Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Meeting - September 8, 2026 2PM

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. The board reviewed and adopted legislative priorities for the 2027 Virginia General Assembly session, including a request for $40 million in funding for airport terminal improvements and $7 million for runway extension and airfield safety studies at the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport. They also addressed state funding concerns related to school resource officers (SROs), noting a recent reduction in appropriations and ongoing efforts to secure additional funds. The board received a presentation on the Renick County Public Schools 2026-2027 budget amendment, which included increased allocations for instruction, operations, maintenance, and debt service, partially offset by the removal of a contingency reserve. Additionally, the board considered an ordinance amendment to increase fees related to erosion and stormwater management permits by approximately 50-61% to align with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requirements. While these fee increases are not mandated, they are intended to help cover the county's costs for administering the program. The board voted to postpone the second reading of the fee ordinance to allow further review and comparison with neighboring localities. Other discussions included concerns about the impact of regulatory fees on housing affordability and the need to monitor state transportation funding. Motions to adopt resolutions and budget amendments were passed unanimously, and appointments to various boards were confirmed.