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Home My WebLink About3/8/2022 - 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, MARCH 8, 2022 RESOLUTION030822-1REQUESTING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CORTRAN PROGRAM MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FROM AGE 70 TO AGE 65 WHEREAS,the County of Roanoke Transportation (CORTRAN) program was established in 1985 in order to help County residents remain in their homes and independent with curb-to-curb transportation from their homes to destinations within Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, the City of Salem and the Town of Vinton; and WHEREAS, the CORTRAN program is currently structured so that Roanoke County residents are eligible to use the service if they are either 70 years of age or better, or if they have a disability; and WHEREAS, Roanoke County has applied for grant funding through the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to leverage and maximize County funds for the CORTRAN program; and WHEREAS, by reducing the CORTRAN eligible age from 70 to 65, additional funding may be available from DRPT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1.The eligible age for the CORTRAN program is changed from age 70 to age 65. 2.That the program eligibility change shalltake effect on October 1, 2022. Page 1of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON MARCH 8, 2022 ORDINANCE 030822-2ACCEPTING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,000 FROM ROANOKE VALLEY GUNS AND HOSESHOCKEY, LLC AND APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS TO ROANOKE COUNTY’S FEE CLASS FUND TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTING A PLAYGROUND AT EXPLORE PARK WHEREAS, Roanoke Valley Guns and Hoses Hockey, Inc is a non-profit organization that hosts an annual hockey game between fire and rescue and law enforcement personnel from the Roanoke Valley; and WHEREAS, Roanoke Valley Guns and Hoses Hockey, Inc. donates the proceeds from their events to different causes in the Roanoke Valley; and WHEREAS, this year, Roanoke Valley Guns and Hoses Hockey, Inc. has teamed up with Friends of the Blue Ridge in order to raise funds for an inclusive and destination playground locatedat Explore Park in Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, Roanoke Valley Guns and Hoses Hockey, Inc. wishes to donate $34,000 to Roanoke County for the purpose of constructing an inclusive and destination playground at Explore Park; and WHEREAS, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors approved an Adventure Plan for Explore Park in 2016, which identified the need for such a playground at Explore Park; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be appropriated by ordinance; and WHEREAS,thefirst reading of this ordinance was held on February 22,2022and the second reading was held on March 8, 2022; and Page 1of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTERON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 ORDINANCE 030822-3ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $500FROM AN ANONYMOUS DONOR FOR THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS,a citizen of the Clearbrook areahasdonated $500 to the Fire & Rescue Department to show his appreciation for services provided by Clearbrook Station #7; and WHEREAS, the funds received will be allocated to purchase rescueequipment to be housed atClearbrook Station No. 7; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be appropriated by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 22, 2022, and the second reading was held on March8, 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1.That the sum of $500made available to the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department is acceptedand appropriatedto the general fund. 2.That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption. Page 1of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTERON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 ORDINANCE 030822-4ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $107.71 FROM MR. MICHAEL A. WRAYFOR THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Mr. Michael A. Wray, a citizen of the Clearbrook area, has donated $107.71 to the Fire and Rescue Department; and WHEREAS, the funds received will be allocated to purchase EMS equipment at Clearbrook Station No. 7; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be appropriated by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 22, 2022, and the second reading was held on March8, 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1.That the sum of $107.71made available to the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department is acceptedand appropriatedto the general fund. 2.That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption. Page 1of 2 A030822-5.a ACTION NO. ITEM NO. H-1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE:March 8, 2022 AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept donation of a K9 ballistic vest and dog leash from Spikes K9 fund valued at $3,794 SUBMITTED BY:Howard B. Hall Chief of Police APPROVED BY:Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Accept a donation from Spikes K9 Fund to provide a ballistic vest and a dog leash for a police canine of the Roanoke County Police Department. BACKGROUND: The Police Department recently purchased a new canine in the summer of 2021. This canine and his handler completed basic training in November 2021. They are certified in patrol work and narcotics detection. Due to the nature of the job, this canine may be placed into situations where he would benefit from being outfitted with a ballistic vest. The donation from Spikes K9 Fund is valued at $3,794. This donation includes a K9 Storm Ballistic K9 Vest valued at $3,699 and a K9 Storm Go Leash 6 foot valued at $95. Spikes K9 fund is a non-profit organization that provides ballistic vests and other valuable resources to working dogs. FISCAL IMPACT: No County funds are required. Page 1of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the acceptance of this donation. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to accept and allocate the grant funds.Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. YesNoAbsent Mr. Peters Ms. Hooker Mr. North Mr. Radford Mr. Mahoney cc: Howard B. Hall, Chief of Police Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services Steve Elliott, Budget Manager Page 2of 2 ACTION NO. A-030822-5.b ITEM NO. H-3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE:March 8, 2022 AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate funds inthe amount of $3,000 from the Virginia Information Technology Agency for the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Educational Grant Program SUBMITTED BY:Susan Slough Assistant Director of Communications APPROVED BY:Richard L. Caywood CountyAdministrator ISSUE: Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $3,000 in grant funding from the Virginia Information Technology Agency Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) program. BACKGROUND: The Virginia Information Technologies Agency awards grant funds from 911 user taxes. The purpose of the program is to financially assist Virginia primary Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) with the purchase of equipment, services and training that support the continuity and enhancement of wireless E-911. DISCUSSION: Each year the Roanoke County E-911 Center has applied for, and been awarded, an educational grant, provided by the Virginia E-911 Services Board. This grant is used to offset the expense of training. FISCAL IMPACT: Awarded grant funds total $3,000. No local matching funds are required. Page 1of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends accepting and allocating $3,000 for the Public Safety Access Point grant program. VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to accept and allocate the grant funds.Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. YesNoAbsent Mr. Peters Ms. Hooker Mr. North Mr. Radford Mr. Mahoney cc: Susan Slough, Assistant Director of Communications Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services Steve Elliott, Budget Manager Page 2of 2 ACTION NO. A030822-5.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:March 8, 2022 AGENDA ITEM:Confirmation of appointments to the Grievance Panel (At- Large) SUBMITTED BY:Deborah C. Jacks Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors APPROVED BY:Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Confirmation of appointment to the Grievance Panel BACKGROUND: The following appointee’s term on the Grievance Panel expired January 22, 2022. Anita Hassell, Director of Human Resources has recommended the reappointment of all to an additional three-year term to expire January 22, 2025. It is the consensus of the Board to reappointthese individuals. Barry Agnew (alternate) George Anderson Lee Blair (alternate) Elaine Carver (alternate) Tim Hubbard Dana Martin (alternate) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends confirmation of these appointments. Page 1of 2 VOTE: Supervisor Peters moved to accept and allocate the grant funds.Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. YesNoAbsent Mr. Peters Ms. Hooker Mr.North Mr. Radford Mr. Mahoney cc: Anita Hassell, Director of Human Resources Page 2of 2