Pittsylvania County public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive presentations on the FY 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and a Fire and Rescue Study. Members will also discuss the County Capital Improvement Program and the Mass County Zoning Ordinance.
- FY 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presentation
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan Study presentation
- Fire and Rescue Study presentation
- County CIP review and discussion
- Mass County Zoning Ordinance discussion and review
Board of Supervisors
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of rezoning applications during the public hearing portion of the meeting. Each case was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on November 7, 2024, with a 7‑0 vote and no opposition. The board will also act on a lease amendment for RiverStreet Wireless, a jail food contract award, and the 2024 solid waste plan for Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Rezoning Case R-24-024: Danny Doss – change from M‑1 Industrial to A‑1 Agricultural
- Rezoning Case R-24-025: Washington County MD & Franklin County Home Mission Board – change from R‑1 Residential to A‑1 Agricultural
- Rezoning Case R-24-026: Russell Wells – change from A‑1 Agricultural to R‑1 Residential
- RiverStreet Wireless of Virginia, Inc. lease amendment approval
- Jail food and food supplies contract award approval
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve minutes and hear public testimony on four special use permit applications.
- Approval of November Board Meeting Minutes
- Case S-24-020: Tillman Infrastructure Special Use Permit for Cell Tower
- Case S-24-021: Michelle Hyler Special Use Permit for Campground
- Case S-24-022: Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Special Use Permit for Transmission Line
- Case S-24-009: Brent and Erin Tooley Special Use Permit for Private Recreational Facility
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider four rezoning requests and one special use permit. The body will determine if these applications align with the county's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances.
- Case R-24-032: Russell East, III rezoning from B-2 to R-1 and R-1 to A-1
- Case R-24-034: Patricia Byrd rezoning from M-1 to A-1
- Case R-24-035: Blairs Country Community, LLC rezoning to MHP
- Case R-24-036: Sandra Worsham rezoning from A-1 to R-1
- Case S-24-023: David and Martha Bryant Special Use Permit for a single-wide manufactured home
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the IDA to discuss several development topics. Items include an overview of identified industrial parks, local and regional economic development plans, an update to the county comprehensive plan and future land‑use map, and the status of the Virginia Stormwater Management Program. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.
- Overview and status of identified industrial parks
- Local and regional economic development plans
- Update of county comprehensive plan and future land use map
- Virginia Stormwater Management Program status
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to receive updates on county projects and review administrative calendars. The session includes discussions on broadband and rail trail repairs, as well as a review of the proposed FY25/26 budget calendar.
- County Broadband Project update and BEAD Letter of Support discussion
- Ringgold Rail Trail Bridge repair update and discussion
- Proposed FY25/26 County Budget Calendar review
- Closed session regarding potential acquisition of real property for a public purpose
- Closed session regarding economic development update on unannounced industries/businesses
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider three specific rezoning requests and hold public hearings on a mass revision of the Zoning Ordinance and the East Point Battery Storage Siting Agreement. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various contract approvals and administrative appointments.
- Public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Mass Revision
- Public hearing for East Point Battery Storage Siting Agreement
- Rezoning Case R-24-021: William and Lisa Myers (R-1 to A-1)
- Rezoning Case R-24-022: Jack Hudgins, Jr. (R-1 to A-1)
- Rezoning Case R-24-023: Ray Atkins, Jr. and Randy Atkins (RC-1 to R-1)
General
The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on a special use permit application for a data center. The case is identified as S-24-018 and is submitted by Anchorstone Advisors SOVA LLC. Comments from the public will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Public hearing – Case S-24-018: Special Use Permit for a data center (Anchorstone Advisors SOVA LLC)
Board of Supervisors
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes closed‑session items on personnel matters and a certification. The Board will discuss the County Attorney’s performance during the closed session. No other actions are listed.
- Closed session (Personnel) discussion
- Closed session certification
- Review of County Attorney’s performance
Planning Commission
The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on ten applications, including rezoning requests and special use permits. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes, and a hearing of citizens. Old and new business items involve reviews of proposed conservation easements.
- Case R-24-024: Rezoning Danny Doss from M-1 Industrial to A-1 Agricultural.
- Case R-24-025: Rezoning Washington County MD & Franklin County Home Mission Board from R-1 Residential to A-1 Agricultural.
- Case R-24-031: Rezoning Balico, LLC from R-1 Residential and A-1 Agricultural to M-2 Heavy Industrial.
- Case S-24-020: Special Use Permit for a cell tower (Tillman Infrastructure).
- Case S-24-021: Special Use Permit for a campground (Michelle Hyler).
Board of Supervisors
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session to consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose. The meeting also includes a series of departmental presentations covering topics such as public safety, community development, economic development, and finance. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session: consideration of acquisition of real property for a public purpose
- Pet Center presentation (9:00‑10:00 AM)
- Public Safety presentation (9:00‑10:00 AM)
- Community Development presentation (9:00‑10:00 AM)
- Economic Development presentation (9:00‑10:00 AM)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the School Board. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion by the School Division, with staff contact Dr. Mark Jones. No other business items are listed for decision. The meeting will end with an open discussion and adjournment.
- School Division presentation and discussion (staff contact: Dr. Mark Jones)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a work session for internal communication and staff reports. Presentations included an update on the County Broadband Project, reports on solid waste, water, and building and grounds, and discussions on potential PCC revisions, tornado response, and the Ringgold Rail Trail bridge repair. The session also included closed‑session items on legal and personnel matters.
- County Broadband Project Update (Staff Contact: Rob Taylor)
- Solid Waste, Water, and Building and Grounds Updates (Staff Contact: Chris Adcock)
- Potential PCC Revisions Discussion – Standardization of Firing Range Regulations and Burning of Construction Materials Regulations (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale)
- Tornado Response Debriefing (Staff Contact: Christopher Key)
- Ringgold Rail Trail Bridge Repair Discussion (Staff Contact: Dave Arnold)
Board of Supervisors
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve the consent agenda, including resolutions for tornado recovery, insulin litigation, and a bridge naming. The board will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and a solar battery storage project.
- Resolution to name Route 40 bridge the 'Deputy Sheriff Eugene B. McBride Memorial Bridge'
- Resolution authorizing participation in insulin overpricing litigation
- Resolution authorizing purchase of Former PATHS Building for public use
- Public hearings for four rezoning cases (Case R-24-016 through R-24-019)
- Public hearing for Simpson Energy Center, LLC Solar Battery Storage project
General
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2025 legislative priorities, including opposition to state bills HB 636, SB 567, and SB 697 that affect local control of solar and energy storage facilities. They will consider amending Virginia Code §15.2-1414.3 to align County Board member pay with population, similar to recent changes for City Council members. The meeting also includes a request for funding the Cherrystone/Roaring Fork Dam Rehabilitation Project.
- Oppose HB 636, SB 567, and SB 697 that would limit local control of solar facilities (presented by Emily S. Ragsdale)
- Amend Virginia Code §15.2-1414.3 to base County Board member pay on population (presented by Hon. Kenneth L. Bowman)
- Seek funding for the Cherrystone/Roaring Fork Dam Rehabilitation Project (presented by Chris D. Adcock)
General
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct two closed sessions. The discussions concern an executive search firm and personnel matters.
- Closed session regarding an executive search firm
- Closed session regarding personnel
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on several special‑use permit requests. Applicants include requests for doublewide and singlewide manufactured homes, a slaughterhouse and meat‑processing facility, and a residential addiction‑treatment group home. Each speaker other than the applicant is limited to three minutes.
- Case S-24-013 – David and Angela Hancock: Special Use Permit for a doublewide manufactured home (Code § 35‑223)
- Case S-24-014 – Nathan and Sylvia Eshleman: Special Use Permit for a slaughterhouse and meat processing facility (Code § 35‑179)
- Case S-24-015 – Richard Keen: Special Use Permit for a doublewide manufactured home (Code § 35‑223)
- Case S-24-016 – Jeanette Ross: Special Use Permit for a singlewide manufactured home (Code § 35‑223)
- Case S-24-017 – Epic Management Group VA, LLC: Special Use Permit for a residential addiction treatment group home (Code § 35‑179)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss the adoption of the proposed Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance. The body will also review three rezoning requests and two special use permit applications.
- Adoption of the Proposed Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 35)
- Case R-24-021: William and Lisa Myers rezoning from R-1 to A-1
- Case R-24-022: Jack Hudgins, Jr. rezoning from R-1 to A-1
- Case R-24-023: Ray Atkins, Jr. and Randy Atkins rezoning from RC-1 to R-1
- Special Use Permits for East Point Energy (Battery Storage Facility) and Anchorstone Advisors SOVA LLC (data center)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a work session for internal discussion and staff reports. Presentations included an update on the After‑School Childcare Pilot Program at Kentuck Elementary School, a request from the Virginia Department of Health to retain FY 2024 funding, and an update on VDOT Smart Scale projects. The meeting also featured closed‑session items on personnel and certification.
- After‑School Childcare Pilot Program Update (Kentuck Elementary School)
- Virginia Department of Health FY 2024 Funding Retention Request
- VDOT Smart Scale Projects Update
- Closed Session (Personnel)
- Closed Session Certification
Board of Supervisors
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve consent agenda items including the August 2024 bill list and a resolution for a fire & rescue tax exempt financing. The meeting includes public hearings on rezoning requests and the FY 2025 County Budget Adjustments.
- Approval of County's August 2024 Bill List
- Resolution # 2024-09-01: Laurel Grove Fire & Rescue Tax Exempt Financing
- Resolution # 2024-09-02: After-School Childcare Pilot Program Authorization
- Public Hearing: FY 2025 County Budget Adjustments
- Public Hearing: Rezoning Case R-24-015 (Gary Durham) to A-1
General
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve the agenda and discuss the 2025 Board/County Legislative Priority List. The committee will also review a staff report on the use of AI-generated photos and voice-overs on social media.
- Approval of agenda
- 2025 Board/County Legislative Priority List
- AI Generated Photos and Voice-Overs on Social Media
General
The Pittsylvania County Finance Committee meeting will review proposed amendments to the FY 2025 budget. It will also discuss FY 2025 capital projects and a car lease for the Sheriff's Department. Decisions or approvals on these items will be made at this meeting.
- FY 2025 Budget Amendments
- FY 2025 Capital Projects
- Sheriff's Department's Car Lease
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal (A-24-001) filed by Landmark Asset Services, Inc. regarding a decision by the County Zoning Administrator. The board will also hold a public hearing on Case S-24-012, a special use permit application by Arcola Towers to place a cell tower. These items are listed under New Business for discussion and decision.
- A-24-001 – Appeal by Landmark Asset Services, Inc. of a zoning administrator decision
- Case S-24-012 – Special Use Permit for a cell tower by Arcola Towers
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several rezoning requests and special use permit applications. The commission will decide on each case and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Zoning Appeals. After the hearing, the commission will review a proposed conservation easement as new business.
- Case R-24-016: Realty First, LLC – rezoning from R-1 to A-1 Agricultural District (Mease)
- Case R-24-017: Richard Watkins – rezoning from R-1 to A-1 Agricultural District (Oakes)
- Case S-24-013: David and Angela Hancock – special use permit for a doublewide manufactured home (Oakes)
- Case S-24-014: Nathan and Sylvia Eshleman – special use permit for a slaughterhouse and meat processing facility (Mease)
- New business: substantially in accordance review of proposed conservation easement
Board of Supervisors
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss updates on the County broadband project, the DPCS performance contract, and budget amendments. The meeting will also include a presentation on Mass Zoning Ordinance Revisions and a closed session regarding potential real property acquisition.
- County Broadband Project Update
- DPCS Performance Contract Update
- Mass Zoning Ordinance Revisions Update
- FY 2024 County Budget Amendments and Year-End Update
- Closed Session: Potential Real Property Acquisition for Public Purpose
Board of Supervisors
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, bill list approval, several honorific resolutions, and execution of water/sewer and performance agreements. They will also hear public input on a rezoning request (Case R-24-013) and on the FY 2024 County Budget Amendments. Additional items include grant appropriations and committee appointments.
- Approval of revised Town of Chatham/County Master Water/Sewer Agreement
- Approval of County/Speyside Local Performance Agreement
- Approval of FY 24/25 DPCS Performance Contract Agreement
- Grant appropriations approval for three grants (VA Rules Summer Camp, DCJS Witness Protection, J.T. Minnie Maude Public Safety)
- Public hearing on rezoning case R-24-013: Tooley property from R-1 to A-1
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will first approve the June 2024 meeting minutes. It will then hold a public hearing on a special use permit request by Christopher Mims to place a single‑wide manufactured home on a 1.46‑acre parcel on State Road 1016/Neal Davis Road. Staff recommends the permit be approved, subject to conditions.
- Approval of June 2024 Board meeting minutes (Agenda Item 6.a).
- Public hearing on Case S-24-010: Special Use Permit for a manufactured home on 1.46 acres at State Road 1016/Neal Davis Road (Agenda Item 10.a).
Planning Commission
The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two zoning applications. Case R‑24‑015 is a request by Gary Durham to rezone property from R‑1 Residential Suburban Subdivision to A‑1 Agricultural District. Case S‑24‑012 is a special use permit application for a cell tower at Arcola Towers under County Code § 35‑223. The meeting also includes routine items such as citizen comments and approval of the agenda and minutes.
- Public hearing on rezoning case R‑24‑015 (Gary Durham) from R‑1 to A‑1 Agricultural District (Mease)
- Public hearing on special use permit case S‑24‑012 (Arcola Towers) for a cell tower per Code § 35‑223 (Mease)
- Hearing of the Citizens – up to 45 minutes for resident comments
- Approval of July Board Meeting minutes
- Approval of agenda