Louisa public meetings in 2021

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with administrative items, public comment, and several presentations, including updates from Jaunt, LACA, VDOT, and the Water Authority. Action items include authorizing real property acquisitions on Poindexter Road and Industrial Drive, a budget transfer, and a discussion on a coyote bounty. The agenda also includes consent items like a speed study request and a grant appropriation.

• Resolution to acquire real property on Poindexter Road
• Resolution to acquire real property on Industrial Drive
• Discussion on bounty for coyotes in Louisa County
• Resolution for speed/safety study on Route 622 (Moody Town Road)
• Budget transfer from Transportation Investment Fund to Regional Business Park Transportation Enhancements

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the dissolution of the Zion Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department (Company 7) and accepted the transfer of its property and assets to the county. The board also authorized the purchase of two parcels on Industrial Drive, transferred $473,902 for road enhancements at the Regional Business Park, and created a committee to explore a coyote bounty program.

• Approved dissolution of Zion Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department and property transfer (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of real property on Industrial Drive (7-0)
• Transferred $473,902 from Transportation Investment Fund to Regional Business Park Transportation Capital Project (7-0)
• Created committee to work on coyote bounty program (7-0)
• Adopted Utility Solar Development Committee report with proposed ordinance changes (7-0)
• Reappointed Sam Hughes to Industrial Development Authority (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including speed study on Route 622 and DMV grant appropriation (7-0)
• Recognized Robert Babyok Jr. for service (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and two Dominion Energy initiatives: a battery storage (solar) project and a community solar program. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes or public hearings listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
• Discussion of Dominion Energy battery storage (solar) project
• Discussion of Dominion Energy community solar program

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and two Dominion Energy initiatives: a battery storage (solar) project and a community solar program. These are discussion items only, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
• Discussion of Dominion Energy battery storage (solar)
• Discussion of Dominion Energy community solar program

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will organize by electing a chairman and vice-chairman, then hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for Newcomb/Farmhouse 5 LLC and an amendment to the Land Development Regulations. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Public hearing: CUP2021-05 Newcomb/Farmhouse 5 LLC
• Public hearing: LDR2022-01 Amendment to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations (Section 86-109 Matrix Table)

The Louisa County Planning Commission approved an amendment to Chapter 86 of the Land Development Regulations, adding motor vehicle impoundment yards and towing services as industrial uses. The commission also reorganized by electing John Disosway as Chairman and Manning Woodward as Vice Chairman, and approved the bylaws as presented. A public hearing for a conditional use permit was canceled, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved LDR2022-01 amendment to Chapter 86 adding motor vehicle impoundment yards and towing services as industrial uses (7-0)
• Elected John Disosway as Chairman for one-year term (7-0)
• Elected Manning Woodward as Vice Chairman for one-year term (7-0)
• Approved Planning Commission bylaws as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with addition of bylaws under Organization (7-0)
• Approved December 9, 2021 minutes with one correction (7-0)
• Canceled public hearing CUP2021-05 Newcomb/Farmhouse 5 LLC due to administrative reasons

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle administrative items, receive updates from local organizations, and discuss purchasing property on Industrial Drive. A public hearing is scheduled on an ordinance to create the Cutalong II Community Development Authority.

• Public hearing on ordinance creating Cutalong II Community Development Authority
• Discussion on purchase of real property on Industrial Drive
• Resolution approving bills for second half of November 2021
• Resolution authorizing pass-through appropriation for Sheriff's Office Byrne Justice Assistance grant
• Resolution authorizing budget supplement for COVID-19 ARPA SLFRF Municipal Utility Relief Program

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 to approve an ordinance creating the Cutalong II Community Development Authority (CDA), with Supervisors Williams and Barlow voting against. The CDA will finance improvements like roads, sewer, and trails for the proposed development. The board also approved routine items including bills, the consent agenda, and the 2022 holiday schedule.

• Approved ordinance creating Cutalong II Community Development Authority (5-2)
• Approved bills for second half of November 2021
• Adopted consent agenda including 2022 holiday schedule and pass-through appropriations
• Reappointed Mildred Quarles to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
• Certified closed session compliance
• Approved November 22, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, administrative items, and public hearings. Key actions include deciding on a conditional use permit for Aura Power Solar, a truck traffic restriction on Chopping Road and Davis Highway, and abandoning a section of Old Route 208. The board will also consider several contracts and budget supplements, including for the animal shelter fence, school devices, radio maintenance, and fire/rescue projects.

• Conditional use permit request by Aura Power Solar (USA), LLC
• Through truck traffic restriction on Chopping Road (Route 623) and Davis Highway (VA Route 22-208)
• Abandoning Old Route 208 at intersection of Elm Avenue
• Contract for chain link fence construction at Louisa County Animal Shelter Bark Park
• Budget supplement for New Bridge Fire & Rescue Station capital project

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for Aura Power Solar (USA), LLC to build a utility-scale solar facility on 448.9 acres near Mineral, capable of producing up to 94 megawatts. The approval includes 31 conditions and several modifications, including a $500,000 compliance bond and road maintenance requirements. The board also authorized a $600,000 budget supplement for the New Bridge Fire & Rescue Station capital project and tabled a decision on a through-truck traffic restriction on Chopping Road and Davis Highway, forming a working group with the Town of Mineral to study the issue.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP2021-03 for Aura Power Solar (USA), LLC's 94 MW solar project on 448.9 acres near Mineral, with 31 conditions and modifications, by a 6-0-1 vote (Purcell abstaining).
• Authorized a $600,000 budget supplement to the New Bridge Fire & Rescue Station Capital Project, funded from the Long Term School Capital Projects Assigned Fund Balance, by a 7-0 vote.
• Tabled the public hearing on a proposed through-truck traffic restriction on Chopping Road (Route 623) and Davis Highway (VA Route 22-208), and formed a working group including the Town of Mineral, by a 7-0 vote.
• Supported VDOT's action to abandon Old Route 208 from the Primary System of State Highways and requested adding segments to the Secondary System, by a 7-0 vote.
• Adopted the consent agenda, including approving a contract for chain link fence construction at the Animal Shelter Bark Park, the 2022 Holiday Schedule, and a Motorola radio system maintenance contract, by a 7-0 vote.
• Approved the bills for the first half of November 2021, by a 7-0 vote.
• Approved the minutes of the November 1, 2021 meeting, by a 7-0 vote.
• Adopted the November 22, 2021 agenda as amended, removing the 2022 Holiday Schedule from the consent agenda, by a 7-0 vote.

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss transportation and local land use issues with VDOT, and to continue a discussion on towing yards. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion with VDOT on transportation and local land use issues
• Continued discussion on towing yards

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request, two conditional use permits, and two amendments to the Land Development Regulations. They will also consider approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• REZ2021-04: Louisa Mini-Storage LLC rezoning request
• CUP 2021-05: Newcomb/Farmhouse 5 LLC conditional use permit
• CUP04-2021: Two Oaks Solar LLC conditional use permit
• LCR2021-03: Amendments to Chapter 86 regarding motor vehicle impoundment yards and towing services
• LDR2021-04: Amendment to Chapter 86 regarding prohibited signs

The Louisa County Planning Commission approved the conditional use permit (CUP2021-04) for the Two Oaks Solar utility-scale facility, a more or less 1,234-acre project producing up to 118 MWAC, with 31 conditions and amendments, including the removal of the battery storage facility. The commission also approved the rezoning (REZ2021-04) for Louisa Mini-Storage LLC from Industrial (IND) & General Agricultural (A-2) to General Commercial (C-2) with proffers, including hours of operation from 5:00am to 10:00pm, by a 6:1 vote. The request for a conditional use permit (CUP2021-05) by Newcomb/Farmhouse 5 LLC for an Agricultural Operation was deferred to allow time to review animal limitations and setback regulations. The commission also approved amendments to the Land Development Regulations for Motor Vehicle Impoundment Yard & Towing Services and voted to recommend denial of the Prohibited Signs amendment.

• Approved CUP2021-04 for Two Oaks Solar LLC, a 1,234-acre solar facility, with conditions and no battery storage, by a 7:0 vote.
• Approved REZ2021-04 for Louisa Mini-Storage LLC, rezoning to General Commercial (C-2) with proffers and 5:00am-10:00pm hours, by a 6:1 vote.
• Deferred CUP2021-05 for Newcomb/Farmhouse 5 LLC to allow time to review animal limitations and setback regulations.
• Approved LCR2021-03, amendments to Land Development Regulations for Motor Vehicle Impoundment Yard & Towing Services, by a 7:0 vote.
• Voted 4:3 to recommend denial of LDR2021-04, the amendment to prohibit offensive signs in public view.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the agenda and November 18, 2021 minutes, by a 7-0 vote.
• Approved a motion to extend the meeting past 10PM by a 6:1 vote.

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve routine administrative items, including bills and minutes, and consider several resolutions for budget supplements and appropriations. They will also discuss presentations on the Small Business Development Center, Cutalong CDA, and the James River Water Project, and vote on a contract for new holding cells at the General District Court.

• Resolution to approve bills for second half of October 2021
• Resolution authorizing pass-through appropriation to Juvenile Probation for Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act Grant
• Resolution authorizing budget supplement to Holly Grove Rescue Station for sealing parking lot
• Resolution authorizing Blue Ridge Health District to retain FY2021 surplus for COVID-19 vaccination/testing
• Resolution to approve and award contract for new holding cells at Louisa County General District Court

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a $1,643,000 contract with HSL, Inc. dba Loudin Building Systems for construction of new holding cells at the Louisa County General District Court. The board also referred a proposed zoning amendment to the Planning Commission that would prohibit signs displaying vulgar, obscene, indecent, or profane language in public view. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $1,643,000 contract with HSL, Inc. for new court holding cells (7-0)
• Referred zoning amendment prohibiting vulgar/profane signs to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved 2022 TJPDC Legislative Program (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including budget supplements and appropriations (7-0)
• Approved bills for second half of October 2021 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 18, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Appointed Tina Schweikart to Human Services Advisory Board (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including participating in a national opioid settlement, approving budget supplements for school bus driver pay and media production classes, and affirming state review of large solar projects. They will also hold public hearings on adding a subdivision to golf cart routes and a special exception for buffering modifications. The agenda includes routine items like bill approval and appointments.

• Resolution to participate in opioid settlement with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, Janssen
• Budget supplement for school bus driver compensation
• Budget supplement for media production technology classes and equipment
• Public hearing: add Overton Fork Subdivision to golf cart/utility vehicle routes
• Public hearing: Special Exception 2021-01 for Microzyme LLC buffering modification

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved two budget supplements totaling $738,000 for Louisa County Public Schools: $358,000 to increase bus driver starting pay to $21/hour and substitute driver daily rate to $84, and $380,000 for media production technology classes and MiFi devices. The board also affirmed DEQ review of erosion and sediment control plans for solar projects over 5 megawatts, approved a golf cart ordinance for Overton Fork Subdivision, and approved a buffering/screening modification for Bio-Cat. All votes were unanimous (6-0 or 7-0).

• Approved $358,000 budget supplement for school bus driver pay increase (6-0)
• Approved $380,000 budget supplement for media production tech and MiFi devices (6-0)
• Affirmed DEQ review of ESC plans for solar projects >5 MW (7-0)
• Amended code to allow golf carts in Overton Fork Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved buffering/screening modification for Bio-Cat (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including opioid settlement participation (7-0)
• Reappointed Frederick Ross to Transportation Safety Commission, appointed Lilly Bramble and Joanne Hoyle to Commission on Aging (7-0)
• Approved bills for first half of October 2021 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business and hold a public hearing on the Mine & Hemmer Solar Project by Aura Power. The agenda includes approval of minutes and other standard items, but the solar project is the main substantive item for discussion.

• Public hearing on Mine & Hemmer Solar Project (Aura Power)
• Approval of August 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda approval

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request by Louisa Mini-Storage LLC to change property from A-2 and IND to C-2. The commission will also review a variance application from Vallerie Holdings of Virginia LLC and discuss amendments to sign regulations, specifically regarding prohibited signs. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda and minutes.

• Public hearing on REZ2021-04: Louisa Mini-Storage LLC rezoning from A-2 and IND to C-2
• Notification and review of variance application by Vallerie Holdings of Virginia LLC
• Discussion on amendment to sign regulations (prohibited signs)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors is meeting to review its legislative priorities, with introductory remarks from General Assembly representatives. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, introductions, and adjournment.

• Review of Louisa Legislative Priorities
• Introductory remarks by General Assembly representatives

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve routine administrative items, including bills and minutes, and to consider several resolutions on consent. They will also hold public hearings on two tax-related ordinances and receive updates on water and pipeline projects.

• Public hearing on ordinance adding Section 70-16 to Louisa County Code regarding personal property tax returns
• Public hearing on ordinance amending real estate tax relief for elderly or totally disabled (Section 70-35)
• Resolution to award contract for plumbing services
• Resolution to award contract for fire apparatus and ambulance maintenance and repair
• Resolution to approve FY 2023 budget calendar

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the county code changing personal property tax return filing requirements, eliminating the annual filing requirement starting in 2022 unless there is a change in ownership, address, or situs. The board also approved a $3,055 budget supplement for a Freedom of Choice historical marker, with half funded by the Sheriff's Office Foundation. Additionally, the board directed the County Attorney to file a response with the State Corporation Commission regarding the Chickahominy Pipeline, expressing resident concerns and reserving the right to file further arguments.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 70 adding Section 70-16 on personal property tax returns (7-0)
• Approved $3,055 budget supplement for Freedom of Choice Marker (7-0)
• Directed County Attorney to file response on Chickahominy Pipeline with SCC (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 70 Section 70-35 modifying Tax Relief Sliding Scale for elderly/disabled (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including contracts for plumbing, fire apparatus maintenance, and phone system upgrade (7-0)
• Approved bills for second half of September 2021 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, administrative items, and a public comment period. They will vote on several resolutions, including the county's 2022 legislative platform, budget supplements for firefighter hiring and retention, and school funding. A public hearing is scheduled to amend the personnel chapter of the county code.

• Resolution approving the 2022 Legislative Platform
• Budget supplements for SAFER grant firefighter hiring and recruitment/retention
• Budget supplements for Louisa County Public Schools (electric buses, CARES Act, ESSER II)
• Contract award for telecommunications ordinance consulting
• Public hearing to add § 58-4 to Chapter 58 (Personnel)

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a one-time $3,000 bonus for full-time sworn deputies and $1,500 for part-time deputies, funded by state and federal sources. They also approved multiple budget supplements, including $1.9 million for firefighter hiring and $530,000 for electric school buses. The board directed staff to advertise a public hearing on restricting through truck traffic on Chopping and Chalklevel roads.

• Approved $3,000 bonus for full-time deputies and $1,500 for part-time deputies (7-0)
• Authorized $1,897,410 SAFER grant for hiring 10 firefighters/EMTs (7-0)
• Authorized $494,875.84 SAFER grant for volunteer recruitment and retention (7-0)
• Approved $530,000 for two electric school buses (7-0)
• Approved $2,467,500 for unfinished learning programs (7-0)
• Approved $1,601,823 for CRRSA/ESSER II allowable uses (7-0)
• Directed staff to advertise public hearing on truck route restrictions for Chopping and Chalklevel roads (7-0)
• Approved legislative platform for 2022 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support a regional fiber broadband project, committing up to $8,949,000 in local matching funds. They also approved a proffer amendment for the Cooke Industrial Rail Park to allow solar development, and rezoned land for Bio-Cat's expansion. Several other resolutions were passed, including the purchase of a used ladder truck and a contract modification for financial software.

• Approved up to $8,949,000 in local matching funds for Firefly broadband project (7-0)
• Approved proffer amendment to allow solar at Cooke Industrial Rail Park (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 23.43 acres for Bio-Cat expansion to I-2 (7-0)
• Approved $425,000 purchase of used ladder truck (7-0)
• Approved $120,000 sale of surplus property in Patrick Henry District (7-0)
• Approved contract modification for financial software, net savings $26,273 (7-0)
• Approved $65,000 for new landfill equipment (7-0)
• Approved $51,430.69 modification to radio system contract (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission approved a proffer amendment (REZ2021-02) for the Louisa County Industrial Development Authority, allowing a utility-scale solar facility in the Cooke Industrial Park. The commission also approved a rezoning request (REZ2021-03) for Microzyme LLC to change zoning from C-2 to I-2 GAOD for Bio-Cat's expansion. Both decisions were made with specific vote tallies.

• Approved proffer amendment REZ2021-02 for solar facility in Cooke Industrial Park (4-2)
• Approved rezoning REZ2021-03 for Microzyme LLC from C-2 to I-2 GAOD (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2021 meeting with corrections (6-0)
• Suspended rules to hear public comment on towing yard regulations (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with administrative items, public comment, and several action items. Key business includes approving July 2021 bills, a consent agenda with resolutions on opioid settlement funds and a gas contract, and a public hearing on a conditional use permit for Energix Aditya, LLC. The board will also consider de-appropriating budgets for the Mineral Volunteer Rescue Station and amending tax and district ordinances.

• Resolution to approve bills for July 2021 (FY21 and FY22)
• Resolution to approve Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Settlement Allocation MOU
• Resolution to award contract for liquefied petroleum gas services
• Ordinance to amend Section 70-8 on farm machinery and products personal property tax
• Conditional Use Permit CUP02-2021 for Energix Aditya, LLC

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for a utility-scale solar generation facility (up to 11 MW AC) on a 94.67-acre parcel (TMP42-86A) near the intersection of Davis Highway and School Bus Road, with a 6-1 vote (Barnes dissenting). The board also approved de-appropriating remaining FY2021 and FY2022 operational and maintenance budgets for the Mineral Volunteer Rescue Station (6-1, Barlow dissenting), and approved an ordinance amendment adding forest harvesting and silvicultural equipment to the personal property tax exemption. All other agenda items, including consent items, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP02-2021 for Energix Aditya, LLC solar facility, up to 11 MW AC on 94.67 acres (6-1)
• Authorized de-appropriation of remaining FY2021 and FY2022 budgets for Mineral Volunteer Rescue Station (6-1)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 70-8 adding forest harvesting and silvicultural equipment to personal property tax exemption (7-0)
• Approved addition of 96.708 acres (parcel 70-51) to Yanceyville Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Klockner Pentaplast performance agreement and Rappahannock Juvenile Center budget transfer (7-0)
• Approved bills for July 2021 (FY21 and FY22) (7-0)
• Appointed Frank Grosch to JABA Board of Directors (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2021 regular meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will meet to consider a code amendment adding a 96.708-acre parcel to the Yanceyville Agricultural and Forestal District, along with discussions on towing yard regulations, a variance application, and the November meeting date. The agenda includes a public hearing for the AFD addition and other business items.

• Public hearing: Code amendment to add 96.708 acres (parcel 70-51) to Yanceyville AFD, owned by Joshua 19 LLC
• Discussion: Amending Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations regarding towing yards
• Discussion: Notification and review of variance application by Vallerie Holdings LLC
• Discussion: Setting November Planning Commission meeting date

The Louisa County Planning Commission approved adding a 96.708-acre parcel owned by Joshua 19 LLC to the Yanceyville Agricultural and Forestal District, with a 7-0 vote. The commission also discussed a potential amendment to Chapter 86 to allow towing yards, but took no action, directing staff to research and bring back examples. The November meeting was rescheduled to November 18.

• Approved addition of 96.708-acre parcel (TMP 70-51) to Yanceyville AFD (7-0)
• Directed staff to research towing yard ordinance and bring back examples (no vote)
• Rescheduled November meeting to November 18 (all in favor)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with 15 resolutions, including withdrawing from one criminal justice training center and joining another, plus several budget and capital project approvals. The board will also vote on an incentives package performance agreement with Get Captive, LLC and GW & FW Holdings, LLC, and discuss Jaunt funding.

• Resolution approving incentives package performance agreement with Get Captive, LLC and GW & FW Holdings, LLC
• Resolution authorizing notice of withdrawal from Rappahannock Criminal Justice Training Center and request to join Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Regional Training Center
• Resolution authorizing replacement of fire engine
• Resolution authorizing budget supplement for CARES Act grant funding for licensed daycare centers
• Resolution to adjust compensation in Sheriff's Department

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a $492,700 budget supplement to address salary compression in the Sheriff's Department, funded from the General Fund Balance. They also approved a $275,756 supplement for three additional Fire & EMS personnel, funded from revenue recovery fund balance. The board adopted the consent agenda, including resolutions to withdraw from one criminal justice training center and join another, and approved a $4,500 pass-through grant for the Louisa Arts Center. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except for a closed session certification vote with one abstention.

• Approved $492,700 budget supplement for Sheriff's Department salary compression, funded from General Fund Balance.
• Approved $275,756 budget supplement for three additional Fire & EMS personnel, funded from revenue recovery fund balance.
• Adopted consent agenda including withdrawal from Rappahannock Criminal Justice Training Center and joining Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Regional Training Center.
• Approved $4,500 pass-through appropriation for Louisa Arts Center grant from Virginia Commission for the Arts.
• Approved bills for the second half of June 2021.
• Approved minutes of the June 21, 2021 meeting.
• Entered closed session to discuss a prospective business and potential contract awards, and certified the closed session as compliant with Virginia law.
• Pulled resolution recognizing Dr. Manzari from consent agenda for modification and approval at August 2nd meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle routine administrative items, approve bills, and act on a consent agenda that includes taking Breezywood Lane into the state highway system, budget amendments, and several appropriations. They will also discuss a water authority update, Jaunt funding, and a possible tax exemption for farm machinery, and hold public hearings on a conditional use permit and a code amendment.

• Resolution to take Breezywood Lane (Route 643) into the Secondary System of Highways
• Resolution to repeal the COVID-19 state of emergency declared March 13, 2020
• Discussion on amending Louisa County Code Section 70-8 to exempt farm machinery, farm animals, and farm products from personal property tax
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP02-2021 for Energix Aditya, LLC
• Resolution to fund teacher stipends and salaries for Virtual Academy teachers

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted 7-0 to end the local state of emergency declared on March 13, 2020, due to COVID-19, effective June 30, 2021. The board also voted 7-0 to adopt a resolution disagreeing with amendments to the Virginia Overtime Wage Act (HB2063) that restrict Fire and EMS employees from volunteering, and to request an Attorney General's opinion on the matter. Additionally, the board approved advertising an amendment to exempt farm machinery, animals, and products from personal property tax, and approved a public hearing amendment to prohibit dogs running at large in all sections of Reedy Creek Subdivision.

• Approved ending the local COVID-19 state of emergency, effective June 30, 2021 (7-0 vote).
• Adopted a resolution opposing Virginia Overtime Wage Act amendments (HB2063) that restrict Fire and EMS employee volunteering, and requested an Attorney General's opinion (7-0 vote).
• Approved advertising an amendment to Louisa County Code Section 70-8 to exempt farm machinery, animals, and certain farm products from personal property tax (7-0 vote).
• Approved an amendment to Chapter 14, Section 14-29 (a) (18) to prohibit dogs running at large in all sections of Reedy Creek Subdivision (7-0 vote).
• Approved the consent agenda, including resolutions for taking Breezywood Lane into the highway system, budget amendments, and contract awards (7-0 vote).
• Approved the bills for the first half of June 2021 (7-0 vote).
• Approved the minutes of the June 7, 2021 regular meeting (7-0 vote).
• Adopted the June 21, 2021 agenda as amended, removing several items and adding a resolution on HB2063 (7-0 vote).

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, administrative items, and several public hearings. Key actions include approving the six-year road construction plan, creating a C-PACE financing program, and establishing the Trevilian Station Agricultural and Forestal District. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as contracts for sheriff's vehicle maintenance, insurance, and child day care services.

• Resolution approving Six-Year Plan for Secondary Road System Construction
• Ordinance creating Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Financing and Resiliency Program
• Ordinance to create Trevilian Station Agricultural and Forestal District
• Resolution to approve sale of surplus real property in Patrick Henry District
• Contract awards for sheriff's vehicle repair, insurance, and child day care services

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting on June 7, 2021, and took several actions. The Board approved a new Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing program, created the Trevilian Station Agricultural and Forestal District, and amended the existing Green Springs Agricultural and Forestal District. It also approved a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility and private school, approved the Six-Year Plan for secondary roads, and declared a 32-acre parcel in the Patrick Henry District as surplus for sale.

• Approved C-PACE financing and resiliency program ordinance, effective July 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Created Trevilian Station Agricultural and Forestal District, including additional parcels from Stephen and Kimberly Warner (7-0)
• Amended Green Springs Agricultural and Forestal District to include additional parcels (7-0)
• Approved CUP2021-01 for Sheila Thurston for an assisted living facility and private school with conditions (7-0)
• Approved Version 1 of the Six-Year Plan for Secondary Roads (2021/2022-2026/2027) and Construction Priority List (7-0)
• Declared 32-acre surplus property (Tax Map Parcel 67-28A) in Patrick Henry District for sale to highest offer (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for sheriff's vehicle repair, insurance, and child day care services (7-0)
• Appointed Alayna Whitlock to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and Gloria Pope to Commission on Aging (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors is meeting to handle administrative items, including approving bills and consent agenda items, and will discuss a vaccination update and Chamber of Commerce presentation. They will also consider a resolution to request a waiver for split precincts in the November 2021 election, and hold public hearings on amending the county code for boards and commissions and the Ferncliff Growth Area Overlay District land development regulations.

• Resolution to approve bills for first half of May 2021
• Resolution authorizing LCSO vehicle replacement capital project for FY2022
• Resolution to approve and award contract for portable toilets
• Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2-70 (boards and commissions)
• Resolution amending Chapter 86, Ferncliff Growth Area Overlay District

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the Ferncliff Growth Area Overlay District, extending it to include the Ferncliff Business Park. The board also approved a waiver request for split precincts in the November 2021 election, and amended the county code to give the Industrial Development Authority airport-related powers. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ferncliff Growth Area Overlay District amendment (7-0)
• Approved waiver request for split precincts in November 2021 election (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 2, Section 2-70 granting IDA airport powers (6-1, Gentry opposed)
• Approved bills for first half of May 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including LCSO vehicle replacement project and portable toilet contract (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Appointed Bo Bundrick to J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Board (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission approved several zoning amendments and conditional use permits, including a utility-scale solar facility for Energix Aditya, LLC, and amendments to the Ag/Forestal Districts for Green Springs and Trevilian Station. The solar facility was approved with conditions, including a 5-2 vote, while the zoning amendments passed unanimously. The commission also recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility and private school.

• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 86-501 for Green Springs Ag/Forestal District (unanimous)
• Approved new Ag/Forestal District for Trevilian Station (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of CUP2021-01 for assisted living facility and private school (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of amendment to expand Ferncliff Growth Overlay District (unanimous)
• Approved CUP02-2021 for Energix solar facility with conditions (5-2)
• Approved minutes of Feb 25 and Mar 11, 2021 meetings

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Improvement Plan and Operations and Maintenance budgets, along with several budget transfers and a COVID-19 utility relief supplement. They will also hold public hearings on ordinances amending real estate tax relief for the elderly or totally disabled and an administrative code section. The agenda includes recognitions, a Commission on Aging update, and routine consent items.

• Resolution to appropriate FY2022 Capital Improvement Plan budget
• Resolution to appropriate FY2022 Operations and Maintenance budget
• Resolution for budget transfer to Fire and EMS for new gear and uniforms
• Resolution for budget supplement for COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program
• Public hearing on ordinance amending real estate tax relief for elderly or totally disabled (Chapter 70, Sections 70-33(5) & 70-35)

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Improvement Plan and Operations and Maintenance budgets, and authorized a $50,000 transfer to Fire & EMS for new gear. The Board also amended the real estate tax relief ordinance for the elderly or totally disabled, raising the net worth limit from $100,000 to $200,000 and the related amount from $1,000 to $2,000. All votes were 7-0.

• Appropriated FY2022 Capital Improvement Plan Budget (7-0)
• Appropriated FY2022 Operations and Maintenance Budget (7-0)
• Authorized $50,000 budget transfer to Fire & EMS for new gear and uniforms (7-0)
• Authorized $2,163.85 CARES Municipal Utility Relief supplement (7-0)
• Approved contracts with Draper Aden Associates and Timmons Group for engineering consulting (7-0)
• Amended elderly/disabled tax relief net worth limit from $100,000 to $200,000 (7-0)
• Amended Mechanicsville Precinct voting place name to include Living Grace Church (7-0)
• Voted not to hold mid-month meetings in July and August (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on April 19, 2021, to consider several resolutions, including adopting the FY2022 operational and maintenance budget, the capital improvement plan, and the tax levy. They will also hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a solar project, a zoning definition amendment, and a modification to an existing conditional use permit. The agenda includes administrative items, recognitions, and discussions on setback compliance and marijuana legislation.

• Resolution to adopt FY2022 tax levy for real estate, tangible personal property, merchant's capital, and machinery and tools
• Resolution to adopt FY2022 operational and maintenance budget
• Resolution to adopt FY2022 capital improvement plan budget
• Public hearing on CUP2020-06 for Apple Grove Solar, LLC conditional use permit
• Public hearing on ZTA2021-01 zoning definition amendment for 'substantially the same'

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2022 operational budget of $121,360,450 and a $7,414,840 capital improvement plan, both by 7-0 votes. The Board approved a conditional use permit for the Apple Grove Solar facility (15 MW) by a 4-2-1 vote, with two supervisors opposed and one abstaining. Tax levies for FY2022 were set, including $0.72 per $100 for real estate and $2.43 for personal property. The Board also approved a bond support agreement for an airport hangar project (6-1) and amended the zoning definition of 'substantially the same' (7-0).

• Adopted FY2022 operational budget of $121,360,450 (7-0)
• Adopted FY2022 capital improvement plan budget of $7,414,840 (7-0)
• Approved Apple Grove Solar conditional use permit, 15 MW, 111 acres (4-2-1, Barnes and Adams no, Purcell abstaining)
• Set FY2022 tax levies: real estate $0.72/$100, personal property $2.43/$100, business personal property $1.90/$100, machinery/tools $1.90/$100, merchant's capital $0.65/$100, aircraft $0.48/$100 (7-0)
• Approved bond support agreement for airport hangar project, up to $600,000 (6-1, Gentry against)
• Approved zoning definition amendment for 'substantially the same' (7-0)
• Approved second modification to CUP2016-01 for Kinetic Endeavors triathlon events (7-0)
• Approved bills for first half of April 2021 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed real property tax increase for Fiscal Year 2022. The board will also discuss county-wide classified salaries and consider several resolutions, including authorizing construction of an animal exercise yard at the animal shelter and requesting speed/safety studies on two roads.

• Public hearing on proposed real property tax increase for FY2022
• Discussion on county-wide classified salaries
• Resolution authorizing construction of an animal exercise yard at the Louisa County Animal Shelter
• Resolution requesting speed/safety study on Route 745 (Tisdale Rd) and Route 208 (Courthouse Road)
• Resolution authorizing supplemental appropriation to Children's Services Act funding

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved advertising an ordinance amendment to increase the net worth threshold for elderly and disabled tax relief from $100,000 to $200,000. The board also voted to flat-fund Region Ten in FY22, redirecting the additional $90,308 they requested to schools for crisis counselors. Additionally, the board authorized construction of an animal exercise yard at the shelter and supported three federal community funding project applications.

• Approved advertising ordinance amendment increasing elderly/disabled tax relief net worth threshold to $200,000 (7-0)
• Voted to flat fund Region Ten in FY22, giving $90,308 to schools for crisis counselors (7-0)
• Authorized construction of animal exercise yard at shelter, not to exceed $54,000 (7-0)
• Supported federal community funding application for new Lake Anna fire and rescue facility (6-1, Gentry against)
• Supported federal community funding application for Lake Anna wastewater treatment plant acquisition/upgrade (6-1, Gentry against)
• Supported federal community funding application for Habitat for Humanity affordable housing project (6-1, Gentry against)
• Approved bills for second half of March 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including speed/safety studies on Routes 745 and 208 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to receive information from VDOT about the draft Secondary Six-Year Plan (SSYP) for FY2022. VDOT's Louisa Residency Engineer presented projected allocations, road listings, and recommendations, noting that funds can only be used on unpaved roads with at least 50 vehicles per day. The board discussed the prioritized roads but took no formal action, and the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

• Heard VDOT presentation on the draft Secondary Six-Year Plan for Louisa County
• Discussed prioritized roads: Route 617, 645, 698, 716, 735, and 1046
• No formal action taken on the plan
• Adjourned the special meeting at 4:55 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted 7-0 to authorize the County Administrator to modify, update, and execute mutual aid agreements, with input from the Fire & EMS Chief and the Board Chairman. The Board also approved a resolution requesting up to $650,000 in Economic Development Access funding from the Commonwealth Transportation Board for road improvements at the Shannon Hill Regional Business Park. All other agenda items, including consent agenda resolutions and appointments, were approved unanimously.

• Authorized County Administrator to modify/update/execute mutual aid agreements (7-0)
• Requested up to $650,000 EDA funding for Shannon Hill access road (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including insurance contract renewal and multiple pass-through appropriations (7-0)
• Approved bills for first half of March 2021 (7-0)
• Appointed Chad Hensley to Broadband Authority, reappointed others to various boards (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 1, 2021 budget worksession and regular meeting (7-0)
• Adopted agenda with added discussions on trash and redistricting (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission voted 6-0 to forward ZTA2021-01, a zoning ordinance text amendment clarifying the phrase 'substantially the same,' to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval and specific changes. The amendment aims to reduce subjectivity in determining if denied or withdrawn land use applications can be reconsidered before the 12-month limitation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only routine approvals and adjournment.

• Approved consent agenda including February 25, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Forwarded ZTA2021-01 zoning text amendment to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors held a budget worksession and approved funding for numerous agencies for Fiscal Year 2022, including the Library, community colleges, and regional organizations. The Board denied funding to Med Flight and The Journey Home, and directed staff to work with Region Ten on their request. The Board also referred a review of impact fees on new construction to the Finance Committee.

• Approved FY22 funding for required agencies: Rappahannock Juvenile Center, Central Virginia Regional Jail, Department of Health (7-0)
• Approved FY22 funding for Transportation Safety Commission, Lake Anna Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging (7-0)
• Approved FY22 funding for Louisa Re-entry Council (7-0)
• Approved FY22 funding for J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Piedmont Virginia Community College (7-0)
• Approved FY22 funding for Louisa Arts Center, Ag Fair, Historical Society, Resource Council, Thomas Jefferson EMS Council, JABA, OAR, SHE, Adult Community Education (7-0)
• Denied FY22 funding for Med Flight (7-0)
• Approved FY22 funding for Library as requested (6-1)
• Denied FY22 funding for The Journey Home (4-3)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with administrative items, consent agenda, and public hearings. Key actions include authorizing a $9 million school bond, a budget supplement for water/sewer/gas utility design, and a presentation from Dominion North Anna Power Station. The meeting also includes approvals of minutes, bills, and several resolutions.

• Resolution authorizing $9,000,000 General Obligation School Bond for Virginia Public School Authority
• Budget supplement for Water, Sewer, and Gas Utility Design and Easement Acquisition Capital Project
• Budget supplement for Mineral Volunteer Fire Department Capital Project
• Supplemental appropriation to Children's Services Act Funding
• Resolution requesting funding for Lake Anna Advisory Committee from County of Orange

The Board of Supervisors approved a $2.5 million budget supplement for water, sewer, and natural gas utility design and easement acquisition to serve the Shannon Hill growth area, with one abstention. They also approved a $9 million school bond for Jouett Elementary School improvements, a broadband MOU with utility partners, and a $5,000 appropriation for soil work for a new fire and EMS station.

• Approved $2.5 million budget supplement for Shannon Hill utility design and easement acquisition (6-0-1, Purcell abstained).
• Approved resolution authorizing up to $9 million general obligation school bond for Jouett Elementary School addition and HVAC replacement (7-0).
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, Firefly Fiber Broadband, and Dominion Energy for countywide broadband (7-0).
• Appointed committee and authorized $5,000 for soil work for New Bridge Fire & EMS station (7-0).
• Approved consent agenda including budget supplements for Mineral Volunteer Fire Department and Fire and EMS COVID-19 grant, and recognitions (7-0).
• Approved bills for second half of February 2021 (7-0).
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 budget worksession and regular meeting (7-0).
• Adopted agenda as amended, adding broadband MOU and New Bridge Fire & EMS discussion (7-0).

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed ordinance to ban panhandling in highways and an amendment to the county zoning ordinance. They will also consider approving a memorandum of understanding with LA Resort, LLC, and award a contract for refrigerant recovery services.

• Public hearing: Ordinance enacting Louisa County Code Sec. 74-21, restricting handbills, soliciting, and panhandling in highways
• Public hearing: Ordinance amending the Louisa County Zoning Ordinance
• Resolution approving MOU between Louisa County and LA Resort, LLC
• Resolution to approve and award contracts for refrigerant recovery services
• Resolution to approve bills for first half of February 2021

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors met for a budget worksession on February 16, 2021, to discuss outside agency funding requests for fiscal year 2022. No formal decisions or votes were made; the board provided feedback and requested additional information from agencies. The next worksession is scheduled for March 1, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the worksession
• Scheduled next budget worksession for March 1, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding with LA Resort, LLC for the Lake Anna Resort project, including a wastewater treatment plant upgrade. The board also enacted a panhandling ordinance and approved amendments to the zoning ordinance, including removing certain growth area overlays. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved MOU with LA Resort, LLC for Lake Anna Resort and WWTP upgrade (7-0)
• Enacted Sec. 74-21 prohibiting handbills, solicitation, and sales on highways (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments, removing growth overlays in Louisa and Ferncliff areas (7-0)
• Approved bills for first half of February 2021 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including refrigerant recovery services contract (7-0)
• Appointed Tyler Fabling to Broadband Authority (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission voted 7-0 to forward a conditional use permit application for the Apple Grove Solar facility to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval, including amended conditions and an additional condition addressing white space and owner control. The commission also voted 6-1 to forward the Capital Improvements Plan FY2021-2040 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a discussion on towing yards and a proposed zoning text amendment, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Forwarded Apple Grove Solar CUP2020-06 to Board of Supervisors with approval recommendation (7-0)
• Found Apple Grove Solar CUP2020-06 in conformance with 2040 Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Forwarded Capital Improvements Plan FY2021-2040 to Board of Supervisors with approval recommendation (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including January 14, 2021 minutes with corrections (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:04 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors authorized a temporary $400,000 loan to the Industrial Development Authority for construction of a corporate hangar at the airport, with a 5-1-1 vote. The board also voted 4-2-1 to place a pool back in the capital improvement plan for FY27 construction and start a $400K savings plan in FY22. Several consent agenda items were approved, including a speed/safety study on Route 674 and a prepayment for a Mineral VFD tanker purchase.

• Authorized $400K temporary loan to IDA for corporate hangar (5-1-1)
• Placed pool in CIP for FY27 construction with $400K FY22 savings plan (4-2-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Route 674 speed/safety study and Mineral VFD tanker prepayment (7-0)
• Approved bills for second half of January 2021 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 19, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Appointed Raymar Byrd to Community Policy Management Team (7-0)
• Reappointed Doug Smith to Louisa County Water Authority (7-0)
• Adopted closed session certification resolutions (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted 6-0-1 to appropriate $100,000 from the general fund balance for the Sheriff's Office to purchase a new patrol boat, with Mr. Barnes abstaining. The Board also authorized a $136,416 budget transfer for additional Emergency Medical Services personnel, directed staff to draft a panhandling prohibition amendment, and voted to advertise a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan update. All other agenda items, including consent agenda items and appointments, were approved unanimously.

• Appropriated $100,000 for new Sheriff's patrol boat (6-0-1, Barnes abstaining)
• Authorized $136,416 budget transfer for additional EMS personnel (6-0)
• Directed staff to prepare draft panhandling prohibition amendment (6-1, Gentry against)
• Advertised public hearing on Comprehensive Plan update ordinances (6-0)
• Approved bills for first half of January 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including school budget supplements and CARES Act funding (7-0)
• Reappointed Pat Hanley to Management Oversight Group; appointed Wanda Colvin to Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Center Board (7-0)
• Referred Board compensation review to Finance Committee (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual organizational meeting to appoint a chairman and vice chairman, set 2021 meeting dates, and amend bylaws. The board will also discuss panhandling in the county, approve bills for late December 2020, and consider several resolutions including a contract for drywall, carpentry, and painting services, a pass-through appropriation for a Violence Against Women grant, and budget transfers for school capital projects and fire/EMS radio replacement.

• Resolution to appoint chairman and vice chairman for 2021
• Resolution to approve and award a contract for drywall, carpentry and painting services
• Resolution authorizing pass-through appropriation for Violence Against Women (V-Stop) Grant to Commonwealth Attorney's Office
• Discussion on panhandling in Louisa County
• Resolution authorizing budget transfer to Fire & Emergency Medical Services Radio System Replacement Capital Project

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors held its annual organizational meeting, appointing Robert F. Babyok Jr. as Chairman (4-3) and Duane A. Adams as Vice Chairman (4-1-2) for 2021. The board also approved the 2021 meeting schedule, amended bylaws, and transferred $2,616,322 to a school capital reserve fund. A discussion on panhandling led to a directive for staff to draft example ordinances.

• Appointed Robert F. Babyok Jr. as Chairman for 2021 (4-3)
• Appointed Duane A. Adams as Vice Chairman for 2021 (4-1-2)
• Approved 2021 meeting dates and times (7-0)
• Approved bylaws amendment as presented (7-0)
• Transferred $2,616,322 from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund for school capital projects (7-0)
• Approved $270,000 supplemental appropriation for Children's Services Act (7-0)
• Approved $310,000 budget transfer for Fire & EMS radio system replacement (7-0)
• Directed staff to draft example panhandling ordinances (7-0)