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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day at the
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the first regularly scheduled meeting
of the month of November 2021. Audio and video recordings of this meeting will be
held on file for a minimum of five (5) years in the office of the Clerk to the Board of
Supervisors.
IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES
Before the meeting was called to order, a moment of silence was
observed. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
IN RE: CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Radford called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. The roll
call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman David F. Radford; Supervisors Martha B.
Hooker, Paul M. Mahoney, Phil C. North and David F.
Radford
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman P. Jason Peters
STAFF PRESENT: Daniel R. O'Donnell, County Administrator; Richard
Caywood, Assistant County Administrator; Rebecca Owens,
Assistant County Administrator; Peter S. Lubeck, County
Attorney; Amy Whittaker, Public Information Officer and
Deborah C. Jacks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board
IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting grant funds in the amount of $23,207 from
the Library of Virginia and appropriating the funds to Roanoke
County's Grant Fund (Toni Cox, Acting Director of Library
Services)
Ms. Cox outlined the request for ordinance.
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Supervisor Hooker commented this is really important for our constituents.
How quickly will they be available with Ms. Cox advising that all are available now.
There was no further discussion.
Supervisor Hooker's motion to approve the first reading and set the
second reading for November 17, 2021, was seconded by Supervisor Mahoney and
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Radford
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Peters
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION 110121-1 APPROVING AND 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 November
3, 2021, designated as Item E - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 2 inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes—July.27, 2021
2. Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of$32,745 to the Clerk
of the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Technology Trust
Funds
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Radford and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Radford
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Peters
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IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor North moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Radford, Peters
NAYS: None
1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
3. Statement of Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio
Policy as of September 30, 2021
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor North stated Chairman Peters and he attended the
Stonebridge Park Pickle Ball Court Ribbon Cutting on October 21, 2021. The park is
looking great since the renovations and upgrades have occurred. It is also where he
coached his boys during baseball season. He attended the October 26, 2021 ribbon-
cutting for Friendship's new Transition Care Unit (TCU). The TCU will provide
individuals in need of short-term rehab with a private room, complete with accessible
bathroom and shower and access to Friendship's brand new dining venue, Bistro 66. It
gives a great view of the Hollins District. By the way, Friendship employees over 600
between the North and Couth Campuses in Roanoke. He also attending the 2021
annual dinner of the Roanoke Valley Allegheny Regional Commission (RVARC) with
Supervisor Radford and staff. New officers that have been elected this year are Vice
Chair Pam Marshall, Mayor Clifton Forge; Treasurer, Dean Martin, Roanoke County;
Secretary Jeremy Holmes, Director of RVARC and himself as Chairman for the 2021-
2023 term. One of our goals he has suggested is each member government of the
RVARC due a session presenting what is going on in their areas in the spirit of
regional communication and cooperation. So, more on that later on, he is sure
Roanoke County will have a chance to go so next year. We have an Executive
Committee Meeting on November 18, 2021, and will discuss further with the Vice Chair
and Mr. Holmes. At this time, Supervisor North then asking staff to consider drafting a
resolution to Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) member Dr. Ray Smoot after
November 5, 2021, in support of the out-of-cycle TPO request to allocate $2.5 million
STBG funding on Rt. 460 at 220 Intersection Improvements Project. Dr. Smoot has
advised the State has found $19.2 million, of which, if we put $2.5 of federal STBG
funds on, the project can be taken back to the CTB for final voting and consideration.
This was a project that was not funded whatsoever in round 4 of Smart Scale. So, this
is a great opportunity. Lastly, congratulations to new School Board members, Brent
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Hudson, and Cheryl Fraccani, who will be new to the Board next year. Also our re-
elected Hollins School Board member David Linden and all of our State Delegates Joe
McNamara and Chris Head, both were reelected for a two-year term. To our new
Governor, Glen Youngkin and his future administration, what a great story that was
yesterday.
Supervisor Mahoney advised he only had one item. On Friday, October
29, 2021, he had the opportunity to attending an all-day retreat for the TAP Board of
Directors. As you may recall, the Board of Supervisors had designated him to be the
County representative on the TAP Board. In the morning, we had a speaker come in
and talk about diversity, equity and inclusion and in the afternoon they had a speaker to
try to help us with our fund-raising activities to support TAP. It was an all-day affair and
it was very instructive.
Supervisor Hooker stated she had a couple of quick comments. She
congratulated the Board member who were re-elected without any opposition; you must
be doing a pretty good job; Phil North, David Radford and Jason Peters were all re-
elected in uncontested races. She is really thankful to be part of the democratic system
that hears the people and it was a pleasure working the polls yesterday; looking forward
to a bright future.
Supervisor Radford commented he is very humbled to be re-elected and
to be back in this position for four (4) more years. He is looking forward to working with
his colleagues on the Board. One of the resounding things that we heard through our
local elections and it became statewide and National was that parents matter in their
children's education. Congratulations to the two (2) new School Board members that
will be on the Board for the first time because they brought a strong message. Also,
congratulations to Supervisor North on Chairing the Roanoke Valley Allegheny
Commission for two (2) years, which is a lot of work to do and we look forward to your
leadership in that. Chairman Radford also noted the re-election of Mr. Greenway to the
School Board in the Vinton District.
At 3:14 p.m. Chairman Radford recessed to the third floor for work
session. -
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS •
1. Work session to provide a stormwater drainage program review
with the Board of Supervisors (Tarek Moneir, Director of
Development Services)
Mr. O'Donnell provided the introduction. Mr. Moneir provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
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Supervisor Radford asked with regard to slide 25, is it pressure treated
wood with Butch Workman, Stormwater Operations Manager advised staff is trying to
get away from wood. David Henderson, County Engineer, replaced it causes too much
maintenance. Supervisor North inquired what do they want to use with Mr. Henderson
responding chain-linked fence.
Mr. O'Donnell outlined the sensitive nature of contracting the jobs out and
commented it should be a combination of both contract and staff. The contracted
section could be used with ARPA funds.
Supervisor North asked forthe"cost of two (2) new people. When looking
at priority A and B, he likes the rating system. He added that there are three ratings of
20, which are extensive and could they be contracted out. Mr. O'Donnell stated some
of them do not lend themselves to being contracted out. Supervisor North stated he
would like to see how long they have been waiting and asked these by done by
magisterial district. Mr. Moneir advised they have a large database and can show
whatever the Board would like. Supervisor North stated he received a number of
questions and would like to know to provide information to his citizens.
Supervisor Hooker stated we have talked about new development and her
questions are about older developments. She has one on Daughtery Road, which is an
older development. Mr. Workman responded he is working on an easement now. She
indicated she felt the list would be growing with Mr. Moneir responded in the affirmative
stating citizens are wanting more.
Supervisor Radford commented construction workers are hard to come
by.
Supervisor Mahoney asked if a lot of these projects are the result of the
HOA's failure to maintain with Mr. Henderson responding in the negative stating a lot of
project are sink holes. Unfortunately, a lot of the projects in the 60's just have worn out.
Supervisor Mahoney then asked who is responsible for acquiring the easements with
Mr. Henderson responding Butch Workman, normally.
Supervisor Radford stated the model we have is the most cost effective.
Other localities maintain all the storm ponds. Their maintenance crews are twice as
large as ours. What do you need from the Board today? Mr. Moneir responding today's
work session for was information purposes at this time.
The work session was held from 3:20 p.m. until 4:18 p.m.
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IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chairman Radford adjourned the meeting at 4:19 p.m. to a meeting
to be held on November 5, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
VIA* to
Deborah C. Jacks Paul M. Mahoney
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board Chairman