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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 third Tuesday and the second
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of December 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 an invocation was given by Pastor
Ken Nienke of Fellowship Community Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by
all present.
IN RE: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman North called the meeting to order at 3:03 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, Peter S. Lubeck, Acting
County Attorney; Amy Whittaker, Public Information Officer
and Deborah C. Jacks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board
IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman North stated the petitioner on agenda item K. Bane International
Company, LLC to obtain a Special Use Permit in a AG -3, Agricultural/Rural Preserve,
District to operate a campground on approximately 48.06 acres, located at 2745 Loch
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Haven Lake Drive, Catawba Magisterial District has been postponed at the request of
the petitioner. As a result, there is no need to have an evening session at 7:00 p.m. He
proposed that items L.1 and L.2 New Business be moved on the agenda to be
considered immediately following item I — Work session. The closed session items will
be considered after Reports and Inquiries from Board Members. There were no
objections.
IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
1. Recognition of the Police Department and Emergency
Communications for their re -accreditation by the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) (Chief
Howard Hall and Susan Slough, Assistant Director of
Communications and Information Technology)
Recognition was given.
IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution implementing a pilot program to establish fees and
regulations to facilitate the operation of Bicycle and E -Scooter
Sharing Companies in the County (Peter Lubeck, Acting County
Attorney)
Mr. Lubeck outlined the request for resolution. There was no discussion.
RESOLUTION 121719-1 IMPLEMENTING A PILOT PROGRAM
TO ESTABLISH FEES AND REGULATIONS TO FACILITATE
THE OPERATION OF BICYCLE AND E -SCOOTER SHARING
COMPANIES IN THE COUNTY
WHEREAS, in 2019, the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia
enacted Section 46.2-1315 of the Code of Virginia, in which it authorizes counties to
regulate (by ordinance, any governing body action, or administrative action) the
operation of motorized skateboards or scooters, bicycles, or electric power -assisted
bicycles (hereafter "shared mobility devices") for hire, provided that such regulation or
other governing body or administrative action exists prior to January 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, although several businesses that offer shared mobility devices for
hire have located or expressed an intent to locate in neighboring localities, no such
business has hitherto requested to operate in the County; and
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WHEREAS, the County desires to proactively assess the viability of shared
mobility devices in the County and to understand the parameters that will allow these
devices to operate effectively and to avoid any public nuisance under the authority of
Virginia Code § 15.2-2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1) That the Board of Supervisors directs County staff to develop and implement
a pilot program to establish fees and regulations to license and facilitate the
operation of shared mobility device companies in the County.
2) The regulations in the pilot program shall be established and amended, as
needed, by administrative action.
3) Insofar as there is no present indication that any shared mobility device
company desires to operate in the County, the Board will not set an expiration
date on the pilot program. If and when County staff are able to develop further
recommendations for permanent regulations, based on a period of pilot
program implementation, the Board directs staff to bring such
recommendations before the Board for further consideration.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
discussion.
2. Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia consenting to the amendment of special assessment
revenue note, series 2012, of the South Peak Community
Development Authority and Related Note Purchase Agreement
(Rebecca Owens, Assistant County Administrator; Richard
Caywood, Assistant County Administrator)
Mr. Caywood outlined the request for resolution. There was no
RESOLUTION 121719-2 OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, CONSENTING TO THE
AMENDMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE NOTE,
SERIES 2012, OF THE SOUTH PEAK COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE RELATED NOTE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia (the "Board of
Supervisors"), established the South Peak Community Development Authority (the
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"Authority") for the purpose of assisting in the development of certain infrastructure
improvements (the "Improvements") described in Exhibit B to the Memorandum of
Understanding dated as of February 1, 2011 (the "Memorandum of Understanding"),
between Roanoke County, Virginia (the "County") and Slate Hill I LLC; and
WHEREAS, Section 1 of the Memorandum of Understanding provides that the
Authority may not issue revenue bonds without first receiving the consent of the Board
of Supervisors to do so; and
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2012, pursuant to the Memorandum of
Understanding and with the prior consent of the Board of Supervisors, the Authority
issued its Special Assessment Revenue Note, Series 2012 (the "2012 Note"), and sold
the 2012 Note to Carter Bank & Trust (the "Bank"), pursuant to a Note Purchase
Agreement dated as of December 1, 2012 (the "Note Purchase Agreement"), between
the Authority and the Bank; and
WHEREAS, the Bank has offered to reduce the interest rate on the 2012 Note
from 6.5% to 6% and counsel to the Authority has advised that the reduction will result
in a "reissuance" of the 2012 Note for federal tax purposes; and
WHEREAS, on November 26, 2019, the Board of the Authority adopted a
resolution (the "Authority Resolution") authorizing the amendment of the 2012 Note and
the Note Purchase Agreement to reflect the lower interest rate and requesting that the
Board of Supervisors consent to such amendments pursuant to the Memorandum of
Understanding; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority Resolution has been attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA -
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IRGINIA:1. The Board of Supervisors hereby consents to and approves the
amendment of the 2012 Note and the Note Purchase Agreement to reflect the reduction
in the interest rate from 6.50% to 6% as provided in the Authority Resolution.
2. The approval of the amendment of the 2012 Note does not constitute an
endorsement of the 2012 Note. The 2012 Note shall continue to be payable solely from
revenues received by the Authority. The 2012 Note, as amended, shall not be deemed
to constitute a debt, liability, or obligation of the County and shall not impact upon the
debt capacity of the County.
3. All acts and doings of the officers of the County and members of the
Board of Supervisors that are in conformity with the purposes and intent of this
resolution shall be, and the same hereby are, in all respects approved and confirmed.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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Exhibit A
RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH PEAK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF THE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2012, AND THE
RELATED NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND REQUESTING THE
CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA, TO SUCH AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2012, the South Peak Community Development
Authority (the "Authority") issued its $7,000,000 Special Assessment Revenue Note,
Series 2012 (the "2012 Note"), for the purpose of assisting in the development of certain
infrastructure improvements described in Exhibit B to the Memorandum of
Understanding dated as of February 1, 2011 (the "Memorandum of Understanding"),
between Roanoke County, Virginia (the "County"), and Slate Hill I LLC; and
WHEREAS, the Authority sold the 2012 Note to Carter Bank & Trust (the "Bank")
on the terms set forth in the Note Purchase Agreement dated December 1, 2012 (the
"Note Purchase Agreement"), between the Authority and the Bank; and
WHEREAS, the Bank has offered to reduce the interest rate on the 2012 Note
from 6.5% to 6%; and
WHEREAS, both the Authority's administrator, MuniCap, Inc., and the finance
staff of the County, have reviewed the Bank's proposal and have recommended it to the
Authority; and
WHEREAS, counsel to the Authority has advised that the interest rate reduction
will constitute a "reissuance" of the 2012 Note for federal tax purposes and pursuant to
Section 1 of the Memorandum of Understanding the Board of Supervisors of the County
(the "County Board") must consent to the issuance of bonds by the Authority.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH PEAK COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -
1 .
UTHORITY:1. The Authority hereby approves the reduction of the interest rate on the
2012 Note from 6.5% to 6%. The reduction will be reflected in amendments to the 2012
Note and the Note Purchase Agreement as set forth in an allonge to the 2012 Note (the
"Allonge") and a document amending the Note Purchase Agreement (the
"Amendment"), forms of which have been presented to this meeting.
The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Authority (the "Authorized Officers"),
either of whom may act, are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Allonge and
the Amendment, and the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary of the Authority, either
of whom may act, are authorized to have the seal of the Authority affixed or printed
thereon and to attest such seal. The Allonge and the Amendment shall be in
substantially the forms
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2. Presented to this meeting, with such completions, omissions, insertions
and changes as an Authorized Officer may approve, whose approval will be evidenced
conclusively by the execution and delivery of the Allonge and the Amendment.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Authorized Officers may not deliver the Allonge and
the Agreement until the County Board has provided its consent thereto.
3. The Authorized Officers, the Secretary and Assistant Secretary and such
other officers of the Authority as the Authorized Officers may direct are hereby
authorized to execute, deliver and record, as necessary, on the Authority's behalf any
amendments to any other documents associated with the issuance and sale of the 2012
Note to reflect the amendments made by the Allonge and the Amendment and all other
agreements, contracts, documents, certificates and instruments approved by either
Authorized Officer relating to such amendments, and to take all such further action as
any of them may deem necessary or desirable in connection therewith, including without
limitation the execution and delivery of a certificate setting forth the expected use of the
property financed by the 2012 Note to show that such expected use will not violate the
applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"),
and the regulations thereunder, and Form 8038-G to be filed with the Internal Revenue
Service.
4. Any authorization made hereby to the officers of the Authority to execute
documents shall include authorization to the Secretary or Assistant Secretary to affix the
seal of the Authority to such document and attest such seal and authorization to any
officer to provide for the recording of such document where appropriate and deliver it to
the other parties thereto.
5. The Authorized Officers are hereby authorized to provide for the
presentation of a certified copy of this resolution to the County Board and to request on
the Authority's behalf that the County Board consent to the Allonge and the
Amendment. All other acts of the officers of the Authority that are in conformity with the
purposes and intent of this resolution and in furtherance of the issuance and sale of the
Series 2012 Note are hereby authorized, ratified and approved.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption
On motion of Supervisor Peters 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: CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
William Skaff of 4815 Farmington Place Court stated May I say, before I
begin my statement proper, that it may seem that I am simply critical of the Board. Thus,
I would like to respectfully commend the Board on its approval of the Second
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Amendment Sanctuary Resolution. It was uplifting to see so many residents speak
knowledgeably and passionately about the Constitution, natural rights, and God.
Delegate Joe McNamara commented: "We want the Virginia that we have, and we want
to keep it." I feel the same way about Roanoke County. Now to the matter at hand.
Roanoke County officials are characterizing the Carilion Clinic pediatric center at
Tanglewood Mall as the result of the Reimagine 419 Plan, consistent with its goal of
town center density development and the elimination of the natural environment. For
instance, the Economic Development Department says of the Carilion move that the
Plan will create density and density drives retail. Yet, here, exactly the opposite
happened. The Reimagine 419 Plan had, in fact, nothing to do with Carilion's decision
to locate at the Mall. News reports indicate that Blackwater Resources had contacted
Carilion to locate at the Mall immediately after the purchase several years ago—before
there ever was a Plan. Blackwater anticipated reviving the Mall through mixed-use
occupancy and complementary retail, not through residential density in the parking lot.
For Carilion, the choice was a business decision based on market dynamics. Carilion
recognized that there was no pediatric center in this part of the state west of
Charlottesville. As Carilion stated in its news release and elsewhere, the Mall's location
and ample available parking primarily drove its decision. Thus, if the Reimagine 419
Plan were already implemented and the Mall parking lot filled with a city, we can be
fairly certain that Carilion would not have decided to move there. Then 419's economic
future would depend on town center bars rather than healthcare. Moreover, density of
the Reimagine 419 variety will not be driving retail at Tanglewood, but, as Blackwater
explains, the traditional market incentive of synergistic business occupancy. The
pediatric center is not the beginning of the fulfillment of the density -obsessed Reimage
419 Plan, but rather a demonstration of the need for a plan that accommodates market
forces rather than trying to dictate them. Customer traffic drives retail, not building
density. In a mobile society, where people can drive wherever they want, density in itself
is no guarantee of customer traffic. But a good anchor with complementary businesses
is. As Virginia Tech Carilion impacts the 419 corridor, it will be important not to
continually make the same planning mistake—following a density ideology. Residential
density will physically crowd out business growth along 419. The Reimagine 419 Plan
was a product of socialist -style command -and -control central planning by the Planning
Department—devising a plan for private properties and then coercing them to follow it.
The pediatric center is a triumph of the free enterprise system. The project grew
naturally out of economics, not government mandate. Complementary businesses will
gradually join the Mall and its vicinity, driven by prospective customer needs.
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IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor Peters moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: None
1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
3. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Revenues as of
November 30, 2019
4. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Expenditures and
Encumbrances as of November 30, 2019
5. Accounts Paid — November 30, 2019
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
1. Work session to review recommendations for changes to the
Comprehensive Financial Policy and allocation of fiscal year 2019
funds (Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director)
Mr. O'Donnell provided an overview and turned the meeting over to Meredith Thompson
who went through the PowerPoint presentation.
Supervisor Peters inquired if there were any requirement that states you
have to have accumulated funds or anticipated funds. Rebecca Owens, Assistant
County Administrator responded stating it is not spelled out but in order to issue the
purchase order, all the funds must be available. They cannot appropriate without the
funds or the borrowing.
Supervisor North stated for the sake of clarity, the $2.2 million from school
sources, it should be clear in 2020 it will be $2.6 going forward.
The Board was in consensus that all the changes were correct.
Mr. O'Donnell then provided a spreadsheet with his initiatives and thought
process. A copy of which is on file in the office to the Clerk to the Board
Ms. Thompson continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Supervisor Peters inquired about which truck was deferred with Chief
Simon advising an engine.
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Supervisor Radford asked about an item that was not included, the
stormwater backlog projects and asked for an explanation from Mr. O'Donnell. Mr.
O'Donnell advised that Mr. Caywood and Mr. Monier are the experts, but his
understanding is the problem with the backlog is staff related than capital dollars. There
are two crews that due the work, which is probably more than peer counties due. The
backlog of projects is the availability of the two crews. Adding dollars does not correct
the problem. Mr. Caywood can explain whether it makes sense to contract out. It is
more an operating budget item than a one-time dollar fix.
Supervisor Radford stated he is looking for a solution to tell his
constituents. They are calling him. Mr. Caywood advised it is probably one of their
more frequent areas of calls, drainage issues, particularly related to erosion issues and
with all the wet weather we had last year, accelerated the problem. Currently, we have
twenty-five (25) or so projects that have been identified that are available for staff to
work on today. We spend in the ballpark about $1.35 million a year. The
recommendation is to revisit the item when we look at the operating budget and staff
can present options to the Board if you would like to expand the program. This program
has been significantly expanded over the years as the demand increases. They tend to
be difficult to contract out.
Supervisor North recommended a possible work session on January 14,
2020.
The work session was held from 3:43 p.m. until 4:20 p.m.
At 4:20 p.m. Chairman North called the meeting back into open session
IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
discussion.
1. Resolution accepting and approving recommended changes to
the Comprehensive Financial Policy (Laurie Gearheart, Director of
Finance and Management Services)
Ms. Gearheart outlined the request for resolution. There was no
RESOLUTION 121719-3 ACCEPTING AND APPROVING
RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
FINANCIAL POLICY
WHEREAS, the County adopted a Comprehensive Financial Policy effective
November 19, 2019; and
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WHEREAS, the policy is to be reviewed and updated as necessary for
modifications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That under Section 7 Item 3 A. the limit of $10 million has been changed to
$12 million; and
2. That under Section 7 Item 4 A. additional wording has been added for the
additional incremental $200,000 both the County and the Schools will be adding
each year starting July 1, 2020; and
3. That under Section 8 Item 1 B. minor wording changes have been made to
delete "expenditures" and replace with "budget" where appropriate; and
That under Section 10 Item 2 has been added to establish a Government Fund
Expenditure Contingency to provide for unanticipated expenditures of a non-recurring
nature or to meet unanticipated increases in service delivery costs; and
1. The effective date of the Comprehensive Financial Policy has been
changed from November 19, 2019 to December 17, 2019
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: Supervisor Assaid
2. Request to allocate year-end funds for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2019 (Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management
Services)
Ms. Gearheart outlined the request for resolution. There was no
discussion.
A-121719-4
Supervisor Peters moved to allocate year -ends funds. Supervisor Hooker
seconded the motion. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
NAYS: Supervisor Assaid
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IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Radford stated this was the last meeting for Mr. Assaid and
just wanted to thank him for sponsoring Taco Tuesday tonight, he is looking forward to
that. He appreciates the year we worked together, especially during campaigning. It
was a great help. He also congratulated Supervisor North on being the Chairman for
2019; rounding up everybody and keeping us in the right direction. Thank you to both of
you.
Supervisor Peters stated he echoes the same comments for Mr. Assaid,
He has enjoyed the last four years; it has been fun. He did want to say that he is
welcomed back anytime at three (3) minutes at a time. He echoes the same comments
Supervisor Radford made regarding Mr. North's leadership this year. We appreciate it.
He encouraged everyone to attend Illuminights. He understands it is a beautiful event.
Again, he would like to thank Doug Blount and his staff and Center in the Square for
that partnership. He is planning on taking his family this weekend. Lastly, the
backbone of Roanoke County, the Board can sit up here and make decisions all day
long, but coming out of Thanksgiving and going into Christmas, we can make decisions
all day long, but it is our employees that carry it out. Mr. North alluded to it earlier. He
thanked the employees for all they do for Roanoke County, our Administrator for having
to listen to the Board and pass it down the pipe to the employees, but appreciate
everything that everyone does and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Supervisor Assaid stated as usual he does not have a lot to say, but the
best present he would leave is Mr. Mahoney.
Supervisor Hooker stated last week she had the honor and privilege of
going to the Community Christmas store at its opening and ribbon cutting and was
touched by the compassion and dignity they offer the citizens they serve. She was very
impressed with that operation. Any chance you get to support the organization, she
highly recommends it. Illuminights is awesome and appreciates everything Doug
Blount and his staff has done. What a great partnership with Center in the Square. It
took an amazing amount of work, but for her husband and herself, they left the event
incredibly impressed and have talked about it often to our friends and co-workers and
plan on going back. Thank you for all your good work on that. She thanked
Supervisor North for a great year; we appreciate your work, we appreciate you taking
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IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Radford stated this was the last meeting for Mr. Assaid and
just wanted to thank him for sponsoring Taco Tuesday tonight, he is looking forward to
that. He appreciates the year we worked together, especially during campaigning. It
was a great help. He also congratulated Supervisor North on being the Chairman for
2019; rounding up everybody and keeping us in the right direction. Thank you to both of
you.
Supervisor Peters stated he echoes the same comments for Mr. Assaid,
He has enjoyed the last four years; it has been fun. He did want to say that he is
welcomed back anytime at three (3) minutes at a time. He echoes the same comments
Supervisor Radford made regarding Mr. North's leadership this year. We appreciate it.
He encouraged everyone to attend Illuminights. He understands it is a beautiful event.
Again, he would like to thank Doug Blount and his staff and Center in the Square for
that partnership. He is planning on taking his family this weekend. Lastly, the
backbone of Roanoke County, the Board can sit up here and make decisions all day
long, but coming out of Thanksgiving and going into Christmas, we can make decisions
all day long, but it is our employees that carry it out. Mr. North alluded to it earlier. He
thanked the employees for all they do for Roanoke County, our Administrator for having
to listen to the Board and pass it down the pipe to the employees, but appreciate
everything that everyone does and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Supervisor Assaid stated as usual he does not have a lot to say, but the
best present he would leave is Mr. Mahoney.
Supervisor Hooker stated last week she had the honor and privilege of
going to the Community Christmas store at its opening and ribbon cutting and was
touched by the compassion and dignity they offer the citizens they serve. She was very
impressed with that operation. Any chance you get to support the organization, she
highly recommends it. Illuminights is awesome and appreciates everything Doug
Blount and his staff has done. What a great partnership with Center in the Square. It
took an amazing amount of work, but for her husband and herself, they left the event
incredibly impressed and have talked about it often to our friends and co-workers and
plan on going back. Thank you for all your good work on that. She thanked
Supervisor North for a great year; we appreciate your work, we appreciate you taking
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this on with such fervor and doing a lot of good things. A lot of good things have
happened this year. We are going to miss you, George; your knowledge, your study
and your humor. Thank you. Thanked Mr. Blount. Impressed and talked about it often
to our friends and coworkers.
Supervisor North this has been a great year. Thanked staff for all the new
things we did and succeeded in. He is looking forward to a few days off. George, you
kept this interesting and we appreciated it. He should have known two years ago it was
going to be interesting when he spent 3 hours on New Years' day talking to you in a
coffee shop. You are passionate about what you talk about. We appreciate your vigor
and your conversations, while we may not have always agreed, we did not always
disagreed either. Thank you for that. Congratulations to Mr. Mahoney; looking forward
to working with him. It will be a pleasure to work with him going forward. Illumights is
the real deal and has exceed all expectations, at least when he walked the trail. What
that means is that next year, it will exceed even more expectation. It has really taken
off; he has not heard anything but compliments. Congratulations to the Parks and
Recreation Department and Center in the Square in their joint venture. Last but not
least, Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Thanks to the Board for making it a great
year.
At 4:32 p.m. Chairman North recessed to the fourth floor for Closed
Session.
IN RE: CLOSED MEETING
At 4:31 p.m. Chairman North moved to go into closed meeting pursuant to
the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711.A.1 - Discussion, consideration, or interviews of
prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion,
performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers,
appointees, or employees of any public body; namely the County Administrator and 2.2-
3711.A.1 - Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for
employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries,
disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any
public body; namely the County Attorney
The closed session was held from 4:40 p.m. until 7:09 p.m.
IN RE:
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CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION 121719-5 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.
On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
IN RE:
Supervisors Assaid, Hooker, Radford, Peters, North
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman North adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Approved by:
to the Board
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