Roanoke County public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council approved the acquisition of five tax map parcels for the construction of Fire Station No. 2 and authorized funding for medical eligibility workers via a contract with Carilion Medical Center. The body also processed several board resignations and appointments and honored outgoing council members.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 43107-121624 to acquire Tax Map Nos. 3090215, 3090216, 3090217, 3090218 and 3090237 for Fire Station No. 2
- Adopted Ordinance No. 43106-121624 for Medical Eligibility Workers contract with Carilion Medical Center
- Adopted Ordinance No. 43114-121624 granting real property tax exemptions for 530 Day, LLC and 1018 Patterson, LLC
- Defeated personal property tax exemption request for Behavioral Health Navigators, Inc.
- Adopted Resolution No. 43109-121624 appointing Kelvin C. Bratton as Director of Real Estate Valuation
City Council
The City Council is convening for a recessed session to discuss a personnel matter. The meeting is focused on the annual performance evaluations of Council-Appointed Officers.
- Closed meeting to discuss annual performance evaluations of Council-Appointed Officers
City Council
The City Council held a recessed session to discuss several strategic overviews and updates. The meeting focused on planning and current states of city operations rather than voting on specific ordinances.
- Strategic Plan Overview
- New Housing Strategy
- Fiscal year 2024-2025 Budget Overview
- Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
- Discussion on Artificial Intelligence
City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance for Tinker Creek Greenway Utility Relocation and adopted resolutions appointing a new City Manager and various board members. The meeting included a closed session to discuss personnel and property matters.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 43105-120224 for Tinker Creek Greenway Utility Relocation
- Adopted Resolution No. 43104-120224 appointing Valmarie Turner as City Manager
- Appointed members to Roanoke Public Library Board, Economic Development Authority, and other boards
- Voted unanimously to add state rent-gouging bills HB 721 and SB 366 to the legislative agenda
- Closed meeting requested to discuss property acquisition and personnel matters
City Council
City Council accepted federal grants for transportation and police equipment and approved several zoning changes and tax exemptions. The body also authorized the sale of a city-owned lot and adopted the 2024 Legislative Program.
- Acceptance of $770,000 grant from U.S. Department of Transportation Build America Bureau
- Rezoning and repeal of conditions for 0 Brandon Avenue, SW
- Amendment of zoning conditions for 3804 Brandon Avenue, SW
- Sale of city-owned vacant lot at 801 Franklin Road, SW
- Acceptance of FY 2024 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice
City Council
City Council voted to amend the Roanoke Charter of 1952 regarding election dates and council meetings. The body also approved several encroachment permits for Valley Metro bus shelters and accepted VDOT funding for drainage projects.
- Amendment to the Roanoke Charter of 1952 regarding election dates and meetings
- Acceptance of VDOT Local Revenue Sharing Funding for drainage improvement projects
- Four encroachment permits for Valley Metro bus shelters at Washington Park, 1616 19th St NW, 40 Douglass Ave NW, and 1920 Orange Ave NW
- Scheduled public hearings for tax exemptions for Wellness Wagon and Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc. (4751 Cove Road, NW)
- EDA Equipment Incentive Grant program committing $300,000 over two years
City Council
City Council approved several housing and infrastructure resolutions, including grants for homeless solutions and a property purchase. The body also decided on two land-use requests and tabled the sale of a vacant lot.
- Approved rezoning of 716 Marshall Avenue, S.W. from RM-1 to MXPUD
- Approved request to vacate a 50 foot wide portion of Carl Road, S.W.
- Approved purchase of Unit B, 1830 Blue Hills Circle, N.E.
- Adopted resolutions for Virginia Homeless Solutions Program and HUD funding
- Tabled sale of city-owned vacant lot at 801 Franklin Road, S.W. until November 18, 2024
City Council
The City Council held a recessed session to fill vacancies on local boards and commissions. The body also convened in a closed meeting to discuss a personnel matter.
- Appointed Dr. Lydia Patton to the Western Virginia Water Authority for a term ending June 30, 2027
- Appointed James Settle to the City Planning Commission for a term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028
- Closed meeting held to discuss a personnel matter
City Council
The City Council and Economic Development Authority discussed housing trust fund growth and industry center updates. The Council approved several grant appropriations for public safety, health, and juvenile justice, and authorized an updated VDOT agreement for 9th Street improvements.
- Authorization for updated VDOT agreement for 9th Street Multimodal Improvements
- Request for public hearing for the sale of city-owned vacant lot at 801 Franklin Road, S.W.
- Appropriation of grants from United Way, Carilion Clinic, DMV, and Department of Homeland Security
- Resolution in support of kidney transplant services provided by Carilion Clinic
- Authorization to apply for FY2025 Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF) grants
City Council
City Council accepted and appropriated various state and federal grants for infrastructure, public safety, and housing. The body also approved fare-free bus services for Go Fest and Election Day. Additionally, Council agreed to petition the court to avoid a special election for the vacant Treasurer position.
- Approved fare-free transit for Go Fest (Oct 19) and Election Day (Nov 5)
- Appropriated grants for Downstream Wiley Low Water Bridge replacement and Westside-Salem Turnpike pedestrian improvements
- Appropriated grants for Roanoke River Blueway Memorial Bridge Access Point and the Safer Communities Program
- Approved a contract extension with the Berkley Group, LLC
- Concurred with a request for a public hearing on boundary amendments to Enterprise Zone One A
City Council
The City Council and School Board discussed school cellphone rules, high school feasibility, and the 2024-2025 school budget. Council approved several grant appropriations and an encroachment permit for a bus shelter. The body also appointed numerous members to city boards and commissions.
- Appropriation of Victim Witness Program Grant from the Department of Criminal Justice Services
- Appropriation of Virginia Department of Fire Programs Conference and Education Assistance Grant
- Encroachment permit for Valley Metro bus shelter at 3101 Cove Road, N.W.
- Appropriation of funds for DMV Select Program reimbursement to City Treasurer
- Appointments to the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Roanoke Arts Commission
City Council
City Council voted to amend the Roanoke Charter of 1952 to move the responsibility for appointing the Director of Real Estate Valuation from the City Manager to the City Council. The body also approved several grant appropriations and encroachment permits for bus shelters.
- Adopted Resolution No. 43012-081924 to amend the Roanoke Charter regarding the Director of Real Estate Valuation appointment
- Approved encroachment permits for GRTC bus shelters at 0 Lafayette Boulevard, N.W. and 502 19th Street, S.E.
- Appropriated funds for Opioid Abatement, Fatherhood Engagement and Support Program, and the Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant Program
- Appropriated Virginia Department of Fire Programs and Hazardous Materials Response Team funding
- Ratified the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Interim City Manager via Resolution No. 43011-081924
General
The City Council and Planning Commission met to discuss zoning ordinance amendments and city charter changes. The Council approved several grant acceptances for flood preparedness, victim services, and regional signage, and amended the city tax code regarding prepared food and beverages.
- Acceptance of DCR Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grants for the 1st and Salem Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project and the Ore Branch Stream and Floodplain Restoration Project
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 42996-080524 to amend City Code Section 32-283 regarding the Tax on Prepared Food and Beverage
- Adoption of a Resolution of Support for VDOT Smart Scale 2026 Grant Applications
- Acceptance of the FY 2025 Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant
- Proposed $40,000 budget for a deer culling initiative targeting 200 deer
City Council
City Council approved the issuance of FY2025 bonds, notes, and lines of credit for capital improvement projects. The body also approved several zoning amendments and real property acquisitions for stormwater improvements.
- Authorized FY2025 Bond, Bond Anticipation Note, and Line of Credit issuance
- Approved PUD plan amendment for properties on Orange Avenue, Daleton Road, Scott Road, and Manning Road
- Rezoned parcels at 0 Medmont Circle, S.W. from R-12 to MXPUD
- Acquired real property rights for Glade Creek 2 stormwater project at Kermit Avenue, Clyde Street, and Dunkirk Avenue
- Approved settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger
City Council
The Roanoke City Council held a recessed session on July 10, 2024. The council voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to discuss a personnel matter requested by the Personnel Committee Chair.
- Closed meeting request regarding a personnel matter