Amherst County public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Amherst County Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee will hold a discussion on the Deck the Corridor judging process. It will also discuss plans for a daffodil planting. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.
- Deck the Corridor Judging – discussion
- Daffodil Planting – discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2024-6. The body will also review a subdivision plat and site plan updates.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 2024-6 Flood Hazard Overlay District
- Resolution 2024-11 (Timothy Waldren)
- Subdivision plat approval for River Run Phase 1 Townhouses
- Site plan updates review
- Establishment of 2025 meeting dates
General
The Amherst County Emergency Services Council will approve the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review old‑business items including SOG formatting, the Command Board/ICS structure, and the Honor Guard. New business and any matters raised from the floor will also be considered.
- Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of SOG Formatting
- Discussion of Command Board/ICS
- Discussion of Honor Guard
- Matters from the floor
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hold a walking tour of the Amherst County High School construction and renovation project. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Walking tour of Amherst County High School construction and renovation project
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Special Exception 2024-608 for Mark & Andrea Hamm and Special Exception 2024-620 for Arcola Towers 2, LP. The meeting will also consider the consent agenda, including approval of the December 3, 2024 minutes, and discuss a FY 2025 Library E‑rate grant. Additional reports include the Treasurer's quarterly report and updates from the County Administrator and Attorney.
- Public hearing on Special Exception 2024-608 (Mark & Andrea Hamm)
- Public hearing on Special Exception 2024-620 (Arcola Towers 2, LP)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from December 3, 2024
- New business: consideration of FY 2025 Library E‑rate grant
- Treasurer's quarterly report as of September 30, 2024
General
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will meet to approve minutes and reports, discuss updates on AARP grant projects and pickleball courts, and consider trash can and dog station installations at Seminole Park.
- Approval of December meeting minutes
- Review of AARP grant and Bosse Ball Court update
- Update on Pickleball Courts at Amherst Middle School
- Discussion on Seminole Park trash cans and dog stations
- Department monthly expense and revenue report
Service Authority Board
The Amherst County Service Authority Board will meet to review the FY 2024 financial audit and discuss retirement investment plans. The board will also consider the inclusion of the CVPDC Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- FY 2024 Financial Audit presentation
- Mission Square Retirement Investments / Plans
- CVPDC Hazard Mitigation Plan Inclusion
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will discuss a Safety Action Plan and recognize Temperance Elementary. New business includes a potential service district for Victoria Drive and an appropriation for public‑works truck repair. A closed session will address legal matters concerning the Winton property.
- Potential Service District (Victoria Drive)
- Appropriation for Public Works Truck Repair
- Safety Action Plan Presentation
- Temperance Elementary Recognition
- Closed session on legal matters for Winton property
General
The Route 29 Business Beautification Committee will review its budget, consider mini‑grant applications, discuss a charter modification, and evaluate the top five potential Route 29 projects. The meeting will also address yard sign design, deck‑the‑corridor applications, and a planting date discussion. Additional items include old/new business such as printed merchandise and a presentation date for an award to the Monacan Indian Nation.
- Budget Review (attachment)
- Mini‑Grant Application and fund disbursement
- Revised Charter modification
- Top Five Potential Route 29 BBC Projects discussion
- Deck the Corridor applications from Elite Realty and Amherst Auto and Tire LLC
Planning Commission
The Amherst County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two special exception applications: 2024-608 submitted by Mark & Andrea Hamm and 2024-620 submitted by Arcola Towers 2, LP. The commission will also conduct a non‑public hearing on Resolution 2024‑11, consider a potential code change to subdivision platting requirements, and review a site plan. These items are scheduled for the November 21, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing – Special Exception 2024-608 (Mark & Andrea Hamm)
- Public hearing – Special Exception 2024-620 (Arcola Towers 2, LP)
- Non‑public hearing – Resolution 2024-11
- Potential code change – Subdivision platting requirements
- Site plan review
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hear two special exception requests—2024-557 from Landon J. Coffey and 2024-561 from Thomas G. Hunt and Amber S. Powers. The meeting will also approve a consent agenda that includes minutes, appropriations for leave payouts, revenue for the Sheriff's Office, budget transfers, and funding for public schools. Additional reports from the County Administrator, County Attorney, and various committees will be presented. Citizen comment and other routine business will follow.
- Public hearing on Special Exception 2024-557 (Landon J. Coffey)
- Public hearing on Special Exception 2024-561 (Thomas G. Hunt & Amber S. Powers)
- Consent agenda: Appropriation for Leave Payout
- FY 25 Appropriation of Revenue – Sheriff's Office
- FY 2024 Appropriations and Budget Transfers
General
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will review the county's parks and trail guide brochure. The board will also receive updates on bocce ball court construction and monthly program participation.
- Review and update of the Amherst County Parks and Trail Guide Brochure
- Construction update for the Bocce Ball Court
- Monthly program participation, revenue, and expenditure reports
General
The Amherst County Emergency Services Council will consider approving the minutes from its September 11, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss several old‑business items, including SOG development responses, departmental SOG ideas, accountability board examples, and SOG formatting. No new business items are listed. The meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.
- Approval of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- SOG Development (CO Responses)
- SOGs ideas from each department
- Accountably Board and IC Work Board examples
- Formatting for SOG
Agricultural Committee
The Agriculture Committee will meet to discuss committee membership and the upcoming annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting also includes a review of County Fair committee meetings.
- County Fair committee meetings
- Agriculture Committee membership discussion
- Annual report to Board of Supervisors scheduled for November 19, 2024
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding special exceptions for Landon J Coffey and Thomas G Hunt & Amber S Powers. The body will also discuss an Energy Storage Ordinance and changes to the Route 29 Business Beautification Committee.
- Public hearing for special exception 2024-557 (Landon J Coffey)
- Public hearing for special exception 2024-561 (Thomas G Hunt & Amber S Powers)
- Discussion of Energy Storage Ordinance
- Route 29 Business Beautification Committee charter and staff changes
- Resolution 2024-11
General
The committee is meeting to review its budget and discuss changes to its charter and mini-grant applications for trees. Members will also determine the fourth quarter A+ Improvement Award winner and plan for November daffodil planting.
- Budget review
- Charter change
- Mini-grant application changes for trees
- Removal of committee member
- A+ Improvement Award for Fourth Quarter
General
The Amherst County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will meet on Oct. 21, 2024 at the Monroe Community Center. The board will discuss the ongoing Parks and Recreation Masterplan, a Halloween Spooktacular event, and will set a new date for the November Advisory Board meeting. Administrative reports on program participation, revenue, and a professional certification exam will also be presented.
- Review of the Amherst County Parks and Recreation Masterplan
- Discussion of the Halloween Spooktacular event
- Rescheduling of the November Advisory Board meeting
- Administrator's Monthly Program Participation Report
- Administrator's Monthly Revenue Report
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on a special exception request (2024-504) and a rezoning/conditional zoning request for the Amherst County Economic Development Authority (2024-351). The consent agenda includes approval of the October 1, 2024 minutes and appropriation of Amherst Life Saving Crew funds. New business includes a report from the Lynchburg Regional Airport Authority Board, and a closed session will address legal counsel matters on public safety operations.
- 2024-504 Jessica Maria Jimenez – Special Exception (public hearing)
- 2024-351 EDA of Amherst County – Rezoning/Conditional Zoning (public hearing)
- Consent agenda: approval of October 1, 2024 minutes
- Appropriation of Amherst Life Saving Crew Funds
- New Business: Lynchburg Regional Airport Authority Board Report
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will convene at 5:00 PM at 101 High Street to approve the agenda and hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Seminole Park.
- Seminole Park ribbon cutting ceremony
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Meeting at 101 High Street, Madison Heights
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to review the FY 25 appropriation of revenue for the Sheriff's Office and a 2024 Rules of Procedure amendment. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the disposition of public real property in District 3 and the Winton property.
- FY 25 Appropriation of Revenue - Sheriff's Office
- 2024 Rules of Procedure Amendment
- VACO Achievement Awards for Amherst County Fire Training Facility
- Closed session regarding real property in District 3
- Closed session regarding the Winton property
Service Authority Board
The Amherst County Service Authority Board will consider renewing its VWP permit. It will also approve the consent agenda items, including the draft minutes and the draft monthly financial report for September 3, 2024. The meeting includes time for citizen comments, an informational report, and other board matters.
- Amherst County Service Authority VWP Permit Renewal
- Draft Meeting Minutes for the September 3, 2024 Board meeting
- Draft Monthly Financial Report – September 3, 2024
- Citizen Comment period
- Informational Report – October 1, 2024
General
The Amherst County Business Beautification Committee will discuss several items, including the top five projects, a landscaping initiative application, the county fair signup schedule, and a holiday decorating contest. The meeting also includes a budget review for the committee's activities. Routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and old business will be addressed.
- Discussion of Top Five Projects
- Landscaping Initiative Application
- County Fair signup schedule
- Holiday Decorating Contest discussion and entry form
- Budget Review
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request by the EDA of Amherst County and a special exception request from Jessica Maria Jimenez. The body will also review Resolution 2024-11 and conduct a site plan review.
- Public hearing: 2024-351 EDA of Amherst County (Rezoning/Conditional Zoning)
- Public hearing: 2024-504 Jessica Maria Jimenez (Special Exception)
- Public hearing: Resolution 2024-11 (Waldren)
- Site Plan Review
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to conduct training with County Attorney Mark Popovich. No other substantive business or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Training with County Attorney Mark Popovich
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding a solar siting agreement and three land-use requests. The meeting also includes several appropriation requests and the FY 2026 budget calendar.
- Public hearing: 2024-374 Solar Siting Agreement
- Public hearing: 2024-393 Jennifer Lloyd Fisher Special Exception
- Public hearing: 2024-402 Arcola Towers I, LP Special Exception
- Public hearing: 2024-406 Jonathan Scruggs Rezoning
- FY 2026 Budget Calendar
Agricultural Committee
The Amherst County Agriculture Committee will meet on September 16, 2024 at the Administration Building, 153 Washington Street. The committee will approve the minutes from its August 12, 2024 meeting, consider matters related to the County Fair, and discuss a 2024 Drought Resolution. No contracts, funding, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from August 12, 2024 meeting
- Discuss County Fair
- Discuss 2024 Drought Resolution
General
The Emergency Services Council is meeting to review standard operating guidelines and capital budget development. The body will also discuss an Incident Command/Accountability Board.
- SOG development for Brush Fires, Hazmat, and MVA
- Capital Budget Development
- Incident Command/Accountability Board
- Honor Guard
General
The Amherst County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will meet on September 9, 2024 at the Monroe Community Center. The board will hear reports on program participation, department revenue and expenditures, the status of Mill Creek Lake and swimming, Seminole Park construction, and the department masterplan. New business includes a report on upcoming programs, activities and events, and an update to the Special Event Permit and County Code. No specific motions or votes are listed in the agenda.
- Report on new and upcoming programs, activities and events
- Update to the Special Event Permit and County Code
- Status report of Mill Creek Lake and Swimming
- Status report of Seminole Park Construction
- Update on the Department Masterplan
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution regarding a disaster area and a carryforward appropriation for Public Works. The meeting includes a special presentation on a school construction grant and a report on project statuses.
- Resolution 2024-10-R Disaster Area
- Carryforward Appropriation for Public Works
- Special Presentation: School Construction Grant
- Closed session regarding real property in Districts 1 and 2
- Closed session regarding public safety operations
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Service Authority Board will meet on September 3, 2024 at the Administration Building, 153 Washington Street. The meeting includes approval of the agenda, review of draft minutes from the August 6, 2024 board meeting, and a draft August 2024 financial report. An action item is the consideration of a USGS Stream Gage Funding Agreement. An informational report will also be presented.
- Review and approve draft minutes from the August 6, 2024 ACSA Board meeting
- Review and approve the draft August 2024 monthly financial report
- Consider the USGS Stream Gage Funding Agreement
- Receive an informational report dated September 3, 2024
General
The committee will discuss candidates for the A+ Improvement Award, including Andersons Country Market II. They will consider a bulb planting initiative and review the top five projects such as a landscaping initiative, gateway sign updates, and banner samples. The meeting also includes discussion of the Rt. 29 Business Christmas decorating contest and a review of the budget.
- A+ Improvement Award candidates (Andersons Country Market II)
- Bulb planting discussion
- Landscaping Initiative Application
- Updating Gateway Amherst signs within the corridor
- Rt. 29 Business Christmas decorating contest
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding procurement and confined livestock facilities ordinances, as well as specific rezoning and special exception requests. The meeting also includes a discussion on a Monument Committee recommendation and a closed session regarding public real property in District 2.
- Ordinance 2024-4 regarding Procurement
- Ordinance 2024-5 regarding Confined Livestock Facilities
- Special Exception 2024-222 for Shimp Engineering Campground
- Rezoning 2024-338 for Accupoint Surveying & Design
- Special Exception 2024-343 for Ebenezer Road Solar 1, LLC
Planning Commission
The Amherst County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on three special exception applications (Partridge Creek Solar LLC, Jennifer Lloyd Fisher, Arcola Towers I, LP) and consider a rezoning request from Jonathan Scruggs. The commission will also review a site plan and discuss battery storage. Standard agenda items such as calls, comments, and approval of minutes are also included.
- 2024-375 Partridge Creek Solar LLC – Special Exception
- 2024-393 Jennifer Lloyd Fisher – Special Exception
- 2024-402 Arcola Towers I, LP – Special Exception
- 2024-406 Jonathan Scruggs – Rezoning
- Battery Storage discussion (old/new business)
General
The Amherst County Emergency Services Council will meet to discuss strategic planning and five-year capital improvement purchases. The body will also review a draft commercial fire alarm list and discuss standard operating guidelines for mutual aid.
- Five-Year Capital Improvement Purchases (CIP)
- Draft Commercial Fire Alarm List for Truck-1
- SOG Development for Mutual/Automatic Aid and Nature Codes
- Discussion on MVA, Brush Fires, and Hazmat Incidents
- Background check review
General
The board is meeting to review monthly program and financial reports. Members will discuss updates on park construction and facility maintenance. The meeting also includes planning for the Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat and fair volunteers.
- Coolwell Park Bocce Ball Court update
- Seminole Park construction update
- Mill Creek Lake Park swimming closure status
- Coolwell Park women's bathroom sinks update
- Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat planning
Service Authority Board
The Service Authority Board will review the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Audit, approve investment of authority funds, and discuss Town Center Development. The meeting also includes approval of an engineering agreement for the Campbell Street Low Pressure Collection System and a resolution regarding VDOT land use surety.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Audit
- Engineering Agreement for Campbell St. Low Pressure Collection System
- ACSA Resolution 2024-A-002-R regarding VDOT Land Use Surety
- ARPA Funding Grant Subrecipient Agreement
- Discussion of Town Center Development
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 2024-4 on procurement and Ordinance 2024-5 on confined livestock facilities. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as the FY 2024 appropriation for the Sheriff's Office and the 2024 Personal Property Tax Relief Act. Additional business will cover taser policy for the Sheriff's Office and an ARPA subrecipient agreement.
- Ordinance 2024-4 – Procurement (first read)
- Ordinance 2024-5 – Confined Livestock Facilities (first read)
- FY 24 Appropriation of Revenue – Sheriff's Office
- 2024 Personal Property Tax Relief Act
- Tasers – Sheriff's Office
General
The committee is meeting to review five potential projects for Route 29 beautification. The agenda also includes discussions on colors, logos, and a budget review.
- Top five potential Route 29 BBC projects
- Budget review
- Colors and logos
- Whitten Monelison Chapel
- Sheriffs Night Out
Board of Zoning Appeals
This meeting agenda contains only procedural items. The board will elect officers and approve minutes from January 11, 2024. No specific zoning cases or public hearings are listed for this session.
- Election of officers
- Approval of January 11, 2024, minutes