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Hall said the partnership — a public‑private economic development organization serving eight localities, including Botetourt County — has a budget of approximately $1.6 million for core operations, split roughly half between public per‑capita local government contributions and private sector funding. He said the partnership reported $265 million in new regional economic activity tied to projects that generated 390 announced jobs and about $162 million in new capital investment in one reporting line; the presentation also highlighted Munters’ recent announced expansion, which Hall said will add about 270 jobs and $29.9 million in new capital investment.

“The partnership serves eight localities…with one goal, which is growing the regional economy,” Hall said, describing work on market‑ready real estate, talent attraction and place‑making. He noted a multi‑year private fundraising campaign (Thrive 2027) and said the region has attracted roughly $530 million in capital investment since 2022 and is approaching campaign goals for job creation and investment.

Hall also reviewed marketing efforts, new websites for talent attraction and outdoor‑brand events that drew tens of thousands of visitors, which the partnership said generated an additional $5.4 million in economic impact tied to outdoor events and amenities. Board members thanked Hall and discussed private‑public fundraising models and regional collaboration.

No formal action was required; the presentation served as an informational briefing on regional economic development activity and partnership work that may affect Botetourt County’s own economic development planning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOCO Board of Supervisors Meeting- May 27, 2025 | 2pm","oneSentenceSummary","The Roanoke Regional Partnership told Botetourt supervisors the organization generated roughly $265 million in new regional economic activity in the prior year, reported 390 announced new jobs and described ongoing efforts to market the region and attract talent, including the Munters expansion and outdoor branding initiatives.","taxTitle","Botetourt County, Virginia","taxId",30576,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223941,"Supervisors approve VDOT secondary six‑year plan for FY26; Stevens Road, Hunter’s Green among top priorities",500,1592000,2092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3557714-944a77fba7696e56d4ab9eaaf3f7a11a&start=1592&end=2092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3557714-944a77fba7696e56d4ab9eaaf3f7a11a/thumbnail_1592000.jpg","/articles/6223941/Botetourt-County/Virginia/Supervisors-approve-VDOT-secondary-sixyear-plan-for-FY26-Stevens-Road-Hunters-Green-among-top-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223941-731614db9a5caafadc051f71eb53cd04/orig.mp4?Expires=1775087049&Signature=itTcVXkVbNZ95M9BdFZgfz5RGC9oKsPriIw4lL0ZzEoh8YvITCpA4IxhMUh162Zc8Y9xE~EF-eBrd0OCJqRM7KIM9dHj~Fo8K2ikuCW4lDldluSx1QZTNNsa3M5OX2rev96JQH1fgEe04c1JDeCaYfice1UmDw~I6wky2t4duLIy4u75Y20JTobbirxE1C8wodGt17hwSoX2KdtfhcLEYCbHqWDq66ZLFOI5KSS5hi82QQx5Vjb~M8pR8Qm23FOaSGab~MZGD2eygDMsKmdf1Bqeyhkj-vAZ6XVLQhDD0XWFcWa0I86v~Ax6aacrOBmshY31AV81JbCvHylxFr3vHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors approved the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) fiscal year 2026–2030 secondary roads six‑year plan and the FY26 priority list during the May 20 meeting.

Mister Blevins, VDOT’s presenter, told the board the fiscal‑year 2026 telefees allocation is $70,093 and district grant unpaved funds for FY26 total $546,027. Blevins noted district grant unpaved funds may only be used to pave existing VDOT roadways that carry at least 50 vehicles per day.

Key funded priorities include Stevens Road and Hunter’s Green (the latter noted as funded and likely to be removed from the active priority list once complete). The board’s priority list for successive years includes Ballpark Road, Mountain Valley Road, Blamingtown Road, Roy Road, Old Hollow Road, Red Bud Lane and Haymaker Town Road. Potential projects discussed for later years included Bowling Springs Road (rough estimate $650,000), remaining segments of Fringer Trail (estimate $550,000) and Sugar Tree Hollow Road (longer, higher estimate due to length and narrow sections). Zion Hill Road was noted as a candidate with an approximate $550,000 estimate, 1.15 miles in length and about 40 vehicles per day.

Blevins said the district’s funding projections change as unpaved‑road mileage falls, which in turn affects future district grant amounts. The county opened a public hearing on the six‑year plan; seeing no public speakers, the board closed the hearing and voted to approve the plan.

“Would anyone like to speak on the proposed projects for the 6 year plan? Seeing no one, I will close the public hearing,” the chair said before the unanimous vote. The plan will proceed with the FY26 programming and VDOT will advance design and construction per the priorities and available funds.","The board unanimously approved the FY26–30 VDOT secondary six‑year plan, including FY26 funding of telefees and district grant funds and a priority list that features Stevens Road, Hunter’s Green, and several unpaved projects; the plan was approved after a public hearing with no speakers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223945,"Board approves hiring of in‑house vehicle equipment technician to replace contracting for sheriff’s fleet work",388,3209000,3597000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3557714-944a77fba7696e56d4ab9eaaf3f7a11a&start=3209&end=3597","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3557714-944a77fba7696e56d4ab9eaaf3f7a11a/thumbnail_3209000.jpg","/articles/6223945/Botetourt-County/Virginia/Board-approves-hiring-of-inhouse-vehicle-equipment-technician-to-replace-contracting-for-sheriffs-fleet-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223945-675a953f75a63017a381a723f53d4a52/orig.mp4?Expires=1775087049&Signature=onao3723G63hPZJwxCanAj0hRTpbNvtp7SBrUueImbnD959UFOwvwUwfV00fR16kVrqSfnCnorHVl8qCDiDbteaEHrOHyaPX7VtdQ5Pzt7XqhFYYPX3jPD5qB4B5IfgmPzz~Wt1wpMydkF5SmatDj2uoQMkegz5nta7yOuX22dW5W48TXXZ29lXThtm2n3re~dslrvCnQHx5hcpbkU2Y7n3h-5RdcbdmEMvAVV-1-ZY8d8HcPeW37xGIIXcLHCcJo-mz80EAIG-SWjF9lSpuqS92TyAG~UHWar-uOQANOPG7qpLl0b81rIR4M0gGGVuvajASo1B2oiBQAiZgNA3oAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors voted May 20 to authorize hiring a full‑time in‑house technician to install and remove radios, lighting, cages and cameras in sheriff’s office vehicles and to provide backup technical support for the county’s emergency communications system.

The proposal, presented by county staff, said the sheriff’s office has outsourced vehicle equipment installation for years and that bringing the work in‑house would likely reduce costs, increase reliability and provide an in‑county technician to assist emergency communications construction and maintenance. The new position would report to Matt Hinkle, the county’s emergency communications manager, and the sheriff has agreed to transfer funds from his budget to cover the role.

“Going into the discussion, I wasn't real enthusiastic about it… But as we talked about the details and the advantages … to have it in the government's hands, in my opinion, rather than the unpredictable pricing and availability of contract individuals,” Supervisor Clinton said. Supervisor Michael said the proposal delivered “better service, quicker service for less money.”

County staff said the required skill set is specialized — covering radios, lighting, cages and cameras — but that interested industry candidates have expressed willingness to apply. Hinkle said the county expects to be able to recruit relatively quickly if the position is approved. The sheriff’s office and emergency communications staff vetted the proposal through the board’s budget subcommittee before bringing it to the full board.

The board moved, seconded and approved the hiring; the motion carried with no recorded opposition. Staff said subsequent budget transfers to formalize funding will be presented to the board as needed.","Supervisors approved creating a full‑time technician position to install and remove radios, lighting and other equipment in sheriff’s vehicles; the sheriff will transfer funds to cover the position and it will report to the emergency communications manager.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223948,"Board approves extension of state $1,000 one‑time bonus to all Botetourt County school employees",105,1436000,1541000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3557714-944a77fba7696e56d4ab9eaaf3f7a11a&start=1436&end=1541","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3557714-944a77fba7696e56d4ab9eaaf3f7a11a/thumbnail_1436000.jpg","/articles/6223948/Botetourt-County/Virginia/Board-approves-extension-of-state-1000-onetime-bonus-to-all-Botetourt-County-school-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223948-17ae895e6381284fbeb42e4877aca91f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775087049&Signature=B56ZUrEMezQbJpHK3wprWc-LDYrltAQC053q76CSqVe6cYRUGyphka0qR3Y1US45-zHo-KTyAPl1G-Mq2IQWg3IezQvtGwz6Dd9CoV-~kNAzI7fQMiqN06P-g~On7Qc5CQ2D4PTecftvQLFk87kcaNi1ya6Ty21nOXTQ9Lm4kLB9gN~azVQuIyl1ZEm7bZ6VGo2wYWk-m34xXY2Ohj3b5PjsAQ6OXmIFHQCKwV8lSvPhZ-W2VsrORiy3tl0BRl3x2H1INhhV5RGkcWx2NM0EKsCPKvaH4h4QfoEiM9khr-GgyE7a0c0Fl76HATfSiWaaju7F481D6-ywu4ULFt7OaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 20 to approve additional appropriations to pay a state‑authorized one‑time bonus to school employees and to extend that bonus to all county school staff.

Miss Davis, the county finance representative, told the board the state authorized a one‑time $1,000 payment for Standards of Quality (SOQ)‑funded instructional positions and support staff, and that Botetourt County’s share to pay those SOQ positions is $491,008.64 from the state.

“Botetourt County Public Schools has additionally requested to extend this bonus to include all employees,” Davis said. Under the school division’s request, all full‑time school employees would receive $1,000 and part‑time employees would receive $500. Davis said the additional local appropriation required to extend the bonus to all employees is $336,503, bringing the total appropriation for fiscal year 2025 to $828,003.67.

Mr. Lee from the school administrative office was present for questions. There were none, and the board moved and seconded approval. “All in favor? Aye. Any opposed?” the chair asked; the motion carried.

The appropriation will be paid in June as described by state guidance and the county’s action; the board’s vote covered the funding appropriation only. No further action was recorded in the meeting about changes to payroll policy or ongoing compensation.","Board unanimously approved appropriation to pay a state‑authorized $1,000 one‑time bonus for SOQ‑funded instructional and support positions and a locally funded extension so all county school employees receive $1,000 (full time) or $500 (part time), with total fiscal‑year cost of $828,003.67.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223950,"Botetourt supervisors approve up to $100,000 to study removal of Orchard Lake dam; service‑district option to be researched",1181,3623000,4804000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3557714-944a77fba7696e56d4ab9eaaf3f7a11a&start=3623&end=4804","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3557714-944a77fba7696e56d4ab9eaaf3f7a11a/thumbnail_3623000.jpg","/articles/6223950/Botetourt-County/Virginia/Botetourt-supervisors-approve-up-to-100000-to-study-removal-of-Orchard-Lake-dam-servicedistrict-option-to-be-researched","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223950-4cccfbb87602d9a083e08980d2dd9816/orig.mp4?Expires=1775087049&Signature=YoKxxTgdIxxKPPkAKZ6IrmJDw3bG~2vc7N~CFLNLMsVuML2D73u9Vkh0sUnprp9obAcwbhMnTWgiI7mWxFYZuU0nx3y092KjqrwOIeUFSuwtFJdbiyJLQ9OwCu8llRxrSf27cjaad7VGw0kGYRWlnhNkHg8WzJB3yNxA2-WDK1rAZAGV5UfY1YXwk42CKxLtjjc8rxoM~EJcathcVXgPGcKK2VtKw0k7~OR3tERBth7HfSrfIaoYd45M8Ta3IQtsqLspWAtw3NyyP5L~0PbyNMkEWi-HylNCS1IAqwE43D73nrYss-VLNIarTJHe8a9wE36xmAHpF5iAtMLCFe61Kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Botetourt County supervisors voted unanimously May 20 to authorize up to $100,000 from the county’s undesignated fund balance as the local match for a Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) grant to fund engineering studies and design work related to Orchard Lake Dam.

The money is intended to pay for the first phase of work to evaluate breaching the dam, draining the lake and remediating the lakebed. County staff said the full construction cost to remove the structure was preliminarily estimated at about $1 million, and the stage‑one engineering estimate cited was approximately $160,000; the board’s action covers up to half of the engineering cost, with a not‑to‑exceed cap set at $100,000.

“This item is a little bit more complicated. I’ll try to make it as simple, and and brief as I can,” said David Mormon, the county staff member who presented the item. Mormon said Orchard Lake Dam is co‑owned by the county and by adjacent private property owners, Darryl and Julie Frays, and that recent changes in state dam safety regulations have increased inspection and compliance requirements.

The county presented two paths discussed with neighbors: collectively funding repairs and long‑term operations (for example through a homeowners’ association) or breaching the dam and restoring the watercourse. Mormon said the Frays and some neighbors have favored breaching, and that the DCR itself “would like to see the dam go away.”

Supervisor Clinton, who has facilitated stakeholder meetings on the issue, said he supports proceeding to study the removal and eventual funding approach. “If we can get the grant, which should take care of 50% of the cost, and if we can make a case, which I think we can, then the best approach is to create a service district to reimburse the county,” Clinton said.

The board also approved a second, separate motion directing the county attorney to research and return to the board with the steps required to create an Orchard Lake Service District that could levy charges on benefited properties to repay county expenditures if the board later approves removal and remediation.

Danny Goad, a resident who spoke during the public comment period, urged the board to consider property‑value impacts and downstream capacity, and warned that many nearby homeowners “bought with the lake there.” Goad also questioned the county’s prior knowledge of dam ownership and expressed concern about placing repayment burden on private property owners.

County staff said the service district would include those properties that directly benefit from the lake and would be established by ordinance after public hearings. The board’s immediate action does not authorize construction, only the grant‑matched engineering study and the research into service‑district formation.

Mormon said the county has held multiple meetings with neighbors and engineers and that no consensus yet exists for long‑term private ownership or funding of the dam. The county will proceed with the DCR Stage 1 grant application, contingent on the board’s matching commitment.

What happens next: the county will submit the DCR grant application and begin engineering study if the grant is awarded; the county attorney will report back with the procedural steps, timeline and legal requirements to form a service district and levy repayment assessments, at a future board meeting.","The Board of Supervisors authorized up to $100,000 in matching funds for a Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) grant to fund engineering study and design for breaching Orchard Lake dam and asked county attorneys to return with options to form a service district to repay costs.","actionData","errors"]

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