Roanoke public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)