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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL13, 2021
RESOLUTION 041321-1APPROVING THE ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022UPON CERTAIN
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, State Code 22.1-93 requires the governing body of a County to prepare
and approve an annual budget for education purposes by May 15 or within thirty (30) days
of the receipt by the County of the estimates of State funds, whichever shall later occur;
and
WHEREAS, theRoanoke County School Board approved their fiscal year 2021-
2022budget on March25, 2021; and
WHEREAS, as a formality, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will need to
approve the resolution for the budget, however this does not authorize the spending of
funds until such time as the appropriation ordinance is approvedonMay 11, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the appropriation of Roanoke County Public Schoolsfunds net of the
American Rescue Plan Act totals $199,476,263,and will occur as part of the adoption of
the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget ordinances; and
WHEREAS, approximately $9.75 million from the American Rescue Plan Act will be
brought to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors as a separate item to be
appropriated at a later date.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia that the fiscal year 2020-2021Roanoke County Public Schools budget as set forth
by the School Board’s adoption on March25, 2021,excluding the approximately $9.75
million from the American Rescue Plan Act, a copy of which is incorporated by reference
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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, APRIL 13,2021
RESOLUTION 041321-2SETTING THE ALLOCATION PERCENTAGE
FORPERSONAL PROPERTYTAX RELIEF IN ROANOKE COUNTY
FOR THE 2021TAX YEAR
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 58.1-3524
(C) (2) and Section 58.1-3912 (E) of the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 1 of
the Acts of Assembly2004 Special Session I,and as set forth in item 503.E (Personal
Property Tax Relief Programor “PPTRA”) of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly,
a qualifying vehicle (as defined in Section 58.1-3523 of the Code of Virginia) with a
taxablesitus within the County commencing January 1, 2021, shall receivepersonal
property tax relief; and,
WHEREAS,this resolution is adopted pursuant to Ordinance 122005-10 adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on December 20, 2005.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, as follows:
1. That tax relief shall be allocated so as to eliminate personal property taxation
for qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less.
2. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued from$1,001to $20,000 will be
eligible for 52.28% tax relief.
3. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall only
receive 52.28%taxrelief on the first $20,000 of value; and
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021
RESOLUTION 041321-3AUTHORIZING THE ROANOKE VALLEY-
ALLEGHANY REGIONALCOMMISSION TO AMEND ITS CHARTER TO
REDUCE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission(“The
Commission”)is seeking to amend its charter to reduce the number of Commissioners
serving on its Board from 38 to 30; and
WHEREAS,the member governments of the Commission are the Counties of
Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke; the Cities of Covington, Roanoke and
Salem; and the Towns of Clifton Forge, Rocky Mount, and Vinton; and
WHEREAS, in April of 2019 the Chair of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional
Commission directed Commission staff to review the board size of peer Commissions,
absentee and attendance data of the Commission, and requirements of the Code of
Virginiaregarding the Commission’s board structure; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission board was
determined to be the second largest board in the Commonwealth, behind only the
Hampton Roads Planning District Commissionwith 47 members;and
WHEREAS,it was determined that under current Charter rulesand population
forecasts the Commission Board was expected to grow even larger in 2022 with an
additional member from the City of Roanoke, bringing the total to seven representatives
comprised of four elected officials; and
WHEREAS,a Restructuring Committee was formed in October of 2020to review
staff research and produce a recommendation to the full Board; and
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WHEREAS, after reviewing the research and conferring with their local governing
bodies as well as chief administrative officers for Commission member jurisdictions, the
members of the Restructuring Committee recommended changes to the membership
formula for the Commission Board; the addition of a provision for alternate members of
the Board to provide flexibility to member governments; and clarification on the definition
of Population for purposes of determining membership; and,
WHEREAS, the Commission Board voted to accept the recommendations of the
Restructuring Committee at the February 25, 2021 meeting of the Commission; and,
WHEREAS,Article II, Section 1of the Charter shall be amended to read: “The
membership of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission shall be composed
of representatives of the member governmental subdivisions, on the basis of two
members from each governmental subdivision, at least one of whom is an elected
member of the governing body of the subdivision. In addition, each governmental
subdivision with population in excess of 25,000 and less than 50,000 shall appoint one
additional member who must be an elected official of the governing body of the
subdivision. Each governmental subdivision with a population in excess of 50,000 shall
further appoint one additional member, who may but need not be an elected official of the
governing body of the subdivision, provided that at least a majority, but not substantially
more than a majority, of the Commission members shall be elected officials of the
governing bodies of the governmental subdivisions. In determining the population of
counties, the numerical total shall be exclusive of participating towns who have a
population of three thousand, five hundred; said towns are eligible to have at least two
representatives; and
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WHEREAS,Article II, Section 2 of theCharter shall be amended to read:
“"Population," unless a different census is clearly set forth, means the number of
inhabitants according to the United States census latest preceding the time at which any
provision dependent upon population is being applied, or the time as of which it is being
construed, unless there is available an annual estimate of population prepared by the
Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service of the University of Virginia, which has been
filed with the Department of Housing and Community Development, in which event the
estimate shall govern.”; and
WHEREAS,Article II, Section 6 shall be added to the Charter, reading: “Each
governmental subdivision of the Commission shall have the option of appointing an
alternate member. An alternate member shall be entitled to receive notice of all meetings
of the Commission and of all meetings of committees of which the appointed member is
a part, and to attend and vote at any such meeting at which the appointed member is not
personally present. When appointing alternates for an elected official of the governing
body, the governmental subdivision must appoint a member of the same governing
body.”; and
WHEREAS, any changes to the Commission charter must be approved
unanimously by the governing bodies of all Commission member jurisdictions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDthat the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Roanokeapproves the above Charterchanges of the Roanoke Valley-
Alleghany Regional Commission.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021
RESOLUTION041321-5SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON PERSONAL
PROPERTYSITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR
YEAR 2021
BE ITRESOLVEDby the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1.That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2021, and
ending December 31, 2021, be, and hereby is, set for a tax rate of$3.50per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable, tangible personal property, excluding that
class of personal property generally designated as machinery and tools as set forth in
Section 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and excluding all those
classes of household goods and personal effects as are defined in Sections 58.1-3504 and
58.1-3505 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, but including the property separately
classified by Sections 58.1-3500, 58.1-3501, 58.1-3502, 58.1-3506 in the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, of public service corporations based upon the assessed value
thereof fixed by the State Corporation Commission and duly certified.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021
RESOLUTION041321-6SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON A
CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY -MACHINERY AND
TOOLS-SITUATE INROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
2021
BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1.That there be, and hereby is, established as a separate class of personal
property in Roanoke County those items of personal property set forth in Section 58.1-
3507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as machinery
and tools.
2.That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2021, and
ending December 31, 2021, be, and hereby is, set for a tax rate of$2.85per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable, tangible personal property as herein
established as a separate classification for tax purposes and as more fully defined by
Section 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Codeof Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as
machinery and tools.
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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, APRIL 13, 2021
ORDINANCE 041321-7AMENDING CHAPTER 7(BUILDING
REGULATIONS), ARTICLE IV(UNSAFE BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES), SECTION 7-62 (APPEALS FROM DECISIONS
RENDERED UNDER ARTICLE) OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS,Section 7-16 of the Roanoke County Code adopts and incorporates
the VirginiaUniform Statewide Building Code (the “USBC”) into the Roanoke County
Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 106.1 of the USBC, a locality’s building official is
charged with enforcing the provisions of the USBC. The County’s building official is
referredto as the Building Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, at present, Section 7-62 of the County Code, which pertains to
appeals from determinations made by the Building Commissioner, conflicts with Section
119.5 of the USBC. Section 7-62 requires that appeals be noted to the local board of
building code appeals within ten (10) days of receipt of the Building Commissioner’s
determination and Section 119.5 of the USBC requires that such appeals be noted within
thirty (30) calendar days; and
WHEREFORE, it is proposed that the County Code be amended to be consistent
with the USBC; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on March 23, 2021, and
the second reading and public hearing wereheld on April 13, 2021.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors as follows:
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Note: Text additions are in red font. Text deletions are in red font and are struck through.
1.Chapter 7 (Building Regulations), Article IV (Unsafe Buildings and
Structures), Section 7-62(a) (Appeals from decisions rendered under article) of the
Roanoke County Codeis hereby amended to read and provide as follows:
Sec. 7-62. –Appeals from decisions rendered under article.
(a)A decision rendered by the building official in the enforcement of this article may
be appealed to the building code board of adjustments and appeals, provided such
appeal is made submitted in writingto the local building code board of adjustments
and appealswithin ten (10)thirty (30) calendardaysof receipt of the decision being
appealed, as set forth in Section 119.5 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building
Code as it may be amended from time to time.in a manner and form to be
specified by the building official; provided, however, not subject to appeal. Before
rendering a decision in favor of the appellant, the building code board of
adjustments and appeals must serve as a committee of the whole and conduct an
on-site investigation of the building or structure in question and clearly determine
that the condition of the same poses no threat to the health, safety or general
welfare of the citizens of the county.
2.This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
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Note: Text additions are in red font. Text deletions are in red font and are struck through.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021
ORDINANCE 041321-8AUTHORIZING THE GRANTINGOF A NEW 30’
DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
ROANOKE COUNTY,ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE WILLIAM
LIVINGSTON WHITWELL REVOCABLE TRUST (TAX MAP NO. 027.12-
06-02.00-0000), LOCATED AT 1252 KEFFIELD STREET, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT
WHEREAS,it appears thatimprovements to a drainage system located at 1252
Keffield Street(Tax Map No. 027.12-06-02.00-0000), in the HollinsMagisterial District,
are needed; and
WHEREAS, in order to assist the property ownerinmaking such drainage system
improvements, the County has requested that the property ownergrant a newthirty foot
(30’)drainage easementto the County; and
WHEREAS,the property owner hasagreed to convey the newthirty foot (30’)
drainage easement to the County; and
WHEREAS, Section 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 was held on March 23, 2021, and the second reading and
public hearing washeld on April 13, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1.That theconveyance of a new thirty foot (30’)drainageeasementby The
William Livingston Whitwell Revocable Trust to the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors,in the HollinsMagisterial District, located at 1252 Keffield Street(Tax Map
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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, APRIL 13, 2021
RESOLUTION 041321-9.bEXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO SANDRA H.
WALTON, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE VALUATION,
UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER FIFTEEN (15) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS,Sandra H. Walton was employed by Roanoke CountyonDecember 19,
2005; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Walton retired on January 1, 2021,after fifteen (15) years of
devoted, faithful and expertserviceto Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS,Ms. Walton throughout heremployment with Roanoke County, has
been instrumental in improving the quality of life and providing services to the citizens of
Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, throughout Ms. Walton’stenure with Roanoke County, shebrought
years of appraisal experience and expertise to the Real Estate Department;and
WHEREAS, Ms. Walton, alongwithall her daily duties, was responsible for training,
mentoring and development of all new appraisal staffandshe provided guidance through
their licensingand certificationprocess; and
WHEREAS,Ms. Waltoncontributed to the county in addition to appraisal practice as
a participant in the Lean Program. She also took arole in development of The Community
Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Walton also contributed to the assessment profession through her
involvement and membership in the professional organization International Association of
Assessing Officers (IAAO) and its Virginia Chapter. There she served as Arrangements
Liaison and Committee Chair representing Roanoke Countyas host of the 2017 Annual
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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, APRIL 13,2021
RESOLUTION 041321-9.cEXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TOSTEPHEN
GEORGE SIMON,CHIEF OF FIRE ANDRESCUE,UPON HIS
RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN TWENTY-SIX(26)YEARS OF
SERVICE
WHEREAS,Chief Simonwasemployed by Roanoke County on November 28,
1994; and
WHEREAS,Chief SimonretiredonApril 1, 2021, after twenty-sixyearsandfour
monthsofdevoted, faithful and expertserviceto Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS,during Chief Simon’stenure with the Fire and RescueDepartment, he
served as the Chief,Deputy Chief, Division Chief, Battalion Chief, EMS Captainand Fire
Lieutenantandhired initiallyas a Paramedic/Firefighter; and servedwith professionalism
and dedication in providing services to the citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS,Chief Simon was instrumental in the development of the current EMS
System, Ambulance Billing System, Station Alerting System, Computer-Aided Dispatch
System, the County-wide Access Control System, and the regional hiring process; and
WHEREAS,Chief Simon was an innovative leader implementing multiple programs
to improve fire and rescue services in the County,such as the Wildland Cooperative
Agreement with the U.S. Forest Service, partnership with Appalachian Trail Conservancy,
anddevelopment of the Department’s Swift-Water Rescue Team;and
WHEREAS,Chief Simon was effective at managing the financial resources of the
Department and acquiring multiple grants to help with vehicle and building improvements
along with receiving two SAFER Grants to improve staffing levels;and
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ACTION NO. A-041321-9.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:April 13, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Confirmation of appointment to the Roanoke Valley
Greenway Commission (At-Large)
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 Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission
BACKGROUND:
Gregory Walter’s three (3)-year appointment to the Roanoke Valley Greenway
Commission expired April 8, 2021.
DISCUSSION:
It is the consensus of the Board of Supervisors to reappoint Mr. Walter to an additional
three (3)-year term to expire April 8, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this appointment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends confirmation of this appointment.
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Supervisor Radfordmoved to approve the staff recommendation to confirm the
appointment. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved.
YesNoAbsent
Mr. Mahoney
Ms. Hooker
Mr. North
Mr. Radford
Mr. Peters
cc:Liz Belcher, Roanoke Valley Greenway Project Coordinator
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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,APRIL 13, 2021
RESOLUTION 041321-9APPROVINGAND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J-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 April 13,
2021,designated as Item J-Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred
in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through5
inclusive, as follows:
1.Approval of minutes –February 9, 2021; February 29, 2021
2.Confirmation of appointment to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission(At-
Large)
3.Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors to Sandra H.
Walton, Assistant Director of Real Estate Valuation, upon her retirement after
fifteen (15) years of service
4.Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Stephen G. Simon, Chief of Fire & Rescue, upon his retirement after
twenty-six (26) years of service
5.Proclamation recognizing the week of April 11-17, 2021, as National
Telecommunicators Week in Roanoke County
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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, APRIL 13, 2021
RESOLUTION 041321-10CERTIFYING 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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