Bedford County public meetings in 2024

DSS Board Meeting

The Bedford County DSS Board approved one adoption consent and a staff appreciation plan replacing gifts with three hours of administrative leave and one meal. They also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and entered closed session. No public comment or new staff introductions occurred.

• Approved adoption consent as presented (unanimous)
• Approved staff appreciation plan: 3 hours admin leave by June 30, 2025, and one meal instead of gifts (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Board Meeting Schedule with June meeting on 12th (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and prior minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session (unanimous)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several land use requests, including a rezoning application and three special use permits. The meeting also includes discussions on fire apparatus funding and land record indexing.

• Rezoning Application #RA24-0006 on behalf of Ethan Pittman
• Special Use Permits #SU24-0006 (ZiTel), #SU24-0005 (Carriage Square LTD), and #SU24-0004 (Native Enterprises Inc.)
• Contract with Logan Systems, Inc. for Re-Indexing of Land Records
• Agreement with VDOT for the Meade Road Economic Development Access Grant
• Updated Fire & Rescue Apparatus Funding Plan

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review the FY24 audit and the IT strategic plan, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on several special use permits and a rezoning, plus action on consent agenda items including contracts and grant applications.

• Resolution authorizing Clerk of Circuit Court contract with Logan Systems, Inc. for land records re-indexing (Phase IV) using Technology Trust Funds
• Resolution to execute agreement with VDOT for Meade Road Economic Development Access Grant
• Resolution supporting legislation to dissolve Virginia Recreation Facilities Authority governing Explore Park
• Special Use Permit applications for ZiTel, Carriage Square LTD, and Native Enterprises Inc.
• Rezoning application #RA24-0006 for Ethan Pittman

The Board approved an updated Fire & Rescue Apparatus Funding Plan with an initial funding need of $8,337,391, funded through reappropriations and supplemental appropriations. A special use permit for ZiTel's expansion at the former Body Camp Elementary School was approved, while a similar permit for Native Enterprises was denied. A permit for 21 townhouse units at Carriage Square was tabled until January 13, 2025. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution supporting legislation to dissolve the Virginia Recreation Facilities Authority and convey Explore Park parcels to Roanoke County.

• Approved updated Fire & Rescue Apparatus Funding Plan with $8,337,391 initial funding (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #SU24-0006 for ZiTel at former Body Camp Elementary School (6-0)
• Denied Special Use Permit #SU24-0004 for Native Enterprises (6-0)
• Tabled Special Use Permit #SU24-0005 for Carriage Square townhouses until Jan 13, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved Rezoning #RA24-0006 at 8880 Dickerson Mill Road from NC to AR (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Explore Park dissolution support and $82,579 land records contract (7-0)
• Approved Mariners Landing Master Plan amendment removing Board approval for private streets (6-0)
• Approved Deed of Easement to PTI, LLC (5-0, 1 abstention)

EDA - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting, featuring the FY24 audit presentation, reports from the director and on business programs, and monthly financial and accounts payable reports. The board will consider new exterior lighting at Belvac, approve disc golf course layout revisions, and discuss a Small Business Loan Fund and a contract with Divaris for real estate services. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a public contract for the CVCC building.

• FY24 audit presentation by Hailey Fox of Brown Edwards
• Consideration of new exterior lighting and installation at Belvac
• Review and approval of disc golf course layout revisions
• Consideration of a Small Business Loan Fund
• Consideration of a contract with Divaris for real estate services

The Bedford County EDA unanimously approved three items: replacing failing exterior lights at Belvac for about $10k, authorizing a new MOU for disc golf course layout revisions, and moving forward with Anglers LLC for New London lots 10A and 12A up to $210k, subject to reference verification. The board also received a clean FY24 audit and discussed a future Small Business Loan Fund concept.

• Approved replacement of exterior lights at Belvac (unanimous)
• Authorized new MOU for disc golf course layout revisions (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Anglers LLC up to $210k for New London lots 10A and 12A (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 7, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive administrative and economic development reports, and hear updates from county extension and farm bureau groups. Committee reports cover education, marketing, conservation, and public relations, with no new decisions listed.

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board met and heard reports, including that the Board of Supervisors does not support using Falling Creek Park for the 2025 county fair and will not pursue hosting it on county-owned land. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and a motion to draft a letter on farmland preservation. No formal votes were taken on the fair issue.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2024 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to draft letter on farmland preservation to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will discuss three special review projects for local schools. The body will also consider amendments to various sections of the Zoning Ordinance text.

• Special Review Project #SRP24-0002 – Liberty High School
• Special Review Project #SRP24-0003 – Staunton River High School
• Special Review Project #SRP24-0004 – Staunton River Middle and High School
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (Various Sections)

Electoral Board

The Bedford County Electoral Board conducted its part of the statewide Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) of the November 5, 2024 General Election for U.S. Senate. The board unanimously approved using the Department of Elections' K-cut process to select ballots for hand counting. Twenty ballots were pulled from 33 precincts, including the Central Absentee Precinct and provisional ballots, and results were entered into ARLO software. The audit was completed and the meeting adjourned after the Department of Elections confirmed the statewide RLA was satisfactorily finished.

• Approved K-cut process for ballot selection in RLA (unanimous)
• Completed hand count of 20 ballots from 33 precincts
• Entered audit results into ARLO software for transmission to Department of Elections
• Adjourned meeting after statewide RLA completion confirmed (unanimous)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to follow up on Fire/EMS funding, then a regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including adopting the 2035 Comprehensive Plan with Future Land Use Map amendments. The consent agenda includes purchases and contracts for parks and recreation projects. A closed session is scheduled to discuss investments and real property acquisitions.

• Resolution to purchase a 2025 tanker fire truck for Huddleston Volunteer Fire Department (R 111824-01)
• Resolution to advertise RFP for accessible playground at Falling Creek Park (R 111824-02)
• Resolution to advertise RFP for pickleball and basketball courts at county recreation facility (R 111824-03)
• Resolution to adopt 2035 Comprehensive Plan with Future Land Use Map amendments (R 111824-06)
• Closed session to discuss investments (Bedford County Fair, Animal Shelter) and real property (new DSS building location)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss Fire/EMS funding, followed by a regular meeting with several action items. Key decisions include adopting the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, approving the purchase of a fire truck for Huddleston VFD, and authorizing RFPs for park improvements. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss investments and real property acquisition.

• Resolution R 111824-01: Approve purchase of 2025 tanker fire truck for Huddleston Volunteer Fire Department
• Resolution R 111824-06: Adopt 2035 Comprehensive Plan with Future Land Use Map Amendments
• Resolution R 111824-02: Authorize RFP for accessible playground at Falling Creek Park
• Resolution R 111824-03: Authorize RFP for pickleball and basketball courts at county recreation facility
• Closed session: Discuss investments (Bedford County Fair, Animal Shelter) and acquisition of property for new DSS building

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the 2035 Comprehensive Plan with associated Future Land Use Map amendments, following a public hearing and citizen input. The board also approved several other items, including a contract for a disc golf course redesign, an RFP for new pickleball and basketball courts, and a real estate appraisal services contract. A worksession earlier in the evening reviewed a proposed funding plan for volunteer fire and EMS agencies, but no formal action was taken on it.

• Adopted 2035 Comprehensive Plan with Future Land Use Map amendments (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Paul McBeth for New London Tech disc golf course redesign (7-0)
• Authorized RFP for pickleball and basketball courts at County Recreation Facility, amended to include parking paving (7-0)
• Accepted 10-Year Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan (7-0)
• Authorized contract with Wingate Appraisal Service for real estate reassessment (7-0)
• Approved Huddleston VFD purchase of 2025 Pierce tanker truck, financing up to $300,706 (7-0)
• Authorized RFP for accessible playground at Falling Creek Park (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 15, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Parks & Rec Advisory Board

The Bedford County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met on November 13, 2024, but no quorum was present, so no formal decisions or votes were made. Director Chris Higgins provided updates on completed projects, including paving at Forest Rec Center and Moneta Park, and outlined upcoming plans such as a new software system, field improvements, and a Master Recreation Plan to be presented to the Board of Supervisors.

• No quorum; no formal decisions or votes taken
• Noted completion of Forest Rec Center Trail and parking lot paving
• Noted Moneta Park parking lot paving, speed bumps, and drainage fixes ($38K over budget)
• Reported purchase of Vermont Systems Rec Track software (under $6K/year)
• Reported planned $56K improvements at County Rec Fields for Little League approval
• Reported planned ADA playground and pickleball courts ($300K) for Master Plan
• Reported department won state award for Adaptive Basketball Program

PC - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning application and three special use permits. The body will also consider text amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.

• Special Use Permit Application #SU24-0004 – Native Enterprises Inc.
• Special Use Permit Applications #SU24-0005 (Carriage Square LTD) and #SU24-0006 (ZiTEL)
• Rezoning Application #RZ24-0006 – Ethan Pittman
• Text Amendment Applications #TA24-0006 (Zoning Ordinance) and #TA24-0007 (Subdivision Ordinance)
• Special Review Project #SRP24-0001 – New London Academy Parking Addition

EDA - Regular Meeeting

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and director updates. The body will enter a closed session to discuss a Real Estate Broker RFP and the CVCC Lease.

• Review of $11,913.19 in accounts payable
• Closed session regarding Real Estate Broker RFP
• Closed session regarding CVCC Lease

The Bedford County EDA unanimously approved a three-year lease renewal with CVCC, with annual rent increases of 15%, 3%, and 3%. The board also directed staff to execute a contract with Divaris Real Estate to market three industrial parks and land, excluding existing leases unless service is requested. The board entered closed session to discuss these contract matters before voting. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and updates.

• Approved CVCC lease renewal for 3 years with 15%, 3%, 3% annual increases (unanimous)
• Instructed staff to execute contract with Divaris Real Estate for marketing industrial parks and land (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 5 and October 15, 2024 (unanimous)

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The board will receive reports from administration, economic development, and the cooperative extension. Committee discussions include school agriculture programs, the county fair, and the farmer's market.

• School Ag Programs update
• County Fair Report
• Farmer’s Market updates
• Coyote Lottery
• Doe Reduction Project

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board held a routine meeting, approving the agenda and the October 2, 2024, minutes unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational reports on topics like solar farm legislation, disaster microloans, hay donations, and upcoming markets.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Electoral Board - Canvass

The Bedford County Electoral Board canvassed the November 5, 2024 election over multiple sessions, reviewing precinct results and adjudicating provisional ballots. The board approved 867 provisional ballots for counting and rejected 100. The canvass was declared complete on November 12, 2024.

• Postponed provisional ballot adjudication to allow research (unanimous)
• Reviewed precinct Statements of Results for all precincts
• Adjudicated absentee and precinct provisional ballots
• Approved 867 provisional ballots for counting
• Rejected 100 provisional ballots
• Tabulated post-election absentee ballots from drop boxes
• Declared canvass complete and directed vote abstracts for signature

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss updates from broadband partners and consider several resolutions regarding public safety equipment and grants. The body is also reviewing proposed ordinance changes for dangerous dog registration and traffic fine schedules.

• Proposal for Fitch & Associates, LLC to develop a Bedford County Fire & EMS master plan
• Request for Proposals for a new Department of Social Services building and Sheriff’s Office expansion
• Purchase of 13 in-car cameras for the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office from Axon Enterprise, Inc.
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs mini-grant of $23,200
• Ordinance amendments regarding dangerous dog registration and motor vehicle parking fines

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to accept a proposal from Fitch & Associates, LLC to conduct a Fire & EMS master plan study for $89,998, reallocating $39,998 from the Fire Station Development project. They also approved several other items, including a consent agenda with grants and purchases, and ordinances amending dangerous dog registration fees and parking fines. A deed of easement item was postponed.

• Approved $89,998 Fire & EMS master plan study with Fitch & Associates (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Make Ready grant application for Zitel, 13 Axon in-car cameras for $264,870.35, $23,200 fire grant, and $13,304 emergency management grant (7-0)
• Approved ordinance raising dangerous dog registration fee from $50 to $150 and renewal from $85 to $85 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance increasing parking fines for fire lane and hydrant violations (7-0)
• Authorized advertisement for RFP for design services for new DSS building and Sheriff's Office expansion (7-0)
• Postponed deed of easement to PTI, LLA

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession at 5:00 PM with broadband partners (Shentel, Riverstreet, ZiTel) for project updates, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items, public hearings on dog registration and parking fines, and action items such as a fire/EMS master plan study and design services for a new social services building and sheriff's office expansion.

• Resolution authorizing Make Ready grant application for ZiTel (R 102824-01)
• Resolution to purchase 13 in-car cameras from Axon Enterprise for Sheriff's Office (R 102824-02)
• Resolution accepting $23,200 Virginia Department of Fire Programs mini-grant (R 102824-03)
• Ordinance amending dangerous dog registration fees (O 102824-08)
• Resolution accepting Fitch & Associates proposal for Fire & EMS master plan (R 102824-10)

Electoral Board

The Bedford County Electoral Board approved the minutes from its August 28, 2024 meeting and reviewed precinct election official assignments for party representation. Recommendations were made to improve party balance in 18 precincts, with Secretary Waldmann tasked to contact precinct chiefs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed precinct election official party representation in 18 precincts
• Directed Secretary to contact precinct chiefs to implement party representation recommendations

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority will hold a joint worksession followed by a regular meeting on October 15, 2024. The board will consider various resolutions including $400,000 for site development in the New London Business & Technology Center, vehicle replacements and a mobile digital forensic lab for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and a contract for painting the Bedford County Courthouse Bell Tower. Additionally, the agenda includes public hearings, presentations, and a closed session regarding real property acquisition for the Falling Creek complex and the Bedford Reversion Agreement.

• Appropriation of $400,000 for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Grant for site development in the New London Business & Technology Center
• Resolution for vehicle replacements for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
• Resolution for the purchase of a mobile digital forensic lab for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
• Resolution approving the award of a contract for painting the Bedford County Courthouse Bell Tower
• Resolution authorizing staff to advertise for bids and award for the Registrar's storage building

Joint Meeting w/BOS and EDA

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority are holding a joint worksession followed by a regular meeting to discuss tourism, economic development, and various resolutions. Key items include appropriating $400,000 for site development in the New London Business & Technology Center, equipment and vehicle replacements for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and a courthouse bell tower painting contract. The agenda also features public hearings, presentations, and a closed session regarding real property acquisition and legal matters.

• Consideration of a resolution appropriating $400,000 for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Grant for the New London Business & Technology Center
• Consideration of a resolution for vehicle replacements and a mobile digital forensic lab for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
• Consideration of a resolution to award a contract for painting the Bedford County Courthouse Bell Tower
• Consideration of a resolution authorizing staff to advertise for bids and award for the Registrar's storage building
• Consideration of a resolution for grant funds for the Montvale School through the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Development Assistance Fund

The joint meeting of the Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority reviewed tourism and EDA accomplishments for FY24, including a $30,000 childcare grant and a Montvale lot contract. The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to appropriate $400,000 for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Grant for site development at the New London Business & Technology Center. No formal votes were taken during this informational meeting.

• Resolution #R 101524-05 to appropriate $400,000 for New London site development was presented for consideration (no vote taken)
• EDA included $30,000 childcare facilities grant in FY25 budget (reported)
• Lot under contract in Montvale to bring 50 jobs and $1.2M investment (reported)

EDA - Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisors

The Economic Development Authority of Bedford County, VA, meets on October 15, 2024, to consider childcare grant recommendations, site project approvals, and engineering contracts. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss a public contract and real estate broker RFP.

• Consideration of Childcare grant recommendations
• Consideration of approval to proceed with the New London Phase 2 site project
• Authorization to issue an RFP for Meade Road improvements and extension designs
• Authorization of the contract with Wiley|Wilson for the New London Phase 2 site design

The Bedford County EDA unanimously approved $24,050 in grants to three childcare providers, approved proceeding with the New London Phase 2 site project (4-1), authorized an RFP for Meade Road improvements, and authorized a contract with Wiley|Wilson for New London Phase 2 site design not to exceed $300,000. The board also entered closed session to discuss the CVCC lease and Real Estate Broker RFP.

• Approved $3,050 grant to The SML Children's Lounge (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 grant to Blue Ridge Montessori School (unanimous)
• Approved $13,500 grant to The School Zone (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with New London Phase 2 site project (4-1)
• Authorized RFP for Meade Road improvements and extension designs (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Wiley|Wilson for New London Phase 2 site design, not to exceed $300,000 (unanimous)

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The board will meet to receive reports from administration, economic development, and the cooperative extension. The meeting includes updates on school agriculture programs and the farmer's market.

• School Ag Programs update
• Farmer’s Market updates

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board unanimously approved its agenda and the corrected September 4, 2024, meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational reports and updates on grants, agricultural events, and community activities.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved corrected September 4, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, hear citizen comments, and conduct a public hearing on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update and a special use permit application (SU24-0004) from Native Enterprises Inc. The meeting also includes old and new business items.

• Public hearing on 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Special Use Permit Application #SU24-0004 – Native Enterprises Inc.
• Approval of August 6, 2024, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
• Approval of September 3, 2024, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
• Citizen Comment Period

Library Board

The Bedford County Library Board of Trustees and the BPLS Foundation Board of Directors are holding a joint worksession for a SWOT analysis on the 2025-2030 long range plan. Following the worksession, the Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review the director's report, financial reports, and new business.

• SWOT analysis for the 2025-2030 long range plan (5:00 PM worksession)
• Financial report covering August 2024 incomes and September 2024 expenses
• Director's report including programming and buildings updates

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss updates to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and a 10-year Parks Facilities Master Plan. The meeting includes votes on purchasing vehicles and body cameras for the Sheriff's Office and ambulances for Fire & Rescue.

• Purchase of 38 body-worn cameras from Axon Enterprise, Inc for the Sheriff's Office
• Purchase of two new and two used vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
• Purchase of ambulances for the Department of Fire & Rescue
• Ordinance to add permit and inspection fees to the Fire Prevention and Protection code
• Text Amendment Application #TA24-0005 regarding the Zoning Ordinance

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive zoning ordinance text amendment (Ordinance #O 092324-05) covering definitions, setbacks, and permitted uses, and a new fire prevention fee schedule (Ordinance #O 092324-06). The board also approved multiple resolutions for school funding, sheriff's office vehicles and cameras, and initiated further zoning and subdivision text amendments. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved zoning text amendment Ordinance #O 092324-05 (7-0)
• Approved fire permit and inspection fee Ordinance #O 092324-06 (7-0)
• Approved $602,186.26 school grant appropriation Resolution #R 092324-07 (7-0)
• Approved $3,555,238.68 school fund reappropriation Resolution #R 092324-08 (7-0)
• Approved $198,756 for sheriff's vehicles Resolution #R 092324-02 (7-0)
• Approved 38 body-worn cameras from Axon Resolution #R 092324-03 (7-0)
• Approved $106,207 for Fire & Rescue software/hardware Resolution #R 092324-11 (7-0)
• Initiated zoning and subdivision text amendments (Resolutions #R 092324-09, #R 092324-10) (7-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on September 23, 2024, to consider multiple resolutions and ordinances. Items include accepting state funding for internet crimes task force, purchasing vehicles and body-worn cameras for the Sheriff’s Office, approving a 10-year Parks Facilities Master Plan, and amending zoning and fire prevention ordinances. The board will also discuss grant awards for the school board and potential easements near Forest Library.

• Consideration of a resolution accepting $X for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
• Purchase of two used and two new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office
• Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc for thirty-eight body-worn cameras ($X)
• Approval of the Department of Parks & Recreation 10-year Parks Facilities Master Plan
• Consideration of Text Amendment Application #TA24-0005 to the Zoning Ordinance

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on September 9, 2024, to consider a resolution authorizing a grant application for broadband infrastructure. The board will also review minutes from prior meetings and receive updates from county leadership.

• Consideration of Resolution #R 090924-01 to submit Virginia Make Ready Initiative grant application on behalf of Shentel
• Closed session to discuss Animal Shelter investment and landfill communication security challenges

The Board of Supervisors authorized the County Administrator to submit a Virginia Make Ready Initiative grant application on behalf of Shentel. The board also held a closed session to discuss the animal shelter and landfill security, and received updates on upcoming transportation and community events.

• Approved Resolution #R 090924-01 for Shentel grant application (7-0)
• Approved August 26, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Entered and exited closed session regarding animal shelter and landfill (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 pm (7-0)

EDA Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items: approving the agenda and minutes, receiving reports from the director, marketing, and finance, and discussing other business. The agenda also includes updates on three business centers (Bedford Center for Business, Montvale Center for Commerce, New London Business and Technology Center) and a possible closed session. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

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

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will convene for a regular meeting to receive administrative, economic development, and cooperative extension reports. Guest speakers from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and Hunters for the Hungry will present on deer management and food donation programs.

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will consider a master plan amendment for Thomas Jefferson Crossings. The body will also discuss text amendments for both the Subdivision and Zoning ordinances.

• Rezoning Application #RZ060004 – Thomas Jefferson Crossings (Major/Minor Master Plan Amendment Request)
• Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (Continued)

Library Board Meeting

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Bedford Room of the Bedford Central Library. The board will vote on appointing a new Foundation Board of Directors member, approve repairs for a courier van, and review updates on library repairs and financial reports.

• Foundation Board of Directors appointment – action item
• Vehicle fund action item – Courier van repairs
• Building fund action item – HP #9
• Calendar of meetings action item – October 1, 2024 meeting location and time

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss a new Parks & Recreation 10-Year Master Plan, followed by a regular meeting with several action items. Key decisions include setting the Personal Property Tax Relief Rate, authorizing bids for a new scale house at the Solid Waste facility, and amending the dog license ordinance. The agenda also includes a consent item for a VFIRS Hardware Grant and a proclamation for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

• Resolution to set Personal Property Tax Relief Rate (R 082624-02)
• Resolution authorizing advertisement and contract for new scale house at Solid Waste facility (R 082624-03)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 4 'Animals', Article V 'Dog License' (O 082624-01)
• Resolution for VFIRS Hardware Grant application and acceptance (R 082624-04)
• Proclamation for September 2024 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance amending dog license fees, including a new $10 lifetime license option for vaccinated dogs, effective September 1, 2024. They also approved a resolution setting the personal property tax relief rate at 32% for the upcoming fiscal year, and authorized bidding for the reconstruction of the damaged scale house at the Solid Waste facility. During the worksession, the Board received an update on the Parks Master Plan, with several revisions requested by the County Administrator.

• Approved Ordinance #O 082624-01 amending dog license fees, adding $10 lifetime license for vaccinated dogs (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 082624-02 setting personal property tax relief rate at 32% (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 082624-03 authorizing advertisement and contract for new scale house at Solid Waste facility (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including VFIRS Hardware Grant application up to $8,400 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned at 7:24 pm (7-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors holds a worksession to discuss a new Parks & Recreation 10-Year Master Plan, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on amending the dog license ordinance, a resolution setting the Personal Property Tax Relief Rate, and a resolution to advertise bids for a new scale house at the Solid Waste facility. The board will also consider accepting a VFIRS Hardware Grant and approve minutes from August 12, 2024.

• Discussion of new Parks & Recreation 10-Year Master Plan
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 4 'Animals', Article V 'Dog License' (Ordinance #O 082624-01)
• Resolution setting Personal Property Tax Relief Rate (Resolution #R 082624-02)
• Resolution authorizing bid advertisement and contract for new scale house at Solid Waste facility (Resolution #R 082624-03)
• Resolution to accept VFIRS Hardware Grant (Resolution #R 082624-04)

DSS Board Meeting

The Bedford County DSS Board meeting on August 15, 2024, was informational only, with no formal votes or decisions. Staff reported progress on closing pre-July 2024 cases by September 30, testing of the Thomas Brothers administrative program, and the final steps of a paperless transition for benefit programs. The county is researching water and sewer connection costs for a potential DSS building at Falling Creek, and DSS is considering using a nonprofit facility for foster care visitations.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss Fire Marshal fees and Personal Property Tax Relief, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and action items. Key decisions include a rezoning request for the Thomas Jefferson Crossings Master Plan, a tax-exempt status for Bedrock Community Church, and FY2024 budget adjustments and reappropriations.

• Discussion on Fire Marshal fees
• Discussion on Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTRA)
• Rezoning Application #RZ060004 – Thomas Jefferson Crossings Master Plan Amendment (Ordinance #O 081224-02)
• Tax-exempt status for Bedrock Community Church, Inc. (Ordinance #O 081224-03)
• FY2024 year-end budget adjustments (Resolution #R 081224-04) and reappropriations (Resolution #R 081224-05)

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance granting tax-exempt status to Bedrock Community Church, Inc. for its property at 403 Otey Street, Bedford, VA, valued at $318,100. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution accepting EMS Management and Consultants' proposal for EMS billing services, and approved FY2024 year-end budget adjustments and FY2023-2024 reappropriations. A rezoning application for Thomas Jefferson Crossings was postponed at the applicant's request.

• Approved tax exemption for Bedrock Community Church property (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including EMS billing services contract (7-0)
• Approved FY2024 year-end budget adjustments (7-0)
• Approved FY2023-2024 reappropriations totaling $376,086.20 (7-0)
• Postponed rezoning application RZ060004 at applicant's request

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss Fire Marshal fees and Personal Property Tax Relief, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and action items. Key decisions include a rezoning request for the Thomas Jefferson Crossings Master Plan, a tax-exempt status for Bedrock Community Church, and FY2024 year-end budget adjustments and reappropriations.

• Discussion on Fire Marshal fees
• Discussion on Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTRA)
• Rezoning Application #RZ060004 – Thomas Jefferson Crossings Master Plan Amendment (Ordinance #O 081224-02)
• Tax-exempt status for Bedrock Community Church, Inc. (Ordinance #O 081224-03)
• FY2024 year-end budget adjustments (Resolution #R 081224-04) and reappropriations (Resolution #R 081224-05)

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will call to order, approve the agenda and minutes from June 5, 2024, and receive routine reports from administration, economic development, cooperative extension, and the Farm Bureau Young Farmers. Committee reports will cover education, marketing, land protection, and public relations.

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board met and heard reports, but took no substantive votes beyond approving the agenda and prior minutes. The TEVA building in Forest was sold to a solar manufacturer expected to bring about 104 jobs, and Well Farm Meats withdrew its Tobacco Commission grant application due to timing conflicts.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a zoning ordinance text amendment (TA24-0005) in a public hearing, review comprehensive plan chapters, and discuss other zoning text amendments. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a citizen comment period.

• Public hearing on Text Amendment Application #TA24-0005 – Zoning Ordinance (Various Sections)
• Review of Comprehensive Plan Chapters
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments – Various
• Approval of May 7, 2024, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

EDA Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: approving the agenda and minutes, receiving reports from the director, marketing, and finance, and discussing the three business centers. No specific action items, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Economic Development Director's report
• Monthly financial and accounts payable reports
• Discussion of Bedford Center for Business, Montvale Center for Commerce, and New London Business and Technology Center
• Possible closed session

The Bedford County EDA approved several items including a CVCC HVAC proposal, East Coast Fabricators lease renewal, a lot sale at Montvale, a VDOT agreement for Meade Rd, a WexcoUSA extension, a storage building, and ratified a Confident Equipment agreement (4-3). The TEVA facility sale to Solarix was reported at $16.5 million with $63 million investment and 104 jobs.

• Approved Carter's HVAC proposal for CVCC server room (unanimous)
• Approved East Coast Fabricators lease renewal for one year (unanimous)
• Ratified Lot 1-3 sale at Montvale and authorized deed signing (unanimous)
• Authorized EDA Director to sign VDOT agreement for Meade Rd improvements (unanimous, Wells abstained)
• Extended WexcoUSA performance agreement one year (unanimous)
• Approved storage building at Forest Professional Park (unanimous)
• Ratified Confident Equipment performance agreement (4-3, Messier/Wells/Milton no)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of the former Body Camp School property. Members will also consider several contracts for county infrastructure and a request to designate the county as a disaster area due to drought.

• Public hearing on the sale of the former Body Camp School property
• Resolution requesting designation of Bedford County as a Disaster Area due to drought
• Contract for the Bedford County Courthouse flat roof replacement
• Contract for the Forest Recreation Center’s trail project
• Appropriation of funds for Sheriff’s Office Civil Disturbance Unit equipment upfit

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved the sale of the former Body Camp School property to ZiTel for $100,000, despite community opposition and a failed motion to table the decision. The board also approved several other items, including a consent agenda with grant applications and contracts, and a supplemental appropriation for ballistic helmets.

• Approved sale of former Body Camp School to ZiTel for $100,000 (5-2)
• Failed motion to table Body Camp sale (2-5)
• Approved consent agenda including FY25 Family Treatment Docket grant application, Registrar's Office site work contract with Counts and Dobyns ($318,164), drought disaster area petition, and Poplar Forest MOU (7-0)
• Approved updates to Personnel Policy Manual (7-0)
• Approved Forest Recreation Center trail project contract with Superior Paving Corporation (7-0)
• Approved $87,809 supplemental appropriation for 118 ballistic helmets for Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Approved Courthouse flat roof replacement contract with AAR of North Carolina, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2024, as amended (7-0)

Electoral Board

The Bedford County Electoral Board met on July 22, 2024, and unanimously approved minutes from four prior meetings. The board entered closed session to conduct the annual performance evaluation of General Registrar Barbara Gunter, noting her exceptional performance. The board also discussed the pending recount of 5th Congressional District votes from the June 18 primary election, reviewing recount teams determined by the judge. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Feb 5, Mar 5, Mar 27, and Jun 19 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for registrar performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia Code (unanimous)
• Conducted annual performance evaluation of General Registrar, noted exceptional performance

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on July 22, 2024. The worksession includes a review of the Davenport Vehicle Study, discussion of a new Social Services building, and a closed session for legal matters. The regular meeting features a public hearing on selling the former Body Camp School property, along with several resolutions on grants, contracts, and policy updates.

• Resolution to sell former Body Camp School property (R 072224-05)
• Resolution for FY25 Family Treatment Docket Grant (R 072224-01)
• Resolution for Registrar's Office site work improvements contract (R 072224-02)
• Resolution for Civil Disturbance Unit equipment upfit (R 072224-08)
• Resolution for courthouse flat roof replacement contract (R 072224-09)

Library - Regular Meeting

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees is holding its organizational meeting to elect officers for fiscal year 2025, adopt the meeting calendar, and approve minutes. The board will also receive financial reports for May and June, introduce new members, and take public comments.

• Election of Chair, Vice-chair, and Treasurer for FY25
• Adoption of FY25 meeting calendar
• Approval of minutes from last meeting
• Financial report: end of June expenses and end of May income

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting, electing Pamela Palmer as chairman, Tracey Reichard as vice-chairman, and Debra Bahouth as treasurer. The board also approved the FY25 meeting calendar, adding a November meeting at Bedford Central. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Elected Pamela Palmer as chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Tracey Reichard as vice-chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Debra Bahouth as treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 meeting calendar with added November meeting (unanimous)

Library Board

The Bedford Public Library Board approved the FY25 operating budget as presented, which includes updated revenue figures and salary scales. They also authorized moving funds into IT and Building Maintenance accounts, and approved using Building Maintenance funds for water damage expenses from a Memorial Day flood, with insurance proceeds to be deposited into that fund.

• Approved moving $5,120.07 into IT Fund and $23,880 into Building Maintenance Fund
• Authorized Building Maintenance fund to cover flood-related expenses and future insurance proceeds
• Approved FY25 library operating budget as presented

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss Smart Scale applications, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Department of Social Services building location. The regular meeting includes public hearings on two rezoning applications, two zoning text amendments, a tax exemption for Bedford Pregnancy Center, and a new loitering/public demonstrations ordinance, plus consent agenda items and resolutions on IT consulting and Smart Scale submissions.

• Rezoning Application #RZ23-0004 (Eastlake Property Holdings LLC)
• Rezoning Application #RZ24-0005 (Spencer Bobbit)
• Text Amendment #TA24-0004 (various Zoning Ordinance sections)
• Ordinance adding loitering and public demonstration/picketing rules (Sections 1-48, 1-49)
• Resolution authorizing Smart Scale Round 6 applications for four transportation projects

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to submit Smart Scale Round 6 applications for only two of four proposed transportation projects: Route 122 Corridor Improvements at Hales Ford Bridge and Route 608 Left Turn Lanes at Route 654 Intersection. The other two projects (left turn lanes at Route 122/Fancy Farm Rd and Route 221/Centerville Rd) were removed after concerns about land loss and safety effectiveness. The Board also approved several other items, including a rezoning for Eastlake Property Holdings, a text amendment for outdoor gathering permits, a new stormwater management ordinance, and a tax exemption for the Bedford Pregnancy Center.

• Approved Smart Scale Round 6 applications for Route 122 Corridor Improvements at Hales Ford Bridge and Route 608 Left Turn Lanes at Route 654 (7-0)
• Removed Route 122/Fancy Farm Rd and Route 221/Centerville Rd left turn lane projects from Smart Scale applications
• Approved rezoning of Eastlake Property Holdings parcels to PCD (6-0, Tuck abstained)
• Approved text amendment requiring temporary use permits for compensated outdoor gatherings (7-0)
• Adopted new Chapter 7 Environmental (VESMP) ordinance (7-0)
• Granted tax-exempt status to Bedford Pregnancy Center property (7-0)
• Adopted loitering and public demonstration/picketing ordinance (7-0)
• Approved IT strategic planning contract with Hartman Executive Advisors (4-3)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss Smart Scale applications, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Department of Social Services building location, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and action items. The regular meeting includes votes on two rezoning applications, two zoning text amendments, a tax exemption, a loitering ordinance, and several resolutions, including IT consulting and Smart Scale submissions.

• Rezoning Application #RZ23-0004 (Eastlake Property Holdings LLC)
• Rezoning Application #RZ24-0005 (Spencer Bobbit)
• Text Amendment #TA24-0004 (various Zoning Ordinance sections)
• Ordinance adding loitering and public demonstration/picketing rules (Sections 1-48, 1-49)
• Resolution authorizing Smart Scale Round 6 applications for four transportation projects

LBBCA Annual Organization Meeting

The Bedford County Local Board of Building Code Appeals is holding its annual organization meeting to elect a chair and appoint a secretary. The board will also consider adopting the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and discuss a new board member appointment. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Election of Chair and appointment of Secretary
• Adoption of 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
• New Board Member Appointment
• Approval of May 11, 2023 draft minutes

DSS Board Meeting

The Bedford County DSS Board approved the FY 2024-25 Compensation Plan, which includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment effective July 1, 2024, and additional increases for about six employees on August 1, 2024, costing around $10,000. The board also approved two adoption consents and the meeting agenda and minutes. No public comment or closed session items were presented.

• Approved FY 2024-25 Compensation Plan with 3% COLA (unanimous)
• Approved two Adoption Consents (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting to begin at 9:00 am with closed session for director's evaluation (unanimous)

Electoral Board - Canvass

The Bedford County Electoral Board met over three days to canvass the June 18, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. The board adjudicated provisional ballots, counting 31 and rejecting 4, plus one additional provisional ballot from the Early Vote Center. It reviewed and approved all precinct and absentee Statement of Results, and adjourned unanimously.

• Counted 31 provisional ballots and rejected 4 (unanimous)
• Counted 1 additional provisional ballot from Early Vote Center
• Approved all precinct and absentee Statement of Results
• Adjourned canvass unanimously

Library Board Meeting

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees will vote on moving E-rate reimbursements into library accounts, authorizing building fund use for water damage cleanup at Bedford Central Library, and approving the FY25 operating budget with updated personnel figures. They will also hear reports from the Moneta/SML branch and review financial statements.

• Move $5,120.07 from E-rate C2 into technology and $23,880 from C1 into building
• Authorize building fund use for water damage cleanup invoices at Bedford Central Library
• Approve FY25 operating budget with updated salary/wage scale
• Receive Moneta/SML Library annual report from branch manager Jenifer Golston

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on June 10, 2024. The regular meeting includes public hearings and action items, most notably adopting the FY2024-2025 county and school budgets, the FY2025-2030 Secondary Six-Year Road Plan, and several resolutions for state funds. The agenda also includes a presentation on Smart Scale applications and a resolution for a Vietnam War Memorial.

• Resolution adopting FY2024-2025 Bedford County and School Board budgets (#R 061024-04)
• Resolution adopting FY2025-2030 Secondary Six-Year Road Plan and Rural Rustic Road resolutions (#R 061024-01, -A through -H)
• Resolution accepting $12,500 Virginia Fatherhood Incentive Funds (#R 061024-02)
• Resolution approving Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority and Kinship Navigator Funds (#R 061024-06)
• Public hearing on Bedford County Smart Scale applications

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on June 10, 2024. The regular meeting includes public hearings and action on the FY2024-2025 county and school budgets, the FY 2025-2030 Secondary Six-Year Road Plan, and acceptance of state funds for fatherhood and kinship navigator programs. The board will also consider a Vietnam War Memorial on courthouse grounds and make appointments to two boards.

• Resolution adopting FY2024-2025 Bedford County and School Board budgets (R 061024-04)
• Resolution adopting FY 2025-2030 Secondary Six-Year Road Plan and Rural Rustic Road resolutions (R 061024-01, -A through -H)
• Resolution accepting $12,500 Virginia Fatherhood Incentive Funds (R 061024-02)
• Resolution accepting Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority and Kinship Navigator Funds (R 061024-06)
• Public hearing on Smart Scale applications; resolution for Vietnam War Memorial on Courthouse Grounds (R 061024-05)

EDA Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority is holding its regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive reports from the economic development director, marketing, and finance, and discuss other business. The agenda includes updates on the Bedford Center for Business, Montvale Center for Commerce, and New London Business and Technology Center, followed by a possible closed session. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine approvals and reports.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Economic Development Director's report
• Monthly financial and accounts payable reports
• Updates on Bedford Center for Business, Montvale Center for Commerce, and New London Business and Technology Center
• Closed session

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The meeting consists of call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, and a series of reports from administration, economic development, cooperative extension, and the Farm Bureau Young Farmers. Committee reports cover education, marketing, land protection, and public relations, but no specific action items, votes, or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 1, 2023
• County Fair Report
• Farmer's Market updates
• School Ag Programs update
• Upcoming events

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a special use permit for a commercial kennel, two rezoning applications, and a text amendment to the zoning ordinance. The meeting includes a citizen comment period and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Special Use Permit #SU24-0002 – Charles Crawford for a commercial kennel
• Rezoning #RZ24-0004 – Eastlake Property Holdings LLC from AR/R-2 to PCD
• Rezoning #RZ24-0005 – Spencer Bobbitt from AR to AV
• Text Amendment #TA24-0003 – various sections of the zoning ordinance

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 county and school board budget, with a presentation by Finance Director Ashley Anderson. The board will also consider several resolutions, including appropriating $25,000 for Poplar Forest trail and road improvements, approving a memorandum of understanding with the Sheriff's Office for animal control, and awarding contracts for leachate hauling and maintenance services. Other action items include accepting a bulletproof vest grant, initiating an ordinance text amendment on loitering and public demonstrations, and amending the Tri-Lakes Administrative Commission agreement.

• Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 budget
• Resolution appropriating $25,000 for Poplar Forest trail and road improvements
• Resolution approving MOU with Sheriff's Office for Animal Control
• Resolution authorizing contracts for Leachate Hauling and Maintenance Services
• Resolution accepting Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 county and school board budget, with a presentation by Finance Director Ashley Anderson. The board will also discuss the VDOT FY25-30 Secondary Six-Year Plan and site work options for the Registrar's Office during the worksession. Several resolutions are on the consent and action agendas, including appropriations, agreements, and a grant acceptance.

• Public hearing on FY 2024-2025 budget
• Resolution appropriating $25,000 for Poplar Forest trail and road improvements
• Resolution approving MOU with Sheriff's Office for Animal Control
• Resolution authorizing contracts for Leachate Hauling and Maintenance Services
• Resolution initiating ordinance text amendment on Loitering and Public Demonstrations

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors holds a worksession on waste management and landfill closure options, followed by a regular meeting with consent items, proclamations, a VDOT public hearing, and action items including courthouse roof replacement and bell tower painting contracts, a disc golf tournament partnership, and school funding appropriations. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition.

• Worksession: Review of Waste Management and Landfill Closure Options
• Public Hearing: VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan
• Resolution R 051324-05: Invitation for Bids for courthouse flat roof replacement
• Resolution R 051324-06: Cancel contract and re-solicit quotes for courthouse bell tower painting
• Resolution R 051324-08: Reappropriate $28,817.11 to School Maintenance Fund

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review waste management and landfill closure options, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and action items. The regular meeting includes a VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan hearing, proclamations, and resolutions on courthouse roof replacement and bell tower painting, among other items.

• Review of Waste Management and Landfill Closure Options
• Public Hearing - VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan
• Resolution authorizing release of Invitation for Bids for courthouse flat roof replacement (R 051324-05)
• Resolution authorizing cancellation of contract and re-solicitation for courthouse bell tower painting (R 051324-06)
• Resolution reappropriating $28,817.11 to School Maintenance Fund (R 051324-08)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider a major rezoning application for the Thomas Jefferson Crossings Master Plan and various zoning ordinance text amendments. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes, a citizen comment period, and old business.

• Rezoning Application #RZ060004 – Thomas Jefferson Crossings Master Plan Amendment Request (Major)
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments – Various
• Approval of March 5, 2024 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes

Library Board Meeting

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and consider a consent agenda item authorizing bids for lawn care services. The board will also receive reports on library programming, the Big Island Library, and the Summer Reading Program, and discuss the draft FY25 operating budget, including expected revenues and significant expense changes, along with financial reports for March and April 2024.

• Consideration of action item authorizing invitation for bids for lawn care services
• Draft FY25 operating budget discussion with expected revenues and significant expense changes
• Financial report: end of March 2024 incomes and end of April 2024 expenses
• Summer Reading Program report
• Big Island Library report

EDA Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: approving the agenda and minutes, receiving reports from the director, marketing, and finance, and discussing the three business centers. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine administrative business.

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

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes, an economic development report, a Cooperative Extension report, a Farm Bureau Young Farmers report, and committee reports. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes (date to be inserted)
• Economic Development Report
• Cooperative Extension Report
• Bedford County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Report
• Committee Reports

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss the FY25 budget, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and action items. Key decisions include setting the 2024 tax rates, authorizing up to $28,687,000 in school bonds, and approving several contracts and resolutions. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

• Ordinance establishing Tax Rates for Tax Year 2024 (O 042224-03)
• Resolution authorizing $28,687,000 general obligation School bonds (R 042224-04)
• Resolution authorizing contract with Brown Edwards for Annual Audit Services (R 042224-05)
• Resolution awarding Moneta Park paving project contract (R 042224-06)
• Resolution initiating zoning text amendments for 'Outdoor Gatherings' and 'Commercial Kennel' (R 042224-07)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss the FY25 budget, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and action items. Key decisions include setting the 2024 tax rates, authorizing up to $28,687,000 in school bonds, and approving several contracts and resolutions.

• Ordinance establishing Tax Rates for Tax Year 2024 (O 042224-03)
• Resolution authorizing up to $28,687,000 in general obligation School bonds (R 042224-04)
• Resolution to award contract for Moneta Park paving project (R 042224-06)
• Resolution initiating zoning text amendments for 'Outdoor Gatherings' and 'Commercial Kennel' (R 042224-07)
• Resolution authorizing contract with Brown Edwards for Annual Audit Services (R 042224-05)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review school literary loan projects, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider two consent agenda resolutions: one authorizing advertisement of an RFP for leachate pumping, hauling, and system management services, and another authorizing a contract for solid waste consulting services. The meeting also includes proclamations and recognitions, but no action or discussion items are listed.

• Resolution #R 040824-01: Authorize advertisement of RFP for leachate pumping & hauling and leachate system management services
• Resolution #R 040824-02: Authorize award of contract for Solid Waste consulting services
• Worksession: Review of Literary Loan Projects at various schools with presentation by Randy Hagler and Jamerson Lewis Construction
• Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
• Proclamation for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review literary loan projects at various schools, with a presentation by Assistant Superintendent Randy Hagler and a representative from Jamerson Lewis Construction. The regular meeting will consider two consent agenda resolutions: one authorizing advertisement of a Request for Proposals for leachate pumping, hauling, and system management services, and another authorizing a contract for solid waste consulting services. The agenda also includes proclamations and recognitions, but no action or discussion items are listed.

• Review of literary loan projects at various schools (presentation, no documentation)
• Resolution #R 040824-01: Authorize advertisement of RFP for leachate pumping & hauling and leachate system management services
• Resolution #R 040824-02: Authorize award of contract for Solid Waste consulting services
• Proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
• Proclamation recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week

EDA Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine items: approving the agenda and minutes, receiving reports from the director, marketing, and finance, and discussing updates on the Bedford Center for Business, Montvale Center for Commerce, and New London Business and Technology Center. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• 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, New London Business and Technology Center

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is holding its regular meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of the agenda and minutes, followed by reports from economic development, cooperative extension, and the Farm Bureau Young Farmers. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes (date to be inserted)
• Economic Development Report
• Cooperative Extension Report
• Bedford County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Report

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major amendment to the Thomas Jefferson Crossings master plan (rezoning application RZ060004). The commission will also consider old business on a rezoning and special use permit for a commercial kennel, and new business including a master plan amendment for Downtown Moneta and Mayberry Hills, and a subdivision waiver request.

• Public hearing on Rezoning Application #RZ060004 – Thomas Jefferson Crossings Master Plan Amendment (Major)
• Old Business: Rezoning #RZ24-0002 & Special Use Permit #SU24-0002 – Charles Crawford (R-2 to AR for Commercial Kennel)
• New Business: Rezoning #RZ050004 – Downtown Moneta & Mayberry Hills (Major/Minor Master Plan Amendment)
• New Business: Subdivision Waiver Request #SWR24-0001 – Subdivision Ordinance Sec. 31-187 Arrangement

BOS - BUDGET Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget worksession to discuss the nursing home and solid waste budgets, health/dental/vision insurance, and tax rates. They will also address follow-up questions from the March 18th worksession and discuss the Literary Loan process. This is a discussion session, not a final vote.

• Nursing Home budget
• Solid Waste budget
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Tax Rates
• Literary Loan process

BZA - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider two variance applications: one from Joseph Arthur and one from Centra Health Foundation. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. This is a regular meeting with public hearings on the variances.

• Variance Application #VP24-0001 – Joseph Arthur
• Variance Application #VP24-0002 – Centra Health Foundation
• Approval of February 27, 2024, draft minutes

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to hear from solid waste consultants and discuss the solid waste decal program, followed by a regular meeting with consent agenda items, public hearings, and action items. Key decisions include a special use permit for an agricultural use, multiple grant applications, a $100,000 CARES Act appropriation for the YMCA early learning center, and initiating an ordinance amendment on solid waste decals. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

• Special Use Permit #SU24-0003 for Tyler and Ashley Wind for 'Agriculture' use
• $100,000 appropriation from CARES Act funds to Bedford YMCA early learning center
• Resolution initiating ordinance amendment on solid waste decals
• School Resource Officer Continuation Grant application
• EMS Management & Consultants Billing Services Agreement

BOS - BUDGET Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to hear a presentation from solid waste consultants and discuss the solid waste decal program. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items, a special use permit, several grant applications, a $100,000 appropriation to the YMCA, and a closed session for property acquisition.

• Resolution authorizing School Resource Officer Continuation Grant application
• Resolution approving $50,000 donation from Boardman Family Foundation
• Special Use Permit #SU24-0003 for Tyler and Ashley Wind for 'Agriculture' use
• Resolution for $100,000 appropriation from CARES Act funds to Bedford YMCA early learning center
• Resolution initiating ordinance amendment regarding solid waste decals

BOS - BUDGET Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget worksession to review the FY25 General Fund budget. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, along with the call to order and adjournment, making it a focused working session rather than a decision-making meeting.

• Review of FY25 General Fund Budget

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss potential transportation projects for 2024 Smart Scale and FY25 revenue estimates, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several zoning text amendments and special use permits. The board will also hear an annual update from Horizon Behavioral Health and may enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Special Use Permit #SU02-0013 for Samuel Staples Jr. (Resolution #R 031124-03)
• Zoning text amendments: Site Development Administrative Procedures and Short Term Rental (#TA23-0004), Domestic Chickens (#TA23-0005), Broadcasting Tower, Radio and Winery uses (#TA24-0001), Agriculture and Agritourism (#TA24-0002), Temporary Recreational Vehicle (#TA24-0003)
• Text amendment to Chapter 10, Lakes and Waterways (Mandatory Sewage Disposal System Pump-out) (Ordinance #O 031124-09)
• Special Use Permit #SU23-0009 for Timothy F. Ernandes dba WSLK Lake Radio (Resolution #R 031124-10)
• Closed session for discussion of prospective candidates for employment and personnel matters

BOS - BUDGET Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors holds a worksession to discuss potential 2024 Smart Scale transportation projects and FY25 revenue estimates, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes public hearings on several zoning ordinance text amendments and special use permits, plus a closed session for personnel matters. The agenda is largely substantive, with multiple land-use decisions and a budget discussion.

• Special Use Permit #SU02-0013 for Samuel Staples Jr. (Resolution #R 031124-03)
• Zoning text amendments: #TA23-0004 (site development/STR), #TA23-0005 (domestic chickens), #TA24-0001 (broadcasting tower/winery), #TA24-0002 (agriculture/agritourism), #TA24-0003 (temporary RV)
• Text amendment to Chapter 10, Lakes and Waterways (mandatory sewage pump-out)
• Special Use Permit #SU23-0009 for Timothy F. Ernandes dba WSLK Lake Radio (Resolution #R 031124-10)
• Closed session for personnel discussions per Section 2.2-3711(A)(1)

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes, economic development and extension reports, and committee updates. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Economic Development Report
• Cooperative Extension Report
• Bedford County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Report
• Committee Reports

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on several applications, including a rezoning for a commercial kennel, multiple text amendments to zoning ordinances, and special use permits. The commission will also elect a vice-chairman, approve minutes, and consider a variance application.

• Rezoning RZ24-0002 & Special Use SU24-0002: Charles Crawford, R-2 to AR for commercial kennel
• Text Amendment TA24-0001: Broadcasting Tower, Radio & Winery uses
• Text Amendment TA24-0002: Agriculture & Agritourism uses
• Text Amendment TA24-0003: Temporary Recreational Vehicle
• Special Use SU24-0001: Customed Inc. (Meeting Hall use)

Joint Town and County EDA meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority will meet to consider extending the commitment date of the DDay Omstay performance agreement and to discuss next steps for the TRRC grant related to site development at Lots 10A and 12A of the New London Business and Technology Center.

• Consideration of request to extend DDay Omstay performance agreement commitment date
• Discussion on next steps for Lots 10A and 12A site development TRRC grant

Library Board Meeting

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Board Chair and Director. Action items include appointing members to the Foundation Board of Directors and approving cooling tower repairs at Bedford Central Library. The board will also receive financial updates on state aid, E-rate, and fund balances.

• Action item: Appointments to the Foundation Board of Directors
• Action item: Cooling Tower repairs at Bedford Central
• Update on FY25 state aid budget amendments in the General Assembly
• E-rate update
• End of January 2024 incomes and end of February 2024 expenses

BZA - Organizational and Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Zoning Appeals is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect officers, adopt the 2024-2025 meeting schedule, inclement weather policy, bylaws, and the 2023 annual report. The board will also approve the agenda and draft minutes from February 28, 2023. No zoning appeals or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Adoption of 2024-2025 meeting schedule and inclement weather policy
• Adoption of bylaws
• Adoption of 2023 annual report
• Approval of February 28, 2023 draft minutes

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession on the proposed FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, followed by a regular meeting with consent agenda items, public hearings, and action items. Key decisions include appropriating $1.75 million in ARPA funds to the Bedford Regional Water Authority, adopting 2024 EMS revenue recovery rates, and initiating a zoning text amendment for agricultural use.

• Appropriation of $1.75 million from ARPA funds to Bedford Regional Water Authority
• Adoption of 2024 EMS Revenue Recovery Rates
• Initiation of zoning ordinance text amendment for 'Agricultural' use
• Adoption of revisions to Procurement Policy, P-Card Program, and budget policy
• Approval of grant applications for Creative Communities Partnership and DMV traffic enforcement

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss the proposed FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, followed by a regular meeting with several action items. Key decisions include a $1.75 million ARPA appropriation to the Bedford Regional Water Authority, adoption of EMS revenue recovery rates, and a zoning text amendment for agricultural use. The board will also consider consent agenda items on procurement, P-card, budget policies, and grant acceptances.

• Appropriation of $1.75 million from ARPA funds to Bedford Regional Water Authority
• Resolution adopting 2024 EMS Revenue Recovery Rates
• Resolution initiating zoning ordinance text amendment for 'Agricultural' use
• Resolution approving extension of D-Day Omstay performance agreement commitment date
• Consent agenda: procurement policy, P-card program, budget policy, and grant acceptances

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on February 12, 2024. The regular meeting includes public hearings on a tax-exempt status for the Virginia Institute of Autism, two rezoning applications (townhouse and radio tower), and action items on broadband contract amendments, a Motorola radio project fund reallocation, and a RAISE grant application. The board will also consider a real estate tax refund and make a Library Board appointment.

• Resolution approving real estate tax refund for Bedford Residences LLC (R 021224-01)
• Ordinance granting tax-exempt status to Virginia Institute of Autism (O 021224-02)
• Rezoning for townhouse use on behalf of Jamey White (RZ23-0006, O 021224-03)
• Rezoning and special use permit for WSLK Radio broadcasting tower (RZ23-0004, SU23-0009, O 021224-04, R 021224-05)
• Resolution authorizing contract amendments with ZiTel and Shentel for 2022 VATI Broadband Projects (R 021224-06)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on February 12, 2024. The regular meeting includes public hearings on a tax-exempt status for the Virginia Institute of Autism, two rezoning applications (one for townhouses, one for a radio broadcasting tower), and a special use permit for the tower. The board will also consider resolutions on a Motorola radio project change order, broadband contract amendments with ZiTel and Shentel, and a RAISE grant for the Route 122 Corridor study. A closed session is scheduled for a Library Board of Trustees appointment.

• Rezoning #RZ23-0006 (Jamey White) for townhouse use
• Rezoning #RZ23-0004 and Special Use Permit #SU23-0009 (WSLK Radio) for broadcasting tower
• Ordinance for Virginia Institute of Autism tax-exempt status on personal property
• Resolution authorizing reallocation of funds for Motorola P1 Project change order
• Resolution authorizing contract amendments with ZiTel and Shentel for 2022 VATI Broadband Projects

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is holding its regular meeting with a standard agenda of reports and approvals. No major policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the meeting consists of routine updates from economic development, Cooperative Extension, and the Farm Bureau Young Farmers, plus committee reports.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Economic Development Report
• Cooperative Extension Report
• Bedford County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Report
• Committee reports and informational items

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission is holding its annual organization meeting, including elections for Chair and Vice Chair, appointment of Secretary, and adoption of the 2024-2025 meeting schedule, bylaws, and annual report. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a multi-family dwelling and a text amendment regarding domestic chickens, and will consider a rezoning application for Thomas Jefferson Crossings.

• Special Use Permit #SU23-0013 – Samuel Staples Jr. for multi-family dwelling
• Text Amendment #TA23-0005 – Domestic Chickens
• Rezoning #RZ060004 – Thomas Jefferson Crossings (Major/Minor Master Plan Amendment)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2024-2025 meeting schedule and bylaws

Library Board Meeting

The Bedford Public Library System Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and receive the director's and financial reports. The main action item is approving E-rate equipment and services for the 2024-25 cycle. The board will also discuss the 2024 holiday schedule and receive updates on collections and winter programs.

• Action item: E-rate equipment/services for 2024-25 cycle
• Financial report: Dec 2023 income, Jan 2024 expenses, fund balances
• 2024 Holiday Schedule discussion
• Collection and winter programs update

EDA Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear reports from the director, marketing, and finance, and discuss other business. The agenda includes updates on the Bedford Center for Business, Montvale Center for Commerce, and New London Business and Technology Center, followed by a possible closed session. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Economic Development Director's Report
• Monthly Financial Report
• Monthly Accounts Payable Report
• Discussion of Bedford Center for Business
• Discussion of Montvale Center for Commerce and New London Business and Technology Center

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on January 22, 2024. The worksession includes a closed session to discuss the former Body Camp School and Montvale Elementary School facilities. The regular meeting includes public hearings on election precinct changes and a waiver for split precincts, plus action items on contracts, grants, and appointments.

• Resolution to advertise RFP for purchase/lease of Red Barn at 1257 County Farm Road
• Ordinance amending Chapter 6 Elections, precincts and polling places
• Resolution for Virginia Business Ready Sites Program grant with $787,500 match for New London Business & Technology Center
• Resolution for Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission grant for New London site development
• Resolution to contract with UKG for HR/Payroll/Time and Attendance solution

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on January 22, 2024. The worksession includes a closed session to discuss the former Body Camp School and Montvale Elementary School properties. The regular meeting includes public hearings on election precinct changes and several action items, including grant applications, contracts, and appointments.

• Resolution to advertise RFP for purchase/lease of Red Barn at 1257 County Farm Road
• Resolution to request waiver for two split precincts in 2024 elections
• Ordinance amending Chapter 6 'Elections' regarding precincts and polling places
• Resolution for $787,500 matching funds for Virginia Business Ready Sites Program grant
• Resolution to contract with UKG for HR/Payroll/Time and Attendance solution

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority will hold their regular meeting on January 8, 2024. The agenda includes organizational items such as adopting rules of procedure, selecting a chairman and vice chairman, and approving the 2024 meeting schedule. They will also consider a resolution to accept a Supreme Court of Virginia grant for a Family Treatment Docket Coordinator, and a resolution authorizing a contract with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for the Shentel 2023 Virginia Telecommunication Initiative project. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal matters related to the Shentel contract.

• Resolution #R 010824-01: Re-adoption of Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure
• Resolution #R 010824-02/03: Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Resolution #R 010824-06: Accept Supreme Court of Virginia grant for Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court (Family Treatment Docket Coordinator)
• Resolution #R 010824-07: Authorize contract with VA DHCD for Shentel 2023 Virginia Telecommunication Initiative project
• Closed session for legal consultation regarding Shentel contract

EDA Organizational Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority is meeting for its January 2024 organizational session. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the agenda and minutes, plus standard reports from the director, marketing, and finance. It also includes updates on three business centers and a closed session, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• 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, New London Business and Technology Center

Ag Board Organizational Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority is holding its January organizational meeting. The agenda consists of routine procedural items: approving the agenda and minutes, receiving director and financial reports, and discussing the three business centers. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely administrative.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Economic Development Director's report
• Monthly financial and accounts payable reports
• Discussion of Bedford Center for Business, Montvale Center for Commerce, and New London Business and Technology Center
• Possible closed session

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission is meeting to consider three rezoning applications, including a proffer amendment, and to approve the previous meeting's minutes. The agenda includes a citizen comment period and public hearings on the rezoning requests.

• Rezoning Application #RZ23-0006 – Jamey White (C-2 to R-4)
• Rezoning Application #RZ20-0003 – RBD Lynchburg LLC (Proffer Amendment)
• Rezoning Application #RZ23-0008 – RBD Lynchburg LLC (C-2 to R-2)
• Approval of December 5, 2023 draft minutes