Buckingham County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review several public hearing requests regarding solar energy and assisted living facilities. Additionally, the Board will consider various financial items including fund carryovers, vehicle purchases, and pay increases for Virginia Cooperative Extensions.

• Public Hearing: 5 MW AC community solar garden at 106 Whetton Lane (Case 23-SUP331)
• Public Hearing: Adult Home/Assisted Living Facility at 3973 Petersville Church Road (Case 23-SUP332)
• Introduction of 199' monopole communications tower on Ranson Road (Case 23-SUP333)
• Consideration of $6,941 FY23 fund carryover for Piedmont Health District
• Consideration of $12,098 pay increase portion for Virginia Cooperative Extensions

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the 3rd Quarter Appropriations, claims, and the meeting agenda. The session included public comments regarding solar policy and election administration, as well as a VDOT update on road maintenance.

• Approved 3rd Quarter Appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 11, 2023 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build a 100 MW utility-scale solar facility and consider zoning matters, including an adult home permit and community solar garden.

• Public Hearing: Case 23-SUP329 for Blue Rock Solar LLC's 100 MW solar facility
• Case 23-SUP331: Buckingham Solar 1 LLC's request for a 5 MW AC photovoltaic community solar garden
• Case 23-SUP332: CWJ Properties LLC's request to operate an adult home/assisted living facility

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, the October 10, 2023 minutes, and presented claims. The meeting included presentations of resolutions in memoriam and a report on the FY 22 audit results.

• Approved November 14, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review a public hearing for a new 199-foot communications tower near Axtell Road. The meeting also includes an introduction to a proposed 100 MW utility-scale solar facility on approximately 1,127 acres.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for a 199’ monopole tower at 2462 Axtell Road
• Introduction: Special Use Permit for a 100 MW solar facility near Mohele and Stage Coach Roads
• Appropriation of $28,750 Virginia 911 Services Board grant for Buckingham Dispatch
• Tax reimbursement request of $3,496.27 regarding Verizon billing
• Appointment of a representative to the Piedmont Alcohol Safety Action Program board

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, September minutes, and county claims. The Board also adopted resolutions of memoriam for four individuals. An audit update for FY22 was provided, with a target completion date of October 31.

• Approved agenda for October 10, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution of Memoriam for Meredith Spencer Staton
• Adopted Resolution of Memoriam for Francis Eugene Wood, Jr.
• Adopted Resolution of Memoriam for David Fulcher (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution of Memoriam for Michael Hudgins (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial and regulatory items, including potential pay raises for bus drivers and updates to the Solar Policy. The agenda also includes a public hearing on tax stabilization for the elderly and disabled, and a special use permit request for a new cell tower.

• Special Use Permit for a 199-foot monopole communications tower near 2462 Axtell Road
• Public Hearing regarding changes to the Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled Ordinance
• Consideration of $75,670 quote for nutrient credits for the Tractor Pull site
• Consideration of $899 grant appropriation for an E-911 multi-gas meter
• Resolution to add roads in Forest Ridge Subdivision, Section 7 to the Secondary System of State Highways

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the second quarter appropriations for the 2023/24 fiscal year. The meeting also included the presentation of two resolutions in memoriam and a certificate of appreciation. Jaunt CEO Ted Rieck presented proposed changes to transit routes between Buckingham and Charlottesville.

• Approved Second Quarter Appropriations for FY23/24 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Issued Resolution in Memoriam for Mary Jane Poulter
• Issued Resolution in Memoriam for Rebecca Hines Bowling
• Presented Certificate of Appreciation to Lena Patton

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider a Special Use Permit for a 199-foot communications tower at 211 Holland Road. The meeting also includes discussions on budget adjustments for schools and a $36,788 conservation grant for the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.

• Special Use Permit for a 199' Monopole Communications Tower at 211 Holland Road
• $36,788 Circuit Court Preservation Program Item Conservation Grant appropriation
• FY24 first quarter school budget adjustment consideration
• Reappointment of Industrial Development Authority member for District 5
• Appointment of a new representative to the Piedmont Alcohol Safety Action Program board

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the agenda, July 10 meeting minutes, and presented claims. The county received $16,999.50 in timber sale revenue from the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. The General Registrar introduced herself and provided key dates for the November 2023 election.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Postponed Presentation to the Buckingham Varsity Baseball Team to September 11, 2023

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider amending the county water and sewer ordinances to increase residential connection fees to $3,000. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a special use permit at 59 Gold Hill Elementary School Road and a proposal for a communications tower on Holland Road.

• Public hearing to increase residential water and sewer connection fees to $3,000
• Special Use Permit request for a private recreational facility at 59 Gold Hill Elementary School Road
• Introduction of Special Use Permit for a 199-foot monopole tower at 211 Holland Road
• Consideration of $175,000 in grant funds for the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund
• Reappointment of Pat Hoffman to the Industrial Development Authority for District 5

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting. The Board also approved claims, which included a specific payment to Cellebrite Inc. for the Sheriff's Department.

• Approved agenda with addendums (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims including $6,128.15 to Cellebrite Inc. for the Sheriff's Department (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss several EMS funding requests, including grants and donations. The agenda also includes a zoning case for a private recreational facility and various utility and community center requests.

• Zoning Case 23-ZTASUP326: Request to add Private Recreational Facility to M-1 Special Uses at 59 Gold Hill Elementary School Road
• EMS appropriation of $10,000 donation from the Estate of Henry Morris Wright
• EMS appropriation of $17,008.16 Four for Life grant
• EMS disbursement of $10,796.56 for Fire/EMS training equipment
• Request from Straight Street to waive water/sewer hookup fees on S. Constitution Route

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the first quarter appropriations, claims, and the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes. Residents provided public comments regarding a proposed slaughterhouse special use permit and a request to waive water hookup fees for Straight Street.

• Approved First Quarter Appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider the VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan for FY2024-2029 and review bids for repairs to the Arvonia Solid Waste Site. The meeting also includes several official resolutions and presentations.

• Public hearing for VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan FY2024-2029
• Consideration of bids for repairs to Arvonia Solid Waste Site
• Appointment consideration for Buckingham Extension Leadership Council
• Resolutions honoring Garden Clubs 90th Anniversary and memorializing individuals
• Review of April 2023 Building Permit Report

The provided document is an agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for consideration, including the VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan and solid waste site repairs, but does not record final decisions or vote tallies.

Board of Supervisors meeting-Budget adoption

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will meet to review the proposed operating budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The meeting also includes consideration of upcoming tax rates and salaries for Planning Commission members and Board of Supervisors.

• Consider FY2023-24 Operating Budget
• Consider FY20DSS-24 Tax Rates
• Consider Planning Commission Member and Board of Supervisors salaries

The Board approved the FY2023-24 operating budget with additions for domestic violence services and fire/EMS training. Tax rates for the fiscal year were adopted, and salaries for Planning Commission members were increased.

• Approved FY23-24 Operating Budget including $11,000 for STEPS and $20,000 for Fire/EMS Training (7-0)
• Adopted FY23-24 Tax Rates: Real Estate $.55, Public Service Corp $.55, State Corp Commission PP $4.05, Personal Property $4.05, Machinery & Tools $2.90, Merchants Capital $1.00, Air Craft $1.10 (6-1)
• Increased Planning Commission salary to $6,000 annually and Chairman to $7,000 annually (7-0)
• Denied increase to Board of Supervisors salaries (6-1)
• Approved Resolution of Memoriam for Pete Senger at the May meeting (7-0)
• Approved July 3rd and July 4th as holidays for County employees (7-0)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider several land rezoning and special use permit requests. The meeting also includes discussions on the upcoming operating budget, tax rates, and various departmental funding requests.

• Rezoning 13.77 acres near 29661 N. James Madison Hwy from A-1 to B-1
• Special Use Permit for a private school near 13603 Francisco Road
• Rezoning 2.099 acres near 5784 Buffalo Road from A-1 to B-1 for towing service
• Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance change to monthly filing
• FY2023-2024 Operating Budget and Tax Rates

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from March 13 and March 22, 2023, and the presented claims. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments and a VDOT maintenance update.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved March 13 and March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session

The Board of Supervisors and the School Board will meet to discuss budget requests for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The County Administrator will present a recommended budget and tax rate for public hearing consideration.

• Presentation of requested FY2023-2024 School Budget by Superintendent Dr. John Keeler
• Presentation of recommended FY2023-2024 county budget and tax rates by County Administrator Karl Carter
• Consideration of proposed budget and tax rate for advertisement and April 17, 2023 public hearing

The Board of Supervisors approved proposed tax rates and budget adjustments for advertisement ahead of a public hearing. They also moved $623,461 into a contingency fund for the school system pending the final state budget.

• Approved proposed tax rates for advertisement: Real Estate 55¢, Public Service Corp 55¢, Aircraft $1.10 (6-1)
• Approved moving $623,461 from Ending Year Balance to contingency for school system use (6-1)
• Approved budget changes for advertisement: Piedmont Veterans Council increased to $10,000 (6-1)
• Approved budget changes for advertisement: Removed $20,320 increase for JAUNT, returning to level funding (6-1)
• Approved budget changes for advertisement: Cut $20,000 for Fire/EMS Training (6-1)
• Denied new budget requests from Warriors First ($5,000) and Flipp Inc. ($40,000)
• Approved sending an Industrial Park proposal to the Economic Development Committee for study (unanimous)
• School Board approved its Personnel Agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will reconvene from its February meeting, hold a VDOT Six Year Plan work session, and then consider several items including fourth quarter appropriations, a building permit refund, and a park lease agreement. Three zoning matters are introduced: a rezoning for commercial use near New Canton, a special use permit for a private school in Farmville, and a rezoning for a towing service in Dillwyn. No public hearings are scheduled.

• VDOT Six Year Plan Work Session
• Fourth Quarter Appropriations
• Case 22-ZMA321: Rezoning 13.77 acres at 29661 N. James Madison Hwy from A-1 to B-1 for commercial use
• Case 23-SUP324: Special use permit for a private school on 56.74 acres at 13903 Francisco Road, Farmville
• Case 23-ZMA325: Rezoning 2.099 acres at 5784 Buffalo Road, Dillwyn from A-1 to B-1 for towing service

The Board of Supervisors approved several funding requests, including ARPA funds for patrol car cameras and a grant for the Anti-Litter Task Force. They also scheduled three zoning public hearings for April and adopted a resolution to participate in an opioid-related settlement.

• Approved $101,990 in ARPA funds for Sheriff's Department in-car cameras (7-0)
• Approved $6,095 Anti-Litter Task Force Grant appropriation (7-0)
• Approved Fourth Quarter Appropriations for General, Water, Sewer, VPA, CSA, and School funds (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Case 22-ZMA321 rezoning request (6-1)
• Scheduled public hearing for Case 23-SUP324 private school request (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Case 23-ZMA325 rezoning request (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to participate in opioid-related claims settlement (7-0)
• Approved appraisal and marketing sign for Industrial Park Property (7-0)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two special use permits: one for an Airbnb on 472.5 acres at 2870 Rock Mill Road, and another for an event center on 28 acres near 300 S Constitution Route. The board will also consider a $30,000 tourism recovery grant, a school budget adjustment, and several fee waivers and appointments.

• Public hearing for special use permit to operate an Airbnb at 2870 Rock Mill Road (472.5 acres)
• Public hearing for special use permit for an event center near 300 S Constitution Route (28 acres)
• Consider acceptance of $30,000 Virginia ARPA Tourism Recovery Grant
• Consider approval of FY23 school budget adjustment due to increased ADM and state/federal funds
• Consider request to waive Community Center rental fee for Piedmont Senior Resources' Friendship Café

The Board referred a recommendation to the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Ordinance to ban metallic mining in all districts. Other actions included approving special use permits for an Airbnb and an event center, and adjusting the school system budget.

• Referred recommendation to Planning Commission to ban metallic mining in all zoning districts
• Approved Special Use Permit for Airbnb at 2870 Rock Mill Road (6-1)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Buckingham Firefighters Association event center (7-0)
• Approved FY23 School System budget adjustments (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 ARPA Tourism Recovery Grant for economic development (7-0)
• Approved $6,850 additional fee for Architectural Partners for courthouse repairs (7-0)
• Approved $900 donation from Kyanite Mining Employees to Animal Control (7-0)
• Scheduled VDOT Six Year Plan workshop for March 13, 2023 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Special Called Meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to discuss and vote on repurchasing land from Atlantic Investment Corporation. The board voted 6-1 to buy back the property, paying $346,749.67, canceling a $405,840 note, and paying $170,000 in expenses, totaling $922,590. The Economic Development Committee will create a marketing report for the property by April 10, 2023.

• County to pay Atlantic Investment $346,749.67 for land repurchase
• County to cancel $405,840 note from August 16, 2022
• County to pay $170,000 for Atlantic Investment's development expenses
• Property buyback must close by February 10, 2023
• Economic Development Committee to deliver marketing report by April 10, 2023

The Board of Supervisors approved the repurchase of land and an easement previously conveyed to Atlantic Investment Corporation. The agreement includes specific payments and the cancellation of a note to settle all claims against the county. The Economic Development Committee was tasked with creating a marketing report for the property.

• Approved repurchase of land and easement from Atlantic Investment (6-1)
• Approved payment of $346,749.67 to Atlantic Investment (6-1)
• Approved payment of $170,000 to Atlantic Investment for development expenses (6-1)
• Approved cancellation of a $405,840 note dated August 16, 2022 (6-1)
• Tasked Economic Development Committee to deliver a property marketing report by April 10, 2023 (6-1)

Board Of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three special use permit requests: a 5 MW solar facility on 439 acres, a medical office at a home, and an Airbnb on 472.5 acres. They will also consider appointments to several committees, a $15,000 budget carryover for the Electoral Board, and an ARPA funding request. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and by-laws.

• Public hearing for Case 22-SUP319: 5 MW solar facility on 439 acres at 19691 E. James Anderson Hwy, Dillwyn
• Public hearing for Case 22-SUP320: medical office at 799 Troublesome Creek Road, Buckingham
• Introduction of Case 22-SUP322: Airbnb on 472.5 acres at 2870 Rock Mill Road, Dillwyn
• Introduction of Case 22-SUP323: event center on 28 acres near 300 S Constitution Rte, Dillwyn
• Request for $15,000 carryover from 21/22 to 22/23 budget for Electoral Board conference

The Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a 5MW solar facility by Rosney Creek Solar LLC and a permit for Chris Hucks to operate medical offices. The Board also appointed Joe Chambers, Jr. as Chairman and Dennis H. Davis, Jr. as Vice Chairman for 2023. Several public hearings were scheduled for February regarding an Airbnb and a firefighters' event center.

• Elected Joe Chambers, Jr. as Chairman and Dennis H. Davis, Jr. as Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Rosney Creek Solar LLC 5MW facility (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Chris Hucks medical offices with added signage (7-0)
• Allocated $78,139.50 in ARPA funds for Piedmont Regional Jail toilet bar screens (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 budget carryover for Electoral Board training and equipment (7-0)
• Authorized retirement purchase of service weapons for $1.00 for three officers (7-0)
• Appointed Heidi Berthoud to the Gold Mine Review Committee (7-0)
• Allocated $6,000 for the After Prom Committee (7-0)