use and providing for inclusion of the property into
the existing Norwich Community Park.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(c16303) AN ORDINANCE dedicating certain public property for public park
and recreational use~ and providing for the inclusion of said property within the
City*s existing Norwich Community Park.
~EREAS, the City has recently acquired certain lands hereinafter mentione,
lying in the Norwich Section of the City, adjacent to the present westerly limits
of Norwich Commnnity Park, said lands havin9 been acquired by purchase from The
Optimist Club of Roanoke, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Council being conscious cf the need and propriety for odditio
al recreational areas lu the section of said Clty'wberein said land is situate, deem
the entire parcel of said land suitable for the purposes Of n public park and
recreational area.
THEREFORE. DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that there
is hereby dedicated for use as o public park and for public recreational purposes al
those certain lots or parcels of land lying on the easterly side of Rolfe Street,
between Buford Avenue and Roanoke Avenue, S. W., adjacent to the westerly limits of
Normich Community Park. said lauds containing, in the aggregate, 0,45g acre, more
less, and being the same lands recently conveyed to the City by The Optimist Club
of Roanoke, Virginia.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the property hereinsbove dedicated for public
park and recreational purposes and use shall be incorporated in and made a part of
Norwich Community Park.
The motion mss seconded by Mr. Jones smd sd~pled by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: #essrs. B,smell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Pollerdo Wheeler nad
Wa/or Oillsrd ................. ~ ......... 7.
NAYS: None .....
ZONING: Council having voted to reconsider its policy referring to
edminlstrntlee or certein previsions of Section 49 of the Compreheoslre Zoning
Ordinance adopted.August 29, 1966, relating to applications for certificates of
occupancy rot nonconforming uses. the City Attorney submitted n uritten report
transmitting a.Besolution expressing the desire of Council in the matter.
Mr. H,smell moved that the time limit for owners or occupants of property,
the present use of uhlch was made nonconforming by the enactment on August 29,
1966, of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - 1966. be extended until December 1,
1960. to make application to the Administrator faf the certificate of occupancy
St,Tided for in Section 49 of the Ordinance and offered the following Resolution:
(zlO304) A RESOLUTION expressing the Ccuncll*s policy with reference to
administration of certain provisions of Section 49 of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance = 1966, adopted August 29, 1966, ns relates to applications for certiftcnt~
of occupancy for nonconforming uses.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 32. page 263.)
My. D,swell moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. D,swell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ ?.
HAYS: None ....................OD
STATE HIGHMAYS: Council baring directed the City Attorney to prepare
the prope~ measuresrePealing Ordinance No. 18252 and dedicating for public street
purp6ses certain property needed for the widening and improvement of U. S. Route
220, he submitted the following report transmitting the measures:
"August 26, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
As directed by the Council at its meeting held on August 19th
and after discussing the matter with Mr. O. Jo Hurt. District
Right-of-Way Engineer. who has idvised that a formal dedication
by the CounEll of the City-owned land described in Ordinance No.
18252 as needed for the proper improvement and widening of U. S.
Route 220 under Project 0220-126-103, RM-201, (Franklin Road.
S. W.), mill be sufficient for the purposes of said Project and
that the Commonwealth may not, in a project of this type, purchase
such land from the City at what may be Its actual or agreed value,
I have prepared and transmit to the Council for consideration and
recommended adoption the following measures:
(n) An emergency ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 16252
heretofore adopted on July 29, 1968, providing for
actual sale and conveyance of the aforesaid land
for a consideration of $18,538.00; and
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(b) Aa crdiaunno which would set uside sad dedicate for
public street purposes mid uses tho tn0 parcels of
laud set out.tad described es Parcel *A* - No, 001
old Parcel 'O' - Mo. 010 ia Ordinance Mo; 16252,
oforossid. This ordloance, likewise, hos been pre-
Respectfully,
S/ J. M. liacaaon
City Attorney"
Mr, Perkinson offered the following emergency Ordinance reptullag Ordinance
Mo. 16252:
(alB30S) AM ORDINANCE repealing Ordiunnce No. 18252, grunting to the
Commonwealth of Virginia the right to purchase certain property of the City needed
for the widening and improvement of a portion of O. S. Route 220 (Frenhlin Road,
$. W.), upon certain terms nnd conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full tent of Ordlhsnce, see Ordinance Boob Mo. 32, page 263.)
Mr. Perhleaon moved tbs adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by NF. Fneeler end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Rosuell, Jones, Link, Perhlosnu, Pollard, Rbceler and
#Dyer Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
Hr. Perkinson then offered the following emergency Ordinance dedicating
for public street purposes certain property needed for the widening'and'improvement
of D. S. Route 220:
(z16306) AN ORDINANCE dedicating for public street purposes and uses
certain property owned by the City, necessary for the widening nad improvement of
Franklin Road, S. #., a portion of U. S. Route 220, in the City, to be accomplished
under Highway FroJect 0220-12B-103, RW-201; and providing for an emer0ency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32. page 265.)
Mr. Perklnsco moved the adoptien of the Ordinance. The motion Was secbnded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the folio,lng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk. Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler end
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a fin uncial report of the City
of Roanoke for the neath of July, 1968.
Yr. Llsk moved that tbe report be received end filed. The motion was
seconded by Wr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
RAGES-PAY PLAN-SCBOOLS: Council having referred to the Personnel Board a
petition signed by fifteen school library clerks, requesting that they be reclaesifle
to Ronge 12 or higher retroactive to July 1. 1968. for study, report end recommenda-
tion, the Personnel Board submitted the following report:
"August 14, 1968
Boaornble Rayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virglula
that the
Range 10
Follouing Is a report fram the Roanoke COty'Personnel Board
concerning n petition of fifteen (15) Library Clerks to be re-
classified to Range 12 or higher retroactive to July 1, 1968.
This petition was before City Council at its weaning ga July 2.
1968 and it men referred to the Personnel Board roy study and
recommendation. Oar recowweodotioa la as follows:
The position of School Library Clerk remain in the pay plan
of the City at its present status of pay rouge 9. fn addition,
it is recowwesded any School Library Clerk having completed
eighteen (18} hours.of Library Science at the University of
Virginia Extension be reclassified to School Secretary 1
This recomweadation was voted on unanlwously by members of
the board.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Ralph M. Bowles
Ralph M. Bowles
Vice Chairman'
In this connection the City Manager submitted the following report advisin
assignment of the school library clerks warrants their classification os
instead of Range 9:
'Date: August 26, 1968
To: Mayor and City Council
Fram: Julian F. Birst, City Manager
Subject: Library Clerks
It is anticipated there will appear before the City Council
representatives of the School Library Clerks in regard tn their
pay classification. The situation is as follows. The School
Library Clerks and the School Secretary-=Library Clerks in 1967-68
were classified in Pay Range 10. In the revision of the Pay Plan
= for lg6B-69, they were classified in Pay Range 9. This meant an
Increase in their salary classifications of I0 percent approximately.
Some of the other positions with which they were equated in 1967-68
such os School Secretory I moved to Pay I~e lO--it meant an 15
percent increase. This ia their issue.
I will have to admit to largely an error on my part In the 196S-69
classification, as I was of the opinion that the School Library
Clerks were persons who did clerical work under the individual
School Librarians and I could see no justification for rating
them as high as Bange 10 in the 1968-69 Pay and Classification
Plan.
Since the budget has been completed and the matter has come up,
it has been brought to my attention and I have realized that these
people are the Librarians within the schools that have libraries.
Some of them have had special training in this work which has
consisted, to this point, of approximately IS hours in classes of
children literature, book selection, administration of school
libraries, et cetera. Some of the persons have not availed them-
selves of this training.
The following is n detailed breakdown of the salary situation.
including the comparative School Secretary I.
6001
1967-68 School Library Clerk Mange 10
276 292 306 320 336 352
1968-69 Range 9 306 320 .336 352 372 390
1010
1967-68 School Secretary I Range !0
276 · 292 306 320 336 352
1968-69 Range 10 320 336 352 372 390 410
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School Socratary - Library Clerk - Image lO
196T-69 · 2T6 292 306 320 336 352
1966-69 Binge 9 306 320 336 352 372 390
There are 27 School Library Clerks. The additional 5 percent, or
approximately $18 per person represents $496 per 10·th or $5032
per year or $4G60 for IO months.
There are 9 School Secretary-Library Clerks at aa average of $18
per iolab per person rot · total of $162 per mouth it 5 percent
increase, or $1944 rot 12 months or $1620 for In Iontha.
The above it S percent addition totals $7776 for e 12-sooth year
and $6480 for Il months,
From ny own observations, I would have no objection to the adjust-
ment and in reflecting bach, had I realized the assignment of these
people, I think the 15 percent mould have bee· in order in the
original Pay Plan as there would hare bee· no Justification in the
cutback from 15 percent to 10 percent.
Reepectfnlly,
S/ Julia· F. HIFSt
Julian F. Hlrst
City Ma·suer'
After a discussion of the question, Mr. Jones moved that the report of the
Personnel Board be received and filed, that Council concur Jo the report of the City
Manager and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure placing
the school library clerks in Range 10 of the Pay Plan. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Lisk anduunninously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having appointed a committee composed o f
Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Howard E. Radford and Frank N. Perhinson, Jr., lo
work with the Civic Center architects in determining the size of · scoreboard for
the coliseum, the committee submitted the following report recommending that the
scoreboard for the Boaaohe Civic Center Coliseum be a fourteen-foot overall tapernd,
four-sided multi-purpose scoreboard suspended as shown on the plans at au estimated
cost of $70,000.00 and that the speaker cluster frame now proposed be enlarged
sufficiently to receive the scoreboard at au estimated cost of $300.00 to $500.00:
"August 20, 1966
Honorable Mayor and
Members of Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Several meeks ago y0u appointed the undersigned committee to work
with the Civic Center architects in determining the size of a
scoreboard for the coliseum. This your committee has done and
wishes to report the following:
1. That the scoreboard be a four sided multi-purpose
scoreboard capable of scoring all major indoor events,
i.e., hockey, baseball, wrestling, boxing, trach and
field and rodeo, etc. That the board be so suspended
that it be located in the center ice urea as shown on
the Civic Center plans.
2. That the dimensions of the scoreboard be 14 feet overall
tapered in accordance with the best architectural design
to give the best appearance. It mas determined that a
larger sign would have been preferred however, the
capacity of tho steel limits the sire of the sign due
to involved weights.
3, That the speaker minster frame BOW proposed be emlorged
sufficiently to receive the 14 foot scoreboard recommended,
It is estimated that it will cost from $300,00 to $500,00
to enlarge the speaher cluster frame,
4, That recomwendatfOnf be wade at this time la order that
the. architect might, proceed with the final design rot
the scoreboard amd it is further recommended that the
committee be continued to work with the architects and
others in obtaining the sign,
5, The estimated cost fOr the 14 foo~ scoreboard'wili bl
approximately $70,000.00.
Sincerely,
S/ James E, Jones
,. S/ Howard E. Rudford
Howard E. Radford,
S/ Frank N. Perkinson Jr.
#r, Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinsoo and unanimou~ly adopted,
SEGREGATION-PARKS A~D PLAYGROUNDS-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: Council
David K, Lisk, John M. Boswell and Julian F. HJrst u petition signed by 720 residen
of Southeast requesting that a swimming pool be constructed in Fellah Park for stud
report and recommendation to Council, the committee submitted the following report
recommending that the city extend its present contract with TAP which would authorl
TAP to use land in Fellah Pork on which would be constructed a swimming pool under
*August 21, 1968
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
Members, Roanoke City Council
On April 8, 1968, citizens ~epresenting the Roanoke Valley Council
on Human Relations and the Seriously Concerned Citizens of the
Roanoke Valley appeared before Council and requested that the
parks and playgrounds in the low income areas be upgraded; that
the hours of park operation be extended; and, that the Council
consider making available to Total Action Against Poverty (TAP)
sufficient lands in several City parks on which TAP would con-
ctruct, operate, and maintain swimming pools for a program in
whicbthey had been grunt~d permission to participate. Council
referred their request to the undersigned Committee. and later
adopted the Committee*s report which included expenditure of
fonds for upgrading several parks in the City* and aaordinance
and contract for TAP to construct three (3) pools on land made
available in Uashington, Hurt, and Eureka Parks.
The Committee further advised Council that TAP intended to construct
u swimmingpool in Southeast Roanoke=on a lot to be made available
to TAP by a private citizen. It was generally agreed· that TAP
. would proceed to utilize this particular lot which in located in
the 800 block of Church Avenue, S, E,,.even though the lotwas
small and not adequate for the location of a facility of thin
type. Council, in approving the recommendations and tahiog action
indicated above, continued, the Committee in the event future action
was needed on the part of the City.
Several weeks ago, Lewis Bernard along with others, appeared
before Council and presented a petition which allegedly contained
934 signaturec of individuals in Southeast Roanoke petitioning
Council to permit TAP to construct a pool in Falloe Park similar
to the one now in use in Mashington Path; and, also that the funds
contained in the will of the late Mr. Fellah be made available for
use in this construction in order that the pool might be enlarged
and the necessary toilets and showers be constructed. CounCil at
that time referred this request to the Committee which had been
continued for study and recommendation.
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This Committeo has let on one (1) occasion tod dil~Ussed on
several leClllOll till request nad hive'S0 report tho folloulog=
Clerk of Council ben reviewed tbs petltlol cud oR ebeakleg
sod rechecking, tflds tilt tiltI Ire 720 signatures OB tko
pltltlo, of wiicb 224 nra under tko see or Iaea(y-one (21)
old aloe (6) live outside tko Southeast urea. This brings
tko total, il r.r II we cai determine, to 48? actual sigh.-
AS or this dire. the Ceuwittee ill received tug (2) letter in
opposition to this request tod the Chlirwon bas received fourteen
(14) telephone culls iron Individuals eupressing sIullsr oppo-
sition. One Of tbs telephone coils was frei u person living outside
the Southeast Iron.
Kith the infcrwutlon mentioned ebbve, tie Couulttee obtained n
COpy or the sewer maps of the City or Roanoke, the location of
perlons hsvltg signed the petition in favor of the pool as well
as those persons who isys indicated opposltloh to the pool were
located aa the lop enpeclnlly those situated Iwledintely adjacent
to end one block removed from the park. It Was the feeling of
the Coumittee tint these residences uould be more effected by
the'pool locution-In Pollon Park than possibly anyone else. Our
findings ore as follows:
1. There are q6 residences located Jn the above mentioned
study area.
2. Of the 96, 28 have expressed no opinion. S are opposed,
and 60 have signed the petition favoring this project in
Palina Path.
Kith the assistance of the sewer map, tie Committee investigated
the area.and, due to the location of existing sanitary sewer lines
and the size of rater lines, selected an area In the far No~tbeast
corner of Palina Park as the most logical location for the con-
struction of the requested swimming pool. A separate and individual
inspection confirmed this location selected from the map available.
For Council consideration, the Committee reviewed the contract
the City now has with TAP for the three (3) pools -- two (2) of
which are under construction and one (1) which has been completed.
This contract is, in the opinion of the Committee, a good contract
and provides sufficient protection to the City on all accounts
covered.
Further questions as to the size of the pool proposed for Falloa
Park° amount of funds available from TAP, start of construction,
how money set aside by Mr. Fallon would be used if wade available,
and an agreement on a contract was listed by the members of the
Committee. These questions were sent to TAP for answer and a
verbal answer to these questions was given by MF. Bob Kerr,
assistant to Mr. C. P. Brumfteld. These answers are as follows:
1. If money, left by Mr. Fallon. could be wade available
tie size of the pool in Fallon Park would be slightly
larger than the one In Washington Park and the required
toilets and shower facilities could be facloded.
2. $15,000 has been set aside by TAP for the construction
of this facility if O suitable location could be found.
3. TAP would sign a contract subject to City approval
as they have done previously.
4. Construction would start Immediately.
For ConncJl*s further Information, the Committee has been advised
by Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor, that there now exists in
the Fallon Park Swimming pool account $9,505. This then means that
if this fund could be made available, the total amount available for
this project would be $23,505.
With the above in mind, your Committee recommends that the City
extend its present contract-with TAP which would authorize TAP
tO nsc land In Fellah Park on which would be constructed a swimming
pool under the following conditions:
1. That the general location selected by the Committee be
acceptable to TAP.
2. Them eeoesserF eld 'epp~o~ed toilet fScllitib~ end' ' '
showers be i·cl·dsd im this ~roJect SiBllSr to. those ''
to be fur··shed bt Hurt Bad Eurehe Porks.
3. That thb Felloe Perk swimming pool funds be bode
available for the project which will wean the carrying
out of conditlom two (2) above es well ek providing ·
larger facility.
Chairman : 'S/ James'E','~Jone's '
Job· W. BOSWell Dissented
David R. Link S! David E, Link'
ApPearing in support of the swimming pool in Falloa P·rh were Mrs. Joyce
Nunley end Mr. Lewis Bar·etd. ,
Hrs. Wllll·w A. Tingle expressed the opinion that she wes in favor of
swimming pools In the city generi:l,ly.
NJss Connie Smith stated that she wis in favor of the co·structlo· of
swimming pools for the public but they should be larger then the one in Wash·agio·
Park.
Hrs. Fo G. Longnecker appeared in opposition to tbs swimming pool.
Hr. Boswell expressed the opinion that if · swimming pool is constructed
in Fellah Park there mill be requests for them in other parks and he does not think
it is to the best i·terest of the city to tar· operation of a facility of this tlpe
over to Total Act·o· Against Poverty.
Mayor Dillard questioned the legality of using the Fellah Path fund for
this purpose.
Mr. Jones moved that Council conc·r in tbs recommendations of the camm·tie
The motion wes seconded by Hr. Link end lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Llsh end Perkinson .........................3.
NAYS: Messrs. Boswell. Pollard, Rheeler and Mayor Dillard .......4.
CITY AUDITOR: Council having referred to a committee composed of #easts.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman. Benton O. Dillard. Vincent S. Wheeler and J. Robert
Thomas the bids of The National Cash Register Company, Burroughs Corporation end
Inter·atfonal Busl·ess Machines Corporation on furnishing digital computer and
related equipme·t to the City of Roanoke for tabulation, reps,ri, and recommendation
to Council. the committee submitted the fo.llowing report recommending that the bid
of International Business Nuchines Corporation be accepted:
"August26. 1q68
The Honorable Council of the City of Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meeting of August lg. 1968. yon referred to the under-
signed for study end recommendation bids received from B~rroughs
Corporation. International Business Machines Corporation end The
National Cash Register COmpany to furnish to the city a digital
cowpu?r an? ~releted equip.went.
The committee originally appointed u·der Resolution Ho.
16141 adopted on the 30th day of November. 1964. has conducted
· continul·g study of the city's date processi·g needs end,
pureun·t to a directive of the ci'ty Coo·oil ut Its meeting of
April 26. 1965. has proceeded toward the establishment of a
computer system in the office of the City Auditor by mahing use
. of available time on equipment owned by others (Service Bureau)
end now believes that the time has arrived to establish · computer
system on a rental-omnership basis by the city.
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Of tbu bids received, only thom of lutoreutl~usl Businoos
Jsckfnus Corporation msS.complete end conformed to tie cityeo
roqulromuots, The bid of BurrUugb* COrpuration~W&s*oti
complete nor in ec~orduucu mJtb the e~ooifiCiti6u* amd, in
udditloo, was high oo itu eqbipmont it bid. The bider National
Cash Register mas lot complete, mas based upon equipment that
the committee does ual consider meeting the eityfs rlquirhmuets,
nod d~es Rot meet the clty*s roquireneots on the qusstiou of
backup, that is, installed operations or compatible equipment in
the city nueberiog nt least three.
The bid of luternntioanl Business Machines mis complete,
met oil the city*s specifications, and was based upon n three-year
continuous study in nil of the departments and operations, of the
city government, inclndJtg schools.
It is the committee*s recommendation that the bid of Inter-
Purchasing Agent be directed to issue orders for both rental *od
purchase of the equipment ns outlined therein, end to enter into
a contract for service on the purchased equipment.
Adequate funds are included in the 1968-6g Budget,
Respectfally submitted,
$! Roy R, Pollard, Sr.
ROy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
$! Benton O. Dillard
Benton O. Dillard
S! Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent $. Faeeler
5/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas'
Messrs. Richard L. Andersen end Last*ncc S. Manuel of the National Cash
Register Company appeared before the body and asked for an opportunity to resubmit
a bid since the bid of National Cash Register Company was Iow and considered
incomplete.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in
the recommendation of the committee. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Perhlnson and
unanimously adopted.
Mr. Pollard offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the
proposal of International Business Machines Corporation for furnishing · certain
digital computer and related equipment:
'A~ ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of International
Business Machines Corporation for furnlabin9 a certain digital
computer and related equips*at to the City; authorizing the
proper City Officials to execute the requisite lease for part of
said equipment; authorizing the issuance of purchase orders for
certain items of said equipeent; rejecting certain other bids;
and providing for an emergency.
WHEREAS, at the meeting of the Council held on August lq,
1968, and eater due and proper advertisement therefor, three
(3) bids *ere received by the City for the supply of a digital
computer and related equipment, all of which said bids were opened
and read he[ore the Council and thereafter referred to a committee
for study, tabhlation and report; and
WHEREAS, said committee has recommended in writing to the
Council the acceptance of the bid hereinafter mentioned, it being
the lowest and best bid received by the City, and being the only
one meeting all of the City*s specifications sod requirements
made for said equipment, and fnnds sufficient for the payment
of the sums hereinafter authorized having heretofore been
appropriated by the Council for the purpose; and
IfHEEEAS, rot the usual dull! operation of tke wuuicipui
goreruweutt en ewergeoey is denned to exist in order that this
ordinance take effect upon its passage.
THEREFORE, RE IT OEDAIHEO by the Council of tke City or
Roanoke es follows:
1. That the proposal of International Huslueuo #ochlnes
Corporation to lense to the City, in full accordance with the
Clty*n specifications wide therefor nad uitk said bidder's propo-
¢o)
Hsnhiue Hodel
one (11
IHH 202S DC(24K)
Monthly
Feature Description Eeutul
Centralprocesslng
Unit $2,olo
4595 Card Read Punch
Attach. 275
4590 Printer Attachment 450
4590 Dish Attachment 370
4440 1400 Computability lO0
(b) one (11
IBM 1052 ? Printer Keyboard 65
(c) one (l)
IBM 2540 I Card Read Punch 680
5090 Punch Feed Read 25
(d) one (11
IBM 1403 2 Printer (600 lpn) 775
(e) one (1)
IBM 2311 1 Dish Orive 590
(f) one (11
IBM 2311 I Disk Drive 590
(g) one (11
IBM 2311 I Dish Drive 590
for a total monthly rental to said Corporation of $6,520,
until June 30, 1969, thereafter such monthly rental to remain
the sane during each succeeding fiscal year unless changed by the
bidder as of the commencement of any fiscal year after three
mouths* prior written notice to the City. the City reserving the
right to discontinue the rental of any machine Or terminate said
agreement on the effective date of any such change; provided.
that when a machine Is used by more than one shift of machine
operating personnel, an extra charge for each hour of use by
such extra shifts shall be made at the rate of l/l?6th of 50~
of the monthly availability charges, be. and said bid is hereby
ACCEPTED; and the City Manager and the City Clerh be. and they
are hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the
City. to execute and to seal and attest, respectively, the
following two (2) documents:
(11 a requisite written lease agreement, written for a term of
one year. effective on or before the 15th day of March, lq6q,
or as of the dote of installation of the computer complex, should
such occur first, and thereafter from month to month, unless
terminated by either party on three months' prier notice, the
terms of which shall incorporate the provisions of this ordinance
and the City's specifications on which such bid was made and the
form of which shall be approved by the City Attorney; said lease to
contain provision for payment of travel expenses of IHH*s Customer
Engineers, when the services of such engineers ore required, if and
when the distance from the IBH*s nearest branch office or resident
location ever exceeds fifteen miles from the location of the Clty*s
leased computer equipment~
(2) the requisite Systens Supplenent to Agreenent for IBM
Hachiue Service, encompassing provision for possible billing
for overtime use of the leased equipment.
2. That the further proposal of International Business
Machines Corporation to furnish, sell and deliver to the City,
f.o.b, factory, in fnli accordance with the CJty*s specifications
made therefor and with said bidder*s proposal:
Machine Model No. Description 'Purchase Price
(a) one (11
IBM 029 C22 Card Punch $5,725.00
(b) one (11
IBM 085 1 Collator $6.750.OO,
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be, and*said proposal is kezeb7 A¢CEPTEDI and tbm ¢itFfs-Porobssiag
Agent be. nad be is bsreby outborined old dirantad to iliad tho
reqnlalte purchaso orders to the suocessrul'bidder in accordance
ulib the aforesaid proposal, the Clty*s specifications mode rot
the ssppIy Or sold mncbJmes iBd the provisions of this'ordinance.
and said Purchasing Agent is farther authorized to execute the
requisite Agreement rot Purchase or said machines required by
the snccessrel bidder.
BE XT FURTHER ORDAINED that all other bids mede to the City
for the supply of the aforesaid equipment, or parts thereof, be,
and said other bids nra hereby REJECTED~ the City Clerk to So
notify said other bidders sad to express to each the Cltyts
appreciation or said bids.
BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that. an emergency existing, this
ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon ils passage.'
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perklnson.
Mr. Fneeler expressing the opinion that the emergency Ordinance Should be
reviewed by the City Attorney moved that action on the Ordinance be carried over
until the next regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. LIsk and
unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIRS: None,
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONIKG: Ordinance No. 16263. on second reading, rezonlng certain propertle
located north of Orange Avenue, N. M.. bounded on the west by Tenth Street and the
east by Burrell Street. from R6-1. General Residential District, and RD, Duplex
Residential District, to RS-3, Single Family Residential District. having previously
been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was agile before the
body. Mr. Perklnson offering the following for its second readingand final adoption:
(~18283)- AN OROINA~CE to amend Title IV, Chapter 4.1. Section 2. of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheets Nos. 203 and 223, Sectional
1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 25T.)
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link. Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
dayor Dillard ............................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................... O.
SPECIAL PERRITS-EASEMENTS: Ordinance No. 18285. on second reading,
electrical distribution systems and services, together with accessories thereto, tn
the northeasterly ~ortion of Lake Street, S. E., adJacent tn lands of Roanoke Hosplta
Rssoctatton. having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over. was again before the body, Mr. Perkinson offeringthe following for its
second reading and final ado~ tide:
(m18285) AN ORDINANCE authorizing end permitting the eccroachment,
heat, water, utility end electrical distribution systems and services, together mit
accessories thereto, ia the northecsterly portion orLak~Street, S. B., adjacent
to lands of Roanoke Hospital Association.
(For full tent.of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No, 32, page 256.)
Mr, Perklnaon moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was aecond
ed by Mr. Pollard end adopted by the follomJng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................... ~ ......... 7.
NAYS: None ......................O.
SPECIAL PERMITS-£ASERENTS: Ordinance No. 16286. on second rending,
authorizing the grant of a perpetual easement, upon certain condition's, to Roanoke
Hospital Association for certain rights-of-may and easements over. under, through
across certain property of the City of Roanoke. within the old Hill Mountain lucia
Railway right-of-way, for the constrnction, operation, repair, maintenance and
replacement of certain underground heat, water, power, utility and electrical
services and distribution systems, having previously been before Council for its
first reading, read and laid over, mas again before the body, Mr. Nheeler offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(z18266) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the grant of a perpetual easement,
upon certain conditions, to Roanoke Hospital Association for certain rights-of-way
within the old Mill Mountain Incline Railway right-of-way, for the construction,
power, utility and electrical services and distribution systems.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 259.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde~
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Pa,hanson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. 7.
NAYS: None ......~ ............... O.
STATE HIGHMAYS: Council hating carried over a Resolution establishing
a local highway safety commission; providing for the membership thereof and the
meetings of such members; and prescribing the duties of such commission until its
regular meeting of August 26, lgOH, the matter was again before the body.
Mr. Fdeeler moved that the Resolution be carried over until the next
regular meeting of Council on September 2, 1968. The motion was seconded by
Mr. PerkJnson and unanimously adopted.
MOTIONS AND MXSCELLAE~OUS BUSINESS:
ANNEXATION: Mr. Wheeler presented an annexation Ordinance expreasing th~
opinion that it might be wise to carry it over a week, moved that the matter be
carried over until the nqxt regular meeting of Council au September 2, 1968, The
motion was seconded by Mr. Link and uaautiously adopted.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ~ELFAIE: #cyst Dillard coiled ·tt··tl·x to o voc·ncy
OR the Advisory Bo·rd of Public Welfsre for · term ending Hovembor ?t 1968.
i;~'lrheeler'moved tb·t the matter b· carried over until th· oext regol·r
meeting of Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkloson nad umonlmously adopt*(
MUNICIPAL COURT: M·yor Dillard called ·ttention to · vacancy to fill
unexpired term or Muolcip·l court Judge for n term ending September 30,
created'by the re;lgeotlon of Judge Scheft L. Quarles, and celled rot aomlo·tloao
to rill the vacancy.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of James P. Brice~
There being os further nominations, Mr. James P. Rrlce was elected as
a Judge of Municipal Court for au unexpired term ending September 30. 1966, by the
following vote:
FOg MR. BRITE: Messrs. Doswel~ Jones, Lisk, Perklnson, Pollard, Fneeler
end Mayor Dillard .......................
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded b7 Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, ORGANIZATION MEETING,
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, September.2, 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met ia the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Duilding, Monday, SepteMber 2, 1968, at 3 p.m** pursuant to Section 10
of the City Charter, for the purpose of organization, nad. also, for the purpose
of holding its regular meeting, with Mr. Roy L. Webber, Mayor-elect, presiding.
PRESENT: Messrs. John M, Boswell, James E. Jones, David N. Link, James
Trout, Boy L~ Webber and Vincent S. Mheeler ................... 6.
ABSENT: Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr.- ...............1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager. Mr. Myron E. Bauer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Klncanon, City Attorney. and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by The Reverend M.
Robert Dawson, Assistant Pastor, Villa Heights Baptist Church.
COUNCIL: Mr. Webber stated that the present meeting of Council is being
held pursuant to Section 10 of the Charter of the City of Roanoke, at which time
the newly elected Mayor and Councilmen shall assome the duties of their offices.
At this point, the City Clerk presented a certificate from Mr. Malher R.
Carter, Jr., Clerk of the Dustings Court of the City Of Roanoke, Virginia,
certifying that Mr. Roy L. Webber was elected to the Office of Mayor of the City
of Roanoke for n term of four years beginning September 1, lgGB, at an election
held on June 11, 1968, and has qualified for that office; whereupon, Mayor Rabbet
officially took the Chair.
The City Clerk presented a certificate from the Clerk of the Courts,
certifying that Mr. James O. Trout mas elected to the Office of Councilman for a
term of four years beginning September 1, 1968, at an election held on June 11,
and that he has qualified for that office.
The City Clerk also presented a certificate from the Clerk of the Courts
certifying that Mr. Trout received the largest number of votes in the election
held on June 11, 1968; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution de-
claring James O. Trout to be the Vice Mayor of the City of Roanoke:
(#16307) A RESOLUTION declaring James O. Trout to be the Vice-Mayor
of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page
Mrs Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Fdeeler and Mayor Webber ...........
NAYS: None .............................................................
(Mr. Perkinson absent and Mr. Trout not voting)
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The City Cl'erk presented 8 certificate of the Clerk or thc courts,
certifying that Mr. Vincent S. Fteeler uus elected to the Office of Councilman for
· term at fear yecra beginning September l, 1968, ut u· electron bald c· Jnne 11,
1968, nad tkut he kcs qualified for thct office.
The City Clerk presented n certificate of the Clerk of the Courts,
certifying th·t Mr. David E, Lis~ mas elected to the Office of Councilman for ·
term of four years beginning September l, 1968, ct an election held on June 11, 1968
mud that he h·s q~·lifled for that office.
Mr. Jones moved tb·t the certificates be received mud filed. The motion
mum seconded by Mr, Oosmell and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber the· requested · formal roll call of the nemly-orgunlzed
Council before proceeding m~hthe regular order of baal·ess on the agenda.
PRESENT: Con·clime· John W. Boswell, James E. Jones, D·rid
James O. Trout, Vlnceot S. Fneeler and Mayor Soy b. Webber ................
ABSENT: Councilman Frank N. Perkinson, Jr.- .................... 1.
NEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING-PLANNING: Council having continued a public bearing on the
recommendation Of the City Planning Commission that Chapter 2. Subdivision Begulatio
of Title XVI. of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1955, as amended, be revised,
until 3 p.m., Monday, September 2, 1968. the matter was again before the body.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p.m.,
Monday. September 16, 1969. The motion was seconded by Mr. Llzk and unanimously
adopted.
ANNEXATION-CONSOLIDATION: Mr. Lee B. Eddy, Chairman of the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors, appeared before Council and read the following state-
ment urging that the City of Roanoke give the Consolidation Study Committee an
opportunity to proceed further before taking such an irrevocable and devastating
step as to initiate o county-wide annexation suit:
'Mayor Webber. Vice Mayor Trout. disticg·lsbed members of the
Council of the City of Roanoke: Thank you very much for the
privilege of speaking to you for a few minutes this afternoon.
I have two purposes: One is to congratulate you, Mr. Mayor,
and all those members of Council who achieved victory in the
June election and who are meeting on this first occassion in
your new term. I and the other off~cinls of Roanoke County
are looking forward to the opportunity of marking with all the
new and old members of Roanoke City Council for the betterment
of this wonderful valley in which me live.
My other purpose is to comment briefly on the very significant
events which mill undoubtedly take place among the Roanoke Valley
governments in the next few years. Me are aware that you gentle-
men bare on previous occasulons, and will soon again consider au
ordinance for the annexation of all of Roanoke County. Apparently
some Council members feel that this ordinance, if approved, would
result in a court-directed division of what is now Roanoke County
into the two cities of Roanoke and Salem. I believe that I can
understand the motivation behind this effort. I also think
understand many of the long-range problems and needs of Roa·oke
City and of the entire Roanoke Valley. I am completely sympathetic
toward any action which mill democratically put an end to the
long-standing antagonisms among the local governments of this
area. Homever, let me make clear that we elected officials of
Roanoke County have u profound obligation to act'ln accordance
with the desires and interests of those people me represent,
in the best way me cnn, nad we sincerely believe that no major
change in the governmental structure of Roanoke County should be
made without the approval of a majority of the County voters.
Bused upon these concepts, our Board or Supervisors receutly
suggested th·t the goveremeuto of Boouoko, S·lem, Vi·tau
B·onohe County cooper·to In the formuhtloe or n reusou·ble
cousolid·tlou pi·u, mhlch would then b· submitted to u refere·dum
vote of the people or e·ch effected loc·lity. As you how, this
effort his beau tenporbrily d&loyod pending receipt of ou opinion
concerning the leg·l problems ·ssocl·ted mith ·chieving such ·
result, At this time my persou·l belief ts th·t oaf leg·l
difficulties ·re uot lusurmount·ble ir ·11 thh participating
governments do, iU feet, wish to mark toward · common geol.
Should 7au gentlemen approve 8 county-wide unnexotioo ordinance,
that notion will clearly lndlcute thai'you believe thut u
satisfactory consolidation pl·u can uot be achieved, or that tr
achieved, the phu will not receive m favorable vote Ja the
subsequent referendum. I wish to state that your enactment of
t county-wide annexation ordinuuce will surely terminate oil
present volunt·ry consolidation discussions, that it would
undoubtedly result il vigorous ull-out opposition by the County
government, and th·t it would probably create such
along the citizens of this urea us to deul a serious and long-
standing blow to the economic and sociul progress of the Roanoke
Valley. Should u county-wide annexation suit fail in court, and
I nm firmly convinced thut it would, Roanoke would hume, once
ag·in, lost its-once-in-five-year opportnnity to institute u
non-voluntary annexution suit, and would subsequently be limited
to u suit once in every eight ye·rs bec·use nam the City of Soles
is also st·nding in line hoping to take in the more desirable
portions of Roanoke County.
If 7au believe th·t Roanoke must institute un annexation ordinance,
let se suggest that it be for a reasonable iud moderate area, in
keeping with the principles of Virginia's constitution and state
law. Roanoke County's government is not insensitive to the need
of a City to grow, and although me will most likely oppose all
annexation suits for the purpose of ensuring a fair financial
settlement, the degree of that opposition would not compare with
the life-or-de·th struggle that mould be associated with a County-
wide suit.
We understand that Roanoke City will soon ask the Board of
Supervisors for permission to operate a lnndfill in Roanoke
County, and that you might base your request on the desire for a
new spirit of cooperation betmeen the two governments. Vour
enactuent of a Causal-wide annexation ordinance would surely
prove that the City is interested in cooperation only when it
suits their own purposes.
In summary let me urge you to give our consolidation study
committee an opportunity to proceed further before taking such
an irrevocable and devastating step as to initiate a County-wide
annexation suit. Then if you are convinced that the consolidation
effort will not produce satisfactory results, I urge you to give
serious consideration to limiting any annexation action to
reasonable and moderate areas.
Thank you again for your courtesy in permitting me to speak to
you today.~
Mayor Webber thanked Mr. Eddy for appearing before Council and presenting
his viemf in this latter.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
PARRS ih~ PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Mr. M. Carl Andrews, Chairman
of the Joint subcommittees of the Mill Mountain Development Cosmfttee of the Council
of the City of Ronnoke and the Mill Mountain Park Comsittee of the Roanoke Valley
Chamber of Commerce calling attention to vacancies on both the snbcommittee appointer
by former Mayor Denton O. Dillard and a vacancy on the full committee and requesting
that Vice Mayor James O. Trout be designated toone of the vacancies and that the
new Assistant Director of Planning be designated to another vacancy at least tem-
porarily, was before Council~
In a discussion of the matter, it mas pointed out that Mr. ~igmufld E.
Bavldson has been appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr.
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Jobs P. Flshwich, that the Assistant Director of Plalnlag Bill serve in the place
of the Director of Ploaoleg until a Director is amploTad lid tilt Inyor gaf L.
Webber automatically suoeeedo' larder Mayor BentOn 0. Dillard aa CholrBaa of the
#111 Noeotnin DevelopBeet CoBmlttee under the provisions of Resolution No. 16631
creating the C0BBlttee.
Mr. Jones then moved that Vice Mayor James 0. Trout be trnnsferred from
the fell comBlttee to the lebeoBBlttee in order that Council Bight be represented
in 8 continuing manner. The motion was seconded by Hr. Llsh and un0niB0usly adopted
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION: Council having referred · statement of tbs
State Corporation Commission showing the assessed value of property of public service
corporations in the State of Virginia end tau levies for the Fear 1966 to the City
Auditor to prepare an analysis, the City Auditor submitted a written report, trens-
~lttiug n comparison of the valuations end levies for the tax Fears 1967 and 1966,
showing on increase in taxes of $56,330.01 which Bill result in nn increase in
expected revenue for the year in the current budget.
Mr. wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
EONING: Ordinance No. 18300. rezonin9 property located on the north side
of Melrose Avenue. N. W.. between Vienont Street and Country Club Drive. described
as Lots'2S and 26, Yiewwont, Official Tax No. 2660515, from C-l, Office and Institu-
tional 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.
wheeler offering the following for its second reading end final adoption:
(w16300) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet NO. 266, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Boanohe, In relation to Zoning,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 267,)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrn. Boswell. Jones. Limb, Trout, Wheeler end Mayor Webber .....6.
NAYS: None ..............................................................O.
(Mr. Perkinson absent)
CITY MARKET: Ordinance No. 18302, providing for the leasing of Stalls Nos.
26 and 28 in the City Market Building to Ralph K. and Elizabeth T. Bowles, t/n Bomlen
Bake Shop for a term of ten years, beginning Augost 1, 19680 for the sum of $150.00
per month, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before Council
for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Lisk
offering the following for its second Fending end final adoption:
('18302) .AN ORDINANCE providing for tho l,use of City #u~het Stills Rot
26 iud 28 to Ralph t. Bowles and Rlizobetb T..BGmles, husband and wife, t/a R,ales
Bike Shop. faro term of ~eu ~10) years ep~u certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordieance, see Ordinance Boob Bo. 32, page 269.)
Hr. Limb moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The e,tiaa was aeconded
by Hr. R, swell and adopted b7 the following vote:
AYES: In/nm. B,smell, Jones, Link, Trout, Wheeler nad Mayor Webber .... 6
RAYS: R,ne ............................................................ I
(Mr. Perbinson absent)
RECREATION DEPARTMERT-PARES Ah~ PLAYGROCNBS: Ordinance Bo. 18303.
dedicating property located on the easterly side of R, lie Street, S. W.. between
BuS,rd Avenue and Roan,be Avenue, adjacent to the westerly limits of Rormich Com-
munity Parb for public park end recreational use, end providing for the inclusion
of said property within the existing Rorwich Community Park, having previously
been before Council for its first reading, read end laid over, was again before
the body, Mr. Jones offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(m16303) AN ORDINANCE dedicating certain public property for public
park and recreational use; and providing for the inclusion of said property withlz
the City's existing Norwich Community Park.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob BO. 32, page 269.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisb and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Link, Trout. Wheeler and Mayor Webber---(
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0
(Wr. Per~imsou absent~
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure establishing a local hiphway safety commission, be presented a
draft of a Resolution.
Council indicating a desire to study the questions of the number of mem-
bers of the commission and the persons to be appointed thereto, Mr. Jones moved
that action on the matter be deferred until the next regular meeting of the body.
The motion was seconded by Mr. I~heeler and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: Council having deferred action on the question of accept-
ing the bid of the International Business Machines Corporation on o digital com-
puter and related equipment, Mr. Link offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(x1630B) AN ORDIRARCE accepting the proposal of International Business
Machines Corporation for furnishing a certain digital computer and related equipme
to the City~ authorizing the proper City Officials to execute the requisite lease
for part of said equipment; authoriring the issuance of purchase orders for cer-
tain Items aY said eqoJpment; rejecting certain other bids; and proridfng for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 270.)
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M~. Lick moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Tho mOtiOn WIS seconded
by ir. B,snell cud adopted by the f, Il,ming vo~e: ~'
AYESi Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Limbo Trout, Jilt,clef cud Mayor Webber ...... 6
NAYS: None .............................L ................................. 0
(Mr. Perklusou absent)
PAY PLAN-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council having directed
the City Attorney to prepn~ the proper measure adding the position of Probation
Supervisor to the Pay Plan, he presented sane: whereupon, Mr. ~heeler orr,red the
following emergency Ordinance:
(XlG30q) AN O~DINANCE amending Ordiucnce NO. 18223 heretofore adopted
on June 27, lq68, providing o System of Pay Bates and Ranges and a new Pay Plan, by
adding to said Pay Plan Code Position 5112, Probation Supervisor: nnd providing for
un emergency.
(Par full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance 6oak No. 32, page 272.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wis seconded
by Mr. LJsh and adopted by the f, Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Llsk, Trout. Mheeler and Mayor Mebber ......6
NAYS: None ...............................................................0
Mr. Perhinson absent)
MATER DEPARTMENT:: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
)roper measure authorizing the furnishing of city water service to the property of
;he Shenandoah Bible College at 1486 Peters Cf,eh Road. N. N.. located mainly outside
the corporate limits, he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Boswell offered the following
B,solution:
(~16310) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve a metered
connection to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City. upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution. see Pea,luCian Book No. 32. page 273.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Limb. Trout. Fneeler and Mayor Webber ......6,
NAYS: None ...............................................: ............... 0
(Mr. Perkiason absent)
PAY PLAN-SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure amending the Pay Plan by changing the pay range and rates of School
Library Clerk and School Secretary - Library Clerk, respectively, he presented same.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Boswell expressed the opinion that the
increase provided for in the proposed amendment should be absorbed in the present
lq66-69 School budget.
The City Auditor replied that the Superintendent of Schools has assured
lam the increase will be absorbed during the fiscal year.
After a further duscussion of the matter, Mr. IFA,clef offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending the Pay Plan:
(s18311) AN ORDINAWCE amending Ordinance NO. 18223, heretofore adopted
an Jane 27, 1968, providing a System or Pay Rates and Ranges and a new Pay Plan, by
changing the pay range nod rates of Code Positions 6001 cod 6003, School Library
Clerk and School Secretary - Library Clerk, respectively, as provided for therein;
and providing rot a, emergency.
(For full tewt or Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 273.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. LIsk ,nd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Bessr~ Jones. Lash, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor Whbber .............. 5
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ....................................................... 1,
(Hr. Perkinson absent)
Mr. Wheeler then offered the folloelng emergency Ordinance appropriating
$5o136.00 to cover the increase:
(z18312) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section n2000, #Public
Schools - Instruction.' of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, ,nd providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 274.i
Mr: {~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Llok and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lash, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor Webber ........ £ ..... S
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ....................................................... 1
(Mr. Perklnsnn absent)
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare th
proper measures increasing certain service connection and/or meter installation
charges and establishln9 a minimnm monthly charge of $7.50 for service certified
for exclusive use of fire protection through ten-inch fire service meters, he
presented some; whereupon Mr. Jones offered the following emergency Ordinance relat-
ing to the service connection and/or meter installation charges to be paid by
consumers of the public water system:
(e18313) AN ORDINANCE to amend and re,rd,in Rule ?. ia Sec. 5. Rules and
Regulations, of Chapter 1, Title XII of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, os
amended, relating to service connection and/or meter installation charges to be
paid by consumers of the City*s public water system; providing the effective date of
this ordinance; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, p,ge 275.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mos seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor Webber ..... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O~
(Mr. Perkinson absent)
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinonce providing a
minimum monthly charge of $7.50 for service certified for exclusive use of fire
protection to ten-inch fire service meters:
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(x16314) AN ORDINANCE to emend e~d reoTdoln Part C., of Sec. 6, Chapter
1, Title XlI of tbs Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, es umetdedo relating to
minimum monthly charges fo~ ~eter service ¶urtified for exclusive fire protection,
to be paid by consumers of the City's public meter systew~ providing the effective
date of this ordinances oqd providing rev an emergency.
'(For full text of Ordixuece, see Ordinance Book No, 32, pegs 276.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the udoptf~'a of the Ordinance. Tbs wotlou ams seconded
by Mr. Jones end udopted by the following vote:
AYES: #essrs. Boswell. 'Jones.' Llsk. Trout, Wheeler end Mayor Webber .....
NAYS: None .........= ....................................................
(Mr. Perklnson absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS HOSIHESS:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT:. Mr. Lish presented a COmmUnication from Mr. Sam
omner of property at 375 Allison Avenue. S. M., requesting a clarification es to
why the Cltyof Roanoke Health Department did not write up a violation of the
Housing and Hygiene Code upon inspection of the property.
Mr. Boswell moved that the matter be' referred to the City Manager for
study end report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
COMPLAINTS: Mr. Boswell presented a communication from Mr. William C.
Plttman, 1925 Colgate Street, N. £., complaining that Jones Motor Company. Incor-
porated, 1924 Patrick Henry Ayeoue. N. E.. is disturbing the peace within the
neighborhood bounded on the north by Forest Dill Avenue, on the east by Colgate
Street, on the south by Thurston Avenue and on the west by Mayas Street, and
requesting that something be done to remedy the situation.
Mr. Boswell moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
study and report to Council. The motion was intended by Mr. Wheeler and unnnimousl
adopted.
There being no further bnsiness, Mayor Rebber declared the =eeting
adJoarned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COIJNCZL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, September 9, 1968.
The C:ouacil of the City 'of Rouuoke met iS regular meeting la the Council
Chamber in ~he ~nnlclpol Building, Monday, September 9, 1968, et 2 p.m., tho
regular meeting: hour with Mayor Webbe¥ presiding.
PRESENT: .Councilmen John #. Boswell, James E. Jones, David K, List,
Frank N, Ferkinso. n, Jr,, J,mes O. Trout, Vincent S. #he~ler and Mayor Roy
Webber ......................................
ABSENT: Hone .....................O.
O~FICERS PRESENT: Mr, Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Bauer,
Assistnnt City Manager, Mr. James N. Kincunon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION; The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Paul E.
Aluine, PastoF, FiFst ChoFch of the Brethren.
HI,LITES: Copies of the minutes ~f the regula~ meetin9 held on Monday,
June 24, 1968, and the special meeting held on Thursday, June 27, 1g.69, having
been furnished each membe~ of Council, on retina of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr.
Perkioson and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the
minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC ,MATTERS:
CARBAGK RE#OYAL: Pursuant to notice of 'advertisement for hfds on
delivering four trucks, cabs and chassis only, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, September 9~ lg69, and to be opened ot that hour
before Council, Ma~or Webber asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
ment, and no representative present raisin9 any question, the Mayor instructed the
City Clerk to prSceed with'the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk
opened and read the following bids:
' Antrim'Moiors, Incorporated $ 14,Tqg.04
International Harvester Company - 15.609.00
Dlckerson GMC, Incorporated 1S,UO0:O0
Magic City Motor Corporation - lb,435.56
Truck Sales, Incorporated 23,018.49
Mr. Perkinson mSved that the bids be ~eferred to u committee to'be
appointed by the Mayor for tab,latium, report and recommendation in Council, the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation
of the committee. The motfoe nas seconded by Mr. List and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Byron E. Hamer, Chairman, B. B. Thompson
and M. E. Show~lter as members of the committee.
GARBAGE REMOVAL: Pursuant to horace of advertisement for bids on
furnishing four refuse truck bodies, minimum capacity 16 cubic yhrds, said proposals
to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday. September 9. 1969. and to be
opened at that hour before Conncil. Mkyor Webber asked If anyone had any questions
about the advertisement, and no representative present raising any question, the
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Mayor instructed tbe City Clerk to proceed mitb the opening of the bids; mhereepoa,
the City Clerk opened and reed the follouisg bids:
Smith-Meore Body Company. Incorporated - $17t240,00
The Tidy Corporation (Leech ?eckmsster) 170703,00
Fruekeuf Trailer 10,600,00
City Tank Corporation 18,644.00
Cary Ball Mcchleery Company, Incorporated . 1B,860. O0
Baker Equipment Engineering Company, Incorporated - 190200.00
The Tidy Corporation (E-Z Pack) lgt200. O0
Mr. Wheeler moved that the' bids be referred lo a committee to be sppolnte~
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure ia accordance math the recommendation or the committee
The motion uss seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted,
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Hyron H. Haaer, Chairman, B. B. Thompson
and M. E. Sbowalter as members of the committee.
$IH£~AL£, CURB AND GUTTER-HRIDGE$: Pursuant to notice of advertisement
for bids on making necessary repairs and improvements to existing cement concrete
sideualks on the Walnut Avenue Bridge,' said proposals'to be received by the City
Clerk until 2 p,m,, Monday, $eptember 9, 196B, and to be opened at that hour
before Council, Mayor Webber asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
meat,' and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the
City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk
opened and rea~ the follouing bids:
Regional Construction Services, Incorporate~ - ~14,675.00
Southuest Construction, Incorporated 18,370.00
Mr. Perkiason move~ 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 committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
Mayor ~ebber appointed Messrs. Byron E. Hamer, Chairman, Ri Cletus Broyle
and ~llliam F. Clark as members of the committee.
ZONING: Council having set a public bearing for 2 p.m., Monday,
September 9,' 196§, on the request of Mr. R. B. Naff that property located on the
south side of Albemarle Avenue, S. I., described as part of Lot B, Block 24, Lewis
Addition, Official Tax No. 1022g10, be rezoned from RG-2, General Residential
District, to C-l, Office and Institutional District, the matter mas before the
body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report recommending that the request for rezoning be granted:
"August B, 196B
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemenc
At its regular meeting of August ?, 196§ abe City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Mr. R. B.
~aff, omner Of the above sited property appeared before the
Pleeeieg Commllsloe lad stlked them be lonld appreciate
consideration of 8 rezoeleg of'bis property from RG-2, General
Resideetlel Dietrich to C-l, Office nnd lestitullonnl District
fa Order to permit conrerafon of the existing stricture from
residential to office uses. He further stated that tko strnc-
tare is currently vacint and that be had spoken with ndJoielag
property owners concerting this. Noun of the persons whom he
ionversed with .e~e opposed to suck n conversion.
The Plaenieg CommiSsion after coaside~ation of this ~equ~st and
the feasibility of such parhleg ns mould be needed on the site
ia order to comply with requirements of the zoning ordinance
found that a rezoaiag of this property ns requested would not
be detrimental to the surrenadlng residential area.
that this request be granted.
Sincerely.
S/ Nilliam G. Muth!
David Dick'
Nr. Naif appeared before Council in support of his request for reaoning,
explaining that he desires to convert an existing residential structure for office
purposes.
~o one appearing in opposition to the request for reaonlng, Nr. Jones
mated that Co~ncil concur lo the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(z16315) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City. of Roanoke, 1956, as anemone, aug Sheet No. 102, Sectional
1966 Zone Mop, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
NHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to hare the property located on the ~outh side of Albemarle Avenue, S.
described as part of Lot B, Block 24, ~ewis Addition, Official Tax No. 1~22910,
rezoned from RG-2, General Residential District, to C-l, Office and Institutional
District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the bereinafte
d~scrlbed land be rezoned from RG-2, General Residential District, to C-l, Office
and Institutional District; and
kHEREAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section ?l, Chapter 4.1, Title XV, of the Code of 'the
City of RoanOke, 1956, as amended, relatln~ to Zoning, have been published 'and post d
as required and for the time provided by said section; and
NHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said no'ice was held on the 9th
day of September, 196~, at 2 p.m.*, before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard, both for and against the proposed reaoning; and
NHERKAS, this Council,' after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is ~f the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the'Clt~ of Roanoke that
TJtl~ XVt Chapter 4ol, Section 2, of T~e C~de of'the City of Roanoke, 1~56, a~
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amended, relating to Zonlug,'nsd Sheet No. 102 of the Sectional 196~ Zone Rap,
City of Boat*ks, be amended ia the following'particular lad aD other, via.:
Pr,pert! loon,ed on 350 Albemarle Arenas, S. ¥., Roanoke, Virginia,
designs,ed on Sheet 102 of the Sectionnl 1966 Zone Map, Cit~ of Roanoke, ns Official
Tax No. 1022910, be, ned is herebl, chnnged from RG-2, General Residential District,
to C-l, Office end Institutional District, and that Sheet No. 102 of the aforesaid
map be changed Is this respect.
The to,ion mas seconded 'by Hr. Link ned adopted bi the foil*wing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Link, Perkins*n, Trout, #heeler and
Mayor Webber ................................... ?*
NAYS: None .........................O.
INTEGRATION: A delegation of approximately one hundred Negroes appeared
before Council and complained of incidents of violence to Negroes bi white people
~nd lack of adequate police protection.
Mrs. Jollier T. Cf*son appeared before Council and read a statement,
advising that recently a Negro family moved into the Lansdowne Housing Project
formerly occupied only bi white people and that on September 8. 1968, the housewife
and her two small sons were beaten up bi white men.
Mrs. Juanita B. Taylor also read a statement, expressing the belief that
this violence conl~ have been a~oided bi the genuine and sincere concera of the
Police Department.
Spe.aking in support of the statements mod~ by Hrs. Cf.son ~nd Mrs. Taylor
were Mr. Lewis J. Sayles, Hrs. Rose ¥. Martin, a white neighbor of the Negro
residentS, and the Reverend David L. Rogers, Pastor of the Central Church of the
The Negro delega~ion sta~ed that they are present at the Council meeting
for immediate action and that if they are not furnished adequate police protection
they are ready to arm themselves with every aiailable weapon for' safe protection.
After 'a discussion of the matter, me'bets of Council emphasizing that
Council is not going to allou any citizen of the City of Roanoke to be mistreated,
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager 'for immediate
action. The motio~ ....... ~ded bi Mr. L~sk and .... iron'sly adopted. pETIT IONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
submitting a list of street lights installed and/or removed during the month of
AuguSt, 19680 was before Council.
Mr. Lisk moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
flUDGNT-SCHOOLS: A communication from t~e Roanoke Clt~ School Board,
requestin~ that $25,139.00 be appropriated for the Ranpowe% Development and Trainia
Act, $177,379.00 for project Act, $2~9,924.00 for Project Second Step and
for Adult'Essio EduCations 160 per ce~t of mhich will be reimbursed from federal
fends for the first three n~U pr~grsw$ nad 90 per cent of mbich will be reimbursed
from federal funds for the fourth program, mas before Council.
In this co~nectiono #r. Jack B. Coulter. Vice Chairman of ~he School
Bosrdo'sppenred'before Council to discuss ~he four neu federnl p~ogrses.
After o discussion of (he matter, Er. Junes'moved thst Council c~ncur in
the request of the School Board and offered th~ following ewergency Ordinsn~e:
(~10316) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for a~ emergency.
(For full te~t of Ordi~nnce, See Ordinance Hook NO.
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Llsk and adopted by the follouing vote:
AVES:~ Hessrs. Boswell. Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and
Hnyor Mebber ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
SCHOOLS-WATER DEPARTMENT: A communication from the Roanoke City School
Hoard. requesting that a sixteen-inch water line on the site of the proposed
Southwest Junior High School serving private propeFty on Hrambleton Avenue and
Overland Road, S. M., be relocated, and that water service be extended to the
site of the proposed Northwest Junior High School, adjacent to the Milliam Fleming
High School property, was before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion ua~ seconded by Mr. Trout
and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Hr. T. L. Plunkers, Jr., Attorney,
representing Mr. John N. Gibson, et mi., requesting that property located on the
southeast side of Colonial Avenue, S. M., between Twenty-first Street and
Twenty-second Street, described as Lots I - 10, inclusive, Block 3, Colonial
Heights, Official Tax ~os. 1271201 - 1271210, inclusive, he rezoned from C-l,
Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District, was 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. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication f~om Mr. Jack V. Place, Attorney, representing
Messrs. J. D. Fraltn and R. M. Bowers, requesting that a 1.42 acre tract of land
located on the southwest corner of Salem Turnpike and Twenty-fourth Street, N. ~.,
Official Tax Ho. 2420502, be reaoned from RG-I, Cenerai Residential District,
to C-2, General Commercial District, was before Council.
Mr. Hoswe'll moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for stndyt report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
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ZONING: A communication from Mr. John g. Copenhaver, Attorney,
representing Ressrn. Harry Crolgheod and Roy Cook, Jr** requesting thor proper~y
Incited on the south side of Oroage Avenue, N. W** betueea Sixteenth Slreet and Sew
teenth Street, described os the southern part of Lots I and 2, and oil of Loln 3, 4,
5 and 6, Rlock 52, Melrose Land Coopaay, Official Tax Non. 2221616, 2221603,
2221604, 2221605 and 2221606, be reaoned from C-I, Office and Institutional District
to C-2, General Commercial District, uaw before Council.
Mr. Llsk moved that the request for reaoniag be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The lotion
mas seconded by Hr. Perkinson nnd unanimously adopted.
ROUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The follouing communication
from the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Rousing Authority, requesting approval
of a $applementai Agreement bet.nee the City of Roanoke and the City of Romania
Redevelopment and Housing Authority carrying into effect the gedevelopoent Plan
for the Commonwealth Redevelopment Project in order to include the Auditorium-
Coliseum credit and to reflect certain adjustments and additions In other
grant-in-aid credits mas before Council:
"September 5. 1968
Honorable Mayor
and
Members of City Council
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On January 2, 1969, City Council adopted Resolution NO. 1792~
amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Commonwealth Redevelop-
ment Project. The amendment added the Mt. Zion Baptist Church
property to the Project Area and revised the Project Financing
Plan to reflect the non-cash local grant-in-aid credit to be
' received'from*the construction of the Auditorium-Coliseum.
(Civic.Center).
In order to proceed with the acquisition of the church property
and with close-out of the Commonuealth'ProJect, it is necessary
to revise the Cooperation Agreement to include the Auditorium-
Coliseum credit and to reflect certain adjustments and additions
in other grant-in-aid credits.
A copy of a proposed Supplemental Agreement has been attached
fbr your review. Attached for'your consideration and adoption
Agreement.
We request that this item be taken up during your $eptember 9th.
meeting.
Very truly yours,
S/ Russell R. Henley
Russell R. Henley
Executive Director'
After a discussion of the matter with Mr. Russell R. Henley, Executive
Director, Mr. List moved that Council concur In the request of the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(niH31?) AN OROINANCE nuthnrinitg nad directing the Mayor of the City of
Roanoke end the City Clerk, for nnd on behalf of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
to enter into and exeunt, ri'Supplemental Agreement with.the C~ty ori~onnoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authorit~ carrying Into err,ct the Redevelopment Plan for
the City of Roanoke designated 'Redevelopment Plan for Commonnentth Redevelopment
ProJect, UR VA. Y-I'; and provi~ng for ag emergency; and
(For full text of Ordinance, see ~rdinanc~ Rook No. 32, page 278.)
MPg Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The mo(ion mas seconded by
Mr. Trout nod adopted by the following vote:
ATES: Messrs. Jones, Lfsk, Perkfnson, Trout, Nheeler mad Mayor
Nebber .............................. ~ ..... ~ .......
NAYS: Mr.'Bosmell ....................
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that Hr. J. H. Chapman has requested city water service to his property at 1506
Peters Creek Road, N. M., in Roanoke County. that there is an eight-inch mater main
in Peach Tree Drive with sufficient pressure and volume to serve the property, and
recommended that the request be approved.
Hr. Perkinson moved that the matter be taken under advisement. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
After taking the matter under 5dvisement, ar. Perkinson moved that
Council concur la the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the following
Resolution:
(ZlO31R) 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. 32, page 279.)
Mr. Perkioson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Ooswell and adopted by the following rote:
AYES~ Messrs. Boswell, Jones~ Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Eheeler and
Mayor Webber ..................................
NAYS; None ....................... O.
TRAFFIC-STATE HIGHIAYS: Council having adopted an Ordinance prohibiting
the use of Rrandon Avenue, S. M.. between Franklin Road and the meat corporate
limits to the use of motor trucks passing through the city, the City Manager
submitted the following report on questions raised by the Virginia Department of
Highways as to the definition of 'through truck traffic':
'Roanoke, Virginia
September 9, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
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Ia connection mith the action of the City Couacl!
latter August aa the restriction of thru truck traffic et
Uratdoa Avenue from Franklin Road to the west corporate
limits, I nm attaching for the information of the City
Council c copy of c letter, to me of August 27, 1966, from
Hr, J. £, Haruood, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Engineer
of the Virginia Department of Htghuays.
*August 27, 1960
City of Roaoohe - Truck Routings
~r. Julian F. Hirsh, City Raocger
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia 24001
Dear Mr. Hirst~
Mr. L, OD molten, State Urban Engineer, has
discussed with me your letter of August 22 to Mr.
Eellam, together with the City of Roanoke Ordinance
No. 16293, adopted August lO, 196o, nod the notice
to Truck Owners, Truck Operators and Truck Drivers,
dated August 22, 1~6~. All of this pertains to the
elimination of westbound trucks from all portions of
erandon Avenue, S. W. in the City of Roanoke. As
you know, tbJs was the subject of correspondence early
, in January lg69, and on January O, Mr. Fugate wrote
you expressing the hope that no action would be taken
by the city until we had an opportunity to discoss this
matter.
This action of the City Council raises certain
questions that we feel must be explored, and must be
satisfactorily resolved, as a basis for continuing
maintenance payments to the city for certain segments
Of routes on which the movements of trucks In one
direction at least would be denied.
A westbound truck destined for an area on U. $.
11 just east of Salem Mould be, under this ordinance,
denied the use of U.'S. 11 as designated through the
City of Roanoke. There is aa feasible alternate rout-
lng other than a very circuitous one via Orange Avenue,
alternate Route 11, etco This then raises a question
as to the necessity for the designation of two routings
for U. S. 11 through the area. Xf trucks are prohibited
from using U. S. il, should this route not be dropped
and alternateRoute 11 designated as Route 117
The situation on Route 221 appears much more
serious. I can frankly see no way in which truck
traffic from any of the other routes can get on to
U. S~ 221, southbound, in the City of Roanoke, without
traversing a part of Urandon Avenue in a westerly
direction.
These are some Of the questions that Occur to me
at the moment. There may be others, and for this reason,
! am asking MF~ Batten to'arrange a meeting Math you at
a mutually convenient place to discuss this further.
Until these Batters are resolved, however, and in view
of this action by the city, I would question whether any
additional maintenance payments on U. S. 221 through
Roanoke and on U. S. 11 from the intersection of Orange
Avenue to the West City Limits should be made. It
therefore, urgent that the meeting he held at an early
date.
Sincerely,
S! J. E. Harwood
J. E. Harwood, Deputy Commissioner
and Chief Engineer*
R~garding this letter there are two points I woold supple-
ment. I am writing Mr. Harwood and advising him as to his
reference to Route 221 traffic that our interpretation of the
Council*s ordinance and the administration Of enforcement of
thru trucks would not restrict trucks using Route 221 as an
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ltteruectiog road ufth Breads. Avenue. fn effect such trucks
mould not be thru tracks in the sense that they ore traveling
the eotire~route from Fr·nklln Road to the mess corporate limits.
Further'f have Sulked uith Mr. L. O. R~lt'on, State Urban
Engineer, to uhom Mr, Blrmood refers, lad ii advised that the
Highusy Department mould not be in n position ot this immediate
time to set up n meeting on this matter but that they mill
contact us Inter ns to · schedule for such e meeting. I mill
keep the Council informed in respect to this.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Jullnn F. Rlrst
City Manager"
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received smd filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
REFUSE ~OLLEC~ION: Council having deferred action on · proposal of the
City Manager to advertise for tmo major items of equipment for landfill operation
on a purchase-maintenance contract basis, the City Manager submitted a mrJtten
report, recommending 'that he be authorized to proceed to advertise for bids on
the equipment.
After a discussion of the matter, the City Auditor pointing out that the
cost of maintenance of the equipment mill come out of city funds, ant capital
improvements funds, Hr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of
the City Manager. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
BUDGE~-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
the following report, recommending that additional funds be appropriated for
further repairs tn the incinerator:
"Roanoke. Virgini·
September 9, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Couflcfl
Roanoke, Virginia
This mill supplement the item on your Agenda for September 9,
1969, concerning repair mork at the incinerator.
Re are taking the tine and the effort to try to get tb~
incinerator into reasonable operating condition. I am fully aware
that by the requests as proposed in this letter that it represents
a comeback on a matter that perhap~ members of Council anticipated
me Mould be back on even if ne did not say so at the tine.
City Council by Ordinance No. 18294 of August 19, 1968, author-
ized our entering into a contract mith A. Lycfl Thomas Company,
Incorporated, for repairs to the incinerator refractory. This mork
was based on the estimate of this company of $14,884.20 to replace
certain designated malls and ceiling mithin the tmo furnaces. The
company started into the mork on August 30, 1968, in removing the
designated malls and enabling further inspection of the furnace.
The contract'mith them had been set at $16,000.00. As they have
proceeded this past week and been able to both get into the inner
section of the furnace areas, Into the bearing malls and behind
mall, mhich had not been designated for removal, they have found
some considerable addition mork that has been felt should be done.
furnace situation with the company. On Friday several of us went
completely through the furnace with then for inspection of both
the original work and that mhich is considered additionally
cece~sary. Their estimate Of the additional mork, over and above
the initial amount, is $16,235.85.
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Our inspection cud consideration of the limits to which
we can go in repairing.the furnace ct this time hun reduced
the total down to $10,?$6.60 ia addition t~ t~e brlglaoi
Imoulto This reduotioo would leave several nail sa:Slows that
hare never been felt required replacement and aaverul that
could be dere~red for the time being. This would make. a total
cost on top of the $14,804.20 of $25,041.00.
I feel this should be dose. We are is break orr points
au this Job of (1) the original agreement of $16,000.00 (2)
a midmuy point of $19,700.00 (3) the above figure of $25,041.00
or a total work of $31,120. OO.
We ute la the process of studying some possible changes in
the furnace operation os to Introduced air and other elements
thus it appears to me should have been done and considered
the last renovation mark. These ore not sizable items but cum
benefit the burning process which appears uaw to be the factor
that mill most determine the successful use of the furnace
renovation. I might add that some or the work above proposed
replaces refractory work of 1963 and 1966. The additional.
funds would have to be appropriated os our capability within
present maintenance funds will not accommodate this additional
amount.
! mill be glad to discuss this with Council.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Rlrst
Julian F. Htrst
City Manager'
In a discussion of the matter, Hr. Boswell, Chairman of the committee
studying future sanitary landfill operations for thc,City of Roanoke, asked if-there
is any way to keep from spending more funds on the incinerator.
The City Manager replied that there Is no alternative but to proceed with
some of the repairs at a total cost o~ $9,041.00.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Jo~es moved that Council
concuF in the report Of the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler
and adopted, Mr.' Link and Mayor Webber voting no.
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating the
$9,841.00:
(n18319) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~b4, 'Ralntenance of
City Property,* of the 196R-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook No. 32, page 280.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion Was seconded
by Hr. Perkl~$ou a~d adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Roswell, Jones, Perklnson, Trout and Wheeler ............ 5.
NAYS: Mr. Lisk and Mayer Webber ........................................2.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC b~LFARE: The C~ty Manager submitted the following
report, recommending that he be authorized to employ Mr. Winston S. Sharpley for
architectural services in connection with the constrnctton of an addition to the
Roanoke Juvenile Detention Rome:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 9, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This wlll supplement the item placed on your Agenda in
regard to the proposed addition to the Juvenile Hose. There is
authorized ia the Cspital ruud badge, for 1969-69 au addition
to the Detention Home ut Coyuer Springs. This addition in
directed ns being u single room unit Intended to serve as u
classroom for further assembly lad indoor recreation space.
Me have been iu discussion with Mr. Maas,on S. Sbarpley
as to the procuremest*o! his architectural services for the
addition. Mr. Sharpley has gone into the matter rather
thoroughly as to tie 5eueral planning that he mbuld follom and
as to contacts mltk the State Department of Melfare and Insti-
tutions and other agencies to ascertain the'extent t~ which
services would be required In this ~ork.
I am enclosing i copy of a proposed agreement between the
City nad Mr. Shmrpley to cover his services. It would be
recommended that the City Council by appropriate ordinance
authorize the employment of Mr. 5hurpley for this commission.
Further, Mr. Hamer will have u copy to show to the Conncil
at your meeting of the preliminary sketch plans of the addition
for any suggestions or comments that the Council might wish to
express.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Bits,
Julian F. Hits,
City Manager*
Mr. Lash 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 authorizing the execution of a contract with Mr. Sharpley. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ZONIH6: The City Attorney presented the following report in connection
mith the recording of a deed as a result of the rezoning of the property of Hr.
Lloyd G. Naif, et el.:
"September 3, 1968
The Honorable'Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the meeting ~f the Council held on September 2. 1~68, at
which meeting the above ordinnncemes passed by the Council
on its second reading, question mas asked as to whether or not
there had been recorded a certain deed made between the owners
of the property and exhibited to the Council by their attorney
at the meeting held on August 26th when said ordinance Mas
passed by the Council on its first reading.
Please be advised that examining th~ records in the Clerk*s
Office, I find that on August 26, 19§0, the aforesaid deed,
drawn between Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd G. Naif and Mr. and Mrs.
Gayla R. Naif, parties of the first part, and Lloyd G. Naif
and Gayle i. Naif, parties of the second part, conveying Lots
25 and 26, Map Of Vlewmont Land Company, and containing pro-
vision that 'It ia provided that this property shall at no
time be used for the purpose of a used car lot** was recorded
and is of record in Deed Book 1242, at page 3?7.
Respectfully,
S) J. N, Kincanon
City Attorney*
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report be received and filed.
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
Tho motion Man
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· ZONiHG: Conncil having referred to the City Planning Commission rot
study, report and recommendation the request or ar. John H. Mladel that property
located on the northxest corner of Cnrvin Street and Vlaton (,l~l) Road. N. K.
(Route 460). describedns a O.?2-ncre tract of laud. Official Tax Ho. 3330413. and
n 1.53-acre tract of land. Official Tax Ho. 33304030 be renoned from RD. Duplex
Residential District. to RG-2. General Residential District. the City Planning
Commission submitted a xrltten report, recommending that the request be granted.
Hr. ,heeler moved that a public hearing on the request for rezonlng be
held at 2 p.m** October 14. 196H. The motion was seconded by Hr. Dosxell and
unanimously adopted.
ZOHIHG: Council bavicg referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Hr. J. Hunter Roberts that property
located on the south side of Campbell Avenue. S. W.. betnenn Fifteenth Street and
Sixteenth Street. described as Lots 4 - fl. fcclnsire. Block 23. .est End and
Riverview, Official Tax Nos. 1320905. 1320904, 1320903. 1320902 and 1320901, be
rezoned from R0-2, General Residential District, to L.. Light Manufacturing
District, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, advising that
Mr. Roberts has asked that the reqaest for rezoning be withdrawn.
Mr..heeler mowed that Council concur in the request of Mr. Roberts and
that his petition for rezoning be withdrann. The notion was seconded by Hr. Link
and unnnimonsly adopted.
ZOHING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Vintoo Fuel Company, Incorporated,
that a 1.70*acre tract of land described as Norwich Acreage, Official Tax Ho.
1322010. and a tract of land bearing Official Tax, H°. 1322025. located on the
north side of RoanoRe Avenue, S. .., between Bedford Street and Memorial Avenue,
be rezoned from RR-i, General Residential District, to DM, Heavy Manufacturing
District, the Cit~ Plan~ing Commission submitted the following report, recommending
that the request for rezoning be denied:
*September 3, i96H
The ~onorable Roy L. Webber, Msyor
and Members of City Council
RoanoRe, Virginia
Gentlemen;
At its special meeting of August 2H, 196~ the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request.' After due
consideration of. this request and the Information presented before
the Planning Commission, both for and against this rezonin9, it
is the CommissJon*s considered opinion that rezontng of the above
mentioned area from RG-I, General Residential District, to DM.
Heavy manufacturing District, mould be detrimental to the surround-
ing residential neighborhood and accordingly recommends denial Of
the request.
Motion was medea duly seconded, and unanimously carried
recommending denial Of this request.
Sincerely,
S/ William O. Kuthy
David Dick
Chairman'
Mr. iheeler moved that Couecll concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Comiiasioe end that the request for rezoulag be denied. The motion mas
seconded by Rt. Rosmell nad unanimously adopted,
STREET NARES: Council baying referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report end recommendation the request of forty property owners on Worts
Avenue, N, W., that the name of Rates Avenue be changed t~ Syracuse Drive, the
City Planning Commission submitted o mrittee report, recommending that the nome of
the street be changed to Syracuse Avenue, N. R.
Mr. Dosue~l moved that Council concur'i'm the recowne~dation of the City
Planning Commission and thht the matter be referred to the'City Attor~e! to prepare
the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Lls~ and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council baying referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report end recommendation the request of'Rt. A. C. Francis that property
us Lots 24 and 25, Black 20, Rugby Land Corporation, Official Tax Nos. 2130614 and
Commission for study, report and recommendation the request of MFS. MaFy ~. Schnurmai
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
2471401, be rezoned from RS-3, Single Family Residential District, to aG-2. General
unanimously adopted.
amount of $12,440. OO be accepted:
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*August 30, 1960
Ronorable.lsyor aid City Council
RoanoRe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Rids mere r~celved and opened at the m~etlug or Cl~y Council on
August 26, 1969 for supplying to the Street Cleaning Division
one nee 3 to 4 toe cob and chassis complete mlth u street flasher
.unit. The three bids received meet nil specifications and ·
requirements or the City of Roanoke.
The lamest bid was submitted by The Tidy Corporation lu uhich
they offer to supply a 1969 G#C Model TR-??DOA Cab and Chassis
uith a Roscoe Model RTA(3) 2500 gallon Street Flasher, the said
equipment to be assembled os a complete unit and delivered
f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia ut the sum of $12,440, less 1~ for
payment within ten days from date o! delivery. This price
includes trade ailcuauce for a 196H Rodel Chevrolet 3 112 ton
Truck mith Flasher unit, Serial No. PIOESaRI06271.
It is the recommendation of your committee that the bid of The
Tidy Corporation be accepted for supplying the above specified
equipment. Funds are available in the present budget for the
purchase of this equipment.
Respectfully submitted,
S! David K, Lisk
COMMITTEE: David K. Llsk, Chairman
S/ Byrgn E, Hamer
Byron E. Haner
S/ Milton E. Showalter
Hilton E. Shomalter'
Rr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the f,Il,win9 emergency Ordinance:
(n16320) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase and acquiaition of
one new three to. four-ton cab and chassis, complete with street flusber unit, for
use of the Cityos Street Cleaning Department, upon certain terms and provisions;
reJecting'ceYtatn bids made to the'City; and providing for an emergency~
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 2RI.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion mas seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Trout, Mbeeler' and
Mayor Webber .................................. 7.
NAYS: .None ......................... O.
DEPART#EN'f OF PUBLIC M,I/KS-MATER DEPART#EN~: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received on one industrial tractor complete with front end loader,
backhoe and cab, submitted the following report, recommending that the low bid
of Seibel Brothers, Incorporated, in the amount of $9,145.60, be accepted:
'August 30, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were received and opened at the meeting of City Council on
August 25, 1966 for supplying to the Mater Department one new
Industrial Tractor, complete Mlth front end loader, backhoe,
and cab. Three bids were received on the equipment.
The ·ltereato bid from Reibel Brothers, Iueorporeted foils to
moat the specifications of tho City of Roeeoke.
The bid of Selbel-Rrother~, Iecorporeted for aupplylu9 ·
Ressey-Ferguscu Model 302D ludustriel Tractor mith a Model
300 Froot End Loader uad · Model 222 Oechhoe et tho eat sum
of $g,145.60, f.o.b. Roanoke, ¥1rgieie, folly meets all'
roqairemeet$ end specific·tious of the City of Roanoke. There-
fore, it is recommended by your Committee that this bid be
accepted.
Funds are available in the present budget for the purchase of
this equipment,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ David M. Lish
COR#IT~EE: David K. Link, Chairman
Byron E. Hamer
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Boswell moved that action on the
purchase of the tractor be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
MUNICIPAL COURT: The committee appointed to study a report of the Courts
Committee of the Roanoke Bar Association on the issuance of criminal warrants after
hours and the bail process submitted the following report:
#A committee composed of Mr. Bento· O. Dillard,
Bosmell,,Nr. John H. Locke, Mr. Ernest W. Ballon, mud
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Chairman, was appointed some time
ago to study the report of the Courts Committee of the Roanoke
Bar Association concerning the issuance of criminal marrants
and the bail process, which said report mas filed with City
Council on October 23, IGC?. Your committee has interviewed
and discussed these problems with numerous people and has met
to consider them from time to time. The Chief of Police.
M. David Beeper, and the Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick. Chief
Municipal Court Judge, have been interviemed and their suggestions
given careful consideration.
This committee finds that there is a pressing need to improve
the criminal warrant issuing process in the City of Roanoke. The
present arrangement is very poor from the standpoint of avail-
ability of qualified people to issue criminal marrants after
normal office hours. Coordination is bad since the people issuing
these warrants have to be found in their homes located in different
sections of the City. While the individuals presently handlin9
the duties are well qualified; additional and constant training
would be of great value. The location of an office for obtaining
criminal warrants in the central governmental building of the
City, which is also the place for commitment of all prisoners, is
badly needed.
We have found that the operation of the 'bail commissioner
system* is not good and that many people are being held for
considerable periods of time without having an opportunity to
obtain bail. Very few people,are being released on their nun
recognizance without security. This procedure should be utilized
and the entire bail process needs to be improved. We have no
arraignment at ·11 in our criminal procedure in the City of
Roanoke. This is an important step in the constitutional
guarantees afforded all individuals. A person is entitled to
be advised of the charges being made against him and to have an
opportunity to contact and obtain coensel. He is entitled to
immediate bail. During this arraignment process, he should be
advised uheo and where his preliminary hearing will be held.
The committee feels that the citizens of Roanoke should be
provided with better methods of criminal procedure, with readily
for release from jail both during and after regular office hours. ,
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All these fusctlozs coz be combizod end placed under the
responsibility of a ceatYzl authority separate and apart
from the nauru s~stem zsd the poli~e department. This
authority, noBposed of sufficient individuals, must mnn 8
central office in the #ualcipul Oull~log where they mould
issue criminal warrants, carry out the arraignment pro-
ceduret admit arrested persons to bail or recognize them
buck without security. ~rlte bond~ and nCnB'pt' ria~s nad
Substitute Municipal Judges under the provisions of Tll. Il,
C.2, ~l(u) of the City Code. This mould then give us four
Extra Substitute Municipal Judges appointed and 'ready to
perform their duties.
Me suggest that the four Extra Substitute Municipal
Judges referred to hereinabove be zsked to go on duty at an
office in the Municipal Building so that at least one of
them is on duty at all tines between the hours of 5:00
and 6~00 A.M. Monday thru Friday nights and at all times
from 6:00 A.M. Saturday to Monday at B:O0 A.M, for z salary
of $500.00 a month. This means that they mould each work
a total of 32 hours a week. For the present they would be
directly under and responsible to the Chief Municipal Judge.
The third Municipal Judge who has recently been appointed,
after z period of training under the Chief Municipal Judge,
should be designated Chairman to work out schedules, shifts
and other rules and regulations for these Extra Substitute
Municipal Judges. They would take over the issuance of all
criminal warrants, the arraignment process, admitting of
arrested persons to bail, personal recognizances and writing
bonds. All fees they collect would be turned in to the
Municipal Court office and ultimately to the City Treasurer's
office. The overall cost of this would be $24,O00.00 a year.
However, this would not require a hem appropriation of
$24,000.00 because $10,BO0. was appropriated for three
substitute .Judges in the current bodget and u portion of the
fiscal year h~s expired. An appropriation of only $9,Q00.00
would enable us to carry this plan intq effqct.
This committee feels strongly that the long-term solution
to these problems might call for establishment of the Special
Justice System mhich will reouire the amendment of A19.1-32.1
of the Code of Virginia and §27 and §30 of the City Charter.
However, the committee does not recommend this further step
until such time as the recommendations included herein have
been tried. This would allow us to see how the new plan
works and iron out any difficulties that might occur.
In view of all of the above, this committee urges Council
to immediately put into effect the plan which would provide
that the four Substitute Municipal Judges operate out of a
central office in the Municipal Building and handle the
functions of issuing Justices, arraignments, bail and bondst
with the understanding that it might be appropriate at some
future date to make the additional change of creating a special
Justice System with the necessary State Code and Charter
changes.
Respectfully submitted,
September 9, 1966 S! Frank N, Perkinson. Jr.
S! Jghn H, LocKe
S! Ernest #. Halloa
D~ssent on one Point
S! J, ~, Boswell
S/ Benton O. Dillard
After a discussion of the matter, Council being of the opinion that two
more Extra Substitute Municipal Judges shoul~ be appointed, that $9,000.00 should
be appropriated to cover their salaries and that the committee should be continued
to work out the rules, and regulations for the Judges with the Chief Municipal Cour~
Judge, Mr. Perkinson offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating the
$9,000.00:
(t16321) .AN OEDINANCE to amend iud reovdeiu Sectios #20, #Ennielpnl
Ceurt,~ of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordiunnce, usd providing for au emergeecy.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 282.)
Er. Perkiusom moved t~e udaptiom of t~e Ordinance. The motion
seconded by Wv. Llsk,eud edopted by the following ~ote:
AYES: Weaara. Jones, Liar, Per~insom, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber .......................... ~ .............
NAYS: Ir. Bosuell .................... 1.
UNFINISHED RUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIOERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having deferred action on a Resolotion
establishing a local highway safety commission, providing forthe membership
thereof and the meetings of such members; and prescribing the duties of such
commission, the Resolution ~as agaiu before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that action on the Resolution be deferred until the next
regular meeting Of Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Clerk reported that Messrs. Wendell H.
Butler, William E. Majors and C. Fred Mangus have qualified as Commissioners
of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a term of four
years beginning September 1, 196H.
Mr. Llsk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion ~as
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and aoanimeosly adopted.
*LIBRARIES: The City Clerk reported that the Reverend Noel C. Taylor,
the Reverend John'O. Atktns and Mr. C. Francis Cooke have qualified as members
Of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending Jane 30,
1971.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, Mayor Webber declared the meeting
adjourned.
APP*ROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COONCIL, BE~ULAR.
Mondey, September 1&,.1968o
The Council of the City o( ROll,he met la regular meeting 19 the Council
Chamber ia the Municipal Building, Monday, ~eptember 16, 1960, et 2.p,m., the
regular meeting bout, uith ~oyor #~bber presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John M, Boswell, James E. Jones, David M. Liskt
Frank B. Perkins,n, Jr** James O. Trout,.Vincent S. Uheeler and Mayor Roy
Mebber ....................................
ABSENT: None ...................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Jolian F. flirst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Hamer,
Assistant City Manager, MF. James N. Klncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Eeverend Lounge
Oulllen, Jr., Pastor, Oakland Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
July 1, IgCB; having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Hr. Lisk,
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted, the rending thereof was dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
MATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on Contrac
ex#, providing for the covering of the Crystal Spring Reservoir with both concrete
and top soil seeding,,Alternate Contract #E*, providin~ for the construction Of au
exposed concrete surface, and Contract #L#, providing for ant,ma,ion of the Crystal
Spring Pumping Station, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.
Monday, September 16, 19680 and to be opened at that hour before Councilt Mayor
Webber asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, end no representa-
tive present raising any question, the Mayor Instructed the City Clerk to proceed
with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the follow-
ing bids:
Contract K
Bidder Contract K ~Alt~rnate) Contract L
Wiley N. Jackson Company '~216,680.00 $218,650.00 -
English Construction Co., Inc. 231,600.00 243,200.00 $22,900. OO
J. M. Turner ~ Co., Inc. 237,500.00 240,600.O0 -
B. F. Parrott and Co., loc. 238,600.00 239,200.00 19,700.00
Fr~e Building Company 246,000.00 248t000.00 24,000.00
Regional Construction Services, Inc. 264,603.00 267,495.00 21,500.00
S. Lewis Lionberger Company - 223,600.00
Honeywell Incorporated - - 26,994.00
Brock and Davis Comp,ny, Inc. - - 28,926.00
Mr. Perkinson moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the'Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, said
report to include an estimate of the cost of constructing tennis courts on the
reservoir after it is covered, 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. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
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Mayor Mebber appointed Messrn, James E. Jones, Chairman, Byron E.
H. Cie*us Broyles. Hllliam F. Clark, T. M. Dun· and H. H. ~hoep'so~ as members of
the committee,
ZONING-PLANNIt;; Council having continued · public he·ring 'on the
recommendation of the City P~anning Commission that Chapter 2, Subdivision
Regulations, of Title X¥l, 'of The Code of the City of Ronnoke, 1956. as amended.
be revised, until 2 p,m.. Monday. September 16. 1968. the matter was ·gain before
the body.
MF. Mheeler moved th'at the public he·ring be continued until 2
Monday, September 23. 1968. The motion was aecended by Mr. Lftk and unanimously
adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY-ZONING-STATE HIGHWAYS: Hr. Morton Honeymano Attorney,
appeared before Council and presented the following communication, reqnesting
the transfer of the obligation of a restrictive Covenant entered into with the
City of Roanoke by The Racke Company from a 0.614 acre portion of the 9.88 acre
parcel of lnnd heretofore conveyed by said city to said company to certain other
parcels of land, aggregatin~ 1.202 acres, being acquired by said company:
, 'September 12. 1968
Rayor Roy L. aebber nad
Members of the City CounCil
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In M~rch, 1969, our client, Macke Properties, lac., acquired 9.88
acres of land from the City Of Roanoke, the conyeyance being
subject to the condition or restriction that our client would
nut, mi*him tko years from the date of the deed. sell or dispose
Of the property mi*how*express consent of the City of Roanoke
by ordinance or resolution of its City Council.
In order to provide for an access road to this property, it is
nos proposed that there be an exchange of land by our client,
Mncke Properties, Inc.. with the Natts Estate, 1.139 acre tract
and another .063 acre tract to be conveyed to our client in
exchange for O.614 acre to be conveyed to the Matts Estate by
Mack, Properties, Inc. Our client will, of course, agree that
the property which it ts acquiring from the ~atts Estate be
subject to this same condition or restriction that it will not
sell or dispose of this property without an ordinance or
resolution of City Council.
We respectfully request that this matter be placed on your
agenda for Monday, September 1~, 196H, and that the appropriate
resolutio~ be adopted.
Respectfully,
S/ Lawrence L. Tapscott .
Lawrence L, Tapscott'
Attorney for Mack* Properties, Inc.*
Mr. Jones ~moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and the
Attorney for the Mack* Company for necessary action. Tb~ motion was seconded by
Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS A~D CORRHNICATION$:,
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TRAFFIC: The followieg petition signed by eighty-seven residents of
P'sttersoa Aveoee,'S. M., re'questle'g thom mr'ack traffic be transferred from Patterson
Avenue to Salem Aveeueo mrs before Couscllx
Petterson Avenue from 13th Street to 24th Street° hereby requests
City Conncil rot some relief from tho noise, dirt nad fumes of
beery traffic from the lorge trucks and tractor-trailers that
Truehs, Smith Transfer Trucks, 011 trucks delivering gosoline,
The use of Patterson Avenue by the above trnchs makes it
impossible for us to sit on our porches end onrry on n con-
versation. It is also not safe for anyone, especially the elder
people to try to cross the street in the 1600 end 1700 blocks
crest of the hill going into town. They cone at such n rapid
endangering their lives. This is also true of the passenger
cars using this street. It would seem that they use these rem
Since Patterson Avenue from 13th Street out is not zoned for
business and since Salem Avenue is a direct route from down-
town to the Underpsss, nad since Salem Avenue is zoned for
business, me would appreciate any consideration you can give
us in having the heavy traffic transferred to Salem Avenue.
We would be glad to bays any member of Council visit us et any
pleasant condition we bare due to this traffic.'
Teacher Associationt appeared before Council and reaa the following statement
objecting to transferrin9 truck traffic from Patterson Avenue to Salem Avenue:
washday 16, 1968
Wy name is Reverend Robert E. James, Jr. I om here on behalf
of the residents who live on Salem Avenue end adjoining
Streets. I speak for 214 residents as well as the Hurt Park
P. T. A. My resident is at IHIO Salem Avenue, South West
, We, the residents of Salem Avenue and adjoining streets do
enter into syupathy with the residents of Patterson Avenue, for
that it aoeld be fair to the residents bare-to-fore described,
nSF would it, eleminate the problem if this truck traffic fs
you already bare. ORr reasons for this trend of though is as
follows:
(1) It would not be fair to the residents of Salem Avenue and
adjoining streets.
(2) We have In this section a D'ay Nursery, Hurt Park Elementary
School which serves as a playground and is already present-
ing a problem. Th,e school crossing is on a blind curb and
times: at 18th st. at 17th st. at 16th street and finally,
(32 A low rent housing project is under construction now which
will include senior citizens
(4) Salem Avenue is already carrying more than its share of
traffic now, and also there is parking on both sides of the
street and with the transferring of this heavy-duty traffic
we feel that it would create a dangerous situation,w
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the City Manager
purpose of determining uhich street has more speeding traffic on it amd to submit
his findings to Council, The motion ues seconded by Mr. Link ccd anenlmoasly adopt~
TRAFFIC: A communication from the Morningside Elementary Parent-Teacher
Associetion, expressing concern about the traffic hazard on Ninth Street, $, E,.
from the standpoint of children who have to cross this thoroughfare going to
Morningside Elementary School amd Stoaemsll Jackson Junior High School, end urging
that sufficient funds be 'appropriated to hire an'adequate nnmber of school crossing
guards in this area at strategic points to see the children safely across this
busy highweyo was before Council.
Mr. Link moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study
and report to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously
adopted,
TRAFFIC: A communication from Mrs. Susan D. Perikles and Mrs, Lucllle A,
Brown, members of tbs OIC teaching staff at Victory Stadlu~, advising that they
were given parking tickets when they parted in the stadium area because of the
lcclement weather and requesting that all OIC employees be permitted to park in
the stadium area during inclement weather, 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 MF~ Lick ~nd unanimously
adopted.
WEPUg~5 oF OFFXCERS:
RUDCET~pARKS AND PLAYGROU~S-GARBACE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
the following report, recommending that $600.00 be transferred in the Refuse
Collection and Disposal budget in order to enable the rental of doaer equipment for
use at the East Gate Landfill:.
*Roanoke, Virginia
September 16, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
As this Is mritten, the landfill at East Gate is under the
difficulty of having both,the heavy dozer equipment units broken
down and a difficulty in assigning any other equipment into the
operation. Because of the tight situation under which that
landfill is now being operated, the necessity of hauling dirt
into the facility and thehigh dependency on the East Gate
Landfill, we are unable to adeqoately function and to keep the
operation properly covered without the doaer equipment.
To enable tbs City to provide for this operation, it is
recommended that the sum Of $600 be transferred from Department
Code 6g, Refuse Collection and Disposal, Object Code 41, Supplies
rental of doaer equipment for tbs present situation.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian. F. Hirst
City Msnngerm
Mr. LJsk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of tbs City
Manager and offered tbs following emergency Ordinance:
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(810322) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordala Santana e69, "Refuse
Collection and Dlsposal,* of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for aa emergency.
. (For full text of Ordieaace, see Ordinance flook Ho. 32, psge~ 203.)
Mr. Link woved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mat seconded
by Hr. Perk~ason and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. 0osuell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Hheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................ ?.
HAYS: None ....................... O.
BUDGET-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that $43,040.00 be appropriated to provide for 104 Laborer I positions:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 16, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
aoanohe, Virginia
Bentlemen:
In the consideration this past spring by both the Bridget
Commission and City Council of the budget for refuse collection
and disposal, there was considerable discussion as to the
appropriation of funds and number of personnel in refuse
collection. The budget for 1967-60, and generally for immediate
past years, have provided space assignments under collection
for 104 Laborer I'm (Helpers) and S7 Laborer II's (Drivers).
The discussion centered around the fact that when the personnel
listing is made for budget consideration of the following year
a number of these spaces, especially in Laborer'l°s, are listed
as vacant, It also mas noted that for various periods during
Operationally, we sought to convey the fact that in vleuing the
total number of positions it is correct that a certain number
out of the total are vacant during the year but that becsuse of
the Instability of filling these positions, considering the
labor market, that it has been necessary to have a sufficient
City can obtain labor when it is available and make use of
labor as is on hand.
In the adoption of the budget, the City Council reduced
the number of allotted spaces to OH Laborer I*s and 55 Laborer
This reduction has presented some serious proble~s ia the
operation Of refuse collection. It must he recognized that In
Additionally, when the market does make available people we are
highly interested in employing thew, recognizing that there is
catch-up work that needs to be done and that the turnover mill
affect our operations ultimately.
The theory of the 86 Laborer l*s as adopted was that the
City could at no time hare on its employment rolls wore than
0~ people as Laborer l°s in refuse collection. Our resulting
situation has been that since early July we hare used the street
cleaning forces almost entirely to supplement refuse collection.
This has meant that personnel employed for certain mork have
been elm*st regolarly,assigned to other mork and further that
our street,cleaning,work has dropped considerably behind. As
especially important, this will result in an increased problem.
A further difficulty, and maybe of higher concern, is that
within recent meeks reached.labor situations wherein there have
not been sufficient personnel in order to maintain all of the
in the week of September 1, an average of three runs per day and
in the past week, we have attempted to double up with extra
work in order to catch up these runs and avoid missing collec-
pool of laborers is an almost impossible task.
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The requirements of refuse collection end disposal
personnel ore ua follows:
29 routes wftb 2 he~pera per route 58
Truck storage ureu watchmen
Gas pump operator 1
Night shift operator at Northslde area 1
Landfill Laborer l's 4
2 report trucks with 2 laborers 4
2 store collection trucks with 2 laborers 4
Incinerator - I each shift 3
3 chippers with 2 laborers 6
4 open trucks with 2 laborers _.~
90
This puts us close on the line with u total of 88. If on any
day or meek me have an opportunity to employ additional laborers
as might beccte available, this cannot be done. The disadvantage
In being able to do this Is that In getting these men no the rolls
mhoa they become available it means that we have them to fill in
when me lose other employees end also that it is possible to catch
up on additional work.
In addition to the above factor, me rea 12 to 14 on
vacation or sick leave generally on any given day and while these
ere on the rolls others cannot be employed.
It might be noted that in the budget as proposed by the
department it had been recommended that several additional laborer positions
be authorized to give more leemay. The number 104 is not u magic
number and can be varied a few one way or another but as it mas
the number used in 1967-6§ it would be the number repeated here.
It would be recommended that the City Council by budget
ordinance amendment provide for a total authorized strength la
refuse collection and disposal of 104 Laborer I positions. To do
this would require, for the remainder of the year, effective
September 15, 1968, $43,040 march would be recommended for appro-
priation, As was done last year and for a number of previous years,
money is turned back at the end of the year because of positions
that are unfilled during the course of the I2-aonth budget period
due to the turnover in absentee situation. Even under the 88 number
a~ currently provided, we anticipate that to this point some
$200000 plus will be turned back because of this situation. Because
of this anticipation, It would be further recommended an offsetting
revenue item of $43,040 be also provided as anticipation of an
unexpended balance at the conclusion of the budget year. Our intent
is not so much to add positions and to get more money but to get
the'necessary leeway in employment that is possible under a figure
higher than the present 68 allowance.
It is hoped that the City Council Can give favorable con-
sideration to this.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
After a discussion of the matter, Mr~ Jones moved that the question be
referred back to the City Manager for conference with the City Auditor and a
supplemental report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler.
Mr. Lfsk offered a substitute motion that Council concur iff tho recom-
mendation of the City Manager end adopt the folloming emergency Ordinance approprlat
the $43,040.00:
"AN ORDINANCK to amend and reordaJn Section a6g, "Refuse
Collection and Disposal,' of the 1968-69 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
NHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal
6oyernment of the City of Roanoke, an emergency la declared to
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THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Comical of the City of
Roanoke that Section e69. *Refuse Collection nad Damp*salt#
of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, be, and the some is
hereby, amended end reordaiued to read ua follows, lu part:
REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL e69
Personal Services (1) ................... $796.931.00
(1) Net increase .............. $43,040.00
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, us emergency existing, this
Ordinance shall be in effect from its passage,*
The substitute motion nas seconded by Mr. Perkiuson end lost by the
following vote:
.AYES: Messrs. DoRm.lit Llsk, Perhinson and Mayor Webber ................ 4.
NAYS: Messrs. Janes, Trout iud Wheeler ................................ 3.
The original motion was then adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lash. Trout, Wheeler and Mayor Webber .............5.
NAYS: Messrs. Boswell and Perkiuson ....................................2.
FXRK DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that the full salary of two firemen injured in line of duty be
continued for an additional period not exceeding sixty days:
*September 16, 1969
Roanoke, Virginia
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
~entlemen:
Under Ordinance ko. 474~ dated February 29. 1936, it Is
provided that the City Council*s approval shall be appropriate
if necessary to pay full salary for policemen or firemen as a
result of being off duty due to an injury, which off duty 1~ for
a period in excess of 60 days. There are at the present time
two such cases, as follows:
1. Gary E. Mo*rna. Id, Fireman. was injured on July 19,
1969, and his 60 days will elapse September
1960. It is anticipated he will be out b~yond the
60 days.
2. Carl L. Roberts, Fireman, was injured on July 14,
1966, it is anticipated he will be out beyond
· September 14, 1968.
Thisis submitted to the City Council with n recommenda-
tion of your approval for pay continuance for full salary in
excess of the 60-day minimum allowance. If the City Council
would wish any~additional information in regard to these matters,
we will he 91ad to provide.
Respectfully s~bmitted,
S/ Julian F. WUrst
Julian F. Rirst
City Manager*
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(m16323) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing that Gary E. Moorfield
and Carl L. Roberts. injured members of the Fire Department, be*paid their regular
salaries for certain addJtio~al periods of time subsequent to their respective
injuries.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 2§4.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion uss seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
. AYES:. Momars. Bonn, Il, Jones, Link, PeFkinaon~ Trout, Mheeler and
· Mayor Mebber .................................. 7.
RAYS: Hose ..........................O.
APPALACHIAN P0RRR COMPANY*WATER DEPARTMEhT-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City
Manager submitted a uritten report, advising that' the Appalachian Pomer Company
has requested a right of way for the Installation of a 12,000 volt underground
cable through city-owned property to serve the Roanoke Memorial Hospital, that
the proposed underground cable will extend from the east of Jefferson Street st
Ambulance Drive across Rater Department property to the Roanoke Memorial Hospital
powerhouse, and recommended that the easement be 9ranted,
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(a18324) AN ORDINANCE providing for the conveyance to Appalachian Power
Company of un easement to construct certain underground electric facilities withlm
n right-of-way extending from the southeasterly side of Jefferson Street, S.
across Lake Road, 5. E., to an existing 12 £o¥. overhead line, upon certain terms
and conditions.
RHEREA$, In order to provide necessary increased electric services to
certain property owned by Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Appalachian Pomer Company has
requested that it be granted au easement and the right to construct certain
underground electric facilities extending from a point near the southeasterly side
of Jefferson Street, S. E., crossing Lake Road, 5. E., to an existing 12
overhead line, to serve said property.
THEREFORE, DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
proper City officials be, and they are ,hereby authorized and directed, for and on
behalf of the City, to execute and deliver to Appalachian Power Company a deed of
easement granting to said Company a non-exclusive easement for underground electric
facilities, with the right, privilege and authority to said Company, its successors
and assigns, to construct, operate nod maintain certain underground conduits and
cables, with oil necessary manholes, equipment and appliances, for the purpose of
transmission of electric energey, underground, across certain property omned b~
the City located, generally, on the south side of Jefferson Street, S. E., the
aforesaid facilities to be constructed underground, except for necessary manholes
or vaults, beginning at n point located approximately on the northeasterly corner
of the intersection Of Jefferson Street and Ambulance Drive; thence, in au easterly
direction, parallel to smd one foot southerly from Ambulance Drive, to n point on
the masterly side of Lake Road; thence, from a,potnt on the southerly line of
the Mill Mountain incline right-of-way.property to a 5* x 6' concrete pull box;
and, also, n separate line from the southerly side Of said right-of-mayo extending
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ia a eorthuesterly direction, npproximstoly IS font abettJtg said 6* x 6* concrete
pull box; the exact location of said right-of-nay being more particularly shams in
red cf·yon on a copy of a ~ertaln Draping N~. R-536, dated August 9,~ 1966, prepared
by Appalachian Poser Company, mhich copy is ca file Is the Office of the City Clerk,
the cotsiderstion therefor to be the sue of nee dollar ($1.00) cash;, provision to
be made in said deed rot the said Cospanyts relocation or removal of its said
electric facilities upon the Clty*s demand0 should the location thereof Interfere
in any e·y with the Cltye~ use of los said property for say of said Clty*s psrposes;
otherwise,, said deed of easement shall be upou such fore a· is approved by the City
Attorney.
The motion sas seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs, Ooswell, Jones, Link, Perkiuson, Trout, Wheeler, and
Mayor Webber ................................. T.
NAYS: ~one ......................... O,
WATER D£PARTR£NT: The City Man·ger submitted n eritten report trans-
mitting copy of a comuunlcation from the Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors to the Manager of the Water Department of the City of guanote, expressf·
the appreciation of the Garden City area of Roanoke County .for the provision of
enter by the city and also the assistance of the city in attempting to locate the
difficulty in the private mater system in the Garden City County .area.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by MF. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted · written report, trans-
mitting copy of a communication received from the Reverend 6eoFge J. Gormley, Pastol
of St. AndremV· ChuFcho expressing apprecia(ion for the extremely professional
performance of the Fire Department in fighting a most difficult and dangerous fire
at St. Andrem's Church on September 4, 1966, and for the sympathetic manner in
which the firemen went about their sork.
Mr. Bosmell moved that the report Be received and filed. The motion sas
seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
~ECREATION DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report.
transmitting a report of the Department of parks and Recreation on its summer
program for retarded children.
, Mr. Wheeler,moved that the ,report be receive~ and filed° The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
SXGNS: Council having, referred a request of Mr. Thomas M. Akeron
Mack AheFon Advertising, for permission to erect a sign exceeding the square
footage permitted by the Zoning Ordinance in a yard area for Lendy's Roa~t Beef
Cafe at 3411Williamson Road. N. W,, to the,City Manager for study and report, the
City Manager submitted'the follouiug report, advising that he does not feel a
variance or an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance would be justifiable to.permit
the sign in question:
=Bounoka, ¥1rglalu
September 16o 1960
Honorable Msyor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
At your meeting on August 26, 1960, you referred to me rot
report nad recommendation the request of Mr. Thomss M. Abaton,
representing Muck Ahevoa Advertising, for permission to erect a
sign mhich uould exceed the square footage permitted by the
Zoning Ordinance in the front yard area at Landy's Roast Beef
Cafe under construction at 3411Mllllnmson Road, N. N, The firm
had requested n sign er total l?O squire feet in area whereas
the maximum permitted under the Zoning Ordinance fa IS8 square
feet. I have reviewed the matter and mould report to the Council
as follows.
I do not feel that the City would.be acting within proper
procedures if it were to simply permit a variance in an instance
of this type to the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance is
specific as to specifications ia matters such ns sign area size,
lot sizes, building heights, yard ureas nad the such. Any
variance from specifications ns this constitutes an exception
to the Zoning Ordinance and could, I feel, be handled only by
an amendment to the ordinance carried through the procedures of
public hearings. Additionally, such nn nsendment, unless there
were particularly significant circumstances, should be of a
general nature that it would apply to general circumstances
rather than be written directly to an individual sign. I would
reconnend that the Council follow this procedure if it were to
meet to adjust the sign ordicance to enable the specifications
that have been requested at this particular location.
However, I do not feel that the requirements under the
sign code are too restrictive and I do not feel that a variance
or an nnendnent in the code would be Justifiable to permit the
larger dimensions of this one particular sign.
Another means available to the applicants would be through
the Hoard of Zoning Appeals recognizing that the basis of the
Honrdts authorization of variances is that hardship circumstances
exist wherein full compliance with the code cannot be net or can
be met only with difficulty because of peculiar circumstances.
I bare reviewed the above opinion and consideration with
Hr. Leonard Goldstein and with Hr. Thomas M. Aheron and bare
advised them that this would be my report to the Council. They
have indicated that they understand the situation and that it
is not felt they would pursue the matter further.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
Mr. Nheeler moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager.
The notion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
RAPS: The City Manager submitted the' following report, reconnending that
reduced-scale sizes of the official map of the City of Roanoke be sold at a price
of $1.75 each instead of $5.00 for the thirty-eight by forty-eight inch size and
$.25 each instead of $.35 each for the twenty-one by thirty inch size:
'Roanoke, Virginia
September 16, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlenen:
la 1967 the City's Engineering Division completed the
preparation of a neu and detailed nap of the City of Roanoke and
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Itt emvirotc. The City Comtcll by Resolution Ho. IT493 of
April ITt'IR670 approved the reproduction of this map into
copi&s for cule to the public. The map uss reproduced Is two
slams: nfo 38 Inches by 40 laches smd one 21 lichen by 30
ieohes. The Couscil*s resolution authorized the sale et the
larger size map ut $5.00 each utd the smaller size ut
each. The map ia ion 8 little over one year old. Since
coeditiols JR the urea hive sot chaired too greatly, me do
not expect to produce e. uem e~ltlou this year. This static
situation mill an doubt sot remafi ~cr ever end mc conditions
d~ change or there should ~ccumulate a number of smaller
revisions, It mould become necessary for the preparation of
a revised map..
The maps h~ve sold fairly nell but sot us readily as
perhaps had been anticipated. The smaller size, which is
priced et $.35e has beer the most popular but only relatively
snell etcher, approximately 60. of the larger maps bare been
sold. la looking back. it is believed that the snail map
was probably ucderprlced, while tho larger size might have
beem set slightly Inner than the amount chosen. Re mould like
to encourage the sale of these maps so that we uould not have
a large number on hand if me should decide to update the map
'ia 1969.
To help move the~. It is.recommended that the City Council
consider reducing the price of the small mapz to ~.25 each and
the larger copy to $1.7S. This ~an be done and assuming
reasonably good quantity sales, the City can cone out in
relation to its initial cost of reproduction as would be
applied to the public sale of maps.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and Offered the following Resolution:
(~16325l A RESOLUTION fixing prices at which reproductions of a Map of
the City of Roanoke, dated January 1, 196T. shall be sold and, to that extent,
amending Resolution No. 17493 approving and authorizing reproduction of said map.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page
Mr. Perhinson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Link, Perkinson. Trout. Rheeler and Mayor
Mebber ................................... 7,
MAYS: None ....... O.
BUDGET-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The City Manager submitted the following
report recommending that $1.SU0.OD be appropriated to provide for the purchase of
fuel oil mhen the fuel oil tank Is installed at the Civic Center:
*September 16, 1969
Roanoke. Virginia
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Manager's office has been notified of an immediate
need for funds for the Utility Account of the new Civi~ Center
(Department Code 77. Object Code 20, Utilities).
Progress on construction of the Civic Center has reached the
point at which the contractor is ready to install a lOgO00 gallon
fuel oil tank for this facility. To install this tank and leave
i
ft empty mould be a mistehe, us, lo luclemect weether, this
tnnk0 If empty, could flout to the serfece. In edditloc there
is the danger of~cosdeesetiou~formleg It un empty teeh and
coatomleetiogruture fuel. As u rejult It is eenessery to fill
this teok ulth fuel oil us soon us it is lcstelled.
This expense mos overlooked la the prepsrctloo of this
yeor*sbedget. As,completion of this fooJlity mss still two
years omey no thought was given to the need for utility funds
et this time.
It Is recommended that, by emergemey budget ordinance,
City Council appropriate $1500.00 to the Civic Center Account
7T, Object Code 20, Utilities, to lend the porches* of this
fuel oil.
Respectfully submitted,
, S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Trout moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered ~be following emergency Ordinance appropriating the $1,500.00~
(e16326) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section x?7, *Civic Center**
of tbe 1966-b9 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 265.)
Mr. Trent moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uaw seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber .............................. ?.
NAYS~ None ....................... O.
PENSIO~S~POLICE DEPARZRENT-FXRE DEFARZMEt~T: Council hsrlng referred to
the Police and Fire Pension Board and the Board of Trustees of the Employees*
Retirement System of the City of Roanoke the request of Captain Murray O. Cochran
that be be retired under the Police and Fire Pension System and that he be refunded
the difference between his contributions to th~ Employees* Retirement System and
the Police and Fire Pension System, the two Boards submitte~ the following report,
advising that they cannot recommend granting the request:
*September 11, 1966
The Honorable Council of the
City of Roanoke, ¥1rgioia
, The Hoard of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System
and the Police and Fire Pension Hoard meeting together
September 5, 1966, considered the request of Murray O. Cochran,
a former Police Captain, that he be permitted to transfer from
the Employees* Retirement System to the Police nod Fire Pension
System and retire therefrom, and that he be refunded his
contributions to the Employees' Retirement System which mould
be in excess of contributions required for the Police and Fire
Pension System for the period in mhich he hsd been a member of
the Employeest Retirement System.
The Boards also bad before them au opinion from the City
Attorney, advising that under existing .law the request of Mr.
Cochrnn could not be granted.
advised that a number of employees of the Police and Fire
Departments have transferred from the Police and Fire pension
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system to the hployeel' iotirel~n~ System subsequent to the
esteblishuout of the inter syflem iR 1946&~oud here Bade .
payments to the tom SFstem retroectivo to'1946~'which ""
deplfosted, to come extent, the contributionc made to the
Police ned Fire Pension SycteB tram 1946 to the effective
date of their subseqaeut trecsfer, smd them clare eo refund
Mcr made from tho Police Bid Fire Pension SysteB thiC con-
stituted · duplication of peyBents for retirement by these
eBployeea.
grniting Ceptein Cochrsn's request, end that there appears
to be merit ie the question ofelioulsg credit for contri-
butions previously Bade in the Police end Fire Pension Fund.
period during uhio~, they overlap.
T~e COuncil his a Committee studying the retirement
systems, amd since this is i policy Batter, the Boards
recommend that this question be referred to tbat committee
for its recommendation.
The actions of the B~ards were unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Secretary,
Police ned Fire Pension Board and
The Employees Retirement System~
M~. Mbeeler mored that Council concur in the recommendation of the tmo
Boards and that the request of Captain Cecbren be denied; also, that the question
of allowing credit for contributions previously made in the Police end Fire
Pension Fund upo~ ~raesfer to the Bmployee~* Retirement System for the period
during which they overlapped be referred to the Per'senna1 Board for study, report
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ROOKS-WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having deferred
action on the report of a committee, recommending that the low bid of Seibel
backhoe and cab, in the amount of $9,145.60, be accepted, the matter uaw again
before the body.
and offered the following emergency Ordioaoce:
(glO32?) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase and acquisition Of one
new rubber-tired industrial tractor, complete mlth front end loader, backhoe and
cab, for use of the CJty*s ~ater Department, upon certain terms and provisions;
rejecting certain bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 286.)
Mr. Lick moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion mss seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AXES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Trout, Nheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................T.
NAYS: None ................. ~ .... O.
GARBAGE REMOVAL: Tho committee appointed to tabulate bids received on
four trucks, cabs end chassis only, submitted the folloming report recommending
that the lam bid of Aetriu Motors, Incorporated, Iu the amount of
plus the sum of $436.00 for transportation costs to #lluauhee, Wisconsin, be
'eEoOsohe, Virginia
September 16, 1968
Honorable,Mayor and City Coatcil
Roanoke, Virginia
On Monday, September.9, 1960, City Council opened bids for
four (4) new 1969 model truces complete with cubs and chassis
for use mith four eeu refuse bodies in collection of trash and
garbage. Five bids mere received, with the bid of AntrUm Motors,
Incorporated, ia the amount of $14,799,04 being.low. Tbls price
is FOB, the factory.
le addition to this cost, funds in the amount of $436,00
are required to transport these vehicles to Milwaukee, Mfseoflsln
where the refuse bodies will be installed.
It is your committee's recommendation that the low bid of
Antrlm Metors, Incorporated, be accepted and that the City
Council approve the expenditure of $15,R3S.04 rot the purchase
of these vehicles and their transportation to Milwaukee,
Mlsconsln for the installation of the refuse bodies. It is
further recommended that the other bids for these trucks be rejected.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Byron E. Hamer
Byron E. Haner
S! Bueford B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson
S/ Milton E. Showalter
Hilton E. Showalter'
Mr. Hheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~1B326) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of four (4) new 1969
Model trucks complete with cabs and chassis for use by the City's Sanitation
City for furnishing end 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. 32, page 2B7.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Trout, Hheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
GARBAGE REMOVAL: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on
four refuse truck bodies, minimum capacity sixteen cubic yards, submitted the
following report, recommending that the lam bid of Smith-Moore Body Company,
Incorporated, in the amount of $17,2d0.00, be accepted:
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Honorable Hiyor end City Council .-, .
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were r~ceived and opened ok the meeting of Git7 Council on
September 9, 1969 for furnishing and mounting four (4) new refuse
landing bodies on trnck chesnfn tknt are to be supplied by the
City of Roanoke under a separate set or bids. As cna be seen on
the ~nbul~tloo~ seven bids were received on the refuse bodies.
The low bid nas submitted by Smith-MooresBody Company,
porated for supplying four (4) new Hell *Colectomatlc Hark
16 cubic yard refuse bodies for tke total net sun of $17,240,
which price includes the mounting of the bodies On tke track
chassis and delivering the complete units f.o.b. Roanoke,
Virginia. This bid fully mee~s all.specificutio~s of the City
Therefore, it is recommended ~y your Coumit~ee'~ha~ ~he bid of
Smith-Moore Body Company, Incorporated be accepted,
Fonds are available in the present budget for this equlpkent.
R~peetfelly Submitted,
COH¥ITTEE: Byron E. Hamer, Chairman
Sf..Bu~fg~d ~. Thompson
flue£ord H. Thompsoo
Hilton E. Shouelter'
Hr. Wheeler moved that Council concur Jn the recommendation of the
committee ond offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(u1~329) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of four (4) new refose
body assemblies upon certain terms ned conditions; accepting a certain bid made
to the City for furnishing and delivering sold equipment; rejecting certain other
bids mede to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 32, page
Mr. Hheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hoswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Hayor Webber .................................
NAYS: None .........................
SIDEWALK, CURB AND CUTTER-BRIDGES: The committee appointed to tabulate
concrete sidewalks' on the Walnut Avenue Bridg~ submitted the fallowing report,
recommending that the low bid of Regional Construction Services, Incorporated, In
the amount of $14,B75.00 be accepted~
' ' 'September 12, 1968
The City Council
Roanoke, ¥trglnle
Gentlemen~
Hids were received and opened before City Council at its regular
meeting held on Monday, September 9, for repair 'and improvements
to the existing cement concrete sidewalk on the Walnut Avenee
Hridge. Two (2) bids mere received in the amount of
and $1~370, from Regional Cons~rnction Services, Inc., and .
Southwest Construction Company, respectively.
The sem,of $20,000, is included in the current budget for this
mork under the Ealeteeooce Deportment account. Tke work will
Include tie removal of unsound concrete and the overlay of the
existing uelk lid curbing along both sides of the Inioul Avenue
Bridge rot its entire length ens~ to Jefferson Street. A time
limit or 60 working doys nas included in the specifications.
This co.strnction mill be similur in usture to thst performed
last ~eur on the Jefferson street Bridge over the ~nilroad
tracks south of Third Street.
Doth bids received were found to be in order, and'the lom bidder
is fully quuliried to perform the proposed improvements, it is
hereby recommended thut n contract be uwurded to Regional Con-
struction Services, lac., or Roanoke, Virginia, in the lump sum
amount of ~14,873, aud that the other bid recelred /or tbfs
project be rejected.
APPROVED: S, Byron E. Hannr
Byron E. Bauer, Chairman
APPROVED:S/ B. Cletus Brovles
R. Cletus Oroyles
APPROVED: S/ Elllian F. Cl~rk
lilllam F. Clark"
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(eiB330) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Regional Construction
Services. Inc., for the repair and improvement of the existing concrete sidewalk
on the Nalnut Avenue Bridge, in the City of Roanoke; authorizing the proper city
officials to execute the requisite contract; rejecting a certain other bid made
to the City; and providing fo~ an emergency.
(For full teat of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 299.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Trout and adopted by the followin9 vote:
AYES= Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Lisk. Perklnson, Trout, Eheeler and
mayor Yebber ..................................7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
UNFINXSHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: The City Manager and the Director of Public
Melfare submitted.the fallowing report, transmitting a Resolution of the Local
Board of Public,Nelfare, recommending that Weal Estate at 513 Day Avenue. S.
be sold, provided that out of the proceeds of the sale price of $4,500.00. the sum
of $1,129.33 be paid to the Department of Public Nelfare. representing the
compromise settlement or certain claims for welfare payments heretofore made:
*September 12, 1969
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council ..
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
In accordance with, administrative regulations heretofore
established by the State Board of Public ~elfare, pursuant tn
. enabling legislative provisions in t~e general !aw. mhenever
the appraised value or an estate of a former recipient of
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· elfcre Payments exceeds $500.00, and before e compromise
sottlemeet of e claim for recovery from told racipleut*a
estate for said Welfare Payments can be accomplished, it
becomes necessary for the City Council to approve the
terms or the compromiae settlement cs recommended by the
Local Board of Pobllc Welfare. Upon crfirmctive concur-
reuce by the City Conceal in the recommendation of the
Local Board, detailed information concerning the sale price
of the property subject to the lieu or tiers tar Welfare
Payments, independent npprciscls or the market value of
the propertye the smount to be recovered and the total
amount of ~elfore~Pcymeata made to the recipient is trues-
mitred.to the State Bonrd of Public Welfare for approvnl
or disapproval. ·
With regard to ~he procedure outlined above,.l transmit
heremith a resolution of the Local Board or Public Welfare,
adopted on September 12, 196B, mbfch resolution erfdences
the Local Board's concurrence in the sale of certain real
estate located at 513 Uny Avenue, 5..M,, for the sale price
of $4,S00.00, provided that the Welfare Department of the
City of iounohe be reimbursed the sum of $1,12§.35 to be
applied to the apportioned interests of three Welfare
recipients baying or baying had interests in the property
to be sold, and against uhlch recipients liens have here-
tofore been filed in the Clerk*s Office of the Bustings
Court of the City of Boaeoke. It ls the Local Board's
opinion that although the amount to be recovered in small both
in relation to the sale price and to the total amount of
Welfare Payments made, said amount represents the most
advantageous settlement able to be bad due to the cost of
edminlstrntion and sale, and the existence of prior liens.
The City Attorney has prepared and there is transmitted
herewith for your consideration and recommended adopted,
a form of resolution by which the Council world concur Je
the recommendation of the Local Roard regarding the
compromise settlement outlined above.
Respectfully,
S/ Bernice F. Jones
Bernice F. Jones
Director at Public Welfare
S/ Julian Fo Birst
Julian Fo Blrst
City Manager*
Mr. Perhinson moved that Council concur in the report and the recommenda-
tion of the Local Board of Public Welfare end offered the following Resolution:
(glee31) A RESOLU~ION concurring in the recommendation Of the Local
Board of Public Welfare of the City of Roanoke for the compromise settlement of
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 291.)
· Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Webber ............................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18315, rezoning property located on the south side
of Albemarle Avenne, S.W., described as part of Lot B, Block 24, Lewis Addition,
Official Tax No. 102291~, from RC-2, Cenerol Residential District, to C-I, Office
and Institutional District, having previously been before Council for its first
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reedlngo read lid laid over, nos again before the body, #r. lheeler offering the
follomiog for its second reading nad final odoptlont
(816315) AN ORDINANCE to sm*nd Title l¥o Chapter;4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, es amended, nod Sheet No. 102, Sectional
1Oh6 Zo,e Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For foil text of .Ordinance, see Ordlosnce Hooh No. 32,. page 203.)
Er. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance.. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following vote~
AYES: Hessrs.. Haan*Il, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Trout, Hheeler and
Mayor Hebber ................................... 7.
NAYS: Nose ........................ O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having deferred action on · Resolution estab-
lishing a local highway safety commission, providing for the membership thereof and
tho meetings Of such members, and prescribing the duties of such commission, the
Resolution was again before the body. ..
mr. Jones moved that action on the Resolution be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanieously
adopted.
DEPARTME~ OF PUBLIC WELFARE: Council hating directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing the employment of #r. Winston S. Sharpley
for architectural services in connection with the construction of an addition to
the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Homo, he presented sane; whereupon, Hr. Link
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(X10332) AN ORDINANCE authorizing CAe employment of dr. Wtnstoa S.
Sharpley for architectural services in connection with the construction Of an
extension to the Hoanoke Juvenile Detention Home; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook NO. 32, page 292.)
Mr. Llsk moved the adoption of'the Ordinance. The motion sas seconded
by Mr. Bos~ell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perklnsoo, Trout, Rheeler and
Mayor'Webber ................................. ?.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
STREET NAMES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure changing the name of Matts Avenue, N. W., to Syracuse Avenue,
N. M., he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Link moved that the following Ordinance
bo placed upon its first reading:
(~18333) AN ORDINANCE directing that the name of Watts Avenue, N. W.,
extending from lOth Street, N. W. to 19th Street, N. W., in the city of Roanoke,
be changed to Syracuse Avenue, N. W.
WHRRHAS~ at the request of numerous residents living on Ratts Avenue,
N, W., to have said street name changed and renamed Syracuse Avenue, N. W., the
.Council referred the matter to the Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation back to the Council; and
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RHEREAS. said Planting Cossission has reported to the Council under dune
or September 3, 1960, that said Planning Commission has'un objection to the
reusmiu9 of Watts Avenue, H. W., to Syracuse Avenue. N. W~, in which opinion the
Conical concurs. , ,.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINEO by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
aume of that public street extending from loth Street, H. W., to lgth Street, N. H.
heretofore known us Watts Avenue. N. W., be changed and abut said street hereluufte
be known mad designated as Syracuse Avenue, N.W. '
BE'IT FURTHER ORDAINED that 'the City Engineer be, end he ls hereby
directed to cause the aborn changes to be noted on all appropriate saps end plats
lodged in his care. ·
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Bosmell and adopted by the follemlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, perklnsono Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
COUNCIL: Hr. Lisk pointed out that the Virginia Municipal League mill
be holding its annual convention la Roanoke on September 23. 1968, the date of the
next regular meeting of Council. that the Hovernor of Virginia is scheduled to
speak at a luncheon on that,date, and offered the following Resolution changing
the hour of the regular meeting from 2 p.m.', to 3 p.m.:
#A RESOLUTION changing the hour of a regular meeting of
the Council of the City of Roanoke to be held no Wonday,
September 23, 1968,
WHEREAS, the Council deems it appropriate to change the
time of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Roanoke to be held on September 23. 1968, because of certain
other important meetings and the appearance of the Governor
of Virginia scheduled to be held and to take place in the
city on the same day.
THEREFORE, BE IT EESOLVEO by the Council of the City of
Roauoko that the regular meeting of the Council provided by
Rule I of Section 2, Chapter 4, Title I! of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, to be held on September 23, 1968, at
2:00 o'clock, p.m., be, and is hereby changed so that said
the 23rd day of September, 1fl68, ia the Council Chambers in
the Municipal Building,' . . .
by Hr. Perkinson. -
1. Free transportation to and from the Szrplzz Food larohozae
for Sexier Citizens from tkis area. it is necessary to
ask you to please grant this request due to tke health .
conditions of the people. A mamma became ill because she
moated ii line for I hours end otter masting so long, there
ussz't · complete order or food left, and she mas told to
come bach text Thursday.
la another instance, three people fell out because of
standing ii lite ia the hot sun too long. if nothing is
doze zbout this sitoatfoe, mama the zesther becomes cold
it be even worse on the people.
2, Mo mould like more people to help lssze out the rood. Also
z more adequate building mlth rest rooms ucoomodutions...
uould help to alleviate the discomforts suffered by our
aged in their ottetpt to secure this surplus foodstuff.
Mrs. Vera E. Wash, representing the Worthoast Senior Citizens Organization
appeared before Council nad submitted a petition signed by forty-three citizens.
Supporting the requests of the Senior Citizens Committee for the citizens of
Lincoln Terrace.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Lish moved that the question be
referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Trout end unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEpARTHE~4T: Mr. Jones submitted the following
communication, recommending that Council adopt · Resolution indicating its support
of the establishment of an organization to be known as the Roanoke ¥olley Health
Service Planning Council:
~September 12, 1968
Honorable Mayor and
Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Several years ego in cooperation with the other governmental
subdivisions here ia the valley we appropriated money which led
to a study and finalization of a report on Health, Welfare and
Recreatiun needs in the valley. Copies of this report have been
distributed to each member.or Council and in carrying out the
report several study groups hare been formed and others will be
planned.
I would like to bring to your attention that a study group whose
primary purpose will be to investigate the present facilities
and project the needs as lO,relates to health organizations in
the region has been organized and the attached information will
explain its aims and projections. This study group has made
application for grant-in-aid in order that it might proceed mith
the recommendations or the original committee named above. Ham-
ever, before they can proceedthis group will have to receive
,approval from each of the governmental subdivisions involved and
I would recommend that Roanoke City Council go on record by
Resolution indicating its support of the establishment of an
organization to be known as the Roanoke Valley Health Service
Planning Council.
I have served on this committee from its inception and from all
indications the other governmental subdivisions will support this
program and its aims and projections.
Yours very truly,
S/ J~mes E. Jones
James E. Jones
Councilman'
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Mr, Jones moved that Co~uoil concur in the recommendation amd that tho
matter be referred, to tko City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure.
The motion mss. seconded by Mr. ~iti iud unanimously adopted.
SIGNS~ Mr, Jones moved that the City Manager be requested to make u
study of the signs'on Millilmsou Road and to submit his report to Council. The
motion mos seconded by Mr, Trout and unanimously adopted,
CITY ATTORNEY: Mayor Mebber pointed out that the term or
Kincaaon as City Attorney expires September 30, 1966, and called for nominations
to fill the pending vacancy,
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of Jones N. Klncunoa.
There being no further nominations, Mr. James N. Rincaeoa mas reelected
as City Attorney for a term of two years beginning October 1, 1966, by the follomin
vote:
FOB MR. RI~CANON: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout,
Mheeler and Mayor Mebber
CITY AUDITOR: Mayor Mebber pointed out that the term of Mr. J. Robert
Thomas as City Auditor expires September 30, 1966, and called for nominations to
fill the pending vacancy.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of J. Robert Thomas.
There being no further nominations, Mr. J. Robert Thomas was reelected
as City Auditor for a term of two years begincing October 1, 1q66, by the followls
rote:
FOR MR. THOMAS: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, LiaR, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler
and Mayor Webber ................................ ?.
CIYY CLERK: Mayor Webber pointed out that the term of Miss Virginia L.
Shaw as City Clerk expires September 30, 1966, and called for nominations to fill
the pending vacancy.
Mr. Jones placed In nomination the name of Virginia L. Shaw.
There being no further nominations, Miss Virginia L. Shaw mas reelected
us City Clerk for a term of two years beginning October 1, 1960, by the folloming
vote:
FOR MISS SHAW: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, LIsh, Perkiflson, Trout, Mbeeler
and Mayor Webber ................................ 7.
MUNICIPAL
Brice as a Judge of the Municipal Court expires September 30, 1966, and called
for nominations to fill the pending vacancy.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of James P. Brlce.
There being no further nominations, Judge James P, Brite mas reelected
as a Judge of the Municipal Court for a tern of four years beginning October
1968, by the following vote:
FOR JUDGE BRICE: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perklnson, Trout, Mheeler
and Mayor Robber .................................. ?-
MUNICIPAL COURT: Mayor Mebber pointed out that the term of Judge Carroll
Rea as a Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court expires September 30, 1966, and
called for nominations to fill the pending vacancy.
Mr. Jones placed l. a,mini,ina the alma of Carroll D. Rem.
There being,a, farther a,mint, ions, Judge Carroll D. Rea nas reelected as
a Substitute Jadge of tho #ual,Opal Court for a term of f,ar years beginni,g
Ootober 1, 1960, by the f,Il,ming vote:
,FOR JUBSE REA~ Messrs. B,sm, lit Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Trout, lheeler
and #nyor Nebber ................................. 7.
DEPARTMEh'F OF BUILDINGS: ,Mayor Webber painted out that the term of Mr.
Frank Burner as a member of the Board of Adjustments a,d Appeals, Building Code,
expires September,30, 1960, and called for nominations to fill the pending vacancy.
#F. Jones placed in nomination the name of Frank Burner.
There being a, farther nominations, Mr. Frank Burner mas reelected ns n
member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, for a term of five
y,ors beginning October 1, 1960, by the f. Il,ming vote:
FOR MR. HARMER: Messrs. B,snell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,o, Trna,, #heeler
and Mayor #ebber ................................. ?.
There b,Jag no further basiness, Mayor Webber declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVEB
ATTEST:
Mayor
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COUNCIL, RRGULAR MEETING,
Mondayo September 23, 1968.
The Council of the City o! Roanoke wet is'regular meeting In the Council
Chamber 1~ the Municipal Building, Uooda~, September 23, 1966, at 2 p.e., the
regular meeting hour, with Meier #ebber presiding. - -
pRESENT: CouncilMen John If. Boswell, Uavid lC. List and yayor,Ro! L.
Webber ............. .- ................................3.
AESENT: Councilmen Janes E. Jones, Frank N. Perkinsoo, Jr** James O,
Trout and YJncent $. Wheeler .......................... 4.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, and Mr. B. Ben
Jones, Jr.t Assistant Clt~ Attorney.
I~¥OCATIO~: The meeting mas opened with a preyer by the Reverend Marvin
Genniags, l~astor, Virginia ~elgkts Rnpt~st Church.
A quorum failing to appear, Mayor Ifebber declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
..,or
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COUNCIL. BEGULAB MEETING,
Monday, September 30, 1960.
The Council of the City of Rooeoke met in regular meeting is the Council
Chamber~ in the Municipal Building, Monday, S~ptenber 30, 1968, at 2 p.m., the regale
maetfeg hoer, With Mayor ~ebber prealdlag.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. Bosuell, James B. Jones, Uevld M. Llsh,
Frank N. Perhieson, Jr** Jones O. Trout, Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Roy L.
Mebber .................... ~ .................. 7.
ABSENT: None ......................O.
OFFICEBS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F, Hirst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Naaert
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N, Einoanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INYO~ATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Arthur B
Broun, Jr., Manager of Neighborhood D~velopment of Total Action Against Poverty.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meetings held on July B -
15 - 22 * 29, 1960, and August 5 - 12, 1968, respectively, having been furnished
each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Boswell and
eeaninonsly adopted, the reading thereof wa~ Olspensed with and the minutes approved
as recorded.
Mayor Mebber Belcomed a group of Girl Scouts from ~roop 74 Of the Grace
United Methodist Church.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON pUBLIC MATTERS:
CITY GOVERNMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
twenty=three automobiles for various municipal departments, said proposals to be
received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, September 30, 1968, and to be
opened at that hour be~ore Council, Mayor Webber asked if anyone had any questions
abner 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 followfngbids:
Item Ul - Nineteen 1969 Automobiles for Police Deoartme~t
Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated - $43,831.72
Magic City Motor Corporation. - 45,387.53
Zeller Lincoln-Mercury, Incorporated - 49,149.57
Item =2 - One 1969 Automobile for Fire Department
Magic City Motor Corporation - $ ~,234.31
Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated - 2,244.98
Zeller Llncolo-Mercury, Incorporated - 2,579.37
Item u3 - One 1969 Automobile fo~ M~ter Department
Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated - $ 2,078.21.
Magic City Motor Corporation - 2,0~4.40
Zeller Lincoln-Mercury, Incorporated - 2,374.40
Item ~4 - One 1~69 Automgbfl¢ fgr Refuse Collectign and Disposal
Magic City Motor Corporation - $ 2,124.40
Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated 2,233.23
Zeller Lincoln-Mercury, Incorporated - 2,616.02
21-7.
[lOB es - One 1969 Automobile for Pabiio Assintoace Deoartment
Fulton M~tor Company, lacorporlted - $ 1,082,13
Magic City. Motor Corporation - 1,911.32.
Zeller Lincoln-Mercury, lncorporoted - 20056,02
Mr. Perkioson moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report ned recommendation to Council, the
City Atto/ney to prepare the proper measuree or measures in accordance with the
unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. B~ron E, Baser, C~airm~n, Boeford B.
Thoupson and M. David Hooper os members of the committee,
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATIONS: Pursuant to notice of advertise-
'sent for bids on Ite'm No. 10 coyer'lng twenty two-way mobile radios for automobiles,
and Item No, 2, covering seven two-uny mobile radios for motorcycles, said proposale
to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m** Monday, September 30, 1968, and to
be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor #ebber asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement.
In this connection, the City Clerk presented the following communication
from the General Electric Company, advising that it is not able to meet the
specifications as written due to their restrictive nature, but that it is submittin
a bid to the intent of the specifications.
"September 30, 1968
City of Moaonte
City Clerk
Room 214, Municipal Building
Roanoke. Virginia
Dear Sir:
The General Electric Company Is not able to meet the specifications
as written due to their restrictive nature.
Romever, the General Electric Company feels that the restrictive
nature of the specifications was not intentional so as to preclude
one of the leaders of electronic communications from bidding.
If it 15 the intent of your city to buy the most communications
equipment for the lowest amount' of dollars, in the best interest
of the taxpayers you represent, the General Electric Company
submits its bid to the intvnt of your speclfications and will
expect, if lom bidder, to be favored with the award.
If it is not your intent to purchase this equipment under
competitive bidding practices in the best.interests of the tax-
payers you represent, please return our bid unopened.
H% L. Johnson
H. L: Johnson ' '
District Sales Manager"
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager voiced the opinion that
the specifications are not restrictive. ,
Mr. Boswell moved that since there seems to be some doubt as to mhether
or not the specifications are restrictive all bids be rejected without prejudice
to anyone and'that they be readvertised.
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The motion fulled for l·ck of · ceo,nd.
Mr. Wheeler moved that C,ascii proceed with the ,penis· of the bide.
The motion UBS seconded by Mr. Trout ·nd ·d,pm,d. Mr. fl,swell voting
The City Clerk then opened ·nd rend the following bide:
Biddy[, Item No. I Item Not
Motorola COllltlC·tlonS ~ El,orr,sics. lie. - $ 9.659.00 $6.069.00
Gennr·l Electric'Comp·ny 10.221.60 6.348.21
Mr. Wheeler moved that the bide be referred to · committee to be appoint,*
by the'Mayor for tabulation, report and recolmeudntio· to Council, the City Att.me
to prep·re the proper measure fn accordance with the recommendation of the committe
The motion ua· ceconded by Mr. Perklnson and unanimously ·d,pred.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Byron E. Haner~ Ch·irman. M. David H,,per.
J. D. Sink and Alfred Beckley as members of the committee.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice of advertise-
meat for bids on one track-type tractor to be used In connection mith landfill
operations, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.mo, Monday,
September 30, 1960, and to be opened at that hour before Coun~il, Mayor Webber
· eked if any.aa had any questions about the mdt.rtl·em.at.
Mr. Boswell pointed out that only one bid has been received and voiced
the opinion that the citycaneot afford to accept Just one bid on this equipment.
Mr. B.smell then moved that the bid be returned, unopened. The notion
was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the City Manager be directed to readverttse for
bids on the tractor. The notion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously
adopted.
PAR£5 AND pLAY,ROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL; Pursuant to notice of advertise-
meet for bids on one track-type loader to be used in connection with landfill
operations, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday,
September 30, lq69, and to'be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Webber
asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement.
Mr. ~oswell pointed out that only one bid bas been received and v. Iced
the opinion that the'city cannot afford to accept just one bid on this equipment.
Mr. Boswell then moved that the bid be returned, unopened. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Trout and'unanimously adopted~
Mr. Wheeler moved that the City Manager be directed to readvertise for
bids on the loader. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted
PARKS AND PLAYGROUnDS-OAR·AGE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice of advertise-
meat for bids on one steel wheeled compactor to be used in connection with landfill
operations, said'proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday,
September 30, 196B, and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Webber
asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no representative
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present raising any question, the.Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed ulth
the opening of the bids; uhereupoa, the City Clerk opened and read the folloulng
bids;
51dder Amount
The Tidy Corporation - $47,739.00
Carter Hichlnery Company, Inc. ) Hyster - ~3,605.00
) Caterpillar - 53,99d.00
' Shelton-WittlEquipment Corporitlon' - 54,757.50
Mr. Perkinsoa moved that the bids be referred to · 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 uss seconded by Mr. Trout and .unaqimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Byron £. Hamer, Chairman, Hneford n.
Thompson and H. Cleans Hroyles as members of the committee,
COAL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on furnishing the
coal requirements of the City of Roanoke for the period beginning October lo 196H,
and ending September 30, 1969, said proposals to be received by the Cit~ Clerk
until 2 p.a., Hominy, September 30, 1968, and to be opened at that hour before
Council, Mayor Mebber asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor.instructed the City
Clerk to proceed uith the opening of the bids; whereupon, the Ctty Clerk opened
and read the folloning bids:
Bidd~F Furnace Cga]StokeF Co~l
Hunter & Cummings Company - $7.50 per ton $?.50 per ton
Old Dominion Coal Corporation - 7,75 per ton 7.60 per ton
Blair Pltzer Coal Company, Inc. - O,O0 per ton O.OO per ton
Hr. Link moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorne
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
Mayor.W~bber appointed Messrs. Byron E, Hamer, Chairman, and Hueford B.
Thompson as members of the. committee.
ZONING-pLANNING: Council having continued a public.hearing on the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission that Chapter 2, ~ubdlrlalon
Regulations, of Title XVt, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended,
be revised, until 2 p.m., Monday, September 300 1969, the matter mas again before
the body.
In this connection, a committee appointed to study the matter submitted
the following report transmitting a draft of the proposed amendment with the
recommendation that it be placed on its first reading:
"September 26, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
The Roanoke County Planning Commission heretofore baying
approved in general subdivision regulations proposed by the
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City, and representatives of tko City old Of Roes,ko County·
variattoos of mordiag ia.order to more olearly delineate the
Intent of the proposed regulations, there is herenith trans-
mitted for consideration by the Couscil aid enactment os aa
ordinance · measure which uould ·mend sad reordolo the City*s
present land subdivision regulations ia their entirety.
~ Nhlle lormsl notification to the City Council of the Roanoke
Canary Board or supervisors* approval of the proposed regu-
lations may not at the time have been received by the Council,
we are, nevertheless, authoritatively advised that sacb
approval mos given ut the meeting of the Board held September
25, 1969.
Accordingly, It is recommended that the ordinance transmitted
hereuith be ROW considered by the Council on its lirst reading.
Very truly yours,
S! Vincent S. #heeler
Vincent S. Rheeler
S! David ET Lash
Darld K. Llsk
S/ Julian F, Bir~t
Julian F. Hlrst"
Hr. Wheeler moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the
committee and that the following Ordinance be placed upoo its first reading:
(n16334) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Chapter 2, of Title XVI, of
the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to land subdivision regulations
within the corporate limits of the City of Roanoke and, with the approval of the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, mithin certain prescribed areas outside
saio corporate limits; providing for the codification of the provisions thereof
into the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1955, as Chapter 2,1 of Title lVI of said
Code; making severable the provisions of this ordinance; designating the manner in
which this ordinance should be cited; and providing for the effective date of this
ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32. page
30~.)
The motion was seconded by Rt. Llsk and adopted by the followlog vote:
AVES: Wessrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, perkins,n, Trout, Wheeler and
Ha/or ~ebber .................................?.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
pETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS;
SENERS AND STORM DRAINS: A Resolution adopted by the Coonctl of the City
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Mr. Bosuell moved that the request be referred to a committee colposed
of Rsyor Roy L. ~ebb~r,'chuir~uo, Mr. YJuceet S. Wheeler nod Hr, Jolion F. Bars*
for study, report nnd r~co~mendutioo ~o Council. The motion mss soooodod by Mr.
Trout nad uuucimo~sly adopted.
ZONISG~ A communication from Hr. T, L. Plunhett, Jr** Attorney, represeu~
lng Mr, Richard Ri 9uich, requesting that a portion o~ a 9.031 acre tract of lnnd.
nad u portion of u 8.75 acre tract or laud located ~a the.oorth s~de of Frnnhlln
Road, S. R** east of Beechwood Drive, Official Tax Was. 1280601 nad 1~80602, be
rea,ned from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2,'General Commercial
District, uss before Council.
Hr. Rheeler moved that the request for rea*ming be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report nad recommendation to Council. The notion
mas seconded by Mr. Perhinson and unnnimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTRENT: Council having taken under advisement · reqnest of
Mr. Charles H. Osterboodt, Attorney, representing Mrs. Louvenia J. Lee, thai'the
City of Roanoke authorize and bear the cost of famishing mater to her property
Je the ricinJty of DalevJlle, Virginia, by digging n mell thereon, connecting said
mall to an existing mater line and installing necessary pumps, a communication from
Mr. Osterhoodt, renaming the request, was before the body.
In this connection, Mr. Osterho~dt appeared before Council, advising that
and thought that the matter had been worked out, but so far as he con learn the cit
has not taken any deIinitive action on the agreement.
The City Manager explained that the matter has been marked out to a point
bat has not been completed.
Mr. Lish moved that the request be referred to the City Manager and the
City Attorney for study, report and recommendation to Council, said report to
by Mr. Wheeler and ~nanimo#sly adopted.
~CHOOLS: A communication from Mrs. Mary Made Williams, tendering her
resignation as a member of the Roanoke City School Board effective immediately,
Mr. Lisk moved that the resignatiou be accepted, ulth regret. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: A communication from Mr. Charles ~. Tnrpin, Calling attention
to the need for a walk sign at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Fifth Street,
S. ~., was before Council.
Mr. Lisk moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study
and report to Councll. The motion mas seconded by Mr. ~osHell and unanimously
adopted.
ZONIN6: A communication from Mr. Lawrence L. Tapscott, Attorney,
representing Mr. H. J. Berflstein, requesting that property located on the south
side o! Thurstoo Avenue, B. K., described ns Lots 35 and 36, Bloch R, Rilliamson
Groves, Officini Tex Bo, 3070254, mud the west portion of Lots ? - 12, inclusive,
Block B, Nllliamsoo Groves, Official Trix Boo 3070240, he reaoned from RD, Duplex
Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, uts before Council.
Br.. Bheeler moved that the request for vezonlag be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The molion
mas seconded by Mr. Dosmell and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A petition signed by fifteen residents, requesting that property
located on the southmost side of Forest Bill Avenue, N, W., described as Lots 7,
G and 9, Block 6o Plasters Bop, Official Tax Bos. 2060628, 2060629 and 2060630,
be reaoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District. to RD, Duplex Residential
District, was before Council.
Hr. Rheeler moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The notion
mas seconded by Br. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
SE~ERS AND STORR DRAINS: The following communication from Mr. Lee B.
Eddy, Chairman of the Board of Sgperrisors of Roanoke County, advising that the
Board of Supervisors is pleasedtu offer to the City of Roanoke the use of the Dixi
Cavern landfill site on an interim basis, mas before Council:
"September 17, 196B
Mr. Roy L. Webber, Mayor
City of Roanohe
Roanoke Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Webber:
Confirming a telephone call from Mr. Paul Matthews to
Mr. Byron Bauer on September 16, 1969, the Board of Supervisors
is pleased to offer to the City Of Roaflohe the use of the Countyts
Dixie Cavern landfill site on an interim basis. This offer
applies for any reasonable period of time during which the City
is working out a long-term solution to its requirements for solid
waste disposal.
Detailed arrangements for use of the Coonty's landfill by
City vehicles and for any additional earth-handling equipment
which may be required during this period of joint use nay be
made with Mr. Paul Matthews, the Roanoke County Engineer and
Executive Officer.
Very truly yours,
SI Lee B. Eddy
h
Lee B. Eddy, Chairman
Board of Supervisors*
Mr. Wheeler moved that the offer be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. John W. Boswell, Chairman, David K. Link and Julian F. Birst for its
information in connection math its study of the question of refuse disposal for
the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGE~-SRMERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the following
report, recommending that S2,?00'00 be appropriated to replace a pickup truck which
has been totally demolished:
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"Roanoke, Virginia
September 23, 1968
Boo'r,bio Mayor and City Council
R,em*ko, Virginia
Geutlemeo~
0o tko morning or September IT, 1960o to employee of tko
Semage Treatment Plant o* the 12=00 to 6=00 shift left bls post
and misappropriated, the 1963 model pickup truck assigned to the
Semage Treatment Plant, At approximately 4=30 a.m. mklle
driving this truck he failed to negotiate a turn on Mount
Pleasant Boulevard mod t,tally demolished the pickup truck. As
thin pickup truck is an integral part of the operation of the
Semage Treatment Plaot and o* alternate vehicle is available for
use at this facility, on Immediate replacement is required. The
1968-69 budget for the Sewage Treatment Plant contained an item
of $22,500 for replacement reserve.
It in recommended that City Council by budRet action
appropriate $2,700 of this capital reserve fund for the pro-
curement of a replacement truck.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julfau ¥. Hlrst
Julian Fo Hirst
City Ranager#
Br. Mheeler moved that Couocil concur lo the recosmendation of the City
Rannger and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~1633S) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sectloo ~500t 'Replacement
Reserve~' of the 19o~-69 Sewage Treatment Food Appropriation Ordinance, and
pr*vi*lng for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance U~ok No. 32, page 294.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption o£ the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the f,Il*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins*n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................. 7,
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted the
f,Il*ming report, recommending the transfer of $220.OO to provide for the purchase
of two chemical spreaders for s,oM odd ice removal:
"September 23, 1968
Roanoke, Virginia
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Recently bids mere taken by the Purchasing Agent for several
Items contained lo the snow mhd ice removal budget for this
fiscal year. Low bid received for 14 rubber blades for snom
pious mas approximately $500 less than funds available. At the
name time low bid for two tall-gate chemical spreaders ran $220
in excess of the $1t650 appropriated. It is highly desirable to
consummate the contract for these tail-gate chemical spreaders as
soon as possible that they might be purchased and obtained prior
to the snom removal season.
For this reason it is recommended that City Council by
appropriate budget ordinance transfer the sum Of $220 from the
Snom and Ice Removal Department Code 62, Object Code 39, Operating
Supplies and Materials to the same department, Object Code 64,
Operational and Construction Equipment - New, to provide sofficle~t
funds for the purchase of this equipment.
Respectfully submitted,
~ S/ Julian F. Hirst
Jul, ina F. Hirer
City Manager'
Mr. ~heeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Maelger and' offered the follomlng emergency Ordinance:
(Ul0336) AM ORDINANCE to amend and reordnin Seckion a620 *Snow and Ice
Removal,° of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, ao'd providing for aa emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 32, page
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Thc motion was seconded
by Hr. Perhinsoa and adopted by the follcmiog vote:
AYES: #easts. Bosuell, Jones, Lash, Perhlnson, Trout. ~heeler and
Mayor lebber ...................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
BUOGE'F-GARBAGE R£#OVAL: Council having referred the matter of appro-
priating $43,040.00 to provide for 104 Laborer I positions bach to the City #meager
to confer with the City AuditoFo the Citl Manager submitted the following report
renewing his recommendation:
September 23,
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
As a result of my presentation last week, September 16,
1968, of · proposal to provide additional Job spaces in the
Sanitation Division, thc City Council referred the matter back
letter, I will not go late the background nad status of the
would be glad to supplement that information in any may that
mai be helpful.
follows:
29 routes with 2 helpers per route
Gas pump operator 1
' Night shift operator at Novthside area 1
Landfill Laborer l's 4
2 report trucks with 2 laborers 4
2 store collection trucks with 2 laborers 4
Incinerator - I each shift
3 chippers with 2 laborers
4 open trucks mith 2 laborers
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Oe September lg~ #rl 'h .... : Mr~ H .... ; Hrl Broyles. Mr.
Showalter and I conferred on this matter. The Public Morks
Departmentts review of work requirements would revise the abo~e
Laborer I tabulation as follows: ''
29 routes with 2 helpers per route
Might shift operator at Northside area
Landfill Laborer
3 report trucks with 2 laborers
2 store collection truchs mith 2 laborers
Incinerator - 1 each shift
4 chippers with 2 laborers
6 open trucks with 2 laborers
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1
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1
4
4
3
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Abseltleism due to vacatiou lid sick leave, Illelllg a
perso'aael complement. Is e variable figure. ~a mould cousider
six to be a minimum allomsble number. Six added to the above
total or 90 results it a perm*teal requlreme.t or 104 Laborer
This is settiug the total allowable personnel et u close margiu
nad it Is the depar'tmeet*s opinion that a leemay or 4 to $ Job
spaces ia addition mould be desirable sad in this I agree.
Homever rot the situation at the immediate present, me
mould ret*amend the provision of 104 spaces rot Laborer I it the
Snnltatlon Division and I recommend that this be provided la
order that me ceo bnve the positions allotted math the hopeful
availability or persons to completely fill them. The estimated
cost is $40,775 for the remeluder-or the fiscal year end it is
recommended that this additional total be provided to the
Seeitnti.oa budget.
I mould again express the expectation that au em*ant
generally comparable to this mould be unexpended mithin the
personnel account of the Sanitation and I mould repeat tbut our
interest possibly is in not so much getting additional money
as in baying reasonable adequate personnel spaces.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. HOSmell moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~19337) AN ORGI~ANC~ to amend and reordafn Section zsg,
Collection and Disposal,' of the 196U-59 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32,' page 295.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Wt. Link ~nd adopted by 'the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins*n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber .............................. ~~i?.
NAYS: ~one .........................
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 August,
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 23, 1958
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Listed belom is the status of the personnel changes for
the Police and the Fire Departments as of August 31, 1958.
Police Department:*
'John Wm. Russell - employed as Patrolman August 1, 1968
'Carroll D. Jones - employed as Patrolman August 1, 1959
'George Mm. Sutherland -.employed as Patrolman August 15, 1950
*William Gerald Lucas- employed as Patrolman July 1, 1950
'David M. Crnmford - employed au Patrolman July 22, 1958
'Limn*od J. Willoughby - employed as Patrolman July 22,
'Murray O. Cochran, Captain - retired August 31, 1960 - employed
February 16, 1942
'Robert H. Suels, Jr. - retired JUly 12, 1959 - employed June
1948
*Gary W. Holford - resigned us Patrolman July 14. 1968 -
employed Hay 15, 1965
'George M, Guill - resigned as Patrolman July 1, 1958 - employed
February 5, 1957
'Tommie Lcvell - resigned as Patrolman July 31, 1968 - employed
April 12, 1967
'Donald W. Hale - resigned as Patrolman July 19, lgSS - employed
June 1, 1954
'Jibes T. Stamps - resigned as Patrolman July D, I~6H -
employed March 16, 1963 '
'John F, ladersoe - resigned us Patrolman July e, 1960
employed January 16, 1963
'JeSse R. Stemirt - resigned us Patrolman July 15. 1960 -
employed June 1, 1966
'Ending August 31. 1960 - 14 vacancies, including three neu
budget positS.ms.'
Fire Departteat:
'RETIRED
'R. Hollis Mills. Flrefighter August 24, 1960 - employed
September 16. 1948
,',,EMPLOYED
'Richard M. Mabry - August 1, 1960
tAt the present time there are two vacancies within the Fire
Department. These are additional budget positions for Fire Inspectors.'
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
In a discussion of the report, Mr. 8.snell noted that there are fourteen
vacancies in the Police Department and expressed the opinion that it is vital that
Council take the necessary action required by the City Manager to bring the
personnel of the Police Department up to its full complement.
Mr. Lisk pointed out that the present age limit for new policemen is
between twenty~one and thirty years and moved that the question of raising the
maximum age limit to thirty-eight years he re/erred to the Personnel Board
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Joces
and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Boswell moved that the question of ways and means o[ bringing the
personnel of the Police Department up to its full complement be referred to the
City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then moved that the report Of the City Manager be received and
filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and nnanimously adopted.
BUDGET-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted the following
report, recommending that sufficient funds be appropriated to permit Hayes, Sony,
Mattern acd Mattern, Architects for the Municipal Building Annex, to employ an
inspector on the project at $1,200.08 per month:
'Roanoke. Virginia
September 23, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
At the time o[ the award of the construction contract for
the Municipal Annex some consideration was given to providing
funds for the employment of an*inspector on the construction
project. However, un action was taken and the matter was left,
as ! Interpreted it, as pendlng for a final decision.
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Sn~h an Inspector would be employed by our ernkitnnts, ~
Elves, Sesy, Hstteru and Hitters, with reimbursement by the
City to that firm for the compensation of the lespentor~- Ue ,
hive discnssnd this el severnlo~ensioas with the firm nnd it
fs their opinion that one Is highly deuirable. If so ongngede
it would be odvnntngeous if he could be employed nt this time
and it would be their intent for the early stage of the project
an individual would be assigned nba is familiar with a geology
of sabgrsde wort nnd the establishment of adequate footings and
foandntions for the building. As the building would rise above
the foundation level, this inspector mould be replaced by 8
construction inspector aha would follow the building to its
coopletioa, la visual the sine of the project, ue also feel
that it would be advantageous for someone to be assigned full
time to this moth. His duties would relate not only to the
construction standards, and conformance with the plans nnd
specifications of the project bat also to approval of the
quality and standards of materials brought to the Job by the
contractor.
He do not have adequate staff within the clty*s engineer-
lng department to boodle this Job on aronnd-the-clock basis.
He are doing some coordinating inspection work on the Civic
Center through the City Engineer and will likewise do the same
with the Annex, ns nell as other construction but the close
supervision continuously needed is not possible under our staff
as to number and qualifications.
The architects advise that the cost for an inspector would
be $1200 per month which includes his base salary, plus social
security and other benefit allowances and the firman overhead
percentage.
It is recomeended that the City Council give this favorable
consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F, Hlrst
City Eanager#
Hr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Ranagnr and offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $21,600.00:
(u18338) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordoin Section #Gg, 'Capital
Improvements,# of the 196§-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 296.)
~r. Lfsh moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The ~otioo was seconded b3
Hr. Perkinaon and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Eeaara. Bosnell, Jones, Link, Perklnson, Trout, Wheeler and
Rayor ~ebber .................................?.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
SGHOOLS-CITV EARKE~: The City Hanager submitted the following report
advising that Total Action Against Poverty in Roanohe Valley has been unable to
secure sufficient funds to operate a Senior Citizens* Center on the second floor
of the City Merhet Building at this time:
'Roanoke, Virginia
September 23, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
For the information and record of the City Council I am in
receipt of a letter from Mr. Eristow Hardin, Executive Director
o~ TAP, ia which he advised me as follous:
*For more thmu u 7ecr TAP ken been working closely
mltb the 0grace or Economic Opportunity to secure e
grnzt to inaugurate a reit fledged program for Senior
Citizens mith poverty incomes it the Roanoke Volley,
Our e£fortz here rosalind la a minimum grunt ef
$23e000 to establish a small reseorch tad planning
unit rot thisprogram. We regret that this grant did
not include funds to undertake a major Senior Citizens
Center et this time in the space above the Roanoke cit7
market, mhich uts so generously allocated to TAP by you
and the Roznoke City Council for this purpose.
'Of course, it is our belief that the documentntioc of
the teed for such a Center which Hill come about through
our Senior Citizens pleating unit Hill result ia OEO's
zllocatloa of the total funds needed for u major Center
for the older poor in the Valley. Homevero I thought it
would be proper for me to inform you, and through you the
members Of the City Council, of the results of TAP's
efforts in this connection and oar inability to utilize
the second flOOr Of the city market ut this time**
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Jalizn F. Hirst
Julian F. NIFSt
City Manager*
Mr. Perkinson moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measurerepealing Ordinance No. 17769 authorizing and providing for the
lease of the space to Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Nosmell and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS-RATER DEPARTMENT: Council having referred a request of the
Roanoke City School Hoard that a sixteen-inch water line on the site of the propose~
Southwest Junior High School be relocated and that water service be extended to the
site of the proposed Northwest Junior High School, adjacent to the Rilliam Fleming
Nigh School property, to the City Manager [or study, report and recommendation, be
submitted the following report:
*Roaaeke, Virginia
September 23, 196§
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
City School Doard appeared before City Council with reqnests
that (1) the sixteen-Inch water line on the present site of the
proposed Southmest Junior High School be relocated and (2) that
water service be extended to the site of the proposed Northwest
Junior Nigh School. THo possible locations Here submitted for
the Southwest Jnntor High School and three locations were con-
sidered for the Nortbmest Jnnior High School.
City Council directed that the City Manager consult mlth
Mr. Via, Director o[ School Plants and resolve the locations of
mith Mr. Via and Mr. Dunn, Manager of the City of Roanoke Water
Department. It mould appear that the most direct route weald
be the most economical and acceptable. Mtth respect to the
Southwest Junior High School the g50-foot line shown in red on
the architect*s plan should be used. The archttect*s plan will
be available at the Council meeting.
At Northaest Junior High School construction of approxi-
mately 1,400 feet of line from Nershberger Road, ap Ferncllff
and providing future use as a part of a loop.
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it is recognized that the cost of these facilities might
exceed the available funds In these Capital llprovement
proJects~ however, this is purely speoulatioa at this time,
As these mater lines are aa integral part or the oonstractlon
of these schools, and they were ant anticipated and included
in the Mater Departmeat*s budget, It is recommended that the
cost of construction of these lines be Included in the base
bid price of the buildings and that City Council approve the
location and construction of these mater lines on that basis.
The construction to the Nortbuest Junior High School might be
considered as an extension of the City mater system; however,
the Southwest relocation Is purely a construction related
situation and Its relocation is of no advantage,to the City
system.
The estimated cost of the relocation at Southwest is
$20,000,
The estimated extension cost at Northwest is $8.000.
These npprorals ns to line relocations and locations are
proposed within whatever stage that approval or the absence
of final approval may stand ns to the tun school locations.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
lu this connection, Mr. John M. Chappelear, Jr., Architect, appeared
before Council and explained the plan for the water lines.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the plan for the water line for the
preposed Southwest Junior High School and that the City Attorney be directed to
prepare the proper measure approving same. The motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler
and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Wheeler moved that Council concur fa the plan for the proposed
Northwest Junior High School and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure approving same. The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimousl
adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTUre: The City Manager submitted the following report
advising that the State Health Department has declined to participate in the meat
inspection program of the City Of Roanoke:
*Roanoke, Virginia
September 30, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Under state of Virginia law, as has prevailed for many
years, inspection is made by the State of all meat as it is sold
with the exception of producer sold meat; in other mords, if the
farmer himself purchases his own animals and personally'sells the
product he is not subject, under State law, to inspection by the
State Department of Agriculture. If he sells his product to
someone mbo then resells It, the inspection becomes applicable.
There have been several farmers over the years mbo sell'their
butchered meat on the City Marhet. These are not the meat stands
within the market building but sales out on the outdoor spaces.
Partly because of this and probably for other reasons, the City
In 1956 established a requirement that all meats sold in the
City including that of the farmer-producer be lespected and to
tahe care of the farmer-producer situation the City would provide
its own inspection service. This is incorporated in Title 13,
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A meat inspection center hms been provided by tko City
along with an inspector.' By appointment and other arrangements
an inspector bas met the farmers at the center for the inspec-
tion nnd for certaim periods of this year he has been there
over regular schedules. Some considerable time ant cf the yeuF
has been considered ns allotted for meat inspection.
The City has rented the Brusberg building on East Campbell
Avenue nndo in fact, a five-year lease mas signed on July 10,
1967. This lease can be terminated et the end of amy single
year niter notice on or before Hay I. Three thousand del .rs
bas been appropriated in past Health Depart,eat budgets for
the rental of this building nnd the palment to the onners hun
been $190 per month.
Nlth the affiliation math the State of the Health Depart-
meat, la the 196H-69 bridget, funds were not included for the
rental of this facility. The State does not consider it n
sharing ires. Additionally, and more important, the State has
and had advised that they could not continue the practice of
the Health Department handling the Inspection. This has been
performed for the City in past years by one of the sanitarians
within the Health Department. #bile this represents a dropping
of n service there is some merit la the Health Depurtment*s
position. They state that their persouuel are not specifically
trained in meat inspection work and that the department could
not assume the responsibility that is carried with the inspection
of meat. Further within the State structure meat inspection is
a responsibility of the State Department of Agriculture and not
the State Health Department. Me thus are in the position et
this point of not bavin9 an inspector and in being somemhat
uncertain as to the direction to which to go. So far we have
some doubts as to our capabilities of employing an individual
from the outside who would do this service for us. The
employment of a Health Department sanitarian mould be against
policy of the department for this purpose as a supplemental
Job.
The farmers who have used this service, for which there
is o very minimum charge, have informed the City's Market
Manager, Mr. Nolen. that they cannot afford to go through the
cost of baying their meat inspected under regular channels
nhich is the inspection by the State Department of Agriculture
and/or the processing through approved slaughter houses. Host
of the farmers on the market who do sell meat are those nba
produce fruits and vegetables during the seasons for those
crops and sell meat during the fall months. They. no doubt.
would have some additional expense in inspection through the
Other approved channels and I would think that the additional
inconvenience may be of concern to them also.
The United States Congress tn 1967 enacted legislation which
has a further overall affect in the situation. As me, admin-
istratively, interpreted this legislation and the City Attorney
bas not yet reviewed it, it is required that all meat whether
the farmer-producer or otherwise, must be inspected before put
aa the market and that there must be two inspections--ante-
mortem and post-mortem. The legislation provides that this will
be done by the various states through their own ageucies and
that the federal government's position is to assure that this is
handled by the states. The lam provides that this requirement Of
total inspection shall be enforced in all states not later than
two years from December IS, lq6?~ There is some leeway provided
for an extension of this time if circumstances merit. This
legislation would rule oat the City's inspection as we
tratively read it at this time for several reasons both as to
the double inspection and as to the belief that the procedures
must be under the supervision of the State.
! am uncertain as to the best direction to mhlch to tarn and
moold'be glad to have any observations by the City Council as to
your opinion with respect to the inspection services. Me can
make a diligent search to see if someone is available who could
be employed to. handle this inspection for the City at least for
an interim period. We mill need funds for the payment of this
individual and in either case we will need funds to handle the
cost of the rental and operation of the center.
As an alternate the City can discontinue the services as
provided and required under the Code. If this were done then
meat coming Into the market wo~ld not be inspected nor weald any
farmer*producer meat be inspected. The City as a further alter-
nate could require that such farmer-producer meat be inspected
by approved State procedures or methods.
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. · ~esp~,ot~ally submitted.
S/ Juliuu"F. Hirst
Julian F~ Hlrst
City Manager*
Mr. Boswell moved that the matter be referred back to the City Manager
for the purpose of reminding the state of ltscommltment ~lth regard to the meat
inspection center when the Roanoke City Health Oepartment became affiliated with
the State Health Department, The motion mas seconded by Mr. ~isk and unanimously
adopted.
BRIDGES: The City Manager submitted the following report with regard to
plans for the construction of u new Norwich Bridge:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 30, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
There is included on year Agenda the Councilmanic request
for a report on the consideration of Normich Bridge. ~This is
prepared and submitted in response to that as nell as in
response tO the City Council*s request a short time ego for our
further analysis of the bridge'situstion. To minimize paper
work and perhaps cover the matter more thoroughly, I cnn better
verbally discuss the aspects of the situation hut mould submit
the following as general lnfornation.
bhen your capital improvement oommittee was studying items
to be included in the lq6T bond referend~m,'Normich Bridge
received considerable attention. Some of the debate which is
now taking place as to bom to handle the bridge wa~ considered
by your committee at that time. The principal points had to
do with mhether to construct a high-level or n low-level bridge,
the availability of funds mithin the total bond program and the
location itself. The conclusion was to provide $1500000 for ·
low-level bridge at the present location. Funds and the ultimate
City thoroughfare plan had a good deal to do math the decision.
I do not feel that circumstances have changed too much and that
we are still dealing with the same basic facts.
In the past several weeks the City*s engineering department
has given further detailed study to the situation.* Their pre=
liminary plans mill be available to diicuss and there is enclosed
a sketch showing the two alternates Of high level and leu level.
The present Norwich Hrtdge location designates the bridge
ns primarily one for local service. This is said recognizing
that a high volume of traffic uses this bridge us a means of
crossing the river, it being the only river crossing from
Memorial Bridge to Salem. Nevertheless the feeder street system
On both the north and south sides is not designed or suitable
for major through traffic. Therefore to go into a lsrge and
expensive bridge at the present location without anticipating
major connecting roadway construction to the north and south
would be of dubious Justification.
The City's thoroughfare plan projects an extension of 24th
Street south from Sheffer's Crossing, across the river and con-
tinuing directly south to an intersection ut approximately
Grandln Road end Memorial Avenue. This no doubt is at some time
in the distant future as far as accomplishment fs cqncerned.
This alignment is geared to make use of Shaffer's Crossing
underpass, as any major river crossing in the mestern portion
of the City must also anticipate some means of going over or
under the wide railroad track area. Recognizing this, the
Norwich Bridge replacement becomes, as stated, a local bridge in
design and use.
Even with this, there still can be the question of high
level or low level et the present site. The crossing of the
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river itself is eot affected in one way or esokher, whether it
be high level or lom level. The bad fnetures of the present
situation thct would be sougbk to be overcoBe by high-level
bridge mould be the elimlnetioo of the grade crossing of the
railroad track ned · better intersection with Patterson Avenue
extended ut the north. This intersection non in 8 sharp curve
on n grnde, To go to the expense cf s high-level bridge nad
retain the present general roadway ciignment with the inter-
section at htterson Aveneee as shown on the engineering
department*s plan, would, ia my opinion, he e questionable
expenditure of nonny, 'if the high level mere constructed, l
would think that it should be shifted ns to its north end
coasldercbly to the east following generally the alignment of
24ih Street and this would involve a longer structure than
shomn by the engineering department with increased cost, plus
the acquisition of several properties in the area. This then
leads to whether this is n local bridge or an ultimate major
bridge situation.
Train traffic on the single track is very limited. I do
not believe, and It is an opinion of the engineering department
and me, that this train traffic is such ns to cause anything
in the way of serious inconvenience to motor traffic. This
makes the Justification of increased expenditure to get over
this track questionable.
The engineering department points outo as shown on their
grade sheets, that on n high-level bridge, to transition from
the south side of the river to the high bank on the north side
this is a grade on the bridge that for heavy trucks possibly
should Justify a third or passing lane.
All of this seems to narrow down to the low-level bridge
which mould incorporate a grade crossing. It is our opinion
that this is Justifiable under the above circumstances. By
constructing this bridge immediately to the north of the present
structure, the alignment into the Patterson Avenue extended
intersection can be improved and with some lowering of Patterson
Avenue back or east from this intersection, plus the acquisition
of n small parcel of land at the southeast corner of the inter-
section, it is believed that considerable improvement can be
made in the present bad curve.
The engineering department estimates the cost of the lom-
level structure, according to their attached plan, at
The estimate of the high-level structure on the attached align-
ment at the present location is $475,000. The increase over the
bond issue of $1500000 for the low level is due to increase.in
cost, the fact that a more thorough study has been given since
the bond program and our anticipation of additional engineering
costs.
A gentleman experienced in bridge design had been antici-
pated to murk with o$ in somewhat of an advisory capacity on
this bridge which mould have brought about some engineering
savings; however, he recently discontinued this work and we
would have to go to other outside design services.
This is submitted as a general resume and we would be glad
to discuss it further with the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian Fo Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
After a discussion of the report, Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be
referred back to the City Manager for the purpose of conferring with the Norfolk
and Mestern Railway Company and the Virginia Department Of Highways concerning the
relocation of the proposed bridge to Twenty-fourth Street, $. ~., and Joint
participation in the cost thereof. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and
unanimously adopted.
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SALK OF FROPKRTYt The City Maa·ger submitted · mrlttee report advisleg
that the First Foursquare Church has offered t~ purchase · parcel of land designated
es Official Tax No, 4013009 which is · residue of the Elm Avenue amd Bullltt Aveeue
highway construction proJect consisting of approximately 3?5 square feet.
Hr. Boswell moved that the offer be.referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. David H. Lisk, Chairman, Julian F. Hlrst~ James*N. Kincaaon and J, Robert
Thomas for study, report and recommendation to Council. The marine was seconded
by Hr. Trout and unanimously adopted,
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS~ The City Manager submitted the following report
advising that he is ready to advertise for bids for the construction of · park
shelter in Jackson Park, but suggesting that bids for the construction Of a park
shelter in the Hast Gate Park not be advertised until probably shortly after the
first of the calendar year:
'Roanoke, Virginia
September 30, 1969
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
The current 1960-69 capital budget provides funds for tun
new park shelters; one for Jackson Park end one for Hast Gate
Park. Sufficient plans have been completed for these.standard
shelters that ne could proceed to advertise for construction
bids in a matter of a few days. Me have had inquiry as to when
the shelters might be built as I think both areas mould like to
have then available for use with the coming spring.
There Is no problem as to the situation at Jackson Park
and this could be proceeded with for construction as soon as
bids are received and authorized. However, I da have some
question about proceeding right at this time on the shelter in
Hast Gate Park. The npperor east section of the landfill area
sas, several months ago, graded out to nearly its final grade.
All refuse lnndfillfng has been carried out since then in the
western area of the park. Ne can proceed with the advertise-
ment and construction of the shelter in the east area as
overall planned; however, I am of the opinion that some final
dressing and grassing is desirable over this section of the park
and cover filling is needed around the rim of this section of
the landfill. I feel It would be advisable to be sure that the
City gets this work done before the shelter is.undertaken and !
feel it weald be better that the Hast Gate shelter not be
advertised until probably shortly after the first of the calendar
year.
By that time me possibly will bare vacated the Hast Gate
landfill totally and will have had the opportunity of finishing
the dressing of the entire park area. This schedule will enable
us to bare the shelter built for use by the 1969 spring.
Nith that ie mind I have held ap advertising the two shelters.
Me perhaps could save a little by advertising both of them at the
same time. However, mbetever that differential may be at this
point might be offset by increased construction costs a little
later. The dollar benefits are hard to determine.
I submit this to the City Council and if the City Council
has any feelings to the contrary, me will be glad to handle It
any way that you might wish as to the schedule.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Rlrst
City Managers
In this?ossa,orion. Er. A. Victor Thomas cppeared before Council cud
urged that the psrh ~hel~e~ for~Etst Cute Park be constructed as soon cs possible.
Mr. J~ues moved that the City #cnuger be directed to proceed mith
udvertislng for bids on both park shelters. The motion mum seconded by Hr. Lisk
cud uuaulmously udopted.
AHD1TORIUH-COLISEU#~ The City ~auuger submitted the following report
udvisiug thus Associated Architects and Hngineers cf Roanoke ute resdy to advertise
for the pnrchsse Of the seats for the Rccsoke Civic Center Auditorium and the
Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 30, 1968
Honorable Hsyor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Mr. John Cbcppelenr, Associated Architects and Engineers
of Roanoke, has advised that they are now ready to advertise for
the purchase of the seats for the auditorium and coliseum. They
have prepared the necessary specifications and drawings in order
to put the seating out for bids.
It is felt advisable and is believed that the City Council
has previously requested that such be done, that the Council be
informed prior to the advertisement and also that you be shown
photographs or other malarial'us to the design and standards
of the seats as proposed to be submitted for bid.
Mr. Chuppelear will be present for the meeting on September
3Ut ~g6O, to discuss this with you and to respond to any questions
that the City Council night have.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Ia this connection, Mr. Jobn Mo Chappelenr, Jr., Architect, appeared
before Council and displayed the type of seats proposed to be purchased.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the type of seat proposed to be
purchased and the advertising Of bids therefor. The motion masseconded by Mr.
Trout and unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The City Manager submitted the folloming report
requesting permission to authorize Associated Architects and Engineers of Roanoke
to redesign a portion of the perking area for the Roanoke Civic Center:
*Roanoke, Virginia
September 30, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Me anticipated acquisition of the church property on the
west side of'Milliamson Road and the east side of the Civic
Center area will necessitate revision tn the design of the
parring area in. this segtion of the development. Permission is
requested of the City Council to authorize Associated Architects
and Engineers to redesign this area. as mould include the church
property, and t° submit the same to Ne lin L. Teer Company £or
their furnishing of a price for this additional construction mork.
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· Theirquototiol os'this prince will b~ brought buck to the
City Council for your opprovol, If sotisfuotory,.p~ior to say
" authorinatlon:to' the c'ontrantor.' '~ ' ' '
.... ! R~spectfitly sub~it~ed,
..... 'S/'Jullaa ~ Hirst'
Julian F. Hits%'
.CJ.ty.#an~ger".
Mr. L~sk moved that Council concur in th~request of the City Manager.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and' unanlmouslyadopted.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT-POLICE DEPARTMENT: Councllhavln9 referred the
aatter of on alleged shooting incident Ih the vicinity of the Southeast Community
Center to the City Manager for investigation and report, he submitted the following
report:
*Roanoke, Virginia
September 30, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Geatlemen~
The City Council on September 3, 1969, referred to me for
investigation and report back to the City Council un alleged
shooting incident occurring in the vicinity of the Southeast
Community Center on Ninth Street~ S. E~, on AUgust 23, 1968.
The matter is'r~ported to you as follows.
On the evening of August 23 three Negro males came to the
Center for' the purpose of showing movies. Two of the males were
· employees of Total Action Against Poverty, the third unidentified
male has not been explained as to his presence. ~hile the movie
was in progress, the three males merit to the front entrance of
the Center reportedly to escape the intense heat within the
building.
A white male, age 16, was standing near the entrance of
the Center with a girlfriend. This boy and the girl were
allegedly involved in an argument and the boy allegedly made
certain vulgar remarks to the girl~ .
For reasons which are not exactly clear, the three Negro
males became involved in remarks to the While male. It is
surmised that the three men either felt that the boy*s reworks
to hisglri sere oirected to them or they wished to become
involved. Apparently one word led to another and the White
· male mas allegedly'pushed and Challenged to a fight.
The White male left the facility and went to a business
establishment in the vicinity of Ninth Street and Tazewell
Avenue, S. E., where he located four other males in the 18o-20
year age bracket.
These five individuals turned to the area of the Center
allegedly stopping along the may to rl~ boards from a picket
fence. The owner of the property on which the fence Is located
related to the Police that three of the individuals, ubs be
could not identify later, informed him that they were getting
something to use in a fight at.the community center. .
Upon arrival at the community center the five white males
allegedly approached the three Negro males who at that time
were placing equipment in the rear of a vehicle preparing to
leave. An argument is reported to have followed. The TAp
personnel stopped murk to allegedly reply to the five boys.
Our further description of the incident is that a soft-
drink bottle came from the group of White individuals and
shattered near one of the ~egro men. One of the ~egro men
allegedly pulled a gun from his pocket and fired in the
general direction of the five White subjects. It is further
reported that a second Negro man pulled a gun from his pocket
sad fired. The White subjects allegedly began to flee and one
threw a board at the Negro men in flight.
No injuries resulted area lay of tko projectiles thrown
or tired. Nitoesses report hearing tug or three shots. The
TAP director, iaterviemed by Police, advised that one st the
TAP employees uss armed and did tire ever the head of the
Ekite group ia self defense. Efforts to lntervlem the two
subjects, reportedly armed, have been negative nnd it is
further reported that both of these men bore left TAP employ-
ment. The TAP personnel had. left the scene of the iocident
when the police officers arrived,
All or the subjects considered to have been involved,
beta Negro amd Nklte, hare lengthy police records.
No arrests have been made in relation to the disturbance
due to the relactance of any witnesses to testify and the
reluctance and failure of nay of those directly involved to
make any complaint to the Police. This matter and those
involved is continued under observation by the department. '
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian P. HOrst
Julian F. HOrst
City #meagerw
Mr. Jones moved that Council take the matter under advisement. The
motion was seconded byEr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Council having referred to the City Manager for study
and report a request of the Eorningslde Elementary Parent-Teacher Association
that funds be appropriated to hire a sufficient number of school crossing guards
to handle traffic on Ninth Street, S. E., at both Morningside Elementary School
and Stonewall Jackson Junior High School, he presented the following report
recommending that the matter be considered in the 1969-70 budgett '
~Roanoke, Virginia
September 30, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council on September 16, 1966, referred to me for
investigation and report n letter request of the Mornlngside '
Elementary PTA for the provision of a school crossing guard on
Ninth Streets S. E.. for Eorningside Elementary School and
Stonewall Jackson Junior High School. This report is submitted.
There is Justification for u guard at this location both
because of the volume of traffic and the number of children that
cross this street; however, it is felt necessary to advise that
this request should be taken into consideration of other requests
and locations that are pending. Me have some eight or ten other
locations either that have been requested or that we consider
carry some justification of crossing guards supplewental to the
school patrol. Thus far, crossing guards have been considered
only for the elementary schools and the proportion of Junior
high to elementary students would hare to be later considered
in relating this crossing to others.
In the current 1966-69 budget four additional crossing
guards were provided.. To provide a guard at the petitioned
location would require an appropriation by the City Council and
if such were done we mould have to recommend that a review be
wade of the other locations still pending for consideration.
. It would be recommended that this request be acknomledged
and that the petition be held for consideration in the 1969-70
budget.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. HOrst
Julian F. HOrst
City Managerw
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Mr, Wheeler moved test Council concur in the recommendation o! the City
#annger and that the matter be referred to the 1969-?0 Budget Commission for
consideration. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswelt lsd unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOL$~ Council having referred to the Clay'Manager for study
and report n request of Mrs. Susan B. Perikles nad Mrs. Lucille A. Brown that all
OIC employees be permitted to park In Victory Stadium during Inclement weather,
he submitted the following report recommending tbet~the request be denied:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 301 1969
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the Council meeting of September 16, 1969, the City
Council received a letter from Mrs. Susan B. Pertkles end Mrs,
Lucille A. atone, members of the OlC teaching stafft requesting
permission to park their automobiles end the automobiles of all
OIC employees ia the drirewey immediately south of the east
stands and, apparently, in the immediate east stand area of the
stadium. These persons had received, they stated, tickets for
parking on the driveway. This matter was referred to me for
investigation and report and the following is advised.
The driveway is the narrow circular driveway off of
Reserve Avenue mhich also connects to the drivemoy running to
the rear or south of the National Guard Armory. Over the years
this driveway has been designated for 'No Parking,* an arrange-
ment which is considered to be imperative when events are in
progress at the stadium and highly desirable for the movement
of vehicles during other times in and out of the stadium area,
and the National Guard operatio~ and to avoid these driveways
becoming simply an off-street parking lot for the business area
around this section.
At the time that negotiations were in progress for OIC
occupancy of the east stands an agreement wes reached, mutually
accepted to both the management of OIC and the City, that
employees and students at OIC could use the parking lot at the
west of the west stands and that this would be kept open for
that purpose. It is not felt that this location constitutes
any considerable inconvenience to OIC personnel with the walk-
ing distance being approximately a City block. There is also
generally on-street parking on Reserve Avenue.
In the negotiations for OIC use of the east stands, it was
further considered ns to parking within the stadium fenced area
behind or east Of the east stands. It mas mutually agreed that
this would not be permitted both because of the inconvenience
of cars in this area during stadium activities and because Of
the question of considerable number of cars constantly moving
around the stadium which mould be along the south side through
the fountain area. Tho arrangement Of this seems to be at the
time no problem. The two petitioners mentioned that *a few of
our employees are permitted to park mithin the stadium area
everyday.* Some number of months ago, the Director of OIC talked
with me as to the fact that deliveries of materials had to be
made into OIC and that there were one or two management employees
who had considerable frequent use of their vehicles. I indicated
there mould be no question of their parking close to the stands
within the stadium fenced area provided they gould maintain their
own control over their personnel and students and that the matter
did not get out of hand. This was mutually agreed to and the
arrangement did not seem to present any problem.
Under these circumstances it is felt that the request ef
the tm* petitioners should be denied. It is felt further, as a
sideline comment, that a request of this nature from employees
or students of OIC should best be handled through the administra-
tion of the facility to the City es it is the administration with
mhom the City has normal contact and mith whom contractual
arrangements have been made.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirer
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Hr. Boswell moved thor Council concur in the recowmeedstloo of the City
Manager end that the request be denied, The notion wos seconded by Hr. Mheeler
end uaaelwonsly odopted,
JDVENILE DETENTION RORE: The City Reneger sebwitted a written report
advising that an ~greemeet bas been prepared between the State Depertwent of
Welfare end Institutions end the City of Roanoke for the fifty-fifty participation
in the cost of constructing On idditioe to the Juvenile Detention Rome end
recommended that authority be granted to execute the agreement.
Mr. Perkieson moved that Council concur in the recomeendation of the
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(u18339) AN ORDINANCE providing for the execution of tn agreement
between the City of Roanoke end the Commonwealth of Virginia, through its Department
of lelfare and Institutions, with reference to the Cltyts proposed construction of
certain additions and enlargements of its existing home for temporary detention
of Juveniles under the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Lam; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook No. 32, page 296.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Boswell and adopted.by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor' Webber .................................7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted.the following report with
regard to requests of Mr. John A. Slovensky, Mrs. Elmer F. Gibson and Mr. R. F.
Larson for city water service end recommended that the requests be granted:
*Roanoke, Virginia
September 30, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City is in receipt of a request for City water service
to the following locations. This is submitted in accordance
with your policy and these requests are received by the City
because the City of Roanoke is the only reasonable source of
water to these Roanoke County properties.
1. John A. $1ovensky, Brookslde Subdivision. Service
to lots 10 thru 20 on Daytona Road. Daytona Road
being between Return Road and Orlando Avenue.
Brookside Subdivision is situated between Plan=
tatlon Road and Florist Road, Just north of the
City and to the east of Carvin Creek. This
application would require the construction of 400
feet of slx=Inch water malfl which would be handled
by the developer.
2. Mrs. Elmer F. Gibson, Route 2~ Box 335, Trontville,
Virginia, for service to business property at 7457
Milllamson Road, N. R. A twelve=inch main is
available in. Rilliamson Road with sufficient pressure
and rolcwe.
3. H. F. Lerson for service to a lot at 3162 Tomaranne
Drive, S. M., which is Just to the east of Carst
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Mill Ruud. a short distant6 south of the Garst
Mill Road'and Grsadia Road Extension Intersection.
There is nB eight-iaoh main la Tomarnnae Drive
With aaffleleet pressure nad relume.
It is recommended that these extensions be granted.
Reapeotfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirsh
Julian F. Rirst
City Manager'
Mr. Jones moved that the requests be taken under advisement and that the
City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measures for farther consideration
of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perklnson and unanimously adopted.
CITY ADDITOR~ The City Auditor submitted n financial report Of the City
of Roanoke for the month of August. lg60.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
uaw seconded by Mr. Rom,ell and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request Of Mr. I. M. Denny and Mrs. Matilda J.
Widener that property located on the north side of Georgia Avenue, N. E., described
as Lots 15 - I0, inclusive, and part of Lot 1~, Section 3, Fairmount Map, Official
Tax Nos. 3061115 - 3061119, be reaoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to
LM, Light Manufacturing District, the City Planning Commission submitted a written
report, recommending that the request for rezoning be granted.
Hr. Wheeler moved that a public hearing on the request for rezoning be
held at 2 p.m., October 28, 1968. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and
unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: The folloming communication from the RoanokeValley Regional
Planning Commission recommending that the governments of Roanoke Valley cooperative
establish a position of and employ a Federal Coordinator mas before Council:
'September 4, 1968
The Honorable Roy L. Webber, Mayor
City Of Roanoke
City Hall
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Sir:
It has been proposed that the governments of Roanoke Valley
cooperatively establish a position of and employ a Federal
Coordinator. The function of the Federal Coordinator would
be to assist the five governments (and their agents) in
determining what federal programs are available to localities
through the various federal departments; the method of partici-
pating ia the programs; and maintaining the necessary liaison
with federal agencies.
The Executive Committee of this Commissionrecommends your
governing body give consideration to establishment of this
position. Office space is available at the Commission offices
if the position is established.
Sincerely,
S/ G, L, Mattern
G. L. #attern
Acting Chairman#
Mr. Jones moved thsb the matter be tskea under advisement. The motion
nas seconded by Mr. Link nnd unanimously adopted.
PAY PLAN-LIFE SA¥1NO CRK~S~ Council having referred the matter of
promoting life saving crew dispatchers from Dispatcher ! to Dispatcher IX under
tke pay plan the same as the Folfce Department and Fire ~epartmeat dfspatchera
with the ssme number of working hours to the Personnel Board for study, report
and recommendation, the Persoaael Board submitted a mrltten report, recommending
that the life saving cren dispatchers remain in the Pay Plan in the category of
Fire ~lspntcher I and that consideration and study be given to red'ting their present
tmo-platoon marking system to · loFty-hooF work week by the employment of additional
dispatchers.
Mr. Jones moved' that the matter be referred to the City Manager to
ascertain the number of additional dispatchers required.to establish a forty-hour
work seek and the cost thereof. The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimous]
ndopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having previously concurred in the
recommendations of a committee appointed to study the matter of obtaining a
scoreboard for the Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum in order that the architect'might
proceed with final plans for the scoreboard, the committee submitted the following
report requesting formal approval for the architect to proceed ~lth the plans and
specifications:
"September 17, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of Council
Roanoke, Yirgieia
Gentlemen:
Several weeks ago Council accepted the recommendations
of the undersigned committee and instructed the
architects for the Civic Center to proceed with the enlargement
of the 'speaker-frame' to house a fourteen-foot multi-purpose
scoreboard for the Coliseum. This mas an interim report and the
committee indicated it would return from time to time with
further recommendations for conslderatloe of Council until such
tine this matter is, to everyone*s satisfaction, disposed of.
In our last report, in addition to the enlargement of the
*speaker-frame* we recommended that a fourteen-foot scoreboard
be approved as it sas, in the opinion of the committee, the
best suited for the facility. Your committee nos requests
approval of Council for the architect to proceed with the plans
and specifications for a fourteen-foot multi-purpose scoreboard
end that these plans and specifications be presented at · later
date for final approval of this body leading of course to bids
from suppliers of thin equipment.
It is further recommended that this committee be continued to
work with the architect and others on other matters related
to this scoreboard.
Very truly yours,
S/ Frank N. Perkinson, Jr.
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr.
S/ Bosard E. Radford
Howard E. Radford
S/ James E. Jones
James E. Jones, Chairman"
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Mr, Jones moved that Council cancer in the report o~ the committee and
that the mutter be referred to the City Attoreoy for preparation of the proper
weesure. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Perkiosou and unanimously adopted,
UUOGET-MUNICIPAL COURT; Council buying npproprleled $9,000,00 for the
employment of two additional Substitute #ucicfpel Judges, the cowmltteo appointed
to study the, qeestion subwltted the tallowing report treeswltting a Job description
for the extra Substitete Municipal Judges:
=The uedersigaed committee mede its report to Council on September
9. 1960, and as a result or the committees' report positions
were created rot two extra-substitute municipal Judges thus making
e total of four such positions.
The Council requested that this committee continue ulth its
duties in un effort to set-forth u set of regulations with regard
to the duties and responsibilities of the extra=substitute municipal
Judges. This work has been completed by the committee and attached
hereto is a Job description as recommended by your committee, and
your committee recommends the adoption of the same.
'SUBSTITUTE #UN/CIPAL COURT JUDGE
NATURE OF MORE
This is a professional Judicial position responsible
for carrying out duties as prescribed by the City Code end
assigned by the Chief Wunicipal Judge.
Employees in this class are responsible for operating
the facilities of the Municipal Court during tines other
than the normal operating hours. Personnel will be scheduled
on duty in person in the Municipal Court Offices located in
the Municipal Building, Duties will include the responsi-
bility for issuing warrants, search warraots, arraignments,
fixing bonds, executing bonds (cash and property}, accepting
fines in various cases, trial of emergency traffic oases
and others as delegated by Chief Judge.
Work is reviewed through conferences, reports and
observation of results.
,EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Executes bail bond, both cash and property, for offenders
in various Categories.
Tries emergency traffic cases (tourists) and others as
specified by the Chief Municipal Judge.
Issues warrants and search warraots as required by
citizens and police personnel.
Accepts fines and costs on classes of cases as prescribed
by the Chief Municipal Judge.
Holds arraignment hearings and fixes bonds in accordance
with established procedures and policies.
Accounts for all monies received with the Municipal
Court Clerk the morning folloning duty hours.
Assumes regular duties of municipal judge in the event
regular judges are absent due to illness, vocation or other
reasons.
Performs related work as required.
REQQIRED KNOWLEDGES. ABILITXES. AND SKILLS:
Thorough knowledge of the laws governin9 the Municipal
Court and established court procedures.
Considerable knowledge of the skills used in the analysis
of civil'and criminal cases and in arriving at a fair and
obJective decision.
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Abilit7 to establish and maintain efrectlve'morklug
relationships with the public, superiors, sad subordinates.
~blll~! t~ u~rk hours other than the normal operational
boars of the Municipal Court.
~ Ability to maintain effective control over funds collected
end over various related duties as assigned by the Chief
Municipal Judge.
DESIRARLE,TRAI~I~ ARD EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from un approved college'or university mith
u degree ia law; and considerable experience as a practicing
attorney which mould allow couprehensive baomledge of the
Munioipsl Court operation; or any equivalent combination of
training and experience.
SPECIAL REOHIRE~ENT~
Possession of a license to practice lam in the State of
Virginia and five years of law practice In the State prior
to appointment.'
Respectfully submitted,
S/ John H. Locke
~/ Ernest N. Rallou
SI John W. Boswell
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The committee appointed to tabulate bias receiveo on
covering the Crystal Spring Reservoir and automating the Crystal Spring Pumping
Station submitted the following report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 30, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
On Monday, September 16, 1968, bids were received and
opened before City Council for the construction of n concrete
covering over the Crystal Spring Reservoir. Rids were received
for three items ns listed belom:
Contract K - Concrete cover and topsoil (seeded)
Alt. Contract K - Exposed concrete cover
Contract L - Provide automation of Crystal Spring
Pumping Station
Nine bids were received with the bids of Wiley N. Jackson
Company for Contract °K' in the amount of $218,680.00 and
Alternate Contract *K' in the amount of $218,650.00 being low
while B. F. Parrot and Company, Xncorporated m~s low bidder in
Contract *L*, in the amount Of $19,T0~.~0.
Council directed the committee to investigate the feasibility
of constructing this cover in such a manner as to permit the use
of the top of this facility for tennis courts.
In this interest your committee met with Mr. Dave Burroughs
and Mr. Luckado, representatives of Miley N. Jackson Company, to
determine the cost of revisions needed to provide these tennis
courts. Three revisions totaling $2500.00 mould be required.
They are: installation of anchor inserts and sleeves for fencing
and lights and conduit for 'those *lights; additional backfilling
and grading to provide a properly sloped approach to the raised
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tnnk from tko west~ and odditloool Jobor to trowel the surface
of the concrete smooth for use os tennis courts, For tho City
to constract nix colorete tennis courts slmllor to these it
would coat In excess of $20,000.00.
Your committee discussed the desircbility of providing
adequate parking for vehicles, but deferred final cousiderotlon
of this problem until such tlwe ns adequate traffic engineering
studies coeld be made.
Consideration was given to the installation'of night
lighting, fencing sad n green surfacing for these tennis courts.
Yoor cowwittee recowweads deferral of these items until next
fiscal year at which time the Parts and Recreation Deportment
will Include approximately $12,000.00 lo their budget request
for thor purpose.
Construction of tennis courts on this water reservoir uns
cot included in the Capital Improvement Bond Referendum, nor Is
it properly chargeable to your water fund account. For this
reason your committee recommends that City Council appropriate
funds from the General Fund for this purpose.
Therefore, It is your committee's recommendation that City
Council accept the low bid of Riley N. Jackson Company in the
amount of $210,650.00 for Alternate *Rt and the bid of B. F.
Parrot and Company, Incorporated In the amount of $1V,?O0. O0
for Contract *L*? In addition, it is recommended that Council
by budget ordinance appropriate $2,500.00 from the General
Fund to modify the contract with Wiley N. Jackson to include the
necessary revisions to provide suitable space for six tennis
courts on this reservoir cover.
Respectfully submitted,
SI James E. Jones° as amended - $2500 chargeable to Capital lap.
James E. Jones. Chairman
5/ Byron E. Bauer
Byron E. Bauer
S/ H. Cleans Broyles
H. Cletus Broyles
SI Nillinm F. Clark
William F. Clark
S~ Thomas W. Dunn
Thomas W. Dunn
S/ Bueford B. Thompson
Bung.rd B. Thompson'
Mr. Jones moved that the report of the committee be amended to provide
that the additional sum of $2.500.00 be charged to the Capital Improvement Account
rather than appropriated from the General Fu'nd and that th~ matter of appropriating
sufficient funds for construction of the tennis courts be considered next year.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Bheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then moved that Council concur in the report of the committee,
as amended, and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~18340) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain bids and awarding certain
contracts for construction, of a concrete covering over the Crystal Spring Reservoir
under Alternate Contract *E" and for provi.dtng automation of the Crystal Spring
Pumping Station, under Contract 'L** upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting
other bids made therefor; and providing £or an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 298.)
Mr. Jo~es moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Br. Nheeler and adopted by the foil,win9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Trout, Rheeler and
Mayor Webber ...................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
UNFINISHED BUSINHSSt N0NE,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NOME.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
APPALACHIAN POWER COEPANY-WATHR DEPARTMENT-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance
NO. 163240 providing for the conveyance to the Appalachian Power Company of an
easement to construct certain underground electric fucilitiei within a right-of-may
extending from the southeasterly side of Jefferion Street, across Late Road, S.
to ua existing 12 E.*V. overhead line, upon certain terms and conditions, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Perkinson offering the following for Its second reading and
final adoption:
(n16324)~ AN ORDINANCE providing rot the conveyance to Appalachian Power
Company of an easement to construct certain underground electric facilities within
a right-of-way extending from the southeasterly side of Jefferson Street, $.
across Lake Road, S; E., to an existing I2 E.V. overhead lI~e, upon certain terms
nnd conditions.
(For full text cf Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page
Mr. Perhinson moved abe adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconde
by Mr. Eheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perhinson, Trout, Rheeler and
Mayor Webber ...................................
NAYS: None---~ .................... O.
STREET NAMES~ Ordinance No. 18333, changing the name of Watts Avenue,
N. E., extendin9 from Tenth Street to Nineteenth Street, to Syracuse Avenue, N.
having previously been before Council for its first readingt read and laid over,
was again before the body, Mr. Jones offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(016333) AH ORDINANCE directing that the name of Watts Avenue, N,
extending from loth Street, N. M. to loth Street, H. M., in the City of Roauohe,
be changed to Syracuse Avenue, N. W.
(For full text of'Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 293.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted'by the following'vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Nebber ..................................?.
NAYS: Nooe ......................... O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having deferred action on a Resolution establish-
ing a local highway safety commission, providing for the membership thereof and the
meetings of such members, and prescribing the duties of such commission, the
Resolution was again before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that action On the Resolution be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
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ar, E. H. #·ldrou for city water service to e proposed subdivision east of O. S.
Route II, ·ear Huxley Hills and adJice·t to ~orth flails, Mr, Jo·es moved that Ceuacf
concur in the request tad offered the follouleg emergency Ordi·a·ce:
(el0341) AN ORDINASCR authorizing the acquisition of a perpetual easement
for waterll·e parposest extendi·g from a polar on the southerly li·e of the North
Hills Subdivision on Greenus7 Hrive, in a southerly direction, approximately a46 fee
to a point on the cortberly boundary of Greenfield Sobdiv~sien, upa· certain terms
and conditions; authorizing the CiLy Manager to approve a· exte·sio· of arias a·d
metered water connections to certain properties located outside the corporate limits
of the City, upon certain terns and co·ditlons; and providing for ac eeergeacy.
(For full text of erda·ante, see Ordl·a·ce Hook NO. 32, page 300.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoptio· of the erda·mace. The narco· mas seco·ded by
Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkl·son, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
SALE OF PB0~ERTY-ZONIN~-STATE HIGHMAYS: Council baying directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure transferring the obligation of a
restrictive covenant entered into with the City of Roanoke by The Macke Company
from a 0.614 acre portion of the 9°08 acre parcel of land heretofore conveyed by
said city to said company to certain other parcels of lane, aggregating 1.202 acres
being acq·ired by said company, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Lisk offered the
following Resolution:
(mlB34R) A RESOLUTION providing for the transfer of the obligation of
a certain restrictive covenant entered into with the City of Roanoke by The Macke
Company from a 0.614 acre portion of the g. HR acre parcel of land heretofore
conveyed by said City to said Company to certain other parcels of land, aggregating
1.202 acre, being acquired by said Company.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 302.)
Mr. Ltsk moved the adoption of the Resolution. Yhe motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the relishing vote:
AYES: M~ssrs. Bosnelle Jonese Lick, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Mebber ..................................
NAYS: None .........................
HEALTH DEPARYME~f: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure approving and concurring.in the establishment of the Roanoke
Valley Regional Health Services Planning Council, Incorporated, he presented same;
· hereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution:
(#18343) A RESOLUTION approving and concurring in the establishment of
The Rea·eke Valley Regional Health Services Planning Council, Inc.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 32, page
Mr. Jones moved tke adoption of the Resolution. Tke motion mos seconded
by Mr. Link, cad adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Link, Perkiasoo, Trout, Mheeler end Mayor
~ebber ........................................ 6.
NAYS: Mr. Bosuell ................... 1,
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINES$S:
ZONING: Mr. Jooes presented a communication from Mr. Mllliam C. Plttmoe,
Complaining of the noise emanating from the terminal of Jones Motor Company,
Incorporated. and requesting thor owners of properties imwedietely adjacent to
areas proposed to be rezoned be more adequately notified of the proposed rezcaing
so that they might have an opportunity to be heard on the setter.
Mr. Jones sored that the complaint with regard to noise be referred to the
City Manager for attentioo and that the carter of notifying adjacent property
owners of proposed rezonJags be referred to the City Plnnning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk
and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Coancll having referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
Roy L. Mebber, Chairman. Roy Rd Pollard, SF., Julian F. flirst. Marcus B. Kaplan,
Milllam R. Carder, Robert M. Moody, J. W. Burress, T. E. Frantz and Francis X.
Carroll for study, report end recommendation a report of the City Manager in
connection with excess vehicular parking immediately in front of the Roanoke
Runicipal (Re*drum) Airport Terminal Building, expressing the opinion that the
redesign of the public parking lot and relocation of rental car agencies sill help
alleviate the situation, Mr. Lish pointed out that there is a vacancy On the
committee dna to the resignation of Mr. Pollard and expressed the hope that the
vacancy will be filled at an early date so that the committee con meet and submit
its, report to Council.
Mayor #ebber stated that the committee will meet as soon as possible.
APPOXNTMENTS: The City Clerk reported the qualification of Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor, Mr. James ~. Kimono,n, City Attorney, Miss Virginia L. Shaw,
City Clerk, for two year terms beginning October 1, 1969, and Mr. James P. Orion
as Jadge of the Municipal Court to fill the unexpired term of a Municipal Court
Judge ending September 30, 1968, and for a ter~ of four years beginning October 1,
1968.
Mr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
There being no further business, Mayor Webber declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Wouday, October 7. 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting iu the Council
Chamber In the Municipal Building, Monday, October ?, 1960, ut 2 p.m** the regular
meeting hour, ulth Mayor Webber presiding,
pRESENT: Councilmen John W. Bosmell, James E, Jones, Darid E.
Frank N? Ferhisson, Jr., James O. Trout, Vincent S. Wheeler nad Mayor Roy L.
Webber ....................................... 7.
ABSENT: Nooe ........................O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F, Birst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. RaRer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Mincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Glen
Fletcher, one of the Ministers of Greene Memorial Methodist Church.
MINIYFES: Copies of the minutes of the special meeting held on August IS,
lq66, and the regular meetings held on AuRast 19, 196B and August 26, 1960, having
been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Jones
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes
approved as recorded.
Mayor Webber uelcomed a group of provisional members of the Junior League
of Roanoke.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on one
fire truck, 750 G.P.M. pumping Engine, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, October ?, 1966, and to be Opened at that hour before
Council, Mayor Webber asked if anyone had any questions aboutthe advertisement,
and no representative present raising uny question, the Mayor instructed the City
Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and
read the fall*win9 bids:.
Oren Roanoke Corporatt~n - $24t637.,51
American La France - 25,974.00
Mr. Perklnson moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
a'ppointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and r~comme'ndation to Council, the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation
of the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Mess'rs. Byron E. Hamer, Chairman, Sidney W. Yaughs
and Ha*ford B. Thompson as members of the' committee.
GARBAGE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids aa one
refuse compaction unit, twenty cubic yards, complete math cab and chassis and
front loader assembly, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p,m.,
Monday, October 70 1966, and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Webber
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· shed if anyone hod any questions about the advertisement, and to represent·time
present raising aly question, the Msyor instr·nted the City Clerk to proceed
with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened iud read the reliev-
ing bidst
The Tidy Corporation - $16,753.53
nary Hull Machinery Comp·ny, Incorporated - IOtgo0. o0
Mr. Ferkloso· moved th·t the bids be referred to · committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tsbulatio~, report ·nd recommendation to Council, the
City Attorney ~o prepare the proper me·sure in accord·rice with the recommendation
of the committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Byron E. Hsnert Chairmsno H. Cleans
Broyles smd Milton E. ShoMalter as members of the committee.
PAR~SAND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Mr. C. Msx Giles, President of The
Tidy Corpor·tion, ~ppeared before Council smd requested permission to submit a
proposal to p~ovide a refuse tronsfer st·ainu for the City of Roanoke.
Mayor Robber suggested that Hr. Giles put his proposal in'writing and
subuit it to the City Manager and Mr. John M. Boswell for their consideration in
connection mith u study being made of sanitary landfill operations for the City of
Roanoke.
HOUSING-SLUH CLEARANCE: Mr. Russell R. Henley, Executive Director of the
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, appeared before Council and
presented the follomiug Resolution adopted by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority on October 3, 1968, approving a redevelopment plan for the
Kimball Redevelopment Project, Project VA, R-46, and conditions under which
relocation payments will be made for the project:
"RESOLUTION S~
RESOLUTION OF YHE CITY OF ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVING A REDEVELOPMEf~ PLAN AND
CONDITIONS UNDER ~HICH RELOCATION PAYMENTS ~XLL BE
MADE FOR PROJECT NO, VAt R-46
WHEREAS, in connection with on application of the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to the Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development for financial ·sslstance under
Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, the approval by
the Governing Body of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority of a Redevelopment Plan for the project area
involved in such application is required by the Federal Govern-
ment before it will enter into a contract for loan or grant with
the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority under
Title X; and
WHEREAS, the rules and regulations prescribed by the Federal
Government pursuant to Title I require that the conditions under
which theCity of Rbanoke Redevelopment and Rousing Authority
mill make relocation payments in connection with the Redevelop-
ment Project contemplated by the application be officially
approved by the Governing Body of the City of Roanoke Redevelop-
ment and Housing Authority; and
HHEREAS, there mas presented to this meeting of the
Governing Body Of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority, for its consideration and approval, a copy of a
Redevelopment Plan for the project area, dated October l, 1968,
mhlch Plan is entitled 'Redevelopment Plan for Kimball
Redevelopment Project,'ProJect No. VA. H-46,* and consist~ of
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13 pages and 2.exhibits and · sot of conditions under mklch
the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority mill
make Relocation Payments, uhloh set of oonditioas ia set
forth la the Relocation Program attached hereto and marked
for the Redevelopment ProJect cootemplated by the opplloatloo;
and
RREREAS+ the Redevelopment Plao and the conditions under
mhich the Local Psblio Agency mill make Relocation Payments
mere.reviewed old considered st tko meeting~ tod
RBEBEAS, Title VI or the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits
discrimination on tke basis of race, color Or national origin
under any program or activity receiving Federal financial
assistance and Executive Order 11063 prohibits discrimination
lease or other disposition of residential property (including
land intended for residential use} or in the use or occupancy
thereof:
NOR, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED DY THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF ROANOKE REDEVELOPRENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY:
1. That the.conditions under which the Local Public
Agency will make Relocation Payments, hereto attached, are
hereby in all respects approved.
2. That the said Redevelopment Plan, dated October 1,
1968, is hereby In all respects approved and the Executive
Director Js hereby directed to file a certified copy of the
said Redevelopment Plan with the minutes of this meeting.
3. That it is hereby found end determined that the
objectives of the Redevelopment Plao csnnot be acbleved
through rehabilitation of the Project area.
4. That the United States of America and the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development be, and they hereby are,
assured of full compliance by the City of Doanoke Redevelop-
neat and Housing Authority with regulations of the Department
of Housing and Urban Development effectuating Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and applicable Executive Oraers.
5. That the Executive Director is hereby designated to
approve all claims for Relocation Payments.'
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Henley advised that the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority approred the redevelopment plan follow-
ing a public hearing on October 1, 1968, and requested that Council approve the
redevelopment plan and authorize the execution of the necessary agreement required
to proceed with the execution of the project.
~ith further reference to the Kimball Redevelopment Plan, the following
Resolution of the City Planning Commission approving said plan as an amendment
to the Laud Development Plan and the Major Arterial Highmay Plan for the City of
Roanoke mas before Council:
'CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION approving the Kimball Redevelopment Plan
(VA, R-46) as on amendment to the Development Plan and the
Major Highway Plan for the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
RHRREAS, The City Planning Commission is required by
Title XVI, Chapter 1, Section II, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, to prepare a master plan for the physical
developments of the City, including plans for streets-and
highways; and
NHRR£AS, The City Planning Commission has prepared a
Land Development'Plon which received approval from the
'Roanoke City Council by Resolution No. 16150, on December 7,
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firm of Homsrd, Needles, Tammea end Hergoedoff,.recelved
approval from the Rosaokb City Council b7 Resolution Ho.
16274, on February IS, 1965; end .....
MHEREAS, Title X¥1, Chapter l,'Seetloe 12, stated-that, r
the City Planning Commission may from tine to time amend,
extend or add to the City*s Master Plan; and ' -. -.
MREREAS, The City of Roanoke Redevelopment nnd Mousing Authority
has received a request that the City Planning Commission
examine the Klwball Redevelopment Plan (VA. R-46) in order
to establish specific conformity to the City*s Molter Plan
by ameedmentto the Cityts Land Development Plea nad the'
Major Arterial Highway Plan to the extent shown by the
Kimball Redevelopment Plan (VA. R-46); nnd
MHKREAS, The City Planning Commission has examined the
Kimball Redevelopment Plan and found said plan to reflect the
CJtyes objectives for sound and orderly planning based upon
marketability studies, reuse potential, community facilities
and land use compatibility and does find it desirable to
amend the City's Land Development Plan and laJor Arterial
, Highway Plan by incorporating the Kimball Redevelopment Plan
(VA. R-46) as a part of the City's over-all Master Plan,
inclnding amendment to the Cityts Land Development Plan and
Major Arterial Highway Plan, as a~ended, and specifically
establishing conformity of the Kimball Redevelopment Plan
(¥A.R-46) to the City's Master Plan or General Plan.
YRK~EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Planning Commission
of the City of Hoanoke that It ADOPTS the Kimball Redevelop-
ment Plan (VA. R-46) as a part and portion of the City's Land
Development Plan and the Major Arterial Highmay Plan, thereby
establishing specific conformity of the City's General Plan
to the Kimball Redevelopment Plan.
S/ David Dick
David Dick, Chairman
City Planning Commission"
Mr. List then moved that Council concur In the request of the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority and offered the following Resolution
approvifl9 the redevelopment plan:
(~1~344) A RESOLUTIO~ opprovin9 the Redevelopment Plan and the
feasibility of relocation for the Kimball Redevelopment Project, Project No. VA.
R-46.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 324.)
Mr. Llsk moved the .adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Kr. Mheeler and adopted by the /ollowlngvote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, List, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and Mayor
Webber ......................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ..................... 1.
Mr. Henley pointing out that there are discrepancies in the figures shown
in the draft of Ordinance authorizing the execution of the agreement, Mr. List
moved that the draft of Ordinance be referred back to the City of Roanoke Redevelop-
ment and Housing Authority for correction of said figures. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. List moved that the Resolution of the City Planning Commission be
received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr. Perkinson and unanimously
adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr. Leonard F. Anglin appeared
before Council, advising that he is attempting to purchase a dwelling located at
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006 Second Street, S. l.,,ukfoh encroaches on on. alley, nad requesting that the
house be permitt~d t'o'e~cronch ~n said alley os long os the building exists.
Mr. Link moved that the mutter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report end recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinsou
and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGRYS: A communication from the Appnlachlnn Power Company,
transmitting a list of street lights installed and/or removed during the month of
September, 1960, mas before Council.
Mr. Link moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: A petition signed by twenty residents of Moods Avenue, S.
between Franklin Road and Sixth Street requesting that traffic signs establishing
a speed limit of twenty miles per boar be Installed ia the three blocks for the
protection of the small children la the area mas before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell
and unanimously adopted.
RADIOS-TELEVISION: A communication from the Davis Broadcasting Company,
requesting consideration in regard to obtaining n franchise to operate a community
antenna television system in the City of Roanoke, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the request be referred to u committee composed of
Messrs. Vincent S. Rheeler, Chairman, Clarence E. Pond and Roy R. Pollard,
for its information in connection with its study of the question Of permitting
the construction of a communityantenna television system In the City of Roanoke.
The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
BBDGE~-SCROOLS: A communication [rom the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting the transfer o£ funds within the Project Act budget and the Project
Second Step budget to permit the purchase of mobile classrooms now being leased
in lieu of leasing the mobile classrooms for another year, was before Council.
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~1634S) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn Section m27000, 'Schools -
Project Act," and Section x28000, "Schools - Project Second Step," of the 1968-69
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 32, page 329.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins*n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Mebber ................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
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BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A conunicatloa from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting the transfer of funds utthln the Project Act budget and the Project
Second Step budget i~ order that the tm, projects might be consolidated, mas before
Council.
Hr. Joses movod that Council concur Jn the request of tbe School Board
amd offered the following emergency Ordlannce:
(;IB3461 AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordala Section s4so00, USchools -
ProJect Act." and Section s46000, 'Schools.- project Second Step,' of the 1968-69
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for ua emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordioonce Rook No. 32, page 330.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by #r, Lfsh mod adopted by the foil,ming rote:
AYBS~ Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Trout, #heeler and
Mayor Webber ..................................?.
NAVS: 'None ..........................
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting that $4,326.00 be appropriated to the Headstart Program budget, repre-
senting the uflexpended balance of federal funds advanced by Total Action Against
Poverty lo Roan,he Valley to the School Board for the 19~? Headstart Program mhich
has to be refunded to TAP. mas before Council.
Mr. ~beeler moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#183471 AN ORDINANCE to amend and reerdaln Section ~36000, 'Schools -
Headstart," of the lqBH-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 330.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones~ Link, Perkins,n, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ..... ~ ............................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ............... 1.
SCHOOLS: The foil,Ming communication from the Roanoke City School Board
shaming the progress of the Roanoke School Capital Improvement Program as of October
1, 1968, Mas before Council:
"September 30, 1960
Mr. Roy L. Webber, Mayor
City of Roanoke
4000 Wllliamsom Road, N. R.
Roanoke, Virginia 24012
Dear Roy:
I am attaching a schedule showing the progress of the Roanoke
School Capital Improvement Program, as of October l, 1960.
Ne have completed, or have under construction, the first four
projects which include additions to Fleming, Fatrview, Westside
and Monterey which acc,ants for approximately 23 per cent of
the total bond Issue for school improvements.
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During the mouth of October, ue hope ko advertise for con-
struction bids for the addition at Hart Park uud the new
Horthwest Junior High Sohool. The orchitoot is preparing the
marking drawings of the Soutkmest Junior High School, etd me
expect to offer this school for ooustructioe bids ueur kke end
of 1960. We have prepared sane preliminary plans for the
Jefferson gym, aid ! hope to be able to discuss this with you
iu person within the next leu meeks. After our discussion,
me may find It preferable to schedule an Informal meeting of the
city council sad school board to determine mhut action should
be taken.
You.mill note that me shomn un estimated project balance of
$56,000 for the Hurt Park Addition. This is due to the fuck
that the.final plums contained two less classrooms than we
had estimated in the original estimate.
We are including air conditioning in the Horthwest Junior High
and Southwest Junior High, as me anticipate 6sing these
facilities for education twelve mouths a year. We have made
some revision in the original estimates for these two Junior
high schools, as ue first thought that the Northwest Junior
High would be built several years ahead of the Southwest
Junior High. While they mill both have approximately the same
square footage, the Southwest Junior High School original
estimate nas about IS per cent higher than the ~orthmest
Jueior High School - allowleg EoF increased construction cost,
Since the tun schools alii be built nearer the same timer
we have reduced the cost difference to about 6 per cent.
You will note that with the total supplementary appropriation
of $423,026 added to the original appropriation, our present
estimated cost of the total capital improvement program Is
$13,071 in excess of our present appropriation. We hope that
we can make this up in the remaining projects.
Very truly yours,
SI D. C. Kennedy
D. C. Kennedy, Chairman
Roanoke City School Boardw
Hr. Link moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
WATER DEPARTME~: The City Manager submitted a written report
transmitting a listing of the recently announced recipients of the American Water
Works Association Safety Awards within the State of Virginia for the year 1967 and
noting that the City of Roanoke Water Department is first ranked of the top group
of nine awards of honor.
Hr. Perkinson moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISRUM: The City Manager submitted the following progress
report on the Civic Center project:
'Roanoke, Virginia
October ?, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, ¥trginJe
As work proceeds on the construction of the Civic Center,
there will undoubtedly be a number of times wherein changes or
adjustments as to the original plans and construction costs will
occur and require, consideration. It is understood to be
necessary that any change involving or anticipating to involve
net cost to the City in excess of the original contract amount
must be brought to the City Council and requires the approval
of the City Conncil.
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The caisson specifications required tho contractor to
assume all OXCIVItIOIfOF caissons el earth, Ne mss also
required to Include tko cost of excavation of 300 cubic yards
of rock in caisson holes uitb the provision or n nnit price
rot this mark in the bid., As of the accounting from tko
architects and engineers o! September 23, lg6O, reports knve
been received on 414 CnlllOts uitk ne excess or rock reeoval
requirement. This is summarized es foil*us;
Rock rem*red to date - 384,33 cu. yds. ·
Roch nil*amice - 300 ce. yds. · $250.00/cu. yd ...............
Extra omed coatrnctor to date for additional rock rea*ned ..... $21,082.80
I would presume that appropriation ah*aid be made of this au,ant
or the City Council to indicate its acceptance of the additional
Mark.
The situation is that some of the rock encountered to date
has been of such poor quality in ri'number of instances that it bas
been necessary to excavate to n greater depth ia order to reach the
solid thickness of five feet required for ell foundation support.
Further, la some instances, seams have been encountered nhlch have
also required further excavation.
It is-important to add that there is a credit currently due
the City for lean caisson lengths installed than shonn on the
drawings In aa amount of $18,845. There Is also a test hole
allowance credit of $1,156 and certain other credits totalling
$12,324. .In net~sum, the City's credits.exceed the additional
rock cost.
There are still, as of the above date, 250 caissons to be
installed. The amount of rock versus changes ia caisson lengths
is net known and there could be additional credit or additional
cost.
As stated, there Nail be in the progress of the construction,
matters similar to this from time to time. We have set np monthly
meetings math the architects, engineers, contractors and City
representatives to regularly rerie~ the status and progress of
the project. If members of the City Council would be interested,
I will be glad to advise you ns to our schedule of meetings.
Respectfully s~bmitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager#
Mr. Perkinson moved that the report be received and filed. Them,tiaa
was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHMAY$: The City Attorney submitted the following report,
recommending the acceptance of an award made by commissioners In condemnation
proceedings brought for the acquisition of Parcel 033 in connection uith the Route
220 (Franklin Road, $. W.) Project~
=October 7. 1960
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roan*he City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
6entlenen~
Recent trial of the condemnation proceedings brought to acquire.
the subject parcel resulted in the Court-appointed commission*s
award of the total sum of $4,400.00 an compensation and damages
for tho aforesaid parcel, a sum $2,725.00 in excess of the
appraised value of the taking; The increase ia the award of
commisnioners over the Cityts offer nas almost entirely in the
realm of damages, the Clty*s appraisal having indicated 'nothing
more than nominal damages to the owners* residue property. A
copy of the letter of the CJty*s attorney employed for the
purpose Of this and other acquisitions, addressed to the City
Manager and setting forth in detail.the factors Involved in the
case, Is attached for your information.
Concurring in the recommendation made by the aforesaid attorney,
I ha~ prepared and transmit herewith for the Conncil*s
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consideration ca ordinance mhich mould provide for tko
acceptance of the colmlsaloaer*$ report lade ia the
muller; mhlch measure I recommend be adopted,
Respectfully,
S/ J. N, ilecanon
City Attorney'
Hr. Llsh moved that Council'concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorne~ and offered the foltoniag Resolution:
(~18348) A RESOLDTION authorizing the acceptance of z certain award
made by commissioners in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of
Parcel 033 being acquired for the City's U. S.Route 220 - Franklin Road, S.
Project.
(FOr full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 320 page 331.)
Hr. Ltsk moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Bosnell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #essrs. Boswell, Jones, task, Perkinson, Trout, Hheeler and
Hayor Rebber ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
ZONING= Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, ~eport and recommendation the request Of Messrs. J. D. Fralin and R.
Boners that a 1.42 acre tract of land located on the southwest corner of Salem
Turnpike and Twenty-fourth Street, N. H., Official Tax No. 2420502, be rezoned from
aG-l, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the City
Planning Commission submitted a nritten report, recommending that the request for
rezoning be granted.
Hr. Jones moved that a public hearing on the request for rezoning be held
at 2 p.m., November 4, 1968. The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Messrs. J. Nnoter Roberts and Fred
Bullington that property located on the east side of Ellsnorth Street, N.
of ~ildhurst Avenue, described as part of Lots Il and 12, Block 2, Upson Addition,
Official Tax Nos. 3160456 and 3160457, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential
District, to RG-I General Residential District, the City Planning Commission
submitted o written report, recommending that the request for rez~ning be granted.
Hr. Jones moved that a public hearing on the request for renaming be held
at 2 p.m., November 4, 1966. The motion was seconded by M~. Trout and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred ~o therCity Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. John M. Gibson, et al.. that
property located on the southeast side of Colonial Avenue, So H., betneen Tmenty-
first Street and Twenty-second Street, described os Lots I - 10, inclusive, Block 3
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Col*mAul Deightse Official Tax Nos. 1211201 - 1211210, inclusive, be fez*ned from
c-l, office and Institutional District, to C-2, GeueralCommercial District, the
City Planning Commission submitted u mrlttea rep*vt, recommending that the request
for fez*ming be denied. ..
la this connection, a communication from Mr. T. L, Plunkett, Jr,,
Attorney, representing t~e petitioners, requesting that a public hearing be held
on the matter, mas before ConceAl.
Mr. Jones moved that a public hearing on the request for fez*ming be held
at 2 p.m., November 4, 1960, The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perhiasoa and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMI~TEES~
RADXOS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on twenty two-
may mobile radios for automobiles and seven two-way mobile radios for motorcycles
submitted the folleuJag report, recommending that the low bid of Motorola Ccmmunic~
ti*ns and Electronics, Incorporated, in the amount of $15,129.000 be accepted:
"Roanoke, Virginia October ?, lq68
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were received and opened before City Council on Monday,
September 30, 1960, for 21 new two-may mobile radios, 20 for
from General Electric Company and one from Motorola Communications
and Electronics, Incorporated.
The bid of General Electric Company mas accompanied by a
letter which questioned the specifications as being restrictive.
It is the opinion of your committee that the specifications were
Motorola took no exceptions to the specifications. Equipment
bids by both concerns met specification reqqirements.
The bid of Motorola Communications and Ele~tronlcs,
Incorporated, with a price of $9,659 for 20 two-way mobile
radios for automobiles and $6,069 for I two-way mobile radios
for motorcycles was low.
It is the recommendation of your committee that City Council
accept the low bid of Motorola Communications and Electronics,
Incorporated, and award the contract in the total amount of
$15,726.00 to that company. Funds ere available in the current
bcdget for the purchase of this equipment.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Byron E. Haner
S/ J. D. Sink
J. D. Sink
S/ M. D. Hooper
M. D. Hooper
S/ Alfred Beckley
Alfred Heckley'
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Mr, Perkieson moved thntCoeecil coiner le the 'recommendation of the
committee end offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(wlB34g) AH ORDINANCE providing for the ~urcbese.end.ecquisitiot of
tnenty-sevee (2T) men tun-may rsdtos for ese in vnrious City vehicles, by accepting
the proposal or Motorola Communications end Electronics, Incorporated, upon certain
terms nad provisions; rejecting another bid made to the Clty~ and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 332.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance..The motion was
seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES= Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkiuson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................... ?.
NAYS= None ...........~ .............. O.
oAgBAGE REMOVAL: The committee appointed to taboJate bids received on
one steel wheeled compactor for use in landfill operations submitted the following
report recommending that the lam bid of The Tidy Corporation la the amount of
$40,221.21, less one per cent discount for payment within ten days from date cf
delivery, be accepted:
"October 2, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Bids were opened and read at the meeting of City Council
on September 30, 1969 for supplying one new steel-wheeled
cnmpactor for use Jo Landfill operations. Four bias were
received ne this equipment,
The low bid was submitted by The Tidy Corporation, P. O,
Box 56g, Lynchbur9, Virginia for furnishing and delivering,
f.o.b, aoanohe, Virginia, one new FWD Wagner Model SF-17
compactor, fully meeting all specifications of the City of
Roanoke, for the sou of $480221.21, less l~ discount for pay-
ment within ten days from date of delivery.
It is your Committee*s recommendation that the bid Of
The Tidy Corporation be accepted. Funds are available from
existing appropriations for the purchase of this equipment.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S! Byron E, Ran{r
Bueford B. Thompson
S! B, Cletus Brgylq~
B. Cleans Broyles"
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~lB350) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of one (i) new steel
wheeled compactor upon certain terns and conditions; accepting a certain bid made
to the City for furnishing and delivering said equipment; rejecting certain other
bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 333.)
Hr. List moved the adoption of the 0rdinlnCeo The motion uts'seconded
by Hr. Per:Jason sad adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hoswell, Jones. List, Per:Jason, Trout, Hkeeler and
Hayor Nebber ............................... ?.
NAYS: None .........................Oo
COAL: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on supplying coal
to the City of Roanote for the period beginning October 1, 1968, and ending
September 30, 1969. submitted the following report, recommending that the low bid
of Hunter and Cunnings Company in the.amount of $7.50 per ton be accepted:
"October 2. 1968
Honorable Hayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and read at the meeting of City ~ouncil
on September 30, 1960 for supplying Coal to the City of R,an,re
for the period beginning October 1, 1960 and ending September 30,
196~. Three bids mere received on these requirements.
The Ion bid was submitted by Hunter and Cummings Company
as follows;
Furnace Nut Coal
$7.50 per ton, net, f.o.b. Baileysville, R. Va.
~tgker Pea C,al
~?.SU per ton, net, f.o.b. Haileysville, N. Va.
The freight rate Mould be the same for shipping the coal
Virginia. The coal will be shipped in carload lots to the City
Tipple at $ 1/2 Street and Albemarle Avenue, S. E** Roanoke,
Virginia as and when ordered by the City Purchasing Department
during the above mentioned period of twelve months.
It is recommended by your Committee that the bid of Hunter
and Cummings Company be accepted for supplying the coal, ~hich
bid conforms to all specifications and requirements of the City'
Of Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S! Byron E. Hamer
Byron E. Hamer. Chairman
S! Bm*ford B. Thomoson
Bm*ford B. Thompsonw
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
c,ami:tee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~lH351) AN OROINANCE providing for the City's purchase of certain
coal requirements for the period from October l, l~b~, through September 30,
accepting certain bids made to the City for the supply of same and rejecting
certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook Ho. 32, page 334.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. B,snell, Jones, List, Per:ins,n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ...................... ~ ..........
NAYS: None .........................O.
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SEWERS AND STORM DRAINSt Council bavieg referred to u committee composed
of #easts. Roy L. #ebber, Chairmene Vincent S. Wheeler and Julian F. Hirst for
· study, report ned recommendation · request,of the City of Salem that the contract
betueea the City of Roaeoke ned the Toma of Salem, eom the City of Salem, dated
October 16, 1953, dealing mlth the treatment of domestic and commercial mantes,
be amended by adding thereto a 33.80-acre tract of leed located mesa of Virgiele
State Route 760, exclusive of property eithin the corporate limits of Salem and
the 5.36-acre area included mithln the former Virginian Railroad right of may,
the committee submitted the folloulng report, recommending that the request be
granted:
'Roanoheo Virginia
October 7, 1968
To the City Council
Roanoheo Virginia
The City Council on September 30, 1960, referred to your
special sewer study committee the resolution dated September 9.
1968. of the City of Salem requesting agreement by the City
Of Roanoke to allom the City of Salem to accept sewage wastes
from a certain area west of the west corporate limits of
Salem. This area designated us to be conveyed to John W.
Hancock, Jr., comprises approximately 33.00 acres, is bound
on the north by the Norfolk and Western Railuay Company right
Of way, on the east by Virginia Route 760, on the south by
Roanoke River, and on the meet by the property of C. L. £erner,
heirs.
The city*s r~cords also contain a'reso~utlon dated August
lqBH, from the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors concurring
in the inclusion of this area for public sewage service through
Salem to Roanoke.
Your c~mmittee recommends that this area be approved for
acceptance by the City of Salem for the transmission of sewage
wastes to the Roanoke City sewage transmission and treatment.
It is the opinion of the committee that this arrangement
is the only reasonable method by which public sewage service
can be provided to this area.
Respectfully,
S/ Roy L. Webber
Roy L. Webber, Chairman
S/ Vincent S. Rheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler
S/ Julian F. Hits,
Julian F. Hirst#
Mr. Rheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The notion was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CO~SIDEHATXO~ OF OHDINA~CES A~O RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING-PLANNING: Ordinance Re. 18334, amending Chapter 2, Subdivision
Regulations, of Title XVI, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended,
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huvitg previously been before Council for its first rending, read ned laid over,
was ngsls before the body.
In tbis~connectioe, Hr. #. Hale Poe, representing the Roecoke Valley
Home Huilders Association, appeared before Council and presented the following
communication from the Roanoke Vnlley Hone Hullders Association, renewing its
objection to the blacktop provision lo Section $6 of the new Subdivision Ordinance
nod requesting that the present paving requirements be continned:
'June 3, 1969
The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Roanoke,
Virginia
Gentlemen:
We of the Ronnoke Valley Home Uullders Association would like
this letter entered at the last reading of the New Subdiviiion
Ordinance.
It bas been much discussed the reasons for our objections to
the *black-top' provision of the new ordinance. To briefly
re*leu, after numerous compromises on other items by our
group it was felt that this provision was the 'straw that
broke the camel's back'. This may not, at first, seem to be
such a great cost increase, but It takes on a larger dimension
mhen considered with other increase cost items. It mas
sincerely felt that this provision was one that could be
omitted and still give the city a progressive end workable
subdivision ordinance.
The relations we have had with the Planning Department have
been excellent through all our discussions. Also, it is felt
that we have been given a most fair hearing from The City
Council. Again, we solicit your adoption of the new
ordinance without the 'black-top' provision and using the
paving arrangement we use at the present.
Sincerely,
ROANOKE VALLEY HONE BUILDERS
ASSOCIATION
S/ M. Dale Poe
M. Dale Poe
Chairman, Subdivision Committee*
Mr. Poe cited the subdivision requirements of other cities throughout
Virginia.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Lisk moved that Subsection (e), .
Section 55, Article VII, of Ordinance No. 19334, which reads as follows:
Localand collector streets shallbe paved with a two-inch
(2') plant mix bituminous concrete surface installed on a
five-inch (5*) compacted stone base. Higher standards of paving
may be used upon approval by the Agent and City Engineer.
be amended to read as follows:
Streets must be graded to a minimum width of fifty feet, and
graded to the cross section and profile approved by the agent
and the city engineer. Zhe subdivider shall be required to
install a five-inch compacted stone base between the curbs and
pave the same with one hundred pound, double surface treatment,
Virginia Department of Highways specifications.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk and Perklnson ................................3.
NAYS: Messrs. Has*ell, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor Webber .................4.
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Hr. Link then offered the following 0rdiaeece for its second rending
end final adoption:
(~16334) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordola Chapter 2, of Title XYI, o!
the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to lead subdivision regulations
within the corporate limits of the City of Roanoke and, with the approval or the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County. within certain prescribed areas outside
said corporate limits; providing for the codification of the provisions thereof
into the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, es Chapter 2. i of Title X~I of said
Code; making severable the provisions of this ordinance; designating the manner in
mhich this ordinance should be cited; and providing for the effective date of this
ordfoaflce.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Oook No. 32. page 304.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the follcuin9 vote:
AYES: Bessrs. Boswell, Jones. Link. Perklnson. Trout. Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ....................~ ............. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
STATE HICHMAYS: Council having deferred action on a Resolution establish-
Jag a local highway safety commission, providing for the membership thereof and
the meetings of such members, and prescribing the duties of such commission,
the Resolution was again before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that action on the Resolution be deferred until the
next regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure approving ,be employment of o full-time inspector by Hayes,
Sony, Mm,tern and Mattern, Architects and*Engineers, engaged for the construction
of the Municipal Building Annex project, at the rate of $1,200.00 per month, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the following Resolotion:
(u18352) A RESOLUTION making provision for full-time inspection of the
City's Municipal Building Annex project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 336.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. Tbe motion was seconde*
by Mr. Perkinsou and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Rosmell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................. ?.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
SCHOOLS-CITY MARKET: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure repealing Ordinance NO. 17769 authorizing and providing for
the lease of space on the second floor of the City Market Buildin9 ~o Total Action
Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley for use ~s a Seqiot Citizens' Center* he presented
same; uhereopon, Mr. Perhinson offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(UlB353) AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 17769 heretofore adopted
by the Council on October 16, 1967, authorizing and providing for the City's lease
of ceramic premises in the Git7 Market Building to Total Action Against P,reft7
iR Roanoke Vzlleyo upon certain terms, provisions and conditions; sad providing
for zz emergency,.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 32, page 336.)
Hr. Perkizsoo moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas
seconded by BF. Boswell and adopted by the .f,Il,wing vote:-
AVES= Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Trout, Wheeler and
Ma/or Webber ............................... -7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
WATER DEPARTMEnt: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure granting the requests of
Gibson and Mr. B. F. Lzrson for city water service, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Lish offered the following Resolution:
(~103S4) A RE.~OLBTION authorizing the City Manager to approve certain
metered water connections to certain premises and locations outside the corporate
limits of the City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(¥or full text of Resolution, see Resolution B,oh No. 32, page 337.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, TL~ut, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber ...............................
NAYS; None ..........................O.
AUDITORIUM-COLISeUM: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure directing Associated Architects and Engineers of.R,amok
to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications so as to provide for
the construction of a fourteen-foot multipurpose scoreboard at the Roanoke Civic
Center Coliseum, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following
Resolution:
(~16355) A RESOLUTION approving the provision of a 14-foot multipurpose
scoreboard at the Coliseum in the Roanoke Civic Center.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 338.)
Mr..Jones moved the.adoption-of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
· by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the-following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkins,n, Trout, Rheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
AIRPORT: Mr. Boswell offered the following emergency Ordinance providin!
for the creation of an Airport Advisory Commission:
(~16356) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 5, of Title VIII, of the Code of
the City of Roanoke, 1956, os amended, relating to the municipal airport, by the
addition of two new sections providing for the establishment of an Airport Advisor
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Commission and the membership thereof, and prescribiugthe duties and respoaslbllitl~
of said commission; end providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 338.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted*by the fell,wing votex
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Lish, Perhiason, Trout, Wheeler end
Ma~or #ebber ..................................7.
MAYS: None ..........................0,
MOTIONS AND BISCRLLAMEOUS BUSINESS:
BIDS: Mr. Lisk pointed out that Resolution No, 14730 provides that all
bids received for equipment and capital improvements in excess of $5,000.00 be
filed In the Office of the City Clerk and opened before Council at its next regular
meeting, Mr, Link expressing the opinion that bids for equipment and some con-
struction projects should be received nad opened by the Purchasing Agent Bud a
tabulation thereof presented to Council for final action.
After a discussion of the mutter as to which bids should be received,
opened and read by the purchasing Agent and which bids should he received by the
City Clerk and opened and read before Council, Hr. Link moved that the matter be
referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor for study, report and
recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously
adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. David K. Lisk, Chairman, Julian F. Birst,
James N. iincanon and J. Robert Thomas.as members of the committee.
MUNICIPAL COURT: Council having adopted an Ordinance providing for the
appointment of two additional Substitute Judges of the Municipal Court, Mayor
Webber called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Perkinson placed in nomination the names of Jam*sD. Fulghum, Jr.,
and Richard C. pattisall.
There being no further nominations, Mr. James B. Fulghum, Jr., and Mr.
Richard C. Pattisali were elected as Substitute Judges of the Municipal Court for
a term of tm, years ending September 30, 1970, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. FULGHUM AND pATTISALL: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link,
Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and Mayer Webber ..................................... ?.
MUNICIPAL COURT; The City Clerkreported that Mr. Carroll O. Rea has
qualified as a Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of four years
beginning October 1, 1968,
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
There.being no further business, Mayor Webber declared the fleeting
adjowrned.
A P P B 0 V E D
ATTEST:
City Clerh Wayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, October 14, lg6O.
The Council or the City or Roanoke met ia regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, October 14, 1968, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor #ebber preniding.
, PRESENT: Councilmen John M. U,swell, James E. Jones, David E. Llsk,
Frank N. Perkins,q, Jr., James O. Trout, Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Roy L.
Rebber ......................................
ABSE~I*: None ...................... O.
OFFICERS pRESENT~ Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Hamer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Eincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATIOn= The meeting Was opened with a prayer by Councilman James E.
Jones.
MINUTES:'Copy of the minutes of the Organization meeting - Regular
meeting held .on Monday, September 2, 1968, having been furnished each member of
Coancil, on motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Perklnson and unanimously adopted,
the reading thereof #as dispensed with and the minutes approved ns recorded.
HEAgINU OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council having set a public bearing for 2 p.m.', Monday, October
1968, on the amended request of Mr. Jsha H. Rindel that property located on the
northwest corner Of Carvln Street and Vim, on (Mill) Road, N. E. (Route 460),
described as a ,.72-acre tract of land, Official Tax No. 3330413, and a 1.53-acre
tract of land, Official Tax No. 3330403, be rea,ned from RD, Duplex Residential
District, to R6-2, General Residential District, the matter was before the bndy.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recommending that the amended request for rea*ming be granted:
*September 3, 1969
The Honorable Roy L. Nebber, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:.
At its special meeting Of August 280 1q68 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Upon due
consideration of this matter the Plannln5 Commission finds that
the use of the above cited property for apartments mould not be
detrimental to th, public and woald be an enhancement to this
area of the City. This decision was reached and in part in=
flu*need by the need for apartment development within the City.
Accordingly, the Planning Commission recommends approval.of this
request.
' Motion was made, duly seconded, and unanimously ~arried
recommending tQ City Council that this request be granted.
Very truly yours,
.$1 Mflifam G.
David Dlch
Chairman"
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Mr. John H. Windel appeared before Council and urged that the amended
request for reaoolog be grunted.
RD one appearing la opposition to the proposed reuoniag, Hr. Perhiosoo
moved that Council concur lo the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and that the follouleg Ordinance be placed upon its first
readiogc
(a16357) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1. Section 2o of The
Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, as amended, and sheet NO. 333. Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke. in reiD, ion to Zoning.
MRERRAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to bare A parcel of land con,Bluing 1.$3 acres bordering 570.45 feet
on the north side of Carvin Street. N, E.. and bordering
410.37 feet on the south side of Trasber Park. referred to as
the Ruby Morgan Estate remaining propert? by survey dated
July 9. 1960, b? T. P. Parker S.C.E., which is recorded in
the Clerk's Office of the Hustings Court for the City of
Roaoeke, Virginia, fa Deed Dook 1000, Page 6, and being
Official Tax No. 3330403,
Also a parcel of land containing 0.72 acre beginning at
the Northnest corner of Carvlo Street and ¥inton Road, N.
thence follomiug the meat side of ¥inton Mill Road in ·
northerly direction 293.09 feet, thence in a uesterly
direction along the south side of Thrasher Park 221.61 feet.
thence in n southerly direction 201.34 feet, thence In an
easterly direction along the north side of Carvin Street 04.34
feet to the place of beginning and being Official Tax No.
3330413. See deed from Ruby Morgan Johnson to Myrtle G.
Smalluood dated Jnouary O, 1957. In Deed Book 1000. Page
in the 61erkts Office of the Hustings Court for the City of
Roanoke, Vlrginio.
resorted from RO. 0HPL~X RESIDENTIAL District, to RC-2 R~$td?ntlal District;
MHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinaftel
described land be rezoned from RD. Duolex Resid?ntial Dis,riot, to RGb2, ~eneral
Residential District; and
RH£REAS. the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section ?1, Chapter 4.1, Title X¥. of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956. as auended, relating to Zoning. have been published and
posted us required and for the time provided by said section; and
MHEREAS. the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 14th
day of October 1969, at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke. at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard, both for and against the proposed resorting; and
MHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is of the oploton that the hereinafter described land shoald be rezoned.
THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Council of the City Of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 20 of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, as amended,
relating to Zoning. and Sheet NO. ~ of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoh
he amended in the follouJng particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the north side of Carvin St., N. E. bordering 41R.37
feet on the South side of Thrasher Park, Also; property on the northwest corder of
Carvin 5tree, 6 Via,on Road, N. £. and on the South side of Thrasher Park designated
on Sheet 333 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Nape City of Roanoke, as Official Tax Hon.
3330403 nad 33304013~ bee and is hereby, changed from RD. De.lex Residential
District, to R6-2. General. Residential Olstrlcte nod that Sheet Ho. 333 of tho
a~oresald map be changed In this respect.
The motion uts seconded by Hr. Trout and adopted by the foil.ming vote:
AYKSz Messrs. fi.snell, Jones, LlsRe Perkins.n, Trout, ~heeler and
Mayor ~ebber ................................
HAYSt Xoae ........................ Oo
ZOHIXG: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m.. Monday, October
14. 1960, on the request of Fralin nod Naldron, Incorporated, that the oortheast
15.4 acres of a 32.40V-acre tract of land located east of Fairland Rood, N.
nod southwest of Interstate Route 561, Official Tax Ho. 2471401, be Fez.ned from
RS-3, Single Family Residential District. to RG-2, General Residential District,
the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, advising that the amended rex.ming request has been applied for under the
Planned Unit Development Clause of the Zoning Ordinance to permit construction of
townhonses and recommending that the request be graflted:
"September $, 1960
The Honorable Roy L. ~ebber, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of September 4. 1960 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. The above
cited request is an amended application for rex.ming of the above
cited parcel of land. The petitioners had withdrawn a request for
this property in the past after recommendation to City Council by
the Planolng Commission that the requested rexonlng be denied.
The amended rezoning request Is applied for under the Planned
Unit Development clause of the Zonin9 Ordinance and the reconlng
is requested by the petitioner to permit construction of tomnhouses.
Under the provisions of the Planned Unit Development clause, any
rezGning which Is approved under this clause is a conditional one.
These conditions being that the total planned unit development be
constructed in accordance with the final plans as approved by City
Council, failure to comply automatically means that any land fez.ned
and not developed under this clause reverts to the prior zoning
classification.
Hr. Noldron of Fralin and Maldron presented this request to
the Planning Commission and made the following points:
1. Housing units constructed in the area would be town-
houses selling In the $13 to $17,000 price range. Housing
in this price range cannot be provided in terns of a single
family detached unit.
2. A total of 116 units would be constructed with a gross
density of slightly more than 7.5 units per acres. This is
in opposition to the current gross density of 6 units per
acre permitted under the existing zoning.
3, That traffic counts conducted for their firm indicated
that the traffic volume on Falrland Road was not excessive.
4. That onder the provisions of the Planned Unit Develop=
meat claase recreation areas mould be provided within the
confines Of the development.
5. That · home owner*s association would be formed to
maintain the common open and recreation areas.
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Approxiwetely fifteen to twenty renidelts of'thls'&ree
appeared is opposition to the rezeaieg request end stored in
l. Tkot Feiriead Road uss tot adequate to boodle'ia7
additional traffic which u0ul~ heegeaeroted b~ s~ch ·
2. That t~ d~elopmeit of'these units ~ou~d'oot be
appropriate la this area dan to the nature of the
surrounding single fsitl7 d~tanhed'devolopwent,
3. That the schools i~'tbe a~en wer~ iande~ust~ to
handle the edditionol.~tvqents ~hi~h.wo~d ~manat~ from
this development. '
4: That the market within the context of the area did
eot exist for units of this type.
~. That such a reaoni~g would constitute spot z?ning.
After due con~lderotion of this request the Planning Com-
mission foond that a need existed fo~ housing units In this price
range and that the der*lope*ut of ibis area within the context of
its presentation would'be of bah*fit to the community.
Motion ~as made, duly seconded and o~ v~tlng*tbe request was
approved by a vote of four to one with one abstention.
Very truly yourst
$/ Nilliam G. Kathy
Dared Dick
Chairman"
Mr. W. Heywood Fralin, Attorney, representing Fralin and Waldron,
Incorporated, appeared before Council in support of the request of his client.
Mr. Jesse ~. Ramsay presented a petltion signed by ninety-six citizens,
representing the Fairland park area, expressing the belief that the proposed
townhouses will enhance the appearance of the area considerably and provide much
needed housing and urging that the property be rezoned.
Mr. Horace D. Fralln presented the following communication transmitting a
brochure describing the proposal for the open space planned-unit development in
the Fsirland Lake Area:
"October 11, 1968
Honorable Members of the Roanoke City Council
Roanohe
Virginia
Gentlemen:
~e have prepared this brochure for your review describing
our proposal for au open space planned-unit development in the
Falrland Lake area.
This development will consist of 116 ind~vidually owned
toenhouses situated on a site consisting of 15.3 acres.
The open green area surrounding these houses--approximately
six acres--will be owned and controlled by a Home Owners
Association in which eachtowohouse purchaser has an equ~l
ownership. The townhouses have been designed so that the patios
and living area are open to the green area, swimming pool, and
other recreational facilities. Particular attention has been
given to the design, so that the trees existing around the creek
passing through the area can be preserved and utilized to
maintain the natural beauty of the site.
The colonial motif of the tounhouse design has been used
to harmonize with the traditional architecture of the surround-
ing area. Enclosed are photogrnphs; from projects in other
cities o~ similar architecture.
Me have enclosed ut original map of the adjoining Falrliod
Lake subdivision showing the familiar gridiron Pattern.with lots
25 feet wide and approximately 150 feet deep. Me mask to
contrast this plan with the site plan of oar proposed p~anned-
unit development ahick ia also enclosed.
Me feel that this new nad useful concept of residential load
ese is the nnsuer to the development or the few land areas
avallsble io the City of Roanoke and providing desirable housing
· single foml~ sebdivision of the past.
We respectro~ly request your favorable consideration la the
Very truly yours,
S/ Horace G. Frulio
Horace G. Fralin
Approxlwotely fifty property owners in the Fairlond Lake ores appeared
in Opposition to the reqoest for rezoning with Hr. Richard F. Pence, Attorney,
acting as spokesman, Mtn Pence presenting a petition signed by 113 property omners
in the Fairland Lake area opposing the rezoning and stating that it is merely a
matter of establishing a high density area as opposed to a low density sren with
Its accompanying problems of access to the existing homes in that section, the
condition of the streets and inadequate facilities.
Also speaking la opposition to the 'request for rezoning mere Messrs.
David Vo BurGh, Joseph C. Crutchfieln, James M. Kasey and Clifton A. Moodrum, III,
Attorneyt the objectors conceding that the proposeo plan for townhouses is
beautiful for nn urban area, but contending that it is not seltable for th~
'Fairland Lake area.
The matter having been discussed at length. Mr. Jones moved that the
public hearing be continued until 2 p.w., Monday, October 21, 1968, in ordeF to
ascertain the percentage of affected property owners opposing the request for
rezonJng. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
A~BS: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson and Mayor Mebber ..................
NAYS: Me~srs. floswell, Trout and Mheel~r .............................. 3.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m,, Monday, October
14, 1968, on the request of Mr. A. C. Francis that property located on the southwes
corner of ~enth Street and Matts Avenue,'N. W., de~cribed as Lots 24'and 25,
Block 20, Rugt~Land Corporation, Official Tax Nos. 2130614 and 2130615, from RD,
Duplex Residential DiStriCt, to C-2, Generol Commercial District, the matter nas
before the body.
In this conneciton, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report recommending that th~ request for rezooing be grnnted~
'September 5, 1968
The Honorable Roy L. Webber, Mayor
and Members of City Cooncil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of September 4, 1969 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Upon con-
sideration of the above cited request, the Planning Commission
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round *hit the petitioner desired relouiug or tkis parcel in
order to permit expansion or a aoscoutcrmiug ~Omme~olel ese.
The parcel under consideration abuts au existing C-2~'G&uerul
CommercJal'District and is situated ia sock 8 minter tkah it
does'u~t'intrudo late · residential area. Accordingly the
Commission round that this reuouiug mould ROt be detrimental
to the adjacent urea.
Notion mas made~ dUI7 maccad&d; fid unanimously'curried
recommending to Cit~ Council that this request be grunted.
S/ Hllllom Go Kuthy
Duvld Dlch
,Chairmanu
No one appetred to be beard either for or against the proposed rezoniug.
Hr. eosmell pointing out that Hunts Avenue Is now knoun us Slracuse
Avenue, Mr. Mheeler moved thtt the public hearing he continued until 2 p.t., Mcndu!
October 21, 196o, and that the draft of Ordinance prcridlcg for the rezoniag be
referred to the Cit~ AttorueI for correction. The motion mos seconded b~
Mr. PerkJnscn and unanimously adopted.
STREETS A~D ALL~¥S: Council having set a public hearing for 2
Monday, October 14, 1968, on the request of HFS. Marl M. Schnuroan, et al** that
a ten-root alley extending south from #alden Lane, S. M., for a distance or 226.02
matter oas before the body.
In this connection, the Citl Planning Commission submitted u written
report, advising that the alley Is nut and bas not been opened to vehicular traffic
for a number of years and would not impair access to anI abutting lots; therefore,
it ts the recommendation or the PlunoJng Commission that the alle~ be closed.
The City Planning Commission also submitted a supplemental report
emphasizing that its recommendation includes the entire 226.02 feet or the
and not 196 feet as previously lndicuted bi erro~.
The vi*mars appointed bi Council submitted a mrlttefl report,
that thai kay* fl*wed the aile~, and the neighboring prop*rtl, and are unanimousl~
or the opinion that no inconvenience mould result either to anI individual or to
the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing said alley°
Mr. Jennings T. Bird, Atturnel, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support or the request o£ hfs clients.
~o cue appearing In opposition to the request, H£. Hheeler moved that
Council COOCUF in the recommendatioc Of the C~tI Planning Commission and that,
the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(o183~8) AN. 0RDI~A~CE permanently taunting, discoctluui~g and clo~lug
all that certain allel running in u north-south direction in Oloch 16~ Grundiu
Place, from Mllden Lane to another alley ruuning east and west ia said blouse in
the City of Roanoke, Vlrginiuo
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MHERKAS, Mary W. Schturmnt, Stephen B. Bogeseo Catherine L. Bogese,
Malcolm H, Rosenberg nad guthy 6. Rosotborg bnve heretofore .riled their petition
before abe Cnntcil or the City or Roanoke, Virginia, in accordance with Itu,
requesting the Council to permanently vacate, discontinue tad close nil that certnl*
alley rtnuicg it a north-sahib dtrecticn'ln Black 16, Graudit'Pltce, from Mtide~
Lute to another alley rutting east tad west it said block, It the City or Roanoke,
Virginia, tad more particularly hereinafter described,' of the filing of which
petition due notice uts given to the public ts requir'ed by lan; and
WHEREAS, In accordance with the prayers of said petition, viewers were
tppointe'd by the Council o'n the 12th day of August, 1968, to vieu the property and
to report in writing uhether in their opinion uny inconvenience would result from
permanently vacating, discontinuing nad closing said alley; and
WHEREAS, it appears from the mritten report of the vlemers filed math
the City Clerk on September 24, 1969, that no Inconvenience would result either
to any individual or to the public from perAanently vacating, discontinuing and
closing said alley; and
WHEREAS, Council at Its meeting on August 12, 1966, referred the petition
to the City planning Commission, which Commission by its report filed with Council
On September 9, 1959, and by its amended report filed uith Council on SeptemBer 30,
19bB, recommended that the petition to vacate, discontinue and close the above
described alley be approved, subject to the retention by the City or any utility
easements; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing Was held on the question before the Council at
its regular meeting' on OctOber 14, 19~9, ar'tar due' and timely notice thereof
published in the Roanoke World-Hews, at which hearing all parties in interest and
citlaens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question; and
WHEREAS, from all of the foregoingt the Council considers that no
inconvenience will result to any individual or to the public from permanently
vacating, discontinuing and closing the said alley, as applied for by the petitionel
snbject to the retention by the City Of uny ptbllc utility easements, and that,
accordingly, said alley should be pormanontly closed.
THEREFORE, BE 1T OR~AINED by the Council of the City Or Roanohe that all
of that certain alley running in a north-south direction in Block 16, ~randin Place
from Maiden Lane to another alley' runnin~ east and west in said block, lB the City
of Roanoke, Virginia, more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the point of intersection Of the south side of
Maiden Lane, southwest, and the west side Of a ten*foot
alley runniog north and south in Block lb, Grandam Place,
said point being 260 feet, more or less, from the intersection
of the southerly side of Maiden Lane and the westerly side Of
6randln Road; thence wltb the west side of said alley in a
southerly direction 22b.02 feet, more or less, to a point on
the north side of a ten-foot alley running east and west in
Block 16, Grandln Place; thence with the northerly side of
said east-west alley and with the ~outherly terminus of the
north-sotth alley ten feet, more or less, to a point on the
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east. side of sel~ torah-south alley .at its southerly terminus;
thence uitk the east side of said eof*k-south alley 226 feet,
more or less, to a pelt* om the south side er Maiden Local
thence mitb the south side of #aides LuBe amd the northerly
terminus of the aforesaid nor*b-south alley In · westerly
direction ten feet, more or less to the place of BEGINNIHG.
he, end it hereby is, permanently recited, discontinued sad closed; and that ell
right, title aa'd feterest of the City of Roenohe eed of the pebllo is aid to the
s'sme be, end they hereby 'e~e, releosed insofar es the Council of the City of
Roanoke is empowered so to dj, except the* any public utility eosemeets located
therein are hereby reserved by the City.
HE IT YURTHER ORDAIHED thatmeCity Engineer be, end be 'hereby is,
directed to werh 'peraaee~tly va'coted' ce said alley on all maps ned plats ge file
ia bis office on uhich said alleys ere shown, referring to the boob end page of
Ordinnncesand Resolutions of the Council of the City of Roanoh'e mherein this
Ordinance shall be spread.
BE I! FURTHER ORDAIHED that the Clerk of t'he Council deliver to the Clerk
of the Hustings Court ~or the City of Roanoke, Virginia a certified copy of this
Ordinance in order that the clerk of said court nay make proper notation on all
maps or plats recorded' in his office upon which are shown said alley, as provided
by law, and that, if sc requested by any party ia interest, he may record the same
~e the deed book ia his office indexing the sane in the name of the ~ity of
Roanoke as grantor and in the name of' any party in interest who may request it as
grantee.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYF~: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Porkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Robber ............................ ~----?.
NAYS: None ................. ~ ....... O.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Council having referred the request of the Worningside
Elementary Parent-Teacher Association that funds beappropriated to hire a
sufficient number of school crossing guards to handle traffic on Ninth Street, S. E.
at both MorningsJde Elementary S~hool and Stonewall Jackson Junior High School to
the ~96g-70 Budget Commission for consideration, a group of members of the Morningsi
PTA appeared before the body mith Mrs. Lois S. Moran, Legislative Chairman, acting
as spokesman, Mrs. Moran emphasizing that her organization is n~t only interested
in school croatia9 guards for Ninth Street, S. E., but for other schools throughout
the city, and' urging that funds be appropriated without delay to provide for
additional school crossing guards.
la a discussion of the mutter, Mr. Lfsk asked If school crossing flags
could be used as'a temporary expediency until such time as additional school
crossing guards are authorized.
The City Manager ~eplied that N~nth Street is too wide for school
crossing flags; however, there are other schools in the city where school crossing
flags would suffice.
Mr.,Llsh then moved that.the City Mqoager ,be directed to prepare a list
of the schools throughout the city needing.school crosslag guards, school crossing
flashers and/or school crossing flags and to submit his report at the next
re~alar meeting of Council. The motion ubs seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously
adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
transmitting a supplemental list of street lights installed and/or removed during
the month of September, 196fl, mum before Council.
Mr.' Hosmell moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by #r. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
ROUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Council having referred a draft of Ordinance
authorizing the execution of au agreement between the City of Roanoke and the
City of Roanoke Redevelopmemt amd Housing Authority carrying into effect the
Redevelopment Plan for the City of Roanoke designated 'Redevelopment Plan for
Elmball Redevelopment Project, Project No. VA. R-46,* back to the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority for correction Of figures shown in said draft
of Ordinance, a communication from the Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
transmitting the corrected Ordinance, was before the body.
Mr. Lisk then offered the following emergeucy Ordinance authorizing the
execution of the cooperation agreement:
(~10359) A~ ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the Mayor of the City
of Roanoke and the City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
to enter into and execute an Agreement with the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority carrying into effect the Redevelopment plan for the City Of
Roanoke designated *Redevelopment Plan for Kimball Redevelopment Project, Project
No. VA. R-46,*; and providing for an emergency; and
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 32, page 340.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pnrklnson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, LJsk, Perktnson, Trout, Mheeler and Mayor
Mebber .......................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .................~---l.
Mr. Lash offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$197,420.00 to the Kimball Redevelopment Project to provide for the cash contributic
requirements of the City o~ Roanoke:
(~18360) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mHg, "Capital,"
of the 1966-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 32, page 341.)
Mr. Lisk moved t~e adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
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AYKS: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perklnson, Trout, Jheeler and Mayor
Mebber ................................................. 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .................... ~- ..... I.
3TRS~T$ AND ALLEYS: A petition from Mr. Jones E. Dnobholtz, Attorney,
representing Old Dominion Mo*oF Corporation of Roanoke, requesting that a twelve-
foot alley betmeen McDowell Avenue BUd Gregory Avenue, N. E.t nest of Eleventh
Street, be Ymca*nd. dlscoetinued and closed, nas before Council.
Mr. Dosuell moved that the matter be referred to the City Plenning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion nas
seconded by NF. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then offered the following Resolution providing for the
appointment of viewers:
(JIB361) A RESBLDTION providing for the appointment of three viewers ia
connection with the application of the abutting land omner to permanently vecate,
abandon, discontinue and close that certain alley through Block 6, Chamouni Land
Company Map. a copy of which map may be found in the Office of the City Engineer
of the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 342.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: M~ssrs. Boswell, Jones. Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Rheeler and
Mayor hebber ................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
DUDGET-MUN~GIPAL COURT: A communication from Judge ~ererly T. Fl*apB*rick
Chief Judge Of the Mnni'cipal Court, requesting that $$O. 00 be appropriated to
increase the petty cash fund of the Municipal Court from $150.00 to $2G0.00 as
a result of the recent appointment of additional Substitute Municipal Court Judges.
following emergency Ordinance appropriatln9 the $50.00:
(glD3&2) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnln Section m20, 'Municipal
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 343.)
Mayor Webber ............. '-~ ....................
eadorgroead mater supply in the Roanoke Valley, based on the population of Roanoke
Counti as shown by the 0, S. Census in 1760, and that the Board or Supervisors
mould appreciate bearing from other representatives In the urea mlth regard to
thin matter, wes before Council.
Mr. Rkeeler moved that the matter be taken under advisement, The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Trout and unnnlmously odoptdd.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS: A Resolution of the delegates to the 196e
e'onvention of the Virginia Ruilding Officials Conference expressing oppreciation
to the Mnyoro the members of Council'and the Building, Plumbing and'Electrical
Inspectors of the City of Roanoke for the cordial hospitality and enjoyable
recreational activities provided for the delegates end guests to the Convention,
mas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the Resolution be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A Resolution from the Virginia Association of Chiefs
of Police, expressing the sincere appreciation of its delegates to the Mayor,
the members of Council and the Superintendent of Police and members of the Police
Department for the gracious hospitality extended to the delegates and guests
throughout its recent convention In the City of Roanoke, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the Resolution be received and filed. The motion
mss seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
¥IRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGBE: A Resolution from the Virginia Municipal
League, expressing the appreciation of the delegates to the bard Annual Convention
of the Virginia Municipal League to the Mayor, the members of Council, the City
Manager, and Department heads of the City of Roanoke for the warm welcome and
gracious hospitality extended to delegates and guests to the convention recently
held in the City of Roanoke, Mas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the Resolution be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Boswell'and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted the following
report recommending that $2,000.00 be appropriated so that be might execute a
contract with the Appalachi'an Power Company for the extension of a secondary
cable from its service box on Third Street, S. W., to the Municipal Building
necessitated by th~ construction of the Municipal Building Annex:
'Roanoke, Virginia
October Id, 1968
Bonorublo Msyor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Construction of the nam municipal annex adjacent to the
present building necessitates the relocation of existing utility
lines presently servia9 the original building. Relocation of
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the utilities mos to bo echo.plashed through the basic
contrentt although, it uti originally hoped that relocation
of the electrical service would be accomplished by Appalachian
Power Company. Ou Jute ?, 1968, ApPelenhluu'Pn~er Company
informed the City that they would ual accomplish this reloca-
tion et their cost and on Jute 12 the City notified Rsyes. many.
Merrett end Mattera to include this work In the design for
accomplishment by the contractor.
Unfortunately, through a misunderstanding mlthia the
architects* organization, although the conduits were Included,
extension of the secondary cable from Appalachian Power Coepuay*s
service box on Third Street to the existing Xsulcipel Building
was eot Included In the contract docueeut. This omission,
which was tn conflict with Appulschinu Pater Compuny*s and the
Cltyts understanding was called to the attention of Rayes,
Seny. Xsttern and Battern last mech. The architect's repre-
sentative contacted Appalachian Power Company and was advised
that Appalachian Pacer Co.puny would install this secondary
service cable et their cost, not to exceed $2,000.00. The City
was so informed.
Prior to reooving the existing service to the building a
contract for pulling this new electrical service cubl~ mast be
consummated. The price proposed by Appalachian Power Company
is nell under the estimate of the architect and is considered to
be the most economical way to proceed. For this reason it
would be necessary that City Council appropriate $2.000.00 to
the Municipal Building Capital Improveoent fund so that the City
Manager's office may contract with Appalachian Power Company for
installation of this electrical line.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirsh
City Manager"
Mr. Jones mowed that Council concur in the recommeaoation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating the $2,000.00:
(m16363) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~Bg, "Capital
lmprovemeots," of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an'
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 344~)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by hr. Lisk and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Limb, Perhlnsoa, Trout, Mheeler and Mayer
Nebher ................................................ 6,
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ........................... 1.
WATEg RRPARTMR~: The City Ranager submitted the following report
recommending that the requests of Mrs. Lucy Craft and Mr. C. B. Nldener faf city
water service be granted:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 14, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City is in receipt of the following two requests for
water service.
1. A request from Mrs. Lucy Craft, Route 1, Box 83,
Rollins, Virginia for water service to a residence
on Old Rollins Road ia the vicinity of the Patterson
Memorial Brethren Church. This Is for residential
service and there is a 12-inch main in Hollins Road
with sufficient pressure and volume to give adequate
service to this property.
~, Mr. C. O. Mid~o~r, 2310Moso~ #il~ E~od, M, Z.~ for
mater service to 8 residential lot located os Mason
Mill Sued beleg Tinker Creek,percel No. I Argobrfghi
track, There is a tin-lack Rater Bale on Mason MIll
Road ulth supply that cut serve tbla property. This
lien and Its additional use ia being closely observed
that it alii not become overloaded to the detriment
of those already on the service.
The City ia the only reasonable source or'Rater for these tun
locutions.
Respectfully submitted,'
B/ Julian F, Hirst
Juliet F. ~irst
City Manager'
MF. Link moved that the tun requests be taken under advisement. The manic
man seconded by Mr. PerkJnsoa and uaualmously odopted.
After tahicg the, two requests under advisement. Mr. Lash moved that
Ce#nell concur fa the recommendation of the City Manager and that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare the proper measure math the stipulation of mahing it the
responsibility of 'Mr. Nldeaer, or the then property cwnere to pay a part of the
two-inch water mUiR on Mason Mill Road if and mhen it is ever expanded. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Perhinson and unanimously adopted.
BALE OF PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written repoFt, advising
that Mr. Skins H. Martin has offered to purchase two lots at the southwest corner
of Thirteen and One-half Street and Tcmphins Avenue, B. E.t described as Lots I and
2, Tlnsley Addition, Official Tax Nos. 4221320 and 4221329, for the sum cf $300.00
each.
Mr. Nheeler moved that thc'offer be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. David E. Link, Chairman, Julian F. Hirst, James N. [incanon and J. RobeFt
Thomas for atudy, repoFt and recommendation to Council. Thc motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
HUBBELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: Council having
requested the City Manager to confer with the Director of Pnblic Welfare concerning
the operation cf the Burrell Memorial Hospital below c~pacity, he submitted the
follo~lng report with regard to whether or not Martell ~emoria] Hospital fs
receiving a proportionate or proper share, in relation to other area hospitals,
Of state-local hospitalization patients:
'Roanoke,' Virginia
October Id, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council referred to me, for report, questions
that bad been raised as to whether B~rrell Memorial Hospital
was receiving u proportiSnnte or proper share in relation to
other area hospitals, of State-Local Hospitalization (BLH)
patients, and if not, why not. This is submitted as report to
this date.
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This IS e comeuhnt involved matter, IL is practically
lmposc~ble .to,o·elyse~SLli e·d its relekloe to Rurrell mithout
suddenl! becoming Involved in ·uhole complex situetiot of
the commu·l%y--medioully, socielly etd ecosomlcelly. 8urrell
is integrally n pert of e·d l· directly effected by meny thi·gs
that.are · pert of uket we call the charges or the times.
Nkat is needed is either for someone competently to study
nad evaluate in depth and considerable detail tko operatio·
smd place of Burrell, er for surname to concisely In about
paragraphs state the situation ia a mae·er that Rill have the
needed community impact. I nm sot qualified to do either of
these.
~urrell has had au illustrious but difficult history,
Born out of a broad bused c.omms·lty effort, It his existed by
narrouer based commu·lty use and participation. NoR the
i·terest of both the broad and the narrom is in questio·. I
do not like to say that Rurrell is · problem, for oftentimes
the word problem implies something disagreeable or distasteful.
Such eleme·ts do not apply. Rather I think Eurrell should be
rated ss · co·cern, A concern requires ·ttentioo and decisions.
On Hatch 13o 19~?, nS a paragraph in · report I wrote the
Cl~y Council regardi·g Public Welfare payments, the followi·g
· In connection uith flurrell, the folloming will be
of supplemental i·terest. From time to time in
rece·t years there has been attentio· and co·cern,
public and otherwise, to a lam occupancy rate ut
Rurrell, The hospital has 92 beds. Occupancy is
now approximately 85 percent of capacity. In December
(1966}0 normally a leu occupancy mo·th, occupancy
averaged 76 percent. At one poi·t in January occupancy
was 1~ ara admissio·s bed to be held off. The active
staff is now up to 26. Operating room use Is at ·
higher level tho· for several years. This favorable
situation is attributable to reorganized and good
leadership and procedures, improved alignment of in
and oat patie·t .services and wider use of the hospital
by the City's medical commanity.'
The minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Hospital reflect
that at the Board meeting on July l?, 1960, it was reported to
needed; thc four active staff men carrying 9S percent workload
in the hospital*, that the emergency room hod been closed and
that there had been 'the loss of indigent patients."
At the Hoard meeting on August 21, i96§, the minutes note,
it was stated 'at the time that the E.O.R. (Emergency Operating
Room) closed, there mas a drop in the census** ***'we have at
various times less than 40 patients in the house.'
Currently Rurrell is averaging 50-bed occupancy. The
second floor is not being used. Admissions are to the third
and fourth floors, representing 33 beds and 39 beds, respectively,
a total
There are flu clinics tuactfonlog at Burrell. Recent efforts
to have established there a specialiued twice montly eli·lc were
u·successfol, though not the fault of Hurrell.
The above Is not to paint · picture of a dilemma. To the
contrary, as it is only intended to underscore the overall
situation. In Its procedures and programs. Burrell had
adjusted to a facility of roughly 60-70 bed capacity and within
such a level it is functioning, Nevertheless in establi'shing
that level of occupancy, several poi·ts became rather apparent.
These points include: that · hospital is not being fully used
in a tlme when there is a cry for hospital beds and millions are
being spent to provide them; that martell is not serving the
geographical community for which it was inte·ded and in which
it is located; and, that such occupancy adjustments are not made
without accompanying fi·Racial losses, immediate and long range.
l'am of the opinion for whatever my opinion may be worth.
that Burr, Il needs to be continued as · ge·eral hospital and
needs to be supported and encouraged in that continuance. There
are two prime reasons for that opinion. First is that it is an
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excellent structure iud is well equipped. As such it provides
smd offers facilities muck seeded sou sad lu the future.
Suooadly is that it represents es identity with tad for the
connueity it his served for stay yesrs. For the facility to
pass est of existeece would he's serious smd usrortusste
loss of both ldeatificstioe smd strength of that community
it wore immediately serves sad with which it has grown.
I am aware that as areaowide health services study, about
s year ago, under the cspsbie sponsorship of the Rossoho Vslley
Council of Community Services nude s general analysis of the
Hsrrell position Is the area. Z keri set recently referred to
thst to be able to this point to independently forwulate these
obserustioss to the City Council.
In the course of developleg Information with which a report
could be made to City Council, z meeting was held at Darrell
on October 2, 1960, with the following present: Dr. H. S.
Clsyior, Chairman, Hoard of Trustees; Hr. F. H. Clsytor, Acting
Administrator; Bev, Charles T. Green, Secretsry of the Hoard;
Dr. James B. Fugue, Acting City Health Cowuissioner; Miss
Bernice F. Jones, Director City Department of Public Welfare
and the City Manager. It uss aa inforsstive and constructive
meeting is which the indigent patient.situation was explored at
length smd in detail. Some of the observations which follom
are extracted from that discussion.
In recent years SLH'patients have, ut times, represented
20 percent of the Burrell occupancy. In the past three or four
months the Hospital has had one SLH case. This summarizes the
situation. The decline Of SLH patients has had a direct effect
on the Hospital population but it is not the total cause of the
occupancy reduction.
About two years to a year and a half ago, there were a series
of conferences between hospital and city representatives. Some
of them, at the time, were reported in one manner or another
to the Council. It is felt a good mutual understanding resulted
and the hospital has expressed the opinion that the best working rela-
tionship ever between Burrell and the City wes established. Then
when the emergency room nas closed, the SLH decline commenced its
current drop and the relationship came of little use.
The route of sa SLH patient explains what is happening.
The individual starts at the City Physiciue*s office. He either
goes there directly or Is sent from u visit to the Health Depart-
ment. If further medical work is determined to be needed, the
City Physician's office recourse is to send the person to an
emergency room if immediate care is required, or to a clinic.
Hospital admission by an emergency room is into the hospital
where the emergency room is located. At a clinic the person is
normally seen by an intern. If hospital admission is called the
person customarily goes into the hospital where the clinic is
located or goes in the hospital where the intern is assigned
that the person can be a follcwup patient of the intern. In a
few instances where the patient has,a private physician, the
patient lollows the direction of that physician which is usually
to the physician's convenience.
Bnrrell is without emergency roomclinics or interns, thus
loses la tho process.
Intern programs are major arms of hospitals. The clinics
serve as training grounds for intern training as does the
followup on the clinic patient. With an intern program, there
is a certain attraction for hospitals in clinic patients that
otherwise has not prevailed in the past or does not exist.
There is anuther interesting and significant fact. Once
the low income or indigent patient was not overly welcomed in
hospital. These mere the people that martell, as sell as other
, hospitals, usually ended up having to treat free. Now math
medicare, hospitalization insurance and group programs and SLH
funds, thi~ type of patient becomes more, valuable as a source of
training and because the bill is more likely to bl paid. Our
area bas experienced and Is experiencing · competitive effort
for the so-called indigent patient. Other hospitals have done
better than Burrell in this competition.
Burrell would have considerable difficulty in establishing
an intern program because its level of admissions, even at good
occupancy, is below American Medical Association requirements
for such a program.
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With the application of Federal Civil Rights Lawn to
areahospitnls, Unrrell man and Is affected'beyond SLH
patieatn, lntF uORoSLH petieetn uhn once uned or mould uae
Bnrroll an u ~egro hospital now go to other honpitaln by
their choice or their physician'n assignment. There cat be
aa doubt bit that,the application,or,able'Civil Rlghtn Laws
has affected directly aad.iadlrectly'the honpital.path of
the Indigent patient to the reduction of indigent or SLH
Burrell ia approved for medicare. Both its Board of
Truntees and its'staff are integrated. The honpital accepts
patients ulthout regard to race'and his recently hud white
patientn.
wore clinics on its own. Clinicn would have to be subsidized.
Federal or state programs way or could offer future opportunitien
in thin direction. Larger hospitals with intern programs
partially subsidize clinics es teaching aids in the intern
programs.
The United Fund which a fen years ago allocated $3T,000
to Burrell is down to $7,500 this year with the expectation
that Uurrell es a fund beneficiary will be phased out. With
admittedly little knouledge of the United Fund distribution
formulas and criteria, I mould offer question on this phasing
out in the belief that special and needed programs can be
provided through the availability of Burrell*s staff and
facilities.
The City Health Department has for some time hoped for
the possible time when the Department could establish satellite
units at points within the City. This could be of benefit to
Hurreil and Darrell could be of benefit to it. Such a satellite
program will take time to be put into effect and cannot be done
right uuay. ''
* ' Mhen the City Health Department affiliated math the State,
the service of the regelar City Phy~ician mas lest. After
failure of efforts to find a physician was lost. After failure
of efforts to find a physician who Mould tahe over the of£1ce,
an arrangement was made with a 9romp of three physicians to
handle the office on u rotating basis. These doctors are a
part of a relatively new staff unit at Roanoke MemOrial. The
budget provides and the search continues for a person aha
could assume the office and that phase of the Cltyts health
One particular approach came out of the October 2 meeting.
At the time of the City affiliation, Dr. Fagan sought the
possibility of locating the City Pbysician*s office at Burrell.
For several reasons his efforts failed. This office operates
cow three days a week at the Health Center.
At the October 2 talk, it was proposed that Dr. Fagan end
Dr. F. M. Cluytor further get together on possible arrangements
mbereby the City Physician*s office could be at Burrell the
other two days of the~eek. This has much merit and I would
hope, as does Dr. Fagan, that it can be accomplished. Xt would
effect some redirection of the indigent program toward Hurrell
along with the convenience of the geographical area, It wound
represent additional cost which would be Justifiable to evaluate
both the split operation and the response.
There' may be avenues by which the specific SLH program can
return to make fuller use of Unrreil. This matter will be kept
open for continuing study.
No doubt when Burrell was constructed, its design took into
anticipation an indigent patient occupancy. If it is not to have
a proportionate quota of the indigent patients of thecommunity,
then the hospital was overbuilt for todayts requirements.
Incidentally, Burrell, in the non-indigent category, hasa marked
number of patients from the County and the City of Salem.
Uurrell raises the question, and perhaps it is an obvious
observation, us to why in c~rtain hospitals there is overcrowd-
lng to the extent of pstieatn In the hallways while a hospital,
as Burrell, stands with a completely empty and unused floor.
Burrell asks. the further question as to mhy this is permitted.
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A major key la the effectiveness of hospitals amd their use
is uitk physicians, They determine mumbo individually amd
collectively, as to the course of patients and the medical
the present and future role of Hurrell, to be of sound amd
participation by the physicians or the area,
At the Hurrell Hospital Hoard of Trustees meeiing or July l?,
lg60, four points were discussed as being someuhat the situation
at this time:
1. BuFrell masts to serve the community and beds are
available amd the community should be made snare of
this.
2. There is a need for a fell-time qualified administrator
and every effort should be made to obtain one.
3.House physicians are needed to reopen the emergency
room,
4. There should be explored the possibility of obtaining
administrative help from a sister hospital.
As earlier stated, the SLH or indigent patient situation can-
not be separated from the overall situation. In our meeting on
October 2. ne bracketed the prime considerations at Burrell as
being generally: (1) a need of community amareness; (2) a higher
degree of interest and participation by area physicians; (3)
the provisions of clinics and/or the City Physician's office at
Hurrell; (4) the reopening of the emergency room; and (S) more
productive general pratice routing to Burrell.
We shall continue to study this matter or follom such
course as City Council might request. Time is a vital factor.
I don*t think the City government can answer all the questions.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Pevkinson moved that the report of the City Manager be received and
filed and that he be directed to continue his study of this matter. The motion
wan seconded by Me. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
PAY PLAN-LIFE SAVING CREWS: Council having referred the question of
establishing a forty-hour work week for the Life Saving Crew dispatchers to the
City Manager for the purpose of ascertaining the number of additional dispatchers
required to establish a forty-hour work week and the cost thereof, he submitted
the folloming report recommending that no change be made at this point in the
fiscal year, bat that the matter be considered in the preparation of the 196g-?0
budget3
*Roanoke, Virginia
October 14, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Recently members of Roanoke City Council requested the City
Personnel Roard to study the problem of reclassifying the Life
Saving Crum Dispatchers. Although the Board did not recommend
reclassification Of the personnel, they did recommend that
consideration be given to reducing the marking hours of the
incumbents to a forty=hour week.
The present dispatchers are on a two platoon, 24 hour on,
24 hour off shift, mttha fireman filling in when needed. While
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on duty the dispatcher is responsible for answering omergeooF
telephone lulls lid se)eating the personnel ltd equipment to
dispotch to lover the omergencF, lhile this is tot n dowonding
alike it req.lres constant Itteldllco lid & rood! Iwlrlnlll of
the oroilobillty Of persgonel etd equlpmonto os well os trothing
it the nme of equlpWelt to assure abet the pyoper equipment is
dispatched. This responsibility is componhded by the fact thst
one dlnpotoher performs thin inaction for three separate life
saving crews (Roonohe, IlllinBson Rend nnd Huotoe) end he must
be nwore or the status of personnel nnd equipment rot eoch
crew**
Although the dispatchers" place of duty is the Rosnoke Life
Saving Crew Building ut 375 Bay Avenue, S. #., the dispatchers
Ire assigned to the Roanoke Fire Department. One of the incum-
bents has morhed for the City nor ol.ost 20 years mbile the second
has been in this position for approximately one year. The 1968-69
fiscal year budget for the Fire Department includes the total
cost of their salaries nt $90642.00.
To place these dispatchers on a 4e-hour work week would
necessitate the hiring of additional dispatchers. To provide
24-boar corernge seren days n week on n 40-hour per week basis requires
4.2 persons. With the addition of two new dispatchers a~d con-
tinued assistance from the Fire Department, this 40-hour work
week could be iwpleuented. Should City Council desire to
implement this revised work schedule, predicated upon hiring two
new dispatchers about November 1, 1968. City Council would need
to appropriate un additional $5,732.00 for salaries to the Fire
Department budget account 47, object code 1, Personnel Services.
I would recommend that no change be made at this p6int In a
fiscal year but rather this be for consideration in the prepara-
tion of the 1969-70 budget.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian Y. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager*
Mr. Boswell moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be considered in the preparation of the 1969-70 budget.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler.
Mr. Ltsk offered a substitute motion that the Life Saving Crew dispatcher
be transferred from the Fire Department to the Traffic Engineering and Commuuicatiocl
Division of the Department of Public Marks in the present flsdal year. The motion
foiled for lack of a second.
The original motion offered by Mr. Boswell was then adopted, Mr. Llsk
voting no.
HEALTH DEPARTMENt: Council having been informed by the City Manager that
the State Health Department has declined to participate in the meat inspection
program of the City of Roanoke ned having referred the matter back to the City
Manager for the purpose of reminding the state of its comwitment with regard to the
meat inspection center, be submitted the following report advising that the local
Health Department has tentatively indicated a willingness to provide for the actual
inspection of the meat only; however, be has been unable to obtain on official
answer from the Regional Health Director to date:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 14o 1968
Honorable Bayor and City Council
Roanoke, ¥1rginia
Gentlemen:
On September 30, 1968, I brought to City Council a report
on the problem of meat inspection for the City Market. Council
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referred the matter back to the City Manager with instruction to
remind the State Health Department of their commitment to perform
this moat lnapection function until suck time as further arrange-
meats could be made.
There is apparently some difference of opinion es to how long
the Health Department would continue to perform this function.
Members of th~ Health Department ledicete that their understanding
uns that this responsibility would terminate os July 1, 1966;
beringer, they have indicated n mllllsgsess to assist la this
matter ne a limited basis, that basis being to provide,for the
Fauna, abe, as the Regional Health Director, can provide us mlth
se official answer. However, Doctor ragas is ne a two-week vaca-
tion end this problem needs immediate resolution as the-farmers
wast to slaughter their animals now that cooler meether has
arrived. They telephone the City Manager's office daily'requesting
the status of this problem,
Math City Couocil*s concurrence and assistance me are prepared
to proceed with this function. However, there are still certain
sot a tine consuming factor and the Realth Department wi~l perform
this portion Of the function; however, the preparation of the meat,
such as cooking, grinding, weighing, mrspping, marking, cleanup
and the collection of funds.is time consuming and must b~ observed
from the beginning to end. Tbe Health Department does not feel is
can justify use of · sanitation inspector for this function and
requests that,this be accomplished.by other than Health Department
personnel, quite frankly the City Market has un one they can
assign full time to perform this function.
This m~at inspection phase continues for approximately five
(5) months. Therefore, should City Council desire to proceed with
this meat .inspection function, it Is suggested that consideration
be given to hiring temporary assistance for this position. It is
further suggested that the responsibilities concerned with this
task justifies a grade higher thsn that of a laborer and ue would
recommend that Council establish this position as a Range 10, with
a ~alacj o~ ~32~,per month, for a five-month period. Establishment
of this position mould necessitate the appropriation of ~1,600 to
the*City Market personnel account, 66-1. l,heve no related activity
Three thousand dollars is provided in the City Market budget
only be sufficient to cover rental of the building and incidental
expenses. It could not accommodate the clerical work. This
clerical work, incidentally had been performed by the City through
its Health Departmentbudget and personnel prior to affiliation.
within itself. It can only be considered as a public service.
There are not too many individual producers involved but because
of their butchering and sale schedule, the inspection business
the City sales, by whatever unit measure ss might be applied, the
cost is high.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Jalian F. Htrst
City Manager'
In a discussion Of the matter, the City Manager advised that the Assistat
City Manager is working with the State Department Of Health and the State Deportmeel
Of Agriculture to ascertain if the Ratter can be worked out by January 1, 1969.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the report of the City Manager be received and
filed and that the City Manager be directed to remind the state again Of its
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POLICE DEPART#~NT-FIRK DEFARTMKNT: The City Manager submitted the
following report DO changes in the personnel of the Police Deportment end the Fire
Deportment for the moeth o! September, 1965:
'Roanoke, Virginia
October 14, 1965
Honorable Mayor end City Council
~oaooke, ¥lrglule
Geotieweu:
Police:
R. Martin, employed January 16, 1967 - resigned
September 14, 1960
~Robert W. Asheell, employed September 16, 1965 - resigned
September 10, 1968
'Lllburn E. Barton, employed January 1, 1967 - resigned
5eptewber 13, 1968
'G~ry D. Co~, employed June 1, 1966 - resigned September 24,
1968 .
'Charles B. Tinsiey - employed September 23. 1968'
'Ending September 30, 1960, (15) vacancies within'the Police
Department; however, one vacancy was filled October 1, and a
second applicant is reporting for duty October lO.'
In a recent meeting of the Council a question ~as presented
as tO the City's use of what is known as early military release
for police duty. I find that our personnel department bas already
investigated and made use of the possibility of obtaining service
men for police service who can obtain release from duty 90 days
e~rlfer then normal discharge 1f they employ within police organ-
iza~ions. This process has been fo~lowed as the City has one
man on the payroll, au officer who wes employed on July 24, 1968,
and did receive bis early 9O~day release. At the present time
there are four others in the same category that are under investi-
gation and the City has within the past week examined two additional
men who ar~ presently in the U. S. Army.
Fire:
'The following changes occurred in the Fire Department during
September 1968:
RETIRED
'Lt. Leonard N. E~tts retired September 1~ 1968. He was employed
August 1~ 1947.
E~PLOYED
'~icbard E. Layman - September 1, 1968
'Ronaid J. Atkins - September 1, 1968
'Paul G. Shell - September 16, 1968
*On September 30, 1968, there was one vacancy in the Fire
Department.*
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. BUrst
City Manager"
Mr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perktnaon and unanimously adopted.
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STATE HIGHMAYS: The City Attorney submitted the follouleg report
recommending that Council cccept the cmerd of the c'ouelsoloeers for the acquisition
of Parcel 040 of Route 220 (Franklin Road, S. M.) Project:
*October 14, 1969
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Recent trial of the condemnation proceedings brought to acquire
the sobJect parcel resulted in the Court=appointed comwission*s
award of the total sum of $4,600.00 as compensation and damages
for the aforesaid parcel, · sum $3,005,00 ieexess of the
appraised value of the taking. The lac ..... incthe ....d of the
commissioners over the Cltyts offer was almost entirely in the
realm of damages, the City*s appraisal having indicated nothing
more than nominal damages to the owners" residue property. A
copy of the letter Of the City*s attorney employed for the
purpose of this end other acquisitions, addressed to the City
Manager end setting forth ia detail the factors involved ia the
case, is attached for your information.
Concurring ia the recommendation mode by the aforesaid attorney,
I have prepared and transmit herewith for the Council's con-,
siderntion a resolution which mould provide for acceptance of
the commissioners* report made in the matter; which measure I
recomwend be adopted.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. £incanon
City Attorney*
Mr. Lis~ moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the following Resolution:
(w16354) A RESOLUTION authorizing abe acceptance of a certain award
made by commissioners in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of
Parcel 040 being acquired for the City*s B'. S. Route 220 (Franklin Road, S. R.)
Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. ~2, page 344.)
Mr. Link moved abe adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinsoe and adopted by the foil,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins*n, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Mebber ............... ~ ................. ?.
NAYS: None ........................
STATB HIGHMAYS: Tho City Attorney submitted the following report
recommending that Council accept the award of commissioners for the acquisition
' of Parcel 059 of Route 220 (Franklin Road, S. M.) Project:
*October 14, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Councilt
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Recent trial of the condemnation proceedings brought to acquire
the subject parcel of land resolted in the Court-appointed
commission's award of the total sum of $4,250. as compensation
and damages for the aforesaid parcel, a sum $2,518. in excess Of
the appraised value of the taking. The increase in the award of
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oomuissioners over the Clty*s offer wes ell,at entirely in
the realm of dnwages, the City*s appraisal having lsdioited
nothing more than uowiesi damages to the owners' residue
property. A copy of the letter of the City's attortey employed
for the purpose of this amd other acquisftioes,'sddresaed
the City Mensger and setting forth it detail the factors
involved in the case, is attached for your Information.
Concurring in the recommendation made by the aforesaid
attorney, ! bore prepared and transmit herewith for the Council's
consideration a resolution which uould provide for the acceptsace
of the coBwissioaers* report wade in the matter; which measure
I recommend be adopted.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City ~ttorney"
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the
City Attorney and offered the following ResolutiOn=
(alH3fiS) A RESOLUTION ~uthorixing the acceptance of a certain award
made by commissioners in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of
Parcel 058, being acquired for the Cityts U. S. Route 220 (Franklin Road, 5. M.)
Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 32, page 345.)
Mr. Perkinson %eyed the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................... 7.
NAYS: None-~ ........................
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a written report, transmittie
a report of Andrews, Burhet and Company, Certified Public Accountants, on the
examinatio'u of accounts and financial records of the Roanoke City School Board
for the year ended June 30, 196§, under the direction of his office, expressing
the opinion that the funds of the School B~ard were properly handled and accounted
for.
Hr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Ri. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City inditer aubwitted a written report transmitting
a report of Kennett and £ennett, Certified Public Accountants, on the examination
of the Booker T. Washington Junior High School Activities Fund for the year ended
June 30, lg~§, under the direction of his office, expressing the opinion that the
funds were properly handled and accounted for.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report be received end filed. The motion
was seconded by Ir. Boswell and unanimously adopted,
PENS IO~S: The City Auditor submitted a written repor~ transmitting a
report Of [ennett and [ennett, Certified Public Accountants, on an audit of the
Employees' Retirement System of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 196B..
Mr. Perhlesoe moved that the report be received and filed, The motion
mos seconded by Mr. Mheeler end uosnimously adopted.
RBPORT$~OF COMMITTE~:
CITV GOVERNMENT: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on
twenty-three out*mobiles for vnrioos muoicipsl departments submitted the foil*ming
report recommending.that the respective low bids be eccepted~
'Roan*he, Virginia October 14, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roan*he, Virginia _
Gentlemen:
On Monday, September 30e 1968, bids wore received smd opened
before City Council for the purchase of 23 automobiles. These
bids were divided into 5 categories, by department.
Bids were received from three local firms, uitb the lou bids
being divided between the Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated, and
the Magic City Motor Corporation. Fulton Motor Compenyts bid was
lam for 19 nam police automobiles, I neu water department auto-
mobile and I hem public.assistance department automobile, while
Magic City Motor mas lam bidder for I new set*mobile each for the
fire department and the refuse and disposal department. Four of
the 5 bid items mere within the funds allotted; however, the bid
for the 19 police cars exceeded the funds available, and as
received, the bid for the police cars did cot leave funds for
purchase of the sirens and tlosblflg lights tar the 9 new police
cars. The additional funds required for procurement of the
police cars and installation of this emergeocy equipment is
$2331.72.
Bids received the same day for two-may mobile radio equipment
ran $2958.00 under the appropriations ~lthln the buoget. It is
the recommendation of your committee that City Council, by appro-
priate budget ordinances transfer $900.45 of that excess from
Account 57, Traffic Engineering and Communications, Object Code
55, Other Equipment Replacement, and $1431.27 from the same
account, Object Code 65, Other Equipment, New, to Account 450
Police Department, Object Code 63, Vehicular Eqolpment (additional)
to provide for the purchase of these police vehicles and for equip-
ping them.
It is further recommended that City Council accept the lam
bid of Fulton Motor Company to provide 19 police vehicles at a
cost Of $43,831.72, I water department vehicle at a cost of
$2078.21 and 1 public assistance vehicle at a cost of $1882.13 and
accept the bids of Magic City Motor Corporation for I fire depart-
ment vehicle at $2,234.31 and 1 refuse collection and disposal
automobile at a cost of $2,124.
Respectfolly submitted,
$/ Byron E. Hamer
Byron E, Hamer, Chairman
5/ M. David Ho*per
M. David Ho*per
$/ Boer*rd H. Thompson
Bani*rd B. Thompson"
Mr. Perklnson moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the purchase
of the tWenty-three automobiles:
(~16366) AN ORDXHANCH providing for the porchase of tmenty-tbree
(23) new 1969 model automobiles for use by various departments of
the City, upon certain terms and conditions, accepting certain
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bids Bade to the City for furoishiog tad dellveriog said vehiclesl reJecti.g
certain other bids Bide to the City; iud providiug for on emergency.
(For full text or Ordioutce, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 346.J
Mr. Perklnsou moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The BOttom Bas
seconded by Hr. Trout sod adopted by the folloulog vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosueli, Jones, LOok, Perkinsou, Trout, Rheeler and
Hayor Rebber ..... ,-- .........................
NATS~ None ..........................O.
Mr. Perklosoo then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$900.45 from Other Equipment - Replacemont and $1,431.27 from Other Equipment -
Neu under Section xS?o "Traffic Engineering and Communications,' to Vehicular
Equipment (additiOnal) under Section u45. 'Police Department," of the 196S-69 budge!
in connection uith the total cost of the automobiles:
(~1R367) AN ORDINANCE to tread and reordaJo Section #57, 'Traffic
Engineering and .Communications** and Section #4S, 'Police Department** of the
196S-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 32, page 349.)
Hr. Perktnson moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion Bas
seconded by Mr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perhinson, Trout, ~beeler and
Mayor Robber ..................................
NAYS: None .........................
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The committee appointed to tabulaie bids ~eceived on
one nam fir~ truck, ?SO G.P.M, Pumping Engine, aubmltted the following report
recommending that the iow bid of Oran-Roanoke Corporation in the amount of
$24,857.51 be accepted:
*October IO, 1968
Ronoruble Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On Monday, October 7, IGOR, bids were received and opened at the
meeting of City Council /or the purchase of one new Fire Truck.
Two bids were received for this equipment. The low bid Bas
submitted by ~ren-Roanohe Corporation for furnishing one neb
Oran Model 752 Triple Combination Pumper uith a ~aterous Model
CM-750 Two-stage Centrifugal Pump. The said equipment will be
mounted on an International iodel C0-~190 Truck Chassis, also
to be furnished by Oran-Roanoke Corporation, nod delivered f.o.b.
Roanoke, Virginia for the total net sam of $24,837.51.
There is an appropriation of $21,000 in the current budget for
this equipment. It is recommended by your committee that the
iow bid of Oren-Roinohe Corporation be accepted and that, by
appropriate budget ordinance, a supplemental appropriation in
the sum of $3,637.51 be made to cover the total aaount of the
bid. The equipment will meet all specifications of the City of
Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S/ Byron E. Hamer
Byron E. Haner, Chairman
S~.Sidnev V. Vauohan
Sidney M. Vaughan
S/ Bu~ford B. Thomnson
Boeford B. Thompson'
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Mr. Perkinso· moved 'that ~ouncil concur In the r~commend·tioo or the
committee and offered the foiio~iog'em~rgenoy Ordinance providing' for the purchase
of the fire truck*:'
{m103~ AN ~HDINAN~E providing for the purchase of one (1) neu fire
trnck upon certain terms and conditions; accepting · certain bid made to the City
for furnishing and dell~'ering said vehicle; rejecting a certain other bid made to
the CitT; and providing for a· emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ho, 32, page 340.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seco·dod by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Mebber ....... ~ ........................... 7.
NAYS: None--~
Mr. Perki·so· them offered the following emergency Ordinance approprlatiog
tke additional sum of $3,837.51 in connection mith the t~tal cost of the fire truck~
(niH369) AN ORoINANcE to amend and reordain Section m47, 'Fire Bep~rtcent
of the 196H-69 Appropriation Ordinance, sod providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 350.)
Mr. Perkinsoo moved the a~option of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, ~ones, Link, Perkinsou, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Mebber ..................................
NAYS: None ........................ O.
DEPAHTMENT OF PDBLIC WORKS: Coeneil having referred the question of the
Engineering Division of the Departaent of Public Morks functioning as a separate
administrative operation to a committee composed of Hessrs. James Eo Jones, Chairman
Julian F. Hirst and James N. Eincanon for study, report and recommendation, the
committee submitted the following repoYt recommending that Council authorize both
a Department of Public MorEs and aa Engineering Department effective November '1,
1966~
October 14, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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There mill be brought to the City Council possibly ut
the next meeting ueoessury budget ordinance amendments to
divide the Public Marks account into two separate accounts.
There mill be bras!bt from time to time to the City
Council other ordinances mithin the Code ns may be observed
uhereiu n revision ns to the authority of the Public Works
Director or the City Engineer may be iR order because of
their functioning under separate departments.
iespectfully submitted,
S/ James E, Jones
James E. Jones
S/ J. N, £fncanon
James N. Kincanon
S/ Julian F. Birst
~ulian F. Hlrst*
In a discussion of the matter, Mayor Webber pointed out that mhen the
Department cf Public Marks was created the Engineering Department remained a
separate function; however, it later became a division of the Department of Public
Works, Mayor Mebber voicing the opinion that the city does'not have available
funds to provide'for the separation of the two units.
In reply to a question of Mayor Webber as to how the Director of Public
Worhs feels about the division of the too ont~s, Mr. H. Cletos Bro~les stated
that he does not like the idea and that it will definitely be a unique situation
compared with other cities throughout the nation,
After a further discussion of the matter, other members of Council
citing reasons as to why the two units should be separated, Mr. Jones moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the connittee and offered the following
emergency Ordinance providing for the Departuent of Public Marks as an adminis-
trative department of the City of Roanoke:
(ciB3?O) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Chapter il. Department
of Pobli~ Morks, of Title II. Administration, of The Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, as amended, providing for t~e Department of public Works as an administra-
tir~ department of the City; defining the fonctions which said department is to
administer; providing for the appointment of thc head Of such department and
defining his duties and ~esponsibiltties; providing the date upon which this
ordinance shall became effective; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32,' page 350.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Dosmell, Jones, Lfsk, Perkinsoo, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber .............................
NAYS: None ........................ O.
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance providing
for the Engineering Department as an administrative department of the City of
J
(~16371) AH 0ROINA~CE to aB, sd and r,ordain Chapter 12. Esgiaeering
Oepartmext, of Title Il, Administration, of The Code of the City of Rosnohe, 1956,
aa amended, providing for the hgfaeerfag Department es ee administrative depsrtmenl
of the City, defining the inactions which said de~urtmeet is to administer; provid-
lag for the appointment of the head of such department and defining his duties and
responsibilities; providing the date upon mbich this ordinance shall become
effective; and providing for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance° see Ordinance finch Ho. 32, page 352.)
Br. Jones moved the adoption of the 0rdiansce. The motion mas seconded
by #r. Roswell and adopted by the following v,tel
AYES: Hessrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsh, Perkinsoa, Trout, Wheeler ned Mayor
Webber ......... ' .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .............................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIBS: None.
I~RODUCTIOH AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STATE H1GBMAYS: Council having deferred action on a Resolution establish-
ing · local Highuay Safety Commission providing for the membership thereof and the
meetings of such members, end prescribln9 the duties of such commission, the
Resolution was again before the body.
Hr. Lisk moved that action on the Resolution be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council. The motion nas seconded by Br. Perkinson and unanimous
adopted.
SCROOLS-WATER OEPARTBENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for the relocation of a water line on the site
of the proposed Southwest Junior High School and the extension of mater service to
the site of the proposed Northwest Junior High School, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Lisk offered the following Resolution:
(~18372) A RESOLUTION approving the relocation of an existing 16-inch
water line from the site of the proposed Southwest Junior High School and approving
the extension of another water line to the site of the proposed Northwest Junior
High School.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook Ho. 32, page 354°)
Mr. Lfsk moeed the adoption of the Eesolutlon. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perklnson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: R,saran Roswell, Jones, Llsk. Peekinson, Trout, Wheeler and Bayer
Mebber ..........................................7.
HAYS: Hone ............................O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure amending the contract betmeen the City of Beaned, and
the Town of Salem, no~ the City of Salem, dated October 16, 19S3, dealing with the
treatment of domestic a~d commercial wastes, by adding thereto a 33.aR-acre tract
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of land located most or Virgicic State Route 760, exclusive of property wlthio
~be comp.rate limits or $olem and the 5.36~acre area isolated mitbin the former
Vlrginisn Rollrood right of wof, he presented some; whereupon, Mr. Boswell offered
the foil.ming Resolution:
(810373) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City's ccceptocce from the City
of Salem, for transmission end treatment, acceptable semage and wcstes from a
certoin 33.66 acre area of Ruin.he Count~, consisting of two (2) parcels, upon
certain terms and 'conditions cn~. to the ext~nt provided herein, amending the contr
o! October 16, 1953, between the City of Roanoke end the Town of Salem, now the
of Salem. dealing with the treatment of certain domestic and commercial wastes. (FaF full text Of Resolution, see Resolution Rooh No. 32. page 355.)
Mr. Rosueli moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde
by Hr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Lash, PerkinS.no Trout. Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ...................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
CLAIMS-POLICE O£PARTMENT: Hr. Jones offered the following Resolution
authorizing the City Attorney to represent two members of the Police Department
io certain'civil ~roceedicgs brought against said police officers, upon their
request for such representation:
(x18374) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Attorney to represent two
members of the City's Police Department in certain civil proceedings brought agains
said police officers, upon tho said police officers' request for such representation
(For full text.of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 32. page 3S6.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Boswell end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lick, Perkins~ Trout, Wheeler and M~or
Webber ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
MAYOR-COUNCIL: Mr. I~heeler offered the following emergency Ordinance
providin9 that the Mayor shall be an ex-officio member of each committee appointed
by Council or by the Mayor and. as such member, shall have all the privileges.
including the right to vote. but not the obligation to attend every committee
meeting:
(x16375) A~ ORDINANCE tO amend and reordain Sec. 3. of Chapter 4,
Title II, of the Code of ~he City of'Roanoke, 195~. as amended., relating to certain
powers and duties of the Mnyor; cud providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 357.)
Mr. I~Aeeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs~ Boswell. Jones, Lash. Perkins,n. Trout,'and Wheeler ......6
NAYS: None .............................................................
(Mayor Webber not voting)
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MOTIONS AND MISCRLLANEOBS BBSINESS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having referred ·
comauofcatfo· from Mr. Lee D. Eddy, Chalrmnn of the Boo~d ~f Supervisors o[ Roanobe
County advising that the Board of Supervisors is pleased to offer to the City of
Ronuohe the nme of the Dixie Cavern Landfill site on un interim basis, to n
committee composed of Messrs. John W. Boswell. Chairman, David I. 'Lisk nnd Julian F.
Hiram for its information in connection with itu study of the question of refuse
disposal for the City of Rouuohe, Mr. Bosuell read the following draft of o proposal
by the City of Rounohe in connection with the operation or a sanitary landfill on
Brushy Mountain:
#A PROPOSAL BY THE CITY OF NO·WOKE IN .CONNECTION MITB
THE OPERATION OF SANITARY LA~BFILL ON BRUSHY MOUNTAIN.
The site proposed by the City of Roanobe for · regional
sanitary landfill operation, is located on the south slope of
Brushy Mountain, about one and ooe-half miles northeast of
Hanging Bach and about n mile northwest of Loch Haven. The
area is north of Green Midge and is over two miles west of the
divide for the Carvins CoTe Water shed. Mlth the exception
of one summer cabin, which Is located aboot one-half mile from
the entrance to the proposed disposal site, there is no other
residence Jn any direction for a mile or more. The proposed
site is conveniently located and is readily accessible to n good
network Of major thoroughfares that serve the Bounohe Valley
region. Tests have indicated that there is adequate cover
material iA the area that is suitable for landfill purposes.
The area and volume of the proposed site is such that it would
provide a facility that mould serve the entire Roanobe Valley
region, possibly for ?$ years. This site offers nil recognized
benefits and advantages for a segionnl refuse disposal area.
Attention is Jovlted to a study and report made by the State
Health Department last year, at the request of all of the par-
ticipating agencies of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning
Commission, in which report, the Brushy Mountain site was cited
ns an example location of a good site. Itwo$ also pointed OUt
in the report that 'where suitable land is available within
reasonable haul distance, the sanitary landfill method of
disposal is by far the most economical.'
A sanitary landfill is properly operated Is free of
objectionable odors, rats, rodents, flies, mosquitoes and other
evils, usually associated with an open dump operation. The
City's proposal is based on the good and proper operation of a
sanitary landfill. The entire Boanohe Valley region would
greatly benefit by having a sanitary landfill established on
Brushy Mountain in ·bach nil of the participating agencies
would hare.the right to use.
As a supplementary but ultimately significant aspect, the
Brushy Mountain area offers possibilities for open space and
outdoor recreation developmentin conjunction with the sanitary
landfil~ operation.
?0 the accomplishment of the development of this land!ill,
the City of Roanoke, hereinafter termed city, makes the following
proposals:
I. That the City will designate approximately 280 acres of its
Brushy Mountain Water Department Property for sanitary
landfill purposes.
(Indicated in yellow on the attached mop.)
II. That the City will provide adequate supervision, personnel and
equipment to assure good sanitary landfill operations. To
this end the City will purchase or otherwise acquire the
folloming list of landfill equipment, estimated to hare
purchase value of $201,000:
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I - 25 Ton Steel Wheel Refuse Compactor
I - (D-8 Class) Bulldozer mlth refuse blade
I - lO C. Y. Scraper
I - 2~ C. Y. Froot Rod Loader
2 - Brush Chippers
III. That there will be adhered to or provided the follomlog
operutiGnal procedures and facilities,
The refuse mill be compacted doily and placed Ia
2. The refuse will be covered dally. The depth of cover
between layers shall he ut least six inches of com-
pacted cover material. The top or final layer,.
mall be covered over with ut least two feet of cover
materiel. Areas that bare been brought to grade and
completed, us for as lhodfill operations are concerned,
will be dressed nod seeded. Also, from time to time
tree glnatlng will be accomplished to re-establish
3. ~o burning of refuse is to be allowed.
4. Adequate toilet facilities will be constructed at the
landfill site.
$. .Temporary fencing will be installed around the operating
area of the landfill for the control of any blowing of
refuse during windy weather.
An adequate storage lot and repair shelter will be
provided tn safeguard end maintain the landfill
equipment.
IV, That the City will construct a transfer station inside the
City limits and that the hulk of the City*s refuse would be
transported to the landfill site by means of Aacge enclosed
tractor-trailer units designed for that purpose. This will
materially reduce the number Of vehicles traveling to and
from the sanitary landfill site from the City, and it will
greatly contribute to a more orderly and efficiently operated
V. That the City will construct approximately 1500 feet of two
lane road (24' wide pavement) through a gnp in Green Ridge,
located about 2/3 miles east of Hinchee's store, mhich road
mill connect the access road north of and adjacent to 1-81
with the access road (Virginia Route 1404), north of Hreen
Ridge, which leads easterly to Carvln's Cove. the total
estimated cost for materials, equipment, labor and right of
way is $40o000.00. This connecting road, would eliminate the
need for refuse vehicles going through the residential area
east of Hinchee's store. Upon the procurement of proper
approval'for operations of n landfill, the City mill promptly
initiate action to obtain necessary rightof way for tels road.
VI. Zhe City agrees to worh with the Virginia Department of High-
ways iu the widening and improvement of approximately 0.8
miles of Virginia Route ldO4, to provide for an all weather,
2d* wide paved road, from the new connecting road, referred
to la ¥ above, to a proposed new service rood leading
northerly into the landfill area on Brushy Mountain. The
approximate location of the service road.is nam roughly
graded into the area proposed for initial operation Of the
sanitary landfill. The total estimated cost for the widening
and improvement of Virginia Route 1404 is $40,000.
VlI. That the City agrees to construct on all weather service road
northerly from Virginia 1404 to the proposed initial landfill
site. The estimated cost of this road is $25,000.
VIII. That the City will install drainage pipes, construct ditches,
grade theoperat~ng area or take other necessary measures to
assure that there will be no pollution of the streams as a
result of the sanitary landfill operations. Initial costal
the drainage lines is estimated st $10,000 and would be
included as part of the landfill operational cost.
IX. That the City will install as part of the landfill facilities,
a set of scales to assist in the heaping of accurate records
of the tonage delivered to the landfill site.
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X. Thot the City o~ gouooke does 'and will welcowe lid atrolgiy
urges tho Joint use or the sanitary landfill by other
governueatnl agencies ia tbe'Tegioa, lc: The City or Salem,
the Town or Vicious Roanoke County sad Botetourt County.
The City proposes to operate the facility nad would offer
to eater Into rlrn and binding contracts with the various
governaeatal agencies to handle their refuse OB a 'unit cost'
basis, deternioed and adjusted aonuull7 as of July lot, the
beginning or each fiscal 7ear, based on the acteal cost for
XI. That the City of Roanoke will cooperatively assist lo or work
sanitary landfill.
NAYS: None ........................... 0.'
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PLANNING: Mr. Jones presented I communication from the Division of
State Planning and ConwealW Affairs, advising that it will hold OB informal
work session 'ia the City o! Roanoke at 2 p.m** Thursday, November ?, 196B, in
the Municipal Building, OB the question or delineating a planning district in
Roanoke Yalleyo nod Inviting members of Council, hey employees Of the City
with u genuine interest in planning districts to attend the work sesslo'n.
Mr. Jones pointed out that the Virginia Area Development Ant p~ovides
them once a plan la adapted by n local gorerawent that body cannot construct
public Improvements or acquire land for public use or dispose of public lands,
unless the construction, acquisition or disposition is in harmony with the district
plan and moved that the City Attorney be directed to furnish the members of'
Cooncil with a copy of the Vlrginla Area Development Act as adopted at the 1968
session of the General Assembly before the work session on November 7, 1968. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously a~pted.
AUDITS: Mayor Webber pointed out that there are several vacancies on
the Audit Committee.
Dr. Jones moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure formally establishing the Audit Committee and the membership thereof and
prescribing the duties and responsibilities of said committee. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinso'u and unanimously adopted.
PAY PLAN: Mayor Nebber pointed out that there are several vacancies on ti
Salary Committee for unclassified officials and employees.
Mr. Wheeler offered th~ following Resolution appointing Messrs. James E.
Jones, James O. Trout and Vincent S. Wheeler as members of the committee with
Mayor Roy L. W~bber as ex officio member:
(~18378) A RESOLUTION providing for review of the individual performance
and salary of the Clty*s unclassified officials and personnel as set out in Ordinanc*
No. 18222 of the City Council.
(For full test of Resolution. see Resolution Book NO. 32, page 360.)
Dr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motlo*n was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the followin9 vote:
AYES: Messrso Boswell, Jones. Lash, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Mebber .................................. T.
"NAYS: None ......................... O.
There being no further business, Mayor Mebber declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
~ Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
#onduy, OCtober 21, 196B,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met la regular meeting la the Council
Cbnnber la the Municipal Building, Monday, October 21o 1965, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, mith Mayor Mebber presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. Boswell, Jones E. Jones, David E. Link,
Frank N. Perkiaso.o Jr** Jones O. Trout, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Roy L.
~ebber ......................................._?.
ABSENT: None ....................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Bits*, City Manager. Mr. Janes N.
,Hlacnnont City Attorney, and Mr, J. Robert Tbouas. City Auditor.
Ii, VOCATION: The meeting nas opened with a,prayer by the Reverend David L,
Co/lies, Pastor. First Baptist Church.
HINUTRS: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
September 9, 1960, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of
of Mtn Llsh, seconded by Mr. Janes and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof
was dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS 'UPON PUBLIC HATTERS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
the construction of a park shelter in East Gate Park and the construction of a path
shelter in Jackson Park, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until
,2 p.m,, Monday, October 21, 196B, and to be opened at that hour before Council,
Mayor Rubber 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, theCity Clerk opened and read
,the one bid received from Hodges Lumber Corporation in the amount of $16,025.00
for the East Cate Park shelter, $16,365.O0 for the Jackson Park shelter or a net
amount of $32,140,00 if amarded the contract for both shelters.
Mr. Lfsk moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed
,by the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council, said study to include
whether or not any reductions can be made In the plans and specifications for the
tun park shelters, and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee. The motion nas
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Byron Es Boner, Chairman, B. B. Thompson
and Rex T. Hi*cheil, Jr., as members of the committee.
ZONXNG: Council having continued until 2 p.m., Monday, October 21,
a pn6lic hearing on the request of Prelim and Naldron, Incorporated, that the
northeast 15.4 acres of a 32.467-acretract of land located east of Fairland Road,
N. R., and southwest Of Interstate Route 5~1, Official Tax No. 2471401, be rezoned
from RS-3, Single Family Residential District,,to HO-2, General Residential District
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{o order to ascertain the peroeetage of affected property owners opposing the
request for renoaipg, the matter mas again before the body.
Mr. E. H. Valdroa appeared before Council ia support of the request for
reaoalag, Hr. Nnldron stating that the members of Council bnve had am opportunity
to viem the,property IV question during the past.week and thst he is confident
tiey realize tko Justification for rezoniog the tract of lasd.
Mr. Leon R. Kytchen, Realtor, representing stockholders in the Foirland
Lake area, expressed the opinion that the proposed construction of townhouses os
the above property is the best use that can be made of the tract of land from the
standpoint of the owners, the residents in the area and the city,
Approximately one hundred residents of the Fafrland Lake area appeared
before Council in opposition to the request for reaching with Mr. Rlcbnrd,F. Pence,
Attorney, acting as spokesman, Hr. Pence presenting a supplemental petition signed
by twenty-nine property owners in the area objecting to the proposed rezon~ng.
Mr. Pence reiterated that what the residents in the Fairland Lake area
really object to is the proposed increase in density which in their opinion will
result in an overcrowded neighborhood.
Also speaking in opposition to the request for renaming were Mr.
Joseph C. Crutcbfield and Br. DayJd ¥. Butch.
After a discussion as to the percentage of affected property owners
opposing the request for rezonlng, Mr. Jones moved that the request be denied. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and aunanimously adopted. .
ZONING: Council having continued until 2 p.m~, Monday, October 21, ~96S,
the public ~earing on the request of Mr. A. C. Francis that property located on
the southwest corner of Tenth Street end Watts Avenue, N. W., described os Lots 24
and 25, Block ,20, Rugby Land Corporation, Official Tax Nos. 2130614 and
2130615, from BD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District,
in order that the draft of Ordinance providing,for ~he rezoning might be corrected
in view of the fact that the name of Watts Areuue has been changed tO Syracuse
Avenue, the matter was again before the body.
No one appearing to be heard either for or agaius~ the proposed renewing,
Mr. Boswell moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission that the request for renewing be granted and that the,following 0rdinnnc,
be placed upon its first reading:
(~18379) AN ORDINAnCE.to amend Title XV. Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City,of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 213, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning,
wHEREAS, applicgtion has been made to the Council of the Clty of Roanoke
to have proper~y located on ~he southwest corner of Tenth Street and Syracuse
~venueo N. W. (formerly Watts Avenue, N. W.), described as Lots 24 and 25, Block
20, Rugby L~nd Corporation, Official ~ax Nos. 2130614 and 2130615, renewed f~om RD,
Duplex Residential Distrlct~ to C-R,,General Commercial District; and
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WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the her, inert
described land be reuoeed from RD, Duplex iesidentiel District, to G-2t General
Commercial District; and
HREREAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
aid posted, respectively, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1, Title IV, of The Code of the
City Of Roesoke, 1956, ut amended, relating to Zoning, have been published sad
posted es required end for the time provided by said section; and
MHEREAS, the hearing us provided for in said notice Mss held on the 14th
day of October, 1968; ut 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, st which
hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given on opportunity to be heard,
both for and against the proposed renaming; 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 tbat
Title l¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as
fiend, de relating to Zoning. and Sheet No. 213 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Hap, City
of Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and ua other, viz.:
Property located on the southwest corner of Tenth Street and Syracuse
Avenue, N. W. (formerly Watts Avenue, N. N.), designated on Sheet 213 of the
Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, as Official Tax Nos. 2130614 and 2130615,
be, and is hereby, changed from RD, buplex ReslGeutial ~lstrict, to C-2, General
Commercial District, and that Sheet No. 213 of the aforesaid map be changed in this
respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Trout. Nheeler and
Mayor Nebber ..................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
AIRPORT: Mr~ A. M. Whittaker, Station Managev of Piedmont Airlines at
Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport, appeared before Council und read the following
stateme.nt vequesting that the city complete the enclosing of the concourses at the
airport, provide a remoted cargo area for the complete cargo handling functions,
expand the ticket counter, relocate the concessions, enlarge the restaurant and
expand existing restroom facilities:
*MAYOR WEBBER AND MEMBERS OF ZHE CITY COUNCIL
Piedmont Afrllees has requested to be heardthis afternoon so
that we might present to this council our plea for more and
expanded facilities at Moodruw Airport. My company has been tn
constant discussions mith Mr. Julian Hirst and with Mr. Marshall
Harris, and we have apprized them of oar dire need for several most
important projects needed to conduct un expanded and efficient
operation at Woodrum Airport.
This past July, the covered wslkuays were placed into use, and we
ore most Rrateful to the City of Roanoke for the aid which was
provided In the form of lebby expansion and these covered con-
courses. Ne were aware that available funds at that time Fulled
out the complete enclosing of the concourses when they were
constructed. It is imperative, however, that these areas be
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enclosed if ue are to realize full utlllnatlon~for the use of
the traveling public. The covered ualhwaya La their present
form are of little value during inclement weather, and snow
drifts arc sere to oaese complete loss of utlllnatiox to these
malhunys this cowing ulster,
Piedmoat*s air freight activities at Roanoke have Increased
considerably over the last few years and mill undoubtedly con-
tinue to increase. Not only will. the ever developing Industrial
activities In the Roanoke Ynlle~ affect Jaja situation, but
we mill also be in · much better position to ncc,mm,date larger
volumes of cargo. The implimentatiox of our new 6?3? Jets
give-us mech greater cargo carrying capacities. The existing
terminal bellding area etilized for processing cargo has become
quite inndequnte nnd presents mnnl, many problems. We con-
stuntly have conJestion it the loading dochs sad access roads
sa nell as around the building, mhicb seems to bec,se more*
tangled each and every day. Last lear we handled over $ million
pounds of cargo through an office only 20* x 30* (which inci-
dentally me share with Eastern Airlines), and me are certain to
handle several million sdditlonnl pounds this year. We desire
rem,ted cargo are· for the complete cargo handling functions.
To divorce the mall, freight and express from the terminal
building mill resolve the unsafe parhing of vehicles and ~he constant
mounting Lraffic problems within the terminal area.
The expansion of the ticket counter, relocating o( coecessloes end
enlargement of the restaurant and additional remit,om facilities
should also proceed at the earliest possible date. 'The restroom
situation is mell belond the critical stage, as there has been no
expansion of remit,om facilities since the building mas constructed
in lgSI. On September 24, Piedmont Airlines had a record del at
Woedrum Airport mhen we enplaned nD6 passengers. We nam serve'
citizens of the Roanoke Valley math 47 daily flights, and Piedmont
Airlines is handling approximately 35 thousnnd passengers monthly
through Wocdrum Airport. Our forecast traffic will reach 40
thousand before the end of the'lear.'
Geutlementt'Piedmont Airlines is'constantly striving to afford
the traveling Roanoke area customer with a safe, dependable and
efficient' airline operation. We do not object paling for those
facilities which arc for ,if direct and exclusive use~ge.
#e now are paying to the city in excess of $150,B00 per year for
lan~ing fees, building and hanger rentals and other incidentals.
Ne are spending $300 each day math the local Sevrin Restaurant,
the franchised ,per·tar at Wa,drum Airport, for catering placed
on our airplanes, and the car rental agencies depend on our
effective'customer bundling' /or the bigger part of their revenue.
Ne need your assistance no~ in providing us mith expanded facilities
so me can continue to give our customers and the citizens of Roanoke
the type service they are.~ntltled to and the high standards they
demand.
! thank you for your attention andthe opportunityto appear
before lout and me earnestly request that a course of action be
immediately persued for the early relief of these problems**
Mr. Lisk moved'that the request be referred to the Airport Advisory
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas'secoflde
by Mr. Troot and unanimously adopted.
x~rEGRATXON-CXT¥ GOVERNMENT: Mr. A. ~yron Smith, President of the People
Voters League, appeared before Council and requested permission to discuss problems
and policies in the Sanitation Department in executive session since it involves
names and personalities.
In a discussion of the matter, Rayor Webber pointed out that the members
of Council have received copies of a communication from a Negro employee in the
Sanitation Department charging discrimination and that in his opinion it is an
administrative matter; therefore, unless other complaints are involved he fails to
see the necessity for an executive ~ession.
#r. Smith assured Council that the natte~ involves more then the one
complaint referred to by Mayor Webber.
Mr. Lisk pointed out that Council has been meeting mith representatives
of the Peoplets Voters League iu executive session end that public statements mill
be made niter the executive sessions have been completed.
The matter having been discussed at length, Mr. Link moved that Council
meet mlth Mr. Smith la executive session. The notion nas seconded by Mr. Boswell
and adopted by the foil,ming vote;
AYES; Messrs. Boswell, Lish, Perklasoa end Trout ......................4.
NAYS: Messrs. Jones, Mheeler and Mayor Webber .........................3.
P~TITIONS AND CORBUNICATION$:
RECREATION DEPARTMENT: A cowuueication from Mr. and Mrs. Mllliam T.
Dalton. Jr.. advising that it is difficult for them to keep the dwelling they own
at 024 Janison Avenue, S. E., rented because of conditions at the nearby Southeast
Community Center and requesting that the conditions be corrected, was before
Council.
In this connection the Reverend O. B. Sparks and Miss Jackie Brannagan
appeared before Council and stated that the alleged conditions at the Southeast
Community Center are unfounded.
Mr. Boswell moved that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for
investigation ano report to ~ouncil. .¥he motion mas seconded by Hr. Link and
unanimously adopted.
SIDERALK, CURB AND GUTTER: A communication from the.Roanoke Valley Safer
Council, requesting that funds be appropriated to replace the brick sidewalk on the
east side of First Street, S. M.. between Luck Avenue and Franklin Road, and on
the north side of Franklin Road, S. M., east of First Street, es a matter of public
safety, nas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for the
purpose of presenting a report on the current status of this situation. The
motion wes seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Dr. and Mrs. Maynard H. Lam, requesting
that property located on the north side of Melrose Avenue, N. N., between Thirteentl
Street and Fourteenth Street, described as Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 25, Melrose
Land Company, Official Tax Nos. 2221912, 2221913 and 2221914, be rezoned from
RG-I, General Residential District. to C-I, Office and Institutional District, Mas
before Council.
Mr, Mheeler moved that the request for fez,ming be referred to the City
City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously ~dopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having previously directed Associated
Architects and Engineers of Roanoke to make the outside of the buildings for the
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Bosuohe CivJo Center Auditorium, Bosnohe Civic Ceuter Exhibit Hall cud Roanoke
Civic Center Coliseum ell white to the l&rgesh extent possible, the following
COBBUUiCetl01 from the erchiteits recommending that Council recocslder its B0tl0c
· nd approve · panel color contcinicg u mixture of Awberlite ned Attic Quirt· for
the wain panels, wis before the body:
'October IT, 1968
Mayor Roy L. Nebber
ccd Numbers of Ronaoke Cfty Council
Hunlclpci Bulldlog
Roanoke, Virginia '24011
Gentlemen:
The Associated Architects and Engineers of Ronnoke respectfully
req,est that City Council reconsider it's Resolution concerning
*white' precest concrete panels for the exterior of the Civic
Center. Ne agree m/th Council's feell·g tb·t the main p·aeln
should be i relatively light color; however, it Is our sincere
professional opinion that the panols should not be · *pure white'
aggregate. He agree that pure white panels would be quite
appropriate If the buildings were considerably smaller, and in
n location where they mould not be viewed from · great distance.
He believe that the panel color we ·re recommending, which
coat·ins a mixture of Amberlite nad Attic Quartz aggregate (both
sold by General Stone ~ Materials Corporation), is much =ore
appropriate for this project for the following reasons:
1, There are over 100,000 sq. ft. of exposed aggregate panels
on the exterior of the buildings, and we believe that pure white
panels on an area such as this would be overpowering, particularly
ia view of the amount of paved parking area around the building.
The twomnJor strcctures are about 70 feet high and pure white
panels on buildings as massive as these will present too sharp e
contrast with the surrocsding area, and Nfl! hare a tendency to
make the buildings take on a ~acsoleum* appearance.
2. The original design concept, as indic·ted by the renderings
and model, envisioned white columns and cornices in o~der to
accent these structural elements. Me believe that these accents
will be lost if ali s~rrocndlng panels are pure white.
3. Me hare specified bronze tinted glass Ia order to reduce the
air conditioning load and fnterio~ brightness from the sun. Alma,
the window wall systems are a bronze color, and we believe that
the color of the panels we hare suggested harmonizes better with
the glass and window frames.
4. Ne believe that the night lighting system designed for the
buildings will be much softer and more effective if pure white
panels are not used. It is our opinion that night lighting on
white panels will give these massive structures a ghostly
S, The pure white panels will show dirt and discoloration much
more readily than the panel color we are recommending.
Please be assured that it is our desire to provide Roanoke with
a Civic Center facility second to none, and.we know that City
Council's goal is the same. Me sincerely believe that the
exterior materials ·nd color selections we have suggested will
help ·chieve this result.
Sincerely yours,
ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS ~ ENGINEERS OF ROANOKE
S/ John N. Chappelear
John W. Chappelear, Jr.
Project Director'
Mr. Llsk moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Cooncil in order that the architects might appear before the
body and present · color chart for its consideration. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Perklnson and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Lisk and Perkinson ............................ 3.
NAYS: Messrs. Jones, Trout, Hheeler and Mayor Rubber ................. 4.
Mr. Link theo moved that Council reconsider its former motion end couc~r
ix the panel color containing o mixture of Amherlite and Attic Quurtx for the main
panels us recommended by the architects, The motion was seconded by Mr. PerkJnsou
and lost by the following vote:
AYFq: Eessrs. Link and Perklnson ..................................... 2,
NAYS: Messrs, Bosuell, Jones, Trout, Mheeler and Mayor Rubber ........ $.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGRT-AIRPORT: The City Manager submltted'a uritteu report recommending
that $300.00 be transferred from Operating. Supplies and Materials to Fees for
Professional and Special Services under Section xbS, "Airport," of the 1966-69
budget, to provide fonds for the appraisal of u possible extension of the clear
zone land at Roanoke Municipal (Mo,drum) Alrport.
Mr. Link moved that Council COnCUr in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the foil,ming emergency Ordinance:
(~IB300) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #6S, "Airport,' of
the 1966-6g Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 32, page
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the foil,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, kisk, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................ ?.
NAYS: None ............................ O.
BUDGET-CITY GARAGE: The City Ranager submitted a written report,
recommending that $257.85 be transferred from Operating Supplies and Materiels to
Other Equipment-Replacement under Section X?l, 'Garage." of the 1966-69 Budget, to
provide for the purchase of an air-operated grease gun to lubricate city vehicles.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~18361) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #71, "Garage," of
the 1966-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 364.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Webber ................................
NAYS: None ....................... O.
BUDGET-RECREATiON DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the Southeast Recreation Committee has donated $250.00 for
the purchase of additional materials in connection with the furnishing of eight
lighting for the basketball-court ia Jackson Park and recommended that $250.00
be appropriated to the lg69-Og budget for this purpose.
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Mr. Wheeler moved that Coueoll concur ia tbe.vecommendflloa of the Cit7
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(J18382) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordala Section I?S, "ieornntloa,
Perks and Recreational Areas," of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing fey no ewergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see. Ordinance Book No. 32, page 365.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adeptiBn o! the Ordinance. The motion mis neconde¢
by Mr. Perklason and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinsono Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................ -7.
NAYS: Noee .......................... O.
BUDGET-PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
a written report, recommending that $4,000.00 be transferred from Supplies and
Materials - Construction to Overtime under Section e69, #Kefuse Collection nad
Disposal** of the 19bD-Gg budget, in connection with the hauling of dirt to the
East Gate Landfill b~ employees in the Sanitation Division of the Department of
Public Murks plus the normal requirements of the Division.
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n1~383) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section a69, 'Refuse
Collection and Disposal,* of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 366.)
Mr. Link moved the ndoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Perklnson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Trout, Nheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................
NAYS: None .........................
BUDGET-SEMERS A~D STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending the appropriation of $4,347.00 to cover the cost of Increasing
the electrical service to the digester gallery at the Sewage Treatment Plant by the
Varney Electric Company to accommodate two new sewage digesters and the appropriatio*
of $1,150.00 to cover the cost of tmo gas meters to be installed math a new air
blower, said meters having inadvertently b~en esi%ted fro~ the contract for the
furnishing and delivering of the equipment to be installed by the general coatractol
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating the total SUB
of $5,497.00:
(~10384) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain "Non-Operating Expenses" of
the 196§-69 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 366.)
Mr. Jones moved th~ udopt~ot of the ~rdiuonce. The motion mas. seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the folloulog vote:
AYES: #essrs. Hosuell, Jones, Llsk, Perkiasoa, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Mebber ..................................7.
NAYS: None ....................... 0,
HUDGET-AUDITORIUH-COLISEOM: The City Homager submitted the following
report recommending the appropriation of $ 52o000.00 to cover the-estimated cost
of additional' ro~k removal in the excavation for caisson shafts at the Civic
Center site:
'Roanote, Virginia
October 21, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is a centinuatloe of the matter that bas been before
you at two previous meetings regarding the additional rock
encountered in the excavation for caisson shafts at the Civic
Ceoter site. I attach a copy of a letter of October 9 from
Associated Architects and Engineers of Roanoke detailing the
situation to that date.
It will be noted that to October 90 196H, 43B cubic yards of
rock had been removed being 13B cubic yards over the 300 cubic
yard allowance. This 9Fosses additional cost to the City of
$34,$00.00. Credit due to the City for less caisson lengths and
test hole allowances amounts to $23,177 OF a net to October 9 of
$11,323 additional owed the contractor. This amount is offset
by a credit of an equal amount for hardware.
It utll be noted that the architects estimate an aQditional
210 cubic yards to be removed at an additional cost of
This Js estimated.
Based on the above and to enable the contractor to continue
to proceed With the caisson excavation, it is recommended that
authorization be obthined from the Council by supplemental
appropriation of $~2,000 for the above purpose.
I have conferred with the architects as to the unit price
of rock payment. Oo checking other bids submitted on the
Civic Center, the prices for rook excavation per cubic yard
were $200, $225, $250, $300, $350 and $300. The average of all
rock prices was $280 per cubic yard with Nello Tear Company*s
price of $250 being below average. It is the architects*
opinion that~2SO to $350 per cubic yard is average for the
type of rock being encountered particularly in relation to the
manner~ of excavation involved ia caisson hole work.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. HOrst
Julian F. HOrst
City Manager'
Mr. Llsk moved that Council concorio the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~183§5) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section nHgA, *Capital
Improvement Program,* of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 367.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion oas seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Messrs. Jones, task, Perkinson, Trout, #heeler and Mayor
Vebber ..........................................6.
XAYS; #r~ Roam*Il ..................... 1:
CITY RRPLOYRRS-PAY PLAN: The City Menager submitted the following report
Da as analysis of the seuiority status of city employees for 1968 as comp*red with
1967:
*Roanoke, Virginia
October 21, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Mr. Fergusoa, Personnel Director, has Just completed for me
an analysis of the seniority status of City employees comparing
196T with 1960.
The count nas made as of approximately September I of each
year. Me made it in order to determine the distribution of our
personnel within the various steps within the Pay Plan and then
to compare to see if there nas any marked differential as to
step status at the same date a 7ear ago.
1960 1967
Step I 163 Employees 165 Employees
Step 2 146Employees 177 Employees
Step 3 IlO Employees 102 Employees
Step 4 129 Employees 129 Employees
Step 5 133 Employees 163 Employees
Step 6 581 Employees 511 Employees
Total
1,261 Employees 1,247 Employees
#e find not too much difference with the top or step six
holding the largest number of employees for a single step.
Median point for 1968 of all employees, based on the above
analysis, is step S.63. Median point for 1967 on the above figures
is step 5.31. The higher the median point, the longer the average
length of service and in turn the better the stability.
It is estimated that based On a single current 12-months
period at 90 to 95 percent of the employee turnover is being
registered in steps I and 2, with steps 3 through 6 sharing the
remaining IS percent on probably an equal basis in distribution
through the steps.
This Is submitted for your lnformatioa.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Reneger*
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted,
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report advising that
the preliminary sketches of the expansion Of the east side Of the terminal at
Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport have been completed and suggesting that
consideration be given to this project as well as other improvements at the airport
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 21, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Your architects. Eubank, Caldwell, Dobbins, Sherertz and
Franklin of Roanoke, have completed the preliminary sketches
of the expansion of the east aide of the airport terminal.
I think it would be advisable for the City Council to meet
informally with them to review the drawings, There are some
major questions to be resolved. The design prepared is
estimated to cast aemewkat Ia excess et the ~130,000 now
available in the bond program funds. It will be recalled a
portion of the original bond funds mere applied to the welt
building extension which uae not anticipated ia the Eond Issue
planning leaving the $130,000 balance.
The needs at the terminal are for additional ticket salem
area for the airlinea, additional toilet facllitiest more space
for the several commercial activities and more and lpproved
restaurant and kitchen area, This work, if taken into account,
reunite In the current architects estimate of cost,
Air traffic is increasing considerably, particularly In
larger planes and high voluue passenger occupancy, and we are
here victims of what is apparent at practically every other
major terminal la the country where building expansions are in
progress.
There are a couple of financing possibilities we should like
to discuss mith the Council.
The terminal expansion leads to a revision of the roadmay
and in turn the vehicle parking area. A plan has been developed
by the architect with study by the Airport Manager, City Engineer
and others as to a major revision of the public and private park-
ing areas. This includes the roadway betmeen the terminal and
parking area and a rental CaF area. This is badly needed and
could improve parking, access and efficiency. This would not have
to be handled under the terminal expansion contract but there are
no funds curreotly available.
The whole airport future development has been under study
for several months. Re would lihe to discuss this math Council
and could do so, if you wish at your next meeting.
Elements involved are the location of a general aviation
service area, space for additionnl hangars, a nam general aviation
runway,.the neeo for building space for air freight, space for
food catering service, projections of any future terminal location,
possible runway extensions in addition to those already anticipated
in the bond program and land requirements.
Re are prepared to go over this math you at your convenience.
Some of the elements are essential as qnickiy as possible, others
are long range projections.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian ¥. Hirst
Julian F. 8irst
City,Manager*
Mr. Trout moved that the report of the City Manager be referred to the
Airport Advisory Commission for study and report to Council. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
RaNICXPAL EUILDXNG: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that he be permitted to confer with Hayes, Seay, Mattern and
Mattcra, Architects and Engineers, With regard to preliminary planning for improve-
ments to thc present municipal building upon completion of the new Municipal
Bnilding annex:
'Roanoke, Virginia
October 21, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The municipal building project under the bond issue of
1967 was considered to be in ama parts. The first part mas the
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new annex which is under construction and tho second part had
to do mlth some renovation and adjustment of offices with. In
the present building to accommodate the activities that mould
remain ia this building after the annex Is occupied. It is my
understanding'that ia the City Council negotlatioas with Hayes,
aeeye Hattera end #atteva that it was Indicated that that firm
mould do the studies on tko present building.
· It is believed that it would be'helpful If preliminary work
could be started on planning what might be the arrangements
within tho present bulldlap. Wa need some ideas as to what me
may be able to do for several reasons and I think that if me
could go ahead with this planning of the present building that
the information that would be available within severnl months
would aid us in our future planning and work.
It would be recommended that me be permitted to confer with
Hayes, Seay, #sttern and Mattern as to their proceeding with
the studies on the present municipal building.
aespectfull! submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Hanager~
MF. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
PARKS A~D PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager subnitied the following report
recommending that he be authorized to proceed mith the removal of an existing
building in Elm*and park known as the Senior Citizens Center mithout matting
on the improvement project for the remainder of Rim*cod Park:
'Hoanoke,¥irglnla
October 21, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
From time to time the subject of the old house on the hill
in the center of Elmmood park has come up for consideration as
to its possible removal. My best recollection is that there has
never been any definite decision on this and it is currently
somemhat pending possible action on the improvement project for
the remainder of the park. This project, insofar as federal
funds are concerned, is uncertain because of additional criteria
that HUD has established in the Urban Beautification Program.
These criteria make it more difficult for Elmuood Park to be
considered as eligible for future Urban Beautification Programs
with federalparticipation. However, the Department of Planning
is continuing to mark on this in the hope that acme opportunity
mill present itself.
lo the meanwhile the old house is no longer used and the
mJndoms have been boarded up. I am of the opinion that its
appearance is not agreeable mith the remainder of the park and
some of the surrounding developments. As it is serving no
particular purpose, I mould like the permission of the Council
to remove this house when me mould have the opportunity. It
perhaps would be done later in the minter months when labor 1s
available from other projects. Wlth its removal, the top of
the hill mith minor mark could be made more attractive and more
open which Is conducive to park use.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager*
Mr, Tro~t moved thct Council concn~ ll:the~recommendetion of the City
Manager smd that the matter bo referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure, The motion Mss seconded by Mr. Perhtnsoe nnd unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted n written report trncsmittiag a
report on the operation of Rossoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport for th~ month of
September, If60, as compared uith the month of September, 1967.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be referred to the Airport Advisory
Commission for its informntion~ The motion nas seconded by Mr. Lish smd unanimously
adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a uritten report, advising
that Hr. Alvin L. Poff has requested city water service to his property at 409
Eugene Drive, described as Lots 3 and 4, Rldgeuaod ParR, in RoanaRe County, and
recommending that the request be granted since the city has a sixteen-inch mater
main in Eugene Drive with. sufficient pressure and volume to give good service.
Council being of the opinion that its policy that no connection of new
or additional water distribution systems or water maims outside the corporate
limits to the public distribution system or Mater mains of the City of Roanoke
shall be permitted except upon approval of Council should be repealed, Mr. BosMell
moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure repealing
the policy and thatthe requests of Mr. Poff be referred back to the City Manager
for hnnoli.n9 administratively. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perklnson and
unanimously adapted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted n written report, advising
that Mr. Maynard A. Staples has requested city water service to property at 603
Gladies Street, N. M., described as Lot 10, Block 1, Moomaw Heights, ia Roonohe
County, and recommending that the request be granted since the city has a six-inch
water main mith sufficient pressure and volume mhich se'trices Cla~lesStreet, N. M.
Mr. Bosuell moved that the request be referred back to' the City Manager
for handling administratively. The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and
unanimously adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Coancil baring referred to the City
Manager for study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. Leonard F. AmElia
that a dwelling located at 606 Second Street, S. W,, be permitted to encroach off
an alley as long as the building exists, the City Manager submitted the follomlng
report recommending that the request be granted:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 21, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
On October 7, 1968, Mr. Leonard F. Angliu appeared before
City Council In regard to an encroachment by a house at 906
Second Street, S. M., on a public alley. The full length of
the encroachment is 34.2 feet, being divided into approximately
15 feet of encroachment of 0.1 feet and 14.2 feet.
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This b0eae in quite eld~ probables50 ~ears or more, mud t~e
encroachment has existed all this time, The tun bay windows.are
on the second floor and high enough not to be au obstruction.
The alley is only open to the extent or the lot la question end
Is used very little.
It is our opinion thst there uould be no objection to allow-
ing the eacroachuent to remain, provided it is libeled to the
life of the*existing house. It is recommended that the Coaccil
toke such action os uould be appropriate to so permit,
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F, Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Llsk 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. Perhiuson and unanimously adopted.
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted the following report on the
status of street lights on Red Fox Drive, N. ¥., and the Intersections of the
off-ramps of Interstate 501 at Orange Avenue:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 21, 196H
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
At the City Council meeting on October 7, 1968, members of
Council requested that the City Manager ascertain the status of
the street lights previously approved for Red Fox Drive, N. N.,
and the lighting for the intersections Of the Off-ramps from
Interstate 5~] at Orange Avenue.
I have been informed that the street light on Red Fox Drive
has been installed.
Math reference to the street lights to be installed at the
intersections of the off-ramps of 581 at Orange Avenue, the
letter of approval received from the State Department of Hlghmays
indicated that at such time as we were prepared to proceed math
this mark the office of the local resident engineer uae to be
notified prior to proceeding. Appalachian Power Company Informs
us that they are preparing to notify the resident engineer that
they Bill proceed with this work not later than December 1,
1960.
Should members of Council desire any additional information
with respect to these street lights, me shall try to provide it.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julinn F. Hirer
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Manager to prepare a
list of the schools throughout the city needing school crossing guards, school
crossing flashers and/or school crossing flags, he submitted the following report:
#Roanoke, Virginia
October 21, 1960
Honorable Mayor aid City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your last meeting you asked for a report on October 21
of the request the City has within its records for school crossing
guards. ! mould advise that those that are c~nsldered pending
requests rrB. citizen groaps,.P.T.A**a and other organizations
are as foiloms; These ore listed geogrlphloully starting math
northeast and moving around the City clockmlse:
1. Glluer Eleaeutary School - lulls Avenue
2. Belmont School - Bth Street and Eullltt Avenue and Otb
Street and Jumluon Avenue
3. Eoraiugslde School - 9th Street and Buena Vista and 9th
Street and ~oodrom, $. E.
4. Flshbura School - Colonial Avenue and Overland Drive
5. Musena School - Eraahleton Avenue and Brandon Avenue, S. M.
6. ~randln Court School - Brnnbleton Avenue and Spring Road,
?. Lest End School - loth Street and Patterson Avenue
B, Hurt park School - 16th Street and Salem Avenue, S. V.
9. London School - loth Street and Loudon Avenue, N. M.
)0. Booker T. Musbington Junior High School - Orange Avenue and
Peach Rood
11. Lincoln Terrace - Orange Avenue and Peach Rood, N. W.
12. Harrison School - Sth Street and flarrlson Avenue, N. M.
In the current 1968-69 fiscal and school year, school guards
were established et the following four locations:
1. 'Belmont School - Jomlson Avenue, S. E.
2. Lincoln Terrace School - Liberty Road and Burrell Street,
3, Round Hill School - loth Street, N. ~.
4. Raleigh Court School - Grandam Road at Avenel Avenue, S. H.
Additionally, I am enclosing a report prepared bl our Traffic
Engineering Division in Cooperation with the Police Department of
the various schools within the City and the crossing locations
and regulatory and warning devices used at these crossings.
Further there is attached a copy of an analysis of six locations
that are listed in my above listing which are analyzed in detail
as we hare received requests for these since the start of this
school year or have received a reemphosis of original requests
on these. The detail on these particular' locations is not
intended to minimize the other locations in my listing above but
just to indicate the nature of the breakdown study that is made
of crossing reqoests.'
Me will be glad to provide any additional Information that
the Council might wish.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F, Birst
City Manager*
In this connection, Mrs. Lois S. Moran, Legislative Chairman of the
.Horningside Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association, appeared before Council
and reiterated that her organization is not only interested in school crossing
guards for Ninth Street, so E., but for other schools throughout the city.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Boswell offered the following
emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,4OO. OO for the employment of four additional
school crossing guards nad $1,O00.00 for uniform allomance:
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(elB306)..AH ORDINAHCE to amend end reor~nia Seciioo s45, "Police
Department? of the 1960-69 Appropriation O~ioonce,'nnd pT'Tiding for nn emergonc:
(For full text Or Ordinance, Lee Ordinance Book Ho. 32, page 367.)
Mr. OoswelI moved the adoption of the Ordlncnce. The motion mac aec,nde,
by Mr. Link and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Ooswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Trout, Mbeeler nad
Mayor Mebber ................ ~ ................. T.
HAYS; Hone ..........................O,
Mr. Lisk then moved that the City Manager be directed to proceed with
installing school crossing flags in the vicinity of Hurt Park School and London
School and school crossing flashers in the vicinity of Mornlngside School and
Belmont School and to advise Council as to the cost thereof et its next regular
meeting. The notion was seconded by Mr. Perklnson and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AHD PLAYGROGH~eGARHAGE R£MOYAL: The City Attorney submitted the
following report advising that there has been filed with appropriate officials
of Roanoke County an application on behalf of the City of Roanoke for Issuance
of a conditional special use permit for use of a portion of the Carvins Cove
Reservoir lands for purposes of a sanitary landfill:
"October 17, lgbO
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that, as authorized and directed by the above-
n.nbered resolution, there was filed mith appropriate officials
of Roanoke County on October 16, 19600 application on behalf of
the City of Roanoke for issuance of a conditional special use
permit under said Countyts Zoning Ordinance. in accordance with
certain provisions of said County's Zoning Ordinance. for the
City's establishment and use of a 200-acre portion of its Carvins
Cove Reservoir lands for purposes of a sanitary landfill.
Mr. Paul 0. Matthews. County Exec,tive Officer and adminis-
trator of its zoning regulations, bas advised no that the
application will be promptly referred to the Roanoke County
S/ J. N. Kincanon
#October lie 1968
Er. P&ll B. #attheus,
Executive Officer
Rosooke County
Salem, Virginin
Dear PsnI~
Pursuant to th~ contrnct of September 20, 1954, providing
for the trentmest of commercial ond domestic mnstes by the Cit7
of Ronnohe for the Coont7 of Roanoke nnd mith specific reference
to Pnragrnph IVAn I hsve recomputed the rate per allison gnlloss
of semage to be charged the County of Rosnohe beginning October
16t 1960e nnd to run for five lears.
The computation mnde on the cost of treating sewage ct the
eity*s Sewage Treatment. Plont beginning 0ctobeF 1, 1q65, and
ending September So, 1960, is ss follows:
YEAR OPERATION COST
October, 1963 - Jane, 1964
1964 - 65
1965 - 66
1966 - 67
1967 ~ 60
JulI - September. 1968
Total
Cost PMG
Rste PMG
MILLION'GALLONS
TREATED
$106,944.63 4,116,35
162,T9T.gS 5,974.31
186,313.03 5,703.64
195,812.17 6,825.9
225,640.96 6,863.4
59.921.09 1,693,06
$939,430.83 31,176.86
30.13
6.02
36.15
You will note that there is an increase from $35.10 per
million gallons to $36.15. The city*s records indicate that
there bas been no occasion when the input into the plant or into
the cityts intercepted lines from the County has exceeded the
maximums of 400 parts per million of average BOD or 600 parts
per million of average suspended solids which would result in a
penalty under the contract during the five-year period.
The fiRures upon which the computation bas been made are
taken from the books and records of the city uhlch, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, are correct; however, should you
have any question in your mind concerning them I shall be happy
to Ro over them in detail with you or your designated represent-
ative. You know, Of course, that Paragraph IVE Of the contract
provides for arbitration should Me not agree on the flew rate.
The recomputation does not apply to the areas recently
added to the contract at a stipulated flat rate.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
S! J. Robert Thomas
City Auditor*
Mr. Perkinson moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
SRNERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Auditor submitted the following copy
of his communication to Mr. William J. Paxton, Jr., City Manager of Salem,
recomputJng the rate per million gallons of sewage to be charged the City of Salem
beginning October 16, 1968, under the provisions of the contract between the City
of Roanoke and the Town of Salem, now the City of Salem, dated October 16, 1953,
dealing with the treatment of commercial and domestic wastes:
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. . #October 11, 1968
Mr, William J, Poxtoa, Jr.,
City #aaager
Salem, ¥irgieia
Deer Dill:
Pursuant to the contract of October 16, 1953, providing for
the trestme~t of commercial tad domestic wastes by the City of
Roanoke for the City of Salem and mith specific reference to
Paragraph Ilia I have recooputed the rate per million gallons of
sa~e to he charged to the City of Salem beginning October 16,
1966, and to run for five years.
The coopotation nude on the cost or treating senate eb the
city's Sewage Treatment Plant beginning October 1, 1963, and
ending September 30, 1966, is us follows:
yRA~ ~PRRATION COST MILLION GALLONS
TREATED
0ctober~ 1963 - June, 1964 $i06,944.03 4,116.35
1964 - 65 162,797.95 5,9T4.31
1965 - 66 166,313.03 5,703.64
1966 - 67 195,612.17 6,825.9
1967 - 68 225,640,96 6,063.4
July - ~ptembeF, 1960 . .59.q21.09 1.693.06
Total $939,430.83 31,176,86
Cost PHG 30,13
20~ 6.02
Rote PHG 36o15
You will note that' there is an increase from $35.10 per
million gallons to $36.15. TAn city's records ffldfcate that
there has been no occasion when the input into the plant or the
city*s intercepted lines from the city has exceeded the maximums
of 400 parts per million of average BOD or 600 parts per million
of average suspended solids which mould result in a penalty under
the contract during the five-year period.
The figures upon which the computation has been made ere
taken from the books and records of the city and, to the best of
my knouledge and belief, are correct; honeyed, should yon hare
any question in your mind concerning them I shall be happy to
go over them In detail with you or your representative. You
know, of course, that Paragraph IIIF of the contract provides for
arbitration should ue not agree on the new rate.
The rate for those areas in which 50~ overcharge applies is
$54.22 1/2 PHG.
With kindest personal regards, I am
S/ J. Robert Thomas
City Auditor"
~r. Perkinson moved that the communication be received and filed. The
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a written report, traosmittin~
a report of the examination of the JamesBrecklnrtdge Junior High School Activities
Fund for 'the year ended June 30,' 196~, made by Kennett and Kennett, Certified Public
Accountants, under 'the direction of the Office of the City Auditor, stating that
it presents fairly the financial condition of the fund ~t the end of the audit
pelted.
~r. Bosnell moved that the report be received nod filed, The motion was
seconded by Hr. Perkiuson and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: Th~ City Aeditor oebmitted 'mrittea repor~ traosmittia9
reports of the examination of the #oreingoid~, Nest End, Virginia Heights, Nas,aa
end Washington Heights Elementary Schools Activities Fund for the year ended June 3C
1960, mide by Anderson end Reed, Certified Public Accountants, under the direction
of the Office of the City Auditor, stating that they present fairly the financial
co~dition of the activities fund of the respective schools at the end of the audit
period.
Hr. Dosmell moved that the reports be received and flied. The motion nas
seconded by Hr. Perhlnsoe and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Messrs. Harry Craighead and Roy
Cooke Jr., that property located on the south side of Orange Avenue, N. M., he,mean
Sixteenth Street and Seventeenth Street, described as the southern part of Lots
I end 20 Lots 3e 4, S and 6, Hlock S2, melrose L3nd Company, Official Tax ~os.
2221616, 22216~3, 2221604, 2221605 and 2221606, be Fezoned from C-I, Office and
Institutional District. to C-2, General Commercial District, the City Planning
Commission submitted n written report recommending that the request for rezoning
be dealed.
In this connection, a commantcation from Mr. John D. Cop,ahoy,r, Attorney,
represent'lng the petitioners, adrising that his clients desire a public hearing
On the matter, ~as before Council.
Mr. Trout moved that a public hearing on the request for rezoning be held
at 2 p.m., monday, November 16, 1968, The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and
nnanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council b~ving referre~ to the City Planning Commission for
study, repo~t and recommendation th~ request of Mr. H. J.. Berostein that property
located on the south side of Thurston Avenue, N. E., described as Lots 35 and 36,
Block Be Nllllamson Groves, Official Tax No. ~07025~, and the mest portion of Lots
7 - 12, lflclusiree Bloc~ fl, Wllllamson Groves, Official Tax ~o. 3070240,* be rezooed
from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the City
Planning Commission submitted a nritten report recommending that the request for
rezoning be granted.
Mr. Eheeler move~ that a public hearing on the request for rezoning be
held at 2 p.m., Monday, November 16, 1966. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Lisk
and unantmoasly adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning
Commission for-study, report and recommendation the request of Old Doainion Motor
~orpora~to~ of Roanoke that a twelve-foot alley running parallel to Eleventh Street
N. E., between McDowell Avenue and Gregory Avenue, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending that
the request be granted.
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Ia this connection, Nfo James E. Beohholtn, Attorney, representing 0Id
Dominion Motor Corporotioa of Roanoke, appeared before Council sad requested that
uctIoi nj the'qaestZoe of ~oldia~ a ~ablie hearing be deferred entil the next
regular meeting of the body.
Mr. Wheele~ moved that Council concur la 'the requezt of Mr. flockboltz and
that actlO~ on the matter be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council.
The motion uas seconded by Mr. Trout sad unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report end recommendation the question of more adequately notifying adJ0inia
property owners of requests for rezoning, the City Planning Commission submitted
the following report recommending that Section 67 of the Zoning Ordinance be uaende
to provide that a list o! property owners adjacent to the proposed zoning district
boundar~ stating the omaer's name and address shall accompany each petitl'on for
rezonlng:
' '0ctohe~ 17', 1960
The ~onorable Roy L. Webber, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke° Virginia
Centlemen:
At Its regular meeting of October 16, 1960, the City Plan-
ning Commission considered the above cited section of the City
zoning ordinance with regard to modifying this section in a
manner which would facilitate the nail notification Of property
owners adjoining a parcel of land for which a rezoning request
was received. Ia order to permit such mail notification within
the personoel limitations of the Planning Department the Plan-
ning Commission recommends that the first paragraph of Section
67. of the Zoning Ordinance be changed to read; with the only
change being the addition of the last sentence.
S~c, 67t A.mendments
Wherever public necessity, cocvenlence, gen'erel wel*fare,
or good zoning practice require, City Council may amend,
supplement, or change this ordinance, including the
schedule of distrlct regulations and the official zoning
map. Any sacb amendment may be Initiated by resolution
of City Council, by motion of the Planning Commission,
or by petition of any property owner addressed to City
Council. Such petition shall be fn writing, and shall
he accompanied by payment of fees and changes established.
In addition, a list of property owners adjacent to the
and address shall accompan! each petition.
Motion was made, duly seconded and unanimously approved
recommending to City Council that this amendment be adopted.
Sincerely,
S/ William C. Kuthy
David Dick
Chairman*
Mr. Jones mated that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure providing for a public hearing on the proposed amendment at 2 p.m., Monday,
~ovember lO, 1966. The mo*faa was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
FIRE PREVENTION: The committee appointed to work with the City Manager
and the City Attorney in the preparation of the proper measure adopting the 1965
edition of the Fire Prevention Code of the Aeericnn Insurance Association, successor
to the Hotional Hoard of Fire Underwriters, submitted the following report trans-
mitting o draft o! an emergency Ordinance with the recommendation that said Ordinanc
be adopted:
#October 11. 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council
Honnoke. Yfrgl~fe
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of August 12, 196H, leu appointed the undersigned
to a committee, formed for the purpose or studying and recommend-
ing necessary revisions and amendments of existing regulations
respecting fire prevention nad safety iron fire and explosion.
Your Committee has recently wet with Chief S. K. Yaughaa and
Mro Clayton D. Sink of the City Fire Department and has considered
various innovations in fire prevention standards which have been
developed since the City adopted the 1960 edition or the Fire
Prevention Code promulgated by the National Board of Fire
Underwriters, in June of 1964.
In order that thecitizens of our City enjoy and be benefitted
and protected b! higher standards in the field of fire prevention
than are now set by existing regulations, it Is the recommendation
of your Committee that Article IV, of Chapter 2, of Title XIV, of
the City Code, be amended by the immediate adoption, with certain
exceptions hereinafter noted, of the 1965 edition of the printed
Fire Prevention Code promulgated end recommended bF the American
Insurance Association, successor to the National Board of Fire
Hnderwriters. Including the October, 1966, amendments thereto.
A form of emergency ordinance has been prepared and is transmitted
with this report which would affect this recommendation.
#bile this ordinance is rather lengthy, it preserves, in the
main, mdst of the amendments of the 1960 edition Of said Code
presently in force in the City. Substantial change~, as
'reflected in certain proposed amendments, in the proposed Code
nay be summarized as follows:
(1) Amendment No. 3. of Section 1,4, wou~d provide for the
issuance of search warrants to Fire Prevention Bureau inspectors
when permission to inspect has been.refused.
(2) Amendment No. 4, of Section 1.6,.would provide in cases~
of abatement of hazardous conditions, when the owner of the
property involved is not known or has refused to remedy such
condition, for the correction of ~uch condition at City
expense, and, further, for the placing of a lien against the
property so corrected.
(3) Amendment No. 6. of Section 1.12,'would change the dis-
tinction between a private dwelling and a rooming house by
reducing the number of guests from ten to six in dwellings
classified.as rooming houses.
(4) Amendment No. 7. of Section 11.1, would require the
constant maintenance of exit facilities.
(S) Amendment No. 10, of Section 13.2, would provide that
model rockets and their components ~ould be excluded from
the definition of fireworks when utilized for educational
purposes and kept and used under adult supervision, and
would further provide that model rocketry within the City
of Roanoke would be governed by the requirements of Standard
No. 4IL of the National Fire Protection Association, copies
of which Standnr~ No. 4IL are tFnosmitted with this report.
(6) Amendment No. 11, of Section 14.3, would require that
£lre~extlnguisbfng equipment be periodically tested and
certified and that evidence of such certification of effect-
iveness be prominently dfsplaFed.
(7) Amendment No. 12, of Section 14.7. would require sprinkler
systems in all new buildings, OF additions to existing buildings,
defined as High-Rise Buildings.
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mat*ri*Is, in oddltlo, to fireuorks, uhl~h may be Ill*gall7
or d··g·rousl7 offered for sol~ or stOred.
(9) Amendme·t No. 21, of Section 20.19, uould ·uthorize u·der
certoi· co·ditlo·s* abe Chief er the Bureau of Fire Preve·tio·
to cause hulldi·gs contel·lng, l· the *pi·lo· of surd Chief,
· pot~·tl·lly dagger,us co·dial.no ko be vacated ·nd placarded.
By the ad*priam by reference of the 1965 edition of American
Inaur··¢e Aaa*cf·ti*uts Fire Prevention Code, including the
set out in the ·tracked ordinance, it is the sense of this
Committee that the City*s program of fire prevention, uhlch
is the beat method of fire fighting, could be substantially
strengthened.
Respectfully submitted,
CONHiTTEE
S/ John M. Ho·ual!
John N. Boauell, Ch·irman
$! Hv #.
H. N. Cottrell
S/ Ge.roe W. Harris. Jr.
Ceorge I. Harris, Jr.
S! Alvin B. Fink
Alvin B. Fink
S! R~b~rt ET U~llen. Jr.
~ro Ho·sell moved that Con~¢il COnCUr i~ the reccm=eadStion of the
slate* and offered the fellahin9 emergency Ordinance:
i=I~3B~) AN Ot/DINA~CB to amend and re*roman Artiole I¥~ =Flre Fret*atlas
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1~56; ad*pain9 by reference the 1q65 edition and tko
revisioas through October, 1966, of that certai~ Fire Prerontion Code promulgated
modified or amended, as provided herein, nod prescribin~ regulations for the
safeguardio9 to a reasonable degree of life and property from hazards of fire and
occupancy of buildings or pre*ia.s; pr*rOdin9 for the aerorability of the provisions
of this ordinance; pr*radio9 for tho effective date of this ordinance; nod prcvtdin~
for on emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, pa~o 366.)
~r. Bas.ell saved the adoption of the Ordinaoce. ~he motion ~as seconded
by Ur. ~root and adopted by the follo~l~9 vote:
AYES: ~oaar$. Has·ell, Jones, LOok, Perkins*n, ~rout, ~keeler and
Bayer ~ebber ..............................
NA¥$: Naa* .........................O.
6AHHACE BEUOYAL: ~he oom=ittee appel*ted to tabulate bids received on
one rnfu~e oospaction ·*it, 20 cubic yards, complete eith cab nod chassis nod front
loader assembly, sobmitted the foil*sin0 report recoame~din9 that the 1o~ bid of
The ~idy Corporstion in the amount of $16,753.53 be accepted:
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'Roanoke, Virginia October 21, 1968
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
On Monday, October 7, 1960, bids mere received and opened
before City Council for one refuse compaction unit, 20 cubic
yards, complete with cab and chassis end front loader assembly.
Two bids mere received, one f~om Tidy Corporutioo and one from
Gory Hall MaChinery Company, Incorporated. The bid of Tidy
Corporation in the amount of $16,753.53 for the provision of an
E-Z Pack, Model ~'L-45-2b mas low. Both of the bids as received
comply with the pr*risk*as of the sp~cifications.
It is the recommendation of your committee that City Council
accept the low bid of Tidy Corporat'lon in the auount of $16o753.S3.
This bid is well within the funds provided rot this piece of
equipment in the 1968-69 budget.
Respectfully submitted,
S) Byroo E. Hamer
Byron E, Hamer. Chairman
S/ B. Cletus Broyles
B. Cletus Broyles
S/ Milton E. Showalter
Wilton E. Shoualtern
Mr. Llsk moved that Council concu~ in th~ recommendation of the committee
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(zIB380) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of one (1) new refuse
compaction unit upon certain terms and conditions; accepting a certain bid made
to the City for furnishin9 and delivering sai~ equipment; rejecting another bid
made to'the City; and pr*riding for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 360.)
Mr. Llsk moved the adoptlon of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, PerkJnson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ...................................?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORD INANCES'AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. IB357, re~oning property located on the northwest
corner of Carvin Street and Vinton (Mill) Road, N. E. (Route 460), described as ·
0.72 acre tract of land, Official Tam No. 3330413, and a 1.53 acre tract of land,
Official Tax No. 3330403, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to RG-2, General
Residential District, having previously been before Council for its first reading,
read and laid over, mas again before the bod~, Mr. Wheeler offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(mlB3$?) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section'2, of
The Code of the city of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 333, Sectional
IS66 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 361.)
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Hr. iheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The Ration wes seconded
by Hr. Trout and adopted b7 the following vote:
AYES: #essrs. Rosuell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Trout, Wheeler end
Mayor Nebber .................................. ?,
NAYS: None .........................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 18358, vacating, discontinuing end
closieg n ten-foot alley purallel to Graedio Reud, S, M,, ezteadlog soeth from
Maiden Lane, S, M., to another alley, having previously been before Council for
its first reading, read end laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Wheeler
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(818358) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
all that certain alley running in a ri,Fib-south direction Jn Block 16, Grandle
Place, from Malden Lane to another alley running east and west la said block, in
the City of Noanoke, Yfrglnla.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 362.)
Mr. #heeler moved the adoption of the Ordfnaflce. The motio~ was second
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Eebber ................................... 7.
NAYS; None ........................ O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having deferred action on a Resolution establish-
ing a lo*al highmay safety commission, providing for the membership thereof and
the meetings of such members, and prescribing the duties of such commission,
the Resolution was again before the body.
After n discussion of the membership of the commission in executive
session, Mr. Perkinson offered the following Resolution establlshln9 the commission
(x1§359) A RESOLUTION establishing a local highway safety commission;
providing for the membership thereof and the meetings of such members; and pre$crib
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 32, page 3R2.)
Mr. Perktnson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Mebber .................................?.
NAYS: ~one .............. ~ .......... O.
the proper ~easure a~thoriaing the furnishing of city water service to the property
(niB390) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City #onoger to approve tun (2)
metered meter connections to certain premises located outside the corporate limits
of the City, upon certain terms end conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 383,)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion mas seconded
by Er, Bosuell nnd adopted by the follouieg vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Trout, Rheeler end
Rnyor Nebber ................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
M(FFIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
INDUSTRIES: Mr. James E. Jones, Chairman of the City of Roanoke Industri~
Development Authority, submitted the following communication advising that it is
the recommendation of the present Authority that it be dissolved and a new
Industrial Derelopueet Anthorltycreoted as provided for la Chapter 33, Title
15.1-1373 of the Code of Virginia amended by the 1960 General Assembly:
"October 18, 1968
Honorable Mayor and Rembers
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
At a meeting held on October 17, 1968, involving members of the
City of Roanoke Industrial Development Authority it was concluded
that this Authority should be dissolve6 and recommended a new
Industrial Development Authority us'provided in Chapter 33, Title
IS.i-X373 as pvorlded for by the i968 General Assembly.
The original committee was composed of seven members including
Messrs. James Ko Jones, Chairman, John J. Butler, Benton O.
Dillard, Roy C. Herrenkohl, N. Bolling Iaurd, Clarence E. Pond
and Robert W. Woody. Under the new act it' is not permissible for
an elected official nor an employee of the city.to serve as a
member. Therefore, it is farther recommended that ulth the
exception of Br. James E. Jones that each of the above listed
individuals be appointed to serve on th~ new Authority and that
Wv. Jack C. Smith be appointed in place of Br. Jones. It is
the opinion of the members of the present Authority as con-
stituted that the nem legislation would be of more benefit to
the city than the legislation under Which we are presently
functioning.
Naturally there are reasons for making these recommendations.
Our. reason for requesting this chnnge in st'atus, It will enable
the Authority to cooperate with the Wncke Company and assist
them in financing their new proposed facility which will be
located within the City of Roanoke. You might say that there
is still yet another reason, that being, that the 1966 legislation
has been tested on two occasions here in the valley, one involving
Mohawk Rubber Company and the other involving Sar-A-Stop Incor-
porated of Virginia,and there has been no problem in obtaining
financing for either of these companies. There is, however, a
question with the validity and the possibility of obtaining
financing under the 1964 Acts of the Assembly.
TAR present Chairman Aaa reviewed thf~ statute with the City
Attorney and he cannot see any reason for. Council not agreeing
Very'truly yours,
S! James E. Jones
James E. Jones, Chairman,
John J. Butler,
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Bentoo O. Dillard,
S/ Roy C. H~rrenhohl
Roy ¢. Herrenkobl,
W. Bolling lznrd,
S/ Clarence E. P0ad
Clarence E. Pond,
S/ Robert W. Woody
Robert W. Woody."
In thin connection, JiF. Morton Boneyman, Attorney, representing The Uncke
Company, appeared before Council and presented a communication advising that it Is
reit it would serve the best interest of the City or Roanoke for the new City of
Roanoke Industrial Development Authority to be established.
After a discussion or the matter. Mr. Jones offered the following emergenc
Ordinance creating the Industrial Development Authority of the City of' Roanoke,
Virginia. and appointing the Directors, thereof:
(~10391) AN ORDINANCE creating the INDCSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGXNXA; appointing the directors thereof; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Oroinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 384.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Mas seconded
by Mr. Pevkin$on and adopted by the foil,win9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perkins,h, Trout, Wheeler ahd Mayor
iebber ...........................................6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ......................1.
BRIDGES-INDUSTRIES: Mr. Jones raised the question as to the status of
the construction of the Ninth Street, S. E., Industrial Access Bridge and the
reasons for the dela~ in the project.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the question be
placed on the agenda for the regular meeting of Council on November 11, 1968. Yhe
motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
MUNICIPAL COURT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. James H. Fulghnm, Jr.,
has qualified as a Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of two yeara
ending September 30, 1970.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unnnimonsly adopted.
There being no further business, Mayor Webber declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
ATT EST:
~ Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, October 28, 1968.
The Council or the City of Roanoke met In regular meeting In the Council
mber in the Municipal B~ildiug, Monday, October 20, 1969. at 2 p.m** the regular
~ting hour, mith Mayor Webber presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. Boswell, James E. Jones, David £. Llsk,
:ak N. Perklnson, Jr** James O. Trout. Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Roy L.
)ber ......................................7.
ABSENT: None .......................O.
OFFICERS PRESEh'F: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
~canon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Robert
mner, Pastor, Graodfn Court Baptist Church.
MINUTES~ Copy of the minutes Of the regular meeting held on Monday,
ptember 16, lgGG, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of
· Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Lick and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
spensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
furnishing six reversible snow plows with sectional trip blades or an alternate
six reversible snow plows with trip moldboards, said proposals to be received
the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, October 29, 1968, and to be opened at that
ar before Council, Mayor Webber asked if anyone had any questions about the
ertisement, and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
in trncted the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder Amgvnt Alternate
Bemiss Equipment Corporation $3,U70.00 $3,2~0.00
Municipal Sales Company, Inc. -
Shaffer Equipment ~ Supply Co** Inc. - 3,460.00
Gledhill Road Machinery Company - 3,811.68
Rlsh Equipment Company - 4,500,00
Mr. Perkinson 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 Webber appointed Messrs. Byron E. Hamer, Chairman, H. Cletus Broylea
and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on furnishing fourteen truc~s for various municipal departments, said proposals
to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, October 29, 1966, and to
be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Webber asked if anyone had any question
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Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; mhereupon,
the City Clerk opened end read the foil*wing bids, Item I, covering one 2-ton
cab end chassis with dump body complete, Item 3, covering one 2 ll2-toa cab ned
pickup trucks with utility bodies, and Item 9, covering one l/2-ton pickup truck
with utility body:
Antrim Motors, Dave Hallman International Magic City
Item Np, laC*rD*rated CheyroJet. Inc. Harvester Motor Coropration
I $3,393,44 $3,396.30 $3,600,00 $3,663.54
2 5.I56,49 5,1B6.67 5,650.00 5.425.72
3 5,131,49 5,186.6T 5.550.00 5,325.82
4 2,619,20 - 2,856.11 2.517.26
5 2,928.84 2,932.22 3,004.86 2,612.45
6 3.575,64 3,161.30 40054.68 3,337.72
7 11,446.94 11,830.56 11,149.00 10,917.74
8 10,159.88 9,738.32 ll,31O.O8 9,466.12
9 2,364.02 1,044.30 2,830.00 1,958.86
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 Att*rnal
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the commltte
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Byron E. Bauer, Chairman, H. Cletus Hroyle
and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for
bids on furnishing one sixteen-ton wrecker with heavy steel all-welded body, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, October 20, lqbO,
and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Webber asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement, and no representative present raising any questio
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 Amount
Valley Auto Supply Corporation - $3,601.00
Shepherds Auto Supply, Incorporated - 3,651.40
Auto Spring ~ Bearing Company - 3,892.50 (Alternate)
- 4,096.50
Mr. Perklnson 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. Lisk and mnanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Byron £. Bauer, Chairman, B. Cletus Broyles
and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
FUEL OIL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on furnishing the
fuel oil requirements of the City of Roanoke for the period from November 1, 19660.
to Ootober 31, 1969, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2
Monday, October 200 1969, and to be opened at that hour before Councilt May~r Mebber
asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no representative
presentraising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with
the opening Of the bidsl whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the folloming
bidst
Bidder Ng* ] ~9* 2
Sinclair OilCorporation - .133Q o1168
Pure 011 Division-Union Oil
Company of California . - .1351 .130l
Whiting Oil Company - .1359 ,123g
Gulf 011 Corporation - .1367 .1292
American Oil Company - .1SlO .1190
Mr. Lish moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by tbe Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorne]
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
The motion mas Seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Byron E. Hamer, Chairman, H. Cletus Hroyles
and B. B. Thompson as membersof the committee.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m.o Monday, October
28, 1969, on the request of Mr. X. M, Denny and Mrs. Matilda J. Widener that
property located on the north side of Georgia Avenue, N. E** described as Lots 15 -
19, inclusive, and part of Lot 19, Section 3, Fairmount Mapo Official Tax Nos.
3051115 - ~06111§, inclusive, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District,
to LM, Light Manufacturing District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report recommending that the request for rezoning be granted:
*September 19, 1968
The Honorable Roy L. Webber, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of September 16, 1968 the City Plan~
ming Commission considered the above described request. Mr.
J. Thomas Eogleby, III, Attorney r~resented the petitioners before
the Planning Commission and presented the request. Mr. Engleby
stated that the property was to be utilized for a small melding
shop and that the reaoning request would be a continuation of the
surrounding manufacturing area. Mr. Engleby also presented a
petition signeq by,adjacent property omners indicating they had
no objection to the proposed rezontng.
The Planning Commission after due consideration of this
proposal and in viem of the fact that the area in mhich the land
in question lies is shown on the Ctty*s Land Use Plan for use
eventually for industrial purposes, recommends that this request
be approved.
Motion wasmade, dulyseconded, and unanimously carried
recommending to City Council that this request be granted.
Very truly yours,
S! William 6. Kuthy
David Dick
Chairman"
Mr. J. Thomas Englebyo IIIo Attorney, representing the petitioners,
appeared before Council in support of the request of his clients, Mr. Engleby
presenting a petition signed by twenty residents of the area favoring the rezoning.
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No one appearing in opposition to the request for reionfsg, Mr. Mkeeler
moved that Council concur la the recommeudetlon of the City Planning Commission
and that the folloulng Ordinance be placed upon its first reading=
(~18392) 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. 306, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, In relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City or Roanoke
to have Lots 15, 16, 17, 18 and the west one-half of Lot 19, Block 3, Fulrmount
Rapt situated on the north side of Georgia Avenue, official tax numbers 3061115
through 3061110 inclusive rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to LM, Light
Manufacturing Olntrlct; and
WREREA~, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the herelnafte]
described land be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to LMt Light
Manufacturing Olstrict; and
WHEREA~, 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
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, rein*in9 to Zoning, have been published and
posted ar req=fred and for the time provided by sald section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 25th
day of October, 1968, at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of ~oanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens sere given an opportunity to
be heard, both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
~BEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Conncll of the City of Roanoke that
Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as
amended, relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 306 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City
of Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the north side of Georgia Avenue
described as Lots 15. 16, 17, 16 and the west one-half of Lot 19, Block
3, Fairmount Map,
designated on Sheet 306 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
as Official Tax No. 3061115 through 3061110 inclusive, be, and is hereby, changed
from RD, Duplex Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, and that
Sheet NO. 306 of the aforesaid map be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. List and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Webber .................................. ?.
NAYS: None .........................O.
meat inspection program of the City of Roanoke, Mr, Hampton M. Thomas, Attorney,
representing various persons mbo supply fresh-killed meat and meat products regularl
for sale mithln the city, appeared before the body and presented u petit*on signed
by fifteen person requesting that the meat inspection center be reactivated at the
earliest possible date and that the facilities be made available to them la order
that they might meet the requirements of the City Code.
The City Manager advising that he is in the process of conferring math
representatives of the City Health Department and the State Health Department in aa
erfurt to resolve the matter, Hr. Perkinson moved that the City Manager be directed
to continue his efforts to have the state assume the responsibility of the meat
inspection program of the City of Roacoke and to implement the present plan, if
possible. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting that SBO.O0 be transferred from Supplies to Personal Services, $20.00
from Supplies to Operation of Plant amd $1,300.00 from Supplies to Fixed Charges
under Section ~30000, *Schools - Model Eindergarten Program** of the 1966-69 budget,
ia order that the School Hoard might close this account, was before Council.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the request and that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney and the City Auditor to prepare the proper amendment
to the budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perhinson and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The following communication from the Roanoke City School
Hoard, requesting a total appropriation of $109,554.00 for a New Careers Program,
mas before Council:
*October 24, 1968
To the Honorable Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Roanoke City School Board respectfully requests City Council
to appropriate to ~em Careers - 46-000 Series of the School Board
Budget, the sum of $18g,554.00 as per the attached schedule.
The purpose of this program is the training of adult personnel
as aides in the school system. The appropriation requested is
T.A.P.*s share of the cost of the salaries of these aides. The
aides mill be used in the following programs: Elndergarten,
Project Second Step, and E.P.X.C. The 196U-59 School Board
budget contains the local share of the cost of the salaries for
the aides in the Eindergarten program. Project Second Step and
E.p.I.C. contain the federal share of the cost of the salaries
of the aides in their respective programs.
These funds will be reimbursed 100 per cent by T.A.P. on a monthly
basis as expended, and no additional local funds are being requested.
Very truly yours,
S/ A. F. Fisher
A. F. Fisher
Director of Business and Finance
and Clerk of the Board~
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Mr.,Link moved that Council concur in the request and that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney and lhe City Auditor to prepare the proper amendment
to the budget. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Jones and unanimously adopted.
STATE CORPORATION COMMISSIONt A notice of the State Corporation Comaissio
that a public hearing mill be held at 10~00 a,m., November 2?, 1969, in Richmond,
Virginia, on the application of Quality Movers, Incorporated, for the transfer of a
Certificate of Convenience and Necessity as a Household Goods Carrier by motor
vehicle from the Estate of Warren T. Mllliams to Quality Movers, Incorporatede mas
before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the notice be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Perkiuson and unanimously adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from the TJmes-Morld
Corporation, requesting permission to construct two underground gasoline pipe lines
under and across the alley separating Its office building and mechanical building,
extending from Second Street to Third Street, S. N., between Campbell Avenue and
Salem Avenue, was before Council.
Mi. Jones moved that Council concur in the request and that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. TAn motion
mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communicatZo~ from Mr. F. Rodney Fitzpatrick, Attorney,
representing Mrs. Rachel A. Hudson, requesting that property located on the south
side of Memorial Avenue, S. M., at Our Street, described as the northern portion of
Lots 13 and 14, Block 2, Roanoke Ghent Realty Company Official Tax No. 1330402, be
rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial
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. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
REpORtS OF OFFICERS:
BUI~£T-$EWER5 AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that heavy rains the week-end of October 12, 1969, required
considerable overtime use of personnel in the sewer maintenance division of the
Department of Public Works as did the replacement andreleeation of a sewer main
in the vicinity of the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street in
connection with a construction project of the ColonlaloAmerJcan Bank, necessitating
supplemental funds for overtime of semer maintenance personnel, and recommended
that $2,000.00 be appropriated for this purpose with the understanding that the
ColonialeAnerican Bank mill reimburse the city the total amount of the overtime of
city employees replacing and relocating the sewer main.
Mr. Llsk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the City Attorney and the City Auditor be directed to prepare the
proper amendment to the budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perklnson and
unanimously adopted,
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SID~RALK, CURH AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS, The developers or the
Kennedy Apnrtment Project having agreed to dedicate land for the extension of Hunt
Avenue, ~. M** from Eighth Street to Liberty Road, and the widening of Eighth Street
upon certain terms and conditions, the City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that Mr. Mllliam N. Pierce, Trustee, et alu, have presented a deed con-
veying a parcel of land northwest of and adjacent to Liberty Road, N. M** and
extending to Hunt Avenue, containing 1.281 acres, end a parcel of land lying south-
east of and adjacent to Eighth Street, N. W., and extending from Hunt Avenue
northwardly to Levelton Avenue, containing .106 acre, to be used In establishing
a fifty-foot wide extension of Eighth Street and 8un, Avenue, and recommended that
the deed be accepted.
Hr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~18393) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of certain
land necessary for the better alignment and construction of the Uunt Avenue ex,ansi(
into Liberty Rood, and the widening of Eighth Street, N. W.; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page
Rr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde~
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Liskt Perkinson, Trout. Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ....................................
~AVS: None ......................... O.
AIRPORT: The City Ranager submitted a written report, advising that
Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, has applied to the Civil Aeronautics Board to
provide plane service from Roanoke and other Virginia communities to Chicago,
Illinois, and that the State Division of Aeronautics of the State Corporation
Commission would like to intervene on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia in
support of this application, but it wishes to know mhether the City of Roanoke
would have any objections, the City Manager recommending that the city concur in
the intervention of the state in this matter.
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. Trout and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that Mr. Mack Aheron has offered to purchase the residue of a parcel of land owned
by the City of Roanoke located on the south side of Orange Avenue, N. E., east of
the intersection of Osborne Street Extended with Orange Avenue, designated as
Official Tax No. 3330111, for the sum of $400.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the offer be referred to a committee composed'of
Messrs. David E. Lisk, Julian F. Hirst, James N. Kincanon and J. Robert Thomas for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Boswell and unanimously adopted.
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DELINQBEITr TAXES, The City Manager submitted a written report, trane-
mi*ting u list of properties prepared by the Deliuqoeut Tax Collector, god
recommended that the City Attorney bc am*borland to cause emits ia eqvlty to be
instituted and cooductud forthe purpose of enforcing the linc for dellnqoeut taxes
and other assessments against said parcels of land.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter he referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure, The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted,
PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising that he
has been informed by the local congressional delegation In Mashing*on of the
recertiflcatlou by the federal government of the Norkable Program Of the City of
Roanohe for
Mr. Llsk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkluson and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-SCBOOLS: Council having directed the City Manager to proceed wtti
the installation of school crossing flags ia the vicinity of Hurt Park School and
London School and school crossing flashers in the vicinity of Rorningslde School
and Belmont School and to advise the body as to the cost thereof, the City Manager
submitted the following report advising that no additional cost is anticipated:
*Roanoke, Virginia
October 20, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoket Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council asked that information be provided at
your meeting as to the installation of regulatory or warning
devices at certain school crossings which had been listed in a
supplement to my report to you of last week. ~e hare not yet
made a definite selection On the four school crossings that
would be served by the additional school guards that Council
has under consideration and the selection of these crossings
could have bearing on the following items if guards are put
at these crossings instead of regulatory and warning devices.
No additional cost is anticipated at these five locations
as there is or can be adequate parts assembled for these pur-
poses.
Hurt Park School - 16th Street and Salem Avenue. A
crossing flag be installed at Salem Avenue and 16th
Street, S. N. This flag will be installed by November
23t 1968.
Morningside School - 9th Street and Huena Vista. Two
"School Crossing Flashers* be installed on 9th Street,
S. E., north and south of Bsena Vista Avenue. These
flashers can be installed in approximately 75 days.
Belmont School - 8th Street and Bullitt Avenue - 8th
Street and Jamison Avenue. 'School Crossing Flasher*
be installed at the following locations: 8th Street
and Bullitt Avenue, 8th Street and Jamison Avenues S.
These flashers will be installed in approximately 60
days.
London School - loth Street and London Avenue. A
crossing flag can be installed at lOth Street and
Loudon Avenue, N. ~., by November 23, 1968,
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirer
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager.
The motion mas seconded by Mr, Lisk and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLSt The City Auditor submitted written reports gu the
examination of the records Of Huff Lane Elementary Scboolt Monterey Elementary
School and Hast Side Elementary School for the school year ending June 30, 1960,
advising that the examination was made ia accordance with generally accepted
aoditlng standards, that all the records mere in order and that the statement of
receipts and disbursements reflects recorded transactions for the period and the
financial condition of the fund of the respective schools.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of September, lg60.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Council having referred to the Airport Advisory Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated,
that the city complete the enclosing of the concourses at the airport, provide a
remoted cargo area for the complete cargo handling functions, expand the ticket
counter, relocate the concessions, enlarge the restaurant and expand existing
restroom facilities at Roanoke Municipal (Noodrum) Airport, the Aicport Advisory
Commission submitted the following report recommending that Eubank, Coldwell,
Dobbins, Sherertz and Franklin, Architects and Engineers, be authorized to proceed
immediately to prepare plans and.specifications for the completion of the concourse:
on the aircraft apron side of the Terminal Building and that bids be called for on
the project:
*Roanoke, Va.
October 23,
Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Va.
Gentlemen:
At the organizational meeting of Council*s AIRPORT ADVISORY
COMUISSION October 23, 19~8 the most pressing matters concerning
expansion and development of the Terminal area, auto parking,
cargo buildingt fixed base operator facilities including the sale
of Fuel and Oil and the Runway-Taxiway System were reviewed.
The commission voted unanimously to recommend to Council
the following:
1. That The Firm of Eubank, Coldwell, Dobbins, Sherertz
nad Franklin be authorized to proceed immediately
to prepare plans and specifications for the comple-
tion of the covered concourses on the aircraft apron
side of the Terminal including a windowed East wall,
end enclosures, doors, heating, air conditionin9 and
all other facilities necessary to make these con-
courses weather tight and fully useful.
2. That immediately upon completion of these plans and
specifications the City ask for bids on this cou-
stcnction to start at the earliest possible date.
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Respectfully submitted
S/ Vincent S. Yheeler
VINCENT S, MD£ELER, CHAIRMAN
AIRPORT ADVISORY CORRITYEE
Mr. Vincent S. Mheeler, )
Chairman )
William H. Carder )
Roy Elllott )
T, E. Fruntz ) Committee
M, L. Harris ) Members
Julian F. Hlrst ) Present"
Marcus Kaplan )
Jack Smith )
James O, Trout )
Martha M. Zillhardt )
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur la the recommendation of the Alrpor!
Advisory Commission and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Trout and
unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The Airport Advisory Commission submitted the following progress
report on the status of Project 17 and Project l0 at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum)
Airport:
#Roanoke, Virginia
October 24, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Oentlemen:
Our Airport Committee in its first meeting on October 23, 1960, along With
other matters, some of which are being advised to the City Council In other r*.ports
on this Agenda, reviewed the status of Capital Improvement projects at the field
for the runways and taxtways.
The two projects approved for Federal aid currently are:
Prp~?ct 19
Cost
(Appropriated) Federal Ci~y
Pavement overlay on the east
2300 feet of RIM 23 $ 65.000 $32.500 $32t500
Pawement overlay of Taxinays 15~3 and~3 30,000 22.000 22,000
Total ~54,500 Federal Aid approved for Project 18. Plans and specifications
50~ complete, due into FAA November 15.
project 17
intersection mith R/W 15/23. Run-
way will be used as a taxlway for
heavier traffic 67,319.11
R/N ~ TIW 27 Just east of R/M 15/33
A 15" section to be established to
accommodate heavier aircraft. 95,000
Reconstruction and extension of the
east of the north ramp. 105,000 126,075
The Federal aid approval of $126,~75 is for use on all three units of Project 17.
Preliminary plans and apeciftcations are now being revised in accordance mith FAA
review and recommendations and will be resubmitted in the early future.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent $. Wheeler
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed, The motion was
seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COM#ITTEESz NONE.
GN¥INISBED BUSINESS:
STREETS AND ALLEys: Council baying deferred action on the question or
holding a public hearing on the request of Old Dominion Motor Corporation of
Roanoke that a twelve-foot alley running parallel in Eleventh Street, N. E.,
between McOouell Avenue nad Gregory Avenue, be vacated, discontinued and closed,
the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, Mr. James E. Duchholtz, Attorney, representing Old
Dominion Mo*oF Corporation of Roanoke, appeared before Council, advising that there
15 no statutory requirement that a public hearing be held on the request, that
it is urgent that the matter be proceeded with as soon as possible and thai since
the property abutting the alley proposed to be closed is owned solely by the
petitioner there is no one to notify of said closing.
Council being of the opinion that a public hearing should be held on the
matter, Mr. Trout moved that the public hearing be held at 2 p.m., Monday, November
IR, 1~60. The motion nas seconded by ~r. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Wheeler then moved that the question of selling that portion of
vacated streets and alleys reverting to the city he referred to the City Attorney
for study and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
I KrRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16379, rezoning property locoted on the southwest
corner of Tenth Street and Syracuse Avenue, N. W. (formerly Watts Avenue),
described as Lots 24 and 25, Block 20, Rugby Land Corporation, Official Tax Nos.
2130614 and 2130615, 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 bodyt Mr. LIsk offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(~1937~) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XVt Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 213, Sectional
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ........... ~ .......... ~ .........
NAYS: None ........................ O.
AUDITS: Mr. Wheeler offered the following emergency Ordinance providing
for the establishment of an Audit Committee and the membership thereof and
prescribing the duties and responsibilities of said committee:
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(*lOaM4) AN ORDINANCE omeoding Title V of the Code of the City of
Roanoke, i956, os emended, relating to Finance, by the addition of n mew chapter,
to be numbered Chapter 4.1 end consisting of tug sections, providing for the
establishment of an Audit Committee and the membership thereof, end prescribing
the duties and responsibilities of said commit*eel and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 32, page 397.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Doswellt Jones, Lisk, Perkins*n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayer Webber ...................................
NAYS: None .........................O.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 18394, Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. John
Boswell, Chairman, Vincent S. Nheeler and James O, Trout as members of the Audit
Committee.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Council baring directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure permitting the City Manager to confer with Hayes, Sanyo
Ma*tern and Mat*era, Architects and Engineers, with regard to preliminary planning
for improvements to the present Monicipai Building upon completion of the new
Municipal Building Annex, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the
following Resolution:
(xlO395) A RESOLUTION relating to proposed improvements to and
remodeling of the City*s Municipal Building.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Liar and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, perkins*n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ...................................
NAYS: None---~ .................... O.
pARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to pcoceed with the rem*va]
of an existing building in £1mwood Park known as the Senior Citizens Center without
waiting o* the improvement project for the remainder of Rlmwood Park, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Bosmell offered the following Resolution:
(~lDagO) A RESOLUTION approving the removal Of the old caretaher*s
buildin9 in Elmwood Park by employment of City forces.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the followingvote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins.n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ..............................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
In this eonnectiono Mr. Link moved that the question of closing the
driveway in Elmmood Park be referred to the City #snarer for study and report
to Council. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure rescinding its policy that no connection of .new or additional
water distribution systems or Mater Mains ootside the corporate limits to the
public distribution system or water mains Of the City of Roanoke shall be permitted
except upon approval of Councilt he presented same; mhereupon, Mr. Boswell offered
the following Resolution:
(n183gT) A RESOLUTION repealing Resolution No. 16055, relating to the
administration of Rule 30 of the Rules and Regulations for the operation of the
Clty*s Mater Department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 320 page 369.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MessrSo Boswell, Jones, LIsh, Perkinson, Trout, Rheeler amd
Mayor Webber ................................. ~-7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure permitting a dwelling located at 606
Second Street, S. ~., to encroach on an alley as long us the building exists
pursuant to the request of Mr. Leonard F. Anglin, he presented same; whereupon.
Ur. Wheeler moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~1§39B) AN ORDINANCE permitting the Continuation Of an encroachment Of
the rear portion of a building located at No. 006 Second Street, S. M., over the
public alley abutting said building, upon certain terms and conditions.
WHEREAS, the prospective purchaser of the building located at No. DO6
Second Street, S. M., has requested that he b~ permitted to maintain the encroach-
ment hereinafter described over the public alley abutting said property, and
said encroachment having existed from the construction of said building until the
present, and, upon consideration of the request end pursuant to the authority
vested in local governing bodies by Sec. 15.1-376 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended, this Council is agreeable to said prospective purchaser*s proposal and
is willing to permit the encroachment over the public alley area hereinafter
mentioned, upon the terms and conditions herein contained.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
permission be, and is hereby granted to Mr. Leonard F. Angllfl, the prospective
purchaser of the building located at No. 605 Second Street, S. M., between Elm
Avenue and Mountain Avenue, S. M., being described as the southerly part cf Lot I,
Bloc~ 13, according to the Map of Official Survey, S. W. No. 2, and being further
described as Official Tax No. 1021002, to maintain an encroachment over the
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northerly portion of the public alley abutting the aforesaid property, the said
encroachment consisting of tho overhanging buy miadous extending approximately 34,2
feet along said alley, and varying In depth from 0.1 feet to 2.4 feet south of the
property line into said alley, such encroachment to be safely maintained at the
expense of said permlttee, his successors or assigns, In occordauce with such of
the City*s building regulations aud requirements as are applicable thereto~ the
maintenance of the aforesaid encroachment to be subject to the limitations con*nine,
In Sec, 15.1-376 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, abovementioned, said encroachment,
further, to be limited to the life of the existing building, and the permit herein
granted to be revocable ut the will of the City Council, and it to be agreed by
said permit*em aud to bo eridenced by hfs execution of au attested copy of this
ordinance that said permJttee, his successors and assigns* mill indemnify and save
harmless the City of Ro3noke of and from all claims for injuries or damages to
persons or property that may in any moaner arise by reason of such encroachment.
U2 IT FURTHRR ORDAINRO that the provisions of this ordinance shall not
become fully effective until an attested copy of this ordinance shall hare been
duly signed, sealed, attested and acknowledged by said permittee and shall have been
admitted to record, at the enpense of said permittee, in the deed books in the
Clerk*s Office of the Hustings Court of the City of Roanoke.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ...................................... ?.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
ZONING: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure providing for a puhllc hearing at 2 p.m., Monday, November lB, 1960, on
the question of amending Section 6? of the Zoning Ordinance to provide that a list
of property omners adjacent to the proposed zoning district boundary stating the
owner's name and address shall accompany each petition for rezoning,' he presented
same; mhereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution:
(niH399) A RESOLUTION relating to a proposed amendment of Sec. 67.
Amendments, of Chapter 4.1, Title X¥ of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1955, as
amended, relating to Zoning, and to the procedure prescribed for amending said
chapter.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO. 32, page 390.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Mebber ............................... 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
LEGISLATION: Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution endorsing and
recommending the approval of certain Acts of the 1968 General Assembly of Virginia
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providing for the sale and issuance*of certain bonds of the State of Virginia for
paying all or part of the cost or acquisition or construction of capital improvement
at State-supported institutions of higher education in Virginia, including community
colleges end four year colleges, and at State-supported mental hospitals and
lnstitutions~
(ri0400) A RESOLUTION endorsing and recommending approval of certain
Acts of the 1960 General Assembly of Virginia providing for the sale and issuance
of certain bonds of the State of Virginia for paying all or part of the cost of
acquisition or construction of capital improvements at State-supported institutions
of higher education in Virginia, including community colleges and four yeor colleges
and at State-supported mental hospitals and institutions.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 391.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. PerRinson and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Ressrs, Jones, Llsk, Perkins*n, Trout, ~heeler and Mayor
Webber ................................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ............................1.
LEGISLATION-ANNEXATION-CONSOLIDATION: Mr. Jones stated that he has had
the City Attorney prepare a Resolution petitioning the Governor of Virginia to
cause to be submitted to the General Assembly of Virginiat meeting in special
session, proposed legislation which mould permit the consolidation of the parts of
Roanoke County with any one or more cities or towns physically situate within the
geographical boundaries of such county, and of requisite legislation to permit
the consolidation of other governmental services and/or agencies in such areal
also, legislation which would permit the consolidation of the school systems of any
one or more cities and/or Roanoke County, to be operated and controlled by a school
board consisting of representatives of each of the governmental units, proportionate
Mr. Boswell stated that he is in favor of the proposed legislation to
permit the consolidation of parts of Roanoke County with other cities or towns, but
that he i* opposed to the proposed legislation to permit the consolidation of the
school systems of any one or more cities and/or Roanoke County, and moved that the
two proposals be voted on individually in separate Resolutions.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Jones then offered the foil*ming Resolution containio9 both
proposals:
(~10401) A RESOLUTION relating to certain proposed legislation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 32, page 392.)
Mr. Jones moved tie adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, LJsk, Perkins*n, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ........................................ 6.
.NAYS: Mr. Boswell ......................... I.
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ROTIONS AND #ISCELLANEOUS BRSIRESSz
RURICIPAL COURT z The City Clerk reported that #r. Richard C, Pattisall
qualified as a Substitute Judge or the Municipal Court for a term of tun years
ending September 30° 1970.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Perkluson and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, Mayor Mebber declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
/City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, November 4, 1968.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, November 4, 1968, at 2 p.m,, the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Webber presiding.
PR£SENT~ Councilmen. John M. Boswell, James E. Jones, David M. Lisk,
Frank N. Perkins,n, Jr., James O. Trout, Vincent S. ~heeler and Mayor Roy L.
~ebber ...................................... ?.
ABSENT: None .......................O,
OYFICE~$ PRESEt: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. Haner,
Assistant City Manager, Mr, James N. Klncanoa, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor..
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend Glen
Fletcher, Associate Minister of Greene Memorial Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
September 23, 1968, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of
Mr. Lisk, seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEAEING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council haviugset a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday,
November 4, 1960, on the reque!t of Messrs. J. D. Fralin and R. ~. Bowers that a
1.12-acre tract of l~nd located oh the west side of Twenty-fourth Street, N.
between Center Avenue and Salem Turnpike, designated as Official Tax No. 2420502,
be fez*ned from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District, the matter was before the body.
In this connectlont the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report recommending that the request for rezoning be granted:
"October 3, 1968
The Honorable Roy L, ~ebber, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Vlrgini~
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of October 2, 1968 the City Planning
considered the above described request. Mr. Jack V. Place,
attorney representing Messrs. J. D. Fralln and B. W. Bowers
presented this petition to the Planning Commission. Mr. Place
stated that this parcel of land due to its configuration and
depth was not suited for apartment construction. ~r. Place
further stated that the petitioner realized there was a problem
with regard to traffic along 2dth Street and In order to assist
in alleviating this problem mould: (1) set any structures con-
structed on the property as close to the rear lot line as possible
leaving an ample set back for future widening of 24th Street as
proposed In the Major Arterial Btghway Plan; (2) not permit direct
access from 24th Street on to the site; (3) provide a minimum of
125 on site parking places.
T~e Planning Commission after due consideration of this request
and in recognition of the fact that this parcel of land is not
situated in a manner which would be suitable for residential
development recommends that this request be granted.
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No*lam unu made, duly seconded, end curried uith a vole
of S-O mlth one nbs*el*los to approve this request,
Very truly yours,
S/ William G, Kathy
David Dick
.Chairman'
Hr. Jack V. Place, Altoreey. representing the petitioners, appeared before
ConncIl ia support of the r~qnest of his clients, Hr. Place mtn*Jig that if the
property ia fez*ned the prospective garters plum to coeutrle~ ned operate u retail
outlet thereon.
No ale appearing in apposition to the request for fez*ming, Hr. Wheeler
moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the foil*ming Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(z18402) AN ORDIN&RCR to amend Title IV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, nnd Sheet No. 242, Sectional 1966
Zone Nap. City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have the foil*ming described property rezoned from RG-I, General Residential
District. to C-2o General Commercial Dlstrict~ to-mit:
BEGINNING at the northwesterly corner of the intersection of
Center Avenue ned 24th Street; thence uith the northerly side
of 24th Street N. 88° 22' ~,.150.99' more or less, t o · point
still on the northerly side of 24th Street; thence leaving
24th Street and uith the easterly boundary of the Lnnsdomne
Dousing Project N. 8o 11t 20# E. 436,5H* more or less to n
point on the southerly side of Salem Turnpike; thence with the
southerly side of Salem Turnpike S. 86° 27* E. 101.20' to ·
point of curve; thence ulth a carve to the right which coincides
ulth that formed by the southuesterly corner of Salem Turnpike
and 24th Street to a point on 24th Street which marks the end
of said curve; thence with the westerly side of 24th Street
S. O° 11' 20" W. 365.67' more or less to the place of BEGIN-
DING: containing 1.42 acres more or less; and.
BEI~O designated as =2420502 on the Official Appraisal Nap of
the City of Roanoke, Virginia; and.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be fez*ned from RG-I, General Residential District. to C-2, General
Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section ?1, Chapter 4.1, Title X¥, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended., relating to Zoning. have been published and
2os*ed ns reqai~ed and for the time provided bY said section; and
WHEREAS, the 'hearing as provided for in said notice mos held on the 4th
day of November, 1968 at 2 p.m., before the Connctl of the City of Roanoke, et
which hearing nil parties in Interest nnd citizens mere given an opportunity to be
heard, both for and against the propo~ed fez*ainu; and
WHEREAS. this Council. after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be fez*ned.
THEREFORE, HE 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, au
emended, relating to Zoning, sad Sheet No. 242 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Rap.
Clt~ of S,se,kc, be amended lm the r,il,wing particular amd no other, viz.:
PROPERTY begiaeinR et the northwesterly corner of the Jwter-
sectioe of Center Avenue and 24th Street~ thrice with the
sortherl~ side of 24th Street H. 88° 22* W. 150,99t0 more or less;
to s p,let still ow the northerly side or 24th Streets thence
leaving 24th Street smd with the easterly bouadar! o! the Lain-
douse H,malta ProJect N. 8° 11' 20' Z. 436,58* more or less to a
point on the southerly side or Salem Turnpike; thence mith the
soatherl~ side of Salem Turnpike S, 86° 27* E. 101.20' to a point
of curve; thence with a curve to the right which coincides mlth
that formed by the soathueaterl~ eoroer of Salem Ttrnplhe and
24th Street to o point OB 24th Street which marks the end of
said curve; thence with the uesterl~ side or 24th Street S. 8°
11' 20* W. 355.67t more or less to the place of OEGINNIRG;
containing 1.42 acres more or less; and,
designated os Sheet 242 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Rap. City of Roanoke, as OffJcla
Tax NO. 2420502. be. and Is hereby, changed from RG-I, General Residential District
to C-2, Generol Commercial District, amd that Sheet No. 242 of the aforesaid map
be changed Iq this respect,
The motion was seconded by Hr. Perhinson and adopted by the following yom
AYES: Messrs. H,swell, Jones, Lash, Perkins,n, Trout, Nheeler and
Mayor Uebber ................................... 7.
HAYS: None .......................... O.
ZONING: Council having set n public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, November
1968, on the request of Messrs. J, Hunter Roberts and Fred P. Rullingt~o that
property located on the east side of Elias,rrb Street, N. N.. s~ath of Mlldburst
Avenue, described as part of Lots 11 and 12, Block 2, Opson Addition, Official Tax
Nos. 3160456. 3160457 and 3160458, be fez,ned from RD, Duplex Residential District,
to RG-I, General Residential District, the Patter nas before the body.
In this connection, the cat! Planning Commission submitted the f,Il,ming
report recowmendin9 that the request for fez,ulna be granted:
"October 3, 1960
The Honorable Ro~ L. Rabbet, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, ¥irolnie
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of October 2, 1968 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. This rezoning
request mas presented to the Planning Commission by Br. J. Hunter
Roberts who stated that their intention was to construct a tmelve
(12} unit apartment complex on the site for nhich the rea,slug is
requested. He further stated that this parcel of land has u con-
figuration such them construction of six duplexes as permitted
under the current zoning would tend to encroach on adjacent
properties. Mr. Roberts further stnted that adjoining property
owners had been contacted and that there uss no opposition to the
proposed construction.
The Plannln9 Commission after doe consideration of this
request found that apartment construction on this parcel of
land would eot be detrimentol to the urea provided no u,re than
tmelve (12) units were built on this site.
Hotion nas made for approval of this request, duly seconded
and carried by a rote of four with tm, abstentions.
Yery troll yours,
S! lilliam G. Kuthy
David Olch
Chairman"
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Mr. Robert B. Glenn, Attorney° representing the petitioners, appeared
before Conneil ia support of the request of bis clients,
tke property is renamed the omneTs plnn to constrnct a tmelve-nnit epnrtment couple:
thereon.
No one nppearing ia opposition to the request for request for relining,
#r. Lfrk moved tbnt Council cofcwr Jo the recemmendntiom of the City Plnnning
Commission nnd that th~ folioming Ordiannce be placed upon its first rending:
(n18403) AN ORDINANCE to nmetd Title Z¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, ns emended, end Skeet Ia. 316, Section 1966
Zone Rap, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning,
MBRR£AS, applfcnlfen hmo been aide lo lhe ConncfJ of the City of Ronnohe
to hove property identified in City alps as ell of officinl number 31604~?, n
northensterly portion of official number 3160456, and a northeasterly portion of
3160458 nnd more pnrtlcunrly described ns follows:
BEGINNING ak n point on the northeasterly line of £11sworth
Street, N. E. (formerly known as Groae Street), 53.3 feet
eorthmectevly from the southerly corner of Lot 12, Block 2,
Bpson Addition; thence uJth Ellnmorth Street, N. 35
12l.O feet to a point on the line of Charles R. Roore; thence
with the Moore line N. 54° 39* R. 172.5 feet to a point; thence
continuing with the Moore line, N. 35° 21' M., 53.0 feet to a
point on the line betueen Lots 10 old !1, Block 2, Upsnn
Addition; thence wJtb the line between Lord lO and 11, N. 54°
39* E., 125.0 feet to a point; thence S. 35° 21" E. 296.0 feet
to a point; thence with the southeasterly line of Lot 12,
5. 67° 46* M., 71.88 feet to n point; thence with the Paine
line, N. 35e 21' M. 105.69 feet to n point; thence continning
with the Paine lane, S. 54° 39* N., 227.5 feet to the place
of BEGINNING, and being portions of Lots 11 end 12, Block 2,
Upson Addition.
relined from RD, Duplex Residential District, to RG-I, General Residential District;
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission bow recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rexoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to RG~I, General
Residential District; and
NHEREAS, the aritten notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section TI, Chapter 4.1, Title IV, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, ns amended, relating to Zoning, hove been published and
posted as required and for the time provided by said section; and
RHEREAS, the hearing no provided for In said notice was held on the 4th
day of November, 1965, at 2 p.m** before t~e Conncll of the City' of Roanoke, at
which hearing nil patties in interest nnd citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard, both for and against the proposed relining; and
NHEREA5, 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 Conncii of the City of Roanoke that Title
IV, Chapter 4.1, Section'2, of The Cede of the City of Roanoke, 1956, ac amended,
relating to Zoning, and 5hee~ No. 316 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of
Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
P~op~%ty~!oceted on Ellouorth Street, N. t.. described os:
BEGINninG at o point on the eorihecoterly line of Ellsuorth
Street. N. E. (formerly keolt OS Or&ye Street). S3,3 feet
northueoterl! from the ooutberll corner of Lot 12, Block 2,
Upsol Addition; thence math Ellsuorth Street. N. 35° 21'
121.0 feet to o point on the line of Charles R. loafs;
thence aith the Ioore line N. 54° 39' E. 172.5 feet to c
point; thence coatlaeiag ulth the Nacre lies. H. 35° 21' W..
53.0 reef to a point os the line betueen Lots 10 ced 11.
Block 2. Opsoe Addition; thence with the llee betneee Lots ·
10 sod 11. N, 54° 39* E., 125.0 feet to · poJlt; thence
s. 350 21' E.. 296.0 feet to · point; thence with the south-
eosterll liae of Lot-12, s. 6?° dh' U.. 71.88 feet to · point;
thence uith the Paine line. N. 35° 21' ~. 105,69 feet to
· point; thence coetlnelag with the Pslne line. S. S4o 3q' ~.,
22?.5 feet to the plsce of BEGINNING. end being portions of
Lots 11 end 12, Block 2, Bpsou Addition.
designated ne Sheet 316 cf the Sectional i966 Zone ~sp, Citl of Eonnote, es Officio
Ye: Nos. 3160457 and northeasterll portions of 3160458 sad 3160456 be. and is
hereby, changed from RD, Duplex Residential District. to RG-I. General Resident!s1
District. and that Sheet No, 316 of the aforesaid map be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Trout and adopted by the following rote:
AXES: Messrs. Boswell. Link. Perkinson. ~rout. Iheeler and
Bayor ~ebber ................................. ~ ..... ~6.
NAYS: Mr. Jones .........................1.
ZOninG: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m,, Honday.
November 4, lnG0. on the request of Mr. John #. Gibson. et mi.. that property
located on the easterly side of Colonial Avenue, S. ~.. between Twenty-first Street
and Twenty-second Street. described as Lots I - IO. inclusive. Block 3. Colonial
Heights, official Ta~ Nos. 1271201 - 1271210, inclusive, be rezoned from C-l, Office
and Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report recommending that the request for rezoning be denied:
~October 3. 1960
The Honorable Roy L. Nebber. ~ayor
and Nembers of City Council
Roanoke. ¥1rglnfa
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of October 2, 1968 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. This petition
was presented to the Planning Commission by Mr. Ernest Ballon,
Attorney, representing Br. John #. Gibson, et al., who presented
to the Planning Commission a copy of a petition signed by all land
owners involved in this request. Mr. Ballon farther stated that
this rezoning woald a nataral extension of the C-2. General
mercial District zone along Colonial Avenue and that such rezoning
would be in conformity with the Towers Shopping Center.
After due consideration of this request and in recognition
of the following (1) that all but one Of the parcels of land
contained in this rezoning request are used in conformity with
theC-l, Office and Institutional District; (2) the intent of the
C-I, Office and Institutional District is to provide an area of
transitional use which would permit property.owners fronting on
a major street to realize the value of such a location while
affording property owners adjoining this transitional zone a
means of protection; (3) the traffic situation along Colonial
Avenue and the additional traffic such rezontng would add to an
already adverse situation; the Planning Commission recommends
denial of this request.
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recommeudlng to City Council that this request be denied,
Yer~ trm]? yoeru,
S/ William G. Kuthy
David Oich
Chuirmun'
Mr. T. L. Plunker*, Jr., Attorney,.represe?ing the petitioners, uppeured
before COuncil insupport of the request of his clients, Hr. rlunhett contendis~
*hut the renaming would be a. nuturul extension of Generul Commercial zoning along
Coloniul Avenue. '
mr. William G. Kutb~r Asslstunt Planner Director, explained the reusons
of the City Plaunlng Commission for recommending *hut the request be dealed.
Ho one appeuring in opposition to the request for rezunlng, Hr. hheeler
moved that the request be grunted and *hut the follomlng Ordinance be placed upon
its first reading:
(#10404) AN 0RDINANC£ to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roanohe, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 127, Sectionul 196(
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, iorelation to Zoning.
~N£REAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Rounoke
to have that property located on the southeast side of Colonial Avenue, S.
between Twenty-first Street and Twenty-second Street, described as Lots I - 10,
inclusive, Block S, Colonial Heights, Official Tax Nos. 1271201 - 1271210,
lnclustre~ rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutionul District, to C-2, General
CommerCial HistFict; and
R~£R£AS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land not be rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to
General Commercial ~lstrict; and
W~£REAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section ?1, Chapter 4.1, Title X¥, of The Code of the
CJt~ of ~oanohe, 1956, as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and
posted as required and faf tbs time provided by said section; und
WHEREAS, tbs hearing as provided for in said notice mas held on the 4th
day of November, 196,, at 2 p.m~, before the Council of the City of Roanohe, at
uhich hearing all parties fo interest and citizens were glrea a, opportunity to be
heard, both for and against the proposed rezontngi and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,~
ts of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
~.'~0~E, ~ IT o~,A~.o b~ tbs C .... ~lo~ the ClOy of R .... ke that
Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City of Roanohe, 1956, as
amended, relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 127 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City
of Roanoke. be amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the southeast side of Colonial Avenue, S.
between Tmenty-first Street and Tmenty-second Street, described as Lots 1 - 10,
~mmm
Inclusive, Block 3, Colonial Heights, designated on Sheet 127 of the Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, us Officio! Tax Nos. 1271201 - 1271210, inclusive, be,
and ia hereby, changed from C-10 Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General
Commercial Ulstrict, and that Sheet No. 127 of the aforesaid map be changed in
this respect,
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AY£S: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinsono Trout, Mheeler and
Hayor Mebher ..................................?.
NAYS= None ......................... O.
AIRPORT: Hr. George A, Lltohard and Mr. Glenn O. Thornhill, Jr.,
appeared before Council and advised that they wish to construct and operate a full
fixed base facllit¥ at Boanohe Municipal (Noodrum) Airport, Mr. Thornhill outlining
the following proposa! as set forth in a communication from Mr. LltchaFd to the
'City Manager under date of October 26, 1960:
WOctober 26, 1968
0239 Lowan Dr. ~
Roanoke, Ya. 24019
Mr. Julian Birst
City Manager
Roanoke, Fa.
Dear Sir:
Mr. Glenn O. Thornhill, Jr. and I are in the process of forming
a new corporation whose goal will be to build and operate a
FULL fixed base operation at Noodcum Airport, I have been
cetained by Mc. Thornhlll to organize and manage this facility.
Ne bad a meeting yesterday with the airport manager and decided
that we should now contact you by letter and express our proposal
as made to Mr, llarris.
Our plan is to construct a large hangar which will provide space
for aircraft as large as the Grumman Gulfstream and enough space
to meet current local needs.as well as overnight space for
transient aircraft. I part of this hangar would be used as a
maintenance facility and Mill offer major and minor repair as
well as a complete radio shop.
Also planned Is a larg~ concrete parking ramp and additional
space for construction of *Tw hangars as well as covered, but
open, shelters for sales airplanes.
Ne will provide, in addition to office space for our own facility,
a pilot*s lounge, a customer lounge, a conference room for
visiting executives and a ground school facility.
We will have a franchised dealership from a major aircraft
manufacturer or their distributor and would be very active in
the sale of new and used aircraft. Along there same lines we
shall offer air charter service, flight instruction and rental
aircraft.
It is hoped that we will be able to make arrangements to obtain
an agreement with the City of Roanoke whereby we will,be able to
sell fuel and oil from a ramp facility as well as from delivery
trucks operating on the airport.
A courtesy car for transportation to and from the airline .
terminal and rental service through an agreement with one of
the rental firms shall be provided.
Ne have adequate financing and expect to construct the facility
at our expense and ask only that the City of Roanoke grant us
the Bank of Salem regarding our financial arrangements.
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Oath Mr. Thorohlll nnd I take'pride in being reoognined ns
having high standards la our methods of doing business and
ue firmly believe that an operation of the highest caliber
In the field of general aviation is needed in this area and
· should,benefit the entire valley.
Since cold weather is fast approaching we are most anxious to
proceede with whatever steps are necessary to expedite matters
nad enable us to began construction as soon ns possible,
Mr. Thornhill and i would lihe to present our proposal to the
City Council at the earliest possible date and wonder if we
might prevail upon yon to arraoge this for us.
le are loohing forward to meeting with yon at your earliest
convience.
Sincerely,
S/ George A, La*chard
George A. Litcbard*
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Lltchard and Mr. Tbornhill assuring
Council that they hove aa objection to the city calling for bids on such a facility,
Mr. Doswell moved that the proposal be referred to the Airport Advisory Commission
for study, report and recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and
unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND GOgMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Pouer Company, trans-
mitting o list of street lights installed and/or removed during the month of
October, 1960, was before Council.
He. Lisk moved that the commuoication be received and filed. The motion
Mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A petition of Mr. Frank E. Sounders, Attorney, representing the
Times-World Corporation, requesting that property located an the nor*bari! side of
· inthrop Avenue, So ~., west of Twenty-third Street, described as port of Lots 19
and 20, and all of Lots 21, 22 and 23, Block 5, Wtnona Addltiont Official Tax Nos.
127Ol19 - 1270123, inclusive, be rezoned from RGb2, General Residential District,
to C-2, General Commercial District, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the request for rezontn9 be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council, The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lash and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. loiter W. Wood, Attorney, representing
Club View Corporation, requesting that a 47.49-acre tract of lend and a 6.23~aore
tract of lend located on the west side of Franklin Road, S. W., Official Tax Nos~
IRgOlO? and 1290105, be rezoned from RS-2, Single Family Residential District, to
RG-2, General Residential 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. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
FIRE pROTECTIOn: A communication from Mr. William Ellis Majors, tenderin~
his resignation as a member of the Board of Fire Appeals, was before Council.
Mr, Mheeler moved that the resignation be accepted mlth regret. The
motion uns seconded b7 Hr, Link nnd unnnlmously adopted.
BUDGET-HUSTIHGS COURT: A communion*ion from Judge Richard T, Edmardss
Jmdge of the Hustings Court, requesting that $300,00 be appropriated to
Rembershlps and Subscriptions under Section al6, *Hustings Coursee of the 1968-69
budgets to corer the increase in cost and the number of Volumes required by the
courts mas before Council.
Mr. Perhinson moved that Council concur in tbs request and offered the
following emergency Ordlnance~
(u18405) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section al6, "Bustings Court
of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 32, page 395.)
Mr. Perhlnso~ moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was second~
by hr. Trout and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Limb, PerhJnson, Trouts ~heeler and
Bayer Webber ..................................T.
MAYS: ~one .........................
SCB00LS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Communications £ron the ¥irginia ~estern
Community College and Olue hidge ET¥ Association, Incorporated, requesting that
HcNeil Beads S. ~.e be improved by the City Of hoanohe and dedicated as a public
street to provide service to the ¥1rginia Western Community College, the proposed
Southwest Junior ~lgh School and the Blue Ridge ETy Association, were before
Council.
Mr. Perhtnson moved that the communications be referred to the City
hanager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Ltsh and unanimously adopted.
PURCHASE OF PBO~ERTY-SCBOOLS: A communication from the Boanohe City
School Board, requesting that Council authorize the purchase of property located
on thc south side of Church Avenue, S. W.t adjoining Jefferson Seater ~igh School,
described as all of Lots 11, 12, R? and 28, and a westerly portion of Lots 13 and
2~, Central Parho 0ff~clal Tax ~o. 1113414, from The First National Exchange
of Virginia, Trustee of the F. B. Thomas Estate, for a consideration of
in connection with the oonstFnction o~ a gymnasium ~oF Jefferson Senior ~igh School,
war before Council.
Hr. Nheeler moved that Council concur lu the reqnest of the Boanoke City
School Board and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The motion ~as seconded by hr. Perhinson and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICEhS:
HATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that the City of Roanohe enter into a contract with York Forestry and
Land Company, Incorporated, for the management, development and use of timberland
located on the watershed properties of the city:
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"goouoke~ Virginia
November 4, 1968
gonorable Mayor aid City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gee,lames:
For, some period of time we hove been considering the
possible best course lo a proper developmeet and use of tho
tiuber growth on the Clty*s watershed properties. These properties
consist as followss
Tract I - Carvins Cove Area - Brushy Mountain - 6,212 acres
Tract 2 - Carvlns Cove Area - Tinker Mountain - 407S9 a~rec
Tract 3 - Falling Creek and Beaver Dam'Metershed - 2,000 acres
This Is a total of 13,771 acres. This represents a very
sizable balding in timber and a need for some type of management
control over it plus a program that mould provide for the cutting
and selling of proper areas and stands. There is a great deal of
timber that bas alreadF reached maturity, if nothing is done with
it, it is a potential hazard for fire or diiease.
This type of work is specialized and particularly for this
much acreage. Me do not have anyone In the organization nor are
we specifically set up to be able to develop, implement and follow
through on a long-range program. Our conclusion bas been to look
outside for someone who could do this work for us. As a result
we have had preliminary discussions with York Forestry and Land
Company. Incorporated. This firm is located here in ~oauoke. Mr.
Ben M. York is president. They are, I believe, well established
and do a large amount of work in this section of the State and
area. For the type of work that.we are talking about, la this
general area. they are employed by such firms as Allied Chemical
Corporation, Pocahontas Mining Corporation, Appalachian Power
Company, Shreveport Sulphur Company and others.
- I am attaching a copy of a proposed contract that would be
entered into for a management program. This contract outlines as
clearly as I could the specifics that would be involved in such
an agreement. The contract does not spell out but I would add
that as a preliminary part to such a program the firm would
develop aerial photographs of all of the property plotting the
boundary lines and the access and physical features. The timber
stands would be delineated and then field plots would be made of
the various stands to determine the following:
1. Species
2. Age of Species
3. Size of Species
4. Diameter distribution
5. Growth rate
6. Volume and value per acre
7. Cultural treatment needed to improve the stand, if any.
8. Estimated date for timber sale or cultural work.
On thc stands that need cutting at the present, the boundary
lines ofthe tract would be marked.
A large portion of the City*s area does not support a samtimber
stand of sufficient yield per acre to Justify o feasible logging
operation. There are several pine stands which have stagnated and
reached their maximum yield and unless these are remnved there is
no further benefit of them being off the lend and they bare reached
their potential. There are some pine stands along with some
mature hardwood sawtimber that should be harvested as soon as it is
possible.
It is generally anticipated that the harvesting would be set
up on a SO-year cycle and that probably not a great.deal more than
u hundred acres would be sold at a time or in any one year. It is
difficult to make an estimate of income but a hundred acres average
might approximate $12,500 a year, more or less* It is noted that
the arrangement with the company provides their payment to be in
the form of a fee based on sales. This would not require appro-
priation, I would feel, until actual sales were made and would
base the agreement on some measure of productiveness.
I mould recommend to the Council that authorization be
given to enter leto a contract with thic cowpany. Undoubtedly
the City Attorney mould mish to reviem the contract form before
it is finally mede available for execution if the Council lc In
agreewent with lt. I think this type or program is needed and
that it would be highly desirable rot the City to set up an
arrangement for the control and use of the timber On its water
department acreage.
Respeetf'utly submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hiram
Julian F. Hirst
City Managerm
After a discussion of the proposed contract as to the percentagesto be
paid by the city and the disposal of trimmings, Mr. Jones moved that the form of
contract be referred to the City Attorney for study and report to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report mlth regard to
plans for improving the taximays at Roanoke Municipal (Moodruw) Airport:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November 4t 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
For the Conncll*s Information, procedures are now in
progress for certain maintenance work for the improvement of
taxiway pavement, consistent with an appropriation of $15,000
in the 1968-69 budget. This involves resurfacieg in eight
different locations on the taximays. Included is the sealing
of approximately 25,000 square yards at an estimated cost of
$6,250 and 350 tons of plant mix bituminous concrete estimated
to cost $3,500 for a total of
This work will correct errors where the pavement has sunk
as much as four to five inches and has cracked badly. Continued
use without corrective action can only result iu ultimate
complete failure and reconstruction. This treatment will
complement the overlay work that ia set up in the pending airport
projects in which probably will be done next spring or summer.
About one-third of the air traffic is now jet planes and with
the anticipated increase in this percentage to 50 percent, this
work is highly Justifiable and we can expect perhaps additional
work on the runway and taxiway systems.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Nirst
Julian F. Hirat
City Mana§er#
Mr. Perklnson moved that the report be receivedand filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY: The city Manager submitted a written report advising
that Mr. Wlllard G. Blevins has offered to purchase property located in the Green
Valley Subdivision and that Mr. R. Edward Mitchell has offered to exchange right
of way for property in the area of Woodland Drive and Colonial Avenue, S.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the two offers be referred to a committee composed
of Messrs. David E. Link, Chairman, Julian F. Hirst, James N. Eincanon and J. Robert
Thomas for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perhinson and unanimously adopted.
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SALE OF PROPENTTt The City Manager submitted u written report advising
that Mrs. Fred G, Al.ufa Jr** has offered to par.hose property located on Pioneer
Road, N, M., described as Lets 16, 17 and 100 Fleming Court Map.
Mr. Perklnson meted that the offer be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. David £. Llsk, Chairman, Julian F. Mlrst, James N. Klacanon and J. Robert
Thomas for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
INDUSTMIESoMATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report
transmitting a communication from the Industrial Development and Investment Company,
requesting that the corrent lease betweeo the City of ~oaeoke and the American
Viscose Corporation, assigned to the Industrial Development and Investment Company,
for the use of Muse and Mouse Springs, be renewed for a period of twenty years
from its present expiration date of Jcly 12, 1970.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council tahe the matter under advisement. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
S£WERS AND STORM DRAXNS: The City Manager submitted the following report
installation basis with properties on each side being assessed for a division of
the fifty per cent of construction cost of one line even though more than one line
may be installed:
'Roanoke, Virginia
November 4, 196~
llonorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentle~en:
This is a question asking for a policy decision. I doubt
that it was anticipated at the time the code was written before
the days of wide highways, The current example is prompted on
Orange Avenue (U. S. 460) east of Tinker Creek and probably will
come up Iff other later highway projects.
The code provides that in new sewer line construction the
abutting property owners assume by assessment 50'~ of the con-
struction cost. This has usually been worked out on a front
footage basis. With a single sewer line along the street,
property owners on ene side were assessed one-half of the
and property owners on the other side one-half of the 50~ or
one-fourth each.
On Orange Avenue, because of the highway width (MS feet)
and convenience, a sewer line is being laid along each side of
the right-of-way. This means two lines. Sticking strictly to
the cede, the property owners on one side hare a line to pay for
and those on the other, another line. Thus, abutting owners on
each side are assessed a full 50%. They would be paying the
50~ instead of the one-half of 50~ because two lines are being
laid Instead of one.
Our question is whether City Council Considers this to be
the intent.
' We respectfully submit the question as to whether this is
proper. The assessment principle Is supposed to be based on
the point of increase ia abutting property values by virtue of
having public sewer service. The fact that there are two lines
instead of one does not make the value any greater as would
occur if the above arrangement is used. Additionally to have
two lines instead of one is not of any particular benefit to the
abutting properties but only to the Cltl.
lj
It is felt that the assessments should be computed on a
single line installation basis with properties on each side
being assessed rot · division of the 50W or only one of the.
two lines. This is felt proper even though it adds to the net
COSt to the City.
Your consideration mill be appreciated.
gespectfully submitted,
S! Julian Fo Hits*
Julian F. Blrst
City Manager*
lea discussion of the matter, Mr. Boswell stated that the sewer project
on Orange Avenue is part of a highway construction project for the benefit of the
state and the city{ therefore, the abutting property owners should not be required
to pay the full fifty percent of the total construction cost of two sewer lines.
~ayor Mebber voiced the opinion that if an exception is made for the
Orange Avenue sewer project it will establish a bad precedent.
Mr. Wheeler then moved that the present policy of assessing abutting
property owners the full fifty per cent of the total construction cost of sewer
projects be continued. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted, Mr.
Boswell voting no.
COMPLAINTS-RECREATIOn DEPAI~M£NT: Council having referred to the City
Manager for Investigation and report the complaint of Mr. and Mrs. William T.
Dalton, Jr., that it is difficult for them to keep the duelling they own at 024
Jamison Avenue, S. E,, rented because of conditions at the nearby Southeast
Community Center, the City Manager submitted the foil,ming report advising that
Police Department shifts hare been advised to give close attention to the
Community Center and to these instructions have been added instructions to par-
ticularly pay attention to any activities on the vacant lot:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 4t 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
At your meeting of October 21, 1968, the City Council bad
before it a letter from Mr. and Mrs, W. T. Dalton of 2011 6arst-
land Avenue, N. W., in complaint as to damage and vandalism to
their property consisting of the dwelling house and a vacant lot
at 824 Jamlson Avenue, S. K., next door to the Southeast
reveal debris consistent with the complainantts allegations.
There was some small amount of trash on the lot but, at the time
of viewing, this did not appear to be any more than on a number
of vacant lots in the general area.
Our review with the police department advises that the only
difficulty that has been encountered within the last month or so,
or at least since the particular incident that has olready been
before the Council, has been young people gathering outside of
the community center and on a concrete mall which adjoins the
vacant lot. This particular activity mould not seem to be
avoidable ins,long as the building is used for a place of assembly
and activity.
We have had no complaints from the parties at the dwelling
as to the letting of air out of the tires and the such as reported
b7 the house *users. The letter made reference to air hiving
been let out or u tire on the night prior to the dote of the
letter and our investigation Indicates thnt the center vas not
ia use ou that particular night. This leads us to believe that
possibl7 this ripe of activity os reported bl .the on*er mai
be caused bI other sources.
Our police department shifts have been pveviousl! advised
Respectfully submittedt
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
sas seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION: The City Attorney submitted ~ written
application of Henry Marvin Fields, t/a Fields flus Line, for issuance of a
Bedford, Virginia, via U. 5. Houte 460,
and The llertz Corporation of certain land adjacent to Roanoke Municipal (~oodrum)
reading:
(~18406) AN ORDINANCE providing for the lease to Hertz Corporation of
the Airport Entrance Road, west of State Secondary Route IlO, In Roan*he County,
Virginia0 with option I* said lessee to extend such lease for certain additional
terms set out therein nad, further, to lease, at nay time mi,bin two (2) years
after the date of said lease an additional 43,622,13 square foot parcel of lnnd
adjoining to the south, as said parcels of land ore shown on Plan No, 5124, dated
October 3, 1960, prepared in the Office of the City Engineer, for the term of years
and upon the rental, conditions and provisions set out and contained in the
following Lea~e Agreement, viz.:
THIS AGREEHEKF, made and entered into this 1st day of December, 196H,
by and between the CITY OF ROANOKE, a municipal corporation in the State of
Virginia (hereinafter called "Lessor"), and TIlE HERTZ CORPORATION. n Delaware
corporation qualified to do business in the State of Virginia (hereinafter called
"Lessee"),
HHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee desire to provide for the leasing by Lessor
to Lessee of certain real estate adjacent to the Roanoke Municipal Airport for the
establishment of facilities for the maintenance, servicing and storage of Lessee's
vehicles on the Airport, all as hereinafter more specifically provided,
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the premises and of the mutual
covenants and promises hereinafter contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree
as follows:
I. Premises.- Lessor hereby leases to Lessee for its exclusive use,
and Lessee hereby hires and takes fram Lessor, that certain parcel of land situate
in Roanoke CHun,l, Virginia, adjacent to the Roanoke Municipal Airport, described
on Exhibit #A" attached hereto, and shown on the plan or sketch marked Exhibit
"fl# attached hereto.
In addition, Lessor hereby §rants to Lessee an option to lease for
its exclusive use a certain additional parcel of land measuring approximately one
(1) acre all as marked 'Option Premises# on said Exhibit #A" and described more
particularly in said Exhibit 'B". Said option may be exercised by written notice
to Lessor at any time within two (2) years after the commencement date of this
Lease, and the Leasehold upon said option premises shall thereupon run for the
balance of the term hereof and the option term, if any, and at the then current
annual rental rate herein provided, all as hereinafter set forth in Paragraphs 2,
3 and 4 hereof. In the event Lessee does not exercise said option within the said
two (2) year period, Lessee mill be obligated to pay to Lessor the sum of Six
Hundred Fifty Dollars ($650.00).
LeSsee shall not erect a structure within fifty (50) feet of the
boundary of the leased premises fronting on the Airport Entrance Load. In the
event the Lessor shall determine to widen said road, Lessor shall have the right
upon one hundred eighty (160) days' notice in writing to Lessee to recapture any
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portion or,the leasedpremises, uhich thereafter shall u? longer be part of the
leeseholdt Lessor deems necessary to accomplish the uldenlng of said road, providedt
homever, that the Lessor as a condition precedent shall offer to Lensee au equal
amount of area contiguous to theleaqehold as described la Exhibits "A" and wA" for
mhlch Lessee shall pay rent to the Lessor at the then current rental rote as
described in Paragraph 4 hereof. In the event the right of recapture fs exercised
as aforesaid, Lessor agrees not to unreasonably disrupt any utilities servicing the
demised premises and Lessor further agrees to replace in hind or bear the cost of
replacement of any paring, fencing, gates or landscaping installed by Lessee that
may be removed, damaged or destroyed as the result of mideniug said Airport Entranct
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises (hereinafter sometimes called
"premises' or "demised premises#) with the appurtenances thereunto belonging,
together with all structures and improvements, if any, thereon upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter contained.
2. T~F~.- This lease is for n term of ten (10) years commencing as of
December 1st, 1960,
$, Ontion to Renew.- Lessee ia oranted lrrerocable options to renem
this lease for tmo (2) successive terms of fire (5) years each. These options may
he exercised bF delivery of written notice of such intent to Lessor not later than
six (6) months prior to the date of expiration of the preceding term.
4. Rental*- Lessee for and during the terms hereof, shall pay rent to
Lessor for the use and occupancy of said premises and for the rights and prlvllefen
herein granted it at the folluslng rates:
First ten (10) years - 3~ per square foot per annum
First five (5) years - 4~ per square foot per annum
Second five (5) ~enrs- 5~ per square foot per annum
Rental shall commence on the date upon mblch certain improvements to
be made by Lessee, ns more particularly described in paragraph 5 hereof, are
completed and are ready for occupancy, or shall commence one.hundred and eighty
(190) days after commencement of the first term hereof, mhichever date shall be
the first to occur.
Rental for the option premises shall be computed at the above rates.
Said annual rate shall be payable by the Lessee to the Lesser in e~ual monthly
Installments, in advance, on or before the first business day of each calendar
month of the term, at the office of the Airport Manager of the Roanoke Municipal
Airport or at an~ other place that Lessor mn~ designate in writing to Lessee. Xn
the event that the term hereof shall begin or end on any day other than, respective
the first or last day Of a calendar month, the rental payable hereunder for any
partial month of the term shal~ be prorated on a dally basis, and such prnr~ted
rental for the first partial calendar month shall be paid on the date of commence-
ment of the term.
5. Lessee's Iuerovements,- Lossee~shsll hare the right during the
term hereof, at its nun expense, et nay time and from time to time:
(n) To construct end install in and upon the premise hereby leased.
a building or buildings and such other structures end facilities ns it may deem
necessary or desirable rot the storage, maintaining ~nd servicing Of its vehicles
hereunder and for such other purposes as may be necessary or desirable in con-
nection mith its operations at the Alrp0Ft, provided, however, that Lessee shall
first submit plans and specifications for all fixed improvements to the Lessor's
City Hanager for mritten approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld,' The term 'fixed improvements' whenever used in this lease shall be
construed to Include all buildings and other structures erected upon the premises.
all fencing, grading and surfacing with stone and/or hardtop, all underground and
overhead wires, cables, pipes, conduits, tanhs and drains, and all property Of
every kind and nature, excluding trade fixtures, which Is so attached to any
building or Structure or the premises that same may not be removed without
material injury tO said property or to the building or structure to which same
shall be attached. Upon expiration of this Agreement, title to all fixed
improvements erected or installed by Lessee in or upon the demised premises shall
vest in Lessor, excluding, however, Lessee's trade fixtures and personal property,'
as hereinafter provided. Lessee shall commence construction of any fixed
improvemeAts to be erected or installed by Lessee hereunder mithln a period Of six
(6) months from and after the approval of the plans and specifications therefor by
or on behalf of Lessor, and shall prosecute the work to completion with all due
diligence; and
(b) To install, maintain, operate, repair and replace any and all
trade fixtures and other personal property useful from time to time in connection
with its operations on the Airport, all of which shall be and remain the property
of Lessee and may be removed by Lessee prior to or mithin a reasonable time after
expiration of the term of this Agreement, providedt however, that Lessee shall
repair any damage to the premises caused by such removal. The failure to remove
trade fixtures or other personal property shall not constitute Lessee a hold-over,
but all such property not removed within ten days after Lessee receives a written
demand for aucb removal shall be deemed abandoned and thereupon shall be the sole
property of Lessor. It is understood that, for purposes of this Article, the phras~
*trade fixtures* shall include, but shall not be limited to, any signs, electrical
or otherwise, used to advertise Lessee's business in and about the demised premises
all machinery and equipment used in connection with the servicing of automotive
vehicles in or about the demised premises, whether or not such machinery or
equipment Is bolted.or otherwise attached to said premises; any lift hoist,
compressor or other mechanical device used to service said automotive vehicles; and
all other miscellaneous equipment, including, but not by may of limitation, air
conditioning equipment installed in or placed on or about the demised premises and
used in connection mith Lessee*s business therein.
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6. Lessorts ImDrovementso- Lessor shall, prior to the commencement of
the term hereofz
(n) As herein provided, goes*mot, install and maintain, or hove
constructed, lnstslled and maintained to the boundary of the dewised prewises, mate
and sewerage lines, sufficient for the purposes of Lessee pursuant here*az provided,
however, that the Lessor end the Lessee shall bear equally the expense of Lessov*s
extension of a 6-inch water line in the Airport Entrance Road from State Route
to the leased premises, the total cost of nhich shall not exceed $1t2GO. O0. Lessee
shall have the right, at its sole expense, to construct, install and maintain, or
to have constructed, installed and maintained, all necessary tap lines and facllitle
and to connect the same to the aforesaid supply lines, and to receive all said
utilities and services; and
(b) At its sole expense, Lessor shall throughout the term of this
Agreement maintain and keep in repair, or cause to be maintained, kept in repair
and open to traffic, a road or roads suitable for vehicular traffic connecting the
demised premises with the.Roanoke Municipal Airport terminal buildings, which road
or roads Lessee is hereby given the right to use, in common with others, for
movement of its vehicles throughout the tern of this Agreement.
?. L~ss~e's O~lJqations.- Lessee covenants and agrees:
(a) To pay the rent and other charges herein reserved at such times
and places as the same are payable;
(b) To pay all charges for water, gas, electric power and sewerage
service consumed or used on the demised premises during the term of this Agreement,
at regularly established rates;
(c) To make no alterations, additions or improvements to the demised
premises without the prior written consent of Lessor, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld;
(d) TO keep and maintain the demised premises in good condition,
order and repair during the term of this Agreement, and to surrender the same upon
the expiration of said term in the condition in which they are required to be kept,
reasonable wear and tear and damage by casualty not caused by Lassoers negligence
excepted;
(e) To observe and comply with any and all requirements cf the
constituted public authorities and with all federal, state or local statutes,
ordinances, regulations and st andards applicable to Lessee or its use of the demised
premises, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations promulgated from
time to time by or at the direction of Lessor administration of the Airport;
(f) To pay all taxes assessed or imposed by any governmental authoritl
other than Lessor upon the land or upon uny building or other improvement erected ol
installed on the demised premises during the term of this Agreementl and
(g) To carry fire and extended coverage insurance, if obtainable,
on all fixed improvements erected by Lessee on the demised premises to the full
Insurable value thereof, it being understood end agreed that for purposes hereof
the term "full insurable value" shall be deemed to be that amount for which a
prudent owner in like circumstances would Insure similar property, but in no event
an amount In excess Of Lessee~ original cost of constructing said fixed improve-
ments, Lessor shall be named In such insurance as an additional insured, provided,
however, that any loss at this location shall be adjusted mith and payable fully
to the Lessee; and copies of such insurance policies or effective certificates of
such insurance coverage shall be kept on file in the office of the Lessor*s
City Clerk.
O. Less,r** Insnection and Maintenance.- Lessor and its authorized
officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and other representatives
shall have the right to enter upon the demised premises at all reasonable times for
the following purposes:
(a) To inspect the demised premises at reasonable intervals during
regular business hours (or at any tine in case of emergency) to determine whether
Lessee has complied and is complying with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement with respect thereto; or
(b) To perform essential maintenance, repair, relocation or removal
of existing underground or overhead wires, pipes, drains, cables and conduits now
located on or across tho demised premises, and to construct, maintain, repair,
relocate and remove such facilities in future if necessary to carry out the master
plan of development of the Airport, provided, boxever, that said mark shall in no
event disrupt or unduly interfere with the operations of Lessee, and provided.
further, that the entire cost of such work. including but not limited to the cost
of rebuilding, removing, relocating, protecting or otherwise modifying any fixed
improvements at any time erected or installed in or upon the demised premises by
Lessor, Lessee or third parties, as a result of the exercise by Lessor of its
rights hereunder, and the repair of all damage to such fixed improvements caused
thereby, shall be borne solely by Lessor.
9. Indemnificat.~on.- Lessee shall indemnify and hold Lessor forever
harmless from and against all liabilityt loss or expense imposed upon Lessor by
reason of legal liability for injuries to persons (including wrongful death) and
damages to property caused by Lessee*s use or occupancy of the demised premises
or otherwise solely by Lessee's operations or activities on such premises or
elsewhere at the Airport, provided that Lessor shall give Lessee prompt and timely
notice of any claim made against Lessor which may result in a judgment against
Lessor because of such injuries or damages, and promptly deliver to Lessee all
papers, notices, documents, summonses and other legal process whatsoever served
upon Lessor or its agents, and provided, further, that Lessee and Its insurer, or
either of them, shall have the right to compromise and defend all claims, actions,
suits and proceedings to the extent of Les*nets interest therein; and in connectio;
therewith the parties hereto agree to faithfully cooperate with each other and
with Lesson's insurer in the defense thereof.
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10. ~Jabilitv Insurance,- .Lessee shall carry publlo liability insurance,
Insuring Lessee sod Lessor against all legal liability for Injuries to persons
(including wrongful death) and dawages to property caused by Lesseeta use and
occupancy of the dewised premises or otherwise caused by Lessee*s activities and
operations on said prewises, with liability limits of not less than $100,000. ~or
any one person, and not less than ~300tOg0. fat any accident involving injury
(including wrongful death) to more than one person, and not less than $25,000. for
property damage resulting from any one accident. Lessee shall furnish and keep on
file mJth LessoFSs City Clerk a certificate of such insurance which shall provide
that Lessor is an insured under said policy, and that said policy courior be
cancelled or materially modified except upon ten (10) days* advance written notice
to Lessor.
11. United States Requirements.- This Lease shall be subject and
subordinate to the provisions of any existing or ~uture Agreement between the
Lessor and the United States relative to the operation, improvement or maintenance
of the Airport~ the execution of which has been or may be required or permitted by
the previsions of the Federal Airport Act of 1946, as amended, or any future act
affecting the operation, improvement or maintenance of the Airpcrtt provided,
however, that Lessor shall, to the extent permitted by lam, use its best efforts
to cause any such Agreement to include @revisions protecting and preserving the
rights of Lessee in and to the demised premises and improvements thereon, and to
compensation for the taking thereof, and payment for interference therewith and
for damage thereto caused by such Agreement or by actions of the Lessor or the
United States pursuant thereto.
12. Lessor*s Coven~nts.- The Lessor covenants and agrees that:
(a) Lessor is the lawful owner of the property demised hereby, that It
has lawful possession thereof, and has good and lawful authority to execute this
lease; and
(b) Throughout the term hereof, Lessee may have, hold and enjoy
peaceable and uninterrupted possession of the premises and rights herein leased
and granted, subject to performance by Lessee of its obligations herein.
13. C~ncell~tion by Lessor.- Lessor shall have the right upon written
notice to Lessee to cancel this Agreement in its entirety, upon or after the
happening of one or more of the following events, if said event or events shall
then be continuing:
(a) If. Lessee shall make a general assignment for the benefit o~
creditors~ or file a voluntar~ petition In bankruptcy or a petitton or answer seek-
ing its reorganization or the readjustment of its indebtedness under the Federal
Bankruptcy Laws or any other similar law or statute of the United States or.any
state or government, or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee or
liquidator of all or substantially all of the property of Lessee;
(b) If by order or decree of n court of competent Jurisdiction Lessee
shall be adjudged bankrupt or on order shell be made approving a petition neekieg
fin reorganization, or the reedJostweot o[ Its fodehtedoess under the Federal
Bankruptcy Lens or any lam or statute of the United States or any state, territory
or possession thereof, or under the lam of any other state, nation or government,
provided, that If any such Judgment or order be stayed or vacated within ninety
(90) days after the entry thereof, any notice of cancellation given shall be and
become void and of no effect;
(c) If by or pursuant to any order or decree of any court or
governmental authority, board, agency, or officer having jurisdiction, a receiver,
trustee, or liquidator shall take possession or control of all or substantially all
of the property of Lessee for the benefit of creditors, provided that if such order
or decree by stayed or vacated within sixty (60) days after the entry thereof OF
during such longer period in which Lessee diligently and In good faith contests the
same, any notice of cancellation shall be and become null, void and of no effect;
(d) If'Lessee shall fail to pay the rental charges or other money
payments required by this instrument and such failure shall not be remedied within
ten (10) days following receipt by Lessee of written demand from Lessor so to do;
(e) If Lessee shall default in fulfilling any of the terms, covenants
or conditions to be fulfilled by it hereunder and shall fail to remedy said default
within thirty (30) days foil,win9 receipt by Lessee of written demand from Lessor
within thirty (30) days following receipt by Lessee of written demand from Lessor
default within said thirty (30) days following such written notice, or having so
commenced, shall fail thereafter to continue with diligence the curing thereof;
(f) If Lessee shall abandon any of the premises leased to it hereunder
for a continuous period of sixty (60) days at any one time except when such
(g) If Lessor shall determine, at any time during the basic 10-year
to utilize the demised premises for Airport expansion and development purposes, in
that event. Lessor may cancel this Lease upon one hundred and eighty (180) days'
written notice to Lessee. and Lessor shall have no obligations to Lessee by reason
of such cancellation except os hereinafter provided in paragraph 15 hereof. In the
eyent of any cancellation or termination of this Agreement by Lessor under any of
the circumstances specified in this Article 13, all fixed improvements erected or
installed in or upon the demised premises by Lessee shall become the absolute
property of Lessor. as if this Agreement had expired by lapse of time.
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14, Cnncellation hv Lessee.- Lessee shall have the rights' upon written
notice to Lessor, to cancel this Agreement in its entirety upon or after the
happening of one or more of the following events, if said event or events shell
then be continulng~ '
fa) The issuance by amy court of competent Jurisdiction of on
injunction, order or decree preventing or restraining the use by Lessee of.all or
any substantial part of the demised premises or preventing or restraining the use
of the Roanoke Municipal Airport for usual airport purposes in its entirety, or the
use of any part thereof which may be used by Lessee and uhlch is necessary for
Lessee*s operations on the Airport, uhich remains In force unvacated or unstayed
for a period of at least one hundred and tuenty (120) days;
(b) The default of Lessor ia the performance of any of the terms.
covenants or conditions to be fulfilled by it under this instrument and the failure
of Lessor to cure such default within a period of thirty (30) days following
receipt of written demand.from Lessee so to do. except that if by reason of the
nature of such default, the same cannot be cured within said thirty (30) days. then
Lessee shall have the right to cancel if Lessor shall hare failed to conmence to
remedy such default within thirty (30) days follomlng receipt of such written
demand, or having so commenced, shall fail thereafter to continue with diligence
the curing thereof;
(c) The inability of Lessee to conduct its business at the Airport
in substantially the same manner and to the same extent as theretofore conducted,
for a period of at least ninety (90) days, because of fi) any law, or (ii) any rule,
ordert judgment, decree, regulation Or other action or non-action of.any governmenta
authority, board, agency or officer having jurisdiction thereof;
(d) If the fixed improvements placed upon the demised premises shall
be totally destroyed, or so extensively damaged that it would be impracticable or
uneconomical to restore the same to their previous condition as to which Lessee
shall be the sole Judge, In any such case, the proceeds of insurance, if any,
payable by reason of such loss shall be apportioned between Lessor and Lessee,
Lessor receiving the same proportion of nuch proceeds as the then expired portion
of the full lease term bears to twenty (20),years, and Lessee receiving the balance
thereof. If the damage shall result from an insurable cause and shall be only
partial and such that the said fixed improvements can be restored to their prier
condition within a reasonable time, then Lessee shall restore the same with
reasonable promptness, and shall be entitled to receive and apply the proceeds of
any insurance covering suchloss to said restoration, la which event this Agreement
shall not be cancelled but shall continue in full force and effect, and in such case
any excess thereof shall belong to Lessee;
(e) In the event of destruction of allot a material portion of the
Airport or the Airport facllitiest or in the event that any agency or instrumentallt
of the United States Government, the State o'r local government shall occupy the
Airport or a substantial part thereof, or In the event of military mobilization
or public emergency wherein there Is a curtuilment, either by executive decree
or legislative action, of normal civilian traffic at the Airport or or the use ef
motor vehicles or airplanes by the general public, or a limitation or the supply
of automobiles or of automotive Fuel, supplies, or parts for general public use,
business operations or substantialdiminutios of Lessee*s gross revenue from its
automobile rental concession at the Airport, continuing for a period in excess of
fifteen (IS) days;
(f) In the event that at any time prior to or duFlng the term of this
Agreement, Lessee's presently existing privileges to operate an automobile rental
concession at the Airport shall be terminated and not renewed;
(9) The taking of the whole or any part of the demised
premises by the exercise of any right of condemnation or eminent domain;
(h) In the event the majority of scheduled passenger flights shall be
moved to another airport serving the Greater Roanoke area, or the exlstln9 terminal
building is relocated to an area more than two (2) miles from the leased premises
as measured over existing or future vehicular roadways.
15. Valuation of Fixed Imorovemeflt~.- The fixed improvements to be
constructe~ and installed by Lessee pursuant to this Agreement and at the commence-
ment thereof arc estimated to Involve a total cost of approxi=ately $
As soon as practicable followln~ completion, Lessee shall submit to Lessor au
itemized statement, certified by an officer of Lessee, showing the actual cost of
said fixed improvements, and shallt'if so requested by Lessor, produce copies of all
invoices and other records in connection therewith. Said itemized statement shall,
unless disputed in writing by Lessor within sixty (60) days next following receipt
thereof from Lessee, constitute prima Uncle evidence of the costs shown therein,
it being contemplated by the parties hereto that Lessee shall fully amortize said
actual cost by depreciation of such actual cost on a straight line basis over a
period of ten (10) years, commenciuR with the date cf this Agreement, without.
capitalization of interest on investment and without allowance for salvage value
at the end of said 10-year period. In the event of any cancellation or termination
of this Agreement by the Lessor prior to the expiration of the tenth (lOth).year of
the term of this lease for any cause other than destruction of the fixed improve-
ments or a breach or default by Lessee hereunder, Lessor shall promptly purchase
or cause to be purchased from Lessee all of the fixed improvements on the leased
premises at the time of such cancellation or termination at acash price equal to
Lessee's actual cost os above set forth, less depreciation as aforesaid to the
nearest complete month of the initial 10-year term then elapsed under this Agreement
Cancellation or termination of this Agreement by the Lessor during any renewal or
extension of the initial 10-year term of this lease effected by Lessee*s exercise
of the options to extend said term as herein proylded shall sot bane the effect of
Imposing upon the Lessor nny obligation of purchasing from the Lessee any Improve-
ment constructed or placed upon the leased premises by said Lessee, it being
expressly understood and agreed between the parties that nil improvements construot~
or placed upon said premises by the Lessee shalle et the end of the Initial l~yoar
term hereof, be for all purposes considered as permanent improvements on said
premises and part of the realty constituting the subject of thin lease,
16, Lessee's Reserved Rights.- Nothing contained in this Agreement
shall be deemed to limit or restrict in any may such lawful rights as Lessee may
have nos or in future to maintain claims against the federal, state or municipal
government, or any department or agency thereof, or against any interstate body,
couission or authority, or other public or private body exercising governmental
powers, for damages or compensation by reason of the taking or occupation, by
condemnation or otherwise, of all or a substantial part of the demised premises,
including fixed improvements thereon, or of all or a material part of the Airport
with adverse effects upon Lessee's use and enjoyment of the demised premises for
the purposes hereinabove set forth; and Lessor hereby agrees to cooperate with
Lessee in the maintenance of any just claim of said nature, and to refrain from
hindering, opposing CF obstructing the maintenance thereof by Lessee.
17. Other Use.- Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the demised
premises or any part thereof for any purpose or use other than as authorized by
this Agreement.
lO. Liens,- Lessee shall cause to be removed any and all,liens of any
nature arising out of or because of any construction performed by Lessee or any of
its contractors or subcontractors upon the dcmiaed premises oF arising out of or
because of the performance of any work or labor upon or the furnishing of any
materials for use at said premises, by or at the direction of Lessee.
lg. Time.- In computing Leasee's time within which to commence
construction of any fixed improvement or to cure any default as required by this
lease, there shall be excluded all delays due to strikes, lockouts, Acts of God and
the public enemy, or by order or direction or other interference by any municipal,
State, Federal or other governmental department, board or commission having levis-
diction, or other causes beyond Lessee*a control.
20. Paraoranh Headi~qs.- Paragraph headings herein are intended only
to assist in ready identification and Shall not be in limitation or enlargement of
the content of any paragraph.
21. Notice.- Any notice or other communication from either party to the
other pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed sufficiently given or communicated
if sent by registered mail, with proper postage and registration fees prepaid,
addressed to the party for whom intended, at the following address:
For Lessor: City or Roanoke
Attention: City Manager
Municipal Building
Moaeoke, Vlrglefn
For Lessee: The Hertz Corporation
Attention:
660 Hediaoe Avenue
Nee York, New York 10021
or to such other address as the party to be given such notice shall from tine to
time designate to the other by notice given in accordance hereulth.
22. Assionment and Sublett~.- Lessee shall neither assign or transfer
this Lease norsublet all or any portion o! the demised premises mithout the prior
written consent of the Lessor.
IN MITNESS MHKREOF, the parties have caused these presents to be executed
by their respective officers or representatives thereunto duly authorized, as of the
day and year first above written:
Attest:
City Clerk
Assistant Secretary
Attest:
CITY OF ROANOKE,
By
Mayor
TIlE HERTZ CORPORATION,
H~
Vice President
STATE OF VIRGINIA )
) To-wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE )
X, a Notary Public in and for the City
of Roanoke, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that ROY L. NEBBER and
VIRGINIA L, SHAW, Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Roanoke, whose
names as such are signed to the foregoing agreement bearing date the let day of
December, 1968, have each personally appeared before me in myCity and State
aforesaid and acknowledged the same.
GIVEN under my hand and seal this day of
19 :
My commission expires:
Notary Public
STATE OF )
)
CITY OF )
To-wit:
I, , a Notary Public in and for the City of
, ia the State of , do hereby certify that
and , Vice President and
Assistant Secretary, respectively, of The Hertz Corporation, whose names as such
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are signed to the foregoing agreement bearing date the 1st day of December, 1966,
have each personally appeared before me In my City and State aforesaid and
noknouledged the same.
GIVEN under my hand nnd seal thins day of ,
lq :
My commission expires:
Notary Public
DE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, prior to execution of the al*res aid lease,
the City Manager and the lessee shall determine and agree upon the estimated cost
of the fixed improvements to be installed upon the leased premises by the lessee at
the commencement of the term thereof and the City Attorney shall enter the amount
thereof in the place provided therefor in Paragraph 15 of the aforesaid Lease
Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAI~£D that, upon full execution of the aforesaid lease
by Hertz Corporation, the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and hereby are authorized
and directed, for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke, to execute and to seal and
attest, respectively, said lease and to acknouledge the same, in duplicate, the
original thereof to be delivered to said lessor and the executed copy thereof
to be retained in the Office of the City Clerk.
The motion ~as seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins*n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................. 7,
NAYS: None ...................... O,
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Attoruey submitted the following report
recommending the adoption of an Ordinance directing and providing for the acquisi-
tion of certain parcels of land and certain easements in land masted and needed by
the City of Roanoke for the widening and improvement of a portion of Franklin Road,
S. ~. (U. S. Route 220):
~November 4, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
~entlemen:
Since the last meeting of City Council the appraised values of
six (6) additional parcels of land needed to be acquired for the
above project have been approved by officials of the Virginia
Department of Highways, and, mom, by the City. Manager, one of
which, consisting of a temporary construction easement, is offered
to be donated to the City for a nominal consideration of
The aggregate value of all said parcels, as so appraised, is
$884.00. These valuations have been established by competent
appraisals made by not less than tm* individual real estate
appraisers and are approved by the Department of Highways and
by the City Manager as sums proper to be offered to be paid by
the City to the respective property owners for the land or
easements required to be obtained in each case.
! heremJth submit an ordinance which describes ned assigns the
respective appraised value or each of said six (6) parcels.
Upon adoption of the ordinance, the Council mould authorize
and direct the acquisition of the abovemenlloned parcels of
laud or easements therein, and mould specify the amounl to be
offered as contlderation in each case.
It is respectfully recommeeded that the aforesaid ordinance be
adopted by the Council.
Respectfully,
S/ Jo N. Klncanon
City Attorney"
Hr. Llsk moved that Council concur la the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordlnancet
(~10407) AN ORDINANCE directing and providing for the acquisition of
certain parcels of laud in fee simple and of certain easements in land wanted and
needed by the City for the uldenlng and improvement of a portion of Franklin'Road,
S. W., (U. $. Roate 220), under Project 0220-120-1020 RW-201; fixing the con*
sideration offered to be paid by the City for each said parcel of land and/or
easement and other terms and provisions of such acquisition; providing for
negotiations for certain options; providing for the CltySs acquisition of said
lands and easements by condemnation, under certain circumstances; authorizing the
City Attorney to move for the award of a right of entry on each or any of said
properties for the purpose of commencing its work of improvement; and providing
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Trout, Rheeler and
recommending the adoption of an Ordinance amending Ordinances No. 10130 and No.
widening and improvement of Franklin Road, S. W. (O. S. Route 220):
"November 4, 1960
Roanoke, Virginia
Parcel 035 was heretofore authorized to be acquired for the
above project by Ordinance No. 10130, and payment of the sum of
Sd,295.00 was authorized to be made therefor. Parcel 055 was
the sum of $1,622.00 was authorized to be paid for that parcel.
of each said parcel, approximately fifteen feet of the land
originally contained in Parcel 035 mas sold and couvvyed by its
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I hare prepared and transmit herewith an ordinance mhich
mould amend Ordinaeoes No, 18130 and No. 18059 so as to
reflect the recent change In ownership and would make what
! am advised is proper adjustment of the amounts mhich
should now be offered to he paid b7 the City to the respect-
ive landooners,
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. KJacanoa
City Attorney*
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#18408) AN ORDINANCE amending certain provisions of Ordinance No.
10059 and Ordinance No. 10130t both relating to the City's acquisition of certain
land and easements necessary for the widening and improvement of Franklin Road,
S, M.t (U. S. Route 220), under Project 0220-128-102, RM-201; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 39B.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Trout, Nheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Attorney submitted the follomlng report
recommending the adoption of a Resolution relating to the relocation or adjustment
of utility facilities in connection with a portion of the Franklin Road Project:
'November 4~ 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
Of the City Council
Gentlemen:
There is transmitted heremith for consideration by the Council
a resolution such as ia required by the Department of Highways
to be adopted by the local governing body with reference to the
relocation and adjustment of utilities affected by construction
of subject project, the provisions contained in the last half
of the resolution being such as are suggested by the City Manager
to be necessary and proper in connection with the City*s assur-
ance contained in the first resolving clause of the resolution.
It is recommended that the Council take favorable action on the
aforesaid resolution.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N, Kincanon
James N. Klncanon"
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the following Resolution:
(niB409) A RESOLIYfXON relating to the relocation or adjustment of
utility facilities in connection with the City*s Franklin Road, S. W., Project
0220-128-103, C501, B601, B602.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 39g.)
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~r. Llsh m,red the edoptloo of the aec,la*i,,. The motion mas sec,,dad
bi Nr. Nheeler and adopted bI th~ follculog vote:
Halor lebber .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
IXDDSTRIE$: The Industrial DeTelopteat Au*h,ri,I of the CJi
Roanoke. Virginia. submitted the f,Il,ainU report recommending that the Clt
Jut, ~lth the CJtl of R,an,Re bI Nacke Properties. Incorporated. from a 9.00-acFe
parcel of land heretofore conveled bI the cltI to Nacke Properties. Incorporated.
and to certain other parcels of land aggregating 1.202 ocres~
"October 31. 1960
B,n,ruble Halo, and Hembers
of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke. Vlrgiola
On Nednesday. October 23. the Industrial Development Aa*h,ri*I
of the GitI of Roanoke convened for its organizational meeting.
adopted bIlaws and elected officees in accordance aith the
provision of the Code of Virginia.
Application nas made bi the Mache rCS Vending Companl. a mb,Ill-
owned subsidiary of The ~acke Company. to contel its pr,pertI to
the Indostrial Development Authority. The Au*h,ri*I would
tarn proceed to lease the property to the Hack, rCS Vending
CompanI. uhich lease ~ould be granted by The Mac~e C,mpa,l. its
parent, and. as a result, bonds ~ould be sold bI the Authority.
On JulI 19. 19~8. hi deed. the City of B,an,k, sold the property
to Rack, Properties. Inc.. n uholll-o,ned subsidiary of Tho
~ache C,mpa,I ~hich deed contained the following restrictions:
(1) That the partI of the second part hereby covenants
that it ,ill not. uithin tm, lears from the date of this
the property herein c,nv,led. ,ithout the express consent
of the party of the first part expressed b~ Ordinance or
R,solution of its CltI Council;
(g) That the party o~ the second part further covenants
that it ~t11. uithin tm, years from the date of this
instrument, commence or cause to be commenced construc-
tion of a building upon the property herein conveyed
· herein the party o£ the third part ~lll c,nd,ct a part of
all of its busioess op~rations in the Cltl of Roanoke;
(3} That. should said second party failt for anI reason.
to commence or cause to be commenced construction of the
building referred to in (2)~ supra~ al*bin tao lears from
the date of this instrument, the partI of the second part
her,bi covenants that it ulll. thereupon, and at the
request or demand of the partI of the first party con-
tained in a Resolutioo of its Citl Council accompanied b~
offer of tender by the party of the first part to said
partI of the third part of the sum of $40.000.00.
senting the consideration herein paid. reconvey to the
part of the first part the fee simple unencumbered title
to all of the land herein conveyed, free and clear of the
lien of taxes or of any other lien or encumbrance created
thereon by anI act or failure of either of the said parties
of the second or third parts hereto.
The Authority for the sale is contained in Ordinance
177~$.
By virtue of the fact that the contract for the erection
of this pr,pertI has already been let to J. lalher
Calduell. Inc.. General Building Contractors. construction
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kan started sad the property will bo oomvoyed to tko
Industrial Developmeat Authority, it is* therefore0
requested that the City, by Ordlaunnet=uaive the restrictions
cos*sited ia the deed and permit the Naeke Properties, Inca,
and Tho Maoke Company to convey the property to the Manke
VCS Vending Company oho mill, in turn, convey it to the
Authority. The Maoke Company will eot us grantor to the
lease when the matter is finalized with the Authority.
Your consideration of this matter will ~e greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
S/ Jack C. Smith
Jack C. Smith, Chairman
Industrial Development Authority
Of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
P.S. The Macke VCS Vending Company Is the Company that has
always been located In the City of Roanoke and is the
regional and local headquarters for the Piedmont-
Shenandoah Division of the Macke
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Indus*ri:
Derelopment Authority and offered the following Resolution:
(mlU410) A RESOLtrtlON releasing the obligation of certain restrictive
covenants heretofore entered into with the City of Roanoke by Macke Properties,
Inc., from a certain 9.8U acre parcel of land heretofore conveyed by said City to
said company and to certain other parcels of land aggregating 1.202 acres.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 400.}
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber .............................................. 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ...........................
REPOIrFS OF COMMITTEES:
PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS: The committee appointe~ to study the bid of the
Hodges Lumber Corporation for the construction of a park shelter in East Gate
Park in the amount of $16,O25.00 and for the construction of a park shelter in
Jackson Parkin the amount of $16t3b$.80, ~ith an alternate bid in the total amount
of $32,140.00 if awarded the contract for the construction of both shelters,
submitted the following report recommending that the revised bid of Badges Lumber
Corporation in the amount of $29t260.00 for both shelters be accepted and that
necessary funds be appropriated in connection with the total cost of the two
projects:
"Roanoke. Virginia
November 4, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roannket Virginia
Gentlemen:
Recently the City of Roanoke received bids for the
construction of tho park shelter buildings, one each for East
Gate and Jackson parks. ?he 1968-69 budget contained
$14,000.00 each for these park shelters.
Only one bid was received, that of Hodges Lumber
Corporation, in the amount or $16,024.00 for East Gate Park
and $16,365.00 for Jackson Perk, with an alternate bid In
the total amount of $320140.00 If awarded the contract for
construction of both.
Your committee contacted several other contractors who
generally bid on work of this nature to determine if reblddlng
of thin project was In order. Me were fo/armed that thane
other contractors are busy and could not properly handle
additional work at this time. They could not say for certain
that they could bid this project at a later date.
Based upon this information and Councllts instructions
to study this bid for possible redactions, your committee
contacted the lone bidder and negotiated the following
possible deductions:
1.City forces to bring East Gate construction site to
finish grade - deduct $?$0.00 from bid price,
2. City forces to construct water and sewer service
to within rive feet of these b. ildings - deduct
$2,130.00 from bid price.
Based upon these deductlon~, It Is recommended that City
Council accept the low bid of Badges Lumber Corporation in a
revised amount of $29,260.00 end that Council, by budget
ordinance appropriate an additional $20000.00 to corer the
cost of the construction, procurement of water pipe and meters
and the cost of the bid advertisement. Total cost of the
shelter for East Gate Park is $15,237.50 while the Cost of the
shelter for Jackson Park Is
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Byron E. Bauer.
Byron E. Bauer, Chairman
S/ Rex T. Mitchell
Rex T. Mitchell
S/ Bueford B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson*
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the following emergency Ordinance acceptin9 the revised proposal of
Hodges Lumber Corporation:
(~18411) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of park shelters
ia the East Gate Park and in the Jackson Park; accepting a certain bid made to the
City therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, pave 401.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adop~ed by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkioson, Trout, Wheeler and
Hayor Webber ............................. ?.
NAYS: None ...................... 0.
Mr. Link then offered the following emergency Ordinance approprlatln9 the
additional sum of $762.S0 for the Jackson Perk Shelter and $1,237.$0 for the East
Gate Park Shelter:
(#18412) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordein Section #89, *Capital
Improvements,~ of the lgG0-Gg Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 402.)
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Hr. Llsk moved the od,prioR of the Ordlnooce. The motion wes seconded
by Hr. J,eeo end od,pled by the f, Il,wi.ag vote:
AYES: M,Jars. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Trout, 'Mheeler and #oyor
Mebber ....................................... ?.
NAYS: Nome ........................ O.
DEPARTMENT OF PBBLIC flOR%S: The committee oppointed to tabulate bids
received on furnishing six new reversible snow plows submitted the following report
ret,BReading thom the bid of H,miss Equipment Corporation on furnishing six new
reversible snow plows with seem'i,mol trip blades ia the os,un* of $3,870.00 be
accepted:
"R, on,k,, Virginia
November 4, 1968
Honorable Hayer and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen: ..
On Monday, October 28, 1968, City Council opened bids on
six new reversible snow plows. Five bids were received, however,
only the bid of Remiss Equipment Corporation, in the amount of
$3,870.00. was for reversible snow plows with sectional trip
bi,des. The other four bids were for an alternate bid item,
plows on which the total moldboard would trip.
The snow plows presently in use in the City of Roanoke
have the sectional trip blades and we hove on hand approximately
$900 worth of spore parts plus sectional rubber blades. Experience
has shown that due to the sec%lonolization of these blades, repair
and maintenance coats on our snow plows have been reduced, os
has down time due to blade replocement.
It is the considerate recommendation of your committee that
City Council differ from its established policy of accepting the
low bid and accept the bid of me.isa Equipment Corporation to
furnish six reversible snow plows with the sectional trip blades
for the amount of $3,670.00. Adequate funds are available.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ H. Cletus Broyles
H. Cletus Broyles
S! ~ueford B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson
S/ Byron E. Hamer
Hyron E. Hamer"
RF. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~18413) AN oRDIHA~CE providing for the purchase of six (6) new reversib
the City for furniahing and delivering said equipment; rejecting certain other
bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For fell text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ho. 32, page 403.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, task, Perkins,n, Trout, #heeler and Mayor
Mebber ........................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
FUEL OIL: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on furuishlu
tbe fuel oil requirements of the City or Roanoke for the period from November 1o
1968, to October 31, 1969, submitted the following report recommending that the
lam bid of Pure Oil Division-Union Oil Company of California rot No. I fuel oil
in the net amount of $,1351 per gallon and the low bid of Sinclair 011 Corporation
for No. 2 fuel oil in the net amount of $.1188 per gallon be accepted:
'October 31, 1968
Honorable Heyor and City Conncll
Roeaohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On October 2Bt 196B, bids were publicly opened and read at the
meeting of City Council for furnishing and delivering fuel oil
to the various depertwents of the City of Roanoke for the period
beginning November l, 1968 end ending October 31, 1969. AS cea
been seen from the attached tabulation, bids were received from
five firms.
The Pure 011 Division of the Union Oil Company of California
submitted the low bid on No. I Fuel Oil as listed below, after
considering their offer of a 1~ discount for payment within IO
days following the date of each delivery.
Tank lagon Price
Less Discount
Net
Sinclair Oil Corporation submitted the
as listed below.
$.1720 per 9al.
.O369 per 9al.
$.1351 per gal.
lam bid on No. 2 Fuel Oil
Tanh WaDon Price $.1610 per gal.
Less Discount .O422 per gal.
$.llflO per gal.
It is recommended by your committee that the bid of The Pure Oil
Division of the Union 011 Company of California be accepted for
supplying No. I Fuel Oil. and that the bid of Sinclair Oil Cor-
poration be accepted for supplyln9 No. 2 Fuel Oil. The bids of
both firms conform to all specifications and requirements of the
City of Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S/ Byron E. Bauer
Byron B. Hamer. Chairman
S/ H. Cletus Broyles
H. Cletus Broyles
S/ Bueford B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson~
Hr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n18414) AN OROINANCE providing for the supply to the City of its annual
requirements of No. I fuel oil and No. 2 fuel oil, accepting certain proposals made
therefor; rejecting certain other bids made to the City for furnishing said fuel
oil requirements; and providing for an emergency.
(FaF full text of Ord.lnance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 404.)
Mr. Perkinsou moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde
by Hr. Nheeler and adopted by the ~ollowing vote:
AYES: Bessrs. Boswell. Jones. Link. Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and Hayer
Nebber ..................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................O.
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PAIRS AnD PLAYGIOUNDS-GARRAGE IRhOVAL~ The Sanitation Oevelopmeot Commlt~
shbmltted the following report ulth regard to plans for future refuse collection eR(
disposal in the City or Roanoke recommending that Council nnthorlze appraisals end
prellmieery negotiations on tea parcels of lnad adjacent to the eli7 incinerator
for nme as n transfer stetlonl the reodvertJslng of bids for major equlixleM to be
used fa landfill nperotloao with the provJnion tbnt the bids may be submitted eJthe
on the basis of purchese-melntenaoce method or n strictly lump sum purchase method
or both; the stipulation that in the bidding et least two bids mill have to be
reoeived under the purchase-maintenance method on any item of equipment for n bid
to be opened under the purchase-maintenance arrangement end considered; and the
condition that when the bids ore received Council will act as a committee of the
whole to review said bids:
"Roanoke, Virginia
~ovember 4, 1968
Ronornble #myer and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Your sanitation development committee submits the two following
recommendations to the City Council:
1. Prep'arty at Incinerator Area. We consider that the area of
the present incinerator offers a good location for a future
trans'fer station. In the construction of n transfer station
there are two alternates at this site. Preliminary studies
have been made and it Is felt that a portion of the present
inciberntor building could be converted, with additional
alternate could be to construct the transfer station beside
the incinerator which would leave the incinerator for future
use and also provide the transfer station. The topography
of the ground and the center-City location and access ~ the
primary highnoyn both now and with futuke development of the
Kimball ProJect makes this a good location.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize appraisals
and preliminary negotiations on ten parcels of land bound
on the east by City property, on the south by Shenandoah
Avenue. on the west by Fifth Street. N. E.. and on the north
by Gilmer Avenue. The actual authorization to purchase
uould have to be brought backto the City Council after
appraisal and negotiations.
This property, as we understand, is included within the
Kimball Redevelopment Project. If the Council gives the
permission as herein requested, it would be proposed to
review this matter with the Redevelopment and Housing Authority
ns to possibly pulling the property from the Kimball Project
to be handled directly by the City or hav~ng the authority
to handle it still os a part of the project with later sale
hack to the City. Hecause of time and complications your
committee prefers the former arrangement wherein the City
would acquire and the property would be removed from the
Project.
2. Purchase of Equipment. As the City Council will recall in
for the landfill operation, the advertisement was on the basis
of Purchase--Maintenance method. The City received only one
bid, this was not opened because It was felt by the committee
and the Council that there wan not an element of competition
on which the bid could be considered.
Your committee still feels that this method of bidding end
possible purchase bas merit and should receive further
consideration by the City Council.
We recommend that thin equipaent be reudvertised for bldn nad
that the specifications and readvertisemeut provide that bldn
BOy be submitted by dealern either ca'the strictly lunp sum
purchase aethod or oe the Purchnseo~Nainteusuce method or
both, In ,thor words a bidder could'propose his equipment
under one method or the other or if he manted to he could
subnit the sene equipment under both methods and the City
Council would than have e choice.
Re further would recommend that it be underntood in the
bidding that on each item of equipment there would have to
be nt least two bldn received under the Purchase--Maintenance
netbod-on any item Of equipment for · bid to be opened under
the Purchsse--Mnintennnce arrangeaent and that method to be
considered on that particular piece of equipment.
Me further would recommend that when the bidn are received
that the City Council set as u committee ns the whole to
review these bids.
Your comnittee his other matters under consideration mhfch
we would hope to submit back to you es early es practical,
Me are awaiting advice from the Planning Commission of Roanoke
County us to uny presentation or appearance that they u, aid
request of the City in connection with the application
for the Brushy Mountain sanitary landfill operation. Re
hope to be in a position to give strength and support to the
value of that location both for the City of Roanoke and for
the entire Roanoke valley.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ John M. Boswell
John M. B, snell, Chairman
S/ David K. Llsk
David K. Link
S/ Ju'lian F. Birst
Julian F. Blrst#
Mr. Boswell moved that Council adopt the report of the committee. The
motion was seconded by ar. Link and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18392, fez,ming property located on the north
side of Georgia Avenue, N. E., described as Lots IS - 16, inclusive, and part of
Lot 19, Section 3, Fairmount Map, Official Tax Nos. 3061115 - 3061118, inclusive,
from RD, Duplex Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, having
)reviously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was
again before the body, Mr. Perkinson offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
'(niB392) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 20 of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 306, Sectional
1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text.of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 393.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was
seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted by the f, Il,ming vote:
AYES: #essrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and Rayor
Webber ............................................. T.
NAYS: None ..............................O.
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SPECIAL FSSHITS~STREETS AND ALLEYS; Ordinance ~o, IO390t permitting the
continuation of nn encroachment of the rear portion or a building located at 806
Second Street, S, W,, betmeea Elm Avenue end Houctafm Avennee as' requested by Mr.
Leonard F. Aaglle, having previoosly, been before Council for its first reading,
read and laid over, mas again before the body, Hr. Xheeler offering the follnming
for Its second reading and final adoption:
(#18390) AN ORD INASCE permitting the continuation of an encroachment
of the rear portion of a building located at No. 806 Second Street, $. H., over the
public alley abutting said building, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 394.)
Hr. Wheeler waved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. TFont and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perklnson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber ..................................?,
NAYS: None ..........................O.
INDUSTRIES: Council hating appointed a uem Industrial Development
Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, as provided for In Chapter 33, Title
15.1-1373 of'the Code of Virginia, as amended by the 1966 General Assembly, the
City Clerk presented the resignotiom of Messrs. James E. Jones, John J. DuLler,
Denton O. Dillard, Roy C. Berrenkohl, W. Bolling Xzard, Clarence E. Pond and
Robert W, Woody as Commissioners of the City of Roanoke Industrial Development
Authority, created pursuant to Chapter 643 of the 1964 Acts of Assembly of Virginia,
as amended by Chapter TO of the 1966 Acts of Assembly of Virginia.
Mr. Llsk then offered the following Resolution accepting the resignations
and providing for the suspension of the organization and operation of the City of
Roanoke Industrial Development Authority created pursuant to Chapter 643 of the
1964 Acts of Assembly of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 70 of the 1966 Acts of
Assembly of Virginia:
(n18415) A £ESOLOTION feint/fig to the CITY OF ROANOKE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMEh~ AL~BORITY and providing for the suspension of its organizat ion and
operation,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 405.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote;
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber .............................
NAYS: Noue ........................ O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council having referred a request of the Roanoke City
School Board that $80.00 be transferred from Supplies to Personal Services, $20.00
from Supplies to Operation of Plant and $1,500,00 from Supplies to Fixed Charges
under Section ~38000, *Schools - Model Kindergarten** of the 1968-69 budget, in
order that the School Board might close this account, to the City Attorney and the
City Auditor to prepare the proper amendment to the budget, they presented saBe~
mhereupom, #r. Jones offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(w16416) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordnln Section s36000, macho.la -
Model Kindergarten Program** of the 1960-69 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32. page 407.)
Mr, Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins.n, Trout, Wheeler and
mayor Webber ................................
NAYS: None ......................... O,
BUDGET-SCWOOLS: Council having referred the request of the Roanoke City
SchoOl Board that a total amount of $109,$54.00 he appropriated for a New Careers
Pr.gram to the City Attorney and the City Auditor to prepare the proper amendment
to the budget, they presented same~ whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following
emergency Ordinance appropriating $190,594.00 to Personal Services and
to Fixed Charges under Section ad0000, *Schools - New Careers** of the
budget:
(u10417) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section ~4~000, *Schools,-
New Careers,w of the 19~0-~9 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 32. page 407.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption o~ the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perkins.n, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber .........................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .....................
SPECIAL pERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure permitting The Times-World Corporation
to construct two underground gasoline pipe lines under and across the alley
separating its office building and mechanical building, extending from Second Stree
to Third Street, S. M** between Campbell Avenue and Salem Avenue, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Jones moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(Z19410) AN ORDXNANCE authorizing the construction and maintenance by
Times-World Corporation of a certain encroachment under and across a pobli~ alley
leading from Second Street, S. S., to Third Street, S. W., in the block between
Campbell Avenue and Salem Avenue, S. W., upon certain terms and conditions.
WBEREAS, because of the unexpected failure of a certain underground
gas.lice storage tank located on pr.peril Of ~lwes-World Corporation, an emergency
situation has been imposed upon said property owner, causing said owner to request
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that it be permitted to construct and maintain certain underground pipelines across
the public alley hereinafter mentioned, which authority the Council is willing to
grant, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter contained.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIRED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Times-World Corporation be and is hereby authorized and empowered to construct end
maintain two (2) underground gasoline pipelines, encased in concrete, across the
public alley separating the Office Building from the Mechanical Building of
Tinez-Morld Corporation) said alley extending from Second Street, S. J., to Third
Street, S. W., in the block between Campbell Avenne and Salem Avenue, S. #., all
such authority and permission herein granted to be subject to the following express
1. That the underground pipelines and concrete casing thereof shall be
constructed and installed in good and workmanllhe order in accordance with a eertait
plan therefor prepared by thompson and Payne, Architects and Engineers, dated
October 30. 1960, entitled 'New 0asolloe Tank - Times Rorld Corporation,w a copy of
which said plan is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, such pipelines to be
laid at such depth io said alley and in such location as is approved by the City
Engineer;
2. That the construction and operation of said pipelines shall in
nowise damage, interfere math or adversely affect any public mater line, drain or
sewer line, or other public utility nos or hereafter located and constructed in or
under said alley;
3. That Tlmes-Rorld Corporation, its successors and 'assigns. by acting
hereunder and by execution of an attested copy of this ordinance, agree to lndemnif
and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damage to persons or
property by reason of the construction and maintenance of the aforesaid gasoline
pipelines under and across said alley; and
4. That the authority herein contained shall be held and deemed to be a
license merely, and shall be revocable at the pleasure of the City of Roanoke or of
the 6eneral Assembly; and that nothing herein contained shall be construed to relie~
the aforesaid owner from liability for any negligence on its part.
BE IT FURTBER ORDAINED that the City Building Commissioner shall make
reference to this ordinance on the building permit issued to Times-World Corporation
for the construction of the aforesaid pipelines.
(Date)- 1968
Roanoke, Virginia
The within authority is hereby accepted, subject to the terms and
conditions hereinabove contained:
TIMES-WORLD CORPORATION.
(Title)
/
The motion was seconded by Hr. Trout and adopted by the follomlag vote:
AYES: Wessrs, Oosmell, Jones, Liske Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ........... ~ ..................
NAYS: None ...... ~ ...........~ ..... O.
WF, List then offered the follomlng Resolution approving the Issuance of
a temporary, conditional permit to The Times=World Corporation, conditioned upon th~
approval of Ordinance No. 10410 at Its second and final reading and the taking
effect thereof:
(~10419) A RESOLUTION approving the issuance of a certain temporary
permit.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 32, page
Mr. List moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hosmell, Jones, List, Perklnson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor ~ebber ................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
BUDgET=SEWERS AND STORR DRAINS: Council having referred a recommendation
of the City Manager that $2,000.00 be appropriated for overtime of sewer maintenaoc
personnel to the City Attorney and the City Auditor for preparation of the proper
amendment to the budget, they presented same; mhereupon, Mr. List offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(~104R0) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~67, "Sewer
Maintenance** of the 1960-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 403.)
Mr. List moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
'AYES: Messrso Boswell, Jones, List, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor ~ebber .................................. T.
NAYS: None ..........................
AIRPORT: Council having referred the recommendation of the City Manager
that the City of Roanoke concur in the intervention of the State Division of
Aeronautics of the State Corporation Commission with respect to the application
of Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, to the Civil Aeronautics Board to provide plane
service from Roanoke and other Virginia communities to Chicago, Illinois, to the
City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure approving the application of
Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, and authorizing the state to represent the interest
of the City of Roanoke before the Civil Aeronautics Board in the matter of such
application, he presented same; mhereupon, Mr. ~heeler offered the folloming
Resolution:
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(,18421) A RESOLOTION approving the application of Piedmont Aviation,
Inc., to the Civil Aeronautics Board for authority to provide single plane serviee
from Roanoke and other Virginia communities to Chicago; and authorizing the State
Corporation Commission of the Commonuealth of Virginia, Division of Aeronautics,
to represent the interests of the City of Roanoke before the Civil Aeronautics Board
lo the matter of such application,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 32, page 409.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the follnmlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkins,n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ..................................7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
DELINQUENT TAXE$~ Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing Aim to cause suite In equity to be instituted and
conducted for the poop*se of enforcing the lien for delinquent taxes and other
assessments against certain properties in the city, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Wheeler offered the foil*mia9 Resolution:
(siR422) A RES0~UTION 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 pr*portia:
in the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 410.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins*n, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ...... ~ ......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
AIRPOI~: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing and directing the City Manager to enter fat* a contract
with Eubank, Caldwell, Dobbins, Sherertz and Franklin, Architects and Engineers, for
the purpose of preparing and providing plans, dramlngs and specifications for
completion of the covered concourses on the aircraft apron sides of the Terminal
Building at Roanoke Municipal (No*drum) Airport, and to advertise for bids on
the project, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(ulO423) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of architectural
services to prepare and provide plans and specifications for certain additions to
the Municipal Airportt consisting of completion of the covered concourses on the
aircraft apron sides of the Terminal Building; directing the advertisement for bids
for constructing such improvements; and providing flor an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 411.)
Mr, Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uaw seconded
by Hr, Link end adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Webber .............................
NAY$~ None .......................
AIRPORT: Hr. Nheeler offered the rolloming Resolution expressing the
appreciation of the Council of the Clty of aoanoke to the Federal Aviation
Administration for the installation of the Instrument Landing System facilities
at Roanoke municipal (Woodruw) Airport:
(#1fl424)~ A BE$OLUTIOM expressing the City*s appreciation to Federal
Aviation Administration rot the installation of Instrument Landing System facllitle~
at Roanoke #unicipal Airport.
(For full text of Resolutiont see Resolution Book Mo. 32, page 412.)
Mr. #heeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion mas secondec
by Hr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Webber .................................
~A~S: Hone ......................... O.
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Mr. Llsk moved thai lie report of the City Manager be received and filed.
The motion ua* *mounded by Hr, Ho*nell amd unanimously adopted.
Mr. Wheeler then moved that the appointments be considered in executive
session, The molioa wan seconded by Hr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
Ar*er the executive session, Mayor Webber called roe aomioalions to
the twelve vacancies,
Mr. Perklason placed In nomination the .amen or Mrs, Alice J. Schlossberg.
Mr. fl. Purnell £ggleston, Me. Robert S. Gold,mi*h, Jr,e Mr, Curtis L, Lemon, Mr.
Andrem H. Thompson, Mrs. Charles S, Perkins, Jr** Mrs, James H. Sumpter, Jr.e The
Reverend Noel C. Taylor, Mrs. Clarence L. Hunter, Mr, Herbert H. Moore, Jr**
Clyde G. Roland and Mr. Pennia Brown.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Alice J. Schlossberg, Mr.
U, Parnell Eggleston, Mr. Roberl S, Goldsmith, Jro, Mr. Curtis L. Lemon, Hr. Andrew
Thompson, Mrs. Charles S. Perkins, Jr., Mrs. James B. Sumpter, Jr., and The
Reverend Noel C. Taylor were reelected as members of the Advisory Hoard of Public
Welfare for a term of three years beginning November 0, 196S, and Mrs. Clarence L.
Hunter, Hr. Herbert H. Moore, Jr., Mr. Clyde C. Roland and Mr. Pennie Drown were
elected as members of the Advisory Beard of Public Welfare fOP a term of three years
begfnfling ~orember 0, 1960, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. SCULOSSBERG-MR. ECGLESTON-MR. GOLDSMITH-MR. LEMON-MR. THOMPSON-
MRS. PERKINS-MRS. SUMPTER-REVEREND TAYLOR-MRS. HUNTER-MR. MOORE-MR. ROLAND-MR.
BROWN: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber .......................................... 7.
SCHOOLS: Mayor Webber pointed out that there fs a vacancy on the Roanoke
City School Board for the unexpired term of Mrs. Mary Wade Williams, resigned,
ending June 30, 1969, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Link placed in nomination the name of C. Andre Kerns.
There being no further nominations, the Reverend C. Andre £erns was
elected as a member of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired term or
Mrs. Mary #ad* Williams, resigned, ending June 30, 1969, by the following vote:
FOR REVEREND KERNS: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perhlnson, Trout,
Wheeler and Mayor Webber-~ .......................
INDUSTRIES: The City Clerk reported that Messrs. Clarence E. Ponde
Robert W. Woody, Jack C. Smith and Roy C. Uerrenkohl have qualified as Directors of
the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for terms
ending October 20t 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972, respectively.
Mr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion wan
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
There being na further b~lness, Mayor Webber declared the meeting adjourn*
A P P R 0 V E D
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, November 11, 1969.
The Council of the City of Roanoke wet io regular meeting In the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, November 11. 1960. et 2 p.m** the
regular meeting hour, uith Mayor Webber presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. nosuell, James £. Jones, David R. Lisk.
Frank N. Perkins,n, Jr., James O. Trout, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Roy L.
Webber ........................................
ABSENT: None ....................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. BJrst, City Manager, Mr. Byron K, Honer,
Assistant City Manager, Mr, James N. ~lncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
Ih~OCATIOH: The meeting was opened mlth a prayer by the Reverend John O.
Atkins, Pastor, Belmont Christian Church.
Mayor Webber welcomed a group of students from Parma, Ohio, who are
visiting Roanoke for a meek as pert of an exchange program with the local public
high schoola.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AUBITORIUU-COLISEUM: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
furnishing and installing permanent seating for the Roanoke Civic Center Auditorium,
Unit A, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.mo, Monday,
November 11, lgGO, and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Webber asked
If anyone had any questions about the advertisement and e* 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 one bid received
from J. B. Pence Company in the amount of $155,620.00.
Mr. Lisk 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 was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Howard E. Radford
Julian F. Blrst and John W. Chappolear, Jr** as members of the committee.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
furnishing and installing permanent seating for the Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum,
Unit C, said proposals to bo received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday,
Norember 11, 196U, and to be opened at that hoot he[ore Council, Mayor ~ebber 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;
the base bid covering 8,373 plastic backs and seats, alternate I covering
382
upholstered seats and the balance plastic, alternate 2 covering 8,373 special
plastl~ seats end alternate 3 covering 8,373 upholstered seats with plastic backs~
Bidder Base Rid Air. =1 Alt. =2 Alt.
Ideal Seating Company $165,259.24 $170,478.20 - $204,808.13
American Desk Manu-
facturing Company . 171o298.17 179,866,17 _- 250,506.97
J. 8, Pence 171,517,00 176,090.00 $213,898,00 202,980.00
Mr. Perkfnson moved that the bids be referred to a co=mi*tee to be appolnt~
by the Mayor Sar tabu'lation,' report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance With the recommendation oS the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Howard E. RadSord
Julian Fo Hirst and John N. Chappelear, Jr.t as members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
TAXES: The following communication from a committee oS the American
Association oS Retired Persons and the Association of Retired Railroad Employees,
requesting that the tax credit of $450.00 to owners oS real estate over sixty-five
years of age with a gross income of less than $2,000.00 per year be increased due
to inflation and an increase in taxes, was before Council:
#510 Albemarle Avenue, S. E.
November 6, 1968.
Ronorable Roy L, Mebber, Mayor
Members of Roanohe City Council.
Gentlemen:
We wish to call your attention again to Ordinance No.
16225 that was adopted by City Council January 25, 1965. This
Ordinance provides certain tax credits on homes owned by
Income £rom ail sources that exceeds $2,000.00.
According to information furnished by 'the Federal Covernment,
inflation has since 1965 eaten away more than 12% of the parches- .
lng power of the $2,000.00. Take the 12~ inflation, the
utility tax, and the 4% sales tax away ~rom $2,000.00, or an even
smaller income, and there Js left a pitiably small amount oS money
with which to buy food, cIothes, and with which to keep a home in
8*cause these conditions do in fact exist here in Roanoke,
this committee, representing the two Chapters of the American
Association of Retired Persons that are located in Roanoke, and
representing the Association of Retired Railroad Employees,
Roanoke District, hereby petitions you gentlemen to appoint
committee who are =embers of City ConncIl to meet with us at
your early convenience to discuss informally the urgency for, as
well as the feasibility of increasing the amount of tax credits
granted by this Ordinance.
Signed,
Chapters 42 and 514, American Association of Retired Persons:
S! E, R. Pats~l S/ N. A. Melvin
President, Chapter 42 President, Chapter 514
The Association of Retired Railroad Employees, Roanoke District:
S! Dale Harris
President
S[ V. M. Heazel, S! A. A. Aker~
Co-Chairmen, Policy Committee'
t
Mr, Jones moved that the request he referred to a committee coBposed Of
Messrs. John N. Hosuell, Chairman, Frank N, Ferklnson, Jr** and Vincent S, Wheeler
for study, report and recommendation to Council in connection with a study the
committee is making of this question, The motion mas seconded by Hr. Lisk and
unanimously adopted.
STADIUM: A communication from Mr. William Brill, Sports Editor of The
Roanoke Times, suggesting that only team buses amd police cars be allowed to park
inside Victory Stadium during football games, that only four to six ticket gates be
opened at these games, depending on the anticipated attendance and that turnstiles
be used at said gates to keep a tighter check on attendance mas before Council,
Mr. Lisk moved that the communication be referred to the Stadium Advisory
Committee for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
IKfEGRATION: A communication from the Outgrowth Committee ~ the First
Presbyterian Church of Roanoke, recommending that Negroes be appointed to serve
on the Roanoke City School Hoard, the City Planning Commission and the Hoard of
Zoning Appeals as quickly es possible, that such groups as the N. A. A. C. P. and
the People*s Voters League be consulted to assure that the appointees selected by
Council ore trnly representative of the black American community in Roanoke and
that for the broadest possible representation no citizen be asked to serve on more
than one such Hoard, or Commission, mas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be taken under advisement. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
ZONING-AIRPOI~: Council having requested the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County to review its regulatory land use pattern established by zoning
regulations and to adopt comprehensive and height zoning regulations applicable
to land within the Jurisdiction of Roanoke County in the vicinity of Roanoke Municip
(Woodrum) Airport, a notice from the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors that the
request of the City of Roanoke has been referred to the Roanoke County Planning
Commission for its recommendations, was before the body.
Mr. Lisk moved that the notice be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY: A communication from The First National Exchange Bank
of Virginia, advising that it is interested in purchasing city-owned property locate,
on the south side of Pioneer Road, N. W., east of Willlamson Road, described as Lots
16, 17 and lO, Block 1, B. E. Price Addition, Official Tax No. 2090109, to be used
for future expansion of the Bank and the ~illiemson Road Branch Of the United States
Post Office, was before Council.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. David K. Lisk, Chairman, Julian F. Hirst, James N. Klncan~n and J. Robert
Thomas for study, report and recommendation.to Council. The motion was seconded by
Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERSz
STREET LIG~rrs-HousING*SLHE CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted tho
following report recommending that the street lighting improvements previously
authorized for the Hurt Pork Housing Project be amended by the deletion of five
2i,ooo lumen underground mercury vapor street lights and the addition of seven
7,000 lumen overhead mercury vapor street lights as a result or the use of existing
poles owned by the Housing Authority along the streets in the project:
"Roanoke, Virginia
Norember 11, 19Aa
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On October 30t 1967, members of City Council by Resolution
No. ITHIS, authorized the Appalachian Porter Company to install
additional street lighting in the Hurt Park Hoosiog Project. A
portion of this work mas accomplished in May of this year;
however, the project interior street lighting has not been
accomplished. In the original resolmtion it called for this
interior lighting to be high intensity (21,000 lumen) lights
with undergeoand distribution and be on all new metal poles.
Since passage of this resolution several meetings have been
held between representatives of Appalachian Power Company, the
Housing Authority, their consulting engineer and the City lanager*s
office. These meetings resulted in a d~cision to reduce the
number of poles on the City streets by using existing periphery
poles for street lighting and by using existing poles already
along the street. The number of poles has been reduced by five
(5) and this also greatly reduced the aeouot of underground
distribution which would be needed. Use of a number of 21,000
lumen mercury vapor street lights on special metal poles has been
reduced; hoaever, the number of 7,000 lumen mercury vapor lights
on existing poles has been increased, with a corresponding increase
Jo cost of sixty-five cents (3.65) a month.
It 15 recommended that Resolution 17013 be revised as follows~
1.Delete five underground 21,000 lumen mercury vapor
street lights at the following locations:
Two on Westview Avenue, S. M.
One on Eighteenth Street, S. N.
Two on Westport Avenue, 5. ~.
2. Add seven 7,000 lumen overhead mercury vapor street
lights at the following locations:
Three On Sestview Avenue, S. W.
One on Eighteenth Street, S. ~.
Two on Westport Avenue, S. W.
One on Salem Avenue, S. N.
The new layout for street lighting will coordinate with the
project's electrical system mhich is overhead around the
perimeter with underground in the interior and will be more
attractive due to the elimination of unnecessary poles.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J~llan F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst, City Manager*
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. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted the following repay*
=Rosa,he, Virginia
~ovember 11, 1968
Honorable Hsyor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentleoea~
We are encountering difficulties in meeting anything in the
way of a leaf collection schedule, It la considered that It
requires between six and seven cycles of the City to complete a
normal fall leaf collection schedule. Customarily the pressure
has run from about September 15 to mid-December oF later, depend-
ent upon the fall and volume. During the heaviest period, a
cycle of the City will tahe between four end five me,ho. This is
a function of the street cleaning division. This division carries
a complement of approximately 34 personnel which includes IO
heavy equipment operators, including night sweepers, ?truch
drivers and 16 laborers, including the 3 hand cleaners in the
business district, plus supervisory personnel.
In past years, In addition to the required strength, it has
been generally possible to provide from refuse collection six or
seven men over into street cleaning to assist in the leaf collec-
tion.
The equipment in this division is comprised of IO truths,
2 front end loaders, 3 vacuum units and S sweepers. In regular
leaf collection most of this equipment is used ia the program
with, of course, the. sweepers working their normal schedule.
· ith the requirement of six or seven cycles to cover the
City per season we have this year, to mid-November, completed
only one-half cycle. This is an obvious measurement of the
extent to which we afc behind. We have tried to operate under
present conditions and requirements in the hope that there would
be relief which would enable us to handle leaves wi,bout specific
action; however, the time situation and the continuing problem
does not appear to give us any opportunity to get bach onto
leaves without that which is recommended below.
The main problem Is labor shortage and the second problem
Is the assignment of trucks to the landfill. Our total East
Cate landfill operation is based on hauling dirt. We haul for
sometime from northwest but are now fortunate to have shorter
runs from just east of the City limits. Six truchs in street
cleaning are being used daily. This is tying up the equipment
plus the additional problem that these are eot heavy duty dirt
hauling truchs and we are running short loads plus increasing
maintenance expense. With a full load, we should be averaging
about $?0 yards per day but are actually only averaging 400
yards. In rainy weather the average is somewhat less because
of difficulties in operation of the landfill site.
I would consider this dirt hauling to be over and above
normal expected work requirements and in order to release this
equipment for normal requirements, it should be given special
handling.
It is estimated $12t000 would be required to enable us to
contract this hauling. Very favorable unit prices are available
and a much faster job cae be accomplished. It is recommended
that this amount be appropriated and that we be in a position
to convert to private hauling within a weeh. To do this, we can
either negotiate with contractors on a unit bid basis or tahe
unit bids through the Purchasing Agent to be brought into City
Council next Monday.
With the labor situation Council is somewhat familiar. On
November ? there were 15 Laborer'I vacancies in refuse collection
and 4 ia street cleaning. The average vacancy is about 23 per day.
We are carrying about six or seven with very poor attendance
records who should be dropped but cannot be replaced. There is
some good fortune In that the incinerator is not operating and
these personnel are being used on collection. When the
incinerator reactivates, we will have to offset this loan. Of
the 16 laborers in street cleaning, there is an average shortage
of four to six per day, approximately four are assigned to refuse,
leaving six to worh of which four have specific regular assign-
meats.
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If the trucks cnn be released from dirt hauling we cae
· ssign ·bout 12 men out of street maintenance to mark ia the
le·f pickup progr·m, This mill not be full requirement, ns it
takes about 22 laborers to effectively spar·re our le·f
colleotioo,
lo refuse collection in the post in the meek before ·rd
the meek ·fter Th·nksgiving, there has been no leaf collection
with the ·sslgnment or street cle·ning into refuse collection
to signet the three=day holiday. Me mill bare to mahe some
allouonces for this this year which mould cra·re au interruption
in · leaf collection once st·rted. Oar refuse collection pl·n
this year, during the meek of Thanksgiving mill be to try to get
as much as possible of the five days within the three avail·hie
d·ys. The Monday after Th·nksgivicg me mill return to our
regular schedule.
If oil of the ·bore is done, le·f collection can be started
the meek of November 18 and function for five days. It mould be
interrupted and then resunedt starting the ueek of December 2,
To maintain · system, pickups mill move as the clocks
starting in northeast and progressing around the City.
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Julian F. Hfrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Managerm
In reply to a question raised by Council, the City Attorney expressed the
opinion that contracting for haoling dirt to the East Gate Landfill does not come
under the provision of the City Charter that any purchase, public work or improve-
meet costing more than $5,000.00 shall be executed by contract after public
advertisement and competition.
After a further discussion of the mattero Mr. Link moved that ~ouncll
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the following emergenc}
Ordinance appropriating $12,000.00:
(~10425) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =69, *Refuse
Collection and Disposal,~ of the lq68-69 Appropriation Ordinance, aod prortdt~g
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Bock No. 32, page 429.)
Mr. Llsk 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, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted the foIlowicg report
recommending that $1,R00. O0 be transferred from the Riverdale School demoIltion
project to provide for the furntshin9 of additional electrical current to the
Roanoke Public Library and Elmwood Park:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November 11, 1968
Ronorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Electrical load growth at the main municipal library and
additional lighting in the remodeled Elmwood Park have over-
loaded the existing transformer hank in the electrical vault
the main library.
Installation of an additional 96 lot electrical heat loado
presently in the procurement stage, homever, will Increase the
loading to approximately
ns intolerable situation end as the existing transformer vault
is not large enough to house u larger transformer, Appalachian
Power Company has proposed,to connect this load to the City
underground distribution network.
Appalachian proposes to furnish this installation to the
library property line~ houever, from that point to the existing
interior distribution system will be the financial responsibility
of the City. The City will need to extend four each four-inch
fibre conduits and conductors from the existing building vault
to the property line to meet Appalachiants underground service.
City forces and funds are available to install the conduits;
however, provision and installation of the conductors would be
accomplished by Appalachian and their contractor at the Clty*s
expense. Under this arrangement the following advantages will
be obtained:
1. Adequate power mill be available
2. All transformers and high voltage lines will be
removed from the area, thereby lessening the chances
of inquiry as mall as making this foFmer vault
available storage space.
3. All overhead wiring will be removed from,his area,
as telephone company engineers are willing to
remove their above ground lines at the sane time.
Funding of the City's portion of this work mould require the
payment of $1200.00 to Appalachian Power Company. As insufficient
funds were appropriated to the Library project to fund this pay-
meet. it is suggested that $1200.00 be transferred from the
RJverdale School Demolition project under Department Code 64.
Maintenance of City Property; Object Code 2fit Maintenance of
0uildlngs and Property to Libraries. under the same department
and object code. It is recommended that City Council, by appro-
priate budget ordinance, approve this transfer of funds.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Utrst
Julian F. Hers,
City Manager#
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(a18426) AW ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section c64, *Maintenance
of City Proper,y,* of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance% see Ordinance Uook No. 32, page 429.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconde
by Hr. Wheeler and ndopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. 0unwell. Jones. Liskt Perklnson, Trout. Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ..................................
NAYS: None ....................... O.
AIRpOI~f: The City Manager submitted the following report advising that
the lease between the City of Roanoke and the Air Terminal Parking Company for
operation of the automobile parking lot at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport
expired October 30. 1969, and that he plans to proceed with the preparation of an
advertisement for bids. writing in a very general statement that possible physical
revisions may be made in the parking lot and that cooperation of the lessee would be
anticipated in the operation of the facility during the period of any construction
and expansion:
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"aoauokeo Virginia
November lie 1968
Honorable Hiy°~ and city Council
Roanoke, Virginia
GentleBeo~ '
The present lense rot the public parking facility at the
Airport Bade ultk Air Terminal perking Company, expired on
October 30, 196H, Ne mere umnre of the anticipated expirntion
of this three-year agreement but bad held ap taking.action of it,
In anticipation of possible.changes lathe parking lot ia con-
nection uith the overall plans of the area.= These overall plans
were primarily guided by the proposed expansion of the east side
of the termiaal.uhlch would affect the roadBay and in turn the
parking lot area. It has been anticipated that advantage mould
be taken of this situation to improve the roadway Immediately
in front of the terminal and with some relocation of the public
parking lot to provide an expansion of the lot as mell as a
special area for rental cars. These changes could hare bearing
on the contents of a new parking facility lease agreement and
we had anticipated the possibility that Into a lease agreement
De might uork out in either the specifications or the bid or in
an agreement mltb the successful bidder, or both, provisions and
conditions under which the operator might participate in the
expansion or make adjustments in bls operation at the time of
the expansion.
X had instructed our people that me would proceed math the
present lessee on a month-to-month basis under the terms of the
present lease anticipating that perhaps mithin a month or tmo
the development plans would materialize. As it appears now that
there woald be some number of months involved before the Council
mould consider the terminal development, ! feel that we mill go
ahead with a preparation of an advertisement, writing in a very
general statement that possible physical revisions may be made
in the parking lot and that cooperation of the lessee mould be
anticipated in his operation of the facility during the period
of any construction and expansion.
If this arrangement is not consistent mJth the wishes of the
City Council, yonr advice mould be appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. HiFst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
M:. Trout moved that the question of a nam lease for operation of the
automobile parking lot at Roanoke Municipal (Hoodrum) Airport be referred to t he
Airport Advisory Commission for the purpose of making a study of any proposed
changes in the parking area at the airport and to submit its report and recommenda-
tion to Council and that, in the meantime, the City Attorney be directed to prepare
the proper measure providing for the interim operation of the parking lot by the
Air Terminal Parking Company on a month-to-mouth basis.. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted. .
PAY PLAN-DEPARTHEN~ OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted the
follomieg report recommending that during the assignment of other city employees
to the task force system their duty hours be considered as the hours of said system:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November Il, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia '
Gentlemen:
As Council is aware there is unfortunately frequency in the
assignment of street cleaning laborers to refuse collection to
offset the shortage of refuse personnel, Street cleaning
ewployees are OR au eight-hour-a-day meek and pa7 schedule.
Refuse collectors under the tusk'torce'generully complete their
work it less thau the eight hours of the normal day. This is
requiring that the street cleaning ewployees assigned over to
refuse flulsh their work along with the rest of re*use then have
anywhere iron aa hour to two hours remaining in their eight-hour
schedule. These wen have to be picked up and carried to another
Job or some brief work in order to finish out their hour or so a
day. Additionally. this causes some employee discontent when a
group of employees finish their duty and a majority can leave but
a few bare to be held over under these conditions.
I feel that under the circumstances, which I wish mere
avoidable, that it constitutes un unfair arrangement.
It is recommended that the City Council indicate its
concurrence that under the clrcuwstances of assignment of other
employees to the task force system that during such assignment
their duty hours be considered us the hours of the system.
This may take an ordinance revision which we will be glad to
prepare but if it can be done otherwise this would be equally
satisfactory.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. BJrst
City Manager'
Hr. Perkinson 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. Trout and unanimously adopted.
NATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report advising
that the November issue of a national magazine, in an article relating to public
Mater supplies, listed the City of Roanoke as one of three Virginia localities
bearing need for improvement in its water system because of the provisional
classification that Roanoke has held for several years solely because of the physic~
absence of a cover on the Crystal Spring Basin and transmitting copy of a communica-
tion from Mr. E. C. Meredith, Director, Division of Engineering, Virginia Depsrtment
of Health, to the editor of the magazine refuting the article and outlining data
to show the actual situation.
Mr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
secouded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF pROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report trans-
mitting copy of a communication from Mr, J. E. Wlllett advising that he Mould like
to purchase city-owned land located on the north side of Carver Avenue, N.
west Of Courtland Road, Official Tax No. 3070501, for use as a parking area in
connection with the motel he plans to construct on adjacent property, the City
Manager stating that he would hope at this time no commitment would be made as to
the sale of this property, pending full evaluation of any potential use by the city,
including a relationship to the Civic Center and Its operation. Mr. Hoswell moved
that the matter be referred to a committee composed of Messrso David K. Lisk,
Chairman, Julian F. Hirst, James N. Mincanon and J. Robert Thomas for study, report
and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously
adopted.
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ANNEXATIOH-CONSOLIDATION-LEGXSLATIONt Council having requested the
Governor of Virginia to cause to be submitted to the General Assembly of Virginia,
meeting in special sbtsion, proposed legislation applicable to the County of Roanoke
and to the governmental subdivisions mithln the outside boundaries thereof, permitti
the consolidation of the parts of Roanoke County with any one or more cities or
towns physically situate mlthio the geographical boundaries of such county, and of
requisite legislation to permit the consolidation of other governmental services
and/or agencies tn such area, as well as the consolidation of the school systems Of
any one or more cities and/or Roanoke County, the City Manager submitted n written
report, transmitting copy of a similar Resolution adopted by the Council of the Town
of Vlnton on October 30, 1968.
Hr. Roswell moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on the
examination o£ the records of the Garden City Elementary School, the Flshburn Park
Elementary School and the Raleigh Court Elementary School for the school year
ending June 30, 1969, advising that the exawloatioo of the records Of the respective
schools was made In accordance with the generally accepted auditing standards, that
oil the records were in order and that the statement of receipts and disbursements
for the respective schools reflects recorded transactions for the period and the
financial condition of the fund of each school,
Mr, Link moved that the reports be received and filed, The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Zhe Airport Advisory Commission submitted the following report
recommending that Council authorize a change In the Airport Master Plan to include
a naa general aviation type runway and taxlway approximately 3600 feet long parallel
to the existing NE/Sm runway beginning at the east end of the E/N runway and
designating the area bounded by the new parallel runway, the new airport access road
and the building setback line on the east side of the ~W/SE runway for general
aviation hangars and non-exclusive facilities with a view of accepting detailed
bangor and facility proposals from all interested parties:
"Roanoke, Va.
November ?, 1968
Roanoke City Council
Gentlemen;
At a scheduled meeting of Council's Airport Advisory Com-
mission, held at the Airport Mednesday November 6, 1968, The
matter of selecting sites for oew haogars to be.constracted by
Fixed Bose Operators and others at their cost was considered at
length along with related Airport developmeots tncludlog ao
architects presentation of the type materials to be used on the
walkway concourses.
¥oor commission members present voted unanimously to
recommend the following to Council:
1. That Council authorize a change in the Airport Master
Plan to include; (a) A new General Aviation type
runway and taxiway approximately 3600 ft. long parallel
to the existing NE/SM runway beginning at the East end
of the E/w runuay and, (b) The area bounded by the
new parallel runway, the new Airport access road and
the building set back line on the East side of the
~/SE runway be deslgnate, d for General Aviation
Hangars and non exclusive facilities.
If recommendation ~1 is approved by Council and
subsequently by the Federal Aviation Agency Oistrlci
Airport Engineer that Council consider nccepling
detailed Hangar and Facilities Proposals from all
interested parties.
Respectfully submitted
S! Vincent S. Mheeler '
VINCENT S. WHEELER, CHAIRMAN
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Vincent Mheeler,)Chalrman
James O. Trout )
Samuel R. Stuart)
T. E. Frantz )
R. E. Elliott )
Martha Ztllhardt) COMMITTEE
Robert M. Moody ) MEMBERS
Julian F. Blrst ) PRESENT#
Marcus Maplan )
William H. Carder)
Marshall L. Harris)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Mheeler moved that Council adopt
the report of the committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. Richard Ro Quick that a portion
of a 9.031-acre tract of land and a portion of an O.75-acre tract of land located
on the north side of Franklin Road, $. W., east of Beechwood Drive, Official Tax
Nos. 1290601 and 1290602, be rezoned from C-I, Office and Institutional District,
to C-2, Ceaeral Commercial District, the City Planning CommlssJon submitted a
mritten report recommending that the request for rezoning be granted.
Mr. Lisk moved that a public hearing on the request for rezaning be held
at 2 p.m~, December 9, 1966. The motiou nas seconded by Mr. Perkinsoa and
unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a petition of fifteen residents requesting that
property located on the southwest sideof Forest Hill Avenue, N. W., described as
Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 6, Plasters Map, Official Tax Nos. 2060628, 2060629 and
2060630, be rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to RD, Duplex
Residential District, the City Planning Commission submitted the folloming report
recommending that the request for rezoning be denied:
"Norember 7, 1960
The Honorable Roy L. ~ebber, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of November 6, 1969 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. This is an
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unusual rezoalng request as the petition for retching has
been flied by adjoining property owners and not by the .
owners of the property in question, The Zoning Ordinance
in this regard states under Section 67. Auendmeats that:
'Any such amendment may be initiated , . , by petition of
any property omner addressed to City Council,'
Hr. Jimmy Allman representing the petitioners was
present at the Planning CommiSsion meeting or October 23
and at that time stated that the petftionershad eh*aimed
information that the property was to be utilized for apart-
men* construction. He further stated that the petitioners
was opposed to such a use on this property as:
1. It would be incompatible With the single family
residential character of the neighborhood,
2. It would require the opening of the paper street
segment of Forest Hill Avenue, between Liberty
Road and Spring Hollow Avenue. This in turn would
open Forest Hill Avenue to through traffic.
3.The apartment complex would compound the traffic
problem along Forest Hill Avenue.
4. They had not been notified at the time this property
mas retched to permit apartment development.
The Planning Commission delayed any decision on this
request due to a difficulty in locating and contacting the
owner of the property in question.
At the regular meeting of November 6, Mr. John H. £ennett,
Jr,, Attorney, represented Mrs, Mildred H. Walker, owner of
the property and stated:
1. That a building permit had already been requested at
the time when the petitioners requested that this
land be rezoned. Said permit having been recently
Issued.
That 21 apartment units would be constructed on the
the site, which in his opinion could not be con=
3.That*he traffic generated by these apartments due
Forest Hill Avenue.
4. That sufficient off-street parking in conformity with
the Zoning Ordinance would be provided.
The Planning Commission after due consideration of this
request is of the opinion that the existing zoning of the
properties was properly formulated. It might be stated in this
connection that this laud was rezoned from the Ceneral Resi-
dential category to the C-l, Office and Institutional District
aa part of the overall rezoning prepared in connection with the
adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance in 1965, It is the further
opinion of the Planning Commission that development of these
apartments as proposed will not generate any excessive traffic
on Forest Hill Avenue.
Accordingly, motion was made, duly seconded and unanimously
approved, recommending to Council that this request be denied.
Very truly yours,
S/ William G, Kuthy
David Dick
Chairman*
It appearing that under the circumstances the petitioners do not desire
a public hearing on the request for rezoning, Mr. Zront moved that Council concur
in the reoomsendatlon of the Clt7 Planning Commission and that the reqoest for
rezonlng be denied, The motion mas seconded by Mr. Link ~nd enanlmously adopted,
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Oro and Mrs. Maynard H, Law that
property located On the north side of Melrose Avenue. N, #** be*mean Thirteenth
Street and Fourteenth Street, described as Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 25, Melrose
Land Company, Official Tax Nos, 2221912, 2221913 and 2221914, be rezoned from
RG-It General Residential District, to C-l, Office and Institutional District,
the City Planning Commission submitted a mritten report recommending that the
request for rezoning be granted.
Mr, Lish moved that a public hearin9 on the request for rezoning be held
at 2 p.m** December 9, 1968. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Perkinson and
unanimously adopted.
INDUSTRIES: The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanote,
Virginia, submitted the following report requesting that $500.00 be either appro-
priated or transferred to the Industrial Development Authority so that it may carry
out its assigned tasks:
"November 7, 1968
TO MAYOR ROY L. WEBBER
AND
MEMBERS OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Gentlemen:
As you are aware, the Industrial Development Authority of the
City Of Roanoke is currently working with the Macke Company
on their new Roanohe facility.
For payment of essential expenditures such as letterhead,
minute book, seal and other expenses such as attorney fees -
which will be reimbursed by tenant - the Authority does need
a modest funding.
We respectfully request that $500.00 be either appropriated
or transferred to the Authority so that it may carry out its
assigned tasks.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Jack C. Smith
JACK C. SMITH
CHAIRMAN"
After a discussion of the matter, the City Attorney stating that such an
appropriation is in order, if Council so desires, Mr. Jones moved that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure approving the payment of funds
not to exceed $500.00 from the 196B=69 budget for and On behalf of the Industrial
Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
REpORtS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The Civic Center ProJect Committee submitted the
following report requesting that it be discharged:
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~October 30, 1968
The Honorable Bo7 L, Yebber
Mayor, City of Roanoke
Xuoiclpal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Webber*
I think the ~eceat meeting of our Committee with representatives
of the City and the Architects-Engineers was most Informative
and beneficial to all concerned.
Now that the construe*ion of the Civic Center is progressing
nearly on schedule, we feel that our work has been completed.
Accordingly, we request that you consider this letter an oar
final report and discharge us,
Bay me assure you that it has been a privilege to serve On the
Committee and to have had a part in helping Roanoke obtain such
a monderfol facility. Please do not hesitate to call upon us
if me can be of further service.
Sincerely,
CIVIC CENTER PROJECT COMMITTEE
S/ Robert W. Woody
Robert Wa Woody
Chairmanm
Mr. Jones moved that the committee be discharged as requested and that
Council extend its appreciation to the committee for a Job well done and that the
City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure accordingly. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Perkinson then moved that the Mayor appoint a Roanoke Civic Center
Advisory Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hheeler and unanimously adopted
Mayor Webber stated that he mill appoint the Roanohe Civic Center Advisory
Commission at a future date.
DEPARTRE~F OF PUBLIC WORKS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on furnishing fourteen trucks for various municipal departments submitted
the following report recommending that the respective lam bids be accepted and that
}667.9fl be transferred to the proper accounts in connection mith thn purchase of
the trucks:
*November 5s 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Co~ncl]
Roanoke, Virginia
Bids were received and opened at the meeting of City Council on October 28t 1968
for the purchase of fourteen new 1969 Model Truchs. As can be seen from the
attached tabulation, bids were received from'four firms.
On Item 1, Dave Hallman Chevrolet, Incorporated, trading as Diamond Chevrolet,
submitted o bid of $3,$96.30 for supplying one new Omo-too cab and chassis only,
f.o.b, truck factory, Pontiac, Michigan, and quoted shipping charges of }104.25
for delivering the cab and chassis to Chattanooga, Tennessee where a l~-ton wrecker
and body will be furnished and mounted by others. Therefore, the aforesaid firm is
low bidder on Item I at a total sum of }3,500.55, which includes trade allowance
for a 1954 Chevrolet Truck with Wrecker and Body.
The above mentioned flr~ also submitted low bids on certain other items as follows:
ITEM NO~ QUANTITY AND DESCRIPTION PRICE F~O~B~ ROANOKEt VA,
6 Two new 1/2 Ton Pickup Trucks, Cabs and
Chassis only, less trade allowance for
tmo old trucks, a 1963 Dodge and a
1962 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup } 3.161.30
OUANTITY AND DESCRI[~ION pRICEF.O.B. ROANOKE.VA.
One new 1/2 ton Pickup Truck ulth Utility
Body, less trade allowance for one old
truck, a 1961GMC 1/2 ten pickup $ 1,044,30
Au*rim Motors, Incorporated submitted low bids on the following Items:
ITEM NO, OUANTITY AND DESCRIPTION PRICE F.O.Be. ROANOKE,VAs
" 2 One neu 2 1/2 Ton Cob and Chassis with
Damp Body, less trade allowance for
one old truck, a 1957 Ford 2 1/2 ton, m409 $ 5,156.49
3 One hem 2 1/2 Ton Cab and Chassis with
Dump Body, less trade allowance for
one old truck, a 1959 Chevrolet 2 ton,
m402 5,131,49
Magic City Motor Corporation submitted lom bids on the items listed belom:
~EM NO, ~ANTITT ~ND DESCRI~TIO~ PRICE F, 0,8,ROANOKE, TAt
4 One new I Ton Stake Body Truck, less
trade allowance for one old truck, a
1950 Ford I 1/2 ton dump, =153 $ 20517.26
5 One new 1/2 ton Pickup Truck with Service
Body (no trade-In) 2,612.45
T Two nam 2 Ton Trucks mith Platform
Bump Bodies and Tool Compartments, less
trade allowauce for two old trucks, a
1955 CMC and a 1956 Dodge 2 ton 10,917.74
B Four new 1/2 Ton Pickup Trucks with
Utility Bodies, less trade allowance
for four old vehicles, a 1962 Dodge
and 1961 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup, a
1954 Dodge 2 1/2 ton utility body and
a 1961 Chevy II 4 dr. sedan 9,466.12
With the exception of Items 2 and 3, the bids on the trucks are within the appro-
priations of the current budget. Since the bid on Item 4 is well under the
available funds, it is the recommendation of the committee that City Council, by
appropriate budget ordioaoce, transfer from the excess funds of Account 64,
Maintenance of City Property, Object Code 530 the sum of $356.d9 to Account 58,
Street Re,air, Object Code 53, and the sum of $331.d9 to Account 67, Sewer
Maintenance, Object Code 53, which would provide for the purchase of a 2 1/2 ton
cab and chassis with dump body for each of these two divisions.
The committee recommends that the low bids on the trucks be accepted as outlined
in this report, which bids conform to all specifications and requirements of the
City of Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S/ Rvron E. Hamer
Byron E. Bauer, Chairman
S/ H. C]etus Brgyles
H. Cletus Broyles
S! Rumford B, ThgmpsQn
Bueford B. Thompson"
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring ~356.49 from
Vehicular Equipment - Replacement under Section =64, "Maintenance of City Property,"
of the 196B=69 budget, to Vehicular Equipment - Replacement under Section a58,
*Street Repair** and transferring $331.49 from Vehicular Equipment = Replacement
under Section #64, "Maintenance of City Property," of the 1960-69 budget, to
Vehicular Equipment -Replacement under Section ~67, *Sewer Maintenance~:
(=18427) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1965-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 480.)
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Hr. Perkluscn moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion mac
seconded by Hr. Llok and adopted by the follomfng vote:
AVES: Messrn, Oosuell, Jones, Lick, Perhiason, Trout, Wheeler nnd
Mayor Webber ................................ 7.
HAYS: Noue ........................ O.
Hr. Perhinsoo then offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting
the proposals of the respective lam bidders:
(=19420) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of fourteen (14) new
tracks for useby various departments of the City, upon certain terms and conditions
accepting certain bids made to the City for furnishing and deliveriu9 said vehicles;
rejecting certain other bids mode to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For £ul! text of Ordlnacce, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 430.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde.
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Lisk, Perkiuson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor ~ebber ..................................7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
DEPART~Er~r OF PUBLIC ~ORKS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on furnishing one sixteen-ton wrecker with heavy steel all*welded body
submitted the following report recommending that the low bid of Auto Spring and
Bearing Company In the net amount of $3,$65.O0 be accepted:
*November 50 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Bids were received and opened at the meeting of City Council
On October 2Bt lgg§, for furnishing and mounting one new 16-ton
wrecker and body on a chassis with cab to be furnished by the
successful truck bidder under a separate set of bids received on
the same date.
The low bid was submitted by Auto Spring and Bearing Company.
This bid, to supply a Wodel BWO Holmes 600 Wrecker and Continental
Body In o prime coat of paint, for the total net sum of $3,565t
includes the mounting of the wrecker and body on a truck chassis
and delivering the complete unit f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia. This
bid meets all specifications and requirements of the City of
Roanoke.
It is the recommendation of the Committee that the above
bid of Auto Spring and Bearing Company be accepted. Funds are
available in the present budget for this equipment.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S/ BYron E. Han~r
Byron E. Bauer, Chairman
S/ B. Cletus Brovles
H. Cletus Broyles
S! Bueford B. Thomnson
Bueford B. Thompson'
Mr. Lick moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(e10429) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase end acquisition of one
new 16-ton mrecker and body mounted complete on chassis, upon certain terms and
provisions; rejecting certain bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hooh No. 32, page 433.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Perklnson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Rosmell, Jones, List, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber ..................................7.
NAYS: None ........................
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
XNDUSTRIES-BRIDGES: Council having deferred action on the request of
Councilman Jones for a report from the City Manager as to the status of the
construction of an industrial access bFldge from Ninth Street, S, E., to the
Roanoke Industrial Center Complex, the matter was again before the body.
The City Manager submitted a verbal report on negotiations between the
Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Roanoke and the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company mith regard to an agreement reletin9 to the construction of the bridge,
railroad overpass and related improvements, stating that the difference is between
the Commonmealth of Virginia and the Norfolk and Western Railway Company and that
if the matter Is not resolved in the near future he plans to call a meeting of
those concerned instead of attempting to resolve the various differences by
correspondence.
After a further discussion of the question, Mr. Jones moved that the
matter be continued until the next regular meeting of Council on November 10, 1969,
for the purpose of ascertaining whether the differences can be resolved by that
time. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NOr~E.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18402, rezoning a 1.42-acre tract of land located
on the meet side of Twenty-fourth Street, N. W.. between Center Avenue and Salem
Turnpike, designated as Official Tax No. 2420S02. from EG-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. Mr. Perktnson
offering the following for Its second reading and final adoption:
(=18402) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XVt Chapter 4.1. Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 242, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 413.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was secondeq
by Mr. List and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, L/st, Perkins,n, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
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ZONING: Ordinance No. 16403, renaming property located on tho east side
of Ellsmorth Street, N. I.,. south of Rildhurst Avenue, described as part of Lots
11 and 12, Block 2, Upson Addition, Official Tax Nos. 3160456 and 3160457 and
3160450, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to RG-I, General Residential
District, having previously been before Council for Its first reading, read and
laid over, mas again before the body, Hr. Wheeler offering the folloming for its
second reading and final adoptloa~
(=18403) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title l¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roaooke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 316, Sectional 1966
Zone Rape City of Roanoke, In relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 414.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. PerkJnson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Llsk, Perkinson, Trout, Rbeeler and Mayor
Webber ............................................
NAYS: Rt. Jones ........................ 1.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 10404, rezonlng property located on the easterly
side of Colonial Avenue, S. W., between Twenty-first Street and Twenty-second
Street, described as Lots 1 - 10. inclusive. Block 3, Colonial Heights, Official
Tax Nos. 1271201 - 1271210, inclusive, from C-I, 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. Rheeler offer!
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(=18404) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1. Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet NO. 127. Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 415.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote;
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................ T ........ O.
AIRPOEr: Ordinance No. 10406, authorizing the execution of a lease betwe~
the City of Roanoke and The Hertz Corporation of certain city-omned land in Roanoke
County, adjacent toRoanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport, on certain terms and
conditions, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, was again before the body.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones stated that since the land in
question is located in Roanoke County and is being leased to a private concern who
pays the taxes assessed upon the land or any building or Improvement erected thereon
during the term of the agreement,
Mr. Perhinsoo pointed out that subsection (f) of section ?, Lessee*s
Obligations, provides that the lessee shall pay all taxes assessed or imposed by
any governmental authority other than the lessor upon the land or upon any building
or other improvement erected or installed on the demised premises during the tern
or the agreeweut.
Mr. Boswell raised the question of uhat if the property is annexed by
the City of E,an,he.
Council being of the opinion that Ordinance No. 10406 should be adopted
as written, Mr. Link offered the following for its second reading end final
adoption:
(O1B406) AN ORDINANCE providing for the lease to Hertz Corporation of
City-owned property in Roanoke County, adjacent to R, an,he Municipal Airport, on
certain terms and conditions.
(PoP full*text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 32, page 416.)
Mr. Llsk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perklnson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link. Perkinson, Trout. Wheeler and
M3yor Webber ..................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 18410. authorizing the
Ttmes-~orld Corporation to construct and maintain two underground gasoline pipeline:
encased in concrete, across the public alley separating the Office Building from
the Mechanical Building of the Times-World Corporation, said alley extending from
Second Street to Third Street, S. W., in the block between Campbell Avenue, and
Salem Avenue, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before
Council for its first reading, read and laid over, Was again before the body, Mr.
Lisk offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(Ul041B) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the construction and maintenance by
Times-World Corporation of a certain encroachment under and across a public alley
leading from Second Street, S. W., to Third Street, S. W., in the bloch between
Campbell Avenue and Salem Avenue, 5. W** upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook NO. 32, page 427.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,no Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ............................. ?.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing the purchase of property located on the
south side of Church Avenue, S. W.t adjoining Jefferson Senior High School,
described as all of Lots 11, 12, 27 and 28, and a westerly portion of Lots 13 and
26, Central park, Official Tax No. 1113414t from The First National Exchange Bank
of Virginia, Trustee of the F. B. Thomas Estate, for a consideration of $50,000.00,
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in connection with the construction of a gymnasium for Jef£erson Senior High School
he presented enme~ uhereupon, Mr. Link offered the follouing emergency Ordlnnncez
(u18430) Ak ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the Cityts acquisition
certain real estate for public school purposes, upon certain terms and conditionsl
and providing for un eoergeaCyo
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook No. 32, page 434.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. #heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lish, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Mebber .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
INDUSTRIES: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Denton O. Dillard and
Mr. John J. Butler hare qualified as Directors of the Industrial Development
Authority of the City of Roanoke, virginia, for terms ending October 20, 1969 and
1971. respectively.
Nr. Boswell moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Nr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
There being uo further business, Mayor Nehber declared the meeting
adjourued.
APPROYED
ATTEST:
Mayor
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COUNCIL, RRbULAR MEETING,
Monday, November 18, 1958.
The Council of the City of Roan,he met la regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the iuoicfpel 8ufIdfeg, Monday, November 18, 1968, at 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hour, with Mayor Webber presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. Boswell, James E. Jones, David E. Link,
Frank N. Perkins*n, Jr** James O. Trout, Vincent S. Mheeler and Wayor Roy L.
Webber ........................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ..........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Mirst, City Manager, Mr. Byron E. BaneS,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Kincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mos opened with a prayer by the Reverend
Raymond R. Wilhlnson, Pastor, Mill Street Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
September 30t 1968, having been furnished each member Of Council, On motion of
Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Link end unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed mith and the minutes approved as recorded.
MEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday,
November lO, 1958, on the request of Messrs. Barry Craighead and Roy Cook, Jr**
that property located on the south side of Orange Avenne, N. M., between Sixteenth
Street and Seventeenth Street, described as the southern part of Lots I and 2, and
ali of Lots 3, 40 5 and 5, Block 52, Melrose Land Company, Official Tax Nos,
2221515, 2221503, 2221504, 2221505 and 2221505, be Fez*ned from C-l, Office and
Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter was before
the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report recommending that the reqaest for rezooing be denied:
*October 17, 196M
The Bun*robie Roy L. Webber, Mayor
and Members of City Cooncil
Bonn,kc, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of October 15, 1959 the City Planning
Commission considered the above cited request. Mr. John D.
Copenhaver representing the petitioners stated that the fez*ming
nas desired by the petitioners in order to permit expansion of an
existing used automobile sales lot which 15 now operating under a
nonconforming use certificate.
The Planning Commission after due consideration of this
request finds that an extension of the C-2, General Commercial
District in conformance mith this request would not be of benefit
to the surrounding neighborhood and mould contribute to an adverse
traffic situation along Orange Avefluq.
Accordingly motion mos made, duly seconded end unanimously
approved recommending to City Council that this request be
denied,
Very truly yours,
SI lilliam G. Kuthy
· David Dick
Chairmanu
Mr. John D. Copeohaver, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support or the request of him clients, Mr. CopeohaveF contending
that since the purpose of the rezooing is merely to permit expansion of an existing
used automobile sales lot the request for reaching is fair.
The City Manager suggested that if the property is rezoned the sales lot
should be fenced in and lighted for protection from vandalism.
After a discussion of the proposed rezoning by members of Council, Mr.
Trout moved that Council concur in the request for rezoning and that the foliomlng
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#18431) AH ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. as amended, and Sheet No. 222. Sectional 196~
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
NHEREASo application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have the property located on the south side of Orange Avenue, N. N., betmeen
Sixteenth Street and Seventeenth Street, described as the southern part of Lots I an
2. Lots 3. 4. 5. and 6. Block 52. melrose Land Company. Official Tax Nos. 2221616.
2221603. 2221604. 222160S and 2221606. rezoned from C-I. Office a~d Institutional
District. to C-Z. General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land not be rezoned £rom C-l. Of£fce and Institutional District. to C-2.
General Commercial District; and
MHEREAS. the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section ?1. Chapter 4.1. Title X¥. 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
~BEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the loth
day of November, 196B, at 2 p.m,, before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard, both for and against the proposed rezooing; and
RHEREAS, this Council,' after considering the evidence as 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. 222 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map. City of
Roanoke. he amended in the following particular and no other. ,tx.:
Property located on the month side of Orange Avenue, N, #., betmeen
Sixteenth Street end Seventeenth Street, described ns the southern pert of Lots 1
etd 2, Lots 3, 4, 5 nad 6, Block 52, Melrose Land Company, designated on Sheet 222
of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, ns Official Tax Nos. 2221616,
2221603, 2221604, 2221605 and 2221606, be, end is hereby, changed from C-l, Office
and Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District, and that Sheet No.
222 of the aforesaid map be changed in this respect.
The motion mas seconded by RFc ~heeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Ressrs, Ooseell, Perkinson, TrOUt, Rheeler and Mayor Mebber ...... 5
NAYS: Messrs. Jones and Lisk ........................................... 2
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday,
November 10, 1960, on the request Of Hr. H. J. Bernstein that property located on
the south side of Thurston Avenue, N. E** described as Lots 35 and 36, Block B,
Nilllamson 6roves, Official Tax No. 3070254, and the west portion of Lots 7 - 12,
inclusive, Block B, Milliamson Groves, Official Tax No. 3070240, be fez,ned from
RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter
mas before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report recommending that the request for rezoning be granted:
*October 17, 1960
The Honorable Roy Lo Mebber, Mayor
and Members of City Oouncil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of October 16, ~968 the City Planning
Commission considered the above cited request. Mr. Tapscott
representing the petitioner presented this request to the Planning
Commission and stated that the petitioner desired rezoning in.
order to construct e dental supply company. Be further stated
that the strncture mould have a relatively Iow profile and would
not over power adjacent properties.
Upon due consideration of this request the Planning Commission
finds that an extension of the C-2, General Commercial District
in this instance would be of benefit and that the proposed use of
this land mould provide an area of transition berm,em heavier
commercial uses on Nilliamson Road and residential property on
Thurston Avenue. In addition it is the opinion of the Planning
Commission that the area is gradually under going a transition
from residential to commercial and industrial uses and that the
9ranting of this request would be in conformity mJth this
transition.
Accordingly motion was made, duly seconded and unanimously
approved recommending to City Council that this request be granted.
Sincerely,
S! Nilllam G. Kutby
David Dick
Chairman"
Mr. Morton H,m,yuan, 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. Rheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Plannin9 Commission and
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
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404
('18432) AN ORDINANCE to emend Title lY~ Chapter 4.1, Suotloe 2, of The
Code of the CltI of Rouaohe~ 1956, es emeaded~ and Sheet No. 307~ Sectional 1966
Zone Wap~ City of Eoaeokee in relation to Zoaingo
MREREAS~ application has been made to the Council of the City of Roenoho
to bare that propertI located Da the south side of Tburstoa Aveaue~ N. E.. described
as Lots 35 and 36~ Olock 0, Mllliamson Groves~ Official Tax No. 3070254, and the
west portion of Lots ~-12~ inclusive, Block B, Williamson Groves~ Official Ta~ No.
3070240e rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District~ to C-2, General Comuerclal
Districtl nad
WHEREAS, the City Plaanicg Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land berezoaed from RDe Duplex Residential District, to C-2. General
Coumercial District; and
WHEREAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, bI Section ?1~ Chapter 4.1, Title IV, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke. 1956, as amended, relating to Zoning, hare been published and
posted as required and for the time provided by said section; and
WBEREAS. the hearing as provided for Jn said notice was held on the 10th
day of November. 1968. at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard, both for and against the proposed rezonin9; and
WHEREAS. this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezuned.
TItEREFORE. DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of ~he Code of the City of Roanoke. 1~56, as amended,
relating to Zoning, and Sheet NO. 30? of the Sectional 1~66 Zone Map, City of
Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the south side of Thurston Avenue. N. E., described
as Lots 35 and 3~, Olock B, Willlamson 6roves. and the west portion of Lots ?-12,
inclusive, ~lock B. ~illiamson Groves, designated on Sheet 307 of the Sectional 19~6
Zone Map, City of Roanoke. as Official Tax Nos. 3070254 and 3070240. be, and is
hereby, changed from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District. and that Sheet No. 30? of the aforesaid map be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Ltsk, Perkinson, Trout. Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ...............
NAYS: None ........................ O.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m.. Monday,
November I0, lq60, on the recommendation of the City Planning Commission that
Section 67, Article XII, Chapter 4.1, of Title X¥, of The Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, be amended to provide that a list of property owners adjacent to the
proposed zoning district boundary stating the owner's name and address shall
accompany each petition for rezoning, the matter mas before the body.
In this connection, Er, William G. Kathy, Assistant Planning Director,
appeared before Council for · discussion of the recommendation of the City Planning
CoBmisslont Mr. Kathy advising that if the proposed amendment is adopted the
Planning Department alii be.responsible for notifying the adjacent property owners
of the request for rezooing.
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed ameodment, Mr. Jones Bored
that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~18433) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec, 67, Article. XXl,
Chapter 4.1, of Title X¥, relating to Zoning, of the Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, as amended, relating to procedure prescribed for amending the City*s zoning
regulations as set got in said chapter; and providing for an emergency.
(FoF full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 32, page 435.)
MF. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................ 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p,m.,
Monday, November lO, 1966, on the request of the Old Dominion Motor Corporation
of Roanoke that an alley running parallel to Eleventh Street, N. E., between
McDo.ell Avenue and Gregory Avenue, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter
was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Comnissioe submitted the following
report recommending that the request be granted:
· October 17, 1969
The Honorable Roy L. Webber, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting.of October 16, 1960 the City Planning
Commission considered the above cited request. Mr. James E.
Bnchholtz representing the Old Dominion Motor Corporation of
Roanoke presented the request to the Planning Commission and
stated that the alleyls a paper alley which has never been
utilized by the City. He further stated that he had contacted
the City Engineer*s office who had no objection to the closing
of this alley.
After consJderatlon of this request the Planning Commission
found that in its opinion the alley did not and would not serve
any useful function in the future, Accordingly motion was made,
duly seconded an~ unanimously approved recommending to City
Council that this request be granted.
Sincerely,
S/ William G. Kuthy
David Dick
Chairman~
The vi,mars submitted a written report, advising that they visited and
viewed the above alley and adjacent neighborhoods and are unanimously of the opinio
that no inconvenience would result, either to any individual or to the public from
vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
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Mr, James E. Bsshholtz, Attorney, representino the 0Id Dominion ¥otor
Corporation of Roanoke, appeared before Council is support of the request of his
client,
No one nppearlng in opposition to the requests Mr, ~heeler moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission nnd that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#18434) AN 0RDINANCE permanently abandoning, vacating, discontinuing
and closing a certain alley located in the northeast section of the City of Roanohe
Virginia, in Olock b, as shown on the Chamouni Land Company Hap, a copy of which
map may be found in the 0fflce of the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke,
Virginin, and being also shown on Sheet 305 of the Tax Appraisal Hap of said City
of Roanohe,
~REREAS,.OId Dominion Hotor Corporation has heretofore filed a petition
before City Councils in accordance with law, requesting Council to permanently
abandon, vacate, discontinue and close that certain alley through Olock 6o Chamouni
Land Company Map, a copy of which map may be found In the Office of the City
Engineer of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and which said nlley is more particularll
hereinafter described; and as to the filing of said petition, due notice was given
to the public as required by Section 15.1-3h4, Code of Virginia lqSO, as amended;
and
MREREAS, in accordance with the prayer of said petition, Resolution No.
18561 mas adopted by the said City Council on the 14th day of October, lgbSt
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 alley hereinafter described; and
further the said City Council referred the issues raised by said petitioner to the
Planning Commission of the City of Roanoke for said Commission's study of said
request and a report thereon; and
WREREAS, it appears from the report in writing filed bi the viewers with
the City Clerk, together with the affidavit of said viewers, on the 23rd day of
October, 1968, that no inconvenience would result, either to any individual or to
the public, from the permanent abandoning, vacating, discontinuing and closing of
the said alley hereinafter described, to which report no exceptions have been filed;
and
~RRREAS, the City Planning Commission by letter directed to the Mayor of
the City Of Roanoke and the members of City Council, dated October IH, 1968,
recommended to City Council that the said alley hereinafter described be abandoned,
vacated, discontinued and closed subject to the right of the said City to retain
all necessary easements for public utllities$ and
~HRREAS, a ~blic hearing on the question was held before the Council on
the loth day of November, 1968, at which hearing all parties In interest and citizen
were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of the proposed alley
closing; and
~REREAS, upon consideration of the matter, the Council is of the opinion
that no Inconvenience will result to any owner or to the public from the permanent
abandonment, vacating, discontinuance and closing of the alley hereinafter described
und that the petltioner*s application to permanently close the same should be
grunted, said petitioner baying agreed to bear and defray the expenses incident to
the closing cf sane.
THEREFORE, UE 1T ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
that that certain alley located in the northeast section of the City of Roanoke end
described as follous~
Beginning at a point on the southerly side of #cOowell Avenue,
N. E., which point is located S. 720 36* M. 135.0 feet fram the
intersection of the southerly side of #cDonell Avenue, N,
with the nester17 side of Eleventh Street, N. E.~ thence leaving
the southerly side of MnDomell Avenue, N. £** and with the
easterly line of · certain 12' alley running through Oloch 6, as
shown on Chamounl Land Company Mapo S. 17° 22* E. 262.0 feet to
a point on the northerly side of Gregory or Madison Avenue, N, E.;
thence mith the northerly side of Gregory or Yudison Avenue,
N. E., S. 72° 36t N. 12.0 feet to a point; thence leaving the
northerly side of Gregory or Madison Avenue, N. E., and running
through Block 6, as shown on the Chemouni Land Company Map,
17o 22* ~. 262.0 feet to a point on the southerly side of
McHowell Avenue, N. E.; thence with the southerly side of McOowell
Avenue, ~. E., N. 72o 36' E. 12.0 feet to the point and place of
Beginning, and
Relng a certain 12' alley running through Block 6t as shown on
the Chamouni Land Company Map, a copy of which map nay be found
in the Office of the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
said alley being also shown on Sheet 305 of the Tax Appraisal Map
of said City of Roanoke.
be, and the same hereby is, permanently abandoned, vacated, discontinued and closed,
the City of Roanoke, however, reserving unto itself an easement for any water,
sewer or other public utility line or lines, if any, now existing therein and the
right of ingress and egress for the maintenance and repair thereof.
HE IT FUR?HER ORDAINED that the ~ity Engineer of the City of Roanohe be,
and he hereby is, directed to mark *Permanently Abandoned, Vacated, Discontinued
and Closed* that certain alley hereinabove described on all maps and plats on file
in the Office of the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on which said
maps and plats said alley is shown, referring to the book and page Of Ordinances
and Resolutions of Council wherein this Ordinance shall be spread.
fie XT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of this Council deliver to the
Clerk of the Bustings Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, an attested copy of
this Ordinance in order that the said Clerk may make proper notations on all maps
or plats recorded in his said office upon which are shown the said alley herein
permanently abandoned, vacated, discontinued and closed as provided by law, and may
record same at the cost of petitioner, indexing the same in the name of the City
of Roanoke as grantor and Old Dominion Motor Corporation as grantee.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perklnson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ..................................
NAYS: Non~ .......................... O.
'407
.408
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS~
ZONING: A petition of Mr. James B, Fulgbum, Jr.t Attorney, representing
Mrs. Helen H. Hlankemeyer, requesting that property located on. the north, side of
Whitney Avenue, N, W., described as Lots 16, lY and lO, Block Bt Air Lee Courts
Official Tax Nos. 2190602, 219o6o3 and 2190616, be rezoned from RS-3s Single Family
Residential District, to G-l, Office and Instutional District, was before Council.
Mr. Hheeler moved that the request for rezonlng be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, repo~t and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: A comunnicatlou from Mr. Warren P. Phelan, Eeglonal Admlnistra~
of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, unnonn¢lng the certification
of the Nerkable Program for Community Improvement for the City of Roanoke and
transmitting a document indicating the effective period Of certification to continu*
until November 1, 1969, WaS before Council.
Mr. Lisk m~red that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
COMPLAINTS: A communication from Mr. Lamel J. Hash, outlining reasons for
the need Of a more adequate obscenity law and complaining that some of the floats
allowed in the annual Christmas parade which do not pertain to Christmas at all,
was before Council.
Hr. Jones moved that the communication be received and filed and that a
copy thereof be forwarded to the Roanoke Merchants Association for its information.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: A communication from Mr. John T. llanna, Director, Highway Safety
Division of the Office of Administration, Covernor*s Office, Commonwealth of Virgini
advising that the Highway Safety Division is pleased to learn that the City of
Roanoke has formed a local Highway Safety Commission in accordance with federal
recommendations and mit~ legislation enacted by the 1969 General Assembly, was
before Council.
Mr. Link moved that the communication he received and filed and that a
copy thereof be forwarded to the Roanoke Highway Safety Commission for its
information. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
TELEVISION: A communication fram Mr. Morton Hoaeymant Attorney,
representing WROV Broadcasters, Incorporated, advising that the Council of the City
of Salem has adopted on first reading a proposed Ordinance granting franchise rights
for installation of cable television In the City of Salem, that in his opinion it
is in the best interests of the Roanoke Valley that similar franchises be adopted
by each of the governing bodies since to do otherwise could create utter confusion
to the television listening audiences and urging that action be taken by the City
of Roanohe before the proposed Ordinance of the City of Salem comes up for its
final reading on November 25, 1969, mas before Council.
409I
Mr, Jones moved that the communication be referred to a committee composed
of Messrs, ¥incent S. Wheeler, Chairman, Clarence E, Pond and Roy E. Pollurd, St,,
for its information in connection mith its study of the question of permitting
the construction of cable television in the City of Roanoke. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BDDGET-RECREATION I~PARTMENT-MDNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager
submitted a uritten reports advising that the City of Roanoke has received a
contribution of $139.04 from Grand Piano and Furniture Company, Incorporated, for
the purchase of tug Halo Candles to be placed on either side of the Municipal
Christmas tree and recommended that $139.04 be appropriated to the 1968-69 budget
for the purchase of the candles.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $13%04:
(m10435) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~75s 'Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas,w Of the 1950-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page
Mr. Llsk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded by
Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinsoa, Trout, Mheel~r and
Mayor Webber ...............................
NAYS: None ........................ O,
BUDGET-MUNICIPAL COURT: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $139.00 be transferred from Printing and Office Supplies to
Office Furniture and Equipment-New in the Municipal Court budget to provide for
the purchase of a chair for use by the Substitute Municipal Judges who have been
assigned to the 24-hour schedule of the Municipal Court Office.
Mr. Perklnson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the i,ll,ming emergency Ordinance:
(~10435) AN ORDINANCE to amend and roordain Section u20, "Municipal
Court,* of the 19~6-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook No. 32, page 435.)
Mr. Perkinsoa moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was second~
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the i,ll,ninE vote:
~ AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Ltsk, Perktnson, Trouts Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that The First National Exchange Dank of Virginia has requested
permission to install tn, flagpole holders on the Jefferson Street side of its
bulldin~ at Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue, and recommended that the request
be granted.
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Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the folloming Ordinance permitting the encrooohment of two
flagpole holders, flagpoles and tings over the sidewalk on South Jefferson Street
be placed upon its first reading~
(e16437) A~ ORDINANCE permitting the encroachment of two tiagpole
holders, flagpoles and flags over the sidewalk on South Jefferson Street. to be
erected on the front of a building fronting on the southwest corner of Jefferson
Street and Campbell Avenue. upon certain terms and conditions.
MREREAS. The First National Exchange Bank of Virginia. owner of its bunk
property located on the southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
has requested that it be permitted to construct and maintain two flagpole holders.
to be attached to the Jefferson Street front wall of its building on said property
with flagpoles and flags which mould extend over the Jefferson Street sidem~lk
abutting said propertyl and
WBEREAS. the City Manager has recommended that the request of said bank
be granted as provided for herein, a sketch of the proposed installation having
been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk; and
· REREAS. pursuant to the authority vested in local governing bodies by
§15.1-376 of the 1950 Code of Virginia. as amended, and as provided in Sec. 4.
Chapter 7. Title X¥ of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. as amended, this
Council is agreeable to said bank*s proposal and Is milling to permit the encroach-
ments hereinafter mentioned over and upon a portion of the Jefferson Street sidewalk
abutting said bank*s property, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter contained.
THEREFORE. BE XT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
permission be and is hereby granted The First National Exchange Bank of Virginia.
owner of the bank building located on the southwest corner of Jefferson Street and
Campbell Avenue. being further described as Official Tax No. 1011710. to construct
and maintain two flagpole holders and flagpoles on the Jefferson Street front wall
of its said bank building, approximately fifty feet from the corner of said street
intersection and ten feet apart, in accordance with the undated sketch showing the
location and height of the same entitled "Flag Pole Location - First National
Exchange BankN. a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. said
flagpoles and the flags displayed thereon to extend from the bank building on said
property ,ret the Jefferson Street sidewalk area abutting said bank building, the
same to be so installed and constructed that no part of said holders or flagpoles
shall be less than seventeen (17) feet above the surface of the public sidewalk
below the same. and the tips of said flagpoles to be approximately twenty-three
(23) feet over said sidewalkt as shown, generally, on the aforesaid sketch, all
of the same to be properly and safely constructed and maintained at the expense of
the aforesaid owner, its successors or assigns, in accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 7. Title X¥.of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. as amended, and
such o~ the Cltyea blfldlag regulations aad requirements al are applicable thereto
aid subject, also, to the liwitations contained in §15.1-376 of the lgSO Code of
¥1rgfafa abeyance*faced; ft to be agreed by amid permit*ne that by making asd main-
taining such encroachments, said petal*tee and its successors and assigns agree to
indemnify end save harmless the City of Roanoke of and from all claims Sar injuries
or damages to persons or property that way arise by reason of such encroachment
said public sidewalk,
BE IT FURTB£R ORDAINED that the provisions oS this ordinance shall not
become fully eSSecttve until such tine as a written permit shall hare been issued
by the Clty*s Building Commissioner to the aforesaid owner° or its duly authorized
contractor or representative, and until an attested copy uS this ordinance shall
hare been duly signed sealed, attested and acknowledged by authorized officials of
said pernittee and shall hare been admitted to record, at the cost of said permlttee
la the Clerkts Of Sice of the Hustings Court of the City oS Roanoke. -
EXECtFfED and accepted by the undersigned this day of , ,
1968:
TIlE FI P~T NATIONAL EXCflANOE BANK
OF VIRGINIA
Attest:
By
(Title)
(Title)
STATE OF VIRGINIA )
) To-wit:
CITY OF ROANOKE ' )
l, , A Notary Public in and for the
City of Roanoke, State of Virginia, do hereby certify that and
and , respectively, of The First
National Exchange Bank of Virginia, whose names as such are signed to the foregoing
writing bearing date the day of , 196B, have this date personall
appeared before ne in my City and State aforesaid and acknowledged the same.
GIVEN under ny hand this day of 1960:
Wy commission expires:
Notary Public
Tho motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City ~anager submitted the following report
recommending that tax appraisals be used for determining the value of certain
easements and rights of uny needed for semer interceptors end sewer lines in
negotiations with the proper,7 ameers:
"Roanoke. Virginia
November I0. 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Ne are In the process of beginning to obtain easements and
rights of way for the sewer interceptors in the first phase of
the bond Issue program. X want to check with the City Council
on procedure and submit the following inquiry. Generally, in
matters of/negotiation with property owners for certain rights
of way and easements, et cetera, the City will obtain private
appraisers to set value. Me think that in the case of these
interceptors that this mould represent unnecessary expense and
also involve considerable time. Ia many Instances the easements
are Of nominal value and a procedure through private appraisers
would represent cost in excess of that represented by the value
involved.
Where there is already an easement and the Interceptor
represents a replacement of a line across property, there would
be a nominal sum perhaps paid for the right for the replacement.
Se mould like to uae the tax appraisals for determining
value for the purpose of negotiating with other property owners.
I think that from this availability that fair amounts would be
obtained.
In addition to the interceptors a somewhat comparable
situation is involved in the sewer lines to be constructed in
Jefferson Hills wherein we cross several properties that are
not anticipating connections or would not use the line and in
these instances we would no doubt have to buy easements.
If in the negotiations we were to become involved in
disputes or questions difficult to resolve or negotiate, then
I think it would be in order to obtain outside appraisers to
set values mith which we could proceed further.
It is recommended that this be an acceptable procedure to
be followed.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hits.
City Manager*
Mr. Boswell moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
DEALTH DEPARTME~: The City manager submitted o written report, requesti
that Council meet informally with Dr. S. A. Graham, Jr** who has recently taken
over as Director of the Division of Local Health Services within the State Health
Department, at the conclusion of its regular meeting, for a discussion of certain
procedures growing out of the affiliation of the Health Department of the City of
Roanoke with the State Health Department.
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the request of the City
Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having appropriated
$12,000.00 to provide for the hauling of dirt to the Hast Gate Landfill by a
private contractor, the City Manager submitted the following report recommending
that he be authorized to enter into a contract with Diamond Construction Corpora,icl
at a unit price of $.39 per cubic yard:
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"Bosnoke, Virginia
November 10t 1960
Honorable Rayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentles,n:
There Is heremlth attached a tabulation o! bids received by
the Purchasing Agent at a bid opening November 13, 1960, at 11
a.mo0 for the furnishing of trucks, equipment and labor to haul
dirt to the East Gate Landfill. This ndrertfsement
accordance with the authorlzttloa of a maximum of $12,000 by
appropriation for this purpose.
It is recommended that the City Council by appropriate
resolution authorize the award of the bid for this work to
Diamond Construction Corpo[ation et their low unit price bid of
$.39 per cubic yard.
In order that the work could be put in progress, By office
has issued a purchase order to Diamond Construction Corporation
at the unit price of $.39 per cubic yard for 12,000 cubic yards,
which xlll total approximately $4,680. This purchase order
amount will be incorporated in the total award if approved by
the City Council.
Respectfully sabmitted,
SI Julian F. Rirst
Julian F. airst
City Manager*
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur fn 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. Doswell and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAXNS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the acceptance by the
City of Roanoke from the City of Salem, for transmission and treatment, acceptable
sewage and wastes from a 21.55-acre area of the City of Salem, consisting of a
parcel of land occupied or to be occupied by Say-A-Stop, Incorporated, located
below the sewage metering station of Salem, upon cartaJn terms and conditions.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(#1D438] A RESOLUTION authorizing the Cityts acceptance from the City
of Salem, for transmission and treatment, acceptable sewage and wastes from a
certain 21o55 acre area of said City of Salem, consisting of a parcel of land
occupied or to be occupied by Say-A-Stop, Incorporated, located below the City of
Salamis sewage metering station, upon certain terms and conditions and, to the
extent provided herein, amending the contract of October 16, 1953, between the City
of Roanoke and the Tomn of Salem, now the City of Salem, dealing mith the treatment
of certain domestic and commercial wastes.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution 8ook No. 32, page 43~.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkiuson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jonas, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ..................................
NAYS; None ......................... O.
RECREATION DEPARTIENTz The City Manager submitted u urltten report
transmit*lag copy o'r a communication from Mr. R. S. Llehous, Sandlot Football Coach
complimenting the officials mbo directed the Sandlot Football Program'this year,
Er. Llsk moved that the report be received and filed. ~he motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the following report
advising that the sanitary sewer project on Orange Avenue, N. E., between Tinker
Creek and the east corporate limits, has been completed and that a public hearing
should be held on the final establishment of the semer assessments:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November 18, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Construction has been completed on the sanitary sewer project
on Orange Avenue, N. E., between Tinker Creek and the east
corporate limits. This Is an assessment project with the City
and the property owners sharing the cost.
There is attached herewith a copy of the proposed final
assessments based on as-built quantities, The actual construction
cost was more than $64,000 for the trunk line sewer with pipe
sizes up to 10-inch diameter, The assessment, however, is based
upon the property owners' sharing one-half cost of an O-inch main,
which mould be adequate to serve the abutting property owners.
The total cost of the assessments is approximately $3,000 less
than the original estimates, This results in nearly $.37 per
lineal foot reduction in the individual property assessments.
This is submitted to the City Council and the next procedgre
would be the authorization of a public hearing for the final
establishment of the assessments.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Iltrst
Julian F. Oirst
City Manager*
Mr, Perkinson moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure providing for a public hearing to be held at 2 p.m., Mondayt
December 16, 1948, before Council acting as a,commlttee Of the whole. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting
copy of a Resolution adopted by*he Council of the City of Salem on October 28.
1960, petitioning the Governor of Virginia to submit to the,special session of the
General Assembly of Virginia, nee*lng in special session, proposed legislation
applicable to the Connty of Roanoke and to the governmental subdivisions mithiu
the outside boundaries thereof, permitting the consolidation of the parts of
Roanoke County with any one or more cities or towns physically situate within the
geographical boundaries of such county, and of requisite legislation to pernit the
consolidation of other 9orernmental services and/or agencies in such area, as well
as the consolidation of the school systems of any one or more cities and/or
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Mr. Boswell moved that the report be received and riled. The matin· mas
seoonded by Er, Jo·es and unanimously adopted,
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City RoBoger submitted · written report, advising
that the Double Envelope Corporation has requested that tun rife service Il·es
be installed Off Pla·ratio· Road, N. M** In Roanoke County, one service lime to
he ·o··ected to a twelve-inch water wale which services the business and industrial
properties along Pla·ratio· Road and one line to connect to a thirty-six-inch mai·,
the City Ranager explaining that there is some question with regard to the connec-
tion mith the thirty-slx-inch mai· and the possibility of combining the two
connections into and through a single detector check meter.
After · discussion of the matter, Council being of the apR·ia· that the
service connection charge for the twelve-inch water main should be $1,500.00, that
the connection to the thirty-six-inch mai· should be $1,500.00, plus 1.2 times the
actual cost of such connection, that the two service mains should be connected to
a single eight-inch water meter at a· additional charge of $665.00 to the Double
Envelope Corporation, Hr. Llsk moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare
the proper measure accordingly, The motion was seconded by Hr. Wheeler 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 October, 1968:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 16, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the Police and the Fire
Deportment as Of October 31, 1960:
'Fire Department
'James E. Jennings - employed - October 1, i969.
'The Fire Department has a full complement of I01 on this date**
'Police Department
°Marvin C. Brown hired*as a Police Patrolman October 1, lg60.
'there were no resignations during the month of October.
'Ending October 31, 19~0, 14 vacancies, including 4 new budget
positions.'
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Htrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
I· this connection, Mr. Boswell noted that there are fourteen vacancies
.in the Police Department and read various newspaper articles with regard to
burglaries and shoplifting in the dow·town area, Hr. Boswell ex'fussing the
opinion that it is urgent the Police Department be brought up to its full complemez
as quickly as possible.
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Mr. Perk,soon then moved that the report or the City Manager be received
and filed. The eot,on wes seconded by Mr. Troet end unnaimnnsly adopted.
.BRIDGES-STATE HIGHWAYS~ Council having referred the question or the
construction of n new Norwich Bridge to the City Manager for the purpose of con-
ferring with the Sorrolh and Western Railway Company and the Virginia Department of
Highways concerning the relocation of the proposed bridge to Twenty-fourth Street,
S. M., and Joint participation in the cost thereof, the City Manager submitted the
following report advising that the proposed Twenty-fourth Street Extension project
would cost approximately $2.000.000.00 and that the el,yes share of such project
mould be $300.000.00 if this construction could be prograeeed as a state highmay
project; however, it is not non a part of the Regional Arterial Highway Plan:
'BOooohe, Virginia
november IHt 1968
Ronorable'Rayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
As a follcwup on a recent report to the City Council regarding
the proposed new bridge at Norwich, as mas Included in the 1967
bond referendum, the City Council requested reconsideration of the
recommended low level structure at Bridge Street and a study of the
ultimate facility as would be situated to the east, generally-In
line with the existing 24th Street railroad underpass.
Re have prepared a large map that will be available to
illustrate the proposed 24th Street extension and because of its
size and the colors it is difficult to duplicate but will have It
at the next Council meeting. This is the route of a possible new
highway facility connecting the 24th Street railroad underpass
(Shaffer~s Crossing) with the approximate intersection of Crandin
Road and Memorial Avenue. It is emphasized that this is extremely
preliminary and certainly subject to changes, but it does, thought
represent the latest thoughts of tho City and the State Highway
Department in the plans for the future. It is believed that there
is an unquestioned need for a nem arterial connection between
Northwest and Southwest Roanoke and a corridor along this route
would neet that need.
· lth respect to the suggestion by the Council that this
facility be considered for the expenditure of fonds presently
arailable for Norwich Bridge. we have indicated on the map that
will be presented what is considered to be the minimum portion
of the ultimate improvement of this 24th Street extension project
which would provide the needed connection between Patterson Avenue
and Norwich. The bridge over Roanoke River and adjacent railroad
tracks would cost an estimated $1,0008000 and the approaches
approximately $500,000. With engineering and right of way costs,
the total would be approximately $2,000,000.
If this construction could be programmed as a state highway
project on an B5-15 basis, the City's share of this section would
be $300.000, However, the facility is not now even a part of
the regional arterial plan but only in the most preliminary stages
of development. Further as a negative point it could not be known
as to whether the State would handle for construction just this
bridge section between Patterson Avenue and Norwich as a single
unit project. Further as a negative situation, considering the
projects to which the City is already committed, such as Tenth
Street and Routes lis and 116 through southeast, which are not
yet fully programmed by the State, it would seem obvious that an
attempt to obtain action on this 24th Street extension possibly
would involve five to ten years.
This is submitted as a report in response to your request
and if we can furnish additional information, we would be glad
to do so, of course.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Managerw
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Lisk moved that the City Mannger
be instructed to proceed mith the preparation of plans and specifications for a
level bridge and to advertise for bids on the project. The motion mas seconded by
Mr, Jones and adopted by the follomiag vote:
AYES: Messrs. Rosmell, Jones, Llsk and Trout ...........................4,
NAYS: Messrs. Perkinson, Mheeler and Mayor Mebber .................... 3.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEESt NONE,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREET. LIGHTS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure amending Resolution No. 17613, authorizing
certain street lighting improvements for the Hurt Park Rousing Project, to provide
for the deletion of five 21,000 lumen underground mercury vapor street lights
and the addition of seven 7,000 lumen overhead mercury vapor street lights, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Lisk offered the follouing Resolution:
(~10439) A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 17013 relating to the
removal of certain street lights lo the vicinity of the llurt Park Rousing Project
on the north side of Salem Avenue, n.M., and to the installation of certain hem
street lights in the vicinity of the said Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 439.)
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, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................ T.
NAYS: None .........................O.
AIRPORT: Council having dl~cted the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure providing for the interim operation of the automobile parking lot at
Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport by the Air Terminal Parking Company on a
month-to-month basis effective October 31, 1969, pending the approval of a new
lease with the successful bidder after proper advertisement for bids, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Roswell offered the folloming Resolution~
(~18440) A RESOLUTION providing for an interim operation of the automobi
parking lot at Roanoke Municipal (Noodrum) Airport by Air Terminal Parking Company.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 440.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Rt. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Lisk, Perklnson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber ...............................
NAYS: None .......................
PAY PLAN-DEPARTMEN~ OF PUBLIC mORES: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to assign
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certain personnel of the Street Cleaning Division of the Department of Pablio
Horhs to work with employees of the Sanitation Division of the Department of Public
Horks under the task system of refuse collection on the same basis as the employees
In the task system math regard to duty hoars for temporary periods of time, he
presented same~ whereupon, RF. Jones offered the foil*ming Resolution:
(~16441) A RESOLUTION relating to adminisiration of the provisions of
Ordinance No. 15392, authorizing the City Homager, in his discretion, to place
certain employees of the Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Horks in
the #task system of refuse collection.* and extending the provisions thereof to
other employees of said department.
(FOF full text of Resolution, see Resolution Doo~ No. 32. page 441.)
MFo Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. LAsh and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lfsk, Perkins*o, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Hebber ................................. 7.
~YS: None ........................ O.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepar~
the proper measure dlschargfflg the CIvic Center Project Committee and extending the
appreciation of Council to the Committee for a job well done, he presented same:
whereupon, Hr. Rosmell offered the following Resolution:
(~18442) A RESOLUTION discharging the Civic Center Project Committee.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 441.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the follomimg vote:
AYES: Messrs. Doswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
INDUSTRIES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure approving the payment of funds not to exceed $500.00 from the
1968-69 budget for and on behalf of the Industrial Development Authority of the City
of Roanoke, Virginia, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following
Resolution:
(=18443) A RESOLUTIO~ approving the Ct*ItS payment of funds, not to
exceed $500.00, for and on behalf of the Industrial Development Authority of the
City of Roan*he, Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32t page 442.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Llsk, Perkins,n, Troutt Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ........................................ 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ................... 1o
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ANNEXATION-CONSOLIDATION: Mr. Jones offered the followlog Resolution
proposing the neific&tloo of the Town of ¥intou and the City of Boanoke:
(s18444) A BESOLUTION proposing unification of the Toun of Yinton and
the City of Bonnoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 443.)
Br. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The wotion was seconded
b7 Mr. Mbeeler end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler nod
Mayor Yebber ................................
NAYS: None .......................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
FIRE pBOTECTI0~: Mayor Mebber pointed ont that there is a vacancy on the
Board Of Fire Appeals due to the resignation of Mr. Milliam Ellis Majors and called
for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Llsk placed in nomination the name of Milfred C. Traynham.
There belog no further nominations, Mr. Milfred C. Traynbam was elected
as a member of the Board of Fire Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Milliam
Ellis Majors, resigned, ending June 30, 1970, by the following vote:
FOR MR. TRAYNHAM: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout,
gkeeler, and Mayor ~ebber
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk reported that the Reverend C. Andre Kearns has
qualified as a member of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired
term of Mrs. Mary Wade Williams, resigned, ending June 30, 1969.
Mr. ~heeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, Mayor Mebber declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
/City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEET
Monday, November 25, 1968.
The Coeacil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting la the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, November ~5, 1968, ut 2 p,m** the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Webber presiding.
FRESENT~ Councilmen John M. floswellt James K. Jones, David M. Llsk,
Frank N. Perkiuson, Jrot James O. Trout, Vincent
Webber ..........................................7.
ADSENT: None ......................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. Hyron E. limner,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Klncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened mJtb a prayer by the Reverend Leroy C.
Waddle, Minister of Education, Central Church of the Brethren.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
October 7, 1968, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Jane
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF GITIZENS HPON pUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Mr. Paul S. Oarbery, Attorney, representing Mr. Erving. Rodeo,
appeared before Council and presented a communication requesting that Section 79.1
of Chapter 4.1 of Title XV of The Code of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, 1956, as
amended, be amended so as to include certain home activities, such as fractional
horsepower motor repair and home repair of television sets.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Darbery explained that his client is
a disabled American Veteran mbo cannot seek gainful employment outside of his home,
that he does not want disability compensation, but wants to make his own living.
Mr. Barbary pointed out that a hearing was held before the Board of Zoning
Appeals on an application for a variance permit, but that the Board of Zoning
Appeala took the position It did not have the authority to grant the permit.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the request
bo referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation
to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr~ Robert N. Fishburn, Vice President of the
Mill Mountain Playhouse Company, appeared before Council and presented a communicati(
requesting that the City of Roanoke lease the Mill Mountain Playhouse to the Mill
Mountain Playhouse Company for a new five-year term and that the lease provide for
satisfaction of the accrued rentals which are owed the city for the summers of 1966
through 1969 in the total amount of
In this connection, the City Auditor submitted a written report trans-
mitting a statement of income and expenses of the Mill Mountain Playhouse Company
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ns of Septeuber 30, 1960, and expressing the opinion that the statement presents
fairly the transactions for the current year and the coodition of the Companl as of
that date.
In a discussion of the matter. Mr. Hoswell voiced the opinion that
waiving the accrued rentals owed the citl by the Mill Mountain Playhouse Company
would be establishing a bad precedent, that he feels the rent should be paid and a
new five-year lease approved at a rental of $000.00 per lear.
Mr. Jones voiced the opinion that the accrued rentals should be waived
and a new two-lear lease approved.
After a further discussion of the matter. Mr. Jones moved that the report
Of the Citl Auditor be received and filed and that the request of the Mill Mountain
Plnlhcuse Companl be referred to the Citl Manager for study, report and recommenda-
tion to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimonsll adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMRHNICATIONS:
COMPLAINTS: A communication from Mr. Sloaoe H. Iloopes, requesting that
Chapter 3, Title XXIII, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, be
amended to prevent the sale of pornographic literature to minors, Was before
Council.
Mr. Trout moved that the matter be referred to n committee to be appointe(
bi the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion nas
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Julian F. Hirst, Chairman, James N.
Elncanon and M. David Rooper as members of the committee.
PARKS AND PLAYDROUHDS-GARBAGE EEMOYAL: Application having been made. by
the City of Roanoke to Roanoke County for a permit to operate a sanitary landfill
in the vicinity of Brushy Mountain in Roanoke County on property owned or property
hereafter to be acquired by the City of Roanoke, the following Resolution of the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County requestin9 that the City of Roanoke make
available the location of other sites coostdered or to be considered, for a sanitary
landfill and the engineering studies and information concerning same was before
Council:
"MHEREAS the CltT of Roanoke. has made application to Roanoke
CountI for a permit to operate a sanitarl landfill In the riclnitl
of. BrushI Mountain in Roanoke CountI on prcpertI owned or property
hereafter to be acquired bi the CltI of Roanoke, and
WHEREAS this request for a permit was prompted in part bi
a report filed bi the State Department of Health with the Roanoke
Yallel Regional Planning Commission, and
WHEREASthe matter has heretofore been studied by the Roanoke
County Planning Commission which has filed a report with this Board
pointing out that the report of the State Health Department says in
part: 'One site, owned by the City of Roanoke, was evaluated and
is reported in Appendix 1. It should not be construed that this
tract is the only one available nor that it is necessarily the most
desirable. It is included merely to indicate some of the con-
siderations necessary to evaluate any site. Other sites which meet
the requirements should be investigated before making a final
selection**
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NOW, TBH~EFORE, RE IT RESOLVED that tho:Board of, Supervisors
doe~ hereby request the City of Roanoke to make available the
looatiou of other sites considered ne to bo considered und tie
engineering studies and Information concerning sameo and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the City Council of ~he City of Roanoke,#
Mr. Boss*Il moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones
and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS~ A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, requesting that the contract between the City of Roanoke and the
County of Roanoke dated September 29, 1954, dealing with the treatment of domestic
and commercial wastes, be amended by adding thereto a 40. O~acre tract of land locat~
west of Virginia Route 601 and a IS,OBG-acre tract of land located west of Virginia
Route 950, mas before Council,
Mr. Jones mated tbat the request be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Boy L. Mebher, Chairman, Vincent S. Wheeler and Julian F. Hlrst for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and
unanimously adopted.
TAXES: A communication from Mrs. W. D. Musgrore, requesting that retired
persons over sixty-five years of age living on fixed incomes be given some con-
sideration in the taxes assessed against them in view of the increase in the cost
of living, was before Council.
Mr. Trout moved that Mrs. Musgrove be advised she is already eligible for
an exemption of $15.65 on real estate taxes and that the communication be received
and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
pLANNING-MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having taken under advisement a
communication from Mr. Paul U. Matthews, Executive Officer for Roanoke County,
advising that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County has indicated it will
participate in the cost of a complete study of the underground water supply in the
Roanoke Valley, based on the population of Roanoke County as shown by the D. S.
census in 19600 and that the Board of Supervisors would appreciate hearing from
other representatives in the area with regard to this matter, copy of a communicati(
from Mr. Guy L. Gearheart, Town Manager, advising that the Town of Vii*on will
cooperate with the other gar*ming bodies to help finance this project, was before
Council.
Mr. Uosmell moved that the communication be received and filed. The matin
was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-ALCOHOLIC HEVERAGES: A communication from Miss Bertha M. Star
protesting the majority vote the citizens of Roanoke gave on the question of permit-
ting the sale of liquor by the drink in the City of Roanoke at a recent election
and requesting that each member Of Council give the matter serious thought, was
before Council.
Hr. Boswell Bored that the communion*ion he received end riled. The
motion ua* seconded by Mr, Jones and uncnlwously adopted,
ZONING~ The following petition or Mr. James E. Buchholtz. Attorney,
representing St, James Episcopal Church, requesting that Section 5, Article
Chapter 4,1, Title IV, of The Code or the City or Roanoke. 195b, as amended, be
amended to permit the Church to operate a private day nursery end kindergarten:
mVIRGINIA:
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE
NOVEMBER 20, lgBB
HONORABLE ROY L, MEMBER, MAYOR, AND HONORABLE
COUNCILMEN OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
ROANOKEt VIRGINIA
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that I represent St. James Episcopal
Church located on Delray Street, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia. The
church bas sought a special exception under Article IV, Sec. 5
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City to permit the church to
operate u private day nursery and kindergarten.
The Roard of Zoning Appeals granted such exception, but
the conditions imposed make it impossible for the church to
operate the nursery and kindergarten. Upon application the
Board agreed to rehear the matter, but it appears that the
Roard is without discretion to remove some of the conditions
even though the adjoining property owners have assured the
Board that there is no desire, but on the contrary, a reluc-
tance, to have same imposed.
In consideration of which, St. James Episcopal Church
requests the Council to amend Article IV, Sec, 5 of the City
Zoning Ordinance to permit'a uae of the Church property in con-
formity with wishes and desires of the affected property owners.
Respectfully submltte~
S! James E. Buchholtz
James E. Buchholtz. Attorney*
Mr. Boswell moved that the request be referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was sec*nde
by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
STREET LICRTS: A petition signed by three residents of the 1300 block
of Stewart Avenue, S. E., complaining that a street light installed in the middle
of the block several months ago is disturbing the peace and quiet of the neighborhoc
and requesting that the light be removed, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and
unanimously adopted.
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from Mr. R. B. Ewing, renewing a request
for the installation of a street light in the 700 block of Rhlte Oak Road, S.
was before Council,
Mr. Perkinsoa moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout
and unanimously adopted.
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SEWERS AND STDRH I~AIMSt The follouing communication from
Eddye Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, requesting that
meetings between a committee representing the Council of the City of Roanoke and a
committee representing the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke Coonty regarding the
sewage treatment contract, between the two localities be resumed, was before Council
#Movember 19, 1968
Honorable Roy L. Webber, Mayor
City of Roanoke
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dear Hayor Webber~
Early in 1960 a series of meetings 'was held between a
committee representing Roanoke City Council and a committee
representing the Board of Supervisors regarding the sewage
treatment contract between the two localities. Although the
present contract does not expire for a number of years, both
governments have previously expressed interest In wodifying
some of its terms. Among other factors the committees dis-
cussed were the rates wblcb the. City charges for transporting
and treating County semage, the financing of capital improve-
manta ia the City which may be necessary for handling County
sewage, the length of life of the agreement, and the provisions
for City acceptance of additional County drainage areas.
The City committee comprised Mayor Benton Dillard, Council-
man Vincent Rheeler, and Hr. Julian Birsto The County committee
comprised Mr. Charles Osterhoudt (replacing Mr. Clinton Slumber
who resigned from the Board), Mr. Paul Matthews, and the writer.
One or two meetings were held to discuss geoeral concepts. Then
some of the technical financial matters were referred to Mr.
J. Robert Thomas and Mr. Rarren Miller for study. After some
time lapse, these two men reported difficulties mith certain
capital improvement aspects of their assignment and ag further
committee meetings were schedoled.
In spite of that temporary termination Of committee
cussions, the Board of Supervisors continues to believe that
over-all development of the Roanoke Valley would be greatly
benefited by a long-term, mutually satisfactory agreement for
treatment of sewage in one location downstream of the heavily-
populated areas. Therefore, the Board has informally suggested
that I write you to request a resumption of joint committee
meetings with the hope Of reaching agreement off an amended
~ewage treatment contract which might then be submitted to both
governing bodies for ratification.
Speaking for the Board, I respectfully request that you and
the Roanoke City Councilmen 91va favorable consideration to
this request. Me will look forward to receiving your reply in
the near future.
Very truly yours,
S! Lee B. Eddy
h
Lee B. Eddy, Chairman
Board of Supervisors"
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Roy L. Webber, Chairman, Vincent S. Wheeler and Julian F. Hirst for the
purpose of resuming the meetings with the committee representing Roanoke County.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFXCERS:
STREET LICHTS: The City Manager submitted a twenty-two-page semi-anoual
report on street light requests and revisions with the recommendation that certain
lights be installed, replaced or removed at various locations throughout the city.
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Council being of the opinion that changes ia street lights should be
kindled Idministratively by the City Manager, Mr, Jones moved that the matter be
referred to a committee composed or Messrs. Julian P, Dlrat, Chairman. James N.
ilacanoa and J. Robert Tkomnc rot studye report and recommendation as to whether or
not this can be done, The motion won seconded by MFo Lfsk and unanimously adopted.
EGDGET-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a mrltten
report, advising that the participants ia the sandlot football program sponsored
by the Uepartment of Parks and Recreation hare contributed $21o, 0o to the city as
trophy fees for the purchase of trophies for the .inning aandlot teats, and
recommended that this amount be appropriated to the 1968-69 budget for this purpose.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council Concur ia the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~18445) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #iS, *Decveatlon.
Parks and Recreational Areas." of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance. and prorJding
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Bock No. 32, page 449.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. List, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ..................................T.
NAVS: ~oee ......................... O.
INDUSTRIES-BRIDGES: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that Council authorize the execution of an agreement between the City
of Roanoke, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company relating to the construction of the Ninth Street Industrial Access Bridge,
railroad overpass and related improvements, and the acquisition of certain land
and easements from the Industrial Development and Investment Company in ~onnection
with the project:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November 25, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It mould now appear that preliminary arrangements have been
cuncluded amen9 the State of Virginia, the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company. Industrial Development and Investment Corporation
and the City safficiently to submit to the City Council the
ordinances and resolutions as mould enable the project of the 9th
Street Industrial Access Bridge to proceed for advertisement. I
attach as follows:
1. A resolution which would authorize execution on behalf
of the City of an agreement betmeen the City, the
Commonwealth of Virginia and the Norfolk acd Western
Rallmay Company. A copy of said agreement is attached
with this material. This agreement sets up the con-
ditions under which the project will be handled for
contract and construction and the relationship betmeen
the State, the Dailmay Company and the City in the
construction of the bridge and its use and ownership.
It is recommended that authorization of the City
Council be given to this resolution.
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2. Aa ordinance mhich authorizes the conveyanoe by the
Industrial Development and Investment Company to the
City of certain~land and easements for the purpose
RI providing the permanent street upon ubieh the
bridge xlll be constructed end terminated, the rail-
may extended across the IDleR parking lot to the
river bridge connecting tO Rlverland Road and'the
roadmay uhich alii circle under the bridge and extend
to the eastern portion of the plant development.
The ordinance authorizes also the acceptance or
certain easeneots [or sewer and drain purposes.
A copy of the City Engineev*s nap of November 70 1960, indicat-
ing the parcels and easements is attached and mould be made a part
of the recoFd.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize this
ordinance.
3. A third document Involved in the transactions has already
been authorized by the City Councilo this being an ease-
ment nherein the Norfolh and Western grants to the City
of Roanohe an easement and right of way graf the Rallmay
Company tvachs for the constFuction of the bridge.
Execution of this deed of easement has not been made
pending conclusion o[ the above matters.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Rirst
Julian F. Dlrst
City Ranager#
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted the folloming report
recommending that Council authorize the execution of an agreement between the City
of Roanoke and the Industrial Development and Investment Company with regard to
participation In the cost of the project:
'November 22. 1960
The Honorable Rayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Supplemental to but as a part of subject matters to be reported
to the Council by the City Manager at its meeting set for
November 2~th, is the matter of a formal written agreement to be
entered into between the City and Industrial Development and
Investment Company, setting out the respective undertakings of
those parties relative to construction of subject bridge, the
loop road under the bridge and the connecting street from the
new bridge to Rlverland Road, S. E. The Council has heretofore
authorized the City Manager to negotiate with Industrial Develop-
ment and Investment Company the details of those undertakings,
particularly the extent to which the latter will bind itself to
participate in payment of the costs of various parts of the
project.
There Is transmitted herewith an ordinance which would authorize
execution on behalf of the City of a written agreement with said
Company setting out, among other necessary details, the amount
of financial participation of each said party towards payment of
the total costs of the entire project. I am advised by members
of the City Manager*s staff that the obligations of Industrial
Development and Investment Company as set out in said proposed
o~dlnance are agreeable to that Company.
It is recommended that this matter be considered by the Council
along with those other related matters carried on the printed
agenda of the November 25th Council meeting.
Respectfully,
S! J. ~. Klncanon
City Attorney~
Mr. Link moved that COWBell concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and the City Attorney. The notion was seconded by Hr. Jones and adopted,
Mr. Boswell voting no.
Mr. Perkinson then offered the following Resolution Ruth*fiRing the
execution or an agreeaent between the City o! Roanoke, the Commonwealth of Virginia
and the Norfolk end Men*era Railway Company:
(#10446) A RESOLUTION authoriaing the execution on behalf of the City
of an agreement between the City, the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Norfolk and
Men*era Railway Company relating to the construction of the 9th Street, S. E**
Industrial Access Drldge, railroad overpass and related improvements.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Dook No. 32, page 450,)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was
seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Trout, Rheeler and Mayor
Webber ......................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr, Boswell ......................1.
Mr. Perklnson offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the
acquisition of certain land and easements from the Industrial Development and
Investment Company:
(#16447) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of certain land and
easements from Industrial Development ~ Investment Co. for public street purposes,
and of certain other easements for public sanitary sewer and drain purposes;
approving said own*rrm reservation of right to maintain certain rail crossings
across said street rights-of-way; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 451.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was second~
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Rheeler and Mayor
Webber ....................................... 5.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell--~ ................. 1.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the following Ordinance approving an agreement
to be entered into between the City of Roanoke and the Industrial Development and
Investment Company be placed upon its first reading:
(~lO44B) A~ ORDINANCE approving an agreement to be entered into between
~he City and Industrial Development and Investment Company, providing for payment of
part of the c~st of constructing the men 9th Street, S. E., Industrial Access Bridge
over the Norfolk and Res*em Railway Company*s railroad right-of-way and for the
cost of constructing certain new public streets in the Roanoke Industrial Center
area,
WHEREAS, it bas been agreed that the Commonnealth of Virginia will award
a contract for the construction of a new four-lane bridge from the present southerly
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end of 9th Street, S. E,, over the ~orfolk and Western Railway Compaay*s railroad
right-of-way and into the Roanoke Industrial Center complex, ouaed by Industrial
Development and Investment Company, for the provision of mhloh and for the provision
or certain hem public streets and roads to be simultaneously constructed Industrial
Development and Investment Company has or will donate and convey to the City In fee
simple all of the land needed for the rights-or-way for said new bridge and streets,
including said Company*s existing vehicular bridge over Roanoke River; and
RH£REAS, the City and Industrial Developmea~ and Investment Company
desire to enter Into mrittea agreement respecting payment of certain parts of the
cost of the aforesaid iuprocements, the agreement so entered into to innre to the
benefit of the Commonmealth of Virginia to the extent of the interest of said
Commonwealth in the matters agreed upon and to be enforceable against said parties
by said Commonwealth, through its Department of Highways; and
RHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the municipal government an
emergency is hereby set forth and declared to exist in order that this ordinance
take effect aport its passage.
THEREFORE. BK If ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Manager be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into written
agreement, on behalf of the City of Roanoke, with Industrial Development and Invest
meat Company, said agreement to provide as follows:
I. That the City agree and obligate itself to the following:
a. That, in conjunction wit~ the Virginia Department of
Highways, it will cause to he constructed a new
four-lane bridge from the present southerly end of
9th Street. 5. i., into the Roanoke Industrial Center
complex, and to construct a loop access road extend-
ing from the foot or the new bridge, looping under the
bridge and connecting with Industry Avenue along the
north portion of said property, according to plans
prepared for the same by the Virginia Department of
Highways and said City;
b. To provide, by employment of City forces and not as
a part of the aforesaid construction contract, at
least.a two-lane connecting street from the southerly
end of the aforesaid new bridge project area to the
existing bridge over Roanoke River, and to Riverland
Road, S.
c. To assume the responsibility for the maintenance or
the two aforementioned bridges, the connecting street
between the same and over said river bridge to River-
land Road, and said new loop access road and Industry
Avenue, all as public streets and thoroughfares or the
City;
do To pay to the Virginia Department of Highways the
first $12,500.00 required for payment of the actual
COSt of constructing the aforesaid loop access road,
as said actual cost is determined by contract let by
said Department of Highways; and
e. To pay to the Virginia Department of Highmayst in
addition to d., next above, all of the actual cost in
excess of ~225,000.00 expended or incurred by said
Department of Highways in constructing the aforesaid
new 9th Street, S. E., Industrial Access Bridge and its
approaches.
2, That Industrial Development and Investment Company agree and obligate
itself to the folloulng~
u. To provide, by conveyance to the City, in fee simple,
all lauds necessary for the rights-of-uny for the
aforesaid new bridgeo.for said loop access road ·
extending under said bridge amd rot Industry Avenue,
for the street connecting said new bridge to River-
land Road, S. E., together mlth said CompanyOs
existing bridge over Roanoke River, said Company,
homever, to reserve adeqnnte easements for six (6)
certain railroad crossings over the public street
rights-of-way to be conveyed, as above provided to
the City;
b. To reimburse and pay to the City or to the Department
of Highways a maximum sum of $37,500,00 of the actual
total cost of construction of the new 9th Street,
So E., Industrial Access Bridge and its approaches
as let to contract by said Department of HighWays,
the first $150,000.00 of the total cost thereof to be
aid by the Commonwealth and the cost in excess of
150,000.00 and not exceeding $225,000.00 to be borne
and paid equally by said Commonwealth and bylndustrlal
Development and Investment Company;
c. To pay to the City or to the Virginia Department of
Bighways all of the actual costs of constructing the
aforesaid loop access road in excess of the first
$12,500.00 of such costs;
d. TO remove said Company*s old vehicular bridge
extending from the present southerly end of gth Street,
S. E** over Norfolk and Western Railway Company*s
railroad right=of-way into the Roanoke Industrial
Center complex; and
e. TO relocate as necessary and as required and approved
by the Department of Highways all of said Companyts
railroad sidings affected by construction of the
abovementioned industrial access bridge project and
loop access road.
BE IT FUKFHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this ordinance shall
be in force and effect upon its passage.
The notion was seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Llsk, Perhlnson, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ..........................................6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ................... 1.
HEALTH DEPARTMEN'I: Council having directed the City Manager to continue
his effort~ to have the state assume the responsibility of the meat inspection
program Of the city of Roanoke and to implement the present plan if possible, the
City Manager submitted the following report transmitting a commitment of the state
as to what extent it will participate in the program through the local Health
Department:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 25, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Since the informal meeting of the Council with the State
Health Department representatives on November 18 at which time
they stated the limits in which the State would participate in
meat inspection, we have had a meeting Mith the City Health
Department, the City Market and my office to arrange for the
conduct Of meat inspection until December 31, 1969.
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I attaoha DOpy of the commitment uhich the State will
participate la through the local Health Department. To
supplement this me sill need a temporary employee to handle
.general supervision of packaging, cleanup, collection of funds,
et cetera.
Funds ore not available for this purpose and it is recom-
mended that Council appropriate $400 to allow for temporary
employment of $1.05 per hour for five meeks. This may be
offset later by cancellation of rental, occupancy of the Center.
At a later date, we will come ~o you with recommended retislons
In the CltySs meat inspection code consistent with the situation
and the expectation that the City alii drop out of Inspection as
of January 1, 1969.
· _ Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hits,
City Managerf
Hr. Llsk moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager and
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary measures to implement
the meat inspection program. The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously
adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the follomin9 report
advising that he concurs In the recommendation of the Virginia Department of Health
that Hr. James H. Fagan be appointed as Health Commissioner for the City of Roanoke:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November 25, 1960
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Virginia Department of Health has advised of its
recommendation Of the appointment Of Dr. James H. Fagan as
Health Commissioner for the City of Roanoke.
Doctor Fagan has been serving as Acting Commissioner since
the affiliation of the Roanoke Department with the State. To
assume the full-tine post with the Roanoke Department, he will
leave his position as Regional Health Director. I concur in
the appointment.
The effective date will be as determined by the State
Health Department. Doctor Fagan would continue as an employee
of the State as are all personnel in the City Health Department.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hits,
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted, Mr. Boswell voting no.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Attorney submitted the following report
advising that a form of contract proposed to be entered into between the City of
Roanoke and York Forestry and Land Company, Xncorporated, in connection with the
management, development and use of timberland located on watershed properties owned
by the city, is generally sufficient, in form, for the purposes intended:
'November 25, 1960
The Bosoreble Mayor *nd Nembers
or ioaeoke City Cooncll,
Roanoke, Virginia
This relates to the City aaaager*s transmittal to the City
Council et its November 4, 1968, meeting of a report on '
subJect matter, to which was attached a forw of contract pro-
posed to be entered Into between the City and York Forestry and
Land Company, Incorporated, in connection with the management,
development and use of the City*s timberland located on watershed
properties omned by the City, The form of contract mas referred
to the undersigned for reviem end report to the Council.
I have revlemed the proposed document, as a contract, and with
minor exceptions, find it generally sufficient, in form, for
the purposes intended. The contract should, of course, name the
City of Roanohe, rather than the City of Roanohe Water Department,
as client, since that department is merely an agency Of the City.
The location of the timberlands as stated in the contract should
be extended so ns to include Bedford County and Bone*our* County,
along with Roanoke County. Words of agreement, rather than of
goaranty, should be used In paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the
proposed contract; and provisions for the time of payment to
forester for services rendered should be changed so as to allow
an interval of time between presentation of forester*s statement
for services and the date upon which payment therefor Is due to
be made. Otherwise, the proposed document, if its terms be
agreeable to the Council, appears sufficient for the purpose
intended.
Yhe Council will note that the proposed contract prepared by
York Forestry and Land Company, Incorporated, as an agreement to
remain in force for five years from its date, contains provision
that the same might be terminated on the last day of February
of any year by either party so notifying the other party in
mritiog more than 30 days prior to such date of termination.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. £Jncanon
City AttorneyN
Mr. Jones moved that the report of the City Attorney be taken under
advisement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS A~D STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for a public hearing to be held at 2 p.m.,
Monday, December 16, 1969, before Council acting as a committee of the whole,
for the purpose of determining and fixing final assessments on abutting property
owners and their properties in connection with the sanitary sewer proJect on Orange
Aveeno, N. £., between Tinker Creek and the east corporate limits, he presented a
written report transmitting same; whereupon, Mr. Perkinson offered the roll,win9
Resolution:
(~1844g) A RESOLUTION providing the date of a public hearing before the
Council for fixing the amounts of the assessments to be made against abutting
landowners to partially pay the cost of constructing public sanitary sewer mains
and laterals to serve properties abutting the same on Orange Avenue, N. E., from
Ticker Creek to the present east corporate limits of the City, and on portions of
20th Street, N. E., and 24th Street, N. E., in said City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book Ho, 32, page 452.)
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Mr. Perhioson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion moa
seconded by Hr. LAsh nod adopted by the following votel
mayor Webber ............................... ?.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
LEGISLATION-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: The City Attorney submitted the follow-
lng report transmitting a proposed Ordinance providing for the imposition of local
license taxes on those establishments qualifying for State llceoaea to sell mixed
alcoholic beverages in the ~ity of Roanoke,
#November 25, 1969
The Honorable Mayor. and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
A majority of the qualified voters of the City having, at the
referendum held on the question on November 5, 1968, npprored
the sale in the City of mixed alcoholic beverages under Chapter
1.1 of Title 4 of the Code of Virginia, and the City Auditor
baring suggented preparation of a measure by which the Council,
as an amendment of an appropriate section of the City's License
Tax Code~' might make provision for the imposition of local
license taxes on those establishments qualifying for State
licenses to sell such beverages, I have prepared and transmit
heremith for the Coancilts consideration an ordinance dealing
math the subject.
It will be noted that the proposed ordinance, drawn as an
amendment of Sec. 37. Alcoholic Beverages, of the Cltyts present
License Tax Code, mould reordain that section but mould extend
the provisions thereof so as to impose local license taxes,
separate and additional to all other license taxes assessable
under the License Tax Code, on those persons who become licensed
by the State as operators of restaurants or clubs in the City
whereat mixed alcoholic beverages are handled. In preparing
the draft Of such ordinance, I have provided for the maximum
license taxes permitted by State law to be imposed by localities{
the lam authorizing localities to 'graduate' the license taxes
set out in subsection II of the proposed amendment, but not to
exceed such amounts as are set nat in that subsection.
The ordinance as proposed would apply the additional license
taxes as of January 1, 1969. I consider it unlikely that
many, if any State licenses will be issued under the new State
law prior to that date.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney*
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones offered the iai'lowing
emergency Ordinance:
(nlG450) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec. 37. Alcoholic
Beverages, of Chapter 6. License Tax Code, Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, imposing certain annual license taxes on persons
engaged in dealing with alcoholic beverages, and on persons holding mixed beverage
restaurant licenses from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Boardl providing
the effective date of this ordinance; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 453.)
by Mr, Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
Hayor Webber .................................. T.
NA~S: None ....................... O.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on the
examination of the Activities Fond o~ the Belmont Elementary School, Forest Path
£1ementary School. Loudon Elementary School and Nelrose Elementary School ~or the
Lots 13 and 14, Ulock 2, Roanoke Ghent Realty Company, Official Tax No. 1330402,
was before Council.
$~ ~luona Addition, O~ffcial Tau Nos. 12~0119 - 1270123, inclusive, be rezoned
at 2 p.m., Monday, December 23, 1960. The motion was seconded by Rt. Lisk and
unanimously ~dopted.
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ZONIRGz Council having referred to the City Plaening Commission for
studyo report and recommendation the request of the Club View Corporation that a
4?,49-acre tract of land and u 6.23-acre tract of.land located on the west aide of
Franklin Road, S. W., Official Tax Nos, 129010T and 1290105, be rezoned from RS-2e
Single Family Residential District, to RG-2, General Residential District, the
CiaI Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request
for rezoning be granted.
Mr, Jones moved that a public hearing on the request for reaoniug be
held at 2 p.m., Rondayt December 23, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr, ~heeler
and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
TRAFFIC: The Roanoke Highway Safety Commission submitted the following
report with regard to an organization meeting held on November lg, 1960:
"November 20, 1968
Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
In compliance with Council*s Resolution No. 10369 of October 21,
1968, your Highmay Safety Commission held its organization
meeting on November 19, at which time it elected the folloming:
Hr. James D, Sink, Chairman, Hr. John C. Clarke, Vice Chairman,
and Mrs. Altce P. Tice, Secretary.
The Commission will also comply with the request of Council set
forth in the above mentioned Resolution furnishing the City no
later than December. l the requested forms completed in accordance
with State statutes.
As Chairman pro tam and a member of this Commission I am
extremely pleased with the members, their enthusiasm and their
knowledge mhich will mean, in my opinion, that Roanoke will
again lead the State in highway safety.
S/ James E. Jones
g
Roanoke Highway Safety commission*
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded b'y Mr. Llsh and unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The committee a~pointed to secure a scoreboard for
the Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum submitted the following report advising that
plans and specifications for the scoreboard have been completed and recommending
that bids therefor be received on December 16, 1966:
*November 21, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council,
City of Roanoke,
ROANOKE, Virginia.
As directed by City Council, the Scoreboard Committee has
met with the Architects and other persons, and reviewed the
drawiogs and specifications for the Coliseum Scoreboard.
and they have revised the drawings and specifications accordingly,
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and the Scoreboard Committee l~ eom la accord ulth the revisions.
The Committee recommends to Council that the Architects be
authorized to call for bids on the Coliseum Scoreboardl-aed in
accordance ulth the Architects recommendations abut the bids bo
received at CoeecilOs Meeting on Mondays December 16, 1960.
Respectfully submitted,
ROANOKE CIVIC CEh'TER
SCOREBOARD COMMITTEE,
~/ James E.' Jofl~
Honorable James E. Jones, Chairman
S~ Frank N. Perkinson, Jr,
Honorable Frank N. Perklnson, Jr.
S~ H. E. Radford
Nomard E, Radfordu
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the committ,
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, the coemittee also presented the following communica-
tion from Associated Architects and Engineers of Roanoke setting forth the reyJsi
referred to in the report of the committee:
#November 19, 1960
Mr~ James ED Jones
1810 Mt. Vernon Road
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Jimmy:
This is to confirm the action me have taken in regard to
questions raised by various people in connection mith the
drawings and specifications for the Coliseum scoreboard.
i. The specifications have been revised to require that each
bidder submit a 2-year maintenance and guarantee agreement
with bls.bid. The'cost 5~ this will be included in the
bids. Prior to award Of the contract, the City has the
right to review and approve the agreement submitted by
the low bidder. Signed copies of the approved maintenance
and guarantee agreement are to be furnished to the City
100 words per minute.
letters approximately 5 3/4# high.
is $650000 to $70,000. We suggest that bids be received at
S/ John W. Chappelear
John W. Chappelear, Jr** Project Director*
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Mr. Jones mored that the communication be received and filed as a part
o? the records of Council, The motion nas seconded by Mr. Lish and unanimously
adopted,
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received
on furnishing and installing permanent seating for the Roanoke Civic Center
Auditorium and the Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum submitted the following report,
recommending that the respective bids of J, H. Pence Company, Incorporated, in
the amount of $155,620,00 and $202,980.00 be accepted:
"Roanohe, Virginia
November 25, 1968
To The City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council on November 11 received bids for the permanent seating in
the Civic Center. The bids were as folloms.
Permanent Seatinq fgr th9 Auditorium - One bid received J. H. Pence Company,
Roanoke, Virginia (American Seating Company) - $155,620.
Coliseum Permanent Seating
An Rase Rid (Plastic Racks ~ Seats):
1. Ideal Seating Company ~165,259.24
2. American Desk Mfg. Company $171,298.17
3. American Seating Company
B. Alternate mi (900 Upholstered
Seats ~ Balance Plastic:
1. Ideal Seating Company $165,259.24
$ 5,215,96 $170,475.20
2. American Seating Company $171,517.00
$ 4.573.00
3. American Desk Mfg. Company $171,298,17
C. Alternate ~2 (Seecial Plastic Seats):
1. American Seating Company $171,~17.00
$ 42.381.00 $213,098.00
2. Ideal Seating Company No Bid
3. American Desk Mfg. Company No Bid
D. Alternate ~3 (All Seats Unholstered With
Plastic Backs):
1. American Seating Company $171,517.00
~ 31,463,OO $202,900,00
2. Ideal Seating Company $165,259.24
S 39.628.U9 $204,088.13
3. American Desk Mfg. Company $171,298.17
$ 79.208.80 $250,506.97
Your committee met on November 19 to review the bids. The bids had previousll
been inspected by Associated Archi*ecrm and Engineers, consultants on the project,
to determine that they satisfactorily met requirements and specifications.
The single bid on the Auditorium is attributable to the fact that only two
manufacturers make the type of chair that Is proposed for the facility. The second
manufacturer Is not too active in production at the present time and there mas
uncertainty as to whether or not they would bid at the time of advertisement;
however, the specifications were such that it UBS suitable for this second firm to
bid. Yhe chairs include a push-back feature. This feature restricts other bidders
than the number above noted. The push*back feature presents a higher quality chair
and is necessary in order to meet fire code requirements.
In the financial program for this Center, $1600000 was allotted for Auditorium
seating. The bid of American Seating Company through J. H. Pence Company for
$155,620 is recommended for award.
In the advertisement for Coliseum permanent seatingt as noted, the bidders
had four options. The base bid mas for plastic backs and seats. The first alternal
would be for upholstered seats in the lomer par*of the Coliseum with balcony seats
as in the base bid. ~he second alternate for special plastic seats that do not folt
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and are better shomn than described. The third alternate mould be for nil seats
to be upholstered mith plastic backs. The committee feels that to provide
comfortable seating throughout the Coliseum and to maintain all seating of the
same and excellent quality that alternate three should be apprcred.
In the Civic Center budgetting $200,000 is allotted for Coliseum seating. The
low bid for alternate three is American Seating Company through J. fl. Pence Company,
Roanoke, ¥1rglnfa, for $202,9~O. This oreroge offset against the amount mhlch
auditorium seatin] mas under the allotted figure beeps the total sealing uithin the
allotment.
It is recommended that an amard be made to J. H. Pence Company, Incorporated,
lot Alternate s3 seating within the. Coliseum.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ James E. Jones
James E, Jones, Chairman
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
S! tloward E. Radford
Ho~ard E. Radford
Recap:
Seating Allocation
Auditorium Seats
Coliseum Seats
~360,000
$155,620
· 202,900 350,600
Surplus from Seating Allocation 1,400#
Mr. Jones 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 Rr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY: The Real Estate Committee submitted the following
interim report recommending that the city retain property located on the south
side of Orange Avenue, N. Eo, designated as Official Tax No. 3330111, and property
located on the north side of Carver Avenue, N. E., west of Courtland Road, designate
as Official Tax No. 3070501, for the time being:
"November 25, 1960
The Honorable Yayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
6entlemen:
Herewith is an interim report and recommendations mith
reference to two (2) offersor overtures made to the City for
purchase of certnin Clty-o~ned properties.
FIRST: Mr. Mack Aheroa, by letter dated O~tober 4, lg6~.
offered to purchase from the City for $400.00, cash, the residue
of Official No. 3330111, located on the sonth side of Orange
Avenue, N. E.
The City acquired this lot from the Commonwealth of Virginia
la order to devote a portion of its street frontage on Orange
Avenue for the wideningof that street, under the highway project
now in progress. The Committee is of the opinion that this
major street improvement will have the effect of stimulating to
a large extent property development and business activity in the
area and, particularly, along Orange Avenue, N. E. Proper use of
the residue of this lot may require its consolidation into one or
more of the adjoining lots. The Committee believes and recom-
mends to the Council that title to the property should be held by
the City until at least such time as the highway project shall
have been completed and the improved street be placed in full use
and, accordingly, that the abovementJoned offer of purchase should
be declined.
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SECONDt Mr, J, E, Mlllett, by letter dated'September 23,
1968, expressed un interest in tko purchase of Official No,
30705010 a parcel or land lobated on the north side of Carver
Avenue, N. £** must of CoertleBd RoBd, acquired by the city by
ennexBtion lB 1949, Bt suok time as the City might offer it
for or consider its sale.
'As in the case of Ofricial'Ho. 3330111,' mentioned above,
the Committee believes nnd recommends to the Council that
title lB the Carver Avenue property abovementloned sbBuld be
held by the City, at least for the tine being and until such
time as tbs beat possible future use Bf said land be decided
upon by the Council,
Several other offers and overtures made to the City for
sale or for the Cityes purchase of certain properties are
still being considered by the Committee, which mill make
further report to the Council as the matters nature to the
point of firm recommendations.
Respectfully,
S! Jplian F, Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst, City Manage~
S! J, Robe~t Thomas
J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor
SI J. N, Kincannn
J. N. Kincanon, City Attorney
S/ David K, Link
David ~. Link, Councilman,
Chairman#
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the commltte~
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
COXSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18431j rezonieg property located on the south side
of Orange Avenue, M. ~., between Sixteenth Street and Seventeenth Street, described
as the southern part of Lots I and 2, Lots 3, 4, 5 nad 6, Block S2, Melrose Land
Company, Official Tax Nos. 2221616, 221603, 2221604, 2221605 and 2221606, from
C-lj 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. Perkinsve offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#16431) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, SectioB 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. as amended, and Sheet No. 222, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ho. 32t page 444.)
Mr. Perklnson moved.the adoption of theOrdinance. The motion was seconds
by Mr. #heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Lisk, Perkinsont Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ............................................6.
HAYS: Mr. Joaes ...................... 1.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18432~ rezoning property located on the south side
of Thursten Avenue, N. E., described as Lots 35 and 36, Block B, Mllliamson Groves,
Official Tax NO. 3010254 and the mest portion of Lots 7 ~ 12, Ieclusire, Block B,
MilliamsoB Groves, Official 7ax No. 3070240, from RD, Duplex Residential District,
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to C-2, Geeeral Commercial District, having previously been before Council for its
first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body. Mr. Nheeler offering
the f,Il.ming for its second reading and final adoptlon~
(u18432) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title %V, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 307, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 445.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion sas seconded
by Mr. Perkinsoe and adopted by the f,Il,ming ~ote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, J,nest Lisk, Perkins,n, Trout, ~heeler and
Mayor Nebber ..................................
NAYS: None ....... ~ ................ O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. I0434, vacating, discontinuing and
closing a twelve-foot alley running parallel to Eleventh Street, N. E., between
MoO,well Avenue and Gregory Avenue, having previously been before Council for its
first reading, read ned laid over, was again before the body. Mr. Wheeler offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~18434) AN ORDINANC£ permanently abandoning, vacating, discontinuing
and closing a certain alley located in the northeast section of the City of Roanoke
Virginia, in Block 6, as shown on the Chamounl Land Company Map. · copy of which
map may be found in the Office of the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, and being also shoun on Sheet 305 of the Tax Appraisal Map of said City
of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. aR, page 446.)
Mr. Wheeler 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, Trout, Nheeler and
Mayor Webber ...................................
NAYS: None .......................... O.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 18437, granting
permission to The First National Exchange Bank of Virginia, o~ner of the bank
bulldin9 located on the southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue,
to Construct and maintain two flagpole holders and flagpoles on the Jefferson
Street front wall of its bank building, upon certain terms and conditions, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, Has
again before the body, Mr. Perkinson offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(~18437) AN ORDINANCE permitting the encroachment of two flagpole
holders, flagpoles and flags over the sldewalR on South Jefferson Street, to be
erected on the front of a buildin9 fronting on the southwest corner of Jefferson
Street and Campbell Avenue, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32° page 447.)
Hr. Perkinsoa meted the adoption of the Ordinnnne. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Link end odopIed by the following vote:
AYES= Wessrs. Boswellt Joneno Link, Perkinson. Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................
NAYS: None ............... . .......... o.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a contract with Diamond Construction Corporation for the hauling of dirt to the
East Gate Sanitary Landfill at a unit price of thirty-nine cents per cubic yard,
he presented same; uhereupon, Mr. Mheeler offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(310451) AN ORDINANCE awarding a contract for the hauling of dirt to
the City*s East Gate Sanitary Landfill and future park, upon certain terms and
conditions; accepting a certain bid made to the City for performing said work;
rejecting certain other bids made to the City, and providing for an emergency.
(For fnll text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 455.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Trout, Mheeler and
Mayor Webber .................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REUOVAL: Mr. Boswell pointed out that the
City of Roanoke is awaiting the Outcome of its application to Roanoke County for
the use of city-owned land on Brushy Mountain in Roanoke County as a site for
sanitary landfill operations and that in the meantime there is a dire need for a
temporary site for this purpose.
In a discussion of the matter, it was pointed out that the city has been
negotiating with the Norfolk and Western Railway Company for the use of a five-acre
tract of land lying between Dale Avenue and Wise Avenue, S. E., adjaceot to the
east corporate limits, for use as a sanitary landfill for a period of six months.
Mr. Roswell moved that the matter be placed on the agenda for the next
regular meeting 0£ Council on December 2, 1960, in order that the residents of the
above area might have an opportunity to be heard on the question. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-STREETS AND ALLEYS-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Mr. Trout presented the
following communication suggesting that Council give serious consideration to the
matter of providing adequate parking space for vehicles used by city employees in
the performance of their duties and for visitors invited to the Municipal Building
in connection with the construction of the new Municipal Building Annex:
*Rosnohe, Virginia
Hoveober 25, 1965
Mayor hsd City Council
Hoe·oke, Virginia
Gentleme·:
Since the City bas started constructing the hem Annex all
of the parking has been taken orr or the property. As I see it
we b·ve · serious problem for parking nad it does not look to me
like ·ny plums hove been made to help the situation. There mill
be n small lot mlth the hem building that mill tahe core of ·
part of the Police Deportment but as for as I can find this is
all.
Parking is needed for the police, for the city sergeont,
for the courts, for our employees who use their CaF in their
moth and for visitors mhom we invite to City Hall.
I wo~ld like to see the Council give this serious con-
sideFation. Possibly a committee could be appointed to begin
planning as to mhat can be done.
Respectfully.
S! James O. Truer
g
James O. Trout
Vice Mayor*
Mr. Trout moved that the matter be referred to a committee to be appointe*
by the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimo·sly adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. James O. Trout, Chairman, Julian F. Hirer
and Jo D. Sink os members of the committee.
BRXDGES-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having been advised by the City Manager
that · proposed Twenty-fourth Street Extension project would cost approximately
$2,000,000 and that the city*s share Of such a project would be $300,000 if this
construction co·Id be programmed as a state highway project; however, it is not
now a part of the Regional Arterial HighwaF Plan, and the City Manager baring
been instructed, by a majority vote of CQuncil, to proceed with the preparation
of plans and specifications for a low-level bridge in Norwich and to advertise
for bids on the project, Mr. Trout moved that the City Manager be directed to
investigate the possibility of securing state funds toward the actual cost of
constructing the low-levelbrldge over and above the $150,000 approved in the
Capital Improvements Program for the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Trout then mo,ed that the City Manager be directed to develop a plan
for the improvement and extension of Twenty-fourth Street from its intersection
with Melrose Avenue southwardly to a polct to be determined. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, Mayor Mebber declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Mayor
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COUNCIL. REUULA~ HE~rlNG~
HondaT, Ueceeber 2, 1968,
The Council of the City of R,aa,ks met la regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Nunlcipul Building, Monday, December 2. 1968, at 2 p.m** the regular
meeting hour, with Humor ~ebber presiding.
PRESEh'F: Councilmen John N. Boswell, James E. Jones. David E. Lfsk,
FFanh N. PerRins,n, Jr., James O. Trout, Vincent S. Nheeler end Nayor Roy L.
#ebber ........................................ 7.
ARSENT~ None ......................
OFFICERS pRESENT: Hr. Julian F. H/Fsi, City Nanuger. Hr. Byron E. Hamer,
Assistant City Nanager, Mr. H. BenJamin Jones. Assistant City Attorney. and
J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
IN¥OCA~fOH: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Revere=d
Rudolf F. Ludwig, Pastor, Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC HATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A con=unication from Mr. Jesse H. Hahn, expressing the
opinion that not enough effort is bei'ng put forth In the City of Roanoke to reduce
crime, was before Council.
gr. Llsk noted that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Nr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING-HOUSING-SLUR CLEARANCE: A telegram from Mr. Don Humel, Assistant
Secretary of t'he Department of Housing and Urban envelopment, advising that tamp,rat
l,aa funds in the total amount of $5,763,450.00 and capital grants funds in the
total amount of $4,227,973.00 have been approved for the Downtown East Urban
Renewal project and that the Director of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority bas been se notified, was before Council.
Hr. LIsk moved that the telegram be received and filed. The notion was
seconded by ~r. Perklnson and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-CITY PROPERTY: A communication from the Central H,an,ks
Development Foundation transmitting the following Resolution adopted by the Central
Roanoke Development Foundation and The Combined Federal Building Committee, favorlnt
a site for the proposed new Federal Building which will be compatible with the
objectives of the Downtown Development Plan and Program mas before Council:
'NHEREAS. Tbs Site Selection Team of the General Services
Administration is seeking a site In the City of Roanoke for a
new Federal Building. and
~HKREAS tbs City of ~oaaoke and private business are sharing
the Cost of a $93,400 comprehensive downtown development plan and
program, work on which is now in au advanced stage.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that me favor a site for the new
Federal Building which will be compatible with the objectives of
the downtown development plan and program, and we invite serious
consideration of the l,carl,nmi zone and sites therein, as pro-
posed by consultants working on the downtown development plan and
program~ and
UE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we welcome the Site Selection
Team of the General Services Administration to the City of
Roanoke, express tbs hope that they will find our recommendations
worthy of constderationv and assure them of our fullest cooperation
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In the selection of a location that will be satisfactory and
beneficial to both the Federal Government and the City of
Roanoke.'
Hr. Jones moved that the matter be taken under ndviseaent. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Link and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES~ A communication from the Clerk of
Courts transmitting the following cop7 of aa Order entered-on Rovenber 15, 1968,
in the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, proclaiming that u majority of the
qualified voters of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, have duly approved the sale
of mixed alcoholic beverages in Roanoke by restaurants licensed under Chapter
1.1, Title 4 of the Code of Virginia=
"VIRGINIA;
ATA CIRCOIT COURT CO~TFIN~ED AND HELD IN AND FORTIlE
CITY OF ROANOKE AT THE COURTHOUSE TltERHOF
THIS IH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 196~
)
REFERENDUM ON SALE )
OF MIXED ) ORDER
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES )
)
THIS DAY came Walker R. Carter, Jr., Clerk, and presented
to the Court the duly attested Certificate Of the Commissioners
of Election as to the result of the election held on November 5,
1969, pursuant to and in strict compliance mith the order herein
entered on August 2H, 1969.
It appearing from such certificate that In answer to the
question *May mixed alcoholic beverages be sold in the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, by restaurants lioemedunder Chapter l.I
Title 4 of the Co~e of Virginia?* 15,462 voters marked their
ballot *Yes* and 13,040 voters marked their ballot *NO** the
Court doth find and hereby proclaims that'a majority of the
qualified voters of the City Of Roanoke, Virginia, have duly
approved the sale of mixed alcoholic beverages in that city by
restaurants licensed under Chapter 1.1 Title 4 of the Code of
Virginia.
It is further ORDERED that in compliance with §4-9§.12
of the Code of Virginia, duly certifiod copies of this order
be forthwith transmitted to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board and to the Council of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia.
Enter this 15th day of November, 1960.
S! F, L, Dg~ac~
Judge
A Copy Teste: WALKER R. CARTER, JR., CLERK
Dy S! Patsy Zesterman Deputy Clerk*
Mr. Jones moved that the communication and the copy of the Order be
received and filed as a part of the records of Council. The motion was seconded
Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-A~RPORT: Tho City Manager submitted a written report, recommend-
lng that $200.00 be appropriated to cover appraisal work at Roanoke Runicipal
(Moodrum) Airport in connection with possible future glide zones.
Rt. Perkinson moved ~hat CounctI concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
IN RE:
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(816452) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reorduin Section z65, "Airport,w of
the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Bock We. 32, page
Hr. Perhlason moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wac
seconded bi Hr, Nheeler and adapted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs, Boswell, Jonest Lick, Perhinsout Trout, Rheeler and
Xayor ~ebber ............................. T.
NAYS~ None .......... ~ .............
BUDGET-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT-COMMOWWEALTH*S ATTORNEY: The
City Manager submitted the following report outlining the modifications required
at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Building in order to provide office
space for the new Assistant Commonwealth*s Attorney and calling attention to the
need for improvements to the detention cells In the building, the total estimated
cost of the modifications and improvements being $1,000,00:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November 25, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roaooke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
With the approval Of the fiscal year 1969 budget, City Council
included a position for a new Assistant Commoneealthts Attorney.
The position was not anticipated when the maintenance budget mas
prepared. In approving this position, Council stipulated that
this attorney would be primarily responsible for functions relating
to the Juvenile Court. The question has been brought to ua as to
office space for this attorney. The Commonwealth's Attorney and
the Jurenile and Domestic Relations Court would like to have him
quartered at the court building on Rorer Avenue and this would seem
desirable.
By some internal reorganization and the shifting of the intake
office and waiting room to a room in the basement, space would be
available for an office for this Assistant Commoflwealtb*s Attorney.
This shifting of the intake office to the basement would necessitate
the installation of several partitions, additional lighting, mall
receptacles, doorways and doors and painting. Also the area
previously utilized by the intake office would need floor tile,
venetian blinds and painting,
In addition to the foregoing, work is needed to upgrade the
temporary detention cells currently in use. One of these cells
bas no electricity, no door wlndom and the door itself is inoperative.
Both cells have interiors which lend themselves to self Injury
should the occupant be au inclined and we have had some recent
experience which has caused caution. Improvements should be made
in these detention cells au that Juveniles might be properly and
safely restrained while awaiting hearing of their case.
The details of the work are as follows:
Interview Roa~s:
2' x 4* stud partitions g* x 6' in height, dry wall both
sides of partitions, dry wall taped and sanded, cased door
openings, asphalt tile on floor, vinyl cove base, one four
tube fluorescent fixture per room, wall receptacles - 3
per room, paint
Female Detention Cell:
8' suspended ceiling of 1/2# plywood, concrete and cinder
block bench, box in exposed pipes, observation port in
door, vandal proof light fixture with switch outside of
room, paint
Male Detention Cellt
Ot suspended ceiling of 1/2* plywood, concrete and
cinder block bench, box lo ewposed plpes, cat and cap
unused pipe nad patch resultant hole in wall, paint,
no light fixture proposed for this room
Coemonwealth Attorneyes Office:
Recover floor, venetian blinds on two windows and paint
It Is anticipated that these modifications would cost fa
the neighborhood of
! an submitting this report that Council might review this
situation and indicate your desire as to accomplishment of this
work. Predicated upon your decision or approval of this work,
a more complete design can be prepared and bids solicited for
these modifications.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Ranager'
After a discussion of the matter, Hr. Link moved that the City Ranager
he directed to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for the
modifications and improvements and to advertise for bids on the proposed mark.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
FIRE [~PARTME~T: Council having authorized that Mr. Gary E. Roorfieldt
a member of the Fire Department injured ia line of duty, be paid his regular salary
for an additional period ending November If, 1969, the City Manager submitted a
written report, advising that the fireman continues to be absent from work, that it
is anticipated he will be off for an additional period of time and recommending
that Council authorize an extension of payment of the regular salary for another
sixty-day period beyond November 19, 1969.
Mr. Wheeler mored that ~ouncll concar 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. Doswell and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report recommending
that he be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Wiley N, Jackson Company
for snow removal at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport during the 196B-1959 winter
season:
*Roanoke, Virginia
December 2, 1968
Honorabl~ Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
We wish the authorization of the City Council by appropriate
ordinance to enter into an agreement with Wiley ~. Jackson Company,
General Contractors, Roanoke, Virginia, for snow removal at
Roanoke Municipal Airport daring the current budget year;
This company has been used in past years and Is familiar
with our requirements and the functioning at the Airport. We
have been entirely satisfied with their work and in our judgment
their rates are comparable to others that mould be obtained in the
area.
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There is one difference with respect to this.lactic
comparison with last year and prior years ned that is that this
company advises, their diffi~ultiea mlth obtaining operators and
the assurance of availability of operatgrs. Additionally, they
will be making arrangements to aubrent certain equipment becncae
of their construction schedule.
They advise that they will *do the beat Job, they can under
the overall circumstances** Certain equipment mill be stationed
ut the Airport as it Is available and can be.provided in this
The rental rates on this equipment mill be in accordance
with
the following schedule.
.~,]ulnment Used on Snow Removal Per/hr. Driver
1968-69
Caterpillar ~12 Grader $15.90
Caterpillar ~14 Grader 19. OH
Caterpillar wi6 Grader
Euclid 3- yd. Loader 21.20
Michigan ~1~5 Louder 25.97
Michigan ~180 Louder 21.20
Caterpillar #950 Loader 21.20
Uough ~HH Loader 13.25
Pickup Truck 1.06
Foreman 5.30
These unit prices incidentally are approximately 6 percent
over the unit prices of last year.
This is brought to the Council in accordance with the
instructions last year from the Council and the Auditor*s office
that approval by the Council would be necessary and the recom-
mendation is so made.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager~
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager und that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopt~
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted the follomfng report
recommending that the city convert from the present centralized PBX telephone ·
netmork to the Centrex communication system upon the completion of the new Municipal
Building Annex:
"R'oanoke, Virginia
December 2, 196B
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
For sometime our staff personnel have been studying
methods and procedures of uporading our telephone system and
particularly what might be the most advantageous system
arrangement upon the completion of the new annex building.
Increasing telephone traffic both incoming and outgoing as
well as antra City offices will prompt within a fairly short
time a need for expansion of even the present system. With
the completion or the annex and renovations within thep er sent municipal
building, It mould be advontegeous at tbal time to set up any
permanent revisions to the system to nccoamcdnle ell the
operations.
Frbm the considerations nnd studies given to future program,
from consultations mith the C ~ P Telephone Company and.from
inspections of other municipal nnd industrial systems* it has
been concluded that the bent approach would be for the City to
convert Its telephone system to what Is haoxn ns the Centrex system.
building, The exceptions are n row geographically remote
uhat might be called direct dialing in and out to each of the
Annual
City Administrative and Operating Departments $5.520.41 $$,480.77
School Systems
Subtotal
PDX Jefferson and Patrick ~enry Schools
Miscellaneous: Nursing Homo, Juvenile
Detention Home, Carries Cove, Airport
Subtotal
Civic Center (est.)
Less Concession
~,O0~vO0 2~725r06
$0,520.21 $0,206.63
310.00
141,~S 109.75
$8,669.96 $8,706.30
S6?vSO
$0,669.96 $9,273.80
1.008.75 1.008.75
97,581.21 $8,185.13
If the City Council has no objection, we would like to indicate
to the telephone company our intent to proceed mith this type of
a telephone system. It mould not be installed until the completion
of the municipal annex; homever, the company needs to anticipate
by ordering the particular equipment necessary for our facilities..
Any questions that the Council might ash, we mould be glad to
revie~ them.
~espect£ully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager~
Mr. Nheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Mauager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
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PLANNINGt The City Manager submitted the follouingrep~rt recommending that
be authorized to employ Marcou, O'Leery end Associates, Consultants, for planning
assistance ia studying the possibility of participation of the City of Roanoke lo
the Neighborhood Development Program:
URoanoke, Virginia
December 2, 1968
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
For~some months, we have been following closely the
availability uitbin the Federal government of what is known as
the Neighborhood Development Program, The principle consists
of a program in year-to-year Increments for the development and
upgrading of one or mare selected areas of a City. We think that
this program has application la Roanoke aod might be useable
here. A good deal of experimentation nad study is necessary tn
ascertain its application and whether it mould be useable. At
the same time it mustbe,acknowledged that there is a possibility
ne could not be successfol in coming under this program Or that
the tine limits would be too strict,
I very much would lihe to explore this lOP possibility.
To do $o, we need planning assistance which is not available in
our limited planning staff and which bas to recognize that time
limits give us about 30 days for decisions. Marconi O'LeaFy and
Associates, wJtb whom Council Is familiar, ore ogre,able to
working with os on this on the basis of per diem and expenses
with a total not to exceed $2,500. Any program developing and
any expenses that might be made would have to be submitted to
the City Council. .
f recommend'the appropriation of this amount and authorization
for an agreement and can elaborate verbally on this matter before
the Council.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hits*
Julian F. Hirst
City Managerw
After a discussion of the matter, 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 measures. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted, Mr. Boswell voting
BRIDGES-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that he be authorized to execute an agreement between the City of
Roanoke, the Virginia Department of Highways and the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company relating to the construction of the monte 220 project, involving a Norfolk
and Western Railway Company grade crossing and underpass at Brandon Avenue and
Franklin Road, S. W., and related improvements:
*Roanoke, Virginia
December 2, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In conjunction with the widening of Franklin Road (Route
220) the project being bandied by the Virginia Department of
Highways, Brandon Avenue will be extended southeasterly under
the Norfolk and Western tracks to connect with McClanahan Street
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lo the urea of the mast end of the Dr Fepper Mottling Coupsay
property, This ex*cosign end the midening of Fruuhliu Road
mill require two Rem bridge structures, These structureso
along math several spur crossings ut grade, mill result in
considerable involvement of the Railuay Company in the project,'
There has been prepared a *ri-party agreement, Involving
the Department of Mighways, the Ruiluuy Company and the City of
Roanoke as to these structures. The mature of this agreement
is similar to that submitted to the Counoll last meek for the
Ninth Street Industrial Access project into the Roanoke Industrial
Center, This agreement has beau executed by the State and the
Railway Company and only needs execution by the City of Roanoke
in order that the State may proceed to advertise for bids ua the
project. The agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney
and by our Engineering Departweot and found to be satisfactory.
The City Attorney has prepared on appropriate resolution
which is placed on the Agenda to cover the executlom of this
agreement, and we would be glad to explalo and elaborate upon ft.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F~ Hits*
· Julian F. Mits*
City Manager"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloulag Resolution:
(~1H453) A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution on behalf Of the City of
an agreement betuee~ the City, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company relating to the construction of the Route 220 ProJect
6220-12B-103, B-6OI, involving a Norfolk and Western Railway Company grade crossing
and underpass at Mrandon Avenue and Franklin Road, S. W., and related improvements.
(For full text of Resolution, see Mesolutlon Mook No. 32, page
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
.Mayor Webber .................................T.
NAYS: None ....................... O.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: The City Manager submitted the following
report advising that the Superintendent of Public Welfare has been named as one
of the defendants in a suit which has been filed in the Federal District Court,
Western District of Virginia, concerning public welfare residency requirements:
.~Roauoke, Virginia December 2, 1969
Honorable Mayor and City'Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen~
For report and information to the City Council, suit has been
filed in Federal District Court, Western District of Virginia
against personnel of the State Department of Welfare and Institu-
tions and the City Welfare Department. The suit for the plaintiff
was prepared by an attorney of Legal 'Aid Society mith offices at
the Total Action Against Poverty Headquarters building.
The prepared suit, filed November M, 1969, charges a violation
of rights, privileges and lmounities granted under the U, $.
Constitution because of public welfare residency requirements.
The plaintiff moved to Roanoke, it is alleged on or about September 22,
1969, and applied for Aid to Dependent Children Assistance. The
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application nas denied because state law requires one year
residency for aa ADC gTaet, So far as we kaom neither the
applicant, her attorney or TAP took any further action to
Investigate the matter further until the suit was filed,
The City's Superintendent of Public #elfare Is nnmed as
one of the defendants along'nlrb the State Department Director
and the members of the State Doord.
The attorney also filed a Rotion for · Temporary Restrain-
fog Order.
Respectfully submitted,-
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hfrst
City Managern
The Assistant City Attorney advising Council that a Resolution Instruotin
the Office of the City Attorney to defend the Superintendent of Public Welfare
in the suit is unnecessary unless it goes to court, Mr. Nheeler moved that the
report be received and filed. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously
adopted.
TRAFFIC: The City Mansger submitted the following report with regard to
· no parking* signs on Ninth Street, S. E., between Jamison Avenue and Highland
Avenue:
"Roanoke, Virginia
December 2, 1960
tlonorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoket Virginia
At the City Council meeting on August 5 there mas an inquiry
made by Council as to the receipt of a complaint or inquiry as
to why so many 'No Parking' signs had been erected within the
area between Jamisoo Avenue and Highland Avenue, S. E., on Ninth
Street, S. E., and that the complaint mas coming from business
people on the basis that the signs were limiting parking on
Ninth Street. The Council asked that this be looked into and a
report made back.
Mr. J. D. Sink, Traffic and Communications Superintendent,
furnished me with a report on this matter mhich I quote as
follows and which I believe summarizes the situation in the way
In which the mhtter has been handled.
*No Parking' signs have been erected on both sides of Ninth
Street, S. E., between Jamisae Avenue and Highland Avenuet $. E.,
incident to completing the mark associated mith moving Route 24
onto Jamison Avenue, S. E. - Bullitt Avenue and Elm Avenue, $. E.
This work has included adding traffic signals to the inter-
sections of Jamison Avenue and Ninth Street, S. E., and Dullitt
Avenue and Ninth Street, S. R., marking the pavements to chan-
aelize traffic at these intersections and prohibiting parking
to provide the necessary traffic lanes.
The width of Ninth Street in this area was sufficient to
provide two moviog traffic lanes in each direction which are
needed with the increased traffic flow now being experienced as
well as a median lane to provide for left turns. Another con-
slderatton as to the width Df Ninth Street was to maintain
alignment with the raised concrete median just north of Jamison
Avenue, S. E. Pavement width would not additionally permit
parking.
Businesses in this area are as follows:
Kroger. Store and Super #X* Drug Store, located on the east side of
Nigh St~eet,.$.E~ betmeen Dollitt Avenue and Highland Avenue -
adequate off-street parking.
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the west side or Minth Streel - Hullitt Avenue to alley to the
South - udeqnate off-ri*feet psrhiog.
Esso Service Station and Beauty Shop, located on the east side
of Minth Street betmeen Jamison Avenue to the alley and to the
south - u* off-street parhiug.
Significantly, there are no privute homes fo*lng Mluth Street
In this urea.
The fleauty Shop is on a corner. Ample parking exists on Jumisou
Avenue - east or west uithin one block on one side of the street
and in the adjacent block to the north on Ninth Street, eust side
of the street, to serve this operation.
Respectfully submitted,
$! Julian F. Hlrst
Juliun F. Hirst
City Manager"
Hr. Trout moved *hut the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Perkinson and unanimously udopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to the City Manager for study
and report a communication from Mr. Sum Hackler, owner of property at 375 Allison
Avenue, S. M., requesting a clarification us to why the City of Roanoke Health
Department did not write up a violation of the Housing and Hygiene Code upon
inspection of the property, the City Manager submitted the following report advlsin
that this is a matter which would have to be handled between the owner of the
property and the tenant:
"Roauoke, ¥1rgfaia
December 2, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
The City Council at its meeting of September 2, 1968,
referred to me, for investigation and report, a complaint of
Mr. Sam Mackley as to the failure of the City Health Department
to write a violation of the Hygiene Code on Mr. Nackley's
re~tal property on August 23, 1968.
This is an apartment building at 375 Allison Avenue, S. M.,
omned by Hr. Hackler. ! bare discussed the mai*er With Mr.
Mackley on several occasions and have advised him generally as
follows. There mas apparently some owner-tenant conflict and
Mr. Nackley was seeking a basis upon which the tenant could be
evacuated from the apartment. He had contacted our Health
Department and had called them In to investigate an alleged
violation of the Hygiene Code by the tenants in the rental
quarters. The sanitarian from the department made the investi-
gation, discussed the matter with Mr. Mackley at the time but
was unable to write a violation because there did not appear
to be justifiable violation under the Code. Additionally, it
was noted by the sanitarian that under asituution of this
type, .had there been a violation, there mere procedures of
notice and time allowances before which any final action could
be taken and such did not provide that a matter of this type
could be bandied immediately as had been the interest of Mr.
Mackley.
I believe this has been discussed with the owner and the
matter has been satisfactorily resolved with advice to him that
it would have to be a matter that would be handled between him
as owner of the property and the tenant us renter.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager"
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Mr, Rheeler moved that the report be received and filed, The motion uss
seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFICs Council having referred a request that truck traffic be trans-
ferred from Patterson Avenue to Salem Avenue, S, M,. with instructions that he
place radar on both Patterson Avenue nnd Salem Avenue for the purpose of determinlt
which street has more speeding traffic on it and to submit his findings to Council,
the City Manager submitted the following report recommending that matters be left
ns they now are:
'Roanoke, Virginia
December 2t
Honorable May~r and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On ~eptember 16, 1960, City Council received a petitio~ by
§? persons listed ns residents of Patterson Avenue,
requesting that trnok traffic be transferred from Patterson
Avenue to Salem Avenue. At the same meeting a petition was
brought in from 214 persons reported as residents on Salem .
Avenue and adjoining streets objecting to such a transfer. The
City Council referred this to me and asked that a report may
be made back with any recommendations.
AS a result of this, the Traffic and Communications
Division has made an analysis of the situation using recently
obtained data ns well as data accumulated over a period of
time as a part of the continuing program of evaluating traffic
and street uses.
I am enclosing a copy of a report of November 13 prepared
by Hr. James D. Sink, superintendent of the division, mhich I
believe covers as adequately as I could restate the situation
as it .is found. There is available to me from Mr. Sink con-
side*able supporting data as to traffic movements, radar, speed
studies and classification counts. I will be glad to make this
latter information available to the Council should you so mish
for your further consideration.
In Mr. Sink's conclusions, I concur. The overall City
traffic pattern as mall as the immediate situations along both
of these streets would be better served if there mere a route
available by which thru traffic could be better directed.
This route, homever, does not exist and would have to come
about as a thoroughfare plan construction project and such is
not programmed in the immediate future.
There would be no advantage, as we can see it, to shifting
Patterson Aren~e truck traffic to Salem Avenue as this would
aggravate any concerns on Salem just as would the sane situation
occur if Salem Av~nu.e traffic were routed to Patterson. There
ls additionally the matter of attempting to control such a
situation.
Oar recommendation is that matters be left as they now are
accepting the fact that this is perhaps not the best but mould
hare to serve until some other permanent arrangements could be
accomplished.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hi*st
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager#
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager. ~be motlon mas seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: Council having referred to the City Manager for study and
report the request of Mr. Charles W. Tn*pin that a walk sign be installed at the
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corners o! Campbell Avenue and Fifth Street. S. ~., the City Manager submitted the
following report expressing the opinion that this is an intersection where it is
reit signals mast lean toward the vehicle and the need to accommodate high volume
traffic movement:
"Roanoke, Virginia
December 2. 1969
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Honnohe. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council on September 30, 1960, received a letter
from Mr. Charles W. Turpin, President, Virginia Printing Company,
asking consideration of malh lights at the Campbell Avenue and
Firth Street, $. W.. intersection. A copy of Mr. Turpints letter
is attached for your reference. We have looked into this matter
and I would advise leu as follows.
Hr. Turpin is correct in soling that there Mere at least
four accidents on this corner. A check of the records of the
Police Department for 1967 show slx accidents of which two
involved pedestrians. In one the pedestrian stepped out in front
of a car and in the other the pedestrian was hit by a turning
vehicle.
It is acknowledged that during school pickup and dismissal
there is a heavy pedestrian demand. However, the City installed
walk lights at Church Avenue and Fifth Street, S. W., one block
away, for Jefferson High School students to use to direct them
away from the Campbell Avenue and Fifth Street intersection. A
large number Of students use this controlled intersection;
however, a number still continue to use the Campbell Avenue
intersection.
Vehicular traffic is so consistently high during the day
that me have not felt it advisable to add lalh lights to this
location, lna~mucb as atudenta can cross at the adjacent
intersection gu Church Avenue, to add walk lights at this
location would compound the congestion. In addition to its
normal fouroday movement faf traffic, a long left turn sequence
is provided in the Intersection and the addition of walk lights
on top of this would further tie up time of traffic movement.
There is an intersection ~here it is felt that signals
must lean toward the vehicle and the need to accommodate high
volume trarrlc movement.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: Council having referred to the City Manager for study, report
and recommendation a request that traffic signs establishing a speed limit of
twenty miles per hour be installed on Woods Avenue, S. W., between Franklin Road
and Sixth Street, for th~ protection of the small children in the area, the City
Manager submitted the follomlog report expressing the opinion that no changes are
Justified at this time in the location:
"Roanoke, Virginia
December 2, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The City Council on October 7, 1966, received a petition
signed by 20 residents in the 300, 400 and 500 blocks of Woods
Avenue requesting the establishment of n speed limit or.20
miles per hour In these blocks and signs directing oeuklont
children el play. The Council asked this to be studied nnd
e report and recommendation be made back to the Council.
Me hsve made e series of observations and tests in khe
area to try to determine the situation end the extent to mhich
any changes might be in order.
Two examples ore quoted as follows: On November 13, 1960,
for n one-hour period, from 8:45 a.m. tO 9:55 s.m., a total of
30 vehicles mere observed traveling nest on Woods Avenue. The
highest speed reached by any vehicle was 32 miles per hour.
The average speed nas 20 to 22 niles per hour with a number of
vehicles traveling less than 20 miles per hour.
On the same date from 2:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m** one hour
and forty-five minutes, 92 vehicles were clocked by radar
traveling on Woods Avenue in both directions, the highest speed
or one vehicle mas 3~ miles per hour. The average speed was
23 to 25 miles per hour. Many vehicles mere traveling at less
than 20 miles per hour.
This we have round is fairly typical or the situation.
The area carries a 25 mile per hour speed limit. Me do ant
reel there is Justification for lomering the speed limit rFom
25 miles to 20 miles per hour. It appears that traffic is
moving fairly consistent math the established speed limit,
recognizing that there always are cases where motorists exceed
the speed limit and we donut reel that there are conditions
to justify setting a special speed limit on this street.
We try to avoid to every extent possible the establish-
ment or signs indicating that children are playing, It is
felt that the situation of children exists on Just about
every street within the City and every street could be similarly
marked. At the same time such signs can give a raise security
to children end it is believed that the obligation is with the
parents or custodians or the children to insure that they do not
play in tho streets but remain on the properties. It is just
as easyfor a vehicle to strike a child at 20 miles per hour as
it is 30 miles per hour and to cause just as severe injury.
In summary it is considered that no changes would be
justified at this time in the location and we will continue
our observance.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hirst
Julian F, Btrst
City Manager'
Mr. Mbeeler moved that the report he received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
STATE CORPORATXO~ COMMISSION: The Assistant'City Attorney submitted a
written report or the City Attorney, advising that the City of Roanoke has been
notified by the State Corporation Commission or a public hearing at 10 a.m.,
January 9, 1969, in Richmond, Virginia, on the application of Overnite Transportati
Company rot a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity as a common carrier
by motor vehicle for the handling of property from Roanoke, Virginia, to Bristol,
Virginia, over Interstate Highway Nos. SOl and HI, and return ever the same route,
serving all Intermediate points; however, neless otherwise instructed by Council,
it is not his intention to participate on behalf of the city at the hearing.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on the
examination of the Activities Fund of the Crystal Spring Elementary School, made
by Brown, Edwards und Cowpany, Certified Public Accountants, and the Falrvlew
ElewentarF School, the Lincoln Terrace Elementary School, the Oakland Elementary
School end the ¥oodrow Nilson Junior High School for the year ended June 30, 1960,
nude by Andrews, Hurket ~ Company, Certified Public Accountants, under the direction
of the office of the City Auditor, said reports stating that they present fairly
the financial condition of the Activities Fund at the end of the audit period.
Mr, LJsk mowed that the reports be recelred and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF comMITTEES:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARHAGE REMOVAL: Council having deferred action on
the question of using a S-acre tract of land lying between Dale Avenue and Mime
Avenue, S. E., adjacent tn the east corporate limits, for use as a sanitary landfill
for a period of six months, in order that the residents of the area might have an
opportunity to be heard on the proposal, the committee appointed to study the
question of sanitary refuse disposal submitted the following report recommending
that the city enter into an agreement with the Norfolk and Mestern Railway Company
for temporary use of the land:
'Roanohe, Virginia
December 2, 1968
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This report is to confirm the verbal report given at the
meeting of the City Council on November 25, 1969. At that time
your committee advised that preliminary negotiations had been
made with the Norfolk and Mestern Railway Company wherein the
Railway Company would lease to the City property owned by their
Holding Company at the eastern area of the City between the Vlnton
line, Tinker Creek, Dale Avenue and #isa Avenue.
It is recommended that the City Attorney be authorized by
the City Council to prepare an ordinance or resolution which
would enable the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the
use of this area as an interim landfill for a period of six
months with assurances by the City to the Railway Co~pany and
the public that the operation will be conducted under the best
principles of sanitary refuse disposal.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ John M. Boswell
John ~. Boswell, Chairman
S/ David K. Lisk
David E. Lisk
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst#
Mrs. Frances L. Martin and Mrs. F. G. Longnecker appeared before Council
in opposition to the proposed landfill on the basis of objectionable features of
previous landfills in the city.
Mr. Boswell, Chairman of the committee, explained that the proposed
sanitary landfill is different from previous landfills and stated that administrativ~
officials of the city had better be on their toes to see that there are no objection
able features because if there are any complaints he is the one who is going to get
them.
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Mr. Boswell them moved thst Council concur In the recommendation of the
committee and offered the ~olloulng emergency Ordlnanoez
, (816454) AN ORDINANCE providing for the Clty*s leasing of approximately
6 acres or land from Virginia Holding Corporation for u term of slx months, for
public purposes or the City, and acquiring from Norfolk and Western Railway Coupanl
necessary rights of access thereto{ and providing rot an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 460.}
Mr. B,smell 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.ri. Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ........................................
NAYS: None ............................. O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
CONSIF,~RATION OF CLAIMS: None.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSI[~BATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
INDUSTRIES-BRIDGES: Ordinance No. 18448, approviug an agreement to be
entered into between the City of Roanoke and the Industrial Development and
Investment Company with regard to participation in the cost of the construction of
the Ninth Street Iudustrlal Access Bridge, railroad overpass and related improve-
ments, having previously been before Council for its first rea~ing, read and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Wheeler offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(~1644fl) AN ORDINANCE approving an agreement to be entered into between the
City and Industrial Development and Investment Company, providing for payment
of part of the cost of constructing the new 9th Street, S. E., Industrial Access
Bridge over the Norfolk and Western Railway Company's railroad right-of-way and for
the cost of constructing certain new public streets in the Roanoke Industrial
Center area.
(For full text,of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 456.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordiuaoce. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Masers. Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ......................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ..................... 1.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measures to implement the meat inspection program of the City of
Roanoke for the balance of the calendar year, Mr. Perkinson offered the following
emergency Ordinance appropriating $400.00 to provide for the employment of a
temporary employee to handle the general supervision of the meat inspection prograc
pending preparation of the other measures by the City Attorney:
(~16455) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section n66, #Market,' of the
1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For fell text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 461.)
Mr. Perklnson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mss
seconded by Mr. Trout and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosnell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ....... -- .............................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
AUDITO2IOM-COLISEUM: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure accepting the proposal of J. H. Pence Company, Incorporated, on
furnishing and installing permanent seating for the Roanoke Civic Center Auditorium,
in the amount of $155,620.00, and the proposal of J. fl. Pence Company, Incorporated,
on furnishing and Installing permanent seating for the Roanoke Civic Center
Coliseum, in the amount of $202,900.00, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Perkinson
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~1fl456) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain bids and awarding certain
contracts for permanent seating for the Auditorium, Unit A, in the Roanoke Civic
Center, and for the Coliseum, Unit C, in said Civic Center, upon certain terms and
conditions; rejecting other bids made for seating in Unit C; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 462.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bos~ell, Jones, Ltsk, Perkins.ri, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
· MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ZONING-SPECIAL PERMITS: Mr. C. S. McWinstry, President of the Cave Sprln9
Optimist Club, appeared before Council and outlined the work of the club with
children made possible by its fund raising activities, Mr. McWtnstry stating that
the club ha/ recently purchased nine hundred Christmas trees at a cost of over
$2,000.00 for the purpose of selling the trees on a vacant lot at 2025 Oranbleton
Avenue, S. ff., however, upon application to the city for the necessary permit to
sell the trees at the above location, the club was informed that under the provision~
of the new Zoning Ordinance the lot in question is not properly zoned to permit the
selling of Christmas trees thereon; therefore, the Cave,Spring Optimist Club is
requesting special permission to use the above lot to sell Christmas trees for the
Mr. Lash pointed ant that the same situation applies to the vacant
property at the southeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Grandin Road, 5. W., used
by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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COUnCil being of the opinion that apeolol permission should be granted
for the aale of Christmas trees on both pieces of property for this year onlyt
Mr. Trout moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure
accordingly. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Liah and unanimously adopted,
FIRE PRO~ECTIO~: The City Clerh reported that Hr. Wilfred C. Traynhnm
has qualified as · member of the aoard or Fire Appeals to fill the unexpired term
of Mr, Mllliam Ellis Majors. resigned, ending Jnne 30. 1970,
Hr, Boswell moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Br. Trout and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, Mayor Mebber declared the meeting
adjourned.
A P P R 0 Y E D
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETIRG.
Monduy, December 9. 1968.
The Council of the City of R,un,he met in regular meeting in the Coutcil
Chamber in the Municipul Building. Motduy, December 9. 1968. ut 2 p.m., the regular
meeticg hoar, with Wayor Webber p~esidfog.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. B,smell. James E. Jones, David E. Link,
Vincent $. Wheeler end Mayor Roy L. Webber ..................................... 5.
ABSENT: Councilmen Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., amd Janes O. Trout ......2.
OFFICERS PRESEA~: Mr. Julian F. Birst, City Mauugero Rt. Byron E. Hun,r,
Assistant City Manager, Mr. H. Benjamin Jones, Jr., Assistant City Attorney, end #r.
J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
I~OCATION: The meeting mas opened mith a prayer by Councilman Vincent S~
Wheeler.
MINUTES: Copy o f the minutes of the regular neet hg b,Id on Ronday.
October 14, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Jones, seconded by Mr. Wheeler end unanimously adapted, the reading thereof mss
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC'M~IIERS:
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, 1969, and ending December 31, 1969, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 2 p.m.. Monday. December 9, lgbb, and to be opened at that hour
before Council, Mayor Webber asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
Bent. and no representative present raising uny 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:
City Water Fire
Bidder Garage Dept. Dept.
Regular Premium Regular Premium
net p.g. net p.g. net p.g. net
Sinclair Oil Corporation - .1107 .1423 .1232 .1423
Gulf Oil Company - ,1162 .14§3 .128b .1463
American Oil Company - .1170 .1670 .1300 -
Pure 011 Division Union
0tl Company of California - .1231 .1586 .1431 .158h
MhitJn9 Oil Company - .1340 .1710 .1410 .1710
Rumble 0il 6 Refining CO. - .1370 .1820 .1370 .1620
Mr. Wheeler moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointee
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 mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Byron E. Raner, Chairman. H. Cleans
Broyies and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
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DEPARTMENT OF POHLIC ~ORKS: Pursuant to malice of advertisement for bids
om furnishing, heating, hauling, and applying HC 250 Asphalt; furnishing, heating
and filling the distributors of the city mith RC 250 .Asphalt~ and furnishing, heatia
hauling and applying RT 9 Tar, for the period beginning January !, 1969, and ending
December 31, 1969, sold proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m,,
Moadal, December 9, 1968, and to be opened ut that hour before Council, Mayor Uebber
ashed If anyone had an! questions about the advertisement, and no representative
present raj'sing my question', the Ma~or Instructed the CltT Clerk to proceed mith the
opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk ~pened and read the following bids:
~idder Item No. I Item No. 2 Item Nov 3
Adams C'onstruction Compan~ - .1665 .1590 .2600
John A. Mall ~ Company -. .1690 .16TO .2900
Hr. Link moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed b]
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the Cit~ Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
The notion was seconded by Hr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
Ra~or ~ebber appointed Messrs. Byron E. Manet, Chairman, R. Cletus Bro~les
and fl. B. Thoopson as members of the committee.
ZON1NO: Council having set a public hearing for 2 pom., Ronday, December
9, 1968, on the request of ara Richard R. Quick that a portion of a 9.831-acre tract
of land and o portion of an H.75-acre tract of land located on the north side of
Franklin Road, S. M., east of Beechwood Drive, Official Tax Nos. 1260601 and 128060;
be rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District. to C-2, Ceneral Commercial
District, the mutter nas before the bod~.
In this connection, the Cit~ Planning Commission submitted the following
report recommending that the request for rezoning be granted: "November 7, 1966
The Honorable Roy L. Rubber, Mayor
and Members of Cfr! Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of November 6, 1968 the Cit~ Planning
Commission considered the above described request, gr. T. L. Plunkett.
Jr. represented the pet.itioner and stated:
1. That the intent of the petitioner was to subdivide a section
of the southeast corner of these tug parcels of land for
commercial use.
2.That the overall density of the apartments which now exist
on the pvopert'! mould still be less than the maximum permitted
by the City'szoning ordinance.
3.That e commercial use of this land would be in conformlt!
mith the adjoining use of property.
4. That development of this site for a commercial use mould
necessitate a relocation of the existing drive leading to
the apartments which the petitioner mould undertake.
Mr. Plunkett when questioned stated that he was not sore what
the parcel mould be utilized for, however, he bad reason to believe
a drive-in restaurant would be erected on the site.
The Planning Counlsslom after doe consideration of this
Ratter tad follouiag sore diSCUSSion of the potential traffic
problems uhich Ral result from sa increased use of land abutting
Franklin Road for coRnercial oses~ cooUurred hith the petitioner
that the developseat of this site for · coRuerciel use acrid be
lo conforuJtI uith current developueat along Franklin Road.
Accordingll, notion uts Rode, dull seconded and ueaeiuousl!
carried recommending approval of this request.
VerF truly yours,
S! Willinu G. ~uthy
David Dick
Chairuan"
Hr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr** Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council Jn support of the request of his client.
Ho one appearing in opposition tothe request for retorting. Hr. Wheeler
Roved that Council concur in the recomuendation of the CiaI Planning Commission
and that the folleuing Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~18457) AN ORDINANCE to auend Title XVo Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the Cltl of Roanohe. 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 12R. Sectional
1966 Zone Hap, Cit~ of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
~IIEREAS, application has been nade to the Council Of the Cit] of Roanoke
to have propertl on the northBesterll side Of Franklin Road approximatell 200
feet north of Deechuood Drive fronting 250 feet on Franklin Road and extending
northmenterl~ therefrom 250 feet comprising an easterl~ portion of Official Tax
Nos. 1280601 nnd 1280602 rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District. to
C-2, General Comuercial District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Coumission has recommended that the hereinafte
described land be retorted frou C-I, Office nnd Institutional District, to C-2,
General Commercial District; and
~HEREAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section ?1, Chapter 4.1. Title X¥. of The Code of the
Citl of Roanohe. 1956. as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and paste
as required and for the time provided bI said section; and
~HEREAS, the bearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 9th
day of December, 1968. at 2 P. M., before the Council of the Cit~ of Roanoke. at
ihich hearing all parties in interest and citizens were givin an opportunity to
be heard, both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
WHEREAS, this Council. after considering the evidence os herein provided,
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Citl of Roanoke that
Title l¥, Chapter 4,1, Section 2, of The Code of the Cji! of Roanoke, 1956. as
amended, relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 128 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map,
CltI of Roanoke, be amended in the follouing perticular and no other, viz.:
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Property located OB the northuesterly side of Frnhhlin Rand npproziustely
200 feet north of Beechuood Drive fronting 250 feet on FronhlinRoud nnd exteeding
northuesteriy therefrom 250 feet designnted on Sheet 128 of the Seotfonnl 1966
Zone #up, City of Ronnohe. ns nm easterly portion of Official Tnm Nos. 1280601
nad 1280602, be, iud is hereby, changed from C-l. Office nnd Iustitutionnl District,
to C-2. General Comeerclnl District, nnd that Sheet No. 128 of the nroresnld amp
be changed in thin respect.
The adrian uns seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. 8osmell. Jones. Limb, Wheeler and Mayor #ebber
NAYS: None ...........................................................O.
(Messrs. Perkinson amd Trout absent)
ZONING: Council hnving set a public henrlng for 2 p,u., Monday. December
1968, on the request of Dr. and Mrs. Mnynnrd N. La. that property located on the
north side of Melrose Avenue, N. N., between Thirteenth Street and Fourteenth
Street, described as Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 25, Melrose Land Company, Official
Tax Nos. 2221912, 2221913 and R221914, be retorted from RG-I, General Residential
District, to C-l, Office and Institutional District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the folloming
report recommending that the request for retorting he granted:
"November 7, 1968
The Honorable Roy L. Nebber, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At itt regular meeting of November 6. 1968 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Dr. Law
presented the petition to the Planning Commission and stated:
1.That the land for which a rezoning mas requested adjoined
a C-l, Commercial District.
2. That the property would be utilized to house an office
structure mithin which offices for tmo doctors, a dentist
and an insurance representative would be provided.
3. That he had spoken to all but two of the residents living
on both the north and south sides of the block and none
hod any objection to the proposed rezonfng.
4. That 20 parking places would be provided on the site,
this is above zoning ordinance requirements, and that
working agreement had been reached with the Melrose
Avenue Methodist Church for a mutual use of each others
parkin9 facilities when available.
The Planning Commission after due consideration of this request
finds that the proposed use Of this property Mill not be detrimental
to the adjoining property Darters and in fact mill provide a needed
service in this area.
Accordingly, motion was made, duly seconded and unanimously
carried recommending approval of this request.
Very truly yours,
S/ Milliam G. Kuthy
David Dich
Chairman'
Mrs. Low appeared before Council in support of the request for retorting.
(m18458) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Sectioe 2, of The
Code of the City of Roaoohe, 19S6, as ameoded, and Sheet Mo. 222, Sectional 1966
Zooe Mop, City of Boeooke, lm relotJom to Zooiog.
NflEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the CitJ of Roanoke
to have Lots 12, 13 and Id, Block 25, Map of Melrone Land Compaoy, located ii the
north side or Melrose Avenue, M. W., betmeeo Thirteenth Street and Fourteeotb Street
aid being Official Tax ~oao 2221912, 2221913 aid 2221914, reaoaed from iG-l, General
Residential Oistrict. to C-I, Office and Institutional District; and
NflEBEAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from RG-I, General Residential District, to C-I, Office
and Institutional District; and
WHEREAS, the uritten notice and the posted sign required to be published
nad posted, respectively, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1, Title IV, of The Code of the
City of Roaaehe, 1956. as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and
posted as required and fur the time provided by said section= and
MHEREAS, the public hearing as provided for in said notice Mas held on the
9th day of December, 1966, at 2 p.m.. before the Council of the City et Roanoke, at
which hearing all partJeo In interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard, both for and against the proposed relining; and
~DERRAS, 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, 1956, as amend
relating to Zoning, and Sheet ~o, 222 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanok
he amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the north side of Melrose Avenue, ~. W,, between
Thirteenth Street and Fourteenth Street, described as Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 25,
Melrose Land Co., designated on Sheet 222 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Rap, City of
Roanoke, as Official Tax Mos. 2221912, 2221913 and 2221914. be, and is hereby.
changed from RG-I, General Residential District. to C-l, Office and Institutional
District, and that Sheet ~o. 222 of the aforesaid map be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the follonlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Wheeler and Mayor Mebber ........5.
MAYS: None ........................~ ................................. O.
(Messrs. Perkinson and Trout absent)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
~TREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company, trans.
mitring a list of street lights installed and/or removed during the month of
November, 1968. nas before Council.
Mr. Link moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Jones uad unanimously adopted.
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BUILDINGS: A commooScotloo from the goaooke Volley Board of Beoltoro,
requesting that o more durable type or build.log permit that would withstand mouther
conditions for o ressoooble period of time be issued by the City of Roanoke, was
before Cococll.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the mutter be referred to the City Manager for
study, report end recommendation to Council. The motion mas secooded by Mr.
Boswell old unanimously adopted.
SEWERS ABm STBRM BRAINS: A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke Canary, requesting that the contract between the City of Roanoke god the
County of Roanoke doted September 20. 1954, dealing with the treatment of douestlc
and commercial wastes, be arcaded by adding thereto o 2?.28-acre tract of land
locoled near the northuest quadrant of Route 117 ~ IotersLote 501 intersection, mas
before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the request be referred to a committee composed
of Messrs. Roy L. Webber. Chairman, Vincent S. Wheeler and Julian r. HJrst for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones
and unanimously adopted.
WATER D£PABTMENT: A communication from Mc. John W. Ellis. requesting
city water service to his property located on the southwest side of Sheoandoah Aver
N. W., adjoining the Veterans Facility property, was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
handling. The motion was seconded by Mr. List and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having adopted · Resolution umending
the contract between the City of Roanoke and the Town of Salem, now the City of
dated October 16, 1953, dealing with the treatment of domestic and commercial maine
by adding thereto a 21.55-acre tract of land consisting of u parcel occupied or to
be occupied by Sav-A=Stop, Incorporated, located below the sewage metering station
of the City of Salem, said Resolution being subject to the approval Of the Council
of the City of Salem of the provisions contained therein, the follouJng Resolution
adopted by Salem City Council agreelng and consenting to the provisions was before
the body:
· WHEREAS, the Council of the City Of Roanoke has by Resolution
No. IB43R granted the City of Salem permission to connect a sorer
service line to the City Of Salem*s interceptor main belou the
sewage metering station so as to serve the property of Say-A-Stop,
Inc. provided the Council of the City of Salem doth agree to the
terms and conditions as set forth in said Resolution No. 18438;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA,
that the Council of the City Of Salem doth hereby by the adoption
of this resolution agree and coosent to the provisions contained
in the City of Rosnoke*s Resolution No. 18438, to wit: current
rate Of charge to be made by the City of Roanoke from said area
shall be $3b.15 per million gallons to be adjusted from time to
time as provided in said contract and the quantity of the wastes
to be measured by and to be the exact equivalent of all water used
or consumed by Say-A-Stop, Inc. as determined by water meters
providing water service to said property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED DY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEm, VIRGINIA.
that it is expressly snderttood nnd agreed that those provisions of
Pnragrnph I (b) of Resolution No, 12949 ns clt~d~ ia the City of
Roenohe*a Resolution No. 18438 apply uith the exception of the SON
surcharge referred to fa the aforesaid Resolution No, 12949, it
being understood smd agreed that the compensation by the City of
Salem to the City of Roanoke shall be ns set forth in the preceding
pnrngraph,#
Hr. Yheeler moved that the Resolution be received nad filed. The motion
nas seconded by Mr. Link ned unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr, EliJah Williams, Jr** Administrator of
the Edna Cloth Jefferson Estate, requesting that property located on the northeast
corner of Melrose Avenue and Fifteenth Street. N. u., described as Lots 9 and 10.
Dloch 36. Melrose Land Company, Official Tar Nos. 2221809 and 2221010, be rezoeed
from aG-I, General Residential District. to ¢-1, office and Institutional District.
nas before Conncil.
Mr. Jones moved that the request for retorting be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Dosmell and unanimously adopted.
FIRE PREVENTION-SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from
Mrs. Anita D. Ingram, advising that she plans to construct a multi-storied building
ut the northeast corner of Second Street and Church Avenue, S. W., but that the
Fire Prevention Ordinance recently adopted by Council reqolres that all buildings ay
slx stories high must be fully sprinklered, and requesting a variance from the
Ordinance, was before Council; also, a communication from Mrs. lngrnm, requesfin9
permission to encroach underneath portions of adjacent sldemalhs and the alley in
connection with the installation of vault spaces which will be used in conjunction
the parking structure belon the proposed office building, mas before Council.
Mr. Wheeler mored that both requests be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell
and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having established a policy that any owner or occupant of
property the present use of which was ~ade nonconforming by the new Zoning Ordinance
shall have until December 1, lq68, to make application for a certificate of occupant
a communication from Mr. James P. Mart, Jr** Attorney, representing Mr. W. Clayton
Lemon and Hr. A. F. Hoback, advising that his clients have recently purchased the
Fairland Lake property, that the deed mas not recorded until December 3, 1968, that
they have discovered the non=conforming permit for operation of Fairland Lake Club
has not be continued because it mas not applied for by the old omnership and
requesting that the time limit for obtaining non-conforming certificates be con-
tinned long enough for Mr. Lemon and Mr. Hoback to apply for a non-conforming
certificate for continued use of the property in t he same manner that it has been
operated for some years past, was before t~ body.
Council being of the opinion that the time limit should be extended until
March 1, 1969, Mr. Wheeler moved that the Clty Attorney he directed to prepare the
proper measure accordingly. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously
adopted.
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REPOBTS OF OFFICERS:
OUDGET-AIRFORTt The City Manager submitted a uritten report recommending
that $200.00 be trahsferred from Operating Supplies lad Materials to Other £quipueet
Neu under Section n65o 'Airport,' or the 1968-69 budget, to provide rot the purchase
of a chain sam in order that city forces might clear the. approaches to several
runuays et Roanoke Municipal (¥oodrum) Airport of high trees during the minter
season.
Mr, Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=18459) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =65, "Airport," of
the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 32, page 464.)
Hr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordimnce, The motion sas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones. Limb, Wheeler and Mayor Mebber ............5
NAYS: None ..............................................................0
(Messrs. Perkinson and Trout absent)
BUDGET-FIRE 'DEPARTMENT-DEPARTMenT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager
submitted a written report, recommending that $600.00 be appropriated to Overtime
in the Fire Department budget necessitated by the assistance rendered citizens by
members of the Fire Department in pumping out flooded buildings and that $300.00 be
appropriated to Overtime in the Street Repair budget necessitated by flood control
activities of personnel in the Street Repair Department.
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=18460) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =47, *Fire Depart-
ment** and Section =SO, "Street Repair** of the 1968-69 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook Nog 32. page 464.)
Mr. LIsh moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Wheeler and Mayor Webber ............5
NAYS: None ..............................................................0
(Messrs. Perkinson and Trout absent)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Council having authorized the execution of an
agreement between the City of Roanoke and the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority carrying into effect the Redevelopment Plan for the City of Roanok
designated *Redevelopment Plan for Kimball Redevelopment Project, Project No.
VA. E-46," and having appropriated $197,42D.00 to provide for the cash contribution
requirements of the City of Roanoke, the City Manager submitted a written report
transmitting a Resolution authorizing and directing the payment of a part or all of
the amount to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority as and mhen request therefor
in writing is made to the city,
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Hr. Link then offered the folloeing Resolulion:
(n16461) A RESOLUTION authorizing sad directing the Clty*s poymeut to
City of Roanoke Redevelopment nod Housiug Authority of a part or all of a certain
sum heretofore appropriated by the Council on the City*s share or cost of the Kin-
ball Redevelopment Project No. VA. R-46, initiated by said Authority.
(For full tent of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 32, page
Hr. Link moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion nas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted bl the following vote:
AYe: Wessrs. Jones, Link. Wheeler and Mayor Webber .................... 4.
~A¥S: Mr. flosnell ......................................................
(Messrs. Perklnson and Trout absent)
PLANNING: Council having been advised that the Department of Dousing and
Urban Development has certified the Workable Program for Comnuuity Improvement for
the City of Roanoke until November 1, 1969, the City Manager submitted the follouin,
report nlth regard to information to be worked up and submitted b~ that tine:
"Roanoke, Virginia
December 9, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Following the recent recerttflcation of the Worhable Pro-
gram, the Mayor mas in receipt of o letter of November 19 from
HUD outlining their observations on the various programs and
activities as relate to the Federal Government*s interest. This
letter is of considerable significance as it iud Icarus some of the
guidelines with mhich directions must be set in the coming year.
The code information--fire, subdivision and building--has
been previously forwarded and is up to date.
The matters of Housing Code enforcement, Comprehensive
Planning, Administrative Organization, Relocation and Cltizefl*$
represent policy decisions that will from time to timeinvolve
City Council.
The interest, questions and suggestions of the Council are
very much invited. It is hoped that the City can avoid uhat it
S/ Julian F. Birst
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After n further discussion, #~. Jones moved thus th~ mutter be taken
under advisement. The motion uss seconded by M~. LJsh nad hesnimously adopted.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS-STORM BRAINS-SIDERAL~, CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND
ALLEYS: The City Homager a~bmitted the following report recotuendlno thus the
city nceopl tbs offer of Br. and Mrs. M. M, Robertson to convey nn entire lot ut
the east end of Bluefield Boulevud, S. #.o rather thin Just au easement, for the
Bluefield Boulevard storm drain project, in exchange for curb and gutter along the
frontage of their property and paring of the street extension after tb~ completion
the storm drain:
*Roanoke, Virginia
December 9, 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In the procurement' of necessary easements fok the Bluefield
Boulevard storm drain us prov~ed under the 1967 bond issue capital
Improvement program there is involved the crossing of property
onned by Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Robertson. In negotiations mith the
owners aha gun a lot 50 feet in width at tbs east end of Mluefield
Boulevard, it bas been ~ggested that they dedicate to the City the
entire strip of property rather than Just the easement. There is
attached a sap shoeing the property involved.
They are agreeable to thin with two minor prosisons. They
request that curb and gutter be installed along the frontage of
their property and this can be accomplished out of current curb
amd getter appropriations. They also asked that the street
extension be paved after the completion of the storm drain instal-
lation and this can be accomplished in the next year's paving pro-
gram.'
It monld be ndvantuOeous to obtain this property dedication at
this time to have it available for any future extension of Blue-
field Boulevard to the east.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary deed to enable the conveyance of
this property.
In connection with the storm drain matter, yon are advised
that the~e is one additional easement in the area that has yet to
be obtained and as soon as this can be in hand along with the
matter of this Letter then the Ci~ mould be ia a position to ad-
vertise this storm drain project for bids.
Respectfully submitted,
'S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Mirst
City Manager"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
Manager and offered the folloning emergency Ordim ace:
(e18462) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the acquisition of
an 0.07 acre parcel of land at the present northeasterly terminus of Bluefield
Boulevard, S. W., upon certain terms and conditiuns, for street end storm drain
purposes; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Mo. 32, page 466.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the follomin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Llsk, Wheeler and Mayor Webber ...........
NAYS: Mane .............................................................O.
(Messrs.Perkinson and Trout absent)
/
HURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: THe City Manager submitted the folloming
report recommeadla9 that the per diem rate to be paid by the City Of Roaao~e to
Barrell Memorlsl Hospital Association, Izcorporzted, f ~ treatment of indigent charit
patienta, for the period commencing Nnvember 1, 1968, and extending to October 31,
1969, be fixed at $39o69t as compared ulth $31.01 for the prevloes twelve-month
period, and that he be aathoriaed to enter Into an agreement with the Harrell
Memorial Hospital accordingly:
*Rosnok~ Virginia
December 9. 1968
Honorable Mayor and City Coancil
Roanohe, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
AethorlzatJom is recommended to the City Council for the
City Manaoer to execute a standard form State-Local Hospitaliza-
tion agreement between the City amd Martell Memorial H~pital for
patient care ander the SLH program for the period of November 1,
1968, to October 31, 1969. Tie rate provided ia the agreement
iv $39.69 per patient day with the rate of $5 pet visit for out-
patient or emergency room service.
This is the rate as determined at this point and final con-
fJrmation of this or any changed rate will not be available until
this contract is submitted to the State for their approval.
Burvell Memorial operates under a different fiscal year,
November I to October 31, than the other hospitals with which
the City has contracts mbo have fiscal years from July I to
Jum 30. The maximum Inpatient rate authorized by the State
currently is $43.52 effective July 1, 1968.
The present rates for our other hospitalization contracts
are as follows:
Community Hospltal of Roanoke Valley
Lewis-Gale Hospital
Medical College of Virginia
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shenandoah Hospital
University of Virginia Hospital
o
Hurrell Memorial Hospital
$43,52
39.85
43.52
32,28
33,B5
43.52
31.01
Hespectfally submitted,
S! Julian F. HJrst
Julian F. HJrst
Mr. Lash moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the following O~inance be placed upon it s first reading;
(718463) AH ORDINANCE fixing'the per diem rate to be paid by'the City to
Burrell Memorial Hospital Association, Incorporated, for treatment of the City's
indigent charity patients, for the period commencing November 1, lq6s, and extendJ~
to October 31, 1969; end authorizing the City Manager to enter into requisite agree
Bent sith said Hospital in the premises.
WHEREAS, the Council is advised that a recent audit of the accounts and
records of the Martell MeMorial Hospital Association, Incorporated, heretofore
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treating certified charity patients et the instance of the City. Jeetlfiee end
quires ec increase in the doily rate. per patient, mhJch mss heretofore est.bllehed
sad .greed epol between the Cl,! end said Hospital; end
WHEREAS. the City Homager hen recommended that the per diem rnte for
said Hospitel*s treetuent end'core of the City's indigent chert,! patients be
established et the sum of $39.69 per dm. per patient, for the 'period hereinsfter
provided, and that the out-patient and/or emergeecy room service for such po,lents
be nt the alt-inclusive fete of $5.00 per visit; end
WHEREAS. funds sufficient to pay for the es,Jun,ed costs of such treatment
hive been appropriated by the Council for the purpose.
THEREFORE. BE IT OROAIHED by the Council of the City of Roan.he ns foil.ms
1. The, the per diem rate to be paid by the City tc flurrell Men.riel
Hospital Association. Incorporated.for the treatment end care of patients certified
to said Hospltnl by the City during the period counencing ~ovenber I. 1968. .nd
extending to October 31. 1969. be increased from $31.01 per day. per patient, to
the rate of $39.69 per day. per patient; and
2. That the rate to be paid ~/ the City to Rurrell Memorial Hospital
Association. l'ncorporated.for outpatient and/or emergency room service for its
indigent or uedically indigent patients be et the all-inclusive rate of $5.00 per
visit; and
3. That the City R~nager be. end he is hereb~ authorized and directed to
enter into requisite contract or agreement on behalf of the City with the aforesaid
Hospital. in the premises.
The motion nas seconded bl Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Link. Wheeler and Mayor Webber ....................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ......................................................1
(Messrs. Perkiuson and Trout absent)
PAR~S AND PLAYCROUNI)S-CARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having previously
authorized the City Monsger to enter into an agreement with A. Lynn Thongs, 'Company
Incorporated, of Richmond, ¥irgida, for additional repairs to the City Incinerator,
the City Manager submitted a written report recommending that the maximum amount
of $16.000.00 provided in the original agreement be increased to $2b.387.45.
After · discussion of the matter. Mr. Lisk and Mayor Webber objecting to
the expenditure of additional funds for further repairs to the City Incinerator, Mr.
~heeler moved that action on the question be deferred until the next ~egular meetin
of Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report recommending
that he be authorized to proceed further with necessary preliminary details iw
preparing an application for a federal grant toward a planning study of future
developments at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport:
#Roanohe, Virginia
December q, 1968
Honorable Rnyor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentleeee~
Oa December 4, 196Bt o grasp consisting of Xo~er Bo~ L.
Mehber; Couecllman Vincent Mheeler, Chairmen of tko Airport
Adrlsorz Committee; Mr. Marshall Harris; Mr. William Clark
end tko undersigned visited the offices of the Federal Aviation
Ageac~ It Falls Church, Virginia. We net mink the District
Airport Engineer and associates of his office. The meeting
concerned itself mith future airport planning, curreatl! scheduled
lsd proposed airport projects etd the proposed fixed base opera-
tiaa.
Aa outcome of the meeting mas manual consideration of
plnnning studl for the field. FAA advises their opinion that e
Federal grant could be made to such · stadia It mould be
fiennced on a 50-50 federal-local share. Estimate is uncertain
but perhaps the figure Is ia the neighborhood of $20,000 total.
This Is to ask the CiW Coencll*s concurrence to proceed
further mith the preliminary details necesnar! to preparing an
eppllcetioe for e grant. This mould conaJSt of selection of a
coesalting engineer end developing the scope of the stedl. The
setter mould be brought to the Council before the application is
formal~ submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully submitted.
S! Julian F. Hivst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager"
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. George A. Litchnrd expressed concern
over the proposed changes In the present plan for the development of Roanoke
Municipal (Mcodrum) Airport in view Of bis interest in building and operating a
full fixed base facility at the airport.
Rr. Jones stated that it is his understanding any studies that are made
will have to 90 through the Roanoke Yalle! Regional Planning Commission before ami
federal grants can be made available and he is of the opinion the city should see
what it already has at the airport before going into any future planning. The City
Manager explained that nnder the lam although the Regional Planning Commission has
the nnthorit~ to disapprove any studies to be made the city still has the right to
proceed.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Wheeler eared that the City
Manager be authorized to proceed with the preparation of the necessary preliuJn.ary
details in preparin9 an application for a federal 9rant. The notion was seconded by
Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The Assistant City Attorney submitted · written report of
the City Attorney, recommending that Council accept the offer of ers. Elizabeth H.
Connell7 and Mr. ~ Yemen Peele, et al., to sell Parcel 029 to the City of Roanoke
for the sum of $5,344.00, rather than the sun of $4,794.0D previously offered by the
cit7 in connection with the Route 220 Project.
Rt. Lisk moved that ConncIl concur in the recommendation of the Cia! Attort
and offered the following emergenc~ Ordinance:
(~18464) A~ ORDINANCE providing for the Cit~*s acquisition of Parcel 029
for the CityVs Route 220 Project 0220-128-102, RI-201; emending 0rdinence No. 16130,
adopted April 29, 1969, to the extent provided hereinl and providing for an emergencl
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 467.)
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472
Mr. Lfok moved the udoptioe or the Ordinance. The motloe mss seconded
by Mr. Wheeler eed adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Hessrs. B,smell. Jones. Llsk, Wheeler end #syor Webber ........
NAYS: None .............................~ ............................ O.
(Messrs. Perkiesoe mud Trout sbseet)
B,NBS-CAPITAL IMPROYBI~NTS: The City Auditor submitted the r,Il,ming
report, recommending that he be authorized to eegotiute end to secur~ short-term
l,uss rot the purpose or puyJeg the current expenses or debts or the City or Roono~e
as an interim step in finueciug the Capital Improvements Pr,gram:
'December 9, 196B
The H,n,ruble Council of the
City or R,un,k,. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Transmitted herewith is a Resolution which mould authorize
the negotiation of short-term l,uno f or ~e purpose of paying the
city's current expenses or debts uhich I think is self-explanatory.
As previously explained to the Council. tbls is zn Interim
step in f inzncing our Capital Improvements Program.
The Resolution and loan have been approved as to legality by
messrs. Wood. King, Damson. Love and SobatJne of Nam York mud by
the City Attorney.
le order that ne may be able to meet expected payments on work
presently under and shortly expected to be under ~ntruct. it is
requested that this Resolution be adopted.
Respectfully submitted.
S! J. Robert Thoues
City Auditor"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Auditor and offered the following Resolution:
(=18465) A RESOLUTION authorizing the negotiation of short-term loans
for the purpose of paying current expenses or debts of the City.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 32, page 468°)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lfsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Lisk, Wheeler and Mayor Webber ........
NAYS: None ..........................................................O.
[Messrs. Perhinsou and Trout absent)
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted un annual financial report of the
;lty of R,an,he for the fiscal year ended June 30. 1968.
Mr. Llzk moved thattbe report be received and filed. The notion ~as secant
by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on'the exsminat!
~f the Activities Fund of Urandin Court, Preston Park, Round Hill and Tinker Creek
~lementary Schools for the y,ur ended June 30. 1968e advising that the examination
lade in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, that all the records
Nere in order and that the statements of receipts and disbursements for each school
reflects recorded transactions for the period and the financial condition of the
~ctivities Fund.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the reports be received and flied. The motion wac
seconded by Hr. Jones sad vssalloosly adopted,
ZONZ~G: Council hiving referred to the City Planning Cowwiocloa for study,
report amd recommendation the request o! Mrs. Helen E. Rlsaheweyer that property
located Da the north side of Hhltse! Avenue, N, H., described so Lots 16, 17 smd
Block 8, Air Lee Court, Official Tsx Has. 2190602, 2190603 smd 2190616, be rezosed
from RS-3, Single Family Residentisl District, to C-l, Office and Institutional Dinar
the City Planning Comwlsslon submitted the follouing repor~ recommending that the
request for rezoaing be deniedc
'December 5, 1968
The Honorable Roy L. Webber, Rayor
end Rankers of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
On Wednesday, Oecewber 4, 1968 the City Planning Commission
considered the above descrlbnd request. Hr. James Felghum, Jr.
presented the aforementioned request to the Planning Commission.
Hr. Fulghoe stated the following:
1. Hrs. Hele~ £. Dlanhemeyer currently owns several parcels
of laud adjacent to these for which this rezoning is
requested. These parcels ore currently zoned C-2,
General Cowmerclal District.
2. A rezosing of the requested parcels mould permit the
grouping of a number of parcels which cctid be utilized
for a single commercial usg.
3. That the area in preximlt! is already zoned C-2, General
Commercial District and that the requested rezoning would
be · natural extension of the ezjsting cosmercinl zoning.
The Planning Commission after due consideration of this request
is of the opinion that the requested rezoning would ha~e a detrimeotal
effect on adjoining residential properties which wa Id extend into the
existant neighborhood. In addition further use of this area for
commercial purposes would compound an existant traffic problem.
Accordingly, motion was made, duly seconded and unanimonsl~
carried recommending to City Council that this request for rezoning
be denied.
S! William Kathy (lb)
David Dick
In this connection, a communication from Hr. James H. Fulghnm, Jr., Attorne
representing the petitioner, pointing out thst the original request for rezontng has
been amended from C-l, Office and Institutional D/strict, to C-2, General Commercial
District, and n subsequent communication from Mr. Falghuu, advising that his client
has decided to withdraw the petition at this time with the intention of respplying at
later date when she has some specific ase for the property in mind. were before
Hr. Boswell moved that ConncJl concur in the reqoest of the petitioner nnd
9rant permission for the withdrawal of the request for rezoning. The motion nas
seconded by Rt. Jones and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: The Roanoke Highway Safety Commission submitted the follouing
report with regard to Inltlatin9 its initial progrnm:
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474
'Roanoke, Virginia
December 4, 1968
Honor·hie l·zor aid Git! Got·ill
Ro·eohet Virginia
The Roooohe Highmoy S·fekz Cosmissioa met on December 3, 1969, amd
· dopted the eecJosed repork ·s ik*s Initial program mhich is hereb~
submitted for ~oor approval.
This report is compiled on forms furnished by khe Vlrgiole
S·fekz Division end fulfills the requirement of Section 2.11-64.21
Code of Virginia. It is to be submikked to the Governor through the
Hlghmsy S·fety Division ··d l· due iR Richmond bz Jun·ar! 1, 1969.
Your Comml·slon in morhing to form·l·te det·lled marking pi·ns es
specific fllghuay S·fetz Program St·nd·rds ·nd should be ·blet o report
progress cone time ·fief the flr·t of the year.
We ·re also morhl·g ·g·inst · J·ounry lith, 1969, deadline, Involving
Feder·l Gr·nks In flighm·y S·feW. and hope to be In · position
mahe specific recommendation to Council ia this respect mithin amd to
three weehs if possible to get our project ·pplic·tion in sh·pe to
Respectfully submitted,
S! James O. Sinh
James O. Sink, Chairman
Roanoke Highway Safet~
Mr. Boswell moved that the report be received and filed and that khe City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure fOE further consideration of
Council. The motion mas.seconded by Mr. Wheeler~d unanimousl! adopted.
REPORTS OF COHMITTEES:
AIRPORT: Mr. ¥incent S. Wheeler. Chnivmam of the Airport Advlsnry Commis-
Slam, Submitted · uvitten report, advlslog that E·benh, Calduell, Dobbio$, Shevertz
and Fraoklia, Architects. have conpleted the plans and specifications for closlug ia
the west side of the wnlkwa~s at Roanoke H·niclpal (Wccdrnm) Airpuvt and that it
the recomnendntion of the Airport Advisory Commission that Council nnthorlze the
City Rsnager to advertise for bids on this work, said bids to come to Council for
opening and review.
Hr. Wheeler moved th·t Council concur in the recommendation of the Airport
Adrisor~ Commission and that the City M·nager be ·uthorized to proceed with ndvertisJ
for bids on the enclosure of the walhways. The notion mas seconded by Hr. Boswell
and unanimously ndopte~.
SALE OF PROPERTY: The committee appointed to study the offer of the First
Foursquare Church to purchase spproximetel~ 3?5 squ·re feet of city property, Officl~
Tax No. 4013009, submitted the follomino report recommending that the offer be
accepted:
'Roaaohe, Virginia
December 9, 1968
To the Cit{ Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
City Council on September 30, 196B. Teferred to your Real Est·te
Committee · request of First Foursqu·re Church to purchase a residue of
]1
s lot, designated ts Official Tax No, 4013009t located 0i the career
of Sixth Street aid Jsmisol AraBle, So E. This lot comprises ipproxiente-
ly 3?$ square feet aid remains from n parcel purchased tar the Elm
Aveeee Hlghesy Project. The church requests to plrchsse this lot te
odd to other adjacent lois oe ehfcb they hove sprigs forths parpose of
providing additional pithing, lsedscspilg and beautification. The
church hen indicated its mllliigness to pay $50 rot the property.
Your coeeittee recoemeeds to the City Council tbst the City
Attorley be lnstrected to prepare the necessary ordinance and
relined papers ns could be required rot the trlnsnction. It is
the opinion of the coeuittee that the use ss proposed by the church
benefit existing lind use.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ David K. LIsk
David Ko Lash, Chairman
S/ Junes N. Kiscnnon
Japes N. Kincnson
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
S/ Julian F. Hirnt
Julian F. Hlrst'
Council being of the opinion that the deed of cenveynnce should contain
! COVenant that the First Foursquare Church shall not hereafter sell or convey the
~erty or any interest therein without having first offered in urltlng to sell and
reconvey said property to the city for the sum of $$0.00. Hr. Jones moved that the
matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure
accordingly. The notion wan seconded by Rt. Link and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTI~NT OF PUBLIC MORKS-COUNCIL: The committee appointed to make a
study of which bids are to be received, opened and read by the Purchasing Agent and
which bids are to be received by the City Clerk and opened and read before Council
for any purchase, public work or improvement costing more than $5,000.00 submitted
the following report:
"December 9, 1968
The Honorable Conncll of the
City of Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Your undersigned committee to uhich you referred the question
of handling bids for public works improvements nnd purchases has
made n thorough study of the procedures involved and recommends that
except shore the Grinnell shall otherwise direct, all advertisements
for bids shall be made by the City Purchasing Agent and upon receipt
thereof publicly opened by said Purchasing Agent. tsbulated, and
thereafter handled as prescribed b~ law. provided that all bids for
public works nnd improvements exceeding the amount prescribed by
law. provided that all bids for public works and improvements
exceeding the amount prescribed by Section 40 ortho City Charter
($5,000.00) be reported by the City Manager to Council for its
consideration and action, and that all bids which exceed funds
appropriated therefor must be reported to Council for its con-
sideration nnd action as to additional appropriation requirements.
The City Attorney has prepared an Ordinance amending the
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Respectfully submitted,
S! Dovid R. Lick
David R. Llsk, Choirmoo
S/ Julian F. Hirer
Julian F, Hlrst
S/ James N. Kincsnon
James N. KJucanon
S/ J. Robert Th,was
J. Robert Th,was*
After n discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones and Mayor #ebber expressing
the opinion that bids for public works or Improvements should be received by the
City Clerk and opened ,nd read before Council, Mr. Liuh moved that action on the
matter be deferred until the nqxt regular meeting of Council. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
STREET LIGHTS:. The committee appointed to ascertain whether or not changes
in street llohts can be handled administratively by the City Manager submitted the
foil,ming report recommending that the changes be handled administratively within the
funds or limit of funds provided in the budget:
"~oonnhe. ~lrginia
December 9, 1966
To The City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council on November 25, 19b~. referred to the under-
signed committee the quettlon of mhether CF not changes in street
lighting can be bundled administratively In lieu of the long-
established policy of having each addltiom, deletion or change
in street lighting ,clad upon by the City Council.
Your committee recommends that the changes in street lighting
as to additions, deletions or revisions be handled administratively
end within the funds or limits of funds as provided by the City
Cooucil in the adopted budget of a fiscal year.
To this purpose there Is forwarded o resolution os prepared
by the City Attorney, being the resolution that is recommended
to the City Council for approval.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirer, Chairman
S/ James N. Kinconon
James N. Kincannn
$/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas"
Mr. LIsk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and .offered the following Resolution:
(~10466) A RESOLHTION relatin9 to the i~ tallatlon, removal and changing
of street lights, pursuant to the City's contract for street lighting made mith
Appalachian Pouer Company.
(For full text o! Resolution see BeloZution Book No, 32, psge 469,)
Mr, Lash moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mss seconded
by Mr. Wheeler lad mdopted bF the follonlog rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Mheeler and Mayor Robber .........
~ATS: None ..................= ................................ ~ ....... O.
(Messrs. Perkinsun and Trout absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ~oee.
CONSIUERATIO~ OF CLAIMS: None.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
~roper Measure authorizing nad directing thor Mr. Uary B. Uoorfield, e member of the
Fire Department Injured in line of duty, be paid bls regular salary for an additional
)erlod nut exceeding sixty deys commencing es of ~oveuber 20, 196U, he presented
Game; mhereupono Mr. Mheeler offered the following Resolution:.
(~IU46T) A RESOLUTION authorizing a nd directing that Gary E. Roorfield,
an injured member of the Fire Department, be paid his regular salary for a certain
additional period of time subsequent to his Injuries.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 470~
MFo Wheeler moved the edoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Boswell und adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Bosnell, Jones, Lash, Mheeler and Mayor Webber ...........
NAYS: None .............................................................O.
(Messre. Pezkinson and Trout absent)
AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorne! to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement ~ith Wllel N. Jackson
]Coupnn~ for SUCh removal at Roanoke ~nnicipal (Moodrnm) Airport during the 1968-69
minter season, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Llsk offered the follomi~ aesolutio~
(~16466) A RESOLUTION approving arrangements and plans proposed by the
:lty Manager to accomplish necessary removal of snow ~t Roanoke Municipal Airport.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolutio~ Book No. 32, page 471.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded by
gr. Mheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell. Jones, Llsh, Mheeler and Mayor Robber ...........S.
NAYS: None .............................................................
(Messrs. Ferkinson end Trout absent)
CBESAPEANE AND POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY-MUNICIPAL BBILUING: Council
havlnR directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing for the
conversion,of thp present centralized PBX telephone system of the City of Roanoke to
the Centrex communicetion system, he presented same: shereupon, Mr. Rheeler offered
the following Resolntios:
(~1U469) A RESOLUTION authorizing end directing the Cit~ Manager'to enter
into a contract with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Compan~ of Virginia bi
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which u,aid be accomplished the conversion of the Clty*s present centralized PBX
telephone uetwor~ to the Centrex oommaaJcatiou system, upon cart,ia terms ,md
conditions.
(For full text of Res,lull,t, see Resolution R,oh No. 32, page 472.)
Hr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Link and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYBS: Nessvs. B,smell, Janes, LUsh, Wheeler and Mayor Webber ............5~
NAYS: None ..............................................................0
(Ressrs. Perkiusoa and Trout absent)
ZONING-SPECIAL PERMITS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the sale of Christmas trees upon properties
located at the southwest'corner of Brawbleton Avenue and ¥leetmood Avenue. S.
at the southeast corner of Brandon Avenue and Graedln Road. S. W.. during the 1968
Christmas season only. he presented same: mhereupon, Mr. Lfsk offered the following
Resolution:
(~18470) A RESOLUTION relating to the sale of Christmas trees at certain
locations in the City during the 1968 season.
(For fall text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 32. page 4T3.)
Hr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Wheeler and Mayor Webber ..........5.
NAYS: None ............................................................O.
(Wessrs. Perkinson and Trout absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: A committee composed of Messrs. Benton O. Dillard
Chairman, Vincent S. Rheeler and James E. Jones having made a study of revising
the Air Pollution Control Ordinance of the City of Roanoke, Mr. Jones moved that
the draft of e proposed Air Pollution Control Ordinance be referred to the City
Manager for the purpose of conferring with Mr. I. Jones Keller. Air Pollution
Engineer. and Mr. James N. Wincanon. City Attorney. and to report back to Council.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. LJsk and unanimously adopted.
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGE&~NT-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: Mayor ~ebber celled attentiob
to a feature article appearing in The Roanoke World-News on December 6. 1968. regard-
ing the progress of the Capital Improvements Program for the City of Roanoke.
Hr. Llsk moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure expressing the appreciation of the Council of the City of Roanoke to The
Times-World Corporation and to those responsible for the high standard of Journalism
exhibited In the feature article. The motion mas sec onded b y Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, Rayor Webber declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
City Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL. REGULPR NEETING.
Monday, Decenber, 16. 1968.
The Council o! the City of Nonnoke met in regular meeting la the Council
Chamber is the Municipal Build ha, Monday, December 16, 1969, at 2 p.m.. the regular
meeting hour, uith Mayor Mebher presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John #. B,snell, James E. Jones, David K. Linkt
Prank N. Perkins.ri. Jr.. James O. Trout. Vincent S. Nheeler and Mayor Roy L.
#ebber ...........................................................................
ABSENT: None ..........................................................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Rt. Julian F. Hlrst. City Manager. Mr. B/roe E. Naner.
AsSistant City Manager, Mr. James N. Kincanon, City Attorney, Mr. N. Benjamin
Jones, Jr., Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. A. N. Gibson, Assistant City Auditor.
INTOCAT ION: The meeting nas opened with a prayer by the Reverend Louis C.
Shearer, Pastor, Trinity United Methodist Church.
NEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ARMORY-STADIUM-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-MATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notic~
of advertisement for bids on operating concessions at the National Guard Armory.
the Municipal Stadium and Athletic Grounds at Maher Field, the Mill Mountain
Childreo*s Zoo, the Suing Ride and Pony Track at Mill Mountain Chlldreo*s Zoo,
Mas.nm Part and the Carvlns Cove area, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, December 16, 1969, ~d to be opened at that hour before
Council, Mayor Mebber asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, an(
no representative present raising uny question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk
to proceed mith the opening Of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read
the f,Il,ming bids:
Mpoicipal Stadium and Athletic Grounds at Maher Field
Jlmmle L. MJnnJx 25 1/2~ Gross Sales
Stone*s Concessions 33 1/2~ Gross Sales
Richmond Concessionaire 35~ Gross Sales
Chlldrents Zoo Atop Mill Mountain
Richmond Concessionaire 33~ Gross Sales
Dalton Pony Ride 35~ Gross Snles
Suing Ride and Pony Trach at Children's Zoo Atop Mill Mountain
Dalton Pony Ride 10~ Cross Sales
Jimmie L. iinnix $56 Per Annum
C. B. Clemmer $200 Per Annum
Mr. Perkinson 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, or measures, in accordance with the
recommendation of the committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. List and unsnimonsl
adopted.
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Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. Byron E. Hlner, Chairman, Rex T, Mitchell,
Jr., smd B, H. Thompson ns membern of the committee.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Pursuant to notice or advertisement for bids an
furnishing nnd installing n scoreboard for the Ronno~e Civic Center Coliseum, sold
proposals to be received by the City Clerh until 2 p.m** Monday, December 16, 1969.
tad to be opened nt tbnl hour before Conncilo Mayor Webber naked if anyone had
nnT questions about the advertisement, nad n? representative present raising any
9nestS?n, the Mayor instructed the tit7 Clerh to proceed math the opening of the
.bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and rend the foilomlng bids:
Cenernl 2.dicntor Corporation $ 69,430,00
American Sign and Indicator Corporation 88,320.00
Sorensen Christian Induatiies, ~ncorpornted 88,885.00
Fair~Play Scorebourd Company 69,700.00
Mr. Lash moved that the bids be referred Lo 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 ulth the recommendation of the committe
The motion was seconded b! Mr. Pe~hinsoo Bud unanimously adopted,
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. James £. Jones, Chairmauo Frank N. Perkin-
son, Jr., Howard E. Radford nnd John W. Chappelenr, Jr** ns members of the
committee.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEU¥: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
furnishing and installing nn ice hockey dasher for the Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum
said proposals to be received by the City Clerk nntJl 2 p.a., #ned87, December 16.
1968, and to be opened nt Shat hour before Council. Ma~or Xebber ashed if anyone
had any questions about the advertisement.
Mr. Hosuell pointed out that only one bid has been received and asked if
it is the desire of Council to consider just one bid.
Mr. Lisk expressed the opinion that Council should consider the bid and
moved that the City Clerk be instructed to proceed math the opening thereof. The
motion sas seconded by Hr. Perkinson and unnnlmously adopted.
The City Clerk then opened and read the bid of Safuay Steel Products in
the amount of $34,150.00,
Mr. Perklnson mo~ed that the bid be referred to a committee to be appoint,
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. Lash and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Webber appointed Messrs. James £. Jones, Chairman. Frank N. Perkin-
son, Jr,, Howard E. aadford end John ~. Chappelear. Jr., as members of the comsltte~
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having set a public hea~in9 for ~ p.m.,
Monday, December 16, lgSB~ ~nr the purpose of determining and fixing finnl assess-
ments on abutting pr~ arty owners nad their properties in connection uith the
committee of the W~Ole.
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NO one cppearing in opposition to the final assessments proposed to be
made au each property omner, Mr. Jones moved that the committee recommend that the
assessments be affirmed, rntifled nod approved by Couocll. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted, Hr. BoSmell voting no.
Mr. Jones then ua,ed that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee nad offered the follomlng ResolutiOn approving, ratifyisg nnd confirming
the flail assessments:
(Zl'O4?l) A RESOLUTION relating to the public snnitory semer project to
serve certain properties on Orange Avenue, N. E** betueen Tinker Creek and the east
corporate limits, on 20th Street. N. E., north of Orange Avenue. end on 24lh Street.
N. E.I fixing and approving the amounts to be finally assessed against abutting
property omners served by said sewers: and providing for the recordation of the
amounts of said final assessments in the Judgment Lien Docket In the Clerh's Office
of the Hastings Court of the City of Roanohe.
(For f oil text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 32, page 4?6. )
Mr. Jones moved the ~optJon of the Resolution. The notion was seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ...........................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .....................1.
pETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SCHOOLS-STREET NAMES-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from the
Roanoke City School Board, requesting use of McNeil Road, S. W., as an access road
to the uaw Southmest Junior High School was before Council.
In this connection, Mr. Jack B. Coulter, Vice Chairman of the School
Board, appeared before Council and pointed out that if McNeil Road cannot be used
as an access ruud to the new Southwest Junior Bigb School it will be necessary for
the School Board to construct an access road of approximately BO0 feet bach of the
school along the edge of the proposed playing field at a cost of approximately
$12,000.00.
Mr. Link moved that the request of the Roanoke City School Board be
referred to the City Manager for his information in connection with his study of
improvements to McNeil Road. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously
adopted.
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: The follomtn9 communication from the State Air
Pollution Control Board, advising that it is anticipated a public hearing will be
held some time about the middle of January for the purpose of hearing statements for
or ~goinat the issuance of a variance to State Board Rule 4, Open Burning, to allow
the Norfolk and #estern Rallmay Company to clear its right of may in metropolitan
areas by burning, or to dispose of refuse by burning in open dumps on its property,
was before Council:
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'December 4. 1969
Mayor Ro~ L. Webber
Citl or Roe·abe
Roanoke. Virgin's
Beer Welor Webber:
The Norrol~ ·ed Mestero Reiluey Co·pu·i. mhose right-of-sty ~uns
through pert of your local oyes. h·s applied to the Stere Air
Pollutio· Control Boerd for e rerleace from Stele Board ~ele d -
Open Burbler.
It hew bee· the practice in lears pest for railroads to bur· off
meeds, brash end other coubustible materiel alo·g their rfgbt-
of-m. el au o forest fire prevention measure, usuullI betseen ebons
~oveober and April. Stet~ B~srd Rule 4 ellosu this prectice oe._.~-
side of metropoliS·· ere~;hooever, in · metropolitan urea. · vari-
ance mess be obtained to allow this' open bur·ina.
It has also been the practice of the railroads to born certain
accumulations of rue·se In ope· dumps on railroad properW. A
vorieoce must nam be so,bt for this practice to continue.
Ue anticipate that a public hearing mill be held sometime about
the olddl~ of January for the purpose of bearing stetementu for
or against the issuance of e variance to Stere Board Rule 4. Open
Burning. to allom the railroad to clear its right-of-ma! in
metropolitan areas bl burning, or to dispose of refuse by burning
on railroads propertl ut the N & · yard north cf Pattereon Ave,
entenuion and must+ of Bridge Street. Shaffers Crowing Roundhouse
and the N & N Foundry.
We sill notify Ion of the tine and place for the pu~ic hearing
on this variance. At that time. se would selcome a statement
by you or any representative of your local 9overnoent or se sill
be glad to recelvc e written statement to be entered into the
record of t~e hearing.
Slncerell.
S/ Richard W. Are~
Richard ~. Arey'
Rt. Lisk moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investl
ration end report to Council. The motion sas seconded b~ gr. Botsell and unanimous
adopted.
lATER DEPART B~f: A communication from Mr. Jack ¥. Place. Attornel.
representing Messrs. Thomas H. Beasley. Jr., and Charles E. Sbocklel. requesting th
the citl accept an easement across the property of his clients for the purpose of
Isling u outer line ohich mill be donated to the city and become · part 9f the citl
~ater e~stem, mas before Council.
Rt. Lisk moved that Couocil concur ia the request ·od offered the foil·al·
emergency Ordinance:
(~18472) A~ ORDINANCE approving the CltI*s acquisition of a certain ease=
neat £or the cam tructlon and operatic· of n public mater distribution main from an
alley north of Syracuse Avenue, Ho ~. (formerly ~atts Avenue, N. R.)o north,·uteri!
to the south line of Andrews Road as extended: authorizing construction of 0· O-Inch
water main approximately tn· hundred (200)'feet long. within the right-of-way acqui-
red in said ease···t, at the expense of the grantors in the deed of easement: pro-
riding for service coouectjons to said mater main pursuant to:existing Rules a·d
Regulations for the operation of the ~ater Department; and providing for an emergent
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 478.)
Mr. Link moved the ad,paine of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded b7
Ir. Perklasoo and od,pied b7 the r,Il,ming vole~
AYES: Messrs. B,au,Il. Jones. Llsh. Perklosoe. Trool. Nh,clef ,ad
Ho~or Webber ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ................................
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The f,Il,mia9 communication from #r.
T. L. Plunkett. Jr** Attornel. representer Mr. and Hrs. £. n. Wimuer. requesting
the continuation or on encroachment of a building located at 1633 South Jefferson
Street over an ,lie! and over a street ,butting said building, upon certain terms an
conditions. Mas before Council:
*December 11. 1968
Council of the Cltl of Roanoke
Roanoke.
Virginia
Mr. E. H. Wimuer and wife ,un Lot 9. Block 5. of the Plea-
reading:
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(o18473) AN ORDINAHCE permitting the eontinuetiom of un encroachment of
a building located nl 1633 South Jefferson Slreet over nn alley and over o street
ebuttlng said building, upon certain terms and conditions.
WHEREAS, lheomners of the buildings located ut 1633 South Jeffnrson Street
have requested that they be permitted to maintain the encroachment hereinafter des-
cribed graf the mlle7 nnd infect abutting sold property nnd that they bo permitted
to replace the existing one-story metal clad building mith u cinder block building,
said encroachment having ezisted frmthe constrnction of said building until the
present, u period of approximately forty years, and upon consideration of the
request and pnrsuont to the authority vested in Council by Section IS.1~376 of the
19SO Code of Virginia, as amended, this Council Js agreeable to said onners' pro-
posal and is willing to permit said encroachment hereinafter mentioned opon the
terms and conditions herein con,tried.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
permission be and is hereby granted to E. H. #lamer and Grace #. wimmer, the omners
of Lot 9, Section 5 of Pleasant Valley Land Company Nap located at 1633 South
Jefferson Street, further described as Official Tax No. 103-19-02 to maintain an
encroachment over an alley abutting the aforesaid property and to replace the exist-
in9 metal clad building with a cinder block building in the same location, the said
encroachment consisting of an extension of approximately 13.79 feet into said alley,
and being more particularly shomn on t he plat of survey by C. B. Malcolm ~ Son,
S. C. E'S., dated November 15, 1968, such encroachment to be safely maintained at
the expense of said permittees, their successors or assigns in accordance ~ith such
of the Clty*s building regulations and requirements as are applicable thereto and
that permission be and is hereby grunted to Robert Goodykoontz and Nell Nell Coody-
koontz, the oMners Of Lots 10 and 11, Section 5 Pleasant Valley LPnd Company Map
at 1633 South Jefferson Street bearing ~fficial Tax No. 103-19-03 to maintain an
encroachment over the alley abutting the aforesaid property and over the street
abutting the same, the said encroachment consistlfl9 of a brick building wall extend-
lng approximately 0.12 fe~t into Whitmore Avenue, S. W., and extending approximately
0.53 feet into said alley, mhich encroachment is more particularly shonn on the
aforesaid plat of survey, such encroachment to be safely maintained at the expense
of said permittees, their successors and assigns in accordunce math such of the
City's building regulations and requirements as are applicable thereto; the maintenu
of the aforesaid encroachments to be subject to the limitations contained in Sec.
15.1-376 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, sbovementtoned, said encroachments, ~rther,
to be limited to the life of the existing building and cinder block replacement, and
the permit herein granted to be revocable ut the mill of the City Council, and it to
be agreed by said permittees and to be evidenced by their execution of an attested
copy of this ordinance that said permittees, their Successors and assigns, mill
indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke of and from all claims for injuries
damages to persons or property that may in uny manner arise by reason of such
encroachment.
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BE IT FURTI~R ORDAINED that the provisions of this ordinance shall not
become fully effective until aa attested copy of this ordinance shall hare been
duly sigaede sealed, attested and ackaoeledged bl said permittees and shall bare be~
admitted to record, at the expense of said permittees, h the deed books in ~e
¢lerk*s Office of the Hustings Court of the City of Roanoke.
196B:
ACCEPTED AND EXECUTED by the undersigned this dal of
(SEAL
E. H. Winner
(SEAL
Grace #. Minuet
(SEAL
Robert Goodlkooutz
(SEAt
Nell Nell Goodlkoontz
The motion was seconded bl Mr. Link and adopted bl the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Link, Perktnson, Trout, ~heeler and Ralor
Webber ........................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Eosmell .....................1.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board.
requesting that $10.147.00 be appropriated to various accounts under Section z21000
'Schools - Manpower Development and Training.' of the 1968-69 budget, to cover the
cost of a nurses aide program mhich will be reimbursed one hundred per cent from
federal funds through the State Department of Education, sas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur In the ~quest and that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion
mas seconded b~ Mr. Link add naanimonsll adopted.
BUD~ET-SCU00LE: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting permission to employ five and one half special education teachers for
the second semester Of the 1968-69 School year, the payeent Of the salaries of
these teachers, the cost Of supplies end t~ cost of equipmentto be made from the
Council.
In this connection, Mr. Jack B. Coulter, Vice Chairman of the School
Board, appeared before Council and read the folloning statement in support of the
request for expanding the special education program:
*Last spring we estimated that 1300 five-year olds would
attend kindergarten and requested 27 teachers and 27 teacher
aides to work with them. Approval of n half day for kinder-
garten sas delayed so that me eere unable to be definite aboot
kindergarten early in the spring. We lost pupils - some to
prlvate kindergartens, day care centers, etc. AS the enroll-
ment developed, it was evident that we mould ne~d teachers for
Dull 1,000 pupils and could need only 23 teachers and aides.
We, therefore, have un unencuhbered balance of $49.364~00 in
item 2110 K. (Me shall need some of these funds for additional
transportation for kindergarten pupils this spring.)
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Me hove bees, through the post Jeoro; expoodiug o~r Special
education program, but ue still hove o great seed for coltlnulog
to make provisions for the meeds of these pmpllo: Nosy pupils
aba base bees referred to psychological aervices bose been
Identified us needing apeciul educotlm. These ore the meeds
and ue Should like to make lhe tailgater recommeodotiona:
187 Educable Yeulell! Retarded Pepila Identified
4 teachers' for 4 months O $675 per mouth $10,000.00
Belmont School - Intermediate (14 Belmont pupils)
Melrose School - Intermediate (14 Melrose pupils)
London School - Primary (lO London pupilo -
small room)
Forest Park School - Primary (7 Forest Park pupils)
(2 Fairvleu pupilo )
Molerlolo e$275 per'ro~m (1Nestslde pupil )
1,1OD.OD
Teachers* desks, etc. 95156 per room 624.00
Reimbursement from state on salaries of
special education teachers
TOTAL - for 4 classes for these pupils
(The 48 pupils could be placed iu the
classes immediately end c~ers could
be nosed in from other schools to a
maximas of 60 pupils)
II. Trainable Retarded Pupils Identified
I teacher for 4 months @ $675 per month
Materials @ $275 per room
Teacher's desk, etc. @$156 per roan
A bus to transport pupils (this mill be
u necessitl)
Driver - part-time.posit ~ n
Operation and maintenance (some state
reimbursement)
Special education teacher
TOTAL - for one class (to be housed in a trailer)
32 Minimal Brain Damaged Pupils Identified
I teacher for 4 months @ $337.50 per month
(half-del posit bm)
Oakland School - (5 Oakland pupils)
Materials @ $200 per room
Teacher's deskt etc. · $156.00 per room
Reimbursement from state on solarI of
special education teacher
TOTAL - for one class of 5 pupils
14 Emotional!! Disturbed Pupils Identified
I teacher for 4 months @ $337.50 per month
(half-dal position)
Materials @ $200 per room
Teacher*s desk, etc. @ $156 p~r room
$12,524.00
$6,540.00
5,984.00
2,700.00
275.00
156.00
3,000.00
250.00
400.00
6,781.00
$1,635.00
1,350.00
200.00
156~00
i,70b. O0
817.50
1,350.00
200.00
156.00
1.706.00
$5,146.00
888.50
Reimbursement from state on salary of
special education teacher 817.50
TOTAL - for one class of 5 pupils 888,50
TOTAL TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM 2110 K FOR 7 CLASSES ~12.907.00
The school board voted on.December 10 at the regular meeting
to request a transfer of funds to begin the seven classed as
indicated shove. This Mould increase the number of teachers
allocated in the 1969-h9 budget bl six (? classes but tmo are for
half time) and would then transfer funds from item 2110 K to the
proper line items.'
If this request is approved, mo shall attempt ~ find trained
teachers for these classes and feel that it would be possible to
begin them by mid-term,"
Mrs. JIBes E. RemBell, Preaident, Roanoke Area Associotiou for Retarded
Children, ]ucorporuted, appeared before Council in support or the request of the
SchoolBourd,
After s further discussion of the Butter, Mr. Link moved that Council
cantor Iu the request and that the matter be referredto the City Att*rue! rap
preparatlou or the proper measure~ The motiou Bis seconded by M~. Trout and
unanimously Id*pied,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REROVAL: Council having deferred action on
the recoamendstion of the City Manager that the contract beam*em the City of
Roanoke and A. Lynn Thomas CoBpony, Incorporated,~r repairs to the City Xncineratol
be amended to pr*vide for u mnxiunu SUB of $26,307.45 rather than $16,000.00 is con-
ruined in the original agra,cent, the City Manager submitted the follo~flg report
explaining that the funds have already been appropriated to cover the recommended
amendment:
#Roan*he, Virginia
December 16, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
This ia to return to the Agenda the item submitted last
weeh recomuending the adoption of an Ordinance which mould
carry out the intent of City Counoi! 0rdlnance No. 18319 of
September 9t 1968. The September 9 ordinance, provided for a
supplemental appropriation of $9841 to be added to u prior
appropriation of $16.000 for renovation ~ort then la progress
in the furnaces in the incinerator. A. Lynn Thomas Company
had proceeded under the first ordinance for the refractory
work, had encountered additional repair worh needed and we
came to Council on September 9 asking the additional funds to
permit the. Company to continue with their worh and complete
all in one project.
This Bark has been completed and for that which was per-
forbad under these two appropriations, it is our opinion that the
contractor did a good Job and perhaps some of the better mark
that bus been performed in the incinerator in past year.
This is submitted mitb the recommendation for adoption.
.Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
City RanIger~
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the C~ y
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinsnce:
(#16474) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 18294, adopted August
1968, approving the City Ranager*s report to the Council of his arrangement for
certain emergency repairs and iapc*resents to the Municipal Incinerator refractory,
without previously advertising for or receiving bids therefor: limiting the su~ to
be expended therefor; and provldin9 for In emergency.
(For full text of. Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 32. pigs 479.)
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Mr. Jones Bayed the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uss seconded
by Mr. Perkioson end adopted by the follooltg vote:.
AYES: Nessrs. Boswell, Jones. Per,ansan. Trout. Wheeler end. Wcyor
Webber ............................................. 6.
lAYS: ir, Llik ..........................l,
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the folloolng report with
regard to responsibility for wahiog arrangements for the veloce.tion and/or adjust-
ment of all existing utility facilities, and for the installation of any neu
fecJlitloa, in connection math tho FranhlJn Road Project ia the vicinity Of Breedon
Avenue and KcClnncheo Street:
*Roanoke, Virginia .
December 16, 1968
Honorable Mayor end Cl'ty Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council by Resolution ia. 18409 of loveuber 4,
1969, took the necessary action to confirm the City*s responsibi-
lity for uehing nrrnngenent$ for the adjustment o~ relocation of
utilities in the Franklin Road project between the Franklin Road
Bridge and McClanehan Street,
The resolution Included a condition that the Stetecon-
tractor mould be responsible for the support Of utility lines
in the Ore Branch culvert area: hoMever, it has clnce been
determined that this provision Js not necessary and that the
utility companies have Marked out arrangements to handle this
support. Therefose, it is in order to revise the resolution
eliminating this provision and there is attached a neu resolu-
tion pr~pired/hy the City Attorney which it l~ recommended
that the City Council approve and shich upon execution would be
transmitted to the Department Of Hlghuays toconfirm the City*$
associated responsibility in the project.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Lick moved that Council c mcat in the recommendation o f the City
Manager end offered the folloulng Resolution:
(316475) A RESOLUTION relating to the relocation Or adjustment Of ntilit
facilities in connection oath the City*s Franklin Road, S. W., Project 0220-128-103,
CEO1, B~O1,
(For full text Of R~solntion, see Resolution Book ia. 32, page
Mr. Link moved ~e adoption of the Resolution. The motion ~a~ seconded
Mr. Perhlnson end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Lis~ Perkinson, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber ................................................ 7o
NAYS: ~one .................................O.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the folloning report recommending
additional changes in the Airport Use Agreement proposed to be entered into betoeen
the City of Roanoke and Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated:
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#gan·ohs, ¥1rgJni·
December 16, 1968
Hoeornble Nnyor nnd City Co·soil
Ro··oke, Vlrglmi·
Gentlemen:
The m·tter of finalizing ·n oper·tbg ·greenest with Pied-
most Avimtion, Incorporated, at the Ro·nohe Munlclp·l Airporl
h·s extended over n loud period of time mith various points
arising from tine to tine that have resulted in · number of
pnople giving consider·tiaa to the agreement ··d to n lot or
tine going by.
The City Council on December 26, 1967, adopted Ordinance
No. 17902, authorizing the execution of ne ·greexent ·nd netting
forth in that ordin·nce the v·rlo·n rates ·nd ch·rges os mould
apply. Thio is · three-year ngreexent. The prerfoas lhree-
year ngreement expired July 31, 19bb. This nam three-yenr ·rrna-
sent, by the aboveuentio·ed ordinance, would be effective retro-
active to Hovember 1, 1967. Since the ·doption of Ordi·s·ce No.
17902, tug further points have arisen and to endeavor to con-
clude the m·tter, the following recommendationn are made.
1. It is recommended th·t the ch·rfc for *fuel t·nh rats ares
spaces' re·d 'tank farm spaces in use on the effective date
of this agreement ~ $100.'
The above mas re·chad by · result of conferences several
months ·go with members of the City's Airport Committee
and representatives of Piednont Airlines.
That there he provided in the par·graph not·n9 the landing
fee chirge the following:
· The above referred to Activity Fee shall~pl! to Actu·l
scheduled flight arrivals ·nd ch·tier fliohts gull. The
folloaJu9 types of loadings are not considered ·ctirity
fee landings: test hops, ferry flights, training fllghts,
flights diverted to Roanohe due to mechanical or we·that
problems, courtesy flights and flights having to return to
Roanohe, ·fter takeoff, dna to mecbnnical or meather pro-
bless unless any of these flights should represent out-
bound passenger revenue.° The above definition has arisen
bec·nme of quest ion as to the basis of charge. T~re are
v·rious arguments that could be offered with regard to this
definition sn to the inclusion and exclusions but it is
believed that for the purpose of this three-year agreement
the above definition should be provided.
All other provisions of the ·tt·ched ordinance are as were
enacted by the Council on December 26, 1967.
Piedmont Airlines has been pay·n9 the CSt! for its var·gun
uses at the Airp~ t on the basis of the proposed charoes in the
~ttzcbed ordlunnce.
R~spectfully submitted,.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Juli·n F. Hirst
Clt~ Ranaoer"
Mr. Link moved that the recommended changes be referred to the City
Auditor for an analysis and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jane
· ·d nn·nlmonsly ·dopted;
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommended that he be authorized to execute · contract accepting the Gr·nt Offer
of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Open Space Land Program
in connection with the development of Strauss Perk:
"Roanoke, Virginia
December 16, 1969
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
We h·ve been forwarded by the Department of Housing sad
Urban Development, under the Open Space Land PfafF·m, a con-
tract for a dr·st in relationship to work ·t Sar·uss Park. The
grant offer tn in the amount of $22,000 for land acquisition cud
$~5,000 for development of the park.
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r The. City ocqEired this lend sad his scheduled on It VErIOES
developueett such ss a coubJentloe football Eld baseball field,
paved basketball courts, llghtqd, paved ned fenced tennis courts,
park shelter, picnic tables, cobkfeg ovens, uster~foeeliiec, play-
ground eqEipmeet, parking oreo, landscaping End tree plaiting;
To this dote, the City hmo expended $44,712.7] for load asqll-
nation end $16,821.50 for tennis courts and park shelter, Includ-
Ing restrooms and storage. There hoveolso been purchased picnic
sables, cooking ovens,st se estimated cost or'$2,5oo ~ one-heir
of the landscaping end planting has been completed st un estlusted
cost of shoat $2,000. It.is estimated that the remaining mark yet
to be done In she pork saguaro to abOut $27,800 ned this could be
lncinded in the 1969-70 budget. There is nothing set up rot
Strauss Part In the current budget.
The coutrect documents ore befmg fmrmerded to lac City
Attorney asking for his rev b and also his preparation or a resolu-
tion authorizing execution of the contract sad also the preparation
of nm oplmlon by the Clty!s connsel,
This is submitted with the recommendation for approval end ne
have been asked to return rte doeuuents, if accepted, by December
~4, 1968,
Respectfully Sub matted,
If'Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. NJrst
City Manager'
~r. Trout noted that Council cooc~ Jn tbe recoumtndatlon of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The nation mas seconded by Hr, Link and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: The City Manaoer submitted the following report recommend iff2
that Mr. Frank ~. Zimuerman be permitted to sell Christmas trees on vacant property
at the northeast corner of Melrose Avenue m~ Coantry Club Drive, N. W., Ar this
"Roanoke, Virginia
December 16, 1968
Honorable Rayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Mr. Frank J. Zimmerman, 2417 Denoiston Avenue, $.M., has
visited ne in regard to a refusal that has been given to him
by the City t o Sell Christmas trees on vacant property at the
northeast corner of Melrose Avenue and Country Club Drive.
Mr. Ztmmermsn hud obtaimed the license, rented the lot and set
his trees on it and until he had approached the pouer company
for on electrical connection and this intern harked back to the
Building Commissioner*s office he was not aware of the fact that
the zoning ordinance affected this property. He advises that
he and his family have sold trees on this lot for some several
years with the exception that they did not sell last year and
this is the reason th~ se uere not aware of this situation
when ne talked to the Council about the two locations which the
Council approved by o resolution for this year only.
Mr. W. O. Volley, Chief Attorney for the Veterans Adminis-
tration, bas also talked with me as Mr. Zlmmernan is on 100 per-
cent Veterans disability.
The difference in the location ns for as zoning is concerned
~ith a conforming location is that they could have situated
themselves one lot away and been satisfactory under zoning but
were not aware or the situation; and, the lateness in the sea-
son is such that they would be unable to obtain rental Of the
adjacent property non.
! uoeld recoumeed to the City Counnll the( a similar resolu-
tion to that adopted for the other tug locations be approved to
include this area aa the northeast corner of N~lrose Avenue and
Coaetry C/nh Drive for this year only. I think that the cftue-
tiaa is such that it uosld be in order to do this'comparable to
the other two.
I have advised Mr. Zinmrnaa and Mr. Tulle! that I uould per-
nit then to proceed uith selling; however, if Cia! Council should
decline this the! uonld have to vacate the propertl or discontinue
selling on December 17. 1969. I have also advised then that I
uould lot feel that thin permission uould continue to another lear
end ac I feel it is possible to resiteate in the area nithont
seri6us affect on the capabilities of selling,
Respectfalll snbultted,
S/ Julian F.'Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
Cia! Manager'
Mr. Llsk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Cia!
Haoager and offered the folloulug Resolution:
(~18476) A RESOLUTION relating to the sale of Christmas trees ut
certain location in the City during the 196B seaaOOo
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution flooh No. 32° page 482.)
Mc. Lash moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas seconded
!bi Rro Boswell and adopted bI the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Liako Perhincon, Trout. Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ...................................... ?.
N~¥S: None ............................
With further reference to the question of permitting the sale of Christ-
mas trees on private propert! in conflict with the Zoning Ordinance, the Citl
Manager submitted the following report expressing the opinion that it would not be
adv~nble to continue this practice after this lear:
December 16, 196B
providing sane tlpe of specialized amendment to the zonJV
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! submit tkese CO·la·ts es · matter of record, teeli·g thet
if the City Con&cji would concur that this mould be somewhat of
a ·otice to those selll·g trees and that ·tier this Christmas
seesoe the matter ua·Id he dropped unless it wes cthmrmfee bra·nba
5p by others.
Respectfully submitted,
S! J~llhn F. RJrst
Julian F. Rlrst
, City Mn eger"
Mr. Boswell moved that Cow·oil co·cur in the report of the City Ma·agar
end that the Cave Spring Optimist Club, the Church or Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Sea·ts and Mr. Frank J. Zin·ermsn be notified that it alii be necessary for them
to use lots mhlch ere properly zoned for the sole of Christmas trees ir they desire
to sell these trees ·ext year. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Wheeler end unnnl=
mously adopted.
WATER D£PARTMEh'F: The City Raesger sobmitted the following report edeis-
inn that Mr. Thomas H. Beasley has requested permission to co·struot an D-inch mate
main 2,14D feet in length mithin the Industrial Park being established b) Hr.
Heesley north of Ora·ge Avenue, N. E., and east of the corporate limits and to
con·eot to an existing 6-Inch water main of the city et Orange Avenue and Granby
Street:
"Roanoke, ¥iroinia
December 16, 1969
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City is in receipt ~ a request from Mr, Thomas H. Bammie!
for permissio· to co·struct an eight-inch water mai·, 2,140 feet
in length within the Industrial Park being established by
Beasley, north of Orange Avenue nnd east of the City.
The water line mouldc~nect to an existing six-inch ual·
owned by the City in O. S. 460. There is attached a draming pre-
pared by the City Water Departme~ sbo~ing the location of the
proposed mater main. This installation mould be handled under
the rules and regulations provided by the Code of the City and by
mutual agreement entered into between Mr. Oeosley aid the City
of Roanoke.
I bring this request to the City Council for the Council"s
infatuation unless there mould be reaso· that,the Council mould
ma·t to act upon the matter, This Industrial Park is acquiring
several small businesses and it would appear that it mould offer
the opportunity of relocation of sane businesses that ere faced
mith the problem of the lack of availability of land area mithln
the City. The City of Roanoke Is the only tenso·able source of
a public water supply to furnish the necessary mater utility to
this development outside of the corporate limits.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian Fo Htrst
City Manager?
Mr. Wheeler moved that' Council concur ia the report ~f the City Manager.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Trou~t and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH HEPARTMHA~T: The City Manager submitted the following report
advising that the Virginia Department of Health has appointed Dr. James H. Fagan es
Director Of the Roanoke City Health Department effective December 2, lqbg:
'Hougohe, Virgliig
December 16o 1968
Honnruble ~uynr end City Coggcfl
Rosnoke, Vlrgiulu
Gentleeee:
Plesse be gdvised of the uppoigtwest by the ¥1rgiwig Depsrt-
went of Health of Dr. laces H. Fsgsn us Director of the Rosnoke
City Heulth Departuent mith effective dste of December 2, 1968,
This oppointu~gt'fs advised to we by ~. S. A. Grsbuw, Jr**
Director. Division of Locul Health Services, iu u letter of
Deceeber 2, 1969.
We are pleused in this appointment, to nhich the Cia! Council
had previousl! given itu accord, ahd look forward to tho associa-
tion mith Doctor Fugun as a citizen of the cowtunit! and us the
aduinlstrator nf public health to the Cia7 of Roanoke.
Ium referring to the City Attorney for his revieu end con-
sideration a technical point that may or may not werit consideration
or gction. Doctor Fngun*s appointment by the State Health Depart-
gent is to the positlln of Director. This kitle is consistent
with the nomenclature given by the State to such position, The
City Code Jn certain of itu health ordinances refers to the
eg/orcfng officer as either the Cow~faslog of Public Health or
the Health Officer. It uny be appropriate for the City to take
supplemental action to assure the avoidance of an! future ques-
tion that could he raised by an objector who wight be the victiw
of Code enforcement.
Respectfully snbuitted.
S/ Jull~ F. fllrst
Julian F. Hlrst
Mr. Wheeler uoved that the report be received acd filed, Tho motion ~as
Seconded by Rt. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
D~ALTH D£PARTREN~: The City Hanager submitted the folloming report
with regard to the Rome Health Services program provided for ellglble citlzens in
Hosnoke city:
'Roanoke, Virginia
Decenber 16, 1968
Honorable Rayor and Cit~ Conneil
Roanoke, ¥1rglnta
Gentlewen:
This City is In recelpt of a refund in the awount of
$S?To35 from the State Hea~th Departwent through the local
depcrteent which reread represents the loon! share of funds
that hare been oollected lo. the Howe Health Serrices prograw
dgrlng the flscal year 196T-68. The recelpt of this ts
called to the Connctl~u attention as a Batter of Information
and also as to advise that the City is sharing In the dlstri-
botion of ~ume Health Services ~hich a re belng provided for
eligible citizens in Roanoke City.
The Health Department expresses the feeling that this
amount would increase in f ut ute years as more patient services
are provided in the program and uore 'third -party~*payment
sources are explored OS to participation by those Baking use
of the services.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. HJtst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager"
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Mr. Lisk moved thct the report be received amd flied. The notion ual
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,.`
CITY E I~PLOYEES: The City Manager submitted the follomiog r~port advising
that the City Library ii uom YulJy staffed occordlsg to its authorized budget,
then the City Engine?ring Division has retched · full eonplenebt of authorized
personnel except for the recent resignation ~ Mr. Jones T. Barnes, Assistant City
Engineer, that the situation nlth labor in the Stniter! Division is slightly
better, that he is withholding any report on police entrnnce qnellficetlnnc pending
receipt of the report of the Personnel Hoard to Council and that Hr. Giles Lambert
Superintendent of the Juvenile Detention Home. hmo resigned:
'Roanoke, Virginia
December 16, 1968
Honorable Msyor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The following ere some general comments with regard to
personnel matters tbnt nay be of interest to the City Council.
For the first time in some several years, the City Libror! is
nam fully staffed according to its auth~ ired budget. Our
particularly pride in this is that the library staff includes
its complete assignment of librarians desfgoeted as qualified
by virtue of-degrees and/or training. It it a credit to Miss
Hines and Mr. Fergnson that their recruitment hum been
successful in this respect.
Addltionally, mith one exception .~ereinafter noted, the
City Engineering Division has reached for the first time in a
matter of o~er a year a fall complement of authorized ~ rsonnel.
This again is the credit of'recruitment and the apparent interest
on the part of professional personnel coning to the City math itt
engineering division.
Our situation mithlabor in the sanitation division is
slightly better than it has been within the past sevevnl months
as to number of employees; homever, our big problem is thutof
absenteeism. This is difficult to control and rego]n~ and
affects our Job and mark capabilities as much as number of
employees.
Refer~m is made to the referral of police eat vance qualifi-
cations. I had not realized in my several letters to the Council
that this h~d beau referred also to the Personnel Hoard; I sm
flo~ amaiting the opportunity of the Personnel Board to Submit its
report to the Cooncil us I mould not want to submit on opinion In
advance of them in this matter. The entrance qualifications for
in fact. I believe under lamer Chief Druce. They hose. boneset.
stood time mall amd there may be only a minimum possibility of
justifiable, revisions. One factor that we might want to give
consideration to. and I con report on this later, is that of
residency. Regolttions prescribe that o neu police offer move
into the City limits mlthinsix months Jf he lives outside. With
the closeness of some county areas, this is difficult because the
economics with on individual do not justify his moving a short
distance into the City.
We have regretfully received the resignation of Mr. James T.
Barnes. Assistant City Engineer. Mr. Barnes goes to tandom
has been a good employee and mos considered ~o have good potential.
We hnve also received the resignation of Mr. Giles Lambert,
Superintendent of the Detention nome. This is regretted.
Lambert goes to Lyncbbnrg in a similar capacity because of salary
consideration. He has been o very competent director of the
City*s Juvenile Institution.'
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. HJrst
Julian F. Hivst
Cl~ Manager*
Hr. Rheeler moved that the report be received nnd filed, The motion
nas seconded b7 Xr. Trout and usseluoesl! adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-POLICE OEPARTRENT~ The Cia7 Ynnnger submitted the
following report on chnoges in the personnel of the Fire Deparlment and the
Police Oepnrtment for the month or Ho,ember, 1960:
'Roseoieo ¥irolnin
December Ih, 1968
Honorable YnTor nnd tit! Council
Roanoke, ¥lrglole
Gentlemen:
Listed belou In the status of the police ;od the fire
ment an of November 30. 1968:
*Fire Department
*Flrefighter G. E. Zlmuerman resigned November 1, 1968 (£uploTed
tLieutenant J. M. Shepherd retired November 25, 1968.
*David P. Bnmblin mas enplaned NOvember 1, 19~8,
*On this date there in one vncancl in the Fire Department**
'Police Oepartment
'Rr. Lilburn E. Barton wns rehired as Police Officer November 1, 1966.
'Re. Johnny N. Simmons was hired os Police Officer November 4, 1968.
'Hr. David A. Gnrrngbty nos hired os Police Officer November Il. 1969o
'Hrs. Barbara S. Grn~ mas hired os Clerk Tlpist I on November 12. 1968.
(Records ~lvision)
*Hr. Yerlin J. Beavers mas hired as Police Officer November 16.
*Re. Alvin B. Oudle~ Mas hired as Police Officer November 16,
*Rnding November. 1968 (8) vacenciea.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Blest
Julian F. Hiram
Clt~ Homager'
Mr. Wheeler moved that the repor~ be received and filed. The moulds
was seconded b~ Mr. Trout end enonimcusl! adopte~
PARKS A~D PLA~GROUN~SoGARBAGE RENOYAL: The CfrF Manager submitted o
writteo report that be hopes to have copies of the material which is being
forwarded to the Roanoke Coaet! Plnnning Commission for its consideration in
account ~ben the Brushy ~onetuin location naa selected for n sanitary landfill.
The Cltl ~anager reportto9 rerbally that the material referred to hca
not been completed at this time, Mr. Mbeeler moved that the ~ritten report be
received and filed. The motion ~aa seconded by Rt. Trout and ueouimonall adopted.
SALE OF PROPEHT~-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council herin9 authorized the coo-
velaoce of nn easement to Messrs. Fred P. Bnlliegton and Allett Bo Coleman for the
ese of n strip of land on the eorthme;t side of £dgeuood Street, S. Mo, for the
sum of $50,00, the Cit! Attorue! submitted the folloming report reccmmeodiog that
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the bod7 authorize the conveyance of a neu easement to Exteedicare, Incorporated,
provided Extendicare, Inoorporotedo reco~veya to the city the easement heretofore
authorized to be conveyed to Messrs. Hulllngton and Coleman:
'December 16, 1969
The Honorable Hoyor Bad Xemberu
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
By Ordinance No. 18086. adopted April 8, 1968, the Council
authorized the conveyance of · perpetual, non-exclusive
easement to Aylett B. Coleman and Fred P. aullinOton over
certain property of the City lying on the northwesterly
side of Edgemood Street. S. M.. the length of the strip of
land involved in the easement area being specified os 60
feet. I am advised that RemiTS. Coleman and BnllJngto·
later conveyed certain prop rty ·butting to the mess and,
also, their rights under the City's aforesaid deed of ease-
mens to Extendicare. Incorporated, who is in the prooest
of constructing improvements on the firstmentioned property
· nd desire to uae the Cityta property for purposes of ·
private access thereto.
I am further advised by M . Caldmell Butler, Esquire, the
attorney for Extendicare, Incorporated, that development
plans indicate the advisability of shirking the easement
area to the south of its original location, and the City
Engineer, to whom the proposal has been made knonv, has hod
prepared a nam plan, being Plan No. 4171-B. a copy of which
is attached, showing the easement in the nam location, re-
quested by Mr. Butler. In order th~ there not remain a
IS-foot Iaaa strip of unoccupied property adjacent to the
property of Fuel Oil and Equipment Co., lac., it has been
proposed that the length of the 60*foot original strip be
increased to 75 feet.
There is transmitted herewith to the Council an ordinance
mhereby the City, if the Council be agreeable, mould convey
mentioned ?5-foot long strip of land, provided Extendicare
reconvey to the City the easement heretofore authorized by
O~inance No. 19086 to be conveyed to Messrs. Coleman
and Bullington. All of the rights reserved b} the City in
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Lis~ moved that Council concur in the recommondotion of ~he City
Attorney and that the following 0~dJnance be pla~ed upon its first reading:
(a18477) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's conveyance to Extendicare,
use of a certain strip of land on the northwest side of Edgeuood Street, S.
WHEREAS. heretofore, by Ordinance No. 18086 of the 8th day of April, 1968,
the Council of the City of Roanoke accepted the offer of Fred P. Bulltngton and
westerly across Mad Link Creek to certain ~ her property owned er to be acqutr~d by
said persons, being therein more particularly described; and
,m
HHERHAS, by dead dated the 23rd day of Hay, 1966, of record In the
Clerk*a office of the Hastings Court for the City or Roanoke, Virginia, in Deed
Hook 1237, page $91, the City o! Roanoke conveyed the easement hereinsbove refer-
red to unto Aylett H. Coleman sad Fred P, Bulliogton; end
RHHREAS, by deed dated July 26, 1966, or record in the Clerk*s Office
of the Hustings Cosrt for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in Deed Hook 1242. Page
31o the said Aylett H, Coleman and Fred P, Dulliegtoo gad others conveyed said
easement unto Extendicare, Incorporated, aha, by sold deed also pu~aed the
property to which said easement mum appurtenant; and
WHEREAS, the sold Extendicare, Incorporated, desires to conntract ·
bailding upon the property acquired from the said Aylett D. CQleman and Fred P.
Dellington and an adjacent parcel, all of nhich is to be used us u nursing home
nith extended care facilities, and has found that the best use could be made of
its property if the easement heretofore granted by the City of Hoanoke could be
relocated us hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the City Managed.after careful consideration, has recommended
that the easement granted as hereinabove referred to be relocated as hereinafter
set forth with the City to reserve certain riohts ss hereinafter set forth: and
WHEREAS, the Council, after considering the matter, is of the opinion to
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the relocation of th
easement as hereinafter provided, upon veconveyance of the easement heretofore
granted.
THEREFORE, BE 1T ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
offer of Extendicare, Incorporated, to acquire from the City n non-exclusive,
perpetual easement to be used for purposes of a private accessnay leading from
Edgeaood Street. S. R., northwesterly across Ru~ Lick Creek to certain other
property owned or to be acquired by said persons and said easement being described
us follons, namely:
HEING an easement over a certain 7S-foot lung strip of land
owned by the City abutting the northwest line of Edgewood
Street, S. W., and extending northwes~ly into or across
and Lick Creek, the southwesterly tine of which said ease-
meat area is the northeasterly line of Parcel No. 2 end the
property of Feel Oil and Equipment Co., Inc., all as sho~n
on Plan No. 4171 prepared in the Office of the City Engineer.
a copy of which is of record in the Cie rk's Office of the
Dustings Court of the City of Roanoke, in Deed Rook 9H1, page
214;
in consideration Of the reconveyucce to the City of Roanoke of the easement hereto-
fore granted to Aylett B. Coleman and Fred P. Ballington, or their assions, pursuanl
to Ordinance of the City of Roanoke No. 1H086, be accepted; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, upon execution of a deed of correction or
other appropriate conveyance Mherein said easement heretofore conveyed to Aylett B.
Coleman and Fred P. Bulllngton, or their assigns, by deed dated May 23, 196H, of
record in the C~k's Office of the Hustings Coort for the City of Roanoke, Virginia
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in Deed;Book 1237o page $61, shall he'reconveyed to the City of Roanoke, the isy~
and the CJtyClerk shall be, sad the7 hereby ere, cetkorized aid direcked to execute
and to seal sad attest, respectlvel~o the Clt7%'deed or deed of correction convey-
ing the easement hereinabove described, respecting the aforesaid property, same to
he mode to Extendicare, lucorpormted, u Helumure carp,ration, its successors or ussi
and to contain s reservation to the City of the City's full right uod privilege,
noimithstunding the grant of said easement, to st any tine use said easement area,
or uny portion thereof, for any public purpose of the City, including among other
things, public drains, culverts, mater lines, sewer lines, or rot the purpose or any
public utility amid deed of deed of correction, othermise, to be upon such form as
is prepared and approved b~ the City Attorney.
The m,,Jan mss seconded by Mr. Perkinson o~ adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: #essrs. H,swell, Jones, Lash, Perkinscn, Trout. Mheeler and.
Ma~or Uehber ............................................ ?.
HAYS: Nom~ ...................................O.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Attorney submitted the i,Il,ming report
recommending that Chapter 5, Meat and Meat Products, of Title 13, Health, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, be amended as a result of the assumption by the
State and F, doral Governments of neat inspection procedures heretofore offered, in
part, by the city:
"December 16, 1968
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council,
Ronnoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
As the City Manager has previously advised the Council.
certain changes in the City Code eppeor in order as o
result of the assnuption b~ the Stute and Federal Gover-
uents of meat kspectlon procedures heretofore offered.
in part, by the City. Specifically, those provisions of
Chapter 5, of Title XllI of the City Code which have here-
tofore provided for the Cityts maintenance of u Center at
which meat and meat products may undergo the inspection
required by other provisions of the chapter should be re-
pealed as of the time that the City mill no longer offer
that service.
Accordingly, there is transmitted heremith au ordinance
uhich, as an amendment of Chapter 5. Meat and Meat Products,
of Title llll of the City Code, would delete from the chap-
ter all provisions which have heretofore provided for the
inspection by City personnel of meat and meat products.
Provisions prohibiting the sale in the City of meat uhich has
not been inspected by State and Federal authorities and pro-
visions fixing penalties for infractions d the prohibition
mould be retained.
Prepared as an emergency, the ordinance would become effec-
tive as of January 1, 19&9, the time after uhich the City
will no longer provide meat inspection services.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
Hr. Bosmell moved tb~ Council toke the matter aude~ advisement,
The motion foiled for leek of · second.
Hr. Lick moved that Councl~l concur in the recoune~dstlon or the Citj
Attorney and offered the follonlng emergency Ordinance:
(s184TS) AN ORDINANCE to amend nad reordain Chapter 5. Nest md Meat
Products, of Title Ilia. Ne,lib, of the Code of the City of loanoke, 1956; and
providing for nn emergency.
(For fa/1 text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, page 482.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uss seconded bj
Nc. Trout end adopted bj the follonino rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List, Perkinsont Trout, Uheeler and Major
Mebber ............................................
NAYS: None ............................. O.
AUdITS-SCHOOLS: The Assistant Citj Auditor submitted written reports of
the Citj Auditor on the examination of the Activities Fund of the Gainer Eleuentarl
Schod, the H~hland Park Elementarj School, the Hurt Park Elementarj School and the
Monroe Junior HiGh School f or the lear ended June 30~ 1966, mode bj Alexander Graf
~ Companj, Certified Public Accountants. under the direction of the office of the
Cltj Auditor, the City Auditor advising that each report states it presents falrlj
the financial condition of the Activities Fund st the end of the audit period and
that based upon tho report It is his opinion the funds mere properlJ handled and
accounted for.
Mr. Perklnson moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Trout and nnonlmousl! adopted.
ZONI~O: Council having referred to the Clt~ Planning Commission for study
report end recommendation the request of St. James Episcopal Church that Section 5,
Article I¥, Chapter 4.], Title IF, of ~he Code of the Ctt~ of Roanoke, lPS~, as amen
be amended to permit use of its property for a private day nurseTy aud kindergarten
the Clt! Plannfflg Commission submitted a mritten report, advising th~ It is of the
opinion the requested amendment mould not be appropriate; houerer, in this Instance
topographical conditions are such as to uarrant a hardship variance permitting
placement of n fence in mnJunction mlth the nursery and kindergarten along the side
propertj line of the church propert! and the PlanninG Comuisslon ~os unanimously
recommended to the Board of Zoni~ Appeals that such a variance be granted.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recomuendution of the City
Planning Commission and that the Board of Zoning Appeals be notified accordingly.
~he motion mas seconded by Mr. Trout and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ~ORKS-COU~CIL: Council having deferred action on
the report of a committee appointed to make a study of uhich bids are to he receive(
opened and read bJ the Purchasing AGent and mhich bids are to be received bj the
Clerk and opened and read before Council for any purchase, public work or Improve-
ment costing more than $5~000.00, the report of the committee nas again before the
body.
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500
Mr. Link moved that Council COncur ia the recommendation o! the committee
nnd offered the folloviag emergeac.y Ordlanuce~
*AN O~DINANCE amending Ckapter 1, Pnrckasiag Dppnrt-
meat, of Title V. Finance, or the Code o! tke City or
Roanoke, 1956, ns amended, by the addition of e men section
relating to the procedure for receiving, opening aid report-
ing bids made to the City for public porckaaes., marks or
improvements; and providing rot aa emergency.
WHEREAS, the Council deems it proper to provide by
general ordinance the procedure to be bud rot ~eceiving,
opening nnd reporting to the Council certain bids made to the
City (or public purchases, works or iuprovementat and
WHEREAS, for the usual dully operation cf the municipal
government an emergency is hereby set forlh and declared to
exist fn order that this ordinance take effect upon its
passage.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of
Roanoke that Chapter 1. Purchasing Department. of Title V.
Finance, of the Code ~f the City of Roanoke, 1956, ns amended,
be nnd said chapter is hereby amended by the addition of a nam
section, to be numbered Sec. 5.. to read nnd provide ns folloas:
Sec. 5o Bids for public purchases, works or improvements;
bid openings.
Except ns othermlse directed or ordered by the
council or as provided by Charter requirement or lan,
bids and proposals made to the city for public pur-
chases, works or improvement, after public ndrertJne-
uent and competition, shall be received and opened in
public by the city purchasing agent at the time and
place advertised; and all such bids and proposals shall
be promptly examined, tabulated and studied and, there-
after and if costieg more than the amount provided In
Sec. 40 of the City Charter or requiring appropriation
to be made by the council, reported by the city unnager
to the Council with appropriate recommendation.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency exiling, this
ordinance be in force and effect upon:its passage."
Mr. Link moved the ~ Iop~lon of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Boswell.
In a discussion of the proposed Ordinance, Mr. Jones stated that it Fas hi
understanding bids for public works and improvements mere to b e received by the
City Clerk and opened and read before Council in open meeting.
In a furt f~ discussion of the matter, ~ayor Webber expressed the opinion
that a committee of at least three members, one of ~hom shall be the Purchasing Amen
should be appointed hr the purpose of opening the bids for purchases.
Mr. Jones then offered a substitute motion that the proposed Ordinance
be referred bach to the City Attorney for redrafting by deleting the inclusion of
public works and improvements and to provide for the appointment of a committee to
receive and open bids on purchases. The motion was seconded by Hr. Trout and
unanimously adopted.
GASOLINE: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on furnJsbin
and delivering nutomotire gasoline to the City of Roanoke for the period beginning
January 1, 19690 and ending December 31, 1969, submitted the follow i~ report re,om-
mending that the low bid of Sinclair 011 Corporation be accepted:
'December 11, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Conical
Belooke, ¥irgfofo
Gentlemen:
On Monday, December 9, 1968, bids were opened end reed et the
meeting of Cltj Council for supplying sotomotive gasoline to the
City or Rosnoke for the period beginning Jester! I. 1969 end ending
December 31, 1969.
Bids mere received from six firms, uith the log bid being submitted
by Sinclair Oil Corporation ss follows:
City Garage
Regular Gasoline (transport truck deliveries):
Posted Consumer Tank Wagon Price $.1770 per gal.
Less Discount .0663 per gal.
Net $.1107 per gal.
Premium Gasoline (tank msgoo deliveries):
Posted Consumer Tank Wagon Price $.2120 per gel.
Less Discount .0697 per gal.
Set $.Z423 per gal.
Water Department
Regular Gasoline (tank wagon deliveries):
Posted Consumer Tank Wagon Price $.ITTO per got.
Less Discount tO53D per gal.
Set $~]232 per gal.
Fire Department
Premium Gasoline (tank wagon deliveries):
Posted Consumer Tank Wigan Price $.2120 per gui.
Less Discount °0697 per gal.
Net $r1423 per gal.
The above 'Posted Consumer Tank Wagon Prices* are based on current
prices at Roanoke, Virginia. The *Posted Consumer Teak Wagon Prices'
in effect at Roanoke. Virginia on date of delivery Kill prevail. The
above discounts will remain unchanged throughout the year i969. Al:
Sinclair Oil Corporation be accepted. Zhls bid meets nil specifica-
tions and requirements of the City ~ Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted.
COMMITTEE: S/ Byron E. Hamer,
S/ B. Cletus Rroyles
H. Cletos Droyles
S! Bueford D. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson"
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~18479) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Sinclair Oil Corporation
for furnishing regular and premium grade gasoline to the City Garage; for furnishing
regular grnde gasoline to the City*s Mater Department; and for furnishing premium
grade gasoline to the City*s Fire Deportment for the calendar year 1969, upon
certain terms and conditions; rejecting all other bids received f~ furnishing the
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book So. 32, page 4943
60£
Mr. Mheeler moved the ed,pilau of the O~lneuceo The motion mos seconded
by Mr. Trout amd adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
Robber .......................................... 7,
NAYS: None--: ........................O. '
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The committee appointed .to tabulate bids received
on furniahing asphalt ned tar to the City of Roanoke for u period beginning January
1. 1969, nad ending December 31. 1969. submitted the following report recommending
that the lam bid of Adams Construction Company be accepted:
*December ii. ]96B
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Ou Monday, December 9, 1968, bids were opened and read at the
meeting of City Council for supplying asphalt and tar to the City of
Roanoke for the period beginning Janun~ 1, 1969 and en4ng December
31, 1969.
Bids were received from tug firms, with the lam hid being submitted
by Adams Constroction Company, Incorporated aa follows:
IIEM NO. I $0.1665 per gal.
ITEM NO. 2 $0.1598 per gal.
ITEM NO. 3 $0.28 per gal.
Purchase orders will be issued by the City as the material is needed
during the dates set out above.
It is the fac,emendation of the Committee thom the bid of ~dnms
Construction Company. Incorporated be accepted. This bid meets
all specificationa and requirements of the City of Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted.
COMMITTEE: S~ Byron E. Haner
S/ H. Cletus Broyles
H. Cletus Hroyles
S/ Bani,rd B, Thompson
Bani,rd B. Thompson"
· Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the f,Il,ming emergency Ordinance:
(:IB4BO) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Adams Construction
Company for furnishing, bea~ing, hauling and applying certain asphalt and tar for
the period from January 1. 1969, through December 31, 1969, upon certain terms and
provisions; authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue the requisite purchase orders
therefor; rejecting all other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of 0rdinauce. see Ordinance Book No. 32. page 485.)
Mr. Nheder moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, P~rkinson, Trout, Whe, ler and Mayor
Webber ........................................... ?.
N~YS: None ............................O.
WATER DEPARTREI~I-SE~ERS AND S~ORM DRAINS: A committee composed of Measrs
Roy L. Robber, Chairman, Vincent S. Wheeler and Julian F. HJrst submitted the
following report, recommending that Council approve the request of Messrs. T. A.
Carter, Jr., smd T. D. Steele for additional water amd sewer services to buildings
within the Crossroads Mall property, in Roanoke County:
'Roanoke, Virginia ~
December 16, 1968
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council'on July 290 i968, took under advisement
n request or Mr. Tom Stocktoe Fait uttorneyo in behalf of
T. k. Corte~o Jr., ODd To D. Steele for sdditlonuJ m star and
sener services to buildings within the Crossroads Mall pro-
perty] nsmelyt the k. B. C. Store end n service station both
on the north side of Herahberger Road,
The City Council took under advisement the water service
request and referred to the County Sewer Committee the semer
request.
It ia the recommendation of the undersigned that approvui
be given to both of these utility services.
Respectfully,
S/ Roy L. Webber
Roy L, Webber, Mayor
S/ Vincent S. Wheeler
Vince~ S. Wheeler
S/ Julian F. Divst
Julian F. HirstN
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Janet stated that he realizes the
matter of furnishing city water service can be handled by the City Manager admini-
stratively as a result of recent action of Council; however, he is uncertain as
to how the question of furnishing city sewer service is to be handled.
The City Manager replied that in his opinion he already has the authority
to handle the question of furnishing city sewer service.
Mr. Boswell then moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the matter be referred to the City Manager for handling both
requests admlnistrativel~o The motion mas seconded bl Mr. Trout and unanimously
adopted.
U~FINISHED BUS/NESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinaeoe No. 18457, rezoning a portion of a 9.831-aore tract of
land amd a portion of an 8.?5-acre tract of land located on the north side of
Franklin Road, S. W., east of Beechnood Drive, Official Tax Nos. 1280601 and 1280602
from C-l, Office end Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District,
having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over,
mas sguln before the body, Mr. Wheeler offering the folloning for its second ~ading
and final adoption:
(mlO457) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title IV, Chapter'4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956; us amended, and Sheet No. ]28, Section 1966 Zone
Map, City of Roanoke, in relation.to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32. page 473.)
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505
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption or the Ordinance, The mntioo man seconded
by Wr~ Perhinsoo and adopted by the follonfog vote:
AYES: Weasra, Dosnell, Jones. Limbo Perhinson, Trout, Wheeler end Mayor
Webber ........................................... 7.
N~YS: None ............................O.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 18~58, ,ezo~lnD'~roperT~ located on t~e north side
of Melrose Avenue, N, W** betneen Thirteenth Street.and Fourteenth Street. dercribe(
es Lots 12, 13 end 14. Dlock 25, Melrose Land Company, Official Tax Nos. 2221912,
2221913 and 2221914, from RG-I, General Residential District, to C-l, Office end
Institutional District, having previously been before Coencil for its first reading,
read and laid over mas again before the body, Mr. Trout offering the folloning for
Its second reading sod final adoption:
(~IB4S8) AN ORDINANCE to aueod Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section ~, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 19S6, as anended, and Sheet No. 222, Sectional
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, Jn relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 32, page 4?4.)
Mr. Trout eared the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Mas seconded
by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perhinson, Trout, ~heeler and Mayor
Webber ............................................
NAYS: None .............................O.
BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Ordinance No. 15463, fixing the per dieu rate
to be pald by the City of Roanoke to Hurrell Memorial Hospital Association,
Incorporated, for treatment of indigent charity patients for the period commencing
November 1, 196D, and extending to October 31, 1969, at $39.69 as compared with
$31.01 for the previous twelve-month perlod, and authorizing the City Manager to
eater into an agreement with the Burrell Memorial Hospital accordingly, having
previously beeu before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, iai
again before the body, Mr. Lilk offering the f~llowing for its second reading
final adoption:
¢~19463) AN O~DfNANCE fixing the per dlem rate to be pald by the City
to Burrell Memorial Hosptta~ Association, Incorporated, for treatment of the City's
fodigeflt charity patients, for the period commencing November 1, 196S, and e~teudin~
to October 31, 1969; and autborlxing the City Manager to enter let? requisite agree-
ment with said Hoapttal in the premises.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32. page
RF. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Ltsh, Perkinson, Trout, ~heeler and Mayor
~ebbet ..........................................
NAYS: Mr. Bosnell ....................1.
PLANNING: Council having dtructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the City Manager to employ the services of Marcou, O'Leary
Associates, Ooesultnnts, for pinneieg assistance ia studyiBg the posoi~llit! of
participation of the City of Bonn,he In the Neighborhood Development Program, he
presented names mhereupou, Mr. Wheeler offered the f,il,ming emergency Ordinance:
(miOdOi) AN ORDINANCE nuthorizbg the emplojment or the services of
Narc,a, OtLeary and Associates for 'planning assistance M the City relative to the
Federal Governuent*s Neighborhood Development Pr,gram; end providing for an emergent:
(For full text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 32, png~ 486.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the sduptlon of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Lfsh, Perkins,e, Trout. Wheeler end Mayor
Webber ..... ~ ..................................... 6.
NAYS: Mc. Boswell .....................1.
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$2,$00.00 to cover the maximum per diem expenses of Marc,u. O*Leary and Associates:
(=18462) AN ORDINANCE to amend nad reordain Section =03. "Planning
Commission," of the 1q66-6~ Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 32. page 4BP.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Wheeler mad adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Lisk, Perkins,n, Trout, Wheeler and Mayor
Webber .......... ~ ............................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ....................1.
ZONING: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure extending the policy that any owner or occupant of property the present use
which was made nonconforming by the new Zoning Ordinance shall have until December 1.
1968, to make application for a certificate of occupancy to March !. 1969, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Boswell offered the f,Il,win0 Resolution:
(~18483) A RESOLUTION expressing the Council's policy with reference to
of occupancy for nonconforming uses,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 488.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secooded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following Tote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Trout. Wheeler and Mayor
#ebber ............................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..............................O.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure providing for the sale of n triangular-shaped parcel of land
located on the southeasterly corner of Sixth Street and Jamison Avenue. S. E.,
Official Tax No. 4013009, to the First Foursquare Church for the sum of $50.00 with
· e stipulation that the deed of conveyance shall contain o covenant that the First
Foursquare Church shall not hereafter sell or convey the property or any interest
therein without having first offer~ in writing to sell and reconvey said property
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to the city for the sew of $50.00, he presented ssue; whereupon, Br, Jones waved
that the following Ordinsace be placed upon its first resdiug:
(#18454) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sole end conveysnce or s trJsnge]
shaped parcel or land located on the southeasterly cc~ner of Birth Street und
Jsmison Avenue, S. E** beoriug Official Tax Number 4013009, upon ccrtalnter~ and
conditions.
WH£REAS, offer has been wsde by the First Foursquare Church, and the
acceptance tbe~or has been =cowuended by the Council's Real Estate Committee, pro-
viding fur the sale to the Trustees of said church of certain lands owned by the
City, open the terms hereinafter dercribed, in mbJcb recommendation Council concurs.
THER£FORE, 8E IT O~DAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
offer of the First Foursquare Church to purchase that certain residue portion of
Lot 1, Block 20, according to the Map of Belmont Land Company, l)~g adjacent to the
southeasterly corner of Sixth Street and Jawison Avenue, 5. E., and bearlug Official
Tax Number 4013009, owned by the City and acquired frou NellbFlsher Andres, et al.
by deed dated July 7, 1965, of record in the local Clerk"s Office in Deed Book 1184
at page 11§, for the consideration of $50.00, the City, however, reserving the
deed of conveyance of said parcel any necessary easement for public street purposes
said deed of conveyance, further, to contain a covenant on behalf of the grantee aba'
the grantee shall not hereafter seal ur conaey t~e propertl or any interest therein
utah,ut having first offered in writing to sell and reconvey said pr,pray to the
City for the sum of $50.00, cash; and said deed of conveyance, also. to be subject
to any and all recorded restrictions, conditions and easements affecting the title
to said property be, and said offer is hereby ACCEFI£O; and the Mayor and the City
Clerk be, and each Is hereby authorized and empowered to respectively execute on
behalf of the City and to seal and attest the City's deed of conveyance of the fee
simple title to said property to the Trustees of the First Foursquare Church, said
deed to be prepared by the City Attorney and to contain the City's General Warranty
and M,dora English Coveuuuts of Title: and, thereafter, the City Attorney is autho-
rized to tender to the Trustees of the First Foursqcare Church, or their authorized
agent, the City's deed in the premises, upon payment of the aforesaid purchaso price
of $50.00.
The motion ~as seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted h! the following v.tel
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, P~rkinson, Trout, Wheeler and
Mayor Webber ...................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................O.
TBAFFIC: Council havin9 directed the City Attoru~y to prepare the proper
measure adopting a pr,oran for highway safety within the City of Roanoke, he pre-
sented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the f,Il,win9 Resolution:
(~18485) A RESOLUTIO~ adopting a pr,Bran for highway safety within the
City of Roanoke; and providing for the transmittal of a copy of such highway safety
program to the Governor of Virginia, through t he State Hiihway Safety Bivtdon.
(For f all text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 488°)
I
Hr. Jones moved the.od,pSion of the halation. The motion Uss sucosded
b7 Mr. Llsh ~nd adopted by t~ r,Il,ming yoke:
AYES: Messrs. B,smell, Jones, Llsk, Per,ins,n, Trout, WheeZer iud
Mayor Webber ...................................... ?.
WAYS: W,se ............................. O.
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDBEMEI~F-CAPITAL I#PROYEMENT$: Council having directed the
City Aktor~e¥ ko prepare the proper measure expressing the appreciation of Council
to The Times-World Corporatio~ and to those responsible for the high standard of
Journalism exhibited in a feature article appearing in The R,snore-World WeBs on
Becember 6, 1968, regardfngthe progress of t~ capitol Improvements Program of
the City of Roanoke, he presented sane: mhereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the follot~g
Resolution:
(219496) A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to Tines-World Corporation
for the recent publication of an article featuring the City's various capital
improvements.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32. page 489.)
Mr. Wheeler saved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconde~
by Mr. Trout and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Waists. Boswell, Jones, task, Perklnson, ~ront, ,heeler and
Mayor Webber ...................................... T.
NAYS: None .............................
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having requested the Mayor to appoint a Clri
Center Advisory Commission to succeed the Civic Center Project Committee, he
presented a Resolution prepared bl the City Attorney: uhereupoo, Rt. Jones offered
the f,Il,ming:
(=lO4O?) A RESOLUTIOW providing for the establishment of thy Roanoke Civi
Center Advisory Commission; and appointing certain ~ rs,ns to membership thereof.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 490.)
Mr. Jones ~oved the adoption of the Resolution. ?he motion mos seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. B,snell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Trout, Nheeler and Mayor
Webber ............................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..............................O.
BUDGET: Mayor Webber announced that he has appointed Messrs. Charles N.
Freeman, John Bolliday RennetS. W. Bolling Izard and John L. Wentmorth, as the free-
hold citizen members of the 1969-70 Budget Commission.
Mr. Jones offered the f,Il,ming Resolution approving the appointment of
the freehold citizen members of the Budget Commission:
(=18488) A RESOLUTIOW relating to the appointment of members of the Ci~
Budget Commission.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 32, page 490.)
Mr. Jones moved ~heodopt, ion of the Resolution, The motion uso seconded
by Mr. Nheeler etd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Bosnell, Jones, task, Perkinson, Troet, Vhe-ler iud
Mayor ~abber ....................................... ?.
NAYS: None ..............................
NOTIONS AND NISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
DEPARTNENT OF PUBLIC h~LFARE: Hrs. Norgie Lnnsou, Chairman of the South-
east Nelfore Rights Organization, uppeored before Council and read the follomlng
statement requeating n more convenient location for o surplus food center b the
southeast area and some means of delivery for persons unable to reach the surplus
food center:
#! au Nargle Lanson. I live ut 731 Elm Avenue, S. E.,I
on the chairmen of the SOUTHEASt WELFARE RIGHTS O~GANIZATION.
I am here~day to petition for n more convenient location for
a surplus food center in Southeast.
The present surplus food site in Southeast is 'unsafe,
Tractor trailers come by constantly. If they mere to Jack-knife mhile
8 line of people mere malting to get surplus fond - the people
mould be killed. The oil company's come through mith drums full
of gasoline and they could explode.
The people standing in line remind ue of the old-time chain
gang where the prisoners ave lined up for the guard to put their
step chains on them. Old people shouldn't have to faint on the
street or in the building mhlle they ore Moating for their food.
They ahould have a ptace to sit damn, a rest room and mater to
drink. If they are sick and cannot get to the surplus food
center, they still need food and me mant a means of delivery for
sick people to Ret the food ne need,
THE SOUTHEASt WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION would like to hove
a place Jn Southeast where it mould be more convenient for the
prople to 9et surplus food. Ne cannot help it because me ore old
and disabled a~d it is no reason to treat us like me are not
human beings. Ne mould like City Council to look into this and
do something about it."
~rS. A. W. Snead also appeured In sapport of the requeat. Nfs. Snead
pointing out that not only is the present surplus food center inconveniently
located, but that there is no surplus food center in the northwest section at all.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager pointed out that the
original request m ~ h regard to the surplus food center mas to improve the emistifl~
facilities - not to expand services.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the present request be referred to the City
Manager for his information in connection with his study of the matter. The
motion mas seconded by Nv. Trout and unaniuously adopted.
INDUSTRIES: The City Clerk reported that Mr. N. Bolling Izard his
qualified as a Director of the Industrial Development Authority ~ the City of
Roanoke for a term of tmo years beginning October 21. 1968.
Nv. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Rr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business. Rayor Webber declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
CI~ rk
Mayor