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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

DSS - Regular Meeting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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 - 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

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 - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 - 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 - 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

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

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

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)

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

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