10-18-2022 Business Meeting - FINALPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BUSINESS MEETING
October 18, 2022
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors’ Business Meeting was held
on October 18, 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 6:10 PM
Tim Chesher Supervisor - Dan River District Present 6:14 PM
Darrell Dalton Supervisor - Callands-Gretna District Present 6:08 PM
Timothy W. Dudley Supervisor - Staunton River District Present 6:13 PM
Ronald S. Scearce Supervisor - Westover District Present 6:09 PM
Robert ("Bob") W. Warren Supervisor - Chatham-Blairs District Present 6:11 PM
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE ADDED
Motion to make the following revisions to the Agenda:
• Remove item 10(a); Rezoning Case 4 at the request of the applicant;
• Add DPCS Funding to the Agenda under Matters from Work Session as item 13(a);
and
• Add Solar Ordinance Revisions under Matters from Work Session as item 13(b).
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Warren
SECONDER: Dudley
AYES: Ingram, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve Agenda.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dudley
SECONDER: Warren
AYES: Ingram, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve Consent Agenda.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Warren
SECONDER: Chesher
AYES: Ingram, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
a. Board Meeting Minutes Approval (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
b. County's 2022 September Bill List Approval (online); (Staff Contact: Kimberly G. Van Der
Hyde)
c. Resolution # 2022-10-01 (PRP Composition Revision) Adoption (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M.
McCluster)
d. Martinsville Southern Connector Route Funding Support Letter Submission Approval (Staff
Contact: Kaylyn M. McCluster)
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e. Resolution # 2022-10-02 (Honoring Timothy Peters) Adoption (Staff Contact: Kaylyn M.
McCluster)
f. Hurricane Ian Storm Debris County Landfill Tipping Fees Waiver Approval Ratification
(Staff Contact: Christopher C. Slemp)
g. SR RIFA MOA Agreement (Stormwater Management) Approval (Staff Contact: Matthew D.
Rowe)
h. Purchase of Service Weapon Approval (Investigator Marvin Pickeral Retirement); (Contact:
Sheriff Taylor)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM AGENDA
i. Public Hearing: Case R-22-029: J Cubas Holdings, LLC; Rezoning from R-1, Residential
Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District. The Planning Commission
recommended, by a 5-3 vote, with opposition, that the Petitioner's request be granted.
(Supervisor Scearce)
PRESENTATIONS
a. General Presentations (Board of Supervisors)
Local native, Timothy Peters (“Peters”), an American professional stock car racing driver, is
retiring after thirty-four (34) years of racing. He was present and accepted a Resolution honoring
his racing career.
b. School’s 1% Sales Tax Referendum Presentation (Presenter: Dr. Jones)
Dr. Jones thanked the Board for their support of the 1% Sales Tax Referendum. Linda Green also
spoke and encouraged all to please look at surrounding Counties that have already passed this and
stated this is the County’s chance to give back to our students. The Governor of Arkansas spent
an entire day inside County schools and went back home to try and mimic what County schools
are doing here. The County’s children are important, and this is the County’s chance to give back.
HEARING OF THE CITIZENS
Rev. Joan Tarpley-Robinson, Banister District, spoke in support of Kell Stone's application to
serve as the Interim Banister District Representative on the Board.
Kathy Ramsey, Banister District, shared her desire to serve as the Interim Banister District
Representative on the Board.
Laverne Carr, Banister District, spoke in support of Robert Tucker's application to serve as the
Interim Banister District Representative.
Anita Royston, Banister District, spoke in support of Kell Stone for the Interim Banister District
Representative.
Vanessa Scearce, Westover District, thanked the Board for serving and stated that each was elected
to govern the County. She requested the Board take time to read and understand the laws to prevent
another Meeting like what happened last week. She encouraged all Board Members to set aside
time for serious self-reflection, and to govern by the law, but not to play politics.
Jim Scearce, Westover District, shared his opposition regarding the potential RV Resort in the
Vandola Community. He urged all Supervisors to vote this rezoning case down. He also spoke
on Ingram’s resignation on the DSS Board.
Roy Ford, Westover District, shared his opinion regarding the citizens being unable to speak at
last week's Meeting.
Irvin Moss, Westover District, a lifelong resident of the Vandola Community and the County,
stated he lives in a quiet, peaceful, God-fearing community, and he feels they have come under
attack. He stated that his community is based on family and this potential RV park brings nothing
to the area. He also has concerns regarding Fire and EMS, water and sewer, and stated this is just
not right for their community.
Kell Stone, Banister District, shared his desire to serve as the Interim Banister District
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Representative on the Board.
Willie Fitzgerald, Banister District, spoke in support of Kell Stone for the Interim Banister District
Representative, and he also stated his concern for not being able to speak at last week's Meeting.
Vivian Jefferson, Westover District, shared her opposition for the proposed RV park in the
Vandola Community. She stated she's spoken with numerous people and none of them shared that
they wanted the RV park in their area.
Calvin Motley, Banister District, spoke in support of Robert Tucker as the Interim Banister District
Representative on the Board. He stated that Tucker is a man of integrity and feels that he is one
among many, as he is a respected and qualified applicant to serve the Banister District.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning Public Hearings
Case 1: Public Hearing: Case R-22-028: Carroll Dinkle; 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 Dudley)
In Case R-22-028, Carroll Dinkle (“Petitioner”) has petitioned to rezone 16.08 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). The subject property is located on State Road
638/Roark Mill Road in the Staunton River Election District and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN
# 2544-55-5718. Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County
Code § 35-178 are permitted. On September 6, 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 8:08 PM. No one signed up to speak and Ingram closed the
Public Hearing at 8:09 PM.
Motion to approve the rezoning of 16.08 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision
District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow property lines to be adjusted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dudley
SECONDER: Chesher
AYES: Ingram, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
Case 2: Public Hearing: Case R-22-030: Randell and Tammy Rich; 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-22-030, Randell and Tammy Ritch (“Petitioners”) have petitioned to rezone 10.0 acres
from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (to allow for a
Class B Home Occupation). The subject property is located on State Road 878/Stony Mill School
Road in the Tunstall Election District and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN # 1369-81- 0495.
Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code § 35- 178 are
permitted. On September 6, 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 8:10 PM. Randell Rich was present to represent the Petition.
No one signed up to speak and Ingram closed the Public Hearing at 8:11 PM.
Motion to approve the rezoning of 10.0 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District,
to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for a Class B Home Occupation.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ingram
SECONDER: Warren
AYES: Ingram, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
Case 3: Public Hearing: Case R-22-031: City of Danville, Virginia; 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 Ingram)
In Case R-22-031, the City of Danville, Virginia (“Petitioner”), has petitioned to rezone three (3)
parcels, totaling 6.05 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). The subject property is located on State Road 708/Long Circle in the Tunstall Election District
and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN #s 1358-36-9839, 1358-46-0966, and 1358-46- 2848. Once
the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code § 35- 178 are
permitted. On September 6, 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 8:12 PM. No one signed up to speak and Ingram closed the
Public Hearing at 8:13 PM.
Motion to approve the rezoning of 6.05 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District,
to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow property lines to be adjusted.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ingram
SECONDER: Warren
AYES: Ingram, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
MATTERS FROM WORK SESSION (IF ANY)
a. DPCS Funding
Motion to approve the DPCS funding as requested by Bebeau and as presented in the Work
Session.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Warren
SECONDER: Dudley
AYES: Ingram, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
b. Solar Ordinance Revisions
Ragsdale stated County Community Development Staff is requesting permission to take before the
Planning Commission additional Solar regulations that would further restrict Solar development
in the County.
Motion to direct County Staff to take the proposed Solar revisions to the Planning Commission.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Warren
SECONDER: Dudley
AYES: Ingram, Chesher, Dalton, Dudley, Scearce, Warren
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Chesher thanked everyone for coming out to the Meeting. He also stated he is grateful for the
opportunity to speak and the many other freedoms that we have. He also thanked the Board for
their work throughout the day.
Dudley thanked everyone for coming out and stated that their voice matters. He thanked County
Staff for the hard work they do to make the meetings run smooth.
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Warren stated his support for the Schools’ 1% Sales Tax Referendum and that it is estimated that
thirty percent (30%) of the revenue comes from those outside of the County. He stated that he
would always stand up for the right to speak, but he will always stand up for the law and for
protocol. He also wanted to clear up some information that was put on social media regarding
Hunt’s pay as the Interim County Administrator. He also stated that the Motion and approval of
Hunt's Interim pay was approved by the whole Board.
Scearce thanked everyone who come out to speak and stated that he pays close attention to what
the citizens say to make informed decisions.
Dalton thanked everyone for coming out, and he also mentioned Rodney Brumfield's passing and
asked everyone to keep his family in continued thoughts and prayers.
Ingram stated there was a Meeting held October 5, 2022, which was boycotted, and he apologized
to those who showed up last week to speak and were denied that right. He stated Jimmy Rich was
hit and killed by a distracted driver not long ago and there is a walk this Saturday in his memory.
Rachel Merricks just turned 91 years old, and she was the original Tunstall High School Lunch
Lady. Ingram stated he received a card from Anne Moore-Sparks with the Chamber, thanking the
Board for their $25,000 contribution to the RevUp Program. He also mentioned that Mackenzie
Scott recently donated $13M to the area through the Danville Regional Foundation which will help
this area tremendously. He also spoke on Timothy Peters’ retirement and that he has made the
County proud. Ingram echoed sentiments about Rodney Brumfield and apologized to Hunt for his
salary mistake.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Hunt echoed sentiments about Brumfield and asked for continued prayers for his family. He also
thanked everyone for coming out to the Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Ingram adjourned the Meeting at 8:29 PM.
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William “Vic” Ingram, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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J. Vaden Hunt, Interim County Administrator
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors