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Home My WebLink About4/28/2026 - Regular O0(4142 ROA Not1 Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Minutes a _ v .a• April 28, 2026 1838 - The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day at the Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the second regularly scheduled meeting of the month of April 2026. Audio and video recordings of this meeting will be held on file for a minimum of five (5) years in the office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors. Before the meeting was called to order, an invocation/a moment of silence was observed. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. A. OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Roll Call Present: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Absent: None Staff Present: Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator; Doug Blount, Deputy County Administrator; Madeline Hanlon, Assistant County Administrator, Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney; Amy Whittaker, Public Information Officer and Rhonda D. Perdue, Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board B. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS C. BRIEFING 1. Briefing to discuss with the Board of Supervisors the Roanoke County Public Schools proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. (Susan Peterson, Director of Finance, Roanoke County Public Schools) Briefing was given by Susan Peterson. Page 1 of 8 U UU43 D. NEW BUSINESS Action No. 042826-1 Item D.1 1. Resolution approving an interim Agreement between Roanoke County and G&H Contracting, Inc., regarding pre-construction services for the Hollins Fire Station. (George Assaid, Capital Projects Administrator) Supervisor North moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None E. PUBLIC HEARING Action No. 042826-2 Item E.1 1. Public hearing for citizen comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget and the proposed Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program. (Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator) One (1) citizen spoke concerning taxes. F. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE Action No. 042826-3 Item F.1 1. Ordinance amending the Code of the County of Roanoke by amending and re- enacting Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII — Disaster and Emergency Management. (Doug Barber, Senior Assistant County Attorney) (First Reading and Request for Second Reading) Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling the second reading for May 12, 2026. Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None G. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS Action No. 042826-4 Item G.1 1. 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). (Rachel Lower, Deputy County Attorney) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Page 2 of 8 UUUL 44 Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the ordinance. Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None Action No. 042826-5 Item G.2 2. 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). (Rachel Lower, Deputy County Attorney) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the ordinance. Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None H. APPOINTMENTS Action No. 042826-6 Item H.1-2 1. Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals) Larry Waldron — term to expire April 28, 2030 2. South Peak Community Development Authority Rick Pevarski — term to expire May 10, 2030 Supervisor Hooker moved to approve all appointments. Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None I. CONSENT AGENDA Action No. 042826-7.a-e Item 1.1-5 ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE RESOLUTION IN THE FORM OR FORMS LISTED BELOW. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY Page 3 of 8 ODUu47, Action No. 042826-7.a Item 1.1 1. Approval of minutes —April 7, 2026 Action No. 042826-7.b Item 1.2 2. Resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)to accept a portion of Glenmary Drive (Route 778) into the VDOT Secondary Road System, Catawba Magisterial District. Action No. 042826-7.c Item 1.3 3. The petition of Michelle and Brian Ellison to rezone approximately 5.06 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential District to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, located at 3169, and 3225 Bandy Road, Vinton Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing) Action No. 042826-7.d Item 1.4 4. Request to amend the Board of Supervisors 2026 Meeting Calendar. Action No. 042826-7.e Item 1.5 5. Resolution approving a third amendment to the Comprehensive Agreement between the County and G&H Contracting, Inc., regarding construction services for the Bonsack Fire Station. Supervisor Mahoney did not remove but commented on Item 1.4. While he approves amending the meeting calendar, the Board may need to meet to approve budget items when the States' budget is approved. Attorney Lubeck confirmed that an emergency ordinance may be entered. Supervisor North moved to adopt all matters on the consent agenda. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None J. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS This time has been set aside for Roanoke County citizens to address the Board on matters of interest or concern. Roanoke County citizens are defined as current residents of Roanoke County. While the Board desires to hear from all who desire to speak, this agenda item is limited to a duration of 30 minutes. Each individual speaker shall be afforded 3 minutes to speak. One (1) citizen was present and spoke concerning taxes during the public hearing for the proposed budget, Item E.1. Page 4 of 8 OUOVIS K. REPORTS Action No. 042826-8 Item K.1-6 1. Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report 2. Outstanding Debt Report 3. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Revenues as of March 31, 2026 4. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Expenditures and Encumbrances as of March 31, 2026 5. Accounts Paid — March 2026 6. Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as of March 31, 2026 Supervisor Radford moved to receive and file the reports that have been included with the agenda under Item K. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None L. CLOSED MEETING Action No. 042826-9 1. Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) of the Code of Virginia, for discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. The Board will discuss potential business location or expansion in the five magisterial districts. Supervisor Shepherd moved to go to closed session. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None EVENING SESSION — 6:00 PM M. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION Action No. 042826-10 In the closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter which was identified in the motion to convene in closed session. Only those matters lawfully Page 5 of 8 ODUu4 permitted to be discussed under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were discussed. Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the certification resolution. Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None N. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS Action No. 042826-11 Item N.1 1. 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. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) Two (2) citizens spoke and were supportive of the petition. Supervisor North found that the proposed rezoning request: 1. Is partly consistent with the purpose and intent of the County's adopted comprehensive plan, and partly inconsistent, 2. Is good zoning practice, and 3. Will not result in substantial detriment to the community. Therefore, moved that the Board approve the rezoning request as it has been requested. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None Action No. 042826-12 Item N.2 2. 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. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) No citizens were present. Supervisor Hooker found that the proposed rezoning request: Page 6 of 8 Ouuii48 1. Is partly consistent with the purpose and intent of the County's adopted comprehensive plan, and partly inconsistent, 2. Is good zoning practice, and 3. Will not result in substantial detriment to the community. Therefore, moved that the Board approve the rezoning request as it has been requested. Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None Action No. 042826-13 Item N.3 3. 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. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) No citizens were present. Supervisor Hooker found that the proposed special use permit amendment request: 1. Meets the requirements of Section 30-19-1 of the Roanoke County Code and that the proposed special use conforms with the standards set forth in article IV, use and design standards of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance; 2. Is in conformance with the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan; and 3. Will have a minimum adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood and community. Therefore, moved that the Board approve the petition to petition to amend the existing special use permit as follows: d. Freestanding signage shall be limited to one freestanding sign approximately 12 feet in height and 10 feet in width. All other special use permit conditions shall remain in place. Supervisor Radford seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None Page 7 of 8 O. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS 1. David F. Radford 2. Phil C. North 3. Martha B. Hooker 4. Paul M. Mahoney 5. Tammy E. Shepherd Supervisors were offered the opportunity to share comments and provide updates to their peers and the public on items of interest to them. P. ADJOURNMENT Action No. 042826-14 Supervisor North moved to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd Nays: None Sub ed by: Approved by: ard L. Caywood Tammy E. epherd Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Chairman Page 8 of 8