Buckingham County public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors meeting
The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. Key business includes introducing two solar facility special use permits (a 5 MWac project on 439 acres and a smaller project), appointing a new IDA member, and considering a committee on gold mining impacts.
- Introduction of Case 22-SUP319: 5 MWac solar facility on 439 acres at 19691 E. James Anderson Hwy
- Introduction of Case 22-SUP320: medical office special use permit at 799 Troublesome Creek Road
- Consider vacating Riverstone Solar special use permit (21-SUP290)
- Appoint replacement for resigned IDA member James Tyree
- Consider forming committee on gold mining impacts report
The Board of Supervisors established a committee to review a state report on the impacts of gold mining and processing. Other actions included approving the 2023 meeting and budget calendars and contracting a comprehensive plan update.
- Formed gold mining study committee consisting of Supervisors Bryant and Miles, Joe Abatte, and county staff (7-0)
- Approved $50,000 contract for Commonwealth Regional Council to update Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
- Approved 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule (7-0)
- Approved FY23/24 Budget Calendar as amended (7-0)
- Approved transfer of 2014 Ford Taurus and 2014 Ford F150 from Sheriff’s Department to School Board and County Administration (7-0)
- Appointed James G. “Jimmy” O’Bryant to the Industrial Development Authority for District 2 (7-0)
- Vacated Special Use Permit 21-SUP290 for Riverstone Solar (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearings for January 9, 2023, regarding Case 22-SUP319 (Rosney Creek Solar) and Case 22-SUP320 (Chris Hucks medical office) (7-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve minutes and claims, hear presentations including a gold mining ordinance, and consider several appointments and financial items. No public hearings or closed session are scheduled.
- Consider tax refund of $2,351.44 for William Lyle under Disabled Veteran exemption
- Consider accepting $8,820 grant from Virginia Department of Fire Programs for Burn Building repairs
- Consider bids to pave EMS Building parking lot and hard surface Rt. 56 Solid Waste Site
- Consider reappointment of Planning Commission member John Bickford and IDA members for Districts 1 and 6
- Presentation on gold mining ordinance by Ben Price, Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund
The Board of Supervisors amended the Tax Payment Ordinance to move the personal property tax deadline to January 5, 2023, and waive credit card convenience fees for those taxes until March 1. The Board also approved several infrastructure bids and reappointed three members to county boards.
- Amended Tax Payment Ordinance to extend personal property tax deadline to Jan 5, 2023 (7-0)
- Waived 3% credit card convenience fee for personal property taxes until March 1 (7-0)
- Approved $78,550 bid from Pearson Construction to pave Glenmore EMS parking lot (7-0)
- Approved $141,265 bid from W.L. 'Shorty' Kidd for concrete at Rt. 56 Solid Waste Site (7-0)
- Approved $3,170.96 tax refund for disabled veteran status (7-0)
- Accepted $8,820 grant from Virginia Department of Fire Programs for burn building repairs (7-0)
- Reappointed John Bickford to Planning Commission District 1 (7-0)
- Reappointed Randy Christian and Thomas Bradshaw to Industrial Development Authority (7-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct public hearings on two special use permit requests for bed and breakfasts and an update to the building permit ordinance. The body will also consider appointments to various boards and funding for juvenile detention facility repairs.
- Public hearing for Case 22-SUP316: Special Use Permit for AirBnB, campsites, and event center at 1904 Pattie Road
- Public hearing for Case 22-SUP317: Special Use Permit for AirBnB and one dry campsite at 15681 S. Constitution Route
- Public hearing for Update of Building Permit Ordinance and Building Permit Fee Schedule
- Finance Committee recommendation for AMB Building Services, LLC funding for Juvenile Detention facility capital repairs
- Consideration of bids for paving the Glenmore station EMS parking lot
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider an amended operating budget and multiple zoning matters including special use permits for a sawmill, ammunition sales, and bed and breakfasts. Additional items include facility improvement funding for the Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Center and potential updates to building inspection fees.
- Public Hearing: Amended 2022-2023 Operating Budget
- Special Use Permit: Sawmill at 2750 Ranson Road, Dillwyn
- Zoning Text Amendment and Special Use Permit: Ammunition, Firearms, and Accessories at 255 Deer Run Road, Farmville
- Special Use Permit: Commercial Repair Shop and Rental Yard at 5136 Slate River Mill Road, Maysville
- Special Use Permit: AirBnB Bed and Breakfast, Campsites, and Event Center at 1904 Pattie Road, Buckingham
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several land-use requests, including a new Family Dollar Tree and an event center. The meeting also includes budget considerations for the Sheriff's office and ARPA fund prioritization.
- Rezoning request for a Family Dollar Tree at 25766 N. James Madison Hwy
- Special Use Permit for an AirBnB, campsites, and event center at 781 Bransford Road
- Special Use Permit for a private one-room school house near 1039 Banton Shop Road
- Request for $3,600 in funding for Piedmont Regional Narcotics and Gang Enforcement Task Force
- Proposed $5,000 donation to Buckingham Youth League for World Series travel expenses
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings for three special use permit requests and introduce six additional zoning matters. The body will also consider a goldmining ordinance and a grant acceptance request for EMS.
- Public hearing: Sawmill permit at 7041 Crumptown Road
- Public hearing: AirBnB and campsites at 1867 Mulberry Grove Road
- Public hearing: AirBnB, campsites, and event center at 429 Maple Top Lane
- Rezoning request: Agricultural A1 to Business B1 for Family Dollar Tree at 25766 N James Madison Hwy
- Consideration of a Goldmining Ordinance
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the sale of industrial park property and changes to sign placement for public hearings. The meeting includes reviews of special use permits for a sawmill and two bed and breakfast operations.
- Public hearing on the sale of Industrial Park Property
- Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance regarding sign placement for public hearings
- Special Use Permit request for a sawmill at 7041 Crumptown Road
- Special Use Permit request for an AirBnB Bed and Breakfast at 1867 Mulberry Grove Road
- Special Use Permit request for an AirBnB Bed and Breakfast, campsites, and event center at 429 Maple Top Lane
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several financial appropriations, including emergency management funds and Sheriff's Office funding. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a commercial saw mill special use permit and updates on the Courthouse Project.
- Special Use Permit for a Commercial Saw Mill at 257 Sprouse’s Lane
- Appropriation of $49,932.48 in Return to Locality Funds for Emergency Management
- Appropriation of $49,440 in COVID Supplement funding for the Sheriff’s Office
- Request for $2,500 cash match for a CRC Regional Economic Development Organization business plan
- Appropriations of $1,692 and $1,461 in DCJS Funds for the Sheriff’s Office
Budget Adoption Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to consider the FY2022-23 budget and the 2022-23 tax rates. The meeting includes a budget update for the Buckingham County School System. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property.
- FY2022-23 Budget
- 2022-23 Tax Rates
- Buckingham County School System Final FY22 Budget Update
- Acquisition or disposition of real property (Executive Closed Session)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the FY2022-2023 Buckingham County Operating Budget. Other items include a discussion on the Courthouse Project and a special use permit request for a sawmill at 257 Sprouse’s Lane.
- Public Hearing: FY2022-2023 Buckingham County Operating Budget
- Special Use Permit: Sawmill operation at 257 Sprouse’s Lane (Case 22-SUP300)
- Presentation: Courthouse Project discussion with Architectural Partners
- Resolution: Refunding of two Rural Development Bonds
- Appointment: Piedmont Virginia Community College Board vacancy
Budget Work Session
The Board of Supervisors and School Board will review the requested school budget and the County Administrator's recommended budget. The Board will also consider proposed tax rates ahead of a public hearing scheduled for April 18, 2022.
- Presentation of the requested FY2022-23 School Budget
- Presentation of the County Administrator’s recommended FY2022-23 budget and tax rates
- Proposed budget advertisement for a public hearing on April 18, 2022
- Change of date for Dr. Carter G. Woodson Day from April 2nd to April 3rd
- Appropriation of funds for training within the Emergency Services Department
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a new solid waste fee ordinance and the transfer of a medical building in Dillwyn. The meeting also includes budget requests from several community organizations and a request for $4,500 for tire day.
- Public hearing: Adoption of a Solid Waste Fee Ordinance
- Public hearing: Transfer of 16704 Oak Street, Dillwyn to Centra Medical Group, LLC
- Solid Waste Department request for $4,500 for tire day
- Emergency Management request for $68,934 State Homeland Security Program Grant
- Budget requests from Crossroads Community Services Board, LOC Family Services, Jaunt, Central Virginia Regional Library, and Boys and Girls Club
Joint Meeting with Planning Commission
The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are holding a joint public hearing regarding a special use permit for a solar facility. The Board is also considering a siting agreement with Riverstone Solar LLC and a scholarship contribution.
- Case 22-SUP299: Special Use Permit for a 149.5 MW solar facility on approximately 1,996 acres
- Siting agreement between Buckingham County and Riverstone Solar LLC
- Proposed contribution of $2,000-$4,000 to the Cody Woodson Memorial Computer Science Scholarship
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several Special Use Permits for AirBnB operations, campsites, and utility-scale solar facilities. Additional items include budget updates, grant matching for body-worn cameras, and a request to join a regional economic development organization.
- Special Use Permit: AirBnB Bed and Breakfast at 5481 Mount Rush Highway
- Special Use Permit: AirBnB, campsites, and event center at 143 Hatton Ferry Road
- Special Use Permit: Agricultural and agritourism use at 11851 W James Anderson Hwy
- Special Use Permit: AirBnB Bed and Breakfast with campsites at 291 Belle Meade Lane
- Special Use Permit: 149.5 MW utility scale solar facility on approximately 1,996 acres
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider amendments to the Transient Occupancy Tax and fire regulations. The meeting includes several public hearings and introductions for special use permits and rezoning requests.
- Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance Amendment regarding accommodations intermediaries
- Ordinance regulating or prohibiting the making of fires
- Special Use Permit for a commercial sawmill at 541 Allens Lake Road
- Rezoning from Agricultural A-1 to Industrial-Light Industrial M-1 at 19135 N. James Madison Highway
- Special Use Permits for solar facilities on Gravel Hill Road and South Constitution Route