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Home My WebLink About5/12/2020 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 ORDINANCE 051220-1 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,836 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENT FUNDING PROGRAM WHEREAS, The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program provides funding to assist eligible states, local units of government and tribes in preventing, preparing for and responding to the coronavirus; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Police Department applied for a U.S. Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program and was awarded $64,836 to purchases personal protective equipment, electrostatic spraying disinfectant equipment and other materials that will help reduce the risk of department and County personnel of the coronavirus; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be appropriated by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on May 12, 2020; and the second reading has been dispensed with, upon an affirmative vote of 4/5ths of the members of the Board, this being deemed to be an emergency measure pursuant to Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows.. 1. That the sum of $64,836 is hereby accepted and appropriated to the Roanoke County Police Department. Page 1 of 2 2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption. On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks V Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: Howard B. Hall, Chief of Police Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director Page 2of2 ACTION NO. A -051220-2.a ITEM NO. F_2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: May 12, 2020 AGENDA ITEM: Request acceptance of a donated canine valued at approximately $8,000 for use by the Police Department's K-9 Unit SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: ISSUE: Howard B. Hall Chief of Police Daniel R. O'Donnell County Administrator Acceptance of a two-year old Dutch Shepherd to the Police Department for the use as a dual purpose canine. DISCUSSION: The Police Department has been offered a donation from Jeffrey Franklin (owner of Cobra Canine) of a two-year old Dutch Shepherd to the Police Department for use as a dual purpose canine. The value of the canine is approximately $8,000. The Police Department intends to assign to a police officer handler in the K-9 Unit where she will be trained as a dual purpose canine in Patrol and Narcotics Detection. FISCAL IMPACT: The Police Department will supply necessary training, equipment, and a vehicle from its existing funds. No additional funding is requested. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of this donation. Page 1 of 2 VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to accept the donation. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved. cc: Howard B. Hall, Chief of Police Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director Page 2 of 2 Yes No Abstain Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Peters ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑ cc: Howard B. Hall, Chief of Police Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director 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, MAY 12 2020 RESOLUTION 051220-2.b APPROVING THE ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 WHEREAS, Section 5.9 of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Members Use Agreement provides that the Authority shall prepare and submit its operating budget for the forthcoming fiscal year to the Board of Supervisors of the County, the City Council of the City of Roanoke and the Town Council of the Town of Vinton; and WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority has submitted the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for approval. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA that the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget for the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority, is hereby approved, and the County Administrator and the Clerk are authorized to execute and attest respectively, on behalf of the County, any documentation, in form by the County Attorney, necessary to evidence said approval. On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor North and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford NAYS: None Page 1 of 2 I_1 Deborah. Jacks J Chief Deputy Clerk to he oard of Supervisors cc: Daniel R. O'Donnell, County Administrator Rebecca Owens, Assistant County Administrator Rob Light, Director of General Services Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director Daniel Miles, CEO, Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Cecelia "Susie" F. McCoy, Clerk, Roanoke City Council Susan Johnson, Clerk, Town of Vinton Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. A -051220-2.c ITEM NO. F_4 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: May 12, 2020 Request to approve the revised Cable Television budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 Elaine Bays -Murphy Director of Cable Access Daniel R. O'Donnell County Administrator Approval of the revised Cable Television budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 BACKGROUND: Roanoke Valley Television, RVTV-3, serves Roanoke County, Roanoke City, the Town of Vinton, and their respective school systems. RVTV-3 was created in 1993 as an agreement between the three localities to form a Government & Educational Access Station. The station is located at the Jefferson Center, and is staffed by five full time staff members. RVTV-3 produces original video productions, monthly television shows, and covers live government meetings. Programming is cablecast on Cox Communications, Channel 3, and Comcast, Channel 3, in the West County area. RVTV-3 is governed by the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee, which includes representatives from the County, the City, and the Town. Mr. Jason Peters represents the Board of Supervisors, Ms. Amy Whittaker represents Roanoke County Administration, and Mr. David Jones is the Member at Large. The operational budget for RVTV is provided by the three local governments, and is funded through the Virginia Communications Sales and Use Tax paid by Cox Communications. The budget amount paid by each locality is based on the proportion of Cox customers located in each jurisdiction. Roanoke County's share of the cable budget is 46%. RVTV-3 staff are included in the County's payroll and benefit system. Page 1 of 2 DISCUSSION: The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County approved the RVTV budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 on March 10, 2020. Since that time, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the budget was revised and approved by the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee on April 29, 2020. The revised budget was approved in the amount of $447,002. The previously approved Operating Budget was in the amount of $481,538. The budget was reduced by $13,111, and is also being supplemented by the RVTV Operating Reserve Fund in the amount of $21,425. Elaine Bays -Murphy, Cable Access Director, will be on standby in case the Board has any questions concerning the revised budget. FISCAL IMPACT: Roanoke County's share of the cable budget for 2020-2021 is $205,621. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee recommends approval of the revised fiscal year 2020-2021 RVTV Operating Budget. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to approve the revised Cable Television budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved. cc: Elaine Bays -Murphy, Director of Cable Access Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director Cecelia "Susie" F. McCoy, Clerk, Roanoke City Council Susan Johnson, Clerk, Town of Vinton Page 2 of 2 Yes No Abstain Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Peters ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑ cc: Elaine Bays -Murphy, Director of Cable Access Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director Cecelia "Susie" F. McCoy, Clerk, Roanoke City Council Susan Johnson, Clerk, Town of Vinton 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, MAY 12, 2020 RESOLUTION 051220-2 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM F- 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 May 12, 2020, designated as Item F- 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 — March 24, 2020, March 31, 2020, April 14, 2020 2. Request acceptance of a donated canine valued at approximately $8,000 for use by the Police Department's K-9 Unit 3. Resolution approving the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 4. Request to approve the revised Cable Television budget for fiscal year 2020- 2021 Page 1 of 2 On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor North and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford NAYS: None A C P TES TE: Deborah C. Jack Chief Deputy Cle the 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 TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 RESOLUTION 051220-3 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 Radford to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor North and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford NAYS: None Page 1 of 2 A GONY TESTE: DebVah C. Jack-.&/ Chief Deputy Cler o the Board of Supervisors Page 2of2