Campbell County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on December 9, 2025, at the Haberer Building Multi‑Use Room. Chairman Carwile will call the meeting to order. Administrator Rogers will present preliminary local revenue projections for fiscal year 2027. The session will conclude with an adjournment.

• Call to order by Chairman Carwile
• Presentation of preliminary FY 2027 local revenue projections by Administrator Rogers
• Adjournment of the work session

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors reviewed preliminary local revenue projections for FY27, noting expected increases in property taxes, sales taxes, and other sources. Administrator Rogers discussed the budget timeline, including a public forum on Jan. 6 and a joint meeting with the School Board on Jan. 13. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Supervisor Brown, unanimous aye vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on a rezoning and special‑use permit request to change 11.13 acres on Crews Shop Road from agricultural to Heavy Industrial, allowing tractor‑trailer storage. It will also review a Recreation Opportunity Assessment agreement with Virginia Tech and approve the County Attorney invoice of $18,706.37. Additional agenda items include two other rezoning proposals, a semi‑annual code update, and routine appropriations.

• Rezoning & Special Use Permit for 11.13 acres on Crews Shop Road (PL‑25‑204) to Heavy Industrial with tractor‑trailer storage
• Rezoning 15.13 acres on Old Rustburg Road & Lone Jack Road (PL‑25‑219) to Residential‑Manufactured Housing
• Rezoning 1.39 acres on Moorman Mill Road (PL‑25‑224) to Residential‑Single Family
• Authorization for staff to contract Virginia Tech for a Recreation Opportunity Assessment
• Approval of County Attorney invoice totaling $18,706.37

The Board unanimously approved the minutes of the September 16, 2025 meeting. No substantive resolutions, ordinances, or code changes were adopted during the session. The public hearing discussed a possible emergency ordinance for data centers, but no vote or decision was recorded.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several special use permits and one rezoning request. The body will also consider updates to the subdivision of land and zoning codes.

• Special use permit for a solar facility at Brookneal Highway (PL-25-248)
• Special use permit for a 11,424 sq. ft. mixed use residential structure at 20635 Timberlake Road (PL-25-238)
• Special use permit for a 250 ft. flagpole at 5766 Wards Road (PL-25-236)
• Rezoning of 659 Covered Bridge Road from Agricultural to Residential - Manufactured Housing (PL-25-243)
• Code updates to Chapter 21 (Subdivision of Land) and Chapter 22 (Zoning) (PL-25-000)

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal‑Campbell County Airport Authority meeting will review its recent financial activity, including the FY27 budget proposal. Board members will discuss project updates such as a forestry mulcher, air‑conditioner repair, and a solar‑panel initiative. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, staff updates, and scheduling for 2026.

• Approve FY27 budget
• Approve financial report
• Payment of bills
• Forestry mulcher project update
• Solar panels update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive a presentation on county information and statistics from Administrator Rogers.

• Presentation on County Information & Statistics by Administrator Rogers

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors met on November 18, 2025 and heard presentations of county population, school enrollment, salary, and department performance data. No formal actions on policies, budgets, or projects were taken. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and updates to the County Code. The body is also deciding on a new lease for Long Island Park and approving various appropriations.

• Rezoning of 3.00 +/- acres on Colonial Highway for a public safety station and EMS facility
• Rezoning of 11.13 acres on Crews Shop Road for tractor-trailer storage
• County Attorney invoice for $19,182.02
• 5-year lease agreement with DWR for Long Island Park
• Zoning code updates regarding solar applications and vape shop locations

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the minutes of the August 5 and September 2, 2025 regular meetings. It also adopted a resolution designating November 9‑15, 2025 as Nurse Practitioner Week in Campbell County. No other actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were informational presentations.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adopted resolution declaring Nov 9‑15, 2025 Nurse Practitioner Week

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and a press release about a recent lawsuit. It also approved the list of officers of election dated October 31, 2025. The Board voted to allow officers of election to wear non‑ripped jeans for the November 2025 general election, with a review planned for early 2026. The next meeting is set for January 9, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved press release on recent lawsuit (unanimous)
• Approved list of officers of election dated Oct 31 2025 (unanimous)
• Allowed officers of election to wear non‑ripped jeans for Nov 2025 election (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 9 2026 at 10:30 am (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:26 pm (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will not decide on land use items at this meeting. Instead, the body is scheduling three public hearings for the December 2, 2025, Board Meeting to consider rezoning requests and a zoning code update.

• PL-25-219: Rezoning Old Rustburg Rd and Lone Jack Rd to allow a manufactured home park
• PL-25-224: Rezoning 365 Moorman Mill Rd to allow subdivision and a standalone single-family dwelling
• PL-225-000: Fall 2025 update to Chapter 22 (Zoning) code

The commission approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended and approved rezoning PL-25-219 for the Lonejack Road and Brightside Drive parcels to Residential Manufactured Housing. It also unanimously approved rezoning PL-25-224 for 365 Moorman Mill Road to Residential Single‑Family and the code update PL-25-000 to Chapter 22 (Zoning). All votes were aye with no nay votes.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (aye: all present, nay: none)
• Approved rezoning PL-25-219 (Lonejack Road) to Residential Manufactured Housing (aye: Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Otero, Gough; nay: none)
• Approved rezoning PL-25-224 (365 Moorman Mill Rd) to Residential Single‑Family (aye: Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Otero, Gough; nay: none)
• Approved code update PL-25-000 to Chapter 22 (Zoning) (aye: Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Otero, Gough; nay: none)

Broadband Authority

The Campbell County Broadband Authority will first approve the minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting. It will then receive project updates on the Riverstreet broadband schedule, the Shentel initiative, and the Firefly effort. Additional updates will be provided by Southside Electric Cooperative, Appalachian Power, VDOT, and Dominion Energy. The meeting will conclude with discussion and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2025 (BROADBAND AUTHORITY MINUTES - 2025 08 19.PDF)
• Riverstreet broadband schedule update (RIVERSTREET - BROADBAND SCHEDULE RSN 101925.XLSX)
• Riverstreet FTTH update (RIVERSTREET - FTTH UPDATE 102125.PDF) presented by Robert Taylor
• Shentel project update presented by Jessica Wilmer
• Firefly project update

The Campbell County Broadband Authority approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the October 21, 2025 meeting was also passed. Both actions received unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 p.m. (7-0)

Economic Development Commission

The commission will elect a chairman and introduce a new Business Programs Coordinator. The body will also receive a project update regarding the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

• Election of EDC Chairman
• Introduction of Kristina Smith, Business Programs Coordinator
• Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Project Update

The meeting lacked a quorum, so prior minutes were not approved and no votes were taken. Commissioners received updates on the industrial park, staffing, grant funding, and upcoming projects. They also discussed future ideas such as a food hub and expanded tourism development.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will act on rezoning request PL‑25‑132 for about 57 acres at Richmond Highway and Cabin Field Road to permit a data center and modify site‑plan proffers. The meeting also includes approval of FY2025‑26 budget carryover requests totaling $980,588.08 in the General Fund, $6,260,018.96 in the Capital Improvement Plan, and $300,879.19 in the Solid Waste Fund. Staff will recommend a $75,000 transfer from the unassigned fund to purchase a used armored vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office. Additional items are the advertisement of Chapter 22 zoning code changes and a resolution to place Liberty View Lane into the secondary state highway system.

• Rezoning request PL‑25‑132 for ~57 acres at Richmond Highway & Cabin Field Road for a data center (Planning Commission 6‑0 recommendation).
• FY2025‑26 carryover requests: $980,588.08 (General Fund), $6,260,018.96 (Capital Improvement Plan), $300,879.19 (Solid Waste Fund).
• $75,000 transfer request to fund purchase of a used armored vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office.
• Staff recommendation to advertise Chapter 22 zoning code changes and schedule a public hearing on Nov 4 2025.
• Resolution to accept Liberty View Lane into the secondary system of state highways.

The Board approved the minutes of the July 15 and August 19, 2025 meetings unanimously. Supervisors agreed to each contribute $150 to BARCC after a matching‑gift program was announced. The Board voted 5‑2 to deny rezoning request #PL‑25‑132 for the Richmond Highway and Cabin Field Road property. The Board adopted the 2025 Legislative Agenda, adding language on kratom, raw milk, speed‑limit authority, herd‑share legality, and law‑enforcement funding.

• Approved July 15 and August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Board members agreed to donate $150 each to BARCC
• Denied rezoning request #PL-25-132 for Richmond Highway & Cabin Field Road (5-2)
• Adopted 2025 Legislative Agenda with kratom, raw milk, speed‑limit, herd‑share, and law‑enforcement provisions

Electoral Board

The board will approve past meeting minutes and review updates to the standard operating procedure for appointing election officers. It will receive a registrar’s report and training updates. New business includes a request for an opinion and clarification on an item from the Attorney General. Public comment will be allowed before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from May 2, August 1, September 5, and September 15, 2025
• Review SOP for appointing/assigning election officers (potentially tabled)
• Discuss training updates (SDR’s)
• Registrar’s report updates
• Request clarification from Attorney General on an unspecified item

The Electoral Board unanimously approved a box for food and toiletries donations during early voting, accepted five additional election officers, and appointed two more pending paperwork. The Board also confirmed the registrar's authority to assign approved officers and set the next meeting for January 9, 2026. Several items, including discussion of the Attorney General’s opinion and standard operating procedures, were tabled.

• Approved donation box for food and toiletries during early voting (unanimous)
• Accepted five additional election officers (unanimous)
• Appointed two additional election officers pending paperwork (unanimous)
• Confirmed registrar Martin's authority to assign approved election officers (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Attorney General's opinion on Section 24.2-115 (unanimous)
• Tabled standard operating procedures for appointing officers until after election (unanimous)
• Set next board meeting for January 9, 2026 at 10:30 am (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:16 am (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board will meet to approve its agenda and discuss the logistics of upcoming training sessions. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda consists mainly of procedural items and a public comment period. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of agenda (procedural)
• Discussion of logistics of training sessions

The board approved the meeting agenda. It unanimously adopted a training session for election officers on October 11, 2025 at Yellow Branch Elementary School. The board voted to forgo the risk‑limiting audit for the Rustburg District Board of Supervisors seat. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting was set for October 3, 2025 at 10:30 am.

• Agenda approval motion passed
• Training session plan for Oct 11 at Yellow Branch Elementary adopted (unanimous)
• Audit for Rustburg District Board seat cancelled (motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:03 am (motion passed)
• Next meeting scheduled for Oct 3, 2025 at 10:30 am

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use items that will be decided at the November 6, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting. The items include a rezoning of a Colonial Highway parcel to Business General Commercial for a public safety station and EMT facility, a rezoning of a Crews Shop Road parcel to Industrial Heavy with a special-use permit for tractor-trailer storage, and a plat of vacation to release county interests in outlet roads on parcels 20D-4-C and 20D-4-B.

• PL-25-197: Rezone tax map parcel 32-A-65B at Colonial Highway from Agricultural to Business General Commercial for a public safety station and EMT facility.
• PL-25-204: Rezone tax map parcel 17-B-2A at Crews Shop Road from Agricultural to Industrial Heavy and grant a Special Use Permit for tractor-trailer storage.
• PL-25-206: Approve a plat of vacation to release county interests in the 50‑ft Outlet Road (northwest border) and 30‑ft Outlet Roads (southern portion of Tract C and border of Tract C/Tract B) on parcels 20D-4-C and 20D-4-B.

The commission approved the August 25, 2025 minutes and held public hearings on three items. It unanimously recommended approval of rezoning PL-25-197 to Business‑General Commercial for a public safety station, rezoning PL-25-204 to Industrial‑Heavy for a trucking yard, and subdivision PL-25-206 to vacate county easements. The two rezoning recommendations will be considered by the Board of Supervisors on November 6, 2025.

• Approved minutes from August 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning PL-25-197 (Colonial Highway) – aye: Monroe, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; nay: none
• Recommended approval of rezoning PL-25-204 (Crews Shop Road) – aye: Monroe, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; nay: none
• Recommended approval of subdivision PL-25-206 – aye: Monroe, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; nay: none
• Scheduled next Planning Commission meeting for October 27, 2025

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal‑Campbell County Airport Authority will approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting, review and approve its financial report and related bill payments, receive staff updates on insurance renewal and a pending light‑repair cost for the LUSOA bill, and discuss the forestry mulcher project and a flight‑school lease.

• Approve minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting
• Approve financial report
• Payment of outstanding bills
• Staff update: insurance renewal
• Discussion of flight school lease

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the CCUSA Board and staff on September 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Haberer Building Multi‑Use Room (also via Zoom). The agenda includes a system overview presentation by Jeff Wells and Tim Wagner of CCUSA, followed by a discussion of current topics. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed for this meeting.

• System Overview presentation by Jeff Wells and Tim Wagner (CCUSA)

Supervisors Dowdy and Watts agreed to serve on a new committee, with CCUSA Board members Lee and Richardson, to study a possible exemption to the mandatory sewer‑connection policy. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Elliott, seconded by Marstin, which passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Formed committee to evaluate exemption to mandatory sewer‑connection policy (members: Supervisors Dowdy, Watts; CCUSA Board members Lee, Richardson)
• Adjourned CCUSA meeting (motion by Elliott, seconded by Marstin; vote 6‑0 aye, 0 nay) – meeting ended at 7:43 p.m.

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will discuss the appointment and assignment of election officers. The body will also set dates for Logic and Accuracy Testing and training. A closed session is scheduled to discuss voter complaints and official assignments.

• Procedure for appointment and assignment of election officers
• Procedure for non-reappointment of election officers
• Setting dates for Logic and Accuracy Testing and training
• Review of public records retention and ADA compliance
• Scheduling of November and December board meetings

The Electoral Board entered a closed session, adopted several procedural guidelines, affirmed its ADA compliance and policy on election officer assignments, and approved posting signs for a withdrawn Brookneal Town Council candidate. It set CAP machine testing dates for September, scheduled election‑officer training for October, approved a Risk‑Limiting Audit for the November 2025 Rustburg District Board of Supervisors race, and appointed two additional election officers. The Board also set the next meeting for October 3, 2025 and adjourned at 12:56 pm.

• Entered closed session to discuss election official assignment and voter complaints (motion passed)
• Adopted procedure for preparing meeting agendas (motion passed)
• Adopted procedure for not reappointing election officers during their term (motion passed)
• Affirmed policy of not assigning election officers without Board approval (motion passed)
• Approved posting signs for withdrawn Brookneal Town Council candidate and use existing ballots (motion passed)
• Approved Risk‑Limiting Audit for November 2025 Rustburg District Board of Supervisors race (motion passed)
• Appointed two additional election officers (motion passed)
• Set next meeting for October 3, 2025 at 10:30 am (motion passed)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a siting agreement for solar facilities and a proposal to sell 7.1 acres in Seneca Commerce Park to Integrity Mechanical for $355,000. Public hearings are scheduled for a solar farm at 144 Farmcrest Drive and a data center rezoning at Richmond Highway and Cabin Field Road.

• Proposed sale of Lots M&N in Seneca Commerce Park to Integrity Mechanical for $355,000
• Public hearing for a 5 MW AC solar facility at 144 Farmcrest Drive
• Rezoning request for a 450,000 square foot data center at Richmond Highway and Cabin Field Road
• Approval of $163,500 in grant funding for recycling equipment and outreach
• County Attorney invoice for $11,263.36

The Board approved the minutes of the February 25, 2025 budget workshop and the June 17, 2025 joint meeting with the Industrial Development Authority. It authorized staff to bring draft amendments to the county code for solar project guidance to the October 7, 2025 meeting. The Board approved the Solar Facility Siting Agreement with Campbell Solar 1 LLC. It also approved the sale of Lots M and N in Seneca Commerce Park to Integrity Mechanical for $50,000 per acre and authorized related survey work.

• Approved minutes of Feb 25, 2025 budget workshop and Jun 17, 2025 joint meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to draft solar code amendments for next meeting (5-1)
• Approved Solar Facility Siting Agreement with Campbell Solar 1 LLC (4-2)
• Approved sale of Lots M and N in Seneca Commerce Park to Integrity Mechanical for $50,000 per acre with survey authorization (6-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will review minutes from March and April 2025 and discuss the 45,000-square-foot building at 293 Ewing Drive. The meeting includes a financial report and a project update list from staff.

• Review and Approval of Minutes: March 27, and April 25, 2025
• 293 Ewing Drive- 45,000sf building update
• Financial Report
• Project Update List
• Next Scheduled Meeting: October 23, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a special use permit amendment. The body will also consider a proposal for a new 121-lot residential subdivision.

• Proposed 121-lot subdivision called The Allure – Section 4 off English Tavern Road
• Rezoning request for 2771 Dearing Ford Road from Residential Multi Family to Business General Commercial for a motorcycle shop
• Request to amend special use permit conditions regarding a 6-foot-high fence at 280 Clarks Road for an automobile repair shop

The commission voted 6‑0 to deny the amendment request for special use permit PL‑25‑172 and then 4‑2 to revoke the underlying permit. It approved rezoning request PL‑25‑179 with a 6‑0 vote, and also approved a 121‑lot subdivision off English Tavern Road by the same 6‑0 margin. The two permit matters will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on October 7, 2025.

• Denied amendment of special use permit PL‑25‑172 (Aye: Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Gough; Nay: none; Absent: Thilking)
• Revoked special use permit PL‑25‑172 (Aye: Monroe, Witt, Hedges, Otero; Nay: Gough, Condrey; Absent: Thilking)
• Approved rezoning PL‑25‑179 for 2771 Dearing Ford Road (Aye: Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Gough; Nay: none; Absent: Thilking)
• Approved 121‑lot subdivision off English Tavern Road (Aye: Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Gough; Nay: none; Absent: Thilking)

Broadband Authority

The Broadband Authority will receive project updates from Riverstreet, Shentel, and Firefly. Following this, the Board of Supervisors will meet in a closed session to discuss the investment of public funds involving competition or bargaining.

• Project updates from Riverstreet, Shentel, and Firefly
• Agency updates from Southside Electric Cooperative, Appalachian Power, VDOT, and Dominion Energy
• Closed session regarding the investment of public funds per Section 2.2-3711 (A)(6) of the Code of Virginia

The Board voted unanimously to convene a closed session at 6:53 p.m. to consider investment of public funds. The session was later returned to an open meeting at 7:45 p.m., and the Board adopted a certification that the closed session complied with Virginia law. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. after discussion of building‑inspector vacancies, but no action was taken on staffing.

• Entered closed meeting to discuss investment of public funds (unanimous aye, no nays)
• Returned to open session at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous aye, no nays)
• Adopted certificate confirming closed meeting compliance (unanimous aye, no nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 p.m. (unanimous aye, no nays)

Board of Supervisors

The Broadband Authority will receive project updates from Riverstreet, Shentel, and Firefly. The Board of Supervisors will then convene for a closed session to discuss the investment of public funds. This session is requested to protect the county's financial interest during competition or bargaining.

• Project updates from Riverstreet, Shentel, and Firefly
• Agency updates from Southside Electric Cooperative, Appalachian Power, VDOT, and Dominion Energy
• Closed session regarding the investment of public funds per Section 2.2-3711 (A)(6) of the Code of Virginia

The Board of Supervisors resolved to convene a closed meeting to discuss investment of public funds, then voted to return to an open session. A certification resolution was adopted confirming the closed meeting complied with Virginia law. The meeting was adjourned. No formal decisions were made on building inspector vacancies.

• Entered closed meeting to discuss public fund investments (7-0)
• Returned to open session (7-0)
• Adopted certification of closed meeting compliance (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the sale of 14.608 acres in Seneca Commerce Park to Blue Ridge Beverage and a related water and sewer extension on Ewing Drive. The meeting also includes discussions on solar facility siting agreements and opioid settlement authorizations.

• Proposed sale of 14.608 acres in Seneca Commerce Park to Blue Ridge Beverage for $584,320
• Proposed $1.2 million water and sewer extension project on Ewing Drive
• Authorization to sign a settlement with the Sackler family for the Opioid Abatement Authority
• Rezoning request for 6294 Campbell Highway from Agricultural to Business – General Commercial
• Rezoning request for Lighthouse Drive from Residential – Multi Family to Business – General Commercial for a mini storage facility

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to review standard operating procedures for the appointment and reappointment of election officers. The board will also receive a report from the Registrar regarding new equipment.

• Review of SOP for Choosing to Decline Reappointment of Election Officers
• Review of SOP for Appointment and Assignment of Election Officers
• Registrar's update on new equipment
• Review of letters from RNC, RPV, and Campbell County Chair

The Electoral Board approved an amended agenda (2‑1) and unanimously approved the minutes from May, June, and July meetings. It unanimously ordered ballots for the November 2025 General Election to equal 70% of current registered voters and gave the General Registrar responsibility for developing future meeting agendas. Two draft SOPs on election officer appointments were tabled for later consideration.

• Approved agenda amendment (2-1)
• Approved minutes for May, June, July meetings (unanimous)
• Approved ordering ballots equal to 70% of registered voters (unanimous)
• Approved General Registrar to develop board meeting agendas (unanimous)
• Tabled SOP for not reappointing election officers (future meeting)
• Tabled SOP for appointing and assigning election officers (future meeting)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:30 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four land use requests. These include requests for a solar farm, a data center, townhomes, and a single-family housing development.

• Special use permit for a solar farm at 144 Farmcrest Road (PL-25-130)
• Rezone request for a data center at Richmond Highway and Cabin Field Road (PL-25-132)
• Rezone from Residential Single Family to Residential Multi Family for townhomes at 19972 Leesville Road (PL-25-142)
• Rezone from Agricultural to Residential Single Family for an 84-lot development at Calohan Road and Colonial Highway (PL-25-141)
• Review of the FY2025 Annual Report

The commission took up three development applications. It voted 5‑1 to recommend approval of the special‑use permit for a 5 MW solar farm (PL‑25‑130). It voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning for a data‑center on Richmond Highway (PL‑25‑132). A recommendation to rezone land for townhomes (PL‑25‑142) was motioned but the vote outcome was not recorded.

• Motion to approve June 23, 2025 minutes was made (outcome not recorded)
• Recommend approval of PL-25-130 Special Use Permit – vote 5 aye, 1 nay
• Recommend approval of PL-25-132 Rezoning for data center – vote 6 aye, 0 nay
• Recommend approval of PL-25-142 Rezoning for townhomes – motion made, outcome not recorded

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to discuss voting equipment security and the performance of the June primary. The board will also review the registrar's performance and determine if additional duties should be assigned to the registrar.

• Voting equipment security review
• Review of June primary deficiencies and communication with chiefs
• Response to an election official not assigned for the June primary
• Registrar performance review
• Potential assignment of additional duties to the registrar

The board convened a closed session at 10:32 am to discuss personnel matters and system security. It voted unanimously to end the closed session at 1:18 pm and certified that only those topics were discussed. The board then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 1:20 pm. The next meeting is set for August 1, 2025 at 10:30 am.

• Entered closed session at 10:32 am (no vote recorded)
• Left closed session at 1:18 pm (unanimous)
• Certified discussion limited to personnel matters and system security (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:20 pm (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review funding for opioid abatement pilot projects and economic incentives for a facility expansion. The meeting includes public hearings on three rezoning and special use requests and a semi-annual update to the County Code.

• Funding up to $50,000 for CAST and CarePortal opioid abatement pilot projects
• Economic stimulus grant not to exceed $75,000 for Banker Steel expansion on Rangoon Road
• Resolution to apply for a 1:1 match SEID grant for Seneca Commerce Park sewer and water extension
• Rezoning requests for 56 Long Island Road (commercial) and 122 Penuel Lane (manufactured housing)
• Special use permit for an automobile repair shop at 7214 Village Highway

The Board approved the use of up to $50,000 from opioid settlement funds to support two pilot projects for a three‑year period. It also approved up to $75,000 in economic incentives for Banker Steel’s expansion and authorized the submission of a grant application for a $1.3 million water and sewer extension in Seneca Commerce Park. All actions were adopted with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved opioid settlement funding up to $50,000 for pilot projects (7-0)
• Approved business incentives not to exceed $75,000 for Banker Steel (6-1)
• Authorized submission of SEID grant application for $1.3 million water/sewer extension (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 25, April 1, May 6, and June 3, 2025 meetings (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including rezoning for commercial and residential uses. The body will also review a proposed 13-lot subdivision and a semi-annual code update.

• Rezone 6294 Campbell Highway from Agricultural to Business – General Commercial for various service businesses
• Rezone 370 Sunburst Road from Agricultural to Residential – Single Family for a 5.617-acre lot division
• Rezone Lighthouse Drive from Residential – Multi Family to Business – General Commercial for a mini-storage facility
• Proposed 13-lot subdivision on Hughes Road in the Brookneal Election District
• Semi-Annual Code Update to Chapter 21 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 22 (Zoning)

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of three rezoning applications: 6294 Campbell Highway, a portion of 370 Sunburst Road, and Lighthouse Drive. It also adopted a semi‑annual code update to Chapters 21 and 22. Additionally, the commission approved a 13‑lot subdivision on Hughes Road. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Approved rezoning PL-25-108 (6294 Campbell Highway) from Agricultural to Business—General Commercial (vote: Monroe, Witt, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; Nay: none; Absent: Condrey, Gough)
• Approved rezoning PL-25-121 (portion of 370 Sunburst Road) from Agricultural to Residential—Single Family (vote: Monroe, Witt, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; Nay: none; Absent: Condrey, Gough)
• Approved rezoning PL-25-124 (Lighthouse Drive) from Residential—Multi Family to Business—General Commercial (vote: Monroe, Witt, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; Nay: none; Absent: Condrey, Gough)
• Approved semi‑annual code update to Chapter 21 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 22 (Zoning) (vote: Monroe, Witt, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; Nay: none; Absent: Condrey, Gough)
• Approved 13‑lot subdivision on Hughes Road in the Brookneal Election District (vote: Monroe, Witt, Hedges, Otero, Thilking; Nay: none; Absent: Condrey, Gough)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and the Industrial Development Authority are meeting for a joint work session focused on economic development. The Board will also consider a request for an exception from the noise ordinance.

• Review of industrial building construction projects
• Presentation on incentive programs
• Request for exception from noise ordinance (Yuille)

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to grant an exception to the Noise Ordinance, allowing a family reunion at 57 Yuille Lane in Gladys to run until 1 a.m. on July 5‑6, 2025. Supervisors also agreed to have staff develop a proposed residential rehabilitation program and a utility‑expansion incentive package for single‑family homes, which will be presented at a future meeting. The board noted no changes to the existing economic‑stimulus grant parameters. The IDA meeting was formally adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved noise-ordinance exception for Yuille family reunion (7-0 vote)
• Adjourned IDA meeting (7-0 vote)
• Directed staff to develop a residential rehabilitation incentive program (consensus)
• Directed staff to develop a utility-expansion incentive package for single-family homes (consensus)
• Noted no changes to economic-stimulus grant parameters (no action)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to address unfinished business regarding election administration and hear a report from the Registrar. The board is discussing the approval of election officers and pre-processing procedures.

• Approval of officers of election to represent parties at precincts
• Review of pre-processing procedures for election officers and party representatives
• Approval of Roberts Rules of Order 49-21 small boards
• Registrar's report on voter registration and early voting numbers
• Review of polling places and Registrar's Office issues

The Campbell County Electoral Board approved its meeting agenda and Robert's Rules of Order. It tabled the Public Policy agenda and the approval of the previous meeting's minutes pending clarification. The board approved placement of election officers for the June 17 election, ordered a review of GREB pre‑processing, and adopted motions on party parity SOP and assigning officers by April. Pre‑processing procedures and the checklist were also tabled.

• Approved agenda for June 6 meeting
• Tabled Public Policy agenda
• Tabled approval of minutes from previous meeting pending clarification
• Approved Robert's Rules of Order
• Approved placement of election officers to precincts for June 17 election
• Approved motion for CAP to review GREB pre‑processing chapter
• Tabled pre‑processing procedures and checklist
• Approved party parity SOP and assignment of officers to precincts by April

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider an emergency ordinance to move the Gladys voting precinct to the Gladys Volunteer Fire Department for the June 17, 2025, primary. The body will also review proposed updates to the County Code and consider covenants for Seneca Commerce Park.

• Emergency ordinance to move Gladys precinct to Gladys Volunteer Fire Department for June 17 primary
• Proposed covenants for Seneca Commerce Park
• County Attorney invoice for $17,100.87
• Additional $68,000 appropriation for brush disposal costs
• Appointment of Katherine N. Reusch as subdivision agent

The Board approved Supervisor Watts’s request to join the meeting electronically, adopted an emergency ordinance relocating the Gladys voting precinct to the Gladys Volunteer Fire Department for the June 17, 2025 primary, authorized advertising a July 15 public hearing on proposed County Code amendments, and approved protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park. All four motions passed unanimously with seven ayes and no nays.

• Approved Supervisor Watts’s electronic participation request (7-0)
• Adopted emergency ordinance moving Gladys precinct to Gladys Volunteer Fire Department for June 17, 2025 primary (7-0)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearing on County Code amendments for July 15, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved protective covenants for Seneca Commerce Park (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning and permit requests. The body will also consider a proposal for a new residential subdivision on Wheeler Rd.

• PL-25-096: Request to rezone 56 Long Island Rd to Business – General Commercial for a family entertainment site
• PL-25-097: Request to rezone 122 Penuel Lane to Residential – Manufactured Housing for a 0.5-acre mobile home division
• PL-25-100: Special use permit request for an automobile repair shop at 7214 Village Highway
• Morton Creek Estates: Proposed 28-lot subdivision on Wheeler Rd by K & E Properties, LLC

The commission unanimously recommended approval of rezoning 56 Long Island Road (PL-25-096) and rezoning 122 Penuel Lane (PL-25-097). It also unanimously recommended a special use permit for an automobile repair shop at 7214 Village Highway (PL-25-100). A 28‑lot subdivision called Morton Creek Estates on Wheeler Rd was approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved recommendation for rezoning 56 Long Island Rd (PL-25-096) (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for rezoning 122 Penuel Lane (PL-25-097) (5-0)
• Approved recommendation for special use permit at 7214 Village Highway (PL-25-100) (5-0)
• Approved 28‑lot Morton Creek Estates subdivision on Wheeler Rd (4-0)

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority will meet to approve financial reports, pay bills, and receive staff updates on emergency and security plans. No ordinances or major decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approve Financial Report
• Payment of bills
• Airport Emergency Plan review
• Airport Security Plan review
• BCCAA Minimum Standards review

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss covenants at Seneca Park and the Transient Occupancy Tax.

• Discussion of covenants at Seneca Park
• Discussion of Transient Occupancy Tax

The Board reached consensus to proceed with the proposed covenants for Seneca Commerce Park, with formal approval to be taken at a later meeting. Staff were directed to develop strategies for a possible increase in the transient occupancy tax and how the additional revenue could be used. The Board also authorized a sign on the 3‑acre Yellow Branch parcel indicating it may become a future public safety facility.

• Move forward with Seneca Commerce Park covenants; formal approval to be taken at a future meeting (consensus)
• Direct staff to develop strategies for a possible transient occupancy tax increase and revenue use (consensus)
• Authorize installation of a sign on the 3‑acre Yellow Branch parcel identifying a potential future public safety facility (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider staff recommendations on a solid waste transfer station, including extending the RFP deadline by 45 days, appointing the EDC as site evaluation committee, and adopting a multi-phase contract. Other business includes two public hearings: a special use permit for a tourist house at 683 Candlers Mountain Road and a joint VDOT hearing on the FY2026-2031 Six Year Secondary Road Plan. The consent agenda covers appropriations, a $12,640 county attorney invoice, appointment of a new zoning administrator, and a noise ordinance exception for a wine event.

• Transfer station RFP extension and DEQ regulatory steps (Permit by Rule, community committee, public meeting, county SWMP) with estimated $4M/year operating cost
• Public hearing: special use permit for tourist house (Airbnb) at 683 Candlers Mountain Road, Rustburg
• Public hearing: adoption of Six Year Plan for secondary roads FY2026-2031
• Appointment of Karissa M. Shrader as Zoning Administrator
• Noise ordinance exception request for DeVault Family Vineyards event June 14, 2025 (10pm to 11pm extension)

The Board approved the minutes of four prior meetings unanimously. It then approved a series of actions to move forward with a county‑only solid waste transfer station, including appointing committees, directing a new Solid Waste Management Plan, and accepting a multi‑phase contract format and project schedule. The Board also approved the appointment of a new Zoning Administrator and payment of the County Attorney invoice. All approvals were recorded as unanimous or without recorded opposition.

• Approved minutes of Feb 4, Mar 4, Mar 18, and Mar 24 meetings (7-0)
• Appointed Economic Development Commission as Transfer Station Site Evaluation Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Supervisors Matt Cline and Charlie Watts to RFP Selection Committee (7-0)
• Directed staff to revise the Solid Waste Management Plan to a county‑only plan (7-0)
• Approved multi‑phase contract format for the Transfer Station RFP (7-0)
• Accepted revised Preliminary Project Schedule for the Transfer Station (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Karissa M. Shrader as Zoning Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved County Attorney invoice of $12,640 for services (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board will meet on May 2, 2025, including closed sessions for personnel and election security. Unfinished business includes a proposed public comment policy, approval of officers of election, and discussion of environmental impact at the Registrar's Office for early voting. New business covers the annual performance review of the registrar (required by August 1) and a draft of principles and standards for elections. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Suggested Public Comment Policy - Present Suggestions
• Approve Officers of Election to Represent Parties at Precincts
• Possible environmental impact at Registrar's Office for Early Voting period
• Delegation of Responsibilities to Registrar & Annual Review (must be completed by Aug 1)
• Draft of principles and standards for elections in Campbell County

The Campbell County Electoral Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 4, 2025 meeting. It adopted a public‑comment policy and a statement of principles and standards for elections, both by unanimous vote. The board also approved moving forward with Robert’s Rules of Order at the June meeting and set future discussion of delegation and performance review for July 18, 2025. All actions were taken unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted public comment policy (unanimous)
• Adopted statement of principles and standards for elections (unanimous)
• Approved consideration of adopting Robert’s Rules of Order at June meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled delegation of responsibilities and performance review for July 18, 2025 (decision to address later, unanimous)
• Finalized agenda for Officer of Election Training for June primary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will discuss a proposed 7-lot subdivision on Stage Road and Spencer Road in the Concord Election District, owned by Pearson Properties LLC and currently zoned Agricultural. The meeting also includes a County Attorney's presentation on the commission's roles and responsibilities and updates on new staff assignments in Community Development. No public hearings or old business are on the agenda.

• Proposed 7-lot subdivision on Stage Road and Spencer Road (Concord Election District, Agricultural zoning, Pearson Properties LLC)
• County Attorney’s presentation on roles and responsibilities of the Planning Commission
• New staff assignments in Community Development
• Meeting attendance reminder: next meeting on May 27 (Tuesday) due to Memorial Day holiday

The commission approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously approved a 7‑lot subdivision on Stage Road and Spencer Road. It announced new staff assignments, naming Brian Stokes as Community Development Director, Karissa Shrader as Zoning Administrator, and Kate Reusch as Planner. No public hearings were held, and the next meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2025.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved 7‑lot subdivision on Stage Road and Spencer Road (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Brian Stokes as Community Development Director (also retains Public Works Director role)
• Appointed Karissa Shrader as Zoning Administrator
• Appointed Kate Reusch as Planner (starting May)
• Assigned Robert Jackson additional responsibilities in Public Works Department

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority will consider approving a storm water management agreement and a nutrient credit purchase. Both items are up for a vote at this meeting, which otherwise consists of procedural actions.

• Storm water management agreement approval
• Nutrient credit purchase approval

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily focusing on approval of financial reports and payment of bills. The board will also receive updates on the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) flight school and other airport operations. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from January, February, and March 2025 meetings
• Approval of financial report and payment of bills
• Fixed Base Operator (FBO) flight school update

Broadband Authority

The Broadband Authority will meet to receive project updates and agency reports. The body will discuss progress from specific providers and utility agencies.

• Project updates from Riverstreet, Firefly, and Shentel
• Agency updates from Southside Electric Cooperative, Appalachian Power, and VDOT

The Broadband Authority voted to allow Supervisor Tom K. Lawton to participate in the April 15, 2025 meeting via electronic communication. The board also approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Supervisor Lawton’s electronic participation request (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board will meet to discuss personnel matters in closed session, then return to open session to review the registrar's report and handle old business including a recap of the VEBA program and the process for selecting officers of election. New business includes setting dates and times for Logic and Accuracy testing and training for the June primary, addressing holidays, and considering a public comment policy.

• Closed session discussion of personnel matters
• Process for selecting officers of election to represent parties at precincts
• Set time and date for L&A testing and training for June Primary
• Invite VEBA Southern District Chairman to next meeting
• Suggested Public Comment Policy

The Electoral Board appointed nine new Officers of Election for 2025 and set dates for logic and accuracy testing of voting machines. Training sessions for election officials were scheduled for June 3, and the board decided not to hold a regular July meeting. A public comment policy will be implemented and reviewed, and the next meeting was set for May 2, 2025.

• Appointed nine additional Officers of Election for 2025 (unanimous)
• Set logic and accuracy testing dates: April 25 at 10:00 am and May 23 at 9:00 am
• Scheduled training for Chiefs/Assistant Chiefs (June 3, 6:00 pm) and new Officers (June 3, 5:00 pm)
• Decided not to hold a regular July meeting
• Agreed to implement a public comment policy and review Floyd County's policy
• Set next meeting for May 2, 2025 at 10:30 am
• Approved agenda and approved March 7 minutes (motions passed)
• Voted unanimously to enter and exit closed session for personnel matters

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on adopting the FY2026 budget of $135.9M, which lowers the personal property tax by $0.10 and the BPOL rate by 3%, and includes a 3% salary increase for county employees. A public hearing will be held on a special use permit for a drive-in theater at 11988 Wards Road. Presentations are scheduled from Horizon Behavioral Health, GO Virginia Region 2, and VDOT on the secondary road improvement plan. Consent items include a county attorney invoice and acceptance of Trent's Landing into the state highway system.

• FY2026 budget adoption ($135,868,793) with personal property tax reduction and BPOL rate cut
• Public hearing for special use permit for drive-in theater at 11988 Wards Road
• 3% salary increase for full-time county employees effective July 1, 2025
• County attorney invoice for $12,455.35
• Acceptance of Trent's Landing Sections 1 & 2 into VDOT secondary highway system

The Board approved the minutes of the Jan. 14, 2025 joint meeting with the School Board. It adopted the FY 2026 budget, set new real‑estate and personal‑property tax rates, and approved a 3% salary increase for full‑time employees effective July 1, 2025. The consent agenda was approved, covering food‑supply donations, a Fatherhood Initiative grant, law‑enforcement equipment funding, and payment to the County Attorney. A resolution was adopted requesting VDOT to add Trent’s Landing Sections 1 & 2 to the state secondary highway system.

• Approved Jan 14 2025 joint meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted FY 2026 budget and tax resolution (7‑0)
• Approved 3% salary increase for full‑time employees effective July 1 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved consent‑agenda appropriations: $150 food supplies, $12,500 Fatherhood Initiative, $50 food supplies, $3,200 law‑enforcement equipment (no vote recorded)
• Approved payment of $12,455.35 to County Attorney for services (no vote recorded)
• Resolved to request VDOT add Trent’s Landing Sections 1 & 2 to the Secondary System of State Highways (no vote recorded)

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority will review a 45,000-square-foot building update and receive a financial report and project update list from staff. The board will also consider entering closed session to discuss public fund investments involving competition or bargaining.

• Review and approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report and project update list from Economic Development Staff
• 45,000sf building update
• Closed session on investment of public funds under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(6)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY26 budget. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• FY26 Budget Public Hearing

The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote. No substantive actions on the FY 2026 budget were taken; the Board must wait seven days before considering the budget at the April 1 meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous Aye: Brown, Carwile, Cline, Hardie, Lawton, Watts; Nay: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will join the School Board for a tour of the Brookville High School construction project at 4:30 p.m. No other business is listed; the agenda is procedural with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Tour of Brookville High School construction project

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors toured the Brookville High School construction project with county staff. No policy, budget, or zoning actions were taken. The only recorded decision was the approval of the meeting minutes on May 6, 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes (May 6, 2025)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two land-use requests scheduled for the May 6 Board Meeting: a rezoning of 273 Dog Trail from Agricultural to Business General Commercial for a plumbing business, and a special use permit to operate a tourist house at 683 Candlers Mountain Road on Residential Multi-Family zoned property. The commission will also vote on minutes from February 24 and discuss meeting attendance.

• Rezoning request (PL-25-053): Heathers Keep LLC seeks to change 273 Dog Trail (tax map 18-A-39) from Agricultural to Business General Commercial for a plumbing business.
• Special use permit (PL-25-058): CBB Realty LLC requests permit for a tourist house at 683 Candlers Mountain Road on Residential Multi-Family zoning.
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of February 24, 2025.
• Discussion of meeting attendance scheduled for April 28, 2025.

The commission approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend approval of rezoning PL-25-053 for 273 Dog Trail from Agricultural to Business‑General Commercial. It also voted to recommend approval of a special use permit PL-25-058 for 683 Candlers Mountain Road to operate a short‑term rental. Both matters will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on May 6, 2025.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning PL-25-053 for 273 Dog Trail (Aye: Monroe, Condrey, Hedges, Otero, Gough, Thilking; Nay: none; Absent: Witt)
• Recommended approval of special use permit PL-25-058 for 683 Candlers Mountain Road (Aye: Kirk, Condrey, Hedges, Monroe, Gough, Thilking; Nay: none; Absent: Witt)

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority will consider approving minutes from three prior meetings, review and approve the financial report and bill payments, and discuss the Fixed Base Operator flight school program. Staff updates and reports from the airport manager and chairman are also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 16, November 20, and December 17, 2024
• Approve financial report and payment of bills
• Discussion of Fixed Base Operator (FBO) flight school
• Staff and airport manager updates

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding the transfer station. This item will be presented by Deputy County Administrator Clif Tweedy.

• Discussion of Transfer Station RFP

The Board of Supervisors discussed and refined the solid waste transfer station RFP, agreeing on key terms: the facility must handle at least 50,000 tons per year, proposals may be for county-owned, privately owned, or joint venture facilities, and all proposals must include per-ton costs for 5- and 10-year terms. The RFP submission due date was extended from April 16 to April 23, 2025, and the design review date was moved to December 2, 2025. No formal vote was taken on these items; the meeting was a discussion and direction session.

• Extended RFP submission due date to April 23, 2025
• Moved design review to December 2, 2025
• Agreed facility must handle at least 50,000 tons per year
• Agreed RFP to allow county-owned, privately owned, or joint venture proposals
• Agreed RFP to require per-ton cost for 5- and 10-year terms
• Agreed to form evaluation committee of two supervisors and two staff

Electoral Board

The Campbell County Electoral Board meets to discuss routine administrative items including election equipment purchase recap, survey results, HAVA complaint follow-up, and training of election officers. The agenda also covers the number of ballots needed for the June dual primary and potential closed session. No specific dollar amounts or action items are provided in the agenda.

• Recap of election equipment purchase
• HAVA complaint follow-up
• Review of survey results
• Training of election officers and poll watcher training discussion
• Number of ballots for June dual primary

The Campbell County Electoral Board unanimously approved the purchase of Hart Inter Civic voting machines and ordered ballots for the June 2025 primaries equal to 25% of registered voters. The board also approved minutes from February meetings, agreed to training changes based on an election officer survey, and appointed 32 additional election officers for 2025. A voter identity issue was reported resolved.

• Approved Hart Inter Civic voting machines (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 7 and Feb 17 meetings (unanimous)
• Ordered June 2025 primary ballots at 25% of registered voters (unanimous)
• Appointed 32 additional election officers for 2025 (unanimous)
• Agreed to training components for June and November 2025 elections
• Agreed to urge party chairs to have poll watchers take ELECT training
• Certified closed session discussion was solely about officer appointments (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold three public hearings: a rezoning of 136 acres on Ewing Drive to Heavy Industrial for Seneca Commerce Park expansion, a rezoning to allow a manufactured home on Swinging Bridge Road, and a special use permit for auto sales and body work on Leesville Road. Administrators recommend approval of an $81,000 incentive for BWXT's NASA/Mars project, a $4,800 replacement marketplace shed at Concord Convenience Center, and a $15,000 land sale to Watts Auction Realty. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the Ewing Drive rezoning by a 4-3 vote.

• Rezoning 136 acres on Ewing Drive to Heavy Industrial for Seneca Commerce Park expansion; Planning Commission recommended denial 4-3
• $81,000 business incentive for BWXT for Project Stinger (DARPA/NASA contract)
• $4,800 for replacement marketplace shed at Concord Convenience Center
• $15,000 sale of 0.61 acres of recreational buffer to Watts Auction Realty
• Rezoning 0.75 acres on Swinging Bridge Road to allow manufactured home

The Board approved rezoning 136 acres on Ewing Drive from Agricultural to Industrial-Heavy to expand Seneca Commerce Park, despite the Planning Commission's 4-3 recommendation for denial and significant public opposition. The Board also approved $81,000 in incentives for BWXT, a $4,800 shed replacement at the Concord Convenience Center, and authorized a public hearing on raising the Transient Occupancy Tax from 2% to 5%.

• Approved rezoning of 136 acres on Ewing Drive to Industrial-Heavy (6-1)
• Approved $81,000 in economic development incentives for BWXT (7-0)
• Approved $4,800 for new shed at Concord Convenience Center (7-0)
• Approved sale of 0.61 acres in Seneca Commerce Park for $15,000 (6-0, Watts abstained)
• Authorized public hearing on increasing Transient Occupancy Tax to 5% (7-0)
• Approved rezoning on Swinging Bridge Road to allow manufactured home (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for auto sales/painting/body work at 16021 Leesville Road (7-0)
• Cancelled prior waste solicitation and authorized new RFP for transfer station (4-3)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will elect a chairman, approve minutes from 2022 and 2023 meetings, and receive a presentation on the 2025 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) update. A public comment period is also scheduled.

• Election of EDC Chairman
• Approval of October 2022 and April 2023 meeting minutes
• Presentation on the 2025 CEDS Update (full document at campbellvirginia.com/CEDS)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a budget work session to review the proposed FY2026 budget presented by County Administrator Frank Rogers. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item. Other business and public comments may follow.

• Overview of FY2026 Proposed Budget by County Administrator Frank Rogers

The Board of Supervisors reached a consensus to advertise tax rates for the FY2026 budget, which includes a 100% personal property assessment ratio, a 3% reduction in BPOL rates, and a personal property tax rate cut from $4.05 to $3.95 per $100. The revenue loss will be offset by reducing the CIP transfer from $3.5 million to $3.06 million. A public hearing is set for March 25, with adoption planned for April 1.

• Authorized advertising tax rates for FY2026 budget public hearing (consensus)
• Set personal property assessment ratio at 100% for certain classifications
• Reduced BPOL rates by 3%
• Reduced personal property tax rate from $4.05 to $3.95 per $100
• Reduced CIP transfer from $3,500,000 to $3,060,000
• Scheduled public hearing for March 25, 2025
• Planned budget adoption for April 1, 2025

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to operate a drive-in theater. The body will also elect officers for 2025 and consider amended bylaws.

• PL-25-012: Special use permit request for a drive-in theater at 11988 Wards Road
• Election of Officers for 2025
• Consideration of Amended Bylaws

The Campbell County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a special use permit for a drive-in theater at 11988 Wards Road, with no opposition. The recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors on April 1, 2025. The commission also approved amended bylaws regarding motion procedures. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of special use permit PL-25-012 for drive-in theater at 11988 Wards Road (unanimous)
• Approved amended bylaws Section 10-3.7 (unanimous)

Broadband Authority

The Campbell County Broadband Authority will elect officers for the coming term, approve minutes from its October 2024 meeting, and receive project updates from multiple internet service providers and utility partners. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Election of officers and adoption of a meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024
• Project update from Riverstreet (Robert Taylor)
• Project update from Firefly (Gary Wood)
• Updates from Shentel, Southside Electric Cooperative, Appalachian Power, and VDOT

The Campbell County Broadband Authority re-elected Charlie A. Watts II as chairman and Tom K. Lawton as vice-chairman for 2025, appointed Frank J. Rogers as secretary/treasurer, and confirmed the 2025 meeting schedule. The authority also adopted an inclement weather policy and approved the October 15, 2024 minutes. Project updates were provided by Riverstreet Networks, Firefly, Shentel, AEP, and VDOT, but no funding or construction decisions were made.

• Re-elected Charlie A. Watts II as Chairman for 2025 (6-0, Watts absent)
• Re-elected Tom K. Lawton as Vice-Chairman for 2025 (6-0, Watts absent)
• Appointed Frank J. Rogers as Secretary & Treasurer (6-0, Watts absent)
• Confirmed 2025 meeting dates: April 15, August 19, October 21 (6-0, Watts absent)
• Adopted inclement weather policy (6-0, Watts absent)
• Approved minutes of October 15, 2024 meeting (6-0, Watts absent)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a five-year Capital Improvement Plan focused on public safety, law enforcement, and IT infrastructure. The body is also considering business incentives for a new hotel and restaurant development on Wards Road and two significant tax refunds.

• Proposed business incentives not to exceed $413,276 for Daly 7 Hospitality Group's Holiday Inn Express and restaurant project on Wards Road
• Review and approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Proposed tax refund of $289,215.29 to BWX Technologies, Inc. for erroneously taxed assets
• Proposed tax refund of $34,568.83 to McClung Logan Equipment Company, Inc.
• Proposed $70,000 expenditure for a professional marketing firm to update the County brand

The Board approved the FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes $3.8 million in local funding for FY26 projects, including $800,000 for a new animal shelter. They also approved business incentives up to $413,276 for Daly 7 Hospitality Group, a $35,000 funding request for a marketing leverage grant, and two tax refunds totaling $323,784.12. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved business incentives up to $413,276 for Daly 7 Hospitality Group (7-0)
• Approved $35,000 funding for Marketing Leverage Program grant application (7-0)
• Approved $289,215.29 refund to BWX Technologies for erroneous machinery and tools tax (7-0)
• Approved $34,568.83 refund to McClung Logan Equipment Company for erroneous personal property tax (7-0)
• Approved $450,000 for temporary traffic signal at Route 683/Route 622 intersection (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for two flashing speed limit signs on New London Drive (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appropriations, county attorney invoice, and BEAD support letters (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will elect officers for 2025, approve minutes, and consider a rezoning request (PL-24-201) to allow a manufactured home at 3094 Swinging Bridge Road. The commission will also forward recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on three public hearings: a tourist house at 197 Cricket Lane, an auto sales/painting/body shop at 16021 Leesville Road, and a rezoning on Eqing Drive to expand the existing industrial park. A 7-lot subdivision on Tardy Mountain Road is also up for discussion.

• Rezoning of 3094 Swinging Bridge Road from Residential–Single Family to Manufactured Housing (PL-24-201)
• Special use permit for a tourist house at 197 Cricket Lane (PL-24-224)
• Special use permit for auto sales, painting, and body work at 16021 Leesville Road (PL-24-231)
• Rezoning of property on Eqing Drive from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial for industrial park expansion (PL-24-223)
• 7-lot subdivision on Tardy Mountain Road by Dominion Land LLC

The Campbell County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning for a manufactured home at 3094 Swinging Bridge Road and a special use permit for an auto sales/paint/body shop at 16021 Leesville Road. It denied a rezoning for industrial use on Ewing Drive, and a special use permit for a tourist house at 197 Cricket Lane was withdrawn by the applicant. Officers for 2025 were elected and prior minutes approved.

• Elected Dean Monroe as 2025 Chairman, John Thilking as Vice-Chairman, Michael Condrey as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 2 and December 12, 2024 meetings (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning PL-24-201 for manufactured housing at 3094 Swinging Bridge Road (7-0)
• Withdrawn: special use permit PL-24-224 for tourist house at 197 Cricket Lane (applicant withdrew)
• Recommended approval of special use permit PL-24-231 for auto sales/paint/body at 16021 Leesville Road (7-0)
• Denied rezoning PL-24-223 for industrial-heavy at Ewing Drive (3-4, with Monroe, Witt, Condrey, Otero opposed)
• Approved 7-lot subdivision on Tardy Mountain Road (7-0)
• Agreed to draft bylaw change for district commissioner to make motion on public hearings

Industrial Development Authority

The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority will hear a financial report and project update from staff, receive an update on a 45,000-square-foot building project, and may enter a closed session to discuss investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Update on 45,000sf building project
• Financial report and project update list from Economic Development Staff
• Possible closed session under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(6) for investment discussions involving competition or bargaining

The Industrial Development Authority approved cashing out a maturing Select Bank CD and depositing funds into the FNB account to pay the first construction bill. They also moved $50,000 from the CLIMB Fund to a higher-interest account and transferred accrued interest. The board approved the December 12, 2024 minutes and the January financial report. No public comments were made.

• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January financial report (unanimous)
• Approved cashing out Select Bank CD and depositing into FNB account (unanimous)
• Approved moving $50,000 from CLIMB account to higher-interest Select Bank account and $964.52 to FNB money market (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors and Recreation Advisory Council will hold a joint meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the rezoning of Seneca Park. The agenda also includes general Recreation Advisory Council matters and a discussion period.

• Seneca Park Rezoning (discussion/public hearing)

The Board of Supervisors met jointly with the Recreation Advisory Council to discuss the future of the 136-acre Countywide Park property, including a proposed rezoning from Agricultural to Industrial-Heavy. No formal decisions were made; the Board requested staff to explore infrastructure funding options and consider amending the County Code to allow recreational facilities as a by-right use in Industrial-Heavy zones. A public hearing on the rezoning is scheduled for March 4, 2025.

• Scheduled public hearing for rezoning 136 acres of Seneca Commerce Park from Agricultural to Industrial-Heavy for March 4, 2025
• Requested staff to explore infrastructure funding opportunities through grants or with the Industrial Development Authority
• Discussed amending County Code to allow recreational facilities as a by-right use in Industrial-Heavy zoning (no action taken)

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, including public comment, approval of minutes, and financial reports. A key discussion item is the FBO flight school. Routine staff and manager updates will also be presented.

• Public Comment period
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024
• Approve Financial Report and payment of bills
• FBO flight school discussion
• Staff and Manager updates

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss preliminary FY 2026 local revenue projections and school matters. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to presentations and discussion.

• Preliminary FY 2026 Local Revenue Projections presented by County Administrator Frank Rogers
• School Matters discussion led by Superintendent Dr. Clay Stanley

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize a letter of support for Appalachian Power's grant application for an early site permit for a small modular reactor at the Joshua Falls substation in Concord. The board also reviewed revenue projections for the FY2025-26 budget, including a potential $1.8 million reduction if the personal property assessment ratio remains at 80%. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included a joint budget review with the School Board and updates on school matters.

• Authorized letter of support for AEP small modular reactor grant (6-0, Dowdy absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:38 p.m. (6-0, Dowdy absent)

Board of Supervisors

This is the Board of Supervisors' organizational meeting for 2025, where they will elect a chairman and vice-chairman, set the regular meeting schedule, and confirm electronic participation and weather policies. Substantive items include a request for $362,000 in additional funding for the School Administration/Rustburg Library roof replacement (low bid $611,921 by The Garland Co.), a public forum on budget priorities, and a presentation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The consent agenda covers appropriations, attorney invoice, USDA grant resolution, Seneca Commerce Park clearing/grading contract, broadband support letter, and road acceptance resolutions. Public hearings are scheduled for a special use permit for tourist houses near 1849 Depot Road, a rezoning to Industrial-Heavy at 281 John Puckett Drive, and a rezoning to Residential-Manufactured Housing on Patterson Road.

• Organizational meeting to elect 2025 chairman and vice-chairman, set regular meeting schedule (1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 PM), and confirm weather/electronic participation policies.
• Request to approve $362,000 additional funding for School Administration/Rustburg Library roof replacement and award project to The Garland Co. (low bid $611,921).
• Public hearing on special use permit (PL-24-194) to operate three tourist houses (silo homes) on property adjacent to 1849 Depot Road, Rustburg, recommended approval 7-0 by Planning Commission.
• Public hearing on rezoning (PL-24-208) 28.91 acres at 281 John Puckett Drive from Agricultural, Conditional to Industrial-Heavy with special use permit for recycling storage/laydown yard, recommended approval 6-0.
• Consideration of economic stimulus grant not exceeding $12,125 to Shockley Holdings, LLC for new industrial development at 320 Crowell Lane (capital investment qualifies for $10,125 grant per policy).

The Campbell County Board of Supervisors denied a request by Region 2000 Services Authority to rezone 142.8 acres adjacent to 1099 Livestock Road from Agricultural to Industrial-Heavy, Conditional, with a concurrent special use permit to expand the existing landfill. The vote was 4-3, with Supervisors Brown, Carwile, Hardie, and Watts voting to deny, and Supervisors Cline, Dowdy, and Lawton voting against the denial. The Board also approved a $611,921 roof replacement contract for the School Administration/Rustburg Library building, funded by a $362,000 transfer from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance.

• Denied landfill expansion rezoning and special use permit (4-3)
• Approved $611,921 roof replacement contract with The Garland Company (7-0)
• Approved $362,000 supplemental appropriation for roof replacement (7-0)
• Approved up to $12,125 economic development incentives for Shockley Holdings LLC (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for three tourist houses adjacent to 1849 Depot Road (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 281 John Puckett Drive to Industrial-Heavy with special use permit (7-0)
• Approved rezoning on Patterson Road to Residential-Manufactured Housing, Conditional (6-1)
• Reappointed Zach Horsley to Recreation Advisory Council and David Smith to Social Services Board (7-0)