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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 atthe
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the second Tuesday and the first
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of February 2020. 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
Gail Davison of Westhampton Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited by all present.
IN RE: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Radford called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. The roll call
was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman David F. Radford; Supervisors Paul M. Mahoney,
Martha B. Hooker, Phil C. North 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, County
Attorney; Amy Whittaker, Public Information Officer and
Deborah C. Jacks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board
IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
1. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County to David Weir, Assistant Director
of Recreation, upon his retirement after more than seventeen (17)
years of service (Doug Blount, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Tourism)
Mr. Weir was presented with his quilt and resolution. The resolution was read by
the Clerk.
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RESOLUTION 021120-1 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO
DAVID WEIR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RECREATION, UPON
HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS
OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, David Weir was employed by Roanoke County on September 16,
2002; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Weir retired on February 1, 2020, after seventeen (17) years and
four (4) months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, throughout his employment with Roanoke County, Mr. Weir has
been instrumental in improving the quality of life and providing services to the citizens of
Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, throughout Mr. Weir’s tenure with Roanoke County, he served as
manager of the Brambleton Community Center, Camp Roanoke, Green Ridge
Recreation Center and as Assistant Director of Recreation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Weir’s recreation expertise was utilized for the planning and
opening of Green Ridge Recreation Center, Splash Valley Waterpark, Explore Park, Jae
Valley Park, Treetop Quest and Illuminights; and
WHERAS, during his tenure thousands of citizens and tourists have been served
through Roanoke County programs, facilities and events.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens
DAVID WEIR
of Roanoke County to for more than seventeen (17) 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
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
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IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
1. Request to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2019, Board
of Supervisors Meeting (Deborah Jacks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the
Board)
There was no discussion.
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Supervisor North moved to approve the staff recommendation to approve
the minutes and Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Supervisor Mahoney
2. Request for authorization to execute a performance agreement
between the County of Roanoke, the Roanoke County Economic
Development Authority and Mack Trucks, Inc., Catawba
Magisterial District (Jill Loope, Director of Economic
Development)
Ms. Loope outlined the request. There was no discussion.
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Supervisor North moved to approve the staff recommendation to approve
the performance agreement and Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion. Motion
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYES: None
3. Resolution accepting the employees of the Roanoke County
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in the pay and classification
plan and the personnel system of the County of Roanoke (Peter
Lubeck, County Attorney)
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Mr. Lubeck outlined the request for resolution. Mr. Holohan was in
attendance to answer any questions and spoke in support of the resolution.
Supervisor Mahoney thanked Mr. Holohan for the briefing he gave Mr.
Mahoney and Mr. Radford. There was no further discussion.
RESOLUTION 021120-4 ACCEPTING THE EMPLOYEES OF THE
ROANOKE COUNTY COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY’S
OFFICE INTO THE PAY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND THE
PERSONNEL SYSTEM OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the employees of the Roanoke County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s
Office, said constitutional officer having heretofore agreed in writing that his employees
be accepted into the pay and classification plan and the personnel system of the County
of Roanoke as authorized in Chapter 6 of the Charter of the County of Roanoke, be and
such employees hereby are accepted into the pay and classification plan and the
personnel system of the County of Roanoke; and
2. That all of the terms, provisions, and conditions of the pay and
classification plan and the personnel system of the County of Roanoke as fully set forth
in the Roanoke County Employee Handbook shall from and after the adoption hereof be
applicable to each of the employees of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office; and
3. That the Commonwealth’s Attorney shall be exempt from the terms,
provisions, and conditions of the County personnel system.
4. That the participation of the employees of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s
Office in the County personnel system shall continue until revoked by the
Commonwealth’s Attorney, either by written notice to the Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors, or by the election, qualification, and assumption of office by a new
individual; and
5. That the effective date of this resolution is February 12, 2020.
6. That an attested copy of this resolution be forthwith transmitted to the
Commonwealth’s Attorney for Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
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4. Resolution agreeing that the City of Salem, Virginia, join The
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission (Mary Beth Nash, Senior
Assistant County Attorney)
Ms. Nash outlined the request for resolution. Representatives from the
Airport Commission were in attendance to answer any questions. There was no
discussion.
RESOLUTION 021120-5 AGREEING THAT THE CITY OF
SALEM, VIRGINIA, JOIN THE ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION (THE “COMMISSION”)
WHEREAS, the 1986 Session of the General Assembly enacted the Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission Act, Chapter 140 of the 1986 Acts of Assembly; and
WHEREAS, such act has been amended two times, once by Chapter 385 of the
1996 Acts of Assembly and most recently by Chapter 279 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly
(and, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County entered into a contract
with the Commission dated January 28, 1987, (the “Original Contract”) pursuant to
which the parties provided that participating political subdivisions would make payments
to the Commission and the participating political subdivisions agreed and that the both
the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County on entering into such service contract with
the Commission were empowered under §26 of the Act to do everything necessary or
proper to carry out and perform such contracts; and
WHEREAS, City of Roanoke, Roanoke County and the Commission have
operated under the Original Contract to provide the airport, on a continuous basis
through the present date; and
WHEREAS, no participating political subdivision has paid or been requested to
make any payment to the Commission since 1996; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act the governing bodies of the City of Roanoke and
Roanoke County by resolutions declared that there was a need for an airport
commission to be created for the purpose of establishing or operating an airport, or
landing field, for such participating political subdivisions and by the Original Contract
they united in its formation, and as a result an Airport Commission known as the
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission thereupon came into existence for the City of
Roanoke and Roanoke County, and such Commission has continually exercised its
powers and functions as prescribed in the Act; and
WHEREAS, Board of Supervisors has been informed by the City of Salem,
Virginia, that it is now desirous of joining the Commission as a participating political
subdivision, agreeing to its financial responsibility and appointing one Commissioner;
and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 4 and 5 of the Act, the City of Roanoke and
Roanoke County have agreed upon the form of an amended and restated contract (the
“Amended and Restated Contract”) between themselves, the Commission and the City
of Salem, Virginia, for the purpose of admitting the City of Salem as a participating
political subdivision of the Commission and setting forth the financial responsibility to be
made by each participating political subdivision to the Commission and other terms and
conditions of their participation.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County as follows:
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, does hereby agree to the
City of Salem, Virginia, becoming a participating political subdivision of the Commission
and further does approve of that Amended and Restated Contract among the City of
Roanoke, Roanoke County and the City of Salem, Virginia dated as of January 1, 2020,
the form of which was presented to this meeting and the purpose of which is to admit
the City of Salem, Virginia, as a participating political subdivision of the Roanoke
Regional Airport Commission and to set forth the financial responsibilities to be made by
each participating political subdivision to the Commission and other terms and
conditions.
The Act declaring its intention that the governing body of the City of Roanoke
shall always appoint a majority of the Commissioners and with the City of Salem,
Virginia, joining the Commission and the appointment of one Commissioner, the total
Commissioners will be six (6) and in order to maintain its majority, the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, is granted under the Act and the Amended and Restated Contract the right to
appoint four (4) Commissioners.
The County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Amended
and Restated Contract in substantially the form submitted to this meeting, with such
revisions as he in his discretion deem in the best interests of the County.
The Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this resolution to the Clerk to
the City Council of Roanoke, the Clerk of the City Council of the City of Salem, Virginia,
and to the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission for filing among the permanent
records of such participating political subdivisions.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
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IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance authorizing the granting of an easement to Fellowship
Community Church across a fifty foot (50') right-of-way owned by
the County for purposes of ingress and egress to a proposed 3.5
acre parcel (portion of Tax Map No. 097.01-02-12.00-0000) owned
by the Church on Merriman and Starkey Roads, Cave Spring
Magisterial District (Mary Beth Nash, Senior Assistant County
Attorney)
Ms. Nash outlined the request for ordinance.
Supervisor Mahoney advised all of his questions have been answered.
Supervisor Peters stated when looking at the lay of the land with this, it
looks like there is a dedicated entrance and exit on to that public right-of-way. How
does that effect the road long-term with regard to maintenance? Ms. Nash advised staff
had discussed with the church if they would be willing to contribute to maintenance of
the road. We are still in discussions; she is getting a number from Mr. Blount. There
may be an amendment for second reading. Supervisor Peters then asked if there would
be a formal road maintenance agreement. Ms. Nash advised they are still in
discussions.
Supervisor Hooker asked what is the life of the agreement; does it have
an end of life? Ms. Nash responded the agreement is perpetual.
Supervisor Radford asked about the liability insurance and where are we
with this. Ms. Nash responded the church will present a certificate of insurance naming
the County as an additional insured.
Supervisor Hooker’s motion to approve the first reading and set the
second reading for February 25, 2020, was seconded by Supervisor Peters and
approved by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting and appropriating $50,000 from the
Community Foundation for the implementation of the Regional
Wayfinding Plan(Doug Blount, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Tourism)
Mr. Blount advised there were no changes from the first reading. There
was no discussion.
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ORDINANCE 021120-6 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
$50,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGIONAL WAYFINDING PLAN
WHEREAS, Roanoke County has received a grant from the Community
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Virginia’s Blue Ridge has worked with the surrounding jurisdictions
to develop a regional wayfinding plan; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County wants to enhance wayfinding through the
construction of gateway signs; and
WHERAS, The Community Foundation is supportive of the new regional
wayfinding plan and wants to provide initial funding to start the implementation; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be
appropriated by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, first reading of this ordinance was held on January 28, 2020, and the
second reading was held on February 11, 2020.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the sum of $50,000 is hereby accepted from the Community
Foundation, and appropriated for the purpose of implementing the
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Regional Wayfinding Plan.
2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
2. Ordinance accepting and appropriating $620,054 from the Virginia
Outdoors Foundation and $30,000 from Read Mountain Alliance
for the purchase of 304 acres adjacent to Read Mountain Preserve
(Doug Blount, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
Mr. Blount advised there were no changes since the first reading. There
was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 021120-7 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
$620,054 FROM THE VIRGINIA OUTDOORS FOUNDATION AND
$30,000 FROM READ MOUNTAIN ALLIANCE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF 304 ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT TO THE
READ MOUNTAIN PRESERVE
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WHEREAS, The Virginia Outdoors Foundation provides grant funding to protect
land in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County has been awarded such a grant, in the amount of
$620,054, from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, for the purchase of real property
located on Read Mountain, adjacent to the existing County-owned Read Mountain
Preserve; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County desires to enhance its trail system at Read
Mountain Preserve and to protect the view shed of Read Mountain; and
WHERAS, Read Mountain Alliance also desires to ensure the protection of Read
Mountain; and
WHERAS, Read Mountain Alliance has also awarded the County a $30,000
grant, for the purchase the above-noted real property on Read Mountain; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be
appropriated by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, first reading of this ordinance was held on January 28, 2020, and the
second reading was held on February 11, 2020.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the sum of $620,054 is hereby accepted from the Virginia Outdoors
Foundation, and appropriated for the purchase of 304 acres of land
adjacent to Read Mountain preserve, and the incorporation of such
property into the Preserve.
2. That the sum of $30,000 is hereby accepted from Read Mountain Alliance,
and is also appropriated for the purchase of 304 acres of land adjacent to
Read Mountain preserve, and the incorporation of such property into the
Preserve.
3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
3. Ordinance approving the acquisition of permanent and temporary
construction easements to Roanoke County on properties owned
by Joseph Harner, Jr. (Tax Map Numbers 070.12-01-25.00-0000,
070.12-01-26.00-0000, 070.12-01-27.00-0000, and 070.12-01-28.00-
0000) for purposes of developing the East Roanoke River
Greenway, Vinton Magisterial District (Doug Blount, Director of
Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
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Mr. Blount advised there were no changes since the first reading. There
was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 021120-8 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF
PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS ON PROPERTIES OWNED BY JOSEPH HARNER,
JR. (TAX MAP NUMBERS 070.12-01-25.00-0000, 070.12-01-
26.00-0000, 070.12-01-27.00-0000, and 070.12-01-28.00-0000)
FOR PURPOSES OF DEVELOPING THE EAST ROANOKE
RIVER GREENWAY, VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, The Roanoke River Greenway is a regional 31-mile bicycle and
pedestrian trail proposed through the Roanoke Valley, linking the Cities of Roanoke and
Salem, the Town of Vinton and Roanoke and Botetourt Counties; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Harner, Jr. has agreed to provide temporary construction
easements in the amount of 4,523 square feet (0.104 acres) and permanent easements
in the amount of 3,312 square feet (0.076 acres), as shown on the plat prepared by Hurt
& Proffitt for the East Roanoke River Greenway over portions of his properties located
off Bluff Road, identified as Tax Map Nos. 070.12-01-25.00-0000, 070.12-01-26.00-
0000, 070.12-01-27.00-0000, and 070.12-01-28.00-0000, in exchange for $1,500.00;
and
WHEREAS, the approval of this ordinance is required to record the easements in
the Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and compensate Mr. Harner for the
easements needed to construct and maintain the East Roanoke River Greenway
project; and
WHEREAS, the easement costs will be reimbursed eighty percent (80%) in the
amount of $1,200 in accordance with the Transportation Alternatives Program grant;
and
WHEREAS, the remaining $300 of easement costs, which is the twenty percent
(20%) local match required through the Transportation Alternatives Program, is
available through the Roanoke County matching funds in the grant project account; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter requires that the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the
first reading for this ordinance was held on January 28, 2020. The second reading of
this ordinance was held on February 11, 2020.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. The conveyance of temporary and permanent easements to the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors from Joseph Harner, Jr. in exchange for $1,500 across
properties situated off Bluff Road, in Roanoke County, Virginia (Vinton Magisterial
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District), identified as Tax Map Nos. 070.12-01-25.00-0000, 070.12-01-26.00-0000,
070.12-01-27.00-0000, and 070.12-01-28.00-0000, is hereby approved.
2. Per the agreement of the parties, Roanoke County will be responsible for
construction and maintenance of the greenway.
3. The County Administrator, or any Assistant County Administrator, is hereby
authorized, on behalf of the County, to execute and then deliver the Deed of
Easement and any other necessary documents in furtherance of same.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Mahoney and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
4. Ordinance approving the acquisition of permanent and temporary
construction easements to Roanoke County on properties owned
by the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (Tax Map
Numbers 071.03-01-10.00-0000, 080.00-01-35.00-0000, and 080.00-
01-34.03-0000) for the purposes of developing the East Roanoke
River Greenway, Vinton Magisterial District (Doug Blount, Director
of Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
Mr. Blount advised there were no changes since the first reading. There
was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 021120-9 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF
PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS ON PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE VIRGINIA
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY (TAX MAP
NUMBERS 071.03-01-10.00-0000, 080.00-01-35.00-0000, and
080.00-01-34.03-0000) FOR PURPOSES OF DEVELOPING THE
EAST ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY, VINTON MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, The Roanoke River Greenway is a regional 31-mile bicycle and
pedestrian trail proposed through the Roanoke Valley, linking the Cities of Roanoke and
Salem, the Town of Vinton, and Roanoke and Botetourt Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority have agreed to donate
and provide temporary construction easements in the amount of 98,216 square feet
(2.255 acres), a permanent greenway easement in the amount of 133,984 square feet
(3.076 acres), a permanent drainage easement in the amount of 1,405 square feet
(0.032 acres), and a perpetual slope easement in the amount of 55,778 square feet
(1.280 acres), as shown on the plat prepared by Hurt & Proffitt for the East Roanoke
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River Greenway over portions of their properties located off Highland Road, identified as
Tax Map Nos. 071.03-01-10.00-0000, 080.00-01-35.00-0000, and 080.00-01-34.03-
0000; and
WHEREAS, the approval of this ordinance is required to record the easements
needed to construct and maintain the East Roanoke River Greenway project in the
Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the value of the donated easements will count towards the twenty
percent (20%) local match required through the Transportation Alternatives Program;
and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter requires that the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the
first reading for this ordinance was held on January 28, 2020. The second reading of
this ordinance was held on February 11, 2020.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. The conveyance and donation of temporary and permanent easements to the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors from the Virginia Recreational Facilities
Authority, in Roanoke County, Virginia (Vinton Magisterial District), identified as Tax
Map Nos. 071.03-01-10.00-0000, 080.00-01-35.00-0000, and 080.00-01-34.03-
0000, is hereby approved.
2. Per the agreement of the parties, Roanoke County will be responsible for
construction and maintenance of the greenway.
3. The County Administrator, or any Assistant County Administrator, is hereby
authorized, on behalf of the County, to execute and then deliver the Deed of
Easement and any other necessary documents in furtherance of same.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Mahoney and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
5. Ordinance approving the acquisition of permanent and temporary
construction easements to Roanoke County on property owned
by Jimmie F. and Susan H. Yeager (Tax Map Number 070.12-01-
48.000) for the purposes of developing the East Roanoke River
Greenway, Vinton Magisterial District (Doug Blount, Director of
Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
Mr. Blount advised there were no changes since the first reading. There
was no discussion.
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ORDINANCE 021120-10 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF
PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY JIMMIE F. AND
SUSAN H. YEAGER (TAX MAP NUMBER 070.12-01-48.00-0000)
FOR PURPOSES OF DEVELOPING THE EAST ROANOKE
RIVER GREENWAY, VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, The Roanoke River Greenway is a regional 31-mile bicycle and
pedestrian trail proposed through the Roanoke Valley, linking the Cities of Roanoke and
Salem, the Town of Vinton, and Roanoke and Botetourt Counties; and
WHEREAS, Jimmie F. and Susan H. Yeager have agreed to provide a temporary
construction easement in the amount of 1,218 square feet (0.028 acres) and a
permanent easement in the amount of 953 square feet (0.022 acres), as shown on the
plat prepared by Hurt & Proffitt for the East Roanoke River Greenway over portions of
their property located off Bluff Road, identified as Tax Map No. 070.12-01-48.00-0000,
in exchange for $300; and
WHEREAS, the approval of this ordinance is required to record the easements in
the Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and compensate Mr. and Mrs. Yeager
for the easements needed to construct and maintain the East Roanoke River Greenway
project; and
WHEREAS, the easement costs will be reimbursed by eighty percent (80%) in
the amount of $240 in accordance with the Transportation Alternatives Program grant;
and
WHEREAS, the remaining $60 of easement costs, which is the twenty percent
(20%) local match required through the Transportation Alternatives Program, is
available through the Roanoke County matching funds in the grant project account; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter requires that the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the
first reading for this ordinance was held on January 28, 2020. The second reading of
this ordinance was held on February 11, 2020.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. The conveyance of temporary and permanent easements to the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors from Jimmie F. and Susan H. Yeager in
exchange for $300.00 across property situated off Bluff Road, in Roanoke
County, Virginia (Vinton Magisterial District), identified as Tax Map No.
070.12-01-48.00-0000, is hereby approved.
2. Per the agreement of the parties, Roanoke County will be responsible for
construction and maintenance of the greenway.
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3. The County Administrator, or any Assistant County Administrator, is hereby
authorized, on behalf of the County, to execute and then deliver the Deed of
Easement and any other necessary documents in furtherance of same.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION 021120-11 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS
ITEM I- 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 February
11, 2020, designated as Item I - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 3 inclusive, as follows:
1. Request to approve the Board of Supervisors amended budget development
calendar for fiscal year 2020-2021
2. Confirmation of appointment to the Building Code Board of Adjustments &
Appeals (Fire Code of Appeals); Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility
Authority (WVRIFA)
3. Resolution decertifying the County of Roanoke Budget and Fiscal Affairs
Committee (BFAC) as a Board of Supervisors established committee
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt the ordinance, seconded by
Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
A-021120-11.a
A-021120-11.b
RESOLUTION 021120-11.c DECERTIFYING THE COUNTY OF
ROANOKE BUDGET AND FISCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AS A
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ESTABLISHED COMMITTEE
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WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution
120815-3, adopting a charter for the County of Roanoke Budget and Fiscal Affairs
Committee (BFAC); and
WHEREAS, this action was taken as Roanoke County has a responsibility to
create a transparent budget process with citizen involvement with an advisory group to
provide input on all County budget and fiscal affairs; and
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke Budget and Fiscal Affairs members were no
longer providing input on the Operating Budget or fiscal policies; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has agreed to decertify this citizen
committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors does hereby repeal Resolution 120815-3; and
FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Roanoke Budget and
Fiscal Affairs Committee is hereby decertified and shall cease to continue to be a
recognized and supported Roanoke County citizen committee.
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor North moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, Peters, North, Radford
NAYS: None
1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor North stated on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, both Peter
Lubeck, County Attorney and Supervisor Phil North attended the Committee on Ag and
Natural Resources concerning HB 1657 in support of Explore Park and VRFA
committee. Bill passed onto full house for consideration. And passed full house 96-1
yesterday. Next, they visited with the following local legislators Delegates: McNamara,
Head, and Rasoul and Senators Newman and Suetterlein advocating for increased
funding from $19M to $38M for broadband grants program ( VATTI), support of VRFA
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Explore Park and increased ( from $800M to $1B) transportation smart scale program
funding for local and state projects. In addition, discussed equal taxation legislation and
their positions and opinions. They attended the Noon floor sessions of the House of
Delegates and Senate. Delegate Head introduced both of us and we were welcomed
by the Speaker of the House and Delegates. They held a scheduled Wednesday
afternoon meeting with Senator Hanger on Catawba Hospital and Children Service Act ,
the later if passed would save the county $2M yearly. Senator Hanger indicates that
they are exploring a model pilot with private hospitals to help in the state programs for
Behavior and Health. And that Catawba Hospital will continue in its current role. As for
CSA program for private day care he indicated it would be carried over likely in the
Senate to 2021 pending a JLARC study which is overdue. Additionally, they had a brief
meet and greet with Secretary Transportation Shannon Valentine thanking her for
support of CTB approval and support of 419/220 interchange and all local program
funding for Smart Scale.
On Thursday morning, February 6, 2020, both Supervisors Mahoney and North
attended a meeting with Senator Edwards advocating SB 128 CSA, as well as, support
for broadband, support of VRFA Explore Park and transportation smart scale program
funding. The Senator appreciated our visit and offered support for the legislation we
advocated. While Supervisor North and County Attorney Lubeck attended the Senate
committee meeting, Supervisor Mahoney met with Del. McNamara, and Legislative
Aides to Delegates Rasoul, Head and Sen. Suetterlein. In addition, North and Lubeck
prepared a statement to address the committee on education for SB 128 patron Senator
Suetterlein on CSA pilot program. After Senator Suetterlein presented, several others
spoke in support, including County Attorney Lubeck on benefits of CSA model program
with local schools versus private day care. Benefits if legislation passed are:
Parental choice, improved service quality keeping students with peers, and net
savings to Roanoke county of $2M per year, versus the current 100% budget
unfunded mandate from the state. At Sue Rowland’s recommendation, we also
emphasized that the pilot program would supplement the JLARC study; these
two courses of action would go hand-in-hand, and provide important information
for the Senate’s future consideration of a permanent option. The bill passed the
education committee 14-0 and went on late that day to Finance where it was
passed onto 2021 and JLARC, like other bills on CSA.
At noon, we all attended the VACO Legislative meeting where the Governor
spoke and highlighted several topics:
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Trained 21 century Workforce to attract and retain businesses in VA
Teacher raises of 3%.
Additional counselors to lower the student – counselor’s ratio from 450-1 to 250-1
so more time may be spent sooner, exploring other education options in
vocational skilled programs, in addition to college programs.
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Renewal energy programs i.e. wind farms and solar energy which attract
Amazon, Facebook and other businesses to VA
And that he would sign equal taxing legislation HB 785 (passed the house 60-38-
1 with bipartisan support on 2.11.2020). Also, HB 200 ( passed the House 79-21
today 2.11.2020) for Mecklenburg County and HB 486 ( passed by for the
moment; later passed 79-21) for Danville, City, Pittsylvania and Henry County
which advocates sale tax increase 1% dedicated to specific school renovations.
After the Governor spoke VACO introduced Jim Regimbal of Fiscal Analytics to
discuss 2020 budget opportunities. He highlighted several points:
2020 is a very opportunistic year; a great year since 2009
State is back to 8% of budget revenues in reserve levels helping to maintain
bond ratings.
State has $200M surplus left over from budget proposals. These are earmarked
to discretionary spending but some advocate for this to go to schools renovations
and improvements across the state.
Lastly, VACO Katie Boyle spoke on the two equal taxing bills which would give
localities same benefits on revenues as cities and towns. HB 785 is broader than
companion SB 588. The later has more caps on cigarettes, meals and
beverages, and occupancy hotel taxes. Nothing has passed on these two bills.
And early voting 45 days before Nov election will drive up election costs this
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year. The state may provide some support
We rounded out the day attending full Senate Finance Committee, prepared to
speak in support, but CSA SB 128 was passed onto 2021 and JLARC, like other bills on
CSA. Later that evening we discussed with Delegates McNamara and Head and Sen.
Suetterlein many topics:
Collective bargaining for public employees, minimum wage increases and
impacts on Roanoke County, VRFA and Explore Park, transportation plans of
the Governor, and State budget.
SB 939 collective bargaining proposes to leave local choice as an option.
The HB 1657 dealing with Explore Park would permit the oversight VRFA
committee to decide when their involvement has ended, thus transferring the
property to the county ownership.
The minimum wage proposal would increase 38% from $7.25 to $10.00
passed 55-45 despite points of impact from Delegates Head and McNamara,
of impact on jobs-reduced and increased products pricing. HB 395 could
impact Roanoke counties budget by well over $200,000 year 1 and the next
four years with stepped increases.
Finally, the transportation budget plans from the Governor contain an
additional 4 cents per gallon sales tax on gasoline the next four years.
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Thanks to our legislative agenda team advocacy effort!
Supervisor Mahoney stated the Mack Truck announcement is a tremendous step
forward to Roanoke County and wanted to thank Jill Loope and all her people and other
staff that worked on that; it will help Roanoke County a lot not only in local tax revenue,
but also employment. We have more jobs for our citizens and that is important.
Secondly, listening to Supervisor North’s rendition of what we did in Richmond sounds
far more positive than he feels. He stated he thinks a lot of our legislative iniatives went
down in defeat and he thinks on a broader scale, the citizens in the Commonwealth of
Virginia are going to paying a whole lot more in taxes next year. He hopes our citizens
realize that and understand that because that is what is coming and it is not going to
change. We have a good relationship with our local legislative delegation, so he does
give a lot of credit to them and also to Eldon James and Sue Rowland who did a lot of
work for us particularly with the CSA legislation. It is particularly discouraging that was
kicked down the road to next year, but we are making progress, slowly, at least we
survived.
Supervisor Radford commented in addition to the exciting news about the Mack
Trucks announcement, the Economic Development Department recently participated in
the Roanoke County Public Schools’ Student Registered Apprenticeship Showcase,
with more than 50 students and 12 businesses attending, which was a Virginia Tech’s
business networking event, Developing a Destination for Talent - a Go Virginia funded
project. The Economic Development Department is also serving on the Virginia Western
Community College advisory committee for its newly-expanded registered
apprenticeship program, which received a $140,000 grant from the American
Association of Community Colleges in January. The Advancement Foundation’s annual
Gauntlet competition is underway and the Economic Development office is serving on
the advisory committee, as well as a judge for the final competition. Also, tomorrow the
Iron Man event is making an announcement at Explore Park around 10 a.m., and
thanks to Mr. Mahoney, Mr. North and Mr. Lubeck for taking time out of their days and
going up there and really taking those issues to heart with all the legislators that you
met with, because it does impact our County and its citizens. It is very important that
they are heard. Regardless of who is in the majority or minority, it is very important for
them to go up there and represent our County and applaud them for doing that.
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
1. Work session to review with the Board of Supervisors the
employee engagement process (Anita Hassell, Director of Human
Resources)
Ms. Hassell introduced Bob Lavigna, Director, Institute for Public Sector
Employee Engagement, who provided an overview on the employee engagement
process.
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Mr. O’Donnell, County Administrator stated this is a first for the County.
He feels it is a good first step and shows how much work there is to do. One of the
assumptions he had was compensation and benefits was one of the issues because of
conversations he has had with people and that shows that is one of the issues, but not
the only issue. The others are communication and sharing of decision making and
those kinds of things, which we need to work on. It is a trite saying, but what gets
measured gets managed; we have never measured this before. It is not going to be
easy and is going to take a lot of commitment and hopes our Department Heads and
Supervisors and employees all work together to improve those engagements
Supervisor North commented this is a huge step for the County to make
and thinks that out of this will be good, positive things. One thing after looking at the
data, leadership has to close the gap on the perception. He stated he know that will
come out of all the workshops. Management by walking around is more effective than
behind the scenes or just telling someone else to tell their group they are doing a good
job. Management by walking around is probably a big step.
Mr. O’Donnell responded they hope to hear those kind of things from the
employees in the focus groups; what do we need to do to make it better.
The work session was held from 4:10 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.
2. Work session to review with the Board of Supervisors fiscal year
2020-2021 projected General Government Fund operating budget
revenues and review updates to the County of Roanoke Fee
Compendium (Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and
Management Services, Steve Elliott, Budget Manager)
Mr. O’Donnell Dan provided an overview and turned the presentation over
to Ms. Gearheart and Mr. Elliott, who provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Supervisor Mahoney noted one of the articles he read in the Wall Street
Journal was talking a lot about the number of vehicles sitting on dealer lots that are not
moving. He is wondering if staff thinks the Commissioner or NADA is looking more at
used car sales as opposed to the new car sales? Mr. Elliott responded they are looking
more at used car sales. The used car sector of the market is where we are seeing the
growth; as new car values with dealer incentives and prices are declining trying to move
the inventory. The growth in the overall vehicle market is in the used car market.
Supervisor Mahoney stated Supervisor North and he heard last week is
that they are not putting anything in 599 money. Mr. O’Donnell stated if we do get
increased in Social Services, it can only be used for the required purpose.
Supervisor Mahoney inquired if the General Assembly authorized an
increase of sales tax, say by one percent (1%), what would that equate to? He added
he knows we have to share it. Mr. Elliott stated our current rate is 5.3%, of which 4.3%
goes to the State and 1% goes to the locality and the current share is Vinton receives
8.64% of our 1% so, it would be roughly $12.5 million additional.
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Supervisor North stated with the legislation down there now, is coming up
from different counties, making a specific allocation to schools for renovations for twenty
(20) year bonds. It has to be voted on by the General Assembly, put on the ballot in
November and does not go into effect until July 1, 2021. It is a year and a half process.
If the State were to do something else like raise it one percent (1%) all of the State then
it would be $12.5 million. Supervisor North said if we did anything similar to Halifax
County or anybody else in the State, assuming they have a formula like we do, it will
have to be run through the formula. Mr. O’Donnell stated that is a policy decision that
the Board would make.
Supervisor Hooker stated if it is dedicated to school capital, then it sounds
like they would get it all.
Supervisor North stated anything is negotiable. Legislation could be
written so they get X dollars.
Supervisor Hooker commented if we are asking for a raise for a specific
reason, then it has to go there.
Supervisor Mahoney stated he would assume if that did come to pass, it
would be similar to transient occupancy, it would be earmarked to Visit Virginia’s Blue
Ridge.
Mr. O’Donnell added the Halifax legislation was specifically earmarked for
school renovation.
Supervisor Mahoney added that would solve a whole lot of problems.
Supervisor North stated it is a twenty (20) year bond and you have to put a
term on it.
Supervisor Mahoney asked Mr. Lubeck, County Attorney, to make a note
for next year and our legislative program. If the Mecklenburg one survives, it may be
worth trying to follow on if the General Assembly does not do this statewide.
With regard to business license tax, Supervisor Mahoney asked budget
staff to get from the Commissioner the total number of businesses that pay business
license and what is the number that pays the “base fee”, the 135 and below. He knows
that has been talked about a lot, he just does not know how many businesses fall in that
“small business category.”
Mr. O’Donnell stated we calculated that last year and we can update,
Budget Memo #2.
Supervisor North stated there was a bill in the General Assembly that
raises it to $200,000; he does not know if that is going to pass or not.
Supervisor Hooker asked with regard to sales and use tax, where is it
charged. Mr. Elliott advised sales tax on internet and cable television.
Supervisor Mahoney asked what our percentage of collections is.
Supervisor O’Donnell advised that we have always done well.
Supervisor Radford stated the Board had allowed him an additional
person to go after the delinquent. He would like to know about that.
Mr. Elliott stated they would follow-up and provide a budget memo.
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Supervisor Mahoney asked if the incremental $200,000 is a result of the
12-12-12 plan with Mr. Elliott advising in the affirmative.
Supervisor North asked on the fleet replacement program were we looking
at rationalizing the pool cars here and elsewhere with Mr. O’Donnell advised there is not
a lot there. Staff has looked at that and it is not going to be much.
Supervisor Mahoney asked with regard to the Virginia Retirement Service
(VRS) increase, what is the number in real dollars. Ms. Gearheart advised
approximately $800,000. He then added that Ms. Owens, Assistant County
Administrator, had forwarded a link to the School Board’s budget session. He could not
find anything there on their VRS increase. He thought teachers were a different
percentage. Ms. Gearheart advised the last time she looked it was approximately $1
million for the schools.
Supervisor North asked if that was based on their 1.5% match. Ms.
Geartheart advised their increase was not as much as the County. The teachers have
different rates, a teacher rate and a non-professional rate and they did not see as much
of an increase as the County. They went from 15.68% to 16.62% for the teachers,
which is a .94% increase and their non-professional went from 1.92% to 2.09% for a
.17% increase. They are still anticipating it is approximately $1 million change to their
budget.
Supervisor North stated on the salary side, the Governor is proposing 3%
with a 1.5% match for the second year. There is no real impact this year. Ms. Owens
advised there is no match coming from the State for the schools, but in their work
session, they are still planning to make changes as a result of their compensation study
and give some average pay increase.
Supervisor Peters asked with regard to fleet replacement by advising a lot
of questions came up last week with regard to the Fire Department buying a new wild
land fire piece of apparatus. He knows there have been a lot of questions, we have AV
equipment that are running our everyday calls to our citizens, but we are going to invest
$260,000 into something that even in the news report said is not going to be used here.
His questions is who is approving these and why are we moving forward on things when
we are delaying apparatus that we need right now in our own community whether it be
additional fire trucks or ladder trucks. He knows we have delayed some of these things
in the past. It is kind of a slap in the face, we cannot provide this, but look at this brand
new truck that is not going to be used for us.
Mr. O’Donnell stated staff has just started talking about reviewing the
transportation pool because he is not that familiar with the whole process. Mr. Light
manages a lot of with approved funds. Mr. Light advised he could not speak for Fire
and Rescue.
Supervisor North stated to Supervisor Peter’s point, it raised his eye brows
too; he might have forgotten and maybe we approved it in some capacity or was this a
grant.
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Supervisor Peters stated he did not think it was a grant, because it said it
would be reimbursed when used in the fire service because it will be taken wherever it
is called for. It was kind of a shock to himself as well as others. We are putting off
purchasing other vehicles that are used every day in our community for our citizens and
we go and buy this and it will sit in the fire house for two (2) years before it is used.
Mr. O’Donnell advised staff would look into and provide a Budget Memo.
Supervisor Peters stated he knows we have groups that have been to
Oklahoma, they will go anywhere that the Forestry Service calls them to, but if we are
using our resources instead of what is used in our communities, he has a hard time with
that.
Ms. Owens stated they would provide a Budget Memo and when Mr.
O’Donnell provides the budget on March 10, 2020, there are a couple of work sessions
that are scheduled to dig deeper into compensation and the operating and we can be
sure to include some information on the vehicle replacement program and what is
included.
Supervisor Peters stated one of his pet peeves, is when back in the days
of volunteers, we had these mega stations like Vinton and Hollins that Ft. Lewis that
were full of vehicles. Now that is not the case, volunteers are few and far between and
not running as many calls. The apparatus that are in these stations, we need to be
dwindling down. We need to have quality equipment there for our paid and volunteers
to run, but we do not have to have every bay full. He hopes that we will continue to
monitor that and work with Chief Simon to get the right size.
Mr. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator stated that is an ongoing
discussion that he has been having with the Chief. He thinks apparatus is an important
part of that, but also the design of the system.
Supervisor Peters stated that is why he has asked for a study for the Fire
Stations, because he thinks that will be a part of the larger plan along with ISO ratings,
etc.
Supervisor Radford commented just to add to Supervisor Peters’
comment, when he toured the fire stations, Bent Mountain has eight (8) apparatus’ in
that garage; it is full.
Supervisor Peters stated and we are maintaining all of them.
Next, Mr. Elliott discussed the school transfer.
Supervisor Radford asked what ADM was used in 2021 with Ms.
Gearheart stating 13,483. Supervisor Radford then asked what the number was for
2020, with Mrs. Gearheart stating 13,610. Ms. Gearheart advised schools shared in a
work session that they anticipate the ADM to decrease approximately 300 over the next
three (3) to five (5) years.
Supervisor Hooker stated so when they show percentage of our revenues
that go to the schools, it is really because of the ADM. The percentage of our total
revenue is continuing to decline, but that is based on the revenue funding formula that
includes ADM. Ms. Gearheart responded in the affirmative.
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Supervisor North stated the percentage, but not dollars.
Ms. Owens stated it has to do with the fact the County is using population
and student enrollment to recalculate the percentage of revenues they are receiving,
For example, she has the draft that the staff worked on last year 42.03% and this year
the recalculation is for them to receive 41.81%. The percentage of revenues is
declining but their transfer is still increasing; this year particularly 2.89%
Supervisor Radford stated to debunk the fact their revenue is not
increasing, it is. The dollar amount is increasing.
Supervisor Peters stated if our budget was flat they could lose money.
Supervisor Mahoney stated that opens up his pessimistic comment, he
likes the revenue estimates, but again, everything he has been reading is we are
looking at recession in 2021. If that happens, what Supervisor Peters said is right on
target.
Supervisor North commented to Supervisor Mahoney’s point that brings
us back to one of the goals of the Board is to have that back-up budget in the drawer so
you can pull it out if the time comes.
Supervisor Mahoney stated a lot of our taxes are calendar year, but our
budgeting is fiscal year.
Mr. Elliott then reviewed tax rate information.
Supervisor Mahoney inquired with regard to personal property, there was
a sum of money that came from the State. Ms. Gearheart advised we still get it, but it is
flat lined. It is a $12.9 block grant that we receive and we allocate that out each year.
Supervisor Mahoney stated if we are looking at $34 million in personal
property, approximately $12.9 comes from the State. He thought that was always
dropping. Ms. Gearheart reiterated it is flat.
Mr. Elliott stated there had been only one change to the fees and that was
the concealed handgun permit fee that went from $50 to $40.
Supervisor North stated the $10 reduction is equivalent to $70,000
reduction. He added he is not taking a position on this, but that could come back later
on and people could walk-in under citizen comments because he received an email
wanted to go to $25. He is not saying we should or should not, but that result in
somebody stirring up this issue.
Supervisor Mahoney stated he did not have a chance to look at the Code
section, but he thought the State set a fee. Peter Lubeck, County Attorney explained
the Code section.
Mr. Caywood outlined the proposed changes in fees originating from
Community Development and stated staff wanted to look at these on an annual basis
and be more in line with other localities.
Mr. O’Donnell stated he thinks this fiscal year is coming in better than
expected.
Supervisor Radford advised that in his personal business he is now taking
business for 2021, 2020 is full.
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Supervisor Peters commented he does not agree with Supervisor
Mahoney about 2021; he agrees there is one coming. Something that is of concern to
him, when he came on this Board in 2014, our budget was $176.9 million and we are
now at $201 million. So in seven budgets, we have gone up $31 million, he has an
issue because we are spending everything we are bringing in so when the recession
does happen, what position will we be in?
Mr. O’Donnell stated we have beefed up our reserves and our fund
balance is healthy. We are in a better position that we were.
Supervisor Peters stated we have increased our budget by $31 million. We
have increased our personnel, especially in Fire and Rescue, but we have not been
giving our employees six and seven percent (6-7%) raises so to him it is a little bit
concerning that we have moved that far up and he is not sure.
Mr. O’Donnell stated he does not think it is much farther than inflation.
The work session was held from 4:45 p.m. until 5:36 p.m.
IN RE: CLOSED MEETING
At 4:00 p.m., Supervisor Hooker moved to go into closed meeting
following the work sessions pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711 A3 -
Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a 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 in the Cave Spring Magisterial District. The motion was seconded by Supervisor
Mahoney carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
The closed session was held from 5:45 p.m. until 6:14 p.m.
IN RE: CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
At 6:14 p.m., Supervisor Radford moved to return to open session and
adopt the certification resolution.
RESOLUTION 021120-12 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
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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 Radford to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Radford adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
________________________ ___________________________________
Deborah C. Jacks David F. Radford
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board Chairman
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