Appomattox County public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a recommended redistricting plan and discuss updates to the Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting includes several committee reappointments and a request for the county to act as a fiscal agent for town utility relief funds.
- Proposed 'Option 6' redistricting plan for local election districts
- MOU for $12,978.84 in COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program funds for the Town of Appomattox
- Adoption of the updated 2021 Emergency Operations Plan
- Approval of $690,401.68 in invoices for payment
- Reappointments to the Planning Commission, Board of Building Code Appeals, Economic Development Authority, and Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding bonus payments for sworn sheriffs' deputies and a rezoning request for a residential subdivision. The meeting also includes decisions on the 2021 Comprehensive Plan update and participation in an opioid settlement.
- Proposed $26,049 in local ARPA funds for bonuses for 7 locally funded sworn officer positions
- Rezoning request for 8.054 acres at 121 West Haven Lane from Agricultural to Low-Density Residential for an 8-lot subdivision
- Resolution to participate in opioid-related claims settlements against McKesson, Cardinal Health, Amerisourcebergen, and Janssen
- Request to transition a part-time domestic victim grant Prosecutor position to a full-time position ($83,525 total expense)
- Approval of invoices totaling $341,954.19
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will receive public comments on updates to the 2021 Comprehensive Plan, including land use maps and goals. The meeting also includes decisions on a special event permit for a cannabis education event and various budget transfers.
- Public hearing for 2021 Comprehensive Plan Review/Update
- Special Event Permit application for The Kind Cup at 247 Station Lane
- Proposed $3,000 bonuses for 15 sworn Sheriffs and Deputies, with $26,049 in local ARPA funds
- Transfer of $72,522.41 for a local tax grant to Central Virginia Services, Inc.
- Proposed rezoning of 8.054 acres at Stage Road and West Haven Lane from Agricultural to Low Density Residential
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to hear a proposal from Chief Jonathan Garrett regarding a training facility. The proposed site is located on County landfill property off Poorhouse Road.
- Discussion of a proposed training facility for the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department off Poorhouse Road
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider a proposed litter ordinance, a residential rezoning request for Redbird Drive, and the future of the animal shelter lease. Additionally, members will review updates to the Comprehensive Plan and various budget re-appropriations.
- Proposed Litter Ordinance: creates penalties for dumping trash or animals on public or private property
- Rezoning RZ210301: request to rezone 1.0 acre at 567 Redbird Drive from R-1 to A-1
- Lynchburg Humane Society Lease Agreement: decision regarding renewal or operating a local shelter
- Comprehensive Plan Update: proposed updates to growth management, transportation, and housing
- School Re-Appropriation: request to move $1,017,979.63 from FY 2021 to FY 2022 funds
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss and approve financing options for a Farmer's Bank loan regarding school construction. Members will also review and potentially adopt a funding resolution and related agreements. The meeting includes a tour of the animal control shelter.
- Financing Option 1 or Option 2 for Farmer's Bank loan for school construction
- Review and adoption of School Construction Funding Resolution
- EDA Bond Purchase Agreement
- Lease Agreement between County and EDA
- Tour of Animal Control Shelter at 3074 Morning Star Road
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding proposed animal control ordinance amendments and a lease agreement with the Lynchburg Humane Society. The meeting also includes discussions on broadband grants and a proposed litter ordinance.
- Proposed animal control penalties: $25.00 first offense and $50.00 subsequent offenses for dog license and rabies vaccine violations
- Public hearing on Lynchburg Humane Society's proposal to move animal sheltering to a centralized approach from Graves Mill Road
- Resolution for local match for CVEC Regional Broadband Grant applications
- Request to transfer $2,645.00 from the Wireless Fund for radio tower repairs
- Special Event Permit for 'Blues Night at Evergreen Lavender Farm' on September 18, 2021
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review findings from an RFP for banking services. Attorneys from Sands Anderson PC will present a financing recommendation regarding the county's $10,000,000 school construction funding obligation.
- Financing recommendation for $10,000,000 school construction funding
- Review of RFP for banking services issued by Davenport and Company
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a proposed animal control ordinance regarding rabies vaccinations and dog licenses. They are also reviewing a report on a potential new relationship with the Lynchburg Humane Society to shelter county pets.
- Proposed Animal Control ordinance creating civil penalties for rabies vaccination and dog license non-compliance
- Discussion of Lynchburg Humane Society contract and potential public hearing for a new lease
- Appropriation of $600,000 in Tobacco Commission funds for CVEC broadband
- Payment of invoices totaling $521,002.10 for FY 2021 and $1,062,453.43 for FY 2022
- Request to support the Virginia War Memorial Foundation
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to receive an update on the school construction project. Bill Gillespie of MRG Consulting LLC will provide project monitoring guidance and address questions regarding a Comprehensive Agreement.
- Update on school construction project from Bill Gillespie, MRG Consulting LLC
- Review of Comprehensive Agreement for school construction