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Roanoke City Council approves VDOT drainage funding, multiple Valley Metro bus‑shelter encroachments and a slate of appointments
Summary
At the meeting council unanimously approved acceptance of VDOT local revenue‑sharing funds for drainage projects, authorized multiple Valley Metro bus shelter encroachment permits (including a HUD partnership at 1920 Orange Ave NW), adopted a charter‑amendment petition to the General Assembly, and confirmed several board appointments.
Roanoke City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions during its regular session, including acceptance of Virginia Department of Transportation local revenue‑sharing funds for drainage improvements and multiple encroachment permits authorizing Valley Metro bus shelters.
On the drainage funding item, the council approved an ordinance authorizing acceptance of VDOT local revenue‑sharing funds for drainage projects on Royer Avenue Southwest and Campbell Avenue Southwest and authorized the interim city manager to execute paperwork to obtain the funds.
Council also approved four separate ordinances allowing Valley Metro bus‑shelter encroachments at the following locations: adjacent to 1610 Burrell Street NW (tax map 2031801), adjacent to 1616/19th Street NW (tax map 2340104), adjacent to 40 Douglas Avenue NW (tax map 2020501), and adjacent to 1920 Orange Avenue NW (tax map 2322001). The title paragraph for the Orange Avenue location noted partnerships with Rod Solutions and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Separately, the council opened and closed a public hearing and passed a resolution petitioning the Virginia General Assembly to amend the Roanoke Charter of 1952 to reflect changes in election dates and council meetings. No members of the public spoke on that item.
Council also confirmed a slate of appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions, including the reappointment of Michael Waldvogel to the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors, the appointment of Edward Garner to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and reappointments and new terms on the planning commission, library board and advisory boards; all nominees were confirmed by roll call.
Votes at a glance: - Resolution commending Chris Chittum (retirement): Passed, unanimous 'aye.' - VDOT local revenue‑sharing funds (drainage projects): Ordinance passed, unanimous 'aye.' - Valley Metro bus shelter encroachments (1610 Burrell; 1616/19th; 40 Douglas; 1920 Orange): All ordinances passed, unanimous 'aye.' - Resolution petitioning General Assembly to amend Roanoke Charter: Passed, unanimous 'aye.' - Appointments and reappointments to various boards: All nominees approved by roll call.
The council recorded each item by roll call and concluded the meeting after confirming all nominations.
