Roanoke public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Roanoke City Council approved ordinances raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour for all public safety and non-public safety city employees, with one-time payments of up to $2,000 for public safety and $1,000 for full-time non-public safety employees. The council also approved a $5,000 sign-on bonus for up to 25 police recruits, a firearm buyback program with the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition, and several other routine items including appointments and contract amendments.

• Approved minimum wage increase to $15/hour for public safety employees with $1,500 one-time stipend (7-0)
• Approved minimum wage increase to $15/hour for non-public safety employees with $1,000 full-time and $500 part-time payments (7-0)
• Approved $2,000 one-time payment to full-time public safety employees (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 sign-on bonus for up to 25 police recruits (7-0)
• Authorized firearm buyback program with Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 3361 Melrose Ave NW with new proffer (7-0)
• Approved alley vacation at 2231/2227 Windsor Ave SW (7-0)
• Appointed five members to Youth Athletics Review Board (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the 2022 Real Estate Assessment and year-end financial results. The body is deciding on several budget appropriations for public schools and municipal utility assistance.

• Emergency ordinance to appropriate $9,560,389.91 to the FY 2021-2022 Roanoke County Public Schools Budget
• Ordinance to appropriate $1,845,871 to the General Fund from the public schools budget
• Resolution supporting design and access control changes for the I-81 Widening Project (Exit 137 to 141)
• Ordinance to use $50,000 from Friends of the Blue Ridge for an Explore Park playground
• Proposed amendment to construct 216 apartments on 12.15 acres in the 5000 block of Cove Road

City Council

The Roanoke City Council adopted Ordinance 42226-120621, amending the City Code to prohibit camping on public sidewalks and rights-of-way within the Downtown Services District, with a 4-2 vote (Cobb and Moon Reynolds opposed). The Council also approved a resolution petitioning the Virginia General Assembly to amend the Roanoke Charter to reflect the change in election dates from May to November. Additionally, the Council accepted multiple grant awards, including the FY2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant, FY2021 State Homeland Security Program Grant, and several National Endowment for the Arts grants, and approved the purchase of property at 1414 Memorial Avenue.

• Adopted Ordinance 42226-120621 to prohibit camping on public sidewalks and rights-of-way in the Downtown Services District (4-2 vote).
• Adopted Resolution 42210-120621 petitioning the General Assembly to amend the Roanoke Charter to reflect November election dates.
• Accepted FY2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant and appropriated funds (Res. 42211, Ord. 42212).
• Accepted FY2021 State Homeland Security Program Grant and appropriated funds (Res. 42213, Ord. 42214).
• Accepted National Endowment for the Arts American Rescue Plan Grant and Grants Arts Projects Award, with appropriations (Res. 42215-42218).
• Accepted 2022 Virginia Statewide Business District Resurgence Grant and appropriated funds (Res. 42219, Ord. 42220).
• Accepted Shuttered Venues Operators Grant and appropriated funds (Res. 42221, Ord. 42222).
• Approved purchase of property at 1414 Memorial Avenue, S.W. from 1414 Memorial, LLC (Ord. 42227).

City Council

The Roanoke City Council met in a recessed session as a budget planning workshop, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. The City Manager, Finance Director, and Budget Manager presented overviews of the FY21 budget closeout, FY22 budget status, and budget development priorities. Council members discussed these items and received an update on the Star City Strong Recovery Fund implementation. The meeting adjourned at 4:43 p.m.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a workshop for open dialogue on budget planning.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to adopt 2022 legislative priorities and request funding for Route 460 and Alternate Route 220 intersection improvements. The body will also consider several grant allocations and a rezoning request for an industrial site.

• Rezoning of 2.00 acres at 3878 Garman Road from Low Density Residential to High Intensity Industrial
• Appropriation of $118,089.97 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Town of Vinton municipal utility assistance
• Appropriation of $50,000 from Friends of the Blue Ridge for an Explore Park playground
• Grant funds of $23,207 from the Library of Virginia and $22,150 for the Police Department
• Petition by Lawson Companies to amend conditions for 216 apartments in the 5000 block of Cove Road and 2700 block of Peters Creek Road

City Council

The Roanoke City Council held a regular session on November 15, 2021, approving a proposed ordinance to ban camping on public sidewalks and rights-of-way in the Downtown Service District, with enforcement set to begin in January 2022. The council also approved several other items, including a rezoning for Good Samaritan Hospice, tax exemptions for the Local Office on Aging and Blue Ridge Land Conservancy, and the sale of city-owned property to TLC Properties. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved ordinance to ban camping on downtown sidewalks and rights-of-way (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of O Cove Road property for Good Samaritan Hospice (7-0)
• Approved tax exemption for Local Office on Aging, Inc. property (7-0)
• Approved tax exemption for Blue Ridge Land Conservancy property (7-0)
• Approved sale of city-owned property at O Norfolk Ave to TLC Properties (7-0)
• Approved amendments to zoning code for consistency with state law (7-0)
• Approved amendments to plastic bag tax ordinance (7-0)
• Reversed Architectural Review Board decision to allow K-Style gutters at 531 Day Ave (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review the acceptance of grant funds for library services and the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The meeting includes appointments to local boards and a work session on stormwater drainage.

• Ordinance to accept $23,207 from the Library of Virginia for the Grant Fund
• Request to allocate $32,745 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Technology Trust Funds to the Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Appointments to the Library Board
• Appointments to the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Commission
• Work session for a stormwater drainage program review

City Council

The Roanoke City Council approved participation in a national opioid settlement, accepted multiple state and federal grants, and scheduled public hearings for November 15. They also received briefings on proposed zoning code changes and a gang violence assessment, and made several board appointments. No substantive decisions were made on the zoning changes, which were only discussed.

• Approved participation in opioid settlement with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, Janssen (6-0)
• Accepted Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and appropriated funds (6-0)
• Accepted Virginia trail access funds for Roanoke River Blueway Access at 13th Street SE (6-0)
• Accepted Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program funds for floodplain mitigation (6-0)
• Adopted Repetitive Loss Area Analysis Plan (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Andrews Technology contract, corrected amount to $359,025 (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Nov 15 on tax exemptions, HUD plan, plastic bag tax, charter amendment (6-0)
• Reappointed Sherman P. Lea Jr. to Roanoke Cultural Endowment; appointed Hackworth, Lareau, Pulley, Smith, Davies to boards (6-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will vote on appropriating federal ARPA funds and authorizing employee bonuses. The meeting includes public hearings on a budget amendment and property conveyances to the Economic Development Authority.

• Appropriation of $9,147,263 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• Authorization of employee bonuses totaling $2,094,330.75
• Reallocation of $655,000 to compensate VDOT for easement relinquishment
• Rezoning of 30.5 acres at 5832 West River Road to High Intensity Industrial
• Rezoning of 2.00 acres at 3878 Garman Road to High Intensity Industrial

City Council

The Roanoke City Council defeated a rezoning request for 0 Brandon Avenue, S.W., from R-7 to MXPUD, with a 3-4 vote. The council also adopted a resolution requesting Council Member Robert Jeffrey consider a leave of absence until his pending criminal charges are resolved. Several routine items were approved, including grants, contracts, and easements.

• Defeated rezoning at 0 Brandon Avenue from R-7 to MXPUD (3-4)
• Adopted resolution requesting Council Member Jeffrey consider leave of absence (6-0, Jeffrey abstained)
• Approved Shuttered Venues Operators Grant funding acceptance (7-0)
• Approved FY 2021 asphalt overlays contract amendment with Boxley Materials (7-0)
• Approved encroachment permit for Virginia Western Community College sign (7-0)
• Approved school grant fund appropriations for educational programs (7-0)
• Approved street/alley vacation at 208-210 4th St SW (7-0)
• Approved closure by barricade of York Road SW (7-0)

City Council

The Roanoke City Council adopted a resolution declaring the need for emergency action on climate adaptation and increasing greenhouse gas reduction targets. The council also approved a budget ordinance appropriating funds from the Shuttered Venues Operators Grant to offset COVID-19 losses at the Berglund Center, with the city expected to receive $4 million total. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Mayor Lea and Council Member Bestpitch absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 42175-100721 declaring need for emergency climate action (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42174-100721 appropriating Shuttered Venues Operators Grant funds for Berglund Center (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 42169-100721 accepting VDEM Hazardous Materials grant (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42170-100721 appropriating VDEM hazardous materials funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 42171-100721 authorizing contract with Carilion Medical Center for Outstationed Eligibility Workers (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42172-100721 appropriating funds for outstationed eligibility workers (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 42173-100721 establishing Youth Athletics Review Board (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 42168-100721 confirming meeting date change to October 7 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss school bond issuance, ARPA funding, and employee bonuses. The body is also considering real estate transfers to the Economic Development Authority and zoning studies for broadcast towers.

• Issuance of up to $22,440,000 General Obligation School Bonds
• Appropriation of $9,147,263 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• Employee bonuses totaling $2,070,916.88
• Reallocation of $655,000 to the VDOT to relinquish easements on Old Cave Spring Road and Brambleton Ave
• Study on amending Zoning Ordinance for broadcast towers of limited height

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss school funding, transportation grants, and land use. Key actions include a first reading for school bonds and the appropriation of federal COVID-19 grants for public schools.

• First reading of ordinance for General Obligation School Bonds not to exceed $22,440,000
• Appropriation of $11,465,194.98 in additional COVID-19 Grants for Roanoke County Public Schools
• Proposed rezoning of 30.5 acres at 5832 West River Road from Agricultural/Residential to High Intensity Industrial
• Application for $1,300,000 in VDOT Revenue Sharing Program transportation funding
• Public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council approved a rezoning request from BrightView, LLC to change 1345 Plantation Road, N.E. from Light Industrial to Institutional Planned Unit Development for an outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic, with a 5-2 vote. The council also approved several traffic safety grants, a Shuttered Venues Operators Grant, and authorized applications for VDOT funding. Additionally, the council approved amendments to real estate exchange agreements related to a new transportation facility.

• Approved rezoning at 1345 Plantation Road, N.E. to INPUD for mental health clinic (5-2)
• Approved rezoning at 4807 Valley View Blvd, N.W. to MXPUD (7-0)
• Accepted 2022 DMV Highway Safety Pedestrian Safety Campaign Grant (7-0)
• Accepted 2022 DMV Traffic Safety Alcohol Grant (7-0)
• Accepted 2022 DMV Traffic Safety Occupant Protection Grant (7-0)
• Accepted 2022 DMV Traffic Safety Speed Grant (7-0)
• Accepted Shuttered Venues Operators Grant for ~$1.2M (7-0)
• Authorized VDOT Revenue Sharing application for $5M each in FY27 and FY28 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several ordinances regarding land easements and parks and recreation. The meeting includes a public hearing on transient occupancy tax and work sessions on the Comprehensive Plan and Town Center Design Guidelines.

• Appropriation of $11,465,194.98 in COVID-19 Grants for Roanoke County Public Schools
• Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Taxation), Article IX (Transient Occupancy Tax)
• Easement for Roanoke River Greenway at 2870 Riverview Road
• Easement to Appalachian Power Company for Stormwater Operations Building
• Allocation of $194,925 DMV grant for Selective Enforcement and $145,725 Victim Witness Fund grant

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council approved $20,000 in funding for FY 2021 public art projects, as recommended by the Roanoke Arts Commission. It also accepted several grants, including Virginia Department of Fire Programs funds, a Surface Transportation Block Grant for the Greenway Connection along Riverland Road, and an Eviction Prevention Boost Planning Grant. The council made appointments to the Architectural Review Board, Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, Roanoke Civic Center Commission, and Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, and accepted resignations from two board members. The meeting included a closed session for legal matters and a strategic planning work session.

• Approved $20,000 for FY 2021 public art projects, as recommended by the Roanoke Arts Commission.
• Accepted FY 2022 Virginia Department of Fire Programs grant funds via Resolution 42139-090721 and Budget Ordinance 42140-090721.
• Accepted Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for the Greenway Connection along Riverland Road via Resolution 42141-090721 and Budget Ordinance 42142-090721.
• Accepted the 2021 Eviction Prevention Boost Planning Grant via Resolution 42143-090721 and Budget Ordinance 42144-090721.
• Adopted Ordinance 42145-090721 amending the Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance to conform to the 2018 Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
• Appointed Byron Dickson and Stephen Feather to the Architectural Review Board, Julie Wagner to the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, Kianna Price Marshall and Robert Arrington to the Roanoke Civic Center Commission, and Margaret Washburn to the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates.
• Accepted resignations of Rosheta Chase from Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates and Bill Hume from the Architectural Review Board.
• Held a closed meeting to discuss vacancies and legal matters, and certified the closed meeting as compliant with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss regulations for police-initiated towing and a lease for parking spaces. The meeting includes a briefing on a Route 220 slope repair and a first reading of an ordinance regarding the Transient Occupancy Tax.

• Resolution establishing regulations for police-initiated towing services
• Second reading of ordinance for a lease with .com Properties, IV, LLC for 40 parking spaces at 200 East Calhoun Street
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Taxation), Article IX (Transient Occupancy Tax)
• Briefing on VDOT project to repair Route 220 slope failure at Crossbow Circle
• Closed meeting to discuss acquisition of property for fire and rescue purposes

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council approved the permanent vacation of Ferndale Drive, N.W., and adjacent right-of-way, incorporating the land into adjoining school properties for security and staff parking. The council also denied an appeal by Robert and Elizabeth Bohr to replace historic wood windows with vinyl at 442 King George Avenue, upholding the Architectural Review Board's decision but granting until September 1, 2022, to apply for a new certificate. Several grants and appointments were approved, and a closed meeting was certified.

• Approved vacation of Ferndale Drive, N.W. (Ordinance 42138-081621) (6-0)
• Denied Bohr appeal, upheld ARB decision on vinyl windows, with extension to Sept 1, 2022 (5-1)
• Accepted Victim/Witness Program Grant (Resolution 42132-081621) (6-0)
• Appropriated funds for Victim Witness Program Grant (Ordinance 42133-081621) (6-0)
• Accepted Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant (Resolution 42134-081621) (6-0)
• Appropriated funds for Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant (Ordinance 42135-081621) (6-0)
• Appropriated funds for various educational programs (Ordinance 42136-081621) (6-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting American Rescue Plan funding for Virginia tourism (Resolution 42137-081621) (6-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is discussing the acquisition of a half-interest in 34 acres of land adjacent to Explore Park. Members are also considering a resolution to expand local sales and use taxing authority for school construction and renovation.

• Acquisition of 1/2 interest in ~34 acres adjacent to Explore Park
• Lease with .com Properties, IV, LLC for 40 parking spaces at 200 East Calhoun Street
• Drainage easements at 7186 Bent Mountain Road and 303 Vista Avenue
• Grant funds of $25,900 from VDEM for Elections Security and $3,000 for PSAP Educational Grant
• Ground lease addendum with Eagle American, LLC on Twelve O'Clock Knob Road

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council accepted multiple state grants, including the Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment Program Grant and the Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant, to support the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission. The council also approved budget ordinances for these grants, amended one to correct the year from 2021 to 2022, and approved a resolution for the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Settlement Allocation. Appointments were made to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Roanoke Public Library Board, and Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission.

• Accepted FY2021 'Four-For-Life' Grant for EMS (7-0)
• Accepted FY2022 Conference and Education Assistance Program Grant for Fire-EMS seminar (7-0)
• Accepted Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment Program Grant (7-0)
• Accepted Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant (7-0)
• Amended Budget Ordinance No. 42129-080221 to change year from 2021 to 2022 (voice vote)
• Approved Budget Ordinance No. 42130-080221 for HUD entitlement funds (7-0)
• Authorized MOU for Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Settlement Allocation (7-0)
• Appointed Tracy Jernigan Brown and Amanda McGee to Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss zoning ordinance amendments and the acquisition of a half-interest in 34 acres of land adjacent to Explore Park. The body will also consider funding for the Vinton Hotel Redevelopment Project and William Byrd High School renovations.

• Acquisition of 1/2 interest in approximately 34 acres adjacent to Explore Park
• Appropriation of $355,000.64 VDEM grant for NG9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points upgrades
• Proposed amendments to the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance
• Memorandum of Understanding to support the Vinton Hotel Redevelopment Project
• Lease with Eagle America, LLC for infrastructure on Twelve O'Clock Knob Road

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council voted to rename Lee Plaza, with the portion adjacent to 3rd Street S.W. becoming Henrietta Lacks Plaza and the portion adjacent to 2nd Street S.W. becoming Freedom Plaza. The council also approved multiple grants, including $18,761 for child abuse prevention, $80,498 for homeless solutions, and $51,393 for Continuum of Care, along with a $33,555,000 bond issuance for capital projects. Additionally, the council authorized a firearm buyback program with the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition and approved the acquisition of property for Fire Station No. 2.

• Approved Resolution 42121-071921 renaming Lee Plaza to Henrietta Lacks Plaza and Freedom Plaza (6-0).
• Approved Resolution 42118-071921 authorizing $33,555,000 in General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds (6-0).
• Approved Resolution 42105-071921 accepting $80,498 Virginia Homeless Solutions Program Grant (7-0).
• Approved Resolution 42101-071921 accepting $18,761 Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program Grant (7-0).
• Approved Resolution 42107-071921 accepting $51,393 Continuum of Care Grant (7-0).
• Approved Ordinance 42114-071921 authorizing firearm buyback program with Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition (7-0).
• Approved Ordinance 42112-071921 authorizing property acquisition for Fire Station No. 2 Project (7-0).
• Approved Resolution 42113-071921 naming plaza near Barnhardt Creek Bridge as Liz Belcher Plaza (7-0).

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several ordinance amendments, including changes to the County Zoning Ordinance and Erosion and Sediment Control rules. The body is also discussing the appropriation of state grant funds for public safety technology and legislative priorities for the Virginia General Assembly.

• Appropriation of $355,000.64 VDEM grant for NG9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points upgrades
• Proposed amendments to the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance
• Public utility easement for Roanoke Gas at 2121 and 2131 Cardinal Park Drive
• Allocation of $10,000 for Roanoke River Blueway Improvements at Wayside Park
• Resolution adopting legislative priorities for the August 2021 Virginia General Assembly session

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council approved resolutions and budget ordinances allocating FY2021-22 funding to human services and arts agencies, and authorized a contract with the Council of Community Services for performance audits. The council also accepted a resignation, filled vacancies, and made numerous appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions. A briefing on the Mill Mountain Zoo was received and filed.

• Approved Resolution No. 42095-070621 for Human Services Advisory Board funding allocations and audit contract (6-0)
• Approved Budget Ordinance No. 42096-070621 transferring funds to Human Services agencies (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 42097-070621 for Roanoke Arts Commission funding allocations (6-0)
• Approved Budget Ordinance No. 42098-070621 transferring funds to Arts Commission agencies (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Charles Wilson from Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates (6-0)
• Reappointed Bill Mason to Architectural Review Board, Lew Bishop to Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Betty Jean Wolfe to Board of Zoning Appeals, Duke Baldridge to Economic Development Authority, Erika J. Bergen to Human Services Advisory Board, Drew H. Kepley to Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Michael McEvoy to Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority, and Sunni Purviance and Rosheta Chase to Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates (all 6-0)
• Appointed Stuart Trinkle to Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, Jordan Bell to Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, and Dorothy Yancey to Roanoke Public Library Board (all 6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 42094-070621 to become a DMV Select Office (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review a budget ordinance and a report regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The provided agenda consists of these reports and procedural notices.

• Budget Ordinance
• ARPA Report

The Roanoke City Council held a special meeting to receive public comment on appropriating $32,288,335.50 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. After a public hearing with one speaker, the Council unanimously adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42093-063021, which appropriates the funds for accounting purposes to claim lost revenue, not to spend them yet. The City Manager noted that community engagement and spending recommendations would come later, with more details at the July 6 and July 19 meetings.

• Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42093-063021 to appropriate $32,288,335.50 in ARPA funds, with a 7-0 vote.
• Held a public hearing on the ARPA fund appropriation, with one citizen comment from Will Bulloss of the Western Virginia Water Authority.
• Declared the public hearing closed after no further speakers came forward.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss appointing a redistricting committee and rescinding the local state of emergency. The meeting includes a public hearing on increasing Board member salaries and a request to modify conditions for a mini-warehouse project.

• Ordinance to increase salaries of the Board of Supervisors
• Petition by Secure Store, LLC for a mini-warehouse and removal of proffered conditions at 925 North Electric Road
• Resolution to appoint a redistricting committee and adopt 2021 redistricting procedures
• Request to accept a $15,000 Rural Transit Assistance Program Grant
• Closed meeting regarding the acquisition of real property in the Hollins Magisterial District for fire and rescue

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The Roanoke City Council adopted the annual General, Stormwater Utility, Civic Facilities, Parking, Risk Management, School General, School Food Services and Grant Fund appropriations for FY 2021-2022, along with a new Pay Plan effective July 1, 2021. The council also reaffirmed the real estate tax rate, amended the Fee Compendium for various fees, and endorsed the FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program update. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted FY 2021-2022 annual appropriations for General, Stormwater, Civic Facilities, Parking, Risk Management, School, and Grant funds (7-0)
• Adopted Pay Plan for city officers and employees effective July 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Reaffirmed real property tax rate (7-0)
• Amended Fee Compendium for solid waste, downtown compactors, fire prevention, and stormwater fees (7-0)
• Endorsed FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program update and appropriated funding (7-0)
• Accepted donation of two police canines from DePaco family/Summit Nutritionals (7-0)
• Appropriated $500,000 from private partner for transit station relocation (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 19, 2021 on $33.555 million General Obligation Bonds (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Secondary Six-Year Improvement Plan for 2022-2027. The meeting includes a second reading for a special events facility permit and discussions on FOIA request charges.

• Secondary Six-Year Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2027
• Special use permit for a special events facility at 2875 Timberview Road
• Grant funds of $96,310.24 from the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services
• Resolution for Locality Identification signs on Brambleton Avenue and Electric Road
• Resolution establishing charges for Virginia Freedom of Information Act requests

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council approved a FEMA pre-disaster mitigation grant to acquire and demolish the former Cee Breeze Nursing Home property, which is prone to flooding. The council also accepted $795,643 from the Western Virginia Water Authority for utility work on the Melrose Avenue Streetscape project, and approved several other grants and ordinances. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Mayor Lea absent.

• Adopted Resolution 42065-060721 accepting Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds for floodplain property acquisition (6-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance 42066-060721 appropriating FEMA funds to acquire and demolish the former Cee Breeze Nursing Home (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 42067-060721 accepting $795,643 from Western Virginia Water Authority for Melrose Avenue Streetscape utility work (6-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance 42068-060721 appropriating Western Virginia Water Authority funds for water/sewer replacements (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 42069-060721 accepting 2021 Financial Empowerment Center Implementation Grant (6-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance 42070-060721 appropriating Financial Empowerment Fund for financial counseling (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 42071-060721 amending stormwater utility and solid waste fees to add graduated late penalties (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 42072-060721 changing public service corporation tax due date from October 5 to December 5 (6-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review a lease for communications equipment access and hold a work session on CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting includes several athletic recognitions and appointments to the Library and Parks boards.

• Ordinance for a lease with Ft. Lewis Mountain Company, LLC for road access to IT equipment
• Petition by Secure Store, LLC for a Special Use Permit for a mini-warehouse south of 925 North Electric Road
• Allocation of $1,612.84 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Donation of a surplus vehicle to the Masons Cove Civic Club
• Work session on CARES Act final expenditures and American Rescue Plan Act overview

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council held two public hearings on May 24, 2021, for the recommended FY2021-2022 budget of $307,630,000 and a proposed real estate tax rate increase. No action was taken during the hearings, as the Mayor stated there would be no discussion or action. Six citizens spoke on the budget, addressing topics like urban forestry funding, tree planting, police funding, and voting access. No one spoke on the tax increase.

• Held public hearing on FY2021-2022 budget of $307,630,000 (no action)
• Held public hearing on proposed real estate tax rate increase (no action)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss agenda items, including the Mill Mountain Trail Plan. The provided text consists primarily of links to reports and procedural notices.

• Mill Mountain Trail Plan

The Roanoke City Council adopted a $0.05 tax on disposable plastic bags provided by grocery, convenience, and drugstore retailers, effective January 1, 2022. The council also approved a $307.63 million FY 2021-2022 recommended budget (presented, not adopted), rezoned two properties on Shenandoah Avenue, adopted the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment, and approved several grants and contracts. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except where noted.

• Adopted disposable plastic bag tax ordinance (7-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 recommended budget presentation (no vote, hearing only)
• Rezoned 4557 and 4549 Shenandoah Ave NW from CN to CG (7-0)
• Adopted Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment (7-0)
• Approved lease of 3.6 acres at 5401 Barns Ave NW for agriculture (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of BH Media properties for school offices (7-0)
• Accepted HUD Continuum of Care grants totaling $189,492 (7-0)
• Appointed three School Board Trustees (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is deciding on the fiscal year 2021-2022 operating and capital budgets for Roanoke County and Roanoke County Public Schools. The meeting includes votes on several transportation and park funding appropriations and a public hearing on code amendments regarding firearms and taxes.

• Adoption of FY 2021-2022 operating and capital budgets and FY 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program
• Appropriation of $1,034,339.20 from VDOT for the Fallowater Lane Extension Project
• Appropriation of $505,139 for the Plantation Road Bicycle, Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvement Project, Phase II
• Appropriation of $200,000 and $16,652 for the East Roanoke River Greenway crossing of the Blue Ridge Parkway along Highland Road
• Public hearing on ordinances amending the County Code regarding firearm discharge and cigarette taxes

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council met jointly with the School Board to hear a presentation on the 'Equity in Action - Destination 2030' proposal, which includes plans for a new career and technical education facility at the former Ruffner Middle School and a $5.85 million property purchase. The Council approved several routine items, including the RVTV budget, an NEA grant, the HUD Annual Plan, and various board appointments. No substantive decisions were made on the school proposal, which was received and filed.

• Approved RVTV FY 2021-2022 budget (6-0)
• Accepted NEA Challenge America Grant (6-0)
• Appropriated NEA grant funds via budget ordinance (6-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 HUD Annual Plan (6-0)
• Reappointed Charles N. Dorsey to Criminal Justice Board (6-0)
• Appointed Ollie Howie to Economic Development Authority (6-0)
• Appointed Elvir Berbic to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (6-0)
• Appointed Douglas Pitzer to Youth Services Citizen Board (6-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board is conducting public hearings for the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 Operating Budget and the 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting includes first readings of ordinances to appropriate funds for county and school operations and capital budgets.

• Appropriation of $1,034,339.20 for the Fallowater Lane Extension Project
• Appropriation of $505,139 for the Plantation Road Bicycle, Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvement Project, Phase II
• Appropriation of $536,030 for a rural broadband project with Cox Communications
• Appropriation of $216,652 for the East Roanoke River Greenway crossing of the Blue Ridge Parkway
• Appropriation of $4,340,714.11 in COVID-19 Education Grant Awards for Roanoke County Public Schools

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council approved the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission's 2021-2022 operating and capital budget and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority's 2021-2022 annual budget, both unanimously. It also approved a Summer Food Program grant, an ordinance allowing five wayfinding kiosks downtown, a budget ordinance for school programs, and confirmed Clarence Grier as Deputy City Manager. The proposed $0.05 disposable plastic bag tax was tabled to May 17, 2021, for further information.

• Approved Roanoke Regional Airport Commission 2021-2022 budget (7-0)
• Approved Roanoke Valley Resource Authority 2021-2022 budget (7-0)
• Accepted Summer Food Program Grant from Virginia Dept. of Education (7-0)
• Approved wayfinding kiosk encroachment at 5 downtown locations (6-0)
• Appropriated funds for various school educational programs (7-0)
• Confirmed Clarence Grier as Deputy City Manager (7-0)
• Approved amendment to 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for CDBG-CV3 funds (7-0)
• Tabled disposable plastic bag tax to May 17, 2021 (6-1)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review the fiscal year 2021-2022 operating budget, capital improvement program, and various tax rates. The agenda also includes a regional housing study briefing and several grant appropriations.

• Resolution approving the Roanoke County Public Schools budget for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Public hearing for the FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget and 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program
• Ordinance for $4,340,714.11 in COVID-19 related Education Grant Awards to Roanoke County Public Schools
• Ordinance for $99,745.73 in Virginia Preschool Initiative grant expansions
• Ordinance appropriating $536,030 for a rural broadband project with Cox Communications

City Council

The provided text is a procedural notice and does not list specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics for the April 5, 2021, meeting.

The Roanoke City Council held a regular session on April 5, 2021, approving a revised budget development schedule for FY2021-2022, accepting multiple grants (including the Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition Grant, Fire Prevention and Safety Grant, Swift Water Rescue Team Grant, HAZMAT Grant, and Project Outside Fund Grant), and authorizing contract amendments for the Wasena Bridge Replacement and Barnhardt Creek projects. The Council also reappointed or appointed numerous members to various boards and commissions, and conducted interviews for three upcoming School Board vacancies, with a decision deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved revised budget schedule for FY2021-2022 (Ordinance 42033-040521).
• Accepted Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition Grant (Resolution 42021-040521 and Budget Ordinance 42022-040521).
• Accepted FY2019 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (Resolution 42023-040521 and Budget Ordinance 42024-040521).
• Accepted Swift Water Rescue Team Grant (Resolution 42025-040521 and Budget Ordinance 42026-040521).
• Accepted HAZMAT Grant (Resolution 42027-040521 and Budget Ordinance 42028-040521).
• Accepted Project Outside Fund Grant for Roanoke River Greenway (Resolution 42029-040521 and Budget Ordinance 42030-040521).
• Authorized contract amendment for Wasena Bridge Replacement design (Resolution 42031-040521).
• Authorized change order for Barnhardt Creek Greenway Bridge construction (Resolution 42032-040521).

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider setting maximum tax rates for real estate, personal property, and machinery and tools. They are also reviewing a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding the Oak Grove Center Plan and discussing financing support for the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority.

• Public hearings on 2021 Real Estate, Personal Property, and Machinery and Tools tax rates
• Proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the Oak Grove Center Plan
• Emergency ordinance regarding pandemic disaster continuity of operations
• Ordinance for a 30-foot drainage easement at 1252 Keffield Street
• Resolution for Roanoke County support of financing by the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority

City Council

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• Oak Grove Plan

The Roanoke City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting firearms in municipal facilities, with a substitute version removing a gun show exemption and adding a parade exception. The ban passed 6-1 after a motion to reconsider was defeated. The council also approved numerous routine items including grants, easements, and a property sale.

• Adopted firearms ban on city property (6-1)
• Defeated motion to reconsider firearms ban (3-4)
• Approved $11M GO refunding bonds (7-0)
• Accepted $500K VDOT grant for 9th St. multimodal project (7-0)
• Expanded Williamson Road Service District by 135 properties (7-0)
• Approved sale of Warehouse Row properties to JRM Real Estate Ventures (7-0)
• Established Gun Violence Prevention Commission and appointed 9 members (7-0)
• Approved Oak Grove Center Plan and Welcoming Roanoke Plan as comprehensive plan amendments (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive a briefing on the County Administrator's proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance to appropriate grant funds for the police department and a work session on the Oak Grove Center Plan.

• Ordinance to appropriate $88,757 in grant funds from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to the Roanoke County Police Department
• Briefing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget
• Work session to discuss the draft Oak Grove Center Plan
• Appointments for the Library Board and Parks, Recreation and Tourism
• Introduction of the new Chief of the Roanoke County Department of Fire and Rescue

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council held a regular session on March 1, 2021, receiving briefings on the FY 2022 budget and stormwater utility fee. The council approved several consent agenda items, including scheduling a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to prohibit firearms in municipal facilities, scheduling a public hearing for the sale of city-owned property at 119 and 117 Norfolk Avenue S.W. and adjacent parcels, and adopting ordinances amending the city code regarding party bike vehicles and repealing the license tax on antique motor vehicles. The council also voted to convene in closed meetings for legal consultations and to discuss appointments to boards and commissions.

• Approved scheduling a public hearing for March 15, 2021, on a proposed ordinance to prohibit firearms in certain municipal facilities.
• Approved scheduling a public hearing for March 15, 2021, to consider the sale of city-owned property at 119 and 117 Norfolk Avenue S.W. and adjacent parcels (Warehouse Row) to JRM Real Estate Ventures, LLC.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 41997-030121, amending the city code to redefine 'party bike vehicle'.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 41998-030121, repealing the license tax on antique motor vehicles.
• Approved the report of qualification for Stephanie M. Moon as an elected official representative to the Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority.
• Voted to convene in closed meetings for legal consultations and to discuss appointments to boards and commissions.
• Received and filed the FY 2022 budget briefing and the stormwater utility update.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget and the acquisition of several real estate parcels. The meeting includes public hearings on redistricting policies and two zoning petitions. Members will also review employee compensation and benefits for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

• Ordinance to amend FY 2020-2021 budget by $4,102,054, including $1,681,342 for the School Board
• Acquisition of real property at 0, 4555, and 4607 Old Cave Spring Rd. and 4445 and 4441 Brambleton Ave.
• Rezoning of 41.85 acres at 5524 Old Mountain Road for a 124-lot single-family home subdivision
• Special use permit for a special events facility on 31.32 acres at 2875 Timberview Road
• Appropriation of $88,757 grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to the Police Department

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council held a regular session on February 16, 2021, approving the Roanoke, Virginia Strategic Plan 2021-2022, accepting a Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant, and authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding for the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon event. The council also approved a rezoning request at 0 10th Street N.E., a modification to the Blue Hills Village Concept Plan, and several budget ordinances for grants and educational programs. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted Roanoke Virginia Strategic Plan 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Accepted Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant from Virginia Department of Health (7-0)
• Approved agreement to modify Blue Hills Village Concept Plan with National Bank of Blacksburg (7-0)
• Authorized MOU for Ironman 70.3 Triathlon event on June 6, 2021 (7-0)
• Rezoned 0 10th Street N.E. from CN to CG district (7-0)
• Appropriated funds for various educational programs (7-0)
• Appropriated Highway Safety Improvement Program funds for pedestrian safety project (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Williamson Road Area Service District expansion (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is considering several ordinances including a $4.1 million budget amendment and various easement acquisitions for the Roanoke River Greenway. The meeting also includes discussions on traffic calming pilot projects and emergency pandemic-related procedures.

• Budget amendment of $4,102,054 involving school board and capital fund appropriations
• Resolutions for Traffic Calming Plan Pilot Projects on Meadowlark Road and Canter Drive
• Emergency ordinance regarding pandemic-related public meeting procedures
• Ordinance to create the County of Roanoke Towing Advisory Board
• Easement acquisitions for the development of the Roanoke River Greenway

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council met on February 1, 2021, and took several actions. The most substantive decision was accepting the 2021 Violence Against Women Act (V-STOP) Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice to fund the Police Department's Domestic Violence Specialist position, along with a budget ordinance appropriating those funds. The council also approved several appointments to boards and commissions, accepted a resignation, and held a closed meeting to discuss vacancies, building security, property disposition, and legal matters. The meeting included briefings on the FY 2022 budget and the Fire Marshal's Office strategic plan, but no public hearings were held.

• Adopted Resolution No. 41987-020121 accepting the 2021 V-STOP Grant (7-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 41988-020121 appropriating V-STOP grant funds (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 21, 2020 regular meeting (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Timothy Witten from Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Paul Workman to Defined Contribution Board (7-0)
• Reappointed Robert S. Cowell Jr. to Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Diane Simmons, Stephen Terry McGuire, and Jerome Stephens to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (7-0)
• Appointed Kevin Deck to Roanoke Arts Commission (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Special Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a retreat to discuss regional economic conditions and planning priorities. The session includes updates on rural broadband and the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The meeting concludes with goal setting for fiscal year 2021.

• Post-COVID economic forecast from Roanoke Regional Partnership
• Planning updates on Community Plans, Comprehensive Plan, and Zoning Ordinance Revisions
• Economic Development Strategic Plan process discussion
• Rural broadband update including VATI Grant status and funding
• Board goal setting for fiscal year 2021

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program and the 2021 Economic Development Strategic Planning process. Members will also hold a work session on mid-year revenues and expenditures for 2020-2021 and budget issues for 2021-2022.

• Petition to rezone 41.85 acres at 5524 Old Mountain Road for a 124-lot subdivision
• Petition for a special use permit for a special events facility at 2875 Timberview Road
• Ordinances for easements at Explore Park and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for the Roanoke River Greenway
• Public hearing to rezone acreage at and near 5454 Aerospace Road
• Allocation of $1,816.00 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Technology Trust Funds

City Council

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The Roanoke City Council held a regular session on January 19, 2021, approving a consent agenda and several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions included accepting grants for parks, health equity, and financial empowerment, appropriating funds for parking garage maintenance, and approving a VDOT revenue sharing project. In the evening session, the Council approved amendments to rezoning conditions on Belle Avenue, vacated several alleys and rights-of-way, renewed a lease with The Orvis Company, and approved the HUD CAPER report.

• Approved amended rezoning conditions for 2541-2619 Belle Ave NE (7-0)
• Approved alley vacation near Connecticut Ave & Plantation Rd NE (7-0)
• Approved right-of-way vacation for Freedom First Credit Union at 3rd St SE (6-0, Jeffrey abstained)
• Approved vacation of two utility easements for Freedom First Credit Union (6-0, Jeffrey abstained)
• Approved one-year lease renewal for The Orvis Company at Center in the Square garage (7-0)
• Approved 2019-2020 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (7-0)
• Accepted Appalachian Trail Conservancy Community Impact Grant (7-0)
• Accepted VDEM Health Equity Grant for COVID-19 engagement team (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is conducting its annual organizational meeting to elect officers. The body is also considering road abandonments and easements for the Roanoke River Greenway.

• Public hearing on abandoning State Route 1511 (Old Mountain Road) and State Route 866 (Mount Pleasant Boulevard)
• Resolution to reimburse costs for William Byrd High School renovations
• Ordinance for easements from Western Virginia Water Authority for the Roanoke River Greenway
• Request to allocate $12,868.80 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Library of Virginia's Records Preservation Program
• Acquisition of real property at Old Cave Spring Rd. and Brambleton Ave. (POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 23, 2021)

City Council

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• WVWA financial report

The Roanoke City Council held its organizational meeting and regular session on January 4, 2021, officially seating newly elected members and adopting resolutions recognizing the Mayor and Vice-Mayor. The Council approved a meeting schedule for 2021, accepted $199,646 in CARES Act Provider Relief Funds, and approved several appointments to boards and commissions, including Betty Jean Wolfe to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Laura Carini to the Finance Board.

• Adopted resolution recognizing Sherman P. Lea, Sr. as Mayor (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Patricia White-Boyd as Vice-Mayor (7-0)
• Adopted resolution paying tribute to Joseph L. Cobb for service as Vice-Mayor (7-0)
• Approved Mayor's committee assignments for Council members (7-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing 2021 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Accepted $199,646 in CARES Act Provider Relief Funds (7-0)
• Appointed Betty Jean Wolfe to Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Appointed Laura Carini to Finance Board (7-0)