Board Meeting Notes

At the top of its March 26, 2024, meeting the Board of Supervisors received a briefing about the County Administrator’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget and Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As part of the annual budget process, a balanced operating budget and a balanced 10-year capital improvement program are presented for consideration by the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors will take action to approve the final budget at its May 28 meeting.

Highlights of the $260 million budget proposal include a two-cent reduction in the Real Estate Tax Rate, record support for Roanoke County Schools, increased funding of Public Safety measures, and a focus on robust economic development to strengthen the County’s future.

• Notable items related to Public Safety in the proposed budget include
• Increased funding for Fire & Rescue overtime and funding the second half of the 2021 SAFER Grant for Fire and Rescue;
• A proposed seven new positions for Social Services to help serve our citizens with the greatest needs; 
• Proposed funding for six part-time school resource officers in the Sheriff’s Office;
• Increased funding for contracted repairs and vehicle maintenance;
• Proposed funding for a grant match to provide Police Department school resource officers;

Along with a proposed cost of living increase for general staff, an increase in the Public Safety step plans will help Roanoke County retain and recruit staff in these vital positions that serve our citizens each day. Education also remains a top priority for Roanoke County, and the proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget includes increased funding for Roanoke County Schools operating budget, the schools’ capital projects debt service, and an increase in the transfer to Children’s Services Act programs.

The priorities of the proposed 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) include continued funding for replacement, maintenance, or improvements of County facilities, funding for technology infrastructure, and a commitment to promoting community and economic development in Roanoke County.

See the links below to learn more about Roanoke County’s Budget Development process and the County Administrator’s proposed FY 2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Program:

>> Budget in Brief that provides an overview of the proposed FY 2025 Budget

>> County Administrator’s Proposed Budget Presentation to the Board of Supervisors

For additional details, view the following budget-related documents:

>> FY 2025 Proposed Budget Transmittal to the Board of Supervisors

>> FY 2025 Proposed CIP Transmittal to the Board of Supervisors

See upcoming important dates leading up to the May 28 final adoption of this year’s budget on our Budget Development Page.

Consent Agenda

The Board of Supervisors approved the following items in the form of one resolution in its consent agenda:

• Approval of Minutes - March 12, 2024;
• A petition of Sheetz, Inc. to remove the proffered conditions on approximately 0.978 acres of land zoned C-2C, High Intensity Commercial with conditions, located at 4143 Franklin Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• A petition of the City of Salem Water Department to obtain a special use permit for a major utility service (water tank) on approximately 0.38 acre of land zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District, located at 1490 Hearth Lane, Catawba Magisterial District (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• An ordinance authorizing the granting of new public drainage easements to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, on property owned by 1) Alice B. Kefauver (Tax Map# 079.01-01-64.00-0000), located at 3020 Pebble Drive, 2) Roy M. Carpenter (Tax Map# 079.01-01-61.00-0000), located at 3017 Woodway Road, 3) Leonard W. Stiff and Rebecca G. Stiff (Tax Map 079.01-01-63.00- 0000), located  at 3012  Pebble  Drive, and, 4) David L. Bratton (Tax Map # 079.01-01-62.00-0000), located at 3006 Pebble Drive, for the purpose of constructing drainage improvements; Vinton Magisterial District (Second Reading);
• An ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the Roanoke County Code; Solicitors and Solicitations (First Reading and Request for Second Reading).

Work Session

The Board of Supervisors moved to work sessions with staff to discuss Opioid Abatement Authority Spring 2024 Grant Applications and additional discussion on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget and Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan.

Closed Sessions

The Board will also hold closed sessions as follows: 

1. Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3) of the Code of Virginia, to discuss or consider the acquisition of real property in the Cave Spring Magisterial District for a public purpose, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body
2. 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 Cave Spring, and Catawba Magisterial Districts.

Evening Session and Public Hearing

At its 7:00 PM session, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing of a petition by Kevin Manor to obtain a special use permit to operate a short-term rental on approximately 1.23 acres located at 4127 Mockingbird Hill Road. After the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors approved the petition for a special use permit at this location.

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. You may also contact the Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board at 540-772-2005 for more information.