Henry County public meetings in 2024

CSA CPMT

This is a joint meeting of the Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Team. The body will approve consent agenda items including meeting minutes and CSA pool reimbursement reports, and hold closed sessions to discuss individual child welfare cases (foster care, IEP, private day, residential placements) and review expenditures over $6,500/month for therapeutic foster care and over $7,000/month for other cases. Open session will also include approval of CSA funding reports and joint new business regarding the FY25 audit time period and HFW project attendees.

• Closed session under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(15) to discuss individual foster care, IEP, and group home cases
• Approval of consent agenda including November 21, 2024 meeting minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Report
• Approval of CSA funding reports in open session
• Review of accounts payable check registers by fiscal agents Brittany Sirkel (Martinsville) and Andrea Amos (Henry County)
• Joint new business on FY25 audit time period and HFW Project attendees

The Henry County Community Policy and Management Team approved the FY25 audit time period (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) and unanimously approved all CSA funding requests as presented. The team also entered closed session to review individual cases, then certified the closed meeting and returned to open session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY25 self-assessment audit period covering July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved all CSA funding requests as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including November 21, 2024 minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Report (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711(A)(15) (unanimous)
• Certified closed meeting (unanimous roll call vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss financial appropriations for public safety and parks, review the FY 2024 audit, and consider remote meeting participation. The meeting includes a public hearing for a rezoning request by Jose Tiznado and Margarita Rodriguez.

• Public hearing for rezoning request R-24-14 (Jose Tiznado and Margarita Rodriguez)
• Resolution supporting an application for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding
• Contract award for replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
• Additional appropriations for Public Safety vehicle insurance settlement, Parks and Recreation vehicle buy back, and Sheriff's Office Justice Assistance Grant
• Presentation of the FY 2024 Audit by Creedle, Jones and Associates

The Henry County Board of Supervisors accepted the FY2024 audit with a clean report, noting a total general fund balance of $97,191,056 and an unassigned balance of $44,168,078. The Board also approved several appropriations, including $26,398 for a public safety vehicle, $49,975 for a Parks and Recreation vehicle, and $14,489 for a Sheriff's Office grant. A contract for five police vehicles was awarded to Haley Ford for $215,871, and a policy allowing remote participation in meetings was approved.

• Accepted FY2024 audit with clean report (5-0)
• Approved $26,398 appropriation for public safety vehicle (5-0)
• Approved $49,975 appropriation for Parks and Recreation vehicle (5-0)
• Approved $14,489 Justice Assistance Grant appropriation (5-0)
• Awarded $215,871 contract to Haley Ford for five police vehicles (5-0)
• Approved policy for remote participation in meetings (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 37 Horsley Rd. from B-1 to M-R (5-0)
• Approved reappointments to multiple boards (5-0)

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Board will review administrative bills, expenditures, and benefit statistics. The meeting includes a discussion on retirements and a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• Review and approval of administrative bills and expenditures
• Discussion of retirements under New Business
• Closed session for personnel matters per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A) (1)
• Review of SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF participation and compliance reports
• Review of Child Protective Services and Foster Care statistics

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning case R-24-14, a request to change the zoning of 0.23 acres at 37 Horsley Rd. from Commercial District B-1 to Mixed Residential District M-R. The property currently has a double-wide structure previously used as a commercial office. After the hearing, the commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, which will hold its own public hearing on December 17, 2024. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a building inspection report.

• Rezoning case R-24-14 – Jose Tiznado and Ma Rodriguez: 37 Horsley Rd., Reed Creek District, from B-1 Commercial to M-R Mixed Residential (0.23 acre)
• Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. in Summerlin Meeting Room; recommendation to Board of Supervisors
• Building Inspection Report – informational item

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to discuss two land-use requests in the Ridgeway District. The board will consider a height variance for a power structure and a permit for an event center.

• Case S-24-10: Variance request for Appalachian Power Company to build an 85-foot transmission line structure at 114 George Martin Dr
• Case S-24-11: Special Use Permit request for Marty D. Rhodes, Jr. to operate an event center at 874 Flanigan Branch Rd

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider extending the personal property tax payment deadline and hold public hearings on two rezoning applications. The agenda also includes consent items, financial appropriations for the drug court program, school nutrition budget, teacher apprenticeship grant, and a contract for administration building bathroom renovations. The board will discuss the 2025 legislative agenda and then enter a closed meeting for appointments, legal matters, real estate, and economic development discussions.

• Consideration of extending the personal property tax payment deadline
• Public hearing on rezoning R-24-12 (Edwin and Iris Gillispie)
• Public hearing on rezoning R-24-13 (John K. Adams)
• Award of contract for Administration Building Bathroom Renovations
• Additional appropriation for School Nutrition Budget

CSA CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will hold a joint meeting to approve consent agendas, discuss old business including accounts payable and grant reports, and enter closed sessions to review child welfare cases including foster care placements, IEP cases, and expenditures exceeding $6,500/month for therapeutic foster care and $7,000/month for other cases. The meeting also includes new business such as appointing a private provider alternate for Progressive Health Systems, approving a new utilization review form, and a contract with Mundy Psychological Services. Public comment periods are scheduled for each body.

• Closed session to discuss foster care cases, IEP reviews, and group home placements with specific case numbers listed
• Approval of new contract with Mundy Psychological Services as part of joint new business
• Appointment of Sarah Mullins as alternate private provider for Progressive Health Systems
• Addition of Rachel Giles as alternate to FAPT from Strategic Therapy for Martinsville
• Approval of CSA pool reimbursement reports and funding requests for both cities

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will hold a regular meeting with standard items: approval of minutes, administrative bills and expenditures, and committee reports. The board will also hear updates on benefit programs and service statistics before entering a closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) for a personnel matter.

• Review and approval of administrative bills and expenditures for October 2024
• Closed session for personnel matter per Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1)
• Reports on SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and other benefit program statistics
• Reports on Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Adult Protective Services
• Public comments period

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two property rezoning applications in the Blackberry District. The commission will make recommendations on these cases to the Board of Supervisors.

• Case R-24-12: Request to rezone 2.67 acres on Valley Dr from Suburban Residential (S-R) to Agricultural (A-1)
• Case R-24-13: Request to rezone a lot at Stones Dairy Rd and Bittersweet Dr from Suburban Residential (S-R) to Rural Residential (R-R) for a manufactured home

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Board of Social Services will meet on October 28, 2024, to approve minutes and the agenda, review and approve administrative bills and expenditures, hear reports on benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, VIEW) and services (CPS, foster care, APS), and hold a closed session per Virginia Code for a personnel matter. The agenda includes standard business items and no new ordinances or funding decisions are listed.

• Closed session under Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A) (1) for a personnel matter
• Review and approval of administrative bills and expenditures (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Reports on benefit statistics: SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, VIEW, fraud, and employment services
• Reports on child protective services, foster care, family preservation, adult protective services
• Emergency services intake statistics for City of Martinsville and Henry County

CSA CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Team will hold a joint meeting to discuss confidential case reviews, approve emergency contracts for youth services, and consider upgrades to the electronic records management system. The agenda includes closed sessions for foster care, IEP, and group home placement reviews, as well as approval of expenditures over $6,500 per month for therapeutic foster care and over $7,000 per month for other cases. The team will also address a DSS request for child care funding and an audit item for Henry County.

• Emergency contract approval for Youth Opportunity Investments DBA Bledsoe Youth Academy and Pathways Youth Services, LLC
• FileVista Upgrade to electronic records management system
• Closed session for case reviews: foster care, IEP, group home, and private day/special education cases
• DSS request for child care funding
• Review of therapeutic foster care placement expenditures over $6,500/month and case expenditures over $7,000/month

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two requests for Special Use Permits to construct large-scale solar energy facilities on Meadowood Tr. in the Horsepasture District. Both parcels are zoned Agricultural A-1. The board will also confirm previous meeting minutes and receive a building inspection report.

• Case S-24-08: New Energy Equity/Henry Solar 1, LLC – 4MW solar facility on 27 acres of a 92-acre parcel
• Case S-24-09: New Energy Equity/Henry Solar 2, LLC – 2MW solar facility on 18.99 acres of a 41.31-acre parcel
• Both properties located east side of Meadowood Tr., approx. 1.2 miles north of Preston Rd., Horsepasture District
• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. in the Summerlin Meeting Room
• Confirmation of minutes from September 25, 2024, and building inspection report as informational item

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application (R-24-11) by Ana Carter, and consider consent items including minutes, accounts payable, and a resolution honoring the Family Five Gospel Singers. Other agenda items include a proclamation for the Disability Rights and Resource Center's 10-year anniversary, monthly delinquent tax report, economic development update, and additional appropriations for the Sheriff's Office traffic enforcement grant and bulletproof vest program. The Board will also designate voting representatives for the VACo annual meeting and enter closed session for discussions on appointments, legal matters, real estate, and unannounced industries.

• Public hearing on rezoning application R-24-11 (Ana Carter)
• Additional appropriation for Traffic Enforcement Grant – Sheriff's Office
• Additional appropriation for Bulletproof Vest Program – Sheriff's Office
• Proclamation recognizing 10-year anniversary of Disability Rights and Resource Center
• Designation of voting representatives for 2024 VACo Annual Business Meeting

Planning Commission

This meeting includes a public hearing for case R-24-11, a rezoning request from Suburban Residential (S-R) to Rural Residential (R-R) for two lots on Mapleridge Rd. The applicant seeks to allow manufactured housing and market the property. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. Other agenda items are procedural or informational.

• Public hearing on case R-24-11 (Ana Carter) for rezoning two lots at Mapleridge Rd (south side, 0.12 mile east of Stones Dairy Rd) from S-R to R-R for possible manufactured housing
• Property identified as Tax Map 25.1(22)/11,12 in the Blackberry District
• Confirmation of minutes from August 14, 2024
• Building Inspection Report as informational item

CSA CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Teams meet jointly to discuss child welfare cases and funding. They will hear public comments, approve consent agendas including meeting minutes and reimbursement reports, and enter closed sessions to review confidential foster care, IEP, and placement cases. New business includes an invitation to join the High Fidelity Wraparound State Project and approval of a contract with Dr. Ryan Cooper for neuropsychological services.

• Joint invitation to participate in the High Fidelity Wraparound State Project
• New contract approval for Dr. Ryan Cooper (neuropsychological services)
• Closed session case reviews for expenditures over $7,000/month
• Therapeutic foster care placement expenditures over $6,500/month reviewed
• Removal of Megan Eanes from Martinsville CPMT

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Michelle Hairston for a Special Use Permit to operate a Family Day Care Home for up to 7 children at 657 Chatmoss Ct. Ext., zoned Suburban Residential. The hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2024.

• Case S-24-07: Special Use Permit for Family Day Care Home (7 children) at 657 Chatmoss Ct. Ext., Iriswood District, zoned S-R.

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to designate Kiwi Emergency Medical Services, LLC as an EMS agency, vote on a resolution to add Airport Road to the secondary road system, and receive an update on broadband installation. The board will also approve routine consent items and several additional appropriations for fire programs, real estate assessment, and school board programs. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss personnel, pending legal matters, real estate, and potential new industries.

• Resolution to establish Kiwi Emergency Medical Services, LLC as an EMS agency
• Resolution supporting addition of Airport Road to the Secondary Road System
• Additional appropriation for Fire Programs Aid-to-Localities funds (Public Safety)
• Additional appropriation for Real Estate Assessment (Commissioner of the Revenue)
• Closed session for personnel, legal, real estate, and unannounced industry discussions

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Board will review administrative bills and expenditures for July and August 2024. The meeting includes the resignation of Dr. Joshua Tucker and a donation from Carter Bank and Trust.

• Resignation of Dr. Joshua Tucker
• Donation from Carter Bank and Trust
• Quarterly Board Training on Parental Child Safety Placement Program
• Review of administrative bills and expenditures for months ending 7-31-2024 and 08-31-2024

Election Board

The Electoral Board met to coordinate voting equipment testing, ballot approvals, and personnel assignments for the November 2024 election. The board reviewed sample ballots and canvas checklists for precinct chiefs.

• Appointment of David Bowyer and Jason Gardner as Custodians for voting systems
• Approval of November election sample ballot and Statement of Results
• Order of ballots at 105% of registered voters
• Review and adoption of canvas checklists for precinct chiefs
• Review and acceptance of Officers of Election

The Henry County Electoral Board approved the November 2024 ballot and Statement of Results, and designated custodians and board members to perform Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing of voting equipment. The board also approved canvas checklists for precinct chiefs and accepted the reviewed Officers of Election. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved November ballot and Statement of Results (unanimous)
• Appointed David Bowyer and Jason Gardner as custodians for voting system programming and testing
• Designated Dawn Stultz-Vaughn to perform L&A testing for early voting with custodians
• Scheduled board assistance for L&A testing on Sept 17, 19, 24, 26, Oct 1, and Oct 3 if needed
• Approved canvas checklists for precinct chiefs (unanimous)
• Accepted Officers of Election reviewed in closed meeting (unanimous)

CSA CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Team meets jointly to discuss child welfare cases in closed session, including foster care, IEP, group home placements, and expenditures over $6,500 per month. They will also consider removing Mandy McGhee from the Martinsville CPMT and adding Rachel Giles as a private provider for Henry County. Approval of prior meeting minutes, reimbursement reports, and CSA funding requests are on the consent agenda.

• Removal of Mandy McGhee from Martinsville CPMT (new business)
• Addition of Rachel Giles as FAPT private provider for Henry County (new business)
• Closed session reviews of specific foster care, IEP, group home, and private day cases for both cities
• Review of therapeutic foster care placement expenditures over $6,500/month and case expenditures over $7,000/month
• Approval of consent agenda including July 25, 2024 meeting minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Report

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three requests: a special use permit for a 4-site campground on 32 acres at 311 Florence Dr, a special use permit for a family day care home for up to 12 children at 76 10th St, and a variance to build a garage 43 feet from the road instead of the required 60 feet at 100 Mathews Mill Rd. The board will receive citizen input before deciding whether to issue the permits and variance.

• Special use permit for a campground with up to 4 sites on 32 acres at 311 Florence Dr in Reed Creek District (A-1 zoning)
• Special use permit for a family day care home for up to 12 children at 76 10th St in Horsepasture District (S-R zoning)
• Variance to allow a free-standing garage 43 feet from road center instead of required 60 feet at 100 Mathews Mill Rd in Horsepasture District (A-1 zoning)

The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals approved three special use permits and one variance. A campground permit for up to 4 sites was approved for 311 Florence Drive, a family daycare permit for up to 6 children plus the applicant's own was approved for 76 10th Street, and a variance to build a garage 43 feet from the road centerline (instead of 60 feet) was approved for 100 Mathews Mill Road. All votes were unanimous 4-0 with one member absent.

• Approved special use permit for campground at 311 Florence Drive (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for family daycare at 76 10th Street, allowing 6 children plus applicant's own (4-0)
• Approved variance for garage at 100 Mathews Mill Road, allowing 43-foot setback instead of 60 feet (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the adoption of the Henry County Energy Action Plan and award several contracts for public safety and transportation projects. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a budget amendment for School Board new construction and renovation using the One Percent Sales Tax Fund.

• Public hearing on budget amendment for School Board new construction and renovation
• Adoption of the Henry County Energy Action Plan
• Contract award for Public Safety Campus Master Plan architectural and engineering services
• Contract award for Active Transportation Plan consulting services
• Contract award for Administration Building electrical upgrades

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2024. Agenda items include approval of minutes, review of administrative bills and expenditures, and reports on benefit programs and services. Under new business, the board will consider a donation from Carter Bank & Trust. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel and case matters.

• Carter Bank & Trust donation under new business
• Review and approval of administrative bills and expenditures for July 2024
• Reports on SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and fraud statistics
• Foster care, child protective services, and adult protective services updates
• Closed session per Virginia Code for personnel and case discussions

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board met on August 22, 2024, approving minutes from the June primary and hearing the Registrar's report, which included a $6,046 grant for a ballot-on-demand printer. The board voted to order 110% of ballots for the November federal election and completed the annual ADA compliance review. Equipment testing and officer training dates were set, and voters were reminded that acceptable ID is required at the polls.

• Approved $6,046 grant for ballot-on-demand printer (awaiting Board of Supervisors appropriation)
• Ordered 110% of ballots for November federal election
• Completed annual ADA compliance and confirmation review
• Set officer of election training dates: Oct 8,10,15,21,23 at 6 PM
• Scheduled voting equipment logic and accuracy testing: Sept 17,19,24 (and Oct 1,3 if needed)

Planning Commission

The Henry County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a preliminary plat approval for Daniel's Comer Planned Unit Development. No public hearings are scheduled. The commission will also receive a building inspection report and approve minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting.

• Preliminary plat approval for Daniel's Comer Planned Unit Development
• Building inspection report (informational item)
• Confirmation of minutes from June 12, 2024

CSA CPMT

The Martinsville City/Henry County CSA CPMT will meet to approve consent agendas, discuss old business including accounts payable and the Promoting Safe and Stable Families report, and consider new business such as FY25 allocations. Both the Martinsville and Henry County portions will enter closed session under Virginia law to review specific foster care, group home, private day, and therapeutic foster care cases, including expenditures over $6,500 and $7,000 per month. The Henry County segment also includes a change to the CPMT representative.

• Public comment periods for both Martinsville and Henry County sessions
• Approval of consent agendas including June 27 meeting minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Report
• FY25 Allocations for both Martinsville and Henry County
• Closed session case reviews with specific case numbers for expenditures over $6,500/mo (therapeutic foster care) and $7,000/mo
• Henry County CPMT representative change: remove Matthew Woods, add Marcie Seay

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Case S-24-04, a request from Patricia J. Adkins for a Special Use Permit to establish a Class B Home Occupation hair salon at 1107 Hilltop Drive in the Collinsville District. The property is zoned Suburban Residential District S-R. The meeting also includes routine items: call to order, invocation, approval of May 29, 2024 minutes, and a building inspection report.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit S-24-04 (Patricia J. Adkins) to allow a Class B Home Occupation hair salon at 1107 Hilltop Drive, Collinsville District, on land zoned S-R (Tax Map 28.6(63)/95,96).

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet in closed session to discuss potential economic development projects, real estate acquisitions, and pending legal matters. In open session, they will consider resolutions honoring individuals, a delinquent tax collection report, financial appropriations and contracts for the sheriff's office, and a resolution supporting a Smart Scale application for transportation funding. The board will also review revisions to the county's investment policy.

• Resolution honoring Neal Morris
• Resolution recognizing 50th anniversary of Carver Road Ruritan Club
• Additional appropriations and contract awards for Sheriff's Office (vehicle replacement)
• Revisions to Henry County Investment Policy
• Resolution supporting Smart Scale application for highway projects

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board meets to approve minutes, administrative bills, and new business including janitorial services and board officer elections. Reports on benefits, services, and expenditures are reviewed.

• Board officers reappointed: Chair Jean Odachowski, Vice-Chair Paul Kennedy, Second Vice-Chair Dr. Holland
• Janitorial services contract approved for TCM to replace Sarver at no extra cost for first year
• Administrative bills totaling $43,676 approved for auxiliary grants, adoption subsidies, and foster care programs
• Parental Child Safety Placement Program mandated starting July 1, 2024, with staff reallocation to meet requirements

CSA CPMT

The Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet to approve various contracts and discuss membership updates for Martinsville and Henry County. The agenda includes reviewing foster care cases, special education reviews, and upcoming DSS program changes. The meeting also covers accounts payable and funding reports.

• Membership updates for Martinsville City Administration and parent representation
• Emergency contract approval for Elk Hill
• Contract approvals for People Places, Bridges Treatment Center, and Connected Communities
• DSS program changes effective July 1, 2024
• Private provider updates involving Youth Connect and Gregg Ferguson

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold public hearings regarding the FY25 School Budget and proposed real estate tax levy. The agenda also includes consideration of performance agreements for Press Glass expansion and a presentation on the Villa Heights Community Housing Project.

• Public hearing for Rezoning Application R-24-10 (Jerry Cecil Stump)
• Public hearing for FY25 School Budget and Real Estate Tax Levy amendments
• Performance agreements regarding Press Glass expansion
• Contract award for inmate food (Sheriff’s Office)
• Additional appropriation for U.S. DOT Thriving Communities Grant

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will meet on June 24, 2024, to consider a proposal for janitorial services and the Parental Child Safety Placement Program. The meeting also includes reviews of administrative bills and agency statistics.

• Proposal for Janitorial Services
• Parental Child Safety Placement Program
• Review and approval of administrative bills and expenditures

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding case R-24-10. The applicant seeks to rezone approximately 1.6 acres at 2129 Reed Creek Dr from Suburban Residential to Agricultural to build additional accessory buildings. Following the hearing, the commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Rezoning request R-24-10 for 2129 Reed Creek Dr
• Request to change zoning from Suburban Residential (S-R) to Agricultural (A-1)
• Building Inspection Report

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit request by John C. Draper to build and operate a gymnasium on 40+ acres zoned Agricultural A-1. The property is on Spencer Preston Rd in the Horsepasture District. The board will also confirm minutes from April 24 and receive a building inspection report.

• Special use permit S-24-03 for gymnasium on 40+ acres
• Property on west side of Spencer Preston Rd, north of 3101 Spencer Preston Rd
• Zoned Agricultural District A-1
• Public hearing at 1:00 p.m. in Summerlin Meeting Room
• Building inspection report as informational item

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to appropriate the FY 2024-2025 County Budget. The session includes awarding several department contracts and discussing a Local Energy Efficiency Action Plan.

• Appropriation of the FY 2024-2025 County Budget
• Award of contracts for ambulance re-chassis, refuse truck, and building demolition
• Award of contract for Comprehensive Plan Services for Planning, Zoning, and Inspections
• Resolution establishing Ques Transport, LLC as a Designated Emergency Response Agency
• Additional appropriations for Fieldale Heritage Revitalization Project and Asset Forfeiture Funds

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services Board reviewed agency statistics for March 2024 and approved a new compensation plan. The updated plan includes adjustments for cost-of-living increases, skill attainment, and bilingual status.

• Approval of the 2024-2025 Classification and Compensation Plan
• 3% salary increase for state supported local employees effective July 01, 2024
• Transfer of $1,810 from County to City for Substance Abuse POS
• Receipt of $17,000 for B/L 804 City Auxiliary Grants
• SNAP issuance for March 2024 totaled $2,290,484

Emergency Services Advisory Council

The Henry County Emergency Services Advisory Council discussed a plan for fire departments to bill insurance for motor vehicle crash and structure fire responses, with chiefs agreeing to pursue it. The council also reviewed the FY-25 budget, including an estimated $550,000 for new fire trucks, and heard updates on new positions and training classes.

• Fire chiefs agreed to pursue soft billing for crash and fire responses, with a follow-up meeting set for June 25
• FY-25 budget includes an estimated $550,000 allocation for a new fire engine and tanker
• Four new Operations Division positions approved, effective July 1, 2024
• Aerial apparatus delivery expected mid to late June 2024
• Radio issues reported around Egg Farm Road and Micro Film Road

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board certified the number of ballots received for the June 18, 2024 primary election, approved mailing absentee ballots, and set early voting hours. The board also scheduled officer of election trainings and the certification/canvass date for the primary. The meeting included a closed session for discussion of officer training.

• Certified 15,900 ballots for the June 18 primary, representing 40% of registered voters
• 266 absentee ballots to be mailed, 4 by email to overseas military voters
• Early voting begins May 3, 2024, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM; suspended May 29 (Memorial Day)
• L&A testing of equipment scheduled May 23, June 4, 5, 6
• Officer of Election trainings: new May 20, chief/assistant chief May 21-22

CSA CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Teams will hold a joint meeting to review and approve consent agendas, discuss old and new business, and enter closed session to review individual child welfare cases, including foster care, IEP, and residential placements. The meeting also includes joint new business on the FY2025 CSA risk assessment survey, long-range plan review, and CQI reports. The meeting is largely procedural, with most substantive action occurring in closed session.

• Closed session reviews of foster care, IEP, group home, and residential placement cases for both Martinsville and Henry County
• Therapeutic foster care placement expenditures over $6,500/month and case reviews for expenditures over $7,000/month
• Joint new business: FY2025 CSA Local Agency-Annual Risk Assessment Survey, Long Range Plan Review, and CQI reports
• Approval of consent agendas including meeting minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Reports
• Accounts Payable Check Register reports by fiscal agents Megan Eanes and Andrea Amos

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for a campground on a 54-acre property on Lee Ford Camp Rd. The proposed facility would include 15 RV sites, 9 glamping domes, and 6 primitive tent sites. The property's frontage is zoned Suburban Residential, with a rezoning request pending before the Board of Supervisors.

• Special Use Permit for campground with 15 RV sites, 9 glamping domes, 6 tent sites
• 54-acre property on Lee Ford Camp Rd, Ridgeway District
• Rezoning request to Agricultural A-1 pending before Board of Supervisors on April 23, 2024
• Tax parcels 71.3(1)/38-48,49A,50A,80A and 71.6/28

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is considering the adoption of the FY 2024-25 Henry County Budget. The agenda includes several additional appropriations for departments such as the School Board, Sheriff's Office, and Parks and Recreation. Additionally, multiple rezoning applications are scheduled for public hearings.

• Adoption of the FY 2024-25 Henry County Budget
• Rezoning Application R-24-05 (Janice M. Crowe)
• Rezoning Application R-24-06 (Danny Kendrick)
• Rezoning Application R-24-07 (Ernest Carter - Carver Memorial Gardens)
• Rezoning Application R-24-08 (Randy Allen Smith)

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will meet to approve minutes, bills, and expenditures, and discuss new business including the Classification and Compensation Plan for 2024-2025 and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The agenda also includes routine reports on benefits, services, and fraud, followed by a closed session for a personnel matter. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approval of administrative bills and expenditures
• Discussion of Classification and Compensation Plan 2024-2025
• Child Abuse Prevention Month recognition
• Closed session per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A) (1) for personnel matter
• Reports on SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and fraud statistics

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to receive citizen comments regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 School Board budget and the total County budget. The combined budgets total $207,741,852 and include proposed tax rate settings.

• Public hearing for FY 2024-25 Proposed School Board Budget
• Public hearing for FY 2024-25 Proposed Total County Budget totaling $207,741,852
• Proposed real estate tax rate of not more than $.555 per $100 assessed valuation
• Proposed personal property tax rate of not more than $1.55 per $100 assessed valuation
• Proposed machinery and tools tax rate of not more than $1.55 per $100 assessed valuation

Planning Commission

The Henry County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five rezoning applications, then make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The requests involve properties in various districts, including residential and commercial rezonings. The Board of Supervisors will hold its own hearings on April 23, 2024.

• R-24-05 Janice M. Crowe: Rezone 1.68 acres at 109 Mapleridge Rd from S-R to M-R for a double wide manufactured home
• R-24-06 Danny Kendrick: Rezone 0.344 acres at 1181 Boxwood Ln from S-R to R-R for a manufactured home
• R-24-07 Ernest Carter (Carver Memorial Gardens): Rezone 0.366 acres at Carver Rd and Parkway Dr from S-R to B-1 for an office
• R-24-08 Randy Allen Smith: Rezone 6 acres on Lee Ford Camp Rd from S-R to A-1 to create a 54-acre tract for a campground (Special Use Permit required)
• R-24-09 Kenneth R. Patterson: Rezone 0.989 acres on Irisburg Rd from S-R to M-R for a double wide manufactured home

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting and work session to discuss the proposed County Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The proceedings are split between April 2 and April 4.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed County Budget
• Work session on the Proposed County Budget

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the proposed County Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. This process includes a scheduled work session on April 4, 2024.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed County Budget
• Budget work session scheduled for April 4, 2024

CSA CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Teams meet jointly to vote on updated utilization review guidelines and local policy/procedure amendments for children's services. They will also review and approve consent agendas, funding reports, and hold closed sessions to discuss individual foster care, IEP, and residential placement cases, including those with expenditures over $5,000 per month.

• Vote on Henry-Martinsville Utilization Management/Review Plan and Local Policy and Procedure amendments
• 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 February 29, 2024 meeting minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Report
• New business: FAPT private provider applications from Hope Tree and Life Push; removals of Gregg Ferguson-Hallmark-Youthcare, Taylor Kyle & Courtney Poage-Youth Connect, and Jessica Whittle & Jame'e Hairston
• Next meetings scheduled for April 25, 2024 at 8:30 AM (Martinsville) and 9:00 AM (Henry County)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three cases: a special use permit for a home hair salon and two variance requests for a gas pump canopy and a garage. The board will also confirm prior minutes, elect a vice chairman, and review a building inspection report.

• Special Use Permit S-24-01 (Demi Chapman): Class B home occupation hair salon at 3540 Old Chatham Rd., Reed Creek District, zoned S-R
• Variance V-24-01 (Ronak Thoria): gas pump canopy 1.5 ft from right-of-way instead of required 35 ft at 10128 Virginia Avenue, zoned A-1
• Variance V-24-02 (James M. Lyons): free-standing garage approx. 10 ft closer to road than main structure at 1358 Blue Ridge Yacht Club Rd., zoned R-R
• Election of Vice Chairman at reorganization meeting
• Building Inspection Report as informational item

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings for a solar facility siting agreement with Sunny Rock Solar, LLC and three rezoning applications. The body is also considering several additional appropriations for the Sheriff's Office and School Board.

• Public hearing for solar facility siting agreement with Sunny Rock Solar, LLC
• Public hearings for rezoning applications R-24-02, R-24-03 (Patrick Henry Farms Corporation), and R-24-04 (Richard Cecil)
• Public hearing for the Six Year Secondary Road Plan
• Contract award for replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
• Additional appropriation for School Board new construction and renovation via one percent Sales Tax Fund

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Board of Social Services will review and approve the 2024-25 local budget, discuss the Employee Fund Committee, and hear updates on Commissioner Avula's transition. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, administrative bills, and committee reports, followed by a closed session for a personnel matter.

• Review and approval of 2024-25 Local Budget
• Employee Fund Committee discussion
• Commissioner Avula's transition update
• Approval of administrative bills and expenditures
• Closed session for personnel matter

Planning Commission

The Henry County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning applications and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The cases involve agricultural, commercial, and industrial rezoning requests. The meeting also includes confirmation of minutes and a building inspection report.

• R-24-02: Rezone ~22 acres from S-R to A-1 for agricultural use (Patrick Henry Farms Corp.)
• R-24-03: Rezone ~3.88 acres from S-R to B-1 for commercial use (Patrick Henry Farms Corp.)
• R-24-04: Rezone ~0.63 acres from B-1 to I-2 for beverage bottling (Richard Cecil)
• Public hearings at 6:00 p.m. in Summerlin Meeting Room

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board met to canvass and certify provisional and post-election ballots from the March 5, 2024 presidential primaries. They reviewed ballot totals, accepted 11 Democratic and 8 Republican provisional ballots, plus 14 post-election ballots, and certified the final results. The meeting was largely procedural, with no changes made to precinct totals.

• Certified 11 Democratic and 8 Republican provisional ballots
• Certified 14 post-election ballots
• Final results: Biden 1057, Trump 3637, Haley 496 in respective primaries
• No changes made to precinct statement of results
• Next meeting scheduled April 8, 2024 at 10 AM

CSA CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Teams (CPMT) will meet jointly to handle routine approvals, discuss old and new business, and enter closed session to review individual cases, including foster care, IEP, and residential placements. The joint session includes votes on removing a DSS representative, adding an alternate, and adopting an inclement weather policy and a new meeting start time. The agenda is largely procedural, with most substantive decisions occurring in closed session.

• Vote to remove DSS FAPT representative Cozetta Price
• Vote to add Erin Motley as CPMT alternate for PCS
• Vote on CSA Inclement Weather Policy
• Vote on CPMT meeting start time
• Closed session case reviews including expenditures over $5,000/month

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board met and accepted the results of an Election Security Systems Audit. They also completed Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing of voting equipment and finished training for Officers of Election, with plans to expand training locations for the November election.

• Accepted Election Security Systems Audit results and recommendation
• Completed L&A testing of voting equipment on February 13, 15, and 20, 2024
• Finished Officer of Election (OOE) trainings; positive feedback on hands-on demonstrations
• Planning to secure additional training areas for November elections

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several contract awards and financial appropriations. The meeting includes a joint budget session with the School Board and a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for Christy L. Harbour.

• Public hearing for Rezoning Application R-23-01 – Christy L. Harbour
• Contract award for Engineering Services at Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre
• Contract award for Dick and Willie Passage Trail Phase 6-A2 inspection and materials testing
• Additional appropriation for the John Redd Smith Apartments Project Gap Financing Grant
• Resolution to accept a conditional grant for an Outdoor Fitness Court and Community Wellness Initiative

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will review and approve administrative bills and expenditures for December 2023 and January 2024, including a mid-year budget review. The board will also consider an employee retirement, approve 2024 board meeting dates, adopt board by-laws, review the 2023 Children's Ombudsman report, recognize Benefit Programs Specialist Appreciation Month, and conduct a director evaluation. The meeting includes a closed session for a personnel matter.

• Approval of monthly bills and expenditures for months ending 12/31/23 and 01/31/24
• Mid-Year Budget Review
• Employee Retirement
• HMDSS 2024 Board Meeting Dates
• HMDSS Board By-Laws Approval

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for property in the Reed Creek District. The applicant seeks to change approximately 3 acres from Suburban Residential District S-R to Neighborhood Commercial District B-2 to relocate a wellness-based spa business. Following the hearing, the Commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Rezoning Case R-24-01: 74 Seminole Dr (Reed Creek District)
• Request to rezone 3 acres from S-R to B-2
• Proposed use: wellness-based spa services

CSA CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet jointly to approve minutes, funding reports, and discuss policy items. The bulk of the meeting is a closed session to review individual child welfare cases, including foster care, IEP, and group home placements, plus expenditures over $5,000 per month. Public comment is scheduled at the start of each city and county portion.

• Closed session under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(15) for case discussions
• Case reviews for expenditures over $5,000/month (multiple DSS, school, CSU cases)
• Joint discussion of CSA inclement weather policy and CPMT meeting start time
• Approval of consent agendas including Dec 28, 2023 minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Report
• Accounts Payable Check Register reports by fiscal agents Megan Eanes and Andrea Amos

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a siting agreement with Shifting Sands Solar, LLC and hold public hearings regarding the abandonment of State Route 9199 and a right of way off Oak Level Road. The meeting also includes decisions on contracts for the Dick & Willie Passage Trail and patrol rifles for the Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing for proposed siting agreement with Shifting Sands Solar, LLC
• Public hearing for proposed abandonment of State Route 9199
• Public hearing for proposed abandonment of 50’ Right of Way off Oak Level Road
• Award of contract for construction of Dick & Willie Passage Trail Phase 6-A2
• Additional appropriation and contract award for Sheriff’s Office patrol rifles

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will review and approve administrative bills and expenditures, including a mid-year budget review, and discuss new business items such as an employee retirement, 2024 board meeting dates, by-laws approval, and a children's ombudsman report. The agenda also includes routine reports on benefits, services, and fraud, followed by a closed session for case discussions.

• Mid-Year Budget Review for FY 2023/2024
• Employee Retirement (Teresa Bates, Human Services Assistant III)
• HMDSS 2024 Board Meeting Dates
• HMDSS Board By-Laws Approval
• 2023 Office of the Children’s Ombudsman Report

Board of Supervisors

The Board is conducting its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and establish operational schedules for the year. Members are deciding on the 2024 meeting calendar, board bylaws, and the budget timeline for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024
• Adoption of 2024 Board Bylaws
• Approval of 2024 regular meeting dates (mostly fourth Tuesdays at 3 p.m.)
• Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Calendar
• Closed meeting to discuss pending legal matters and special awards