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Median home value
$281,400 👤 Members & officials (35)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Supervisors
- Gerald Garber
- Pam Carter
- Butch Wells
- Jeffrey Slaven
- Michael Shull
- Seaton
- Grepps
- Bragg
- Pam Canter
- Kincheloe
- Michael Shuil
- Pam Carier
Who’s on the Board of Zoning Appeals
- George A. Coyner
- Thomas W. Bailey
- Mark L. Glover
- James R. Benkahla
- Thomas V. Thacker
- Sandra K. Bunch
Who’s on the General
- Michael Shull
- Jeffrey Slaven
- Pam Carter
Who’s on the Parks & Recreation Commission
- Leon Bartley — Board Member
- Samantha Bosserman — Board Member
- Anne Gordon — Board Member
- Sally Williams — Board Member
- Ernie Landes — Board Member
- Larry Curry — Board Member
- Steve Bridge
- Andy Wells
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- C. Bragg
- K. Leonard
- R. Harris
- K. McComas
- B. Schindler
- W. Schindler
Municipal budget
Total revenue$244.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$309.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$105.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$125.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,987 (FY2023)
Development activity
2025495 housing units ($113.6M)
Upcoming
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 19:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission to hold work session on Comprehensive Plan
The commission will meet to discuss departmental reports and conduct a briefing on the adopted Comprehensive Plan, 'Guiding Augusta, Pathways to 2045'.
- Work session on 'Guiding Augusta, Pathways to 2045' Comprehensive Plan with Planner II Julia Hensley
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18 Government Center Lane, Verona
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AUGUSTA COUNTY
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Augusta County Government Center
Board Meeting Room
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Comments by the Public
3. Adoption of Minutes
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Director’s Report
6. Matters to be presented by the Commission
7. Matters to be presented by Staff
7.1. Briefing and Work Session on ‘Guiding Augusta, Pathways to 2045’ (adopted Comprehensive Plan)
with Julia Hensley, Planner II
8. Old Business
9. New Business
10. Announcement of Next Meeting & Adjournment
Augusta County boards and commissions invite the public to attend meetings.
If you have requests for accommodations to be able to attend or have questions about accessibility,
please contact us at 540-245-5610 or
[email protected].
COUNTY OF AUGUSTA
Parks & Recreation Department
P.O. Box 590
Verona, VA 24482
www.augustarec.com
Phone: 540-245-5727
Fax: 540-245-5732
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, Virginia 24482
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Supervisors
Main Board Room, Verona
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Community Development Conference Room, Verona
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals to review seven special use permit requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on several special use permit requests. These include requests for short-term rentals, a telecommunications tower, and business operations. The board will also continue a hearing regarding a Dominion Energy storage yard.
- Short-term rental requests for 282 Bald Rock Road, 159 Azalea Drive, and 314 High Meadow Lane
- Request to expand a non-conforming dwelling at 32 Seawright Springs Road
- Request for a deer processing and taxidermy business at 378 Smoky Row Road
- Request for a kennel and boarding facility at 1100 Quicks Mill Road
- Request for a 199’ telecommunication tower on Mt. Solon Road
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Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals
BZA Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2026 – 1:30 PM
Augusta County Government Center
Main Board Room
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
1.
Call to Order
2.
Determination of Quorum
3.
Minutes
a.
Approval of the October 1, 2026 Minutes
4.
Public Hearing
a.
A request by Joshua Christian Davis, for a Special Use Permit to operate a
short term rental within an existing dwelling on property he owns located at
282 Bald Rock Road, Verona in the North River District.
b.
A request by Stephanie Evans, for a Special Use Permit to operate a short
term rental within an existing dwelling on property she owns located at 159
Azalea Drive, Afton in the South River District.
c.
A request by Daniel and Sheila Ochylski, for a Special Use Permit to operate a
short term rental within an existing loft area over the garage on property they
own located at 314 High Meadow Lane, Greenville in the Riverheads District.
d.
A request by Matthew and Lauren Heavener, for a Special Use Permit to
expand a non-conforming dwelling no closer to the front lot line and no closer
to the side street lot line on property owned by Margaret M. Davison located at
32 Seawright Springs Road, Mt. Sidney in the North River District.
e.
A request by Heather Lynn Marie and Travis Scott Lamb, for a Special Use
Permit to construct a building for deer processing and a taxidermy business on
property they own located at 378 Smoky R …
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Main Board Room, Verona
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 19:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
18 Government Center Lane, Verona
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Main Board Room, Verona
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Supervisors
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Main Board Room, Verona
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Smith West Room, Verona
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 19:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
18 Government Center Lane, Verona
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 19:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
18 Government Center Lane, Verona
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu May 6, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu May 6, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Jul 1, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Jul 1, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Aug 5, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Aug 5, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Sep 2, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Sep 2, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Oct 7, 2027 · 13:30
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Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Oct 7, 2027 · 09:00
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Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Nov 4, 2027 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Nov 4, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Dec 2, 2027 · 13:30
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Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Dec 2, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Jan 6, 2028 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Jan 6, 2028 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Board to consider financial reports and a $36,464 recreation grant
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Quarterly Financial Report and a draft Legislative Package. Members will consider supplemental appropriations and a matching grant for Ruritan Charities of Mt. Sidney, Inc.
- Parks & Recreation Matching Grant for Ruritan Charities of Mt. Sidney, Inc. for $36,464.00
- Quarterly Financial Report including infrastructure and school year end fund balance
- Draft Legislative Package
- Supplemental Appropriations
- Ambulance Billing
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Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation - Public participation is optional; those who wish to join the Board of
Supervisors in prayer are asked to remain standing after the Pledge.
1.
Shenandoah National Park Update
a.
Update by Superintendent Stakely.
2.
Quarterly Financial Report
a.
Discuss the Quarterly Financial Report.
b.
Consider Infrastructure adds/deletes
c.
Consider School year end fund balance.
d.
Consider Ambulance Billing
e.
Consider Supplemental Appropriations
3.
Legislative Package
a.
Consider the draft Legislative Package.
4.
Recreation Matching Grant-Ruritan Charities of Mt. Sidney, Inc.
a.
Consider a Parks & Recreation Matching Grant for Ruritan Charities of Mt.
Sidney, Inc. in the amount of $36,464.00.
Funding Source: North River P&R Infrastructure
5.
Consent Agenda
a.
MINUTES:
Consider minutes from the following meetings:
• Regular Meeting, Wednesday, August 12, 2026
• Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, August 24, 2026
• Regular Meeting, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
b.
CLAIMS:
Consider claims paid since September 1, 2026
6.
Matters to Be Presented by the Public
7.
Matters to Be Presented by Staff
8.
Matters to Be Presented by the Board
9.
Closed Session
a.
Convene into closed session.
10. Adjournment
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 16:00
Planning Commission
Main Board Room, Verona
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hold hearings on two small solar energy systems
The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to determine if substantial accord exists for two solar energy project requests. The commission will also review the 2025 Annual Report.
- Special Use Permit for SRE Solar Origination 2, LLC (3.5 MWac) at Weyers Cave Road and Fountain Cave Road
- Special Use Permit for Augusta CSG 2, LLC (4.95 MWac) north of Parkersburg Turnpike
- Review of the 2025 Annual Report
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Main Board Room, Verona
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|||Augusta County Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – 7:00 PM Augusta County Government Center Main Board Room 18 Government Center Lane Verona, VA 24482|
|---|---|---|
|1.|Call to Order||
|2.|Determination of Quorum||
|3. Minutes|||
|a.||Approval of Regular and Called Meeting on September 8, 2026|
|4.|Public Hearing||
|a.||A request for a substantial accord determination pursuant to § 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia for SRE Solar Origination 2, LLC for a Special Use Permit to construct and operate a small solar energy system (3.5 MWac) on property owned by South River Farms, LLC (TMP 028 72) located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Weyers Cave Road (Rte. 256) and Fountain Cave Road (Rte. 605) in the Middle River Magisterial District.|
|b.|subdivision in the Pastures Magisterial District.|A request for a substantial accord determination pursuant to § 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia for Augusta CSG 2, LLC for a Special Use Permit to construct and operate a small solar energy system (4.95 MWac) on property owned by EBCO TWO LLC (TMP 055 6) and REBB LLC (TMP 055 7) located north of Parkersburg Turnpike (Rte. 254) across Rte. 254 from the Cedar Green|
|5.|Matters to Be Presented by the Public||
|6.|New Business||
|a.|2025 Annual Report||
|7.|Old Business||
|8.|Matters to Be Presented by the Commission||
|9.|Staff Reports||
|a.|Zoning Appeals Items)|Information for Commission-Code of Virginia, Section 15.2-2310 (Board of|
|10.|Adjournm …
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
BZA hears 12 special use permit requests, including apartments, rentals, tower
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on 12 special use permit requests, ranging from apartments in a farm structure and short-term rentals to an excavating business, a telecommunications tower, and a Dominion Energy storage yard. The board will also approve minutes from its August 6, 2026 meeting. All requests are for specific properties across the county's districts.
- Special Use Permit for apartments in existing farm structure at 245 Berry Lane, Staunton (Frank and Patricia Fortebuono)
- Six Special Use Permits for short-term rentals at various addresses in Lyndhurst, Waynesboro, Spottswood, and Staunton
- Special Use Permit for excavating business with outdoor storage at 68 Countryside Lane, Waynesboro (Pushin Pavement, LLC)
- Special Use Permit for 199' telecommunications tower at 1655 Knightly Mill Road, Fort Defiance (The Towers, LLC)
- Special Use Permit for Dominion Energy regional storage yard for transformers off Jefferson Highway
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Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals
BZA Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2026 – 1:30 PM
Augusta County Government Center
Main Board Room
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
1.
Call to Order
2.
Determination of Quorum
3.
Minutes
a.
Approval of the August 6, 2026 Minutes
4.
Public Hearing
a.
A request by Frank and Patricia Fortebuono, for a Special Use Permit to have
apartments in an existing farm structure on property they own located at 245
Berry Lane, Staunton in the North River District.
b.
A request by Rosario Phillip Blackwell, for a Special Use Permit to operate a
short term rental in an existing manufactured home on property he owns
located at 88 Blackwell Lane, Lyndhurst in the South River District.
c.
A request by Susan Floyd, agent for Floyd Family Trust (The), for a Special
Use Permit to operate a short term rental within an existing dwelling on
property owned by Floyd Family Trust (The) located at 182 Miller Road,
Waynesboro in the Wayne District.
d.
A request by Suzanne and Stephen Milchling, Etal, for a Special Use Permit to
operate a short term rental within an existing dwelling on property they own
located at 297 Carson Mill Road, Spottswood in the Riverheads District.
e.
A request by Carla Humphries, agent for JCH Properties, LLC, for a Special
Use Permit to operate a short term rental within an existing dwelling on
property owned by JCH Properties, LLC located at 217 Stuarts Draft Highway,
Stau …
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 08:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 19:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission to hear report on acquired Schneider Park property
The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona. The agenda is largely routine, covering public comments, minutes approval, the treasurer's and director's reports, and old and new business. The one listed substantive item is a staff report on acquired property at Schneider Park in Stuarts Draft, VA. No votes, dollar amounts, or specific decisions are detailed in the agenda text.
- Staff report on acquired property — Schneider Park of Stuarts Draft, VA
- Public comment period open to residents
- Treasurer's Report and Director's Report scheduled
- Old Business and New Business listed with no items specified
- Adoption of Minutes
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✓ Decided: Commission recommends $36,464 grant for Mt. Sidney Community Center furnishings
The Parks & Recreation Commission recommended that the Board approve a matching grant for the Mt. Sidney Ruritan Club Charities. The commission also approved the June meeting minutes and rescheduled the September meeting.
- Recommended Board approval of $36,464 matching grant for Mt. Sidney Ruritan Club Charities (6-0)
- Approved June minutes as written (6-0)
- Moved September meeting date from September 16 to September 30 at 7pm (6-0)
18 Government Center Lane, Verona
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AUGUSTA COUNTY
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Augusta County Government Center
Board Meeting Room
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Comments by the Public
3. Adoption of Minutes
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Director’s Report
6. Matters to be presented by the Commission
7. Matters to be presented by Staff
7.1. Report on Acquired Property – Schneider Park of Stuarts Draft, VA
8. Old Business
9. New Business
10. Announcement of Next Meeting & Adjournment
Augusta County boards and commissions invite the public to attend meetings.
If you have requests for accommodations to be able to attend or have questions about accessibility,
please contact us at 540-245-5610 or
[email protected].
COUNTY OF AUGUSTA
Parks & Recreation Department
P.O. Box 590
Verona, VA 24482
www.augustarec.com
Phone: 540-245-5727
Fax: 540-245-5732
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, Virginia 24482
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August 19, 2026
Page 1 of 4
Augusta County Government Center
Main Board Room, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
Present: Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Ernie Landes, Leon Bartley, Steve
Bridge, Anne Gordon, Andy Wells - Director, Pam Mowery - Administrative Secretary
Absent: Larry Curry
Chairperson Gordon welcomed those present at the meeting. The meeting was called to
order at 7:02pm.
2.
Comments by the Public
Mt. Sidney Ruritan Club Charities members are in attendance to present a Recreation
Matching Grant request for furnishings for a Community Center being built in Mt Sidney.
George Augst- Mt. Sidney, Keith Wampler- Mt. Sidney, Kerry and Linda Krause-
Verona, Reggie Wine- Mt. Sidney, David and Elizabeth Williams- Verona
Mrs. Williams asked the Commission if there were any questions regarding the
Matching Grant request. Mr. Wells inquired about the cost of the Community Center.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams stated the total cost to build was 1.2 million dollars. Mr. Wells
clarified that a large, if not all, portion of that amount was donated through private
investments. He stated the Ruritans were asking for the max amount of the Matching
Grant, which totals $36,464.00 for furnishings for the interior of the building.
Commission member Bosserman inquired how the remainder of the funds needed were
acquired. Mrs. Williams stated through private donations. Commission chair Gordon
asked when the completion of the building was ex …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Announcement of Next Meeting & Adjournment
5 yea
Sally Williams yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Steve Bridge yea · Anne Gordon yea
to approve June minutes as written. Vote was as follows:
6 yea
Sally Williams yea · Samantha Bosserman yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Steve Bridge yea · Anne Gordon yea
[context] Sidney Ruritan Club Charities Matching Grant request Vote was as follows:
6 yea
Sally Williams yea · Samantha Bosserman yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Steve Bridge yea · Anne Gordon yea
[context] Vote was as follows:
12 yea
Sally Williams yea · Samantha Bosserman yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Steve Bridge yea · Anne Gordon yea · Sally Williams yea · Samantha Bosserman yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Steve Bridge yea · Anne Gordon yea
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Board to consider two rezoning requests and multiple contracts
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and an ordinance amendment, then consider several contracts and requests, including a Flock camera contract, an AFID agreement, new court clerk positions, a tax refund, and a park construction contract.
- Rezone 5.02 acres on Beam Lane from General Business to Multi-Family Residential (Acend 2002 LLC)
- Rezone 13.08 acres off Fauber Lane/Barterbrook Road from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential (Young Real Estate & Knapp Construction)
- Consider amendments to Chapter 9-Environment ordinance
- Award $29,568 contract to Lantz Construction for Stuarts Draft Park second stage
- Approve $37,281 tax refund to F&M Bank for Bank Franchise Tax
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Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation - Public participation is optional; those who wish to join the Board of
Supervisors in prayer are asked to remain standing after the Pledge.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.
Rezoning Request - Acend 2002 LLC
a.
Consider a request to rezone from General Business with proffers to Multi-
Family Residential approximately 5.02 acres owned by Acend 2002 LLC. The
property is located on the south side of Beam Lane, across from UVA Medical
Park -- Augusta in Fishersville in the Beverley Manor District. The Planning
Commission recommends approval.
2.
Rezoning Request - Young Real Estate, Inc. & Knapp Construction LLC
a.
Consider a request to rezone from General Agriculture to Single Family
Residential approximately 13.08 acres owned by Young Real Estate, Inc. &
Knapp Construction LLC. The property is located off Fauber Lane and
Barterbrook Road in Jolivue in the Beverley Manor District. The Planning
Commission recommends approval.
3.
Chapter 9 Ordinance Amendment
a.
Consider ordinance amendments to Chapter 9-Environment.
**(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)**
4.
Flock Camera Contract
a.
Discussion of flock cameras.
5.
Stone Ledge Cider Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund
Performance Agreement and Local Agreement
a.
Consider the AFID and Local Performance Agreements.
6.
General District C …
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Supervisors
Board discusses rezoning requests and infrastructure funding
The Board of Supervisors will discuss several land-use rezoning requests and a contract for park construction. The meeting also includes presentations on broadband, Flock cameras, and property maintenance.
- Rezone 5.02 acres from General Business with proffers to Multi-Family Residential (Acend 2002 LLC)
- Rezone 13.08 acres from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential (Young Real Estate, Inc. & Knapp Construction LLC)
- $29,568.00 contract for Stuarts Draft Park construction via Lantz Construction
- $37,281.00 Bank Franchise Tax refund request from F&M Bank
- Discussion of AFID and Local Performance Agreements for Stone Ledge Cider
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Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Staff Briefing Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2026 – 1:30 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
1.
VDOT
a.
Report by VDOT.
2.
Fire-Rescue
a.
Report by Staff.
3.
Stone Ledge Cider Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund
Performance Agreement and Local Agreement
a.
Discuss the AFID and Local Performance Agreements.
4.
Broadband Update
a.
Presentation by All Points Broadband.
5.
Tax Refund
a.
Discuss a refund request from F&M Bank for a Bank Franchise Tax in the
amount of $37,281.00.
6.
General District Court Clerk Position Request
a.
Discuss the addition of two part-time General District Clerk positions.
7.
Infrastructure Funding Request
a.
Discuss awarding the contract to Lantz Construction in the amount of
$29,568.00 for the construction of a second stage at Stuarts Draft Park.
Funding Source: South River Parks & Recreation Infrastructure
8.
Flock Camera Contract
a.
Presentation by Donald Smith, Sheriff.
9.
Property Maintenance
a.
Presentation on Property Maintenance.
10. Planning Commission/Public Hearing
a.
Acend 2002 LLC - A request to rezone approximately 5.02 acres from General
Business with proffers to Multi-Family Residential. The Planning Commission
recommends approval.
b.
Young Real Estate, Inc. & Knapp Construction LLC - A request to rezone
approximately 13.08 acres from General Agriculture to Single Family
Residential. The Planning Commissio …
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Board to consider land use tax ordinance amendment and Verizon landline objections
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending the real property tax section related to land use, and will consider letters of objection to Verizon's discontinuance of landlines. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes and claims) and public comment periods.
- Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-15 (Real Property Tax)
- Consideration of letters of objection to Verizon landline discontinuance
- Approval of minutes from July 22, 2026 regular meeting
- Approval of claims paid since August 1, 2026
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Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation - Public participation is optional; those who wish to join the Board of
Supervisors in prayer are asked to remain standing after the Pledge.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
Commissioner of the Revenue/Land Use Ordinance
a.
Consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 22. Taxation. Article II. Real
Property Tax. Section 22-15.
**(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)**
2.
Verizon Landline Discontinuance
a.
Consider letters of objection to discontinuance of Verizon landlines.
3.
Consent Agenda
a.
MINUTES:
Consider minutes from the following meetings:
• Regular Meeting, Wednesday, July 22, 2026
b.
CLAIMS:
Consider claims paid since August 1, 2026.
**(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)**
4.
Matters to Be Presented by the Public
5.
Matters to Be Presented by Staff
6.
Matters to Be Presented by the Board
7.
Adjournment
Augusta County boards and commissions invite the public to attend meetings. If you have requests for accommodations to be able to attend
or have questions about accessibility, please contact us at 540-245-5610 or
[email protected].
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hear two rezoning requests in Fishersville and Jolivue
The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests: one to rezone 5.02 acres on Beam Lane in Fishersville from General Business to Multifamily Residential, and another to rezone 13.08 acres off Fauber Lane and Barterbrook Road in Jolivue from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 11, 2026 meeting and receive staff information on Board of Zoning Appeals items.
- Rezone 5.02 acres (TMP 066E (8) 3 & 066E (8) 4) on Beam Lane (Rte. 1180) from General Business to Multifamily Residential, owned by Acend 2002 LLC
- Rezone 13.08 acres (TMP 065 72A, 065 27A, & 065 27D) off Fauber Lane (Rte. 1428) and Barterbrook Road (Rte. 635) from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential, owned by Young Real Estate, Inc & Knapp Construction LLC
- Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 regular and called meetings
- Staff report on Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2310 (Board of Zoning Appeals items)
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Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Augusta County Government Center
Main Board Room
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
1.
Call to Order
2.
Determination of Quorum
3.
Minutes
a.
Approval of Regular and Called Meeting on August 11, 2026
4.
Public Hearing
a.
A request to rezone from General Business with proffers to Multifamily
Residential approximately 5.02 acres (TMP 066E (8) 3 & 066E (8) 4) owned by
Acend 2002 LLC and located on the south side of Beam Lane (Rte. 1180),
across from UVA Medical Park – Augusta in Fishersville in the Beverley Manor
Magisterial District.
b.
A request to rezone from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential
approximately 13.08 acres (TMP 065 72A, 065 27A, & 065 27D) owned by
Young Real Estate, Inc, & Knapp Construction LLC and located off Fauber
Lane (Rte. 1428) and Barterbrook Road (Rte. 635) in Jolivue in the Beverley
Manor Magisterial District.
5.
Matters to Be Presented by the Public
6.
New Business
7.
Old Business
8.
Matters to Be Presented by the Commission
9.
Staff Reports
a.
Information for Commission - Code of Virginia, Section 15.2-2310 (Board of
Zoning Appeals Items).
10. Adjournment
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Board considers $18,640.37 for courthouse phone pouches and new industrial zoning
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on an agricultural district withdrawal and a rezoning request in Mount Sidney. The board will also vote on a $17,000 contract extension for the new courthouse, a $18,640.37 purchase for cell phone pouches, and a funding request for the Walkers Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
- Public hearing to withdraw approximately 90.113 acres from the Middle River Agricultural and Forestal District
- Public hearing to rezone approximately 6.06 acres from General Business to General Industrial in Mount Sidney
- Consideration of $18,640.37 for Yondr cell phone pouches for the Augusta County Courthouse
- Consideration of a $17,000.00 contract amendment for the new Moseley courthouse project
- Consideration of a $19,120.53 funding request from Walkers Creek Volunteer Fire Department
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✓ Decided: Board approves Route 256 roundabout project and various land use requests
The Board approved a project agreement with VDOT for a roundabout at Route 256 and Triangle Drive. Other actions included approving a rezoning for a manufacturing facility, a land withdrawal for a communications tower, and a 23% personal property tax relief rate for 2026.
- Approved Route 256 at Triangle Drive roundabout project agreement (7-0)
- Approved rezoning 6.06 acres to General Industrial for manufacturing facility (7-0)
- Approved withdrawal of 90.113 acres from Middle River Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
- Approved 23% personal property tax relief rate for 2026 (7-0)
- Denied purchase of Yondr cell phone pouches for courthouse (6-1)
- Approved providing space for a locked cabinet for public defenders (4-3)
- Approved $17,000 Moseley contract amendment for courthouse (6-1)
- Denied proposal for Churchville Volunteer Fire Department land lease (3-4)
Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation - Public participation is optional; those who wish to join the Board of
Supervisors in prayer are asked to remain standing after the Pledge.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.
Middle River Agricultural and Forestal District Withdrawal
a.
Consider a request to withdraw approximately 90.113 acres (TMP 037 92)
owned by Shiflett, Larry F. & Suzanne F. Shiflett from the Middle River
Agricultural and Forestal District. The AFD Advisory Committee and the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the withdrawal request.
2.
Rezoning Request -- Edgar E. Michael Rev. Trust
a.
Consider a request to rezone from General Business to General Industrial with
proffers approximately 6.06 acres of an approximately 17.20-acre parcel (TMP
027 122A) owned by Edgar E. Michael Rev. Trust in Mount Sidney in the North
River Magisterial District. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
**(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)**
3.
Employee Bonus Ordinance
a.
Consider a motion to amend the bonus resolution that was previously adopted
on August 12, 2026.
4.
Cell Phone Pouches for the Augusta County Courthouse
a.
Consider the use of Yondr cell phone pouches in the Augusta County
Courthouse in the amount of $18,640.37.
5.
Public Defender Office Space
a.
Consider providing office space for public defenders at the Augusta County …
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August 26, 2026
Page 1 of 15
Regular Meeting, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 7:00 PM Government Center Main
Board Room
ROLE CALL:
Jeffrey Slaven
Chris Kincheloe
Michael Shull
Steve Grepps
Gerald Garber
Scott Seaton
Carolyn Bragg
Timothy K. Fitzgerald County Administrator
Jennifer Schacht, Deputy County Administrator
Nicole Price, County Attorney
Doug Wolfe, Director of Community Development
Angie Michael, Executive Assistant
VIRGINIA:
At an adjourned meeting of the
Augusta County Board of
Supervisors held on Wednesday,
August 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM at
the Government Center Main
Board Room, and in the 251st
year of the Commonwealth...
Chairman Slaven welcomed those present at the meeting.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The following students from the Fort Defiance High School FFA led the Pledge of
Allegiance:
Annalee Sanger is a senior and serves as the SCA President and the Senior FFA
Reporter.
Katherine Gardner is a junior and serves as the Vice President for both FFA and SCA.
Faith Morrow is a junior and serves as the Senior Secretary for FFA.
Kaylyn Olson is a sophomore and serves as the Junior Reporter.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Annalee Sanger delivered the invocation.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.
Matters to Be Presented by the Public
Taylor Harvey, 1515 Hankey Mountain Hwy, Churchville, advocated for Churchville
Volunteer Fire Department and their location remaining where it is.
W.T. Fix, 160 Wayb …
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Cell Phone Pouches for the Augusta County Courthouse
6 yea · 1 nay
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Scott Seaton yea · Carolyn Bragg nay
Public Defender Office Space
4 yea · 3 nay
Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Scott Seaton yea · Jeffrey Slaven nay · Chris Kincheloe nay · Carolyn Bragg nay
Contract Amendment
6 yea · 1 nay
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Scott Seaton yea · Carolyn Bragg yea · Michael Shull nay
motion to proceed with that recommendation. Vote was as follows: Yeas: Kincheloe, Shull, and Seaton Nays: Slaven, Garber Grepps, Bragg Motion Failed. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * August 26, 2026…
7 yea · 1 nay
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea · October nay
The other 24 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Supervisors
Board to discuss courthouse contract extension, tax relief rate, and rezonings
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss several items, including a contract extension for the new courthouse, a resolution setting the personal property tax relief rate, and a sidewalk funding application. They will also consider a sewer easement for a new tire facility, cell phone pouches for the courthouse, and two land use requests (an agricultural district withdrawal and a rezoning). The meeting is a staff briefing, so most items are for discussion rather than final action.
- Contract amendment for Moseley courthouse contract, $17,000 funding
- Resolution on Personal Property Tax Relief Act rate
- TAP application for sidewalk extension on Quicks Mill Road from US11 to Charlottes Court
- Sewer easement for C&C Tire at 2620 Stuarts Draft Highway
- Rezoning of 6.06 acres in Mount Sidney from General Business to General Industrial
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✓ Decided: Board schedules multiple items for August 26 regular meeting
The Board held a staff briefing to review reports and determine which items would be placed on the August 26 agenda. No final policy or funding decisions were made, though the Board accepted VDOT and Fire-Rescue reports as information.
- Accepted VDOT status report as information
- Authorized Mill Place Commerce Park agreements for Aug 26 agenda
- Authorized Personal Property Tax Relief Act resolution for Aug 26 consent agenda
- Authorized $17,000 Moseley contract amendment for Aug 26 agenda
- Authorized Quicks Mill Road TAP application for Aug 26 consent agenda
- Authorized Stuarts Draft Highway sewer easement for Aug 26 agenda
- Authorized $21,140.63 courthouse cell phone pouch purchase for Aug 26 agenda
- Authorized public defender office space and employee bonus ordinance for Aug 26 agenda
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Staff Briefing Meeting
Monday, August 24, 2026 – 1:30 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
1.
VDOT
a.
Report by VDOT.
2.
Mill Place Commerce Park - VA Business Ready Sites Program Performance
Agreements
a.
Discuss the VBRSP Performance Agreement and the Local Match and
Payment Agreement.
3.
Personal Property Tax Relief Act
a.
Discuss a resolution establishing the rate of tax relief of qualifying vehicles for
the Personal Property Tax Relief Act.
4.
Contract Amendment
a.
Discuss extension of the current Moseley contract for the new courthouse.
Amendment covers the time extension and work conducted.
Funding Source: 709105-481481 $17,000.00
5.
Quicks Mill Road TAP Application
a.
Discuss the TAP funding application for the extension of the sidewalk from
US11 to Charlottes Court in Verona.
6.
Stuarts Draft Highway Sewer Easement Connection
a.
Discuss a field adjustment during construction of C&C Tire's new facility at
2620 Stuarts Draft Highway required a sewer lateral to cross county-owned
parcel that houses a Stormwater Management Facility. To avoid having
private sewer facilities crossing county property, Augusta Water has agreed to
accept the lateral as an extension of their system across the County property.
County Staff have reviewed plans for the SWM facility for conflict and the
proposed Deed of Easement with Augusta Water and recommend approval.
7.
Cell Phone Pouches for the Aug …
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August 24, 2026
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Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, August 24, 2026, 1:30 PM Government Center Main
Board Room
ROLL CALL:
Jeffrey Slaven
Chris Kincheloe
Michael Shull
Steve Grepps
Gerald Garber
Scott Seaton
Carolyn Bragg
Timothy K. Fitzgerald County Administrator
Jennifer Schacht, Deputy County Administrator
Nicole Price, County Attorney
Doug Wolfe, Director of Community Development
Julia Hensley, Planner II
VIRGINIA:
At an adjourned meeting of the
Augusta County Board of
Supervisors held on Monday,
August 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM at
the Government Center Main
Board Room, and in the 251st
year of the Commonwealth...
1.
VDOT
Timothy Fitzgerald, County Administrator, discussed the VDOT status report of August
24, 2026.
The Board accepted the report as information.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
2.
Mill Place Commerce Park - VA Business Ready Sites Program Performance
Agreements
MILL PLACE COMMERCE PARK-VA BUSINESS READY SITES PROGRAM
PERFORMACE AGREEMENTS
Rebekah Castle, Director of Economic Development, discussed the VBRSP
Performance Agreement and the Local Match and Payment Agreement.
The Board authorized placing on the Wednesday, August 26, 2026 regular meeting
agenda.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
3.
Personal Property Tax Relief Act
George Price, Commissioner of the Revenue, discussed a resolution establishing the
rate of tax relief of qualifying vehicles for the Personal Property Tax Relief Act.
August 24, …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Closed Session [Board went into closed session.]
7 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Scott Seaton yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Closed Session [Board came out of closed session.]
7 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Scott Seaton yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
[context] Regional Industrial Facilities Authority Vote was as follows:
7 yea
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Garber yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea
[context] Vote was as follows:
7 yea
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Garber yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea
motion to convene the executive session. The Chairman asked if there is any Board member who cannot so certify. Hearing none, the Chairman called upon the County Administrator/ Clerk of the Board to…
7 yea
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Garber yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 19:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
Parks commission to review Mt. Sidney Ruritan recreation grant
The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including public comments, minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, and old/new business. The main substantive item is a recreation matching grant submitted by the Mt. Sidney Ruritan Club. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Recreation Matching Grant submitted by Ruritan Charities of Mt. Sidney (Mt. Sidney Ruritan Club)
- Public comments, including members of Mt. Sidney Ruritan Club
- Adoption of minutes and treasurer's report
- Director's report and staff matters
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✓ Decided: Parks commission approves May minutes, discusses splash pad interest
The Augusta County Parks and Recreation Commission approved the May minutes as written and received updates on the Director's report, including no plans to continue with Athletes Global Corporation and no direct revenue from Clymore Elementary's event at Natural Chimneys Park. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; other items were informational discussions.
- Approved May minutes as written (6-0)
18 Government Center Lane, Verona
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AUGUSTA COUNTY
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Augusta County Government Center
Board Meeting Room
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Comments by the Public
2.1. Members present of Mt. Sidney Ruritan Club
3. Adoption of Minutes
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Director’s Report
6. Matters to be presented by the Commission
7. Matters to be presented by Staff
8. Old Business
9. New Business
9.1. Recreation Matching Grant, submitted by Ruritan Charities of Mt. Sidney (Mt. Sidney Ruritan Club)
10. Announcement of Next Meeting & Adjournment
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please contact us at 540-245-5610 or
[email protected].
COUNTY OF AUGUSTA
Parks & Recreation Department
P.O. Box 590
Verona, VA 24482
www.augustarec.com
Phone: 540-245-5727
Fax: 540-245-5732
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, Virginia 24482
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June 17, 2026
Page 1 of 2
Augusta County Government Center
Main Board Room, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
1.
Call to Order
Present: Larry Curry, Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Ernie Landes, Leon
Bartley, Anne Gordon, Andy Wells - Director, Pam Mowery - Administrative Secretary
Absent: Steve Bridge
Chairperson Gordon welcomed those present at the meeting. The meeting was called to
order at 7:01pm.
2.
Comments by the Public
No public present.
3.
Adoption of Minutes
1.
May minutes for approval
No questions or amendments to the May minutes.
Parks and Recreation Commission member Bosserman moved, seconded by Parks and
Recreation Commission member Bartley, to approve May minutes as written.
Vote was as follows:
Yeas: Larry Curry, Sally Williams, Samantha
Bosserman, Ernie Landes, Leon Bartley, Anne
Gordon
Nays: None
Motion Passed.
4.
Treasurer's Report
1.
June Treasurer's report
No questions or comments regarding the Treasurer's report.
5.
Director’s Report
1.
June Director's report
Chairperson Gordon asked if Parks and Recreation will continue our relationship with
Athletes Global Corporation for programs in the future. Mr. Wells stated we do not plan
to. She asked if a Commission member could suggest Parks and Recreation if they
know of anyone interested in teaching a program. Mr. Wells encouraged them to make
the suggestion.
Chairperson Gordon asked if Clymore Elementary always holds an end of the year party
a …
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve May minutes as written. Vote was as follows:
6 yea
Larry Curry yea · Sally Williams yea · Samantha Bosserman yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Anne Gordon yea
[context] Vote was as follows:
6 yea
Larry Curry yea · Sally Williams yea · Samantha Bosserman yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Anne Gordon yea
New Business
6 yea
Sally Williams yea · Samantha Bosserman yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Steve Bridge yea · Anne Gordon yea
Announcement of Next Meeting & Adjournment [to move the September meeting date from September 16 to September 30 at 7pm.]
6 yea
Sally Williams yea · Samantha Bosserman yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Steve Bridge yea · Anne Gordon yea
Announcement of Next Meeting & Adjournment [Adjourn]
6 yea
Sally Williams yea · Samantha Bosserman yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Steve Bridge yea · Anne Gordon yea
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Board to consider employee bonus ordinance and school sales tax referendum
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance for employee bonuses and consider a resolution to place a school construction sales tax referendum on the ballot. They will also discuss a previously tabled rezoning request, a crop press study, and other items. The meeting includes several procedural matters and a closed session.
- Public hearing on employee bonus ordinance
- Rezoning request for 6.928 acres at 38 Lyndale Lane, Lyndhurst (TMP 076 54B) from Single Family Residential-15 to Rural Residential; Planning Commission recommends denial
- Resolution for referendum on sales tax for school construction and major renovation projects
- Discussion on Agriculture Crop Press Study and possible AFID planning grant application
- Consideration of ownership of portraits from the 1901 Augusta County Circuit Courthouse
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✓ Decided: Augusta County OKs school construction sales tax referendum for November ballot
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors approved placing a 1% sales tax referendum for school construction and renovations on the November ballot. The Board also approved an employee bonus ordinance for public schools and social services, agreed to apply for an AFID planning grant for an agriculture crop press study, and tabled a rezoning request for 38 Lyndale Lane. Additionally, the Board postponed a decision regarding the Churchville Fire Department hub station to August 24, 2026, and approved property and board appointment motions following a closed session.
- Approved employee bonus ordinance for public schools and social services (7-0)
- Adopted resolution honoring the life and service of John Ward (7-0)
- Tabled rezoning request at 38 Lyndale Lane (TMP 076 54B) until further notice (6-1)
- Approved moving forward with the AFID Planning Grant for a crop press study (6-1)
- Approved placing a 1% sales tax referendum for school construction on the November ballot (5-2)
- Postponed Churchville Fire Department decision to August 24, 2026 Staff Briefing (5-2)
- Approved consent agenda containing previous minutes and claims (7-0)
- Approved second amendment to the Commercial Purchase Agreement for Zapton House and adjacent property (7-0)
Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation - Public participation is optional; those who wish to join the Board of
Supervisors in prayer are asked to remain standing after the Pledge.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Employee Bonus Ordinance
a. Consider an ordinance for bonuses for Augusta County employees.
**(END OF PUBLIC HEARING)**
2. Resolution
a. Consider a resolution honoring the life and service of John Ward.
3. Rezoning Request-Curcio, Milio W. III & Curcio, Ann M.
a. PREVIOUSLY TABLED:
Consider a request to rezone from Single Family Residential-15 to Rural
Residential approximately 6.928 acres [TMP 076 54B], owned by Curcio, Milio
W., III & Curcio, Ann M., and located at 38 Lyndale Lane in Lyndhurst in the
South River District. The Planning Commission recommends denial.
4. Agriculture Crop Press Study
a. Discuss direction on moving forward with the study and direction on interest in
covering half of the study cost by applying for an AFID planning grant.
5. Ownership of Various Portraits
a. Consider ownership of various portraits that hung in the 1901 Augusta County
Circuit Courthouse.
6. School Sales Tax
a. Consider a resolution for a referendum on sales tax for school construction
and major renovation projects as permitted under Virginia law.
7. Churchville Fire Department
a. Discuss Churchville Hub Station.
8. Consent Agenda
a. …
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August 12, 2026
Page 1 of 17
Regular Meeting, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Government Center Main
Board Room
ROLE CALL:
Jeffrey Slaven
Chris Kincheloe
Michael Shull
Steve Grepps
Gerald Garber
Scott Seaton
Carolyn Bragg
Timothy K. Fitzgerald County Administrator
Jennifer Schacht, Deputy County Administrator
Nicole Price, County Attorney
Doug Wolfe, Director of Community Development
Angie Michael, Executive Assistant
VIRGINIA:
At an adjourned meeting of the
Augusta County Board of
Supervisors held on Wednesday,
August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM at
the Government Center Main
Board Room, and in the 251st
year of the Commonwealth...
Chairman Slaven welcomed those present at the meeting.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Steve Grepps, Beverley Manor District, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Tom Sheets delivered the invocation.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.
Employee Bonus Ordinance
This being the date and time advertised to consider an ordinance for Augusta County
employees.
Jennifer Schacht, Deputy County Administrator, stated that the Commonwealth
authorized localities to provide one-time employee bonuses to state-funded positions
in the FY2026 budget. At its June 10, 2026 meeting, the Board decided to consider a
bonus for all county-related employees, including schools, Shenandoah Valley Social
Services, Constitutional Offices, and other county employees. Under Virginia Code
§15.2 …
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Rezoning Request-Curcio, Milio W. III & Curcio, Ann M.
6 yea · 1 nay
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea · Scott Seaton nay
Agriculture Crop Press Study
6 yea · 1 nay
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea · Scott Seaton nay
School Sales Tax
5 yea · 2 nay
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Michael Shull yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea · Steve Grepps nay · Scott Seaton nay
Churchville Fire Department
5 yea · 2 nay
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea · Michael Shull nay · Scott Seaton nay
that the Board adjourn subject to call of the Chairman. August 12, 2026 Page 17 of 17 Vote was as follows:
7 yea · 1 nay
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea · October nay
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Two land-use requests: farmland withdrawal and industrial rezoning
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two items: a request to withdraw 90.113 acres at 1655 Knightly Mill Road from the Middle River Agricultural and Forestal District, and a request to rezone 6.06 acres east of Lee Highway (Route 11) from General Business to General Industrial with proffers. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the July 14 meeting.
- Withdrawal of 90.113 acres (TMP 037 92) from Middle River Agricultural and Forestal District at 1655 Knightly Mill Road
- Rezone of 6.06 acres (TMP 027 122A) from General Business to General Industrial with proffers, east of Lee Highway (Route 11), Mount Sidney
- Public hearing on both land-use requests
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Main Board Room, Verona
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|||Augusta County Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 7:00 PM Augusta County Government Center Main Board Room 18 Government Center Lane Verona, VA 24482|
|---|---|---|
|1.|Call to Order||
|2.|Determination of Quorum||
|3. Minutes|||
|a.||Approval of Regular and Called Meeting on July 14, 2026|
|4.|Public Hearing||
|a.||A request to withdraw approximately 90.113 acres (TMP 037 92) owned by Shiflett, Larry F. & Suzanne F. Shiflett, located at 1655 Knightly Mill Road, from the Middle River Agricultural and Forestal District.|
|b.|Sidney in the North River Magisterial District.|A request to rezone from General Business to General Industrial with proffers approximately 6.06 acres (TMP 027 122A) owned by Edgar E. Michael Rev. Trust, located east of Lee Highway (Rte. 11), and bounded on the rear property line by railroad right-of-way (Buckingham Branch line) in Mount|
|5.|Matters to Be Presented by the Public||
|6.|New Business||
|7.|Old Business||
|8.|Matters to Be Presented by the Commission||
|9.|Staff Reports||
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|10.|Adjournment||
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 09:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Verona
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board to weigh special use permit for weddings & events on Stuarts Draft farm
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on seven special use permit requests, including proposals for short-term rentals, contractor offices, a repair business, office conversion, weddings/events, and amendments to decommissioning plans. Additionally, the board will consider a six-month extension for a storage building permit.
- Short-term rental at 51 Burkholder Lane, Waynesboro (Robin Lee Burkholder)
- Contractor office and outdoor storage at 784 Fountain Cave Road, Grottoes (Glenn E. Slabaugh)
- Weddings and special events at 282 Wayne Avenue, Stuarts Draft (Ridgedale Farm, LLC)
- Amendment to decommissioning plan at 12 Mule Academy Road, Fishersville (Fishersville VAA, LLC)
- Six-month extension for storage building at 107 Creative Works Lane, Waynesboro (Creative Works Farm, Inc.)
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✓ Decided: BZA approves several special use permits for home businesses and event venues
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved five special use permits for short-term rentals, contractor and repair offices, a property management office, and a wedding venue. The Board also amended decommissioning plans for two solar projects to allow recycling instead of landfilling.
- Approved short-term rental of one bedroom at 51 Burkholder Lane (5-0)
- Approved contractor office and storage at 784 Fountain Cave Road (5-0)
- Approved small engine repair business at 218 Dooms Crossing Road (5-0)
- Approved property management office at 245 Mt. Vernon Road (5-0)
- Approved wedding and special events venue at 292 Wayne Avenue (5-0)
- Approved recycling facility acceptance in lieu of landfill for SUP#24-61 (5-0)
- Approved recycling facility acceptance in lieu of landfill for SUP#24-33 (5-0)
- Approved time extensions for Creative Works Farm, Fishersville VAA, and Bluestar Property Management (5-0)
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Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals
BZA Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 1:30 PM
Augusta County Government Center
Main Board Room
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
1. Call to Order
2. Determination of Quorum
3. Minutes
a. Approval of the July 2, 2026 Minutes
4. Public Hearing
a. A request by Robin Lee Burkholder, for a Special Use Permit to lease a room
within an existing dwelling for short term stays on property she owns located at
51 Burkholder Lane, Waynesboro in the South River District.
b. A request by Glenn E. Slabaugh, for a Special Use Permit to have a contractor
office and outdoor storage of commercial vehicles and equipment on property
he owns located at 784 Fountain Cave Road, Grottoes in the Middle River
District.
c. A request by Jared Perry, for a Special Use Permit to have a small engine and
equipment repair business on property owned by David W. and Sherri M. Perry
50% and Ronald M. McKee, Etal located at 218 Dooms Crossing Road,
Waynesboro in the Middle River District.
d. A request by Kim Dukes, agent for Rutherford Properties, LLC, for a Special
Use Permit to convert an existing dwelling into an office for a property
management business on property they own located at 245 Mt. Vernon Road,
Stuarts Draft in the South River District.
e. A request by Kim Dukes, agent for Ridgedale Farm, LLC, for a Special Use
Permit to have weddings and special events on property they own located at
282 Wayne Avenue, Stuart …
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BZA Regular Meeting, Thursday, August 6, 2026, 1:30 PM Augusta County
Government Center
Main Board Room
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
Staff Briefing
a.
Staff Briefing Memo
ABSENT: Sandra K. Bunch, Zoning Administrator and Secretary
PUBLIC: Tyler Dove
* * * * * * * * * * *
The staff briefing was held at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Conference Room
where the Board members reviewed the staff report for each request on the agenda.
Copies of the staff reports can be found in the Community Development Department.
* * * * * * * * * * *
VIEWINGS
The members of the Board of Zoning Appeals assembled at the Government Center
and went as a group to view the following:
• ROBIN LEE BURKHOLDER - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
• GLENN E. SLABAUGH - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
• JARED PERRY - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
• KIM DUKES, AGENT FOR RUTHERFORD PROPERTIES, LLC - SPECIAL USE
PERMIT
• KIM DUKES, AGENT FOR RIDGEDALE FARM, LLC - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
At each location, the Board observed the site and the premises to be utilized. The
Board also viewed the development and the character of the surrounding area.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Determination of Quorum
3.
Minutes
a.
Approval of the July 2, 2026 Minutes
BZA Member Glover moved, seconded by BZA Member Bailey, that the Board approve
the minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting.
Vote was as follows:
Yeas: George Coyner, II, Mark Glover, Thomas Bailey,
Monica Rutled …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the Board approve the minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting. Vote was as follows:
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker August yea
that the Board approve the request with the following conditions: Pre-Condition: None Operating Conditions: 1. Be permitted to use one (1) bedroom in the dwelling for short term rental. 2. Be limited…
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
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12 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea · George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
ordinance requirements of Article VI.A Outdoor Lighting. Vote was as follows:
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
ordinance requirements of Article VI.A Outdoor Lighting. 8. Submit a meter sizing form to the Augusta Water Department when restrooms are installed in the barn. 9. Site be kept neat and orderly. Vote…
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
that the Board approve the request with the following conditions: Pre-Conditions: 1. Pre-Condition #7 of SUP #24-61 be amended to permit a letter of acceptance from a recycling center with the…
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
that the Board approve the request with the following conditions: Pre-Conditions: 1. Pre-Condition #7 of SUP #24-33 be amended to permit a letter of acceptance from a recycling center in lieu of a…
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
that the Board approve the six (6) month Extension of Time request. Vote was as follows:
12 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea · George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
that the Board approve the twelve (12) month Extension of Time request. Vote was as follows:
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Board to consider $460,983 ambulance funding, rezoning requests, livestock market amendments
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests (one recommended for approval, one for denial) and two ordinance amendments related to livestock markets. Other business includes a presentation from Blue Ridge Community College, a performance agreement for Innovative Refrigeration Systems, and a request to fund an ambulance at $460,983. The board will also consider infrastructure funding requests totaling $40,400 and a memorial plaque for LTC Brandon Shah.
- Rezoning of 1.459 acres at Bald Rock Road and Lee Highway from Single Family Residential-10 to General Agriculture (Planning Commission recommends approval)
- Rezoning of 6.928 acres at 38 Lyndale Lane from Single Family Residential-15 to Rural Residential (Planning Commission recommends denial)
- Ordinance amendments to Chapter 25 defining and permitting livestock markets in General Industrial districts
- Ambulance funding request for $460,983
- Infrastructure funding requests: $23,000 for Augusta Regional Dental Clinic, $5,400 for Craigsville Volunteer Fire Department, $12,000 for North River Elementary
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✓ Decided: Board approves $34M Innovative Refrigeration expansion incentive package
The Board approved a rezoning for Layne Investment Inc. and two ordinance amendments adding livestock markets as a permitted use in General Industrial districts. It also approved performance agreements for Innovative Refrigeration Systems' $34 million expansion, which includes a $250,000 county grant, and authorized $460,983 for a new ambulance. Several infrastructure funding requests were approved, and the Board entered closed session to discuss property acquisitions.
- Approved rezoning of 1.459 acres at Bald Rock Road and Lee Highway to General Agriculture with proffers (7-0)
- Tabled rezoning request for 6.928 acres at 38 Lyndale Lane until August 12, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved ordinance amendment adding livestock market definition to Section 25-4 (7-0)
- Approved ordinance amendment adding livestock markets to Section 25-384 special use permits (7-0)
- Approved COF and Local Performance Agreements for Innovative Refrigeration Systems expansion (7-0)
- Approved $460,983 ambulance purchase from PL Custom via Sourcewell contract (6-1)
- Approved $23,000 for Augusta Regional Dental Clinic equipment (7-0)
- Approved $5,400 for Craigsville Volunteer Fire Department pagers (7-0)
Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation - Public participation is optional; those who wish to join the Board of
Supervisors in prayer are asked to remain standing after the Pledge.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Rezoning Request - Layne Investment Inc.
a. Consider a request to rezone from Single Family Residential-10 to General
Agriculture with proffers approximately 1.459 acres (TMP 036 85R) owned by
Layne Investments Inc. and located on the south-west corner of the
intersection of Bald Rock Road (Rte. 781) and Lee Highway (Rte. 11) in
Verona in the North River District. The Planning Commission recommends
approval.
2. Rezoning Request - Curcio, Milio W., III & Curcio, Ann M.
a. Consider a request to rezone from Single Family Residential-15 to Rural
Residential approximately 6.928 acres [TMP 076 54B], owned by Curcio, Milio
W., III & Curcio, Ann M., and located at 38 Lyndale Lane in Lyndhurst in the
South River District. The Planning Commission recommends denial.
3. Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 25, Section 25-4
a. Consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 25. Zoning. Division A. In General.
Article I. General Provisions. Section 25-4. Definitions. Livestock markets. The
Planning Commission recommends approval.
4. Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 25, Section 25-384
a. Consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 25. Zoning. Division F. Industrial
Districts …
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July 22, 2026
Page 1 of 15
Regular Meeting, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Government Center Main Board
Room
ROLE CALL:
Jeffrey Slaven
Chris Kincheloe
Michael Shull
Steve Grepps
Gerald Garber
Scott Seaton
Carolyn Bragg
Timothy K. Fitzgerald County Administrator
Jennifer Schacht, Deputy County Administrator
Nicole Price, County Attorney
Doug Wolfe, Director of Community Development
Julia Hensley, Planner II
Angie Michael, Executive Assistant
VIRGINIA:
At an adjourned meeting of the
Augusta County Board of
Supervisors held on Wednesday,
July 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the
Government Center Main Board
Room, and in the 251st year of
the Commonwealth...
Chairman Slaven welcomed those present at the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.
Rezoning Request - Layne Investment Inc.
This being the date and time advertised to consider a request to rezone from Single
Family Residential-10 to General Agriculture with proffers approximately 1.459 acres
(TMP 036 85R) owned by Layne Investments, LLC. and located on the south-west
corner of the intersection of Bald Rock Road (Rte. 781) and Lee Highway (Rte. 11) in
Verona in the North River District. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
Julia Hensley, Planner II, stated that the property is located within an Urban Service
Area of the Comprehensive Plan, and is planned for Medium Density Residential. The
proposed proffers include the following:
1. There shall be no more than one animal unit per acr …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the Board adjourn subject to call of the Chairman. Vote was as follows:
7 yea · 1 nay
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea · September nay
Ambulance Funding Request [approve putting this out to an RFP.]
5 nay · 2 yea
Michael Shull yea · Scott Seaton yea · Jeffrey Slaven nay · Chris Kincheloe nay · Steve Grepps nay · Gerald Garber nay · Carolyn Bragg nay
Ambulance Funding Request [approve the ambulance funding request as presented.]
6 yea · 1 nay
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Scott Seaton yea · Carolyn Bragg yea · Michael Shull nay
Ambulance Funding Request [Board approve putting this out to an RFP.]
5 nay · 2 yea
Michael Shull yea · Scott Seaton yea · Jeffrey Slaven nay · Chris Kincheloe nay · Steve Grepps nay · Gerald Garber nay · Carolyn Bragg nay
Ambulance Funding Request [Board approve the ambulance funding request as presented.]
6 yea · 1 nay
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Scott Seaton yea · Carolyn Bragg yea · Michael Shull nay
The other 29 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Supervisors
Board discusses ambulance funding and courthouse cell phone pouches
The Board of Supervisors will meet for a staff briefing to discuss several funding requests and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes discussions on public defender office space and performance agreements for Innovative Refrigeration Systems. The Board will also review rezoning requests and ordinance amendments.
- Funding for an ambulance in the amount of $460,983.00
- Yondr cell phone pouches for the Augusta County Courthouse in the amount of $21,140.63
- Infrastructure funding request from Augusta Regional Dental Clinic for $23,000.00
- Memorial plaque for LTC Brandon Shah on the old courthouse for $345.00
- Rezoning requests for Layne Investments, Inc. and Curcio, Milio W., III & Curcio, Ann M.
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✓ Decided: Board advances ambulance, economic development, and rezoning items to July 22 agenda
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing and authorized several items to be placed on the July 22, 2026 regular meeting agenda, including a $460,983 ambulance purchase, an Innovative Refrigeration Systems performance agreement, a $23,000 infrastructure request from Augusta Regional Dental Clinic, a $345 memorial plaque, and multiple rezoning and ordinance amendments. The Board also authorized moving forward with SMART Scale applications for WWRC and Triangle Drive, and referred a request to withdraw 90.113 acres from the Middle River Agricultural and Forestal District to the advisory committee. Several items were held until the August 24 worksession, including the Walkers Creek Fire Department contribution, cell phone pouches for the courthouse, and public defender office space. The Board also entered closed session to discuss real property and legal matters.
- Authorized moving forward with SMART Scale applications for WWRC and Triangle Drive
- Authorized placing $460,983 ambulance funding on July 22 agenda
- Authorized placing Innovative Refrigeration Systems performance agreement on July 22 agenda
- Authorized placing $23,000 infrastructure request from Augusta Regional Dental Clinic on July 22 agenda
- Authorized placing $345 memorial plaque for LTC Brandon Shah on July 22 agenda
- Authorized placing rezoning requests and ordinance amendments on July 22 agenda
- Referred 90.113-acre Agricultural and Forestal District withdrawal request to advisory committee
- Held Walkers Creek Fire Department contribution, cell phone pouches, and public defender office space until August 24 worksession
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Staff Briefing Meeting
Monday, July 20, 2026 – 1:30 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
1. VDOT
a. Report by VDOT.
b. Discuss a SMART Scale resolution of support for the WWRC and Triangle
Drive application.
2. Fire-Rescue
a. Report by Staff.
b. Discuss authorization for funding of an ambulance in the amount of
$460,983.00.
3. Cell Phone Pouches for the Augusta County Courthouse
a. Discuss the use of Yondr cell phone pouches in the Augusta County
Courthouse in the amount of $21,140.63.
4. Public Defender Office Space
a. Discuss providing office space for public defenders.
5. Innovative Refrigeration Systems Commonwealth's Development
Opportunity Fund Performance Agreement and Local Agreement
a. Discuss performance agreements.
6. Infrastructure Funding Request
a. Discuss an infrastructure funding request from Augusta Regional Dental Clinic
in the amount of $23,000.00.
7. Memorial Plaque
a. Discuss the addition of a memorial plaque on the old courthouse for LTC
Brandon Shah in the amount of $345.00.
8. Planning Commission/Public Hearing
a. Rezoning Request-Layne Investments, Inc.
b. Rezoning Request-Curcio, Milio W., III & Curcio, Ann M.
c. Ordinance Amendment-Chapter 25, Section 25-4
d. Ordinance Amendment-Chapter 25, Section 25-384
9. Matters to Be Presented by Staff
10. Matters to Be Presented by the Board
11. Closed Session
a. Convene into closed session.
Augusta County boards and com …
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July 20, 2026
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Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, July 20, 2026, 1:30 PM Government Center Main Board
Room
ROLE CALL:
Jeffrey Slaven
Chris Kincheloe
Michael Shull
Steve Grepps
Gerald Garber
Scott Seaton
Carolyn Bragg
Timothy K. Fitzgerald County Administrator
Jennifer Schacht, Deputy County Administrator
Nicole Price, County Attorney
Angie Michael, Executive Assistant
VIRGINIA:
At an adjourned meeting of the
Augusta County Board of
Supervisors held on Monday,
July 20, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the
Government Center Main Board
Room, and in the 251st year of
the Commonwealth...
1.
VDOT
a. Don Komara, Residency Administrator, discussed the VDOT status report of July
20, 2026.
The Board accepted the report as information.
b. Doug Wolfe, Director of Community Development, discussed a SMART Scale
resolution of support for the WWRC and Triangle Drive applications.
The Board authorized moving forward with the applications.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
2.
Fire-Rescue
Greg Schacht, Fire Chief, discussed the following:
a. Fire-Rescue monthly report. He welcomed Jessica Shaver as the new
Administrative Specialist/Volunteer Liaison.
The Board accepted the report as information.
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b. The annual contribution for Walkers Creek Fire Department.
The Board authorized holding until the August 24, 2026 worksession.
c. Authorization for funding of an ambulance in the amount of $460,983.00.
The Board autho …
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14 yea
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Garber yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea · Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Garber yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea
motion to convene the executive session. The Chairman asked if there is any Board member who cannot so certify. Hearing none, the Chairman called upon the County Administrator/ Clerk of the Board to…
7 yea
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Garber yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea
Closed Session [Board went into closed session]
7 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Scott Seaton yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Closed Session [Board came out of closed session]
7 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Scott Seaton yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 19:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
18 Government Center Lane, Verona
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider rezoning and livestock market ordinance changes
The Augusta County Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone approximately 6.928 acres from Single Family Residential-15 to Rural Residential. The body will also discuss ordinances to amend zoning definitions and permitted uses regarding livestock markets.
- Rezone 6.928 acres at 38 Lyndale Lane from Single Family Residential-15 to Rural Residential
- Amend zoning definitions for livestock markets in Chapter 25
- Amend General Industrial (GI) Districts to allow livestock markets with a Special Use Permit
- Rezone 1.459 acres at the intersection of Bald Rock Road and Lee Highway from Single Family Residential-10 to General Agriculture
- Elect officers for the upcoming term
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Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Augusta County Government Center
Main Board Room
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
1. Call to Order
2. Determination of Quorum
3. Minutes
a. Approval of Regular and Called Meeting on June 9, 2026
4. Public Hearing
a. A request to rezone from Single Family Residential-15 to Rural Residential
approximately 6.928 acres (TMP 076 54B) owned by Curcio, Milio W., III &
Curcio, Ann M., located at 38 Lyndale Lane in Lyndhurst in the South River
Magisterial District.
b. An ordinance to amend Chapter 25. Zoning. Division A. In General. Article I.
General Provisions. Section 25-4. Definitions. Livestock markets.
c. An ordinance to amend Chapter 25. Zoning. Division F. Industrial Districts.
Article XXXVIII. General Industrial (GI) Districts. Section 25-384. Uses
permitted by Special Use Permit. Livestock markets.
5. Matters to Be Presented by the Public
6. New Business
a. Election of Officers
7. Old Business
a. Continued to July 14, 2026 Meeting from June 9, 2026 Meeting.
A request to rezone from Single Family Residential-10 to General Agriculture
with proffers approximately 1.459 acres [TMP 036 85R], owned by Layne
Investment Inc., and located on the southwest corner of the intersection of
Bald Rock Road (Rte. 781) and Lee Highway (Rte. 11) in Verona in the North
River Magisterial District.
8. Matters to Be Presented by the Commission
9. Staff Reports
a. …
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Main Board Room, Verona
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 09:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Verona
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals to decide on 5 special use permits
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on five special use permit applications, including requests for lawncare businesses, an event venue, vehicle repair and sales, and outdoor storage. The board will also consider a one-year extension for a small dwelling permit on Frog Pond Road. They will approve minutes from June 4.
- Special use permit for lawncare business with outdoor storage at 111 Buffalo Branch Lane, Swoope
- Special use permit for weddings and special events at 1359 Long Meadow Road, Fishersville
- Special use permit for boat, vehicle, and equipment repair, wrecker service, impound yard, and sales at 31 Swartzel Shop Road, Greenville
- Special use permit for outdoor storage of vehicles, campers, and RVs at 184 Mule Academy Road, Fishersville
- One-year extension request for a dwelling less than 900 sq ft at Frog Pond Road and Wolfs Ledge Lane, Staunton
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✓ Decided: Augusta County BZA approves five special use permits and three extensions
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all five special use permit requests on the agenda, each with conditions, and approved three extensions of time for previously granted permits. The permits cover a lawncare business, micro weddings, a relocated storage building, a multi-use commercial property, and outdoor vehicle storage. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Jeremy L. Shipe's special use permit for a lawncare/landscape business at 111 Buffalo Branch Lane, Swoope, with conditions limiting vehicles, employees, and storage.
- Approved Lacey Sheets' special use permit for micro weddings (max 20 guests, 10 events/year) at 1359 Long Meadow Road, Fishersville, with conditions including portable restrooms for 2 years and a required septic system.
- Approved Fredrick and Emily Helm's special use permit to relocate and enlarge a storage building to 80' x 80' at 819 Chestnut Ridge Road, Staunton, with conditions on vehicles, equipment, and no employees.
- Approved Chapman Williams' (agent for CJ Properties) special use permit for boat/vehicle repair, wrecker service, impound yard, and sales at 31 Swartzel Shop Road, Greenville, with conditions including a site plan and removal of the Rte. 11 entrance.
- Approved Chris Connell's (agent for Core4 Enterprises) special use permit for outdoor storage of vehicles, campers, and RVs at 184 Mule Academy Road, Fishersville, with conditions including an 8-foot privacy fence and no repairs or sales.
- Approved a 1-year extension for John Rixey and Margaret Rennolds' special use permit for a dwelling under 900 sq ft at Frog Pond Road and Wolfs Ledge Lane, Staunton.
- Approved an extension until January 1, 2027, for Michael Dawson's special use permit for a custom slaughterhouse on Madrid Road, Middle River District.
- Approved a 6-month extension for Nick Collins' (agent for WCC Real Estate) special use permit for outdoor storage at 753 Lee Highway, Verona.
Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals
BZA Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 2, 2026 – 1:30 PM
Augusta County Government Center
Main Board Room
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
1. Call to Order
2. Determination of Quorum
3. Minutes
a. Approval of the June 4, 2026 Minutes
4. Public Hearing
a. A request by Jeremy L. Shipe, for a Special Use Permit to have a
lawncare/landscape business with outdoor storage of commercial vehicles and
to use two buildings for storage of equipment on property he owns located at
111 Buffalo Branch Lane, Swoope in the Pastures District.
b. A request by Lacey Sheets, for a Special Use Permit to have weddings and
special events on property owned by Phillip L. Sheets located at 1359 Long
Meadow Road, Fishersville in the Wayne District.
c. A request by Fredrick and Emily Helm, for a Special Use Permit to relocate
and enlarge a building used for storage of commercial vehicles and equipment
in conjunction with a landscape business on property they own located at 819
Chestnut Ridge Road, Staunton in the Riverheads District.
d. A request by Chapman Williams, agent for CJ Properties of Augusta, for a
Special Use Permit to lease space for boat, vehicle, and equipment repair, to
continue the wrecker service and impound yard, to have motor vehicle and
boat sales and to lease space for parking of commercial vehicles to
contractors on property owned by Adam and Rebecca Hall located at 31
Swartzel Shop Road, Greenville in the …
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July 2, 2026
Page 1 of 13
BZA Regular Meeting, Thursday, July 2, 2026, 1:30 PM Augusta County Government
Center
Main Board Room
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, VA 24482
Staff Briefing
a.
Staff Brieing Memo
The staff briefing was held at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Conference Room
where the Zoning Administrator reviewed the staff report for each request on the
Board’s agenda. Copies of the staff reports can be found in the Community
Development Department.
* * * * * * * * * * *
VIEWINGS
The members of the Board of Zoning Appeals assembled at the Government Center
and went as a group to view the following:
• JEREMY L. SHIPE - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
• LACEY SHEETS - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
• FREDRICK AND EMILY HELM - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
• CHAPMAN WILLIAMS, AGENT FOR CJ PROPERTIES OF AUGUSTA - SPECIAL
USE PERMIT
• CHRIS CONNELL, AGENT FOR THE CORE4 ENTERPRISES, LLC - SPECIAL
USE PERMIT
At each location, the Board observed the site and the premises to be utilized. The
Board also viewed the development and the character of the surrounding area.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Determination of Quorum
3.
Minutes
a.
Approval of the June 4, 2026 Minutes
BZA Member Glover moved, seconded by BZA Member Bailey, that the Board approve
the June 4, 2026 minutes.
Vote was as follows:
Yeas: George Coyner, II, Mark Glover, Thomas Bailey,
Monica Rutledge, Thomas Thacker
Nays: None
Motion Passed.
July 2, 2026
Page 2 of 13
4.
Publ …
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the Board approve the June 4, 2026 minutes. Vote was as follows:
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
that the Board approve the request with the following conditions: Pre-Conditions: None Operating Conditions: 1. Be limited to one (1) licensed commercial vehicle and one (1) licensed trailer…
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
ordinance requirements of Article VI.A Outdoor Lighting. Vote was as follows:
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
[context] Vote was as follows:
12 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea · George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
ordinance requirements of Article VI.A Outdoor Lighting. 12. No junk or inoperable vehicles, boats, equipment, or parts of vehicles, boats or equipment be kept outside. 13. Site be kept neat and…
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
that the Board approve the one (1) year Extension of Time. Vote was as follows:
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
that the Board approve an Extension of Time until January 1, 2027. Vote was as follows:
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker yea
that the Board approve a six (6) month Extension of Time. Vote was as follows:
6 yea
George Coyner yea · II yea · Mark Glover yea · Thomas Bailey yea · Monica Rutledge yea · Thomas Thacker July yea
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Board holds public hearings on two rezoning requests for commercial use
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 0.441 acres from General Agriculture to General Business, and another for 2.157 acres from Limited Business to General Business with proffers. The Board will also consider updates to the Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2026 and funding requests for the Fishersville Library playground ($50,000) and Schneider Park infield dirt ($2,300). Consent agenda items include minutes, claims, a street addition for Overlook Subdivision Section 6, and a credit card agreement. Note that the Waynesboro First Aid funding request has been withdrawn.
- Rezoning request by Boro Futures Group LLC for .441 acres from General Agriculture to General Business
- Rezoning request by Gums LLC for 2.157 acres from Limited Business to General Business with proffers
- Funding request of $50,000 for Fishersville Library playground
- Funding request of $2,300 from Stuarts Draft Babe Ruth League for infield dirt at Schneider Park
- Consent agenda includes acceptance of Overlook Subdivision Section 6 into secondary road system
zoningpublic-hearingsfundingparksinfrastructurehazard-mitigationconsent-agenda
✓ Decided: Board approves two rezoning requests, hazard plan, and drought declaration
The Board of Supervisors approved two rezoning requests (Boro Futures Group LLC and Gums LLC), the 2026 Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan, a $50,000 playground for Fishersville Library, $2,300 for Schneider Park infield dirt, and a consent agenda. They also approved funding for an EDA attorney, authorized hiring a new attorney for solar litigation, accepted Schneider Park as a gift, and adopted a drought emergency resolution. All votes were unanimous except the EDA attorney (5-1-1) and solar attorney (6-0-1).
- Approved rezoning for Boro Futures Group LLC (7-0)
- Approved rezoning for Gums LLC (7-0)
- Approved 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan (7-0)
- Approved $50,000 for Fishersville Library playground (7-0)
- Approved $2,300 for Schneider Park infield dirt (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda (7-0)
- Approved up to $10,000 for EDA attorney (5-1-1)
- Adopted drought emergency resolution (7-0)
Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation - Public participation is optional; those who wish to join the Board of
Supervisors in prayer are asked to remain standing after the Pledge.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Rezoning Request - Boro Futures Group LLC
a. Consider a request to rezone approximately .441 acres from General
Agriculture to General Business. The Planning Commission recommends
approval.
2. Rezoning Request -- Gums LLC
a. Consider a request to rezone approximately 2.157 acres from Limited
Business with proffers to General Business with proffers. The Planning
Commission recommends approval.
**(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)**
3. Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2026
a. Consider updated Mitigation Plan for 2026.
4. Waynesboro First Aid - WITHDRAWN
a. PREVIOUSLY POSTPONED:
Consider a funding request in the amount of $40,000.00.
5. Fishersville Library Playground
a. Consider an infrastructure funding request for the Fishersville Library
playground in the amount of $50,000.00.
6. Schneider Park Infield Dirt
a. Consider a funding request from Stuarts Draft Babe Ruth League for infield dirt
at Schneider Park in the amount of $2,300.00.
Funding Source: South River Infrastructure
7. Consent Agenda
a. MINUTES:
Consider minutes from the following meetings:
• Special Meeting, Wedensday, April 15, 2026
b. CLAIMS:
Consider clai …
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June 24, 2026
Page 1 of 10
Regular Meeting, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 7:00 PM Government Center Main Board
Room
ROLE CALL:
Jeffrey Slaven
Chris Kincheloe
Michael Shull
Steve Grepps
Gerald Garber
Scott Seaton
Carolyn Bragg
ABSENT:
Timothy K. Fitzgerald County Administrator
Jennifer Schacht, Deputy County Administrator
Nicole Price, County Attorney
Doug Wolfe, Director of Community Development
Julia Hensley, Planner II
Angie Michael, Executive Assistant
VIRGINIA:
At an adjourned meeting of the
Augusta County Board of
Supervisors held on Wednesday,
June 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the
Government Center Main Board
Room, and in the 250th year of
the Commonwealth...
Chairman Slaven welcomed those present at the meeting.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Fred Holland led the Pledge of Allegiance.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Jeff Slaven, North River District, delivered the invocation.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
June 24, 2026
Page 2 of 10
1.
Rezoning Request - Boro Futures Group LLC
This being the date and time advertised to consider a request to rezone approximately
.441 acres from General Agriculture to General Business. The Planning Commission
recommends approval.
Julia Hensley, Planner II, stated that the property is owned by Boro Futures Group LLC,
and located between Stuarts Draft Highway and Ebco Circle in Stuarts Draft in the
South River District. The property in …
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the Board approve the funding request of no more than $10,000.00 for an Economic Development Authority Attorney. Vote was as follows:
5 yea · 1 nay
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Garber yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea · Shull nay
that the Board adjourn subject to call of the Chairman. Vote was as follows:
7 yea · 1 nay
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea · August nay
The other 21 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 13:30
Board of Supervisors
Board to discuss two rezoning requests and land use ordinance amendment
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold a staff briefing meeting to discuss several items, including an updated hazard mitigation plan, a land use ordinance amendment, and two rezoning requests with Planning Commission recommendations. Funding requests totaling $92,300 will be considered for Waynesboro First Aid, Fishersville Library playground, and Schneider Park infield dirt. Other discussions include an after-school care program at Riverheads Elementary and a credit card agreement. The board may convene in closed session.
- Rezoning: Boro Futures Group LLC requests to rezone 0.441 acres from General Agriculture to General Business (Planning Commission recommends approval)
- Rezoning: Gums LLC requests to rezone 2.157 acres from Limited Business with proffers to General Business with proffers (Planning Commission recommends approval)
- Funding request of $40,000 for Waynesboro First Aid
- Funding request of $50,000 for Fishersville Library playground
- Funding request of $2,300 from Stuarts Draft Babe Ruth League for Schneider Park infield dirt (funding source: South River Infrastructure)
zoningland-usefundingpublic-safetyparkslibrariesschoolshazard-mitigation
✓ Decided: Board advances land use ordinance change, rezoning requests to public hearing
The Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing and took several actions to advance items to the June 24 regular meeting agenda. It authorized advertising a public hearing for a Land Use ordinance amendment (County Code 22-15) and placed two rezoning requests on the agenda. The Board also agreed to allow an after-school program at Riverheads Elementary School and authorized placing several funding requests and a street addition on the consent or regular agenda. The Board then entered closed session for personnel, real property, economic development, and legal matters, and certified the closed session was lawful.
- Authorized advertising for public hearing on Land Use ordinance amendment (County Code 22-15)
- Placed rezoning request for Boro Futures Group LLC (.441 acres, General Agriculture to General Business) on June 24 agenda
- Placed rezoning request for Gums LLC (2.157 acres, Limited Business to General Business with proffers) on June 24 agenda
- Agreed to allow after-school program at Riverheads Elementary School
- Authorized placing Overlook Subdivision Section 6 street addition on June 24 consent agenda
- Authorized placing $40,000 Waynesboro First Aid funding request on June 24 agenda
- Authorized placing $50,000 Fishersville Library playground funding request on June 24 agenda
- Authorized placing $2,300 Schneider Park infield dirt funding request on June 24 agenda
Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Staff Briefing Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2026 – 1:30 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
1. VDOT
a. Report by VDOT.
b. Street Addition-Overlook Subdivision Section 6
2. Fire-Rescue
a. Report by Staff.
3. Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2026
a. Discuss updated Mitigation Plan for 2026.
4. Waynesboro First Aid
a. Discuss a funding request in the amount of $40,000.00.
5. Reassessment Update
a. Presentation by Staff.
6. Ordinance Amendment - Land Use
a. Discuss changes for public hearing.
7. Fishersville Library Playground
a. Discuss an infrastructure funding request for the Fishersville Library
playground in the amount of $50,000.00.
8. Schneider Park Infield Dirt
a. Discuss a funding request from Stuarts Draft Babe Ruth League for infield dirt
at Schneider Park in the amount of $2,300.00.
Funding Source: South River Infrastructure
9. Planning Commission/Public Hearing
a. Discuss a rezoning request:Boro Futures Group LLC-A request to rezone
approximately .441 acres from General Agriculture to General Business. The
Planning Commission recommends approval.
b. Discuss a rezoning request:Gums LLC-A request to rezone approximately
2.157 acres from Limited Business with proffers to General Business with
proffers. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
10. Matters to Be Presented by Staff
a. Discuss a request from the Augusta County School Board to utilize facilities to
operate an aft …
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June 22, 2026
Page 1 of 7
Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, June 22, 2026, 1:30 PM Government Center Main
Board Room
ROLE CALL:
Jeffrey Slaven
Chris Kincheloe
Michael Shull
Steve Grepps
Scott Seaton
Carolyn Bragg
ABSENT:
Timothy K. Fitzgerald County Administrator
Jennifer Schacht, Deputy County Administrator
Nicole Price, County Attorney
Doug Wolfe, Director of Community Development
Julia Hensley, Planner II
Gerald Garber
VIRGINIA:
At an adjourned meeting of the
Augusta County Board of
Supervisors held on Monday,
June 22, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the
Government Center Main Board
Room, and in the 250th year of
the Commonwealth...
1.
VDOT
a. Don Komara, Residency Administrator, discussed the VDOT status report of
June 22, 2026.
The Board accepted the report as information.
b. Doug Wolfe, Director of Community Development, discussed a street addition for
Overlook Subdivision Section 6.
The Board authorized placing on the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Consent Agenda.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
June 22, 2026
Page 2 of 7
2.
Fire-Rescue
Greg Schacht, Fire Chief discussed the Fire-Rescue monthly report.
The Board accepted the report as information.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
3.
Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2026
Patrick Lam, Emergency Management, discussed the Central Shenandoah Hazard
Mitigation Plan for 2026.
The Board authorized placing on the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 regular mee …
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Legal representation of the Economic Development Authority of Augusta County Vote was as follows:
6 yea
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea
[context] Vote was as follows:
6 yea
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea
motion to convene the executive session. The Chairman asked if there is any Board member who cannot so certify. Hearing none, the Chairman called upon the County Administrator/ Clerk of the Board to…
6 yea
Slaven yea · Kincheloe yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea · Seaton yea
Closed Session [Board went into closed session]
6 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Scott Seaton yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Closed Session [Board came out of Closed Session.]
6 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Chris Kincheloe yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Scott Seaton yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 19:00
Parks & Recreation Commission
Routine Parks & Recreation Commission meeting with reports and public comments
The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive public comments, adopt the previous meeting's minutes, and hear reports from the treasurer and director. The agenda also includes sections for staff presentations, old business, and new business, but no specific items or decisions are listed.
- Adoption of minutes
- Treasurer’s report
- Director’s report
- Public comments
- Old business and new business
parksrecreationpublic-commentsreportsagenda
✓ Decided: Commission approves April minutes and discusses park improvements
The Commission approved the April meeting minutes. Discussions included upcoming facility updates at Stuarts Draft Park and a pending grant application from Mt. Sidney Ruritan Charities.
- Approved April minutes (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
18 Government Center Lane, Verona
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AUGUSTA COUNTY
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Augusta County Government Center
Board Meeting Room
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Comments by the Public
3. Adoption of Minutes
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Director’s Report
6. Matters to be presented by the Commission
7. Matters to be presented by Staff
8. Old Business
9. New Business
10. Announcement of Next Meeting & Adjournment
Augusta County boards and commissions invite the public to attend meetings.
If you have requests for accommodations to be able to attend or have questions about accessibility,
please contact us at 540-245-5610 or
[email protected].
COUNTY OF AUGUSTA
Parks & Recreation Department
P.O. Box 590
Verona, VA 24482
www.augustarec.com Phone: 540-245-5727
Fax: 540-245-5732
18 Government Center Lane
Verona, Virginia 24482
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May 20, 2026
Page 1 of 3
Augusta County Government Center
Main Board Room, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
Present: Sally Williams, Leon Bartley, Steve Bridge, Anne Gordon, Andy Wells -
Director, Pam Mowery - Administrative Secretary
Absent: Larry Curry, Samantha Bosserman, Ernie Landes
Chairperson Gordon welcomed those present at the meeting. The meeting was called to
order at 7:01pm.
2. Comments by the Public
No public present.
3. Adoption of Minutes
1. April Minutes for approval
No questions or amendments to the April minutes.
Parks and Recreation Commission member Bridge moved, seconded by Parks and
Recreation Commission member Williams, to approve the April minutes as written.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Sally Williams, Leon Bartley, Steve Bridge, Anne
Gordon
Nays: None
Motion Passed.
4. Treasurer's Report
1. May Treasurer's report
No questions or comments regarding the Treasurer's report.
5. Director’s Report
1. May Director's report
Chairperson Gordon asked if this was the first time we have worked with Global
Athletics. Mr. Wells replied, yes. He stated the company has had success elsewhere in
the state. The organization has high minimum numbers for the program to go on as
scheduled. Our recreation manager, Joyce Johnson, was able to get the organization to
lower the number, but the minimum is still too high, which is why most of the programs
through this organization have not been successful for our liki …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the April minutes as written. Vote was as follows:
4 yea
Sally Williams yea · Leon Bartley yea · Steve Bridge yea · Anne Gordon yea
[context] Vote was as follows:
4 yea
Sally Williams yea · Leon Bartley yea · Steve Bridge yea · Anne Gordon yea
Announcement of Next Meeting & Adjournment
6 yea
Larry Curry yea · Sally Williams yea · Samantha Bosserman yea · Ernie Landes yea · Leon Bartley yea · Anne Gordon yea
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Supervisors
Board to discuss advertising for public hearing on Employee Bonus Ordinance
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider a Men's Health Month proclamation and a Veterans Memorial resolution that was previously postponed. They will discuss advertising for a public hearing on the Employee Bonus Ordinance. The board will also consider minutes from the April 22, 2026 regular meeting and a staff request to advertise a public hearing for a Chapter 9 ordinance amendment, along with routine public and board matters.
- Consider Men's Health Month proclamation
- Consider Veterans Memorial resolution (previously postponed)
- Discuss advertising for public hearing on Employee Bonus Ordinance
- Consider minutes from the April 22, 2026 regular meeting
- Staff request to advertise public hearing for Chapter 9 ordinance amendment
proclamationordinancepublic-hearingminutesboard
✓ Decided: Board adopts Veterans Memorial resolution, approves employee bonus ad
The Board of Supervisors adopted the original Veterans Memorial resolution honoring all veterans and dedicating a memorial at the Government Center. It also approved advertising a public hearing for an employee bonus ordinance covering all county employees, with a net county cost of $542,000 if extended beyond state-funded positions. Several other items were approved, including consent agenda, ordinance amendments, and board appointments.
- Adopted Men's Health Month Proclamation (5-0)
- Adopted original Veterans Memorial resolution (5-0)
- Approved advertising employee bonus ordinance for all employees (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including April 22, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Approved advertising Erosion/Sediment Control and IDDE ordinance amendments (5-0)
- Authorized drafting ordinance to vacate portion of Wayne Avenue drainage easement (5-0)
- Re-appointed five board/commission members (5-0)
- Appointed Mary Godinez to Library Board (4-0, Bragg abstained)
Main Board Room, Verona
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Government Center Main Board Room
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation - Public participation is optional; those who wish to join the Board of
Supervisors in prayer are asked to remain standing after the Pledge.
1. Men's Health Month Proclamation
a. Consider proclamation.
2. Veterans Memorial Resolution
a. PREVIOUSLY POSTPONED
Consider resolution.
3. Employee Bonus Ordinance
a. Discuss advertising for a public hearing for the Employee Bonus Ordinance.
4. Consent Agenda
a. MINUTES:
Consider minutes from the following meetings:
• Regular Meeting, Wednesday, April 22, 2026
5. Matters to Be Presented by the Public
6. Matters to Be Presented by Staff
a. Permission to advertise for a public hearing for the Chapter 9 ordinance
amendment.
7. Matters to Be Presented by the Board
8. Closed Session
a. Convene in Closed Session.
9. Adjournment
Augusta County boards and commissions invite the public to attend meetings. If you have requests for accommodations to be able to attend
or have questions about accessibility, please contact us at 540-245-5610 or
[email protected].
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June 10, 2026
Page 1 of 9
Regular Meeting, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Government Center Main Board
Room
ROLE CALL:
Jeffrey Slaven
Michael Shull
Steve Grepps
Gerald Garber
Carolyn Bragg
ABSENT:
Timothy K. Fitzgerald County Administrator
Jennifer Schacht, Deputy County Administrator
Nicole Price, County Attorney
Angie Michael, Executive Assistant
Chris Kincheloe, Vice Chair
Scott Seaton
Timothy K. Fitzgerald, County Administrator
VIRGINIA:
At an adjourned meeting of the
Augusta County Board of
Supervisors held on Wednesday,
June 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the
Government Center Main Board
Room, and in the 250th year of
the Commonwealth...
Chairman Slaven welcomed those present at the meeting.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The Board of Supervisors led the Pledge of Allegiance.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
David Zimmerman delivered the invocation.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
1.
Men's Health Month Proclamation
The Board considered the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, Men’s Health Month is part of an ongoing international effort to educate
men, boys, and their families about the importance of preventative health screenings,
early detection, and healthy lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, nationwide, men have a life expectancy that is approximately six years
shorter than that of women and experience higher rates of chronic disease, including
diabetes, obesity, cancer, heart disease, and premature mortality; and
WHEREA …
🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the Board approve the Men’s Health Month Proclamation as presented. Vote was as follows:
5 yea
Slaven yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea
resolution that was presented. Vote was as follows:
5 yea
Slaven yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea
that the Board approve advertising and include all employees. Vote was as follows:
5 yea
Slaven yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea
that the Board approve the consent agenda as follows: MINUTES: • Regular Meeting, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Vote was as follows:
5 yea
Slaven yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea
that the Board approve advertising both changes for public hearing. Vote was as follows:
5 yea
Slaven yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea
ordinance and advertising for public hearing. Vote was as follows:
5 yea
Slaven yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea
that the Board re-appoint the following Boards and Commissions. Effective July 1, 2026 and to expire June 30, 2030: • Kevin Phillips Ag Industry Board • Anne Gordon Parks & Recreation Commission •…
5 yea
Slaven yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea
that the Board appoint Mary Godinez to serve a term on the Library Board. Effective July 1, 2026 and to expire June 30, 2030. June 10, 2026 Page 8 of 9 Ms. Bragg stated that she would be abstaining…
4 yea · 2 absent
Slaven yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Kincheloe absent · Seaton absent
that the Board appoint Andrew Parr to serve a term on the Planning Commission. Effective July 1, 2026 and to expire June 30, 2030. Vote was as follows:
5 yea
Slaven yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea
that the Board adjourn subject to call of the Chairman. Vote was as follows:
5 yea · 2 absent
Slaven yea · Garber yea · Shull yea · Grepps yea · Bragg yea · Kincheloe absent · August absent
Men's Health Month Proclamation
5 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Veterans Memorial Resolution
5 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Employee Bonus Ordinance
5 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Matters to Be Presented by Staff [Board approve advertising both changes for public hearing.]
5 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Matters to Be Presented by Staff [Board authorize drafting the ordinance and advertising for public hearing.]
5 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Matters to Be Presented by the Board [Board re-appoint the following Boards and Commissions. Effective July 1, 2026 and to expire June 30, 2030]
5 yea
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg yea
Matters to Be Presented by the Board [Board appoint Mary Godinez to serve a term on the Library Board. Effective July 1, 2026 and to expire June 30, 2030.]
4 yea · 1 abstain
Jeffrey Slaven yea · Michael Shull yea · Steve Grepps yea · Gerald Garber yea · Carolyn Bragg abstain
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Net migration+517 people (+$30.3M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)4 ({"Hurricane": 6, "Flood": 5, "Snowstorm": 4, "Severe Storm": · last Fri Jan 23, 2026)
Traffic fatalities18 (7 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,439 (22,743 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,282/mo (240 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.3% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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495
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$244.6M
Spending$309.2M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$125.5M
Debt-to-revenue0.51×
Debt-load index73 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the
research explorer.
Meeting archives
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