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July 14, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
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The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day at the Roanoke County
Administration Center, this being the only regularly scheduled meeting of the month of July
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; Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney; Amy
Whittaker, Public Information Officer and Rhonda D. Perdue, Chief
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Absent: Madeline Hanlon, Assistant County Administrator
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)
Achievement Award for the Placemaking Program. (Joe Lerch, Director of Local
Government Policy, VACo)
D. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action No. 071426-1 Item D.1
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
remove proffered conditions from the property located at 3306 West Main Street,
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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:
1. Is consistent with the purpose and intent of the County's adopted comprehensive
plan,
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 Shepherd seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 071426-2 Item D.2
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
and Public Hearing)
No citizens were present.
Supervisor Mahoney found that the proposed rezoning request:
1. Is consistent with the purpose and intent of the County's adopted comprehensive
plan,
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 Shepherd seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
E. APPOINTMENTS
Action No. 071426-3 Item E.1-5
1. Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals)
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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
Supervisor North moved to approve all appointments. Supervisor Radford seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Action No. 071426-4.a-o Item F.1-15
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. 071426-4.a Item F.1
1. Approval of Minutes — June 23, 2026
Action No. 071426-4.b Item F.2
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
local match for a total of$32,814.
Action No. 071426-4.c Item F.3
3. Ordinance Approving the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental
Agreement Regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway. (Second Reading)
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Action No. 071426-4.d Item F.4
4. Ordinance Repealing the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement
Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. (Second Reading)
Action No. 071426-4.e Item F.5
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
property located at 8449 Honeysuckle Road. (Second Reading)
Action No. 071426-4.f Item F.6
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.
Action No. 071426-4.q Item F.7
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.
Action No. 071426-4.h Item F.8
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
Twine Hollow Road, Catawba Magisterial District. (First reading and Request for
Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Action No. 071426-4.i Item F.9
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
Hearing)
Action No. 071426-4.i Item F.10
10. Resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to accept
New Pleasant Way in the Catawba Magisterial District into the VDOT Secondary Road
System.
Action No. 071426-4.k Item F.11
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
Department.
Action No. 071426-4.1 Item F.12
12. Ordinance Accepting and Appropriating $328,811 from the Virginia Department of
Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for use by the Roanoke County Police Department
for eight School Resource Officers. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
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Action No. 071426-4.m Item F.13
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 Sheriffs Office.
Action No. 071426-4.n Item F.14
14. Resolution Directing the Roanoke County Planning Commission to Study and Provide
Recommendation Regarding Whether to Amend or Repeal the Provisions of Section
30-58 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance, Which Section Establishes the
Clearbrook Village Overlay District.
Action No. 071426-4.o Item F.15
15. Request to approve the holiday schedule for calendar year 2027.
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt all matters on the consent agenda. Supervisor Radford
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
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.
One (1) citizen spoke concerning the Swann Compressor Station Alternative Site 4 is
located inside the Bent Mount Apple Orchard Rural Historic District and provided handouts.
H. REPORTS
Action No. 071426-5 Item H.1-3
1. Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency, and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
3. Accounts Paid — June 2026
Supervisor North moved to receive and file the reports that have been included with the
agenda under Item H. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
I. WORK SESSION
1. Work session with the Board regarding the 2026 Sessions of the General Assembly.
(Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney and Eldon James, Legislative Liaison)
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J. CLOSED MEETING
Action No. 071426-6
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
K. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
Action No. 071426-7
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 North moved to adopt the certification resolution. Supervisor Hooker seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING
Action No. 071426-8 Item L.1
1. The petition of Travis Bell to obtain a special use permit to operate a commercial kennel
on approximately 3.64 acres zoned AG-1, Agricultural/Rural Low Density District,
located at 6754 Grubb Road and 0 Grubb Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. (Philip
Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
One (1) citizen was present and spoke against the item.
Supervisor Mahoney found that the proposed special use permit 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
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3. Will have a minimum adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood and
community.
Therefore, moved that the Board approve the petition to obtain a special use permit, with
the following conditions:
1. The maximum number of dogs onsite shall be limited to twelve (12) between the hours
of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
2. The maximum number of dogs onsite overnight (after 6:00 p.m. and before 7:30 a.m.
the following day) shall be limited to two (2).
3. The setbacks of all outdoor runs, outdoor training areas, and outdoor pens associated
with a commercial kennel shall be in substantial conformance with the "Setback Map"
submitted by the applicant.
Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
M. REPORTS AND INQUIRES 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.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Action No. 071426-9
Supervisor Mahoney moved to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Hooker seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Sub by: Approve
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