Buckingham County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a special use permit for a building supply store and on the sale of 7.413 acres in the Industrial Park to Central Virginia Christian School at $6,000 per acre, including an easement and road maintenance agreement. The board will also introduce a special use permit for a country store and event center on Axtell Road, and consider a budget analysis for a Recovery Court, budget transfers for the Sheriff's Department, and repairs to a concession stand at Gene Dixon Park. Other items include appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Public hearing on Case 24-SUP349: special use permit for a building supply store on 41.6 acres near 18340 E. James Anderson Hwy, Dillwyn
• Public hearing on contract to sell 7.413 acres in Industrial Park to Central Virginia Christian School at $6,000/acre with easement and road maintenance agreement
• Introduction of Case 24-SUP350: special use permit for a country store/retail store and event center (up to 750 attendees) at 3323 Axtell Road, Scottsville
• Consider budget analysis for Recovery Court and Sheriff's Department budget transfers from ECO/TDO Reimbursement to salaries
• Consider allocation of $5,000 from Fire Department Training Funds for Firefighter I Certification and repairs to Gene Dixon Park concession stand

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Third Quarter Appropriations for the General, Water, Sewer, VPA, and CSA funds, as well as school funding. The meeting also included the presentation of three resolutions honoring community members.

• Approved Third Quarter Appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Presented Resolution in Memoriam of Earnest Jackson
• Presented Resolution of Appreciation for James Lee Jones
• Presented Resolution in Memoriam of Mary Elizabeth Hoyles Washington

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for a short-term rental permit and introduce a request for a building supply store. The body will also consider funding for a patrol car and donations for senior resources.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast/Short Term Rental at 504 Woodland Church Road
• Introduction of Special Use Permit for a building supply store near 18340 E. James Anderson Hwy
• Appropriation of insurance funds for a wrecked patrol car: $38,074.41 for the vehicle and $11,581.06 for equipment
• Proposed $1,500 donation to Piedmont Senior Resources for the Remote Area Medical Event
• Consideration of transferring surplus Sheriff's Department vehicles to the School Board

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting minutes from October 15, 2024, and approved the presented claims. The meeting also included a resolution of memoriam and an annual update from the Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District.

• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved claims as presented (7-0)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a special use permit to construct and operate a private grass airstrip and hangar on a 557.18-acre property at 2697 Gravel Hill Road. The board will also introduce a separate special use permit request for a bed and breakfast/short-term rental at 504 Woodland Church Road. Several financial transfers are proposed, including $1,000 to the Sheriff’s Office K9 fund and $5,640.38 for a recount reimbursement. Appointments to the Board of Building Code Appeals and other routine matters are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Case 24-SUP347: Special use permit for private grass airstrip and hangar on 557.18 acres at 2697 Gravel Hill Road, Dillwyn
• Introduction of Case 24-SUP348: Special use permit for bed and breakfast/short-term rental at 504 Woodland Church Road, Buckingham
• Consider transfer of $1,000 from Commonwealth’s Attorney Asset Forfeiture Account to Sheriff’s Office K9 Fund
• Consider appropriation of $5,640.38 to Electoral Board and Registrar budget from candidate Bob Good recount reimbursement
• Consider public service refund of $8,631.98 to Central Telephone Company

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the September 9, 2024 minutes, and presented claims. The Board also presented resolutions of memoriam for Ivan Monroe Snoddy and Mary Shelton Jones.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 9, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Approved claims as presented (7-0)
• Presented Resolution of Memoriam for Ivan Monroe Snoddy
• Presented Resolution of Memoriam for Mary Shelton Jones

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to establish an electronic summons system fee, consider action on a previously deferred special use permit, and introduce a new special use permit for a private grass airstrip and hangar on 557 acres. Other business includes a budget adjustment to hire an assistant attorney, setting the PPTRA credit at 28.17%, and appointing members to the Board of Building Code Appeals. The meeting also includes closed session for real property acquisition and legal consultation.

• Public hearing on Electronic Summons System Fee Ordinance
• Case 24-SUP343: Consider taking action on a special use permit deferred from August 12 meeting
• Case 24-SUP347: Application for special use permit to construct and operate a private grass airstrip and hangar on 557 acres at 2697 Gravel Hill Road, Dillwyn
• Request for budget adjustment to hire an Assistant Attorney for the Commonwealth's Attorney
• Consider setting the Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) credit at 28.17%

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the second quarter appropriations for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The meeting also included a memorial resolution for a former educator and an update on the delayed FY 23 audit.

• Approved FY 2024/2025 Second Quarter Appropriations (7-0)
• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved claims as presented (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution in Memoriam for Mary Lee Tennie Jones

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board will hold three public hearings: a zoning text amendment to allow duplexes as a special use in A-1 district, a special use permit for a custom woodworking shop, and a special use permit for an Airbnb/event center. The Board will also consider financial matters including a $5,000 contribution to a youth baseball team, sheriff's department fund transfers, and EMS reserve funds. Other items include a VDOT Rural Rustic Road Program resolution, drought resolution, and appointments to the Board of Building Code Appeals.

• Public hearing to add duplex as a special use in A-1 district at 5516 Ridge Road, Arvonia
• Special use permit for custom woodworking shop at 860 Allen’s Lake Road, Dillwyn
• Special use permit for Airbnb/event center (up to 200 guests) at 1025 Melita Road, Arvonia
• Sheriff's Department request to appropriate $30,400 from VACORP for wrecked patrol vehicle
• Youth League request for $5,000 contribution to Buckingham County Minor's baseball team for World Series travel

The Board of Supervisors approved the agenda, July minutes, and claims. They voted to prepare memorial resolutions for two residents and received a timber sales payment from the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Memoriam for Ivan Monroe Snoddy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution of Memoriam for Mrs. M.T. Jones (7-0)
• Accepted $17,028.30 payment from Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Buckingham County Zoning Ordinance. Also on the agenda are requests for special use permits for multi-family housing, a woodworking shop, and an event center. Additionally, the Board will consider a contract for real property reassessment and participation in opioid settlement claims.

• Public hearing on amendments to Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance
• Special use permit request for duplexes at 5516 Ridge Road, Arvonia
• Special use permit request for an event center at 1025 Melita Road, Arvonia
• Contract consideration for General Reassessment of Real Property 2026
• Resolution regarding participation in opioid-related claims settlement

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution declaring the county a drought disaster. The board also approved the meeting agenda, the June 10, 2024 minutes, and presented claims.

• Approved Resolution declaring Buckingham County having a drought disaster (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 2.25-acre parcel near New Canton, currently zoned agricultural, to allow commercial use. The board will also consider school budget updates, a tax refund, a political signs policy, and a K-9 donation request. Several items are routine approvals or informational reports.

• Public hearing on Case 24-ZMA340: rezoning 2.25 acres from A-1 to B-1 for commercial use near 31786 N. James Madison Hwy, New Canton
• Consider final 2023-2024 school budget updates reflecting March ADM of 1800 and grant adjustments
• Consider $3,888.99 tax refund for DV exemption verified since 12/28/19
• Consider adopting a Political Signs on County Property policy
• Consider using donations to purchase K-9 and equipment for Sheriff's office

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request for a commercial project in New Canton and authorized the use of donations for two K-9 dogs and equipment. They also approved first-quarter appropriations and school budget adjustments.

• Approved 24/25 First Quarter Appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Tax Map 31 Parcel 8 from A-1 to B-1 Business (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Article 9 amendments for July 8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-24 school budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved $3,888.99 tax refund for verified DV exemption (unanimous)
• Adopted policy prohibiting political signs on County property during early voting (unanimous)
• Approved use of ~$25,000 in donations for 2 K-9s and vehicle equipment (unanimous)
• Recommended Joyce Wilson Booker for appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan for 2025–2030 and consider a rezoning request for approximately 2.25 acres near New Canton from agricultural A-1 to commercial B-1 use. The board will also review proposed refunds for tax and building permit adjustments, evaluate a youth group’s proposal to install covered batting cages at Gene Dixon Park, and consider nominations for appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan 2025–2030
• Rezoning Case 24-ZMA340: ~2.25 acres near 31786 N. James Madison Hwy from A-1 to B-1 for commercial use
• Refund of $8,324.43 to RLP Investments LC and $2,293.83 to Centra Medical Group LLC
• Youth League request to install covered batting cages at Gene Dixon Park
• Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals for Districts 2 and 6

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and claims. The Board also passed a Resolution of Memoriam for former Supervisor Ernest Allen “Bill” Talbert.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved April 15 and April 22, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution of Memoriam for Ernest Allen “Bill” Talbert

Board of Supervisors meeting-Budget Adoption

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 tax rates and operating budget during this meeting. These items establish the county’s revenue collection levels and spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, which funds local services and infrastructure. The agenda does not list specific rate figures or dollar amounts.

• Consider approval of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 tax rates
• Consider approval of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget
• Approval of the April 15, 2024 meeting agenda

The Board unanimously approved the tax rates and operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The budget includes the creation of reserve funds for schools and EMS, as well as funding for EMS building renovations.

• Approved FY24-25 Tax Rates: Real Estate $0.60, Public Service Corp $0.60, State Corp Commission Personal Property $4.05, Personal Property $4.05, Machinery & Tools $2.90, Merchants Capital $1.00, and Air Craft $1.10 (6-0)
• Approved FY 24/25 operating budget with a $390,000 reserve fund for schools and a $240,000 reserve fund for EMS (6-0)
• Approved $20,000 from the EMS reserve fund for renovations to the EMS building at the Arvonia Fire House (6-0)
• Approved reduction of ending year balance by $630,000 (6-0)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on its proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. Members will also consider awarding a contract for courthouse renovations and vote on appointing Gerald Washington to the Southside Virginia ASAP Board. The agenda includes updates on VDOT road planning, meals tax collections, and building permits. These items outline upcoming county spending, facility maintenance, and regional transportation plans that determine local service funding and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing on the Buckingham County Proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
• Consideration of a contract for courthouse renovation work
• Vote to appoint Gerald Washington to the Southside Virginia ASAP Board
• Review of an updated VDOT Six Year Plan List, with a public hearing scheduled for May
• County Administrator’s report on meals tax collections and personnel committee updates

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes from March 11 and March 20, and presented claims. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved March 11 and March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented, including a $1,619.82 invoice for HCO Outdoor Products (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors/VDOT Work Session/Budget Worksession

The Board will hold work sessions to discuss the VDOT Six Year Plan and the FY 2024/25 budgets. This includes presentations on the requested school budget and the recommended county operating budget and tax rates.

• VDOT Six Year Plan discussions
• Presentation of the FY 2024/25 School Budget
• Presentation of the FY 2024/25 County Operating Budget and Tax Rates

The Board of Supervisors met for a work session to review the VDOT Six Year Plan for unpaved roads and the FY2024/2025 budget. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on identifying roads for future paving and discussing current project statuses.

• Discussed adding Cole Comfort Road (760), Solitude Road (767), and Banton Shop Road (617) to the paving list
• Requested VDOT research traffic counts for the north side of Virginia Mill Road
• Requested VDOT review traffic data for Westland Lane in the Town of Dillwyn
• Identified that roads highlighted in grey on the current plan are completed or will be finished by summer

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on special use permit requests for a private school, a commercial repair facility, and a communications tower. The meeting also includes discussions regarding courthouse renovation bids and EMS staffing at the Arvonia site.

• Special Use Permit for an Amish Parochial School at 1008 Little Creek Road
• Special Use Permit for a commercial manufacturing/repair building on N. James Madison Hwy
• Special Use Permit for a 199-foot communications tower near 3702 Trents Mill Road
• Appropriation of $26,062 grant for the Circuit Court Preservation Program
• Appropriation of $4,241.40 for Annual Tire Day trailers and fees

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to join the Southside Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) effective June 1, 2024. This action ensures continued DUI probation and education services for Buckingham County residents following the dissolution of the Piedmont ASAP. The Board also approved fourth quarter appropriations for county funds and schools.

• Approved Resolution joining Southside Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (7-0)
• Approved Fourth Quarter Appropriations for General, Water, Sewer, VPA, and CSA funds (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth Quarter School appropriations totaling $8,264,140 (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution opposing any state requirements for permits to hunt with dogs. The resolution urges state legislators to preserve local hunting traditions and autonomy.

• Approved resolution opposing permits for hunting dogs (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss and vote on rezoning requests, special use permits for solar projects, and consider budget calendar adoption. The meeting also includes public hearings and presentations.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for Verizon Wireless tower (64.8 acres, Ranson Road)
• Rezoning request from NC-1 to RA-1 for Buckingham County property (8.78 acres, Industrial Park Road)
• Special Use Permit for solar photovoltaic modules (1065 acres, Bickfords Road)
• Building Permit refund of $31.00 for Beck Cohen
• Consideration of FY24/25 Budget Calendar

The Board of Supervisors amended its by-laws regarding the rotation of leadership and elected Joe Chambers as Chairman and Dennis Davis as Vice Chairman. The Board also approved funding recommendations from the Finance Committee to support school employee pay increases.

• Amended By-Laws to add one year to the Chairman and Vice Chairman rotation (Unanimous)
• Elected Joe Chambers as Chairman and Dennis Davis as Vice Chairman (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 11, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to change Planning Commission appointment process (No second)
• Approved $110,000 for 2% pay increases and $60,000 for additional salary increases for school employees (7-0)