08-16-2022 Business Meeting - FINALPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUSINESS MEETING
August 16, 2022
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors’ (“Board”) Business Meeting
was held on August 16, 2022 in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia,
24531.
CALL TO ORDER (7:00 PM)
Ingram Called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
The following Board Members were present:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
William V. ("Vic") Ingram Chairman - Tunstall District Present 6:49 PM
Jessie L. Barksdale Vice Chairman - Banister District Present 6:50 PM
Tim Chesher Supervisor - Dan River District Present 6:44 PM
Darrell Dalton Supervisor - Callands-Gretna District Present 6:49 PM
Timothy W. Dudley Supervisor - Staunton River District Present 6:44 PM
Ronald S. Scearce Supervisor - Westover District Present 6:49 PM
Robert ("Bob") W. Warren Supervisor - Chatham-Blairs District Present 6:45 PM
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE ADDED
Motion to remove item 7(h), Shell Building Moral Obligation Support Agreement, from Agenda,
for further consideration and development from County Staff.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Warren
SECONDER: Chesher
AYES: Ingram, Barksdale, Chesher, Dalton, Scearce, Warren
AWAY: Dudley
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve Agenda.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dalton
SECONDER: Dudley
AYES: Ingram, Barksdale, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve Consent Agenda.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Warren
SECONDER: Dudley
AYES: Ingram, Barksdale, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
a. July Board Meeting Minutes Approval (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
b. County's 2022 July Bill List Approval (online); (Staff Contact: Kimberly G. Van Der Hyde)
c. Amended Resolution # 2022-07-03 (Support for Naming the Route 685 Chalk Level Road
Bridge over US Highway 29 in Pittsylvania County, the “Deputy Sheriff J. Holland Thomas,
Sr., Memorial Bridge”) Adoption (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
d. Rescue Squad Assistance Fund Application Submission Approval (Ambulance Remount);
(Staff Contact: Christopher Key)
e. Public Safety Answering Point Grant Application Submission Approval (911 Training)
(Staff Contact: Christopher Key)
f. Rescue Billing Year-End Appropriation Approval (Staff Contact: Kimberly G. Van Der
Hyde)
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g. Resolution # 2022-08-01 (Additional Rural Rustics Road Designations) Adoption
(Supervisor Dalton)
h. Internet Service Provider Partnership Designation (Future Grants); (Staff Contact: Dave F.
Arnold)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
i. Shell Building Moral Obligation Support Agreement Approval (Staff Contact: Matthew D.
Rowe)
PRESENTATIONS
a. General Presentations (Board of Supervisors)
The Tunstall Robotics team was present to accept their Certificate of Excellence.
b. County Interns’ Certificates Presentations (Staff Contact: Caleb Ayers/Dana Wilson)
Ingram presented Certificates to students who participated in the County Summer Internship
Program.
c. Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce Update (Staff Contact: Clarence
C. Monday); (Presenter: Anne Moore-Sparks)
Anne Moore-Sparks, Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO,
introduced herself and presented their request of $25,000 for their RevUp program.
d. School’s 1% Sales Tax Referendum Presentation (Presenter: Dr. Jones)
Gayle Barts, Pittsylvanians for a Brighter Future, spoke in support of the 1% Sales Tax
Referendum. She stated that this 1% local sales tax increase would generate $3.8 million yearly.
This sales tax increase does have exceptions and it does not apply to groceries or prescription
medications. Anyone who desires to assist with getting the message out to the citizens of the
County may volunteer to assist by emailing voteyes4pcs@gmail.com.
HEARING OF THE CITIZENS
Jim Scearce, Westover District, stated he was nominated and appointed to the DSS Board. At the
last DSS Board Meeting, there was an item on the Agenda to revise the DSS Bylaws to correct a
non-compliant issue that was identified earlier in the year. He stated there was a vote taken to
table the vote to allow the Board of Supervisors time to correct this issue in their Bylaws, and
Scearce voiced his concerns regarding such.
Bob Carlberg, Staunton River District, also stated his concerns regarding the DSS Bylaws.
Chuck Angier, Callands-Gretna District, stated that the Whitehorn Solar Project in Gretna is a
disgrace to the County and an embarrassment to the Solar Industry. He stated the vegetation has
been overtaken by weeds and the weeds are even climbing over the fence. Gretna Fire had
difficulty getting into this location for a battery fire due to mud, vegetation, access, and lack of
training. He asked the Board to look at what is going on out there and to try to prevent it from
going on somewhere else.
Barbara Hancock, Callands-Gretna District, spoke on the negative effects of the COVID vaccine
and highlighted symptoms that can result from the vaccine. She provided recommendations for
those who may be experiencing these symptoms.
Stephen Barrow, Dan River District, wanted to introduce himself to the Board and stated he has
started up a business called Hammer Hill Computers in the Dan River District. They offer a
program for those who have been recently released from incarceration to allow them to find jobs
and keep them out of the criminal system. He is new to the area and plans to be involved and
encouraged the Board to reach out if there were any concerns or suggestions for him.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Rezoning Public Hearings
Case 1: Public Hearing: Case R-22-020: Lisa Wilkinson; Rezoning from R-1, Residential
Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District. The Planning Commission
recommended, by an 8-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioner's request be granted.
(Supervisor Chesher)
In Case R-22-020, Lisa Wilkinson (“Petitioner”) has petitioned to rezone 0.617 acres, from R-1,
Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (to allow the property to
be consolidated with adjacent property zoned A-1). The subject property is located on State Road
968/Sandy Creek Church Road, in the Dan River Election District, and shown on the Tax Maps as
part of GPIN # 2357-86-7262. Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under
Pittsylvania County Code § 35-178 are permitted. On July 5, 2022, the Planning Commission
recommended, by an 8-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioner’s request be granted.
Ingram opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 PM. No one signed up to speak and Ingram closed the
Public Hearing at 7:56 PM.
Motion to approve the rezoning of 0.617 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision
District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow the property to be consolidated with an adjacent
parcel zoned A-1.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chesher
SECONDER: Dudley
AYES: Ingram, Barksdale, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
Case 2: Public Hearing: Case R-22-022: Donnie Devall, Jr.; Rezoning from R-1, Residential
Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District. The Planning Commission
recommended, by an 8-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioner's request be granted.
(Supervisor Scearce)
In Case R-22-022, Donnie Devall, Jr. (“Petitioner”) has petitioned to rezone a total of 4.6 acres,
from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (to allow the
property to be consolidated with adjacent property zoned A-1). The subject property is located on
State Road 870/Vandola Road, in the Westover Election District, and shown on the Tax Maps as
GPIN #s 1386-71-5326 and 1386-71-6471. Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed
under Pittsylvania County Code § 35-178 are permitted. On July 5, 2022, the Planning
Commission recommended, by an 8-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioner’s request be
granted.
Ingram opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 PM. Donnie Devall was present to represent the
Petition. No one signed up to speak and Ingram closed the Public Hearing at 7:57 PM.
Motion to approve the rezoning of 4.6 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District,
to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow the property to be consolidated with an adjacent parcel zoned
A-1.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scearce
SECONDER: Warren
AYES: Ingram, Barksdale, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
Case 3: Public Hearing: Case R-22-024: William and Kristy Astin; Rezoning from R-1,
Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District. The Planning
Commission recommended, by an 8-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioners' request
be granted. (Supervisor Chesher)
In Case R-22-024, William and Kristy Astin (“Petitioners”) have petitioned to rezone a total of
3.65 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (to
allow for future consolidation with an adjacent property zoned A-1). The subject property is
located on State Road 989/Airport Road, in the Dan River Election District, and shown on the Tax
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Maps as GPIN #s 2336-52-4576, 2336-52-7352, and 2336-52-7571. Once the property is rezoned
to A-1, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code § 35-178 are permitted. On July 5, 2022,
the Planning Commission recommended, by an 8-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioners’
request be granted.
Ingram opened the Public Hearing at 7:58 PM. William Astin was present to represent the Petition.
No one signed up to speak and Ingram closed the Public Hearing at 7:59 PM.
Motion to approve the rezoning of 3.65 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District,
to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow the properties to be consolidated with an adjacent parcel
zoned A-1.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chesher
SECONDER: Dalton
AYES: Ingram, Barksdale, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
Case 4: Public Hearing: Case R-22-025: Charles Turner and Michael Turner; Rezoning
from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District. The
Planning Commission recommended, by an 8-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioners'
request be granted. (Supervisor Ingram)
In Case R-22-025, Charles Turner and Michael Turner (“Petitioners”) have petitioned to rezone
1.0 acre from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (to
allow the property to be consolidated with an adjacent property zoned A-1). The subject property
is located on State Road 851/Sugartree Church Road, in the Tunstall Election District, and shown
on the Tax Maps as GPIN # 1460-61-9629. Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed
under Pittsylvania County Code § 35-178 are permitted. On July 5, 2022, the Planning
Commission recommended, by an 8-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioners’ request be
granted.
Ingram opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 PM. Charles Turner was present to represent the
Petition. No one signed up to speak and Ingram closed the Public Hearing at 8:01 PM.
Motion to approve the rezoning of 1.0 acre from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District,
to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow the property to be consolidated with an adjacent parcel zoned
A-1.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ingram
SECONDER: Warren
AYES: Ingram, Barksdale, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
Other Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing: FY 2022 County Budget Amendments (Staff Contact: Kimberly G.
Van Der Hyde)
Annually, Departmental/Fund Budgets are reviewed to determine if sufficient Budget amounts
exist to cover expenses until year-end. Most of these items are bookkeeping entries required by
the County’s Auditors. Prior to approval of the FY 2022 County Budget Amendments, per the
Virginia Code, a Public Hearing is required to be held.
Ingram opened the Public Hearing at 8:03 PM. No one signed up to speak and Ingram closed the
Public Hearing at 8:03 PM.
Motion to approve the FY 2022 County Budget Amendments as attached and presented.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Warren
SECONDER: Chesher
AYES: Ingram, Barksdale, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
2. Public Hearing: PCC § 8-7 (Precincts) Revisions (Staff Contact: Kelly A. Keesee)
Last year, the Board approved Redistricting Plan “A” and the Office of the Attorney General of
the Commonwealth of Virginia approved the changes to the polling place boundaries and the
request to relocate the Hurt Elementary School Voting Precinct to the New Prospect Family Life
Center as listed in the plan.
Following a lawfully advertised and conducted Public Hearing, the Board is legally required to
vote to amend Pittsylvania County Code (“PCC”) § 8-7 to formally implement the Registrar’s
voting precinct relocation recommendation. The proposed Voting Precinct relocation Public
Hearing Notice was advertised in the Danville Register and Bee on August 4, 2022, and August
11, 2022.
Ingram opened the Public Hearing at 8:04 PM. No one signed up to speak and Ingram closed the
Public Hearing at 8:05 PM.
Motion to approve the amendments to PCC § 8-7 as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dudley
SECONDER: Dalton
AYES: Ingram, Barksdale, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Revised FY 2023 Fire and Rescue Service Agreement Approval (Staff Contact:
Christopher Key)
The County requires Volunteer Fire and Rescue Agencies sign an Annual Service Agreement
(“Service Agreement”) that details expectations of both parties. Supervisor Warren and the Fire
and Rescue Association reviewed the Service Agreement and requested changes to it. The Fire
and Rescue Commission has reviewed the revised Service Agreement and recommends the Board
approve the revised FY 2023 Service Agreement.
Scearce stated he would be voting against this item for the same reason he voted against it last
month; lack of accountability.
Motion to approve the attached, revised FY 2023 Fire and Rescue Service agreement as presented,
with the funding for the increase of EMS pay per call contingent upon appropriation by the Board.
RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 1]
MOVER: Warren
SECONDER: Dudley
AYES: Ingram, Barksdale, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Warren
NAYS: Scearce
NEW BUSINESS
None.
MATTERS FROM WORK SESSION (IF ANY)
None.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
• Chesher thanked everyone for being in attendance and stated he has finished his last chemo
treatment and received a report of no cancer. He also thanked everyone for the prayers, cards, and
support that he has received throughout this period.
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• Dudley thanked everyone for coming out and being involved and he also spoke on Angier's
comments earlier in the meeting regarding solar facilities in the County.
• Warren expressed heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the Harville family during the loss of Coy
Harville, a previous Board Member for the Westover District.
• Dalton thanked everyone for coming out tonight and echoed Warren's sentiments about Harville.
• Barksdale stated he was glad that everyone is here.
• Scearce echoed Warren's earlier comments regarding the School’s Sales Tax Referendum and
thanked the school representatives for coming out to speak in support of this item.
• Ingram recognized the Tunstall Robotics team and the interns, as well as Fire and Rescue, and the
School System. He also recognized Harville and expressed sympathy for his passing. He stated
there would be a bridge dedication ceremony on Friday naming two (2) bridges in county after two
State Troopers who were killed in the line of duty.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Monday thanked the Board for providing the funding for the internship program. He stated that is
the future of the County and he is glad to see the Board support that project, and he is hopeful they
will support this program again. He also thanked all Departments that were willing to have interns.
Hunt echoed the statements about Harville and always thought that he was one of the greatest
politicians that he ever knew on any level, and the County is a better place for him serving on this
Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Ingram adjourned the Meeting at 8:23 PM.
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William “Vic” Ingram, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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Clarence C. Monday, Interim County Administrator
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors