Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, February 7, 1991 TAG: 9102080685
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: E-4 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: BETSY BIESENBACH/ SPECIAL TO THE ROANOKE TIMES & WORLD-NEWS
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Andrew L. Corbin of the Vinton Police Department, Roger L. Cupp of the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department, James H. Muse of the Vinton Public Works Department, and Scott Beard of the Roanoke County Police Department were cited for their attempts to save Tina Marie Altis, who drowned Jan. 11 when her car was swept into the flood-swollen waters of Glade Creek.
Corbin, Cupp and Beard each jumped into the freezing water to help Altis. Muse rescued Cupp from the creek when the car sank beneath him as he was trying to break open a window.
Despite applause and cheering from families and uniformed co-workers, who filled the seats and lined the walls of the council chambers, the four solemnly accepted their certificates and mounted copies of the resolution honoring them.
"It is with deep sympathy that this catastrophe could not have been averted," Mayor Charles Hill read from the resolution, but "their contributions further serve to influence an unselfish dedication to the welfare of all citizens."
What the four men did that night, Hill said, "can only be called heroic. They did everything humanly possible to save the unfortunate victim."
In other action:
Council voted to grant a special exception to William P. Vinyard Jr. to allow him to build a mini-warehouse on property at Madison Avenue and Maple Street. Among the conditions Vinyard must meet are installing light poles less than 25 feet high and aimed away from surrounding properties, that no flammable or toxic materials will be stored there, that access to the property will be strictly controlled, and the hours of operation will be limited to 7 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Council granted a raffle permit to the League of Older Americans. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to provide transportation for senior citizens who volunteer at the Vinton Head Start Center.
Council passed two ordinances that will bring the citizens' cost for water and sewer connections more closely in line with the town's cost.
Water lines or sewer connections using a 4- to 6-inch line will cost $800 each. The inspection for the sewer and the cost of a water meter are additional charges.
For connections using 8-inch or larger lines, or water lines requiring more than a five-eighths-inch meter, all costs exceeding the basic connection fee for labor, equipment and materials will be charged to the homeowner.
Developers who provide their own materials and labor will be charged $500 for a permit to connect with the town's water and sewer systems, plus a $25 inspection fee per dwelling for the sewer systems.
Any extensions will be made on a pro-rata share charged to all of the properties involved. Currently, sewer connections cost the town $803, said Town Manager Brad Corcoran, but property owners pay $325. Water connections cost $828 to $898, but the current charge to property owners is $450. The ordinances went into effect immediately.
Corcoran informed council that a rabies clinic will be held at the public safety building on Feb. 23.
Joan B. Furbish, a certified public accountant, officially was appointed town treasurer. She replaces Sylvia Faw, who resigned Dec. 6, 1990. Furbish's first day on the job was Jan. 6. Prior to her taking office, an audit of the the town's accounts was held so that she could "start with a clean slate," Corcoran said.
by CNB