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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day atthe
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the fourth Tuesday and the second
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of March 2016. 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.
IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES
Before the meeting was called to order a moment of silence was
observed. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
IN RE: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. The roll call was
taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman P. Jason Peters,Supervisors George G. Assaid,
Al Bedrosian, Martha B. Hooker and Joseph P. McNamara
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Thomas C. Gates, County Administrator; Daniel R.
O’Donnell, Assistant County Administrator; Richard
Caywood, Assistant County Administrator; Ruth Ellen
Kuhnel, County Attorney; Amy Whittaker, Public Information
Officer and Deborah C. Jacks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the
Board
IN RE: BRIEFINGS
1. Briefing from the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority (Frank M.
Smith II, Executive Director)
Mr. Gates introduced Mr. Frank Smith, Executive Director and Jennifer
Eddy, Marketing Director. Mr. Smith and Ms. Eddy provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Mr. Bedrosian commented that he has no problem with a company coming
in and competing with the rest, but does not feel that government should be subsidizing
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ventures with taxpayer dollars. They should compete. We had a work session last year
with the other companies and they will be overlaying what is already in the ground. He
added there is no good answer as to why we should do this.
Mr. Smith responded that this is not a subsidy, but an investment.
Supervisor Bedrosian commented satirically that we could do this for everything. Mr.
Smith replied this is infrastructure and government has historically done this well. Mr.
Bedrosian stated this is not new, the infrastructure is already there. Mr. Smith stated he
disagreed. He added if you look at it from a market standpoint, there are not enough
players in the market. He added the City of Salem and the City of Roanoke are working
together for a rate of return. The infrastructure is not already here. There has not been
a competitive market. Mr. Bedrosian commented whether something is competitive or
not is a product of the marketplace. Roanoke is different than Chattanooga. There are
multiple players already that is what the market offers.
Supervisor Hooker asked Mr. Smith to speak to the point that there is a
need for a circle or connectivity for the fiber. Mr. Smith stated the existing carriers come
here and a couple of local providers that are not touching the area. Technology
requires a ring. If something is cut or broken you have to relocate. We have a series of
rings, which is part of the architecture and provides restoration, redundancy and
resiliency. Supervisor Hooker added another factor as far as the private sector sees is
a slow rate of return and because we want to spur economic development if we bear the
burden we will see a slow rate of return and asked Mr. Smith what that return is with Mr.
Smith responding they have used 5.9% in their proforma. She added that she
understands some reluctance from the private sector in investing now, but if we are
willing to invest knowing there will be a return on investment is promoting free enterprise
because one of the components to free enterprise is competition. Renting out and then
offering at a lower rate is a great idea. She stated she feel the industry will climb on
board if there was quicker rate of return. This is long-term good for the economy.
Supervisor McNamara stated he has been very cautious over the year and
is trying to understand what we are bringing to the table. He advised he thinks it is a
conservative play. We need economic development to keep taxes down. Last
November, he spoke to the regional chamber and several other people about what
percentage of potential businesses are requested broadband with the answer being
about 50%. Therefore, we are being shut out before we even know there is an
opportunity. We do not have a choice in the matter. We need to keep the tax rate the
same. He is not happy about the financing, but thinks it is a very conservative play.
Next Jennifer Eddy provided the last of the presentation. Ms. Eddy and
Mr. Bedrosian held a heated discussion concerning the providers in the existing market
and what they are providing and if they are not able to meet any demands.
Supervisor Peters commented 13% of the tax base is commercial, and he
respectfully disagrees with Supervisor Bedrosian that the infrastructure is already in
place. He indicated we are constantly looking for ways to be competitive, so to him a $3
million investment to bring another $100 million investment like Argaugh is worthwhile.
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2. Briefing to discuss with the Board of Supervisors amending the
County Administrator’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2026 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) (Thomas C. Gates, County
Administrator; Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County
Administrator; Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance and
Christopher Bever, Director of Management and Budget)
Mr. Gates outlined two recommended changes to his proposal for the
Capital Improvement Program and provided a PowerPoint presentation that is on file in
the office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution setting the allocation percentage for personal property
tax relief in Roanoke County for the 2016 tax year (Laurie
Gearheart, Assistant Director of Finance)
Ms. Gearheart outlined the request for resolution. There was no
discussion.
RESOLUTION 032216-1 SETTING THE ALLOCATION
PERCENTAGE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF IN
ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE 2016 TAX YEAR
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 58.1-3524
(C) (2) and Section 58.1-3912 (E) of the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 1 of
the Acts of Assembly and as set forth in item 503.E (Personal Property Tax Relief
Program or “PPTRA”) of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly and qualifying
vehicle with a taxable situs within the County commencing January 1, 2016, shall
receive personal property tax relief; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is adopted pursuant to Ordinance 122005-10
adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 20, 2005.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, as follows:
1. That tax relief shall be allocated so as to eliminate personal property taxation
for qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less.
2. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,001-$20,000 will be eligible
for 58.07% tax relief.
3. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall only
receive 58.07% tax relief on the first $20,000 of value; and
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4. That all other vehicles which do not meet the definition of qualifying (for
example, including but not limited to, business use vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor
homes, etc.) will not be eligible for any form of tax relief under this program.
5. That the percentages applied to the categories of qualifying personal use
vehicles are estimated fully to use all available PPTRA funds allocated to Roanoke
County by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
6. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
2. Resolution adopting revisions to the Stormwater Management
Design Manual for Roanoke County(Arnold Covey, Director of
Community Development)
Mr. Covey outlined the request for resolution and reviewed the several
changes made after the agenda was published. There was no discussion.
RESOLUTION 032216-2 ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DESIGN MANUAL FOR
ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Section 23-1.8 of the Roanoke County Code provides for the
adoption of a Stormwater Management Design Manual; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County will utilize the policies, criteria, and information
contained in this design manual for the proper implementation and requirements of the
stormwater management ordinance; and
WHEREAS, this design manual shall be authorized and approved by the Board
of Supervisors by resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Stormwater Management Design Manual dated July 1, 2014 and
approved by the Board of Supervisors by Resolution on May 13, 2014, is hereby
repealed.
2. That the “Stormwater Management Design Manual” dated March 22, 2016
is hereby adopted in order to implement the requirements of Chapter 23. “Stormwater
Management Ordinance”, as provided in Section 23-1.8.
3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after March 22, 2016.
On motion of Supervisor Assaid to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
3. Request for authorization to execute a contract of sale and
development agreement between the County of Roanoke, the
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, and
Waukeshaw Development, Inc.(Jill Loope, Director of Economic
Development)
A-032216-3
Ms. Loope outlined the request and introduced Dave McCormack with
Waukeshaw Development who provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Supervisor McNamara inquired how long of a process with Mr.
McCormack advising fourteen months.
Supervisor Bedrosian commented he thought it was a great project.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to approve the request for authorization to
execute a contract of sale and development agreement, seconded and was carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
IN RE: REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF
REZONING ORDINANCES - CONSENT AGENDA
1. The petition of David B. McClure, Apex Towers, LLC to obtain a
Special Use Permit for a broadcasting tower (cell tower)
approximately 154 feet in height in a I-2, High Intensity Industrial,
District on approximately 4.58 acres, located at 5119 Hollins
Road, Hollins Magisterial District
There was no discussion.
Supervisor Bedrosian’s motion to approve the first reading and to
establish the second reading and public hearing for April 26, 2016, was seconded by
Supervisor Peters and approved by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
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IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1.
Ordinance authorizing the granting of a new public drainage easement
by Baron Enterprises of Virginia, Inc. to the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County on property owned by Baron Enterprises of Virginia
(Tax Map Nos. 076.11-02-29.00 and 076.11-02-29.01) for the purpose
of facilitating storm water management, Windsor Hills Magisterial
(Arnold Covey, Director of Community Development)
District
Mr. Covey outlined the ordinance. There was no discussion.
Supervisor McNamara’s motion to approve the first reading and to
establish the second reading and public hearing for April 12, 2016, was seconded by
Supervisor Hooker and approved by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
2. Ordinance accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of
$10,000 to the Roanoke County Public Schools for architectural
and engineering fees (A&E) for the William Byrd High School
locker room (Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance)
Ms. Owens outlined the request for ordinance. There was no discussion.
Supervisor Peters’ motion to approve the first reading and to establish the
second reading for April 12, 2016, was seconded by Supervisor Assaid and approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
3. Ordinance authorizing the granting of a greenway easement on
property owned by the County of Roanoke (Tax Map No. 60.11-04-
17.00.0000) for the purpose of completing the Glade Creek
Greenway Project, Vinton Magisterial District (Doug Blount,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism; Jill Loope, Director of
Economic Development)
Mr. Blount outlined the request for ordinance. There was no discussion.
Supervisor Peters’ motion to approve the first reading and to establish the
second reading and public hearing for April 12, 2016, was seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting and appropriating $4,000 for printing costs
of the K, 1, and 2 grade level instructional materials to support the
County literacy plan (Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance)
Ms. Owens advised there were no changes from the first reading. There
was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 032216-4 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
$4,000 FOR PRINTING COSTS OF THE K, 1, AND 2 GRADE
LEVEL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO SUPPORT THE
COUNTY LITERACY PLAN
WHEREAS, the County literacy plan is a K through 12 program for students that
outlines how to teach students who are not reading at the appropriate age level to
improve their reading skills; and
WHEREAS, in August 2015 the Roanoke County Schools Instructional
Resources Department held a used textbook sale and generated revenues from the
sale that exceeded the appropriated budget by $33,200; and
WHEREAS, the department is requesting $4,000 of the excess revenues be
appropriated to cover the printing costs of the K, 1, and 2 grade level instructional
materials to support the county literacy plan; and
WHEREAS, spiral bound books will be purchased and all materials printed will
last a number of years; 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 March 8, 2016, and the
second reading was held on March 22, 2016.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the sum of $4,000 is hereby appropriated to the Roanoke County
Public Schools; and
2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
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2. Ordinance accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of
$27,500 to Roanoke County Public Schools from the National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards for teacher incentives
(Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance)
Ms. Owens advised there were no changes from the first reading. There
was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 032216-5 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500 TO ROANOKE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS FOR TEACHER
INCENTIVES
WHEREAS, the General Assembly provides funds to award incentives to
teachers in Virginia’s public schools who hold certifications from the National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards and meet the specified criteria; and
WHEREAS, eleven (11) teachers in the Roanoke County Public Schools will
receive a $2,500 incentive for holding their National Board certifications and meeting the
specified criteria; and
WHEREAS, the incentive is taxable to the recipient and the school division
assumes responsibility for ensuring all taxes are remitted; 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 March 8, 2016, and the
second reading was held on March 22, 2016.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the sum of $27,500 is hereby appropriated to the Roanoke County
Public Schools; and
2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the ordinance, seconded by
Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
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3. Ordinance accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of
$2,300 to Roanoke County Public Schools from Share Our
Strength and the Virginia No Kid Hungry Campaign to expand the
breakfast program at Northside High School (Rebecca Owens,
Director of Finance)
Ms. Owens advised there were no changes from the first reading. There
was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 032216-6 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,300 TO THE ROANOKE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM SHARE OUR STRENGTH
AND THE VIRGINIA NO KID HUNGRY CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND
THE BREAKFAST PROGRAM AT NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Public Schools Nutrition Department was
awarded a grant of $2,300 from Share Our Strength and the Virginia No Kid Hungry
Campaign to support the expansion of the breakfast program at Northside High School;
and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be spent on a mobile vending cart that will allow
staff to serve meals outside the cafeteria; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated the cart will increase participation and help support
the goal of providing healthy meals to as many students as possible; 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 March 8, 2016, and the
second reading was held on March 22, 2016.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the sum of $2,300 is hereby appropriated to the Roanoke County
Public Schools; and
2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: Supervisor Bedrosian
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IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance approving the sale of the 419 Library property to
Heritage Roanoke, LLC. and authorizing the execution of a
contract of sale (Due to time constraints, it is requested that,
upon a four-fifths vote of the Board, the second reading be
waived per Article V, Chapter 2, Section 2-123(h) of the Roanoke
County Code) (Jill Loope, Director of Economic Development)
Ms. Loope outlined the request for ordinance.
Chairman Peters opened and closed the public hearing with no citizens
speaking on this issue. There was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 032216-7 APPROVING THE SALE OF THE 419
LIBRARY PROPERTY TO HERITAGE ROANOKE, LLC, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT OF SALE
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors owns property located at 3131 Electric
Road consisting of two (2) parcels containing 2.526 acres and 0.93 acre previously
used as the main headquarters for the County library system known as the “419
Library”; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the new South County Library, the 419 Library
was vacated and made available for public acquisition; and
WHEREAS, in July of 2014 the County advertised a Request for Proposals for
either the sale or lease of the former 419 Library building; and
WHEREAS, Heritage Roanoke, LLC, submitted an Offer to Purchase the
property to establish a corporate office center for American Healthcare, Inc., which Offer
the County accepted; and
WHEREAS, a draft contract of sale has been prepared between the County and
Heritage Roanoke, LLC, providing for the purchase of the property in “AS IS” condition
at a total purchase price of $1.54 million, $1.49 million for the parcel containing 2.526
acres and $50,000 for the parcel containing 0.93 acre; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the conveyance of the former 419 Library
located at 3131 Electric Road to Heritage Roanoke, LLC, upon the terms and conditions
set out in the above-mentioned Contract; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs the acquisition
and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading
and public hearing for this ordinance was held on March 22, 2016. Due to time
constraints the second reading was waived, upon a four-fifths (4/5th) vote of the Board
pursuant to Article V, Chapter 2, Section 2-123(h) of the Roanoke County Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
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1. That the conveyance of a 2.526 acre parcel and 0.93 acre parcel of real
estate known as the former 419 Library and located at 3131 Electric Road (Tax Map
Numbers 076.16-02-07.00 and 076.16-02-08.00) to Heritage Roanoke, LLC, upon
certain terms and conditions as set forth in a Contract of Sale, is hereby approved and
authorized; and
2. That the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrators are
hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions on behalf of
Roanoke County in this matter as are necessary to accomplish the acquisition of this
real estate, all of which shall be approved as to form by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the ordinance and waive the
th
second reading upon 4/5 vote, seconded by Supervisor Peters and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of the Roland E. Cook
Building to Old School Partners, LLC(Jill Loope, Director of
Economic Development)
Ms. Loope advised there were no changes from first reading. Chairman
Peters opened and closed the public hearing with no citizens speaking on this item.
There was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 032216-8 AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF
ROLAND E. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY TO
OLD SCHOOL PARTNERS, LLC
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County acquired this property
located in Vinton Magisterial District through a conveyance from the Roanoke County
School Board by deed dated August 13, 2013. At the time of the conveyance from the
School Board to the County, the Roland E. Cook Elementary School (“School”) was no
longer in use by the Roanoke County School Board and was considered surplus
property; and
WHEREAS, the Old School Partners, LLC (“Buyer”) proposed a purchase of the
School for the purpose of restoration and renovation of the School; and
WHEREAS, the School is a landmark building in the County, and Buyer’s
proposal would preserve the historic nature of the building and also provide additional
residential and commercial services and employment in the Vinton Magisterial District;
and
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WHEREAS, the County and Buyer executed an Option to Purchase Agreement
for the Roland E. Cook Elementary School (“the School”) building and parcel of land on
August 25, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the County, the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority
(“EDA”), and the Buyer entered into a Performance Agreement dated August 11, 2015,
which set forth terms and conditions for the Buyer’s purchase, restoration and
renovation of the School
WHEREAS, this property is on Tax map numbers 60.16-09-39 and 60.16-09·40
and designated as “All those certain parcels of real estate known as the "Roland E.
Cook Elementary School" containing 1.0445 acres, more or less, situate in the Vinton
Magisterial District, together with any improvements thereon, rights incident thereto, and
appurtenances thereon belonging, all as shown on the plat entitled "Boundary survey for
School Board of Roanoke County showing Lots 8 through 14 (DB 6, PG 264) Section 8,
Map of Lots Belonging to the Vinton Land, Loan & Building Co. (PBI, PG5) to be
conveyed to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County" prepared by Caldwell White
Associates dated August 7, 2013 and recorded as Instrument #20 1313 868,” on the
Option to Purchase Agreement executed between the County and the Buyer; and
WHEREAS, the Option Agreement required the County to apply to the
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Historic Resources (“DHR”) for a Historic
Preservation Certification and the County made such application to seek a listing of the
School on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places
(“the Register”); and
WHEREAS, the County has applied for and anticipates receiving the appropriate
designations from the DHR prior to the conveyance of the School to Buyer; and
WHEREAS, the designation of the School on the National Register of Historic
Places and on the Virginia Landmarks Register has a significant fiscal impact on the
ability of Buyer to finance the renovations of the School through the sale of historic tax
credits, which credits are available only in the renovation of those structures designated
on the National and Virginia Registers; and
WHEREAS, Buyer has agreed that, subsequent to this conveyance, Buyer will
assume all responsibility to ensure that the restoration, renovation and maintenance of
the School is in compliance with requirements established by the Virginia and National
Registers; and
WHEREAS, the County authorizes the Buyer to stand in its stead or as its proxy
in ongoing agreements and negotiations with DHR with regard to the restoration,
renovation and maintenance of the School so that Buyer may obtain historic tax credits;
and
WHEREAS, the conveyance of this surplus school property for restoration and
renovation provides economic benefits to the County and preserves a historic landmark
in the County; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the
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first reading of this ordinance was held on March 8, 2016, and the second reading and
public hearing were held on March 22, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the County shall convey to Buyer the School property parcels, which
consists of Tax map numbers 60.16-09-39 and 60.16-09·40, by Deed, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. That the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrator are
hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions on behalf of
Roanoke County in this matter as are necessary to accomplish the acquisition of this
real estate, all of which shall be approved as to form by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION 032216-9 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS
ITEM L- 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 22,
2016, designated as Item L - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 8 inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes – January 19, 2016
2. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County to Harold D. Chrimes, Jr., Paramedic/Firefighter, upon his
retirement after more than twenty-five (25) years of service
3. Confirmation of appointment of the Private Community Resource Provider to
the Roanoke County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT)
4. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $8,342.46 from
the U. S. Department of Justice’s Bulletproof Vest Partnership to the Roanoke
County Sheriff’s Office
5. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $13,500 from the
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for fiscal year 2015
Response Team Equipment, Training, and Exercise grant
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6. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $40,122.72 from
the U. S. Department of Justice’s Bulletproof Vest Partnership to the Roanoke
County Police Department
7. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $1,500 from the
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to the Roanoke
County Police Department
8. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $71,330.48 from
the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to the Roanoke
County Police Department for the Roanoke Valley Regional Drug Unit
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 032216-9.a EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
TO HAROLD D. CHRIMES, JR., PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER,
UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE
(25) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Harold D. Chrimes, Jr. was employed by Roanoke County on
January 2, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chrimes retired on March 1, 2016, after twenty-five (25) years
and two (2) months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chrimes, throughout his employment, has been instrumental in
improving the quality of life and services to the citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, during Mr. Chrimes’ time serving the citizens of Roanoke County, he
provided compassionate and dedicated service to countless patients; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chrimes was highly respected amongst his peers and provided
countless hours of mentoring to new fire and rescue employees who have gone on to
provide competent service to the County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chrimes has served on the Regional Heavy Technical Rescue
Team and provided countless hours of training to numerous personnel in the area of
Heavy Technical Rescue; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chrimes has provided training to volunteer and career agencies
internationally, nationally, and across the state in multiple disciplines; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chrimes has served numerous years repairing stretchers and
small equipment for the department ensuring safety for its personnel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens
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HAROLD D. CHRIMES, JR.
of Roanoke County to for more than twenty-five (25) 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 McNamara to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
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IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor Peters moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
1. General Fund Unappropriated Balance
2. Capital Reserves
3. Reserve for Board Contingency
4. Outstanding Debt
5. Treasurer’s Statement of Accountability per Investment and
Portfolio Policy as of February 29, 2016
6. Accounts Paid – February 29, 2016
7. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Revenues as of
February 29, 2016
8. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Expenditures and
Encumbrances as of February 29, 2016
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At 5:05 p.m. Chairman Peters recessed to the 4 floor for work session.
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IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
1. Work session to review with the Board of Supervisors employee
Total Compensation as relates to the proposed fiscal year 2016-
2017 operating Budget (Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance;
Christopher Bever, Director of Management and Budget)
Mr. Gates provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Supervisor Peters advised he wanted staff to provide employees a date
when Keycare 200 will go away.
Supervisor McNamara stated that he thought the two-couple rate should
be phased in. Mr. Gates responded this can be implemented over a period of time.
Supervisor McNamara stated he had some concerns about the CIP that
he would share with Mr. Gates and the budget team.
Mr. Bever advised all budget information is posted online.
The work session was held from 5:20 p.m. until 5:59 p.m.
Chairman Peters called the evening session back into order at 7:00 p.m.
IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
1. Public hearing for citizen comments on the maximum 2016
calendar year tax rates for Real Estate, Personal Property and
Machinery and Tools Taxes (Christopher Bever, Director of
Management and Budget)
Chairman Peters opened and closed the public hearing with no citizens
speaking on this agenda item.
Supervisor Bedrosian stated today it is probably a moot point, since we
are voting on the maximum rates, but he would really like the Board to consider
lowering tax rates. We just saw today that we sold a piece of property, the Library on
419, could help lower the tax rate by a penny or two. He thinks it is important for us to
consider as a Board because every time we have assessments go up, individuals pay
more in real estate taxes. He would like to lower the tax rate to make people whole.
People are never able to benefit from prosperity; they end up paying more from the
increase in assessment. Now is the time to think about reducing taxes.
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2. Resolutions to set the following maximum tax rates for calendar
year 2016:
(a) Resolution to set the Real Estate maximum tax rate for
calendar year 2016 to support the fiscal year 2016-2017
operating budget
RESOLUTION 032216-10 TO SET THE REAL ESTATE
MAXIMUM TAX RATE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016 TO
SUPPORT THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 OPERATING BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke Virginia will
set maximum tax rates for calendar year 2016 to support the fiscal year 2016-2017
operating budget; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for citizen comments on setting maximum tax rates
was held on March 22, 2106, at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County Virginia;
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will adopt final 2016
calendar year tax rates to support the fiscal year 2016-2017 operating budget on April
12, 2016, following a public hearing for citizen comments on adopting calendar year
2016 tax rates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke Virginia, set the following Real Estate maximum tax rate for
calendar year 2016 to support the fiscal year 2016-2017 operating budget:
(a) The Real Estate Tax for calendar year 2016 is set at a rate of not more than
$1.09 per $100 of assessed valuation.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
(b) Resolution to set the Personal Property maximum tax rate for
calendar year 2016 to support the fiscal year 2016-2017
operating budget
RESOLUTION 032216-11 TO SET THE PERSONAL PROPERTY
MAXIMUM TAX RATE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016 TO
SUPPORT THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 OPERATING BUDGET
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WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke Virginia will
set maximum tax rates for calendar year 2016 to support the fiscal year 2016-2017
operating budget; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for citizen comments on setting maximum tax rates
was held on March 22, 2106, at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County Virginia;
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will adopt final 2016
calendar year tax rates to support the fiscal year 2016-2017 operating budget on April
12, 2016, following a public hearing for citizen comments on adopting calendar year
2016 tax rates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke Virginia, set the following Personal Property maximum tax rate
for calendar year 2016 to support the fiscal year 2016-2017 operating budget:
(a) The Personal Property Tax for calendar year 2016 is set at a rate of not more
than $3.50 per $100 of assessed valuation.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
(c) Resolution to set the Machinery and Tools maximum tax rate
for calendar year 2016 to support the fiscal year 2016-2017
operating budget at $2.95
RESOLUTION 032216-12 TO SET THE MACHINERY AND
TOOLS MAXIMUM TAX RATE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016 TO
SUPPORT THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 OPERATING BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke Virginia will
set maximum tax rates for calendar year 2016 to support the fiscal year 2016-2017
operating budget; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for citizen comments on setting maximum tax rates
was held on March 22, 2106, at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County Virginia;
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will adopt final 2016
calendar year tax rates to support the fiscal year 2016-2017 operating budget on April
12, 2016, following a public hearing for citizen comments on adopting calendar year
2016 tax rates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke Virginia, set the following Machinery and Tools maximum tax
rate for calendar year 2016 to support the fiscal year 2016-2017 operating budget:
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(a) The Machinery and Tools Tax for calendar year 2016 is set at a rate of not
more than $2.95 per $100 of assessed valuation.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. The petition of Drew Patterson (Verizon Wireless Agent) to obtain
a Special Use Permit for a broadcasting tower (cell tower)
approximately 150 feet in height in a I-1, Low Intensity Industrial,
District on approximately 64.62 acres, located at 7014 Old
Mountain Road, Hollins Magisterial District(Philip Thompson,
Deputy Director of Planning)
Mr. Thompson outlined the petition. Chairman Peters opened and closed
the public hearing with no citizens to speak.
Supervisor Bedrosian commented he was impressed with the amount of
due diligence.
Supervisor Peters inquired if the cell tower is not used in two years would
it be taken down. Mr. Thompson outlined the ordinance.
ORDINANCE 032216-13 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FOR A BROADCASTING TOWER (CELL TOWER)
APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET IN HEIGHT IN A l-1, LOW
INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL, DISTRICT ON A 64.2 ACRE PARCEL
LOCATED AT 7014 OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD, HOLLINS
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, UPON THE PETITION OF DREW
PATTERSON (VERIZON WIRELESS AGENT)
WHEREAS, Drew Patterson, agent for Verizon Wireless, has filed a petition for a
special use permit for broadcasting tower use at 7014 Old Mountain Road (Tax Parcel
No. 28.03-01-02.02), in an I-1, low intensity industrial district, in the Hollins Magisterial
District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on
January 2, 2016, which was continued to March 1, 2016, because the Commission
requested that the Petitioner provide the Commission with additional information; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission's public hearing on this matter was
resumed on March 1, 2016, the Petitioner having provided the requested information to
the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the petition with
the condition that the total height of the tower shall not exceed 158 feet; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a first
reading on this matter on September 22, 2015; the second reading and public hearing
on this matter was held on March 22, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 Drew
Patterson, agent for Verizon Wireless, for broadcasting tower use on a 64.62 acre
parcel located at 7014 Old Mountain Road (Tax Parcel No. 28.03-01-02.02), in the
Hollins 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 neighborhood or community, and said special use permit is hereby
approvedwith the following condition:
(a) The total height of the tower shall not exceed 158 feet.
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its
final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The provisions of this special use
permit are not severable. Invalidation of any word, phrase, clause, sentence or
paragraph shall invalidate the remainder. The Zoning Administrator is directed to
amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in zoning classification authorized
by this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Bedrosian to adopt the ordinance, seconded by
Supervisor Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Bedrosian commented between both meetings today, 3:00
p.m. and this meeting at 7:00 p.m. he wanted to thank all the citizens who came out
today to see their government in action. This is what it is all about. He appreciate those
that took the time. As with every meeting, he wants to continue to strongly urge our
partner the United Way to stop funding Planned Parenthood. He brings this up at every
meeting because he thinks he has a right. He has held a position on this Board and
they are our partner. We use taxpayer funds to help facilitate the United Way. It is
amazing that all over the country, citizens are asking their legislatures to stop funding
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Planned Parenthood, either directly or indirectly. I strongly urge our partner to stop the
funding. We always think this is happening somewhere else and again he reminds the
citizens of Roanoke County, right here in Roanoke about 1,000 abortions a year in
Roanoke County and about 800 two years ago at Planned Parenthood on Peters Creek
Road. He does not have the numbers for 2015, but it is a problem. Next, he would like
to move to the maximum rates for real estate, property tax and machinery. As he
mentioned before, we have two or three great economic news briefs tonight and one of
them was that we sold the library on Rt. 419, $1.5 million roughly. We could think about
maybe giving that back to the citizens in a tax break, every $800,000 is a one cent
reduction in rate, and give it back to the citizens and let them spend it the way they
want. We have been hesitant to do it on the Board because, as we know, government
always finds a way to spend everything. In fact, the way we budget is to look at how
much money is coming in and then we just spend it all and that is the way we always do
it. It is unfortunate because as more money comes in to government, we will always
find a way to spend it all. He knows that is the hesitation of giving a reduction in taxes
because we will not get that money coming in and we cannot spend it. We as a Board
need to decide and have the will to do it. Since he has been on the Board, he thinks we
have gone up $12 million in our budget. It is a lot of money. We are saying that
something we did last year we absolutely have to do it this year. Our budget goes up
over $4 million. We weren’t spending that $4 million last year, but we absolutely have to
spend it. How is that? We are spending it because we have it. As we get more
prosperous and the economy gets better and assessment start going up and tax
revenues starts coming in, we will continue to spend exactly what comes in and he is
fearful that over the next few years as we get out of this recession and start moving up
we are going to start hitting a $200 million budget and lot of it as we have seen is debt.
We spend $8 million a year on interest payments alone. So, he asks the citizens of
Roanoke County to start thinking about how their government is spending their money.
Supervisor Hooker stated she has three points that we wants to make; her
three points of good news. The first point deals with William Byrd High School and
some significant things they did in the classroom.Early this fall Caitlin Hartman saw a
photograph of Lilly the goat on the Angels of Assisi Facebook page. She asked the
Assistant Principal, if the students in Pat Smith’s Engineering Drawing class could use
the 3D printer to print some type of device, which would allow Lilly to get around. If you
look closely at the picture, she is missing two legs. Angels of Assisi then brought Lilly
over so that the students could meet her and then take initial measurements. At that
time they had made some Styrofoam modeling to start the process. This was not
learning for a test or an SOL or something random. This was a solid learning process
and very valuable. The students then took a field trip to Virginia Western Community
College to view the technology department and to use their larger 3D printer to start
putting together a device to help Lily the goat get around. It was just a really cute, feel
good opportunity for the students. A real life opportunity on how to help our community.
Moving on, she just wanted to publically congratulate Sherry Meredith who was
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awarded Educator of the Year by the Salem Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce!
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Mrs. Meredith teaches 4 grade at Ft. Lewis Elementary School and has a wonderful
classroom. She stated she just wanted to publically congratulate Mrs. Meredith. Her
final point of good news is that she became familiar with the Roanoke Appalachian Trail
Club that is a group of volunteers. It was actually founded in 1932 by one of two people
who made the Appalachian Trail (AT) happen. The club maintains over 120 miles of
Appalachian Trail, including Virginia in its triple crown, Dragons Tooth, McAfee Knob
and Tinker Cliffs. Two of those peaks are in her district, the beautiful Catawba District.
People are coming from all over the country literally just to hike that section. Thanks in
part to the uncredited starring part in “A Walk in the Woods,” McAfee Knob has become
especially popular and last year the all-volunteer McAfee Knob Task Force was started
with training from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the National Park Service and
they are doing a lot of great things. One volunteer in particular ends all of her reports,
"Best.Job.Ever." In the 311 parking lot, they try to make sure that everyone has water,
decent shoes, dogs on leash and that they are heading in the right direction (an
amazing number go the wrong way). We alert them that the hike generally takes 4 to 6
hours and involves a significant climb, and if they are backpacking we tell them about
water sources, bear alerts, camping restrictions, etc. But the really cool thing about this
too is that paid ridge runners are reporting a decrease in trash on the trial, illegal fire
rings and lost hikers and that is because of these volunteers. Roanoke County Fire and
Rescue also values their help. They also said that as soon as the Roanoke Appalachian
Trail Club stopped patrolling last fall, they saw a big uptick in lost hikers requiring
rescue. She just wanted to have a shout out to these volunteers for the great things
they are doing and what a valuable resource we have in our community.
Supervisor McNamara stated it has been a great day and great week for
the Roanoke Valley. Some of the things happened in Roanoke County; talking about
redevelopment of properties. Other things happening in our neighboring localities; it is
the result of what we do together in the valley. The Botetourt site would not be real
fabulous without water from the Western Virginia Water Authority and we are happy to
do that. We are happy to help our neighbors because what is good for them is good for
us. They are equally likely willing to help us in a similar situation. He thinks it is really
positive with what we have going on out in the valley at the current time and he looks
forward to seeing what the next couple of years brings.
Supervisor Peters stated he would like to end the night piggybacking on
what Supervisor McNamara just pointed out. It has been a great week, with Eldor being
named to the Botetourt site and our friends in Roanoke received information on
Deschutes today. We have had three projects here in the County. He applauds these
efforts because it just shows what can happen when we come together as a community.
He added that he feels it will be very positive and looks for a lot of other new
developments in the upcoming months. It will be a great addition to our community and
what we are trying to achieve. He added a couple of other things, as we have talked
about the budget, he wants to make it clear and for the record that everything we have
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on the budget is online. County Administrator has been putting out budget memos and
they are also online for the public to review. The last one he sent out was giving an
illustration of what has been spent over the last four years of increased revenues and
where that money is going. It is allocated to things that the citizens have found to be
important and along that line, he commends the Board members on the strategic
planning process. It has been a great process and he has enjoyed hearing from the
citizens and hearing what is important to them. Hopefully, one of things we have heard
a lot about from the focus groups, broadband, he hopes that we began that journey
tonight to resolve that infrastructure need that we have heard about from many, many
people. Hope everyone has a great night and a safe ride home.
IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Peters adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Sub itted by: Approved by:
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