Appomattox County public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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