Amherst County, Virginia

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The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY26 Budget Amendment. The meeting includes discussions on a budget request and a supplemental appropriation for Amherst County Public Schools.

• Public hearing on FY26 Budget Amendment
• Request for Supplemental Appropriation to Amherst County Public Schools
• Winton Agreement
• Janitorial Contracts
• Commemorative Resolutions for Drew Wade, John Mann, and Kay Rowe

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed ordinances: one regulating vape shops and medical cannabis, another establishing new rules for data centers. Two special exception requests (Harris and Harper) are also up for public hearing. Commissioners will discuss manufactured home regulations and receive site plan updates.

• Special Exception 2026-349 Harris
• Special Exception 2026-356 Harper
• Ordinance 2026-5: Vape Shops and Medical Cannabis
• Ordinance 2026-6: Data Centers
• Discussion on Manufactured Homes

General

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will approve the agenda and minutes, review monthly program, revenue, and expenditure reports, and consider several old‑business items including a Day in the Park at Mill Creek Lake and a resolution honoring John Mann. New business will focus on Mill Creek Lake issues and updates to programs and activities. The meeting concludes with any matters by the board and adjournment.

• Day in the Park at Mill Creek Lake
• Presentation of John Mann's Resolution
• Review and discuss the JoJo Allcock plaque
• Review and discuss the sign for the Monroe Ball field honoring John Mann
• Mill Creek Lake Issues

Agricultural Committee

The Amherst County Agriculture Committee is meeting to continue planning for the 2026 Farm Tour and a Century Farm recognition proposal, as well as to discuss an agriculture services resource listing and receive an Extension Report. No final votes or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of the 2026 Farm Tour
• Continued proposal for Century Farm recognition
• Development of an agriculture services resource listing
• Extension Report from the Virginia Cooperative Extension

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a specific zoning appeal.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Public hearing for 2026-284 Appeal (Beckner)

Service Authority Board

Board of Supervisors

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The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board is meeting to review department financial and participation reports. The board will discuss resolutions and signage for naming the Monroe ballfield and a room at the Coolwell Community Center.

• Dedication ceremony and sign for naming the Monroe ballfield after John Mann
• Plaque dimensions and details for naming the Coolwell Community Center Room after JoJo Allcock
• Review of department monthly revenue and expenditure reports

Planning Commission

The Amherst County Planning Commission will consider several ordinances including updating data center definitions and special exception classification, regulating recreational substance retailers and medical cannabis facilities, and imposing height restrictions in the M-1 district. The commission will also discuss Wayside Stand and review site plan updates.

• Ordinance 2026-5: Data Center definition update and special exception classification
• Ordinance 2026-6: Recreational Substance Retailers and Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facilities
• Ordinance 2026-4: Height Restrictions in M-1 District
• Wayside Stand discussion
• Site Plan Updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a data center ordinance. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of Data Center Ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Special Exception 2026-189 for Norman and Lisa Black. The consent agenda includes appropriations of revenue and funds for the Commonwealth Attorney, Service Authority ARPA project reimbursement, and the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative project, as well as a resolution for Community Development Block Grant funds.

• Public Hearing: Special Exception 2026-189 – Norman and Lisa Black
• Appropriation of Revenue – Commonwealth Attorney (two items)
• Appropriation of Funds – Service Authority ARPA Project Reimbursement
• Appropriation of ARPA Funds – Virginia Telecommunications Initiative Project
• Resolution 2026-15-R – CDBG

Board of Zoning Appeals

Agricultural Committee

The Agriculture Committee will meet to review the plan of work and provide updates on local agricultural programs. The body will discuss the 2026 Fall Farm Tour and the Century Farm Program. Planning updates for the 2026 County Fair are also on the agenda.

• 2026 Fall Farm Tour
• Century Farm Program
• 2026 Fair Planning Update

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will review a consent agenda that includes several appropriation requests and a Visitor Center lease agreement. They will hold a first reading of Ordinance 2026-4, which sets height restrictions and yard requirements for the M-1 district. New business items include a discussion of a data center and a road‑naming proposal for the Elon Forest Subdivision. Two closed sessions are scheduled to consult legal counsel on the Winton property and a prospective business.

• Ordinance 2026-4 (Height Restrictions and Yard Requirements M-1 District) – first read
• Appropriation Request – Parks and Recreation (consent agenda)
• Visitor Center Lease Agreement with Chamber of Commerce (consent agenda)
• Data Center Discussion (new business)
• Road Naming for Elon Forest Subdivision (new business)

The Board approved three school‑budget appropriations, including $1,628,750.08 of additional revenue for the 2025‑2026 operational budget. It also approved $710,245.89 and $740,000 appropriations for the same budget. The Board directed staff and the Planning Commission to draft a data‑center ordinance for the M‑1 Industrial District by August 2026. Additional actions included appointing a FOIA officer, naming a new road “Willow Creek Way,” and entering and exiting two closed‑session items.

• Approved $1,628,750.08 school revenue appropriation (5‑0)
• Approved $740,000 school year‑end funds appropriation (5‑0)
• Approved $710,245.89 school deferred revenue appropriation (5‑0)
• Directed staff and Planning Commission to draft data‑center ordinance by Aug 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved road name “Willow Creek Way” for Elon Forest Phase Two (5‑0)
• Appointed Alexandra Doss as FOIA Officer (5‑0)
• Entered closed session Item A on Winton property (5‑0)
• Entered closed session Item B on prospective business (AYE: Martin, Adams, Tucker; abstain: Pugh, Campbell; approved)

Service Authority Board

The board will hold a public hearing on proposed FY27 water and sewer rate adjustments and consider action on a resolution and a parcel acquisition. Consent items include meeting minutes and the May 2026 financial report. A closed session is scheduled for the executive director's performance discussion.

• Public hearing on ACSA FY27 Water & Sewer Rates Adjustments
• Acquisition of Parcel 148 A 82
• Resolution ACSA-A-001-R
• Employee recognition by Commemorative Resolution ACSA-2026-CR-3 and Virginia Department of Health Silver Award
• Consent agenda: May 5, 2026 minutes and May 2026 financial report

General

The Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee will consider a membership application from Scruggs and a mini-grant request from Benkahla & King. The committee will also discuss a grace period for mini-grants and vote on cancelling the June meeting. A beautification award presentation is scheduled.

• Scruggs membership application for committee
• Mini-grant: Benkahla & King (no dollar amount listed)
• Discussion of grace period for mini-grant deadlines
• Proposed cancellation of June 2026 meeting
• Presentation of Rt 29 Beautification Award

Planning Commission

The Amherst County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception application submitted by Norman and Lisa Black (item 5). The commission will also consider Ordinance 2026-4 in a non‑public hearing, review site plan updates, discuss a proposed vape shop, and examine a potential code change regulating RVs. These items constitute the agenda for the May 21, 2026 meeting.

• Public Hearing – Special Exception 2026-189 (Norman and Lisa Black)
• Non‑Public Hearing – Ordinance 2026-4
• Site Plan Review – Site Plan Updates
• Old/New Business – Vape Shop Discussion
• Old/New Business – Potential Code Change: Regulation of RVs

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will discuss a VDOT Rural Rustic Six‑Year Road Plan, a conditional rezoning (2026‑062 Believabuild), and a CDBG Block Grant. The meeting also includes a resolution honoring the Amherst County Museum & Historical Society’s 50th anniversary and routine appropriations for parks, recreation, and the Commonwealth Attorney.

• Public hearing on VDOT Rural Rustic Six Year Road Plan
• Conditional Rezoning 2026-062 Believabuild
• CDBG Block Grant discussion
• Resolution 2026-9-R for Amherst County Museum & Historical Society 50th Anniversary
• Appropriation for Parks and Recreation

The Board approved the VDOT Rural Rustic Six‑Year Road Plan and a conditional rezoning (2026‑062) that changes 1.731 acres from commercial to residential use at 138 and 124 Cedar Gate Road. The Consent Agenda items, including an $8,500 park grant appropriation, were also approved. Several board appointments were made.

• Approved VDOT Rural Rustic Six‑Year Road Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning 2026‑062 for 138 & 124 Cedar Gate Road (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including $8,500 park grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑9‑R recognizing museum’s 50th anniversary (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Baxter to Planning Commission District 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dorisia Belford to Community Policy & Management Team (unanimous)
• Adjoined minutes of May 5 2026 with amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:57 p.m. (unanimous)

Agricultural Committee

The Amherst County Agriculture Committee will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss its plan of work for 2026.

• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the 2026 Plan of Work

General

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board is meeting to review department financial reports and program participation. The board will discuss naming honors for community facilities and the status of the Tourism Specialist position.

• Naming of a Coolwell Community Center room for JoJo Allcock
• Naming of the Monroe Ballfield for John Mann
• Update on the Paddle Mill Creek program initiative
• Board of Supervisors budget approval
• Tourism Specialist Position

Board of Zoning Appeals

Service Authority Board

The Amherst County Service Authority Board will meet to approve the agenda and consent items, including meeting minutes and financial reports. The primary action item is the approval to advertise a public hearing scheduled for June 2, 2026, regarding rate adjustments.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 7, 2026
• Financial report for March 2026
• Change Order No. 1 for James Riverbank Stabilization Project
• Change Order No. 1 for Route 210 Force Main Project
• Approval to advertise public hearing for rate adjustments on June 2, 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors approved FY26 appropriations for the Sheriff's Office revenue and federal funds. It adopted FY27 budget resolutions, including a General Fund budget with an $800,000 reduction that adds $1.1 million to the school budget, a tax rate of $0.56 per $100, and a school budget of $17,502.089. The board also adopted the Smart Scale Project resolutions for the Town of Amherst and the CVTC Connector Road, and granted permission for Mr. Howell to use county lakes for a sculling camp.

• Approved FY26 appropriation of revenue for Sheriff's Office (Item C) – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved FY26 appropriation of federal funds for Sheriff's Office (Item D) – unanimous (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-10-R General Fund Budget with $800,000 reduction and $1.1 M school increase – unanimous (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-13-R Tax Rate of $0.56 per $100 – unanimous (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-11-R School Budget of $17,502.089 – unanimous (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-7-R Smart Scale Project Town of Amherst – unanimous (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-8-R Smart Scale Project CVTC Connector Road – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved permission for Mr. Howell to use county lakes for sculling camp – unanimous (5-0)

General

The Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss the recipient of the Rt 29 Beautification Award. The committee will also address Chamber Award Dinner seats.

• Discussion of recipient for Rt 29 Beautification Award
• Chamber Award Dinner seats

The committee approved its agenda and the March 24 minutes unanimously. It voted 9‑0 to select Virginia Federal Credit Union as the Beautification Award recipient, to be presented at the Chamber Award Dinner. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (9-0)
• March 24 minutes approved (9-0)
• Virginia Federal Credit Union selected for Beautification Award (9-0)
• Meeting adjourned (9-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the budget and two zoning matters, followed by consent agenda items and new business. The meeting includes closed sessions for legal consultation.

• Public Hearing: Budget Presentation
• Public Hearing: Special Exception 2026-089 Mays & Nichols
• Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning Amendment 2025-733 Jamey White
• Consent Agenda: Approval of April 7, 2026 Minutes
• New Business: Board of Zoning Appeal Request

The Board unanimously approved Special Exception 2026-089 for a glamping campground at 480 Emmanuel Church Road, and also approved Conditional Rezoning Amendment 2025-733 for the property at 2045 S. Coolwell Road. The Board set a May 5, 2026 meeting to consider the FY27 Operations & Maintenance Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and real‑estate tax rate. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and closed‑session motions, were approved without dissent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Directed staff to provide COLA options for employees
• Scheduled May 5, 2026 meeting to consider FY27 O&M budget, CIP, and real‑estate tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved Special Exception 2026-089 for glamping campground with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Rezoning Amendment 2025-733 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including April 7 minutes and letter to Senator Deeds (unanimous)
• Board consensus to leave zoning appeal ordinance unchanged
• Approved entry into and exit from closed sessions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss regulations regarding vape shops and review Ordinance 2026-4. The body will also conduct site plan reviews and elect new officers.

• Ordinance 2026-4
• Vape shops discussion
• Site plan reviews
• Election of new officers
• 2025 Annual Report

Agricultural Committee

The Agriculture Committee will meet to conduct elections and review its plan of work. The body will discuss updates regarding the Kilgore Park project and the County Fair.

• Kilgore Park project concept update
• County Fair discussion
• Extension Office update on Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture
• Committee elections
• Farm Tours plan of work

General

The Amherst County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will review updates on the County Employee Golf League, Amherst County Day, and upcoming special events. It will discuss upcoming summer programs and camps. The board will consider a request to establish a Community Program Revenue Revolving Fund Account. Additional items include a rowing/sculling class at Mill Creek Lake Park and a kayak rental program.

• Request for a Community Program Revenue Revolving Fund Account
• Rowing/Sculling Class at Mill Creek Lake Park
• Kayak Rental Program
• Update on County Employee Golf League
• Update on Amherst County Day

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Amherst County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on case 2026-121 Tursiella, introduce Haley Alger, and approve minutes from the January 8, 2026 and July 2025 meetings. The agenda also includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order and approving the agenda.

• Public hearing – case 2026-121 Tursiella
• Introduction of Haley Alger
• Approval of minutes for January 8, 2026 meeting
• Approval of minutes for July 2025 meeting
• Approval of agenda

The Board approved variance case 2026-121 for 233 Gouyer Drive, permitting a two‑vehicle metal garage and two accessory sheds in the front yard. The Board also voted to ask the Planning Commission and staff to clarify Section 901 of the Zoning Code. Minutes from the July 2025 meeting were approved, while the January 8, 2026 minutes were tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

• Approved variance case 2026-121 for Tax Map Parcel 147‑A‑182, allowing three front‑yard accessory structures (3‑0)
• Motion to request Planning Commission and staff clarify Section 901 of the Zoning Code (3‑0)
• Motion to table approval of January 8, 2026 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved agenda with addition to discuss Section 901 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m. (3‑0)

General

The Amherst County Emergency Services Council will meet to approve minutes, discuss old business including a budget update, and consider new business items like a mini grant award and volunteer incentives.

• Approval of November 2025 meeting minutes
• Budget update discussion
• Mini grant award
• Volunteer incentive due
• Smoke investigation discussion

Service Authority Board

The Amherst County Service Authority Board will consider the FY 27 budget. It will review engineering services projects for source water modeling and the Route 210 water line. A closed‑session meeting will discuss a possible acquisition of real property.

• Budget FY 27
• Engineering Services – Source Water Modeling
• Engineering Services – Route 210 Water Line
• Closed Session – Discussion or Consideration of Acquisition of Real Property

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several resolutions and administrative requests. The agenda includes discussions on the VDOT Rural Rustic Six Year Road Plan and the appropriation of ARPA funds.

• ARPA Funds Appropriation
• Resolution 2026-4-R regarding Opioid Settlement
• VDOT Rural Rustic Six Year Road Plan
• Resolution 2026-5-R regarding Collective Bargaining
• Request for letter opposing HB 891 and SB 443

The Board adopted the revised Emergency Operations Plan and approved $453,091.58 from ARPA funds to reimburse the Amherst Service Authority. It adopted resolutions to join a $97.6 million opioid settlement, oppose mandatory collective bargaining legislation, and proclaim Building Safety Month. The Board also directed staff to draft a letter opposing HB 891 and SB 443, scheduled a VDOT Rural Rustic Six‑Year Road Plan public hearing for May 19, 2026, and appointed Bill Wise to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted revised Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $453,091.58 ARPA appropriation to reimburse Amherst Service Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-4-R to join $97,625,000 opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-5-R opposing mandatory collective bargaining legislation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-6-R proclaiming Building Safety Month (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft letter to Governor opposing HB 891 and SB 443 (unanimous)
• Scheduled VDOT Rural Rustic Six‑Year Road Plan public hearing for May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Wise to Planning Commission (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a budget workshop to discuss and finalize the county budget. This meeting is focused on the finalization of financial planning for the county.

• Finalization of the county budget

The Board of Supervisors heard a presentation by Finance Director Tracie Morgan on the FY 2027 budget, tax rate analysis, and capital improvement funding options. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will convene a budget workshop. The meeting includes a public hearing on the county tax rate, after approving the agenda and a call to order.

• Public hearing on the county tax rate
• Approval of agenda
• Call to order

The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. After a public hearing on the reassessment tax rate, the Board directed staff to advertise a new real estate tax rate of $0.58 per $100. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (AYE: all 5 supervisors, NAY: none)
• Directed staff to advertise real estate tax rate $0.58/$100 (decision, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (AYE: all 5 supervisors, NAY: none)

General

The Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee will meet on March 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Administrative Office Complex. The agenda includes approval of the Oak Hill mini‑grant application and an updated mini‑grant application, as well as the introduction of new staff member Haley Alger. Additional items are a discussion of a new member, a partnership for a Chamber Award Dinner, spring decorations for wayfinding signage, and approval of a new membership application. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review and approval of Oak Hill mini‑grant application
• Introduction of new staff member Haley Alger
• Discussion of new member and new membership application approval
• Partnership for Chamber Award Dinner
• Spring decorations for wayfinding sign

The committee approved its agenda and the February 24, 2026 meeting minutes, each by a 7‑0 vote. It approved the Oak Hill mini‑grant disbursement and the updated mini‑grant application, both unanimously. Members agreed to forgo spring decorations on the Wayfinding Sign and to present a Business of the Year award at the Chamber Dinner. A new membership application was approved and Haley Alger was introduced as a new staff member.

• Approved agenda with addition for 3540 S Amherst Hwy (7‑0)
• Approved February 24, 2026 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved Oak Hill mini‑grant disbursement
• Approved new membership application (7‑0)
• Approved updated mini‑grant application (7‑0)
• Agreed to forgo spring decorations for Wayfinding Sign
• Decided to present Business of the Year award at Chamber Dinner
• Introduced new staff member Haley Alger

Planning Commission

The Amherst County Planning Commission will convene at 7:00 PM to approve agenda items, hear public comments on special exceptions, review site plans, and discuss vape shops and business beautification.

• Public Hearing for Special Exception requests (Mays & Nichols, Believabuild, Jamey White, Ordinance 2026-4)
• Board of Zoning Appeals request for 2026-121 Tursiella
• Site Plan Review
• Discussion on Vape Shops
• Discussion on Rt 29 Business Beautification Charter

The commission voted unanimously to recommend three land‑use actions to the Board of Supervisors: a special exception for a glamping retreat, a conditional rezoning for two single‑family homes, and an amendment to proffers for a conditional rezoning project. It also voted to table an ordinance changing height and yard requirements, declined to give a recommendation on a front‑yard variance, approved a charter change for the Route 29 Business Beautification Committee, and sent Senate Bill 443 to the Board of Supervisors.

• Recommend approval of Special Exception 2026-089 (glamping retreat) – 6‑0
• Recommend approval of Conditional Rezoning 2026-062 (Cedar Gate Rd) – 6‑0
• Recommend approval of amendment to proffers for Conditional Rezoning 2021-206 – 6‑0
• Table Ordinance 2026-4 (height and yard changes) – 6‑0
• No recommendation to Board of Zoning Appeals for variance 2026-121 – 6‑0
• Approve charter change to Route 29 Business Beautification Committee – 6‑0
• Send Senate Bill 443 to Board of Supervisors – 6‑0

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors met on March 17, 2026 to hold a public hearing on Special Exception 2026-037 for Kevin L. Mays, Special Exception 2026-038 for William E. Maddox, and Ordinance 2026-3 establishing a Units of Safety Program. The consent agenda covered minutes from March 3, 2026, a budget workshop, and an appropriation for the Commonwealth's Attorney. A special presentation featured the Horizon Behavioral Health annual report, and new business included discussion of a Towing Advisory Board.

• Special Exception 2026-037 – Kevin L. Mays
• Special Exception 2026-038 – William E. Maddox
• Ordinance 2026-3 – Units of Safety Program
• Horizon Behavioral Health – Annual Report (special presentation)
• New Business – Towing Advisory Board

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors was briefed on the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority program, current expenditures, and available funding. Prior projects—including a K‑9 unit, drone systems, rapid hair testing, and a taskforce trailer—were reported as complete or in process. No new approvals, denials, or votes were recorded at this meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several budget‑related topics. Items include an insurance update from the Pierce Group, a presentation on long‑term financing for the Capital Improvement Program, a school budget overview, a general budget update, and a review of priorities for outside agencies and non‑profits.

• Pierce Group – Insurance Update
• Davenport Presentation – CIP Long Term Financing
• School Budget Presentation
• Budget Update
• Outside Agency/Non‑Profit Prioritization

The Board of Supervisors examined the 2026 renewal terms for the Local Choice (TLC) health benefits program, including premium increases and coverage details. They also reviewed a financial analysis of the draft FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, existing tax‑supported debt, and potential funding strategies. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

General

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will meet to approve minutes and review departmental reports on revenue and expenditures. The agenda includes updates on community events such as Amherst County Day and the Amherst County Schools Day of Giving.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Review of monthly program participation, revenue, and expenditure reports
• Update on Amherst County Day
• Update on Amherst County Schools Day of Giving
• Update on WSLS 10 Patchwork 250

Agricultural Committee

The Amherst County Agriculture Committee will approve minutes from its February 9, 2026 meeting, introduce three new members, discuss plans for farm tours, consider the proposed budget for the County Fair, and receive a board update on the Kilgore Park Project before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from February 9, 2026 meeting
• Introduce new members Ron Fisher, Barry Bryant, and Myra Parr
• Plan of work: farm tours
• Proposed budget for the County Fair
• Board update on the Kilgore Park Project

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will conduct a first reading of an ordinance regarding the Units of Safety Program. The board will also consider a resolution opposing congressional redistricting and a new web hosting solution.

• First reading of Ordinance 2026-3 Units of Safety Program
• Resolution 2026-3-R Opposition to Congressional Redistricting
• Appropriation of revenue for Social Services and the Sheriff's Office
• Discussion of a Web Hosting Solution
• Update to the Agriculture Committee Charter (ACR 1-3)

The Board approved Civic Plus as the new web‑hosting vendor for Amherst County and appropriated $36,837 from the Unobligated General Fund to cover migration and first‑year hosting costs. The Board also adopted changes to the Agriculture Committee charter, appointed Michael Bryant to the Planning Commission and William Bryant and Myra Parr to the Agriculture Committee, and adopted a resolution opposing congressional redistricting. Additionally, the Board directed staff to advertise Ordinance 2023-3 for a public hearing on March 17, 2026, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved Civic Plus web hosting contract; appropriated $36,837 (5-0)
• Approved changes to Agriculture Committee Charter (ACR 1-3) (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Bryant to Planning Commission, four‑year term (5-0)
• Appointed William Bryant and Myra Parr to Agriculture Committee (terms to 12/31/2028) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-3-R opposing congressional redistricting (5-0)
• Directed staff to advertise Ordinance 2023-3 for public hearing March 17, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including budget workshop minutes and appropriations (5-0)

Service Authority Board

The Amherst County Service Authority Board will discuss several action items, including the allocation of Gateway/ARPA funds, the engineering plan for the Seminole sanitary sewer extension, and the FY27 health insurance proposal. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for the February 3, 2026 draft minutes and the January 2026 financial report, as well as citizen comments and employee recognitions.

• Gateway / ARPA Funds
• Seminole Sanitary Sewer Extension Engineering
• Health Insurance - FY27
• Draft Meeting Minutes - February 3, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Financial Report - January 2026 (consent agenda)

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss several financial matters. Topics include county revenue, the tax rate, operating and maintenance budgets, and capital improvement program and position requests. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of county revenue
• Discussion of tax rate
• Discussion of operating & maintenance budgets
• Discussion of capital improvement program and position requests

The Board of Supervisors heard a presentation of the FY 2027 budget report prepared by Tracie Morgan, Director of Finance. The report detailed a total FY 2027 expense request of $72,959,145 and CIP totals of $4,183,822, along with department cost increases and revenue highlights. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

General

The Amherst County Beautification Committee will consider two mini‑grant applications for projects at 4848 S. Amherst Hwy and 3540 S. Amherst Hwy. The board will also address a voting member replacement, reschedule a breakfast roundtable, discuss crepe myrtle pruning, and approve the 2026 schedule dates.

• Mini‑grant application for 4848 S. Amherst Hwy
• Mini‑grant application for 3540 S. Amherst Hwy
• Voting member replacement
• Rescheduling of the Breakfast Roundtable
• Approval of 2026 schedule dates

The Route 29 Business Beautification Committee unanimously approved its agenda, a $5,000 mini‑grant for 4848 S. Amherst Hwy, a charter‑change recommendation to make the voting member a business owner, and up to $4,999 for crepe myrtle pruning, and set the 2026 meeting dates. It also tabled the mini‑grant request for 3540 S. Amherst Hwy. All motions passed by an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved $5,000 mini‑grant for 4848 S. Amherst Hwy (8-0)
• Tabled mini‑grant request for 3540 S. Amherst Hwy (8-0)
• Recommended charter change to make voting member a business owner (8-0)
• Approved up to $4,999 for crepe myrtle pruning (8-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule dates (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Amherst County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two special exception applications, identified as 2026-037 for Kevin L Mays and 2026-038 for William E Maddox. The commission will also consider a Board of Zoning Appeals request (2026-013 White) and review submitted site plans. Additional discussion items include height requirements in the M-1 Industrial District and a vape shops discussion.

• Public Hearing – Special Exception 2026-037 Kevin L Mays
• Public Hearing – Special Exception 2026-038 William E Maddox
• Board of Zoning Appeals Request 2026-013 White
• Site Plan Review – Site Plans
• Old/New Business – Height Requirements in the M-1 Industrial District

The Planning Commission voted 4‑0 to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve Special Exception 2026‑037 for an automotive repair garage at 3362 S. Amherst Highway and Special Exception 2026‑038 for a short‑term tourist rental at 4820 Elon Road, each with staff‑recommended conditions. The commission also approved agenda changes and appointed a temporary chair, both by 4‑0 votes. Approval of the meeting minutes was tabled by a 4‑0 vote because the chair was absent.

• Recommended approval of Special Exception 2026‑037 (automotive repair garage) – vote 4‑0
• Recommended approval of Special Exception 2026‑038 (short‑term tourist rental) – vote 4‑0
• Approved agenda changes – vote 4‑0
• Appointed Beverly Jones as temporary chair – vote 4‑0
• Tabled approval of minutes due to absent chair – vote 4‑0

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-2 Town Precinct, and consider two special exception requests: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (2025-728) and The Towers LLC (2025-732). The board will also address a contribution to the Amherst Fire Department from Emergency Services Council capital funds and adopt a Transportation Safety Action Plan. Additional items include routine consent agenda approvals and reports from the County Administrator, County Attorney, and various committees.

• Ordinance 2026-2 Town Precinct (public hearing)
• Special Exception 2025-728 Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless
• Special Exception 2025-732 The Towers LLC
• Contribution to Amherst Fire Department from Emergency Services Council capital funds
• Transportation Safety Action Plan

The Board adopted Ordinance 2026-2, establishing a new voting precinct for Town of Amherst. It first denied, then approved with conditions, a special exception for Cellco Wireless, and approved a separate special exception for The Towers LLC. Additional actions included a $1,000 fire‑department contribution, a transportation safety resolution, direction to proceed with the CVTC SMART Scale Option C, and the appointment of Ron Fisher to the Agriculture Committee.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-2 creating new Town of Amherst voting precinct (5‑0)
• Denied Special Exception 2025-728 for Cellco Wireless tower (1‑4)
• Approved Special Exception 2025-728 with conditions (4‑1)
• Approved Special Exception 2025-732 for The Towers LLC with conditions (4‑1)
• Directed staff to proceed with CVTC SMART Scale Option C (5‑0)
• Approved $1,000 contribution to Amherst Fire Department for generator (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Transportation Safety Action Plan – Safe Streets for All resolution (5‑0)
• Appointed Ron Fisher to a four‑year term on the Agriculture Committee (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget workshop on February 17, 2026. The meeting will include a discussion of the current budget overview. Supervisors will also consider department requests and the county’s capital improvement program.

• Current Budget Overview discussion
• Department Requests and Capital Improvement Program

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors was presented with the FY2027 budget report and the 2027‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The minutes contain detailed expense, revenue, and project cost information but do not record any approvals, denials, or votes. No substantive decisions were documented during this meeting.

Agricultural Committee

The Amherst County Agriculture Committee will approve minutes from the January 12 meeting, discuss ideas for its 2026 work plan, and review the committee charter and meeting schedule. It will also announce the 2026 County Fair dates of September 10‑13. The meeting will include open comments, educational opportunities, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of 2026 plan of work ideas
• Review of the Agriculture Committee Charter and 2026 meeting schedule
• Announcement of 2026 County Fair dates: September 10‑13

General

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will consider routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes and reports on program participation, expenditures, and revenue. It will discuss the Kilgore Community Park conceptual plan and the Amherst County Day and Easter Egg Hunt. New business includes setting dates for a senior luncheon and providing an update on 2026 programs, activities, and events.

• Kilgore Community Park Conceptual Plan
• Amherst County Day and Easter Egg Hunt
• Senior Luncheon Dates
• Update on 2026 programs, activities and events
• Introduction of new Advisory Board Member Alonzo Mathews

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a first reading for Ordinance 2026-2 regarding the Town Precinct. Members will also discuss financing for the Gateway Project and options for CVTC SMART Scale.

• First reading of Ordinance 2026-2 Town Precinct
• Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) Appropriation
• Gateway Project Financing
• Ambulance Grant Approval
• CVTC SMART Scale Options

The Board adopted a resolution opposing Virginia House Bill 1377 and approved a 50/50 matching ambulance grant of $150,000, authorizing use of $107,311.80 from the FY26 ambulance allocation and about $60,000 from transferred funds. It also directed staff to advertise a public hearing for a new Town of Amherst voting precinct and to ask the Planning Commission to draft a vape‑shop ordinance. The CVTC SMART Scale study was tabled until the February 17 meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Resolution 2026-1-R (4-0)
• Directed staff to advertise Ordinance 2026-2 public hearing (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including $57,975 OAA appropriation (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-1-R opposing House Bill 1377 (4-0)
• Approved ambulance grant $150,000 and use of $107,311.80 and ~ $60,000 local funds (4-0)
• Tabled CVTC SMART Scale Options until Feb 17, 2026 (4-0)
• Directed staff to ask Planning Commission to draft vape‑shop ordinance (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Service Authority Board

The Amherst County Service Authority Board will consider three action items: a cellular lease agreement for a storage tank on Lyttleton Lane, an ARPA funding grant subrecipient agreement, and a bid award authorization for the Berkshire sanitary sewer extension. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and an informational report. No decisions have been made yet.

• Cellular lease agreement for Lyttleton Lane storage tank
• ARPA funding grant subrecipient agreement
• Bid award authorization for Berkshire sanitary sewer extension

The board approved a cellular lease agreement with Verizon. It deferred the ARPA Funding Grant Subrecipient Agreement pending further information. It authorized the award of the Berkshire sanitary sewer extension contract for $354,276. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Lyttleton Lane Cellular Lease Agreement with Verizon (5-0)
• Deferred ARPA Funding Grant Subrecipient Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized award of Berkshire sanitary sewer extension contract for $354,276 (5-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

General

The Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee will meet to approve the agenda and review mini-grant applications for two properties on South Amherst Highway. The body will also discuss replacing a voting member and rescheduling a breakfast roundtable.

• Review mini-grant applications for 4848 S. Amherst Hwy and 3540 S. Amherst Hwy
• Consider voting member replacement
• Discuss rescheduling the Breakfast Roundtable

Board of Supervisors

The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-1 concerning Planning Commission membership. They will approve a consent agenda that includes the minutes from January 6, 2026 and a memorandum of agreement for an EDA multi-tenant building maintenance contract. New business includes reviewing a memorandum of understanding for solid waste disposal between Amherst and Nelson. Additional reports cover administrator updates, a vape‑shop discussion, and liaison committee reports.

• Ordinance 2026-1 Planning Commission Membership (public hearing)
• MOA for EDA Multi-tenant Building Maintenance (consent agenda)
• MOU - Amherst/Nelson Solid Waste Disposal (new business)
• Vape Shops Discussion (County Attorney's Report)
• Boards/Commissions updates (County Administrator's Report)

The Board approved Ordinance 2026‑1, increasing the Planning Commission’s voting members from six to seven by creating an at‑large seat. It also authorized a solid‑waste disposal MOU with Nelson County, reappointed two members to the EDA Board, and appointed Alonzo Matthews to the Parks and Recreation Board. The agenda, consent items, and meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda with amendment removing Section IX (AYE: Mr. Martin, Mr. Adams, Mr. Pugh, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Tucker; NAY: None)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑1 to add a seventh Planning Commission voting member (AYE: Mr. Martin, Mr. Adams, Mr. Pugh, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Tucker; NAY: None)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including minutes of Jan 6 2026 and MOA for EDA Multi‑tenant Building (AYE: Mr. Martin, Mr. Adams, Mr. Pugh, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Tucker; NAY: None)
• Authorized County Administrator to execute MOU with Nelson County Solid Waste Disposal (AYE: Mr. Martin, Mr. Adams, Mr. Pugh, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Tucker; NAY: None)
• Reappointed Calvin Kennon to District 3 seat on EDA Board for four years (AYE: Mr. Martin, Mr. Adams, Mr. Pugh, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Tucker; NAY: None)
• Reappointed Andrew Proctor to District 1 seat on EDA Board for four years (AYE: Mr. Martin, Mr. Adams, Mr. Pugh, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Tucker; NAY: None)
• Appointed Alonzo Matthews to represent District 5 on Parks & Recreation Board (AYE: Mr. Martin, Mr. Adams, Mr. Pugh, Mrs. Tucker; NAY: Mr. Campbell)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 pm (AYE: Mr. Martin, Mr. Adams, Mr. Pugh, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Tucker; NAY: None)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding special exceptions for Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless) and The Towers LLC. The body will also review height requirements for the M-1 Industrial District and approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing: Special Exception 2025-728 (Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless)
• Public hearing: Special Exception 2025-732 (The Towers LLC)
• Review of height requirements in the M-1 Industrial District
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates

The commission unanimously recommended the Board of Supervisors approve Special Exception 2025-728 for Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless at 257 Trojan Road (Tax Map 148‑A‑65) and Special Exception 2025-732 for The Towers LLC at Tax Map 150‑A‑19. It also approved the 2026 meeting dates and the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes, and directed staff to continue research on height allowances in the M‑1 Industrial District.

• Recommended approval of Special Exception 2025-728 for Verizon tower at 257 Trojan Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Exception 2025-732 for The Towers LLC tower at Tax Map 150‑A‑19 (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates (6-0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended staff research further height allowances in the M‑1 Industrial District

General

The board will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Members will review monthly program, expenditure, and revenue reports and discuss updates regarding Kilgore Community Park.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Advisory Board replacement for John Mann
• Kilgore Community Park update
• Amherst County Park Foundation discussion
• Spring and Summer programs and activities update

Agricultural Committee

The Amherst County Agriculture Committee will meet on Jan. 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM. It will review and vote on the minutes from the Nov. 10, 2025 meeting, discuss a plan of action, and address matters related to the county fair before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of the committee's plan of action
• Discussion of the county fair

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on application 2025-630 submitted by Alson Keyes. The meeting will also approve the agenda, adopt 2026 meeting dates, and approve the July 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on 2025-630 Alson Keyes zoning application
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates (see attachment)
• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes

General

The Amherst County Emergency Services Council will approve the November 2025 meeting minutes. The council will review old business items including ESO NERIS, a toning/call coverage report, and a banquet. New business will address SOG adherence and self‑discipline. Additional items may be raised from the floor.

• Approval of November 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of ESO NERIS (old business)
• Review of toning/call coverage (old business)
• Banquet planning (old business)
• Consideration of SOG adherence and self‑discipline (new business)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to elect officers, appoint liaisons, and adopt rules of procedure for the 2026 year. The body will also consider a first reading of an ordinance regarding Planning Commission membership.

• Ordinance 2026-1 Planning Commission Membership
• Appropriation of revenue for Maintenance
• Appropriation of revenue for Library
• Gateway Project update
• Closed session regarding the Winton property

Service Authority Board

The Amherst County Service Authority Board will hold its regular meeting on January 6, 2026 to elect its chair, vice‑chair and treasurer for the year. The board will consider several consent items, including the minutes from December 2, 2025, a November 2025 financial report, the 2026 meeting schedule, and adoption of a code of ethics. Action items include authorizing a financial consulting service award, approving a cellular lease agreement for a storage tank on Lyttleton Lane, and reviewing an operations center report. The meeting also includes member recognitions and a public comment period.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice‑Chair for 2026
• Appointment of Treasurer for 2026
• Financial Consulting Service Award Authorization
• Cellular Lease Agreement – Lyttleton Lane Storage Tank
• Operations Center Report