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anokeCounty
Please Note: There is no 6:00 p.m. evening session because there are no public
hearings scheduled in the evening.
Invocation: Stake Relief Society Presidency, Second Counselor, Sister Simmons
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG
Disclaimer:
“Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Board meeting
shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the
Board. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been
previously reviewed or approved by the Board and do not necessarily represent
the religious beliefs or views of the Board in part or as a whole. No member of
the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such
decision will have no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of
the Board.”
Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
August 19, 2025
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Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for August 19, 2025. Regular meetings
are held on the second and fourth Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Public hearings are held at
6:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations from this schedule will be
announced. The meetings are broadcast live on RVTV, Channel 3, and will be
rebroadcast on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. Board
of Supervisors meetings can also be viewed online through Roanoke County’s website
at www.RoanokeCountyVA.gov. Individuals who require assistance or special
arrangements to participate in or attend Board of Supervisors meetings should contact
the Clerk to the Board at (540) 772-2005 at least 48 hours in advance. Please turn all
cell phones off or place them on silent.
A. OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Roll Call
B. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
C. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
1. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of real property containing approximately
1,060.51 acres ("Explore Park") owned by the Virginia Recreational Facilities
Authority and approving an agreement with the Virginia Recreational Facilities
Authority for administrative and financial support. (Doug Blount, Assistant County
Administrator) (Second Reading)
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution authorizing the County of Roanoke (“The County”) to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with Roanoke County Public Schools (“schools”)
to incorporate RCPS’s vehicles into the County’s Fleet Management Software.
(Ashley King, Director of General Services)
2. Resolution supporting the design and limited access control changes for the
Interstate 81 Widening Project from Exit 143 to Exit 150, Catawba and Hollins
Magisterial Districts. (Megan Cronise, Assistant Director of Planning)
Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
Agenda
August 19, 2025
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3. Resolution Accepting the Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan and Approving of the
County's Participation in the Proposed Direct Settlement of Opioid-Related
Claims Against the Sackler Family, and Directing the County's Outside Counsel
to Execute the Documents Necessary to Accept the Plan and Effectuate the
County's Participation in the Settlement. (Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney)
4. Resolution Approving of the County's Participation In the Proposed Settlements
of Opioid-Related Claims Against Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior,
Mylan, Sun, and Zydus and Their Related Corporate Entities, and Directing the
County's Outside Counsel to Execute the Documents Necessary to Effectuate
the County's Participation in the Settlements. (Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney)
5. Resolution approving an interim Agreement between Roanoke County and S.
Lewis Lionberger Construction Company regarding pre-construction services for
the Hollins Library. (George G. Assaid, Capital Projects Administrator)
E. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE
1. Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia
approving the lease financing of various capital projects for the County and
authorizing the leasing of certain County-owned property, the execution and
delivery of a prime lease and a local lease acquisition agreement and finance
lease and other related actions. (Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and
Management Services) (First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
F. CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED BY
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
1. Approval of minutes – July 22, 2025
2. Ordinance 1) accepting funds in the amount of $510,060.48 from the
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and
appropriating such funds to the County’s grant fund for operation of the
CORTRAN program, and 2) reallocating $21,252.52 from the CORTRAN
Budget in the operating fund to the grant fund for the required match for
operation of the CORTRAN program. (Second Reading)
3. Ordinance 1) accepting funds in the amount of $126,400 from the Virginia
Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and appropriating
such funds to the County’s grant fund for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for
operation of the McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle service to the National
Park Service’s McAfee Knob trailhead and 2) reallocating $31,600 from
the CORTRAN Budget in the operating fund to the grant fund for the
required match. (Second Reading)
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4. Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property containing
approximately 5.0 acres located at 0 Mount Chestnut Road, Roanoke,
Virginia (Roanoke County Tax Map Number 075.00-02-38.00-0000).
(Second Reading)
5. Ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $64,979
from the Office of Emergency Medical Services (with a local match of
$64,979 for a total of $129,958) to the Grant Fund, to transition
emergency management dispatch guide cards to an electronic format.
(First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
6. Ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of
$161,252 from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority along with local
matches of $164,100 from the Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds
received by Roanoke County. (First Reading and Request for Second
Reading)
7. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $8,000 from
the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Conference and Education
Assistance Grant Program to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.
8. Request to approve the holiday schedule for calendar year 2026.
G. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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.
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.
H. REPORTS
1. Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
3. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Revenues as of July 31, 2025
4. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Expenditures and
Encumbrances as of July 31, 2025
5. Accounts Paid – July 31, 2025
6. Statement of the Treasurer’s Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy,
as of July 31, 2025
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I. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
1. Martha B. Hooker
2. Paul M. Mahoney
3. Tammy E. Shepherd
4. Phil C. North
5. David F. Radford
J. CLOSED MEETING, pursuant to the Code of Virginia as follows:
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.
2. Section 2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia, for discussion or consideration of
the acquisition of real property for a public purpose where discussion in an open
meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of
the public body. Specifically, the Board will discuss or consider the acquisition of
real property in the Vinton Magisterial District.
K. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
L. ADJOURNMENT