Rockbridge County public meetings in 2024
92 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Committee
This notice announces a meeting of the Rockbridge County Finance Committee on December 20, 2024, at 12 p.m. in Lexington. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for discussion or decision.
Public Safety Committee
This is a procedural notice for a Public Safety Committee meeting on December 17, 2024; no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will not hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on December 16, 2024. No business will be conducted.
Community Development Committee
The Rockbridge County Community Development Committee is holding a scheduled meeting on December 16, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural notices with no specific discussion or decision items listed.
BOS-Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will meet on December 13, 2024. The provided agenda contains only the public notice of the meeting and no specific discussion items.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a zoning map amendment for a property on Maury River Road and a special exception permit for a commercial kennel. The body will also discuss zoning text amendments.
- Public hearing: Conditional zoning map amendment from General Residential (R-1) to Agricultural Transitional (A-T) for Ronald A. and Janet K. Perkins at 1080 Maury River Road
- Public hearing: Special Exception Permit for John Kuder to continue operating a commercial kennel at 189 Sulphur Springs Road
- Discussion of Zoning Text Amendments
The Rockbridge County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional zoning map amendment to rezone two parcels (tax map numbers 62-19-A and 62-19-B) on Maury River Road from General Residential (R-1) to Agricultural Transitional (A-T), with potential proffers. The Commission also unanimously recommended approval of a special exception permit for John Kuder to operate a dog breeding kennel at 189 Sulphur Springs Road, subject to conditions. No public comments were made on either application. The Commission discussed upcoming zoning text amendments, including a draft solar ordinance and moving the Land Development Regulations into the County Code.
- Approved rezoning of 43.43 acres on Maury River Road from R-1 to A-T (unanimous)
- Approved special exception permit for dog breeding kennel at 189 Sulphur Springs Road (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:02 pm (unanimous)
Community Emergency Response Team
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is meeting to approve October 2024 minutes and review after-action reports from recent events. The group is discussing upcoming CPR training, an EOC tour, and spring training dates.
- After-action reports for Buena Vista Mountain Day, S&R Firefighter Rehabs, Until Help Arrives, and Basic Cert Training
- Planning for CPR training and EOC tour
- Scheduling for Spring Basic Training
- Victim Carries video refresher skills
Public Service Authority
The Public Service Authority will meet on December 17 (rescheduled from Dec. 10) to approve December bills, minutes, and financial reports. Unfinished business includes updates on the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project. New business covers a proposed HomeServe contract and the 2025 board meeting schedule. Public comments will be taken.
- Long Hollow System Upgrades (unfinished business)
- Natural Bridge Project (unfinished business)
- HomeServe Contract (new business)
- 2025 Board Meeting Schedule (new business)
- Monthly financial reports and December bills
The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority approved the December bills totaling $479,367.38 plus a $115.61 customer deposit refund, and the 2025 board meeting schedule. The board also directed staff to have the attorney review the HomeServe contract and accept the license fee. No public comments were received, and the meeting was procedural with no major policy changes.
- Approved December bills totaling $479,367.38 and a $115.61 customer deposit refund (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Board Meeting Schedule, moving November meeting to November 18 (unanimous)
- Directed attorney review of HomeServe contract and acceptance of license fee
- Approved minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
LEPC
The Rockbridge County LEPC will receive briefings from VDOT on winter weather preparedness and from various agencies including Carilion Rockbridge Community, the Health Center, and emergency management. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments, but no major decisions or funding items are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from September 5, 2024
- VDOT winter update and preparedness presentation by James Greis
- Reports from Carilion Rockbridge Community, Rockbridge Area Health Center, and other agencies
- Next regular meeting scheduled for March 7, 2025
The Rockbridge County LEPC meeting on December 5, 2024, was primarily informational, with no formal votes or policy decisions. VDOT provided a winter weather preparedness update, and multiple agencies reported on operations, including the upcoming sheriff transition and health center updates.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Trent)
- No other formal decisions or votes recorded
Finance Committee
This is a procedural notice for a meeting of the Rockbridge County Finance Committee on December 3, 2024. No specific agenda items or decisions are mentioned in the notice.
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will hear a presentation on population trends by a UVA demographer, discuss adopting a new electronic meeting policy due to recent law changes, and review financial reports with available funds of $131,790. They will also consider approving minutes from the September 16 meeting.
- Presentation on population trends by Hamilton Lombard, UVA Weldon Cooper Center
- Discussion on adopting a new electronic meeting policy; proposed suspension until January
- Financial report: total EDA funds $208,071.04, available $131,790.02
- Approval of September 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Updates on business retention, childcare capacity study, and former Natural Bridge High School auction
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee is holding a public meeting on November 18, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for discussion or decision.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is considering a special exception permit for a solar facility and discussing zoning amendments for private schools. The body is also reviewing a remanded application for a public utility project.
- Special Exception Permit application for Warm Run Solar, LLC to operate a 3.00-MW (AC) solar facility on the east side of Lincoln Road (Route 763)
- Zoning Text Amendment discussion to allow private school use in the General Business (B-1) Zoning District
- Review of a remanded application for Warm Run Solar, LLC from the Board of Supervisors
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Community Emergency Response Team
The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team holds a regular monthly meeting to approve October 2024 minutes, receive after-action reports on Buena Vista Mountain Day, and discuss upcoming training sessions including Until Help Arrives, CPR, and spring basic training. No budgetary or policy decisions are on the agenda.
- Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes
- After-action report: Buena Vista Mountain Day
- Upcoming training: Until Help Arrives (Nov. 16)
- CPR training date to be determined
- Next basic training tentatively scheduled for spring
Public Service Authority
The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, review monthly financial reports, and receive a director's report. Unfinished business includes discussion of the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project. No new business or public hearings are listed. The meeting is largely procedural with updates on ongoing infrastructure projects.
- Unfinished business: Long Hollow System Upgrades
- Unfinished business: Natural Bridge Project
- Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of November bills and monthly financial reports
- Director's report on operational matters
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will not hold its special called meeting on October 24, 2024. No business will be conducted.
Economic Development Authority
This is a special called meeting of the Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority. The agenda notice provides only the meeting time and location, with no substantive items for discussion or decision listed.
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority has cancelled its regularly scheduled monthly meeting for October 21, 2024. No business will be conducted.
Community Development Committee
The provided document consists of meeting notices. There are no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions listed for the October 21 meeting.
BOS-Economic Development Committee
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Committee has scheduled a meeting for October 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room. The notice includes only the meeting time and location; no specific agenda items or discussion topics are provided. This is a procedural meeting notice with no substantive decisions or proposals listed.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding zoning changes and a special exception permit for Jubilee Hill LLC. The body will also review a major site plan for Modine Manufacturing Co. and consider renewing the Electronic Meeting Policy.
- Jubilee Hill LLC: Zoning Map Amendment from General Business (B-1) to Agricultural Transitional (A-T) for property on Park Place
- Jubilee Hill LLC: Special Exception Permit to operate a private school in the Agricultural Transitional (A-T) Zoning District
- Modine Manufacturing Co.: Major Site Plan Review for 360 Collierstown Rd.
- Andreatta F. Chappell: Special Exception Permit for childcare center at 816 Enfield Road (Application withdrawn)
- Renewal of the Electronic Meeting Policy
Community Emergency Response Team
The Community Emergency Response Team is meeting to review after-action reports from recent fairs and plan upcoming education efforts. The body will discuss training for specific groups and equipment use at public appearances.
- After-action reports for W & L Community Engagement Fair and Rockbridge Regional Fair
- Planning for Mountain Day on October 12, 2024
- Discussion of 'Until Help Arrives' training
- Review of CERT equipment used at public appearances
Public Service Authority
The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will consider approval of October bills, monthly and quarterly financial reports, and the director's report. Unfinished business includes discussion of Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project. No new business items are listed. The meeting includes public comments and board member comments.
- Minutes of September 10, 2024
- October bills for payment
- Monthly and quarterly financial reports
- Director's report
- Long Hollow System Upgrades and Natural Bridge Project discussion
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet on September 27, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting notice information.
Finance Committee
This meeting notice announces only the date, time, and location of the Finance Committee meeting. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will discuss broadband updates and the progress of the Strategic Economic Development Plan. The board is also scheduled to review financial reports and minutes from the August 19, 2024, meeting.
- Update on Broadband from Spencer Suter
- Financial report showing total EDA funds of $205,990.60
- Funding commitment of $52,550.02 for Route 60 Sewer Project
- Funding commitment of $23,731.00 for Airport Feasibility Study
- Discussion on Natural Bridge High School
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority met on September 16, 2024, and unanimously approved the July 15, 2024 meeting minutes (with a correction), the financial report, and the activities report. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a citizen comment opposing the airport feasibility study and a presentation on the comprehensive plan.
- Approved July 15, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
- Approved activities report as presented (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will vote on a special exception for Warm Run Solar's 3-MW facility (continued from August) and hold public hearings for a country general store and two Dominion Power transmission line rebuilds. The commission will also discuss possible updates to the county's solar ordinance.
- Warm Run Solar, LLC special exception for 3-MW solar facility in Agricultural Transitional district (continued from August 14 meeting)
- Steven D. and Christina M. Hart special exception for a country general store in A-2 district (public hearing)
- Dominion Power special exception to rebuild 115 kV transmission line on east side of Glasgow Highway (Route 501) in A-2 district (public hearing)
- Dominion Power special exception to rebuild 115 kV transmission line on west side of Glasgow Highway in Flood Hazard Overlay district (public hearing)
- Solar ordinance discussion
The Rockbridge County Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval of a special exception permit for Warm Run Solar, a 3.00-MW solar facility in the Agricultural Transitional zoning district, with 14 conditions. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a country general store special exception and two Dominion Energy transmission line rebuild permits. A future solar ordinance was discussed, with a joint work session planned for October.
- Recommended approval of Warm Run Solar special exception (3-2)
- Approved minutes from June 25 and August 14 meetings (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Hart country general store special exception (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Dominion Energy transmission line rebuild in A-2 district (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Dominion Energy transmission line rebuild in Flood Hazard Overlay District (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Community Development Committee
The provided agenda consists of a notice for a public meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.
Community Emergency Response Team
The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will meet to approve minutes from July and August, hear after-action reports from the Beer and Wine Festival and Rockbridge Festival, and discuss upcoming community events and training sessions including the W&L Community Fair and Mountain Day.
- After-action reports: Beer and Wine Festival and Rockbridge Festival
- Discussion of 'Until Help Arrives' training for specific groups
- Upcoming events: W&L Community Fair (Sept 11), Mountain Day in Buena Vista (Oct 12)
- CERT training on using household/common items in a first aid emergency
- Old business and member needs for CERT equipment at public appearances
Public Service Authority
The Public Service Authority will review monthly financial reports and bills for September. The board is scheduled to discuss unfinished business regarding the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project.
- Long Hollow System Upgrades
- Natural Bridge Project
- September bills
- Monthly financial reports
BOS-Economic Development Committee
The Board of Supervisors’ Economic Development Committee is meeting on September 6, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting notice information.
LEPC
The Local Emergency Planning Committee will convene to approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates from various emergency response and health organizations, including a weather presentation from a hydrologist. No specific votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational with reports from law enforcement, fire/EMS, VDOT, health centers, and other agencies.
- Weather presentation by Hydrologist Nick Fillo
- Update from Carilion Rockbridge Community and Carilion Emergency Management
- Report from Rockbridge Area Health Center
- Northern Virginia Emergency Response System Report
- VDOT and Emergency Management Task Force reports
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet on August 27, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific action items.
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will hear a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Update and consider the minutes from its July 15, 2024 meeting. The board will also review financial reports showing total funds of $205,921.87 and commitments including the Route 60 Sewer Project and Airport Feasibility Study. Staff will report on business retention and expansion activities and the branding rollout.
- Presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Update
- Financial report: total EDA funds $205,921.87, including a Modine incentive payment deposit and withdrawal of $95,135.78
- Funding commitments: Route 60 Sewer Project ($52,550.02) and Airport Feasibility Study ($23,731.00)
- Activities report for July 2024 detailing business retention, expansion, and recruitment efforts
- Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2024 meeting
Community Development Committee
The agenda consists of procedural notice for a meeting on August 19. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided document.
Board of Supervisors - Rockbridge County School Boards and Executive Committee
This is a procedural joint meeting of the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors and School Board Executive Committee. The agenda consists only of the meeting location at the schools transportation office and a tour of the Rockbridge County High School Innovation Center. No decisions or discussions are listed.
- Meeting at Rockbridge County Schools Transportation Office, 210 Greenhouse Rd, Lexington
- Tour of Rockbridge County High School Innovation Center, 143 Greenhouse Rd, Lexington
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three special exception permit applications: a 3-MW solar facility, two Dominion Power transmission line rebuilds, and a conditional zoning map amendment. The commission will also elect officers and approve previous minutes.
- Public hearing: Warm Run Solar – special exception for 3.00-MW solar facility in Agricultural Transitional (A-T) zoning district
- Public hearing: Dominion Power – special exception to rebuild 115 kV transmission line on eastside of Glasgow Highway (Route 501) in Agricultural and General Uses (A-2) district
- Public hearing: Dominion Power – special exception to rebuild 115 kV transmission line on westside of Glasgow Highway in Flood Hazard Overlay District (FH-1)
- Public hearing: Amanda L. Goad and Jeffery S. McDorman – conditional zoning map amendment from Agricultural Transitional (A-T) and General Business (B-1) to General Business (B-1) with proffers
Finance Committee
The Rockbridge County Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on August 13, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and does not include any specific items for discussion or decision. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive topics listed.
Community Emergency Response Team
The Rockbridge Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is holding a regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, receive reports on National Night Out and National CERT updates, and discuss upcoming community events and training. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.
- Approval of July 9, 2024 minutes
- After-action report on National Night Out
- Discussion of smoke alarm installations with American Red Cross
- Training on everyday/household objects for emergency use
- Upcoming Rockbridge Community Festival
Public Service Authority
The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will consider updates on the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project during unfinished business. The board will also review monthly financial reports and bills for August, and hear the Director's Report. This is a regular meeting with procedural items and public comment opportunity.
- Long Hollow System Upgrades discussed as unfinished business
- Natural Bridge Project discussed as unfinished business
- Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting
- Review of bills for August and monthly financial reports
- Director's Report on current operations
BOS-Economic Development Committee
The Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors' Economic Development Committee will hold a public meeting on August 9, 2024, at 1 P.M. in the County Administrative Offices. The agenda consists only of procedural notice; no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
Community Development Committee
The agenda provided is a notice of a public meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed.
Finance Committee
This is a public notice for the Finance Committee meeting on July 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for discussion or decision.
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will meet to consider a Modine incentive reimbursement request (Project #1), approve minutes from May meetings, and receive financial and activity reports for May-June 2024. The board will also hear citizen comments and board updates.
- Modine Incentive Reimbursement Request Project #1
- Approval of minutes from May 20, May 29, and May 30, 2024
- Financial report for May and June 2024
- Activities and county development reports
- Strategic Economic Development Plan progress report
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a recommendation for the Draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a continued discussion on zoning text amendments to the definition of restaurants.
- Public hearing for Draft 2024 Comprehensive Plan recommendation
- Discussion on zoning text amendments for restaurant definitions
Community Emergency Response Team
The meeting will cover reports on emergency responder programs, shelter operations, and the Emergency Operations Center. Members will also hold officer elections and discuss upcoming community events and training.
- Officer elections
- Reports on ERRP, Shelter Operations, and Emergency Operations Center
- National Night Out event planning
- RARO Class scheduled for the week of September 16
- Training on severe summer weather preparedness
Public Service Authority
The Public Service Authority will review monthly financial reports and July bills. The meeting includes discussions on the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project.
- Long Hollow System Upgrades
- Natural Bridge Project
- Monthly Financial Reports
- July Bills
BOS-Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet on July 2, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss the 2024 Draft Comprehensive Plan with the Board of Supervisors.
- Review and discussion of the 2024 Draft Comprehensive Plan
Board of Supervisors - Rockbridge County School Boards and Executive Committee
The provided text contains only a notice of a public meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024. No specific agenda items or topics are listed in this document.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the 2024 draft Comprehensive Plan with members of the Board of Supervisors. The meeting also aims to determine a date for a public hearing regarding the plan. If consensus is reached, staff may be instructed to advertise a notice for the July 10, 2024, meeting.
- Review and discussion of the 2024 Draft Comprehensive Plan
- Scheduling a public hearing date for the draft plan
- Potential advertisement of a public hearing notice for the July 10, 2024, meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority has issued a notice of cancellation for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on June 17, 2024. No other agenda items were provided.
Community Development Committee
The provided agenda contains only a notice of the meeting time and location. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the document.
Tourism Corridor Overlay Board
The Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will review a site plan and building elevation application for a Wawa convenience store on East Midland Trail. The board will also review meeting minutes from November 2023 and March 2024.
- Site plan and building elevation review for Wawa Convenience Store (E Midland Trail)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for a storage business expansion by KCREEK LLC and a zoning amendment to allow restaurants in general stores. The meeting also includes discussions regarding updates to the Transportation and Land Use chapters of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Special Exception Permit application for KCREEK LLC to expand storage at 195 Walker Street
- Zoning Text Amendment to include restaurant use in General Store, Country provisions
- Discussion on Transportation and Land Use chapter updates to the Comprehensive Plan
- Continued discussion on revisions to the definition of restaurants
Community Emergency Response Team
The Rockbridge Community Emergency Response Team is reviewing reports on vehicle needs, shelter operations, and emergency responder rehab. The meeting also includes discussions on changing bylaws regarding course requirements and nominations for July 2024 officer elections.
- Bylaws change regarding minimum number of Basic CERT courses
- Nominations for July 2024 officer elections
- Update on Red Cross Shelter Exercise in Roanoke
- September 2024 CERT Basic Training Class
- National CERT Conference in Washington, DC
Public Service Authority
The Authority will hold a public hearing on rates, fees, and charges. The board is scheduled to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and rates. The agenda also includes updates on Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project.
- Public Hearing on Rates, Fees & Charges
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025 Rates, Fees & Charges
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Long Hollow System Upgrades update
- Natural Bridge Project update
LEPC
The committee will review reports from various agencies, including Carilion Emergency Management, VDOT, and the Red Cross. The agenda also includes approval of the March 7, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Approval of March 7, 2024 minutes
- Carilion Emergency Management report
- VDOT report
- Red Cross report
- Emergency Management Task Force report
Tourism Corridor Overlay Board
The Tourism Corridor Overlay Board will review a site plan and building elevation application for a Wawa convenience store on East Midland Trail. The board will also review meeting minutes from November 1, 2023, and March 6, 2024.
- Site plan review: Wawa Convenience Store (TBD E Midland Trail, Lexington VA 24450)
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 1, 2023, and March 6, 2024
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority is holding a special called meeting to consider performance agreements for Modine Manufacturing Company. The agreements would govern a $470,000 state grant tied to a planned $18.1 million expansion and creation of 211 new jobs at Modine's existing facility. The meeting is scheduled for May 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Natural Bridge State Park.
- Consideration of performance agreements for Modine Manufacturing Company
- $470,000 Commonwealth Development Opportunity Fund grant
- $18,134,000 capital investment by Modine
- 211 new jobs with average annual wage of at least $47,711
- Local incentives: $330,000 job creation grant, $71,073 building permit fee waiver, $68,927 machinery and tools tax waiver
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority is holding a special called meeting on May 30, 2024, at 5:30 pm at Natural Bridge State Park's Interactive Classroom. The agenda contains no listed action items, only the public notice of the meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend and observe.
- Special called meeting on May 30, 2024 at 5:30 pm
- Location: Natural Bridge State Park, Interactive Classroom, 6477 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
- No agenda items listed beyond the meeting notice
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority, along with the Buena Vista EDA and Lexington IDA, is holding a two-day joint education retreat at Natural Bridge State Park. The agenda covers economic development fundamentals, EDA/IDA roles and responsibilities, case studies, best practices, and financing options. No decisions or votes are scheduled; this is a training and discussion session.
- Two-day multi-jurisdictional EDA/IDA education retreat
- Sessions on FOIA & COIA compliance and confidentiality
- Case studies of successful and unsuccessful economic development initiatives
- Discussion of public-private partnership (PPP) models
- Tabletop exercise on economic development strategies
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority, City of Buena Vista Economic Development Authority, and City of Lexington Industrial Development Authority are holding a joint two-day education retreat. The agenda is procedural only, with no specific decisions or discussion items listed. The public is invited to observe.
- Joint retreat of three EDA/IDA boards
- May 29-30, 2024, 1:00-5:30 pm each day
- Location: Natural Bridge State Park Interactive Classroom, 6477 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Public Safety Committee
This is a notice-only agenda for the Rockbridge County Public Safety Committee meeting. No specific agenda items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or for general discussion.
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee is scheduled to meet on May 20. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting information and lists no specific discussion items or decisions.
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority is meeting to review financial reports, consider a funding request for the Route 60 Sewer Project, and receive updates on the airport feasibility study, branding campaign, and strategic plan. The agenda also includes a resolution honoring outgoing member Roy Powell Jr. and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Funding request for Route 60 Sewer Project: $52,578.55
- Airport Feasibility Study county share: $23,731.00
- Total EDA funds: $258,432.95
- Resolution of appreciation for Roy Powell Jr., who served from Feb 2015 to Apr 2024
- Approval of minutes from March 18 and March 25, 2024 meetings
Community Emergency Response Team
The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team meets to approve April minutes, review operational reports, and consider amendments to team bylaws. Members will also discuss FEMA National Qualification System updates, begin nominations for July officer positions, and coordinate upcoming training exercises and community education events.
- Proposed changes to team bylaws
- Updates on FEMA National Qualification System requirements
- Nominations for July 2024 officer elections
- Planning for the May 15 Red Cross shelter exercise in Roanoke, VA
- Scheduling for Spring-Summer 2024 CERT basic training class
Public Service Authority
The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority is meeting to review routine financial items and act on unfinished business, including Long Hollow system upgrades and a Natural Bridge agreement. New business includes a Fiscal Year 2025 rate resolution, which could affect water/sewer rates for residents. The meeting also covers approval of prior minutes, May bills, and monthly financial reports.
- Fiscal Year 2025 Rate Resolution
- Long Hollow System Upgrades
- Natural Bridge Agreement
- Bills for May
- Monthly Financial Reports
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider several special exception permit applications from Dominion Energy Virginia regarding properties on the east side of River Road. The items include modifications to a previous permit for material storage in a floodway, a new private heliport, and a transmission pole staging area. The meeting also includes discussions on the Comprehensive Plan and restaurant zoning definitions.
- Special Exception Permit: modification to timeframe for material/equipment storage in Zone AE Hatched (Floodway) on River Road
- Special Exception Permit: development of a private heliport on the east side of River Road
- Special Exception Permit: modification to timeframe for a transmission pole staging and assembly area on River Road
- Comprehensive Plan Update Discussion
- Zoning Text Amendment: discussion on revisions to the definition of restaurants
Solar Committee
The Solar Committee is holding a meeting on May 7. The agenda contains only procedural meeting information and no specific discussion items.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a continued meeting regarding items from the April 10, 2024 session. No new agenda items or specific topics were listed in this notice.
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority has cancelled its regularly scheduled monthly meeting for April 15, 2024, at 8:30 AM. No business will be conducted at this time.
- Meeting cancelled
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting on April 12, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting notice information.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception permit for a special event venue. The body will also discuss revisions to restaurant definitions and the Land Use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Public hearing: Special exception permit for Lewis W. Hamilton Jr. and Kendra Hamilton to operate a Special Event Venue in Vesuvius, VA
- Discussion on zoning text amendments for restaurant definitions and Country General Stores
- Discussion on the Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Community Emergency Response Team
The meeting includes reviewing after-action reports for shelter operations and the Emergency Operations Center. Members will also discuss upcoming community education events and scheduled training exercises.
- Review of Shelter Operations and Emergency Operations Center reports
- Smoke Alarm Installations with American Red Cross
- Incident Command System (ICS) training for CERT members
- Skills practice for summer event preparation
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting on April 3, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting notice information and lists no specific discussion items or decisions.
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority's March 18 meeting was continued to March 25, 2024, and will be held jointly with the Board of Supervisors during their work session. The agenda is procedural, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.
- Joint meeting with Board of Supervisors
- Location: Board Meeting Room, 150 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Rockbridge County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Forrest and Carolyn Sutherland to reduce the front setback from 65 to 50 feet on Lot 21 of the Longview Meadows Subdivision. The board will also elect officers, approve the 2024 meeting schedule, and approve minutes from the September 20, 2023 meeting.
- Public hearing on Sutherland variance request for 15-foot front setback encroachment on Lot 21, Longview Meadows (Tax Map # 76-18-21)
- Election of BZA officers for 2024
- Approval of 2024 BZA meeting schedule (third Wednesdays, except June 17)
- Approval of September 20, 2023 meeting minutes
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss interstate signage regulations for the I-81/I-64 corridor, review reports on finances, activities, and ongoing projects, and consider advocating for signage changes. The meeting includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and updates on the airport feasibility study, branding campaign, and business retention efforts.
- Interstate signage discussion for I-81/I-64 corridor
- Financial report: balance $81,975.71 as of Feb 29, 2024
- Airport feasibility study update: Buena Vista and Glasgow support, Lexington deferred
- Branding campaign: logo and slogan settled, to be presented at March 25 work session
- WAWA coming to Rockbridge; follow-ups with Trader Joe's, Aldi, TJX
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a commercial kennel permit and a zoning map amendment. The body will also discuss restaurant definitions and the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Chapter.
- Special Exception Permit for a commercial kennel (pet grooming) at 646 Padgetts Hill Road
- Zoning map amendment from General Residential (R-1) to Agricultural Transitional (A-T) at 926 Maury River Road
- Discussion on restaurant definitions and Country General Stores
- Comprehensive Plan Land Use Chapter discussion and community meeting scheduling
Community Emergency Response Team
The meeting includes after-action reports for shelter operations and emergency responder rehab programs. The agenda also covers upcoming community education events and scheduled member training sessions.
- Review of Emergency Responder Rehab Program (ERRP) reports
- Smoke Alarm Installations with American Red Cross
- Until Help Arrives event in Goshen, Fairfield
- Training on Rehab Vehicle Operations and Documentation
- Training on Incident Command System (ICS) for CERT Members
Public Service Authority
The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider minutes, bills, and financial reports, and will discuss unfinished business regarding Long Hollow System Upgrades. The meeting is largely routine, with the system upgrades being the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Discussion of Long Hollow System Upgrades
- Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024 meeting
- Review of bills for March
- Monthly financial reports
LEPC
The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will hold its regular quarterly meeting on March 7, 2024, via Zoom and in person. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, reports from various agencies (health, emergency management, transportation, law enforcement, fire/EMS, schools, Red Cross, and others), and public comments. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting is primarily for information sharing and coordination.
- Approval of minutes from December 7, 2023
- Carilion Rockbridge Community/Carilion Emergency Management report
- Rockbridge Area Health Center report
- VDOT report
- Next regular meeting set for June 6, 2024
Tourism Corridor Overlay Board
The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will hold its first meeting of 2024, including election of officers, approval of the 2024 meeting schedule, and review of site plans for two new convenience stores. The board will consider applications for a Wawa on East Midland Trail and a Circle K on North Lee Highway, both in Lexington, VA.
- Wawa convenience store: 5,915 sq ft store, 6 fuel dispensers, 8 EV charging stations, at TBD E Midland Trail (Rt. 60), Lexington, VA
- Circle K convenience store: 5,375 sq ft store, 4 fuel dispensers, razing existing building at 2813 N. Lee Highway, Lexington, VA
- Election of officers for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
- Approval of 2024 TCO meeting schedule (first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.)
- Minutes from November 1, 2023, to be provided at next meeting
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will meet to adopt a resolution honoring outgoing member Janie Harris, approve January meeting minutes, and receive the Virginia Horse Center's annual report. The board will also hear updates on the airport feasibility study, Natural Bridge Industrial Park utility easement, strategic plan progress, and branding campaign.
- Resolution of appreciation for Janie Harris, EDA member 2014–2024
- Virginia Horse Center annual report (financials as of Dec 31, 2023)
- Airport feasibility study update
- Natural Bridge Industrial Park utility easement update
- Strategic Economic Development Plan progress report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Service Authority
The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily to receive presentations on the Rt. 251 Capacity Study and Long Hollow System Upgrades. The board will also approve minutes, bills, and financial reports, and hear the director's report.
- Rt. 251 Capacity Study presentation
- Long Hollow System Upgrades presentation
- Approval of February bills
- Monthly financial reports
- Minutes of January 16, 2024 meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding public hearings for two special exception permits and discussing zoning text amendments for carwashes. The body is also reviewing the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Chapter and restaurant definitions.
- Special Exception Permit for a campground at 3952 Brattons Run (Christopher and Kelly Johannsen)
- Special Exception Permit for a manufactured home at 193 Parsons Lane (Charles R. and Rebecca L. Flint)
- Zoning Text Amendments to define and permit carwashes in the B-1 District
- Discussion on restaurant definitions associated with Country General Stores
- Comprehensive Plan Land Use Chapter discussion and community meeting scheduling
Community Emergency Response Team
The Rockbridge Community Emergency Response Team is reviewing after-action reports regarding shelter operations and the Emergency Operations Center. The meeting includes discussions on volunteer manuals, FEMA certification, and scheduled training sessions.
- Review of Emergency Responder Rehab Program (ERRP) reports
- Discussion of CERT Volunteer Manuals
- FEMA Annual Certification review
- CBRNE Briefing by Paul Kastner
- Incident Command System training by Matt Reddell
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority is holding its January 2024 meeting to elect officers, adopt the yearly meeting schedule, and approve minutes from November and December 2023. The agenda includes reports on finances, activities, the Virginia Horse Center, airport feasibility, and several property updates. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- Election of officers for 2024
- Adoption of yearly meeting schedule
- Approval of November and December 2023 minutes
- Financial report for December 2023
- Updates on Natural Bridge Industrial Park utility easement and Raphine property
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Economic Development Authority
The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority meeting scheduled for January 16, 2023 at 8:30 AM is cancelled. The cancellation is due to inclement weather and road conditions, with county administrative offices opening on a delayed schedule. No business items are listed for this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather and road conditions
Public Service Authority
The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold its rescheduled January meeting to elect officers, approve minutes and bills, and review financial reports. The board will also discuss unfinished business including capacity studies, meter options, and Long Hollow system upgrades, followed by public comments and a possible closed session.
- Election of officers
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023
- Review of bills for January and monthly/quarterly financial reports
- Discussion of capacity studies, meter options, and Long Hollow system upgrades
- Public comments and board member comments
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a special event venue permit and a zoning map amendment. The body will also discuss zoning text amendments for parks, playgrounds, and duplexes.
- Special exception permit for a special event venue at 66 Wind View Lane
- Zoning map amendment from General Residential (R-1) to Agricultural and General Uses (A-2) at 2766 Brownsburg Turnpike
- Zoning text amendments for parks, playgrounds, and indoor recreation
- Discussion on providing for duplexes in A-T and A-2 zoning districts
- Discussion on providing for restaurants as part of a General Store
Community Emergency Response Team
The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is meeting to discuss routine operational items, including approval of previous meeting minutes, team reports, and updates on various emergency programs. They will also review volunteer manuals, FEMA certification, and plan upcoming training and community education events.
- Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
- Emergency Responder Rehab Program (ERRP) update
- CERT Volunteer Manuals review
- FEMA Annual Certification update
- Until Help Arrives training at Natural Bridge Visitor Center on January 13, 2024