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ROAN. Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
Minutes
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August 18, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.
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Please Note: There is no 6:00 p.m. evening session because there are no public
hearings scheduled.
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 August
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. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
Action No. 081826-1 Item C.1
1. Resolution recognizing a Roanoke County Employee for exemplary service to Roanoke
County. (Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator)
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
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Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 081826-2 Item C.2
2. Proclamation recognizing August 31, 2026, as International Overdose Awareness Day.
(Bailey Medeiros, Director, Roanoke Valley Collective Response)
Supervisor North moved to adopt the proclamation. Supervisor Radford seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
D. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
Action No. 081826-3 Item D.1
1. Resolution authorizing the abandonment of State Route 9375 located at 3115 West
Main Street (Fort Lewis Elementary School) which is in the Virginia Department of
Transportation's secondary system, Catawba Magisterial District. (Megan Cronise,
Assistant Director of Planning)
No citizens were present.
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor North seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
E. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE
Action No. 081826-4 Item E.1
1. Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for General Operating
Revenues and Expenditures by $140,324 and appropriating $140,324 to the General
Government Fund from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the County of Roanoke
Department of Social Services increasing the minimum annual salary for Family
Services Specialists to $55,000. (Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator) (First Reading
and Request for Second Reading)
Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling the
second reading for September 8, 2026. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion
approved.
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Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
F. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action No. 081826-5 Item F.1
1. The petition of Network Towers II, LLC to obtain a special use permit to construct a
wireless communication facility, class 3 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. (Philip
Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
No citizens were present.
Supervisor Hooker found that the proposed special use permit:
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 obtain a special use permit, with
the following conditions:
1. The site shall be developed in substantial conformance with the application site plan
dated April 15, 2026, prepared by NB+C Engineering Services, LLC, subject to any
revisions required during the comprehensive site plan review process.
2. The maximum height of the wireless communication facility, class 3, shall be 199 feet.
Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 081826-6 Item F.2
2. 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. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and
Public Hearing)
No citizens were present.
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Supervisor Radford found that the proposed zoning request:
1. Is consistent with the purpose and intent of 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 Shepherd seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Action No. 081826-7.a-r Item G.1-18
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. 081826-7.a Item G.1
1. Approval of minutes — July 14, 2026
Action No. 081826-7.b Item G.2
2. Approval of minutes —August 3, 2026
Action No. 081826-7.c Item G.3
3. Request to Accept and Allocate grant funds of$58,806.85 from the Virginia Department
of Health Rescue Squad Assistance Fund along with a local match of$58,806.85 for a
total of 117,613.70.
Action No. 081826-7.d Item G.4
4. Ordinance 1) accepting funds in the amount of$724,800 from the Virginia Department
of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and appropriating such funds to the County's
grant fund for operation of the CORTRAN program, and 2) reallocating $30,200 from
the CORTRAN budget in the operating fund to the grant fund for the required match for
operation of the CORTRAN program. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
Action No. 081826-7.e Item G.5
5. Ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $201,500 from the
Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority along with additional existing County Opioid Funds
in the amount of$199,326 directly received from Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds.
(First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
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Action No. 081826-7.f Item G.6
6. 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. (Second Reading)
Action No. 081826-7.q Item G.7
7. The petition of Comfort Systems USA Shoffner to obtain a special use permit to operate
a construction yard on approximately 6.6 acres zoned I-1, Low Intensity Industrial
District, located at 3941 West Main Street, Catawba Magisterial District. (First Reading
and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Action No. 081826-7.h Item G.8
8. The petition of RYT, LLC to rezone approximately 19.456 acres from AR,
Agricultural/Residential District, and ARS, Agricultural/Residential District with Special
Use Permit, to I-1, Low Intensity Industrial District, and to obtain a special use permit
for automobile dealership, and to obtain a special use permit for a construction yard,
located at 1924 Loch Haven Drive, 1928 Loch Haven Drive, and 0 Loch Haven Drive,
Catawba Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and
Public Hearing)
Action No. 081826-7.i Item G.9
9. The petition of Kent A. Wheeler and K&K Corporation of Roanoke to rezone
approximately 6.544 acres from 1-2, High Intensity Industrial District, to AG-1,
Agricultural/Rural Low Density District, located at 5454 Aerospace Road, Vinton
Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public
Hearing)
Action No. 081826-7.j Item G.10
10. The petition of Plantation Development, LLC to rezone approximately 0.66 acre from
R-2, Medium Density Residential District, to C-2, High Intensity Commercial District,
located at 7531 Friendship Lane and 7535 Friendship Lane, Hollins Magisterial District.
(First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Action No. 081826-7.k Item G.11
11. Request to accept and allocate $25,699, from the 2025 BJA FY25 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program — Local Formula.
Action No. 081826-7.1 Item G.12
12. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $8,000 from the Virginia
Department of Fire Programs, Conference and Education Assistance Grant Program
to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department.
Action No. 081826-7.m Item G.13
13. Ordinance amending Chapter 8.1 (Erosion and Stormwater Management Program,
Section 26 — Fees) of the Roanoke County Code to reflect the newly amended Fee
Structure of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). (First Reading
and Request for Second Reading)
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Action No. 081826-7.n Item G.14
14. Resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to accept
Palmetto Bluff Road in the Vinton Magisterial District into the VDOT Secondary Road
System.
Action No. 081826-7.o Item G.15
15. Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of 50 Square Feet of Unimproved Martindale
Avenue Right-of-Way to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for
Interstate 81 Widening, Hollins Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for
Second Reading)
Action No. 081826-7.p Item G.16
16. Resolution Establishing an Administrative Procedure for Reviewing Requests for Food
Vendors to Temporarily Continue Use of Expanded Polystyrene Food Containers.
Action No. 081826-7.q Item G.17
17. Resolution Authorizing an Economic Development Performance Agreement with the
County of Roanoke, Virginia, AB II 419, LLC, and the Economic Development Authority
of Roanoke County.
Action No. 081826-7.r Item G.18
18. Request to accept and allocate $37,500 in grant funding from the Western Virginia
EMS Council to support the implementation of a prehospital Whole Blood Program
within the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department.
Supervisor Mahoney 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
H. 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.
No citizens were present.
I. REPORTS
Action No. 081826-8 Item j.1-7
1. Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency, and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
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3. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Revenues as of July 31, 2026
4. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Expenditures and Encumbrances as
of July 31, 2026
5. Accounts Paid — July 2026
6. Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as of
June 30, 2026
7. Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as of
July 31, 2026
Supervisor Hooker moved to receive and file the reports that have been included with
the agenda under Item I. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
J. REPORTS AND INQUIRES OF BOARD MEMBERS
1. Phil C. North
2. Martha B. Hooker
3. Paul M. Mahoney
4. David F. Radford
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.
K. WORK SESSIONS
1. Work session to discuss Roanoke County's Legislative Program and preparation for the
2027 session of the Virginia General Assembly. (Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney)
2. Joint work session with the Roanoke County Planning Commission to receive results
and recommendations on the housing study from Kyle Talente, RKG Associates. (Philip
Thompson, Director of Planning)
Upon completion of the first work session, the Board unanimously agreed to change the order
of business and begin the closed session and would reconvene at 5:30 p.m. for the joint work
session with the Planning Commission.
L. CLOSED MEETING
Action No. 081826-9
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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
M. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
Action No. 081826-10
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 permitted
to be discussed under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were discussed.
Supervisor Mahoney moved to adopt the certification resolution. Supervisor North seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
N. ADJOURNMENT
Action No. 081826-11
Supervisor North moved to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
S itted by: Approved b •
Richa Caywood Tammy E. h herd
erk to the Board of Supervisors Chair
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