Rockbridge County public meetings in 2025

Community Development Committee

The Rockbridge County Community Development Committee will meet on Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at 12:15 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room on the first floor of the Rockbridge County Administrative Building, 150 South Main Street, Lexington, VA. The posted agenda contains only the meeting notice and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will adopt the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and approve the financial report showing total EDA funds of $153,943.12 and a $23,731 airport feasibility study commitment. The board will receive a broadband update covering BARC, Brightspeed and ZTEL projects. A presentation on the Rockbridge Creative Institute’s 400‑acre campus and student program will be heard. The meeting will conclude with a work session to discuss the biennial update of the Strategic Economic Development Plan.

• Adopt November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approve financial report: total funds $153,943.12; airport feasibility study commitment $23,731
• Broadband update: projects by BARC, Brightspeed, ZTEL aiming for full coverage
• Rockbridge Creative Institute presentation: 400‑acre site, goal of 400 students per year
• Work session on Strategic Economic Development Plan biennial update

The board voted unanimously to adopt the November 2025 meeting minutes. The board also voted unanimously to approve the financial report as presented, which showed total EDA funds of $153,977.05 and $130,246.05 available for projects. No other motions were adopted; remaining agenda items were discussion only.

• Adopt November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on BARC Electric Cooperative's request to amend a special exception permit for its public utility site at 1972 Big Spring Drive in the Agriculture and General Uses (A-2) district. The amendment would allow construction of a building, remove the permit's expiration date, and modify lighting requirements. The commission will also consider a zoning map amendment for 592 Valley Pike moving from R-1 to R-2, and discuss zoning text amendments on real‑party disclosure and the draft solar ordinance.

• Public hearing on BARC Electric Cooperative amendment to special exception permit at 1972 Big Spring Drive (A-2 district)
• Application for zoning map amendment for 592 Valley Pike (R-1 to R-2) with proffers
• Zoning text amendment – disclosure of real parties in interest
• Zoning text amendment – solar ordinance discussion
• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting

Commissioners approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Whitmore, seconded by Commissioner Subrizi, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County CERT board will approve the November 2025 meeting minutes and consider any new agenda items. Members will give feedback on their first Zoom session and review recent team after‑action reports. The meeting will also cover upcoming community education events, including Project Horizon, and plan upcoming CERT training classes, EOC training, CPR, and Stop the Bleed exercises.

• Approve November 2025 meeting minutes
• Zoom first‑time feedback / update
• Team and after‑action reports review
• Upcoming community events and education (Project Horizon)
• CERT training and exercises: classes, EOC training, CPR, Stop the Bleed

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will review financial reports, unfinished business including the Long Hollow System and Natural Bridge projects, and new business such as engineering term contracts and a 2026 meeting schedule.

• Review Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Review Natural Bridge Project
• Consider Engineering Term Contracts
• Set 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Review Vehicle Use Policy

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority approved the December bill payments totaling $484,658.45 and adopted a new vehicle policy. It also approved engineering term contracts with three firms and set the 2026 meeting schedule. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved December bill payments of $484,658.45 (unanimously)
• Approved engineering term contracts with Whitman, Requardt & Associates, Hurt & Proffitt, and Thompson & Litton (unanimously)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimously)
• Approved Vehicle Policy (unanimously)

LEPC

The Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee will approve the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. Members will hear reports from VDOT, emergency management task forces, health agencies, law enforcement, fire/EMS, and local government partners. The agenda includes a public comments period and scheduling of the next regular meeting on March 5, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2025
• VDOT report
• Emergency Management – Task Force Report
• Fire/EMS/Public Safety report
• Public Comments

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the minutes from the September 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of informational updates on health centers, emergency management, schools, and local organizations, with no further actions taken.

• Approved September meeting minutes

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Board will introduce a new member, hear brief citizen comments, and consider the plan submitted by Haisha LLC for a three‑bay carwash on the east side of N. Lee Highway (Route 11). The site is at 201 Jackson Ave, about 0.174 miles north of Old Buena Vista Rd, located in the General Business (B‑1) zoning district on a 1‑acre parcel. Color samples for the project will be available at the Office of Community Development. The board will also handle routine updates and administrative approvals.

• Introduction of a new TCO board member
• Citizen comments (max 3 minutes)
• Plan review of Haisha LLC’s Wish Wash Route 11 carwash (201 Jackson Ave, B‑1 district, 1‑acre)
• Presentation of color samples at the Office of Community Development
• Updates and administrative approvals

The Tourism Corridor Review Board examined the commercial site plan for the proposed Wish Wash Route 11 Car Wash submitted by Haisha LLC. After discussion, a motion to approve the application was made and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved Wish Wash Route 11 Car Wash application (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous, 5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Rockbridge County Board of Zoning Appeals will elect its officers, approve the 2025 meeting schedule, and consider the minutes from the September 20, 2023 and March 20, 2024 meetings. It will also address any other business before adjourning.

• Election of officers
• Approval of the 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2023 and March 20, 2024

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will convene to review financial reports and address unfinished business regarding the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn on December 9, 2025.

• Review minutes from October 14, 2025
• Monthly financial reports
• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Natural Bridge Project
• Adjournment to December 9, 2025

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority approved the October 14 meeting minutes. It also approved November bill payments totaling $157,441.57 and customer deposit refunds of $1,344.40. Both actions were approved unanimously. No other matters were decided.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November bill payments of $157,441.57 and refunds of $1,344.40 (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The agenda consists of procedural notices for a public meeting. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.

Economic Development Authority

The board adopted the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the financial report. It reviewed broadband, development, business retention, attraction, and talent reports. A work session was held to examine updates to the biennial Strategic Economic Development Plan, with plans to continue the discussion at the November 24 meeting.

• Adopted minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting
• Approved financial report (total EDA funds $153,908.07)
• Committed $23,731.00 for the Airport Feasibility Study
• Discussed housing subcommittee findings and potential zoning code updates
• Work session reviewing Strategic Economic Development Plan updates

The Economic Development Authority adopted the October 2025 meeting minutes and approved its financial report, both unanimously. It also passed a motion to continue the meeting on November 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. for a joint work session with the Board of Supervisors. The board discussed the strategic economic development plan draft, which will be shared with the Board before that session.

• Adopted October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Motion to continue meeting on Nov 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on BARC Electric Cooperative's application to amend a previously approved Special Exception Permit in the Agricultural and General Uses (A‑2) zoning district. Commissioners will also review the site plan for a new clubhouse submitted by LGCC/W&L Joint Venture LLC at 141 Country Club Rd (tax map 74‑A‑48, about 2.54 acres). Additionally, the commission will discuss zoning text amendments concerning disclosure of real parties in interest and a solar ordinance.

• Public hearing – BARC Electric Cooperative application to amend a Special Exception Permit in the A‑2 district
• Site plan review – LGCC/W&L Joint Venture LLC clubhouse proposal, 141 Country Club Rd, tax map 74‑A‑48, 2.54 acres, 7,712‑sq‑ft building
• Zoning text amendment discussion – Disclosure of Real Parties in Interest
• Zoning text amendment discussion – Solar Ordinance

The commission approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other actions were formally decided; the BARC Electric Cooperative amendment application was discussed but no vote or formal approval was recorded. The meeting therefore concluded without any substantive decisions beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved October 8, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will review team reports and discuss the Vice-President position. The body will also coordinate upcoming community events and training exercises.

• Approval of October 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Vice-President position
• Until Help Arrives training for specific groups
• CERT training classes for missed dates
• EOC training, CPR, and Stop the Bleed

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will consider a revised sign package for Dunham’s Sports at the Stonewall Square Shopping Center. The board must approve the storefront wall sign, while two other entrance signs can be approved administratively.

• Plan review for Dunham’s Sports signage at 78 E Midland Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
• Review of Sign 1.0: storefront wall sign with raised channel letters and galvanized steel background panels

Community Development Committee

The agenda consists solely of public notices for the Committee meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 12:15 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, Rockbridge County Administrative Building, 150 South Main Street, Lexington, VA. No specific items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion or decision.

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority voted to approve the final payment for the Route 60 Sewer Project. The board adopted the August 2025 meeting minutes and re‑adopted the April, May and July minutes and financial reports. A resolution designating October as Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month was unanimously adopted. The financial report showed a total EDA fund balance of $71,359.50 and a July‑August balance of $82,504.07.

• Approval of the final payment for the Route 60 Sewer Project
• Adoption of August 2025 meeting minutes and re‑adoption of April, May, July minutes and financial reports
• Resolution designating October as Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month
• Financial report showing total EDA funds $71,359.50 and balance $82,504.07 as of August 21, 2025
• Citizen comment on Stillwater project demolition progress

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority adopted the September 2025 meeting minutes and approved the financial report, both by unanimous vote. The board also passed a resolution designating October as Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month and confirmed that GO Virginia grant applications for the Rockbridge Innovation Center were approved. No citizen comments or agenda changes were presented.

• Adopted September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as amended (unanimous)
• Passed resolution designating October as Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month
• Approved GO Virginia grant applications for Rockbridge Innovation Center

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Board approved the minutes from the September 3 meeting, approved the Goodwill expansion site plan at 8 Woodcote Lane, and gave administrative approvals for several sign updates, including Edward Jones and Augusta Health. The board also reviewed and approved the sign package submitted by Stonewall Associates LLC for Dunham’s Sports at 78 E Midland Trail in the Stonewall Square Shopping Center. Additional updates noted the upcoming opening of a Residence Inn in January 2026 and ongoing coordination with the Spark by Hilton hotel.

• Approval of Dunham’s Sports sign package (three signs) at 78 E Midland Trail, Stonewall Square Shopping Center
• Approval of Goodwill expansion site plan at 8 Woodcote Lane, Lexington
• Administrative approval for Edward Jones wall sign relocation and monument sign update
• Administrative approval for Augusta Health sign reface
• Residence Inn scheduled to open in January 2026

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will review financial reports and bills for October. The board is scheduled to discuss unfinished business regarding the Long Hollow System and Natural Bridge project, as well as a new social media policy.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Natural Bridge Project
• Social Media Policy
• Customer Letter

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. They also approved October bill payments totaling $762,809.28 and customer refunds of $890.65. The board unanimously adopted a contract amendment for the Natural Bridge water project and approved a new social‑media policy. Staff were instructed to contact a customer about a leak‑credit request.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October bill payments of $762,809.28 and refunds of $890.65 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Natural Bridge project contract (unanimous)
• Approved social media policy as presented (unanimous)
• Directed staff to contact customer regarding leak‑credit request

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a solar ordinance and conduct site plan reviews for two projects. The meeting includes a review of a clubhouse project and a solar facility.

• Site Plan Review: LGCC/ W&L Joint Venture LLC – Clubhouse
• Site Plan Review: Hilltop Solar LLC
• Solar Ordinance Discussion

The Planning Commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No official action was taken on the Lexington Golf and Country Club clubhouse site plan, which was reviewed only in an advisory capacity. Commissioners discussed the commission’s role under recent state‑law changes but did not vote on the plan.

• Approved September 10, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on Lexington Golf and Country Club clubhouse site plan (advisory review only)

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Board will meet to discuss agenda items. The board will approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and review a development plan submitted by Stonewall Associates LLC for Dunham’s Sports. The meeting also includes a brief citizen comment period, updates and administrative approvals, and board comments before adjourning.

• Review of Stonewall Associates LLC/Dunham’s Sports development plan
• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizen comment period (max 3 minutes)
• Updates & administrative approvals
• Board comments

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will hold a work session to discuss the biennial update of its strategic economic development plan. The meeting will also include financial reports, updates on local construction projects, and a resolution for National Manufacturing Month.

• Work session on Strategic Economic Development Plan
• National Manufacturing Month Resolution
• Financial reports for July 2025
• Reports on Route 60 Sewer and Airport Feasibility Studies
• Updates on local construction projects

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority voted unanimously to adopt a resolution designating October as Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month. The board also approved the final payment for the Route 60 Sewer Project and re‑adopted the April, May and July meeting minutes and the April‑July financial reports. The amended financial report was approved unanimously as well.

• Adopt Manufacturing Awareness and Appreciation Month resolution (unanimous)
• Approve final payment for Route 60 Sewer Project (unanimous)
• Re‑adopt April, May, and July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑adopt April, May, June, and July financial reports (unanimous)
• Approve amended financial report (unanimous)
• Adopt August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The Rockbridge County Community Development Committee will meet on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 12:15 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, first floor of the Rockbridge County Administrative Building, 150 South Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Planning Commission

The commission discussed the draft solar ordinance and agreed to hold a public hearing at the September meeting, directing staff to advertise the hearing. It also reviewed a site‑plan presentation for a turf‑care facility on Ruffner Place but took no vote. Several public‑hearing applications were listed for citizen comment.

• Schedule public hearing on draft solar ordinance (zoning text amendment) for September meeting
• Special Exception Permit application for a commercial kennel at 345 Sandstone Ln., Lexington (Agricultural and General Uses A‑2)
• Zoning map amendment application to change 452 W. Midland Trail from General Residential (R‑1) to Agricultural Transitional (A‑T)
• Application to construct a 195‑ft telecommunications tower at 2838 Riverside Drive, Suite C (A‑T district)
• Zoning text amendment to remove livestock confinement prohibition in Section 603B.02-2 of the A‑T district

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting; four members voted aye and one member abstained. Commissioners discussed the recent state law change affecting site‑plan reviews and how written comments should be recorded, but no action was taken. A special‑exception application for a commercial kennel was presented, and no decision was made on that request.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will review minutes from the August 12 meeting, financial reports, and the director's report. Unfinished business includes discussion of the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project. New business will address adoption of a Social Media Policy. The board will also hear public comments before adjourning.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades (unfinished business)
• Natural Bridge Project (unfinished business)
• Social Media Policy (new business)
• Bills for September (financial item)
• Monthly Financial Reports (financial item)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting. It also approved September payments totaling $151,715.73 along with customer refunds of $780.99 and $370.36, and adopted the proposed expenditure plan for a new employee and software. The authority chose to use the eVa online system for the engineering term contract, with the posting set for October 1 and submissions due November 12.

• Approved August 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September bill payments of $151,715.73 (unanimous)
• Approved customer deposit refunds of $780.99 (unanimous)
• Approved customer refunds of $370.36 (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure plan for new employee and software (unanimous)
• Decided to use eVa for engineering term contract, posting Oct 1 (unanimous)

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Overlay Board reviewed and approved two site plans at its September 3, 2025 meeting. The board also discussed updates and administrative approvals, including a report that no new projects are pending in the Tourism Corridor Overlay.

• Crossings Car Wash expansion at 1265 N Lee Hwy, Lexington (second automatic bay added)
• General store construction near West Midland Trail and Fredericksburg Road, Lexington (84.7-acre parcel)
• Goodwill Industries facility upgrade at 8 Woodcote Ln, Lexington (37'x58' building addition and 16'x30' canopy)

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Board approved the May 7, 2025 minutes and the site plan for the Goodwill expansion at 8 Woodcote Lane. The board also recorded administrative approvals for sign updates at Edward Jones and Augusta Health, noted the upcoming opening of a Residence Inn in January 2026, and reported that Dunham’s Sports will occupy a vacant space in Stonewall Square. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (4-aye vote)
• Approved Goodwill expansion site plan at 8 Woodcote Lane (4-aye vote)
• Administrative approval for Edward Jones wall and monument sign update
• Administrative approval for Augusta Health wall and monument sign reface
• Noted Residence Inn opening scheduled for January 2026
• Noted Dunham’s Sports planned location in Stonewall Square Shopping Center
• Adjourned meeting (4-aye vote)

Finance Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate notifying the public of a meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

LEPC

The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will convene on September 4, 2025, via Zoom and in person at Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue Administration office to review routine emergency management reports and task force updates. The meeting includes guest speakers, public comments, and approval of prior minutes.

The LEPC voted to approve the meeting minutes from June. The board also approved the BARCs Collierstown Community Connect Grant, with the contract still pending. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Approved BARCs Collierstown Community Connect Grant (contract pending)

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will meet on August 18, 2025, to review financial reports, approve final payment for the Route 60 Sewer Project, and discuss updates to the strategic economic development plan. The meeting includes routine procedural items and reports from July 2025.

• Final payment of $52,550.02 for the Route 60 Sewer Project from restricted escrow account
• Biennial update discussions on the Strategic Economic Development Plan
• July 2025 financial reports including Modine incentive payments totaling $63,356.33
• Airport feasibility study funding commitment of $23,731.00 from EDA checking account

The board unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. The financial report showed total EDA funds of $206,653.29, with $76,280.81 committed to the Route 60 sewer project and the airport feasibility study, leaving $130,372.48 available for other projects. Staff gave updates on ongoing commercial projects such as the Residence Inn, Wawa and Circle K stores, and the Modine expansion. Citizens expressed concerns about the airport feasibility study, a rumored casino, and a new trade school.

• Adopted July 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The agenda is a procedural notice of a public meeting. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for the August 18, 2025 meeting of the Rockbridge County Community Development Committee.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a commercial site plan for a turf care facility and discuss draft ordinances regarding solar energy and livestock confinement centers. The body will also review minutes from the July 9, 2025, meeting.

• Commercial Site Plan Review for a Turf Care Facility at 141 Country Club Rd, Lexington
• Discussion of Draft Solar Ordinance zoning text amendment
• Discussion of Livestock Confinement Centers in the Agricultural Transitional Zoning District

The Planning Commission approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It set a public hearing on the draft solar ordinance for the September 10 Planning Commission meeting. The commission reviewed the LGCC/W&L turf‑care facility site plan but took no vote. A discussion on livestock confinement zoning was held with no decision made.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on solar ordinance for September 10 meeting
• Reviewed LGCC/W&L turf‑care facility site plan; no vote required
• Discussed livestock confinement amendment; no action taken

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will review August bills and monthly financial reports. The board will discuss unfinished business regarding the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Natural Bridge Project
• August bills
• Monthly financial reports

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting. It also unanimously approved August bill payments of $174,626.83 and customer refunds of $1,015.55. The board voted unanimously to add a Maintenance Worker position to staff. Finally, the board unanimously approved the acquisition and implementation of new billing and finance software from Springbrook, with implementation costs up to $95,000.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August bill payments of $174,626.83 and refunds of $1,015.55 (unanimous)
• Added Maintenance Worker position (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition and implementation of Springbrook billing software (unanimous)

Local Board of Building Code Appeals

The board will meet to elect a Chair and Co-Chair and approve minutes from the August 2024 meeting. No specific appeals or new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Co-Chair
• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes

The board voted to keep Russell Williams II as Chair and Grigg Mullen as Co‑chair, with all members in agreement. The minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously. With no new business, the board adjourned the meeting.

• Reappointed Russell Williams II as Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Grigg Mullen as Co‑chair (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for a meeting on July 21, 2025. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will discuss the biennial update of its Strategic Economic Development Plan. The board will also review financial, activity, and county development reports.

• Work session for the Strategic Economic Development Plan biennial update
• Review of financial reports for April 21 and May 19, 2025
• Review of activity reports for May and June 2025
• Review of County Development Reports for May 2025
• Adoption of minutes from April 21 and May 19, 2025

The Economic Development Authority adopted the April and May 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the financial reports for April, May and June 2025. A reimbursement request for Modine was approved, distributing $7,666.65 for the County Employment Incentive Grant and $8,894.68 for the Machinery and Tools Tax Grant, totaling $16,561.33. All actions were recorded as unanimous decisions.

• Adopted April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved May/June 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Modine incentive payments $7,666.65 and $8,894.68 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two special exception permits in the Agricultural and General Uses (A-2) zoning district. The requests involve the operation of a child-care center and a commercial kennel.

• Public hearing: Lance and Laura Randolph, 722 Union Run, for a child-care center
• Public hearing: John C. and Margaret B. Holmes, 159 Anderson Farm Road, for a commercial kennel

The commission voted to approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes after corrections were made. Commissioner Subrizi moved, Commissioner Kramer seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved amended June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team is meeting to review after-action reports and plan for upcoming community education events. The group will also address training exercises regarding fire extinguishing.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 minutes
• After-action reports for Firefighter Rehab (June 8, 2025) and Ruritans/UHA events
• Planning for National Night Out and Rockbridge Community Festival
• Fire extinguishing training and exercises
• Collection of pictures for CERT IDs

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will review monthly financial reports and July bills. The board will discuss unfinished business regarding system upgrades and project developments.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Natural Bridge Project
• July bills

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority board approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting. It also approved the July bill payments totaling $837,801.38 and customer deposit refunds of $1,843.88. Both actions were approved unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July bill payments of $837,801.38 and refunds of $1,843.88 (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate announcing a public meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Economic Development Authority Housing Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to organize its leadership and establish goals for increasing workforce and general housing capacity. Members will discuss project types, infrastructure collaboration, and potential grant funding sources.

• Discussion on outreach to Glasgow and Goshen town governments
• Review of incentives for property acquisition and rehabilitation
• Investigation of federal and state grant funding sources
• Review of ideas presented in the Technical Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two special exception permit applications. The body will consider requests for a commercial kennel and a bed & breakfast homestay.

• Public hearing: Jake and Brenna Tomlin, 115 Emerald Lane, for a commercial kennel in the Agricultural Transitional (A-T) district
• Public hearing: Michael W. Godfrey and Laurie-An Lanpher, 926 Maury River Road, for a bed & breakfast homestay in the Residential General (R-1) district

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission met on June 11, 2025 and approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The commission reviewed recent Board of Supervisors actions and discussed a special‑exception permit for a commercial kennel on 115 Emerald Lane. No formal decision or vote was recorded on the kennel application.

• Approved May 14, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team is meeting to review after-action reports and plan upcoming training. The group will discuss a recent firefighter rehab event and coordinate community education efforts.

• After-action report for Firefighter Rehab on June 8, 2025
• Ruritans presentation about CERT
• UHA presentation at Area Democratic HQ
• Fire extinguishing training and exercises

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will hold a public hearing and vote on rates, fees, and charges for Fiscal Year 2026. The board will also consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and revisions to administrative policies.

• Public hearing on rates, fees, and charges
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 budget
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 rates, fees, and charges
• Administrative policy revisions for Sections C & E
• Updates on Long Hollow System and Natural Bridge Project

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority unanimously approved the rates, fees, and charges for fiscal year 2026. The board also unanimously adopted the FY 2026 budget. Earlier, the board unanimously approved the June bills payments of $547,207.31 and customer deposit refunds of $1,659.93, and approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. No other decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved FY 2026 rates, fees, and charges (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved June bills payments of $547,207.31 and customer deposit refunds of $1,659.93 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

LEPC

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to receive reports from various public safety and health agencies. The meeting includes a presentation from the National Weather Service.

• Presentation by National Weather Service meteorologists Amanda Sava and Eric Bunker
• Reports from Carilion Rockbridge Community and Carilion Emergency Management
• Reports from VDOT, Law Enforcement, and Fire/EMS/Public Safety
• Reports from VDH/VDEM and the Red Cross
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025

Community Development Committee

This agenda contains only the meeting notice for the Community Development Committee on May 19, 2025, at 12:15 PM. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will hold a work session to discuss the biennial update of the Strategic Economic Development Plan. The board will also approve minutes from April 2025 and receive routine reports on finances, activities, county development, and business retention and expansion.

• Work session on biennial update of the Strategic Economic Development Plan
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting
• Financial report showing total EDA funds of $206,641.75 and committed funds of $76,281.02
• Business retention report mentions Stillwater project reimbursements and upcoming site tour
• County development report includes building permit and inspection statistics for March

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority meeting on May 19, 2025 did not have a quorum. Because of the lack of quorum, all action items—including adoption of the April 2025 minutes, the financial report, and project updates—were tabled until the July meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

• All agenda items tabled until July meeting (no quorum)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three special exception applications: a continued hearing for the Lexington Golf and Country Club expansion, a new application by Washington & Lee University for a private school expansion, and a request for an accessory structure in a flood hazard area. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive committee reports.

• Continued special exception for LGCC/W&L Joint Venture LLC to expand Lexington Golf and Country Club at 141 Country Club Road
• Public hearing for Washington & Lee University special exception to expand a private school at 204 W. Washington Street in the Agricultural Transitional district
• Public hearing for Leisa Plummer special exception to construct an accessory structure in the Zone AE Hatched (Floodway) at 125 Furrs Mill Road
• Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. A citizen comment period was held for the LGCC/W&L Joint Venture special exception application, but no decision was taken. Commissioner Beebe recused himself from the LGCC application discussion.

• Approved April 9, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will meet to approve April meeting minutes and hear after-action reports on basic training, a recent UHA class, and a Breakfast Club outreach event. Members will also discuss an upcoming fire safety training session scheduled for June 10, 2025, and exercises at the Emergency Operations Center.

• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on Basic CERT Training
• UHA Class completed on May 10, 2025
• Outreach: Breakfast Club on April 25, 2025
• Upcoming: Fire Safety training on June 10, 2025

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will consider a rate resolution for fiscal year 2026, approve write-offs for FY 2025, and authorize the surplus sale of a 2015 Ford Explorer. They will also receive updates on the Long Hollow System Upgrades and Natural Bridge Project.

• Rate Resolution for FY 2026
• Write-offs for FY 2025
• Surplus & sale of 2015 Ford Explorer
• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Natural Bridge Project

At the May 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved the April 8, 2025 minutes, the May bill payments totaling $141,190.01 plus small refunds, and the FY 2025 write‑offs of $3,021.62. The board also unanimously adopted the FY 2026 rate schedule, raising water rates by 6 % and sewer rates by 5 %, and approved the surplus and sale of a 2015 Ford Explorer, with one member abstaining. No formal decisions were made on software procurement, Long Hollow funding, or the Natural Bridge project.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May bill payments: $141,190.01, $221.64 deposit refunds, $28.80 overpayment refund (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 write‑offs totaling $3,021.62 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 rate schedule: water +6 %, sewer +5 % (unanimous)
• Approved surplus and sale of 2015 Ford Explorer (approved, 1 abstention)

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Board will hear public comments, approve February 2025 minutes, and review two plan applications: an expansion of the Crossings Car Wash at 1265 N. Lee Highway and a new country store and restaurant at the Hart Farm property on West Midland Trail. Staff reports detail the proposed changes and compliance with zoning regulations.

• A&C Leach Co., LLC DBA Crossings Car Wash — expansion of existing car wash at 1265 N. Lee Highway, Lexington
• Hart Farm – Kerrs Creek Store & Restaurant — new country store and restaurant at intersection of West Midland Trail (Rt. 60) and Fredericksburg Rd. (Rt. 623)
• Approval of minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting
• Citizen comment period (3 minutes max per speaker)

The board approved the February 5 meeting minutes with three Ayes and one abstention. It then unanimously approved the expansion of Crossings Car Wash at 1265 N Lee Hwy. The board also unanimously approved the construction of a general store on tax map 47-A-54 near West Midland Trail and Fredericksburg Road. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (Ayes: Mish, Goad, Welsh; Abstain: Beebe)
• Approved Crossings Car Wash expansion at 1265 N Lee Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved general store project on tax map 47-A-54 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

This meeting notice confirms that the Community Development Committee meeting originally scheduled for Monday, April 21 is cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, April 25 at 12:15 P.M. in the Extension Office Meeting Room. No substantive agenda items are listed; the notice is purely procedural.

• Meeting cancellation and rescheduling only

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will meet jointly with the Board of Supervisors' Economic Development Committee to discuss water and sewer infrastructure (MSA and PSA), consider a resolution for Business Appreciation Month, and hold a work session on the biennial update of the Strategic Economic Development Plan. The meeting also includes approval of March 17, 2025 minutes and reports on finances, activities, and business retention.

• Water and Sewer Infrastructure Discussion (MSA and PSA)
• Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution for Business Appreciation Month
• Work Session: Strategic Economic Development Plan – Biennial Update – Section One
• Approval of March 17, 2025 minutes (include Berkstresser property presentation and financial report)
• Reports: Financial, Activities, County Development, BRE&R, Strategic Plan Progress

The board unanimously adopted the March 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to establish a housing subcommittee to work on the housing study recommendations. The board also unanimously adopted a resolution designating May as Business Appreciation Month and approved the financial report as presented.

• Adopted March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Established housing subcommittee to act on study solutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Business Appreciation Month resolution (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several special exception and rezoning applications, including a golf course expansion, a dog training facility, and Dominion Power's rebuild of a 6.77-mile transmission line. The Commission will also discuss the draft solar ordinance, which may lead to a future public hearing.

• LGCC/W&L Joint Venture LLC: special exception to expand Lexington Golf and Country Club at 141 Country Club Road in R-1 district
• Abigail C. Logan: zoning map amendment from B-1 to A-2 at 262 Tinkerville Road
• Cassandra V. Harding: special exception for dog training facility at 405 McClure Boulevard in A-2 district
• BARC Electric Cooperative: continuation to amend conditions of a special exception for a public utility
• Dominion Power: two special exceptions to rebuild a 6.77-mile 115 kV transmission line in A-1, A-2, R-1, and flood hazard overlay districts

At 6:09 p.m. the commission voted to approve the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes with the requested changes. The motion was made by Mr. Whitmore, seconded by Mr. Subrizi, and passed unanimously. No other actions were decided; the special‑exception application for the Lexington Golf and Country Club was only discussed.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes with amendments (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will meet to review training updates and outreach reports. The group will discuss upcoming presentations and a scheduled tour of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

• Basic Cert Training and outreach updates
• Tour of EOC scheduled for May 13, 2025
• CERT Training and Exercises regarding a gloves video

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, review financial reports, and receive a director's report. Unfinished business includes discussion of Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades discussed under unfinished business
• Natural Bridge Project discussed under unfinished business
• Bills for April to be considered
• Monthly and quarterly financial reports to be reviewed

The board unanimously approved the revised minutes from the March 11 meeting. It also unanimously approved the April bill payments totaling $825,777.30 plus $500 in customer refunds. Payment for a newly ordered Ford Explorer was approved, pending receipt of the vehicle. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved revised March 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April bill payments of $825,777.30 and $500 refunds (unanimous)
• Approved payment for Ford Explorer vehicle (approval recorded, no vote tally)
• Moved to discuss Long Hollow System Upgrades (no decision)
• Discussed Natural Bridge Project updates (no decision)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 13, 2025

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will hold a meeting on March 17, 2025 at 12:15 P.M. The agenda contains only notices of a past joint meeting on a draft Solar Ordinance and no other discussion or decision items for this meeting.

• No concrete items, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings listed for this meeting
• Meeting agenda includes only boilerplate notices for a separate joint meeting on March 4

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will hear a presentation from Janie Harris, receive financial and activity reports, and hold a work session to update the Strategic Economic Development Plan for the next two years. No votes on new projects or funding are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation by Janie Harris
• Financial Report and Activities Report
• Business Retention, Expansion, and Attraction Report
• Work Session: Strategic Economic Development Plan Biennial Update

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority met on March 17, 2025, and unanimously adopted the February 2025 minutes and approved the financial report as presented. Members discussed the Berkstresser property (130+ acres) for potential development, received a W-2 employee designation update, and held a work session on the Strategic Economic Development Plan update. No major funding or project decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Adopted February 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Added W-2 employee designation to agenda (procedural)
• Set timeline for Strategic Economic Development Plan update (work session)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: amendments to special exception permits for a commercial kennel, a solar facility, and a utility complex, plus a zoning text amendment to allow private schools in the B-1 district. The commission will also have a preliminary discussion on a special exception for the Lexington Golf and Country Club expansion. Additionally, the 2025 Community Development Committee membership will be discussed.

• Public hearing on Iocco application to amend breed condition on commercial kennel special exception at 1372 Raphine Road
• Public hearing on USS Hilltop Solar LLC to amend condition on solar facility special exception
• Public hearing on BARC Electric Cooperative to amend condition on office complex, equipment yard, and solar facility special exception in A-2 district
• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment to add private schools as special exception in B-1 district
• Preliminary discussion on special exception for proposed expansion/improvements to Lexington Golf and Country Club

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission recommended approval of an 18-month extension for the USS Hilltop Solar project's implementation and completion dates, despite public concerns. The commission also recommended approval of a dog kennel breed condition amendment and a zoning text amendment for private schools in B-1 districts. The BARC Electric Cooperative application was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved motion to recommend approval of USS Hilltop Solar deadline extension (3-2)
• Approved motion to recommend approval of dog kennel breed amendment (unanimous)
• Approved motion to recommend approval of private school zoning text amendment (unanimous)
• Continued BARC Electric Cooperative public hearing to April 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Subrizi to join Community Development Committee (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge CERT meeting approved the January 2025 minutes and revised the spring training schedule to avoid school spring break conflicts, setting new dates of April 1, 8, 10, 22, 24, and 29. A new member who completed fall basic training will take the final test on April 29. The UHA class for the Democratic Party is set for May 10, and the NAACP class is tentatively scheduled for April 26. No emergency response requests were received.

• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes
• Revised spring training schedule to April 1, 8, 10, 22, 24, 29 (tentative)
• Scheduled new member final test for April 29
• Cancelled UHA class for Winter Term, rescheduled for Fall Term
• Scheduled UHA class for Democratic Party on May 10
• Tentatively scheduled UHA class for NAACP on April 26

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will review monthly financial reports and bills. The board is discussing ongoing projects and the FY 2024 audit.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Natural Bridge Project
• FY 2024 Audit

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority unanimously approved March bills totaling $328,188.32 plus customer deposit refunds of $517.56, and the 2024 fiscal year audit. The board also declared a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado pickup as surplus for auction on GovDeals. Staff reported progress on the Long Hollow System Upgrades and Natural Bridge Project, including a 30% alignment agreement and plans for a 90% submittal.

• Approved March bills list for $328,188.32 and customer deposit refunds of $517.56 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 fiscal year audit as presented (unanimous)
• Declared 2016 Chevrolet Colorado pickup as surplus for GovDeals auction (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 14, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

LEPC

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold elections for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The body will receive reports from various emergency management, health, and public safety agencies.

• Elections for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Approval of December 4, 2024 minutes
• Reports from VDOT, Law Enforcement, and Fire/EMS/Public Safety
• Reports from Carilion Rockbridge Community and Rockbridge Area Health Center
• Northern Virginia Emergency Response System Report

Solar Committee

The Solar Committee, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors are holding a joint meeting on March 4, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington to review the draft Solar Ordinance. No other business is listed.

• Review of draft Solar Ordinance by the three bodies jointly

Planning Commission

This is a special joint meeting of the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, and Solar Committee to review and discuss the Draft Solar Ordinance developed by the committee. No action is taken; the meeting is for feedback before the ordinance proceeds to a public hearing process. The draft ordinance sets siting, design, and decommissioning standards for community and utility-scale solar facilities in Rockbridge County.

• Discussion of Draft Solar Ordinance (dated January 15, 2025) covering siting, aesthetics, and decommissioning
• Siting restrictions: solar panel zone limited to 15% or less slope predevelopment, with up to 10% allowed on 16-20% slope; prohibited in 100-year flood zones and on land clear-cut within 5 years prior to application
• Application requires photo simulations from at least six viewpoints, soil testing, construction traffic management plan, and regenerative ground cover plan
• Aesthetics and fencing: anti-glare technology required; security fencing at least 6 feet high, woven wire or fixed knot fencing encouraged, placed interior to vegetative buffer
• No action taken; next step is to place discussion on April 9, 2025 Planning Commission agenda, then potentially advertise a public hearing

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, and Solar Committee held a joint meeting to review and discuss the draft solar ordinance. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the ordinance's content. The discussion covered siting, setbacks, landscaping, decommissioning, and other proposed regulations, with feedback gathered for potential revisions. The next step is for the draft to be modified and placed on a future Planning Commission agenda for further discussion.

• Adjourned the Board of Supervisors meeting at 8:00 pm (motion approved).
• Adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:00 pm (motion approved unanimously).
• Held a joint review and discussion of the draft solar ordinance; no vote was taken on its content.
• Discussed potential revisions, including adding language to allow reduced setbacks to avoid prime farmland.
• Discussed the five-year prohibition on siting solar facilities on recently clear-cut land; no consensus was reached.
• Discussed adding a requirement for applicants to disclose the percentage of the project site that would be graded.
• Discussed adding a real parties of interest requirement for solar facility applications.
• Discussed the possibility of adding a maximum aggregate cap on solar facilities; no decision was made.

Board of Supervisors - Rockbridge County School Boards and Executive Committee

This meeting notice announces a joint meeting of the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors and School Board Executive Committee. No specific agenda items are listed; the meeting is procedural only.

Public Safety Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Rockbridge County Public Safety Committee. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and does not list any specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions to be considered.

• No specific agenda items provided

Economic Development Authority

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will vote on a resolution to amend and re-adopt its electronic meeting policy to allow all-virtual meetings. The board will also consider approval of January 21 meeting minutes and receive updates on finances, activities, and strategic plan progress.

• Resolution to adopt policy allowing all-virtual electronic meetings for EDA
• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting
• Financial report and activities report review
• Business retention, expansion, and attraction report
• Strategic Economic Development Plan progress update

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority voted to adopt an amended Electronic Participation in Meetings Policy, which now permits all-virtual meetings under certain conditions. The policy was approved by a roll call vote with all five present members voting in favor; Chair Brown and member Stevens were absent. The board also unanimously approved the January 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report, and discussed plans to update the strategic economic development plan.

• Adopted amended Electronic Participation in Meetings Policy allowing all-virtual meetings (5-0, with 2 absent)
• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of January 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Agreed to add work sessions to regular meetings to begin updating the strategic economic development plan

Community Development Committee

The Rockbridge County Community Development Committee is meeting on February 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning text amendment for private schools and a request to modify a commercial kennel permit. The body will also review minutes from the January 8, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing: Zoning Text Amendment to allow private schools as a special exception in the General Business District B-1
• Public hearing: Application by Nicholas and Bethany Iocco (1372 Raphine Road) to amend breed conditions for a commercial kennel Special Exception Permit

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will review monthly financial reports and bills. The board is scheduled to discuss unfinished business regarding system upgrades and a draft agreement with HomeServe.

• Long Hollow System Upgrades
• Natural Bridge Project
• HomeServe Draft Agreement
• Buck Hill PRV issue

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority approved February bills totaling $146,000.87 plus customer deposit refunds of $394.07, and unanimously approved the minutes from January 14, 2025. The board authorized Executive Director Melissa Alexander to sign the HomeServe Draft Agreement once incorrect wording is corrected. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports.

• Approved February bills totaling $146,000.87 and customer deposit refunds of $394.07 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to sign HomeServe agreement after correcting wording (unanimous)

Tourism Corridor Overlay Board

The Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will meet to elect officers and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The board will also review site plans for parking area modifications at 40 Park Place in Lexington.

• Plan review for parking lot upgrades at 40 Park Place, Lexington (Jubilee Hill LLC / VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment)
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of the 2025 TCO Meeting Schedule
• Review of June 14, 2024 meeting minutes

The Rockbridge County Tourism Corridor Review Board unanimously approved a site plan for the Blue Ridge Autism Achievement Center at 40 Park Place, Lexington, contingent on erosion and sediment control and lighting plan approvals. The board also elected officers for 2025, adopted the meeting schedule, and approved prior minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved site plan for Blue Ridge Autism Achievement Center expansion, contingent on E&S and lighting approvals (unanimous)
• Elected Tim Welsh as Chair, Tom Beebe as Vice-Chair, Chris Slaydon as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The Rockbridge County Community Development Committee will hold a public meeting on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 12:15 PM in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room. The notice repeats but includes an apparent typo referencing Monday. No specific agenda items or discussion topics are listed in the notice.

• No agenda items or decisions are specified in the meeting notice.

Economic Development Authority

At its first meeting of 2025, the Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority will elect officers (expected to re-elect Barton Boyd Brown as Chair, David Hawkins as Vice-chair, and Brandy Flint as Secretary), adopt the 2025 meeting schedule, and vote on a revised electronic participation policy that allows all-virtual meetings up to two times per year or 50% of meetings. The board will also receive the Virginia Horse Center yearly report and a 2024 year-end review.

• Election of officers: Chair Brown, Vice-chair Hawkins, Secretary Flint expected to be re-elected
• Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule: third Monday of each month, with Tuesday meetings in January and February due to holidays
• Adoption of amended Electronic Participation in Meetings Policy allowing all-virtual meetings (up to 2 per year or 50% of meetings)
• Virginia Horse Center yearly report
• 2024 year-end review

The Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority reappointed Barton Boyd Brown II as Chair, David Hawkins as Vice-Chair, and Brandy Flint as Secretary. The board adopted the 2025 meeting schedule with a correction to the January 20, 2026 date, and tabled the Electronic Meeting Policy pending County Attorney review. The financial report was approved with a correction, and the Virginia Horse Center presented its 2025 event schedule and capital improvement plan.

• Reappointed Brown as Chair, Hawkins as Vice-Chair, Flint as Secretary (4-0)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule with corrected January 20, 2026 date (unanimous)
• Tabled Electronic Meeting Policy until next meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted November 2024 meeting minutes with name corrections (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with correction removing check #1091 (unanimous)
• Approved activities report as presented (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The provided text consists of meeting notices. No specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions are listed.

Solar Committee

The Solar Committee will meet on January 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Extension Office Meeting Room. The agenda consists only of boilerplate meeting notice with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

Public Service Authority

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority will hold its regular meeting to elect officers for the upcoming term, approve minutes and bills, and review financial reports. The board will also receive a Director's Report and discuss unfinished business including the Long Hollow System Upgrades and the Natural Bridge Project.

• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024
• Monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Long Hollow System Upgrades (unfinished business)
• Natural Bridge Project (unfinished business)

The Rockbridge County Public Service Authority re-elected its current officers and unanimously approved the January bills totaling $620,648.17. The board also approved the December 2024 meeting minutes. The director reported on ongoing issues including a water leak, vehicle accidents, and fire hydrant damage, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Re-elected current officers: Mullen as Chair, Mast as Vice-Chair, Melvin as Treasurer, Alexander as Secretary (4-0, Mast absent)
• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January bills totaling $620,648.17 (unanimous)

Community Emergency Response Team

The Rockbridge County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will meet to approve previous minutes, review after-action reports, and discuss upcoming training. Items include scheduling CPR training, a tour of the Emergency Operations Center, and setting dates for the next basic training session. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or fiscal items.

• Basic CERT training graduates report
• CPR training date to be determined
• Tour of Emergency Operations Center to be scheduled
• Set dates for next basic training in spring
• CERT Basic Training make-up classes and short video on CERT founding

Agricultural & Forestal Districts Advisory Committee

The Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a proposal to create a rural conservation overlay in the Irish Creek area. The committee will consider the application and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Proposed Irish Creek Agricultural and Forestal Overlay District covering 430.445 total acres
• Proposed 4-year term for the district
• Election of committee officers
• Review of applications from 11 landowners (including NDPONICS Inc.)
• District core located on east and west sides of Irish Creek Road (Route 603)

Planning Commission

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the formation of the Irish Creek Agricultural/Forestal Overlay District for a four-year period. The commission will also discuss zoning text amendments and conduct annual organizational business.

• Public hearing: Proposed Irish Creek Agricultural/Forestal Overlay District
• Discussion of Zoning Text Amendments
• Election of Officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary)
• Approval of the 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
• Annual renewal of the Electronic Meeting Policy

The Rockbridge County Planning Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to create an Agricultural/Forestal Overlay District in the Irish Creek area, covering 430.445 acres with a four-year term. The commission also re-elected its officers, approved the 2025 meeting schedule, renewed the Electronic Meeting Policy, and approved the December 11, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendation to Board of Supervisors for Irish Creek Agricultural/Forestal Overlay District (unanimous)
• Re-elected Anthony Subrizi as Chair, Robert Kramer as Vice-Chair, and Chris Slaydon as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Planning Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Electronic Meeting Participation Policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)