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<br />111'1 <br />':t':t <br /> <br />TUESDAY <br /> <br />AUGUST 23, 1977 <br /> <br />..-- <br /> <br />space, materials storage space, and a supervising agency for the coordinator, whereas the <br /> <br />State agency would provide and/or pay for the cost of materials, etc. Mr. Dean further <br /> <br />pointed out that, although his organization will soon remove itself from actively <br /> <br />sponsoring and conducting this program, there remains a great need for the continuation <br /> <br />of same, that qualifying home owners might not only be more comfortable but also be <br /> <br />enabled to conserve fuel or energy and thereby reduce their fuel or energy costs. After <br /> <br />/- <br /> <br />discussing various aspects of this program, including its possible conflict or competition <br /> <br />with private enterprise, Council referred this matter to City Manager Noland for study <br /> <br />and report back to Council. Meanwhile, Council commended the JAYCEES, and especially <br /> <br />Mr. Dean (who will soon be leaving the City), for their effective support and <br /> <br />sponsorship of the "winterization" program, during which they contributed many man-hours <br /> <br />in securing and installing insulation materials in a number of homes. <br /> <br />City Manager Noland brought to Council's attention the question of whether (and, if so, <br /> <br />in what amount) members of the recently-constituted local Welfare Board should be <br /> <br />compensated, pointing out that members of the City's School Board presently receive a <br /> <br />most nominal compensation and (that) members of the City's Planning Commission receive <br /> <br />no compensation. Council requested City Attorney Worthy to research this matter towards <br /> <br />the establishing by Council of a general policy applicable to Council--appointed members <br /> <br />.- <br /> <br />of boards and commissions. <br /> <br />Commissioner of the Revenue D. B. Hanel informed Council that, under 1976-77 amendments <br /> <br />(to statutes) enacted by the Virginia General Assembly, the Council, if it so wishes, <br /> <br />may extend property tax relief to handicapped (totally-disabled) owners of property <br /> <br />within the City in the same manner as now afforded elderly owners of real estate within <br /> <br />the City, provided they meet specific requirements and/or qualifications. Upon motion, <br /> <br />duly seconded and unanimously carried, Council directed that such relief be extended to <br /> <br />such "handicapped" property owners who qualify, effective 01-01-78. <br />