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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/12/2006 - Adopted Board RecordsACTION NO. A-091206-1 ITEM NO. E-1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: September 12, 2006 AGENDA ITEM: Request to authorize County staff to develop a public-private partnership agreement with English Construction Company to open a new business park and to identify a location for a proposed new public recreation center within the boundaries of the new business park SUBMITTED BY: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator Doug Chittum, Director of Economic Development Pete Haislip, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: This new business item is a request for permission to do the following: (1) develop a public-private partnership agreement with English Construction Company to open a new business park at the intersection of 1-81 and 1-581; and (2) to identify a location for a proposed new public recreation center within the boundaries of the new business park. Mr. Doug Dalton, President of English Construction Company, and Roanoke County have discussed developing a 190 -acre parcel at the intersection of 1-81 and 1-581 into a premier business park for the past 15 years. A map of the site is attached for your review. The property is currently zoned 1-2 heavy industrial. It has been identified as the premier economic development opportunity for Roanoke County for the following reasons: (1) direct access to 1-581; (2) situated 0.5 miles from 1-81; (3) located 2.5 miles from the regional airport; (4) 7 minutes from downtown Roanoke; and (5) presents an opportunity to down -zone the property from heavy industrial to light commercial use. Development of this property as a world class business park was included in the Economic Development Department's 2003 business plan. In addition, the Board recognized the significance of developing this site and made the decision in 2003 to appropriate $500,000 annually for five years through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This appropriation was intended for use in the future infrastructure development of this property; however due to the lack of an anchor tenant, funding was temporarily suspended after one year. Currently, an asphalt plant serving the greater Roanoke region operates on the site. While both English Construction and the County realize the importance of the future development of this park, English has not been willing to make the significant investment required without first securing an anchor for the site. Recently, Mr. Dalton learned of the County's interest in constructing a public recreation center in North County and has determined that if the County so desired, this could potentially serve as the anchor for this development. The concept of a recreation center was first identified as a priority in the Parks, Recreation and Tourism CIP in 1998. The idea has been embraced by citizens, as evidenced by the recent survey results in the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Master Plan. This type of facility will fill a regional niche for sports marketing; in addition, it will provide an opportunity to market the business park for corporate office headquarters, technology, medical, and research companies. The request pending before the Board is to authorize staff to work with English Construction for the next 60-90 days to develop two parallel proposals: One for the business park and another for the recreation center. English is prepared to present the County with an unsolicited PPEA proposal for development of the recreation center, although the County may want to also consider other forms of financing (i.e., lease purchase). Information regarding both proposals will be presented to the Board in work sessions during this 60-90 timeframe. We will involve the Planning Commission, the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Commission, and the citizens throughout the process. Contracts and potential financing alternatives will be explored and presented to the Board for your consideration. With your approval today we have the potential to develop a partnership that will add jobs for our citizens. In addition, the potential to increase our tax base will help fund the recreation center, schools and other capital needs of the County. This is the beginning of a process that we hope will open discussions regarding the development of a premier business park for Roanoke County and meet the needs of our citizens as indicated in the recent PRU Master Plan. Your vote today will provide staff with the direction needed in moving forward with these proposals. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with today's decision. Potential funding alternatives will be presented to the Board at future work sessions for your consideration. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board authorize proceeding with the development of a public- private partnership agreement with English Construction Company to open a new business park and identify a location for a proposed new public recreation center within the boundaries of the new business park. VOTE: Supervisor Flora motion to approve staff recommendation Motion Approved cc: File Doug Chittum, Director of Economic Development Pete Haislip, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney Yes No Absent Mr. McNamara ❑ ® ❑ Mr. Church ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Flora ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Wray ® j ❑ ❑ cc: File Doug Chittum, Director of Economic Development Pete Haislip, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney - AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 RESOLUTION 091206-2 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM I - CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for September 12, 2006, designated as Item I - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 4, inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes — August 16 and August 22, 2006 2. Confirmation of committee appointment 3. Resolution of appreciation to Bobby R. Richardson, Sheriff's Office, upon his retirement after twenty-three years of service 4. Request from the schools to accept and appropriate reimbursements in the amount of $416 2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to this resolution. On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray NAYS: None A PY TESTE: Diane S. Childers, CMC Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: File Dr. Lorraine Lange, School Superintendent Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance 2 ACTION NO. A -091206-2.a ITEM NO. 1-2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: September 12, 2006 AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of committee appointments SUBMITTED BY: Diane S. Childers, CMC Clerk to the Board APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: 1. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Review Committee (Appointed by District) Supervisor Church has advised that King Harvey, Catawba Magisterial District, is willing to serve an additional one-year term that will expire on August 31, 2007. Confirmation of this appointment has been placed on the consent agenda VOTE: Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation Motion Approved cc: File Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Review Committee Yes No Absent Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Church ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Flora ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Wray ® ❑ ❑ cc: File Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Review Committee AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 RESOLUTION 091206-2.b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO BOBBY R. RICHARDSON, SHERIFF'S OFFICE, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-THREE YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS, Bobby R. Richardson was first employed by Roanoke County on December 16, 1982, as a Deputy Sheriff in the Corrections Division and Court Services; and WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Richardson retired from Roanoke County on September 1, 2006, after twenty-three years and nine months of service; and WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Richardson was a member of the Emergency Response Team from December 2, 1989, through October 1, 1995, and received law enforcement certification through the Sheriffs Office; and WHEREAS, the public safety of Roanoke County citizens is assured by dedicated employees such as Deputy Sheriff Richardson; and WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Richardson is highly respected by his co-workers in the Sheriff's Office for his dedication and teamwork; and WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Richardson, through his employment with Roanoke County, has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for its citizens by maintaining a safe and secure environment in the Roanoke County -Salem Jail and the Roanoke County Courts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to BOBBY R. RICHARDSON for more than twenty-three years of capable, loyal, and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy and productive retirement. On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Diane S. Childers, CMC Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: File Resolutions of Appreciation file 2 0 ACTION NO. A -091206-2.c ITEM NO. 1-3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: September 12, 2006 AGENDA ITEM: Request from the schools to accept and appropriate reimbursements in the amount of $416 SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Lorraine Lange Superintendent APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Roanoke County Schools requests that the Board of Supervisors accept and appropriate the following funds: • Students pay $82 for each advanced placement test they take in May. A fee reduction program was offered by College Board in which students identified as economically disadvantaged pay only $52. Even with the lower fee, some families have difficulty paying. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will cover the fee for those students. Roanoke County Schools received $416 to reimburse 8 students at a rate of $52 per test. FISCAL IMPACT: The guidance testing budget will be increased by $416. ALTERNATIVES: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the acceptance and appropriation of reimbursements from the VDOE in the amount of $416. VOTE: Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation Motion Approved cc: File Dr. Lorraine Lange, School Superintendent Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance Yes No Absent Mr. McNamara ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Church ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Altizer ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Flora ® ❑ ❑ Mr. Wray ® ❑ ❑ cc: File Dr. Lorraine Lange, School Superintendent Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 RESOLUTION 091206-3 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each members knowledge: 1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this certification resolution applies, and 2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Flora to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora, Wray NAYS: None AOPY TESTE: ra, Diane S. Childers, CMC Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: File