HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/14/2020 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON JULY 14, 2020
RESOLUTION 071420-1 APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY DETENTION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16.1-315 of the Code of Virginia, the governing
bodies of three or more counties, cities or towns may provide for the establishment of a
joint or regional juvenile detention facility commission; and
WHEREAS, in October 1998, the Botetourt County, Franklin County, Roanoke
County, Roanoke City, and Salem City formed the Roanoke Valley Detention
Commission, and entered a service agreement for the construction and operation of a
juvenile detention facility (the "Facility"); and
WHEREAS, the original service agreement has not been amended since its
adoption in 1998; and
WHEREAS, as the utilization of the Facility has decreased over the years, the
original cost-sharing arrangement that is set forth in the original service agreement is no
longer a practical method to meet the facility's ongoing needs; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the Commission approve an amended and restated
agreement that addresses the evolving needs of the Facility; the proposed service
agreement must be approved by all participating localities in order to become effective.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that:
1. The Board hereby authorizes the County Administrator or any Assistant County
Administrator to execute an amended and restated service agreement in
substantially the form as attached to this resolution, as approved by the County
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Attorney.
2. This resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Hooker 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 COPT( TESTE:
i
Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk t e Board of Supervisors
cc: Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, JULY 14, 2020
RESOLUTION 071420-2 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF VINTON FOR USE
OF THE CARES ACT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES
Act") was passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by the United States
President on March 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, a primary component of the CARES Act is the provision of funding
assistance to state, local, territorial, and tribal governments for direct costs associated
with the COVID-19 pandemic through the establishment of the Coronavirus Relief Fund
("CRF"); and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County has received an allocation of $8,217,365.00 from
the CRF, and Roanoke County is responsible for ensuring that an equitable share of said
funds received shall be shared with and granted to the Town of Vinton; and
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton's equitable share of said funds is $706,693.00;
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2020, the Board, by ordinance, authorized the
appropriation of such funds to the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton wish to memorialize certain
agreements for the share, expenditure, and management of said funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that the Board authorizes the County Administrator to execute an
agreement with the Town of Vinton for use of the CARES Act funds.
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North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Booker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
A MNY TESTS:
C. Jades
Chief Deputy Clerk Whe Board of Supervisors
cc: Rachel tower, Senior Assistant County Attomey
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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 JULY 14, 2020
RESOLUTION 071420-3 APPROVING THE SECONDARY ROAD SIX-
YEAR IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021 THROUGH 2026
AND THE CONSTRUCTION PRIORITY LIST AND ESTIMATED
ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021
WHEREAS, Sections 33.2-331 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended)
provides the opportunity for Roanoke County to work with the Virginia Department of
Transportation in developing a Secondary Road Six -Year Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, this Board had previously agreed to assist in the preparation of the
Secondary Road Six -Year Improvement Plan, in accordance with Virginia Department of
Transportation policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing which was duly advertised on the proposed
Secondary Road Six -Year Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2026 and
Construction Priority List and Estimated Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021 was held on July
14, 2020, to receive comments and recommendations on Roanoke County's Secondary
Road Six -Year Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2026 as well as the Construction
Priority List and Estimated Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does
hereby approve the Secondary Road Six -Year Improvement Plan for Roanoke County for
Fiscal Years 2021-2026;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does also hereby
approve the Construction Priority List and Estimated Allocations for Fiscal Year 2021;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution duly attested to be
forthwith forwarded to the Virginia Department of Transportation Salem Residency Office
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along with a duly attested copy of the proposed Roanoke County Secondary Road Six -
Year Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2021-2026 by the Clerk to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
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cc: Megan Cronise, Transportation Planning Administrator
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Budget Detail Report
SSYP FY21 WORKING DRAFT: FY21 DRAFT
6/3/2020 10:58:19 AM
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Budget Detail Report
Secondary System
Roanoke County
Construction Program
Estimated Allocations
SSYP FY21 WORKING DRAFT: FY21 DRAFT
Fund
--—————————
FY2021
—————
FY2022
—————
FY2023
—————
FY2024
—————
FY2025
—————
FY2026
—————
Total
—————
CTB Formula - Unpaved State
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Formula Secondary State
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Tele Fee
$272,673
$272,673
$272,673
$272,673
$272,673
$272,673
$1,636,038
Federal STP - Bond Match
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Federal STP
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
District Grant - Unpaved
$81,606
$54,465
$73,177
$79,982
$79,982
$99,978
$469,190
— — — — — — — — — — —
Total
— — — — —
$354,279
— — — — —
$327,138
— — — — —
$345,850
— — — — —
$352,655
— — — — —
$352,655
— — — — —
$372,651
— — — — —
$2,105,228
Board Approval Date:
Residency Administrator Date
County Administrator Date
6/3/2020 10:58:19 AM
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Budget Detail Report
Roanoke County
Roanoke County (080)
UPC Description
0000.00 Project 1663080298
Previous Budget Projected Total
$687,170 $0 $0 $687,170
Total Estimate $3,248,044
Balance: $2,560,874
Funding Detail (in $1000s)
6030601 .Formula - Secondary
:Federal/State - Roanoke
(CNS601)
0000.00 Project 1728080P69
Previous Budget Projected Total
$200,000 $0 $0 $200,000
Total Estimate $200,000
SSYP FY21 WORKING DRAFT: FY21 DRAFT
SOUTH INT. ROUTE 221 INT. OF ROUTE 1662
PE RW CN
Schedule: 08/04/97 12/15/10 11/11/42
Estimate: $896,084 $196,960 $2,155,000
Previous FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
$687 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ROUTE 923 END OF STATE MAINTENANCE
PE RW CN
Schedule: 05/12/20
Estimate: $0 $0 $200,000
Balance: $0
Funding Detail (in $1000s) Previous FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
3001500 CTB Formula: Unpaved - Roanoke $200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
0000.00 Project 0959080929
Previous Budget Projected Total
$207,586 $0 $0 $207,586
Total Estimate $207,586
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PE RW CN
Schedule: 11/14/19
Estimate: $0 $0 $207,586
Balance: $0
Funding Detail (in $1000s) Previous FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
6030606 Secondary Formula - $208 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Telecommunications : Roanoke
0001.00 Project 0649080R77
Previous Budget Projected Total
$1,288,879 $232,673 $663,448 $2,185,000
Total Estimate $2,185,000
Balance: $0
Funding Detail (in $1000s)
6030201 Revenue Sharing Funds :Local
Match
6030202 Revenue Sharing Funds :State
Match (CNS202)
6030606 Secondary Formula -
Telecommunications : Roanoke
West River Road End
PE RW CN
Schedule: 10/02/15 11/05/20 09/14/21
Estimate: $400,000 $24,000 $1,761,000
Previous FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
$613 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$613 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$63 $233 $233 $220 $211 $0 $0
6/3/2020 10:58:19 AM
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Budget Detail Report
Roanoke County
Roanoke County (080)
UPC Description
0002.00 Project 9999080926
Previous Budget Projected Total
$4,340,114 $0 $0 $4,340,114
Total Estimate $4,340,114
SSYP FY21 WORKING DRAFT: FY21 DRAFT
Electric Rd, Rte 419 Chevy Rd, Rte 799
PE RW CN
Schedule: 05/18/18 12/17/19 11/25/20
Estimate: $394,083 $2,077,524 $1,868,507
Balance: $0
Funding Detail (in $1000s)
6030202
Revenue Sharing Funds :State
3120401
Match (CNS202)
6030601
.Formula - Secondary
:Federal/State - Roanoke
6030202
(CNS601)
6030606
Secondary Formula -
6030606
Telecommunications : Roanoke
9030623
Local Project Contributions -
Secondary
9090201
Revenue Sharing Funds :Local
Match (NOPOST)
0003.00 Project 0904080R35
Previous Budget Projected Total
$1,146,880 $41,759 $2,069,476 7 $3,258,115
Total Estimate $6,161,811
Previous FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
$502 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$647 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$849 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$1,840 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$502 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
0.07 Mi. West of Intersection 0.04 Mi. North of Intersection Rte. 904 -
Rte. 904 - Rte. 679 Rte. 679
PE RW CN
Schedule: 01/16/19 11/16/22 11/12/24
Estimate: $800,000 $390,000 $4,971,811
Balance: $2,903,696
Funding Detail (in $1000s)
3020411
RSTP Match Roanoke
3120401
RSTP Roanoke
6030201
Revenue Sharing Funds :Local
Match
6030202
Revenue Sharing Funds :State
Match (CNS202)
6030606
Secondary Formula -
Telecommunications : Roanoke
0004.00 Project 0708080P15
Previous Budget Projected "$2
$61,715 $81,606 $56,679
Total Estimate $200,000
Previous FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
$0 $8 $100 $311 $0 $0 $0
$0 $33 $400 $1,245 $0 $0 $0
$573 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$573 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $13 $0 $0 $0
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PE RW CN
Schedule: 07/15/22
Estimate: $0 $0 $200,000
Balance: $0
Funding Detail (in $1000s)
3001500 CTB Formula: Unpaved - Roanoke
6071700 1-1132 DG: Unpaved - Roanoke
Previous FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
$62 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $82 $54 $2 $0 $0 $0
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Budget Detail Report
Roanoke County
Roanoke County (080)
UPC Description
110957 " RTE. 615 Hard Surface Nan --Hard Surfaced Roae wav "
0005.00 Project 061508OP16
Previous Budget Projected Total
$0 $0 $250,000 $250,000
Total Estimate $250,000
Balance: $0
Funding Detail (in $1000s)
6071700 HB2 DG: Unpaved - Roanoke
0006.00 Project 0759080949
Previous Budget Projected Total
$0 $0 $80,905 $80,905
Total Estimate $200,000
Balance: $119,095
Funding Detail (in $1000s)
6071700 HB2 DG: Unpaved - Roanoke
SSYP FY21 WORKING DRAFT: FY21 DRAFT
ROAN OKE/FRANKLIN INT ROUTE 220
COUNTY LINE
PE RW CN
Schedule: 07/09/21
Estimate: $0 $0 $250,000
Previous FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
$0 $0 $0 $71 $80 $80 $19
INT Route 752 (Old Mill Road) End of State Maintenance
PE RW CN
Schedule: 07/31/26 05/10/27
Estimate: $5,000 $0 $195,000
Previous FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $81
9999.99 Budget 1204007
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN COUNTY
Item
COUNTY
Funding Detail (in $1000s)
Previous
FY2021 FY2022
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025 FY2026
6030606 Secondary Formula-
$263
$20 $20
$20
$20
$20 $20
Telecommunications : Roanoke
100188 COUNTYWIDE ENGINEERING & UikVEY
9999.99 Budget 1204005
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN COUNTY
Item
COUNTY
Funding Detail (in $1000s)
Previous
FY2021 FY2022
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025 FY2026
6030601 .Formula - Secondary
$12
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0 $0
:Federal/State - Roanoke
(CNS601)
6030606 Secondary Formula-
$212
$20 $20
$20
$20
$20 $20
Telecommunications : Roanoke
9999.99 Budget 1204006 VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN COUNTY
Item COUNTY
Funding Detail (in $1000s) Previous FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
6030606 Secondary Formula - $44 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Telecommunications : Roanoke
6/3/2020 10:58:19 AM
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Budget Detail Report
Roanoke County
Roanoke County (080)
UPC Description
i00.�49COUNTYWIDE RIGHTOF,WAY 5NGR.
9999.99 Budget
1204008
Item
Funding Detail (in $1000s)
6030601
.Formula - Secondary
Previous
:Federal/State - Roanoke
FY2023
(CNS601)
6030606
Secondary Formula -
$0 $0
Telecommunications : Roanoke
SSYP FY21 WORKING DRAFT: FY21 DRAFT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN COUNTY
COUNTY
Previous
FY2021 FY2022
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025 FY2026
$9
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0 $0
$51
$0 $0
$0
$0
$0 $0
6/3/2020 10:58:19 AM
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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, JULY 14, 2020
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 071420-4 READOPTING ORDINANCE
033120-1, TO EFFECTUATE TEMPORARY CHANGES IN CERTAIN
DEADLINES
AND
TO MODIFY PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING PRACTICES
AND PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH PANDEMIC DISASTER
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2020, the Board adopted emergency Ordinance
033120-1, to effectuate temporary changes in certain deadlines and to modify public
meeting and public hearing practices and procedures to address continuity of operations
associated with the COVID-19 pandemic disaster; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.2-1427 of the Code of Virginia, emergency
ordinances shall not be enforced for more than sixty (60) days unless readopted; and
WHEREAS, the Board readopted the ordinance on May 26, 2020; and
WHEREAS, due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is again
proposed that the Board readopt Ordinance 033120-1; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on July 14, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Roanoke, Virginia:
1. That Ordinance 033120-1 is hereby readopted.
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2. An emergency is deemed to exist, and this ordinance shall be effective upon its
adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
A COPA TESTE:
Deborah C. Jacksl
Chief Deputy Clerk to th Board of Supervisors
cc: Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney
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VT A REG'.!1 "R "REETNE3 OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 033120-1 TO EFFECTUATE TEMPORARY
CHANGES IN CERTAIN DEADLINES
AND
TO MODIFY PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING PRACTICES
AND PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH PANDEMIC DISASTER
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Governor Ralph S. Northam issued Executive
Order Fifty -One declaring a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia arising
from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order Fifty -One acknowledged the existence of a public
health emergency which constitutes a disaster as defined by Virginia Code § 44-146.16
arising from the public health threat presented by a communicable disease anticipated to
spread; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order Fifty -One ordered implementation of the
Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan, activation of the Virginia
Emergency Operations Center to provide assistance to local governments, and
authorization for executive branch agencies to waive "any state requirement or regulation"
as appropriate; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a
national emergency, beginning March 1, 2020, in response to the spread of COVID-19;
and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the
COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic; and
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WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Board of Supervisors confirmed the
declaration of local emergency made by the County's local director of emergency
management on March 16, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that COVID-19 constitutes a real and substantial
threat to public health and safety and constitutes a "disaster" as defined by Virginia Code
§44-146.16, being a "communicable disease of public health threat" and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 15.2-1413 provides that, notwithstanding any contrary
provision of law, a locality may, by ordinance, provide a method to assure continuity of
government in the event of a disaster for a period not to exceed six months after the
disaster; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 44-146.21(C) further provides that a local director of
emergency management, or any member of a governing body in his absence, may, upon
the declaration of a local emergency "proceed without regard to time-consuming
procedures and formalities prescribed by law (except mandatory constitutional
requirements) pertaining to performance of public work;" and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 2.2-3708.2(A)(3) allows, under certain procedural
requirements including public notice and access, that members of the Board of
Supervisors may convene solely by electronic means "to address the emergency;" and
WHEREAS, the open public meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act ("FOIA") are limited only by a properly claimed exemption provided under
that Act or "any other statute;" and
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WHEREAS, the Governor and Health Commissioner of the Commonwealth of
Virginia and the President of the United States have recommended suspension of public
gatherings of more than ten attendees; and
WHEREAS, The Attorney General of Virginia issued an opinion dated March 20,
2020 opining that localities have the authority during disasters to adopt ordinances to
ensure the continuity of government in accord with the provisions of Section 15.2-1413 of
the Code of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, this emergency ordinance in response to the disaster caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic promotes public health, safety and welfare and is consistent with
the law of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution
of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on March 31, 2020; and
the second reading has been dispensed with, upon an affirmative vote of 4J5ths of the
members of the Board, this being deemed to be an emergency measure pursuant to
Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Roanoke, Virginia:
1. That the COVID-19 pandemic makes it unsafe to assemble in one location a quorum
for public bodies including the Board of Supervisors, the School Board, the Planning
Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Board of Equalization, and all local and
regional boards, commissions, committees and authorities created by the Board of
Supervisors or to which the Board of Supervisors appoints all or a portion of its
members (collectively, "Public Entities" and individually "Public Entity"), or for such
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Public Entities to conduct meetings in accordance with customary practices and
procedures.
2. That in accordance with Virginia Code § 15.2-1413, and notwithstanding any contrary
provision of law, general or special, the following emergency procedures are adopted
to ensure the continuity of government during this emergency and disaster:
a. Any meetings or activities which require the physical presence of members of the
Public Entities may be held through real time electronic means (including audio,
telephonic, video or other practical electronic medium) without a quorum physically
present in one location; and
b. The chairman of each Public Entity shall have authority to decide whether to hold
any such electronic meeting. If the chairman is unavailable, the vice -chair shall
decide. If the vice -chair is unavailable, such authority shall lie with representatives
from the County's respective magisterial districts, in the following order of
availability: Vinton, Catawba, Hollins, Windsor Hills, and Cave Spring. If the Public
Entity is not comprised of representatives solely according to magisterial district,
each Public Entity may enact a Resolution that sets forth authority to make such
decision in the absence of the chairman or vice -chair.
c. Prior to holding any such electronic meeting, the Public Entity shall provide public
notice of such at least 3 days in advance of the electronic meeting, identifying how
the public may participate or otherwise offer comment; and
d. Any such electronic meeting of Public Entities shall state on its agenda and at the
beginning of such meeting that it is being held pursuant to and in compliance with
this Ordinance; identify Public Entity members physically and/or electronically
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present; identify the persons responsible for receiving public comment; and identify
notice of the opportunities for the public to access and participate in such electronic
meeting; and
e. Any such electronic meeting of the Public Entities shall be open to electronic
participation by the public which may include, interalia, recess periods during such
meetings to receive electronic comments from citizens, and shall be closed to in-
person participation by the public; and
f. For any matters requiring a public hearing, public comment may be solicited by
electronic means in advance and shall also be solicited through telephonic or other
electronic or audiovisual means during the course of the electronic meeting. All
such public comments will be provided to members of the Public Entity during or
before the electronic meeting and made part of the record for such meeting; and
g. The minutes of all electronic meetings shall conform to the customary
requirements of law, identify how the meeting was conducted, members
participating, and specify what actions were taken at the meeting. The Public
Entities may approve minutes of an electronic meeting at a subsequent electronic
meeting and shall later approve all such minutes at a regular or special meeting
after the emergency and disaster has ended; and
h. If members of the Public Entity become incapacitated and are unable to act, the
remaining member or members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of
business, and have authority to act for the Board by majority vote, unless a
unanimous vote of all members is required by law, in which case authority to act
shall require a unanimous vote of remaining members; and
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IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that, notwithstanding any provision of law, regulation
or policy to the contrary, any deadlines requiring action by a Public Entity, its officers
(including Constitutional Officers) and employees of its organization shall be suspended
during this emergency and disaster, however, the Public Entities, officers and employees
thereof are encouraged to take such action as is practical and appropriate to meet those
deadlines. Failure to meet any such deadlines shall not constitute a default, violation,
approval, recommendation or otherwise. This paragraph does not automatically extend
any deadlines for the payment of taxes or filing of tax returns.
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that non -emergency public hearings and action items
of Public Entities may be postponed to a date certain, provided that public notice is given
so that the public are aware of how and when to present their views.
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this Emergency Ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect for a period of 60 days, unless amended, rescinded, or
readopted by the Board in conformity with the notice provisions set forth in Virginia Code
§15.2-1427 but in no event shall such ordinance be effective for more than 6 months after
the disaster. Upon rescission by the Board or automatic expiration as described herein,
this emergency ordinance shall terminate and normal practices and procedures of
government shall resume.
Nothing in this Emergency Ordinance shall prohibit Public Entities from holding in-
person public meetings provided that public health and safety measures as well as social
distancing are taken into consideration.
An emergency is deemed to exist, and this ordinance shall be effective upon its
adoption.
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On motion of Supervisor North 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
Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk t e Board of Supervisors
cc: Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney
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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, JULY 14, 2020
RESOLUTION 71420-5 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM G- 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 July 14,
2020, designated as Item G - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred
in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items H, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes — June 23, 2020
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
Chief Deputy Clerk
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