Greene County public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two special use permit requests for home-based businesses. The Commission will also review and make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for the adoption of the fiscal year 2024/2025 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Special use permit request for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC business at 287 Welsh Run Road (SUP23-005)
• Special use permit request for construction and roofing business at 241 Westwood Drive (SUP23-006)
• Review of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2024/2025

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session with the Commissioner of Revenue, enter a closed meeting, and then reconvene for an open meeting. They will hold public hearings on a special use permit for a childcare center, an emergency ordinance to ban open fires during burn bans, and two budget amendments totaling over $6 million. The board will also consider a resolution supporting a broadband grant application and a resolution to adjust water and sewer bills.

• Public hearing on special use permit for childcare center at 181 Morning Glory Road
• Public hearing to ratify emergency ordinance prohibiting open fires during ban periods
• Supplemental appropriation of $4,628,291.69 in carryover funds
• Supplemental appropriation of $1,538,352.00 in state funding for Greene County Public Schools
• Resolution to support Firefly's 2024 VATI Grant application for broadband to 391 unserved locations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit request by Joseph and Sharon Bork for a child care center. The commission will also conduct a work session to discuss an ordinance revision for temporary events.

• Special use permit SUP23-004 for a child care center at 181 Morning Glory Road
• Ordinance revision OR23-003 regarding temporary events in the Greene County Zoning Ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for light industrial development on Seminole Trail and an ordinance to acquire land via condemnation. The meeting also includes discussions on ratifying existing leases and approving various grant appropriations.

• Special use permit request from Merit Greene, LLC for light industrial/manufacturing on 30 acres near Seminole Trail
• Public hearing to ratify or execute leases at 8767 Seminole Trail in Ruckersville
• Ordinance to acquire property by condemnation for a public purpose involving portions of land owned by Barbara and Jesse Nimmo III and Stephen and Sandra Barber
• $50,000.00 appropriation from US Department of Treasury for website upgrades
• $3,500.00 appropriation for the FY24 REPP Grant

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on November 3, 2023. The agenda consists of procedural items including a closed meeting and adjournment.

• Closed meeting regarding matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (a, 1-7) of the Code of Virginia

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit request from Merit Greene, LLC. The request involves approximately 30 acres of land located north of Matthew Mill Road in Ruckersville.

• Special Use Permit SUP23-003 for light industrial, research, development, and manufacturing
• Public hearing for Merit Greene, LLC on Seminole Trail

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will review departmental reports and subcommittee updates regarding training facilities and recruitment. The agenda also includes discussions on county training progression, standard operating procedures, and radio updates.

• Virginia Department of Forestry guest presentation
• Training Facility Update subcommittee report
• Recruitment and Retention subcommittee report
• Discussion on County SOP/Run Assignments
• Reports from Greene County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services

School Board

This agenda item contains only a link to view the meeting agenda, with no substantive items listed. The School Board is meeting, but no decisions or discussion topics are specified in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items provided

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a proffer amendment to remove cypress trees and a fence on James Drive. The meeting also includes a deferred decision regarding a special use permit for tourist lodging.

• Proffer amendment request by NIC-KEI, LLC/The Alignment Shop to remove five Leyland cypress trees and a fence on James Drive
• Public hearing regarding a request to amend a special use permit for tourist lodging (SUP22-003)
• Resolution to accept $32,500.00 for the FY24 PSAP Staffing Recognition Grant for the Sheriff’s Office
• Refund request from the Commissioner of Revenue in the amount of $12,321.16
• JABA annual report and impact stories presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Greene County Board of Supervisors will discuss a resolution to amend zoning ordinances, approve $75,000 for water and sewer projects, and other administrative matters.

• Resolution to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance
• Resolution to accept and appropriate $75,000 for CSA supplement for FY 2023
• Resolution declaring Greene County as an agricultural disaster area due to drought

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proffer amendment request by NIC-KEI, LLC/The Alignment Shop. The request involves removing five Leland Cypress trees and a west-side fence on a 1.36-acre parcel. The commission will also discuss Comprehensive Plan goals and implementation priorities.

• Public hearing for RZ23-003: proffer amendment to remove trees and a fence at 25 James Drive
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Goals and Implementation Priorities
• Review of Ruckersville Advisory Committee and Town of Stanardsville information
• Update on development activity

School Board

This agenda contains no substantive items; it only directs readers to a link for the meeting agenda. The board is not deciding or discussing any listed topics in this document.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes listed
• Agenda available via external link only

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for approximately 139.96 acres and a resolution for a lease agreement not to exceed $2,100,000. The meeting also includes discussions on a pay and classification study and various fund appropriations.

• Rezoning of ~139.96 acres from R-1 to PUD (Planned Unit Development)
• Lease agreement up to $2,100,000 for property at 8767 Seminole Trail
• Request to fill Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator/Public Safety Radio Technician position
• Appropriation of $407,402.61 from TOT funds and private donations for carryover programs
• Appropriation of $347,404.92 from Thomas Jefferson Regional Home Consortium

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting including a closed session and an open session. The agenda includes a VDOT quarterly update and several financial resolutions regarding state funds and fee collections.

• A public hearing for a 139.96-acre rezoning request was deferred by the applicant to 9/12/23
• Resolution to accept $8,792.80 in State Asset Forfeiture funds for the Sheriff’s Office
• Resolution to accept $2,434.77 in State Asset Forfeiture funds for the Commonwealth’s Attorney
• Refund request from the Commissioner of Revenue in the amount of $2,983.93
• Resolution to accept 910.33 for fees collected by the Sheriff’s Office

The Board appointed Wendy Mitchem to a three-year term on the Region Ten Community Services Board. A public hearing for rezoning case 0-2023-006 was deferred to September 12, 2023. The Board also approved several financial appropriations and administrative appointments via a consent agenda.

• Appointed Wendy Mitchem to Region Ten Community Services Board for a term expiring August 1, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Deferred public hearing for rezoning case 0-2023-006 to September 12, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved refund request from Commissioner of Revenue for $2,983.93 (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $8,792.80 in State Asset Forfeiture funds to Sheriff’s Office (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $2,434.77 in State Asset Forfeiture funds to Commonwealth’s Attorney (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $910.33 in fees collected by the Sheriff’s Office (Unanimous)
• Appointed County Administrator Cathy Schafrik to the Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Implementation Priorities, review minutes from a previous meeting, and address other planning matters including development updates.

• Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Goals
• Approval of July 19, 2023 Minutes

The Planning Commission discussed and listed 12 priority goals for the Board of Supervisors, focusing on water, sewer, education, and land use. Staff will draft these recommendations into a memo for review at the next meeting. The commission also approved minutes from previous sessions.

• Approved July 19, 2023, Greene County Planning Commission minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 19, 2023, Town of Stanardsville Planning Commission minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Identified White Run pumped storage Reservoir and Stanardsville water/sewer as high priorities
• Identified new elementary school and CTE facility expansion as priorities
• Proposed establishing a stakeholder group for rural land use tools
• Proposed updating subdivision ordinances to include walkability and sidewalks
• Proposed creating an accessory dwelling unit implementation guide
• Proposed developing a recreation community center and a park in Ruckersville

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will review departmental reports from local fire, EMS, and sheriff's offices. The agenda includes discussions on training facility updates, recruitment, and grant opportunities.

• Training Facility Update report
• Recruitment and Retention subcommittee report
• Discussion regarding County SOP/Run Assignments
• Discussion regarding Grant opportunities
• SOP Training Deadline for Fire Companies

School Board

This agenda contains no substantive items; it only directs readers to a link for the meeting agenda. The meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2023, but no decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items provided in the text

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to allow third-party vendors to install speed cameras in school zones, on buses, and in highway work zones. The Board will also consider various resolutions for grant funding and fee assessments.

• Public hearing for speed camera installation in school zones, on school buses, and in highway work zones
• $700,000 CSA Supplement appropriation
• $172,000 State Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant for EMS
• $172,000 ARPA fund appropriation for COVID-19 mitigation to match EMS grant
• $65,100 Victim Witness Grant Program appropriation for the Sheriff’s Office

The Board approved an ordinance allowing third-party vendors to install speed cameras in school zones, work zones, and on school buses. They also approved updated fee schedules for Planning, Zoning, and Building Inspections. A resolution of support for a Route 33 Bypass entrance exception was denied.

• Approved amendment to Code for third-party speed cameras in school zones, work zones, and on school buses (unanimous)
• Approved updated fee schedules for Planning and Zoning and Building Inspections (unanimous)
• Denied resolution of support for a single entrance exception along the Route 33 Bypass (2-3)
• Approved $172,000 State Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant for an ambulance (unanimous)
• Appropriated $172,000 from ARPA funds as a match for the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant (unanimous)
• Approved $65,100 for the Victim Witness Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 for 911 and GIS education and training (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 for CSA Supplement (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Greene County Planning Commission and Town of Stanardsville Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two related rezoning requests. The proposals involve transitioning land to allow for townhomes, multi-family apartments, and single-family units.

• Public hearing for RZ#23-001: Rezone 139.96 acres from R-1 to PUD for 500 townhomes and single-family units
• Public hearing for RZ#23-002: Rezone 13.83 acres from R-1/RC-1 to R-3 for townhouses and multi-family apartments
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Goals and Implementation Priorities
• Review of June 21, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request to establish a Planned Unit Development of 500 townhomes and single-family units. Members also discussed priorities for the Comprehensive Plan, including infrastructure and a new elementary school.

• Recommended approval of RZ#23-001 to rezone 139.96 acres from R-1 to PUD (4-1)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will review departmental reports from local sheriff, fire, and EMS agencies. The agenda includes updates on training facilities, recruitment, and radio communications.

• Departmental reports from Sheriff's Office and Emergency Communications Center
• Reports from Dyke, Ruckersville, and Stanardsville fire departments
• Training Facility Update subcommittee report
• Recruitment and Retention subcommittee report
• Discussion on County Training Progression and SOP/Run Assignments

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding water and sewer rate amendments and a special use permit for an electronic message center. The meeting also includes discussions on amending a tourist lodging permit and reviewing grant appropriations.

• Public hearing for Dyke Fire Department electronic message center special use permit
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 31 regarding water and sewer rates and White Run Reservoir
• Public hearing to amend a tourist lodging Special Use Permit on parcel TMP# 37-(A)-67
• Resolution to appropriate $9,840.00 for the Gear Up for Safety Grant (EMS)
• Resolution to appropriate $45,000.00 for the Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant

The Board of Supervisors adopted amendments to the water and sewer code to change rate structures and fees. They also approved a special use permit for an electronic message center at the Dyke Fire Department and appointed a new member to the Emergency Services Advisory Board.

• Appointed Robert Townsend to the Emergency Services Advisory Board for a one-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Dyke Fire Department electronic message center at 9144 Dyke Road, amended to allow scrolling and neon-colored lights (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to Chapter 31 — Water and Sewers of the Greene County Code to eliminate facility and administrative fees and implement a usage-based rate structure (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a rezoning request for approximately 172 acres owned by 33E Greene, LLC. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a lease of public property to the Rapidan Service Authority.

• Rezoning of 172 acres (TMP #s 61-(A)-20, 60-(A)-42 and 60-(A)-42A) from Senior Residential to Planned Unit Development
• Public hearing regarding a lease of public property to Rapidan Service Authority
• Resolution to accept $25,538.50 for an Item Conservation Grant for the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
• Authorization to advertise a public hearing on proposed water and sewer fee rate changes
• Discussion of potential revisions to personal property tax on business vehicles

The Board approved a rezoning request for 33 Greene, LLC to change approximately 172 acres to a planned unit development. The Board also approved a lease agreement with the Rapidan Service Authority and authorized a public hearing for water and sewer fee rate changes.

• Approved rezoning of 172 acres for 33 Greene, LLC from senior residential to planned unit development (3-2)
• Approved lease agreement with Rapidan Service Authority for former administration building (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearing on proposed water and sewer fee rate changes (5-0)
• Approved resolution to establish authority of County Administrator Cathy Schafrik (5-0)
• Appointed Cathy Schafrik to Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board (5-0)
• Appointed Cathy Schafrik to Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Center Board (5-0)
• Appointed Cathy Schafrik as Director of Finance (5-0)
• Accepted and appropriated $25,538.50 Item Conservation Grant for Circuit Court Clerk’s Office (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for an electronic message center at 9144 Dyke Road. The meeting also includes a request to amend a tourist lodging permit on Celt Road to include more acreage and reduce density.

• Special use permit for an electronic message center at 9144 Dyke Road (SUP23-002)
• Amendment to tourist lodging special use permit on Celt Road (SUP23-001)
• Proposed density reduction to 0.93 units per acre for the Celt Road lodging site
• Approval of April 19, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a tourist lodging expansion on Celt Road and a special use permit for an electronic message center for the Dyke Fire Department.

• Recommended approval of SUP23-002 for Dyke Fire Department electronic message center (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP23-001 for tourist lodging on parcel TMP #37-A-67 and part of 37-A-66 (4-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will discuss updates regarding training facilities, recruitment and retention, and the Turkey Ridge Road Bridge repair. The meeting also includes departmental reports from local fire companies and the Sheriff's Office.

• Turkey Ridge Road Bridge Repair discussion
• Training Facility Update
• Recruitment and Retention subcommittee report
• Recruitment and Retention Grant Award discussion
• County Training Progression and SOP/Run Assignments

School Board

This agenda contains no substantive items; it only directs readers to a link for the meeting agenda. The meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2023, but no decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items provided in the text

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget appropriation and a request to the Planning Commission regarding Comprehensive Plan goals. The agenda also includes presentations on school zone speed measurement devices and several resolutions for grant acceptances.

• Appropriation of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
• $211,000.00 ARPA Law Enforcement Equipment Grant for the Sheriff’s Office
• $177,204.00 FY 2024 SRO grant acceptance
• $176,445.02 FY 2021 FEMA SAFER grant acceptance
• Presentation on school zone speed measurement device installation

The Board approved an appropriation of $52,039.78 to resolve accrued vacation and compensation time balances. It also approved a consent agenda including financing for water and sewer equipment and three grants totaling $564,649.02. The Board denied the resolution to appropriate the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

• Approved $52,039.78 appropriation for vacation and compensation time balances (unanimous)
• Approved financing for Water and Sewer Department equipment and vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $176,445.02 FY 2021 FEMA SAFER grant (unanimous)
• Approved $177,204.00 FY 2024 SRO grant (unanimous)
• Approved $211,000.00 ARPA Law Enforcement Equipment Grant (unanimous)
• Denied resolution to appropriate the Fiscal Year 2024 budget (unanimous)
• Requested Planning Commission to prioritize goals in the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding amendments to sign regulations and the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on VDOT secondary road plans and various county financial appropriations.

• Public hearing on proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan (FY 24-29) and Construction Budget (FY 24)
• Public hearing to amend Article 14 sign regulations in the Zoning Ordinance
• Public hearing regarding adoption of the Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of $3,611.88 refund request for a qualified disabled veteran
• Resolution to appropriate $540,667.00 for supplemental appropriation to the CSA Program

The Board of Supervisors met in a closed session to discuss personnel issues and legal litigation. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided text.

Planning Commission

There is no meeting scheduled for the Greene County Planning Commission on this date.

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will receive departmental reports from local law enforcement and fire agencies. Discussion includes updates on the Turkey Ridge Road Bridge repair and a strategic plan.

• Turkey Ridge Road Bridge Repair discussion
• Strategic Plan discussion
• County Training Progression discussion
• County SOP/Run Assignments discussion

School Board

The agenda for the Greene County School Board meeting on May 10, 2023, is not included in the text. The only content is a link to view the agenda online. No specific items are available for summary.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a workshop regarding the Draft Plan 2023 and the Ruckersville Area Plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the continuation of the Agricultural & Forestal District program and the adoption of the FY23-24 County Budget.

• Adoption of the Greene County Budget for FY23-24
• Public hearing for the continuation of the Agricultural & Forestal District program
• Proposed ordinance amendments regarding water and sewer connection for new construction
• Appropriation of $12,300.00 to Social Services from a Virginia Department of Social Services mini grant
• Appropriation of $301,147.64 for the National School Lunch Program for FY2023

The Board of Supervisors approved the employment contract for Catherine Schafrik as County Administrator. Additionally, the Board voted to continue the Agricultural and Forestal District Program for the James and Rappahannock districts.

• Approved contract for Catherine Schafrik as County Administrator (5-0)
• Approved resolution to continue the James and Rappahannock Agricultural and Forestal Districts (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Authorized a closed meeting to discuss personnel and legal matters (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and the adoption of 2023 tax rates. The body will also consider a resolution for an emergency communications tower on Pocosan Mountain.

• Public hearing on Proposed Greene County Budget for FY 2023-2024
• Public hearing and adoption of 2023 tax rates
• Public hearing and resolution for emergency communications tower on Pocosan Mountain
• Refund request from Commissioner of Revenue for $2,837.02
• Resolution to revise EMS billing rates effective May 1, 2023

The Board of Supervisors voted to petition the Circuit Court to appoint Arthur Morrill as an alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board also held public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget and tax rates; a final budget vote is scheduled for May 9.

• Petitioned Circuit Court to appoint Arthur Morrill to Board of Zoning Appeals (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss county administrator position, legal litigation, and Board of Zoning Appeals (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to discuss the county administrator position and the process of filling that role. The meeting consists of a closed session, and no action will be taken in open session.

• Closed meeting regarding the county administrator position and hiring process

The Board of Supervisors met to discuss the county administrator position and the process of filling that role in a closed meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the open session.

• Approved entering closed meeting to discuss county administrator position (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the continuation of the Agricultural & Forestal District Program. The meeting also includes updates on development activity and reports from the Ruckersville Advisory Committee and the Town of Stanardsville.

• Public hearing on the continuation of the Agricultural & Forestal District Program
• Ruckersville Advisory Committee agenda and packet
• Town of Stanardsville information
• Development activity update

The Planning Commission reviewed the voluntary Agricultural & Forestal District Program (AFD). Following a public hearing with no speakers, the commission moved to approve the program map and minor language changes.

• Approved Agricultural & Forestal District Program map and minor language changes

Agricultural and Forestal District Committee

The Agricultural and Forestal District Committee is meeting to elect its officers. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the continuation of the Agricultural & Forestal District program.

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Public hearing on the continuation of the Agricultural & Forestal District program

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The meeting scheduled for April 18, 2023, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and planned discussion items that were not addressed.

Board of Supervisors

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

The Board of Supervisors met in a closed session to interview candidates for the County Administrator position. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Entered closed meeting to conduct County Administrator interviews (5-0)
• Reconvened from closed meeting (5-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted matters were discussed in closed session (5-0)

School Board

The agenda for the Greene County School Board meeting on April 12, 2023, is provided only as a link to the district website. No specific agenda items are listed in the text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not included here.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a lease of public property to the Rapidan Service Authority. The meeting includes a presentation on the Draft Secondary Six Year Plan for FY24-29 and a resolution to adopt the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Public hearing for lease of public property TMP 50-A-3 to Rapidan Service Authority
• Resolution to adopt the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Agreement with Orange County for RSA water system services to homes in Orange County
• Refund request from Commissioner of Revenue for $3,270.36
• Donation from Greene County Ruritan Club to Greene County Parks and Recreation

The Board approved a resolution to provide water service to 13 homes located in Orange County currently connected to the RSA system. The Board also adopted the 2023 Regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and scheduled interviews for the County Administrator position.

• Authorized agreement with Orange County to provide water service to 13 homes (unanimous)
• Adopted the Regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 update (unanimous)
• Set April 17, 2023, for County Administrator candidate interviews at an undisclosed location (unanimous)
• Voted to keep public hearing open regarding RSA public property lease until ownership transfer (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including a $3,270.36 refund request (unanimous)
• Concurred with staff recommendations for the draft Secondary Six Year Plan for FY24-29

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to discuss the county administrator position. The session will be held in a closed meeting to consider candidates, employment, or the filing process for the role.

• Closed meeting regarding the county administrator position and filing process

The Board of Supervisors held a closed meeting to discuss the county administrator position and the process for filling it. No other substantive actions were taken during the open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed meeting to discuss county administrator position (5-0)
• Approved motion to return to open meeting (5-0)
• Certified that only lawfully exempted matters were discussed in closed session (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to discuss the county administrator position and the process of filling it. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters. No action will be taken in open session.

• Closed meeting regarding the county administrator position and hiring process

The Board of Supervisors met to discuss the county administrator position and the process of filling that role in a closed meeting. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed meeting to discuss county administrator position (3-0, 2 absent)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The open meeting includes a public hearing on water and sewer code amendments and a resolution to advertise the fiscal year 2024 proposed budget.

• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 31 (Water and Sewers) of the Greene County Code
• Resolution to authorize advertisement of the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget
• Appropriation of $29,605 in state carry-over funds for Social Services
• Refund request from Commissioner of Revenue for $2,918.58
• Resolution to designate South River Road as a Rural Rustic Road for Pave-in-Place

The Board of Supervisors authorized the advertisement of the Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget and approved amendments to the water and sewer code. The Board also petitioned for a new Board of Equalization appointment and approved several administrative resolutions. A work session was held to discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan update.

• Approved resolution to advertise FY2024 proposed budget of $108,611,561 (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 3 Water and Sewer of Greene County Code (5-0)
• Petitioned Circuit Court to appoint Matthew Woodson to the Board of Equalization (5-0)
• Approved $2,918.58 tax refund for a qualified disabled veteran (5-0)
• Approved cost-sharing agreement with Fluvanna County for Judicial Assistant services (5-0)
• Appropriated $29,605 in state carry-over funds for Social Services (5-0)
• Designated South River Road as a Rural Rustic Road for Pave-in-Place (5-0)
• Authorized commitment letter for VDOE School Construction Assistance Program grant (5-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will receive departmental reports and subcommittee updates on training and recruitment. Members will discuss the strategic plan, the Local EMS Response Plan, and repairs to the Turkey Ridge Road Bridge.

• Turkey Ridge Road Bridge Repair
• Local EMS Response Plan
• Strategic Plan discussion
• Training Facility update
• Recruitment and Retention report

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a budget work session and vote on tax rate and budget advertisements. The meeting includes updates on broadband and advisory committees, as well as resolutions for community funding and county code amendments.

• Budget Work Session including resolutions to advertise tax rates and the budget
• Firefly Fiber Broadband project update from Galen Creekmore and Rappahannock Electric
• Resolution to designate Icehouse Road as a Rural Rustic Road for 'Pave-in-Place'
• VDOT/County agreement for sign removal in VDOT Right-of-Way
• Resolutions for community project funding for the Community Park and Sheriff’s Office

The Board reached a consensus to balance the budget at a real estate tax rate of $0.73. They also approved several federal funding applications for public safety and park improvements and authorized a new agreement with VDOT for illegal sign removal.

• Consensus to balance budget at $0.73 tax rate
• Approved $70,000 funding application for VR crisis intervention training (5-0)
• Approved $750,000 funding application for Greene County Community Park improvements (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with VDOT for removal of illegal signs (5-0)
• Reappointed White Ledford to Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Reappointed Michael Payne to Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Designated Icehouse Road as a Rural Rustic Road (5-0)
• Approved resolution of intent to amend County Code Chapter 31 regarding water and sewers (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a budget workshop to discuss department budgets. The meeting includes a resolution to authorize the advertisement of 2023 tax rates and a proposed real property tax increase.

• Resolution to authorize advertisement of 2023 tax rates
• Proposed real property tax increase

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session to discuss funding for Social Services, EMS, and schools. The Board approved a resolution to authorize the advertisement of the 2023 tax rates and the proposed real property tax increase.

• Approved resolution to authorize advertisement of 2023 tax rates and proposed real property tax increase (5-0)

School Board

This agenda contains no substantive items; it only directs readers to a link for the meeting agenda. The meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2023, but no decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items provided in the text

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget work session. The session includes presentations from the Interim County Administrator and School Superintendent, as well as budget discussions with several county officials.

• Budget presentation by Interim County Administrator Brenda Garton
• School Board budget presentation by Superintendent Dr. Andrea Whitmarsh
• Budget discussion with Sheriff Steve Smith
• Budget discussion with Commonwealth’s Attorney Win Consolvo
• Budget discussions with the Treasurer, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and Commissioner of Revenue

The Board reviewed a proposed FY23/24 budget featuring a recommended real estate tax rate increase of $.10 to $.76 to address a $8.3 million shortfall. No votes were taken on the budget; the Board will continue discussions at a work session on Thursday.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural items and a closed session. No public business items are listed for decision or discussion.

The Board of Supervisors met to discuss the county administrator position and the process of filling that role in a closed session. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded in the open meeting.

• Approved motion to enter closed meeting to discuss county administrator position (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the FY23/24 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2023 budget process. The meeting includes votes on road acceptances and grant applications.

• Resolution to accept James Drive into the VDOT Secondary System of State Highways
• Resolution to accept Knoll Boulevard into the VDOT Secondary System of State Highways
• Appropriation of $1,513.00 for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program
• Spring 2023 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant application
• FY 2024 School Resource Officer grant application

The Board of Supervisors approved several grant applications for emergency services and school security. They also accepted two new roads into the VDOT secondary system and appointed a Deputy Zoning Administrator.

• Approved grant application for two ambulances with power load/cot systems (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 School Resource Officer grant application (5-0)
• Accepted James Drive into VDOT Secondary System of State Highways (5-0)
• Accepted Knoll Boulevard into VDOT Secondary System of State Highways (5-0)
• Appointed Stephanie Golon as Deputy Zoning Administrator (5-0)
• Appropriated $1,513.00 for Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program (5-0)
• Deferred action on domestic laying hen ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception request for a free-standing sign. The board will also elect officers and review its by-laws.

• Public hearing for Clayton Homes/Ted Corp, INC regarding maximum allowed size for a free-standing sign at Spotswood Trail and Greenecroft Blvd (SPEX#22-001)
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Review of draft 2022 and 2023 By-Laws

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will receive reports from the Sheriff's Office, EMS, and local volunteer fire companies. Members will discuss the Apparatus Replacement Program and the board's strategic plan. Ed Furlow from the Virginia Department of Forestry is scheduled as a guest speaker.

• Apparatus Replacement Program
• Strategic Plan discussion
• Knox Box Program update
• Recruitment and Retention update
• Training Facility update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Comprehensive Plan, including the Ruckersville Area Plan 2023. The body will also consider revisions to Article 14 Signs (OR22-002).

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan and Ruckersville Area Plan 2023
• Public hearing on OR22-002 Article 14 Signs revisions
• Ruckersville Advisory Committee agenda and packet review
• Town of Stanardsville information update
• Development activity update

The Planning Commission approved a resolution for the Comprehensive Plan with an added goal to engage rural stakeholders. The commission also recommended approval of sign regulation revisions with a specific change to electronic sign sizing. Minutes from the January 18, 2023, meeting were approved.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan resolution with added bullet for rural stakeholder meetings (5-0)
• Recommended approval of sign regulation revision OR#22-002 with outdoor electronic sign size increased from 20 to 24 sq ft (5-0)
• Approved January 18, 2023, minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY23/24 Capital Improvement Plan and hold a public hearing regarding a rezone request for properties on Spotswood Trail and Carpenters Mill Road. The meeting also includes a review of the FY22 audit and various budget and grant actions.

• Public hearing for 33E Greene, LLC to rezone parcels on Spotswood Trail and Carpenters Mill Road from Senior Residential to Planned Unit Development
• Appropriation of $50,000 for the Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Fund
• Resolution to designate TMP 60-(A)-37 as a housing revitalization area
• Approval to participate in opioid settlement
• Presentation of the FY22 audit

The Board of Supervisors denied a motion to rezone parcels on Spotswood Trail and Carpenters Mill to a planned unit development, later voting to defer the request for further traffic information. Other actions included approving a housing revitalization area for mobile home parks and accepting federal grant funds.

• Denied rezoning of Spotswood Trail and Carpenters Mill parcels to PUD (2-3)
• Deferred action on 33E Greene, LLC rezoning request to gather traffic data (4-1)
• Approved resolution to designate TMP 60-(A)-37 as a housing revitalization area (5-0)
• Approved appropriation of $50,000 from U.S. Treasury Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (5-0)
• Approved participation in opioid-related claims settlement (5-0)
• Approved revised Greene County Budget Process and Schedule (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)

School Board

This agenda contains no substantive items; it only provides a link to view the meeting agenda online. The meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2023.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a home business permit and vote on several grant appropriations. The meeting includes decisions on road safety improvements and the appointment of committee members for a Public Safety Complex.

• Public hearing for a commercial bakery special use permit at 3923 Celt Road
• Appropriation of $21,300.00 for the Virginia Circuit Court Records Preservation Program
• Appropriation of $12,889.74 from the Forest Sustainability Grant
• Resolution for VDOT safety improvements at the intersection of Routes 29 and 609
• Tax refund request for real estate and personal property tax in the amount of $2,909.07

The Board of Supervisors authorized the creation of site selection and finance committees for a new public safety complex and approved VDOT's RCUT intersection plan for Routes 29 and 609. Other actions included approving a commercial bakery special use permit and extending the interim County Administrator's contract.

• Approved special use permit for commercial bakery at 3923 Celt Road (5-0)
• Approved $21,300 grant for Circuit Court Records Preservation (5-0)
• Approved $2,909.07 real estate and personal property tax refund (5-0)
• Extended Interim County Administrator's contract to September 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Appropriated $12,889.74 Forest Sustainability grant for community park fitness trail (5-0)
• Tabled FY22 FEMA SAFER hiring grant for firefighters (5-0)
• Approved resolution to appoint Site Selection and Finance Committees for public safety complex (5-0)
• Approved VDOT's RCUT intersection safety improvements at Routes 29 and 609 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to elect officers and review updated by-laws. The session includes work sessions on the Comprehensive Plan, the Ruckersville Area Plan, and revisions to the Sign Ordinance (OR22-002).

• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Liaisons
• Review of 2023 By-Laws Code of VA Revisions
• Work session on 2023 Ruckersville Area Plan draft
• Review of Sign Ordinance Revision OR22-002
• Yearly Development Report update

The Planning Commission elected its leadership and appointed liaisons for the Town of Stanardsville, Ruckersville Area Committee, and Economic Development Authority. The commission approved updated by-laws to align with the Code of Virginia regarding remote participation. Members also reviewed drafts for the Comprehensive Plan and Sign Ordinance ahead of next month's public hearings.

• Elected Ron Williams as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Michael Traber as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Appointed Mrs. Snead as Secretary (5-0)
• Appointed John McCloskey as liaison for Town of Stanardsville (5-0)
• Appointed Angela Hawkins as liaison for Ruckersville Area Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Traber as liaison for Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved by-laws with Code of Virginia language changes (5-0)
• Approved December 21, 2022, minutes (5-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The board will receive reports from county emergency departments and discuss several operational updates. Key agenda items include a strategic plan discussion and an update on the training facility.

• Training Facility Update
• Knox Box Program
• Draft Ice Rescue Policy
• SAFER Grant Application
• Strategic Plan Discussion

School Board

The agenda for the January 11, 2023, Greene County School Board meeting is provided only as a link to the district website. No substantive items are listed in the provided text.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to elect its Chair and Vice Chair and establish the 2023 meeting and budget schedules. The body will hold a public hearing regarding a personal property tax rebate for qualifying vehicles. Other business includes grant appropriations and the authorization of a search firm for a new County Administrator.

• Public hearing on ordinance to provide rebates for qualifying vehicles using surplus personal property tax revenues
• Appropriation of $40,403.35 in state Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant funding
• Appropriation of $7,500.00 in federal FEMA Emergency Management Performance grant funding
• Appropriation of $2,070.00 for the Litter Prevention and Recycling Program grant
• Tax refund requests totaling $18,837.87 across four separate items

The Board approved an ordinance and a $1,721,157 refund to return surplus personal property tax revenues to qualifying vehicle owners. The Board also reorganized its leadership and authorized a professional search for a new County Administrator.

• Approved $1,721,157 personal property tax rebate (unanimous)
• Named Dale Herring as Chair and Marie Durrer as Vice Chair for 2023
• Authorized contract with Baker Tilly to search for a new County Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Procurement Policy allowing County Administrator to sign budgeted contracts under $50,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized letters to State Legislators requesting funding for 3 additional deputy sheriffs (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation of $40,403.35 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation of $7,500 FEMA grant and $2,070 Litter Prevention grant (unanimous)
• Tabled SAFER grant application for firefighters until January 24, 2023