HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/8/2019 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019
RESOLUTION 010819-1 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO TIMOTHY E.
BURFORD, SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FOREMAN, UPON HIS
RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN THIRTY-NINE (39) YEARS OF
SERVICE
WHEREAS, Mr. Burford was employed by Roanoke County on May 10, 1979; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burford retired on January 1, 2019, after thirty-nine years and eight
months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, during Mr. Burford's tenure he has served as a Motor Equipment
Operator, Automated Refuse Equipment Operator, Solid Waste Equipment Operator and
Solid Waste Collection Foreman
WHEREAS, Mr. Burford, throughout his employment with Roanoke County, has
been instrumental in improving the quality of life and providing services to the citizens of
Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burford, upon the implementation of automated collection, became
the first automated driver in the history of Roanoke County and was thus instrumental in
the expansion of the collection system to all areas of the County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burford rose through the ranks of the Solid Waste Division,
becoming proficient in all service areas of the division. As a result of his experience and
expertise, he won many driving awards at both the local and State level and ended his
employment as the Solid Waste Collection Foreman responsible for bulk and brush
collection; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burford, in addition to being the first automated driver, was also
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instrumental in the rolling phase-in of the entire County to automated collection by
developing the collection routes, assisting with vehicle purchase decisions and training
new operators; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burford with his comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the
Solid Waste Division has consistently provided leadership to the division, serving as both a
mentor and a friend to all who have worked here; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burford has been a valuable asset to Roanoke County and has
certainly helped the division achieve its goal of providing efficient and effective service to
Roanoke County citizens on a daily basis. Mr. Burford's friendly demeanor and work ethic
will be missed by both his co-workers and the citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burford honorably and faithfully served his country for two (2) years
active duty in the United States Army from 1976 to 1978 and then twenty-two (22) years in
the Army National Guard, retiring with the rank of Sergeant First Class.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke
County to TIMOTHY E. BURFORD for more than thirty-nine years of capable, loyal and
dedicated service to Roanoke County; and
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy and
productive retirement.
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On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Peters and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
A Y TESTS:
Deb- ah C. Jacljj
Chief Deputy CI rk t the Board of Supervisors
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
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RESOLUTION 010819-2 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO HOWARD
WAYNE KING, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER II, UPON HIS RETIREMENT
AFTER MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Mr. King was employed by Roanoke County on September 25, 1993;
WHEREAS, Mr. King retired on January 1, 2019, after twenty-five years and three
months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, during Mr. King's tenure he has served as a Communications Officer
and Communications Officer II and has supported both citizens and first responders
through fire, floods and earthquakes as a calm reassuring voice behind the radio and
telephone. Mr. King served with professionalism and dedication in providing services to the
citizens of Roanoke County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke
County to HOWARD WAYNE KING for more than twenty-five (25) years of capable, loyal
and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy and
productive retirement.
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On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
RESOLUTION 010819-3 ACKNOWLEDGING THE OPIOID ADDICTION
EPIDEMIC AND ITS COST TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE AND
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ENGAGE OUTSIDE
LEGAL COUNSEL TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS SHE DEEMS
APPROPRIATE TO RECOVER THE COSTS BORNE BY THE COUNTY
AS A RESULT OF THIS OPIOID ADDICTION EPIDEMIC
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke is battling an opioid addiction epidemic that
impacts its citizens across demographic lines, harming every economic class, race,
gender and age group; and
WHEREAS, Virginia's State Health Commissioner has declared the
Commonwealth's opioid addiction problem a public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke has allocated and will continue to be
required to allocate substantial public resources, taxpayer dollars, staff energy and time
to address the damages to the County caused by the opioid epidemic.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Roanoke as follows -
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1. In order to abate the public nuisance described above and to recover the
monetary and non -monetary damages that the County of Roanoke has incurred as a
result of the opioid epidemic described above, the Board of Supervisors authorizes the
County Attorney execute such documents necessary to engage outside legal counsel
on behalf of the County, including but not limited to, the Retainer Agreement attached
hereto as Exhibit A ("the Retainer Agreement") to pursue remuneration and other
equitable relief through litigation against the parties that such outside legal counsel and
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the County Attorney determine to be responsible for causing and perpetuating the
opioid epidemic, consistent with the terms of the Retainer Agreement.
2. The County Attorney shall take such action, as she deems appropriate to
manage such litigation with outside legal counsel to ensure that the best interests of the
County and its citizens are served.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Radford and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES:
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Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
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A COPY TESTE:
Ddborah C. Jat
Chief Deputy C
Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, County Attorney
Mary Beth Nash, Senior Assistant County Attorney
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to the Board of Supervisors
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
ORDINANCE 010819-4 APPROPRIATING $323,484 TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, FOR
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILHEAD CONSTRUCTION AND MOUNTAIN
BIKE TRAIL REHABILITATION AND CONSTRUCTION AT EXPLORE
PARK
WHEREAS, Roanoke County has received a grant in the sum of $323,484 from
the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation for the County to enhance its
mountain biking trail system at Explore Park; and
WHEREAS, it is accordingly proposed that Roanoke County rehabilitate an
existing trail, build a new trailhead and construct a new series of loop mountain bike
trails; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be
appropriated by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, first reading of this ordinance was held on December 18, 2018, and
the second reading was held on January 8, 2019.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows -
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1. That the sum of $323,484 is hereby appropriated to the Department of
Parks, Recreation and Tourism, for the construction of a mountain bike trailhead, and
for additional repair and construction of mountain bike trails Explore Park.
2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
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On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
TESTE:
Deborah C. Jags /
Chief Deputy C r o the Board of Supervisors
cc: Doug Blount, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Christopher Bever, Director of Management and Budget
Laurie Gearheart, Acting Director of Finance
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
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RESOLUTION 010819-5.a EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO VERA L.
BROWN, TREASURER CLERK SUPERVISOR, UPON HER RETIREMENT
AFTER MORE THAN FIFTEEN (15) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Ms. Brown was employed by Roanoke County on February 17, 2003;
WHEREAS, Ms. Brown retired on January 1, 2019, after fifteen years and eleven
months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, during Ms. Brown's tenure she has served as a Treasurer Clerk III and
Treasurer Clerk Supervisor and served with professionalism and dedication in providing
services to the citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, throughout Mrs. Browns career with Roanoke County, she chose to
advance her education and professionalism by participating in the Master Governmental
Deputy Treasurer program with the Treasurers Association of Virginia as adopted by the
Virginia General Assembly in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Brown achieved and was awarded her designation as Master
Governmental Deputy Treasurer on November 15, 2010 by the Treasurers Association of
Virginia in conjunction with the Weldon Cooper Center at the University of Virginia,
subsequently recertifying in 2014 and 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Brown during her tenure with the Treasurer's Office also pursued
and received her third Bachelor's Degree in 2008, in Organization Management and
Development from Bluefield college; and
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ACTION NO. A -010819-5.b
ITEM NO. 1-2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: January 8, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointments to the Blue Ridge Behavioral
Health Care Board; Community Policy Management Team;
Roanoke Center for Animal Care and Protection; Roanoke
Outside, Roanoke Regional Partnership; Roanoke Valley
Broadband Authority; Roanoke Valley Regional Juvenile
Detention Center; Regional Court Community Corrections
Advisory Board; Regional Drug Court Advisory Board;
Roanoke Valley Regional Commission; South Peak
Community Development Authority (CDA); Western Virginia
Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (including
Participation Committee) Western Virginia Regional Jail
Authority; Western Virginia Water Authority and Virginia's
Blue Ridge (CVB)
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O'Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Confirmation of appointments
BACKGROUND:
Due to changes in staff, appointments needed to be made to several Boards and
Commissions.
DISCUSSION:
It is the consensus of the Board to recommend the following appointments and terms:
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Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care Board:
Richard Caywood, Assistant County Administrator, will fill the unexpired three-year term
of Daniel R. O'Donnell, which expires December 31, 2019.
Community Policy and Management Team:
Rebecca Owens will replace Daniel R. O'Donnell as the Roanoke County Local
Government Official. There is no term date to this appointment.
Laurie Gearheart will replace Rebecca Owens as the Roanoke County Finance
representative. There is no term date to this appointment.
Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority:
Daniel R. O'Donnell will be the Administrative appointee. There are no term limits
associated with this appointment.
Roanoke Valley Regional Juvenile Detention Center Commission:
Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator, will fill the unexpired four-year
term of Daniel R. O'Donnell, which expires June 30, 2022.
Regional Court Community Corrections Advisory Board:
Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator, will fill the unexpired three-year
term of Daniel R. O'Donnell, which will expire June 30, 2019.
Regional Drug Court Advisory Board:
Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator, will be the Administrative
appointee in accordance with State Code. There is no term limit
Roanoke Valley Allegheny Regional Commission:
Daniel R. O'Donnell, County Administrator, will fill the unexpired three-year term of
Thomas C. Gates as the Non -Elected member on the Commission. This term will
expire June 30, 2020.
South Peak Community Development Authority (CDA):
Daniel R. O'Donnell, County Administrator, will fill the unexpired four-year term of
Thomas C. Gates. This term will expire October 25, 2020.
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Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (and Participation
Committee):
Daniel R. O'Donnell, County Administrator, will fill the unexpired four-year term of
Thomas C. Gates. This term will expire February 4, 2022.
Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority:
Richard C. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator, will fill the expired one-year term
as Administrative Official (alternate). This term will expire December 31, 2018.
Rebecca Owens, Assistant County Administrator, will fill the expired one-year term as
Administrative Official. This term will expire December 31, 2018.
Western Virginia Water Authority:
Daniel R. O'Donnell, County Administrator, will fill the unexpired four-year term of
Thomas C. Gates. This term will expire June 30, 2019.
Virginia's Blue Ridge (CVB):
Daniel R. O'Donnell, County Administrator, will fill the unexpired four-year term of
Thomas C. Gates. This term will expire June 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated by this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of all appointments.
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VOTE:
Supervisor Peters moved to confirm all appointments. Supervisor Hooker seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
RESOLUTION 010819-5 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM I- 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 January 8,
2019, designated as Item I - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred
in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 2
inclusive, as follows:
1. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Vera L. Brown, Treasurer Clerk Supervisor, upon her retirement after
more than fifteen (15) years of service
2. Confirmation of appointments to the Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care Board;
Community Policy Management Team; Roanoke Center for Animal Care and
Protection; Roanoke Outside, Roanoke Regional Partnership; Roanoke Valley
Broadband Authority; Roanoke Valley Regional Juvenile Detention Center;
Regional Court Community Corrections Advisory Board; Regional Drug Court
Advisory Board; Roanoke Valley Regional Commission; South Peak Community
Development Authority (CDA); Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facilities
Authority (including Participation Committee) Western Virginia Regional Jail
Authority; Western Virginia Water Authority and Virginia's Blue Ridge (CVB)
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On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
A COW TESTE:
Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk tolthe Board of Supervisors
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