01-16-2024 Work Session Agenda Packet
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK SESSION
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 4:00 PM
Board Meeting Room
39 Bank Street, SE,
Chatham, Virginia 24531
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER (4:00 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.
7. BUSINESS MEETING DISCUSSION
8. CLOSED SESSION
a. Closed Session - Economic Development Update (Staff
Contact: Matthew Rowe)
b. Closed Session - Legal (Staff Contact: Vaden Hunt)
c. Closed Session - Potential Land Acquisition (Staff Contact: Chris
STAFF, COMMITTEE, AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER REPORTS
a.Potential Board Bylaws Revisions Discussion (10 minutes)
(Contacts: Supervisors Ingram and Bowman)
Adcock)
9. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION & CLOSED SESSION CERTIFICATION
a. Closed Session Certification (Staff Contact: Kaylyn McCluster)
10. ADJOURNMENT
6.a.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Information Only
Agenda Title: Potential Board Bylaws Revisions Discussion (10 minutes)
Staff Contact(s):
Agenda Date: January 16, 2024 Item Number: 6.a.
Attachment(s): 1. BOS Bylaws
Reviewed By:
Supervisors Ingram and Bowman will lead Board discussion regarding potential
revisions to the Board’s Bylaws. Due to notice requirements contained in the
Board’s Bylaws, no formal action on the potential Bylaw revisions can occur at
the January Board Business Meeting. For the Board's reference and review, a
current copy of the Board's Bylaws is attached.
Supervisors Ingram and Bowman
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ BYLAWS AND
RULES OF PROCEDURE
(B.S.M. 2/02/04, 4/15/08, 2/02/09, 2/01/10, 4/20/10, 9/20/11, 6/19/12, 2/4/13, 7/01/13, 10/06/14, 11/03/14, 6/06/16,
2/6/17, 3/20/18, 1/03/19, 3/17/20, 05/19/20, 2/16/21, 4/20/21, 2/15/22, 4/18/23)
PURPOSE.
To establish and set forth certain rules to provide for the orderly conduct of Pittsylvania County,
Virginia (“County”), business, to prescribe the manner and procedure by which the Pittsylvania
County Board of Supervisors (“Board of Supervisors” or “Board”) shall conduct matters of
business, and to provide for the efficient handling thereof.
ARTICLE I. BOARD OFFICER ELECTION, COMPOSITION, FUNCTION,
COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS.
1.1. Board Composition. The Board shall be composed of seven (7) members, who shall be
elected by the qualified voters of the County for four (4)-year terms; one (1) member shall be
elected from each of the seven (7) election districts. Pursuant to § 24.2-219, Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, beginning with the November 2015 General Election, the Board was elected to
staggered terms as follows: the voters in the Banister, Callands-Gretna, and Dan River Election
Districts shall elect a member of the Board for a two (2)-year term, and the voters in the Chatham-
Blairs, Staunton River, Tunstall, and Westover Election Districts shall elect a member of the Board
for a four (4)-year term. At the November 2017 General Election, the voters in the three (3)
Election Districts in which a Supervisor was elected for a two (2)-year term, elected a Supervisor
for a four (4)-year term, and thereafter elections for all Supervisors are held on a biennial basis for
four (4)- year terms.
1.2. Chairman; Election and Duties. At the Regular Board Meeting in January each year
(“Reorganizational Meeting”), or at any other time as determined by a majority of the Board, there
shall be elected a Chairman to serve for a period of one (1) year expiring on December 31st, or
until replaced by Board Membership. The County Administrator, serving as temporary Chairman,
shall take nominations. Nominations require a second, and the vote will be taken in the order the
nominations are made. A majority vote is required. It shall be the Chairman’s duty to preside at
all Board meetings, and to maintain the orderly conduct thereof. He/she shall sign all voucher
warrants of the County; and when the Board is not in session, he/she shall provide policy guidance
to the County Administrator and the County Attorney. The Chairman shall continue to be a voting
member of the Board. The Chairman, with guidance from County Staff and consultation with
other Board Members, can authorize the advertisement and conducting of Public Hearings.
1.3. Vice-Chairman; Election and Duties. The Board shall also elect a Vice-Chairman to serve
a concurrent term with the Chairman. In the absence or incapacity of the Chairman, the Vice-
Chairman shall assume all the duties and functions of the Chairman. In the case where the
Chairman and Vice-Chairman are absent from a Meeting, the remaining Members present shall
choose one (1) of their number as temporary Chairman.
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1.4. Board Function. The Board shall have both administrative and legislative responsibilities,
some of which shall be discharged in their role as governing body, and some of which they derive
as an administrative political subdivision of the Commonwealth. The powers and duties of the
Board shall include, but not be limited to, the following: preparation and adoption of the County
Budget, levying of taxes, appropriating funds, constructing and maintaining County buildings,
making and enforcing Ordinances, providing for the general health, safety, and welfare of the
public, and generally exercising all other powers and functions normally attributed to government
and permitted by the laws of the Commonwealth.
1.5. Board Compensation. Board compensation shall be governed by §§ 15.2-1406,
15.21414.1, 15.2-1414.2, and/or 15.2-1414.3, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
1.6. Board Benefits. Board benefits shall be governed by §§ 15.2-1414.2 and/or 15.2-1414.3,
Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Board benefits shall include all applicable fringe benefits
available to other County employees, including health and dental insurance. Upon receipt of an
itemized report by the Deputy Clerk, Board Members shall be reimbursed up to $350.00 monthly
for in-County travel, while performing official duties related to their office. Board Members shall
not receive dedicated internet service at their residence. Upon County separation, Board Members
shall be able to purchase their assigned County-owned electronic devices for fair market value.
ARTICLE II. MEETINGS.
2.1. Regular Meetings. The Board shall meet regularly on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month
for a Work Session and a Business Meeting for the purpose of discharging their administrative and
legislative responsibilities. The start time and location of the Work Session and Business Meeting
shall be determined at the Board’s Reorganizational Meeting or identified in the Notice of the
same. The Board shall also be authorized to set other dates for Regular Meetings, and all other
Meetings, at the Reorganizational Meeting, or at any other appropriate time(s).
2.2. Parliamentary Procedure. All such Meetings shall be open to the public and shall be
conducted in an orderly fashion with the most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order being used
for parliamentary procedure.
2.3. Sergeant of Arms. The County’s Sheriff, or his/her designee, shall act as “Sergeant of
Arms” at all Board Meetings, and shall, when so directed by the Chairman, expel any person or
persons from such Meetings.
2.4. Meeting Seating. The Chairman shall sit in the middle of the dais, and all other seats shall
be selected by Board Members based on longevity of Board membership.
2.5. Agendas. Agendas shall be prepared by the Clerk and used at all Meetings. All items
requested to be placed on the Agenda shall be submitted in writing to the Clerk, or his/her designee,
ten (10) working days before the Meeting; however, Board Members may make oral requests. Any
items received after that time shall appear on the next Regular Meeting Agenda, unless a majority
of the Board present vote to place such items on the current Agenda.
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2.6. Meeting Order. The Meeting Order of all the Board’s Work Sessions and Business
Meetings shall be as follows:
(a) Work Session Meeting Order:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Agenda Items to be Added
Approval of Agenda Presentations
Staff, Committee, and/or Constitutional Officer Reports
Business Meeting Discussion Items
Closed Session (if any)
Return to Open Session and Closed Session Certification (if required)
Adjournment
(b) Business Meeting Order:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Items to be Added
Approval of Agenda Consent Agenda
Presentations
Hearing of the Citizens
Public Hearings
A. Zoning Public Hearings
B. Other Public Hearings
Unfinished Business
New Business
Matters from Work Session (if any)
Board Member Reports
County Administrator/County Attorney Reports
Adjournment
2.7. Presentations. All presentations to the Board shall be limited to a maximum of ten (10)
minutes.
2.8. Appointments. All non-Chairman appointments to boards, committees, and other entities
shall occur during the Board’s Business Meeting’s Consent Agenda Section, unless a Board
Member, following a second and an affirmative majority vote, removes the same to the Board’s
New Business Agenda Section for more discussion and/or potential action.
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2.9. Recognitions. The particular method of recognition (i.e., Certificate, Resolution, and/or
plaque) shall be governed by the Board’s Policy on Recognitions formally adopted on October 15,
2019, and made a part hereof.
2.10. Public Hearings. All Public Hearings on Business Meetings shall be conducted as follows:
Each person addressing the Board under a Public Hearing shall step up, give his/her name and
district, and/or his/her place of residency for non-County citizens, in an audible tone of voice for
the record, and, unless further time is granted by the Chairman, shall limit his/her address to three
(3) minutes; speakers for a group shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. Speakers shall conclude
their remarks at that time, unless the consent of the Board is affirmatively given to extend the
speakers allotted time. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any
individual member thereof. No person, other than the Board and the person having the floor, shall
be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or indirectly or through a Board Member,
without first being recognized by the Chairman. No question shall be asked a Board Member
except through the Chairman.
2.11. Hearing of the Citizens. All Hearing of the Citizens on Business Meetings shall be
conducted as follows: Each person addressing the Board under Hearing of the Citizens shall be a
resident or landowner of the County, or the registered agent of such resident or landowner. Each
person shall step up, give his/her name and district in an audible tone of voice for the record, and
unless further time is granted by the Chairman, shall limit his/her address to three (3) minutes. No
person shall be permitted to address the Board more than once during Hearing of the Citizens. All
remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any individual Member thereof.
Hearing of the Citizens shall last for a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes. Any individual that
is signed up to speak during said section who does not get the opportunity to do so because of the
time limit, shall be given speaking priority at the next Board Meeting.
2.12. Special Meetings. The Board may from time-to-time hold special, called, adjourned,
and/or informational meetings in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth.
2.13. Motions/Resolutions. Each oral Motion or Resolution shall be recorded by the Deputy
Clerk and may be read back to the whole Board by the Deputy Clerk, if so requested, before any
vote is taken.
2.14. Board Member Reports. Board Member Reports shall be used for individual Board
Members to share information with other Board Members and/or the public. No official action
may take place during Board Member Reports.
2.15. Closed Meetings. Closed Meetings of the Board shall be requested in the same manner as
prescribed in Section 2.5 or added as allowed by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
2.16. Quorum and Method of Voting. At any Board Meeting, a majority of the Supervisors
present shall constitute a quorum. A majority of the Board shall mean four (4). All questions
submitted to the Board for decision shall be determined by a viva voce vote or approved electronic
voting method of a majority of the Board present voting on any such question, unless otherwise
provided by law. The name of each Member voting and how he/she voted must be recorded. The
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Board has elected not to have a tie breaker as provided for by the Code of Virginia, and a tie vote
on any Motion shall be considered defeated as provided for in § 15.2-1420, Code of Virginia, 1950,
as amended. Each Board Member present when a question is put shall vote “yes” or “no.” No
Board Member shall be excused from voting, except on matters involving the consideration of
his/her own official conduct, where his/her own financial interests are involved, or where he/she
may have a conflict of interest, pursuant to the Virginia State and Local Government Conflict of
Interests Act.
2.17. Roll Call Procedure. Board Members shall either cast votes in District order on a rotating
basis, or simultaneously if using an approved electronic voting method. The Board Chairman shall
cast the last vote, unless using an approved electronic voting method.
2.18. Remote Participation in Board Meeting. As authorized by § 2.2-3708.2, Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, the Board shall allow the participation of Board Members in a Meeting through
electronic communication means from a remote location that is not open to the public subject to
complying with all parts of the following written policy:
(a) On or before the day of a Meeting, the Supervisor shall notify the Board Chairman
that the Supervisor is unable to attend the meeting due a personal matter, and the Supervisor shall
identify with specificity the nature of the personal matter, or the Supervisor shall notify the Board
Chairman that the Supervisor is unable to attend a meeting due to a temporary or permanent
disability or other medical condition that prevents the Supervisor’s physical attendance. The Board
shall record the specific nature of the personal matter or fact of temporary or permanent disability,
and the remote location from which the absent Supervisor participated in its minutes.
(b) If the absent Supervisor’s remote participation is disapproved because such
participation would violate the strict and uniform application of this written policy, such
disapproval shall be recorded in the Board’s Minutes.
(c) Such participation by the absent Supervisor shall be limited in each calendar year
to two (2) meetings.
(d) A quorum of the Board shall be physically assembled at the primary or central
meeting location.
(e) The Board shall arrange for the voice of the absent Supervisor to be heard by all
persons in attendance at the primary or central meeting location.
ARTICLE III. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
3.1. The Board may appoint a County Administrator who shall serve at the pleasure of the
Board. Once appointed, the County Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the
County and shall perform his/her duties in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth and
the policies of the County as established by the Board for that purpose.
ARTICLE IV. BOARD COMMITTEES.
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4.1. The Board Standing Committees shall be as follows:
(a) Finance/Insurance: To aid and advise in the preparation on the County Budget and
make recommendations concerning Fiscal Policy.
(b) Personnel: To review policies and practices and make recommendations regarding
the same.
(c) Property/Building: To view buildings and grounds and make recommendations
regarding the same.
(d) Legislative Committee: The Legislative Committee, in collaboration with the
County Attorney, shall review, propose changes, and maintain current revisions to the Board’s
Bylaws and Rules of Procedure; review, propose changes, and maintain current revisions to the
Board’s Policies and Procedures Manual; and review, propose changes, set public hearings for any
proposed changes, and maintain current revisions to the County Code.
4.2. At the Board’s Reorganizational Meeting, or at any other appropriate time(s), membership
to the above-Standing Committees and the following entities shall be appointed by the Board
Chairman for a specific term of office as determined by the Chairman:
(a) Computer/Radio/Telecommunications
(b) Board of Supervisors/School Joint Liaison
(c) Economic Development
(d) Solid Waste
(e) Naming Committee
(f) Dan River Business Development Center
(g) Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Facility Authority
(h) Fire and Rescue Commission (non-voting)
(i) Local Elected Officials
(j) Metropolitan Planning Organization
(k) Pittsylvania County Community Action Agency
(l) Pittsylvania County Planning Commission (non-voting)
(m) Roanoke River Basin Association
(n) SARA Title III/D-PC Local Emergency Planning
(o) Pittsylvania County Social Services Board (non-voting)
(p) Virginia Association of Counties Committee
(q) West Piedmont Planning District Commission
(r) Community Policy Management Team
(s) Staunton River Regional Facility Authority
(t) Tri-County Lake Advisory Committee
(u) Danville Utilities Commission
4.3. The Board may, from time-to-time, direct that the Board Chairman appoint other
committees for a specific purpose with a limited duration.
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4.4. The Board Chairman shall be authorized to temporarily participate, including voting, in
any committee for the purpose of creating a quorum.
4.5. The Board and/or Board Chairman shall be authorized, to the extent allowed by law, to
remove any of its/his appointee(s) to any committee or other entity.
4.6. The Board shall strive to require all potential committee or other entity appointees to
submit a letter of interest, resume, and/or application prior to appointment.
4.7. The Board shall strive to create a uniform stipend policy for all appointed committees and
other entities.
ARTICLE V. CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS TO LIE OVER.
5.1. No Ordinance or Resolution imposing taxes or appropriating money from General Fund
balances, not included in the adopted Budget, in excess of $50,000, shall be passed until after ten
(10) days from the introduction thereof. This shall not restrict the appropriation of State, Federal,
or other funds not in the current General Fund balances.
ARTICLE VI. RECORDATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
6.1. Every Resolution upon its final passage shall be recorded in a book kept for that purpose
and shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairman and the County Administrator.
6.2. Every Resolution shall be authenticated and recorded in the same manner as in 6.1 above.
6.3. Every Motion appropriating funds or adopting an Ordinance shall be by Roll Call vote.
6.4. Every Ordinance passed by the Board shall be incorporated into the County Code.
ARTICLE VII. AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTIONS.
7.1. Amendments to these Bylaws and Rules of Procedure may be made at any Board Meeting
by a majority vote of the Board present, after a notice of intent to amend has been given to each
Board member not less than ten (10) days prior to such Meeting.
7.2. Adoption of the Bylaws and Rules of Procedures shall be by simple majority vote of the
Board present and shall be in force and effect on the day after their passage.
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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CODE OF ETHICS
Preamble
County citizens and businesses are entitled to have fair, ethical, and accountable local government,
which has earned the public’s full confidence for integrity. The effective functioning of democratic
government requires that public officials, both elected and appointed, comply with both the letter
and spirit of the laws and policies affecting the operations of government; that public officials be
independent, impartial, and fair in their judgment and actions; that public office be used for the
public good, not for personal gain; and that public deliberations and processes be conducted
openly, unless legally confidential, in an atmosphere of respect and civility.
To this end, the Board has adopted this Code of Ethics for Board Members and for Members of
the County’s boards, commissions, and committees (collectively “Members”), to assure public
confidence in the integrity of local government and its effective and fair operation.
1. Act in the Public Interest. Recognizing that stewardship of the public interest must be their
primary concern, Members will work for the common good of the people of County and not for
any private or personal interest, and they will assure fair and equitable treatment of all persons,
claims, and transactions coming before the Board, boards, commissions, and committees.
2. Comply with the Law. Members shall comply with the laws of the nation, the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and the County in the performance of their public duties. These laws
include but are not limited to, the United States and Virginia Constitutions; the County Code; laws
pertaining to conflicts of interest, election campaigns, financial disclosures, employer restrictions,
and open processes of government; and County ordinances and policies.
3. Conduct of Members. The professional and personal conduct of Members must be beyond
reproach and avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Members shall refrain from abusive
conduct, personal charges, or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of other Board
Members, boards, commissions, and committees, County Staff, or public.
4. Respect for Process. Members shall perform their duties in accordance with the processes
and rules of order established by the Board and boards, committees, and commissions, and
commissions governing the deliberation of public policy issues, meaningful involvement of the
public, and implementation of policy decisions of the Board by County Staff.
5. Conduct of Public Meetings. Members shall prepare themselves for public issues; listen
courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body; and focus on the business at
hand. They shall refrain from interrupting other speakers; making personal comments not germane
to the business of the body; or otherwise interfering with the orderly conduct of meetings.
6. Decisions Based on Merit. Members shall base their decisions on the merits and substance
of the matter at hand, rather than on unrelated considerations.
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7. Communication. Members shall publicly share substantive information that is relevant to
a matter under consideration by the Board or boards, committees, and commissions, which they
may have received from sources outside of the public decision-making process.
8. Conflict of Interest. To assure their independence and impartiality on behalf of the
common good, Members shall not use their official positions to influence government decisions
to which they have a material financial interest and shall disclose any substantial organizational
responsibility or personal or business relationship to the parties in any matter coming before them.
This paragraph is not intended to unduly restrict Members who have minor business or
professional dealings with clients whose matters come before them.
9. Gifts and Favors. A Member should never accept for himself or herself or for family
members, favors, or benefits under circumstances which might be construed by reasonable persons
as influencing the performance of governmental duties.
10. Confidential Information. Members shall respect the confidentiality of information
concerning the property, personnel, or affairs of the County. They shall neither disclose
confidential information without proper legal authorization, nor use such information to advance
their personal, financial, or other private interests.
11. Use of Public Resources. Members shall not use public resources that are not available to
the public in general, such as County Staff time, equipment, supplies, or facilities, for private gain
or personal purposes.
12. Representation of Private Interests. In keeping with their role as stewards of the public
interest, Board Members shall not appear on behalf of the private interests of third-parties before
the Board or any board, committee, commission, or proceeding of the County, nor shall Members
of boards, committees, or commissions appear before their own bodies or before the Board on
behalf of the private interests of third-parties on matters related to the areas of service of their
bodies.
13. Advocacy. Members shall represent the official policies of the Board, boards,
commissions, or committees to the best of their ability when designated as delegates for this
purpose. When representing their individual opinions and positions, Members shall explicitly state
they do not represent their body or the County, nor will they allow the influence/inference that they
do.
14. Policy Role of Members. The Board determines the policies of the County with the advice,
information, and analysis provided by the public, boards, commissions, committees, and County
Staff. The Board delegates authority for the administration of the County to the County
Administrator. Therefore, Members shall not interfere with the administrative functions of the
County or the professional duties of County Staff; nor, shall they impair the ability of County Staff
to implement Board policy decisions. Inquiries to County Staff shall be made through the County
Administrator or the appropriate Department Manager or Director.
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15. Independence of Board and Commissions. Because of the value of the independent advice
of boards, committees, and commissions to the public decision-making process, Board Members
shall refrain from using their positions to unduly influence the deliberations or outcomes of board,
committee, or commission proceedings.
16. Positive Workplace Environment. Members shall support the maintenance of a positive
and constructive workplace environment for County employees and for citizens and businesses
dealing with the County. Members shall recognize their special role in dealings with County
employees and in no way create the perception of inappropriate direction to County Staff.
17. Implementation. As an expression of the standards of conduct for Members expected by
the County, this Code of Ethics is intended to be self-enforcing. Therefore, it becomes most
effective when members are thoroughly familiar with and embrace its provisions. For this reason,
ethical standards shall be included in the regular orientations for Board candidates, applicants to
boards, committees, commissions, and newly elected and appointed officials. Members entering
office shall sign a Statement affirming they have read and understood the Code of Ethics.
Additionally, the Board, boards, committees, and commissions, shall annually review the Code of
Ethics and the Board shall consider recommendations from boards, committees, and commissions
to update it as necessary.
18. Compliance and Enforcement. This Code of Ethics expresses standards of ethical conduct
expected of Board Member, boards, committees, and commissions. Members themselves have the
primary responsibility to ensure that ethical standards are understood and met, and that the public
can continue to have confidence in the integrity of government. The Chairs of boards, committees,
and commissions and the Boad Chairman have the additional responsibility to intervene when
actions of Members that appear to be in violation of the Code of Ethics are brought to their
attention. The Board may impose sanctions on Members whose conduct does not comply with the
County’s ethical standards, such as public or private reprimand, formal censure, loss of seniority
or committee assignment, or budget restrictions. Where allowed by law, the Board also may
remove members of Board-appointed boards, committees, and commissions from office. A
violation of this Code of Ethics shall not be considered a basis for challenging the validity of a
Board, board, committee, or commissions’ decision.
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MODEL OF EXCELLENCE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
MEMBER STATEMENT
As a Member of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, or of a Pittsylvania County board,
committee, or commission, I, the undersigned, agree to uphold the Code of Ethics for elected and
appointed officials adopted by the Board of Supervisors and conduct myself by the following
model of excellence. I will:
• Recognize the worth of individual Members and appreciate their individual talents, perspectives,
and contributions;
• Help create an atmosphere of respect and civility where individual Members, County Staff, and
the public are free to express their ideas and work to their full potential;
• Conduct my personal and public affairs with honesty, integrity, fairness, and respect for others;
• Respect the dignity and privacy of individuals and organizations;
• Keep the common good as my highest purpose and focus on achieving constructive solutions for
the public benefit;
• Avoid and discourage conduct which is divisive or harmful to the best interests of Pittsylvania
County; and
• Treat all people with whom I interact in the manner I wish to be treated.
I affirm that I have read and understand the Pittsylvania County Code of Ethics.
Signature: ___________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________
Name (printed): ________________________________________________
Office(s) held: _______________________________________________________
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8.a.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Closed Session
Agenda Title: Closed Session - Economic Development Update
Staff Contact(s): Matthew Rowe
Agenda Date: January 16, 2024 Item Number: 8.a.
Attachment(s): None
Reviewed By:
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)
Subject Matters: Projects 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Purpose: General Economic Development Projects
Update/Discussion on Unannouced Industries/Businesses
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8.b.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Closed Session
Agenda Title: Closed Session - Legal
Staff Contact(s): Vaden Hunt
Agenda Date: January 16, 2024 Item Number: 8.b.
Attachment(s): None
Reviewed By:
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 Matters: Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service
Agreement; Potential Gaines/Terry Delinquent Taxes
Reimbursement
Purpose: Consultation with Legal Counsel/Legal Advice
and Discussion Regarding the Same
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8.c.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Closed Session
Agenda Title: Closed Session - Potential Land Acquisition
Staff Contact(s): Chris Adcock
Agenda Date: January 16, 2024 Item Number: 8.c.
Attachment(s): None
Reviewed By:
Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public
purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in
an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating
strategy of the public body.
(1) Legal Authority: Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(3)
Subject Matter: Potential Real Property Acquisition for Public Purpose
(Hurt Property)
Purpose: Review/Discussion Regarding the Same
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9.a.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Action Item
Agenda Title: Closed Session Certification
Staff Contact(s): Kaylyn McCluster
Agenda Date: January 16, 2024 Item Number: 9.a.
Attachment(s): None
Reviewed By:
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’
CLOSED MEETING CERTIFICATION
BE IT RESOLVED that at the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors’
(“Board”) Work Session on January 16, 2024, 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
Kenneth L. Bowman Yes/No
Timothy W. Dudley Yes/No
Eddie L. Hite, Jr. Yes/No
William V. ("Vic") Ingram Yes/No
Murray W. Whittle Yes/No
Robert M. Tucker, Jr. Yes/No
Darrell W. Dalton Yes/No
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