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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/25/2008 - City Council - Minutes - Regular February 25, 2008 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, on February 25, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., there being present all the members of said Council, to wit: Howard C. Packett, John C. Givens, Jane W. Johnson, John Christopher Clemens, and Byron R. Foley; with Howard C. Packett, Mayor, presiding; together with Forest G. Jones, City Manager; James E. Taliaferro, II, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Frank P. Turk, Director of Finance; Melinda J. Payne, Director of Planning and Economic Development; Benjamin W. Tripp, City Planner; Charles E. Van Allman, Jr., City Engineer; and Stephen M. Yost, City Attorney; and the following business was transacted: The minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 2008, were approved as written. The report by the Director of Finance of the City’s financial status for a seven-month period ending January 31, 2008, was received and ordered filed. The report by the City Manager of the City’s activities for the month of January 2008 was received and ordered filed. Mayor Packett reported that Council passed an ordinance on first reading at its February 11, 2008, meeting repealing and reenacting Chapter 34 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to Fire Prevention and Protection ; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, AND DULY CARRIED, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 34 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, was hereby adopted on second reading: (HERE SET OUT ORDINANCE) -- the roll call vote: all – aye. ITEM 1 ORDINANCE ADOPTED REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION 2 Mayor Packett reported that this date and time had been scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider the sale of a portion of the City of Salem real property designated as Roanoke County Tax Map Number 054.04 -01-10.00-0000 located at 4127 West Main Street, in the County of Roanoke; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of Council reported that notice of such public hearing was published in the February 14, 2008, issue of The Salem Times - Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, Melinda Payne, Director of Planning and Economic Development, appeared before the Council to explain the sale of a portion of the property; she stated this property is the location of the former Glenvar Water Treatment Plant; she stated that the Virginia Department of Transportation needs this portion of property for a right-of-way to be used to widen West Main Street; she further stated that the City Attorney and City Engineers have reviewed the documents and a price has been negotiated; and WHEREAS, no other person(s) appeared related to said request; ON MOTION MADE BY VICE MAYOR GIVENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN FOLEY AND DULY CARRIED, the sale of a portion of City of Salem real property designated as Roanoke County Tax Map Number 054.04 -01-10.00- 0000 located at 4127 West Main Street, in the County of Roanoke to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for a right-of-way for the widening of West Main Street was hereby approved -- the roll call vote: all – aye. Mayor Packett reported that this date and time had been set to hold a public hearing to consider the request of Valley Associates LLC, property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a medical office/clinic on the property located at 1618 West Main Street (Tax Map Number 139-4-5.1); and ITEM 3 SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT GRANTED TO VALLEY ASSOCIATES LLC, TO ALLOW A MEDICAL OFFICE/CLINIC ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1618 WEST MAIN STREET (TAX MAP #139-4-5.1) ITEM 2 SALE OF A PORTION OF CITY- OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4127 W. MAIN STREET IN ROANOKE COUNTY (TAX MAP #054.04-01-10.00- 0000) 3 WHEREAS, the Clerk of Council reported that notice of such public hearing had been published in the February 7 and 14, 2008, issues of The Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its regular meeting held February 13, 2008, recommended to the Council of the City of Salem that the special exception permit be approved; and WHEREAS, the staff reported noted the following: the subject property consists of one parcel located on the south side of West Main Street; the property is currently vacant and is approximately 1.4 acres; the petitioner came before the Planning Commission at the January 2008 meeting to request a rezoning to HBD Highway Business District; City Council will consider the rezoning on second reading at the February 11th meeting; this request is for a Special Exception Permit to allow the operation of a dental office; and there are no known issues related to this request; and WHEREAS, Steve Mullins, agent representing Valley Associates LLC, 530 Stonewall Street, Salem, appeared before the Council to explain the request; he stated that this property was recently rezoned for commercial use; he stated that the owners would like to build a 7,000 sq. ft. building on the property and approximately 3,100 to 3,500 sq. ft. of the space will be used as a dental office; and WHEREAS, Councilman Clemens asked Mr. Mullins to state specifically where the property is located; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mullins stated that it is the piece of property located between Goodyear Auto Center and Valvoline and is approximately 1.3 acres; he stated the facility will share an entrance with Valvoline; and WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Givens questioned if there was a traffic light at the entrance to the property; and 4 WHEREAS, Mr. Mullins stated that there is not a traffic light at the entrance to the property; and WHEREAS, no other person(s) appeared related to said request; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, the request of Valley Associates LLC, for the issuance of a special exception permit to allow a medical office/clinic on the property located at 1618 West Main Street (Tax Map #139 -4- 5.1), was hereby approved -- the roll call vote: all – aye. Mayor Packett reported that this date and time had been set to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 106, Article II District Regulations, Section 106-210.2(A); Article III Use and Design Standards, Section 106-314.2; and Article VI Definitions and Use Types, Section 106 -602.13 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to allowing mixed -use structures in DBD – Downtown Business District zoning; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of Council reported that notice of such public hearing had been published in the February 7 and 14, 2008, issues of The Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its regular meeting held February 13, 2008, recommended to the Council of the City of Salem that the amendments be approved; and WHEREAS, staff noted the following: this request is to amend Chapter 106, Article II, pertaining to district regulations, in order to add a new section allowing different uses within the same structure in the DBD zoning district; accordingly, Article III Use and Design Standards, Section 106-314 Miscellaneous Uses is being amended to incorporate the addition of this use; lastly, a definition of a mixed use structure is being added to Article VI Definitions and Use Types, ITEM 4 ORDINANCE PASSED ON FIRST READING AMENDING CHAPTER 106, ARTICLE II DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 106- 210.2(A); ARTICLE III USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS, SECTION 106- 314.2; AND ARTICLE VI DEFINITION AND USE TYPES, SECTION 106- 602.13 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA , PERTAINING TO ALLOWING MIXED USE STRUCTURES IN DBD 5 Section 106-692.13 Miscellaneous use types; currently the city’s zoning ordinance does not allow uses such as residential, office and restaurants to coexist within the same building; a few currently exist, mainly apartments over storefronts, but they are grandfathered; and allowing mixed uses encourages flexibility in development and adds to the vibrancy of downtown; and WHEREAS, Benjamin Tripp, City Planner, appeared before the Commission explaining the proposed ordinance amendments; he noted the purpose of the changes is to allow different uses to co-exist within a single building in the Downtown Business District zoning; further, the proposed amendments also outline some standards for new mixed-use construction; and ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE, AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 106, ARTICLE II DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 106-210.2(A); ARTICLE III USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS, SECTION 106-314.2; AND ARTICLE VI DEFINITIONS AND USE TYPES, SECTION 106-602.13 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO ALLOWING MIXED-USE STRUCTURES IN DBD – DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONING,” was hereby passed on first reading -- the roll call vote: all – aye. Mayor Packett reported that this date and time had been scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 106, Article II District Regulations, Section 106-202.3(A) of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to establishing a minimum lot width in RSF Residential Single Family District zoning; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of Council reported that notice of such public hearing had been published in the February 7 and 14, 2008, issues of The Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City ITEM 5 CONTINUED UNTIL MARCH 10, 2008, MEETING 6 of Salem; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its regular meeting held February 13, 2008, recommended to the Council of the City of Salem that the amendments be approved; and WHEREAS, the staff report noted the following: this request is to amend Chapter 106, Article II, pertaining to district regulations, in order to specify a minimum lot width in the RSF Residential Single Family and RMF Residential Multi-Family District zoning districts; currently the city’s zoning ordinance does not define minimum lot width; and WHEREAS, Ben Tripp appeared before the Council explaining the proposed ordinance amendments; he noted the purpose of the ordinance changes is to clarify the existing regulations by adding a width requirement of 75 feet; and WHEREAS, Melinda Payne, Director of Planning and Development, noted that there have been some instances with lots that may have 75’ of frontage, however, they get narrower at the rear; this ordinance will assist the Building Official to better enforce the code; and WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Givens questioned if lots that have already been sub-divided will be “grandfathered”; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tripp stated that the lots would be “grandfathered”; he stated that the changes apply to new subdivisions; and WHEREAS, Mark Henrickson, 729 Virginia Avenue, appeared before the Council and asked for more clarity pertaining to the proposed minimum lot width requirement; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tripp stated that there are instances where hourglass- shaped lots or other misshaped lots meet the frontage requirements and total size requirements, but are not straight-forward lots; he stated that staff normally handles these instances before it is brought before any of the commissions; he 7 further stated that the proposed requirement encourages a more orderly development; and WHEREAS, Mr. Henrickson again asked for more clarity; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tripp stated that the amendment would require lots to be a minimum of 75 feet in width throughout the lot; and WHEREAS, Mr. Henrickson questioned if the amendment pertained to current infield lots or to new development; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tripp stated that the amendment would apply to any new lots being subdivided; and WHEREAS, Melinda Payne, Director of Planning and Economic Development, stated that the Building Official has had issues in trying to determine whether a lot was a buildable lot; she stated that this amendment would help address those issues; and WHEREAS, a discussion was held regarding the proposed amendment, lot size requirements, setback requirements, etc.; and WHEREAS, Mr. Henrickson questioned if there was an irregular lot someone wanted to subdivide, what would happen to the smaller portion of the lot; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney stated that a variance would need to be obtained from the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, Jay Taliaferro, Clerk of Council, stated that the lot width requirement was in the old zoning ordinance, but when the new ordinance was adopted, the requirement was left out of the ordinance in an oversight; he further stated that this is not a new requirement ; and WHEREAS, no other person(s) appeared related to said request; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN FOLEY, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR GIVENS, AND DULY CARRIED, the item was hereby continued until the March 10, 2008, meeting of Council -- the roll call vote: all – aye. 8 Mayor Packett reported that this date and time had been scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 106, Article II District Regulations, Section 106-204.3(A) of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to establishing a minimum lot width in RMF Residential Multi -Family District zoning; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of Council reported that notice of such public hearing had been published in the February 7 and 14, 2008, issues of The Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its regular meeting held February 13, 2008, recommended to the Council of the City of Salem that the amendments be approved; and WHEREAS, the staff report noted the following: this request is to amend Chapter 106, Article II, pertaining to district regulations, in order to specify a minimum lot width in the RSF Residential Single Family and RMF Residential Multi-Family District zoning districts; currently the city’s zoning ordinance does not define minimum lot width; and WHEREAS, Ben Tripp appeared before the Council explaining the proposed ordinance amendments; he noted the purpose of the ordinance changes is to clarify the existing regulations by adding a width requirement of 75 feet; and WHEREAS, no other person(s) appeared related to said request; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN FOLEY, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR GIVENS, AND DULY CARRIED, the item was hereby continued until the March 10, 2008, meeting of Council -- the roll call vote: all – aye. ITEM 6 CONTINUED UNTIL MARCH 10, 2008, MEETING 9 Mayor Packett reported that this date and time had been scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 106, Article IV Development Standards, Section 106-402.13(A) of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to interior landscaping standards for parking lots; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of Council reported that notice of such public hearing had been published in the February 7 and 14, 2008, issues of The Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its regular meeting held February 13, 2008, recommended to the Council of the City of Salem that the amendments be approved; and WHEREAS, the staff report noted the following: this request is to amend Chapter 106, Article IV, pertaining to development standards, in order to modify the size at which landscaping is required; currently landscaping is only required in parking areas greater than 10,000 square feet; this will lower the threshold to 5,000 square feet to match the size at which stormwater management is required; and WHEREAS, Benjamin Tripp appeared before the Council noting that the proposed change will bring the size at which landscaping is required for a new parking lot into line with the size at which stormwater management is required so they will be in agreement; and WHEREAS, a discussion was held regarding the landscaping requirements for parking lots, the types of trees that should be planted, etc.; and WHEREAS, no other person(s) appeared related to said request; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE, AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 106, ARTICLE IV DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 106-402.13(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY ITEM 7 ORDINANCE PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 106, ARTICLE IV DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 106- 402.13(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO INTERIOR LANDSCAPING STANDARDS FOR PARKING LOTS 10 OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO INTERIOR LANDSCAPING STANDARDS FOR PARKING LOTS,” was hereby passed on first reading -- the roll call vote: all – aye. Mayor Packett reported that this date and time had been scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 106, Article IV Development Standards, Section 106-400.9(F) AND (G) of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to minimum standards and improvements required; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of Council reported that notice of such public hearing had been published in the February 7 and 14, 2008, issues of The Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its regular meeting held February 13, 2008, recommended to the Council of the City of Salem that the amendments be approved; and WHEREAS, staff noted the following: this request is to amend Chapter 106, Article IV, pertaining to development standards and Chapter 78, Article VI, pertaining to Design Standards, in order to reference the new storm water management ordinance; currently these sections direct readers to Chapter 30 Environmental of the City Code, where regulations regarding storm water management were located; since a new storm water management ordinance has been adopted these sections need to be changed to reference it; and WHEREAS, Benjamin Tripp noted the proposed changes were requested by the City Engineer; he further noted that the current wording references the previous section for storm water management, and the new wording will reference the new storm water management ordinance; and WHEREAS, no other person(s) appeared related to said request; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, an ordinance entitled, “AN ITEM 8 ORDINANCE PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 106, ARTICLE IV DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 106- 400.9(F) & (G) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS AND IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED 11 ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE, AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 106, ARTICLE IV DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 106-400.9(F) and (G) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS AND IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED,” was hereby passed on first reading -- the roll call vote: all – aye. Mayor Packett reported that this date and time had been scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 78, Article VI Requirements for Design Standards and Public Improvements, Section 78-636 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to storm water management; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of Council reported that notice of such public hearing had been published in the February 7 and 14, 2008, issues of The Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its regular meeting held February 13, 2008, recommended to the Council of the City of Salem that the amendments be approved; and WHEREAS, staff noted the following: this request is to amend Chapter 106, Article IV, pertaining to development standards and Chapter 78, Article VI, pertaining to Design Standards, in order to reference the new storm water management ordinance; currently these sections direct readers to Chapter 30 Environmental of the City Code, where regulations regarding storm water management were located; since a new storm water management ordinance has been adopted these sections need to be changed to reference it; and WHEREAS, Ben Tripp appeared explaining the proposed changes were requested by the City Engineer; he noted that the current wording references the previous section for storm water management, and the new wording will reference the new storm water management ordinance; and ITEM 9 ORDINANCE PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE VI REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN STANDARDS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 78-636 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 12 WHEREAS, no other person(s) appeared related to said request; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE, AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE VI REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN STANDARDS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 78-636 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO STORM WATER MANAGEMENT,” was hereby passed on first reading -- the roll call vote: all – aye. Mayor Packett reported that this date and time had been scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 78, Article VI Requirements for Design Standards and Public Improvements, Section 78-607 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to lot orientation; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of Council reported that notice of such public hearing had been published in the February 7 and 14, 2008, issues of The Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its regular meeting held February 13, 2008, recommended to the Council of the City of Salem that the amendments be approved; and WHEREAS, staff noted the following: this request is to amend Chapter 78, Article VI, pertaining to design standards, in order to prohibit lots with reverse frontage; reverse frontage lots are generally disallowed in order to encourage more orderly development; and the planning commission will have the authority to allow them in certain situations if desired; and WHEREAS, Benjamin Tripp appeared before the Council explaining the proposed ordinance amendment; he noted this change will prohibit lots with street frontage on both the front and rear yards; further, it will encourage more ITEM 10 ORDINANCE PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE VI REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN STANDARDS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 78-607 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO LOT ORIENTATION 13 orderly development, and the Planning Commission will have the right to waive the amendment, if it deems it necessary; and WHEREAS, no other person(s) appeared related to said request; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE, AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE VI REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN STANDARDS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 78-607 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO LOT ORIENTATION,” was hereby passed on first reading -- the roll call vote: all – aye. Mayor Packett reported that this date and time had been scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 78, Article VI Requirements for Design Standards and Public Improvements, Section 78-600 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, pertaining to suitability of land for subdivision; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of Council reported that notice of such public hearing had been published in the February 7 and 14, 2008, issues of The Salem Times-Register, a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City of Salem; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its regular meeting held February 13, 2008, recommended to the Council of the City of Salem that the amendments be approved; and WHEREAS, the staff report noted the following: this request is to amend Chapter 78, Article VI, pertaining to design standards, in order to require lots in new subdivisions to lie wholly within the city’s municipal boundary; subdividing lots across municipal boundaries makes administration difficult because two localities are involved; amending this section will provide greater clarity to residents who purchase these lots; and ITEM 11 ORDINANCE PASSED AMENDING CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE VI REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN STANDARDS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 78-600 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO SUITABILITY OF LAND FOR SUBDIVISION 14 WHEREAS, Benjamin Tripp explained the proposed amendment will require all newly subdivided lots to lie wholly within the city limits; he further noted in the past when lots have been split by municipal boundaries, questions have arisen over which locality is responsible for what services; and WHEREAS, no other person(s) appeared related to said request; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE, AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE VI REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN STANDARDS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 78-607 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO LOT ORIENTATION,” was hereby passed on first reading -- the roll call vote: all – aye. Mayor Packett requested that Council consider adopting Resolution 1103 in support of the designation of a driving route entitled the Wilderness Road: Virginia’s Heritage Migration Route; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN FOLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, Resolution 1103 was hereby adopted: (HERE SET OUT RESOLUTION 1103) -- the roll call vote: all – aye. Mayor Packett requested that Council consider adopting Resolution 1104 approving the issuance by the Industrial Development Authority of its tax- exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Oak Park Apartments; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney stated that Salem’s Industrial Development Authority met on February 14, 2008, and approved a resolution that would allow ITEM 12 RESOLUTION 1103 ADOPTED IN SUPPORT OF THE DESIGNATION OF A DRIVING ROUTE ENTITLED THE WILDERNESS ROAD: VIRGINIA’S HERITAGE MIGRATION ROUTE ITEM 13 RESOLUTION 1104 ADOPTED APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF OAK PARK APARTMENTS 15 a bond issue for up to $9 million for Oak Park Preservation L.P., which is a Delaware limited partnership; he stated that the bond would be used for the costs of acquiring and rehabilitating the Oak Park Apartments; he further stated that this ultimately requires Council’s approval even though a public hearing was held before the IDA; he stated that Council members received a fiscal impact statement and a summary of the public hearing in their packet; the City Attorney stated that the money planning to be spent on the complex will assist the housing stock in the City of Salem and will also improve the tax base , along with other benefits; he further stated that the money being used for this project is not public money, nor is it any kind of public guarantee of a loan; it is only Council’s sanction of approval for Oak Park Preservation L.P. to proceed, under federal law and under Virginia law, whereby the bond will be sold through a brokerage house and will be paid back purely from the revenues and rents of the project itself; he stated that the approval of the resolution does not constitute an endorsement to the prospective owners of the bonds, or the creditworthiness of the project or company; he further stated that Richard Hur lbert, bond counsel from Kaufman and Canoles Law Firm in Richmond is present at this meeting to answer any questions Council may have regarding the resolution; and WHEREAS, Richard Hurlbert appeared before the Council and stated that the City Attorney explained the resolution thoroughly and he has nothing further to add unless Council has any questions; ON MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMAN FOLEY, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, Resolution 1104 was hereby adopted: (HERE SET OUT RESOLUTION 1104) -- the roll call vote: all – aye. 16 Mayor Packett requested that Council receive the Abstract of Votes cast at the February 12, 2008, Dual Presidential Primary Election; THEREUPON, said abstract of votes was received. (HERE SET OUT ABSTRACT OF VOTES) Mayor Packett requested that Council consider appointments to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions; ON MOTION MADE BY VICE MAYOR GIVENS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENS, AND DULY CARRIED, James Laub and C. Wayne Adkins were hereby reappointed to the Industrial Development Authority for the City of Salem for four-year terms, said terms will expire March 9, 2012 -- the roll call vote: all - aye. Mayor Packett requested that Council consider Resolution 1105 commending City Manager Forest G. Jones for his service to the City of Salem ; and WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Givens stated that anyone who would like to speak regarding Mr. Jones will be allowed to do so; and WHEREAS, Mayor Packett read Resolution 1105 to Mr. Jones; and WHEREAS, Forest G. Jones, City Manager, appeared before the Council to thank them for the resolution; he stated it is something he will cherish; he further stated that even though he was not born in the City of Salem, he was sort of raised here and he doesn’t plan to go anywhere; he stated that everything he has done, he has done with love for the City of Salem; he stated that Salem is a great city and Council has been very supportive; he stated that Mayor Packett was one of the Council members who appointed him as Assistant City Manager; and Mayor Packet and Vice Mayor Givens were members of the Council who appointed him City Manager; he further stated that he appreciates the ITEM 15 JAMES LAUB AND C. WAYNE ADKINS REAPOINTED TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF SALEM ITEM 14 ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST AT THE FEBRUARY 12, 2008, DUAL PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RECEIVED RESOLUTION 1105 ADOPTED COMMENDING FOREST G. JONES FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SALEM 17 opportunity Council gave him to serve the great City of Salem; he stated that Salem is an institution—it is not one person, two people, ten or twenty people; it’s everyone; he stated that Salem is always going to be here and we have to love the City; he stated that the City has gone through some tough things and still has some tough things to go through in the future and the City will come through those as well; he further stated that Council made a wise decision in appointing a new city manager who can take the City to the “next level”; he thanked the staff; he stated that the staff has been dedicated and have looked out for him and he always looked out for staff; he further stated that the staff has turned over a lot in recent years and the City has been able to hire from within because of the success of the Leadership Development Program; he stated that he has enjoyed his job; Salem is the best place to work; and he could not have worked for a better City Council; he stated that he is going to miss it and he again thanked Council for allowing him to serve the City of Salem; he also stated that he would not have been successful and Salem would not have been able to get things done if he had not had the help of the City Attorney; he thanked the City Attorney for all his help and support during his tenure; and WHEREAS, Councilwoman Johnson presented the City Manager with a gift from Council; she stated that he has been such a wonderful ambassador and spokesperson for the City of Salem and she hopes that he will be willing to serve on some boards or commissions from time to time; ON MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PACKETT, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, AND DULY CARRIED, Resolution 1105 was hereby adopted: (HERE SET OUT RESOLUTION 1105) -- the roll call vote: all - aye. 18 There being no further business to come before the Council, the same on motion adjourned at 8:13 p.m.