Pittsylvania County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will vote on three resolutions to begin changes to the county's zoning framework. Two resolutions propose initiating amendments to the zoning map, and one resolution proposes initiating an amendment to the zoning ordinance. All three items list Dave Arnold as the staff contact.

• Resolution #2025-12-02 – Adoption (Initiation of Amendment to Zoning Ordinance) (Staff Contact: Dave Arnold)
• Resolution #2025-12-03 – Adoption (Initiation of Amendment to Zoning Map) (Staff Contact: Dave Arnold)
• Resolution #2025-12-04 – Adoption (Initiation of Amendment to Zoning Map) (Staff Contact: Dave Arnold)

General

The Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority is meeting to consider resolutions for the purchase and assignment of several real property parcels in Pittsylvania County. These actions are intended to support the development and marketing of the Southern Virginia Multimodal Park (SVMP).

• Resolution 2025-12-23-5A: Purchase of real property (GPINs 2546-13-9744, 2546-34-2137, 2545-58-4213, 2545-43-3370, 2546-23-5575) from Hurt Partners, LLC, Gibson Living Trust, HHTS LLC, and Larry Michael Robertson
• Resolution 2025-12-23-5B: Purchase of real property (GPIN 2546-63-3421) from the Town of Hurt
• Resolution 2025-12-23-5C: Assignment of rights under contracts for 17 real property parcels to a company with a local performance agreement

Community Policy & Management Team(CSA)

The Community Policy & Management Team will discuss agency updates and appoint the 2026 FAPT Chair. The board is scheduled to enter a closed session to consider medical and mental health records regarding treatment and rehabilitation for children. The Chair will also sign the approved CSA funding request for FY 2025-2026.

• Appointment of 2026 FAPT Chair
• Approval of CSA funding request for FY 2025-2026
• Closed session regarding children's treatment and rehabilitation records
• Review of November 2025 Pool Report
• Discussion of EBA and FSP

Industrial Development Authority (IDA)

The Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority will discuss a contract with River District Consulting and receive updates on the county's strategic plan. The board will also welcome new member Shannon Hair and hold a closed session regarding unannounced prospective businesses.

• Consideration of contract with River District Consulting for Gretna Industrial Park Grant
• Strategic Plan update provided by G. Payne
• Closed session updates on Project G, Project 10, and Project B
• Welcoming of new member Shannon Hair for the Chatham-Blairs District

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve the agenda and discuss the 2026 Board/County Legislative Priorities. The meeting is scheduled for 2:00 PM on December 16, 2025, at the Board Meeting Room on 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham.

• Approval of agenda
• 2026 Board/County Legislative Priorities
• Matters from committee members

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review staff reports, including a presentation of the FY 2025 financial report and updates to the county code. The meeting includes several closed‑session items, notably a discussion on acquiring real property for a public purpose. No public comments will be taken during this work session.

• FY 2025 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presentation (30 minutes)
• Clerical updates to Pittsylvania County Code (15 minutes)
• Closed session: potential acquisition of real property for a public purpose
• Closed session: personnel matters
• Closed session: jail and courthouse updates

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on six requests to rezone property from Residential Suburban Subdivision to Agricultural districts. The Board will also discuss truck restrictions on Little Creek Road and proposed revisions to solar permitting and land disturbance fees.

• Six rezoning cases (R-25-029 through R-25-034) from R-1 to A-1 districts
• Public hearing on Little Creek Road 'No Through Trucks Restrictions'
• Proposed revisions to PCC Ch 4 and PCC Ch 35 Solar Permitting & Land Disturbance Fee Schedule
• EMS Billing Contract Award approval
• Approval of the November 2025 Bill List

General

The Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority will consider a resolution to pay a $7,477,520.92 early termination fee to the Town of Hurt and Pivot Energy to end solar lease agreements on specific properties. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a closed session to discuss prospective business and confidential records.

• Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-12-08-5A to terminate solar leases
• Early termination fee of $7,477,520.92
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Closed session for prospective business discussions
• Approval of September 2025 minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals will approve the meeting agenda and the November board minutes. They will announce the launch of the county comprehensive plan website. A public hearing will consider four zoning applications: a special‑use permit for a 197‑ft wireless communications monopole, two special‑use permits for single‑wide manufactured homes, and a variance to allow a 50' × 60' pole barn for the Bachelor’s Hall Volunteer Fire Department.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of November board meeting minutes (Staff Contact: Sabrina Fowlkes)
• Comprehensive Plan website launch (Staff Contact: Dave Arnold)
• Case S-25-022: Special Use Permit for a 197‑ft monopole wireless communications facility (Applicant: Marshall H. Kendall Trust, Staff Contact: Dave Arnold)
• Case V-25-001: Variance to side‑setback code for a 50' × 60' pole barn for Bachelor’s Hall Volunteer Fire Department (Staff Contact: Dave Arnold)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the November minutes. It then approved four special‑use permit applications—including a 197‑foot wireless communications monopole and three single‑wide manufactured homes—and granted a variance for a fire department pole barn. All motions passed unanimously (7‑0). No other business was taken.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved November meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 197‑foot wireless monopole (Case S-25-022) (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for single‑wide manufactured home (SEA Investments, Case S-25-023) (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for single‑wide manufactured home (Cindy Reynolds, Case S-25-024) (7-0)
• Approved variance for Bachelor's Hall Volunteer Fire Department pole barn (Case V-25-001) (7-0)

General

The Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority will consider Resolution No. 2025-12-08-5A, which authorizes negotiating and executing solar lease termination, settlement and release agreements with the Town of Hurt and Pivot Energy, paying an early‑termination fee of $7,477,520.92. The meeting also includes the Treasurer’s Report for September‑November 2025 and a closed‑session to discuss confidential business matters, real‑property transactions, and legal advice. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Resolution 2025-12-08-5A: Solar lease termination agreements, $7,477,520.92 payment to Town of Hurt and Pivot Energy
• Treasurer’s Report covering September‑November 2025 financials
• Closed session to discuss prospective business, confidential records, real‑property acquisition/disposition, legal counsel, and public contract award

Local Board of Social Services

The Local Board of Social Services will meet to discuss a request to amend the 2025-26 Compensation Plan. The board also plans to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters regarding an Assistant Director I.

• Request to Amend 2025-26 Compensation Plan
• Closed session regarding personnel: Assistant Director I

Planning Commission

The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider four rezoning requests. Each case will be presented and the commission will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Zoning Appeals. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes from the November meeting, and a citizen hearing.

• Case R-25-035: Rezoning Charles Bodner property from Double Zoned (DZ) to Agricultural (A-1)
• Case R-25-036: Rezoning Joseph and Leann Fish property from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential Combined (RC-1)
• Case R-25-037: Rezoning Annette Yeatts property from Residential Suburban Subdivision (R-1) to Agricultural (A-1)
• Case R-25-038: Rezoning Ryland and Brenda Reynolds property from Residential Suburban Subdivision (R-1) to Agricultural (A-1)
• Approval of November Board Meeting minutes (Staff Contact: Sabrina Fowlkes)

The commission approved its agenda and the November meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It recommended that the Board of Supervisors grant rezoning for four separate parcels, each recommendation passing unanimously (4‑0). No members of the public signed up to speak during the citizen hearing.

• Approve agenda (4-0 vote)
• Approve November meeting minutes (4-0 vote)
• Recommend rezoning R-25-035 to Agricultural District (4-0 vote)
• Recommend rezoning R-25-036 to Residential Combined Subdivision (4-0 vote)
• Recommend rezoning R-25-037 to Agricultural District (4-0 vote)
• Recommend rezoning R-25-038 to Agricultural District (4-0 vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will convene a special meeting on December 1, 2025. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and a closed session to discuss a jail project. No public decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss jail project (Staff Contact: Sheriff Mike Taylor)
• Closed session certification (Staff Contact: Matthew Evans)

Community Policy & Management Team(CSA)

The Community Policy & Management Team will discuss agency updates, parent representation, and school surveys. The board is scheduled to sign approved CSA funding requests for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

• Approval of CSA funding requests for FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026
• Discussion of school surveys
• Closed session to consider treatment and rehabilitation for children under CPMT jurisdiction

The team approved funding for mandated cases totaling $600,818.60. They also approved $355,922.02 for school cases and $10,562.00 for special‑education wrap cases. Motions were passed to hold a brief closed session on medical and mental‑health records, then immediately reconvene in open session and adopt a certification resolution confirming compliance with open‑meeting law. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $355,922.02 for Pittsylvania County Schools Cases FY25‑26 (motion passed)
• Approved $600,818.60 for mandated cases FY25‑26 (motion passed)
• Approved $10,562.00 for Special Education Wrap cases FY25‑26 (motion passed)
• Recessed to closed meeting to discuss medical and mental‑health records (voice vote passed)
• Reconvened in open session after closed meeting (voice vote passed)
• Adopted certification resolution confirming compliance with open‑meeting requirements (voice vote passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Industrial Development Authority (IDA)

The Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority will approve the October meeting minutes and financial report. The board will also discuss a proposed change of the IDA's bank account from First Citizens to First National.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Approval of October financial report
• Discussion on bank account change to First National
• Review of Pittsylvania County Strategic Plan
• Closed session on prospective business projects

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. They also unanimously voted to enter a closed session at 7:06 PM. After the closed session, members unanimously certified its completion at 8:07 PM. A resolution honoring Dr. Faucette’s 12 years of service was presented.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Certified closed session completion (unanimous "Yes" vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive updates on the RiverStreet FTTH project and a Norfolk Southern Railway Co SCC refund. Members will discuss potential revisions to solar permitting and land disturbance fee schedules, as well as truck restrictions on Little Creek Road.

• RiverStreet FTTH Project update
• Norfolk Southern Railway Co SCC Refund explanation
• Potential Solar Permitting & Land Disturbance Fee Schedule revisions
• Little Creek Road - No Through Trucks discussion
• Closed session regarding Jail Project and Economic Development

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for a waste‑disposal agreement amendment, opioid abatement fund allocation, a workforce training grant, and a Norfolk Southern Railway refund. The meeting also features public hearings on six rezoning applications (Cases R-25-023 through R-25-028) changing land from Residential Suburban Subdivision (R‑1) to Agricultural (A‑1). Additional items include appointments to the IDA and Library Board and several certificate recognitions.

• Approve First Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with First Piedmont Corp. (Martinsville/Henry Co.)
• Approve appropriation of Opioid Abatement Funds
• Approve Workforce Investment Board‑Employer Led Training Grant
• Approve 2025 Norfolk Southern Railway Co SCC Refund
• Public hearings on rezoning cases R-25-023 to R-25-028 from R‑1 to A‑1 districts

Local Board of Social Services

The Pittsylvania County Local Board of Social Services will approve the November 2025 expenditures and the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. The board will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and organizational chart.

• Approval of 10/2025 expenditures
• Approval of 10/27/2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 LBSS meeting schedule
• Discussion of organizational chart and vacancies
• Motion to convene in closed session for foster care and personnel matters

The board approved the October 2025 expenditures and the minutes from the October 27 meeting. It adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and amended the agenda to set the next meeting for December 15, 2025. The board agreed that the Licensed Child Placing Agency should cover at least half of a $13,486.24 debt and approved specific foster‑care case actions. Several motions to hold, vacate, and reconvene a closed session were also approved.

• Approved October 2025 expenditures (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes of the October 27, 2025 LBSS meeting
• Approved 2026 LBSS meeting schedule as presented
• Agreed LCPA should pay at least half of $13,486.24 debt
• Approved foster care actions: Open – 20962938, 21097306; Closed – 20554687, 21210581
• Approved motion to convene a closed session at 6:29 P
• Approved motion to vacate closed session and reconvene in open session at 8:01 P
• Amended agenda to set next meeting for December 15, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to conduct a public hearing on one zoning case. The board will decide on a special use permit application for a manufactured home.

• Case S-25-021: Special Use Permit for a new manufactured home (Eric Grabowski)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on several rezoning applications and special use permits. The body will also nominate and elect a Chairman during this meeting.

• Six rezoning requests from R-1 Residential Suburban Subdivision to A-1 Agricultural District
• Special Use Permit for a 197-foot monopole-style wireless communications facility (Case S-25-022)
• Special Use Permits for single-wide manufactured homes (Cases S-25-023 and S-25-024)
• Variance request for Bachelor's Hall Volunteer Fire Department to build a 50' x 60' pole barn
• Discussion of Virginia Outdoors Foundation conservation easement

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to conduct the canvass and certification of the November 2025 General Election. The board will also enter a closed session to review the validity of provisional ballots.

• Review of provisional ballots in closed session
• Canvass and Certification of the 2025 November General Election
• Filling of the vacant Vice-Chair position

The Electoral Board appointed Josh Austin as Vice Chair. The Board approved the review and processing of 87 provisional ballots, completing the canvass and certification of the November 2025 General Election. All motions were adopted by unanimous consent.

• Appointed Josh Austin as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Tabled remainder of meeting and entered closed session for provisional ballot review (unanimous)
• Held 100 provisional ballots over pending staff research (unanimous)
• Recessed the canvass until November 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved provisional ballot review and entered it on DS200 (unanimous)
• Approved 87 of 99 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Completed certification and canvass of November 2025 General Election (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:26 PM (unanimous)

Local Board of Social Services

The Pittsylvania County Local Board of Social Services will vote to approve the September 2025 expenditures and the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. The board will also discuss old business items such as local agency leave policy, the local review team, and IV‑E quality assurance, and new business items including the impact of a federal shutdown, SNAP Forward, and staffing updates. A closed session was held to consider foster care, personnel matters, and Gravitt Law rates/MOU before reconvening in open session.

• Approval of the 09/2025 expenditures
• Approval of the minutes of the 9/15/2025 meeting
• Discussion of the impact of a federal shutdown
• SNAP Forward program review
• Closed‑session topics: foster care, personnel, Gravitt Law rates/MOU

The board unanimously approved several actions, including using the DSS discretionary fund to repay IV‑E federal expenses, authorizing specific foster‑care case actions, and amending the Gravitt Law memorandum of understanding to increase compensation by 3% starting 1/1/2026. Earlier agenda and expenditure items were also approved without dissent. The meeting concluded with adjournment and scheduling of the next session.

• Approved use of DSS discretionary account fund (from Dominion Energy Share) to repay IV‑E federal expense (unanimous)
• Approved foster‑care actions: Open cases 21131190, 20962494; Closed cases 21242799, 21187612 (unanimous)
• Amended Gravitt Law MOU to reflect a 3% raise effective 1/1/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved the revised agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Policy & Management Team(CSA)

The team will vote on moving to a closed meeting to consider medical and mental health records for children under its jurisdiction, then reconvene in open session. Consent agenda items include approval of September 25 minutes and a pool report. New business covers agency updates, The Resources Connection, a financial report, and a memo on login procedures. The chair will sign the approved CSA funding request for FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026.

• Closed‑session motion to discuss child medical and mental health records
• Consent agenda: September 25, 2025 minutes
• Consent agenda: Pool Report – September 2025
• New business: Agency Updates, The Resources Connection, Financial Report, OKTA login memo
• Chair to sign CSA funding request for FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026

The team approved $712,415.32 for Pittsylvania County Schools cases and $783,922.00 for mandated cases. They adopted a resolution certifying compliance with open‑meeting law and moved the regular meeting location to the Chatham Community Center. The meeting was recessed for a closed session on child health records, then reconvened in open session.

• Approved $712,415.32 school cases (motion passed, Mr. Daniels abstained)
• Approved $783,922.00 mandated cases (motion passed, Ms. Dickens abstained)
• Adopted certification resolution on open‑meeting compliance (voice vote passed)
• Recessed meeting into closed session to discuss child health records (voice vote passed)
• Returned to open session after closed meeting (voice vote passed)
• Decided to hold future meetings at Chatham Community Center, 115 S Main St (no vote recorded)
• Moved to issue public notice for November and December location change (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Industrial Development Authority (IDA)

The Industrial Development Authority will review the county strategic plan and a bank account change. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss updates on three unannounced prospective businesses identified as Project G, Project 10, and Project B.

• Closed session discussion on Project G, Project 10, and Project B
• Pittsylvania County Strategic Plan update
• Proposed bank account change
• Approval of September financial report showing $866,619.02 in bank accounts
• Approval of September meeting minutes

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda without opposition. A motion to enter a closed session was passed unanimously, and the subsequent closed‑session certification was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned. A motion to change the IDA bank account was discussed, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Certified closed‑session roll call (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive presentations and discuss county operations. The meeting includes reviews of transportation funding, water and sewer rates, and the 2027 budget calendar.

• Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor presentation
• Pittsylvania County Environmental Commission presentation
• Countywide Transportation Planning and VDOT Funding Streams discussion
• Water and Sewer Rate Change discussion
• Request to use Opioid Abatement Funds

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider two rezoning applications: one converting a double‑zoned parcel to Residential Suburban Subdivision in Dudley, and another changing a residential parcel to Business District in Bowman. The meeting also includes approval of the 2027 budget calendar, a $‑amount‑unspecified opioid abatement funding request, and a contract for Stryker preventative maintenance. A public hearing will address a FY2026 budget amendment for VRA lease revenue bonds.

• Rezoning R-25-021: DZ to R-1 in Dudley (Juan Lopez)
• Rezoning R-25-022: R-1 to B-2 in Bowman (JoAnn Atkinson)
• Approval of 2027 Budget Calendar
• Approval of Opioid Abatement Funding Requests
• Stryker Preventative Maintenance Contract Approval

General

The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three special use permit applications and two sign permit requests. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for a Public Garage (Case S-25-017)
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for a Private Campground (Case S-25-019)
• Public Hearing: Sign permit requests for illuminated double-sided signs (Cases Z-25-002, Z-25-003)
• Approval of September Board Meeting Minutes
• Approval of Agenda

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on awarding the contract for the county's Comprehensive Plan. They will receive updates on current capital improvement projects and review proposals for future projects. A presentation on the county jail will be given, followed by a discussion on prioritizing capital improvement projects.

• Comprehensive Plan Contract Award Approval
• Current Capital Improvement Projects Updates
• Future Capital Improvement Projects Review/Discussion
• Jail Presentation
• Capital Improvement Projects Prioritization Discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider six requests to rezone land from Residential Suburban Subdivision District (R-1) to Agricultural District (A-1). The commission will also review a special use permit application for a new manufactured home.

• Case R-25-023: Bethann James rezoning R-1 to A-1 (Oakes)
• Case R-25-024: Jeffrey Dixon rezoning R-1 to A-1 (Oakes)
• Case R-25-025: Joyce Rimmer rezoning R-1 to A-1 (Mease)
• Case R-25-026: Trudi Northrup rezoning R-1 to A-1 (Oakes)
• Case S-25-021: Eric Grabowski special use permit for a new manufactured home (Henderson)

Community Policy & Management Team(CSA)

The Community Policy & Management Team will hold a closed meeting to consider treatment and rehabilitation records for children under its jurisdiction, as allowed by Virginia Code 2.2‑3711. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session and adopt a resolution certifying the closed meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, a pool report, agency updates, a calendar revision, and signing CSA funding requests for FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026.

• Closed meeting motion to discuss medical and mental health records for children
• Motion to certify the closed meeting complied with Code of Virginia 2.2‑3711
• Approval of August 28, 2025 minutes (consent agenda)
• Pool Report – August 2025 (consent agenda)
• Chair to sign approved CSA funding request for FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026

The Community Policy & Management Team approved several funding items, including $12,276.00 for FY24‑25 school cases, $73,435.82 for FY25‑26 school cases, $8,028.00 for FY24‑25 mandated cases, and $551,612.84 for FY25‑26 mandated cases. The team also approved an amended 2026 CPMT/FAPT calendar moving the meeting to September 17, 2026, and adopted a resolution certifying compliance with open‑meeting law. Motions to recess into a closed session and then reconvene in open session both passed.

• Closed session motion to discuss medical and mental health records passed
• Open session motion to reconvene after closed session passed
• Amended 2026 CPMT/FAPT calendar moving meeting to Sept 17, 2026 passed
• Resolution certifying compliance with open‑meeting requirements passed
• Approved Pittsylvania County Schools Cases PCS FY24‑25 $12,276.00 passed
• Approved Pittsylvania County Schools Cases PCS FY25‑26 $73,435.82 passed
• Approved Mandated cases PC FY24‑25 $8,028.00 passed
• Approved Mandated cases PC FY25‑26 $551,612.84 passed

Industrial Development Authority (IDA)

The Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority is meeting to approve funding agreements for two industrial projects. The body will also discuss a payroll costs memorandum of understanding and provide updates on the county's strategic plan.

• Approval of COF and TROF Agreements for Project Toy Story
• Approval of LPA, TROF, and COF for Project Green Recycle
• Update on Payroll Costs MOU
• Review of August Financials showing cash at end of period of $783,410.28
• Closed session regarding prospective businesses Project G, Project 10, and Project B

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It also unanimously approved the COF and TROF agreements for Project Toy Story. The County IDA decided not to move forward with the Payroll Costs MOU. A motion to enter a closed session passed unanimously and the closed session was later certified.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved COF and TROF agreements for Project Toy Story (unanimous)
• Decided not to move forward with Payroll Costs MOU
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Certified closed session (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors work session will include a presentation on the VDH Year‑End Funding Request. Staff will report on the FY 2026 Capital Improvements plan, explain the 2025 Business Personal Property Refund, and discuss property maintenance. Two closed‑session items will cover a Comprehensive Plan update and an Economic Development update.

• Presentation: VDH Year‑End Funding Request (Staff Contact: Michael Dolianitis)
• FY 2026 Capital Improvements Report (Staff Contact: Kim VanDerHyde)
• 2025 Business Personal Property Refund Explanation (Staff Contact: Robin Goard)
• Property Maintenance Discussion (Staff Contact: Matthew Evans)
• Closed Session: Comprehensive Plan Update Project (Staff Contact: Dave Arnold) and Economic Development Update (Staff Contact: Matthew Rowe)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning cases and the Comprehensive Plan (Line & Grade). The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various agreements and appointments.

• Case R-25-018: A&S Investments rezoning from A-1 Agricultural to B-2 Business District
• Case R-25-020: Jerry Barker rezoning from R-1 Residential Suburban to A-1 Agricultural
• Public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan (Line & Grade)
• Approval of Project Green Recycle, Project Toy Story, and Election Equipment Sales agreements
• Resolution #2025-09-01 to accept donated parcels 2531-31-3261 and 2531-30-3436 for public use

Local Board of Social Services

The Local Board of Social Services will meet to approve August 2025 expenditures and discuss agency updates. The board will review vehicle use guidelines, leave policies, and department vacancies. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel and foster care matters.

• Approval of August 2025 expenditures
• Review of Agency Vehicle Use Checklist/Quick Guide
• Discussion of Local Agency Policy regarding Leave
• Review of Organizational Chart and vacancies
• Closed session regarding Foster Care and Personnel

The board approved the August 2025 expenditures and the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. Members voted to hold a closed session at 6:55 PM, then to vacate it and reconvene in open session at 7:52 PM. In the open session the board approved three Foster Care actions (IDs 21251342, 21028897, 21028897) with all present members voting yes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 expenditures (unanimous)
• Agreed to convene closed session at 6:55 PM (unanimous)
• Agreed to vacate closed session and reconvene open session at 7:52 PM (unanimous)
• Approved Foster Care actions IDs 21251342, 21028897, 21028897 (unanimous)

General

The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider five special-use permit applications. The cases include two public garage (mechanic shop) permits, two mobile-home placements (single-wide and double-wide), and a sign permit for an illuminated 10‑by‑30‑foot sign. The board will decide whether each request complies with the county zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan.

• Case S-25-014: Robert Taylor – Special Use Permit for a public garage (mechanic shop) (Code § 35‑121)
• Case S-25-015: Charles and Gearleen Dawson – Special Use Permit for placement of a single‑wide mobile home (Code § 35‑223)
• Case S-25-016: Juan and Dora Hernandez – Special Use Permit for placement of a double‑wide mobile home (Code § 35‑223)
• Case S-25-017: Trinity Rowland – Special Use Permit for a public garage (mechanic shop) (Code § 35‑121)
• Case Z-25-001: Grey Outdoor, LLC – Sign permit for an off‑site illuminated 10’ × 30’ double‑sided sign (300 sq ft) (Code § 35‑100)

Planning Commission

The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and hear public comments on three zoning cases and two sign permit requests. The body will also discuss old and new business before adjourning.

• Approval of August Board Meeting Minutes
• Case R-25-021: Rezoning from DZ to R-1 (Juan Lopez)
• Case R-25-022: Rezoning from R-1 to B-2 (JoAnn Atkinson)
• Case S-25-019: Special Use Permit for Private Campground (Victor and Vicky Keatts)
• Case Z-25-002 & Z-25-003: Sign permits for off-site illuminated signs (Capital Outdoors)

Community Policy & Management Team(CSA)

The Pittsylvania County Community Policy & Management Team will consider a closed‑session motion to discuss medical and mental health records for children under its jurisdiction, as allowed by Virginia Code §2.2‑3711. If approved, the team will adopt a certification resolution confirming that only exempt public business was addressed in the closed session. The open portion of the meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes, a pool report, agency updates, budget memoranda, and planning the FY 2026 calendar.

• Approve July 24, 2025 minutes (consent agenda)
• Review July 2025 pool report (consent agenda)
• Discuss DPCS – Non‑Mandated Use of Funds
• Administrative Memo #25‑10 – Administrative Budget Funding
• Closed‑session motion to discuss medical and mental health records for children

The Community Policy & Management Team approved multiple school case payments, including a $684,860.89 mandated case for FY25‑26. The team also approved the FY2026 FAPT and CPMT calendar and authorized a closed‑session discussion of medical and mental health records before reconvening in open session. A resolution was adopted certifying compliance with open‑meeting requirements.

• Approved FY24‑25 school cases PCS $20,114.16 (motion passed)
• Approved FY25‑26 school cases PCS $66,025.00 (motion passed)
• Approved FY24‑25 mandated cases $14,823.00 (motion passed)
• Approved FY24‑25 local‑only cases $5,099.50 (motion passed)
• Approved FY25‑26 mandated cases $684,860.89 (motion passed)
• Approved FY2026 FAPT and CPMT calendar (motion passed)
• Authorized closed‑session discussion of medical and mental health records (voice vote passed)
• Adopted resolution certifying compliance with open‑meeting law (voice vote passed)

General

The Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority will discuss a Local Performance Agreement for Project Toy Story. The body will also receive a strategic plan update and hold a closed session regarding three unannounced prospective businesses.

• Approval of Local Performance Agreement for Project Toy Story involving Merrygoround, Inc. at 3401 US Highway 29
• Project Toy Story site purchase option price of $5,350,000.00
• Closed session updates on Project G, Project 10, and Project B
• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes and financial reports
• Pittsylvania County Strategic Plan update

The Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority added a memorandum of understanding for county payroll payments to the agenda and later postponed its approval until the September meeting. The board also approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda with revisions, and a Local Performance Agreement for MerryGoRound, Inc. A closed‑session was entered and subsequently certified by unanimous vote.

• Added MOU for county payroll payments to New Business agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Local Performance Agreement for MerryGoRound, Inc. (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of payroll MOU to September meeting (unanimous)
• Entered Closed Session (unanimous)
• Certified Closed Session roll call (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors work session will review proposed FY2025 and FY2026 budget amendments. Staff will present a discussion on replacing the roof of the Human Services Building and provide an update on election systems and voting machines. The meeting also includes closed‑session briefings on a jail project and an economic‑development update.

• FY2025 and FY2026 budget amendment presentations
• Human Services Building roof replacement discussion
• Election systems and voting‑machine software update
• Closed session briefing on jail project
• Closed session briefing on economic‑development update

The Board approved the meeting agenda with a 6‑0 vote. Later, the Board voted 7‑0 to enter a closed session to discuss public‑safety and economic‑development matters. No other actions were voted on during the work session.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved closed session (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will approve a consent agenda of routine items, including minutes, bills, and contracts for radio upgrades, courthouse HVAC, and water system improvements. The meeting includes public hearings on the FY2025 and FY2026 County Budget Adjustments.

• Courthouse HVAC Replacement/Upgrades Contract Approval
• Vista Pointe Water System Improvements Agreement Approval
• Water Tank Maintenance Services Contract Award Approval
• Public Hearing - FY2025 County Budget Adjustments
• Public Hearing - FY2026 County Budget Adjustments

The Board added the Human Services Building roof replacement to the consent agenda and approved the meeting agenda with revisions. All items on the consent agenda, including contracts and resolutions, were approved. The FY2025 budget amendments totaling $28,261,209.51 and the FY2026 budget amendments totaling $35,397,799.43 were each approved unanimously.

• Added Human Services Building Roof Replacement to consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved agenda with revisions (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Approved FY2025 County budget amendments totaling $28,261,209.51 (7-0)
• Approved FY2026 County budget amendments totaling $35,397,799.43 (7-0)

Electoral Board

The Pittsylvania County Local Board of Social Services will approve the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting and the July 2025 expenditures. It will discuss new business items such as legislative changes, a leave policy, agency vehicle replacement, the organizational chart, department statistics, and agency updates. A closed session will be held to address foster care and personnel matters before reconvening in open session. The meeting will adjourn with notice of the next meeting on September 15, 2025.

• Approval of the minutes of the 7/21/2025 meeting
• Approval of the July 2025 expenditures
• Discussion of agency vehicle replacement
• Review of local agency policy – leave
• Closed‑session discussion of foster care and personnel matters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on several land-use applications. These include requests for rezoning, special use permits for mobile homes and mechanic shops, and a sign permit.

• Case R-25-018: A&S Investments rezoning from A-1 Agricultural to B-2 Business District
• Case R-25-020: Jerry Barker rezoning from R-1 Residential Suburban to A-1 Agricultural
• Case S-25-014 and S-25-017: Special Use Permits for public garages (mechanic shops)
• Case S-25-015 and S-25-016: Special Use Permits for single-wide and double-wide mobile homes
• Case Z-25-001: Grey Outdoor, LLC request for an illuminated 10’ x 30’ off-site sign

Industrial Development Authority (IDA)

The Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority will consider two contract approvals: an amendment to the purchase and sale agreement for Parcel #2348-50-2690 and a revised lease agreement for TECHnista. The meeting also includes an economic development update and a closed‑session discussion of an unannounced prospective business. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement Amendment for Parcel #2348-50-2690
• Approval of Revised Lease Agreement for TECHnista
• Economic Development Updates – overview of projects
• Closed‑session discussion of a prospective unannounced business or industry

The IDA unanimously approved the agenda and a corrected consent agenda. It then approved the purchase and sale agreement for Parcel #2348-50-2690 and a revised lease agreement for TECHnista. The board entered and later certified a closed session before adjourning.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Consent agenda corrected and approved (unanimous)
• Purchase and Sale agreement for Parcel #2348-50-2690 approved (unanimous)
• Revised lease agreement for TECHnista approved (unanimous)
• Closed session entered (unanimous)
• Closed session certification approved (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review staff reports and discuss upcoming business meeting items. The session includes updates on county infrastructure and insurance rates.

• Landfill gate fee adjustment for county residents
• Update on water infrastructure projects
• Battle on the Border donation request
• Health insurance rate increase
• Closed session regarding a potential landfill contract

The Board voted unanimously to add the Fire and Rescue Service Agreement to agenda item 8a and to approve the meeting agenda. A closed‑session was entered by a 7‑0 vote to discuss legal matters, including a potential landfill contract and property acquisition. The Board also agreed to place a $2,000 donation for the Battle on the Border youth program on the Business Meeting agenda for later formal approval.

• Add Fire and Rescue Service Agreement to agenda item 8a (6-0 approved)
• Approve meeting agenda (6-0 approved)
• Enter Closed Session for legal and contract discussions (7-0 approved)
• Place $2,000 Battle on the Border donation on Business Meeting agenda (agreed)
• Discuss landfill gate fee waiver proposal; policy to be drafted (no vote)
• Review water infrastructure project bids; pending administrator approval (no vote)
• Review health insurance rate changes; board agreed changes are strategic (no vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to decide on six rezoning cases. The body will also review an opioid litigation settlement and road safety resolutions.

• Case R-25-012, R-25-013, R-25-014, and R-25-017: Proposed rezonings to A-1 Agricultural District
• Case R-25-015: Proposed rezoning from RC-1 to B-2 Business District, General
• Case R-25-016: Proposed rezoning from A-1 to R-1 Residential Suburban Subdivision District
• Opioid litigation settlement approval
• Resolution for a four-way stop at Tunstall High Road, Stony Mill Road, and Mt. Cross Road

The Board adopted the agenda and consent agenda, which included approval of the Robin Court waterline contract, a $2,000 donation to Battle on the Border, and new health‑insurance rates for FY2026. It also approved rezoning of three properties to Agricultural Districts (46.81 acres in Chatham‑Blairs, 83.49 acres in Dan River, and 19.46 acres in Banister). All recorded votes were unanimous (7‑0). No board vote was recorded for the fourth rezoning request.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Robin Court waterline contract (7-0)
• Approved $2,000 Battle on the Border donation (7-0)
• Approved new health‑insurance rates for FY2026 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 46.81 acres from R‑1 to A‑1 in Chatham‑Blairs (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 83.49 acres from R‑1 to A‑1 in Dan River (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 19.46 acres from R‑1/A‑1 to A‑1 in Banister (7-0)

Electoral Board

The Pittsylvania County Electoral Board will approve its agenda, review and approve minutes from prior meetings, and hear public comments. The board will conduct a closed session, as required by Virginia code §2.2-3711, to perform the annual performance review of the General Registrar. After the closed session, the board will carry out its annual ADA compliance review and receive the General Registrar’s report. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from previous meetings
• Public comments
• Closed session for annual performance review of the General Registrar (VA code §2.2-3711)
• Annual ADA review after closed session

The board amended the agenda to review the DS300 and administration station purchase. It accepted the March 28 and June 18 meeting minutes with corrections. The board approved the DS300 purchase, contingent on satisfactory answers from ESS and a September 1 delivery date. It also approved completing ADA compliance confirmation for 2025, excluding two precincts.

• Amended agenda to include DS300 purchase review (motion carried)
• Accepted March 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted June 18, 2025 minutes with corrections (motion carried)
• Approved DS300 machines and administration station purchase, contingent on ESS answers (motion carried)
• Moved to closed session to complete registrar performance review (unanimously passed)
• Approved ADA compliance confirmation for 2025, excluding two precincts (motion carried)

SR RIFA

The Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority will consider several resolutions, including confirming the Pittsylvania County Administrator Officer and approving a performance agreement that provides a $50,000 site‑assessment grant from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund with a matching $50,000 in‑kind contribution by the Authority. The meeting also includes the Treasurer’s report for February‑June 2025 and approval of the FY 2025‑2026 budget. A closed‑session will be held to discuss confidential matters permitted by Virginia law.

• Resolution confirming Vincent E. Shorter as Pittsylvania County Administrator Officer (no written resolution)
• Resolution approving $50,000 grant for site assessment and planning, with $50,000 in‑kind work by Hurt Partners, LLC
• Treasurer’s report covering February through June 2025
• Approval of the FY 2025‑2026 budget
• Closed‑session discussion of prospective business, confidential records, real‑property acquisition, legal counsel, and public contract award

The Authority approved the appointment of Vincent Shorter as Pittsylvania County Officer, approved a $50,000 Virginia Brownfields Assistance Fund grant performance agreement, and adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget. General expenditures reports for February‑June 2025 were also approved. The board recessed into a closed session for confidential matters and later certified that the closed session complied with Virginia law.

• Approved appointment of Vincent Shorter as Pittsylvania County Officer (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 Virginia Brownfields Assistance Fund grant performance agreement (6-0)
• Approved general expenditures reports for Feb‑Jun 2025 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget proposal (6-0)
• Recessed into closed session for legal and confidential discussions (6-0)
• Certified closed session compliance with Virginia law (6-0)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve April 2025 financial and operations reports. The board is scheduled to review policies regarding the History Center, animal access, dress code, and donations. The meeting will also include updates on the Dan River District Branch and Mt. Hermon staff and hours.

• Review of Acquisition Policy for History Center
• Review of Animals in the Library policy
• Review of Book Donation and Gifts and Donations policies
• Review of Dress Code and Emergency Closings policies
• Update on Dan River District Branch

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct its regular meeting with routine agenda items such as approvals of the agenda and minutes. The primary agenda item is a public hearing on Case S-25-013, a Special Use Permit application for a motel, hotel, tourist and resort facility (bed and breakfast). The board will consider the application in accordance with the county zoning ordinance.

• Case S-25-013 – Special Use Permit for a motel, hotel, tourist and resort facility (bed and breakfast)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct regular business, including a public hearing on zoning cases. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal matters.

• Public hearing regarding zoning cases
• Closed session for legal matters

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will approve its agenda and adopt a statement of conduct. It will hold a closed session to review provisional ballots under Virginia Code §24.2-653.01 and certify that session under §2.2-3712. The board will then canvass and certify the results of the June 17, 2025 primary election, allow public comments, and adjourn.

• Approval of agenda
• Adoption of statement of conduct
• Closed session to review provisional ballots (VA Code §24.2-653.01)
• Certification of closed session (VA Code §2.2-3712)
• Canvass and certification of June 17, 2025 primary election

The Electoral Board voted 3‑0 to appoint HF Haymore as Vice Chair and Josh Austin as Secretary. It also voted 3‑0 to enter a closed session to approve provisional ballots, then 3‑0 to return to open session. The board later agreed by acclimation to go At Ease until June 23, 2025, and adjourned the meeting with a 3‑0 vote.

• Appointed HF Haymore as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Appointed Josh Austin as Secretary (3-0)
• Approved provisional ballots in closed session (3-0)
• Returned to open session (3-0)
• Board agreed by acclimation to go At Ease until 6/23/2025
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

General

The Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority will consider approving the May 2025 meeting minutes and financial report. The agenda includes updates on the Strategic Plan, the Gretna Industrial Park Roadway, and the RealtyLink Tobacco Commission Loan Extension. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss prospective unannounced businesses.

• Approval of May 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of May 2025 Financial Report
• Pittsylvania County Strategic Plan Update
• SRP Parking Lot Light Pole and Base Update
• RealtyLink Tobacco Commission Loan Extension

The Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority unanimously approved the FY2026 budget and the RealtyLink Tobacco Commission loan extension. The board also approved the agenda, consent agenda, and revisions to add the FY2026 budget item. A motion to enter a closed session was passed, and the closed‑session certification was approved unanimously before adjournment.

• Approved revisions to agenda adding FY2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved RealtyLink Tobacco Commission loan extension (unanimous)
• Approved IDA budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved entry into closed session (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑session certification (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session for internal discussion and staff reports. Presentations will cover a Safe Streets For All grant opportunity and a review of board compensation. Two closed‑session items will address an economic development update and the county comprehensive plan. No public comments are allowed during the work session.

• Presentation: Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Grant Opportunity (staff contact: Dave Arnold)
• Presentation: Board Compensation review (staff contacts: Kenneth Bowman, Matthew Evans)
• Closed Session: Economic Development Update (staff contact: Matthew Rowe)
• Closed Session: Comprehensive Plan discussion (staff contacts: Dave Arnold, Emily Ragsdale)
• Work session designated for internal board and county staff communication only

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda with a 7‑0 vote. The Board also approved a motion to enter a closed session, also by a 7‑0 vote. Items concerning a Safe Streets grant application and board compensation were noted for future action but no decisions were made on them during this meeting.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a residential-to-agricultural rezoning request and a solar siting agreement. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with budget amendments and various contract approvals.

• Case R-25-011: Request to rezone from R-1 Residential Suburban Subdivision to A-1 Agricultural District
• Public hearing for Solar Siting Agreement & Extension Request
• Renaming a portion of Oak Ridge Farm Road to Harville-Saunders Parkway
• FY2025 Budget Amendments for Next Gen 911 Grant, School Bus Lease, and Tyson Foods COF Grant
• Public hearing for Dog Controlled Area in Bridgewood Subdivision

The Board voted 6-1 to approve the execution of the Axton Solar siting agreement and to extend its special use permit until July 1, 2027. It also approved a $75,000 local match for the Safe Streets for All grant (7-0) and set board member compensation (5-2). Additional items approved unanimously included a rezoning of 3.48 acres to agricultural use, an amendment to the dog‑running‑at‑large code for Bridgewood Subdivision, and a one‑time 1.5% bonus for DSS employees.

• Approved solar siting agreement and SUP extension to 2027 (6-1)
• Committed $75,000 local match for Safe Streets for All grant (7-0)
• Approved board member compensation resolution (5-2)
• Approved rezoning of 3.48 acres from R‑1 to A‑1 for campground (7-0)
• Amended dog‑running‑at‑large restrictions to include Bridgewood Subdivision (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing 1.5% bonus for full‑time DSS employees (7-0)
• Added agenda items including special election petition and grant items (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering multiple budget and contract items (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously (7-0). It then appointed Vincent Shorter as Pittsylvania County Administrator, with six supervisors voting in favor and one against.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Vincent Shorter as County Administrator (6-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two special use permit requests for doublewide manufactured homes. The cases, S-25-011 and S-25-012, were submitted by Samanthia Wiles‑Lipscomb. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approvals of minutes and the chairman's report.

• Case S-25-011 – Special Use Permit for a doublewide manufactured home (Applicant: Samanthia Wiles‑Lipscomb)
• Case S-25-012 – Special Use Permit for a doublewide manufactured home (Applicant: Samanthia Wiles‑Lipscomb)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for six rezoning applications and one special use permit. The body will also review a proposed conservation easement for substantial accordance.

• Case R-25-012: Victor and Neil Hardy rezoning from R-1 to A-1
• Case R-25-013: Harold and Caroline Carver rezoning from R-1 to A-1
• Case R-25-014: Kindom Land, LLC rezoning from R-1 and A-1 to A-1
• Case R-25-015: Rhetson Companies, Inc rezoning from RC-1 to B-2
• Case S-25-013: Joel Keneipp and Amy Davis special use permit for a bed and breakfast

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive a Safe Streets 4 All Safety Action Plan update and a U.S. 58 West Sewer Capacity Analysis report. The session also includes several closed‑session items covering legal matters, an economic development update, and personnel issues. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Safe Streets 4 All Safety Action Plan Update (presentation)
• U.S. 58 West Sewer Capacity Analysis Report (presentation)
• Closed Session (Legal)
• Closed Session (Economic Development Update)
• Closed Session (Personnel)

The Board approved the meeting agenda by a 6‑0 vote. A motion to enter Closed Session was adopted 7‑0. The Closed Session certification was recorded with six members voting Yes and one member absent. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 PM.

• Agenda approved (6-0)
• Closed Session entered (7-0)
• Closed Session certification passed (6-0, 1 absent)
• Meeting adjourned (no vote required)

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will vote on the FY 2026 County budget and the FY 2026 school budget. A rezoning request (Case R-25-010) to change land to Agricultural District will be heard. Several contract awards, including janitorial and library services and an Axon Enterprise contract for the Sheriff's Office, will be approved. Additional resolutions and appointments will be considered as part of the consent agenda.

• Resolution #2025-05-10 adoption of FY 2026 County Budget
• FY 2026 School Budget approval
• Rezoning Public Hearing – Case R-25-010 John Geyer (rezone to A‑1 Agricultural District)
• Janitorial Services Contract Award Approval (Library)
• Contract Approval – Axon Enterprise for Sheriff's Office

The Board unanimously approved the FY2026 County budget of $257,574,766 and the FY2026 School budget of $132,471,056. It also approved the rezoning of 35.60 acres to Agricultural (A‑1) and the Bays Solid Waste Disposal Agreement. Additional actions included providing bottled water for Robin Court residents and re‑appointing Judy Simpson to the Beautification Committee.

• Approved FY2026 County Budget $257,574,766 (7-0)
• Approved FY2026 School Budget $132,471,056 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 35.60 acres to A‑1 Agricultural District (7-0)
• Approved Bays Solid Waste Disposal Agreement (7-0)
• Approved supply of bottled water for Robin Court residents (7-0)
• Re‑appointed Judy Simpson to the Beautification Committee (7-0)
• Added Beautification Committee Appointment and Robin Court Drinking Water to agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including multiple resolutions and contracts (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three items: a resolution to authorize literary loan borrowing with the Literary Fund of Virginia, the FY 2026 school budget, and the FY 2026 county budget. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are presented for public comment.

• Public Hearing – Literary Loan Borrowing and Resolution #2025-05-01 (authorizing filing of applications with the Literary Fund of Virginia)
• Public Hearing – FY 2026 School Budget
• Public Hearing – FY 2026 County Budget

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda (7-0). It also unanimously approved Resolution #2025-05-01, authorizing County Schools to apply for loans from the Literary Loan Fund up to $24,482,838 (7-0). Public hearings on the FY 2026 school and county budgets were held with no public comments. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-05-01 authorizing school loans up to $24,482,838 (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on case S-25-010, a special use permit application by Timothy and Kimberly Barber for a private recreational facility (gym). The hearing will allow limited public comments of up to three minutes. The meeting also includes routine items such as approvals of the agenda, minutes, and reports.

• Case S-25-010 – Special Use Permit for a private gym (Timothy and Kimberly Barber)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of March board meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three zoning applications. The hearing includes a request to rezone a property from R‑1 to A‑1 for the Keatts parcel, and two special‑use permit requests for double‑wide manufactured homes on the Wiles‑Lipscomb parcels. The commission will also address routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and the chairman’s report.

• Public hearing on rezoning case R-25-011 (Victor and Vicky Keatts) to change from R‑1 to A‑1
• Public hearing on special use permit case S-25-011 for a doublewide manufactured home (Samanthia Wiles‑Lipscomb)
• Public hearing on special use permit case S-25-012 for a doublewide manufactured home (Samanthia Wiles‑Lipscomb)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of April Board meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Pittsylvania County Finance Committee will hear a presentation of the FY 26 County Budget. It will also consider a staff recommendation to authorize advertising for the FY 26 budget public hearing. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• FY 26 County Budget Presentation (Staff Contact: Vincent Shorter)
• FY 26 County Budget Public Hearing Advertisement Authorization Recommendation (Staff Contact: Kim VanDerHyde)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review potential additions to the Secondary 6-Year Plan for unpaved roads. The meeting includes reports on beautification committee funding and closed sessions regarding security, legal matters, and economic development.

• Potential unpaved roads for the County’s Secondary 6-Year Plan
• Beautification Committee funding report
• Closed session on Economic Development Update
• Closed session on Legal matters
• Closed session on Security

The Board unanimously approved its meeting agenda. It also voted 7‑0 to allow the Beautification Committee to apply for a grant to fund signage and billboards that educate the public about littering fines, and to place the item on the upcoming Business Meeting agenda. A motion to enter a closed session was likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved grant support for Beautification signage and billboards (7-0)
• Approved entry into closed session (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider several consent agenda items, including approvals of minutes, the March 2025 bill list, a library bookmobile contract, a fire‑and‑rescue capital reserve request, and the FY2026‑FY2030 capital improvements plan. They will adopt a resolution naming the Route 40 bridge over George's Creek the “Haile Shelton Memorial Bridge.” The meeting also includes a public hearing on Rezoning Case R‑25‑001 submitted by Balico, LLC.

• Library Contract Approval (Bookmobile)
• Brosville Fire and Rescue Capital Reserve Request Approval
• FY2026‑FY2030 Capital Improvements Plan Approval
• Resolution #2025-04-01 adopting the name “Haile Shelton Memorial Bridge” for the Route 40 bridge over George's Creek
• Rezoning Public Hearing – Case R‑25‑001: Balico, LLC request to rezone from R‑1 and A‑1 to M‑2 Industrial District (Planning Commission 7‑0 vote to deny)

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including the Beautification Committee grant, the Transco Williams pipeline construction agreement, the FY2026‑FY2030 Capital Improvements Plan, and several proclamations, all by a 7‑0 vote. It also denied Balico, LLC’s request to withdraw its rezoning application by a 5‑2 vote. No other substantive motions were taken.

• Approved Beautification Committee Grant Application (7-0)
• Approved Transco Williams Pipeline Construction Agreement (7-0)
• Approved FY2026‑FY2030 Capital Improvements Plan (7-0)
• Approved Library Contract (Bookmobile) (7-0)
• Approved Brosville Fire and Rescue Capital Reserve Request (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution naming Route 40 Bridge the “Haile Shelton Memorial Bridge” (7-0)
• Approved County's March 2025 Bill List (7-0)
• Denied request to withdraw Balico rezoning application (5-2)

Planning Commission

The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two land‑use applications. One is a rezoning request (Case R-25-010) to change a property from R‑1 and A‑1 districts to A‑1 Agricultural District. The other is a Special Use Permit (Case S-25-010) for a private recreational gym facility. The meeting also includes routine items such as citizen comments, agenda approval, and minutes approval.

• Case R-25-010 – John Geyer requests rezoning from R‑1 Residential Suburban Subdivision and A‑1 Agricultural Districts to A‑1 Agricultural District (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale).
• Case S-25-010 – Timothy and Kimberly Barber seek a Special Use Permit for a private recreational gym (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale).
• Hearing of the Citizens – residents may address the board for up to three minutes each within a 45‑minute total period.

Electoral Board

The Pittsylvania County Electoral Board will hold a closed session on March 28, 2025. The board will conduct an annual review of the voting system security plan, examine the Locality Election Security Standards (LESS), and review the officers of election. The session is certified under Virginia Code §§2.2-3711 and 2.2-3712. No other business is listed.

• Annual review of the voting system security plan
• Review of Locality Election Security Standards (LESS)
• Review of officers of election

The Electoral Board approved the meeting agenda and then voted unanimously to table the agenda and enter a closed session to review the annual voting system review, local election security standards, and officers of election. After the closed session, the board certified that only the identified matters were discussed, tabled the remainder of the meeting, and adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to review voting system, security standards, and officers (unanimous)
• Certified closed session compliance (yes votes from all members)
• Tabled remainder of meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee will meet on March 18, 2025. The committee will consider a revision to the FY26 budget calendar, review county revenues, and discuss debt financing options. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• FY26 Budget Calendar Revision
• Review of Revenues
• Debt Financing Discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on March 18, 2025. The meeting includes staff presentations on the PJM Power Grid and the Haven of the Dan River project, as well as closed‑session updates on economic development, legal matters, and opioid litigation. No public comments are permitted during the work session; comments are allowed at the later Business Meeting. The session concludes with certification of the closed sessions.

• PJM Power Grid presentation (Staff Contact: Chuck Angier)
• Haven of the Dan River presentation (Staff Contact: Sharon Hendricks)
• Closed‑session Economic Development Update (Staff Contact: Matthew Rowe)
• Closed‑session Legal Update (Staff Contact: Matthew Evans)
• Closed‑session Opioid Litigation Update (Staff Contact: Matthew Evans)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider five rezoning cases, all of which received 5-0 recommendations for approval from the Planning Commission. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with resolutions regarding roadway abandonment and solar permit extensions.

• Case R-25-005: Rezoning from R-1 to A-1 for Kelly and Kenneth Krogmann
• Case R-25-006: Rezoning from R-1 to A-1 for Robert and Elizabeth Yeatts
• Case R-25-007: Rezoning from M-1 and RC-1 for East Bowles LLC
• Case R-25-008: Rezoning from RMF to RC-1 for Robert Yeaman
• Resolution # 2025-03-01: Roadway abandonment of a portion of Jasper Wood Road

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider six special‑use permit applications. The applications include permits for manufactured homes, an auto repair shop, a private recreational facility, and two private schools. Decisions will be made in accordance with the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance.

• Case S-25-004 – Princess Rodriguez: special‑use permit for a single‑wide manufactured home.
• Case S-25-005 – Ronnie and Anna Warren: special‑use permit for a diesel auto repair shop.
• Case S-25-006 – Isiah Clark, LLC: special‑use permit for a private recreational event venue.
• Case S-25-007 – Christie Schwartz et al.: special‑use permit for a private school.
• Case S-25-008 – Washington County MD & Franklin County Penna. Home Mission Board, Inc.: special‑use permit for a private school.

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the School Board on February 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia. The agenda includes presentations on the Schools 1% Sales Tax Projects and the School Division's Budget Request, both presented by staff contact Dr. Mark Jones. No formal actions or decisions are listed; the meeting is for informational presentations and open discussion.

• Schools 1% Sales Tax Projects presentation (Staff Contact: Dr. Mark Jones)
• School Division's Budget Request presentation (Staff Contact: Dr. Mark Jones)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors Finance Committee will meet to discuss the Capital Improvements Plan and financing options. The committee will also review information from the Budget Forum and a resolution to adopt tax rates.

• Resolution to Adopt Tax Rates
• Capital Improvements Plan
• Financing Options
• Budget Forum information review

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors held a work session for internal discussion and staff updates. Presentations covered the county landfill, BEAD broadband applications by ZiTEL, Brightspeed, and Verizon, and EMS billing rate revisions. Closed sessions were scheduled for information technology, a solid waste contract, and an economic development update.

• County Landfill Update (presentation)
• ZiTEL Company BEAD Application discussion (presentation)
• Brightspeed Company BEAD Application discussion (presentation)
• Verizon Fiber Internet BEAD Application discussion (presentation)
• Closed Session – Solid Waste Contract

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve a consent agenda including bills, resolutions for road abandonments, and service weapon purchases. The board will also hold public hearings on three rezoning cases recommended by the Planning Commission.

• Approval of January 2025 Bill List
• Resolution for Portion of Jasper Wood Road Abandonment
• Resolution for Route 311 Berry Hill VDOT Project Road Abandonment
• Public Hearing: Nancy Weatherford (R-1 to A-1)
• Public Hearing: Janet Brooks (M-1 to A-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two special-use permit applications. Case S-25-002 concerns a double-wide manufactured home proposed by Jonathan and Shannon Mize. Case S-25-003 involves Shockoe Solar, LLC seeking to amend conditions on a utility-scale solar facility permit. The board will consider these applications under the county zoning ordinance.

• Case S-25-002 – Special Use Permit for placement of a double-wide manufactured home (applicants Jonathan and Shannon Mize).
• Case S-25-003 – Amendment of conditions on Special Use Permit S-20-012 for a utility-scale solar energy facility (applicant Shockoe Solar, LLC).

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct a public hearing on several rezoning applications and special use permits. They will consider rezoning requests that move properties from residential or industrial districts to agricultural or other districts. They will also review special use permits for manufactured homes, a diesel repair shop, a private recreational facility, and private schools. After the hearing, the commission will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Case R-25-005: Rezoning Kelly Krogmann property from R-1 to A-1
• Case R-25-006: Rezoning Robert and Elizabeth Yeatts property from R-1 to A-1
• Case R-25-007: Rezoning East Bowles LLC property from M-1 and RC-1 districts
• Case S-25-004: Special Use Permit for Princess Rodriguez's single-wide manufactured home
• Case S-25-005: Special Use Permit for Ronnie and Anna Warren's diesel repair shop

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the Clerk of Court budget request and receive an update on the County Broadband Project. The session includes discussions on mid-year budget updates and the Mass County Zoning Ordinance.

• Clerk of Court Budget Request presentation
• County Broadband Project update
• Mid-Year Budget Updates/Enterprise Lease Payoff
• Mass County Zoning Ordinance discussion/review
• Closed sessions regarding information technology, real property acquisition, and economic development

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will approve several consent agenda items, including FY2025 mid‑year budget amendments and a roadway abandonment resolution. The meeting includes public hearings on four rezoning cases and the sale of the Old Climax Store. Citizens will have a hearing period to address the Board. New business will cover a BZA appointment recommendation.

• Approve FY2025 Mid-Year Budget Amendments
• Approve Resolution #2025-01-03 for abandonment of portion of Jasper Wood Road
• Rezoning case R-24-032: Russell East, III – B-2 to R-1 and A-1
• Rezoning case R-24-034: Patricia Byrd – M-1 to A-1
• Public hearing on Sale of Old Climax Store (Resolution #2025-01-01)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will elect a new chairman and vice‑chairman and approve the meeting agenda and the December board meeting minutes. It will also hold a public hearing on case S‑24‑023, a special‑use permit request to place a single‑wide manufactured home.

• Chairman nomination and election
• Vice‑Chairman nomination and election
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of December meeting minutes
• Public hearing on case S‑24‑023 – special use permit for a manufactured home

Planning Commission

The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to elect a new chairman and vice-chairman, and to hold public hearings on several rezoning applications and a special use permit.

• Election of new Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Public hearing for Case R-25-001: Balico, LLC (rezoning to M-2 Industrial)
• Public hearing for Case R-25-002: Nancy Weatherford (rezoning to A-1 Agricultural)
• Public hearing for Case R-25-003: Janet Brooks (rezoning to A-1 Agricultural)
• Public hearing for Case R-25-004: Eric and Ashley Brown (rezoning to A-1 Agricultural)