Greene County public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a large-scale rezoning request and a special use permit for a home business. The body will also conduct a work session on the Ruckersville Area Plan.
- Rezone request by 33E Greene, LLC for 172 acres on Spotswood Trail and Carpenters Mill Road from Senior Residential to Planned Unit Development
- Special use permit request for a commercial bakery at 3923 Celt Road (Javan and Nora Esh)
- Work session on the Ruckersville Area Plan 2022
- Ruckersville Advisory Committee agenda and packet review
- Update on development activity
The Planning Commission recommended approval for a 172-acre Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a special use permit for a home bakery. The commission also recommended approval of the draft Ruckersville Area Plan with a specific timeline update.
- Recommended approval of RZ#22-005 to rezone 172 acres from Senior Residential to Planned Unit Development (5-0)
- Recommended approval of SUP#22-005 for a home commercial bakery at 3923 Celt Road with five conditions (5-0)
- Recommended approval of the draft Ruckersville Area Plan with a timeline key update changing (L-T) Long Range to (L-R) Long Range
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors met to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position. The interviews were held in a closed meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Entered closed meeting to interview County Administrator candidates (5-0)
- Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed session (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a supplemental budget appropriation and a rezoning request for 8.84 acres on Seminole Trail. The body will also discuss employee performance bonuses and the readoption of the Emergency Operation Plan.
- Public hearing for supplemental appropriation of $5,461,659.19 to the FY2023 budget
- Public hearing to rezone 8.84 acres from A-1 to B-3 at 8587 and 8591 Seminole Trail
- Tax refund requests totaling $15,697.92 for real estate, personal property, and tourism occupancy taxes
- Proposed ordinance to allow performance bonuses for employees
- Authorization to apply for FY22 FEMA SAFER hiring grant for fire fighters
The Board approved a $5.46M supplemental appropriation for the FY 2023 budget and adopted an ordinance allowing employee performance bonuses. Other key actions included approving a rezoning request for Dean Family, LLC and authorizing a contract for a county-wide pay study.
- Approved $5,461,659.19 supplemental appropriation for FY 2023 budget (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance allowing employee performance bonuses and selected 'Option 18' for payout (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 8.84 acres at 8587 and 8591 Seminole Trail from A-1 to B-3 (5-0)
- Authorized Interim County Administrator to execute pay study contract up to $50,000 (5-0)
- Authorized Chair to execute contract with SL Williamson for water treatment plant access road (5-0)
- Approved resolution to request VRA approval for transition of operations away from RSA (5-0)
- Authorized grant application with Route 33 Holdings for Septic Local Partner Program (5-0)
- Reappointed John McCloskey to Planning Commission and Andrea Wilkinson to TJ PDistrict Commission (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The agenda lists a call to order, a closed meeting, and adjournment.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a retreat to discuss general county topics. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.
- County Administrator search
- Budget priorities for FY 23-24
- Pay study and salary adjustment options
- Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance issues
- Capital Improvements Planning
The Board conducted a retreat to discuss long-term financial management, public safety needs, and economic development. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on identifying issues and setting priorities for the Interim County Administrator.
- Scheduled a closed meeting for December 7 at 3:00 p.m. regarding the county administrator search
- Requested Interim County Administrator focus on staffing, pay study, RSA transition, and budget process
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for a parcel in Ruckersville and proposed regulations for short-term rentals.
- Rezone request by Dean Family, LLC for 8.84 acres at 8587 & 8591 Seminole Trail from A-1 to B-3 (RZ#22-004)
- Proposed ordinance revision to Article 16-25 regarding short-term rental registry and enforcement (OR#22-003)
- Comprehensive Plan work session on the Transportation Chapter
The commission recommended approving a rezoning request for a parcel on Seminole Trail from agricultural to business highway and high intensity. The body also held a work session on the Comprehensive Plan's transportation chapter and discussed a proposed short-term rental registry.
- Recommended approval of RZ#22-004 to rezone 8.84 acres at 8587 & 8591 Seminole Trail from A-1 (Agricultural) to B-3 (Business) (4-0)
Emergency Services Advisory Board
The board will review departmental reports and subcommittee updates. Discussion items include a draft ice and cold water rescue policy and the Knox Box program and policy.
- Draft Ice/Cold Water Rescue Policy
- Knox Box Program/Policy
- Training Facility Update
- Recruitment and Retention Update
- Reports from Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications Center, and volunteer fire companies
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to review and adopt the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2023/2024. The body will also consider financing for vehicles and a loader, as well as a proposed ordinance for personal property tax rebates.
- Public hearing for the fiscal year 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Plan
- Proposed ordinance to provide rebates for qualifying vehicles assessed in FY2022
- Resolution to authorize financing for the purchase of vehicles and a loader
- Approval for purchase of additional vehicles for School Resource Officers
- Approval of the 2023 Legislative Program
The Board of Supervisors approved the long-term Capital Improvement Plan and the 2023 Legislative Program. They also authorized financing for new county vehicles and landfill equipment. Additionally, the Board approved the creation of an EMS Auxiliary Program.
- Approved FY 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Legislative Program (4-0)
- Approved lease purchase for vehicles up to $795,000 (4-0)
- Approved lease purchase for landfill loader up to $185,000 (4-0)
- Approved Greene County EMS Auxiliary Program (4-0)
- Authorized VDOT to conduct speed study on Gilbert Road (4-0)
- Authorized execution of DHCD MOU for broadband project (4-0)
- Modified 2022 meeting schedule to include Nov 29 retreat (4-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss sewer capacity in Ruckersville and review a staff study from the Sheriff. The body is also deciding on the appropriation of two grants and several board appointments.
- Resolution for additional sewer capacity for the Ruckersville growth area
- Appropriation of $176,175 for the School Resource Officer Grant
- Appropriation of $7,500 for the Sentara Cares Grant for Parks and Recreation
- Mutual release of temporary ground lease with the Town of Stanardsville
- Sheriff staff study presentation and resolution
The Board of Supervisors authorized the procurement of a consulting firm to conduct a pay and classification study to address salary and compensation issues. Other key actions included approving a medical director contract and increasing sewer capacity in the Corner Store growth area.
- Approved procurement of a consulting firm for a county-wide pay and classification study (4-0)
- Authorized contract with Dr. Jacob Mace as Operational Medical Director for $30,000 per year (4-0)
- Approved use of cash proffer funds to increase sewer pump station capacity in the Corner Store growth area (4-0)
- Approved $176,175 appropriation for School Resource Officer Grant (4-0)
- Approved $7,500 appropriation for Sentara Cares Grant for Parks & Recreation (4-0)
- Approved mutual release of temporary ground lease with the Town of Stanardsville (4-0)
- Approved use of part-time funds to hire a cleaning crew for the Sheriff's Office (4-0)
- Reappointed Steve Bowman as a non-voting member to Jaunt (4-0, 1 abstain)
Emergency Services Advisory Board
The Emergency Services Advisory Board is conducting a public workshop to hold discussions with various county public safety departments. The meeting includes scheduled time for EMS, emergency communications, fire, and sheriff's office representatives.
- Emergency Medical Services Department discussion
- Emergency Communications Center discussion
- Fire Department discussion with Stanardsville, Ruckersville, and Dyke chiefs
- Greene County Sheriff's Office discussion
- Citizen Member discussion with Steve Catalano
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a budget amendment to fund the refinancing of a water supply project and public safety radio equipment. The meeting includes several resolutions to appropriate funds and ratify administrative contracts.
- Public hearing to amend FY22 budget for water supply and treatment project and public safety radio equipment refinancing
- Resolution to appropriate $652,798.85 from state/federal governments and private donations for carryover programs
- Resolution to appropriate $6,495.00 for Animal Shelter donations
- Resolution to ratify the contract of the Interim County Administrator
- Appointment of a member to the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission’s Regional Transit Governance Study steering Committee
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding property leases to Twin Lakes Homeowners Association and Greene Commons, LLC. The Board will also consider abandoning a portion of Jennings Loop and amending the budget to include Greene County Water & Sewer operations.
- Public hearing on leasing public property to Twin Lakes Homeowners Association
- Public hearing on leasing public property to Greene Commons, LLC
- Public hearing on abandoning a portion of Jennings Loop
- Public hearing to amend the budget for Greene County Water & Sewer operations
- First review of a draft Tourist Lodging Registry and sign ordinance revisions
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is conducting a work session for the Comprehensive Plan. This includes a bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure assessment and a review of the Education chapter.
- Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure assessment presented by Isabella O'Brien
- Review of the Education chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
- Ruckersville Advisory Committee report
- Town of Stanardsville information
- Development activity update
Emergency Services Advisory Board
The board will receive departmental reports and updates on training facilities and recruitment. Members will also discuss a draft policy regarding Ice/Cold Water Rescue.
- Draft Ice/Cold Water Rescue Policy
- Training Facility Update
- Recruitment and Retention Update
- Departmental reports from Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications Center, and EMS
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on Seminole Trail. The meeting also includes a vote on supplemental funding for the CSA Program and several departmental presentations.
- Public hearing for Watts of VA, LLC to rezone 0.56 acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to B-3 (Business Highway and High Intensity) on Seminole Trail (RZ#22-003)
- Resolution to accept and appropriate $266,747.00 for the CSA Program
- First review of Public Property lease and MOU with Greene Commons, LLC
- First review of Public Property lease and MOU with Twin Lakes Homeowners Association
- Letter of Support for Safe Streets for All Grant Application with Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding two requests for tourist lodging special use permits. The meeting also includes several resolutions to appropriate grant funds and school nutrition program funding.
- Public hearing for tourist lodging at 215 Mulberry Drive, Stanardsville
- Public hearing for amended permit at 426 Mountain Laurel Pass to add 12 cabins, 4 tiny houses, and a pool
- Appropriation of $645,896.99 for the National School Lunch Program for FY2022
- Appropriation of $456,338.45 for the National School Breakfast Program for FY2022
- Appropriation of $45,000.00 for the Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Solid Waste chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a parcel in Ruckersville.
- Public hearing for RZ#22-003: request by Watts of VA, LLC to rezone 0.56 acres on Seminole Trail from A-1 (Agriculture) to B-3 (Business Highway and High Intensity)
- Comprehensive Plan work session regarding the Solid Waste chapter
Emergency Services Advisory Board
The board will receive departmental reports from local fire companies, EMS, and the Sheriff's Office. Members will discuss updates regarding a training facility, recruitment and retention, and mile markers.
- Training Facility Update
- Recruitment and Retention Update
- Mile Marker Update
- RSA Update
- Reports from Dyke, Ruckersville, and Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Departments
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding noise exceptions, vehicle debris, and the creation of a County Water and Sewer Department. The meeting includes a consent agenda to appropriate various state, insurance, and donation funds.
- Public hearing to create a Greene County Water and Sewer Department following withdrawal from Rapidan Service Authority
- Appropriation of $185,341.00 for RSA litigation legal fees
- Appropriation of $100,000.00 in ARPA funds to the Town of Stanardsville
- Public hearing on ordinance regulating debris and trash escaping from vehicles or trailers
- Public hearing to amend noise ordinance exceptions for public improvements and facilities
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan regarding housing and water supply. Public hearings are scheduled for two tourist lodging requests in Greene County and a proposed zoning ordinance change in the Town of Stanardsville.
- Amendment request for tourist lodging at 426 Mountain Laurel Pass to add a pool, 12 cabins, 4 tiny houses, and a pavilion
- Special use permit request for tourist lodging at 215 Mulberry Drive, Stanardsville
- Proposed ordinance change (OR#22-001) to allow goats, sheep, horses, cows, poultry, bees, and rabbits in various residential districts in the Town of Stanardsville
- Comprehensive Plan work session on Water Supply and Wastewater and Housing
Emergency Services Advisory Board
The board will meet to receive updates from emergency service departments and subcommittees. Discussions include training facilities, recruitment and retention, and call types.
- Training Facility Update
- Recruitment and Retention discussion
- Mile Marker Update
- Call Types discussion
- Reports from Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications Center, and local fire and EMS agencies
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for a convenience store and a revision to the Zoning Ordinance for agricultural meat processing. The meeting also includes funding appropriations for dog sterilization and carryover programs.
- Public hearing on rezoning TMP numbers 60C-(A)-25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 from B-2 to B-3 for a convenience store with fuel pumps
- Public hearing to include Agricultural Meat Processing Facilities in Zoning Ordinance Article 4, A-1
- Resolution to appropriate $80,000.00 for carryover programs
- Resolution to appropriate $531.44 for dog sterilization
- First review of draft Litter and Noise Ordinances and a Purchasing Policy
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on the budget process and a public meeting. The session includes public hearings regarding a land use request for a property in Stanardsville.
- Public hearing for request to rezone 40 acres at 514 Celt Road from R-1 Residential to A-1 Agricultural
- Public hearing for Special Use Permit for 144 units of tourist lodging, restaurant, pool, spa, and meeting facility at 514 Celt Road
- Approval of reassessment contract with Pearson's Appraisal
- Resolution to approve the Secondary Six Year Plan
- Budget process work session
Emergency Services Advisory Board
The board will receive departmental reports and updates on emergency services operations. Discussion items include training facilities, recruitment, and mutual aid.
- Training Facility Update
- Recruitment and Retention
- Mile Marker Update
- Geranium Road Training
- Barboursville Volunteer Fire Company Automatic Mutual Aid
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan's Parks and Recreation section. Public hearings are scheduled for two rezoning requests in Ruckersville and on Celt Road. The body will also hold a work session regarding a proposed small-scale agriculture ordinance for the Town of Stanardsville.
- Rezone request for 4.63 acres at Seminole Trail and Spotswood Trail from B-2 to B-3 for a convenience store with fuel pumps (RZ#22-001)
- Rezone request for 40 acres at 514 Celt Road from R-1 to A-1 (RZ22-002)
- Special use permit request for 144 units of tourist lodging, restaurant, pool, spa, and meeting facility at 514 Celt Road (SUP22-003)
- Work session on small scale agriculture ordinance in the Town of Stanardsville
- Comprehensive Plan work session regarding Parks and Recreation
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to appropriate the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and hold a public hearing on the Secondary Six Year Improvement Plan for 2023-2028. The body will also consider funding agreements and a noise ordinance waiver request from VDOT.
- Appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
- Appropriation of $357,664.03 in CARES Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funding
- Public hearing on the Secondary Six Year Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2023-2028
- VDOT request for a noise ordinance waiver
- Agreement regarding VATI 2022 funding between Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, Firefly, and Greene County
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on ordinances to establish fees for DUI incident responses and a $25.00 jail processing fee. The meeting also includes requests for ARPA funding for an ambulance and stormwater improvements.
- Public hearing on ordinance for DUI incident response reimbursement fees
- Public hearing on $25.00 processing fee for individuals processed into jail
- Public hearing to update penalties for dogs running at large
- Resolution to increase Solid Waste Facility fees
- ARPA funding requests for an ambulance and Stanardsville Streetscape Project stormwater improvements