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Roanoke Police Department Begins Extra Traffic Enforcement
Written by Ronald D. Walton   
Friday, 09 November 2007
The Roanoke Police Department has begun its increased traffic enforcement in preparation for the holiday season. As a result of the increased enforcement, officers working on November 6, 2007 wrote 109 traffic summonses for various violations. The department is enforcing traffic safety laws with zero tolerance in an effort to decrease crashes as drivers travel during the holiday season. The officers are focusing on DUI, aggressive driving, and safety belt and child safety seat violations.
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Roanoke Police Department Investigates Home Invasion
Written by Ronald D. Walton   
Friday, 09 November 2007
The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred on November 6, 2007. Officers responded at 9:53 a.m. to a residence on Marr Street. The victim stated that he woke up to find the suspect in his home.
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Blacksburg Town Council Meets Tonight PDF Print E-mail
Written by David Grimes   
Tuesday, 11 September 2007

The Blacksburg Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg.

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA


                          BLACKSBURG TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
                            ROGER E. HEDGEPETH CHAMBERS
                           BLACKSBURG MUNICIPAL BUILDING
                               300 SOUTH MAIN STREET

                                 SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
                                       AGENDA

     I.   ROLL CALL

    II.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

   III.   CONSENT AGENDA

          A.   Approval of Minutes: August 28, 2007 and September 4, 2007.
               ACTION:   Approved.

          B.   Ordinance #1459 - An Ordinance Authorizing The Conveyance of
               A Deed Of An Access Easement To The Board Of Supervisors Of
               the County of Montgomery, Virginia.
               ACTION:   Place on first reading and schedule public hearing
                         for October 9, 2007.

          C.   Parade Permit - 2007 Virginia Tech Homecoming - September
               29, 2007 - 7:45 a.m.

          D.   Parade Permit - Blacksburg Classic 1 mile Fun Run and 5k
               Road Race - September 30, 2007 - 12:00 Noon.
               ACTION:   Approved with conditions.

          E.   Parade Permit - 2007 Blacksburg High School Homecoming -
               October 12, 2007 - 6:00 p.m.
               ACTION:   Approved with conditions.

          F.   Contract with Anderson and Associates for College Avenue
               Promenade Design.
               ACTION:   Authorize Town Manager to sign contract.

          G.   Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation
               contract with Maids and More, Inc. for 800 Progress Street.
            ACTION:   Authorize Town Manager to sign contract.

     IV.  PUBLIC HEARINGS

          Please speak at the podium and direct your comments only to Town
          Council. A wireless microphone is available to anyone requesting
          assistance. State your name and address and limit speaking time to a
          maximum of three minutes, unless otherwise specified by the Mayor.
          Speakers may speak once during a specific hearing or comment time.
          Please respect all speakers and allow all opinions to be expressed in
          a tolerant atmosphere.

          A.   Ordinance #1453 - An Ordinance Allowing The Removal Of Land
               Of Glade Heights, LLC From The Agricultural And Forestal
               District.  [Application]  [PC Recommendation]  [AFD Memo]

               1.   Staff Report
               2.   Public Comments
               3.   Action

          B.   Ordinance #1458 - An Ordinance To Amend Section 12-113 Of
               The Town Code By Increasing The Maximum Penalty For Traffic
               Violations To Conform To State Law.

               1.   Staff Report
               2.   Public Comments
               3.   Action

          C.   Special Use Permit - 401 South Main Street.  Application
               for an Office use on the ground floor at Clay Court located
               in the DC, Downtown Commercial Zoning District.

               1.   Staff Report
               2.   Planning Commission recommendation
               3.   Public Comments
               4.   Action (Resolution 9-A-07)

          D.   Special Use Permit - 1344 South Main Street.  Application
               for a Large Format Retail Sales use at Gables Shopping
               Center located in the GC, General Commercial Zoning
               District.

               1.   Staff Report
               2.   Planning Commission recommendation
               3.   Public Comments
               4.   Action
                    (Resolution 9-B-07 to be considered September 25, 2007)

      V.  CITIZEN COMMENTS

          Please speak at the podium and direct your comments only to Town
          Council. A wireless microphone is available to anyone requesting
          assistance. State your name and address and limit speaking time to a
          maximum of three minutes, unless otherwise specified by the Mayor.
          Speakers may speak once during a specific hearing or comment time.
          Please respect all speakers and allow all opinions to be expressed in a
          tolerant atmosphere.

    VI.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS

   VII.   NEW BUSINESS
  
          A.   College Avenue Promenade Design - Presentation
   
  VIII.   ADJOURNMENT

          Upcoming Town Council Meetings:

          Town Council Work Session -   Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - 11:00 a.m.
                                    Police Department Training Room             
                                        200 Clay Street, Blacksburg

          Town Council Meeting       -  Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
                                    Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers
                                    Blacksburg Municipal Building
                                        300 South Main Street, Blacksburg   


       

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