Campbell County public meetings in 2021
51 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will meet to receive an update from financial advisors Davenport & Company and hear local revenue projections for fiscal year 2023. The meeting is largely informational, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Update from financial advisors Davenport & Company
- Local revenue projections for FY23
The Board of Supervisors heard an updated plan of finance for school facility projects, focusing on the Brookville attendance zone. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed funding options, including a potential $83 million commitment, and agreed to gather more information on maintenance budgets, redistricting, and available property. The meeting was informational, with no votes taken.
- No formal votes taken; discussion only on school facility plan
- Agreed to seek more info on school maintenance budget, redistricting, and property availability
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will consider approving $241,900 in incentives for a Home2 Suites hotel on Simons Run and $841,650 for BWX Technologies' expansion at Mt. Athos. They will also hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and a semi-annual code update. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, appointments, and a closed session for legal and property matters.
- Approve $241,900 incentive for J&N Hotels, LLC for Home2 Suites on Simons Run
- Approve $841,650 incentive for BWX Technologies expansion at Mt. Athos
- Public hearing: Rezone 6.108 acres at 1490 Waterlick Road to Industrial-Heavy for mulching business
- Public hearing: Rezone 1.493 acres on Red House Road to Residential-Single Family for subdivision
- Approve county attorney invoice of $20,464.42
The Board of Supervisors denied a rezoning request (PL-21-153) to change 6.108 acres at 1490 Waterlick Road from Agricultural to Industrial-Heavy for a mulching and grinding business, despite the applicant's proffers. The Board approved a separate rezoning (PL-21-162) on Red House Road from Agricultural to Residential-Single Family for a two-home subdivision, with the remaining land donated to Rustburg Dixie Softball. The Board also approved $1,083,550 in economic development incentives for J & N Hotels LLC and BWX Technologies Inc., and adopted a semi-annual code update including new dangerous dog regulations and a vehicle license fee due date change.
- Denied rezoning PL-21-153 at 1490 Waterlick Road for mulching business (7-0)
- Approved rezoning PL-21-162 on Red House Road for single-family subdivision (7-0)
- Approved $241,900 incentive for J & N Hotels LLC Home2 Suites (7-0)
- Approved $841,650 incentive for BWX Technologies Inc. expansion (7-0)
- Adopted semi-annual code update with dangerous dog rules and fee changes (7-0)
- Authorized legal proceedings to abate public nuisance at 249 Wileman Road (6-1)
- Authorized legal proceedings to abate public nuisance at 7704 Village Highway and 2022 Chellis Ford Road (7-0)
- Reappointed J.P. Coates and Scott Blankinship to boards (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
The Campbell County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider several special use permits and a code update. The most significant item is a request by INGENCO Wholesale Power, LLC, on behalf of Region 2000 Services Authority, for a special use permit to build and operate a landfill gas-to-energy facility on industrially zoned property at 1099 Livestock Road. The commission will also review two requests for additional dwelling units on existing properties, and a semi-annual code update to subdivision and zoning chapters. These matters are scheduled for upcoming Board meetings.
- Special use permit for landfill gas-to-energy facility at 1099 Livestock Road (PL-21-174)
- Special use permit for additional dwelling unit at 1003 Browns Mill Road (PL-21-189)
- Special use permit for additional dwelling unit at 420 Mt Vista Drive (PL-21-193)
- Semi-annual code update to Chapter 21 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 22 (Zoning)
The Campbell County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special use permit for a landfill gas-to-energy facility on a leased two-acre portion of property at 1099 Livestock Road. The commission also recommended approval of two special use permits for additional dwelling units at 1003 Browns Mill Road and 420 Mt. Vista Drive, and a semi-annual code update to include aunt, uncle, niece, and nephew as immediate family in Chapter 21 (Subdivisions). All recommendations will go to the Board of Supervisors for final action.
- Recommended approval of PL-21-174: special use permit for a landfill gas-to-energy facility (six-megawatt capacity) on a leased two-acre portion at 1099 Livestock Road.
- Recommended approval of PL-21-189: special use permit for an additional dwelling unit within the existing single-family dwelling at 1003 Browns Mill Road.
- Recommended approval of PL-21-193: special use permit for an additional dwelling unit in the basement of the single-family dwelling at 420 Mt. Vista Drive.
- Recommended approval of PL-21-000: semi-annual code update to include aunt, uncle, niece, and nephew as immediate family in Chapter 21 (Subdivisions).
- Appointed Michael S. Condrey as 2022 Chairman of the Planning Commission.
- Appointed K. William Kirk as 2022 Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission.
- Appointed Megan E. Wright as 2022 Secretary of the Planning Commission.
- Approved minutes from the October 25, 2021 meeting.
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority
The Authority will review the October 20, 2021, meeting minutes and receive reports from the Airport Manager regarding DOAV and FAA updates. The agenda also includes discussions on hunting permissions and fuel farm operations.
- Approval of October 20, 2021, meeting minutes
- Airport Manager’s report on DOAV and FAA reporting
- Discussion regarding hunting permission for Ryley Mathews
- Review of financial reports and payment of bills
- Staff updates on fuel farm operations and airport closures
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors is meeting to receive an update from their financial advisors, Davenport & Company, followed by board discussion. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific action items listed.
- Update from financial advisors Davenport & Company
- Board discussion
The Board received an update from financial advisor David Rose on a long-term plan of finance for school facility projects, including a proposed Phase 1 costing $88.6 million to address the Brookville attendance area. No formal decisions were made; the Board agreed to revisit the plan at the December 14 budget work session. The County will need to borrow $5.5 million to complete Rustburg Middle School.
- Deferred school facilities plan discussion to December 14 meeting
- Heard financial update on Phase 1 and Phase 2 school projects
- Noted need to borrow $5.5 million for Rustburg Middle School
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for about 71 acres on Colonial Highway in Rustburg, proposing commercial, townhome, and single-family uses. The board will also consider consent items including a $13,733.15 county attorney invoice, new mowing contracts, a fee waiver for the St. Jude Dream Home, and a resolution seeking disaster designation due to dry weather. Additionally, the board will discuss a proposed 2022 legislative agenda and a noise ordinance exception for a private event.
- Rezoning PL-21-120: 7.40 acres to Business-General Commercial, 64.03 acres to Residential-Multi Family, 0.864 acres to Residential-Multi Family on Colonial Highway, Rustburg
- County attorney invoice for $13,733.15 for services Sept 22-Oct 19, 2021
- Mowing contracts: Derrick's (Zones 1-3) and Connor & Connor (Zone 4) with annual bids $25,395, $17,100, $17,100, $18,420
- Waiver of land disturbance and building permit fees for St. Jude Dream Home in Trent's Landing
- Resolution asking Governor to designate Campbell County as a disaster area due to dry weather and high temperatures
The Board approved a rezoning request by Jamey White for Luke 10:27 LLC, changing about 71 acres on Colonial Highway from Agricultural to Business-General Commercial and Residential-Multi Family, and a portion from Business-General Commercial to Residential-Multi Family, to allow a mixed-use development with commercial uses, townhomes, and single-family homes. The vote was 5-0 with one abstention (Watts) and one absence (Hardie). The Board also adopted the 2022 Legislative Agenda, approved a noise ordinance exception, and authorized participation in opioid settlement agreements.
- Approved rezoning PL-21-120 for mixed-use development on Colonial Highway (5-0, Watts abstained)
- Adopted 2022 Legislative Agenda (6-0)
- Approved exception to noise ordinance for event at 327 Midgett Farm Road until 11:00 p.m. (6-0)
- Approved 'Watch for Children' sign on Terrace Hill Drive (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including appropriations, mowing services, and drought disaster resolution (6-0)
- Authorized advertising for Campbell County Code updates (6-0)
- Approved participation in Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and settlement MOU (6-0)
- Entered closed meeting for legal and economic development matters (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Industrial Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority will review financial reports and project updates. The body is scheduled to discuss the Simplimatic lease renewal and a proposed 2022 meeting schedule.
- Simplimatic lease renewal
The Industrial Development Authority approved the 2022 Simplimatic lease as drafted, which includes a one-year lease option with two- or three-year options and a 3% rent increase for each of the first three years. The board also approved the minutes from August 26, 2021, and discussed project updates, including the first Start Small Campbell grant and the Tru by Hilton incentives check. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.
- Approved Simplimatic lease renewal with 3% annual rent increase (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 26, 2021 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, all scheduled for the November 4th Board of Supervisors meeting. The requests include a mixed-use development on Colonial Highway, a heavy industrial use on Waterlick Road, and a single-family subdivision on Red House Road. The commission will also discuss short-term rentals and a fall code update.
- PL-21-120: Rezone parcels on Colonial Highway to General Commercial and Multi-Family for mixed-use development (townhomes, single-family, commercial)
- PL-21-153: Rezone 1490 Waterlick Road to Heavy Industrial for mulching/grinding business (6.108 acres)
- PL-21-162: Rezone Red House Road parcel to Single-Family Residential for subdivision
- Discussion on short-term rentals (Board of Supervisors)
- Fall code update summary for Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances
The Campbell County Planning Commission recommended approval of three rezoning requests. The largest, PL-21-120, would allow a mixed-use development with commercial space, 463 townhomes, and 46 single-family homes on about 75 acres. The commission also recommended approval of a rezoning for a mulching business and a small residential subdivision, and discussed the Board of Supervisors' decision to keep short-term rental rules unchanged.
- Recommended approval of PL-21-120, rezoning ~75 acres to Business-General Commercial and Residential-Multi Family for mixed-use development (7-0)
- Recommended approval of PL-21-153, rezoning 6.108 acres at 1490 Waterlick Road to Industrial-Heavy for mulching/grinding business (5-2, Condrey and Monroe opposed)
- Recommended approval of PL-21-162, rezoning 1.493 acres to Residential-Single Family for subdivision (6-0, Kirk abstained)
- Approved minutes from September 27, 2021 meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting to discuss short-term rental regulations, with a presentation by the Director of Community Development followed by board discussion. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of short-term rental regulations
- Presentation by Paul Harvey, Director of Community Development
The Board discussed short-term rental regulations but made no changes, keeping the current approach. It also directed staff to remove a proposed zoning code change related to short-term rentals from the next code update. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.
- Consensus to make no changes to short-term rental regulations
- Directed removal of proposed code change on short-term rentals from December update
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will review preliminary FY2021 financial statements and decide how to allocate reverted funds, including $2.1 million for school maintenance and $908,130 for economic development incentives. The board will also hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and one special use permit, and consider relocating the Otter River Precinct polling place due to mold issues at the current church.
- Assign $2,109,920 to Future School Maintenance, $908,130 to Economic Development Incentives, $2,118,971 to Debt Service/Capital Needs
- Rezone 1.85 acres at 1665 Calohan Road to General Commercial for mini-storage and 1.82 acres to Multi-Family for duplexes
- Rezone 90 acres on Spicer Road from Residential to Agricultural
- Special use permit for towing business at 644 Dearing Ford Road
- Relocate Otter River Precinct polling place from Penuel Baptist Church to Calvary Baptist Church
The Board approved the FY2021 preliminary financial statements and assigned year-end funds to school maintenance, economic development incentives, debt service, and capital needs, and endorsed one-time projects including a new animal shelter. The Board denied a rezoning request at 1665 Calohan Road for a mini-storage warehouse and duplexes, and approved several other rezoning and special use permit requests. A $3,000 bonus for sworn Sheriff's Office positions was authorized, and the Otter River polling place was relocated.
- Approved FY2021 preliminary financial statements and year-end fund assignments (7-0)
- Denied rezoning at 1665 Calohan Road for mini-storage warehouse and duplexes (7-0)
- Approved rezoning on Spicer Road from Residential to Agricultural (7-0)
- Approved rezoning and special use permit for towing business at 644 Dearing Ford Road (7-0)
- Denied special use permit for tourist house on Mt. Vista Drive (6-1)
- Authorized $3,000 bonus for sworn Sheriff's Office positions (7-0)
- Approved relocation of Otter River polling place to Calvary Baptist Church (7-0)
- Declared surplus and authorized sale of 0.864-acre parcel to Luke 10:27, LLC for $10,000 (6-0, Watts abstained)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Planning Commission
The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two proposed subdivisions, discuss potential code changes for rooming houses and tourist houses, and receive a status update on the Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.
- Grace Crossing: 7-lot subdivision on Hawkins Road, Spring Hill Election District, owned by C. Alvin Watts & Jason D. Watts
- Village Drive Development: 61-lot subdivision off Village Drive, Sunburst Election District, owned by 21886 Timberlake LLC
- Discussion of potential code changes for rooming houses/tourist houses
- Status update on Comprehensive Plan update
The Campbell County Planning Commission approved two subdivisions: a 7-lot project called Grace Crossing on Hawkins Road and a 61-lot development off Village Drive. The commission also discussed potential changes to short-term rental regulations, focusing on tourist houses, and reached a consensus to recommend a 300-foot setback between dwellings and a visible registration requirement.
- Approved 7-lot subdivision Grace Crossing on Hawkins Road (6-0)
- Approved 61-lot subdivision Village Drive Development off Village Drive (6-0)
- Consensus to recommend 300-foot dwelling-to-dwelling setback for tourist houses
- Consensus to consider registration visible from road and in advertisements for tourist houses
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority
The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and bill payments. They will also discuss selecting a fuel system supplier and receive staff updates on the PPEA policy. Public comment is invited.
- Approve minutes from August 25, 2021
- Approve financial report and payment of bills
- Discussion of fuel system supplier
- Staff update on PPEA policy
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will receive updates on the new Rustburg Middle School and the Public Safety Regional Radio Project, then enter a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition, as allowed by Virginia law.
- New Rustburg Middle School project update
- Public Safety Regional Radio Project update
- Closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition
The Board received updates on the new Rustburg Middle School construction, which is on schedule for completion by August 2022, and the Regional Radio System project, expected to finish in summer 2022. The Board then voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition or disposition, and later certified the closed meeting complied with Virginia law. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved entering a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition or disposition (unanimous).
- Approved returning to open session after the closed meeting (unanimous).
- Adopted a certificate certifying the closed meeting complied with Virginia law (unanimous).
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. (unanimous).
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will decide on several key items: authorizing VATI broadband grant applications with local matching funds, approving FY2021 carryover requests totaling over $5 million across funds, and ratifying a utility partnership for the Yellow Branch area. They will also hold public hearings on declaring surplus property and updating the county code for twice-a-year tax collection.
- Authorize VATI broadband grant applications with Firefly, Riverstreet, and Shentel
- Approve carryover requests: $1,223,232.19 General Fund, $3,580,081.41 CIP, $261,819.02 Solid Waste
- Ratify Yellow Branch utilities project: $1,528,000 transfer to IDA, $1,296,000 infrastructure
- Public hearing to declare two surplus parcels (assessed $300 and $11,000) for auction
- Public hearing on code amendments for twice-a-year tax collection starting 2022
The Board approved moving forward with broadband grant applications for Firefly, Riverstreet, and Shentel, committing local funds including ARP money. It also ratified a sewer construction and real estate purchase agreement for the Yellow Branch area, with Supervisor Watts abstaining. Additionally, the Board approved carryover and encumbrance requests, declared two surplus properties for auction, enacted code changes for twice-a-year tax collection, and approved recycling container purchases and road project resolutions.
- Approved broadband grant applications and local fund commitment (7-0)
- Ratified sewer construction and real estate purchase agreement for Yellow Branch (6-0, Watts abstained)
- Approved FY2021-22 carryover and encumbrance requests (7-0)
- Declared two surplus properties for auction (7-0)
- Enacted code changes for twice-a-year tax collection (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 5 recycling containers and Elite Recycling contract (7-0)
- Adopted resolutions of support for Smoky Hollow Road and Melody Lane (7-0)
- Authorized staff to gather signage options for zoning hearings (6-1, Watts opposed)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Broadband Authority
The Campbell County Broadband Authority will meet via Zoom to hear presentations regarding broadband services. The meeting includes presentations from the President & CEO of Firefly Fiber Broadband and representatives from Shentel.
- Presentation by Firefly Fiber Broadband (Gary E. Wood, President & CEO)
- Presentation by Shentel (Chris Kyle, VP of Industry Affairs & Regulatory; Bryan Byrd, Government and Community Affairs Specialist)
The Campbell County Broadband Authority discussed three proposals for the 2022 VATI grant application: Riverstreet Networks, Firefly Fiber Broadband, and Shentel. The Authority reached a consensus to consider all three at the Board of Supervisors' September 7th meeting, with additional maps to be provided. No formal decision was made on which proposal to pursue, and the Board of Supervisors must approve using ARP funds for the local share.
- Consensus to consider Riverstreet, Firefly, and Shentel proposals for the 2022 VATI application at the September 7 Board of Supervisors meeting.
- Requested Shentel submit a revised project map clarifying existing and proposed service lines.
- Noted ZiTel did not respond by the RFI deadline, so no partnership was proposed for the September 14, 2021 VATI round.
- Adjourned at 7:25 p.m. on a motion by Supervisor Hogg, with all present members voting aye.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Industrial Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority will review economic development staff reports and project updates. The body is scheduled to discuss a property exchange and water extension project along with protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park.
- Property Exchange and Water Extension Project
- Seneca Commerce Park Protective covenants
- Commercial Broker Services and Property Management
The Industrial Development Authority approved a property exchange and water extension project at Dennis Riddle Drive and Colonial Highway, with the IDA to own the property and the purchase price paid via water line installation by CCUSA. The board also approved the Seneca Commerce Park Protective Covenants, removing section J5, and recommended them to the Board of Supervisors. Brokerage services with Rick Read were not extended, but his property management services on the Simplimatic lease remain unaffected.
- Approved property exchange and water extension project (unanimous)
- Approved Seneca Commerce Park Protective Covenants with section J5 removed (unanimous)
- Recommended covenants to Board of Supervisors
- Did not extend Rick Read's brokerage services contract
- Approved minutes of July 22, 2021 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five land use matters, including four rezoning requests and one special use permit. Additionally, the body will consider preliminary plats for two new residential subdivisions: Trent's Landing Section 3 and Carriage Grove Section III C. One item, PL-21-120, is marked as postponed. The meeting also includes the consideration of minutes from April 26, 2021.
- Rezone 1665 Calohan Road to Business – General Commercial and Residential – Multi Family for mini-storage and duplexes (PL-21-099)
- Rezone tax map parcel 17-A-88A on Spicer Road to Agricultural for agricultural and silvicultural uses (PL-21-113)
- Rezone parcels on Colonial Highway to Business – General Commercial and Residential – Multi Family for mixed-use development (PL-21-120, Postponed)
- Rezone 644 Dearing Ford Road to Business – Heavy Commercial with special use permit for towing and recovery (PL-21-121)
- Special use permit for tourist house on Mt Vista Drive (PL-21-122)
The Campbell County Planning Commission recommended approval of four rezoning and special use permit requests, including a mini-storage and duplex complex, a rezoning to agricultural, a towing business, and a tourist house. The tourist house permit was denied in a 2-5 vote. Two subdivision plats were also approved.
- Recommended approval of rezoning 1.85 acres to Business General Commercial and 1.82 acres to Residential Multi Family for mini-storage and duplexes (7-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning 90 acres from Residential Single Family to Agricultural (7-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning 0.46 acres to Business Heavy Commercial with special use permit for towing business (7-0)
- Denied special use permit for tourist house on Agricultural zoned property (2-5)
- Approved 14-lot subdivision Trents Landing Section 3 (7-0)
- Approved 13-lot subdivision Carriage Grove Section III C (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors is holding a joint meeting with the CCUSA Board. The agenda includes an overview of CCUSA by Interim Administrator Tim Wagner, followed by discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Joint meeting with CCUSA Board
- Overview of CCUSA by Interim Administrator Tim Wagner
- Discussion session
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and the CCUSA Board held a joint meeting where CCUSA presented a detailed overview of its history, systems, rates, and future plans. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned without substantive action.
- Adjourned Board of Supervisors meeting (7-0)
- Adjourned CCUSA meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several administrative items and two public hearings. Key decisions include authorizing advertisements for surplus property sales and code updates for twice-a-year tax collection, plus approving economic development incentives. Public hearings will address a rezoning for townhomes and apartments on English Tavern Road and a special use permit for a community solar facility near Wards Road.
- Rezoning of 29.65 acres on English Tavern Road for 184 townhomes and 144 apartment units
- Special use permit for 4.0MW community solar facility on ~45 acres near 6138 Wards Road
- Economic development incentives for Foster Fuels, Graham Packaging, and Jennings Stained Glass
- County attorney invoice for $23,430.05
- Noise ordinance exception for wedding reception at 925 Yuille Lane, Gladys on Aug 21
The Board approved a rezoning request to allow construction of 184 townhomes and 144 apartment units on English Tavern Road, despite opposition from residents concerned about traffic. The Board also denied a special use permit for a community solar facility on Wards Road, following the Planning Commission's recommendation. Additionally, the Board approved economic development incentives for three businesses, authorized advertising for surplus property sales and tax code changes, and took action on a potential public nuisance.
- Approved rezoning PL-21-079 for 29.65 acres on English Tavern Road to Residential – Multi Family (4-1, Watts abstained)
- Denied special use permit PL-21-050 for community solar facility on Wards Road (6-0)
- Approved economic incentives up to $40,000 for Foster Fuels, $65,000 for Graham Packaging, and $6,000 for Jennings Stained Glass (6-0)
- Authorized advertising public hearing to declare two surplus parcels for sale (6-0)
- Authorized advertising code amendments for twice-a-year tax collection (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including appropriations, County Attorney invoice, and updated CCJB resolution (6-0)
- Authorized legal proceedings to abate potential public nuisance at 417 Powell Road (6-0)
- Approved Supervisor Brown's electronic participation from Orlando, Florida (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority
The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and bill payments. They will also consider awarding a fuel system supplier contract and renewing a weed control contract, along with staff updates on a hangar developer and a categorical exclusion project.
- Approval of Austin Electrical $1,100 AWOS inspection payment
- Fuel System Supplier Award
- Weed Control Contract Renewal
- Hangar Private Developer Update
- Categorical Exclusion Project
Industrial Development Authority
The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority meeting on July 22, 2021, has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review meeting minutes. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive items listed.
The Industrial Development Authority approved the June 24, 2021 minutes and entered a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition, citing Virginia code. The board reconvened and certified the closed session complied with state law, then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved June 24, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition/disposition (unanimous, 6-0, G. Rosser absent)
- Reconvened in open session (unanimous)
- Certified closed session complied with Virginia law (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Broadband Authority
The Campbell County Broadband Authority is meeting to approve minutes and hear a guest speaker, Robert Taylor of Riverstreet Networks, present a broadband expansion plan for the county. The meeting adjourns to a regular business meeting at 6:00 PM.
- Approval of minutes from 04-06-21 meeting
- Guest speaker: Robert Taylor (Riverstreet Networks) on broadband expansion plan
The Campbell County Broadband Authority received project updates from Shentel, Riverstreet Networks, and Firefly, all awaiting final contract approval from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 5, 2022 meeting and approved Chairman Watts' request to participate electronically. The Board reached a consensus to not respond to a reimbursement request from Runaway Bay subdivision residents for internet connection costs.
- Approved Chairman Watts' request to participate electronically in the July 19, 2022 meeting from Tennessee.
- Approved the minutes of the April 5, 2022 meeting.
- Reached consensus to not respond to a reimbursement request from Runaway Bay subdivision residents for internet costs.
- Adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on semi-annual code updates. They will consider refunding $41,996.21 to Freedom Aviation, Inc. for erroneously assessed business license taxes, review a draft solar guidance document, and act on several consent agenda items including appropriations, a county attorney invoice, and a fee waiver request from the Town of Altavista. The meeting also includes recognition of 2021 valedictorians and salutatorians, and closed sessions for real property, business expansion, and legal matters.
- Refund of $41,996.21 to Freedom Aviation, Inc. for erroneous business license tax (2018-2021)
- Public hearing on semi-annual update to Campbell County Code
- Draft guidance document for solar projects (Planning Commission recommended 7-0)
- Approve county attorney invoice of $11,797.50
- Approve $28,525.00 sole source quote for lighting repairs at Yellow Branch Elementary athletic fields
The Board of Supervisors adopted new ordinances and amendments to the County Code as advertised, but explicitly excluded the proposed change from "husband and wife" to "married individuals" in Chapter 9. The adopted changes include clarifications to solar project tax exemptions, transient occupancy tax rules, and reduced collector street widths. The Board also approved a $41,996.21 refund to Freedom Aviation, Inc. for erroneously assessed business license taxes, and authorized litigation to abate a public nuisance at 58 Gail Lane.
- Approved County Code amendments as advertised, excluding the husband/wife to married individuals language change.
- Authorized a $41,996.21 refund to Freedom Aviation, Inc. for erroneous business license taxes (2018-2021).
- Authorized staff to pursue litigation to abate a public nuisance at 58 Gail Lane.
- Approved the solar projects guidance document for posting on the County website.
- Approved the Consent Agenda, including 16 appropriations, County Attorney invoice, fee waiver, lighting repairs, and grant application.
- Reappointed James Laughlin to the Board of Zoning Appeals (term until June 30, 2026).
- Reappointed Kevin Keys to the Social Services Board (term until June 30, 2025).
- Recognized 2021 high school valedictorians and salutatorians via resolution.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Campbell County Planning Commission will vote on a recommendation for a special use permit for a community solar facility, hold public hearings on a rezoning for townhomes and apartments, and on semi-annual updates to the county's subdivision and zoning ordinances. They will also consider an 8-lot industrial subdivision and discuss guidance for solar projects. The meeting includes procedural items like minutes approval and commissioner attendance.
- Vote on special use permit for community solar facility (PL-21-050) near 6138 Wards Road
- Public hearing on rezoning (PL-21-079) on English Tavern Road from Business-General Commercial to Residential-Multi Family for townhomes and apartments
- Public hearing on semi-annual updates to Chapter 21 (Subdivision) and Chapter 22 (Zoning) ordinances
- Consideration of 8-lot subdivision in Spring Hill Election District, zoned Industrial-Heavy, owned by Lineage Concepts LLC
- Discussion of guidance document for solar energy projects
The Campbell County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezone of 29.65 acres on English Tavern Road from Business-General Commercial to Residential-Multi Family for 184 townhomes and 144 apartment units. The commission also recommended approval of semi-annual updates to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances, including reducing common area right-of-way width from 50 to 40 feet. A special use permit for a community solar farm was denied, and an 8-lot subdivision on Waterlick Road was approved.
- Recommended approval of PL-21-079 to rezone 29.65 acres on English Tavern Road for townhomes and apartments (vote 6-1, Lawton nay).
- Recommended approval of PL-21-UPD, semi-annual updates to Chapters 21 and 22, reducing common area right-of-way width to 40 feet (unanimous).
- Denied PL-21-050, a special use permit for a community solar farm (unanimous nay).
- Approved an 8-lot subdivision on Waterlick Road (unanimous).
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Industrial Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority will review financial reports, insurance renewals, and incentive policy updates. The body will also discuss protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park.
- Seneca Commerce Park Protective Covenants
- Presentation by Small Business Development Center
- Incentive Policy Updates
- Financial Report on Account Reserve Funds
- Insurance Renewal
The Industrial Development Authority approved its March 25 minutes with a correction and the June 15 joint work session minutes. Members reviewed and discussed updates to the Incentive Policy, including new programs for tax stabilization, restaurant rent reimbursement, small business grants, and property rehabilitation. They also agreed to revise protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park, including setback distances, temporary structure limits, and an appeal process. No formal votes were recorded on the policy or covenant changes; these items were discussed and direction was given for further revisions.
- Approved March 25 minutes with correction regarding tire shredding (unanimous)
- Approved June 15 joint Board of Supervisors and IDA work session minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed earmarking reserve funds for insurance in case Simplimatic contract not renewed
- Agreed to revise Seneca Commerce Park covenants: setbacks to 75 feet, temporary structures to two years, added appeal process to Board of Supervisors
- Requested redlined copy of covenants with proposed changes for August meeting
- Discussed new incentive programs: Tax Stabilization, Restaurants That Rent, Smart Start Campbell, Commercial and Industrial Property Rehabilitation
Industrial Development Authority
The agenda for the Campbell County Industrial Development Authority meeting on June 15, 2021, is not available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review meeting minutes. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive items for public consideration.
The Board of Supervisors and Industrial Development Authority held a joint meeting to discuss protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park. No formal decision was made on the covenants, but there was consensus that they are important, and staff was directed to continue drafting the document. The IDA did approve removing Tyler Carraway from its bank account and adding Nina Rezai as assistant secretary-treasurer.
- Removed Tyler Carraway from First National Bank account #1015141 and added Nina Rezai (4-0)
- Directed staff to continue working on protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park (consensus)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and the Industrial Development Authority will hold a joint work session to discuss a proposed protective covenant. The agenda includes an overview of the IDA's recent efforts and a discussion of covenant examples from other localities. No formal action is scheduled; the session is for consideration and discussion only.
- Discussion of a covenant proposal, with reference to examples from Bedford County, Amherst County, and other areas
- Overview of the IDA's recent efforts and successes by Nina Rezai
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and the Industrial Development Authority held a joint meeting to discuss protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park. They reached a consensus that covenants are important and directed staff to continue working on a draft, with consideration for not making them too restrictive. The IDA also voted to remove Tyler Carraway from its bank account and add Nina Rezai as a signer.
- Directed staff to continue developing protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park, with consensus that they are important but should not deter prospective businesses.
- Approved removing Tyler Carraway from the First National Bank account #1015141 and adding Nina Rezai as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer and signer.
- Adjourned the joint meeting at 7:12 p.m. with unanimous votes from both bodies.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including a commercial rezoning for an auto repair shop, a rezoning and special use permit for a rooming house, and a continuation for an assisted living facility. The Board will also consider a resolution to apply for a waiver to continue administering nine split precincts, and will recognize the Rustburg High School volleyball team for their state championship.
- Rezoning request for 0.35 acres at 533 Whipping Creek Road to Business-General Commercial for auto service and repair
- Rezoning and special use permit request for 13.32 acres at 711 Calohan Road to remove proffers and operate a rooming house
- Continuation of rezoning request for 2.097 acres at 205 Courtney Terrace for an assisted living facility
- Public hearing to relocate New London and Brookville precinct polling places to new churches
- County attorney invoice for $17,112.55 for services from April 21 to May 18, 2021
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors approved three rezoning requests, including a commercial rezoning for a tire shop, a rooming house special use permit, and an assisted living facility with a six-resident cap. They also relocated two polling places in the Timberlake District and authorized advertising for a code update. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved rezoning at 533 Whipping Creek Road to Business – General Commercial (7-0)
- Approved rezoning and special use permit at 711 Calohan Road for a rooming house (7-0)
- Approved rezoning and special use permit at 205 Courtney Terrace for assisted living, limited to 6 residents (7-0)
- Approved relocation of New London precinct polling place to Living Word Baptist Church (7-0)
- Approved relocation of Brookville precinct polling place to Timberlake Baptist Church (7-0)
- Authorized advertising for Campbell County Code update (7-0)
- Adopted resolution to apply for waiver for eight split precincts (7-0)
- Adopted resolution for VDOT to accept Simons Run into state system (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority
The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority will discuss options for hangar construction and a proposal from Foster Fuel. The meeting also includes discussions regarding SAM renewal and the renewal of the Campbell & Paris engineering consultant contract.
- Hangar construction options discussion
- Foster Fuel update and proposal
- Campbell & Paris contract renewal
- Weed control contract renewal
- Approval of financial report and payment of bills
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session to discuss solar projects and minimum lot requirements in the agricultural zoning district. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of solar projects
- Discussion of minimum lot requirements in agricultural zoning district
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held a joint meeting to discuss concerns about solar projects and potential changes to minimum lot sizes in the Agricultural (A-1) zoning district. No formal decisions or votes were taken on either topic. Staff was directed to prepare draft documents for further consideration, and the Planning Commission had previously recommended no changes to A-1 lot sizes by a 5-2 vote.
- No formal votes taken on solar project regulations
- No formal votes taken on A-1 lot size changes
- Staff directed to prepare draft solar regulations document
- Planning Commission previously recommended no A-1 lot size changes (5-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, a special use permit for a tourist house, a polling place relocation, and a utility easement. They will also vote on a claim against the county, approve appropriations and the county attorney invoice, and receive updates on broadband and highway matters.
- Vote to disallow David Berger's claim against Campbell County Department of Social Services (County Attorney recommends denial on sovereign immunity grounds)
- Public hearing on rezoning 15.83 acres on English Tavern Road from Residential Multi-Family Conditional to Residential Multi-Family (remove proffer for right turn lane)
- Public hearing on special use permit for tourist house (Airbnb) at 2437 Camp Hydaway Road (Planning Commission recommended denial 6-0)
- Public hearing on rezoning 7.482 acres at Hawkins Road and Wards Road from Agricultural to Residential Single-Family for subdivision
- Public hearing on rezoning 2.097 acres at 205 Courtney Terrace to Residential Multi-Family with special use permit for assisted living facility (max 6 residents)
The Board of Supervisors adopted an updated Economic Development Incentive Policy, which includes new programs like the Start Small Campbell Grant Program and restaurant rent reimbursement, along with revised tax credits and employment credits. The Board also approved several rezoning requests, denied a special use permit for a tourist house, and continued the COVID-19 emergency declaration after a revote. A claim made by David Berger against the County was disallowed following a closed meeting.
- Adopted updated Economic Development Incentive Policy (7-0)
- Approved rezoning on English Tavern Road to remove proffer (7-0)
- Denied special use permit for tourist house at 2437 Camp Hydaway Road (7-0)
- Approved rezoning at Hawkins and Wards Road for single-family subdivision (6-0, Watts abstained)
- Delayed action on rezoning and assisted living facility at 205 Courtney Terrace
- Approved private utility easement for solar conduit on Shady Grove Lane (7-0)
- Continued COVID-19 emergency declaration (5-2, Cline and Shockley opposed)
- Disallowed claim made by David Berger (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority
The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, discuss its roles and responsibilities, and receive updates from the airport manager, Virginia Aviation, and staff. The board will also address an FAA response regarding Foster Fuels and hear public comment.
- Approval of March 24, 2021 minutes
- Airport Manager's report on parachute NOTAM and depredation permit
- Discussion of BCCAA roles and responsibilities
- Approve financial report and payment of bills
- FAA response regarding Foster Fuels
Planning Commission
The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to consider several land-use matters, including a continued public hearing for a tourist house special use permit, new public hearings for a commercial rezoning, a community solar facility, and a rooming house request, as well as a proposed subdivision. The commission will also review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors.
- Continued public hearing for special use permit for tourist house at 2437 Camp Hydaway Road (PL-21-026)
- Rezoning request at 533 Whipping Creek Road from Agricultural to Business – General Commercial for auto service/repair (PL-21-041)
- Special use permit for community solar facility adjacent to 6138 Wards Road (PL-21-050)
- Rezoning and special use permit for rooming house at 711 Calohan Road (PL-21-054)
- Proposed 6-lot subdivision Winfall Ridge on Winfall Road
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the FY2022 budget, including appropriations and tax resolutions. They will also discuss potential revisions to county incentive policies and covenants on county-owned parcels.
- FY22 Budget Adoption: Appropriations Resolution and Tax Resolution
- Discussion on possible revision to County Incentive Policies
- Consideration of Covenants on County Owned Parcels
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the FY 2022 budget of $111,515,550, including a $0.02 decrease in the personal property tax rate to $4.36, maintaining the real estate tax rate at $0.52, and a 5% salary increase for full-time county employees effective July 1, 2021. The board also approved the associated tax and appropriations resolutions. No substantive decisions were made on the economic development incentive policy or protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park, as these were only presented for discussion and will be brought back for future consideration.
- Adopted FY 2022 budget of $111,515,550 (6-0, Hardie absent)
- Approved tax resolution setting real estate tax at $0.52 per $100 and personal property tax at $4.36 per $100 (6-0)
- Approved appropriations resolution for FY 2022 (6-0)
- Approved 5% salary increase for eligible full-time county employees effective July 1, 2021 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors is holding a panel discussion on litter, featuring the sheriff, VDOT, and county officials. The board will ask questions after the presentation. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Panel discussion on litter with Sheriff Whit Clark, VDOT's Robert Brown, Deputy County Administrator Clif Tweedy, and Director of Public & Employee Relations Sherry Harding
The Board of Supervisors held a panel discussion on litter but made no formal decisions. Presentations covered enforcement, clean-up efforts, and planned public campaigns. The meeting adjourned without any votes on substantive matters.
- No formal decisions made; meeting was informational only
- Adjourned at 7:44 p.m. (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Broadband Authority
The Campbell County Broadband Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 5, 2021, and discuss B2X online services with Warren Kane. The meeting is procedural and includes a discussion item, with no votes on contracts or funding.
- Approval of minutes from January 5, 2021
- Discussion of B2X online services with Warren Kane
The Campbell County Broadband Authority met and approved the minutes of the January 5, 2021 meeting. Riverstreet Networks presented a Broadband Expansion Plan for a fiber-to-the-premise network, estimating over $80 million to pass all homes, or $55.5 million excluding high-density areas. The board took no action on the plan, scheduling a future work session to review it in detail.
- Approved the minutes of the January 5, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
- Heard a presentation on the Broadband Expansion Plan from Riverstreet Networks; no action taken.
- Scheduled a work session to review the Broadband Expansion Plan in more detail.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the FY2021-2022 budget proposal and tax rates, and consider several land-use items including a special use permit for an auto repair shop and a rezoning for storage units. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as a county attorney invoice, a contract for property reassessment, and a bid for tennis court repairs. Closed sessions are scheduled to discuss legal matters and a business expansion.
- Public hearing on FY22 budget proposal and tax rates
- Special use permit for auto repair shop at 3753 Mollies Creek Road
- Rezoning of 7.876 acres on Trestle Road for mini-storage and RV/boat storage
- County attorney invoice of $18,380.82
- Contract with Wampler Eanes Appraisal Group for general reassessment (completion by Nov 30, 2022)
The Board of Supervisors held public hearings and approved several items, including the adoption of the Central Virginia Planning District Commission Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2020 Update. The Board also approved a special use permit for an auto repair shop on Mollies Creek Road and a rezoning on Trestle Road for mini storage and outdoor storage. A public hearing was held on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget, with adoption scheduled for April 20, 2021.
- Approved the minutes of the February 16, 2021 Work Session and the March 2, 2021 regular meeting.
- Adopted the Central Virginia Planning District Commission Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2020 Update.
- Approved the Consent Agenda, including appropriations, a County Attorney invoice, a small purchasing policy update, and a bid for Rustburg High School tennis court maintenance.
- Authorized the County Administrator to execute documents related to the Rustburg Middle School project, including a deed of conveyance, stormwater management agreement, and deed of easement.
- Approved a special use permit for an automobile repair shop at 3753 Mollies Creek Road.
- Approved a rezoning request on Trestle Road for mini storage units and outdoor storage, with a proffer for an evergreen buffer.
- Held a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget; no decision was made, with adoption scheduled for April 20, 2021.
- Entered a closed meeting to discuss legal matters and a prospective business expansion, and certified the meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Industrial Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority will review a presentation from Perkins & Orrison and receive updates from economic development staff. The board is also scheduled to discuss covenants and restrictions at Seneca Commerce Park.
- Perkins & Orrison Presentation
- Covenants and Restrictions at Seneca Commerce Park
- Economic development financial report
- Website marketing updates regarding newsletter, directory, and calendar
The Industrial Development Authority approved a covenants and restrictions document for Seneca Commerce Park, subject to changes including removing approval plans, keeping review plans, and adjusting the front yard setback to county ordinance. The board also approved pulling dirt from Lot D for grading, contingent on receiving a USEDA grant and the Lot K prospect needing dirt. The Compson loan was declined by First National Bank, and the IDA received an award for a 2020 bond sale.
- Approved minutes of January 28, 2021, as presented
- Approved dirt removal from Lot D, contingent on USEDA grant and Lot K prospect, leaving lot level and re-seeded
- Approved covenants and restrictions for Seneca Commerce Park, subject to changes and ability to grant exceptions
- Noted Compson loan declined by First National Bank; loan will not go through IDA
- Received award for bond sale for Rustburg Middle School and Radio projects
Planning Commission
The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning and special use permit requests, including a rezoning to remove a proffer for a right turn lane, a tourist house permit, a single-family subdivision, and an assisted living facility. They will also consider an 88-lot subdivision plat for English Commons Phase 2. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and administrative matters.
- Rezone PL-21-022: English Tavern Road properties to remove proffer for right turn lane
- Special use permit PL-21-026: tourist house at 2437 Camp Hydaway Road
- Rezone PL-21-029: Hawkins Road and Wards Road corner to Residential Single Family
- Rezone PL-21-031: 205 Courtney Terrace to multi-family with assisted living permit
- 88-lot subdivision English Commons Phase 2 off English Tavern Road
Economic Development Commission
The Campbell County Economic Development Commission met and approved the September 2020 minutes. They discussed a possible revision of the county's incentive policy, including lowering the minimum new-employee requirement for small businesses from 10 to 5, and heard that the CARES Act business grant has been extended through 2021 with the $5,000 per-business cap removed. The commission also received updates on a new extension office position, the sale of 15.6 acres to Pinnacle Trailers, and a new county website.
- Approved the September 24, 2020, meeting minutes.
- Discussed revising the Incentive Policy, with members suggesting a 5-employee minimum for small business incentives.
- Heard that the CARES Act business grant is extended until end of 2021 or funds exhausted, with the $5,000 cap removed.
- Heard about the sale of 15.6 acres to Pinnacle Trailers in Seneca Commerce Park.
- Heard about a USEDA grant application for a 35,000-square-foot facility for another county business.
- Received a presentation from Sgt. Jeff Rater on the county's nuisance abatement program.
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to review the FY 2022 county budget request, discuss recommendations, and consider advertising a public hearing on the tax rate and budget. A second session may be needed on March 18 to complete the review. No final decisions are made at this work session.
- Review of FY 2022 County Budget Request
- Discussion and recommendations on the budget
- Consideration of advertising the tax rate and budget public hearing
- Possible second work session on March 18, 2021
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to advertise the FY 2022 budget with a two-cent reduction in the personal property tax rate, from $4.38 to $4.36 per $100 of assessed value, and to reduce the proposed budget by $55,000 to offset the revenue loss. The board also approved advertising the budget for a public hearing on April 6, 2021, maintaining the real estate tax rate at $0.52 per $100 and implementing a 5% cost-of-living increase for staff. The budget totals $81,824,576, up from $79,626,586 in FY 2021.
- Approved advertising the FY 2022 budget with a 2-cent reduction in the personal property tax rate (from $4.38 to $4.36 per $100) and a $55,000 budget reduction to offset it.
- Approved advertising the FY 2022 budget for the April 6, 2021 public hearing, maintaining the real estate tax rate at $0.52 per $100.
- Approved a 5% across-the-board cost-of-living increase for staff, funded by eliminating new positions, adjusting state revenues, reducing CIP transfer, and cutting jail funding.
- Discussed but did not decide on a personal property tax reduction; the final decision was the 2-cent cut.
- Discussed potential use of American Rescue Plan funds for overtime, infrastructure, and capital projects; no decision made.
- Discussed the Animal Shelter needs; no decision made, but a work group was recommended.
- Adjourned to April 6, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. for a Broadband Authority meeting.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will consider approving the FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan, authorize public hearings for transferring land to the School Board for the new Rustburg Middle School, and vote on a U.S. Economic Development Administration grant application for a building in Seneca Commerce Park. The board will also hold public hearings on a rezoning for a duplex, a special use permit for a solar facility (recommended for denial), and a rezoning for a rebuilder business.
- Approve FY2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan
- Authorize public hearings for deed transfer and stormwater agreement for Rustburg Middle School (21.49 acres)
- Apply for USEDA grant to build 35,000 sq ft building in Seneca Commerce Park (preserve 12 jobs)
- Adopt resolution for $200 speeding fines on Mantle Drive (Route 1442)
- Public hearing on special use permit for 1MW solar facility on Brookneal Highway (recommended denial)
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as presented, which includes a $1,975,000 local transfer and plans a $4.5 million public safety facility for FY 2025. The Board also approved a rezoning for a duplex at 76 Crescent Hill Drive, denied a special use permit for a solar facility on Brookneal Highway, and approved a rezoning on Timberlake Road for a rebuilder operation. All votes were unanimous with all seven members present.
- Approved the FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan as presented, including a $1,975,000 local transfer and a $4.5 million public safety facility planned for FY 2025.
- Approved rezoning PL-20-239 at 76 Crescent Hill Drive from Agricultural to Residential – Multi Family to allow for a duplex.
- Denied special use permit PL-20-256 for a solar energy facility on Brookneal Highway, accepting the Planning Commission's 7-0 recommendation.
- Approved rezoning PL-20-229 at 21290 Timberlake Road from Business – General Commercial to Business – Heavy Commercial to allow for operation as a rebuilder, with proffers limiting uses.
- Authorized advertisement of public hearings for legal matters related to the Rustburg Middle School project, including a deed transfer, stormwater agreement, road dedication, and an Appalachian Power easement.
- Authorized the County Administrator to submit an application for a U.S. EDA grant for a 35,000 square foot industrial building in Seneca Commerce Park, committing a 20% match.
- Adopted a resolution requesting VDOT install signage for an additional $200 fine for speeding on Route 1442 (Mantle Drive).
- Approved the consent agenda, including appropriations, a County Attorney invoice, recording of election abstracts, a fee donation for the St. Jude Dream Home project, and a grant partnership for the Campbell County Training School Complex.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority
The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the January minutes, financial reports, and a presentation from the Department of VA Aviation. The meeting is mostly routine administrative business.
- Public comment period
- Approval of January 27, 2021 minutes
- Financial report and payment of bills
- Presentation by Cliff Burnette, Department of VA Aviation
- Airport Manager's Report
Planning Commission
The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on three land-use requests: a rezoning for a rebuilder, a special use permit for an auto repair shop, and a rezoning for storage units. They will also consider a request from the Industrial Development Authority regarding protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.
- Rezone 21290 Timberlake Road from Business-General Commercial to Business-Heavy Commercial for a rebuilder (PL-20-229)
- Special use permit for auto repair shop at 3753 Mollies Creek Road on Agricultural zoning (PL-21-013)
- Rezone tax map parcel 24-1-3 on Trestle Road from Agricultural to Business-General Commercial for mini-storage and RV/boat/POD storage (PL-21-015)
- Request from Industrial Development Authority regarding Seneca Commerce Park protective covenants
The Campbell County Planning Commission recommended approval of three items: a rezoning at 21290 Timberlake Road for a rebuilder business, a special use permit for an auto repair shop at 3753 Mollies Creek Road, and a rezoning for mini-storage and outdoor storage at 24-4-3. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent. The commission also discussed a request for feedback on protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park but took no action.
- Approved minutes from January 25, 2021 meeting (6-0)
- Recommended approval of PL-20-229 rezoning at 21290 Timberlake Road to Heavy Commercial, Conditional with proffers (6-0)
- Recommended approval of PL-21-013 special use permit for auto repair shop at 3753 Mollies Creek Road (6-0)
- Recommended approval of PL-21-015 rezoning for mini-storage and outdoor storage, excluding flood plain acreage and adding evergreen buffer proffer (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the methodology for personal property assessments. Staff also requested a closed meeting to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property.
- Discussion regarding personal property assessment methodology
- Closed meeting request regarding real property acquisition or disposition
The Board discussed converting the personal property tax assessment from 50% clean retail to 100% clean trade, but no decision was made; the method will remain the same this year. The Board also held a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition or disposition, and certified the closed meeting as compliant with Virginia law.
- Personal property tax assessment method to remain unchanged this year (discussion only)
- Entered closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition/disposition (7-0)
- Returned to open session (7-0)
- Adopted certificate of closed meeting compliance (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will consider a request from the National Center for Healthy Veterans to operate a temporary pump-and-haul system for wastewater from the initial phase of its development at 745 RBF Lane. The board must decide if the request aligns with the intent of the previously approved rezoning, though the Health District holds permitting authority. The agenda also includes a budget public forum, a broadband project update, and consent items including a $169,818 HVAC contract and a $11,844 county attorney invoice.
- Temporary pump-and-haul request for National Center for Healthy Veterans at 745 RBF Lane
- Budget public forum for FY2022 planning
- HVAC replacement bid from Southern Air for $169,818
- County attorney invoice for $11,844
- Letter of support for two Route 29 SMART SCALE projects
The Board unanimously concurred with the National Center for Healthy Veterans' request to submit a temporary pump and haul permit to the Virginia Department of Health for sewage from the initial development phase, limited to 12 months. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a $169,818 HVAC replacement bid, and authorized legal proceedings to abate a potential public nuisance at 3921 Waterlick Road. A budget public forum was held, and the Board received updates on the B2X broadband project and COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Approved temporary pump and haul permit request for NCHV (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $169,818 HVAC bid from Southern Air, Inc. (7-0)
- Authorized legal proceedings to abate public nuisance at 3921 Waterlick Road (7-0)
- Appointed James Enoch to Recreation Advisory Council (7-0)
- Reappointed Jack Dean to Industrial Development Authority (7-0)
- Approved minutes of Nov 5, Dec 1, Dec 15 meetings (7-0)
- Entered closed meeting for business expansion and legal matters (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Industrial Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority will review financial reports and project updates. The body is scheduled to discuss covenants at Seneca Commerce Park, a civil engineering RFP, and the Compson Loan.
- Covenants and Restrictions at Seneca Commerce Park
- Civil Engineering RFP
- Compson Loan
- CARES Act Update
The Industrial Development Authority approved consolidating its assets from Bank of the James into First National Bank and paying off the $320,351.95 loan on the building at 265 Ewing Drive, a move expected to increase annual revenue by about $80,000. The board also recommended a Protective Covenants and Restrictions document for Seneca Commerce Park to the Board of Supervisors, subject to Planning Commission review and member suggestions by February 5, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the CARES Act, a stop-payment on a lost check, and project updates.
- Approved consolidating IDA funds into First National checking account and paying off $320,351.95 loan on 265 Ewing Drive (unanimous)
- Approved recommending Protective Covenants and Restrictions for Seneca Commerce Park to Board of Supervisors, subject to Planning Commission review and member suggestions by Feb 5, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of October 22, 2020, as presented (unanimous)
- Agreed to issue stop-payment on BGF check lost by new management (unanimous)
Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority
The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority will hold an election of officers and review the draft budget for fiscal year 2022. The meeting also includes the approval of December 2, 2020, minutes and a financial report.
- Election of Officers
- Review of FY 2022 Budget Draft
- Approval of December 2, 2020, minutes
- Transfer of BB&T checking account signature cards
- Transfer of BB&T credit card information
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and School Board are holding a joint work session to discuss preliminary FY22 local revenue projections and the school budget overview. They will also receive an update on school operations and COVID response. This is a discussion and information-sharing session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Preliminary FY22 Local Revenue Projections presented by County Administrator Frank Rogers
- School Budget Overview presented by Superintendent Dr. Bobby Johnson
- Update on School Operations/COVID Response presented by Dr. Bobby Johnson
The Board of Supervisors and School Board held a joint meeting to review revenue projections and the schools' operating budget for FY 2021-22. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, with discussions on state funding, potential raises, and school operations. The meeting adjourned with unanimous approval of adjournment motions.
- Adjourned Board of Supervisors meeting (7-0)
- Adjourned School Board meeting (6-0, Phillips absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors holds its organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, set the 2021 meeting schedule, and adjust committee assignments. They will also receive the FY2020 audited financial report, consider a temporary pump and haul request for the National Center for Healthy Veterans, and decide on a $32,666.75 refund to PHI Health LLC for erroneously assessed business license tax. Public hearings include four rezoning/special use permit requests and the VDOT Six Year Plan for 2021-2026.
- Select Chairman and Vice-Chairman, set 2021 meeting schedule (first and third Tuesdays, 6 PM, Haberer Building)
- Receive FY2020 audited financial report presentation by Matt McLearen
- Consider temporary pump and haul request for National Center for Healthy Veterans at 745 RBF Lane
- Authorize $32,666.75 refund to PHI Health LLC for business license tax preempted by federal law
- Public hearings: rezoning at 4430 Waterlick Road, 555 Village Highway (new Rustburg Middle School), 56 Trestle Road, 12013 Wards Road, and VDOT Six Year Plan
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Broadband Authority
The Campbell County Broadband Authority is meeting to elect officers, establish its meeting schedule, approve prior minutes, and discuss B2X online with Warren Kane. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major funding or project decisions listed on the agenda.
- Election of officers and establishment of meeting schedule
- Approval of minutes from October 6, 2020
- Discussion of B2X online with Warren Kane