Charlotte County public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting & Public Hearings (1) Charlotte Solar 1, LLC - Gibson & (2) Char
The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve conditional use permits for three solar energy facilities. Each recommendation included conditions to mitigate impacts and a request for the Board to authorize density increases beyond the current Zoning Ordinance.
- Recommended approval of CPV County Line 150-megawatt solar facility with conditions (Passed; Miller Adams voted no)
- Recommended approval of Charlotte Solar 1 (Gibson Project) 1.9-megawatt facility with conditions (Passed; Miller Adams voted no)
- Recommended approval of Charlotte Solar 2 (Goldman Project) 3-megawatt facility with conditions and 100' wetland buffers (Passed; Miller Adams voted no)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved November 16th work session and meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Regular Meeting & Public Hearings (1) Relocation of Polling Places; (2) Conditio
The Board of Supervisors approved resolutions honoring the service of Supervisors Will Garnett, Garland Hamlett, Jr., and Anthony Reeves, as well as retiring Sheriff Royal Freeman. Public hearings were held regarding polling place relocations, a conditional use permit for a sawmill, and Sunday hunting at Charlotte State Forest, though no decisions were recorded for these items.
- Approved resolution of appreciation for Supervisor Will Garnett (unanimous)
- Approved resolution of appreciation for Supervisor Garland Hamlett, Jr. (unanimous)
- Approved resolution of appreciation for Supervisor Anthony Reeves (unanimous)
- Approved resolution of appreciation for Sheriff Royal Freeman (unanimous)
- Approved November 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda as amended (unanimous)
Work Session with Commonwealth Regional Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan
The Board of Supervisors held a work session to review updates to the Comprehensive Plan presented by the Commonwealth Regional Council. The session included discussions on solar energy caps and data inclusions, but no formal votes were taken.
- Reviewed proposed Comprehensive Plan updates including transportation, land use, and school accreditation
- Discussed Planning Commission recommendation for a 5% cap on solar development acreage
- Proposed adding Chase City and Campbell County airports to the Plan
- Suggested County Attorney Slayton review the document for next steps
Regular Meeting / Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permits for (1) CPV County L
The Planning Commission recommended approval for a conditional use permit for the Israel Fisher Sawmill. The commission also found the Charlotte Solar 1, LLC Gibson Project to be in accord with the Comprehensive Plan, while deferring action on the CPV County Line Solar application.
- Recommended approval of Israel Fisher’s conditional use permit for a sawmill (unanimous)
- Deferred action on CPV County Line Solar application (unanimous)
- Determined Charlotte Solar 1, LLC Gibson Project is substantially in accord with Comprehensive Plan (approved, 2 votes against)
Regular Meeting - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN MEETING SCHEDULE DUE TO VACO CONFERENCE
The Board of Supervisors approved several funding allocations, including a budget amendment for public schools and a grant match for the CRC. Members also extended the county tax due date to January 5, 2024, and scheduled a public hearing to discuss banning Sunday hunting in the State Forest.
- Appropriated $368,000 to Charlotte County Public Schools for FY2024 budget
- Extended county tax due date to January 5, 2024
- Approved $137,500 December payment to CCRS (5-2)
- Approved $10,600 payment to Attorney Russell Slayton for corrected deeds
- Approved $5,000 county match for CRC's AFID Planning Grant
- Retracted obligation to pay for replacement historic markers at Greenfield and Edgehill
- Approved MOU between Charlotte County and Prince Edward County for Fire & EMS
- Scheduled public hearing for December 11th to discuss banning Sunday hunting in State Forest
Electoral Board
The Electoral Board met across several dates to verify election results, process provisional and mail-in ballots, and certify official state forms. The board conducted a closed session to review provisional ballots and completed the final tally on November 14.
- Approved October 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved November 2, 2023 agenda
- Verified signatures and tapes in Envelope 2A on November 7
- Approved motion to enter closed session for provisional ballots (3-0)
- Certified closed session conducted in uniformity with Virginia Law (3-0)
- Completed final vote tally and signed official state forms on November 14
Special Called Meeting & Public Hearing - Tall Pines Solar Amendment
The Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit and the siting agreement for Tall Pines Solar, LLC. The changes add Parcel #17-1-4-A to the project to improve layout efficiency without increasing the fenced-in area.
- Approved Tall Pines Solar, LLC’s Conditional Use Permit Amendment application (7-0)
- Approved Siting Agreement Amendment for Tall Pines, LLC (7-0)
Regular Meeting - Note Change from Regular Meeting Schedule / Public Hearing - D
The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a Conditional Use Permit amendment for Tall Pines Solar, LLC. The Commission deferred action on the draft comprehensive plan until November 16th following a public hearing.
- Recommended Board of Supervisors approve Tall Pines Solar, LLC’s Conditional Use Permit amendment (all present yes except Miller Adams)
- Deferred action on draft comprehensive plan until November 16th (all present yes except Kerwin Kunath)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 21st work session and meeting minutes (unanimous)
Regular Meeting - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN MEETING SCHEDULE DUE TO HOLIDAY / Public
The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to poultry zoning regulations and expanded the boundaries and incentives for Enterprise Zone #48. They also appropriated funds for Phenix Elementary School and appointed a new member to the Social Services Board. Action on the Tall Pine Solar Project was delayed.
- Appropriated $93,381.00 for bathroom installation at Phenix Elementary (Passed)
- Approved amendments to Poultry Zoning Regulations (Passed)
- Approved resolution to amend boundaries and incentives for Enterprise Zone #48 (Passed)
- Appointed Margaret Ann Elder to the Social Services Board for the Keysville District (Passed)
- Approved budget amendments for Public Safety Director vehicle, Drakes Branch FD generator, and Unclaimed Body (Passed)
- Approved FY 2024 invoices totaling $328,077.93 (Passed)
- Approved invoices totaling $154,445.72 (Passed)
- Tabled action on Tall Pine Solar Project amendment
Financial Planning Work Session - 5:00 PM
The Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss how to allocate solar revenue. Members debated prioritizing tax reductions, teacher salaries, quality of life improvements, and fire and EMS funding. No formal votes or final decisions were made during the session.
Joint Public Hearing - Tall Pines Solar Conditional Use Permit Amendment
The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors held a joint public hearing regarding a conditional use permit amendment for Tall Pines Solar. One member of the public expressed opposition to adding approximately 52 acres of farmland to the project. No formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Electoral Board
The board accepted the minutes from the September 5, 2023, meeting. The General Registrar provided updates on early voting and absentee ballot status, and the board discussed upcoming officer training dates.
- Approved September 5, 2023, meeting minutes
Comprehensive Plan Work Session
The Commission reviewed updates to the Comprehensive Plan and recommended removing references to renewable energy in the Battery Storage section. Members discussed implementing a solar density cap but did not reach a consensus on its necessity. By consensus, the Commission recommended adding language to the plan for an annual review of the solar policy.
- Recommended removal of renewable energy references in the Battery Storage section of Chapter 5
- Recommended adding language to specify an annual review of the solar policy to evaluate the need for limitations
Regular Meeting - Note Change from Regular Meeting Schedule
The Planning Commission determined that the CPV County Line Solar 150-megawatt facility is substantially in accord with the county's comprehensive plan. The commission also scheduled public hearings for the draft comprehensive plan and a Tall Pines Solar permit amendment.
- Found CPV County Line Solar 150-megawatt facility substantially in accord with Comprehensive Plan (Approved, 2 votes against)
- Set public hearing for draft comprehensive plan for October 19th meeting (Approved, 1 vote against)
- Set joint public hearing for Tall Pines Solar Conditional Use Permit Amendment for October 10th at 6:00 PM (Approved)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved August 17th work session and meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Regular Meeting & Public Hearings for (1) Budget Amendment for Solar Revenues (2
The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance to return surplus solar development tax revenues to qualified real estate taxpayers as credits. They also approved budget amendments to facilitate these credits and adopted the 2024 personal property tax relief resolution.
- Adopted Solar Tax Credit Ordinance (Unanimous)
- Approved $691,500 in budget amendments for solar revenue credits (Unanimous)
- Approved PPTRA Resolution for Tax Year 2024 personal property tax relief (Unanimous)
- Approved August 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Scheduled Poultry Facility Zoning Ordinance public hearing for October 10
- Scheduled polling place relocations public hearing for December
- Approved joint public hearing for Tall Pines Solar permit amendment on October 10
Electoral Board
The board approved the use of .gov email addresses for its members. It also set the schedule for the election night canvas and provisional meetings and confirmed the continued use of the current Wylliesburg polling location.
- Approved acquisition of .gov email addresses for members
- Approved August 3 meeting minutes with 1 correction
- Set election night canvas meeting for 7:30 PM
- Set provisional meeting for 9:00 AM the morning after the election
- Decided to continue using the present Wylliesburg polling location