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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/13/2016 - Regular September 13, 2016 381 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 second Tuesday and the first regularly scheduled meeting of the month of September 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 of. 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: BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing to provide an update to the Board of Supervisors on the Crash Reporting Center(Howard B. Hall, Chief of Police) Chief Hall provided the Board with a briefing on the first crash reporting center and advised the first opening day will be September 16, 2016. Supervisor Peters express several concerns with regard to towing that Chief Hall answered by advising no cars would be towed at this point in time. September 13, 2016 382 2. Briefing to discuss SMART SCALE project applications by Roanoke County and the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (Richard Caywood, Assistant County Administrator) Mr. Caywood provided the briefing on the applications and explained this was formerly House Bill 2. Supervisor McNamara inquired if any conversations had been held with the Commonwealth Transportation Board and since there is no money what difference does this make. Mr. Caywood responding they are looking at cost cutting to change the scoring of projects. IN RE: NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution supporting SMART SCALE project applications by Roanoke County and the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (Richard Caywood, Assistant County Administrator) Mr. Caywood outlined the resolution. There was no discussion. Supervisor McNamara did ask when the revenue sharing would be done with Mr. Caywood advising it was due by November 1, 2016. RESOLUTION 091316-1 SUPPORTING SMART SCALE APPLICATIONS BY ROANOKE COUNTY AND THE ROANOKE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION WHEREAS, at a regular meeting on September 13, 2016, the Board of Supervisors reviewed proposed SMART SCALE project applications; and WHEREAS, the list of projects includes both Roanoke County applications, and Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization applications; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to support both local and regional projects to mitigate congestion, promote economic development, increase accessibility, safety, and environmental quality, as well as develop projects consistent with local land use policies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the Board of Supervisors hereby supports the following SMART SCALE projects for Roanoke County application: a. McVitty Road / Old Cave Spring Lane Improvements b. Route 419 and Route 221 Adaptive Traffic Control c. Roanoke River Greenway – Explore Park to Rutrough Road d. Plantation Road Phase II September 13, 2016 383 e. West Main Street Sidewalks 2. That the Board of Supervisors hereby supports the following SMART SCALE projects for Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization application: a. Interstate 81 Southbound Auxiliary Lane / Exit 143 to Exit 141 b. Interstate 81 Southbound Auxiliary Lane / Exit 141 to Exit 140 c. Interstate 81 Northbound Auxiliary Lane / Exit 140 to Exit 141 d. Interstate 81 Southbound Auxiliary Lane / Exit 150 to Truck Scales e. Route 419 / Route 220 Expressway Lane and Ramp Extension 3. That the Clerk to the Board forthwith send a certified copy of this Resolution to Senator Mark Warner, Senator Timothy Kaine, Representative Bob Goodlatte, Representative Morgan Griffith, and Commonwealth Transportation Board members William H. Fralin, Jr. and Court G. Rosen. 4. That this resolution is effective immediately. 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 IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing to hear comments on the proposed resolution adopting two agreements authorizing the relocation of portions of the boundary line between the County of Roanoke and the City of Roanoke (Peter Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney) Mr. Lubeck outlined the proposed resolution and advise Wayne Bowers in attendance from Roanoke City to answer any questions from the City side. Chairman Peters opened and closed the public hearing with the no citizens to speak on this agenda item. IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 1. Public Hearing for citizen comment and consideration of a resolution approving and adopting the Explore Park Adventure Plan (Doug Blount, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism) Mr. Blount outlined the request for resolution. Chairman Peters opened and closed the public hearing with the following citizens speaking on this item: September 13, 2016 384 Lee Wilhelm of 4010 Bel Air Circle and he is representing Virginia’s Blue Ridge. In an effort to get his thirty minute presentation to three, he provided the Board with a handout. As the development of Explore Park is accomplished, it will be a major destination attraction for area resident, but it will also be a magnet for visitors. It will attract tens of thousands of new visitors coming into our area for our metro-mountain mix. Tourism is big business in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. The State has just released the tourism report for 2015 and our area experienced another record year, their sixth in a row, as travel expenditures exceeded $800,000 million. The numbers for Roanoke County are all very positive and if Explore Park becomes a reality we can expect those numbers to increase exponentially. We know if we are going to continue to have record growth and tourism spending, we must bring new attractions online. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge has just completed a comphrensive estimation vision plan. Moving forward, Explore Park plays a major role in the continued success of this mountain-metro mix in attracting new and returning visitors. A major initiative adopted by the Board of Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is to become a gold-level ride center as defined by IMBA, the International Mountain Biking Association. Until recently, he did not realize the importance of this designation and the tremendous tourism benefit that accompanies achieving this goal. At this time, we believe we can achieve a silver-level designation by 2017 and hope to follow right behind it with a gold designation in 2018. There are not any gold-level ride centers east of the Mississippi and very few silver levels. Richmond and Harrisonburg are both bronze-level ride centers. Explore Park’s variety of overnight accommodations, mountain-bike trails, greenways, cultural events and other activities will be very important in helping us achieve the gold designation. Included in the packet is a report from Center Shenandoah Valley detailing the economic impact of bicycle tourism in their region. He would like to share just a few stats from that report. The riders that came to visit the area were a lot different and you and he would have imagined. They found over 67% were ages 35-60 and almost 80% held a Bachelor’s Degree or higher and over 55% had household incomes in excess of $100,000. There were approximately 30,000 visitors that spent the night in area lodging. The direct image of tourism cycling was $8.6 million and a total impact of $13.6 million including supporting 144 jobs. With our metro-mountain mix, we have a much broader variety of activities to offer these visitors in many competing areas. It is also said that tourism is economic development’s first date. People need to know who we are, where we are and what we have to offer before they will make a decision to visit the area, much less make a decision to move a business here. The demographics indicated above Explore Park will be attracting decision makers to our region. Thank you for the Board’s continued investment in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. We hope you will move forward with timely development of Explore Park and would like to conclude with a well-known quote from a popular movie, “Built it and they will come” and they will come to Explore Park. Chairman Peters stated he wanted to state publicly what a great job he and Landon and the whole time over at Virginia’s Blue Ridge on what a great job continuing to move this region forward with our tourism. September 13, 2016 385 Dustin Olin stated he is representing Roanoke disc golf and does not have any handouts, but would to like to note the demographics that were just talked about are very much in line with the Disc Golf demographic. Income, age ranges so with the addition of a disc golf course at Explore Park, we are estimating somewhere around $750,000 impact every year from the disc golf tournaments we have and the folks that come visit with the potential of $1.5 million approximately once we have a substantial disc golf name and recognition to what a world championship. Thank you for Explore Park and the opportunity to be right there with them. Christine McCormick stated she is the president of the Roanoke Chapter of the International Mountain Biking Association and a mom to three girls. She is here today to speak in support of the Explore Park master plan. She is not a native of Roanoke; have lived in a number of different places in the Country on both coasts. She has chosen Virginia’s Blue Ridge for her family because of the quality of life that Roanoke offers and she believes that the new Explore Plan has a lot to offer our region and we are especially excited besides of course bicycling, we are excited about camping and paddling as part of the Roanoke Explore Park master plan. Joyce Waugh stated she is the President and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber with over 1,000 members who employ over 75,000 people with an estimated payroll of over $1.5 billion annually. She commended Roanoke County on coming up with an excellent plan, called the Explore Park Adventure Plan. Key elements of the plan offer recreational and outdoor activities that build on the region’s outdoor culture as promoted by the Roanoke Regional Partnership and others in our region and also a healthy, vibrant lifestyle, which is good for everyone in the valley. Why is that important? The Chamber’s mission is to promote, stimulate and improve business by influencing public policy making connections and referrals and helping small business grow. The Explore Park Adventure Plan is one that is appealing to business people, especially visitors and resident alike. You may recall that Deschutes Brewery specially noted the Roanoke region’s culture including outdoor recreation, greenways, our scenic beauty and really good people as leading factors in their decision to locate here. There employees will be located throughout the region. Roanoke County’s own Blue Ridge Beverage was selected as their distributor and Deschutes President said to her recently that when he is here, he can be walking along in Bend, Oregon. The people are that similar. The Explore Park Adventure Plan also builds are other nature and ongoing features compatible with the Blue Ridge Parkway, including equestrian trails and bicycling components. The Adventure Plan is wisely phased to be implemented over a ten-year period. One can never know what may happen with the economy as with the original plan and that allows for the phasing in and that makes a lot of sense. It also allows for visitors to have a chance to see and try new things and come back for new adventures as they are built. Lastly, some of you know of her original involvement in the Explore Plan and in negotiating the land agreements for Explore Park. The Adventure Plan is different yet serves a very broad audience. It is her believe that it will be a huge addition to the brand that Roanoke County and the region are already creating. September 13, 2016 386 K. C. Bratton stated approximately thirty years ago, Explore Park was born in the hearts and minds of local leaders who looked to provide an experience for citizens and visitors alike. Thirty years later, $50 million invested, 1,100 acres and multiple master plans, a couple of thousand supporters and critics later, we are here. We are excited about the new era at Explore Park where every citizen has been considered. Besides the State of Virginia, Roanoke County has been the biggest supporter of Explore Park. At every turn, the VRFA has looked to you for support and guidance and friendship. We have been together sometimes alone in wanting this Park to realize its full potential. We all have had an eye on providing the great citizens of the Valley, visiting friends and others from around the world with a unique experience right off Milepost 115 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mission given the VRFA in establishing legislation is to provide a high- quality recreation attraction in the western part of Virginia, expand the historical knowledge to adults and children. Promote tourism and economic development in the Commonwealth and set aside and conserve scenic natural areas along the river and preserve open space lands and enhance, expand and research educational opportunity programs. In reviewing Roanoke County’s’ master plan we can check every item on this list. On behalf of the VRFA, he thanked the Board for their continued support and partnership. He also commended Doug Blount and his staff for a first-class transition. They have been uber professional, considerate and inclusive at every juncture. Explore Park stands as a major opportunity for this valley to become the focal point for outdoor recreation in the region. Thanks to Roanoke County, we are closer to that vision becoming a reality. The VRFA looks forward to working with the County in advancing both the development and spirit of Explore Park. Trixie Averill stated she is the Vice Chair of Explore Park, the VRFA Board of Directors and is so excited to be here to tell the Board how wonderful the new Adventure Plan is going to be for Explore Park and also for Roanoke County and the surrounding area. She is also a huge proponent of tourism as an economic revenue generator and we know we have an excellent opportunity to finally make Explore a highlight on everyone’s vacation destination plan. The Adventure Plan was developed by the people who live here and who will be regular users of the new Park. Roanoke County and the Explore Board took their ideas and worked them into the Plan as you see here today and it is a good one. In a nutshell, the Adventure Plan focuses on the Park’s strengths as an outdoor recreation venue and secures a future for Explore Park as a destination for tourists and locals alike, something that has eluded the Park thus far. We have so much usable land there that the possibilities are nearly endless and limited only by the finances available. Just for starters, here is a list of some of the amenities that are planned for this tourism venue, which will draw visitors off the Parkway and into our area where they can enjoy family fun, camping and spend some vacation money at our own facility. We foresee an in-river kayak park, a connection to the Roanoke River greenway, which, as an occasionally biker is a great plus for our own local residents, overnight accommodations, food and retail operations (spending more money), zip lining and a disc golf course, which you just heard about. September 13, 2016 387 All of which would be huge additions for our own citizens to enjoy. There is lots more, but she is going to run out of time. Please recognize the importance of tourism and what it means. It is more people coming in, staying nights, spending money and they go away and we don’t have to worry about them again. Please recognize that the Plan provides a positive, economic impact for the whole region through public-private partnerships, direct spending in the region from tourist and locals and it adds new components to our already wonderful outdoor recreation in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Supervisor Bedrosian commented he is not a proponent of Explore Park and will not be voting for this Plan. His concerns are the amount of money that has been spent so far over the years. When he looks around Roanoke County, the biggest comments he gets from his constituents are current infrastructure problems. He is just concerned that we are not dealing with a lot of current issues that we have and spending money on a “grand vision”. He hopes it works and brings in enough tax revenues so that we can lower taxes on citizens. He just fears that even if it does work and is concerned that even if it does work that we will grow government. He would prefer to have private . sector lead Supervisor McNamara commented regarding a national magazine about the Roanoke Valley and if you want to compete you have to provide the amenities. He looks at this current reiteration as supporting economic development. He then commented on the financial facts. The first fact that was mentioned was $53 million; he is not sure where that number came from, but his guess is that the very largest share of that number came from the federal, the road coming in. The second largest would be from the Commonwealth of Virginia. A smaller amount from Roanoke County. Roanoke County’s share does not approach $2 million as they have taken a very cautious approach. We now have laid out a plan that supports the vitality of our region. For example, bike trails do not cost a lot of money and compared it to Snow Shoe. This will generate an enormous amount of economic activity. Past failure does not mean future failures; we have a much different plan. Secondly, what was not clarified it is not going to be a $10 million investment for Roanoke County, it is a $10 million complete investment of all the partners. Our investment has to compete with other Roanoke County needs, reallocation of currently allocated capital fund dollars. Our investment has to generate a return and he is sure that it will. Supervisor Hooker appreciates what Supervisor McNamara said and noted it is a flexible plan. Tourism is important. Supervisor Peters first commended Doug Blount and his team on an outstanding plan. He would like clarification regarding the funds. Mr. Blount responded that is has been remarkable the number of individuals and private firms and organization that have expressed an interest in the Adventure Plan and have receive a great deal of positive feedback. We have folks who want to partner with us. The financial aspect will be considered as a part of the CIP process. From a capital perspective, there are several things from the work session and his recommendation to the Board is that we need to do some basic things, i.e. address a road system; water and sewer in the Park. If we do September 13, 2016 388 those two things, it will help facilitate some of the private development that we would like to see. We are looking at a wide variety of different funding mechanisms, outside of just taxpayer capital dollars. Ms. Loope and he have been meeting with the State, other entities and organization about grant dollars and other funding that we can help to leverage. Current monies available for Explore Park to help us to put in some of this infrastructure. His recommendation was $10 million of capital investment from Roanoke County over ten years. When you factor in some of the private investment that we are looking at it could reach as much as $40 million worth of private investment to the Park. He added that he thinks this is a process that we are going to have to work through and determine during the annual budget process of what the actual dollars we have available to invest into the Park. As Ms. Hooker indicated this plan is very flexible. Over the next six to twelve months we are going to have a much better handle on this. Supervisor Peters indicated he was excited about the plan and thinks this is very sustainable and a huge asset to our whole region. Supervisor Bedrosian inquired how much private money has been committed with Mr. Blount responding none. Supervisor Bedrosian reiterated that it would be a million dollars each year that will be taken away from something else and it should be private money. RESOLUTION 091316-2 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE EXPLORE PARK ADVENTURE PLAN WHEREAS, on July 1, 2015, Roanoke County initated the master planning process for Explore Park; and WHEREAS, in September and October of 2015 and January and February of 2016, Roanoke County conducted twelve stakeholder and six community meetings with more than 300 participants; and WHEREAS, in the fall of 2015, Roanoke County utilized an online survey tool to collect feedback for the master plan with one thousand, one hundred thirty-seven responses; and WHEREAS, an Explore Park Master Plan update was provided to the Board of Supervisors on January 12, 2016, in a work session; and WHEREAS, Roanoke County staff with the project consultants worked to develop the Explore Park Master Plan and formally entitled it the Explore Park Adventure Plan; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a work session on August 9, 2016, to discuss the Explore Park Adventure Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the Explore Park Adventure Plan is hereby adopted by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors; September 13, 2016 389 2. That the Explore Park Adventure Plan shall serve as the basis for future growth and development of Explore Park; 3. That the County Administrator shall develop a responsible and fiscally achievable implementation plan for the future development of Explore Park as outlined by the Adventure Plan; 4. That development of Explore Park shall be accomplished through appropriate public and private investment, with public funds requirements to be incorporated into the annual operating and capital budgets to be reviewed and authorized by the Board of Supervisors; 5. That the Explore Park Adventure Plan will be utilized by the Board of Supervisors and County departments, and shared with the County’s regional partners, to help guide budgetary, project and service delivery decisions for the development of the park. 6. That the Resolution is effective from the date of and after its adoption. On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, McNamara, Peters NAYS: Supervisor Bedrosian IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinances authorizing the granting of two, public, variable-width, drainage easements by John F. Daugherty, Norma K Goff (Tax Map No. 076.20-05-41) and Barbara R. Hanby (Tax Map No. 076.20-05-40) to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County for the purpose of facilitating storm water management in the vicinity of Luwana Drive, Windsor Hills Magisterial District (Tarek Moneir, Deputy Director of Development Services) Mr. Moneir outlined the request for the ordinances; failure of drainage pipes. There was no discussion on either item. (a) Ordinance authorizing easement by John F. Daugherty and Norma K. Goff Supervisor McNamara’s motion to approve first reading and set the second reading and public hearing for September 27, 2016, was seconded by Supervisor Hooker and approved by the following vote: AYES: Supervisor Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None September 13, 2016 390 (b) Ordinance authorizing easement by Barbara R. Hanby Supervisor McNamara’s motion to approve first reading and set the second reading and public hearing for September 27, 2016, was seconded by Supervisor Hooker and approved by the following vote: AYES: Supervisor Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance approving a lease with Union Bank & Trust Company for 40 parking spaces of a lot located at 200 East Calhoun Street in Salem, Virginia (Rob Light, Director of General Services) There were no changes from the first reading and there was no discussion. ORDINANCE 091316-3 APPROVING A LEASE WITH UNION BANK & TRUST COMPANY FOR 40 PARKING SPACES OF A LOT LOCATED AT 200 EAST CALHOUN STREET IN SALEM, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Department of Social Services (“DSS”) employs more than 100 persons and provides services to Roanoke County, the Town of Vinton, and the City of Salem); and WHEREAS DSS is located in the former Salem Bank and Trust Building located at 220 East Main Street, Salem, Virginia since the County acquired the building in 2001; and WHEREAS, Union Bank & Trust Company (“Union”) is the successor in interest to Salem Bank and Trust; and WHEREAS, the County owns some land adjacent to the DSS building, but such land is insufficient to meet the parking needs of all staff members and clients of DSS; and WHEREAS, no other reasonably suitable parcels or tracts of land are available for lease or sale to use for parking facilities to serve DSS staff and clients near the County- owned DSS building; and WHEREAS, the County has leased parking for use by DSS staff and clients from Union Bank and its predecessor entities since 2012 and such lease arrangement has proven beneficial to all parties; and WHEREAS, the existing lease expires August 31, 2016. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: September 13, 2016 391 1. That pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2.01 and 2.03 of the Charter of Roanoke County, the County is authorized to acquire property, including the lease of real estate; and, 2. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Charter of Roanoke County, the acquisition of any interest in real estate shall be accomplished by ordinance, the first reading of this ordinance was held on August 9, 2016, and the second reading of this ordinance was held on September 13, 2016. 3. That the execution of a Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) with Union to lease 40 parking spaces in a parking lot located at 200 East Calhoun Street, Salem, Virginia, for use by DSS staff and clients is hereby authorized. 4. That the lease term shall commence on September 15, 2016, and continue for a period of 2 years, with the option to renew for an additional successive 1-year periods, upon the same terms and conditions contained in the Agreement, unless terminated as provided in the agreement. 5. That the base rent shall be the sum of $837.00 per month ($20.95 per parking space), with a $25.00 per month annual increase upon renewal of the lease after the initial two-year term. 6. That the County Administrator, or an Assistant County Administrator, is authorized to execute such documents and take such actions on behalf of the Board of Supervisors in this matter as are necessary to accomplish the lease of this property, all of which shall be approved as to form by the County Attorney. 8. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption. On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None 2. Ordinance reiterating findings as to the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority and authorizing execution of First Amended and Restated Agreement creating such Authority(Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, County Attorney) There were no changes and no discussion for this item. ORDINANCE 091316-4 REITERATING FINDINGS AS TO THE WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT CREATING SUCH AUTHORITY September 13, 2016 392 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Virginia Regional Industrial Facilities Act, Chapter 64 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the "Act") the governing bodies of Botetourt Count, Franklin County, Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, the City of Salem and the Town of Vinton (the "Member Localities") each adopted an ordinance for the creation of the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority (the "Authority") in order to enhance the economic base of each such locality through the developing, owning and operating of one or more facilities on a cooperative basis; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act such ordinances were filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Secretary of the Commonwealth has issued his certificate as to such filing; and WHEREAS, such ordinances also authorized the execution of an agreement establishing the respective rights and obligations of the Member Localities with respect to the Authority consistent with the provisions of the Act (the "Original Agreement") which Original Agreement was duly executed on behalf of each Member Locality and was entitled "Agreement Creating the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority"; and WHEREAS, each Member Locality desires to amend and restate the Original Agreement to clarify and amend the Original Agreement in accordance with the attached First Amended and Restated Agreement Creating the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority (the "Amended and Restated Agreement"); and WHEREAS, the Act defines facilities as including real estate and improvements for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, office or other industrial, residential, recreational or commercial purposes. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA AS FOLLOWS: 1. It is reiterated that the name of the Authority is the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority. 2. It is reiterated that the member localities of the Authority are Botetourt County, Franklin County, Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, the City of Salem and the Town of Vinton. 3. It is reiterated that the economic growth and development of the County of Roanoke and the comfort, convenience and welfare of its citizens require the development of facilities as defined in the Act and that joint action through a regional industrial facility authority by the Member Localities will facilitate the development of the needed facilities. 4. The County Administrator is authorized to execute the First Amended and Restated Agreement establishing the respective rights and obligations of the Member Localities with respect to the Authority consistent with the purposes of the Act in substantially the form attached hereto and to take any other actions confirming the creation of the Authority. September 13, 2016 393 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: PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance approving the purchase of the Jae Valley Park Property (Tax Map Numbers 089.00-03-29.01-0000 and 089.00-03-29.02-0000) from the City of Roanoke and authorizing the execution of a contract of purchase (Doug Blount. Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism; Peter Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney) There were no changes from the first reading. There was no discussion. Chairman Peters opened and closed the public hearing with no citizens to speak on this agenda item. ORDINANCE 091316-5 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THE JAE VALLEY PARK PROPERTY (TAX MAP NUMBERS 089-00- 03-29.01-0000 AND 089-00-03-29.02-0000) FROM THE CITY OF ROANOKE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT OF PURCHASE WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "City") owns two (2) parcels of real estate property situated on Jae Valley Road, Roanoke County, Virginia, bearing Official Tax Map Numbers 089-00-03-29.01-0000, which contains 0.5 acre, and 089-00-03- 29.02-0000, which contains 9.5 acres; and WHEREAS, the City is desirous of selling the Property to the County of Roanoke (the "County") and the County is desirous of acquiring the Property for the purposes of developing, constructing, operating and maintaining a public park; and WHEREAS, a draft Contract of Sale has been prepared between the City and the County, providing for the purchase of the property in “AS IS” condition at a total purchase price of $10.00 for both of the above-mentioned parcels located on Jae Valley Road; and WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the purchase of the Jae Valley Road parcels, 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 for this ordinance was held on August 9, 2016. The second reading of this ordinance was held on September 13, 2016. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: September 13, 2016 394 1. That the purchase of an 0.5 acre parcel and a 9.5 acre parcel of real estate located on Jae Valley Road (Tax Map Numbers 089-00-03-29.01-0000 and 089-00-03- 29.02-0000) from the City of Roanoke, 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 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 McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None 2.Ordinance approving a lease with Union Bank & Trust Company to lease 100 square feet in the Roanoke County Building located at 220 East Main Street in Salem, Virginia(Rob Light, Director of General Services) There were no changes and no discussion. Chairman Peters opened and closed the public hearing with no citizens to speak on this agenda item. ORDINANCE 091316-6 APPROVING A LEASE WITH UNION BANK & TRUST COMPANY TO LEASE 100 SQUARE FEET IN THE ROANOKE COUNTY BUILDING LOCATED AT 220 EAST MAIN STREET IN SALEM, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Department of Social Services (“DSS”) is located in a building previously owned by Salem Bank and Trust Building located at 220 East Main Street, Salem, Virginia; and WHEREAS, Roanoke County (“the County”) acquired the building in 2001; and WHEREAS, the first floor of the DSS building has a long-standing history as a site for bank transactions; and WHEREAS, Union Bank & Trust Company (“Union”) is the successor in interest to Salem Bank and Trust; and WHEREAS, Union currently leases from the County approximately one hundred square feet of space on the first floor of the DSS building for placement of equipment to operate an automated teller machine (“ATM”) and a night deposit box for the convenience of Union’s customers; and WHEREAS, the lease of one hundred square feet of space by Union in the DSS building does not impact or otherwise impede the operations of DSS; and September 13, 2016 395 WHEREAS, Union wishes to continue utilizing space on the first floor of the DSS building for equipment to support its ATM and night deposit box and has negotiated with the County to continue leasing space. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2.01 and 2.03 of the Charter of Roanoke County, the County is authorized to acquire property, including the lease of real estate; and, 2. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Charter of Roanoke County, the acquisition of any interest in real estate shall be accomplished by ordinance, the first reading of this ordinance was held on August 9, 2016, and the second reading and public hearing of this ordinance was held on September 13, 2016. 3. That the execution of a Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) with Union to lease one hundred square feet of space in the front of the DSS building located at 220 East Main Street, Salem, Virginia, for use by Union for its ATM and night deposit box is hereby authorized. 4. That the lease term shall commence on September 15, 2016, and continue for a period of three years, with the option to renew for an additional successive two-year periods, upon the same terms and conditions contained in the Agreement, unless terminated as provided in the agreement. 5. That the base rent to be paid by Union to the County shall be the sum of $184.78 per month ($2,217.36 per year), with a three percent (3%) annual increase upon renewal of the lease after the initial three-year term. 6. That the County Administrator, or an Assistant County Administrator, is authorized to execute such documents and take such actions on behalf of the Board of Supervisors in this matter as are necessary to accomplish the lease of this property, all of which shall be approved as to form by the County Attorney. 8. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption. On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor McNamara and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters NAYS: None IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 091316-7 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM L- CONSENT AGENDA September 13, 2016 396 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 September 13, 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 11 inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes – July 19, 2016; August 9, 2016 2. Resolution requesting acceptance of Faircrest Lane, Hannah Belle Way and William Court into the Virginia Department of Transportation Secondary System 3. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $15,426 to the Sheriff Department from the U. S. Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program 4. Confirmation of appointments to the Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT); Parks, Recreation and Tourism Commission; Social Services Advisory Board 5. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to Walter R. Mundy, Parks Crew Leader, upon his retirement after more than thirty-six years of service 6. Request to approve the Board of Supervisors budget development calendar for fiscal year 2017-2018 7. Donation of a Police Dog to the Roanoke County Police Department 8. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to Beth A. Dalton, Office Support Specialist, upon her retirement after more than eleven years of service 9. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to Joey T. Stump, Deputy Chief, upon his retirement after more than thirty years of service 10. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to Kay H. Parr, Control Room Operator, upon her retirement after more than 38 years of service 11. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $85,183 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Virginia Victim Witness Fund, federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office 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 September 13, 2016 397 RESOLUTION 091316-7.a REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF FAIRCREST LANE, HANNAH BELLE WAY AND WILLIAM COURT 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-091316-7.b A-091316-7.c RESOLUTION 091316-7.d EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO WALTER R. MUNDY, PARKS CREW LEADER, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN THIRTY-SIX YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS, Walter R. Mundy was employed by Roanoke County on April 15, 1980; and worked for Public Works and the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department September 13, 2016 398 serving as a Parks Laborer, Parks Maintenance Worker, Motor Equipment Operator I, and Parks Crew Leader; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mundy retired on August 1, 2016, after thirty-six years and four months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, throughout Mr. Mundy’s career served Roanoke County with professionalism and dedication to maintain park amenities, turf, landscaping, athletic fields, playgrounds, and greenways, and directed a Parks District Operation to support recreation league play and daily park users, supported county snow removal and outdoor emergencies at county facilities, and supported our special events and tournaments to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Roanoke County and our visitors. WHEREAS, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation WALTER R. MUNDY of the citizens of Roanoke County to for more than thirty-six 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 A-091316-7.e A-091316-7.f RESOLUTION 091316-7.g EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO BETH A. DALTON, OFFICE SERVICES SPECIALIST, UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN ELEVEN YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS, Beth A. Dalton was employed by Roanoke County on September 13, 2004; and WHEREAS, Ms. Dalton retired on August 1, 2016, after eleven years and eleven months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, Ms. Dalton served as an Office Services Specialist with the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department during her tenure with Roanoke County and has served with professionalism and dedication in providing services to the citizens of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, during Ms. Dalton’s time serving the citizens of Roanoke County, she provided excellent support for fire and rescue administrative offices and staff performing her duties with expertise and proficiency; and September 13, 2016 399 WHEREAS, Ms. Dalton was committed to the department and its programs dedicating time to facilitate the annual Children’s Christmas event in coordination with Social Services and the annual Character Academy facilitated by the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s office. Her diligence and enthusiasm greatly contributed to the success of these events. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of BETH A. DALTON Roanoke County to for more than eleven 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 091316-7.h EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO JOEY T. STUMP, DEPUTY CHIEF, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS, Joey T. Stump was employed by Roanoke County on July 1, 1986; and WHEREAS, Chief Stump retired on August 1, 2016, after thirty years and one month of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, Chief Stump served as Paramedic/Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, Deputy Chief and even lead the department for six months as acting Fire and Rescue Chief following the retirement of the previous chief during his tenure with Roanoke County and has served with professionalism and dedication in providing services to the citizens of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, during Chief Stump’s time serving the citizens of Roanoke County, he acted as Roanoke County’s Emergency Management Coordinator handling local emergency situations and working with State and Federal agencies to ensure the County was prepared to react; and WHEREAS, Chief Stump began serving the citizens of Roanoke County as a volunteer at the Bent Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue agencies while still attending high school. He devoted many hours to volunteering and at the age of 22 he was elected to serve as Volunteer Chief; and WHEREAS, Chief Stump was one of the original six paramedics hired when the Fire and Rescue department was established in 1986, and also one of the three original 24-hour field Battalion Chiefs responding to emergencies throughout the County; and September 13, 2016 400 WHEREAS, during Chief Stump’s time serving the citizens of Roanoke County, he served as an instructor teaching tactical rescue programs including rope, confined space, trench rescue and vehicle extrication not only to the County but throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of JOEY T. STUMP Roanoke County to for more than thirty 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 091316-7.i EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO J. KAY H. PARR, CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR, UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS, J. Kay H. Parr was employed by Roanoke County on June 1, 1978; and WHEREAS, Ms. Parr retired on August 1, 2016, after thirty-eight years and two months of devoted, faithful and expert service to the Sheriff’s Office of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, Ms. Parr served as Deputy Sheriff, Administrative Secretary, Lead Dispatcher, Dispatcher and Control Room Operator with the Sheriff’s Office, during her tenure with Roanoke County and has served with professionalism and dedication in providing services to the citizens of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, during Ms. Parr’s time serving the citizens of Roanoke County, she has done so with great dedication and determination to ensure that she provides the highest level of service possible. Mrs. Parr has taken it upon herself to become versed in the aspects of VCIN and has assumed the responsibility of being the lead instructor for our agency. Mrs. Parr has dedicated the last 38 years of her life in service to the Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office and to the great citizens of our community. Mrs. Parr will be greatly missed leaving behind a legacy of hard work, determination and unparalleled service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of J. KAY H. PARR Roanoke County to for more than thirty-eight years of capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and September 13, 2016 401 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 A-091316-7.j 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. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report 2. Outstanding Debt Report 3. Treasurer's Statement of Accountability as of June 30, 2016 4. Treasurer's Statement of Accountability as of July 31, 2016 5. Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors on Funds Invested in the VML/VACO OPEB Pooled Trust IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS Supervisor Hooker stated she wanted to go back to Pastor Irby and what he did for our community. She was able to attend the service and it was very patriotic, very honoring of those who served and had fallen and also those that continue to serve, th being the 15 anniversary of 911. It was quite touching and God honoring and just wanted to thank Pastor Irby publically for all he does for our community. Supervisor McNamara wanted to congratulate the Valley Economic Development leaders and really all the leaders in the Valley for what they are doing. If you don’t think the Roanoke Valley is moving in the right direction, your head is in the sand because there have been some great announcements this year; great activity and there has been a lot of excitement. We have breweries, hockey teams, so much going on that really makes it a wonderful place to live. Congratulations. He also mentioned earlier there was a nice article in a national magazine; it is great. He certainly appreciates everyone’s hard work. Supervisor Bedrosian invited everyone to a life chain (it happens every year) the first Sunday in October and it is a great event with a couple of hundred people showing up at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road. Standing up for September 13, 2016 402 life; a very big issue in our country and just need to make sure the flicker is still out there so people can see we have a lot of prolife people in our community. Also, as he talks about every time. He asked that we nicely contact the United Way. United Way in the Roanoke Valley helps support Planned Parenthood and are only one of the five percent of United Ways around the county that gives money. Do it nicely. United Way does a lot of good things, but when we see things she should not be doing, he would ask that you talk to them, call them and let them know. Do the good things and don’t do the things you shouldn’t. Last thing, he missed the last meeting last month because his mom passed away. Most of you know, his wife passed away back in the May and now his mom passed away in mid-August and the only reason he mentioned it is that his mom was probably the biggest fan in watching Roanoke County board meetings. She did not know why he was getting involved in this, but she would watch from Baltimore. She was 80 years old, but she figured it out and was streaming it live and he loved her very much. She was a great woman and he will sorely miss thinking about her watching us from Baltimore. Supervisor Peters thanked all the Board members. We have been going through a lot of things; there is a lot of steps, whether it has been our strategic plan or Explore Park. He has been very thankful to have a Board that has participating in that. Everything continues because as he was kidding with Philip Thompson earlier and stated, “imagine a place” and he handed him a card and said, “No, reimagine 419.” He wanted to let everybody know that this Thursday, we will be taking steps to “reimage” what 419 will look like. It will take place this Thursday, September 15, 2016, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood. We would like to see as many folks there as possible as we look at the possibility of a 419 Town Center. He knows it has been in the news a lot over the sale of Tanglewood Mall. South Peak has been ongoing for a number of years with the new Texas Roadhouse up there and seems to be doing very well. There are a lot of things that could take place in this corridor. It is a very vibrant corridor and he will be there on Thursday night and he encourages the other Board members to be there because it will be a time when we can begin to reshape what this corridor looks like. He would also like to thank Mayor Lea. He was at the State of the City address along with st Mr. McNamara on the 1 and he was glad to see a number of things Roanoke City is doing and how as a community we are doing things together to move this whole region together. He thanked the employees, because without our employees on the front lines keeping our streets clean, safe, Fire and Rescue to Administration and all our employees for all they do. September 13, 2016 403 IN RE: ADJOURNMENT Chairman Peters adjourned the meeting at 4:23 p.m. • itted by: Approved by: ffr / i c 401, , , Deborah C. Ja- ,,l P. J.son P-ters Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board Chairman September 13, 2016 404 PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY