Roanoke public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution requesting state funding for I-81 southbound widening between Exits 137 and 128, approve a memorandum of understanding with the school board on joint capital funding, and hold a public hearing on rezoning 9.38 acres on Brambleton Avenue for retail. The board will also hear a first reading of zoning ordinance amendments regarding halfway houses and appropriate $61.5 million in school year-end funds.

• Resolution requesting SMART SCALE funding for I-81 southbound widening (Exit 137 to Exit 128)
• Public hearing on rezoning 9.38 acres at 4400 block Brambleton Avenue to C-2C for retail
• Ordinance appropriating $61,460,835.43 from school year-end funds to FY 2022-2023 budget
• First reading of ordinance amending zoning definitions and regulations for halfway houses
• Ordinance authorizing acquisition of 6781 Mount Chestnut Road for Happy Hollow Gardens Park expansion

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a recessed session to conduct a strategic workshop. The body will discuss the budget process, performance for FY22 and FY23, and considerations for FY24. Discussions include compensation, debt service, and revenue.

• Review of FY22 and FY23 performance
• FY24 revenue and expenditure considerations
• Discussion on compensation
• Debt Service/CIP and partner funding discussion

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors is deciding on an amendment to an engineering contract for the West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 Project, involving reallocation of $4,542,105 in Smart Scale funds and $4,352,469 in Surface Transportation Block Grant funds. They are also considering an ordinance to acquire property at 6781 Mount Chestnut Road to expand Happy Hollow Gardens Park. Public hearings are scheduled for a special use permit for a short-term rental at 2776 White Pelican Lane and a rezoning of 9.38 acres on Brambleton Avenue, though the rezoning has been postponed at the request of the Planning Commission.

• Amendment to engineering contract with Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. for West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1, reallocating $4,542,105 in Smart Scale and $4,352,469 in Surface Transportation Block Grant funds
• Ordinance to acquire 6781 Mount Chestnut Road for Happy Hollow Gardens Park expansion
• Public hearing for special use permit for short-term rental at 2776 White Pelican Lane
• Public hearing for rezoning 9.38 acres on Brambleton Avenue to C-2 (postponed)
• Consent agenda includes acceptance of $6,200 grant for thermal imaging camera for Back Creek Fire & Rescue Station #11

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings and second readings on several rezoning and ordinance items, including a proposal to rezone 10.83 acres for 260 apartments. They will also consider special use permits for a short-term rental, a storage container yard, and a rezoning for retail sales on Brambleton Avenue. Consent agenda items include accepting FEMA funds for flood mitigation and grant funds for the Sheriff's Office.

• Rezone 10.83 acres at 5000 block of The Peaks Drive for 260 apartments (Gallery at South Peak, LLC)
• Special use permit for short-term rental at 2776 White Pelican Lane
• Special use permit for equipment sales/storage container yard at 4855 Hollins Road
• Rezone 9.38 acres in 4400 block of Brambleton Avenue for retail sales (Barnett Properties, LLC)
• Accept $241,531 from FEMA for flood mitigation property acquisition at 915 Clearwater Avenue

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is considering several ordinances, including land acquisition for the Read Mountain Preserve and property acquisition on Clearwater Avenue. The agenda also includes appointments to local boards and a request for competitive negotiation regarding a new fire station.

• Appropriation of $290,700 and $75,000 for 56 acres at Read Mountain Preserve
• First reading of ordinance for property acquisition at 915 Clearwater Avenue ($241,531)
• Competitive negotiation for construction of the proposed Bonsack fire station
• Allocation of $31,528.23 in grant funds to the Roanoke County Police Department
• Site and ground lease with Seiontec Systems, LLC for broadband equipment

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a Strategic Planning Retreat. The provided agenda text contains only procedural information and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several legislative priorities, including a resolution for the 2023 General Assembly session. Items include funding for Read Mountain Preserve expansion and grant funds for the Glade Creek Greenway. The evening session includes a public hearing regarding a hotel and townhouse development on Edgebrook Road.

• Resolution to amend the 419 Town Center Plan with new design guidelines
• Rezoning petition for 260 apartments at the 5000 block of The Peaks Drive
• Ordinance to appropriate $290,700 and $75,000 for Read Mountain Preserve expansion
• Ordinance to appropriate $651,375 in grant funds for Glade Creek Greenway
• Rezoning petition for a hotel and townhouses at the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Edgebrook Road

City Council

The provided text contains procedural information and links to external documents, but does not list the specific items to be decided or discussed. The agenda is procedural boilerplate.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss funding for transportation projects and review ordinances regarding animal noise and archery hunting. The meeting includes a briefing on PFAS chemicals and a work session on strategic priorities.

• Appropriation of $651,375 for Glade Creek Greenway through Vinyard Park West
• Appropriation of $102,200 for shuttle service to McAfee Knob Trailhead Parking Lot
• Appropriation of $559,520 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for CORTRAN
• Ordinance amending Code sections regarding barking or howling dogs
• Ordinance amending urban archery hunting season

City Council

The provided text contains procedural information and links to agenda documents but does not list specific discussion items or decisions. The agenda is procedural boilerplate.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several ordinances regarding fund appropriations for the CORTRAN program, school resource officers, and McAfee Knob trailhead shuttle service. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for a hotel and townhouses on Edgebrook Road and a work session regarding a barking dog ordinance.

• Rezoning petition for a hotel and townhouses at 1300 and 1400 blocks of Edgebrook Road
• Appropriation of $102,200 for shuttle service to McAfee Knob Trailhead Parking Lot
• Appropriation of $559,520 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for CORTRAN
• Emergency appropriation of $491,591 for School Resource Officers
• Resolution for reimbursement of costs for Bonsack Fire Station and Explore Park infrastructure

City Council

The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the text.

City Council

The provided text contains procedural information and links to documents but does not list specific agenda items. It references a briefing on a code amendment.

• Briefing 1 Code Amendment

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss amendments to the fiscal year 2022-2023 operating and capital budgets. The meeting includes emergency ordinances for school funding and a rezoning request for a fast food restaurant.

• Emergency Ordinance to appropriate $1,400,967.87 in ARPA funds for Roanoke County Public Schools
• Emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,630,309 for school operating budget and $4,887,221 for capital budget
• Rezoning request for 0.93 acre at 7515 and 7517 Friendship Lane to C-2 for a quick-serve coffee shop
• Ordinance appropriating $2,528,236 for the fiscal year 2022-2023 Operations Budget
• Emergency ordinance for a drainage easement at 5040 Falcon Ridge Road

City Council

The City Council is conducting briefings regarding Fire-EMS and safety improvements for Williamson Rd. The provided text consists of links to reports and procedural notices.

• Briefing on Fire-EMS
• Briefing on Williamson Rd safety improvements

The Roanoke City Council voted 5-0 to reverse the Architectural Review Board's denial and grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels on the south-facing side of a home at 535 Mountain Avenue, S.W. The council also approved several routine items, including the 2022 HUD Annual Plan, acceptance of HUD grants, and budget ordinances for federal asset forfeiture funds and school programs. Presentations on fire-EMS performance and Smart Scale transportation projects were received and filed, with no formal action taken on those items.

• Approved 2022 HUD Annual Plan (5-0)
• Accepted 2022-2023 HUD grants: CDBG, HOME, ESG, CDBG-CV, HOME-ARP (5-0)
• Appropriated HUD grant funds via budget ordinance (5-0)
• Appropriated Federal Asset Forfeiture funds for police (5-0)
• Authorized revocable license agreement with Downtown Roanoke, Inc. for Center in the Square Garage space (5-0)
• Amended City Code on discharge of air guns and firearms on city property (5-0)
• Appropriated funds for various educational programs (5-0)
• Reversed Architectural Review Board decision, allowed solar panels at 535 Mountain Avenue (5-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is considering a $2,528,236 appropriation for the 2022-2023 operations budget. Other items include discussions on school resource officer grants, lease agreements, and property easements.

• Ordinance appropriating $2,528,236 for the fiscal year 2022-2023 Operations Budget
• Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Oaklands Properties, LLC for parking at Thompson Memorial Drive and East Main Street
• Ordinance authorizing an easement acquisition across property owned by Technology DRI LLC
• Grant application update regarding School Resource Officers (SRO's)
• Allocation of $9,555 from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bulletproof Vest Partnership to the Sheriff's Office

City Council

The provided text consists of procedural boilerplate and links to external documents. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the text.

The Roanoke City Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $48,120,000 in general obligation public improvement bonds and a related budget ordinance for various capital projects, including stormwater, streetscapes, and school construction. The council also accepted several grants, including VDOT funding for the Patterson Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project and a VHDA Community Impact Grant for housing options for adults with disabilities. Appointments were made to multiple boards and commissions, and a code amendment to exempt wildlife officials from firearm/pneumatic gun restrictions was discussed for future adoption.

• Authorized $48.12M general obligation public improvement bonds (5-0)
• Accepted VDOT Local Revenue Sharing funding for Patterson Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (5-0)
• Accepted VHDA Community Impact Grant for housing options for adults with disabilities (5-0)
• Accepted VDEM pass-through funds for hazardous materials response team (5-0)
• Accepted Multi-Jurisdictional Special Drug Prosecutor Grant funding (5-0)
• Appointed Kathryn Kronau to Architectural Review Board (5-0)
• Appointed Jackie Clewis to Pension Plan Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Appointed Donna Littlepage to Finance Board (5-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss member salary increases and review the county's multi-year budget. The meeting includes decisions on tourism funding, property easements, and several board appointments.

• Ordinance to increase salaries for members of the Board of Supervisors
• Appropriation of $200,000 from Virginia Tourism Corporation for marketing
• Amendment to Professional Engineering Services for Plantation Road Improvements Phase 2
• Ordinance for an easement across property owned by Technology DRI LLC
• Appointments for Zoning Appeals, EDA, Library Board, Planning Commission, and Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Commission

City Council

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and links to external documents. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the source text.

The Council approved a one-time rebate of 17.5% of 2022 personal property taxes paid on vehicles, contingent on taxpayers being current by August 31, 2022. The budget was amended to reflect $12,611,000 in appropriations, down from $18,111,000, to account for the rebate. Several other ordinances were adopted unanimously, including reinstating the real property rehabilitation exemption, de-appropriating VDOT funds, and approving a joint use agreement with the school board.

• Approved personal property tax rebate of 17.5% per vehicle (5-2)
• Amended FY 2021-2022 budget to $12,611,000 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance reinstating real property rehabilitation tax exemption (7-0)
• De-appropriated VDOT funds for Graybill Road/Gilford Avenue drainage project (7-0)
• Authorized joint use agreement with Roanoke City School Board (7-0)
• Adopted ordinances amending personnel, fire prevention, firearms on city property, and security alarm codes (7-0 each)
• Vacated alley at 210 4th Street SW (7-0)
• Adopted electronic Fee Compendium (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the appropriation of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Secondary Six-Year Improvement Plan and various land easement authorizations.

• Appropriation of $9,147,263 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• Appropriation of $200,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation for marketing
• Ordinance to increase salaries for members of the Board of Supervisors
• Public utility easements for Western Virginia Water Authority at 1204, 1206 and 1216 Kessler Mill Road
• Permanent easement for Long Ridge Trail off Twelve O'Clock Knob Road

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review several briefing documents and reports. The agenda includes items related to city property, personnel, and fees.

• Real estate briefing
• Personnel briefing
• Fee compendium
• Fire prevention and security briefing
• Firearms-city property briefing

The Roanoke City Council approved funding for the Evans Spring Master Planning Project, authorized a firearm buyback program with the Roanoke Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, and accepted the National League of Cities Inclusive Entrepreneurship Grant. The council also approved the Human Services Advisory Board funding allocations, the Hotel Roanoke Conference Commission budget, and several budget ordinances for parking garage maintenance. Additionally, the council made numerous appointments to boards and commissions, and declared June 2022 as Pride Month.

• Approved Evans Spring Master Planning Project funding (7-0)
• Authorized firearm buyback program with Roanoke Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (7-0)
• Accepted National League of Cities Inclusive Entrepreneurship Grant (7-0)
• Approved Human Services Advisory Board funding allocations for FY 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Approved Hotel Roanoke Conference Commission FY 2022-2023 operating budget (7-0)
• Appropriated Parking Fund Retained Earnings for garage maintenance and Tower Garage elevator modernization (7-0)
• Approved mutual assistance agreement between Roanoke Police and Roanoke County Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Appointed Charles Whitney Brown Jr. to Pension Plan Board of Trustees (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2022-2023 Elections Operating Budget and various land easements. The meeting includes a work session on broadband and public hearings for three special use permits.

• Appropriation of $9,147,263 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• Special use permit for short-term rental at 4309 Cresthill Drive
• Special use permit for multi-family use near 2700 block of Wildwood Road and 1700 block of Skyview Road
• Special use permit for events facility at 2875 Timberview Road and 2400 block of Loch Haven Drive
• Amendment to AECOM consulting agreement for Fallowater Lane Extension Project

City Council

This is the agenda for the Roanoke City Council meeting on May 16, 2022. It consists of links to the full agenda, action agenda, and minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is procedural and contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Council Agenda and Reports (CAR 05-16-22.PDF)
• Minutes from 04-04-22 meeting (MINS 04-04-22.PDF)
• Council Action Agenda (AG 05-16-22.PDF)

The Roanoke City Council approved several items, including scheduling a public hearing for up to $48.12 million in general obligation bonds, appropriating $50,000 for an economic development strategic plan, and approving arts commission funding allocations. It also de-appropriated $3 million in previously approved bonds for stormwater and parks projects, authorized a VDOT project administration agreement, and approved a street right-of-way vacation. All votes were unanimous (7-0 or 6-0).

• Scheduled public hearing for $48.12M general obligation bonds (7-0)
• Appropriated $50,000 for economic development strategic plan (7-0)
• Approved Roanoke Arts Commission funding allocations for FY 2022-2023 (7-0)
• De-appropriated $3M in advance-appropriated 2022 bonds for stormwater and parks (7-0)
• Authorized VDOT Standard Project Administration Agreement execution (7-0)
• Vacated 3,920 sq ft street right-of-way at 1037 Highland Ave SE (6-0)
• Appropriated assigned General Fund balance for capital projects and ARPA grant (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 4, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the fiscal year 2022-2023 operating and capital budgets for the County and Roanoke County Public Schools. The agenda includes multiple ordinances regarding land preservation, fee changes, and lease dissolutions, alongside several public hearings for rezoning and special use permits.

• Adoption of fiscal year 2022-2023 operating and capital budgets
• Ordinance to retain Sugar Loaf Mountain Nature Preserve as open-space land
• Ordinance accepting $250 for the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department
• Rezoning petition for 4038, 4056, and 4066 Crossmill Lane from R-1 to I-1
• Special use permit petition for a short-term rental at 910 Paint Bank Road

City Council

The council unanimously adopted the FY 2023 budget ordinances, reaffirmed the real estate tax rate, and endorsed the Capital Improvement Program update. It also approved a pay plan ordinance (6-1) that includes a $2,500 annual supplement for the mayor, over the sole dissenting vote of Council Member Moon Reynolds. Additionally, the council eliminated library overdue fines and reappointed members to the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge board.

• Adopted FY 2023 budget appropriations (7-0)
• Reaffirmed real estate tax rate (7-0)
• Approved pay plan ordinance including $2,500 mayor supplement (6-1)
• Endorsed Capital Improvement Program update FY 2023-2027 (7-0)
• Eliminated library overdue fines (7-0)
• Reappointed Lewis and Lemon, appointed Quigley to Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge board (7-0)

City Council

The Roanoke City Council meeting on May 2, 2022, includes briefings on the Language Access Plan and Budget Study, along with the regular action agenda. The agenda is largely procedural, with detailed reports available as PDFs.

• Language Access Plan briefing
• Budget Study briefing
• Council Action Agenda
• Approval of minutes from March 7 and March 21 meetings

The council adopted the FY 2022-2023 budget of $324,789,000, including a 5% compensation increase and public safety pay plan, and reaffirmed the real estate tax rate. It also approved the FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program and eliminated library overdue fines. The pay plan ordinance passed 6-1, with Council Member Moon Reynolds voting against it.

• Adopted FY23 budget of $324,789,000 (7-0)
• Reaffirmed real estate tax rate (7-0)
• Adopted FY23-27 Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
• Adopted pay plan ordinance with $2,500 mayor supplement (6-1)
• Eliminated library overdue fines (7-0)
• Approved RVTV FY23 budget (7-0)
• Appointed Mary F. Apel and Joyce W. Watkins to School Board (7-0)
• Accepted Christopher Vail's resignation from Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for citizen comments on the proposed FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget and the FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider several ordinances regarding fee changes and the appropriation of funds for county and school budgets.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget and FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program
• Ordinance to appropriate $119,008 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the CORTRAN Program
• Ordinance to dissolve a lease with Blue Mountain Huts, LLC for camping at Explore Park
• Special use permit requests for 4309 Cresthill Drive (short-term rental), Wildwood Road/Skyview Road (multi-family use), and 2875 Timberview Road (special events facility)
• Ordinances to amend building regulation fees, technology fees for Planning and Zoning, and library fines

City Council

The Roanoke City Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on the budget. The agenda consists of a single item: the Council Action Agenda for the budget public hearing. No other business is listed.

• Budget public hearing

The Roanoke City Council held two public hearings on April 26, 2022, for the FY2022-2023 recommended budget of $324,789,000 and a proposed real estate tax increase. No votes or decisions were made during the hearings; the Council will consider the budget on May 9, 2022. Citizens spoke in opposition to the increased personal property tax, the 12.6% tax increase, and the Fire-EMS pay plan, among other topics.

• Held public hearing on FY2022-2023 budget ($324,789,000) — no action taken
• Held public hearing on proposed real estate tax increase — no action taken
• Scheduled budget consideration for May 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
• Noted FY2021-2022 revenue estimate and appropriation will be discussed in June 2022

City Council

The Roanoke City Council appointed Anita James Price as interim council member to fill the vacancy left by Robert L. Jeffrey Jr. until December 31, 2022. The council approved the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission's 2022-2023 operating and capital budget, the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority's annual budget, and accepted a National League of Cities grant. It also approved two zoning changes: one for a new fire station at 3645 Orange Avenue and one to remove proffered conditions at 2311 Sanford Avenue. Additionally, the council adopted an ordinance to realign voter precincts and relocate two polling places.

• Appointed Anita James Price as interim council member (5-0, Bestpitch present)
• Approved Roanoke Regional Airport Commission 2022-2023 budget (6-0)
• Approved Roanoke Valley Resource Authority 2022-2023 budget (6-0)
• Accepted National League of Cities grant and appropriated funds (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for new fire station at 3645 Orange Ave (7-0)
• Approved repeal of proffered conditions at 2311 Sanford Ave (7-0)
• Approved realignment of voter precincts and new polling places (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Jordan Bell from Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates (5-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget and the 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider setting 2022 tax rates for real estate, personal property, and machinery and tools.

• Proposed FY 2022-2023 budgets for Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, and Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
• Public hearing on Calendar Year 2022 Real Estate, Personal Property and Machinery and Tools Tax Rates
• Appropriation of $119,008 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the CORTRAN Program
• Allocation percentage for Personal Property Tax Relief for the 2022 tax year
• Appointments to the Library Board, Economic Development Authority, and other advisory boards

City Council

This agenda is largely procedural, providing links to the full council agenda and reports, the Feb. 22, 2022 minutes, and a budget briefing document. No specific action items, ordinances, or contracts are listed in the text itself; the actual decisions will be in the linked PDFs.

• Council Agenda and Reports (CAR 04-04-22.PDF)
• Minutes from Feb. 22, 2022 (MINS 02-22-22.PDF)
• Budget briefing document (04-04-22 COUNCIL BUDGET BRIEFING.PDF)
• Council Action Agenda (AG 04-04-22.PDF)

The Roanoke City Council held a regular session on April 4, 2022, where the main substantive action was interviewing five candidates for the vacant council seat left by former Council Member Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr. The council also received briefings on the FY 2022-2023 budget and gun violence prevention efforts, and approved several grant resolutions and budget ordinances. No final decision on the vacancy was made; the council will appoint the successful candidate on April 18, 2022.

• Approved resolution accepting VDEM State Homeland Security Grant for hazardous materials team (6-0)
• Approved budget ordinance appropriating VDEM hazardous materials grant funding (6-0)
• Approved resolution accepting VDEM State Homeland Security Grant for technical rescue team (6-0)
• Approved budget ordinance appropriating VDEM technical rescue grant funding (6-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Summer Food Program Grant from Virginia Department of Education (6-0)
• Approved budget ordinance appropriating Summer Food Program grant funding (6-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition Grant (6-0)
• Approved budget ordinance appropriating Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition grant funding (6-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding maximum 2022 tax rates for real estate, personal property, and machinery/tools. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance to appropriate $5,157,837.51 in grants for Roanoke County Public Schools.

• Resolution authorizing amendments to MOU for Vinton/East County Hotel, Vinyard Station, and Gish Mill projects
• Rezoning petition for 32.32 acres at 1300 and 1400 blocks of Edgebrook Road
• Rezoning petition for 3.145 acres at 4038, 4056, and 4066 Crossmill Lane
• Special use permit petition for short term rental at 910 Paint Bank Road
• Special use permit petition for car wash at 3250 Electric Road

City Council

Roanoke City Council approved a resolution directing the City Attorney to petition the Circuit Court to confirm the Council's authority to appoint a qualified voter to fill the seat forfeited by Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr., and to order a special election on November 8, 2022, for the remainder of the term. The Council also accepted state funds for family stability and youth transportation programs, approved a street inventory submission for state maintenance funds, set the personal property tax relief percentage for 2022, accepted a quitclaim deed for the Tenth Street Corridor project, and approved an alley vacation near Franklin Road. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except one resolution where Council Member Cobb was absent (5-0).

• Adopted Resolution 42319-032122 directing petition to Circuit Court to fill vacant council seat and set special election (6-0)
• Accepted Promoting Safe and Stable Families COVID funds via Resolution 42310-032122 (5-0, Cobb absent)
• Appropriated Promoting Safe and Stable Families funds via Budget Ordinance 42311-032122 (6-0)
• Accepted Chafee Independent Living Transportation Assistance funds via Resolution 42312-032122 (6-0)
• Appropriated Chafee transportation funds via Budget Ordinance 42313-032122 (6-0)
• Authorized annual street inventory submission to VDOT via Resolution 42314-032122 (6-0)
• Set personal property tax relief percentage for 2022 via Resolution 42315-032122 (6-0)
• Approved alley vacation and barricade closure at 117 Franklin Road via Ordinance 42318-032122 (6-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive a briefing on the County Administrator's proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget. The meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance to alter election district boundaries and voting precincts.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget briefing
• Ordinance to reapportion Board of Supervisors election districts and polling places
• Appropriation of $5,157,837.51 in additional grants for Roanoke County Public Schools
• Resolution to change CORTRAN program minimum age from 70 to 65
• Ordinance to use $34,000 from Roanoke Valley Guns and Hoses Hockey, LLC for an Explore Park playground

City Council

The City Council agenda includes several reports and briefings for review. These items cover the annual budget, capital improvement project debt service, a citizen survey, and school board outsourcing.

• 9am Budget Briefing
• CIP Debt Service Analysis
• Citizen Survey Briefing
• School Board Outsourcing Report
• EEAB Annual Action Plan

The Roanoke City Council met in joint session with the School Board and in regular session, approving all action items unanimously. The most significant decision was adopting Resolution No. 42309-030722, as amended, supporting the people of Ukraine and condemning Russia's invasion, with added clauses affirming support for Roanoke Valley Sister Cities partnerships. The Council also accepted two grants for the Financial Empowerment Center, made several board appointments, and received briefings on the FY23 budget, gun violence prevention, and the 2021 Citizen Survey.

• Adopted Resolution No. 42309-030722 supporting Ukraine and condemning Russia's invasion, as amended (7-0)
• Accepted 2022 Carilion Clinic Grant for Financial Empowerment Center via Resolution No. 42305-030722 and Budget Ordinance No. 42306-030722 (7-0)
• Accepted Eviction Prevention Boost Pilot Grant via Resolution No. 42307-030722 and Budget Ordinance No. 42308-030722 (7-0)
• Appointed Andrew Raduly to Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Appointed Dr. Brenda Russ to Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board (7-0)
• Reappointed Stacey Sheppard and Council Member Cobb, appointed Angela Williams to Gun Violence Prevention Commission; waived residency for Sheppard (7-0)
• Appointed Laura Carden to Roanoke Arts Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Dawn Tanner Erdman to Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Board of Directors (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss designating a proposed apartment site as a Revitalization Area to qualify for financing. The meeting includes several ordinances to accept donations for fire rescue, libraries, and parks, as well as work sessions on the 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program and redistricting.

• Resolution to designate Smith Ridge Commons Apartments (5000 block of Cove Road and 2700 block of Peters Creek Road) as a Revitalization Area
• Ordinance to accept $34,000 from Roanoke Valley Guns and Hoses Hockey, LLC for an Explore Park playground
• Ordinance to accept $20,000 from Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library
• Ordinance to accept $1,157.89 from Asian American Business Owner Association for Fire & Rescue
• Work session to review the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

City Council

The Roanoke City Council approved the Roanoke Virginia Strategic Plan 2022-2023, accepted several grants including the Healthy Homes Lead Based Paint Reduction Grant, Virginia Brownfields grant, and Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grant, and adopted related budget ordinances. The Council also approved a parking agreement with JS Master Tenant LLC for the Center in the Square Garage, rezoned property at 5721 Airport Road, and vacated an alley between 11th and 12th Streets SE. Several budget ordinances were tabled and later replaced due to incorrect fiscal years.

• Adopted Resolution No. 42289-022222 approving the Roanoke Virginia Strategic Plan 2022-2023.
• Accepted the Healthy Homes Lead Based Paint Reduction Grant and approved new program positions (Resolution No. 42282-022222, Budget Ordinance No. 42283-022222).
• Accepted the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund grant (Resolution No. 42284-022222, Budget Ordinance No. 42285-022222).
• Accepted the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grant (Resolution No. 42286-022222, Budget Ordinance No. 42287-022222).
• Approved a 20-year parking agreement with JS Master Tenant LLC for up to 45 spaces in the Center in the Square Garage (Ordinance No. 42297-022222).
• Rezoned 2.21 acres at 5721 Airport Road from ROS to CG (Ordinance No. 42294-022222).
• Vacated a 10-foot alley between 11th and 12th Streets SE (Ordinance No. 42293-022222).
• Tabled and later replaced six budget ordinances due to incorrect fiscal years, including ARPA funding (Ordinances No. 42299-42304-022222).

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on the acquisition of 2.25 acres of land for fire and rescue purposes. The body will also consider appropriating donations for the library and fire departments and review projected budget revenues.

• Acquisition of 2.25 acres at 3645 Orange Avenue NE from Parkway Wesleyan Church, Inc. for fire and rescue
• Appropriation of $20,000 donation from Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library
• Appropriation of $1,157.89 from Asian American Business Owner Association for Fire and Rescue
• Allocation of $35,350.70 in VDH grant funds for two heart monitor defibrillators
• Amended Memorandum of Understanding between Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton

City Council

This is the agenda for the Roanoke City Council meeting on February 7, 2022. The agenda is procedural, providing links to the full agenda with reports, the action agenda, and minutes from the previous meeting. No specific items are listed in the text; all substantive matters are contained in the linked documents.

• Council Agenda With Reports (CAR 02-07-22.PDF)
• Council Action Agenda (AG 02-07-22.PDF)
• Minutes from January 3, 2022 meeting (MINS 01-03-22.PDF)

The Roanoke City Council held a joint session with the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, receiving updates on housing programs and the EnVision Center. In regular session, the Council approved several grant acceptances, including funds for an all-terrain vehicle, the Roanoke River Greenway East design, and Aviation Drive/Valley View Boulevard pedestrian improvements. The Council also approved the acquisition of property at 1903 Meadowbrook Road for floodplain mitigation and made appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Accepted Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant for an ATV (7-0)
• Accepted Shuttered Venues Operators Grant for live venue support (7-0)
• Accepted VDOT grants for Roanoke River Greenway East design (7-0)
• Accepted VDOT grants for Aviation Drive/Valley View Blvd pedestrian improvements (7-0)
• Accepted Section 106 Supplemental Disaster Funding Grant for a street sweeper (7-0)
• Approved acquisition of 1903 Meadowbrook Road for floodplain mitigation (7-0)
• Readopted the Emergency Operations Plan (7-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Oakes to Local Office on Aging Advisory Board (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program and mid-year budget issues. The body is also considering the acquisition of property for fire and rescue purposes and a zoning amendment for an apartment complex.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program briefing
• Ordinance to acquire approximately 2.25 acres in Roanoke City for fire and rescue purposes
• Petition by The Lawson Companies to amend proffered conditions for 216 apartments in the 5000 block of Cove Road and 2700 block of Peters Creek Road
• Resolution requesting grants for shuttle service to McAfee Knob Trailhead Parking Lot
• Request for VDOT to accept Warrior Drive of Cherokee Hills 5 Road into the VDOT System

City Council

The Roanoke City Council approved several grants and ordinances, including the V-STOP grant for domestic violence, ESG-CV2 funding for homelessness, ARPA funding for gun violence prevention, and property exchanges with Rutherfoord Partners and Greater Roanoke Transit Company. They also approved rezoning at 829 Salem Avenue, amended the school board's planned unit development, vacated Truman Avenue, and leased city-owned properties to Valleys Innovation Council and Rutherfoord Partners. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Resolution 42253-011822 acknowledging state of emergency (7-0)
• Approved V-STOP grant acceptance and budget ordinance (7-0)
• Approved $309,182 ESG-CV2 funding allocation and budget ordinance (7-0)
• Authorized Amendment No. 5 to real estate exchange with Rutherfoord Partners (7-0)
• Authorized Amendment No. 5 to real estate exchange with Greater Roanoke Transit Company (7-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for gun violence prevention and budget ordinance (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 829 Salem Avenue to Urban Flex District (7-0)
• Approved lease agreements for Gill Memorial Property and Jefferson Street properties (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct its annual organizational business and hold a public hearing on proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget amendments. The body is deciding on several school budget appropriations and reviewing the 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program.

• Emergency ordinance to appropriate $52,244,350.27 from 2020-2021 year-end funds to the 2021-2022 Roanoke County Public Schools Budget
• Ordinance appropriating $1,845,871 to the Schools' General Fund
• Public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget
• Resolution requesting VDOT accept Russlen Drive Road, Foxfield Section 7 into the VDOT System
• Allocation of $13,555.91 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Technology Trust Funds to the Clerk of the Circuit Court

City Council

The Roanoke City Council held its organizational meeting, adopting the 2022 meeting schedule and approving several routine items. It appropriated American Rescue Plan Act funding for projects recommended by the Star City Strong advisory panel, accepted a $10,000 donation for a futsal court in Preston Park, and accepted $195,069 in federal provider relief funds for EMS. The council also readopted the city code, set salaries for the newly elected sheriff and commissioner of the revenue, and made appointments to boards and commissions.

• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule resolution (5-0)
• Appropriated ARPA funds for Star City Strong projects (5-0)
• Accepted $10,000 Star City Soccer Foundation donation for Preston Park futsal court (5-0)
• Accepted $195,069 in federal EMS provider relief funds (5-0)
• Readopted and reenacted City Code (5-0)
• Set salaries for newly elected sheriff and commissioner of the revenue (5-0)
• Reappointed four members to Fair Housing Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop to Airport Commission (5-0)