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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, MARCH 23, 2021
RESOLUTION 032321-1EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO WILLIAM DAVID
COCHRANE, SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, UPON HIS
RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN FORTY-ONE (41) YEARS OF
SERVICE
WHEREAS,William David Cochranewas employed by Roanoke CountyonJune
11, 1979; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cochraneretired on January 1, 2021, after forty-one (41) years and
seven (7) months of devoted, faithful and expertserviceto Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS,Mr. Cochrane,through his employment with Roanoke County, has been
instrumental in improving the quality of life and providing services to the citizens of
Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, throughout Mr. Cochrane’stenure with Roanoke County, he provided
exemplary service to the citizens of Roanoke County, primarily inhis duties with the
Physically Unable and Premium Service collection programs. Mr. Cochrane provided door
service to some of the most vulnerable of our population; and for many, Mr. Cochrane was
their only connection to the outside world. He was the cheerful, helpful face of Roanoke
County Solid Wastethat they saw faithfully each week. Mr. Cochrane filled many roles in
the Solid Waste department apart from his regular responsibilities from being a backup
automated truck driver to his highly skilled bear container engineering. Mr. Cochrane was
diligent and creative in finding the best fit for the latches to keep the bears from accessing
garbage in the containers that many residents now greatly appreciate. Mr. Cochrane
performed all of his varied tasks with a friendly demeanor and willingness to help;he is a
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CETNER
ON TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021
RESOLUTION032321-2OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA IN RELATION TO APPROVING
ROANOKE COUNTY SUPPORT OF FINANCING BY THE ROANOKE
VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke is a member jurisdiction of the Roanoke Valley
Resource Authority (the "RVRA") pursuant to the Amended and Restated Roanoke Valley
Resource Authority Member and Facilities Use Agreement dated as of July 1, 2016,
between the RVRA, the County of Roanoke, Virginia ("Roanoke County"), the City of
Roanoke ("Roanoke City"), the Town of Vinton, Virginia ("Vinton") and the City of Salem,
Virginia ("Salem") (together, the “Member Localities”); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) has been informed that the
RVRA intends to pursue Phase III of its Facilities Modifications & Improvements Project,
which will, among other things, improve direct truck access to the Authority's Smith Gap
Regional Landfill and related improvements (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the RVRA has applied to the Virginia Resources Authority (the "VRA")
for financing assistance in connection with the Project; and
WHEREAS, the VRA's approval of the RVRA's application is subject to final credit
approval, which final credit approval is expected to include a moral obligation pledge of
each of the Member Localitiesthat would be evidenced in separatesupport agreements
between the Member Localities and the VRA; and
WHEREAS, the RVRA desires to proceed with the Project and has requestedthat
Roanoke County provide its approval to the RVRA pursuing financing for the Project
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cc: F. Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
Nancy Horn, Commissioner of the Revenue
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
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cc: F. Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
Nancy Horn, Commissioner of the Revenue
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
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cc: F. Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
Nancy Horn, Commissioner of the Revenue
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORSOF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021
RESOLUTION 032321-6ADOPTINGAN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVEPLAN FOR ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA:
INCORPORATING THE DRAFT (DATED JANUARY 8, 2021)OAK
GROVE CENTER PLAN
WHEREAS, §15.2-2223 of the Code of Virginiarequires that every jurisdiction
shall adopta comprehensiveplan for the physical development of their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, § 15.2-2230 of the Code of Virginia requires that the Planning
Commission review the comprehensive plan at least once every five years to determine
whether it is advisable to amend the plan; and
WHEREAS, it isproposed that the Comprehensive Planbe amended to
incorporate theDraft Oak GroveCenter Plan, dated January 8, 2021,into the
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan on February 2, 2021, after posting,
advertisement andnotices as required by § 15.2-2225 and § 15.2-2204 of the Code of
Virginia.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1)The Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended by incorporating theDraft
Oak GroveCenter Plan, dated January 8, 2021,into the Comprehensive
Planwith the followingadditionalamendment:
a.The Plan’s Community Engagement section shall be updated to
incorporate information regardingpublic hearings held by the City of
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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, MARCH 23, 2021
EMERGENCY032321-7ORDINANCEREADOPTING ORDINANCE
033120-1, TO EFFECTUATE TEMPORARY CHANGES IN CERTAIN
DEADLINES
AND
TO MODIFY PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING PRACTICES
AND PROCEDURESTO 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,July 14, 2020;
September 8, 2020,November 4, 2020; December 15, 2021; and again on February 9,
2021; 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 March 23, 2021; 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 ORDAINEDby theBoard of Supervisors of the County
of Roanoke, Virginia:
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ACTION NO. A-032321-8.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:March 23, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Confirmation of appointments to the Local Office on Aging
(LOA)
SUBMITTED BY:Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY:Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Confirmation of appointment to the Local Office on Aging (LOA)
BACKGROUND:
The CEO and President of LOA has recommended the reappointment of Gloria Clark,
as a citizen at large representative to the LOA Advisory Council for an additional two(2)
year term to expire March 31, 2021.
It is the consensus of the Board of Supervisors to confirm thisappointment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends confirmation of the above appointment.
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Supervisor Hookermoved to approve the staff recommendation to confirm the
appointment. Supervisor Mahoneyseconded the motion. Motion approved.
YesNoAbsent
Mr. Mahoney
Ms. Hooker
Mr. North
Mr. Radford
Mr. Peters
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ACTION NO. A-032321-8.b
ITEM NO. J-3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:March 23, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of
$5,872 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 $5,872 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 $5,872. 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 equipmentincluding 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.
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DISCUSSION:
The funds received from the Commonwealth of Virginia have been earmarked for
maintenance needs for the Clerk of Circuit Court, 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 $5,872. to the Clerk of Circuit Court from
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Supervisor Hooker moved to accept and allocate the funds.Supervisor Mahoney
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
YesNoAbsent
Mr. Mahoney
Ms. Hooker
Mr. North
Mr. Radford
Mr. Peters
cc:Jill Camilletti,Deputy Clerk IV
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
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ACTION NO. A-032321-8.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:March 23, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of
$3,000 from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
(DWR) to retrofit current trash containers to make them bear
resistant
SUBMITTED BY:Doug Blount
Director of General Services and Parks, Recreation
APPROVED BY:Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Acceptance and allocation of a $3,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Wildlife
Resources (DWR) to retrofit current County solid waste containers to make them bear
resistant.
BACKGROUND:
The County’s Department of General Services and Parks, Recreation and Tourism
maintains a successful and cost-effective voluntary program for citizens to help mitigate
access by bears and other wildlife to their County-provided solid waste containers.
Such access provides an unwantedrecurring food source for animals, creates litter on
property and roadsides, and can result in expensive repairs and replacement of solid
waste cans.
DISCUSSION:
Per citizen requests, County staff purchases and installs the hardware needed to make
thecurrent containers bear resistant. Participating citizens pay a one-time fee of $30
for the modifications to the container. The Virginia DWR grant helps offset the total cost
of the hardware and the labor required to retrofit the container.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Awarded grant funds total $3,000, and will be used to supplement the existing program.
No County match is required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends accepting and allocating grant funds of $3,000 from Virginia DWR.
Supervisor Hooker moved to accept and allocate the funds. Supervisor Mahoney
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
YesNoAbsent
Mr. Mahoney
Ms. Hooker
Mr. North
Mr. Radford
Mr. Peters
cc: Doug Blount, Director of General Services and Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
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