Buckingham County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will consider a special use permit for a campground and review several zoning requests in Dillwyn. The meeting also includes the approval of third quarter appropriations and appointments to the Board of Equalization.

• Public hearing for Case 25-SUP361: Campground permit for 27.33 acres at S. Constitution Rte.
• Case 25-ZMA362: Zoning amendment for Central Virginia Christian School at 284 and 164 Industrial Park Road
• Case 25-SUP364: Special use permit for finished wood products at 18440 E James Anderson Hwy
• Case 25-SUP365: Special use permit for Bed and Breakfast/Event Center at 2477 Scotts Bottom Road
• Request for a three-month reassessment extension from Vision Government Solutions, Inc.

The Board unanimously approved the third quarter appropriations for the General, Water, Sewer, VPA, and CSA funds, as well as school funding. The Board also voted to recognize three high school alumni for receiving the American FFA degree at a future meeting.

• Approved Third Quarter Appropriations for General Fund ($3,216,182), Water Fund ($382,684), Sewer Fund ($129,422), VPA Fund ($629,455), and CSA Fund ($601,722) (unanimous)
• Approved Third Quarter School Appropriations totaling $8,367,382 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to recognize three individuals for their FFA Degree at the January 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will review a request to operate a campground on a 27.33-acre parcel. The board will also consider a decommissioning agreement with Apex and appointments to the Social Services Board and Board of Equalization.

• Case 25-SUP361: Special Use Permit for campground at TBD S. Constitution Rte. (27.33 acres)
• Apex decommissioning agreement
• Appointment of Penny Allen to the Social Services Board
• Appointments to the Board of Equalization
• Personnel Committee recommendation for holiday schedule

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the claims and the meeting minutes from October 14, 2025. The Board also adopted a resolution in memoriam for Herbert Glover “Junior” Wharam. A presentation was given by Crossroads Community Services Board regarding case management services.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution in Memoriam for Herbert Glover “Junior” Wharam

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a budget update and appropriation request from the School Superintendent. The board will also consider a recommendation from the Economic Development Committee.

• School budget update and appropriation request
• Economic Development Committee recommendation
• Presentation by Town of Dillwyn Mayor on derelict buildings
• Donation to Animal Control Department for Spay and Neuter program
• Auditor of Public Accounts report for Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue and Sheriff

The Board of Supervisors approved a request for the county building inspector to conduct safety inspections on vacant buildings in the Town of Dillwyn. The town will handle all coordination and contact with landowners. This is part of a town effort to identify safe buildings for economic development.

• Approved building inspector Tommy Ranson to inspect buildings for Town of Dillwyn safety issues (6-1)
• Approved October 14, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 8 and September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board Of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will reconvene a meeting from September 8, 2025. The agenda includes discussions regarding complaints about the Riverstone Solar Project and the legality of living in a camper or RV.

• Complaints regarding the Riverstone Solar Project
• Update on Bersch Lane
• Discussion on the ability to live in a camper/RV

The Board of Supervisors received staff reports on investigations into the Riverstone Solar Project and a property on Bersch Lane. Staff found no ordinance violations regarding solar project buffers or the Bersch Lane property, though they noted some construction traffic issues for the solar project.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Determined no violation of SUP Condition 13 regarding Riverstone Solar buffers
• Determined no violation of Virginia Code Section 15.2-2209.1:1 regarding Riverstone Solar extension
• Found no ordinance violations at Bersch Lane following visits by Zoning, Health Department, and Animal Control

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on tax and vehicle ordinances and a residential rezoning request. The Board is also deciding on an opioid settlement and several funding appropriations.

• Zoning Map Amendment for 2223 Ridge Road from A-1 to R-2 for a nine lot subdivision
• Resolution for the County's participation in a direct settlement of Opioid-Related claims against the Sackler Family
• Appropriation of $31,143.83 for Burn Building repair expenses
• Updates to the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance and Farm Use Vehicles Ordinance
• Approval of Second Quarter Appropriations

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the second quarter appropriations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting also included a payment from the Virginia Department of Forestry and a presentation from Piedmont Virginia Community College.

• Approved second quarter appropriations including $3,216,182 for General Fund and $8,367,382 for Schools (unanimous)
• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda with Executive Closed Session addendum (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three special use permits for auto repair shops and a bed and breakfast. Members will also consider a zoning map amendment for a nine-lot subdivision and an emergency update to the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance.

• Special Use Permits for auto repair shops at 17534 E. James Anderson Hwy and 515 Cattail Creek Road
• Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast/Short Term Rental at 2612 Plank Road
• Zoning Map Amendment from A-1 to R-2 for a nine lot subdivision at 2223 Ridge Road
• Appropriation of $150,000 Next Gen 911 Grant for system upgrades
• Proposed $5,000 donation to the Fireman’s Association

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and claims. Kristen Choate of Robinson, Farmer, Cox presented the FY24 audit, which resulted in unmodified opinions on the financial statements.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for a campground permit and discuss several special use permits. The board is also reviewing agreements for erosion and sediment inspections and appointments to the Economic Development Committee.

• Public hearing for Case 25-SUP357: Special Use Permit for a campground on Hatchcock Lane
• Case 25-SUP358: Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast/Short Term Rental at 2612 Plank Road
• Agreement with Hurt & Profitt for E&S Inspections for the Riverstone Project
• Agreement with Hurt & Profitt for E&S Inspections for the Blue Rock Solar Project
• Refund of $31.00 for building permit 20305-2025 for Henderson Electrical Heating and Air

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from June 9, 2025, and the presented claims. No substantive policy decisions or ordinances were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved agenda and addendum (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the 2025-2030 Comprehensive Plan and ordinances for employee bonuses and farm vehicle tax exemptions. The Board will also consider two special use permits for commercial operations in agricultural zones.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan 2025-2030
• Public hearing on Employee Bonus Ordinance and Farm Vehicle Tax Exemption Ordinance
• Special Use Permit request for commercial garage and auto repair shop at 515 Cattail Creek Road
• Special Use Permit request for a campground on Hatchcock Lane
• Proposed $336.59 building permit refund for Douglas L. Cook

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the first quarter appropriations for FY2025-2026, including funding for the general fund, schools, and debt services. The board also approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and claims.

• Approved First Quarter Appropriations for FY2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two special use permits: a multi-use event center at 76 & 80 The Way and an expansion including glamping and an event center on W. James Anderson Hwy. They will also consider the VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan 2026-2031, budget adjustments for Sheriff ($754 and $2,405) and EMS ($3,000 for water rescue equipment), and a bid for water lines to support a hotel project.

• Public hearing: Case 24-SUP354 – Multi-Use Event Center at 76 & 80 The Way, Buckingham (2.192 acres, VC-1 zoning)
• Public hearing: Case 24-SUP355 – Expansion of Sprouse & Dowd LLC with glamping, event center for up to 500 attendees at 16680 W. James Anderson Hwy (59.357 acres, A-1 zoning)
• Consider VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan 2026-2031
• Consider $754 transfer to Sheriff overtime and $2,405 to part-time salaries, plus $3,000 from ambulance auction for EMS water rescue equipment
• Consider bid for installing water lines for hotel project

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting agenda, claims, and minutes from April 21 and April 28, 2025. The meeting included an introduction from the new Executive Director of Virginia's Heartland Regional Economic Development Alliance and a VDOT road maintenance update. A public hearing for the VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan was opened, but no citizens signed up to speak.

• Approved meeting agenda with addendum (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2025 and April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to consider the approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 operating budget and specific tax rates. The body will also discuss a water supply planning grant application and a zoning case request.

• Proposed FY 2025-26 Real Estate tax rate of $0.60
• Proposed FY 2025-26 Personal Property tax rate of $4.05
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget
• Application for a FY2025 Water Supply Planning Grant
• Zoning Administrator Edmondston's request regarding acceptance of a case

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the FY25-26 tax rates and the operating budget, including amendments for school bus air conditioning and court clerk equipment. The Board also joined the Thomas Jefferson Planning District for a water supply grant and deferred a zoning request for an intensive chicken layer house.

• Approved FY25-26 tax rates: Real Estate $0.60, Public Service Corp $0.60, Personal Property $4.05, Machinery & Tools $2.90, Merchants Capital $1.00, Air Craft $1.10 (7-0)
• Adopted FY25-26 Operating Budget with $54,000 for school bus air conditioning and $5,400 for General District Court Clerk equipment (7-0)
• Approved Resolution to join the Thomas Jefferson Planning District for the Local and Regional Water Supply Planning grant (7-0)
• Tabled request to accept a zoning map amendment from A-1 Agricultural to AC-1 Agricultural Comprehensive for an intensive chicken layer house (7-0)

Board of Supervisors meeting

This meeting features public hearings on the FY25-26 Operating Budget and a Flood Plain Ordinance. The Board will introduce three special use permits: a commercial garage, a multi-use event center, and an expansion of business operations including an event center. Additional items include recognition of deputies for lifesaving efforts, appointments, and consideration of a tax refund and gift card appropriation.

• Public hearing on FY25-26 Operating Budget
• Public hearing on Flood Plain Ordinance
• Introduction of special use permit for commercial garage (Case 24-SUP353, 17534 E. James Anderson Hwy, Dillwyn)
• Introduction of special use permit for multi-use event center (Case 24-SUP354, 76 & 80 The Way, Buckingham)
• Introduction of special use permit for business expansion (Case 24-SUP355, 16680 W. James Anderson Hwy, Buckingham)

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the meeting agenda, claims, and minutes from March 10, 17, and 19, 2025. The session included the introduction of Finance Director Juanita Shanks and the presentation of three resolutions of memoriam.

• Approved meeting agenda with addendum (unanimous)
• Approved March 10, 17, and 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Presented Resolution of Memoriam for Dale Merricks Wright
• Presented Resolution of Memoriam for Nelson Lester Sharpe, Sr.
• Presented Resolution of Memoriam for Doris Mitchell Bolden

Board of Supervisors Budget Worksession

The Board of Supervisors holds a budget work session to review the FY25/26 school budget and county operating budget. Superintendent Dr. John Keeler presents the requested school budget, and County Administrator Karl R. Carter presents the recommended county budget and tax rates. The Board will consider approving the proposed budget and tax rates for advertisement and a public hearing on April 21, 2025.

• School Board Chairman Goodman calls the School Board meeting to order and establishes a quorum
• Superintendent Dr. John Keeler presents the requested FY25/26 school budget
• County Administrator Karl R. Carter presents the recommended FY25/26 county operating budget and tax rates
• Discussion and possible approval of proposed budget and tax rates for advertisement
• Public hearing scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025

The Buckingham County School Board presented its proposed 2025-26 budget, which is based on the Governor's conservative budget projections. The presentation detailed current enrollment, revenue sources, and proposed compensation increases for employees.

Planning Commission/Board of Supervisors Work Session

The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors held a joint work session to review the Comprehensive Plan. Lauren Pugh of the Commonwealth Regional Council presented data on community profiles, demographics, and economic activity. No formal votes were taken on the plan's content during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular monthly meeting following a VDOT work session. They will consider approving the annual Tire Day, reallocating sheriff's grant funds, appropriating a court preservation grant, and authorizing use of county property for a tractor pull. Under county administrator reports, they will discuss a Firefly Fiber Broadband easement, an emergency flood plain ordinance, and schedule a public hearing. No public hearings or zoning cases are scheduled.

• Consider approval to hold Annual Tire Day on April 19 at Gene Dixon Park
• Consider reallocation of ECO/TDO Reimbursement: $2,171 to Overtime Salaries and $2,366 to Part Time Salaries
• Consider appropriation of $18,112 grant from Library of Virginia Court Preservation Program
• Consider request to use property behind Wingo Road for tractor pull
• Consider emergency Flood Plain Ordinance and schedule a public hearing

The Board held a work session to review the current VDOT Six Year Plan for converting gravel roads to hard surfaces. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on reviewing the existing project list and discussing potential additions and road maintenance.

• Reviewed current Six Year Plan (FY25-FY30) for gravel road improvements
• Identified Firehouse Road as the first project for the current year
• Discussed adding Virginia Mill Road to the priority list
• Requested VDOT review the speed limit on Wingo Road due to new hotel development

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 125.28 acres at Industrial Park Road to allow a private school. Other public hearings include a special use permit for a private grass airstrip and for a country store with event center. The board will also consider budget revisions from the school superintendent, approval of claims including a $730 bill for the Sheriff's Department, and a Firefly Fiber Broadband easement.

• Public hearing for zoning map amendment (NC1 to VC1) on 125.28 acres at Industrial Park Road for sale to Central Virginia Christian School
• Case 24-SUP351: special use permit for private grass airstrip and hangar on 68.99 acres at 1467 Hundley Branch Road
• Case 24-SUP352: special use permit for country store/retail store with EV stations and event center on 361+ acres at 1779 Shelton Store Road
• Approval of claims including a Symbol Arts bill of $730 for the Sheriff's Department
• Consideration of proposed Firefly Fiber Broadband easement

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved budget revisions for the Buckingham School Board for fiscal year 2024-25. The revisions account for changes in state and federal funding and the release of $390,000 in reserve funds for staff raises.

• Approved January 10, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved claims with an amendment for the Sheriff's department (7-0)
• Approved FY 24-25 school budget revisions (7-0)

Board of Supervisors meeting

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposed zoning map amendment for a 125-acre industrial park parcel from NC1 to VC1 to allow a private school and commercial use. They will hold public hearings on special use permits for a country store/event center, a private grass airstrip, and another store/event center. Additional items include approval of a budget calendar, sheriff's equipment purchases, and appointments to committees.

• Introduction of zoning map amendment for Tax Map 138 Parcel 15 Lot C (approx. 125 acres) from NC1 to VC1, including a public hearing for potential sale to Central Virginia Christian School
• Public hearing for Case 24-SUP350: Special Use Permit for country store/retail and event center by Stephanie and Shane Marshal
• Introduction of Case 24-SUP351: Special Use Permit for private grass airstrip and hangar on 68.99 acres at 1467 Hundley Branch Road
• Introduction of Case 24-SUP352: Special Use Permit for country store/retail with EV stations and event center on over 360 acres at 1779 Shelton Store Road
• Consideration of Sheriff's asset forfeiture fund usage of $7,032.56 for firearms training system and HEAT reimbursement of $12,500 for car cameras with license plate readers

The Board voted to suspend its rotation by-laws to appoint Joe N. Chambers, Jr. as Chairman and Danny R. Allen as Vice Chairman for 2025. The Board also approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and county claims.

• Appointed Joe N. Chambers, Jr. as Chairman and Danny R. Allen as Vice Chairman by suspending rotation by-laws (4-3)
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved county claims, including $15,000 for Armin Winkler for K-9 training (7-0)
• Approved By-Laws and Rules of Procedure with the suspension of the Chairman and Vice Chairman rotation (7-0)