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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/24/2026 - Adopted Board Records ACTION NO. 032426-1 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: March 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution to recognize a Roanoke County Employee for exemplary service to Roanoke County SUBMITTED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Resolution recognizing a Roanoke County employee for exemplary service to Roanoke County. DISCUSSION: This time has been set aside to recognize a Roanoke County employee for exemplary service to Roanoke County. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the resolution. 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 ® ❑ ❑ Page 1 of 1 ATA REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026 RESOLUTION 032426-1 RECOGNIZING EM POERTNER FOR HER EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Ms. Em Poertner began her career with Roanoke County in June 2024 as a Specialist in the Public Information Office and was later promoted to Social Media Manager; and WHEREAS, Em has demonstrated outstanding leadership in advancing the County's digital communications through a strategic, video-first approach across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Linkedln, and Nextdoor; and WHEREAS, Em played a key role in implementing the County's Social Media Strategic Plan, adopted in March 2025, resulting in significant growth over the last year, including: • More than 23 million impressions, a 66.2% increase • More than 1.2 million engagements, a 68.4% increase • Net audience growth exceeding 29,000, a 157.7% increase; and WHEREAS, Em has strengthened coordination and collaboration across departments by: • Supporting staff in developing engaging social media content • Leading weekly virtual meetings to plan content and ensure consistent messaging • Facilitating monthly in-person sessions to encourage collaboration and creativity 1 • Expanding participation by engaging staff across departments to contribute content that highlights County services; and WHEREAS, through these efforts, Em has enhanced the County's ability to promote Roanoke County as a vibrant place to live, work, and do business, while showcasing the employees who serve the community; and WHEREAS, Em further demonstrated her leadership by establishing the first annual McAfee Awards to recognize staff contributions to the County's growing social media presence; and WHEREAS, In addition to all of her external communication accomplishments, Em has been instrumental in improving internal communications across the organization using many of the same techniques. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors hereby expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Ms. Em Poertner for her innovation, leadership, and commitment to strengthening communication and community engagement across Roanoke County; and FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors extends its sincere best wishes for continued success in the future. On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the resolution; seconded by Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd NAYS: None 2 A COPY TESTE: Richard . .ywood, P.E. Count, A inistrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors CC: Em Poertner 3 ACTION NO. 032426-2 ITEM NO. E.1-4 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointment to the Court Community Correction Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Policy Board; Court Community Corrections Regional Drug Court Advisory Board; Court-Community Corrections Program - Regional Community Criminal Justice Board (At-Large); and Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee (At- Large) SUBMITTED BY: Rhonda Perdue Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Confirmation of appointments. BACKGROUND: Court Community Correction Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Policy Board: Chief Michael Poindexter's appointment to this board expired June 30, 2025. It is the consensus of the Board to reappoint Chief Poindexter to an additional three (3) year term which will expire June 30, 2028. Court Community Corrections Regional Drug Court Advisory Board: Sheriff J. Eric Orange's appointment to this board expired June 30, 2023. It is the consensus of the Board to reappoint Sheriff Orange to an additional three (3) year term which will expire June 30, 2028. Page 1 of 2 Court Community Corrections Program - Regional Community Criminal Justice Board (At-Large) Sheriff J. Eric Orange's appointment to this board expired June 30, 2020. It is the consensus of the Board to reappoint Sheriff Orange to an additional three (3) year term which will expire June 30, 2028. Roanoke Valley Regional.Cable Television Committee (At-Large) David R. Jones' (at Large) appointment to this committee expired June 30, 2019. Staff has recommended the reappointment of Mr. Jones to an additional three (3) year term which will expire March 24, 2029. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends confirmation of these appointments. VOTE: Supervisor Hooker moved to approve all appointments. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Absent Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑ CC: Krystal Hullette, Court Community Corrections Michael Poindexter, Chief of Police Eric Orange, Sheriff Scott Ramsburg, RVTV David R. Jones Page 2 of 2 A T A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026 RESOLUTION 032426-3.a-i 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 March 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 9 inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes— March 10, 2026 2. Ordinance Accepting and Appropriating $25,000.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, FY2026 Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Grant Program. (Second Reading) 3. Ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of$23,471.79 from Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board for Next Gen 9-1-1 hardware. (Second Reading) 4. The petition of Old Orchard Farm, LLC,to rezone approximately 250 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential District, and R-2, Medium Density Residential District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, located at 7015 and 7131 Old Mountain Road, Hollins Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing) 5. The petition of Scott & Heather Thompson to rezone approximately 44.33 acres from R-1 S, Low Density Residential District with special use permit, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, located at 3525, 3529, and 3499 Harborwood Road, Catawba Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing) Page 1 of 2 6. The petition of Tina Arcuri to amend a special use permit condition regarding freestanding signage on approximately 10.54 acres of land zoned C-2CS, High Intensity Commercial District with conditions and special use permit, located at 917 North Electric Road, Catawba Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing) 7. Request to accept and allocate$24,673 in grant funds from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Mini-Grant Program. 8. Resolution Approving the County's Participation in the Proposed Combined Settlement Agreement Resolving Opioid-Related Claims Against Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies); JM Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (Including its Subsidiaries Supervalu and Advantage Logistics)(Collectively Referred to as the Six Remnant Defendants), and Directing the County Attorney to Execute the Documents Necessary to Effectuate the County's Participation in the Settlement. 9. Request to accept and allocate an additional $35,000 from the Department of Juvenile Justice for the FY2026 Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control (VJCCCA) grant budget for the purpose of detention alternative programs. On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt all matters on the consent agenda; 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: Richar L. a d, P.E. Co y istrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors CC: Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer Joshua Pegram, Finance Michael Poindexter, Chief of Police Susan Slough, Director of Emergency Communications Travis Griffith, Chief of Fire and Rescue Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney Susan Goad, Director of Social Services Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. 032426-3.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: March 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance Accepting and Appropriating $25,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, FY2026 Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Grant Program SUBMITTED BY: Michael Poindexter Chief of Police APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Ordinance Accepting and Appropriating $25,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, FY2026 Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Grant Program. BACKGROUND: The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services has awarded funding to the Roanoke County Police Department in the amount of $25,000. Applicants for this competitive solicitation were awarded grants for a twelve (12) month period, from January 1, 2026, to December 30, 2026. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) announced the availability of grant funds to support first responder agencies in replacing certain unmanned aircraft through the Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Grant Program. Only local first responder agencies in Virginia are eligible for this grant program. This is a one-time grant for the purchase of a replacement unmanned aircraft. DISCUSSION: The Roanoke County Police Department proposes implementing the DCJS 2026 Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Program Grant to replace all three of our drones that are no longer usable under the new National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2024. We will be purchasing one drone to replace the three that are no longer in Page 1 of 2 compliance. The Roanoke County Police Department currently conducts drone operations with unmanned quad-copter style drones equipped with cameras for search and rescue of lost hikers, tracking and locating fleeing/hidden suspects, assistance with K9 and SWAT operations, as well as surveillance during search warrant execution. This new drone is imperative for the continuity of police services to our community. There have been no changes since the first reading held on March 10, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: No local match is required; however, approximately $10,000 of the current fiscal year operating budget of the Police department will be used towards the purchase of this equipment. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. VOTE: Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the ordinance. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Absent Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑ CC: Michael Poindexter, Chief of Police Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer Joshua Pegram, Finance 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, MARCH 24, 2026 ORDINANCE 032426-3.b ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES FY2026 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT TRADE AND REPLACE GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Police Department currently conducts drone operations with three unmanned quad-copter style drones equipped with cameras for search and rescue of lost hikers, tracking and locating fleeing/hidden suspects, assistance with K9 and SWAT operations, and surveillance during search warrant execution; and WHEREAS, all three drones are no longer usable under the new National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2024; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (VDCJS) has awarded funding to the Roanoke County Police Department in the amount of$25,000 to replace certain unmanned aircraft through the Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Police Department will be able to purchase one drone to replace the three that are no longer in compliance with federal security standards; and WHEREAS, no County matching funds are required, however approximately $10,000 of the current fiscal year operating budget of the Police Department will be used toward the purchase of this equipment; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be appropriated by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on March 10, 2026, and the second reading was held on March 24, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the VDCJS grant in the amount of $25,000 is accepted and hereby appropriated to the County's grant fund for the purchase a replacement drone. 2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption. On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to approve the ordinance; 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 TESTS: Aid ichard . C. ood, P.E. ount A • inistrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors CC: Michael Poindexter, Chief of Police Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer Joshua Pegram, Finance ACTION NO. 032426-3.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: March 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $23,471.79 from Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board for Next Gen 9-1-1 hardware SUBMITTED BY: Susan Slough Director of Emergency Communications APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $23,471.79 for Virginia 9-1-1 Service. BACKGROUND: Since 2018 the Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board has been focused on the state-wide implementation of NG9-1-1 in all 124 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across the state. DISCUSSION: As the state is going through the massive process of closing out the multi-million-dollar NG9-1-1 grant, we received notification that additional funds are available to us for reimbursement. There have been no changes since the first reading held on March 10, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: No County matching funds are required. Page 1 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. VOTE: Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the ordinance. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Absent Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑ Mr. North ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑ CC: Susan Slough, Director of Emergency Communications Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer Joshua Pegram, Finance 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, MARCH 24, 2026 ORDINANCE 032426-3.c ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,471.79 FROM VIRGINIA 9-1-1 SERVICES BOARD FOR NEXT GEN 9-1-1 HARDWARE WHEREAS, since 2018, the Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board has been focused on the state-wide implementation of NG9-1-1 in all 124 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, as the Commonwealth is going through the massive process of closing out the multi-million dollar NG9-1-1 grant, we received notification that additional funds are available to us for reimbursement; and WHEREAS, no County matching funds are required; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be appropriated by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on March 10, 2026, and the second reading was held on March 24, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board grant in the amount of $23,471.79 is accepted and hereby appropriated to the County's grant fund. 2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption. On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to approve the ordinance; 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: Richard L�faywood, P.E. County ^administrator I Clerk to the Board of Supervisors CC: Susan Slough, Direc or of Emergency Communications Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer Joshua Pegram, Finance ACTION NO. 032426-3.d ITEM NO. FA AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: The petition of Old Orchard Farm, LLC, to rezone approximately 250 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential District, and R-2, Medium Density Residential District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, located at 7015 and 7131 Old Mountain Road, Hollins Magisterial District. SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Consent agenda item for first reading of ordinance. BACKGROUND: The first reading of this ordinance is accomplished by adoption of this ordinance in the manner of consent agenda items. The adoption of these items does not imply approval of the substantive content of the requested zoning actions; rather, approval satisfies the procedural requirements of the County Charter and schedules the required public hearing and second reading of these ordinances. The second reading and public hearing on this ordinance is scheduled for April 28, 2026. The title of this ordinance is as follows: The petition of Old Orchard Farm, LLC, to rezone approximately 250 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential District, and R-2, Medium Density Residential District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, located at 7015 and 7131 Old Mountain Road, Hollins Magisterial District. DISCUSSION: There is no discussion on this item. Page 1 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact on this agenda item. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends as follows: 1. That the Board approve and adopt the first reading of this ordinance for the purpose of scheduling the second reading and public hearing for April 28, 2026. 2. That this section of the agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately, and that the Clerk is authorized and directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to this action. VOTE: Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling the second reading and public hearing for April 28, 2026. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Absent Mr. Radford ® ❑ Ms. Hooker ® ❑ Mr. North Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ � Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. 032426-3.e ITEM NO. F_5 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: The petition of Scott & Heather Thompson to rezone approximately 44.33 acres from R-1 S, Low Density Residential District with special use permit, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, located at 3525, 3529, and 3499 Harborwood Road, Catawba Magisterial District. SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Consent agenda item for first reading of ordinance. BACKGROUND: The first reading of this ordinance is accomplished by adoption of this ordinance in the manner of consent agenda items. The adoption of these items does not imply approval of the substantive content of the requested zoning actions; rather, approval satisfies the procedural requirements of the County Charter and schedules the required public hearing and second reading of these ordinances. The second reading and public hearing on this ordinance is scheduled for April 28, 2026. The title of this ordinance is as follows: The petition of Scott & Heather Thompson to rezone approximately 44.33 acres from R- 1 S, Low Density Residential District with special use permit, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, located at 3525, 3529, and 3499 Harborwood Road, Catawba Magisterial District. DISCUSSION: There is no discussion on this item. Page 1 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact on this agenda item. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends as follows: 1. That the Board approve and adopt the first reading of this ordinance for the purpose of scheduling the second reading and public hearing for April 28, 2026. 2. That this section of the agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately, and that the Clerk is authorized and directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to this action. VOTE: Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling the second reading and public hearing for April 28, 2026. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Absent Mr. Radford Ms. Hooker ® ❑ Mr. North El Mr. Mahoney Ms. Shepherd Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. 032426-3.f ITEM NO. F_6 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: The petition of Tina Arcuri to amend a special use permit condition regarding freestanding signage on approximately 10.54 acres of land zoned C-2CS, High Intensity Commercial District with conditions and special use permit, located at 917 North Electric Road, Catawba Magisterial District. SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Consent agenda item for first reading of ordinance. BACKGROUND: The first reading of this ordinance is accomplished by adoption of this ordinance in the manner of consent agenda items. The adoption of these items does not imply approval of the substantive content of the requested zoning actions; rather, approval satisfies the procedural requirements of the County Charter and schedules the required public hearing and second reading of these ordinances. The second reading and public hearing on this ordinance is scheduled for April 28, 2026. The title of this ordinance is as follows: The petition of Tina Arcuri to amend a special use permit condition regarding freestanding signage on approximately 10.54 acres of land zoned C-2CS, High Intensity Commercial District with conditions and special use permit, located at 917 North Electric Road, Catawba Magisterial District. Page 1 of 2 DISCUSSION: There is no discussion on this item. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact on this agenda item. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends as follows: 1. That the Board approve and adopt the first reading of this ordinance for the purpose of scheduling the second reading and public hearing for April 28, 2026. 2. That this section of the agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately, and that the Clerk is authorized and directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to this action. VOTE: Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling the second reading and public hearing for April 28, 2026. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Absent Mr. Radford ® ❑ Ms. Hooker • Mr. North Mr. Mahoney z ❑ Ms. Shepherd z ❑ � Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. 032426-3.q ITEM NO. F_7 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Request to Accept and Allocate $24,673 in Grant Funds from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Mini-Grant Program SUBMITTED BY: C. Travis Griffith Chief of Fire and Rescue APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Request to accept grant funding from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) Mini-Grant Program to purchase particulate-blocking hoods in order to meet updated National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The grant award is $24,673, with a total estimated project cost of $59,200 to outfit career and volunteer firefighters. The Fire & Rescue budget will cover the remaining $34,527 using funds from the department's budgeted personal protective equipment (PPE) account. BACKGROUND: The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) Mini-Grant Program is designed to enhance the capabilities of fire departments by helping reduce their financial burden. Mini-Grant award amounts are determined by the Virginia Fire Services Board based on demonstrated need. The maximum amount that may be awarded through the Mini- Grant Program is $24,673 per jurisdiction per year. DISCUSSION: The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) Mini-Grant Program has awarded grant funding to support the purchase of particulate-blocking hoods in accordance with the updated National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard. The acquisition of these hoods for Fire & Rescue career and volunteer personnel will help ensure continued compliance with current NFPA safety standards. These hoods provide an Page 1 of 2 added layer of protection by reducing firefighters' exposure to harmful particulates during fire suppression operations, thereby improving the overall safety and health of our personnel. FISCAL IMPACT: The total Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) Mini-Grant award is $24,673. The estimated total cost to outfit Fire & Rescue career and volunteer personnel with particulate-blocking hoods is $59,200. Fire & Rescue will cover the remaining $34,527 using budgeted personal protective equipment (PPE) funds. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the acceptance and allocation of $24,673 in grant funding from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Mini-Grant Program to the Fire and Rescue Department to support the purchase of particulate-blocking hoods for career and volunteer personnel. VOTE: Supervisor Mahoney moved to accept and allocate the grant funds. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Absent Mr. Radford ® ❑ El Ms. Hooker Mr. North 111 El Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑ CC: C. Travis Griffith, Chief, Fire and Rescue Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer Joshua Pegram, Finance Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. 032426-3.h ITEM NO. F_8 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving the County's Participation in the Proposed Combined Settlement Agreement Resolving Opioid-Related Claims Against Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies); JM Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (Including its Subsidiaries Supervalu and Advantage Logistics) (Collectively Referred to as the Six Remnant Defendants), and Directing the County Attorney to Execute the Documents Necessary to Effectuate the County's Participation in the Settlement SUBMITTED BY: Peter S. Lubeck County Attorney APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Approval of participation in the proposed settlement agreement. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: A new national opioid settlement has been reached with six regional distributors/ dispensers of opioids: • Associated Pharmacies, Inc., • JM Smith Corporation, • Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., • Morris and Dickson Co., • North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and • United Natural Foods, Inc. There is one settlement agreement covering the combined settlement with these Six "Remnant Defendants." Page 1 of 2 If effectuated, the proposed Six Remnant Defendants Settlement will result in the six defendants paying a combined $97,625,000 in cash. Disbursements to eligible entities (including Roanoke County) will be made as a one-time settlement payment. This settlement agreement is unique in that it does not include state attorneys general or any amount allocated to a state. Rather, this settlement will be distributed only and directly to the eligible entities. It is estimated that Roanoke County would receive a single payment of approximately $30,112. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, at least 95% of the funds received must be spent on opioid remediation. Our outside opioid counsel recommends that the Board accept the settlement and authorize the County Attorney to sign the necessary participation and release forms. FISCAL IMPACT: It is estimated that Roanoke County would receive a single payment of approximately $30,112. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the resolution approving participation in the settlement. VOTE: Supervisor Mahoney moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Absent Mr. Radford 111 Ms. Hooker Mr. North Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑ Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ CC: Peter S. Lubek, 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, MARCH 24, 2026 RESOLUTION 032624-3.h APPROVING THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED COMBINED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RESOLVING OPIOID-RELATED CLAIMS AGAINST ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES, INC. (AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES); J M SMITH CORPORATION; LOUISIANA WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC; MORRIS AND DICKSON CO.; NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC.; and UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. (INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES SUPERVALU AND ADVANTAGE LOGISTICS) (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE SIX REMNANT DEFENDANTS), AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE SETTLEMENT There is one settlement agreement covering the combined settlement with the Six Remnant Defendants. WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic that has cost thousands of human lives across the country also impacts the County of Roanoke by adversely impacting the delivery of emergency medical, law enforcement, criminal justice, mental health and substance abuse services, and other services by the County's various departments and agencies; and WHEREAS, the County has been required and will continue to be required to allocate substantial taxpayer dollars, resources, staff energy and time to address the damage the opioid epidemic has caused and continues to cause the citizens of the County; and WHEREAS, a settlement proposal has been negotiated that will cause six opioids defendants, Associated Pharmacies, Inc (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) ("Six Remnant Defendants") to pay approximately $97,625,000 nationwide to resolve opioid-related claims by state subdivisions against it; and WHEREAS, the County will be entitled to a portion of the settlement proceeds despite not having filed suit against any of the Six Remnant Defendants; and WHEREAS, the County seeks recovery of the public funds previously expended and to be expended in the future to abate the consequences and harms of the opioid epidemic; and WHEREAS, the County's outside opioid litigation counsel has recommended that the County participate in the Six Remnant Defendants settlement in order to recover its share of the funds that the settlement would provide; and WHEREAS, the County Attorney has reviewed the available information about the proposed settlement and concurs with the recommendation of outside counsel. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, this 24th day of March 2026, approves of the County's participation in the proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against the Six Remnant Defendants and their related corporate entities, and directs the County Attorney to execute the documents necessary to effectuate the County's participation in the settlement, including the required release of claims against the Six Remnant Defendants. 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: ichard aywood, P.E. County ,Aid ministrator I Clerk to the Board of Supervisors CC: Peter S. Lubeck, Cou a ttorney ACTION NO. 032426-3.i ITEM NO. F_9 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 24, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and allocate an additional $35,000 from the Department of Juvenile Justice for the FY2026 Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control (VJCCCA) grant budget for the purpose of detention alternative programs. SUBMITTED BY: Susan Goad Director of Social Services APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood County Administrator ISSUE: Accept and allocate an additional $35,000 from the Department of Juvenile Justice for the FY2026 Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control (VJCCCA) grant budget for the purpose of detention alternative programs. BACKGROUND: On July 9, 2024, a resolution was approved by the Board of supervisors supporting participation in the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (VJCCCA) Grant Program of the Department of Juvenile Justice for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 fiscal years. The board report and approved resolution are attached. DISCUSSION: The VJCCCA grant program funds four full-time Roanoke County positions. In FY2024, rising personnel costs resulted in overspending the program budget and required $27,300 in additional local funds from the County. Projecting expenditures to exceed budget again for FY2026, in January 2026, staff applied for $60,000 of additional state funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice. On March 16, the state awarded additional VJCCCA funds in the amount of$35,000 for Page 1 of 2 the purpose of detention alternative programs. The funds will need to be expended by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2026, and reported in FY2026 state reporting. FISCAL IMPACT: The additional $35,000 grant award requires no additional local match. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the additional $35,000 from the Department of Juvenile Justice for the FY2026 Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control (VJCCCA) grant. VOTE: Supervisor Mahoney moved to accept and allocate the grant funds. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved. Yes No Absent Mr. Radford • Ms. Hooker Mr. North • Mr. Mahoney El Ms. Shepherd CC: Susan Goad, Director of Social Services Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer Joshua Pegram, Finance 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, MARCH 24, 2026 RESOLUTION 032426-6 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 North to adopt the resolution; seconded by Supervisor Mahoney and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervise •rd, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd NAYS: Non, A COPY TESTE: Richar• aywood, P.E. Co - y Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors