Board Meeting Notes

Notes from the Board of Supervisors Meeting for December 12, 2023. No evening session was held as there were no public hearings scheduled. View the December 12, 2023, Board of Supervisors meeting video for more information about the items below.

At the top of today’s meeting, the Board of Supervisors recognized Lionberger Construction’s 100th anniversary in Roanoke County. Lionberger Construction is celebrating a century of unwavering commitment, dedication, and excellence. From its humble beginnings in 1923 as John C. Center Construction to its current incarnation as Lionberger Construction, the company has been a driving force in the construction landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the Roanoke Valley. Lionberger Construction has contributed significantly to the growth and development of Roanoke County and the Roanoke Valley, playing a vital role in the construction of iconic structures such as Hotel Roanoke, Collonade I, Cave Spring Post Office, South County Library, and various commercial and industrial projects. 
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Above: Board of Supervisor Chair Martha Hooker (far right) and Economic Development Director Megan Baker (far left) 
present the Lionberger family with the proclamation recognizing the company’s 100th anniversary.

The Board of Supervisors also approved a resolution recognizing Roanoke County businesses with significant anniversaries in 2023, including

• Shoe Doctor of Roanoke - Celebrating 25 years of dedicated service to the community;
• Valhalla Vineyards - Marking 25 years of excellence in the viticulture industry;
• AAAA Self Storage - Commemorating 25 years of providing secure storage solutions to the residents of Roanoke County;
• Greenbrier Nurseries - Celebrating 25 years of cultivating and enhancing the natural beauty of Roanoke County;
• Keltech - Honoring 50 years of innovation and commitment to technological advancements;
• Belk - Recognizing 50 years of offering quality retail services to the citizens of Roanoke County;
• MKB Realtors - Commemorating 50 years of professionalism and excellence in the real estate industry;
• Tanglewood Mall - Celebrating 50 years as a premier shopping destination in Roanoke County.

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Above: Board of Supervisors Chair Martha Hooker and Economic Development Director Megan Baker 
present local businesses with the proclamation honoring their significant anniversaries of service within Roanoke County.

The Board of Supervisors went on to approve a resolution recognizing the work of Maria Ward, Assistant Director of Information Technology. Maria Ward is responsible for leading all aspects of IT Operations, including strategic technology planning and policies, project oversight, and training plans. Most recently, Maria worked tirelessly to lead a successful M365 rollout for 1,350 users across the organization, including vendor selection, management of project teams, and organizational communication for this multi-year project.
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Above: County Administrator Richard Caywood (left) and Board Chair Martha Hooker (right) 
present Maria Ward with a resolution recognizing her exemplary service to Roanoke County.

The Board approved a resolution of appreciation to P. Jason Peters for his service to the Board of Supervisors from 2014 through 2023. Supervisor Peters will be leaving the Board to assume his role of Roanoke County’s newly-elected Commissioner of the Revenue, beginning in January 2024. For more details about Supervisor Peters’ achievements while on the Board of Supervisors, and his service to the citizens of Roanoke County and the Vinton Magisterial District, view the link to the Board Report below.
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Above: The 2023 Board of Supervisors presents P. Jason Peters (center) a resolution in appreciation of his service to the Board from 2014-2023.

In new business, the Board of Supervisors received the year-end financial results for June 30, 2023, acceptance of audit report and allocation of year-end funds.
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The Board also approved a resolution adopting its legislative priorities for the 2024 session of the General Assembly and petitioning the General Assembly to favorably consider the priorities addressed within the resolution. The Board's priorities include Education and K-12 Funding, Mental Health and Public Hospital Needs, Airport Expansion at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Broadband Expansion, and funding for the Children's Services Act.
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The Board heard the first reading of an ordinance accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of $820,000 and granting signatory authority to the County Administrator or his designee to execute a Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Wood Haven Technology Park water service extension. The second reading of this ordinance is scheduled for January 9, 2024.
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After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing the abandonment of a 0.03-mile portion of State Route 1901, Robertson Lane, which is currently in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s secondary state highway system.
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Consent Agenda

The Board of Supervisors approved the measures below in the form of one resolution.

• An ordinance authorizing the granting of new public drainage easements to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, on property owned by 1) Margaret A. Ferris (Tax Map No. 077.14-06-27.00-0000, located at 3475 Richards Blvd , 2) Richard A. Juneau (Tax Map No. 077.11-06-26.00-0000, located at 3481 Richards Blvd), and 3) Derrick S. and April H. Minnix (Tax Map No. 077.14-06- 38.00-0000, located at 3480 Pilot Blvd), for the purpose of constructing drainage improvements; Cave Spring Magisterial District (First Reading and request for Second Reading),
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• An ordinance 1) accepting a staffing recognition grant in the amount of $102,500 from the Virginia 9-1-1 services board, and appropriating such funds to the grant account, and 2) authorizing the payment of monetary bonuses to the County’s eligible E-9-1-1 employees (Second Reading),
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• An ordinance appropriating an additional $4,966,171 to the fiscal year 2023-2024 Roanoke County Public Schools Budget (Second Reading),
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• An ordinance appropriating $48,113,501.44 from the Roanoke County Public Schools' fiscal year 2022-2023 year-end funds  to the fiscal year 2023-2024 Roanoke County Public Schools Budget (Second Reading),
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• A confirmation of appointments,
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• A request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $19,725 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Technology Trust Funds,
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• A resolution establishing a meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County for calendar year 2024,
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• (POSTPONED AT THE REQUEST OF THE PROPERTY OWNER) An ordinance accepting the donation of approximately 0.0331 acres of real property located at 1900 Timberview Road (a portion of Roanoke County Tax Map Number 036.10-01-10.00-0000), Catawba Magisterial district,
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• A request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $7,357.28 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bulletproof Vest Partnership along with a $7,327.27 local match from the fiscal year 2023-2024 Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office operating budget.
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Closed Session

The Board of Supervisors will have a closed meeting per Section 2.2-3711.A.1 – for the Board to discuss prospective candidates for appointment of a specific public officer, namely candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors.

For More Information...

More information on these items and the meeting video can be found under the Past Meetings section of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Meetings and Videos page.