Shenandoah County public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to authorize a fund transfer from the County to the EDA's LGIP General Checking Account. The body will also hold closed sessions to discuss real property acquisition and a prospective business interest in the county.

• Proposed transfer of $21,039.99 from the County to the EDA’s LGIP General Checking Account
• Closed session to discuss acquisition and disposition of real property
• Closed session to discuss a prospective business' interest in locating facilities in Shenandoah County

The Shenandoah County EDA approved a motion to keep $100,000 in its First Bank General Checking Account and transfer all remaining funds, including a $21,039.99 rollback tax deposit from the County, to the LGIP General Account, which earns a higher interest rate. The decision accounts for an upcoming $50,000 payment to Timmons Group in Q1 2026. The board also entered and certified a closed session to discuss real property acquisition and a prospective business, and rescheduled its January meeting to January 8, 2026.

• Approved financial report for November 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds above $100,000 to LGIP General Account, including $21,039.99 rollback tax deposit (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for real property and business discussions (7-0)
• Certified closed session (7-0)
• Rescheduled January 2026 meeting to January 8 at 2:00 pm (unanimous)

Tourism Council

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council will approve the November 18 minutes, review the November financial report, and discuss updates on marketing, public relations, and tourism zone initiatives. New business includes a draft ordinance requesting $25,000 for the Tourism Zone grant program, a redesign of the Outdoor Recreation Guide, planning for National Tourism Week 2026, and a BoBirdie video release slated for early 2026. The council will also consider notes from the VA-1 Tourism Summit and partnership marketing ideas.

• Drafting new ordinance for Tourism Zone program, requesting $25,000 funding for next fiscal year
• Redesign of the Outdoor Recreation Guide, to be printed before July 1
• Planning a tourism appreciation celebration for National Tourism Week 2026
• BoBirdie video project near completion, with release expected early 2026
• Notes from VA-1 Tourism Summit and discussion of partnership marketing and collaboration

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council met on December 16, 2025, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The council reviewed the November financial report, which included expenses for professional services, printing, and advertising. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy decisions; the meeting focused on marketing reports, public relations updates, and community event updates.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Lynn St Clair, second by Savanna Frazier)
• Reviewed November 2025 financial report including $51,000 for photography/video shoot with FuseIdeas
• Noted $3,300 for printing 15,000 pocket maps and 10,000 tear-off maps
• Discussed advertising expenses including $842 for a full-page ad in BoBirdie and half-page ads in Virginia Living and Blue Ridge Outdoors
• Heard marketing report showing paid social CTR increase from 1.22% to 3.22% year-over-year
• Discussed shifting search ad budget to YouTube campaign
• Noted Black Valley Creative ads reached 147,329 accounts with average frequency of 1.93
• Reviewed tourism zone ordinance draft sent to county attorney

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will review consent agenda items, including minutes and appointments, and discuss old business such as a grant for a sheriff’s office position and a VDH carry‑forward request. A major agenda item is the proposed ordinance to impose a 6% Meals Tax on food and beverages sold in unincorporated areas, slated to take effect February 1, 2026. Planning Commission items include map amendments, a rezoning, a special‑use permit, and renewal of the Wakemans Grove Agricultural and Forestal District. A closed session will address possible acquisition or disposition of county real property, and a presentation on the county‑wide broadband expansion project (Shentel) is scheduled.

• Consideration of an ordinance enacting a 6% county food and beverage (Meals) tax
• Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for ~3.385 acres at Old Valley Pike (Tax Map 034 A 003) changing A‑1 Agriculture to B‑2 General Business
• Zoning Map Amendment rezoning ~2.385 acres at Old Valley Pike (Tax Map 034 A 003) from A‑1 Agriculture to B‑2 General Business
• Special Use Permit for a Level II Home Business on ~4.623 acres at 177 Curers Lane (Tax Map 015 A 008A)
• Renewal of the Wakemans Grove Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD)

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including the meeting minutes and two board appointments. It also approved several land‑use actions: a comprehensive‑plan map amendment, a zoning map amendment, a special‑use permit, and the renewal of the Wakemans Grove Agricultural and Forest District. A closed session was authorized to discuss possible real‑property acquisition and disposition, and a motion on a 3% meal tax had mixed votes with no clear outcome recorded.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, Nancy Barnett to DSS Board, Mike Liskey to CAC) – all aye
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for 3.385‑acre parcel at Old Valley Pike (A‑1 to B‑2) – all aye
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment for 2.385‑acre parcel at Old Valley Pike (A‑1 to B‑2) – all aye
• Approved Special Use Permit for Level II Home Business on ~4.623 acres at 177 Curers Lane – all aye
• Approved renewal of Wakemans Grove Agricultural and Forest District – all aye
• Authorized closed session to discuss possible acquisition and disposition of real property – unanimous aye
• Motion to enact 3% meal tax did not receive a second; subsequent motion to approve ordinance recorded mixed votes (Taylor aye, Stephens no, Morris aye, Baker no) – outcome not clearly stated
• No new business items were considered

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the minutes from the November 5, 7, and 12, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. The board tentatively scheduled a hearing on a candidate challenge for December 22, 2025. It noted that a new board member will be appointed in January and the next board meeting will be set after the oath of office.

• Approved minutes of Nov 5, 7, 12 2025 (unanimous)
• Tentatively scheduled candidate‑challenge hearing for Dec 22 2025

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss the FAPT report and October 2025 expenditures. The body will also review parental referrals and updates to the Program Enhancement Plan. A closed session is scheduled for IEP services approvals and case reviews.

• FAPT report
• October 2025 expenditures financial report
• Program Enhancement Plan updates
• Closed session for IEP services approvals and IFSP/case reviews

The commission approved the November 2025 CPMT meeting minutes. After entering a closed session, members approved all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) that were presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 2025 CPMT meeting minutes
• Entered closed session to consider IEP and IFSP services
• Approved all IEPs and IFSPs as presented
• Exited closed session
• Adjourned the meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 6% food and beverage tax for unincorporated areas of the county. The board will also consider a grant for a Sheriff's Office position and a health department carry-forward request.

• Public hearing for a proposed 6% food and beverage tax in unincorporated areas
• Request to accept a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services grant for a Sheriff's Office position
• Carry-forward request from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
• Closed session to discuss acquisition and disposition of real property
• Closed session regarding a potential construction contract

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the November 12 minutes by roll‑call vote. It approved a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services grant to fund a sheriff’s office liaison position. The Board also approved a carry‑forward request from the Virginia Department of Health. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (roll‑call vote, all present voted aye)
• Approved November 12 meeting minutes (roll‑call vote, all present voted aye)
• Approved Virginia Criminal Justice Services grant for sheriff’s liaison position (roll‑call vote, motion approved)
• Approved carry‑forward request from Virginia Department of Health (roll‑call vote, all present voted aye)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding a housing study and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process. The meeting includes a recap of an ADU competition and a review of industrial and short-term rental ordinances.

• ADU Competition recap
• CIP Process update
• Housing Study update
• Industrial ordinance review
• Short Term Rental ordinance questions

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Economic Development Authority will approve meeting minutes and a financial report as of October 31, 2025. The agenda lists no new business or old business items for consideration.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial Report as of October 31, 2025
• Closed session to discuss real property acquisition and disposition
• Closed session to discuss prospective business interest

The board unanimously approved the agenda, the October 15 minutes, and the October financial report. A motion to enter a closed session to consider acquisition and disposition of real property and a prospective business interest was carried on a 6‑aye roll‑call vote. The closed session was later certified by a unanimous roll‑call vote, and the meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

• Agenda approved (unanimous voice vote)
• October 15 minutes approved (unanimous voice vote)
• October financial report approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss real‑property acquisition (6‑aye roll‑call)
• Closed session certified (6‑aye roll‑call)
• Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council appointed Katie Mercer as chair and Dan Harshman as Vice Chair. The body reviewed FY25 digital marketing performance and discussed upcoming projects including a new Outdoor Recreation Guide and a visitor guide refresh.

• Appointment of Katie Mercer as chair and Dan Harshman as Vice Chair
• FY25 digital marketing results totaling 7,910,589 impressions
• Planned FY26 photo/video shoot at 16 locations including Downtown Woodstock and Lake Laura
• VDOT study update regarding the future of the Norfolk Southern Rail line
• Financial report noting increased Public Relations expenses due to hosting travel writers

The Tourism Council voted to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting, with a 1‑2 vote. No other formal actions were taken. The council discussed upcoming events, a proposed 6% meals tax hearing scheduled for November 25, and marketing updates. The next meeting is set for December 16, 2025.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (1-2 vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss a draft ordinance that would impose a six‑percent tax on food and beverage sales in unincorporated areas, projected to generate $300,000 at a four‑percent levy. The meeting also includes a request to accept a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services grant for a sheriff’s office liaison officer, an appropriation of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for the sheriff’s office, a contract amendment with Avero Advisors for ERP advisory services, and several board appointments.

• Draft ordinance for a 6% food and beverage tax (FY 2026 budget estimate $300,000 at 4% levy)
• Request to accept a DCJS grant for a law‑enforcement liaison officer ($56,387 grant, $41,644 local match, total $98,031)
• Appropriation of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office
• Contract amendment to Avero Advisors for Enterprise Resource Planning advisory services
• Appointments: Eunice Temdrup to Planning Commission; Gerald Fuakhouser to Board of Zoning Appeals; Vince Poling to Economic Development Authority

The Board approved an agenda amendment to recognize the Shenandoah County 4‑H Land and Range team. It also approved the consent‑agenda appointments to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Economic Development Authority. The Board authorized use of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for Sheriffs Office vehicle replacements and approved a $14,000 amendment to Avero Advisors for ERP advisory services. No votes were taken on the grant for a school liaison position or the draft meals‑tax ordinance.

• Approved agenda amendment to recognize 4‑H team (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent‑agenda appointments: Eunice Temdrup, Gerald Funkhouser, Vince Poling (unanimous roll call)
• Approved appropriation of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds for Sheriffs Office vehicles (roll call: Taylor aye, Stephens aye, Morris aye, Roulston ?, Ferguson ?, Baker aye)
• Approved contract amendment to Avero Advisors for ERP advisory services, adding $14,000 (roll call: Taylor aye, Stephens aye, Roulston aye, Ferguson aye, Morris aye, Baker aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting focused on a Zoning Ordinance update. The agenda includes reports from the CIP Committee and a review of Planning Commission Academy educational materials.

• Meeting on Zoning Ordinance update
• CIP Committee reports from Amy Dill and Lemuel Hancock
• Review of Strong Towns 101 online course
• Selection of Planning Essential videos

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda and the October 2, 2025 minutes. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed zoning ordinance updates, short‑term rental monitoring, and the Capital Improvement Program. The commission will present a housing study and CIP recommendations at the December 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0 vote)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (5-0 vote)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Shenandoah County Community Policy and Management Team meeting on November 5, 2025 will review several agenda items, including vendor presentations and reports. The board will discuss an appeal process and Good Cause criteria for child support under New Business. The meeting will also present the September 2025 financial expenditures and hold a closed session for IEP services approvals.

• Vendor presentation by Mr. Harold Jones of Brother’s Boxing Club
• Vendor presentation by Ms. Sanah Noor of Godaelli Healthcare
• Review of the appeal process/Good Cause for child support (New Business)
• Financial Report – September 2025 expenditures
• Closed Session – IEP services approvals, IFSP/case reviews

The CPMT approved the agenda and the October 2025 meeting minutes. The board postponed discussion of the child support appeal process and scheduled a meeting between Chair Leea Shirley and Judge Logan. In closed session, members certified the session and approved all IEPs and IFSPs that were presented. The meeting adjourned at 12:02 PM.

• Agenda approved (motion by L. Sicina, seconded by B. DeLullo)
• October 2025 minutes approved (motion by L. Sicina, seconded by A. Baker)
• Appeal Process/Good Cause for Child Support discussion postponed
• Chair L. Shirley to meet with Judge Logan after the meeting
• Closed session certified by all members (roll‑call vote)
• All IEPs and IFSPs approved (motion by A. Baker, seconded by E. Baker)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by H. Taff, seconded by A. Baker)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the October 6 minutes unanimously and entered closed sessions twice to examine provisional ballot envelopes. Of the 92 provisional ballots, 87 were accepted and 5 were rejected. The Board then completed the post‑election canvass, signed the abstract, and recorded a complaint about precinct cleanup for follow‑up.

• Approved October 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to examine provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Processed payment authorizations for election workers
• Accepted 87 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 5 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Completed canvass and signed abstract (unanimous)
• Noted Strasburg Booster Club cleanup complaint for follow‑up

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to provide a one-time retention bonus to eligible full-time and part‑time employees of the Shenandoah County Emergency Communications Center, funded by a $150,000 Virginia Department of Emergency Management grant (approximately $53,000 for the bonus). The Board will also consider several consent‑agenda items, including approval of the October 14 meeting minutes, a request to carry forward FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan funds for the County Public Schools, re‑appropriations for the first quarter of FY 2026, and the designation of a voting delegate and alternate to the Virginia Association of Counties annual meeting. New business includes appointing Steven E. Hall, Jr. as the county’s Fire and EMS Chief and setting the November regular‑meeting schedule. Closed sessions will address potential real‑property acquisition or disposition and related legal matters.

• Public hearing on ordinance for one‑time staffing retention bonus for Emergency Communications Center employees (grant award $150,000, $53,000 earmarked for bonus)
• Consent agenda: approve October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: request to carry forward FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan funds for Shenandoah County Public Schools
• New business: designation of Steven E. Hall, Jr. as Fire and EMS Chief
• Closed session: discussion of potential acquisition or disposition of county real property

The Board approved the designation of Steven E. Hall, Jr. as Shenandoah County Fire and Emergency Management Services Chief, effective November 3, 2025. It also approved a one‑time staffing retention bonus for Emergency Communications Center employees using VDEM grant funds. The consent agenda—including approval of the October 14 minutes, a FY 2025 capital‑improvement carry‑forward, FY 2026 first‑quarter re‑appropriations, and delegate designations—was adopted. A fourth closed session was authorized to discuss real‑property matters and legal counsel advice.

• Approved appointment of Steven E. Hall, Jr. as Fire and EM&S Chief (unanimous roll call)
• Approved one‑time staffing retention bonus for ECC employees (unanimous roll call)
• Approved consent agenda items: October 14 minutes, FY 2025 school CIP carry‑forward, FY 2026 Q1 re‑appropriations, VACo delegate designations (unanimous roll call)
• Approved motion to add a 4th closed session for legal counsel consultation (unanimous roll call)
• Authorized entry into four closed sessions covering property acquisition, contract interpretation, officer appointments, and right‑of‑way issues (unanimous roll call)
• Authorized reconvening to open session after closed sessions (unanimous roll call)

Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee

The Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will meet to review previous minutes and address new business. The primary item for discussion is the renewal of the Wakemans Grove District.

• Renewal of the Wakemans Grove District

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council will meet to elect officers and approve minutes from August and September 2025. The body will review a financial report and a marketing presentation from FuseIdeas, as well as Google Analytics data.

• Election of officers
• Marketing report by FuseIdeas
• August 2025 Financial Report
• Google Analytics staff comments

The council elected Katie Mercer as chair and Dan Harshman as vice chair by unanimous voice vote. The council also approved the minutes from the August 19 and September 16, 2025 meetings unanimously. No other actions were decided during the meeting.

• Appointed Katie Mercer as chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Dan Harshman as vice chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Economic Development Authority will consider adopting a policy for electronic meetings and transferring a utility easement to the Town of Strasburg. The board will also discuss an infrastructure grant agreement with Crazy Fox Coffee Roasters.

• Adopt electronic meetings policy
• Transfer 0.63506-acre utility easement to Town of Strasburg
• Discuss Agriculture and Forestries Industries Development Infrastructure Grant with Crazy Fox Coffee Roasters
• Review financial reports as of August 31 and September 30, 2025
• Approve minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss a one-time $53,750 staffing retention bonus for eligible Emergency Communications Center employees, funded by a $150,000 Virginia Department of Emergency Management grant. The meeting also includes consideration of FY 25 capital improvement plan carry‑forward, re‑appropriations for Q1 FY 26, and designation of a delegate to the Virginia Association of Counties. Additional agenda items are the appointment of Ryan Locher to the County Tourism Council and requests to accept SAFER and Assistance to Firefighters grants.

• One-time staffing retention bonus payment of $2,000 (full‑time) or $750 (part‑time) totaling $53,750 for Emergency Communications Center staff
• Request to accept a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant
• Request to accept an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
• Appointment of Ryan Locher to the Shenandoah County Tourism Council
• Designation of a delegate and alternate as voting members to the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo)

The Board amended the agenda to remove a special presentation and approved the consent agenda, which included the September 23 minutes and the appointment to the Shenandoah County Tourism Council. A resolution to join the certified crime prevention community program was adopted. The Board also approved acceptance of both the SAFER grant for 27 new firefighter positions and an Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

• Amended agenda to remove special presentation – approved (roll call)
• Approved consent agenda items (Sept 23 minutes, tourism council appointment) – approved (unanimous roll call)
• Approved resolution to join certified crime prevention community program – approved (unanimous roll call)
• Approved acceptance of SAFER grant for 27 firefighter positions – approved (unanimous roll call)
• Approved acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) – approved (unanimous roll call)

Electoral Board

The board voted to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting, with the motion carried unanimously. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission approved the agenda and minutes, presented a Hamlet and Village ordinance review and an Industrial District ordinance review, and voted to approve Special Use Permit 25-09-01 for rodeo events on Battlefield Road with a maximum of 1,500 attendees and up to 12 events per year. The commission also discussed a second special use permit for a public garage on Senedo Road but did not record a decision on that item. Additional agenda items included a Planning Commission Academy presentation of a Strong Towns 101 online course and selection of YouTube videos.

• Approval of Special Use Permit 25-09-01 for rodeo events on Battlefield Road (max 1,500 attendees, 12 events/yr)
• Presentation and review of Hamlet and Village Ordinance
• Presentation and review of Industrial District Ordinance
• Discussion of Special Use Permit 25-09-02 for a public garage on 14608 Senedo Road
• Planning Commission Academy: Strong Towns 101 free online course and selection of YouTube videos

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also voted 6-0 to approve new pages 2 and 3 of the September 4, 2025 minutes. The commission decided staff will continue work on hamlet and village regulations and will resume discussion at the November 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda (6-0 vote)
• Approved new pages 2 and 3 of September 4, 2025 minutes (6-0 vote)
• Staff to continue hamlet and village regulation work; discussion to resume Nov 6, 2025

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to discuss the Children’s Services Act and review August 2025 expenditures. The body will enter a closed session to approve 21 IEP services and 6 IFSP/case reviews.

• Approval of 21 IEP services
• Approval of 6 IFSP/case reviews
• Review of August 2025 expenditures
• Updates on the Program Enhancement Plan

The team accepted the Subcontracting Plan with Intercept Health and approved a memo listing evidence‑based programs for county children and families. In closed session, six IEPs and twenty‑one IFSPs (including one date change) were approved. These actions enable continued delivery of health and educational services to local children and families.

• Approved Subcontracting Plan with Intercept Health (motion approved)
• Approved memo of evidence‑based programs for county children and families (motion approved)
• Approved six IEPs as presented (motion approved)
• Approved twenty IFSPs as presented (motion approved)
• Approved one IFSP with date change to 12/31/2025 (motion approved)
• Certified closed‑session actions (all members certified)
• Scheduled next CPMT meeting for November 5, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 10:18 AM (motion approved)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding a housing study, brownfield funding, and an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) competition. Members will also review ordinance updates concerning industrial codes and Hamlet/Villages codes.

• Update on ADU Competition
• Update on Housing Study
• Update on Brownfield Funding
• Review of Hamlet/Villages Code
• Review of Industrial Ordinance

The committee approved the agenda as presented. The minutes from the July 30 meeting were approved without changes. No other substantive actions or votes were taken.

• Agenda approved
• July 30 minutes approved

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to extend the boundaries and expand the Stoney Creek Sanitary District. The meeting also includes discussion of carrying over capital projects and grant funds from FY 2024 to FY 2025 and from FY 2025 to FY 2026, and consideration of 4th‑quarter reappropriations for FY 2025. Two special‑use permits are on the agenda: a rodeo agritourism event on about 49.891 acres at Battlefield Road, and a public garage on about 3.399 acres at 14608 Senedo Road. Closed sessions will address potential real‑property acquisition, tourism council appointments, and a consulting contract.

• Ordinance to extend boundaries and expand Stoney Creek Sanitary District (public hearing)
• Special Use Permit 25-09-01: rodeo events on ~49.891 acres at Battlefield Road, zoned A‑1 Agriculture
• Special Use Permit 25-09-02: public garage on ~3.399 acres at 14608 Senedo Road, zoned A‑1 Agriculture
• Carry over of capital projects and grant funds from FY 2024 to FY 2025 and FY 2025 to FY 2026
• 4th‑quarter reappropriations for Fiscal Year 2025

The Board approved the meeting agenda after removing a special presentation. It adopted the consent agenda items, including the prior meeting minutes, carry‑over of capital projects and grant funds, and FY 2025 reappropriations. The Board also approved an ordinance extending the Stoney Creek Sanitary District and two special‑use permits: a rodeo event permit (Special Use Permit 25‑09‑01) and a public‑garage permit (Special Use Permit 25‑09‑02). A closed‑session was entered to discuss real‑property acquisition, officer appointments, and a consulting contract.

• Approved agenda (amended) – unanimous roll call
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, fund carry‑overs, reappropriations) – 5‑0 roll call
• Approved Stoney Creek Sanitary District boundary expansion ordinance – 3‑0 roll call
• Approved Special Use Permit 25‑09‑01 (rodeo events, ~49.9 acres) – 4‑0 roll call
• Approved Special Use Permit 25‑09‑02 (public garage, ~3.4 acres) – 3‑0 roll call
• Entered closed session to discuss property acquisition – unanimous roll call
• Entered closed session to discuss officer appointments to Tourism Council – unanimous roll call
• Entered closed session to discuss award of consulting services contract – unanimous roll call

Tourism Council

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council will review the FY25 financial report, including remaining balances for professional services, advertising and tourism attractions. Members will discuss marketing updates, the 2024 economic impact data, and new items such as a Concierge Map and an agritourism workshop at Cave Ridge Vineyard. The council will consider a recommendation for Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001.

• $75,000 remaining under professional services for FY25
• $60,000 remaining in advertising after grant reappropriation
• $13,000 over in Support of Tourism Attractions line item
• Consideration to recommend Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001
• Agritourism Workshop scheduled for Oct 23 at Cave Ridge Vineyard

The council could not approve the previous meeting's minutes because a quorum was not present, so approval will be moved to the next month’s meeting. No other formal actions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

• Approval of minutes postponed (no quorum)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss an ordinance to extend the boundaries of the Stoney Creek Sanitary District to include parcel Tax Map ID# 064A110 (about 9.12 acres). They will also review requests to carry forward capital projects and grant funds from FY2024 to FY2025 and FY2025 to FY2026, and consider resolutions related to opioid settlement activity. Additional items include appointing Clare Matthews to the Social Services Board, recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Forestville‑Quicksburg Ruritans Club, and a closed session on possible real‑property acquisition or disposition.

• Ordinance to enlarge Stoney Creek Sanitary District for parcel Tax Map ID# 064A110 (~9.12 acres)
• Carry‑over of capital improvement projects and grant funds from FY2024‑FY2025 and FY2025‑FY2026
• Appointment of Clare Matthews to the Social Services Board
• Resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Forestville‑Quicksburg Ruritans Club
• Discussion of resolutions tied to opioid settlement activity

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including the minutes, a social services board appointment, and a resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Forestville‑Quicksburg Ruritan Club. A new‑business item on opioid settlement activity was approved. The Board then voted to enter a closed session to discuss possible acquisition and disposition of county real property.

• Agenda approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Consent agenda items approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Opioid settlement activity item approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Closed session authorized to discuss real‑property acquisition/disposition (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Open session reconvened after closed session (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Certification of compliance with open‑meeting requirements approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the minutes from the August 8, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were decided; members discussed upcoming election logistics and assigned follow‑up tasks.

• Approved August 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors to decide on two special use permits. One permit would allow rodeo events via agritourism on 49.891 acres near Battlefield Road, and the other would permit a public garage with vehicle sales on 3.399 acres at 14608 Senedo Road. Both items will be discussed in public hearings before potential recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

• Special Use Permit 25-09-01: Rodeo events via agritourism on 49.891 acres at Battlefield Road, max 1,500 attendees and 12 events per year
• Special Use Permit 25-09-02: Public garage with vehicle sales on 3.399 acres at 14608 Senedo Road
• Zoning Text Amendment 05-09-01: Removal of age restriction proffer from Creek Valley Estates Subdivision (18 tax parcels)
• Planning Commission to recommend approval of both special use permits to Board of Supervisors
• Villages and Hamlets Code update discussed for property division issues in business-zoned areas

The commission voted 4‑3 to approve Special Use Permit 25‑09‑01 for rodeo events on Battlefield Road, allowing up to 12 events per year with a maximum of 1,500 attendees for two events and staff‑recommended conditions such as signage, attendance caps and compliance requirements. The approved permit will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final action. Earlier, the agenda and the August 7 2025 minutes were each approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit 25-09-01 for rodeo events (4-3)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) meets to approve minutes, hear a public comment, receive a FAPT report, discuss pending legislation and program plans, and review July 2025 expenditures. A closed session covers IEP and IFSP case reviews.

• Approval of August 2025 CPMT meeting minutes
• Public comment from Monica Johns (Life Enrichment Services)
• Financial report on July 2025 expenditures
• Closed session for 23 IEP service approvals and 3 IFSP/case reviews
• Reminder of CSA Conference in Roanoke on October 14–16

The board approved the August 2025 CPMT meeting minutes. Members certified that the closed session complied with Virginia law. The team approved four Individualized Education Programs and nineteen Individualized Family Service Plans, returning one IFSP for review. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 2025 CPMT meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified compliance with closed‑session requirements (all members certified)
• Approved 4 IEPs and 19 IFSPs as presented (one IFSP returned for review)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a plan to replace 200 self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) using a combination of FEMA and state grants. The meeting also includes a request to increase contributions to the New Market Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company.

• Discussion of SCBA replacement plan requesting $2.4 million via FEMA and VDFP grants
• Proposed increase in contribution to New Market Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
• Zoning Map Amendment request to remove age restriction proffer from Creek Valley Estates Subdivision
• Disposition of undeveloped right-of-way in Section 3 of Valley View Subdivision in Edinburg
• Scheduling of the 2025 biennial rabies clinic for October 24, 2025

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including the prior meeting minutes, the 2025 biennial rabies clinic, and a VHDA housing voucher fund request. Supervisors voted to vacate an undeveloped right‑of‑way in Section 3 of the Valley View Subdivision in Edinburg. The Board also approved a zoning map amendment to remove the age‑restriction provision for Creek Valley Estates.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (6-0)
• Approved vacating undeveloped right‑of‑way in Valley View Subdivision (5-1)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Creek Valley Estates (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Economic Development Authority meets to decide on hiring Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates for the FY2025 audit and to extend deadlines for an AFID grant to Wholesome Foods. The body also reviews financial reports and discusses a property sale in the Northern Shenandoah Business Park.

• Engage Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates for FY2025 audit
• Extend AFID grant deadline for Wholesome Foods to December 31, 2026
• Renew 6-month CD with $840,560 additional investment to avoid VDOT repayment
• Approve $1M cyber liability coverage increase in VACorp insurance renewal
• Approve sale of 9.1 acres in Northern Shenandoah Business Park to Takanock Tallmadge, LLC

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 21, 2025 minutes. They approved the July 31, 2025 financial report. The directors voted to retain Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates to perform the FY 2025 audit, noting a $200 cost increase from the prior year. The FY 2024 audit invoice was paid and the board agreed to repay the $168,112 VDOT CD through the LGIP account after it matures in November.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 31, 2025 financial report (unanimous voice vote)
• Engaged Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates for FY 2025 audit (unanimous voice vote)
• Paid FY 2024 audit invoice (unanimous voice vote)
• Agreed to repay $168,112 VDOT CD via LGIP account after November maturity (unanimous voice vote)

Tourism Council

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and review financial reports. Members will discuss FY25 marketing recaps and FY26 plans, including digital marketing and public relations efforts. A Tourism Zone Grant application will be considered for recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Recommendation of Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001 to Board of Supervisors
• Approval of FY25 financial report and FY26 marketing plans
• Review of $10,000 Marketing Leverage Grant for event videos (scaled back from $20,000 request)
• Election of officers for the Tourism Council

The Tourism Council approved the minutes from the July meeting. A motion was passed confirming Katie Mercer as Chairman and Dan Harshman as Vice Chair of the council. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Katie Mercer confirmed as Chairman and Dan Harshman as Vice Chair (motion passed)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a one-year expanded polystyrene ban exemption for Shenandoah County Public Schools. The meeting includes several appointments to county boards and budget reappropriation requests.

• Proposed one-year expanded polystyrene ban exemption for Shenandoah County Public Schools
• Request to reappropriate $37,658.93 for the VHDA Housing Choice Voucher Program fund
• Scheduling of the biennial rabies clinic for October 24, 2025, at New Market Vet Clinic
• Appointments of Randy Phillips to the Tourism Council and Miguel Pinales and Kim Cassford to the Library Board of Trustees
• Request by Shenandoah County Public Schools to amend the FY 25 budget for additional state funds

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, which included the July 22 minutes, several library board appointments, a school budget amendment, and Q4 reappropriations. It then approved a one‑year exemption from the expanded polystyrene ban for Shenandoah County Public Schools. The Board also voted to enter two closed‑session meetings to discuss real‑property matters and nuisance‑law advice.

• Approved meeting agenda (all present voted aye)
• Approved consent agenda items – minutes, appointments, school budget amendment, Q4 reappropriations (all present voted aye)
• Approved one‑year exemption from expanded polystyrene ban for Shenandoah County Public Schools (all present voted aye)
• Approved closed‑session to discuss potential acquisition or disposition of real property (unanimous roll call)
• Approved closed‑session to consult counsel on interpretation of nuisance laws (unanimous roll call)

Electoral Board

The board approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. They acknowledged guest Bunnie Poyser and answered her questions. GR McDonald will mail a notice to all St. Luke precinct voters by August 15 and will contact County Administrator Vass about a Letter of Agreement for the new polling place. Training dates for November 4 election officials were set.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimously)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors are meeting to consider a zoning map amendment for the Creek Valley Estates subdivision. The proposal seeks to remove a proffer requiring the development to be an age 55 or older housing community.

• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA 05-09-01) to remove age-restriction Proffer 10 at Creek Valley Estates
• Report on Capital Improvement Program presentation process and timeline
• Discussion on Villages & Hamlets Code Update

The commission approved its agenda and the June 5, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It then approved Zoning Text Amendment 05-09-01, removing the age‑55 proffer for the Creek Valley Estates subdivision and affecting the listed tax parcels. The amendment will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with the commission’s recommendation for approval.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 05-09-01 to remove age‑55 restriction (7-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss program enhancements and parental referrals. The body will review June's expenditures and hold a closed session for specific service approvals.

• Review of June's expenditures financial report
• Closed session for 5 IEP services approvals
• Closed session for 7 IFSP/case reviews
• Updates on Program Enhancement Plan

The Community Policy and Management Team approved the August agenda and the July 2025 meeting minutes. A closed session was held to consider IEP and IFSP services, and the team approved five IEPs and six IFSPs as presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August agenda (motion passed)
• Approved July 2025 CPMT meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Convened closed session to review IEP and IFSP services
• Approved IEP and IFSP services (5 IEPs, 6 IFSPs) as presented
• Adjourned meeting at 12:02 PM

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a project update and answer questions regarding Corridor H from VDOT. Staff will also provide updates on a housing study, an ADU competition, and the Hamlet/Villages code review.

• VDOT project update on Corridor H
• Staff update on Housing Study
• Staff update on Hamlet / Villages Code Review
• Staff update on ADU Competition

The committee approved the meeting agenda with an amendment adding ‘AARP’ to item 7a. The minutes from the May 28 meeting were also approved as amended, correcting the housing study figure to 1,200 units. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Agenda approved as amended (added ‘AARP’ to item 7a)
• May 28 meeting minutes approved as amended (housing units corrected to 1,200)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a request to increase the FY2025 school operating budget by $1.1 million using state funds. The meeting also includes a review of fourth-quarter reappropriations and several closed sessions regarding real estate and business development.

• Proposed $1.1 million increase to Shenandoah County Public Schools FY2025 operating budget
• Discussion of FY2025 fourth quarter reappropriations
• Appointment of Supervisors Roulston and Taylor to the School Infrastructure Planning Committee
• Closed session to discuss acquisition and disposition of real property
• Closed session regarding a prospective business's interest in locating in the county

The Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items, including the June 24 minutes and the appointment of Supervisors Roulston and Taylor to the School Infrastructure Planning Committee. A motion to enter a closed session covering property acquisition/disposition, a prospective business, a Tourism Zone Grant, appointments to the Tourism Council and Library Board, and tax‑exemption matters was approved unanimously. After the closed session, the Board reconvened in open session by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (roll‑call vote)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda, roll‑call vote)
• Approved appointment of Supervisors Roulston and Taylor to School Infrastructure Planning Committee (consent agenda, roll‑call vote)
• Approved motion to enter closed session on property, business, grant, appointments, and tax exemption (unanimous roll‑call)
• Reopened open session after closed session (unanimous roll‑call)

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council will review a Tourism Zone Grant application and discuss digital marketing and public relations reports. The meeting includes closed sessions to discuss a prospective business interest in the county and the financial details of a grant application.

• Consideration of Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001
• Digital Marketing RFP update
• Closed session regarding a prospective business locating in Shenandoah County
• Closed session regarding a Tourism Zone Grant application investment of public funds

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council will discuss digital marketing and public relations reports. The body is scheduled to consider a recommendation for a specific Tourism Zone Grant application and hold closed sessions regarding a prospective business and public fund investments.

• Consideration of Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001
• Closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry locating in Shenandoah County
• Closed session to discuss the investment of public funds for a Tourism Zone Grant application
• Digital Marketing RFP update
• Review of June 2025 PR efforts including 3 press releases and 3 press trips

The council approved the June meeting minutes, hired FuseIdeas as the digital marketing firm for FY26, entered and later exited a closed session to discuss a prospective business and a Tourism Zone Grant, certified the closed session, and voted to recommend the Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001 to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Hired FuseIdeas as digital marketing firm for FY26 (no vote recorded)
• Entered closed session to discuss prospective business and Tourism Zone Grant (ayes: Mercer, Harshman, McKee, Bean, Frazier, Dellinger, Patel; absent: Norris, Philips, St. Clair, Rau)
• Exited closed session (unanimous voice vote)
• Certified closed session (ayes: Mercer, Harshman, McKee, Bean, Frazier, Dellinger, Patel; absent: Norris, Philips, St. Clair, Rau)
• Recommended approval of Tourism Zone Grant application 2025-001 to Board of Supervisors (ayes: Mercer, Harshman, McKee, Bean, Frazier, Dellinger, Patel; absent: Norris, Philips, St. Clair, Rau)

Electoral Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 23 meeting and adopted a new process for hiring election officials, both unanimously. It entered and later reopened a closed session to discuss performance of specific appointees, with all motions passing unanimously. The relocation of the St. Luke precinct was confirmed as approved by the Attorney General, and the board will proceed with voter notice and signage.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new hiring process for election officials (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss appointee performance (unanimous)
• Suspended closed session and returned to open session (unanimous)
• Reopened closed session on July 11 at 10:05 AM (unanimous)
• Reopened suspended closed session at 10:30 AM (unanimous)
• Noted Attorney General approval of St. Luke precinct relocation (no board vote)
• Scheduled appointment of November 4 election officials at August meeting

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to discuss the Children's Services Act and program enhancements. The body will consider a vendor for the Shenandoah Community Health Clinic and review financial expenditures from May. A closed session is scheduled to approve IEP services and case reviews.

• Shenandoah Community Health Clinic vendor
• Administrative Memo #25-09 regarding CHINS Checklist & Parental Agreement
• Policy Recommendation 4 on Onboarding Protocol
• May expenditures financial report
• Closed session for 3 IEP services approvals and 30 IFSP/case reviews

The CPMT approved Shenandoah Community Health Clinic as a new vendor. The board also approved the Onboarding Protocol presented by the clinic. All three IEPs and thirty IFSPs under the Family Children’s Services Act were approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Shenandoah Community Health Clinic as a new vendor (motion approved)
• Approved the presented Onboarding Protocol (motion approved)
• Approved all IEPs and IFSPs as presented (motion approved)
• Approved July agenda (motion approved)
• Approved June 2025 CPMT meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (motion approved)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the issuance of up to $4.75 million in debt for facility and equipment upgrades and a one-time bonus for full-time employees. The body will also consider funding for school capital projects and court office positions.

• Public hearing for public indebtedness up to $4,750,000 for landfill, wastewater plant, administration building, schools, and vehicles
• Public hearing for an ordinance providing a one-time bonus payment to full-time county and constitutional officer employees
• Supplemental appropriation for two additional positions in the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney and Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Appropriation of FY 2024 unassigned fund balance and Special Budgets Fund carryovers for Shenandoah County Public Schools
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 142, Subdivision Ordinance, of the Shenandoah County Code of Ordinances

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $4.5 million FY 2026 appropriation for Shenandoah County Public Schools capital improvement projects. They also approved a one‑time $243,000 bonus payment for eligible county employees and a resolution authorizing financing, leasing, and related actions for county projects. An amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter 1‑42) was adopted as well. All items were adopted by roll‑call vote.

• Approved $4.5 M FY 2026 school capital projects (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved one‑time $243,000 bonus payment for eligible county employees (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved resolution authorizing financing, leasing, and related actions for county projects (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 1‑42 Subdivision Ordinance (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for additional compensation board positions (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved FY 2025 carryover appropriation for Shenandoah County Public Schools (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved consent agenda items including June 10 minutes and tourism council appointments (unanimous roll‑call)
• Authorized closed session to discuss potential real‑property acquisition and utility matters (unanimous roll‑call)

Electoral Board

The board unanimously accepted the two provisional ballots received from Precincts 202 and 402. It also unanimously approved the minutes of the May 5, 2025 meeting and the execution of the ADA compliance confirmation. All motions to enter and exit closed session were approved unanimously.

• Accepted two provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved execution of ADA compliance confirmation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for ballot review (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exit closed session (unanimous)

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council will meet to receive industry updates from various sectors and towns. The body will also discuss digital marketing reports and the status of a digital marketing RFP.

• Digital Marketing RFP update
• Digital Marketing Report
• Public Relations Report
• Industry updates from lodging, agritourism, craft beverage, restaurants, and attractions
• Updates from the towns of Strasburg, Woodstock, Edinburg, Mount Jackson, and New Market

The council approved the April 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Dan Harshman and a second by Savannah Frazier, with unanimous approval. The council announced that the digital marketing RFP will be issued this week. Fresh Brewed Focus Fridays in Mount Jackson was postponed by one week, and the first tourism‑zone application will be reviewed at the July meeting for a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Digital Marketing RFP to be issued this week (no vote recorded)
• Fresh Brewed Focus Fridays event moved to next Friday (no vote recorded)
• First Tourism Zone application to be reviewed at July meeting (no vote recorded)

Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee

The Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the renewal of the Wakemans Grove District. This session serves as an informational meeting for eligible landowners to learn about joining the voluntary overlay district.

• Renewal of the Wakemans Grove District

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss adding a state-funded Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney and a Deputy Clerk IV position. The meeting also includes requests for school budget appropriations and the use of FY2024 surplus funds for capital projects.

• Proposed $137,329 in state funds and $37,428 in local funds for two new court positions
• Request to increase FY2025 School Special Budget appropriation by $3,491,223.78
• Request to allocate $4,141,365 for school capital projects including HVAC and roof replacements
• Proposed roof replacements for Stonewall Jackson HS and Strasburg HS
• Proposed $400,000 for 3 modular units at Sandy Hook ES

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors approved its agenda, adopted a traffic‑code amendment, authorized a forestry matching‑fund agreement, and adopted an Official Intent Resolution to issue up to $4,750,000 in debt. The Board also entered and later reopened a closed session to discuss appointments. All motions were approved by roll‑call vote.

• Approved agenda (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Taylor) – approved
• Adopted May 27 minutes (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Taylor) – approved
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 156‑1 traffic code (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Taylor) – approved
• Authorized intergovernmental agreement with Virginia Dept. of Forestry (motion by Supervisor Taylor, seconded by Supervisor Roulston) – approved
• Adopted Official Intent Resolution to issue debt up to $4,750,000 (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Taylor) – approved
• Entered closed session to discuss appointments to Tourism Council and historic park advisory commission (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Taylor) – approved
• Reopened open session after closed session (motion by Vice Chairman Morris, seconded by Supervisor Roulston) – approved

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a zoning text amendment. The proposal aims to reduce the review time for final plats of commercial or residential parcels to 40 days and update provisions to align with Virginia law.

• Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 25-06-01): Proposal to shorten final plat review period to 40 days

The commission approved its agenda and the May 1, 2025 minutes by unanimous votes. It then approved Zoning Text Amendment 25-06-01, which shortens the review period for final plats to 40 days and updates provisions for July 1, 2025 Virginia law changes. The amendment will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with the commission’s recommendation.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 25-06-01 (6-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss program enhancements and receive presentations from Elite Mentoring and REDEFINE Psychological Services. The body will also review April expenditures and hold a closed session for case reviews.

• Presentation by Elite Mentoring/Leroy Martin
• Virtual presentation by REDEFINE Psychological Services, Inc./Laeli Wilson, PhD
• Review of April's expenditures
• Closed session for 4 IEP services approvals
• Closed session for 20 IFSP/case reviews

The team approved the June agenda and the May 2025 meeting minutes. A closed executive session was convened to review child services, and all four IEP and twenty IFSP cases were approved as presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June agenda (motion by D. Acker, seconded by J. Stephens)
• Approved May 2025 CPMT meeting minutes (motion by L. Sicina, seconded by J. Stollings)
• Entered closed executive session to consider IEP and IFSP services (motion by B. DeLullo, seconded by L. Sicina)
• Approved all IEP and IFSP services (4 IEP, 20 IFSP) as presented (motion by J. Stephens, seconded by D. Acker)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by B. DeLullo, seconded by J. Stephens)

Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss potential changes to its charter and the timing of future meetings. Staff will provide updates on a housing study and the Hamlet / Villages Code Review.

• Review of proposed charter changes to the committee's mission
• Staff update on Housing Study
• Staff update on Hamlet / Villages Code Review
• Staff review of survey questions

The committee approved the agenda and the March 26, 2025 minutes. Members voted to present the updated mission statement to the Board of Supervisors. They also decided to keep meetings on the fourth Wednesday at 5 p.m. but to meet every other month through January 2026, with specific dates listed.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved presenting the new mission statement to the Board of Supervisors
• Set bi‑monthly meeting schedule (July 30, Sep 24, Nov 26, Jan 28 2026) while keeping the 4th Wednesday 5 p.m. time

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding usage rate changes for sanitary districts and updates to the county traffic code. The meeting also includes decisions on a telecommunications tower and the disposition of a public right-of-way in Edinburg.

• Public hearing on 5% usage rate changes for Toms Brook-Maurertown and Stoney Creek Sanitary Districts
• Public hearing to adopt Virginia Code changes for traffic and motor vehicles effective July 1, 2025
• Proposed Special Use Permit for a telecommunication tower at 157 Leigh Lane
• Request for a 15-month extension of an AFID Grant for Wholesome Foods
• Public hearing on the disposition of a 50' public right-of-way in Valley View subdivision, Edinburg

The Board adopted changes to water and sewer fee ordinances. It approved a 15‑month extension of the AFID grant. It approved the SAFER grant application for 27 firefighters (option A). It approved a special‑use permit for a telecommunications tower and a withdrawal from an agricultural district. The undeveloped right‑of‑way issue was tabled.

• Adopted water and sewer fee ordinance changes (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Extended AFID grant by 15 months (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Approved SAFER grant application for 27 firefighters, option A (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Approved special‑use permit for telecom tower at 157 Leigh Lane (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Approved withdrawal from Agricultural and Forestal District for 3.167 acres on Patrick Lane (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Tabled disposition of undeveloped right‑of‑way in Valley View subdivision (roll‑call vote, all members aye)
• Approved financing plan for $4.35 million short‑term borrowing via VRA (staff directed to proceed)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 regular meeting (roll‑call vote, all members aye)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss updating the fee structure for Private Activity Bonds and renewing a certificate of deposit. The body will also consider a grant extension for Wholesome Foods and a new insurance proposal for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Proposed amendment to the Application for Assistance for the issuance of Private Activity Bonds
• Request for a 15-month extension of an Agricultural and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) grant for Wholesome Foods
• Renewal of a six-month CD that matured on May 18, 2025
• Approval of the VaCorp self-insurance proposal for Fiscal Year 2026

The board unanimously amended the agenda to add a resolution for the property sale. It approved a resolution to sell roughly 9.1 acres in the Northern Shenandoah Business Park to Takanock Tallmadge, LLC. The Authority also approved the private‑activity bond application, renewed a six‑month CD, extended an AFID grant for Wholesome Foods, and accepted the VACorp insurance renewal with increased cyber coverage. The June meeting was cancelled.

• Amended agenda to add sale resolution (unanimous)
• Approved sale of ~9.1 acres to Takanock Tallmadge, LLC (5‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved Application for Assistance to issue Private Activity Bonds (unanimous voice vote)
• Renewed six‑month CD (approved; voice vote; Mr. Funk and Mr. Koontz abstained)
• Extended AFID grant deadline for Wholesome Foods to Dec 31 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted VACorp insurance renewal with $1 M cyber coverage (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved financial report (unanimous voice vote)
• Cancelled the June EDA meeting (decision made during discussion)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss proposed 5% water and sewer fee increases for the Stoney Creek and Toms Brook-Maurertown Sanitary Districts, and a sludge disposal fee increase at the North Fork Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant from $0.03 to $0.035 per gallon. A public hearing on the rate changes is scheduled for May 27, 2025. The Board will also consider establishing a fire and rescue advisory committee, adopting the six-year secondary road plan for FY2026-2031, and a request from the Sheriff’s Office to use asset forfeiture funds for a K9 and related expenses.

• Discussion and scheduling of a public hearing for water/sewer fee increases (5% for Stoney Creek and Toms Brook-Maurertown; sludge disposal to $0.035/gal)
• Discussion on establishing a fire and rescue advisory and oversight committee
• Consideration of a resolution adopting the six-year plan for secondary roads and setting budget priorities for FY2026-2031
• Request from Sheriff's Office to use asset forfeiture funds for a K9 and related expenditures
• Appointments: Beth Ogle to Old Dominion Community Criminal Justice and ASAP Board, Holly Taff to Community Policy and Management Team

The Board approved the meeting agenda by roll‑call vote. It adopted the six‑year secondary‑road plan and budget priorities for FY 2026‑2031 with unanimous approval. The Board approved a resolution to fund a new K9 unit using $88,000 from asset‑forfeiture funds, passing 5‑1. Consent‑agenda items—including minutes, appointments and a May 2025 Building Safety Month proclamation—were also approved.

• Approved meeting agenda (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Adopted six‑year secondary‑road plan and FY 2026‑2031 budget priorities (6‑0)
• Approved $88,000 K9 unit funding from asset‑forfeiture (5‑1)
• Approved consent‑agenda items (minutes, appointments, proclamation) by roll‑call vote

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss local policy and a parent representative recommendation. The body will also review a financial report of March expenditures. A closed session is scheduled to approve two IEP services and 15 IFSP/case reviews.

• Review of March expenditures
• Discussion of Local Policy Manual
• Parent Representative for CPMT recommendation
• Approval of 2 IEP services (closed session)
• Review of 15 IFSP/case reviews (closed session)

Electoral Board

The board unanimously approved the April 7 minutes and a revised FOIA Cost Assessment Policy. Election official training materials were approved and training dates were confirmed. The board entered a closed session to discuss ballot security measures and later returned to open session. The chair was tasked with drafting a hiring outline for new election officials.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved revised FOIA Cost Assessment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved election official training materials and confirmed dates (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss ballot security (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Scheduled L&A testing for May 30 or June 6 (unanimous)
• Chair Wellard assigned to produce outline for hiring new election officials (unanimous)
• Closed session discussion limited to exempt public business as defined by Virginia FOIA (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission meets jointly with the Board of Supervisors at 5:30 PM for a zoning ordinance update, then convenes its regular meeting at 7 PM. Two public hearings are scheduled: a Special Use Permit for a 45-foot telecommunications monopole on 157 Leigh Lane (Bryce Resort property), and an AFD withdrawal request for 3.167 acres on Patrick Lane, Mount Jackson. The commission will vote on recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for both items.

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit 25-04-01 for a 45-ft telecommunication monopole at 157 Leigh Lane (Tax Map 065 A 110 and 065 A 110D) on 140.638 acres zoned C-1 Conservation.
• Public hearing on AFD Request for Withdrawal 25-05-01 from Morning Star Agricultural and Forestal District for 3.167 acres at Patrick Lane, Mount Jackson (Tax Map 076 05S003 008).
• Joint meeting with Board of Supervisors at 5:30 PM for zoning ordinance update.
• Recommendation to Board of Supervisors on both public hearing items.

The commission unanimously approved its agenda and the May 3, 2025 minutes. It then approved a Special Use Permit for a 45‑foot telecommunications tower at 157 Leigh Lane. The commission also approved a request to withdraw 3.167 acres from the Morning Star Agricultural and Forestal District. Both approvals will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval.

• Approved agenda (6-0 vote)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (6-0 vote)
• Approved Special Use Permit for telecom tower at 157 Leigh Lane (all six members voted aye)
• Approved withdrawal of 3.167 acres from Morning Star Agricultural and Forestal District (all six members voted aye)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold public hearings on relocating the St. Luke Precinct polling place, the secondary road plan, and a special use permit for a public garage. They will also consider reappointments to the Library Board, school fund reappropriations, and a resolution setting the Personal Property Tax Relief Act percentage for 2025 taxes. A closed session is scheduled for appointments to community boards.

• Public hearing to move St. Luke Precinct 303 polling place from St. Luke Lutheran Church (923 St. Luke Road, Woodstock) to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church (3055 Fairview Road, Woodstock)
• Public hearing on Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY2026-2031 and construction budget
• Public hearing on amendment to Special Use Permit 10-06-02 for a public garage at 3760 South Ox Road (Tax Map 057 A 253A) to continue upon property transfer
• Consideration of resolution setting Personal Property Tax Relief Act percentage for 2025 taxes
• Reappointments of Martha Heisel, Tracy McMahon, and Nancy Upshaw to the Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including reappointments to the Library Board, a school reappropriation request, and third‑quarter county reappropriations. It also approved the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund amendment, the ordinance moving the St. Luke Precinct 303 polling place, the amendment to Special Use Permit 10‑06‑02 for a public garage, and the resolution establishing the 2025 Personal Property Tax Relief Act percentage. A closed session was held to discuss appointments to the Community Policy and Management Team and other boards, with all votes unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda items (library board reappointments, school reappropriation, 3rd‑quarter reappropriations) – unanimous roll call
• Approved Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund Performance Agreement amendment – unanimous roll call
• Approved ordinance moving St. Luke Precinct 303 polling place to 3055 Fairview Road – unanimous roll call
• Approved amendment to Special Use Permit 10‑06‑02 for public garage at 3760 South Ox Road – unanimous roll call
• Approved resolution establishing 2025 Personal Property Tax Relief Act percentage – unanimous roll call
• Approved closed session to discuss appointments to CPMT and other boards – unanimous roll call

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss grant agreements for Serioplast US, LLC and Wholesome Food, Inc. The body will also consider amending the application process for Private Activity Bonds.

• Commonwealth Opportunity Fund Grant agreement with Serioplast US, LLC
• Governor’s AFID Fund Performance Agreement with Wholesome Food, Inc.
• Proposed increase of Private Activity Bond application fee from $2,500 to $7,500
• Financial report as of March 31, 2025

Tourism Council

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council will consider a Digital Marketing RFP under new business, and review the financial report and budget update. The council will also approve minutes from the March 18 meeting and receive industry updates on lodging, agritourism, craft beverage, restaurants, attractions, Bryce Resort, outdoor recreation, and retail.

• Discussion of Digital Marketing RFP
• Review of financial report and budget update
• Approval of March 18 meeting minutes
• Industry updates on lodging, agritourism, outdoor recreation, and other sectors

The council moved to approve the minutes from the January meeting; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded. The council discussed upcoming marketing efforts, events, and staffing updates.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider resolutions for the 2025 calendar year property tax rates and the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The meeting includes budget appropriations for the general county fund and several specialized districts and funds.

• Proposed 2025 real property tax rate of $0.64 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Proposed General Fund budget of $104,520,480 with total appropriations of $172,846,747
• Proposed $99,578,007 School Board Budget
• Proposed $573,680 budget for the North Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Proposed 2025 ad valorem taxes for Stoney Creek ($0.13) and Toms Brook-Maurertown ($0.03) sanitary districts

The Board adopted the county tax rate for calendar year 2025 and the ad valorem tax rates for the Stoney Creek and Toms Brook‑Maurertown sanitary districts, each with unanimous approval. It approved the FY 2025‑2026 county budget by a 4‑2 vote. The Board also approved FY 2025‑2026 budget appropriations for the North Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant, the County Landfill Fund, the Parks and Recreation Special Revenue Fund, and both sanitary districts, all with unanimous votes.

• Adopted tax rates for calendar year 2025 (6 ayes)
• Adopted ad valorem tax rates for Stoney Creek and Toms Brook‑Maurertown sanitary districts (6 ayes each)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Shenandoah County budget (4 ayes, 2 no)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget for North Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant (6 ayes)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget for Shenandoah County Landfill Fund (6 ayes)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget for Parks and Recreation Special Revenue Fund (6 ayes)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget for Stoney Creek Sanitary District (6 ayes)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget for Toms Brook‑Maurertown Sanitary District (6 ayes)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session to discuss the FY2026 budget and real estate tax rate. After debate, the majority agreed to use $1.8 million from the unassigned fund balance to prevent a tax increase, while adding a part-time investigator for the Commonwealth Attorney. The final budget plan will be presented for adoption at a special meeting on April 15, 2025.

• Proposed $.03 real estate tax increase avoided by using $1.8 million from unassigned fund balance
• Consensus to add a Part Time Investigator position for the Commonwealth Attorney
• Proposed $30,000 increase per fire and rescue volunteer service
• Discussion on staffing for Fort Valley Fire and Rescue station pending grant award
• Budget reductions of approximately $200,000 from RSW Board and other minor adjustments

The Board reached consensus to include the Commonwealth Attorney’s Part‑Time Investigator position in the budget. They also agreed to draw from the unassigned fund balance to keep the real‑estate tax rate unchanged, and will present this plan for adoption at a special meeting on April 15, 2025. No formal vote tallies were recorded.

• Add Commonwealth Attorney Part‑Time Investigator position to budget (consensus)
• Utilize unassigned fund balance to avoid a real‑estate tax increase (majority opinion)
• Present the combined budget plan at special meeting April 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm for adoption

Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee

The Shenandoah County Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee will consider renewal of the Wakemans Grove AFD (5,509 acres) with 144 eligible additions and 193 renewals. They will set dates for a public information session and final review. A request to withdraw 2 acres from Morning Star AFD at Patrick Lane will also be discussed. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting.

• Renewal of Wakemans Grove AFD (5,509 acres, 144 additions, 193 renewals)
• Set dates for public information session and final review for Wakemans Grove
• Public hearing dates for Wakemans Grove: Planning Commission Sept 4, 2025; Board of Supervisors Sept 23, 2025
• Withdrawal request from Morning Star AFD for 2 acres at Patrick Lane (Map #076 05S003 008)
• Public hearing dates for Morning Star withdrawal: Planning Commission June 5, 2025; Board of Supervisors June 24, 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss several items, including a proposed relocation of the St. Luke polling precinct (303) to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church due to safety concerns, a right-of-way vacation in Valley View Subdivision, a SAFER grant for fire and emergency services, and a $168,112 letter of credit extension. No public hearings are scheduled. The board will also hold closed sessions to discuss appointments for the Library Board and the Fire and Rescue Chief position.

• Discussion on relocating St. Luke Precinct 303 polling site to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church (3055 Fairview Road, Woodstock)
• Discussion on vacating a paper street (0.222 acres, estimated value $25,462.35) in Valley View Subdivision
• Discussion on applying for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant for 2025
• Consideration of extending a letter of credit for $168,112 for Economic Development Access Program
• Discussion on reappropriation of Shenandoah County Public Schools state and federal funds

The Board voted to submit a grant request for 27 firefighters, with nine positions for Fort Valley, under the SAFER program. It also approved extending a $168,112 letter of credit for the Economic Development Access Program through April 2026. The Board reached consensus to proceed with the disposition of a right‑of‑way in the Valley View Subdivision. No public comments were made.

• Approved SAFER grant request for 27 firefighters (5 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved extension of $168,112 letter of credit for Economic Development Access Program (5 ayes, 1 absent)
• Proceed with disposition of right‑of‑way in Valley View Subdivision (consensus)
• Approved agenda as presented (roll call vote, all present ayes)
• Approved March 25 and March 18 minutes (roll call vote, all present ayes)

Electoral Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting unanimously. Members signed the Local Election Security (LESS) attestation form. A motion to write a letter to Georgia Alvis-Long, Secretary of the State Board of Elections, about the unresolved voter credit issue passed unanimously.

• Approved March 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Signed Local Election Security (LESS) attestation form
• Approved letter to State Board of Elections on voter credit issue (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed FY26 budget and tax rate. No action was taken; a vote is scheduled for April 15. Citizens spoke extensively about 24/7 fire and rescue staffing, funding for volunteer departments, support for the proposed meals tax, and capital improvement needs for schools.

• Public hearing on FY26 proposed budget and tax rate
• Comments advocating for 24/7 staffing at Fort Valley and Edinburg fire and rescue stations
• Requests for funding for additional radios and equipment for New Market Fire and Rescue
• Public support for the proposed Meals Tax to fund public services
• Comments on the need for capital improvement projects at Sandy Hook Elementary and a new elementary school

A public hearing on the FY26 proposed budget and tax rate was held on April 7, 2025 at Peter Muhlenberg Middle School in Woodstock. Board members attended in person and virtually, but no actions were taken during the hearing. The board indicated that decisions on the budget and tax rates will be made at a scheduled meeting on April 15, 2025. Commenters primarily discussed fire‑rescue staffing, the Meals Tax, and school funding needs.

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meet jointly. They will hold a public hearing on an amendment to Special Use Permit 10-06-02 for a public garage on 1 acre at 3760 South Ox Road (A-1 Agriculture zoned). The amendment would allow the existing use to continue if the property is transferred. The Planning Commission will also make a recommendation to the Board on this permit. Other agenda items are procedural or educational.

• Public hearing on amendment to Special Use Permit 10-06-02 for a public garage at 3760 South Ox Road
• Planning Commission recommendation to Board of Supervisors on the same SUP amendment
• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (procedural)
• Planning Commission Academy: Strong Towns 101 course and planning videos (educational)

The commission approved its agenda and the March 6, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It then approved an amendment to Special Use Permit 10-06-02, allowing a public garage on 3760 South Ox Road to continue if the property is transferred. The commission will forward its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Special Use Permit 10-06-02 for public garage at 3760 South Ox Road (5-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Shenandoah County Community Policy and Management Team will hold a routine meeting including approval of prior minutes, a public comment from Rise In Recovery, and a closed session to approve three IEP services and review 27 IFSP cases. The team will also review the February financial report and the Program Enhancement Plan. No major policy decisions are on the open agenda.

• Public comment by Cassie Adkins, CSAC with Rise In Recovery
• Financial report – February expenditures
• Program Enhancement Plan Review
• Closed session for 3 IEP service approvals and 27 IFSP case reviews
• Local Policy Manual review

The team approved the Q2 Enhancement Plan and signed it. A motion to send the finalized Local Policy Manual to OCS and Judge Logan was adopted. The IFSP appeal request was approved with specific parent‑mentoring hours and adjustments to several IFSP service provisions. The meeting also approved its agenda, minutes, entered and exited a closed session, and adjourned.

• Approved Q2 Enhancement Plan and signed by L. Shirley
• Approved motion to send CPMT Local Policy Manual to OCS and Judge Logan
• Approved IFSP appeal request with stipulated parent‑mentoring hours and service changes
• Approved agenda for the April 2 meeting
• Approved minutes from the previous CPMT meeting
• Entered closed Executive Session to consider IFSP and IEP matters
• Exited closed Executive Session
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee will nominate and appoint a chair and review its charter and mission. The meeting includes a staff update on the state of the county and a discussion on planning and implementation best practices.

• Nominations and appointment of Chair
• Review of CAC Charter and mission
• Staff update on State of the County and capacity
• Discussion on planning to implementation best practices

The March 26, 2025 CAC meeting reviewed and amended its agenda, welcomed new members, held nominations for chair, and provided staff updates and discussion topics. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will hear a presentation on the updated GIS website, consider consent items including minutes and a Red Cross proclamation, and vote on three special use permits: a kennel, a commercial campground, and a short-term rental. New business includes a request from the Town of Woodstock to use the courthouse grounds for events. Two closed sessions are planned to discuss litigation and real estate matters.

• Presentation of updated GIS website by Chris Way and Missy Hoffman
• Special Use Permit for a kennel on 2.09 acres at 18594/18602 Old Valley Pike (B-2 General Business)
• Special Use Permit for a commercial campground on 48.543 acres at 123 Stout Road (A-1 Agriculture)
• Special Use Permit for a short-term rental on 0.338 acres at 193 Ash Lane (R-2 Residential)
• Request from Town of Woodstock to use courthouse grounds for special events

The Board approved three special use permits: a kennel on 2.09 acres at 18594 & 18602 Old Valley Pike, a commercial campground on 48.543 acres at 123 Stout Road, and a short‑term rental on 0.338 acres at 193 Ash Lane. Each motion passed by unanimous roll‑call vote. The Board also approved the Town of Woodstock’s request to use the courthouse grounds for additional first‑Friday events, also by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved Special Use Permit 25-02-01 for kennel (2.09 acres) at 18594 & 18602 Old Valley Pike (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Special Use Permit 25-02-02 for commercial campground (48.543 acres) at 123 Stout Road (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Special Use Permit 25-03-01 for short‑term rental (0.338 acres) at 193 Ash Lane (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Town of Woodstock request to use courthouse grounds for first‑Friday events (unanimous roll‑call)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Economic Development Authority will discuss amending the Application for Assistance for Private Activity Bonds (non-action item) and then enter closed sessions to discuss a possible easement on EDA property and a prospective business's interest in locating in the county. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, minutes from February 2025, and a financial report.

• Discussion and consideration to amend the Application for Assistance for Private Activity Bonds (non-action)
• Closed session to discuss possible disposition of real property (easement across EDA property)
• Closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry interest in locating facilities in Shenandoah County
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 19, 2025
• Financial report as of February 28, 2025

The board approved and authorized granting an easement for existing water and sewer lines across tax parcel 16-4-11, about 9.10 acres, in the Strasburg Industrial Park. The financial report for February 28, 2025 was approved. The agenda was amended to move the closed session to the beginning and to add the easement motion. All votes were unanimous voice votes.

• Amended agenda to move closed session to beginning (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendment to agenda to include easement motion (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes for February 19, 2025 meeting with amendments (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved and authorized granting easement for water and sewer lines over ~9.10 acres at tax parcel 16-4-11 in Strasburg Industrial Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property easement and prospective business (all members aye)
• Certified the closed session (all members aye)

Tourism Council

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council will consider approving the February meeting minutes, receive a financial report, and hear updates on marketing, public relations, and a new Marketing Leverage Grant. The meeting also includes industry updates from sectors like lodging, agritourism, and outdoor recreation. Staff will announce the April meeting location.

• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting
• Digital marketing report including OTT video campaign and QR code testing
• Public relations report on media outreach and travel trends
• New Business: Marketing Leverage Grant
• Industry updates from lodging, agritourism, craft beverage, outdoor recreation, and town representatives

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council met on March 18, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January meeting. Members heard updates from various industry sectors, including reports on weather-dependent businesses, a decline in the craft beer industry, and preparations for upcoming events. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved January meeting minutes (all in favor)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors met on March 25, 2025, and approved three special use permits: a kennel on Old Valley Pike, a commercial campground on Stout Road, and a short-term rental on Ash Lane. They also approved a request from the Town of Woodstock to use courthouse grounds for events. The board entered closed sessions to consult on legal matters regarding a disputed tax assessment and real estate acquisition in Woodstock.

• Special Use Permit (25-02-01) for a kennel on 2.09 acres at 18594 Old Valley Pike, zoned B-2, approved unanimously with 13 staff conditions
• Special Use Permit (25-02-02) for a commercial campground on 48.543 acres at 123 Stout Road, zoned A-1, approved unanimously with 6 staff conditions
• Special Use Permit (25-03-01) for a short-term rental on 0.338 acres at 193 Ash Lane, zoned R-2, approved unanimously with staff conditions
• Approved request from Town of Woodstock to use courthouse grounds for additional first Friday events and install stage footers
• Closed sessions held for legal consultation on disputed prior tax assessment and acquisition/disposition of real property in Woodstock

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session and reached consensus on several budget items. They agreed to advertise a $0.03 real estate tax increase with no increase to personal property tax, and to include the meals tax for restricted public safety capital funds. They also agreed to ask the school system to cut $500,000 from its budget, and to fund volunteer fire departments with $300,000 from the unassigned fund balance. The Board discussed but did not finalize decisions on Fire and Rescue staffing, including training positions and ALS providers.

• Advertised $0.03 real estate tax increase (consensus)
• No increase to personal property tax (consensus)
• Included meals tax for restricted public safety capital funds (consensus)
• Asked schools to cut $500,000 from budget (consensus)
• Funded volunteer fire departments with $300,000 from unassigned fund balance (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors discussed school budget requests, including staffing, salary increases, and capital projects. The session included a review of potential state funding and a discussion on the costs of a new elementary school and Triplett Tech renovations.

• Discussion of $6.5 million in capital project funding
• Review of $3 million in urgent project priorities
• Discussion of $125,000 per-unit cost for school bus replacements
• Review of $40 million to $60 million estimates for Triplett Tech renovations
• Discussion of $40 million budget for a new elementary school

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session with Shenandoah County Public Schools, discussing the school system's funding request, state allocations, capital projects, and bus replacement. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the session was informational only.

Community Policy and Management Team

The Shenandoah County Community Policy and Management Team will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering approval of prior minutes, public comment, and reports from the FAPT and OCS. Old business includes parental referrals, pending legislation, and a Local Policy Manual review. Under new business, the team will discuss Mental Health Initiative Funds and review January's expenditures before entering closed session for IEP and IFSP case approvals.

• Review of Mental Health Initiative Funds
• Financial Report – January expenditures
• Local Policy Manual review and Program Enhancement Plan
• Closed session for 7 IEP service approvals and 17 IFSP/case reviews
• Pending legislation and OCS memos updates

The Shenandoah County CPMT approved a motion of support for Mental Health Initiative Funds and reviewed January expenditures, noting that increased court-ordered residential placements may require additional funds from the Board of Supervisors for FY25. In closed session, the team approved 7 IEP services and 17 IFSP services, but denied one IFSP service (Badges Mentoring) and directed the case manager to hold an emergency support meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comments or parent referrals.

• Approved motion of support for Mental Health Initiative Funds
• Approved January financial report; noted potential need for additional FY25 funds due to residential placements
• Approved 7 IEP services in closed session
• Approved 17 IFSP services in closed session
• Denied IFSP service (Badges Mentoring) and ordered emergency support meeting (4-1, Stratton opposed)
• Certified closed session compliance (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors held a budget work session discussing various department requests. Topics included proposed cuts to the Sheriff's Office funding, deferrals for the Commonwealth's Attorney investigator position, Library Outreach Coordinator, and Communications Manager, and support for Fort Valley Fire and Rescue and an EMS station in Edinburg. Discussions also covered the school's request for renovating Triplett Tech. No final decisions were made; these were preliminary discussions.

• Sheriff's Office: discussion on cutting $110,000 court staffing and $340,000 salary increase, reducing vehicle cycle from 10 to 8, and eliminating K9 unit and evidence room position to save two vehicles
• Commonwealth's Attorney: suggestion to push out investigator position another year
• Library Outreach Coordinator and Communications Manager: suggested to defer
• Fort Valley Fire and Rescue: support discussed, including 24/7 EMS station in Edinburg
• Triplett Tech: renovations requested by schools, noted as needed for capacity

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session to discuss department requests, with no formal votes taken. Supervisors debated cutting the Sheriff's Office request for $110,000 in court staffing, delaying new vehicles, and eliminating the K9 unit and evidence room position. They also discussed supporting Fort Valley Fire and Rescue and a 24/7 EMS station in Edinburg, and reviewed school renovation needs at Triplett Tech.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; budget items discussed only
• Supervisor Ferguson suggested cutting $110,000 Sheriff's court staffing request
• Supervisors discussed delaying new Sheriff's vehicles for one year
• Supervisors discussed eliminating K9 unit and evidence room position
• Supervisors discussed limiting ECC officers to one instead of two
• Supervisors discussed supporting Fort Valley Fire and Rescue and 24/7 EMS in Edinburg

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting and a budget work session. They will discuss a Commonwealth Opportunity Fund agreement requiring a $180,000 county match for Serioplast US, LLC, which plans a $25.7 million manufacturing plant in Mount Jackson creating 45 jobs. A broadband project update from Shentel and a closed session for a prospective business are also on the agenda. No public hearings or new business items are scheduled.

• Project update from Shentel on broadband projects in the county
• Discussion of a $180,000 county match for Serioplast US, LLC's $25.7M manufacturing facility at 201 Valley Road, Mount Jackson (45 jobs, avg. wage $59,778)
• Reappointment of Dexter Mumaw and Carl Gulp to the Board of Building Code Appeals
• Appointment of Leigh Sicina to the Community Policy and Management Team
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5) to discuss a prospective business or industry

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda (meeting minutes, reappointments, and an appointment), the annual local government agreement with the Virginia Department of Health, and entered a closed session to discuss a prospective business. No public hearings or planning commission items were held. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Feb 25 minutes, reappointments of Dexter Mumaw and Carl Gulp to Board of Building Code Appeals, appointment of Leigh Sicina to CPMT (6-0)
• Approved annual local government agreement and carry-over with Virginia Department of Health (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss prospective business (6-0)
• Reconvened to open session and certified closed session compliance (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will attend a special meeting of the Planning Commission. The session focuses on a zoning ordinance update and electric utility demands.

• Zoning ordinance update discussion
• Presentation by Lucas Cade of Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative regarding electric utility demands

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors hold a joint meeting to consider three special use permits: a kennel on Old Valley Pike, a campground on Stout Road, and a short-term rental on Ash Lane. They will also receive updates on the ongoing zoning ordinance rewrite, including sections on villages, hamlets, and short-term rentals.

• Special use permit for a kennel on 2.09 acres at 18594/18602 Old Valley Pike (B-2 General Business)
• Special use permit for a campground on 48.543 acres at 123 Stout Road (A-1 Agriculture)
• Special use permit for a six-bedroom short-term rental on 0.338 acres at 193 Ash Lane (R-2 Medium Density Residential)
• Discussion of zoning ordinance updates: Villages & Hamlets and Short-term Rentals
• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes and agenda amendments

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of three special use permits: a kennel at 18594/18602 Old Valley Pike, a campground at 123 Stout Road, and a short-term rental at 193 Ash Lane. Each recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors for final decision. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and minutes, and a staff update on zoning ordinance changes.

• Approved recommendation for kennel SUP 25-02-01 (6-0)
• Approved recommendation for campground SUP 25-02-02 with condition limiting to 3 campsites (6-0)
• Approved recommendation for short-term rental SUP 25-03-01 with modification allowing up to 6 bedrooms and 16 guests (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session, facing a $5 million deficit that must be cut to balance the budget. Department heads presented requests including Sheriff staffing and vehicles, a $13.5 million library expansion, EMS positions, and wastewater treatment plant solids removal. The board asked staff to identify reductions equivalent to one cent on the real estate tax levy.

• Sheriff Carter requests two full-time evidence-centered positions and nine vehicles financed through operating capital
• Library expansion project requires $13.5 million in county funding for hard construction costs; foundation covers planning
• Victim Witness position proposed to be made full-time with county supplementing state funding; part-time investigator also requested
• Fire/EMS requests include ALS positions for 24/7 staffing, two training lieutenants, and a 'zero to hero' program
• North Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant needs $334,000 first year to remove accumulated solids; landfill requests billing clerk and two compactors

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session to review department requests and identify $5 million in cuts needed to balance the budget. No formal votes were taken; discussions covered sheriff, library, victim witness, fire/EMS, communications, wastewater, and landfill requests. The board directed staff to find reductions equivalent to one cent on the real estate tax levy.

• Directed staff to find budget reductions equivalent to one cent on the real estate tax levy
• Discussed Sheriff's request for two full-time evidence positions and nine vehicles (no vote)
• Discussed library expansion funding, with County needing $13.5M for construction (no vote)
• Discussed making Victim Witness position full-time with County supplement (no vote)
• Discussed Fire/EMS requests for ALS positions, training lieutenants, and Fort Valley staffing (no vote)
• Discussed Emergency Communications Center request for two new positions (no vote)
• Discussed North Fork Wastewater Treatment Plant solids removal project (no vote)
• Discussed landfill billing clerk, leachate line cleaning, and compactor requests (no vote)

Electoral Board

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board met on March 3, 2025, and approved the February minutes. The board entered closed session to discuss voting security with ASSURA and county IT staff, then returned to open session. They discussed relocating the St. Luke precinct to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, a pending Mt. Jackson relocation, and planned training for the June 17 Dual Primary. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss voting security (unanimous)
• Returned to open session at 11:20 am (unanimous)
• Discussed moving St. Luke precinct to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
• Discussed scheduling election official training for June 17 Dual Primary

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee will review draft minutes from December 2024 and January 2025 meetings, receive public comment, and hear updates on economic development and water resources. A key discussion item is the renewal of George's Chicken LLC's VPDES permit (VA0077402) and related groundwater withdrawal permits.

• Review and approval of draft minutes from December 18, 2024 and January 9, 2025 meetings
• Update on Economic Development and Water Resources
• Discussion of George's Chicken LLC VPDES Permit No. VA0077402 renewal and groundwater withdrawal
• Public comment period (comments accepted via email or mail by February 24, 2025)

Board of Supervisors

The Board received a special presentation from Chief Joe Pozzo of the Center for Public Safety Management on a fire and EMS gap analysis. The study identified deficiencies in ALS services, challenges with volunteer retention, and recommended filling station gaps at Toms Brook and Edinburg. No formal action was taken; the discussion focused on prioritizing resources and potential staffing needs.

• Study finds ALS service deficiencies and recommends ALS chase vehicles
• SCFR has 319 volunteer members with 145 combat ready, 75 career staff
• Toms Brook and Edinburg identified as coverage gaps needing infrastructure renovations or staffing
• Average of 10 providers lost per year; recruitment and retention challenges
• Overtime and staffing factors discussed; suggestions include filling vacancies quickly

The Board of Supervisors held a special presentation on a fire and EMS study by Chief Joe Pozzo of the Center for Public Safety Management. The study identified gaps in ALS coverage, aging facilities, and recruitment challenges, with suggestions like relocating units and adding staff. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on updating floodplain regulations and environmental performance standards to align with state model ordinances. The meeting also includes a presentation on a fire and EMS assessment plan and a FY 26 budget presentation.

• Public hearing for zoning text amendments regarding floodplain regulations and environmental performance standards
• Consideration of a $459,730 local government agreement and $36,711 carry-over with the Virginia Department of Health
• Extension of a local implementation agreement with Howell Metal Company for the Governor’s development opportunity fund
• Appointments to the Economic Development Authority and Northwestern Community Services Board
• Resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Woodstock

The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning text amendment updating floodplain regulations and environmental performance standards to align with state model ordinance. They also approved consent agenda items, including appointments to boards, and entered closed sessions for legal and property matters. The FY 2026 proposed budget was presented with no tax increases.

• Approved zoning text amendment for floodplain regulations and environmental performance standards (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 28 meeting minutes and Jan 10/Feb 4 budget work session minutes (6-0)
• Reappointed Abby Walters to Economic Development Authority (consent agenda)
• Appointed Amanda Kibler to Northwestern Community Services Board (consent agenda)
• Appointed Sharon Kessler to Northwestern Community Services Board (consent agenda)
• Approved extension of local implementation agreement with Howell Metal Company (6-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing 100th anniversary of Rotary Club of Woodstock (6-0)
• Entered closed session for legal, property, and personnel matters (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Economic Development Authority will consider extending a local implementation agreement with Howell Metal Company for the Governor's Development Opportunity Fund. The board will also review a financial report as of January 31, 2025, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. Three closed sessions are requested to discuss legal matters, property easements, and a prospective business.

• Consideration of extension of local implementation agreement with Howell Metal Company concerning Governor's Development Opportunity Fund (action requested)
• Financial report as of January 31, 2025
• Closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding easement(s) across EDA property
• Closed session to discuss possible disposition of real property related to easement(s)
• Closed session to discuss a prospective business locating in Shenandoah County

The Shenandoah County EDA unanimously approved a one-year extension for Howell Metal Company to complete its Commonwealth Opportunity Fund grant obligations, including $8,039,000 in capital investment and 102 new jobs. The company was approximately $800,000 short of the investment target as of July 31, 2024, but anticipates additional investment in 2025. The EDA also entered closed session to discuss legal matters and a prospective business, and received updates on RIFA discussions and data center topics.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of January 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for Howell Metal COF grant agreement (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for legal and real estate matters (4-0)
• Certified closed session (4-0)

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council will meet to review digital marketing and public relations reports. The body will also discuss website updates, a new podcast page, and a visitor center blitz.

• Review of digital marketing and PR reports
• Discussion of website updates and a new podcast page
• Planning for a Visitor Center Blitz
• Review of the Wine Brochure
• Industry updates from lodging, agritourism, and retail sectors

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council met on February 18, 2025, and approved the January meeting minutes. The meeting consisted primarily of industry updates from members and staff reports on marketing and public relations activities. No substantive policy decisions or votes were taken beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will consider an extension of a local implementation agreement with Howell Metal Company concerning participation in the Governor's development opportunity fund. The board also plans to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Woodstock, receive an update from the Department of Solid Waste, and consider appointments to the Economic Development Authority and Northwestern Community Services Board. Three closed sessions are scheduled to discuss legal advice, potential real estate acquisition and disposition, and appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Comprehensive Plan.

• Consideration of extension of a local implementation agreement between Shenandoah County and Howell Metal Company for the Governor's development opportunity fund
• Resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Woodstock
• Reappointment of Abby Walters to the Economic Development Authority (EDA)
• Appointment of Amanda Kibler to the Northwestern Community Services Board
• Department of Solid Waste update by Director Andy Hounshel

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is invited to attend a special meeting of the Shenandoah County Planning Commission to discuss a zoning ordinance update. The meeting features a presentation by Vince Barnett of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership on data centers. No actions by the EDA are scheduled.

• Zoning ordinance update discussion by Planning Commission
• Presentation on data centers by VEDP's Vince Barnett
• Joint meeting between EDA and Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a zoning text amendment to align floodplain regulations with state and federal models, a special use permit for a kennel on Old Valley Pike, and a special use permit for a campground on Stout Road. The commission will also consider recommending these to the Board of Supervisors and discuss committee appointments.

• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 25-02-01 to update floodplain regulations and environmental performance standards for FEMA and DCR compliance
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit 25-02-01 for a kennel, boarding, and grooming on 2.09 acres at 18594 and 18602 Old Valley Pike (B-2 zone)
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit 25-02-02 for a commercial campground with cabins on 48.543 acres at 123 Stout Road (A-1 zone)
• Recommendation to Board of Supervisors on the three public hearing items and committee appointments
• Discussion of Community Development State Of The Plan 2024 Report and March 6 meeting

The Planning Commission denied Zoning Text Amendment 25-02-01, which would have updated floodplain regulations and environmental performance standards, despite a unanimous 6-0 vote in favor; the denial sends the amendment to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval. The commission also heard public hearings on two special use permits: a kennel at 18594/18602 Old Valley Pike and a campground at 123 Stout Road, but took no final action on them at this meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the revised agenda and January 9, 2025 minutes.

• Denied Zoning Text Amendment 25-02-01 (floodplain regulations and environmental standards) by 6-0 vote, sending it to Board of Supervisors with recommendation for approval
• Approved revised agenda (6-0) after moving items 2 and 3 to next month due to public notice error
• Approved January 9, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Heard public hearing on Special Use Permit 25-02-01 for kennel at 18594/18602 Old Valley Pike; no action taken
• Heard public hearing on Special Use Permit 25-02-02 for campground at 123 Stout Road; no action taken
• Kept committee appointments: Keller (CEA), Dotson (CAC), Terndrup and Lantz (RAC)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will review December expenditures and a Program Enhancement Plan. The body will also meet in a closed session to approve IEP services and IFSP/case reviews.

• Review of December's financial expenditure report
• Program Enhancement Plan Review
• Closed session for 1 IEP services approval
• Closed session for 22 IFSP/case reviews
• Discussion of Local Policy Manual and OCS updates

The Shenandoah County CPMT met on February 5, 2025, and approved the agenda and January minutes. No public comments or FAPT reports were given. The team discussed recruiting a private provider and heard reports on finances and OCS. In closed session, they approved 1 IEP and 22 IFSP services, then certified the closed meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February agenda (motion by D. Acker, second by B. DeLullo)
• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (motion by D. Acker, second by S. Arey)
• Approved 1 IEP service in closed session
• Approved 22 IFSP services in closed session
• Certified closed session compliance (unanimous roll call)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session focused on financial planning, including a review of bond ratings, fund balance policy, and debt capacity. Consultant Ted Cole discussed the county's current 12.5% unassigned fund balance target and $49 million in outstanding debt, with scenarios for future borrowing on major capital projects. The meeting was informational only; no decisions were made.

• Discussion of fund balance policy requiring unassigned balance at or above 12.5% of operating expenditures
• Review of $49 million outstanding debt broken into operating capital, major capital, and landfill
• Exploration of debt capacity and affordability scenarios for potential future capital projects
• Vice Chairman Morris suggested considering revenue sources beyond real estate tax increases

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session focused on financial planning, including bond ratings, fund balance policy, and debt capacity. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with discussion of the county's $49 million outstanding debt and future borrowing scenarios.

• No formal decisions made; session was informational

Electoral Board

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board met and approved the January 15, 2025 minutes. They discussed relocating the St. Luke voting precinct, a voter credit issue with no response from the Election Commissioner, and evidence on four cases turned over to the Commonwealth Attorney's office, which will not bring charges on three. The board also reviewed security measures and selected officers of election for reappointment for the two 2025 elections.

• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Requested follow-up email to Commissioner Beals on voter credit issue
• Placed LESS remediation report on March meeting agenda
• Reviewed and selected officers of election for reappointment for 2025 elections

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will hear the annual report from the Economic Development Authority and consider consent agenda items including approval of previous meeting minutes, second quarter fund reappropriations, and appointment of Mark Pangle to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The board will also consider a resolution regarding committee terms and will enter closed sessions to discuss facility security and appointments to several boards. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.

• Annual report by EDA Chairman Jay Winkfield
• Appointment of Mark Pangle to Board of Zoning Appeals
• Consideration of resolution on Board of Supervisors' committee terms
• Consent agenda: second quarter FY2025 reappropriations
• Closed sessions: security of county facilities and appointments to BZA, EDA, and Northwestern Community Services Board

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda (including meeting minutes, reappropriations, and a BZA appointment) and a resolution on committee terms, all by unanimous roll call votes. The board also entered closed session to discuss facility security and appointments to boards. No public hearings or planning commission items were held.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Jan 14 minutes, Q2 FY2025 reappropriations, Mark Pangle BZA appointment (6-0)
• Approved resolution on Board of Supervisors committee terms (6-0)
• Entered closed session for security and appointments (6-0)

Tourism Council

The Tourism Council will discuss FY26 budget updates, a digital marketing RFP, and a Civil War Trails update. They will also hear industry updates on lodging, agritourism, and attractions. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and financial reports.

• FY26 Budget Updates
• Digital Marketing RFP
• Civil War Trails Update
• Shenandoah Valley Tourism Partnership (SVTP) discussion
• Industry updates including lodging down 10% per prior meeting

The Shenandoah County Tourism Council met on January 21, 2025, and approved the November minutes. The council discussed the FY26 budget request of $200K for marketing, reviewed year-end PR tallies, and heard industry updates from members. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved November meeting minutes (motion by Dan Harshman, second by Meredith Norris)

Economic Development Authority

The Tourism Council will review the FY26 budget, marketing and PR reports, and discuss a new Digital Marketing RFP. New business includes updates on Civil War Trails and the Shenandoah Valley Tourism Partnership. Industry updates from lodging, agritourism, and other sectors will be heard. Staff will propose meeting locations for February through April 2025.

• Digital Marketing RFP (Request for Proposals) to be discussed
• FY26 Budget Updates – old business
• Civil War Trails Update – new business
• Shenandoah Valley Tourism Partnership (SVTP) update
• Meeting location for Feb-April 2025 – staff comments

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request for a variance to the Floodplain Ordinance to allow a specific septic system design. The board will also elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman and approve the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Variance Request # 25-01-01 for a drip dispersal sewage absorption system at 414 Ridgeley Road, Woodstock
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of 2025 Meeting Dates

Electoral Board

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board unanimously elected Gayle Wellard as Chair and Allie Coffey as Vice Chair for 2025, with Denise Doyle remaining Secretary. The board also approved the December 9, 2024 minutes with one correction and set 2025 meeting times for the first Monday of each month at 10:00 AM. No other substantive decisions were made; items on precinct relocation, election official pay delays, and voter credit issues were discussed for follow-up.

• Approved December 9, 2024 minutes with one correction (unanimous)
• Elected Gayle Wellard as Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Allie Coffey as Vice Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Denise Doyle remains Secretary for 2025
• Set 2025 meeting times: first Monday of each month at 10:00 AM

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Economic Development Authority will elect officers for 2025, receive the FY2024 audit presentation, discuss participation in a Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (RIFA), consider transferring funds from checking to an investment account, and hold closed sessions to discuss a prospective business location and legal matters.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer for calendar year 2025
• Presentation of the FY2024 audit by Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates PLLC
• Discussion on County participation in a Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (RIFA) with other localities
• Consideration of transferring funds from First Bank checking to LGIP investment account (action requested)
• Closed session to discuss a prospective business locating in Shenandoah County

The Shenandoah County Economic Development Authority re-elected its 2025 officers, approved the agenda and amended minutes, and received the FY2024 audit with an unmodified opinion. It also approved transferring $89,349.18 from its operating checking account to an LGIP investment account. Discussion on joining a Regional Industrial Facilities Authority was tabled until the next meeting.

• Re-elected Jay Winkfield as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Vince Poling as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Jenna French as Secretary (unanimous)
• Re-elected Mandy Belyea as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved amended November 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of December 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $89,349.18 to LGIP investment account (unanimous, Koontz abstained)

Economic Development Authority

The Shenandoah County Economic Development Authority will hear the FY2024 audit, discuss and possibly recommend a Regional Industrial Facilities Agreement (RIFA) with other localities, elect 2025 officers, and consider transferring rollback tax funds. Closed sessions are planned for a prospective business and FOIA legal advice.

• Presentation of FY2024 audit by Marissa Helmick with Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates PLLC
• Discussion and consideration of recommending a Regional Industrial Facilities Agreement (RIFA) to the Board of Supervisors
• Election of officers for calendar year 2025
• Transfer of FY2024 rollback tax allocation from First Bank checking to LGIP investment account
• Closed session to discuss a prospective business location (Code of Virginia §2.2-3711(A)(5))

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss second-quarter FY2025 reappropriations (action to be taken on Jan 28), hear the annual comprehensive financial report audit, consider resolutions supporting State Route 675 as a Virginia By-Way and historic harness racing funds for the County Fair Association, and hold closed sessions on contract legal advice and board appointments.

• Discussion of $963,306 in reappropriations for Q2 FY2025 across multiple departments
• Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2024 by Robinson Farmer and Cox Associates
• Resolution of Support for State Route 675 to be designated a Virginia By-Way
• Resolution of Support for Historic Harness Racing Funds for Shenandoah County Fair Association
• Closed sessions to consult with legal counsel on contract enforcement and to discuss appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Economic Development Authority, and other boards

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution supporting State Route 675 as a designated Virginia By-Way, and also approved a resolution supporting historic harness racing funds for the Shenandoah County Fair Association. The board entered closed sessions to discuss legal matters and appointments, and heard public comments on Knupp Road access.

• Approved resolution of support for State Route 675 as a Virginia By-Way (5-0)
• Approved resolution of support for historic harness racing funds to Shenandoah County Fair Association (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Dec 10, 2024 and Jan 7, 2025 meetings (5-0)
• Entered closed session for legal consultation and appointments (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session on January 10, 2025, to hear presentations and funding requests from outside agencies. Agencies provided overviews of their programs and answered board questions. No votes or decisions were made at this session.

• Northwestern Community Services Board requested $255,150 (a 5% increase)
• Response, Inc. requested $50,000 for emergency shelter repairs
• Seniors First requested level funding of $78,000 from last year
• Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter requested $16,250 (a 30% increase)
• Blue Ridge Legal Services requested $13,223 (closed 58 local cases in 2024)

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session on January 10, 2025, during which 16 outside agencies presented funding requests for the upcoming fiscal year. No decisions were made; the session was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 2:45 pm.

• No formal decisions made during budget work session

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission will meet to receive updates on the floodplain ordinance and zoning ordinance, and to adopt the 2025 meeting calendar. No public hearings or new business items requiring a vote are scheduled for this meeting.

• Floodplain Ordinance Update Overview presented by Brenna Menefee
• Zoning Ordinance Update Discussion led by Lemuel Hancock
• Adoption of the 2025 Planning Commission calendar
• Planning Commission Academy: Strong Towns 101 course and video selections

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of a special use permit for a seven-bedroom short-term rental at 799 McDonald Lane, citing neighbor concerns about traffic and safety. It recommended approval for a taxidermy home business at 174 Fay Lane and denial for a public garage at 1807 Pepper Road. The commission also recommended approval of the Woodstock West Agricultural and Forestal District renewal for ten years.

• Recommended denial of SUP 24-12-01 for short-term rental at 799 McDonald Lane (5-1)
• Recommended approval of SUP 24-12-02 for Level II Home Business at 174 Fay Lane (6-0)
• Recommended denial of SUP 24-12-03 for public garage at 1807 Pepper Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Woodstock West Agricultural and Forestal District renewal (6-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Shenandoah County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will hold a meeting on January 8, 2025, to discuss old business including parental referrals and pending legislation, review new business such as vendor contracts for Compass Counseling and Here-4-You (Dr. Rodman), and receive a financial report for November expenditures. The meeting will also include a closed session to approve 5 IEP services, review 23 IFSP cases, and address invoice discrepancies under Virginia code provisions.

• Vendor contracts for Compass Counseling and Here-4-You (Dr. Rodman) to be reviewed
• Financial report for November expenditures
• Closed session: 5 IEP services approvals, 23 IFSP case reviews, invoice discrepancies
• Parental referrals under old business
• Pending legislation and OCS memos discussed

The Shenandoah County CPMT approved two new vendors (Compass Counseling and Here-4-You/Dr. Rodman) to provide services, and entered closed session to approve IEP and IFSP services and address vendor invoice discrepancies. The team also approved the January agenda and December minutes, and discussed recruiting a private provider. No public comments or FAPT report were given.

• Approved January agenda (motion by Arey, second by Stephens)
• Approved December 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Stephens, second by DeLullo)
• Approved new vendor Compass Counseling (motion by Arey, second by Stephens)
• Approved new vendor Here-4-You/Dr. Rodman (motion by DeLullo, second by Arey)
• Entered closed session for IEP (5), IFSP (23) approvals and vendor invoice discrepancies (motion by Arey, second by Stephens)
• Certified closed session compliance (unanimous roll call: Acker, DeLullo, Stephens, Arey)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct annual organizational business. This includes electing officers, adopting rules of procedure, and setting the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Election of 2025 officers
• Adoption of 2025 Rules of Procedure
• Adoption of the 2025 meeting schedule
• Distribution of 2025 committee meeting assignments
• Closed session to discuss possible acquisition of real property for cultural and recreational purposes

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting, electing Josh Stephens as Chairman and Dennis Morris as Vice Chairman. The board also adopted its 2025 rules and procedures and meeting schedule. A closed session was held to discuss possible acquisition of real property for cultural and recreational purposes.

• Elected Josh Stephens as Chairman (5-1, Stephens abstained)
• Elected Dennis Morris as Vice Chairman (5-1, Morris abstained)
• Confirmed appointments of Stephens as Chairman and Morris as Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Adopted 2025 rules and procedures (5-0, Baker absent)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition (unanimous)
• Reconvened open session and certified closed session compliance (unanimous)