HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/2016 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 2016
RESOLUTION 122016-1EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TOJUDITH G.
STOKES, REGISTRAR, UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN
TWELVE (12) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS,Judith G. Stokeswas employed by Roanoke County onNovember 15,
2004; and
WHEREAS,Ms. Stokes will retire on January 1, 2017,after twelve years and two
months of devoted, faithful and expertserviceto Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS,during Ms. Stokes tenure as Registrar, she has served with
professionalism and dedication in providing services to the citizens of Roanoke County;
and
WHEREAS, during Ms. Stokestime with Roanoke Countyshe implemented the
successful use of touch screen voting equipment mandated by the Commonwealth of
Virginia as well as electronic poll books, and most recently the state ordered system of
voting equipment which utilizes paper ballots with optical scanners.
She maintained and trained a staff of 300 officers of election while often conducting
as many as five elections in a given year.
She encouraged voter registration and participation in the County which increased
the rolls to 69000.
Her legacy in the County will live on long after her departure from active service.
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 toJUDITH G. STOKESfor more than twelve years of capable, loyal
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016
RESOLUTION 122016-2APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM
THE PIPELINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR FILING WITH THE
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION ROANOKE
COUNTY'S COMMENTS ON THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY PROJECT
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2015, 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 September 16, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
issued the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has indicated that it
intends to issue the Final Environmental Impact Statement on March 10, 2017, which will
initiate the 90-day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline ending on June 8, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement represents
one of Roanoke County’s last significant opportunities to provide input to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission on the Mountain Valley Pipeline Project; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement’s findings and conclusions
regarding certain impacts of the proposed project are not based on substantial evidence
in the record and lack supporting documentation; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement does not adequately
consider alternative mitigation measures that would better mitigate or avoid the
environmental impacts of the projects, including wetland crossings and the crossing of
the Roanoke River; and
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WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement does not address all
reasonably foreseeable facilities needed for the project or the cumulative impacts of the
project; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement does not provide an
adequate basis for verifying compliance with Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP-12) or the
Clean Water Act (CWA) section 404(b)(1) guidelines nor does it satisfy the Forest
Service’s obligation to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) prior to
amending the land resource and management plan; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission did not provide adequate
avenues for the dissemination of information to the public nor did it provide an opportunity
for true and open public comment and discussion related to the Draft Environmental
Impact Statement; and
WHEREAS, under the Natural Gas Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission is responsible for compiling the “consolidated record” which serves as the
basis for final decision making by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other
regulating agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has broad authority to
require the project record to be presented in a manner that is transparent and reasonably
accessible to County Staff, the Roanoke County Pipeline Advisory Committee, and the
public; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Pipeline Advisory Committee met on December
12, 2016 to review these matters.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016
ORDINANCE122016-3ACCEPTINGTHE CONVEYANCE OF SIXTEEN
(16)PARCELS OF UNIMPROVED REAL ESTATETO THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS,FOR THE EXTENSION OF IVYLAND ROAD, VINTON
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, sixteen(16) adjacent land owners desireto donate portions of their
property in fee simple to the County of Roanoke for right-of-way purposestoimprove the
roadway and construct a cul-de-sac at the terminus of Ivyland Roadas part of Roanoke
County’s Rural AdditionProject funded in partnership with the Virginia Departmentof
Transportation (VDOT); and
WHEREAS, Sharon E. Starkey;William T. and Melanie J. Cassel; Russell N.
Poindexter; Delores Poindexter, Tony Reid Poindexter, Douglas C.Poindexter, Jr., Linda
Poindexter Moyer, Judy Paulette Roberts,andRicky Lee Poindexter;Dacal-Teijeiro
Properties, LLC;Russell N. Poindexter;Bruce L. Leftwich; Kenneth H. Roberts, Ruth
Roberts WhartonJordan,and Deborah H. Pulley; John N. Leffell and Melissa R. Leffell;
Angela Ann Taylor, Dorothea ChristinaTaylor,and Carolyn P. Barlow; Anthony D.
Preston and Annie H. Preston; Dorothea ChristinaTaylor and Carl H. Legans; Victoria M.
Poindexter; Frank H. English and Sylveria K. English;Douglas C.Poindexter and Cheryl
R. Poindexter; and Tony R. Poindexter have freely and voluntarily executeddeeds
conveying portions of their properties to the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Roanoke, Virginia,thus allowingthe Board of Supervisorsto obtain ownership of the
property requiredfor purposesofroad construction upon approval of this ordinance and
recordation of thedeeds; and
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WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the RoanokeCounty Charter directs thatconveyance
of real estate interests to the County of Roanoke be accomplished by ordinance; the first
reading of this ordinance washeldonDecember 6, 2016, and the second reading and
public hearing washeld on December 20, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1.That the donationfrom Sharon E. Starkeyofapproximately 0.0006acreof
real estate for purposes of location and construction of Ivyland Roadas shown onexhibit
entitled “ExhibitA”showing right-of-way being conveyed to Board of Supervisors,
Roanoke Countyby SHARON E. STARKEY,Roanoke County tax mapparcel#80.03-01-
15.00,situated along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia,
dated June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized and approved.
2.That the donationfrom William T. and Melanie J. Casselof approximately
0.0033acreof real estate for purposes of locationand constructionof Ivyland Road, as
shown on exhibitentitled “ExhibitB”showing right-of-way being conveyed to Board of
Supervisors, Roanoke County by WILLIAM T. AND MELANIE J. CASSEL,Roanoke
County tax map parcel #80.03-01-14.00,situated along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial
District, Roanoke County, Virginia,dated June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized and
approved.
3.That the donationfrom Russell N. Poindexterof approximately 0.0047acre
of real estate for purposes of location and construction of Ivyland Road,as shown on
exhibitentitled “ExhibitC”showing right-of-way being conveyed to Board of Supervisors,
Roanoke County by RUSSELL N. POINDEXTER,Roanoke County taxmap parcel
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#80.03-01-13.00,situated along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial District, Roanoke
County, Virginia,dated June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized and approved.
4.That the donation from Delores Poindexter, Tony Reid Poindexter, Douglas
C.Poindexter, Jr., Linda Poindexter Moyer, Judy Paulette Roberts and Ricky Lee
Poindexterof approximately 0.0382acreof real estate for purposes of location and
construction of Ivyland Road, as shown on exhibitentitled “Exhibit D”showing right-of-
way being conveyed to Board of Supervisors, Roanoke County by DELORES
POINDEXTER,TONY REID POINDEXTER, DOUGLAS C. POINDEXTER, JR., LINDA
POINDEXTER MOYER, JUDY PAULETTE ROBERTS and RICKY LEE POINDEXTER,
Roanoke County taxmap parcel #80.03-01-12.00situated along Ivyland Road,Vinton
Magisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia,dated June 24,2016, is hereby authorized
and approved.
5.That the donation from Dacal-Teijeiro Properties, LLCof approximately
0.0433acreof real estate for purposes of location and construction of Ivyland Road, as
shown on exhibitentitled “ExhibitE”showing right-of-way being conveyed to Board of
Supervisors, Roanoke County by DACAL-TEIJEIRO PROPERTIES, LLC, Roanoke
County taxmap parcel #80.03-01-11.00,situated along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial
District, Roanoke County, Virginia,dated June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized and
approved.
6.That the donation from Russell N. Poindexterof approximately 0.0336acre
of real estate for purposes of location and construction of Ivyland Road, as shown on
exhibitentitled “ExhibitF”showing right-of-way being conveyed to Board of Supervisors,
Roanoke County by RUSSELL N. POINDEXTER,Roanoke County taxmap parcel
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#80.03-01-10.00situated along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial District, Roanoke
County, Virginia,dated June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized and approved.
7.That the donation from Bruce L. Leftwichof approximately 0.0321acreof
real estate for purposes of location and construction of Ivyland Road, as shown on exhibit
entitled “Exhibit G”showing right-of-way being conveyed to Board of Supervisors,
Roanoke County by BRUCE L. LEFTWICH,Roanoke County taxmapparcel #80.03-01-
09.00situated along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia,
dated June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized and approved.
8.That the donation from Kenneth H. Roberts, Ruth Roberts WhartonJordan
and Deborah H. Pulleyof approximately 0.0719acreof real estate for purposes of location
and construction of Ivyland Road, as shown on exhibitentitled “Exhibit H”showing right-
of-way being conveyed to Board of Supervisors, Roanoke County by KENNETH H.
ROBERTS, RUTH ROBERTS WHARTONJORDAN,AND DEBORAH H. PULLEY,
Roanoke County taxmap parcel #80.03-01-08.00,situated along Ivyland Road,Vinton
Magisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia,dated June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized
and approved.
9.That the donation from John N. Leffell and Melissa R. Leffellof
approximately 0.0835acreof real estate for purposes of location and construction of
Ivyland Road, as shown on exhibitentitled “Exhibit I”showing right-of-way being
conveyed to Board of Supervisors, Roanoke County by JOHN N. LEFFELL AND
MELISSA R. LEFFELL,Roanoke County taxmapparcel #80.03-01-06.00,situated along
Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia,dated June 24, 2016,
is hereby authorized and approved.
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10.That the donation from Angela Ann Taylor, Dorothea ChristinaTaylor and
Carolyn P. Barlowof approximately 0.0189acreof real estate for purposes of location
and construction of Ivyland Road, as shown on exhibitentitled “Exhibit J”showing right-
of-way being conveyed to Board of Supervisors, Roanoke County by ANGELA ANN
TAYLOR, DOROTHEA CHRISTINATAYLOR,AND CAROLYN P. BARLOW,Roanoke
County taxmap parcel #80.00-02-17.00,situated along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial
District, Roanoke County, Virginia dated June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized and
approved.
11.That the donation from Anthony D. Preston and Annie H. Prestonof
approximately 0.0395acreof real estate for purposes of location and construction of
Ivyland Road, as shown on exhibitentitled “Exhibit K”showing right-of-way being
conveyed to Board of Supervisors, Roanoke County by ANTHONY D. PRESTON AND
ANNIE H. PRESTON,Roanoke County taxmap parcel #80.03-01-05.00situated along
Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia,dated June 24, 2016,
is hereby authorized and approved.
12.That the donation from Dorothea ChristinaTaylor and Carl H. Legansof
approximately 0.0579acreof real estate for purposes of location and construction of
Ivyland Road, as shown on exhibitentitled “Exhibit L”showing right-of-way being
conveyed to Board of Supervisors, Roanoke County by DOROTHEA CHRISTINA
TAYLOR AND CARL H. LEGANS,Roanoke County taxmapparcel #80.03-01-03.00
situated along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia,dated
June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized and approved.
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13.That the donation from Victoria M. Poindexterof approximately 0.1197acre
of real estate for purposes of location and construction of Ivyland Road, as shown on
exhibitentitled “Exhibit M”showing right-of-way being conveyed to Board of Supervisors,
Roanoke County by VICTORIA M. POINDEXTER,Roanoke County taxmapparcel
#80.00-01-02.00,situated along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial District, Roanoke
County, Virginia,dated June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized and approved.
14.That the donation from Frank H. Englishand Sylveria K. Englishof
approximately 0.0501acreof real estate for purposes of location and construction of
Ivyland Road, as shown on exhibitentitled “Exhibit N”showing right-of-way being
conveyed to Board of Supervisors, Roanoke County by FRANK H. ENGLISHAND
SYLVERIA K. ENGLISH,Roanoke County taxmap parcel #80.03-01-01.01,situated
along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia,dated June 24,
2016, is hereby authorized and approved.
15.That the donation from Douglas C.Poindexter and Cheryl R. Poindexterof
approximately 0.0887acreof real estate for purposes of location and construction of
Ivyland Road, as shown on exhibitentitled “Exhibit O”showing right-of-way being
conveyed to Board of Supervisors, Roanoke County by DOUGLAS C.POINDEXTER
AND CHERYL R. POINDEXTER,Roanoke County taxmap parcel #80.03-01-01.00,
situated along Ivyland Road,VintonMagisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia,dated
June 24, 2016, is hereby authorized and approved.
16.That the donation from Tony R. Poindexterof approximately 0.0492acreof
real estate for purposes of location and construction of Ivyland Road, as shown on exhibit
entitled “Exhibit P”showing right-of-way being conveyed to Board of Supervisors,
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016
RESOLUTION 122016-4.aEXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TOHANSFORD B.
LEAKE, FINANCE MANAGER, UPON HISRETIREMENT AFTER MORE
THAN FIVE (5)YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS,Hansford B. Leake was employed by Roanoke County on June 13,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leake retired on November 1, 2016, after five (5) years and five (5)
months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS,during Mr. Leake’stenure as Finance Manager, he has served with
professionalism and dedication in providing services to the citizens of Roanoke County;
and
WHEREAS, duringMr. Leake’stime with Roanoke Countyhe was responsible for
overseeing and providing excellent customer services to the Roanoke County
Departments, Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority, and the Roanoke County School
system as related to all payroll functions and services; and
WHEREAS,Mr. Leake was responsible for providing excellent customer service to
the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for their accounting records, monthly financial
reports and annual audit; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leake was an important member of the Roanoke County finance
audit team; and
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 toHANSFORD B. LEAKEfor more than five (5)years of capable, loyal and
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ACTION NO. A-122016-4.b
ITEM NO. K-3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:December 20, 2016
AGENDA ITEM:Confirmation of appointments to the Blue Ridge Behavioral
Healthcare Board of Directors and the Western Virginia
Regional Jail Authority
SUBMITTED BY:Deborah Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY:Thomas C. Gates
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Confirmation of appointments
BACKGROUND:
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare:
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare has recommended the appointment of Daniel R.
O'Donnell, Assistant County Administrator to fill the vacancy of Linda Manns who has
served her final three-year term.
Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority:
The following one-year terms expire on December 31, 2016:
·Sheriff Eric Orange
·Chief Deputy Sheriff Steve Turner (alternate)
·Rebecca Owens
·Daniel R. O’Donnell (alternate)
·Joseph P. McNamara
·Martha B. Hooker (alternate)
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DISCUSSION:
It is the consensus recommendation of the Board to appoint the following:
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare:
Daniel R. O’Donnell, Assistant County Administrator to a three-year term, which will
expire December 31, 2019
Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority:
The following one-year terms to expire on December 31, 2017:
·Sheriff Eric Orange
·Chief Deputy Sheriff Steve Turner (alternate)
·Rebecca Owens
·Daniel R. O’Donnell (alternate)
·Joseph P. McNamara
·Martha B. Hooker (alternate)
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the recommendations.
VOTE:
Supervisor Petersmoved to confirm the appointmentsand Supervisor Hookerseconded
the motion. Motion approved.
YesNoAbsent
Mr. Assaid
Mr. Bedrosian
Ms. Hooker
Mr. McNamara
Mr. Peters
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cc: Debbie Bonniwell, MBA, LCSW, CEO Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care
Sheriff Eric Orange
Chief Deputy Sheriff Steve Turner (alternate)
Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance
Daniel R. O’Donnell (alternate), Assistant County Administrator
Supervisor Joseph P. McNamara
Supervisor Martha B. Hooker (alternate)
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ACTION NO. A-122016-4.c
ITEM NO. K-4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:December 20, 2016
AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate grant funds in theamount of
$11,667 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice
Services to the Roanoke County Police Department
SUBMITTED BY:Howard Hall
Chief of Police
APPROVED BY:Thomas C. Gates
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $11,667 from the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to the Roanoke County Police
Department.
BACKGROUND:
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is making federal Byrne
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds available for Policing in the 21st Century grants to
improve collaboration between law enforcement agencies in Virginia and the
communities they serve.
DISCUSSION:
The DCJS awarded the Roanoke County Police Department (RCPD) agrant to host a
regional training program on constitutional policing and fair and impartial policing for
sworn personnel. RCPD plans to incorporate several of the core elements of this
training into the basic law enforcement academy training curriculum. The grant is a one-
time grant for the amount of $11,667.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Awarded grant funds total $11,667 which includes a required local match of 10%. The
RCPD will meet the match of $1,167 through hosting the training at the South County
Library.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends accepting and allocating grant funds in the amount of $11,667 from
the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to the Roanoke County Police
Department.
VOTE:
Supervisor Peters moved to accept and allocate the fundsand Supervisor Hooker
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
YesNoAbsent
Mr. Assaid
Mr. Bedrosian
Ms. Hooker
Mr. McNamara
Mr. Peters
cc: Howard B. Hall, Chief of Police
Rebecca Owens, Director of Finance
Christopher Bever, Director of Management and Budget
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