Madison public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board authorized a contract with Loudin Building Systems for a new Hoover Ridge maintenance building and approved Supplemental Appropriation #19 to fund the $425,000 project. It also approved Supplemental Appropriation #20 for the Outdoor Recreation Center change order and adopted the 2026 National Burn Awareness Week proclamation. The consent agenda, including the December 9 minutes and a $39,600 school board appropriation, was approved, and the agenda was amended to remove the Topping Committee item and add a silviculture hearing.

• Approved contract with Loudin Building Systems for Hoover Ridge building (unanimous aye)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation #19 for Hoover Ridge project (unanimous aye)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation #20 for Outdoor Recreation Center change order (unanimous aye)
• Adopted 2026 National Burn Awareness Week proclamation (unanimous aye)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes and $39,600 school board appropriation (unanimous aye)
• Amended agenda: removed Topping Committee Fund Request, added Silviculture hearing (unanimous aye)
• Forewent January 13 silviculture public hearing, to be addressed at April 7 hearing (board agreement)
• Scheduled organizational meeting for Jan 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (informational)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct workshops to discuss a rezoning request, two special use permits for a duplex and an event venue, and a proposed ordinance for rural contractor uses.

• Case No. RZ-11-25-01: John Wright request to rezone tax map 46-39A from A-1/C-1 to A-1
• Case No. SU-12-25-1: Hal Mayer request to convert a home to a duplex at 4185 Orange Rd
• Case No. SU-12-25-2: Eden Ridge request for an event venue at 868 Novum Church Rd
• Case No. ZOA-11-25-01: Proposed Rural Services/Contractor Use ordinance for rural businesses
• Case No. ZOA-05-25-01: Al Esh proposed changes to Article 7 (residential multiple family R-3)

The commission confirmed a quorum and unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the November 19 and December 3, 2025 meetings. No other actions were decided during this workshop.

• Adopt agenda as presented (unanimous, all members aye)
• Adopt minutes from November 19, 2025 (unanimous, all members aye)
• Adopt minutes from December 3, 2025 (unanimous, all members aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals will adopt the agenda and adopt the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one for 151 Blakeys Frye Ln (Case V-10-25-2) and another for a parcel on Elly Road (Case V-10-25-3). Both cases are being tabled for 30 days to allow the applicants to appear in person at the December meeting.

• Case V-10-25-2: variance request for 151 Blakeys Frye Ln (tax map 49‑31) to create a non‑conforming lot – motion to table for 30 days
• Case V-10-25-3: variance request for property on Elly Road (tax map 50‑21) – motion to table for 30 days
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of previous minutes from November 18, 2025

The Board of Zoning Appeals adopted the agenda and the November 18 minutes. It recommended Jessica Davis be reappointed as an alternate. The board denied Hiram Blakey’s variance request and approved Edward Williams’ variance with a two‑year condition. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda with addition (unanimous ayes)
• Approved November 18 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Recommended Jessica Davis reappointment as alternate (unanimous ayes)
• Denied variance request Case V-10-25-2 (Blakey) (unanimous ayes)
• Approved variance request Case V-10-25-3 (Williams) with two‑year condition (unanimous ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)

Board of Supervisors

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from 11/25/2025 and 12/03/2025, and consider a supplemental appropriation for FY26 donations. New business includes a presentation of the FY27 budget calendar by the Finance Director, a request for a letter of support from state aging agencies, and a resolution to recognize the county as a distinct tourism region. Additional items cover a VDOT quarterly presentation, RSA policy recommendations, and other updates.

• Approve Minutes: 11/25/2025 & 12/03/2025
• Supplemental Appropriation #17 – FY26 Donations
• FY27 Budget Calendar – Finance Director
• Letter of Support requested by Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Encompass Community Supports
• Recognition as a Distinct Tourism Region – Resolution #2025-24

Supervisor Dawson moved to approve the agenda as presented and Supervisor Jewett seconded. All five supervisors present voted aye, with no nay votes. The agenda was adopted. No other substantive actions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Madison County Board of Equalization will meet to hear a new business case regarding a tax appeal. The board will also review the adoption of the agenda and the approval of minutes from November 10, 2025.

• Tax appeal case: Samantha Galina, Tax Map 29-91A Record #1948

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting to discuss an ordinance amendment regarding chemicals in photovoltaic panels. The proposed change would allow panels containing cadmium or amorphous silicon if they are manufactured in the United States, in order to comply with SB1165.

• Public hearing on Case No. ZOA-10-25-01 to modify chemical restrictions for solar panels
• Proposed modification of bylaws to remove the nominating committee requirement for officer selection
• Discussion of Case No. ZOA-05-25-03 regarding Zoning Ordinance 5-2-1 and 5-1-1
• Review of Case No. ZOA-05-25-01 (Al Esh) regarding R-3 residential multiple family zoning
• Rezoning request Case No. RZ-11-25-01 for John Wright to change tax map 46-39A from A-1/C-1 to A-1

The Madison County Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance Amendment #2025-ZOA-10-25-01, updating the zoning code to require photovoltaic panels to be free of harmful chemicals and to be sourced from the United States. The amendment passed unanimously (5-0). The meeting agenda and adjournment were also approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment #2025-ZOA-10-25-01 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Madison County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to modify the Commercial Solar Energy Facility Ordinance. The proposed changes aim to comply with state law regarding the use of domestically manufactured photovoltaic panels.

• Public hearing on ordinance amendment for solar energy facilities
• Modification of bylaws to remove nominating committee requirement
• Upcoming workshop on zoning ordinance text amendments
• Upcoming workshop on rural services/contractor use ordinance
• Upcoming workshop on rezoning request for tax map 46-39A

The commission established a quorum and adopted its agenda. It recommended the photovoltaic panel ordinance amendment (Case No. ZOA-10-25-01) to the Board of Supervisors. Commissioners approved a bylaws amendment that eliminates the requirement for a nominating committee, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Recommended photovoltaic panel ordinance amendment to Board (7-0)
• Amended bylaws to remove nominating committee requirement (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Preliminary Development Review Committee

The Preliminary Development Review Committee will hold exploratory meetings regarding two special permit requests in Agricultural (A-1) zoning districts. The body will discuss the feasibility of a duplex and an event venue on separate properties.

• Exploratory meeting for a duplex at 4185 Orange Rd (1.489 acres)
• Exploratory meeting for an event venue at 868 Novum Church Rd (152.624 acres)

The Preliminary Development Review Committee approved its agenda and the October 7, 2025 minutes. It voted to move a duplex conversion request for 4185 Orange Rd and an event venue request for 868 Novum Church Rd forward to the Planning Commission. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved duplex proposal at 4185 Orange Rd to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Moved event venue proposal at 868 Novum Church Rd to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Madison County Economic Development Committee will review past meeting minutes, discuss updates on current projects like data centers and a warehouse, and address the 2026 strategic plan. The committee will also consider a policy update on the treatment plant and potential new business opportunities.

• Review of minutes from May 13, May 27, June 24, July 9, July 22, August 7, August 12, and September 23
• Updates on current projects: Chick-Fil-A, Data Centers, Warehouse, and Tourism
• Discussion on Treatment Plant Policy
• Strategic Plan for 2026
• Committee Membership discussion

The Economic Development Committee adopted its meeting agenda. It also approved the consent‑agenda minutes for a series of prior meetings held from May through September 2025. Several future actions were discussed, but no further formal decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (no vote tally provided)
• Approved consent‑agenda minutes for multiple prior meetings (May 13 2025 through September 23 2025; all eligible members voted)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a new livestock ordinance and review supplemental appropriation requests for the School Board and Parks & Recreation. The meeting also includes a tax exempt request for forestry mulching equipment and a permit renewal for Mountain View Nursing Home.

• Public hearing on Livestock Ordinance #2025-9
• Supplemental Appropriation #15 for School Board
• Supplemental Appropriation #16 for Parks & Recreation
• Tax exempt request for forestry mulching equipment
• Mountain View Nursing Home permit renewal

The Board approved its consent agenda, which included the minutes from 11/12/2025 and supplemental appropriations for the School Board and Parks & Recreation ($14,890.69). Supervisors voted to adopt Livestock Ordinance #2025-9, establishing a $100 fine after three offenses in 90 days. The Board also endorsed the draft 2026 RRRC Legislative Program, adding support for Senate Bill 974.

• Approved minutes from 11/12/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation #15 for School Board (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation #16 for Parks & Recreation $14,890.69 (unanimous)
• Approved Livestock Ordinance #2025-9 (unanimous)
• Endorsed 2026 RRRC Legislative Program draft, including Senate Bill 974 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

At its November 19 workshop, the Madison County Planning Commission will discuss several land‑use items, including a rezoning request for tax map 46‑39A, a proposed amendment to residential multiple‑family zoning text, and a possible ordinance to allow rural service and contractor uses on A‑1 and C‑1 parcels. The commission is also directed to consider removal, modification, or retention of Zoning Ordinances 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1, and an amendment to the photovoltaic panel ordinance to restrict harmful chemicals and require origin disclosure. These items are presented for the commission’s recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Case No. RZ-11-25-01 – John Wright rezoning request: tax map 46‑39A from A‑1/C‑1 to A‑1
• Case No. ZOA-05-25-01 – Al Esh zoning text amendment to Article 7 (R‑3 residential multiple‑family)
• Case No. ZOA-05-25-03 – Ordinance amendment to consider removal/modification of Zoning Ordinances 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1
• Case No. ZOA-11-25-01 – Draft Rural Services/Contractor Use ordinance for small‑medium scale businesses in rural A‑1 and C‑1 zones
• Case No. ZOA-10-25-01 – Photovoltaic panel ordinance amendment to prohibit harmful chemicals and require country‑of‑origin disclosure

The commission unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 5 meeting. In a straw poll, members voted unanimously to add an amendment allowing poultry ownership by right and waiving the associated fee, and agreed to advertise the change for a January public hearing.

• Adopt agenda – unanimous approval
• Adopt November 5 minutes – unanimous approval
• Approve poultry ordinance amendment (waive fee, allow by right) – unanimous straw poll
• Advertise amendment for January public hearing – unanimous agreement

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance applications: a sign variance for the Brightwood Ruritan Club at 4689 Lillards Ford Rd, a lot‑subdivision variance for Hiram Blakey at 151 Blakeys Frye Ln, and a lot‑size variance for Edward Williams on Elly Road. The board will also adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request to install a new LED illuminated sign at 4689 Lillards Ford Rd (Case V-10-25-1)
• Variance request to create a non‑conforming lot for a single‑family dwelling at 151 Blakeys Frye Ln (Case V-10-25-2) – application fee $250 received
• Variance request for lot‑size and setback changes on Elly Road, tax map 50-21 (Case V-10-25-3)
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of previous minutes from October 21, 2025

The board adopted the October 21, 2025 minutes. It approved a variance allowing a new stationary sign at 4689 Lillards Ford Road. Two other variance requests were tabled for 30 days to allow the applicants to appear at the December meeting.

• Adopted October 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance for Brightwood Ruritan Club sign at 4689 Lillards Ford Road (5-0)
• Tabled Hiram Blakey lot‑subdivision variance for 30 days (5-0)
• Tabled Edward Williams lot variance for 30 days (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will adopt minutes from previous meetings and discuss several updates, including the Hoover Ridge project and a draft 2026 RRRC legislative program. It will consider two resolutions that amend the county's FOIA policy (Resolution #2025-22) and FY26 administrative fees (Resolution #2025-23). A Traffic Impact Analysis amendment will be reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Administrator, and a Dominion Energy mapping inquiry will be presented.

• Resolution #2025-22 – Amended FOIA Policy
• Resolution #2025-23 – Amended FY26 Administrative Fees
• Traffic Impact Analysis Amendment (Planning & Zoning)
• Hoover Ridge Project Updates
• Draft 2026 RRRC Legislative Program

The Board adopted the amended FOIA Policy (Resolution #2025-22) and the FY26 Administrative Fees amendment (Resolution #2025-23) after unanimous votes. It also directed the Planning Commission to address a Traffic Impact Analysis ordinance amendment and instructed staff to advertise upcoming Planning Commission vacancies. The consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #2025-22 amending FOIA Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-23 amending FY26 Administrative Fees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and minutes for 10/28/2025 & 11/05/2025 (5-0)
• Motion to have Planning Commission address Traffic Impact Analysis amendment (5-0)
• Advised advertising for Planning Commission vacancies (5-0)
• Approved agenda amendment to add VACo Report (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Madison County Electoral Board will meet at 1:00 pm in the County Administration Building, 414 N. Main Street. The board will approve the agenda and then conduct a final canvass and review of provisional ballots cast in the November 4, 2025 General Election. The meeting will adjourn and the next meeting is set for December 3, 2025.

• Approval of agenda
• Final canvass and review of provisional ballots for the Nov 4, 2025 General Election

The Madison County Electoral Board certified 2,057 write‑in votes as valid and 206 as invalid for the Board of Supervisors race. It approved and cast all 20 provisional ballots after a closed‑session review. The Board also confirmed that the unofficial tallies for early votes, mail‑in ballots received by Election Day, mail‑in ballots received after Election Day, and provisional ballots were accurate. All members signed certificates and abstracts of votes for the local and statewide elections.

• Certified 2,057 write‑in votes as valid and 206 as invalid
• Approved and cast all 20 provisional ballots
• Confirmed early‑vote tally was accurate
• Confirmed mail‑in ballot tally received by Election Day was accurate
• Confirmed mail‑in ballot tally received after Election Day was accurate
• Confirmed provisional‑ballot tally was accurate
• Signed certificates for each winning candidate
• Signed abstracts of votes for statewide, Board of Supervisors, and School Board elections

Board of Equalization

The Madison County Board of Equalization will adopt its agenda and approve the August 11, 2025 minutes. They will note that all appellants and the Commissioner of Revenue were notified of prior actions. The meeting’s primary agenda item is the hearing of the Tatum Aylor appeal for Tax Map 30-1F, Record #000211. A closed session may be entered if needed.

• Adopt agenda
• Approve August 11, 2025 minutes
• Old business: notifications to appellants and Commissioner of Revenue
• New business: hearing of Tatum Aylor Tax Map 30-1F, Record #000211
• Closed session, if needed

Board of Supervisors

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two special‑use permit applications: a mini‑storage facility on a 2.959‑acre B‑1 zoned parcel, and a livestock operation on a 1.191‑acre R‑1 zoned parcel at 3632 Wolftown‑Hood Rd. The meeting will also consider several zoning ordinance amendment workshops, including possible changes to Ordinance 5‑2‑1, 5‑1‑1, Article 7 (R‑3), and photovoltaic panel requirements. All items are scheduled for discussion and decision at the joint Board and Planning Commission meeting.

• Darrell Payne – Special Use Permit for mini‑storage on Tax Map 40‑19B (2.959 acres, B‑1 zoning)
• Gerald Fuchs – Special Use Permit for livestock on 3632 Wolftown‑Hood Rd (1.191 acres, R‑1 zoning)
• Ordinance Amendment ZOA‑05‑25‑03 – Review of Madison County Zoning Ordinance 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1
• Al Esh – Zoning Text Amendment ZOA‑05‑25‑01 to modify Article 7 (R‑3 residential multiple‑family)
• Ordinance Amendment ZOA‑10‑25‑01 – Update photovoltaic panel specifications to meet SB1165

The Board adopted the amended agenda (5‑0). It approved Darrell Payne's mini‑storage special use permit (5‑0) and Gerald Fuchs' livestock special use permit with conditions to comply with VDACS and to attach the permit to the property owner (4‑1). The Board also directed the Planning Commission to study rural services and contractor use services (5‑0).

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved Darrell Payne mini‑storage special use permit (5-0)
• Approved Gerald Fuchs livestock special use permit with VDACS compliance and owner‑attached condition (4-1)
• Directed Planning Commission to study rural services and contractor use services (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Madison County Electoral Board will meet to review and certify write-in ballots from the November 4 General Election. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at the County Administration Building.

• Review and certification of write-in ballots for November 4 General Election

The board reviewed precinct tally tapes and the unofficial result totals prepared by the registrar and determined those totals were accurate. It examined over 2,500 write‑in votes and concluded the write‑in candidate did not have enough votes to win. The board scheduled final certification of the election results for November 12 after reviewing any additional mail‑in and provisional ballots.

• Determined unofficial result totals were accurate
• Found write‑in candidate did not meet threshold to win
• Scheduled certification of election results for November 12

Planning Commission

The commission will hear a public hearing for Darrell Payne's special‑use permit for a mini‑storage facility on a 2.959‑acre B‑1 zoned parcel, and for Gerald Fuchs's special‑use permit to keep livestock on a 1.191‑acre R‑1 zoned parcel at 3632 Wolftown‑Hood Rd. The agenda also includes several ordinance‑amendment workshops: removal, modification, or retention of Zoning Ordinance 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1; a photovoltaic‑panel specification amendment; and a residential multiple‑family text amendment proposed by Al Esh. An introduction of Rural Services/Contractor Use special‑use activity in C‑1 and A‑1 districts is also listed.

• Darrell Payne – Special Use Permit for mini‑storage on Madison County Tax Map 40‑19B (2.959 acres, B‑1 zoning)
• Gerald Fuchs – Special Use Permit for livestock on 3632 Wolftown‑Hood Rd (1.191 acres, R‑1 zoning)
• Introduction of Rural Services/Contractor Use special‑use activity in C‑1 and A‑1 districts
• Ordinance Amendment (Fourth Workshop) – consider removal, modification, or retention of Zoning Ordinance 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1
• Ordinance Amendment (December Public Hearing) – modify photovoltaic panel requirements per SB1165

The commission established a quorum and adopted its agenda and the October 15 minutes. It voted to recommend Darrell Payne’s mini‑storage permit and Gerald Fuchs’s livestock permit (with a six‑goat limit) to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda as submitted (6‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)
• Adopt minutes from Oct 15, 2025 (6‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)
• Recommend Darrell Payne mini‑storage special‑use permit to Board of Supervisors (6‑aye, 0‑nay, 1‑abstain)
• Recommend Gerald Fuchs livestock special‑use permit with max 6 goats to Board of Supervisors (7‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)
• Adjourn meeting (7‑aye, 0‑nay, 0‑abstain)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to perform the initial canvass of the General Election. This process verifies the vote totals from the election.

• Initial canvass of General Election

The Electoral Board received tally tapes, ballots, and paperwork from each precinct. It determined the materials were complete and in order. A copy of the tally tapes and Statement of Results was given to the General Registrar for submission of unofficial results to the State.

• Confirmed precinct vote materials complete and in order
• Delivered copies of tally tapes and results to General Registrar

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a contract and supplemental appropriation for the Hoover Ridge Recreation Center Playground. Members will also discuss the local impact of a government shutdown and review RFPs for electric, plumbing, and HVAC services.

• Hoover Ridge Recreation Center Playground Contract and Supplemental Appropriation #13
• Electric, Plumbing, & HVAC RFPs
• Topping Fund Committee Recommendation for Animal Shelter
• War Memorial Building emergency floor replacement
• Discussion on government shutdown local impact

The Board adopted the amended agenda and approved the consent agenda minutes. It approved Supplemental Appropriation #13 for the Hoover Ridge Recreation Center playground and authorized the County Administrator to sign the contract. The Board also approved Toppings Fund spending for a $7,830 animal‑shelter painting project and up to $1,000 for electrical work, and awarded the electrical, plumbing and HVAC RFPs to Valley Automation and Riddleberger Brothers.

• Approved Supplemental Appropriation #13 for Hoover Ridge Park Playground (5-0)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign Hoover Ridge Recreation Center Playground contract (5-0)
• Approved Toppings Fund use: $7,830 painting contract to United Painting Plus Inc. and up to $1,000 for electrical materials (5-0)
• Approved awarding electrical services RFP to Valley Automation (5-0)
• Approved awarding plumbing and HVAC services RFP to Riddleberger Brothers (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It will hold public hearings on two variance applications: a setback reduction for an accessory building at 1103 Ridgeview Rd, and a request to create a non‑conforming one‑acre lot by subdividing 244 Crooked Run Ln. The Board will vote on whether to grant each variance.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of previous minutes from May 20, 2025
• Variance V-9-25-1: setback reduction request at 1103 Ridgeview Rd (application fee $250)
• Variance V-7-25-2: non‑conforming one‑acre lot subdivision at 244 Crooked Run Ln (application fee $250)
• Public hearings for both variance cases

The Board of Zoning Appeals adopted the May 20, 2025 minutes. It approved a variance to reduce the setback at 1103 Ridgeview Rd. It denied a subdivision request for 244 Crooked Run Ln. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted May 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance for 1103 Ridgeview Rd setback reduction (5-0)
• Denied subdivision variance for 244 Crooked Run Ln (3-1-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding residential multiple-family housing and solar equipment. The body is also reviewing a special use permit for livestock on a small lot and considering changes to how livestock are regulated on parcels under two acres.

• Case No. SU-05-25-01: Special use permit for livestock at 3632 Wolftown-Hood Rd
• Case No. ZOA-05-25-01: Proposed changes to Article 7 (residential multiple family R-3)
• Case No. ZOA-10-25-01: Amendment to Appendix 1, Article 14-19-3-C-7 regarding US-made solar equipment
• Case No. ZOA-05-25-03: Review of Zoning Ordinances 5-2-1 and 5-1-1 regarding livestock on lots under two acres
• Case No. SU-09-25-01: Special use permit for mini-storage units on Tax Map 40-19B

The commission confirmed a quorum and approved the meeting agenda. It also adopted the October 1, 2025 minutes with one minor change. No other actions, such as the special‑use permit or zoning amendment requests, were decided.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous aye vote)
• Adopted October 1, 2025 minutes with minor change (unanimous aye vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on the Hoover Ridge Outdoor Recreation Center playground contract and the associated Supplemental Appropriation #13. It will also approve the minutes from 9/23/2025 and 10/1/2025 and consider Supplemental Appropriation #12 for additional state and federal revenue. Additional agenda items include amendments to the FOIA policy and FY26 administrative fees, updates to the solar ordinance, and a discussion of the livestock ordinance.

• Approve Minutes: 09/23/2025 & 10/01/2025
• Supplemental Appropriation #12 – VPA/DSS Additional State & Federal Revenue
• Hoover Ridge Outdoor Recreation Center Playground Contract (Supplemental Appropriation #13)
• FOIA Policy & FY26 Administrative Fees Amendments – Deputy Clerk
• Solar Ordinance Amendments – Planning & Zoning Administrator

The Board approved the agenda as amended, removing the Hoover Ridge Outdoor Recreation Center Playground Contract and its supplemental appropriation item. It then approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from 09/23/2025 and 10/01/2025 and Supplemental Appropriation #12. Finally, the Board agreed to schedule a public hearing on the proposed FOIA policy and FY26 administrative fee amendments at the first November meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment removing Hoover Ridge Playground Contract items (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes 09/23/2025 & 10/01/2025 and Supplemental Appropriation #12) (5-0)
• Approved minutes for 09/23/2025 (as part of consent agenda) (5-0)
• Approved minutes for 10/01/2025 (as part of consent agenda) (5-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation #12 (as part of consent agenda) (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on FOIA policy and FY26 administrative fees (no vote recorded)

Preliminary Development Review Committee

The Preliminary Development Review Committee will hold an exploratory pre‑application meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to the Special Use Permit for the Inn & Tavern at Meander, which includes a minimum $1.5 million investment and a phased plan up to $10 million. The committee will also consider a special‑use permit request for a mini‑storage facility on Madison County Tax Map 40‑19B (2.959 acres, B‑1 zone). Procedural items include adopting the agenda and approving minutes from September 2, 2025. Public comment will be taken before adjourning.

• Exploratory meeting request to modify Special Use Permit for Inn & Tavern at Meander (2333 James Madison Highway, Locust Dale) with $1.5 M minimum investment and up to $10 M phased development
• Special‑use permit request for mini‑storage units on Tax Map 40‑19B (2.959 acres, B‑1 zoning)
• Adoption of agenda and approval of minutes from September 2, 2025
• Public comment period scheduled
• Motion to move mini‑storage application to Planning Commission workshop

The committee confirmed a quorum and adopted an amended agenda. It approved the September 2, 2025 minutes. The November meeting was moved from Tuesday, Nov 4 to Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025. The session was then adjourned.

• Adopt amended agenda (motion passed, all present voted aye, 0 nay, 0 abstain)
• Reschedule November PDRC meeting to Nov 5, 2025 (motion passed, all present voted aye, 0 nay, 0 abstain)
• Approve September 2, 2025 minutes (motion passed, all present voted aye, 0 nay, 0 abstain)
• Adjourn meeting (motion passed, all present voted aye, 0 nay, 0 abstain)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to conduct public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments. The body will also discuss reports of Dominion Energy mapping new high voltage power lines.

• Public hearing on Case No. ZOA-05-25-03 regarding the removal, modification, or retention of Zoning Ordinances 5-2-1 and 5-1-1
• Public hearing on Case No. ZOA-05-25-01 for Al Esh's proposed changes to Article 7 (residential multiple family R-3)
• Discussion of a request by James Alexander regarding Dominion Energy mapping new high voltage power lines
• Review of Case No. SU-09-25-01 for a Darrell Payne mini-storage facility on 2.959 acres (Tax Map 40-19B)
• Review of Case No. SU-05-25-01 for Gerald Fuchs regarding livestock on a 1.191-acre lot at 3632 Wolftown-Hood Rd

The Board approved the amended agenda (5‑0 vote). It voted to table the review of Zoning Ordinance 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1 and to send the matter back to the Planning Commission (5‑0). It also tabled Al Esh’s proposed amendment to Article 7 (R‑3) and asked the Planning Commission to consider a 60 % open‑space requirement (5‑0). The Board authorized the County Administrator and Attorney to send a letter to Dominion Energy and PJM about new high‑voltage line mapping (5‑0) and set the 2025 Christmas luncheon for December 12, 2025.

• Approved agenda amendment (5‑0)
• Tabled zoning ordinance 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1 for further study (5‑0)
• Tabled Al Esh R‑3 zoning text amendment, request 60 % open space (5‑0)
• Authorized letter to Dominion Energy and PJM regarding power line mapping (5‑0)
• Set 2025 Christmas luncheon date for December 12, 2025

Electoral Board

The Madison County Electoral Board will discuss several items related to upcoming elections. It will review the candidates’ forum and early‑voting results, consider a draft policy allowing electronic participation in board meetings, and examine precinct assignments and training for election officials. Public comments are scheduled before and after the agenda items. The meeting is set for October 1, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the County Administration Building.

• Review/Critique of Candidates’ Forum
• Draft Policy on Electronic Participation in Board Meetings
• Review of Early Voting to Date
• Precinct Assignments for Election Officials
• Discussion of Upcoming Election Official Training Sessions

The board adopted its agenda, including a discussion of post‑election canvas dates, and approved the September 9 minutes without objection. It deferred the draft policy on electronic participation until the December meeting. The board approved the proposed Election Official precinct assignments for the November 4 election with one minor adjustment and moved the final post‑election canvas meeting to November 12 at 10:00 am.

• Adopted agenda (amended to discuss post‑election canvas dates)
• Approved September 9 minutes without objection
• Deferred draft policy for electronic participation until December meeting
• Approved Election Official precinct assignments for Nov 4 election with minor adjustment
• Moved final post‑election canvas meeting to Nov 12 at 10:00 am
• Concluded to continue sponsoring candidate forums for local elections
• Agreed public question solicitation should end before forum day to start at 6:00 pm
• Emphasized paperwork completion, seal changes, and ballot‑rejection handling in Election Official training

Planning Commission

The Madison County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments: removal, modification, or retention of Ordinance 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1, and a text amendment to Article 7 (R‑3 residential multiple‑family) proposed by Al Esh. The meeting also includes discussion of two special‑use permit applications—one for a mini‑storage facility on Tax Map 40‑19B and another for livestock on 3632 Wolftown‑Hood Rd. A draft steep‑slope development ordinance will be reviewed, and the commission will adopt the agenda and minutes from September 17, 2025.

• Public hearing (Case ZOA-05-25-03) on amendment of Zoning Ordinance 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1
• Public hearing (Case ZOA-05-25-01) on Al Esh’s zoning text amendment for residential R‑3
• Special‑use permit application (Case SU-09-25-01) by Darrell Payne for mini‑storage on Tax Map 40‑19B, 2.959 acres, B‑1 zone
• Special‑use permit application (Case SU-05-25-01) by Gerald Fuchs for livestock on 3632 Wolftown‑Hood Rd, 1.191 acres, R‑1 zone
• Workshop discussion of proposed steep‑slope development ordinance (Case ZOA-09-25-01)

The commission established a quorum and unanimously adopted the agenda and the September 17 minutes. A public hearing was held on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance concerning livestock on R‑1 parcels. The commission voted unanimously to table that amendment until the written proposal can be reviewed. No other actions were decided.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous Aye: Carpenter, Elliott, Graves, Smith, Cowan, Whitman, Snider)
• Adopt September 17 minutes (unanimous Aye: Carpenter, Elliott, Graves, Smith, Snider, Cowan, Whitman)
• Table livestock ordinance amendment discussion (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review updates to the zoning ordinance, including environmental and flood impact assessments and a presentation by Jim S. It will also receive updates on current projects, consider a potential new project opportunity, and plan the next phase of research.

• Zoning ordinance update (EIA and FIA)
• Zoning ordinance update (Jim S)
• Potential new project opportunity
• Planning for next phase of research
• Updates on current projects

The agenda was adopted and the meeting minutes were approved. The committee reached a consensus to examine creating an ordinance defining “bona fide” agricultural production. Members agreed to explore establishing agricultural districts and to gather data for the Chick‑Fil‑A development opportunity. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Agenda adopted
• Minutes approved (25 November 2025)
• Consensus to examine ordinance defining bona fide agricultural production
• Decision to explore establishing agricultural districts in the county
• Decision to gather information on Chick‑Fil‑A site options and traffic data
• Motion to adjourn adopted

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on several supplemental appropriations, including FY25 capital rollover, FY26 fire program funds, and the Hoover Ridge Park paving project. It will also hear a VDOT quarterly presentation and discuss a large‑scale outdoor event permit for the Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival. Additional items include updates on the Jefferson Area Criminal Justice Board, the Steep Slope Ordinance, and a war monument request.

• Supplemental Appropriation #9 – FY25 Capital Rollover
• Supplemental Appropriation #10 – FY26 Fire Program Funds
• Supplemental Appropriation #11 – Hoover Ridge Park Paving Project
• Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival large‑scale outdoor event permit application
• War Monument Request discussion

The Board approved its consent agenda, including minutes and several supplemental appropriations. It appointed the Deputy County Administrator to the Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board. The Board voted to remove the draft Steep Slope Ordinance from the agenda. It also approved permits for the Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival and Camp Shenandoah Springs fireworks.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, FY25 capital rollover, FY26 fire funds, Hoover Ridge park paving) – unanimous vote
• Appointed Deputy County Administrator to Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board – unanimous vote
• Removed draft Steep Slope Ordinance from agenda – unanimous vote
• Approved Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival large‑scale outdoor event permit – unanimous vote
• Approved Camp Shenandoah Springs firework permit – unanimous vote

Planning Commission

The Madison County Planning Commission will discuss a special use permit for mini-storage units and two zoning text amendments regarding residential development and steep slopes. The meeting is a workshop with no formal votes scheduled.

• Special Use Permit for mini-storage units (Case No. SU-09-25-01)
• Zoning Text Amendment for residential multiple family development (Case No. ZOA-05-25-01)
• Ordinance for steep slope development (Case No. ZOA-09-25-01)
• Ordinance Amendment for Development Impact (Case No. ZOA-05-25-02)
• Tabled special use permit for livestock on less than two acres (Case No. SU-05-25-01)

The commission adopted three sets of minutes with unanimous votes. It tabled Gerald Fuchs' livestock special use permit application. It agreed to move Darrell Payne's mini‑storage special use permit to the November joint meeting, skipping a second workshop. No public comments were received.

• Adopted August 6, 2025 minutes (vote 6‑0, Graves absent)
• Adopted August 20, 2025 minutes (vote 6‑0, Graves absent)
• Adopted September 3, 2025 minutes (vote 6‑0, Graves absent)
• Tabled Gerald Fuchs livestock special use permit application (no vote recorded)
• Forwarded Darrell Payne mini‑storage special use permit to November joint meeting, skipping second workshop (no formal vote)

Electoral Board

The Madison County Electoral Board will discuss several items, including a candidates' forum, a proposed policy for electronic participation in meetings, and a draft of board duties and delegations. New business includes establishing the schedule for election officials ahead of the November 4 election and a presentation on poll equipment by a HART representative. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of Candidates’ Forum
• Discussion of Proposed Policy for Electronic Participation in Meetings
• Discussion of Draft “Electoral Board Duties and Delegations”
• Schedule for Election Officials prior to November 4 Election
• Presentation by HART Representative on Poll Equipment

The Electoral Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the Aug. 14 meeting. It agreed the draft electronic‑participation policy needs revisions before public comment and tasked the Secretary and Registrar with drafting language on board duties. The Board also established election‑official training sessions for Oct. 14 at 10:00 am and Oct. 22 at 5:30 pm.

• Agenda approved
• August 14 minutes approved
• Draft electronic‑participation policy to be revised before public comment
• Secretary to work with Registrar on drafting board duties language
• Election officials training scheduled for Oct. 14, 10:00 am
• Election officials training scheduled for Oct. 22, 5:30 pm

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the abandonment of Clore Road. The body will also discuss budget appropriations for the Juvenile Detention Center and the Hoover Ridge Park Project.

• Public hearing on Clore Road Abandonment (Resolution #2025-21)
• Supplemental Appropriation #7 for FY25 True-Up, Juvenile Detention Center
• Supplemental Appropriation #8 for Hoover Ridge Park Project change order
• Quarterly presentation from VDOT Resident Engineer Carrie Shepheard
• Legislative List for VACo’s Regional Meeting

The Board of Supervisors met on September 9, 2025, confirmed a quorum and adopted the agenda. Public comment was heard but no motions or votes on agenda items were recorded in the minutes. The minutes do not contain any approvals, denials, or other substantive actions.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting to consider a special use permit for multiple short-term rentals. The body will also review several upcoming workshop items regarding zoning ordinance amendments and other special use permits.

• Public hearing for Aida Alemu (Case No. SU-07-25-01) to allow up to three short-term rental units on 15 acres (Tax Map 30-5C)
• Proposed ordinance amendment (Case No. ZOA-05-25-03) to remove special use permit requirements for livestock on lots under two acres
• Workshop for Al Esh (Case No. ZOA-05-25-01) regarding R-3 residential density and lot width requirements
• Workshop for Full Life Journey Farm (Case No. SU-05-25-02) to operate an event venue at 4299 W Hoover Rd
• Workshop for Gerald Fuchs (Case No. SU-05-25-01) for livestock on a 1.191-acre lot at 3632 Wolftown-Hood Rd

The Board approved the agenda and then voted to allow Chairman R. Clay Jackson to attend meetings remotely from Switzerland. It also approved Aida Alemu’s special‑use permit for multiple short‑term rentals on tax map 30‑5C. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved remote attendance for Chairman R. Clay Jackson (unanimous)
• Approved special‑use permit for multiple short‑term rentals (Case SU‑07‑25‑01) (unanimous)
• Motion to permit Supervisor Jewett to attend remotely was withdrawn (aye: Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission adopted its agenda and deferred approval of the August 6 and August 20 minutes, both unanimously. It voted to recommend the short‑term rental special‑use permit (Case No. SU-07-25-01) to the Board of Supervisors, with conditions and pending VDOT approval. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of August 6 and August 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended short‑term rental permit (Case SU-07-25-01) to Board of Supervisors, pending VDOT compliance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Preliminary Development Review Committee

The committee adopted its agenda and approved the August 5, 2025 minutes. It voted to refer the special-use permit application for a mini-storage facility on Tax Map 40‑19B to a Planning Commission workshop next month. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda – Ayes: Whitman, Wilks, Carpenter, Dawson, Nicholls, Weakley, Gordon; Nay: none
• Approve August 5, 2025 minutes – Ayes: Whitman, Wilks, Carpenter, Nicholls, Weakley, Gordon; Nay: none
• Refer mini-storage special-use permit to Planning Commission workshop – Ayes: Whitman, Wilks, Carpenter, Dawson, Nicholls, Weakley, Gordon; Nay: none
• Adjourn meeting – Ayes: Whitman, Wilks, Carpenter, Dawson, Nicholls, Weakley, Gordon; Nay: none

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss bank proposals and a bid for the Hoover Ridge Maintenance Building. The meeting includes decisions on firework permits and a Virginia Energy Grant.

• Resolution #2025-20 regarding Davenport’s Bank Proposals
• Hoover Ridge Maintenance Building bid
• Firework permit applications for Camp Shenandoah Springs and Madison County High School Football
• Virginia Energy Grant
• Supplemental Appropriations #4 (Sheriff Insurance Claim), #5 (EOC911 Grants), and #6 (Interdepartment Transfers)

The Board approved the financing Resolution #2025-20, rejected the sole bid for the Hoover Ridge maintenance building, and approved firework permits for Camp Shenandoah Springs and Madison County High School football. It also voted to participate in the Virginia Energy Grant and to add New York Life whole‑life insurance as an employee benefit option. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution #2025-20 for county financing (unanimous aye)
• Rejected Taft Construction bid for Hoover Ridge maintenance building ($849,000) (unanimous aye)
• Approved firework permits for Camp Shenandoah Springs and Madison County High School football (unanimous aye)
• Approved participation in the Virginia Energy Grant (unanimous aye)
• Approved adding New York Life whole‑life insurance as an employee benefit option (unanimous aye)
• Constituted closed session under Virginia Code 2.2‑3711(A)(1) (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous aye)

Planning Commission

The commission confirmed a quorum and adopted the meeting agenda without the previous minutes, passing the motion 7‑0. No public comments were received. Discussions on short‑term rentals, a special‑use permit for an event venue, and a zoning ordinance amendment continued without any formal vote or decision.

• Quorum confirmed
• Adopt agenda without prior minutes (7-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to review and sign the security plan and ADA compliance forms for polling sites. The board will also conduct a performance review of the General Registrar.

• Review and signing of Security Plan
• Review and signing of ADA Compliance form for Polling Sites
• General Registrar Performance Review
• Discussion of Candidates’ Forum
• Discussion of Annual Meeting/Boot Camp

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee recognized a quorum and adopted its agenda. Adoption of the prior meeting minutes was deferred. The committee adjourned at 8:00 P.M. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Recognized quorum
• Adopted meeting agenda
• Deferred adoption of the minutes
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:00 P.M.

Economic Development Committee

The Madison County Economic Development Committee recognized a quorum and adopted its agenda. The committee deferred adoption of the meeting minutes. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Agenda adopted (vote tally not recorded)
• Adoption of minutes deferred (vote tally not recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the agenda as presented, with a 5‑0 vote. No public comments were received. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the joint town‑hall meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the abandonment of Clore Road and a firework permit application. The meeting also includes supplemental appropriations for an EMS donation and a Sheriff's insurance claim.

• Clore Road Abandonment
• Firework Permit Application
• Supplemental Appropriations #2 – EMS Donation
• Supplemental Appropriations #3 – Sheriff’s Insurance Claim
• VDH/Animal Control Rabies MOU

The Board approved the consent agenda, including the July 22 minutes and two supplemental appropriations. They approved the abandonment of a portion of Clore Road. They approved a fireworks permit for Sara Murray’s wedding. In closed session they adopted Resolutions #2025-18 and #2025-19, authorizing participation in opioid‑related settlement claims. All votes were unanimous (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (minutes 07/22/2025, EMS donation, sheriff’s insurance claim) – vote 5-0
• Approved abandonment of portion of Clore Road – unanimous agreement
• Approved fireworks permit for Sara Murray’s wedding – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution #2025-18 (county participation in opioid settlement) – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution #2025-19 – vote 5-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 5-0

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee adopted the meeting agenda. It deferred a vote on the prior meeting minutes. The committee also reviewed draft presentation materials for the upcoming Town Hall meeting and discussed budget trends and revenue sources.

• Agenda adopted (no vote tally recorded)
• Adoption of prior minutes deferred (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission adopted the meeting minutes as submitted. It also voted to recommend the special‑use permit for Polly of the Blue Ridge primitive campground to the Board of Supervisors, attaching five conditions. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Polly of the Blue Ridge special‑use permit to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Suspended meeting to allow Board of Supervisors to address agenda item

Board of Supervisors

The Board confirmed a quorum, approved the meeting agenda, and authorized Supervisor Buchanan to attend remotely from Maine. The Board approved the special use permit for Polly of the Blue Ridge to operate a primitive campground on tax map 56-7A (118.273 acres, zoned A‑1) with five conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. No vote was taken on the Madison Hills Events special use permit application.

• Approved remote attendance for Supervisor Buchanan (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Polly of the Blue Ridge special use permit with five conditions (5-0)

Preliminary Development Review Committee

The committee voted to send the Towers LLC special‑use permit application to the Planning Commission after the applicant completes all requirements of ordinance 14‑13‑10. The motion was made by Dawson, seconded by Yowell, and passed unanimously (9‑0). Nicholls will schedule a follow‑up meeting with the applicant to review the required technical data. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Motion to refer Towers LLC special‑use permit to Planning Commission (9‑0)
• Nicholls to schedule follow‑up meeting with applicant
• Agenda adopted unanimously (9‑0)
• Minutes of June 3, 2025 approved unanimously (9‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission confirmed a quorum and then approved the meeting agenda. It also adopted the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Quorum confirmed (all members present)
• Adopted agenda (7-0 vote)
• Adopted July 2 minutes (6-0 vote)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee adopted its agenda and deferred adoption of the minutes because the secretary was absent. Members assigned several action items, including submitting town‑hall presentation content by early August, conducting a practice run on August 7, finalizing the presentation and recommendations, and following up with Harrisonburg data‑center operators.

• Agenda adopted (no vote tally provided)
• Adoption of minutes deferred (no vote tally provided)
• Town‑hall presentation content to be provided to Chairman Jewett by early August
• Practice run of town‑hall presentation scheduled for August 7 at 10 a.m.
• Finalize town‑hall presentation and recommendations document
• Follow up with Harrisonburg data‑center companies and post information on OneDrive

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the consent agenda minutes from July 2 and July 8, 2025. It then approved the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The Board authorized the County Administrator to sign the Operational Medical Director Agreement with Dr. Brendan Byrnes. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda minutes for 07/02/2025 & 07/08/2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan for FY26 & FY27 (5‑0)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign Operational Medical Director Agreement with Dr. Brendan Byrnes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee visited STACK Infrastructure at 9590 Hornbaker Rd, Manassas, VA, and received presentations on cooling systems and power generation for data centers. Members learned about evaporative chillers, closed‑loop glycol cooling, and combined‑cycle gas turbines that can power facilities without 245 kV transmission. After returning, the committee discussed topics for the August 12 Town Hall and then adjourned. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the opioid litigation settlement, providing $1,011 to Madison County. It also authorized the Treasurer to issue refunds up to $10,000 as outlined in the Commissioner of Revenue memo. Additional actions included approving a reimbursement resolution, a transfer‑station fee waiver, and the meeting minutes.

• Approved Reimbursement Resolution #2025-15 (5-0)
• Authorized Treasurer to issue refunds up to $10,000 per memo (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-16 for refunds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-17 opioid settlement $1,011 (5-0)
• Approved Taste of the Mountains transfer‑station fee waiver (5-0)
• Approved 06/24/2025 meeting minutes (aye: 4, abstain: 1)
• Approved agenda amendment adding Treasury Refund items (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously adopted its agenda and the June 18 minutes. It voted to recommend the SB974 zoning ordinance amendment (Case ZOA-06-04-2025-2) to the Board of Supervisors. Three pending applications were tabled: Al Esh’s zoning text amendment, Full Life Journey Farm’s special use permit, and Gerald Fuchs’s livestock permit. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Adopted June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended zoning ordinance amendment (Case ZOA-06-04-2025-2) to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Tabled Al Esh zoning text amendment (Case ZOA-05-25-01)
• Tabled Full Life Journey Farm special use permit (Case SU-05-25-02)
• Tabled Gerald Fuchs livestock special use permit (Case SU-05-25-01)
• Motion to adjourn was made and seconded

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved Case No. ZOA-06-04-2025-2 and unanimously adopted Ordinance #2025-7 and Ordinance #2025-8 to amend the site‑plan and subdivision ordinances. They also approved Resolution #2025-14, designating the County Administrator as the agent to oversee those ordinances. All three substantive actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved Case No. ZOA-06-04-2025-2 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-7 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-8 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-14, designating County Administrator as agent (5-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee assigned Brian Gordon to meet with Fire and Rescue to estimate costs if the county assumes the fire department. Jonathon Weakley was directed to contact VDOT for a current traffic count on US 29. The proposed ordinance requiring fiscal‑impact analysis was referred to the Planning Commission and placed under counsel review, and an August town hall was planned to discuss growth strategies and fiscal impacts.

• Brian Gordon tasked to meet Fire and Rescue for cost estimate of county fire department takeover
• Jonathon Weakley assigned to contact VDOT for current US 29 traffic count
• Proposed fiscal‑impact ordinance referred to Planning Commission and under counsel review
• August town hall scheduled to discuss economic growth strategies and fiscal impacts
• Members asked to submit discussion topics and presenter suggestions to the Chair

Board of Supervisors

The Board authorized the County Administrator to enter into the Hoover Ridge Forest/Open Space Maintenance Agreement and file it with the courthouse. It also approved the Truck & Tractor Pull large‑scale outdoor event permit and three firework permits. The consent agenda, including the June 4 and June 10 meeting minutes, was adopted.

• Authorized Hoover Ridge Forest/Open Space Maintenance Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Truck & Tractor Pull large‑scale outdoor event permit (4-0)
• Approved Rapidan Baptist Camp firework permit (4-0)
• Approved Chad Lohr firework permit (4-0)
• Approved Senterfitt Cattle Company firework permit (3-0, Jackson abstained)
• Adopted consent agenda, including June 4 and June 10 minutes (4-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board entered a closed session to consider five provisional ballots and approved each one—four Republican and one Democratic. It also approved the rejection of two Republican and five Democratic mail‑in ballots and hand‑counted two Democratic ballots that the scanner could not read. The Board cancelled its July meeting and set the next meeting for August 6, 2025.

• Entered closed session to consider provisional ballots (vote passed)
• Approved all five provisional ballots (four Republican, one Democratic)
• Approved rejection of two Republican mail‑in ballots for missing ID
• Approved rejection of five Democratic mail‑in ballots (three late post‑mark, two missing ID)
• Approved hand‑counting of two Democratic mail‑in ballots with unclear scanner reading
• Cancelled July meeting (vote passed)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 6, 2025 at 10:00 am

Planning Commission

The commission confirmed a quorum and then approved the meeting agenda. A motion to adopt the agenda passed with a 6‑0 vote. The commission also adopted the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda (6-0 vote)
• Adopted June 4, 2025 minutes (6-0 vote)

Electoral Board

The board certified that the unofficial results for Election Day ballots, early voting at the Central Absentee Precinct, mailed absentee ballots, and hand‑counted ballots all matched the tally tapes or sheets submitted by the General Registrar. No other actions or votes were taken.

Board of Equalization

The board sent the Monroe Colvin case and the Caskey TM 62‑1C parcel back to the Commissioner of Revenue for further review. It approved no changes to the assessments of George Pettie, TM 62‑2, TM 62‑9i, TM 62‑1A, and Eric Saraceno. It also approved adjusted values for Greg Clore’s garage ($35 → $15 per sq ft) and metal shop building ($18 → $6 per sq ft). All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Sent Monroe Colvin case back to Commissioner of Revenue and Building Inspector (all aye)
• Approved no change to George Pettie assessment (all aye)
• Approved garage value change to $15 per sq ft and metal shop value change to $6 per sq ft for Greg Clore (all aye, one abstention)
• Sent TM 62‑1C back to Commissioner of Revenue for review (all aye)
• Approved no change to TM 62‑2 assessment (all aye)
• Approved no change to TM 62‑9i assessment (all aye)
• Approved no change to TM 62‑1A assessment (all aye)
• Approved no change to Eric Saraceno assessment (all aye)

Electoral Board

The Madison County Electoral Board approved the minutes from its May 7, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board then determined there was no further business to consider and adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission adopted its agenda and minutes, declared the secretary position vacant and appointed the Planning and Zoning Administrator as the new secretary. It unanimously recommended the Madison Wood Preservers rezoning to the Board of Supervisors and moved two special‑use permit applications—the Davila/Smith family day home and the River House lodging project—to the Board for approval, with one abstention on the day‑home motion. The commission also changed the July workshop date to July 23, 2025. All motions passed.

• Declared secretary position vacant (7-0)
• Nominated Planning and Zoning Administrator as new secretary (7-0)
• Recommended Madison Wood Preservers rezoning to Board of Supervisors (7-0)
• Submitted Davila/Smith family day home permit to Board (6-0-1 abstain)
• Moved River House at the Swinging Bridge permit to Board for approval (7-0)
• Changed July workshop date to July 23, 2025 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the rezoning of 98 Oak Park Rd and 206 Oak Park Rd from residential (R‑2) to industrial (M‑2). It also approved special use permits for a daycare at 401 Burnt Tree Way and for short‑term lodging at 36 Meadows Ln, authorized an IT consultant contract, and directed the Planning Commission to review two zoning ordinance articles. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 98 Oak Park Rd and 206 Oak Park Rd to M‑2 (5‑0)
• Approved special use permit for day care at 401 Burnt Tree Way (5‑0)
• Approved special use permit for short‑term lodging at 36 Meadows Ln (5‑0)
• Authorized signing of IT consultant contract for Bruce Livingston (5‑0)
• Directed Planning Commission to review Zoning Ordinance Article 16 and recommend amendments (5‑0)
• Directed Planning Commission to review Zoning Ordinance Article 5‑2‑1 and recommend amendments (5‑0)

Preliminary Development Review Committee

The Preliminary Development Review Committee met on June 3, 2025 with a quorum and approved the agenda amendment to defer May minutes approval. The committee unanimously voted to refer four applications—Aida Alemu short‑term rental/primitive campground, John Wright rezoning request, Polly of the Blue Ridge special‑use permit, and Madison Hills Events special‑use permit—to the Planning Commission for further review. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment to move May minutes approval to next meeting (8-0)
• Referred Aida Alemu short‑term rental/primitive campground application to Planning Commission (8-0)
• Referred John Wright rezoning request to Planning Commission (8-0)
• Referred Polly of the Blue Ridge special‑use permit to Planning Commission (8-0)
• Referred Madison Hills Events special‑use permit to Planning Commission (8-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY26 budget by unanimous vote. It approved Graves Mountain Lodge’s large‑scale outdoor event and firework permits, and appointed Molly Wilshere to the Economic Development Committee. The Board scheduled public hearings for the Hoover Ridge Forest/Open Space Maintenance Agreement (June 24, 2025) and the Subdivision & Site Plan Ordinance Amendment (July 2, 2025). All motions passed with no recorded opposition.

• Adopt FY26 budget (unanimous)
• Approve Graves Mountain Lodge large‑scale event permit (unanimous)
• Approve Graves Mountain Lodge firework permit (unanimous)
• Approve appointment of Molly Wilshere to Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Schedule public hearing for Hoover Ridge Forest/Open Space Maintenance Agreement on June 24, 2025
• Schedule public hearing for Subdivision & Site Plan Ordinance Amendment on July 2, 2025
• Approve consent agenda minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

A quorum was confirmed and the agenda was approved by a 4‑0 vote. The Board participated in an open‑house celebration at the newly remodeled EMS station. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that passed with no recorded nay votes.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (no nay votes recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the May 7, 2025 minutes. A motion to appoint Jamie Wilks as Planning Commission Secretary passed with ayes from Elliot and Smith, nays from Graves, Carpenter, Snider, and Cowan, and an abstention from Whitman. Two special‑use permit applications—Full Life Journey Farm (SU-05-25-02) and Gerald Fuchs (SU-05-25-01)—were tabled for future consideration. No other applications were decided upon at this workshop.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Adopt May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Jamie Wilks as Planning Commission Secretary (motion passed; Aye: Elliot, Smith; Nay: Graves, Carpenter, Snider, Cowan; Abstain: Whitman)
• Tabled Full Life Journey Farm special‑use permit application (SU-05-25-02)
• Tabled Gerald Fuchs special‑use permit application (SU-05-25-01)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board approved revised minutes from February 18 and April 15, 2025 with a 5‑0 vote. It then granted a variance reducing the required setback from 100 feet to 50 feet for the Swab property (tax map 38‑20F). The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved adoption of revised minutes from Feb 18 2025 and Apr 15 2025 (5-0)
• Granted variance to reduce setback from 100' to 50' on tax map 38‑20F (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the January 14 and February 20 meetings. Members discussed items to include in the draft Economic Development Plan, such as a site‑development program and ordinance updates. The committee decided to continue revising the plan and aim to present it to the Board of Supervisors on May 27, with a final committee review beforehand. It also recommended that the Board schedule a county Town Hall to inform residents about the plan and gather public input.

• Adopted agenda (no vote recorded)
• Adopted minutes of Jan 14 and Feb 20 meetings (no vote recorded)
• Decided to continue updating the Economic Development Plan, targeting presentation to Board of Supervisors on May 27
• Planned a final committee review of the plan immediately before the May 27 Board meeting
• Recommended to the Board of Supervisors that a county Town Hall be scheduled to update citizens and solicit input

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda containing prior minutes. It then adopted Resolution #2025-9, amending the Secondary Six-Year Road Plan and prioritizing the Gibson Hollow Lane improvement while considering removal of Emmett Road from the plan. The votes on each action were unanimous among the five supervisors present.

• Approved agenda as presented (Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett)
• Approved consent agenda minutes for 04/10/2025, 04/17/2025, 04/22/2025, & 05/07/2025 (Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-9 to amend Secondary Six-Year Road Plan (Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett)

Board of Equalization

The Madison County Board of Equalization approved new assessed values for several parcels and made a referral for one case. All motions were carried with every member voting aye. No public comment was received and the meeting was adjourned.

• Assess Howard Robinson (TM 36-4) at $140,020 (all members voting aye)
• Leave Jaimie Taft (TM 9-18B) assessment unchanged (all members voting aye)
• Refer Monroe Colvin (TM 41-18C) case back to the Commissioner of Revenue (all members voting aye)
• Reduce Robert Finks (TM 29-88) assessment to $600 total (all members voting aye)
• Assess James Handley (TM 14-25A) at $50,340 (all members voting aye)
• Leave Joyce Sharpe (TM 40-9B) assessment unchanged (all members voting aye)
• Leave Joyce Sharpe (TM 22-22A) assessment unchanged (all members voting aye)
• Reduce Staci Fox (TM 40-29A) assessment to $495,398 total (all members voting aye)

Planning Commission

The commission adopted its agenda and approved the April 16 minutes, both unanimously. It unanimously recommended the rezoning application (Case No. RZ-03-25-1) and the personal campground definition (Case No. 2024-Z0A-12-18-02) to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also unanimously resolved to recommend the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, with minor wording changes, to the Board of Supervisors for adoption. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve April 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend rezoning case RZ-03-25-1 to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Recommend personal campground definition case 2024-Z0A-12-18-02 to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Recommend 2025 Comprehensive Plan to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board unanimously authorized the Chairman and Registrar to plan a candidates' forum for the Board of Supervisors and School Board, consulting with the Commonwealth's Attorney as a possible moderator. The Board also unanimously approved the Election Official precinct assignments for the June 17 primary after minor adjustments. The regularly scheduled June 4 meeting was cancelled and rescheduled for June 5 at 6:45 pm. The meeting agenda and the April 9 minutes were approved without objection.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 9 minutes with two minor corrections (unanimous)
• Authorized planning of a candidates' forum, to be held Sep 22, 23, or 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Election Official precinct assignments for June 17 primary with two adjustments (unanimous)
• Cancelled June 4 meeting; set new meeting for June 5 at 6:45 pm (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved its agenda and then voted to rezone part of 3351 Oak Park Rd from agricultural to business use. It also adopted a definition for personal campgrounds and approved Resolution #2025-8 to adopt the 2025 Comprehensive Plan with minor amendments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved rezoning Case RZ-03-25-1 for 3351 Oak Park Rd (5-0)
• Approved adoption of personal campground definition Case 2024-ZOA-12-18-02 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-8 to adopt 2025 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the FY26 Administrative Fees (Resolution #2025-7) and a radio‑usage memorandum of understanding with Shenandoah National Park. It also approved Graves Mountain Lodge’s large‑scale outdoor event permit and adopted the minutes from previous meetings. All motions passed with no votes against.

• Approved minutes for 3/27‑4/3/2025 (abstain: Yowell) – Aye: Jackson, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett
• Approved minutes for 4/7/2025 (abstain: Yowell, Jewett) – Aye: Jackson, Buchanan, Dawson
• Approved FY26 Administrative Fees (Resolution #2025-7) – Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett
• Approved Radio Usage MOU with Shenandoah National Park – Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett
• Approved Graves Mountain Lodge large‑scale outdoor event permit – Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett

Preliminary Development Review Committee

The Preliminary Development Review Committee approved its agenda and the April 1, 2024 minutes. It voted to refer the special use permit application for goats at 3632 Wolftown‑Hood Rd to the Planning Commission for further review. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2024 minutes (Yowell abstained)
• Moved Case No. SU-05-25-01 (livestock permit) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (Yowell abstained)

Board of Supervisors

The Board authorized remote attendance for Vice‑Chairman Yowell and adopted the agenda. It removed two minutes items from the consent agenda, then approved the April 8 minutes and a supplemental school‑board appropriation. The Board also approved the Older Americans Month proclamation, the 2025 tax‑rate ordinance, and gave the County Administrator authority to sign the polling‑precinct lease.

• Authorized Vice‑Chairman Yowell to attend remotely (5‑0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Removed minutes items 03/27‑04/03 and 04/07 from consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes and Supplemental Appropriation #23 (5‑0)
• Approved Older Americans Month proclamation (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #2025‑3 fixing 2025 tax rates (5‑0)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign polling lease agreement (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the agenda as amended to add a closed‑session item for personnel (5‑0). It then voted to convene the closed session, re‑convene in open session, and certify that only exempt matters were discussed (each 5‑0). The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda amendment adding closed‑session personnel item (5‑0)
• Convene closed session for personnel (5‑0)
• Re‑convene open session (5‑0)
• Certify closed‑session matters as exempt (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0, Yowell absent)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously adopted the agenda, including the amendment to discuss the secretary position. The minutes from the March 5 joint meeting were approved as amended, with six members voting aye, one member abstaining, and no opposition.

• Adopt agenda – unanimous aye
• Adopt agenda as amended to discuss secretary – unanimous aye
• Approve minutes (April) as amended – aye by Carpenter, Graves, Smith, Whitman, Snider, Elliott; Cowan abstained

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance reducing the required setback from 50 feet to 32 feet for the parcel on tax map 50‑60 (5‑0 vote). The Board also approved a compensation of $30 per meeting for its members (5‑0 vote). The meeting was then formally adjourned (5‑0 vote).

• Granted variance to reduce setback to 32 ft (5 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved $30 per meeting compensation for Board members (5 aye, 0 nay)
• Adjourned the meeting (5 aye, 0 nay)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization approved several property assessment changes, including reductions for multiple owners and unchanged values for others. All motions were carried with all members voting aye. The meeting also confirmed the agenda and minutes and set the next meeting for May 12, 2025.

• No change to Kenneth & Barbara Howell assessment (approved, all aye)
• Adjusted Stephanie Swope assessment to $81,760 (approved, all aye)
• Reduced land value for William & Sandra Powell (TM 35A-3-4-3) to $20,000, total $83,000 (approved, all aye)
• Reduced vacant lot (TM 35A-3-4-4) to $10,000 (approved, all aye)
• Depreciated Dennis J. Brida property 20% to total $805,924 (approved, all aye)
• Decreased Lynn Cox home value to $251,486, total $343,786 (approved, all aye)
• Kept Roberto deBara assessment unchanged at $1,024,000 (approved, all aye)
• Reduced Anthony Gardiner (TM 49-1-4) mobile home value to $26,656, total $104,856 (approved, all aye)

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the amended agenda and approved moving $5,500 from the roof capital line item to the HVAC line item. It also approved increasing the small‑animal boarding fee to $10 per day. The Board scheduled a public hearing on May 7, 2025 for FY26 administrative fee changes and set a special budget worksession for April 17, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved $5,500 transfer from roof to HVAC line item (5-0)
• Approved increase of small‑animal boarding fee to $10 per day (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on FY26 Administration Fees for May 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled special budget worksession for April 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Electoral Board

The board approved the agenda as amended and adopted the March 5 minutes. Shirley Ammons was elected Vice Chair. The Logic and Accuracy testing of ballot counters was moved to April 24. The board will assign Election Official precinct assignments at its May 7 meeting.

• Agenda approved as amended
• March 5 minutes approved and signed
• Shirley Ammons elected Vice Chair
• Logic and Accuracy testing rescheduled to April 24
• Election Official precinct assignments to be made at May 7 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the amended agenda and approved the March 13, 20 and 25 meeting minutes. A motion to change the Wolftown polling place and consolidate it with the Graves Mill precinct was approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt amended agenda (5-0)
• Approve March 13 & March 20 minutes (5-0)
• Approve March 25 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approve Ordinance #2025-2 to change Wolftown polling place and consolidate precincts (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote. After the groundbreaking ceremony, the Board adjourned the meeting, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board voted to approve the agenda as presented (3‑0). After extensive budget discussion, the Board agreed to remove the proposed new Animal Control position for this year, reduce the number of new school buses to one, and approve four new explorers for the Sheriff’s Office, including a drone. The Board also agreed to acquire a new Building and Zoning truck and will follow up on a tiered dog‑adoption fee.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0 vote)
• Agreed to remove the new Animal Control position for FY25 (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to reduce new school buses to one (no vote recorded)
• Approved purchase of four new explorers for Sheriff (one used vehicle and a drone) (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to acquire a new Building and Zoning truck (no vote recorded)
• Board will consider a tiered dog‑adoption fee; County Administrator to follow up (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the agenda and adopted the March 19 minutes. It recommended six applications—including a special‑use permit for the Two Rivers primitive campground, an antique shop and auction, a Highway 29 rezoning, a subdivision, another rezoning, and a personal campground definition—to the Board of Supervisors for approval. All recommendations were adopted with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted March 19 minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended Two Rivers special‑use permit (Case SU-02-25-1) to Board (5‑0)
• Recommended Black Cat Antiques special‑use permit (Case SU-02-25-2) to Board (4‑0‑1 abstain)
• Recommended rezoning of 2.136‑acre parcel on Hwy 29 (Case RZ-02-25-2) to Board (5‑0)
• Recommended subdivision of tax map 42-33 (Case SD-02-25-1) to Board with health and road agreements (5‑0)
• Recommended rezoning of 5.532‑acre parcel (Case RZ-02-25-1) to Board (3‑2)
• Recommended adoption of personal campground definition (Case 2024-ZOA-12-18-02) to Board (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board voted to approve the Two Rivers primitive campground permit and the Black Cat Antiques shop and auction permit, each 4‑0. It also approved rezoning of a 2.136‑acre parcel to business (4‑0) and a 5.532‑acre parcel from conservation to agricultural (3‑1). A subdivision of a 28.5947‑acre parcel into three new parcels was approved 4‑0. The Board sent the personal campground definition back for amendment with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Two Rivers special‑use campground permit (4‑0)
• Approved Black Cat Antiques special‑use permit (4‑0)
• Approved AC Limited Partnership rezoning to business (4‑0)
• Approved subdivision of tax map 42‑33 into three parcels (4‑0)
• Approved Jonathan Nichols rezoning from conservation to agricultural (3‑1)
• Motion to return personal campground definition to Zoning Administrator and County Attorney (4‑0)
• Closed‑session personnel discussion convened (4‑0)

Preliminary Development Review Committee

The Preliminary Development Review Committee approved the consent agenda and the March 4 minutes. It voted to move the Madison Wood Preservers rezoning case, the Davila/Smith family day home case, the Full Life Journey Farm recommendation, and the River House short‑term lodging case to the Planning Commission. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 4 minutes (7-0)
• Moved Madison Wood Preservers rezoning to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Moved Davila/Smith family day home to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Recommended Full Life Journey Farm move to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Moved River House short‑term lodging case to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the meeting agenda and later agreed to provide flat funding to all outside agencies except Madison Community Cats and the Madison Free Clinic. It also decided to revisit funding for the Early Learning Center at a future meeting and to purchase floor mats for the Transfer Station. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Agreed to flat funding for all outside agencies except Madison Community Cats and Madison Free Clinic
• Decided to revisit Early Learning Center funding at a future meeting
• Approved purchase of floor mats for Facilities & Maintenance
• Motioned to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the Economic Development Committee Plan and approved a waiver of permits and tipping fees for Madison Day and the County Fair. It also approved a firework permit for a private wedding, a request to VDOT for a Fishback Road speed study, and $9,830 from the Topping Fund for Animal Shelter painting. Additionally, the Board reappointed a member to a court services board, approved a water‑supply planning grant resolution, and authorized the County Attorney to engage in opioid settlement negotiations.

• Adopted Economic Development Committee Plan (4-0)
• Waived permits and tipping fees for Madison Day and Madison County Fair (4-0)
• Granted firework permit for Mr. Chase Berry’s wedding (4-0)
• Authorized request to VDOT for Fishback Road speed study (4-0)
• Approved $9,830 Topping Fund for Animal Shelter painting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-2 for FY2025 Water Supply Planning Grant (4-0)
• Reappointed Mr. Jeffrey Early to Rappahannock‑Rapidan Division of Court Services/District Nine VASAP Policy Board (4-0)
• Authorized County Attorney to negotiate opioid settlement (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved its meeting agenda, extended the real‑estate tax collection deadline to June 19, 2025, and adopted the amended FY26 budget calendar. All three motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Extended real‑estate tax deadline to June 19, 2025 (5‑0)
• Adopted amended FY26 budget calendar (5‑0)