Amelia County public meetings in 2021

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors voted 1-4 against approving revised proffers from an apartment project developer. The meeting also addressed draft ordinances for environmental services and updates to the Special Event Permits Ordinance.

• Vote failed 1-4 regarding developer proffers for apartment project
• Approved resolution to turn Broad Meadow Road into the State system
• Approved update to County policy allowing alcohol on County property
• Approved reinstatement of Crossroads funding
• Waste Management host fee check for October 2021 was $266,052.01

The Board of Supervisors held public hearings and unanimously approved updates to the ordinance on property conditions, including regulations on inoperable vehicles, despite public opposition. They also approved several appointments, resolutions, and supplemental appropriations, including an opioid resolution and a refund request.

• Approved property condition ordinance changes unanimously
• Appointed Michael Bates to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Recommended Ellsworth Bennett for reappointment to Board of Zoning Appeals (5-0)
• Approved Opioid resolution (5-0)
• Approved refund request from Commissioner of Revenue
• Approved Special Event Ordinance changes (5-0)
• Approved changes to alcohol policy on county property
• Approved supplemental appropriation for Emergency Service Solutions rate increase (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting with an annual audit presentation, a discussion on a new personnel policy, and an update on American Rescue Plan Act funds. The agenda also includes items on VML/VACO and a possible closed meeting.

• Annual audit presentation by Robinson Farmer and Cox
• New personnel policy discussion led by Supervisor Weyant
• American Rescue Plan Act discussion led by Supervisor Weyant
• VML/VACO update
• Possible closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a workshop on December 8, 2021, and unanimously approved an emergency burn ban. The board also heard the annual audit and a credit benchmark report, and discussed social media misinformation and ARPA fund usage.

• Approved emergency burn ban (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda to include burn ban discussion

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Board rejected, 4-1, a developer's revised proffer request for the apartment project, with only Supervisor Scott voting yes. The Board approved updates to the County policy allowing alcohol on County property, reinstated Crossroads funding, and approved a resolution to turn Broad Meadow Road over to the State system. Staff was directed to revise the Special Event Permits Ordinance and return it in December. The meeting also included public comments about Supervisor Scott and the apartment project.

• Approved moving November meeting to Nov. 10 with no workshop
• Approved minutes from Oct. 13 workshop and Oct. 20 regular meeting
• Approved October financial reports
• Denied apartment proffer request (1-4, Scott only yes)
• Directed staff to modify Special Event Permits Ordinance and return in December
• Unanimously approved reinstating Crossroads funding
• Approved resolution to turn Broad Meadow Road into State system
• Approved policy update allowing alcohol on County property

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on a rezoning request from R-1 to R-2, with about 30 speakers, only one in favor. The Board voted to defer the decision. Other actions included approving the amended agenda, moving the November meeting to November 10, approving minutes and financial reports, and making several appointments and approvals.

• Approved amended agenda (4-1, Felts opposed)
• Moved November meeting to November 10, 2021, no workshop
• Approved September 8 workshop and September 15 regular meeting minutes
• Approved September financial reports
• Deferred vote on rezoning from R-1 to R-2 after public hearing
• Reappointed members to Planning Commission
• Appointed Marcie Mann to complete vacated term
• Approved supplemental appropriations for school board and Amelia Emergency Squad

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a workshop on October 13, 2021, where they approved the agenda and received presentations on proposed changes to the clutter/blight ordinance and the Building Department's role in enforcement. They also received an update on the Solar Farms project. No formal decisions were made during the workshop.

• Approved the agenda as presented

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the Floodplain Ordinance, a grant resolution for the Amelia Sidewalk project, and a special event permit for the Homecoming Parade with waived fees. They also approved the General Code Ordinance Editorial and Legal Analysis and a request for rollover funds from Piedmont Health District. A request to exempt personal property tax for the Amelia Emergency Squad was deferred to the October meeting.

• Approved amendments to the Floodplain Ordinance
• Approved grant resolution for Amelia Sidewalk project
• Approved Special Event Permit for Homecoming Parade with waived fees
• Approved General Code Ordinance Editorial and Legal Analysis
• Approved rollover funds request from Piedmont Health District
• Deferred personal property tax exemption for Amelia Emergency Squad to October meeting
• Approved amended agenda and prior meeting minutes
• Approved August financial reports

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a workshop on September 8, 2021, where they discussed potential changes to the clutter ordinance and received an update on the General Code project. No formal decisions were made; the agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Discussed clutter ordinance changes and updates
• Received update on General Code project

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning from RR-3 to B-1, an amendment to the BPOL ordinance to exempt temporary entertainment events, and a resolution accepting the American Rescue Plan Act. They also approved a 4-1 contract with Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group for the county reassessment, with Supervisor Felts voting against. Special event permits for the Amelia Truck Pull and Amelia Fright Fest Haunted Trail were granted, along with supplemental appropriations for schools and the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved rezoning from RR-3 to B-1 (unanimous)
• Approved BPOL ordinance amendment exempting temporary entertainment events (unanimous)
• Approved resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act (unanimous)
• Approved Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group for reassessment (4-1, Felts opposed)
• Approved special event permit for Amelia Truck Pull (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Amelia Fright Fest Haunted Trail (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for schools (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a workshop on August 11, 2021, and approved a supplemental appropriation of $4,500 from the Sheriff's Office. They also unanimously approved Option 1 for repairing pavement failure on Broad Meadows. The board discussed broadband project delays, animal shelter plans, redistricting rules, and special event permit fees, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 supplemental appropriation from Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved Option 1 for Broad Meadows pavement repair (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for real property and personnel discussions (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The board approved the VDOT Six Year Plan with a 3-2 vote to remove W Bunker Hill Road from paving and add Selma Road instead. They also approved several fee updates, eliminated car decals, and made appointments, including a 3-2 vote for Lance Cardelino to the Economic Development Authority.

• Approved VDOT Six Year Plan amendment swapping W Bunker Hill Road for Selma Road (3-2)
• Approved Personal Property Tax Relief Act resolution
• Approved erosion and sediment fee updates
• Approved planning and zoning fee updates
• Approved elimination of car decals
• Appointed Lance Cardelino to Economic Development Authority (3-2)
• Approved special event permit for Field Day of the Past (4-1)
• Approved National Night Out with street closure resolution (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a workshop with no final votes on major policy, but took several administrative actions. They unanimously approved waiving the temporary event fee for Field Day of the Past, and directed staff to work with the Commissioner of Revenue on revising Special Event Permit fees. The Board also unanimously approved a contract with VML/VACo for financing assistance on county projects, and entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition.

• Waived temporary event fee for Field Day of the Past (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with Commissioner of Revenue on Special Event Permit fees
• Approved contract with VML/VACo for financing assistance (unanimous)
• Requested County Attorney review property clean-up ordinance for September Workshop
• Requested County Attorney study redistricting laws for August Workshop
• Instructed staff and county attorney to remove fee requirements for temporary events

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved adding Fowlkes Bridge Road and Bunker Hill Road to the Secondary Six Year Plan after a motion to add Selma Road and Bunker Hill Road failed 2-3. They also approved a rezoning request from Nibbs Creek Properties, a special event permit for an Old Fashion County Fair, and a Circuit Court renovation project. Appointments were made to the Landfill Advisory Committee and the EDA, and the board approved quarterly Crossroads contributions and a forensic audit funding policy.

• Approved amended agenda including Landfill Advisory Committee appointment and Parks and Recreation presentation
• Approved minutes from May 12 workshop, May 19 regular meeting, and April 26 joint public hearing
• Approved May financial reports
• Failed motion to add Selma Road and Bunker Hill Road to Secondary Six Year Plan (2-3)
• Approved motion to add Fowlkes Bridge Road and Bunker Hill Road to Secondary Six Year Plan
• Approved carry over funds request from school board
• Approved $119,838 site study request for CIP
• Approved rezoning request by Nibbs Creek Properties from RR-3 to R-10

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a workshop on June 9, 2021, receiving final reports on the water and sewer extension project and discussing financing options for capital improvements, the Six Year Plan, problem properties, solar farm taxation, cigarette taxation, and a personnel policy review committee. No formal votes were taken during the workshop; the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Supervisor Harris.

• Agenda amended to include announcement of Field Day event coming to Amelia County.
• Received final report from Sam Carroll on water and sewer extension project.
• Discussed financing options for Capital Improvement Projects with Robert Lauterberg.
• Led discussion on Six Year Plan with VDOT's Rebecca Worley.
• Heard report from County Attorney Jeff Gore on options for problem properties.
• Discussed taxation of solar farms and received update on cigarette taxation.
• Discussed creation of committee for personnel policy review.
• Adjourned workshop on motion by Supervisor Harris.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors approved closing the compensation study, implementing its results, and forming a personnel policy development committee with Baker Tilly. The board also approved several appointments, fee increases, and a performance raise policy, while deferring solar farm taxation and other items to June.

• Approved closing compensation study and forming personnel policy committee (motion by Scott)
• Re-appointed Jennifer Harris to JL Hamner Library Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Brendon Burke to Maplewood Landfill Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Failed to re-appoint Walter Townsend to Economic Development Committee (2-3)
• Failed to re-appoint Jackie Booker to Economic Development Committee (2-3)
• Approved personnel policy change requiring chairman notification on administrative leave (motion by Scott)
• Approved performance raise eligibility for proficient or greater evaluations (4-1, Harris against)
• Approved creation of standing technology committee (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a workshop on May 12, 2021, with all five members present. They voted to remove the Training Center project from the Capital Improvement Projects list. The board also received updates on the Emergency Radio project and the water and sewer extension project, and entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition and public fund investment, as permitted by state law.

• Removed Training Center project from Capital Improvement Projects (motion by Supervisor Harris)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition and public fund investment (motion by Supervisor Scott)
• Certified closed session discussions complied with Code of Virginia §2.2-3711 A3 and A6 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors approved two zoning amendments, one for US 360 Overlay setbacks and one for utility scale solar in RR-3 zoning, both unanimously. They also approved a supplemental appropriation for the school board, removed a landfill committee member for non-residency, and appointed a replacement. A public hearing for the FY2022 budget was held with no comments, and the meeting was continued to April 30 to vote on the budget. The Board also discussed a possible cigarette tax and directed staff to revise the vehicle license ordinance to eliminate decals.

• Approved US 360 Overlay setback amendment (unanimous)
• Approved utility scale solar amendment in RR-3 zoning (unanimous)
• Approved school board supplemental appropriation
• Removed Dennis Tatum from Landfill Advisory Committee for non-residency
• Appointed Paul Puckett to Landfill Advisory Committee
• Approved Small Purchase Policy Revision (unanimous)
• Approved moving Board meetings back to High School beginning in May (unanimous)
• Continued meeting to April 30, 2021 for FY2022 budget vote

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held two workshop meetings in April and May 2021. At the May 12 workshop, the Board voted to remove the Training Center project from the Capital Improvement Projects list. The Board also received updates on the Emergency Radio System, water and sewer extension, and discussed federal grant projects. No other substantive decisions were made; the April 14 workshop included a unanimous agreement to move forward on sports field improvements behind the library.

• Removed Training Center project from Capital Improvement Projects (motion by Supervisor Harris)
• Unanimously agreed to move forward on sports field improvements behind the library (April 14 workshop)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved amendments to M-1 and M-2 zoning setbacks and lot sizes, a special exception permit for an automotive repair shop, and the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. They also entered a closed session to discuss real property acquisition, certifying compliance with Virginia FOIA. The meeting included routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and a supplemental appropriation for schools.

• Approved the March agenda and minutes from February 10 and 17, 2021.
• Approved February financial reports.
• Approved a supplemental appropriation request for Amelia School Board.
• Unanimously approved an amendment to M-1 and M-2 zoning setbacks.
• Unanimously approved an amendment to M-1 and M-2 zoning lot size.
• Unanimously approved a special exception permit for an automotive repair shop.
• Unanimously approved the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan.
• Unanimously agreed to enter closed session to discuss real property acquisition, with a 4-0 roll call vote.

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a workshop and unanimously approved a motion directing the County Administrator to work with the Commissioner of the Revenue to develop an RFP for property re-assessment. The Board also instructed staff to make an offer for land acquisition after a closed session, and discussed the proposed budget, capital improvement plan, water/sewer project, and a COVID vaccine event.

• Approved motion to develop RFP for property re-assessment (unanimous)
• Instructed County Administrator and staff to make offer for land acquisition
• Agreed to create Information Technology task force
• Discussed allocating $5,000 for GIS project and $13,000 for GIS restructuring (no formal vote recorded)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors approved two zoning amendments: one allowing abattoirs as a use by special exception permit, and another allowing subdivisions as a by-right use in B-1 and B-2 districts. They also approved the disposal of 0.016 acres at no cost, updated board rules for remote meetings, and made appointments to the Building Code Appeals Board and Economic Development Authority. The board entered a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved amendment to allow abattoirs as use by special exception permit
• Approved amendment to allow subdivisions as by-right use in B-1 and B-2 districts
• Approved disposal of 0.016 acres at no cost to county
• Approved update to Rules of the Board for remote meeting participation
• Reappointed Douglas W. Dawson to Building Code Appeals Board
• Appointed Eldon Dieffenbach to Economic Development Authority
• Entered closed session for real property discussion (4-0 vote)
• Approved January financial reports

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors approved several items, including redistricting updates and polling location changes, a reduction in the vehicle tax rate, a special event permit for a Juneteenth celebration, and the appointment of Rose Mastracco to the Social Service Board. The board also voted 3-2 to return a membership refund check to the Commonwealth Regional Council. No substantive decisions were made on the Hindle Building Community Center project, which was only discussed during public comments.

• Approved redistricting updates and polling location changes (motion by Easter)
• Approved reduction in vehicle tax rate (motion by Weyant)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Juneteenth Celebration (unanimous)
• Appointed Rose Mastracco to Social Service Board (unanimous)
• Voted 3-2 to return CRC membership refund check (Weyant and Easter against)
• Approved amended agenda and minutes (motion by Weyant)
• Approved January financial reports (motion by Easter)

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a workshop with no major public decisions. They approved a resolution to adopt workshop dates, heard presentations on the Economic Development Authority Strategic Plan, a church community center, a fire department training site, and the FY2022 budget. The board entered closed sessions to discuss property acquisition and other legal matters, and instructed staff to proceed with property negotiation contingent on a favorable report.

• Approved resolution to adopt workshop dates (motion by Felts)
• Entered closed session under 2.2-3711.A3 and A5, certified compliance
• Entered closed session under 2.2-3711.A1, certified compliance
• Instructed staff to proceed with property negotiation contingent on favorable report

Board of Supervisors Continued Meeting

The Board of Supervisors met with multiple county agencies to discuss the FY 2022 budget, including the Sheriff's Department, Parks and Recreation, Animal Control, Fire Department, Circuit Court, Extension Office, Amelia County Schools, and Rescue Squad. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this continued meeting. The meeting was adjourned with no other business.

• Met with Sheriff's Department regarding FY 2022 budget
• Met with Parks and Recreation regarding FY 2022 budget
• Met with Animal Control regarding FY 2022 budget
• Met with Fire Department regarding FY 2022 budget
• Met with Circuit Court regarding FY 2022 budget
• Met with Extension Office regarding FY 2022 budget
• Met with Amelia County Schools regarding FY 2022 budget
• Met with Rescue Squad regarding FY 2022 budget

Board of Supervisors Continued Meeting

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a continued meeting on January 22, 2021, primarily to meet with several county agencies regarding the FY 2022 budget. No substantive decisions were made during this session. The meeting was continued to January 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

• Met with agencies on FY 2022 budget (no action taken)
• Continued meeting to January 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors held a continued meeting to discuss the FY 2022 budget with several county agencies, including Planning and Zoning, Emergency Management, Social Services, District Court, Public Works, and Finance. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was continued to January 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

• Continued FY 2022 budget discussions with county agencies
• Meeting continued to January 22, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on January 20, 2021, approving routine organizational items, consent agenda, and a supplemental appropriation for the school board. The board entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition and unanimously authorized the County Administrator to negotiate property purchase terms. Several appointments were made to boards and positions.

• Approved Rules of the Board of Supervisors for 2021
• Approved resolution for 2021 meeting dates and locations
• Approved minutes from December 9 and December 12, 2020 meetings
• Approved December financial reports
• Approved supplemental appropriation requested by Amelia School Board
• Appointed Sara Tanner Anderson to Piedmont Community Criminal Justice Board
• Appointed Holly Steele as zoning agent and subdivision agent
• Approved support for LOVE sign project presented by Working Ladies Garden Club

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Board unanimously approved appointing Shawn Stern Computer Services as sole global administrator for email security and adopted the suggested security proposal. They also directed administration to move forward with the Riverstreet Amelia/Manboro lease pending historic review, and continued the workshop to January 21 for a budget meeting.

• Appointed Shawn Stern Computer Services as sole global administrator (unanimous)
• Adopted suggested email security proposal (unanimous)
• Directed administration to proceed with Riverstreet Amelia/Manboro lease pending historic review (unanimous)
• Continued workshop to January 21, 2021 for budget meeting