Board Meeting Notes

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At the top of today’s meeting, the Board of Supervisors received the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program from County Administrator Richard Caywood. Visit Roanoke County’s Budget Development web page to learn more the proposed budget, see upcoming important dates in the budget approval process, or leave comments for the County’s Budget Division staff.

In new business, the Board approved a measure about refinancing bonds issued in previous year to less expensive rates. The revenue from this refinancing will be returned to the County over several years. 

After a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $46,560,000 General Obligation School Bonds of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, to be sold through the Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA). These loans are a part of the financing strategy, as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Schools, regarding Joint Capital Funding as approved by resolution by the Board of Supervisors on April 11, 2023, and amended on August 6, 2024, to construct a new Roanoke County Career and Technology Center (RCCTC).

Consent Agenda

Under The Board of Supervisors approved the following measures in the form of one resolution in its consent agenda.

• Approval of minutes – March 11, 2025;
• Ordinance appropriating new funds in the amount of $191,524 to RCPS and authorizing all necessary transfers within the Roanoke County Public Schools’ FY 2024-2025 categories. (Second Reading);
• The petition of Payal Shah to obtain a special use permit to operate a short-term rental on approximately 0.54 acre of land zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District, located at 5855 Winnbrook Drive, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• The petition of Cavern, LLC to rezone approximately 1.286 acres from R- 1, Low Density Residential District, to C-2, High Intensity Commercial District, to construct a hotel located at 5709, 5755, and 5761 Fallbrooke Drive, Catawba Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• The petition of Sergei Larin to rezone approximately 0.7155 acre of land from AR, Agricultural/Residential District, to AV, Agricultural/Village Center District, and to obtain a special use permit to operate retail sales located in the 3600 block on Bradshaw Road, Catawba Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• The petition of Roanoke Valley Holdings, LLC to rezone approximately 11.688 acres from C-2S, High Intensity Commercial District with special use permit, to R-3, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District, located at 5627 and 5633 Williamson Road and along the 5300 and 5400 block of Florist Road, Hollins Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $19,634.18 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Technology Trust Funds;
•  Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article V (County Board Organization and Procedure), Sections 2-110 (Roll Call) and 2-113 (Order of Business) of the Roanoke County Code. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading);
• Resolution approving the County's participation in the Proposed Settlement of Opioid-Related Claims against Henry Schein Defendants and directing the County Attorney and/or the County's outside counsel to execute the documents necessary to effectuate the County's participation in the settlement.

Work Sessions

The Board of Supervisors moved to a work session with staff for a demonstration of new features coming soon the Oneview and Taxview GIS System applications.

Closed Session

The Board held a closed session pursuant to 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 Catawba Magisterial District.

Evening Session

At its 6:00 PM session, the Board of Supervisors approved a petition by LovABLE Services, Inc. to obtain a special use permit to operate a drive in or fast-food restaurant on approximately 0.7 acre zoned C-1, Low Intensity Commercial District, located at 6426 Merriman Road.

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.