Greene County public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a large-scale rezoning request and a special use permit for a home business. The body will also conduct a work session on the Ruckersville Area Plan.

• Rezone request by 33E Greene, LLC for 172 acres on Spotswood Trail and Carpenters Mill Road from Senior Residential to Planned Unit Development
• Special use permit request for a commercial bakery at 3923 Celt Road (Javan and Nora Esh)
• Work session on the Ruckersville Area Plan 2022
• Ruckersville Advisory Committee agenda and packet review
• Update on development activity

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a 172-acre Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a special use permit for a home bakery. The commission also recommended approval of the draft Ruckersville Area Plan with a specific timeline update.

• Recommended approval of RZ#22-005 to rezone 172 acres from Senior Residential to Planned Unit Development (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP#22-005 for a home commercial bakery at 3923 Celt Road with five conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of the draft Ruckersville Area Plan with a timeline key update changing (L-T) Long Range to (L-R) Long Range

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors met to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position. The interviews were held in a closed meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Entered closed meeting to interview County Administrator candidates (5-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted public business was discussed in closed session (5-0)

School Board

The agenda for the Greene County School Board meeting on December 14, 2022, is provided as a link to the school district's website. No specific agenda items are listed in the text provided.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a supplemental budget appropriation and a rezoning request for 8.84 acres on Seminole Trail. The body will also discuss employee performance bonuses and the readoption of the Emergency Operation Plan.

• Public hearing for supplemental appropriation of $5,461,659.19 to the FY2023 budget
• Public hearing to rezone 8.84 acres from A-1 to B-3 at 8587 and 8591 Seminole Trail
• Tax refund requests totaling $15,697.92 for real estate, personal property, and tourism occupancy taxes
• Proposed ordinance to allow performance bonuses for employees
• Authorization to apply for FY22 FEMA SAFER hiring grant for fire fighters

The Board approved a $5.46M supplemental appropriation for the FY 2023 budget and adopted an ordinance allowing employee performance bonuses. Other key actions included approving a rezoning request for Dean Family, LLC and authorizing a contract for a county-wide pay study.

• Approved $5,461,659.19 supplemental appropriation for FY 2023 budget (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing employee performance bonuses and selected 'Option 18' for payout (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 8.84 acres at 8587 and 8591 Seminole Trail from A-1 to B-3 (5-0)
• Authorized Interim County Administrator to execute pay study contract up to $50,000 (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to execute contract with SL Williamson for water treatment plant access road (5-0)
• Approved resolution to request VRA approval for transition of operations away from RSA (5-0)
• Authorized grant application with Route 33 Holdings for Septic Local Partner Program (5-0)
• Reappointed John McCloskey to Planning Commission and Andrea Wilkinson to TJ PDistrict Commission (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The agenda lists a call to order, a closed meeting, and adjournment.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a retreat to discuss general county topics. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.

• County Administrator search
• Budget priorities for FY 23-24
• Pay study and salary adjustment options
• Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance issues
• Capital Improvements Planning

The Board conducted a retreat to discuss long-term financial management, public safety needs, and economic development. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on identifying issues and setting priorities for the Interim County Administrator.

• Scheduled a closed meeting for December 7 at 3:00 p.m. regarding the county administrator search
• Requested Interim County Administrator focus on staffing, pay study, RSA transition, and budget process

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for a parcel in Ruckersville and proposed regulations for short-term rentals.

• Rezone request by Dean Family, LLC for 8.84 acres at 8587 & 8591 Seminole Trail from A-1 to B-3 (RZ#22-004)
• Proposed ordinance revision to Article 16-25 regarding short-term rental registry and enforcement (OR#22-003)
• Comprehensive Plan work session on the Transportation Chapter

The commission recommended approving a rezoning request for a parcel on Seminole Trail from agricultural to business highway and high intensity. The body also held a work session on the Comprehensive Plan's transportation chapter and discussed a proposed short-term rental registry.

• Recommended approval of RZ#22-004 to rezone 8.84 acres at 8587 & 8591 Seminole Trail from A-1 (Agricultural) to B-3 (Business) (4-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will review departmental reports and subcommittee updates. Discussion items include a draft ice and cold water rescue policy and the Knox Box program and policy.

• Draft Ice/Cold Water Rescue Policy
• Knox Box Program/Policy
• Training Facility Update
• Recruitment and Retention Update
• Reports from Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications Center, and volunteer fire companies

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to review and adopt the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2023/2024. The body will also consider financing for vehicles and a loader, as well as a proposed ordinance for personal property tax rebates.

• Public hearing for the fiscal year 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed ordinance to provide rebates for qualifying vehicles assessed in FY2022
• Resolution to authorize financing for the purchase of vehicles and a loader
• Approval for purchase of additional vehicles for School Resource Officers
• Approval of the 2023 Legislative Program

The Board of Supervisors approved the long-term Capital Improvement Plan and the 2023 Legislative Program. They also authorized financing for new county vehicles and landfill equipment. Additionally, the Board approved the creation of an EMS Auxiliary Program.

• Approved FY 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Legislative Program (4-0)
• Approved lease purchase for vehicles up to $795,000 (4-0)
• Approved lease purchase for landfill loader up to $185,000 (4-0)
• Approved Greene County EMS Auxiliary Program (4-0)
• Authorized VDOT to conduct speed study on Gilbert Road (4-0)
• Authorized execution of DHCD MOU for broadband project (4-0)
• Modified 2022 meeting schedule to include Nov 29 retreat (4-0)

School Board

The agenda for the November 9, 2022, Greene County School Board meeting is provided only as a link to an external document. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss sewer capacity in Ruckersville and review a staff study from the Sheriff. The body is also deciding on the appropriation of two grants and several board appointments.

• Resolution for additional sewer capacity for the Ruckersville growth area
• Appropriation of $176,175 for the School Resource Officer Grant
• Appropriation of $7,500 for the Sentara Cares Grant for Parks and Recreation
• Mutual release of temporary ground lease with the Town of Stanardsville
• Sheriff staff study presentation and resolution

The Board of Supervisors authorized the procurement of a consulting firm to conduct a pay and classification study to address salary and compensation issues. Other key actions included approving a medical director contract and increasing sewer capacity in the Corner Store growth area.

• Approved procurement of a consulting firm for a county-wide pay and classification study (4-0)
• Authorized contract with Dr. Jacob Mace as Operational Medical Director for $30,000 per year (4-0)
• Approved use of cash proffer funds to increase sewer pump station capacity in the Corner Store growth area (4-0)
• Approved $176,175 appropriation for School Resource Officer Grant (4-0)
• Approved $7,500 appropriation for Sentara Cares Grant for Parks & Recreation (4-0)
• Approved mutual release of temporary ground lease with the Town of Stanardsville (4-0)
• Approved use of part-time funds to hire a cleaning crew for the Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Reappointed Steve Bowman as a non-voting member to Jaunt (4-0, 1 abstain)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Emergency Services Advisory Board is conducting a public workshop to hold discussions with various county public safety departments. The meeting includes scheduled time for EMS, emergency communications, fire, and sheriff's office representatives.

• Emergency Medical Services Department discussion
• Emergency Communications Center discussion
• Fire Department discussion with Stanardsville, Ruckersville, and Dyke chiefs
• Greene County Sheriff's Office discussion
• Citizen Member discussion with Steve Catalano

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a budget amendment to fund the refinancing of a water supply project and public safety radio equipment. The meeting includes several resolutions to appropriate funds and ratify administrative contracts.

• Public hearing to amend FY22 budget for water supply and treatment project and public safety radio equipment refinancing
• Resolution to appropriate $652,798.85 from state/federal governments and private donations for carryover programs
• Resolution to appropriate $6,495.00 for Animal Shelter donations
• Resolution to ratify the contract of the Interim County Administrator
• Appointment of a member to the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission’s Regional Transit Governance Study steering Committee

The Board held a public hearing and unanimously approved a budget amendment to refinance a lease revenue bond for the water supply and treatment project and the public safety radio equipment lease purchase agreement. The amendment adjusts the aggregate appropriation by $20,335,682.14, which exceeds 1% of the FY22 adopted budget. The Board also appointed James Tsikerdanos to the Piedmont Workforce Development Board and Dale Herring to the TJPDC Regional Transit Governance Steering Committee. No substantive decisions were made on the Sheriff's pay raise request or the personal property tax surplus credit, which remain under discussion.

• Approved $20.3M budget amendment for bond refinancing (5-0)
• Appointed James Tsikerdanos to Piedmont Workforce Development Board (5-0)
• Appointed Dale Herring to TJPDC Regional Transit Governance Steering Committee (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, interim county administrator contract ratification, and fund acceptance (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting to discuss personnel, legal matters (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding property leases to Twin Lakes Homeowners Association and Greene Commons, LLC. The Board will also consider abandoning a portion of Jennings Loop and amending the budget to include Greene County Water & Sewer operations.

• Public hearing on leasing public property to Twin Lakes Homeowners Association
• Public hearing on leasing public property to Greene Commons, LLC
• Public hearing on abandoning a portion of Jennings Loop
• Public hearing to amend the budget for Greene County Water & Sewer operations
• First review of a draft Tourist Lodging Registry and sign ordinance revisions

The Board accepted the resignation of County Administrator Mark Taylor with a 30-day notice and appointed Brenda Garton as Interim County Administrator effective October 3, 2022. The Board also approved a $1.92 million budget amendment for the new water and sewer department, a lease of FEMA-acquired land to Twin Lakes HOA, and a three-year lease of the Greene Commons pavilion to Greene Commons Inc. A resolution was passed to send a draft short-term rental registry ordinance to the Planning Commission for a public hearing.

• Accepted resignation of County Administrator Mark Taylor with 30-day notice (5-0)
• Appointed Brenda Garton as Interim County Administrator effective Oct 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $1,924,708 budget amendment for water and sewer department operations (5-0)
• Approved 75-year lease of FEMA-acquired property at 437 Geranium Road to Twin Lakes HOA (5-0)
• Approved 3-year lease of Greene Commons pavilion and stage to Greene Commons Inc. (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of 206.92 feet of Jennings Loop (Route 645) (5-0)
• Approved resolution to send draft short-term rental registry ordinance to Planning Commission for public hearing (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Planning Commission to review and update sign ordinance (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a work session for the Comprehensive Plan. This includes a bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure assessment and a review of the Education chapter.

• Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure assessment presented by Isabella O'Brien
• Review of the Education chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
• Ruckersville Advisory Committee report
• Town of Stanardsville information
• Development activity update

The Greene County Planning Commission held a work session focused on updates to the comprehensive plan, including a bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure assessment for Stanardsville and a presentation on the education chapter. No public hearings or old/new business were conducted. The commission approved the August 17, 2022 minutes unanimously (5-0).

• Approved August 17, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will receive departmental reports and updates on training facilities and recruitment. Members will also discuss a draft policy regarding Ice/Cold Water Rescue.

• Draft Ice/Cold Water Rescue Policy
• Training Facility Update
• Recruitment and Retention Update
• Departmental reports from Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications Center, and EMS

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on Seminole Trail. The meeting also includes a vote on supplemental funding for the CSA Program and several departmental presentations.

• Public hearing for Watts of VA, LLC to rezone 0.56 acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to B-3 (Business Highway and High Intensity) on Seminole Trail (RZ#22-003)
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $266,747.00 for the CSA Program
• First review of Public Property lease and MOU with Greene Commons, LLC
• First review of Public Property lease and MOU with Twin Lakes Homeowners Association
• Letter of Support for Safe Streets for All Grant Application with Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission

The Board approved a rezoning request from Watts of VA, LLC to change a 0.56-acre parcel on Seminole Trail from A-1 Agricultural to B-3 Business Highway and High Intensity, allowing for a future MedExpress. The Board also approved a consent agenda including a $266,747 supplemental appropriation for the CSA Program, and a letter of support for a Safe Streets grant application. The meeting included a closed session for legal and property matters, and several informational presentations.

• Approved rezoning of 0.56-acre parcel on Seminole Trail from A-1 to B-3 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $266,747 supplemental appropriation for CSA Program (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Safe Streets grant application with TJPDC (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for real property and legal consultation (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing Tourism Bylaws item (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding two requests for tourist lodging special use permits. The meeting also includes several resolutions to appropriate grant funds and school nutrition program funding.

• Public hearing for tourist lodging at 215 Mulberry Drive, Stanardsville
• Public hearing for amended permit at 426 Mountain Laurel Pass to add 12 cabins, 4 tiny houses, and a pool
• Appropriation of $645,896.99 for the National School Lunch Program for FY2022
• Appropriation of $456,338.45 for the National School Breakfast Program for FY2022
• Appropriation of $45,000.00 for the Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant

The Board of Supervisors denied two Special Use Permits for tourist lodging. The first, for a second tourist dwelling on a 2.84-acre parcel at 215 Mulberry Drive, was denied unanimously. The second, for an expansion at Lydia Mountain including 12 cabins, four tiny houses, and a pool on 122.8 acres at 426 Mountain Laurel Pass, was denied 4-1. The Board also approved a consent agenda accepting over $1.4 million in grants and fund transfers, and approved a letter of support for a broadband grant application.

• Denied Special Use Permit for second tourist lodging dwelling at 215 Mulberry Drive (unanimous vote).
• Denied amended Special Use Permit for expansion at Lydia Mountain, 426 Mountain Laurel Pass (4-1 vote; Herring dissented).
• Approved consent agenda including acceptance of $6,000 Parks & Rec grant, $45,000 Domestic Violence grant, $1,228 Law Enforcement grant, and $82,155 contingency fund transfer.
• Approved appropriations totaling over $1.2 million for school nutrition programs (National School Lunch, Breakfast, Summer Food, etc.).
• Approved $75,000 carryover for Sheriff/E911 equipment console replacement.
• Approved letter of support for 2023 VATI broadband application, committing up to $80,000 match if grant awarded.
• Discussed potential increase to transient occupancy tax rate, with possible earmark for public safety; no decision made.
• Heard public comments on audio equipment issues, employee health insurance, and zoning questions.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Solid Waste chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a parcel in Ruckersville.

• Public hearing for RZ#22-003: request by Watts of VA, LLC to rezone 0.56 acres on Seminole Trail from A-1 (Agriculture) to B-3 (Business Highway and High Intensity)
• Comprehensive Plan work session regarding the Solid Waste chapter

The Greene County Planning Commission recommended approval of RZ#22-003, rezoning a 0.56-acre parcel on Seminole Trail from A-1 (Agricultural) to B-3 (Business) with a 5-0 vote. The commission also approved the July 20, 2022 minutes with minor corrections. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a work session on the solid waste chapter of the comprehensive plan and updates on other planning matters.

• Recommended approval of RZ#22-003, rezoning 0.56 acres on Seminole Trail from A-1 to B-3 (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2022 minutes with minor corrections (5-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will receive departmental reports from local fire companies, EMS, and the Sheriff's Office. Members will discuss updates regarding a training facility, recruitment and retention, and mile markers.

• Training Facility Update
• Recruitment and Retention Update
• Mile Marker Update
• RSA Update
• Reports from Dyke, Ruckersville, and Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Departments

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding noise exceptions, vehicle debris, and the creation of a County Water and Sewer Department. The meeting includes a consent agenda to appropriate various state, insurance, and donation funds.

• Public hearing to create a Greene County Water and Sewer Department following withdrawal from Rapidan Service Authority
• Appropriation of $185,341.00 for RSA litigation legal fees
• Appropriation of $100,000.00 in ARPA funds to the Town of Stanardsville
• Public hearing on ordinance regulating debris and trash escaping from vehicles or trailers
• Public hearing to amend noise ordinance exceptions for public improvements and facilities

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Greene County's withdrawal from the Rapidan Service Authority (RSA) and the associated Withdrawal and Transition Agreement. The agreement transfers RSA assets to Greene County, includes a one-time payment of $1,350,000 to Greene, and releases both parties from liability. The board also entered a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved resolution for withdrawal from Rapidan Service Authority and transition agreement (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting to discuss candidates for Building Official and Water & Sewer positions (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting discussions were lawful (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of previous meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan regarding housing and water supply. Public hearings are scheduled for two tourist lodging requests in Greene County and a proposed zoning ordinance change in the Town of Stanardsville.

• Amendment request for tourist lodging at 426 Mountain Laurel Pass to add a pool, 12 cabins, 4 tiny houses, and a pavilion
• Special use permit request for tourist lodging at 215 Mulberry Drive, Stanardsville
• Proposed ordinance change (OR#22-001) to allow goats, sheep, horses, cows, poultry, bees, and rabbits in various residential districts in the Town of Stanardsville
• Comprehensive Plan work session on Water Supply and Wastewater and Housing

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will meet to receive updates from emergency service departments and subcommittees. Discussions include training facilities, recruitment and retention, and call types.

• Training Facility Update
• Recruitment and Retention discussion
• Mile Marker Update
• Call Types discussion
• Reports from Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications Center, and local fire and EMS agencies

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for a convenience store and a revision to the Zoning Ordinance for agricultural meat processing. The meeting also includes funding appropriations for dog sterilization and carryover programs.

• Public hearing on rezoning TMP numbers 60C-(A)-25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 from B-2 to B-3 for a convenience store with fuel pumps
• Public hearing to include Agricultural Meat Processing Facilities in Zoning Ordinance Article 4, A-1
• Resolution to appropriate $80,000.00 for carryover programs
• Resolution to appropriate $531.44 for dog sterilization
• First review of draft Litter and Noise Ordinances and a Purchasing Policy

The Board approved a rezoning request from Milestone Partners, LLC and Haney Family Holdings, LLC to change five parcels totaling approximately 3.5 acres at the intersection of Seminole Trail and Spotswood Trail in Ruckersville from B-2 to B-3 for a convenience store with fuel pumps, despite opposition from local business owners. The Board also approved a zoning ordinance revision to allow agricultural meat processing facilities in the A-1 Agricultural District, and approved a $75,000 contract with WW Associates for water supply project pre-work.

• Approved rezoning of 5 parcels (TMP# 60C-(A)-25-29) from B-2 to B-3 for convenience store with fuel pumps (4-1, Heflin dissenting)
• Approved zoning ordinance revision to permit agricultural meat processing facilities in A-1 district with performance standards (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 contract with WW Associates for water supply project pre-work (5-0)
• Reappointed Steve Catalano to Emergency Services Advisory Board for 1-year term (5-0)
• Reappointed Angela Hawkins to Board of Equalization for 3-year term (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $531.44 for dog sterilization and $80,000 for carryover programs (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting to discuss personnel matters (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting discussions were lawful (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on the budget process and a public meeting. The session includes public hearings regarding a land use request for a property in Stanardsville.

• Public hearing for request to rezone 40 acres at 514 Celt Road from R-1 Residential to A-1 Agricultural
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for 144 units of tourist lodging, restaurant, pool, spa, and meeting facility at 514 Celt Road
• Approval of reassessment contract with Pearson's Appraisal
• Resolution to approve the Secondary Six Year Plan
• Budget process work session

The Board approved a rezone of 40 acres at 514 Celt Road from R-1 Residential to A-1 Agricultural (3-2) and approved a Special Use Permit for a 144-unit tourist lodging resort with accessory restaurant, pool, spa, and meeting facility (3-2). The Board also approved a $123,000 reassessment contract with Pearson's Appraisal (3-2), appointed Martha Ledford to the library board, and directed the County Administrator to exercise the option to purchase property from Feeding Greene, Inc.

• Approved rezone of 40 acres at 514 Celt Road from R-1 to A-1 (3-2)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 144-unit tourist lodging with accessory uses (3-2)
• Approved $123,000 reassessment contract with Pearson's Appraisal (3-2)
• Appointed Martha Ledford to Jefferson Madison Regional Library Board (5-0)
• Directed County Administrator to exercise option to purchase property from Feeding Greene, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a and c, including Secondary Six Year Plan (5-0)
• Directed switch of Public Officials Liability Insurance policy to VACorp
• Entered closed meeting for personnel, litigation, and legal matters (5-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will receive departmental reports and updates on emergency services operations. Discussion items include training facilities, recruitment, and mutual aid.

• Training Facility Update
• Recruitment and Retention
• Mile Marker Update
• Geranium Road Training
• Barboursville Volunteer Fire Company Automatic Mutual Aid

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan's Parks and Recreation section. Public hearings are scheduled for two rezoning requests in Ruckersville and on Celt Road. The body will also hold a work session regarding a proposed small-scale agriculture ordinance for the Town of Stanardsville.

• Rezone request for 4.63 acres at Seminole Trail and Spotswood Trail from B-2 to B-3 for a convenience store with fuel pumps (RZ#22-001)
• Rezone request for 40 acres at 514 Celt Road from R-1 to A-1 (RZ22-002)
• Special use permit request for 144 units of tourist lodging, restaurant, pool, spa, and meeting facility at 514 Celt Road (SUP22-003)
• Work session on small scale agriculture ordinance in the Town of Stanardsville
• Comprehensive Plan work session regarding Parks and Recreation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to appropriate the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and hold a public hearing on the Secondary Six Year Improvement Plan for 2023-2028. The body will also consider funding agreements and a noise ordinance waiver request from VDOT.

• Appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Appropriation of $357,664.03 in CARES Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funding
• Public hearing on the Secondary Six Year Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2023-2028
• VDOT request for a noise ordinance waiver
• Agreement regarding VATI 2022 funding between Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, Firefly, and Greene County

The Board unanimously approved a concurrent resolution with Orange and Madison counties to withdraw Greene from the Rapidan Service Authority, including a transition agreement. The Board also approved the FY2023 budget of $97,168,587 with a 3-2 vote, and authorized the County Administrator to execute communications tower leases. Several other items were approved, including a VDOT noise ordinance waiver and a broadband agreement.

• Approved withdrawal from Rapidan Service Authority (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 budget of $97,168,587 (3-2)
• Authorized County Administrator to execute communications tower leases (5-0)
• Approved Secondary Six Year Improvement Plan FY23-28 (5-0)
• Approved VATI broadband agreement with TJPDC and Firefly (5-0)
• Approved MOU with JAUNT (5-0)
• Granted VDOT waiver of noise ordinance for Route 29/33 project (5-0)
• Approved resolution opposing library name change (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on ordinances to establish fees for DUI incident responses and a $25.00 jail processing fee. The meeting also includes requests for ARPA funding for an ambulance and stormwater improvements.

• Public hearing on ordinance for DUI incident response reimbursement fees
• Public hearing on $25.00 processing fee for individuals processed into jail
• Public hearing to update penalties for dogs running at large
• Resolution to increase Solid Waste Facility fees
• ARPA funding requests for an ambulance and Stanardsville Streetscape Project stormwater improvements

The Board approved several items, including a $335,999 ARPA-funded ambulance purchase, a new $350 DUI response fee ordinance, a $25 jail processing fee, a solid waste fee increase, and a $100,000 ARPA grant to the Town of Stanardsville. The general reassessment contract was tabled for further research, and the JAUNT MOU was deferred for revisions. The Board also discussed the personal property tax surplus issue, noting no immediate action is possible.

• Approved $335,999 ARPA funding for ambulance purchase (5-0)
• Approved ordinance assessing $350 DUI response fee (5-0)
• Approved ordinance assessing $25 jail processing fee (5-0)
• Approved solid waste fee increase effective July 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 ARPA grant to Town of Stanardsville for stormwater (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Rangeland Archery (4-1, Durrer dissenting)
• Tabled general reassessment contract for research (5-0)
• Appointed Alexander Rico Vidales to Rivanna River Basin Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Regional Housing Plan and a public hearing regarding an ordinance revision. The proposed change would allow Agricultural Meat Processing Facilities by right in the Agricultural District subject to specific performance standards.

• Regional Housing Plan presentation
• Ordinance revision OR#22-004 for Agricultural Meat Processing Facilities
• Ruckersville Advisory Committee agenda review
• Development activity update

The Greene County Planning Commission held a public hearing on ordinance revision OR#22-004, which would allow Agricultural Meat Processing Facilities by right in the A-1 Agricultural District with performance standards. No public comments were made, and the commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval. The commission also approved the April 20, 2022 Town of Stanardsville minutes and discussed updating housing statistics in the comprehensive plan.

• Recommended approval of ordinance revision OR#22-004 for Agricultural Meat Processing Facilities (4-0)
• Approved April 20, 2022 Town of Stanardsville minutes (4-0)
• Requested updated housing market statistics for comprehensive plan chapter

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Greene County Emergency Services Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely routine, consisting of consent items, departmental reports from fire, EMS, and communications agencies, and updates on ongoing projects like training facilities and hydrant issues. No major votes or new policy decisions are listed; the board will hear reports and discuss old and new business items.

• Consent agenda: approval of April 19, 2022 minutes
• Departmental reports from Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications Center, volunteer fire companies, EMS, and CERT
• Old business: recruitment and retention, RSA hydrant update, mile marker update, Geranium Road training, Knox Box draft, Barboursville automatic mutual aid
• New business: call types discussion
• Next meeting set for June 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a closed meeting at 5:30 p.m., then reconvene in open session at 6:30 p.m. to adopt the FY 22-23 budget, consider ARPA funding requests for an ambulance and stormwater improvements, and approve several resolutions accepting federal funds. The agenda also includes updates on the Firefly rural internet project and VDOT presentations.

• Adoption of Greene County Budget for FY 22-23
• ARPA funding request for purchase of an ambulance
• ARPA funding request for stormwater improvements for Stanardsville Streetscape Project
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $26,119.94 (CARES Act ESSER)
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $99,750.00 (ARPA ECF)

The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY 2022-2023 budget of $97,168,587 (3-2, with Heflin and Lamb voting no) and approved the terms for Greene County's withdrawal from the Rapidan Service Authority, including a $1.35M cash payment and transfer of RSA assets in the county. The Board also appointed Rachel Clancy to the Economic Development Authority, Robbie Morris to the PVCC Board, and reappointed Robert Murphy to the Jefferson Area Board for Aging. Two ARPA funding requests—for an ambulance and for stormwater improvements—were tabled until May 24.

• Adopted FY23 budget of $97,168,587 (3-2)
• Approved terms for withdrawal from Rapidan Service Authority, including $1.35M payment and asset transfer
• Appointed Rachel Clancy to Economic Development Authority for 4-year term
• Appointed Robbie Morris to Piedmont Virginia Community College Board for 4-year term
• Reappointed Robert Murphy to Jefferson Area Board for Aging for 2-year term
• Approved consent agenda accepting $26,119.94 CARES, $99,750 ECF, and $113,088 CARES funds
• Approved James River Buffer Program agreement with Department of Forestry
• Tabled ARPA ambulance purchase request and stormwater funding request until May 24

Planning Commission

The Greene County Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan's broadband element and discuss a proposed ordinance revision on agricultural meat processing in A-1 zoning. A public hearing on a special use permit amendment for tourist lodging at 426 Mountain Laurel Pass has been deferred by the applicant. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and updates.

• Broadband Comprehensive Plan Review
• Agricultural meat processing in A-1 zoning discussion
• Deferred: SUP#22-002 for tourist lodging amendment (pool, 12 cabins, 4 tiny houses, pavilion) at 426 Mountain Laurel Pass
• Town of Stanardsville: small scale agriculture ordinance work session

The Greene County Planning Commission held work sessions on the broadband chapter of the comprehensive plan and a proposed ordinance revision for agricultural meat processing in A-1 zoning. The public hearing for Bruce Shifflett's special use permit amendment was deferred by the applicant until July 20, 2022. The commission approved the March 16, 2022 minutes as written.

• Approved March 16, 2022 minutes as written (5-0)
• Deferred SUP#22-002 public hearing to July 20, 2022 (applicant request)
• Recommended changes to broadband chapter goals and implementation strategies
• Recommended additional detail on facility size and screening buffer for meat processing ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and 2022 tax rates, then vote on adopting them. They will also consider a lease financing arrangement with the Economic Development Authority and reallocating Sheriff's Office funds for a new dispatcher. The meeting includes a closed session and consent agenda items accepting various grants and donations.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2022-2023 budget
• Public hearing and adoption of 2022 tax rates
• Resolution to set personal property tax relief percentage for 2022
• Public hearing on lease financing with Economic Development Authority (equipment lease and reservoir bond)
• Approve $23,500 grant for green infrastructure master plan (pocket park at Visitor Center)

The Board authorized a not-to-exceed $14,150,000 lease revenue bond (Series 2022) for the White Run Reservoir project, refinancing the 2020 bond anticipation note and funding additional project costs. The Board also approved a lease purchase agreement (Series 2022) with Webster Bank to refinance the Motorola public safety radio system lease. Tax rates for 2022 were adopted as advertised with no increase, and the personal property tax relief rate was set at 31.2%.

• Authorized $14,150,000 lease revenue bond (Series 2022) for reservoir project (5-0)
• Authorized lease purchase agreement (Series 2022) with Webster Bank for radio system refinance (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 tax rates as advertised, no increase (5-0)
• Set personal property tax relief rate at 31.2% (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of Sheriff's Office funds for full-time E911 dispatcher (5-0)
• Appointed Dawn Gillette to Community Policy Management Team (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda accepting grants and donations totaling $65,373.60 (5-0)
• Agreed to hold public hearing on solid waste rate increase in May (5-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Greene County Emergency Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine updates and old business items, including a modified response plan, recruitment and retention efforts, fire staffing options, and a training facility. The agenda is largely procedural, with departmental reports and communications from the chair and vice chair.

• Modified Response Plan (Meador)
• Recruitment and Retention (Clay)
• Fire Staffing Options (Bowman)
• Training Facility (Bowman)
• Departmental reports from Sheriff's Office, Emergency Communications Center, volunteer fire companies, EMS, and CERT

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a special use permit for a tourist lodging development and on establishing new polling places. The consent agenda includes acceptance of state and federal funds for various departments. The meeting also includes a closed session and matters from the public.

• Public hearing for special use permit for 144 tourist lodging units with restaurant, pool, spa, and meeting facility on Dyke Road and Mutton Hollow Road
• Public hearing to amend County Code Chapter 35 to establish polling place at PVCC Giuseppe Center, 222 Main Street, Stanardsville, and Central Absentee Precinct at Voter Registrar's Office, 32 Stanard Street
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $76,651 in state funds for Department of Social Services
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $93,453.13 for CARES Act/GEER funding
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $28,956 for Department of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Supervisors denied a special use permit for the proposed Sojourner glamping resort, a 144-unit tourist lodging facility with a restaurant, pool, spa, and meeting facility on Dyke Road and Mutton Hollow Road. The denial was based on concerns about traffic impacts, water usage, the number of sites, and neighborhood character change. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including fund appropriations and a polling place change.

• Denied SUP #21-007 for Sojourner glamping resort (4-1)
• Approved $76,651 for Social Services state funds
• Approved $981 for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
• Approved $28,956 for Parks & Recreation
• Approved $93,453.13 for CARES/GEER funding
• Approved polling place at PVCC Giuseppe Center and absentee precinct at Voter Registrar's Office
• Adopted Older Americans Month proclamation for May 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed meeting, then an open session with public hearings on a special use permit for a large tourist lodging development and on establishing new polling places. The consent agenda includes accepting several state and federal grants totaling over $199,000. The meeting is largely procedural, with no other major action items listed.

• Special use permit for 144 tourist lodging units with restaurant, pool, spa, and meeting facility on Dyke Road and Mutton Hollow Road
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 35 to establish polling place at PVCC Giuseppe Center, 222 Main Street, Stanardsville
• Public hearing to establish Central Absentee Precinct at Voter Registrar's Office, 32 Stanard Street, Stanardsville
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $76,651 in state funds for Department of Social Services
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $93,453.13 for CARES Act GEER funding

The Greene County Board of Supervisors denied a special use permit (SUP #21-007) for the proposed Sojourner glamping resort, a 144-unit tourist lodging facility with restaurant, pool, spa, and meeting space on Dyke Road and Mutton Hollow Road. The 4-1 vote cited concerns about traffic impacts, water usage, number of sites, and neighborhood character change. The board also approved consent agenda items including fund appropriations and a polling place change for the Stanardsville precinct.

• Denied special use permit for 144-unit Sojourner glamping resort (4-1)
• Approved $76,651 in additional state funds for Social Services
• Approved $981 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
• Approved $28,956 additional funds for Parks & Recreation
• Approved $93,453.13 CARES Act/GEER funding
• Adopted Older Americans Month proclamation for May 2022
• Approved polling place change to PVCC Giuseppe Center and Central Absentee Precinct at Voter Registrar's Office
• Approved minutes from March 1 and March 10, 2022 meetings

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting solely to attend a public hearing on the RSA facility fee. The board will convene at 2:15 p.m., then move to the hearing at 6:30 p.m. in the PVCC Giuseppe Center. No other business is on the agenda.

• Attend RSA Facility Fee Public Hearing
• Hearing at PVCC Giuseppe Center, 222 Main Street, Stanardsville, VA

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Woodpark, LLC and Dean Collier, LLC to rezone property on Spotswood Trail and Carpenters Mill Road from Senior Residential (SR) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) with proffers. The board will also take action on consent agenda items, including accepting $10,000 for Parks & Recreation and authorizing a right-of-way easement with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. Presentations include tobacco prevention initiatives, Jaunt transit update, PVCC HVAC renovation, and Smart Scale.

• Rezone request from SR to PUD with proffers for phasing, unit types, design standards, amenities, and cash proffers (Spotswood Trail/Carpenters Mill Rd)
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $10,000 for Greene County Parks & Recreation on the Go
• Authorization to execute right-of-way easement agreement with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for tower site at Sheriff's Office
• Presentation on public health tobacco prevention using tobacco tax revenue (UVA students)
• PVCC Giuseppe Center HVAC renovation resolution and draft lease addendum

The Board denied a rezoning request from Woodpark LLC/Dean Collier LLC (now Route 33 Holdings) to change 600 dwelling units from Senior Restricted to Planned Unit Development, citing traffic and public safety concerns. The Board also appointed Chastity Hall to the Social Services Board, reappointed Sheriff Steve Smith to the James River Alcohol Safety Action Program, approved a $10,000 grant for Parks & Recreation, and agreed to pay an additional 8% of employee health insurance increases at a cost of $161,784.

• Denied rezone from SR to PUD for Wood Park (4-2)
• Appointed Chastity Hall to Social Services Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Sheriff Steve Smith to James River ASAP (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 grant for Parks & Recreation On the Go (5-0)
• Authorized right-of-way easement with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (5-0)
• Allowed PVCC to replace HVAC at Giuseppe Center (5-0)
• Agreed to pay 8% of health insurance increase, $161,784 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Bruce Shifflett to amend a special use permit. The proposed changes include adding a pool, twelve cabins, four tiny houses, and one pavilion on approximately 122.8 acres.

• Public Hearing: SUP#22-002 for tourist lodging at 426 Mountain Laurel Pass
• Proposed addition of 12 cabins, 4 tiny houses, a pool, and one pavilion
• Work Session topics: Broadband, Emergency Services, and Water and Wastewater

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Bruce Shifflett's request to amend a special use permit for tourist lodging, adding a pool, twelve cabins, four tiny houses, and one pavilion at 426 Mountain Laurel Pass. No decision was recorded in the minutes; the item was part of the public hearing agenda.

• Held public hearing on SUP#22-002 for tourist lodging amendment at 426 Mountain Laurel Pass

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a budget workshop to review the budget process schedule and discuss draft financial policies. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom, with public comments accepted by email or by raising a hand during the meeting.

• Budget process schedule review
• Draft financial policies discussion

The Board unanimously directed the County Administrator to develop a comprehensive budget process plan and schedule, to be presented at the May 10 meeting. The plan will include a review of county priorities, evaluation of budget initiatives, revenue/expense trend analysis, projections, capital project funding plans, and a timeline with public participation. The Board also discussed employee health insurance cost increases and agreed to explore options to hold employees harmless, but took no formal action on that matter.

• Removed Financial Policies Discussion from agenda (unanimous)
• Directed County Administrator to create budget process plan and schedule for May 10 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to add Jaunt budget presentation to March 22 agenda (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget work session and regular meeting. They will consider resolutions to advertise tax rates and the budget, hold a public hearing on moving a polling place, and discuss a zoning ordinance amendment for an agricultural meat processing facility. The meeting also includes a closed session and several consent agenda items.

• Resolution to advertise tax rates
• Resolution to advertise budget
• Public hearing on moving Ruckersville polling place to Holiday Inn Express at 5920 Seminole Trail
• Resolution of intent to amend zoning ordinance for agricultural meat processing facility
• Appropriation of $5,300 ARPA funds for Granicus hardware upgrade and $22,535.80 for key fob system at Courthouse Complex

The Board unanimously authorized advertising the FY23 tax rates and proposed budget, and approved consent agenda items including ARPA fund appropriations and a new Animal Shelter roof. It also approved moving the Ruckersville polling place to the Holiday Inn Express and a resolution of intent to amend the zoning ordinance for agricultural meat processing facilities. The Board discussed but took no final action on updating elderly/disabled tax exemptions.

• Authorized advertisement of FY23 tax rates as presented (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of proposed FY23 budget as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $5,300 ARPA for Granicus hardware and $22,535.80 ARPA for key fob system (5-0)
• Approved new roof on Animal Shelter building (5-0)
• Approved moving Ruckersville polling place to Holiday Inn Express at 5920 Seminole Trail (5-0)
• Approved resolution of intent to amend zoning ordinance for agricultural meat processing facilities (5-0)
• Authorized staff to order all vehicles proposed in FY23 budget (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting for legal consultation on RSA litigation (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors is holding a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming budget with elected officials and department heads, including the Sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney, Treasurer, Clerk of Court, Commissioner of Revenue, and School Superintendent. The County Administrator will present the budget, followed by general discussion.

• Budget discussion with Sheriff Steve Smith
• Budget discussion with Commonwealth's Attorney Win Consolvo
• Budget discussion with Treasurer Stephanie Deal
• Budget discussion with Clerk of Circuit Court Susan Duckworth
• School Board budget presentation by Dr. Andrea Whitmarsh

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed meeting at 2:30 p.m. followed by an open session at approximately 3:30 p.m. The board will consider consent agenda items including accepting a $3,208.90 bulletproof vest grant for the Sheriff's Office and a $280,035 hazard mitigation grant for the Geranium Road property project. Action items include approving meeting room upgrades, designating ARPA funds for the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Department, and approving a key fob system for the Courthouse, all using ARPA funds. The board will also discuss a fence request for Greene Commons.

• Accept $3,208.90 OJP Bulletproof Vest Grant for Sheriff's Office
• Accept $280,035 Hazard Mitigation Grant for Geranium Road property project
• Approve meeting room upgrades using ARPA funds (quotes from Granicus, RTW AV, Dell)
• Designate ARPA funds for Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Department
• Approve key fob system for Courthouse using ARPA funds

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved using $18,439.77 in ARPA funds for meeting room audio/visual upgrades, with the yearly Granicus charges to be paid from the operating budget instead. The Board also approved $28,571.74 in ARPA funds for the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Department to offset pandemic-related donation losses, and approved a key fob security system for the Courthouse using ARPA funds. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $18,439.77 in ARPA funds for meeting room AV upgrades, excluding yearly Granicus charges which will come from the operating budget.
• Approved $28,571.74 in ARPA funds for the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Department to mitigate COVID-19 economic impacts.
• Approved using ARPA funds to install a key fob access and security system at the Courthouse.
• Approved the consent agenda, including accepting a $3,208.90 Bulletproof Vest Grant and a $280,035.00 Hazard Mitigation Grant.
• Reappointed Matt Sweetanos and Paul Reickart to the Economic Development Authority for four-year terms ending March 1, 2026.
• Reappointed Dumisile Martin to the JABA Advisory Council for a four-year term ending January 31, 2026.
• Approved a request from Greene Commons to install a fence along Main Street at their expense.
• Approved the agenda as presented and entered into a closed meeting for personnel and legal matters.

Planning Commission

The Greene County Planning Commission is holding a work session to review redline drafts and final drafts of the Economic Development and Tourism chapters, likely for the county's comprehensive plan. There is no public hearing scheduled. The commission will also consider minutes from January 19, 2022, and receive updates from the Ruckersville Advisory Committee and on development activity.

• Review of Economic Development chapter redline and final draft
• Review of Tourism chapter redline and final draft
• Approval of January 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Ruckersville Advisory Committee packet
• Update on development activity

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Greene County Emergency Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several operational and policy items, including a draft fire rescue policy, a fire chief/ordinance discussion, and ARPA funding. The agenda also includes routine updates from various departments and subcommittees, as well as new business items like a shared calendar and scene size-up guidelines.

• Draft Fire Rescue Policy (Morris/Carpenter)
• Fire Chief / Ordinance Discussion (Herring/Meador/Kemp)
• ARPA Funding (Herring/Meador)
• Rapidan Service Authority / Hydrant Update (Catalano)
• Shared Calendar (Dunivan)

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on the Capital Improvement Plan, enter a closed meeting, and then convene an open meeting. They will consider consent agenda items, including accepting grant funds, and take action on amendments to voting district boundaries and polling places. They will also vote on designating ARPA funds for three volunteer fire departments.

• Resolution to accept and appropriate $1,294 for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $18,733 for Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
• Approval of amendments to voting district boundary lines and polling places
• Designation of ARPA funds for Dyke, Ruckersville, and Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Departments
• Update on radio project with Motorola Solutions

The Greene County Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the county ordinance establishing new election district boundary lines and polling places, following the 2021 Census. The board also approved ARPA fund appropriations to two volunteer fire departments to offset pandemic-related fundraising losses. Additionally, the board appointed Corey Jacober to the Economic Development Authority and accepted several grant funds.

• Approved amendments to district boundary lines and polling places (5-0)
• Appropriated $4,791.89 in ARPA funds to Dyke Volunteer Fire Department (5-0)
• Appropriated $6,120.00 in ARPA funds to Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Department (5-0)
• Appointed Corey Jacober to Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,294.00 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and $18,733.00 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting for personnel and legal matters (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Greene County Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to elect officers and review a draft of its by-laws. No public hearings are scheduled, and the agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Review of By-Laws (draft)
• Approval of minutes

The Greene County Board of Zoning Appeals approved two special exceptions for larger signs: one for Stonewall Harley Davidson and one for Dollar Tree. Both were approved unanimously (4-0) with conditions. The board also elected officers, approved prior minutes, and discussed by-law revisions.

• Approved special exception #24-001 for Stonewall Harley Davidson to enlarge a free-standing sign (4-0)
• Approved special exception #23-002 for Dollar Tree to allow a 26-foot-tall sign on Seminole Trail side (4-0)
• Elected Lyle Durrer as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Mark Kelpe as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Cristy Snead as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved March 22, 2022 minutes as submitted (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to voting district boundaries and polling places, consider designating a revitalization area for The Villages at Terrace Greene, and vote on purchasing a flood-prone home with FEMA funds. They will also consider reinstating a facility fee for RSA customers, approving a service agreement with the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, and allocating ARPA funds to volunteer fire departments. The meeting includes a closed session and several consent agenda items accepting donations and ending local emergencies.

• Public hearing on voting district boundary lines and polling place changes
• Resolution to designate tax parcel 66-(A)-48 as a Revitalization Area for The Villages at Terrace Greene
• Purchase of 437 Geranium Road, Ruckersville using FEMA funds for chronic flooding relief
• Resolution to reinstate facility fee to RSA customers until county withdrawal is completed
• ARPA funding requests from Ruckersville and Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Departments

The Greene County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution requesting the Rapidan Service Authority (RSA) reinstate the facility fee for Greene County customers, as part of ongoing litigation and withdrawal efforts. The board also approved several other items, including a revitalization area designation, a property purchase for flood relief, and a service agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved resolution requesting RSA reinstate facility fee (5-0)
• Approved revitalization area designation for portion of tax parcel 66-(A)-48 (5-0)
• Approved MOU and grant acceptance for purchase of 437 Geranium Road (5-0)
• Approved service agreement with Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (5-0)
• Reappointed Joanne Burkholder to Social Services Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including donations and emergency resolutions (5-0)
• Deferred ARPA funding requests from fire departments to next meeting
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Greene County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda also includes the election of officers and liaisons, a yearly development report, approval of minutes, and updates on the Ruckersville Advisory Committee and development activity.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2022-2023
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Liaisons
• Yearly Development Report
• Approval of December 15, 2021 minutes
• Ruckersville Advisory Committee packet

The Greene County Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also elected officers and liaisons, and approved an amendment to its by-laws regarding remote participation.

• Recommended approval of FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Plan to Board of Supervisors (5-0)
• Elected Ron Williams as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Mike Traber as Vice-Chairman (5-0)
• Re-elected Cristy Snead as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved liaisons: McCloskey to Town of Stanardsville, Hawkins to Ruckersville Advisory Committee, Traber to Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved by-law amendment adding Article X – Remote Participation (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual reorganization, electing a chair and vice chair, and will enter a closed meeting for legal matters. In open session, the board will consider adopting 2022 bylaws, a meeting schedule, and board appointments. A presentation will introduce a draft ordinance amending the transient occupancy tax and creating a short-term rental registry.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $2,100 for VFIRS Hardware Grant
• Resolution declaring local emergency due to winter storm Frida
• Presentation on Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance amendment and Short Term Rental registry
• Appointments to various boards and commissions

The Greene County Board of Supervisors held its annual organizational meeting, electing Marie Durrer as Chair and Dale Herring as Vice Chair for 2022. The Board approved the 2022 bylaws (including remote participation language), the 2022 meeting schedule (removing the July 26 meeting), and the FY 2023 budget schedule. It also made several appointments to regional boards and committees, and discussed but took no action on a transient occupancy tax amendment and short-term rental registry.

• Elected Marie Durrer as Chair for 2022 (4-0, Durrer abstained)
• Elected Dale Herring as Vice Chair for 2022 (4-0, Herring abstained)
• Approved 2022 bylaws as amended to include remote participation language (5-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule, removing July 26, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023 budget schedule with workshops starting at 4:30 pm (5-0)
• Appointed Davis Lamb to Agricultural and Forestal Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Marie Durrer to Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority (5-0)
• Appointed Dale Herring and Abbey Heflin to Rivanna River Basin Commission (5-0)