Roanoke Rapids public meetings in 2022

Audit Committee

The Roanoke City Council Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive a briefing on the FY22 annual comprehensive financial report and audit, and review council expenditures. They will also discuss an APA review of collections and remittances, an investigation into allowable costs under a gun violence intervention grant, and an update on the tax and treasury system implementation.

• Briefing on June 30, 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit by Brown Edwards & Company
• Review of City Council Expenditures FY22
• APA review of FY22 collections and remittances
• Investigation of allowable costs under Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant
• Update on tax and treasury system implementation

The Committee approved the September 7, 2022, meeting minutes. Members received briefings on the FY22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, City Council expenditures, and the implementation of a new Tax and Treasury system.

• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received and filed FY22 City Council expenditures report
• Received and filed APA review of FY22 collections and remittances
• Received and filed investigation report on Gun Violence Intervention Program grant costs

Audit Committee - RCPS

The Roanoke Rapids, NC Audit Committee will meet to review the audit results for the June 30, 2022, annual financial report and school activity funds. The meeting includes presentations of audit findings and opinions, followed by other business and adjournment.

• Presentation of audit results for the June 30, 2022, annual financial report
• Review of school activity funds audit
• Discussion of audit opinions for the school board

The Committee received the annual financial report and school activity funds audit for the period ending June 30, 2022. The school board audit received an unmodified opinion with no material weaknesses or control deficiencies cited. The Committee also approved the minutes from the August meeting.

• Approved August meeting minutes
• Received and filed the June 30, 2022, Annual Financial Report and School Activity Funds audit

City Council

This agenda is for a City Council strategic planning retreat, with the full agenda available as a scanned PDF. The notice indicates that only reports submitted before the deadline are included, and no other items will be considered. The agenda itself is procedural, providing access to documents and contact information.

• Strategic Planning Retreat agenda (AG 09-29-30-22.PDF)

Audit Committee

The Roanoke City Council Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from June, review its annual report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and consider an audit of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The agenda also includes time for other business and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from June 1 meeting
• Annual report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022
• Clerk of the Circuit Court audit as of March 31, 2022

The Audit Committee approved minutes from the prior meeting and received the annual report from the Municipal Auditor, which included updates on the PCI system implementation (targeting October 24 go-live) and department performance. The committee also received and filed the Clerk of the Circuit Court audit with no issues noted. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and approving minutes.

• Approved minutes from June 1, 2022 meeting
• Received and filed annual report of the Audit Committee
• Received and filed Clerk of the Circuit Court audit

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting on September 6, 2022. It provides links to the council agenda, reports, briefing documents, and minutes from the previous meeting. No specific action items are listed in the text.

• Council Agenda and Reports (CAR 09-06-22.PDF)
• 2PM Briefing (09-06-22 2PM BRIEFING.PDF)
• Briefing 1 (09-06-22 BRIEFING 1.PDF)
• Minutes from 08-15-22 (MINS 08-15-22.PDF)
• Council Action Agenda (AG 09-06-22.PDF)

The Roanoke City Council approved a personal property tax rebate ordinance adjusting the revenue threshold from 91% to 86%, adopted several grants including victim witness, domestic violence, highway safety, and homeless assistance funds, and appointed members to various boards and commissions. The council also concurred in renaming a portion of Carver Avenue to R.R. Wilkerson Drive, referred for review, and approved a Vision Zero Action Plan resolution.

• Approved personal property tax rebate ordinance adjusting minimum revenue threshold to 86% (7-0)
• Accepted Victim/Witness Program Grant from Department of Criminal Justice Services (7-0)
• Accepted Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant (7-0)
• Accepted DMV Highway Safety Grant for Speeding and Bicycle Safety Campaign (7-0)
• Accepted 2021 Continuum of Care Grant for Homeless Assistance Team (7-0)
• Approved Wasena Bridge Replacement Project funding from VDOT (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Vision Zero Action Plan application (7-0)
• Approved Bee City USA affiliation via MOU with Xerces Society (7-0)

Audit Committee - RCPS

The Roanoke Rapids, NC Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 19, 2022, and to review the recommended audit plan for fiscal year 2023. The meeting includes time for other business and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2022
• Review of recommended audit plan for FY23

The Roanoke City School Board Audit Committee received and filed the proposed FY23 audit plan, which includes audits of health and dental plan administration and booster clubs, as well as follow-up audits. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 19, 2022 meeting and scheduled the next meeting for November 1, 2022. No votes were taken; all items were received and filed as presented.

• Minutes from May 19, 2022 meeting received and filed
• FY23 recommended audit plan received and filed
• Next meeting scheduled for November 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

City Council

This agenda is largely procedural, providing links to the full council agenda, reports, minutes from a prior meeting, and the action agenda. No specific items are listed in the text; all substantive matters are contained in the linked PDF documents.

• Council Agenda and Reports (CAR 08-15-22.PDF)
• Minutes from 08-01-22 meeting (MINS 08-01-22.PDF)
• Council Action Agenda (AG 08-15-22.PDF)

The Roanoke City Council approved an ordinance amending the Institutional Planned Unit Development Plan for Carilion Medical Center properties, allowing renovation of the Behavioral Health Services building and construction of a new parking garage. The council also adopted several consent agenda items, including accepting a resignation, receiving annual reports, and approving budget ordinances for the King Street Improvement Project and school grant funds. A closed meeting was certified for property acquisition discussions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 42423-081522 amending Carilion Medical Center's Institutional PUD Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42419-081522 de-appropriating VDOT funds for King Street Improvement Project (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 42420-081522 authorizing change orders for Roanoke River Greenway Bridge the Gap Project (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 42421-081522 changing personal property tax due date for public service corporations from May 31 to December 5 (7-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42422-081522 appropriating funds for various educational programs (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Dr. Brenda Russ from Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board (7-0)
• Received and filed annual reports from Economic Development Authority, Pension Plan, Finance Board, and Defined Contribution Board (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting for property acquisition discussions in Williamson Road and Wasena areas (7-0)

City Council

This agenda is largely procedural, providing links to the full agenda, reports, and minutes from prior meetings. No specific action items, ordinances, or discussions are detailed in the text itself.

• Links to Council Agenda and Reports (CAR 08-01-22.PDF)
• Briefing on code amendment (08-01-22 BRIEFING 1 CODE AMENDMENT.PDF)
• Minutes from June 21, July 5, and July 18 meetings

The Roanoke City Council held a joint meeting with the School Board, then reconvened to approve several items. The most consequential decision was adopting Resolution No. 42405-080122, supporting eight SMART SCALE applications and authorizing submission of four to VDOT for road projects, despite one council member's concerns. The council also approved multiple grants, a bilingual pay incentive, an encroachment for a canopy, and a resolution for a Henrietta Lacks statue, among other actions.

• Adopted Resolution No. 42405-080122 supporting SMART SCALE applications (4-1)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42404-080122 for OMV Select reimbursement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 42406-080122 accepting Continuum of Care Grant (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 42414-080122 adding Bilingual Employee Pay Incentive Program (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 42415-080122 allowing canopy encroachment at 13 Church Ave SE (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 42416-080122 approving up to $13M refunding bonds for Virginia Lutheran Homes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 42417-080122 acknowledging Henrietta Lacks statue fundraising (5-0)
• Reappointed Rachel Hale and Jamaal Jackson to Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates (5-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting on July 18, 2022. The agenda consists of links to reports and minutes, including briefings on Fire-EMS and Williamson Road safety improvements, but no specific action items are listed in the text provided.

• Fire-EMS briefing scheduled for 2 PM
• Williamson Rd safety improvements briefing scheduled for 2 PM
• Council Action Agenda available as PDF
• Minutes from June 6, 2022 meeting available

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 federal grants, and budget ordinances for police asset forfeiture funds and school programs. Presentations on fire-EMS performance and transportation projects were received and filed without action.

• Reversed ARB decision, granted solar panel installation at 535 Mountain Ave (5-0)
• Approved 2022 HUD Annual Plan (5-0)
• Accepted 2022-2023 HUD grants including 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 air gun discharge and firearms on city property (5-0)
• Appropriated funds for various educational programs (5-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting. It provides links to the Council Agenda and Reports, a briefing on a code amendment, and the Council Action Agenda. No specific items are detailed in the text.

• Code amendment briefing (CAR 07-05-22)
• Council Action Agenda (AG 07-05-22)

The Roanoke City Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $48,120,000 in general obligation public improvement bonds and a budget ordinance appropriating those funds for various capital projects, including stormwater, streetscapes, and school construction. The council also accepted several grants, including VDOT local revenue sharing for pedestrian improvements and a VHDA 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)
• Appropriated bond funds for capital projects including stormwater, streetscapes, schools (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)

City Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate. It provides links to PDF documents for the Council Agenda, Reports, a briefing, and minutes, but does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. The notice clarifies that the full agenda consists only of submitted reports and communications.

The Roanoke City 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 council also adopted a substitute budget ordinance reducing the FY2021-2022 budget increase from $18.1M to $12.6M to account for the rebate. Other actions included reinstating the real property rehabilitation tax exemption, de-appropriating VDOT funds for a drainage project, and approving a joint use agreement with the school board.

• Approved 17.5% vehicle tax rebate ordinance (5-2)
• Adopted substitute budget ordinance for $12.6M increase (7-0)
• Approved reinstatement of 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)
• Approved alley vacation at 210 4th St SW with conditions (7-0)
• Adopted electronic Fee Compendium (7-0)
• Approved amendments to personnel, firearms, and fire prevention codes (7-0)

City Council

The provided text is an index of reports and communications for the June 6, 2022, meeting. The document does not list specific items for decision or discussion, only the availability of briefing reports and previous minutes.

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

The Roanoke City Council approved funding for the Evans Spring Master Planning Project, accepted a National League of Cities grant for inclusive entrepreneurship, and adopted several ordinances including a firearm buyback program. The council also received briefings on gun violence prevention and code amendments, and made numerous appointments to boards and commissions.

• Approved Budget Ordinance 42369-060622 for Evans Spring Master Planning Project (7-0)
• Accepted National League of Cities Inclusive Entrepreneurship Grant and appropriated funds (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)
• Authorized firearm buyback program with Roanoke Monthly Meeting of Religious Society of Friends (7-0)
• Approved Mutual Assistance Agreement with Roanoke County Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Appointed Charles Whitney Brown Jr. to Pension Plan Board of Trustees (7-0)
• Appointed Dr. Eric Anderson to Gun Violence Prevention Commission, waiving residency requirement (7-0)

Audit Committee

The Roanoke Rapids Audit Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on the external audit plan for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, a sheriff turnover review, a risk management investigation, and the PCI project (tax and treasury system implementation). The meeting includes discussion of these items and any other business brought before the committee.

• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2022 meeting
• External audit plan for year ending June 30, 2022
• Sheriff turnover review report
• Risk management investigation report
• PCI project update as of May 31, 2022 (tax and treasury system implementation)

The Audit Committee approved the minutes from the January 27, 2022 meeting and received the external audit plan for the year ending June 30, 2022, which was filed. The committee also received and filed reports on the sheriff turnover review and a risk management investigation, which found underinsured properties including Fire Station #7 and Wells Fargo Tower. An update on the PCI project indicated the system is not yet ready for go-live, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in invoices withheld from PCI.

• Approved minutes from January 27, 2022 meeting
• Received and filed external audit plan for FY 2022
• Received and filed sheriff turnover review report
• Received and filed risk management investigation report
• Noted underinsured properties: Fire Station #7 and Wells Fargo Tower
• Discussed PCI project status; no decision on go-live date

Audit Committee - RCPS

The Roanoke City Public Schools Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from a February 18, 2022 meeting, hear a briefing from Brown Edwards & Company on the firm's plan for auditing FY22 financial statements, and review a gifted education audit. The gifted education audit examines the division's processes for identifying potentially gifted students early in grade school and the instructional programs to prepare them for advanced studies. The meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the School Administration Building Media Center.

• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2022 meeting
• Brown Edwards & Company to brief on general audit plan for FY22 financial statements
• Review of gifted education audit covering early identification and instructional programs

The Roanoke City School Board Audit Committee approved the minutes from its February 18, 2022 meeting. Members received and filed a presentation from Brown Edwards on the upcoming annual financial audit plan, and also received and filed a municipal audit report on the gifted education program, which found processes comprehensive and methodical. The committee tabled the municipal audit plan for the coming year until its August 18, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from February 18, 2022 meeting
• Received and filed Brown Edwards general audit plan presentation
• Received and filed gifted education audit report dated March 3, 2022
• Tabled municipal audit plan until August 18, 2022 meeting

City Council

The provided text contains only procedural information and links to the Council Agenda and Reports. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are detailed in this document.

The Roanoke City Council approved a $50,000 appropriation for a strategic plan for the Department of Economic Development, developed by Ernst & Young. The council also approved several other items, including a public hearing for general obligation bonds, a street right-of-way vacation, and various budget ordinances. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $50,000 for Economic Development Strategic Plan (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for $48.12M General Obligation Bonds (7-0)
• Approved Roanoke Arts Commission funding allocations for FY 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Approved de-appropriation of 2022 bonds for stormwater and parks projects (7-0)
• Authorized VDOT Standard Project Administration Agreement (7-0)
• Approved appropriation for various educational programs (7-0)
• Vacated street right-of-way at 1037 Highland Ave SE (6-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget amendment for capital projects and ARPA funds (6-0)

City Council

This agenda is procedural, providing links to the Council Agenda and Reports and the Council Action Agenda as PDF files. It notes that the full agenda includes only materials submitted before the deadline and that original documents are available for public inspection. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the text.

• Council Agenda and Reports (CAR 05-09-22.PDF)
• Council Action Agenda (AG 05-09-22.PDF)

The council unanimously adopted the FY 2023 budget ordinances, including the general fund and capital improvement program, and reaffirmed the real estate tax rate. It also approved a pay plan ordinance (6-1) that includes a $2,500 annual supplement for the mayor, despite an objection from Council Member Moon Reynolds. The council eliminated library overdue fines and reappointed city representatives to a tourism board.

• Adopted FY 2023 budget appropriations (7-0)
• Reaffirmed real estate tax rate (7-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program update (7-0)
• Adopted Pay Plan Ordinance with mayor's $2,500 supplement (6-1)
• Eliminated library overdue fines (7-0)
• Reappointed Lewis and Lemon, appointed Quigley to tourism board (7-0)

City Council

The agenda includes briefings regarding a Language Access Plan and a Budget Study. The provided text does not list specific council actions or ordinances for decision.

• Language Access Plan Briefing
• Budget Study Briefing

The Council adopted the FY 2022-2023 budget of $324,789,000, a 5.6% increase over FY22, including a 5% compensation increase and public safety pay plan. The Council also approved the FY23-27 Capital Improvement Program update, reaffirmed the real estate tax rate, and eliminated library overdue fines. Several appointments were made to boards and commissions, including two new school board trustees.

• Adopted FY23 budget of $324,789,000 (7-0)
• Adopted FY23-27 Capital Improvement Program update (7-0)
• Reaffirmed real estate tax rate (7-0)
• Eliminated library overdue fines (7-0)
• Adopted Pay Plan Ordinance, including $2,500 mayor supplement (6-1)
• Appointed Mary F. Apel and Joyce W. Watkins as school board trustees (7-0)
• Accepted Christopher Vail's resignation from Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Appointed Meg Dorsey to Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)

City Council

The Roanoke Rapids City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the budget. The provided agenda text is limited to this single budgetary item.

• 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. Residents spoke in opposition to the increased personal property tax and the 12.6% tax increase, and raised concerns about transportation, Fire-EMS pay, and tree canopy.

• 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 future public hearing on FY2021-2022 appropriation and revenue estimates

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a recommended budget briefing. The provided agenda text does not list specific individual action items or ordinances beyond the budget presentation.

• Recommended budget briefing

The Roanoke City Council appointed Anita James Price to fill the vacant council seat through December 31, 2022, and approved several resolutions and ordinances, including the airport and resource authority budgets, a grant for youth programs, and zoning changes. The council also held public hearings on the FY2023 budget and a proposed real estate tax increase, but took no action on them.

• Appointed Anita James Price as interim council member (5-0, Bestpitch abstained)
• Approved Roanoke Regional Airport Commission FY2023 budget (6-0)
• Approved Roanoke Valley Resource Authority FY2023 budget (6-0)
• Accepted NLC Institute for Youth, Education & Families grant (6-0)
• Appropriated funds for various educational programs (6-0)
• Adopted zoning amendment for 3645 Orange Ave for new fire station (7-0)
• Repealed proffered conditions at 2311 Sanford Ave (7-0)
• Adopted redistricting and polling place changes (7-0)

City Council

The meeting agenda includes a budget briefing for the April 4, 2022, session. The provided text does not list specific items for council action or discussion beyond this briefing.

• 04-04-22 Budget Briefing

The City Council held interviews and a public hearing for five candidates to fill the nine-month vacancy left by former Council Member Robert L. Jeffrey Jr., with appointment scheduled for April 18. It also interviewed four candidates for two Roanoke City School Board trustee vacancies, with election set for May 2. The Council approved multiple grant acceptances and budget ordinances, and received briefings on the FY 2023 budget and gun violence prevention.

• Approved closed meeting to discuss interim council candidate selection (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 22, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for FY 2021-2022 budget adjustments (6-0)
• Accepted VDEM State Homeland Security Grant for hazardous materials team (6-0)
• Accepted VDEM State Homeland Security Grant for technical rescue team (6-0)
• Accepted Summer Food Program Grant from Virginia Dept of Education (6-0)
• Accepted Southwest Virginia Regional Employment Coalition Grant (6-0)
• Authorized agreement with Roanoke County for therapeutic recreation services (6-0)

City Council

The provided text is a notice of an upcoming meeting and does not contain specific agenda items or discussion topics. The document serves as a procedural notification regarding the availability of reports and communications.

The 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 and federal funds for family stability and youth transportation programs, approved a street inventory submission to VDOT, set the personal property tax relief percentage for 2022, accepted a quitclaim deed for the Tenth Street Corridor project, appropriated funds for school programs, and approved an alley vacation near Franklin Road. All votes were unanimous (6-0) except one resolution where Council Member Cobb was absent.

• Approved resolution to petition Circuit Court to fill vacant council seat and hold special election Nov. 8, 2022 (6-0)
• Accepted Promoting Safe and Stable Families COVID funds from VA DSS (5-0, Cobb absent)
• Appropriated funds for Promoting Safe and Stable Families program (6-0)
• Accepted Chafee Independent Living Transportation Assistance funds (6-0)
• Authorized annual street inventory submission to VDOT for state maintenance funds (6-0)
• Set personal property tax relief allocation percentage for 2022 (6-0)
• Accepted quitclaim deed for Tenth Street Corridor residual property interests (6-0)
• Appropriated funds for various school educational programs (6-0)

City Council

The agenda contains various briefings and reports for council review, including a budget briefing and a CIP debt service analysis. Other items include presentations on a citizen survey, school board outsourcing, and the EEAB Annual Action Plan.

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

The Roanoke City Council met jointly with the School Board, heard budget and gun violence briefings, and took several actions. It adopted a resolution supporting Ukraine and condemning Russia's invasion, accepted grants for the Financial Empowerment Center, and made appointments to boards and commissions. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss vacancies and property disposition.

• Adopted Resolution No. 42309-030722 supporting Ukraine and condemning Russia's invasion (7-0)
• Accepted 2022 Carilion Clinic Grant for Financial Empowerment Center (7-0)
• Accepted Eviction Prevention Boost Pilot Grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment (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 (7-0)
• Appointed Laura Carden to Roanoke Arts Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Dawn Tanner Erdman to Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Board (7-0)

City Council

The Roanoke Rapids City Council is meeting to consider its action agenda and reports, including a strategic plan update. The agenda consists of scanned documents submitted before the deadline, and no additional items will be considered at the meeting.

• Strategic plan update for 2022
• Council action agenda
• Minutes from January 18, 2022 meeting

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 Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund 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 S.E. Several budget ordinances were tabled and later re-adopted to correct fiscal year errors.

• Adopted Resolution No. 42289-022222 adopting the Roanoke Virginia Strategic Plan 2022-2023.
• Adopted Resolution No. 42282-022222 and Budget Ordinance No. 42283-022222 accepting the Healthy Homes Lead Based Paint Reduction Grant and appropriating funds.
• Adopted Resolution No. 42284-022222 and Budget Ordinance No. 42285-022222 accepting the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund Grant.
• Adopted Resolution No. 42286-022222 and Budget Ordinance No. 42287-022222 accepting the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 42297-022222 accepting the bid of JS Master Tenant LLC for a 20-year parking agreement at the Center in the Square Garage.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 42294-022222 rezoning 2.21 acres at 5721 Airport Road from ROS to CG.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 42293-022222 vacating a 10-foot alley between 11th and 12th Streets S.E.
• Tabled and later re-adopted six budget ordinances to correct fiscal year errors, including repealing and replacing Budget Ordinances 42271-020722, 42273-020722, 42275-020722, 42277-020722, 42278-020722, and 42246-010322.

Audit Committee - RCPS

The Audit Committee will review follow-up audits regarding food services and purchasing. The committee will also hold a preliminary discussion regarding the FY23 audit plan.

• Food Services Follow Up Audit
• Purchasing Follow Up Audit
• Preliminary Discussion - FY23 Audit Plan

The Roanoke City School Board Audit Committee met on February 18, 2022, and reviewed follow-up audits on Food Services and Purchasing. The Food Services audit found unmet objectives and management issues with Sodexo, prompting new monitoring measures. The Purchasing audit was fully resolved with all objectives completed. The committee also discussed the preliminary FY23 audit plan, including potential audits of Human Resources, Payroll, and Operations.

• Reviewed Food Services follow-up audit; noted unmet objectives and management issues with Sodexo
• Reviewed Purchasing follow-up audit; all objectives completed, no further follow-ups required
• Discussed preliminary FY23 audit plan; potential audits include Human Resources, Payroll, Operations
• Noted next meeting scheduled for May 19, 2022

City Council

The provided document contains only procedural information and links to the full agenda reports. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in this text.

The Roanoke City Council held a joint meeting with the Housing Authority, received briefings on the FY23 budget and youth risk/gang assessments, and approved several grant acceptances and budget ordinances. It also made appointments to various boards and commissions. All votes were unanimous (7-0) where recorded.

• Accepted Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant for ATV purchase (7-0)
• Accepted Shuttered Venues Operators Grant for COVID-19 relief (7-0)
• Accepted VDOT grants for Roanoke River Greenway East design (7-0)
• Accepted VDOT grants for Aviation Drive/Valley View pedestrian improvements (7-0)
• Accepted Section 106 Supplemental Disaster Funding Grant for street sweeper (7-0)
• De-appropriated VDOT funds for Barnhardt Creek Bridge crossing (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Operations Plan (7-0)
• Authorized acquisition of 1903 Meadowbrook Road for floodplain mitigation (7-0)

Audit Committee

The Roanoke City Council Audit Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and receive a presentation from Brown Edwards & Company on the audit results for the city's financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The agenda includes discussion of draft audit documents and any other business.

• Presentation of audit results for the June 30, 2021 annual financial report
• Review of draft audit documents (ACL, ML, OPINIONS) for City of Roanoke, Virginia
• Approval of minutes from last Audit Committee meeting

The Audit Committee received an update on the FY2021 audit, noting an unmodified opinion and several findings, including a significant deficiency in year-end adjustments. The committee discussed audit findings and planned follow-up actions, but made no formal decisions beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes from December 20, 2021 meeting
• Noted audit findings and planned follow-up on DSS issues

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting on January 18, 2022. It provides links to the council agenda, reports, and minutes from previous meetings, but does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

• Council Agenda and Reports (CAR 01-18-22.PDF)
• Minutes from December 6, 2021 and December 20, 2021 meetings
• Council Action Agenda (AG 01-18-22.PDF)

The Roanoke City Council held a regular session on January 18, 2022, and approved several items including grant acceptances, property exchanges, rezoning, street closures, and leases. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also acknowledged a state of emergency for virtual meetings and scheduled public hearings for February 22, 2022.

• Adopted resolution acknowledging state of emergency for virtual meetings (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 6 and Dec 20, 2021 meetings (7-0)
• Approved closed meeting for annual performances of Council-Appointed Officers (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for parking agreement for Center in the Square Garage (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for HUD Consolidated Plan amendments (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Youth Athletics Review Board and Fair Housing Board (7-0)
• Accepted FY 2021 and FY 2022 City Manager Transfer Reports (7-0)
• Approved V-STOP grant and budget ordinance for Domestic Violence Program (7-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting on January 3, 2022. It provides links to the full agenda, reports, and previous meeting minutes, but does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. The agenda notes that it only includes materials submitted before the deadline and that other items may be brought up at the meeting.

• Council Agenda and Reports (CAR 01-03-22.PDF)
• Minutes from November 15, 2021 (MINS 11-15-21.PDF)
• Council Action Agenda (AG 01-03-22.PDF)

The Roanoke City Council held its organizational meeting, adopting the 2022 meeting schedule and approving a budget ordinance to appropriate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for projects recommended by the Star City Strong advisory panel. The council also accepted a $10,000 donation from the Star City Soccer Foundation for a futsal court in Preston Park, accepted $195,069 in federal Provider Relief Funds for EMS, and reappointed several board members. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two members absent.

• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule resolution (5-0)
• Appropriated ARPA funds per Star City Strong recommendations (5-0)
• Accepted $10,000 Star City Soccer Foundation donation for Preston Park futsal court (5-0)
• Accepted $195,069 CARES Act Provider Relief Funds for EMS (5-0)
• Readopted and reenacted City Code (5-0)
• Established salaries for newly elected Sheriff and Commissioner of Revenue (5-0)
• Reappointed four members to Fair Housing Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop to Airport Commission (5-0)