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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
RESOLUTION 022514-1 AMENDING THE SMITH GAP LANDFILL
OPERATING POLICIES FOR THE HOST COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
FUND FOR THE ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County adopted landfill permit
conditions and operating policies on June 27, 1989, for the Smith Gap Solid Waste
Disposal Facility; and
WHEREAS, the operating policies provided for the creation of a host community
improvement fund; and
WHEREAS, this policy limits the use of this fund to improvements to the landfill
agency property; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 022409-5 adopted by the Board of Supervisors on
February 24, 2009, amended the Landfill, Rail & Transfer Station Permit Conditions and
Operating Policies for the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority to read and provide as
set out below; and
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2011, Board of Supervisors approved the Public
Improvement Plan as presented by the Host Community and approved by the Roanoke
Valley Resource Authority and the Roanoke County Planning Commission
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Operating Policies for the Host Community Improvement Fund for
the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority are hereby amended as follows:
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Existing Policy
donations from the Landfill Agency for the purpose of public improvements for the Host
Community. The Host Community is defined as the area within 5,000 feet of the landfill
property along with the rail corridor. Donations will be made annually in amounts of
$10,000; however, the Fund shall never exceed $150,000. The Fund shall be utilized
for capital improvements having an estimated useful life of at least ten (10) years that
will benefit the Host Community. The capital improvements must be located on public
property within the Host Community and must be made available for public use. The
Bradshaw Citizens Association, made up of citizens from within the Host Community,
and available, by staff of the Landfill Agency, for the express purpose of utilizing the
Fund. Prior to implementing the Plan and the Landfill Agency expending any or all of
the Fund, the Plan must be approved and authorized, in order, by: The Landfill Agency;
the Planning Commission; and the Board of Supervisors.
Amended Policy
[Note: New language in bold and underlined; proposed deletions are
strikethrough]
donations from the Landfill Agency for the purpose of public improvements for the Host
Community. The Host Community is defined as the area within 5,000 feet of the landfill
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boundaries
property along with the rail corridor. Donations will be made annually in
$250,000.00
amounts of $10,000; however, the Fund shall never exceed $150,000 .
administered by the Bradshaw Citizens Association through the
The Fund shall be
process outlined below and shall be, and
utilized for capital improvements
associated annual operating costs,
having an estimated useful life of at least ten (10)
years that will benefit the Host Community. The capital improvements must be located
or Landfill Agency
on public property within the Host Community and must be made
by all residents of the Host Community
available for public use .
The Bradshaw Citizens Association, made up of citizens from within the Host
shall
Community, may develop a Public Improvement Plans
time to time
, with assistance provided, as needed and available by staff of the Landfill
any
Agency, for the express purpose of utilizing the Fund. Prior to implementing the
all shall
Plan and the Landfill Agency expending any or all of the Fund, the Plans must
be approved and authorized, in order, by: The Landfill Agency; the Planning
, if necessary
Commission; and the Board of Supervisors.
2. That this policy amendment shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
RESOLUTION 022514-2 TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN AND
CONDITIONS OF THE VIRGINIA JUVENILE COMMUNITY CRIME
CONTROL ACT (VJCCCA) GRANT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2014-2015
and 2015-2016 AND TO ALLOW PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF
SALEM
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke has participated in the Virginia Juvenile
Community Crime Control Act (VJCCCA) program in the past, allowing the Court
Service Unit to provide direct services, substance abuse services and probation
activities associated with the Juvenile Court; and
WHEREAS, through the Juvenile Intervention Services Program of Roanoke
Court Services Unit, the grant funds have been administered to assist the
court by providing immediate and random urine screens, community service, restitution
and providing intensive supervision such as Home Electronic Monitoring and Outreach
Detention services and
WHEREAS, the Court Services Unit of the Juvenile Court serves the youth of
both the County of Roanoke and the City of Salem, and
WHEREAS, the Court Services Unit desires to provide services through the
Juvenile Intervention Services Program to serve the youth of both the County of
Roanoke and the City of Salem utilizing the funding from the VJCCCA grant and other
appropriate funds.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County will participate in the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act
for fiscal years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 and will accept said funds, appropriating
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
ORDINANCE 022514-3 TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 13,
OFFENSES-MISCELLANEOUS,OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, BY ADDING SECTION 13-10.1, DESIGNATION
OF POLICE TO ENFORCE TRESPASS VIOLATIONS
WHEREAS, §15.2-1717.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, permits
any locality by ordinance to establish a procedure whereby the owner, lessee,
custodian, or person lawfully in charge of real property to designate the local law
enforcement agency as a "person lawfully in charge of the property" for the purpose of
forbidding another to go or remain upon the lands, buildings or premises as specified in
the designation; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the County of Roanoke that designation
of the police to enforce trespass violations at various locations in the County is
necessary in order to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS
Attorney and the County Attorney, shall promulgate rules, regulations, and/or
procedures for the acceptance, use and recission of such designation; and
WHEREAS, the decision as to whether to accept or rescind any such
designation is solely within the discretion of the Chief of Police or his designee, who
may base his decision on factors including, but not limited to, resource levels of the
police department and the proper allocation of resources; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 11, 2014; and the
second reading of this ordinance was held on February 25, 2014.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Roanoke, Virginia, as follows:
1. That Chapter 13, Offenses-Miscellaneous, is hereby amended and
reordained by the addition of Section 13-10.1 as set forth below:
Chapter 13. OFFENSES-MISCELLANEOUS
Section 13-10.1. Designation of Police to Enforce Trespass Violations.
(a) The owner, lessee, custodian, or person lawfully in charge of any real
property may designate the County of Roanoke Police Department and its officers as a
"person lawfully in charge of the property" for the purpose of forbidding another to go or
remain upon the lands, buildings or premises of the owner, lessee, custodian, or person
lawfully in charge as specified in the designation.
(b) Any such designation shall be in writing on a form prescribed by the Roanoke
County Police Department and approved by the County Attorney and:
1. Shall include a description of the land, building or premises to which it
applies;
2. Shall reference the period of time during which it is in effect; and
3. Shall be kept on file in the office of the Chief of Police or in such other
location within the police department as the Chief of Police deems
appropriate.
(c) Any such designation shall give the Roanoke County Police Department and
its Officers the power and authority:
1. To determine if a person has the owner's, lessee's, custodian's, or person
lawfully in charge's; permission to go or remain upon such property;
2. To issue "notices forbidding trespass" to person(s) without such
permission;
3. To arrest person(s) found to be in violation of such notice;
4. To testify in court on behalf of the owner, lessee, custodian, or person
lawfully in charge to enforce the notice forbidding trespass and the
trespass laws.
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its adoption.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
ORDINANCE 022514-4 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $19,625 TO THE ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY ARTISTICALLY TALENTED PROGRAM
FOR FISCAL 2013/2014
WHEREAS, each year the gifted art program collected tuitions for the after-
school art programs and summer camps offered to students identified for the program;
and
WHEREAS, based upon revenues from previous fiscal years, $12,500
(conservative approximation) for after-school programs and $7,125 (conservative
approximation) for summer camp tuitions, the budget should be amended to reflect
these tuitions accurately as revenue; 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 February 11, 2014, and
the second reading was held on February 25, 2014.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the sum of $19,625 is hereby appropriated to the County School
Board of Roanoke County elementary artistically talented program for fiscal year 2013-
2014.
2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
RESOLUTION 022514-5.a EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO CAROL A.
BROWN, DEPUTY SHERIFF, UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER MORE
THAN TEN (10) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Carol A. Brown was hired on August 18, 2003, and has served as a
Control Room Operator and Deputy Sheriff during her tenure with Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Brown retired on February 1, 2014, after ten (10) years and two (2)
months of devoted, faithful and professional service with the County; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Brown has demonstrated that she was dedicated to her job and
completed all tasks in a thorough and accurate manner, and in accordance with County
values, policies and procedures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of
CAROL A. BROWN
Roanoke County to for more than ten (10) 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.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
RESOLUTION 022514-5.b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO LINDA P.
POWELL, TAX CLERK III-MASTER DEPUTY, UPON HER RETIREMENT
AFTER MORE THAN THIRTY-TWO (32) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Linda P. Powell, was hired on October 26, 1981, and has served as
Tax Clerk I, Tax Clerk II, Personal Property Supervisor and Tax Clerk III-Master Deputy in
WHEREAS, Ms. Powell retired on February 1, 2014, after thirty-two (32) years and
three (3) months of devoted, faithful and expert service with the County; and
WHEREAS, during her time serving Roanoke County, Ms. Powell in 1987 efficiently
assisted the Commissioner by administering the proration of personal property taxes on
motor vehicles on a monthly basis and in 1994 provided training and assistance to the
Town of Vinton staff with the adoption of the proration for the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Powell has assisted Roanoke County citizens with State Income
Tax, Business Personal Property Tax and assisted with Real Estate Tax Relief for the
Elderly; and
WHEREAS, in 2006 Ms. Powell earned her Master Deputy Certification, which
requires a successful passage of a tested, multi-year course of professional continuing
education courses as well as minimum experience levels; and
WHEREAS, in 200
Powell mastered the DMV Import System automatically registering vehicles for the
taxpayer; and
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ACTION NO. __A-022514-5.c__
ITEM NO. _______I-4_________
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
February 25, 2014
AGENDA ITEM:
Confirmation of appointments to the Length of Service Awards
Program (LOSAP/VIP); Roanoke Valley Regional CATV
Committee; Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission;
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission-Metropolitan
Planning Organization and the Roanoke Valley Greenway
Commission
SUBMITTED BY:
Deborah C. Jacks
Clerkto the Board
APPROVED BY:
B. Clayton Goodman III
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
1. The Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP/VIP)Board
The LOSAP/VIP Board of Trustees has re-elected the following:
Jeff Edwards--Fire Volunteer Representative (four-year term 2/2014-1/2018)
Doug Adams--Volunteer Member at Large Representative (four-year term
2/2014-1/2018)
The Board of Supervisors is asked to confirm these recommended appointments.
2. Roanoke ValleyRegional CATV Committee
During closed session on February 11, 2014, it was the consensus of the Board to
appoint P. Jason Peters and Joseph B. “Butch” Church as the Board’s representatives
to this Committee. Mr. Peters will serve in year one and Mr. Church will serve in year
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two and the appointment will alternate between the two.There is no expiration date on
this appointment.
3. Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
During closed session on February 11, 2014, it was the consensus of the Board to
appoint Joseph P. McNamara as the second elected representative for this
commission. This appointment will expire on June 30, 2014.
4. Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission - MetropolitanPlanning
Organization
During closed session on February 11, 2014, it was the consensus of the Board to
appoint Al Bedrosian as the second elected representative for this commission. This
appointment will expire on June 30, 2014.
5. Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission
During closed session on February11, 2014, it was the consensus of the Board to
appoint Jason Moretz to fill the vacancyon this commission with the retirement of
Charles Blankenship. This appointment will expire on April 8, 2015.
VOTE:
Supervisor McNamaramoved to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion approved.
YesNoAbsent
Ms. Moore
Mr. Bedrosian
Mr. Church
Mr. Peters
Mr. McNamara
cc: Jennifer Sexton, Volunteer Recruiter/Marketing
Elaine Bays-Murphy, Director of Cable Access
Wayne Strickland, Executive Director
Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission
Elizabeth Belcher, Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
RESOLUTION 022514-5 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:
That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for February 25,
2014, 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 5
inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes January 28, 2014
2. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Carol A. Brown, Deputy Sheriff, upon her retirement after more than
ten (10) years of service
3. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Linda P. Powell, Tax Clerk III-Master Deputy, upon her retirement
after more than thirty-two (32) years of service
4. Confirmation of appointments to the Length of Service Awards Program
(LOSAP/VIP); Roanoke Valley Regional CATV Committee; Roanoke Valley-
Alleghany Regional Commission; Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional
Commission-Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Roanoke Valley
Greenway Commission
5. Request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and Roanoke County School Board
regarding the Revenue Sharing Formula
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
ORDINANCE 022514-8 REZONING 15.72 ACRES FROM PRD, PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TO AG-3,
AGRICULTURAL/RURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT, PROPERTY LOCATED
ON APPLE GROVE LANE, WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
(TAX MAP #095.03-02-33.00), UPON THE APPLICATION OF CAROL
LACHOWICZ
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on January 28, 2014, and
the second reading and public hearing were held February 25, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter on February 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real estate containing
approximately 15.72 acres, as described herein, and located on Apple Grove Lane (Tax
Map #095.03-02-33.00) in the Windsor Hills Magisterial District, is hereby changed from
the zoning classification of PRD, Planned Residential Development District, to the zoning
classification of AG-3, Agricultural/rural Preserve District.
2. That this action is taken upon the application of Carol Lachowicz.
3. That said real estate is more fully described as follows:
A parcel containing 15.729 acres located on Apple Grove Lane being
further described as Tax Map #095.03-02-33.00 and more particularly
shown on a plat prepared by Lumsden Associates, P.C. and denoted
as New Tract A-1 of record in the Roanoke County Circuit Court
.
4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBURARY 25, 2014
ORDINANCE 022514-9 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A
RESTAURANT, DRIVE-IN OR FAST FOOD (SNOW CONE STAND)
IN A C-1, LOW INTENSITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, ON
APPROXIAMTELY 0.33 ACRE IN SIZE LOCATED AT 3540
BRAMBLETON AVENUE, CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Daniel Smith has filed a petition for a special use permit for a
restaurant, drive-in or fast food (snow cone stand) to be located at 3540 Brambleton
Avenue (Tax Map #077.10-06-11.00), in the Cave Spring Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on
February 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a first
reading on this matter on January 28, 2014; the second reading and public hearing
on this matter was held on February 25, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Board finds that the granting of a special use permit to Daniel
Smith for a restaurant, drive-in or fast food (snow cone stand) on 0.33 acre located
at 3540 Brambleton Avenue in the Cave Spring Magisterial District is substantially in
accord with the adopted 2005 Community Plan, as amended, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 15.2-2232 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and that
it shall have a minimum adverse impact on the surrounding neighbourhood or
community, said special use permit is hereby approved with the following conditions:
1) The site shall be developed in general conformance with the concept plan,
identified as Exhibit A.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
ORDINANCE 022514-10 DENYING THE AMENDMENT OF
ORDINANCE 62789-4 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TO APPOINT THE CLERK TO THE GOVERNING BODY AND TO
PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES AS SPECIFIED
WHEREAS, Section 15.2-1538 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
authorizes the governing body of every locality to appoint a qualified person to act as
clerk to the governing body in order to perform certain record-keeping activities; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.01 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that the
County Administrator shall have all the powers and duties prescribed in Sections 15.2-
1539 and 15.2-1541 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and that such other
powers, duties, and responsibilities may be established by the Board of Supervisors;
and
WHEREAS, upon the repeal of Section 15.1-117, the powers, duties and
responsibilities are now found in Sections 15.2-1539 and 15.2-1541 of the Code of
Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on January 28, 2014, and
the public hearing and second reading was held on February 25, 2014.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the Board authorizes and delegates to the County Administrator the
power to appoint a county clerk.
2. He or she shall be clerk of the Board and will serve as custodian of the
corporate seal of the County and shall have such other duties as prescribed by general
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law or as the Board may prescribe. The clerk shall in addition (a) record in a book to be
provided for that purpose all of the proceedings of the Board; (b) make regular entries of
resolutions, ordinances, and decisions on all questions concerning the
raising of money; (c) record the vote of each Board member on any question submitted
to the board if required by any member present; (d) preserve and file all accounts and
papers acted upon by the Board with its action thereon; (e) give information to persons
presenting communications or petitions to the Board of the final action of the Board
thereof; (f) publish or cause to be published all reports, notices, ordinances, or other
documents required by this charter or by general law to be published, except as
otherwise expressly provided; (g) maintain all disclosure forms as required by Chapter
31 of Title 2.2 of the State code; (h) prepare all papers and documents for the meetings
of the Board; (i) issuance of solicitation permits pursuant to Chapter 19, Article II,
Section 19.21-19.27.
3. That the clerk may, and with the consent of the Board, appoint one deputy
and such number of assistants as the Board may authorize. Either the clerk or the
deputy clerk shall attend all meetings of the Board. Any of the duties of the clerk may
be performed by the deputy.
4. That if the Board chooses not to ratify and confirm the appointment of a
county clerk, such duties and responsibilities shall be performed by the County
Administrator.
5. Before entering upon the duties of this office, the clerk shall give bond
before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County with surety to be approved by such
Clerk in an amount to be fixed by the Board but in any case not less than Two
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ACTION NO. _A-022514-6___
ITEM NO. _______I-5________
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
February 25, 2014
AGENDA ITEM:
Request to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and Roanoke
County Schools regarding the Revenue Sharing Formula
SUBMITTED BY:
Rebecca Owens
Director of Finance
APPROVED BY:
B. Clayton Goodman III
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Board of Supervisors and the School Board have had a revenue sharing formula since
pre-2000 that included incremental new revenues from the County and Schools, offset with
fixed increases in salary and benefits for County and School employees, and then split
50/50. This agreement was formalized in 2009 with a Memorandum of Understanding.
County revenues in recent years did not allow the Board of Supervisors to honor the
revenue sharing formula in two of the last four years. As a result, staff were asked to
research other municipality formulas, review the existing formula, and identify revisions to
the formula to include changes in population and enrollment.
County and School staffs worked together to develop a new approach to allocating tax
revenues that includes growth/decline in enrollment and population and a payroll factor that
reflects the overall personnel cost ratio for the schools as compared to the county.
At a meeting with the chairs and vice-chairs of the county and school board, staff was
asked to prepare a memorandum of understanding that documents the recommended
revised approach for allocating tax revenues. The attached memorandum was prepared
by county and school staff. This information was presented at a joint meeting of the
County Board of Supervisors and School Board on February 19, 2014.
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The School Board will be taking action on February 27, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The attached memorandum of understanding documents the new recommended approach
for allocating tax revenues to the Schools during the budget cycle beginning with the 2014-
2015 budget.
Existing policies related to year-end balances and capital are deemed best practices by the
bond rating agencies and should not be changed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adopting the attached memorandum of understanding in substantially
the same form as attached.
VOTE:
Supervisor McNamara moved to approve the staff recommendation.
Motion approved.
Yes No Absent
Ms. Moore
Mr. Bedrosian
Mr. Church
Mr. Peters
Mr. McNamara
cc: Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance
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