Roanoke public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board will vote on an emergency ordinance to move $60,637,123.77 from the Roanoke County Public Schools' FY 2023‑24 year‑end funds into the FY 2024‑25 school budget. It will also hear a public hearing on a short‑term rental permit request for 5445 Endicott Street and consider several routine consent‑agenda items, including grant allocations and drainage easements.
- Emergency ordinance appropriating $60,637,123.77 to the FY 2024‑25 Roanoke County Public Schools budget
- Public hearing on a special‑use permit for a short‑term rental at 5445 Endicott Street, Hollins
- Ordinance authorizing an amended Extraterritorial Arrest Agreement with neighboring jurisdictions
- Consent agenda: acceptance of $845,465 from the Poage's Mill property sale
- Grant allocation of $21,282 from VDEM with a matching $21,282 from the county
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the appropriation of funds from a property sale for school facilities and review updates to animal licensing and zoning laws. The meeting includes a work session on parade code amendments and a closed session regarding business expansion in the Catawba Magisterial District.
- First reading of ordinance to appropriate $845,465 from the sale of Poage's Mill property for Roanoke County Public Schools
- Second reading of ordinance for a lifetime licensing tax on dogs and cats
- Public hearing for a special use permit for a short-term rental at 5445 Endicott Street
- Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments to regulate tobacco, nicotine, and hemp retail sales
- Grant allocation of $3,824.37 from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Sheriff’s Office
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $75,000,000 in General Obligation School Bonds. It will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance creating a lifetime licensing tax for dogs and cats. Additional items include a briefing on Route 460 Corridor improvements and routine consent agenda actions.
- Public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $75,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds
- First reading of ordinance amending animal licensing to create a lifetime tax for dogs and cats
- Ordinance authorizing drainage easements for 2731 Tully Drive, 2737 Tully Drive, and 2801 Neil Drive
- Ordinance to accept and appropriate $455,452 grant from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Petition to rezone ~21.39 acres at 7812 Sanderson Drive from I‑1 to R‑3 for a 225‑lot residential subdivision (second reading and public hearing)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a proposal to issue up to $75 million in General Obligation School Bonds and an ordinance to amend real estate tax exemptions for elderly and disabled persons. The meeting also includes a public hearing on refinancing lease transactions for capital projects.
- Proposed issuance of up to $75,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds
- Ordinance to amend real estate tax exemptions for elderly and disabled persons
- Public hearing on refinancing lease transactions for county capital projects
- Appropriation of $455,452 in grant funds from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Second Site Use Agreement with Craig Botetourt Electric Cooperative for $6,000 per year
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt the Roanoke County 200 Plan as the official Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a work session on FY 2024 financial results and the FY 2025-2026 budget process.
- Public hearing for adoption of the Roanoke County 200 Comprehensive Plan
- Proposed refinancing of $15.385 million in lease revenue bonds for capital projects
- Acceptance of $647,774 from Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for CORTRAN
- Appropriation of $248,022 for Glade Creek Greenway construction through Vinyard Park West
- Proposed $6,000 annual agreement with Craig Botetourt Electric Cooperative for Fort Lewis Mountain site use
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board will consider the first reading of an ordinance to accept $647,774 in grant funds from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the County’s CORTRAN transportation program and to reallocate $26,991 from the program’s operating budget as the required local match. The ordinance will be scheduled for a second reading on September 24, 2024. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as approval of August minutes, acceptance of a $154,700 Selective Enforcement grant, an easement for the Western Virginia Water Authority, acquisition of 2.71 acres at 4818 Starkey Road, and allocation of $248,022 Transportation Alternatives funds for the Glade Creek Greenway in Vinton.
- Ordinance to accept $647,774 DRPT grant and reallocate $26,991 for CORTRAN program
- Accept $154,700 Selective Enforcement Grant from the Division of Motor Vehicles
- Easement granted to Western Virginia Water Authority for water and sewer projects
- Acquisition of approximately 2.71 acres at 4818 Starkey Road, Roanoke
- Accept $248,022 Transportation Alternatives funds for Glade Creek Greenway in Vinton
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider performance-based incentive agreements to support Mack Trucks' expansion at its Salem facility, which includes a $14.5 million capital investment and the creation of 51 new jobs.
- Resolution authorizing economic development incentive agreements with Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Ordinance authorizing acquisition of 2.71 acres at 4818 Starkey Road
- Ordinance approving a 40-space parking lease agreement at 200 East Calhoun Street, Salem
- Ordinance authorizing a $186,275 grant from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority
- Public hearing on rezoning 21.39 acres at 7812 Sanderson Drive to R-3 district
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board will consider a second‑reading ordinance that amends the fiscal year 2023‑2024 budget, moving $6,000,000 from general operating revenues to allocate $1,500,000 to the Capital Fund and $4,500,000 to the General Government Fund. It will also adopt a resolution setting legislative priorities for the 2025 Virginia General Assembly and approve an amended memorandum of understanding with the County School Board on capital funding. Additional items include a public hearing on budget amendments and several land‑use petitions.
- Ordinance amending FY 2023‑24 budget: $6,000,000 reallocation ($1.5M to Capital Fund, $4.5M to General Government Fund)
- Resolution adopting legislative priorities for the 2025 Virginia General Assembly
- Resolution approving amended MOU with the County School Board on joint capital funding
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2023‑24 budget amendments
- Land‑use petitions: short‑term rental permit at 1176 Nover Ave; rezoning near 6200 Crumpacker Dr; rezoning near 3475‑3801 Challenger Ave
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a resolution to support SMART SCALE transportation applications. Other items include an ordinance to amend the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and discussions regarding residential lot drainage and elderly tax relief.
- Resolution supporting SMART SCALE applications for Roanoke County, RVTPO, and the City of Roanoke
- Ordinance amending the 2023-2024 budget by $6,000,000 ($1,500,000 to Capital Fund; $4,500,000 to General Government Fund)
- Ordinance creating a Consolidated Erosion and Stormwater Management Program Ordinance
- Acceptance of $328,811 from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for school resource officers
- Acceptance of $322,675 from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for school resource officers
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider a first reading of an ordinance to consolidate existing erosion and stormwater management regulations. This update aligns local code with new state laws effective July 1, 2024. The Board will also hold a closed session regarding annual performance evaluations for the County Administrator and County Attorney.
- First reading of ordinance to create a Consolidated Erosion and Stormwater Management Program Ordinance
- Appointment of J. Lee E. Osborne to the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission
- Resolution requesting acceptance of Ridge Top Road (Route 876) and Almond Road (Route 877) into the VDOT Secondary System
- Allocation of $31,076.10 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Library of Virginia's Records Preservation Program
- Second reading of an intergovernmental agreement for the Roanoke Regional Fire Training Center
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is considering a first reading for an ordinance to consolidate the county's erosion and stormwater management programs. This change aligns local code with new Virginia state regulations effective July 1, 2024. The Board will also conduct performance evaluations for the County Administrator and County Attorney in a closed session.
- First reading of a consolidated Erosion and Stormwater Management Program Ordinance
- Appointment of J. Lee E. Osborne to the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission
- Request to accept Ridge Top Road and Almond Road into the VDOT Secondary System
- Allocation of $31,076.10 for the Library of Virginia's Records Preservation Program
- Second reading of an agreement for the Roanoke Regional Fire Training Center
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the upcoming fiscal year operating and capital budgets, as well as a ten-year Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes several special use permit petitions for short-term rentals and solar energy, alongside various fund appropriations.
- Resolution adopting the FY 2024-2025 Operating and Capital Budget and the FY 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program
- $500,000 for the Roanoke River Greenway through Explore Park construction
- $30,000 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation via the Transit Ridership Incentive Program
- $202,805.84 total for the 911 GADI Genesis Aided Dispatch Interface capital project
- Special use permit for a solar farm at 9150 Reed Road
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board is holding a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget and the Fiscal Year 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program. They will also consider ordinances to appropriate funds for these budgets and the county pay plan. A work session is scheduled to review the County’s Strategic Plan.
- Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget and FY 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program
- $500,000 for Roanoke River Greenway construction through Explore Park
- Ordinance to amend building and trade permit fees
- $400,133 grant from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- $202,805.84 for the 911 GADI Genesis Aided Dispatch Interface project
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2024-2025 operating budget and the 2025-2034 capital improvement program. The agenda also includes resolutions for regional authority budgets and a $60,000,000 bond issuance for the Friendship Foundation.
- Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
- Issuance of revenue refunding bonds up to $60,000,000 for Friendship Foundation
- Rezone petition for a mini-warehouse on Edgebrook Road
- Allocation of $400,133 from the Virginia Department of Fire Program
- Relocation of Windsor Hills district polling place
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding 2024 tax rates for real estate, personal property, and machinery and tools. The meeting also includes a briefing on the proposed Roanoke County Public Schools budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.
- Public hearing for 2024 Real Estate, Personal Property, and Machinery and Tools tax rates
- Resolution setting the 2024 Personal Property Tax Relief allocation percentage
- Acceptance of $99,590.40 grant from Virginia Office of EMS for 'Four-For-Life'
- Briefing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 Roanoke County Public Schools budget
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 19 regarding Solicitors and Solicitations
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget and the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda includes public hearings for zoning changes at 4143 Franklin Road and a short-term rental on Mockingbird Hill Road. Additionally, the Board will discuss opioid abatement grant applications.
- Presentation of the FY 2024-2025 operating budget and 10-year capital program
- Petition by Sheetz, Inc. to remove conditions at 4143 Franklin Road
- Special use permit for a water tank at 1490 Hearth Lane
- Public hearing for a short-term rental at 4127 Mockingbird Hill Road
- Discussion of Opioid Abatement Authority Spring 2024 grant applications
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will review the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget and the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program. Discussion includes work sessions on budget details and opioid abatement grant applications.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget presentation
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program presentation
- Petition of Sheetz, Inc. regarding land at 4143 Franklin Road
- City of Salem Water Department special use permit for water tank at 1490 Hearth Lane
- Ordinance for public drainage easements on Pebble Drive and Woodway Road
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 effective real estate tax rate. Additional items include a resolution for Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare bylaw updates and briefings on regional economic development and transportation projects.
- Public hearing for citizen comments on the 2024 Real Estate effective tax rate
- Resolution to approve updated bylaws for Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
- Ordinance to relocate the Windsor Hills district precinct 303 polling place
- Briefing on the Virginia Department of Transportation 419/220 Project
- Work session regarding proposed changes to Chapter 19 of the County Code
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider several ordinances regarding grant appropriations for the Roanoke River Greenway and stream restoration. They will also discuss a memorandum of understanding for the McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle expansion and review projected revenues for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
- McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle Expansion Memorandum of Understanding
- Emergency Ordinance for $536,000 in Federal Lands Access Program funds and $242,372 in County funds for Roanoke River Greenway
- Ordinance for $531,425 SLAF grant and $531,425 for Mudlick Creek stream restoration
- Donation of $25,000 from Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library
- Allocation of $65,033 for East Roanoke River Greenway crossing at Highland Road
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider ordinances regarding grants for the Roanoke River Greenway and Mudlick Creek stream restoration. The meeting also includes a shuttle expansion agreement with Salem and a review of projected budget revenues.
- Emergency Ordinance for $536,000 in federal funds for the Roanoke River Greenway
- Ordinance for a $531,425 grant for Mudlick Creek stream restoration
- McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle Expansion Memorandum of Understanding with Salem
- Allocation of $65,033 for East Roanoke River Greenway crossing
- Work session on FY 2024-2025 projected budget revenues
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider a $25,000 donation for the library and two rezoning requests. The meeting includes a work session to review mid-year revenues, expenditures, and capital improvement updates.
- Ordinance to accept a $25,000 donation from Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library
- Rezoning petition for 1835 Loch Haven Drive from C-2 to I-2
- Rezoning petition for 3455 Pitzer Road from AG-3 to AV
- Resolution approving salaries for the Commissioner of Revenue and Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Work session on fiscal year 2023-2024 mid-year revenues, expenditures, and FY 2025 CIP Update
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to address a board vacancy. The agenda includes a resolution regarding an appointment for the Vinton Magisterial district.
- Resolution to fill the Vinton Magisterial district board vacancy