Spotsylvania County public meetings in 2023
41 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Board of Supervisors will receive budget presentations from several county departments. The meeting also includes a closed session and a work session.
- Sheriff Budget Presentation
- Schools Budget Presentation
- Utilities Budget Presentation
- Finance Budget Presentation
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the budgeting of 2023 bond sale proceeds, school funding, and a special assessment for the Matta River CDA. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various infrastructure contracts and board appointments.
- Proposed ordinance establishing a special assessment on property within the Matta River CDA
- Public hearing on FY 2024 Budget and appropriation of additional state funds for schools
- Contract to PCEO, Inc. for Motts Run Water Treatment Plant Expansion & Rehabilitation – Phase 2
- Contract to JBR, Inc. for the Spotsylvania Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project
- Authorization for public hearing to designate Sheriff’s Office as Owner’s Representative to prevent trespassing
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the Village at Crossroads Station and various county code updates. The meeting includes FY 2025 pre-budget work sessions and votes on multiple infrastructure and equipment contracts.
- Public hearing for Village at Crossroads Station (MC-Thornton Rolling Road, LLC, Denali Capital Group, LLC, and Tricord Incorporated)
- Proposed relocation of Precinct 404 polling place from Fire and Rescue Station 11 to New Post Church
- Purchase orders for seven 2024 Ford F250s for FREM and four 2024 Police Package Vehicles
- Contract for Sagres Construction Corporation for the Harrison Rd. Water Main Extension – Phase 2
- Proposed ordinance establishing a Special Assessment on property within the Matta River CDA
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the issuance of new money water and sewer system revenue bonds and two rezoning applications. The meeting also includes FY 2025 pre-budget work sessions and a review of 2024 General Assembly legislative priorities.
- Issuance of New Money Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds
- Rezoning R22-0016: Hunters Ridge Office Park
- Rezoning R22-0014: Belvedere South Limited Partnership and McKendree G. Fulks & Sons
- Contracts for James River Solutions (fuel) and Ferrellgas (propane)
- Proposed Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance amendments referred to Planning Commission
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to review draft minutes and hold two public hearings. The body will consider a proposal for Hatcher's Landing and an expansion and renewal of the Agricultural and Forestal District.
- Public hearing for R22-0010: Hatcher's Landing/268 Main Street, LLC
- Public hearing for AFD23-0004: Agricultural and Forestal District Expansion and Renewal
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding four tech campus rezoning requests for Amazon Data Services, Inc. The meeting also includes FY 2025 pre-budget work sessions and various administrative appointments and budget adjustments.
- Public hearings for Cosner, Mattameade, Carter's Store, and Summit Crossing Tech Campuses
- Public hearing for County Code Chapter 4 amendments regarding noise from animals
- FY 2025 Pre-Budget Work Session department presentations
- Appointment of John Winkler to the Board of Zoning Appeals
- Application for the 2024 Virginia Telecommunication Initiative Grant
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to review minutes and conduct a public hearing. The primary item of business is a hearing regarding the Hunters Ridge Office Park.
- Public hearing for R22-0016: Hunters Ridge Office Park (Hunters Ridge, LLC/Douglas G. Jett, and James Brandon Jett and Codie Aaron Jett and Kent Brothers, L.L.C.)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the issuance of new money water and sewer system revenue bonds and hold public hearings on a land amendment and a property condemnation. The meeting also includes a pre-budget worksession for FY 2025.
- Authorization for public hearing on New Money Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds
- Public hearing for R22-0007: Saddle Creek Amendment
- Public hearing regarding condemnation of a portion of Tax Map 25-6-17
- Project Administration Agreement with VDOT for resurfacing Spotsylvania Parkway and Hospital Boulevard
- Contract for J.L. Kent & Sons, Inc. for Route 1 Water Main Extension Phase III
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will vote on the Village at Crossroads Station/Tricord, Inc. project. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding Belvedere South Limited Partnership and McKendree G. Fulks & Sons. One vote for Hunters Ridge has been cancelled.
- VOTE - R19-0007: Village at Crossroads Station/Tricord, Inc. (Berkeley District)
- Public Hearing - R22-0014: Belvedere South Limited Partnership and McKendree G. Fulks & Sons (Lee Hill and Berkeley Districts)
- Cancelled VOTE - R22-0016: Hunters Ridge (Lee Hill District)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a pre-budget work session for FY 2025 and hold a public hearing on revenue sharing and transportation applications. The body is also deciding on several contracts for janitorial services, waste systems, and engineering.
- Authorization of public hearing to allow data center use of potable water for cooling
- Task order to A. Morton Thomas and Associates for Andora Drive/Old Plank Road Roundabout Project
- Authorization of public hearing to relocate Precinct 404 polling place to New Post Church
- Authorization of public hearing for Verizon Wireless to lease space on Belmont Tower at 7100 Belmont Road
- Approval of contract to Associated Building Maintenance Co., Inc. for janitorial services
The Board unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda. It accepted two Virginia DMV highway safety grants—$100,400 for traffic‑enforcement equipment and $89,600 for alcohol‑related enforcement training—and appropriated the funds. The Board also approved contracts for janitorial services, job‑order program support, waste‑container replacement, and a roundabout design task order.
- Agenda approved with additions (7‑0)
- Consent agenda approved (7‑0)
- Accepted $100,400 traffic‑enforcement grant (Resolution 2023‑85)
- Accepted $89,600 alcohol‑impairment grant (Resolution 2023‑86)
- Approved contract to Associated Building Maintenance Co. for janitorial services
- Approved contract to The Gordian Group for job‑order contracting support
- Approved purchase order to Mid‑Atlantic Waste Systems for landfill container replacement
- Approved task order to A. Morton Thomas & Associates for Andora Drive/Old Plank Road roundabout
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review plats for Porchlight Commons and Linwood Estates. The body will hold public hearings for the Village at Crossroads Station, Saddle Creek Amendment, and Hunters Ridge Office Park. One public hearing for Belvedere South Limited Partnership was cancelled.
- Plat review: P23-0001 Porchlight Commons/Ceresmineroad,LLC
- Plat review: P22-0001 Linwood Estates, JR Spotsylvania Holdings LLC
- Public hearing: R19-0007 Village at Crossroads Station/Tricord, Inc.
- Public hearing: R22-0007 Saddle Creek Amendment/Rappahannock SC, LLC
- Public hearing: R22-0016 Hunters Ridge Office Park - Hunters Ridge, LLC
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a conservation easement and two rezoning requests. The body is also deciding on various contract renewals, grant applications, and the FY 2025 draft budget calendar.
- Public hearings for rezoning requests R22-0012 (Marleigh Manor) and R21-0008 (Staples Reserve)
- Public hearing for a conservation easement on Livingston Landfill property (Tax Map 58-A-130A)
- Authorization for the sale of 2023 General Obligation Bonds
- Project Administration Agreement with VDOT for shoulder hardening on Brock Road and Massaponax Church Road
- Lease agreement for an early voting site in the Breezewood Shopping Center
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding four separate tech campus rezoning requests. All four projects involve Amazon Data Services, Inc. and are located within the Berkeley and Lee Hill Districts.
- R23-0005: Summit Crossing Tech Campus
- R23-0006: Cosner Tech Campus
- R23-0007: Carter's Store Tech Campus
- R23-0008: Mattameade Tech Campus
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to review and approve minutes from May and June 2023. The commission will hold public hearings regarding two specific projects: Marleigh Manor and Staples Reserve.
- Public hearing for R22-0012: Marleigh Manor / Donald N. Harris Jr.
- Public hearing for R21-0008: Staples Reserve / SES Properties I, LLC
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to amend the Comprehensive Plan regarding data centers and relocate a polling place in the Lee Hill District. The meeting includes votes on engineering contracts and grant appropriations for law enforcement and school security.
- CPA23-0001: Amend Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2- Land Use, Adding Data Center Guidance
- Public hearing to relocate Precinct 404 polling place from Fire and Rescue Station 11 to New Post Church
- Public hearing to replace vehicle noise regulations in County Code Chapter 12 with new Section 14-55
- Contracts for professional transportation engineering services with Bowman Consulting Ltd. and Volkert, Inc.
- Contracts for solid waste engineering services with TRC Engineers, Inc. and SCS Engineers
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to review minutes and receive a planning update. The primary item for discussion is the R20-0010 Ni Village project located in the Berkeley District.
- Discussion of R20-0010 Ni Village (Berkeley District)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on increasing the transient occupancy tax from 7% to 9% and the meals tax from 4.5% to 6%. The body is also deciding on various infrastructure contracts, budget appropriations for FY 2024, and a polling place relocation.
- Public hearing to increase Transient Occupancy Tax from 7% to 9%
- Public hearing to increase Meals Tax from 4.5% to 6%
- Proposed relocation of Precinct 404 polling place to New Post Church
- Appropriation of the FY 2024 Adopted Budget
- Agreement with VDOT for a sidewalk on Chancellor Park Drive between Willow Pond and Harrison Road Elementary School
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the county's Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review the 2022 Planning Commission Annual Report.
- Public hearing for CPA23-0001 to add data center guidance to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2- Land Use
- Discussion of the 2022 Planning Commission Annual Report
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the FY24-29 Secondary Six Year Plan. Members are also considering a public hearing for the Comcast cable franchise renewal and the use of fuel tax revenue for transportation.
- Public hearing for FY24-29 Secondary Six Year Plan
- Authorization for public hearing on Comcast Cable Franchise Renewal Agreement
- Contract for Michael's Towing for roadside assistance and towing services
- Purchase order to Convergint Technologies for Parks and Recreation surveillance cameras
- Resolution to use fuel tax revenue for transportation purposes
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to review minutes and receive a planning update. The primary action item is a public hearing regarding a special use permit application.
- Public hearing for SUP23-0001 (Debbie P. Hawkins, Golden Opportunities, LLC, Jonathan Hawkins, Patricia-Sanchez Hawkins) in the Livingston District
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to create the Matta River Community Development Authority. The meeting also includes a staff presentation on short-term rentals and several grant appropriations.
- Public hearing for the creation of the Matta River Community Development Authority
- Authorization to advertise a public hearing to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
- Resolution to add Bearington Subdivision Phase 2 streets to the VDOT Secondary Street System
- Appropriation of Bridges Grant BEN-19-113-24 Modification #4
- Application for the FFY 2023 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Grant Program
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to review minutes from April 19, 2023, and receive a planning update. The primary discussion item is a request to initiate amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Chapter 2 regarding data centers for a public hearing.
- Comprehensive Plan Land Use Chapter 2 Update: Data Center Related Amendments
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a rezoning request for 5027 Courthouse Road and ordinances regarding the Floodplain Overlay District and wireless facilities. The body is also reviewing a sales agreement for tax map parcels and various service contracts.
- Rezoning request for 5027 Courthouse Road (R21-0015)
- Floodplain Overlay District Ordinance (Ord. No. 23-184)
- Wireless Facilities and Wireless Support Structures Ordinance (Ord. No. 23-182)
- Purchase of Tax Map Parcels 48C-1-H and 48C-1-H1
- Purchase order for two fire apparatus from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Floodplain Overlay District. The body will also vote on plats for Fawn Lake Sections 18 and 24.
- Public hearing on CA23-0001: Floodplain Overlay District (Ord. No. 23-184)
- Vote on P23-0002 Fawn Lake Sections 18 and 24
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a work session to adopt the FY 2024 Budget and 2023 Tax Rates. The meeting also includes votes on personnel changes, committee appointments, and road system adjustments.
- Budget work session to adopt FY 2024 Budget and 2023 Tax Rates
- Contract for Loriella Park Tennis Courts Rehabilitation with Tennis Courts Inc.
- Proposed ordinance for the creation of a Community Development Authority
- Request to add portions of Patriot Highway and South Roxbury Mill Road to the State Secondary System
- Request to add New Post Subdivision, Phase I, Section 1 streets to the State System of Secondary roads
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct a budget work session. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.
- Budget work session
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct a budget work session. No other specific business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Budget Work Session
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings regarding the FY 2024 Budget and the 2023 Tax Rate. The board is also reviewing the FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.
- FY 2024 Budget Public Hearing
- 2023 Tax Rate Public Hearing
- FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a budget and CIP worksession and conduct public hearings on a solid waste management plan amendment and a development project. The body will also consider code amendments for the Floodplain Overlay District and various service contracts.
- Public hearing for Village at Crossroads Station (R19-0007) in Berkeley District
- Public hearing on the proposed Spotsylvania County Solid Waste Management Plan amendment
- Contract for Harrison Rd. Phase 1 - Salem Church Rd. 16” Waterline Extension Project with Bright Masonry, Inc.
- Public hearing for easement conveyance to Dominion Energy on Tax Map 21-A-84
- Resolution authorizing Hospital to Home, LLC to operate ambulance services
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct a budget work session. No other specific legislative items or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Budget Work Session
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to review minutes and receive a planning update. The primary focus of the meeting is a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on Courthouse Road.
- Public hearing for R21-0015: 5027 Courthouse Road Rezoning (Robert D. Devlin and Marion A.S. Devlin)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY 2024 budget and decide on advertised tax rates. The meeting includes public hearings on a district renewal, a development project on Main Street, and a water quality grant. Various service contracts and budget adjustments for schools and the Sheriff's Office are also on the agenda.
- Decision on advertised tax rates for the FY 2024 Budget
- Public hearing for Monument Development Fifteen, LLC at 11812 Main Street and 11744 Mainstreet, LLC
- Public hearing for Water Quality Improvement Fund Grant for Massaponax Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
- Contract for Loriella Park Tennis Courts Rehabilitation with Tennis Courts Inc.
- Budget adjustment for the FY 2023 Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Grant Award for the Sheriff’s Office
General
The Board of Supervisors will vote on a settlement regarding opioid-related claims and the SpotsyTechnoCampus project. The meeting includes a budget work session for the School Board's FY 2024 budget and several contract approvals.
- Resolution to participate in opioid-related claims settlement with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS
- Vote on R22-0011 (RO22-0011) for SpotsyTechnoCampus, LLC
- Purchase Order 23046 to SHI International Corporation for $462,145.06
- Purchase Order 23048 to Sheehy Ford Municipal Sales & Services for $307,182.60
- Project Administration Agreement with VDOT for a sidewalk on Chancellor Park Drive
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to provide a planning update and conduct a public hearing. The primary item for discussion is a development matter involving Monument Development Fifteen, LLC.
- Public hearing for R22-0009: Monument Development Fifteen, LLC, 11812 Main Street, and 11744 Mainstreet, LLC (Lee Hill District)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will receive the County Administrator's recommended budget for FY 2024. Members will also discuss potential data center amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Code. Public hearings are scheduled for two specific land use cases.
- Presentation of County Administrator's FY 2024 Recommended Budget
- Project Administration Agreement with VDOT for sidewalk on Chancellor Park Drive
- Public hearing for SUP21-0004: Stephen McEjpemm LLC
- Public hearing for R21-0002: Tidewater Auto Service
- Purchase order 23033 to CalAmp Wireless Networks Corporation for GPS tracking
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss potential amendments to the Code and Comprehensive Plan regarding data centers. The body will also organize its leadership for the year and adopt a meeting schedule.
- Election of Chairperson
- Election of Vice-Chairperson
- Adoption of 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
- Work session on data center related amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Code
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding a cable franchise renewal with Verizon Virginia LLC and the SpotsyTechnoCampus, LLC project. The body will also consider a property condemnation and revisions to the solid waste code. Other business includes approving contracts for water infrastructure and emergency vehicles.
- Public hearing for SpotsyTechnoCampus, LLC (R22-0011)
- Cable Franchise Renewal Agreement with Verizon Virginia LLC
- Condemnation of portion of Tax Map No. 36-A-9
- Contract for Lake Bottom Booster Pump Station and Brock Tank Waterline Extension
- Purchase of three new ambulances from Atlantic Emergency Solutions
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discussions on two specific land use items. The body will also review minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting.
- P22-0001: Linwood Estates Preliminary Plat (Chancellor Voting District)
- SUP21-0004: Stephen McEjpemm LLC (Gary Wiseman) (Battlefield Voting District)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to conduct a worksession review of the Agricultural and Forestal District. The meeting includes a period for public comment.
- Worksession review of Agricultural and Forestal District
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will handle organizational matters, including bylaws and appointments. The body will hold public hearings regarding the 2022 Water & Sewer Revenue Bond Sale proceeds and a project by SpotsyTechnoCampus, LLC.
- Public hearing on 2022 Water & Sewer Revenue Bond Sale proceeds
- Public hearing for R22-0011 (RO22-0011): SpotsyTechnoCampus, LLC
- Authorization for public hearing on Cable Franchise Renewal Agreement with Verizon Virginia LLC
- Authorization for public hearing regarding condemnation of Tax Map No. 36-A-9
- Authorization for public hearing on revisions to County Code Chapter 19, Solid Waste
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission is meeting to review draft minutes from December 7, 2022. The body will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding R22-0011 (RO22-0011) for SpotsyTechnoCampus, LLC in the Berkeley Voting District.
- Public hearing for R22-0011 (RO22-0011): SpotsyTechnoCampus, LLC (Berkeley Voting District)