Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Meeting - August 18, 2026 2PM

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 18, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key highlights included the recognition of Jennifer Chitwood for her leadership in transitioning the county's phone system to a cloud-based platform, which eliminated on-premises hardware and improved operational efficiency. The board also approved a resolution to increase the minimum annual salary for family services specialists to $55,000, funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia, reflecting compliance with state mandates without additional county general fund expenditures. Additionally, the board approved a special use permit for Network Towers 2 LLC to construct a 199-foot wireless communication tower to improve cell service coverage, particularly for T-Mobile, with provisions to minimize visual impact. Another zoning-related approval involved removing outdated proffered conditions from a commercial property to facilitate future development and redevelopment opportunities. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss potential business or industry expansion opportunities, indicating ongoing economic development efforts.