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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 July 2022. 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
Chairman Mahoney called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. The roll call
was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Paul M. Mahoney; Supervisors Martha B. Hooker,
Phil C. North, P. Jason Peters and David F. Radford
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator; Rebecca
Owens, Deputy County Administrator; Doug Blount,
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: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
1. Resolution recognizing Cmdr. Richard M. Poindexter for his
exemplary service to Roanoke County (Richard L. Caywood,
County Administrator)
Mr. Caywood and Chief Hall gave brief introduction and overview. The
resolution was read by the Clerk.
RESOLUTION 071222-1 RECOGNIZING CMDR. RICHARD M.
POINDEXTER FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO ROANOKE
COUNTY
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WHEREAS, In July, 1994, Richard M. Poindexter was hired as a police officer for
the Roanoke County Police Department, where he has served in an exemplary manner;
and
WHEREAS, Cmdr. Poindexter was promoted to sergeant in December 2003 and
Commander in December 2014 and has supervised a variety of units within the Police
Department since that time; and
WHEREAS, Cmdr. Poindexter was assigned as the A Platoon Commander in
October 2017 when he was also designated as the Deputy Incident Commander for the
Police Department response to the Mountain Valley Pipeline project. During this
assignment, he helped plan the County's response to the pipeline, working with County
Administration and other government officials both within and outside of Roanoke
County.
WHEREAS, Cmdr. Poindexter was assigned as commander of the Professional
Standards Unit in October 2018, where he has been responsible for recruiting and
selection of employees, policy development, accreditation compliance and internal
affairs investigations, amongst other duties;
WHEREAS, Cmdr. Poindexter led the revision of the Police Department's use of
force policies and transition to the 6th Edition standards of the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies; and
WHEREAS, Cmdr. Poindexter led an employee group charged with developing
guidelines for the implementation of the Police Department's pay step plan in 2021 and
subsequently implemented those guidelines; and
WHEREAS, Cmdr. Poindexter has been assigned to investigate a number of
significant and complex employee issues and disciplinary matters, which were done in a
thorough, professional and efficient manner earning recognition and praise from County
Administration, Human Resources Department and County Attorney's Office; and
WHEREAS, Cmdr. Poindexter was appointed as Acting Assistant Chief of Police
for Administration in April 2022 where he has successfully and effectively supervised
the Professional Standards Unit, Roanoke County Criminal Justice Academy, Services
Division and Crime Prevention Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Cmdr. Poindexter's 28 years of service to the Roanoke County
Police Department have contributed greatly to the safety of our citizens and
effectiveness of the Police Department.
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 Cmdr. Richard M. Poindexter for his dedicated and exemplary
service to Roanoke County; and
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for continued
success in the future.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
IN RE: BRIEFINGS
1. Briefing to update the Board of Supervisors on the grant
application regarding School Resource Officers (SRO's) (Richard
Caywood, County Administrator; Howard B. Hall, Chief of Police)
Mr. Caywood provided overview; PowerPoint presentation is on file in the
office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Mahoney asked about the grant for the Town of Vinton.
Supervisor Peters explained they are unable to apply for the grant.
Supervisor Peters commented he has a problem with part-time. He prefers
to see full-time officers. He is glad they have the same training. His concern not having
full-time officers. Chief Hall advised he would prefer to hire full time, but they are not in
a position to hire full time positions. SRO Officer have to be law enforcement certified.
Supervisor North applauded staff for working on this so quickly.
Supervisor Peters also thanked everyone involved. This may help bring
folks to our area. As we are going through this process, are our Sheriff Deputies
trained. Chief Hall explained a SRO has to be law enforcement certified.
Supervisor Hooker stated she wanted to make sure that the pay is
equalized. There should not be a difference for the same work, just a different uniform.
Mr. Caywood advised they have met with the Sheriffs office.
Supervisor Radford commented this is a great start, a lot of effort. So, you
have picked eight (8) schools, what is the long term on the other seven (7) schools.
The grant is for eight (8), however there are two deputies working for the Sheriffs
Department to try and spend some time across all sixteen (16) elementary schools. As
we hire, we will add in. Supervisor Radford then stated it appears to be very fluid, get
the grant and then find people to hire. We don't know if we will have this by fall or not.
Chief Hall stated they are aware of three (3) people who are interested, two (2) of them
are retired from Roanoke County and thinks that would allow us to process them faster.
Supervisor Mahoney asked with regard to the grant, he is assuming it is a
specific sum as stated by the General Assembly. So, is this going to be a race that all
the various localities are going to submit their applications and then they look and see
they have more applications than funds appropriated. So, you may not get what we are
asking for. Supervisor Mahoney asked if had a sense of where we will end up with
Chief Hall responding he is having a little bit of a hard time figuring out the DCS Grants
and which one this is.
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Interestingly, about two or three days before this solicitation was published, he was in a
meeting with the Secretary of Public Safety with some other police chiefs and one of the
questions he asked was if there was a timeline for getting the applications out there. He
advised they had not established a timeline yet. When the solicitation came out, it was
worded oddly and references a second solicitation and he is not sure if this is left over
money from the last fiscal year.
Supervisor North confirmed the amount was around $46 million for the
biennium. He thinks a lot of municipalities may not know about these or might miss the
date because it is an aggressive date. So, the early bird might get the applications
approved quicker.
IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance appropriating funds in the amount of$2,528,236 for the
fiscal year 2022-2023 Operations Budget and approval of an
amended Classification Plan for fiscal year 2022-2023 for
Roanoke County, Virginia (Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance
and Management Services)
Supervisor Mahoney inquired if the starting salary for Sheriffs Department
was equal to Jailors. Ms. Owens responded a little higher than regional jail.
Supervisor Peters stated as we are looking at the needs of the
department, he inquired of Chief Hall if this is sufficient to where we need to be. Chief
Hall responded this will put us ahead of the other agencies in the immediate area. He is
not completely sure, if anything, any of them have done. The applicant pool is a trickle,
but does not know what the magic number is. Supervisor Peters advised he just
wanted to make sure we are in the ballpark.
Supervisor Peters' motion to approve the first reading and set the second
reading for July 26, 2022, was seconded by Supervisor Hooker and approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
2. Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Oaklands
Properties, LLC for parking purposes at Thompson Memorial
Drive and East Main Street in the City of Salem, Virginia (Rachel
Lower, Senior Assistant County Attorney)
Ms. Lower outlined the request for ordinance. There was no discussion.
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Supervisor Hooker's motion to approve the first reading and set the
second reading for July 26, 2022, was seconded by Supervisor Radford and approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of an easement across
property owned by Technology DR I LLC (Tax Map No: 064.02-02-
50.00-0000) for purposes of ingress and egress to an adjacent
parcel owned by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors (Tax
Map No: 064.02-02-50.06-0000) (Rachel Lower, Senior Assistant
County Attorney)
Ms. Lower advised there were no changes to the first reading. There was
no discussion.
ORDINANCE 071222-2 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
AN EASEMENT. ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY
TECHNOLOGY DR I LLC (TAX MAP NO: 064.02-02-50.00-0000)
FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AN
ADJACENT PARCEL OWED BY THE ROANOKE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. (TAX MAP NO: 064.02-02-50.06-
(1000), IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Technology DR I LLC owns an 8.459 acre parcel, located at 6410
Technology Drive in the County of Roanoke, Virginia, identified as Roanoke County Tax
Map No: 064.02-02-50.00-0000 (hereinafter referred to as the "subject property"); and
WHEREAS, the Board. of Supervisors of. Roanoke County, Virginia owns a 5.81
acre parcel, located at 0 Technology Drive in the County of Roanoke, Virginia, identified
as Roanoke County Tax Map No: 064.02-02-50.06-0000, which is immediately adjacent
to the subject property, and which is landlocked (hereinafter referred to as the "County's
adjacent property"); and
WHEREAS, by deed dated January 21, 2000, the Economic Development
Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia (referenced by that deed as the Industrial
Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia) reserved for itself, its successors
and assigns, including the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, a
perpetual easement across the subject property for the purpose of ingress and egress
to a stormwater management facility located on the County's adjacent parcel
(hereinafter referred to as the "2000 Easement"); and
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WHEREAS, by instrument dated October 26, 2020, the Economic Development
Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia and the prior owner of the subject property
(VALLEY TECHPARK PARTNERS, LLC) executed an amendment to the easement
across the subject property by establishing a specific location of the easement in order
to facilitate the prior owner's development plans of the subject property (hereinafter
referred to as the "2020 Easement Amendment"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia was not a
party to the 2020 Easement Amendment; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate their development purposes, Technology DR I
LLC desires to vacate the easement granted to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia established by the 2000 Easement and to grant a new easement for
stormwater management and access purposes to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on June 28, 2022, and
the second reading was held on July 12, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the vacation of a previous general easement to the Board of Supervisors
on property located at 6410 Technology Drive (Tax Map No: 064.02-02-
50.00-0000) and the acquisition of a new twenty (20) foot wide easement as
shown on the attached plat dated April 21, 2021, prepared by Parker Design
Group, titled "EASEMENT PLAT FROM RECORDS FOR TECHNOLOGY DR
I LLC SHOWING AN EXISTING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND
ACCESS EASEMENT TO BE VACATED AND A NEW 20' WIDE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS EASEMENT TO BE
CREATED LOCATED ON LOT 4A (8.459 ACRES) RESUBDIVISION OF LOT
4 OF VALLEY TECKPARK RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 22, PG.193
CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA," is
hereby authorized and approved.
2. That the County Administrator or the Deputy County Administrator are hereby
authorized to execute a deed and any other incidental documents required for
the approved vacation and acquisition and to take such actions on behalf of
the County of Roanoke in this matter as are necessary or desirable to
accomplish the approved vacation and acquisition, all of which shall be
approved as to form by the County Attorney.
3. That this ordinance is to be in full force and effect upon its passage.
On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION 071222-3 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AGENDA 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 July 12,
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
through 7 inclusive, as follows:
1. Confirmation of appointment to the Roanoke County Planning Commission
(District)
2. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County to Sharon Griffin, Custodian, upon her retirement after more
than twenty-five (25) years of service
3. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County to John L. McPhail Jr., Police Officer IV, upon his retirement
after more than twenty-five (25) years of service
4. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County to Jerry W. Parcel!, Fire Captain, upon his retirement after
more than twenty-three (23) years of service
5. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County to Keith B. Smith, Police Officer-Commander-Academy
Director, upon his retirement after more than twenty-five (25) years of service
6. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $9,555 from the
U.S. Department of Justice's Bulletproof Vest Partnership to the Roanoke
County Sheriffs Office
7. Confirmation of appointment of alternates to the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission (At-Large)
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
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RESOLUTION 072122-3.b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
TO SHARON GRIFFIN, CUSTODIAN, UPON HER RETIREMENT
AFTER MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25)YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Sharon Griffin was employed by Roanoke County on October 23,
1995; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Griffin retired on August 1, 2021, after twenty-five (25) years
and nine (9) months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Griffin, through her 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 Ms. Griffin's tenure with Roanoke County, she worked
diligently to keep County facilities clean and safe for both employees and citizens. Ms.
Griffin was primarily assigned to the Public Safety Building, where she became a
member of the departments there, but she was always willing to be flexible and help in
other locations as needed.
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 SHARON GRIFFIN for more than twenty-five (25) 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.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 071222-3.c EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
TO JOHN L. MCPHAIL JR., POLICE OFFICER IV, UPON HIS
RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN TWENTY-SIX (26) YEARS
OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, John L. McPhail Jr. was employed by Roanoke County on August
15, 1994; and
WHEREAS, Detective McPhail retired on June 1, 2021, after twenty-six (26)
years and ten (10) months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County;
and
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WHEREAS, Detective McPhail, 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 Detective McPhail's tenure with Roanoke County, he
achieved the rank of Police Officer II and the rank of Detective; and,
WHEREAS, as he advanced through the ranks, Mr. McPhail protected the
citizens of the County and the Roanoke Valley with professionalism and dedication,
while serving in the Uniform Patrol as a Field Training Officer and member of the
Special Weapons and Tactics team (SWAT) and the Criminal Investigations Division.
Mr. McPhail investigated incidents that involved fraud, internet crimes, property crimes
and crimes against persons (homicides, sexual assaults, and assaults). Mr. McPhail
served as a Polygraph Operator during his tenure in the Criminal Investigations
Division. Mr. McPhail completed his service to the citizens of Roanoke County as a
member of the Federal Bureau of Investigations Violent Crimes Task Force.
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 JOHN L. MCPHAIL JR. for more than twenty-six (26) 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.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 071222-3.d EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
TO JERRY W. PARCELL, FIRE CAPTAIN, UPON HIS
RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN TWENTY-THREE (23)
YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Jerry W. Parcell was employed by Roanoke County on May 1, 1997;
and
WHEREAS, Captain Parcell retired on January 1, 2021, after twenty-three (23)
years and eight (8) months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County;
and
WHEREAS, Captain Parcell, 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, Captain Parcell started his career with Roanoke County as a
Paramedic/ Firefighter and promoted up through the ranks to the final rank of Captain.
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WHEREAS, throughout Captain Parcell's tenure with Roanoke County, he was a
respected and valued incident commander within the fire and rescue operational team.
He also assisted County _ volunteers and other jurisdictions with training and
development.
WHEREAS, Captain Parcel) served on numerous capital improvement projects
within the fire stations; and
WHEREAS, Captain Parcel) was instrumental in serving on fire truck and
ambulance specification committees to improve technology and new designs to improve
the functionality of equipment and apparatus being used to better serve the community.
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 JERRY W. PARCELL for more than twenty-three (23) 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.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 071222-3.e EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
TO KEITH B. SMITH, POLICE OFFICER-COMMANDER-
ACADEMY DIRECTOR, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE
THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25)YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Keith B. Smith was employed by Roanoke County on August 14,
1995; and
WHEREAS, Commander Smith retired on January .1, 2021, after twenty-five (25)
years and five (5) months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County;
and
WHEREAS, Commander Smith, 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 Commander Smith's tenure with Roanoke County, he
advanced through the ranks of Police Officer, Police Officer II, Sergeant, Lieutenant and
finally to Commander; and
WHEREAS, as he advanced through the ranks, Mr. Smith protected the citizens
of the County and the Roanoke Valley with professionalism and dedication, while
serving in the Uniform Patrol, the Services Division and serving as the Roanoke County
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Criminal Justice Academy Director. Mr. Smith completed his service to the citizens of
Roanoke County as the Director of the Roanoke County Criminal Justice Academy.
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith also served on the Special Weapons and Tactics team
(SWAT) for a number of years. During those years Mr. Smith initially started as a
member of the team and progressed to become the Tactical Operations Commander.
Within each of these roles, Mr. Smith performed in an exemplary manner. He
contributed his skills to the development and training of SWAT team members and to
the growth of new recruits attending the Roanoke County Criminal Justice Academy.
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 KEITH B. SMITH for more than twenty-five (25) 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.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
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IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor North moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Radford and carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
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 May 31, 2022
4. Statement of Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio
Policy as of June 30, 2022
5. Resolution #451 of the Western Virginia Water Authority thanking
Donald L. Davis for his service as a Director of the Authority
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
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Supervisor Radford thanked Jim Woltz for reupping for another four-years.
He replaced him on the Planning Commission and here he is coming around as a
Supervisor and reappointing him. Jim has been a great asset to our Planning
Commission; he has a wealth of real estate knowledge and thinks he will continue to do
well in that position.
Supervisor Peters stated he is an advocate for Amtrak; as of yesterday
they started with their second train in the evening and encourage anyone to get on there
and have a great trip. He has said this throughout the years, he really appreciates the
employees of Roanoke County. We can sit up here and legislate, but you are the ones
that keep Roanoke County moving forward. He thinks that this Board has "put their
money where their mouths are"with raises and step plans and everything we have done
for our employees. He thanked all the employees. On the morning of July the 2nd in the
Town of Vinton, we had a major fire that took out one of our historic buildings downtown
and the rumor is they are not sure whether the second structure is going to stand or
whether they will need to take it down. He commended the fire and rescue personnel
from Vinton, Station #1, and Cave Spring sent the ladder truck. That building was
something that as a fire and rescue member, we have trained on that building for 30
years. We have had all the tabletop exercise because those buildings downtown share
common basements. So, that fire could have easily taken out half the block in
downtown Vinton. They did a heck of job, used a million gallons of water, but they really
a great job; long day. It was a hot day on Saturday, but they did a great job. Thanks to
all those fire and rescue folks.
Supervisor Hooker stated lately she has heard from several citizens in her
district regarding Rt. 11/460 West. It's a corridor that has been improved; it is now four
(4) lanes, it has sidewalks and soon on both sides and she would like to see what kind
of help we could offer that corridor to help meet its economic potential. While there has
been some progress, we need more and she knows that they are not alone; there are
other corridors that may need similar attention and similar help. She requested a work
session at some point in the future to discuss some possibilities on how can we
incentivize and help some of these corridors to help their storefronts, business fronts or
whatever we can to help these small businesses grow and bring in more.
Supervisor Mahoney noted it was a good suggestion and wonder if we
could partner with our Economic Development Authority. Maybe staff can come up with
some plans. In the past, there is a grant program for signage, frontage, etc.
Supervisor Peters stated several years ago we had a joint work session
with the EDA and that may be something we want to revisit again so they can hear what
we are looking for as well and brainstorm on ideas.
Supervisor Mahoney asked staff to find some dates.
Supervisor North stated he was there along with staff yesterday at the
arrival of the second Amtrak train at 1:00 p.m. It was well attended with local
dignitaries, State Senators, Delegates, City Council, Botetourt and Roanoke County
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were represented. The train returned at 4:30 p.m. and one of the highlights of the day
was seeing an old college friend as his dad also worked for the railroad many years
ago. In addition, last Thursday, he was placed on the 181 Advisory Council, which had
its first meeting to elect officers, first meeting in about 15 months, and the Secretary of
Transportation, Shep Miller, was there and he got to meet with him and also at that
meeting we elected a chair and vice chairman. Dr. Smoot was there and nominated
Terry Austin of the 181 Committee. Terry is also the Chairman of the Transportation
Committee and Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. So, the second
person nominated for Vice Chairman was delegate Tony Wilt of Rockingham County
and a well-attended meeting for the first time; represented by all six planning districts on
the corridor was represented. Supervisor North then shared several slides that show
some impacts locally along the 181 Corridor. These slides are on file in the office of the
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors and come from the 181 Corridor Improvement Plan.
Supervisor Mahoney stated the Board may recall that we had a group of
citizens expressing their concerns from White Pelican, a street in Cave Spring about a
drug treatment facility. He knows our County Attorney, Mr. Lubeck was looking into that
and Mr. Lubeck is out this week. He would encourage the County Attorney's office to
assist Mr. Lubeck in the analysis. We owe the citizens on White Pelican a response.
He knows we are trying to get some more information from Pinnacle as to the scope
and extent of the activities there. His understanding is some of the patients have
moved into the house on White Pelican. It is an issue that is concerning a lot of citizens
on that street. He hopes we can accelerate our response to the citizens so they get an
answer.
Chairman Mahoney recessed to the third floor for work session at 4:21
p.m.
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
1. Joint work session with the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors; Roanoke County School Board and the Roanoke
County Career and Technical Advisory (CTE) Committee (Paul M.
Mahoney, Chairman of the Board)
Chairman Mahoney welcomed everyone and the School Board and CTE
called their Boards to order.
Chairman Altizer of the CTE Committee Altizer started the PowerPoint and
then turned over to Craig Balzer and finally to Mr. Spangler of the CTE Committee.
Gene Rose commented he has still not received the square footage
numbers so they can compare with what is needed and does not agree with the Arts
square footage.
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Max Beyer stated he did not vote in agreement for what has been
purposed. He felt there should have been a financial analysis done. He asked that be
done and the Committee refused. The square footage was exactly what the schools
asked for; no changes were made. The philosophy is "Build it and they will come."
Wayne Bower thanked the two Boards for allowing the Committee. He
just wants to make sure we get it right.
School Board Chairman Linden announced the site selected a 23-acre site
on Peters Creek Road that they hope will be the new CTE facility.
Mr. Altizer announced the committee would do their research on solar.
Next, Todd Kagles, Director of Facilities and Operations for Roanoke
County Schools provided a presentation on the site selected.
Dr. Nicely thanked the committee for the work that has been done. He is
excited with the announcement on the new location.
Discussion ensued regarding putting the performing arts in one of the
schools versus CTE.
Chairman Altizer asked who would contact the business community;
Supervisor Mahoney stated as long as they know that both boards are supportive then
CTE can move forward.
Supervisor Peters suggested a Town Hall meeting at South County
Library and invite the businesses so they can come and tell us what their needs are.
School Board member Tim Greenway inquired if we need another joint
meeting to discuss funding. It was the consensus staff from the schools and County
staff would work on and advise.
The work session was held from 5:25 p.m. until 7:14 p.m.
IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Mahoney adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
ub itted by: Approved by:
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i-.orah C. J irs Paul M. Mahoney
Chief Deputy lerk to the Board Chairman