Rockbridge County public meetings in 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Rockbridge County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to elect officers for the year, approve the 2022 meeting schedule, and discuss the expiration of the Continuity of Government Ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting and other business. This is largely procedural, with no public hearings or variance requests listed.

• Election of officers for the year
• Approval of 2022 BZA meeting schedule (third Wednesday monthly at 7:00 PM)
• Discussion on expiration of Continuity of Government Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2021 meeting

The Board elected its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary and approved the 2022 meeting schedule. Members also reached a consensus to discontinue the requirement to read written public comments aloud during meetings, provided the comments are distributed to the Board. The September 15, 2021 meeting minutes were approved with one correction.

• Approved September 15, 2021 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Pufahl as Chair, Mr. Mullen as Vice-Chair, and Mr. Slaydon as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to discontinue the requirement to read written public comments aloud at meetings

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will meet to consider a request from the Virginia Horse Center to extend the 1% additional occupancy tax dedication until 2029. The board will also review and potentially approve the minutes from the November 21 meeting, the November financial report, the activities report, and the proposed 2023 meeting schedule. An update on the Strategic Economic Development Plan and an audit are also on the agenda.

• Virginia Horse Center request to extend 1% occupancy tax until 2029
• Approval of November 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Financial report showing $79,660.16 balance as of November 30, 2022
• Proposed 2023 meeting schedule
• Update on Strategic Economic Development Plan

The Economic Development Authority voted to extend the 1% additional occupancy tax dedication for the Virginia Horse Center through 2029. The board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the November 2022 financial and activities reports.

• Approved extension of 1% occupancy tax allocation to 2029 for Virginia Horse Center (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 EDA yearly meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of November 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 activities report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended two rezoning requests and one special exception permit for a venue to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also reviewed updates to the Natural Environment chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 3.149 acres from General Residential (R-1) to Agricultural and General Uses (A-2) for Diego Prada and Jessica Kalisch (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 4.161 acres from Planned Business (B-2) to General Business (B-1) for Rockbridge Farmers Cooperative, Inc (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special exception permit for a special event venue at 58 Willow Lake Loop with 13 conditions, including a 26-event annual limit (unanimous)
• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The agenda is mostly procedural, covering call to order, agenda additions, approval of minutes, and old/new business, with a volunteer social and networking event (with food and music) also planned. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Volunteer social and networking with food and music
• Next meeting scheduled for January 10, 2023 at 17:30 at Fire and Rescue Administration Building, 100 Baner Lane, Buena Vista, VA

The Community Emergency Response Team approved the minutes from November. Members discussed potential training topics for early spring, including basic training and CPR.

• Approved November minutes

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider minutes, bills, financial reports, and the director's report, with unfinished business on capacity studies. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of December bills
• Monthly financial reports
• Discussion of capacity studies

The board approved the December bills list and customer deposit refunds. Members also authorized spending for the replacement and calibration of a sewer chart recorder at Natural Bridge. The board reviewed updates on capacity studies and a sewer funding application.

• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December payments of $448,194.80 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $125.30 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $7,000.00 for purchase and calibration of a sewer chart recorder (unanimous)

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will review a proposed Chick-fil-A restaurant at TBD Econo Lane, Lexington. The board will consider the site plan, landscaping, signage, lighting, and building elevations for the 1.56-acre property. The meeting also includes citizen comments, approval of prior minutes, and updates on other projects.

• Chick-fil-A proposed at TBD Econo Lane, Lexington, VA (tax map 61A2-4-2N, 1.56 acres)
• Site plan includes 4,975 sq ft building, 69 parking spaces (3 HC), 20' front and rear setbacks
• Property owned by Ramkrishna LLC, in B-1 General Business zoning within TCO overlay
• Applicants: Concord Properties (Jeffrey L. Irvin) and Commercial Site Solutions (Gene Hinkle)
• Board will also approve minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting

The board unanimously approved the site development plans for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant on Econo Lane. The project includes a 1.56-acre site with a drive-thru, parking, and specific lighting and signage requirements. The board also received updates on other ongoing projects in the Tourism Corridor Overlay district.

• Approved Chick-fil-A site plans as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

LEPC

The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is meeting to approve minutes from September 1, 2022, and receive updates from various agencies including Carilion Rockbridge Community, Rockbridge Area Health Center, VDOT, law enforcement, and others. The meeting is largely procedural, with reports and new business, and includes a public comment period.

• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2022
• Carilion Rockbridge Community/Carilion Emergency Management report
• Rockbridge Area Health Center report
• Northwest Region Healthcare Coalition Report
• Next regular meeting set for March 2, 2023

The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of agency updates regarding public health, winter weather preparations, and upcoming community events.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will meet to consider an amendment to the Modine Performance Agreement, receive updates on the Strategic Economic Development Plan and The Gauntlet Business Competition, and review the financial and activities reports. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Amendment to Modine Performance Agreement
• Update on Strategic Economic Development Plan
• The Gauntlet Business Competition update
• Financial report (August to November 2022)
• Activities report (August to November 2022)

The Economic Development Authority approved a resolution to amend Modine Manufacturing's performance agreement, shifting a $30,000 grant from gas infrastructure to building permit fees. The board also approved the August 15, 2022 meeting minutes, the financial report, and the activities report for August through October.

• Approved amended performance agreement for Modine Manufacturing to reallocate $30,000 grant (5-0)
• Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report showing October 31, 2022 balance of $79,627.44 (unanimous)
• Approved August, September, and October activities report (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority is meeting to approve minutes, pay December bills, review monthly financial reports, and hear the director's report. Under unfinished business, the board will discuss capacity studies. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Payment of December bills
• Monthly financial reports
• Director's report
• Discussion of capacity studies

The board unanimously approved the purchase of a sewer vacuum truck and authorized payments for November bills and customer refunds. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18, 2022, meetings.

• Approved purchase of sewer vacuum truck for $316,910.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved November bills totaling $107,115.56 (Unanimous)
• Approved customer deposits refunds of $423.89 (Unanimous)
• Approved customer credit refund of $163.78 (Unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2022, regular and continued meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from its October 12, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updates to the comprehensive plan's history chapter and potential future zoning text amendments regarding solar power, food trucks, and corner lot setbacks.

• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is holding a training session on shelter fundamentals led by a Red Cross representative. No business meeting is scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this training.

• Training: Shelter Fundamentals by Roger Hudson, American Red Cross
• Next meeting: December 13, 2022 at Fire and Rescue Administration Building

No formal business meeting was held. Eleven volunteers participated in Shelter Fundamentals training conducted by the American Red Cross to prepare for setting up and supporting emergency shelters.

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will review exterior improvement plans for the existing Taco Bell at 49 E Midland Trail, Lexington. The proposal includes a new parapet wall, modified wall and free-standing signage, and repainting of the EIFS exterior. The board may also take up citizen comments, minutes, and administrative approvals.

• Taco Bell exterior remodel at 49 E Midland Trail, Lexington (tax map 75A-A-2)
• Proposed parapet wall extending above current roof line
• Modified wall signage and free-standing signage
• Exterior walls to remain EIFS with new paint colors (purple, gray, cyberspace)
• Property owned by Burgerbusters Inc., plans submitted by FORM Group Companies

The Tourism Corridor Review Board approved site plans for exterior renovations to a Taco Bell located at 49 E. Midland Trail. The board also approved meeting minutes from January and March 2022.

• Approved exterior improvements for Taco Bell at 49 E. Midland Trail (unanimous)
• Approved January 5, 2022 and March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, bills, and financial reports, and to discuss unfinished items such as capacity studies, the Econo Lane Project, and the Devils Backbone manhole. New business includes a discussion on Natural Bridge State Park and a policy on electronic participation in meetings. The meeting will continue later with a joint session involving the Board of Supervisors, Maury Service Authority, and Lexington City Council.

• Capacity Studies
• Econo Lane Project
• Devils Backbone Manhole
• Procurement Changes
• Natural Bridge State Park

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority unanimously approved the purchase of a sewer vacuum truck for $316,910. The board also approved November bills totaling $107,115.56, plus customer deposit and credit refunds. The VDOT Arnolds Valley project was put on hold by VDOT until spring. A notice of violation was forwarded to the Natural Bridge Hotel owner regarding a required onsite licensed operator.

• Approved purchase of sewer vacuum truck for $316,910 (unanimous)
• Approved November bills for $107,115.56 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $423.89 (unanimous)
• Approved customer credit refund of $163.78 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 regular and continued meetings (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting on October 17, 2022, at 8:30 AM. The agenda is a notice of cancellation only, with no items to be discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special exception permit for Swamy Karnam to operate two commercial greenhouses on his 4.75-acre property at 2215 N. Lee Highway in the Agricultural Transitional (A-T) District. The approval is contingent upon County Building Department and Virginia Department of Transportation approvals. The commission also unanimously adopted an updated Electronic Meeting Policy and discussed procedures for handling written public comments and the comprehensive plan update.

• Approved special exception permit for commercial greenhouses at 2215 N. Lee Highway (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Electronic Meeting Policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and reports, as well as discussions on finances, bylaw updates, and a donated laptop. The team will also plan for upcoming shelter training sessions and a tour of the 911 Dispatch Center.

• Financial Report - Jutta
• Bylaws and Volunteer Handbook updates - Char
• Donated Laptop – Alan
• Shelter meeting with DSS, ARC, EM - Jutta
• October 21, 2022 – Shelter Fundamentals Training (2-hour class by Roger Hudson, American Red Cross)

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) met on October 11, 2022, and approved the September 2022 minutes. Members toured the 911 Dispatch Center and received training. No substantive policy decisions or votes on funding or ordinances were made.

• Approved September 2022 minutes (motion, seconded, approved)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting on September 19, 2022 at 8:30 AM. The agenda is only a cancellation notice with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for September 19, 2022

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three special exception permit applications: a private school, a campground, and a special event venue. The commission will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting will be held electronically and in person.

• Special exception permit for Shenandoah Christian Academy private school at 6926 N. Lee Highway, Raphine
• Special exception permit for Natural Bridge KOA Campground at 214 Killdeer Lane, Natural Bridge
• Special exception permit for special event venue at 55 Balcony Downs Lane, Buena Vista
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan update

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of three special exception permits: Shenandoah Christian Academy (private school, K-12, up to 35 students), Natural Bridge/Lexington KOA Holiday campground expansion (up to 145 campsites), and Balcony Downs special event venue (up to 52 events/year, 200 attendees). All recommendations go to the Board of Supervisors for final decision.

• Approved special exception permit for Shenandoah Christian Academy private school (K-12, max 35 students) (unanimous)
• Approved special exception permit for Natural Bridge/Lexington KOA Holiday campground expansion (max 145 campsites) (unanimous)
• Approved special exception permit for Balcony Downs special event venue (max 52 events/year, 200 attendees) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily handling routine business such as approving minutes, bills, and financial reports. Under unfinished business, the board will discuss capacity studies, the Econo Lane project, the Devils Backbone manhole, and procurement changes. The meeting will be held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with limited in-person attendance.

• Discussion of capacity studies
• Econo Lane project update
• Devils Backbone manhole issue
• Procurement changes
• Set November meeting date

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports on community events and emergency response programs, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a financial report and proposed budget, updates to bylaws and the volunteer handbook, and planning for upcoming training sessions.

• Approval of August 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Financial report and proposed budget
• Bylaws and Volunteer Handbook updates
• September monthly training: Table Top Exercise (Initial Response to EOC)
• Tour of 911 Center and VDEM EOC/Crisis Trac training to be arranged

The Rockbridge Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) held a business meeting on August 9, 2022, approving June/July minutes and discussing upcoming training, events, and finances. No formal decisions were made beyond accepting the minutes; all other items were proposed or discussed.

• Approved June and July meeting minutes (motion, seconded, approved)

LEPC

The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is meeting to approve minutes from June 2, 2022, and receive updates on the COVID-19 vaccine process from VDH, VDEM, Carilion, and the Rockbridge Area Health Center. The agenda includes reports from various agencies, including the Northwest Region Healthcare Coalition, Emergency Management, VDOT, law enforcement, and fire/EMS. The meeting is largely a routine update session, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2022.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2022
• COVID-19 vaccine process updates from VDH, VDEM, Carilion, and Rockbridge Area Health Center
• Northwest Region Healthcare Coalition report
• VDOT report
• Next regular meeting set for December 1, 2022

The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) approved the previous meeting minutes. The meeting focused on updates from various agencies regarding COVID-19, emergency management, and public safety. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Leonard Stewart, seconded by Jonathan Simmons)

Local Board of Building Code Appeals

The Rockbridge County Local Board of Building Code Appeals is meeting to elect a Chair and Co-Chair, approve the minutes from the March meeting, and address any new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific appeals or substantive items listed.

• Election of Chair and Co-Chair
• Minutes approval – March meeting
• New Business

The Rockbridge County Local Board of Building Code Appeals held a brief meeting with no substantive decisions. The board unanimously reelected Russell Williams II as Chair and Grigg Mullen as Co-chair, and approved the minutes from the March 1, 2022 meeting as amended. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after three minutes.

• Reelected Russell Williams II as Chair and Grigg Mullen as Co-chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 1, 2022 meeting as amended (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider consenting to the assignment of the White's Travel Center Performance Agreement to TA Operating LLC, which acquired the facility. The board will also review routine items including minutes, financial and activities reports, and receive updates on the strategic economic development plan and electronic meeting policy.

• Consent to assignment of White's Travel Center Performance Agreement to TA Operating LLC, involving $53,663 in incentives and $8,000,000 investment
• Financial report for July 2022 showing balance of $79,554.25 after outstanding check
• Update on Strategic Economic Development Plan, including RFP for graphics and branding
• Resolution to amend and re-adopt Electronic Participation in Meetings Policy
• Citizen comments accepted via email, mail, dropbox, or Zoom

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority unanimously approved consenting to the assignment of the White's Travel Center Performance Agreement to TA Operating LLC, which acquired the truck stop facility. The EDA also unanimously adopted a resolution amending its electronic participation policy, effective September 1, 2022, to align with state law changes. Other routine items, including the July minutes, financial report, and activities report, were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent to assignment of White's Travel Center Performance Agreement to TA Operating LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending electronic participation in meetings policy, effective Sept 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved activities report for July (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception permit for The Bridge Christian Academy to operate a private school in a residential zone, and will discuss the Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting will be held electronically and in person.

• Public hearing: Special exception permit for private school at 21 Gilmores Mill Road, Natural Bridge Station (R-1 district)
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan update
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2022 meeting
• Citizen comments accepted via email, mail, drop box, or Zoom

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special exception permit for The Bridge Christian Academy to operate a private school in an R-1 zoning district. The recommendation includes conditions such as a 50-student cap, day students only, and compliance with various county and state requirements. The commission also discussed the upcoming update of the Comprehensive Plan, planning for public meetings and work groups.

• Recommended approval of special exception permit for The Bridge Christian Academy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed Comprehensive Plan update process, no formal action taken

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily consisting of routine items such as approving minutes, paying bills, and reviewing financial reports. The board will also discuss unfinished business including capacity studies, the Econo Lane project, and a Devils Backbone manhole issue, as well as new business on procurement issues. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance.

• Discussion of capacity studies
• Econo Lane project update
• Devils Backbone manhole issue
• Procurement issues discussion
• Public comments accepted via email

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority unanimously approved spending up to $25,000 to replace a slowing well pump in Arnold's Valley. The board also approved $142,483.08 in bills and $1,141.31 in customer deposit refunds, and discussed waterline adjustments for a VDOT project, cloudy water issues at Long Hollow wells, and a request to extend water to Riverbend Subdivision.

• Approved $142,483.08 in bills and $1,141.31 in customer deposit refunds (unanimous)
• Approved up to $25,000 for Arnold's Valley well pump replacement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving minutes, discussing monthly training topics, reviewing community events like National Night Out and the Lexington Community Festival, and electing new team officers. This is a routine administrative and planning meeting.

• Approval of June and July 2022 meeting minutes
• Monthly training: August discussion on 'You Are the Help Until the Help Arrives', September Carry Maneuver Training
• Community events: National Night Out, Lexington Community Festival on August 27, 2022 (9-4pm) with Lexington Fire Department
• New Team Officers election
• Treasurer Report

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) met on November 8, 2022, but held no business meeting. Instead, eleven volunteers participated in a Shelter Fundamentals training led by Roger Hudson of the American Red Cross, covering shelter types, principles, phases, functions, and documentation. The training was part of ongoing discussions with Emergency Management, the VA Department of Social Services, and the American Red Cross to prepare volunteers for emergency shelter support.

• No business meeting held
• Eleven volunteers completed Shelter Fundamentals training

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and to receive updates on the strategic economic development plan, electric vehicle charging stations, and the White's Travel Center performance agreement. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of May 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Financial report for May-June 2022: balance $82,472.49, CD $52,203.38, escrow $123,920.35
• Update on Strategic Economic Development Plan (target completion Nov 1)
• Discussion on electric vehicle charging station locations
• Update on White's Travel Center performance agreement

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority approved the May 16 meeting minutes and the May/June 2022 financial report unanimously. Staff reported that Heatex in Natural Bridge will close in November, affecting 15 employees, and that a GoVA grant match invoice will be paid. The board discussed the strategic plan, EV charging stations, and other updates, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved May 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May/June 2022 financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications for special exception permits to operate private schools in residential and agricultural zoning districts. The commission will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and receive citizen comments. The meeting will be held electronically and in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public hearing: Buffalo Creek Foundation (D/B/A Buffalo Creek Boys School) – 75 Old Farm Road, Lexington – Special Exception Permit for private school in R-1 district
• Public hearing: St. George Classical School – 143 Oxford Lane, Lexington – Special Exception Permit for private school in A-2 district
• Public hearing: New Beginnings Christian Church (D/B/A Castle Christian School) – 111 Bible Camp Lane, Goshen – Special Exception Permit for private school in A-2 district
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2022 and June 8, 2022 meetings

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of three special exception permits for private schools to the Board of Supervisors: Buffalo Creek Boys School, St. George Classical School, and Castle Christian School. Each permit includes conditions on student capacity, grade levels, and safety inspections. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 11 and June 8 meetings.

• Recommended approval of Buffalo Creek Boys School special exception permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of St. George Classical School special exception permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Castle Christian School special exception permit (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 11 and June 8 meetings (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

This is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) meeting in Rockbridge County, VA, held at a private residence. The agenda is minimal: members will receive the address and are asked to find the location using a paper map rather than GPS. A light dinner will be provided before the election of officers. No formal agenda items are listed.

• Election of officers
• Paper map navigation exercise
• Light dinner and refreshments

The Rockbridge Community Emergency Response Team held a business meeting and unanimously elected Jutta Hopkins as President, Brenda Jackson as Vice President, and Alan Porter as Secretary for a one-year term. The group also reviewed a successful training exercise and discussed mapping tools. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Jutta Hopkins as President (unanimous)
• Elected Brenda Jackson as Vice President (unanimous)
• Elected Alan Porter as Secretary (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and financial reports. They will also discuss unfinished business, specifically capacity studies and the Econo Lane project. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance.

• Approval of June 14, 2022 minutes
• Review of July bills and monthly financial reports
• Discussion of capacity studies
• Discussion of Econo Lane project

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority approved the July bills list totaling $545,737.71, along with customer deposit refunds of $713.77 and hookup fee refunds of $17,850.00. The board also unanimously approved the June 14, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports and updates.

• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July bills list for $545,737.71 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $713.77 (unanimous)
• Approved refund of hookup fees of $17,850.00 (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting on June 21, 2022, at 8:30 AM. The agenda is a notice of cancellation, so no business will be conducted.

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is reviewing its monthly training schedule and preparing for July officer elections. The meeting also covers updates on apparel, qualification tracking, and upcoming blood drive planning.

• Monthly training schedule including Dominion Power Line Training and mapping awareness
• Basic Training sessions scheduled for July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, and 23
• Upcoming election of officers in July
• Planning for a blood drive in September or October

The Rockbridge CERT business meeting approved the May minutes and reviewed the 2022 training schedule, including CERT Basic Training, a map reading exercise, and other sessions. After-action reports covered firefighter candidate testing and smoke detector installations. Upcoming events include HAM Radio Field Day, CERT officer election, and National Night Out.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Scheduled July CERT Basic Training
• Scheduled July map reading exercise 'Where's Nathan'
• Scheduled August 'You are the Help Until Help Arrives' training
• Scheduled September Carry Maneuver Training
• Distributed polo shirts to volunteers who participated in National Night Out and other events

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold a public hearing and then vote on adopting FY 2023 rates, fees, and charges, as well as the FY 2023 budget. The board will also consider FY 2022 write-offs and discuss the Econo Lane Project. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance.

• Public hearing on FY 2023 rates, fees, and charges
• Adoption of FY 2023 rates, fees, and charges
• Adoption of FY 2023 budget
• FY 2022 write-offs
• Econo Lane Project discussion

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority held a public hearing, heard no comments, and unanimously approved the FY2023 rates, fees, and charges as advertised, as well as the FY2023 budget which includes a 5% salary increase. The board also approved write-offs totaling $3,196.77 for uncollectible accounts and voted to proceed with the Econo Lane water pipe replacement project, estimated at $12,000, using capital improvement funds. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent, except for the Econo Lane project which had one abstention.

• Approved FY2023 rates, fees, and charges as advertised (4-0, Mast absent)
• Approved FY2023 budget including 5% salary increase (4-0, Mast absent)
• Approved write-offs of $3,196.77 for uncollectible accounts (4-0, Mast absent)
• Approved Econo Lane water pipe replacement project, ~$12,000 (3-0-1, McDaniel abstained, Mast absent)
• Approved June bills totaling $524,341.07, customer deposits refunds $1,838.57, and reissued lost check $43.61 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a special exception permit for a 4.05-MW solar project at 117 Mackeys Lane. The meeting also includes public hearings for two campground applications and a proposed zoning text amendment for auction facilities.

• Special Exception Permit: 4.05-MW (AC) Solar Project at 117 Mackeys Lane
• Public Hearing: Campground Special Exception Permit for Rusty Roost Farm LLC
• Public Hearing: Campground Special Exception Permit for Select Equine Properties LLC
• Public Hearing: Zoning Text Amendment to provide for Auction Facilities in B-1 District
• Subdivision Review: Two proposed lots on Econo Lane (Route 739)

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend denial of CVE North America's special exception permit for a 4.05-MW solar project at 117 Mackeys Lane, citing concerns about property values and decommissioning. The commission also recommended approval of two separate campground special exception permits (Rusty Roost Farm LLC and Select Equine Properties LLC), a zoning text amendment for auction facilities, and a subdivision plat for Ramkrishna LLC. All recommendations go to the Board of Supervisors for final action.

• Recommended denial of CVE North America solar farm special exception permit at 117 Mackeys Lane (3-1)
• Recommended approval of Rusty Roost Farm LLC campground special exception at 100 Equus Loop (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Select Equine Properties LLC RV campground special exception at 100 Cross Country Lane (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment defining auction facilities and allowing them by special exception in B-1 district (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ramkrishna LLC subdivision plat on Econo Lane (unanimous)

LEPC

The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is meeting to discuss routine emergency preparedness items, including a summer forecast from the National Weather Service, COVID-19 vaccine updates, and reports from various agencies. The committee will also vote on a bylaw modification to update the chair's and secretary's contact information. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2022
• National Weather Service summer forecast predictions
• COVID-19 vaccine process updates from VDH, VDEM, Carilion, and Rockbridge Area Health Center
• Approval of bylaw modification updating chair's and secretary's names/emails and LEPC business address
• Next regular meeting set for September 1, 2022

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved previous meeting minutes and updated by-laws to reflect Leonard Stewart as Chair and Courtney Freeland as Secretary. The meeting included updates from the National Weather Service, health partners, and emergency management agencies, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved by-laws updating Chair and Secretary positions

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to receive an update on the Strategic Economic Development Plan progress. The board will also consider a resolution recognizing May as Business Appreciation Month and a proclamation honoring Robert Berkstresser.

• Update on Strategic Economic Development Plan vision and subcommittee progress
• Resolution for Business Appreciation Month in recognition of Virginia Governor Youngkin's declaration
• Proclamation in honor of the late Robert 'Bobby' J. Berkstresser
• Review of April financial report showing a balance of $82,451.82 as of April 30, 2022

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority approved the April 2022 financial report and meeting minutes, adopted a Business Appreciation Month resolution, and issued a proclamation honoring Robert 'Bobby' J. Berkstresser. Members also discussed the strategic economic development plan, including workforce challenges and community pushback on development, and heard an update on the Rockbridge Outdoors logo. No major funding or project decisions were made.

• Approved April 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2022 financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted Business Appreciation Month resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Robert 'Bobby' J. Berkstresser (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special exception permit for a 4.05-MW solar project at 117 Mackeys Lane, Fairfield, and a commercial kennel at 1492 Raphine Road, Raphine. They will also discuss a zoning text amendment regarding auction sales yards in the B-1 district. The meeting will be held electronically and in person due to COVID-19.

• Continued public hearing: Troy Plott, CVE North America Inc., 4.05-MW solar project (special exception) in A-2 district
• Public hearing: Nicholas and Bethany Iocco, commercial kennel at 1492 Raphine Road in A-2 district
• Discussion: Zoning text amendment for auction sales yard in B-1 district
• Citizen comments and approval of March 9 and April 13, 2022 minutes

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission voted to continue the public hearing for CVE North America's proposed 4.05-MW solar farm on Mackeys Lane to its June 8, 2022 meeting, after hearing extensive public opposition. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a special exception permit for a commercial kennel at 1492 Raphine Road, with conditions limiting the total number of dogs to 20. Additionally, the commission directed staff to prepare a public hearing on defining auction sales yards as a special exception use in the B-1 zoning district.

• Continued CVE North America solar farm special exception hearing to June 8, 2022 (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Iocco commercial kennel special exception with 20-dog limit (unanimous)
• Directed staff to hold public hearing on auction sales yard definition as special exception in B-1 (unanimous)
• Approved March 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous, Hennis abstaining)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is meeting to approve April minutes, review training schedules, and discuss old and new business. The agenda includes a tentative monthly training schedule, summer basic training dates, and upcoming community events like a smoke detector installation.

• Monthly training schedule: May 17 Dominion Power Line Training, June mapping/location awareness, July 'You Are the Help', August carry maneuver, September EOC support exercise, October fire prevention with extinguisher drill
• Basic training: July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 (5:30-8:00 pm) and July 23 (9:00 am-1:00 pm); fall dates TBD in October
• ARC smoke detector install on May 14
• Blood drive date TBD (September/October)
• Next meeting June 14, 2022 at 17:30 at Fire and Rescue Administration Building, 100 Baner Lane, Buena Vista, VA

The Rockbridge CERT business meeting on May 10, 2022, was primarily informational, covering the 2022 training schedule, upcoming events, and administrative updates. The only formal decision was approving the April minutes. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The meeting includes reviews of monthly financial reports and bills for May. The Board will also address unfinished business regarding capacity studies.

• Review of April 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Monthly financial reports
• Capacity studies discussion

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority approved May bills totaling $172,466.57 plus refunds, and unanimously approved the April minutes. The board heard reports on the fire hydrant installation, dump truck arrival, tornado damage to a sewer pump station, and a water line extension request from Riverbend residents. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved April 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May bills of $172,466.57, customer deposit refunds of $606.94, and overpayment refund of $106.64 (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority is reviewing updates on the Strategic Economic Development Plan and ongoing housing and water studies. The board also discussed research regarding electric vehicle charging stations at tourist and shopping locations.

• Update on Strategic Economic Development Plan vision and subcommittee tasks
• Research into electric vehicle charging station options for local attractions
• Progress update on the regional housing study and water/sewer capacity study
• Review of financial reports including a restricted escrow account balance of $123,920.35
• Annual report presentation from the Virginia Horse Center

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority approved its April 18, 2022 meeting minutes and financial report unanimously. The financial report showed a balance of $82,441.66 as of March 31, 2022. Board members discussed the strategic economic development plan, business retention, Covid money usage, the Micron visit, and electric vehicle charging stations. They also raised concerns about broadband coverage in Rockbridge and noted the purchase of the former boy's camp in Natural Bridge for a multiuse facility.

• Approved April 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider special exception permits for a private boarding school, a commercial kennel, a 4.05-MW solar project, and an amendment to a junked storage/salvage yard permit. They will also discuss a zoning text amendment for auction sales yards in B-1 districts. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19.

• St. Dunstan's Academy: special exception for private school (48-60 boarding students) at 54 Allen Creek Lane, Goshen
• Nicholas and Bethany Iocco: special exception for commercial kennel at 1492 Raphine Road, Raphine
• Troy Plott/CVE North America: 4.05-MW solar project at 117 Mackeys Lane, Fairfield
• C&S Disposal: amendment to special exception for junked storage/auto salvage yard at 153 Sherwood Lane, Natural Bridge Station
• Zoning text amendment discussion: auction sales yard in B-1 district

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission recommended approval of a special exception permit for St. Dunstan's Academy to operate a private boarding school in the A-2 Zoning District, with conditions including a 60-student cap and emergency access requirements. The commission postponed action on a kennel application for Nicholas and Bethany Iocco and continued a public hearing for a solar project by CVE North America Inc. to gather more information. The commission also recommended approval of an amended special exception permit for C&S Disposal Inc. to allow outdoor scrap metal storage and vehicle salvaging.

• Recommended approval of St. Dunstan's Academy private school special exception permit (unanimous)
• Postponed action on Iocco kennel special exception application to next meeting (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for CVE solar project to May 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of C&S Disposal amended special exception permit for outdoor scrap storage (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Lucas as temporary chair (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving previous minutes, discussing monthly training topics, receiving after-action reports, and voting on volunteer level approval as part of an organizational document update.

• Approval of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Monthly training schedule: Stop the Bleed (April), Dominion Power Line Training (May), Mapping and Location Awareness (June), You Are the Help Until Help Arrives (July), Carry Maneuver (August), EOC Support Exercise (September), Fire Prevention and Safety with Fire Extinguisher Drill (October)
• After-action reports: High School EMT Simulation, Canteen Call at Arnolds Valley Sheriff's Office, Goshen Water Emergency
• Vote required on volunteer level approval
• Upcoming events: ARC Smoke Detector Install (May 7 and 14), Blood Drive (September/October)

The Rockbridge County CERT team held its April 12, 2022 meeting, approving a motion to revise volunteer levels to incorporate FEMA NQS qualifications. The team also approved the December minutes and reviewed after-action reports, including a water emergency response where volunteers donated over 50 hours. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on training schedules, volunteer coordination, and upcoming events.

• Approved revision of CERT volunteer levels to include FEMA NQS qualifications (unanimous)
• Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will consider a resolution setting rates, fees, and charges for fiscal year 2023, along with approving the FY2022 surplus list. The board will also review monthly and quarterly financial reports, the director's report, and unfinished business on capacity studies. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance.

• Resolution on Rates, Fees and Charges for FY 2023
• Surplus List for FY 2022
• Capacity Studies (unfinished business)
• Bills for April
• Monthly & Quarterly Financial Reports

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority unanimously approved a preliminary FY2023 rate schedule with increases of 2% for flat fees and about 5% for water/sewer usage (2% in Long Hollow and Rivermont), and authorized advertising a public hearing for June 14, 2022. The board also approved April bills totaling $600,595.00 plus refunds, declared surplus items for disposal, and heard updates on the RANA fiber incident and capacity studies.

• Approved FY2023 preliminary rate resolution (unanimous)
• Approved April bills list for $600,595.00 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $684.87 and overpayment refund of $181.69 (unanimous)
• Declared surplus items for FY2022 and authorized disposal (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority scheduled meeting for March 21, 2022, at 8:30 AM has been cancelled.

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority board is holding its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports. The main substantive item is a capacity study under unfinished business, and the board will also hold a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors for an MSA presentation. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance.

• Capacity Study discussion
• Joint meeting with Board of Supervisors for MSA presentation
• Approval of March bills
• Monthly financial reports
• Director's report

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority approved February bills totaling $340,870.28 plus customer deposit refunds of $77.78, and unanimously approved the fiscal year 2021 audit. The board also directed staff to ask the County Administrator about funding an addition to the capacity study for the Natural Bridge Park area. A joint presentation by Maury Service Authority covered a water treatment facilities study with recommendations for future capital improvements.

• Approved February bills for $340,870.28 and customer deposit refunds of $77.78 (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal year 2021 audit as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Instructed staff to contact County Administrator about funding capacity study addition for Natural Bridge Park

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission is holding a continued public hearing to consider a special exception permit for St. Dunstan’s Academy, a proposed private boarding school for 48 to 60 boys on approximately 262 acres in the Agricultural and General Uses (A-2) Zoning District. The agenda also includes public hearings for a warehousing permit, a rezoning request, and two kennel-related applications. The meeting will be held via electronic means due to the pandemic, with staff present in person at the County Administrative Offices.

• St. Dunstan’s Academy: Continued public hearing for a special exception permit for a private school at 54 Allen Creek Lane, Goshen (approx. 262 acres).
• Stonewall Associates LLC: Public hearing for a special exception permit for warehousing and storage at 80 E. Midland Trail, Lexington.
• Timothy Tolley: Public hearing for a proposed rezoning from General Business (B-1) to Residential Mixed (R-2) at 5819 N Lee Highway, Fairfield.
• Nicholas and Bethany Iocco: Public hearings for a commercial kennel and an amendment to a previous kennel permit at 1372 and 1492 Raphine Road, Raphine.
• Whites Travel Center: Waiver request for height requirements for parking lot lighting at 2440 Raphine Road, Raphine.

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission voted unanimously to postpone action on the St. Dunstan's Academy private school special exception until April 13, 2022, after requesting more information on septic, wells, road access, and curriculum. The Commission also recommended approval of a warehousing special exception for Modine Manufacturing, a conditional rezoning for multi-family dwellings, a dog kennel amendment allowing 30 golden retrievers, a family subdivision waiver, and a lighting height waiver for Whites Travel Center. A second kennel application for the Ioccos was postponed for a site visit.

• Postponed St. Dunstan's Academy school special exception to April 13 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Modine Manufacturing warehousing special exception (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Spirit Wind LLC conditional rezoning to R-2 for multi-family (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Iocco kennel amendment allowing 30 golden retrievers (unanimous)
• Postponed Iocco second kennel application for site visit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Huff family subdivision waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Whites Travel Center light pole height waiver (unanimous)

LEPC

The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is meeting to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and to vote on amending the Chair's information in the bylaws if needed. Members will hear updates on COVID-19 vaccines from VDH, VDEM, Carilion, and the Rockbridge Area Health Center, plus reports from various agencies including emergency management, VDOT, law enforcement, and fire/EMS. The meeting is held via Zoom and at the Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue Administration office.

• Election of LEPC Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Vote to amend Chair's information in LEPC bylaws if required
• COVID-19 vaccine process/updates from VDH, VDEM, Carilion, and Rockbridge Area Health Center
• Northwest Region Healthcare Coalition report
• Reports from VDOT, law enforcement, fire/EMS, and other agencies

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board is meeting to conduct plan reviews for two commercial projects in Lexington. The board will also review minutes from the January 5, 2022, meeting.

• Plan review for Tru Hotel at TBD Econo Lane, Lexington VA 24450
• Plan review for Starbucks at 744 N Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Review Board approved site plans for the proposed Tru Hotel and Starbucks, with conditions. The Tru Hotel plan was approved unanimously, allowing flexibility between gray and brown color schemes with an off-white upper-story majority. The Starbucks plan was also approved unanimously, requiring a tumbled four-stone mosaic retaining wall. The board deferred approval of January 2022 meeting minutes due to unavailability.

• Approved Tru Hotel site plan with gray or brown color scheme flexibility and off-white upper stories (unanimous)
• Approved Starbucks site plan with tumbled four-stone mosaic retaining wall (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of January 5, 2022 meeting minutes to next meeting

Local Board of Building Code Appeals

The Rockbridge County Local Board of Building Code Appeals is meeting to approve minutes from its August meeting and conduct a hearing for Michael Dorsey. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Michael Dorsey hearing
• Minutes approval from August meeting

The Rockbridge County Board of Building Code Appeals unanimously upheld the Building Official's decision to deny Michael Dorsey a building permit for a new dwelling. The board found that less than 24 months had passed since the previous certificate of occupancy was issued, so neither Dorsey nor his wife qualified for the owner's-risk exemption under Va. Code § 54.1-1101.A.7. The board also approved the minutes from the August 19, 2021, meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 19, 2021, meeting (unanimous)
• Upheld Building Official's denial of building permit to Michael Dorsey (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will hold its annual meeting to elect officers, adopt the 2022 meeting schedule, and approve minutes and financial reports. They will also discuss the strategic economic development plan, receive the Virginia Horse Center annual report, consider a funding request from the Small Business Development Center, and get updates on electric car charging stations and housing/water-sewer studies.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Adoption of 2022 meeting schedule
• Approval of financial report showing $82,673.66 balance as of January 31, 2022
• Virginia Horse Center annual report
• Small Business Development Center funding request

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority held a routine meeting, unanimously reappointing officers, approving the 2022 meeting schedule and prior minutes, and accepting the financial report. They also voted to support a grant application for the Shenandoah Small Business Resiliency Team with EDA funding. No substantive policy decisions were made; most items were procedural or informational.

• Reappointed Mr. Jones as Chair, Mrs. Harris as Vice-Chair, and Ms. Flint as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Yearly Meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved November 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Supported Shenandoah Small Business Resiliency Team grant application with EDA funding (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special exception permit applications: Thunder Bridge LLC for a Cultural Art Center at 1425 Arnolds Valley Road, and St. Dunstan's Academy for a private school at 54 Allen Creek Lane. The Commission will consider the applications, receive public comment, and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19.

• Thunder Bridge LLC – Special exception for Cultural Art Center in Agricultural Transitional (A-T) district, 1425 Arnolds Valley Road, Natural Bridge Station
• St. Dunstan's Academy – Special exception for private school (boys boarding school, 48-60 students) in Agricultural and General Uses (A-2) district, 54 Allen Creek Lane, Goshen
• Public hearings for both applications; comments accepted via email, mail, drop box, or Zoom
• Meeting held by electronic means per Continuity of Government Ordinance due to COVID-19

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission unanimously approved a special exception permit for Thunder Bridge Campground LLC to operate a cultural arts center at 445 Arnolds Valley Road, with conditions limiting events to 36 per year and prohibiting large-scale production. The commission also continued the public hearing for St. Dunstan's Academy's private school application to March 9, 2022, due to notification concerns and unresolved questions.

• Approved Thunder Bridge LLC special exception permit for cultural arts center (unanimous)
• Continued St. Dunstan's Academy private school public hearing to March 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The meeting includes updates on monthly financial reports and bills for February. The board will also receive an update regarding a fiber cable incident.

• Fiber Cable Incident Update

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing officers for the coming year and adopting the 2022 meeting schedule. The board will also review the November 2021 minutes, financial report, and activities report, and receive an update on the Strategic Economic Development Plan steering committee, which now has 22 members and a June 30 deadline.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for 2022
• Adoption of 2022 meeting schedule (monthly meetings, annual organizational meeting in January)
• Approval of financial report: balance $82,663.13, CD $52,047.44, escrow $123,920.35
• Update on Strategic Economic Development Plan steering committee (22 members, June 30 deadline)
• Virginia Horse Center annual report

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three special exception permit applications: a campground in Vesuvius, a wood yard in Lexington, and a zoning text amendment for cultural music and art centers. The commission will also elect officers for 2022 and approve the meeting schedule. The meeting will be held electronically and in person due to COVID-19.

• Special exception permit for campground at 40 Black Bear Trail, Vesuvius (A-1 district)
• Special exception permit for wood yard at 3505 West Midland Trail, Lexington (A-2 district)
• Zoning text amendment to define cultural music/art centers as special exception in A-2 and A-T districts, permitted in B-1
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for 2022
• Approval of 2022 meeting schedule (second Wednesday monthly at 7:00 PM)

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission held public hearings and voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special exception permit for a primitive campground at 40 Black Bear Trail, Vesuvius, and a special exception permit for a wood yard at 3505 West Midland Trail, Lexington. The Commission also approved a zoning text amendment to define and provide for cultural music centers and cultural art centers as uses by special exception in certain zoning districts. The recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final action.

• Recommended approval of Hamilton campground special exception permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Crown Hardwood wood yard special exception permit (unanimous)
• Approved zoning text amendment for cultural music/art centers (unanimous)
• Elected Melissa Hennis as Chair, Kimberly Hines as Vice-Chair, Chris Slaydon as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Planning Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily covering routine business: electing officers, approving minutes, paying bills, and reviewing financial reports. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19, with limited in-person attendance.

• Election of officers
• Approval of December 14, 2021 minutes
• Payment of January bills
• Monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Public comments accepted via email

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority held a routine meeting, electing officers for the coming term and approving January bills. The board also reviewed a report on a fiber line damaged during a fire hydrant installation, with costs estimated at $30,000-$50,000. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Dr. Mullen as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Mast as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Melvin as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Mrs. Alexander as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 14, 2021, as revised (unanimous)
• Approved January bills totaling $525,771.10 and customer deposits of $762.61 (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold its monthly meeting, covering the tentative 2022 training schedule, a vote on volunteer level approval for an organizational document update, and after-action reports on recent events. The meeting also includes updates on qualification tracking, EOC logon, apparel, and upcoming high school EMT simulations.

• Vote required on volunteer level approval for organizational document update
• Tentative monthly training schedule: Stop the Bleed, Carry Maneuver, Mapping, etc.
• After-action reports: High School EMT Simulation and Canteen Call
• Upcoming High School EMT Class Simulations on January 15 and February 12
• End of Year Report by Jutta Hopkins

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will meet to elect officers and approve a 2022 meeting schedule. The board will review site plans for an Exxon station, a Dunkin' restaurant, and a car wash.

• Exxon at Fancy Hill (4811 S. Lee Hwy): Proposed 15-foot electronic fuel price sign, removal of a front vestibule, and color scheme changes
• Dunkin' (Econo Ln): Proposed construction of an 1,800 square foot building with a drive-thru on a 1.4-acre subdivision
• Beyond Bedrock Car Wash (TBD Bordens School Lane): Site plan review for a new car wash facility on 2.09 acres
• Election of board officers
• Approval of the 2022 TCO Meeting Schedule

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Review Board approved site plans for the Exxon station at 4811 S. Lee Highway, the proposed Dunkin at TBD Econo Lane, and the proposed Bedrock Carwash at TBD Bordens School Lane. The board also elected officers, approved the 2022 meeting schedule, and approved the October 6, 2021 minutes. No citizen comments were given.

• Approved Exxon free-standing gas sign plans (unanimous)
• Approved Exxon vestibule removal plans (unanimous)
• Approved original Exxon color scheme (brick unpainted, white trim) (unanimous)
• Approved Dunkin Donuts site plans as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Bedrock Carwash site plans as submitted (unanimous)
• Elected Barger as Chair, Harris as Vice-Chair, Slaydon as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)