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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/13/2021 - 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, JULY 13, 2021 RESOLUTION 071321-1HONORING THE HOMEPLACE RESTAURANT FOR 38 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS,the County of Roanoke is proud to have been the home to The Homeplace Restaurant since 1982 and has served the community with delicious family style southern cuisine for nearly four decades; and WHEREAS, this restaurant has been a staple of Roanoke County’s restaurant community and represented a signature expression of Southwest Virginia’s culinary culture; and WHEREAS, The Homeplace Restaurant also served as an important destination that gave Roanoke County character and provided scenery and cuisine that was beloved by Roanoke County residents and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, the Board wishes to acknowledge the dedication from the Wingate family to operate one of Roanoke County’s iconic local restaurants for 38 years; and NOW THEREFORE, we, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, does hereby present THE HOMEPLACE RESTAURANT with a Resolution of Appreciation; and FURTHER, the Board extends its deep appreciation Wingate family and the employees of The Homeplace Restaurant for their many contributions to our community, the local economy, and our citizens. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021 RESOLUTION 071321-2ADOPTINGLEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESFOR THE AUGUST 2021 SPECIALSESSION OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND PETITIONING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO FAVORABLY CONSIDER SUCHPRIORITIES WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia(the “Board”), understands that it is the intent of the Virginia General Assembly to hold a special session during the month of August 2021, and that the General Assembly anticipates considering, among other issues, State budget priorities and the appropriation of federal funds; and WHEREAS, the receipt of federal relief funds under the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) presents a unique opportunity to make investments to address significant needs and to position the Commonwealth for future growth; and WHEREAS, the Board adopts this resolution to set forthlegislative priorities, and to respectfully petition the members of the General Assembly to favorably consider these priorities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that thefollowing threeprioritiesare submitted tothe Virginia General Assembly,for its favorable consideration: 1.School capital needs: The Board supports making additional state resources and funding tools available to localities to support school capital needs, including rehabilitation and upgrades to existing facilities as well as construction of new facilities. Page 1of 3 2.Broadband: The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of access to reliable, affordable broadband in enabling telework, distance learning, and telemedicine; broadband access is essential for all Virginians. The Board urges the General Assembly to use available funds to improve access to and the affordabilityof broadband, with the goal of achieving statewide coverage. 3.Replenishment of the Unemployment Trust Fund:The Commonwealth’s Unemployment Trust Fund has been depleted by the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19pandemic. Significant increases in employer taxes are projected to be required to replenish the Trust Fund in the absence of other resources. As an employer,the Board urges the General Assembly not to increase employer taxes (in order to replenish the Trust Fund), which would divert local funds away from investments in other community needs; the additional tax burden on local businesses may also hamper progress toward a full economic recovery. The Board requests that the General Assembly support theuseoffederal aid to stabilizethe Trust Fund. 4.Public Hospital Funding Needs:In light of the recent closure of five of Virginia’s state mental health hospitals to new admissions, including Catawba Hospital, the state hospital system is in crisis; the emergency mental health needs of our citizens cannot be met. The Board urges the General Assembly to use available funds (including federal American Rescue Planfunds) to address the needs of the hospital system. Page 2of 3 ACTION A-071321-3.a ITEM NO. G-1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE:July 13, 2021 AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate funds from the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission in the amount of $10,000 for Roanoke River Blueway Improvements at Wayside Park SUBMITTED BY:Lindsay B. Webb Parks Planning and Development Manager APPROVED BY:Daniel R. O’Donnell County Administrator ISSUE Request to accept and allocate funds from the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission in the amount of $10,000 for Roanoke River Blueway Improvements at Wayside Park BACKGROUND: The Roanoke River Blueway Committee was established in 2013 by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission to facilitate the planning, development, and marketing of the Roanoke River Blueway. The Roanoke River Blueway is a regional 45- mile water trail that is accessible at local, state, federal, and private accesspoints. It has been deemed a Virginia Treasure and received a Governor’s Environmental Excellence Silver Medal in 2016. According to the 2018 Virginia Outdoors Plan, Virginia has seen a steady increase in the development of blueways. Water and land trails are tied as the third most needed activity, according to 43 percent of respondents to the 2017 Virginia Outdoors Demand Survey. The Roanoke County 2016 Community Strategic Plan supports expansion of outdoor recreational amenities such as blueways. The Roanoke County 2012 Glenvar Community Plan supports river access improvements at Wayside Park. The Roanoke County 2007 Parks, Recreation and Tourism Master Plan promotes the continued development of trails with a focus on connecting parks and rivers. Page 1of 3 Wayside Park is a small 1.6-acre park located in western Roanoke County with frontage on the Roanoke River and direct access to West Main Street (Route 11/460). Located near Interstate 81, Wayside Park is a popular destination for picnicking, bird watching, anddog walking. For community residents, Wayside Park is popular for fishing, swimming, tubing, and boating along the Roanoke River. Currently, Wayside Park has six parking spaces, an open space area, picnic tables, and trash receptacles. The Park offers scenic views of the Roanoke River; however, recreational access to the river is difficult and access improvements are needed. DISCUSSION: Staff are planning a series of improvements at Wayside Park, including a picnic shelter, boat ramp, and parking expansion. The first phase of improvements includes construction of a concrete boat ramp and path to provide connectivity between the existing parking lot and the Roanoke River. The boat ramp has been designed internally by staff in the Roanoke County Departmentof Development Services, as shown on the site plan attached to this board report. The Roanoke County Department of Fire and Rescue has reviewed the site plan and supports construction of the concrete ramp which will provide swift water rescue teams with improved access to the Roanoke River. The design plans have been approved by Roanoke County and the Virginia Department of Transportation. Environmental permits have been obtained from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission for project impacts to the Roanoke River. There is a Time of Year Restriction for in-river work, so construction of the boat ramp is expected to begin after July 1, 2021. Project completion is anticipated in September 2021. FISCAL IMPACT: The Roanoke River Blueway Committee has voted unanimously to allocate $10,000 to Roanoke County to support the Wayside Park access improvements. The funds will be received from the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, who staffs the Blueway Committee, and has determined that this project is a priority for further development of the Roanoke River Blueway as a regional outdoor designation. There is no local match required. The cost estimate for the boat ramp is anticipated to be about $65,000. The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors accepted and appropriated $15,000 from the Roanoke Outside Foundation’s Project Outside grant on May 11, 2021. The Roanoke County Department of General Services, Parks, Recreation and Tourism has capital funding available to supplement the remaining funds needed for the Wayside Park access improvements. Page 2of 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends accepting and allocating funds in the amount of $10,000 from the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission to the Roanoke County Department of General Services and Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department in support of the Roanoke River Blueway improvements proposed at Wayside Park. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to approve the staff recommendation to accept and allocate funds. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. YesNoAbsent Ms. Hooker Mr. Mahoney Mr. North Mr. Radford Mr. Peters cc: Lindsay Webb, Parks Planning and Development Manager Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director Page 3of 3 ACTION NO. A-071221-3.b 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:July 13, 2021 AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $198.37 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia 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 $198.37 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia. BACKGROUND: The postage allocation represents a request to the Compensation Board to help offset postage costs. DISCUSSION: The funds received from the Commonwealth of Virginia have been earmarked for postage needs. FISCAL IMPACT: All funds are provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia. No County matching funds are required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends accepting and allocating $198.37 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court Page 1of2 from the Commonwealth of Virginia. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to approve the staff recommendation to accept and allocate funds. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. YesNoAbsent Ms. Hooker Mr. Mahoney Mr. North Mr. Radford Mr. Peters cc: Jill Camilletti, Deputy Clerk IV Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director Page 2of2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JULY13, 2021 RESOLUTION 071321-3.cEXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO ELIZABETH “LIZ” H.BELCHER,ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COORDINATOR, UPONHERRETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-FIVE(25)YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS,Ms. Belcherwasemployedbythe Fifth Planning District Commission (now called the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission)in August 1996as the Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator;and WHEREAS, Ms. Belcher is retiringon August 1, 2021,after twenty-five (25) years of devoted, faithful, and expert service as the Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator; and WHEREAS, Ms. Belcher has been instrumental in preserving open space, advocating for outdoor recreation,and supporting the development of greenways and trails in theRoanoke Valley; and WHEREAS, during Ms. Belcher’s tenure, the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission was established by the signing of an Intergovernmental Agreement in 1997 between Roanoke City, Roanoke County, City of Salem, and Town of Vinton, which was been amended and restated to include Botetourt Countyin 2016;and WHEREAS, during Ms. Belcher’s tenure, the Pathfinders for Greenways, Inc., a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization,was formedin 1997 to involve citizens with development of greenways includingeducation and promotion, volunteer coordination for construction and maintenance, and fundraising; and WHEREAS,Ms.Belcherwas responsible for updates of the1995 Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan in2007 and 2018that represent a vision for a comprehensive Page 1of 2 greenway networkcomprised of over 400 miles of existing greenways and trails; WHEREAS, Ms. Belcher was a significant stakeholder in development of various long-range plans in Roanoke County,including,butnotlimitedto the 2005 Comprehensive Plan, 2007 Comprehensive Master Plan for Parks and Facilities, the 2013 Roanoke River Blueway, the 2015 Roanoke Valley/Blue Ridge Parkway Trail Plan, the 2016 Explore Park Adventure Plan,andthe 2016 Community Strategic Plan; and WHEREAS,Ms.Belcher hasplayedanintegralroleinthegrowthanddevelopment ofgreenways and trails in RoanokeCountyincludingbutnotlimitedto: Mudlick Creek Greenway in Garst Mill Parkin 1997, Wolf Creek Greenwayand Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail in 1999, Roanoke River Greenwaywithin Green Hill Park in 2008, Read Mountain Preserve in 2008, expanded in 2012, Tinker Creek Greenwayfrom I-81 to Carvins Covein 2012, Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve in 2013, Reopening of Explore Park in 2014;and Hinchee Park,linking the Roanoke Valleyto Carvins Cove in 2019;and Catawba Greenway,connecting to the Appalachian Trail in 2021. NOW,THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVEDthattheBoardofSupervisorsofRoanoke CountyexpressesitsdeepestappreciationandtheappreciationofthecitizensofRoanoke CountytoELIZABETH “LIZ” H. BELCHERfortwenty-five(25)yearsoftalented,loyal, and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and FURTHER,theBoardofSupervisorsdoesexpressitsbestwishesforahappyand productiveretirement. 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,JULY 13, 2021 RESOLUTION 071321-3APPROVINGAND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM I-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 July 13, 2021, 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 through4inclusive, as follows: 1.Request to accept and allocate funds from the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission in theamount of $10,000 for Roanoke River Blueway Improvements at Wayside Park 2.Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $198.37 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia 3.Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to Elizabeth H. Belcher, Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator, upon her retirement after twenty-five (25) years of service 4.Confirmation of appointments to the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Commission(District)and the Virginia Western Community College Board of Directors(At Large) 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, JULY 13, 2021 RESOLUTION 071321-4CERTIFYING 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 2.2-3712of 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. Page 1of 2 ACTION NO. A-071321-3.d ITEM NO. G-4 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE:July 13, 2021 AGENDA ITEM:Confirmation of appointments to the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Commission (District) and the Virginia Western Community College Board of Directors (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 appointments BACKGROUND: Park's Recreation and Tourism Advisory Commission Supervisor Martha B. Hooker has recommended the reappointment of Larry Peterson to an additional three (3) year term toexpire June 30, 2024. Supervisor Paul M. Mahoney has recommended the reappointment of Wes Best to an additional three (3) year term to expire June 30, 2024. Virginia Western Community College Board of Directors: It is the consensus of the Board to appoint Mr. Tim Rowe to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Sam English, which will expire June 30, 2022. Page 1of 2 DISCUSSION: There is no discussion associated with this agenda item. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends confirmation of all appointments. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to approve the staff recommendation confirm the appointments. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. YesNoAbsent Ms. Hooker Mr. Mahoney Mr. North Mr. Radford Mr. Peters cc: Jordan Carlisle, Secretary Page 2of 2