Claremont public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Planning Commission will review a proposal for a 20 megawatt solar energy facility. The project involves approximately 225 acres located near Colonial Trail West and SR 10. A public hearing is scheduled for January 24, 2022.
- Surry Solar Center LLC solar energy generation proposal
- 20 megawatt photovoltaic facility on approximately 225 acres
- Project location near Colonial Trail West/SR 10 and Hog Island Road
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2020 Census and redistricting updates. The agenda includes requests for public hearings regarding Align RNG and a polling place change in Bacon’s Castle District. The board will also review November 2021 payables amounting to $794,479.94.
- Approval of November 2021 payables totaling $794,479.94
- Public hearing request for Align RNG
- Ordinance to change the Bacon’s Castle District polling place
- $7,981 FY22 Litter Prevention and Recycling Grant award
- 2020 Census & Redistricting update
Board of Supervisors
The Surry County School Board and Board of Supervisors are holding a joint meeting to discuss FY 2022-2023 operating budget planning and the five-year capital improvement plan. The agenda also includes a year-end review for Surry County General Government as of June 30, 2021.
- FY 2022-2023 operating budget planning
- Review of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Surry County General Government year-end review
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider awarding an ambulance contract and a public hearing request for Loblolly Solar LLC. The agenda also includes updates on flood insurance studies and county employment policies. Additionally, the board will review September payables totaling $511,502.18.
- Award of the Ambulance Contract
- Public Hearing Request - Loblolly Solar LLC
- September 2021 Payables: $511,502.18
- Resolution 2021-19 regarding Opioid Settlement
- Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Rate Map (FIRM) update
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss Surry County employment policies and procedures. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
- Discussion of Surry County employment policies and procedures
- Discussion regarding the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several consent items, including August 2021 payables totaling $567,591.02 and budget amendments for the fiscal year end. The agenda also includes discussions on architect and engineering service contracts and updates regarding broadband and economic development.
- Approval of August 2021 payables in the amount of $567,591.02
- Dominion Easements for sewer service along Commerce Drive and Marina Drive
- Contracts for Architect & Engineering Services
- Request from 6th Judicial Court for $5,600
- Fiscal Year End Budget Amendments (FY 20-21)
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a biogas processing facility and several applications from Loblolly Solar, LLC. These include requests for rezoning 2,359 acres and amending the county's solar energy ordinance.
- Conditional Use Permit for a regional biogas processing facility near Route 31 and Route 604
- Text amendment to the Surry County Solar Energy Ordinance regarding M-1 and M-2 districts
- Rezoning of 2,359 acres from Agricultural Rural to General Industrial for solar use
- Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for a project west of Spring Grove
General
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for a special exception regarding an accessory garage. The applicant seeks to exceed square footage limits for structures in the R-2 zoning district.
- Special Exception No. 2021-01: Request to build an accessory garage exceeding size limits at 94 Riverview Drive
- Disposition of minutes from January 15, 2020
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider a memorandum of understanding for the Sheriff to take over animal control operations. The agenda also includes an update to the Surry County employment policy and recognition of Mrs. Armenta P. Harris's 100th birthday.
- Memorandum of Understanding for Sheriff to assume Animal Control operations
- Surry County Employment Policy Update
- Resolution 2021-18: Senior Recognition for Mrs. Armenta P. Harris
- Loblolly Solar community meeting notice
- GFOA Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hear presentations on Human Resources policies and economic development. The board will also discuss animal control operations within the Sheriff's Department and a Memorandum of Understanding for building inspector services with Sussex County.
- Human Resources: Policies and Procedures presentation
- Economic Development Update by Mr. Yoti Jabri
- Discussion on Animal Control Operations – Sheriff's Department
- MOU: Building Inspector Services with Sussex County
Board of Supervisors
The Board will discuss a budget amendment for an Emergency Management Grant and consider Resolution 2021-16 regarding a Dominion Energy conservation easement. Members will also receive updates on the Ruralband Broadband Project and the Riverside Hospital project. A planned public hearing regarding firearms in government buildings has been cancelled.
- Budget Amendment - Emergency Management Grant
- Resolution 2021-16: Conservation Easement - Dominion Energy
- Resolution 2021-17: Support for Riverside Hospital project
- Ruralband Broadband Project status update
- Potential appointment of M. Wooden to the Economic Development Authority
Board of Supervisors
This meeting is a scheduled retreat for the Claremont Board of Supervisors. The agenda consists only of procedural items and board discussion, with no specific topics or decisions listed.
General
The July 26, 2021, meeting of the Claremont Board of Supervisors consists of procedural items and a reference to the Planning Commission agenda. No substantive actions or decisions are listed in this document.
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review the status of fund transfers for RURALBAND and Surry Market Place. The meeting includes a treasurer's report on financial status as of May 11, 2021, and a second payment to Prince George Electric Coop. The Chair will also introduce charging for EDA activities per Code of Virginia 15.2-4900.
- Status of fund transfers for RURALBAND and Surry Market Place
- Second payment to Prince George Electric Coop
- RURALBAND update
- Discussion on charging for EDA activities per Code of Virginia 15.2-4900
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider a public hearing request regarding firearm prohibitions in certain county facilities. Members will also review May 2021 accounts payable and a land conveyance for an HRSD pump station. The agenda includes contract revisions and school board budget amendments.
- Public hearing request to prohibit firearms in county buildings and at certain events
- Approval of May 2021 accounts payable totaling $2,175,516.40
- Land and easement conveyance to HRSD for a pump station construction
- Bay Disposal contract revision and approval
- School Board FY 20-21 budget amendment and categorical transfer
Economic Development Authority
The agenda for the June 10, 2021, virtual meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and a reference to an Economic Development Authority meeting. No specific business or decisions were detailed in the provided text.
- No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances were listed.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the Six Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan and a request to merge voting precincts. The agenda also includes discussions related to Riverside Regional Jail and the Surry County Sheriff's Department.
- Six Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan (Resolution 2021-14)
- Request to merge voting precincts
- Electronic Summons System for Surry County Sheriff's Department
- Riverside Regional Jail (Resolution 2021-10)
- Bay Disposal contract review
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss and take action on the proposed FY21-22 budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The agenda also includes a resolution regarding Riverside Regional Jail.
- Resolution 2021-10: Riverside Regional Jail
- Discussion and action on the FY21-22 proposed budget and CIP
Board of Supervisors
The Board will conduct public hearings regarding the FY 21-22 County Administrator's Proposed Budget and property tax exemptions for elderly and disabled persons. The meeting also includes a follow-up discussion on a tax exemption request from C. Scott Logging.
- Public hearing for FY 21-22 County Administrator's Proposed Budget
- Public hearing for property tax exemptions for elderly and disabled persons
- Follow-up on tax exemption request from C. Scott Logging
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a tax exemption request for C. Scott Logging and hold a public hearing regarding merging voting precincts. The agenda also includes discussions on the Bay Disposal contract and the Six Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan.
- Tax exemption request for C. Scott Logging
- Public hearing on merging voting precincts
- Approval of March 2021 accounts payable totaling $645,029.24
- Decision on Cavalier Solar
- Appointment of Wingate Appraisal Service for FY2022 assessments
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review the FY21-22 County Administrator's recommended budget presentation. The agenda also includes Resolution 2021-06 to support local transportation and infrastructure projects in VA-04.
- Resolution 2021-06 regarding VA-04 transportation and infrastructure projects
- FY21-22 County Administrator's Recommended Budget Presentation
Board of Supervisors
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding proposed zoning fees for solar farms and consider a request for a public hearing for Cavalier Solar LLC. The meeting also includes updates on the Ruralband Project and broadband initiatives.
- Proposed zoning fee for solar farms
- Request for public hearing for Cavalier Solar LLC
- Dominion Energy easement request for Ruralband Project
- Approval of payables totaling $619,533.75
- PGECE Ruralband Project update
Board of Supervisors
The Claremont Board of Supervisors will conduct its 2021 reorganization. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Grayland Property Acquisition and a performance agreement for Surry LLC Marketplace. An audit report for FY 19-20 will also be presented.
- 2021 Board Reorganization
- Grayland Property Acquisition (Resolution 2021-01)
- Surry LLC Marketplace performance agreement
- FY 19-20 Audit Report presentation