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Home My WebLink About5/26/2026 - RegularPage 1 of 6 Welcome to the 1:00 p.m. session for the Board of Supervisors meeting for May 26, 2026 A. OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Roll Call The sole purpose of this 1:00 p.m. session is to hold a closed meeting prior to the general 2:00 p.m. session. B. CLOSED MEETING 1. Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, for consultation with legal counsel pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body. The Board will go into closed session, and upon its conclusion, will recess this meeting until 2:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting. Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Agenda May 26, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. Page 2 of 6 NOTE: The Board of Supervisors held a closed session meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Conference room prior to the regularly scheduled Board Meeting at 2:00 p.m. pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, for consultation with legal counsel pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG Disclaimer: “Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Board meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Board. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Board and do not necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Board in part or as a whole. No member of the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of the Board.” Roanoke County Board of Supervisors May 26, 2026 Page 3 of 6 Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for May 26, 2026. The Board is now returning to open session, and all members are present. The Board of Supervisors held a closed session earlier today at 1:00 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Public hearings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations from this schedule will be announced. The meetings are broadcast live on RVTV, Channel 3, and will be rebroadcast on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. Board of Supervisors meetings can also be viewed online through Roanoke County’s website at www.RoanokeCountyVA.gov. Individuals who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in or attend Board of Supervisors meetings should contact the Clerk to the Board at (540) 772-2005 at least 48 hours in advance. Please turn all cell phones off or place them on silent. C. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION D. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution approving a comprehensive agreement between the County and S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company regarding construction services for the Hollins Library. (George Assaid, Capital Projects Administrator) 2. Resolution adopting 1) the fiscal year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget Revenues and Expenditures for the County of Roanoke, Virginia and Roanoke County Public Schools and 2) the fiscal years 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program for the County of Roanoke, Virginia and Roanoke County Public Schools and 3) the fiscal year 2026-2027 Fee Compendium. (Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator) F. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinances to appropriate funds for: Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Agenda May 26, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. Page 4 of 6 (a) Fiscal year 2026-2027 operations budget and approval of the Step Plans and Pay Bands for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the County of Roanoke, Virginia. (Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator) (b) Fiscal year 2026-2027 capital budget for the County of Roanoke, Virginia (c) Fiscal year 2026-2027 for Roanoke County Public Schools Categories G. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance authorizing the relocation of the Hollins District Precinct 206 polling place pursuant to Virginia Code Section 24.2-306, 24.2-307, 24.2-310, and 24.2- 129. (Anna Cloeter, Registrar) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) 2. Ordinance amending Articles II, III, and IV of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) H. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 1. Resolution adopting an amendment to the Roanoke County 200 Plan to incorporate the Plantation Road and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment. (Nathan Grim, Transportation Planner) I. APPOINTMENTS 1. Building Code of Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals) William B. Fowler - term to expire June 28, 2030 2. Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) Renee Brown - term to expire June 30, 2029 Marya McPherson - term to expire June 30, 2029 3. Court Community Corrections - Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Michael Poindexter - term to expire June 30, 2028 4. Roanoke County Planning Commission (By District) Rick James - Vinton Magisterial District - term to expire June 30, 2030 Jim Woltz - Windsor Hills Magisterial District - term to expire June 30, 2030 Wayne Bower - Hollins Magisterial District - term to expire June 30, 2030 5. Virginia’s First Regional Industrial Facility Authority (At-Large) Tammy E. Shepherd - term to expire June 30, 2030 Martha B. Hooker - term to expire June 30, 2030 Page 5 of 6 6. Western Virginia Water Authority Donald B. Halliwill – term to expire June 30, 2030 J. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE RESOLUTION IN THE FORM OR FORMS LISTED BELOW. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY 1. Approval of minutes – May 12, 2026 2. Ordinance appropriating new funds in the amount of $1,509,502 to Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) for a bonus from the Commonwealth of Virginia and authorizing a Transfer of Funds between Categories within the RCPS Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. (Second Reading) 3. Ordinance authorizing employee bonuses totaling $1,503,009 funded from reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Virginia and amending the General Fund Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Revenues and Expenditures. (Second Reading) 4. Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Taxation), Article I (In General), Article II (Taxes on Tangible Personal Property), and Article III (Real Estate Taxes) of the Roanoke County Code. (Second Reading) 5. The petition of Travis Bell to obtain a special use permit to operate a commercial kennel on approximately 2.0 acres zoned AG-1, Agricultural/Rural Low Density District, located at 6754 Grubb Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing) 6. Request to approve fiscal agent agreement for the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP). 7. Request to approve a fiscal agent agreement with the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. 8. Request to approve a fiscal agent agreement with the Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority. 9. Request to reallocate Insurance Funds in the amount of $65,847 and Transfer of Ambulance Title to Cave Spring Rescue Squad. K. 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 Page 6 of 6 speak, this agenda item is limited to a duration of 30 minutes. Each individual speaker shall be afforded 3 minutes to speak. L. REPORTS 1. Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report 2. Outstanding Debt Report 3. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Revenues as of April 30, 2026 4. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Expenditures and Encumbrances as of April 30, 2026 5. Accounts Paid – April 2026 6. Statement of the Treasurer’s Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as of April 30, 2026 M. CLOSED MEETING 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. EVENING SESSION – 6:00 PM N. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION O. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING 1. 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. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) P. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS 1. Martha B. Hooker 2. Paul M. Mahoney 3. David F. Radford 4. Phil C. North 5. Tammy E. Shepherd Q. ADJOURNMENT