Campbell County, Virginia

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will vote on several items, including a VDOT request to designate Route 762 (Tip Lane) as a Rural Rustic Road and a recommendation to proceed with a $45 million renovation of Altavista Combined School. They will also decide how to handle rough grading for a potential EMS facility near Colonial Highway and Dennis Riddle Drive, consider a 9.3% pay increase for two Treasurer staff costing $10,227, and approve appropriations, a County Attorney invoice, grant resolutions, and a contract with Westwood Professional Services for Seneca Park master planning.

• Approve VDOT’s request to designate Route 762 (Tip Lane) as a Rural Rustic Road
• Authorize $45 million construction budget for Altavista Combined School renovations
• Choose grading option for the EMS facility site at Colonial Highway and Dennis Riddle Drive
• Approve a 9.3% salary increase for two Treasurer staff at a total cost of $10,227.00
• Award contract to Westwood Professional Services for Seneca Park master planning and due diligence

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority will meet to approve financial reports and bills. The body will discuss the 2025 audit, responses for auditing services, and the status of a fuel sale agreement.

• 2025 Audit
• Responses to request for auditing services
• Fuel Sale Agreement Status
• Brookneal notice to leave partnership
• Mower repairs

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss a draft Industrial‑Intensive (I‑I) zoning district that would permit Small Modular Reactor (SMR) facilities as a by‑right use. Staff recommends adopting the new district and outlines required public hearings and regulatory oversight. The discussion follows a May 19 presentation by Appalachian Power on locating an SMR at its Joshua Falls property off Mt. Athos Road.

• Proposed Industrial‑Intensive (I‑I) zoning district to add SMR facilities as permitted uses
• Public hearing process: two hearings, one before the Planning Commission and one before the Board
• Regulatory oversight to include NRC, FERC, EPA, SCC, VDEM and other agencies
• Minimum lot width 75 ft, front setback 50 ft, no minimum acreage or height limit

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several special use permits and a road vacation request. The body is also reviewing a staff-initiated proposal to rezone all manufactured housing properties to dense urban designations. Additionally, the commission will discuss a semi-annual zoning code update and the FY26 summary report.

• County-wide rezoning of Residential – Manufactured Housing to Residential – Dense Urban (PL-26-132)
• Special use permit for contractor’s equipment storage yard at 782 Candlers Mountain Road (PL-26-108)
• Special use permit for a tourist house at 1562 Bethany Road (PL-26-109)
• Request to vacate a 50’ unopened road off Oak Grove Drive (PL-26-024)
• Semi-Annual Code Update to Chapter 22 (Zoning) (PL-26-000)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Industrial Development Authority will hold a joint meeting. The session includes updates on CEDS goals and discussions regarding specific development projects and a tax program.

• IDA Building in Seneca Commerce Park
• Yellow Branch Development Parcel
• Residential Tax Rehab Program
• CEDS Goals Update

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority and the Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss several agenda items. Topics include an update on CEDS goals, a proposed IDA building in Seneca Commerce Park, the Yellow Branch development parcel, and the Residential Tax Rehabilitation Program. The meeting will also include general discussion before adjourning.

• CEDS Goals Update
• IDA Building in Seneca Commerce Park
• Yellow Branch Development Parcel
• Residential Tax Rehab Program

Electoral Board

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting. The agenda contains no listed old business, subdivision matters, or items from the planner.

• Approval of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of meeting attendance for June 22, 2026

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal‑Campbell County Airport Authority will consider approval of the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes and the financial report, including payment of bills. It will discuss proposed changes to staff meeting schedules, provide updates on airport projects, and review items such as mower maintenance and the 2025 audit. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2026 at the Citizen Services Building in Rustburg.

• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting
• Approve the financial report
• Authorize payment of outstanding bills
• Discuss proposed staff meeting schedule changes
• Review mower maintenance and the 2025 audit

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting. The body will discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update and a Future Land Use Map Amendment.

• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Future Land Use Map Amendment
• Site Plans & PEC
• Appearance by Rob Mann, External Affairs Manager for AEP

Planning Commission

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are meeting to review planning matters. The agenda includes a Comprehensive Plan update and a Future Land Use Map amendment.

• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Future Land Use Map Amendment
• Site Plans & PEC review
• Appearance by Rob Mann, External Affairs Manager for AEP

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is meeting to discuss the relocation of the Brookville Precinct and new election laws. The board will also address logistics for the August Primary, including ballot quantities and training dates.

• Moving of Brookville Precinct
• Discussion of new election laws
• Ballot quantity for August Primary
• Training and L&A dates for August Primary
• Discussion of April Special Election

The Electoral Board unanimously approved a motion to obtain ballots equal to 10% of current registered voters for the August primary and to review the ballot situation again at the June meeting. The Board also unanimously tabled the April special election discussion until June, approved testing CAP machines on June 16, and approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved obtaining ballots equal to 10% of registered voters for August primary (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of the April special election until June meeting (unanimous)
• Approved testing CAP machines on June 16, 2026 at 8:00 am (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 14, 22, and 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 5, 2026 at 10:30 am (unanimous)
• Adopted new election law information (informational, no vote)
• Planned site visit to Timberlake Baptist Church for new polling place (informational, no vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will meet jointly with the School Board to discuss capital needs and priorities for Altavista Combined School. The meeting will include a facility walkthrough and is not being streamed or recorded.

• Joint meeting with Campbell County School Board
• Discussion of Capital Needs & Priorities at Altavista Combined School
• Review of Altavista Facility Needs
• Facility Tour/Walkthrough
• Meeting not streamed or video recorded

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several routine items, including approval of the county’s appropriations and payment of a $20,188.70 invoice to the County Attorney. Staff will seek authorization to conduct a topographic survey and develop a grading plan for the proposed Public Safety Station near Wards Road and Colonial Highway. The Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution for the VDOT six‑year secondary road improvement plan covering FY2027‑2032. Additional items include reviews of multiple special‑use permit and rezoning requests.

• Approve the appropriations package as presented
• Approve the County Attorney invoice for $20,188.70
• Authorize a topographic survey and grading plan for the Public Safety Station at Wards Road and Colonial Highway
• Conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution for the VDOT Six‑Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan (FY2027‑2032)
• Review and recommend approval of a special‑use permit for a 135‑ft telecommunications tower at 10566 Brookneal Highway

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for a private school and a residential rezoning request. The body will also consider a zoning code update and a street name change.

• PL-26-055: Special use permit for a PreK-12 private school at 16021 Leesville Road
• PL-26-064: Rezoning of E. Overbrook Road from Residential Single-Family to Residential Multi-Family for a quadplex
• PL-26-000: Code Update to Chapter 22 – Zoning
• Request to change street name from 'Chambers Lane' to 'Joyce Marie Way'

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board entered closed session twice to discuss voter privacy and personnel matters, both times unanimously. After the sessions, the Board accepted 126 provisional ballots. All motions mentioned were passed unanimously.

• Entered closed session to address voter privacy (unanimous)
• Paused provisional meeting (unanimous)
• Conducted canvas of provisional ballots (no vote)
• Returned to closed session for voter privacy and personnel issues (unanimous)
• Affirmed closed‑session topics were limited to voter privacy and personnel (unanimous)
• Accepted 126 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will approve the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting, receive updates on the Riverstreet, Firefly, and Shentel projects, and hear a presentation on a proposed 100,000‑square‑foot building, including its construction timeline and price. Staff will request two closed‑session entries: one to consult legal counsel about possible litigation involving the Region 2000 Services Authority, and another to discuss the award of a public contract that involves public funds.

• Approve minutes (MINUTES - 2.17.26.PDF)
• Project updates: Riverstreet, Firefly, Shentel
• Presentation on 100,000 sq ft building project – timeline and price
• Closed session request to consult legal on possible litigation for Region 2000 Services Authority
• Closed session request to discuss award of a public contract involving public funds

The Board approved spending up to $900,000 from the Unassigned Fund Balance to buy a new fire engine for the Altavista Fire Department. It also authorized a solicited PPEA proposal for a new animal shelter not to exceed $4 million and appointed Lisa A. Moore to the Central Virginia Community College Board. Several closed‑meeting sessions were convened and certified, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

• Entered closed meeting at 7:34 p.m. (vote 7‑0)
• Entered second closed meeting at 8:47 p.m. (vote 6‑1)
• Returned to open session at 8:56 p.m. (vote 7‑0)
• Authorized PPEA proposal for new animal shelter up to $4 M (vote 7‑0)
• Appointed Lisa A. Moore to Central Virginia Community College Board (vote 7‑0)
• Authorized up to $900,000 from UFB to purchase fire engine for Altavista Fire Department (vote 7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 p.m. (vote 7‑0)

Broadband Authority

The Broadband Authority will provide project updates before the body reconvenes as the Board of Supervisors. The Board will review the construction timeline and pricing for a 100,000 square foot building project. Closed sessions are requested to discuss litigation and a public contract award.

• Broadband project updates for Riverstreet, Firefly, and Shentel
• Presentation on 100,000 square foot building project timeline and price
• Closed session regarding Region 2000 Services Authority litigation
• Closed session regarding the award of a public contract

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal‑Campbell County Airport Authority will consider approving the minutes from its March 18, 2026 meeting. It will also review and approve the latest financial report and authorize payment of outstanding bills. Staff updates will cover a Skid‑Steer settlement, additional mower insurance, mowing schedules, and fuel purchases. Project updates and manager/chairman reports will be discussed.

• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting
• Approve the financial report
• Authorize payment of outstanding bills
• Discuss settlement of Skid‑Steer equipment
• Review additional mower insurance and fuel purchases

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board is meeting to discuss the location of the Courthouse Precinct for the April election. The board will also review the approval of new and assigned election officials.

• Proposal to move Courthouse Precinct from Rustburg Elementary School to Rustburg Ruritan Club for April Election
• Approval of new election officials
• Approval of assigned election officials

The Electoral Board unanimously approved the agenda. It voted to use the Rustburg Ruritan Club as the temporary polling location for the Courthouse Precinct in the April 2026 special election. The board also unanimously approved nine additional election officials and adjusted assignments, dropping three non‑affiliated officials from the Gladys precinct. An additional 20% of ballots will be printed for each precinct.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Rustburg Ruritan Club as temporary Courthouse precinct polling site (unanimous)
• Approved nine additional election officials (unanimous)
• Approved assigned election officials with three non‑affiliated officials dropped from Gladys precinct (unanimous)
• Ordered printing of an additional 20% of ballots for each precinct (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 pm (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will meet on April 14, 2026 to discuss the Data Center Ordinance. The discussion will be led by County Administrator Frank Rogers.

• Data Center Ordinance considerations – discussion led by County Administrator Frank Rogers

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the FY 2027 budget and appropriations, which include a 5% increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax and reductions to BPOL Tax rates. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a code update for contractor's equipment storage yards and several zoning requests.

• Proposed FY 2027 combined expenditure budget of $149,746,635
• Proposed salary increase for full-time employees (state raise plus 2%, not to exceed 5%)
• Hiring of seven new full-time positions across IT, Registrar, Environmental Management, Sheriff, CEQL, EMS, and Public Safety
• Emergency ordinance to move polling places from Rustburg and Yellow Branch Elementary schools for the April 21, 2026 special election
• Rezoning request for 119 Candlemakers Lane from Agricultural to Residential – Single Family

The Board approved the minutes of previous meetings without dissent. It authorized $20,000 from discretionary funds for flashing 25 mph signs on Red House Road (Route 615). It approved the rezoning of 119 Candlemakers Lane from Agricultural to Residential Single‑Family. It also approved a special‑use permit for 912 Goat Island Road to operate a tourist house.

• Approved minutes of Jan 17, Jan 20, Feb 3, and Feb 17 meetings (6‑0, Hardie absent)
• Authorized VDOT to install flashing 25 mph signs on Red House Road (Route 615) funded by discretionary funds ($20,000) (6‑0, Hardie absent)
• Approved rezoning of 119 Candlemakers Lane (tax map parcel 24‑A‑48) from Agricultural to Residential Single‑Family (6‑0, Hardie absent)
• Approved special‑use permit for 912 Goat Island Road (tax map parcel 88‑3‑1B) to allow a tourist house (vote tally not recorded)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will review and adopt operational policies for 2026, including public comment and electronic participation rules. The board will meet in a closed session to evaluate and appoint election officials for the 2026 cycle.

• Review and adoption of duties for Electoral Board members and General Registrar
• Adoption of 2026 Public Comment Policy
• Standard Operating Procedure for non-reappointment or dismissal of election officials
• Appointment of 2026 election officials (Closed Session)
• Discussion of election official and polling location stipends

Economic Development Commission

The commission will elect a chairman and introduce new members. The body will also receive a project update regarding the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

• Election of EDC Chairman
• Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Project Update

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the FY27 budget, presented by Frank Rogers. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, pledge of allegiance, moment of silence, and adjournment.

• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Lawton
• Moment of Silence
• FY27 Budget Public Hearing – Frank Rogers
• Adjournment

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the FY27 budget on March 24, 2026. No action was taken on the proposed budget, which must wait seven days before consideration at the April 7 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote: Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts)

Planning Commission

The March 23, 2026 Planning Commission meeting will hold public hearings on several land‑use matters that will be forwarded to the May 5 Board meeting. Items include special use permits for a telecommunications tower, a pet grooming facility, and a bed‑and‑breakfast events venue, as well as rezoning requests for a duplex and for converting agricultural land to residential use. A request to vacate a 50‑foot utility and drainage easement is also on the agenda, along with a scheduled code update to Chapter 22 (Zoning) for the April 7 Board meeting.

• Special use permit for Verizon Wireless telecom tower at 10566 Brookneal Highway (parcel 74-5-2A)
• Rezoning of Half Moon Lane parcel 34A-23-8A from Residential Single‑Family to Residential Multi‑Family for a duplex
• Special use permit for pet grooming and doggie day‑care at 2213 Waterlick Road (parcel 21D-1-26)
• Rezoning of 2208 Buffalo Mill Road parcel 29-A-11 from Agricultural to Residential Single‑Family for two new homes
• Request to vacate a 50‑foot utility and drainage easement on parcels 68H-1-1 and 68H-7-1

Industrial Development Authority

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Airport Authority will meet to review financial reports and pay bills. The agenda includes updates on projects and a discussion regarding the purchase of a Z-Turn mower.

• Z-Turn Mower Purchase
• Payment of bills
• Financial Report approval

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will review a zoning ordinance, discuss issues related to abortion clinics, and address solid waste matters. The board also plans a closed‑session meeting to consult legal counsel about possible or pending litigation involving the Region 2000 Services Authority.

• Zoning ordinance consideration
• Discussion of abortion clinics
• Solid waste matters
• Closed session for legal consultation on Region 2000 Services Authority litigation

The Board voted to allow Supervisor Brown to join the meeting by electronic communication. It reached consensus to amend the County Code in July 2026 to define abortion clinics, exclude them within five miles of schools, and require a special use permit. The Board also agreed to change brush and yard‑waste disposal to Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays with resident verification. A closed session was held, certified, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Supervisor Brown's request for electronic participation (Aye: Brown, Carwile, Hardie, Moore, Shockley, Watts)
• Board consensus to amend the County Code to define abortion clinics, exclude them within 5 miles of schools, and require a special use permit
• Board consensus to update the County Code so brush and yard waste are accepted on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, with resident ID checks
• Resolved to enter a closed meeting at 7:40 p.m. (Aye: Brown, Carwile, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts)
• Resolved to return to open session at 8:31 p.m. (Aye: Brown, Carwile, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts)
• Adopted certification of the closed meeting (Aye: Brown, Carwile, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m. (Aye: Brown, Carwile, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts)

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board will consider several administrative actions, including adopting duties for board members, a public comment policy, and procedures for non‑reappointment of election officials. It will also decide on electronic participation rules for 2026, set the ballot quantity for the April special election, and schedule the election’s L&A and training dates. Additional items include matters from the General Registrar for Brookville and Yellow Branch precincts and a closed session on LESS requirements.

• Adopt duties and responsibilities of Electoral Board members and General Registrar
• Adopt Public Comment Policy 2026
• Approve Standard Operating Procedure for Non‑Reappointment or Dismissal of Election Officials
• Approve ballot quantity for April Special Election
• Set L&A dates and training dates for April Election

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will consider allocating $1,250,000 from the Assigned Fund Balance to Brookville High School for furniture, fixtures, equipment and auditorium wiring upgrades. It will also review a request to use up to $85,000 of opioid settlement funds for a five‑year jail reentry program, and a proposal to increase the Elite Recycling waste‑hauling contract by $19,338.48 and purchase waste‑collection assets costing $475,000. A public hearing will be held on a special‑use permit for 5766 Wards Road to install a fiber‑utility structure.

• Approve $1,250,000 appropriation for Brookville High School equipment and auditorium upgrades
• Consider up to $85,000 opioid abatement funding for a jail reentry program over five years
• Approve 3% increase ($19,338.48) to Elite Recycling waste‑hauling contract and authorize $475,000 for waste‑collection equipment
• Public hearing on special‑use permit for 5766 Wards Road to build a fiber communication hut
• Approve County Attorney invoice of $10,467.52

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will meet to receive an overview of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 from County Administrator Frank Rogers.

• Overview of FY2027 Proposed Budget

The Board of Supervisors reviewed FY27 budget proposals and four funding strategies. After discussion, the supervisors reached a consensus to advertise a 7% transient occupancy tax rate for a public hearing at a later date. No formal vote on the budget strategies was recorded in the minutes.

• Consensus to advertise a 7% transient occupancy tax rate for a later public hearing (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will review minutes from previous meetings and note that there is no old business. Commissioners will be reminded to cite public necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practice in land‑use motions. The agenda announces four land‑use requests that will be heard at future board meetings in March and April 2026.

• PL-25-277 – Special use permit for Firefly Broadband on New Chapel Road (tax map parcel 37-5-5) to install a public utility structure in a rural area.
• PL-26-002 – Rezoning of 119 Candlemakers Lane (tax map parcel 24-A-4B) from Agricultural to Residential Single‑Family for a reduced‑setback home in a medium‑to‑high density residential zone.
• PL-26-014 – Special use permit for 912 Goat Island Road (tax map parcel 88-3-1B) to operate the existing manufactured home as a tourist house in a rural area.
• PL-26-019 – Special use permit for 1109 Clarks Road (tax map parcels 32-2-1D and 32-2-1A2) to use the property as an outdoor wedding venue and the barn for special events in a transitional area.

The Campbell County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a special‑use permit for a fiber facility (PL‑25‑277), a rezoning from Agricultural to Residential Single‑Family (PL‑26‑002), a special‑use permit for a tourist house (PL‑26‑014), and a special‑use permit for an outdoor wedding venue (PL‑26‑019). All four motions passed with unanimous aye votes and no nay votes. Commissioner Gough was absent for each vote.

• Recommended approval of PL‑25‑277 special use permit (aye: Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; absent: Gough)
• Recommended approval of PL‑26‑002 rezoning to R‑SF (aye: Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; absent: Gough)
• Recommended approval of PL‑26‑014 special use permit for tourist house (aye: Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; absent: Gough)
• Recommended approval of PL‑26‑019 special use permit for wedding venue (aye: Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; absent: Gough)

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal‑Campbell County Airport Authority will review several operational items, including a purchase of a Z‑Turn mower, a payment to Eco‑Care, and a proposed tie‑down fee. Staff and project updates will also be presented. The meeting includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and a financial report.

• Z‑Turn mower purchase
• Eco‑Care payment
• LU meeting
• Tie‑down fee

Broadband Authority

The Campbell County Broadband Authority will elect its officers and establish its meeting schedule. It will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. The board will receive project updates on Riverstreet, Firefly, and the Shentel partnership with Paul Harvey, and hear updates from regional utility agencies.

• Election of officers
• Establishment of meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes (Oct 21 2025)
• Riverstreet project update
• Shentel – Paul Harvey project update

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will elect officers and establish the meeting schedule. It will approve the minutes from the prior meeting. The board will receive updates on the Riverstreet, Firefly and Shentel projects and hear agency updates from Southside Electric Cooperative, Appalachian Power, VDOT and Dominion Energy. A VDOT staff presentation will outline ongoing studies, Smart Scale applications and other projects.

• Election of officers and establishment of meeting schedule
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Project updates: Riverstreet, Firefly, Shentel – Paul Harvey
• Agency updates: Southside Electric Cooperative, Appalachian Power, VDOT, Dominion Energy
• VDOT staff presentation on ongoing studies and Smart Scale applications

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution supporting Section 6‑A of the Virginia Constitution and opposing any effort to alter the state's redistricting process. The Board also adopted a resolution opposing House Bills 1374 and 1377 that would change the governance of the Virginia Military Institute. Both resolutions passed with six ayes, no nays, and Supervisor Watts absent. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Adopted resolution supporting Section 6‑A of Virginia Constitution and opposing redistricting changes (vote: ayes – Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton; nays – none; absent – Watts)
• Adopted resolution opposing House Bills 1374 and 1377 concerning Virginia Military Institute governance (vote: ayes – Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton; nays – none; absent – Watts)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (vote: ayes – Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton; nays – none; absent – Watts)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will review and adopt operational policies for 2026, including public comment and electronic participation rules. The board will also meet in a closed session to evaluate and appoint election officials for the 2026 cycle.

• Adoption of Duties and Responsibilities for Board members and General Registrar
• Adoption of 2026 Public Comment Policy
• Establishment of Standard Operating Procedure for dismissal or non-reappointment of election officials
• Adoption of 2026 Electronic Participation policy for Board members
• Appointment of 2026 Election Officials

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 16 session, both unanimously. It adopted the public comment policy and the guidelines for meeting minutes, also unanimously. Several items—including duties and responsibilities, standard operating procedures, and electronic participation—were tabled until the March meeting. In a closed session the board entered to discuss personnel matters, then adjourned, and in the open session it appointed 102 election officials for 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 16 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted public comment policy (unanimous)
• Adopted guidelines for meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled duties and responsibilities until March (unanimous)
• Tabled SOPs for non-reappointment, appointment, and electronic participation until March (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Appointed 102 election officials for 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review two options for the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan to address funding gaps and infrastructure needs. The meeting also includes a decision on a solar facility permit and a deed amendment for Long Mountain Park.

• Review of FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan options, including a proposed $10M drawdown from tax collection windfalls
• Special Use Permit #PL-25-248 for a 3 MW solar facility on 13.4 acres on Brookneal Highway
• Proposed deed amendment to ensure Long Mountain Park remains a public recreational space in perpetuity to secure a $150,000 grant
• County Attorney invoice for $7,998.48
• Resolution to recognize the County as a Designated Marketing Organization for the Virginia Tourism Corporation

The Board approved a special use permit for a 13.4‑acre, 3 MW solar facility on Brookneal Highway by a 4‑3 vote, with detailed conditions. It also unanimously authorized the County Administrator to amend the Long Mountain Park deed to keep the park open in perpetuity. Staff will continue developing the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and look for additional funding to cover a $2 million gap.

• Approved special use permit for solar facility (4-3 vote)
• Authorized amendment of Long Mountain Park deed (7-0 unanimous)
• Staff to continue FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan development
• Staff to identify additional funds to offset $2 M CIP gap

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will review a request for a special use permit (PL‑25‑277) submitted by Firefly Broadband, represented by Massi Saunders of Saunders Surveys, Inc., to install a public utility structure on tax map parcel 37‑5‑5 at New Chapel Road. The parcel is designated as rural in the county’s Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing was postponed to February 23 2026, and the commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Board meeting on March 3 2026.

• Special use permit (PL‑25‑277) for Firefly Broadband to place a public utility structure on tax map parcel 37‑5‑5 at New Chapel Road (rural area)
• Public hearing on the permit rescheduled to February 23 2026

Industrial Development Authority

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss updates on a forestry mulcher and solar panels.

• Approval of November 19, 2025 minutes
• Review of financial reports and bill payments
• Update on forestry mulcher project
• Discussion on solar panels
• Review of user agreement with DOAV

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hear a petition to review a zoning decision regarding Parcel Number 17-A-1. The meeting includes a staff overview of the zoning determination and a presentation of the petition's rationale by Ashby Smith.

• Petition to review zoning decision for Parcel Number 17-A-1

The Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from Zoning Administrator Karissa Shrader regarding a petition to review her October 30 2025 determination that three conceptual plans submitted by MESH Capital for parcel 17‑A‑1 on Cabin Field Road were in general compliance with the 2000 proffered plan. Supervisors discussed the legal standards, state law changes, and concerns raised by petitioner Robert Ashby Smith, but the minutes do not record a vote or a final ruling on the petition.

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will meet at the Campbell County Training School Complex in Rustburg for a retreat. Chairman Lawton will call the meeting to order, followed by a discussion of the county's strategic direction for the coming year. The meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

• Discussion of strategic direction for the coming year

The Board held a retreat to discuss goals and priorities for the county. A consensus was reached to authorize Administrator Rogers to contact the City of Lynchburg about solid waste options. The meeting was then formally adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Authorized Administrator Rogers to contact City of Lynchburg regarding solid waste options (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (Aye: Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts; Nay: None)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and School Board will meet jointly to hear the county administrator’s preliminary FY 2027 local revenue projections and to discuss school matters presented by the superintendent. No specific actions are listed; the agenda consists of presentations and discussion. The meeting is open via Zoom and in the Haberer Building.

• Preliminary FY 2027 Local Revenue Projections – Frank Rogers, County Administrator
• School Matters – Dr. Clay Stanley, Superintendent
• Joint meeting of Board of Supervisors and School Board

The Board considered a substitute motion to delay Request #PL-25-248 for a Dominion Energy solar facility on Brookneal Highway. The motion failed with a 6‑1 vote, so the 30‑day review period was not granted. The Chairman ruled that a supervisor could ask the Board to reconsider the motion, but no further vote was taken.

• Denied 30‑day delay for Dominion solar permit (vote 6-1)
• Chairman ruled reconsideration request was in order (no vote recorded)

Electoral Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold an organizational meeting to select its Chairman, Vice‑Chairman and set the 2026 meeting schedule. It will consider routine approvals—including appropriations, the County Attorney’s $14,268.31 invoice, and the recordation of the November 4, 2025 election abstract—plus a contract award of $5,675,000 to Coleman‑Adams Construction for the Seneca Commerce Park shell building. Staff will seek Board direction on petitioning for Virginia Destination Marketing Organization designation and will hold a public hearing on the emergency data‑center zoning amendment. The Board will also review two special‑use permit requests for a flagpole at 5766 Wards Road and a mixed‑use project at 20635 Timberlake Road.

• Award contract to Coleman‑Adams Construction for $5,675,000 to build the Seneca Commerce Park 100,000‑sq‑ft shell building
• Approve County Attorney invoice totaling $14,268.31 for services rendered Nov 18 2025–Dec 24 2025
• Approve appropriations as presented (amount not specified in agenda)
• Consider staff request to begin petition for Campbell County to become the Virginia Destination Marketing Organization
• Hold public hearing on emergency amendment to Chapter 22‑15(A)(17) removing “Data Center” as a by‑right use in Industrial‑Heavy zones

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to hold a public hearing regarding updates to the county zoning code. This matter is scheduled for the January 6, 2026 Board Meeting.

• PL-25-000 Code Update To Chapter 22 – Zoning