Scott County public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Scott County Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a special use permit. The body will also receive a progress update on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for Parcel 50-A-12 (New Leaf Energy for William Johnson III)
• Progress update for Comprehensive Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Scott County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting an ordinance to amend farm property tax exemptions and vote on ending the local emergency declared for Hurricane Helene. The meeting also includes presentations on the community garden and the county's economic development authority.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending farm property tax exemptions
• Vote to end Local Emergency from Hurricane Helene
• Presentation on Scott County Community Garden
• Presentation by Commonwealth's Attorney
• Appointments to Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on updating the public procurement ordinance and amending personal property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. The board will also consider the sale of county-owned property at 179 West Jackson Street to Dianna Holliman.

• Proposed transfer of property at 179 West Jackson Street to Dianna Holliman
• Proposed amendment to Personal Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
• Proposed update to the Scott County Public Procurement Ordinance
• Discussion of Information Technology/Cybersecurity position
• Appointments to Tourism Development Committee, Heart of Appalachia, and Ninth District Development Finance Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a special use permit for retail sales and confirm a declaration of emergency regarding Hurricane Helene. The agenda also includes updates on VDOT projects and an agriculture damage assessment.

• Special Use Permit for retail sales at 1281 Lucy Road (Parcel 170-A-13B)
• Confirmation of Declaration of Emergency for Hurricane Helene
• Letter of Support for LENOWISCO PDC SCTC/Verizon Wireless 5G Initiative
• Agriculture Damage Assessment report from Scott Jerrell
• VDOT SMART Scale Projects discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Scott County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider adopting amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding solar generation facilities. The meeting also includes reports from the county administrator and department heads, as well as a funding request from the Scott Co Rescue Squad Association.

• Public hearing on solar facility zoning amendments
• Scott Co Rescue Squad Association funding request
• County Administrator's Report
• Tourism Development Committee appointments
• Closed session for personnel and real estate matters

The Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance 2024-06, amending the Scott County Zoning Ordinance to add regulations for utility-scale and small solar generation facilities. The board also approved the sally port project at the courthouse, with an estimated cost of $2,621,900, and authorized a letter of support for the reintroduction of the Spotfin Chub into the Clinch River.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-06 amending zoning ordinance for solar generation facilities (7-0)
• Approved sally port project at the courthouse (6-1)
• Authorized letter of support for Spotfin Chub reintroduction into Clinch River (7-0)
• Funded $3,740.00 for Zoll heart monitor preventive maintenance (7-0)
• Approved information technology policies (7-0)
• Appropriated $361.52 for Park/Golf Course merchandise (7-0)
• Appropriated $2,615.11 for Sheriff's Office conferences & training (7-0)
• Approved 12 legislative priorities for 2025 session (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Scott County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and a proposed update to the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes reports on county agencies and a closed session for personnel and real estate matters.

• Public hearing on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding solar generation facilities and tower height restrictions
• Public hearing on a proposed update to the Scott County Comprehensive Plan
• Presentation by Colten Kilgore
• Presentation by Rye Cove Softball
• Discussion on Scott County EMS Agencies

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Scott County Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Public hearing for Scott County Comprehensive Plan changes
• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider amendments to the Transient Occupancy Tax and Solid Waste Control ordinances. They will also review a special use permit application for a mini-warehouse on Bristol Highway.

• Proposed increase of Transient Occupancy Tax rate from 2% to 5%
• Proposed $40 reduced tipping fee for certain household waste collectors
• Special Use Permit application for a mini-warehouse on Bristol Highway
• Duffield Daze funding request
• SMART Scale Application Resolution of Support

General

The Board will consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and related appropriation resolutions. Other items include a Tax Levy Resolution and the Personal Property Tax Relief Act Resolution.

• FY 25 Budget Adoption
• Tax Levy Resolution
• Personal Property Tax Relief Act Resolution
• Weber City Fireworks Permit

General

The Scott County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on special use permits for a mini warehouse and a take out restaurant. The commission will also review proposed zoning amendments regarding utility-scale solar generation facilities and tower height restrictions.

• Special Use Permit for Mini Warehouse at 4116 Bristol Highway
• Special Use Permit for Take Out Restaurant at 1281 Lucy Road
• Zoning amendments regarding utility-scale solar generation facilities
• Proposed removal of tower height restrictions
• Update to the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Section

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold public hearings regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and a possible tax levy increase for FY 2025. Other items include a special use permit for retail sales on Lucy Road and updates on the VDOT six-year plan.

• Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for retail sales at 1281 Lucy Road
• Discussion of proposed budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024
• Hearing on possible tax levy increase for FY 2025 budget
• Review of Scott County VDOT Six-Year Plan
• SECOR funding request

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special called meeting on May 31, 2024. The only item listed for unfinished business is the Russell County Landfill Letter.

• Russell County Landfill Letter

General

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget workshop and to discuss an Emergency Operations Plan update. The session includes reviews of behavioral health services, trails, and the Sheriff's Office.

• Emergency Operations Plan Update
• Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
• Russell County Landfill Letter
• Planning District One Behavioral Health Services
• Spearhead Trails

General

The Planning Commission is meeting to review proposed changes to the zoning ordinance. Previous discussions focused on establishing guidelines for small and large-scale solar projects, including decommissioning plans and setbacks.

• Proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance. The meeting includes discussions on fee increases for golf carts and the transfer station, as well as road prioritization for the six-year plan.

• Public hearing: Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance
• Resolution to increase the Transfer Station tipping fee
• Golf Cart fee increase
• Six-Year Plan Road Prioritization
• Scott County Schools line of credit

General

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct a budget workshop. The session specifically includes a review of the Scott County Fire Association.

• Budget workshop regarding Scott County Fire Association

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget workshop. No other specific business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Workshop

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several funding requests and a proposed amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance. The meeting includes a review of a mutual aid agreement with Russell County and a CDBG Fair Housing Resolution.

• Proposed Animal Control Ordinance Amendment
• Mutual Aid Agreement with Russell County
• Funding requests for VA 250, Secor Residential Reentry Program, Commissioner of Revenue, Upper Tennessee River Roundtable, and Keith Memorial Park
• CDBG Fair Housing Resolution
• Solid Waste Committee Recommendations

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider grant requests for opioid services and funding for the Nickelsville Planning Commission. The meeting includes a discussion on a 10-year school maintenance, construction, and consolidation plan. Members will also address appointments for the Planning Commission and Public Service Authority.

• Opioid Grant Requests for Planning District One Behavioral Health and Department of Social Services
• Nickelsville Planning Commission funding request
• Six-Year Plan discussion regarding new additions
• Spearhead Trails MOA
• School 10-year Maintenance/Construction/Consolidation discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the FY 2023 audit and approve the FY 25 budget calendar. The meeting includes discussions on funding requests for the Treasurer and EMS, as well as the selection of committee members.

• Approval of E. Luke Greene Co. bid for demolition
• Commissioner of Revenue Keystone contract
• FY 25 Budget Calendar approval
• Funding requests for Treasurer Kevin Helms and EMS
• Weber City Fire Department request

General

The Scott County Planning Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a special use permit. The commission will also review minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for retail sales at Parcel 170-A-13B (1281 Lucy Road)