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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 regularly scheduled
meeting of the month of February 2022. 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 Mahoney called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. The roll call
was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman P. Jason Peters; Supervisors Martha B. Hooker,
Paul M. Mahoney, Phil C. North and David F. Radford
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Richard Caywood, County Administrator, Rebecca Owens,
Deputy County Administrator; Doug Blount, Assistant County
Administrator; D Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney; Amy
Whittaker, Public Information Officer and Deborah C. Jacks,
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board
IN RE: BRIEFINGS
1. Briefing the Board of Supervisors with an annual update from the
Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association (Valerie
Brown, Executive Director)
A video briefing was given by Ms. Brown.
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IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution declaring the location of the Smith Ridge Commons
Apartments, which are proposed to be built near the 5000 block of
Cove Road and the 2700 block of Peters Creek Road, in the
Catawba Magisterial District, as a Revitalization Area, in order for
the apartment project to qualify for Virginia Housing Financing
(Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney)
Mr. Lubeck outlined the request for the resolution.
Supervisor Mahoney asked what the timing is with Virginia Housing on
these kinds of applications. The attorney for the petitioner advised they would need to
apply in March. There was no further discussion.
RESOLUTION 022222-1 DECLARING THE LOCATION OF THE
SMITH RIDGE COMMONS APARTMENTS, WHICH ARE
PROPOSED TO BE BUILT NEAR THE 5000 BLOCK OF COVE
ROAD AND THE 2700 BLOCK OF PETERS CREEK ROAD, IN
THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, AS A
REVITALIZATION AREA, IN ORDER FOR THE APARTMENT
PROJECT TO QUALIFY FOR VIRGINA HOUSING FUNDING
WHEREAS, the Lawson Companies recently, on January 25, 2022, obtained
approval from the Board of Supervisors, through a rezoning application (to amend
proffered conditions relating to the development and use of the property), to construct an
apartment complex located near the 5000 block of Cove Road and the 2700 block of
Peters Creek Road, in the Catawba Magisterial District, which complex will be known as
the Smith Ridge Commons Apartments; and
WHEREAS, the Lawson Companies is seeking to qualify for funding through the
Virginia Housing Low Income Housing Tax Credit program; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Housing places prioritization on transformative projects
located in revitalization areas in localities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for such funding assistance from Virginia Housing,
the Lawson Companies has requested that the Board designate the future location of the
Smith Ridge Commons Apartments as a revitalization area, pursuant to Section 36-
55.30:2 of the Code of Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Roanoke, Virginia, that the Board hereby confirms its support of the Smith
Ridge Commons Apartments project, and hereby, pursuant to § 36-55.30:2(A) of the
Code of Virginia, designates the area shown on the Smith Ridge Commons Apartments
Concept Plan, dated January 20, 2022 (attached hereto as Exhibit A), as a revitalization
area, and makes the following findings in support of such designation:
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1) The industrial, commercial or other economic development of such area will
benefit the County but such area lacks the housing needed to induce
manufacturing, industrial, commercial, governmental, educational, entertainment,
community development, healthcare or nonprofit enterprises or undertakings to
locate or remain in such area, and
2) Private enterprise and investment are not reasonably expected, without
assistance, to produce the construction or rehabilitation of decent, safe and
sanitary housing and supporting facilities that will meet the needs of low and
moderate income persons and families in such area and will induce other persons
and families to live within such area and thereby create a desirable economic mix
of residents in such area.
On motion of Supervisor Radford to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting funds in the amount of $34,000 from Roanoke
Valley Guns and Hoses Hockey, LLC, and appropriating the funds
to Roanoke County's Fee Class Fund to be used for constructing a
playground at Explore Park (Doug Blount, Assistant County
Administrator)
Mr. Blount outlined the request for ordinance. Deputy Chief Toby Martin
explained the donation. There was no discussion.
Supervisor Peters’ motion to approve the first reading and set the second
reading for March 8, 2022, was seconded by Supervisor Hooker and approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
2. Ordinance accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of
$500 from an anonymous donor for the County of Roanoke Fire &
Rescue Department (C. Travis Griffith, Chief of Fire and Rescue)
Chief Griffith outlined the request for ordinance. There was no discussion.
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Supervisor North’s motion to approve the first reading and set the second
reading for March 8, 2022, was seconded by Supervisor Radford and approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
3. Ordinance accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of
$107.71 from Mr. Michael A. Wray for the County of Roanoke Fire &
Rescue Department (C. Travis Griffith, Chief of Fire and Rescue)
Chief Griffith outlined the request for ordinance. There was no discussion.
Supervisor Radford’s motion to approve the first reading and set the
second reading for March 8, 2022, was seconded by Supervisor Hooker and approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of
$1,157.89 from the Asian American Business Owner Association
for the County of Roanoke Fire and Rescue Department (C. Travis
Griffith, Chief of Fire and Rescue)
Chief Griffith advised there were no changes since first reading held on
February 8, 2022. There was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 022222-2 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,157.89 FROM THE ASIAN
AMERICAN BUSINESS OWNER ASSOCIATION FOR THE
COUNTY OF ROANOKE FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Asian American Business Owner Association (AABOA) wishes to
donate $1,157.89 to recognize the County of Roanoke Fire & Rescue Department for its
hard work and commitment to helping the community in difficult circumstances during the
COVID pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department will use these funds
to purchase smoke detectors for Roanoke County citizens in need; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be
appropriated by ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 8, 2022, and
the second reading was held on February 22, 2022.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the sum of $1,157.89 made available to the Roanoke County Fire &
Rescue Department is accepted and appropriated to the general fund.
2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
2. Ordinance accepting and appropriating a donation from the
Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library in the amount of
$20,000 for use by the Roanoke County Library Department (Sara
McKnight, Acting Assistant Director of Library Services)
Ms. McKnight advised there were no changes since the first reading held on
February 8, 2022.
ORDINANCE 022222-3 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING A
DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY
PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR USE BY
THE ROANOKE COUNTY LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library is a non-profit
fundraising group that advocates and supports library reading programs for all ages,
supporting the library’s Summer Reading Program since the organization formed in the
early 90s; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Roanoke County Library wishes to donate $20,000
for use by the Library Department for their Summer Reading Program; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be
appropriated by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 8, 2022, and
the second reading was held on February 22, 2022.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the sum of $20,000 made available to the Roanoke County Public
Library is accepted and appropriated to the general fund.
2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
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On motion of Supervisor North to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION 022222-4 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 February
22, 2022, 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 Item 1.
1. Approval of minutes – October 5, 2021; October 19, 2021
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Radford and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor Radford moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Radford, Peters
NAYS: None
1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
3. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Revenues as of
January 31, 2022
4. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Expenditures and
Encumbrances as of January 31, 2022
5. Accounts Paid - January 31, 2022
6. Statement of Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio
Policy as of January 31, 2022
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IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor North stated the money committee in the House met on Sunday
and issued their report today that he understands they are supposed to vote on
Thursday. Some highlights of the budget include a school construction package that
funds $2 billion in zero interest and subsidized loans, which allows for the construction of
80 elementary schools. Going on future, this provides $541.7 million in loan rebates to
incentivize the $2 billion in school construction; competitive grants that will be scored
based on local funding commitments to pay and building conditions. There will be two
(2) tiers, one is a 30% rebate of principal and interest for $1 billion of activity and tier two
(2) 100% interest subsidy for $1 billion in loan activity based upon the BPSA bond
issuance rates. There also will be in the compensation package, $1.7 billion in
compensation action, which includes 4% pay raises, 1% bonuses, not only for the
teachers, but also for other State employees as well. Transportation Committee –
Delegate Austin in our area represents the Transportation Committee as Chairman.
They recommended amending the current caboose budget, which is the budget we are
in now for fiscal year 2022, with an 8% increase of new general funds of $647.4 million.
The net VDPT appropriation increases for the new general fund for the first year, the
biennium, will increase as well, upwards towards $1 billion. These recommendations
reflect 2021 Commonwealth Transportation revenue forecast as well as increases due to
the infrastructure funding investments and job act, which eventually the money will come
down from Washington. Also, the Transportation Committee indicated that they would
not be adversely effected if the grocery tax legislation progresses and becomes effective
by General Assembly action. Last, and certainly not least, he has been asked to share
that the Roanoke County Electoral Board is reaching out towards organizations
throughout the valley to solicit help in recruiting officers of election for the November mid-
terms. There is a vital need for poll workers. So, he asked each Supervisor to spread
the word if they know of anyone to contact the Registrar’s Office at 772-7500 and ask for
Delores. This request came from Ken Srpan, our Electoral Board Chairman. There is a
big turnover forthcoming, so we need poll workers.
Supervisor Hooker stated she had an interesting phone call with several
citizens this week. One was regarding some concern about an intersection at the Ft.
Lewis Baptist Church and West Main Street. She has put in an inquiry for a study for a
new traffic light at that location. There was a horrific accident in that area last night. She
also wanted to ask staff if we are going to be getting an update during the budget
process on recycling centers. Mr. Caywood responded in the affirmative. She has
several calls regarding that. It seems that all of our locations are to maximum and
beyond, so there is a need to look at what solutions may be. Another good news issue is
that we still have Wi-Fi hotspots at our libraries. They are available for loan at all the
Roanoke County libraries. You can borrow Verizon or a T-Mobile devise for 28 days and
many times you can check those out consecutively. It is a great option for those that
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need broadband or Wi-Fi help. Lastly, she mentioned that Glenvar High School has
some new State Champions; we have a wrestler from the 170 lb. weight class – Chase
Miller is our new State Champion and in swimming, the Glenvar girls 200 Freestyle State
Champions: Delaney Eller, Caryl Wilkes, Adrianna Hall and Claire Griffith and Claire
who is our Chief’s daughter is also a 3 time State Champion in the 50 meter freestyle
and set a new class 2 State record.
Supervisor Mahoney stated at each Board member’s place, there is a flyer
advertising the 419 Town Center design guidelines and open house to be held on
Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the South County Library. So, any
citizen who is interested, please come to the open house meeting.
IN RE: CLOSED MEETING
At 3:42 p.m., Supervisor Mahoney moved to go into closed meeting
following the work sessions pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) -
Consultation with legal counsel pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such
consultation in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture
of the public body. Specifically, the Board will discuss potential litigation with a vendor of
services. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Hooker
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
The closed session was held from 7:19 p.m. until 7:40 p.m.
Chairman Mahoney recessed to the fourth floor at 3:43 p.m.
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
1. Work session to review with the Board of Supervisors fiscal year
2022-2023 employee compensation and benefits and outside
agency funding (Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and
Management Services)
Mr. Caywood provided an overview; explained extra slides requested by
Chairman Mahoney
Mr. Steve Elliott, Budget Division Director, provided PowerPoint
presentation.
Supervisor Hooker commented on increasing needs at Social Services.
Supervisor Mahoney commented we may need to look at agreement with
the City of Salem for social services functions.
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Supervisor North stated the State of Virginia has proposed a 4% increase
for all State employees and 1% bonus (house budget) and whether that is approved or
not he does not know, but with that said, even with that increase, teachers’ average
salaries within the Commonwealth are only at 80% of the national average. So, we
continue to be under the radar on a national level.
Supervisor Peters stated he thinks we need to be careful with letting
inflation dictate where we are going. One of the things he does in his daily life,
constantly reviewing economic history because history repeats itself. We are setting up
to be back to the same position we were in the 1973-1975 recession. Inflations was 9%
and the economy contracted to a -2.7, he understands what we are saying here and not
disagreeing with anything on the chart, but across most jobs there are a lot of people
who did not 2021, it was not just the County. He supports paying our folks what we need
to pay them, but this inflation while it is bad now, it may turn. There are a lot of things
almost exactly lining up that we see right now. Just keep that in the back of your mind.
Supervisor Radford stated contraction is basically the correction and it is
painful and it effects not just nationally, but worldwide.
Supervisor Peters inquired how did staff arrive at $37,500 for emergency
communications. Ms. Anita Hassell, Director of Human Resources, stated they used the
DBM step system we put in place a few months ago. We used that as the basis and just
replicated the same rates. Supervisor Peters asked if $37,500 is what a dispatcher
makes today with Ms. Hassell advising no, they state as a CO1 and that number is
$34,966. Supervisor Peters reiterated that he is a huge advocate to stop the bleeding in
dispatch; they are our lifeline to everybody out in the field. We need to make sure that
we have strong people there.
Supervisor Mahoney commented with respect to existing employees, would
most of the existing employees fall at level 2. Ms. Hassell explained the CO1 is when
they are hired and in training and once they complete training them become a CO2.
Supervisor Mahoney stated so all are CO2 now, with Ms. Hassell explaining there are
two (2) people that are currently CO1’s.
Supervisor North stating in speaking to the challenges of a 2%
unemployment rate, which is better than it was pre-pandemic and the fact that 100,000
jobs have left the Commonwealth and gone to our sister states surrounding us makes
this a Band-Aid effect both here and in public safety, especially police to try and recruit
folks, our economic population is declining in the Commonwealth and that is being felt all
over the State at this time and there is going to more that you are going to hear on this
from Secretary Cummings, the new finance director. He spoke to it today and some of
our friends in Northern Virginia who did not want to hear it, we are going to have a tough
time going forward filling jobs; not only in government but also in this area unless more
industry comes in and brings additional people.
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Supervisor Mahoney asked how many vacancies do we currently have with
Mr. Elliott advising 55 Countywide and 12 in 911 dispatch. Bill Hunter, Director of
Communications and Information Technology advised they are losing people to
traditional call centers. He added that only 2% of the population has the skill set to work
in a 911 Center and before the shortages that Supervisor North was referring to, the
turnover nationally was 18% a year.
Supervisor Radford inquired about surrounding jurisdictions with Mr.
Caywood advising them are following behind the County.
Supervisor Mahoney stated he wanted to discuss two additional options,
five percent (5%) and six percent (6%). He had seen some national reports that
indicated that wage increases for white collar professionals were about four point 5
percent (4.5%) and as Supervisor North has pointed out, you look at the speculation
from the House and Senate money committees and they are looking at five percent (5%)
plus for teachers. He is hoping that whatever we do for our employees would match
what the dictate is the State tells us. He is not wedded to a five or six percent (5-6%).
From other things that he is seeing, we are truly in a war for talent. You cannot find good
people and he is seeing that in his other life being on the Board of Directors for the credit
union. You cannot find people. The problem we have in government is we provide
services to our citizens face-to-face. It is not like we have a lot of employees who can
work remotely. He had asked staff to put together some alternatives to see what a five
or percent (5-6%) message would mean and what impacts that would have.
Supervisor Peters stated if you were at any other job, you receive a raise
on your performance. In government, whether to half way do your job or excel at your
job, everybody gets the same thing. Is that the way it is. Ms. Gearheart responded that
in previous years, that was not the case. Back in the early 2000’s we would actually get
a COLA and then a small amount of money would be set aside to be allocated out to the
departments and then the departments would be allowed to reward their higher
performers. When the recession came along, it was all we could do to keep up with
COLA. At some point, we hope that we can get back to that. It is something that
employees do talk about, but we are not at the point where we can address it yet.
Mr. Caywood advised the new Director of Human Resources will need to
address “pay for performance”.
Supervisor Radford commented the social security COLA is five point nine
percent (5.9%).
Supervisor North commented there are a lot of unknowns and we need to
be cautious.
Supervisor Radford asked what Supervisor Mahoney was requesting.
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Supervisor Mahoney reiterated that he is worried; there are a lot of inflation
measures that we can use. The point is that no matter what methodology you use, we
are still going to be behind. Secondly, we have a war for talent. We have difficulties
finding people. He is very uncomfortable with what the General Assembly is going to do.
He does not want to wait too long. In the past, the General Assembly and the Governor
would wait until May to finalize the budget. He does not think we want to wait until May
to make our decision and as Supervisor North points out, we have a lot of other
expenses to address. He is afraid we can be short-cited and say we are going to do five
percent (5%) instead of seven percent (7%) and all that is going to do is hurt us because
we are going to hemorrhage more employees. He does not know if seven percent (7%)
is the correct number; it seems high. If we are already down a significant number of
employees in key areas, we are in a box and he does not know how to make all the
numbers work with everything else we have going on.
Supervisor Peters asked are we not setting a starting pay that is high
enough; if we are not attracting people, there is a reason. This concerns him.
Supervisor North stated the population of employees is very weak in this
market and in other parts of the State. You could start the starting pay at $10,000 and
you might get a little movement, but he does not think you will get that much.
Mr. Caywood commented the Gallagher data was pre-COVID and thinks
we may need to revisit the data we are basing our decision making on because the
market is moving very fast and is not necessarily moving evenly. Ms. Hassell
commented that the rates with the seven percent (7%) increase is equitable to the
average around the State.
Supervisor Mahoney stated he thinks we have a lot of tough decisions to
make in the budget, so that is why he wanted staff to provide the Board with some
alternates.
Supervisor North asked for the latest month data of sales tax that staff has.
Ms. Gearheart responded December. Supervisor North indicated it might call be going
up.
Mr. Elliott indicated the health rates have a five percent (5%) increase.
Supervisor North asked if we have looked at adding more localities to increase the pool.
Ms. Owens indicated we include Roanoke County public schools each pays their own
rates based on experience.
Supervisor Hooker stated there was a time when Roanoke County and the
Schools had similar increases. The schools got ahead. Have there been discussions to
get back on track. Ms. Owens stated that used to be part of the revenue sharing formula
and has fallen through time.
Supervisor Peters recommended a conservative approach at five percent
(5%).
Supervisor Radford stated he agreed that five percent (5%).
Supervisor North stated the five percent (5%) resonates with the State with
a four percent (4%) raise and a one percent (1%) bonus.
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Supervisor Mahoney asked what action is need to accelerate Emergency
Communications with Ms. Gearheart responding none at this time. He then asked if we
wanted to do seven percent (7%) for Emergency Communications.
Supervisor Peters stated he thinks we should set, just like the Sheriff and
Police, Fire and Rescue a starting salary. He thinks it should not be set on a five, six or
seven percent (5, 6, 7%). Mr. Caywood advised he does not have a problem with that.
Supervisor Mahoney then stated if the General Assembly does give some
direction with respect to Sheriff’s Deputies, we would adjust accordingly. Ms. Owens
advised the Sheriff rates were higher than the State’s minimum.
The work session was held from 3:55 p.m. until 5:10 p.m.
2. Work session to review with the Board of Supervisors the County
Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 - 2032 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) (Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance
and Management Services)
Ms. Gearheart provided PowerPoint presentation.
Supervisor Radford outlined the use of leasing that can use the tax credits.
We would need a consistent cash amount each year.
Supervisor North stressed we need a revenue stream from the State.
Supervisor Peters asked if staff has seen anything on a leasing option, with
Ms. Owens responding not at this time.
Supervisor Hooker stated she thinks everyone agrees that we are going to
have to increase our funding, but what does this do to our bonding. Ms. Gearheart
responded that staff has looked at all of the scenarios to make sure they stay within out
debt limits and they do.
Supervisor Mahoney stated he would like to use a newer creative approach
and if leasing is the way to do it to capture any tax credits. As he looks at any of the
models, how much more money do we want to put into the budget. If we can increase
what we put in every year, can the schools? That is a discussion we will have to have
with the School Board.
Supervisor Peters if we have a more creative way to finance, let’s go for it.
From a budget standpoint, he does not think he would be comfortable with anything over
15-15-15.
Supervisor Mahoney advised he is good with 15-15-15, but was hoping we
could go further.
Supervisor North stated he was okay with 15-15-15, but was okay with
going to 17-17-17.
It was the consensus of the Board to start with 15-15-15 and relook with
when we have actual hard numbers.
The work session was held from 5:10 p.m. until 5:58 p.m.
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3. Work session to discuss redistricting with the Board of
Supervisors (Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney)
Mr. Lubeck provided a PowerPoint. It was the consensus of the Board to
go with option two (2), which was to obtain a Certificate of “no objection” from office of
Attorney General.
The work session was held from 6:16 p.m. until 7:10 p.m.
IN RE: CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
At 7:11 p.m., Supervisor Mahoney moved to return to open session and
adopt the certification resolution.
RESOLUTION 022222-5 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 Mahoney to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
YES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
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IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Mahoney adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
________________________ ___________________________________
Deborah C. Jacks Paul M. Mahoney
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board Chairman