HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/7/2026 - Adopted Board Records ACTION NO. 040726-1
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: April 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution approving the Roanoke Valley Resource
Authority (RVRA) budget for fiscal year 2026-2027
SUBMITTED BY: Laurie Gearheart
Chief Financial Officer
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Resolution approving the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) budget for fiscal
year 2026-2027
BACKGROUND:
The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) was established on October 23, 1991,
as a tax-exempt political subdivision within the Commonwealth of Virginia to acquire
and construct a regional sanitary landfill and waste collection and transfer station with
related treatment facilities.
Members of the RVRA are the County of Roanoke, City of Roanoke, Town of Vinton
and City of Salem. As specified in the RVRA's Member Use Agreement, all members
must approve the budget for it to be approved. On April 1, 2026, the Roanoke Valley
Resource Authority (RVRA) Board adopted an operating and reserve budget for fiscal
year 2026-2027.
DISCUSSION:
The fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget for RVRA totals $19,824,759 and
represents an overall increase of$708,025 from the prior year budget.
The budget proposal reflects an increase in Municipal Tipping Fees from $58.00/ton to
$59.75/ton and a Commercial Tipping Fee increase from $69.50/ton to $71.50/ton.
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Highlights of the operating budget are as follows:
Revenues
• Projected increase of$683,025 in tipping fees is primarily due to the projected
increase in tonnage and an increase in the municipal and private per ton
disposal fee;
• Projected increase in interest income of $50,000 due to current market
conditions
Expenses
• Salary and Benefits increased by $359,939 primarily due to proposed salary
increase of 3% for RVRA employees along with the increase in percentage
based benefits and health insurance premiums, plus the addition of a new
Facilities Manager position
• Operating Costs decreased by $122,378 in transportation costs due to a
newly negotiated transportation contract
Transfer to reserves increased $466,774
See the attached Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Reserves and Budget for additional
information.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority budget will impact the County in several ways:
1. Recycling and tipping fees totaling $2,739,000 are budgeted in the fiscal year
2026-2027 General Fund-Solid Waste budget.
2. The County will continue to receive a municipality fee of $350,000 annually from
the RVRA to compensate for the siting of the landfill within the County.
3. The County will receive $66,852 during the fiscal year 2026-2027 for providing
accounting services.
All of the above impacts are included in the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 County
budget.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adopting the attached resolution approving the operating budget of
the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
VOTE:
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor North seconded the.
motion. Motion approved.
Yes No Abstain
Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑
Mr. North ® ❑ ❑
Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑
CC: Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer
Jon Lanford, CEO, RVRA
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR THE
ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) was established on
October 23, 1991, as a tax-exempt political subdivision within the Commonwealth of
Virginia to acquire and construct a regional sanitary landfill and waste collection and
transfer station with related treatment facilities; and
WHEREAS, members of the RVRA are the County of Roanoke, City of Roanoke,
Town of Vinton and City of Salem; and
WHEREAS, as specified in the RVRA's Member Use Agreement, all members
must approve the Authority's annual budget for it to be approved; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2026, the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA)
Board adopted an operating and reserve budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which was
today presented to the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, as follows:
1. The Board approves the proposed Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027, as today presented to the Board.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION 040726-1 APPROVING THE FY 2026-2027 BUDGET
FOR THE ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) was established on
October 23, 1991, as a tax-exempt political subdivision within the Commonwealth of
Virginia to acquire and construct a regional sanitary landfill and waste collection and
transfer station with related treatment facilities; and
WHEREAS, members of the RVRA are the County of Roanoke, City of Roanoke,
Town of Vinton and City of Salem; and
WHEREAS, as specified in the RVRA's Member Use Agreement, all members
must approve the Authority's annual budget for it to be approved; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2026, the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA)
Board adopted an operating and reserve budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which was
today presented to the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, as follows:
1. The Board approves the proposed Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027, as today presented to the Board.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Hooker 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
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A COPY TESTE:
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Rich- • . Caywood, P.E.
"ounty Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC: Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer
Jon Lanford, CEO, RVRA
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ACTION NO. 040726-2
ITEM NO. C.2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution approving the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission budget for fiscal year 2026-2027
SUBMITTED BY:: Laurie Gearheart
Chief Financial Officer
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Resolution approving the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission budget for fiscal year
2026-2027
BACKGROUND:
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission (the Commission) was established on July
1, 1987, by legislative act of the Commonwealth of Virginia to own and operate the
Roanoke Regional Airport (now the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport). The
Commission is composed of seven (7) members. Two (2) members are appointed by
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and one (1) by the City of Salem and four
(4) by Roanoke City Council. The County and the Cities are each responsible for their
pro-rata share, based on population, of any year-end operating deficit or capital
expenditures if any additional funding is required. The Commission is responsible for
paying all outstanding debt. No subsidy has been required since inception.
In accordance with the requirements of the Commission contract as amended, the
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is required to submit its budget to the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors and the Roanoke City Council for approval. At its meeting
on March 24, 2026, the Commission approved the attached budget for fiscal year 2026-
2027 to be forwarded to the governing bodies of the three (3) localities.
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DISCUSSION:
The 2026-2027 operating budget for the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission totals
$17,531,000. Total revenues are projected at $17,531,000, total operating expenditures
are projected at $14,459,000 and net income projected at $3,072,000. At this time no
additional appropriations are being requested or anticipated from the County of
Roanoke or the Cities of Roanoke and Salem.
The Commission also approved a capital expenditure program for projects totaling
$38,321,000 as shown on the attached document from the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission Budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funds from the County of Roanoke are requested or anticipated for the fiscal year
2026-2027 budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adopting the attached resolution approving the Roanoke Regional
Airport Commission budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
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: Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer
Mike Stewart, Executive Director, Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR THE
ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission (the Commission) was
established on July 1, 1987, by legislative act of the Commonwealth of Virginia to own
and operate the Roanoke Regional Airport (now the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional
Airport); and
WHEREAS, the Commission is composed of seven (7) members. Two (2)
members are appointed by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, one (1) by the
City of Salem, and four(4) by Roanoke City Council; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities are each responsible for their pro-rata
share, based on population, of any year-end operating deficit or capital expenditures if
any additional funding is required; and
WHEREAS, the Commission is responsible for paying all outstanding debt; and
WHEREAS, no subsidy has been required since inception; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the Commission contract as
amended, the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is required to submit its budget to
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and the Roanoke City Council for approval;
and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 24, 2026, the Commission approved the
attached budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 to be forwarded to the governing bodies of
the three (3) localities; and
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WHEREAS, the 2026-2027 operating budget for the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission totals $17,531,000. Total revenues are projected at $15,939,000, total
operating expenditures are projected at $14,459,000 and net income projected at
$3,072,000; and
WHEREAS, at this time, no additional appropriations are being requested or
anticipated from the County of Roanoke or the Cities of Roanoke and Salem; and
WHEREAS, the Commission also approved a capital expenditure program for
projects totaling $38,321,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, as follows:
1. The Board approves the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission budget
for the fiscal year 2026-2027 as today presented.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION 040726-2 APPROVING THE FY 2026-2027 BUDGET
FOR THE ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission (the Commission) was
established on July 1, 1987, by legislative act of the Commonwealth of Virginia to own
and operate the Roanoke Regional Airport (now the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional
Airport); and
WHEREAS, the Commission is composed of seven (7) members. Two (2)
members are appointed by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, one (1) by the
City of Salem, and four(4) by Roanoke City Council; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities are each responsible for their pro-rata
share, based on population, of any year-end operating deficit or capital expenditures if
any additional funding is required; and
WHEREAS, the Commission is responsible for paying all outstanding debt; and
WHEREAS, no subsidy has been required since inception; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the Commission contract as
amended, the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is required to submit its budget to
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and the Roanoke City Council for approval;
and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 24, 2026, the Commission approved the
attached budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 to be forwarded to the governing bodies of
the three (3) localities; and
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WHEREAS, the 2026-2027 operating budget for the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission totals $17,531,000. Total revenues are projected at $15,939,000, total
operating expenditures are projected at $14,459,000 and net income projected at
$3,072,000; and
WHEREAS, at this time, no additional appropriations are being requested or
anticipated from the County of Roanoke or the Cities of Roanoke and Salem; and
WHEREAS, the Commission also approved a capital expenditure program for
projects totaling $38,321,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, as follows:
1. The Board approves the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission budget
for the fiscal year 2026-2027 as today presented.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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
A COPY TESTE:
Rich . Caywood, P.E.
C ty Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC: Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer
Mike Stewart, Executive Director, Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
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ACTION NO. 040726-3
ITEM NO. C.3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution setting the allocation percentage for Personal
Property Tax Relief in Roanoke County for the 2026 tax year
SUBMITTED BY: Jessica Beemer
Director of Finance
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Establish the percentage for personal property tax relief in Roanoke County for the 2026
tax year
BACKGROUND:
The Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA or the Act) of 1998 established a State-
wide program to provide relief to owners of personal use motor vehicles. The Act
provides State funds to localities to reduce local government taxation of personal
property.
In 2004 and 2005, additional legislation was passed to amend the original Act. This
legislation capped PPTRA at $950 million for all Virginia localities for tax years 2006
and beyond. PPTRA funds are allocated to individual localities based on each
government's pro rata share of tax year 2004 payments from the Commonwealth. The
County's share of the $950 million is $12,229,857.
DISCUSSION:
The amount the County receives from the State has stayed constant since 2006.
However, the personal property tax base continues to change, which has caused less of
the personal property tax bill to be offset by PPTRA Funds.
The County has used a Personal Property Planning Model developed by the IT staff to
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allocate the State block grant of $12,229,857. Based on this model, the calculated
effective reimbursement rate for Roanoke County citizens for the tax year 2026 is
44.89%
The Board is required by the State to annually adopt a resolution setting the percentage
reduction in personal property for that year. The attached resolution establishes the
percentage at 44.89% for the 2026 tax year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The percentage reduction is calculated to distribute the $12,229,857 block grant
allocation from the State as described above. There will be some timing delays in the
receipt of the State funds since they are received in the following fiscal year (2026-
2027). However, we are allowed to accrue these funds back to the 2025-2026 year for
accounting purposes, therefore our budget will be balanced.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution, which establishes the
percentage reduction for personal property tax relief at 44.89% for Roanoke County for
the 2026 tax year.
VOTE:
Supervisor North moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Radford seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Yes No Abstain
Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑
Mr. North ® ❑ ❑
Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑
CC: Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer
Jessica Beemer, Director of Finance and Management Services
P. Jason Peters, Commissioner of Revenue
F. Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
RESOLUTION SETTING THE ALLOCATION PERCENTAGE FOR
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR
THE 2026 TAX YEAR
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 58.1-3524
(C) (2) and Section 58.1-3912 (E) of the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 1 of
the Acts of Assembly 2004 Special Session I, and as set forth in item 503.E (Personal
Property Tax Relief Program or "PPTRA") of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly,
a qualifying vehicle (as defined in Section 58.1-3523 of the Code of Virginia) with a
taxable situs within the County commencing January 1, 2026, shall receive personal
property tax relief; and,
WHEREAS, this Resolution is adopted pursuant to Ordinance 122005-10
adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 20, 2005.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, as follows:
1. That tax relief shall be allocated so as to eliminate personal property taxation
for qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less.
2. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued from $1,001 to $20,000 will be
eligible for 44.89% tax relief.
3. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall only
receive 44.89% tax relief on the first $20,000 of value; and
4. That all other vehicles which do not meet the definition of qualifying (for
example, including but not limited to, business use vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor
homes, etc.) will not be eligible for any form of tax relief under this program.
5. That the percentages applied to the categories of qualifying personal use
vehicles are estimated fully to use all available PPTRA funds allocated to Roanoke
County by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
6. That this Resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 07, 2026
RESOLUTION 040726-3 SETTING THE ALLOCATION PERCENTAGE
FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF IN ROANOKE COUNTY
FOR THE 2026 TAX YEAR
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 58.1-3524
(C) (2) and Section 58.1-3912 (E) of the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 1 of
the Acts of Assembly 2004 Special Session I, and as set forth in item 503.E (Personal
Property Tax Relief Program or "PPTRA") of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly,
a qualifying vehicle (as defined in Section 58.1-3523 of the Code of Virginia) with a
taxable situs within the County commencing January 1, 2026, shall receive personal
property tax relief; and,
WHEREAS, this Resolution is adopted pursuant to Ordinance 122005-10
adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 20, 2005.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, as follows:
1. That tax relief shall be allocated so as to eliminate personal property taxation
for qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less.
2. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued from $1,001 to $20,000 will be
eligible for 44.89% tax relief.
3. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall only
receive 44.89% tax relief on the first $20,000 of value; and
4. That all other vehicles which do not meet the definition of qualifying (for
example, including but not limited to, business use vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor
homes, etc.) will not be eligible for any form of tax relief under this program.
5. That the percentages applied to the categories of qualifying personal use
vehicles are estimated fully to use all available PPTRA funds allocated to Roanoke
County by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
6. That this Resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the resolution; seconded by
Supervisor Radford and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
and L. C ood, P.E.
County Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC: Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer
Jessica Beemer, Director of Finance and Management Services
P. Jason Peters, Commissioner of Revenue
F. Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
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ACTION NO. 040726-4
ITEM NO. C.4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Authorizing Economic Development Incentive
Agreements with (1) the County of Roanoke, the Roanoke
County Economic Development Authority, and Elbit Systems
of America - Night Vision LLC; and (2) the County of
Roanoke, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Authority, the Roanoke County Economic Development
Authority, and Elbit Systems of America - Night Vision LLC.
SUBMITTED BY: Megan Baker
Director of Economic Development
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
These are economic development performance based incentive agreements to assist
Elbit Systems of America with their expansion in Roanoke County.
BACKGROUND:
Elbit Systems of America - Night Vision LLC (the "Company") operates a manufacturing
facility in Roanoke County that produces advanced night vision and optical systems
used by U.S. military and defense partners. As part of Elbit Systems of America,
headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the company supports national security through
the production of high-performance technologies. The company is expanding its
Roanoke County Operations, increasing production capacity and workforce to meet
growing demand.
In support of the expansion, there are two proposed economic development incentive
agreements : (1) the County of Roanoke, the Roanoke County Economic Development
Authority, and Elbit Systems of America -- Night Vision LLC (the "Local Incentive
Agreement"); and (2) the County of Roanoke, the Virginia Economic Development
Partnership Authority, the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, and Elbit
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Systems of America -- Night Vision LLC (the "State Incentive Agreement").
Elbit Systems of America intends to make a capital investment of approximately
$30,216,548 million, of which approximately $18,695,933 will be invested in machinery
and tools, approximately $6,900,000 will be invested in furniture, fixtures and business
personal property, and approximately $4,620,614 will be invested in the construction,
expansion, and up-fit of the buildings for the facility. The expansion, equipping,
improvement, and operation of the facility will entail the creation and maintenance of
288 new jobs at the facility with an average salary of$68,134.
The Local Incentive Agreement offers reimbursement of new tax revenues generated by
the project over a six-year period, with a total estimated value of $1,200,000. Incentive
payments are performance-based, with 80% tied to capital investment and 20% tied to
job creation. The Company must meet annual cumulative capital investment and job
creation thresholds (80% Years 1- 4 and 95% Years 5 - 6) to be eligible for payments
The State Incentive Agreement includes up to $1,200,000 from the Commonwealth's
Opportunity Fund (the "COF Grant"), $288,000 from the Virginia Jobs Investment
Program (the "VJIP Grant"), and $300,000 from the Virginia Investment Performance
Grant (the "VIP Grant"). The COF Grant will be disbursed after the required capital
investment and job creation targets are met, as verified following the December 31,
2029 performance date, with payments anticipated to begin in 2030. The VIP Grant may
be distributed as soon as performance targets are met. The VJIP Grant is paid as the
company creates jobs, beginning after the Company has created at least 25 new jobs
and made a capital investment of at least $1 million.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership agreement requires no additional
funds from Roanoke County beyond a portion of the Local Incentive Grant serving as
match to the COF grant. The Local Incentive Grant will be in the form of foregone
revenue. As such, no new funding is needed for this project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of a resolution authorizing the execution of performance
agreements between (1) the County of Roanoke, the Roanoke County Economic
Development Authority, and Elbit Systems of America -- Night Vision LLC; and (2) the
County of Roanoke, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority, the
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, and Elbit Systems of America --
Night Vision LLC.
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VOTE:
Supervisor North moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Yes No Abstain
Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑
Mr. North ® ❑ ❑
Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑
CC: Megan Baker, Director of Economic Development
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7th, 2026
RESOLUTION 040726-4 AUTHORIZING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE AGREEMENTS WITH (1) THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE,
THE ROANOKE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
AND ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA — NIGHT VISION LLC; AND (2)
THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, THE VIRGINIA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP AUTHORITY, THE ROANOKE
COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND ELBIT
SYSTEMS OF AMERICA — NIGHT VISION LLC
WHEREAS, Elbit Systems of America -- Night Vision LLC operates a
manufacturing facility in Roanoke County that produces advanced night vision and
optical systems used by U.S. military and defense partners. As part of Elbit Systems of
America, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the company supports national security
through the production of high-performance technologies. The company is expanding its
Roanoke County Operations, increasing production capacity and workforce to meet
growing demand; and
WHEREAS, In support of the expansion, there are two proposed economic
development incentive agreements: (1) the County of Roanoke, the Roanoke County
Economic Development Authority and Elbit Systems of America - Night Vision LLC (the
"Local Incentive Agreement"); and (2) the County of Roanoke, the Virginia Economic
Development Partnership Authority, the Roanoke County Economic Development
Authority, and Elbit Systems of America - Night Vision LLC (the "State Incentive
Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, Elbit Systems of America intends to make a capital investment of
approximately $30,216,548 million, of which approximately $18,695,933 will be invested
in machinery and tools, approximately $6,900,000 will be invested in furniture, fixtures
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and business personal property, and approximately $4,620,614 will be invested in the
construction, expansion, and up-fit of the buildings for the facility. The expansion,
equipping, and operation of the facility will entail the creation and maintenance of 288
new jobs at the facility with an average salary of$68,134; and
WHEREAS, The Local Incentive Agreement offers reimbursement of new tax
revenues generated by the project over a six-year period, with a total estimated value of
$1,200,000. Incentive payments are performance-based, with 80% tied to capital
investment and 20% tied to job creation. The Company must meet annual cumulative
capital investment and job creation thresholds (80% years 1- 4 and 95% years 5 - 6) to
be eligible for payments; and
WHEREAS, The State Incentive Agreement includes up to $1,200,000 from the
Commonwealth's Opportunity Fund (the "COF Grant"), $288,000 from the Virginia Jobs
Investment Program (the "VJIP Grant"), and $300,000 from the Virginia Investment
Performance Grant (the "VIP Grant"). The COF Grant will be disbursed after the
required capital investment and job creation targets are met, as verified following the
December 31, 2029 performance date, with payments anticipated to begin in 2030. The
VIP Grant may be distributed as soon as performance targets are met. The VJIP Grant
is paid as the company creates jobs, beginning after the Company has created at least
25 new jobs and made a capital investment of at least $1 million.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, as follows:
1. The Board authorizes the County Administrator, Deputy County
Administrator, or Assistant County Administrator to execute the above-
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described Local and State Incentive Agreements, in substantially the
same form as today presented, with any minor amendments that may be
approved as to form by the County Attorney.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the resolution; 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:
lA#A
Rich. :'. f. •od, '.E.
•my Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC: Megan Baker, Director of Economic Development
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ACTION NO. 040726-5
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: April 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Public hearing for citizen comments on the following items:
Calendar Year 2026 Real Estate, Personal Property and
Machinery and Tools Tax Rates
SUBMITTED BY: Laurie Gearheart
Chief Financial Officer
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comment on the Calendar Year 2026 Real
Estate, Personal Property and Machinery and Tools Tax rates.
BACKGROUND:
State Code requires a public hearing in advance of the adoption of tax rates. This public
hearing satisfies that requirement.
DISCUSSION:
The public hearing scheduled for April 7, 2026, is to receive written and oral comments
on setting the tax rates for calendar year 2026 to support the fiscal year 2026-2027
operating budget. The public hearing was advertised on March 24 and March 31, 2026,
thereby satisfying State code requirements for public notice.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this public hearing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends conducting the public hearing to satisfy State code requirements and
receive citizen comment on the Calendar Year 2026 Real Estate, Personal Property and
Machinery and Tools Tax rates.
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ACTION NO. 040726-6.a-c
ITEM NO. D.2a-c
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Request to adopt the following taxes rates: (a) Resolution
setting the tax rate on Real Estate in the County of Roanoke
for the calendar year 2026; (b) Resolution setting the tax
levy on Personal Property situate in the County of Roanoke
for the calendar year 2026; (c) Resolution setting the tax levy
on a classification of personal property - Machinery and
Tools - situate in the County of Roanoke for calendar year
2026
SUBMITTED BY: Laurie Gearheart
Chief Financial Officer
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Board of Supervisors adoption of calendar year 2026 tax rates to support the fiscal year
2026-2027 operating budget.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the annual budget development process, the Board of Supervisors is required
to adopt tax rates to support the operating budget. The adoption of calendar year 2026
tax rates will support the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget.
DISCUSSION:
Proposed tax rates for the twelve month period beginning January 1, 2026 and ending
December 31, 2026, were advertised on March 24 and March 31, 2026 as follows:
a. Real Estate Tax at a rate of not more than $1.03 per one hundred dollars
assessed valuation
b. Personal Property Tax at a rate of not more than $3.40 per one hundred dollars
assessed valuation
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c. Machinery and Tools Tax at a rate of not more than $2.80 per one hundred
dollars assessed valuation.
The County Administrator's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget was shared with
the Board during a briefing on March 24, 2026, and was based on the following tax
rates:
Real Estate Tax rate of$1.03 per one hundred dollars of assessed value
Personal Property Tax rate of$3.40 per one hundred dollars of assessed value
Machinery and Tools Tax rate of$2.80 per one hundred dollars of assessed value
A public hearing for citizen comment on the tax rates was held on April 7, 2026.
A public hearing for citizen comment on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 operating
budget and proposed fiscal year 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program will be held
on April 28, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal impact will be determined if the Board of Supervisors adopts tax rates that differ
from Calendar Year 2025 tax rates.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached resolutions for the
calendar year 2026 tax rates.
VOTES:
Action No. 040726-6.a Item D.2a
Supervisor Mahoney moved to adopt the resolution setting the tax rate on real estate in
the County of Roanoke for the calendar year 2026 at a rate of $1.03 per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation. Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion
approved.
Yes No Abstain
Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑
Mr. North ® ❑ ❑
Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑
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Action No. 040726-6.b Item D.2b
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the resolution setting the tax levy on personal
property situate in Roanoke County for the calendar year 2026 at a rate of $3.40 per
one hundred dollars of assessed valuation. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
Yes No Abstain
Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑
Mr. North ® ❑ ❑
Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑
Action No. 040726-6.c Item D.2c
Supervisor Radford moved to adopt the resolution setting the tax levy on a classification
of personal property — machinery and tools — situate in Roanoke County for the
calendar year 2026 at a rate of $2.80 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.
Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Yes No Abstain
Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑
Mr. North ® ❑ ❑
Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑
CC: Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator
Jessica Beemer, Director of Finance and Management Services
Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer
P. Jason Peters, Commissioner of Revenue
F. Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION SETTING THE TAX RATE ON REAL ESTATE SITUATE
IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026
BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that
the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December
31, 2026, be, and hereby is, set for a tax rate of$1.03 per one hundred dollars of assessed
valuation on all taxable real estate and mobile homes classified by Sections 58.1-3200,
58.1-3201, 58.1-3506.A.8, and 58.1-3506.B of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
situate in Roanoke County.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON PERSONAL PROPERTY
SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2026, and
ending December 31, 2026, be, and hereby is, set for a tax rate of$3.40 per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable, tangible personal property, excluding that
class of personal property generally designated as machinery and tools as set forth in
Section 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and excluding all those
classes of household goods and personal effects as are defined in Sections 58.1-3504
and 58.1-3505 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, but including the property
separately classified by Sections 58.1-3500, 58.1-3501, 58.1-3502, 58.1-3506 in the 1950
Code of Virginia, as amended, of public service corporations based upon the assessed
value thereof fixed by the State Corporation Commission and duly certified.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON A CLASSIFICATION OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY - MACHINERY AND TOOLS - SITUATE IN
ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026
BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That there be, and hereby is, established as a separate class of personal
property in Roanoke County those items of personal property set forth in Section 58.1-
3507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as machinery
and tools.
2. That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2026, and
ending December 31, 2026, be, and hereby is, set for a tax rate of$2.80 per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable, tangible personal property as herein
established as a separate classification for tax purposes and as more fully defined by
Section 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and generally designated
as machinery and tools.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION 040726-6.a SETTING THE TAX RATE ON REAL ESTATE
SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026
BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that
the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December
31, 2026, be, and hereby is, set fora tax rate of$1.03 per one hundred dollars of assessed
valuation on all taxable real estate and mobile homes classified by Sections 58.1-3200,
58.1-3201, 58.1-3506.A.8, and 58.1-3506.B of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
situate in Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt the resolution; seconded by
Supervisor Radford and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
o" • . C. ood, P ' .
• ty inist • / Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC: Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator
Jessica Beemer, Director of Finance and Management Services
Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer
P. Jason Peters, Commissioner of Revenue
F. Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION 040726-6.b SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON PERSONAL
PROPERTY SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR
YEAR 2026
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2026, and
ending December 31, 2026, be, and hereby is, set for a tax rate of$3.40 per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable, tangible personal property, excluding that
class of personal property generally designated as machinery and tools as set forth in
Section 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and excluding all those
classes of household goods and personal effects as are defined in Sections 58.1-3504
and 58.1-3505 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, but including the property
separately classified by Sections 58.1-3500, 58.1-3501, 58.1-3502, 58.1-3506 in the 1950
Code of Virginia, as amended, of public service corporations based upon the assessed
value thereof fixed by the State Corporation Commission and duly certified.
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the resolution; 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:
ar L. Ca d, P.E.
County Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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CC: Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator
Jessica Beemer, Director of Finance and Management Services
Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer
P. Jason Peters, Commissioner of Revenue
F. Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION 040726-6.c SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON A
CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY - MACHINERY AND
TOOLS - SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR
YEAR 2026
BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That there be, and hereby is, established as a separate class of personal
property in Roanoke County those items of personal property set forth in Section 58.1-
3507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as machinery
and tools.
2. That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2026, and
ending December 31, 2026, be, and hereby is, set for a tax rate of$2.80 per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable, tangible personal property as herein
established as a separate classification for tax purposes and as more fully defined by
Section 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and generally designated
as machinery and tools.
On motion of Supervisor Radford 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
A COPY TESTE:
Ric L. C o P.E.
ounty Ad ' ' rator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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CC: Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator
Jessica Beemer, Director of Finance and Management Services
Laurie Gearheart, Chief Financial Officer
P. Jason Peters, Commissioner of Revenue
F. Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
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A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION 040726-7.a-e APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM E - 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 April 7, 2026,
designated as Item E - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as
to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 5 inclusive, as
follows:
1. Approval of minutes — March 24, 2026
2. Observance and Proclamation of Thursday,April 23, 2026, as National Arbor Day in
Roanoke County.
3. Ordinance approving the disposition of real estate located at 6697 Mount Chestnut
Road, Roanoke VA 24018 (Roanoke County Tax Parcel Id Number 075.00-02-
36.00-0000). (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing)
4. Ordinance approving the disposition of real estate located at 3319 Westmoreland
Drive, Roanoke VA 24018 (Roanoke County Tax Parcel Id Number 077.13-05-
31.00-0000)and 3323 Westmoreland Drive, Roanoke VA 24018 (Roanoke County
Tax Parcel Id Number 077.13-05-30.00-0000). (First Reading and Request for
Second Reading and Public Hearing)
5. Proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2026, as National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week in the County of Roanoke.
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt all matters on the consent agenda;
seconded by Supervisor Radford and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Ri a . Ca od, P.E.
County Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC: Isaac Henry, Principal Planner
Susan Slough, Director of Emergency Communications
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ACTION NO. 040726-7.b
ITEM NO. E_2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Observance and Proclamation of Thursday, April 23, 2026,
as National Arbor Day in Roanoke County
SUBMITTED BY: Isaac Henry
Principal Planner
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Observance and Proclamation of Thursday, April 23, 2026, as National Arbor Day in
Roanoke County.
BACKGROUND:
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Roanoke County a 2026 Tree City USA
Community for its commitment to effective urban forestry management. It is the 154th
anniversary of Arbor Day. The Arbor Day Foundation, is the nation's largest nonprofit
organization dedicated to planting trees. The Tree City USA program is sponsored in
cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest
Service. Roanoke County retained its Tree City USA designation by meeting the
program's following four requirements:
• a tree board or department;
• a tree-care ordinance;
• an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita; and
• an annual Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
The funding for this year's Roanoke County's Arbor Day planting is provided through the
Virginia Trees for Clean Water matching grant program, in partnership with the Virginia
Department of Forestry and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission. The
Virginia Department of Forestry has developed the Virginia Trees for Clean Water
program to improve water quality across the Commonwealth of Virginia through efforts
to plant trees. The grants awarded through this program encourage local government
and citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained tree canopy
cover. Arbor Day celebrations enable local governments to raise public awareness
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about the benefits of planting trees for the health of our streams and rivers.
DISCUSSION:
Roanoke County will observe National Arbor Day on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with a
celebration at Mount Pleasant Library. The celebration will consist of a ceremonial tree
planting, a presentation by State foresters on the importance of trees, and a program by
students from Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
Roanoke County encourages residents, businesses, and organizations to plant a tree in
the community in honor of National Arbor Day. Cleaner air, improved storm water
management, energy savings and increased property values are among the benefits
enjoyed by Tree City USA communities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Virginia Trees for Clean Water program is a 50/50 matching grant with funds
awarded on a reimbursement basis. Overhead costs for administering the grant will be
incurred by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission. Roanoke County's
contribution will be $2,500 for labor costs associated with planting the trees at Mount
Pleasant Library. These funds are available in the Planning Department's budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors proclaim, Thursday,
April 23, 2026, as National Arbor Day in Roanoke County.
VOTE:
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the proclamation. Supervisor Radford seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Yes No Abstain
Mr. Radford ® LI•
❑
Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑
Mr. North ® ❑ ❑
Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑
CC: Isaac Henry, Principal Planner
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ACTION NO. 040726-7.c
ITEM NO. E_3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: ORDINANCE APPROVING THE DISPOSITION OF REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 6697 MOUNT CHESTNUT ROAD,
ROANOKE VA 24018 (ROANOKE COUNTY TAX PARCEL
ID NUMBER 075.00-02-36.00-0000)
SUBMITTED BY: Allen Hayes
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors owns a 1.0 acre parcel with a residential
cabin at 6697 Mount Chestnut Road (Roanoke County Tax Parcel ID Number 075.00-
02-36.00-0000)that is currently vacant and not used for public purposes.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the acquisition of Happy Hollow Gardens, the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors acquired a parcel of land located at 6697 Mount Chestnut Road in the
Windsor Hills Magisterial District of Roanoke County, Virginia (Roanoke County Tax
Parcel ID Number 075.00-02-36.00-0000). The parcel is 1.0 acre in size, and includes a
vacant cabin, multiple outbuildings, a carport and a gazebo. The property is not used for
public purposes. The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors leased the property in the
past, but the cabin is currently unoccupied.
DISCUSSION:
In an effort to dispose of the parcel, Roanoke County staff solicited bids from the public
by advertisement in February 2026. Three bids were received.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no costs to Roanoke County to sell the parcel of land located at 6697 Mount
Chestnut Road. Assuming a sale of the property is finalized, Roanoke County would
receive approximately $181,500.00 from the sale.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors approve the first reading
of this ordinance and schedule a second reading and public hearing for April 28, 2026.
VOTE:
Supervisor Hooker moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling
the second reading and public hearing for April 28, 2026. Supervisor Radford seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Yes No Absent
Mr. Radford El
Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑
Mr. North ® ❑
Mr. Mahoney ® ❑
Ms. Shepherd ® ❑
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ACTION NO. 040726-7.d
ITEM NO. E.4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: ORDINANCE APPROVING THE DISPOSITION OF REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 3319 WESTMORELAND DRIVE,
ROANOKE, VA 24018 (ROANOKE COUNTY TAX PARCEL
ID NUMBER 077.13-05-31.00-0000) AND 3323
WESTMORELAND DRIVE, ROANOKE, VA 24018
(ROANOKE COUNTY TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER 077.13-
05-30.00-0000)
SUBMITTED BY: Allen Hayes
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors owns two parcels on Westmoreland Drive in
Roanoke County. The parcels and undeveloped, and are not used for public purposes.
BACKGROUND:
Roanoke County purchased two adjacent parcels of land: (1) 3319 Westmoreland Drive
(Roanoke County Tax Parcel ID # 077.13-05-31.00-0000) pursuant to Ordinance
#101398-6 and (2) 3323 Westmoreland Drive (Roanoke County Tax Parcel ID # 077.13-
05-30.00-0000) pursuant to Ordinance #090898-9.
The parcels were originally purchased for the public purpose of facilitating an economic
development project which never materialized. The parcels have remained
undeveloped, and are not used for public purposes.
In an effort to explore disposing of the two parcels, Roanoke County staff solicited bids
from the public by advertisement in February 2026. No bids were received for either of
the two parcels.
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DISCUSSION:
Roanoke County staff have proposed to transfer the two parcels to the Economic
Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia (hereinafter referred to as "the
EDA"). This would allow the EDA's real estate broker to advertise and sell the two
parcels on the private market. If the two parcels are sold, any funds received by the
EDA would be returned to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no costs to Roanoke County to transfer the two parcels to the EDA. If the
parcels are sold by the EDA on the private market, any funds from that sale would be
returned to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, and the Roanoke County Board
of Supervisors would need to appropriate those funds at a later date.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors approve the first reading
of this ordinance and schedule a second reading and public hearing for April 28, 2026.
VOTE:
Supervisor Hooker moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling
the second reading and public hearing for April 28, 2026. Supervisor Radford seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Yes No Absent
Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Hooker
Mr. North
Mr. Mahoney
Ms. Shepherd ® ❑
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ACTION NO. 040726-7.e
ITEM NO. E_5
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2026, as National Public
Safety Telecommunicators Week in the County of Roanoke
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Slough
Director of Emergency Communications
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Request the Board of Supervisors to recognize the week of April 12-18, 2026 as
National Telecommunicators Week in Roanoke County.
BACKGROUND:
This week-long event, held annually during the third week of April, honors
telecommunications personnel in the public safety community.
DISCUSSION:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board recognize April 12-18, 2026, as National
Telecommunicators Week in Roanoke County.
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VOTE:
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the proclamation. Supervisor Radford seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Yes No Abstain
Mr. Radford ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Hooker ® ❑ ❑
Mr. North ® ❑ ❑
Mr. Mahoney ® ❑ ❑
Ms. Shepherd ® ❑ ❑
CC: Susan Slough, Director of Emergency Communications
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
RESOLUTION 040726-10 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 Hooker to adopt the resolution; seconded by Supervisor
Radford and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
NAYS: No
A COPY TESTE:
is rd L. C ood, P.E.
County Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors