Rockbridge County public meetings in 2023

Economic Development Authority

This agenda is a notice that the Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority's regular meeting, originally set for December 18, 2023, at 8:30 AM, has been moved to December 20, 2023, at 11 AM. The meeting will be held at the usual venue, the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room in the Rockbridge County Administrative Office Building, with a virtual login option available. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting date changed from Dec 18 to Dec 20, 2023
• Meeting time changed from 8:30 AM to 11 AM
• Location: Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 150 South Main Street, Lexington, VA
• Virtual login option available

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will meet to review routine financial and activities reports and to consider a resolution supporting a feasibility study for a general aviation airport in the Rockbridge Region. The study would be funded with state and federal grants, with the county's cost-share paid from EDA funds.

• Resolution of support for Rockbridge Area General Aviation Airport Feasibility Study
• Financial report: balance $81,873.61 as of Nov 30, 2023; CD $52,359.77; escrow $123,920.35
• Activities report: 51 business retention/expansion activities in October
• Ongoing graphic and branding campaign with Haven Creative

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special exception permit applications: one for a special event venue on Wind View Lane and one for a campground on Hines Lane. The commission will also discuss zoning text amendments, including indoor recreation facilities and additional 2024 amendments, as well as a solar committee and the Comprehensive Plan update.

• Public hearing: Special event venue at 66 Wind View Lane, Fairfield (A-2 district)
• Public hearing: Campground at 70 Hines Lane, Lexington (A-T district)
• Discussion: Zoning text amendment for indoor recreation facilities in A-T district
• Discussion: Solar committee appointment
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan land use chapter update

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is meeting to approve minutes, receive after-action reports on recent operations, and discuss training and community events. The agenda includes planning for 2024 training needs and scheduling community education events, as well as FEMA annual certification.

• Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• After-action reports on Emergency Responder Rehab Program, Shelter Operations, Emergency Operations Center, and Community Events
• CPR training scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2023
• Until Help Arrives event at Natural Bridge Visitor Center on January 13, 2024
• FEMA Annual Certification

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will review monthly financial reports and December bills. The board will discuss unfinished business regarding capacity studies, meter options, and Long Hollow System upgrades.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Capacity Studies
• Meter Options
• December bills

LEPC

The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a special presentation on winter preparedness, and receive updates from various agencies including emergency management, health centers, and public safety. The agenda is largely routine, consisting of reports and updates from member organizations.

• Special presentation on winter preparedness by James Greis
• Updates from Carilion Rockbridge Community/Carilion Emergency Management
• Report from Rockbridge Area Health Center
• VDOT report
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 7, 2023

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors, Public Service Authority, and Maury Service Authority will meet jointly. The purpose of the meeting is to receive a review of the Wastewater System Improvement Plan.

• Review of the Wastewater System Improvement Plan

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will consider a lease revenue bond for a property purchase and discuss a deed of easement for the Natural Bridge Industrial Park. The meeting also includes reports on strategic planning, branding, and business attraction efforts.

• Consideration of Lease Revenue Bond for Economic Development Property Purchase
• Preliminary Discussion on a Deed of Easement for the Natural Bridge Industrial Park
• Amendment of Bylaws Article 6
• Strategic Economic Development Plan Progress Report
• Graphic and Branding Campaign Progress Report

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will review financial reports and bills for November. The board is discussing capacity studies, meter options, and the Long Hollow System upgrades, as well as a new MSA Sewer Facilities Study.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• MSA Sewer Facilities Study
• Capacity Studies
• Meter Options

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application by PFJ Southeast LLC (Pilot Flying J) to amend conditions of a special exception permit to expand an existing garage at a truck stop. The commission will also review a commercial site plan for the Murat Collection Center, discuss the Comprehensive Plan's Community Facilities chapter, and continue solar ordinance discussions.

• Public hearing: PFJ Southeast LLC (Pilot Flying J), 713 Oakland Circle, Raphine, VA – amend special exception permit conditions to expand existing garage
• Commercial site plan review: Rockbridge County Murat Collection Center, Murat Road (Route 675)
• Comprehensive Plan Update Discussion – Community Facilities Chapter
• Solar Ordinance Discussion
• Community Development Committee Update

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss a draft ordinance for utility/community scale solar projects. The draft, developed by staff, outlines requirements for siting, design, setbacks, landscaping, and decommissioning. The commission will review the draft and continue refining it before any public hearings.

• Draft solar ordinance (11/2/2023) discussed, covering utility-scale solar facilities
• Current zoning: solar as public utility - permitted in I-1, special exception in A-1, A-2, A-T, B-1, not permitted in C-1, R-1, R-2
• Revenue sharing: $1,400 per MW required by 2022 ordinance
• Proposed height limit: 15 feet for solar arrays
• Decommissioning plan required with cost estimate and funding method

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will review revised site plans for three projects: a Residence Inn by Marriott off Rocklawn Lane, two greenhouses at Tractor Supply on N Lee Highway, and retail sales of storage buildings on Maury River Road. The board will also consider minutes from July 5, 2023, and hear citizen comments.

• Residence Inn by Marriott revised site plan: retaining wall relocated south, footprint shifted, parking reduced to 104 spaces
• Tractor Supply: two free-standing greenhouses on west side of store at 800 N Lee Highway, plus exterior door
• Secure Storage of Rockbridge: retail sales of storage sheds on east side of Maury River Road, adjacent to Rockbridge Farmers Coop
• Minutes from July 5, 2023 meeting to be approved

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved a performance agreement with Shri Shiv, Inc. to support the development of a Tru by Hilton hotel off Econo Lane. The package includes tourism zone incentives and infrastructure improvements tied to a $4.4 million investment and ten new full-time jobs. The board also discussed potential land purchases in Raphine for economic development.

• Approved $129,760 incentive package for Tru by Hilton project at 22 Hotel Drive
• Discussed purchase of 22.012-acre parcel on Steeles Fort Road in Raphine
• Adopted Proclamation for National Manufacturing Day
• Reviewed September 2023 financial report with an August 30 balance of $81,805.24
• Reported on progress of Strategic Economic Development Plan and branding campaign

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission is holding a worksession to discuss the development of a solar ordinance. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with procedural items like call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of the development of a solar ordinance

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five special exception applications: two solar projects (Volcano Energy 5 MW and USS Hilltop Solar 3 MW) and three Dominion Energy Virginia requests for floodway storage, transmission pole staging, and a private heliport along River Road. The commission will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan update and receive a Community Development Committee update. The agenda includes standard items like citizen comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Volcano Energy LLC: 5.00-MW solar project on Moores Trail (Route 794), tax map 40-A-1
• USS Hilltop Solar LLC: 3.00-MW solar project at 331 Lloyd Tolley Road, Natural Bridge Station
• Dominion Energy: special exception for materials/equipment storage in floodway, River Road (Route 663)
• Dominion Energy: transmission pole staging and assembly area, River Road (Route 663)
• Dominion Energy: private heliport, River Road (Route 663)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is meeting to review after-action reports, approve minutes, and discuss team operations. Key items include the Emergency Responder Rehab Program, vehicle training, and upcoming community events. The meeting location has changed to 41 Twin Rivers Lane, Glasgow, VA.

• Rehab Vehicle lead and EVOC training/testing on October 17, 19, 21
• Equipment and supplies to be ordered for the Rehab Vehicle
• CERT Basic Training starts October 31, 2023
• Buena Vista Mountain Day on October 14, 2023
• Until Help Arrives event on October 19, 2023 at Kerr's Creek Fire and Rescue Station

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority board is meeting to approve minutes and bills, review monthly and quarterly financial reports, and hear the director's report. Under unfinished business, the board will discuss capacity studies and meter options. New business includes Long Hollow system upgrades and surplus items, followed by public and board member comments.

• Approval of September 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of bills for October
• Review of monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Discussion of capacity studies and meter options
• Long Hollow system upgrades and surplus items

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Rockbridge County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's May 12, 2023 decision that the grandfathered outdoor shooting range at Quail Ridge Sporting Club does not include hosting special events like weddings or reunions. The board will also review minutes from July 19, 2023, and discuss an electronic meeting policy update. No other substantive items are listed.

• Appeal by Scott G. and Crystal Guise, 336 Murat Road, Lexington, VA, regarding special events at Quail Ridge Sporting Club (tax map 73-A-17, 84.21 acres)
• Zoning Administrator's May 12, 2023 determination that the nonconforming shooting range use does not include special events
• Discussion of alleged unpermitted enclosure of clubhouse pavilion at Quail Ridge
• Review of July 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Electronic Meeting Policy Update

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will meet to consider a performance agreement for Tru Hilton's incentive package and discuss purchasing property in Raphine for economic development. The board will also review financial and activities reports for July and August, and receive progress reports on the strategic plan and branding campaign.

• Consideration of Performance Agreement for Tru Hilton's Incentive Package
• Discussion on Purchase of Property in Raphine for Economic Development Purposes
• Financial Report (July and August 2023)
• Activities Report (July and August 2023)
• Strategic Economic Development Plan Progress Report

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to allow licensed preschool/childcare centers as a special exception in the Agricultural Transitional (A-T) district. They will also review a commercial site plan for Stella-Jones Corporation and discuss solar ordinances and the comprehensive plan update.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment to add licensed preschool/childcare centers as special exception in A-T district
• Commercial site plan review for Stella-Jones Corporation at 9223 Maury River Road, Goshen
• Discussion on solar ordinance
• Comprehensive plan update discussion
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2023 meeting

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is meeting to discuss routine operations, including the Emergency Responder Rehab Program, vehicle deployment, and training schedules. The agenda includes reports on recent events and planning for upcoming training and community outreach.

• Emergency Responder Rehab Program (ERRP) and Rehab Vehicle lead Byron Porter
• EVOC training and testing for CERT vehicle deployment
• CERT Basic Training scheduled for November 2023
• Rehab Vehicle driver training on October 17, 19, and 21, 2023
• Community events: Rockbridge Community Festival and W&L Community Engagement Fair on September 13, 2023

The board approved the August 8, 2023 meeting minutes. It declined two requests for CERT participation at community events and placed the Balloons over Rockbridge event on next year’s calendar. New training sessions were scheduled, including an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course for October 17, 19, and 21 and a three‑week CERT Basic Training starting October 31. The group also set a goal to update and distribute volunteer manuals before the end of the year.

• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Declined two requests for CERT participation at community events
• Added Balloons over Rockbridge event to next year’s calendar (pending volunteer availability)
• Scheduled Emergency Vehicle Operations Course for October 17, 19, and 21
• Planned CERT Basic Training for three weeks starting October 31
• Set goal to update and distribute volunteer manuals before year‑end
• Will contact Kerr’s Creek Fire Station about conducting a class in October
• Scheduled W&L Community Engagement Fair for September 13 and Buena Vista Mountain Day for October 10

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will meet to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and financial reports. The board will also discuss unfinished business on capacity studies and meter options, and hear a presentation on PFAS and consider a permit for the Long Hollow Tank.

• PFAS presentation
• Long Hollow Tank permit
• Capacity studies discussion
• Meter options discussion
• Approval of September bills

The board approved September bills and customer deposit refunds. The Executive Director was authorized to sign a permit renewal with the US Forest Service for the Long Hollow Tank site. The board also reviewed financial reports and received a presentation on PFAS.

• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September bills totaling $135,517.60 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $467.22 (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to sign Long Hollow Tank permit renewal with US Forest Service (unanimous)

LEPC

The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is meeting to approve minutes from June 1, 2023, and receive updates from various agencies including healthcare, emergency management, law enforcement, and fire/EMS. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed. Public comments are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2023
• Agency reports: Carilion, Rockbridge Area Health Center, VDOT, law enforcement, fire/EMS, VDH/VDEM, Red Cross, RACSB
• COVID removed from agenda; agencies to report all news at once
• Next regular meeting set for December 7, 2023

The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of agency updates regarding hospital capacity, emergency communications, and weather monitoring.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss zoning text amendments, a comprehensive plan update, and receive a Community Development Committee update. The agenda includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and board reports, but no final decisions are scheduled on the main discussion items.

• Discussion of zoning text amendments
• Comprehensive plan update discussion
• Community Development Committee update
• Approval of July 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments and board reports

The Planning Commission unanimously voted to instruct staff to advertise a public hearing for a zoning text amendment. This amendment would allow child care centers to operate as a use by special exception in the Agricultural Transitional (A-T) zoning district.

• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to advertise public hearing for child care centers as a special exception in the A-T zoning district (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is meeting to discuss volunteer training, including registration for an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course and fire extinguisher practice. They will also review reports, plan community events, and discuss old and new business items.

• Registration for Sept 9/10 Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
• Fire extinguisher review and practice
• CERT hats available for $10 volunteer contribution
• CPR training to be scheduled
• Community events: Sept 9 First Aid at Wine and Beer Festival, Sept 13 W&L Community Engagement Fair

The team admitted two new members who completed basic training and volunteer requirements. Members reviewed the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) registration and practiced fire extinguisher safety techniques. The group also reviewed after-action reports from the Celebrate Rockbridge and National Night Out events.

• Approved July 2023 minutes with a correction to the next meeting date
• Admitted Ted and Glen as official CERT members

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider capacity studies, policy updates, meter options, and an accountant announcement, along with routine approvals of minutes, bills, and financial reports.

• Capacity Studies (unfinished business)
• Policy Updates (new business)
• Meter Options (new business)
• Accountant Announcement (new business)
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2023, and bills for August

The board approved August bill payments totaling $123,072.86 and adopted minor policy revisions related to new rates and software. The board also directed staff to research phasing in remote meter monitoring over a 10-year period.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August bill payments of $123,072.86 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $1,153.88 (unanimous)
• Approved credit refunds of $384.56 (unanimous)
• Approved policy revisions regarding rates, software, and drop boxes (unanimous)
• Directed Executive Director to research phasing in remote meter monitoring over 10 years

Local Board of Building Code Appeals

The board held a brief meeting to elect its leadership and approve previous records. No new business was discussed or decided upon.

• Elected Russell Williams II as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Grigg Mullen as Co-chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Rockbridge County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three appeals by Scott G. and Crystal Guise regarding the Zoning Administrator's May 12, 2023 determinations that the grandfathered outdoor shooting range at Quail Ridge Sporting Club does not include hosting special events, operating a private school or paramilitary training facility, or expanding without a special exception permit. The board will also elect officers, approve the 2023 meeting schedule, and discuss an electronic meeting policy update.

• Appeal of determination that nonconforming use does not include special events (weddings, receptions, reunions)
• Appeal of determination that nonconforming use does not include private school/paramilitary training facility
• Appeal of determination that nonconforming use has impermissibly increased and requires a Special Exception Permit
• Election of officers for 2023
• Approval of 2023 BZA meeting schedule

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 and the graphic and branding campaign. The board will also introduce new member James 'Jay' Williams and hear citizen comments.

• Approval of April 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of financial report showing balance of $81,702.23 as of June 30, 2023
• Update on Strategic Economic Development Plan, with final review by Board on July 24
• Update on graphic and branding campaign
• Introduction of new member James 'Jay' Williams

The Economic Development Authority approved the April 2023 meeting minutes, the financial report, and the activities report. Members discussed the strategic economic development plan and the status of local projects, including the Route 11 interstate corridor and a hotel on Route 60.

• Adopted April 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented
• Approved activities report as presented

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several applications, including a rezoning for a short-term rental, a special exception for a transmission line rebuild, and three zoning text amendments. The commission will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan update and hear citizen comments.

• Public hearing: Bella Property 8 LLC rezoning from R-1 to B-1 at 686 Long Hollow Road, Buena Vista
• Public hearing: Dominion Energy special exception to rebuild 115kV transmission line from Balcony Falls Substation to Rockbridge/Amherst County line
• Public hearing: County zoning text amendments to Sections 302.00/605 (Industrial), 608 (Flood Hazard Overlay), and 302.00/702.00 (Additional Buildings on Single Lot)
• Public hearing: The Bridge Christian Academy amendment to special exception condition at 21 Gilmores Mill Road, Natural Bridge Station
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan update

The Planning Commission approved a phased facility expansion for Modine Manufacturing Company. The commission also recommended the approval of a zoning correction for a property on Long Hollow Road.

• Approved site plan for Modine Manufacturing Company expansion (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to rezone 686 Long Hollow Road from R-1 to B-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is meeting to receive WebEOC training from a Virginia emergency management official, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss team activities and reports. The team will also hold officer elections and review its financial report for the new fiscal year, along with planning future training sessions.

• WebEOC training by Jonathan Simmons, VDEM Disaster Response & Recovery Officer
• Officer elections
• Financial report for new fiscal year starting July 1, 2023
• CERT hats available for $10 volunteer contribution
• Upcoming training: CPR, rehab vehicle driver, fire extinguisher

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) elected Jutta Hopkins as President/Team Leader, Brenda Jackson as Vice President, and Alan Porter as Secretary. The team approved the June 13 minutes and noted that 12 members completed 2023 WebEOC training. A budget for FY2024 is currently being prepared.

• Approved June 13 minutes
• Elected Jutta Hopkins as President/Team Leader
• Elected Brenda Jackson as Vice President
• Elected Alan Porter as Secretary

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 on capacity studies and consider a customer request to address the board and a customer refund request.

• Approval of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review and payment of bills for July
• Monthly financial reports
• Discussion of capacity studies
• Customer refund request

The board approved July bill payments and customer deposit refunds. Staff were directed to research leak monitoring technology and the leak policies of other utilities. The board also approved a refund of bi-monthly fees for a customer who revoked their capacity.

• Approved July bill payments of $575,595.12 (Unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $695.99 (Unanimous)
• Approved refund of bi-monthly fees paid since February 2021 for a customer revoking capacity (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to investigate leak policies and procedures of other utilities
• Directed staff to research consumer products and radio read technology for leak detection
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2023, meeting (Unanimous)

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will hold a regular meeting on July 5, 2023, to elect officers and review site plans for a new Dollar General Market and a 7-11 Convenience Store with a BP gas station. The board will also consider a request for a taller sign at the 7-11 location.

• Dollar General Market: new 12,480 sq ft store at N Lee Highway and Sterrett Road, Fairfield
• 7-11 Convenience Store: new 5,952 sq ft store with gas canopy at 2813 N Lee Highway, Lexington
• 7-11 requests 22-ft sign, exceeding 15-ft limit; board to review justification
• Election of officers following resignation of Chair Barger

The Board approved the site plan for a Dollar General Market in Fairfield, pending staff approval of specific design elements. The Board also elected new officers following a resignation.

• Elected Tim Welsh as Chair, Melissa Hennis as Vice Chair, and Chris Slaydon as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Dollar General Market site plan on N. Lee Hwy pending staff approval of fencing, retaining wall, wall block, and landscaping

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold a public hearing on proposed FY 2024 rates, fees, and charges, then consider adopting them along with the FY 2024 budget. The board will also review minutes, bills, financial reports, and the director's report, and discuss capacity studies and a customer credit request.

• Public hearing on FY 2024 rates, fees and charges
• Adoption of FY 2024 rates, fees and charges
• Adoption of FY 2024 budget
• Customer credit request
• Capacity studies discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority has issued a notice cancelling its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The meeting was originally set for June 20, 2023, at 8:30 AM. No other business or agenda items are listed in the document.

• Cancellation of the June 20, 2023, meeting

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications to conditionally rezone residential parcels to General Business (B-1): one by Samuel F. and Beth B. Rowe for two parcels at 8 Hays Creek Road, Brownsburg, and another by Mountain Valley Rentals C LLC for three parcels at 1317 Woodland Ave., Buena Vista. The commission will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and several zoning text amendments, including accessory dwelling units and floodway uses.

• Public hearing: Rowe conditional rezoning of two parcels from R-1 to B-1 for short-term rental use
• Public hearing: Mountain Valley Rentals C LLC conditional rezoning of three parcels from R-1 to B-1
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussion: Zoning text amendment to expand uses in Zone AE Hatched (Floodway) Special Flood Hazard Areas
• Discussion: Zoning text amendments defining Accessory Dwelling Units and Train Depot/Train Station uses

The Commission approved the May 10, 2023 meeting minutes. A public hearing was held regarding an application by Samuel and Beth Rowe to conditionally rezone two parcels at 8 Hays Creek Road from General Residential (R-1) to General Business (B-1) for use as a short-term rental. The minutes end before a final decision on the rezoning was recorded.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes volunteer training with fire extinguisher practice, reports on community events, and planning for officer elections and upcoming training sessions. The meeting is largely routine, covering standard team business and updates.

• Fire extinguisher practice led by Deputy Chief Kevin Moore
• CVS donated masks for CERT bags
• National Night Out scheduled for August 1, 2023
• Officer elections to be held at July meeting
• Financial report for new fiscal year starting July 1

The team approved the May meeting minutes and scheduled several community preparedness events for August and September. Financial reports indicated FY2023 funds were spent on a projector and Rehab Vehicle supplies, with $1,000 from a W&L grant moved to the FY2024 budget.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Scheduled National Night Out for August 1, 2023
• Scheduled Lexington Community Festival for August 26, 2023
• Scheduled Chamber of Commerce Wine and Beer Festival for September 9, 2023
• Scheduled W&L Community Engagement Fair for September 13, 2023
• Rescheduled fire extinguisher practice

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will review a revised tan/brown earth tone color scheme for the Tru Hotel by Hilton, currently under construction on Econo Lane (Route 739) in Lexington. The board previously approved a gray scale and a tan/brown earth tone scheme in April 2020; the owner has since modified the tan/brown scheme, requiring new approval. The meeting will also include citizen comments, approval of May 5, 2023 minutes, and updates on other corridor projects.

• Review of revised tan/brown earth tone color scheme for Tru Hotel by Hilton, Econo Lane (Route 739), Lexington, VA (tax map 61A2-4-2P)
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2023 meeting
• Updates on corridor projects: McDonald's second drive-thru completed, Muchacho Alegre painted roof follow-up, Rockbridge Coop building awaiting erosion control, Tru Hotel, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, Jersey Mike's
• Board vacancy: Mr. Barger's replacement sought by Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the 'tan/fall color scheme' site plan for the Tru Hotel by Hilton on Econo Lane. The board also elected a temporary chair and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved 'tan/fall color scheme' site plan for Tru Hotel by Hilton (unanimous)
• Elected Tim Welsh as temporary chair (unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)

LEPC

The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will meet on June 1, 2023, via Zoom and in person. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a spotlight presentation by Phil Hysell with the National Weather Service, and reports from various agencies such as Carilion, health centers, emergency management, VDOT, law enforcement, and others. COVID is no longer a separate agenda item; agencies will report all news when called upon once.

• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2023
• Spotlight: Phil Hysell presentation with the NWS
• Reports from Carilion Rockbridge Community, Rockbridge Area Health Center, and Long Term Care/Hospice/RHC
• Reports from Emergency Management, VDOT, Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, VDH/VDEM, and others
• Next regular meeting set for September 7, 2023

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members received weather outlooks from the National Weather Service and updates on the upcoming PulsePoint CPR alert app implementation.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will consider a Fiscal Year 2024 rate resolution, a customer credit request, and write-offs for Fiscal Year 2023. The board will also review capacity studies, approve May bills, and hear public comments.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Rate Resolution
• Customer Credit Request
• Write-offs for Fiscal Year 2023
• Capacity Studies
• Bills for May

The board approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Rate Resolution as amended and authorized payments for May bills and customer deposit refunds. Members also approved a correction to a sewer credit and authorized fiscal year 2023 write-offs. The June meeting was rescheduled to June 20 to accommodate public hearing requirements.

• Approved May bills totaling $112,497.65 and customer deposit refunds of $488.94 (Unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Rate Resolution as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved additional sewer credit of $3,337.88 for Devils Back bone (Unanimous)
• Approved fiscal year 2023 write-offs as presented (Unanimous)
• Denied water credit request for Mr. Hamilton
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Set June meeting date for June 20

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning map amendment requests, including rezoning from industrial, agricultural, and residential districts to various uses. They will also discuss a commercial site plan review, comprehensive plan update, and zoning text amendments for floodway uses and accessory dwelling units.

• Public hearing: Rezone 412 Collierstown Road from I-1 to A-2
• Public hearing: Rezone portion of parcel from A-T to B-1 (Kingfisher Properties)
• Public hearing: Conditional rezone of two parcels from R-1 to B-1 (Sam and Beth Rowe)
• Public hearing: Rezone 476 Wesley Chapel Road from R-1 to A-2
• Discussion: Zoning text amendment for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the approval of three rezoning applications to the Board of Supervisors. These include a shift to agricultural use on Collierstown Road and business use on N Lee Highway and Hays Creek Road.

• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to rezone 3.27 acres at Collierstown Road from General Industrial (I-1) to Agricultural and General Use (A-2) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to rezone 4.92 acres at 2329 N Lee Highway from Agricultural Transitional (A-T) to General Business (B-1) (unanimous)

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will meet to review a minor site plan for Heritage Woodwork LLC's proposed outdoor display area for log cabins and building materials at 42 Woodwork Trail, Fairfield. The board will also consider minutes from its February 1, 2023 meeting and receive updates on administrative approvals.

• Minor site plan review for Heritage Woodwork LLC display area at 42 Woodwork Trail, Fairfield, VA 24435
• Gravel display area approximately 125 ft by 60 ft with 50 ft front setback
• No permanent structures; displays not to exceed 35 feet in height
• No lighting for display area; existing security lighting only
• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2023 meeting

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Review Board unanimously approved a site plan for Heritage Woodwork to add a gravel display area at 42 Woodwork Trail, Fairfield, for showcasing refurbished cabins and reclaimed materials. The approval includes a condition that the area be used for display, not storage. The board also approved minutes from the prior meeting and received updates on several commercial projects along the corridor.

• Approved Heritage Woodwork site plan for a 125 ft by 60 ft gravel display area (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 1, 2023 (3-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 17, 2023. The board will elect a new chair to replace J. Lingon Jones Jr., who is being recognized for 21 years of service, and will consider routine items including approval of minutes, financial and activities reports, and a resolution declaring May as Business Appreciation Month.

• Resolution recognizing J. Lingon Jones Jr. for 21 years of EDA service
• Election of new EDA chair
• Approval of March 2023 financial report (balance $81,579.47 as of April 13, 2023)
• Resolution supporting Business Appreciation Month in May
• Approval of March 2023 activities report (106 total activities)

The Economic Development Authority elected Mr. Brown as chair and Mr. Hawkins as vice-chair. The board approved a financial report and authorized an exploration into purchasing land for sale by Modine. A resolution recognizing Business Appreciation Month was also adopted.

• Unanimously elected Mr. Brown as chair
• Unanimously elected Mr. Hawkins as vice-chair
• Unanimously adopted resolution recognizing J. Lingon Jones, Jr. for 21 years of service
• Unanimously approved March 2023 meeting minutes
• Unanimously approved financial report showing balance of $81,579.47 as of April 13, 2023
• Unanimously voted to have Ms. Harris explore options for purchasing land for sale by Modine
• Unanimously adopted resolution recognizing May as Business Appreciation Month

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception permit for a kennel (pet grooming business) at 505 Herring Hall Rd, Natural Bridge, and discuss a comprehensive plan update and a zoning text amendment to allow apartments/condominiums in floodway areas. The meeting also includes routine items like citizen comments, approval of minutes, and board reports.

• Public hearing: Lisa & Joseph Glass, 505 Herring Hall Rd, Natural Bridge – special exception permit for a kennel in A-2 zoning district
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion: Zoning text amendment – expansion of uses in Zone AE Hatched (Floodway) Special Flood Hazard Areas
• Approval of March 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments and board reports

The Planning Commission approved the March 8, 2023 meeting minutes. A public hearing for a special exception permit to operate a pet grooming kennel at 505 Herring Hall Road was continued to May 10, 2023, to allow for VDOT entrance and driveway plan information.

• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for kennel at 505 Herring Hall Road to May 10, 2023 (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

This is the April 2023 meeting of the Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The business portion will be abbreviated, and the main activity is Session 1 of the Basic CERT Training. All active and inactive members are invited to attend any session.

• Meeting at Fire and Rescue Administration Building, 100 Baner Lane, Buena Vista, VA
• Basic CERT Training Session 1

The team approved the March meeting minutes and confirmed that annual FEMA certification information was submitted. Members reviewed the first module of FEMA CERT Basic Training, with seven sessions scheduled over the following two weeks.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Confirmed FEMA certification information submitted for the year
• Decided to apply CERT logo to Rehab Vehicle instead of repainting

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider minutes, bills, financial reports, and the director's report, and will discuss unfinished business including capacity studies and the Riverbend Subdivision, as well as a new customer credit request.

• Capacity Studies
• Riverbend Subdivision
• Customer Credit Request
• Bills for April
• Monthly & Quarterly Financial Reports

The board approved monthly bill payments and a sewer credit for Devil's Backbone Brewery. Members discussed but did not approve funding for water extensions to the Riverbend subdivision or Natural Bridge State Park.

• Approved April bill payments of $611,086.54 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $1,026.36 (unanimous)
• Approved $458.44 sewer credit for Devil's Backbone Brewery (unanimous)
• Denied water credit request for Mr. Hamilton
• Approved March 14, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve routine items (minutes, financial and activities reports) and to consider a Modine incentive payment request. The board will also receive a presentation on the draft Strategic Economic Development Plan and hold input sessions on business incentive policy and the Comprehensive Plan's economy chapter.

• Modine Manufacturing incentive payment request (amount not specified in agenda)
• Draft Strategic Economic Development Plan presentation
• Business Incentive Policy input session
• Comp Plan Economy Chapter goals review and input session
• Approval of January and February 2023 minutes, financial report, and activities report

The Economic Development Authority approved a financial report and an incentive payment request from Modine. The board also voted to present the draft strategic economic development plan for public input.

• Approved January 2023 and February 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Modine incentive payment request (unanimous)
• Approved presenting draft strategic economic development plan for public input (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, team reports, and a financial report, as well as discussions on grants, donations, and an Emergency Responder Response Vehicle. The meeting also includes training demonstrations for members.

• Discussion of Emergency Responder Response Vehicle
• Financial report and discussion of grants and donations
• Update on support for Freedom Food Festival on July 3, 2023
• Training: survival bracelet demonstration and Heater Meals donated by American Red Cross
• Scheduling for CERT Basic Training in April 2023

The team confirmed the submission of its annual FEMA Certification report after meeting exercise and training criteria. Members discussed the transfer of the Rehab Vehicle to the FRAB and planned a Basic training course for April.

• Approved February 14, 2023 minutes with correction of agenda date
• Tabled Freedom Food Festival volunteer request
• Submitted annual FEMA Certification report
• Scheduled CERT Basic training for second week of April

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and financial reports. They will also discuss unfinished business on capacity studies and consider the audit for fiscal year 2022. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of minutes from February 14 and February 27 meetings
• Review of March bills and monthly financial reports
• Discussion of capacity studies (unfinished business)
• Audit for fiscal year 2022 (new business)

The board unanimously approved the FY2022 audit and March payments totaling $287,308.98. The board also approved customer deposit refunds of $43.65 and customer refunds of $146.90.

• Approved February 14, 2023, regular and joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March bills totaling $287,308.98 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $43.65 (unanimous)
• Approved customer refunds of $146.90 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 audit performed by Robinson, Farmer, Cox and Associates (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special exception permit for a storage business and a zoning text amendment to allow upper/lower story apartments in the B-1 district. The commission will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan update and receive committee updates. The agenda includes citizen comments and board reports.

• Public hearing: Kenneth A. Watkins (Cave Mountain Mini Storage) – special exception for storage business at 1467 Wert Faulkner Highway, Natural Bridge Station
• Public hearing: County of Rockbridge – zoning text amendment to permit upper/lower story apartments/condominiums in B-1 district
• Comprehensive Plan Update Discussion
• Community Development Committee Update
• Approval of February 8, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended a zoning change to permit upper and lower story apartments in the B-1 district if 90% of the street level remains business use. It also recommended a special exception permit for a new storage business in Natural Bridge Station.

• Recommended approval of special exception permit for Kenneth A. Watkins to operate a storage business at 1467 Wert Faulkner Highway (Unanimous)
• Recommended zoning text amendment to allow upper/lower story apartments in B-1 district as permitted use if 90% of street level is business use (Unanimous)
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

LEPC

The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is holding its regular quarterly meeting, primarily to receive status reports from member agencies including emergency management, health, law enforcement, fire/EMS, VDOT, and schools. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a new business item on PulsePoint, and public comments. This is a routine coordination meeting with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 1, 2022
• Agency reports: Carilion, Health Center, Long Term Care, Healthcare Coalition, Emergency Management, VDOT, Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, VDH/VDEM, Schools, Red Cross, RACSB
• New Business: PulsePoint
• Next meeting scheduled for June 1, 2023

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the previous meeting minutes. Members received updates on the upcoming PulsePoint app rollout, regional disaster exercises, and expanded EMS coverage starting April 1.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority is meeting to hear a presentation on a water and sewer capacity study, followed by public comments and board member comments. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn until March 14, 2023, subject to the chairman's call.

• Water and Sewer Capacity Study Presentation
• Public Comments period
• Board Member Comments
• Adjournment to March 14, 2023 at 5:00 pm

The Board of Supervisors, Public Service Authority, and Economic Development Authority met to review a public water and sewer capacity study. The presentation covered study areas and projected improvement costs. No formal actions were taken.

Economic Development Authority

This is a notice for a special meeting of the Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority, scheduled for October 20, 2021, at 8:30 AM. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and location; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

• Special meeting on October 20, 2021 at 8:30 AM
• Location: Extension Office Conference Room, 150 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA

The Economic Development Authority received a presentation on a joint public water and sewer capacity study conducted by the County, PSA, and EDA. The presentation covered study results and projected improvement costs. No formal actions were taken.

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and planning community events. Key items include a proposed bylaw change to require CERT Basic Training at least once per year, and the donation of a rehab vehicle from Rockbridge Baths VFD. The team will also receive training on a multiuse tool donated by Enbridge and 811.

• Proposed bylaw change: CERT Basic Training class to be held at least once per year
• CERT Rehab Vehicle donated by Rockbridge Baths VFD
• Support for Freedom Food Festival on July 3, 2023
• Shelter Exercise with American Red Cross on February 18, 2023
• Training tool donated by Enbridge and 811

The group approved the transfer of an ambulance from Rockbridge Baths for CERT use. Members voted to change the bylaws to require basic training at least once per year instead of twice. The group also ordered 200 'Preparing with Pedro' coloring books.

• Approved acceptance of ambulance transfer from Rockbridge Baths (unanimous)
• Approved by-laws change to reduce basic training frequency to 'at least once a year' (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes
• Ordered 200 'Preparing with Pedro' coloring books

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three special exception permit applications from Thunder Bridge Campground LLC for a cultural music center, a sports park, and a special event venue in the Agricultural Transitional zoning district. The commission will also elect officers, approve the 2023 meeting schedule, and discuss a zoning text amendment for multi-family dwellings in the General Business district.

• Public hearings for Thunder Bridge Campground LLC special exception permits (cultural music center, sports park, special event venue) at 445 Arnolds Valley Road, Natural Bridge Station
• Election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary) for 2023
• Approval of 2023 Planning Commission meeting schedule (second Wednesday monthly at 7:00 PM)
• Discussion of zoning text amendment for multi-family dwellings in General Business (B-1) district
• Comprehensive Plan update discussion and consideration of a Community Development Committee

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will hold its first meeting of 2023, elect officers, approve the 2023 meeting schedule, and review a site plan for a proposed Kubota sales and service facility on Maury River Road (Rt. 39) in Lexington. The board will also consider minutes from its December 7, 2022 meeting.

• Plan review: Rockbridge Farmers Cooperative Inc. proposes an 11,520 sq ft Kubota sales and service building on 4.161 acres at TBD Maury River Rd. (Rt. 39), tax map 61-6-A1, B-1 zoning.
• Election of officers for 2023 (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary).
• Approval of 2023 TCO meeting schedule (first Wednesday monthly at 4:00 p.m.).
• Approval of December 7, 2022 meeting minutes.

The Board approved the site plan for the Rockbridge Farmer’s Coop on Maury River Rd with specific modifications to the roof and brickwork. The Board also re-elected its current officers and approved the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved Rockbridge Farmer’s Coop site plan with modifications (Unanimous)
• Required Rockbridge Farmer’s Coop roof to match trim in burnished slate color
• Determined Rockbridge Farmer’s Coop brick feature should only be on the front of the building
• Re-elected current officers to remain the same (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm (Unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting, rescheduled from January 10 to January 17, 2023. The board will elect officers, approve minutes, review bills and financial reports, and hear the director's report. Under unfinished business, they will discuss capacity studies, and under new business, they will consider an availability refund request.

• Election of officers
• Approval of December 13, 2022 minutes
• Bills for January and monthly/quarterly financial reports
• Capacity studies (unfinished business)
• Availability refund request (new business)

The board elected its officers and approved the previous meeting's minutes. Members authorized over $600,000 in bill payments and approved a refund of availability and hook-up fees for two lots at the Summit at Woods Creek.

• 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 December 13, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January bill payments of $601,138.70 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $995.69 and $438.23 (unanimous)
• Approved refunding availability and hook-up fees for 2 lots to Summit at Woods Creek, LLC (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will meet to consider extending the Virginia Horse Center's 1% occupancy tax agreement through 2029, which would allow refinancing of a balloon payment due in 2026. The board will also review and approve the December 2022 minutes, the financial report, and the activities report, and receive an update on the strategic economic development plan. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Virginia Horse Center request to extend 1% occupancy tax to 2029
• Financial report: balance $79,693.99 as of Dec 31, 2022
• Certificate of Deposit at Cornerstone Bank: $52,256.03
• Restricted Escrow Account: $123,920.35
• Strategic Economic Development Plan update

The Economic Development Authority approved an extension of the 1% occupancy tax allocation for the Virginia Horse Center through 2029. The board also approved a building permit fee grant for Modine and elected its officers for the term.

• Reappointed J. Lingon Jones, Jr. as Chair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Boyd Brown as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Brandy Flint as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved financial report with balance of $79,693.99 as of Dec 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 activities report (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of Virginia Horse Center Performance Agreement to 2029 (Unanimous)
• Approved $38,723.18 building permit fee grant for Modine (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special exception permit applications: one for a commercial kennel at 382 Padgetts Hill Road and one for a campground at Gilmores Mill Road. The commission will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan update and a zoning text amendment for multi-family dwellings in the General Business (B-1) district. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and board reports.

• Public hearing: Special exception for commercial kennel at 382 Padgetts Hill Road, Lexington (A-2 district)
• Public hearing: Special exception for campground/private seasonal camp at Gilmores Mill Road, Natural Bridge Station (A-2 district)
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussion: Zoning text amendment for multi-family dwellings in General Business (B-1) district

The Commission unanimously recommended two special exception permits to the Board of Supervisors: one for a commercial dog kennel and another for a primitive campground. The board also reviewed population data for the comprehensive plan update and discussed a potential zoning amendment for multi-family dwellings in business districts.

• Approved minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special exception permit for Tara and Patrick Werner commercial kennel (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special exception permit for Daniel and John Mays primitive campground (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, plus updates on FEMA materials, financial reports, and proposed changes to bylaws and the volunteer handbook. The team will also conduct training on Hurricane Camille (1969) and discuss its relevance to CERT.

• Update on FEMA materials ordered
• Financial report
• Bylaws and Volunteer Handbook updates
• Training: Hurricane Camille in Rockbridge and Nelson Counties (1969)
• Discussion of VDEM EOC/Crisis Trac, CPR, CERT Basic Training, Swift Water Safety

The Community Emergency Response Team approved the December meeting minutes. Members discussed upcoming FEMA certification reporting and the need for a supply inventory in the shed.

• Approved December minutes
• Tasked Jutta Hopkins to prepare and distribute a 6-month training calendar
• Identified need to submit annual FEMA CERT Certification report before July 2023
• Identified need for spring cleaning and supply inventory in the shed