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Caroline County public meetings in 2024

44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review zoning changes for parking requirements

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the county zoning ordinance. The discussion focuses on updating parking and loading requirements in Article XIII.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission forwards parking ordinance amendment to supervisors

The Caroline County Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a text amendment (TXT-04-2024) to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval. The amendment updates parking space and aisle dimensions in the Zoning Ordinance, with changes to comply with fire code. The Commission also initiated a separate amendment to consider allowing private schools in the Rural Preservation district, with new definitions to be drafted.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 1. Article II Definitions to consider adding new definitions related to private school, training facilities or instructional facilities and/or amending the current definition of private…
4 yea
Horton yea · Rollins yea · Schwartz yea · Williams yea
Tue Dec 17, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

CPMT to review FY25 Children's Service Act Strategic Plan

The Caroline County Community Policy and Management Team will hold a routine meeting with agenda items including approval of minutes, an executive session to discuss funding requests, a budget report, and new business items such as local aggregate data, completion of Code of Ethics forms, the FY25 CSA Strategic Plan, and the CSA Self-Assessment Workbook. The meeting is primarily procedural with no specific votes or dollar amounts disclosed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: CPMT approves funding requests and enters executive session

The Caroline County Community Policy and Management Team met on December 17, 2024, and approved the November 19, 2024 minutes and all funding requests as submitted. The team also entered an executive session to discuss medical records, certifying the closed session as lawful. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only routine reviews and updates.

Tue Dec 10, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Data center agreement with Spotsylvania and data center zoning change

The Board will hold public hearings on a proposed economic growth sharing agreement with Spotsylvania County for a data center facility at the Mattameade Tech Campus, and on a zoning text amendment to make data centers a special exception use rather than by-right. Other major items include a request to defer a rezoning for 61 age-restricted units, discussions on regulating soil stockpiles and removing a soil pile near the YMCA, and consideration of tax relief programs. The consent agenda includes awards, retirements, budget adjustments, and a supplemental appropriation to move a pay increase to align with a pay cycle.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider changing data center zoning from by-right to special exception

The Planning Commission will consider amending the zoning ordinance to remove data centers as a by-right use in the Industrial (M-1) Manufacturing District and add them as a use permitted by special exception. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from October 24, 2024.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Voting
4 yea · 1 nay
Horton yea · Rollins yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber Voting yea · Williams nay
Tue Nov 19, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

CPMT meeting to discuss funding requests, budget, and admin memo

The Caroline County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet to approve minutes, hold an executive session for funding requests, review the budget, and discuss local aggregate data and Administrative Memorandum #24-06. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or decisions detailed.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Caroline County to consider joint economic growth sharing agreement with Spotsylvania

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending subdivision plat requirements for Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area notations. They will also continue discussions on parking space size standards and possible code changes to deter property maintenance and zoning violations. A joint resolution with Spotsylvania County for an economic growth sharing agreement is up for adoption and referral to the Commission on Local Government. Other items include supplemental budget appropriations, a bid award for well drilling services, and letters of support for broadband providers.

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Thu Oct 24, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers data center rules and residential rezoning

The Planning Commission is reviewing a zoning amendment to change data centers from a by-right use to a special exception. The body will also discuss a request for age-restricted housing and two special exception permits for vehicle services.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Voting
5 yea
Horton yea · Rollins yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · Williams Voting yea
Tue Oct 15, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

CPMT to hold executive session on funding requests, review budget and strategic plan data

The Caroline County Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to discuss funding requests in executive session, review a budget report, examine local aggregate data, assess progress on the strategic plan, and review a documentation inventory and utilization management plan. No votes or decisions are recorded on the agenda; most items are for discussion or review.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review zoning changes for data centers

The Planning Commission is reviewing Ordinance TXT-05-2024. This proposal would change how data centers are permitted within the Industrial District, Manufacturing zone.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board holds public hearing on changing data center zoning rules

The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing to change data centers from a by-right use to a use permitted by special exception. The meeting also includes discussions on water service disconnection policies and parking requirements. Members will consider appointments to several county boards.

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Thu Sep 26, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh 526-unit subdivision and rezoning for age-restricted housing

The Caroline County Planning Commission will consider preliminary plat approval for a 526-unit residential development in Belmont North off Moncure Drive, and a rezoning request for 61 age-restricted attached units near Belmont Boulevard. The commission will also hold a public hearing on amending the Subdivision Ordinance to update Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area notation requirements. Minutes from August 22, 2024, are also up for approval.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board considers expanding Innovation Research & Technology area by 1,635 acres

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two cell tower requests and discuss expanding the Carmel Church Growth Area. The meeting also includes a proposed zoning amendment regarding data centers and a review of park improvements.

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✓ Decided: Board approves PIRT expansion and data center special exception hearings

The Board approved a comprehensive plan amendment expanding the Carmel Church Growth Area and PIRT designation by 1,635 acres (5-1), and agreed to hold a joint public hearing on October 8 to consider requiring a special exception for data centers in M-1 zoning. It also approved two Verizon wireless tower special exception permits, authorized a $2.5 million park improvement borrowing, and directed staff to draft a letter requesting a scenic river study for the North Anna.

Tue Sep 17, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

Community Policy and Management Team to vote for new Fiscal Agent

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to vote for a new Fiscal Agent and review its policy and strategic plan. The body will also discuss local aggregate data and regional CSA training.

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✓ Decided: CPMT approves funding requests, appoints new fiscal agent

The Caroline County Community Policy and Management Team approved the August 20, 2024 minutes and entered executive session to discuss medical records. They approved funding requests as submitted, with Wendy Sneed abstaining. The team also formally appointed Wendy Sneed as the new fiscal agent to fill a vacancy created by the current agent's upcoming retirement. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or deferred.

Tue Sep 10, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board to vote on major expansion of Carmel Church growth area by 1,635 acres

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to expand the Carmel Church Growth Area by adding approximately 1,635 acres to the Planned Innovation Research and Technology (PIRT) Land Use Designation. The board will also hold hearings on several zoning ordinance amendments, including definitions and regulations for automated vehicle washes, and changes to parking requirements. Other business includes discussion of solid waste site procedures, a proposed addition to Ladysmith Fire Station, library hours, social services telework policy, and property maintenance code enforcement. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board defers 1,635-acre PIRT expansion to Sept. 24 for more review

The Board of Supervisors deferred a proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment to expand the Carmel Church Growth Area and PIRT land use designation by approximately 1,635 acres, voting to revisit it on September 24, 2024. The Board also approved three zoning text amendments making automated vehicle washes a special exception use, and directed staff to draft an ordinance requiring a special exception for data centers in the M-1 District. Several other items were approved, including a $110,000 Ladysmith Fire Station expansion and a $28,201.33 library budget supplement for increased hours.

Thu Aug 22, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning for 61 age-restricted homes near Carmel Church

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposals: a special exception permit for a 199-foot Verizon wireless communications tower on File Road, and a rezoning of approximately 10 acres from Business to Planned Residential Development to allow 61 age-restricted attached housing units at the terminus of Colonel Armistead Drive.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2024 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Voting
5 yea
Horton yea · Rollins yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · Williams yea
that the 20’ driveway cannot be required at this time. Chairman Schwartz He believes Mr. Wilton offered to comply with that so could they get that in writing. They would like a complete packet to…
7 yea
Horton yea · Rollins yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · Williams yea · B. Leon Hughes yea · Community Development yea
Tue Aug 20, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

Caroline County CPMT to review policy and strategic plan

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to discuss local aggregate data and private day placement for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The body will also review its policy, strategic plan, and voting protocol.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board to vote on Luck Stone plan amendment rezoning 1,196 acres near Carmel Church

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment by Luck Stone Corporation to add 189.9 acres to the Carmel Church Growth Area and designate 1,196 acres as Office/Industrial. Other key items include first reading of a zoning ordinance change increasing minimum parking space size and travelway width, a possible vote on designating the North Anna River as a scenic river, and discussion of a new Economic Development position.

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Thu Jul 25, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers expanding Carmel Church Growth Area by 1,635 acres

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a Comprehensive Plan amendment and several zoning requests. The body is discussing land use changes for research and technology, residential rezoning, and communications facilities. They will also consider updates to county parking and loading requirements.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2024 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Voting
4 yea
Horton yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · Williams yea
[context] Voting
6 yea
Horton yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · Williams yea · B. Leon Hughes yea · Community Development yea
Tue Jul 16, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

CPMT to discuss funding requests, mental health funds, and children's services policy updates

The Caroline County Community Policy and Management Team will meet to approve minutes and enter executive session for funding requests. They will review a budget report, local aggregate data, and progress on the strategic plan. New business includes a documentation inventory review, state policy notice, VDSS Parental Child Safety Program interface, and RACSB Mental Health Initiative Funds.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board to vote on joining Kroger opioid settlement and consider vehicle wash zoning changes

The Board will vote on a resolution to participate in the proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger and on a supplemental appropriation for regional opioid abatement. Other consent items include purchases over $75,000, a Smart Scale application for Route 1 safety improvements, and a letter of support for Habitat for Humanity. New business features first readings of zoning amendments to define and regulate automated vehicle washes. The Board will also discuss potential changes to property maintenance and zoning enforcement.

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Thu Jun 27, 2024

Planning Commission

Luck Stone Corporation proposes rezoning 1,190 acres to Office/Industrial use

The Planning Commission will consider several land use amendments and subdivision plats. This includes a major change to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and zoning updates regarding vehicle wash uses. The commission will also review requests for residential developments and special exception permits.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] 4583 June 27, 2024 Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes Voting
4 yea
Williams yea · Wieber yea · Schwartz yea · Young Voting yea
that the amendment, be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval with a modification to stop the Growth Area Boundary at Oxford Road. Voting yea: Horton, Schwartz…
6 yea
Horton yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · Williams yea · B. Leon Hughes yea · Community Development yea
Tue Jun 18, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

Proposed changes to CSA State Pool Allocation and audit of CSA records

The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss proposed changes to the CSA State Pool Allocation and an audit of CSA records. The meeting also includes a budget report and an executive session regarding funding requests.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Proposed expansion of Carmel Church Growth Area and new technology park

The Board will consider a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning request to establish the Mt. Airy Planned Innovation, Research and Technology area. The meeting also includes reviews of the FY 2024/2025 county and school budgets.

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Tue May 28, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Caroline County Board of Supervisors to adopt FY 2024/2025 budget

The Board of Supervisors will vote on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Program. The meeting includes public hearings on road construction and a childcare facility permit. Members will also discuss data center development and library hours.

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Thu May 23, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting cancelled; items moved to June 27

The Caroline County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 23, 2024, has been cancelled. All agenda items will be moved to the June 27, 2024 meeting. The agenda included a subdivision request, a special exception permit, and several zoning ordinance amendments.

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Tue May 21, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

Review of funding requests and budget report

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to discuss funding requests during an executive session. The agenda also includes a budget report and a discussion regarding local aggregate data.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board holds public hearings on proposed FY 2024/2025 budget and 5-year CIP

The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. The body is also considering a zoning amendment for a data center project and an ordinance to waive certain tax penalties.

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Tue May 7, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to continue discussion on pay plan recommendations

The Board of Supervisors is reconvening from a previous worksession to continue discussing pay study recommendations. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding personnel.

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Tue Apr 30, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board discusses proposed fiscal year 2024/2025 budget and pay study

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the County Administrator's proposed budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding recommendations from a pay study.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

Review of budget reports and administrative items

The Community Policy and Management Team will review the budget report and various administrative matters. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding funding requests.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on daycare special exception in Ruther Glen

The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a special exception permit to operate a childcare facility at 17470A Center Drive in Ruther Glen. The commission will also consider authorizing advertisements for public hearings on two zoning ordinance text amendments. The meeting includes approval of draft minutes from previous meetings.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2024 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Voting
5 yea
Horton yea · Minor yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · Williams yea
to authorize advertisement of a public hearing for TXT-03-2024. Voting
8 yea
Horton yea · Minor yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · Williams yea · Section yea · B. Leon Hughes yea · Community Development yea
Tue Apr 9, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Caroline County Board of Supervisors to hold public hearing on 2024 tax rates

The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the School Board to discuss the FY 2024/2025 budget and school maintenance. The regular meeting includes public hearings on tax rates and zoning amendments, as well as discussions on water system operations for the Town of Bowling Green.

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Thu Mar 28, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission discusses data center amendments and growth area expansion

The commission will review a request to amend proffers for a data center project near I-95. Additionally, the agenda includes a proposal to expand the Carmel Church Growth Area west to establish the Mt. Airy Planned Innovation, Research and Technology Area.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the amendment be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of denial. Voting
5 yea
Minor yea · Horton yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · Williams Voting yea
to authorize advertisement of a public hearing for CA-04-2024 to be held at a to be determined date. Voting
7 yea
Minor yea · Horton yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · Williams yea · B. Leon Hughes yea · Community Development yea
Tue Mar 26, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board discusses proposed fiscal year budget and new solar ordinance

The Board of Supervisors will review the County Administrator's proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget. Discussion items include water tower painting, potential solar energy regulations, and a joint meeting regarding a CMS HVAC project.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider data center proffer amendment for Carmel Church

The Caroline County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a request by ADP Carmel Church Data Hub, LLC to amend existing proffers and development regulations for the Carmel Church Station Planned Mixed-Use Development. The amendment would allow a data center project to be developed in phases on approximately 97 acres of a 253-acre parcel. The property is located east of I-95, south of the CSX rail line, and accessed via Rogers Clark Boulevard (Route 207).

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

Community Policy and Management Team to review budget and funding requests

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to discuss a budget report and funding requests in executive session. The agenda also includes reviews of local aggregate data and the CSA Service Gap Survey FY2024.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board considers childcare permit and zoning changes for automated car washes

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception permit for a childcare facility. Members will also discuss amendments to the school operating budget and potential changes to the solar and zoning ordinances.

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Thu Feb 22, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to weigh data center proffer amendment, rezoning, and special exceptions

The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special exception for private roads in a planned shopping center, a comprehensive plan amendment to create the Rogers Clark Growth Area, a proffer amendment for a data center project, and zoning text amendments for automated vehicle washes. They will also consider a preliminary plat with an exception for an internal road. The meeting includes approval of minutes and a policy on electronic participation.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

Community Policy and Management Team to review aggregate data

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to discuss local and annual aggregate data. The body will also hold an executive session to address funding requests.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board to review proposed FY 2024/2025 Public Schools budget

The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Caroline County Public Schools budget. Members will also consider an ordinance regarding golf cart use in the Pendleton Subdivision and an opioid abatement partnership agreement.

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Thu Jan 25, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 118-lot subdivision and daycare special permit

The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold a worksession on the Carmel Church Growth Area, then a regular meeting to consider a preliminary plat for 118 residential lots in the Pendleton development and a special exception permit for a childcare facility in Ruther Glen. They will also discuss authorizing public hearings for automated vehicle wash text amendments and review a rezoning for Carmel Church Station North.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Voting
4 yea
Horton yea · Minor yea · Wieber yea · Schwartz yea
to authorize a public hearing for TXT-01-2024 for the February 22, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting. Voting
4 yea
Horton yea · Minor yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea
that the Town Hall Meeting be held Thursday, February 15, 2024 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Services Center Auditorium. Voting
6 yea
Horton yea · Minor yea · Schwartz yea · Wieber yea · B. Leon Hughes yea · Community Development yea
Tue Jan 23, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board considers zoning changes for rural resorts and a family subdivision

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception permit for a family subdivision in Milford. Members will also discuss amendments to rural resort development standards and the potential creation of a health reserve fund using cigarette tax revenue.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

Community Policy and Management Team

Community Policy and Management Team to review strategic plan and data

The body will meet to discuss funding requests in executive session and review budget reports. The agenda includes evaluations of local aggregate data, Daily Living Assessment data, and the current strategic plan.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors holds organizational meeting and reviews zoning updates

The Board of Supervisors will conduct an organizational meeting to elect leadership and set the 2024 schedule. The regular meeting includes discussions on rural resort zoning standards, library hours, and several fire and rescue appropriations.

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