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Home My WebLink About11/17/2020 - Adopted Board Records AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 ORDINANCE 111720-1AUTHORIZING ARETENTION BONUS TO ACTIVE, SWORN POLICE OFFICERS AND ACTIVE POLICE RECRUITS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTYPOLICE DEPARTMENT, WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY ROANOKE COUNTY ON APRIL 1, 2021,IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500FROM GENERAL FUNDS WHEREAS, Roanoke County is currently experiencing a marked increase in sworn police officer attrition; and WHEREAS, departing officers have expressed concern regarding several matters, including 1) pay and benefits, 2) legislative efforts to remove certain legal protections with respect to sovereign and qualified immunityand 3) negative media portrayal of policing, in general; and WHEREAS, the pool of qualified and applicants for police officers is insufficient to fill vacancies; and WHEREAS, Section 15.2-1508 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, authorizes the governing body of any locality to paymonetary bonusesto its officers and employees,and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County deems that it is in its best interests to authorize the payment ofa one-time retention bonusto recognize the services rendered by Roanoke County police officersduring these difficulttimes, and to incentivize such police officers to remain employed by Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on November 17, 2020; andbecause County Administration would like toquicklydeter any further resignations Page 1of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 17, 2020 ORDINANCE 111720-2AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 304 ACRES OF LAND OFF OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD ADJACENT TO READ MOUNTAIN PRESERVE IDENTIFIED AS ROANOKE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBERS 028.00-01-08.00-0000 AND 028.00-01-09.00-0000, HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Matilda Holland Bradshaw, Trustee of a Trust Agreement Dated November 27, 1982, Matilda Holland Bradshaw, Ida Mae Holland Perkins, Andrews Holland Oakey, Stephen Cannella, Ellen Andrews Hunter, and Lucy Bassett Andrews, Trustee of the James Buchanan Andrews, II Declaration of Trust Dated April 26, 2005 as Amended and Restated on May 2, 2006 are the owners of approximately 27.6962 acres located in Roanoke County and identified as Roanoke County Tax Map Number 028.00-01-08.00-0000; and WHEREAS, Matilda Holland Bradshaw, Trustee of a Trust Agreement Dated November 27, 1982,is the owner of approximately 276.5393 acres located in both Roanoke County and Botetourt County, identified as Roanoke County Tax Map Number 028.00-01-09.00-0000, and unidentified on the land records of Botetourt County; and WHEREAS, the landowners have agreed to sell the two parcelscollectively (approximately 304 acres) to Roanoke County for $610,000.00, with the purchase price for the 27.6962 acre parcel being $55,530.00and the purchase price for the 276.5393 acre parcel being $554,470.00; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Outdoors Foundation(“VOF”)has awarded Roanoke County $620,054.00 from the Forest CORE Fund grant program for the acquisition and protection ofboth parcels; and Page 1of 4 WHEREAS, in accordance with the VOFForest CORE Fund grant requirements, Roanoke County(upon the County’s purchase of the parcels)shall convey an open- space easement on the two parcels designating the property in perpetuity as open- space land in accordance with the Open-Space Land Act (Virginia Code § 10.1-1700 et seq.) including § 10.1-1701of the Codeof Virginia (1950), as amended; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the VOFForest CORE Fund grant requirements, Roanoke County (upon the County’s purchase of the parcels) shall agree to certain restrictions to be imposed in perpetuity set forth in a deed ofeasement to be granted to the VOFproviding permanent forest protection; and WHEREAS, there is no local match required for the grant, and Read Mountain Alliance has also pledged $30,000towards the project cost, with their fiscal agent being the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy; and WHEREAS, on February 11, 2020, the Board of Supervisors appropriated $620,054from the VOF Forest CORE Fund grant program and $30,000from the Read Mountain Alliance for the purchase of the land, easements, and acquisition costs; and WHEREAS, the two parcels will be used in the same manner as the current Read Mountain Preserve, and will be owned and maintained by Roanoke County for outdoor recreation, open-space, and forestry protection in perpetuity for year-round public access; and WHEREAS, the County has facilitated and reviewedan environmental assessment, an ALTA/ASTM survey, an appraisal, and a title exam on the property; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke Countyhas determined that it is in the public interest to acquire these properties; and Page 2of 4 WHEREAS, §18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this ordinance to be held on November 4, 2020, and the second reading to be held on November 17, 2020; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1.That the acquisition ofapproximately 27.6962 acres located in Roanoke County, Virginia (Tax Map No. 028.00-01-08.00-0000) is hereby authorized and approved at the purchase price of $55,530.00. 2.That the acquisition of approximately 276.5393 acres located in both Roanoke County, Virginia(Roanoke County Tax Map No. 028.00-01-09.00- 0000)as well as Botetourt County, Virginia (unidentified on the land records of Botetourt County) is hereby authorized and approved at the purchase price of $554,470.00. 3.That (upon the County’s purchase of the parcels) the conveyance of an open- space easement designating the parcelsin perpetuity as open-space land in accordance with the Open-Space Land Act(Virginia Code § 10.1-1700 et seq.) including § 10.1-1701 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, is hereby authorized and approved. 4.That (upon the County’s purchase of the parcels) the dedication of certain restrictions to be imposed in perpetuity set forth in deeds of easements on the parcels granted to the VOF providing permanent forest protection is authorized and approved. Page 3of 4 ACTION NO. A-111720-3.a ITEM NO.J-2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE:November 17, 2020 AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $61,732.18 from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bulletproof Vest Partnership to the Roanoke County Police Department SUBMITTED BY:Howard B. Hall Chief of Police APPROVED BY:Daniel R. O’Donnell County Administrator ISSUE: The acceptance and allocation of $61,732.18 from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) grant. BACKGROUND: The U.S. Department of Justice's Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) grant, created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of1988, is a unique Department of Justice initiative designed to provide a critical resource to state and local law enforcement. Since 1999, the BVP program has awarded more than 13,000 jurisdictions a total of $467 million in federal funding for the purchase of over 1 million ballistic vests. DISCUSSION: The U.S. Department of Justice's Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) has awarded the Roanoke County Police Department grant funds to assist in the purchase of protective vests for officers. FISCAL IMPACT: The total amount of the grant awarded is $61,732.18, which includes a fifty percent (50%) match. The U.S. Department of Justice grant funds a total of $30,866.09 and the County match of $30,866.09 was appropriated by the Board of Supervisors in the fiscal Page 1of 2 year 2020-2021 police department's budget. No additional appropriation of County funds is required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the acceptance and allocation of grant funds in the amount of $61,732.18 to the police department from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bulletproof Vest Partnership. VOTE: Supervisor Mahoneymoved to accept and allocate the grant funds.Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. YesNoAbsent Mr. Mahoney Mr. Hooker Mr. North Mr. Peters Mr. Radford cc: Howard B. Hall, Chief of Police Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services Page 2of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17,2020 RESOLUTION111720-3.bESTABLISHING A MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1.That for calendar year 2021, the regular meetings of the Board of Supervisorsof Roanoke County, Virginia, are set forth below with public hearings scheduled for 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise advertised. Tuesday, January 12,2021at 2:00 pm (Organizational Meeting) Tuesday, January 12,2021at 3pm Tuesday, January 26,2021at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, February 9,2021at 3 pm Tuesday, February 23,2021at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, March 9,2021at 3 pm Tuesday, March 23,2021at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, April 13,2021at 3 pm Tuesday, April 27,2021at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, May 11,2021at 3 pm Tuesday, May 25,2021at 3 pm and7 pm Tuesday, June 8,2021at 3 pm Tuesday, June 22,2021at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, July 13,2021at 3 pm Tuesday, July 27,2021at3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, August 10,2021at 3 pm Tuesday, August 24,2021at 3:00 pm and 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 7,2021at 3 pm Tuesday, September 21,2021at 3 pm and 7 pm Page 1of 2 ACTION NO. A-111720-3.c ITEM NO. J-4 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE:November 17, 2020 AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $18,073 from the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant SUBMITTED BY:Eric Orange Sheriff APPROVED BY:Daniel R. O’Donnell County Administrator ISSUE: Accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $18,073 to the Sheriff'sOffice from the U. S. Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant Program BACKGROUND: The United States Department of Justice administers and oversees the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This program is designed to help State, local and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. DISCUSSION: The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office continues to prioritize a strong commitment to the citizens by ameliorating the professionalism of thestaff through participation in FBI- LEEDA training. FISCAL IMPACT: Federal grant funds total $18,073 and no County match is required. Page 1of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends accepting and allocating $18,073 to the Sheriff's Office for the Edward ByrneMemorial Justice Assistance Grant. VOTE: Supervisor Mahoney moved to accept and allocate the grant funds. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. YesNoAbsent Mr. Mahoney Mr. Hooker Mr. North Mr. Peters Mr. Radford cc: Eric Orange, Sheriff Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services Page 2of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORSOF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 RESOLUTION 111720-4ACCEPTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION ON THE PETITION OF APPALACHIAN POWER AND THE ROANOKE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO REVIEW A PROPOSED SUBSTATION AND OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES PURSUANT TO VA. CODE § 15.2- 2232 FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, Va. Code § 15.2-2232 requires thatno expansion of a public utility facility shall be constructed, established or authorized, unless and until the general location or approximate location, character, and extent thereof has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission as being substantially in accord with the adopted comprehensive plan or part thereof; and WHEREAS, Va. Code § 15.2-2232 requires the Planning Commission to communicate its findings to the governing body, indicating its approval or disapproval, and allows the governing body to overrule the action of the Planning Commission by a majority vote; and WHEREAS, Appalachian Power and the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority submitted an application to review a proposed substation and overhead transmission lines for consistency with the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application on November 2, 2020, and determined that the proposed substation and overhead transmission lines were substantially in accord with the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan; and Page 1of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 17, 2020 ORDINANCE 111720-5DENYING A REZONING APPROXIMATELY 9.55 ACRES FROM R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO AR (AGRICULTURAL/RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT, AND TO OBTAIN A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A BROADCASTING TOWER (CELL TOWER) APPROXIMATELY 137 FEET IN HEIGHT, LOCATED AT 420 SWAN DRIVE(TAX MAP NO.061.02-01-51.00-0000), VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Milestone Tower Limited Partnership IV is requesting to rezone approximately 9.55 acres from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to AR (Agricultural/Residential) District, and to obtain a special use permit for a broadcasting tower (cell tower) approximately 137 feet in height, located at 420 Swan Drive, in the Vinton Magisterial District; and WHEREAS, the subject property is owned by the Board of Supervisorsof Roanoke County, Virginia, which authorized the applicant to submit the application for a rezoning and a special use permit on August 11, 2020, pursuant to Resolution 081120- 1; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on October 20, 2020, and the second reading and public hearing were held on November 17, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on November 2, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the petitionfor rezoning, and recommends approval of the special use permit (with conditions); and WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law. Page 1of 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1.The petition of Milestone Tower Limited Partnership IV to rezone approximately 9.55 acres (Tax Map No. 061.02-01-51.00-0000) from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to AR (Agricultural/Residential) District, is denied. 2.The Board finds that the proposed rezoning isinconsistent with the purpose and intent of the County’s adopted comprehensive plan and good zoning practice, or will result in a substantial detriment to the community. 3.The petition of Milestone Tower Limited Partnership IV to obtain a special use permit for a broadcast tower on approximately 9.55 acres (Tax Map No.061.02-01-51.00-0000) is denied. 4.The Board further finds, based upon substantial evidence contained in the written recordthat the proposed special use permit request is not in conformance with the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan, or will have more than a minimum adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood and community. 5.Thisordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final passage. 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