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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 at the
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the second Tuesday and the first
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 an invocation was given by Pastor
Dolph Painter of Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was
recited by all present.
IN RE: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Peters called the meeting to order at 3:03 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: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Gates postponed agenda item E.3 — Resolution adopting revisions to
the Stormwater Management Design Manual for Roanoke County until March 22, 2015
and added a new agenda item D.1 — Briefing to update the Board of Supervisors on
Community Strategic Development Planning and removed agenda item C.1 —
Proclamation declaring the month of March as American Red Cross Month in the
County of Roanoke as representatives of American Red Cross could not attend today's
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meeting. There were no objections.
IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
IN RE: BRIEFINGS
1. Briefing to update the Board of Supervisors on Community
Strategic Development Planning (Daniel O'Donnell, Assistant
County Administrator)
Mr. O'Donnell provided the briefing and showed a slideshow in the
background of pictures from the Economic Development Focus Group.
Supervisor Bedrosian urged everyone to get involved.
Supervisor McNamara thanked everyone who has participated. And noted
he is extremely impressed with staff and involvement. He has heard good comments.
Thanked Chairman Peters as well for handling two groups.
Supervisor Hooker commented the professionalism of staff outstanding.
Thanked the citizens that were there.
Chairman Peters commented on the number of people that showed up.
Energy in both groups phenominal.
2. Briefing to review costs for County departments associated with
two snow events, January 22, 2016 and February 14, 2016
(Stephen G. Simon, Chief of Fire and Rescue; Rebecca Owens,
Director of Finance)
Chief Simon provided the briefing. He recognized Eric Orange and inmate
crew, Doug Blount, master snow person, Arnold Covey and stormwater management,
Chief Hall, Bill Hunter, Commlt and Rob Light with General Services. There is a new
incident management program after the flooding last October, which helps become
proactive.
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3. Presentation of the proposed fiscal year 2016-2017 Operating
Budget (Thomas C. Gates, County Administrator; Christopher
Bever, Director of Management and Budget)
Mr. Gates gave a brief introductory remarks. He indicated this was a
"Status Quo" budget. He then turned the presentation over to Mr. Bever who provided a
powerpoint presentation.
Supervisor McNamara asked about the DSS passthrough.
Supervisor Bedrosian asked for additional clarification.
Supervisor Peters total based personnel adjustment 997,482, includes the
2% adjustment the health increase on the County side, leave payout and line of duty.
He then asked about the $800 in DSS, making sure it was 100%.
Supervisor Bedrosian asked about outside agencies.
Supervisor McNamara thanked staff stating we are far ahead appreciates
that and the thoroughness. He added he appreciates the plan, hopes staff does not get
upset if there are any changes.
Supervisor Bedrosian commented his biggest disappointment is we
keeping getting bigger every year. In 2014, projected $172 million. We are up to $184
million. He handles his budget differently at home. He sees that the budget is
commiting to Cave Spring High School renovations. We need to give a number that we
are not going over, but it never happens; we just keep expanding. This budget is $12
million more than when he first come on the Board. No one has the will to maintain or
curtail costs. It is dissappointing, but assuming this one will pass too. He added that
we need to be more creative and innovative.
Supervisor Peters commented it is the Administrator's job to come up with
the budget and now up to the Board to make any cuts. There is a two-month window of
time to do that. He would like to look into replacement of vehicles as it is a huge cost.
Have we looked at leasing the vehicles (ambulances, fire trucks, etc)? Is it an option
and how would it impact? Do the changes made to volunteers effect line of duty? Mr.
Gates responded the changes were to volunteers other than fire and rescue.
Supervisor Bedrosian stated he would like to see what was recommended
and what was passed in prior years. He added that no one seems to have the will to
change the Administrator's budget. Mr. Gates responded he would be happy to provide
the information adding that budgeting is complex. He stated that last year's changes
were as a result of cutting of some positions.
Supervisor Peters stated if there are changes, bring forward to discuss.
Supervisor McNamara stated the changes are up to the Board and there
is time to do so. He remarked this is his favorite part.
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IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolutions approving recommendations from the Pipeline
Advisory Committee for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline project
(Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator)
Mr. Caywood recognized David Perry, Chairman of the PAC and Roberta
Bondurant and Rob Giles, members of the PAC. He noted it has been one year since
PAC was implemented.
David Perry went over the recommendations requested in the resolution.
Supervisor Bedrosian inquired as to what the committee was asking with
Mr. Caywood responding authorization to proceed with the items outlined in the
resolution.
RESOLUTION 030816-1 APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM THE PIPELINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR FILING
WITH THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGARDING THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE PROJECT
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2016, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
authorized County staff to file the necessary motion to intervene with the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission in the Mountain Valley Pipeline proceedings; and
WHEREAS, on December 24, 2015, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
made a formal request to Mountain Valley Pipeline seeking additional information
regarding hundreds of issues, an number of which were raised by Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2016, January 27, 2016, and February 29, 20167
Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) has filed a total of over two thousand (2,000) pages of
materials with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in response to its questions;
and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 20167 MVP filed a "Motion to Answer and Answers"
with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission which, in part, addressed specific
items from Roanoke County's Motion of Intervention; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Pipeline Advisory Committee met on February
87 2016 and February 22, 2016, to initiate its review of Mountain Valley Pipeline's filings
with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Roanoke, that the Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendations of the
Pipeline Advisory Committee as presented on March 8, 2016, and directs staff to take
the following actions:
1) File with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the "Motion for leave to
file an answer and limited answer of Roanoke County, Virginia" as prepared
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by outside counsel which addresses specific issues raised by Roanoke
County in its Motion of Intervention;
2) File with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission additional comments
regarding the proposed crossings of the Roanoke River and impacts to the
Roanoke watershed; additional information and concerns regarding how
Mountain Valley Pipeline has failed to address issues related to steep slope
construction and highly erodible soils; and concerns related to wetland
delineation;
3) To work and collaborate with the Pipeline Advisory Committee to create and
make additional filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
supporting past Board actions and direction as review of recent Mountain
Valley Pipeline materials are completed.
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
discussion.
2. Resolution requesting changes in the Virginia Department of
Transportation Primary and Secondary System of State
Highways, Route 221, Bent Mountain Road; Route 688, Cotton Hill
Road; Route 745, Ran Lynn Drive; Route 957, Sunnycrest Loop,
Cave Spring and Windsor Hills Magisterial District (Arnold Covey,
Director of Community Development)
Mr. Covey outlined the VDOT housekeeping item. There was no
RESOLUTION 030816-2 REQUESTING CHANGES IN THE
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRIMARY AND
SECONDARY SYSTEM OF STATE HIGHWAYS, ROUTE 221,
BENT MOUNTAIN ROAD; ROUTE 688, COTTON HILL ROAD;
ROUTE 745, RAN LYNN DRIVE; ROUTE 957, SUNNYCREST
LOOP, CAVE SPRING AND WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation has completed Project
0221-080-108, C-502, the Route 221 Widening Project; and
WHEREAS, the project sketch and VDOT Form AM -4.3, attached and
incorporated herein as part of this resolution, defines adjustments necessary in the
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Primary and Secondary Systems of State Highways as a result of Project 0221-080-
108, C-502; and
WHEREAS, certain segments identified in the incorporated Form AM -4.3 appear
to no longer serve public convenience and should be abandoned as part of the
Secondary System of State Highways; and
WHEREAS, certain segments identified in the incorporated Form AM -4.3 are
ready to be accepted into the Secondary System of State Highways; and
WHEREAS, certain segments identified in the incorporated Form AM -4.3 are
ready to be transferred from the Primary System of State Highways to the Secondary
System of State Highways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Board of Supervisors hereby requests the Virginia Department of
Transportation to take the necessary action to abandon those segments
identified on the attached project sketch and Form AM -4.3 as part of the
Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to §33.2-912, Code of
Virginia, and
2. The Board of Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transportation
to add the segments identified on the attached project sketch and Form AM -
4.3 to the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to §33.2-705, Code
of Virginia, and
3. The Board of Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transportation
to take the necessary action to transfer the segments identified on the
attached project sketch and Form AM -4.3 from the Primary System of State
Highways to the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to §33.2-
315, Code of Virginia, and
4. The Board of Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transportation
take the necessary action to abandon those segments identified on the
attached project sketch as part of the Primary System of State Highways,
pursuant to §33.2-906, Code of Virginia, and
5. A certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the VDOT Salem
Residency, by the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
On motion of Supervisor Assiad to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
Design Manu I f.n-.r 71�-ocaanolke County (Arnold Covey, DiireGtor of
Cornrnunity Developrnent) (Postponed at the request of Mr.
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IN RE: FIRST 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 outlined the ordinance. There was no discussion.
Supervisor Peters' motion to approve the first reading and to establish the
second reading for March 22, 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
$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 outlined the ordinance. There was no discussion.
Supervisor McNamara's motion to approve the first reading and to
establish the second reading for March 22, 2016 was seconded by Supervisor Peters
and approved by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
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 outlined the ordinance.
Supervisor Bedrosian inquired if students buy these meals. Ms. Owens
explained this is breakfast at a reduced cost or regular cost, mainly just making
available. Supervisor Bedrosian stated government should not be involved. He added
that the table is the best place for families to communicate. He added that he does not
like this trend, which is happening all around the country. He would like to get back to
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where children are having breakfast with their parents before getting on the school bus.
He would gladly donate money on a personal basis.
Supervisor Hooker commented that she appreciated Supervisor
Bedrosian's comments, but the fact is there is a growing population of needy children.
Just like Maslow's Hierarch of needs; they are not going to perform well in school if
they are not fed. If students are distracted they are less likely to learn the material and
this is just another safety net. She thinks this is a great thing. She added that she
wished it could be an easy problem to fix with the donation of a couple of hundred
dollars.
Suprvisor Bedrosian stated he agrees that when children come to school
hungry that cannot learn. It is interesting to him the expansion of government like this
food problem. He stated he thinks it shines a light on government that maybe we are
failing to produce an economy where people can work and make money, take care of
their children and send them to school to learn. He appreciates Ms. Hooker's
comments.
Supervisor McNamara's motion to approve the first reading and to
establish the second reading for March 22, 2016 was seconded by Supervisor Hooker
and approved by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: Supervisor Bedrosian
4. Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of the Roland E. Cook
Building to Old School Partners, LLC (Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, County
Attorney)
Ms. Kuhnel outlined the request for ordinance and recognized Mr. David
Hill from Old School Partners. There was no discussion.
Supervisor Peters' motion to approve the first reading and to establish the
second reading and public hearing for March 22, 2016 was seconded by Supervisor
Peters and approved by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION 030816-3 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS
ITEM H- CONSENT AGENDA
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows-
That
ollows:That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for March 8,
2016, designated as Item H - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 7 inclusive, as follows -
1 .
ollows:1. Approval of Minutes — January 12, 2016
2. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County to Charles Paitsel, Solid Waste Operations Supervisor, upon
his retirement after more than forty-four (44) years of service
3. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County to Diane L. Guerrant, Library Assistant, upon her retirement
after more than twenty-seven (27) years of service
4. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County to Penny K. Lloyd, Administrative and Marketing Manager,
upon her retirement after eight (8) years of service
5. Resolution requesting acceptance of Paddington Station Lane, Queens Way
and Stewart View Terrace into the Virginia Department of Transportation
Secondary system
6. Confirmation of appointment to the Local Office on Aging (LOA) Advisory
Council; Parks, Recreation and Tourism Committee (District)
7. Request for ratification of appointments of representatives to the Roanoke
County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT)
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 030816-3.a EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
TO CHARLES L. PAITSEL, SOLID WASTE SUPERVISOR, UPON
HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN FORTY-FOUR (44)
YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Whereas, Charles L. Paitsel began employment with Roanoke
County on August 11, 1971; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Paitsel retired on January 28, 2016, after forty-four (44) years
and five (5) months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Paitsel, throughout his employment with Roanoke County, has
been instrumental in improving the quality of life and providing services to the citizens of
Roanoke County; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Paitsel rose through the ranks of the Solid Waste Division
becoming an expert in all levels of the division and ending his employment as the Solid
Waste Supervisor responsible for twenty-eight (28) employees in the day-to-day
operation of the division.
WHEREAS, Mr. Paitsel was a major contributor in moving the division forward in
the late 80's by coordinating the implementation of automated collection which involved
new routing and new training for the solid waste equipment operators. Mr. Paitsel
consistently provided leadership to the division and mentored new and seasoned
employees in theirjob responsibilities.
WHEREAS, Mr. Paitsel was a valuable asset to Roanoke County and helped the
division achieve its goal of providing efficient and effective service to Roanoke County
citizens on a daily basis through behind the scenes actions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and that of the citizens of Roanoke
County to Charles Paitsel for more than forty- four (44) 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 Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 030816-3.b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
TO DIANE L. GUERRANT, LIBRARY ASSISTANT, UPON HER
RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN TWENTY-SEVEN
(27)YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Diane L. Guerrant was employed by Roanoke County on February
15, 1988 as a Library Page, and was later promoted to Library Assistant; and
WHEREAS, during nearly three decades of service, Ms. Guerrant was an
exemplary staff member who performed her duties quietly, competently, and collegially,
freely sharing her knowledge and skills with patrons and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Guerrant participated in planning for the renovation and
expansion of the Hollins Branch Library in 1993 and worked with the rest of the staff to
maintain full library services to the public throughout the long months of construction,
during which the branch closed just one day; and
WHEREAS, she demonstrated special acuity in challenges involving moving
collections for optimal display and use by patrons; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Guerrant willingly assumed responsibility for many support
services that were vital to the successful operation of the Hollins Branch Library; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Guerrant also contributed to the library system in general and
was an important participant in resolving shelving placement, collection distribution,
traffic flow issues, and other projects that resulted in the successful grand openings of
new libraries at South County, Glenvar, and Vinton; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Guerrant served as secretary to the Library Board of Trustees
and was responsible for maintaining a true and faithful record of its actions and
decisions until her retirement; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Guerrant retired on January 1, 2016, after twenty-seven (27)
years and ten (10) months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Guerrant, throughout her employment with Roanoke County,
has been instrumental in improving the quality of life and providing services to the
citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the
appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to DIANE L. GUERRANT for more than
twenty-seven (27) 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 Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 030816-3.c EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
TO PENNY K. LLOYD, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MARKETING
MANAGER, UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN
EIGHT (8) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Ms. Lloyd began her association with Roanoke County as a member
of the management staff of Virginia's Explore Park. She subsequently served as the
Administrative and Marketing Manager in the County Administration from December 31,
2007, through June 30, 2008, after which she joined the Public Information Office,
remaining there through December 24, 2010. She was asked to transfer to the Roanoke
County Public Library on December 25, 2010, where she acted in the same capacity
until her retirement on December 31, 2015; and,
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WHEREAS, Ms. Lloyd was first assigned by Roanoke County to design and
coordinate numerous special events in Virginia marking the 75th Anniversary of the Blue
Ridge Parkway. These celebratory programs were accomplished to considerable
acclaim, enhancing public awareness of the history of the Parkway and appreciation for
its ongoing role as a national park; and,
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of that project, she served in the Public Information
Office, creating new releases, project updates, and accurate and timely information on
County activities to citizens, media, businesses, and local governments; and,
WHEREAS, in 2010, Ms. Lloyd was asked to transfer to the Library to assist with
the grand opening of the South County Library and its subsequent operations, and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Lloyd, immediately brought a wealth of professional knowledge
and sure expertise to her tasks, devising sound procedures and attractive promotional
materials for The Commons area of the Library, helping establish and maintain positive
client relationships and an excellent reputation for the facility; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Lloyd coordinated numerous special events and grand openings
for the Library, as well as the County, ensuring each was thoroughly planned,
successfully accomplished, and memorable for both participants and attendees; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Lloyd also accepted many diverse assignments that helped
improve Library service to the citizens, such as providing editorial oversight for in-house
and Roanoke Valley Library Consortium marketing materials, or assembling a
comprehensive manual of procedures and coordinating safety training for all staff; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Lloyd's thoughtful suggestions, keen insights, good humor, and
quiet generosity made her a highly respected and greatly valued colleague; and,
WHEREAS, throughout her employment with Roanoke County, she has been
instrumental in improving the quality of life and providing services to the citizens of
Roanoke County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens
of Roanoke County to PENNY K. LLOYD for eight (8) 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 Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
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RESOLUTION 030816-3.d REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF
PADDINGTON STATION LANE, QUEENS WAY AND STEWART
VIEW TERRACE INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached Addition Form AM -4.3, fully
incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of
the Circuit Court of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the representative for the Virginia Department of Transportation has
advised this Board that the street(s) meet the requirements established by the Virginia
Department of Transportation's Subdivision Street Requirements; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have
entered into an agreement on March 9, 1999 for comprehensive stormwater detention
which applies to this request for addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia
Department of Transportation to add the street(s) described on the attached Additions
Form AM -4.3 to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to §33.2-705, Code
of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements, after receiving a
copy of this resolution and all outstanding fees and documents required of the
developer, whichever occurs last in time; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted
right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
A -030816-3.e
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IN RE: CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Brent Riley thanked the Board for the opportunity to put in his two cents.
He stated he knows when bullets fly he gets to run, he gets to call our police officers
that come in my place. We expect professional judgement when they show up, so
therefore we should pay our police as professionals so that we attract the very best
people. Let me suggest something you might consider for the budget, he thinks we
should have full body shields for our police to carry in their trunks of their patrol cars so
they can approach a situation and evaluate it more carefully, before they have to use
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deadly force. He added that he thinks it would also be appropriate to rethink their rules
of engagement where we think in terms of not only if you have to shoot, you shoot to
kill, but shoot to wound. He thinks we ought to be looking at that as a possibility. The
last thing he wanted to say, one thing he has learned about pipelines is when they go
across steep slopes, they get very wide and they last forever, so you know that most
collectively valued thing that we have, share collectively is view and we have a lot on
the line when we talk about multiple pipelines coming through steep slopes in this area.
James Garrison stated some of you Republicans probably know him, but
for the rest who don't, he is James Garrison and he has lived for twenty years at 3108
Honeywood Lane in Roanoke County. Supervisors, recently Roanoke County, I believe
had a watershed event, one he refers to as our Ferguson Missouri moment take place.
This Board's silence and the lack of leadership on this incident is quite appalling and
shameful. From what the Roanoke County Police Chief has held in his press
conference and still photographs we have undisputedly the following that we can state.
This kid, this high school kid, had in earplug speakers and listening to music or
whatever and probably could not hear, could not hear very well what the police officer's
commanded. These officers must have failed to understand how that would affect his
response or lack of response and that their decisions were not based on that
knowledge. These officers did not try other types of engagement, with this young person
before trying to use non -lethal weapons, the fact that the kids body did not react to
those Taser weapons, in the way that they expected, was the reason given that they
then chose to use deadly force. Once Lasered, a person may or may not fall to the
ground. They may be locked into a standing position, or they may begin to quiver, or in
fact fall to the ground. But more than that needs to be present for a decision to use
deadly force. All the previous three points that he made shows a lack of good
observation and decision making by those officers, but also shows a lack of training in
non -lethal weapons, the de-escalation of events, but most shockingly it shows how the
system that these officers operate in is flawed. Finally there is the point that these
officers engaged in racial profiling, and ultimately that, that racism killed this young high
school student. It was like we had an ethic person, in a black hoody, with a bandanna
and a possible weapon in the rich, white, affluent southwest county translate in the
minds of these officers, that they had a black man, in a rich white area, who had no
business being there with a gun. That type of attitude must be eradicated. He calls for
the following actions. He calls on the Commonwealth Attorney, Randy Leach to charge
these officers with murder, and to please place capital murder as a possible
punishment. He further asks that the Board of Supervisors, the FBI, Justice
Department, and/or Randy Leach as Commonwealth Attorney, step in and stop a
possible cover up by Roanoke County Police and the withholding of all the video
information. He asks for the immediate resignation of our Roanoke County Police Chief
and his upper staff. He has a flawed system of policing, he has addressed this before.
His training of these officers is inadequate, and his leadership has been horrible. He
appears to be engaging in a cover up and unfortunately appearance sometimes can be
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worse than fact. Finally let me ask, will it really be surprising that although common
sense of good citizens can see the wrong doing in this incident, that somehow, by some
manipulation, the Roanoke County Police investigation will find that these offices did no
wrong doing and reacted properly, that will be devastating and disgusting to this
community. Further, on his final comment, Mr. Chairman, he believes the problem and
he has listened some to you in the committee meeting for the strategic planning,
problems with the police department prior to this incident, but overall this, the problem
with this department is the same as the problem with your budget, the bureaucrats back
there lead, not this Board, and that has been a problem over many Boards and if we
had Republicans that would vote and do as Republicans, he does not believe that would
be the case.
IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor McNamara moved to receive and file the following reports and
Supervisor Peters seconded. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assait, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara Peters
NAYS: None
1. General Fund Unappropriated Balance
2. Capital Reserves
3. Reserve for Board Contingency
4. Outstanding Debt
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Bedrosian stated first of all just a reminder to everyone about
the focus groups, please, it is your County, please get involved in how we spend your
money, he thinks everybody on the Board agrees with that. The more people involved,
there are just great ideas, he has only been to one and thinks there are people with
good ideas, and people ask good questions, He think sometimes, people are possibly
intimidated about getting out there and just voicing their opinion, that's just the way it is
and he would love that to change so, he thinks it's a good idea, what we are doing, to
get it out in the open let people know that these are the areas your county is involved in,
maybe you don't even think they should be involved in them, let them know. So, that's
the one thing. Again with the budget, please provide your thoughts and suggestions,
you know, you can email any of us, at bos(a)-roanokeva.com or va.gov, whatever, go to
the website and you will find one and you can send it to all of us at one time. Give us
your input on what things you think we should have in the budget, things we shouldn't
have in the budget, again it's your government, we spend your money, we don't spend
our money, we spend your money, so you need to let us know. A comment that was
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just up here, these are emotional things, he commented that he thinks that the lessons
that we've learned from around the country and on one of them we've gone through this
last several years around the country, we hear of the shootings and stuff and one thing
I've learned though is that, if we let the investigative process take place. I think that's
reasonable, in my mind. Let some time take place, let people sort out everything and
then let it be presented in a final thing, and I think we have learned from around the
country that sometimes what we thought was in one instance was actually something
else. He added that he felt we need time to look through these things and present the
final investigative report on it, and not jump to conclusions, that's the right thing. For his
final item, as a reminder he always tells people about the United Way, they continue to
support Planned Parenthood. He know around the Country the debates he hears the
people around the Country do not like what Planned Parenthood is doing. Everywhere,
he hears it all the time, maybe it's just the groups that he is in, but there is sure a large
group in Roanoke and they are continually telling our government not to give money to
Planned Parenthood, so I just ask and urge you, tell United Way not to give money.
United Way is a private organization, if you don't' like some of the things they do you
can tell them, he thinks that is your right to do that, and he thinks it's important. He
thinks United Way likes to say they do a lot of good things, maybe they do, this is one
thing that maybe they shouldn't do and thinks our community would be better for it. I
think the things that happen at Planned Parenthood are not good and they are not good
for our community.
Supervisor Hooker stated she just has a couple of things, four points
actually of good news that she wants to share. There is too much good going on not to
celebrate a couple of things, it'll just take a couple of minutes. Woodie Henderson, and
he was just recently retired after forty years of service at the beginning of 2016, but he
is not forgotten, because on Saturday, February 27t", Mr. Henderson was presented
with the 2015 Virginia Fire Chief of the Year Award for his years of selfless service to
the residents and firefighters throughout Roanoke County, so she just want to again
congratulate Chief Woody Henderson. He's a proud resident of Catawba District. On
this picture right here this is one of the overlooks of the Poor Mountain preserve. My
husband and I had the privilege to hike through that, it was about fifteen, twenty minute
drive from our home and then you have that, and it was beautiful. We had a lovely hike
for about two miles straight down into, she believes it's that creek that was mentioned
earlier, beautiful stream and some waterfalls, and then we had a two mile hike back up,
and that was less lovely, but still good for me, and it also includes some well-maintained
trails and a native plant species including the globally rare pirate bush, which is just a
really great thing. She would like to thank those who maintain the trails, remind my
colleagues and citizens of the beautiful mountains and trails that are here in our own
Roanoke County. Next is Ms. Devons who is a student that is preparing to graduate
from Glenvar High School. She is a senior, carries an accumulative GPA of 4.48. She
is ranked number one in her class and has recently won the Popular Mechanics
Breakthrough Award and was featured on the cover of the magazine. She has
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accumulated over 130 hours of community service, including the JDRF One Walk,
Habitat for Humanity, Roanoke Rescue Mission, and the Glenvar High School Keyette's
service projects and many other worthwhile organizations. We have some great kids in
our schools, so she just wanted to tell Kelly that we are proud of her. She added her
last good news for this meeting anyway, is Northside High School boys basketball
teams plays this week in the semifinals of the State tournament in Richmond, and their
record is 27 and 1, and this week's game is at 3:45 at VCU against Hopewell, so just
wanted to offer good luck to the Northside Vikings.
Supervisor McNamara stated there is just one point he would like to make.
He would like to thank the folks from VDOT and our Community Development staff, Ms.
Jacks for following up. You may recall about six (6) months ago as a Board we, slightly
different Board, but we were looking at the Harris curves on Route 221, and putting a
plaque up there of course, in government, with VDOT and processes in place,
sometimes it takes some time, but that has finally now been approved through VDOT
and we're looking sometime, mid-April time frame, we're hoping we can have that up, so
thanks to everybody that was involved in that. He also wants to point out that Ms.
Henderson with the Back Creek Civic League was really instrumental in pushing that
project, so thank you all, mid-April time frame.
Supervisor Peters stated the only comments he has tonight, again, as
you've heard time and time again is focus groups. A lot of energy, this is your
community and we want your input, and like I said the citizens, he sees one of them
here tonight, a couple of them that are here tonight were at that focus group. The
engagement has been awesome. He encouraged anyone watching this to get out, to
talk to your friends, talk to your neighbors, look at our website and he will go a step
further, if there is something you want to put out there and you're not able to make it to
one of the meetings, if you have something that you want to share with me, my email is
out there, my cell phone is out there, communicate with me, he wants to hear from you.
No matter what aspect you are looking at Roanoke County it is covered in these focus
groups, so he wants as much participation as possible, so if it means he gets to carry a
sheet of paper with me to whatever meeting it is that he is going to ask those questions
or share your concerns that's what he wants to do. Again this is your County. Again as
he finishes most of his comments, he appreciates our employees, both on the
government side and the school side, as we heard tonight about our snow events,
everybody, and everything worked seamlessly and he really appreciates your efforts
there.
IN RE: CLOSED MEETING
At 5:01 p.m., Supervisor Peters moved to go into closed meeting following
the work sessions pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711 A 5 Discussion
concerning the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open
meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the
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County, namely the 419 Library. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McNamara
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
At 5:02 p.m. Chairman Peters recessed to the 4t" floor for work session
and closed meeting.
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
1. Joint work session with Roanoke County Public School Board to
discuss various items
Chris Bever, Director of Management and Budget reviewed the County
budget and Penny Hodge, Assistant Superintendent of Finance went through the
schools. Next, Ms. Hodge reviewed the demographics study. The last item for
discussion was the Schools Capital Improvement Program, with the first item being the
Cave Spring High School renovation.
Supervisor Assaid inquired asking if construction costs are around $26.5
million would that cover a facility that will hold 1,219 by 2025 or will redistricting need to
occur? In four years, the majority of the changes occurs. Do you have the capacity in
the elementary schools and middle schools? School Board Chairman Michael Wray
stated elementary schools are accommodating the growth. They are not anticipating
any readjustment at the current time and they are looking at a comparable high school
for that capacity, which they are building now. They may need to revisit if they need to
adjust.
School Board member Jerry Canada stated they did provide room for
growth and will match Hidden Valley, however, they may need to look at the lines and
shift. Did not want to build the school too small. If an industry came in and asked if you
could train, they are open for business.
School Board Chairman Wray stated they are building it for fifty years.
Supervisor Assaid stated he had some concerns when you have your
architect working on historical data can you build the school you need for that amount of
money.
Tom Gates, County Administrator, commented that you need to build the
school that is needed, not what you have to spend.
Chairman Peters asked if we are getting the most "bang for the buck" in
doing what we do. He then added we have been trying to be as transparent as possible
and he is concerned with the CIP changes, i.e. William Byrd locker room was not in the
CIP. What is our priority? School Board member Tim Greenway stated he agrees but
does not know if this is the right place and time. Being new and not understanding, if
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we don't start taking care of William Byrd High School what happens. The locker room
looked like a third -world country.
It was noted that facility assessments on Burton and William Byrd High are
hoping to be well under way by summer.
School Board member Canada stated they may need to get more citizen
input.
School Board member Greenway stated after Cave Spring, William Byrd
needs to be next.
Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance spoke about shared serves and
potential shared services. School Board member Tom McCracken asked if there was
any background information that shows a good fit. Mr. Gates asked we do not have,
just wanted to see if schools would be open to more shared services.
The work session was held from 5:29 p.m. until 7:02 p.m.
IN RE: CLOSED MEETING
The closed session was held from 7:07 p.m. until 7:11 p.m.
IN RE: CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
At 7:11 p.m., Supervisor Peters moved to return to open session and
adopt the certification resolution.
RESOLUTION 030816-4 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 .
nowledge: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.
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On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Peters adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
itted by: Approved by:
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Deborah C. J P.Jas Peters
Chief Deputy erk to the Board Chairman