HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/25/2020 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020
RESOLUTION 082520-1 APPROVING THE ROANOKE VALLEY
BROADBAND AUTHORITY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority (the Authority"), is an authority
formed and existing in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 54.1 of Title 15.2 of the
ode of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Virginia Wireless Services Act §§ 15.2-5431.1-
15.2-5431.37 (the "Act"); and,
WHEREAS, by concurrent resolutions adopted October 21, 2013, the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia ("Roanoke County"), the Board of Supervisors of
Botetourt County, Virginia ("Botetourt County"), the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
("Roanoke City"), and the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia ("Salem City") adopted
Articles of Incorporation (the "Articles") of the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority (the
"Authority") pursuant to the provisions of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, the Authority has organized itself and operated successfully under the
Articles and has established itself as an effective agent in the Roanoke Valley for its
primary network infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the Authority has established its significant network footprint in the
Roanoke Valley and now serves major education and research institutions in the
Innovation District of the City of Roanoke and mission critical enterprises across all the
localities of the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority; and,
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WHEREAS, the Authority's revenues continue to increase with the addition of
service providers utilizing its open access carrier grade fiber optic network; and,
WHEREAS, the Authority continues to expand its network and serve the Roanoke
Valley to support its mission and mandate; and,
WHEREAS, the Authority continues to examine and evaluate new service areas and
delivery methods to support the economic development and well-being of the Roanoke
Valley; and,
WHEREAS, the Authority has lobbied the Virginia General Assembly for the ability
to increase the number of its Members and has received an amendment to the Act
permitting the increase of its Members from five (5) to seven (7); and,
WHEREAS, the Authority is considering the addition of Members representing
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Carilion Clinic; and,
WHEREAS, the Authority is following the procedure for amendment contained within
the current Articles of Incorporation; and,
WHEREAS, the Authority, through its Board of Directors, has resolved to amend
and restate its Articles of Incorporation so as to allow additional membership in keeping
with the recent changes to the Act enacted by the Virginia General Assembly; and,
WHEREAS, the Authority now seeks approval from the governing bodies of each of
its member localities to amend, restate and file with the Virginia State Corporation
Commission its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation substantially in the
following form:
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AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATI ON
OF THE
ROANOKE VALLEY BROADBAND AUTHORITY
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, the Board of Supervisors of
Botetourt County, Virginia, the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and the Council of
the City of Salem. Virginia (the "Locality Members"), have by concurrent resolutions
adopted the following Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Roanoke
Valley Broadband Authority, pursuant to the Virginia Wireless Services Authorities Act
(Chapter 54.1, Title 15.2 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended), (the "Act"). The
Authority shall exist for a term of fifty (50) years from the date of the adoption of the
concurrent resolutions as a political subdivision.
ARTICLE I
NAME AND ADDRESS
The name of the Authority is the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority (the
"Authority") and the address of its principal office is 601 South Jefferson Street, Suite 110,
Roanoke, VA 24011. The location of the principal office may be changed by the
concurrence of three-fourths (3/4ths) of the Authority members present at any regular
meeting, provided that the clerk of the governing body of each Locality Member has been
notified of the contemplated relocation in writing at least thirty (30) days before such
meeting.
ARTICLE II
CREATING JURISDICTIONS
These Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation shall not be further amended
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or changed without the express agreement of the governing body of each Locality Member.
None of the following actions shall be taken or permitted to occur by the Board of the
Authority without the affirmative vote of a majority of the Individual Members from each
incorporating political subdivision creating the Authority:
I. The inclusion of additional political subdivisions in the Authority.
2. Additional agreements with political subdivisions other than Authority members,
entities, or persons, local universities and colleges, local hospital systems, the Town
of Vinton, and the Western Virginia Water Authority for the expansion of services or
network, or wireless infrastructure.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERS, TERMS OF OFFICE
The Authority will be governed by a Board consisting of seven (7) Individual Members, four
(4) of which have been appointed or confirmed by the Locality Members. The fifth (5th)
Individual Member is a Citizen Member who has been recommended by the Members and
confirmed by the Locality Members. The sixth (6th) Individual Member shall be a Citizen
Member nominated by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and confirmed by
the Locality Members. The seventh (7th) Individual Member shall be a Citizen Member
nominated by Carilion Clinic and confirmed by the Locality Members.
The term of office of the Authority Members shall be for four (4) years. Members may serve
additional terms as appointed or nominated by their governing body. The initial terms of
office for the sixth (6t") and seventh (7t") Citizen Members shall be staggered with the initial
terms being for approximately 2 and 4 years ending December 12 in the appropriate year.
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The names and addresses, and terms of office of the current Members of the Board of the
Authority and the two (2) new Citizen Members are as follows:
Name and address Designator Term expires
Jay Taliaferro Salem 12/12/23
City Manager's Office
114 North Broad Street
Salem, VA 24153
2. Dan O'Donnell Roanoke County 12/12/21
County Administrator's Office
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, VA 24018-0798
3. Gary Larrowe Botetourt County 12/12/23
County Administrator's Office
57 S. Center Drive, Suite 200
Daleville, VA 24083
4. Michael McEvoy Broadband Authority 12/12/21
Western Virginia Water Authority
601 S. Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24011
5. Robert S. Cowell, Jr. Roanoke City 12/12/23
City Manager's Office
Room 364, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, SW
Roanoke, VA 24011
6. Scott F. Midkiff, Ph.D Virginia Tech 12/22/22
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vice President for Information Technology (0169
Burrus Hall, Suite 314, Virginia Tech
800 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
7. Robert K. Perry (Keith) Carillion Clinic 12/12/24
Senior Vice President and CIO
Carilion Clinic
451 Kimball Ave.
Roanoke, VA 24016
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The governing body of each Locality Member shall be empowered to remove, at
any time, without cause, the Individual Member appointed by it and appoint a
successor Individual Member to fill the unexpired portion of the removed Member's
term. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same
manner as the appointment of the Individual Member being removed from or vacating
the Board was made.
Each Individual Member shall be reimbursed by the Authority for the amount of actual
expenses in performance of duties as an Individual Member of the Authority.
Each Individual Member of the Board shall have one equal vote in all matters
before the Authority. Individual Members may resign at any time.
ARTICLE IV
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Authority is to provide qualifying communication services as
authorized by Article 5.1 (§ 56-484.7: 1 et seq.) of Chapter 15 of Title 56 of the 1950
Code of Virginia, as amended and to provide such other services as provided by law
and Chapter 54.1 of Title 15.2 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. Such services
are to be provided to the geographic areas of the County of Roanoke, the County of
Botetourt, the City of Roanoke, the City of Salem, Virginia and to such other service
areas as the Board may adopt from time to time to establish local governmental
network(s) to meet the communication needs of Locality Members, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University and Carilion Clinic and their affiliates and
subsidiaries and in accordance with the contracts and agreements by and between this
Authority and other private or public entities as the Authority may agree in writing upon
the terms and conditions established pursuant to such contracts.
ARTICLE V
POWERS, GENERAL OPERATIONS
The Authority shall have all the powers granted by Section 15.2-5431.11 of the 1950 Code
of Virginia, as amended.
The general business of the Authority, including the issuance of revenue bonds and
refunding bonds as permitted by the Act and the expenditure of funds for general
expenses, shall be conducted by the majority action of the Board of the Authority, provided
such Board may create an executive committee and such other committees as the Board
may direct, including project committees. The Authority is vested with the powers of a
body corporate, including the power to sue and be sued in its own name, plead and be
impleaded, and adopt and use a common seal and alter the same as may be deemed
expedient.
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ARTICLE VI
DISSOLUTION
The Board of the Authority may determine that the purposes for which the Authority
was created have been completed, or are impractical or impossible to complete, and
that all of the obligations have been paid, or have been assumed by one or more
political subdivisions or any Authority created thereby, or that cash or United States
government securities have been deposited for their payment. In such event, it shall
adopt and file with each of the governing bodies a resolution declaring such facts. If the
governing bodies adopt a resolution, concurring in such declaration and finding that the
Authority should be dissolved, they shall file appropriate articles of dissolution with the
State Corporation Commission.
ARTICLE VII
WITHDRAWAL OF LOCALITY
A locality may withdraw from the Authority at any time, provided, that no locality may
withdraw from the Authority at any time when bonds are outstanding unless all
remaining members approve such withdrawal at such time. Prior to withdrawing, a locality
shall provide the Authority and each of the other participating localities with written notice
of the locality's intent to withdraw.
In the event that a locality withdraws, such locality electing to withdraw shall execute
all documents necessary to reflect such withdrawal, the remaining participating
localities shall appoint a replacement member to the Board, and file proper amendments
to these Articles with the State Corporation Commission. If any of the governing bodies
of the remaining participating localities fails to act or are unable to act to appoint a
replacement member within sixty (60) days after the locality electing to withdraw provides
notice of withdrawal, then the appointment of the replacement member shall be made by
the judges of the Circuit Court for the 23rd Judicial Circuit.
ARTICLE VIII
AUDIT
The Authority shall cause an annual audit of its books and records to be made by the State
Auditor of Public Accounts or by an independent certified public accountant at the end of
each fiscal year and a certified copy thereof to be filed promptly with the governing bodies of
each of the incorporating political subdivisions.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, the
Board of Supervisors of Botetourt County, Virginia, the City Council of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, and the City Council of the City of Salem, Virginia have caused
these Articles of Incorporation to be executed in their respective names, and their
respective seals have been affixed and attested by the respective clerks of each, as of
August 25, 2020.
Attest:
Deborah C. Jacks,
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board
SEAL
Approved as to Form:
County Attorney
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
David F. Radford, Chairman
Board of Supervisors
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Attest:
Susan Fain,
Deputy Clerk to the Board
SEAL
Approved as to Form:
County Attorney
BOTETOURT COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Billy W. Martin, Sr., Chairman
Board of Supervisors
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Attest:
Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC,
Clerk
SEAL
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
By:
Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor
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Attest:
James Taliaferro,
Clerk
SEAL
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
Renee F. Turk, Mayor
[End form of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation}
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by this Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
that the Authority's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation are hereby approved by
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and that the two new Citizen Members nominated
by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Carilion Clinic are hereby
confirmed.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors approves the filing of the Authority's Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
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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
"C PY TESTE:
Deborah C. Jacks T
Chief Deputy CIArk tp(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, AUGUST 25, 2020
ORDINANCE 082520-2 ACCEPTING AND APPRORIATING FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,080,054.54 AWARDED UNDER THE
CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SERCURITY (CARES)
ACT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY
RELIEF (ESSER) FUND TO THE ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS GRANT FUND FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was
signed into law on March 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the CARES Act includes a $30.75 billion education stabilization fund,
with several components, including an Elementary and Secondary School Emergency
Relief Fund (ESSER); and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Education received approximately $238.6
million through the CARES ESSER Fund; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County Public Schools received an allocation of such funds
in the amount of $1,080,054.54; and
WHEREAS, the overarching purpose of the CARES ESSER Fund is to provide
emergency relief funds to address the impact that COVID-19 has had, and continues to
have, on elementary and secondary schools; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on August 25, 2020; and
because County Administration would like to make such funds immediately available for
school use, the second reading of this ordinance has been dispensed with since an
emergency exists, upon a 4/5ths vote of the members of the Board.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the sum of $1,080,054.54, made available to Roanoke County Public
Schools through the Commonwealth of Virginia from the Coronavirus Aid,
Relief, and Economic Security Act Elementary and Secondary School
Emergency Relief Fund, is accepted.
2. The sum of $1,080,054.54 is hereby appropriated to the Roanoke County
Public Schools Grant Fund for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, to be used for
those purposes allowable under the Act.
3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the ordinance as an emergency, seconded by
Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
A ¢MY TESTE:
Deborah C. Jaclfs
Chief Deputy Cie o the Board of Supervisors
cc: Susan Peterson, Director of Finance, Roanoke County Public Schools
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
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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, AUGUST 25, 2020
ORDINANCE 082520-3 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,311.70 FROM THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY -ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS COVID-19 SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS GRANT
WHEREAS, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -Assistance to
Firefighters (AFG)-COVID-19 Supplemental Awards Grant provides funding to purchase
personal protective equipment (PPE) and related supplies for the nation's first
responders. Fire Departments, non-affiliated EMS organizations and State Fire Training
Academies were eligible to apply, and assist eligible states, local units of government and
tribes in preventing, preparing for and responding to the coronavirus; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department applied for a
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -Assistance to Firefighters (AFG)-
COVID-19 Supplemental Awards Grant and was awarded $98,311.70 to purchase
pandemic supplies and equipment for personnel and patients; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -Assistance to
Firefighters (AFG)-COVID-19 Supplemental Awards Grant requires a ten percent (10%)
local match of $9,831.17, which has already been appropriated as part of the fiscal year
2020-2021 fiscal year operating budget; 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 August 25, 2020, and
the second reading has been dispensed with, upon an affirmative vote of 4/5ths of the
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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 $98,311.70 is hereby accepted and appropriated to the
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department.
2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance as an emergency, seconded by
Supervisor Mahoney and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
Chief Deputy
cc: Stephen G. Simon, Chief of Fire and Rescue
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director
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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, AUGUST 25, 2020
ORDINANCE 082520-4 DESIGNATING THE BRAMBLETON CENTER
(LOCATED AT 3738 BRAMBLETON AVE. IN THE CAVE SPRING
MAGISTARIAL DISTRICT) AS A VOTER SATELLITE OFFICE FOR
ABSENTEE VOTING IN PERSON
WHEREAS, Section 24.2-701.2 of the Code of Virginia provides that a local
governing body may establish, by ordinance, voter satellite offices to be used in the
locality for absentee voting in person; and
WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in order to better meet
the ongoing needs of the General Registrar, the principal office of the General Registrar
was relocated from the Roanoke County administration offices, located at 5204 Bernard
Drive, to the Craig Center, located at 900 Chestnut Street, in the Vinton Magisterial
District, where pursuant to Section 24.2-701.1, the General Registrar will provide for
absentee voting in person at this location; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors recognizes that due to the ongoing nature
of the COVID-19 pandemic, many citizens desire to cast their votes for the upcoming
general election by absentee ballot rather than in person at their regular polling places
on election day; and
WHEREAS, although citizens will still be able to cast ballots in person at their
designated polling places on election day, and also by mail -in absentee ballot, the
Board of Supervisors and the Roanoke County Electoral Board desire to further provide
Roanoke County citizens with an additional location where voters may conveniently cast
absentee ballots in person; and
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WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the Board of Supervisors designate the
Brambleton Center, located at 3738 Brambleton Ave. in the Cave Spring Magisterial
District, as a voter satellite office for absentee voting in person; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on August 25, 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; and
WHEREAS, insofar as Section 24.2-701.2 of the Code of Virginia states that an
ordinance establishing such a voter satellite office may not be enacted within 60 days
preceding any general election, and in order to meet this enactment deadline, the Board
waives any notice provisions pursuant to the authority claimed in Ordinance 033120-1.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that the establishment of the Brambleton Center, located at 3738
Brambleton Ave. in the Cave Spring Magisterial District, as a voter satellite office for
absentee voting in person, is hereby authorized and approved.
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt the ordinance as an emergency,
seconded by Supervisor North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Deborah C. Jacks'
Chief Deputy Clerk t e Board of Supervisors
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cc: Peter Lubeck, County Attorney
Anna Cloeter, General Registrar — Director of Elections
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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, AUGUST 25, 2020
ORDINANCE 082520-5 AUTHORIZING THE RELOCATION OF THE
PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE GENERAL REGISTRAR FOR ROANOKE
COUNTY TO THE GRAIG CENTER, LOCATED AT 900 CHESTNUT
STREET IN THE VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Section 24.2-411 of the Code of Virginia provides that each local
governing body shall furnish the general registrar with a clearly marked and suitable
office which shall be the principal office for voter registration; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the County's Director of Emergency
Services determined that it was necessary, for safety purposes, to temporarily relocate
the office of the General Registrar for Roanoke County from the County administration
offices, located at 5204 Bernard Drive, to the Craig Center, located at 900 Chestnut
Street, in the Vinton Magisterial District, which property is owned by the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, it has become apparent that the Craig Center is better able to meet
the ongoing needs of the General Registrar, and that as part of the County's continuing
response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it would be prudent to permanently relocate the
General Registrar to this location; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on August 11, 2020; and
the second reading of this ordinance was held on August 25, 2020.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that the relocation of the principal Office of the General Registrar for
the County of Roanoke to the Craig Center, located at 900 Chestnut Street in the Vinton
Magisterial District, is hereby authorized and approved.
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On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
Chief Deputy Clerk
cc: Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney
Anna Cloeter, General Registrar — Director of Elections
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ACTION NO. A -082520-6.a
ITEM NO. G-2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: August 25, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of
$36,000 for two (2) heart monitor defibrillators from the
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
Stephen G. Simon
Chief of Fire and Rescue
Daniel R. O'Donnell
County Administrator
Acceptance and allocation of a grant in the amount of $36,000 from the Virginia
Department of Health (VDH)-Office of Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) -Rescue
Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) to purchase two (2) heart monitor defibrillators.
BACKGROUND:
The financial assistance for Emergency Medical Services Grants Program, known as
the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program is a multi-million dollar
grant program for Virginia non-profit EMS agencies and organizations. Items eligible for
funding include EMS equipment and vehicles, computers, EMS management programs,
courses/classes, and projects benefiting the recruitment and retention of EMS
members.
DISCUSSION:
In the current Fire and Rescue budget, funds are available to purchase one heart
monitor. Staff then leveraged these funds to apply for and receive a grant for a second
device, saving the County $36,000. The grant was awarded from the Rescue Squad
Assistance Fund (RSAF) in the amount of $36,000 for the purchase of two (2) heart
monitor defibrillators for use on Advanced Life Support (ALS) calls. The grant requires a
fifty percent (50%) local match.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The VDOH grant funds total $36,000 with a required local match of fifty percent (50%)
by the County, which was appropriated as part of the fiscal year 2020-2021 Fire and
Rescue operating budget. No additional funds are required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the acceptance and allocation of grant funds to the Fire and Rescue
Department in the amount of $36,000 from the Virginia Department of Health.
VOTE:
Supervisor Peters moved to accept and allocate the funds. Supervisor Hooker
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
CC' Stephen G. Simon, Chief of Fire and Rescue
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director
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CC' Stephen G. Simon, Chief of Fire and Rescue
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director
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ACTION NO. A -082520-6.b
ITEM NO. G-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:
August 25, 2020
Request approving the donation of five (5) Fire and Rescue
thermal imaging cameras to Craig County
Stephen G. Simon
Chief of Fire and Rescue
Daniel R. O'Donnell
County Administrator
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue proposes to donate five (5) older, surplus thermal
imaging cameras to Craig County, with whom the County has a mutual aid agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Roanoke County has a mutual aid agreement with Craig County and responds to their
requests for assistance. They have requested the County donate some of our thermal
imaging cameras we plan to surplus as outlined in the attached letter.
DISCUSSION:
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue has a number of older model, thermal imaging
cameras that were replaced recently with five state-of-the-art cameras. The department
has evaluated which of the cameras being replaced are in the best condition to donate
to Craig County.
By receiving these cameras from Roanoke County, Craig County's units will be better
equipped to provide fire suppression and rescue services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated value of the five thermal imaging cameras is a total of $4,500.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the donation of five thermal imaging cameras to Craig County.
VOTE:
Supervisor Peters moved to approve the donation. Supervisor Hooker seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
CC' Stephen G. Simon, Chief of Fire and Rescue
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director
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CC' Stephen G. Simon, Chief of Fire and Rescue
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director
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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, AUGUST 25, 2020
RESOLUTION 082520-6 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 August 25,
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 1 through 3
inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes — August 11, 2020
2. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $36,000 for two (2)
heart monitor defibrillators from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
3. Request approving the donation of five Fire and Rescue thermal imaging
cameras to Craig County
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
Chief Deputy Clerk
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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, AUGUST 25, 2020
RESOLUTION 082520-7 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.
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On motion of Supervisor Radford 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 pt�Plf' TESTE:
Deborah C. Jackal
Chief Deputy Clerk tjj 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, AUGUST 25, 2020
ORDINANCE 082520-8 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN A C-1
(LOW INTENSITY COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO ALLOW A MULTI-
FAMILY USE TO ACCOUNT FOR MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE
GROSS FLOOR AREA ON THE SITE ON APPROXIMATELY 1.116
ACRES, LOCATED AT 3220 MCVITTY ROAD, WINDSOR HILLS
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (TAX MAP NO. 076.20-01-12.00-0000)
WHEREAS, MCE Owner Occupied, LLP has filed a petition for a special use
permit to allow a multi -family use to account for more than 50 percent of the gross floor
area on the site located at 3220 McVitty Road (Tax Map No. 076.20-01-12.00-0000), in
a C-1 (low intensity commercial) district, in the Windsor Hills Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on July 28, 2020, and the
second reading and public hearing were held on August 25, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter on August 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission recommends approval of
the petition with conditions, as set forth in the staff report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows -
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1. The Board finds that the proposed special use meets the requirements of
Section 30-19-1 of the Roanoke County Code and that the proposed special use
conforms with the standards set forth in article IV, use and design standards of the
Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance.
2. The Board further finds that although the proposed special use is not
consistent with the "Neighborhood Conservation" future land use designation of the
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Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan, it is consistent with the "Transition" and
"Development" future land use designations which are adjacent to this site; and that the
proposed special use will have a minimum adverse impact on the surrounding
neighborhood and community.
3. The special use permit is hereby APPROVED with the following
conditions:
a. The site shall be developed in substantial conformance with the
"Concept Site Plan" prepared by Craighead and Associates dated May
23, 2020, subject to any changes required during the site plan review
process.
b. The site shall be developed in general conformance with the existing
building proposed renovations - Phase 1 and 2, Exhibits B and E,
prepared by Craighead and Associates dated May 23, 2020, subject to
any changes required during the commercial building plan review
process.
c. The proposed freestanding sign shall be developed in substantial
conformance with the McVitty Commons Signage, Exhibit D, dated
June 11, 2020. The freestanding sign shall only be lit from the ground
and shall not cause glare on adjoining properties or roads. There shall
be no neon signage or electronic message boards on the property.
d. The maximum number of apartments shall be limited to 16.
e. Free standing light poles, including lighting fixtures, shall not be more
than 18 feet above grade. All exterior lights shall be down -lit or
shielded so as not to direct glare onto adjoining streets or residential
properties.
4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final
passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The provisions of this special use
permit are not severable. Invalidation of any word, phrase, clause, sentence or
paragraph shall invalidate the remainder.
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On motion of Supervisor Radford to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
A CORY TESTE:
Debbrah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clem the Board of Supervisors
cc: Philip Thompson, Director of Planning
Tarek Moneir, Director of Development
Rebecca James, Zoning Administrator
Kenneth Fay, Director of Real Estate
Rachel Lower, Senior Assistant 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, AUGUST 25, 2020
ORDINANCE 082520-9 REZONING APPROXIMATELY 9.99 ACRES
FROM AG -1 (AGRICULTURAL/RURAL LOW DENSITY) DISTRICT TO C-
2 (HIGH INTENSITY COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A HOTEL/MOTEL/MOTOR LODGE, LOCATED
NEAR THE 2700 BLOCK OF WILDWOOD ROAD AND THE 1700 BLOCK
OF SKYVIEW ROAD, CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (TAX MAP
NOS 044.04-01-07.00-0000 AND 044.04-01-12.00-0000)
WHEREAS, Om Shree Hospitality, LLC is requesting to rezone approximately 9.99
acres (located near the 2700 block of Wildwood Road and the 1700 block of Skyview
Road, in the Catawba Magisterial District) from an AG -1 (agricultural/rural low density)
district to a C-2 (high intensity commercial) district, for the construction of a
hotel/motel/motor lodge; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on July 28, 2020, and the
second reading and public hearing were held on August 25, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter on August 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the petition as
requested; and
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows -
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1. The petition of Om Shree Hospitality, LLC to rezone approximately 9.99
acres (located near the 2700 block of Wildwood Road and the 1700 block
of Skyview Road, in the Catawba Magisterial District) from an AG -1
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(agricultural/rural low density) district to a C-2 (high intensity commercial)
district, for the construction of a hotel/motel/motor lodge, is approved;
2. The Board finds that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the purpose
and intent of the County's Comprehensive Plan and good zoning practice,
and will not result in a substantial detriment to the community.
3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final
passage. The Zoning Administrator is directed to amend the zoning district
map to reflect the change in zoning classification authorized by this
ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor Mahoney
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: Supervisor Hooker
A
DeborM C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Cle* t the Board of Supervisors
cc: Philip Thompson, Director of Planning
Tarek Moneir, Director of Development
Rebecca James, Zoning Administrator
Kenneth Fay, Director of Real Estate
Rachel Lower, Senior Assistant County Attorney
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