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Home My WebLink About1/26/2021 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTERON TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 RESOLUTION 012621-1OF APPRECIATION TO DAVID F. RADFORD FOR HISSERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OFSUPERVISORSIN 2020 WHEREAS, David F. Radford served as Chairman of the Roanoke CountyBoard of Supervisors during 2020; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Radford’sterm as Chairman, the County achieved a variety of accomplishments, including: Adapting to the challenges of continuing to serve the citizens of Roanoke County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adjusting operations while facilities were closed in order to conduct business, stay connected with individuals and families, and provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Providing aid to small businesses, granting short term financial assistance to citizens, and making important infrastructure improvements, utilizing federal CARES Act funding and other grants. The first Illuminights event, bringing in more than 43,000 visitors to Explore Park. Continued growth at Explore Park through its vendor partners. Acquisition of additional land to double the size of the Read Mountain Preserve. Emphasizing support of our public safety departments to ensure our citizens enjoy living in a safe and healthy community. Ensuring adequate emergency response capabilities and improved coverage to further protect our community through a $3 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security for fifteen additional firefighter positions. Numerous local, state and national awards and accolades for County programs and services. A broadband study to identify areas in the County that are either under- served or unserved by broadband services. $976,000 from the Governor’s new Fast Track Broadband program, enabling the County to advance broadband initiatives in the most rural parts of Roanoke County. Page 1of 3 Numerous transportation projects that will increase safety, ease traffic congestion, and widen busy roadways. The $13 million investment by Mack Trucks to produce a new line of medium duty trucks and create 250 new jobs at its Roanoke Valley Operations in the County. A $15,000 Community Development Block Grant for Opportunity Zone marketing of the Wood Haven Technology Park. Regional planning efforts with the City of Roanoke to move forward the Oak Grove Center Plan. Adoption of the Hollins Center Plan into the County’s Comprehensive Plan to guide growth and development of the area. A $20,000 Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund Grant for the Catawba Sustainability Center. WHEREAS, the Board recognizes Chairman Radford’scontribution to the economic growth in Roanoke County throughout his term; and WHEREAS, Chairman Radford emphasized sound financial strategies and practices and promoted regional projects and initiatives to benefit all the residents of the Roanoke Valley. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,does hereby extend its deepest appreciation to David F. Radfordfor his collaborative and steady leadership of the Board of Supervisorsas Chairman during 2020 and for hisbelief in democracy and championing of citizen participation in local government. Page 2of 3 ACTION NO.A-012621-2.a ITEM NO.H.2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE:January 26, 2021 AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $1,816 to the Clerk of Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Technology Trust Funds SUBMITTED BY:Jill Camilletti Deputy Clerk IV APPROVED BY:Daniel R. O’Donnell County Administrator ISSUE: Acceptance and allocation of funds in the amount of $1,816.00 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia BACKGROUND: Technology Trust Funds represent fees collected by the Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, and have been received from the State in the amount of $1,816.00. In accordance with State of Virginia Code Section 17.1-279 it is stated the Circuit Court Clerk's Office shall assess a $5.00 fee called Technology Trust Fund Fee. Each month, the Clerk's Office can request the fees that were assessed the previous month. The code section further states that four out of every five dollars of the fee shall be allocated by the Compensation Board from the trust fund for the purposes of obtaining and updating office automation and information technology equipment including software and conversion services; preserving, maintaining and enhancing court records, including but not limited to the costs of repairs, maintaining and enhancing court records, consulting services, service contracts, redaction of social security numbers from land records and system replacement or upgrades and improving public access to court records. Page 1of 2 DISCUSSION: The funds received from the Commonwealth of Virginia have been earmarked for maintenance needs for the Clerk of CircuitCourt, specifically towards the twice yearly maintenance bill from the Supreme Court for maintaining their records, equipment, etc. FISCAL IMPACT: All funds are provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia. No County matching funds are required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends accepting and allocating $1,816 to the Clerk of Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia. VOTE: Supervisor Northmoved to approve the staff recommendation to accept and allocate the grant funds. Supervisor Radfordseconded the motion. Motion approved. YesNoAbsent Mr. Mahoney Ms. Hooker Mr. North Mr. Radford Mr. Peters cc: JillCamilletti,Deputy Clerk IV Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director Page 2of 2 ACTION NO. A-012621-2.c ITEM NO. H-4 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE:January 26, 2021 AGENDA ITEM:Confirmation of appointments to the Roanoke County Audit Committee SUBMITTED BY:Deborah C. Jacks Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors APPROVED BY:Daniel R. O’Donnell County Administrator ISSUE: Confirmation of appointments DISCUSSION: Roanoke County Audit Committee: It is theconsensus of the Board to reappoint Phil C. North and P. Jason Peters to the Audit Committee for a one-year term that will expire December 31, 2021 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends confirmation of these appointments. Page 1of 2 VOTE: Supervisor North moved to approve the staff recommendation to confirm the appointments.Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. YesNoAbsent Mr. Mahoney Ms. Hooker Mr. North Mr. Radford Mr. Peters Page 2of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON JANUARY 26, 2021T RESOLUTION 012621-2.bREQUESTING ACCEPTANCEOFOLD YORK ROAD INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY SYSTEM WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached Addition Form AM-4.3, fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County;and WHEREAS, therepresentative for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has advised this Board that the street(s)meet the requirements established by theVirginia Department of Transportation’s Subdivision Street Requirements;and WHEREAS, theCounty and the Virginia Department of Transportation have entered into an agreement on March 9, 1999 for comprehensive stormwater detention, which applies to this request for addition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the street(s)described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to §33.2-705, Code of Virginia, and the Department's SubdivisionStreet Requirements, after receiving a copy of this resolution and all outstanding fees and documents required of the developer, whichever occurs last in time; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the ResidencyAdministratorfor the Virginia Department of Transportation. 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,JANUARY 26, 2021 ORDINANCE 012621-3REZONING APPROXIMATELY13.023 ACRES FROM R-1C (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT WITH CONDITIONS TO I-2 (HIGH INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT AND REZONING APPROXIMATELY 14.483 ACRES FROM I-2 (HIGH INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT TO AG-1 (AGRICULTURAL/RURAL LOW DENSITY) DISTRICT, LOCATED AT AND NEAR 5454 AEROSPACE ROAD, VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (TAX MAP NO. 090.00-03-12.03-0000) WHEREAS, Kent Wheeleris requesting to rezone approximately 13.023 acres from R-1C (Low Density Residential) District with Conditions to I-2 (High Intensity Industrial) District and to rezone approximately 14.483 acres from I-2 (High Intensity Industrial) District to AG-1 (Agricultural/Rural Low Density) District, on a parcel located at and near 5454 Aerospace Road, in the Vinton Magisterial District; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on December 15, 2020, and the second reading and public hearing were held on January 26, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on January 5, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the petitionas 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: 1.The petition of Kent Wheeler to rezone approximately 13.023 acres from R- 1C (Low Density Residential) District with conditions to I-2 (High Intensity Industrial) District, is approved. Page 1of 3 2.The Board finds thatthe proposed rezoning requestof the approximately 13.023acres is not consistent with the Future Land Use Designation of Conservation; however, the property is already being used for an industrial use, the rezoning will not bring about a major expansion of the current industrial use, it is consistent with an adjacent parcel which is also zoned I- 2 (High Intensity Industrial) District and is used for multiple industrial uses, is good zoning practice, and will not result in a substantial detriment to the community. 3.The petition of Kent Wheeler to rezone approximately 14.483 acres from I- 2 (High Intensity Industrial) District to AG-1 (Agricultural/Rural Low Density) District, is approved. 4.The Board finds that the proposed rezoning request of the approximately 14.483 acres is consistent with the purpose and intent of the County’s adopted comprehensive plan, is good zoning practice, and will not result in a substantial detriment to the community. 5.Thisordinance 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. Page 2of 3