Botetourt County, VA

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority will hear a presentation on a housing study, consider financial reports and bank statements, and discuss a vice chair appointment. The agenda also includes a virtual presentation on housing study results and routine approvals of minutes and financial documents.

• Housing study results presentation by S. Patz & Associates
• Approval of bank statements ending June 30 and July 31, 2026
• Approval of financial statements for June and July 2026
• IRF grant review
• Vice chair appointment

Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council

The Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council is meeting to approve June minutes, hear reports on bylaws, Juneteenth, grants, and public relations, and discuss preservation planning with community development. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Bylaws report by Steve Clinton
• Juneteenth update by Peggy
• Grants discussion led by Roblyn and Jim, including other funding suggestions and committee procedures
• Community Development – Preservation planning discussion at 4:00 with Edward, Steve, Curtis, and Jim

Planning Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

The Botetourt County Library Board of Trustees met to discuss revisions to the Internet Access and Technology Use Policy, focusing on filtering and appeal processes. The board also reviewed the implementation of its strategic plan, specifically regarding Year 1 goals for community reading and information literacy. Staff reported on the Buchanan branch update and the director's progress on the Summer Reading Challenge.

• Revision of Internet Access and Technology Use Policy to align appeal processes with the Patron Behavior Policy
• Review of Strategic Plan implementation for 'Build a Community of Readers' and 'Strengthen Information Literacy' priorities
• Discussion on consolidating strategic plan concepts into a unified Year 1 action plan due to staff capacity concerns
• Update on Buchanan branch renovation status and funding considerations for the upcoming budget
• Report on Blue Ridge Library parking lot expansion feasibility study

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission approved its agenda and June minutes, with no public comment. Staff reported that the county budget was adopted with reductions that should not impede programs, and the board set youth athletics fees under Option B, with early, regular, and late rates varying by sport. The commission also heard updates on the Greenfield master plan, a delayed lighting project, and ongoing staffing and property issues at Last Lock Park.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved June minutes
• Adopted youth athletics fee schedule (Option B): most sports $75/$95/$105, tackle football $125/$150/$160

Economic Development Authority

The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority will consider approving financial reports, an amended engineering invoice, an Altec performance agreement, a Buchanan Schoolhouse grant resolution, and the release of $558,731 in retainage to Lumos. They will also discuss closing Seeburg LLC, Parcel 88-26-5, and regional grant participation. The meeting includes a moment of silence for the late Vice Chair John Griffin.

• Release $558,731 VATI 2 closeout retainage to Lumos ($298,479.60 DHCD grant + $260,251.40 county match)
• Approve amended First Engineering Concepts invoice for Northern Road Entrance - $26,632.50
• Approve Altec Performance Agreement
• Approve Buchanan Schoolhouse IRF Grant Resolution
• Discuss closing Seeburg LLC and Parcel 88-26-5

The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority approved the Altec performance agreement, offering a $48,000 incentive for a minimum $3M facility investment by end of 2027. It also approved the Buchanan Schoolhouse IRF loan resolution, a $558,731 retainage payment to Lumos, and several financial reports. The board dissolved Seeburg LLC and allowed Google to deposit dirt on EDA parcels.

• Approved Altec performance agreement with $48,000 incentive for $3M investment (5-0)
• Approved Buchanan Schoolhouse IRF loan resolution (5-0)
• Approved $558,731 retainage payment to Lumos contingent on fund receipt (5-0)
• Approved amended Engineering Concepts invoice for $26,632.50 (5-0)
• Approved bank and financial statements for May 2026 (5-0)
• Approved May 15, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Dissolved Seeburg LLC and closed its bank account (5-0)
• Approved Google depositing dirt on Parcels 88-26-5 and 88-26-1 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Botetourt County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by William S. Emory (OneEnergy Renewables, Vernonia Solar VA, LLC) for a Commission Permit and Special Exception Permit to build a 2.0-megawatt utility-scale solar energy facility on a 20.69-acre parcel on Catawba Road (Route 779). The commission may recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial to the Board of Supervisors. The agenda also includes administrative items such as a field review date and virtual attendance requests for two members.

• Public hearing for 2.0-MW solar facility on 20.69 acres, Catawba Road (Route 779), Amsterdam District
• Special Exception Permit and Commission Permit request under Virginia Code 15.2-2232
• Proposed 3,800 solar panels, 9.5-acre footprint, 6-foot fence, 150-foot setbacks
• Staff suggests conditions: construction management plan, fire/EMS coordination, noise ordinance compliance
• Virtual attendance requests for Mr. Tim Lucas and Mr. Steve Hartman

Board of Supervisors

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors will approve the FY27 budget and transfer $291,859 from vacancy savings to cover rising costs in waste management, technology, and retirement benefits. The meeting includes public hearings on a cash rounding ordinance, a Roanoke Valley Greenway agreement, and four land-use requests, including two utility-scale solar facilities. The Board will also consider appointments to regional transportation and social services boards.

• FY27 Budget Appropriation Resolution and $291,859 in budget transfers from Fire-EMS, Jail, and Sheriff's Office vacancy savings
• Public hearing on an ordinance authorizing the rounding of cash payments to the nearest five cents
• Public hearing on an Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway
• Public hearing on a 20.69-acre utility-scale solar facility request on Catawba Road (Route 779) in the Agricultural, A-1 Use District
• Public hearing on a 53.40-acre utility-scale solar facility request on Roanoke Road (US Route 220) in the Agricultural, A-1 Use District

The Board approved the FY27 Budget Appropriation Resolution and Capital Improvement Plan (3-2), with Supervisors Michael and Rottman dissenting. It also approved $1,557,260.10 in accounts payable for the Read Mountain Fire Department and Public Safety Radio projects, and adopted a series of FY26 budget amendments totaling $19,771,930. The Board tabled a utility easement request for Patricia E. McDonald until August and deferred a zoning text amendment for Shopping Center districts pending sewer improvements.

• Approved FY27 Budget Appropriation Resolution and CIP plan (3-2)
• Approved $1,557,260.10 in accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved FY26 budget amendments totaling $19,771,930 (4-1)
• Adopted cash rounding ordinance for penny cessation (5-0)
• Adopted amended Roanoke Valley Greenway IGA (3-2)
• Repealed Greenway Ordinance (5-0)
• Tabled utility easement for McDonald property until August (5-0)
• Tabled SC district zoning text amendment pending sewer resolution (5-0)

Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council

The Historic Greenfield Juneteenth Committee is meeting to plan the upcoming Juneteenth event. The agenda covers event logistics and security, registration, publicity, social media, fundraising, and task lists for supplies and volunteers. This is a working meeting focused on organizing the event.

• Staff responses to Juneteenth event logistics and security questions
• Registration forms and attendee numbers
• Publicity via flyers and news articles
• Social media posts through County Communications
• Review of supplies and volunteer task lists

Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council

The Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of May minutes, reports on bylaws, Juneteenth, grants, public relations, and a community development preservation planning discussion. No votes on specific projects or funding amounts are listed.

• Bylaws report by Steve Clinto
• Juneteenth update by Peggy
• Grants report by Roblyn and Jim
• Community Development – Preservation planning discussion at 4:00 PM

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY27 General Budget as advertised, with a net savings adjustment of $87,088, in a 3-2 vote. The board also unanimously approved FY26 supplemental budget appropriations totaling $838,375.49 for various departments and projects. The meeting included a closed session on real property acquisition for economic development in the Buchanan District, with no action expected.

• Adopted FY27 Botetourt County General Budget with $87,088 net savings (3-2)
• Approved FY26 Supplemental Budget Appropriations totaling $838,375.49 (5-0)
• Appropriated $800,000 to Children's Services (CSA) for FY2026 services
• Appropriated $9,462 to Tax Software Replacement capital project
• Appropriated $1,975 to Fire & EMS for donations and Paramedic Preceptor pay
• Appropriated $669.85 to Libraries from Friends of the Library donation
• Appropriated $16,306.67 to Jail, Dispatch, and Sheriff's Office accounts
• Appropriated $8,111.97 to Fire & EMS from DCJS health and wellness grant

Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council

Library Board of Trustees

The Botetourt County Library Board of Trustees met on June 10, 2026, and authorized the Library Director to send the revised Internet Access and Use Policy to the County attorney for review, with final adoption expected at the next meeting. The board also discussed strategic plan implementation, directing staff to consolidate Year 1 actions into a unified plan. No formal votes were taken on these items; the board approved the previous meeting's minutes and virtual attendance for an absent member.

• Approved virtual attendance for Dr. Kathryn Beard (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting (all ayes)
• Authorized Library Director to send revised Internet Access and Use Policy to County attorney for review
• Directed staff to consolidate strategic plan Year 1 actions into a unified implementation plan

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission