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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 first regularly scheduled meeting
of the month of June 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 Paul M. Mahoney; Supervisors Martha B. Hooker,
Phil C. North, P. Jason Peters and David F. Radford
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator; Rebecca
Owens, Deputy County Administrator; Doug Blount,
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: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
County Administrator, Richard L. Caywood requested the Board change
the order of closed session item to take the Closed Session regarding 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 appointment to the Western Virginia Water Authority and move it
from second to fourth. There were no objections.
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IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
1. Recognition congratulating Chase Miller, Glenvar High School, for
winning the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 2
Championship in the 170 lb. Weight Division in Wrestling (Martha
B. Hooker, Supervisor, Catawba Magisterial District)
Recognition was given.
2. Recognition congratulating Delaney Eller, Carly Wilkes, Adrianna
Hall and Claire Griffith, Glenvar High School, for winning the
Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 2 Championship in the
200-yard freestyle relay (Martha B. Hooker, Supervisor, Catawba
Magisterial District)
Recognition was given.
3. Resolution congratulating the Glenvar High School Girls Indoor
Track and Field Team for winning the Virginia High School
League (VHSL) Class 2 Championship (Martha B. Hooker,
Supervisor, Catawba Magisterial District)
RESOLUTION 061422-1 CONGRATULATING THE GLENVAR
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD TEAM FOR
WINNING THE VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE (VHSL)
CLASS 1/2 CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, athletic competitions are an important and integral part of the team
curriculum at schools in Roanoke County; teaching cooperation, sportsmanship,
teamwork and athletic skill; and
WHEREAS, on March 2 and 3, 2022, the Glenvar High School Girls’ Indoor
Track and Field Team won the VHSL Class 1/2 Combined Indoor State Championships
at Liberty University, by outscoring Appomattox High School 61 to 60; and
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WHEREAS, Senior Carly Wilkes placed 1 in the 1000 with a time of 3:00.95 and
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1 in the 1600 with a time of 4:59.78. Carly was also a member of the 4x400 team that
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took 1 overall. Reflecting on Carly's high school Indoor career from 2018-2022 as a
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freshman, Carly competed in the 1600, 3200 and 4x800 placing 2 in all events. As a
sophomore, Carly became the 1600 and 3200 State Champion along with the 4X800
taking first place that season. Moving forward to her Junior and Senior years, Carly
understood that the 2021 and 2022 season could bring great reward and decided to run
the 1000, 1600 and 4X400 to compete for an overall team win. By doing this, Carly
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became a back-to-back State Champion in the 1000 and 4x400 and a three-time State
Champion in the 1600; and
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WHEREAS, Senior Delaney Eller placed 6 in the 500D with at time of 1:27.60
and was a member of the 4x400 State Champion team. Over the past 3 seasons
Delaney has been a part of the 4X800 State Championship team alongside of Carly and
back-to-back 4x400 State Champ; and
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WHEREAS, Junior Sydney Loder started the meet off by placing 2 in High
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Jump, with a Jump of 5-03. Sydney placed 1 in the 55H with a time of 9.08 and
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becoming a two-time State Champion in this event. Sydney also placed 1 in the 300D
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with a time of 42.24. Sydney was a member of the 4x400 team that took 1 overall and
became a back-to-back State Champion in this event; and
WHEREAS, Junior Adrianna Hall was a member of the 4x400 State Champion
team alongside of Delaney Eller, Carly Wilkes and Sydney Loder with a time of 4:20.60;
and
WHEREAS, the most exciting part of this whole meet came down to this one
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event, the 4x400, they needed to clinch 1 to win. This will be a moment they will all
remember. It takes four to compete and each of them competed at an outstanding level;
and
WHEREAS, Junior Molly McCroskey and Sophomore Joanna Killleen were both
able to experience their first State Meet, competing in the 1000. Both had personal best,
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with Joanna placing 10 and Molly placing 11th overall; and
WHEREAS, each of these young ladies are not only outstanding athletes, but
excellent students. They represent their school and community, not only on the track,
but off as well. Their character, poise, sportsmanship, and regard for others is what sets
them apart. They are a true asset to Roanoke County and our seniors will be greatly
missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia does hereby extend its sincere congratulations to the
members of the GLENVAR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
TEAM: CARYL WILKES, DELANEY ELLER, MOLLY MCCROSKEY, JOANNA
KILLEEN, SYDNEY LODER AND ADRIANNA HALL; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors extends its best
wishes to the members of the team, the coaches and the school in their future
endeavors.
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
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4. Resolution congratulating the Glenvar High School Girls Outdoor
Track and Field Team for winning the Virginia High School
League (VHSL) Class 2 Championship (Martha B. Hooker,
Supervisor, Catawba Magisterial District)
RESOLUTION 061422-2 CONGRATULATING THE GLENVAR
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
FOR WINNING THE VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE (VHSL)
CLASS 2 CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, athletic competitions are an important and integral part of the team
curriculum at schools in Roanoke County; teaching cooperation, sportsmanship,
teamwork and athletic skill; and
WHEREAS, on June 3 and 4, 2022, the Glenvar High School Girls’ Indoor Track
and Field Team won the VHSL Class 2 Outdoor State Championships at James
Madison University, by outscoring Strasburg High School 75 to 63; and
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WHEREAS, Senior Carly Wilkes placed 1 in the 1600 with a time of 4:49.39 and
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1 in the 800 with a time of 2:17.62 Carly was also a member of the 4x400 team that
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took 1 overall. Reflecting on Carly's high school Outdoor career from 2019-2022 as a
freshman, Carly competed in the 3200 and placing 3rd in this event. As a sophomore,
Carly’s season was cut short due to the season being cancelled because of COVID.
Moving forward to her Junior and Senior years, Carly understood that the 2021 and
2022 season could bring great reward and decided to run the 800, 1600 and 4X400 to
compete for an overall team win. By doing this, Carly became a back-to-back State
Champion in these events; and
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WHEREAS, Senior Delaney Eller placed 6 in the 400 meter with at time of
1:03.16 and was a member of the 4x400 State Champion team. Over the past 2
seasons Delaney has been a part of the back-to-back 4x400 State Champion relay
team; and
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WHEREAS, Junior Sydney Loder started the meet off by placing 2 in High
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Jump, with a Jump of 5-02. Sydney placed 1 in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 15.37
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and becoming a two-time State Champion in this event. Sydney also placed 1 in the
300 Hurdles with a time of 46.67 and becoming a two-State Champion in this event as
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well. Sydney was a member of the 4x400 team that took 1 overall and became a back-
to-back State Champion in this event; and
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WHEREAS, Junior Rhyan Harris was 7 in the state for pole vault and a member
of the 4x400 State Champion team alongside of Delaney Eller, Carly Wilkes, and
Sydney Loder with a time of 4:13.23; and
WHEREAS, Freshman Mahre Swanson, Junior Brooklyn Woolwine, Junior
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Adrianna Hall and Junior Rhyan Harris were 5 in the state for the 4x100 relay; and
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WHEREAS, Junior Molly McCroskey, Junior Khana Nguyn, Sophomore Emma
Pope, and Sophomore Joanna Killleen were members of the 4x800 relay team that
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placed 6 overall in the state; and
WHEREAS, each of these young ladies are not only outstanding athletes, but
excellent students. They represent their school and community, not only on the track,
but off as well. Their character, poise, sportsmanship, and regard for others is what sets
them apart. They are a true asset to Roanoke County and our seniors will be greatly
missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia does hereby extend its sincere congratulations to the
members of the 2022 GLENVAR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK AND
FIELD TEAM: CARLY WILKES, DELANEY ELLER, MOLLY MCCROSKEY, JOANNA
KILLEEN, SYDNEY LODER, ADRIANNA HALL, RHYAN HARRIS, MIAHA GENTRY,
MAHRE SWANSON, BROOKLYN WOOLWINE, EMMA POPE, KHANA NGUYN, AND
LAUREN MICHAELS; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors extends its best
wishes to the members of the team, the coaches and the school in their future
endeavors.
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
1. Resolution approving the Secondary Six-Year Improvement Plan
for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2028 and the Construction Priority
List and Estimated Allocations for Fiscal Year 2023 (Megan G.
Cronise, Assistant Director of Planning)
Ms. Cronise provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Chairman Mahoney opened and closed the public hearing with the
following citizens speaking:
Holly Delaney of 2702 White Pelican Lane stated she has been a resident
there for 15 years. She is here to raise a concern about a residence that was just sold
two houses away from where she lives as well as some neighbors in the same row.
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Basically, the property was sold on April 6 to a company called Scioto Properties, LLC
and it is a health care realty company. A neighbor walking by, Denise, has talked to
one of the workers working on the property and he let her know he’s from Pinnacle and
they are making this property to be basically a men’s recovery from drug addiction right
on our street and there are children on both sides. One of her neighbors, John Conti,
looked up the zoning and we are in a R-1 district and they are allowed to have a
residential human care facility, but that does not include drugs or alcohol under that.
She reached out to Rebecca James this morning and left a voicemail. She quickly sent
out Bill Richardson to investigate and he said they have not pulled a license yet. It has
been two months. In order for them to change the zoning, they would have to let all the
neighbors know in order to change the zoning to fit their needs. We have not heard
anything. So, I sent Ms. James an email with all these concerns and also sent David an
email, as they are friends and he goes to Richmond and might be able to help us out if
nothing happens. She does not think we would have even found out about it if her
neighbor did not stop and ask questions, because they are falsely putting this residence
under something else that it’s not going to be.
Chairman Mahoney stated that he was sorry that he had confused Ms.
Delaney, this is a public hearing on funding for the Secondary Road Six-Year Plan. So,
your comments are appropriate, it is just they should have been provided at another
point in our agenda. He noted he has spoken to several citizens on White Pelican and
has spoken to the Zoning Administrator. She has sent out the Zoning enforcement
staff, Bill Richardson and we are looking into. There are several State agencies
involved. We have to coordinate with them and County staff are in the process of
looking at what is occurring there, because there were several different citizen
complaints. We will tr to get back to you as soon as we obtain some better information.
RESOLUTION 061222-3 APPROVING THE SECONDARY ROAD
SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023
THROUGH 2028 AND THE CONSTRUCTION PRIORITY LIST
AND ESTIMATED ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
WHEREAS, Sections 33.2-331 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended)
provides the opportunity for Roanoke County to work with the Virginia Department of
Transportation in developing a Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, this Board had previously agreed to assist in the preparation of the
Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement Plan, in accordance with Virginia Department
of Transportation policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing, which was duly advertised on the proposed
Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2028 and
Construction Priority List and Estimated Allocations for Fiscal Year 2023 was held on
June 14, 2022, to receive comments and recommendations on Roanoke County’s
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Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2028 as well as the
Construction Priority List and Estimated Allocations for Fiscal Year 2023;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does
hereby approve the Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement Plan for Roanoke County
for Fiscal Years 2023-2028;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does also hereby
approve the Construction Priority List and Estimated Allocations for Fiscal Year 2023;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution duly attested to be
forthwith forwarded to the Virginia Department of Transportation Salem Residency
Office along with a duly attested copy of the proposed Roanoke County Secondary
Road Six-Year Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2028 by the Clerk to the Board.
On motion of Supervisor North 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: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting and appropriating $200,000 from the Virginia
Tourism Corporation for the purpose of tourism marketing
through Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge (Doug Blount, Assistant
County Administrator)
Mr. Blount outlined the request for ordinance. Landon Howard was also in
attendance.
Supervisor Peters commented he has no issue with what is being
proposed today, but his question is with Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge (VBR), which we
have been adamant supports of for a number of years. How difficult is it going to be to
carve out Roanoke Count when we work through VBR as a region? Additionally, would
we not be able to use the money from everyone who is involved in it. Can they still not
just promote what we are doing rather than having to segregate Roanoke County or
Roanoke City of whoever else is out there. He guesses with what Mr. Blount just stated
sounded like they are going to do our Explore Park, but he is guessing back to where a
lot of us feel that regional look, can we not continue what we’ve been doing, just have
the additional funds to do so. Mr. Blount responded yes to all. Yes, VBR is developing
an overall marketing plan for all of the different jurisdictions that are receiving ARPA
funds. Out of each one of those areas, there will be specific things that will be promoted
just like VBR does now.
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Supervisor Peters then asked so, we are having to do it for each jurisdiction with Mr.
Blount responding in the affirmative, stating each jurisdiction was provided funds. Now,
developing an overall marketing plan that has similar characteristics for each of the
different jurisdictions. One jurisdiction may want something specific they want to
promote, i.e. their antique shops. Another may b e they really want to promote the
bluways because of the many options they have for people getting on different rivers
and paddle. Much of what VBR does is within their marketing is they cover the entire
area, but they also promote individual businesses.
Supervisor Radford stated he thought he heard they were going to spend
$100,000 first and then get reimbursed. Could you explain in a little more detail? Mr.
Blount advised the way the program was set up is whatever your allocation is, once the
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) approves the marketing plan , they will send you a
funds transfer for the first half of your allocation; for Roanoke County it is $100,000. We
will then turn around and submit through a web portal all of the receipts that we
reimburse VBR for many of these different marketing opportunities. Once we get to the
$100,000 mark, we start submitting the next $100,000 and VTC will then send Roanoke
County a check for each of those reimbursements. You get half upfront and they
reimburse you for the second half.
Supervisor North asked Mr. Howard to comment in view of the inflations
across the hotels, airlines, etc., what about media advertising and has it been
significantly increased year over year. Mr. Howard explained is all prices are going up
in both media and everything they do, we have to be smarter about content marketing
and we have a great team we work with.
Supervisor North’s motion to approve the first reading and set the second
reading for June 28, 2022, was seconded by Supervisor Peters and approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
2. Ordinance increasing the salaries of the members of the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County pursuant to Section 3.07 of the
Roanoke County Charter and Section 15.2-1414.3 of the Code of
Virginia (Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney)
Mr. Lubeck outlined the ordinance. There was no discussion.
Supervisor Mahoney motion to approve the first reading and set the
second reading for June 28, 2022, was seconded by Supervisor Peters and approved
by the following vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Peters, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: Supervisor Hooker
IN RE: PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding a proposed
amendment to the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget in accordance
with Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2507 (Laurie Gearheart,
Director of Finance and Management Services)
Chairman Mahoney opened and closed the public hearing with no citizens
to speak on this agenda item.
IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of
$9,147,263 from the Department of the Treasury for the locality-
based allocation distributed as a component of the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 (Laurie Gearheart, Director of
Finance and Management Services)
Ms. Gearheart advised no changes since the first reading. There was no
discussion.
ORDINANCE 061422-4 ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,147,263 FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY FOR THE LOCALITY-
BASED ALLOCATION DISTRIBUTED AS A COMPONENT OF
THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) OF 2021
WHEREAS, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, on March 11, 2021, the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law in the amount of $1.9 trillion;
and
WHEREAS, $350 billion has been set aside for state and local governments and
of this amount $65.1 billion has been set aside for counties; and
WHEREAS, the Department of the Treasury has notified the County that its
second allocation of funds made available through ARPA is $9,147,263; and
WHEREAS, these funds may be used only for eligible expenses as outlined in
the Final Rule under the six broad categories of Support Public Health Response,
Address Negative Economic Impacts, Replace Public Sector Revenue Loss, Premium
Pay for Essential Workers, Water and Sewer Infrastructure, and Broadband
Infrastructure; and ARPA may only be used to cover costs that 1) were incurred during
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the period that began on March 3, 2021, and ends on December 31, 2024 and 2) costs
can be “incurred” by December 31, 2024 and expended through December 31, 2026;
and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on May 24, 2022; and the
second reading was held on June 14, 2022.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. The sum of $9,147,263, made available to the County through the
Department of the Treasury from the American Rescue Plan Act, is
accepted.
2. The sum of $9,147,263 is hereby appropriated to the County’s Grant
Fund, to be used for those purposes allowable under the Act.
3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Peters to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Hooker and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
2. Ordinance authorizing the granting of public utility easements to
the Western Virginia Water Authority on property owned by the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors (Tax Map 036.03-01-01.00-
0000 and 036.03-01-62.00-0000) located at 1204, 1206 and 1216
Kessler Mill Road, Catawba Magisterial District (Doug Blount,
Assistant County Administrator)
Mr. Blount advised there were no changes since the first reading held on
May 24, 2022.
Supervisor Mahoney asked for the timing with Mr. Blount advising this
summer. There was no further discussion.
ORDINANCE 061422-5 AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS TO THE WESTERN VIRGINIA
WATER AUTHORITY ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (TAX MAP
NUMBERS 036.03-01-01.00-0000 AND 036.03-01-62.00-0000)
LOCATED AT 1204, 1206, AND 1216 KESSLER MILL ROAD,
CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Western Virginia Water Authority wishes to extend the North
Water Main from Thompson Memorial Drive to Kessler Mill Road; and
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WHEREAS, in order to extend the North Water Main, the extension must cross
the County’s Public Service Center property on Kessler Mill Road; and
WHEREAS, the Western Virginia Water Authority has requested that the County
grant to it certain public utility easements and temporary construction easements to
extend the said North Water Main; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition and disposition of real estate be authorized only by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a first reading of this ordinance was held on May 24, 2022 and the
second reading was held on June 14, 2022; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to the provision of Section 16.01 of the Roanoke County
Charter, the interest in real estate to be conveyed is hereby declared to be surplus, and
is hereby made available for conveyance to the Western Virginia Water Authority for
purposes of public utility easements and temporary construction easements.
2. That conveyance to the Western Virginia Water Authority of the public
utility easements and temporary construction easements as shown and described upon
the plat entitled “EXHIBIT PLAT SHOWING A NEW 20’ PUBLIC WATERLINE
EASEMENT (EASEMENT AREA “A”) (13,007 SQUARE FEET) ACROSS ROANOKE
COUNTY TAX PARCEL #036.03-01-01.00-0000 AND A NEW VARIABLE WIDTH
PUBLIC WATERLINE EASEMENT (EASEMENT AREA “B”) (1,597 SQUARE FEET)
ACROSS ROANOKE COUNTY TAX PARCEL #036.03-01-62.00-0000 BEING
GRANTED BY ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO THE WESTERN
VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY” prepared by Lumsden Associates, P.C., dated
January 20, 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby authorized
and approved.
3. That the County accepts and appropriates the payment of $1.00 as fair
market value compensation for this easement.
4. That the County Administrator, or any Assistant County Administrator, is
hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such further actions as may be
necessary to accomplish this conveyance, all of which shall be on a form approved by
the County Attorney.
5. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the ordinance, seconded by Supervisor
Radford and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
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3. Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a permanent easement
for Long Ridge Trail on property located off Twelve O'Clock Knob
Road in the Windsor Hills Magisterial District (Tax Parcel ID
075.00-01-05.01-0000) (Lindsay Webb, Parks Planning and
Development Manager)
Ms. Webb advised there were no substantive changes since first reading.
There was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 061422-6 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A
PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR LONG RIDGE TRAIL ON
PROPERTY LOCATED OFF TWELVE O’CLOCK KNOB ROAD,
IN THE WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (ROANOKE
COUNTY TAX MAP NO: 075.00-01-05.01-0000)
WHEREAS, Roanoke County’s greenways are developing bicycle and pedestrian
trails identified in the regionally approved 2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan,
adopted by the City of Roanoke, County of Roanoke, County of Botetourt, City of
Salem, and Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan identified numerous
greenway projects to be addressed as opportunities and resources arise, and identified
Long Ridge Trail in Roanoke County as a route of interest; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Roanoke County Comprehensive Master Plan for Parks
and Facilities identified the development of greenways and trails as a high priority
desired by citizens in Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, an easement is needed to connect Long Ridge Trail from Poor
Mountain Preserve to Happy Hollow Park across property owned by Justin Keith
Belcher and Diona Harrison designated as Roanoke County Tax Map Number 075.00-
01-05.01-0000 (0 Twelve O’clock Knob Road); and
WHEREAS, Justin Keith Belcher and Diona Harrison have agreed to donate a
permanent easement to Roanoke County for the aforementioned purposes; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on May 24, 2022, and the
second reading was held on June 14, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the acquisition of an easement on property located at 0 Twelve O’clock
Knob Road (Tax Map No. 075.00-01-05.01-0000) as shown on the attached
plat titled “LONG RIDGE TRAIL EASEMENT 12 O’CLOCK KNOB ROAD,
WINDSOR HILLS MAG. DISTRICT ACROSS TAX PARCEL 075.00-01-
05.01, ROANOKE, VA GRANTORS: JUSTIN BELCHER & DIONA
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HARRISON” prepared by the County of Roanoke Department of
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Development Services on the 8 day of June, 2022, is hereby authorized and
approved.
2. That the County Administrator or any Assistant County Administrator are
hereby authorized to execute the deed and any other incidental documents
required for the acquisition and to take such actions on behalf of the County
of Roanoke in this matter as are necessary or desirable to accomplish the
acquisition, all of which shall be approved as to form by the County Attorney.
3. That this ordinance is to be in full force and effect upon its passage.
On motion of Supervisor Radford to adopt the ordinance, seconded by
Supervisor North and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION 061422-7 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 June 14,
2022, 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 2 inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes – February 22, 2022
2. Resolution supporting participating in the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime
Control Act (VJCCCA) Grant Program of the Department of Juvenile Justice
for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years
On motion of Supervisor Hooker to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Mahoney and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
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IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor Mahoney moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Radford 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. Statement of Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio
Policy as of April 30, 2022
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Hooker provided a recap of Glenvar’s VHSL State Champions:
Cross County, Carly Wilkes, Volleyball, Girls Swim Team, Wrestling, Chase Miller, Girls
Indoor Track and Boy Soccer were the runners-up on Saturday. It was just a
phenomenal year. She is really proud of what our students have accomplished.
Tomorrow, she looks forward to meeting with the Catawba Hospital stakeholders to
discuss the future possibilities including substance abuse treatment so that the hospital
can continue to serve our citizens with high quality care and expanded services.
Supervisor North will be joining me there also. Today, she was able to attend the law
enforcement graduation. Roanoke County graduated five (5) men and women who
have been highly trained and we appreciate these individuals and their willingness to
serve our community. It was after a casual conversation at the end of the ceremony
where we are aware there are opportunities for careers there for anyone who may be
interested in applying. You can look on their website to see how to learn more
information about working at the regional jail. There was a comment that was brought
to her by a citizen in the audience today and after we worked with some of our
redistricting and some of our precincts moved and there was a substantial move with
the Catawba precinct going down to Mason’s Cove, which is a substantial move for
some citizens and it was an interesting question and wanted to ask staff and have it on
record that there was an interest in studying the use of a shuttle bus. If there is any way
that on election day, we could potentially use that to bring citizens from the Catawba
Valley down to Masons Cove, maybe on a rotating basis on election day. She thinks it
would really help some of the elderly population and especially with that distance in
mind, just something for discussion that she would appreciate feedback on. Opportunity
for careers there. Comment brought up by a citizens. She added Ironman was such a
success worth the traffic impediments, but what a great day and she is really proud of
the Valley for all that went on with that and Roanoke County’s part.
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Supervisor North commented that today is Flag Day, so let’s remember
the red, white and blue flag that flies over all municipal buildings and State buildings and
Federal buildings. Yesterday, was also election day. Five years ago, when he was
appointed to be the republican nomination for the Board of Supervisors, so that popped
up yesterday in my memories on Facebook. He encouraged folks that can vote on the
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21, he thinks it is the 21, one week from today. You can continue to vote early either
by mail or else in person Saturday during the week at either Vinton or Brambleton. As
of last week, the vote tally was very weeks; two (2) people voted in Vinton in person last
Saturday and nobody voted at Brambleton. If you haven’t voted yet, there is an election
in some districts next Tuesday. Also, the General Assembly, he has been told by
VACo’s Jeremy Bennett, will go into session this Friday to address the last few items on
the budget and hopefully they will pass the budget of which there are three(3) buckets
of potential aid for schools. He encouraged our School Board and staff to begin to
study those. If they are passed, there will be new rules of engagement and guidelines
adopted by the Department of Education. Number one is a direct aid school
construction assistance program for $450 million. There is a direct aid school program
for $401 million of which $1 million will go to each school division in the Commonwealth
and be used to pay for debt service on projects completed or initiated in the last ten (10)
years. There is also $400 million in the Literary Fund, which has been redefined at
$200 million each. That is a total of $1.25 billion, which is spectacular and he thanked
Delegate Quinn of Bristol as well as Majority Leader Kilgore for their efforts as well as
the Budget Committee for making these items possible to schools all over the
Commonwealth and he hopes that Roanoke County can be a beneficiary of some of this
money in the future. Tomorrow, he will join Supervisor Hooker and other over at
Catawba Hospital to discuss the fact that the hospital got $750,000 in the budget to
study adding on an additional facility over there for substance abuse. We look forward
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to that tomorrow. On July 13, we will be touring a number of transportation projects
with the Commonwealth Transportation Board representative around the County.
Supervisor North and I are looking forward to that.
Supervisor Radford congratulated the Hidden Valley women’s soccer
team for their run through the State tournament. They ended up the runner up this year
and congratulations to Coach Cory Carroll. They were playing while the Cave Spring
men’s soccer team was in their semifinals against a couple of teams in North Virginia
last weekend. Last week, he attending a broadband announcement up at the Bent
Mountain Community Center. Cox Communications was highlighting broadband
expansion through their fiber infrastructure adding a total of 109 homes. They were
kicking off the first 49 of that 109. While we were there, Cox was gracious enough to
give the Bent Mountain Community Center a year of comped internet service,
broadband service to their community center, which was very much appreciated.
Supervisor Peters also congratulated Glenvar, but noted there were four
(4) other districts in Roanoke County and hopes to see some of them before us. The
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other thing he wanted to mention today is that on June 30, we will be having a
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community meeting for the East Roanoke River Greenway that will go from the Western
Virginia Water Authority Pollution Control Plant to the Blue Ridge Parkway, which will
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help create the last leg to get us over to Explore Park and that will be on June 30 from
5 to 7 p.m. It will be an open style meeting as we have had several times before for
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transportation. This will be held at Explore Park Visitors Center June 30 from 5 to 7
p.m. He knows there are a lot of people that would like to way in on that. There is also
a link on our website that you can also comment on.
Supervisor Mahoney thanked Vice-Chairman Peters for sitting in for him
the last meeting because he had COVID and hope he did not infect anyone. He
thanked Captain Mauck stating he was very helpful by getting him the PCR tests right
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away and some advice on what and what not to do. On June 3, he was able to ZOOM
in and attend on behalf of the County, the Board of Directors meeting of the Roanoke
Regional Partnership. They had their semi-annual meeting, when unfortunately, they
did not have a full quorum so they could not adopt their bylaw amendments, etc. On
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June 7, he thought Supervisor Peters was gong to mention, we were at the Town of
Vinton when they were turning over their water and sewer system to the Western
Virginia Water Authority and key County staff also attended. It was a very nice event.
That evening, Assistant County Administrator, Doug Blount, and he attended the Sister
City’s Annual Dinner and annual meeting. Mr. Blount was given a resolution that was
adopted by the Virginia General Assembly recognizing a Revolutionary War Polish
General who came and helped George Washington. They took a picture of us at the
dinner and Dr. Kristina Slowikowski, who has been very active in Sister Cities and our
Sister City in Poland, the other gentleman is the honorary Council of the Republic of
Poland in Virginia who provided a little speech and it was a very nice event. So, Mr.
Blount and myself represented Roanoke County very ably and very well at the event.
As Supervisor Hooker mentioned, this morning we did attend the basic jailer graduation.
Both of us are on the Board for the Regional Jail Authority along with Ms. Rebecca
Owens. The County is down jailers, they need people, just like police officers and Chief
Hall is down officers. The Sheriff is probably doing pretty good, but think all of our
public safety folks are down a number of key staff. So, please encourage any citizen
who is interested in a career in law enforcement, there are definitely openings and we
do have a very serious need to address that.
IN RE: CLOSED MEETING
At 4:20 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.19 -
Discussion of plans to protect public safety as it relates to terrorist activity or specific
cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities and briefings by staff members, legal counsel, or
law enforcement or emergency service officials concerning actions taken to respond to
such matters or a related threat to public safety; discussion of information subject to the
exclusion in subdivision 2 or 14 of Section 2.2-3705.2 where discussion in an open
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meeting would jeopardize the safety of any person or the security of any facility,
building, structure, information technology system, or software program; or discussion of
reports or plans related to the security of any governmental facility, building or structure
or the safety of persons using such facility, building or structure; and 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’s annual performance evaluation; and
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 Attorney’s annual performance
evaluation; and 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 appointment to the Western
Virginia Water Authority.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Mahoney, Hooker, North, Peters, Radford
NAYS: None
The closed session was held from 4:40 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.
Chairman Mahoney recessed to the fourth floor at 4:22 p.m.
IN RE: CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
At 7:50 p.m., Supervisor Mahoney moved to return to open session and
adopt the certification resolution.
RESOLUTION 061422-8 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:
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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 Radford and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Peters, Hooker, North, Radford, Mahoney
NAYS: None
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
1. Work session to discuss debt financing for Capital Projects with
the Board of Supervisors
Ms. Rebecca Owens provided a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which
is on file in the office of the Clerk to the Board. Ms. Owens outlined funding
considerations: evaluation of how much additional debt Roanoke County can issue and
review how much additional debt Roanoke County can afford to service based on
existing budgeted revenues and resources. Supervisor Peters asked with regard to the
bond premiums. Ms. Owens advised it is considered debt, it is a book entry that we
have to amortize, but payments do not need to be made. So, we are paying
$12,257,644 in payments and our debt is $159,773,052. Ms. Owens responded in the
affirmative.
Supervisor Mahoney inquired if the County has ever held $25 million in
debt, with Ms. Gearheart responding $21 million was the highest.
Supervisor Hooker asked what interest rated were we looking at with Ms.
Owens responding six percent (6%).
Ms. Owens then went through funding scenario assumptions. In summary,
the following are assumptions of maintaining County planned bond issuances for 2-26,
2029, 2-32, relinquishing $4 million in bond issuance to the Schools; allow Schools to
issue debt earlier than planned and in 2030 and 2031, designating year-end available
funds for two years to School projects during a time of high inflation and uncertain
economic times. Currently the impact of GASB 87, accounting leases, to debt ratios
unknown at this time.
Supervisor North asked what was the square footage cost with Supervisor
Radford advising it would be approximately $400-$425 in Roanoke with a traditional
method.
Supervisor Peters advised he is concerned about recession in 2024.
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Supervisor North commented “just on the back of an envelope” he sees
three buckets. First is what you see here, the second is a combination of grants and
traditional and the third being P3, which he and Supervisor Radford has seen.
Supervisor Peters asked where we are with the elementary schools.
Supervisor Peters stated he hopes the grant money will not be like the
ARPA funds, a year later.
Supervisor North stated the first year will be the critical year, the ones on
their game will be the ones that get their application in.
Supervisor North commented until we get the recommendation from the
CTE Committee, we don’t know what the size will be.
Ms. Gearheart responded we are looking at what we can afford.
Supervisor Mahoney commented it scares him if looking at debt service at
$25 million.
Mr. Caywood advised the three procure options: design-bid-build, design-
build and PPEA.
Ms. Owens outlined the Public-Private Partnerships for Energy Positive
Schools (P3).
Supervisor Radford stated we need to look at the total life cycle; together
will save the tax payer money. Mr. Caywood advised we need to understand where the
savings sit. Supervisor Radford commented when looking at the P3 scenario, it has tax
credits, loans. The people that provide the P3 can make the as low as we can afford
payments now and balloon down the road so you can build more now. The challenge
with us and the Schools, when we did Green Ridge, we partnered with Moseley, English
Construction, HVAC supplies and formed an LLC, with the County’s procurement under
one bucket. The County procurement has to agree to it; and when we started looking at
this stuff, he does not think they understand the benefits of P3. There is a challenge,
somebody has to convince the School administration.
Supervisor Peters asked what happens when the balloon payments come
due. Supervisor Radford says he does not know, but is assuming we have more
revenues, and we have taken three (3) buildings quicker. Supervisor Peters advised he
is familiar with these, but not government level. Government does not have tax credits,
so that tells him a private business is going to have these on their books for twenty (20)
years. Supervisor Radford stated it would be a lease and as soon as they burn off the
tax credits, they will deed those back over to us and we would take over the payments.
Supervisor Peters stated what happens with solar after twenty (20) years. Supervisor
North stated the life of the panels are the same as a regular roof. The regulators get
replaced ten years.
Supervisor Mahoney stated there a lot of unknowns, can we solicit a
PPEA asking for this approach, with Peter Lubeck, County Attorney responding in the
affirmative.
Mr. Lubeck outlined the potential grants.
Mr. Caywood outlined the next steps.
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The work session was held from 7:50 p.m. until 9:07 p.m.
IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Mahoney adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
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Deborah C. Jacks Paul M. Mahoney
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board Chairman