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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/8/2022 - Adopted Board Records AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER 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. 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, 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. Page 1of 2 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 Page 1of 4 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; Page 2of 4 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. Page 3of 4 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 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, 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. Page 1of 2 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. Page 1of 2 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 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,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) Page 1of 2 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. 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, 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. Page 1of 2 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 Page 1of 4 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; Page 2of 4 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. Page 3of 4 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 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, 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. Page 1of 2 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. Page 1of 2 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 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,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) Page 1of 2