Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, April 20, 1995 TAG: 9504210049
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: E2 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: CHARLES STEBBINS STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Town Council approved an amendment to its building code to require that all property be equipped with light-reflecting numbers at least 3 inches high that are "durable and clearly visible."
"We think this will be in the best interests of everyone," said Greg Secrist, assistant town manager and town engineer.
Secrist was appointed by council this week to oversee the program to get numbers on all buildings in the town, both residential and business. Secrist said Anita McMillan, Vinton's town planner, will help him in the program.
Many buildings in the town do not have numbers or any identifying signs, Secrist said.
The amendment to the building code requires all buildings within the town's limits to display their assigned numbers so they can clearly be seen from the street.
Punishment for violation is a fine up to $250 but Secrist said that instead of using the threat of a fine he will ask the town's residents for their cooperation "for the good of everyone."
In another action at their meeting this week, council members recognized five organizations and three individuals for their efforts in picking up trash in Vinton on Clean Valley Day on April 1.
Town Manager Clay Goodman said 402 bags of trash were collected by 79 volunteers.
Vinton Vice Mayor Joseph Bush Jr. presented cash awards to the three groups that collected the most bags.
Boy Scout Troop No. 3 took the first-place prize of $150 for collecting 103 bags; second-place prize of $100 went to William Byrd Middle School for picking up 76 bags; and the third-place prize of $50 went to the Vinton Police cadets, who collected 70 bags.
Others in Vinton who participated in the cleanup program were: Ramon Cassidy, 62 bags; the Midway Gang, 50 bags; William Byrd High School, 26 bags; and Ronald and Marilyn Maturani, 15 bags.
Bush presided at council's meeting in the absence of Mayor Charles Hill who was in Roanoke Memorial Hospital recuperating from heart bypass surgery last week.
by CNB