Spotsylvania County public meetings in 2024
44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on zoning for Spotsylvania Courthouse Village and the regulation of tobacco, nicotine, and hemp retail locations. Members will also discuss a potential economic growth sharing agreement with Caroline County and the use of photo speed monitoring in school zones.
- Public hearing for an Economic Growth Sharing Agreement with Caroline County for the Mattameade Tech Campus
- Proposed amendment to include Fire & Rescue Tax as part of the County Tax Code
- Proposed authorization of photo speed monitoring devices in school crossing zones
- Purchase order for ten Ford PPVs for the Sheriff's Department
- Public hearing for R21-0010: Spotsylvania Courthouse Village
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will vote on a plat for Hatcher's Landing and hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 23-189. The body will also discuss initial proposals and survey summaries for the UC22-0003 Small Area Plan.
- Vote on plat P24-0001 Hatcher's Landing (Berkeley Voting District)
- Public hearing for CA24-0003: Board of Supervisors Ordinance No. 23-189
- Discussion of UC22-0003: Small Area Plan Survey Summaries and Initial Proposals
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will discuss a joint resolution with Caroline County to submit an Economic Growth Sharing Agreement for the Mattameade Tech Campus. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering budget adjustments, several purchase orders, and a highway‑improvement land purchase. Public hearings will address a parcel easement request from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and other development projects.
- Joint Resolution for Mattameade Tech Campus – Economic Growth Sharing Agreement with Caroline County
- Purchase Agreement for Tax Map Parcel 35-A-152 at 10509 Leavells Road for highway improvement
- Purchase Order to Carter Machinery Company, Inc. for a new track dozer for Livingston Landfill
- Resolution to add streets in Hunting Run Estates subdivision to the Virginia DOT secondary street system
- Public hearing on easement request from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for County‑Owned Parcel TM 33-A-3
General
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda covering multiple contracts, purchase orders, and budget items. They will vote on a water and wastewater service agreement with Amazon Data Services for the Mattameade Tech Campus. Several public hearings will be held, including proposals for new water and sewer revenue bonds and easement requests. The meeting also includes discussion of VDOT road maintenance agreements and a zoning code amendment on tobacco retail locations.
- Approve water and wastewater service agreement with Amazon Data Services (ADS) for Mattameade Tech Campus
- Approve purchase order to Carter Machinery Company Inc. for a new 2024 938 14A Wheel Loader
- Approve purchase order to FESCO Emergency Sales for two ambulances
- Authorize VDOT agreements for primary/secondary roadway maintenance and Germanna Point Drive extension
- Public hearing on proposed issuance of new money water and sewer system revenue bonds
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on two development proposals. One is the Gateway Commerce Center (R23-0002) presented by Four Points, LLC in the Berkeley District. The other is Roxbury Commons (R23-0012) presented by Pilgrim Lane LLC, also in the Berkeley Voting District. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the items are for public comment and review.
- R23-0002: Gateway Commerce Center – Four Points, LLC (Berkeley District)
- R23-0012: Roxbury Commons – Pilgrim Lane LLC (Berkeley Voting District)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda with over 20 items, including lease authorizations, personnel adjustments, and contracts for drainage and security projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a cable franchise agreement with Cox Communications.
- Approval of lease for Tax Map Parcel 36-17-T
- Contract 24-44-SD with Eskola LLC for Merchant Square Roof & HVAC
- Public Hearing on Cox Communications cable franchise agreement
- Task Order #7 to Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP for Waverly Village Drainage
- Authorization for VDOT road maintenance and trail projects
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will review draft minutes from September, discuss a zoning ordinance update, and hold a public hearing on SUP24-0006 regarding Jacksons Arm Mitigation.
- Review and approval of DRAFT minutes from September 4, 2024 & September 18, 2024
- Public Hearing: SUP24-0006 Jacksons Arm Mitigation
- Zoning Ordinance Update Work Session
- Review and approval of DRAFT minutes from September 4, 2024 & September 18, 2024
- Review and approval of DRAFT minutes from September 4, 2024 & September 18, 2024
General
The Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approvals of minutes, grant awards, contract modifications, job‑order contracts, and the VDOT agreement for the Route 628 Smith Station Road safety gap closure project. Public hearings will be held for two development proposals—Villas at Hilltop and Andora Oaks—and for a code amendment on erosion, sediment control, and stormwater management. The meeting will also feature a presentation of the 2024 legislative agenda and set the next Board meeting date.
- Authorization for the County Administrator to execute the administration agreement with VDOT for the Route 628 Smith Station Road SUP Gap Closure Project (UPC 125520)
- Approval of Contract Modification 1 to BMS Direct, Incorporated for printing and mailing services
- Approval of Contract Modification 4 to Contract 20-10-TV with Anthem
- Approval of six job‑order contracts for general construction, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services
- Public hearings on R23-0004 (Villas at Hilltop) and R23-0009 (Andora Oaks) development proposals
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will review and approve minutes from the August meeting and consider three public hearings regarding a transportation project, a private school, and a commercial development.
- Review and approval of August 21, 2024 minutes
- VRE Crossroads MSF public hearing (SUP24-0001)
- Summit Academy rezoning public hearing (SUP23-0005)
- Gateway Commerce Center rezoning public hearing (R23-0003)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will vote on a budget adjustment and appropriation for the Department of Social Services using Federal Fatherhood Incentive Funds, approve a special event permit for the Wild Roots Festival, and reappoint Jason Rachanow to the Social Services Advisory Board. They will also consider and approve a contract for a School Zone Automated Speed Enforcement Program. The agenda includes authorizations for public hearings on a Columbia Gas easement, a cable franchise agreement with Cox Communications, and code amendments for erosion, sediment control, and stormwater management.
- Approval of Budget Adjustment & Appropriation for Department of Social Services (Federal Fatherhood Incentive Funds)
- Approval of Special Entertainment Event Permit for Wild Roots Festival (Chancellor District)
- Reappointment of Jason Rachanow to the Social Services Advisory Board (Lee Hill District)
- Presentation and approval of contract for School Zone Automated Speed Enforcement Program
- Authorization to advertise public hearing on Columbia Gas easement on County property TM 49‑A‑70B
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to review minutes from August 7, 2024, and receive a planning update. The body will hold public hearings regarding two special use permit applications.
- SUP24-0001: VRE Crossroads MSF (Potomac & Rappahannock Transportation District Commission, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission)
- SUP24-0005: Sunning Island Tower Lakeside Farm LLC (Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless)
General
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 19-16, which proposes changes to the county solid waste fee schedule and industrial waste disposal charges. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Smith Station District Station application from Columbia Gas of Virginia in the Berkeley & Battlefield Voting District. Several consent agenda items will be approved, such as purchase orders for Chevrolet trucks, a fire station alert system, and a budget adjustment for the Lick Run Museum property. Additional agenda items cover budget adjustments, a witness protection program grant, and other county reports.
- Approval of Purchase Order to RK Chevrolet for four 2024 3500HD Chevrolet trucks and one 2024 2500HD Chevrolet for Utilities
- Approval of Purchase Order to Honeywell International for Fire Station #3 G2 Station Alerting System
- Approval of Task Order to Mid-Atlantic Communications for upfitting seven vehicles for FREM
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 19-16 proposing amendments to solid waste fee schedule and industrial waste charges
- Public hearing on Smith Station District Station application (Columbia Gas of Virginia, Berkeley & Battlefield Voting District)
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals. The hearings cover R21-0010 for the Courthouse Village project on Courthouse Road, R23-0009 for the Andora Oaks project in the Chancellor voting district, and SUP23-0005 for the Summit Academy project on Gordon Road. The commission will also review and approve the draft minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting.
- R21-0010 – Courthouse Village development on Courthouse Road (Livingston Voting District)
- R23-0009 – Andora Oaks development (Chancellor Voting District)
- SUP23-0005 – Summit Academy project on Gordon Road (Livingston Voting District)
- Review and approval of draft minutes from July 17, 2024
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda including infrastructure agreements and grant appropriations. Public hearings are scheduled regarding the location of a voter satellite office and easements for Harrison Road Partners, LLC.
- Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Agreement with Amazon Data Services for Cosner Tech Campus, Summit Crossing Tech, and Carter’s Store Tech
- Public hearing to establish the location of a voter satellite office (County Code Section 7-89)
- Public hearing on conveyance of easements to Harrison Road Partners, LLC (Tax Map 23-A-49A and 23-A-51)
- Authorization to advertise a public hearing for the condemnation of a portion of Tax Map No. 25-1-1
- Appropriation of FY 2025 Law Enforcement Equipment and School Resource Officer grants
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider advertising amendments to the county code related to erosion, sediment control, and stormwater management. It will hold public hearings on four development proposals: R23-0004 Villas at Hilltop, SUP23-0006 Smith Station District Station, SUP23-0004 Sheetz at Heatherstone Drive, and R20-0010 Ni Village. The commission will also review and approve draft minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting.
- Authorization to advertise amendments to the County Code on erosion, sediment control, and stormwater management
- Public hearing R23-0004: Villas at Hilltop (Donna L. Curtis, Carlton D. Flippo, SES Properties I, LLC)
- Public hearing SUP23-0006: Smith Station District Station (Richard C. Rawlings Jr; Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc.)
- Public hearing SUP23-0004: Sheetz at Heatherstone Drive (JFP I, LLC; Sheetz, Inc.)
- Public hearing R20-0010: Ni Village (Ni Village, LLC; Luck Stone Corporation; Luck IV Family Real Estate Fund, LLC; River Run Owners Association, Inc.; Barber Property Management, LLC)
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Zoning Ordinance Update and review the 2023 Annual Report. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and committee reports.
- Review and Approval of the Minutes
- Spotsylvania County Zoning Ordinance Update - Berkley Group Worksession #1
- 2023 Planning Commission Annual Report
- Monthly Report
- Reports of Standing Committees
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution regarding an opioid-related settlement with Kroger Co. Public hearings are scheduled for a telecom tower and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes various contract approvals and school budget adjustments.
- Resolution for participation in the proposed opioid-related settlement against Kroger Co.
- Public hearing for Cole Hill Telecom Tower (SUP24-0002).
- Contract to Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. for one new fire apparatus.
- Authorization for a public hearing on adding a Fire & Rescue Tax to the local tax code.
- Public hearing for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to County Code Section 7-89. The proposed amendment concerns changing the location of the Voter Satellite Office.
- Public hearing to amend County Code Section 7-89 regarding the Voter Satellite Office location
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review several contract approvals and budget adjustments, including a land purchase at 0 Shannon Park Drive. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding property condemnation and a rezoning request in the Berkeley District.
- Land purchase for 0 Shannon Park Drive (Tax Parcel ID No. 25-15-3)
- Contract with American Contracting and Environmental Services, Inc. for wastewater improvements
- Purchase order for two 2028 Pierce Enforcer Tankers for FREM
- Public hearing regarding the condemnation of Tax Parcel 21-A-145
- Public hearing for rezoning request R20-0014 (Thornburg Village/LID LLC)
Planning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings for a rezoning request, a telecom tower permit, and comprehensive plan amendments. The meeting also includes the review of minutes from May 1, 2024.
- Rezoning R24-0002 (Age Wise Virginia)
- Special Use Permit SUP24-0002 (Cole Hill Telecom Tower)
- Comprehensive Plan amendments CPA24-0002
General
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the FY 2025-2030 Secondary Six-Year Plan and a cable franchise agreement with Comcast. The meeting includes discussions on subdivision and zoning ordinance amendments regarding annual divisions. The Board will also consider several contract renewals for engineering and IT services.
- Public hearing for FY 2025-2030 Secondary Six-Year Plan
- Cable franchise agreement with Comcast of California/Maryland/Pennsylvania/Virginia/West Virginia, LLC
- Rezoning requests for Hayden Property WC Lake Anna, LLC and Broaddus Development Project
- Amendments to Subdivision Ordinance (Ord. No. 20-49) and Zoning Ordinance (Ord. No. 23-185)
- Contract modifications for Logan Systems, Inc. and Computer Cabling & Telephone Services, Inc.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a county code amendment to increase the cigarette tax. The meeting also includes several water and sewer infrastructure contracts and budget adjustments for FY24.
- Public hearing to amend County Code Section 21-362 to increase cigarette tax
- Contracts to J. L. Kent & Sons, Inc. for Thornburg and Tidewater Trail water projects
- Public hearing regarding the condemnation of Tax Map No. 23F-4-A
- Authorization for a public hearing on a cable franchise agreement with Comcast
- FY 2024 Capital Projects Budget Adjustment
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to conduct unfinished business regarding a specific development project. The agenda includes a review of previous meeting minutes and a planning update.
- Unfinished business: R21-0006 “Broaddus Development Project” by Kittansett Limited Partnership (Berkeley District)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will hold a work session. The session focuses on the update process for the Zoning Ordinance and Design Standards Manual.
- Work session on Zoning Ordinance and Design Standards Manual Update Process
General
The Board of Supervisors will review several infrastructure contracts and budget adjustments via a consent agenda. Additionally, the Board is authorizing public hearings regarding cigarette tax increases and updates to the solid waste code.
- Proposed increase to County Code Section 21-362 Cigarette Tax
- Proposed amendments to County Code Chapter 19: Solid Waste
- Route 1 Sewer Replacement Project contract with Bright Masonry, Inc. dba. Bright Construction Group
- Gordon Road – Ni Reservoir Drainage Repairs Project contract with Kruckenberg Service Company
- Calhoun Drive Sewer Replacement Project contract with Sagres Construction Corporation
General
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will meet to review draft minutes from April 3, 2024. The primary focus of the meeting is a public hearing regarding a specific development project.
- Public hearing for R23-0004: Villas at Hilltop (SES Properties I, LLC)
General
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the appropriation of the FY 2025 Adopted Budget. The body will also consider the approval of the FY 2025 Adopted Budget and Tax Rate Resolutions.
- Appropriation of the FY 2025 Adopted Budget
- Approval of the FY 2025 Adopted Budget and Tax Rate Resolutions
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to decide the final budget and tax rate. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a special use permit for Shaver Classic Cars Poor Richard's LLC.
- Final Budget and Tax Rate Decision
- Public hearing for SUP23-0002 Shaver Classic Cars Poor Richard's LLC
- Contract for Motts Run Water Treatment Plant Expansion & Rehabilitation – Phase 1
- Purchase of two 2025 Freightliner Roll-off Trucks from Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems
- Resolution to add Palmers Creek Subdivision streets to the VDOT Secondary Street System
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct a budget work session. No other new business or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Budget Work Session
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Broaddus Development Project in the Berkeley District. The body will also vote on proposed amendments to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances concerning annual divisions.
- Public hearing: R21-0006 Broaddus Development Project by Kittansett Limited Partnership
- Vote: CA23-0002 Amendments to Subdivision Ordinance (Annual Divisions)
- Vote: CA23-0003 Amendments to Zoning Ordinance (Annual Divisions)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct a budget worksession. No other new business or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Budget Work Session
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the FY2025 Budget and the 2024 Tax Rate. The body will also hold a public hearing on the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
- FY2025 Budget public hearing
- 2024 Tax Rate public hearing
- FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan public hearing
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a work session for the FY 2025 budget. The body is also considering several appointments to committees and commissions and reviewing various purchase orders and VDOT agreements.
- FY 2025 Budget Work Session
- Purchase of two ambulances from FESCO Emergency Sales
- Microsoft Enterprise Agreement License Renewal with SHI International
- Request to add Thorburn Estates Subdivision Section 2 and Alexander's Crossing streets to the VDOT Secondary Street System
- Hazen and Sawyer, PC Task Order #12 Amendment 1 for Thornburg Elevated Water Storage Tank design
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding proposed amendments to the county's Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. Both sets of amendments specifically concern annual divisions. The body will also review minutes from the March 6, 2024, meeting.
- Public hearing on CA23-0002: Amendments to Subdivision Ordinance (Annual Divisions)
- Public hearing on CA23-0003: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance (Annual Divisions)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider two rezoning requests in the Berkeley District and hold a work session for the FY 2025 Budget. The body will also vote on several infrastructure task orders and a lease continuation for the Central Rappahannock Regional Library branch.
- Public hearings for rezonings R24-0001 (Amanda and Shaun Brown) and R23-0016 (County of Spotsylvania)
- Lease continuation for the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Branch at Spotsylvania Mall
- Purchase of three 2024 Ford Transit Cargo Vans from Sheehy Ford
- Task orders with Sullivan, Donahoe & Ingalls, PC for Fawn Lake pump stations, Southpoint Waterline, and Thornburg South Sanitary Sewer
- Application for Department of Criminal Justice Services’ Justice Assistance Grant for Law Enforcement Equipment
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a plat for Marleigh Manor and hold public hearings regarding a special use permit and a rezoning request. The body will also approve minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting.
- Vote on P23-0004 Marleigh Manor plat
- Public hearing for SUP23-0002: Shaver Classic Cars Poor Richard's LLC
- Public hearing for R22-0008: Hayden Property WC Lake Anna, LLC
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY 2025 budget and determine advertised tax rates. The meeting includes public hearings on two rezoning requests and a vote on a third project in the Berkeley District.
- Public hearings for Village at Crossroads Station and Thornburg Industrial Park rezoning
- Vote on Hatcher's Landing project at 268 Main Street
- Grant application for eight school security officer positions
- Resolution to add Avalon Woods Subdivision streets to the VDOT Secondary Street System
- Purchase order for Carousel Industries of North America, LLC for VESTA 9-1-1 Upgrade
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding R20-0014 for Thornburg Village/LID LLC & IWG Thornburg, LLC. The body will also hold a work session to discuss several chapters and an appendix of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Public hearing for R20-0014: Thornburg Village/LID LLC & IWG Thornburg, LLC (Berkeley District)
- Work session on Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2, 3, 3A, 6, and Appendix D
- Canceled public hearing for SUP23-0002: Shaver Classic Cars
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will receive a schools budget presentation and conduct a budget worksession. The meeting also includes a closed session.
- Schools Budget Presentation
- Budget Work Session
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review the County Administrator's recommended budget for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various infrastructure contracts and grant applications.
- Presentation of County Administrator's FY 2025 Recommended Budget
- Revenue sharing applications for Route 17 and Harrison Road widening projects
- Authorization for public hearings regarding private drainage and construction easements on Tax Map 23-A-49A and 23-A-51
- Contracts for waterline extensions at Lick Run Community Center and McDonald's Southpoint
- Opioid Abatement Authority agreement between Spotsylvania and four other local jurisdictions
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and adopt the 2024 meeting schedule. The body will also hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests in the Berkeley District.
- Election of Chairperson
- Election of Vice-Chairperson
- Adoption of 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
- Public Hearing R24-0001: Amanda and Shaun Brown Rezoning (Berkeley District)
- Public Hearing R23-0016: County of Spotsylvania, Virginia (Berkeley District)
General
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the 2023 Water & Sewer Revenue Bond Sale proceeds and an ordinance change to prevent trespassing on private property. The meeting also includes numerous board appointments and several professional service contracts.
- Public hearing to add Section 2-12 to Code of Ordinances regarding Sheriff's Office and trespassing
- Public hearing on budgeting for 2023 Water & Sewer Revenue Bond Sale Proceeds
- Resolution to abandon Right of Way on a portion of Secondary Highway Route 2210 (HCC Drive)
- Contracts for Sheriff uniforms and miscellaneous supplies
- Task orders to Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for composting facilities and industrial pretreatment
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will review a plat for Marleigh Manor and hold public hearings regarding two projects in the Berkeley District. The body will also review and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Vote on P23-0004 Marleigh Manor plat (Battlefield Voting District)
- Public hearing for R20-0014: Thornburg Village/LID LLC & IWG Thornburg, LLC
- Public hearing for R22-0013: Thornburg Industrial Park/Luis M. Gutierrez Trust/Mill Rock Holdings LLC
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct its annual organization, including the adoption of bylaws and chairman appointments. The body will also consider several commission appointments and a construction contract for Fire Station 3.
- Contract for the construction of Fire Station 3 to Meridian Construction Co., Inc.
- Public hearing for R22-0010 (RO22-0010): Hatcher's Landing/268 Main Street, LLC
- Budget adjustment and resolution for the FY 2024 Bridges Grant Award
- Contract to Sam Dean Photography LLC for tourism content services
- Purchase order to Knox Associates, Inc. for FREM emergency access systems