Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Meeting - May 12, 2026 2PM

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on May 12, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets, including a $15 million capital budget and appropriations for Roanoke County Public Schools. They also authorized employee bonuses funded by reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Virginia. A significant agenda item was the approval of the secondary six-year improvement plan for fiscal years 2027 through 2032, which included road construction and safety projects such as the Dry Hollow Road widening and signal installation, with a total project funding of $7.4 million. The board discussed ongoing negotiations for the Cox Cable franchise renewal and approved the Roanoke Regional Cable Television (RVTV) budget, noting a 3.4% increase and highlighting RVTV's role in community engagement and media production. Amendments to the zoning ordinance were introduced, including regulations for community and utility scale solar energy systems, with special use permits required in certain districts. The board also approved an ordinance to impose a $30 administrative fee for delinquent personal property taxes and a tiered penalty system to replace the current 10% late payment penalty. Public hearings were held on the proposed budgets and capital improvement plans, and citizen comments emphasized the importance of outdoor infrastructure and greenway projects. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss prospective business or industry expansions in the county.