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43141 -021425
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Aip CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
IMAM February 14, 2025
ROANOKE 9:00 AM
City Council Chamber
215 Church Avenue, SW
AGENDA
The City of Roanoke is a safe, caring and economically vibrant community in whichto
live, learn, work, play and prosper. A vibrant urban center with strong neighborhoods
set amongst the spectacular beauty of Virginia's Blue Ridge.
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hard of hearing.
1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL. All Present.
2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The purpose of this meeting is for City Council to convene in Closed Meeting to
discuss the selection of a candidate for the Interim City Council Member position,
in accordance with Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended.
3. ITEM FOR ACTION:
Request of the Mayor to convene in Closed Meeting to discuss the selection of a
candidate for the Interim City Council Member position, pursuant to Section 2.2-
3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. (6-0)
4. RECESS FOR CLOSED MEETING - 9:01 AM
5. RECONVENED - 9:17 AM
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (6-0)
6. OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Adopted. Resolution No. 43141-021425 appointing Evelyn W. Powers as a
member of City Council for the City of Roanoke in accordance with §4 of
the City Charter and Virginia Code §24.2-228 for a term commencing upon
her qualification and expiring on December 31, 2026. (4-2, Council
Members Volosin and Sanchez-Jones voted no)
7. ADJOURNED - 9:19 AM
CITY OF ROANOKE
't�° � OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 452
Roanoke,Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540)853-2444
Fax:(540)853-1145
E-mail: MAYOR@ROANOKEVA.GOV
JOSEPH L.COBB
Mayor
February 12, 2025
HAND DELIVERY AND.ELECTRONIC DELIVERY
The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke,.Virginia
Re: Call of Special Meeting of Roanoke City Council
Dear Vice-Mayor McGuire and Members of Council:
Pursuant to Section 10, Meetings of Council Generally, of the Roanoke City Charter, I
call for a Special Meeting of Roanoke City Council for Friday, February 14, 2025, at
9:00.a.m. The Special Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, Room 450, Noel C.
Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia. The purpose
of this Special Meeting is for City Council to convene in Closed Meeting to discuss the
selection of a candidate for the Interim City Council Member position, in accordance
with Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Sincerely,
Joseph L. Cobb
Mayor
Enclosure: Agenda for Special Meeting
cc. Valmarie Turner, City Manager
Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk
Timothy R. Spencer, City Attorney
Troy A. Harmon, Municipal Auditor
Kelvin C. Bratton, Director, Real Estate Valuation
Angela O'Brien, Deputy City Manager
Samuel Roman, Deputy City Manager
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Telephone: (540)853-2444
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E-mail: MAYOR@ROANOKEVA.GOV
JOSEPH L.COBB
Mayor
February 14, 2025
The Honorable Vice-Mayor Terry McGuire and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Vice-Mayor McGuire and Members of Council:
This is to request a Closed Meeting to discuss the selection of a candidate to fill the term of
office of former Council Member Joseph L. Cobb, ending December 31, 2026, pursuant to
Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Sincerely,
Joseph VCobb
Mayor
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 14th day of February, 2025.
No. 43141-021425.
A RESOLUTION appointing Evelyn W. Powers as a member of City Council for the City of
Roanoke in accordance with§4 of the City Charter and Virginia Code§24.2-228 for a term commencing
upon her qualification and expiring on December 31, 2026.
WHEREAS, Joseph L. Cobb was elected as Mayor of the City of Roanoke;
WHEREAS,Joseph L. Cobb still had two years remaining on his term as a council member for
the City of Roanoke:
WHEREAS,Joseph L.Cobb had to resign his seat on council to accept the position of Mayor of
the City of Roanoke;
WHEREAS, Joseph L. Cobb resigned as a council member for the City of Roanoke effective
11:59 pm on December 31, 2024 ("Date of Resignation");
WHEREAS, Mr. Cobb's term of office would have expired December 31, 2026;
WHEREAS,the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke has determined that no special election is
required to fill Mr. Cobb's vacancy, and that Council is authorized to do so; and
WHEREAS,the remaining members of Council are desirous of appointing Evelyn W.Powers to
fill the Council vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Cobb for a term commencing upon her
qualification and expiring December 31,2026, in accordance with §4 of the City Charter and Virginia
Code §24.2-228.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. The resignation of Joseph L. Cobb, as a member of the City Council effective at 11:59
pm on December 31, 2024, is hereby acknowledged.
2. Evelyn W. Powers is hereby appointed as a member of the Council of the
City of Roanoke for a term commencing upon her qualification and expiring December 31, 2026, in
accordance with §4 of the City Charter and Virginia Code §24.2-228.
3. Pursuant to §59 of the City Charter,before entering upon the duties of a member of City
Council, Evelyn W. Powers shall qualify for office by taking the oath prescribed by general law of the
Commonwealth.
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