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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 fourth Tuesday and the second
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of April 2017. 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
Josh Coldren of Crossroads Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all
present.
IN RE: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McNamara called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. and advised
the evening session had been continued to May 23, 2017, at the request of the
petitioner. The roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Joseph P. McNamara, Supervisors George G.
Assaid, Al Bedrosian, Martha B. Hooker and P. Jason Peters
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Thomas C. Gates, County Administrator; Daniel R.
O’Donnell, Assistant County Administrator; Richard
Caywood, Assistant County Administrator; Ruth Ellen
Kuhnel, County Attorney; Amy Whittaker, Public Information
Officer and Deborah C. Jacks, Chief Deputy Clerk to the
Board
IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
IN RE: REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF
REZONING ORDINANCES - CONSENT AGENDA
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1. The petition of Lexington Falls, LLC to rezone approximately 1.67
acres to amend a proffered condition on property zoned C-2CS,
High Intensity Commercial, District with conditions and special
use permit and to rezone 0.68 acre from C-1, Low Intensity
Commercial, District to C-2, High Intensity Commercial, District.
The amended proffer references general conformance to a
revised concept plan showing additional parking and a new
access drive on Burlington Drive for an existing Bojangles
restaurant. The property is located at 6065 Peters Creek Road
and in the 6100 block of Burlington Drive, Hollins Magisterial
District
Supervisor Bedrosian’s motion to approve the first reading and set the
second reading and public hearing for May 23, 2017, was seconded by Supervisor
Peters and approved by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting and appropriating $200,000 to the Roanoke
County Public Schools from the sale of surplus computer
equipment (Michael Lawrence, Network Manager; Mark Trull,
Systems Analyst, RCPS; Rebecca Owens, Roanoke County
Director of Finance)
Mr. Lawrence outlined the request for this ordinance. There was no
discussion.
Supervisor McNamara’s motion to approve the first reading and set the
second reading for May 9 2017 was seconded by Supervisor Hooker and approved by
the following vote:
AYES: Supervisor Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION 042517-1 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS
ITEM I- CONSENT AGENDA
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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 April 25,
2017, 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 4 inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes – February 28, 2017
2. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $6,964.40 from the
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services for the purchase of a Physio
Lucas 2 Mechanical CPR Device for use on cardiac arrest patients
3. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Kyle E. Schirmer, Police Officer-Sergeant, upon his retirement after
more than twenty years of service
4. Confirmation of appointment to the Roanoke Valley Greenway (At-Large); Local
Office on Aging (LOA) (At-Large)
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, seconded by Supervisor
Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
A-042517-1.a
RESOLUTION 042517-1.b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
TO KYLE E. SCHIRMER, POLICE OFFICER-SERGEANT, UPON
HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN TWENTY (20) YEARS
OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Sergeant Schirmer was employed by Roanoke County on March 10,
1997; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Schirmer retired on April 1, 2017, after twenty years and
one month of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, during Sergeant Schirmer’s tenure with Roanoke County, he served
as a Police Officer in the Uniform Division, K9 Handler, Police Officer II and Police
Officer-Sergeant and served with professionalism and dedication in providing services
to the citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, during Sergeant Schirmer’s time with the Roanoke County Police
Department, he was assigned as the administrator of the Mobile Data Terminals used in
each patrol vehicle. Sergeant Schirmer later became the administrator of the in-car
video cameras and was instrumental in selecting the cameras currently used in each
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car. He developed the first curriculum for report writing at the Roanoke County Criminal
Justice Academy and served on several Roanoke County committees. Sergeant
Schirmer introduced the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program to the Police
Department that provides stress management to officers after critical incidents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens
of Roanoke County to KYLE E. SCHIRMER for more than twenty 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 McNamara to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, McNamara, Peters
NAYS: None
A-042517-1.c
IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor McNamara moved to receive and file the following reports with
Supervisor Hooker seconding the motion. The motion carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Supervisors Assaid, Bedrosian, Hooker, Peters, McNamara
NAYS: None
1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
3. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Revenues as of
March 31, 2017
4. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Expenditures and
Encumbrances as of March 31, 2017
5. Accounts Paid – March 31, 2017
6. Treasurer's Statement of Accountability per Investment and
Portfolio Policy as of February 28, 2017
7. Treasurer's Statement of Accountability per Investment and
Portfolio Policy as of March 31, 2017
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
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Supervisor Peters stated he had a couple of things he wanted to touch on.
One, he would like to recognize Tracy Broughman, who is one of our Mt. Pleasant
Elementary School teachers. She has won the 2017 Golden Apple Award and he would
like to congratulate her on that. Also, this is the first year that Roanoke County has
worked with EMT’s to train new EMTs and there was an article in the Roanoke Times
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back on the 19, he believes it was that noted this was a very successful program and
he is glad to see the schools stepping up to replenish first responders. As we all know,
volunteers have fallen by the wayside for the last several years and he is glad to see
someone come in to fill the gap. Lastly, we have had a little bit of rain over the last few
days and he knows our Public Safety staff has been working very diligently and he
would like to thank them and all of our staff for what they do.
Supervisor Bedrosian stated he would like to congratulate his daughter.
She has been studying to be a paramedic for the last couple of years and had to do a
stint up in Baltimore in the Emergency Room and wanted to come down here to ride
with the ambulance. She needed 200 something hours riding down. A gentleman by
the name of Rob Logan, he would like to thank also, he is on our EMT Counsel and
spoke with Chief Simon to allow his daughter to do some volunteer time. Although this
was not in Roanoke County, she actually did it in the City of Salem. She just finished up
her ride time and totally enjoys it, so congratulations to his daughter and maybe will be
a new paramedic in the Valley soon, which would be great. Also, he also wants to
speak for the unborn and always makes a plug because so often they are forgotten.
This community of ours is a strong pro-life community and he always challenges those
in our community and especially the United Way to stop their support of Planned
Parenthood, putting money into Planned Parenthood. They do a lot of good things, but
one of those things is giving money to Planned Parenthood and a lot of people in the
valley wish they would not, so, he does continue to talk about that. Also, to make sure
our citizens are very aware of the budget we are soon getting ready to pass and just
make sure they are aware. Unfortunately, not many come to the meetings to listen
anymore, but many do watch online so good for those that do that and get involved in
our government.
Supervisor McNamara stated he did want to single out Economic
Development for a few things. We postponed today; we did not postpone, but the
exciting new first development he guessed you could say since we started looking at the
Re-Imagine 419 is the Lewis Gale ER complex at the corner of Ogden and 419. The
announcement was supposed to be today and the groundbreaking was supposed to be
today, but Mother Nature had different ideas, but it is a project that is going to happen
and it is pretty exciting. It is taking a 1950’s era building that looked like it was a 1940’s
era building and replacing it with a pretty attractive facade and building that will fit well
into what we want for our long-term goals and objectives for that area. Congratulations
on that and also congratulations to Roanoke County who participated in Tech Night last
Friday night. It is really fabulous the amount of things that are going on in the valley and
by the valley, he is referring to Roanoke County, Roanoke City and down the road to
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Blacksburg as well. A lot of really exciting things, Roanoke County participated in the
awards, which were pretty exciting and there are a lot of things happening. So, we can
certainly be proud of the job that the Economic Development Crew has done and keep
on going.
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At 3:13 p.m. Chairman McNamara recessed to the 4 floor for work
session.
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
1. Work session to review with the Board of Supervisors the
proposed fiscal year 2018-2027 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) (Thomas C. Gates, County Administrator; Christopher R.
Bever, Director, Management and Budget)
Mr. Gates provided an overview and turned the meeting over to Mr. Bever
for the PowerPoint presentation.
Supervisor McNamara asked if the total for fiscal 2019 was Schools or
County with Mr. Bever responding the County.
Mr. Gates advised staff has added an additional page (Page 42) to the
presentation that showed the proposed fiscal year 2018-2027 CIP funding for Cave
Spring High School funding.
Supervisor McNamara indicated there needs to be an updated CIP and
thinks the schools should be able to find $2 million. He added that he does not have a
huge issue moving the $2 million versus delaying. He indicated that the bigger problem
is taking the $10 million, which are School funds and the Public Safety Center would be
delayed to 2021.
Mr. Gated advised the program forces discipline. He indicated there was
no way they could approve the Public Safety Center next fiscal year.
Supervisor Hooker asked about delaying the Public Safety Center with
Rob Light, Director of General Services advised the building is in the flood plan and
already have had two significant flooding events. He added that the Center needs a new
HVAC system and a new roof. He indicated that the stormwater conveyance system
will manage a two-year storm. We had two last year. It flooded the entire office space.
In addition, the culverts into Mason Creek black flow into the site. Supervisor Hooker
then asked for a cost to do the needed repairs with Mr. Gates responding staff would
prepare. He indicated an analysis for alternative locations has been done. Funds are in
fiscal 2018.
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Supervisor McNamara commented to make sure we are only talking about
one year and not four years. He does not have a problem with a change in amount for
bond; does not feel it is critical. Mr. Gates responded that it is important. Employees
have lived in this building for quite some time and do we delay another year for
strategy? Mr. Gates added staff will go back and discuss with the schools the manner
in which they will address what has just been raised and will advise the entire Board.
Supervisor McNamara asked if it would make a difference on the opening of Cave
Spring with Mr. Assaid responding I the affirmative and indicated the number if $5
million not $2 million. He then asked Mr. Gates if we split the borrowing with Mr. Gates
responding in the negative.
Supervisor Peters then asked about William Byrd with Mr. Gates
responding will need to discuss with staff and if an issue will bring back to the Board.
Mr. Gates then asked if the Board would have staff delay the Public Safety Center.
Supervisor Hooker advised she would like to have more discussion.
Supervisor Assaid stated if the schools modify their CIP and they ask for a
$30 million appropriation for borrowing because it is only April or May, there is no
impact on their operating budget. Mr. Gates responded the issue is do you have
sufficient authority to finalize the contracts. Mr. Assaid advised if we did not delay the
$11.5 million for General Services, how does it impact the operating budget. Mr. Gates
responded there is no fiscal impact.
Supervisor McNamara responded that we are not living within the
discipline.
Mr. Gates responded that he does not want to spend money on planning
and design and not be able to move into construction. Secondly, the Public Service
Center alternative analysis makes some assumptions on how to distribute service and
would impact negotiations with private sector concerns.
Supervisor McNamara stated he wanted assurances that we are sticking
to the discipline.
It was the consensus of the Board to move forward with the suggested
changes (Assaid, Hooker, Peters).
Supervisor McNamara advised with regard for the $4.4 million for Explore
Park, he wants to see private sector buy in fore roads and laying trenches. He will not
approve bonds with just a disc golf course; not risking that much money.
Mr. Gates advised RFP’s are due on May 17, 2017. He suggested that
we leave the schedule as is and will come back to the Board before issuing the bonds.
We want to demonstrate to the private sector that we are willing.
Supervisor McNamara commented is it very important that you keep the
Board well apprised. He does not want staff to rate bonds and the Board not approve.
The work session was held from 3:27 p.m. until 4:40 p.m.
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IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman McNamara adjourned the meeting at 4:41 p.m.
emitted by: Approved by:
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Deborah C. J s .s-.h P. McNamara
Chief Deput lerk to the Board C..irman