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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/24/2026 - Adopted Board Records ACTION NO. 022426-1 ITEM NO. C.1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Proclamation declaring March as American Red Cross Month in the County of Roanoke SUBMITTED BY: Rhonda Perdue Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Request the Board of Supervisors to declare March as American Red Cross Month in the County of Roanoke STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the proclamation. VOTE: Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the proclamation. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Abstain Mr. Radford /1 ❑ ❑ Ms. Hooker // ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑ Page 1 of 1 ACTION NO. 022426-2 ITEM NO. D.1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE VIRGINIA REFERENDUM ON APRIL 21, 2026, ON THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT THAT WOULD GRANT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO REDRAW THE STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS MID-DECADE SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: The Virginia referendum scheduled for April 21, 2026, is a special election on a proposed constitutional amendment that would grant the General Assembly temporary authority to redraw the state's congressional districts mid-decade. BACKGROUND: The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County holds that the integrity of the electoral process is the cornerstone of a representative democracy and that "voters should choose their politicians, rather than politicians choosing their voters." In 2020, Virginia voters overwhelmingly amended the Constitution of Virginia to establish a bipartisan Redistricting Committee, intending to end the practice of partisan gerrymandering and ensure that district lines remain stable for a full decade following the decennial census. DISCUSSION: The General Assembly is currently seeking to bypass these established protections through a proposed constitutional amendment to be voted on in a special election on April 21, 2026, which would grant the legislature temporary authority to redraw congressional maps mid-decade. Page 1 of 2 This Board opposes the proposed "10-1" Congressional Map, which seeks to engineer a predetermined partisan outcome of ten Democratic seats and one Republican seat, representing a blatant return to the "extreme partisan gerrymandering" that Virginia voters explicitly rejected in 2020. The proposed redistricting maps threaten the protection of rural interests by diluting the influence of Virginia's agricultural and rural communities, often "packing" rural voters or attaching them to distant urban centers with vastly different economic and infrastructure needs. This Board expresses grave concern regarding the procedural integrity of this amendment, noting that the Tazewell County Circuit Court on January 27, 2026, ruled the General Assembly's actions to be "void ab initio" and a "blatant abuse of power" for violating internal procedural rules and failing to provide the constitutionally required public notice. Rushing a constitutional change through a low-turnout special election-at a taxpayer cost of approximately $5 million-during an ongoing legal challenge creates unnecessary confusion and erodes public trust in the stability of our laws. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This resolution has been prepared at the request of the Board of Supervisors. VOTE: Supervisor North moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Abstain Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑ CC: Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 RESOLUTION 022426-2 OPPOSING THE VIRGINIA REFERENDUM ON APRIL 21, 2026, ON THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT THAT WOULD GRANT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO REDRAW THE STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS MID-DECADE WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County holds that the integrity of the electoral process is the cornerstone of a representative democracy and that "voters should choose their politicians, rather than politicians choosing their voters"; and WHEREAS, in 2020, Virginia voters overwhelmingly amended the Constitution of Virginia to establish a bipartisan Redistricting Committee, intending to end the practice of partisan gerrymandering and ensure that district lines remain stable for a full decade following the decennial census; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly is currently seeking to bypass these established protections through a proposed constitutional amendment to be voted on in a Special Election on April 21, 2026, which would grant the legislature temporary authority to redraw congressional maps mid-decade; and WHEREAS, this Board opposes the proposed "10-1" Congressional Map, which seeks to engineer a predetermined partisan outcome of ten Democratic seats and one Republican seat, representing a blatant return to the "extreme partisan gerrymandering" that Virginia voters explicitly rejected in 2020; and WHEREAS, the proposed redistricting maps threaten the protection of rural interests by diluting the influence of Virginia's agricultural and rural communities, often Page 1 of 3 "packing" rural voters or attaching them to distant urban centers with vastly different economic and infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS, this Board expresses grave concern regarding the procedural integrity of this amendment, noting that the Tazewell County Circuit Court on January 27, 2026, ruled that the General Assembly's actions to be "void ab initio" and a "blatant abuse of power" for violating internal procedural rules and failing to provide the constitutionally required public notice; and WHEREAS, rushing a constitutional change through a low-turnout special election—at a taxpayer cost of approximately $5 million—during an ongoing legal challenge creates unnecessary confusion and erodes public trust in the stability of our laws. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County: 1. Hereby expresses its unambiguous opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment and the April 21, 2026, special election; and 2. Calls upon the Virginia Supreme Court and the General Assembly to uphold the procedural integrity of the Constitution and protect the independent redistricting process from partisan interference. The Clerk shall provide copies of this resolution to each member of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate that represents the County of Roanoke, and to United States Congressmen that represent the County of Roanoke. On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the resolution; seconded by Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: Page 2 of 3 AYES: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Richard L. Ca,>erood, P.E. County Ad.- 'nistrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors CC: Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney Page 3 of 3 ACTION NO. 022426-3 ITEM NO. E.1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposal submitted for the redevelopment of the Hollins Fire Station located at 7401 Barrens Road in the County of Roanoke (Tax Id: 27.13-04-01.00-0000) SUBMITTED BY: George G. Assaid Capital Projects Administrator APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: This time has been set aside to hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposal submitted for the redevelopment of the Hollins Fire Station located at 7401 Barrens Road. Copies of the submitted proposal are available for inspection in the Purchasing Division of the Finance & Management Services Department, 5204 Bernard Drive, Roanoke, VA, and online at <https://www.roanokecountyva.cgov/bids.aspx?bidID=1308>. Page 1 of 1 A T A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 RESOLUTION 022426-4.a-c APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM F - 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 24, 2026, designated as Item F-Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 3 inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes— February 10, 2026 2. Proclamation declaring March as Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month in the County of Roanoke. 3. Ordinance authorizing the temporary relocation of the Hollins District Precinct 206 polling place pursuant to Virginia Code Section 24.2-306, 24.2-307, and 24.2-310. (Second Reading) On motion of Supervisor North to adopt all matters on the consent agenda; seconded by Supervisor Mahoney and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Rich d . Caywood, P.E. Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors CC: Rachel Lower, Deputy County Attorney Anna Cloeter, Registrar Page 1 of 1 ACTION NO. 022426-4.b ITEM NO. F_2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Proclamation declaring March as Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month in the County of Roanoke SUBMITTED BY: Rhonda Perdue Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Request the Board of Supervisors to declare March as Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month in the County of Roanoke STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the proclamation. VOTE: Supervisor North moved to adopt the proclamation. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Abstain Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑ Page 1 of 1 ACTION NO. 022426-4.c ITEM NO. F_3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF THE HOLLINS DISTRICT PRECINCT 206 POLLING PLACE PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTION 24.2-306, 24.2-307, AND 24.2-310 SUBMITTED BY: Anna Cloeter General Registrar and Director of Elections APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: The current polling place for Hollins Precinct 206 is the Hollins Library. Due to planned construction in 2026 at the Hollins Library, it is necessary to temporarily relocate the polling place from the Hollins Library. BACKGROUND: Virginia Code § 24.2-306, § 24.2-307, and § 24.2-310 authorize the governing body of each county to establish the polling place for each precinct in that jurisdiction by ordinance. DISCUSSION: The current polling place for Hollins Precinct 206 is the Hollins Library. There is planned construction scheduled to begin at the Hollins Library in May 2026, which is expected to conclude in July 2027. Election officials have determined that the citizens would be better served with the temporary relocation of the Hollins District Precinct 206 polling place to North Roanoke Baptist Church, located at 6402 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019. Leaders at the North Roanoke Baptist Church have shared that the church agrees to serve as the temporary polling place for Hollins Precinct 206 during construction at the Hollins Library. An ordinance is needed from the Board of Supervisors to effectuate this temporary change in polling place. Page 1 of 2 There have been no changes since the first reading held on February 10, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: To comply with the Virginia Code, this matter was noticed by publication in the Roanoke Times, and the County provided funds for that notice. There will also be costs associated with notices that must be sent by mail to registered voters impacted by this proposed polling place change. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve this ordinance. VOTE: Supervisor North moved to approve the ordinance. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Absent Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑ CC: Rachel Lower, Deputy County Attorney Anna Cloeter, Registrar Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 ORDINANCE 022426-4.c AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF THE HOLLINS DISTRICT PRECINCT 206 POLLING PLACE PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTION 24.2-306, 24.2-307, AND 24.2-310 WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 24.2-306, § 24.2-307, and § 24.2-310 authorize the governing body of each county to establish the polling place for each precinct in that jurisdiction by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the current polling place for Hollins District Precinct 206 is the Hollins Library; and WHEREAS, there is planned construction scheduled to begin at the Hollins Library in May 2026, which is expected to conclude in July 2027; and WHEREAS, election officials have determined that the citizens would be better served by temporarily relocating the Hollins District Precinct 206 polling place during construction at the Hollins Library to North Roanoke Baptist Church, located at 6402 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019; and WHEREAS, leaders of North Roanoke Baptist Church have shared with Roanoke County staff that North Roanoke Baptist Church may be used as the temporary polling place for Hollins District Precinct 206 during construction at the Hollins Library; and WHEREAS, in order to comply with Virginia Code § 24.2-306, this matter was noticed by publication in The Roanoke Times on February 10, 2026 and February 17, 2026; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 10, 2026, and the second reading was held on February 24, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. The Hollins District Precinct 206 polling place shall be temporarily relocated from the Hollins Library located at 6624 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019 to North Roanoke Baptist Church located at 6402 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019. 2. Once construction at the Hollins Library is complete, the polling place for Hollins District Precinct 206 will return to its original location at the Hollins Library located at 6624 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019. 3. The General Registrar for the County of Roanoke, Virginia, is hereby authorized to take all measures necessary to comply with Virginia law and regulations regarding a change in polling place and for reasonable notification to the voters of this change in their polling location. 4. The County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, Assistant County Administrator, and the General Registrar are hereby authorized and directed to take such other actions as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this ordinance. 5. This ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption. On motion of Supervisor North to approve the ordinance; seconded by Supervisor Mahoney and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Rich . C ood, P.E. unty ministrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors CC: Rachel Lower, Deputy County Attorney Anna Cloeter, Registrar AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 RESOLUTION 022426-8 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge: 1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this certification resolution applies; and 2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt the resolution; seconded by Supervisor North and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney,Shepherd NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Rich-.;`. Caywood, P.E. Co- ty Administrator/Clerk to the Board of Supervisors