Shenandoah County public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to authorize a fund transfer from the County to the EDA's LGIP General Checking Account. The body will also hold closed sessions to discuss real property acquisition and a prospective business interest in the county.

• Proposed transfer of $21,039.99 from the County to the EDA’s LGIP General Checking Account
• Closed session to discuss acquisition and disposition of real property
• Closed session to discuss a prospective business' interest in locating facilities in Shenandoah County

Tourism Council

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council will approve the November 18 minutes, review the November financial report, and discuss updates on marketing, public relations, and tourism zone initiatives. New business includes a draft ordinance requesting $25,000 for the Tourism Zone grant program, a redesign of the Outdoor Recreation Guide, planning for National Tourism Week 2026, and a BoBirdie video release slated for early 2026. The council will also consider notes from the VA-1 Tourism Summit and partnership marketing ideas.

• Drafting new ordinance for Tourism Zone program, requesting $25,000 funding for next fiscal year
• Redesign of the Outdoor Recreation Guide, to be printed before July 1
• Planning a tourism appreciation celebration for National Tourism Week 2026
• BoBirdie video project near completion, with release expected early 2026
• Notes from VA-1 Tourism Summit and discussion of partnership marketing and collaboration

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will review consent agenda items, including minutes and appointments, and discuss old business such as a grant for a sheriff’s office position and a VDH carry‑forward request. A major agenda item is the proposed ordinance to impose a 6% Meals Tax on food and beverages sold in unincorporated areas, slated to take effect February 1, 2026. Planning Commission items include map amendments, a rezoning, a special‑use permit, and renewal of the Wakemans Grove Agricultural and Forestal District. A closed session will address possible acquisition or disposition of county real property, and a presentation on the county‑wide broadband expansion project (Shentel) is scheduled.

• Consideration of an ordinance enacting a 6% county food and beverage (Meals) tax
• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for ~3.385 acres at Old Valley Pike (Tax Map 034 A 003) changing A‑1 Agriculture to B‑2 General Business
• Zoning Map Amendment rezoning ~2.385 acres at Old Valley Pike (Tax Map 034 A 003) from A‑1 Agriculture to B‑2 General Business
• Special Use Permit for a Level II Home Business on ~4.623 acres at 177 Curers Lane (Tax Map 015 A 008A)
• Renewal of the Wakemans Grove Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD)

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including the meeting minutes and two board appointments. It also approved several land‑use actions: a comprehensive‑plan map amendment, a zoning map amendment, a special‑use permit, and the renewal of the Wakemans Grove Agricultural and Forest District. A closed session was authorized to discuss possible real‑property acquisition and disposition, and a motion on a 3% meal tax had mixed votes with no clear outcome recorded.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, Nancy Barnett to DSS Board, Mike Liskey to CAC) – all aye
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for 3.385‑acre parcel at Old Valley Pike (A‑1 to B‑2) – all aye
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment for 2.385‑acre parcel at Old Valley Pike (A‑1 to B‑2) – all aye
• Approved Special Use Permit for Level II Home Business on ~4.623 acres at 177 Curers Lane – all aye
• Approved renewal of Wakemans Grove Agricultural and Forest District – all aye
• Authorized closed session to discuss possible acquisition and disposition of real property – unanimous aye
• Motion to enact 3% meal tax did not receive a second; subsequent motion to approve ordinance recorded mixed votes (Taylor aye, Stephens no, Morris aye, Baker no) – outcome not clearly stated
• No new business items were considered

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the minutes from the November 5, 7, and 12, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. The board tentatively scheduled a hearing on a candidate challenge for December 22, 2025. It noted that a new board member will be appointed in January and the next board meeting will be set after the oath of office.

• Approved minutes of Nov 5, 7, 12 2025 (unanimous)
• Tentatively scheduled candidate‑challenge hearing for Dec 22 2025

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss the FAPT report and October 2025 expenditures. The body will also review parental referrals and updates to the Program Enhancement Plan. A closed session is scheduled for IEP services approvals and case reviews.

• FAPT report
• October 2025 expenditures financial report
• Program Enhancement Plan updates
• Closed session for IEP services approvals and IFSP/case reviews

The commission approved the November 2025 CPMT meeting minutes. After entering a closed session, members approved all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) that were presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 2025 CPMT meeting minutes
• Entered closed session to consider IEP and IFSP services
• Approved all IEPs and IFSPs as presented
• Exited closed session
• Adjourned the meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 6% food and beverage tax for unincorporated areas of the county. The board will also consider a grant for a Sheriff's Office position and a health department carry-forward request.

• Public hearing for a proposed 6% food and beverage tax in unincorporated areas
• Request to accept a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services grant for a Sheriff's Office position
• Carry-forward request from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
• Closed session to discuss acquisition and disposition of real property
• Closed session regarding a potential construction contract

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the November 12 minutes by roll‑call vote. It approved a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services grant to fund a sheriff’s office liaison position. The Board also approved a carry‑forward request from the Virginia Department of Health. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (roll‑call vote, all present voted aye)
• Approved November 12 meeting minutes (roll‑call vote, all present voted aye)
• Approved Virginia Criminal Justice Services grant for sheriff’s liaison position (roll‑call vote, motion approved)
• Approved carry‑forward request from Virginia Department of Health (roll‑call vote, all present voted aye)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding a housing study and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process. The meeting includes a recap of an ADU competition and a review of industrial and short-term rental ordinances.

• ADU Competition recap
• CIP Process update
• Housing Study update
• Industrial ordinance review
• Short Term Rental ordinance questions

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Economic Development Authority will approve meeting minutes and a financial report as of October 31, 2025. The agenda lists no new business or old business items for consideration.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial Report as of October 31, 2025
• Closed session to discuss real property acquisition and disposition
• Closed session to discuss prospective business interest

The board unanimously approved the agenda, the October 15 minutes, and the October financial report. A motion to enter a closed session to consider acquisition and disposition of real property and a prospective business interest was carried on a 6‑aye roll‑call vote. The closed session was later certified by a unanimous roll‑call vote, and the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

• Agenda approved (unanimous voice vote)
• October 15 minutes approved (unanimous voice vote)
• October financial report approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss real‑property acquisition (6‑aye roll‑call)
• Closed session certified (6‑aye roll‑call)
• Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council appointed Katie Mercer as chair and Dan Harshman as Vice Chair. The body reviewed FY25 digital marketing performance and discussed upcoming projects including a new Outdoor Recreation Guide and a visitor guide refresh.

• Appointment of Katie Mercer as chair and Dan Harshman as Vice Chair
• FY25 digital marketing results totaling 7,910,589 impressions
• Planned FY26 photo/video shoot at 16 locations including Downtown Woodstock and Lake Laura
• VDOT study update regarding the future of the Norfolk Southern Rail line
• Financial report noting increased Public Relations expenses due to hosting travel writers

The Tourism Council voted to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting, with a 1‑2 vote. No other formal actions were taken. The council discussed upcoming events, a proposed 6% meals tax hearing scheduled for November 25, and marketing updates. The next meeting is set for December 16, 2025.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (1-2 vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss a draft ordinance that would impose a six‑percent tax on food and beverage sales in unincorporated areas, projected to generate $300,000 at a four‑percent levy. The meeting also includes a request to accept a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services grant for a sheriff’s office liaison officer, an appropriation of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for the sheriff’s office, a contract amendment with Avero Advisors for ERP advisory services, and several board appointments.

• Draft ordinance for a 6% food and beverage tax (FY 2026 budget estimate $300,000 at 4% levy)
• Request to accept a DCJS grant for a law‑enforcement liaison officer ($56,387 grant, $41,644 local match, total $98,031)
• Appropriation of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office
• Contract amendment to Avero Advisors for Enterprise Resource Planning advisory services
• Appointments: Eunice Temdrup to Planning Commission; Gerald Fuakhouser to Board of Zoning Appeals; Vince Poling to Economic Development Authority

The Board approved an agenda amendment to recognize the Shenandoah County 4‑H Land and Range team. It also approved the consent‑agenda appointments to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Economic Development Authority. The Board authorized use of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for Sheriffs Office vehicle replacements and approved a $14,000 amendment to Avero Advisors for ERP advisory services. No votes were taken on the grant for a school liaison position or the draft meals‑tax ordinance.

• Approved agenda amendment to recognize 4‑H team (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent‑agenda appointments: Eunice Temdrup, Gerald Funkhouser, Vince Poling (unanimous roll call)
• Approved appropriation of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for Sheriffs Office vehicles (roll call: Taylor aye, Stephens aye, Morris aye, Roulston ?, Ferguson ?, Baker aye)
• Approved contract amendment to Avero Advisors for ERP advisory services, adding $14,000 (roll call: Taylor aye, Stephens aye, Roulston aye, Ferguson aye, Morris aye, Baker aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting focused on a Zoning Ordinance update. The agenda includes reports from the CIP Committee and a review of Planning Commission Academy educational materials.

• Meeting on Zoning Ordinance update
• CIP Committee reports from Amy Dill and Lemuel Hancock
• Review of Strong Towns 101 online course
• Selection of Planning Essential videos

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda and the October 2, 2025 minutes. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed zoning ordinance updates, short‑term rental monitoring, and the Capital Improvement Program. The commission will present a housing study and CIP recommendations at the December 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0 vote)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (5-0 vote)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Shenandoah County Community Policy and Management Team meeting on November 5, 2025 will review several agenda items, including vendor presentations and reports. The board will discuss an appeal process and Good Cause criteria for child support under New Business. The meeting will also present the September 2025 financial expenditures and hold a closed session for IEP services approvals.

• Vendor presentation by Mr. Harold Jones of Brother’s Boxing Club
• Vendor presentation by Ms. Sanah Noor of Godaelli Healthcare
• Review of the appeal process/Good Cause for child support (New Business)
• Financial Report – September 2025 expenditures
• Closed Session – IEP services approvals, IFSP/case reviews

The CPMT approved the agenda and the October 2025 meeting minutes. The board postponed discussion of the child support appeal process and scheduled a meeting between Chair Leea Shirley and Judge Logan. In closed session, members certified the session and approved all IEPs and IFSPs that were presented. The meeting adjourned at 12:02 PM.

• Agenda approved (motion by L. Sicina, seconded by B. DeLullo)
• October 2025 minutes approved (motion by L. Sicina, seconded by A. Baker)
• Appeal Process/Good Cause for Child Support discussion postponed
• Chair L. Shirley to meet with Judge Logan after the meeting
• Closed session certified by all members (roll‑call vote)
• All IEPs and IFSPs approved (motion by A. Baker, seconded by E. Baker)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by H. Taff, seconded by A. Baker)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the October 6 minutes unanimously and entered closed sessions twice to examine provisional ballot envelopes. Of the 92 provisional ballots, 87 were accepted and 5 were rejected. The Board then completed the post‑election canvass, signed the abstract, and recorded a complaint about precinct cleanup for follow‑up.

• Approved October 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to examine provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Processed payment authorizations for election workers
• Accepted 87 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 5 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Completed canvass and signed abstract (unanimous)
• Noted Strasburg Booster Club cleanup complaint for follow‑up

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to provide a one-time retention bonus to eligible full-time and part‑time employees of the Shenandoah County Emergency Communications Center, funded by a $150,000 Virginia Department of Emergency Management grant (approximately $53,000 for the bonus). The Board will also consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of the October 14 meeting minutes, a request to carry forward FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan funds for the County Public Schools, re‑appropriations for the first quarter of FY 2026, and the designation of a voting delegate and alternate to the Virginia Association of Counties annual meeting. New business includes appointing Steven E. Hall, Jr. as the county’s Fire and EMS Chief and setting the November regular‑meeting schedule. Closed sessions will address potential real‑property acquisition or disposition and related legal matters.

• Public hearing on ordinance for one‑time staffing retention bonus for Emergency Communications Center employees (grant award $150,000, $53,000 earmarked for bonus)
• Consent agenda: approve October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: request to carry forward FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan funds for Shenandoah County Public Schools
• New business: designation of Steven E. Hall, Jr. as Fire and EMS Chief
• Closed session: discussion of potential acquisition or disposition of county real property

The Board approved the designation of Steven E. Hall, Jr. as Shenandoah County Fire and Emergency Management Services Chief, effective November 3, 2025. It also approved a one‑time staffing retention bonus for Emergency Communications Center employees using VDEM grant funds. The consent agenda—including approval of the October 14 minutes, a FY 2025 capital‑improvement carry‑forward, FY 2026 first‑quarter re‑appropriations, and delegate designations—was adopted. A fourth closed session was authorized to discuss real‑property matters and legal counsel advice.

• Approved appointment of Steven E. Hall, Jr. as Fire and EM&S Chief (unanimous roll call)
• Approved one‑time staffing retention bonus for ECC employees (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent agenda items: October 14 minutes, FY 2025 school CIP carry‑forward, FY 2026 Q1 re‑appropriations, VACo delegate designations (unanimous roll call)
• Approved motion to add a 4th closed session for legal counsel consultation (unanimous roll call)
• Authorized entry into four closed sessions covering property acquisition, contract interpretation, officer appointments, and right‑of‑way issues (unanimous roll call)
• Authorized reconvening to open session after closed sessions (unanimous roll call)

Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee

The Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will meet to review previous minutes and address new business. The primary item for discussion is the renewal of the Wakemans Grove District.

• Renewal of the Wakemans Grove District

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council will meet to elect officers and approve minutes from August and September 2025. The body will review a financial report and a marketing presentation from FuseIdeas, as well as Google Analytics data.

• Election of officers
• Marketing report by FuseIdeas
• August 2025 Financial Report
• Google Analytics staff comments

The council elected Katie Mercer as chair and Dan Harshman as vice chair by unanimous voice vote. The council also approved the minutes from the August 19 and September 16, 2025 meetings unanimously. No other actions were decided during the meeting.

• Appointed Katie Mercer as chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Dan Harshman as vice chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Economic Development Authority will consider adopting a policy for electronic meetings and transferring a utility easement to the Town of Strasburg. The board will also discuss an infrastructure grant agreement with Crazy Fox Coffee Roasters.

• Adopt electronic meetings policy
• Transfer 0.63506-acre utility easement to Town of Strasburg
• Discuss Agriculture and Forestries Industries Development Infrastructure Grant with Crazy Fox Coffee Roasters
• Review financial reports as of August 31 and September 30, 2025
• Approve minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss a one-time $53,750 staffing retention bonus for eligible Emergency Communications Center employees, funded by a $150,000 Virginia Department of Emergency Management grant. The meeting also includes consideration of FY 25 capital improvement plan carry‑forward, re‑appropriations for Q1 FY 26, and designation of a delegate to the Virginia Association of Counties. Additional agenda items are the appointment of Ryan Locher to the County Tourism Council and requests to accept SAFER and Assistance to Firefighters grants.

• One-time staffing retention bonus payment of $2,000 (full‑time) or $750 (part‑time) totaling $53,750 for Emergency Communications Center staff
• Request to accept a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant
• Request to accept an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• Appointment of Ryan Locher to the Shenandoah County Tourism Council
• Designation of a delegate and alternate as voting members to the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo)

The Board amended the agenda to remove a special presentation and approved the consent agenda, which included the September 23 minutes and the appointment to the Shenandoah County Tourism Council. A resolution to join the certified crime prevention community program was adopted. The Board also approved acceptance of both the SAFER grant for 27 new firefighter positions and an Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

• Amended agenda to remove special presentation – approved (roll call)
• Approved consent agenda items (Sept 23 minutes, tourism council appointment) – approved (unanimous roll call)
• Approved resolution to join certified crime prevention community program – approved (unanimous roll call)
• Approved acceptance of SAFER grant for 27 firefighter positions – approved (unanimous roll call)
• Approved acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) – approved (unanimous roll call)

Electoral Board

The board voted to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting, with the motion carried unanimously. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission approved the agenda and minutes, presented a Hamlet and Village ordinance review and an Industrial District ordinance review, and voted to approve Special Use Permit 25-09-01 for rodeo events on Battlefield Road with a maximum of 1,500 attendees and up to 12 events per year. The commission also discussed a second special use permit for a public garage on Senedo Road but did not record a decision on that item. Additional agenda items included a Planning Commission Academy presentation of a Strong Towns 101 online course and selection of YouTube videos.

• Approval of Special Use Permit 25-09-01 for rodeo events on Battlefield Road (max 1,500 attendees, 12 events/yr)
• Presentation and review of Hamlet and Village Ordinance
• Presentation and review of Industrial District Ordinance
• Discussion of Special Use Permit 25-09-02 for a public garage on 14608 Senedo Road
• Planning Commission Academy: Strong Towns 101 free online course and selection of YouTube videos

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also voted 6-0 to approve new pages 2 and 3 of the September 4, 2025 minutes. The commission decided staff will continue work on hamlet and village regulations and will resume discussion at the November 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda (6-0 vote)
• Approved new pages 2 and 3 of September 4, 2025 minutes (6-0 vote)
• Staff to continue hamlet and village regulation work; discussion to resume Nov 6, 2025

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to discuss the Children’s Services Act and review August 2025 expenditures. The body will enter a closed session to approve 21 IEP services and 6 IFSP/case reviews.

• Approval of 21 IEP services
• Approval of 6 IFSP/case reviews
• Review of August 2025 expenditures
• Updates on the Program Enhancement Plan

The team accepted the Subcontracting Plan with Intercept Health and approved a memo listing evidence‑based programs for county children and families. In closed session, six IEPs and twenty‑one IFSPs (including one date change) were approved. These actions enable continued delivery of health and educational services to local children and families.

• Approved Subcontracting Plan with Intercept Health (motion approved)
• Approved memo of evidence‑based programs for county children and families (motion approved)
• Approved six IEPs as presented (motion approved)
• Approved twenty IFSPs as presented (motion approved)
• Approved one IFSP with date change to 12/31/2025 (motion approved)
• Certified closed‑session actions (all members certified)
• Scheduled next CPMT meeting for November 5, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 10:18 AM (motion approved)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding a housing study, brownfield funding, and an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) competition. Members will also review ordinance updates concerning industrial codes and Hamlet/Villages codes.

• Update on ADU Competition
• Update on Housing Study
• Update on Brownfield Funding
• Review of Hamlet/Villages Code
• Review of Industrial Ordinance

The committee approved the agenda as presented. The minutes from the July 30 meeting were approved without changes. No other substantive actions or votes were taken.

• Agenda approved
• July 30 minutes approved

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to extend the boundaries and expand the Stoney Creek Sanitary District. The meeting also includes discussion of carrying over capital projects and grant funds from FY 2024 to FY 2025 and from FY 2025 to FY 2026, and consideration of 4th‑quarter reappropriations for FY 2025. Two special‑use permits are on the agenda: a rodeo agritourism event on about 49.891 acres at Battlefield Road, and a public garage on about 3.399 acres at 14608 Senedo Road. Closed sessions will address potential real‑property acquisition, tourism council appointments, and a consulting contract.

• Ordinance to extend boundaries and expand Stoney Creek Sanitary District (public hearing)
• Special Use Permit 25-09-01: rodeo events on ~49.891 acres at Battlefield Road, zoned A‑1 Agriculture
• Special Use Permit 25-09-02: public garage on ~3.399 acres at 14608 Senedo Road, zoned A‑1 Agriculture
• Carry over of capital projects and grant funds from FY 2024 to FY 2025 and FY 2025 to FY 2026
• 4th‑quarter reappropriations for Fiscal Year 2025

The Board approved the meeting agenda after removing a special presentation. It adopted the consent agenda items, including the prior meeting minutes, carry‑over of capital projects and grant funds, and FY 2025 reappropriations. The Board also approved an ordinance extending the Stoney Creek Sanitary District and two special‑use permits: a rodeo event permit (Special Use Permit 25‑09‑01) and a public‑garage permit (Special Use Permit 25‑09‑02). A closed‑session was entered to discuss real‑property acquisition, officer appointments, and a consulting contract.

• Approved agenda (amended) – unanimous roll call
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, fund carry‑overs, reappropriations) – 5‑0 roll call
• Approved Stoney Creek Sanitary District boundary expansion ordinance – 3‑0 roll call
• Approved Special Use Permit 25‑09‑01 (rodeo events, ~49.9 acres) – 4‑0 roll call
• Approved Special Use Permit 25‑09‑02 (public garage, ~3.4 acres) – 3‑0 roll call
• Entered closed session to discuss property acquisition – unanimous roll call
• Entered closed session to discuss officer appointments to Tourism Council – unanimous roll call
• Entered closed session to discuss award of consulting services contract – unanimous roll call

Tourism Council

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council will review the FY25 financial report, including remaining balances for professional services, advertising and tourism attractions. Members will discuss marketing updates, the 2024 economic impact data, and new items such as a Concierge Map and an agritourism workshop at Cave Ridge Vineyard. The council will consider a recommendation for Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001.

• $75,000 remaining under professional services for FY25
• $60,000 remaining in advertising after grant reappropriation
• $13,000 over in Support of Tourism Attractions line item
• Consideration to recommend Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001
• Agritourism Workshop scheduled for Oct 23 at Cave Ridge Vineyard

The council could not approve the previous meeting's minutes because a quorum was not present, so approval will be moved to the next month’s meeting. No other formal actions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

• Approval of minutes postponed (no quorum)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss an ordinance to extend the boundaries of the Stoney Creek Sanitary District to include parcel Tax Map ID# 064A110 (about 9.12 acres). They will also review requests to carry forward capital projects and grant funds from FY2024 to FY2025 and FY2025 to FY2026, and consider resolutions related to opioid settlement activity. Additional items include appointing Clare Matthews to the Social Services Board, recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Forestville‑Quicksburg Ruritans Club, and a closed session on possible real‑property acquisition or disposition.

• Ordinance to enlarge Stoney Creek Sanitary District for parcel Tax Map ID# 064A110 (~9.12 acres)
• Carry‑over of capital improvement projects and grant funds from FY2024‑FY2025 and FY2025‑FY2026
• Appointment of Clare Matthews to the Social Services Board
• Resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Forestville‑Quicksburg Ruritans Club
• Discussion of resolutions tied to opioid settlement activity

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including the minutes, a social services board appointment, and a resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Forestville‑Quicksburg Ruritan Club. A new‑business item on opioid settlement activity was approved. The Board then voted to enter a closed session to discuss possible acquisition and disposition of county real property.

• Agenda approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Consent agenda items approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Opioid settlement activity item approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Closed session authorized to discuss real‑property acquisition/disposition (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Open session reconvened after closed session (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Certification of compliance with open‑meeting requirements approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the minutes from the August 8, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were decided; members discussed upcoming election logistics and assigned follow‑up tasks.

• Approved August 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 4‑3 to approve Special Use Permit 25‑09‑01 for rodeo events on Battlefield Road, allowing up to 12 events per year with a maximum of 1,500 attendees for two events and staff‑recommended conditions such as signage, attendance caps and compliance requirements. The approved permit will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final action. Earlier, the agenda and the August 7 2025 minutes were each approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit 25-09-01 for rodeo events (4-3)

Community Policy and Management Team

The board approved the August 2025 CPMT meeting minutes. Members certified that the closed session complied with Virginia law. The team approved four Individualized Education Programs and nineteen Individualized Family Service Plans, returning one IFSP for review. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 2025 CPMT meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified compliance with closed‑session requirements (all members certified)
• Approved 4 IEPs and 19 IFSPs as presented (one IFSP returned for review)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a plan to replace 200 self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) using a combination of FEMA and state grants. The meeting also includes a request to increase contributions to the New Market Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company.

• Discussion of SCBA replacement plan requesting $2.4 million via FEMA and VDFP grants
• Proposed increase in contribution to New Market Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
• Zoning Map Amendment request to remove age restriction proffer from Creek Valley Estates Subdivision
• Disposition of undeveloped right-of-way in Section 3 of Valley View Subdivision in Edinburg
• Scheduling of the 2025 biennial rabies clinic for October 24, 2025

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including the prior meeting minutes, the 2025 biennial rabies clinic, and a VHDA housing voucher fund request. Supervisors voted to vacate an undeveloped right‑of‑way in Section 3 of the Valley View Subdivision in Edinburg. The Board also approved a zoning map amendment to remove the age‑restriction provision for Creek Valley Estates.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (6-0)
• Approved vacating undeveloped right‑of‑way in Valley View Subdivision (5-1)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Creek Valley Estates (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 21, 2025 minutes. They approved the July 31, 2025 financial report. The directors voted to retain Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates to perform the FY 2025 audit, noting a $200 cost increase from the prior year. The FY 2024 audit invoice was paid and the board agreed to repay the $168,112 VDOT CD through the LGIP account after it matures in November.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 31, 2025 financial report (unanimous voice vote)
• Engaged Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates for FY 2025 audit (unanimous voice vote)
• Paid FY 2024 audit invoice (unanimous voice vote)
• Agreed to repay $168,112 VDOT CD via LGIP account after November maturity (unanimous voice vote)

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council approved the minutes from the July meeting. A motion was passed confirming Katie Mercer as Chairman and Dan Harshman as Vice Chair of the council. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Katie Mercer confirmed as Chairman and Dan Harshman as Vice Chair (motion passed)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, which included the July 22 minutes, several library board appointments, a school budget amendment, and Q4 reappropriations. It then approved a one‑year exemption from the expanded polystyrene ban for Shenandoah County Public Schools. The Board also voted to enter two closed‑session meetings to discuss real‑property matters and nuisance‑law advice.

• Approved meeting agenda (all present voted aye)
• Approved consent agenda items – minutes, appointments, school budget amendment, Q4 reappropriations (all present voted aye)
• Approved one‑year exemption from expanded polystyrene ban for Shenandoah County Public Schools (all present voted aye)
• Approved closed‑session to discuss potential acquisition or disposition of real property (unanimous roll call)
• Approved closed‑session to consult counsel on interpretation of nuisance laws (unanimous roll call)

Electoral Board

The board approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. They acknowledged guest Bunnie Poyser and answered her questions. GR McDonald will mail a notice to all St. Luke precinct voters by August 15 and will contact County Administrator Vass about a Letter of Agreement for the new polling place. Training dates for November 4 election officials were set.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimously)

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the June 5, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It then approved Zoning Text Amendment 05-09-01, removing the age‑55 proffer for the Creek Valley Estates subdivision and affecting the listed tax parcels. The amendment will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with the commission’s recommendation for approval.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 05-09-01 to remove age‑55 restriction (7-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team approved the August agenda and the July 2025 meeting minutes. A closed session was held to consider IEP and IFSP services, and the team approved five IEPs and six IFSPs as presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August agenda (motion passed)
• Approved July 2025 CPMT meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Convened closed session to review IEP and IFSP services
• Approved IEP and IFSP services (5 IEPs, 6 IFSPs) as presented
• Adjourned meeting at 12:02 PM

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda with an amendment adding ‘AARP’ to item 7a. The minutes from the May 28 meeting were also approved as amended, correcting the housing study figure to 1,200 units. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Agenda approved as amended (added ‘AARP’ to item 7a)
• May 28 meeting minutes approved as amended (housing units corrected to 1,200)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items, including the June 24 minutes and the appointment of Supervisors Roulston and Taylor to the School Infrastructure Planning Committee. A motion to enter a closed session covering property acquisition/disposition, a prospective business, a Tourism Zone Grant, appointments to the Tourism Council and Library Board, and tax‑exemption matters was approved unanimously. After the closed session, the Board reconvened in open session by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (roll‑call vote)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda, roll‑call vote)
• Approved appointment of Supervisors Roulston and Taylor to School Infrastructure Planning Committee (consent agenda, roll‑call vote)
• Approved motion to enter closed session on property, business, grant, appointments, and tax exemption (unanimous roll‑call)
• Reopened open session after closed session (unanimous roll‑call)

Tourism Council

The council approved the June meeting minutes, hired FuseIdeas as the digital marketing firm for FY26, entered and later exited a closed session to discuss a prospective business and a Tourism Zone Grant, certified the closed session, and voted to recommend the Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001 to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Hired FuseIdeas as digital marketing firm for FY26 (no vote recorded)
• Entered closed session to discuss prospective business and Tourism Zone Grant (ayes: Mercer, Harshman, McKee, Bean, Frazier, Dellinger, Patel; absent: Norris, Philips, St. Clair, Rau)
• Exited closed session (unanimous voice vote)
• Certified closed session (ayes: Mercer, Harshman, McKee, Bean, Frazier, Dellinger, Patel; absent: Norris, Philips, St. Clair, Rau)
• Recommended approval of Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001 to Board of Supervisors (ayes: Mercer, Harshman, McKee, Bean, Frazier, Dellinger, Patel; absent: Norris, Philips, St. Clair, Rau)

Electoral Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 23 meeting and adopted a new process for hiring election officials, both unanimously. It entered and later reopened a closed session to discuss performance of specific appointees, with all motions passing unanimously. The relocation of the St. Luke precinct was confirmed as approved by the Attorney General, and the board will proceed with voter notice and signage.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new hiring process for election officials (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss appointee performance (unanimous)
• Suspended closed session and returned to open session (unanimous)
• Reopened closed session on July 11 at 10:05 AM (unanimous)
• Reopened suspended closed session at 10:30 AM (unanimous)
• Noted Attorney General approval of St. Luke precinct relocation (no board vote)
• Scheduled appointment of November 4 election officials at August meeting

Community Policy and Management Team

The CPMT approved Shenandoah Community Health Clinic as a new vendor. The board also approved the Onboarding Protocol presented by the clinic. All three IEPs and thirty IFSPs under the Family Children’s Services Act were approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Shenandoah Community Health Clinic as a new vendor (motion approved)
• Approved the presented Onboarding Protocol (motion approved)
• Approved all IEPs and IFSPs as presented (motion approved)
• Approved July agenda (motion approved)
• Approved June 2025 CPMT meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (motion approved)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $4.5 million FY 2026 appropriation for Shenandoah County Public Schools capital improvement projects. They also approved a one‑time $243,000 bonus payment for eligible county employees and a resolution authorizing financing, leasing, and related actions for county projects. An amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter 1‑42) was adopted as well. All items were adopted by roll‑call vote.

• Approved $4.5 M FY 2026 school capital projects (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved one‑time $243,000 bonus payment for eligible county employees (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved resolution authorizing financing, leasing, and related actions for county projects (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 1‑42 Subdivision Ordinance (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for additional compensation board positions (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved FY 2025 carryover appropriation for Shenandoah County Public Schools (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved consent agenda items including June 10 minutes and tourism council appointments (unanimous roll‑call)
• Authorized closed session to discuss potential real‑property acquisition and utility matters (unanimous roll‑call)

Tourism Council

The council approved the April 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Dan Harshman and a second by Savannah Frazier, with unanimous approval. The council announced that the digital marketing RFP will be issued this week. Fresh Brewed Focus Fridays in Mount Jackson was postponed by one week, and the first tourism‑zone application will be reviewed at the July meeting for a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Digital Marketing RFP to be issued this week (no vote recorded)
• Fresh Brewed Focus Fridays event moved to next Friday (no vote recorded)
• First Tourism Zone application to be reviewed at July meeting (no vote recorded)

Electoral Board

The board unanimously accepted the two provisional ballots received from Precincts 202 and 402. It also unanimously approved the minutes of the May 5, 2025 meeting and the execution of the ADA compliance confirmation. All motions to enter and exit closed session were approved unanimously.

• Accepted two provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved execution of ADA compliance confirmation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for ballot review (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors approved its agenda, adopted a traffic‑code amendment, authorized a forestry matching‑fund agreement, and adopted an Official Intent Resolution to issue up to $4,750,000 in debt. The Board also entered and later reopened a closed session to discuss appointments. All motions were approved by roll‑call vote.

• Approved agenda (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Taylor) – approved
• Adopted May 27 minutes (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Taylor) – approved
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 156‑1 traffic code (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Taylor) – approved
• Authorized intergovernmental agreement with Virginia Dept. of Forestry (motion by Supervisor Taylor, seconded by Supervisor Roulston) – approved
• Adopted Official Intent Resolution to issue debt up to $4,750,000 (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Taylor) – approved
• Entered closed session to discuss appointments to Tourism Council and historic park advisory commission (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Taylor) – approved
• Reopened open session after closed session (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Roulston) – approved

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the May 1, 2025 minutes by unanimous votes. It then approved Zoning Text Amendment 25-06-01, which shortens the review period for final plats to 40 days and updates provisions for July 1, 2025 Virginia law changes. The amendment will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with the commission’s recommendation.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 25-06-01 (6-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The team approved the June agenda and the May 2025 meeting minutes. A closed executive session was convened to review child services, and all four IEP and twenty IFSP cases were approved as presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June agenda (motion by D. Acker, seconded by J. Stephens)
• Approved May 2025 CPMT meeting minutes (motion by L. Sicina, seconded by J. Stollings)
• Entered closed executive session to consider IEP and IFSP services (motion by B. DeLullo, seconded by L. Sicina)
• Approved all IEP and IFSP services (4 IEP, 20 IFSP) as presented (motion by J. Stephens, seconded by D. Acker)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by B. DeLullo, seconded by J. Stephens)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the agenda and the March 26, 2025 minutes. Members voted to present the updated mission statement to the Board of Supervisors. They also decided to keep meetings on the fourth Wednesday at 5 p.m. but to meet every other month through January 2026, with specific dates listed.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved presenting the new mission statement to the Board of Supervisors
• Set bi‑monthly meeting schedule (July 30, Sep 24, Nov 26, Jan 28 2026) while keeping the 4th Wednesday 5 p.m. time

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted changes to water and sewer fee ordinances. It approved a 15‑month extension of the AFID grant. It approved the SAFER grant application for 27 firefighters (option A). It approved a special‑use permit for a telecommunications tower and a withdrawal from an agricultural district. The undeveloped right‑of‑way issue was tabled.

• Adopted water and sewer fee ordinance changes (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Extended AFID grant by 15 months (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Approved SAFER grant application for 27 firefighters, option A (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Approved special‑use permit for telecom tower at 157 Leigh Lane (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Approved withdrawal from Agricultural and Forestal District for 3.167 acres on Patrick Lane (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Tabled disposition of undeveloped right‑of‑way in Valley View subdivision (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Approved financing plan for $4.35 million short‑term borrowing via VRA (staff directed to proceed)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 regular meeting (roll‑call vote, all members aye)

Economic Development Authority

The board unanimously amended the agenda to add a resolution for the property sale. It approved a resolution to sell roughly 9.1 acres in the Northern Shenandoah Business Park to Takanock Tallmadge, LLC. The Authority also approved the private‑activity bond application, renewed a six‑month CD, extended an AFID grant for Wholesome Foods, and accepted the VACorp insurance renewal with increased cyber coverage. The June meeting was cancelled.

• Amended agenda to add sale resolution (unanimous)
• Approved sale of ~9.1 acres to Takanock Tallmadge, LLC (5‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved Application for Assistance to issue Private Activity Bonds (unanimous voice vote)
• Renewed six‑month CD (approved; voice vote; Mr. Funk and Mr. Koontz abstained)
• Extended AFID grant deadline for Wholesome Foods to Dec 31 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted VACorp insurance renewal with $1 M cyber coverage (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved financial report (unanimous voice vote)
• Cancelled the June EDA meeting (decision made during discussion)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the meeting agenda by roll‑call vote. It adopted the six‑year secondary‑road plan and budget priorities for FY 2026‑2031 with unanimous approval. The Board approved a resolution to fund a new K9 unit using $88,000 from asset‑forfeiture funds, passing 5‑1. Consent‑agenda items—including minutes, appointments and a May 2025 Building Safety Month proclamation—were also approved.

• Approved meeting agenda (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Adopted six‑year secondary‑road plan and FY 2026‑2031 budget priorities (6‑0)
• Approved $88,000 K9 unit funding from asset‑forfeiture (5‑1)
• Approved consent‑agenda items (minutes, appointments, proclamation) by roll‑call vote

Electoral Board

The board unanimously approved the April 7 minutes and a revised FOIA Cost Assessment Policy. Election official training materials were approved and training dates were confirmed. The board entered a closed session to discuss ballot security measures and later returned to open session. The chair was tasked with drafting a hiring outline for new election officials.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved revised FOIA Cost Assessment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved election official training materials and confirmed dates (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss ballot security (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Scheduled L&A testing for May 30 or June 6 (unanimous)
• Chair Wellard assigned to produce outline for hiring new election officials (unanimous)
• Closed session discussion limited to exempt public business as defined by Virginia FOIA (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved its agenda and the May 3, 2025 minutes. It then approved a Special Use Permit for a 45‑foot telecommunications tower at 157 Leigh Lane. The commission also approved a request to withdraw 3.167 acres from the Morning Star Agricultural and Forestal District. Both approvals will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval.

• Approved agenda (6-0 vote)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (6-0 vote)
• Approved Special Use Permit for telecom tower at 157 Leigh Lane (all six members voted aye)
• Approved withdrawal of 3.167 acres from Morning Star Agricultural and Forestal District (all six members voted aye)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including reappointments to the Library Board, a school reappropriation request, and third‑quarter county reappropriations. It also approved the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund amendment, the ordinance moving the St. Luke Precinct 303 polling place, the amendment to Special Use Permit 10‑06‑02 for a public garage, and the resolution establishing the 2025 Personal Property Tax Relief Act percentage. A closed session was held to discuss appointments to the Community Policy and Management Team and other boards, with all votes unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda items (library board reappointments, school reappropriation, 3rd‑quarter reappropriations) – unanimous roll call
• Approved Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund Performance Agreement amendment – unanimous roll call
• Approved ordinance moving St. Luke Precinct 303 polling place to 3055 Fairview Road – unanimous roll call
• Approved amendment to Special Use Permit 10‑06‑02 for public garage at 3760 South Ox Road – unanimous roll call
• Approved resolution establishing 2025 Personal Property Tax Relief Act percentage – unanimous roll call
• Approved closed session to discuss appointments to CPMT and other boards – unanimous roll call

Tourism Council

The council moved to approve the minutes from the January meeting; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded. The council discussed upcoming marketing efforts, events, and staffing updates.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the county tax rate for calendar year 2025 and the ad valorem tax rates for the Stoney Creek and Toms Brook‑Maurertown sanitary districts, each with unanimous approval. It approved the FY 2025‑2026 county budget by a 4‑2 vote. The Board also approved FY 2025‑2026 budget appropriations for the North Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant, the County Landfill Fund, the Parks and Recreation Special Revenue Fund, and both sanitary districts, all with unanimous votes.

• Adopted tax rates for calendar year 2025 (6 ayes)
• Adopted ad valorem tax rates for Stoney Creek and Toms Brook‑Maurertown sanitary districts (6 ayes each)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Shenandoah County budget (4 ayes, 2 no)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget for North Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant (6 ayes)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget for Shenandoah County Landfill Fund (6 ayes)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget for Parks and Recreation Special Revenue Fund (6 ayes)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget for Stoney Creek Sanitary District (6 ayes)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget for Toms Brook‑Maurertown Sanitary District (6 ayes)

Board of Supervisors

The Board reached consensus to include the Commonwealth Attorney’s Part‑Time Investigator position in the budget. They also agreed to draw from the unassigned fund balance to keep the real‑estate tax rate unchanged, and will present this plan for adoption at a special meeting on April 15, 2025. No formal vote tallies were recorded.

• Add Commonwealth Attorney Part‑Time Investigator position to budget (consensus)
• Utilize unassigned fund balance to avoid a real‑estate tax increase (majority opinion)
• Present the combined budget plan at special meeting April 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm for adoption

Board of Supervisors

The Board voted to submit a grant request for 27 firefighters, with nine positions for Fort Valley, under the SAFER program. It also approved extending a $168,112 letter of credit for the Economic Development Access Program through April 2026. The Board reached consensus to proceed with the disposition of a right‑of‑way in the Valley View Subdivision. No public comments were made.

• Approved SAFER grant request for 27 firefighters (5 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved extension of $168,112 letter of credit for Economic Development Access Program (5 ayes, 1 absent)
• Proceed with disposition of right‑of‑way in Valley View Subdivision (consensus)
• Approved agenda as presented (roll call vote, all present ayes)
• Approved March 25 and March 18 minutes (roll call vote, all present ayes)

Electoral Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting unanimously. Members signed the Local Election Security (LESS) attestation form. A motion to write a letter to Georgia Alvis-Long, Secretary of the State Board of Elections, about the unresolved voter credit issue passed unanimously.

• Approved March 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Signed Local Election Security (LESS) attestation form
• Approved letter to State Board of Elections on voter credit issue (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

A public hearing on the FY26 proposed budget and tax rate was held on April 7, 2025 at Peter Muhlenberg Middle School in Woodstock. Board members attended in person and virtually, but no actions were taken during the hearing. The board indicated that decisions on the budget and tax rates will be made at a scheduled meeting on April 15, 2025. Commenters primarily discussed fire‑rescue staffing, the Meals Tax, and school funding needs.

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the March 6, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It then approved an amendment to Special Use Permit 10-06-02, allowing a public garage on 3760 South Ox Road to continue if the property is transferred. The commission will forward its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Special Use Permit 10-06-02 for public garage at 3760 South Ox Road (5-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The team approved the Q2 Enhancement Plan and signed it. A motion to send the finalized Local Policy Manual to OCS and Judge Logan was adopted. The IFSP appeal request was approved with specific parent‑mentoring hours and adjustments to several IFSP service provisions. The meeting also approved its agenda, minutes, entered and exited a closed session, and adjourned.

• Approved Q2 Enhancement Plan and signed by L. Shirley
• Approved motion to send CPMT Local Policy Manual to OCS and Judge Logan
• Approved IFSP appeal request with stipulated parent‑mentoring hours and service changes
• Approved agenda for the April 2 meeting
• Approved minutes from the previous CPMT meeting
• Entered closed Executive Session to consider IFSP and IEP matters
• Exited closed Executive Session
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved

Citizens Advisory Committee

The March 26, 2025 CAC meeting reviewed and amended its agenda, welcomed new members, held nominations for chair, and provided staff updates and discussion topics. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved three special use permits: a kennel on 2.09 acres at 18594 & 18602 Old Valley Pike, a commercial campground on 48.543 acres at 123 Stout Road, and a short‑term rental on 0.338 acres at 193 Ash Lane. Each motion passed by unanimous roll‑call vote. The Board also approved the Town of Woodstock’s request to use the courthouse grounds for additional first‑Friday events, also by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved Special Use Permit 25-02-01 for kennel (2.09 acres) at 18594 & 18602 Old Valley Pike (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Special Use Permit 25-02-02 for commercial campground (48.543 acres) at 123 Stout Road (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Special Use Permit 25-03-01 for short‑term rental (0.338 acres) at 193 Ash Lane (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Town of Woodstock request to use courthouse grounds for first‑Friday events (unanimous roll‑call)

Economic Development Authority

The board approved and authorized granting an easement for existing water and sewer lines across tax parcel 16-4-11, about 9.10 acres, in the Strasburg Industrial Park. The financial report for February 28, 2025 was approved. The agenda was amended to move the closed session to the beginning and to add the easement motion. All votes were unanimous voice votes.

• Amended agenda to move closed session to beginning (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendment to agenda to include easement motion (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes for February 19, 2025 meeting with amendments (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved and authorized granting easement for water and sewer lines over ~9.10 acres at tax parcel 16-4-11 in Strasburg Industrial Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property easement and prospective business (all members aye)
• Certified the closed session (all members aye)