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February 25, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.
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The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day at the Roanoke
County Administration Center, this being the second regularly scheduled meeting of the
month of February 2025. 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.
Before the meeting was called to order, an invocation/a moment of silence was observed.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
A. OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Roll Call
Present: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Absent: Supervisor Radford
Staff Present: Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator; Rebecca Owens,
Deputy County Administrator; Doug Blount, Assistant County
Administrator; Madeline Hanlon, Community Engagement
Director; Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney; Amy Whittaker,
Public Information Officer and Rhonda D. Perdue, Chief
Deputy Clerk to the Board
B. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
C. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Action No. 022525-1 Item C.1
1 . Emergency Ordinance Accepting And Appropriating Funds In The Amount Of
$208,862 From The Virginia Brownfields Restoration And Economic
Redevelopment Assistance Fund Program And Authorizing Execution Of A
Performance Agreement With The Virginia Economic Development Partnership
For Professional Park, Located In The Cave Spring Magisterial District. (Doug
Blount, Assistant County Administrator) (Due to time constraints for the project,
it is requested that the second reading be dispensed with upon an
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affirmative vote of 4/5ths of the members of the Board, and that this matter
be deemed an emergency measure pursuant to Section 18.04 of the Roanoke
County Charter)
Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the ordinance as an emergency ordinance,
due to time constraints, and to dispense the second reading upon an affirmative vote
of 4/5ths of the members of the Board. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
Action No. 022525-2 Item C.2
2. Ordinance authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with .Com Properties IV,
LLC for thirty-five (35) parking spaces located at 210 South Colorado Street,
Salem, Virginia. (Ashley King, Director of General Services and Rachel Lower,
Deputy County Attorney) (First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
Supervisor Hooker moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and
scheduling the second reading for March 11, 2025. Supervisor Shepherd seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
D. APPOINTMENTS
Action No. 022525-3 Item D.1
1. Roanoke County Economic Development
Sherry Lawrence— Catawba District— Expiration 9-26-2027
Supervisor North moved to approve all appointments. Supervisor Mahoney seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Action No. 022525-4.a-f Item E.1=6
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED BY
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THE BOARD TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE RESOLUTION IN
THE FORM OR FORMS LISTED BELOW. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT
ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
Action No. 022525-4.a Item E.1
1. Approval of minutes— February 13, 2025
Action No. 022525-4.b Item E.2
2. The petition of LovABLE Services, Inc. to obtain a special use permit to operate a
drive-in or fast-food restaurant on approximately 0.7 acre zoned C-1, Low Intensity
Commercial District, located at 6426 Merriman Road, Cave Spring Magisterial
District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Action No. 022525-4.c Item E.3
3. Resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to accept
Cobble Trail in the Windsor Hills Magisterial District into the VDOT Secondary
Road System.
Action No. 022525-4.d Item E.4
4. Ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $209,300 and
the required local match of $209,300 for an ambulance and stretcher/load system
from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). (Second Reading)
Action No. 022525-4.e Item E.5
5. Proclamation— Multiple Sclerosis Education Awareness Month
Action No. 022525-4.f Item E.6
6. Resolution approving a new template for the Board's contracts with its County
Administrator and County Attorney and authorizing re-execution of the contracts
upon such form.
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt all matters on the consent agenda. Supervisor
Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
F. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS — None
This time has been set aside for Roanoke County citizens, County property owners,
and County business owners to address the Board on matters of interest or concern.
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While the Board desires to hear from all who desire to speak, this agenda item is
limited to a duration of 30 minutes, Each individual speaker shall be afforded 3
minutes to speak.
G. REPORTS
Action No. 022525-5 Item G.1-6
1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
3. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Revenues as of January 31, 2025
4. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Expenditures and Encumbrances
as of January 31, 2025
5. Accounts Paid —January 2025
6. Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as
of January 31, 2025
Supervisor Mahoney moved to receive and file the reports that have been included
with the agenda under Item G. Supervisor Shepherd seconded the motion. Motion
approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
H. WORK SESSIONS
1. Work session to review with the Board of Supervisors fiscal year 2025-2026
employee compensation and benefits. (Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and
Management Services and Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator, Elijah Daly, Director
of Human Resources)
2. Work session to review with the Board of Supervisors the County Administrator's
Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 - 2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (Laurie
Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services and Steve Elliott,
Budget Administrator)
I. CLOSED MEETING, pursuant to the Code of Virginia as follows:
Action No. 022525-6
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1. Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) of the Code of Virginia, for discussion concerning a
prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or
industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or
industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community.
Specifically, the Board will discuss potential business location or expansion in the
five magisterial districts.
Supervisor North moved to go to closed session. Supervisor Hooker seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
EVENING SESSION — 6:00 PM
J. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
Action No. 022525-7
In the closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter which
was identified in the motion to convene in closed session. Only those matters lawfully
permitted to be discussed under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were
discussed.
Supervisor Mahoney moved to adopt the certification resolution. Supervisor North
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
K. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
Action No. 022525-8 Item K.1
1. Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Roanoke County 200 Plan to
Incorporate the Roanoke County Safe Streets And Roads For All Comprehensive
Safety Action Plan int The Roanoke County 200 Plan. (Megan Cronise, Assistant
Director of Planning)
Supervisor Mahoney moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Shepherd seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
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L. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action No. 022525-9 Item L.1
1. The petition of April Joyce Hernandez Lemus to rezone approximately 12.61 acres
from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District,
located at 1807 Mayfield Drive, Vinton Magisterial District. (Philip Thompson,
Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Supervisor Shepherd found that that the proposed rezoning request:
1. Is inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the County's adopted
comprehensive plan, but, is consistent with the historical character of the
property, and will not result in a change in the current use of the property,
2. Is good zoning practice, and
3. Will not result in substantial detriment to the community.
Therefore, moved that the Board approve the rezoning request as it has been
requested.
Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
Action No. 022525-10 Item L.2
2. The petition of B2X Online, .Inc., to obtain a special use permit to construct a
broadcasting tower approximately 80 feet tall on approximately 6.972 acres of land
zoned AR, Agricultural/ Residential District, located at 9731 Tinsley Lane, Windsor
Hills Magisterial District. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading
and Public Hearing)
Supervisor Hooker found that the proposed special use permit:
1. Meets the requirements of Section 30-19-1 of the Roanoke County Code and
that the proposed special use conforms with the standards set forth in article IV,
use and design standards of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance;
2. Is in conformance with the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan; and
3. Will have a minimum adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood and
community.
Therefore, moved the Board to 'approve the petition to obtain a special use permit,
with the following one (1) condition:
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1. The broadband transmitter pole shall not exceed eighty (80) feet in height
above ground level.
Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
M. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
1. Martha B. Hooker
2. Paul M. Mahoney
3. Tammy E. Shepherd
4. Phil N. North
5. David F. Radford
Supervisors were offered the opportunity to share comments and provide updates to
their peers and the public on items of interest to them.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Action No. 022525-11
Supervisor Hooker moved to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Shepherd seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Hooker, Mahoney, Shepherd, North
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Radford
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