Appomattox County public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss scheduling a public hearing for revisions to the Taxation and Fees Ordinance regarding farm animal and implement exemptions. The meeting also includes several committee appointments and the adoption of the 2023 employee holiday schedule and organizational chart.
- Proposed public hearing for revised Taxation and Fees Ordinance regarding farm use placards
- Approval of invoices totaling $530,731.91
- Transfer of $115,642.99 from County SNAP Fund for ACHS Renovation
- Reappointments to the Board of Building Code Appeals, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Planning Commission
- Statement on the delay of the FY2022 audit completion due to missing school board GASB 75 information
The Board of Supervisors adopted the 2023 employee holiday schedule and a revised employee organizational chart. Members appointed or reappointed officials to the Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, and Boards of Zoning and Building Code Appeals. The Board also approved a consent agenda including $530,731.91 in invoice payments and various fund transfers.
- Approved 2023 Holiday Schedule for County employees
- Adopted revised County Employee Organizational Chart
- Authorized public hearing for revised taxation and fees ordinance on Jan 17, 2023
- Reappointed Blair Smith, Joseph Sayers, and Samuel Webber to Board of Building Code Appeals
- Reappointed Darlene Reed and Mr. Wolfskill, and appointed Brian Vandegrift to Board of Zoning Appeals
- Appointed Watkins Abbitt and reappointed Patrick Richardson to Economic Development Authority
- Reappointed Josh Mills and appointed Kevin O’Brien to Planning Commission
- Approved Consent Agenda including $530,731.91 in invoice payments
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a list of proposed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects and determine the funding source for a radio communications feasibility study. The meeting also includes a review of a potential leash law ordinance for residential areas and various supplemental appropriations.
- Approval of a $56,835.00 federal grant appropriation for schools
- Review of proposed ARPA projects for approval
- Discussion of a potential leash law ordinance for condensed residential areas
- Funding decision for a $123,450 radio feasibility study by CTA Consultants, LLC
- Approval of invoices totaling $1,287,362.72
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to tour leased space in the old Carver-Price Elementary School. The site is being renovated to develop a regional Vocational Institute.
- Tour of leased space in the old Carver-Price Elementary School for a regional Vocational Institute
The Board of Supervisors approved several ARPA-funded projects and a $123,450 radio communications feasibility study. They also approved $56,835 in federal grant funds for schools and a series of consent agenda items including $1,287,362.72 in invoice payments.
- Approved $56,835.00 in Federal Grant funds for Schools (5-0)
- Approved ARPA projects recommended by the ARPA Committee (5-0)
- Approved $123,450.00 transfer from Operating Reserve for Radio Feasibility Study (5-0)
- Approved $1,287,362.72 in invoices for payment (5-0)
- Approved $482,053.88 transfer from County SNAP Fund to General Fund for ACHS Renovation (5-0)
- Approved personal property tax refunds totaling $953.86 (5-0)
- Approved various budget supplements for Animal Shelter, IT, Library, and Sheriff's Department (5-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss legal matters concerning Carver Price Museum (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a work session focused on a tour of the leased space in the old Carver-Price Elementary School. The site is being renovated to develop a regional Vocational Institute.
- Tour of leased space at old Carver-Price Elementary School for a regional Vocational Institute
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments and updates to the Comprehensive Plan regarding renewable energy siting. The meeting also includes a rezoning request for agricultural use and several budget appropriations.
- Public hearing for rezoning 1.05 acres at 253 Hundley Springs Road from R-1 to A-1 for livestock
- Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding definitions and utility-scale solar energy farms
- Proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment to limit renewable energy projects to industrial areas
- Supplemental appropriation request for schools in the amount of $233,331.38
- Approval of invoices totaling $1,276,512.19
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a lease for a fire training facility on Morning Star Road. Members will also consider special event permits for two markets and various budget appropriations, including a $5,000 increase for the Circuit Court Clerk's budget.
- Public hearing for lease of 0.99 acres at 3007 Morning Star Road to Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department
- Special Event Permit for Chippy Hippie Vintage Market at 3154 James River Road
- Special Event Permit for Croptober at 451 Hawk Lane
- Proposed $5,000 appropriation for Circuit Court Clerk employee salaries
- Request to modify lease and grant first right of refusal to Carver-Price Legacy Museum
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to hear from Sheriff Donald Simpson. The discussion focuses on public safety concerns for deputies transporting inmates to Amherst.
- Discussion with Sheriff Donald Simpson regarding the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a supplemental appropriation of federal grant funds for local schools and a public hearing regarding the abandonment of a section of Hunter Street. The body will also consider accepting several subdivision streets into the state secondary road system.
- Public hearing on the abandonment of 0.05 miles of Hunter Street (T-1036)
- Proposed acceptance of Ridgeline Drive, Laurel Lane, Scarlet Lane, and three sections of Sunset Ridge Drive into the State Secondary Road System
- Supplemental appropriation of $3,446,832.63 for Fund 1 and $40,907.95 for Fund 2 for Appomattox County Public Schools
- Re-appointment of Susan Adams and John Spencer to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority
- Payment of invoices totaling $460,738.83 for FY 2022 and $2,829,706.92 for FY 2023
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss a request from the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department. The discussion focused on the location of a training facility at the Appomattox County Landfill.
- Discussion of training facility request at Appomattox County Landfill by AVFD Chief Jonathan Garrett
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a property lease and a streetlight easement. The body will also consider budget re-appropriations for public schools and a request to schedule a hearing for road abandonment on Hunter Street.
- Public hearing on leasing the Carver-Price Complex (189 Price Lane) to Appomattox Christian Academy
- Public hearing on a 3-foot utility easement for streetlights along Main Street at the library
- Proposed road abandonment of 0.05 miles of Route T. 1036 (Hunter Street)
- Re-appropriation of $1,035,597.63 for the FY 2023 Appomattox County Public Schools operating budget
- Transfer of $600,000 from the General Fund for the Pamplin substation broadband project
Board of Supervisors
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will vote to appropriate funds for the FY 2023 budget effective July 1, 2022. The meeting includes reviews of special event permits and requests for fee waivers from the Town of Pamplin.
- FY 2023 Budget Appropriations Resolution
- Request to waive $325 land disturbance fee and bond/surety for Town of Pamplin High Bridge Trail Terminus Parking lot
- Special Event Permit for Appomattox 4th of July Celebration at 10063 Red House Road
- Special Event Permit for Proven Ministries Skeet Shoot at 812 Patteson School Road
- Appropriation of $277,959.64 to the School Nutrition Fund
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will receive public comment on the proposed FY 2023 County and School budget.
- Public hearing for proposed FY 2023 County/School Budget of $50,002,709
Board of Supervisors
The Board is considering several financial and administrative actions, including employee bonuses and salary adjustments. Items include a land transfer for Appomattox Community Park and various special event permit requests.
- Transfer of 100.02 acres for Appomattox Community Park from the EDA to the County
- Appropriation of $33,371.50 for employee bonuses in several county offices
- Special Event Permit for Blues Night at the Evergreen Lavender Farm on April 30, 2022
- Special Event Permit for Fly High 420 Festival on April 22-23, 2022
- Proposed zoning and building application fee increases
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss budget requests for the 2023 fiscal year. This includes a specific request for pesticide container funding and services.
- FY 2023 budget request for pesticide containers from Extension Agent Bruce Jones
- General FY 2023 budget discussions
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on increasing income limits for elderly and disabled tax exemptions and granting $1,000 employee bonuses. The body is also reviewing school appropriation requests and a proposal for a courthouse facility assessment.
- Proposed increase of combined income limit for elderly and disabled tax exemptions from $20,000 to $35,000
- Proposed ordinance for $1,000 employee bonuses
- School appropriation requests for $286,408.84 and $862,894.62
- Request to approve Route 721, Stone Ridge Road to be paved to rural rustic standards
- Payment of invoices totaling $1,217,524.36
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a redistricting ordinance that would move 318 residents across five election districts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on employee bonuses and various financial appropriations.
- Public hearing on 'Option 7' redistricting plan affecting 318 residents
- Public hearing on employee bonuses ranging from $250 to $1,000
- Proposed $25,000 annual incentive payment to COJANA, LLC
- Request to appropriate $17,618 in unspent school funds to the Capital Improvement Fund
- Payment of $1,744,654.40 for ACHS Renovations
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2023 budget. The meeting also includes presentations from several community organizations.
- FY 2023 budget discussion
- Presentation by The American Civil War Museum
- Presentation by Small Business Development
- Presentation by Virginia Legal Aid
- Presentation by Piedmont Area Veterans Council and Appomattox Volunteer Fire Dept.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2023 budget. This includes a general budget overview and a specific request from Sheriff Simpson regarding his department's budget.
- FY 2023 budget overview presented by County Administrator Susan Adams
- FY 2023 department budget requests from Sheriff Simpson
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a recommended redistricting plan based on 2020 Census data and discuss potential salary increases or bonuses for county employees. The meeting also includes several supplemental appropriation requests for school security, nutrition, and CARES Act funds.
- Proposed 'Option 7' redistricting plan to be reviewed for a February 22 public hearing
- Request for $13,792 in additional FY 2022 funds for the Electoral Board
- School supplemental appropriations totaling $6,582,390.13 in Federal CARES Act funds
- School Security Equipment Grant appropriation of $105,600.00
- Payment of invoices totaling $454,102.91
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to organize its leadership and establish administrative procedures for 2022. The body will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and set the schedule for regular meetings.
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
- Adoption of Board By Laws and Rules of Procedures
- Adoption of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised
- Setting of regular meeting dates, times, and location
- Confirmation of Susan Adams as Clerk of the Board