Appomattox County, Virginia

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Electoral Board

This meeting focuses on canvassing the August 4, 2026 election, including an initial review and continuation of the canvass. The board will also plan for a provisional ballot meeting on August 5 and set staffing levels and ballot order for the November 3, 2026 election. Certification of the election is scheduled for August 10.

• Review of the August 4, 2026 election – initial canvass
• Provisional meeting scheduled for 9 AM on August 5, 2026
• Continue canvass of the election
• Plan staffing level for November 3, 2026 election
• Plan ballot order (range) for November 3, 2026 election

Electoral Board

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Electoral Board

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Electoral Board

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

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Electoral Board

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Electoral Board

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors will consider an additional $252,803 for the school system's FY 2027 budget and a 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment for county employees. The meeting also includes approvals for invoices, budget transfers, and library board appointments.

• School funding increase of $252,803
• 1.5% COLA increase for county employees
• Library Director salary adjustment of $3,131
• Invoices totaling $1,624,171 for payment
• Library Board of Trustees appointments

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board is holding a special meeting on July 16, 2026, to conduct a review of the Director of Elections. The board will also finalize a training schedule for election officers ahead of the August 4 primary, with sessions planned for multiple precincts.

• Review for Director of Elections
• Training schedule for 8/4/26 primary: Precincts 101, 201, 202 on 7/16/26 at 2 PM
• Training for Precincts 301, 302 & Alternates moved to old BOS room (CVCC – CH precinct) on 7/21/26
• Chiefs-A/Cs training for Precincts 101, 201, 301 & 401 on 7/22/26
• Miscellaneous training on 7/30/25 (likely typo, possibly 7/30/26) at School Board meeting room

Planning Commission

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will review and approve amended minutes from the previous meeting, discuss the April Special Election reimbursement of $10,161.30, and consider multiple preparations for the August Dual Primary—including training new officers, staffing requests, ADA updates, and an advertising proposal. The board also plans to evaluate the General Registrar and schedule training sessions for July.

• Review and approve or alter previous meeting's amended minutes
• April Special Election reimbursement of $10,161.30 (43% of total spent)
• Request for 4.5 OOEs at Spout Spring for August dual primary
• ADA updates on election districts in August discussed for assignments
• Advertising proposal for voter outreach

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on amending tax due dates and relocating the Piney Mountain District polling place from Quail Run Wedding Building to Oakville Ruritan Building. Action items include adopting a 2% employee bonus ordinance, approving the FY 2027 Budget Appropriations Resolution ($ needed), and granting a special event permit for the July 4th fireworks display. The consent agenda covers invoices totaling $644,927.74, tax refunds, and various fund transfers.

• Public hearing on amending Code §3.7-63 to allow the Board to extend tax due dates upon Treasurer's recommendation
• Public hearing to relocate Piney Mountain polling place to 181 Piney Mountain Road (Oakville Ruritan Building)
• Ordinance to provide 2% bonuses to full-time county employees based on June 2026 salary
• FY 2027 Budget Appropriations Resolution to fund county, school, and social services starting July 1, 2026
• Special event permit for July 3 fireworks at 10063 Red House Road (Cole's Farm) by Francisco Display Fireworks, LLC

Planning Commission

Electoral Board

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is reviewing the 4/21/26 Special Election and planning logistics for the August Dual Primary and November 3, 2026 General Election. Discussions include early voting hours, officer training schedules, and candidate updates for local offices.

• August Dual Primary early voting start date: June 18, 2026
• Proposed Sunday early voting hours: 11 AM to 4 PM
• Filing deadline for full term offices: June 16, 2026, 7 PM
• Filing deadline for Pamplin Town Council Special Election: August 14, 2026, 4:30 PM
• Training schedule for Officers in Charge (OOE) and Chiefs from July 13 to July 30

Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several budget and tax actions, including adopting the FY 2027 Consolidated Budget of $60,567,184 and the 2026 tax levy resolution. It will also adopt a resolution to finance up to $10 million in bonds for the Kappa Sigma National Headquarters and Museum expansion near 1622 Scottsville Road. Public hearings will be held on the VDOT Secondary Six‑Year Plan and a proposed increase to the income limit for the elderly and disabled property tax exemption. Additional items include a personal‑property tax relief program and various appointments.

• Adopt FY 2027 Consolidated Budget – $60,567,184
• Adopt 2026 Tax Levy Resolution
• Adopt resolution to issue up to $10,000,000 bonds for Kappa Sigma expansion at 1622 Scottsville Rd
• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary Six‑Year Plan (FY 2027‑2032) and construction budget
• Public hearing on amendment to elderly/disabled property tax exemption, raising income limit to $45,000

The Board adopted the Central Virginia Safety Action Plan, supporting a goal to cut roadway fatalities by 50% by 2045. It also approved the Virginia Department of Transportation’s 2027‑2032 Secondary Six‑Year Road Plan and the associated construction priority list. The County amended its tax exemption for elderly and disabled persons, raising income limits and adjusting caps. Additionally, the Board authorized public hearings on a tax‑due‑date amendment and on moving the Oakville voting precinct.

• Adopted Central Virginia Safety Action Plan – approved (5‑yes)
• Approved VDOT Secondary Six‑Year Plan (2027‑2032) and 2027 Construction Priority List – approved (5‑yes)
• Amended tax exemption for elderly and disabled persons – approved (5‑yes)
• Authorized public hearing on tax‑due‑date amendment – approved (5‑yes)
• Authorized public hearing on relocating Oakville voting precinct – approved (5‑yes)
• Approved meeting agenda – approved (5‑yes)

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed and approved the March 11, 2026 minutes unanimously. After discussion, the commissioners reached consensus to keep communication off email and text, citing FOIA concerns. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Continued not utilizing email or text communication (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2027 budget for the County, Schools, and DSS. The total proposed budget is $60,567,184. The Board is scheduled to vote on the budget on May 18, 2026.

• Public Hearing: Proposed FY 2027 Budget
• Budget Amount: $60,567,184
• Upcoming Vote: Monday, May 18, 2026

The Board of Supervisors accepted the meeting agenda as presented. No public comments were received on the proposed FY 2027 budget, and the public hearing was closed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted agenda as presented (all members present voting yes)
• Closed public hearing (all members present voting yes)
• Adjourned meeting (all members present voting yes)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is meeting to discuss preparations for the August Primary, including training schedules and ballot order. The board will also appoint new Officers of Election (OOEs) for the remainder of a one-year term.

• Appointment of new Officers of Election (OOEs) for the remainder of a 1-year term
• Discussion of August Primary training schedules for July 13, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 30
• Review of April Special Election recap
• Closed session regarding OOE personnel issues and August staffing
• Discussion of ballot order based on Republican primary turnout ranges of 4.4% to 16.2%

The Appomattox County Electoral Board approved the applications of Marie Leslie, Jessica Hammon, Denise DiAngelo, and Lori Mitchell for Officer of Election positions by a 3‑0 vote. The board then entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters, also approved 3‑0, and later certified the closed‑session scope. The meeting was adjourned on a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Officer of Election appointments for Marie Leslie, Jessica Hammon, Denise DiAngelo, and Lori Mitchell (3-0)
• Moved to closed session to discuss personnel matters (3-0)
• Certified that no business beyond the closed session was taken (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing on a proposed real property tax increase. The county proposes a rate of 0.45 cents per $100 of assessed value. Staff recommends that, after receiving public comments, the board consider adopting the proposed rate. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on proposed real property tax increase – rate 0.45 cents per $100 assessed value

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors voted 4‑1 to adopt a real‑property tax rate of .45 cents per $100 of assessed value. The Board also unanimously approved a resolution ending the local emergency and associated burn ban, effective April 30, 2026.

• Adopted real‑property tax increase of .45 cents per $100 assessed value (4‑1)
• Approved resolution ending local emergency and burn ban as of April 30, 2026 (5‑0)
• Amended agenda to add emergency‑burn‑ban resolution (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (5‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing regarding a request to issue up to $10 million in revenue bonds for the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund and Scottsville Road Holdings, LLC. The funds are intended for the expansion of National Headquarters and Museum facilities in Albemarle County. The body will also review financial updates and an urgent care facility project.

• Public hearing on $10,000,000 bond issuance for Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund/SCOTTSVILLE ROAD HOLDINGS LLC
• Payment of $2,950.00 to M. Kevin Bailey, PLLC for legal services
• Reimbursement of $175.62 to Garet K. Bosiger for Project Cloud
• Update on urgent care facility project

The Authority unanimously approved both the Initial Approval and Final Resolutions for a $10,000,000 bond to expand the National Kappa Sigma Fraternity Museum. It also unanimously approved payment of two bills: a $175.62 reimbursement to Garet K. Bosiger and a $2,950.00 legal services invoice to M. Kevin Bailey. The board entered a closed session on matters related to Project Cloud, then unanimously certified that only exempt public business was discussed, but no action was taken on the certification resolution.

• Approved minutes from March 23 and March 30 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $175.62 reimbursement and $2,950.00 legal services bill (unanimous)
• Approved Initial Approval Resolution for $10M bond issuance (unanimous)
• Approved Final Resolution for $10M bond issuance (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session on Project Cloud matters (unanimous)
• Certified closed‑session compliance but took no action on the certification resolution (roll‑call all aye, no action taken)

Electoral Board

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board will hold a special election on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Voters in precincts 101‑Vera, 102‑Pamplin, 201‑Chap, 202‑Spout Spring, 301‑US 460, 302‑Stonewall, 401‑Courthouse, and 501‑Oakville will be asked to vote Yes or No on a proposed constitutional amendment. The amendment would allow the Virginia General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to improve fairness in upcoming elections, with the standard redistricting process resuming after the 2030 census.

• Proposed constitutional amendment: allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts for upcoming elections, with standard redistricting resuming after the 2030 census.
• Special election ballot covering precincts 101‑Vera, 102‑Pamplin, 201‑Chap, 202‑Spout Spring, 301‑US 460, 302‑Stonewall, 401‑Courthouse, and 501‑Oakville.

The board voted 3‑0 to delegate opening of the 1A envelopes to the General Registrar and Deputy Registrar. It then passed all provisional ballot envelopes to the General Registrar for verification by a 3‑0 vote. Later, the board voted 3‑0 to reject provisional ballots that could not be verified with ID after attempts to contact voters. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Delegated opening of 1A envelopes to GR and Deputy Registrar (3-0)
• Passed provisional ballot envelopes to GR for verification (3-0)
• Rejected provisional ballots lacking verifiable ID after contact attempts (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved an amendment to the County Code adding Hospital to Home LLC as a recognized medical transport service and authorized it to operate ambulance services in Appomattox County. The Board also scheduled public hearings for the Elderly/Disabled tax‑relief amendment and the Secondary Road Six‑Year Plan, and approved a $100,000 contribution to the county FFA building project.

• Adopted amendment to Code Chapter 15.2‑6(C) recognizing Hospital to Home LLC as EMS provider (unanimous yes votes)
• Authorized staff to schedule and advertise a public hearing on May 18, 2026 for Elderly/Disabled tax‑relief amendment (yes votes from all five members)
• Authorized staff to schedule and advertise a public hearing on May 18, 2026 for the Secondary Road Six‑Year Plan (yes votes from all five members)
• Approved $100,000 county contribution to the FFA Barn Project and authorized resubmission of the AFID grant (yes votes from all five members)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to discuss the FY 2027 budget. This is a planning meeting to review financial allocations for the upcoming fiscal year.

• FY 2027 budget discussion

The board approved a .45 per $100 real estate tax rate increase (3‑2) and directed the excess funds to a School Construction Fund (all members voting yes). It also authorized special called meetings for a tax‑levy public hearing on April 30 and a FY27 budget hearing on May 11 (both unanimous), confirmed a one‑year $30,000 workforce development commitment, and entered a closed session to discuss Appomattox Town Water bargaining.

• Approved real estate tax rate of .45 per $100 (3-2 vote)
• Designated over‑equalized tax amount to School Construction Fund (all members voting yes)
• Authorized staff to schedule and advertise Special Called Meeting for tax‑levy hearing on April 30, 2026 (all members voting yes)
• Authorized staff to schedule and advertise Special Called Meeting for FY27 budget hearing on May 11, 2026 (all members voting yes)
• Confirmed one‑year $30,000 Workforce Development commitment (board discussion and confirmation)
• Amended agenda to add Closed Session discussion (all members present voting yes)
• Entered Closed Session to discuss Appomattox Town Water bargaining position (all members voting yes)

Planning Commission

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will first review and possibly amend the previous meeting's minutes. It will then hold a closed session to discuss a security review with the County Administrator and Director of IT, and a personnel issue. The board will appoint new OOE members for one year and provide updates on the April special election, including ballot ordering, early‑voting problems, and staffing changes. Additional items include the August primary schedule and training sessions for election staff.

• Review and approve or alter previous meeting’s minutes
• Closed session: security review with County Administrator and Director of IT
• Closed session: OOE personnel issue
• Appoint new OOE members for a one‑year term
• April special election: early‑voting issue (one ballot mis‑numbered, 9‑minute delay)

The Electoral Board approved Debbie Carson and Lynwood Woodford as Officers of Election for the April 21, 2026 election and other 2026 elections, voting 3‑0. The board also entered and exited two closed sessions—first to discuss computer security and later to discuss precinct personnel placement—each time voting unanimously to close and reopen. Ballot and staffing numbers were set based on an estimated 65% voter turnout, and chief training topics were discussed.

• Approved Debbie Carson and Lynwood Woodford as Officers of Election (3-0)
• Closed session on computer security approved (3-0)
• Reopened session after security discussion (unanimous)
• Closed session on precinct personnel placement approved (3-0)
• Reopened session after personnel discussion (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session to review several items. Topics include a discussion of the tax levy, a request for proposals on employee health insurance, and a capital improvement program discussion. The board will also hear presentations on tax relief for the elderly or handicapped and residential trash pickup options.

• RFP for employee health insurance (presented by Purchasing Agent John Spencer)
• Tax Relief for the Elderly and/or Handicapped (presented by Commissioner Sara Henderson)
• Tax Levy Discussion
• RFP for residential trash pickup (presented by John Spencer and Johnnie Roark)
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Discussion

The Board approved two employee health‑insurance options, a Key Advantage 1000 plan and a High‑Deductible HSA plan, by a 4‑1 vote. It increased the tax‑relief limit for the elderly and handicapped to $500 per year with a unanimous vote. The Board also contracted TRC Company for engineering and permitting services to expand the landfill, and adopted a resolution opposing state‑mandated collective bargaining legislation, both unanimously. Additionally, staff were directed not to accept any residential trash‑pickup bids.

• Approved Key Advantage 1000 and High‑Deductible HSA health plans (4‑1)
• Increased tax‑relief limit to $500 per year for elderly/handicapped (5‑0)
• Contracted TRC Company for landfill engineering and permitting services (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution opposing mandatory collective bargaining legislation (HB 1263/SB 378) (5‑0)
• Decided not to accept any residential trash‑pickup bids (staff notification)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved a motion to convene a closed session on Project Cloud, with the motion carried unanimously. A certification resolution confirming the legality of the closed session was adopted, with all six members voting aye. The board recorded a "No Action Taken" after the certification. A financing request from Scottsville Road Holdings was presented, but no vote outcome was recorded.

• Closed session on Project Cloud approved (unanimous)
• Certification resolution adopted (Smith, Jones, Richardson, Nash, Bosiger, Tanner all aye)
• No Action Taken recorded after certification

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority board approved the February 23, 2026 minutes and ratified payment of two invoices. The board unanimously recommended Mr. Faber Jamerson to fill the vacant director seat. A special closed‑session meeting was scheduled for March 30, 2026 to receive legal advice on Project Cloud.

• Approved February 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of Town of Appomattox invoice $116.35 (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of Farmville News Media LLC invoice $123.32 (unanimous)
• Recommended Mr. Faber Jamerson to fill board vacancy (unanimous)
• Set special closed‑session meeting for March 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan concerning utility-scale solar energy farms. The meeting also includes a request to authorize Hospital to Home, LLC as a medical transport provider.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Chapter 19.6-97 regarding utility-scale solar energy farms
• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan amendment regarding the Approach to Renewable Energy
• Resolution to authorize Hospital to Home, LLC to provide EMS transport services
• Approval of invoices totaling $813,202.64
• Appointment of representatives to the Western Virginia EMS Council and DSS Advisory Board

The Board amended the agenda to add an E911 furniture donation item and then approved the agenda as amended. After a public hearing, the Board voted to adopt the proposed amendments to Chapter 19.6‑97, the utility‑scale solar energy farm zoning ordinance. The vote on the ordinance was unanimous.

• Amended agenda to add Action Item #8A – E911 Furniture Donation (5‑0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5‑0)
• Adopted amendments to Chapter 19.6‑97 Utility‑Scale Solar Energy Farm (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the January 14, 2026 meeting minutes. By consensus the Commission directed staff to place an outdoor shooting range zoning amendment on a future agenda. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Jan. 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to place outdoor shooting range ordinance amendment on future agenda (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote to enter a closed session for limited legal consultation on probable litigation and advice related to a proposed data center project. If time permits, the Board will discuss budget matters. The agenda also lists the next regular meeting on March 16 and a budget work session on March 31.

• Motion to enter closed session for legal consultation on probable litigation and a data center project
• Budget discussion scheduled only if time remains
• Upcoming regular meeting on March 16, 2026 at 333 Court Street
• Upcoming budget work session on March 31, 2026 at 333 Court Street

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to enter a closed session at 7:26 p.m. for consultation with legal counsel regarding the proposed data center project. The joint work session with the School Board was adjourned by consensus at 6:39 p.m., and the budget work session was adjourned by consensus at 8:50 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Closed session authorized (vote unanimous) at 7:26 p.m.
• Joint work session with School Board adjourned by consensus
• Budget work session adjourned by consensus

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board will meet to appoint officers of election, review ballot order for an April special election, and discuss training for election paperwork and envelopes.

• Appoint officers of election for April 21, 2026
• Review ballot order for April Special Election
• Review Locality Election Security Standards (LESS) status
• Set date for Train-the-Trainer for Chief's Paperwork and Envelope Training
• Discuss EPB training for officers of election

The Electoral Board approved the meeting minutes and added two new Officers of Election, Mark Schuppin and Dana Bosiger, by unanimous vote. It decided that future part‑time election preparation work will be funded through the Board’s budget instead of the General Registrar’s budget. The Board also voted 3‑0 to limit ballot orders to 60% of registered voters and approved the complete 2026 OOE list. The meeting was adjourned on a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Officers of Election Mark Schuppin and Dana Bosiger (3-0)
• Decided future part‑time election prep work will be budgeted under EB budget
• Authorized capping ballot orders at 60% of registered voters (3-0)
• Approved complete OOE list for 2026 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session. Building Official Lonny Hamlett and Animal Control Officer Willis Voisine will appear to discuss their FY 2027 budget needs. The agenda also lists upcoming joint County/School Board and regular Board meetings in March. No formal decisions are noted for this session.

• Building Official Lonny Hamlett to discuss FY 2027 budget
• Animal Control Officer Willis Voisine to discuss FY 2027 budget
• Joint County/School Board Work Session scheduled for March 10, 2026
• Regular Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026
• Additional Budget Work Session scheduled for March 31, 2026

The Board voted to amend the agenda to add Sheriff Richardson’s FY2027 budget appearance, then approved the amended agenda. All members present voted yes on each motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. with a unanimous yes vote.

• Amended agenda to add Sheriff Richardson’s FY2027 budget appearance (all present voted yes)
• Approved the amended agenda (all present voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:52 p.m. (all present voted yes)

Electoral Board

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority voted unanimously to end its contract with Mark Popovich of Guynn Waddell, P.C. and to retain attorney M. Kevin Bailey at a retainer of $1,000 per month plus $300 per hour. The board also approved posting future meeting minutes online, ratified two vendor payments, and set the location for the March public information meeting on the data‑center project. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Terminate legal counsel Mark Popovich (Guynn Waddell, P.C.) – unanimous
• Retain attorney M. Kevin Bailey at $1,000/month and $300/hour – unanimous
• Authorize posting approved minutes online starting 2026 – unanimous
• Ratify payment to Dickerson Surveying Inc. $11,500.00 – unanimous
• Ratify payment to Farmville News Media LLC $221.64 – unanimous
• Approve same officer nominations as prior year – unanimous
• Approve location change for March public info meeting to 333 Court Street – consensus
• Authorize clerk to send updated NDA with AVAIO to legal counsel for review – unanimous

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to relocate the Piney Mountain District polling place from the Oakville Ruritan Building (181 Piney Mountain Road) to the Quail Run Wedding Building (1433 Piney Mountain Road). It will also consider three resolutions: honoring National FFA Week (Feb 21‑28 2026), reaffirming the county as a Second Amendment Sanctuary, and declaring a local emergency for winter storm Fern (Jan 23‑26 2026). The Board will schedule public hearings for utility‑scale solar farm zoning amendments and a comprehensive‑plan renewable‑energy policy amendment for the March 16, 2026 meeting, and will review invoices totaling $610,536.82.

• Public hearing to amend the polling place location from 181 Piney Mountain Rd to 1433 Piney Mountain Rd.
• Resolution honoring National FFA Week, Feb 21‑28 2026.
• Resolution reaffirming Appomattox County as a Second Amendment Sanctuary.
• Declaration of a Local Emergency for winter storm Fern (Jan 23‑26 2026).
• Scheduling public hearings on utility‑scale solar farm zoning amendments and a comprehensive‑plan renewable‑energy policy amendment (both for March 16, 2026).

The Board adopted a resolution recognizing National FFA Week (Feb. 21‑28, 2026). It authorized the County Administrator to enter a grant agreement with the Opioid Abatement Fund for the Substance Use Reentry Program at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail. The Board also amended the County Code to relocate the Piney Mountain District polling place from the Oakville Ruritan Building to the Quail Run Wedding Building. All actions were carried by unanimous vote of members present.

• Adopted National FFA Week resolution (unanimous yes vote)
• Authorized grant agreement for Substance Use Reentry Program (unanimous yes vote)
• Amended Code §3.2-12 to relocate Piney Mountain polling place (unanimous yes vote)
• Approved agenda revision moving two items before public comment (unanimous yes vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget work session to hear funding requests for the 2027 fiscal year. Various organizations and department heads will appear to discuss their financial needs and program benefits.

• FY 2027 funding for Robert E. Lee Soil & Water Conservation District
• FY 2027 funding for Virginia Legal Aid Society
• FY 2027 funding for The American Civil War Museum
• FY 2027 funding for Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department
• FY 2027 budget request for J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda with all members present voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:19 p.m. after a unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were made during this budget work session.

• Agenda approved (all members present voting yes)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m. (all members present voting yes)

Electoral Board

The board will first consider the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then appoint new or one‑year officers of elections (OOEs). The main focus is the April 21 special election, including ballot order, the number of OOEs per precinct, appointments of OOEs, and cleaning of two county‑owned precincts. The board will also discuss the Locality Election Security Standards (LESS) process.

• Approve or amend minutes from the prior meeting
• Appoint new or one‑year OOEs
• Set ballot order suggestion at 30% for the April 21 special election
• Decide on 3 or 3.5 OOEs per precinct for the April 21 election
• Approve cleaning of two county‑owned precincts for elections

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The 1‑year appointments for Officers of Election were approved by a 3‑0 vote. New "I Voted" stickers were reviewed and approved. The meeting was adjourned by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Officer of Election 1-year appointments (3-0)
• "I Voted" stickers approved (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget work session. The meeting includes a scheduled appearance by Sheriff Richardson to discuss the FY 2027 department budget.

• FY 2027 Sheriff's department budget discussion

The Board approved its agenda and directed the County Administrator to post Planning Commission minutes online. It voted to enter a closed session for discussion of prospective employee matters, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Directed County Administrator to post Planning Commission minutes to website (5-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

General

Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for the Rifleman's Resort outdoor shooting range, covering 571.66 acres off Wildway Road, with the Planning Commission recommending approval 6‑1. A separate hearing will consider an amendment to the cemetery zoning ordinance that would remove the minimum lot size requirement, also recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The meeting will also address a LightShift Energy siting agreement for a battery storage facility, and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and FY 2027 budget work session calendar.

• Public Hearing: CUP for Rifleman's Resort (outdoor shooting range) on parcels totaling 571.66 acres off Wildway Road; Planning Commission recommended approval 6‑1.
• Public Hearing: Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 19.6-87.2 to eliminate minimum cemetery lot size; Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval.
• Public Hearing: LightShift Energy LLC siting agreement for a battery storage facility at the Appomattox Center for Business and Commerce, including a $10,000 capital payment and $10,000 charitable contribution.
• Adopt the 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting schedule (3rd Monday each month, with holiday adjustment).
• Adopt the FY 2027 budget work session calendar (dates and times).

The Board voted 3‑2 to approve a conditional use permit for Benton W. Bowman’s outdoor shooting range with ten conditions. It also approved scheduling a public hearing on Feb. 17, 2026 to consider moving a polling place, and passed several procedural motions unanimously. Two motions to table the shooting‑range permits failed.

• Approved conditional use permit for Rifleman's Resort (CUP25870) 3‑2
• Scheduled public hearing on Feb. 17, 2026 for polling‑place amendment (5‑0)
• Motion to table CUP250870 died (no second)
• Motion to table CUP25870 until Feb. 17 failed 2‑3
• Recess approved for 6 minutes (5‑0)
• Continue meeting past bylaw time approved (5‑0)
• Agenda accepted as submitted (5‑0)
• Motion to continue meeting past bylaw time carried (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission elected Sarah Blackwell as Chairman and Cathryn Mobley as Vice‑Chairman, both unanimously. It approved the December 10, 2025 minutes and the consent agenda without dissent. The commission voted 6‑1 to recommend approval of the utility‑scale solar zoning ordinance amendments and the Comprehensive Plan renewable‑energy policy statement, sending them to the Board of Supervisors. Commissioners also agreed to cancel the February meeting by consent.

• Sarah Blackwell elected Chairman (unanimous)
• Cathryn Mobley elected Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved by unanimous consent
• December 10, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of utility‑scale solar zoning amendments and renewable‑energy policy (6‑1, O’Brien dissenting)
• February meeting canceled by consent (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will review and possibly amend the minutes from the prior meeting. It will consider the FY 26 budget and discuss proposals for the FY 27 budget. The board will also address the schedule for 2026 elections, precinct payments, and updates on precinct chiefs and the LMS system.

• Review and approve or alter previous meeting’s minutes
• Approve or alter proposed Electoral Board meeting schedule
• Consider FY 26 budget
• Discuss FY 27 budget proposals
• Review November ballot and OOE numbers, precinct payment

Electoral Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to establish its leadership and operational rules for 2026. The session focuses on electing officers and setting the annual meeting schedule.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of Robert's Rules of Order
• Adoption of Board By Laws and Rules of Procedures for 2026
• Confirmation of Susan Adams as Clerk of the Board
• Setting of 2026 regular meeting dates, times, and locations