Rockbridge County public meetings in 2025

Community Development Committee

The Rockbridge County Community Development Committee will meet on Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at 12:15 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room on the first floor of the Rockbridge County Administrative Building, 150 South Main Street, Lexington, VA. The posted agenda contains only the meeting notice and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will adopt the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and approve the financial report showing total EDA funds of $153,943.12 and a $23,731 airport feasibility study commitment. The board will receive a broadband update covering BARC, Brightspeed and ZTEL projects. A presentation on the Rockbridge Creative Institute’s 400‑acre campus and student program will be heard. The meeting will conclude with a work session to discuss the biennial update of the Strategic Economic Development Plan.

• Adopt November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approve financial report: total funds $153,943.12; airport feasibility study commitment $23,731
• Broadband update: projects by BARC, Brightspeed, ZTEL aiming for full coverage
• Rockbridge Creative Institute presentation: 400‑acre site, goal of 400 students per year
• Work session on Strategic Economic Development Plan biennial update

The board voted unanimously to adopt the November 2025 meeting minutes. The board also voted unanimously to approve the financial report as presented, which showed total EDA funds of $153,977.05 and $130,246.05 available for projects. No other motions were adopted; remaining agenda items were discussion only.

• Adopt November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on BARC Electric Cooperative's request to amend a special exception permit for its public utility site at 1972 Big Spring Drive in the Agriculture and General Uses (A-2) district. The amendment would allow construction of a building, remove the permit's expiration date, and modify lighting requirements. The commission will also consider a zoning map amendment for 592 Valley Pike moving from R-1 to R-2, and discuss zoning text amendments on real‑party disclosure and the draft solar ordinance.

• Public hearing on BARC Electric Cooperative amendment to special exception permit at 1972 Big Spring Drive (A-2 district)
• Application for zoning map amendment for 592 Valley Pike (R-1 to R-2) with proffers
• Zoning text amendment – disclosure of real parties in interest
• Zoning text amendment – solar ordinance discussion
• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting

Commissioners approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Whitmore, seconded by Commissioner Subrizi, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County CERT board will approve the November 2025 meeting minutes and consider any new agenda items. Members will give feedback on their first Zoom session and review recent team after‑action reports. The meeting will also cover upcoming community education events, including Project Horizon, and plan upcoming CERT training classes, EOC training, CPR, and Stop the Bleed exercises.

• Approve November 2025 meeting minutes
• Zoom first‑time feedback / update
• Team and after‑action reports review
• Upcoming community events and education (Project Horizon)
• CERT training and exercises: classes, EOC training, CPR, Stop the Bleed

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will review financial reports, unfinished business including the Long Hollow System and Natural Bridge projects, and new business such as engineering term contracts and a 2026 meeting schedule.

• Review Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Review Natural Bridge Project
• Consider Engineering Term Contracts
• Set 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Review Vehicle Use Policy

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority approved the December bill payments totaling $484,658.45 and adopted a new vehicle policy. It also approved engineering term contracts with three firms and set the 2026 meeting schedule. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved December bill payments of $484,658.45 (unanimously)
• Approved engineering term contracts with Whitman, Requardt & Associates, Hurt & Proffitt, and Thompson & Litton (unanimously)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimously)
• Approved Vehicle Policy (unanimously)

LEPC

The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee will approve the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. Members will hear reports from VDOT, emergency management task forces, health agencies, law enforcement, fire/EMS, and local government partners. The agenda includes a public comments period and scheduling of the next regular meeting on March 5, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2025
• VDOT report
• Emergency Management – Task Force Report
• Fire/EMS/Public Safety report
• Public Comments

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the minutes from the September 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of informational updates on health centers, emergency management, schools, and local organizations, with no further actions taken.

• Approved September meeting minutes

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Board will introduce a new member, hear brief citizen comments, and consider the plan submitted by Haisha LLC for a three‑bay carwash on the east side of N. Lee Highway (Route 11). The site is at 201 Jackson Ave, about 0.174 miles north of Old Buena Vista Rd, located in the General Business (B‑1) zoning district on a 1‑acre parcel. Color samples for the project will be available at the Office of Community Development. The board will also handle routine updates and administrative approvals.

• Introduction of a new TCO board member
• Citizen comments (max 3 minutes)
• Plan review of Haisha LLC’s Wish Wash Route 11 carwash (201 Jackson Ave, B‑1 district, 1‑acre)
• Presentation of color samples at the Office of Community Development
• Updates and administrative approvals

The Tourism Corridor Review Board examined the commercial site plan for the proposed Wish Wash Route 11 Car Wash submitted by Haisha LLC. After discussion, a motion to approve the application was made and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved Wish Wash Route 11 Car Wash application (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous, 5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Rockbridge County Board of Zoning Appeals will elect its officers, approve the 2025 meeting schedule, and consider the minutes from the September 20, 2023 and March 20, 2024 meetings. It will also address any other business before adjourning.

• Election of officers
• Approval of the 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2023 and March 20, 2024

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will convene to review financial reports and address unfinished business regarding the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn on December 9, 2025.

• Review minutes from October 14, 2025
• Monthly financial reports
• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Natural Bridge Project
• Adjournment to December 9, 2025

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority approved the October 14 meeting minutes. It also approved November bill payments totaling $157,441.57 and customer deposit refunds of $1,344.40. Both actions were approved unanimously. No other matters were decided.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November bill payments of $157,441.57 and refunds of $1,344.40 (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The agenda consists of procedural notices for a public meeting. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.

Economic Development Authority

The board adopted the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the financial report. It reviewed broadband, development, business retention, attraction, and talent reports. A work session was held to examine updates to the biennial Strategic Economic Development Plan, with plans to continue the discussion at the November 24 meeting.

• Adopted minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting
• Approved financial report (total EDA funds $153,908.07)
• Committed $23,731.00 for the Airport Feasibility Study
• Discussed housing subcommittee findings and potential zoning code updates
• Work session reviewing Strategic Economic Development Plan updates

The Economic Development Authority adopted the October 2025 meeting minutes and approved its financial report, both unanimously. It also passed a motion to continue the meeting on November 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. for a joint work session with the Board of Supervisors. The board discussed the strategic economic development plan draft, which will be shared with the Board before that session.

• Adopted October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Motion to continue meeting on Nov 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on BARC Electric Cooperative's application to amend a previously approved Special Exception Permit in the Agricultural and General Uses (A‑2) zoning district. Commissioners will also review the site plan for a new clubhouse submitted by LGCC/W&L Joint Venture LLC at 141 Country Club Rd (tax map 74‑A‑48, about 2.54 acres). Additionally, the commission will discuss zoning text amendments concerning disclosure of real parties in interest and a solar ordinance.

• Public hearing – BARC Electric Cooperative application to amend a Special Exception Permit in the A‑2 district
• Site plan review – LGCC/W&L Joint Venture LLC clubhouse proposal, 141 Country Club Rd, tax map 74‑A‑48, 2.54 acres, 7,712‑sq‑ft building
• Zoning text amendment discussion – Disclosure of Real Parties in Interest
• Zoning text amendment discussion – Solar Ordinance

The commission approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other actions were formally decided; the BARC Electric Cooperative amendment application was discussed but no vote or formal approval was recorded. The meeting therefore concluded without any substantive decisions beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved October 8, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will review team reports and discuss the Vice-President position. The body will also coordinate upcoming community events and training exercises.

• Approval of October 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Vice-President position
• Until Help Arrives training for specific groups
• CERT training classes for missed dates
• EOC training, CPR, and Stop the Bleed

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will consider a revised sign package for Dunham’s Sports at the Stonewall Square Shopping Center. The board must approve the storefront wall sign, while two other entrance signs can be approved administratively.

• Plan review for Dunham’s Sports signage at 78 E Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
• Review of Sign 1.0: storefront wall sign with raised channel letters and galvanized steel background panels

Community Development Committee

The agenda consists solely of public notices for the Committee meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 12:15 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, Rockbridge County Administrative Building, 150 South Main Street, Lexington, VA. No specific items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion or decision.

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority voted to approve the final payment for the Route 60 Sewer Project. The board adopted the August 2025 meeting minutes and re‑adopted the April, May and July minutes and financial reports. A resolution designating October as Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month was unanimously adopted. The financial report showed a total EDA fund balance of $71,359.50 and a July‑August balance of $82,504.07.

• Approval of the final payment for the Route 60 Sewer Project
• Adoption of August 2025 meeting minutes and re‑adoption of April, May, July minutes and financial reports
• Resolution designating October as Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month
• Financial report showing total EDA funds $71,359.50 and balance $82,504.07 as of August 21, 2025
• Citizen comment on Stillwater project demolition progress

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority adopted the September 2025 meeting minutes and approved the financial report, both by unanimous vote. The board also passed a resolution designating October as Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month and confirmed that GO Virginia grant applications for the Rockbridge Innovation Center were approved. No citizen comments or agenda changes were presented.

• Adopted September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as amended (unanimous)
• Passed resolution designating October as Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month
• Approved GO Virginia grant applications for Rockbridge Innovation Center

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Board approved the minutes from the September 3 meeting, approved the Goodwill expansion site plan at 8 Woodcote Lane, and gave administrative approvals for several sign updates, including Edward Jones and Augusta Health. The board also reviewed and approved the sign package submitted by Stonewall Associates LLC for Dunham’s Sports at 78 E Midland Trail in the Stonewall Square Shopping Center. Additional updates noted the upcoming opening of a Residence Inn in January 2026 and ongoing coordination with the Spark by Hilton hotel.

• Approval of Dunham’s Sports sign package (three signs) at 78 E Midland Trail, Stonewall Square Shopping Center
• Approval of Goodwill expansion site plan at 8 Woodcote Lane, Lexington
• Administrative approval for Edward Jones wall sign relocation and monument sign update
• Administrative approval for Augusta Health sign reface
• Residence Inn scheduled to open in January 2026

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will review financial reports and bills for October. The board is scheduled to discuss unfinished business regarding the Long Hollow System and Natural Bridge project, as well as a new social media policy.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Natural Bridge Project
• Social Media Policy
• Customer Letter

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. They also approved October bill payments totaling $762,809.28 and customer refunds of $890.65. The board unanimously adopted a contract amendment for the Natural Bridge water project and approved a new social‑media policy. Staff were instructed to contact a customer about a leak‑credit request.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October bill payments of $762,809.28 and refunds of $890.65 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Natural Bridge project contract (unanimous)
• Approved social media policy as presented (unanimous)
• Directed staff to contact customer regarding leak‑credit request

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a solar ordinance and conduct site plan reviews for two projects. The meeting includes a review of a clubhouse project and a solar facility.

• Site Plan Review: LGCC/ W&L Joint Venture LLC – Clubhouse
• Site Plan Review: Hilltop Solar LLC
• Solar Ordinance Discussion

The Planning Commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No official action was taken on the Lexington Golf and Country Club clubhouse site plan, which was reviewed only in an advisory capacity. Commissioners discussed the commission’s role under recent state‑law changes but did not vote on the plan.

• Approved September 10, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on Lexington Golf and Country Club clubhouse site plan (advisory review only)

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Board will meet to discuss agenda items. The board will approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and review a development plan submitted by Stonewall Associates LLC for Dunham’s Sports. The meeting also includes a brief citizen comment period, updates and administrative approvals, and board comments before adjourning.

• Review of Stonewall Associates LLC/Dunham’s Sports development plan
• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizen comment period (max 3 minutes)
• Updates & administrative approvals
• Board comments

Community Development Committee

The Rockbridge County Community Development Committee will meet on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 12:15 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, first floor of the Rockbridge County Administrative Building, 150 South Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will hold a work session to discuss the biennial update of its strategic economic development plan. The meeting will also include financial reports, updates on local construction projects, and a resolution for National Manufacturing Month.

• Work session on Strategic Economic Development Plan
• National Manufacturing Month Resolution
• Financial reports for July 2025
• Reports on Route 60 Sewer and Airport Feasibility Studies
• Updates on local construction projects

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority voted unanimously to adopt a resolution designating October as Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month. The board also approved the final payment for the Route 60 Sewer Project and re‑adopted the April, May and July meeting minutes and the April‑July financial reports. The amended financial report was approved unanimously as well.

• Adopt Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month resolution (unanimous)
• Approve final payment for Route 60 Sewer Project (unanimous)
• Re‑adopt April, May, and July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑adopt April, May, June, and July financial reports (unanimous)
• Approve amended financial report (unanimous)
• Adopt August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission discussed the draft solar ordinance and agreed to hold a public hearing at the September meeting, directing staff to advertise the hearing. It also reviewed a site‑plan presentation for a turf‑care facility on Ruffner Place but took no vote. Several public‑hearing applications were listed for citizen comment.

• Schedule public hearing on draft solar ordinance (zoning text amendment) for September meeting
• Special Exception Permit application for a commercial kennel at 345 Sandstone Ln., Lexington (Agricultural and General Uses A‑2)
• Zoning map amendment application to change 452 W. Midland Trail from General Residential (R‑1) to Agricultural Transitional (A‑T)
• Application to construct a 195‑ft telecommunications tower at 2838 Riverside Drive, Suite C (A‑T district)
• Zoning text amendment to remove livestock confinement prohibition in Section 603B.02-2 of the A‑T district

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting; four members voted aye and one member abstained. Commissioners discussed the recent state law change affecting site‑plan reviews and how written comments should be recorded, but no action was taken. A special‑exception application for a commercial kennel was presented, and no decision was made on that request.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will review minutes from the August 12 meeting, financial reports, and the director's report. Unfinished business includes discussion of the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project. New business will address adoption of a Social Media Policy. The board will also hear public comments before adjourning.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades (unfinished business)
• Natural Bridge Project (unfinished business)
• Social Media Policy (new business)
• Bills for September (financial item)
• Monthly Financial Reports (financial item)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting. It also approved September payments totaling $151,715.73 along with customer refunds of $780.99 and $370.36, and adopted the proposed expenditure plan for a new employee and software. The authority chose to use the eVa online system for the engineering term contract, with the posting set for October 1 and submissions due November 12.

• Approved August 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September bill payments of $151,715.73 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $780.99 (unanimous)
• Approved customer refunds of $370.36 (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure plan for new employee and software (unanimous)
• Decided to use eVa for engineering term contract, posting Oct 1 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate notifying the public of a meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

LEPC

The LEPC voted to approve the meeting minutes from June. The board also approved the BARCs Collierstown Community Connect Grant, with the contract still pending. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Approved BARCs Collierstown Community Connect Grant (contract pending)

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Board approved the May 7, 2025 minutes and the site plan for the Goodwill expansion at 8 Woodcote Lane. The board also recorded administrative approvals for sign updates at Edward Jones and Augusta Health, noted the upcoming opening of a Residence Inn in January 2026, and reported that Dunham’s Sports will occupy a vacant space in Stonewall Square. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (4-aye vote)
• Approved Goodwill expansion site plan at 8 Woodcote Lane (4-aye vote)
• Administrative approval for Edward Jones wall and monument sign update
• Administrative approval for Augusta Health wall and monument sign reface
• Noted Residence Inn opening scheduled for January 2026
• Noted Dunham’s Sports planned location in Stonewall Square Shopping Center
• Adjourned meeting (4-aye vote)

Economic Development Authority

The board unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. The financial report showed total EDA funds of $206,653.29, with $76,280.81 committed to the Route 60 sewer project and the airport feasibility study, leaving $130,372.48 available for other projects. Staff gave updates on ongoing commercial projects such as the Residence Inn, Wawa and Circle K stores, and the Modine expansion. Citizens expressed concerns about the airport feasibility study, a rumored casino, and a new trade school.

• Adopted July 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a commercial site plan for a turf care facility and discuss draft ordinances regarding solar energy and livestock confinement centers. The body will also review minutes from the July 9, 2025, meeting.

• Commercial Site Plan Review for a Turf Care Facility at 141 Country Club Rd, Lexington
• Discussion of Draft Solar Ordinance zoning text amendment
• Discussion of Livestock Confinement Centers in the Agricultural Transitional Zoning District

The Planning Commission approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It set a public hearing on the draft solar ordinance for the September 10 Planning Commission meeting. The commission reviewed the LGCC/W&L turf‑care facility site plan but took no vote. A discussion on livestock confinement zoning was held with no decision made.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on solar ordinance for September 10 meeting
• Reviewed LGCC/W&L turf‑care facility site plan; no vote required
• Discussed livestock confinement amendment; no action taken

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will review August bills and monthly financial reports. The board will discuss unfinished business regarding the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Natural Bridge Project
• August bills
• Monthly financial reports

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting. It also unanimously approved August bill payments of $174,626.83 and customer refunds of $1,015.55. The board voted unanimously to add a Maintenance Worker position to staff. Finally, the board unanimously approved the acquisition and implementation of new billing and finance software from Springbrook, with implementation costs up to $95,000.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August bill payments of $174,626.83 and refunds of $1,015.55 (unanimous)
• Added Maintenance Worker position (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition and implementation of Springbrook billing software (unanimous)

Local Board of Building Code Appeals

The board voted to keep Russell Williams II as Chair and Grigg Mullen as Co‑chair, with all members in agreement. The minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously. With no new business, the board adjourned the meeting.

• Reappointed Russell Williams II as Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Grigg Mullen as Co‑chair (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority adopted the April and May 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the financial reports for April, May and June 2025. A reimbursement request for Modine was approved, distributing $7,666.65 for the County Employment Incentive Grant and $8,894.68 for the Machinery and Tools Tax Grant, totaling $16,561.33. All actions were recorded as unanimous decisions.

• Adopted April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved May/June 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Modine incentive payments $7,666.65 and $8,894.68 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes after corrections were made. Commissioner Subrizi moved, Commissioner Kramer seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved amended June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority board approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting. It also approved the July bill payments totaling $837,801.38 and customer deposit refunds of $1,843.88. Both actions were approved unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July bill payments of $837,801.38 and refunds of $1,843.88 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission met on June 11, 2025 and approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The commission reviewed recent Board of Supervisors actions and discussed a special‑exception permit for a commercial kennel on 115 Emerald Lane. No formal decision or vote was recorded on the kennel application.

• Approved May 14, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority unanimously approved the rates, fees, and charges for fiscal year 2026. The board also unanimously adopted the FY 2026 budget. Earlier, the board unanimously approved the June bills payments of $547,207.31 and customer deposit refunds of $1,659.93, and approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. No other decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved FY 2026 rates, fees, and charges (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved June bills payments of $547,207.31 and customer deposit refunds of $1,659.93 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority meeting on May 19, 2025 did not have a quorum. Because of the lack of quorum, all action items—including adoption of the April 2025 minutes, the financial report, and project updates—were tabled until the July meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

• All agenda items tabled until July meeting (no quorum)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. A citizen comment period was held for the LGCC/W&L Joint Venture special exception application, but no decision was taken. Commissioner Beebe recused himself from the LGCC application discussion.

• Approved April 9, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

At the May 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved the April 8, 2025 minutes, the May bill payments totaling $141,190.01 plus small refunds, and the FY 2025 write‑offs of $3,021.62. The board also unanimously adopted the FY 2026 rate schedule, raising water rates by 6 % and sewer rates by 5 %, and approved the surplus and sale of a 2015 Ford Explorer, with one member abstaining. No formal decisions were made on software procurement, Long Hollow funding, or the Natural Bridge project.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May bill payments: $141,190.01, $221.64 deposit refunds, $28.80 overpayment refund (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 write‑offs totaling $3,021.62 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 rate schedule: water +6 %, sewer +5 % (unanimous)
• Approved surplus and sale of 2015 Ford Explorer (approved, 1 abstention)

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The board approved the February 5 meeting minutes with three Ayes and one abstention. It then unanimously approved the expansion of Crossings Car Wash at 1265 N Lee Hwy. The board also unanimously approved the construction of a general store on tax map 47-A-54 near West Midland Trail and Fredericksburg Road. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (Ayes: Mish, Goad, Welsh; Abstain: Beebe)
• Approved Crossings Car Wash expansion at 1265 N Lee Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved general store project on tax map 47-A-54 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The board unanimously adopted the March 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to establish a housing subcommittee to work on the housing study recommendations. The board also unanimously adopted a resolution designating May as Business Appreciation Month and approved the financial report as presented.

• Adopted March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Established housing subcommittee to act on study solutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Business Appreciation Month resolution (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)

Planning Commission

At 6:09 p.m. the commission voted to approve the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes with the requested changes. The motion was made by Mr. Whitmore, seconded by Mr. Subrizi, and passed unanimously. No other actions were decided; the special‑exception application for the Lexington Golf and Country Club was only discussed.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes with amendments (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The board unanimously approved the revised minutes from the March 11 meeting. It also unanimously approved the April bill payments totaling $825,777.30 plus $500 in customer refunds. Payment for a newly ordered Ford Explorer was approved, pending receipt of the vehicle. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved revised March 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April bill payments of $825,777.30 and $500 refunds (unanimous)
• Approved payment for Ford Explorer vehicle (approval recorded, no vote tally)
• Moved to discuss Long Hollow System Upgrades (no decision)
• Discussed Natural Bridge Project updates (no decision)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 13, 2025