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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Actions 07-18-16FERRIS 40586 - 071816 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JULY 18, 2016 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1. Call to Order- -Roll Call. Council Members Bestpitch, Dykstra, and Trinkle were absent. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Lyle Morton, Pastor, West End United Methodist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea. Welcome. Mayor Lea. NOTICE: Today's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m.; and video streamed by Internet through CivicPlus, at roanokeva.gov /councilmeetings. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS: NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR DISABLED PERSONS ADDRESSING CITY COUNCIL. EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO PROVIDE ADAPTATIONS OR ACCOMMODATIONS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDED THAT REASONABLE ADVANCE NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL WILL BE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE MONDAY COUNCIL MEETING, OR REGISTER WITH THE STAFF ASSISTANT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE COUNCIL MEETING. ONCE THE COUNCIL MEETING HAS CONVENED, THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER REGISTRATION OF SPEAKERS, EXCEPT FOR PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS. ON THE SAME AGENDA ITEM, ONE TO FOUR SPEAKERS WILL BE ALLOTTED FIVE MINUTES EACH; HOWEVER, IF THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR SPEAKERS, EACH SPEAKER WILL BE ALLOTTED THREE MINUTES. ANY PERSON WHO IS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A CITY COUNCIL. APPOINTED AUTHORITY, BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE MAY CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 853 -2541, OR ACCESS THE CITY'S HOMEPAGE TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING CURRENT VACANCIES AND /OR UPCOMING EXPIRATIONS OF TERMS OF OFFICE: ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD UNEXPIRED TERM OF OFFICE ENDING OCTOER 1, 2016 BUILDING AND FIRE CODE OF APPEALS - TWO VACANCIES UNEXPIRED TERM OF OFFICE ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 TERM OF OFFICE ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - ONE VACANCY UNEXPIRED TERM OF OFFICE ENDING OCTOBER 20, 2017 FAIR HOUSING BOARD UNEXPIRED TERM OF OFFICE ENDING MARCH 31, 2019 PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION CITY RETIREE — ONE VACANCY THREE -YEAR TERM OF OFFICE ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION — ONE VACANCY THREE -YEAR TERM OF OFFICE ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD — ONE VACANCY THREE -YEAR TERM OF OFFICE ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 ROANOKE VALLEY - ALLEGHANY REGIONAL COMMISSION - ONE VACANCY UNEXPIRED TERM OF OFFICE ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD — TWO VACANCIES UNEXPIRED TERM OF OFFICE ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 THREE YEAR TERM OF OFFICE ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: NONE. 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. ALL MATTERS WILL BE REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT TO COUNCIL, AS HE MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE. Michael Givens, 1915 Laura Road, N. W., appeared before Council to share his opposition of a sanctuary city policy. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: (Approved 4 -0) ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. C -1 Minutes of the regular meetings of City Council held on Monday, March 21, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and approved as recorded. C -2 A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Paula Page Williams as a Director of the Economic Development Authority, effective July 20, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted the resignation and received and filed the communication. C -3 A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of Geraldo M. Correa, Jr., as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, effective immediately. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted the resignation and received and filed the communication. C -4 A communication from Gayle Shrewsbury, Secretary, Western Virginia Water Authority, transmitting a resolution expressing appreciation to John Williamson, 111, for his service as a Botetourt County representative of the Western Virginia Water Authority Board of Directors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C -5 Annual report of the Economic Development Authorityof the City of Roanoke for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C -6 Reports of qualification of the following individuals: Thomas T. Cullen as a member of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Board of Director for a one -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017; Carolyn H. Glover as a City Retiree representative of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees fora term ending June 30, 2018; and Beatrice Schleupner as a member of the (Alternate Student) of the Youth Services Citizen Board, to replace Quentin Long, fora one -year term of office commencing July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE. 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: Acceptance and appropriation of the Foundation for Roanoke Valley grant funds to host the "Bridges out of Poverty Workshop ", which will provide key community members and service providers lessons in assisting and supporting individuals who live in poverty. Adopted Resolution No. 40586- 071816 and Budget Ordinance No. 40587 on first reading. (4.0) COMMENTS OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR OPERATIONS. Mr. Stovall shared the following comments: National Night Out to Return in August • Tuesday, August 2, 2016. • All neighborhood organizations and watch groups have been encouraged to participate. • National Night Out events involve citizens, law enforcement agencies, Fire -EMS, neighborhood organizations, neighborhood crime watch groups, and local officials from all over the city. The events are designed to: • Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; • Generate support for, and participation in, local anti -crime programs; • Strengthen neighborhood spirit; and • Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. • City neighborhoods have participated in a variety of events over the years including block parties, cook outs, ice cream socials, visits from local police, fire department and City officials, flashlight walks, contests, watermelon parties, youth programs and more. • National Night Out is a unique crime and prevention annual event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch on the first Tuesday in August. For additional information, visit www.roanokeva.gov/nno. Upcoming Events • Saturday, August 6, Parks & Arts at Mountain View Recreation Center, noon to 3:00 p.m. • Sunday, August 7, Budweiser Summer Series: Lee Brice will perform in the Elmwood Park Amphitheater, 7:00 p.m. • Saturday, August 27, Parks & Art in Elmwood Park, noon to 3:00 p.m. 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. 11. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and /or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. Mayor Lea encouraged the public to attend a forum with Police Chief Tim Jones on Monday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. The event will be hosted at Paradise Cathedral at 1301 Melrose Avenue, N. W. The event is meant to help protect local communities from gun violence and to come up with solutions to such issues. The forum is free and open to the public to voice their concerns and ideas. The goal is to open up lines of communication between the community, government officials and the police force. Vice -Mayor Price invited the community to attend a dialog on violence prevention and gun safety for all age groups on Tuesday, July 19 at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at Williams Memorial Baptist Church located at 2105 Carroll Avenue, N. W. Vice -Mayor Price also announced the Annual Roanoke Youth Summitto be held on August 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at William Fleming High School. The event is open to 8th through 12th grade students who attend Roanoke City Public Schools. Topics will include: o Internet safety o How to take care of your friends /peers o The power of "no" o Health and nutrition b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. INASMUCH AS THERE ARE NO PUBLIC HEARINGS OR OFFICIAL BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL AT THE 7:00 P.M. SESSION, THE SESSION WAS CANCELLED. 12. ADJOURNED - 2:19 P.M. July 18, 2016 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Council Members William D. Be,apitch Michelle L. Dykstra Raphael E. "Ray" Ferris John A. Garland Anita J. Price David B. Trinkle This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 2:00 p.m. meeting of Council on Monday, July 18, 2016. Best wishes for a successful meeting. S cerely, avid B. Trinkle Council Member DBT /ctw CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue 5.`V Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building Suite 456 �tgortnj% Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 - Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Minor Email, clerkoroanokeva.gov, July 18, 2016 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Council Members William D. Be,apitch Michelle L. Dykstra Raphael E. "Ray" Ferris John A. Garland Anita J. Price David B. Trinkle This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 2:00 p.m. meeting of Council on Monday, July 18, 2016. Best wishes for a successful meeting. S cerely, avid B. Trinkle Council Member DBT /ctw 7 Ro N. CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL i 215 Church Avenue, S. W. i Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building Suite 456 ��SRerPt� Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 '-- —" Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Mayor Email: clerk(droanokeva.gov July 18, 2016 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Council Members William D. Bestpitch Michelle L. Dykstra Raphael E.'Ray" Fertis John A. Garland Anita 1, Price David B. Trinkle This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 2:00 p.m. meeting of Council on Monday, July 18, 2016. Best wishes for a successful meeting. Sincerely, William D. Best itch Council Member WDBlctw e° \ CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W. r / I Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 '�OtrtNt6�� Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 - - Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Pax: (540) 853 -1145 Meyor Email: clerk @roanokeva.gov July 18, 2016 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Council Members William D. Bestpitch Michelle L. Dykstra Raphael E. "Ray" Perris John A. Garland Anita I Price David B, Trinkle This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 2:00 p.m. meeting of Council on Monday, July 18, 2016. Best wishes for a successful meeting. Sincerely, Michelle L. Dykstra Council Member MLD /ctw July 19, 2016 The Reverend Lyle Morton West End United Methodist Church 1221 Campbell Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Reverend Morton: On behalf of the Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council, I would like to express sincere appreciation to you for delivering the Invocation at the regular meeting of the Roanoke City Council, which was held on Monday, July 18, 2016. It was a pleasure meeting you and look forward to having you return to deliver invocations at future Council meetings. Sincerely, Cecelia F. MCCoy Deputy City Clerk CFM:aa CITY OF ROANOKE e OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Cluu eh Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke,Virgiuia 24011 -1536 Tdephone: (540)x5] -2541 fax: (5411)x53 -1145 S I T11 ANIL M1L MOON REYNOLDS, MMC k: 00111: elerk(n numoke...... CEC ELIA I. MCCOV 1, ('Ierk Depal) City Clerk ('E('ELIA T. W EBB, ('M(' Assistant D,nty ('il) Clerk July 19, 2016 The Reverend Lyle Morton West End United Methodist Church 1221 Campbell Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Reverend Morton: On behalf of the Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council, I would like to express sincere appreciation to you for delivering the Invocation at the regular meeting of the Roanoke City Council, which was held on Monday, July 18, 2016. It was a pleasure meeting you and look forward to having you return to deliver invocations at future Council meetings. Sincerely, Cecelia F. MCCoy Deputy City Clerk CFM:aa Paula Page Williams 1515 Cove Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Williams: Your communication advising of your resignation as a member of the Economic Development Authority Board effective July 20, 2016 was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting, which was held on Monday, July 18, 2016. On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Economic Development Authority Board from November 17, 2015 and ending July 20, 2016. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy Deputy City Clerk Enclosure c: Harwell M. Darby, Jr., Secretary, Economic Development Authority Board, Glenn, Feldmann, Darby and Goodlatte, 37 Campbell Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 CITY OF' ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CCCY CLERK 215 Church AYenne, S. W., Boom 456 I2oanokG Vi. ginia 24011 -1536 'fete, Lune: (5411)853 -2541 F— (5411) 8 53- 114 5 STEPDANIEM. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC E -n1niL a lerk0arnulmkee °'C0° (' E( BLIAE.M('('OY City (Ilcrk Depmy ('i1y ('Icrk ( R('ELIA T. W EBB, ('MC July 19, 2016 Assis[am DcVnry City Clerk Paula Page Williams 1515 Cove Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Williams: Your communication advising of your resignation as a member of the Economic Development Authority Board effective July 20, 2016 was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting, which was held on Monday, July 18, 2016. On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Economic Development Authority Board from November 17, 2015 and ending July 20, 2016. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy Deputy City Clerk Enclosure c: Harwell M. Darby, Jr., Secretary, Economic Development Authority Board, Glenn, Feldmann, Darby and Goodlatte, 37 Campbell Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO GERARDO MANUEL CORREA, JR. AS A MEMBER OF THE PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION FROM JUNE 4, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2016 ON THIS 19TH DAY OF JULY , 2016 IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. MAYOR ATTEST: C2I &a-�- o ?my -. CECELIA F. MCCOY DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 'telephone (540)853-2541 Fax: (540)853 -1145 STEPHANIE NI. MOON REYNOLDS. N131C E -.uil: Aerkamaano koa.... Cur Clerk July 18, 2016 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. W Enn, CMC Mnktaut Deputy City Clerk This is to advise that Paula Page Williams has tendered her resignation as a Director of the Economic Development Authority, effective July 20, 2016. Sincerely, Stephanie M. , M 4 City Clerk Appointment with Planning Commission �>, -V Paula Williams clerk @roanokeva.gov 07/11/20160825 AM Please accept this letter as my resignation from the Economic Development Authority Board effective July 20, 2016. 1 have just been recently appointed to the Planning Commission Board for the City of Roanoke. While 1 enjoyed my brief time on the Board I enjoyed the relationships and engagement that I was able to encounter during my tenure. If I can ever be of any assistance in the near future please do not hesitate to contact me. THANKS PAULA PAGE WILLIAMS I eltech Keltech Inc. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Temfloto: (540)853 -2541 Fns: (540)853 -1145 STEPIIANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC E -mull: dki-k(nvoanokevn . ynv CECELIA F. MCCOV ('iiy ('I,. k Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. W EBB, CIVIC Assistant D,oity City Clerk July 19, 2016 Gerardo (Jerry) Manuel Correa, Jr. 520 Allison Avenue, S W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Mr. Correa: Your communication advising of your resignation as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission effective June 30, 2016 was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting, which was held on Monday, July 18, 2016. On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your service to the City of Roanoke as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission from June 4, 2012 and ending June 30, 2016. Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your service. Sincerely, CeCeli�F. McCoy Deputy City Clerk Enclosure c: Michele Vineyard, Secretary, Personnel and Employment Practices Commission CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO PAULA PAGE WILLIAMS AS A MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2015 TO JULY 20, 2016 ON THIS 19TH DAY OF JULY , 2016 IN RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE FAITHFULLY RENDERED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE APPROVED: SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. MAYOR ATTEST: DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 lelephune: (540)853 -2541 Fax: (540)853-1145 STEPHANIE N1. MOON REYNOLDS, 010IC E-mail: derk(uroenokeva.Qm Citu Clerk July 18, 2016 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: CECELIA F. Si C'C'OY Deputy Cilr Clerk CECELIA T. AEHB, CNIC Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise that Gerardo M. Correa, Jr., has tendered his resignation as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, effective immediately. Sincerely, /S,(� n), hjr C� ' Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MMC City Clerk Fw: Personal & Employment Practices Committee Susie McCoy o Andrea Johnson 06/30/201612:52 PM Stephanie Moon Susie, Per our conversation, unfortunately I have to resign from the PEP committee effective immediately. Allstate is transferring me to anew position in TX. So my family and I actually move from VA to TX on July 7, 2016. Thankyou! Correa ABO - Operations Senior Leader Agency Services- Regional Business Partner Team Allstate Insurance Company- Roanoke, VA w 540- 769 -6516 m 469 - 713 -7781 @allstate.com Click on the myATSC link above for Employee Self-Service The information contained in this message maybe privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or on employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer W E S T E R N V I R G I N I A WATER AUTHORITY UTILITY ADMINISTRATION June 27, 2016 Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, City Clerk City Council, City of Roanoke, Virginia 215 Church Avenue S.W. Suite 456 Municipal Building Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Dear Ms. Reynolds: Enclosed you will find Resolution No. 336 from the Board of Directors of Western Virginia Water Authority. This resolution honors the service of Board member John B. Williamson, 111, as a representative of Botetourt County. As the document requests, please present the Resolution to the City Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to be read into the permanent public records. Sincerely, Gayle Shrewsbury Secretary to the Board of Directors Western Virginia Water Authority RESOLUTION #336 (05 -16) OF THE WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY Thanking John B. Williamson, III, for his Service as a Director of the Authority WHEREAS, the Western Virginia Water Authority (the "Authority"), a public service authority formed and existing in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 51 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act §§ 15.2- 5100- 15.2 -5158 (the "Act "), has benefited from the vigilant and insightful service of its most influential director, John B. Williamson, 111; and WHEREAS, heretofore the Board of Supervisors of Botetourt County, Virginia, appointed Retired Gas Company Executive and Virginia Western Community College's Most Famous Graduate, John B. Williamson, III, to serve a two -year term as a director of the Western Virginia Water Authority; and, WHEREAS, John B. Williamson, III has graciously and capably served in such position, providing the Authority the benefit of his years of experience in the utility business, finance and corporate governance; and, WHEREAS, John B. Williamson, III has tendered his resignation as a Director after serving for one year, having accomplished a smooth integration of Botetourt County as a new member locality of the Authority; and, WHEREAS, John B. Williamson, III has been a friend of the Authority since completing his initial term in 2006, and particularly in guiding Botetourt County as it joined the Authority as the newest locality member; and, WHEREAS. John B. Williamson, III, will more than likely continue to be supportive of the Authority, both in his capacity as a member of the Board of Supervisors of Botetourt County, but as a well - known, respected and influential member of the Roanoke Region Business Community; and, WHEREAS, the Authority has assured John B. Williamson, III, that he will always have a seat at the table and that in all probability if and when he does return, the case of Robertson v. Western Virginia Water Authority will still be pending. NOWTHEREFORE, be it resolved by the Directors of the Western Virginia Water Authority that (1) they appoint John B. Williamson the Authority's Stealth Director and (2) they extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to John B. Williamson, Ill for his service to the Authority, and that they send him on his way with watm regards and best wishes for his continued health and success. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County, the Board of Supervisors of Botetourt County, and to the City Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, with the request that it be read into the permanent public records of such governing bodies. This resolution shall take effect immediate' Wayne Y. Bowers Thomas C. Gates H. Odell "Fuzzy' Mom's 'H,*, J A. "�7 i Michael T. McEvoy Shirley B. Holland Gary L. Robertson CERTIFICATION The undersigned secretary of the Western Virginia Water Authority does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true, complete and correct Resolution adopted by a vote of a majority of the Directors of the Western Virginia Water Authority, present at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Western Virginia Water Authority duly called and held May 19, 2016, at which a quorum was present and acting throughout, and that the same has not been amended or rescinded and is in full force and effect as of the date of this certification, May ' �, 2016. (SEAL) i Gayle State sbury, Secretary, Western Virginia Water Authority v_ GLENN FELDMANN GLENN FELDMANN DARBYaGOODLATTE June 30, 2016 HAND DELIVERED City of Roanoke -City Clerk's Office Attention: Andrea R. Johnson 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Re: Economic Development Authority Annual Report Dear Andrea: WHI "I'NEY JENNINGS Lcgal Assistant Direct Dial (540) 224 -8007 P. mail wjenn agsgglennfeldinana con Please find enclosed the Annual Report for the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke. Virginia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. Please note that meeting minutes for the fiscal year have been included. If you need anything else, please let me know. Very truly yours, Whitnning( WNIJ:0042000 Enclosures 37 Campbell A--SW. I P.O. BO. 288"!(24001) I Roanoke, Piginia 24011 1 MAIN 540 224 8000 1 1,, 540 224 8050 I www.glem-feldmana.com T Ttr MERITAS' Annual Report As of June 30, 2016 The Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia To: The Members of Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia Name and Organization: The Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia was organized pursuant to ordinance adopted by the City Council October 21, 1968. It has been in continuous operation and has assisted the City's economic development efforts in meeting to approve of small issue manufacturing and 501(c)(3) industrial development revenue bond financings. Membership: There are seven members of the EDA which are appointed by Council for four (4) year terms. For the years of this report, officers and terms of the directors were and are as follows: Name Vikie Holt Bibee Thomas T. Cullen Linda Davis Frith Charles E. Hunter, III Braxton Naff A. Damon Williams Paula P. Williams Staffing: Office Vice-Chair Secretary /Treasurer Chair (appointed 11/16/15) Expiration of Term October 20, 2017 October 20, 2018 October 20, 2019 October 20, 2016 October 20, 2019 October 20, 2018 October 20, 2017 The EDA uses the City of Roanoke Economic Development Department's staff and works in close conjunction with the Director of Economic Development. The EDA meets the third Wednesday of every month. The meetings are held at 8:00 a.m. at the City of Roanoke, Department of Economic Development, 117 Church Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, the EDA held 13 meetings; its average attendance was 6, the attendance of the various members was as follows: The EDA's Activities during the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2016: • Adopted a resolution awarding a grant to the Grandin Theatre. • Approved a fagade grant extension request for Valley Properties, LLC. • Adopted a resolution awarding a matching economic development grant up to $20,000 to Local Environmental Agriculture Project for a community kitchen. • Approved a fagade grant extension request from Alam Design Group and Alam Properties for property located at 18 Campbell Avenue, S.R. • Held a special meeting October 7, 2015 to discuss a matter as to a business as to which no public announcement had been made of its intent to locate or expand in the community. • Approved a fagade grant application for 631 Campbell Ave., LLC in the amount of $25,000 for the property located at 631 Campbell Avenue. • Approved a fagade grant application for 416 Campbell Ave., LLC in the amount of $25,000 for the property located at 416 Campbell Avenue. • Approved a fagade grant extension request from Museum Building, LLC for properties located at 316 -318 Salem Avenue. • Approved a fagade grant application for Wilmont Management. LLC in the amount of $14,516 for property located at 3822 Shenandoah Avenue. 2 It The EDA's Activities during the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2016: • Adopted a resolution awarding a grant to the Grandin Theatre. • Approved a fagade grant extension request for Valley Properties, LLC. • Adopted a resolution awarding a matching economic development grant up to $20,000 to Local Environmental Agriculture Project for a community kitchen. • Approved a fagade grant extension request from Alam Design Group and Alam Properties for property located at 18 Campbell Avenue, S.R. • Held a special meeting October 7, 2015 to discuss a matter as to a business as to which no public announcement had been made of its intent to locate or expand in the community. • Approved a fagade grant application for 631 Campbell Ave., LLC in the amount of $25,000 for the property located at 631 Campbell Avenue. • Approved a fagade grant application for 416 Campbell Ave., LLC in the amount of $25,000 for the property located at 416 Campbell Avenue. • Approved a fagade grant extension request from Museum Building, LLC for properties located at 316 -318 Salem Avenue. • Approved a fagade grant application for Wilmont Management. LLC in the amount of $14,516 for property located at 3822 Shenandoah Avenue. 2 • Approved a fapade grant application for Freedom First Federal Credit Union in the amount of $13,100 for the property located 102 Campbell Avenue, Unit 1. • Approved a fapade grant application for 5th and Marshall, LLC in the amount of $4,289 for the property located at 501 Marshal Avenue, S.W. • Adopted a resolution awarding Deschutes Brewery, Inc. an economic development grant in the amount of $200,000, economic development job grants of up to $25,000, an operating period grant in an estimated amount of $1,500,000, and authorizing the Authority to act as a conduit for a Commonwealth Development Opportunity Fund Grant in the amount of $3,000,000. • Approved a fapade grant application for The Richmond Loft Company, Inc. in the amount of $14, 633.54 for the property located at 416 Salem Avenue. • Approved a fapade grant application for Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley in the amount of $14,921.49 for the property located at 3435 Melrose Avenue. • Approved a second fapade grant extension request from Alam Design Group and Alam Properties for property located at 18 Campbell Avenue, S.E. • Adopted a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of Amendment No. 2 to the Ivy View Performance Agreement and a New Performance Agreement among the City of Roanoke, Virginia, HRP Ivy View, LLC and the Authority. • Adopted a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of Amendment No. 1 to the Hampton Inn and Suites Performance Agreement. The FDA looks forward to continuing its close partnership in economic development with the City of Roanoke and stands ready to work as a full economic development partner with other members of the City's team. Date: 6 /V /,L Respectfully submitted. GL, ras�a� -N� A. Damon Williams, Chair 9M sm<' STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W, Room 456 Roanoke Virginia 24011-1536 Teiephoue: (540)853 -2541 Pox: (540)853 -1145 F mail clerk @roaookeva.gov July 19, 2016 Landon Howard, Executive Director Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Mr. Howard: CECELIA F. MCCOY Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB, CM( Assistmtt Deputy City CE,k This is to advise you that Thomas T. Cullen has qualified as a City representative of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Board of Directors for a one -year term of office ending June 30, 2017. Sincerely, Cecelia � �F M McCoy Deputy City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Thomas T. Cullen, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Board of Directors for a one -year term of office, beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) THOMAS T. CULLEN The foregoing oath off ooffiilce was sttaken, ,� sworn to, and subscribed before me by Thomas T. Cullen this! day ofd 2016. IF - CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. V , Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Tciephnne: (540)853 -2541 Pax: (540)953 -1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC E -moil: cierk((Jrommkeva.gev CECELIA F. MCCOY City Clerk Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. W EBB, CMC Assistant Deynly City Ckk July 19, 2016 Aisha Johnson Assistant to the City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Johnson: This is to advise you that Beatrice Schleupner has qualified as a member (Alternate Student) of the Youth Services Citizen Board, to replace Quentin Long for a one -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2016. Sincerely, (� 1 `W`oay� Cecelia F. McCoy Deputy City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Beatrice Schleupner, do solemnly swear or (affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member (Alternate Student) of the Youth Services Citizen Board, to replace Quentin Long for a one -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2016, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) BEATRICE SCHLEUPNER The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Beatrice Schleupner this Wb day of j i fA �) 2016. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court c CITY OF ROANOKE H. Glover has qualified OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK representative of the City of 215 Chareh Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Pension Plan, Board of Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 ending June 30, 2018. 'rel : (5 4111-51 -2 5J1 Fn: Fn: (5,10)853-1145 S9'EFIIANIE M. MOON REYNOLDS, MMC Entail: tlerk(anunnnkeva.gnv CECELIA F. MCCOY Cit, Clerk DepnO C'BY Clerk CECELIA T. W EBB, CMC Assistant DepntY City ('lerk July 19, 2016 Barbara A. Dameron, Secretary City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Dameron: This is to advise you that Carolyn H. Glover has qualified as a City Retiree representative of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2018. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy Deputy City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Carolyn H. Glover, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a City Retiree representative of the City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2018, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) -�R61YNI IFY. GLOVER The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Carolyn H. Glover this 3 day of J 2016. S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk tr� CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Chm'eh Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephmm: (540)853 -2541 Fn: (541)853 -1145 S] EPDANIE M. MOON REVNOLD.S, MMC R -mail: rlcrk(t)rmumkeva -8 °° CECELIA F. MCCOV City Clerk Depnp City Clerk CECELIA T. W EBB, CMC Assistant Deputy Cip Clerk July 25, 2016 Alan E. Ronk, Executive Director Foundation for Roanoke Valley P. O. Box 1159 Roanoke, Virginia 24006 Dear Mr. Ronk: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 40586- 071816 authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Foundation for Roanoke Valley to the City of Roanoke on behalf of the City's Department of Social Services, in the amount of $9,970.00, to be used for expenses related to the Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop, in collaboration with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, to be held on October 10, 2016. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 18, 2016. Sincerely, Stephanie M. Moon Reynolds, MYAC City Clerk Enclosure PC: Carolyn W. Robbins, Clerk, Juvenile and Domestic Court Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Daniel J. Callaghan, City Attorney Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Management and Budget Jane Conlin, Director of Human Services and Social Services WL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CFFY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 18th day of July. 2016. No. 40586- 071816. A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Foundation for Roanoke Vallcy to the City of Roanoke on behalf of the City's Department of Social Serrices (DSS), to be used for expenses related to the Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop ("Workshop "). and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that The City of Roanoke hereby accepts a grant from the foundation for Roanoke Valley to the City of Roanoke, on behalf of DSS, in the amount of 59,970, with no local match from the City, to he used to pay for costs and expenses in connection with die Workshop, sponsored by DSS in collaboration kith the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. to be held on October 10. 2016, and designed to increase the effectiveness of community members and set % ice providers in working together to reach the desired outcomes of safe, stable and healthy families and children, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated July 18, 2016. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any and all requisite documents pertaining to the City's acceptance of these funds. and to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of the grant finds. All such documents shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk. R -lwlue v. —lilt -1 11 1, R,mm,kc % 11,, :n n l-- Id -11, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: July 18, 2016 Subject: Foundation for Roanoke Valley Grant: Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop (CM16- 00097) Background: In March of 2016, The City of Roanoke Department of Social Services in collaboration with the juvenile and Domestic Relations Court applied for a Grant from Foundation for Roanoke Valley to provide a one day workshop that will provide key community members and service providers lessons in assisting and supporting individuals who live in poverty. Topics include increasing awareness of differences in economic cultures and how those differences affect opportunities for success. The workshop is designed for all members of the community and will be presented by experienced trainers from the highly regarded national organization, Bridges Out of Poverty. The Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities workshop presents us with an opportunity to increase our effectiveness in working together to reach the desired outcomes of safe, stable and healthy families and children. The workshop is to be held on October 10, 2016. The City of Roanoke Department of Social Services received notice on May 31, 2016, that Foundation for Roanoke Valley has approved a grant of $9,970 to be used to hold the workshop Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities in the Fall of 2016. The award will be used to pay the facilitator fee, travel and per diem, facility rental, lunch, supplies, and marketing materials. Recommended Action: Accept the Foundation for Roanoke Valley grant and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement and any necessary documents required to accept the grant, to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in the Grant Fund for $9,970 and appropriate total funding of $9,970 into accounts to be established by the Director of Finance in the Grant Fund. CHRISTOPHER P. MORRILL City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Asst. City Mgr. for Community Development Barbara A. Dameron, Director of Finance Jane R. Conlin, Director of Human /Social Services