Botetourt County, VA

Library Board of Trustees

The Botetourt County Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY28 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also handle officer nominations for the upcoming fiscal year and discuss the genealogy collection.

• FY28 Budget & CIP
• FY28 officer nominations
• Genealogy collection discussion in memoriam of Rena Worthen

Board of Zoning Appeals

The agenda lists applicant materials for the November 2026 meeting. No specific cases, decisions, or discussion items are detailed in the provided text.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several land-use changes, including a request to vacate a right-of-way on Tugel Dr. and a rezoning for high-density residential dwellings in the Valley District. The meeting also includes reviews of tower lease amendments and a proposal for a new Opioid Abatement Authority Coordinator position.

• Public hearing: Vacating a 50-foot right-of-way adjacent to Tugel Dr. (Route 1055)
• Public hearing: Rezoning in Valley District to High Density Residential (R-4) for up to 12 units per net acre
• Public hearing: Text amendment to reduce minimum attached dwelling units from six to three in R-4 districts
• Public hearing: Special Exception Permit for Timberbrook Associates LLC in Shopping Center Use District
• Consideration of Class 2 Solid Waste Franchise Contract award

Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council

The council will review reports on bylaws, Juneteenth, and public relations. Members will also discuss preservation planning for community development.

• Bylaws report by Steve Clinton
• Juneteenth report by Cheryl
• Public relations report
• Community development preservation planning

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review tourism presentations and financial reports. The body is considering authorizing a committee to designate small business grant awards and will hold a closed session regarding real property in the Amsterdam District.

• Consideration of Eldor Tax Rebate for Tax Year 2025
• Approval to allow Small Business Committee to designate grant awards
• Regional GO Virginia Grant update
• Closed session regarding acquisition or disposition of real property in the Amsterdam District
• Presentation on tourism from Debora Wright and Landon Howard

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the 2027 holiday and closures calendar and the Program/Presenter Policy. The meeting also includes an update on the Eagle Rock branch and a report from the Library Director.

• 2027 holiday/closures calendar
• Program/Presenter Policy
• Eagle Rock branch update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold three public hearings regarding telecommunications. These include a text amendment to modernize setback requirements and the approval of a new 911 telecommunication tower.

• Text amendment to Sec 25-441 regarding telecommunications facility setback requirements
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update map 9.6 for a new 911 tower at 40 East Park Circle
• Special Exception Permit request from Diamond Communications for a tower at 40 East Park Circle
• Commission permit request for a freestanding tower at the corner of Cloverdale Road and East Park Drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several text amendments and special exception permits. Key discussions include modernizing telecommunications regulations and adjusting density requirements for attached dwellings.

• Proposed 911 Telecommunication Tower at 40 East Park Circle
• Rezoning and SEP for up to 12 dwelling units per net acre at 168 Bonny View Lane
• Text amendment to reduce minimum attached dwelling units from six to three in R-4 districts
• SEP for an LED electronic message board at 101 Kingstone Drive
• Text amendment to modernize telecommunications facility setback requirements

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss winter registration and athletics operations. The meeting includes updates on the department's budget and the Master Plan.

• Winter registration update
• Regional Volunteer Recognition Program
• Athletics Operations Presentation
• Master Plan update
• Budget update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposed text amendment and Comprehensive Plan addendum regarding solar and battery storage. The body is discussing ordinance changes, a public survey for residents, and a timeline for final adoption by December 2026.

• Proposed community solar survey to evaluate resident perspectives on location and scale
• Review of solar ordinance comment tracker including decommissioning funds and wildlife impacts
• Discussion of Special Exception Permit (SEP) framework for utility-scale solar
• Proposed timeline for a Planning Commission vote on December 14 and Board of Supervisors vote on December 28

Board of Supervisors

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the FY2026-2027 budget, consider contracts and agreements, and discuss several property and planning items. The agenda includes a closed session for property acquisition, business recruitment, and investment discussions, followed by a public session with a consent agenda, a budget amendment hearing, and updates from VDOT and the YMCA.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2026-2027 budget amendment (amount not specified in agenda)
• Consideration of County Group Health Insurance Proposals
• MOU with Roanoke County for Recreation Services
• Text amendment for telecommunications towers for public safety purposes
• Street acceptance for Daleville Town Center Phase 4 and Merion Circle

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from its August 3rd meeting, hear public comments, and receive an update on the Regional Volunteer Recognition Program. The commission will also hear department and locality reports. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of August 3rd, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Athletics update on Regional Volunteer Recognition Program
• Department report
• Locality reports

The commission met to discuss athletics updates, volunteer recognition, and department reports. Because a quorum was not present, no formal approvals or votes were taken.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. These revisions specifically concern solar facilities within the county.

• Proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
• Proposed revisions to the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion regarding solar facilities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review draft amendments to the comprehensive plan and previously adopted solar zoning ordinance changes. These updates follow Board of Supervisors actions and recent State Code changes regarding solar energy facilities. The Commission must provide final recommendations by December 2026.

• Review of adopted solar zoning ordinance language
• Review of draft solar comprehensive plan language
• Discussion of solar facility setbacks and vegetative buffers
• Discussion of solar facility height and security fencing requirements

Library Board of Trustees

The Botetourt County Library Board of Trustees approved a revised Internet Access and Technology Use Policy. The Board also reviewed the Buchanan Branch update and discussed the FY27 budget, which includes $3.5M for the Buchanan Library renovation.

• Adoption of the revised Internet Access and Technology Use Policy
• $3.5M allocated in the FY27 budget for Buchanan Library renovation
• Approval of the July meeting minutes
• Discussion of the Virginia Information Technology Access Act regarding digital accessibility
• Review of the Year 1 Strategic Plan implementation

The Botetourt County Library Board of Trustees approved amending the community board policy to clarify eligibility by referencing 501(c)(3) organizations, subject to attorney review. The board also approved the July 8 meeting minutes and received updates on digital accessibility requirements, the annual State Aid Grant, and library operations.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved amending community board policy to reference 501(c)(3) organizations, subject to attorney review (all ayes)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment and consider several land use and utility items. Discussion topics include solar energy facility regulations and a waterline construction permit request from the Western Virginia Water Authority.

• Public Hearing: Budget Amendment
• Public Hearing: WVWA/Dal-Nita Hills Commission Permit for 3,800 feet of waterline
• Zoning Ordinance: Update to allowed contiguous single-family attached dwellings
• Solar Text Amendments: Changes to solar energy facility regulations and definitions
• Proclamation: International Overdose Awareness Day

Economic Development Authority

The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority will hear a presentation on a housing study, consider financial reports and bank statements, and discuss a vice chair appointment. The agenda also includes a virtual presentation on housing study results and routine approvals of minutes and financial documents.

• Housing study results presentation by S. Patz & Associates
• Approval of bank statements ending June 30 and July 31, 2026
• Approval of financial statements for June and July 2026
• IRF grant review
• Vice chair appointment

The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority approved June 21, 2026 minutes, financial statements, and bank statements. The board appointed Dr. Richard Bailey as vice chair to fulfill the remainder of the late Mr. Griffin's term, added him to the bank signature card, and voted to retain Mr. Lockaby as EDA counsel. The board also heard housing study results and updates on the IRF grant and Small Business Grant Program.

• Approved June 21, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Dr. Richard Bailey as EDA vice chair (4-0)
• Added Dr. Bailey to the EDA bank account signature card (4-0)
• Retained Mr. Lockaby as EDA counsel (4-0)
• Approved bank statements ending June 30, 2026, and July 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved financial statements for June 2026 and July 2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council

The Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council is meeting to approve June minutes, hear reports on bylaws, Juneteenth, grants, and public relations, and discuss preservation planning with community development. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Bylaws report by Steve Clinton
• Juneteenth update by Peggy
• Grants discussion led by Roblyn and Jim, including other funding suggestions and committee procedures
• Community Development – Preservation planning discussion at 4:00 with Edward, Steve, Curtis, and Jim

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider text amendments regarding solar energy facilities and battery storage. They will also hold a public hearing for a Western Virginia Water Authority permit to construct a new waterline.

• Solar & Battery Storage Text Amendment to update County Code and definitions
• WVWA Dal-Nita Hills waterline project involving 3,800 feet of new pipe
• Waterline construction located at Etzler Dr (Rt. 672) and Victoria Rd. (Rt. 1050)
• Selection of a new Vice Chair
• Discussion of an alternate date for the October meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to review department reports and athletics updates. The agenda includes a public comment period and locality reports.

• Approval of July 6th, 2026, meeting minutes
• Athletics update
• Department report
• Locality reports

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the July minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental updates regarding staffing, signage, and park maintenance.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved July meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a medical care facility request in the Amsterdam District and proposed changes to the sign ordinance. The meeting also includes discussions on the Eagle Rock Greenway and a potential special election for Clerk of Circuit Court.

• Public hearing: Special Exception Permit for a medical care facility on Town Center Street
• Public hearing: Text amendments to Chapter 25 Zoning regarding 'Industrial Park Directory' signs
• Discussion of Eagle Rock Greenway
• Consideration of a Special Election for Clerk of Circuit Court
• Noise Ordinance Variance Request for Jeter Farm Truck & Tractor Pull

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new medical care facility in the Amsterdam District and a waterline construction project by the Western Virginia Water Authority. Additionally, staff will present a community development work program for endorsement and discuss proposed sign ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing: Special Exception Permit for a medical care facility on Town Center Street
• Public hearing: Western Virginia Water Authority waterline project involving 3,800 feet of pipe
• Public hearing: Proposed sign ordinance amendment to add 'Industrial Park Directory' sign types
• Review of Community Development Department work program and priorities
• Discussion of water supply planning and regional capacity

Library Board of Trustees

The Botetourt County Library Board of Trustees met to discuss revisions to the Internet Access and Technology Use Policy, focusing on filtering and appeal processes. The board also reviewed the implementation of its strategic plan, specifically regarding Year 1 goals for community reading and information literacy. Staff reported on the Buchanan branch update and the director's progress on the Summer Reading Challenge.

• Revision of Internet Access and Technology Use Policy to align appeal processes with the Patron Behavior Policy
• Review of Strategic Plan implementation for 'Build a Community of Readers' and 'Strengthen Information Literacy' priorities
• Discussion on consolidating strategic plan concepts into a unified Year 1 action plan due to staff capacity concerns
• Update on Buchanan branch renovation status and funding considerations for the upcoming budget
• Report on Blue Ridge Library parking lot expansion feasibility study

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will hold a regular meeting to review department and locality reports. The agenda also includes an update on athletics and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of June 1st, 2026, meeting minutes
• Athletics update
• Department report
• Locality reports

The Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission approved its agenda and June minutes, with no public comment. Staff reported that the county budget was adopted with reductions that should not impede programs, and the board set youth athletics fees under Option B, with early, regular, and late rates varying by sport. The commission also heard updates on the Greenfield master plan, a delayed lighting project, and ongoing staffing and property issues at Last Lock Park.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved June minutes
• Adopted youth athletics fee schedule (Option B): most sports $75/$95/$105, tackle football $125/$150/$160

Economic Development Authority

The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority will consider approving financial reports, an amended engineering invoice, an Altec performance agreement, a Buchanan Schoolhouse grant resolution, and the release of $558,731 in retainage to Lumos. They will also discuss closing Seeburg LLC, Parcel 88-26-5, and regional grant participation. The meeting includes a moment of silence for the late Vice Chair John Griffin.

• Release $558,731 VATI 2 closeout retainage to Lumos ($298,479.60 DHCD grant + $260,251.40 county match)
• Approve amended First Engineering Concepts invoice for Northern Road Entrance - $26,632.50
• Approve Altec Performance Agreement
• Approve Buchanan Schoolhouse IRF Grant Resolution
• Discuss closing Seeburg LLC and Parcel 88-26-5

The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority approved the Altec performance agreement, offering a $48,000 incentive for a minimum $3M facility investment by end of 2027. It also approved the Buchanan Schoolhouse IRF loan resolution, a $558,731 retainage payment to Lumos, and several financial reports. The board dissolved Seeburg LLC and allowed Google to deposit dirt on EDA parcels.

• Approved Altec performance agreement with $48,000 incentive for $3M investment (5-0)
• Approved Buchanan Schoolhouse IRF loan resolution (5-0)
• Approved $558,731 retainage payment to Lumos contingent on fund receipt (5-0)
• Approved amended Engineering Concepts invoice for $26,632.50 (5-0)
• Approved bank and financial statements for May 2026 (5-0)
• Approved May 15, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Dissolved Seeburg LLC and closed its bank account (5-0)
• Approved Google depositing dirt on Parcels 88-26-5 and 88-26-1 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Botetourt County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by William S. Emory (OneEnergy Renewables, Vernonia Solar VA, LLC) for a Commission Permit and Special Exception Permit to build a 2.0-megawatt utility-scale solar energy facility on a 20.69-acre parcel on Catawba Road (Route 779). The commission may recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial to the Board of Supervisors. The agenda also includes administrative items such as a field review date and virtual attendance requests for two members.

• Public hearing for 2.0-MW solar facility on 20.69 acres, Catawba Road (Route 779), Amsterdam District
• Special Exception Permit and Commission Permit request under Virginia Code 15.2-2232
• Proposed 3,800 solar panels, 9.5-acre footprint, 6-foot fence, 150-foot setbacks
• Staff suggests conditions: construction management plan, fire/EMS coordination, noise ordinance compliance
• Virtual attendance requests for Mr. Tim Lucas and Mr. Steve Hartman

Board of Supervisors

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors will approve the FY27 budget and transfer $291,859 from vacancy savings to cover rising costs in waste management, technology, and retirement benefits. The meeting includes public hearings on a cash rounding ordinance, a Roanoke Valley Greenway agreement, and four land-use requests, including two utility-scale solar facilities. The Board will also consider appointments to regional transportation and social services boards.

• FY27 Budget Appropriation Resolution and $291,859 in budget transfers from Fire-EMS, Jail, and Sheriff's Office vacancy savings
• Public hearing on an ordinance authorizing the rounding of cash payments to the nearest five cents
• Public hearing on an Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding the Roanoke Valley Greenway
• Public hearing on a 20.69-acre utility-scale solar facility request on Catawba Road (Route 779) in the Agricultural, A-1 Use District
• Public hearing on a 53.40-acre utility-scale solar facility request on Roanoke Road (US Route 220) in the Agricultural, A-1 Use District

The Board approved the FY27 Budget Appropriation Resolution and Capital Improvement Plan (3-2), with Supervisors Michael and Rottman dissenting. It also approved $1,557,260.10 in accounts payable for the Read Mountain Fire Department and Public Safety Radio projects, and adopted a series of FY26 budget amendments totaling $19,771,930. The Board tabled a utility easement request for Patricia E. McDonald until August and deferred a zoning text amendment for Shopping Center districts pending sewer improvements.

• Approved FY27 Budget Appropriation Resolution and CIP plan (3-2)
• Approved $1,557,260.10 in accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved FY26 budget amendments totaling $19,771,930 (4-1)
• Adopted cash rounding ordinance for penny cessation (5-0)
• Adopted amended Roanoke Valley Greenway IGA (3-2)
• Repealed Greenway Ordinance (5-0)
• Tabled utility easement for McDonald property until August (5-0)
• Tabled SC district zoning text amendment pending sewer resolution (5-0)

Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council

The Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of May minutes, reports on bylaws, Juneteenth, grants, public relations, and a community development preservation planning discussion. No votes on specific projects or funding amounts are listed.

• Bylaws report by Steve Clinto
• Juneteenth update by Peggy
• Grants report by Roblyn and Jim
• Community Development – Preservation planning discussion at 4:00 PM

Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council

The Historic Greenfield Juneteenth Committee is meeting to plan the upcoming Juneteenth event. The agenda covers event logistics and security, registration, publicity, social media, fundraising, and task lists for supplies and volunteers. This is a working meeting focused on organizing the event.

• Staff responses to Juneteenth event logistics and security questions
• Registration forms and attendee numbers
• Publicity via flyers and news articles
• Social media posts through County Communications
• Review of supplies and volunteer task lists

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, which includes $35,180,602 for Botetourt County Public Schools. The meeting also includes discussion of supplemental budget appropriations for FY26 and a closed session regarding real property in the Buchanan District.

• FY27 General Budget adoption ($159,082,778 total)
• FY26 Supplemental Budget Appropriations
• $800,000 appropriation to Children's Services (CSA)
• $9,462 appropriation for Tax Software Replacement capital project
• Closed session regarding real property acquisition or disposition in Buchanan District

The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY27 General Budget as advertised, with a net savings adjustment of $87,088, in a 3-2 vote. The board also unanimously approved FY26 supplemental budget appropriations totaling $838,375.49 for various departments and projects. The meeting included a closed session on real property acquisition for economic development in the Buchanan District, with no action expected.

• Adopted FY27 Botetourt County General Budget with $87,088 net savings (3-2)
• Approved FY26 Supplemental Budget Appropriations totaling $838,375.49 (5-0)
• Appropriated $800,000 to Children's Services (CSA) for FY2026 services
• Appropriated $9,462 to Tax Software Replacement capital project
• Appropriated $1,975 to Fire & EMS for donations and Paramedic Preceptor pay
• Appropriated $669.85 to Libraries from Friends of the Library donation
• Appropriated $16,306.67 to Jail, Dispatch, and Sheriff's Office accounts
• Appropriated $8,111.97 to Fire & EMS from DCJS health and wellness grant

Historic Greenfield Preservation Advisory Council

The Juneteenth Committee is meeting to review preparations for an upcoming event. Discussions include security logistics, registration numbers, publicity, and fundraising.

• Review of staff responses to event logistics and security questions
• Discussion of registration forms and attendee numbers
• Review of publicity materials and social media posts
• Fundraising updates
• Review of volunteer and supply task lists

Library Board of Trustees

The Board reviewed renovation cost estimates for the Buchanan branch and discussed budget revisions involving employee salaries and capital outlay reductions. Members also discussed a proposed revision to the Internet Access and Use Policy and progress on strategic plan implementation.

• Buchanan branch renovation estimated at $3.5 million for existing facility or $4.8 million for Dollar General facility
• Budget revisions include updates to employee salaries, fringes, and restored community programming funding
• Proposed revision of the Internet Access and Use Policy to update terminology and CIPA references
• Strategic Plan implementation focused on collecting local stories and oral history processes
• Summer Reading Challenge 'Unearth a Story' running May 18–July 25

The Botetourt County Library Board of Trustees met on June 10, 2026, and authorized the Library Director to send the revised Internet Access and Use Policy to the County attorney for review, with final adoption expected at the next meeting. The board also discussed strategic plan implementation, directing staff to consolidate Year 1 actions into a unified plan. No formal votes were taken on these items; the board approved the previous meeting's minutes and virtual attendance for an absent member.

• Approved virtual attendance for Dr. Kathryn Beard (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting (all ayes)
• Authorized Library Director to send revised Internet Access and Use Policy to County attorney for review
• Directed staff to consolidate strategic plan Year 1 actions into a unified implementation plan