Bedford County public meetings in 2021

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board approved the 2022 meeting schedule and one adoption consent request during their December 16, 2021, meeting. The Board also discussed potential future meeting locations at the courthouse for security reasons and reviewed program reports regarding foster care, staffing, and budget status.

• Approved 2022 Board meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved one adoption consent (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on virtual meeting policy until January

Board of Supervisors - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will review a draft strategic plan and financial status update. The regular meeting includes decisions on rezoning, zoning text amendments, and several fund appropriations including CARES Act funds.

• Rezoning Application #RZ21-0006: PCD to R-2 for Beville Properties LLC (The Village at Smith Mountain Lake)
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #TA21-0005 regarding Wireless Communication Facility Class 3 and Class 4 uses
• Solicitation of bids for the Sheriff's Office parking lot resurfacing project
• Contract for alterations to Administration Building (Phase IV & V)
• Appropriation of unused CARES Act funds and Municipal Utility Relief Funds

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a $212,134 contract with Owen Building & Remodeling Inc. for Phase IV and V renovations to the Administration Building, and approved a rezoning request from Beville Properties LLC to build eight single-family homes on 9.32 acres near Moneta Road. The Board also approved several CARES Act fund appropriations, including $1.6 million for school HVAC improvements and $346,790 for board room improvements, and adopted its 2022 legislative priorities. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $212,134 contract with Owen Building & Remodeling Inc. for Administration Building Phase IV & V renovations (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 9.32 acres from PCD to R-2 for eight single-family homes by Beville Properties LLC (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #TA21-0005 for Wireless Communication Facility Class 3 and 4 uses (7-0)
• Approved $1,600,000 appropriation from fund balance for school HVAC improvements (7-0)
• Approved $346,790 appropriation from fund balance for board room improvements (7-0)
• Approved $347,253.80 appropriation from fund balance for Priority Dispatch software (7-0)
• Approved 2022 legislative priorities resolution as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bid authorization for Sheriff's Office parking lot resurfacing and $100 per meeting compensation for Redistricting Committee (7-0)

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review a rezoning application and a zoning ordinance amendment for wireless communication facilities. The meeting includes several resolutions to appropriate CARES Act funds and budget adjustments.

• Rezoning Application #RZ21-0006: PCD to R-2 for Beville Properties LLC (The Village at Smith Mountain Lake)
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #TA21-0005 regarding Wireless Communication Facility Class 3 and Class 4 uses
• Resolution to authorize bids for the Sheriff's Office parking lot resurfacing project
• Resolution to authorize the contract for alterations to Administration Building (Phase IV & V)
• Multiple resolutions to appropriate CARES Act funds and FY 2020-2021 budget adjustments

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a $212,134 contract with Owen Building & Remodeling Inc. for Phase IV and V renovations to the Administration Building. The Board also approved a rezoning request from PCD to R-2 for eight single-family homes on 9.32 acres near Moneta Road, and adopted a legislative program for the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session. Several CARES Act fund appropriations and reappropriations were approved, including $379,212.55 in unexpended funds and $347,253.80 for Priority Dispatch software. All votes recorded were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $212,134 contract with Owen Building & Remodeling Inc. for Administration Building Phase IV & V renovations (7-0)
• Approved rezoning #RZ21-0006 from PCD to R-2 for eight single-family dwellings on 9.32 acres near Moneta Road (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #TA21-0005 for Wireless Communication Facility Class 3 and Class 4 uses (7-0)
• Approved reappropriation of $379,212.55 in unexpended CARES Act funds and $163,464.00 for general COVID-related expenditures (7-0)
• Approved $347,253.80 appropriation from fund balance for Priority Dispatch software implementation (7-0)
• Approved $143,226.92 CARES Act Municipal Utility Relief Program appropriation for Town of Bedford Electric Department (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Program as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing solicitation of bids for Sheriff's Office parking lot resurfacing and $100 per meeting compensation for Redistricting Committee members (7-0)

Library Board - Regular Meeting

The Library Board will meet to discuss the FY23 operating budget and provide updates on building projects. The board will also hold initial discussions regarding collection development and personnel policies.

• FY23 Operating Budget discussion
• Collection Development Policy presentation
• Group Medical Insurance Policy discussion
• VRS Retirement Policy discussion
• VRS Group Life Insurance Policy discussion

The Board approved the meeting agenda and amended minutes from October. Members discussed a draft collection development plan and three proposed personnel policy revisions, which remain under first consideration. The Board also agreed upon the proposed FY23 County Capital Improvement Project (CIP) requests.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Agreed upon proposed FY23 County CIP requests

EDA Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, consider a parking lot concept plan contract at Elba's, and discuss property and infrastructure matters. They will also enter a closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry expansion, as allowed by state law.

• Consideration of parking lot concept plan contract at Elba's
• Request to proceed with Landscape Maintenance IFB for EDA properties
• Consideration of Estoppel Certificate for TBP Enterprises and Centra Health in Lake Vista Corporate Center
• Consideration of Bill of Sale and Quit Claim Deed for Burnbridge Road sewer to BRWA
• Closed session for prospective business or industry discussion

The Economic Development Authority approved a contract for a parking lot concept plan at Elba's and transferred the Burnbridge Road sewer line to the Bedford Regional Water Authority. The board also authorized a bidding process for landscape maintenance and approved an Estoppel Certificate for the Lake Vista Corporate Centre.

• Approved $1,500 contract with Hurt & Proffitt for Elba's parking lot concept plan (Unanimous)
• Authorized Invitation to Bid (IFB) for landscape maintenance at three business parks and Washington Street (Unanimous)
• Approved issuance of Estoppel Certificate for Tom Bell Properties Enterprises, LLC and Centra Health Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Bill of Sale and Quitclaim Deed to transfer Burnbridge Road Sewer to Bedford Regional Water Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Ag Board Meeting

The board will receive reports on land protection, conservation, and economic development. The meeting includes updates on the County Fair, school agriculture programs, and the Farmer's Market.

• Land Protection & Conservation report
• Economic Development report
• Cooperative Extension report
• County Fair update
• Farmer’s Market updates

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board approved its December 1, 2021 agenda and the November 3, 2021 minutes, both unanimously. The board heard that Bedford County submitted broadband grant applications covering 20,000 unserved or underserved addresses totaling $60 million, with awards expected by the end of the calendar year. On solar, a subcommittee reported it believes it is not the time for the County to pursue solar panel farms and will draft a resolution in January. No formal decision on solar was made at this meeting.

• Approved December 1, 2021 agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• No vote taken on solar; subcommittee to draft resolution in January

Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will discuss VDOT project updates and consider a contract for a Motorola PremierOne CAD, Mobile, and Records Management System. The meeting includes several proposed ordinances regarding taxation, solid waste, and hotel use.

• Contract for Motorola PremierOne CAD, Mobile, and Records Management System
• Special Use Permit for campground expansion at Tax Map #234-A-31C
• Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance regarding Hotel/Motel/Motor Lodge (Extended Stay)
• Resolutions to accept proceeds from the National Opioid Litigation Settlement
• Ordinances amending Personal Property Tax and Occupancy Tax

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss Virginia Department of Transportation project updates and a new CAD/RMS/MDT system, followed by a regular meeting to vote on grants, ordinances, and contracts. Key decisions include accepting opioid litigation settlement proceeds, approving zoning amendments, and purchasing a Motorola PremierOne system.

• Accept $2021-2022 DCJS grants for Internet Crimes Against Children Program (Resolutions #R 112221-01, #R 112221-02)
• Approve $1.2M contract for Motorola PremierOne CAD, Mobile, and Records Management System (Resolution #R 112221-11)
• Vote on special use permit for campground expansion on Tax Map #234-A-31C (Resolution #R 112221-03)
• Amend zoning ordinance for extended-stay hotel/motel/motor lodge use (Ordinance #O 112221-04)
• Accept National Opioid Litigation Settlement proceeds (Resolutions #R 112221-05, #R 112221-08)

The Board approved an emergency procurement for a new Motorola CAD/RMS/MDT system following a catastrophic failure of the existing 1999 system. Other key actions included updating zoning for extended-stay hotels and expanding a local campground.

• Approved $1,981,334 contract for Motorola PremierOne CAD/RMS/MDT system (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #SU21-0005 to add 32 campsites at 4474 White House Road (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendments requiring special use permits for non-transient hotel occupancy (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Solid Waste ordinance increasing civil penalties up to $25,000/day (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Occupancy Tax definition of 'total charge' (5-2)
• Approved property tax exemption for one vehicle owned by fully disabled veterans (7-0)
• Approved participation in National Opioid Litigation Settlement (7-0)
• Appointed David Wells as Citizen Representative to Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board approved a $5,000 engagement and morale staff development expenditure, hiring a consultant from Richmond to be contacted after Christmas. The board also approved redefining two Human Services Assistant vacancies into a Family Services Specialist II and a Self Sufficiency Specialist II, and temporarily raising three Benefit Programs Specialist IIs to IIIs. The board approved the agenda and October minutes, and passed a resolution after a closed session on six personnel items. No adoption consents were presented.

• Approved hiring a Richmond consultant for engagement and morale staff development at $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved redefining one Human Services Assistant vacancy to Family Services Specialist II and another to Self Sufficiency Specialist II (unanimous)
• Approved temporarily increasing three Benefit Programs Specialist IIs to IIIs, to be reviewed with the Board after June (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda as revised (unanimous)
• Approved the October meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Passed a resolution after closed session stating no other business was conducted beyond the six personnel items discussed (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:43 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider a rezoning application for Beville Properties LLC and a text amendment regarding wireless communication facilities. Residents may submit comments by email if unable to attend in person.

• Public Hearing on Rezoning Application #RZ21-0006 from PCD to R-2 by Beville Properties LLC for The Village at Smith Mountain Lake
• Public Hearing on Text Amendment Application #TA21-0005 for Wireless Communication Facility Class 3 and Class 4

Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on property reassessments and the Capital Improvement Plan. Members are deciding on the appropriation of several grants and a contract for data server storage and backup.

• Appropriation of Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund Infrastructure Grant
• Application and appropriation of a 2022 Item Preservation Grant
• Appropriation of FY21 Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund/Prosecutors Grant
• Appropriation of Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant for Law Enforcement Training and Equipment
• Contract to purchase and renew data server storage and backup

The Board approved a $486,238 contract for data server storage and backup. They also authorized several grant applications and appropriated unexpended grant and year-end funds. The Board gave consensus to pursue a state agriculture infrastructure grant.

• Approved $486,238 contract for data server storage and backup (7-0)
• Appropriated $1,544,380.25 in unexpended FY 2020-2021 grant funds (7-0)
• Re-appropriated $264,491 in FY 2020-2021 year-end funds (7-0)
• Authorized $11,010 grant application for law enforcement video equipment (7-0)
• Accepted $42,542 Domestic Violence Victim Fund grant (7-0)
• Authorized $34,903 grant application for record book preservation (7-0)
• Consensus reached to pursue Governor's AFID infrastructure grant
• Tabled appointment of David Wells to TLAC Navigation Committee

Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on property reassessments and the Capital Improvement Plan. Members are deciding on the appropriation of several grants and a contract for data server storage and backup.

• Reassessment update from Wingate Appraisals
• Appropriation of a 2022 Item Preservation Grant
• Appropriation of the FY21 Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund/Prosecutors Grant
• Appropriation of the Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant for Law Enforcement Training and Equipment
• Contract to purchase and renew data server storage and backup

The Board authorized a $486,238 contract for data server storage and backup. It also approved several grant applications and the re-appropriation of unexpended FY 2020-2021 funds. The Board gave consensus to pursue a state agriculture and forestry infrastructure grant.

• Approved $486,238 contract with SyCom for data server storage and backup (7-0)
• Approved re-appropriation of various unexpended FY 2020-2021 grant funds (7-0)
• Approved re-appropriation of $264,491 in FY 2020-2021 year-end funds (7-0)
• Authorized $11,010 grant application for law enforcement video equipment (7-0)
• Accepted $42,542 Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund grant (7-0)
• Authorized $34,903 grant application for record book preservation (7-0)
• Consensus reached to participate in AFID infrastructure grant
• Tabled appointment of David Wells to TLAC Navigation Committee

EDA Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority will review routine reports, including a $567,485.74 accounts payable list, and discuss the New London Business and Technology Center Lot 7 build-out. The board will also consider a request to proceed with a tree and shrub replacement IFB at New London and enter a closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry expansion.

• Accounts payable totaling $567,485.74, including $498,489.87 for Belvac Draw #5 and #6 and $32,500 for Thalhimer lease commission
• Request to proceed with New London tree and shrub replacement IFB
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5) for prospective business discussion
• Reports on Bedford Center for Business, Montvale Center for Commerce, and New London Business and Technology Center

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority approved its meeting agenda and past meeting minutes for September and October 2021. The authority also received various staff reports regarding business development, financials, and accounts payable, and held a closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 2, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved October 12, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Entered and returned from a closed session concerning a prospective business or industry

Ag Board Meeting

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will conduct procedural items including approving the agenda and minutes from October 6, 2021. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on administrative and committee reports, including updates on county fair planning, school agricultural programs, and farmer’s market activities.

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board approved its agenda and the amended October 6, 2021 minutes, both unanimously. Most of the meeting was discussion and reports: solar power on farmland, an AFID grant the county staff hope to bring to the Board of Supervisors, a recommended train stop in Bedford, and FFA/4-H achievements. No other formal decisions were recorded; the county fair remains on pause.

• Approved November 3, 2021 agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors is holding a worksession to discuss projects related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) with the BRWA.

• Discussion with BRWA regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Projects

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss ARPA projects with BRWA, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and action items. Key decisions include a rezoning application, an FY22 compensation board ARPA bonus, and several grant resolutions. The agenda also includes consent items, appointments, and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Rezoning Application #RZ21-0005 on behalf of Thomas Builders of Virginia (Ordinance #O 102521-07)
• Resolution appropriating funds for FY22 Compensation Board ARPA Bonus (Resolution #R 102521-01)
• Resolution authorizing Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant for Sheriff's Office (Resolution #R 102521-03)
• Resolution authorizing CY 2022 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant (Resolution #R 102521-02)
• Resolution requesting study of fuel delivery via rail to Montvale Fuel Tanks (Resolution #R 102521-08)

The Board of Supervisors approved rezoning two Route 221 parcels across from Forest Middle School, allowing 384 apartments in 11 buildings on the Westyn Village property and general commercial use on an adjacent parcel. The Planning Commission had recommended denial after a 2-3 vote, and supervisors cited traffic, density and school capacity concerns before approving 7-0. The Board also approved ARPA-funded bonuses for Sheriff's Office sworn officers and several grant applications, and authorized soliciting bids for Administration Building improvements.

• Approved rezoning RZ21-0005: 22.9-acre Westyn Village parcel from PCD to R-4 for 384 apartments in 11 buildings, and 1.2-acre LTB parcel from PCD to C-2 (7-0)
• Approved $3,000 bonus for full-time and $500 for part-time BCSO sworn positions, plus an additional $1,000 bonus for full-time sworn officers, totaling $267,300 plus $86,120 from vacancy savings (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including a $27,314 Firehouse Subs grant application, a $43,800 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding grant, a solid waste holiday schedule, and authorization to bid Administration Building Phase IV and V improvements (7-0)
• Approved Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant application of $44,440.71 for directed patrol overtime in Beat 3, with a 25% local match from Sheriff's vacancy savings (7-0)
• Approved requesting Delegate Terry Austin and the legislative delegation to assist in a study of fuel delivery via rail to Montvale (7-0)
• Appointed Annie Pollard (District 6) and Brent Epperson (District 3) to the Redistricting Committee (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 (7-0)
• Entered and certified a closed session on personnel matters including the Nursing Home (7-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission is meeting on October 19, 2021, to discuss and take public comments on a public hearing agenda that includes a water authority project and a campground expansion. The commission will also address old business involving a rezoning application and a draft ordinance for utility scale solar energy facilities.

• Public Hearing: Special Review Project #SRP21-0002 for Bedford Regional Water Authority
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit #SU21-0005 for Sweetwater Recreational Vehicle Park Campground Expansion
• Old Business: Rezoning Application #RZ21-0005 by Thomas Builders of Virginia
• Old Business: Draft Ordinance for Utility Scale Solar Energy Facility

EDA Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider a closed session under Virginia law to discuss a prospective business or industry expansion that has not been publicly announced. The agenda includes only this item, along with routine call to order and adjournment, indicating the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Closed session under Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) for prospective business or industry discussion
• Meeting at Bedford County Administration, 122 E Main Street, Bedford, VA

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority met on October 12, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry, then unanimously certified that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law. In open session, members discussed the possibility of 100-plus-acre pad-ready business sites, including concerns about New London and Montvale, but reached no decision. Staff reported that the region has lost projects due to a lack of natural gas and that extending a gas line to Bedford County would cost approximately $10 million. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. with no other substantive action taken.

• Approved entering closed session for discussion of a prospective business or industry (7-0)
• Approved certification that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law (7-0)
• No decision made on pursuing 100-plus-acre pad-ready business sites; discussion only

BoS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will consider two resolutions: adopting the county's Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan, and a citizen-requested text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding wireless communication facilities. The board will also approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive committee and staff reports.

• Resolution adopting the Bedford County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) (Resolution #R 092721-02)
• Citizen-requested text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance on 'Wireless Communication Facility' (Resolution #101221-01)
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2021
• Public Works Committee report from October 4, 2021
• Voting credentials for VACo Annual Conference

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors voted to table a resolution adopting the Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan until the consultant updates outdated data. The Board approved a revised zoning text amendment establishing special use permits for wireless communication facilities in specific districts. Additionally, the Board reached a consensus to appoint delegates for the VACo Annual Conference and discussed future broadband, fuel, and employee health insurance items.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved September 27, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution #R 092721-02 regarding the Emergency Operations Plan and COOP (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 101221-01 as revised for Wireless Communication Facility zoning text amendment (7-0)
• Consensus reached to appoint Supervisor Bansley as voting delegate and Supervisor Johnson as alternate for VACo Annual Conference
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 pm (7-0)

Joint EDA and Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Board of Supervisors (BOS) held a joint meeting to discuss EDA accomplishments from FY21, strategic planning, and workforce data. The EDA presented a SWOT analysis for park development and reviewed a joint meeting with the Town of Bedford. Separate meetings followed for the BOS and EDA.

• EDA Accomplishments FY21 to date review
• Park Development SWOT Analysis presentation
• Bedford County & Regional Workforce Data by Virginia Career Works

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority and Board of Supervisors met jointly on October 12, 2021. EDA Director Pam Bailey presented the EDA's mission, past-year accomplishments, strategic planning goals, and SWOT results for the county's business parks and the Smith Mountain Lake area, and explained the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program. The two bodies discussed the possibility of pursuing a 100-acre pad-ready site, including funding through regional partnerships, workforce availability, and the Montvale tank site. Tim Saunders of Virginia Career Works presented on hiring challenges, county unemployment, job openings, and a shrinking labor pool. The joint meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.; the minutes record no votes or formal actions.

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board approved four adoption consents and authorized the redefinition of two staff positions following a closed session. The board also discussed program updates, including foster care statistics, benefit unit staffing challenges, and a proposed employee resource network.

• Approved four adoption consents (unanimous)
• Approved redefinition of Program Coordinator to Family Services Specialist IV
• Approved redefinition of Family Services Specialist IV to Family Services Supervisor
• Approved October 21, 2021 meeting agenda
• Approved September 2021 meeting minutes

Ag Board Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to receive reports from economic development, Cooperative Extension, and the Farm Bureau Young Farmers. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine reports and informational items.

• Approval of September 1, 2021 minutes
• Economic Development Report
• Cooperative Extension Report
• Bedford County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Report
• Committee Reports

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board met to receive updates on county administration, economic development, extension programs, and committee reports. The board formally approved the October 6, 2021 meeting agenda with an added presentation and approved the corrected September 1, 2021 meeting minutes. Discussion also centered on severe crop damage caused by deer and local farmers' efforts to encourage harvesting does.

• Approved the October 6, 2021 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved the September 1, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Library Board

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including adopting new policies for IT, public internet, Wi-Fi, and social media use. The board will also vote on a revision to the FY22 operating budget and discuss county capital improvement project (CIP) funds. Updates on the library foundation, summer reading program, and IT projects will be presented.

• Action on Information Technology Policy
• Action on Public Internet Policy for Library Devices
• Action on Public WIFI Policy for Patron Devices
• Action on Library Social Media Policy and Staff Personal Use of Social Media
• Action on FY22 Operating Budget revision and County CIP funds

The Board approved an amended FY22 operating budget and four separate technology policies. It also authorized funding for computer replacements and equipment for the Huddleston Rec building project.

• Authorized attorney to amend BPLS Foundation articles to allow Trustees to select all Foundation Board members (unanimous)
• Approved public internet policy for library devices (unanimous)
• Approved public WIFI policy for patron devices (unanimous)
• Approved Library social media policy (unanimous)
• Approved staff personal use of social media policy (unanimous)
• Approved amended FY22 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of the next HVAC unit at Montvale (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $5,000 from IT fund for Huddleston Rec building equipment and $34,050 for new computers via a $37,000 transfer from the building maintenance fund (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting. They will consider accepting a $402,699.38 gift to Fire & Rescue, adopting emergency operations and continuity plans, and an emergency ordinance on meeting procedures during the pandemic. The agenda also includes a closed session for appointments and two board appointments.

• Accept $402,699.38 from Andrew E. Hudson Trust for Fire & Rescue (Resolution R 092721-01)
• Adopt Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan (Resolution R 092721-02)
• Emergency ordinance to allow continuity of government during pandemic, altering public meeting process (Ordinance O 092721-03)
• Appoint Ethan Tanner to Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board (District 5)
• Appoint Jeanne Willis to Redistricting Committee (District 7)

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to accept a $402,699.38 gift from the Andrew E. Hudson Trust to support ambulance and medic unit purchases. The Board also tabled the adoption of the Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan until October 12, 2021. Additionally, the Board made two appointments to local committees and scheduled an extra meeting for October 12.

• Accepted $402,699.38 gift from Andrew E. Hudson Trust (7-0)
• Tabled Emergency Operations Plan and COOP until Oct 12 (7-0)
• Appointed Ethan Tanner to Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board (7-0)
• Appointed Jeanne Willis to Redistricting Committee (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Sept 13, 2021 (7-0)
• Added regular meeting for Oct 12 at 7:00 pm (consensus)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board met on September 16, 2021, approving the meeting agenda, August minutes, and four adoption consents. The Board also reviewed program reports, budget information, and new staff introductions before holding a closed session for a personnel matter.

• Approved agenda for September 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 4 Adoption Consents (unanimous)
• Passed resolution to enter and exit Closed Session for a personnel issue (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:17 a.m. (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, public hearings, and action items. Key decisions include a text amendment for hotel/motel extended stay use, setting the Personal Property Tax Relief rate, and a drought disaster declaration.

• Resolution authorizing contract for County Administration Building chiller replacement
• Resolution to authorize revisions to the Landfill Permit
• Resolution implementing Comprehensive Community Corrections Act and Pretrial Services Act
• Resolution declaring Bedford County a Disaster Area due to drought
• Ordinance for Text Amendment TA21-0003: Hotel/Motel/Motor Lodge, Extended Stay use

Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors is holding a worksession to discuss the progress and next steps for the landfill closure and to receive an update from the Sheriff's Office. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it is primarily an informational and discussion session.

• Landfill closure work progress and next steps
• Update from the Sheriff's Office

Board of Supervisors & Broadband Authority - Special Called Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority will hold a special called meeting to consider authorizing the submittal of VATI broadband grants for Zitel, Shentel, and Riverstreet. The agenda also includes closed sessions regarding confidential proprietary information for the broadband project and legal advice concerning the nursing home.

• Authorize submittal of VATI broadband grant for Zitel, Shentel, and Riverstreet
• Closed session regarding confidential proprietary information for the Broadband project
• Closed session for consultation with legal counsel pertaining to the Nursing Home

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority held a special meeting and went into a closed session to discuss confidential proprietary information, trade secrets regarding the broadband project, and legal advice concerning the nursing home. Upon returning to regular session, the board unanimously approved Resolution #R 090721-01, authorizing the County Administrator to submit VATI grant applications in partnership with Zitel, Riverstreet, and Shentel, sign memoranda of understanding with the providers, and allocate specific cash matches from ARPA funds and general fund balances.

• Approved Resolution #R 090721-01 to submit VATI broadband grant applications with Zitel, Shentel, and Riverstreet (7-0)
• Appropriated $5,525,283.46 to Zitel and $5,446,920 to Shentel from ARPA funds for county cash matches (7-0)
• Appropriated $2,014,874 to Riverstreet from general fund recovered salaries for county cash match (7-0)

EDA Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority approved a credit toward the purchase price of Lot 3B for Damage Prevention Solutions and approved their landscape plan. The authority also reviewed accounts payable totaling $472,278.67, heard reports on economic development and marketing, and ratified performance agreements for Valtim and WexcoUSA.

• Approved a credit of $99,225 toward the purchase price of Lot 3B for Damage Prevention Solutions
• Approved Damage Prevention Solutions' landscape plan
• Ratified the Valtim Performance Agreement for a cash incentive
• Ratified the WexcoUSA Performance Agreement for a cash incentive
• Reviewed monthly accounts payable totaling $472,278.67

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority approved a $99,225 credit toward Damage Prevention Solutions' purchase of Lot 3B after the company completed its first milestone, and approved the company's landscape plan. The board also ratified performance agreements with Valtim and WexcoUSA, and entered a closed session on a prospective business matter. Reports covered local business expansions, broadband grant efforts, and accounts payable totaling $472,278.67.

• Approved $99,225 credit toward purchase of Lot 3B for Damage Prevention Solutions (6-0)
• Approved Damage Prevention Solutions' landscape plan as presented (6-0)
• Ratified performance agreement with Valtim (6-0)
• Ratified performance agreement with WexcoUSA (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved August 5, 2021 EDA meeting minutes (6-0)
• Entered closed session under Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) (6-0)
• Certified closed session conformity with Virginia law (6-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board approved the meeting agenda, June minutes, and two adoption consents. The Board also reviewed program reports, budget expenditures, and staffing updates during the session.

• Approved the agenda for the August 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes from the June meeting (unanimous)
• Approved two adoption consents as submitted (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m. (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a $46,000 contract with Evergreen Solutions for a pay and classification study, accepted $1,450,000 in state grant funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and approved a $42,542 Domestic Violence Victim Fund grant. The Board also renewed an office building lease for the task force and added Jefferson Meadows subdivision streets to the state highway system. Additionally, the Board held a worksession discussing park improvements and potential text amendments to the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Authorized office building lease renewal for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (7-0)
• Accepted FY21 state grant funding of up to $1,450,000 for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and authorized supplemental appropriation (7-0)
• Accepted and appropriated FY 2022 Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund grant award of $42,542 (7-0)
• Added portions of Jefferson Meadows subdivision to the Secondary System of State Highways (7-0)
• Approved May 10, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Awarded $46,000 contract to Evergreen Solutions, LLC to conduct a pay and classification study (7-0)
• Entered and exited closed session regarding broadband project proprietary information (7-0)

Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss proposed amenities at Forest Park, a property buffer at Independence Park, and potential changes to the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

• Forest Park amenities discussion
• Independence Park property buffer review
• Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance proposed changes

EDA Meeting

The Economic Development Authority appointed a new secretary and approved the installation of 'No Trespassing' signs at the CVCC site to address nuisance issues. Members also approved the building façade materials used for the Damage Prevention expansion at the New London Business and Technology Center. Additionally, the board discussed a potential water filling station and held a closed session regarding prospective business expansion.

• Appointed Pam Bailey as EDA Secretary (7-0)
• Approved August 5, 2021 agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved June 3, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Authorized 'No Trespassing' signs at CVCC site (7-0)
• Approved façade materials for Damage Prevention building (7-0)

Library Board

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and consider several action items. The board will vote on re-adopting the 2020-2025 strategic plan and an E-Rate item, and will have a first consideration of new policies covering IT, public internet, WiFi, and social media.

• Re-adopt 2020-2025 strategic plan (action item)
• First consideration of Information Technology Policy
• First consideration of Public Internet Policy for Library Devices
• First consideration of Public WIFI Policy for Patron Devices
• E-Rate action item

The Bedford County Library Board of Trustees re-adopted its 2020-2025 strategic plan and approved submitting Emergency Connectivity Fund applications. The board also accepted a $25,162 LVA subgrant, transferred $10,447 in E-rate reimbursements to the IT Fund account, and authorized $3,025 from the Building Maintenance Fund for Moneta Library septic repairs. In addition, staff introduced five policy revisions for first consideration.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved the July meeting minutes
• Re-adopted the 2020-2025 strategic plan
• Authorized submission of ECF applications when ready
• Moved $10,447 E-rate reimbursement into the IT Fund account
• Accepted the $25,162 LVA subgrant
• Expended $3,025 from the Building Fund for Moneta Library septic repairs
• Adjourned the meeting

Additional Documentation for Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a zoning change for a property owned by Cottontown Investments, LLC, and consider resolutions on veterinary lab compensation and a broadband grant application. The meeting also includes a closed session on potential litigation related to the Broadband project.

• Public hearing on ordinance to rezone Tax Map #101-A-7E (Ordinance #O 072621-02)
• Resolution to draft letter to VDACS about veterinary lab compensation (Resolution #R 072621-01)
• Resolution to apply for 2022 Virginia Telecommunications Initiative Grant (Resolution #R 072621-03)
• Closed session for legal consultation on probable litigation (Broadband project)

Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority will hold a worksession. They will discuss with School Superintendent Dr. Marc Bergin, then enter a closed session for legal consultation regarding probable litigation, specifically related to the Broadband project.

• Discussion with School Superintendent Dr. Marc Bergin
• Closed session under Virginia code for legal consultation on probable litigation
• Closed session pertains to the Broadband project

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors voted 7-0 to deny a rezoning request from Cottontown Investments, LLC that would have changed Tax Map #101-A-7E on Cottontown Manor Drive from PRD to R-4 for multifamily dwellings. The Board also voted 7-0 to initiate an amendment removing the "Hotel/Motel/Motor Lodge, Extended Stay" definition and permitted use from the Zoning Ordinance, and directed staff to study erosion and sediment control improvements. Earlier, the Board approved a consent resolution on veterinary laboratory compensation, approved the April 26, 2021 minutes as amended, and adopted a resolution to submit an application notice for the 2022 Virginia Telecommunications Initiative grant cycle.

• Denied rezoning of Tax Map #101-A-7E (Cottontown Manor Drive) from PRD to R-4 for multifamily dwellings (7-0)
• Initiated amendment to remove "Hotel/Motel/Motor Lodge, Extended Stay" definition and permitted use from Zoning Ordinance (7-0)
• Directed staff to look at Erosion and Sediment Control improvements in the ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R 072621-03 directing County Administrator to submit 2022 VATI grant application notice (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution #R 072621-01 on veterinary laboratory compensation letter (7-0)
• Approved April 26, 2021 minutes as amended (line #84 changed to "up to $44,000") (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add Action Item #9b (7-0)
• Entered and certified closed session on Broadband project litigation consultation (7-0)

EDA Joint Meeting with Town of Bedford EDA

The Bedford County and Town of Bedford Economic Development Authorities are meeting jointly to discuss economic development initiatives. They will review the County EDA's SWOT analysis and protective covenants for the Bedford Center for Business, hear the Town EDA's strategic plan for a business development center, business/industrial park, and a business-class hotel, and receive an update on the train station from DRPT. The meeting is a discussion and planning session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of County EDA S.W.O.T. Analysis for Bedford Center for Business
• Review of existing Protective Covenants and Restrictions for Bedford Center for Business
• Town EDA strategic plan: Business Development Center, Town Business/Industrial Park, Business Class Hotel
• Train station update from DRPT, including Norfolk-Southern Study due November 15, 2021

The joint meeting focused on reviewing the Bedford Center for Business and the Town of Bedford's strategic plan. No formal votes were recorded; the bodies discussed potential updates to protective covenants, the need for a business-class hotel, and the status of a potential train stop.

• Discussed revisions to Bedford Center for Business protective covenants
• Identified Town priorities: downtown business development center, new business park, and business-class hotel
• Reviewed status of Norfolk-Southern train stop study due November 15, 2021
• Noted USDA revolving loan fund extension until July 2022

Board of Supervisors - Special Called Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting on July 12, 2021, and voted 7-0 to enter a closed session to discuss confidential Broadband Phase III proposals under the Virginia Wireless Service Authorities Act. Members then voted 7-0 to return to regular session and unanimously certified that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law. The only other action was a 7-0 vote to adjourn at 6:12 pm. No broadband proposal was approved, denied, or otherwise decided in open session.

• Approved entering closed session on Broadband Phase III proposals (7-0)
• Approved returning to regular session (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting complied with Virginia law (7-0)
• Adjourned at 6:12 pm (7-0)

Library Board

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold an organizational meeting to elect FY21 officers, approve the FY21 meeting calendar, and discuss policies, programming, IT, and financials. The agenda includes reviewing the FY2020 audit, year-to-date revenues and expenses, and state ARPA/IMLS fund distributions.

• Elect FY21 officers for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Treasurer
• Review FY2020 audit and year-to-date financial reports
• Review State ARPA/IMLS funds distribution of $25,162.00
• Discuss holiday policy exceptions for December 23, 2021 and January 1, 2022
• Discuss E-rate, Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), and Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) programs

The Board of Trustees elected new officers, including Debbie Bahouth as Chairman, and approved a new public meeting schedule for the 2022 fiscal year. Additionally, the Board authorized closing library facilities on December 23, 2021, and January 1, 2022.

• Elected Debbie Bahouth as Chairman
• Elected Pamela Palmer as Vice-Chairman
• Elected Hope Cupit as Treasurer
• Approved FY22 public meeting schedule
• Approved library closures for Dec 23, 2021 and Jan 1, 2022

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on June 28, 2021. The board voted on several resolutions, including adopting an IT acceptable use policy, renewing an electric utility agreement, and approving a $198,419.35 contract to replace the county’s 911 telephone system. A public hearing was held on a rezoning request for a 4-acre parcel on Cottonwood Road in Lynchburg, changing its designation from residential to industrial for warehousing and distribution.

• Rezoning Tax Map #101-A-15B from R-1 to I-2 for 4-acre parcel at Cottonwood Road (Overstreet Enterprises, LLC)
• Contract renewal with ePlus Technologies for IT managed services for Southern Virginia ICAC Task Force at $61,008/year
• New $198,419.35 Intrado Viper 911 telephone system upgrade funded by $150K NG911 grant and $80,361.71 county balance
• Appropriation of $1,720,376.61 in remaining CARES Act funds for public safety salary recovery
• Approval of Appalachian Electric Power utility agreement through December 2024

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance #O 062821-05, changing the zoning district designation of Tax Map #101-A-15B from R-1 (Low-Density Residential) to I-2 (High Intensity Industrial). The Board also approved a consent agenda, a contract to replace the 911 telephone system, appropriation of remaining CARES Act funds, and an adjustment to the pay of Board members, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. Board appointments to the Department of Social Services' Community Policy Management Team were also approved. The minutes contain several incomplete or garbled entries, including blank motion makers and a resolution number listed as #R MMDDYY.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including IT Acceptable Use Policy, Appalachian Power agreement, FY2021 receipts appropriation, and IT managed services contract renewal (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #O 062821-05 rezoning Tax Map #101-A-15B from R-1 to I-2 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 062821-06 authorizing a contract to replace the 911 telephone system (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 062821-07 appropriating and reappropriating remaining CARES Act funds (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 062821-08 adjusting pay for Board of Supervisors members (7-0)
• Re-appointed Adam Pavao and Erin Mace and appointed Travis Butner, Rusty Bays, and Amy Parsons to the Department of Social Services' Community Policy Management Team (7-0)
• Approved a resolution listed as #R MMDDYY (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Board unanimously approved one adoption consent and voted to cancel the July meeting. The session included program reports on foster care, SNAP timeliness, and a budget review indicating the agency should end the year under budget.

• Approved one Adoption Consent (unanimous)
• Cancelled July DSS Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider public comment and conduct public hearings on two rezoning requests and a special review project. The commission will also address standard meeting procedures including the approval of the agenda.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning RZ21-0001 Overstreet Enterprises from R-1 to C-2
• Public Hearing: Rezoning RZ21-0002 Cottontown Investments, LLC from PRD to R-4
• Public Hearing: Special Review Project SRP21-0001 Ivy Creek BRWA Project

Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to hear public comments on the VDOT SmartScale project at the US Route 460 and Camp Jaycee Road intersection. Following a worksession, the Board will conduct a regular meeting to consider contract extensions for waste hauling services, the purchase of school recycling containers, and a new janitorial services contract.

• Resolution #R 061421-01: Extend solid waste and recycling hauling contracts with Bays Trash Removal and Republic Services through July 31, 2023
• Resolution #R 061421-02: Purchase up to 10 recycling containers for the Bedford County School System
• Resolution #R 061421-03: Authorize a contract for janitorial services
• Resolution #R 061421-04: Issue a Request for Proposals for a real estate broker

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved three resolutions: up to $150,000 for school recycling containers, a janitorial services contract with Tri County Maintenance, Inc., and a Request for Proposals to hire a commercial real estate broker for the former Montvale and Body Camp Elementary School properties. The Board also extended solid waste and recycling hauling contracts with Bays Trash Removal and Republic Services through July 31, 2023, and approved minutes from April 5, 2021. A special called meeting earlier in the evening heard citizen comments against the VDOT SmartScale project at US Route 460 and Camp Jaycee Road; the Board does not have authority to cancel the project. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved consent agenda: extended solid waste and recycling hauling contracts with Bays Trash Removal and Republic Services through July 31, 2023, including school recycling roll-off hauling (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 061421-02: purchase school recycling containers up to $150,000 using FY21 CIP funds (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 061421-03: contract with Tri County Maintenance, Inc. for janitorial services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 061421-04: issue RFP for commercial real estate broker for Montvale and Body Camp Elementary School properties; directed staff to also obtain a commercial appraisal (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add a closed session item under Section 2.2-3711 (A) (8) regarding the CAD upgrade project (7-0)
• Entered closed session on economic development and legal matters; certified closed meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned at 7:53 pm (7-0)

Electoral Board Meeting

The Bedford County Electoral Board met June 9-11, 2021 to canvass the June 8, 2021 primary election. The board reviewed provisional ballots, accepting six for counting and rejecting one, then reviewed precinct Statements of Results and resolved discrepancies. The board recessed on June 9 and reconvened June 11 to finish reviewing the CAP SOR before adjourning and declaring the canvass complete.

• Accepted six provisional ballots for counting
• Rejected one provisional ballot
• Recessed until June 11, 2021 at 2 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the vote canvass (unanimous)
• Declared the canvass complete and directed preparation of Vote Abstracts for signature

EDA Meeting

The Economic Development Authority of Bedford County will meet to approve the FY22 budget and review monthly financial and accounts payable reports. The board will also receive updates on business centers, including a build-out report for Lot 7 at the New London Business and Technology Center.

• Approval of EDA Budget FY22
• Payment of $76,790.00 to Hurt & Proffitt for Burnbridge Road sewer project
• Payment of $22,202.01 to Bank of the James for shell building loan closing costs
• Review of May 2021 accounts payable totaling $106,466.50

The Economic Development Authority approved its June 3, 2021 agenda, May 6, 2021 meeting minutes, and the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Staff also provided reports on economic development activities, marketing efforts, financial and accounts payable reports, and updates on local business and park projects.

• Approved June 3, 2021 EDA agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 6, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved EDA Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (5-0)

Library Board

The Bedford County Library Board will meet to review and vote on the proposed FY22 operating budget. The board will also consider the appointment of Sarah Mayhew to the BPLS Foundation Board of Directors and discuss library policies, IT, and financial reports.

• Appoint Sarah Mayhew to BPLS Foundation Board of Directors
• Vote on FY22 Operating Budget

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees approved the draft FY22 library operating budget as presented, with all members agreeing. The budget includes $1,734,578.00 appropriated by Bedford County, estimated state aid of $199,566.00, and anticipated other revenues of $66,250, and funds a 5% cost-of-living pay increase for library employees. The board also approved the agenda as amended, removing an action item to appoint BPLS Foundation Board of Directors for a future meeting, and approved the April minutes as mailed. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:10pm.

• Approved the agenda as amended, removing the action item to appoint BPLS Foundation Board of Directors (all agreed)
• Approved the April meeting minutes as mailed (all agreed)
• Approved the FY22 library operating budget as presented (all agreed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:10pm (all agreed)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting VDOT’s Secondary Six-Year Plan for fiscal years 2022–2027, which allocates $5,988,622 for 19 secondary-road projects. The board will also consider four resolutions to designate Angel Place, Von Roy Road, Moorman Road, and Woods Road as Rural Rustic Roads so they qualify for state-funded resurfacing.

• Adopt VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan FY2022–2027 ($5,988,622 total)
• Designate Angel Place (Route 712) as Rural Rustic Road
• Designate Von Roy Road (Route 744) as Rural Rustic Road
• Designate Moorman Road (Route 635) as Rural Rustic Road
• Designate Woods Road (Route 682) as Rural Rustic Road

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors adopted VDOT's Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY2022-2027, with an estimated allocation of $5,988,622, and approved four resolutions designating Angel Place, Von Roy Road, Moorman Road, and Woods Road as Rural Rustic Roads. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering school bus loop changes, a Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant application, school funding, and a compensation study RFP, and approved a waiver request to continue using four split precincts for 2021 elections. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The Board entered closed session to discuss economic development matters and received updates on the Blue Ridge Towers litigation and broadband project.

• Adopted VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan FY2022-2027 with $5,988,622 estimated allocation (7-0)
• Designated Angel Place (Route 712) as a Rural Rustic Road (7-0)
• Designated Von Roy Road (Route 744) as a Rural Rustic Road (7-0)
• Designated Moorman Road (Route 635) as a Rural Rustic Road (7-0)
• Designated Woods Road (Route 682) as a Rural Rustic Road (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Liberty Middle School bus loop added to state highways, Forest Middle School bus loop abandoned, Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant application authorized ($10,440.50 local match), school board supplemental appropriation, and RFP for compensation study (7-0)
• Approved resolution requesting waiver to administer four split precincts for 2021 elections (7-0)
• Entered closed session on economic development and public fund investment matters (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Board approved the 2021-2022 Compensation Plan and a resolution regarding retention. It also approved a revised on-call policy and the creation of one additional Family Services Specialist IV position.

• Approved 2021-2022 Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution declaring process on Retention (unanimous)
• Approved revised On Call Policy (unanimous)
• Approved change to Employee Assistance Program leave in Personnel Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved one additional Family Services Specialist IV position for Family Permanency (unanimous)
• Concurred to continue halting the 4 Day Work Week option
• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will review and decide on a new subdivision ordinance concerning stormwater open space design. It will also revisit an old zoning ordinance related to the Planned District Master Plan. The meeting will include a citizen comment period and approval of the agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Citizen comment period
• Old business: zoning ordinance – Planned District Master Plan Ordinance
• New business: subdivision ordinance – Stormwater Open Space Design

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority met to consider several resolutions, approve the FY22 county and school budgets, and discuss infrastructure projects. Key decisions included authorizing a $224,000 state homeland security grant for the Sheriff’s Office and adding portions of Bradford Crossing to the secondary system of state highways.

• Consideration of a resolution adding Bradford Crossing streets to the secondary state highway system (Resolution #R 051021-01)
• Consideration of a $224,000 state homeland security grant for the Sheriff’s Office (Resolution #R 051021-02)
• Adoption of the FY22 Bedford County Budget and School Board Budget (Resolution #R 051021-03)
• Authorization to refinance 2012 lease financing for energy conservation projects (Resolution #R 051021-04)
• Approval of renovations to the Sheriff’s evidence cottage (Resolution #R 051021-05)

The Board approved the FY22 budgets for the County and School Board, including a 5% pay increase for all employees. Other actions included authorizing a broadband initiative RFP and refinancing energy conservation project leases.

• Adopted FY22 County Budget ($115,018,179) and School Board Budget ($118,326,060) (7-0)
• Approved refinancing of 2012 energy conservation project leases (7-0)
• Approved contract with Jamerson-Lewis Construction, Inc. for Sheriff's evidence cottage (6-1)
• Authorized RFP for Bedford County Broadband Initiative – Phase III (7-0)
• Approved adding portions of Bradford Crossing to state highway secondary system (7-0)
• Approved $224,000 state Homeland Security grant for Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Appointed Pamela Palmer and Kathryn Lewis to Library Board of Trustees (7-0)

EDA Meeting

The Economic Development Authority of Bedford County, VA reviews routine reports, April financials totaling $29,898.54, and the draft FY22 budget. No major decisions are listed; items are primarily informational or proposed.

• Review FY22 Draft EDA Budget
• April expenses total $29,898.54 including $22,202.01 for Bank of the James shell building loan closing costs
• Closed session to discuss prospective business expansion per §2.2-3711(A)(5)
• Proposed strategic planning session on August 27, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

The Economic Development Authority of Bedford County, VA approved $6,500 for professional services for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stream/wetland permitting at the New London Business and Technology Center, with the county attorney noting an indemnification clause must be removed. Members also authorized the chairman to sign a proclamation recognizing National Economic Development Week (May 9-15, 2021), and reached consensus to set aside a $200,000 maintenance reserve in the draft FY22 budget, which staff will revise for review in June. The EDA declined, by consensus, a $2,000 request for gravel parking at the Tech Trails and disc golf course, opting to wait for more usage data. Members entered and exited a closed session on a prospective business or industry; no action was reported from it.

• Approved $6,500 for USACE stream/wetland permitting services at New London Business and Technology Center (6-0)
• Authorized chairman to sign National Economic Development Week proclamation for May 9-15, 2021 (6-0)
• Consensus to add $200,000 maintenance reserve to draft FY22 EDA budget; staff to revise and return in June
• Consensus to defer $2,000 gravel parking request for Tech Trails/disc golf pending more usage data
• Approved May 6, 2021 agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 1, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Entered closed session under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(5) on a prospective business or industry (5-0)
• Returned to regular session and certified the closed meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and tax-rate ordinance, then vote on accepting a $604,210 state grant for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The board will also consider four zoning-related items: two special-use permits for Eastlake Community Church and a medical office, plus amendments to the subdivision and zoning ordinances.

• Accept $604,210 state ICAC grant (Resolution #R 042621-01)
• Approve FY2021-2022 budget with $114.4M general-fund revenues and $36.4M transfer to schools
• Approve special-use permit SU21-0001 for Eastlake Community Church athletic fields on Tax Map #222-A-15 & #233-A-1 (Resolution #R 042621-03)
• Approve special-use permit SU21-0002 for medical office on Tax Map #238-A-14B (Resolution #R 042621-04)
• Amend subdivision and zoning ordinances (Ordinance #O 042621-05 & #O 042621-06)

The Board approved the FY2021 tax rates with no increases and updated the County Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. The Board also authorized funding for broadband expansion and approved two special use permits for educational and medical facilities.

• Approved FY2021 Tax Rate Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #SU21-0001 for Eastlake Community Church educational facilities (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #SU21-0002 for medical office use (7-0)
• Approved amendments to the Bedford County Subdivision Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved amendments to the Bedford County Zoning Ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted Central Virginia Planning District Commission Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2020 Update (7-0)
• Appropriated $437,923.20 for ZiTEL broadband contract addendum (7-0)
• Released $61,725 retainage for Phase II Broadband Part #1 completion (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board met via WebEx to review program reports, budget updates, and administrative items. The Board approved the meeting agenda with additions and the March meeting minutes unanimously. They also discussed parking situation changes, staff vacancies, and state marijuana legalization before adjourning.

• Approved meeting agenda with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved March meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:24 a.m. (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and the Broadband Authority will hold a worksession to discuss the county budget and receive an update from Briscnet regarding the broadband project. The Board will also hold a regular meeting to consider a $10,000 grant for the animal shelter, a tax exemption request for Crisis Response International, and contracts for property reassessment and real estate leasing.

• $10,000 grant for the Bedford County Animal Shelter
• Public hearing on tax exemption for Crisis Response International (Ordinance #O 041221-02)
• Renaming of Venhurst Drive property to Independence Park
• Lease of real property at 9261 Forest Road
• Contract for property reassessment services

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a tax exemption for Crisis Response International's personal property, valued at $2,374, and authorized a lease for the Goode Volunteer Rescue Squad property at 9261 Forest Road for $1 per year for 10 years. The Board also approved a contract with Wingate Appraisal Service for property reassessment services and renamed the Venhurst Drive property to Independence Park. All votes were unanimous among the seven members present, with one member absent.

• Approved tax exemption for Crisis Response International personal property (7-0)
• Approved lease of 9261 Forest Road from Goode Volunteer Rescue Squad for $1/year for 10 years (7-0)
• Approved contract with Wingate Appraisal Service for property reassessment (7-0)
• Renamed Venhurst Drive property to Independence Park (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $10,000 grant from Virginia Federation of Humane Societies (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 14, 2020, January 25, February 8, and February 16, 2021 (7-0, Bansley abstained on January 25)
• Cancelled April 19 budget worksession by consensus

Library Board

The Bedford County Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, hearing public comments, and receiving reports from the chair and director. Action items include appointing Library Foundation members and deciding on an education benefit. The board will also review policies, IT updates, a draft FY22 budget, and financials.

• Appoint Library Foundation members (action item)
• Education benefit (action item)
• Draft FY22 Operating Budget Rev1
• Policies and Procedures review
• IT update

The Board approved the purchase of a new Dell server and an education benefit payout. Three new members were appointed to the BPLS Foundation Board of Directors. The Board also decided to continue following CDC guidelines for Covid-19 procedures.

• Appointed Ryan Kirkpatrick, Anna Stevens, and Andy Crawford to the BPLS Foundation Board
• Approved education benefit payout for Jenifer Golston
• Approved $7,791.12 purchase of a Dell PowerEdge R740 server from the IT fund account
• Approved transfer of the last e-rate disbursement equally between the IT fund and building maintenance fund

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a worksession on April 5, 2021 to review the draft FY 2021-2022 budget, including position requests and health insurance estimates. Staff presented revenue and expenditure figures and the use of fund balance, but the Board took no vote to adopt the budget. The only recorded action was a consensus to advertise a public hearing on a tax rate ordinance change regarding rental boats, and a motion to adjourn passed 7-0.

• Consensus given to run a public hearing advertisement for a tax rate ordinance change regarding rental boats
• Motion to adjourn passed 7-0 (Johnson, Tuck, Bansley, Sharp, Scott, Davis, Parker voting yes; none no)
• No vote taken on the draft FY 2021-2022 budget; it remains under review
• Staff directed to research ways to prevent out-of-county use of Solid Waste convenience sites
• Staff asked to look into sign-on bonuses to attract paramedic applicants

EDA Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority meets to approve the meeting agenda and minutes, receive monthly reports from staff, and act on a tree project budget for the Town of Bedford. Members will also hear updates on local business centers and discuss sewer and tourism projects.

• Approve EDA budget for Town of Bedford tree project
• Lot 7 build-out report for New London Business and Technology Center
• Authorization of temporary construction entrance for Lot 3B at New London Center
• Burnbridge Road sewer project discussion
• Tourism Zone discussion

The Economic Development Authority approved $5,000 for a tree project in the Town of Bedford and authorized a $6,750 interest-free loan to Damage Prevention for a temporary construction entrance. The board also reviewed reports on business growth, broadband issues, and potential tourism zones.

• Approved $5,000 in EDA funds for the Town of Bedford tree project (Unanimous)
• Authorized $6,750 interest-free loan to Damage Prevention for temporary entrance materials, repayable upon Certificate of Occupancy (Unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2021 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing a $150,633 purchase of DemTech electronic poll books ahead of state decertification deadlines. The Board will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance amendment regarding satellite absentee voting. Additional business includes soliciting bids for a Sheriff's evidence building and applying for an arts partnership grant.

• Authorization to purchase the DemTech ePollTAB electronic poll book system for $150,633
• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance #O 032221-03 amending Chapter 6 elections code regarding satellite absentee voting
• Resolution #R 032221-04 authorizing bid solicitation for the Sheriff's evidence building
• Application for a $4,500 Virginia Commission for the Arts Creative Communities Partnership Grant with a $4,500 local match for the Sedalia Center

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing staff to solicit bids for renovating a cottage on Turning Point Road into a Sheriff's evidence building, with an anticipated bid due date of April 13, 2021. The vote was 6-1, with Supervisor Davis opposed. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including the purchase of DemTech Electronic Poll Books and a Virginia Commission for the Arts grant application, and approved an ordinance amending satellite absentee voting locations for the June and November 2021 elections. The Board entered closed session to discuss personnel related to the Broadband project and certified the closed meeting.

• Approved resolution authorizing solicitation of bids for Sheriff's evidence building (6-1, Davis no)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of DemTech Electronic Poll Books and Virginia Commission for the Arts grant application (6-0-1, Davis abstained)
• Approved Ordinance #O 032221-03 amending satellite absentee voting locations for June 8 and November 2, 2021 elections (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 23, 2020 meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters related to Broadband project (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting of Broadband Authority (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 pm (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board met via WebEx on March 18, 2021. The board approved the agenda and February minutes, and unanimously approved Director Crawford's SNAPET-ALICE Pilot Program, which received two years of 100% funding. No adoption consents or closed session items were presented. The rest of the meeting consisted of program and budget updates, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the SNAPET-ALICE Pilot Program (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:37 a.m. (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use applications (SU21-0001 for educational facilities and SU21-0002 for medical offices) and two text amendments to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. The commission will also discuss old business regarding a solar farm and new business on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan's transportation chapter.

• Public hearing: Special Use Application SU21-0001 for educational facilities (primary/secondary)
• Public hearing: Special Use Application SU21-0002 for medical office use
• Public hearing: Text Amendment TA21-0001 to Subdivision Ordinance
• Public hearing: Text Amendment TA21-0002 to Zoning Ordinance
• Discussion: Solar farm (old business) and 2030 Comprehensive Plan transportation chapter (new business)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting to consider an emergency ordinance allowing public bodies to conduct meetings virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance, which passed, extends virtual meeting flexibility until May 7, 2021, with public access via live audio/video and comment options.

• Approval of Ordinance #O 030821-01 to allow virtual meetings for committees, authorities, and commissions
• Extension of virtual meeting rules until May 7, 2021
• Public access via live audio/video and comment options (email, phone, social media)
• Prior emergency ordinance readopted after expiring in March 2021

The Board of Supervisors held a special called meeting and unanimously approved Ordinance #O 030821-01, an emergency ordinance allowing government operations to continue during the pandemic, including holding public meetings electronically without a physical quorum. The ordinance took effect immediately and expires May 7, 2021 unless readopted. A following worksession covered budget updates on the Nursing Home and Solid Waste enterprise funds and the Capital Improvement Plan; no budget votes were recorded, though the Board gave consensus to replace the Boardroom chairs.

• Approved Ordinance #O 030821-01, emergency continuity-of-government ordinance allowing electronic public meetings, effective immediately and expiring May 7, 2021 (7-0)
• Adjourned the special called meeting at 5:04 pm (no vote recorded)
• Gave consensus to replace the thirty-year-old Boardroom chairs with mesh chairs
• Adjourned the worksession at 6:19 pm (7-0)

EDA Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive reports from the director and marketing, and review February financials and accounts payable. They will also discuss updates on the Town of Bedford tree project, contract extensions for landscaping at the Bedford Center and New London, and ratify a shell building lease at New London.

• Accounts payable total $10,554.93 for February
• Ratify shell building lease at New London Business and Technology Center
• Extension of landscaping contract at Bedford Center for Business
• Extension of landscaping contract at New London
• Tree project update from Town of Bedford

The Economic Development Authority ratified a five-year lease for the shell building with Belvac and approved a $65,000 real estate commission payment to Thalhimer. The board also unanimously approved extending landscaping contracts for the Bedford Center for Business and New London Business and Technology Center through December 31, 2022. Staff reported that grading work for Montvale Center for Commerce may be delayed by one to two years due to budget constraints.

• Ratified five-year shell building lease with Belvac (6-0-1, Milton abstained)
• Authorized $65,000 real estate commission to Thalhimer (6-0-1, Milton abstained)
• Approved extension of Peaksview Landscaping contract for Bedford Center for Business until Dec 31, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved extension of Peaksview Landscaping contract for New London Center until Dec 31, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved March 4, 2021 agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 4, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Library Board

The Bedford County Library Board is meeting to discuss routine operations, including a second consideration of a procurement policy and a proposal for security camera installation at the Forest and Moneta branches. The agenda also includes updates on building projects, programming, and financials. No major decisions are listed beyond the policy consideration.

• Second consideration of Procurement Policy
• Proposal for security camera install at Forest and Moneta
• Electrical work completed at Moneta
• Afterhours hold pickup lockers installed at Bedford and Moneta
• Small study rooms open at Forest

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees approved pulling $14,025 from the IT Fund to expand the security camera system to the Forest and Moneta branches, and accepted a new procurement policy. The board also received updates on facilities work, summer reading plans, and $23,198.54 in CARES Act reimbursements. An email vote on appointing Karen May to the Library Foundation Board was noted as pending.

• Approved $14,025 from IT Fund for security camera expansion at Forest and Moneta (all agreed)
• Accepted new procurement policy with no modifications (all agreed)
• Approved agenda as amended (all agreed)
• Approved previous meeting's minutes (all agreed)
• Noted email vote pending on appointment of Karen May to BPLS Foundation Board

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review the draft Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), presented by Finance Director Ashley Anderson. The plan outlines proposed funding for county projects over five years, including major construction, equipment purchases, and facility improvements. No final decisions are being made at this worksession; it is a discussion and review item.

• New Joint Fleet Maintenance Facility: $300,000 design in FY22, $3M construction in FY23 and FY24
• Landfill Closure: $3,020,000 in FY23 and $6,000,000 in FY24
• Forest Library Expansion: $4,500,000 construction in FY26
• Montvale Library New Construction: $200,000 in FY23 and $2,135,000 in FY24
• Fire Apparatus Replacement: $564,582 in FY22, increasing annually to $822,910 in FY26

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession to review the proposed FY 2022-26 Capital Improvement Plan. The Board provided staff with specific directions to modify project funding, explore facility locations, and adjust budget line items.

• Directed staff to set aside $3 million in salary savings for the broadband project
• Directed staff to explore a joint garage with the School System, including the former Body Camp school location
• Directed staff to delay Montvale School projects for one year, except for the library roof
• Directed staff to remove Forest Library expansion and instead plan for parking and trail renovations
• Directed staff to reword 'New Growth Funding' to 'Capital & Maintenance' under Public Schools

Electoral Board Meeting

The board conducted a statewide Risk Limiting Audit by pulling 17 randomly selected ballots for the offices of President and U.S. Senate. The board also held a closed executive session to review election equipment and systems security with the head of Information Technology.

• Completed Risk Limiting Audit for President and U.S. Senate
• Approved February 4, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed executive session to review security status (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting to consider initiating amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, a rezoning request, and a grant application. The board will also hold a closed session regarding personnel and contract matters related to the Broadband project.

• Initiate amendments to Zoning Ordinance (R 022221-01) covering home occupations, fence heights, and broadcasting towers
• Initiate amendments to Subdivision Ordinance (R 022221-02) on digital filing and access to adjoining property
• Rezone portion of Tax Map #153-A-28D from R-1 to C-2 for New London Professional Center LLC (Ordinance #O 022221-03)
• Consider resolution authorizing $80,000 grant application with Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission (R 022221-04)
• Closed session for personnel and contract discussions related to Broadband project

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance #O 022221-03, rezoning the R-1 portion of Tax Map #153-A-28D to C-2 General Commercial for General Office and Guidance Services uses at 1088 New London Road and 1170 London Lakes Drive. The Board also approved two resolutions initiating amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, which now go to the Planning Commission for review. A resolution authorizing an $80,000 grant application to the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, with a required $80,000 local match, was approved. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Ordinance #O 022221-03 rezoning R-1 portion of Tax Map #153-A-28D to C-2 for General Office and Guidance Services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 022221-01 initiating amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, referred to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 022221-02 initiating amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, referred to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 022221-04 authorizing $80,000 grant application to Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission with $80,000 local match (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2020 (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Entered closed session on personnel related to Broadband project (7-0)
• Certified closed session and adjourned at 8:34 pm (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board met via WebEx on February 18, 2021. The Board approved an adoption consent and a second Family Services Specialist IV position for the Child Protective Services unit, both by unanimous vote. The Board also approved the January minutes and the meeting agenda by consensus. No public comment was offered and no closed session was held.

• Approved the meeting agenda by consensus
• Approved January meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved one adoption consent as presented (unanimous)
• Approved a second Family Services Specialist IV position for the Child Protective Services unit (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m. (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors holds a worksession to review staff presentations on Fiscal Year 2022 revenue estimates and the County Administrator's 'Big Rocks' budget priorities. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Fiscal Year 2022 revenue estimates presentation by Finance Director Ashley Anderson
• Fiscal Year 2022 'Big Rocks' budget priorities presentation by County Administrator Robert Hiss

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a worksession on February 16, 2021, focused on Fiscal Year 2022 revenue estimates and budget challenges. Finance Director Ashley Anderson reported real estate revenues holding steady, local sales and use tax nearly 17% above the same time last year, and lower interest rates. County Administrator Robert Hiss outlined budget pressures including health insurance costs, salary compression, the Solid Waste operating deficit, and new position requests. The Board voted 7-0 to enter closed session for personnel matters and 7-0 to return, then certified the closed meeting complied with Virginia law. No budget decisions, approvals, or denials were made; the worksession was discussion only.

• Voted 7-0 to enter closed session on personnel matters under Section 2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Voted 7-0 to return to worksession
• Certified by unanimous 7-0 vote that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law
• No budget items were approved, denied, or tabled; worksession was discussion only

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider several grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and authorize new on-call architectural and engineering service contracts. The board will also discuss the completion of Phase II Broadband projects and hold a closed session regarding personnel and public contract negotiations.

• Resolution #R 020821-01: $10,267.50 Body-worn Camera Grant
• Resolution #R 020821-02: $32,052.00 DMV Alcohol Enforcement Grant
• Resolution #R 020821-03: $6,300.00 DMV Occupant Protection Grant
• Resolution #R 020821-04: $11,200.00 DMV Speed Enforcement Grant
• Resolution #R 020821-05: On-call Architectural and Engineering service contracts

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda of four grants for the Sheriff's Office totaling $59,819.50, including a $10,267.50 body-worn camera grant and three DMV selective enforcement grants. It also approved contracts with four firms for on-call architectural and engineering services. A resolution to accept the Phase II Broadband project and release retainage to ZiTEL, LLC was tabled. A Davenport & Co. financial analysis was presented for education only, with no action requested or taken.

• Approved consent agenda of four Sheriff's Office grants totaling $59,819.50 (7-0)
• Approved $10,267.50 2021 Body-worn Camera Grant from Virginia DCJS (7-0)
• Approved $32,052.00 DMV Alcohol Grant (7-0)
• Approved $6,300.00 DMV Occupant Protection Grant (7-0)
• Approved $11,200.00 DMV Speed Grant (7-0)
• Approved on-call architectural and engineering contracts with Master Engineers and Designers, Spectrum Design, Virginia A&E, and Wiley Wilson (7-0)
• Tabled resolution accepting Phase II Broadband project and releasing retainage to ZiTEL, LLC (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2020 (7-0)

EDA Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority meets to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss a lease amendment for the Elba Butcher Shoppe. Reports include January expenses totaling $40,476.19 and updates from subcommittees.

• Approve January 2021 meeting minutes
• Review monthly financial report ($40,476.19 total expenses)
• Consider lease amendment for Elba Butcher Shoppe
• Propose CIP requests for grading Lots 1 and 3 (Montvale) and Lots 10a and 12a (New London)
• Approve $33,089.00 for new roof at Washington Street Properties

The Economic Development Authority of Bedford County, VA elected its 2021 officers, with Jim Messier chosen as Chairman and Rhonnie Smith as Vice-Chairman, both unanimously. The EDA closed out the Central Virginia Manufacturing performance agreement, declaring the $20,000 grant successful after the company met all conditions. It also authorized the chairman to sign an amended lease for Elba Butcher Shoppe, a resolution supporting a Tobacco Commission grant application for grading lots, a bank commitment letter, and a shell building lease subject to attorney review.

• Elected Jim Messier as Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Rhonnie Smith as Vice-Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Traci Blido as Secretary for 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Kim Snow as Treasurer for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Elba Butcher Shoppe lease with two-month extension (unanimous)
• Closed out Central Virginia Manufacturing performance agreement, declaring grant successful (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign resolution supporting Tobacco Commission grant application for grading Lots 10A and 12A (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign bank commitment letter and shell building lease subject to attorney review (unanimous)

Electoral Board Meeting

The Bedford County Electoral Board approved minutes from its September 11 and November 4, 2020 canvass meetings and reorganized itself, naming Janeta Dudley as Chair, Carleen Bowyer as Vice Chair, and Steven M. (Mike) Waldmann as Secretary. It voted unanimously to enter a purchase contract with DemTech for electronic poll book hardware, software and related materials, and unanimously appointed Officers of Election to three-year terms. The Board also acknowledged General Registrar Barbara Gunter's recertification and discussed a statewide Risk Limiting Audit of the November 2020 election, expected the week of February 22, 2021, pending final state guidance.

• Approved minutes from the September 11, 2020 and November 4, 2020 vote canvass meetings (unanimous)
• Reorganized the Board: Janeta Dudley as Chair, Carleen Bowyer as Vice Chair, Steven (Mike) Waldmann as Secretary (unanimous)
• Acknowledged GR Barbara Gunter's completed recertification training
• Approved a purchase contract with DemTech for electronic poll book hardware, software and related materials (unanimous)
• Appointed Officers of Election to a three-year term beginning in 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority will hold a worksession and regular meeting to discuss FY2021-22 budget goals, a second-quarter financial review, and a CARES Act status report, followed by a closed session on legal and personnel matters. The regular meeting includes consent items, action items on fire-rescue staffing and equipment, broadband project approvals, and a resolution opposing boating access fees. Several items are routine or procedural, such as approval of minutes and board appointments.

• Resolution to reclassify a vacant Advanced Life Support Paramedic to a Training Officer position (R 012521-03)
• Resolution to amend Personnel Policy for a Leave Multiplier for Fire & Rescue personnel (R 012521-04)
• Resolution to purchase Infectious Disease Equipment for ambulances (R 012521-05)
• Resolutions accepting final project and releasing retainage for Phase II Broadband with ZiTEL LLC and B2X Online, Inc. (R 012521-06, R 012521-07)
• Resolution opposing fees for boating access sites by Department of Wildlife Resources (R 012521-08)

The Board approved reclassifying a paramedic position to a Training Officer and enacted a leave multiplier for Fire & Rescue personnel. They also authorized legal action against Blue Ridge Towers, Inc. regarding broadband project disputes and accepted a completed broadband project by B2X Online, Inc. Additionally, the Board opposed new boating access fees proposed by the Department of Wildlife Resources.

• Reclassified paramedic position to Training Officer (6-0)
• Amended personnel policy to enact Fire & Rescue leave multiplier (6-0)
• Appropriated $88,625 for ambulance infectious disease equipment (6-0)
• Tabled release of retainage for ZiTEL LLC broadband project (6-0)
• Accepted B2X Online, Inc. broadband project and released $3,733.50 retainage (6-0)
• Approved resolution opposing Department of Wildlife Resources boating fees (6-0)
• Authorized legal proceedings against Blue Ridge Towers, Inc. (6-0)
• Appointed members to Board of Zoning Appeals and Redistricting Committee (6-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board held a virtual meeting on January 14, 2021, approving the agenda, November minutes, and the election of Al Brandt as Chair and Kate Ellis as Vice Chair. The Board also approved three adoption consents, the 2021-22 budgets as presented, and a virtual meeting policy to be added to the Employee Handbook.

• Approved agenda for the meeting (carried unanimously)
• Approved minutes from the November meeting (carried unanimously)
• Elected Al Brandt as Board Chair for the year (carried unanimously)
• Elected Kate Ellis as Vice Chair for the year (carried unanimously)
• Approved three Adoption Consents as presented (carried unanimously)
• Approved the 2021-22 Budgets as presented (carried unanimously)
• Approved the Virtual Meeting Policy to be added to the Employee Handbook (carried unanimously)
• Passed the Resolution as set forth in State Code Section 2.2-3712 following a closed session regarding a CPS case (carried unanimously)

Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority will hold a worksession and regular meeting on January 11, 2021. The board will organize for 2021 by re-adopting rules of procedure, electing a chairman and vice-chairman, and approving the inclement weather policy and meeting schedule. A public hearing will consider an ordinance to allow continuity of government operations during the pandemic, including altering the process for conducting public meetings. The agenda also includes a discussion on Explore Park and several administrative items.

• Public hearing on ordinance for continuity of government operations during pandemic (Resolution #R 011121-06)
• Re-adoption of Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure (Resolution #R 011121-01)
• Selection of Chairman and Vice-Chairman (Resolutions #R 011121-02 and #R 011121-03)
• Approval of 2021 Inclement Weather Policy (Resolution #R 011121-04) and 2021 Meeting Schedule (Resolution #R 011121-05)
• Discussion on Explore Park

At its January 11, 2021 organizational meeting, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors elected Tommy Scott as Chairman and Tammy Parker as Vice-Chairman for 2021, both by 7-0 votes. The Board also re-adopted its Rules of Procedure, approved its 2021 meeting schedule and inclement weather policy, and approved an emergency ordinance allowing continuity of government operations during the pandemic, including changes to how public meetings are conducted. The ordinance expires March 12, 2021. The Board re-appointed James Messier to the Economic Development Authority (District 7) and Al Brandt to the Department of Social Services Board.

• Elected Tommy Scott as Board Chairman for 2021 (7-0)
• Elected Tammy Parker as Vice-Chairman for 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 011121-01 re-adopting Board Rules of Procedure (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 011121-04, 2021 Inclement Weather Policy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 011121-05, 2021 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved Broadband Authority Rules of Procedure for 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #O 011121-06, emergency continuity-of-government ordinance during pandemic, expiring March 12, 2021 (7-0)
• Re-appointed James Messier to Economic Development Authority, District 7 (7-0)

EDA Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) meets to approve the January 7, 2021 agenda and minutes from December 3, 2020. Reports include the director’s update, marketing/business development, and monthly financial/account payable reports totaling $8,480.16. The meeting includes a closed session for real property acquisition and prospective business discussions.

• Approved agenda and December 2020 meeting minutes
• Reviewed December 2020 financial reports totaling $8,480.16
• Closed session for real property acquisition and prospective business discussions
• Final invoice of $93,459.50 for Master Engineers A&E Services (Shell Building)
• Monthly expenses for Whittington Consulting ($150.00) and Peaksview Landscaping ($400.00)

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 3, 2020. Staff provided reports on business grants, site marketing, and local company expansions. No other substantive actions were taken during the open session.

• Approved January 7, 2021 agenda (7-0)
• Approved December 3, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property and prospective business (7-0)
• Returned to regular session (7-0)

Library Board

The Bedford County Library Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the board chair and library director. The director's report covers the long-range plan, policies, buildings, and financials. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Public comments period
• Director's report on long-range plan
• Director's report on policies and procedures
• Director's report on buildings
• Director's report on financials

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees approved its 2020-2025 draft long range plan, which guides library operations for five years and is required to receive state aid money. The board also approved spending $4,875.00 from the building maintenance fund to replace the alarm system at Stewartsville. The board approved the agenda and the previous meeting's minutes, and heard updates on state aid, the FY22 budget request, and a proposed entrepreneurship training partnership. No public comments were made.

• Approved the agenda (all agreed)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (all agreed)
• Approved the 2020-2025 strategic plan (all agreed)
• Approved $4,875.00 from the building maintenance fund to replace the Stewartsville alarm system (all agreed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:30pm (all agreed)