Caroline County public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a warehouse development and a solar energy project. The meeting also includes discussions on school funding, county staffing, and the use of the former Ladysmith Elementary School.
- RZ-03-2019: Rezoning 97.25 acres at 18188 Bazaar Avenue for a 701,570 S.F. warehouse and distribution facility
- SPEX-06-2021: Special Exception Permit for a 3 MW Minor Solar Energy Project on 30 acres on Route 2
- Transfer of $300,000 from Transportation to Instruction category for schools FY 2020/2021
- TXT-03-2021: Ordinance to repeal Article XV, Section 6 regarding Flood Hazard Zones
- Funding approval for new full-time positions: Public Works Construction Manager, Planning/Building Plans Reviewer, and Utility Construction Inspector
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on zoning amendments for vehicle washes and license tax changes. The meeting includes discussions on the use of ARPA funds and several residential zoning requests. The Board will also consider various infrastructure contracts and budget appropriations.
- Zoning amendments TXT-04-2021, TXT-05-2021, and TXT-06-2021 regarding Vehicle Wash standards
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 103, Article XII (License Taxes) of the Code of Caroline County
- RZ-01-2017: Request to modify zoning proffers for Belmont North II at Moncure Drive and McDuff Drive
- SPEX-02-2021: Request to reduce minimum lot size from 15,000 to 6,600 square feet for Hidden Farm Estate
- Proposed use and appropriation of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reconvening from its October 12, 2021 meeting. The session includes a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel and discuss the award and terms of solar siting agreements.
- Consultation with legal counsel on solar siting agreements
- Discussion of the award and terms of solar siting contracts
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on zoning proffer amendments for Belmont North II and updates to hunting and tax relief ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on the possible revocation of a permit for the Virginia Sports Complex and a rezoning request for The Virginia Bazaar.
- RZ-01-2017: Proposed proffer modifications for Belmont North II at Moncure Drive and McDuff Drive
- SPEX-02-2021: Request to reduce minimum lot size from 15,000 to 6,600 square feet for Hidden Farm Estate
- RZ-03-2019: Request to rezone 97.25 acres at 18188, 18190 and 18191 Bazaar Avenue from B-1 Business to M-1 Industrial
- Proposed supplemental appropriation for replacing signs to rename Jefferson Davis Highway to U.S. Route 1
- Proposed amendments to the Code of Caroline County regarding hunting and elderly and disabled tax relief
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a request to increase building lots for a residential project and decide on the renaming of Route 1. The meeting includes discussions on VDOT revenue sharing and zoning amendments for automatic car washes.
- Decision on renaming Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1)
- Public hearing for SPEX-02-2021 to increase building lots from 112 to 187 on 64.17 acres
- Proposed sale of former Frog Level Volunteer Rescue Squad property to Frog Level LLC
- First reading of zoning amendments TXT-04-2021 through TXT-06-2021 regarding automatic car washes
- Proposed Resolution R17/21 to post notice of intent to abandon School Access Route 9081
Board of Supervisors
The Caroline County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on water and sewer fee increases and taxation amendments. The board is also reviewing zoning updates for automatic car washes and potential proffer modifications for the Belmont North development.
- Proposed increase to water and sewer connection and availability fees
- Proposed zoning amendments (TXT-04-2021, TXT-05-2021, TXT-06-2021) regarding automatic car washes
- Request to modify zoning proffers for Belmont North II at Moncure Drive and McDuff Drive
- Proposed emergency ordinance and amendments for elderly and disabled tax relief
- Possible revocation of Special Exception SPEX-03-2019 for the Virginia Sports Complex
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a proposed plan for universal broadband coverage in Caroline County. Members will discuss grant applications, a new IT staff position, and a contract to identify expansion funding.
- Proposed Broadband Advisory Committee Plan For Universal Broadband Coverage
- Authorization to submit FY 2021/2022 Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) grant applications
- Proposed supplemental appropriation for a new full-time employee in the IT department
- Proposed task contract with Broadband Telecom to identify funding sources
Board of Supervisors
The Board is considering several tax amendments including personal property exemptions for disabled veterans and changes to water/sewer fees. They are also reviewing a rezoning withdrawal for a logistics project on Bazaar Avenue and a proposal to rename U.S. Route 1.
- Proposed personal property tax exemption for qualifying disabled veterans
- Purchase of Fire Engine #2 and Ambulance #27 (each over $50,000)
- Withdrawal of rezoning RZ-03-2019 for 18188 Bazaar Avenue
- Proposed renaming of U.S. Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway)
- Amendment to increase water and sewer availability fees
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests to allow industrial use and warehouse development in the Mattaponi Voting District. The meeting also includes decisions on budget appropriations and a resolution to end the local COVID-19 emergency declaration.
- Rezoning requests for 1 million s.f. warehouse facilities at 11498 Chesterfield Road, 18188 Bazaar Avenue, and the Caroline Commerce Center
- Rezoning of 10 acres at 23039 Richmond Turnpike (Route 301) to M-1 Industrial
- Ordinance TXT-07-2021 to expand the Highway Corridor Overlay District boundary
- Supplemental appropriation to the FY 2020/2021 budget using American Rescue Plan funds
- Grant Management Agreement with Broadband Telecom for the FY 2022 Atlantic Broadband VATI Grant Project
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss proposed zoning amendments for major and minor solar energy projects and a six-year secondary road plan. The body is also considering the FY 2021/2022 school budget appropriation and broadband grant agreements.
- Public hearings on text amendments TXT-18-2020 through TXT-21-2020 regarding solar energy projects
- Public hearing for RZ-01-2017 to modify zoning proffers for Belmont North II at Moncure Drive and McDuff Drive
- Appropriation of funds for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 school budget
- VDOT FY 2022-2027 Six Year Secondary Road Plan public hearing
- Grant management agreement with Broadband Telecom for Atlantic Broadband VATI grant project
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding zoning proffer amendments and a special exception permit for Meadow Event Park. The meeting also includes discussions on road planning, fiscal year fund policies, and a resolution regarding organ transplants in China.
- Public hearings for RZ-01-2021 and SPEX-01-2021 to allow more expansive use of 358.8 acres at 13191 Dawn Boulevard
- Proposed purchase over $50,000 for a solid waste compactor and roll off containers
- Proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to expand the Highway Corridor Overlay District
- MOU with Town of Port Royal for COVID-19 Emergency Municipal Utility Relief Program
- Discussion of VDOT Secondary Six Year Secondary Road Plan
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a worksession to continue discussions on the proposed budget and long-term capital improvements program. The body is also considering employee holidays and specific grant and software agreements.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget and Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program
- Agreement with Keystone Information Systems, Inc. for an information management system
- Appropriation of 2020 VATI Grant local matching funds
- Request for an additional spring holiday for county employees
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of tax rates for the 2021 calendar year. The body will also consider a non-disclosure agreement with the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.
- Public hearing on proposed tax rates for calendar year 2021
- Adoption of tax rates for calendar year 2021
- Approval of non-disclosure agreement with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget and the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program. Other items include a proposed hunting ordinance amendment and a resolution regarding the COVID-19 vaccination site relocation.
- Proposed FY 2021/2022 Budget
- Proposed FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program
- Proposed purchase of a fire engine exceeding $50,000
- Amendment to Chapter 56 of the Code of Caroline County regarding hunting
- Acquisition of real property at Tax Map No. 74-A-114
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will reconvene to receive an update on bond sale results from Courtney Rogers of Davenport & Company. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the proposed FY 2022 budget.
- Update on results of bond sale
- Discussion of proposed FY 2022 budget