Amherst County public meetings in 2024
99 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Amherst County Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee will hold a discussion on the Deck the Corridor judging process. It will also discuss plans for a daffodil planting. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.
- Deck the Corridor Judging – discussion
- Daffodil Planting – discussion
The committee announced winners of the Deck the Corridor contest and scheduled award presentations for December 23, 2024. It also approved purchasing t-shirts for members, postponed daffodil planting to 2025, and discussed cancelling a mini-grant request from S&J Pita due to its closure.
- Approved agenda as submitted (8-0)
- Approved November 26, 2024 minutes (7-0, Martin abstained)
- Announced Deck the Corridor winners: 1st Specialty Exterminating, 2nd Andersons Market II, 3rd Cascio & Sons Construction
- Scheduled award presentations for Dec. 23 at 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, and 2:30 pm
- Postponed daffodil planting to 2025
- Discussed cancelling S&J Pita mini-grant request due to closure
- Approved purchase of one black Guilded t-shirt per member (9-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2024-6. The body will also review a subdivision plat and site plan updates.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 2024-6 Flood Hazard Overlay District
- Resolution 2024-11 (Timothy Waldren)
- Subdivision plat approval for River Run Phase 1 Townhouses
- Site plan updates review
- Establishment of 2025 meeting dates
The Amherst County Planning Commission voted 4-1 to deny Resolution 2024-11, which sought to revoke Special Exception 2020-380 for a trucking business, allowing the exception to continue with staff's recommended conditions. The commission also recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-6 to update flood hazard regulations, approved a 93-lot townhouse subdivision plat, and set 2025 meeting dates.
- Denied Resolution 2024-11 to revoke Special Exception 2020-380 (4-1)
- Recommended approval of Ordinance 2024-6 Flood Hazard Overlay District update (5-0)
- Approved River Run Phase 1 townhouse subdivision plat with conditions (5-0)
- Approved 2025 Planning Commission meeting dates (5-0)
- Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
General
The Amherst County Emergency Services Council will approve the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review old‑business items including SOG formatting, the Command Board/ICS structure, and the Honor Guard. New business and any matters raised from the floor will also be considered.
- Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of SOG Formatting
- Discussion of Command Board/ICS
- Discussion of Honor Guard
- Matters from the floor
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hold a walking tour of the Amherst County High School construction and renovation project. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Walking tour of Amherst County High School construction and renovation project
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors convened for a walking tour of the Amherst County High School construction and renovation project. The board approved the meeting agenda and adjourned without taking any substantive votes or decisions. No formal actions were taken during the tour.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0, Martin absent)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:37 PM (4-0, Martin absent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Special Exception 2024-608 for Mark & Andrea Hamm and Special Exception 2024-620 for Arcola Towers 2, LP. The meeting will also consider the consent agenda, including approval of the December 3, 2024 minutes, and discuss a FY 2025 Library E‑rate grant. Additional reports include the Treasurer's quarterly report and updates from the County Administrator and Attorney.
- Public hearing on Special Exception 2024-608 (Mark & Andrea Hamm)
- Public hearing on Special Exception 2024-620 (Arcola Towers 2, LP)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from December 3, 2024
- New business: consideration of FY 2025 Library E‑rate grant
- Treasurer's quarterly report as of September 30, 2024
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors approved two special exceptions: one allowing a photography and special events venue at 154 Buffalo Springs Turnpike, and another for a 199-foot communications tower at 299 Toytown Road. Both were approved unanimously with conditions. The board also appropriated $9,565.07 in E-rate grant revenue to the library budget and made several reappointments to county boards.
- Approved Special Exception 2024-608 for wedding/events venue at 154 Buffalo Springs Turnpike (5-0)
- Approved Special Exception 2024-620 for 199-ft communications tower at 299 Toytown Road (5-0)
- Appropriated $9,565.07 E-rate grant into FY 2025 Library operating budget (5-0)
- Reappointed Tyler Price, Craig Maddox, Lisa Powell to Agriculture Committee (5-0)
- Reappointed Bailey Angus to Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including December 3, 2024 minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
General
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will meet to approve minutes and reports, discuss updates on AARP grant projects and pickleball courts, and consider trash can and dog station installations at Seminole Park.
- Approval of December meeting minutes
- Review of AARP grant and Bosse Ball Court update
- Update on Pickleball Courts at Amherst Middle School
- Discussion on Seminole Park trash cans and dog stations
- Department monthly expense and revenue report
Service Authority Board
The Amherst County Service Authority Board will meet to review the FY 2024 financial audit and discuss retirement investment plans. The board will also consider the inclusion of the CVPDC Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- FY 2024 Financial Audit presentation
- Mission Square Retirement Investments / Plans
- CVPDC Hazard Mitigation Plan Inclusion
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will discuss a Safety Action Plan and recognize Temperance Elementary. New business includes a potential service district for Victoria Drive and an appropriation for public‑works truck repair. A closed session will address legal matters concerning the Winton property.
- Potential Service District (Victoria Drive)
- Appropriation for Public Works Truck Repair
- Safety Action Plan Presentation
- Temperance Elementary Recognition
- Closed session on legal matters for Winton property
General
The Route 29 Business Beautification Committee will review its budget, consider mini‑grant applications, discuss a charter modification, and evaluate the top five potential Route 29 projects. The meeting will also address yard sign design, deck‑the‑corridor applications, and a planting date discussion. Additional items include old/new business such as printed merchandise and a presentation date for an award to the Monacan Indian Nation.
- Budget Review (attachment)
- Mini‑Grant Application and fund disbursement
- Revised Charter modification
- Top Five Potential Route 29 BBC Projects discussion
- Deck the Corridor applications from Elite Realty and Amherst Auto and Tire LLC
Planning Commission
The Amherst County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two special exception applications: 2024-608 submitted by Mark & Andrea Hamm and 2024-620 submitted by Arcola Towers 2, LP. The commission will also conduct a non‑public hearing on Resolution 2024‑11, consider a potential code change to subdivision platting requirements, and review a site plan. These items are scheduled for the November 21, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing – Special Exception 2024-608 (Mark & Andrea Hamm)
- Public hearing – Special Exception 2024-620 (Arcola Towers 2, LP)
- Non‑public hearing – Resolution 2024-11
- Potential code change – Subdivision platting requirements
- Site plan review
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hear two special exception requests—2024-557 from Landon J. Coffey and 2024-561 from Thomas G. Hunt and Amber S. Powers. The meeting will also approve a consent agenda that includes minutes, appropriations for leave payouts, revenue for the Sheriff's Office, budget transfers, and funding for public schools. Additional reports from the County Administrator, County Attorney, and various committees will be presented. Citizen comment and other routine business will follow.
- Public hearing on Special Exception 2024-557 (Landon J. Coffey)
- Public hearing on Special Exception 2024-561 (Thomas G. Hunt & Amber S. Powers)
- Consent agenda: Appropriation for Leave Payout
- FY 25 Appropriation of Revenue – Sheriff's Office
- FY 2024 Appropriations and Budget Transfers
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
General
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will review the county's parks and trail guide brochure. The board will also receive updates on bocce ball court construction and monthly program participation.
- Review and update of the Amherst County Parks and Trail Guide Brochure
- Construction update for the Bocce Ball Court
- Monthly program participation, revenue, and expenditure reports
General
The Amherst County Emergency Services Council will consider approving the minutes from its September 11, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss several old‑business items, including SOG development responses, departmental SOG ideas, accountability board examples, and SOG formatting. No new business items are listed. The meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.
- Approval of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- SOG Development (CO Responses)
- SOGs ideas from each department
- Accountably Board and IC Work Board examples
- Formatting for SOG
Agricultural Committee
The Agriculture Committee will meet to discuss committee membership and the upcoming annual report to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting also includes a review of County Fair committee meetings.
- County Fair committee meetings
- Agriculture Committee membership discussion
- Annual report to Board of Supervisors scheduled for November 19, 2024
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding special exceptions for Landon J Coffey and Thomas G Hunt & Amber S Powers. The body will also discuss an Energy Storage Ordinance and changes to the Route 29 Business Beautification Committee.
- Public hearing for special exception 2024-557 (Landon J Coffey)
- Public hearing for special exception 2024-561 (Thomas G Hunt & Amber S Powers)
- Discussion of Energy Storage Ordinance
- Route 29 Business Beautification Committee charter and staff changes
- Resolution 2024-11
General
The committee is meeting to review its budget and discuss changes to its charter and mini-grant applications for trees. Members will also determine the fourth quarter A+ Improvement Award winner and plan for November daffodil planting.
- Budget review
- Charter change
- Mini-grant application changes for trees
- Removal of committee member
- A+ Improvement Award for Fourth Quarter
General
The Amherst County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will meet on Oct. 21, 2024 at the Monroe Community Center. The board will discuss the ongoing Parks and Recreation Masterplan, a Halloween Spooktacular event, and will set a new date for the November Advisory Board meeting. Administrative reports on program participation, revenue, and a professional certification exam will also be presented.
- Review of the Amherst County Parks and Recreation Masterplan
- Discussion of the Halloween Spooktacular event
- Rescheduling of the November Advisory Board meeting
- Administrator's Monthly Program Participation Report
- Administrator's Monthly Revenue Report
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will convene at 5:00 PM at 101 High Street to approve the agenda and hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Seminole Park.
- Seminole Park ribbon cutting ceremony
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Meeting at 101 High Street, Madison Heights
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on a special exception request (2024-504) and a rezoning/conditional zoning request for the Amherst County Economic Development Authority (2024-351). The consent agenda includes approval of the October 1, 2024 minutes and appropriation of Amherst Life Saving Crew funds. New business includes a report from the Lynchburg Regional Airport Authority Board, and a closed session will address legal counsel matters on public safety operations.
- 2024-504 Jessica Maria Jimenez – Special Exception (public hearing)
- 2024-351 EDA of Amherst County – Rezoning/Conditional Zoning (public hearing)
- Consent agenda: approval of October 1, 2024 minutes
- Appropriation of Amherst Life Saving Crew Funds
- New Business: Lynchburg Regional Airport Authority Board Report
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Service Authority Board
The Amherst County Service Authority Board will consider renewing its VWP permit. It will also approve the consent agenda items, including the draft minutes and the draft monthly financial report for September 3, 2024. The meeting includes time for citizen comments, an informational report, and other board matters.
- Amherst County Service Authority VWP Permit Renewal
- Draft Meeting Minutes for the September 3, 2024 Board meeting
- Draft Monthly Financial Report – September 3, 2024
- Citizen Comment period
- Informational Report – October 1, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to review the FY 25 appropriation of revenue for the Sheriff's Office and a 2024 Rules of Procedure amendment. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the disposition of public real property in District 3 and the Winton property.
- FY 25 Appropriation of Revenue - Sheriff's Office
- 2024 Rules of Procedure Amendment
- VACO Achievement Awards for Amherst County Fire Training Facility
- Closed session regarding real property in District 3
- Closed session regarding the Winton property
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
General
The Amherst County Business Beautification Committee will discuss several items, including the top five projects, a landscaping initiative application, the county fair signup schedule, and a holiday decorating contest. The meeting also includes a budget review for the committee's activities. Routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and old business will be addressed.
- Discussion of Top Five Projects
- Landscaping Initiative Application
- County Fair signup schedule
- Holiday Decorating Contest discussion and entry form
- Budget Review
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to conduct training with County Attorney Mark Popovich. No other substantive business or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Training with County Attorney Mark Popovich
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request by the EDA of Amherst County and a special exception request from Jessica Maria Jimenez. The body will also review Resolution 2024-11 and conduct a site plan review.
- Public hearing: 2024-351 EDA of Amherst County (Rezoning/Conditional Zoning)
- Public hearing: 2024-504 Jessica Maria Jimenez (Special Exception)
- Public hearing: Resolution 2024-11 (Waldren)
- Site Plan Review
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding a solar siting agreement and three land-use requests. The meeting also includes several appropriation requests and the FY 2026 budget calendar.
- Public hearing: 2024-374 Solar Siting Agreement
- Public hearing: 2024-393 Jennifer Lloyd Fisher Special Exception
- Public hearing: 2024-402 Arcola Towers I, LP Special Exception
- Public hearing: 2024-406 Jonathan Scruggs Rezoning
- FY 2026 Budget Calendar
The Board of Supervisors meeting included a presentation from the Library Board of Trustees highlighting a 25% increase in circulation for two consecutive years (FY22-FY24), the addition of 6,314 new items, 167 events with 3,686 attendees, and over 70,000 library visits. The board also recognized former Library Board member Edward Kryspin for 8 years of service. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
- Recognized Edward Kryspin for 8 years of service on the Library Board
Agricultural Committee
The Amherst County Agriculture Committee will meet on September 16, 2024 at the Administration Building, 153 Washington Street. The committee will approve the minutes from its August 12, 2024 meeting, consider matters related to the County Fair, and discuss a 2024 Drought Resolution. No contracts, funding, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from August 12, 2024 meeting
- Discuss County Fair
- Discuss 2024 Drought Resolution
General
The Emergency Services Council is meeting to review standard operating guidelines and capital budget development. The body will also discuss an Incident Command/Accountability Board.
- SOG development for Brush Fires, Hazmat, and MVA
- Capital Budget Development
- Incident Command/Accountability Board
- Honor Guard
General
The Amherst County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will meet on September 9, 2024 at the Monroe Community Center. The board will hear reports on program participation, department revenue and expenditures, the status of Mill Creek Lake and swimming, Seminole Park construction, and the department masterplan. New business includes a report on upcoming programs, activities and events, and an update to the Special Event Permit and County Code. No specific motions or votes are listed in the agenda.
- Report on new and upcoming programs, activities and events
- Update to the Special Event Permit and County Code
- Status report of Mill Creek Lake and Swimming
- Status report of Seminole Park Construction
- Update on the Department Masterplan
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Service Authority Board will meet on September 3, 2024 at the Administration Building, 153 Washington Street. The meeting includes approval of the agenda, review of draft minutes from the August 6, 2024 board meeting, and a draft August 2024 financial report. An action item is the consideration of a USGS Stream Gage Funding Agreement. An informational report will also be presented.
- Review and approve draft minutes from the August 6, 2024 ACSA Board meeting
- Review and approve the draft August 2024 monthly financial report
- Consider the USGS Stream Gage Funding Agreement
- Receive an informational report dated September 3, 2024
The Amherst County Service Authority Board approved the agenda and consent agenda, including meeting minutes and financial reports. The board authorized the executive director to sign a funding agreement with the US Geological Survey for stream gage monitoring. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational.
- Approved September 3, 2024 agenda (4-0, Woods absent)
- Approved consent agenda including August 6 minutes and May/June financial reports (4-0, Woods absent)
- Authorized executive director to execute USGS stream gage funding agreement (4-0, Woods absent)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution regarding a disaster area and a carryforward appropriation for Public Works. The meeting includes a special presentation on a school construction grant and a report on project statuses.
- Resolution 2024-10-R Disaster Area
- Carryforward Appropriation for Public Works
- Special Presentation: School Construction Grant
- Closed session regarding real property in Districts 1 and 2
- Closed session regarding public safety operations
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
General
The committee will discuss candidates for the A+ Improvement Award, including Andersons Country Market II. They will consider a bulb planting initiative and review the top five projects such as a landscaping initiative, gateway sign updates, and banner samples. The meeting also includes discussion of the Rt. 29 Business Christmas decorating contest and a review of the budget.
- A+ Improvement Award candidates (Andersons Country Market II)
- Bulb planting discussion
- Landscaping Initiative Application
- Updating Gateway Amherst signs within the corridor
- Rt. 29 Business Christmas decorating contest
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding procurement and confined livestock facilities ordinances, as well as specific rezoning and special exception requests. The meeting also includes a discussion on a Monument Committee recommendation and a closed session regarding public real property in District 2.
- Ordinance 2024-4 regarding Procurement
- Ordinance 2024-5 regarding Confined Livestock Facilities
- Special Exception 2024-222 for Shimp Engineering Campground
- Rezoning 2024-338 for Accupoint Surveying & Design
- Special Exception 2024-343 for Ebenezer Road Solar 1, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Amherst County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on three special exception applications (Partridge Creek Solar LLC, Jennifer Lloyd Fisher, Arcola Towers I, LP) and consider a rezoning request from Jonathan Scruggs. The commission will also review a site plan and discuss battery storage. Standard agenda items such as calls, comments, and approval of minutes are also included.
- 2024-375 Partridge Creek Solar LLC – Special Exception
- 2024-393 Jennifer Lloyd Fisher – Special Exception
- 2024-402 Arcola Towers I, LP – Special Exception
- 2024-406 Jonathan Scruggs – Rezoning
- Battery Storage discussion (old/new business)
General
The Amherst County Emergency Services Council will meet to discuss strategic planning and five-year capital improvement purchases. The body will also review a draft commercial fire alarm list and discuss standard operating guidelines for mutual aid.
- Five-Year Capital Improvement Purchases (CIP)
- Draft Commercial Fire Alarm List for Truck-1
- SOG Development for Mutual/Automatic Aid and Nature Codes
- Discussion on MVA, Brush Fires, and Hazmat Incidents
- Background check review
General
The board is meeting to review monthly program and financial reports. Members will discuss updates on park construction and facility maintenance. The meeting also includes planning for the Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat and fair volunteers.
- Coolwell Park Bocce Ball Court update
- Seminole Park construction update
- Mill Creek Lake Park swimming closure status
- Coolwell Park women's bathroom sinks update
- Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat planning
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 2024-4 on procurement and Ordinance 2024-5 on confined livestock facilities. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as the FY 2024 appropriation for the Sheriff's Office and the 2024 Personal Property Tax Relief Act. Additional business will cover taser policy for the Sheriff's Office and an ARPA subrecipient agreement.
- Ordinance 2024-4 – Procurement (first read)
- Ordinance 2024-5 – Confined Livestock Facilities (first read)
- FY 24 Appropriation of Revenue – Sheriff's Office
- 2024 Personal Property Tax Relief Act
- Tasers – Sheriff's Office
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Service Authority Board
The Service Authority Board will review the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Audit, approve investment of authority funds, and discuss Town Center Development. The meeting also includes approval of an engineering agreement for the Campbell Street Low Pressure Collection System and a resolution regarding VDOT land use surety.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Audit
- Engineering Agreement for Campbell St. Low Pressure Collection System
- ACSA Resolution 2024-A-002-R regarding VDOT Land Use Surety
- ARPA Funding Grant Subrecipient Agreement
- Discussion of Town Center Development
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
General
The committee is meeting to review five potential projects for Route 29 beautification. The agenda also includes discussions on colors, logos, and a budget review.
- Top five potential Route 29 BBC projects
- Budget review
- Colors and logos
- Whitten Monelison Chapel
- Sheriffs Night Out
Planning Commission
The Amherst County Planning Commission will convene on July 18, 2024, to conduct a public hearing on three items: a rezoning request from Accupoint Surveying & Design, a solar project application from Ebenezer Road Solar 1, LLC, and a proposed ordinance regulating confined livestock facilities. The meeting will also include a non-public hearing special exception, site plan reviews, and discussions on planning commission rules and training.
- Rezoning request 2024-338 from Accupoint Surveying & Design
- Public hearing on Ebenezer Road Solar 1, LLC solar project
- Consideration of Ordinance 2024-5 on confined livestock facilities
- Special exception 2024-222 for Shimp Engineering (non-public hearing)
- Review of planning commission rules and training
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on four land-use petitions, including rezonings and special exceptions for Silas E. McDaniel and Norman Walton, Perkins & Orrison Inc. The board will also consider budget items, a Kroger settlement, and a new overlay zoning district for the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail.
- Rezoning 2024-287 Silas E. McDaniel
- Special Exception 2024-288 Silas E. McDaniel
- Conditional Rezoning 2024-225 Norman Walton, Perkins & Orrison Inc.
- Conditional Zoning Amendment 2024-226 Norman Walton, Perkins & Orrison Inc.
- Resolution 2024-8-R Kroger Settlement
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting for a walking tour of the Amherst County High School construction and renovation project.
- Walking tour of Amherst County High School construction and renovation project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
This meeting agenda contains only procedural items. The board will elect officers and approve minutes from January 11, 2024. No specific zoning cases or public hearings are listed for this session.
- Election of officers
- Approval of January 11, 2024, minutes
Agricultural Committee
The Amherst County Agriculture Committee will meet to discuss Ordinance 2024-5 and the County Fair. The agenda also includes a presentation and the approval of minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting.
- Discussion of Ordinance 2024-5
- County Fair discussion
- Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes
General
The Board will review monthly program participation and department revenue and expenditure reports. Members will also receive updates regarding Seminole Park construction, Mill Creek Lake, and the Masterplan.
- Seminole Park construction update
- Mill Creek Lake update
- Coolwell Park ballfield status
- Monelison Middle School ballfield maintenance
- Monthly revenue and expenditure report
General
The Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee will discuss candidates for the A+ Improvement Award and review project suggestions. The committee will also consider adding a completion deadline to mini-grant applications.
- Discussion of A+ Improvement Award candidates
- Proposed change to include a completion deadline on mini-grant applications
- Review of project suggestions
- Researching banner ideas
- Budget review
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to adopt the FY25 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and Solid Waste Fund Budget. The County Administrator will also present a report on a COLA wage structure adjustment.
- Adoption of FY25 Operating Budget
- Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Adoption of Solid Waste Fund Budget
- Report on COLA wage structure adjustment
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The commission will conduct public hearings for applications involving Silas E. McDaniel and Norman Walton, Perkins & Orrison Inc. The agenda also includes the approval of Fox Hall Estates subdivision lots and potential code changes for confined livestock facilities.
- Public hearings for cases 2024-287, 2024-288, 2024-225, 2024-226, and 2024-292
- Subdivision plat approval for Fox Hall Estates (Lots 1 - 13)
- Potential code changes for confined livestock facilities
- Review of Planning Commission rules of procedure
Board of Supervisors
The Board will hold public hearings regarding a campground special exception for Shimp Engineering and an ordinance for self-service mini-storage in the B-2 District. The agenda also includes a budget presentation and several revenue appropriations for local schools.
- Special Exception 2024-222 for Shimp Engineering Campground
- Ordinance 2024-3 regarding self-service mini-storage in B-2 District
- Budget presentation
- Revenue appropriations for Amherst County Public Schools and Child Nutrition Program
- Road naming for Madison Heights Town Center
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
General
The council will review draft mission, vision, and value statements alongside volunteer recruitment strategies. Discussion is also planned for standard operating guidelines regarding PPE and mutual aid. The meeting includes items on five-year capital improvement purchases.
- Review of draft Mission, Vision, and Value Statement
- Discussion of SOG development including PPE and Mutual/Automatic Aid
- Strategic Planning and Five Year Capital Improvement Purchases (CIP)
- Volunteer recruitment strategies and online application process
General
The Board will review monthly program participation and department revenue and expenditures. The meeting also includes updates regarding the US DOT ATIIP Grant, Seminole Park, and Mill Creek Lake.
- US DOT ATIIP Grant update
- Seminole Park update
- Mill Creek Lake update
- Bedrock Church Youth Sports Camp
- Monthly revenue and expenditure report
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 2024-3 regarding self-service mini-storage in the B-2 District. The agenda also includes discussions on a school construction grant and a reimbursement resolution for the Landfill Cell 2 Project. Additionally, the meeting features a recognition of the Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee.
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-3 regarding self-service mini-storage in B-2 District
- Reimbursement resolution for Landfill Cell 2 Project
- Discussion of School Construction Grant
- Recognition of Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee
- Cancellation of the July 2, 2024 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Service Authority Board is meeting to review the FY25 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and an Employee Recognition Policy. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding a Silver Award from the Virginia Department of Health.
- Approval of the FY25 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
- Employee Recognition Policy
- Presentation: Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water Silver Award
- Review of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
General
The Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee is meeting to review its budget and discuss Mulching Day and Employee Appreciation Day.
- Mulching Day discussion
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Budget review
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to conduct a training workshop and a mock trial. No specific zoning appeals or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Training Workshop
- Mock Trial
Agricultural Committee
The Amherst County Agriculture Committee will hold a public meeting on May 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a presentation by Tyler Creasy, Director of Community Development, and discussions regarding the County Fair and the committee's Plan of Work. No specific dollar amounts, ordinances, or rezonings are listed in the provided text.
- Presentation by Tyler Creasy, Director of Community Development
- Discussion of the County Fair
- Review of the Plan of Work
- Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2024 meeting
General
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will meet to review monthly participation, revenue, and expenditure reports. The board will discuss construction updates for Seminole Park and updates regarding Mill Creek Lake.
- Seminole Park construction update
- Mill Creek Lake updates
- US DOT ATIIP Grant
- Monthly revenue and expenditure reports
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hold a first reading of a public safety ordinance, adopt FY 2025 tax rates and the county schools budget, and consider consent agenda items including appropriations for the Sheriff's Office and schools. The meeting also includes citizen comment periods and closed sessions to evaluate the county administrator and attorney.
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-2 on public safety
- Adoption of FY 2025 tax rates
- Adoption of Amherst County Schools FY 2025 budget
- Appropriation of revenue for Sheriff's Office
- Appropriation of revenue for Amherst County Public Schools
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Service Authority Board
The Service Authority Board will review the fiscal year 2025 operating and capital budgets. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a Town Center Developer Agreement.
- FY25 Operating and Capital Budgets
- Town Center Developer Agreement
- Lyttleton Lane Water Storage Tank Maintenance Contract
- James River Streambank Stabilization Phase II Engineering Services Contract
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget workshop. The session includes public hearings regarding tax rates and the school budget.
- Public hearing on tax rates
- Public hearing on school budget
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
General
The committee is meeting to discuss a mini-grant for T&C Davis Properties LLC. The agenda also includes a budget review and updates on gateway signs and the county seal.
- Route 29 Business Beautification Mini-Grant for T&C Davis Properties LLC
- Budget review
- Gateway sign update
- Discussion of County Seal
- Discussion regarding donations
Planning Commission
The Commission will conduct public hearings for two special exception requests. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding accessory dwelling units and several annual reports.
- Public Hearing: Special Exception 2024-141 (Charles Callaway)
- Public Hearing: Special Exception 2024-154 (Alexis Fisher)
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Discussion
- Hill Studios - Recreation Department Master Plan Update presentation
- Route 29 Business Beautification Committee 2023 Annual Report
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will address tax abatement and conduct a discussion regarding private roads. The agenda also includes revenue appropriations for Public Schools and Social Services.
- Appropriation of Revenue - Amherst County Public Schools
- Appropriation of Revenue - Social Services
- Tax Abatement
- Discussion on Private Roads
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
General
The council is reviewing several action items from a previous Joint Board of Supervisors meeting. Discussion includes standard operating guidelines (SOG), volunteer recruitment strategies, and ordinance updates.
- SOG Development Items 1-4
- Volunteer Recruitment Strategies
- EMS Volunteer Volunteering with the County
- Ordinance Update
General
The Amherst County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board met on April 8, 2024, to review monthly program participation and financial reports. The agenda included an update on Seminole Park construction and discussions regarding future programming and an EMS training room. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions were listed in the provided text.
- Seminole Park Construction Update
- EMS Training Room discussion
- Future Programming Update
- Monthly Program Participation Report
- Department Expenditure and Revenue Reports
Agricultural Committee
The Agriculture Committee will meet to receive a presentation from 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent Debbie Lester. The body will also discuss the County Fair and the committee's plan of work.
- Presentation by Debbie Lester, 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent
- Discussion regarding the County Fair
- Discussion of the plan of work
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda that includes appropriations for the Sheriff's Office, Public Schools, and Building Maintenance. The meeting also features a presentation on the Second Stage Annual Report and an update from the Emergency Services Council. New business includes a review of the VDOT Rural Rustic Six Year Road Plan and a discussion on tax abatement.
- Consent agenda: Appropriation of Revenue for Sheriff's Office
- Consent agenda: Appropriations for additional equipment for the Registrar's Office
- Consent agenda: Appropriation of Revenue for Amherst County Public Schools
- Consent agenda: Reallocation of Funds for Building Maintenance
- New Business: VDOT Rural Rustic Six Year Road Plan
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Service Authority Board
The Board will meet to discuss action items including the FY25 Budget and the Madison Heights Town Center. The meeting also includes a review of strategic planning and financial reports.
- FY25 Budget
- Madison Heights Town Center (Centre)
- Strategic Planning SOAR
- February 2024 Monthly Financial Report
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Amherst County Emergency Services Council is holding a special meeting to address several operational items. The body will discuss volunteer recruitment, EMS volunteering, and the development of a mission and value statement.
- Fire Training Facility discussion
- SOG Development
- Volunteer Recruitment Strategies
- EMS Volunteer volunteering with the County
- Proposed name change
General
The committee is meeting to review landscaping for the Amherst County and Gateway signs. Members will also review the 2023 annual report and the current budget.
- Landscaping for Amherst County Sign and Gateway Sign
- Route 29 BBC Annual Report for 2023
- Budget review
Planning Commission
The Amherst County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two specific items: a rezoning request for the Economic Development Authority of Amherst County and the Solar Ordinance 2024-1 along with the Amherst County Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting includes standard procedural steps such as citizen comments and approval of the agenda. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Public Hearing: Rezoning No. 2024-092 for the Economic Development Authority of Amherst County
- Public Hearing: Solar Ordinance 2024-1 and Amherst County Comprehensive Plan Update
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding a solar ordinance, a comprehensive plan update, and specific rezoning requests. The meeting also includes a school budget presentation and a briefing on landfill fees.
- Public hearing on Rezoning 2024-092 Economic Development of Amherst County
- Public hearing on Solar Ordinance 2024-1 and Comprehensive Plan Update
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-11 regarding MU-TND District and Access Roads
- School Budget Presentation
- Landfill Fees Briefing
Agricultural Committee
The Amherst County Agricultural Committee will meet to review presentations from two wrestling organizations. The committee will also discuss the County Fair.
- Presentation by Bruiser Wrestling Federation
- Presentation by Strong Style Pro Wrestling
- Discussion regarding the County Fair
- Approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes
General
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board will review an update from Hill Studios regarding the department's Master Plan. The board will also discuss construction at Seminole Park and the Easter Eggstravaganza.
- Hill Studios update on County Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan
- Construction update for Seminole Park
- Amherst County Schools Volunteer Day at Seminole Park
- Easter Eggstravaganza discussion
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget workshop to discuss revenue projections and the proposed budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the agenda contains no other business.
- Discussion of revenue projections
- Discussion of proposed budget
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct first readings for three ordinances and discuss new business including a purchase contract for Ambler Farm. The meeting includes a presentation from Horizon Behavioral Health and a request for Sheriff fleet vehicle funding.
- First read of Ordinance 2023-11 (MU-TND District and Access Roads), Ordinance 2024-1 (Solar), and Ordinance 2024-2 (Public Safety)
- Purchase contract for Ambler Farm
- FY2025 Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Renewal
- Gateway Entrance Sign Replacement
- Sheriff Appropriation Request for Fleet Vehicle Funding
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Service Authority Board
The Amherst County Service Authority Board will meet to review financial reports and take action on two infrastructure projects. The meeting includes discussions on water and sewer infrastructure and streambank stabilization.
- James River Streambank Stabilization Phase II
- CVTC Water and Sewer Infrastructure
General
The committee is meeting to discuss beautification grants and community signage. The agenda includes a budget review and the replacement of a maintenance position.
- Route 29 Beautification Mini-Grant for Andersons Country Market
- Discussion of Madison Heights Community Sign
- Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Grant Program
- Rt 29 BBC Maintenance Position Replacement
- Budget Review
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding several special exceptions and conditional rezonings. The meeting includes a comprehensive plan review for Piney River Solar LLC and a vendor selection for FY2025 employee medical insurance.
- Comprehensive Plan Review: Piney River Solar LLC
- Special Exception 2023-369: Piney River Solar LLC
- Utility Scale Solar Siting Agreement - 2024-041
- Conditional Rezoning requests from South Amherst Investments LLC and Russell Nixon
- FY2025 Employee Medical Insurance Vendor Selection
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Alexis Fisher. The body will also discuss code changes for solar installations and accessory dwelling units.
- Public hearing: 2024-032 Alexis Fisher
- Accessory Dwelling Unit code change
- Solar code change
General
The board will discuss the status of Seminole Park construction and review the Facility/Field use policy. The meeting also includes reports on program participation, expenditures, and revenue.
- Status of Seminole Park Construction
- Review of Facility/Field use policy
- Suspension of basketball participants
- Program Expenditure and Revenue Report
Agricultural Committee
The Agricultural Committee will meet to discuss the vision, goals, and planning for the 2024 Amherst County Fair. The body will also review a fair budget proposal and discuss committee vacancies.
- 2024 County Fair planning
- Fair Budget Proposal
- Committee Vacancies
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to review a study of the county's Fire and EMS services. The review covers organizational structure, training, budget, and service delivery, with potential revisions to the county ordinance and a possible name change. The board will discuss next steps after the review.
- Review of Amherst County Fire & EMS Study
- Potential revision to County Ordinance (Public Safety Section)
- Discussion of name change for Fire & EMS
- Development of SOG sub-group for training standards
- Discussion of annual audits and budget submissions
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget workshop. The session focuses on prioritization and the evaluation of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) final draft.
- Outside Agency/Non-Profit Prioritization
- Supplemental Prioritization
- CIP Evaluation for Final Draft
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to review several revenue appropriations and a deed of gift for Ambler Farm. The meeting includes a closed session to receive legal advice regarding solar energy projects.
- Revenue appropriations for the Sheriff's Office and Social Services
- Appropriation for LiveScan purchase and FY 2023 per diem settle up at Blue Ridge Regional Jail
- Amherst Presbyterian Church parking
- Deed of Gift for Ambler Farm
- Legal consultation regarding solar energy projects
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Service Authority Board
The Board will discuss a survey and design proposal for the Gateway Project and a required discrimination grievance policy for EPA funding. Members will also consider a VDH planning grant for a unidirectional flushing program.
- Gateway Project Survey and Design Proposal
- Discrimination Grievance Policy for EPA funding
- VDH Planning Grant for Unidirectional Flushing Program
- ACSA Commemorative Resolution ACSA-2024-CR-1
- December 2023 Financial Report
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Rt. 29 Business Beautification Committee will meet to discuss available grant funding and review the budget. The committee is also reviewing a revised mini grant application and a Madison Heights community sign.
- Amended Mini Grant Application
- Madison Heights Community Sign
- Available Grant Funding discussion
- Budget Review
Planning Commission
The Amherst County Planning Commission is meeting to consider proposed changes to the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) code and solar code, along with site plan updates. The meeting includes public comments and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Code Change
- Solar Code Change
- Site Plan Review
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on Ordinance 2023-11 regarding SE Multifamily Dwellings and several special exceptions and conditional rezonings. The consent agenda includes the appropriation of revenue for the Sheriff's Office and Social Services, as well as the evaluation of a Medical Insurance RFP. The meeting also includes reports from the County Administrator and County Attorney.
- Public Hearing: Ordinance 2023-11 SE Multifamily Dwellings
- Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning 2023-601 South Amherst Investments LLC
- Public Hearing: Conditional Rezoning 2023-559, 2023-561, and 2023-600 Russell Nixon
- Consent Agenda: Appropriation of Revenue - Sheriff's Office
- Consent Agenda: Appropriation of Revenue - Social Services
Board of Supervisors
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget workshop to discuss and prioritize funding for outside agencies and non-profits, review supplemental prioritization, and evaluate the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for a final draft. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.
- Discussion of outside agency and non-profit funding priorities
- Review of supplemental budget prioritization
- Evaluation of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for final draft
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Amherst County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a potential code change for administrative variances and review training materials. The board will also set its 2024 meeting dates and approve minutes from a 2019 meeting. No public hearings or specific applications are listed.
- Discussion of code change for administrative variances
- Discussion on BZA training material
- Approval of 2024 meeting dates
- Approval of minutes for October 3, 2019
General
The Amherst County Emergency Services Council is meeting to elect 2024 officers, discuss a joint end-of-year banquet, and review progress on the fire training facility. The agenda includes approval of the October 2023 minutes and time for public comment.
- Election of 2024 officers
- Joint end-of-year banquet
- Fire training facility update
- Approval of October 11, 2023 meeting minutes
Agricultural Committee
The committee will review minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes a report from the Fair Committee and a planning session regarding 2024 operations.
- Fair Committee Meeting
- 2024 Planning Session
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to discuss a conservation easement. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.
- Consideration of a conservation easement
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
General
The Amherst County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Development Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the administrator's report on participation and finances, and discuss updates on the department masterplan, a recreation specialist position, and Seminole Park construction. New business includes an open house, Easter Egg Hunt, and an athletic facility/fields use agreement.
- Department Masterplan Update
- Recreation Specialist Position Update
- Seminole Park Construction Update
- Athletic Facility/Fields Use Agreement
- Monthly Revenue and Expenditure report
General
The committee is meeting to discuss goals and new ideas for 2024. Members will review the budget and approve the meeting schedule for the upcoming year.
- Approval of 2024 meeting dates
- Budget review
- Discussion of 2024 goals and new ideas
- Review of most recent planting date
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet for a budget workshop. The discussion will focus on the FY25 Supplemental Budget and the FY25 Capital Improvement Plan.
- FY25 Supplemental Budget Workshop
- FY25 Capital Improvement Plan
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will elect officers, appoint liaisons, and adopt rules of procedure for 2024. The body will also consider a first reading of an ordinance regarding multifamily dwellings and discuss additional positions for the Sheriff's Office.
- Ordinance 2023-11 SE Multifamily Dwellings (First Read)
- Appropriation of additional library grant funds
- Sheriff's Office additional positions
- Election of officers and appointment of liaisons for 2024
Service Authority Board
The Board will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, appoint a Treasurer, and set the 2024 meeting schedule. Members will also address action items regarding the Gateway Sanitary Sewer Project, LEAP funding, and the Strategic Plan.
- Election of 2024 Board Chair and Vice-Chair
- Appointment of 2024 Treasurer
- Gateway Sanitary Sewer Project
- LEAP Funding
- Strategic Plan
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Service Authority Board
The Amherst County Service Authority Board is meeting for a planning session to discuss 2024 priorities, followed by a citizen comment period. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.
- 2024 ACSA Board Planning Session
- Citizen Concerns / Comments