Amelia County public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors approved a CTA Radio System contract and two school board appropriation requests totaling $55,346.38. They also approved an amendment to the Special Event Ordinance and a partial appropriation of $65,000 for enhanced sheriff patrols.
- Approved CTA Radio System contract (5-0)
- Approved school board appropriations of $31,346.38 and $24,000 (5-0)
- Approved $65,000 for enhanced sheriff patrol (5-0)
- Approved amendment to Special Event Ordinance (5-0)
- Approved reappointment of Dennis Ramsey and Jennifer Harris to Planning Commission (5-0 each)
- Approved process to eliminate personal property filing return requirement (5-0)
- Postponed decision on Elderly Disabled Persons Exemption for 30 days (3-2)
- Approved November financial reports and November 9 meeting minutes
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Amelia County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting including public comment, staff reports, and several action items. Key discussions include an ordinance amendment for alternative energy and a comprehensive plan amendment for utility-scale solar. The board will also consider a STEPS fund request, a Virginia Cooperative Extension report and fund request, a PJDC mechanical systems report, and a household goods exemption ordinance.
- Ordinance Text Amendment regarding Alternative Energy
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Utility-Scale Solar
- STEPS Fund Request
- Virginia Cooperative Extension Report and Fund Request
- PJDC Mechanical Systems Report and Recommendation
The Board of Supervisors approved an Alternative Energy Ordinance and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan regarding utility-scale solar. Other key actions included awarding a radio system contract to Motorola and approving a school board appropriation.
- Approved Alternative Energy Ordinance text amendment (5-0)
- Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Utility-Scale Solar (3-2)
- Awarded radio system RFP to Motorola (5-0)
- Approved $164,758.33 appropriation request for School Board (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Robert Byrd Jr. to CPMT Committee (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved funding request for PJDC Mechanical Systems (3-2)
- Tabled STEPS Fund Request until after the first of the year (5-0)
- Approved October financial reports and previous meeting minutes
Board of Supervisors Joint Meeting
The Amelia County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with items including a public hearing on a special exception permit for an accessory dwelling unit, consideration of an elderly and disabled tax relief ordinance, and a contract for website services. The agenda also includes committee appointments, reports, and a closed session for real estate negotiations.
- Public Hearing: Special Exception Permit for a detached dwelling unit
- Elderly or Disabled Tax Relief Ordinance
- CivicPlus and Revize Website Contract
- Sheriff's Office Special Event Policy
- PJDC Mechanical Systems Report and Recommendation
The joint meeting of the Amelia County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission discussed proposed amendments to the Alternative Energy Ordinance regarding utility-scale solar. The board agreed to various edits, including changes to setbacks and decommissioning responsibilities, and directed the county attorney to prepare a revised ordinance for the November 9, 2022 Board of Supervisors meeting. No final vote was taken; the item was continued.
- Approved minutes of September regular meeting (11-0)
- Discussed and agreed to edits on Alternative Energy Ordinance for utility-scale solar; attorney to prepare revised version for November 9 Board meeting
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider several items including a special event permit for Bonfires and Bands, a road closure resolution for the Amelia Christmas Parade, and a public hearing on a special exception permit for a detached dwelling unit. They will also discuss the Sheriff's Office special event policy, voting credentials, an ARD resolution, the Hindle Building, a budget request from the Powhatan Free Clinic, an elderly or disabled tax relief ordinance, a website contract, IT committee matters, and a mechanical systems report. The meeting includes a closed session for real property acquisition or disposition.
- Public Hearing: Special Exception Permit for a Detached Dwelling Unit
- Special Event Permit: Bonfires and Bands
- Special Event Permit and Road Closure Resolution: Amelia Christmas Parade
- Elderly or Disabled Tax Relief Ordinance
- CivicPlus and Revize Website Contract
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a shooting range special exception permit and amendments to the Alternative Energy Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan for utility-scale solar. The body will also discuss a burn ban fire ordinance and a Med-Flight program contribution increase.
- Public Hearing: Special Exception Permit for a Shooting Range
- Public Hearing: Ordinance Text Amendment for Alternative Energy Ordinance
- Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Utility-Scale Solar
- Burn Ban Fire Ordinance
- Med-Flight Program Contribution Increase Request
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including committee appointments and budget amendments. Discussion items include the Sheriff's shooting range, technology policies, and tax relief ordinances.
- Amendment to Amelia Sheriff's FY23 Budget
- Parks and Recreation Supplemental Appropriation for CIP Project
- Ordinance for Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled
- Special Exception Permit-Detached Dwelling Unit-Billy R. Capps, Jr.
- Amelia Car Show Road Closure Resolution
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Amelia County Board of Supervisors will discuss permits and a siting agreement for the Amelia Energy Facility, LLC. The board is also reviewing tax relief resolutions and ordinances for elderly and disabled residents. Other business includes special event permits and waste management host fees.
- Special Exception Permit and Siting Agreement for Amelia Energy Facility, LLC
- Amendments to Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Ordinance
- Personal Property Tax Relief Resolution
- Waste Management Host Fees
- Special Event Permits for Field Day of the Past, Frightfest, and MMA
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Amelia County Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding M-1 and M-2 building setbacks and the Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement Plan. The board will also consider permits and a siting agreement for the Amelia Energy Facility, LLC.
- Public hearing on Ordinance Text Amendment for M-1 and M-2 Building Setbacks
- Public hearing on Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement Plan
- Special Exception Permit and Siting Agreement for Amelia Energy Facility, LLC
- CRC-Go Virginia Grant Application
- Special Event Permits for National Night Out and the Amelia County Fair
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Amelia County Board of Supervisors will discuss budget revisions and a technology systems policy. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a siting agreement and special exception permit for Amelia Energy Facility, LLC, as well as a Revenue Share Ordinance.
- Public hearing for Amelia Energy Facility, LLC siting agreement and special exception permit
- Public hearing for Revenue Share Ordinance
- Conditional rezoning for Roy Langford
- Revisions to FY23 Budget
- Request for cash match for GO Virginia Enhanced Capacity Grant
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will conduct several public hearings regarding the FY2023 budget and various zoning ordinance text amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on ending the local COVID-19 emergency declaration and reviewing a housing proposal.
- Public Hearing on FY2023 Budget
- Conditional Rezoning for Royal Langford
- Ordinance Text Amendments regarding RR-3 equipment service, campgrounds, R-1 dwelling units, and RR3 assembly halls
- Planning Department Fee Schedule public hearing
- Discussion to end Declaration of Local Emergency related to COVID-19
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to receive a presentation of the FY2023 Budget and a report from the Virginia Department of Transportation. The body will also consider requests from the Commonwealth Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office.
- Presentation of FY2023 Budget
- Sheriff's Office request for Safe Exchange Area
- Special Event Permit and resolution for Amelia Day road closure
- Commonwealth Attorney's Office request
- Appointment of Building Official
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding redistricting and polling place changes. The meeting also includes a review of the Capital Improvement Plan and a special event permit for a Juneteenth Celebration.
- Public hearing on redistricting and polling place change
- Review of Capital Improvement Plan
- Special event permit for Juneteenth Celebration
- Review of STEPS Audit for 2021
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will conduct an organizational meeting and review financial reports. The agenda includes public hearings regarding ordinance text amendments for funeral homes and distilleries.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance Text Amendment-Funeral Homes
- Public Hearing: Ordinance Text Amendment-Distilleries
- Special Event Permit: Juneteenth Celebration
- Declaration of local emergency per Code of Virginia 44-146.21
Board of Supervisors Workshop
The Board of Supervisors is holding a workshop to review several administrative and planning items. Discussions include redistricting, financial management policy, and school-related studies.
- Redistricting
- Financial Management Policy
- ACPS facilities study by Mosley Architects
- School budgeting process by Dr. Harper