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Home My WebLink About1/14/2014 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 RESOLUTION 011414-1 ESTABLISHING A MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That for calendar year 2014, the regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, are set forth below with public hearings scheduled for 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise advertised. Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 3 pm Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 3 pm Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 3 pm Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 3 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 3 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 3 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 3 pm Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 3 pm Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 3 pm Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Page 1 of 2 Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 3 pm Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 3 pm and 7 pm Tuesday, December g, 2014 at 3 pm 2. That the organizational meeting for 2015 shall be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, Peters, McNamara NAYS: None V V R.F %W 0 4m . . .r.. V of V , . V Clerk to the Board Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. A-011414-2 ITEM NO. F-1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: January 14, 2014 Resolution adopting standards of conduct for the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Paul M. Mahoney County Attorney COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: This item was approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors at its November 12, 2013 meeting. This item is placed on the agenda for consideration by the Board of Supervisors at the request of Supervisor Church. ALTERNATIVES 1. No action is required. Code of Ethics Policy resolution remains in effect. 2. Amend Code of Ethics Policy resolution. 3. Repeal Code of Ethics Policy resolution. Page 1 of 1 VOTE: Supervisor Moore moved to approve that no action is required and the Code of Ethics Policy resolution remains in effect. Motion approved. Page 2 of 1 Yes No Absent Ms. Moore z 1:1 1:1 Mr. Bedrosian ❑ z ❑ Mr. Church ❑ z ❑ Mr. Peters z ❑ ❑ Mr. McNamara z El El Page 2 of 1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 ORDINANCE 011414-3 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500 FROM THE GOVERNOR'S AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR A PLANNING GRANT FOR THE CATAWBA SUSTAINABILITY CENTER WHEREAS, Roanoke County has been awarded a planning grant from the newly established Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund for the Catawba Sustainability Center; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to explore strategies to increase the connectivity of the Catawba Sustainability Center with the local food system; and WHEREAS, the grant will be implemented in partnership with the Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be appropriated by ordinance; and WHEREAS, first reading of this ordinance was held on December 10, 2013, and the second reading was held on January 14, 2014. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the sum of $7,500 is hereby accepted and appropriated from the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund; and 2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption. Page 1 of 2 On motion of Supervisor church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, church, Peters, McNamara NAYS: Supervisor Bedrosian A CQPIrI TESTE: U� Deborah C. Jacks' V Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: Jill Loope, Director of Economic Development Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Brent Robertson, Director of Management and Budget Page 2of2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 ORDINANCE 011414-4 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,242 FROM VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ) TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Roanoke County will become the local Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Authority on July 1, 2014; and WHEREAS, becoming the local VSMP Authority will result in the need for: (a) Anew SWM Ordinance (b) DEQ required training for the VSMP staff (c) Increased efforts for reviews (d) Additional office coordination with DEQ prior to permit issuance (e) Increased post construction inspections; and (f) Increased recordkeeping and reporting requirements. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Act of 1997, the Virginia General Assembly created the Water Quality Improvement Fund to provide funding for point and nonpoint source water quality improvements throughout the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, these funds are made available with a 50/50 match rate to assist the local authorities in preparing for the increased responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the County's Community Development Department applied for $99,242 and received approval from DEQ to help defray the cost of AMEC Environmental Consultant in assisting the County with providing peer review of the new SWM ordinance; and Page 1 of 2 WHEREAS, the grant period is December 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be appropriate by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on December 10, 20137 and the second reading was held on January 14, 2014. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia as follows: 1. That the sum of $49,621 is hereby accepted from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and is appropriated to the Department of Community Development. 2. That matching funds of $49,621 are hereby appropriated from in-kind contributions as well as from the NPDES Phase II compliance account. 3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption. On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, Peters, McNamara NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks Clerk to the Board of Supervisors cc: Tarek Moneir, Deputy Director of Development Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Brent Robertson, Director of Management and Budget Page 2of2 WHEREAS, the grant period is December 1, 2013 to December 31, 2g14; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County charter provides that funds be appropriate by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on December 10, 2013, and the second reading was held on January 14, 2014. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia as follows: 1. That the sum of $49,621 is hereby accepted from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and is appropriated to the Department of Community Development. 2. That matching funds of $49,621 are hereby appropriated from in-kind contributions as well as from the NPDES Phase II compliance account. 3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption. On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following ro I I call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, Peters, McNamara NAYS: None A COY TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks Clerk to the Board o S ervisors cc: Tarek Moneir, Deputy Director of Development Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance Brent Robertson, Director of Management and Budget Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 ORDINANCE 011414-5 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN EXISTING FIFTEEN (15) FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE RELOCATED FIFTEEN (15) FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON PROPERTY OF LOIS M. ASHBY, REMAINING LOT 8, FARMINGTON PLACE (PLAT BOOK 18, PAGE 89 TAX MAP #076.20-09-08.00-0000), WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, a plat entitled "Plat of Farmington Place" dated December 8, 1995 and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, (Plat Book 18, Page 89) dedicated a fifteen foot (15) wide public utility easement across a parcel identified as remaining Lot 8, Farmington Place (Tax Map #076.20-09-08.00-0000); and WHEREAS, the house constructed on remaining Lot 8, Farmington Place, encroaches into the fifteen foot (15') public utility easement and the current owner of said lot, Lois M. Ashby, has requested the vacation and relocation of the dedicated fifteen foot (15') wide public utility easement; and WHEREAS, the relocation of the public utility easement with Appalachian Power Company has been completed and recorded as Instrument #2013-14244; and WHEREAS, County staff has reviewed and approved the vacation and relocation of this fifteen foot (15') public utility easement as shown on the exhibit (Exhibit "A") attached hereto and entitled "Easement plat for Lois M. Ashby showing hereon an existing 15' public utility easement to be vacated and creating hereon a new 15' public utility easement crossing T.M. #076.20-09-08.00-0000" prepared by Balzer and Associates, Inc.; and WHEREAS, no other property owner will be affected by the vacation of this public utility easements, and this vacation will not involve any cost to the County, and the affected County departments and public utilities have raised no objection; and Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended); and THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter, the acquisition and disposition of real estate can be authorized only by ordinance. A first reading of this ordinance was held on December 10, 2013, and a second reading and public hearing of this ordinance was held on January 14, 2014. 2. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.01 of the Roanoke County Charter, the subject real estate, a fifteen foot (15') wide public utility easement, which was dedicated by plat of Farmington Place (PB1 8, PG89) is hereby declared to be surplus and the nature of the interests in real estate renders it unavailable for other public use. 3. That the subject real estate, a fifteen foot (15') wide public utility easement, which was dedicated by plat of Farmington Place (Plat Book 18, Page 89 and as modified in Plat Book 20, Page 57, Plat Book 22, Page 130, and Plat Book 25, Page 22) be, and hereby is, vacated pursuant to Section 15.2-2270 of the Code of Virginia,1950, as amended. 4. That all costs and expenses associated herewith, including but not limited to publication, survey and recordation costs, shall be the responsibility of the Petitioner. 5. That the County Administrator, or any Assistant County Administrator, is hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary to accomplish the provisions of this ordinance, all of which shall be on form approved by the County Attorney. Page 2of3 6. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption, and a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in accordance with Section 15.2-2270 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended). On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, Peters, McNamara NAYS: None ueDoran L;. jaci Clerk to the Boa cc: Arnold Covey, Director of Community Development Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning Tarek Moneir, Deputy Director of Development William Driver, Director of Real Estate Valuation Nancy Horn, Commissioner of the Revenue Page 3 of 3 Page 3 of 3 ACTION N O . A-011414-6 . a ITEM NO. K-2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: January 14, 2014 AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointments to the Roanoke County Planning Commission (appointed by District) and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (appointed by the Catawba District) SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks Clerk to the Board APPROVED BY: B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: 1. Roanoke County Planning Commission (appointed by District) Supervisor Peters has recommended the appointment of Rick James to fill Mr. Peter's unexpired term. This appointment will expire June 30, 2014. 2. Roanoke County Economic Development Authority (appointed by District) Supervisor Church has recommended the appointment of Dan Toti to a four -term term to expire September 26, 2018. 3. Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (appointed by Catawba District) Supervisor Church has recommended the appointment of Keith Garman and Dennis Nalley to four-year terms to expire on December 31, 2017. Page 1 of 2 VOTE: Supervisor Moore moved to approve the staff recommendation. Motion approved. cc: Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning Jill Loope, Director of Economic Development Dan Miles, CEO, Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Page 2 of 2 Yes No Absent Ms. Moore � ❑ ❑ Mr. Bedrosian � ❑ ❑ Mr. Church � ❑ ❑ Mr. Peters � ❑ ❑ Mr. McNamara � ❑ ❑ cc: Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning Jill Loope, Director of Economic Development Dan Miles, CEO, Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 RESOLUTION 011414-6 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM K- CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for January 14, 2014, designated as Item K- Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 2 inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes — November 12, 2013; December 10, 2013 2. Confirmation of appointments to the Roanoke County Planning Commission (appointed by District and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (appointed by Catawba District) On motion of Supervisor Moore to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, Peters, McNamara NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jacks Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Page 1 of 1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 RESOLUTION 011414-6 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM K- CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for January 14, 2014, designated as Item K - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 2 inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes — November 12, 2013; December 10, 2013 2. Confirmation of appointments to the Roanoke County Planning Commission (appointed by District and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (appointed by Catawba District) On motion of Supervisor Moore to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, Peters, McNamara NAYS: None Clerk to the Board of S Page 1 of 1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 RESOLUTION 011414-7 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 member's 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 McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote.- AYES: ote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, Peters, McNamara NAYS: None UGUUI Cil I %.,..�ci�,n� Clerk to the Board Page 1 of 1