Board Meeting Notes

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At its June 10 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approves a resolution congratulating Roanoke County resident Kathryn Ha on recently winning the Scott Robertson Memorial Golf Tournament. This year, Kathryn Ha made history by becoming the first local golfer to win the prestigious Scott Robertson Memorial tournament since 1992. 

Kathryn also became the first individual in Virginia High School League (VHSL) history to capture both the Class 4 Coed State Title and the Girls Open State Championship in the same season, and on October 14, 2024, she secured the VHSL Class 4 Individual State Title at Heritage Oaks Golf Course. Just two weeks later, she earned her third state championship title and has been named the Rolex All-American, the Virginia State Golf Association’s Junior Golfer of the Year for two consecutive years, and has been featured in Virginia Golf Magazine. Kathryn has also earned a spot on the prestigious United States PING Junior Solheim Cup team, where she represented her country in southern Spain.

Kathryn has graduated as a distinguished scholar from both the Roanoke Valley Governor’s School and Salem High School and will continue her academic and athletic career at Vanderbilt University as a member of the NCAA varsity golf team. The Board of Supervisors extends its sincere congratulations to Kathryn Ha for her exceptional achievements, unwavering dedication, and historic accomplishments in the sport of golf, and extends its best wishes to Kathryn in her future academic and athletic endeavors.

Above, front: Vice Chairman Phil North presents the Board's resolution to Kathryn Ha. Back row, from left to right: Supervisor Martha Hooker, Supervisor Paul Mahoney and Supervisor Tammy Shepherd.  

The Board of Supervisors also approved a resolution authorizing the use of competitive negotiation in the procurement of professional services for the redevelopment of the Hollins Library, pursuant to the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002.

First Reading of Ordinances

The Board also heard first reading of the following ordinances:

• An ordinance authorizing employee bonuses totaling $1,082,191 funded from reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Virginia and amending the General Fund Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Operating Revenues and Expenditures;
• An 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.
• An 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. 
• An 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. 
• An 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.

Consent Agenda

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

• Approval of minutes – May 27, 2025;
• An 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. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading);
• An ordinance amending Chapter 10 (Licenses), Article II (Classified Business and Occupational License Provisions), Section 10-30 (Contractors) of the Roanoke County Code). (Second Reading);
• An ordinance to accept and appropriate $98,550 from the Virginia Dept. of Criminal Justice Service, Ops Ceasefire Grant. (Second Reading);
• 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. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• An ordinance amending Article V (Development Standards) of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance regarding lot drainage requirements on site plans and plot plans. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing);
• An ordinance approving an agreement with the City of Salem, Virginia for the continuation of the McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading);
• The acceptance and allocation of $5,831.00 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, First Responders Wellness Grant.

Closed Sessions

The Board of Supervisors held the following closed sessions:

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 five magisterial districts.

Pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia for the Board to consult with legal counsel regarding actual or probable litigation, where such consultation in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body.

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.