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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/2018 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018 RESOLUTION 102318-1 RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING MEDECO DURING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, in the 1950s Roy Spain, an engineer in rural Roanoke County, Virginia, invented a lock with a key that had unique angled cuts, making it extremely difficult to pick open; and WHEREAS, in 1968, Spain and his partners applied for a utility patent and named their new lock company "Medeco"; and WHEREAS, in 1974 Medeco built its current manufacturing and office facility on 30 acres in Glenvar, Roanoke County, Virginia; and WHEREAS, in 1982 Medeco's manufacturing facility was expanded to its current footprint of 132,000 square feet; and WHEREAS, Medeco has continued to lead the market with development of sophisticated intelligent key platforms; and WHEREAS, today Medeco boasts over 260 employees, worldwide distribution in over 22 countries and is now a part of the ASSA ABLOY group, the largest lock group in the world, with more than 47,500 employees, operations in more than 70 countries and sales of $8.5 billion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that it recognizes and congratulates Medeco during its 50th anniversary. FURTHER, the Board expresses its appreciation to Medeco for its history as a leading employer in the community. Page 1 of 2 On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor North and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Assaid, North, McNamara, Peters, Hooker NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks / Chief Deputy Clerk �o t/Board of Supervisors Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON OCTOBER 23, 2018 RESOLUTION 102318-2 SUPPORTING IMPROVEMENTS TO INTERSTATE 81 WHEREAS, the 2018 Virginia General Assembly directed the Commonwealth Transportation Board to develop and adopt an Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan and evaluate financing options for Interstate 81 corridor improvements; and WHEREAS, data from the Virginia Department of Transportation shows that Interstate 81 has the highest proportion of incident delay compared to all other Virginia interstates, and the loss of one lane leads to a 65 percent reduction in highway capacity; and WHEREAS, Interstate 81 is critical to the economic vitality of Western Virginia, carrying $312 billion in goods each year; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (RVTPO) recently approved a "Regional Study on Transportation Project Prioritization for Economic Development and Growth," which stated that completion of widening and improving 1-81, between the Roanoke and New River Valleys (Exit 150 to Exit 118), was a priority for the local governments in the RVTPO service area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following the completion of the 1-81 Corridor Improvement Plan and its approval by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, Roanoke County urges the General Assembly to consider solutions to support improvements to Interstate 81 through designated funding, which would specifically benefit the 1-81 Corridor region. Page 1 of 2 On motion of Supervisor Assaid to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Assaid, North, McNamara, Peters, Hooker NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks /// Chief Deputy Clerk a Board of Supervisors cc: Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON OCTOBER 23, 2018 RESOLUTION 102318-3 SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL STUDY ON TRANSPORTATION PROJECT PRIORITIZATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH (TED STUDY) WHEREAS, on April 26, 2018, the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization approved the Regional Study on Transportation Project Prioritization for Economic Growth (TED Study); and WHEREAS, in April 2017, the RVTPO directed Regional Commission staff to hire a consultant to develop a regional study on transportation project priorities to advance regional economic development goals. Staff was also directed to form a steering committee to guide the study's development. The steering committee consisted of local business leaders as well as local transportation officials; and WHEREAS, The TED Study identified four (4) overarching transportation objectives: i. Improve Connectivity between the Roanoke Valley and the New River Valley ii. Improve Connectivity between the Roanoke Valley and the Lynchburg area iii. Improve Connectivity from Botetourt and Franklin Counties to the central Roanoke Valley localities iv. Improve Mobility within Urban Developments Areas (UDAs) and Designated Growth Areas (DGAs); and Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, Interstate 81 is critical to the economic vitality of Western Virginia, carrying $312 billion in goods each year; and WHEREAS, within Roanoke County, several specific projects have been identified including: 1) Widening 1-81 from four (4) to six (6) lanes between Exits 140 and 141 2) Widening 1-81 from four (4) to six (6) lanes between Exits 137 and 140 3) Construct a diverging diamond interchange at Route 419 / 220 4) Reconstruct the 1-581 / Peters Creek Rd. Interchange 5) Complete the Roanoke River Greenway, followed by the Phase II Greenways, including several projects within Roanoke County WHEREAS, the TED Study also includes a number of projects not located within Roanoke County that are of particular interest to the County including: 1) Widening 1-81 Southbound from two (2) to three (3) lanes between Exit 150 and the Truck Weigh Station 2) Reconstruct US 460 between 11th Street NE and Guss Nicks Blvd 3) Completion of the Smart Road and the creation of a new interchange on 1-81 to decrease travel time between the Roanoke Valley and the New River Valley NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, approval of this resolution would affirm Roanoke County's support for the TED Study and project priorities identified within this study. Page 2 of 3 On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor Assaid and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Assaid, North, McNamara, Peters, Hooker NAYS: None A LORY TESTE: fl'eb`srah C. Jacks Chief Deputy Clerk to taoard of Supervisors cc: Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator Page 3 of 3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018 ORDINANCE 102318-4 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROANOKE COUNTY AND CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS FOR A COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 7415 WHEREAS, Roanoke County and CellCo Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless ("Verizon"), wish to enter into a ground lease for approximately 1,020 square feet of property owned by the County at 7415 Wood Haven Road in Northwest County, adjacent to and on the roof of the County's Green Ridge Recreation Facility, for purposes of installing a wireless communications tower and supporting equipment; and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease provide substantial revenue for the County in rent from Verizon; and WHEREAS, the parties have determined that such ground lease will not adversely affect the operations of Green Ridge Recreational Center or otherwise have any adverse effect on patrons of Green Ridge; and WHEREAS, the communications tower at Green Ridge is an optimal location to facilitate and enhance the existing cellular capabilities for citizens and visitors in the County; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the acquisition or conveyance of an interest in real estate, including leases, shall be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this ordinance was held on October 9, 2018, and the public hearing and second reading was held on October 23, 2018. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: Page 1 of 2 1. The 2018 ground lease between Roanoke County and CELLCO PARTNERSHIP be approved. 2. That the County Administrator or an Assistant County Administrator is hereby authorized to execute a lease agreement on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County and to execute such other documents and take such further actions as are necessary to accomplish this transaction, all of which shall be upon form and subject to the conditions by the County Attorney. 3. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption. On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor McNamara and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Assaid, North, McNamara, Peters, Hooker NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks ' Chief Deputy Clerk t t Board of Supervisors cc: Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator Mary Beth Nash, Senior Assistant County Attorney Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. A -102318-5.a ITEM NO. K-3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: ISSUE: October 23, 2018 Request to accept and $735.36 to the Clerk Commonwealth of Virginia Jill Camilletti Deputy Clerk IV Thomas C. Gates County Administrator allocate funds in the amount of of the Circuit Court from the Acceptance and allocation of funds in the amount of $735.36 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia. BACKGROUND: The postage allocation represents a request to the Compensation Board to help offset postage costs. DISCUSSION: The funds received from the Commonwealth of Virginia have been earmarked for postage needs. FISCAL IMPACT: All funds are provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia. No County matching funds are required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends accepting and allocating $735.36 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court Page 1 of 2 from the Commonwealth of Virginia. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to appropriate funds. Supervisor McNamara seconded the motion. Motion approved. CC' Jill Camilletti, Deputy Clerk IV Christopher Bever, Director of Management and Budget Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Page 2 of 2 Yes No Absent Mr. Assaid ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Peters ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ CC' Jill Camilletti, Deputy Clerk IV Christopher Bever, Director of Management and Budget Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. A -102318-5.b ITEM NO. K-4 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: October 23, 2018 AGENDA ITEM: Designation of voting delegate to the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Conference to be held November 11-13, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: ISSUE: Deborah C. Jacks Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Thomas C. Gates County Administrator Designation of voting delegate to VACo BACKGROUND: The Virginia Association of Counties' (VACo) annual conference will be held November 11-13, 2018. They have requested that each county designate a representative of its Board of Supervisors as well as an alternate to cast its votes at the annual business meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The voting credentials form must be submitted to VACo by November 1, 2018. DISCUSSION: Bill Hunter, Director of Communications and Information Technology will be attending the conference and it is recommended that he be appointed as Roanoke County's voting representative for 2018. Additionally, it is recommended that Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, County Attorney, be designated as the alternate. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this Board action. Page 1 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends appointing Bill Hunter and Ruth Ellen Kuhnel as the voting representatives for 2018. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to confirm the voting representatives for 2018. Supervisor McNamara seconded the motion. Motion approved. CC' Bill Hunter, Director of Communications and Information Technology Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, County Attorney Page 2 of 2 Yes No Absent Mr. Assaid ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Peters ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ CC' Bill Hunter, Director of Communications and Information Technology Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, County Attorney Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. A -102318-5.c ITEM NO. K-5 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: October 23, 2018 AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $19,533 to the Sheriff's Office from the U. S. Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program SUBMITTED BY: Eric Orange Sheriff APPROVED BY: Thomas C. Gates County Administrator ISSUE: Acceptance and allocation of grants totaling $19,533 from the Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. BACKGROUND: The U. S. Department of Justice administers and oversees the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This program is designed to help state, local, and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. DISCUSSION: The Roanoke County Sheriff's Office continues to prioritize strong community relations through consistent participation in and facilitation of a wide range of community outreach and programs. The grant award will allow the Sheriff's office to send supervisors to FBI-LEEDA training, supporting the Growth through Opportunity program (GTO) and the purchase of Community Outreach equipment to have the ability to provide the Sheriff's Offices programs to a greater number of citizens. FISCAL IMPACT: Awarded federal funds total $19,533. No matching funds are required. Page 1 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance and allocation of grant funds in the amount of $19,533 to the Sheriff's Office for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to appropriate funds. Supervisor McNamara seconded the motion. Motion approved. CC' Eric Orange, Sheriff Christopher Bever, Director of Management and Budget Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Page 2 of 2 Yes No Absent Mr. Assaid ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Peters ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ CC' Eric Orange, Sheriff Christopher Bever, Director of Management and Budget Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018 RESOLUTION 102318-6 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge: 1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this certification resolution applies; and 2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor McNamara and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Assaid, North, McNamara, Peters, Hooker NAYS: None Deborah C. Jadk-" f Chief Deputy Cle o the Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018 RESOLUTION 102318-5 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM K - CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for October 23, 2018, designated as Item K - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 4 inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes: August 28, 2018; September 11, 2018 2. Request aGGeptaRGe of a dGRated GaniRe valued at approximately $6,000 fe use by the Dnlino IDepartmeRt's K 9 I Init. 3. Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $735.36 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia for postage 4. Designation of voting delegate to the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Conference to be held November 11-13, 2018 5. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $19,533 to the Sheriff's Office from the U. S. Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor North and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Assaid, North, McNamara, Peters, Hooker NAYS: None A COPY TEST Deborah C. Jacks Chief Deputy Cle the Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 1