Board Meeting Notes

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The Board of Supervisors opened its meeting with a resolution congratulating Matthew Neale for being named as the 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Neale, a longtime English and journalism teacher at Hidden Valley High School, has been named the 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year by Governor Glenn Youngkin, following his earlier recognition as the Region 6 Teacher of the Year by the Virginia Department of Education. Mr. Neale has dedicated more than 20 years as an educator and mentor, teaching English, journalism, and theater at Hidden Valley and Cave Spring High Schools. Mr. Neale was recognized for his work in revitalizing the school’s journalism program, maintaining a career SOL pass rate above 98%, and for leading impactful initiatives such as an opioid awareness campaign that significantly improved student engagement and gained state-level attention.

Front, left to right: Chairman David Radford and Matthew Neale. Back, left to right: Supervisor Martha Hooker and Supervisor Phil North. 

The Board of Supervisors also approved a proclamation declaring June 16 through June 24, 2025, as Natonal Waste and Recycling Workers Week in Roanoke County. The Board of Supervisors recognized all that our solid waste workers do each day to keep Roanoke County healthy, clean and beautiful, and highlighted the commitment they have to serving Roanoke County's citizens despite oppressive heat, chilling cold temperatures, driving rain and other weather conditions. 

Front: Roanoke County's Solid Waste Collection staff. Back: Supervisors Martha Hooker and Phil North along with Chairman David Radford.

After these recognitions, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to receive comments on the proposals submitted for the redevelopment of the Hollins Library located at 6624 Peters Creek Road in the County of Roanoke.

First Reading of Ordinances

The Board of Supervisors heard the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 8.1 (Erosion and Stormwater Management Program) of the Roanoke County Code, to incorporate new lot drainage requirements on site plans and plot plans. The second reading of this measure is scheduled for July 8, 2025.

Second Reading of Ordinances

On second reading, the Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance authorizing employee bonuses totaling $1,082,392 funded from reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Virginia and amending the General Fund Fiscal Year 2025 And 2026 Operating Revenues and Expenditures. The Board also helpd public hearings and second readings to approve an ordinance to adjust the salaries of the Members of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County by applying a three percent inflation factor, pursuant to Section 3.07 of the Roanoke County Charter and Section 15.2-1414.3 of the Code of Virginia and to approve an ordinance amending Article V (Development Standards) of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance regarding lot drainage requirements on site plans and plot plans. 

Consent Agenda

The Board of Supervisors approved the following measures in the form of one resolution under its Consent Agenda.

• Approval of minutes – June 10, 2025;
• Ordinance appropriating new funds in the amount of $1,514,496 to Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) for a Bonus from the Commonwealth of Virginia and authorizing a transfer of funds between categories within the RCPS Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. (Second Reading);
• Ordinance accepting and appropriating $328,811 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for use by the Roanoke County Police Department for eight School Resource Officers. (Second Reading);
• Ordinance accepting and appropriating $322,675 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for use by the Roanoke County Police Department for eight School Resource Officers. (Second Reading);
• Ordinance to appropriate funds in the amount of $48,272 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the County of Roanoke Clerk of the Circuit Court for fiscal year 2026 and adding one Deputy Clerk position to the Compensation and Pay Plan. (Second Reading);
• Ordinance authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with Tinker Top, LLC for property to locate communication towers upon which is situated on Tinker Mountain approximately 3.7 miles north of Roanoke, Virginia in the County of Botetourt, Virginia. (Second Reading);
• Ordinance approving an agreement with the City of Salem, Virginia for the continuation of the McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle. (Second Reading);
• Resolution requesting the U.S. Department of Transportation fund an application to Implement the Roanoke County Safe Streets and Roads for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan;
• The petition of Shelley Friend to rezone approximately 4.51 acres from R- 2, Medium Density Residential District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, to allow for a private stable located at 1709 Mayfield Drive, Vinton Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• The petition of Craighead & Associates to obtain a special use permit to operate a car wash on approximately 0.71 acre on land zoned C-2, High Intensity Commercial District, located at 3664 Colonial Avenue, Cave Spring Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• The petition of Challenge, LLC to obtain a special use permit to construct 28 townhouses on approximately 3.0 acres of land zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District, located at 5811 Cove Road, Catawba Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• Ordinance authorizing the County Administrator to enter into a lease agreement with Ride Source to lease two (2) parking spaces at the General Services Building on Kessler Mill Drive. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading);
• Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of a permanent utility easement and a temporary construction easement at 7415 Wood Haven Road to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for construction of the Valleypointe Parkway Realignment project, Hollins Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading).

Work Sessions

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to review key economic development partners and their roles in supporting Roanoke County businesses, and then moved on to a work session to discuss the maintenance and beautification of Roanoke County's gateway entrances.

Closed Session

The Board of Supervisors held a closed session per Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) of the Code of Virginia, for discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business’ or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. Specifically, the Board will discuss potential business location or expansion in the five magisterial districts.

For More Information

More information on each of these items, contact the Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors, or call 540-772-2005.