Amelia County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several items including amendments to the 2023-24 County Budget and a public hearing for the River Street Lease Agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on an Emergency Operations Plan and various administrative reports.

• Public Hearing: Amendments to the 2023-24 County Budget
• Public Hearing: River Street Lease Agreement
• Adoption of an Emergency Operations Plan
• Public Hearing: Building Hope - First Responder Donations
• Public Tower Tax Refund Request

The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the FY 2023-24 County Budget and authorized lease agreements for RiverStreet. Other actions included approving an Emergency Operation Plan and a health department budget appropriation. A motion to prepare an ordinance for elderly tax relief changes was denied.

• Approved amendments to FY 2023-24 County Budget (5-0)
• Approved RiverStreet Lease Agreements with spelling correction (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Operation Plan (5-0)
• Approved $27,599.81 appropriation for Health Department Budget (5-0)
• Approved $175,000 Security Grant Appropriation Change Request for schools (5-0)
• Approved Amelia County Spring Green/Clean-up Resolution (5-0)
• Denied motion to prepare ordinance for elderly tax relief changes (2-3)
• Tabled financial assistance request from Amelia Food Pantry

Economic Development Authority *Quorum requirments not met*

The scheduled meeting for December 12, 2023, could not proceed because quorum requirements were not met. No official business was conducted.

The meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023, was not held because the quorum requirement was not met.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review staff reports from VDOT, the School Board, and the Sheriff's Office. The agenda includes discussions on funding appropriations and a public hearing regarding a wireless support structure.

• Public Hearing: Special Exception Request for a wireless support structure exceeding 80 feet by Milestone Towers
• Commonwealth Additional Funding Appropriation
• Board of Equalization Appropriation
• RiverStreet Update
• Sheriff's Office Appropriations report

The Board of Supervisors approved a special exception permit for a Milestone Towers wireless structure with specific conditions. They also approved several appropriation requests for the Sheriff's Office and other county funds. A decision on the revised FY24 School Board budget request was deferred to next month.

• Approved Milestone Towers wireless structure special exception permit with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's overtime reimbursement appropriation of $5,081.24 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's staffing recognition grant appropriation of $26,250.00 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's body-worn camera grant appropriation of $8,136 (5-0)
• Approved Commonwealth Additional Funding appropriation (5-0)
• Approved Board of Equalization appropriation (5-0)
• Tabled decision on revised FY24 School Board Budget Request
• Approved October 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Social Services Joint Administrative and Advisory Board Meeting

The Amelia County Social Services Joint Administrative and Advisory Boards are meeting to approve minutes, introduce a new board member and staff, and receive reports from the Administrative Board and Director. They will also review administrative bills for September and October 2023, possibly enter closed session, and set the next meeting date. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• Introduction of new board member Debra Adams
• Director's report on personnel and EnergyShare
• Review of administrative bills for September and October 2023
• Possible closed session
• Next meeting set for January 17, 2024

The Board approved the Administrative and Director's reports, including a status update on the Energy Share program. Two members were appointed as liaisons to assist in the hiring of a new Director following a retirement announcement. Administrative bills and board action schedules for September and October 2023 were approved.

• Approved September 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appointed Rose Mastracco and Debra Adams as liaisons for the Director hiring process
• Approved Administrative Board Report and Director's Report
• Approved administrative bills for September and October 2023
• Approved Schedule of Board Actions for September and October 2023

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request by Caleb Phelps and a special exception request for mini-warehouse storage by Walter Jones. The meeting also includes reports from various county departments and updates on the RiverStreet project.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning Request (R-3 to RR-3) for Caleb Phelps
• Public Hearing: Special Exception Request for mini-warehouse storage by Walter Jones
• Special Event Permit: Eggleston Plaque Dedication
• Special Event Permit and Road Closure Resolution: Amelia County Christmas Parade
• Report on Real Property Assessment Review

The Board of Supervisors voted to hire a third-party firm to conduct a statistical review and analysis of the recent real property general assessment. The Board also approved several appropriation requests for the school board, library, and sheriff's office. Additionally, the Board approved a rezoning request and a special exception for mini-warehouse storage.

• Approved procurement of third-party firm for real property assessment statistical review (5-0)
• Approved $31,740.00 School Security Officer appropriation (5-0)
• Approved $99,410.00 JL Hamner Library State Aide appropriation (5-0)
• Approved $1,632.99 Sheriff's Office appropriation (5-0)
• Approved rezoning request for Caleb Phelps from R-3 to RR-3 (5-0)
• Approved special exception request for Walter Jones (Mini-Warehouse Storage) (5-0)
• Approved special event permit and road closure for Amelia County Christmas Parade (5-0)
• Approved Letter of Intent to submit for VATI 2024 (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization held a series of hearings to review property assessment appeals. The Board recommended one square footage correction for a basement and left several other appeals pending while seeking clarification from assessors on depreciation and land valuation formulas.

• Requested square footage change for Russell Deane's basement from 1,917 to 840 sq ft
• Left Roy Gunter's appeal pending awaiting grading explanation
• Left Delvin Moore's appeal pending awaiting explanation of 309% increase
• Left Eric Vaughn's appeal pending awaiting depreciation value follow-up
• Left Paul White's appeal pending awaiting depreciation and hanger value definitions
• Left Tucker Joyce's appeal pending awaiting depreciation explanation
• Left JoAnn Webb's Dollar General and other property appeals pending awaiting land increase clarification
• Left Joan Bush and Debra Orr's appeals pending awaiting inhabitable house value discussion

Economic Development Authority Meeting

The Economic Development Authority will discuss funding from various sources, deed restrictions, and a site clean-up update.

• Funding update from GoVirginia
• Update on EDA Site Clean-up and Abatement

The Economic Development Authority approved proceeding with the deed restriction for the Amelia County Regional Commerce Park. The board also voted to cancel the November meeting. Members received updates on grant applications and site abatement.

• Approved September 2023 minutes
• Accepted September 2023 Treasurer’s reports
• Approved proceeding with the Amelia County Regional Commerce Park Deed Restriction (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of the November EDA meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization heard appeals regarding property assessments for Trip Poore and Kay Dillard. The Board recommended changes to depreciation and grade factors for one property. No final vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Recommended depreciation and grade factor change for property 31A-150 Laundry Mat
• Reviewed assessment appeal for property 31A-150A
• Reviewed assessment appeal for property 31A-1-50 large building
• Reviewed assessment appeal for property 59-5A

Social Services Joint Administrative and Advisory Board Meeting

The Amelia County Social Services Joint Administrative and Advisory Boards will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, introduce a new board member and staff, recognize years of service, and receive reports from the administrative board and director. The director's report includes discussion of a Benefit Program Specialist I/II position and the EnergyShare program. The boards will also review administrative bills for July and August 2023 and set the next meeting date.

• Introduction of new board member Debra Adams
• Director's report on Benefit Program Specialist I/II position
• EnergyShare program update
• Review of administrative bills for July and August 2023
• Next meeting set for November 15, 2023

The board decided that Amelia Social Services will administer the Energy Share program beginning October 15. Administrative bills and board actions for July and August 2023 were approved. The board also approved the July 19, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Decided Amelia Social Services will administer Energy Share program starting Oct. 15
• Approved administrative bills for July 2023 and August 2023
• Approved Schedule of Board Actions for July 2023 and August 2023
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review various special event permits and road closure resolutions. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a rezoning request at Dutch Gap Gas & Grill and updates on the TAP Sidewalk Project.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning Request for Dutch Gap Gas & Grill (R-1 to PCD)
• TAP Sidewalk Project Phase 1 Update and Phase II application resolution
• Special Event Permits for Frightfest, Alumni Reunion, Harvest Festival, and others
• Road Closure Resolutions for Lions Club Car Show and ACHS Homecoming Parade
• Withdrawal of Rezoning Request for Hunter Price, LLC (R-1 to R-2)

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request for Dutch Gap Gas & Grill and a second amendment for the RiverStreet fiber optic network agreement. Several appropriation requests for the Sheriff's Office, Parks and Recreation, and Clerk of Courts were approved. The Board also authorized the engagement of outside counsel to review the general reassessment.

• Approved rezoning request for Dutch Gap Gas & Grill from R-1 to PCD (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Agreement for RiverStreet fiber optic network (5-0)
• Approved $70,000 and $30,000 school budget transfer requests (5-0)
• Approved $7,960.22 and $10,950.00 Sheriff's Office appropriation requests (5-0)
• Approved $69,096 grant appropriation for Clerk of Courts Office (5-0)
• Approved $3,860.36 Parks and Recreation appropriation request (5-0)
• Approved TAP Application Resolution for Sidewalk Project Phase II (5-0)
• Approved engagement of outside counsel to review general reassessment (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Amelia County Economic Development Authority will discuss demolition, abatement, and appraisal matters regarding the Richardson Road EDA Park. The meeting also includes discussions on state budget impacts and various grant programs.

• Richardson Road EDA Park: discussion of demolition, abatement, appraisal, and deed restrictions
• Discussion of Go Virginia and VTC Marketing Leverage Program grants
• State Budget Discussion
• Review of LinkedIn as a social media platform

The Economic Development Authority voted to apply for the DEP ready sites program and a GoVirginia planning grant. The board approved a monthly subscription for a LinkedIn account and decided against pursuing a VTC Marketing Leverage Program grant.

• Approved application for the DEP ready sites program (unanimous)
• Approved application for the GoVirginia planning grant
• Approved creating an EDA LinkedIn Account at $59.99 a month
• Decided not to move forward with the VTC Marketing Leverage Program grant
• Approved August minutes
• Accepted August 2023 Treasurer’s reports

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization heard appeals regarding property assessments. The Board approved valuation decreases for two properties owned by Juan Whittington based on depreciation. One appeal by Joann Webb was not acted upon as the provided comparables were from other counties.

• Increased economic depreciation rate to 50% for property 3-25, setting the square foot rate at $6
• Increased economic depreciation rate to 32% for property 23-6, reducing value from $89K to $60,724

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization reviewed property assessment appeals for Elizabeth Watson and Mason Bowman. The Board approved specific depreciation and condition changes to lower assessments for both properties.

• Changed Elizabeth Watson's property condition from good to average
• Approved 50% depreciation for Elizabeth Watson's pool
• Referred Elizabeth Watson's acreage error to the Commissioner of Revenue
• Moved Mason Bowman's economical depreciation to the 2017 value

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss community development items including several rezoning requests and special event permits. The agenda also includes reports from VDOT, the School Board, and various county commissions.

• Rezoning Request: Nibs Creek Properties (R-1 to R-2)
• Rezoning Request: Dutch Gap Gas & Grill, LLC (R-1 to PCD)
• Special Event Permit: Fright Fest
• Special Event Permit: Royal Racing Car Show
• Special Exception Request: Amelia County Emergency Management wireless structures

The Board of Supervisors approved several school-related appropriation requests and a $59,500 SRO incentive grant. They also approved a special exception for emergency management wireless structures and a zoning text amendment. A Parks and Recreation appropriation request was deferred.

• Approved $1,898,195.44 for remaining federal funding (5-0)
• Approved $441,185.66 for textbook revenue and expenditures (5-0)
• Approved $59,500 SRO Incentive Grant for the sheriff's office (5-0)
• Approved $85,200 Public Works appropriation request (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 for EPA 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Program (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 for Robotics program and $1,500 for homeless student transportation (5-0)
• Approved special exception for Amelia County Emergency Management wireless support structures (5-0)
• Deferred Parks and Recreation appropriation request until next month (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss updates regarding the Richardson Road tract, including an appraisal update and development plans. The meeting also includes discussions on staff recommendations for site clean-up and potential issues related to the FY24 State Budget.

• Appraisal update for Richardson Road
• Richardson Road Tract Development discussion
• Staff recommendations for site clean-up
• Go Virginia Grant Application and DHCD feedback
• Discussion of state budget issues affecting sites

The Economic Development Authority approved a motion to proceed with abatement and building removal at the Richardson Road site to prepare it for public offering. The board also approved allowing insured local non-profit organizations to tour the site to salvage remaining items.

• Approved abatement, building removal, and installation of a small gravel area at the Richardson Road site (5-0)
• Approved allowing insured local non-profit organizations to tour the site (5-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes
• Accepted July 2023 Treasurer’s reports

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization met to finalize decisions on previously heard cases. The board approved specific changes to property records for Russell Dean, Roy Gunter, and Delvin Moore, while maintaining no change for several other applicants.

• Russell Dean: Changed basement square footage to 977 from 1917
• Roy Gunter: Removed deck from card
• Delvin Moore: Set flat rate of $5500 for whole card
• James Royal: No change
• Roy Easter: No change
• William Pike: No change
• Michele Miller: No change
• Dennis and Mary Kuryla: No change

Board of Equalization

The Board discussed discrepancies regarding square footage and land classification for a property owned by Andrew Jordan. The Board advised the owner to provide house plans to the Commissioner's office to correct square footage and committed to seeking clarification on land categorization.

• Directed Andrew Jordan to provide house plans to the Commissioner's office to resolve square footage discrepancy
• Board to seek clarification on flood plain vs wasteland and stream classifications for 14 acres of land

Department of Social Services Advisory Board and Administrative Board Joint Meet

The Amelia County Social Services Joint Administrative and Advisory Boards are meeting to approve minutes, review administrative actions, and hear the director's report on a Family Services Specialist position and a bandwidth upgrade project. They will also review administrative bills for May and June 2023 and set the next meeting date. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes
• Personnel: Family Services Specialist I/II position
• Operations: Bandwidth upgrade project
• Administrative bills for May and June 2023
• Next meeting set for September 20, 2023

The joint board approved the administrative bills and the Schedule of Board Actions for May and June 2023. The board also approved the minutes from the May 17, 2023, meeting. Personnel updates included one new hire and one resignation.

• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved administrative bills for May 2023 and June 2023
• Approved Schedule of Board Actions for May 2023 and June 2023

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several special event permit applications and receive a status report on the WellsFargo Project. The meeting also includes various departmental reports from county administration.

• Special Event Permit: Amelia 5K
• Special Event Permit: Food Truck Rodeo (FDOTP)
• Special Event Permit: Field Day of the Past
• Special Event Permit: Rodeo/Live Music
• WellsFargo Project Status Report

The Board of Supervisors approved several school appropriation requests and five special event permits. The Board also appointed members to the Local Board of Building Code Appeals and the Piedmont Alcohol Safety Program, and authorized donations for youth sports teams.

• Approved school appropriation requests for cafeteria funds, health workforce grant, mental health services, ACES principal funds, and clean school bus (excluding remaining bus rebate funds) (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Lee Harrison to Piedmont Alcohol Safety Program (5-0)
• Approved appointment of William “Buck” Gough to Local Board of Building Code Appeals (5-0)
• Approved five special event permits as a block, including Amelia 5K, Food Truck Rodeo, Rodeo/Live Music, and Library Movie Night (5-0)
• Approved $500 county donations to two teams going to the World Series (5-0)
• Approved June Financial reports and June 21, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Equalization

The Board heard appeals from five property owners regarding valuation increases and uninhabitable structures. No final decisions were made; the Board will seek clarification from assessors on land increases and depreciation values.

• Tabled Scott Lumber appeals pending assessor clarification on land increases
• Tabled Harry Swank appeal pending assessor review of depreciation values
• Tabled Brenda Massey appeal regarding closed Tyson chicken houses
• Tabled Joan Bush appeal regarding uninhabitable house value
• Tabled Debra Orr appeals pending assessor review of building site and house values

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold an organizational meeting and review the Richardson Road Project. Discussion topics for the project include deed restrictions, demolition, and VEDP VBRS grant financing.

• Richardson Road Project update regarding sales, signage, and demolition
• Discussion of VEDP VBRS Grant/Financing
• Approval of June 13, 2023 minutes
• Acceptance of Treasurer's Reports

The Economic Development Authority held an organizational meeting to elect its officers. The board also discussed marketing and demolition plans for the Richardson Road Project.

• Approved Robert C. Smith as Chairman for FY2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Winston Vaughn as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved Chairman and Vice-Chairman to act as the executive committee (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 minutes with corrections
• Accepted June 2023 Treasurer’s reports

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization heard appeals from four property owners regarding home valuations and depreciation. No final decisions were recorded; the Board is following up with assessors on depreciation values and specific property classifications.

• Pending: Eric Vaughn appeal regarding inhabitable status and depreciation
• Pending: Paul White appeal regarding garage vs. hangar valuation and depreciation
• Closed: Dennis and Mary Kuryla inquiry; meeting scheduled with Taylor for July 7, 2023
• Pending: Tucker Joyce appeal regarding valuation increase without improvements

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization met to review assessment concerns for JoAnn Webb and Michele Miller. No changes to assessments were made, though clerical errors regarding deeds were identified for follow-up with the Commissioner.

• No action taken on Scott Lumber/JoAnn Webb property cards following clarification
• Referred JoAnn Webb to the Commissioner to correct a clerical error on the Crossroads property deed
• No action taken on Michele Miller's assessment increase
• Referred Michele Miller to the Commissioner to correct acreage on her deed

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review the FY24 Budget Resolution and a rezoning request from the Amelia County Economic Development Authority. The meeting also includes reports from VDOT, the School Board, and the Sheriff's Office.

• Rezoning Request- Amelia County Economic Development Authority
• Public Hearing- Special exception Request- Estebon Yoder
• FY24 Budget Resolution
• Sheriff's Office Appropriation Request
• Resolution- SSYP FY24 Budget

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2024 Secondary Road Improvement Budget and a personal property tax relief act. They also authorized a tax rate change for vehicles and approved several grant appropriations for schools.

• Approved FY 2024 Secondary Road Improvement Budget (5-0)
• Approved returning carry-over funds to schools up to $385,000 (3-2)
• Approved school grant appropriations of $5k, $5k, and $142k (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Ms. Aston, Ms. Whitaker, and Ms. Hicks to Library Board (5-0)
• Approved Amelia Economic Development Authority rezoning request (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception Request despite property owner opposition (5-0)
• Approved Personal Property Tax Relief Act for eligible vehicles up to $20,000 (5-0)
• Approved changing personal property tax rate for vehicles from 4.15 to 3.53 (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization reviewed assessment appeals from Roy Gunter and Delvin Moore. Both cases were left pending while the Board seeks further explanation and information from the assessor.

• Roy Gunter assessment left pending awaiting explanation on evaluating and grading
• Delvin Moore assessment left pending awaiting information from assessor regarding 309% increase

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will receive progress updates on the Richardson Road Project, including rezoning status and potential signage or demolition. The meeting also includes a report on Business Appreciation Day statistics and a closed session regarding the investment of public funds.

• Richardson Road Project update
• Rezoning progress update
• VEDP VBRS Program Application Schedule
• Discussion of potential signage and demolition of structures
• Closed meeting regarding investment of public funds

The Authority approved the May 17, 2023 minutes and accepted the May 2023 Treasurer’s reports. Members discussed rezoning progress and funding for the Richardson Road project, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved May 17, 2023 minutes
• Accepted May 2023 Treasurer’s reports

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization heard appeals from five property owners regarding their assessments. The Board requested a correction to the basement square footage for Russell Deane's property. No other assessment changes were finalized during the meeting.

• Requested change to Russell Deane's basement square footage from 1,917 to 840 square feet
• Maintained assessment for Roy Easter
• Maintained assessment for William Pike
• Deferred decision on William Brewer's assessment pending review of comparable properties

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to conduct administrative business. The agenda includes an update on the Richardson Road Project and reports from the County Administrator.

• Richardson Road Project Update

The Economic Development Authority approved the April 11, 2023 minutes and accepted the April 2023 Treasurer’s reports. Members discussed budget overages in professional services and liability insurance. The board also discussed the Richardson Road project and a planned letter of opposition to rezoning.

• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes
• Accepted April 2023 Treasurer’s reports

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including several public hearings. Items include rezoning and special exception requests, as well as an ordinance regarding the Board of Equalization appeals schedule.

• Rezoning Request: Amelia County Economic Development Authority
• Special Exception Request: Rick Benson
• Special Exception Request: Richard Ricchezza
• Special Exception Request: Gregory Poore
• Special Exception Request: Vanguard Organics, LLC

The Board approved a revised FY24 Budget Resolution with an amendment regarding fire and rescue volunteer payments. Several special exception requests for land use were approved, while a rezoning request for the Economic Development Authority was deferred.

• Approved revised FY24 Budget Resolution with amendment for fire and rescue volunteers (3-2)
• Approved school appropriation change in FY23 (5-0)
• Denied resolution to re-appropriate unexpended FY23 funds to FY24 for school expenditures (3-2)
• Deferred Amelia County Economic Development Authority rezoning request until next month (4-1)
• Approved special exception requests for Rick Benson, Gregory Poore, and Vanguard Organics (5-0)
• Approved special exception for Richard Ricchezza with condition that it cannot be used as a rental (5-0)
• Approved CPMT supplemental funding request (4-1)
• Approved ordinance establishing the schedule for appeals to the Board of Equalization (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Continued Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to adopt the FY2024 Budget. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding ordinance changes for planning and utility fees.

• Adoption of FY2024 Budget
• Public Hearing: Ordinance Change for FY2024 Planning Fees
• Public Hearing: Ordinance Change for FY2024 Utility Fees
• Amelia County Board of Equalization

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY2024 Budget with adjustments and passed ordinance changes to increase planning and utility fees for FY2024. The Board of Equalization item was deferred to a later meeting.

• Approved FY2024 Budget with adjustments (3-2)
• Approved ordinance change for FY2024 Planning Fees (5-0)
• Approved ordinance change for FY2024 Utility Fees (5-0)
• Deferred Amelia County Board of Equalization until May 17, 2023

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel policy, audits, and several zoning text amendments.

• Public Hearing: FY24 Budget
• Public Hearing: Rezoning request for TM 31-9-1 & TM 31-9-2 from R-1 to R-2
• Public Hearing: Zoning text amendment for dog kennel definition
• Public Hearing: Zoning text amendment for wireless support structure setbacks
• Special Event Permits: Walk for Life, Celebrate Independence, and Lavender Festival

The Board approved zoning text amendments for dog kennels and wireless support structures. They also approved three special event permits and the acceptance of Maplewood Forest Road. A public hearing was held regarding the FY24 Budget, though no final vote on the budget was recorded.

• Reappointed Lorie Camp Southall to Brightpoint Community (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Walk for Life (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Celebrate Independence (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Lavender Festival (5-0)
• Approved Maplewood Forest Road Acceptance Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment for Dog Kennels, limiting to 3 or less litters per calendar year (3-2)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment for Wireless Support Structure setbacks (5-0)
• Deferred rezoning request for TM 31-9-1 & TM 31-9-2 from R-1 to R-2 (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports and the County Administrator’s report. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Richardson Road Project and Business Appreciation Day.

• Richardson Road Project discussion
• Business Appreciation Day discussion
• Approval of minutes and treasurer's reports

The Economic Development Authority approved the March 14, 2023 minutes and accepted the March 2023 Treasurer’s reports. Members discussed the Richardson Road Project and Business Appreciation Day. No formal votes were recorded for new business items.

• Approved March 14, 2023 minutes
• Accepted March 2023 Treasurer’s reports

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Board of Supervisors will hold an open discussion regarding matters related to the FY24 Budget. This is a workshop session for board discussion.

• FY24 Budget Related Discussion

The Board of Supervisors held a workshop to discuss recommendations for the FY24 Budget, including methods to address the deficit and potential deductions. The Director of Finance presented updated budget numbers, and the Board discussed further changes before the April 19, 2023, public hearing.

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a second workshop regarding the FY2024 budget. The meeting includes presentations from several county departments and public schools.

• Finance review by Director Joshua Worrell
• Court Services Unit presentation
• Library presentation
• STEPS Inc. presentation (tentative)
• Emergency Squad, Emergency Management, and Public Schools presentations

The Board of Supervisors met with various agency directors to review budget requests. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this workshop.

Board of Supervisors Workshop

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the first draft of the FY2024 budget. The meeting includes presentations from various county departments and regional organizations, followed by project prioritization for the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Presentation of First Draft budget by Director of Finance Joshua Worrell
• Sheriff department presentation
• Department of Social Services presentation
• Commissioner of the Revenue presentation
• Public Works department presentation

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including several public hearings and budget presentations. Items include the FY-24 budget presentation and various special event permits.

• Public Hearing: Special Exception Permit for Detached Dwelling Unit
• Public Hearing: Special Exception Permit for Country/Convenient Store
• Public Hearing: Amendment to include Agricultural Resource Reclamation Facility in A-5 and RP-5 districts
• Public Hearing: RiverStreet Lease and Easement Agreement
• Public Hearing: Amelia Emergency Squad INC. Deed of Gift

The Board of Supervisors approved several school appropriation requests, including a $395,000 clean school bus rebate. They granted special exception permits for a detached dwelling, a convenience store, and an agricultural resource reclamation facility. The Board also approved a multistate opioid settlement resolution and a lease agreement with RiverStreet.

• Approved $21,395.64 for School Breakfast Program State Funding Incentive (5-0)
• Approved $13,863.33 for VDE Bus Driver Incentive Grants (5-0)
• Approved $395,000 for EPA 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Program (4-1)
• Approved $351,113.00 in VDE carry-over funds for security/metal detectors (5-0)
• Approved Resolution to Support ACPS Efforts to Expand CTE Programming (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception Permit for Detached Dwelling Unit with rental and lot-joining conditions (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception Permit for Country/Convenient Store (5-0)
• Approved Special Exception Permit for Agricultural Resource Reclamation Facility (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comments, and reports from VDOT, the School Board, and Emergency Management. Key items include a public notice on amending the personal property filing requirement ordinance and a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition.

• Public notice on amendment to Personal Property Filing Requirement Ordinance
• Closed meeting to discuss acquisition or disposition of real property
• VDOT Conveyance of Land for Jetersville FD Land Acceptance
• Forest/Open Space Maintenance Agreement
• Amelia Fire and EMS Resolution and Mutual Aid Agreement

The Board of Supervisors approved moving forward with a phased sidewalk project and authorized several land use and emergency management agreements. A motion to defer a decision on amending the personal property filing requirement ordinance was approved. The board also approved a school board appropriation and a tractor parade road closure resolution.

• Approved sidewalk project 'option 1' to accept funds and proceed with phased planning (5-0)
• Deferred action on Personal Property Filing Requirement Ordinance amendment until FY24 budget (3-2)
• Approved $16,670.07 school board appropriation for cafeteria revenue/expenditures (5-0)
• Approved Amelia Fire and EMS Resolution and Mutual Aide Agreements (5-0)
• Approved updated Tractor Parade Road Closure Resolution and Land Use Agreement (5-0)
• Approved VDOT Land Use Application (5-0)
• Accepted quit-claim deed for Jetersville FD land (5-0)
• Accepted Forest/Open Space Maintenance Agreement (5-0)

Board of Supervisors Continued Meeting with School Board

The Amelia County Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold a continued meeting to discuss a Career and Technical Education (CTE) task force proposal presented by school staff. The agenda includes a presentation of the CTE proposal followed by discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of CTE Task Force Proposal by Dr. Reasoner, Mr. Trump, Mr. Weaver, and Mrs. Jones
• Discussion of CTE Proposal

The Board of Supervisors and School Board reviewed a CTE Task Force proposal to move programs from the Amelia Nottoway Technical Center (ANTC) to a new local facility by Fall 2024. The boards discussed funding, instructor recruitment, and the potential for adult education, but no formal vote was taken on the proposal.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board will discuss a road closure resolution for a tractor parade, a wellhead protection area for Courthouse wells, and a closed session on real estate acquisition. Reports from VDOT, the School Board, and the Sheriff's Office are also on the agenda.

• Amelia Tractor Parade and Road Closure Resolution
• Delineation of Wellhead Protection Area for Amelia Courthouse Production Wells
• Southside Center for Violence Prevention
• Closed meeting for discussion of real property acquisition

The Board held its organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and set meeting locations. Members approved a tractor parade and road closures, and redirected domestic violence funding to STEPS. The Board also approved the appointment of Hefty, Wiley & Gore, PC as general counsel for the Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Commission.

• Elected Supervisor Felts as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Supervisor Weyant as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to move meetings to Amelia County Administration Building Conference Room (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Supervisors Rules (5-0)
• Approved $500 Sam's Club grant for Sheriff's Office LED lights (5-0)
• Approved Amelia Tractor Parade and road closure resolution (5-0)
• Approved redirecting Madeline House funds to STEPS for transportation and shelter (5-0)
• Approved Hefty, Wiley & Gore, PC as general counsel to Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Commission

Economic Development Authority

The Amelia County Economic Development Authority is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and a treasurer's report. They will also discuss a social media audit and receive an industrial park report, and may enter a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition.

• Social media audit discussion
• Industrial park report
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition/disposition discussion

The authority approved the December 13, 2022 minutes and accepted December financial reports. Members discussed a social media audit and industrial park marketing materials. The committee entered a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition.

• Approved December 13, 2022 minutes
• Accepted December financial reports
• Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition