Bedford County public meetings in 2022

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board will meet to approve the agenda, hear public comment, and receive program and director updates. Action items include adoption consent, a proposed 40-hour work week, and revisions to the Employee Education Award Program contract. The board will also schedule 2023 meetings and may enter closed session.

• Action item: Adoption Consent
• Action item: 40 Hour Work Week
• Action item: Revision to the Employee Education Award Program Contract
• Action item: Board Meeting Scheduled for 2023
• Informational items: Budget Review, Vacancy Update, Foster Care Placement Update

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and a regular meeting on December 12, 2022. Key agenda items include contract modifications for solid waste services, rezoning applications, tax and fire prevention ordinance amendments, and courthouse improvement contracts. The board will also consider 2023 legislative priorities and make various board and authority appointments following a closed session.

• Resolution #R 121222-01: Contract modifications for Thompson Trucking's Municipal Solid Waste Transportation and Disposal Services
• Resolution #R 121222-02: Modification of the fuel surcharge for Republic Services' Municipal Solid Waste Transportation and Disposal contract
• Ordinance #O 121222-03: Rezoning Application #RZ22-0010 on behalf of James Douglas Arthur II
• Ordinance #O 121222-04: Amending Chapter 17, “Taxation”
• Ordinance #O 121222-05: Amending Chapter 8, “Fire Prevention & Protection”

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss property reassessment and vote on several ordinances, including changes to taxation and fire prevention. The meeting includes decisions on waste disposal contracts and courthouse improvements.

• Rezoning Application #RZ22-0010 for James Douglas Arthur II
• Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Taxation
• Ordinance amending Chapter 8, Fire Prevention & Protection
• Contract modifications for Thompson Trucking and Republic Services waste disposal
• Contract for Bedford County Courthouse Improvements

The Board of Supervisors approved a $1,415,000 contract with Jamerson-Lewis Construction Inc for the Bedford County Courthouse Parking Deck Improvements project, funded by redirecting savings from other capital projects. They also approved a rezoning for agricultural/agritourism use, amended tax refund and fire chief ordinances, adopted the 2023 legislative priorities, and made several board appointments. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $1,415,000 courthouse parking deck contract with Jamerson-Lewis Construction (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1227 Two Church Lane from C-1 to AV for agritourism (7-0)
• Amended tax refund limit from $2,500 to $5,000 (7-0)
• Amended fire chief ordinance removing emergency management duties (7-0)
• Adopted 2023 legislative priorities with added early voting reduction (7-0)
• Reappointed Sam Gardner and Kenneth Newman to Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board (7-0)
• Appointed Christian Snead and Donald Barger to Bedford Regional Water Authority (7-0)
• Reappointed Vickie Gardner and Kristy Milton to Economic Development Authority (7-0)

Ag Board Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will convene for a routine meeting covering administrative reports, special guest Dr. Hannah Varnell of WellFarm, and committee updates on education, marketing, and conservation. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The board approved the November 2, 2022, agenda and meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports on grant applications, agricultural events, and local business updates.

• Approved November 2, 2022, agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees - Bedford Central Library

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees approved a $32,250 one-time employee bonus, funded from the IT fund, and re-appropriated $2,695.84 in ECF reimbursements to the computer improvements line. They also readopted the bylaws with an amendment on virtual meetings, and gave the director discretion to accept E-rate bids. No public comments were made.

• Approved resolution #Lib 120622-01 readopting bylaws with virtual meeting amendment (5-0)
• Approved $32,250 employee bonus funded from IT fund (5-0)
• Approved re-appropriating $2,695.84 ECF reimbursements to computer improvements line (5-0)
• Approved director discretion to evaluate and accept E-rate bids (5-0)

EDA Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority will convene a regular meeting to conduct procedural items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and monthly financial reports. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings with concrete outcomes are listed on this agenda.

The Bedford County EDA meeting on December 1, 2022, was called to order and included agenda and minutes approval, reports, and other business. No substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural and adjourned.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes

Electoral Board - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Electoral Board met to conduct the county's portion of the Virginia 9th Congressional District Risk Limiting Audit of the November 8, 2022 General Election. Five randomly selected ballots from five precincts were pulled and tabulated, with results entered into ARLO software for transmission to the Department of Elections. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Conducted risk-limiting audit of 5 randomly selected ballots (5 precincts)
• Designated Carleen Bowyer (Democrat) and Susan Oliver (Republican) as audit board members
• Maintained chain of custody for all audited ballots
• Entered audit results into ARLO software for transmission to Department of Elections
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous vote

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss updates to land use and zoning regulations. The meeting focuses on reviewing fee schedules and ordinances related to county development.

• Community Development Fee Schedules review
• Short Term Rental Ordinance discussion
• Cash Proffers and Road Impact Fees review
• Agricultural Village Center (AV) Zoning District Permitted Use Table review
• Comprehensive Plan Update, Chapter 9 Land Use, Future Land Use Map discussion

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to vote on land use applications and several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes decisions on a grant for EcoFriendly Foods and funding plans for tourism.

• Appropriation of a $64,500 AFID grant for EcoFriendly Foods
• Special Use Permits #SU22-0012 and #SU0022-0013 for Accupoint Surveying and Design, LLC
• Rezoning Application #RZ22-0009 for Earl V. & Rose Post
• Contract for cooling tower replacement at the Bedford County Courthouse
• Authorization to advertise bids for the Montvale Library Roof Replacement

The Board approved two special use permits for campground expansions and a rezoning request for agricultural use. The Board also authorized a $119,232 courthouse cooling tower contract and a tourism spending plan for ARPA funds.

• Approved special use permit #SU22-0012 for campground use with conditions (6-1)
• Approved special use permit #SU22-0013 for campground use with conditions (4-3)
• Approved rezoning Tax Map #251-A-3 to Agricultural/Rural Preserve (7-0)
• Approved $119,232 contract to Trane for courthouse cooling tower replacement (7-0)
• Authorized submission of Tourism ARPA spending plan for $140,000 (7-0)
• Approved $64,500 AFID grant application for EcoFriendly Foods (7-0)
• Authorized managed cloud services agreement for ICAC Task Force up to $397,380 (7-0)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for Montvale Library roof replacement (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Department of Social Services Board is meeting to discuss program reports, budget reviews, and staffing updates. The body is scheduled to act on an adoption consent.

• Adoption Consent for Board approval
• Budget review and vacancy update
• Fraud presentation
• BARC Employment and Training Committee update
• Discussion on 40-hour work week and COVID administrative leave

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board held a regular meeting on November 17, 2022, approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational, covering staff introductions, program updates, and a director's report. The board tabled a By Laws discussion until next month and adjourned without entering closed session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled By Laws discussion until next month
• Adjourned meeting at 10:33 a.m. (unanimous)

Electoral Board - Canvass Minutes

The Electoral Board canvassed the November 8, 2022 general election over several days, reviewing Statement of Results for all precincts and the Central Absentee Precinct. They processed 350 provisional ballots, accepting 314 and rejecting 36. The canvass was completed and adjourned on November 14, 2022.

• Postponed provisional ballot review to November 14 (unanimous)
• Recessed and reconvened canvass on multiple days (unanimous)
• Counted 314 provisional ballots, rejected 36 (unanimous)
• Completed canvass and ordered vote abstracts prepared (unanimous)

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession on landfill closure and YMCA childcare expansion, followed by a regular meeting. The body is deciding on several zoning text amendments, broadband coverage contracts, and FY 2022 budget adjustments.

• Contracts for broadband coverage gaps with Verizon and Zitel
• Rezoning Application #RZ22-0007 and Special Use Permit #SU22-0009 for William Pearson
• Purchase of a Solid Waste Yard Truck
• Transfer of property to the Bedford Domestic Violence Coalition
• Contract with Logan Systems, Inc. for land records re-indexing

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Bedford County Landfill closure and YMCA childcare expansion. The regular meeting includes votes on broadband coverage contracts, several zoning text amendments, and FY 2022 year-end budget adjustments.

• Award of broadband coverage gap contracts to Verizon and Zitel
• Rezoning Application #RZ22-0007 and Special Use Permit #SU22-0009 for William Pearson
• Permit Modification for the closure of the Bedford County Landfill
• Purchase of a Solid Waste Yard Truck
• Transfer of property to the Bedford Domestic Violence Coalition

EDA Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive reports from the economic development director, marketing, and finance, and discuss other business. Updates will be provided on the Bedford Center for Business, Montvale Center for Commerce, and New London Business and Technology Center. The meeting may also include a closed session.

• Economic Development Director's Report
• Marketing/Business Development Report
• Monthly Financial Report
• Monthly Accounts Payable Report
• Updates on Bedford Center for Business, Montvale Center for Commerce, and New London Business and Technology Center

The Bedford County EDA unanimously approved the Blue Ridge Professional Park site plan, closed out the SML Packaging performance agreement after the company met its commitments, and agreed to be a second party on a GO Virginia grant application for a Town of Bedford metal works facility. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and heard reports on economic development activities.

• Approved Blue Ridge Professional Park site plan (unanimous)
• Closed out SML Packaging performance agreement (unanimous)
• Agreed to be second party on GO Virginia grant application for Town of Bedford metal works facility (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 1 and October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

BOS - Special Called Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss options for easing the burden of FY23 personal property taxes on residents. The discussion will include the Commissioner of the Revenue, the Treasurer, and staff.

• Discussion of FY23 personal property tax options

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize a 33% rebate on 2022 personal property taxes for cars/trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, and trailers, responding to a 35% increase in assessed vehicle values. The Board also unanimously requested the Treasurer extend the payment due date to January 31, 2023. Staff was directed to gather data on boat taxes for a possible future rebate decision.

• Approved 33% rebate on 2022 personal property taxes for cars/trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, and trailers (7-0)
• Requested Treasurer extend 2022 personal property tax due date to January 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Directed staff to provide data on boat taxes by November 7 meeting for possible rebate consideration

Ag Board Meeting

The board will receive reports from administration, economic development, and the cooperative extension. Committee updates will cover the County Fair, school agriculture programs, and the Farmer’s Market.

• County Fair update
• School Ag Programs update
• Farmer’s Market updates

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the October 5, 2022 minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports on administration, economic development, cooperative extension, and committee updates, including a planned joint public hearing on an agricultural village zone ordinance and a discussion of a vehicle tax rebate program.

• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning application. The commission will also review its own bylaws.

• Public hearing for Rezoning Application #RZ22-0010 – James Douglas Arthur II
• Planning Commission Bylaw Review

BOS - Joint Worksession with School Board

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and School Board are holding a joint worksession to discuss an enrollment update and trends, the Capital Improvement Plan, and reversion projections. The agenda includes dinner and a call to order, followed by these discussion items and other matters.

• Enrollment update and trends
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Reversion projections

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and School Board held a joint worksession to review enrollment trends, school capacity, the Capital Improvement Plan, and reversion projections. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with discussions on redistricting options, maintenance priorities, and the upcoming Local Composite Index (LCI) funding cliff. Superintendent Bergin agreed to provide updated enrollment data via memo, which was sent the following day.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; worksession was informational
• Superintendent to provide updated enrollment data memo (sent Oct 25, 2022)

Electoral Board - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Electoral Board unanimously approved the appointment of 54 new officers of election, despite concerns raised by Vice Chair Susan Oliver about the timing and lack of prior notification. The board also unanimously accepted the list of precinct chiefs and assistant chiefs, ensuring both major parties were represented where practicable. Additionally, the board discussed the discovery of leftover 2021 ballots in two tabulators, confirming they were secured and delivered to the Clerk of Court, and agreed to hold regular meetings every other month.

• Approved minutes from July 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed 54 new officers of election (unanimous)
• Accepted list of precinct chiefs and assistant chiefs (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:27 p.m. (unanimous)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board is meeting to review program reports, discuss budget and vacancies, and take action on adoption consents and a compensation plan change. The board approved two adoption consents and amended the compensation plan to increase the raise for obtaining licensure from 5% to 10%. Informational items include budget review, vacancy updates, and foster care placement updates.

• Approved 2 adoption consents (a 3-year-old and a 1.5-year-old in kinship placement)
• Amended Compensation Plan to increase licensure raise from 5% to 10%
• Reported $32,950 expended from COVID funds for electric bills
• Filled 4 Benefit Programs vacancies starting October 17
• Received $12,000 in federal funding to help a child attend college

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the September minutes, and one adoption consent. Members discussed the upcoming end of the federal Public Health Emergency and the resulting need for Medicaid redeterminations.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved one Adoption Consent (unanimous)
• Passed resolution confirming closed session was limited to personnel issues (unanimous)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to decide on adding two roads to the state highway system, replacing the sheriff’s body-worn camera system, and funding a broadband project. The Economic Development Authority will also present its FY22 accomplishments and goals during a joint worksession.

• Add Stoney Ridge Boulevard and Helmsdale Drive to the Secondary System of State Highways (Resolution #R 101122-01)
• Replace Bedford County Sheriff’s Office body-worn camera system (Resolution #R 101122-02)
• Apply for an IRF Planning Grant for the Old Montvale School (Resolution #R 101122-03)
• Fund and administer the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) project with Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (Resolution #R 101122-04)
• Public appearance by Goodwill Industries COO Mindy Boyd regarding a new donation location in Forest

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the Economic Development Authority to review EDA accomplishments and goals, then a regular meeting to consider several resolutions. These include adding two roads to the state highway system, replacing the sheriff's office body-worn camera system, applying for a grant for the Old Montvale School, and authorizing a broadband agreement. The board will also hear a presentation from Goodwill Industries about a new donation location in Forest and may enter closed session to discuss property and legal matters.

• Resolution to add Stoney Ridge Boulevard and Helmsdale Drive to the Secondary System of State Highways (R 101122-01)
• Resolution to authorize contract to replace body-worn camera system for Sheriff's Office (R 101122-02)
• Resolution to apply for IRF Planning Grant for Old Montvale School (R 101122-03)
• Resolution to authorize agreement with DHCD for Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) project with Shentel (R 101122-04)
• Public appearance by Goodwill Industries COO regarding new donation location in Forest

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract to replace the Sheriff's Office body-worn camera system and authorized a $9.2M broadband project. The Board also approved a grant application for the Old Montvale School despite some member opposition.

• Approved $352,655.30 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn cameras (7-0)
• Approved $9,145.30 reappropriation from Sheriff's operating budget to CIP fund (7-0)
• Approved application for IRF Planning Grant for Old Montvale School (4-3)
• Approved agreements with VA DHCD for $9.2M VATI broadband project (7-0)
• Approved adding Stoney Ridge Boulevard and Helmsdale Drive to state highway system (7-0)
• Decided not to increase landfill tipping fees for the next quarter (consensus)
• Appointed Supervisor Bansley as Voting Delegate and Supervisor Johnson as Alternate for 2022 VACo Conference (consensus)

Ag Board Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will hold a meeting to approve minutes, receive administrative and economic development reports, and hear updates from local agricultural groups. An informational item on the Agriculture Village Zoning Ordinance will also be discussed.

• Approval of September 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Agriculture Village Zoning Ordinance informational review

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board unanimously approved writing a letter of support to the Board of Supervisors and Commissioner of Revenue to allow farmers to submit their Schedule F to be exempt from paying taxes on Farm Use vehicles under a new law effective July 1, 2023. The board also approved the meeting agenda and amended minutes from September 7, 2022, correcting the Farmer's Market end date to October 29. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports.

• Approved letter of support for Schedule F exemption on Farm Use vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Amended and approved September 7, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees - Montvale Library

The Board of Trustees will meet to decide on library display and exhibit policies, the New Year's holiday schedule, and budget figures. The meeting includes reports on public bathroom improvements and an update on the Montvale Library.

• Action items for Display and Exhibits policies
• FY22 operating budget carry over
• Updated FY23 operating budget figures
• Public Bathroom Improvement plan presented by Facilities Manager Ivan Kirby
• Montvale Preservation Group update recap

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees approved a plan to improve public bathrooms in all six library buildings, funded from the building maintenance fund, with Bedford Central as a priority. They also approved the display and community exhibit policies, closed libraries on December 31, 2022, allocated FY22 carryover funds, accepted the revised FY23 operating budget, and canceled the January 3, 2023 meeting.

• Approved bathroom improvement project for all 6 buildings (unanimous)
• Approved display policy (unanimous)
• Approved community exhibit policy (unanimous)
• Approved closing libraries on Saturday, December 31 (unanimous)
• Approved depositing 50% of $51,378.17 carryover into Building fund, rest into IT fund (unanimous)
• Accepted revised FY23 operating budget with $144,248.16 in County contributions (unanimous)
• Canceled January 3, 2023 board meeting (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear citizen comments, and conduct public hearings on multiple zoning-related applications, including rezoning and special use permits. No new business or major decisions are scheduled beyond these procedural and public hearing items.

• Rezoning Application #RZ22-0009: R-1 to AP (Earl Vincent & Rose Post)
• Special Use Permit #SU22-0012 – Garland Stewart
• Special Use Permit #SU22-0013 – Garland Stewart
• Special Use Permit #SU22-0011 – Ralph Leland Merritt
• Text Amendment Application #TA22-0002 – Zoning Ordinance (R-1 Zoning District Minimum Design Standards for Lots)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting. The worksession includes state-mandated FOIA training and discussion of text amendments to County Code Chapter 7 (Environmental). The regular meeting includes a public hearing, a grant acceptance, and a resolution to apply for a $1,042,356 School Resource Officer grant. The board will also enter closed session to discuss property acquisition and personnel matters.

• Resolution accepting and appropriating a Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Grant (R 092622-01)
• Resolution to submit, approve, and appropriate a School Resource Officer grant application for $1,042,356 to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (R 092622-02)
• Public appearance by Central Virginia Planning District Executive Director Alec Brebner
• Discussion of text amendments for County Code Chapter 7, Environmental
• Closed session to discuss acquisition of property on Cottontown Road and personnel matters

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting. The main action is a resolution to apply for a $1,042,356 School Resource Officer grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. The board will also discuss text amendments to County Code Chapter 7 (Environmental) and receive state-mandated FOIA training. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an economic development project and personnel matters.

• Resolution #R 092622-02: School Resource Officer grant application for $1,042,356
• Resolution #R 092622-01: Accepting and appropriating a Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Grant
• Discussion on text amendments for County Code Chapter 7 (Environmental)
• Public appearance by Central Virginia Planning District Executive Director Alec Brebner
• Closed session for economic development project and personnel discussions

The Board approved Resolution #R 092622-02, authorizing submission, acceptance, and appropriation of a $1,042,356 School Resource Officer grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. The grant funds 14 SRO positions, with the School Division covering 75% of the local match and the County covering 25% plus equipment and vehicle costs. Supervisor Davis voted no. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a $18,501.60 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant, and entered closed session for an economic development project discussion.

• Approved SRO grant application for $1,042,356 (6-1, Davis no)
• Approved consent agenda including $18,501.60 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant (7-0)
• Approved September 12, 2022 minutes as amended (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Entered closed session for economic development and personnel (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance with Virginia law (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:51 pm (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services board met to review program reports, budget updates, and administrative matters. The board approved expenditures up to $10,000 for office space adjustments and additional data lines, and authorized up to $4,000 for staff unconscious bias training.

• Approved up to $10,000 for office space adjustments and additional data lines
• Approved up to $4,000 for staff unconscious bias and difficult conversations training

The board unanimously approved two adoption consents and amended the compensation plan to increase the licensure pay raise from 5% to 10%. They also received updates on staffing, fraud reporting, and a new LCSW providing therapy in the building. No public comment was made, and the board entered closed session for one family services case, later passing the required resolution.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved August meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved 2 adoption consents unanimously
• Amended compensation plan to increase licensure raise to 10% (unanimous)
• Passed closed session resolution unanimously

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to decide on several grant applications, zoning ordinances, and infrastructure projects. Items include funding for the Sheriff's Office, emergency management grants, and a rezoning request for a property on James W. Andrews. The board will also discuss tax relief rates and solicit bids for courthouse repairs.

• Consideration of BJA FY22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Sheriff's Office (Resolution #R 091222-01)
• Consideration of ordinance approving Rezoning Application #RZ22-0008 for James W. Andrews (Ordinance #O 091222-06)
• Consideration of resolution setting Personal Property Tax Relief Act rate (Resolution #R 091222-12)
• Authorization of bids for Courthouse Patio Repair and Security Improvements (Resolution #R 091222-07)
• Authorization of bid for Bedford Museum Exterior Repairs (Resolution #R 091222-08)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and a regular meeting to discuss various local government matters. The agenda includes grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and emergency management, a public hearing on rezoning application #RZ22-0008, and bidding authorizations for courthouse and museum repairs.

• BJA FY22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program application
• Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) Infrastructure Grant for Bramble Hollow Farm
• Rezoning Application #RZ22-0008 (James W. Andrews) from AP to AR
• Courthouse Patio Repair and Security Improvements bid solicitation
• Bedford Museum Exterior Repairs invitation for bid

The Board unanimously denied a rezoning application (RZ22-0008) to change a 27.34-acre parcel at Falling Creek Road and Teass Terrace from AP to AR for an eight-lot residential subdivision, citing concerns about spot zoning and water supply. The Board also approved a series of zoning and subdivision ordinance text amendments, including changes to short-term rental regulations and emergency housing rules. Additionally, the Board approved several grant applications, contract renewals, and construction project bids.

• Denied rezoning RZ22-0008 for 8-lot subdivision (7-0)
• Approved zoning/subdivision text amendments (7-0)
• Approved $10,269 grant application for body-worn cameras (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 multi-jurisdictional PEP grant application (7-0)
• Approved $4,000 individual PEP grant application (7-0)
• Approved $18,000 AFID grant for Bramble Hollow Farm (7-0)
• Approved $64,320/year IT contract renewal for ICAC Task Force (7-0)
• Approved soliciting bids for courthouse patio repairs and security improvements (7-0)

Cancelled -LBBCA - Regular Meeting

The regular meeting of the Local Board of Building Code Appeals scheduled for September 8, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda listed a building appeal application for Thomas Builders of Virginia.

• Building Appeal Application #BA22-0001 – Thomas Builders of Virginia

Ag Board Meeting

The board will receive reports from administration, economic development, and the cooperative extension. Committee discussions include updates on the County Fair, school agriculture programs, and the Farmer’s Market.

• County Fair update
• School Ag Programs update
• Farmer’s Market updates

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board met and approved the agenda and August minutes unanimously. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed zoning ordinance concerns, upcoming events, and reports from staff and committees.

• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees - Stewartsville Library

The Board of Trustees will review the status of the Stewartsville Library and consider first readings of new display and exhibits policies. The meeting includes an action item regarding E-rate reimbursement and a review of FY 2022 statistics.

• First consideration of Display policy
• First consideration of Exhibits policy
• E-rate Reimbursement action item
• FY 2022 BPLS statistics report
• Stewartsville Library status report

The Board approved transferring Erate internet reimbursement funds to the building maintenance fund for future projects. Drafts of a new display policy and a revised community exhibits policy were reviewed and tabled for second consideration at the next meeting.

• Approved transfer of $20,895 in Erate reimbursement funds to building maintenance fund (unanimous)
• Tabled BPLS display policy pending wording changes
• Tabled BPLS Community Exhibits Policy for second consideration

PC - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning application. The body will also review previous rezoning and special use permit applications.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning Application #RZ22-0009 from R-1 to AP (Earl Vincent & Rose Post)
• Old Business: Rezoning Application #RZ22-0007 (William Pearson)
• Old Business: Special Use Permit Application #SU22-0009 (William Pearson)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss a School Resource Officer grant application, followed by a regular meeting covering consent agenda items, public hearings, and action items. Key decisions include accepting state and federal grants, vacating a road in Sunset Cay Subdivision, and approving contracts for a park master plan and broadband expansion.

• Discussion of School Resource Officer grant submission
• Resolution accepting FY 2022-2023 State Internet Crimes Against Children Program Award (R 082222-01)
• Ordinance to vacate Key Largo Boulevard in Sunset Cay Subdivision (O 082222-04)
• Resolution authorizing VATI Grant partnership with Shentel for broadband (R 082222-05)
• Resolution approving transfer of Edmund Street Park from school system to Town of Bedford (R 082222-07)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss a School Resource Officer grant, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items for accepting state and federal grants, a public hearing on vacating Key Largo Boulevard, and action items on a broadband grant application, a park master plan, and transferring Edmund Street Park to the Town of Bedford.

• Resolution accepting FY 2022-2023 State Internet Crimes Against Children Program Award (R 082222-01)
• Resolution accepting Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant (R 082222-02)
• Resolution accepting FY 2022-2023 DCJS Grant for Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Program (R 082222-03)
• Ordinance to vacate Key Largo Boulevard in Sunset Cay Subdivision (O 082222-04)
• Resolution authorizing 2023 VATI grant application with Shentel (R 082222-05)

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda that included accepting a $42,542 Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund grant for a paralegal in the Commonwealth Attorney's office. The board also approved a resolution to partner with Shentel on a 2023 VATI broadband grant application, and approved a $61,000 Park Master Plan proposal from Halcyon Planning & Design, LLC. Additionally, the board approved the transfer of Edmund Street Park from the school system to the Town of Bedford.

• Approved consent agenda including $42,542 domestic violence grant (7-0)
• Approved $446,547 ICAC Task Force grant and up to $1,450,000 in quarterly funds (7-0)
• Approved $604,210 DCJS grant for ICAC affiliate members (7-0)
• Approved ordinance vacating Key Largo Boulevard, renaming it Gray Hawk Lane (7-0)
• Authorized 2023 VATI broadband grant application with Shentel (7-0)
• Approved $61,000 Park Master Plan with Halcyon Planning & Design (7-0)
• Approved Edmund Street Park property sale to Town of Bedford (7-0)
• Appointed Robert Hiss to Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and scheduling information. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

The Board authorized spending for data line and workspace modifications and approved funds for staff training on unconscious bias. Members also discussed the need for a long-range plan to house the DSS office in a single building.

• Approved expenditure up to $10,000 for data lines and workspace changes (unanimous)
• Approved Unconscious Bias/Having Difficult Conversations training not to exceed $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)

Ag Board Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine organizational business, including recognizing a new member and electing a secretary. They will also receive updates from county staff and committees on topics like the county fair, school agricultural programs, and the farmers market. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Recognition of new Board member Melody Divers, District 6
• Election of Secretary
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2022
• County Fair update
• Farmer's Market updates

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board unanimously elected Dorothy McIntyre as Secretary, approved the August 3, 2022 agenda, and approved the April 6, 2022 meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational reports on broadband, economic development, and agricultural programs.

• Elected Dorothy McIntyre as Ag Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees - Moneta Library

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet to review a status report for the Moneta Library. The board is scheduled to take action on circulation policy revisions and a new pay plan for the FY23 operating budget.

• Circulation policy revisions
• Appropriate Library Use policy procedural adjustments
• FY23 Library Operating Budget revision to adopt new pay plan
• Moneta Library status report

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees voted to adopt revised circulation policies that eliminate overdue fines after September 1, 2022, and waive all existing overdue fines for patrons. The board also approved using additional state funds for public area furniture and adopting a new pay scale, and agreed to begin video recording and sharing board meetings online starting with the next meeting.

• Approved circulation policy revisions eliminating overdue fines effective Sept. 1, 2022, and waiving all existing overdue fines (all agreed)
• Approved use of additional $27,973 in state funds for public area furniture and adoption of new pay scale (all agreed; Cox abstained)
• Approved video recording board meetings and sharing recordings online (all agreed)
• Approved agenda (all agreed)
• Approved minutes as corrected (all agreed)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will meet to review and discuss two rezoning requests and one special use permit. The body will also approve the agenda and minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting.

• Rezoning Application #RZ22-0007 and Special Use Permit Application #SU22-0009 – William Pearson
• Rezoning Application #RZ22-0008 – James W. Andrews

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting amended budgets for Bedford County and the School Board. The meeting includes public hearings on solid waste fees and management, as well as several zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments.

• Resolution to adjust Solid Waste Tipping Fees
• Amended FY 2023-24 budgets for Bedford County and Bedford County School Board
• Agreement with RiverStreet Networks for the third VATI broadband grant project
• Rezoning Application #RZ21-0006 for Parcel #22103000
• Resolution adding Route’s 930 and 931 to VDOT’s Secondary System of Highways

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board met to approve meeting minutes, review program updates, and adopt new policies. The board discussed budget management, staff vacancies, and foster care placement challenges. Three adoption consents were approved, and a new hair follicle screening policy was adopted.

• Approved 3 adoption consents
• Adopted new Hair Follicle screening policy
• Approved travel expenses for director
• Reviewed budget improvements including new printers and security changes
• Discussed 7-8 staff vacancies and impact of rising gas prices

The board unanimously approved a revised Personnel Policy clarifying exceptions for work schedules and parking. Staff reported a child care audit with no problems, a IV-E audit with minor data issues, and a foster care placement still in a psychiatric hospital with a possible new residential placement in Fairfax. No public comment or closed session items were held.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Personnel Policy for July (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 10:24 a.m. (unanimous)

Electoral Board - Regular Meeting

The Board approved the June 21, 2022, canvass meeting minutes and conducted a performance evaluation of the General Registrar in closed session. The Board also decided to request an additional Deputy Registrar position from the Board of Supervisors due to population growth.

• Approved June 21, 2022, Primary vote canvass minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed executive session for General Registrar performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to seek addition of a Deputy Registrar position from the Board of Supervisors (unanimous)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority will meet to discuss infrastructure and administrative resolutions. Key items include a broadband grant agreement and the creation of a nursing home advisory board.

• Agreement with Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for VATI grant project with Zitel
• Resolution to discontinue Route 844, Recycle Road from Route 43 to Cul-de-sac
• Five-year lease for the Porters Mountain tower site location
• Establishment of a Nursing Home Advisory Board
• Appointment of representative to the Central Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing the County Administrator to execute a contract with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant project with ZiTEL, which will connect over 4,100 county residents to fiber optic broadband. The board also approved a five-year lease for the Porters Mountain tower site, a resolution to discontinue a VDOT road, and appointed Deck S. Hardee to a regional safety program. The meeting included a closed session for litigation and land acquisition discussions.

• Approved Resolution #R 071122-04 authorizing VATI grant agreement with DHCD for broadband project with ZiTEL (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 071122-02 for five-year lease of Porters Mountain tower site at $1,000/month with 3% annual increase (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 071122-01 supporting VDOT discontinuance of Route 844, Recycle Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2022 (7-0)
• Appointed Deck S. Hardee as Bedford County representative on Central Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing Action Item #9b and closed session item #14a (7-0)
• Entered closed session for litigation and land acquisition discussions, then certified compliance (7-0)

Ag Board

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, then receive reports from administration, economic development, cooperative extension, and the Farm Bureau Young Farmers. Committee updates will cover upcoming events, the county fair, school ag programs, the farmer's market, and land protection. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions listed.

• Approval of April 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• County Fair update
• School Ag Programs update
• Farmer's Market updates
• Land Protection & Conservation report

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board did not have a quorum and took no official votes or actions. The meeting was used to share reports on grants, agricultural programs, and upcoming events.

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission meets to consider several public hearings, including a rezoning proffer amendment, a special review project by the Bedford Regional Water Authority, and various zoning and subdivision text amendments. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes, a citizen comment period, old business on zoning ordinance text amendments, and new business.

• Public hearing on Rezoning Application #RZ21-0006 for a Proffer Amendment Request by Beville Properties, LLC
• Public hearing on Special Review Project #SRP22-0001 by the Bedford Regional Water Authority
• Public hearing on Text Amendment Application #TA22-0001 for various zoning ordinance amendments
• Public hearing on Text Amendment Application #TA22-0002 for Section 30-41-3 regarding site development regulations in the R-1 zoning district
• Public hearing on Text Amendment Application #TA22-0003 for various subdivision ordinance amendments

Library Board of Trustees - Bedford Central Library

The Board of Trustees will hold an organizational meeting to select officers for FY23 and readopt bylaws and the 2020-2025 long range plan. Members will also consider revisions to the circulation policy and discuss a policy for library displays.

• Selection of Chair, Vice-chair, and Treasurer for FY23
• Readoption of Bylaws regarding virtual meetings (Resolution #Lib 070522-01)
• Readoption of the 2020-2025 long range plan
• First consideration of circulation policy revisions
• Discussion of a policy for library displays

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting, re-electing Debbie Bahouth as chair, Pamela Palmer as vice chair, and Anna Stevens as treasurer for FY23. The board unanimously readopted the BPLS bylaws (with an amendment on virtual meetings) and the 2020-2025 long-range plan, and approved the FY23 meeting calendar. Public comments focused on support for LGBTQ+ inclusive materials and displays, and the board tasked staff with drafting a display policy for review in September.

• Re-elected Debbie Bahouth as chair, Pamela Palmer as vice chair, Anna Stevens as treasurer (all unanimous)
• Approved resolution #Lib 070522-01 readopting BPLS bylaws with virtual meeting amendment (6-0, 1 absent)
• Readopted 2020-2025 long-range plan per Library of Virginia requirements (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved June 14, 2022 minutes with wording correction (unanimous)
• Tasked staff to draft a library display policy for September review

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss Smart Scale transportation applications, followed by a regular meeting with votes on consent agenda items, special use permits, an elections ordinance, ARPA funding, Smart Scale project submissions, and a broadband contract. The agenda includes several resolutions and public hearings.

• Resolution to support five Smart Scale Round 5 transportation projects
• Resolution to approve contract with Shentel for VATI Broadband Grant
• Special Use Permit #SU22-0001 for carwash (George and Michelle Aznavorian)
• Special Use Permit #SU22-0006 for Industry Type I (PLS LLC)
• Ordinance to amend election districts and precincts

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss five transportation projects for Smart Scale funding and a broadband contract with Shentel. The meeting includes votes on two special use permits and amendments to election district and precinct ordinances.

• Special Use Permit #SU22-0001 for a carwash (George and Michelle Aznavorian)
• Special Use Permit #SU22-0006 for Industry, Type I use (PLS LLC)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 6 'Elections' regarding districts and polling places
• Contract with Shentel regarding the VATI Broadband Grant
• Resolution to submit five transportation projects for Smart Scale Round 5 Funding

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a redistricting ordinance updating election districts and precinct boundaries based on the 2020 Census. The Board also approved four transportation projects for the Smart Scale Round 5 funding cycle after removing a planned roundabout, and elected to use $5,406,107.32 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for revenue loss. Additionally, the Board approved special use permits for a carwash and an industrial expansion, and authorized a broadband contract with Shentel.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including COPS grant application, FY2022 receipts appropriation, and FY23 PSAP Education Program Grant (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 18 and April 25, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #SU22-0001 for a carwash at Moneta Road and Rucker Road (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #SU22-0006 for an Industry Type I expansion on Enterprise Drive and Homestead Drive with conditions (7-0)
• Approved redistricting ordinance amending Chapter 6 for election districts and precincts (7-0)
• Approved resolution electing standard allowance for revenue loss of $5,406,107.32 under ARPA (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting four Smart Scale Round 5 transportation projects, removing a Route 122/24 roundabout (7-0)

Vote Canvass for 06.21.2022 Election

The Bedford County Electoral Board met to canvass the June 21, 2022 primary election, which involved only one precinct (Stewartsville Rescue Dept.) with two registered voters who did not vote. The board reviewed all statements of results and machine tapes, confirmed all zeros, and found no discrepancies. The board also approved the minutes of the February 1, 2022 meeting and scheduled the General Registrar evaluation for July 18, 2022.

• Canvassed June 21, 2022 primary election; all results recorded as zero votes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 1, 2022 Electoral Board meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled General Registrar evaluation for 7/18/22 at 10:00 a.m.

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board will meet to approve the agenda, hear public comment, and receive program and director updates. Action items include an adoption consent, approval of hair follicle testing fees, and director travel for June 2022. Informational items cover the board book process, budget review, vacancy update, foster care emergency update, and the 2022-2023 compensation plan. A closed session is scheduled for case review.

• Adoption consent action item
• Hair follicle external usage and fees action item
• Approval of Director Travel June 2022 (State Board June 14, 2022)
• Budget review and vacancy update
• Foster care emergency update and compensation plan 2022-2023

The Bedford County DSS Board approved three adoption consents, a new hair follicle screening policy allowing non-DSS clients to use services, and a new board book process replacing emailed packets with printed agendas and on-screen information. The board also approved the director's travel expenses and a closed session resolution. No public comment or new staff were reported.

• Approved agenda as revised (unanimous)
• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 3 adoption consents (unanimous)
• Approved new hair follicle policy (unanimous)
• Approved director's travel expenses for State Board meeting (consensus)
• Approved closed session resolution per Code of Virginia 2.2-3712 (unanimous)
• Approved new board book process: printed agenda and on-screen info (consensus)

Library Board

The Bedford County Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear reports from the chair and directors, and vote on the FY2023 operating budget. Directors will also discuss draft revisions to circulation and lost/damaged materials policies, including possible fine-free proposals.

• FY23 operating budget – action item
• Discussion of possible fine-free proposals and draft policy revisions (Circulation policy, Lost or Damaged Materials policy)
• Approval of the agenda and minutes from the last meeting

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the FY 2022-2023 budgets for Bedford County and the Bedford County School Board. The meeting includes public hearings on panhandling ordinances and Smart Scale applications, as well as a rezoning request for JAM89, LLC.

• Adoption of FY 2022-2023 Bedford County and Bedford County School Board Budgets
• Rezoning Application #RZ22-0005 and Special Use Permit #SU22-0005 for JAM89, LLC
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 1, Article III, Division 2 regarding Begging and Panhandling in Public Places
• Designation of Route 643 (Bellevue Road), Route 706 (Bells Mill Road), and Route 655 (Rock Spring Road) as Rural Rustic Roads
• Appropriation of State Homeland Security Grant for the Sheriff’s Office

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on June 13, 2022. The worksession includes a budget update and discussion of draft bylaws for a proposed Nursing Home Advisory Board. The regular meeting includes public hearings on a rezoning and special use permit, a panhandling ordinance amendment, and Smart Scale applications, plus action on the FY2022-2023 budgets and other resolutions.

• Adoption of FY2022-2023 County and School Board budgets (Resolution R 061322-10)
• Rezoning RZ22-0005 and Special Use Permit SU22-0005 for JAM89, LLC (Ordinance O 061322-07, Resolution R 061322-08)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 1, Article III, Division 2 on begging and panhandling (Ordinance O 061322-09)
• Resolution adopting VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan FY2023-2028 and designating Route 643, 706, 655 as Rural Rustic Roads (Resolutions R 061322-02,04,05,06)
• Resolution ratifying local emergency declaration and accepting State Homeland Security Grant for Sheriff's Office (Resolutions R 061322-03, R 061322-01)

The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY 2022-2023 county and school budgets, including a $120.5 million general fund and a $131.9 million school operating fund. They also approved a rezoning and special use permit for a 217-unit townhouse development on New London Road, despite a 5-0 Planning Commission denial recommendation. The board passed an ordinance regulating aggressive panhandling and initiated a zoning text amendment to increase minimum lot sizes in R-1 districts.

• Adopted FY2022-23 county budget with $120.5M general fund (7-0)
• Adopted FY2022-23 school budget with $131.9M total school funds (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 15302602 from R-1 to R-2 for 217 townhouses (4-3)
• Approved special use permit for townhouse use on same parcel (4-3)
• Approved ordinance regulating aggressive panhandling (7-0)
• Initiated zoning text amendment to increase R-1 minimum lot sizes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including VDOT six-year plan and rural rustic road designations (7-0)
• Appointed David Carl Wells to Economic Development Authority (7-0)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two special use permit applications and review a special project from the Bedford Regional Water Authority. The meeting also includes citizen comments and old/new business items.

• Special Use Permit #SU22-0001 – George and Michelle Aznavorian
• Special Use Permit #SU22-0006 – PLS LLC
• Special Review Project #SRP22-0001 – Bedford Regional Water Authority

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. Members will also consider updates to zoning and subdivision ordinances and several new county contracts.

• Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Proposed Budget
• Agreement with Milestone Towers to lease County-owned towers to communications entities
• Contract with Granicus for a new County website
• Subdivision Ordinance Waiver Request #SWR22-0003 for SML Holdings VA LLC
• Request for Proposals for a Park Master Plan

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Members will also consider several ordinance amendments and contracts for county infrastructure and services.

• Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Proposed Budget
• Resolution to authorize a contract with Granicus for a new County website
• Resolution to authorize Milestone Towers to market and lease County-owned towers
• Proposed Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance text amendments
• Request for Proposals for a Park Master Plan

The Board of Supervisors tabled a subdivision ordinance waiver request (SWR22-0003) from SML Holdings VA LLC to create ten lots for seasonal affordable housing, citing concerns about road maintenance, erosion control, and resident opposition. The Board also approved several resolutions, including initiating zoning and subdivision ordinance text amendments, a marketing and leasing agreement with Milestone Towers for county-owned communications infrastructure, a contract with Granicus for a website redesign, a new social media policy, and authorization to solicit proposals for a Park Master Plan. Additionally, the Board requested the Treasurer extend the real estate tax grace period to June 27, 2022, and approved a consent agenda item for a Bulletproof Vest Grant application.

• Tabled subdivision waiver request SWR22-0003 for 10-lot affordable housing (6-0)
• Approved resolution to submit Bulletproof Vest Grant application for $23,810.60 (6-0)
• Approved initiating Zoning Ordinance text amendments (Resolution #R 052322-04) (6-0)
• Approved initiating Subdivision Ordinance text amendments (Resolution #R 052322-05) (6-0)
• Approved marketing and leasing agreement with Milestone Towers (Resolution #R 052322-06) (6-0)
• Approved contract with Granicus for website redesign (Resolution #R 052322-07) (6-0)
• Approved new social media policy (Resolution #R 052322-08) (6-0)
• Approved request to Treasurer to extend real estate tax grace period to June 27, 2022 (6-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss the budget and road intersection safety. The regular meeting includes votes on fire alarm replacements, broadband grants, and filling a vacancy for Commissioner of the Revenue.

• Contract for Fire Alarm Replacement at the Bedford County Courthouse
• Contract with Zitel, LLC regarding a VATI broadband grant
• Petition for a Writ of Election to fill the vacancy of Commissioner of the Revenue
• AFID Infrastructure grant application for the Bedford County Cannery
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 8, Article I, Section 8-2 regarding Department Composition

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Zitel, LLC for a broadband project funded by a $8,523,998 VATI grant. The board also approved several other resolutions, including a fire alarm replacement contract, a writ of election for the Commissioner of the Revenue vacancy, and an AFID grant application for the cannery boiler. During the worksession, the board reached consensus on road priority changes and additions to VDOT's Secondary Six-Year Plan.

• Approved $8,523,998 VATI broadband contract with Zitel, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $96,799 fire alarm replacement contract with VSC Fire & Security (7-0)
• Approved resolution to petition for writ of election for Commissioner of the Revenue vacancy (7-0)
• Approved AFID Infrastructure grant application for cannery boiler replacement (7-0)
• Approved Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant request for $351,128.96 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance removing Bedford Life Savings & First Aid Crew and Goode Volunteer Rescue Squad from fire department composition (7-0)
• Consensus to move Bateman Bridge Road to priority #9 in VDOT Six-Year Plan
• Consensus to add Bellevue Road, Bells Mill Road, and Rock Spring Road to SSYP

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to act on several resolutions, including authorizing a contract for fire alarm replacement at the courthouse and approving a broadband grant application. A worksession earlier in the evening will discuss the county budget and a study on road intersection safety improvements.

• Resolution #R 050922-03: Contract for Fire Alarm Replacement at Bedford County Courthouse
• Resolution #R 050922-06: Contract with Zitel, LLC regarding VATI broadband grant
• Resolution #R 050922-05: Approval of AFID Infrastructure grant application for Bedford County Cannery
• Presentation of Potential for Safety Improvement (PSI) at Road Intersections Study by County Engineer Erik Smedley
• Discussion of proposed roads for VDOT’s Secondary Six-Year Plan by VDOT Residency Administrator Todd Daniel

The Board of Supervisors authorized a contract with Zitel, LLC for broadband expansion using a VATI grant. Other actions included approving a courthouse fire alarm replacement and petitioning for a special election to fill the Commissioner of the Revenue vacancy.

• Approved $8,523,998 VATI broadband grant contract with Zitel, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $96,799 contract with VSC Fire & Security for courthouse fire alarm replacement (7-0)
• Authorized petition for special election to fill Commissioner of the Revenue vacancy (7-0)
• Approved $351,128.96 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant request for Fire & Rescue (7-0)
• Approved AFID Infrastructure grant application for Bedford County Cannery boiler replacement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #O 050922-02 removing two rescue squads from the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (7-0)
• Reached consensus to prioritize Bateman Bridge Road as priority #9 in VDOT's Secondary Six-Year Plan

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to take action on a telework policy regarding employer expectations. The board will also review a draft of the FY23 operating budget and receive a report on the Summer Reading Program.

• Action item: Telework policy (Employer expectations)
• Review of FY23 operating budget draft
• Summer Reading Program report by Youth Services Coordinator Cassandra Baldwin

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees approved an amended telework policy. The board reviewed the draft 2022-23 operating budget but tabled any action on it until the next meeting, pending county budget approvals. A discussion on eliminating overdue fines was held, with the director tasked to report back on potential impacts.

• Approved amended telework policy (unanimous)
• Tabled action on draft 2022-23 operating budget
• Director to report on overdue fines elimination impact at next meeting
• Approved April 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Regular Meeeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application and a special use permit for townhouses, both submitted by JAM89 LLC for The Towns at New London. The commission will also discuss a subdivision waiver request and an update to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map for the Moneta Road and Waterlick Road areas.

• Rezoning Application #RZ22-0005: R-1 to R-2, JAM89 LLC (The Towns at New London)
• Special Use Permit #SU22-0005: JAM89 LLC for 'Townhouse' use
• Subdivision Waiver Request #SWR22-0002: Christopher and Kimberly Parker
• 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update – Chapter 9 Future Land Use Map (Moneta Road and Waterlick Road areas)

BOS & Broadband Authority - Joint Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority will hold a joint meeting to discuss infrastructure and administrative resolutions. Key items include a public hearing on the six-year secondary road plan and a closed session regarding the Bedford County Nursing Home.

• Public Hearing for the Bedford County FY2023-28 Secondary Six-Year Plan
• Resolution to discontinue Route 844 (Recycle Road)
• Settlement and Close Out of Big Island (Sunset Hill) Tower Project
• AFID Infrastructure Grant Application for Bramble Hollow Farm
• Approval of Forest Library playground project donated by Forest Rotary Club

The Board decided to continue operating the Bedford County Nursing Home as a County-managed facility rather than selling it. Other actions included approving a playground project and updating agricultural advisory board bylaws.

• Approved continuing operation of Bedford County Nursing Home as County-managed (7-0)
• Approved revised bylaws for Agriculture Economic Development Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved Forest Library playground project donated by Forest Rotary Club (7-0)
• Approved settlement for Big Island (Sunset Hill) Tower Project (7-0)
• Authorized request for waiver to continue operating split voting precincts (7-0)
• Approved pursuing discontinuance of Route 844 Recycle Road (7-0)
• Approved AFID Infrastructure Grant application for Bramble Hollow Farm (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County DSS Board approved the director's travel expenses for April and May 2022, adopted a per diem travel policy for overnight staff, and approved providing a phone for the new BARC coordinator, Betty Easter. The board deferred approval of the 2022-23 Compensation Plan pending more information on state and county salaries. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved director's travel expenses for April and May 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted per diem travel policy for overnight staff (unanimous)
• Approved providing a phone for new BARC coordinator Betty Easter (2-1, Brandt dissenting)
• Deferred approval of 2022-23 Compensation Plan pending salary information

BOS - Budget Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will hold a budget worksession to review General Fund expenditures. A subsequent regular meeting includes a public hearing regarding the sale of the Bedford County Nursing Home.

• Review of General Fund expenditures
• Public hearing on Resolution #R 041822-01 to authorize the sale of the Bedford County Nursing Home

BOS - Special Called Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget worksession at 5:00 PM to review General Fund expenditures, followed by a special called regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The main item is a public hearing on a resolution authorizing the sale of the Bedford County Nursing Home. The board will also set its calendar for upcoming meetings, including budget adoption in May.

• Public hearing on resolution R 041822-01 to authorize sale of Bedford County Nursing Home
• Budget worksession to review General Fund expenditures
• Upcoming meetings: April 25 worksession and VDOT public hearing, May 9 worksession with VDOT, May 23 annual dinner and budget adoption

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a budget worksession and a regular meeting. The proposed sale of the Bedford County Nursing Home was discussed, but the buyer withdrew from the sale earlier that day, so no sale was approved. The board heard extensive public comment opposing the sale, and no formal action was taken on the nursing home. The board also reviewed the proposed budget, noting changes in expenditures and revenues.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)
• No action taken on nursing home sale; buyer withdrew
• Reviewed budget changes, including $389,000 net increase in general government administration

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY2022 Tax Rate Ordinance. Members will also consider several contracts for county services and infrastructure.

• Public Hearing on FY2022 Tax Rate Ordinance (#O 041122-04)
• Contract with Logan Systems, Inc. for Re-Indexing of Land Records
• Contracts for Heavy Equipment and Related Services, and Stone Purchases
• Contract for new County Gym HVAC
• Resolution revising the Moneta Park waterline construction contract

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the FY2022 tax rate ordinance, keeping real estate at $0.50 per $100 and personal property at $2.35 per $100. They also approved a revised resolution authorizing a $470,072.98 waterline construction agreement for Moneta Park, which includes $39,800 for pre-approved design services. The consent agenda was approved, covering contracts for land record re-indexing ($99,000), heavy equipment and stone services, and a $50,800 County Gym HVAC replacement. The board also directed staff to research using county funds to support homeschooled students.

• Approved FY2022 tax rate ordinance (7-0)
• Approved Moneta Park waterline construction at $470,072.98 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: land records re-indexing contract with Logan Systems ($99,000) (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: heavy equipment contract with F&B Contractors and stone with Kerry Creasey Hauling (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: County Gym HVAC replacement with Witt Mechanical ($50,800) (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 7, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (7-0)
• Directed County Attorney to research funding for homeschooled students

Library Board

The Bedford County Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the board chair and director. Action items include adopting a telework policy and a drug and alcohol-free workplace policy. The board will also discuss FY23 operating budget priorities and hear a facilities update.

• Telework policy (employer expectations) – action item
• Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace policy – action item
• FY23 operating budget priorities discussion
• Buildings report by Ivan Kirby, Facilities Manager
• IT report

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees approved the revised drug and alcohol free workplace policy, authorized $3,885 from the building maintenance fund for door blinds, and authorized the library director to enter into a contract with TIG for the 2022-23 e-rate cycle. The telework policy was tabled until the next meeting after a suggested amendment. The board also decided to raise printing/copying costs from $0.10 to $0.15 per page.

• Approved drug and alcohol free workplace policy (all agreed)
• Authorized $3,885 from building maintenance fund for door blinds (all agreed)
• Authorized library director to contract with TIG for 2022-23 e-rate cycle (all agreed)
• Tabled telework policy until next meeting after adding 'work from home or other approved offsite location'
• Decided to raise printing/copying cost from $0.10 to $0.15 per page

Planning Commission - Worksession

The Bedford County Planning Commission is holding a worksession to discuss the Future Land Use Map. The meeting includes a public appearance by Bedford County Public Schools.

• 2030 Comprehensive Plan Review – Chapter 9 Land Use (Future Land Use Map Discussion)
• Public Appearance by Bedford County Public Schools

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will consider zoning ordinance text amendments regarding nonconforming uses and structures, and continue its review of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan's Chapter 9 on land use, including a discussion of the Future Land Use Map. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a citizen comment period.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments – Nonconforming Uses and Structures
• 2030 Comprehensive Plan Review – Chapter 9 Land Use (Future Land Use Map Discussion)
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2021, January 25, 2022, and February 15, 2022
• Citizen Comment Period

BOS - Budget Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY23 budget, including the School Board's adopted budget and new position requests. The session includes a review of the FY23 Group Health Insurance Renewal and a general budget Q&A.

• School Board’s FY22-23 Adopted Budget
• FY23 Group Health Insurance Renewal
• New position requests

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession to review the School Board's FY2022-23 budget request of $1,272,148 in additional funding, discussed health insurance options, and reviewed new position requests. No formal votes were taken on these items; the Board directed staff to proceed with the originally presented health insurance plan and to explore other options later, and deferred decisions on new positions to a future budget meeting. The only formal action was adjournment.

• Directed staff to proceed with originally presented health insurance plan for FY23
• Directed staff to explore self-funded options and other health insurance alternatives later this year
• Requested proposals for health insurance consultants via State eVA system
• Deferred decisions on new position requests to a later budget meeting
• Adjourned at 9:01 pm (7-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession on the FY23 budget and IT consulting before a regular meeting. The body is deciding on several broadband contracts, park improvements, and local ordinances.

• Appropriation of VATI grant funds for Zitel and Shentel broadband projects
• Contract with AEP for ballfield lights at Moneta Park
• Ordinance to make Springhill Lake Subdivision a 'No Dogs Running at large' area
• Ordinance granting The Columbus Corporation tax-exempt status
• Resolution authorizing EMS Revenue Recovery Rate changes

BOS & BA - Joint Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority will hold a joint meeting to decide on contracts, ordinances, and grants. Items include installing ballfield lights at Moneta Park, approving broadband project funds, and granting tax-exempt status to The Columbus Corporation. The board will also discuss EMS revenue recovery rates and finalize a broadband project.

• $ contract for AEP ballfield lights at Moneta Park
• $ Virginia Destination Marketing Organization Marketing Grant approval
• $ Creative Communities Partnership Grant approval
• $ IT Strategic Planning Assessment Consulting Services contract
• Ordinance adding Springhill Lake Subdivision as 'No Dogs Running at Large' area

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a $17.17 million supplemental appropriation for two broadband expansion projects (Shentel and Zitel) and authorized a $80,393.68 contract addendum with Zitel for a fiber project in Boonsboro. The board also approved a $391,157.25 contract for a water line to Moneta Park, adopted new EMS transport rates, and granted emergency use of a county-owned cottage for foster children. The IT strategic planning consulting contract was tabled until software issues are resolved.

• Approved $17,166,221.31 supplemental appropriation for Shentel and Zitel broadband projects (7-0)
• Approved $80,393.68 contract addendum with Zitel for fiber to Audubon Drive (7-0)
• Approved $391,157.25 Moneta Park water line contract with Wells Construction (7-0)
• Approved EMS transport rates at 150% of Medicare Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Granted emergency use of former group home cottage for foster children up to 3 months (7-0)
• Tabled IT Strategic Planning Assessment Consulting Services contract (7-0)
• Approved $76,696 contract with AEP for Moneta Park ballfield lights (7-0)
• Approved tax-exempt status for Columbus Corporation property (7-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Board approved a resolution to use a county-owned group home cottage for an emergency foster care placement. Members also approved three adoption consents and travel expenses for the Director. The meeting included reports on foster care challenges and adult services policies.

• Approved resolution to use county-owned group home cottage for emergency placement
• Approved three Adoption Consents (unanimous)
• Approved Director's travel expenses for April and May 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will review employee health insurance bids and budget information. The regular meeting includes a vote on a grant application for fire program repairs and a road designation.

• Grant application for $49,627.00 to the Virginia Department of Fire Programs for Class A Burn Building repairs
• Resolution to designate Route 637 (Glass Hill Road) from Route 643 (Osterville Road) to Route 644 (Lankford Mill Road) as a Rural Rustic Road
• Review of employee health insurance bid results
• Reappointment of Tamara Rosser to the Central Virginia Community College Board

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review employee health insurance bid results and answer budget questions, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda item to designate a road as Rural Rustic, a grant application for fire training facility repairs, and a board appointment.

• Resolution to designate Route 637 (Glass Hill Road) as Rural Rustic Road
• Grant application to Virginia Department of Fire Programs for $49,627 for Class A Burn Building repairs
• Reappointment of Tamara Rosser to Central Virginia Community College Board
• Review of employee health insurance bid results
• Budget Q&A session

The Board approved a resolution to designate a portion of Glass Hill Road as a Rural Rustic Road to be privately funded and paved. The Board also authorized a grant application for fire department burn building repairs. During a worksession, the Board requested more health insurance options after expressing disappointment over premium increases.

• Designated Route 637 (Glass Hill Road) from Route 643 to Route 644 as a Rural Rustic Road (7-0)
• Approved grant application for $49,627 to repair the Class A Burn Building (7-0)
• Tabled reappointment of Tamara Rosser to Central Virginia Community College Board
• Approved amended meeting agenda (7-0)

BOS - Budget Worksession

The Board of Supervisors is holding a budget worksession to review county revenue and a pay study. The body will also discuss staffing and equipment needs for the nursing home and Sheriff's Office.

• Presentation by Mark Holcombe from Evergreen Solutions, LLC, regarding the County Pay Study
• Review of Revenue Estimates
• Discussion regarding vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office
• Discussion regarding Nursing Home staff retention
• Closed session regarding the acquisition or disposition of real property

The Board of Supervisors held a budget worksession and a special called meeting on March 7, 2022. They unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of 10 sheriff's office vehicles for an expected total of $550,000, using $300,000 from the vehicle maintenance fund balance and the remainder from the general fund balance, to be reimbursed in FY23. They also unanimously approved a retention and recruitment bonus program for Nursing Home employees, costing $98,000 through the end of the fiscal year, funded from the Nursing Home's fund balance. The board received updates on a pay study and revenue estimates but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved purchase of 10 sheriff's vehicles for expected $550,000 (7-0)
• Approved $98,000 retention/recruitment bonus program for Nursing Home staff (7-0)
• Unanimous consensus to add vehicle purchase resolution to special called meeting agenda
• Unanimous consensus to add nursing home bonus resolution to special called meeting agenda
• Directed staff to level-fund budget with no tax increases (board consensus)
• Directed staff to delay worksessions if documentation not provided by prior Friday (board consensus)
• Requested follow-up on Thaxton school building agreement, tennis courts, and courthouse clock
• Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition/disposition (7-0)

BOS - Special Called Meeting (Closed Session)

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a special called meeting with a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition. Earlier in the day, a worksession will include a presentation on a county pay study, revenue estimates, sheriff vehicle needs, and nursing home staff retention.

• Presentation by Mark Holcombe (Evergreen Solutions) on County Pay Study
• Discussion of Sheriff’s Office vehicle needs
• Discussion of Nursing Home staff retention
• Closed session on real property acquisition or disposition

The Board of Supervisors authorized the immediate purchase of 10 Sheriff's Office vehicles to bypass supply chain shortages. They also approved a short-term recruitment and retention bonus program for Bedford County Nursing Home employees.

• Approved purchase of 10 Sheriff vehicles for an expected $550,000 (7-0)
• Approved short-term retention, recruitment, and referral bonuses for Nursing Home employees (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss acquisition or disposition of real property (7-0)

Ag Board Meeting

The board unanimously approved amendments to its by-laws, including changes to district representation and committee structure, and approved a resolution recommending against commercial solar projects in Bedford County. The board also approved the 2022 committee assignments and the meeting agenda and minutes.

• Approved by-law amendments redefining district representation and adding standing committees (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Ag board committee assignments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for the Board of Supervisors recommending against commercial solar projects (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Work Session

The Bedford County Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The focus of the meeting is the review of Chapter 9 Land Use and the Future Land Use Map.

• 2030 Comprehensive Plan Review – Chapter 9 Land Use (Future Land Use Map Discussion)

CANCELLED - Library Board

The Library Board meeting scheduled for March 1, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda had included action items regarding telework and drug and alcohol free workplace policies.

• Proposed action on Telework policy
• Proposed action on Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace policy
• Moneta Library update from Branch Manager Jenifer Golston

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a citizen comment period and a single substantive agenda item: continued review of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, specifically Chapter 9 on Land Use, including discussion of the Future Land Use Map. The meeting is open to public comment, with written comments accepted by email.

• Citizen comment period for public input
• 2030 Comprehensive Plan Review – Chapter 9 Land Use
• Future Land Use Map discussion

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession on the Capital Improvement Plan and a regular meeting to discuss local ordinances. Key items include voting on grant applications for traffic enforcement and a potential zoning amendment for solar energy.

• Resolution to initiate public hearing for 'Utility Scale Solar Energy Facility' zoning text amendment
• Ordinance amending Chapter 6 'Elections' regarding Satellite Absentee Voting
• Grant application for $26,499.00 to VA DMV for Selective Enforcement – Alcohol
• Grant application for $14,112.00 to VA DMV for Selective Enforcement - Speed
• Grant application for $5,460.00 to VA DMV for Selective Enforcement - Occupant Protection

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Capital Improvement Plan and consider an ordinance regarding satellite absentee voting. Members will also review several grant applications for motor vehicle enforcement and a zoning text amendment for solar facilities.

• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 6 'Elections' regarding Satellite Absentee Voting
• Resolution to start public hearing for 'Utility Scale Solar Energy Facility' zoning amendment
• Grant application for $26,499.00 to VA DMV for Selective Enforcement – Alcohol
• Grant application for $14,112.00 to VA DMV for Selective Enforcement - Speed
• Grant application for $5,460.00 to VA DMV for Selective Enforcement - Occupant Protection

The Board of Supervisors denied a resolution to initiate the public hearing process for a 'Utility Scale Solar Energy Facility' use text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. A motion to table the resolution failed, and a subsequent motion to deny it passed. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which included tax refunds and grant applications, and approved an ordinance setting satellite absentee voting locations for the 2022 elections.

• Denied Resolution #R 022822-03 to initiate solar facility zoning amendment (5-2)
• Tabled Resolution #R 022822-03 failed (3-4)
• Approved consent agenda including $5,671.50 tax refund and three DMV grant applications (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #O 022522-02 setting satellite absentee voting locations (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 14, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Annual Organizational Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Zoning Appeals holds its annual organizational meeting to elect a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary, adopt the 2022–2023 meeting schedule and inclement weather policy, and approve the 2021 annual report. The board also reviews and approves prior meeting minutes and conducts other routine business.

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County DSS Board approved four adoption consents, introduced new staff, and discussed budget, staffing, and program updates. No public comment was made. The board also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved adoption consent for 2 siblings (unanimous)
• Approved two adoption consents as presented (unanimous)
• Approved fourth adoption consent (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission - Annual Meeting

The Planning Commission will conduct its annual organization meeting to elect leadership and adopt the 2022-2023 schedule. The body will also consider a subdivision ordinance waiver and a zoning text amendment.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and appointment of Secretary
• Adoption of 2021 Annual Report
• Subdivision Ordinance Waiver Request from Deborah Reynolds
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment regarding Planned Districts (PRD, PCD, and PID)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting. The worksession includes a closed session to discuss the acquisition or disposition of the former Montvale Elementary School property and an update from the Redistricting Committee. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items for advertising bids on HVAC, fire alarm, and heavy equipment/stone services, plus action items on a Sheriff's Office parking lot resurfacing contract and email protection upgrade.

• Closed session on former Montvale Elementary School property
• Resolution to advertise bids for HVAC replacement at County Gym (R 021422-01)
• Resolution to advertise RFP for fire alarm replacement at Courthouse (R 021422-02)
• Resolution to advertise bids for heavy equipment and stone services (R 021422-03)
• Resolution to approve Sheriff's Office parking lot resurfacing contract (R 021422-04)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the disposition of the former Montvale Elementary School facility in closed session. The regular meeting includes votes on advertising bids for county facility upgrades and approving a construction contract for the Sheriff's Office parking lot.

• HVAC replacement bids for the County Gym
• Fire alarm replacement RFP for the Bedford County Courthouse
• Construction contract for Sheriff's Office parking lot resurfacing
• Bids for heavy equipment, related services, and stone services
• Appointment to the Recreation Advisory Board for District 5

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a construction contract with Patterson Brothers Paving, Inc. for resurfacing the Sheriff's Office parking lot at a cost of $92,935. They also approved a $137,022.67 appropriation for an email protection upgrade with Barracuda, and authorized staff to advertise bids for HVAC, fire alarm, and heavy equipment services. The board entered closed sessions to discuss real property acquisition/disposition, and received a redistricting update with a plan to seek state preclearance.

• Approved $92,935 Sheriff's Office parking lot resurfacing contract with Patterson Brothers Paving, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $137,022.67 appropriation for Barracuda email protection upgrade (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda authorizing bids for HVAC replacement at County Gym, fire alarm replacement at Courthouse, and heavy equipment/stone services (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2022, as amended (6-0, Sharp abstained)
• Appointed Teresa Craig to Recreation Advisory Board, District 5, term ending Jan 31, 2024 (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition/disposition (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance with Virginia FOIA (7-0)

EDA - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority meets to receive routine reports, approve minutes, and discuss financial expenditures including $33,842.74 in January payments. The agenda includes closed-session talks on real estate acquisition and prospective business expansion, followed by potential landscaping contract awards and strategic plan adoption.

• $33,842.74 in January payments including $21,460.00 for Belvac Draw #8
• Closed session on Washington Street property acquisition
• Closed session on prospective business expansion
• Award landscaping contracts
• Adoption of Strategic Plan

Library Board

The Bedford County Library Board will meet to approve minutes from the last meeting, discuss policy updates, and vote on group medical insurance and retirement policies. The board will also consider a telework policy and a drug-free workplace policy for first consideration.

• Group Medical Insurance Policy (Benefits Category) — action item
• VRS Retirement Policy (Benefits Category) — action item
• VRS Life Insurance Policy (Benefits Category) — action item
• Collection Development Policy — action item
• E-rate reimbursement transfer — action item

The Board approved updated medical, retirement, life insurance, and collection development policies. It also authorized the carryover of all unused leave for FY22 and moved E-rate reimbursement funds into the facilities account.

• Approved Group Medical Insurance Policy (all agreed)
• Re-adopted VRS Retirement Policy (all agreed)
• Re-adopted VRS Life Insurance Policy (all agreed)
• Approved Collection Development Policy (all agreed)
• Approved carryover of all unused leave for FY22 (all agreed)
• Moved $20,895.00 in E-rate reimbursement to facilities fund account (all agreed)

Electoral Board Meeting

The Bedford County Electoral Board approved the January 5, 2022 meeting minutes and appointed new Officers of Election for a three-year term. The board also reviewed local redistricting efforts, the 2022 training schedule, and proposed General Assembly election bills.

• Approved January 5, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Appointed new Officers of Election for a three-year term beginning February 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will discuss the Land Use chapter of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider text amendments to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance.

• 2030 Comprehensive Plan Review – Chapter 9 Land Use
• Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to decide on several resolutions, including grant appropriations, property purchases, and IT consulting contracts. The worksession earlier in the day focused on closed discussions about real property acquisition.

• Resolution #R 012422-01: Appropriating grant awards and insurance proceeds for the Bedford County School Board
• Resolution #R 012422-02: Authorizing a contract for IT Strategic Planning Assessment Consulting Services
• Resolution #R 012422-03: Accepting and appropriating Federal Award Funding for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
• Resolution #R 012422-05: Authorizing the purchase of the property for the Leesville Lake Collection Center
• Resolution #R 012422-04: Reappropriating $1,112,002.29 to the School Maintenance fund and $2,000,000.00 to the School Textbook fund

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved multiple financial resolutions, including a $3.36 million supplemental appropriation for the School Operating Fund and a $544,382 federal award for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The Board also authorized the purchase of the Leesville Lake Collection Center property for $9,400 and approved the assignment of a broadband lease from Briscnet to Seiontec. A resolution to hire IT strategic planning consultants was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved closed session regarding former Body Camp Elementary School property (6-0)
• Approved $3,364,628 supplemental appropriation to School Operating Fund (6-0)
• Approved $1,809,199 supplemental appropriation to School Construction Fund for HVAC (6-0)
• Approved $544,382 federal award for Southern Virginia ICAC Task Force (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Leesville Lake Collection Center property for $9,400 (6-0)
• Approved reappropriation of $1,112,002.29 to School Maintenance and $2,000,000 to Textbook Fund (6-0)
• Approved $788,197.78 appropriation for fire department air pack replacement (6-0)
• Approved assignment of broadband lease from Briscnet to Seiontec (6-0)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on January 24, 2022. The worksession includes a closed session to discuss the former Body Camp Elementary School property. The regular meeting includes several resolutions, including appropriating grant funds for schools, purchasing the Leesville Lake Collection Center property, reappropriating funds for school maintenance and textbooks, and accepting federal funding for an Internet Crimes Against Children task force.

• Resolution R 012422-01: Appropriating grant awards and insurance proceeds for the Bedford County School Board
• Resolution R 012422-02: Authorizing contract for IT Strategic Planning Assessment Consulting Services
• Resolution R 012422-03: Accepting federal funding for Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
• Resolution R 012422-05: Authorizing purchase of Leesville Lake Collection Center property
• Resolution R 012422-04: Reappropriating $1,112,002.29 to School Maintenance fund and $2,000,000.00 to School Textbook fund

The Board approved over $5 million in supplemental appropriations for the school system, including funds for maintenance, textbooks, and HVAC improvements. Supervisors also authorized the purchase of the Leesville Lake Collection Center property and approved a lease assignment for a broadband provider. A proposal to hire an IT strategic planning consultant was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved $3.36M in school grant/insurance appropriations (6-0)
• Approved $1.81M for school HVAC improvements (6-0)
• Approved $544,382 for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (6-0)
• Approved $9,400 purchase of Leesville Lake Collection Center site (6-0)
• Approved $3.11M school fund reappropriation for maintenance/textbooks (6-0)
• Approved $800,940 for fire department air pack replacements (6-0)
• Approved broadband lease assignment to Seiontec (6-0)
• Tabled IT Strategic Planning Assessment consulting contract (6-0)

DSS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Department of Social Services board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing program reports, and voting on several action items. Key decisions include reclassifying two vacant Benefit Program Specialist II positions to BPS III, adopting a consent agenda, and approving updates to the employee handbook, including an educational award program and dress code. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss a human resource issue.

• Redefinition of two vacant Benefit Program Specialists (BPS) II positions to BPS III
• Adoption of consent agenda
• Administrative leave for COVID
• Human Resources Manual/Employee Handbook updates (EEAP, dress code, reimbursement contract)
• Affirmative Action Policy approval

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board held an electronic meeting to elect new leadership and approve several administrative policies. The Board unanimously elected Al Brandt as Chairman and Kate Ellis as Vice Chairman for 2022. Additionally, the Board approved revisions to the COVID-19 administrative leave policy, the Employee Educational Award Program contract, the staff dress code, and the Director’s delegated duties.

• Elected Al Brandt as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Kate Ellis as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved December 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Redefined two Benefit Programs Specialist II positions to Specialist III (5-0)
• Approved revised COVID-19 administrative leave policy (5-0)
• Approved revised Employee Educational Award Program policy (5-0)
• Approved revised staff dress code policy (5-0)
• Approved Director’s delegated duties for 2022 (5-0)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority will hold their first regular meeting of 2022, primarily focused on organizational matters such as re-adopting rules of procedure, selecting a chairman and vice chair, and approving the inclement weather policy and meeting schedule. They will also consider adopting the 2022-2024 Strategic Plan and a revenue sharing application for High Point Road. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition.

• Re-adoption of Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure (Resolution #R 011022-01)
• Selection of Chairman and Vice Chair (Resolutions #R 011022-02 and #R 011022-03)
• Approval of 2022 Inclement Weather Policy (Resolution #R 011022-04)
• Adoption of 2022-2024 Strategic Plan (Resolution #R 011022-06)
• Revenue Sharing application for High Point Road (Resolution #R 011022-07)

At its January 10, 2022 organizational meeting, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors readopted its Rules of Procedure, named John Sharp Chairman and Edgar Tuck Vice Chairman for 2022, approved the 2022 Inclement Weather Policy and meeting schedule, and adopted the 2022-2024 Strategic Plan. The Board also approved a Revenue Sharing application for High Point Road, reappointed Fred Sylvester to the Recreation Advisory Board, and entered a closed session on real property acquisition. All recorded votes were 7-0.

• Approved agenda with addition of District 2 Recreation Advisory Board appointment (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R 011022-01 readopting Board Rules of Procedure for 2022 (7-0)
• Named Supervisor Sharp Chairman for 2022 (7-0)
• Named Supervisor Tuck Vice Chairman for 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 011022-04, 2022 Inclement Weather Policy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 011022-05, 2022 Board Meeting Schedule (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #BA 011022-01 readopting Broadband Authority Rules of Procedure (7-0)
• Approved December 13, 2021 minutes (7-0)

EDA Meeting

The Economic Development Authority will review project updates for the New London Business and Technology Center and the Washington Street property. The body will also consider the 2022 meeting calendar and review monthly financial reports.

• Review of Belvac Lighting project proposal
• Close out of Liberty University AMP Lab Performance Agreement
• Review of Washington Street property parking lot layout options
• Meade Road project update
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $20,955.74

Ag Board Meeting

The board will meet to conduct organizational business, including the election of officers and the adoption of the 2022 meeting calendar. Members will receive reports on economic development, cooperative extension, and young farmers.

• Election of officers
• Adoption of 2022 meeting calendar
• County Fair update
• School Ag Programs update
• Solar Committee report

Electoral Board - Regular Meeting

The Electoral Board approved the minutes from previous canvass meetings and reorganized its leadership for 2022. Members also approved the proposed FY 22-23 budget for submission to County Fiscal Management. The appointment of new Election Officials was tabled to allow for party review.

• Approved July 26 and Nov 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reorganized board: Bowyer (Chair), Oliver (Vice Chair), Waldmann (Secretary) (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of new Election Officials
• Approved proposed FY 22-23 budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

CANCELLED Due To Inclement Weather - Library Board - Regular Meeting

This Library Board regular meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. The agenda included policy approvals, a director's report, and a budget request, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather
• Policies and Procedures action item: Group Medical Insurance, VRS Retirement, VRS Life Insurance, Collection Development
• Policies and Procedures first consideration: Telework, Appearance, Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
• Personnel: carry over unused leave time
• Operating Budget request for Bedford County