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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.
Present: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Absent: None
B. CLOSED MEETING
Action No. 052626-1
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.
Supervisor Shepherd moved to go to closed session. Supervisor Hooker seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
The Board went into closed session, and upon its conclusion, recessed this meeting until
2:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Earlier this afternoon 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.
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 May 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.
The Board returned to open session with all members present.
Staff Present: Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator; Doug Blount,
Deputy County Administrator; Peter S. Lubeck, County
Attorney; Amy Whittaker; Public Information Officer and
Rhonda D. Perdue; Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board
Staff Absent: Madeline Hanlon, Assistant County Administrator
C. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
Action No. 052626-2
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
permitted to be discussed under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were
discussed.
Supervisor Radford moved to adopt the certification resolution. Supervisor North
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
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Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
D. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
E. NEW BUSINESS
Action No. 052626-3 Item E.1
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)
Supervisor North moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Radford seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 052626-4 Item E.2
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)
Supervisor North moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Hooker seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
F. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES
Action No. 052626-5.a-c Item F.1 a-c
Action No. 052626-5.a Item F.1 a
1. Ordinances to appropriate funds for:
(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)
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Supervisor Hooker moved to approve the ordinance appropriating funds for the 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. Supervisor Radford
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 052626-5.b Item F.1 b
(b) Fiscal year 2026-2027 capital budget for the County of Roanoke, Virginia.
Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the ordinance appropriating funds for the
Fiscal year 2026-2027 capital budget for the County of Roanoke, Virginia. Supervisor
Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 052626-5.c Item F.1 c
(c) Fiscal year 2026-2027 for Roanoke County Public Schools Categories
Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the ordinance appropriating funds for the
Fiscal year 2026-2027 Roanoke County Public Schools. Supervisor North seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
G. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action No. 052626-6 Item G.1
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)
No citizens were present.
Supervisor North moved to approve the ordinance. Supervisor Hooker seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
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Action No. 052626-7 Item G.2
2. Ordinance amending Articles II, III, and IV of the Roanoke County Zoning
Ordinance. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public
Hearing)
No citizens were present.
Supervisor Hooker moved to approve the ordinance amendments as proposed by the
Roanoke County Planning Commission and Roanoke County staff. Supervisor
Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
H. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
Action No. 052626-8 Item H.1
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)
No citizens were present.
Supervisor North moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Radford seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
I. APPOINTMENTS
Action No. 052626-9 Item 1.1-9
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
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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
6. Western Virginia Water Authority
Donald B. Halliwill — term to expire June 30, 2030
Supervisor Hooker moved to approve all appointments. Supervisor Radford seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
J. CONSENT AGENDA
Action No. 052626-10.a-i Item J.1-9
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
Action No. 052626-10.a Item J.1
1. Approval of minutes — May 12, 2026
Action No. 052626.10b Item J.2
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)
Action No. 052626-10.c Item J.3
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)
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Action No. 052626-10.d Item J.4
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)
Action No. 052626-10.e Item J.5
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)
Action No. 052626-10.f Item J.6
6. Request to approve fiscal agent agreement for the Regional Center for Animal
Care and Protection (RCACP).
Action No. 052626-10.q Item J.7
7. Request to approve a fiscal agent agreement with the Roanoke Valley Resource
Authority.
Action No. 052626-10.h Item J.8
8. Request to approve a fiscal agent agreement with the Western Virginia Regional
Jail Authority.
Action No. 052626-10.i Item J.9
9. Request to reallocate Insurance Funds in the amount of $65,847 and Transfer of
Ambulance Title to Cave Spring Rescue Squad.
Supervisor North moved to adopt all matters on the consent agenda. Supervisor
Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
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
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 signed up to speak but left before called upon.
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L. REPORTS
Action No. 052626-11 Item L.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 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
Supervisor North moved to receive and file the reports that have been included with
the agenda under Item L. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
M. CLOSED MEETING
Action No. 052626-12
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 Radford seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Supervisor Shepherd and Peter S. Lubeck departed the meeting after the closed session;
Rachel Lower joined as County Attorney representation for the evening session.
EVENING SESSION — 6:00 PM
N. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
Action No. 052626-13
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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
permitted to be discussed under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were
discussed.
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the certification resolution. Supervisor North
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Shepherd
O. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING
Action No. 052626-14 Item 0.1
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)
No citizens were present.
Supervisor Radford found that the proposed rezoning request:
1. Is consistent with the purpose and intent of the County's adopted comprehensive
plan, although the proposed use indicated by the applicant would not be consistent
with the "Development" future land use designation indicated on the County's
adopted comprehensive plan, and
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 Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Shepherd
P. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
1. Martha B. Hooker
2. Paul M. Mahoney
3. David F. Radford
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4. Phil C. North
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.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
Action No. 052626-15
Supervisor North moved to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Hooker seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, S pherd
Nays: None
Submi y: Approved b
Ric d L. Caywood Tammy E. , epherd
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