Re Cap of the June Board of Supervisors meeting
The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority in order to receive nearly $200,000 in grant funding when the Board met on June 27, 2023 at the Botetourt County Administration Building at Greenfield in Amsterdam. The Board also approved a new agreement with other localities to fund and operate the Roanoke Valley Regional Animal Shelter.
The opioid agreement requires the county to meet certain standards for the treatment, prevention, or reduction of opioid use within the county environs. The money may be used for drug treatment, law enforcement programs, recovery courts, or other programs that meet specific criteria.
Other Matters
The Board also approved $15,000 in matching funds for four library incentive fund requests. The money would be used for library furnishings in Fincastle and Eagle Rock libraries and for murals in Buchanan and Blue Ridge libraries. Buchanan’s request also has a “garden” component that would utilize exterior space at the rear of the building with the assistance of volunteers. Friends of the Library chapters at each library would match the funds granted by the county for the specific projects.
Additionally, the Supervisors approved a request from the Western Virginia Water Authority for a permit for a capital improvements project for construction of approximately 5,000 feet of waterline within the right of way of Sanderson Drive (Rt. 605) from Stonegate Drive (Rt. 1295) to Read Mountain Road (Rt. 654) in order to loop two existing water lines. The effort would provide more consistent water pressure within existing water systems and allow for the placement of several fire hydrants.
The Board also:
- Appointed Steven Anderson and Brittany Cigler to the Parks and Recreation Commission
- Welcomed 9 recent graduates of the regional fire academy and acknowledged 5 recent paramedic graduates
- Reviewed a new tanker truck for Read Mountain Fire Department
- Approved a noise ordinance variance for Jeter Farms for an as-yet-unscheduled event (the date requested was cancelled due to weather)
- Learned there has been no movement on the Rocky Forge (APEX) windmill project in Eagle Rock
- Heard comments from one person about parking concerns due to student pickup and drop-offs at Read Mountain Middle School
- Heard comments from seven people opposed to the Craig Botetourt Scenic Rails to Trails project
- Heard comments from 10 people in support of the county libraries
- Heard comments from 12 people who were concerned about specific books in the library system collection
- Approved a request from Robert W. Jr. & Diane G. Poehner for a change of proffered conditions on property located at 4510 Read Mountain Road
- Approved a request from Shamus Equity Corporation LLC for a change of proffered conditions on property located on Lee Highway (US 11), approximately 0.10 miles northeast of the intersection of 2nd Avenue (Rt. 1003).
— Anita Firebaugh, Special to The Botetourt Bee
