Henry County public meetings in 2023
66 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CSA CPMT
The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Teams will meet jointly to review and approve consent agendas, discuss old and new business, and enter closed session to discuss individual child welfare cases, including foster care, IEP, and residential placements. They will also consider CSA funding reports and requests, as well as policy revisions and planning items.
- Closed session to discuss FAPT, foster care, IEP, and group home cases, including case reviews for expenditures over $5,000/month
- Approval of consent agendas including meeting minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Reports
- Discussion of PSSF Five-Year Plan and 2024 CSA Calendar
- SEC Policy Revisions public comment period
- General Assembly FY23 Progress Report on CSA
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit request from Lewis J. and Sandra R. Evans to establish a campground with up to 10 RV sites on a 4.2-acre property at 355 Breckenridge Circle in the Iriswood District. The property is zoned Agricultural District A-1. The board will also confirm minutes from the November 29, 2023 meeting and receive a building inspection report.
- Special use permit request S-23-15 for a campground with up to 10 RV sites
- Property at 355 Breckenridge Circle, Iriswood District, zoned A-1 Agricultural
- Approximately 4.2 acres, Tax Map 22.3/87
- Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. in Summerlin Meeting Room
- Confirmation of minutes from November 29, 2023
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board met to handle logistics for the January 9, 2024 special election for House of Delegates District 48, including ordering ballots and scheduling equipment testing. They also approved an unplanned $2,600 purchase of scanner jump drives for the March presidential primary. The board went into closed session to review election officers.
- Ordered 50% of ballots for Jan. 9 special election, with option to order more if early voting turnout rises
- Special election candidates: Eric Phillips and Melody Cartwright
- Early voting starts Dec. 29, 2023; equipment testing Jan. 2, 2024
- Approved $2,600 for scanner jump drives not in current budget
- Precincts using schools will hold voting in gyms
Board of Supervisors
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on December 19, 2023, with a public hearing on a rezoning application, several contract awards, and resolutions honoring retiring officials. The board will also receive the FY 2023 audit, a delinquent tax report, and an economic development update, and will enter a closed meeting for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.
- Public hearing on rezoning application R-23-19 by Betty Lampkins and Paul Dillard
- Award of contract for resurfacing and lining of tennis courts (Parks and Recreation)
- Additional appropriation from 1% Sales Tax Fund for school construction and renovation
- Award of contract for replacement vehicle for Sheriff's Office
- Resolutions honoring Robert Clark (Board of Zoning Appeals) and Linda Love (Commissioner of the Revenue)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will meet to approve minutes, review and approve administrative bills and expenditures, and receive reports on benefits, services, and fraud. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel matters. The attached minutes from November 27, 2023, show the board approved bills, discussed adoption awareness, and reviewed program statistics.
- Approval of administrative bills and expenditures for November 2023 (total expenditures $609,490.72)
- Review of SNAP participation report (October 2023 SNAP issuance $2,477,673)
- Fraud report: $9,511 cost savings, $1,678.88 restitution
- Closed session per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A)(1) for personnel matter
- Adoption statistics: 35 children with adoption goal, 6 adopted in 2023
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board met to plan for the upcoming special election for District 48 House of Delegates, scheduled for January 9, 2024. They approved staffing school precincts with off-duty deputies, set early voting to start December 29, 2023, and discussed ballot printing and other logistics. The board also reviewed minutes and scheduled a future meeting.
- Special election for District 48 House of Delegates on January 9, 2024
- Off-duty deputies to staff school precincts (Axton Elementary, Career Academy/Figsboro, Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School, Collinsville Primary CCL, Rich Acres Elementary)
- Early voting coordination with Martinsville and Pittsylvania Counties, target start December 29, 2023
- Ballot printing by Hart and Collinsville Printing; candidate deadline December 18, 2023
- Presidential primary early voting begins January 19, 2024
Planning Commission
The Henry County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 1.9-acre property on Wedgedale Dr, Collinsville. The applicant seeks to change the zoning from Suburban Residential to Mixed Residential to place a double-wide manufactured home. The Commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, which will hold its own hearing on December 19.
- Public hearing for rezoning case R-23-19 by Betty Lampkins and Paul Dillard
- Rezoning of 1.9 acres from Suburban Residential District S-R to Mixed Residential District M-R
- Property located on west side of Wedgedale Dr, about 500 feet north of A.L. Philpott Hwy, Collinsville District
- Applicant plans to place a double-wide manufactured home on the property
- Board of Supervisors hearing scheduled for December 19, 2023
CSA CPMT
The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Teams are meeting jointly to handle routine approvals, review individual child and family cases in closed session, and consider new contracts. The agenda includes consent items, old business, and closed-session case reviews for foster care, IEP, and residential placements, plus contract approvals for AceWall Scholars and Breaking Through: A Clinical Consulting Firm.
- New contract approvals: AceWall Scholars and Breaking Through: A Clinical Consulting Firm
- Remove Caitlin Helm as FAPT alternate for Strategic Therapies; appoint Dana Dehart as CPMT alternate for PCS
- Closed session case reviews for expenditures over $5,000/month (multiple DSS, CSU, and school cases)
- Approval of consent agenda: meeting minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Report for both Martinsville and Henry County
- Accounts Payable Check Register and Promoting Safe and Stable Families 866 Report for both jurisdictions
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit request from Capital Outdoor, Inc. The request seeks to allow the construction of an off-site general advertising sign in the Horsepasture District.
- Special Use Permit S-23-14: Capital Outdoor, Inc. advertising sign
- Proposed sign location: NW corner of AL Philpott Hwy and Maple Leaf Rd.
- Property zoning: Commercial District B-1 (Tax Map 58.2/15)
Board of Supervisors
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will consider extending the personal property tax payment deadline, adopting the 2024 legislative agenda, and approving the county's Emergency Operation Plan. Two public hearings are scheduled: one on a proposed siting agreement with Rocky Ford Solar Energy, LLC, and another on changes to the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre revenue sharing agreement. The board will also handle routine consent items, financial matters, and closed-session discussions on appointments, legal matters, real estate, and potential industries.
- Public hearing on proposed siting agreement with Rocky Ford Solar Energy, LLC
- Public hearing on changes to Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre (CCBC) revenue sharing agreement
- Consideration of extending personal property tax payment deadline
- Award of contract for replacement Sheriff's Office vehicles
- Additional appropriations for Justice Assistance Grant, Clerk of Court positions, and School Board funding
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will review and approve administrative bills and expenditures for September and October 2023, and receive reports on benefits, services, and fraud. New business includes an APS Quarterly Local Agency Dashboard and Adoption Awareness Month. The board will also enter closed session for personnel and case discussions.
- Approval of administrative bills and expenditures for September and October 2023
- Review of APS Quarterly Local Agency Dashboard
- Proclamation or discussion of Adoption Awareness Month
- Closed session for personnel matters and case discussion per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A)(1) & (4)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a discussion regarding a Housing Assessment Study conducted by Summit Design and Engineering Services. The meeting also includes a building inspection report for informational purposes.
- Discussion of Housing Assessment Study by Summit Design and Engineering Services
- Building Inspection Report
Election Board
The board reviewed and certified scanner tapes for all precincts regarding the June 20, 2023, Republican Primary. The canvas was suspended to allow for the completion of election day absentee ballot certification.
- Review and certification of scanner tapes for precincts 101, 102, 103, 204, 501, 502, and 504
- Suspension of canvas to resume June 23, 2023, at 1:00 PM
CSA CPMT
The Community Policy and Management Team will review social services reports and new contract approvals for Timber Ridge. The meeting includes closed sessions to discuss foster care, IEP, and residential placement cases.
- New contract approval for Timber Ridge
- Review of FY23 demographics, service name, and locality comparison reports
- Removal of Sharon Buckman as PCS alternate
- Review of case expenditures exceeding $5,000.00 per month
- Approval of CSA funding reports and reimbursement reports
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests. One seeks to reduce a parking ratio for a commercial property, and the other asks to allow an educational pavilion closer to the road than normally permitted. The board will also confirm minutes from its September meeting and receive a building inspection report.
- V-23-04: Double Diamond Development requests parking ratio reduction from 4.4 to 3.06 spaces per 1,000 sq ft at 2876 Greensboro Road, Ridgeway District (B-1 zoning)
- V-23-05: John Edwards requests variance to build educational pavilion 36 feet from road center instead of required 60 feet at 4313 The Great Road, Horsepasture District (I-1 zoning)
- Public hearings scheduled for 1:00 p.m. in Summerlin Meeting Room
- Confirmation of minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting
- Building Inspection Report as informational item
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will review the APS Quarterly Local Agency Dashboard, benefit statistics, and approve administrative bills and expenditures. The agenda also includes reports on SNAP, VIEW, fraud, and service statistics, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.
- Review of APS Quarterly Local Agency Dashboard
- Approval of administrative bills and expenditures
- SNAP participation report and benefit statistics
- Fraud report with cost savings and restitution figures
- Closed session for personnel matters per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A) (1)
Planning Commission
The Henry County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning applications, then make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The cases involve requests to rezone properties for agricultural use and one for commercial use. The Board of Supervisors will hold its own hearings on October 24, 2023.
- R-23-15: Rezone 5.6 acres at 544 Valley Dr from R-R to A-1 to keep chickens
- R-23-16: Rezone 12.5 acres near 2955 Dillons Fork Rd from R-R to A-1 for agricultural use
- R-23-17: Rezone 3.42 acres at 4990 Stones Dairy Rd from M-R to A-1 for larger accessory structures
- R-23-18: Rezone 1.79 acres at 34 Tower Rd from I-1 to B-1 to establish a restaurant
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board met to approve corrected minutes and receive the registrar's report. The board discussed updates for Precinct 505, including a new voting location, and staffing needs for Precinct 405. Election equipment testing is scheduled for October 17, 19, 24, and 26, 2023.
- Corrected ballot count to 37,700 in previous minutes
- Precinct 505: voting moves to community room; ramp under contract
- Precinct 405: need additional officers of election and possible assistant chief
- Logic and accuracy testing of scanners and touch writers on Oct 17, 19, 24, 26
CSA CPMT
The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will hold a joint meeting to discuss and vote on new and emergency contracts for behavioral health providers, policy changes, and FY24 budget allocations. The agenda includes closed sessions to review individual cases, including foster care, IEP, and residential placements, and to approve funding reports. The meeting is largely procedural, with routine approvals of minutes and reports, but also includes significant contract and policy decisions.
- Emergency contract approvals: Assuage Solutions with Amendment, Progressive Health Systems (PHS Autism Center), Virginia Institute for Autism
- New contract approvals: Anchor, Newport News Behavioral Health, First Home Care, Three Rivers Treatment Center
- Policy changes: removal of residential reporting requirements to DBHDS (page 11) and removal of QRTP requirements (page 34)
- FAPT member changes: remove Lauren Wright as primary DSS rep, add Jaimee Powell; remove Mackenzie Coulson as PCS FAPT rep
- FY24 budget: initial pool allocation, base pool (protected) allocation, and FY23 vs FY22 expenditure report
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on six requests: two special use permits for 5MW solar facilities, one for an event center, one for a family day care home, and two variances for residential additions. The board will also confirm minutes from May 24, 2023, and receive a building inspection report.
- Special use permit for 5MW solar facility on 18 acres at River Rd. (CF VA Solar #111/Pivot Energy)
- Special use permit for 5MW solar facility on 22 acres at River Rd. (CF VA Solar #106/Pivot Energy)
- Special use permit for event center at 1380 River Rd. (Phillip L. and Terri D. Johnson)
- Special use permit for family day care home for up to 12 children at 1811 Penn Store Rd. (Room to Bloom Child Care)
- Variance for pool closer to road at 10 Woodberry Rd. (Shawn A. Foley) and variance for side setback at 45 Wind Dancer Ln. (Rebecca Peters)
Board of Supervisors
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications and a proposed ordinance for a Martinsville Speedway cooperative marketing agreement. They will also consider several financial matters, including a contract for wetland mitigation credits, multiple additional appropriations, and a resolution for the Beaver Creek Drive extension project. The meeting includes routine consent items and a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel discussions.
- Award of contract for wetland mitigation credits at Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre
- Additional appropriation for Pick Up the Pace Grant – Parks and Recreation
- Additional appropriation for grant funds – Sheriff's Office
- Additional appropriation for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program – School Board
- Public hearing on rezoning applications R-23-13 (Spitzer) and R-23-14 (May)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will meet to approve minutes, review administrative bills and expenditures, and receive reports on benefits, services, and fraud. The agenda includes routine items such as committee reports, old and new business, and a closed session for personnel matters. The attached minutes from August 28, 2023, detail prior actions and statistics.
- Approval of administrative bills and expenditures, including a $195,370 state reduction for CPS staff
- Review of August 2023 SNAP issuance of $2,389,868 and 15,154 participants
- Medicaid covered services for Sovah Martinsville: $562,335.14
- Foster care: 82 children, 20 approved foster homes, 0% vacancy rate
- Closed session per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A) (1) for personnel matters
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board met to approve minutes, order ballots for the November 2023 election, and review ADA compliance at polling places. They also discussed a missing ballot delivery and approved ADA compliance confirmations.
- 37,000 ballots ordered for November 2023 election
- Precinct 604 short 600 ballots; board accepted on good faith for delivery
- ADA compliance inspections completed; handicap parking signs ordered for precincts 103, 201, 501, 505, 602, 603
- New ramp to be built at precinct 505; ramp ordered for precinct 201
- Panic buttons being installed in registrar's office
Planning Commission
The Henry County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and discuss a proposed residential planned unit development. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, which will hold its own hearings on September 26, 2023.
- R-23-13: Rezone ~5 acres at Chatham Rd and Sharon Dr from A-1 to B-1 for a 10,000 sq ft contracting business
- R-23-14: Rezone ~2.5 acres on Stones Dairy Rd from S-R to M-R to allow double wide manufactured homes
- Discussion of proposed Chatsway Way Residential Community Planned Unit Development
- Building Inspection Report informational item
CSA CPMT
The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Teams will hold a joint meeting to discuss and vote on various items, including contract approvals, policy changes, and case reviews. The agenda includes closed sessions to discuss specific cases, including foster care, IEP, and group home placements. Several new contracts and an emergency contract are up for approval, and policy changes will be presented for a vote at the next meeting.
- Emergency contract approval for Divinely Directed
- New contract approvals for Integrated Health and CPB Behavioral & Advocacy Services
- Policy changes to remove residential reporting requirements to DBHDS and QRTP requirements
- Closed session to review cases, including expenditures over $5,000/month
- Continued search for CPMT private providers and FAPT parent representatives
Board of Supervisors
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications, consider amendments to a revenue sharing agreement, and discuss financial matters including asset forfeiture and hazard mitigation appropriations. The board will also enter a closed meeting for legal, real estate, and economic development discussions.
- Public hearing: Rezoning R-23-11 (Lonnie D. Eggleston)
- Public hearing: Rezoning R-23-12 (Robert K. Mills)
- Resolution on amendments to Revenue Sharing Agreement
- Additional appropriation: Asset Forfeiture Funds (Sheriff's Office)
- Additional appropriation: Hazard Mitigation Grant
The Board approved several funding appropriations for public safety and infrastructure, including grant funds for water system generators. Members also approved amendments to revenue-sharing agreements with the City of Martinsville and voted on two rezoning applications.
- Approved revenue-sharing agreement amendments for CCBC and Bryant property (6-0)
- Approved $7,927 from State Asset Forfeiture funds for a body-worn covert camera system (6-0)
- Approved $547,575 in FEMA/VDEM grant funds for water booster pump station generators (6-0)
- Established 30-day public comment period (Aug 23–Sept 23) for JAG grant application (6-0)
- Voted to advertise public hearings for Oct 24 regarding Transient Occupancy Tax and real estate tax relief (6-0)
- Denied rezoning of 13 acres at 3180 & 3186 Figsboro Rd from R-R to A-1 (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of 2 lots at 782 Fisher Farm Road from S-R to B-1 (6-0)
- Approved Items of Consent, including July 25, 2023 minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Henry County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications, R-23-11 and R-23-12, and will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The agenda also includes confirmation of minutes and a building inspection report. No other business is listed.
- R-23-11: Rezone ~13 acres at 3180 & 3186 Figsboro Rd from Rural Residential (R-R) to Agricultural (A-1) for keeping chickens and livestock
- R-23-12: Rezone 2 lots at 782 Fisher Farm Road from Suburban Residential (S-R) to Commercial (B-1) for zoning compliance and possible expansion
- Public hearings at 6:00 p.m. in Summerlin Meeting Room
- Board of Supervisors hearings scheduled for August 22, 2023
The Planning Commission voted to recommend the denial of a rezoning request for livestock use on Figsboro Rd. The Commission also recommended approval for a rezoning request to commercial use on Fisher Farm Road.
- Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Board of Supervisors deny rezoning of 13 acres at 3180 & 3186 Figsboro Rd from Rural Residential to Agricultural (6-0)
- Recommended Board of Supervisors approve rezoning of 2 lots at 782 Fisher Farm Road from Suburban Residential to Commercial (6-0)
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board met to approve ballots for the November 7, 2023 election, review campaign finance fines, and discuss election preparations including ADA compliance and officer training. The board also went into closed session to review findings from a cyber security internship program.
- Approved ballot order for 100% of registered voters for November 7, 2023 election
- Campaign finance fines delivered to Sidney McClure, Gordon Metz, and Garrett Dillard for failure to file
- Closed session to review George Mason University interns' cyber security recommendations
- ADA precinct compliance survey to be submitted in October; temporary ramp and cones available
- Early voting begins September 22, 2023; L&A testing scheduled October 17, 19, 24
The Board approved the printing of ballots for 100% of registered voters for the November 7 election. Members also adopted a monitoring form for authorized observance and approved a revised Statement of Results.
- Approved November 7, 2023 ballots and order for 100% of registered voters (unanimous)
- Adopted Monitoring Form for Authorized Observance (unanimous)
- Approved revised Statement of Results for November election (unanimous)
- Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
CSA CPMT
The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will hold a joint meeting to discuss and decide on child welfare cases, including foster care, IEP, and residential placements, and to approve contracts with service providers. The agenda includes removing and appointing committee members, approving consent agendas, and reviewing expenditures over $5,000 per month. The meeting includes closed sessions for case discussions as permitted by Virginia law.
- Remove Hank Daniels as private provider FAPT representative (Martinsville)
- Remove DSS FAPT representative Vanessa Alonso (joint)
- Approve contracts with Intercept Health, Healing Strides, Dr. Angie Dahl, PLLC, Cumberland Hospital, North Spring Behavioral Health, Rivermont School, Harbor Point, Youth Connect, Embrace Therapeutic Foster Care, Grafton
- Remove Amanda Hill as FAPT parent rep and appoint Jonathan Martin as CPMT parent rep (Henry County)
- Closed session to review specific foster care, IEP, and residential placement cases
The Community Policy and Management Team approved several new provider contracts and CSA funding requests. The board also updated parent and DSS representative appointments and reviewed expenditures for FY23.
- Approved new contracts for Healing Strides, Dr. Angie Dahl, PLLC, Cumberland Hospital, North Spring Behavioral Health, Rivermont School, Harbor Point, Youth Connect, and Embrace Therapeutic Foster Care (Unanimous)
- Approved Grafton contract amendments (Unanimous)
- Denied Intercept Health contract amendments (Unanimous)
- Approved CSA funding requests (Unanimous)
- Appointed Jonathan Martin as CPMT Parent Representative and removed Amanda Hill (Unanimous)
- Removed Vanessa Alonso as DSS FAPT Representative (Unanimous)
- Approved June 29, 2023, meeting minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Report (Unanimous)
Emergency Services Advisory Council
The Henry County Emergency Services Advisory Council discussed reviewing EMS response zones using drive-time data, with a proposal to assign areas to volunteer stations for recruitment and planning while dispatching based on live drive time. Members also reviewed draft policies on infection control, facial hair, PPE, red lights on personal vehicles, and member transfers, providing feedback. The meeting included updates on budget, turnout gear, and apparatus delivery.
- Proposed review of all EMS response zones using drive-time data from Southern Software
- Draft policy on applicants from other departments requiring 90-day wait and reference check
- Draft policy on emergency lights on POVs, limiting to two red/red-white units and requiring deactivation at stop signs/red lights
- Draft policy on PPE specifying equipment for various incident types (e.g., N95 masks for airborne exposure)
- Draft policy on respirator use with facial hair, prohibiting more than 2 days' growth
Board of Supervisors
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will consider routine consent items, resolutions honoring individuals, and multiple financial appropriations and contracts. The meeting includes public hearings on a rezoning application, a comprehensive plan revision, and a zoning ordinance amendment, as well as a budget amendment for site work at Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre.
- Public hearing on rezoning application R-23-10 by Homestead Mulch & More, LLC / Zachary S. Hawks
- Public hearing on Henry County Comprehensive Plan Revision
- Public hearing on proposed Henry County Zoning Ordinance Amendment
- Additional appropriation and contract award for Economic Impact Study – Martinsville Southern Connector
- Contract award up to $3,162,150 for stream mitigation credits at Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre
The Board of Supervisors approved several grant-funded appropriations for housing, opioid abatement, and economic studies. They awarded a contract to relocate an emergency generator for the 911 Center and approved funding for the Children's Services Act program. Two resolutions were passed honoring retiring county employees.
- Approved $235,710 contract to Fidelity Power Systems for generator relocation (6-0)
- Approved $240,000 appropriation for Children’s Services Act Program overages (6-0)
- Approved $95,000 appropriation and contract to C-Peg for Martinsville Southern Connector Economic Impact Study (6-0)
- Approved $50,000 appropriation for housing assessment planning grant (6-0)
- Approved $10,000 appropriation for opioid abatement grant match (6-0)
- Approved $219,679 appropriation for School Board from VA Dept of Education (6-0)
- Approved $55,423 appropriation from Return to Locality Funds for public safety (6-0)
- Approved resolutions honoring retirees Leon Towarnicki and Hilda Mabry (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will hold its July 2023 meeting to approve minutes, review and approve administrative bills and expenditures for May and June, elect board officers, and welcome a new board member. The agenda also includes routine reports on benefits, services, and other operational statistics, followed by a closed session for personnel and case discussions.
- Election of board officers
- New board member appointment
- Approval of bills ending May 2023 and June 2023
- Closed session per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A) (4) & (A) (1) for cases and personnel
- Benefit statistics, SNAP participation, VIEW profiles, fraud report
Planning Commission
The Henry County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on July 12, 2023, to consider two proposed amendments: one to the Comprehensive Plan adding language on renewable energy, and another to the Zoning Ordinance adding language on project area limits. Following the hearings, the Commission will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan amendment to add renewable energy language (Chapter 3, Subsection I)
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendment to add project area limit language (Section 21-224)
- Hearings scheduled for July 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Summerlin Meeting Room, County Administration Building, Kings Mountain Rd, Collinsville, VA
Planning Commission
The Henry County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a rezoning request for a commercial landscaping business and a proposed amendment to the county's comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance regarding solar energy. The commission will make a recommendation on the rezoning to the Board of Supervisors, which will hold its own hearing on July 25, 2023.
- Case R-23-10: Rezoning of 2.36 acres at Virginia Avenue and Murry Hill Lane from Suburban Residential (S-R) to Commercial (B-1) for Homestead Mulch & More, LLC
- Public hearing on proposed amendment to Henry County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance regarding solar energy
- Building Inspection Report as informational item
The Planning Commission recommended a zoning ordinance amendment to limit large-scale solar facilities to 1% of the county's land mass (2,445 acres). The commission also recommended an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding renewable energy and approved a rezoning request for a landscaping business.
- Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Board of Supervisors grant rezoning of 2.6 acres from Suburban Residential to Commercial for Homestead Mulch & More, LLC (5-0)
- Recommended Board of Supervisors approve Comprehensive Plan amendment regarding renewable energy (5-0)
- Recommended Board of Supervisors approve Zoning Ordinance amendment (Sec. 21-224, Subsection K) to cap solar project area at 2,445 acres (5-0)
Industrial Development Authority
The Henry County Board of Supervisors, Martinsville City Council, and Industrial Development Authority will consider splitting the 2007 revenue-sharing agreement for the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre (CCBC) and Patriot Centre Expansion into two separate agreements. They will also review a first amendment that directs a portion of future tax revenue from CCBC Lot #2 to the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation for marketing and development. If approved, the agreements will be sent to the Commission on Local Government for review, followed by public hearings.
- Split of 2007 revenue-sharing agreement into separate agreements for CCBC and Patriot Centre Expansion (Bryant Property)
- First amendment to CCBC agreement directs portion of future tax revenue from Lot #2 to Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation
- County to pay City one-third of tax revenues from businesses locating in either park
- Agreements require review by Commission on Local Government and public hearings before final approval
- CCBC parcels in Ridgeway District; Patriot Centre Expansion is 1,206 acres in Collinsville District
Board of Supervisors
The Henry County Board of Supervisors, Martinsville City Council, and Industrial Development Authority will jointly consider splitting the existing 2007 revenue-sharing agreement into two separate agreements—one for Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre and one for Patriot Centre Expansion (Bryant Property). They will also consider a first amendment that directs a portion of future tax revenue from CCBC Lot #2 to the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation for marketing and development. Approval would send the agreements to the Commission on Local Government for review and findings of fact, followed by public hearings.
- Split of 2007 revenue-sharing agreement into separate CCBC and Patriot Centre Expansion agreements
- First amendment to CCBC agreement directs future tax revenue from Lot #2 to Economic Development Corporation
- County pays City one-third of certain tax revenues from businesses locating in either park
- Agreements require Commission on Local Government review and public hearings per Virginia Code §15.2-2903
- Meeting held at The Harvest Foundation Office, 134 E Church Street, Martinsville
The Henry County Board of Supervisors, Martinsville City Council, and the Industrial Development Authority of Henry County approved splitting a joint revenue-sharing agreement into two separate agreements. The new agreements cover the Patriot Centre Expansion and the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre (CCBC). The documents will now be forwarded to the Commission on Local Government for review.
- Board of Supervisors unanimously approved splitting the revenue-sharing agreement into the Patriot Centre Expansion and CCBC agreements
- Martinsville City Council unanimously approved changes to the CCBC Revenue Sharing Agreement
- Industrial Development Authority unanimously approved splitting the revenue-sharing agreement into the Patriot Centre Expansion and CCBC agreements
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a Special Use Permit to operate a drive-in movie theater at 301 Koehler Rd. The board will also confirm minutes from the previous meeting and receive a building inspection report.
- Public hearing for Case S-23-09: Special Use Permit for drive-in movie theater at 301 Koehler Rd, Collinsville District (Tax Map 41.1(58)/2A)
- Property zoned Commercial District B-1
- Confirmation of minutes from May 24, 2023 meeting
- Building Inspection Report as informational item
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to establish a drive-in movie theater at 301 Koehler Rd. The approval includes three staff-suggested conditions regarding noise, movie ratings, and building codes.
- Approved minutes of May 24, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Special Use Permit for drive-in movie theater at 301 Koehler Rd (3-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider routine consent items, resolutions supporting the Virginia America 250 Commission and honoring Sheriff Lane Perry, and a resolution supporting bond issuance for a retirement community. They will also review financial matters including contracts for engineering, HVAC, inmate food, and 911 implementation, plus a compensation study. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel discussions.
- Resolution supporting Virginia America 250 Commission
- Resolution honoring Sheriff Lane Perry
- Resolution supporting bonds for Sunnyside Presbyterian Home/King's Grant Retirement Community
- Contract for Dick & Willie Passage Phase 7 preliminary engineering
- Contract for food for inmates (Sheriff's Office)
The Board of Supervisors approved several infrastructure and public safety contracts, including a major environmental credit purchase for the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre. They also authorized funding for trail engineering, HVAC services, and various Sheriff's Office budget adjustments.
- Approved contract up to $3,162,150 with Clearwater Mitigation IV, LLC for stream mitigation credits (4-0)
- Approved $80,000 appropriation and contract to Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. for Dick & Willie Passage Trail Phase 7 report (4-0)
- Approved $57,516 HVAC service contract with Trane U.S. Inc. (4-0)
- Awarded food supply contract for Adult Detention Center to J.L. Culpepper & Company, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved $594,180 transfer appropriation for Sheriff's Office budget shortfalls (4-0)
- Approved $57,230 change order to Aviat Networks for emergency communications upgrades (4-0)
- Approved $56,457.67 appropriation and contract to Mobile Communications America for 911 updates (4-0)
- Approved resolution supporting bonds for Sunnyside Presbyterian Home/King's Grant (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, including electing board officers and appointing a new board member. The board will also review and approve administrative bills and expenditures, and receive reports on benefits, services, fraud, and other agency operations. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel and case discussions.
- Election of Board Officers
- New Board Member appointment
- Review and approval of administrative bills and expenditures
- Reports on SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other benefit statistics
- Closed session per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A) (4) & (A) (1)
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board met to canvass and certify election night absentee ballots and the results of the June 20, 2023 Republican primary. Three absentee ballots were reviewed and certified, and the primary results were tabulated and submitted. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public attendees from political parties.
- Certified 3 election night absentee ballots
- Tabulated and certified Republican primary results: Marie March 101 votes, Wren Williams 689 votes
- Meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM
The Electoral Board reviewed and certified three election night absentee ballots. The board tabulated and certified the results for the June 20, 2023 Republican Primary.
- Certified 3 election night absentee ballots
- Certified June 20, 2023 Republican Primary results: Wren Williams 689, Marie March 101
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board met to canvass the June 20, 2023 Republican primary. They reviewed and certified scanner tapes from all precincts and early voting, then voted to suspend the canvas until June 23 to complete certification of election-day absentee ballots.
- Certified scanner tapes for precincts 101, 102, 103, 204, 501, 502, 504, and early voting
- Motion to suspend canvas and resume June 23 at 1 PM to certify absentee ballots
- No political party representatives attended
The Board reviewed and certified scanner tapes for all precincts, early voting, and CAP for the June 20, 2023, Republican Primary. The board voted to suspend the canvas and resume on June 23, 2023, to certify election day absentee ballots.
- Certified scanner tapes for precincts 101, 102, 103, 204, 501, 502, 504, early voting, and CAP
- Approved motion to suspend canvas and resume June 23, 2023, at 1 PM (unopposed)
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board met to canvass provisional ballots from the June 20, 2023 Republican primary. Three provisional ballots were reviewed: one was counted after voter verification, one was not counted because the voter was in the wrong precinct, and one was counted after same-day registration was completed. No political party representatives attended.
- Provisional ballot at precinct 204 counted after voter verified in VERIS
- Provisional ballot at precinct 101 not counted because voter was in wrong precinct
- Provisional ballot at precinct 504 counted after same-day registration completed
The Electoral Board reviewed provisional ballots from the June 20, 2023, Republican Primary. The board verified voter eligibility for specific precincts to determine if ballots should be counted.
- Precinct 204: One ballot counted after verification in VERIS
- Precinct 204: One ballot not counted due to voter being in wrong precinct
- Precinct 504: One ballot counted following completion of Same Day Registration
Industrial Development Authority
The Henry County Industrial Development Authority will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution supporting the issuance of up to $8,000,000 in revenue bonds by the Town of Timberville, VA Economic Development Authority for Sunnyside Presbyterian Home, which operates the King's Grant retirement community in Henry County. The bonds would refinance existing debt with no new construction or financial obligation for the county. The board will also approve minutes and accounts payable.
- Public hearing and resolution supporting $8,000,000 bond issuance for Sunnyside Presbyterian Home/King's Grant refinancing
- Approval of minutes from January 25, 2023
- Approval of accounts payable
- Informational items
Planning Commission
The Henry County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 14, 2023, to confirm the minutes from May 10 and discuss possible amendments to the county's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance regarding solar energy. The meeting also includes an informational building inspection report.
- Discussion of possible amendments to Henry County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance regarding solar energy
- Confirmation of minutes from May 10, 2023
- Building inspection report (informational)
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. These changes would implement a county-wide cap on solar project areas at 1% of the total land mass, or 2,445 acres.
- Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion to hold a public hearing for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding solar (unanimous)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three special use permit requests. The board will decide whether to grant permits for a home hair salon, an event center, and a 250-foot communication tower. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a building inspection report.
- S-23-06: Special use permit for hair salon at 80 John Redd Blvd., Collinsville (S-R zoning)
- S-23-07: Special use permit for event center with dance hall at 1194 Windy Ridge Rd (A-1 zoning)
- S-23-08: Special use permit for 250-ft communication tower (exceeds 199-ft limit) on Clover Rd, Ridgeway District
- Public hearings at 1:00 p.m. in Summerlin Meeting Room
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two special use permits for a home-based hair salon and an event center. A request for a 250-foot communication tower was discussed, but the provided minutes do not record a final decision on that item.
- Approved Special Use Permit for Class B Home Occupation hair salon at 80 John Redd Blvd. (5-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for event center at 1194 Windy Ridge Rd (5-0)
- Approved March 29, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Henry County Board of Supervisors will appropriate the FY 2023-2024 county budget, award contracts for grounds maintenance equipment and a knuckleboom truck, and hold public hearings on a rezoning application and a budget amendment for the Adult Detention Center. The board will also consider the Six-year Secondary Road Plan and go into closed session for appointments, legal matters, real estate, and economic development discussions.
- Appropriation of FY 2023-2024 County Budget
- Public hearing: Rezoning R-23-09 (T'Mesha Penn)
- Public hearing: Budget amendment for Adult Detention Center construction
- Award of contract for grounds maintenance equipment at Smith River Sports Complex
- Award of contract for knuckleboom-style truck for Refuse Department
The Board of Supervisors adopted the Appropriations Resolution for the FY 2023-2024 County Budget. The Board also directed the Planning Commission to begin amending the solar ordinance to consider a county-wide cap of 1% of total land mass. Additionally, the Board petitioned the Circuit Court to avoid a special election to fill the vacancy left by the retiring Sheriff.
- Adopted FY 2023-2024 County Budget Appropriations Resolution (6-0)
- Directed Planning Commission to consider 1% land mass cap for solar panels (5-1)
- Petitioned Circuit Court to not hold special election for retiring Sheriff (6-0)
- Awarded $103,211 contract to Smith Turf & Irrigation for grounds equipment (6-0)
- Awarded $207,503 contract to Excel Truck Group for a knuckleboom-style truck (6-0)
- Approved $130,138 transfer for the Fieldale Heritage Project (6-0)
- Approved $250,000 in categorical transfers for school paving and painting (6-0)
- Approved $10,868 appropriation for Sheriff's Office investigator training (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will meet on May 22, 2023, to consider several new business items, including the FY'24 Class and Comp Plan, agency branding, an outside attorney fee, proclamations for Adult Abuse Prevention and Foster Care Awareness months, and the appointment of board officers. The board will also review and approve administrative bills and expenditures, and may enter closed session for case and personnel discussions. The agenda includes reports on benefits, services, and other operational statistics.
- FY'24 HMDSS Class and Comp Plan
- HMDSS Branding
- Outside Attorney Fee
- Appointment of Board Officers
- Closed session for case and personnel items
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board met and approved the minutes from April 19. They reviewed the registrar's report, which noted 74 absentee ballots mailed and 14 early votes cast, and approved a total of 8,500 ballots for the June 20 primary, with precinct-specific allocations. The board tabled a budget increase for election officers and a polling place accessibility assessment until after the primary. They also scheduled closed training sessions for May 22 and 25.
- Approved 8,500 total ballots for June 20 primary, with precinct allocations ranging from 500 to 2,200
- 74 absentee ballots mailed and 14 early votes cast as of meeting date
- CAP training for June 20 primary scheduled for June 13, 10 AM, closed meeting
- Budget increase for Officer of Election compensation tabled until after primary
- Polling place accessibility assessment tabled
The Board reviewed and verified the ballot counts for seven precincts for the June 20, 2023, primary. Two items regarding officer compensation and polling place accessibility were tabled. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023, meeting.
- Approved minutes from 4-19-23 meeting
- Verified 8,500 total ballots for June 20, 2023 primary
- Tabled budget increase for Officer of Election compensation
- Tabled polling place accessibility assessment
Planning Commission
The Henry County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a 1.62-acre property on Chestnut Knob Rd. The applicant, T'Mesha Penn, seeks to change the zoning from Suburban Residential District S-R to Agricultural District A-1 to build a large private storage building. The Commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, which will hold its own hearing on May 23, 2023.
- Public hearing for rezoning case R-23-09 (T'Mesha Penn)
- Rezoning of 1.62 acres from S-R to A-1 on Chestnut Knob Rd
- Applicant plans to construct a large private storage building
- Property located in Ridgeway District, Tax Map 51.7/113A
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a rezoning request for a property on Chestnut Knob Rd. The change from Suburban Residential District S-R to Agricultural District A-1 would allow for the construction of a private storage building.
- Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of rezoning R-23-09 for T’Mesha Penn from S-R to A-1 (6-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved the FY 2024 budget and set tax rates for real estate and personal property. Several additional appropriations for the Sheriff's Office and capital improvements were approved, while a solar siting agreement was denied.
- Adopted FY 2024 Real Estate tax rate at $.555 per $100 assessed value (6-0)
- Adopted FY 2024 Personal Property and Machinery and Tools tax rate at $1.55 per $100 (6-0)
- Approved FY 2024 school expenditures and total budget for planning purposes (6-0)
- Awarded $378,519 contract to Timmons Group for Reservoir Road engineering (6-0)
- Approved $1,074,000 for capital improvements including administration building electrical upgrades (6-0)
- Approved three Sheriff's Office appropriations: $25,965 for vests, $16,067 for SCAAP grant, and $37,000 for equipment (6-0)
- Denied Axton Solar Siting Agreement (2-4)
- Re-appointed Donna Stone to the Southern Area Agency on Aging (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will meet to approve administrative bills and expenditures, review committee reports, and discuss new business including Child Abuse Prevention Month, an updated Local Board Member Handbook, and a VDSS news story. The agenda also includes reports on benefits, services, and fraud, followed by a closed session for a personnel matter.
- Approval of administrative bills and expenditures
- Discussion of Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Review of updated Local Board Member Handbook
- VDSS Richmond, VA news story
- Closed session for personnel matter
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board reviewed plans for the June 20, 2023 primary election, including officer training, ballot testing, and absentee ballot processing. The board also approved minutes from the prior meeting and discussed participation in a summer internship program with VCU.
- June 20, 2023 primary is House District 47 Republican nomination
- L&A testing scheduled for May 23, 2023
- CAP OOE training set for June 13, 2023 at 10 AM
- Absentee ballot pre-processing begins June 13, 2023, 7 days before election
- VCU intern program runs June 5-August 7, 2023
The Board approved the minutes from the April 5, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed training schedules and officer assignments for the June 20 primary election. The Registrar reported the county's participation in a VCU intern program.
- Approved April 5, 2023 meeting minutes
- Scheduled L&A testing for May 23, 2023
- Scheduled CAP OOE training for June 13, 2023
- Set absentee ballot preprocessing start date for June 13, 2023
Board of Supervisors
The Board conducted public hearings for the FY 2023-24 School Budget, the FY 2023-24 Total County Budget, and a proposed siting agreement with Axton Solar, LLC. The Board recommended no changes to the proposed budget. No final vote was recorded on the Axton Solar agreement.
- Recommended no changes to the proposed FY 2023-24 budget
- Closed public hearing on FY 2023-24 School Budget
- Closed public hearing on FY 2023-24 Total County Budget
- Closed public hearing on proposed siting agreement with Axton Solar, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Henry County Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on two rezoning applications and will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The agenda also includes confirmation of minutes and an informational building inspection report.
- R-23-07: Rezone 2.1 acres at Fontaine Dr. and Textile Dr. from B-1 to I-2 for four warehouse units
- R-23-08: Rezone 1 lot on Meadowood Trail from S-R to R-R for a manufactured home
- Public hearings at 6:00 p.m. in the Summerlin Meeting Room
- Board of Supervisors hearings scheduled for April 25, 2023
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend two rezoning requests to the Board of Supervisors. One request involves a commercial site for warehouse units, and the other concerns a residential lot for a manufactured home.
- Approved request to rezone 2.1 acres from Commercial District B-1 to Limited Industrial District I-2 for four warehouse units (6-0)
- Approved request to rezone 1 lot from Suburban Residential District S-R to Rural Residential District R-R for a manufactured home (6-0)
- Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors reviewed a proposed FY 2023-2024 budget that maintains current tax rates and increases spending by $6.7 million. The Board decided to advertise the budget and schedule a public hearing for April 17, 2023.
- Approved motion to advertise FY 23-24 Budget and schedule public hearing for April 17, 2023 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a public hearing to consider a special use permit request for an event center with a potential dance hall permit. The property is at 5780 Figsboro Rd in the Reed Creek District, zoned Agricultural A-1. The board will also confirm minutes from March 2, 2023, and receive a building inspection report.
- Public hearing for Case S-23-05, Stephen Hayes, special use permit for event center with potential dance hall permit
- Property at 5780 Figsboro Rd, Reed Creek District, Tax Map 7.9/34,35,30B, zoned Agricultural A-1
- Confirmation of minutes from March 2, 2023
- Building Inspection Report as informational item
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to use a property at 5780 Figsboro Rd as an event center. The approval includes five specific conditions regarding noise, permits, site plans, operating hours, and occupancy.
- Approved Special Use Permit for event center at 5780 Figsboro Rd (4-0)
- Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a grant for trail construction and several rezoning requests. They also authorized a business license fee refund and updated the dog licensing ordinance to allow lifetime tags.
- Approved $665,000 ARC grant for phase 6A of Dick and Willie Trail (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of 8.1 acres on Ward Road from Suburban Residential to Agricultural (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of 1 acre at Virginia Ave and Camilla Dr. to Commercial for a billboard (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of 5 acres at Camilla Dr. and Thornwood Dr. to Agricultural (6-0)
- Approved ordinance change to allow lifetime dog tags (6-0)
- Approved $20,468.25 business license fee refund to Roochi Traders, Inc. (6-0)
- Appointed Stuart Warren to Patrick & Henry Community College Board (6-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Vesper Energy Siting Agreement for April 17, 2023 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will meet to review and approve administrative bills and expenditures, including the FY24 local budget, and discuss new business items such as Social Worker Appreciation Month, the director's evaluation, and CarePortal. The agenda also includes reports on benefits, services, and fraud, followed by a closed session for case discussions.
- Review and approval of FY24 local budget
- Discussion of Social Worker Appreciation Month
- Director's evaluation
- CarePortal discussion
- Closed session per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A) (4) for cases
Planning Commission
The Henry County Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on three rezoning requests (R-23-04, R-23-05, R-23-06) and to confirm the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. No other business is listed, and an informational building inspection report will be presented.
- Public hearing R-23-04: William W. Hitt rezoning request
- Public hearing R-23-05: Everything Outdoors, LLC / Travis Crouch rezoning request
- Public hearing R-23-06: Everything Outdoors, LLC / Travis Crouch rezoning request
- Confirmation of minutes from January 11, 2023
- Building Inspection Report (informational)
The Planning Commission voted to recommend the approval of three rezoning requests to the Board of Supervisors. These include changes for agricultural use, a potential billboard site, and a storage shelter.
- Approved minutes of January 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous, one absent)
- Recommended approval to rezone 8.1 acres on Ward Rd from Suburban Residential to Agricultural (4-1, one absent)
- Recommended approval to rezone 1 acre at Virginia Ave and Camilla Dr from Agricultural to Commercial (unanimous, one absent)
- Recommended approval to rezone 5 acres at Camilla Dr and Thornwood Dr from Suburban Residential to Agricultural (unanimous, one absent)
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
This is a brief procedural meeting of the Bylaws Committee of the Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board. The agenda includes only a call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to hold public hearings on three zoning appeals and to continue discussion of a solar project case. The agenda is mostly case-specific, with no general policy items listed.
- Public hearing on case S-23-02, Patrick Henry Saddle Club, c/o Mary Knight
- Public hearing on case 8-23-03, Kasey Lucas
- Public hearing on case S-23-04, Charles Edward Long, III
- Continuation of case S-23-01, Sunny Rock Solar, LLC
- Building inspection report as informational item
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a 20MW solar energy facility and three special use permits for an event center, a dance hall, and a campground. All approvals included specific staff-recommended conditions regarding noise, permits, and site maintenance.
- Approved Special Use Permit for Patrick Henry Saddle Club campground at 394 Saddleridge Road (3-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Kasey Lucas event center/dance hall at 1960 Virginia Ave (3-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Charles Edward Long, III event center at 3531 Dillons Fork Rd (3-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Sunny Rock Solar, LLC 20MW facility (3-0)
- Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved several funding appropriations for trail construction and vehicle repairs. It also authorized participation in opioid-related legal settlements and approved a change to a voting precinct location.
- Approved $641,750 grant for Dick and Willie Trail phase 6A (5-0)
- Approved $41,788 for Sheriff's Office and Adult Detention Center vehicle repairs (5-0)
- Authorized participation in opioid-related claim settlements against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS (5-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing Blue Ridge Airport Authority to apply for Airport Access Program funding (5-0)
- Relocated Mountain Valley (#305) voting precinct to Granberry United Methodist Church (5-0)
- Set public hearing for March 28, 2023, to consider a $20 lifetime dog tag license (5-0)
- Re-appointed Barry Helmstutler and Marshall Stowe to Industrial Development Authority (5-0)
- Re-appointed Scott Barker to Dan River Alcohol Safety Action Program Board (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board is meeting to review administrative bills and expenditures, receive committee updates, and consider new business items including an alternate December board meeting date, a resolution for Benefit Programs Specialist Appreciation Month, a director appointment to the Martinsville City Emergency Housing & Community Support Commission, and updates to the employee handbook and APS dashboard. The agenda also includes routine reports on benefits, services, and fraud, followed by a closed session for personnel and case matters.
- Consideration to reschedule December 25, 2023 board meeting to December 18, 2023
- Director appointment to Martinsville City Emergency Housing & Community Support Commission
- HMDSS Employee Handbook – Employee Fund Committee update
- Benefit Programs Specialist Appreciation Month Resolution
- Review and approval of administrative bills and expenditures
Election Board
The Henry County Electoral Board met to handle routine business, including deferring the reading of previous minutes and entering a closed session for a security assessment review. The board also visited Granberry Methodist Church and accepted it as the possible location for precinct 305, with a public hearing to be scheduled.
- Closed session for Security Assessment Review
- Granberry Methodist Church accepted as possible precinct 305 location
- Public hearing to be scheduled with Board of Supervisors
The board reviewed and accepted Granberry Methodist Church as a potential location for precinct 305. A meeting with the Board of Supervisors and a public hearing will be scheduled.
- Deferred reading of previous meeting minutes
- Accepted Granberry Methodist Church as possible precinct 305 location
Board of Supervisors
The Board approved several additional appropriations for road work, public safety vehicles, and school capital projects. Three rezoning applications were approved following public hearings. The Board also awarded contracts for police vehicles and financial auditing services.
- Approved $1.2M Appalachian Regional Commission grant for Reservoir Road (5-0)
- Approved $549,342 in FY'22 carryover funds for school capital projects (5-0)
- Awarded $118,404 contract to Sheehy Ford for three police vehicles (5-0)
- Approved $95,000 for two Sheriff's Office special investigations vehicles (5-0)
- Awarded financial auditing contract to Creedle, Jones & Associates through FY 2027 (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 49 and 81 Tanks Prestige Avenue to Mixed Residential (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 0.74 acres at Maple Leaf Rd and A.L. Philpott Hwy to Commercial (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 20 acres on Blackberry Rd to Agricultural (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board held its organizational meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The Board also approved its 2023 bylaws, meeting dates, and the FY 2023-24 budget calendar.
- Elected Jim Adams as Chairperson (6-0)
- Elected Joe Bryant as Vice-Chairperson (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Board Meeting Dates (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Bylaws (6-0)
- Adopted FY 2023-24 County Budget calendar (6-0)
- Set annual planning session for February 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. (6-0)