Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Meeting - April 7, 2026 2PM

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on April 7, 2026, which included significant procurement and budget discussions. Key agenda items included the approval of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, totaling nearly $19.8 million, with a 3.7% increase from the previous year. The budget featured a $1.75 per ton increase in municipal tipping fees and a $2 per ton increase in commercial tipping fees, as well as cost savings from a newly negotiated hauling contract. The RVRA also planned capital improvements including engineering for landfill cells 8 and 9, aiming to save $4-5 million by constructing both simultaneously. Additionally, the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission presented its fiscal year 2027 operating budget, highlighting a strong financial year with no anticipated deficit and a $38.3 million capital program focused on runway rehabilitation and terminal improvements. The board also conducted a public hearing and adopted tax rates for real estate, personal property, and machinery and tools for 2026. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss potential business location or expansion in the county. Overall, the meeting emphasized budget approvals, fee adjustments, capital projects, and strategic planning impacting procurement and county operations.