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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ONFEBRUARY 8, 2022
RESOLUTION020822-1RECOGNIZINGCAPTAIN ROBERT MAUCK
FOR HIS EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
MEDICAL CONTROL UNIT
WHEREAS, inMarch 2020, Captain Robert Mauck was assigned to serve on the
COVID-19 Medical Control Unit under the Incident Management System to oversee
safety policies and protocolsfor employees and citizens; and
WHEREAS,CaptainMauckwas instrumental in creating the Daily Health
Assessment that Roanoke County employees have been using before arriving at work
daily; and
WHEREAS, Captain Mauck implemented the Roanoke County COVID-19 testing
program in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, Captain Mauck was instrumental in the implementation of Roanoke
County becoming certified as a laboratory site which cleared the way for the County to
procure test kits; and
WHEREAS,Captain Mauck facilitated the ordering and procurement of thousands
of COVID-19PCR test kits—first, the self-administered mail-in test kits, and second, test
kits that could be processed at the new testing siteonPenn Forest Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, Captain Mauck has now tested over 1,678 employees, including
swabbing more than 1,347 employees; and
WHEREAS, Captain Mauckhas served as the primarycontact for Roanoke County
employees regarding guidance and questions concerning COVID-19 questions
symptoms, policyand best practices for nearly two years.
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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, FEBRUARY 8, 2022
RESOLUTION 020822-2AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDEDMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN ROANOKE
COUNTY ANDTHE TOWN OF VINTON
WHEREAS, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton entered into a Memorandum
of Understandingdated April 9, 2019 (“2019 MOU”), toprovide for the sharing of certain
local tax revenues and the sharing of the costs of certain public servicesand assigning
responsibility for certain aspects of public safety; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to memorialize the completion of certain obligations
under the 2019 MOU and amend theagreement with regard tothe disposition of certain
assets, fiscal obligationsand the provision of public services; and
WHEREAS, both parties employ a fiscal year that commences on July 1 of a given
year and ends on June 30 of the subsequent year (“fiscal year”); and
WHEREAS,Roanoke County and the Town have agreed to an Amended
Memorandum of Understanding and the Board of Supervisors needs to authorize the
County Administrator to execute same, with an effective date of July 1, 2022and
terminating on June 30, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AS
FOLLOWS:
1.The AmendedMemorandum of Understanding is hereby approved in a form
substantially similar to the one presented to the Boardof Supervisors and approved by the
County Attorney.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ONTUESDAY,FEBRUARY 8, 2022
ORDINANCE 020822-3AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 2.25 ACRES, WHICH IS
PART OF A PARCEL OWNED BY PARKWAY WESLEYAN CHURCH,
INC., LOCATED AT 3645 ORANGE AVENUE NE IN THE CITY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (CITY OF ROANOKE TAX PARCEL NO.
7110105), FOR FIRE AND RESCUE PURPOSES; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A DEED OF
CONVEYANCE, ANY NECESSARY ZONING PETITIONS OR
APPLICATIONS FOR USE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY FOR FIRE AND
RESCUE PURPOSESAND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
TO ACCOMPLISH THE ACQUISITION AND PROPOSED USE OF SAID
REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS,in order to enhance services for Roanoke County residents, and to
reduce demands on other fire and rescue stations, staff have identified a need for a new
fire and rescue station to be built near the Bonsack area and within the Route 460
corridor; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this 12th Roanoke County fire and rescue facility is
expected to replace services currently provided by Read Mountain Fire and Rescue
Department, will reduce demands on Vinton Fire Department and Roanoke City Station
#14, and will improve responsetimes to certain Roanoke County addresses; and
WHEREAS, the County must first acquire real property to build a new fire and
rescue facility upon; and
WHEREAS, Parkway Wesleyan Church, Inc. is the owner of a certain parcel of
real property located at 3645Orange Avenue NE in Roanoke City, Virginia, bearing City
of Roanoke Tax Parcel No. 7110105 and containing approximately70.7850 acres(“the
Church Property”); and
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WHEREAS, Parkway Wesleyan Church, Inc. is willing to subdivide from the
Church Property andcreate a new parcel to sell to the County, said new parcel
containing approximately2.25 acres, for the County to use and build upon for fire and
rescue purposes(“the New Parcel”);and
WHEREAS, funds were appropriated for the land purchase with the approval of
the FY 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program budget ordinance #051121-6 and are
available in the Capital Fund for this project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke Countyhas determined that it
is in the public interest to acquire the New Parcel, under certainterms and agreements
outlined in a purchase agreement;
WHEREAS, § 2.03 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that the County,
upon a showing of public necessity, may acquire property within or without its
boundaries for any of its facilities or functions;
WHEREAS, the Board finds that there is a showing of public necessity for the
County to purchase the New Parcel which is located in the City of Roanoke due to the
following factors: (1) the limited availability of appropriate parcels in the Bonsack area
and within the 460 corridor for the County to acquire and build upon, (2) the need for
signalized access to and from a fire and rescue facility, and (3) the costsassociated
with the acquisition and construction of a fire and rescue facility;
WHEREAS, § 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 to be held on January 25, 2022, and the second reading to beheld on
February 8, 2022;
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1.That there is a showing of public necessity for the County to acquire property
without its boundaries for the purpose of buildinga new fire and rescue facility
near the Bonsack area and within the Route 460 corridor.
2.That the acquisition ofapproximately 2.25acres located inRoanoke City
(identified aspart ofCity of Roanoke Tax Parcel No.7110105) is hereby
authorized and approved at the purchase price of $540,000.00.
3.That the grant of an option to Parkway Wesleyan Church, Inc. to purchase
back approximately 0.60 acres of the New Parcel for development purposes
is hereby approved at no cost to Parkway Wesleyan Church, Inc., so long as
said development purposes do not interfere with the County’s use of the New
Parcel for fire and rescue purposes.
4.That the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrator are hereby
authorized to execute such documents, including but not limited to the
purchase agreement, thedeed of conveyance(with any changes as approved
by the County Attorney’s Office),a memorandum of option, any necessary
zoning petitions or applications for use of said real property for fire and rescue
purposes, and any other documents necessary to accomplish the acquisition
and to take such actions on behalf of Roanoke County in this matter as are
necessary to accomplish the acquisition of this real estate, all of which shall
be approved as to form by the County Attorney.
5.That this ordinance is to be in full force and effect upon its passage.
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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, FEBRUARY 8,2022
RESOLUTION 020822-4.bEXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TOSCOTT C.
MORGAN,FIREFIGHTER/EMT,UPON HISRETIREMENT AFTER MORE
THAN THIRTY-SIX(36)YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS,Firefighter/EMT Scott Morganwasemployed by Roanoke County on
January 21, 1986; and
WHEREAS,Firefighter MorganretiredonJanuary 29, 2022after thirty-sixyearsand
ofdevoted, faithful,and expertserviceto Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS,during Firefighter Morgan’stenure with the Fire and Rescue
Department, he served ona number of specialtyteams including Hazardous Materials,
Virginia Department of Forestry, and United States Forest Service; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Morgan held training certificationsincludingEmergency
Medical Technician, Firefighter 1-3, Emergency Vehicle Operator 1-3, Aerial Ladder
Operator, and Pump Operator; and
WHEREAS,Firefighter Morgan served on the following significant emergency
events over his 36 years including the 1989 Shenandoah Homes Retirement Community
Fire, 2001 Poage Valley Fire, 2002 Starlight Lane Tire and Brush Fire,2008Green Ridge
Mountain Fireand the 2012 Derecho;and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Morgan was deployedto Florida duringthe summer of 1998
as part of seven-person RCFRD crew whoassisted with an unprecedented series of
wildland fires that burned nearly 500,000 acres, along with more than 150structures and
86 vehicles, in more than 2,200 individual fires; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
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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, FEBRUARY 8, 2022
RESOLUTION 020822-4.aEXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO KEVIN HICKS,
DEPUTY SHERIFF, UPONHISRETIREMENTAFTER MORE THAN
FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS,Kevin Hickswas employed by Roanoke CountyonApril 17, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hicksretired onApril 1, 2021, after fourteen (14) years and eleven
(11) months ofdevoted, faithful and expertserviceto Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS,Mr. Hicks,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. Hicks’tenure with Roanoke County, he has served the
citizens of Roanoke County as a Deputy Sheriff, a Deputy Medic, a shift supervisor, and
most notably as the Assistant Director of the Roanoke County Criminal Justice Academy
when it evolved in 2007. While there, he was responsible for the training and certification of
an exceptionally large number of recruits during the formation of the Western Virginia
Regional Jail staff, over the course of several years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke
County to KEVIN HICKSfor more than fourteen (14)years of capable, loyal and dedicated
service to Roanoke County; and
FURTHER,the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy and
productive retirement.
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ACTION NO. A-020822-4.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:February 8, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of
$35,350.70 for two (2) heart monitor defibrillators from the
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
SUBMITTED BY:C. Travis Griffith
Chief of Fire and Rescue
APPROVED BY:Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Acceptance and allocation of a grant in the amount of $35,350.70 from the Virginia
Department of Health (VDH)-Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)-Rescue
Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) to purchase two (2) heart monitor defibrillators.
BACKGROUND:
The financial assistance for Emergency Medical ServicesGrants Program, known as
theRescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program is a multi-million dollar
grant program for Virginia non-profit EMS agencies and organizations. Items eligible for
funding include EMS equipment and vehicles, computers, EMS management programs,
courses/classes, and projects benefiting the recruitment and retention of EMS
members.
DISCUSSION:
In the current Fire and Rescue budget, funds are available to purchase one heart
monitor. Staff thenleveraged these funds to apply for and receive a grant for a second
device, saving the County $35,000. The grant was awarded from the Rescue Squad
Assistance Fund (RSAF) in the amount of $35,350.70 for the purchase of two (2) heart
monitor defibrillators for use on Advanced Life Support (ALS) calls. The grant requires a
fifty percent (50%) local match.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The VDOH grant funds total $35,350.70 with a required local match of fifty percent
(50%) by the County, which was appropriated as part of the fiscal year 2021-2022 Fire
and Rescue operating budget. No additional funds are required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the acceptance and allocation of grant funds to the Fire and Rescue
Department in the amount of $35,350.70 from the Virginia Department of Health.
VOTE:
Supervisor Petersmoved toaccept and allocatethe grant funds.Supervisor Hooker
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
YesNoAbsent
Mr. Peters
Ms. Hooker
Mr. North
Mr. Radford
Mr. Mahoney
cc:C.Travis Griffith, Chief of Fire and Rescue
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
Steve Elliott, Budget Manager
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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,FEBRUARY 8, 2022
RESOLUTION 020822-4APPROVINGAND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORSAGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM H-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 February 8,
2022,designated as Item H-Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred
in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through4
inclusive, as follows:
1.Approval of minutes –September 21, 2021
2.Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Kevin Hicks, Deputy Sheriff, upon his retirement after more than
fourteen (14) years of service
3.Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Scott C. Morgan, Firefighter/EMT, upon his retirement after thirty-six
(36) years of service
4.Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $35,350.70 for two
(2) heart monitor defibrillators from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ONFEBRUARY 8, 2022
RESOLUTION020822-1RECOGNIZINGCAPTAIN ROBERT MAUCK
FOR HIS EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
MEDICAL CONTROL UNIT
WHEREAS, inMarch 2020, Captain Robert Mauck was assigned to serve on the
COVID-19 Medical Control Unit under the Incident Management System to oversee
safety policies and protocolsfor employees and citizens; and
WHEREAS,CaptainMauckwas instrumental in creating the Daily Health
Assessment that Roanoke County employees have been using before arriving at work
daily; and
WHEREAS, Captain Mauck implemented the Roanoke County COVID-19 testing
program in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, Captain Mauck was instrumental in the implementation of Roanoke
County becoming certified as a laboratory site which cleared the way for the County to
procure test kits; and
WHEREAS,Captain Mauck facilitated the ordering and procurement of thousands
of COVID-19PCR test kits—first, the self-administered mail-in test kits, and second, test
kits that could be processed at the new testing siteonPenn Forest Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, Captain Mauck has now tested over 1,678 employees, including
swabbing more than 1,347 employees; and
WHEREAS, Captain Mauckhas served as the primarycontact for Roanoke County
employees regarding guidance and questions concerning COVID-19 questions
symptoms, policyand best practices for nearly two years.
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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, FEBRUARY 8, 2022
RESOLUTION 020822-2AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDEDMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN ROANOKE
COUNTY ANDTHE TOWN OF VINTON
WHEREAS, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton entered into a Memorandum
of Understandingdated April 9, 2019 (“2019 MOU”), toprovide for the sharing of certain
local tax revenues and the sharing of the costs of certain public servicesand assigning
responsibility for certain aspects of public safety; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to memorialize the completion of certain obligations
under the 2019 MOU and amend theagreement with regard tothe disposition of certain
assets, fiscal obligationsand the provision of public services; and
WHEREAS, both parties employ a fiscal year that commences on July 1 of a given
year and ends on June 30 of the subsequent year (“fiscal year”); and
WHEREAS,Roanoke County and the Town have agreed to an Amended
Memorandum of Understanding and the Board of Supervisors needs to authorize the
County Administrator to execute same, with an effective date of July 1, 2022and
terminating on June 30, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AS
FOLLOWS:
1.The AmendedMemorandum of Understanding is hereby approved in a form
substantially similar to the one presented to the Boardof Supervisors and approved by the
County Attorney.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ONTUESDAY,FEBRUARY 8, 2022
ORDINANCE 020822-3AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 2.25 ACRES, WHICH IS
PART OF A PARCEL OWNED BY PARKWAY WESLEYAN CHURCH,
INC., LOCATED AT 3645 ORANGE AVENUE NE IN THE CITY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (CITY OF ROANOKE TAX PARCEL NO.
7110105), FOR FIRE AND RESCUE PURPOSES; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A DEED OF
CONVEYANCE, ANY NECESSARY ZONING PETITIONS OR
APPLICATIONS FOR USE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY FOR FIRE AND
RESCUE PURPOSESAND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
TO ACCOMPLISH THE ACQUISITION AND PROPOSED USE OF SAID
REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS,in order to enhance services for Roanoke County residents, and to
reduce demands on other fire and rescue stations, staff have identified a need for a new
fire and rescue station to be built near the Bonsack area and within the Route 460
corridor; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this 12th Roanoke County fire and rescue facility is
expected to replace services currently provided by Read Mountain Fire and Rescue
Department, will reduce demands on Vinton Fire Department and Roanoke City Station
#14, and will improve responsetimes to certain Roanoke County addresses; and
WHEREAS, the County must first acquire real property to build a new fire and
rescue facility upon; and
WHEREAS, Parkway Wesleyan Church, Inc. is the owner of a certain parcel of
real property located at 3645Orange Avenue NE in Roanoke City, Virginia, bearing City
of Roanoke Tax Parcel No. 7110105 and containing approximately70.7850 acres(“the
Church Property”); and
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WHEREAS, Parkway Wesleyan Church, Inc. is willing to subdivide from the
Church Property andcreate a new parcel to sell to the County, said new parcel
containing approximately2.25 acres, for the County to use and build upon for fire and
rescue purposes(“the New Parcel”);and
WHEREAS, funds were appropriated for the land purchase with the approval of
the FY 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program budget ordinance #051121-6 and are
available in the Capital Fund for this project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke Countyhas determined that it
is in the public interest to acquire the New Parcel, under certainterms and agreements
outlined in a purchase agreement;
WHEREAS, § 2.03 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that the County,
upon a showing of public necessity, may acquire property within or without its
boundaries for any of its facilities or functions;
WHEREAS, the Board finds that there is a showing of public necessity for the
County to purchase the New Parcel which is located in the City of Roanoke due to the
following factors: (1) the limited availability of appropriate parcels in the Bonsack area
and within the 460 corridor for the County to acquire and build upon, (2) the need for
signalized access to and from a fire and rescue facility, and (3) the costsassociated
with the acquisition and construction of a fire and rescue facility;
WHEREAS, § 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 to be held on January 25, 2022, and the second reading to beheld on
February 8, 2022;
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1.That there is a showing of public necessity for the County to acquire property
without its boundaries for the purpose of buildinga new fire and rescue facility
near the Bonsack area and within the Route 460 corridor.
2.That the acquisition ofapproximately 2.25acres located inRoanoke City
(identified aspart ofCity of Roanoke Tax Parcel No.7110105) is hereby
authorized and approved at the purchase price of $540,000.00.
3.That the grant of an option to Parkway Wesleyan Church, Inc. to purchase
back approximately 0.60 acres of the New Parcel for development purposes
is hereby approved at no cost to Parkway Wesleyan Church, Inc., so long as
said development purposes do not interfere with the County’s use of the New
Parcel for fire and rescue purposes.
4.That the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrator are hereby
authorized to execute such documents, including but not limited to the
purchase agreement, thedeed of conveyance(with any changes as approved
by the County Attorney’s Office),a memorandum of option, any necessary
zoning petitions or applications for use of said real property for fire and rescue
purposes, and any other documents necessary to accomplish the acquisition
and to take such actions on behalf of Roanoke County in this matter as are
necessary to accomplish the acquisition of this real estate, all of which shall
be approved as to form by the County Attorney.
5.That this ordinance is to be in full force and effect upon its passage.
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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, FEBRUARY 8,2022
RESOLUTION 020822-4.bEXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TOSCOTT C.
MORGAN,FIREFIGHTER/EMT,UPON HISRETIREMENT AFTER MORE
THAN THIRTY-SIX(36)YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS,Firefighter/EMT Scott Morganwasemployed by Roanoke County on
January 21, 1986; and
WHEREAS,Firefighter MorganretiredonJanuary 29, 2022after thirty-sixyearsand
ofdevoted, faithful,and expertserviceto Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS,during Firefighter Morgan’stenure with the Fire and Rescue
Department, he served ona number of specialtyteams including Hazardous Materials,
Virginia Department of Forestry, and United States Forest Service; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Morgan held training certificationsincludingEmergency
Medical Technician, Firefighter 1-3, Emergency Vehicle Operator 1-3, Aerial Ladder
Operator, and Pump Operator; and
WHEREAS,Firefighter Morgan served on the following significant emergency
events over his 36 years including the 1989 Shenandoah Homes Retirement Community
Fire, 2001 Poage Valley Fire, 2002 Starlight Lane Tire and Brush Fire,2008Green Ridge
Mountain Fireand the 2012 Derecho;and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Morgan was deployedto Florida duringthe summer of 1998
as part of seven-person RCFRD crew whoassisted with an unprecedented series of
wildland fires that burned nearly 500,000 acres, along with more than 150structures and
86 vehicles, in more than 2,200 individual fires; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
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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, FEBRUARY 8, 2022
RESOLUTION 020822-4.aEXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO KEVIN HICKS,
DEPUTY SHERIFF, UPONHISRETIREMENTAFTER MORE THAN
FOURTEEN (14) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS,Kevin Hickswas employed by Roanoke CountyonApril 17, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hicksretired onApril 1, 2021, after fourteen (14) years and eleven
(11) months ofdevoted, faithful and expertserviceto Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS,Mr. Hicks,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. Hicks’tenure with Roanoke County, he has served the
citizens of Roanoke County as a Deputy Sheriff, a Deputy Medic, a shift supervisor, and
most notably as the Assistant Director of the Roanoke County Criminal Justice Academy
when it evolved in 2007. While there, he was responsible for the training and certification of
an exceptionally large number of recruits during the formation of the Western Virginia
Regional Jail staff, over the course of several years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke
County to KEVIN HICKSfor more than fourteen (14)years of capable, loyal and dedicated
service to Roanoke County; and
FURTHER,the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy and
productive retirement.
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ACTION NO. A-020822-4.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:February 8, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of
$35,350.70 for two (2) heart monitor defibrillators from the
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
SUBMITTED BY:C. Travis Griffith
Chief of Fire and Rescue
APPROVED BY:Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Acceptance and allocation of a grant in the amount of $35,350.70 from the Virginia
Department of Health (VDH)-Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)-Rescue
Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) to purchase two (2) heart monitor defibrillators.
BACKGROUND:
The financial assistance for Emergency Medical ServicesGrants Program, known as
theRescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program is a multi-million dollar
grant program for Virginia non-profit EMS agencies and organizations. Items eligible for
funding include EMS equipment and vehicles, computers, EMS management programs,
courses/classes, and projects benefiting the recruitment and retention of EMS
members.
DISCUSSION:
In the current Fire and Rescue budget, funds are available to purchase one heart
monitor. Staff thenleveraged these funds to apply for and receive a grant for a second
device, saving the County $35,000. The grant was awarded from the Rescue Squad
Assistance Fund (RSAF) in the amount of $35,350.70 for the purchase of two (2) heart
monitor defibrillators for use on Advanced Life Support (ALS) calls. The grant requires a
fifty percent (50%) local match.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The VDOH grant funds total $35,350.70 with a required local match of fifty percent
(50%) by the County, which was appropriated as part of the fiscal year 2021-2022 Fire
and Rescue operating budget. No additional funds are required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the acceptance and allocation of grant funds to the Fire and Rescue
Department in the amount of $35,350.70 from the Virginia Department of Health.
VOTE:
Supervisor Petersmoved toaccept and allocatethe grant funds.Supervisor Hooker
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
YesNoAbsent
Mr. Peters
Ms. Hooker
Mr. North
Mr. Radford
Mr. Mahoney
cc:C.Travis Griffith, Chief of Fire and Rescue
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
Steve Elliott, Budget Manager
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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,FEBRUARY 8, 2022
RESOLUTION 020822-4APPROVINGAND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORSAGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM H-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 February 8,
2022,designated as Item H-Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred
in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through4
inclusive, as follows:
1.Approval of minutes –September 21, 2021
2.Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Kevin Hicks, Deputy Sheriff, upon his retirement after more than
fourteen (14) years of service
3.Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Scott C. Morgan, Firefighter/EMT, upon his retirement after thirty-six
(36) years of service
4.Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $35,350.70 for two
(2) heart monitor defibrillators from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
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