Shenandoah County public meetings in 2023

Tourism Council

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss marketing, public relations, and regional tourism efforts. New business includes the FY25 budget, and industry updates will cover lodging, agritourism, and other sectors.

• Approval of November 21, 2023 minutes
• Financial report
• Digital marketing report
• PR firm update
• FY25 budget discussion

Conservation Easement Authority

The Shenandoah County Conservation Easement Authority will meet to discuss using VDACS funds before they expire on May 31, 2024, and to consider a proposed purchase of development rights for a conservation easement on 108.338 acres at 471 Bowers Lane, Edinburg, for Steve Bowers. The board will also review a proposed donation of land rights for a 0.539-acre parcel in Mountain Run Subdivision. Public comments will be accepted.

• Discussion on CEA VDACS fund options before May 31, 2024 expiration
• Proposed Purchase of Development Rights for 108.338 acres at 471 Bowers Lane, Edinburg (Steve Bowers)
• Proposed Donation of Land Rights for 0.539 acres in Mountain Run Subdivision
• Site visits to Crisman property in Fort Valley and Hockman property in Strasburg
• Review of draft minutes from October 4, 2023 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a subdivision ordinance amendment and one-time staffing bonuses for Emergency Communications Center employees. The body will also discuss expanding the Stoney Creek Sanitary District and a broadband agreement with Shentel.

• Proposed $2,500 bonus for full-time and $1,250 for part-time ECC employees
• Special Use Permit for a five-bedroom short-term rental at 8 Joyce Ct., Basye
• Subdivision Text Amendment to change plat review processes and standards for bike lanes and trees
• Proposed renaming of Industrial Development Authority to Economic Development Authority
• Access easement for Route 42 Self Storage, LLC (11,120.86 square feet) in Woodstock

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to discuss Children’s Services Act business, including audit quality improvement plans and program enhancements. The team will also consider specific action items regarding private provider nominations and a new interpreter vendor.

• Action item: Buck Buckley from Shenandoah Community Health Clinic as private provider
• Action item: Approval of interpreter as vendor
• Review of 2022 Audit Quality Improvement Plan
• Discussion of November expenditures and financial report
• Closed session for IEP services approvals and case reviews

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee meets to review department updates, including a budget update, program changes, and facility updates for The WAC (fee structure, hours, membership opening) and area parks. They will also consider action items on a refund for the Mackinac Island Trip and a Safe Zone class offering, plus plan 2024 officer elections and meeting schedule.

• Budget update
• The WAC fee structure, hours of operation, membership opening
• Park updates: Wagner Park, County Park, Keister Park
• Refund relating to Mackinac Island Trip
• Class offering for Safe Zone

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding public hearings on a subdivision ordinance amendment and a short-term rental permit. They are also considering bonuses for Emergency Communications Center staff and renaming the Industrial Development Authority.

• Proposed $2,500 bonus for full-time and $1,250 for part-time Emergency Communications Center employees
• Special Use Permit #23-11-01 for a five-bedroom short-term rental at 8 Joyce Ct., Basye
• Subdivision Text Amendment #23-10-01 to update definitions and streamline plat reviews
• Proposed renaming of the Industrial Development Authority to the Economic Development Authority
• Discussion of an easement for Deerfield Drive in Woodstock and expansion of Stoney Creek Sanitary District

Tourism Council

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council is meeting to approve minutes, review the financial report, and discuss old business including digital marketing, public relations, website updates, and regional marketing. They will also hear industry updates from sectors like lodging, agritourism, and craft beverage. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of October 17, 2023 minutes
• Financial report review
• Digital marketing report
• PR firm and travel writer updates
• Industry updates: lodging, agritourism, craft beverage, restaurants, attractions, Bryce Resort, outdoor recreation, retail, towns

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from its September 27 meeting and discussing a trip refund as the only action item. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of trip refund
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will review the development of the first full draft of the comprehensive plan and discuss the Future Land Use Map. The meeting also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the county's first comprehensive plan.

• Discussion on the Future Land Use Map
• Overview of the first full draft of the comprehensive plan
• Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first comprehensive plan
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from August 23, September 27, and October 25, 2023

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority will consider granting a temporary right of way to TC Energy for maintenance along an existing permanent right of way on IDA properties in the Northern Shenandoah Business Park. The board also plans to enter closed session to discuss possible real property disposition and a prospective business or industry expansion. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and a financial report.

• Consideration of temporary right of way to TC Energy for maintenance in Northern Shenandoah Business Park
• Closed session to discuss possible disposition of real property
• Closed session to discuss prospective business or industry expansion
• Approval of October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Financial report

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Shenandoah County Water Resources Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates on landfill/sanitary districts and Friends of the North Fork. They will also discuss the NFWF River and Stream Heroes Grant, asking members to bring suggested contacts for homes, businesses, agricultural producers, schools, and municipalities.

• Review of draft minutes from August 9, 2023 meeting
• Update on Landfill / Sanitary Districts
• Update from Friends of the North Fork
• NFWF River and Stream Heroes Grant update with requested contacts

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority will consider renewing a six-month certificate of deposit maturing November 17, 2023, and an amendment to a 2020 business expansion tax incentive performance agreement with IAC Strasburg, LLC. The board will also approve minutes, review a financial report, and may enter closed session for legal advice on insurance matters.

• Renewal of six-month CD #3377 maturing November 17, 2023
• Amendment to 2020 business expansion tax incentive performance agreement with IAC Strasburg, LLC
• Financial report as of October 31, 2023
• Closed session for legal advice on insurance-related matters

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The amendment addresses revenues and expenditures for the new Wellness and Activities Center (WAC).

• Proposed increase of $140,000 in revenues and expenditures for the Parks & Recreation Special Revenue Fund
• Total Parks Budget adjustment to $1,374,974
• Budgeting for Wellness and Activities Center (WAC) membership fees, lease revenues, and operational costs

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a list of meeting materials (packet, presentation, public notice, memo). No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine or administrative in nature.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss parental referrals, audit quality improvement plans, and vendor updates. The meeting also includes a closed session for reviewing IEP services and case reviews.

• Review of 2022 Audit Quality Improvement Plan
• Update on FAPT and CPMT private provider nominations
• Discussion of October expenditure financial report
• Approval of IEP services and case reviews in closed session
• Selection of a new Vice Chair

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to recap recent workshops and discuss large visionary implementation ideas for the county's Comprehensive Plan. The committee will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13th or 15th, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first comprehensive plan.

• Discussion on large visionary implementation ideas in the Comprehensive Plan
• Review and approval of August 23rd and September 27th meeting minutes
• Next meeting to review full draft of Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map
• Public comment period for matters not previously discussed

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss amending the county's procurement policy, approve a budget resolution for Parks and Recreation, and consider additional Compensation Board funding. They will also hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a short-term rental at 226 Early Drive, Basye, and consider a hazard mitigation plan and a tax incentive agreement amendment with IAC Strasburg. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a tax exemption request.

• Amend Chapter 43 Procurement Policy (first reading; public hearing required later)
• Resolution amending FY2024 budget for Parks and Recreation Special Revenue Fund
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit #23-10-01 for six-bedroom short-term rental at 226 Early Drive, Basye (R-2 zoning)
• Resolution adopting County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Amendment to 2020 business expansion tax incentive agreement with IAC Strasburg, LLC

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority is meeting to hear a presentation from Staunton officials about the Staunton Crossing Industrial Park. The agenda includes only this presentation and general discussion, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

• Presentation on Staunton Crossing Industrial Park by William Vaughn and Amanda DiMeo

Tourism Council

The Council will review FY24 financial reports and updates on digital marketing and regional efforts. The meeting includes discussions on 2022 economic impact data, a public relations firm, and the visitor guide.

• FY24 Financial Reports
• 2022 Economic Impact Data
• Digital Marketing Report
• Public Relations Firm discussion
• Visitor Guide discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority will consider renewing two certificates of deposit, approve an audit engagement letter, and hold closed sessions to discuss real property disposition, a prospective business, and a tax incentive agreement.

• Renew two six-month CDs (#330 and #332) maturing October 26, 2023
• Approve engagement letter for FY2023 annual audit
• Closed session: possible disposition of IDA real property
• Closed session: prospective business interest in Northern Shenandoah Business Park
• Closed session: Local Business Expansion Tax Incentive Performance Agreement

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting on October 10, 2023. The agenda includes review of the NSVRC Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 Update, with final documents and an executive summary provided. No other substantive items are listed.

• NSVRC Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 Update - Final
• NSVRC Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 Update - Shenandoah County Executive Summary - Final

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The commission will review the agenda and meeting materials, including a public notice, memo, packet, and slides.

Conservation Easement Authority

The Shenandoah County Conservation Easement Authority is meeting to review and discuss proposed donations of development rights for conservation easements on three properties, including a 196-acre parcel in Strasburg and a 118-acre parcel in Edinburg. The agenda also includes updates on collaborative conservation efforts and funding. Public comments will be accepted.

• CEA-DDR 23-10-01: Donation of development rights on 196.141 acres at 8422 Middle Rd, Strasburg, for Lisa Stefancin (public hearing)
• CEA-DDR 21-04-01: Purchase of development rights on 118.001 acres at 471 Bowers Lane, Edinburg, for Steve Bowers (public hearing)
• CEA-DDR 23-04-02: Donation of development rights on 43 acres at 2407 Cave Ridge Rd, Mt. Jackson, for Ellie Martin (update)
• Discussion of Shenandoah 2045 comprehensive plan review and outreach on easements in Lebanon Church area

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will review September expenditures and preliminary FY23 financial information. The meeting includes discussions on parental referrals, audit quality improvement plans, and SCPS and FAPT case management.

• Review of 2022 Audit Quality Improvement Plan
• Discussion of September expenditures and preliminary FY23 financial report
• Selection of a new Vice Chair
• Closed session for additional budget approvals and case reviews

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority will discuss and potentially vote on renaming itself to the Economic Development Authority, review the draft Economic Development Chapter of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and consider renewing two CDs and approving the FY2023 audit engagement letter.

• Resolution to change name from Industrial Development Authority to Economic Development Authority
• Presentation and discussion of draft Economic Development Chapter of 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Renewal of two six-month CDs (#330 and #332) maturing October 26, 2023
• Engagement letter for FY2023 annual audit of IDA financial statements

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Shenandoah County Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Future Land Use Map, including industrial and commercial areas and variations, and a regional water and sewer line proposal from the Economic Development Council. They will also recap an EDC discussion and planned workshops. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of Future Land Use Map: industrial and commercial areas, third series of variations
• Regional water and sewer line proposal from EDC, with land use implications
• Recap from EDC discussion and planned workshops
• Approval of August 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for matters not previously discussed

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Shenandoah County Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss park and facility updates, a comprehensive plan presentation, and potential action items including a field trip to Keister Park and a ribbon cutting for the Limestone Ledges Disc Golf Complex. The committee will also discuss membership fees for The WAC and updates on Wagner Park, County Park, and Keister Park.

• Discussion regarding membership fees for The WAC
• Field trip to Keister Park
• Ribbon cutting for Limestone Ledges Disc Golf Complex
• Comprehensive Plan Presentation by Lemuel Hancock
• Updates on Wagner Park, County Park, Keister Park

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three zoning items: a text amendment to replace criminal penalties for zoning violations with civil fines ($200 initial, $500 additional), a text amendment updating site plan review procedures, and a special use permit for a special event center on 46.438 acres at 827 Battlefield Road, Strasburg. The board will also consider school budget reallocations, a real estate purchase using Virginia Outdoor Foundation funds, and a closed session on a tax incentive agreement.

• Public hearing: Zoning Text Amendment #23-09-02 to repeal/replace Section 165-117, adopting civil penalties of $200 initial and $500 per additional summons for zoning violations
• Public hearing: Zoning Text Amendment #23-09-01 to repeal/replace Sections 165-97 through 165-99 on site plan review
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit #23-09-01 for a Special Event Center on 46.438 acres at 827 Battlefield Road, Strasburg (Tax Map 023 A 057 and 023 A 058)
• Consideration of contract for purchase of real estate using Virginia Outdoor Foundation funds
• Consideration of school request to reallocate $728,213 in remaining CIP lease-revenue funds to FY24

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes for information.

• No agenda items listed

Board of Supervisors

This is the agenda for the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on September 12, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda document and the meeting materials, which include the meeting packet and minutes from a prior meeting. No specific action items, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors
• Agenda packet for 09-12-2023
• Minutes from a prior meeting

The Board voted 4-2 to deny the ordinance amending the Second Amended Voluntary Settlement Agreement with the Town of New Market. It approved a resolution to move the county's general assessment cycle to a four‑year schedule by a 5-1 vote. The Board also approved the consent agenda, a conservation easement, and a credit‑card authorizing resolution, each passing unanimously. The meeting agenda was adopted with unanimous support.

• Denied New Market settlement amendment (4-2)
• Approved four‑year assessment cycle resolution (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda items (6-0)
• Approved conservation easement (6-0)
• Approved credit‑card program resolution (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary subdivision review for a 47-lot residential phase. It also recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a special event center and two zoning text amendments regarding site plan reviews and civil penalties.

• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Review PSDR 23-09-01 for 47 residential lots (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit 23-09-01 for event center at 827 Battlefield Road with added restrictions on alcohol and 11pm end time (5-2)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment 23-09-01 to update site plan review processes (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment 23-09-02 to establish civil penalties of $200 for initial and $500 for additional summons (7-0)
• Denied motion to table the special event center permit (3-4)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team approved a three-month trial of an Interdisciplinary Family Team (IFT) process to expedite urgent funding requests. The board also approved paying the 2% allowable rate for private day school services to be reimbursed by OCS.

• Approved paying the 2% allowable for private day school rates to be reimbursed by OCS
• Approved IEP form and the process for cases using this form to bypass FAPT for CPMT approval
• Approved 3-month trial of IFT process for urgent cases (services needed before next CPMT meeting)
• Approved August meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Electoral Board

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The Board unanimously accepted a new FOIA Cost Assessment Policy for reimbursement as required by HB 2007. Members also discussed election officer training and the appointment of officers for 14 precincts. A decision on the updated Security plan was deferred to the September 15 meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 7 and August 25 (unanimous)
• Accepted new FOIA Cost Assessment Policy (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion and acceptance of updated Security plan
• Decided Chair Moore and an EO will take on-line training to evaluate the system

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Board entered a closed session to receive legal advice and discuss appointee performance. Chair April Moore announced she will not seek reappointment when her term expires on December 31, 2023.

• Approved motion to recess into closed session for legal counsel and appointee performance discussion
• Approved motion to return to open session

Conservation Easement Authority

The Shenandoah County Conservation Easement Authority is meeting to review the final deed of easement for a donated development rights conservation easement on 43 acres at 2407 Cave Ridge Rd, Mt. Jackson, for Ellie Martin. The board will also hear public comments, receive updates on collaborative conservation efforts and funding, and discuss future topics including the Shenandoah 2045 comprehensive plan.

• Review of final deed for CEA-DDR 23-04-02: 43-acre conservation easement at 2407 Cave Ridge Rd, Mt. Jackson, for Ellie Martin
• Public comment period open until 4:00 pm on August 24, 2023
• Update on Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative RCPP
• CEA funding update (previous balance $359,000 plus up to $25,000 next fiscal year)
• Discussion of future outreach meeting on easements in Lebanon Church area

The Conservation Easement Authority approved continuing work on a deed of easement for 94.245 acres in Mt. Jackson. The board also reviewed current funding levels and ongoing easement projects.

• Approved August agenda
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved moving forward on easement for 94.245 acres at 2407 Cave Ridge Rd

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee will hear results from public engagement sessions and discuss the Future Land Use Map for the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, including Option F (Dense Towns, Villages, and Hamlets) and second/third iterations. The committee will also approve minutes from April and May meetings and take public comment. This is a working session to refine the county's long-range plan.

• Review of public engagement results for the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of Future Land Use Map Option F: Dense Towns, Villages, and Hamlets
• Approval of April 26 and May 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for items not previously discussed
• Next meeting set for September 27, 2023 to review full draft plan

The committee reached consensus on a topographical map (Map #4) to guide future land use, focusing development around towns and hamlets. Members also discussed the integration of public engagement data from over 3,000 residents into the next draft of the plan.

• Approved August 23 agenda
• Approved April 26 minutes with one amendment regarding the adoption schedule
• Approved May 3 minutes
• Selected topographical map #4 as the preferred representation for future land use

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss changing the real property reassessment cycle from six years to four years, which would require hiring a third-party firm and affect FY 2025-2026 budgets. They will also consider carrying over unspent capital project and grant funds from FY 2023 to FY 2024, including ARPA-funded projects. The agenda includes public hearings on two special use permits, a zoning text amendment, and renewals of four agricultural and forestal districts. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal matters and appointments.

• Discussion of amending real property reassessment cycles (potential change from 6 to 4 years)
• Carry over of $5,102,674.48 in general fund capital projects and grants to FY 2024
• Carry over of $301,875 in Parks and Recreation funds and $8,431 in spay/neuter funds
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit 23-06-01 for a short-term rental on 46.097 acres near Greenwalt Road
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit 23-08-01 for a woodwork and craft shop at 16409 Old Valley Pike, Edinburg

The Board of Supervisors denied a special use permit for a short-term rental on Greenwalt Road. They approved a permit and site plan for a woodwork and craft shop in Edinburg, updated the definition of recreational vehicles, and renewed four agricultural and forestal districts.

• Denied special use permit for short-term rental on Greenwalt Road (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for Woodwork and Craft Shop at 16409 Old Valley Pike (4-0)
• Approved site plan for Woodwork and Craft Shop at 16409 Old Valley Pike (2-2)
• Approved zoning text amendment for 'RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (TRAVEL TRAILER)' definition (4-0)
• Renewed Jerome, Mill Creek, Morning Star, and Orkney Springs Agricultural and Forestal Districts for 10-year terms (4-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes and appointment of Miriam Munson to Seniors First Board (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) will hear the FY2022 financial audit and a presentation from the Winchester Regional Airport Authority. They will also discuss (but not vote on) renaming the IDA to the Economic Development Authority. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a prospective business locating in the Northern Shenandoah Valley Business Park.

• Presentation of FY2022 financial audit by Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
• Presentation by Nick Sabo of Winchester Regional Airport Authority
• Discussion of renaming IDA to Economic Development Authority (non-action)
• Closed session on prospective business for Northern Shenandoah Valley Business Park

The Industrial Development Authority accepted the Fiscal Year 2022 financial audit. Members discussed renaming the body to the Economic Development Authority of Shenandoah County to better reflect its current activities. The board also received a presentation on the economic impact of the Winchester Regional Airport Authority.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Audit (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss a prospective business in Northern Shenandoah Valley Business Park (6-0)
• Certified closed session (4-0, 2 absent)

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council will review FY23 and FY24 financial reports and receive updates on marketing, digital reports, and website CRM launch. The meeting also includes industry updates covering lodging, agritourism, and local attractions.

• Review of FY23 and FY24 Financials
• Marketing/PR update including new ads and digital marketing report
• Update on website CRM launch date
• Discussion regarding Short Term Rental changes
• Industry updates for lodging, agritourism, craft beverage, and restaurants

The council approved the meeting minutes from June 20 and July 18, 2023. Members provided industry updates on local tourism and discussed upcoming marketing campaigns and website updates. The council decided to skip the September meeting and will next meet in October.

• Approved June 20, 2023 and July 18, 2023 minutes
• Cancelled September meeting; next meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Shenandoah County Water Resources Advisory Committee is meeting to review draft minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates on local water-related projects. They will also discuss a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and a chapter of the Shenandoah 2045 comprehensive plan focused on water resources.

• Review of draft minutes from February 8, 2023 meeting
• Updates on Landfill/Sanitary Districts, Friends of the North Fork, and Community Flood Preparedness Grant
• Discussion of NFWF River and Stream Heroes Grant
• Review of Shenandoah 2045 Chapter 2: Water Resources

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the February 8, 2023, minutes. Members discussed grant funding for floodplain management and watershed marketing, and provided feedback on the draft Water Resources chapter of Shenandoah 2045.

• Approved August Agenda (All in favor)
• Approved February 8, 2023 Minutes (All in favor)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will review a consent agenda containing personnel appointments and budget carryovers. The primary decisions involve approving an ordinance for a revised settlement agreement with the Town of New Market and adding funds to the public schools' food service budget. No new business or planning items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Ordinance approving revised amendments to the Second Amended Voluntary Settlement Agreement between the Town of New Market and Shenandoah County
• Additional Fiscal Year 2023 appropriation to the Food Service Fund for Shenandoah County Public Schools
• Re-appropriations for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2023
• Carry over of funds from FY2022 to FY 2023
• Appointments to the Shenandoah County Tourism Council and Conservation Easement Authority

The Board of Supervisors approved several appointments to the Tourism Council and the Conservation Easement Authority. They authorized additional funding for the Shenandoah County Public Schools Food Service Fund and reappointed two members to the Laurel Ridge Community College Board. A decision on a settlement agreement with the Town of New Market was postponed.

• Approved appointments of Oliva Hilton, Marisa Varley, and Alyssa Rau to the Tourism Council
• Approved appointment of Marla Mooney to the Conservation Easement Authority
• Reappointed Benjamin Freakley and Andrew Keller to the Laurel Ridge Community College Board (5-1)
• Approved additional FY2023 appropriation to the Public Schools Food Service Fund (6-0)
• Postponed revised amendments to the Voluntary Settlement Agreement with Town of New Market until September 12, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved FY2023 fourth quarter re-appropriations and FY2022 to FY2023 fund carry-overs

Electoral Board

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board meeting on August 7, 2023, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2023 meeting. Members held a closed session to discuss election security matters and reviewed potential election officials for the November general election.

• Approved July 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for election security matters (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Shenandoah County Planning Commission with no specific agenda items listed. The agenda consists only of links to meeting materials and participation instructions, indicating no substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

The Planning Commission recommended the denial of a short-term rental permit on Greenwalt Road. It recommended approval for a woodwork shop in Edinburg, a zoning text amendment regarding RV definitions, and the renewal of four Agricultural and Forestal Districts.

• Recommended denial of SUP 23-06-01 for short-term rental on Greenwalt Road (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of SUP 23-08-01 for woodwork and craft shop at 16409 Old Valley Pike (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ZTA 23-08-01 to clarify RV and manufactured home definitions (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance renewing Jerome, Mill Creek, Morning Star, and Orkney Springs Agricultural and Forestal Districts (7-0)
• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 1, 2023 minutes (7-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team established a deadline for current CSA contracts to be signed and submitted. The board also approved updates to the parental agreement and discussed the need for a private provider member.

• Approved deadline of September 1st for all current CSA contracts to be signed and submitted (Unanimous)
• Approved edits to the parental agreement including page numbers and signature requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved one case discussed in closed session (Vote: 4 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstained)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved July meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss and consider several fiscal items, including carrying over unspent FY2022 funds, re-appropriations for the fourth quarter of FY2023, and an additional appropriation to the school food service fund. The board will also hold a public hearing on revised amendments to a settlement agreement with the Town of New Market and consider a resolution to create a capital school projects escrow account. Two closed sessions are scheduled to discuss appointments and real property acquisition.

• Carry over $75,000 in FY2022 restitution funds for Fire and Rescue vehicle and Axon equipment purchases
• Re-appropriations totaling $1,273.30 for Sheriff's Office expenses including extradition, vehicle damage, overtime, and animal care
• Appropriation of $160,268 to Shenandoah County Public Schools Food Service Fund for unexpected repairs
• Public hearing on revised amendments to the Second Amended Voluntary Settlement Agreement with Town of New Market
• Resolution to create a separate escrow account for Capital School Projects Fund

The Board of Supervisors approved the creation of a separate escrow account to manage grant funds for school construction. A public hearing was held regarding revised amendments to a settlement agreement with the Town of New Market, though no vote was recorded on the ordinance. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved resolution to create County of Shenandoah Capital School Projects Fund escrow account for $2.2M grant (5-0)
• Approved June 27 regular and June 29 joint meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss public official appointments and real property acquisition for recreational facilities (5-0)

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council will review FY23 financial reports and updates on marketing, including video, photo, and digital campaigns. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Transient Occupancy Tax and various industry updates.

• FY23 Financial Reports
• Marketing/PR update including new ads and digital marketing report
• Website CRM launch date discussion
• Transient Occupancy Tax update
• Industry updates covering lodging, agritourism, craft beverage, and restaurants

The council reviewed new marketing campaigns and the timeline for the launch of the County Tourism website. A 5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) will begin October 1, utilizing the GovOS system for reporting and payments.

• Scheduled industry extranet website launch for August 1
• Scheduled consumer website launch for October 9
• Established 5% County TOT effective October 1

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority will meet to approve minutes and the July financial report, then enter closed sessions to discuss possible real estate transactions and a prospective business. The agenda is largely procedural, with substantive items handled behind closed doors.

• Closed session to discuss possible disposition of real property by the IDA
• Closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry expansion
• Approval of July 2022 financial report
• Approval of minutes from June 28 and July 22, 2022 meetings

The Industrial Development Authority approved a crop-harvesting agreement for property in Mount Jackson and amended the Rural Business Enterprise Grant loan application. The board also approved financial reports and tabled the FY22 financial audit.

• Approved farming and crop-harvesting lease for 25.9 acres on Dish Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to RBEG Small Business Loan Application (Unanimous)
• Approved May and June 2023 financial report (Unanimous)
• Tabled FY22 Financial Audit until hard copies are received (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to April 11 and April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes with one sentence struck (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes from May 9, June 10, June 22, and June 29 (Unanimous)

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The board approved the minutes from June 12, 21, and 23. Members discussed preparations for the November 7 General and Town Election, including the hiring of election officials in August.

• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 21 and June 23, 2023 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters
• Returned to public session (unanimous)

Conservation Easement Authority

The Shenandoah County Conservation Easement Authority will review draft minutes, consider a resolution thanking Bill Wine, and discuss several conservation easement items. Key discussions include a request for $45,000 in advance funding for due diligence on the Baker purchase, amendments to an existing easement for IRS compliance, and two new donation easements. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Advance funding request: $45,000 for CEA-PDR 22-02-01 (Baker, 79 acres, 322 Bruebeck Lane, Strasburg)
• IRS compliance amendment to DDR # 20-12-01 (38.238 acres, 619 Front Royal Road, Strasburg)
• New donation easement: CEA-DDR 23-06-01 (71.72 acres, 933 Earl Sine Rd, Edinburg, Mark Young)
• New donation easement: CEA-DDR 23-06-02 (150.478 acres, 1805 Crooked Run Rd, Mt Jackson, Charles Kawecki)
• Resolution thanking Bill Wine for 7 years of service

The Conservation Easement Authority approved moving forward with two donation of development rights projects for properties in Edinburg and Mt Jackson. The board also approved an amendment to a previous easement due to IRS boundary line adjustment standards.

• Approved amendment to CEA DDR 20-12-01 (All in favor)
• Approved moving forward on easement for 71.72 acres at 933 Earl Sine Rd (All in favor)
• Approved moving forward on easement for 150.478 acres at 1805 Crooked Run Rd (All in favor)
• Approved July agenda (All in favor)
• Approved April 13th, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) established a requirement that cases must meet state and local policy before being presented to the FAPT. The team also set a one-week deadline for submitting signed IEPs to the CSA office to qualify for funding.

• Approved requirement that cases must meet state and local policy before FAPT presentation (Unanimous)
• Approved rule that IEPs must be received by the CSA office within one week of signing to be CSA funded (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved June 7th meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

This meeting agenda is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The only provided material is a special meeting notice for the Board of Supervisors and School Board. Review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda. The remainder of the session consisted of presentations and discussions regarding county finances, the draft Comprehensive Plan, and school district staffing and facilities.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority is meeting to tour Mill Place Industrial Park and receive presentations from Augusta County's economic development director and the Shenandoah Valley Partnership. The agenda includes only these presentations and discussion, with no formal votes or action items listed.

• Tour and presentation on Mill Place Industrial Park by Rebekah Castle, Augusta County Director of Economic Development and Tourism
• Presentation by Jay Langston, Executive Director of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership

The meeting consisted of presentations regarding the development and management of the Mill Place Industrial Park. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors is considering a resolution to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, recognizing its contributions to the county's quality of life and tourism. The resolution commends the festival and directs the Clerk to prepare a copy for presentation. This is a ceremonial item, not a policy or budget decision.

• Resolution commemorating 60 years of the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
• Recognition of festival's role in tourism and performing arts in Shenandoah County
• Clerk directed to prepare resolution for presentation

The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning text amendment to allow residential farms and updated the community development fee schedule. They also adopted a six-year secondary roads plan and approved several supplemental appropriations for social services.

• Approved Zoning Text Amendment #23-06-01 to allow residential farms (6-0)
• Approved Fee Schedule Amendment #23-06-01 for building, zoning, and subdivision fees (6-0)
• Approved six-year secondary roads plan and FY 2024-2029 budget priorities (6-0)
• Approved FY 2023 supplemental appropriation for Children’s Services Act program (6-0)
• Approved FY 2024 supplemental appropriation for three state-supported CPS positions (6-0)
• Approved Shenandoah County & Affiliates Flexible Benefits Plan and Resolution (6-0)
• Approved law enforcement agreement between Town of Toms Brook and Sheriff’s Office (6-0)
• Approved amendments to conservation easements at 619 Front Royal Road and 1395 South Fort Valley Road (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority's Small Business Loan Subcommittee is holding a work session to review a small business loan application and discuss proposed changes to the loan program. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 8, 2023 meeting and old business. The meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the Shenandoah County Government Center.

• Review of Small Business Loan Application
• Proposed loan program changes: reduce minimum loan from $20,000 to $5,000, reduce maximum from $99,000 to $50,000, reduce application fee from $50 to $25, require credit reports and financial statements
• Approval of May 8, 2023 Work Session Minutes

The Small Business Loan Committee reviewed proposed changes to the small business loan application. These revisions will be sent to the full Industrial Development Authority (IDA) for consideration at the next regular meeting.

• Proposed reducing minimum loan amount from $20,000 to $5,000
• Proposed reducing maximum loan amount from $99,000 to $50,000
• Proposed reducing loan application fee from $50 to $25
• Proposed loan terms of 3-5 years
• Proposed requiring credit reports and personal/business financial statements
• Recommended corrected minutes be sent to the full IDA for approval

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority is meeting to receive a presentation on the results of its strategic planning session and to discuss economic development goals and objectives. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, and comments from directors and staff.

• Presentation of IDA Strategic Planning Session Results
• Discussion of Economic Development Goals and Objectives

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) presented a summary of its strategic planning process, emphasizing real estate and infrastructure investments. The Board of Supervisors stated they are willing to consider future IDA proposals for property and infrastructure funding, though funding is not guaranteed.

Board of Supervisors

This agenda is for a joint special meeting of the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors and the Industrial Development Authority. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Board reviewed 16 provisional ballots and completed the canvass of the Republican Primary Election. Following the review, 15 provisional ballots were accepted and one was rejected. The Board prepared and signed the final abstract for Election Night Reporting.

• Accepted 15 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 1 provisional ballot (unanimous)
• Completed Republican Primary Election canvass
• Signed and sealed the election abstract

Tourism Council

The Council will review FY23 financial reports and updates on marketing campaigns, including video/photo shoots and social media. The meeting includes discussions on a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a PR firm and short-term rental tracking.

• FY23 Financial Reports
• RFQ for PR Firm
• Marketing/PR updates including Facebook and E-newsletter stats
• Short Term Rental Tracking
• Industry updates covering lodging, agritourism, and Bryce Resort

The Tourism Council approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed FY23 financial reports and industry updates. The council discussed the status of a new marketing campaign, website launch plans for this fall, and visitor guide lead data.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will hear presentations, discuss budget re-appropriations, and consider several ordinances and contracts. Key items include a library expansion presentation, a six-year road plan, and a real estate purchase. The board will also enter closed session for personnel and property negotiations.

• Discussion of re-appropriations for Q4 FY2023, including $12,115.58 for litter control
• Consideration of contract to purchase real estate at 1195 Hisey Avenue, Woodstock
• Adoption of ordinance amending Transient Occupancy Tax (Chapter 146)
• Resolution adopting six-year secondary road plan for FY2024-2029
• Closed session to discuss purchase of property for transportation and recreation

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the appointments of Claudia Methvin to Social Services and Bruce McClinton and Michael Rohrbaugh to the Library Board of Trustees. The meeting included presentations on a proposed $13.5 million library expansion and current geologic drought conditions.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 23, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Appointed Claudia Methvin to Department of Social Services (6-0)
• Appointed Bruce McClinton to Library Board of Trustees (6-0)
• Appointed Michael Rohrbaugh to Library Board of Trustees (6-0)

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Board approved the minutes from June 5 and established a schedule for assembling election materials and processing absentee ballots for the June 20 Republican Primary. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved June 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled election material assembly for June 15 at 10:00 AM
• Scheduled absentee ballot pre-processing for June 13 at 2:00 PM
• Scheduled precinct chief material pick-ups for June 19 at 9:00 AM
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority is meeting to receive updates from county and town staff on economic development projects, including the Borden Mowery Drive extension, water and sewer capacity, a pipeline project, and the town zoning ordinance rewrite. The meeting includes a stakeholders roundtable and is largely informational.

• Borden Mowery Drive Extension Project update
• Utility (water & sewer) capacity review
• Pipeline project update
• Town Zoning Ordinance Rewrite update

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team established a nonvoting liaison to the FAPT and mandated training for all FAPT members. The team also approved a transition from the current MOA to the OCS standard contract effective July 1. Additionally, a new weekly process for reviewing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) was approved.

• Established a CPMT member as a nonvoting liaison to FAPT (Unanimous)
• Required FAPT members and alternates to complete CSA training to be voting members (Unanimous)
• Approved weekly submission of IFSPs from CSA Coordinator with specific criteria noted (Unanimous)
• Approved discontinuing current MOA in favor of OCS standard contract effective July 1 (Unanimous)
• Referred one case to NWCSB for evaluation and psychiatric residential treatment (Closed Session)
• Approved Intensive Care Coordination for one case for June and July (Closed Session)

Electoral Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a placeholder stating that no agenda is available and directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• No agenda available for this meeting

The Board approved the May 10 meeting minutes. Members reviewed polling place ADA compliance, precinct set-up requirements, and the status of election officials for the June 20 Republican Primary.

• Approved May 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Shenandoah County, VA Planning Commission meeting on June 1, 2023. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and document links, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning amendment to allow residential farms in certain districts and an update to the building and zoning fee schedules. A request for a short-term rental permit was tabled pending a more detailed plan.

• Recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 23-06-01 to allow 'Residential Farms' in R-1, R-2, RR-A, and RR-C districts (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Fee Schedule Amendment (FSA) 23-06-01 to update building, planning, and zoning fees (7-0)
• Tabled Special Use Permit (SUP) 23-06-01 for a short-term rental on Greenwalt Road until August 3, 2023 (5-1)
• Approved May 4, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the May 9 meeting minutes and two board appointments. Public hearings were held regarding traffic code updates, erosion and sediment control, and the VDOT six-year budget plan. A proposed $2.9 million purchase of a fitness facility at 1195 Hisey Avenue was discussed, with a vote scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Gloria Carlineio to the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Appointed Brad Hittle to the Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Tabled vote on $2.9M purchase of 1195 Hisey Avenue to next meeting

Electoral Board

The Board instructed the Secretary to request a determination of civil penalties from the State Board of Elections regarding unauthorized sample ballots distributed by the Shenandoah Freedom Caucus. The Board also reappointed General Registrar Lisa McDonald to a four-year term. Polling place inspections were scheduled for May 30 and June 2.

• Approved May 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Instructed Secretary to write to State Board of Elections regarding violations of Code of Virginia 24.2-622, 24.2-956.1, and 24.2-955.3
• Instructed Secretary to copy Republican Primary candidates and party chairs on the State Board of Elections letter
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to public session (unanimous)
• Reappointed GR Lisa McDonald to a four-year term beginning July 1, 2023 (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from April 24, 2023, and receiving a financial report. The main action item is a proposal to renew CD #102912, though no details are provided in the agenda. The meeting also includes a closed session, director and staff comments, and adjournment.

• Consideration to renew CD #102912
• Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial report
• Closed session

The Industrial Development Authority approved the 12-month renewal of a certificate of deposit for the Howell Metal project. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 24, 2023, meeting.

• Approved renewal of CD #102912 (Howell Metal) for 12 months at First Bank at 4.5% (unanimous voice vote, one abstention)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 24, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will review information regarding amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for Shenandoah County Public Schools. The agenda includes no public hearings, no Planning Commission items, and no new business items. The only action items are the approval of previous minutes and two board appointments.

• Review of $1,874,386 in FY2022 carryover funds for schools, including $1,653,720 for special budgets and $220,666 for the Mountain View High School softball field lighting project.
• Review of $1,525,885 in additional unanticipated funds for schools, including $935,000 for Food Services and $307,429 for the Operational Budget.
• Appointment of Sherry Arey to the Community Policy and Management Team.
• Appointment of Megan Church to the Shenandoah County Tourism Council.
• Closed session to discuss the possible acquisition of real property for recreational facilities.

The Board of Supervisors approved the minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting and appointed two members to county councils. The Board also held a closed session to discuss real property acquisition for recreational facilities and public official appointments.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Appointed Sherry Arey to the Community Policy and Management Team (6-0)
• Appointed Megan Church to the Shenandoah County Tourism Council (6-0)
• Approved amended May 9 agenda (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition and public appointments (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority's Small Business Loan Subcommittee is holding a work session to review a small business loan application. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, old and new business, a closed session, and comments from directors and staff. No specific details about the loan application are provided in the agenda.

• Review of Small Business Loan Application

The committee discussed and proposed several changes to the IDA loan program, including reducing the minimum loan amount from $20,000 to $5,000 and the maximum from $99,000 to $50,000. These changes are not yet approved; staff will prepare a draft for a future IDA meeting.

• Proposed reducing minimum loan amount from $20,000 to $5,000
• Proposed reducing maximum loan amount from $99,000 to $50,000
• Proposed loan term of 3-5 years based on application
• Proposed interest rate based on current market conditions
• Proposed reducing application fee from $50 to $25
• Proposed requiring credit report for each borrower
• Proposed requiring personal and business financial statements

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss items supported by the attached documents, including the 2022 CAC report, a presentation, a public notice, a memo, and a packet. The agenda itself is minimal and procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of 2022 CAC report
• Presentation materials
• Public notice
• Staff memo
• Meeting packet

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission held a joint public hearing with the Board of Supervisors and then voted unanimously (6-0) to approve four zoning text amendments. The amendments update definitions and regulations for parcels, recreational vehicles, dwelling units, and accessory dwellings. The commission recommended all four amendments be added to the Board of Supervisors' agenda for further action.

• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 23-05-01 to revise parcel definitions and calculation methods (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 23-05-02 to update recreational vehicle definition (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 23-05-03 to add foundation, sanitary, and occupancy requirements for dwelling units (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 23-05-04 to allow accessory dwellings in R-2 and R-3 districts (6-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Shenandoah County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) approved extending the April IFSP/budget from May-July to May-August, pending final approval. They also approved three case budgets discussed in closed session, with one case opposed by a member and two abstentions. The team discussed concerns about IFSP accuracy, training, and court orders, and reviewed a need for a $200,000 local supplemental request for FY23 expenditures.

• Approved extending April IFSP/budget from May-July to May-August (unanimous)
• Approved Case 1: 4 hours of mentoring per child for May (J. Fitzsimmons opposed, B. DeLullo and J. Stratton abstained)
• Approved Case 2: intensive in-home services and transportation reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Case 3: Family Support Services for 20 hours in May (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved April 2023 CPMT meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Certified compliance after closed session (unanimous roll call)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The meeting was called to order but a quorum was not present. The committee discussed a mock community review session designed to gather public feedback on maps, visions, goals, and objectives through activities like a Lego table and survey. No formal decisions were made.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board voted to refer a potential voter fraud issue to the Virginia Attorney General's office after Chair April Moore received no response from County Administrator Amanda Wisely. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting and discussed plans for the June 20 Republican primary, including early voting and poll worker training.

• Approved minutes from April 5 meeting (unanimous)
• Referred potential voter fraud issue to Virginia Attorney General's office
• Scheduled annual polling place inspection meeting for May 10

Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee

The Shenandoah County Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee is meeting to review draft minutes, discuss a request to withdraw 13.781 acres from the New Market AFD, and consider renewals for the Jerome, Mill Creek, Morning Star, and Orkney Springs districts. They will also discuss the potential creation of a Fort Valley AFD and receive staff updates on the renewal schedule and the Shenandoah 2045 plan.

• Review of AFD 23-03-01: withdrawal of 13.781 acres at Tax Map 104-A-043 from New Market AFD for poultry employee housing
• Renewal of Jerome, Mill Creek, Morning Star, and Orkney Springs AFDs (scheduled for Planning Commission June 1 and Board of Supervisors June 27)
• Discussion on establishing a Fort Valley Agricultural and Forestal District
• Staff comments on 2023-2033 renewal schedule and Shenandoah 2045 plan

The committee agreed to move the Jerome, Orkney Springs, Mill Creek, and Morning Star Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) renewals forward to the Planning Commission and Board. Members requested a follow-up regarding a specific withdrawal request from Timothy Kimberlain.

• Approved May 1, 2023 agenda
• Approved January 30, 2023 and March 13, 2023 minutes
• Recommended Jerome, Orkney Springs, Mill Creek, and Morning Star AFD renewals move to Planning Commission and Board

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Shenandoah County Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss Chapters 1 (Historical, Cultural, and Scenic Resources) and 11 (Transportation) of the draft Shenandoah 2045 comprehensive plan. They will also plan upcoming community review sessions and approve a resolution thanking outgoing member Brad Swank. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Review of Chapter 1: Historical, Cultural, and Scenic Resources
• Review of Chapter 11: Transportation
• Resolution of gratitude for Brad Swank's two years of service
• Planning for community review sessions and survey
• Approval of March 22 and April 12 meeting minutes

The committee agreed to extend the planning schedule by three months, moving the target adoption date to June 2024. Members reviewed goals for the Historic, Cultural and Scenic Resources and Transportation chapters of the 2045 plan. The committee also approved a resolution thanking former member Brad Swank.

• Approved resolution thanking Brad Swank for his service
• Approved March 22 and April 12 meeting minutes as amended
• Agreed to shift plan adoption target to June 2024
• Decided to hold no further meetings between May 3 and August 23

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a Zoning Text Amendment regarding small- and large-scale energy facilities. They also granted several special use permits for a towing service, a campground, a home business, and a sewage easement. Additionally, the Board approved the 2023 Personal Property Tax Relief Act percentage.

• Approved Zoning Text Amendment #23-04-01 for Small-Scale and Large-Scale Energy Facilities (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Special Use Permit #23-03-01 for Motor Vehicle Towing Service at 24100 Old Valley Pike (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan Review #23-04-01 for additional self-storage building at 3223 Old Valley Pike (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #23-04-01 for Commercial Campground at 1120 Edinburg Gap Road (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #23-04-02 for Level II Home Business (beauty and hair salon) at 1990 Back Road (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #23-04-03 for sewage disposal easement at 84 Litten Lane (4-0)
• Approved resolution establishing the Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) Percentage for 2023 Taxes (4-0)
• Approved 3rd quarter reappropriations and previous meeting minutes (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority approved moving funds from two checking accounts into certificates of deposit with First Bank. The board also discussed scheduling a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors regarding economic development strategies.

• Approved investing $100,000 from RBEG checking account #42018213 into one six-month and one twelve-month certificate (voice vote, Mr. Funk abstained)
• Approved transferring all but $100,000 of general checking account #1229713 into two certificates of deposit with First Bank (voice vote, Mr. Funk abstained)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 11, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Tourism Council

The Council will review FY23 financial reports and updates regarding marketing, PR, and the county website. The meeting includes industry updates covering lodging, agritourism, restaurants, and local attractions.

• Review of FY23 Financials
• Marketing/PR and website updates
• Industry updates for lodging, agritourism, craft beverage, and restaurants
• Report on Google Analytics user and session data

The Tourism Council approved the previous meeting's minutes and transitioned to a new marketing campaign titled 'Dreamers Always Welcome.' The council also decided to use $6,000 from the County 250th committee fund to leverage VTC grants for the State/National 250th Commemoration.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Adopted 'Dreamers Always Welcome' marketing campaign to replace 'Find your way back to ...'
• Approved using $6,000 from County 250th committee fund for VTC grant leverage

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and tax rates for the county and several sanitary districts. The Board also passed a budget amendment to provide $661,000 for a school employee step increase.

• Approved Calendar Year 2023 tax rates (5-1)
• Approved 2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Stoney Creek Sanitary District (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Toms Brook-Maurertown Sanitary District (6-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget and appropriations for Shenandoah County (5-1)
• Approved budget amendment authorizing $661,000 for school step increase (5-1)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget for North Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant (6-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget for Shenandoah County Landfill Fund (6-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget for Parks and Recreation Special Revenue Fund (6-0)

Conservation Easement Authority

The Shenandoah County Conservation Easement Authority is meeting to review and discuss several conservation easement purchases and donations, including a resolution honoring Bill Wine, a fee schedule adoption, and updates on funding. The agenda includes public comment and discussion of multiple development rights purchases and donations, with specific dollar amounts and property locations.

• Resolution thanking Bill Wine for 7 years of service on the CEA
• Fee schedule adoption: proposed $300 plus $10/acre baseline documentation, $6,000 sole holder management fee
• CEA-PDR 22-02-01: Purchase of development rights for 79 acres at 322 Bruebeck Lane, Strasburg, for Terry L. and Linda Baker
• Request for $45,000 advance funding for due diligence costs for CEA-PDR 22-02-01, to be repaid by Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation
• CEA-PDR 23-02-05: Purchase of development rights for 140 acres at 861 Julius Keller Rd., Strasburg, for William Booker Humphries III, requested $100,000

The Authority approved a proposed fee schedule, including a $6,000 stewardship fee. The board also agreed to act as the sole holder for a conservation easement at 1209 Wakemans Grove Rd.

• Approved the April agenda (All in favor)
• Approved February 1st, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Adopted proposed fee schedule, including a $6,000 stewardship fee (All in favor)
• Approved sole holdership for conservation easement at 1209 Wakemans Grove Rd (All in favor)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss draft chapters 1-3 of the Shenandoah 2045 comprehensive plan, covering historic, cultural, scenic, water, and agricultural resources. The committee will also approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and take public comment. This is part of the ongoing process to update the county's comprehensive plan, which must be adopted by 2024 to meet state requirements.

• Review of Chapter 1: Historic, Cultural, and Scenic Resources
• Review of Chapter 2: Water Resources
• Review of Chapter 3: Agricultural, Forestal, and Geological Resources
• Public comment period for matters not previously discussed
• Next meeting scheduled for April 26, 2023, to review chapters 7 and 11

The committee reviewed Chapters 2, 3, and 7 of the 2045 comprehensive plan. Members amended vision statements and goals regarding water resources and agriculture. Discussion was held regarding the requirement to identify new public school locations in the plan to secure financial support.

• Amended Chapter 2 vision statement to include 'for all uses, and healthy, living aquatic resources'
• Added objectives to Chapter 2 to increase water stock and create more access to water sites
• Reworded Chapter 3 logging goal to focus on forest management rather than clear cutting
• Amended Chapter 3 Goal 3.5 to include 'future generations, and towards the sustainability of healthy ecosystems'
• Integrated LEED standards into the Chapter 3 goal on reducing air pollution

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority will meet to review financial reports, discuss strategic planning, and consider transferring funds from a checking account to a CD or money market account. The board will also enter closed sessions to discuss the possible sale of real property in Strasburg and Mount Jackson, and the relocation or expansion of an existing business.

• Consideration to transfer funds from RBEG checking account #42018213 to a CD or money market account
• Closed session to discuss disposition of real property in Strasburg and Mount Jackson
• Closed session to discuss relocation or expansion of an existing business
• Review of Strategic Planning Session held February 21, 2023

The Industrial Development Authority approved the movement of funds from RBEG and operating checking accounts into staggered certificates of deposit and a high-yield money market account with First Bank. The board also established a subcommittee to update the IDA loan application.

• Approved financial report through February 28, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved moving $100,000 from RBEG checking into three staggered certificates of deposit with First Bank (voice vote; Koontz and Funk abstained)
• Approved moving funds from regular operating checking into a high yield Money Market Account and three staggered certificates of deposit with First Bank (voice vote; Koontz and Funk abstained)
• Appointed IDA Loan Sub Committee consisting of Mr. Koontz, Mr. Funk, and Mr. Winkfield (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors has no agenda available for its April 11, 2023 meeting. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. This item is purely procedural with no decisions or discussions listed.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss the FY2023 Proposed Budget. No formal votes were taken during this meeting. A special meeting to vote on the budget and tax rates is scheduled for April 18 at 4:00 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session on the FY24 budget before its regular meeting, then hear presentations on emergency communications and VDOT road improvements. The board will discuss third-quarter reappropriations (fund transfers) for information only, with action scheduled for April 25. The agenda also includes consent items, proclamations, and two closed sessions for property acquisition and legal matters.

• Budget work session on FY24 annual budget at 2:30 pm
• Presentation by VDOT on draft secondary road improvement plans
• Discussion of Q3 reappropriations totaling $36,530.20 across departments
• Closed session to discuss acquiring real property for recreational facilities
• Resolutions recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicator Week and Travel and Tourism Week

The Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Frank Cihlar to the Seniors First Board and adopted resolutions for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, National Travel and Tourism Week, and Building Safety Month. The Board also reviewed VDOT's secondary road improvement plans and held closed sessions regarding real property acquisition and legal matters.

• Approved appointment of Frank Cihlar to Seniors First Board for a four-year term (6-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 and April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week resolution (6-0)
• Approved National Travel and Tourism Week resolution (6-0)
• Approved Building Safety Month proclamation (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss acquisition of real property for recreational facilities (6-0)
• Entered closed session for legal advice on solar facility zoning and county bank account appropriations (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors meeting has no agenda available, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed. The only provided material is a brochure for the FY 2024 public hearing, indicating budget-related matters may be addressed. Residents should review the minutes for details.

• No agenda available for this meeting
• FY 2024 public hearing brochure provided

The Board held a public hearing to receive resident comments on proposed budgets and tax rates. No formal actions were taken during this meeting. The Board expects to act on the budgets and tax rates at a meeting scheduled for April 18, 2023.

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss an energy ordinance, as indicated by the agenda materials. The agenda itself is minimal, listing only the meeting and associated documents, with no specific action items detailed.

• Energy ordinance information packet
• Public notice document
• Staff memo
• Presentation materials

The Planning Commission recommended approval for several special use permits, a zoning text amendment for energy facilities, and a community development fee schedule update. These recommendations will now proceed to the Board of Supervisors for final action.

• Recommended approval of SUP 23-03-01 for Motor Vehicle Towing Service at 24100 Old Valley Pike (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP 23-04-01 for Commercial Campground at 1120 Edinburg Gap Rd. (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP 23-04-02 for Level II Home Business (beauty salon) at 1990 Back Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP 23-04-03 for sewage disposal easement at 84 Litten Lane (6-0)
• Recommended approval of ZTA 23-04-01 regarding Small and Large-Scale Energy Facilities (6-0)
• Recommended approval of FSA 23-04-01 to update Community Development Fees (6-0)
• Recommended approval of FSPR 23-04-01 for storage building expansion at 3255 Old Valley Pike (6-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Electoral Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

The Board approved the minutes from March 7 and 13. Members decided to make a final attempt to contact the Commonwealth Attorney regarding a potential voter fraud case before referring the matter to the Virginia Attorney General’s office. Plans for annual polling place inspections were deferred to the May meeting.

• Approved Minutes of March 7 and 13 (unanimous)
• Decided to refer potential voter fraud case to Virginia Attorney General if Commonwealth Attorney does not respond to a third request
• Deferred annual inspection of polling places to May meeting
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (pursuant to State Code Section 2.2-3711 A1)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will consider a special use permit for a five-bedroom short-term rental on Quail Road in Basye and a request to withdraw 13.781 acres from the New Market Agricultural and Forestal District. The board will also vote on rescinding the March 2020 COVID-19 emergency declaration and approve prior meeting minutes. Two closed sessions are scheduled to discuss acquiring property for recreational facilities and appointing officials to the Seniors First board.

• Special Use Permit #23-03-02 for a five-bedroom short-term rental at 879 Quail Road, Basye, VA (Tax Map Nos. 066A201-170 and 066A201-171)
• Withdrawal of 13.781 acres zoned A-1 at 2401 Smith Creek Road, New Market, VA from the New Market Agricultural and Forestal District
• Repeal of the March 2020 COVID-19 emergency declaration
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 16, and 21, 2023 meetings
• Closed session to discuss acquisition of real property for recreational facilities

The Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a short-term rental and the withdrawal of 13.781 acres from the New Market Agricultural and Forestal District. The Board also repealed the March 2020 COVID-19 emergency declaration resolution.

• Repealed March 2020 COVID-19 emergency declaration resolution (6-0)
• Approved withdrawal of 13.781 acres at 2401 Smith Creek Road from New Market Agricultural and Forestal District (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #23-03-02 for a five-bedroom Short Term Rental at Quail Road (6-0)
• Approved March 14, 2023 regular meeting and budget work session minutes (6-0)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee will review and discuss the Housing (Chapter 5) and Recreation (Chapter 10) chapters of the draft Shenandoah 2045 comprehensive plan, along with the 2022 annual report and community collaboration session plans. The committee will also approve the meeting agenda and minutes from prior meetings. Public comments will be read aloud during the designated period.

• Review of Chapter 5: Housing, including goals on affordable housing, housing availability, and residential growth
• Review of Chapter 10: Recreation
• Approval of 2022 Annual Report
• Discussion of Community Collaboration Sessions: engagement events, open house sessions, online input
• Public comment period

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members reviewed a second draft of the annual report and discussed goals for the housing and recreation chapters of the 2045 plan. Public review sessions for the plan's goals and objectives are scheduled to follow.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved February 22nd and March 8th minutes

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council will review FY23 financial reports and updates regarding marketing, tours, and the county website. The agenda also includes discussions on National Tourism Week and various industry updates.

• FY23 Financial Reports
• National Tourism Week proclamation and promotion
• Industry updates including lodging, agritourism, and Bryce Resort
• Google Analytics staff report

The Tourism Council approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed FY23 financial reports. Members provided industry updates on local business trends, upcoming events, and the status of the Rails to Trails project. The council also reviewed the schedule for Shenandoah County Tours and promotions for National Tourism Week.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. The board is not deciding or discussing any listed items at this meeting.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Supervisors discussed the FY2023 Proposed Budget and reviewed revenue and expenditure revisions. Members agreed to move forward with advertising specific tax rate increases for public hearing. The Board also approved a new Training Officer position for SCFR.

• Approved requested SCFR Training Officer position
• Reduced SCFR overtime budget
• Agreed to advertise $.02 real estate tax increase
• Agreed to advertise $.25 personal property tax increase
• Decided to wait and collect data before deciding on a Commissioner of Revenues position

Board of Supervisors

The agenda for the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 16, 2023, is not available. The document states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Board discussed scenarios to balance the FY2023 budget, including potential real estate tax increases and reductions to school capital funding. The Board also reviewed a request from the Treasurer's Office to disperse vacancy savings to employees.

• Approved request from Treasurer's Office to disperse vacancy savings to employees (5-1)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss acquisition of real property for a recreational facility (6-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority will consider granting VDOT permission to enter IDA property for preliminary engineering studies for the Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail, and whether to provide a letter of support for TC Energy. The board will also review financial reports and strategic planning, and may enter closed session to discuss possible acquisition and disposition of real property, including in Strasburg and Mount Jackson, and a possible expansion of an existing industry.

• Consider granting VDOT permission to enter IDA property for Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail engineering studies
• Consider providing a letter of support for TC Energy
• Closed session to discuss possible acquisition of real property by the IDA
• Closed session to discuss possible disposition of IDA-owned real property in Strasburg and Mount Jackson
• Closed session to discuss possible expansion of an existing industry

The Industrial Development Authority granted VDOT permission to enter IDA property for engineering studies regarding the Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail. The board also approved a letter of support for TC Energy and the February 28 financial report.

• Approved VDOT access to IDA property for Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail engineering studies (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for TC Energy (Unanimous)
• Approved financial report through February 28, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda with deletion of strategic planning session review (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 19 and February 21, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to conduct organizational business. The agenda includes the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman, as well as the approval of the 2023 meeting dates.

• Election of Chairman (Action)
• Election of Vice Chairman (Action)
• Approval of 2023 Meeting Dates (Action)

The Board elected Edwin Tamkin as Chairman and Gerald Funkhouser as Vice Chairman. The board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the February 16, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved March 15, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Edwin Tamkin as Chairman and Gerald Funkhouser as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The agenda for this Board of Supervisors meeting is not available. The document only lists board members and states there is no agenda, directing readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Supervisors met for a budget work session to review comparative financial data and discuss staffing and salary proposals. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider rescinding the COVID-19 emergency declaration, receive a broadband project update, and approve meeting minutes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss acquiring property for recreational facilities. The agenda is otherwise light, with no public hearings, old business, planning commission items, or new business items.

• Consideration of rescinding the COVID-19 emergency declaration
• Status update on broadband project
• Approval of minutes from February 28 and March 2, 6, 9 meetings
• Closed session to discuss acquisition of real property for recreational facilities

The Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from February 28 and several March budget work sessions. The Board also entered a closed session to discuss the possible acquisition of real property for a recreational facility.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 2, 6, and 9, 2023 budget work session minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss acquisition of real property for a recreational facility (6-0)

Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee

The committee received an overview of the renewal process for the Jerome, Orkney Springs, Mill Creek, and Morning Star districts. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Electoral Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Electoral Board met to review required security compliance known as local election security standards (LESS). The board entered and exited a closed session to discuss voting security matters.

• Voted unanimously to enter closed session for voting security matters
• Voted unanimously to return to public session

Board of Supervisors

The agenda for the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 9, 2023, is not available. The agenda text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Board of Supervisors conducted a work session to review proposed budget requests for various county departments. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss draft chapters of the Shenandoah 2045 comprehensive plan, specifically Chapter 6 (County Services and Facilities), Chapter 8 (Health), and Chapter 10 (Recreation). The committee will also consider the 2022 annual report and plan upcoming engagement events. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Review of Chapter 6: County Services and Facilities and Community Resources, including goals on public information, capital improvement plans, trash/recycling, bilingual services, and cannabis regulation
• Review of Chapter 8: Health and Chapter 10: Recreation (draft text not included in agenda)
• Discussion of 2022 Annual Report
• Planning for engagement events, open house sessions, and online input
• Public comment period for matters not previously discussed

The committee reviewed goals and objectives for Chapter 6 (Community Services and Facilities) and Chapter 8 (Health). No formal votes were taken as the chairman noted a quorum was not present. Members were asked to provide comments on a draft annual report before the next meeting.

• Dispensed agenda to focus only on chapters 6, 8, and 10
• Reviewed goals and objectives for Chapter 6 (Community Services and Facilities)
• Reviewed goals and objectives for Chapter 8 (Health)
• Tabled review of Chapter 10 (Recreation) to March 22nd meeting
• Extended ending time of future meetings to 7:30 p.m.

Electoral Board

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced for review. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

• No agenda items listed

The board approved the minutes from February 6, 13, and 22. Hiring for Shenandoah County Election Officials was completed, and the board discussed training dates for May and June. The board entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved minutes of February 6, 13, and 22 (unanimous)
• Completed hiring of Shenandoah County Election Officials
• Entered closed session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The agenda for this meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The document directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Supervisors conducted a work session to review proposed budget requests for the FY2024 budget. The session involved reviewing requests from various county departments and asking questions regarding staffing and equipment. No formal decisions were made during this meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Supervisors conducted a budget work session featuring presentations from various outside agencies. These agencies provided overviews of their programs, projects, and future plans. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss an energy ordinance, as indicated by the agenda materials. The meeting includes public notice, a memo, a slide deck, and a packet for review. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Energy ordinance information provided
• Public notice document
• Memo document
• Slide deck document
• Meeting packet available

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a five-bedroom short-term rental and a request to withdraw land from the Agricultural and Forestal District. A request for a motor vehicle towing service was tabled pending further discussion with VDOT.

• Approved five-bedroom short-term rental at 879 Quail Road with staff conditions (7-0)
• Approved Request for Withdrawal from the AFD for 13.781 acres at 2401 Smith Creek Road (7-0)
• Tabled Special Use Permit for motor vehicle towing service at 24100 Old Valley Pike to discuss turn lane with VDOT (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 2, 2023, minutes (7-0)
• Scheduled solar energy ordinance public hearing for April 5th

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team approved the Management Discussion Points for submission to OCS. The team also decided to withhold payments from vendors who do not submit timesheets with their invoices. Members discussed the sustainability of mentoring expenditures, though no vote was taken to end the service.

• Appointed J. Stollings as acting chair (unanimous)
• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda regarding FAPT Budgets (unanimous)
• Approved Management Discussion Points (MDP) for submission to OCS (unanimous)
• Approved withholding payments from vendors who do not submit timesheets with invoices (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning map amendment to rezone property at 1095 Oranda Road from agriculture to general industrial. Other actions included approving a short-term rental permit and a national opioid settlement resolution. The Board also granted a grant extension to Filibuster Distillery.

• Approved rezoning of 98.8774 acres at 1095 Oranda Road from A-1 Agriculture to M-1 General Industrial (4-2)
• Approved annual funding and services agreement with Virginia Department of Health (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for five-bedroom short-term rental at 133 Aspen Way South (5-0)
• Approved grant extension for Dilawri Barrels, LLC dba Filibuster Distillery, LLC (3-2)
• Approved resolution concerning new national opioid settlements (5-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 minutes and three board appointments (5-0)

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Electoral Board postponed a scheduled EPB demonstration. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel matters before adjourning.

• Postponed EPB demonstration originally scheduled for March 7 (Approved)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority is meeting for its annual meeting, which consists of a call to order, a strategic planning session led by Riverlink Group, LLC, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Strategic planning session led by Riverlink Group, LLC

The IDA conducted a facilitated process to review survey responses, the authority's role, and current and future focus areas. The meeting concluded with a verbal summary of findings, with a final presentation from consultants to follow.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a zoning map amendment to rezone 98.8774 acres at 1095 Oranda Road, Strasburg, from A-1 Agriculture to M-1 General Industrial, with a recommendation from the Planning Commission. They will also discuss options for the county potentially operating the former Valley Health wellness facility at 1195 Hisey Avenue, Woodstock, and the annual funding and services agreement with the Virginia Department of Health. The agenda includes a proclamation for Emergency Management Professionals Week and closed sessions for property acquisition and appointments.

• Rezone 98.8774 acres at 1095 Oranda Road from A-1 to M-1 (ZMA #22-09-01)
• Discussion of county operation of former Valley Health facility at 1195 Hisey Avenue
• Annual funding and services agreement with Virginia Department of Health
• Proclamation for Emergency Management Professionals Week
• Closed session on property acquisition for roadway development

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the January 24, 2023 minutes, and a proclamation for Emergency Management Professionals Week. Members discussed a potential county operation of a former wellness facility and a zoning map amendment, but no final actions were taken on these items during the open session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Proclamation Commemorating Emergency Management Professionals Week
• Approved motion to add recreational facilities to closed session agenda

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes and officers, review 2022 Board of Supervisors minutes for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and discuss draft chapters of the Shenandoah 2045 plan, including data and engagement. The agenda also includes planning for 2023 work and public engagement events. The meeting is largely procedural and work-session oriented, with no final decisions expected.

• Review of 2022 Board of Supervisors minutes for actions inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of draft chapters for Shenandoah 2045, including housing, transportation, and economic development
• Nomination and appointment of 2023 CAC Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of 2023 CAC calendar and meeting minutes
• Public comment period for items not previously discussed

The Citizens Advisory Committee approved an amended 2023 meeting calendar and elected its Chair and Vice Chair. The committee also identified three Board of Supervisors actions from 2022 to be addressed in the CAC's Annual Report.

• Approved 2023 calendar with additional meetings on March 8, April 12, and May 3
• Elected Vito Gentile as Chair for 2023
• Elected Mike Liskey as Vice Chair for 2023
• Decided to include BOS waiver of VDOT safety improvements in Annual Report
• Decided to include June 28, 2022 C1 to A1 zoning change in Annual Report
• Decided to include BOS opposition to Corridor H expansion in Annual Report
• Approved November 16 and January 18 meeting minutes

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee is meeting to review draft minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on local water-related projects. They will discuss the Community Flood Preparedness Grant, the NFWF River and Stream Heroes Grant, and an update to the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance.

• Review of draft minutes from February 9th, 2022 meeting
• Update on Community Flood Preparedness Grant
• Discussion of NFWF River and Stream Heroes Grant
• Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance update
• Updates on landfill/sanitary districts and Friends of the North Fork

The Water Resources Advisory Committee voted to support updates to the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance to ensure compliance with State Standards. The committee also received updates on landfill expansion, floodplain management funding, and a watershed study grant.

• Approved February Agenda
• Approved December Minutes
• Supported adoption of updates to the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance

Electoral Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text indicates there is nothing to report, and the public is directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The board unanimously decided to hire all election officials who worked the November 2022 General Election. The board also approved the minutes from the January 19 meeting.

• Approved January 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hiring all election officials from November 2022 General Election (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting agenda for the Shenandoah County Planning Commission. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and document links, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit for a five-bedroom short-term rental at 133 Aspen Way South. The commission also directed staff to organize an open house regarding a proposed Energy Ordinance.

• Recommended approval of SUP 23-02-01 for a short-term rental at 133 Aspen Way South (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved January 5, 2023 minutes with one correction (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session regarding wind, solar, and energy ordinance (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit closed session (6-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The team established new requirements for case managers to prove Medicaid and private insurance options are exhausted before seeking FAPT funding. New vendor documentation rules were also introduced, requiring signed timesheets for community-based providers. The board approved a payment for the STARS program following a closed session.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved consent agenda (FAPT Budgets)
• Required case managers to submit a list of exhausted Medicaid/insurance services and waitlist times to schedule first FAPT meetings
• Required community-based providers to submit worker timesheets signed by parents effective February 13
• Approved payment for STARS program

Conservation Easement Authority

The Shenandoah County Conservation Easement Authority will review and discuss multiple conservation easement requests, including a $35,000 advance for due diligence costs on a purchase of development rights (PDR) and a request for the county to be sole holder of a donated easement for a Toms Brook park. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, a resolution honoring Bill Wine, and appointing a chair and vice chair for 2023. Updates will cover several pending easement projects and new landowner interest.

• Request for $35,000 advance for due diligence on CEA-PDR 22-02-01 (Bruebeck Lane, Strasburg, 79 acres)
• Request for county to be sole holder of CEA-DDR 23-02-01 (3 acres, Toms Brook park)
• Resolution thanking Bill Wine for 7 years of service
• Appointment of chair and vice chair for 2023
• Discussion of new easement methods (recreation, historic, TDR)

The Authority appointed Dee Hockman as Chair and Doug French as Vice Chair. Members reviewed several pending conservation easements and requested more information regarding funding and public benefit for specific projects.

• Appointed Dee Hockman as Chair
• Appointed Doug French as Vice Chair
• Approved February agenda
• Approved October 5th and November 10th, 2022 minutes

Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee

The committee recommended approving a request to withdraw 13.781 acres from the New Market Agricultural and Forestal District to allow for the sale of a poultry operation and residential development. The committee also reappointed its leadership and discussed upcoming district renewals.

• Approved January 30th meeting agenda
• Approved July 12th, 2022 meeting minutes
• Reappointed Philip Bowman as Chair
• Appointed Joan Comanor as Vice Chair
• Recommended approval of withdrawal of 13.781 acres at 2401 Smith Creek Road from New Market AFD

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss and consider a joint resolution and reimbursement agreement with the Town of New Market for a VDOT-funded sidewalk project along Route 211 (Lee Highway). The agreement clarifies that the Town is responsible for project costs and will reimburse the County for any expenses. The board will also consider consent agenda items, two special use permits for short-term rentals, and a closed session regarding litigation.

• Joint resolution and reimbursement agreement with Town of New Market for VDOT revenue sharing sidewalk project (up to $175,000 state funds)
• Special Use Permit #23-01-02: five-bedroom short-term rental on 0.38 acres at 5630 Crooked Run Road, Mount Jackson
• Special Use Permit #23-01-01: short-term rental on 82.55 acres at 166 Lone Pine Road, Mount Jackson
• Resolution requesting Commonwealth adoption of a street into secondary road system
• Resolution providing for 2023 Board committee assignments

The Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a short-term rental on 166 Lone Pine Road. The Board also approved meeting minutes, FY 22 CIP carry forwards, and FY 23 2nd quarter reappropriations.

• Approved Special Use Permit #23-01-01 for short-term rental at 166 Lone Pine Road (5-1)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 13, 2022 and January 10, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved FY 22 CIP Carry Forward (6-0)
• Approved FY 23 2nd quarter reappropriations (6-0)
• Denied amendment to defer FY 23 2nd quarter reappropriations (4-1)

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available; the only listed item is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are specified for this meeting.

• No agenda items listed

The Electoral Board elected its 2023 leadership and approved the minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting. Members discussed budget preparations, staff salary changes, and potential voter fraud reports. The board also reviewed a General Registrar report regarding postage reimbursements and cybersecurity projects.

• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected April D. Moore as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Allie F. Coffey as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Denise J. Doyle as Secretary (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority is holding its annual meeting. They will hear reports, elect a secretary, and discuss a potential rezoning of 98.8774 acres at 1095 Oranda Road, Strasburg, from A-1 Agricultural to M-1 Industrial. The board also plans to enter closed sessions to discuss investment of public funds, real property disposition, and a prospective business or industry.

• Discussion of rezoning 98.8774 acres at 1095 Oranda Road, Strasburg (Tax Map No. 016-A-174C and 016-A-174) from A-1 Agricultural to M-1 Industrial
• Election of Secretary
• Closed session to discuss investment of public funds (Code of Virginia 2.2-3711(A)(6))
• Closed session to discuss real property disposition (Code of Virginia 2.2-3711(a)(3))
• Closed session to discuss prospective business or industry (Code of Virginia 2.2-3711(a)(5))

The Industrial Development Authority approved a position of support for the rezoning of property at 1095 Oranda Road to Industrial (M-1). The board also appointed a new secretary and approved the December 2022 financial report.

• Approved support for rezoning 1095 Oranda Road from Agricultural (A-1) to Industrial (M-1) (Unanimous)
• Appointed Stephanie Lillard as IDA Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved financial report through December 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda and December 16, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Agreed to split Riverlink strategic planning expenses 50/50 between IDA and Department of Tourism & Economic Development

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its 2023 calendar, elect a chair and vice chair, and review the 2022 Board of Supervisors minutes. The committee will also discuss its 2023 work schedule and upcoming public engagement events for the Shenandoah 2045 comprehensive plan update.

• Approval of 2023 CAC calendar and election of chair and vice chair
• Review of 2022 Board of Supervisors minutes
• Discussion of 2023 CAC work schedule
• Upcoming community review sessions scheduled in towns (e.g., Woodstock, Strasburg, Edinburg) for the comprehensive plan
• Adoption of Shenandoah 2045 comprehensive plan targeted for March 2024

The committee did not have a quorum to conduct a formal meeting or vote on motions. Members discussed past Board of Supervisors' minutes to identify potential inconsistencies with the current Comprehensive Plan.

Tourism Council

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council will meet to approve November 2022 minutes, review FY23 financial reports, and discuss old business including marketing updates and the 250th anniversary. New business includes planning for the visitor guide. Industry updates will cover lodging, agritourism, craft beverages, restaurants, and attractions.

• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022
• FY23 financial report through September 2022
• Marketing/PR update including Virginia.org results and MATPRA Marketplace
• Visitor guide planning as new business
• Industry updates on lodging, agritourism, craft beverages, restaurants, and attractions

The Council approved the meeting minutes from October and November 2022. Members provided industry updates on local businesses and upcoming events, and reviewed the FY23 financial report. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved November 2022 Minutes (All approved)
• Approved October 2022 Minutes (All approved)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss carrying forward $7,499.21 for Dell server equipment from FY2022 to FY2023, and review second-quarter reappropriations totaling over $124,000 for various departments. They will also consider a resolution requesting the state to adopt a street into the secondary road system, a possible donation of development rights for 61.696 acres at 217 Pouts Hill Road, and a resolution commemorating the Woodstock Fire Department's 200th anniversary. No public hearings or closed session items are scheduled.

• Carry forward $7,499.21 for Dell server equipment (GIS)
• Reappropriations: Animal Shelter $14,800, Fire & Rescue $62,631.86, Sheriff $11,091.72, Economic Development $1,250, Parks & Recreation $34,900
• Resolution requesting Commonwealth adoption of a street into secondary road system
• Possible donation of development rights for 61.696 acres at 217 Pouts Hill Road, Strasburg
• Resolution commemorating 200th anniversary of Woodstock Fire Department

The Board of Supervisors approved the donation of development rights for a property on Pouts Hill Road to the County’s Conservation Easement Authority. The Board also passed a resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Woodstock Fire Department.

• Approved donation of development rights for 61.696 acres at 217 Pouts Hill Road, Strasburg (6-0)
• Approved resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Woodstock Fire Department (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 13, 2022 and January 3, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Shenandoah County Planning Commission meeting on January 5, 2023. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and document links, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval for two special use permits regarding short-term rentals in Mount Jackson. The commission also appointed its leadership and adopted the 2023 calendar.

• Recommended approval of SUP 23-01-01 for one non-dwelling rental (max 6 people) at 166 Lone Pine Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP 23-01-02 for a five-bedroom rental (limit 5 vehicles) at 5630 Crooked Run Road (7-0)
• Appointed Gary Lantz as Chair and Debbie Keller as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Adopted the 2023 calendar (7-0)
• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved December 1, 2022, minutes (7-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team approved new FAPT paperwork to be used starting February 1, requiring proof that other funding sources are exhausted before services are approved. The team also established a yearly rotation policy for the Chair and Vice Chair roles. For 2023, the Health Department was appointed Chair and a Private Provider was appointed Vice Chair.

• Approved December minutes (All agreed)
• Approved FAPT Budgets (All agreed)
• Approved new FAPT paperwork effective February 1 (All approved)
• Established yearly rotation policy for Chair and Vice Chair roles
• Approved Health Department as Chair and Private Provider as Vice Chair for 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors is holding an organizational meeting on January 3, 2023. The agenda includes only the agenda document and a notice of a special called meeting, with no substantive policy items listed.

• Organizational meeting for the Board of Supervisors
• Notice of special called meeting included in materials

The Board of Supervisors held an organizational meeting to appoint leadership and establish operational guidelines for the year. The Board elected its Chairman and Vice Chairman and approved the 2023 meeting schedule and rules of procedure.

• Appointed Karl Roulston as Chairman (6-0)
• Appointed Dennis Morris as Vice Chairman (5-1)
• Adopted 2023 rules and procedures (6-0)
• Adopted 2023 meeting schedule (6-0)