Shenandoah County public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Authority
The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority will consider hiring a consultant to lead a half-day strategy session on the IDA's future role in economic development. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a financial report, and closed sessions to discuss real property disposition and a prospective business.
- Consideration to hire a consultant for a strategy session on the IDA's future role
- Closed session to discuss possible disposition of real property
- Closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry expansion
- Financial report showing total net position of $1,724,753.79 as of November 30, 2022
The Industrial Development Authority approved a financial report through November 30, 2022. The board voted to negotiate with Riverlink Group to lead a full-day strategic planning session in 2023. Members also held a closed session to discuss real property and prospective business interests.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved December 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved financial report through November 30, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0, 3 absent)
- Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved motion to negotiate with Riverlink Group for a 2023 strategic planning session (unanimous voice vote)
Electoral Board
The Board approved the minutes from November 9, 14, and 15, 2022. Members discussed revising Election Official training and potential compensation increases for staff in the next budget. Chair Bass announced he would notify the Commonwealth Attorney regarding potential voter fraud by two non-residents.
- Approved minutes of November 9, 14 & 15, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance to increase the income eligibility and maximum tax exemption for senior citizens and disabled persons. The Board also approved the FY 2024 budget calendar and scheduled the annual organizational meeting.
- Approved ordinance increasing tax relief eligibility from $33,000 to $40,000 and maximum exemption from $1,000 to $1,500 (6-0)
- Approved FY 2024 tentative Budget Calendar (6-0)
- Scheduled annual organizational meeting for January 3, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. (6-0)
- Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0, 1 absent)
Community Policy and Management Team
The committee approved the minutes from the October meeting. No reports were given for the financial overview or FAPT report, and no new or old business was discussed.
- Approved October meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission accepted the Solar Ordinance Review Committee Report into the record to close out the committee. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting.
- Accepted Solar Ordinance Review Committee Report to close out the committee
- Approved November 3, 2022 minutes (6-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a concurring resolution regarding financing for the Northwestern Community Services Board. They also reappointed Kelly Watkinson to the Conservation Easement Authority and changed the time of the December regular meeting.
- Approved concurring resolution regarding financing by the Northwestern Community Services Board (5-0)
- Approved reappointment of Kelly Watkinson to the Shenandoah County Conservation Easement Authority (5-0)
- Approved resolution changing the time of the December regular meeting (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee reviewed and discussed draft vision statements, goals, and objectives for 11 chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. Members discussed topics ranging from historic preservation and water stewardship to housing affordability and transportation. No formal votes were taken on the chapter contents.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved October 26, 2022 minutes as written
- Agreed to add the word 'stewardship' to the Chapter 2 Water Resources vision statement
Planning Commission
The Solar Ordinance Review Committee approved a draft ordinance update to be sent to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. The committee agreed to a project cap based on a one-mile radius from existing or proposed project boundaries. Following this action, the committee was dissolved.
- Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved revision requiring a project cap based on a one-mile radius from existing or proposed project boundaries
- Approved motion to submit proposed ordinance update to the Planning Commission for public hearing
Tourism Council
The Tourism Council met to review FY23 financials and receive industry updates from local lodging, agriculture, and retail sectors. No formal votes were taken as the meeting lacked a quorum for the approval of minutes. The council discussed a branding presentation and the status of website quotes.
- Bypassed approval of minutes due to lack of quorum
- Hired FuseIdeas to continue Digital Marketing RFP
- Postponed December meeting to January 17
Conservation Easement Authority
The meeting consisted of a farm tour and presentations from various conservation organizations. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.
Electoral Board
The Electoral Board conducted a multi-day canvass of the November 8 General and Town election. The board adjudicated 99 provisional ballots and finalized all election abstracts. The meeting included the appointment of an Acting Secretary due to a member's absence.
- Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Elected Vice Chair Moore as Acting Secretary
- Accepted and counted 92 provisional ballots (unanimous)
- Rejected 7 provisional ballots
- Prepared, signed, and sealed all abstracts for the November 8 General and Town Election
Community Policy and Management Team
The Community Policy and Management Team approved the Consent Agenda regarding FAPT budgets. Members discussed the impact of CHINS petitions on foster care placements and the use of Medicaid for evidence-based programs. The team also received a presentation on Life Enrichment Services.
- Approved Consent Agenda regarding FAPT Budgets (Unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved an additional appropriation for Shenandoah County Public Schools for FY 2022-23. Members also discussed potential changes to tax relief for the elderly and disabled and a volunteer taxing incentive program, though no final decisions were made on those items.
- Approved additional appropriation for Shenandoah County Public Schools (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 25 and October 27, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved appointment of Michaela Etter to the Lord Fairfax EMS Council (6-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes from October 6 and October 19, 2022. No substantive policy decisions were made, as the session focused on presentations regarding Capital Improvement Planning and the Solar Ordinance Review Committee.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved October 6, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Approved October 19, 2022 minutes (5-0)
Planning Commission
The committee reviewed a proposed solar ordinance and discussed how to calculate the total aggregate cap for solar projects. The committee recommended that the new ordinance establish an aggregate cap of 900 acres.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved amended September and October meeting minutes
- Recommended new ordinance establish an aggregate cap of 900 acres (6-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors received a presentation from the Superintendent of Schools regarding accreditation scores and student performance. The session included discussions on facility changes and staffing challenges. No legislative actions were taken other than the approval of the meeting agenda.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee approved the Vision 2045 document after adding a direct reference to education in the second paragraph. Members also conducted a preference exercise on land use maps and reviewed proposed chapter titles and overarching challenges.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved September 28 meeting minutes with wording amendment
- Approved Vision 2045 with added wording regarding education in paragraph 2
- Determined multicenter map as most liked and corridor concept as most disliked via sticky dot exercise
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors indefinitely postponed a rezoning request for 98.8774 acres on Oranda Road to allow for further public education and information gathering. Other actions included approving first quarter budget reappropriations and several board reappointments.
- Postponed indefinitely Zoning Map Amendment #22-09-01 for 1095 Oranda Road (6-0)
- Approved FY 2023 first quarter budget reappropriations (6-0)
- Approved carryover capital projects and grant funds from FY 2022 to FY 2023 (6-0)
- Reappointed Mark Dotson to Shenandoah County Planning Commission (6-0)
- Reappointed Debbie Keller to Shenandoah County Planning Commission (6-0)
- Reappointed Jay Winkfield to Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority (6-0)
- Reappointed Mike Funk to Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority (6-0)
- Reappointed Jonathan Fainter, Olivia Hutton, and Sherry Arey to respective boards (6-0)
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review budget and facility updates. The agenda includes discussions on the creation of a Shenandoah County Youth Sports Organization and improvements to Wagner Park.
- Proposed creation of a Shenandoah County Youth Sports Organization
- Ribbon cutting for Limestone Ledges Disc Golf Complex
- Discussion on Wagner Park improvements with lease holder Eddie Dean
- Grant funding for playground upgrade
- Review of the SCPR Operations Manual
Economic Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority will review the July 2022 financial report and approve previous meeting minutes. The body is scheduled to enter closed sessions to discuss the disposition of real property and the potential location or expansion of businesses in the community.
- Closed session to discuss the possible disposition of real property by the IDA
- Closed session to discuss prospective business or industry expansion
- Review of July 2022 Financial Report
Economic Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority will review the June financial report and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes requests to enter closed sessions regarding real property disposition and prospective business expansions.
- Review of June Financial Report
- Discussion of possible real property disposition
- Discussion of prospective business or industry expansion
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
The committee will receive updates on budget, facilities, and park maintenance projects. Discussion includes a potential new youth sports organization and playground grant funding.
- Limestone Ledges Disc Golf Complex ribbon cutting
- Playground upgrade grant funding discussion
- Proposed Shenandoah County Youth Sports Organization
- Park updates including maintenance building expansion and bocce ball courts
- Land usage discussion with Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation