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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 June 2019. Audio and video recordings of
this meeting will be held on file for a minimum of five (5) years in the office of the Clerk to
the Board of Supervisors.
IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES
Before the meeting was called to order, a moment of silence was observed.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
IN RE: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman North called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. The roll call was
taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Phil C. North; Supervisors George G. Assaid,
Martha B. Hooker, David F. Radford and P. Jason Peters
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Daniel R. O’Donnell, County Administrator; Richard
Caywood, Assistant County Administrator; Rebecca Owens,
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 review Roanoke County's newly redesigned website
with the Board of Supervisors (Amy Whittaker, Public Information
Officer; Gray Craig, Web Content Manager)
Briefing was given by Mr. Craig. It was noted that the go live date is June
20, 2019.
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IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution of support for Recreational Access Program funding for
improvements to Chestnut Ridge Road in Explore Park (Doug
Blount, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
Mr. Blount outlined the resolution. Jason thanked Mr. Blount for working on
Explore Park. It was noted that with regard to the road, the potholes have been fixed and
new gravel has been put in over the last three weeks. Hope to have improvements done
by the end of the year if this resolution is approved.
RESOLUTION 061219-1 APPROVING A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
RECREATIONAL ACCESS PROGRAM FUNDING FOR
REDEVELOPMENT OF CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD IN EXPLORE
PARK IN THE VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Explore Park is owned by the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority
(VRFA) and is to be developed by the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation
and Tourism, through a 99-year lease executed on September 24, 2013, as a public
recreational facility serving the residents of the County of Roanoke and adjoining localities;
and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (VRFA) is authorized to
lease as lessor any real or personal property by Section 10.1-1603(1) of the Code of Virginia;
and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County is authorized to acquire property by lease by Section
15.2-1800(A) of the Code of Virginia and by Section 2.03 of the Roanoke County Charter;
and
WHEREAS, the existing private road network does not provide for adequate
access to Explore Park, and it is deemed necessary that improvements be made to
Chestnut Ridge Road to facilitate development of Explore Park, in accordance with the
Explore Park 2016 Adventure Plan adopted by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
on September 13, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the property on which this facility, Chestnut Ridge Road (private road),
is located in Explore Park has access to two public roadways: (1) Rutrough Road (State
Route 618) and (2) the Roanoke River Parkway, a federal road connecting the Blue Ridge
Parkway to Explore Park; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County is a local authority, in accordance with Section 33.2-
705 of the Code of Virginia, and has the powers vested on June 20, 1932, for
establishment of new highways in its respective jurisdiction, which shall, upon such
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establishment, become part of the secondary state highway system within Roanoke
County; and
WHEREAS, the procedure governing the allocation of recreational access funds as
set forth in Section 33.2-1510 of the Code of Virginia requires joint action by the Director
of the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Commonwealth
Transportation Board; and
WHEREAS, a statement of policy agreed upon between the said Director and
Board approves the use of such funds for the construction of access roads to publicly-
owned recreational or historical areas; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation has
designated Explore Park as a state public recreational area and has recommended to
the Commonwealth Transportation Board that recreational access funds be allocated to
develop an adequate access road and shared use path (i.e., bikeway project) to serve
Explore Park; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has duly adopted a zoning ordinance
pursuant to Article 7 (Section 15.2-2280 et seq), Chapter 22, Title 15.2 of the Code of
Virginia; and
WHEREAS, it appears to this Board of Supervisors that all requirements of the law
have been met to permit the Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation
to designate Explore Park as a public recreational facility and further permit the
Commonwealth Transportation Board to provide funds for access to this public recreation
area in accordance with Section 33.2-1510 of the Code of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors agrees, in keeping with the intent of Section
33.2-405 of the Code of Virginia, to use its good offices to reasonably protect the aesthetic
or cultural value of this road leading to or within areas of historical, natural or recreational
significance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, as follows:
1. That the Commonwealth Transportation Board is hereby requested to
allocate the necessary recreational access funds to provide a suitable
access road and shared use path (i.e., bikeway project) as hereinbefore
described.
2. That the County Administrator and/or his designee(s) be authorized to act on
behalf of the Board of Supervisors to execute any and all documents necessary
to secure the funding sought through the Recreational Access Program up to,
but not exceeding, $400,000 in state funds for an access road project and not
more than $75,000 for a shared use path (i.e., bikeway project).
3. That the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors hereby agrees that the
existing private road (Chestnut Ridge Road) will be reconstructed will
be added to and become part of the secondary system of highways, and
the constructed shared use path (i.e., bikeway project) will be added part of
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the secondary system of highways.
4. The County of Roanoke acknowledges that the State Environmental Review
Process (SERP) must be completed prior to any construction activity on this
project as a condition of the use of the Recreational Access Fund, if the
construction costs exceed $500,000.
5. The County of Roanoke hereby guarantees that the necessary environmental
analysis, mitigation, and fee simple right of way for this improvement, and
utility relocations or adjustments, if necessary, will be provided at no cost to
the Virginia Department of Transportation; and
6. The County of Roanoke acknowledges that no land disturbance activities may
occur within the limits of the proposed access project without the permission
of the Department of Transportation as a condition of the use of the
Recreational Access Fund.
7. That if Roanoke County subsequently elects to cancel this project the County
agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation for the total
amount of costs expended by the Department through the date the
Department is notified of such cancellation; Roanoke County also
acknowledges that it will be required to repay any funds previously reimbursed
that are later deemed ineligible by the Federal Highway Administration. and
8. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Radford and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
1. Resolution approving Roanoke County’s Secondary Road System
Six-Year Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2020-2025 (Megan
Cronise, Prinicipal Planner)
Ms. Cronise provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Supervisor Radford stated since he is fresh off the campaign trail, he had
received a lot of requests; the first one would be Franklin Street, which goes from Salem
to the back side of Fairway Forrest. He has gotten three or four calls from the same
citizen about the narrowness of that road. It has a lot more traffic since the new
development has been built up and the people from Fairway Forest use it as a back way
to get down to Salem.
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We had an incident where there might have been a problem with a bus going through
there this year. So it is not even on the radar. So, the homeowner calls us and tells us
VDOT has to do something and then VDOT says no, the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors has to do something about it. He would like to know where we are with that.
Ms. Cronise responded that staff have had calls about it on and off for the several years
and in talking with Brian Blevins from VDOT, he received another call today.
Mr. Blevins was in attendance and advised he had received a call today.
He has spoken to Richard Caywood about it in the past as well. Staff is aware of the
issue. He advised VDOT had looked at it a few years ago and it would be a very
expensive proposition; not that they could not take it on, but funding through the
Secondary Six-Year Plan would be problematic as you only receive in the neighborhood
of $1.2 million, $350,000 a year and the unpaved roads would not be eligible. So, they
would have to look for other ways to fund it. It would be in the millions, so it would take
quite a while to fund it. If we want to talk about it in between now and next year to add it
as a priority and look for ways to fund it, we would be happy to work with staff and the
Board.
Supervisor Assaid asked if the condition on Franklin Street is not unique
throughout Roanoke County with Mr. Blevins responding in the affirmative.
Chairman North opened and closed the public hearing with no citizens to
speak on this agenda item.
RESOLUTION 061219-2 APPROVING THE SECONDARY SIX-
YEAR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020
THROUGH 2025 AND THE CONSTRUCTION PRIORITY LIST AND
ESTIMATED ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020
WHEREAS, Sections 33.2-331 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended)
provides the opportunity for Roanoke County to work with the Virginia Department of
Transportation in developing a Secondary Six-Year Road Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, this Board had previously agreed to assist in the preparation of the
Secondary Six-Year Road Improvement Plan, in accordance with Virginia Department of
Transportation policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing which was duly advertised on the proposed
Secondary Six-Year Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2025 and Construction
Priority List and Estimated Allocations for Fiscal Year 2020 was held on June 12, 2019,
to receive comments and recommendations on Roanoke County’s Secondary Six-Year
Road Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2025 as well as the Construction Priority
List and Estimated Allocations for Fiscal Year 2020.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does
hereby approve the Secondary Six-Year Road Improvement Plan for Roanoke County for
Fiscal Years 2020-2025; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does also hereby
approve the Construction Priority List and Estimated Allocations for Fiscal Year 2020; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution duly attested to be
forthwith forwarded to the Virginia Department of Transportation Salem Residency Office
along with a duly attested copy of the proposed Roanoke County Secondary Six-Year
Road Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2025 by the Clerk to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance authorizing the vacation of 1.0298 acre portion of an
unimproved right-of-way shown as Sleepy Hollow Drive on the map
of Southern Pines Development in plat book 2, page 138 of the
Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, said right-of-way is
located in the Cave Spring Magisterial District (Tarek Moneir,
Acting Director of Development Services)
Mr. Moneir advised there were no changes and no comments since last
meeting.
Chairman North opened and closed the public hearing with no citizens to
speak on this item.
ORDINANCE 061219-3 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF A
1.029-ACRE PORTION OF AN UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY
SHOWN AS SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE ON THE MAP OF
SOUTHERN PINES DEVELOMENT IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 138
OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK’S
OFFICE, SAID RIGHT-OF WAY IS LOCATED IN THE CAVE
SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the map of Southern Pines subdivision, dated May 14, 1940, and
recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat
Book 2, page 138, established a street designated as Sleepy Hollow Drive of variable
width; and
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WHEREAS, Old Heritage Corporation, the petitioner, present owner and developer
of the neighborhood that was formerly designated as the above-mentioned Southern
Pines subdivision, proposes to vacate an undeveloped 1.0298-acre (44,858 S.F.) portion
of Sleepy Hollow Drive; Old Heritage proposes to vacate the section of Sleepy Hollow
Drive between its intersections with Southern Pines Drive (State Route 1591) and with
Hunt Camp Road (State Route 1425); and
WHEREAS, this section of Sleepy Hollow Drive has never been improved or
accepted into the Virginia State Secondary Road System; and
WHEREAS, § 15.2-2271 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended) requires that
such action be accomplished by the adoption of an ordinance by the governing body; and
WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by Section 15.2-2204 of the Code
of Virginia (1950, as amended), and the first reading of this ordinance was held on May
28, 2019; the public hearing and second reading of this ordinance was held on June 12,
2019.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That 1.0298 acres (44,858 S.F.) of that unimproved, unused portion of that
right-of-way designated as “Sleepy Hollow Drive” on Plat Book 2, Page 138 of the
Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, as shown and designated on the plat titled
“Exhibit Showing Portion of Sleepy Hollow Drive Right-Of-Way Vacation to Become Part
of Hunting Hills – Section No. 29, Situated Along Hunt Camp Rd., Sleepy Hollow Dr,
Southern Pines Dr. and the Terminus of Overland Drive,” prepared by Lumsden
Associates, P.C. and dated April 15, 2019, (Attachment “A”, which is incorporated herein)
is hereby vacated and closed to the extent that any public or County interest may exist.
2. That fee simple title to the subject portion of Sleepy Hollow Drive shall vest
as provided by law; the vacated area of land shall be added to and combined with the
abutting properties, in compliance with the Roanoke County Subdivision and Zoning
Ordinances, and other applicable laws and regulations, and as depicted on Attachment
“A”.
3. That all costs and expenses associated herewith, including but not limited
to publication, survey and recordation costs, shall be the responsibility of the Petitioner,
Old Heritage Corporation.
4. That the County Administrator, or any Assistant County Administrator, is
hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions as may be
necessary to accomplish the provisions of this ordinance, all of which shall be on form
approved by the County Attorney.
5. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption,
and a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in accordance with Section 15.2-2272 of the Cove of
Virginia (1950, as amended).
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On motion of Supervisor Assaid to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION 061219-4 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS
ITEM H- CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for June 12,
2019, 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 2
inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes – May 14, 2019
2. Proclamation recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Wolf Creek Greenway
and expressing appreciation to Lyndell "Lynn" and Peggy Bryant for their
distinguished service to Roanoke County
On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Radford and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
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IN RE: CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
William Skaff of 4815 Farmington Place Court stated “he respectfully asks,
again, that the Board of Supervisors not approve the Reimagine 419 Plan. Previously, I
have discussed quality of life issues. Today I will discuss budget issues. Unelected
government officials say that density means growth, and growth means increased tax
revenue, which will eliminate, or forestall, the need for tax increases. First, Roanoke
County can grow without density. Permitting guidelines should specify the appropriate
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ratio between the natural and built environments for development parcels. Then the rustic
character of the County can be preserved while growth continues. Second, the only thing
that grows with density is taxes and government. While growth does increase tax
revenues, it does not result in more available funds for existing expenses. There are few,
if any, economies of scale. Expanded services for additional residents must be financed
by additional tax dollars. Eventually, population growth will be the reason for raising taxes.
Further, unelected government officials tell us that tax increases will be necessary in the
future to maintain essential services. Yet Reimagine 419 and other town center plans
indicate that they already have excess funding—they are able to spend taxpayer
dollars now to create and pay consultants for development plans for private
property. Typical is the Tanglewood Mall property, where the County has meticulously
planned development in three stages, the last of which covers the parking lot with
buildings. There is a difference between general comprehensive planning—the
appropriate purview of the County—and specific development plans for parcels of
private property, which the town center plans primarily are. The comprehensive plan
may identify specific properties for development or redevelopment, but it does not then do
the planning for the owners. Private property owners are supposed to pay for their own
development plans, not County residents at large. Owners then present their plans for
permitting, when the County conducts zoning and other evaluations before approval.
Similarly, private businesses should pay for their own market research—which is
what the Reimagine 419 online survey actually is—not the County. The Reimagine 419
Plan is not consistent with the spirit of the comprehensive Roanoke County 2005
Community Plan. The Cave Spring Community Plan section, based on neighborhood
council meetings, speaks of “open space, retention of natural vegetation and extensive
landscaping” and “scenic vistas.” “Increased density” is “justified” only on “site design
considerations,” unfavorable here. This raises the issue of
accountability. Apparently, there are planning personnel who do not appreciate or
sympathize with the rustic character of Roanoke County, valued by residents and visitors
alike, according to The Roanoke magazine and Expedia surveys. Employees whose
agenda is to transform the County into a predominantly urban area through density
development should be encouraged to change direction. More broadly, the purpose
and objectives of the Planning Department’s projects need to be examined. Regarding
funding, if this Department has extra money to supply development plans for private
property, then its budget must be too large. There is a virtue in limited government—no
time or money to go against the wishes of the people, as Reimagine 419 clearly does.
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IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor Hooker moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Radford carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Hooker congratulated Mr. Radford. She looked at the
candidates that ran in that race, reached out to citizens and then left it up to the citizens
to make the decision, their chose for representation. They chose Mr. Radford for the
Windsor Hills District, so congratulations. She is privileged to be the only candidate for
the Catawba District on the November ballot and it is not something that she takes lightly.
She will continue to reach out to her constituents and listen to their needs and concerns
and she appreciates it and thank you for the honor of continuing to serve our County.
Supervisor Radford advised he was very grateful for the voter turnout
yesterday affirming me as their Supervisor on the November ballot for the Windsor Hills
District, but today he is back in business for the County and look forward to continuing to
do that work and continue to talk to the citizens and all the different precincts that voted.
Ready to get back to work.
Supervisor North stated that he attend on June 7, 2019, an opening of a
new Bank of Botetourt and Virginia Mountain Mortgage at 3232 Electric Road and wants
to welcome them to the community and hope they have many years of successful banking
and financial business. Under Economic Development, Roanoke County is partnering
with the City of Roanoke and the Small Business Development Center to present “Scaling
up your Business” workshop. Representatives and partners are the Roanoke Regional
Small Business Development Center will provide participants with the foundation and
strategies needed to accelerate profit and growth. The workshop is free to participants
and will be held on July 18, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the South County
Library. To register or if you need more information, you can contact Economic
Development Department at 772-2070.
IN RE: CLOSED MEETING
At 3:42 p.m., Supervisor North moved to go into closed meeting followed by
work sessions pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711.A.3 Discussion or
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consideration of the acquisition of real property for public purpose, or of the disposition of
publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect
the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, namely Hollins Road
properties and Section 2.2-3711.A.19 Discussion of plans to protect public safety as it
relates to terrorist activity or specific cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities and briefings
by staff members, legal counsel or law enforcement or emergency service officials
concerning actions taken to respond to such matters or a related threat to public safety
where discussion in an open meeting would jeopardize the safety of any person or the
security of any facility, building, structure, information technology system or software
program, namely the Mountain Valley Pipeline project
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Assaid and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
The closed session was held from 3:57 p.m. until 4:41 p.m.
IN RE: CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
At 4:41 p.m., Supervisor North moved to return to open session and adopt
the certification resolution.
RESOLUTION 061219-5 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. 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 North to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
Note: Due to technical difficulties, there is no audio recording of the
work session.
1. Joint work session between the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors and the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission (Phil
C. North, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors)
Supervisor North welcomed the Airport Commission. Chairman Gust
opened his meeting with a roll call. In attendance from the Airport Commission were the
following: W. William Gust, Chair Dr. N.L. Bishop, Member Dr. Randy Clements, Vice
Chair Cynthia Lawrence, Member Gary Powers, Member Tim Bradshaw, Executive
Director Brad Boettcher, Director of Marketing and Air Service Development Jay Ball,
Director of Facilities and Grounds Ben Cook, Director of Public Safety Cathy Bowman,
Commission Secretary/Administrative Office Supervisor H. Harwell Darby, General
Counsel.
The meeting was turned over to Tim Bradshaw for a PowerPoint
presentation, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Clerk to the Board. Mr. Bradshaw
noted the need to add Salem to the Commission. Mr. Bradshaw stated they are now
working on a master plan.
Supervisor North asked if they have talked to the legislature with Mr.
Bradshaw advising they were going to, but wanted to start with the local representatives
first.
Mr. Bradshaw indicated they are looking to acquire land, would love to be
another Amazon fulfillment center. He indicated their hangers are at full capacity.
Supervisor North inquired if they have land for new terminals with Mr.
Bradshaw responding in the affirmation stating the old terminal site.
The work session was held from 5:07 p.m. until 5:55 p.m.
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2. Joint work session with the Board of Supervisors and Economic
Development Authority (Dan O'Donnell, County Administrator, Jill
Loope, Director of Economic Development)
Steve Musselwhite, Chairman of the Economic Development Authority
(EDA) called the EDA into session. In attendance from the EDA were the following: Steve
Anderson, Max Beyer, Michael Cagle, Stephen Musselwhite, Kirtesh Patel, Kyle
Richardson, Sunny Shad, Linwood Windley and Greg Apostolou.
Presentation started with Dan O’Donnell who reviewed the first part of the
PowerPoint presentation. Jill Loope, Director of Economic Development then went
through the remainder of the presentation, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk to the
Board of Supervisors office.
Supervisor Radford commented on the Façade Grant and how new
fascades dress up properties. Mr. Anderson stated he would like to see on Brambleton.
Supervisor Radford responded that sidewalks would come first. Mr. Shah advised he felt
if it was done on a County-wide basis it would help commercially.
Mr. O’Donnell advised we need to take a relook and see what is best for
today.
Mr. O’Donnell stated there will be individuals from the community to help
choose the New Economic and Community Development Director and will need input
from the EDA.
Mr. Musselwhite stated the EDA has been a totally reactive role and what
does the Board see their role moving forward; they are willing to do more than they have
been doing. Where do we go as a group? Supervisor North responded that we need to
determine where we are going as a group and need to have conversations, emails, even
a cup of coffee. He also feels that Board member and EDA members need to have dialog
with the businesses.
Supervisor Hooker stated she felt that since the EDA are in the community
and know the players, she thinks it would be good to use the EDA members as
ambassadors and help the Board make the connections. We need to keep everyone in
the loop and help us be creative.
Supervisor Radford stated we should look at the Board similar to the
Planning Commission to help us vet things out before it comes before the Board.
Mr. Musselwhite stated there is willingness on their part, they just need to
know how to put the plan together.
Mr. Beyer stated the Economic Development Authority and the Department
of Economic Development are not the same thing. The mission of the EDA is very limited.
He stated he felt that if we are going to make good decisions, they need to know what is
going on. To meet the maximum contribution, needs a recognized mission.
Supervisor North stated that is correct, a strategy plan.
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Mr. Windley asked what is causing the decline in population with Mr.
O'Donnell responding that there are more deaths than births.
Supervisor North advised the group that the Virginia Housing Authority is in
the process of a study and Mr. O'Donnell advised the Roanoke Regional Partnership is
working on a study as well.
Mr. Richardson commented that we need to look at a 10,000 view of the
Roanoke Valley.
Supervisor North commented that we need to go on visits to different areas.
Ms. Loope advised the group that Jay Brenchick was leaving the County.
Supervisor Peters thanked the EDA for attending today's meeting. We are
now left with Carillon. What do we want our community to look like, what businesses do
we want and what are we doing to sell the entire region.
Supervisor Peters added we need a regional technology center to stay here
along with business partnerships.
Mr. Musselwhite added that we need a better job of telling our story.
This work session was held from 6:07 pm until 7:21 p.m.
IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman North adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
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