Campbell County, VA

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two public hearing items scheduled for the October 6, 2026 Board meeting. They will review a request to rezone a property at Depot Road and English Tavern Road from Agricultural to Residential Single-Family for a 138-lot subdivision, and a special use permit for keeping agricultural animals at 5968 Dearborn Road. The commission will also consider minutes from the July 27 meeting and discuss attendance.

• Rezoning request PL-26-118: 138-lot subdivision at Depot Road and English Tavern Road (tax map parcel 23-A-70) from Agricultural to Residential Single-Family
• Special use permit PL-26-156: keeping agricultural animals at 5968 Dearborn Road (tax map parcels 41D-1-14 and 41D-1-15)
• Minutes from July 27, 2026 regular meeting
• Commissioner meeting attendance discussion (9/28/26)

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine election administration, including approving minutes, setting ballot quantities for the November General Election, and receiving updates on new voting equipment. They will also recap the August Primary, discuss training topics and Logic & Accuracy (L&A) dates for November, and address ADA compliance for polling locations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Ballot quantity for November General Election
• Update on new voting equipment
• Recap of August Primary
• ADA Compliance 2026 for Polling Locations
• Polo shirts for election officers

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approving the agenda, minutes, and financial reports. Members will also review FY27 budget allocations, receive staff updates on audit responses and a fuel agreement extension, and hear a report from the Campbell County Board of Supervisors.

• Approval of financial report and payment of bills
• Review of FY27 Budget Allocations
• Audit responses update
• Fuel agreement extension discussion
• Campbell County BOS report from 08/04/26 meeting

Broadband Authority

The Campbell County Broadband Authority will meet to approve minutes, receive project updates from Riverstreet and Firefly, and hear from utility partners. Immediately after, the Board of Supervisors will convene to discuss Flock cameras with the Sheriff's Office.

• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2026
• Project updates from Riverstreet and Firefly
• Updates from Southside Electric Cooperative, Appalachian Power, VDOT, and Dominion Energy
• Discussion on Flock cameras with Sheriff's Office

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will first meet as the Broadband Authority to review project updates from Riverstreet and Firefly, along with updates from utility partners. Following that, the Board will reconvene to discuss Flock cameras with the Sheriff's Office. The agenda is mostly discussion and updates, with no formal votes or public hearings listed.

• Broadband project updates: Riverstreet, Firefly
• Agency updates: Southside Electric Cooperative, Appalachian Power, VDOT, Dominion Energy
• Discussion of Flock cameras with Sheriff's Office

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board will meet to determine the validity of provisional ballots from the August 4, 2026, Primary Election. A canvass of votes for the same election will follow the provisional ballot meeting.

• Determination of validity for provisional ballots from the August 4, 2026 Primary Election
• Canvass of votes for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election

The Campbell County Electoral Board met on August 5 and 10, 2026, to canvass provisional ballots. After a closed session, the board unanimously voted to accept 17 provisional ballots and reject 2. The meeting was adjourned after the vote.

• Accepted 17 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 2 provisional ballots (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several land-use permits and a Comprehensive Plan update. The body will also review financial support for the Brookneal-Campbell County Airport and various administrative appointments.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the updated Comprehensive Plan
• Special use permit request for a tourist house at 1562 Bethany Road
• Special use permit request for a contractor equipment storage yard at 782 Candlers Mountain Road
• Proposed $20,000 for wetlands evaluation and survey of the Yellow Branch property
• County Attorney invoice for $10,388.85

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board is meeting to enter a closed session to discuss voting systems security and conduct the General Registrar's yearly evaluation. After the closed session, the board will affirm the matters discussed and adjourn. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session to review voting systems security
• General Registrar's yearly evaluation

The Campbell County Electoral Board met in closed session to conduct the annual performance evaluation of the General Registrar and to approve the 2026 voting systems security plan. Both actions passed unanimously. The board then affirmed that only personnel and security matters were discussed in closed session and adjourned.

• Conducted annual performance evaluation of General Registrar (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 voting systems security plan (unanimous)
• Affirmed closed session covered only personnel and security matters (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings to consider updates to the county's Comprehensive Plan and a specific rezoning request. These items are scheduled for subsequent Board meetings in August and September.

• PL-26-000: Comprehensive Plan updates to Chapters 1, 4, 5, and 10
• PL-26-154: Request to rezone 383 Village Highway from Business – General Commercial to Residential – Single Family

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority will consider entering a closed session to discuss the CliMB Loan Application, citing competition or bargaining concerns. The board will also receive updates on leases at 265 and 293 Ewing Drive, hear a new brand presentation, and consider authorizing a search for legal services.

• Closed session per §2.2-3711(A)(6) to discuss CliMB Loan Application involving public funds
• Update on lease at 265 Ewing Drive
• Project update and prospect activity for 293 Ewing Drive
• New Brand Presentation by Economic Development Staff
• Permission to advertise for legal services procurement

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will vote on several items, including a VDOT request to designate Route 762 (Tip Lane) as a Rural Rustic Road and a recommendation to proceed with a $45 million renovation of Altavista Combined School. They will also decide how to handle rough grading for a potential EMS facility near Colonial Highway and Dennis Riddle Drive, consider a 9.3% pay increase for two Treasurer staff costing $10,227, and approve appropriations, a County Attorney invoice, grant resolutions, and a contract with Westwood Professional Services for Seneca Park master planning.

• Approve VDOT’s request to designate Route 762 (Tip Lane) as a Rural Rustic Road
• Authorize $45 million construction budget for Altavista Combined School renovations
• Choose grading option for the EMS facility site at Colonial Highway and Dennis Riddle Drive
• Approve a 9.3% salary increase for two Treasurer staff at a total cost of $10,227.00
• Award contract to Westwood Professional Services for Seneca Park master planning and due diligence

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority will meet to approve financial reports and bills. The body will discuss the 2025 audit, responses for auditing services, and the status of a fuel sale agreement.

• 2025 Audit
• Responses to request for auditing services
• Fuel Sale Agreement Status
• Brookneal notice to leave partnership
• Mower repairs

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss a draft Industrial‑Intensive (I‑I) zoning district that would permit Small Modular Reactor (SMR) facilities as a by‑right use. Staff recommends adopting the new district and outlines required public hearings and regulatory oversight. The discussion follows a May 19 presentation by Appalachian Power on locating an SMR at its Joshua Falls property off Mt. Athos Road.

• Proposed Industrial‑Intensive (I‑I) zoning district to add SMR facilities as permitted uses
• Public hearing process: two hearings, one before the Planning Commission and one before the Board
• Regulatory oversight to include NRC, FERC, EPA, SCC, VDEM and other agencies
• Minimum lot width 75 ft, front setback 50 ft, no minimum acreage or height limit

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several special use permits and a road vacation request. The body is also reviewing a staff-initiated proposal to rezone all manufactured housing properties to dense urban designations. Additionally, the commission will discuss a semi-annual zoning code update and the FY26 summary report.

• County-wide rezoning of Residential – Manufactured Housing to Residential – Dense Urban (PL-26-132)
• Special use permit for contractor’s equipment storage yard at 782 Candlers Mountain Road (PL-26-108)
• Special use permit for a tourist house at 1562 Bethany Road (PL-26-109)
• Request to vacate a 50’ unopened road off Oak Grove Drive (PL-26-024)
• Semi-Annual Code Update to Chapter 22 (Zoning) (PL-26-000)

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a tourist house and a contractor's equipment storage yard with specific conditions. The commission also recommended the vacation of an unopened road. All three matters will proceed to the Board of Supervisors on August 4, 2026.

• Recommended approval of PL-26-024 to vacate a 50-foot unopened road off Oak Grove Drive (7-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-26-108 for a contractor’s equipment storage yard at 782 Candlers Mountain Road with conditions: max 5 trucks, visual buffering, and trucks 100 feet from wells (5-2)
• Recommended approval of PL-26-109 for a tourist house at 1562 Bethany Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority and the Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss several agenda items. Topics include an update on CEDS goals, a proposed IDA building in Seneca Commerce Park, the Yellow Branch development parcel, and the Residential Tax Rehabilitation Program. The meeting will also include general discussion before adjourning.

• CEDS Goals Update
• IDA Building in Seneca Commerce Park
• Yellow Branch Development Parcel
• Residential Tax Rehab Program

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Industrial Development Authority will hold a joint meeting. The session includes updates on CEDS goals and discussions regarding specific development projects and a tax program.

• IDA Building in Seneca Commerce Park
• Yellow Branch Development Parcel
• Residential Tax Rehab Program
• CEDS Goals Update

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board will discuss relocating the Brookville Precinct and finalize ballot quantities, training dates and topics, and logic and accuracy (L&A) testing for the August Primary. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Discussion on moving Brookville Precinct
• Ballot quantity for August Primary
• Training dates and topics for August Primary
• L&A dates for August Primary
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2026

The Campbell County Electoral Board unanimously approved using an alternate building on the Timberlake Baptist Church campus for the November general election, while the August primary will remain at the normal location. The board also approved ordering ballots for 60% of registered voters for the August primary, with 30% allocated per party, and set training and testing dates. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved alternate Brookville precinct site for November election (unanimous)
• Approved ballot order for 60% of registered voters for August primary (unanimous)
• Set training for Chiefs/Assistant Chiefs on July 28 at 6:00 pm
• Scheduled logic & accuracy testing for non-CAP machines on July 7 at 8:00 am

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a state-mandated bonus for employees and a potential increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax. The meeting includes public hearings on a private school permit, a residential rezoning, and a health department lease extension.

• Proposed 2% bonus for all full-time employees with a net county cost of $285,616
• Proposed Transient Occupancy Tax rate increase from 2% to 7%
• Special use permit request for a PreK-12 private school at 16021 Leesville Road
• Rezoning request for a quadplex at E. Overbrook Road
• Lease extension for the Health Department at 116 Kabler Lane at $79,288.32 per year

The Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a PreK-12 private school and a rezoning request for a senior quadplex. The Board also authorized a public hearing for upcoming County Code amendments and presented a new county brand.

• Approved special use permit for Onward Christian Academy private school at 16021 Leesville Road (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of E. Overbrook Road parcel from Residential Single-Family to Residential Multi-Family for a quadplex (7-0)
• Authorized staff to advertise County Code amendments for a July 21 public hearing (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 24, April 7, and April 21, 2026 meetings (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting. The agenda contains no listed old business, subdivision matters, or items from the planner.

• Approval of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of meeting attendance for June 22, 2026

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal‑Campbell County Airport Authority will consider approval of the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes and the financial report, including payment of bills. It will discuss proposed changes to staff meeting schedules, provide updates on airport projects, and review items such as mower maintenance and the 2025 audit. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on May 20, 2026 at the Citizen Services Building in Rustburg.

• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting
• Approve the financial report
• Authorize payment of outstanding bills
• Discuss proposed staff meeting schedule changes
• Review mower maintenance and the 2025 audit

Planning Commission

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are meeting to review planning matters. The agenda includes a Comprehensive Plan update and a Future Land Use Map amendment.

• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Future Land Use Map Amendment
• Site Plans & PEC review
• Appearance by Rob Mann, External Affairs Manager for AEP

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting. The body will discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update and a Future Land Use Map Amendment.

• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Future Land Use Map Amendment
• Site Plans & PEC
• Appearance by Rob Mann, External Affairs Manager for AEP

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held a joint work session. The Board directed staff to evaluate amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning ordinance to establish a regulatory framework for a potential Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear facility at the Joshua Falls site, with public hearings required before any final action. The Board also agreed to have Supervisor Carwile draft a letter to the Commonwealth's Attorney regarding enforcement of proposed state firearms regulations. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve remote participation for a Planning Commissioner and to adjourn.

• Approved Commissioner Hedges's remote participation request (5-0)
• Directed staff to evaluate Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendments for SMR facility
• Agreed to draft letter to Commonwealth's Attorney on firearms enforcement
• Adjourned Planning Commission at 7:13 p.m. (5-0)
• Adjourned Board meeting at 7:21 p.m. (7-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is meeting to discuss the relocation of the Brookville Precinct and new election laws. The board will also address logistics for the August Primary, including ballot quantities and training dates.

• Moving of Brookville Precinct
• Discussion of new election laws
• Ballot quantity for August Primary
• Training and L&A dates for August Primary
• Discussion of April Special Election

The Electoral Board unanimously approved a motion to obtain ballots equal to 10% of current registered voters for the August primary and to review the ballot situation again at the June meeting. The Board also unanimously tabled the April special election discussion until June, approved testing CAP machines on June 16, and approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved obtaining ballots equal to 10% of registered voters for August primary (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of the April special election until June meeting (unanimous)
• Approved testing CAP machines on June 16, 2026 at 8:00 am (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 14, 22, and 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 5, 2026 at 10:30 am (unanimous)
• Adopted new election law information (informational, no vote)
• Planned site visit to Timberlake Baptist Church for new polling place (informational, no vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will meet jointly with the School Board to discuss capital needs and priorities for Altavista Combined School. The meeting will include a facility walkthrough and is not being streamed or recorded.

• Joint meeting with Campbell County School Board
• Discussion of Capital Needs & Priorities at Altavista Combined School
• Review of Altavista Facility Needs
• Facility Tour/Walkthrough
• Meeting not streamed or video recorded

The Board of Supervisors and School Board reviewed a feasibility study for Altavista Combined School (ACS) estimating renovation costs between $33 million and $34.5 million. Following a facility tour, the boards decided to create a dedicated ad hoc committee to plan the project. No final budget or construction contract was approved.

• Established ad hoc committee for Altavista project (Consensus)
• Appointed Chairman Lawton and Supervisor Brown to the Altavista ad hoc committee
• Appointed School Board members Mr. Mattox and Mrs. Tanner to the Altavista ad hoc committee

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several routine items, including approval of the county’s appropriations and payment of a $20,188.70 invoice to the County Attorney. Staff will seek authorization to conduct a topographic survey and develop a grading plan for the proposed Public Safety Station near Wards Road and Colonial Highway. The Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution for the VDOT six‑year secondary road improvement plan covering FY2027‑2032. Additional items include reviews of multiple special‑use permit and rezoning requests.

• Approve the appropriations package as presented
• Approve the County Attorney invoice for $20,188.70
• Authorize a topographic survey and grading plan for the Public Safety Station at Wards Road and Colonial Highway
• Conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution for the VDOT Six‑Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan (FY2027‑2032)
• Review and recommend approval of a special‑use permit for a 135‑ft telecommunications tower at 10566 Brookneal Highway

The Board of Supervisors approved a topographic survey and grading plan for a future public safety facility near Wards Road and Colonial Highway. They also approved several budget appropriations, a legal invoice, and multiple board appointments.

• Authorized topographic survey and grading plan for public safety facility near Wards Road and Colonial Highway (7-0)
• Approved $11,635 transfer from Advertising to Library Administration (7-0)
• Appropriated $52,967 to County Vehicle Replacement via insurance recoveries (7-0)
• Appropriated $2,331.44 and $4,000 to E-911 System via VITA Educational Grants (7-0)
• Approved $20,188.70 payment to County Attorney (7-0)
• Reappointed Thomas Vaughan to Industrial Development Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Jackie Mendez and reappointed Linda Grubba to Social Services Board (7-0)
• Appointed Crystal Smith to Building Code and Fire Prevention Code Boards of Appeals (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for a private school and a residential rezoning request. The body will also consider a zoning code update and a street name change.

• PL-26-055: Special use permit for a PreK-12 private school at 16021 Leesville Road
• PL-26-064: Rezoning of E. Overbrook Road from Residential Single-Family to Residential Multi-Family for a quadplex
• PL-26-000: Code Update to Chapter 22 – Zoning
• Request to change street name from 'Chambers Lane' to 'Joyce Marie Way'

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board will meet to determine the validity of provisional ballots from the April 21, 2026 Special Election. A canvass of the votes from that election will follow the provisional ballot meeting.

• Determination of provisional ballot validity for the April 21, 2026 Special Election
• Canvass of votes for the April 21, 2026 Special Election

The Electoral Board entered closed session twice to discuss voter privacy and personnel matters, both times unanimously. After the sessions, the Board accepted 126 provisional ballots. All motions mentioned were passed unanimously.

• Entered closed session to address voter privacy (unanimous)
• Paused provisional meeting (unanimous)
• Conducted canvas of provisional ballots (no vote)
• Returned to closed session for voter privacy and personnel issues (unanimous)
• Affirmed closed‑session topics were limited to voter privacy and personnel (unanimous)
• Accepted 126 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will approve the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting, receive updates on the Riverstreet, Firefly, and Shentel projects, and hear a presentation on a proposed 100,000‑square‑foot building, including its construction timeline and price. Staff will request two closed‑session entries: one to consult legal counsel about possible litigation involving the Region 2000 Services Authority, and another to discuss the award of a public contract that involves public funds.

• Approve minutes (MINUTES - 2.17.26.PDF)
• Project updates: Riverstreet, Firefly, Shentel
• Presentation on 100,000 sq ft building project – timeline and price
• Closed session request to consult legal on possible litigation for Region 2000 Services Authority
• Closed session request to discuss award of a public contract involving public funds

The Board approved spending up to $900,000 from the Unassigned Fund Balance to buy a new fire engine for the Altavista Fire Department. It also authorized a solicited PPEA proposal for a new animal shelter not to exceed $4 million and appointed Lisa A. Moore to the Central Virginia Community College Board. Several closed‑meeting sessions were convened and certified, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

• Entered closed meeting at 7:34 p.m. (vote 7‑0)
• Entered second closed meeting at 8:47 p.m. (vote 6‑1)
• Returned to open session at 8:56 p.m. (vote 7‑0)
• Authorized PPEA proposal for new animal shelter up to $4 M (vote 7‑0)
• Appointed Lisa A. Moore to Central Virginia Community College Board (vote 7‑0)
• Authorized up to $900,000 from UFB to purchase fire engine for Altavista Fire Department (vote 7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 p.m. (vote 7‑0)

Broadband Authority

The Broadband Authority will provide project updates before the body reconvenes as the Board of Supervisors. The Board will review the construction timeline and pricing for a 100,000 square foot building project. Closed sessions are requested to discuss litigation and a public contract award.

• Broadband project updates for Riverstreet, Firefly, and Shentel
• Presentation on 100,000 square foot building project timeline and price
• Closed session regarding Region 2000 Services Authority litigation
• Closed session regarding the award of a public contract

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal‑Campbell County Airport Authority will consider approving the minutes from its March 18, 2026 meeting. It will also review and approve the latest financial report and authorize payment of outstanding bills. Staff updates will cover a Skid‑Steer settlement, additional mower insurance, mowing schedules, and fuel purchases. Project updates and manager/chairman reports will be discussed.

• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting
• Approve the financial report
• Authorize payment of outstanding bills
• Discuss settlement of Skid‑Steer equipment
• Review additional mower insurance and fuel purchases