06-15-2021 Work Session Agenda Packet
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK SESSION
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 – 5:00 PM
Board Meeting Room
39 Bank Street, SE,
Chatham, Virginia 24531
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER (4:30 PM)
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE ADDED
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
For the citizens’ convenience, all Work Session and Committee Meetings are now being
recorded and can be viewed on the same YouTube location as the Board of Supervisor’s
Business Meetings. Please remember that the Board’s Work Session is designed for
internal Board and County Staff communication, discussion, and work. It is not a
question and answer session with the audience. Accordingly, during the Work Session,
no questions or comments from the audience will be entertained. Respectfully, any
outbursts or disorderly conduct from the audience will not be tolerated and may result in
the offending person’s removal from the Work Session. As a reminder, all County
citizens, and other appropriate parties as designated by the Board’s Bylaws, are permitted
to make comments under the Hearing of the Citizens’ Section of tonight’s Business
Meeting.
5. PRESENTATIONS
6. STAFF, COMMITTEE, AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER REPORTS
a. Solid Waste Update (Staff Contact: Nicholas A. Morris); (15 minutes)
b. Music Festival Ordinance Revisions Discussion (Staff Contact: Emily S. Ragsdale);
(30 minutes)
c. Finance Committee Recommendations (Staff Contact: David M. Smitherman); (5
minutes)
7. BUSINESS MEETING DISCUSSION ITEMS
Work Session - June 15, 2021
8. CLOSED SESSION
a. Discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an
existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the
business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community.
(1) Legal Authority: Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5)
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Purpose:
b. Consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding
specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
(1) Legal Authority: Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(8)
Subject Matter: RDOF Agreement
Purpose: Legal Consultation/Advice Regarding the Same
9. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION & CLOSED SESSION CERTIFICATION
a. Closed Session Certification
10. ADJOURNMENT
Economic Development Updates on Unannounced
Industries/Prospective Businesses
Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: Solid Waste Update (Staff Contact: Nicholas A. Morris); (15 minutes)
Staff Contact(s): Nicholas A. Morris
Agenda Date: June 15, 2021 Item Number: 6.a
Attachment(s): Solid Waste Update
SW Update - PowerPoint
Reviewed By:
Nicholas A. Morris, Assistant Director of Public Works, will present the attached Solid Waste
Update to the Board.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – JUNE 15, 2021
SOLID WASTE
1. Solid Waste program continues collecting, accepting, and processing higher levels of
waste at 36,810 tons Jan-Apr
a. 12,922 tons more than same period (Jan-Apr) 2020
b. Highest amounts from contractors and citizens in landfill
c. 57% of received trash from outside contracts
d. Revenue YtD = $1.2 mil Operating Expenses YtD = $2.4 mil
2. Recent and ongoing improvements
a. Convenience Centers Supervisor (new full-time position)
b. Codified a communication chain and process if CC are closed to due safety
concerns (overflowing trash)
c. Extra boxes set out at the busiest CC for weekend use
d. Close to releasing RFP for 3 new CC after DEQ review
i. Climax Rd / Level Run Rd / Gretna Mega Site (Bellaire Rd)
e. Efficient use of old recycling boxes saves $15K over the purchase of new boxes
3. Program continues to meet all Federal and State regulations
a. Virginia Occupational Safety and Health
b. Department of Environmental Quality
c. LeBella Consultants
4. Future plans and Expenditures
a. Landfill expansion – Phase 2 Cell C RFP closes on 6/1/2021
b. Rebuilt Dozer RFP – closes on 5/14/2021
c. Solar panels on landfill – awarded to AC Power 13 LLC on 23 April 2021
d. Leachate Lagoon nearing inspection and liner replacement milestones
5. Areas of Attention
a. Personnel
b. Capital Improvements
c. Citizen Engagement
d. Revenue vs Expenses
Pittsylvania County Point of Contact
Nicholas Morris
Assistant Director of Public Works
Solid Waste & Special Projects
Nicholas.Morris@Pittgov.org
434-432-3580
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Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: Solid Waste Update (2562 : Solid Waste Update (Staff Contact: Nicholas A. Morris); (15 minutes))
SOLID WASTE UPDATE –15 JUNE 2021
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Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: SW Update - PowerPoint (2562 : Solid Waste Update (Staff Contact: Nicholas
COLLECTIONS AND REVENUE
-YEAR TO DATE ACCEPTED 36809.59 TONS OF TRASH 2020 JAN-APR = 23,887.46 (+12,922.13)
-PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CONVIENIENCE CENTERS = 9756.12-BAYS = 5098.44-HENRY COUNTY = 12086.20-SLUDGE = 3881.07-OTHER (CONTRACTOR/CITIZEN) = 14,859.77
-STORM DEBRIS = 159.9 tons by 325 citizens 22 Feb –15 May -Sat hours = 6.95 tons by 18 citizens (6 open Saturdays)
-REVENUE = $1.2 million (through April 2021)-EXPENSES (OPERATIONS) = $2.4 million (through April 2021)
SOLID WASTE UPDATE –15 JUNE 2021
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Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: SW Update - PowerPoint (2562 : Solid Waste Update (Staff Contact: Nicholas
CONVIENIENCE SITES-New Convenience Centers Supervisor
-Michael Moore, previously part time, now full-time over all sites-Consolidates training, job expectations, support to, communication, and oversight of operations
-Codified communication chain if needing to close a site due to safety concerns/full
trash boxes
-Extra boxes set out at busiest sites for weekend use
-Plan to release RFP for 3 new sites within 2 weeks (undergoing DEQ review)
-Climax Road-Level Run Road-Gretna Mega Site (Bellaire Rd)
-Identified way to more effectively use old long recycling boxes saving almost $15K
over purchasing new boxes
SOLID WASTE UPDATE –15 JUNE 2021
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Packet Pg. 7 Attachment: SW Update - PowerPoint (2562 : Solid Waste Update (Staff Contact: Nicholas
INSPECTIONS
-Virginia Occupational Safety & Health: minor findings to fix
-House keeping in shop, grounded plugs, tool condition, etc)-First visit in 5 years-No fines
-Department of Environmental Quality: Quarterly Inspection passed
-Minor issue of trash blowing around working area –working with Sheriff’s Department to restart labor force
-LeBella Consultants: Ground water testing and landfill area operations
-Minor exceedance in 1 of 32 sampled wells –waiting on confirmation test results-Minor seepage of water from a closed cell –will do controlled digs to locate pooling inside of cell-Not an unexpected event but needs to be addressed-Forward planning of cell expansions
SOLID WASTE UPDATE –15 JUNE 2021
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Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: SW Update - PowerPoint (2562 : Solid Waste Update (Staff Contact: Nicholas
FUTURE PLANS AND EXPENDITURES
-Landfill cell expansion
-RFP for phase 2 cell C construction released –closes 6/1/2021 at 2:00 P.M.-Expect presentation at BoS meeting next month-Hope to start construction in August 2021, complete by 1 January 2022
-Equipment
-RFP for rebuilt D7/D8 dozer –closes 5/14/2021 2:00 P.M.
-Solar Panel Install at Landfill
-Awarded to AC Power 13 LLC on 23 April 2021
-Leachate Lagoon
-Liner inspection/minor repair will be planned for next year –approximately $13K-Liner replacement due within 5 years (based on inspection) –approximately $43K
SOLID WASTE UPDATE –15 JUNE 2021
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Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: SW Update - PowerPoint (2562 : Solid Waste Update (Staff Contact: Nicholas
AREAS OF ATTENTION
-Personnel
-Drivers-Mechanic-Site attendants-Recognition programs
-Capital Improvements
-Facilities-Phase 3-Equipment
-Citizen Engagement
-Customer service mindset while enforcing policies -Litter control program / anti-litter campaigns
-Revenue vs Expenses
-Get a hold on controllable costs while still meeting safety & daily requirements-Calculated preparedness for increases revenue generating customers
SOLID WASTE UPDATE –15 JUNE 2021
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Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: SW Update - PowerPoint (2562 : Solid Waste Update (Staff Contact: Nicholas
Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: Music Festival Ordinance Revisions Discussion (Staff Contact: Emily S.
Ragsdale); (30 minutes)
Staff Contact(s): Emily S. Ragsdale
Agenda Date: June 15, 2021 Item Number: 6.b
Attachment(s): PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10 (MUSIC
FESTIVALS) FINAL REDLINE (002)
Reviewed By:
Emily S. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, will discuss with the Board the
attached potential revisions to the County's Music Festival Ordinance.
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10
MUSIC FESTIVALS
§ 10-1. Purpose
§ 10-2. Definitions
§ 10-3. Permit
§ 10-4. Conditions
§ 10-5. Twelve (12) -Hour Limitation
§ 10-6. Parent of GuardianAdmission
§ 10-7. Taxation and Fees
§ 10-78. Permission
§ 10-89. Violation
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Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10 (MUSIC FESTIVALS) FINAL REDLINE (002) (2572 : Music Festival Ordinance
CHAPTER 10
MUSIC FESTIVALS
SEC. 10-1. PURPOSE.
This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to §15.2-1200, Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended, for the purpose of providing necessary regulation for the conditioning of music or
entertainment festivals conducted in open spaces not within an enclosed structure and/or of any
gathering or groups of individuals for the purpose of listening to or participating in entertainment
which consists of primarily musical renditions conducted in open spaces not within an enclosed
structure in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of
Pittsylvania County, Virginia (“County”).
SEC. 10-2. DEFINITIONS.
When used in this Ordinance, the following words shall mean:
A. Board of Supervisors or Board shall mean the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County,
Virginia.
B. Music or entertainment festival shall mean any gathering of groups or individuals for the
purpose of listening to or participating in entertainment which consists primarily of musical
renditions conducted in open spaces not within an enclosed structure, and/or those entertainments
where the listeners are not within an enclosed structure and which has a continued existence on
the premises for a period of time exceeding six (6) hours.
SEC. 10-3. PERMIT.
1. No person, firm, corporation, or partnership shall stage, promote, or conduct any music or
entertainment festival in the County unless there shall have been first obtained from
the Board a Special Entertainment Permit (“Permit”) for said festival.
2. An application for a Permit shall be
filed with the County Administrator at least ninety
(90) days before the date of such festival. This requirement may be waived by the
Board. Such application shall have attached the plans, statements,
approvals and other documents required by this Ordinance.
3. The Board shall act on such applications at their next regularly scheduled
Meeting or within sixty (60) days of receipt of Permit Application. If granted,
the Permit shall be issued in writing on a form for the purpose and mailed by the County
Administrator to the Applicant at the address indicated. If denied, the refusal shall be in writing
and the reasons for such denial stated therein and mailed by the County Administrator to the
Applicant at the address indicated. Permit fees shall be set by the Board annually in the Budget
Resolution or at any other appropriate time as determined by County Staff or the Board. The
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Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10 (MUSIC FESTIVALS) FINAL REDLINE (002) (2572 : Music Festival Ordinance
Applicant shall be required to carry a $500,000 bond to ensure compliance with the regulations set
forth in this Ordinance.
SEC. 10-4 CONDITIONS.
A Permit shall not be issued unless the following conditions are met and all required
plans, statements, and approvals are submitted to the Board with the
application:
A. An overall description of the proposed festival shall be provided with the Application. This
description shall include the location of the proposed festival, the name and address of the
property owner(s) of said property, the nature and interest of the Applicant, the date(s) and
time(s) of said festival, the total number of tickets that will be offered for sale, a full list of
all persons or groups who will perform, the name and address of all promotors of the
festival, and the financial backing for the event. Proof of insurance must also be provided
showing a minimum of $2,000,000 general liability coverage. This amount can be
increased at the discretion of the Board based on the intensity of the
event. Any event with an estimated attendance of 10,000 or more shall be required to show
a minimum of $4,000,000 general liability coverage. An updated ticket sale count shall
be provided to the County Administrator no less than one (1) week prior to the event.
B. A Site Plan shall be approved by the Director of Community Development identifying the
A Site Plan shall be approved by the Director of Community Development identifying the
D.C. A plan for adequate sanitation facilities and garbage, trash, and sewage disposals
for the persons at the festival shall be approved by the Director of Public Works. This plan
shall meet the requirements of all state and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations
.
E.D. A plan for providing food, water and lodging for the persons at the festival shall be
submitted. This plan shall meet the requirements of all state and local statutes, ordinances,
and regulations, and shall be approved by the Director of Community Development and
the Virginia Department of Health (“VDH”). All
applicable permits required will be subject to separate permit fees.
F.
G.E. A plan for adequate medical facilities and EMS coverage for persons at the festival
shall be approved by the Director of Public Safety. The Applicant shall be
responsible for any and all associated costs of EMS coverage as required by § 11-91 of the
County Code.
H.F. A plan for adequate parking facilities and traffic control in and around the festival
shall be approved by the County, the County’s Sheriff’s Department, the Virginia
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Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10 (MUSIC FESTIVALS) FINAL REDLINE (002) (2572 : Music Festival Ordinance
Department of Transportation (“VDOT”), and the Virginia State Police (“VSP”). If traffic
impacts are expected on public roads leading to the proposed venue, a VDOT land use
permit for special events must be obtained and said permit may be subject to separate
permit fees. A Traffic Control Plan will be required. The Applicant must comply with all
requirements set forth in VDOT’s Land Use Permit.
I.G. A plan for adequate fire protection shall be approved by the Director of Public
Safety. This plan shall meet the requirements of all state and local statutes, ordinances,
and regulations
The Applicant shall be responsible for any and all associated cost of
fire department services as required by § 11-91 of the County Code.
J.H. If any outdoor lighting will be utilized, a plan showing the location of such lights
If any outdoor lighting will be utilized, a plan showing the location of such lights and
shielding devices or other equipment to prevent unreasonable glow beyond the
venue shall be submitted and approved by the Director of
Community Development.
I. Documentation from a Sound Engineer shall be submitted and approved by the Director
Documentation from a Sound Engineer shall be submitted and approved by the Director
Documentation from a Sound Engineer shall
be submitted and approved by the Director of Community Development showing that
adequate measures have been taken to reduce the sound and/or music, either by mechanical
device or live performance, to a decibel level at or below the acceptable level specified in
the Pittsylvania County Noise Ordinance. The event shall always remain in compliance
with the Pittsylvania County Noise Ordinance.
J. Any pyrotechnics or fireworks displays that will be utilized during the festival shall be
permitted and approved by the County Fire Marshal and will be subject to separate permit
fees.
K. A Security and Crowd Control Plan shall be submitted and approved by the County Sheriff.
The Applicant shall be responsible for any and all associated costs of required coverage by
the County Sheriff’s Department or the VSP.
SEC. 10-5. TWELVE (12) HOUR LIMITATION.
Music shall not be rendered, nor entertainment provided for more than twelve (12) hours in any
twenty-four (24) hour period to be measured form the beginning of the first performance at said
festival. However, all music performance shall start no earlier than 9:00 a.m. and end prior to
11:00 p.m. on the night of the performance. There shall be no amplified music before 1:00
p.m. on Sundays. This restriction may be waived by the Board.
SEC. 10-6. ADMISSION.
Any and all age restrictions placed on ticket sales and entry into the festival shall be determined
Any and all age restrictions placed on ticket sales and entry into the festival shall be determined
Any and all age restrictions placed on ticket sales and entry into the festival shall be
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Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10 (MUSIC FESTIVALS) FINAL REDLINE (002) (2572 : Music Festival Ordinance
determined by the festival’s organizer and submitted to the County in its Permit Application. The
festival’s organizer shall also comply with all other federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and
ordinances related to minors’ admission/attendance at music festivals and festivals serving alcohol.
SEC. 10-7. TAXATION AND FEES
Any festival shall be subject to the taxation rates and/or fees applicable at the time of said festival,
not those in place at the time of the Application, Permit, and/or their approval. The County’s
Commissioner of the Revenue, or his/her designee(s), shall be in attendance at the festival and
shall be responsible for collecting all applicable taxes, fees, or other monies of or related to the
festival.
SEC. 10-8. PERMISSION.
No Permit shall be issued under this Ordinance unless the Applicant furnishes to the
Board written permission for the Board, its lawful agents, or duly
constituted law enforcement officers to go upon the property at any time for the purpose of
determining compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance. The Board shall
have the right to revoke any Permit issued under this Ordinance upon non-compliance with any
of its provisions and conditions.
SEC. 10-9. VIOLATION.
Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provisions of this Ordinance shall be subject to
civil penalties to be determined by the Board which shall not exceed a fine of up to $500 for the
first offense within a twelve (12)-month period, a fine of up to $10,000 for the second offense
within the same twelve (12)-month period.
Each violation shall constitute a separate offense. The third or
more violation within the same twelve (12) month period shall be punishable as a Class 1
Misdemeanor.
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Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10 (MUSIC FESTIVALS) FINAL REDLINE (002) (2572 : Music Festival Ordinance
Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: Finance Committee Recommendations (Staff Contact: David M.
Smitherman); (5 minutes)
Staff Contact(s): David M. Smitherman
Agenda Date: June 15, 2021 Item Number: 6.c
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
David M. Smitherman, County Administrator, will present to the Board recommendations from
the Finance Committee.
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title:
Discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion
of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has
been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding
its facilities in the community.
Staff Contact(s): Matthew D. Rowe
Agenda Date: June 15, 2021 Item Number: 8.a
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
(1) Legal Authority: Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5)
Subject Matters: Projects Solomon, AI, and other High
Value Advanced Manufacturing Prospects
Considering the Southern Virginia
Megasite
Purpose: Economic Development Updates on Unannounced
Industries/Prospective Businesses
8.a
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title:
Consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body
regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by
such counsel.
Staff Contact(s): J. Vaden Hunt, Esq.
Agenda Date: June 15, 2021 Item Number: 8.b
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
(1) Legal Authority: Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(8)
Subject Matter: RDOF Agreement
Purpose: Legal Consultation/Advice Regarding the Same
8.b
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Board of Supervisors
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INFORMATION ITEM
Agenda Title: Closed Session Certification
Staff Contact(s): J. Vaden Hunt, Esq.
Agenda Date: June 15, 2021 Item Number: 9.a
Attachment(s):
Reviewed By:
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’
CLOSED MEETING CERTIFICATION
BE IT RESOLVED that at the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors’ (“Board”)
Meeting on June 15, 2021, the Board hereby certifies by a recorded vote that to the best of each
Board Member’s knowledge only public business matters lawfully exempted from the Open
Meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (“Act”) and identified in the
Motion authorizing the Closed Meeting were heard, discussed, or considered in the Closed
Meeting. If any Board Member believes that there was a departure from the requirements of the
Act, he shall so state prior to the vote indicating the substance of the departure. The Statement
shall be recorded in the Board's Minutes.
Vote
Joe B. Davis Yes/No
Timothy W. Dudley Yes/No
Ben L. Farmer Yes/No
William V. (“Vic”) Ingram Yes/No
Charles H. Miller, Jr. Yes/No
Ronald S. Scearce Yes/No
Robert (“Bob”) W. Warren Yes/No
9.a
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