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Home My WebLink About3/10/2015 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015 RESOLUTION 031015-1 ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE KNOWN AS THE ROANOKE COUNTY "PIPELINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE" (PAC) REGARDING THE PROPOSED MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE WHEREAS, Roanoke County is committed to involving its citizens in the development of projects and processes that impact their quality of life; and WHEREAS, in September of 2014, Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, a joint venture partnership between affiliates of EQT Corporation and NextEra Energy, Inc., (MVP/EQT) contacted Roanoke County about consideration of a portion of Roanoke County for a possible corridor for a natural gas pipeline; and WHEREAS, citizens along the proposed route have received notifications that MVP/EQT would like access to their property to look at the feasibility of the route; and WHEREAS, on December 9, 2014, the County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution expressing its opposition to the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline within Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, on February 4, 2015, County was notified that an alternate route was under consideration for the proposed natural gas pipeline; and WHEREAS, the County has no regulatory role in the approval process as it is controlled by the federal government through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); and WHEREAS, Section 18.02 of the County Charter provides that the Board of Supervisors may establish such advisory boards and commissions as it deems necessary for the purposes of advising the Board and the County Administrator; and Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, in order to evaluate the best response to this proposed natural gas pipeline, the Board of Supervisors will form the Pipeline Advisory Committee (PAC) to provide an opportunity for key stakeholders to assist both the Board in its review of the potential benefits of the pipeline as well as potential impacts to citizens, businesses and natural resources within the County. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows - 1 . That there is hereby established an advisory committee known as the "Pipeline Advisory Committee" (PAC). 2. That Roanoke County staff will work with the PAC to achieve the following objectives- • Serve as an information conduit to/from citizens and County staff for information regarding the pipeline project • Assist in the review of Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) materials and make recommendations for comments back to the FERC. • Advise the Board on specific actions that the County may wish to pursue relative to the project including its status as a potential "Intervener". • Make recommendations for route modifications or other technical changes to the proposed project • If the project moves forward within Roanoke County; assist in ensuring permit compliance during the construction process. 3. That the PAC is an advisory committee; committee recommendations may be accepted, rejected or accepted with modifications by the Board. 4. That the PAC will be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and composed of representatives of key stakeholders from across a broad spectrum of community interests. The Board hereby appoints the following individuals to the PAC - Page 2 of 3 Max Beyer, Roberta Bondurant, Louise Garman, Deedie Kagey, Ann Rogers, Dan Miles, Keith Garman, Robert Guiles, Steve Hanes, A. J. Phillips, Jim Woltz, Joyce Waugh, Sean Horne, David C. Perry, Gary Robertson and Aaron Ruby. 5. That the roles and responsibilities of County staff are as follows: • Provide adequate background information to allow participation • Provide overviews/presentations on the key issues • Facilitate and act as a resource for the main discussion and breakout sessions • Identify ways in which stakeholder recommendations have influenced the study process 6. That the roles and responsibilities of the PAC members are as follows: • Review materials presented • Identify key concerns and issues • Provide and present input, advice and feedback on pertinent issues • Explore potential areas of agreement around key issues • Provide advice on the most effective manner of involving the general public at key points in the project • Participate in all meetings 7. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately. On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None A QQPY TESTE: Deborah C. Jack Deputy Clerk to tHe Board of Supervisors cc: Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning Paul Mahoney, County Attorney Page 3 of 3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015 ORDINANCE 031015-2 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,186,156 FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS WHEREAS, The Department of Social Services receives, throughout the year, additional appropriations for public assistance and services delivery. For 2014-2015, the Department of Social Services will receive additional funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services in the amount of $886,156 for assistance programs. The department will also receive $300,000 for administrative costs; 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 24, 2015, and the second reading was held on March 10, 2015. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows - 1 . That the sum of $1,186,156 is hereby appropriated from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the Department of Social Services budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 for assistance programs. 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 recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Deb6rah C. Jacks' I I Deputy Clerk to the Voard of Supervisors cc: W. Brent Robertson, Director of Management and Budget Joyce Earl, Director of Social Services Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance 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, MARCH 10, 2015 RESOLUTION 031015-3 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 March 10, 2015, 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 2 inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes — January 27, 2015; February 10, 2015 2. Confirmation of appointment to the Social Services Advisory Commission (appointed by District) On motion of Supervisor Moore to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Moore, Bedrosian, Church, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None A COPY TESTE: Debprah C. Jackb � / Deputy Clerk to thVBoard of Supervisors Page 1 of 1 ACTION NO. A -031015-3.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: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: March 10, 2015 Confirmation of appointment to the Social Services Advisory Board (appointed by District) Deborah C. Jacks Deputy Clerk to the Board Thomas C. Gates County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Angela J. Beckner who represents the Cave Spring Magisterial District has resigned her position on February 23, 2015, due to moving out of the area. Supervisor Moore recommends the appointment of Barbara Long to complete this term thatwill expire on July 31,2017. VOTE: Supervisor Moore moved to confirm the appointment to the Social Services Advisory Board. Motion approved. cc- Joyce Earl, Director of Social Services Page 1 of 1 Yes No Absent Ms. Moore El El Mr. Bedrosian El El Mr. Church El El Mr. McNamara El El Mr. Peters El El cc- Joyce Earl, Director of Social Services Page 1 of 1