Appomattox County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to implement VDOT‑recommended traffic‑calming measures on Elk Creek Road (Route 752). The meeting also includes approval of refunds totaling $89.26, adoption of the 2025 holiday schedule, and consideration of reappointments to the Economic Development Authority and Planning Commission. In addition, the Board will review and approve invoices amounting to $917,113.86 and several supplemental appropriations.

• Adopt VDOT resolution for new signage and speed humps on Elk Creek Road
• Approve payment of invoices: $135,717.66 (Dec 3), $240,542.79 (Dec 13), $540,853.41 (Dec 16) – total $917,113.86
• Refund personal property taxes: $25.13 to Paul Crews and $64.13 to Sidney Watts
• Adopt the 2025 holiday schedule for county employees
• Reappoint Todd Nash and Jeff Smith to the Economic Development Authority; Cathryn Mobley and Annie Trent to the Planning Commission for four‑year terms

The Board approved a settlement agreement with Region 2000 Services Authority, resolving lawsuits and providing for Appomattox's withdrawal from the authority with a $250,000 payment, contingent on Campbell County's approval of a landfill expansion. The Board also approved a $450,000 interest-free loan to the Appomattox Fire Department for a ladder truck, a letter of support for AEP's Small Modular Reactors project, and a resolution for traffic calming measures on Elk Creek Road.

• Approved Region 2000 settlement agreement, contingent on Campbell County landfill expansion approval (5-0)
• Approved $450,000 interest-free loan to Appomattox Fire Department for ladder truck (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for AEP Small Modular Reactors project (4-1)
• Approved resolution for Elk Creek Road traffic calming measures (5-0)
• Approved $89.26 in Commissioner of Revenue refunds (5-0)
• Approved 2025 holiday schedule with additional hours on Dec. 24 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda totaling $917,113.86 in invoices (5-0)
• Tabled Community Center renovation decision until Jan. 2, 2025 meeting

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board approved minutes from three prior meetings and set the ballot order for the January special election in Virginia Senate District 10 at 3,900 ballots, equal to 30% of registered voters. The board also moved its February 2025 meeting from Feb. 4 to Feb. 11 and discussed, without voting, 2025 budget parameters and a state Attorney General opinion on hand-counting ballots. No closed session was held and the meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.

• Approved minutes of the 29 October EB meeting, 5 November canvass/provisional meeting, and Risk Limiting Audit meeting (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 3,900 ballots for the January Virginia Senate District 10 special election, 30% of registered voters (3-0)
• Moved the February 2025 EB meeting from 2/4/2025 to 2/11/2025
• Adjourned at 2:00 PM with no closed session (3-0)

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board met to conduct a risk-limiting audit of the November 2024 election. Six ballots were randomly selected and their U.S. Senate choices recorded and transmitted via the ARLO system. The state verified the audit as valid and complete at about 4:00 PM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Conducted risk-limiting audit of six randomly selected ballots
• Recorded and signed U.S. Senate choices on each audited ballot
• Transmitted audit results via ARLO system
• State verified audit as valid and complete

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding structure heights in the Planned Industrial district and wireless facilities, as well as Subdivision Ordinance changes for Family Divisions. The meeting also includes discussions on energy projects and the abandonment of a small section of State Route F-1018.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance (Planned Industrial height and Wireless Communications) and Subdivision Ordinance (Family Division and agency review)
• Resolution to abandon 0.04 miles of State Route F-1018
• Tax refund requests totaling $3,510.42 for five individuals/entities
• Approval of invoices for payment totaling $727,257.65
• Discussion of a Small Modular Reactors (SMR) project by AEP

The Board of Supervisors approved a settlement agreement to resolve litigation regarding the Region 2000 Services Authority, which includes Appomattox County's withdrawal from the authority and a $250,000 distribution to the county. Additionally, the Board amended zoning and subdivision ordinances, approved funding for a new E911 dispatcher, and authorized a consulting contract for interim Department of Social Services leadership.

• Approved $47,300 contract for Solid Waste Planning Services
• Approved new E911 dispatcher position and $15,000 in FY25 funding
• Amended subdivision ordinance regarding family divisions and agency review
• Amended zoning ordinance for industrial height limits and wireless facilities
• Adopted resolution to abandon State Route F-1018
• Approved $3,510.42 in tax refunds for veteran exemptions and errors
• Authorized settlement to resolve Region 2000 landfill litigation
• Authorized $15,000 contract for interim DSS director services

Electoral Board

The Appomaxx County Electoral Board will oversee the General and Special Elections on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for several precincts (101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401). Voters will choose presidential electors, U.S. Senate and House candidates, and decide on a proposed constitutional amendment that would extend the existing tax exemption for surviving spouses of soldiers killed in action to also cover spouses of soldiers who die in the line of duty.

• General and Special Elections for precincts 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401 on Nov 5 2024
• Presidential electors listed for Democratic, Republican, Green, Libertarian, and Independent parties
• U.S. Senate race with candidates Timothy M. Kaine (D) and Hung Cao‑R (R)
• U.S. House of Representatives race (5th District) with candidates Gloria Tinsley Witt (D) and John J. McGuire (R)
• Proposed constitutional amendment to extend tax exemption to surviving spouses of soldiers who die in the line of duty

The Appomattox County Electoral Board met over several days in November 2024 to canvass the election results and review provisional ballots. They approved all 132 provisional ballots for counting, disallowed one for insufficient information, and found no irregularities. The board signed and sealed the final abstracts, completing the certification process.

• Delegated authority to open 1A envelopes to General Registrar and Deputy Registrar (3-0)
• Approved one provisional ballot for counting after voter review (unanimous)
• Disallowed one provisional ballot for missing residence and ID information (unanimous)
• Approved and counted all 132 tabulated provisional ballots
• Approved and counted final provisional ballot from Appomattox/Charlotte boundary voter (3-0)
• Signed and sealed final abstract documents
• Noted precinct name change for 'Gleaning for the World' and will file notice with SBE

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board approved the minutes from the October 1 meeting and appointed two proposed Officers of Election (Milton and Bobenreith) on a 3-0 vote. The board also discussed ongoing telephone issues in the offices and noted 12,729 registered voters. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine administrative actions.

• Approved minutes of 1 October 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Appointed Milton and Bobenreith as Officers of Election (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the abandonment of a 0.04-mile segment of Hunter Street. Members will also discuss potential amendments to the Zoning, Subdivision, and Noise ordinances.

• Public hearing for abandonment of Route T.1036 (Hunter Street) near Children's Park
• Proposed public hearing on Nov 18 for Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance amendments
• Proposed public hearing on Nov 18 for Noise Ordinance changes
• Payment of invoices totaling $1,244,022.43
• Transfer of $3,310.75 from Sports Complex Fund for a soccer field storage building

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution honoring Van Burke, Tim Tolley, and Rachael Gillaland for rescuing neighbors from a fire, and approved partial funding for a school resource officer position. They also approved the abandonment of a segment of Hunter Street, several fund transfers and refunds, and tabled a noise ordinance recommendation.

• Adopted resolution honoring heroes Van Burke, Tim Tolley, and Rachael Gillaland (5-0)
• Approved $16,000 partial funding for school resource officer position (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of Hunter Street segment (Route 1036) (5-0)
• Approved $3,310.75 transfer for soccer field storage building (5-0)
• Approved $1,129.05 in Commissioner of Revenue refunds (5-0)
• Approved $1,446.40 refund for Building Permit #230569 (5-0)
• Tabled noise ordinance recommendations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda totaling $1,244,022.43 in invoices (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board approved a list of four proposed Officers of Election, with all members voting in favor. The board also discussed early voting trends, absentee ballot issues, and additional training topics for election officers. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved list of four proposed Officers of Election (unanimous)
• Scheduled October 29 meeting to appoint additional OOEs if necessary
• Adjourned meeting on 3-0 vote

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss updates on the Central Virginia Safety Action Plan, the Public Safety Communications System upgrade, and Children's Services Act expenditures. It will vote on several fund transfers, including $300,000 for E911 equipment and $1,000,000 for courthouse renovations. The Board will also authorize a public hearing on the abandonment of Secondary Highway Route 1036 (Hunter Street) and approve various reimbursements and invoice payments.

• Transfer $300,000 from the General Fund to the Wireless Fund for an E911 dispatch console
• Transfer $1,000,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Reserve for Courthouse Renovations
• Authorize advertising and scheduling of a public hearing on Oct 21, 2024 for abandonment of Secondary Highway Route 1036 (Hunter Street)
• Transfer $20,457 to the Sheriff's Department for salary adjustments and related reimbursements
• Approve payment of invoices totaling $799,660.41 for FY 2024‑2025 services

The Board approved several financial transfers, including $1,000,000 for courthouse renovations and $300,000 for an E911 dispatch console. It also scheduled a public hearing for a road abandonment, approved a $35 tax refund, and made appointments to the DSS Advisory Board. All votes were unanimous except the DSS appointments, which passed 4-1.

• Approved $1,000,000 transfer for courthouse renovations (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 transfer for E911 dispatch console (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Route 1036 (Hunter Street) road abandonment on Oct 21, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $35 refund for 2024 personal property tax overpayment (5-0)
• Appointed five members to DSS Advisory Board (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including invoices totaling $799,660.41 and various budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved contract with Mark Popovich for County legal services (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board met on September 3 and 19, 2024, approving several election-related actions. They voted to print ballots at 107% of current registered voters to account for new and same-day registrations, and to train machine technicians on producing a second write-in tape. They also appointed three additional Officers of Election and approved the ADA compliance certification and updated Local Security Plan.

• Approved training for Machine Technicians on second write-in tape (3-0)
• Approved printing ballots at 107% of registered voters (3-0)
• Appointed three additional Officers of Election (3-0)
• Approved ADA compliance certification for 2024 (all aye)
• Approved updated Local Security Plan (all aye)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit to locate a 235‑ft self‑support cell tower near 10063 Red House Road. It will also consider several FY 2025 carry‑forward fund requests, including $300,000 for a public safety communication upgrade and $326,269.79 for the Children’s Services Act. Additional items include updating the safety‑shoe reimbursement policy, adopting a resolution for a local emergency related to tropical storm Debby, and supporting the Sheriff’s unmanned aircraft system program.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for a 235‑ft cell tower at 10063 Red House Rd (Tax Map 76 (A) 11), zoned A‑1
• Transfer of $300,000 for the E911 Public Safety Communication Upgrade (fund source to be determined)
• Carry‑forward appropriation of $326,269.79 for the Children’s Services Act FY 2024 budget
• Recommendation to increase safety‑shoe reimbursement to $120 annually for eligible employees
• Resolution to support the Sheriff’s Office operating an unmanned aircraft system (drone) and authorize a letter to the FAA

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a 235-foot cell tower off Red House Road, with conditions including a landscaped buffer and public safety access. The vote was 3-2, with Hipps and Hinkle dissenting. The Board also approved multiple FY2024 fund carry-forwards, including $55,000 for a sheriff's vehicle and $5.8 million for school funds, and ratified a local emergency declaration for Tropical Storm Debby.

• Approved conditional use permit for 235-ft cell tower off Red House Road (3-2)
• Approved $55,000 carry-forward for sheriff's vehicle purchase (5-0)
• Approved $5,812,581.48 school carry-forward appropriations (5-0)
• Approved $120 annual safety shoe reimbursement for employees (5-0)
• Ratified local emergency declaration for Tropical Storm Debby (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting sheriff's drone program (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 transfer for public safety communication upgrade (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including invoices and budget transfers (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors will convene a special called meeting on August 12, 2024, to set the agenda for a regular meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024. The session will include a closed session and an invocation.

• Special Called Meeting scheduled for August 12, 2024
• Regular Scheduled Meeting set for August 19, 2024
• Closed session included in the agenda

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to dissolve the current Social Services Administrative Board and appoint the County Administrator as the Local Social Services Board, creating an advisory board. The decision was made during a special called meeting on August 12, 2024, after a closed session. The resolution takes effect immediately.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss Social Services Board candidates (5-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (5-0)
• Dissolved current DSS Administrative Board and appointed County Administrator as Local Social Services Board (4-1)
• Created Appomattox Social Services Advisory Board (4-1)

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board approved a list of new Officers of Election and a tentative training schedule at the Appomattox Community Center. The board also discussed electronic poll book procurement, with a decision deferred to September, and reviewed the election recount, suggesting improved canvass record-keeping.

• Approved new Officers of Election list (3-0)
• Approved tentative OOE training schedule (3-0)
• Approved July 2024 meeting minutes
• Adjourned (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a six-year VDOT secondary road improvement plan and schedule a public hearing for a proposed 235-foot cell tower. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for various budget transfers and invoice payments.

• FY 2025-2030 VDOT Secondary Road Six Year Improvement Plan including Route 644 and Route 675
• Proposed 235-foot wireless communications facility near 10063 Red House Road
• Approval of invoices totaling $518,107.54 for FY 2024 and $594,678.22 for FY 2025
• $89,368.00 transfer for Sheriff's Department communication equipment
• $166,637.88 transfer for Sheriff/Jail livescan equipment and audit per diem

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution for the FY2025-2030 VDOT Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement Plan covering portions of Hancock Road (Route 644) and Cedar Bend Road (Route 675), designating them Rural Rustic Roads. The Board also approved applying for a roughly $28,900 state grant to buy 17 electronic poll books, and authorized advertising a public hearing for a proposed cell tower on Red House Road. Supervisors discussed the county noise ordinance and asked the Planning Commission to research possible changes; no changes were decided. The consent agenda of invoices and budget adjustments passed 4-1, with Mr. Carter voting no.

• Approved resolution for FY2025-2030 VDOT Secondary Road Six-Year Plan, designating Hancock Rd (Rte 644) and Cedar Bend Rd (Rte 675) as Rural Rustic Roads (5-0)
• Approved applying for ~$28,900 state grant for 17 electronic poll books (5-0)
• Authorized advertising a public hearing for Aug 19, 2024 on Conditional Use Permit CUP240381 for a cell tower near 10063 Red House Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda of invoices and budget transfers/appropriations (4-1, Carter no)
• Referred the county noise ordinance to the Planning Commission for research on possible changes (no action taken)
• Entered closed session on legal advice regarding the Department of Social Services (5-0); certified closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned at 8:26 p.m. (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board voted to begin a grant application for electronic poll books while awaiting a final budget decision from the Board of Supervisors. The board also established a new time-standard policy for polling locations and reviewed the June 2024 election.

• Approved policy designating Precinct Chief's phone as the time standard for polls (unanimous)
• Approved starting the grant application process for Electronic Poll Books (unanimous)
• Approved June 2024 meeting minutes

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board conducted the canvass of the June election, verifying precinct results and adjudicating seven provisional ballots as valid. The board also updated its security manual and reviewed budget reimbursements from the state.

• Approved May 2024 meeting minutes
• Authorized GR and Deputy Registrar to open 1A envelopes and access #2 envelopes (Unanimous)
• Adjudicated 7 provisional ballots as valid
• Signed and sealed election Abstracts
• Approved updates to the EB Security Manual regarding cameras and chain of custody

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a resolution to appropriate funds for the FY 2025 budget effective July 1, 2024. Members will also discuss reallocating Victim Witness Coordinator funding and potentially closing county offices on July 5th.

• FY 2025 Budget Appropriations Resolution
• Reallocation of Victim Witness Coordinator funding
• $822,815.62 in invoices for payment
• $80,297.75 transfer for E911 Dispatch console upgrade
• Potential closure of County offices on July 5th

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Resolution totaling $53,991,082, which includes $32,607,081 for schools. A separate motion to allocate $15,000 from the Operating Reserve for the American Civil War Museum was defeated 3-2. The Board also approved a $115,954.08 contract for foundation repairs at the Department of Social Services building and declared July 5, 2024, a county holiday.

• Approved FY2025 Budget Appropriations Resolution ($53,991,082) (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Re-appropriations Resolution ($7,109,290.73) (5-0)
• Rejected $15,000 funding for American Civil War Museum (2-3)
• Approved $115,954.08 quote from Fortress Foundation Solutions for DSS building repairs (5-0)
• Approved letter supporting transfer of Victim Witness program funding to Commonwealth Attorney (5-0)
• Declared July 5, 2024, a County holiday (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including invoices totaling $822,815.62 (5-0)
• Entered closed session regarding personnel matters (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved its May 2024 minutes, reviewed a budget report showing the state reimbursed $14,288 (62%) of March primary costs, and updated its security manual. In the June canvass, the Board delegated authority to the Registrar and Deputy Registrar to open envelopes, reviewed precinct results with no anomalies found, and adjudicated seven provisional ballots as valid before opening, counting, and tabulating them. The Board signed the Abstracts and adjourned the canvass; it also discussed but did not decide a consistent time standard for precinct clocks.

• Approved May 2024 meeting minutes
• Delegated authority to GR and Deputy Registrar to open 1A envelopes and access #2 envelopes for pollbook scanning (unanimous Aye)
• Adjudicated 7 provisional ballots as valid; no anomalies found
• Opened, reviewed, and counted provisional ballots through the DS200 tabulator
• Signed Abstracts and sealed copies (Secretary, EB)
• Agreed to hold canvass at 10:30 AM Thursday after June election
• Secretary Lannis Selz to make final edits to updated EB Security Manual
• Discussed but did not decide a consistent time standard for DS200 and other clocks

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss and take action on the FY 2025 budget. This includes the consolidated budgets for the County, School, and Social Services.

• Adoption of the FY 2025 Consolidated Budget in the amount of $53,991,082
• Adoption of the FY 2025 Tax Levy Resolution with no proposed increase

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to approve the FY2025 budget as advertised, following a May 20, 2024 public hearing. The Board also unanimously adopted the FY2025 tax levy resolution, which keeps existing rates unchanged, including real estate and mobile homes at $0.63 per $100 of assessed value. Schools Director of Finance Dr. Jason Tibbs presented an amended budget request of $7,637,403.00, and board members discussed funding options. Supervisor Carter explained his 'no' vote on the budget was because the Board did not fund the American Civil War Museum.

• Approved FY2025 Budget as advertised (3-2; Carter and Jones voted no)
• Adopted FY2025 Tax Levy Resolution as advertised (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025 County/School budget and the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan. Members will also consider a comprehensive plan amendment for the Pamplin Main Street Improvement Project and a property sale at Oakville Road and Piney Mountain Road.

• Public hearing for proposed FY 2025 County/School Budget of $53,991,082
• Proposed rezoning of 2.36 acres on Mini Ball Lane from Low-Density Residential to Agricultural
• Public hearing for the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan (FY 2025-2030)
• Proposed sale of county property at the intersection of Oakville Road and Piney Mountain Road
• Approval of invoices totaling $760,789.63

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to authorize the sale of a 2.14-acre county-owned parcel at the intersection of Oakville Road and Piney Mountain Road (Tax Map Parcel 27 A 83) to facilitate economic development. The Board also approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment adding the Pamplin Main Street Improvement Project, adopted the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY2025-2030, approved a rezoning on Mini Ball Lane from R-1 to A-1, and approved $22,342 in matching funds for a Sheriff's communications grant plus $70,560 for Courthouse and Sheriff's office camera system updates. The proposed FY2025 budget of $53,991,082 was presented at a public hearing but not adopted; a special called meeting is scheduled for May 29 to approve it.

• Approved sale of county property at Oakville Road and Piney Mountain Road (Tax Map 27 A 83, 2.14 acres) to facilitate economic development (4-1, Jones voted no)
• Approved amendment to the 2021 Comprehensive Plan adding the Pamplin Main Street Improvement Project (5-0)
• Adopted VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY2025-2030 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of two parcels on Mini Ball Lane in the Vera community from R-1 to A-1, totaling 2.36 acres (5-0)
• Approved $22,342 in matching funds for a Sheriff's communications grant for radios; total grant $89,368 (5-0)
• Approved two projects to update camera systems for the Courthouse ($48,880) and Sheriff's office ($21,680) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including invoices totaling $760,789.63 and various budget supplements (5-0)
• Appointed Sheriff Richardson to the Southside Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program and Mr. Cody W. Drinkard to the Courtland Festival Park Board of Directors (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Board decided to commission customized "Appomattox Votes — Where Our Nation Reunited!" stickers, with costs above the standard budget to be covered by private donations. The Board also determined that neither the Electoral Board nor the General Registrar needs to attend the May 20 budget hearing.

• Approved April 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved commissioning of customized voting stickers
• Decided Electoral Board and General Registrar will not attend May 20 Board of Supervisors Budget hearing

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the recommended number of ballots for each party's June primary (3-0) and approved all but one of the Officers of Election presented, including twelve additional appointments for November (3-0). It also approved forming a Precinct Review Committee with two board members and two county supervisors (3-0). A separate April 23 meeting was held only to sign a Security Plan Progress document in closed session, with no other business transacted.

• Approved recommended number of June primary ballots per party (3-0)
• Approved all but one Officer of Election; twelve added for November (3-0)
• Approved formation of a Precinct Review Committee with two EB members and two County Supervisors (3-0)
• Approved February and March 2024 minutes, including Canvass and Provisional meetings
• April 23 meeting: signed Security Plan Progress document in closed session; no other business transacted

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to discuss the FY 2025 budget. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2025 budget

The Board held a budget work session and discussed options for filling the County Attorney position. Members agreed to fund the Appomattox County Rescue Squad $150,000 across FY24 and FY25, though a formal vote is deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved amended agenda to include County Attorney discussion
• Canceled Budget Work Session scheduled for April 29, 2024
• Agreed to fund Appomattox County Rescue Squad $150,000 (vote deferred to future meeting)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss funding for the Robert E. Soil & Water Conservation District and review VDOT transportation plans. They are considering scheduling public hearings for a rezoning request on Mini Ball Lane and an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the Pamplin Main Street Improvement Project.

• Proposed rezoning of 2.36 acres on Mini Ball Lane from R-1 to A-1 for a manufactured home
• Proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Pamplin Main Street Improvement Project
• Approval of invoices totaling $1,055,907.58
• Review of VDOT Rural Rustic Priority list and Six-Year Plan
• Appointment of a representative to the Southside Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Policy Board

The Board of Supervisors appointed a new Public Safety Manager and contracted Pierson Appraisal Company for property reassessments. Several public hearings were scheduled for May 20, 2024, regarding county property disposal, rezoning, and transportation planning.

• Appointed John Vannoy as Public Safety Manager (5-0)
• Contracted Pierson Appraisal Company for property reassessments effective January 2026 (5-0)
• Scheduled May 20 public hearing for disposal of county property (5-0)
• Scheduled May 20 public hearing for VDOT Six-Year Plan and Rural Rustic Priority list (5-0)
• Scheduled May 20 public hearing for rezoning 2.36 acres on Mini Ball Lane from R-1 to A-1 (5-0)
• Scheduled May 20 public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element amendment (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1,055,907.58 in invoices (5-0)
• Tabled appointment for Southside Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Policy Board

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the number of ballots to be ordered for June party primaries and the appointment of most Officers of Election. The board also established a Precinct Review Committee consisting of two board members and two County Supervisors. A separate closed session was held to sign a Security Plan Progress document.

• Approved recommended number of June primary ballots (3-0)
• Approved all but one of the presented Officers of Election (3-0)
• Approved formation of a Precinct Review Committee (3-0)
• Approved February and March 2024 meeting minutes
• Signed Security Plan Progress document in closed session

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session to discuss funding requests for several community agencies. The body will also consider the dissolution of the Piedmont Alcohol Safety Action Program and various budget transfers.

• FY 2025 funding requests from Virginia's Crossroads, Small Business Development Center-Lynchburg Region, The American Civil War Museum, and Appomattox Railroad Festival
• Resolution of dissolution for the Piedmont Alcohol Safety Action Program
• $25,000 annual incentive payment to COJANA, LLC
• $19,648.51 budget revision for J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library
• Request to relocate the June 17th meeting due to the June 18th Dual Primary

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors approved several spending items, including $154,871.39 in ARPA-funded equipment and personnel, a $19,648.51 transfer for the J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, and a $25,000 incentive payment to COJANA, LLC. The Board also waived building permit fees for a Habitat for Humanity house, accepted the dissolution of the Piedmont Alcohol Safety Action Program, and ratified the Chairman's signature on the Emanuel Tire Lease. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved ARPA funding for Pet Center HVAC ($31,955.28), Community Center HVAC ($22,916.11), Animal Control Vehicle ($50,000), ARPA Administrative Personnel ($20,000), and Vehicle for EDA ($30,000) (5-0)
• Approved $19,648.51 transfer from General Fund for Jamerson Memorial Library books, audio/visual, and furniture (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 transfer to reimburse EDA for annual incentive payment to COJANA, LLC (5-0)
• Waived building permit fees for Habitat for Humanity house #23 (5-0)
• Accepted Resolution of Dissolution for Piedmont Alcohol Safety Action Program (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including invoices totaling $534,142.32 and various budget supplements (5-0)
• Ratified Board Chairman's signature on Emanuel Tire Lease (5-0)
• Kept June 17, 2024 Board meeting in meeting room with voting equipment placed after meeting (5-0)

General

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct a budget work session. The primary focus is the FY 2025 budget discussion for County departments.

• FY 2025 budget discussion for County departments

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session to review FY25 department requests. The Board approved the full budget request for the County Sheriff and increased the deputy registrar's salary. They also approved the hiring of a part-time radio technician.

• Approved Appomattox County Sheriff’s total FY25 budget request (5-0)
• Increased deputy registrar’s salary to $40,000 per year (4-0)
• Hired George Kowalczyk as part-time radio technician at $50 per hour (4-0)

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board reviewed election returns from March 5, 2024, across nine precincts. After verifying data and correcting one precinct statement, the Board accepted all seven provisional ballots by a 2-0 vote. The Board then signed the Abstract of Votes, officially certifying the election results by a 3-0 vote.

• Completed canvass checklists for nine precincts
• Corrected Courthouse Statement of Results
• Accepted all seven provisional ballots (2-0 vote)
• Signed and sealed Abstract of Votes (3-0 vote)
• Adjourned Provisional Ballot Meeting (3-0 vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and the School Board will hold a joint session for a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Annette Bennett regarding Appomattox County Public Schools. Following this, both boards will conduct a work session to discuss proposed FY 2025 budget requests.

• Appomattox County Public Schools FY 2025 budget presentation
• Joint School Board and Board of Supervisors budget work session
• Board of Supervisors budget work session

The Board of Supervisors held a joint work session with the School Board to review the FY25 school budget request. In a subsequent session, the Board decided on funding levels for various outside agencies for the FY25 budget.

• Approved $50,000 for FY25 and $50,000 for FY26 for Appomattox Fire Department loan plus $3,000 annual donation increase (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 for CASA for FY25 (5-0)
• Approved level funding of $2,500 for Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved level funding of $48,480 for Horizon Behavioral Health for FY25 (5-0)
• Approved $7,000 for Piedmont Area Veterans Council (5-0)
• Approved level funding of $3,500 for Small Business Development Center for FY25 (5-0)
• Denied $15,000 budget request from The American Civil War Museum (3-2)
• Denied $6,709 budget request from Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Board agreed to help vet new officer of election candidates to ensure they understand their responsibilities. Members also voted to analyze the cost and benefit of implementing split shifts at precincts upon request from the Chief. Other discussions focused on voter turnout, training modifications, and electronic pollbook research.

• Approved unanimous vote to evaluate cost and benefit of split shifts at precincts
• Agreed to take a role in vetting new officer of election candidates
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider approving over $726,000 in payments and several small budget supplements. The meeting includes discussions on FY 2025 budget requests for Social Services and the Appomattox Tourism Committee, as well as a salary supplement request from the Sheriff.

• Approval of invoices totaling $726,508.06
• FY 2025 budget request discussion with Social Services Director Lindsey Hix
• FY 2025 funding discussion with Appomattox Tourism Committee President Don Jones
• Salary supplement discussion with Sheriff Robby Richardson
• Personal property tax refunds totaling $727.10

The Board unanimously approved salary supplements for two Sheriff's Department secretaries and the Sheriff's stipend, funded from the department's existing budget. They also approved a consent agenda totaling $726,508.06 in invoice payments and various fund transfers. The Board entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters, litigation, and legal advice.

• Approved agenda with amendment for voting policy discussion (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing National FFA Week (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff salary supplements and stipend from current budget (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $726,508.06 in invoices (5-0)
• Agreed to allow use of County parking lot for June 15 event
• Authorized Closed Session for personnel and legal matters (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m.

Electoral Board

The Board decided against procuring electronic poll books at this time, citing cost and the effectiveness of current paper systems. The Board also requested long-term financial estimates for replacing DS-200 tabulators by 2025/2026.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Unanimously re-elected Chuck Haney (Chairman), Rob DiLorenzo (Vice-Chairman), and Lannis Selz (Secretary)
• Decided not to move forward with quotes or procurement of Electronic Poll Books
• Requested Capital Improvement Plan estimates for DS-200 tabulator replacements and potential Electronic Poll Books

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hear budget presentations from various county departments and community organizations. The meeting includes a discussion on the FY 2025 budget and recommendations from the Public Safety Committee.

• Budget presentations from Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department, CASA of Central Virginia, and Piedmont Area Veterans Council
• Budget presentations from Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer, Commonwealth Attorney, Sheriff, and Registrar
• Public Safety Committee recommendations
• Town/Sheriff Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

At its February 13, 2024 budget work session, the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to reject all three vendor bid proposals for a proposed P25 radio system and 5-0 to terminate the county's contract with CTA. The Board also approved a Sheriff's memorandum of understanding with the Town of Appomattox, with Rev. Jones absent. Most of the meeting was a FY2025 budget work session where departments and organizations presented requests; no budget was adopted.

• Rejected all three vendor bid proposals for the proposed P25 radio system (5-0)
• Terminated the contract with CTA (5-0)
• Approved the Sheriff's MOU with the Town of Appomattox (4-0, Rev. Jones absent)
• Accepted the agenda and agreed not to start new business after 9:00 p.m. (carried)
• Authorized a closed session on economic development and a radio system contract (3-0; Hipps and Jones not present)
• Certified the closed session by roll call vote (5-0)
• Adjourned at 8:18 p.m. (carried)

Electoral Board

The Appomattox County Electoral Board approved its current list of Officers of Election for appointment by unanimous vote and agreed to ask a supervisor to form a committee reviewing precinct numbers and locations. It also approved using a tested early voting machine as a training machine and confirmed members will staff the office from 5:00 AM on Election Day. Most other items were discussion or updates, including officer training and state security reporting deadlines.

• Approved the full current list of available Officers of Election for appointment (unanimous; Selz motion, DiLorenzo second)
• Consensus to ask Sam Carter of the Board of Supervisors to set up a Precinct Evaluation Committee with two BOS members, two EB members, and the General Registrar
• Approved use of a Logic-and-Accuracy-tested Early Voting machine as a training machine until one returns from repair
• Confirmed EB will be in the office by 5:00 AM on Election Day for trouble calls and backup staffing (unanimous; Selz motion, DiLorenzo second)
• Approved minutes of the last meeting as presented
• Adjourned at 2:38 PM by unanimous vote

General

The Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing regarding an amended $5,105,947.00 county and school budget. Additional items include potential appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as approval of the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Public Hearing: Amended FY 2024 County/School budget of $5,105,947.00
• Nomination of Cathryn Mobley to the Planning Commission
• Nomination of Jerry Boyce to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Approval of invoices totaling $1,038,962.00
• Refund request for R. C. Stephens in the amount of $156.05

The Board of Supervisors approved a $5,105,947 FY2024 appropriations resolution amendment, with $4,890,532 going to school funds and $131,501 to the general fund. The Board also adopted its 2024 meeting calendar and FY2025 budget work session calendar, appointed Catherine Mobley to the Planning Commission and Jerry Boyce to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and approved a consent agenda covering invoices, minutes, and budget supplements. A public hearing on the budget amendment drew no comments, and the Board entered closed session to discuss E911 personnel, Social Services property, and legal matters.

• Approved FY2024 Appropriations Resolution Amendment of $5,105,947 (5-0 roll call)
• Adopted 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting calendar (voice vote, all yes)
• Adopted FY2025 Budget Work Session calendar and authorized staff to advertise it (voice vote, all yes)
• Appointed Catherine Mobley to Planning Commission unexpired term ending Dec 31, 2024 (all yes)
• Appointed Jerry Boyce to Board of Zoning Appeals unexpired term ending Dec 31, 2027 (all yes)
• Approved consent agenda including invoices totaling $1,038,962.00, draft minutes, and budget supplements (5-0 roll call)
• Entered closed session at 6:35 p.m. for E911 personnel, Social Services property, and legal consultation (all yes)
• Certified closed session at 7:23 p.m. (5-0 roll call)

Electoral Board

The Board decided to continue using paper poll books rather than procuring electronic versions. Members requested long-term financial estimates for replacing DS-200 tabulators and potential future electronic poll book requirements.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Unanimously re-elected Chuck Haney as Chairman, Rob DiLorenzo as Vice-Chairman, and Lannis Selz as Secretary
• Agreed not to move forward with quotes or procurement of Electronic Poll Books (EPBs)
• Requested Capital Improvement Plan estimates for DS-200 tabulator replacement and potential EPB requirements

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the 2024 term. The meeting includes setting the 2024 calendar year meeting schedule and adopting governing rules.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Setting of 2024 regular meeting dates, times, and locations
• Adoption of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised
• Confirmation of Susan Adams as Clerk of the Board

The Board held its organizational meeting to elect officers and establish operating procedures for 2024. The Board approved a regular meeting schedule, adopted formal rules of order, and confirmed the Clerk of the Board.

• Elected John F. Hinkle as 2024 Chairman (3-2)
• Elected Rev. Jones as 2024 Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Set regular meetings for the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., with exceptions for January (4th Monday) and February (3rd Tuesday) (unanimous)
• Adopted Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised (unanimous)
• Adopted Board Bylaws and Rules of Procedures (unanimous)
• Confirmed County Administrator Susan Adams as Clerk of the Board (unanimous)