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Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
July 14, 2026
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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.”
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Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
Agenda
July 14, 2026
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 at (540) 772-2005 at least 48 hours in advance. Please turn all cell
1.Roll Call
B.REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS
C.PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
1.Recognition of Planning Department staff in collaboration with the Public Library, Parks,
Recreation & Tourism Department, Economic Development Department, and General
Services Department staff for receiving a 2026 Virginia Association of Counties (VACo)
A
D.SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.The petition of the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County to rezone
approximately 0.81 acre zoned C-2C, High Intensity Commercial with Conditions, to
Catawba Magisterial District. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading
2.The petition of the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County to rezone
approximately 0.20 acre zoned C-2C, High Intensity Commercial with Conditions, to
remove proffered conditions from the property located at 5999 Franklin Road, Cave
Spring Magisterial District. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading
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E. APPOINTMENTS
1. Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals)
James R. Ruhland – term to expire July 29, 2030
2. Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT)
Haley Poland – Roanoke County School Representative – no expiration
Dr. Elisabeth Harman-Roanoke County School Representative – no expiration
3. Roanoke County Local Finance Board
Laurie Gearheart – term to expire July 27, 2027
4. Roanoke County Planning Commission (By District)
Christopher C. Newton – term to expire June 30, 2029
5. Social Services Advisory Board (At-Large)
Kristie Shanks – term to expire July 3, 2030
Martha B. Hooker – term to expire July 31, 2030
CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED BY THE
IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
1.Approval of Minutes – June 23, 2026
2.Request to accept and allocate $24,610 from the Virginia Department of Criminal
Justice Services, Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant along with a local match of $8,204
3.Ordinance Approving the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental
Agreement Regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway. (Second Reading)
4.Ordinance Repealing the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement
Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. (Second Reading)
5.Ordinance authorizing the County Administrator to enter into a Second Antenna Site
Use Agreement and Ground Lease with the New River Valley 911 Authority for use of
6.Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $19,483.82 to the Clerk of the
Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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7. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $102,071.84 from the
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services for the "Four-for-Life" distribution.
8.The petition of Network Towers II, LLC to obtain a special use permit to construct a
wireless communication facility approximately 199 feet in height on approximately 2.62
acres zoned I-1, Low Intensity Industrial District, located at 0 Meacham Road and 6155
9.The petition of the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County to rezone
approximately 1.36 acres zoned C-2C, High Intensity Commercial with Conditions, to
remove proffered conditions from the property located at 2222 Electric Road, Windsor
Hills Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public
10.Resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to accept
New Pleasant Way in the Catawba Magisterial District into the VDOT Secondary Road
11.Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $41,527.87 from the U.S.
Department of Justice’s Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) along with
a local match of $48,472.11 for a total of $89,999.98 to the Roanoke County Police
12.Ordinance Accepting and Appropriating $328,811 from the Virginia Department of
Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for use by the Roanoke County Police Department
13.Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $6,431.40 from the U.S.
Department of Justice’s Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) to the
Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office.
14.Resolution Directing the Roanoke County Planning Commission to Study and Provide
Recommendation Regarding Whether to Amend or Repeal the Provisions of Section
30-
15.Request to approve the holiday schedule for calendar year 2027.
G.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.
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H.REPORTS
1.Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency, and Capital Reserves Report
2.Outstanding Debt Report
3.Accounts Paid – June 2026
I.WORK SESSION
1.Work session with the Board regarding the 2026 Sessions of the General A ssembly.
(Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney and Eldon James, Legislative Liaison)
J.CLOSED MEETING
1.Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) of the Code of Virginia, for discussion c oncerning a prospective
business or industry or the expansion of an ex isting business or industry where no
previous announcement has been made of the business’ or industry’s interes t in
locating or expanding its facilities in the community. The Board will dis cuss potential
business location or expansion in the five magisterial districts.
EVENING SESSION – 6:00 PM
on approximately 3.64 acres zoned AG-
located at 6754 Grubb Road and 0 Grubb Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. (Philip
2. Phil C. North
3. Martha B. Hooker
4. Paul M. Mahoney