Campbell County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss preliminary local revenue projections for fiscal year 2025. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Preliminary Local Revenue Projections FY 2025

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is meeting to review financial reports and T-Hangar construction progress. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property.

• T-Hangar construction bid process and waitlist
• Financial report approval and payment of bills
• Closed session regarding real property acquisition or disposition

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a comprehensive agreement with Blair Construction, Inc. for the renovation of Brookville High School. The meeting also includes public hearings for two telecommunications towers and a semi-annual update to the County Code.

• Comprehensive Agreement with Blair Construction, Inc. for Brookville High School renovation with a $47,000,000 Construction Cost Limit
• Special use permit request for a 197-foot tower at 629 Farmcrest Road
• Special use permit request for a 195-foot tower at 532 Memory Lane
• County Attorney invoice for $23,716.50
• Appropriation of additional ARPA funds for the Yellow Branch Sewer Project

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will consider a semi-annual code update to subdivision and zoning chapters, and review a proposed 63-lot subdivision off Rainbow Forest Drive. The commission will also elect officers for 2024 and discuss meeting attendance. The agenda includes no old business or other public hearings.

• Semi-annual code update to Chapter 21 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 22 (Zoning)
• Crescent Grove Subdivision: 63-lot subdivision off Rainbow Forest Drive, Timberlake Election District, owned by KDK Development LLC
• Election of officers for 2024
• Meeting attendance discussion (1/22/24)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a proposal to award a comprehensive waste hauling contract to Elite Recycling. The meeting includes public hearings for a rezoning request and two special use permits. Other business includes a Fire/EMS mutual aid agreement with Charlotte County.

• Proposed three-year waste hauling contract award to Elite Recycling
• Rezoning request for 1.773 acres at 72 Church Lane to Residential-Manufactured Housing
• Special use permit request for auto sales and minor repair on Kiowa Road
• Special use permit request for an events venue on 16.39 acres at Town Fork Road
• County Attorney invoice for $19,149.96

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is meeting to approve routine financial reports and bills, and to discuss T-hangar construction, including setting the hangar rent rate, reviewing the waitlist, and an update on the VRA loan application process. The board will also receive manager and chairman updates, and plan a policy and operations review for December-January covering the emergency plan and minimum standards.

• Approve financial report and payment of bills
• Set T-hangar rent rate
• Review T-hangar waitlist
• VRA loan application process update
• Plan emergency plan and minimum standards review

Broadband Authority

The Broadband Authority will receive project updates regarding Shentel, Riverstreet, and Firefly. Following this, the Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss changes to county code related to agricultural lot sizes and E&S regulations.

• Project updates for Shentel, Riverstreet, and Firefly
• Discussion of County Code changes regarding Agricultural Lot Sizes and E&S Regulations

Board of Supervisors

The Broadband Authority will receive updates on Shentel, Riverstreet, and Firefly projects. Following that, the Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss changes to county code regarding agricultural lot sizes and E&S regulations.

• Broadband project updates: Shentel, Riverstreet, and Firefly
• Discussion of county code changes for agricultural lot sizes
• Discussion of E&S regulation changes

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority will consider a resolution required for the bond sale financing the Brookville High School renovation and expansion, authorized by the Board of Supervisors at up to $50 million. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, financial reports, and a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition.

• Resolution for bond sale to fund Brookville High School renovation and expansion, not to exceed $50 million
• Construction of approximately 100,000 square feet shell building for economic development
• Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(3) to discuss real property acquisition or disposition
• Review and approval of minutes from June 20, 2023 and August 24, 2023
• Seneca Park update and future project ideas

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a resolution to proceed with bond financing for the Brookville High School renovation and expansion project, which is budgeted at $50 million. They will also vote on an interim agreement with Blair Construction for $1.35 million to prepare detailed project documents. Additionally, the board will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and consider a moral obligation resolution for a $700,000 loan to build hangars at the Brookneal/Campbell County Airport.

• Resolution to authorize bond sale for Brookville High School renovation (not to exceed $50 million)
• Interim agreement with Blair Construction, Inc. for $1,350,000 for 35% design documents
• Moral Obligation Resolution for $700,000 Virginia Resources Authority loan for airport T-hangars
• Rezoning request PL-23-101: 138 Beechwood Drive, Residential to Multi-Family for duplexes
• Rezoning request PL-23-140: Village Highway, Residential to Multi-Family for a duplex

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session with a single substantive item: an overview of the public safety system, presented by Director of Public Safety Tracy Fairchild and Assistant County Administrator Paul Harvey. The agenda includes discussion time but no votes or decisions are scheduled. This appears to be an informational briefing rather than an action item.

• Overview of Public Safety System by Tracy Fairchild, Director of Public Safety
• Discussion of public safety system with Paul Harvey, Assistant County Administrator

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two zoning requests: a rezoning and special use permit for a transfer facility at Greystone Drive, and a special use permit for an automobile sales business at Red House Road. The board will also consider carryover requests, business incentives for Elite Recycling, and other administrative items.

• Rezoning 4.887 acres at 189-205 Greystone Drive to Industrial-Heavy with special use permit for transfer facility
• Special use permit for auto sales at 957 Red House Road, Rustburg
• Carryover requests totaling $978,468.29 (General Fund), $2,871,652.40 (CIP), $306,350.71 (Solid Waste), $929,840.97 (School Construction), $2,747,040.13 (Road Project)
• Up to $32,000 business incentive for Elite Recycling
• County Attorney invoice for $26,875.64

The Board of Supervisors approved financial carryover requests for the General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan, and other county funds. It also approved business incentives for Elite Recycling. A section of Route 501 was officially dedicated as the Judge J. Samuel Johnston, Jr. Memorial Highway.

• Approved carryover and encumbrance requests from FY2023 to FY2024 (7-0)
• Approved up to $32,000 in business incentives for Elite Recycling (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 16, 2023 work session and July 18, 2023 regular meeting (7-0)
• Dedicated 7.96 miles of Route 501 as the Judge J. Samuel Johnston, Jr. Memorial Highway

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for four rezoning requests to allow for multi-family housing and a retail business. The commission also approved the 36-lot Lynbrook Subdivision. All recommendations will go before the Board of Supervisors on October 3.

• Recommended approval of PL-23-101 to rezone 0.684 +/- acres at 138 Beechwood Drive for duplexes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-140 to rezone parcel 26-4-A for a duplex (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-143 to rezone parcel 23A-1-2 for a quadplex (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-149 to rezone 1.414 +/- acres at 123 Village Highway from Agricultural to Business – General Commercial for a retail sales establishment (5-0)
• Approved 36-lot Lynbrook Subdivision off Greendale Drive (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2023 meeting

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority is meeting to review routine items including minutes, financial reports, and project updates. They will also discuss the CliMB Fund program application process and bank role, and receive a presentation on brownfields from the Central Virginia Planning District Commission.

• Review of May 11, 2023 minutes
• Financial report and project update list
• Seneca Park update
• CliMB Fund program application process and bank role
• Brownfield presentation by Kelly Hitchcock

The Board approved the year-to-date financial report and the minutes from May 11, 2023. Members discussed the application process for the new CLiMB Fund revolving loan program and received a presentation on EPA Brownfield Assessment grants.

• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved year-to-date financial report (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is meeting to approve routine financial reports and minutes, and to discuss several operational items. Key topics include financing plans for T-hangar construction, an update from Talbert & Bright on a task order, and fuel service at OV4. The September meeting is cancelled.

• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023
• Approve financial report and payment of bills
• T-Hangar construction financing plan and project committee
• Talbert & Bright task order outline update
• Fuel service at OV4 and PAPI repair

The Authority approved various utility and service payments and authorized the purchase of gravel. Members voted to establish a project committee and survey financial institutions for loans to fund T-Hangars.

• Approved payment of bills including Talbert & Bright ($6,725.39) and Campbell County annual support ($16,000.00) (Unanimous)
• Approved survey of local banks, VRA, and IDA for T-Hangar funding loans (Unanimous)
• Established a project committee consisting of Tony Cihak, Benny David, and C.P. Elliott (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 18 tons of gravel not to exceed $2,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Broadband Authority

The Broadband Authority will receive project updates regarding Riverstreet, Firefly, and Shentel. Following that meeting, the Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive a Plan of Finance presentation from Davenport & Co.

• Project updates for Riverstreet, Firefly, and Shentel
• Plan of Finance presentation from Davenport & Co.

The Authority approved the minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of progress updates from broadband providers Riverstreet, Firefly, and Shentel regarding VATI-funded projects.

• Approved minutes of the April 18, 2023 meeting (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive a presentation from Davenport & Co. regarding a Plan of Finance. The meeting also includes a Broadband Authority session with project updates for Riverstreet, Firefly, and Shentel. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation from Davenport & Co. on Plan of Finance
• Broadband Authority project updates: Riverstreet, Firefly, Shentel
• Approval of minutes (Broadband Authority)

The Board discussed a revised 2023 Plan of Finance that reduces borrowing for Brookville High School due to a $15 million grant and a $25 million Literary Loan. The Board reached a consensus to move forward with borrowing approximately $11.5 million to fund a 100,000 square foot shell building for economic development.

• Reached consensus to borrow approximately $11.5 million for a 100,000 square foot shell building

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for a townhouse development, a utility easement, a library lease, and a code update. They will also consider approving appropriations, a county attorney invoice, and a resolution supporting LODA benefits for private police officers.

• Rezoning 6.50 acres on Pine Haven Drive from Residential-Manufactured Housing to Residential-Multi Family for 71 townhouse units
• Public hearing on proposed utility easement for Dominion Energy over county property at Wards Rd. and Colonial Hwy.
• Public hearing on lease of basement level of Patrick Henry Memorial Library to Altavista YMCA for daycare
• Approve county attorney invoice of $18,150.25
• Adopt resolution supporting LODA benefits for private police officers

The Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding to provide animal control services within the Town of Brookneal for $1.00 per year. The Board also received updates on the Brookville High School renovation and various VDOT highway projects.

• Approved MOU for animal control services in Town of Brookneal (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 6, 2023 regular meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a recycling transfer facility and an automobile sales business. The commission also approved mandatory and discretionary updates to the county's subdivision and zoning codes.

• Recommended approval of PL-23-128 to rezone 4.887 +/- acres for a recycling transfer facility with weekly cleanliness inspections (5-1)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-129 for a special use permit for an automobile sales business limited to 10 cars on display (7-0)
• Approved mandatory code updates to Chapter 21 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 22 (Zoning) (7-0)
• Approved discretionary zoning changes regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, Rooming Houses, and Tourist Houses (5-1)

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is meeting to approve the financial report and pay bills, and to receive updates from the manager, chairman, and consultants. Key updates include approval of ALP Revision 3 and release of CATEX work on July 12, 2023. The meeting also covers routine administrative items and the cancellation of the September meeting.

• Approve financial report and payment of bills
• Fuel service at OV4
• Possible vending at OV4
• Approval of ALP Revision 3
• CATEX work released on 7/12/23

The Authority approved a task order for Talbert and Bright to begin drawings for T-hangars following initial FAA approval. The board also approved various operational bills and funding for attendance at an aviation conference.

• Approved task order for Talbert and Bright to initiate drawings (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills including Talbert & Bright ($6,725.39), Weed Control ($3,913.50), and Austin Electric ($1,262.40) (unanimous)
• Approved accommodation and fees for two people to attend Aviation conference (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a $21,400 Economic Stimulus Grant for Ceramic Tubular Products, LLC, which relocated to Seneca Commerce Park. The board will also hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, a special use permit for a rooming house, a polling place relocation, and proposals for Brookville High School renovation. Consent agenda items include appropriations and a county attorney invoice.

• $21,400 incentive for Ceramic Tubular Products, LLC
• Rezoning for duplexes at 725 Leesville Road & 73 Bud Drive
• Rezoning for apartments at 410 English Commons Drive
• Special use permit for rooming house at 211 Bridge Tree Court
• Public hearing on Bedford Springs precinct move to Timbrook Library

The Board of Supervisors approved business incentives for a relocating company and added three roads to the state maintenance system. They also adopted resolutions of support for two road upgrade projects under the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program.

• Approved $21,400 in Economic Stimulus Grant incentives for Ceramic Tubular Products, LLC (6-0-1)
• Approved adding Brian Drive to the State system for maintenance (6-0-1)
• Approved adding Kingswood Lane and Nighthawk Road to the State system for maintenance (6-0-1)
• Approved resolutions of support for Fox Ridge Lane and Springfield Road Revenue Sharing projects (6-0-1)
• Approved May 2, 2023 regular meeting and May 9, 2023 work session minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved appropriating $15,000 from the General Fund for 'Start Small Campbell' incentives (6-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval to rezone 6.50 +/- acres for a townhouse development on Pine Haven Drive. The commission also approved two subdivision plats for residential and commercial parcels. Code change discussions are scheduled to begin at the July meeting.

• Recommended approval of PL-23-121 to rezone 6.50 +/- acres from Residential-Manufactured Housing to Residential-Multi Family for 71 townhouses (6-0)
• Approved Down Creek Estates – Section 2, a 6-lot subdivision on Lewis Ford Road (6-0)
• Approved St. Clair Station, a 7-lot subdivision on Timberlake Road (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the May 22, 2023 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) are holding a joint work session to review IDA projects, including returns on investment from development in Seneca Commerce Park, and to outline the upcoming Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy plan. The meeting is a discussion and review session, not a voting meeting, and no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of returns on investment from IDA development in Seneca Commerce Park
• Outline of upcoming Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy plan
• Other economic development matters
• Other business

The Board of Supervisors and Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held a joint meeting to review economic development updates. Staff presented reports on the CLiMB Fund, Seneca Commerce Park, and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. No new legislative actions or funding approvals were voted upon during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and the Industrial Development Authority are holding a joint work session to review IDA projects, returns on investment from development in Seneca Commerce Park, and an outline for the upcoming Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no specific decisions or votes listed.

• Review of IDA projects
• Review of returns on investment from IDA development in Seneca Commerce Park
• Upcoming Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan outline

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting to review project updates and the Seneca Commerce Park return on investment. No new legislative actions or funding approvals were decided during the session.

• Adjourned Board of Supervisors meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned IDA meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, a special use permit, and a tax exemption for Rustburg Dixie Softball, Inc. They will also consider consent agenda items including a $31,296.23 County Attorney invoice, authorizing an RFP for waste hauling, a grant application for Seneca Commerce Park, and landfill engineering services. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a public nuisance legal matter.

• Rezoning 1.08 acres at 3739 & 3749 Waterlick Road to Business – General Commercial for a mini-storage facility
• Special use permit for an additional dwelling unit at 23 Semmes Court, Rustburg
• Rezoning 1.709 acres at 688 Alum Springs Road to Business – General Commercial for coffee shop, event venue, and tourist house
• Rezoning 387.263 acres on Poor House Road and Smoky Hollow Road to Agricultural
• County Attorney invoice of $31,296.23 for services April 20 – May 23, 2023

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request for a mini-storage facility and a special use permit for an additional dwelling unit. They also authorized staff to advertise proposed updates to the County Code.

• Approved rezoning of 3739 & 3749 Waterlick Road from Residential – Single Family to Business – General Commercial for a mini-storage facility (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Samuel Candler to allow one additional dwelling unit at 23 Semmes Court (6-0)
• Authorized staff to advertise proposed County Code amendments for the August 1, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from March 7, March 28, and April 4, 2023 meetings (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for several rezoning requests and special use permits, primarily for multi-family housing and a private school. These recommendations will go before the Board of Supervisors at the July 18 meeting.

• Recommended approval of PL-23-091 to change Comprehensive Plan Land Use map to 'Medium to High Density Mixed' (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-088 to rezone 725 Leesville Road and 73 Bud Drive to Residential – Multi Family for duplexes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-087 to rezone 410 English Commons Drive to Residential – Multi Family for additional apartments (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-089 special use permit to use 211 Bridge Tree Court as a rooming house (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-092 to rezone 2612 & 2624 Sunnymeade Road from Agricultural to Residential – Multi Family for duplexes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-093 special use permit to operate a private school and preschool at 48 Oak Street (vote not recorded)
• Approved minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Authority approved a fuel through-put agreement with Freedom Aviation and authorized a fundraising fly-in for Bethel Mennonite Church. The board also approved April utility payments and held a closed session regarding property at 133 Runway Road.

• Approved agreement with Freedom Aviation for June 2023-May 2026 at $0.07 per gallon through-put fee (Unanimous)
• Approved Bethel Mennonite Church host fly-in event (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of April bills for Bright speed ($83.15), Southside Electric ($157.47), Miscellaneous ($94.53), and Supplies ($12.40) (Unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss property at 133 Runway Road and prospective business (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held a joint meeting to discuss amending the County Code regarding rooming and tourist houses. No formal votes were taken on code changes, but staff were directed to draft specific updates for future consideration.

• Directed staff to draft code updates to allow rooming houses as a by-right use
• Directed staff to draft code updates for by-right tourist homes in A-1 Districts (min 25 acres, specific setbacks)
• Directed staff to draft code updates for accessory dwelling units (max 2 bedrooms, 1,000 sq ft)
• Directed staff to draft proposed amendments to reduce residential and accessory building setbacks
• Directed staff to draft a new 'Rural Residential' zoning designation for properties down to 1.5 acres
• Directed staff to prepare a white paper on Mixed Use Zoning or simplified Planned Unit Development

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority is meeting to review its financial report and project update list, and to discuss items related to Seneca Park, including a lease and building improvements at 265 Ewing Drive and engineering work for Lots JKL. The board will also consider topics for a joint work session with the Board of Supervisors. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Review and approval of minutes from March 23 and April 3, 2023
• Financial report and project update list from Economic Development Staff
• Seneca Park: 265 Ewing Drive lease and building improvements
• Seneca Park: Lots JKL engineering work
• Discussion topics for Board of Supervisors-IDA joint work session

The Industrial Development Authority accepted a lease agreement with Ceramic Tubular Products for the property at 265 Ewing Drive. The board also approved expenses for building maintenance and upgrades to prepare the site for the new tenant.

• Approved lease agreement with Ceramic Tubular Products at $9 per square foot (unanimous)
• Approved expenses for building maintenance and upgrades at 265 Ewing Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2023 Property Sub-Committee meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors is meeting to receive a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan from county staff, followed by discussion and board direction. The agenda includes introductory remarks and a dinner break, with no other substantive items listed.

• Comprehensive Plan overview presented by Austin Mitchell and Paul Harvey
• Discussion and board direction on the Comprehensive Plan

The Board held a work session to review land use and the Comprehensive Plan. No formal votes were taken, but the Board directed staff to draft proposals for a new agricultural zoning designation and updated setback requirements.

• Directed staff to draft an ordinance for a new zoning designation in the agriculture district (e.g., Rural Residential)
• Requested staff to provide information on Mixed Use Zoning and simplifying the Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance
• Directed staff to draft a proposal to reduce side setbacks from 15 to 10 feet, rear setbacks from 25 to 20 feet, and accessory building setbacks to 3-5 feet

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal to renovate Brookville High School using the Public-Private Educational Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) process, with costs up to $50 million. The board is asked to declare it a qualifying project, authorize competitive negotiation, and approve staff roles and preliminary work. The board will also hold public hearings on four special use permit requests and a joint hearing with VDOT on the Six Year Plan for secondary road improvements.

• Brookville High School PPEA renovation project up to $50 million
• Special use permit for solar buffer amendment on Depot Road & Sawpit Road (denial recommended 7-0)
• Special use permit for rooming house at 212 Winding Way Road (approval recommended 7-0)
• Special use permit for wedding venue at 10609 Richmond Highway (approval recommended 6-0)
• County Attorney invoice of $27,904.85 for March 21-April 19, 2023

The Board of Supervisors determined that renovating Brookville High School is a qualifying project under the PPEA process, which may cost up to $50 million. The Board also approved adding the Robertson Village subdivision streets to the state maintenance system and passed several budget appropriations.

• Approved PPEA process for Brookville High School renovation (7-0)
• Appointed Clifton Tweedy as project coordinator and manager for Brookville High School project (7-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Brookville High School project (7-0)
• Approved adding Robertson Village subdivision streets to the State system for maintenance (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 appropriation for fuel services (7-0)
• Approved $31,187.51 for USDA office space facility upgrades (7-0)
• Approved $27,904.85 payment for County Attorney services (7-0)
• Authorized applications for Revenue Sharing Funds for Fox Ridge Lane and Springfield Road (7-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Campbell County Economic Development Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive project and staff updates, and hear a presentation on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of October 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Project updates
• Introduction of new staff members
• Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) presentation

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four land-use matters scheduled for the June 6th Board meeting, including three rezoning requests and one special use permit. They will also consider two subdivision proposals and other routine items.

• Rezone 3739 & 3749 Waterlick Road from Residential to General Commercial for a mini-storage facility (PL-23-060)
• Special use permit for an additional dwelling unit for immediate family (PL-23-073)
• Rezone 1.709 acres to General Commercial for coffee shop, event venue, tourist house (PL-23-077)
• Rezone Poor House Road/Smoky Hollow Road parcel to Agricultural for farming and forestry (PL-23-078)
• Subdivision proposals: 6-lot Down Creek Estates and 23-lot The Allure Section 2

The Planning Commission recommended approval for four land-use requests, including a mini-storage facility and a coffee shop/event venue. The commission also approved two subdivision plans for residential lots.

• Recommended approval of PL-23-060 to rezone 3739 & 3749 Waterlick Road for a mini-storage facility (6-1)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-073 special use permit for an additional dwelling unit at 23 Semmes Court (7-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-077 to rezone 688 Alum Springs Road for a coffee shop, event venue, and tourist house (7-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-078 to rezone 387.263 +/- acres to Agricultural (7-0)
• Approved Down Creek Estates – Section 1 6-lot subdivision (7-0)
• Approved The Allure – Section 2 23-lot subdivision (6-1)

Broadband Authority

The Board will meet to receive progress reports on Firefly, Shentel, and Riverstreet projects. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and a discussion period.

• Firefly project update by Gary Wood
• Shentel project update by Jessica Wilmer
• Riverstreet project update by Zach Church

The Authority reviewed project timelines and engineering statuses from Shentel, Firefly, Brightspeed, and Riverstreet. No new contracts were awarded, and the board focused on construction schedules and customer notification plans.

• Approved minutes of the January 3, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on rezoning requests, a special use permit, and tax rate adoption, and will consider a $686,558 machinery and tools tax refund to Abbott Laboratories. They will also vote on consent agenda items including appropriations, a county attorney invoice, a noise ordinance exception, and a fee waiver for the St. Jude Dream Home.

• Refund of $686,558.45 to Abbott Laboratories for overpaid machinery and tools tax
• Rezoning PL-23-019: 73 Liberty Village Blvd from Residential Multi-Family to Business Limited Commercial
• Special use permits for additional dwelling units at 595 Meadowbrook Lane and 227 Leeward Way
• Public hearing on raising elderly and disabled tax relief income limits and maximum relief
• Public hearing on FY 2024 tax rates

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2024 budget and established tax rates for real estate and personal property. They also increased income limits for elderly and disabled tax relief and approved several zoning changes and special use permits.

• Adopted FY 2024 budget with a $317,326 reduction to Transfer to Debt Service (7-0)
• Set 2023 real estate tax rate at $0.45 per $100 of assessed value (7-0)
• Approved 7% salary increase for eligible full-time employees effective July 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved machinery and tools tax refunds to Abbott Laboratories totaling up to $685,558.35 (7-0)
• Increased maximum income limits for elderly and disabled tax relief by $5,000 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 73 Liberty Village Blvd to Business – Limited Commercial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 436 Midgett Farm Road to Residential – Single Family (7-0)
• Authorized legal proceedings to abate public nuisances at 4213 Sunnymeade Road (7-0) and 3903 New Chapel Road (6-1)

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority meeting on April 3, 2023, has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review meeting minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• No agenda items listed

The Property Sub-Committee met to discuss the disposition of real property and prospective business interests regarding 265 Ewing Drive in a closed session. Following the session, the committee authorized a negotiator to act on behalf of the Authority.

• Authorized Rick Read to act as negotiator with a selected potential tenant for 265 Ewing Drive

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors voted to proceed with an unsolicited proposal for the renovation of Brookville High School under the PPEA process. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed FY 2024 Budget, but no action was taken as the Board must wait seven days before voting.

• Approved moving forward with unsolicited proposal for Brookville High School renovation (7-0)
• Entered closed meeting to discuss PPEA proposal (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five land use matters, including a solar project buffer amendment, a rezoning for a warehouse, and special use permits for a rooming house, a wedding venue, and an equestrian center. These items are scheduled for the May 2nd Board meeting. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and commissioner attendance.

• Special use permit to amend vegetative buffer condition for solar project on Depot Road (PL-23-040)
• Rezoning of 1440 Hat Creek Road from Agricultural to Industrial-General for office/storage warehouse (PL-23-044)
• Special use permit for rooming house and additional dwelling unit at 212 Winding Way Road (PL-23-050)
• Special use permit for wedding/events venue at 10609 Richmond Highway (PL-23-052)
• Special use permit for equestrian center school and public events at 1039 Brookneal Highway (PL-23-055)

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a rooming house, a wedding venue, and an equestrian school. However, it recommended denial for a solar project's vegetative buffer amendment and a rezoning request for a wholesale warehouse.

• Recommended denial of PL-23-040 to amend solar project vegetative buffer (0-7)
• Recommended denial of PL-23-044 to rezone 2.609 acres to Industrial-General at 1440 Hat Creek Road (0-7)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-023 for a rooming house/additional dwelling unit at 212 Winding Way Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-052 for a wedding and special events venue at 10609 Richmond Highway with 10:00 p.m. noise limit (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-055 for an equestrian center as school use at 1039 Brookneal Highway (7-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority will review meeting minutes, receive staff updates including a financial report and project list, and enter a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition. They will also review Seneca Park grading plans. The meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

• Closed session for real property acquisition/disposition
• Seneca Park grading plans review
• Financial report and project updates
• Welcome Karen Wydner
• Meeting schedule revision for BOS work session on 6/20/23

The Industrial Development Authority approved a short-term lease extension and the purchase of a shed from Simplimatic. The board also authorized a negotiator for potential tenants at 265 Ewing Drive and established a three-member team to review lease proposals.

• Approved 2-3 day lease extension for Simplimatic (April 1-3)
• Approved purchase of Simplimatic shed for $4,000, not to exceed $5,000
• Authorized Rick Read as negotiator for potential tenants at 265 Ewing Drive
• Selected Vance Driskill, Jack Dean, and George Rosser to review and sign lease agreements
• Approved December 1, 2022 revised minutes
• Approved January 26, 2023 minutes
• Rescheduled June 22, 2023 meeting to May 11, 2023

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is meeting to approve the financial report and pay bills, discuss maintenance including beacon light operations, and receive updates on administrative items such as the weed kill contract renewal and AWOS radio licensing. They will also hear from a consultant about a response from the Virginia Department of Aviation and next steps on a task order for a pen and ink change.

• Approve financial report and payment of bills
• Maintenance update on beacon light operations
• Weed kill contract renewal
• AWOS radio licensing
• Consultant update on DOAV assurance response and task order for pen and ink change

The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting but do not record the outcomes, votes, or specific actions taken. It is unclear which items were approved or decided.

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will consider several significant items, including a request to amend the Future Land Use Map for three parcels, a $97,770.38 gas extension project, and a new enterprise resource planning system. They will also hold public hearings on three special use permits and discuss other administrative matters.

• Future Land Use Map amendment request for three parcels near Leesville Road and Bud Drive
• Crowell Lane gas extension: authorize $97,770.38 payment to Columbia Gas
• Seneca Park lots J & K: authorize Perkins and Orrison to complete site plans for 100,000 sq ft pad
• Approve $18,068.35 County Attorney invoice
• Authorize contract with RDA Systems for new ERP system (approx. $900,000 initial cost)

The Board of Supervisors voted to keep the S.R. Bryant Memorial Greenway as a public space. Other actions included approving a natural gas extension and denying a special use permit for an auto business.

• Authorized staff not to proceed with the sale of S.R. Bryant Memorial Greenway (7-0)
• Approved $97,770.38 for Crowell Lane natural gas extension (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied special use permit for auto sales/repair at 3682 Oxford Furnace Road (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for tourist house at 112 English Commons Drive (5-2)
• Approved special use permit for tourist house at 802 Peerman School Road (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved special use permit for rebuilder/salvage dealer at 157 Springlake Road (7-0)
• Approved $900,000 cooperative agreement for new financial software (7-0)
• Authorized legal proceedings to abate public nuisances at 253 Kiowa Road and 282 Oak Ridge Drive

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to review the proposed FY2024 budget, including a preview of the school division budget. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss an unsolicited proposal under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act, which may involve investment of public funds or contract award. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Closed session to discuss unsolicited proposal under Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act
• Preview of School Division Budget by Superintendent Dr. Bobby Johnson
• Overview of FY24 Proposed Budget by County Administrator Frank Rogers

The Board of Supervisors voted to advertise a public hearing for the FY 2024 Proposed Budget, which includes reductions to real estate, personal property, and BPOL tax rates. The Board also reviewed a school division budget request and certified a closed meeting regarding a public-private education proposal.

• Authorized public hearing for FY 2024 Budget with real estate tax reduction from $0.52 to $0.455 (7-0)
• Authorized reduction of personal property tax rate from $4.31 to $4.11 (7-0)
• Authorized 5% reduction in Business and Professional Occupational License (BPOL) rates (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting regarding an unsolicited proposal under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several land use matters, including rezoning requests and special use permits for additional dwelling units. The commission will also review minutes from previous meetings and a proposed public dedication of right-of-way. These items are scheduled for the April 4th Board meeting.

• Rezone 73 Liberty Village Blvd from Residential Multi-Family to Business Limited Commercial for professional office (PL-23-019)
• Special use permit for additional dwelling unit at 595 Meadowbrook Lane (PL-23-020)
• Special use permit for additional dwelling unit at 227 Leeward Way (PL-23-023)
• Rezone 436 Midgett Farm Road from Business General Commercial to Residential Single Family (PL-23-028)
• Public dedication of 2.091-acre parcel for Carden Lane right-of-way

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a behavioral health office rezoning, two residential special use permits for additional dwelling units, and one residential rezoning. The commission also recommended approval for a public right-of-way dedication on Carden Lane.

• Recommended approval of PL-23-019 to rezone 73 Liberty Village Boulevard to Business – Limited Commercial for a behavioral health office (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-020 for a special use permit for an additional dwelling unit at 595 Meadowbrook Lane (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-023 for a special use permit for an additional dwelling unit at 227 Leeward Way (6-0)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-028 to rezone 0.793 +/- acres at 458 Midgett Farm Road to Residential – Single Family (6-0)
• Recommended approval of public dedication of a 2.091 acre parcel for right-of-way on Carden Lane (6-0)
• Approved minutes from December 5, 2022 and January 23, 2023 meetings

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors is meeting to hear an overview of the County Public Works Department from Director Brian Stokes. The agenda contains no other business items, votes, or public hearings, making it a largely informational session.

• Overview of County Public Works Department by Director Brian Stokes

The Board of Supervisors received proposed budget books for FY 2024, which include a balanced budget and a proposed tax rate of 45.5 cents. A work session to discuss the budget is scheduled for February 28. The meeting also included a departmental overview from the Director of Public Works.

• Distributed FY 2024 budget books to Board members
• Scheduled budget work session for February 28

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will review and potentially approve the FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan, a resolution to name a section of Route 501 after the late Judge J. Samuel Johnston Jr., and changes to Parks and Recreation Advisory Council by-laws. They will also consider scheduling a public hearing on the potential sale of SR Bryant Memorial Greenway, and hold public hearings on amending the CCUSA Articles of Incorporation and extending the lease of the historic courthouse.

• Approve FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution to name 7.96 miles of Route 501 as Judge J. Samuel Johnston Memorial Highway
• Public hearing request for potential sale of SR Bryant Memorial Greenway
• Approve $7,474 County Attorney invoice
• Transfer $14,967.91 for holiday light display expansion

The Board of Supervisors approved a five-year capital investment plan with $2,947,174.00 in local funding for FY24. Other key actions included renaming a section of Route 501 and extending a lease for the historic courthouse.

• Approved FY 2024–2028 Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Requested Route 501 be named Judge J. Samuel Johnston, Jr. Memorial Highway (7-0)
• Approved 10-year lease extension for Campbell County Historic Courthouse (7-0)
• Amended CCUSA Articles of Incorporation to extend board terms to four years (7-0)
• Authorized public hearing for potential sale of S.R. Bryant Memorial Greenway (7-0)
• Endorsed amended Parks and Recreation Advisory Council by-laws (6-1)
• Authorized legal proceedings to abate public nuisances at three properties (7-0) and one property (5-2)
• Approved $14,967.91 for Rustburg electrical upgrades for holiday displays (7-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from staff, including a financial report and project updates. The main substantive item is a site plan review for Seneca Park presented by Perkins & Orrison, Inc. The meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2023, at the Citizen Services Conference Room in Rustburg.

• Review and approval of December 1, 2022 minutes
• Financial report from Economic Development staff
• Project updates list
• Seneca Park site plan review by Perkins & Orrison, Inc. (Russ Orrison, PE)

The Authority approved the presented financial report and decided to have staff draft an information memo for the Board of Supervisors regarding Seneca Park options. The December 1, 2022, meeting minutes were not approved due to accuracy issues.

• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Declined approval of December 1, 2022, meeting minutes
• Directed staff to draft an information memo to the Board of Supervisors regarding Seneca Park options

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for an auto sales business, a salvage dealer, and one tourist house. A second tourist house request was denied, and a residential rezoning application was withdrawn.

• Recommended approval of PL-22-266 for auto sales and minor repair at 3682 Oxford Furnace Road with 8am-5pm hours and 6-month cleanup condition (6-0)
• Recommended denial of PL-22-227 for a tourist house at 112 English Commons Drive (0-6)
• Recommended approval of PL-23-002 for a tourist house at 802 Peerman School Road (6-0)
• Rezoning request PL-23-003 for 11-lot subdivision on East Ferry Road withdrawn by applicant
• Recommended approval of PL-22-004 for a rebuilder and salvage dealer at 157 Springlake Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Marshall Mill Road Estates 19-lot subdivision (6-0)

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the financial report and paying bills. They will also discuss the status of passport stamps and hold a project discussion with Talbert & Bright Inc. consultants. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approve financial report
• Payment of bills
• Passport stamp status update
• Project discussion with Talbert & Bright Inc. consultants

The Authority approved the initiation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Airport Master Plan. Members also approved several utility payments and voted to move the organization's banking to First National Bank.

• Approved RFP initiation for Airport Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved change of bank to First National Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of Brightspeed bills: $83.18 and $100.67 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of Southside Electric bills: $225.86 and $160.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved DOAV reimbursement deposit of $1,567.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved Southside Electric Capital Credit Retirement Check of $35.10 (Unanimous)
• Approved December 07, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and School Board are meeting jointly to hold a public hearing and adopt resolutions for a bond issue to construct Brookville High School, including a loan application to the Literary Fund of Virginia. They will also review preliminary FY24 revenue projections and a school budget overview. This is a decision-making meeting on funding for the school construction.

• Public hearing on borrowing/bond issue for Brookville High School construction
• Application for loan from the Literary Fund of Virginia
• Adoption of resolutions for borrowing/bond issue
• Preliminary FY24 local revenue projections
• School budget overview

The Board of Supervisors and School Board authorized the issuance of up to $50 million in general obligation bonds to fund the construction and equipping of Brookville High School. This includes a specific application for a $25 million loan from the Virginia Literary Fund at an interest rate not exceeding 2%.

• Approved issuance of up to $50M in general obligation bonds for Brookville High School (7-0)
• Approved application for $25M loan from the Virginia Literary Fund (7-0)
• School Board approved application for $25M Literary Fund loan (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold its organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, set the 2023 meeting schedule, and adopt policies. They will also receive the FY2022 audited financial report, discuss the proposed 2023 legislative agenda, and consider a sewer fee waiver for Hyland Heights Baptist Church. Public hearings will address three rezoning and special use permit requests.

• Select Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2023
• Receive FY2022 audited financial report presentation
• Consider $52,000 allocation for Airport Commerce Park due diligence study
• Public hearing on rezoning 22.938 acres to Industrial-General at 22290 & 22326 Timberlake Road
• Public hearing on special use permit for wedding venue at 3200 Sunnymeade Road

The Board of Supervisors elected Matt W. Cline as Chairman and Kenneth R. Brown as Vice-Chairman for 2023. The Board approved three land-use requests, including a rezoning for a single-family subdivision and a special use permit for a wedding venue. Additionally, the Board adopted its 2023 Legislative Agenda and approved a $52,000 grant match for an airport commerce park study.

• Elected Matt W. Cline as 2023 Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Kenneth R. Brown as 2023 Vice-Chairman (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 22290 & 22326 Timberlake Road for industrial and residential use (7-0)
• Approved rezoning on Sunnymeade Road for a four-unit multifamily dwelling (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for wedding venue at 3200 Sunnymeade Road (7-0)
• Adopted 2023 Legislative Agenda (7-0)
• Approved $14,600 aid-to-construction fee exemption for Hyland Heights Baptist Church (7-0)
• Approved $52,000 allocation for Airport Commerce Park Due Diligence study (7-0)

Broadband Authority

The Campbell County Broadband Authority is meeting to elect officers, set a meeting schedule, approve prior minutes, and receive a project update on the Riverstreet broadband initiative. The meeting is procedural and includes adjournment to a regular business meeting at 6:00 PM.

• Election of officers and establishment of meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022
• Project update on Riverstreet broadband

The Authority elected its leadership for 2023 and adopted a new meeting schedule and inclement weather policy. Members received progress updates on fiber network expansions from Riverstreet Networks and Shentel.

• Elected Charlie A. Watts II as Chairman and A. Dale Moore as Vice-Chairman (7-0)
• Appointed Frank J. Rogers as Secretary & Treasurer (7-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for April 18, August 15, and October 17 (7-0)
• Adopted inclement weather policy (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 15, 2022 meeting (7-0)