Warren County public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will consider amendments to Chapter 180 of the county code regarding adult businesses and conditional use procedures, alongside requests for Short-Term Tourist Rentals and a training facility.

• Amending Chapter 180 to add definition and conditional use permit requirements for adult businesses
• Amending Chapter 180 to modify procedures for conditional use permits
• Amending Chapter 180 to add definitions and supplementary regulations for training facilities and social halls
• Public hearing for a Short-Term Tourist Rental at 151 Valley Road
• Consent agenda includes 12 items including 10 Short-Term Tourist Rental permits

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on ordinances to abolish the County Finance Board and establish a Warren County Library Board. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a lease agreement with Warren County Sunfish and several zoning and contract requests.

• Public hearing on ordinance abolishing the County Finance Board
• Public hearing on ordinance creating a Warren County Library Board
• Public hearing for lease agreement with Warren County Sunfish
• Conditional use permit request for short-term tourist rental at 151 Valley Road
• Proposed code amendments regarding adult business definitions and conditional use permits

The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 7 to establish a Warren County Library Board, despite extensive public opposition and a failed motion to table. The Board also abolished the County Finance Board, directing the Treasurer to invest funds per state guidelines, and approved a lease with Warren County Sunfish for the community pool. All votes were unanimous except the library board ordinance, with Chair Cullers dissenting.

• Adopted ordinance creating Warren County Library Board (4-1, Cullers dissenting)
• Abolished County Finance Board, transferring duties to Board of Supervisors (5-0)
• Adopted resolution directing Treasurer to invest funds per state guidelines and report monthly (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Warren County Sunfish for Claude A. Stokes Jr. Community Swimming Pool (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, removing items K-6, K-8, K-9 (5-0)
• Approved accounts as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 (5-0)

Well and Septic Appeals

The Well & Septic Appeals Board will consider a variance request (WS2024-10-01) to reduce required separation distances for a new Class IIIB well and drain field on a property on Vaught Drive. The request seeks to locate the well 77.6 feet from a neighboring drain field and 61.6 feet from a neighboring well, and the drain field 58.6 feet from a neighboring well, instead of the required 100 feet. The property is zoned Residential-One (R-1) and is owned by Win Win Real Estate Investments, LLC. The board will also adopt the agenda, adopt minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting, and adjourn.

• Adopt agenda
• Adopt meeting minutes from October 17, 2024
• Public hearing on variance WS2024-10-01 for a new Class IIIB well on Vaught Drive (Lot 452, Residential-One zone)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss fire and rescue cancer protections, the operational medical director, and the replacement of a public safety chiller.

• Fire and Rescue Cancer Protections - Secondary Sets of PPE
• Fire and Rescue EMS Physician - Operational Medical Director
• Discussion - Chiller Replacement at Public Safety
• Discussion - SRT Small Rural Tribal Body Worn Camera Grant
• Discussion - Financial Projections

Social Services Advisory Board

The Warren County Social Services Advisory Board will receive reports from the Assistant Director and the Director, including updates on staff, community partnerships, holidays, budget season, and the 2025 schedule. Public comments are allowed on topics not currently under a public hearing. The meeting also includes time for old and new business items.

• Public Comment limited to issues not subject to a public hearing
• Assistant Director’s Report – staff updates and community partnerships
• Director’s Report – holidays, budget season, and 2025 schedule
• Old Business and New Business scheduled for discussion

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board conducted a post-election Risk Limiting Audit of the November 2024 U.S. Senate race on November 20, 2024. The board pulled and reviewed 13 ballots from precinct batches as directed by state software, recorded results, and adjourned after completing the audit. No members of the public attended.

• Motioned to begin the Risk Limiting Audit at 11:00am (approved)
• Pulled 13 ballots from precinct batches as directed by state software
• Recorded and reported audit results into the auditing software
• Directed the General Registrar to make notifications if a second round was required
• Motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:30am (approved)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a conditional use permit for a campground and river sports business. The meeting includes a request to rezone approximately 448 acres from Agricultural to Industrial and Commercial. Other items include a new fee schedule for Parks and Recreation and the formation of a Library Board.

• CUP2024-09-03: Campground and river sports outfitter at 204 Russ Johnson Rd
• R2023-07-01: Rezoning 448.21+/- acres off Winchester Road from Agricultural to Industrial and Commercial
• 2025 Parks and Recreation League and Fee Schedule
• Ordinance adding Chapter 7 for the formation of a Warren County Library Board
• Award recommendation for Wilhelm Mechanical LLC dba Vern's Plumbing

The Board of Supervisors authorized advertising an ordinance to create a Warren County Library Board, setting it for a public hearing, despite Chair Cullers' opposition. The Board also established a County Finance Board and separately authorized advertising an ordinance to abolish it, with the County Attorney noting that abolishing it would return control to the full Board. A conditional use permit for South Fork River Side Campground was approved with amended conditions, including reduced setbacks and extended guest stay limits.

• Authorized ordinance to create Warren County Library Board for public hearing (4-1, Cullers no)
• Adopted resolution establishing Warren County Finance Board (5-0)
• Authorized ordinance to abolish County Finance Board for public hearing (5-0)
• Approved CUP for South Fork River Side Campground with amended conditions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including 9 items (5-0)
• Approved appropriations and transfers as presented (4-0-1, Cullers abstain)
• Approved accounts as presented (4-0-1, Cullers abstain)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2024 (4-0-1, Cullers abstain)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Warren County Comprehensive Plan draft. The body will also consider setback waivers for two commercial projects and a permit for a law enforcement firearms range.

• Public hearing for the 2024 Warren County Comprehensive Plan draft
• CUP2024-06-02: Conditional use permit for a law enforcement firearms training range at 232 Shangri-La Drive
• SP2024-11-01: Setback waiver request for a 6,100 sq. ft. convenience store and gas station at Diamond Ridge Rd. and Winchester Rd.
• SP2024-11-02: Setback waiver request for a 5,200 sq. ft. restaurant with drive-thru at Overview Look Drive, Emerald Lane, and Winchester Rd.
• Proposed code amendments regarding conditional use procedures and regulations for adult businesses

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold work sessions to discuss budget requests and the state legislative program. The meeting includes a joint session with the Planning Commission regarding the Comprehensive Plan and a proposed shooting range for the Sheriff's Office.

• FY 2025 Budget Request for Warren County Health Department
• Proposed 2025 Parks and Recreation League and Fee Schedule
• Proposed amendment to Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws
• Warren County Sheriff's Office proposed shooting range
• Warren County Comprehensive Plan

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Warren County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow an accessory building in the front yard of a property at 544 Gafia Lodge Road, located in the Agricultural (A) zoning district. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting, and include an open discussion among board members and planning staff.

• Variance request for a front‑yard accessory building at 544 Gafia Lodge Road, lot 22B, Agricultural (A) district
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from March 7, 2024
• Public hearing on the variance request
• Open discussion with board members and planning staff

Warren County Electoral Board

The Electoral Board conducted the canvas of the November 5, 2024, General & Special Elections over several sessions. The board counted 481 provisional ballots and two absentee ballots from precinct 301. The board signed the official abstracts and directed the General Registrar to submit them to the State Board of Elections.

• Counted 481 provisional ballots across 11 precincts and the CAP
• Counted 2 absentee ballots from precinct 301
• Signed official abstracts certifying the November 5, 2024, election results
• Directed General Registrar to submit official abstracts to the State Board of Elections

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit applications: short‑term tourist rentals at 198 Sunrise Lane in Junewood Estates and at 377 Avalon Drive in Shenandoah River Estates, and a campground with a river‑sports outfitter at 204 Russ Johnson Rd., a 142.09‑acre Agricultural parcel. The meeting will also consider a consent agenda that includes several contract renewals, a bullet‑proof vest grant partnership, and citizen appointments to the Tourism Committee. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are slated for discussion and possible approval.

• Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 198 Sunrise Lane, Junewood Estates (R‑1 zoning)
• Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 377 Avalon Drive, Shenandoah River Estates (R‑1 zoning)
• Conditional use permit for campground and river‑sports outfitter at 204 Russ Johnson Rd., 142.09‑acre Agricultural parcel
• Contract renewal with Adams‑Nelson & Associates for broker services
• Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest partnership (BVP Grant) with the Sheriff’s Office

The Board of Supervisors approved two conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals (CUP 2024-09-01 for Jennifer Wynn and CUP 2024-09-02 for Balachander Rajasekaran) with conditions as recommended. A third request for a commercial campground (CUP 2024-09-03 by South Fork Riverside Campground LLC) was tabled until November 19, 2024. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including six citizen appointments to the new Warren County Tourism Committee, and entered into closed sessions for legal, personnel, and contract matters.

• Approved CUP 2024-09-01 short-term tourist rental for Jennifer Wynn (3-2)
• Approved CUP 2024-09-02 short-term tourist rental for Balachander Rajasekaran (3-2)
• Tabled CUP 2024-09-03 campground request until November 19, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contract renewals and grant submissions (5-0)
• Approved six citizen appointments to Warren County Tourism Committee (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 15, 2024 (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (5-0)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board met and approved its agenda. The board decided not to hold a December meeting and scheduled its next meeting for February 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (2-0)
• Decided not to hold December meeting
• Set next meeting for February 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Town/County Liaison Committee

The Town/County Liaison Committee will discuss increasing solid waste tipping fees, how to handle water usage during Town conservation restrictions, and a proposed joint regional shooting range.

• Discussion on increasing solid waste tipping fees
• Update on Vape Shops
• Proposed joint shooting range with Sheriff's Office and Police Department
• Water usage outside Town limits during Town water conservation
• Town/County/School communications

Well and Septic Appeals

The Warren County Well & Septic Appeals Board will hold a public hearing. The hearing concerns variance request WS2024-09-01 by Joseph F. Stolmeier, III to locate a new well 75.25 feet from an existing well and 72.5 feet from the proposed drainfield, instead of the required 100‑foot separation under Code §179-8. The property is on Luchase Road, identified as Lot 38 on Tax Map 23A, Section 4, Block 8, and is zoned Residential‑One (R‑1) in the Happy Creek Magisterial District. The board will consider the request before adjourning.

• Public hearing on variance request WS2024-09-01 – Joseph F. Stolmeier, III
• Request to locate new well 75.25 ft from existing well (code requires 100 ft)
• Request to locate new well 72.5 ft from edge of proposed drainfield
• Property located on Luchase Road, Tax Map 23A, Section 4, Block 8, Lot 38
• Zoned Residential‑One (R‑1) in Happy Creek Magisterial District

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a conditional use permit for a campground at 204 Russ Johnson Rd., approve the replacement of a Public Works vehicle, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. The meeting begins with a closed session and a public comment period.

• Conditional use permit for campground at 204 Russ Johnson Rd.
• Approval of Asset Replacement Vehicle for Public Works
• Adoption of 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule
• Authorization to seek an executive recruiter for the County Administrator Position
• Grant approval for Warren County Rockland Park Athletic Fields Development

The Board of Supervisors held a closed meeting to discuss the County Administrator's performance and resignation, legal advice on library services, and a landfill contract with Page County, then certified the closed session. In open session, they approved the consent agenda as amended, accepted a $2 million federal grant for Rockland Park athletic fields, and adopted the 2025 meeting schedule with added work sessions. They also approved appropriations (excluding two items), accounts, and minutes.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Accepted $2M Rockland Park athletic fields grant (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule Option B with added work sessions (4-1)
• Approved appropriations and transfers excluding items #9 and #10 (5-0)
• Approved accounts as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 1, 2024 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hear public comments on three conditional use permit applications: two short‑term tourist rentals at 198 Sunrise Lane and 377 Avalon Drive, both zoned Residential‑One (R‑1), and a campground with a river‑sports outfitter at 204 Russ Johnson Rd, zoned Agricultural (A). The commission will also discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Review Chapter 8 implementation and authorize advertising for the November 13 public hearing on the comprehensive plan.

• Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 198 Sunrise Lane (R‑1)
• Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 377 Avalon Drive (R‑1)
• Conditional use permit for campground and river‑sports outfitter at 204 Russ Johnson Rd (Agricultural, ~142.09 acres)
• Discussion of 2024 Comprehensive Plan Review Chapter 8 – Implementation
• Authorization to advertise public hearing on November 13 for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session covering several discussion topics. Items include updates on fire and rescue, reorganization of the Parks and Recreation Department, progress on board goals, a sub‑agreement for the Rockland Park athletic fields project, the FY2025 meeting schedule, recruitment of a county administrator, a vehicle for the transfer station, and formation of a tourism committee. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion – Fire and Rescue Updates
• Reorganization of Parks and Recreation Department
• Discussion – Warren County Rockland Park Athletic Fields Development – Project Sub‑Agreement
• County Administrator Recruitment
• Formation of a Tourism Committee

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings for three conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals. The meeting also includes a hearing on a hangar lease and discussions regarding school security grants and industrial park utilities.

• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 289 Catron Ridge Road
• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 557 Drummer Hill Road
• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 351 Donna Court
• Public hearing for lease agreement of Hangar A10 to William Barse
• Additional appropriation for Warren County Public Schools Safety and Security Grant

The Board approved conditional use permits for three short-term tourist rentals, with one vote dissenting. They also approved a $350 monthly lease for an airport hangar and passed a consent agenda covering school safety grants and sewer requests. A closed meeting was held to discuss legal matters regarding the Industrial Development Authority and a landfill agreement.

• Approved CUP 2024-08-01 for short-term rental (5-0)
• Approved CUP 2024-08-02 for short-term rental (5-0)
• Approved CUP 2024-08-03 for short-term rental (4-1)
• Approved lease of Hangar A-10 to William Barse for $350/month (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including school safety grant and sewer request (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting for legal advice on EDA litigation and landfill contract

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Front Royal‑Warren County Airport Commission will adopt the June 10, 2024 meeting minutes and this meeting's agenda. Commissioners will review reports on safety seminars, T‑shirt sales, and rules and regulations submitted to the Board of Supervisors. New business includes discussion of hangar use, long‑term aircraft storage, a wind sock for runway 10, and signage for aircraft movement after fueling. The commission will also receive updates on airport operations and tenant activities.

• Adopt meeting minutes from June 10, 2024
• Adopt agenda for the September 25, 2024 meeting
• Review Rules and Regulations Report submitted to BOS on June 9, 2024
• Discuss Hangar Use and long‑term Aircraft Storage
• Consider wind sock for runway 10 and sign for aircraft movement after fueling

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission met on September 25, 2024, and approved the agenda and June minutes. They discussed upcoming events, reviewed grant approvals, and planned to form a Finance Committee for the 2025 budget. No major policy decisions were made; most items were reports and planning discussions.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Kosubinsky and Roe)
• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Kosubinsky and Roe)
• Tasked Van Weezendonk to chair Community Outreach Committee (motion by Kosubinsky and Bert)
• Decided aircraft participating in candy distribution at Fall Fly-In should park on back row of ramp for safety
• Set Fall Fly-In breakfast at $10 per person, kids free with parents; candy distribution 11am-1pm
• Requested additional portable toilet for Fall Fly-In event
• Noted grant approvals: $270,000 FAA runway rehab design, $22,400 DOAV runway rehab design, $90,900 BIL for box hangar bidding, $34,391.08 DOAV for AWOS visibility sensor (pending county approval)
• Noted Notices to Proceed issued for geotechnical services (ECS Mid-Atlantic) and survey work (Brogan Land Surveying) for hangar site prep

Social Services Advisory Board

The Social Services Advisory Board will meet to receive operational updates from various department units. The meeting includes reports from the Assistant Director and Director regarding staffing, community partnerships, and engagement surveys.

• Support, Community Liaison, Services, and Eligibility unit reports
• Assistant Director's report on staff updates and check-in system
• Director's report on engagement survey follow-up and ambassador kit

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a closed meeting and work session, then a regular meeting. They approved the consent agenda as amended, including several citizen appointments and utility requests, but tabled a road naming request for properties off Buck Mountain Road for further discussion. The board also approved appropriations, accounts, and minutes, and heard public comments on the road naming and a proposed Sheriff's Office shooting range.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Tabled new road naming request for properties off Buck Mountain Road (5-0)
• Approved appropriations and transfers (5-0)
• Approved accounts as presented (4-1, Cullers no)
• Approved minutes of 09.03.2024 regular meeting (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA (5-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will review financial reports and provide updates on the CSA audit and policy. The body will discuss the process for presenting cases to the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) and approve an alternate FAPT member.

• Approval of August 20, 2024, minutes
• CSA Audit update
• Approval of alternate FAPT member
• Discussion on agency for presenting cases to FAPT review
• Closed session for confidential client matters and FAPT Case Reports

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board met on September 12, 2024, and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. They appointed 14 new officers of election and reviewed the county sign policy. The next meeting was scheduled for October 16, later rescheduled to October 24.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Appointed 14 new officers of election (3-0)
• Reviewed county sign policy

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals at 289 Catron Ridge Road, 557 Drummer Hill Road, 351 Donna Court, 377 Avalon Drive, and 198 Sunrise Lane. It will also review a conditional use permit for a 142.09‑acre campground at 204 Russ Johnson Rd. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes, public presentations, and updates on the comprehensive plan and zoning amendments.

• Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 377 Avalon Drive (R‑1 zone)
• Conditional use permit for campground at 204 Russ Johnson Rd, 142.09 acres (Agricultural zone)
• Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 198 Sunrise Lane (R‑1 zone, consent agenda)
• Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 289 Catron Ridge Road (R‑1 zone)
• Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 557 Drummer Hill Road (R‑1 zone)

The Warren County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of three conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals (CUP2024-08-01, CUP2024-08-02, CUP2024-08-03) to the Board of Supervisors. It also authorized advertising public hearings for a new short-term rental application (CUP2024-09-02) and a 142-acre campground (CUP2024-09-03). The commission approved the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda, and discussed Comprehensive Plan updates.

• Recommended approval of CUP2024-08-01 for short-term rental at 289 Catron Ridge Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP2024-08-02 for short-term rental at 557 Drummer Hill Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP2024-08-03 for short-term rental at 351 Donna Court, including a 35-foot setback waiver (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearing for CUP2024-09-02 short-term rental at 377 Avalon Drive (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearing for CUP2024-09-03 campground at 204 Russ Johnson Rd (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda for authorization to advertise (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 14, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to consider several items. Topics included a refresher on the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District Advisory Committee, a roof replacement for Samuel's Public Library, a new policy on worker suitability for interacting with minors, enhanced benefits for hazardous‑duty positions, a road‑naming request off Buck Mountain Road, and an update on alternate sites for the sheriff’s office shooting range. The meeting was scheduled for 6:00 PM on September 10, 2024.

• Discussion – Samuel's Public Library Roof Replacement
• Policy Addition – Determination of Worker Suitability for Interacting with Minors
• Enhanced Benefits for Hazardous Duty Positions
• Discussion – New Road Naming Request for properties accessed off of Buck Mountain Road
• Discussion – Update on Alternate Sites for Warren County Sheriff's Office Shooting Range

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider several public‑hearing items, including a conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 345 Donna Court and three code‑amendment proposals to define “Fairground” and “Rural Resort Center” and allow those uses by conditional permit in the Agricultural zoning district. New business includes authorizations to advertise additional short‑term rental hearings, a citizen appointment to the Sanitary District Advisory Board, and statements of grant awards for victim‑witness programs and law‑enforcement equipment. Routine agenda items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of August 20 minutes, and a closed session will also be addressed.

• Public hearing: CUP2024-07-01 – conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 345 Donna Court (R‑1 zone).
• Public hearing: Z2024-06-01 – amendment to add a definition for “Fairground” and permit it by conditional use in Agricultural (A) district.
• Public hearing: Z2024-05-02 – amendment to add a definition for “Rural Resort Center” and permit it by conditional use in Agricultural district.
• New business: Authorization to advertise public hearings for short‑term tourist rentals at 351 Donna Court, 289 Catron Ridge Road, and 557 Drummer Hill Road.
• Grant award statements: FY25 DCJS Victim Witness Program, LE ARPA Law Enforcement Equipment grant, and Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund.

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a short-term tourist rental, a zoning amendment defining fairgrounds and requiring conditional use permits for them in agricultural districts, and a zoning amendment defining rural resort centers with density and design standards. All votes were 4-1 except the fairground amendment, which passed 5-0. The consent agenda, including several authorizations and grant awards, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved conditional use permit for short-term tourist rental (4-1, Cook no)
• Approved zoning amendment defining fairgrounds and requiring conditional use permits in Agricultural district (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment defining rural resort center with density and design standards (4-1, Cullers no)
• Approved consent agenda including authorizations to advertise for public hearings, citizen appointment, and grant awards (5-0)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board met August 20, 2024, and unanimously approved the agenda, prior minutes, and the appointment of 15 new officers of election. The board also approved and signed the Annual ADA Compliance Confirmation Statement and set the November election canvas for Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The next regular meeting was scheduled for September 10, later rescheduled to September 12.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 29, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed 15 new officers of election (3-0)
• Approved and signed Annual ADA Compliance Confirmation Statement (3-0)
• Set November General & Special Elections canvas for Nov. 6, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
• Scheduled next meeting for Sept. 10, later rescheduled to Sept. 12

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss an ordinance to impose a cigarette tax and a lease with the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, Inc. The meeting includes award recommendations for Sheriff's Department vehicles and in-car video cameras. Other items include a request for additional maternity and women's health care providers in the county.

• Ordinance to impose a Cigarette Tax
• Lease with Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
• Award recommendations for Sheriff's Department asset replacement vehicles and in-car video cameras
• Road naming request for properties off Liberty Hall Road
• Resolution requesting additional maternity and women's health care providers

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution requesting additional maternity and women's health care providers for the county. The Board also approved a one-year lease with the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging and rejected a proposed cigarette tax after multiple failed motions.

• Adopted resolution requesting additional maternity and women's health care providers (5-0)
• Approved one-year lease with Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging (5-0)
• Denied ordinance to impose a Cigarette Tax (multiple failed motions)
• Approved Appropriations and Transfers (4-1)
• Approved Accounts as presented (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Sheriff's Department vehicle and camera awards (5-0)
• Approved August 6th, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review draft chapters of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and adopt July 10 meeting minutes. It will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 345 Donna Court. The commission will consider a final plat approval for a Class B subdivision with five lots on Buck Mountain Road. Several short‑term rental conditional use permits are included in the consent agenda.

• Review draft Chapter 1, Chapter 6, and Chapter 8 of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing: CUP2024-07-01 for a short‑term tourist rental at 345 Donna Court
• Consent agenda: conditional use permits for short‑term rentals at 289 Catron Ridge Rd, 557 Drummer Hill Rd, and 351 Donna Court
• Final plat approval request (S-04-2024) for a Class B subdivision of five lots on Buck Mountain Rd (parcel 63F)
• Adoption of July 10, 2024 Planning Commission meeting and work session minutes

The Warren County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a short-term tourist rental at 345 Donna Court, including a waiver of the 100-foot setback. The commission also approved a five-lot Class B subdivision plat for Buck Mountain Land, LLC, and authorized advertising for a public hearing. Public comments focused on concerns about the Sheriff's Office firing range, but no action was taken on that matter.

• Approved forwarding CUP2024-07-01 for short-term rental at 345 Donna Court to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Class B subdivision S-04-2024 (Buck Mountain Land, LLC) creating five lots on Buck Mountain Road (5-0)
• Approved authorization to advertise for public hearing (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted regular meeting minutes as presented (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss text amendments defining 'Fairground' and 'Rural Resort Center' uses, as well as a lease with the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging. The meeting also includes a closed session and discussions regarding sheriff's department asset replacements and in-car video cameras.

• Text amendment to define 'Fairground' and change its zoning status
• Text amendment to define 'Rural Resort Center' and add conditional use permits
• Discussion of a lease with Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
• Discussion of asset replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Department
• Discussion of purchasing in-car video cameras for the Sheriff's Department

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed cigarette tax and a water rate increase for the Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District. The board will also consider a real estate sale and a conditional use permit for a home enterprise. Other items include software demonstrations for social media archiving and FOIA management.

• Public hearing on an ordinance to impose a Cigarette Tax
• Public hearing on Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District Water Rate Increase
• Public hearing on the sale of 2.9 acres on Criser Rd.
• Conditional use permit request for a Home Enterprise at 103 Demel Court
• Public hearing on a lease with Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

The Board held a public hearing on a proposed cigarette tax ordinance and voted to table it until August 20, 2024, for further consideration. The Board also approved several other items, including a home enterprise conditional use permit, a water rate increase for Shenandoah Shores, and the sale of a 2.9-acre parcel on Criser Rd. for $67,400.

• Approved Archive-Social subscription through Civic-Plus (4-0)
• Approved Next-Request FOIA software subscription through Civic-Plus (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including FAA grant and authorization to advertise CUP2024-07-01 (4-0)
• Tabled lease with Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging until work session (4-0)
• Approved CUP2024-06-01 for home enterprise bakery (4-0)
• Tabled cigarette tax ordinance until Aug. 20, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Shenandoah Shores water rate increase ordinance (4-0)
• Approved sale of 2.9-acre Criser Rd. parcel to Catholic Diocese for $67,400 (4-0)

General

The Warren County Building Code Appeals Board will hold a meeting to formally open the session, adopt the agenda, and approve the minutes from the July 28, 2022 meeting. The board will also elect officers and discuss items listed as old business and new business before adjourning.

• Call to Order
• Adoption of Agenda
• Approval of July 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Election of Officers
• Discussion of Old and New Business

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board met on July 29, 2024, and approved minutes from prior meetings, entered a closed session for personnel, and presented the General Registrar with his annual evaluation. The board appointed 7 new officers of election. Updates were provided on state grant funding for a ballot-on-demand system and an upcoming legislative webinar.

• Approved minutes for June 20 and July 15, 2024 meetings (3-0)
• Held closed meeting for personnel (Section 2.2-3711(A)(C))
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA
• Presented annual evaluation to General Registrar
• Appointed 7 new officers of election (3-0)
• Adjourned at 11:45 a.m. (3-0)

General

The meeting consists of a closed session conducted under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. No other public business items are listed on the agenda.

Social Services Advisory Board

The Warren County Department of Social Services Advisory Board will convene for a regular meeting to conduct officer elections, review unit reports, and hear updates from staff leadership. Public comment is allowed but limited to non-hearing topics. No formal decisions are scheduled.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on termination procedures for a conditional use permit. Members will also consider authorizations to advertise a new cigarette tax and a water rate increase for the Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District.

• Public hearing on termination procedures for CUP2023-04-02 (Roman Semenov)
• Proposed ordinance to impose a Cigarette Tax
• Proposed water rate increase for Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District
• Conditional Use Permit modification for short-term tourist rental (CUP2022-05-06)
• Resolution to endorse FY2026-2031 VDOT SMART SCALE highway projects

The Warren County Board of Supervisors met July 16, 2024, and voted unanimously to table the revocation of a short-term tourist rental permit at 259 Cashmere Court after a public hearing. The Board also passed a resolution consenting to a Declaration of Local Emergency due to a D-2 severe drought affecting the entire county. Several items were approved on consent, while two software purchases (social media archiving and FOIA management) were tabled pending demonstrations. The Board approved a septic system condition modification for a short-term rental and endorsed VDOT SMART SCALE highway projects.

• Tabled revocation of CUP2023-04-02 short-term rental permit at 259 Cashmere Court (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, removing items #2 and #3 for discussion (5-0)
• Tabled social media archiving subscription (ArchiveSocial) pending demonstration (5-0)
• Tabled FOIA management software (NextRequest) pending demonstration (5-0)
• Approved modification of condition #4 for CUP2022-05-06 short-term rental septic inspection requirement (5-0)
• Approved resolution endorsing VDOT FY2026-2031 SMART SCALE highway projects (5-0)
• Passed Resolution of Consent to Declaration of Local Emergency for drought (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Cullers to Economic Development Authority, term expiring Feb 28, 2025 (4-0, 1 abstain)

Warren County Electoral Board

The board appointed 16 new officers of election and approved the minutes from the April 16, 2024, meeting. Members signed county IT use policies for required email addresses. The board also reviewed new ballot scanning equipment.

• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed 16 new officers of election (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing updates to the Comprehensive Plan Draft. Public hearings will address a law enforcement firearms training range and changes to zoning definitions for storage yards and fairgrounds.

• Conditional use permit for a firearms training range at 232 Shangri-La Drive
• Zoning amendments for Contractor Storage Yard and Fairground definitions
• Home Enterprise conditional use permit at 103 Demel Court
• Proposed regulations for Rural Resort Centers
• Short-term tourist rental authorization for 345 Donna Court

The Commission recommended approval for a home bakery conditional use permit and a zoning amendment for fairgrounds. Requests for a contractor storage yard ordinance and a Sheriff's Office firearms range were tabled for further review.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for home bakery at 103 Demel Court (4-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment to define and regulate Fairgrounds (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Rural Resort Center text amendment with modified parking requirements (4-0)
• Tabled contractor storage yard zoning ordinance (4-0)
• Tabled Sheriff's Office firearms training range application (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss several county topics. Discussions include airport regulations, highway safety project applications, and a proposed cigarette tax ordinance. The session also covers cooperation with the School Board and IT cost increases.

• Proposed ordinance to impose a cigarette tax
• VDOT Smart Scale FY2026-2031 highway safety project applications
• Discussion of airport rules and regulations
• Agreement of cooperation between the School Board and Board of Supervisors
• VMWare cost increases for the I.T. Department

Economic Development Authority

The Warren County Economic Development Authority will hold a special meeting to consider several action items. These include an agreement for fiscal agency services, an amendment to extend a due diligence period, and HVAC repairs at Kendrick Lane.

• Agreement for Fiscal Agency Services
• Amendment to Extend Due Diligence Period
• Kendrick Lane HVAC Repair
• Welcoming a new board member

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold public hearings on lease agreements and zoning amendments for vehicle storage. They will also consider authorizations to advertise for new public hearings and a memorandum of agreement for the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department.

• Rezoning 5.0-acre parcel at Cabin Ct. and Rte. 340-522N to Commercial (C)
• Public hearing for lease agreement of 262 Fishnet Blvd.
• Public hearing for storage of cars, boats, and RVs at 3434 Guard Hill Road
• Authorization to advertise for a police firearms training range CUP
• Memorandum of Agreement for Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

The Board approved a zoning text amendment and conditional use permit for vehicle storage, rezoned a 5-acre parcel to commercial for retail and restaurant use, and authorized two property leases. Additionally, the Board joined a national opioid settlement with Kroger and approved a subdivision variance for a family transfer.

• Approved lease of 262 Fishnet Blvd to Lucas Oliver for $900/month (5-0)
• Approved lease of Hangar A5 to Rich Payne for $350/month (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment and conditional use permit for vehicle storage at 3434 Guard Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5.0 acres at Cabin Court and Winchester Rd from Agricultural to Commercial (5-0)
• Approved subdivision variance for Samuel & Margaret Smith to allow family lot transfer (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to participate in Kroger national opioid settlement (5-0)
• Authorized County Administrator and Finance Director to act as Fiscal Agency for the EDA (5-0)
• Approved revised job description for Director of Parks and Recreation (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding increases to transfer station tipping and gate fees. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss the county budget and a proposed gun range for the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearings on increased transfer station tipping and gate fees
• Discussion of a proposed gun range for the Warren County Sheriff's Office
• Festival permit requests for the Warren County Fair Association and Appaloosa Music Festival
• Authorization to advertise public hearings for lease agreements at 262 Fishnet Blvd and Hangar A5
• Budget and Appropriation Resolution for FY 2024-2025

The Warren County Board of Supervisors adopted the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and approved increased tipping and gate fees for the transfer station, setting commercial solid waste at $79 per ton and municipal waste at $40 per ton starting July 1, 2024. The Board also approved the amended consent agenda, adopted the FY 2024-2025 budget resolution, and voted to cancel two VDOT Revenue Sharing road projects in favor of internal completion.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved appropriations and transfers as presented (5-0)
• Approved accounts as presented (3-2)
• Approved minutes for June 6th, 2024 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized increased transfer station tipping fees for FY24-25 at $79/ton commercial and $40/ton municipal starting July 1, 2024 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved increased transfer station gate fees (5-0)
• Approved the amended consent agenda, including festival permits, contracts, and appointments (5-0)
• Adopted the resolution approving the FY 2024-2025 budget and appropriating funds (5-0)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board canvassed the June 18, 2024 Republican Party Primary Election and certified the results. The board counted 10 post-election absentee ballots at the Central Absentee Precinct on June 21 and 3 provisional ballots by hand on June 24. The board directed General Registrar Matthew Reisinger to submit the signed abstracts to the State Board of Elections. The minutes do not record any vote tallies or the specific election outcomes.

• Certified results of the June 18, 2024 Republican Party Primary Election
• Counted 10 post-election absentee ballots at the Central Absentee Precinct on June 21
• Counted 3 provisional ballots by hand on June 24
• Directed General Registrar Matthew Reisinger to submit signed abstracts to the State Board of Elections
• Adjourned the provisional ballot meeting to June 24, 2024, at 1:00pm

Planning Commission

The commission will review drafts of Chapters 4 and 6 of the Comprehensive Plan. Public hearings are scheduled for several zoning amendments, including new regulations for vehicle storage and rural resort centers. They will also discuss termination procedures for a short-term rental permit at 259 Cashmere Court.

• Rezoning 5 acres from Agricultural to Commercial at Cabin Ct. and Rte. 340-522N
• Zoning amendments for storage of cars, boats, and RVs
• New regulations for a 'Rural Resort Center' use
• Subdivision variance request for Coe Drive property transfer
• Discussion on termination procedures for a short-term rental permit at 259 Cashmere Court

The Commission recommended approval for a new commercial storage use in agricultural zones, a specific storage permit at 3434 Guard Hill Road, and a rezoning for mixed commercial use. It also recommended against terminating a short-term rental permit and tabled a Rural Resort Center ordinance for revision.

• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment for commercial storage of cars, boats, and RVs in Agricultural districts (4-1)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for vehicle storage at 3434 Guard Hill Road (5-0)
• Tabled Rural Resort Center zoning ordinance until July 10, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 5 acres from Agricultural to Commercial at Cabin Ct. and Rte. 340-522N (5-0)
• Recommended approval of subdivision variance for property at (0) Coe Drive (4-1)
• Recommended against termination of short-term rental permit for 259 Cashmere Court (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Contractor Storage Yard text amendment (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Sheriff’s Office public protection facility (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-2025 budget. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Public Hearing: FY 2024-2025 Budget

The Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-2025 Budget. Residents provided testimony concerning school funding, tax increases, and fiscal governance. No formal votes were taken on the budget during this meeting.

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Commission will review committee reports, discuss airport maintenance issues, and plan for upcoming events including a safety seminar and a Fall Fly In. The meeting also includes updates from various airport tenants and county officials.

• WCAC Safety Seminar: Pattern Safety planning
• Discussion of the Fall Fly In
• Airport maintenance issues report
• Tenant reports including Skydive Front Royal and PHI Air Medical Services

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission approved amended Rules and Regulations, which will be sent to Warren County for review by the County and the State Engineer. The Commission also selected July 11, 2024 for a Traffic Safety Seminar and agreed to combine it with a preventative maintenance class. It approved prior meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. Other items were reports and discussion, including DOAV grants, a new courtesy car, and tenant concerns about the fuel system.

• Approved amended Rules and Regulations; sent to Warren County for review by County and State Engineer
• Selected July 11, 2024 as date of Traffic Safety Seminar
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Adopted meeting agenda
• Formed KFRR Outreach Sub-Committee chaired by Dale Waters
• Decided to invite Warren Heritage Society to Hanger Party
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold public hearings on multiple requests for short-term tourist rentals and updates to campground regulations. The agenda also includes discussions on employee pay plans and increased Transfer Station gate fees.

• Public hearings for short-term tourist rentals at 351 Donna Court, 6331 Page Valley Road, and 381 Thompson Hollow Road
• Rezoning request for a 5.0-acre parcel at Cabin Ct. and Rte. 340-522N from Agricultural to Commercial
• Proposed amendments to the Warren County Code regarding campground definitions and regulations
• Authorization to advertise for increased Transfer Station gate fees
• Contract renewal with General Excavation, Inc.

The Board approved several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and a hotel height extension. It also adopted zoning amendments regarding campgrounds and district regulations, and approved various administrative handbook updates.

• Approved Front Royal Little League Complex use agreement (4-0)
• Denied short-term rental permit for Andres Barkil-Oteo (2-2)
• Approved short-term rental permits for Lynx Properties, LLC and William Johnson (4-0)
• Approved 55-foot height permit for Green Pearl Hospitality hotel (4-0)
• Approved zoning amendments for commercial campgrounds and district regulations (4-0)
• Approved $24,208.50 allocation for Byrne Justice/Assistance Grant equipment (4-0)
• Adopted stipend-based supplemental pay for Canine Handlers (4-0)
• Authorized MOA for temporary PHI Health housing at Rivermont VFD (4-0)

General

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the VDOT Secondary 6-Year Plan, water rate increases for the Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District, and a lease agreement for Bing Crosby Stadium. The body will also consider several new business items including a budget advertisement and a transfer station fee increase.

• Public hearing on Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District water rate increase
• Public hearing on lease agreement with Front Royal Cardinals, Inc. for Bing Crosby Stadium
• Authorization to advertise for the Warren County FY24-25 Budget public hearing
• Authorization to advertise an increased transfer station tipping fee
• MOU for Animal Impound Agreement between Humane Society of Warren County and the County

The Board of Supervisors passed a resolution requesting the School Board allocate 3% COLA raises for instructional and support staff. Other key actions included approving the VDOT 6-year plan and a water rate increase for Shenandoah Shores.

• Adopted resolution requesting 3% COLA raises for school staff (5-0)
• Approved VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan for FY 2025-2030 (5-0)
• Approved 7.5% water rate increase for Shenandoah Shores (5-0)
• Approved lease for Front Royal Cardinals at Bing Crosby Stadium (5-0)
• Authorized $12,800 for Fire Station 6 AC installation (4-1)
• Approved Animal Impoundment Agreement with Humane Society (5-0)
• Approved appropriations and transfers (5-0)
• Approved accounts (4-1)

Social Services Advisory Board

The Social Services Advisory Board will meet to elect officers and review board by-laws. The meeting includes reports from the Director, Assistant Director, and various unit leads regarding staff and community partnerships.

• Election of officers
• Review of Advisory Board By-laws
• Assistant Director's report on Red Cross MOU/Training
• Director's report on engagement survey and new worker orientation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review the county audit and the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget. Members will also discuss a hiring incentive for certified deputies and an animal impoundment agreement with the Humane Society of Warren County.

• FY 2024-2025 County Budget discussion
• Warren County Audit presentation
• Proposed Animal Impoundment Agreement with the Humane Society of Warren County
• Proposed hiring incentive for certified deputies

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan draft and conduct public hearings on several conditional use permits and zoning code amendments. The body is also reviewing requests for rezoning and subdivision variances.

• Public hearings for short-term tourist rental permits at 351 Donna Court, 6331 Page Valley Road, and 381 Thompson Hollow Road
• Proposed building height increase to 55 feet at (0) Hospitality Dr.
• Proposed zoning code amendments regarding commercial campgrounds and regulations for public schools, churches, and libraries
• Request to rezone 5.0 acres from Agricultural to Commercial at the corner of Cabin Ct. and Rte. 340-522N
• Proposed new definitions and regulations for Rural Resort Centers and the storage of cars, boats, and RVs

The Warren County Planning Commission forwarded four zoning ordinance amendments and three conditional use permits to the Board of Supervisors with recommendations for approval. One conditional use permit for a short-term tourist rental was forwarded with a recommendation for denial. The approved permits include a hotel height variance and two short-term rentals, while the denied permit involved a setback waiver request.

• Forwarded zoning amendment for schools/churches in Agricultural/Village/Suburban districts (4-0)
• Forwarded campground definition amendment to Board of Supervisors (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 351 Donna Court with approval recommendation (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for hotel height variance at Hospitality Drive with approval recommendation (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 6331 Page Valley Road with approval recommendation (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 381 Thompson Hollow Road with denial recommendation (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct public hearings on several conditional use permits for short-term rentals, a contractor storage yard, and airport hangar leases. Additionally, the Board is considering authorizations to advertise for water rate increases, code amendments regarding campgrounds, and new zoning district regulations.

• Public Hearing: CUP 2024-03-03 John Paul the Great Montessori Academy
• Public Hearing: Short-term tourist rental at 3017 Blue Mountain Road
• Public Hearing: Short-term tourist rental at 703 Sunset Village Rd.
• Public Hearing: Contractor storage yard at (0) Winners Ct.
• Public Hearing: Lease agreements for Hangars B17 and A14, and 179 Stokes Airport Rd.

The Board approved a solid waste contract with BFI Waste Services capped at $1.5 million annually and adopted Option B for the 2024-2025 United Healthcare renewal, shifting some costs to employees. Four conditional use permits were approved, including one for a private school and three for short-term rentals or storage. The Board also authorized public hearings for zoning amendments regarding campgrounds and school/church uses.

• Approved BFI Waste Services contract with $1.5M annual cap (5-0)
• Adopted United Healthcare Option B rates (4-1)
• Approved CUP for John Paul the Great Montessori Academy (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Joel Didriksen short-term rental (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Jennifer Wynn short-term rental (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Jack Donohue contractor storage yard (5-0)
• Approved lease of Hangar B-17 to Andrew Gass for $350/month (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for campground zoning text amendment (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive presentations and discuss county operations. Key topics include transportation planning and insurance renewals.

• Virginia Department of Transportation Secondary 6-Year Plan presentation
• Public Work Transfer Station Rates discussion
• Old Oak Lane, Phase V update
• 2024-2025 UnitedHealthcare Insurance Renewal discussion
• Department of Social Services orientation discussion

Town/County Liaison Committee

The Town/County Liaison Committee will meet to discuss infrastructure, school safety, and water planning. The body is also reviewing a boundary line adjustment for Town corporate limits on East/West Criser Road.

• Boundary Line Adjustment for Town Corporate Limits on East/West Criser Road
• Water Supply Plan (Town)
• Update on School Zone Cameras (County)
• McKay’s Springs (County)
• Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (County)

Warren County Electoral Board

The board scheduled the June Primary canvas for June 20, 2024, and appointed new Officers of Election. Members also completed the Annual Voting System Security Plan acknowledgement for submission to the state.

• Approved minutes for Nov 8, 2023, Feb 6, 2024, Feb 27, 2024, and March 6, 2024
• Completed Annual Voting System Security Plan acknowledgement
• Scheduled June Primary Canvas for June 20, 2024, at 10:30am
• Approved appointment of Officers of Election received since last meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review contracts for technical services and a tourism website. Members will also consider authorizing public hearings for three airport lease agreements.

• Contract for ACOM, LLC Technical Services
• Contract for Earthdiver, LLC Tourism Website
• Contract renewal for Civicplus, LLC
• Proposed lease of Hangar B17 to Andrew Gass
• Proposed lease of 229 Stokes Airport Rd. and Hangar A14 to Otis Blake Bacon

The Board approved contracts for technical services, a tourism website, and hosting services. It also authorized public hearings for three airport-related lease agreements.

• Approved appropriations and transfers (5-0)
• Approved accounts (4-1)
• Approved ACOM, LLC technical services contract (4-1)
• Approved Earthdiver LLC tourism website contract (5-0)
• Approved Civicplus, LLC annual term contract renewal (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Hangar B17 lease to Andrew Gass (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for 229 Stokes Airport Rd lease (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Hangar A14 lease to Otis Blake Bacon (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several conditional use permit requests and proposed amendments to the county zoning code. The body is also reviewing rough drafts of Chapters 2 and 4 of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing for a private school permit at 768 Bowling View Road
• Public hearings for short-term tourist rentals at 3017 Blue Mountain Road and 703 Sunset Village Rd.
• Public hearing for a contractor storage yard at (0) Winners Ct.
• Proposed zoning code amendments regarding campground definitions and regulations
• Proposed zoning changes for public schools, churches, and libraries in various districts

The Warren County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to forward a conditional use permit for John Paul the Great Montessori Academy, a private school proposed at 768 Bowling View Road on the former Bowling Green South Golf Course, to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval and added conditions. The Commission also voted 5-0 to forward three other conditional use permits — two short-term tourist rentals and one contractor storage yard — to the Board of Supervisors with recommendations of approval. All votes were unanimous among the five members present. The Commission also approved its agenda, the March 13, 2024 minutes, and an authorization to advertise for a public hearing.

• Forwarded CUP2024-03-03 (John Paul the Great Montessori Academy private school, 768 Bowling View Road) to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval and amended conditions, 5-0
• Forwarded CUP2024-03-01 (Joel Didriksen short-term tourist rental, 3017 Blue Mountain Road) to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval, 5-0
• Forwarded CUP2024-03-02 (Jennifer Wynn short-term tourist rental, 703 Sunset Village Rd.) to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval plus a Health Department condition, 5-0
• Forwarded CUP2024-03-04 (Jack Donohue contractor storage yard, (0) Winners Ct.) to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval, 5-0
• Approved the meeting agenda, 5-0
• Approved the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes as presented, 5-0
• Approved authorization to advertise for public hearing, 5-0
• Adjourned at 9:00PM, 5-0

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to discuss tax rates for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The body will also consider a resolution to set the percentage of tax relief for personal property motor vehicles for the 2024 tax year.

• Public hearing on FY 24-25 Tax Rates
• Resolution to set percentage of tax relief for personal property (motor vehicles) for 2024 tax year

The Board approved new tax rates for real estate, personal property, and other assets following a public hearing. The Board also adopted a resolution increasing the personal property tax relief percentage for the 2024 tax year.

• Approved 30% tax relief for personal property (motor vehicles) for 2024 (5-0)
• Set Real Estate and Manufactured Home Tax at $0.53 per $100 of assessed valuation (4-1)
• Set Tangible and Business Personal Property tax rate at $4.28 per $100 of assessed valuation (4-1)
• Set tax rate for qualifying property owned by Volunteer Fire, EMS, and Auxiliary Police at $2.14 per $100 (4-1)
• Set tax rate for Machinery & Tools and Contract Carriers at $2.17 per $100 (4-1)
• Set tax rate for Aircraft at $0.75 per $100 (4-1)
• Approved Sanitary District Rates as advertised (4-1)

Well and Septic Appeals

The Well & Septic Appeals Board will meet to consider a variance request regarding well and drainfield separation. The board will also vote on the adoption of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Richard A. Posey (WS2024-03-01) to allow a well 75 feet from a drainfield instead of the required 100 feet at Pine Ridge Drive

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding several hangar leases and sports complex agreements. The body will also consider conditional use permits for a church and short-term tourist rentals. New business includes various technical and tourism contracts and a budget supplement for the Childrens Services Act.

• Conditional use permit for a church at (0) West Criser Road
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 331 Pomeroy Rd., 327 Twin Oaks Dr., and 2207 Marys Shady Lane
• Lease agreements for hangars A6, B10, and B14
• Lease agreements with Front Royal Little League, Front Royal Soccer Association, and Front Royal Midget Football
• Budget supplement for the Childrens Services Act for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025

The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington to build a church at West Criser Road and Luray Avenue, and approved three short-term tourist rental permits. The Board approved several airport hangar and youth sports field leases, but tabled the Warren County Girls Little League Softball Association lease before later reconsidering and approving it. Three contracts (ACOM, Earthdriver, Civicplus) were tabled because they lacked a 'Not to Exceed' dollar amount and a start date. The Board also approved a $400,000 supplemental budget request for the Children's Services Act.

• Approved CUP for Catholic Diocese of Arlington church at West Criser Road and Luray Avenue (5-0)
• Approved CUP for David Kamminga (Hill of Beans, Inc.) short-term tourist rental (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Michael & Jean Adair short-term tourist rental (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Kayla James (2207 Marys Shady Lane, LLC) short-term tourist rental (5-0)
• Approved Hangar A-6 lease with Jeremiah Leonard at $350/month (5-0)
• Approved Hangar B-10 lease with Kenneth McCoy at $350/month (5-0)
• Approved Hangar B-14 lease with Robert Ingram at $350/month (5-0)
• Tabled ACOM, LLC, Earthdriver, LLC, and Civicplus, LLC contracts pending 'Not to Exceed' amounts and start dates (5-0 each)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2024-2025 County Budget and updated 2024 priorities. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the repeal of Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations.

• FY 2024-2025 County Budget discussion
• Repeal of Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations discussion
• Updated Board of Supervisors 2024 Priorities discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review the FY 2024-2025 County Budget. Members will also discuss updated 2024 priorities and receive a presentation from the Warren County Communications Office.

• FY 2024-2025 County Budget discussion
• Updated Board of Supervisors 2024 Priorities discussion
• Warren County Communications Office presentation

Social Services Advisory Board

The board will meet to elect officers and review advisory board by-laws. The meeting includes reports from the Director and Assistant Director regarding staffing, budget, and community partnerships.

• Election of officers
• Review of Advisory Board By-laws
• Assistant Director's report on Red Cross MOU/Training
• Director's report on State Budget Update

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss several appointments to county commissions and boards. The body is considering authorizations for public hearings regarding two airport hangar leases and a contract for real estate broker services.

• Contract for real estate broker services with Divaris Real Estate, Inc.
• Proposed lease agreement of Hangar A6 to Jeremiah Leonard
• Proposed lease agreement of Hangar B10 to Kenneth McCoy
• Re-appointment of Kim Lucas and Steve Brady to the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Appointments to the Shenandoah Valley Work Force Development Board, Social Services Advisory Board, and Airport Commission

The Board of Supervisors approved routine appropriations, transfers, accounts, and the February 20, 2024 minutes, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. It approved a consent agenda as amended, removing two items for separate discussion. The Board appointed Cheryl Cullers as its representative to the Social Services Advisory Board and appointed Julie Van Jaarsveld to the Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027, over a conflict-of-interest objection from Ms. Cook. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 PM.

• Approved appropriations and transfers as presented (5-0)
• Approved accounts as presented (5-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, removing items #7 and #8 for discussion (5-0)
• Appointed Cheryl Cullers as Board of Supervisor representative to the Social Services Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Julie Van Jaarsveld to the Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission for a 4-year term ending June 30, 2027 (4-1, Ms. Cook voting No)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:44 PM (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the county's priorities for 2024. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the FY 2024-2025 County Budget.

• Discussion of 2024 Board of Supervisors priorities
• Discussion of FY 2024-2025 County Budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four conditional use permit requests. The body will also discuss a private school request and authorize advertisements for three additional permits.

• CUP2023-12-02: Church permit request at (0) West Criser Road
• CUP2024-02-01: Short-Term Tourist Rental permit request at 331 Pomeroy Rd.
• CUP2024-02-02: Short-Term Tourist Rental permit request at 327 Twin Oaks Dr.
• CUP2024-02-03: Short-Term Tourist Rental permit request at 2207 Marys Shady Lane
• CUP2024-03-03: Private School request for John Paul the Great Montessori Academy

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a new church and three short-term tourist rental permits. The commission also authorized a public hearing for a proposed private school at a former golf course.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Catholic Diocese of Arlington church (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 331 Pomeroy Rd (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 327 Twin Oaks Dr (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 2207 Marys Shady Lane (4-0)
• Approved authorization to advertise public hearing for John Paul the Great Montessori Academy (4-0)
• Approved Adoption of the Agenda (4-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a joint budget work session with the School Board. The meeting includes public hearings on several conditional use permits, a rezoning request for a hotel/motel, and various lease agreements.

• Rezoning request for 99 Cedar Park Court from Agricultural to Commercial for a hotel/motel and restaurant
• Public hearing to modify supplementary regulations for Short-Term Tourist Rentals in Chapter 180 of the County Code
• Conditional use permit request for a contractor storage yard at (0) Baugh Drive
• Lease agreements for Hangar A2, Hangar B12, and 201 East 2nd Street
• Appropriation from School Capital Reserve Fund for Warren County Public Schools

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning and height permit for a new hotel at 99 Cedar Park Court and adopted updated regulations for short-term tourist rentals. Several conditional use permits for rentals and a guesthouse were granted, and multiple airport hangar and office leases were approved.

• Approved rezoning of 99 Cedar Park Court from Agricultural to Commercial (5-0)
• Approved 62-foot height permit for hotel at 99 Cedar Park Court (5-0)
• Approved amended short-term tourist rental ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $308,200 appropriation for E. Wilson Morrison Elementary auditorium conversion (5-0)
• Approved 2024 VPSA Spring Pool Refunding resolution (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permits for 5 short-term rentals and 1 guesthouse (5-0)
• Approved contractor storage yard permit for Plein Smith Ventures, LLC (5-0)
• Approved leases for two airport hangars, the Chamber of Commerce, and FDMS, LLC (5-0)

General

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for two variances for a property at the corner of Avalon Drive and Hill Side Drive. The board will also elect its officers for the term.

• BZA2024-03-01: Request for a 30-foot front yard setback variance for an accessory structure
• BZA2024-03-01: Request for a 40-square-foot variance to the accessory building size limit (240 sq ft instead of 200 sq ft)
• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold an advance meeting to discuss leadership and building relationships. The body will also discuss its priorities for 2024.

• Discussion of Board of Supervisors 2024 Priorities
• Advance topic on Building Relationships and Leadership

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss financial planning and personnel requests for FY 2024-2025. The meeting includes reviews of county revenue, asset replacement, and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District water rate increase and added revenue categories
• FY 2024-2025 Department Personnel Requests
• Potential VPSA Spring Pool Refunding
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• County Revenue and Asset Replacement

General

The Front Royal–Warren County Airport Commission elected its 2024 officers: Paul R. Kosubinsky as Chair, Frederik van Weezendonk as Vice-Chair, and John D. Bert as Secretary. It adopted the meeting agenda and approved the November 29, 2023 minutes. Most of the meeting was reports and discussion — terminal staffing, the end of the FBO contract, the May 11 Wings and Wheels event, airport rules revisions, hangar construction now estimated for 2025, and a proposed Courtesy Car awaiting a County vote in March. No other substantive motions were voted on; the meeting was then adjourned.

• Elected Paul R. Kosubinsky as Chair for 2024
• Elected Frederik van Weezendonk as Vice-Chair for 2024
• Elected John D. Bert as Secretary for 2024
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion by Roe and van Weezendonk)
• Approved the November 29, 2023 meeting minutes (motion by Bert and Roe)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Roe and van Weezendonk)

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission will hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The body will review reports on airport management changes and the elimination of the Fixed Base Operator (FBO).

• Election of Commission officers
• Report on elimination of the FBO at FRR
• Discussion of new hangers
• Planning for Wings and Wheel event on May 11, 2024
• Discussion of a potential new flight school at KFRR

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission elected its 2024 officers: Paul R. Kosubinsky as Chair, Frederik van Weezendonk as Vice-Chair, and John D. Bert as Secretary. It adopted the meeting agenda and approved the November 29, 2023 minutes. Most of the meeting was reports and discussion: the County now manages the airport with no fixed-base operator, terminal staffing is being handled by the County with part-time applicants under review, and new hangar construction is now estimated to start in 2025. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Elected Paul R. Kosubinsky as Chair for 2024
• Elected Frederik van Weezendonk as Vice-Chair for 2024
• Elected John D. Bert as Secretary for 2024
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved the November 29, 2023 meeting minutes
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Roe and van Weezendonk)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board met on February 27, 2024. The board entered a closed meeting under Section 2.2-3711(A)(34) regarding security, then returned to open session. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered closed meeting for security discussion
• Returned to open meeting
• Certified closed meeting
• Adjourned

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a work session to review budget requests from several departments. The session includes discussions on equipment acquisitions for Fire and Rescue.

• Budget requests for Human Resources
• Budget requests for County Attorney
• Budget requests for Financing & Purchasing, Non-Departmental
• Budget requests for Children Services Act (CSA)
• Fire and Rescue acquisitions for pumper tools, equipment, and a 14' inflatable boat

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct a work session to review budget requests for Building Inspections, Planning & Zoning, and the Economic Development Authority. The session also includes a discussion on an Airport Operations Plan.

• Building Inspections - Budget Request
• Planning & Zoning - Budget Request
• Economic Development Authority (EDA) - Budget Request
• Airport Operations Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a short-term rental permit and two airport hangar leases. The body will also consider multiple requests to advertise future public hearings for zoning changes, conditional use permits, and additional hangar leases.

• Public hearing for short-term tourist rental permit at 886 Highridge Road
• Public hearings for lease agreements of Hangars A7 and A12
• Proposed rezoning of 5.04 acres at 99 Cedar Park Court from Agricultural to Commercial for a hotel/motel and restaurant
• Award recommendation to Omni Institute for a strategic plan for opioid settlement funds
• Proposed 2024 Parks and Recreation League and Fee Schedule

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a short-term tourist rental and two airport hangar leases. They also passed appropriations, accounts, and a consent agenda containing various public hearing authorizations and MOAs. A Parks and Recreation fee schedule was approved after being pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.

• Approved appropriations and transfers (5-0)
• Approved accounts with one dissent (4-1)
• Approved minutes from Feb 6 (5-0)
• Approved CUP for Greg Kelley short-term rental (5-0)
• Approved lease of Hangar A-7 to William Sullivan for $350/month (5-0)
• Approved lease of Hangar A-12 to Sean Roe for $350/month (5-0)
• Approved amended consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Parks and Recreation fee schedule (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a work session to review budget requests from several county offices. This meeting is for discussion and review of departmental funding needs.

• Commissioner of Revenue budget request
• Treasurer budget request
• Department of Economic Development & Tourism budget request
• Sheriff's Office & E-911 budget request

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for several conditional use permits and a rezoning request. The body is also discussing updates to the Comprehensive Plan and regulations for short-term tourist rentals.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 180 of the Warren County Code regarding Short-Term Tourist Rental regulations
• Rezoning request for 99 Cedar Park Court from Agricultural to Commercial for a hotel/motel and restaurant
• Conditional use permit request for a 62-foot building height at 99 Cedar Park Court
• Conditional use permit request for a Contractor Storage Yard at (0) Baugh Drive
• Multiple conditional use permit requests for Short-Term Tourist Rentals at various locations

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a 107-room hotel and associated rezoning at 99 Cedar Park Court. It also recommended approval for five short-term tourist rental permits and one guesthouse permit. Additionally, the commission forwarded a short-term rental ordinance amendment to the Board of Supervisors.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 5.04 acres from Agricultural to Commercial at 99 Cedar Park Court (4-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for 62-foot building height at 99 Cedar Park Court with interior hall requirement (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental permits for 357 Stokes Airport Road, 628 Harmony Orchard Road, 1754 Khyber Pass Road, and 125 Freeze Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of guesthouse permit at (0) Knock Lane (4-0)
• Recommended approval of contractor storage yard permit at (0) Baugh Drive (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental ordinance amendment contingent on staff revisiting E-911 communication requirements (4-0)
• Approved forwarding the 2023 Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors (4-0)
• Approved Authorization to Advertise for Public Hearing (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a work session to review budget requests from several county offices. These include the Clerk of Circuit Court, Commonwealth's Attorney, Elections, Information Technology, and Department of Social Services.

• Budget request: Clerk of Circuit Court/Law Library
• Budget request: Commonwealth's Attorney
• Budget request: Elections
• Budget request: Information Technology
• Budget request: Department of Social Services

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss budget requests for several county entities. The session includes a review of the Parks and Recreation fee schedule.

• Virginia Regional Transit budget request
• Parks and Recreation budget request
• Parks and Recreation fee schedule
• Airport/Public Works/Sanitary Districts budget request

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board appointed Officers of Election for the term beginning March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2027, with a unanimous 3-0 vote. The board also adopted a Code of Conduct and a Compensation Waiver for these officers. A closed meeting was held to discuss personnel and security matters, and board leadership positions were confirmed to remain unchanged for 2024.

• Appointed Officers of Election for term March 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2027 (3-0)
• Adopted Code of Conduct for Officers of Election
• Adopted Officer of Election Compensation Waiver
• Confirmed board leadership positions remain unchanged for 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 10, 2023 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings for several short-term tourist rental permits and a motor freight terminal. The meeting also includes discussions on various hangar lease agreements and updates to the County Human Resources Handbook.

• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 1296 Reliance Road, 116 Mossy Rock Way, 489 Vaught Drive, 115 Greystone Drive, 97 Judy Lane, and 56 Sunset Village Road
• Conditional use permit for a Motor Freight Terminal at 0 Rockland Road
• Conditional use permit for a church at 150 Ridgemont Road
• Proposed amendment to Warren County Code Chapter 180 regarding Public Utility Distribution Facilities
• Multiple lease agreements for airport hangars and properties at 201 E. 2nd St. and 122 E. 2nd St.

The Board of Supervisors approved several conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and one for a motor freight terminal. It also approved numerous lease agreements for airport hangars and residential properties, and released subdivision bonds for Blue Ridge Shadows.

• Approved short-term rental permits for 1296 Reliance Road, 489 Vaught Drive, 115 Greystone Drive, 97 Judy Lane, and 56 Sunset Village Road
• Denied short-term rental permit for 116 Mossy Rock Way (4-1)
• Approved motor freight terminal permit for U-Star Transportation at 0 Rockland Road (5-0)
• Approved church conditional use permit for Green Valley Baptist Church at 150 Ridgemont Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment replacing 'Public Utility Poles, Lines, Transformers' with 'Public Utility Distribution Facilities' (5-0)
• Approved 17 lease agreements for airport hangars and two residential properties
• Released Phase 1 ($1,843,818) and Phase 4 ($203,398) bonds and reduced Phase 5 bond to $300,000 for Blue Ridge Shadows (5-0)
• Established Joint Town County Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and appointed Cheryl Cullers and John Stanmeyer (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review several budget presentations. These include discussions regarding the Concern Hotline, Friends of the Shenandoah River, the Humane Society, and Blue Ridge Arts Council.

• Public Works - Roads & 6-Year Comprehensive Plan Update
• Concern Hotline - Budget Presentation
• Friends of the Shenandoah River - Budget Presentation
• Humane Society - Budget Presentation
• Blue Ridge Arts Council - Budget Presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to hear budget presentations from various community and educational organizations. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Budget presentation from Arc of Warren
• Budget presentation from Blue Ridge Legal Services
• Budget presentation from Browntown Community Center
• Budget presentation from House of Hope
• Budget presentation from NW Works

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss leadership and building relationships. The body will also hold a discussion regarding its priorities for 2024.

• Advance topic: Building Relationships and Leadership
• Discussion of 2024 priorities

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several lease agreements for county properties and airport hangars. The body is also considering authorizations for new public hearings regarding conditional use permits and various grant acceptances.

• Public hearings for lease agreements at 201 E. 2nd St., 124 E. 2nd St., and multiple airport hangars
• Proposed conditional use permits for a motor freight terminal at 0 Rockland Road and a church at 150 Ridgemont Road
• Proposed conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals at 97 Judy Lane, 56 Sunset Village Road, and 886 Highridge Road
• 2024 Emergency Medical Care and Transport fee schedule changes
• Contract approval for H B Henry Construction, LLC

The Board approved several lease agreements for airport hangars and residential properties. It also authorized funding for a law enforcement CCTV system and approved various appropriations and transfers.

• Approved $56,720.13 for Criminal Investigation Division CCTV system (5-0)
• Approved lease of 201 E. 2nd St., Apt 1 to Dwayne Coate for $725/month (5-0)
• Approved lease of 124 E. 2nd St. to Rita Woods for $1,000/month (5-0)
• Approved 8 airport hangar leases ranging from $200 to $350 per month (5-0)
• Approved appropriations and transfers, including a $45K grant for opioid abatement assessment (5-0)
• Approved December 2023 accounts (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Planning Commission re-appointments and contract for H B Henry Construction, LLC (5-0)
• Approved January 2nd meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a special closed session. The agenda is limited to consultations with legal counsel.

• Closed session for consultation with legal counsel per Virginia Freedom of Information Act

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget work session to review several organizations and projects. The meeting consists of timed discussions regarding funding or planning for specific community entities.

• Phoenix Project
• Seniors First (Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging)
• St. Luke Community Clinic
• Winchester Airport
• Northwestern Community Services

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and industrial uses. The body will also consider a rezoning request for a proposed hotel and a text amendment regarding short-term rentals.

• Rezoning of 5.04 acres at 99 Cedar Park Court from Agricultural to Commercial for a hotel/motel
• Conditional use permit for a 62-foot building height at 99 Cedar Park Court
• Conditional use permit for a Motor Freight Terminal at 0 Rockland Road
• Conditional use permit for a Contractor Storage Yard at (0) Baugh Drive
• Zoning Text Amendment Z2023-08-02 regarding Short-Term Tourist Rentals

The Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors for a motor freight terminal, a church, and three short-term tourist rentals. The commission also elected its officers for the year and authorized a public hearing for a proposed contractor storage yard.

• Elected Robert Myers as Chairman, Hugh Henry as Vice-Chairman, and Allison Mutter as Clerk and Secretary (5-0)
• Recommended approval of motor freight terminal at (0) Rockland Road with a 2-year paving deadline and bond (5-0)
• Recommended approval of church at 150 Ridgemont Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 97 Judy Lane (5-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 56 Sunset Village Road including a setback waiver (5-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 886 Highridge Road (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement for public hearing regarding contractor storage yard at (0) Baugh Drive (5-0)
• Approved November 9 and December 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget work session. The meeting consists of budget presentations from six different organizations.

• Budget presentation from Old Dominion ASAP
• Budget presentation from Blue Ridge Arts Council
• Budget presentation from Northern VA 4-H
• Budget presentation from Lord Fairfax Soil and Water
• Budget presentation from Laurel Center and Winchester Public Defender

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget work session featuring presentations from local organizations and the Health Department.

• Presentation by Access Independence
• Presentation by Blue Ridge Opportunities
• Presentation by House of Hope
• Presentation by Health Department

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on lease agreements for Reaching Out Now, Warren Coalition, and VA Golf LLC. The body will also consider authorizations for public hearings regarding several short-term rental permits and hangar leases.

• Public hearings for lease agreements with Reaching Out Now, Warren Coalition, and VA Golf LLC
• Conditional use permit requests for short-term rentals at 1296 Reliance Road, 116 Mossy Rock Way, 489 Vaught Drive, and 115 Greystone Drive
• Proposed lease agreements for airport hangars A16, B7, A13, A11, A9, C1, and A15
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 180 of the Warren County Code regarding Public Utility Distribution Facilities
• Contract for Vision Cloud Hosting & Web Agreement for Reassessment Software

The Board of Supervisors elected Cheryl L. Cullers as Chair and Jerome K. Butler as Vice-Chair. Supervisors approved three lease agreements for the Raymond E. Santmyer Youth Center, the Warren County Community Center, and the Front Royal Golf Club. Additionally, the Board approved a $60,444.80 salary for a Deputy Commissioner III position and authorized various public hearings.

• Elected Cheryl L. Cullers as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Jerome K. Butler as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved Reaching Out Now lease agreement (5-0)
• Approved Warren Coalition lease agreement (5-0)
• Approved VA Golf LLC lease and management agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2024 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved $60,444.80 salary for Deputy Commissioner III (5-0)