06-18-2024 Business Meeting - FINAL
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’
BUSINESS MEETING
June 18, 2024
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' ("Board") Business Meeting
was held on June 18, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia
24531.
CALL TO ORDER
Dalton called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
The following Board Members were present:
Darrell W. Dalton - Callands-Gretna District
Robert M. Tucker, Jr. - Banister District
Kenneth L. Bowman - Chatham-Blairs District
Timothy W. Dudley - Staunton River District
Eddie L. Hite, Jr. - Dan River District
William V. (“Vic”) Ingram - Tunstall District
Murray W. Whittle - Westover District
ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA
Motion to add the following items to the Agenda:
• EMS Billing as item 7q;
• PCC Section 6-6 Revisions as item 13a;
• Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Designation as item 13b; and
• Interim County Administrator as item 13c.
RESULT: 7-0 (Approve)
MOVER: Dudley
SECONDER: Tucker
AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve Agenda as amended.
RESULT: 7-0 (Approve)
MOVER: Ingram
SECONDER: Bowman
AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve Consent Agenda with addition.
RESULT: 7-0 (Approve)
MOVER: Tucker
SECONDER: Hite
AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
a. Board Meeting Minutes Approval
b. County's 2024 May Bill List Approval
c. Resolution # 2024-06-01 Adoption (VDOT FY 25/26 - 29/30 Secondary Six (6)-Year Plan)
d. Resolution # 2024-06-02 Adoption (Honoring Reverend Abernathy's Retirement)
e. Resolution # 2024-06-03 Adoption (Kaylyn M. McCluster; VMCA Clerk of the Year)
f. Dominion Energy Right-of-Way Easement Approval (1180 U.S. Highway 29; Chatham,
Virginia)
g. FY 2025 Fire and Rescue Service Agreement Approval
h. Fire and Rescue Reserve Fund Disbursement Approval (Brosville Brush Truck
Transmission Replacement)
i. Resolution # 2024-06-04 Adoption (School Capital Improvements Reimbursement
Authorization)
j. Updated TLAC Cooperative Agreement Approval
k. DSS Janitorial Services Agreement Authorization
l. Commonwealth’s Attorney Case Management Software Agreement Approval
m. Solid Waste Freightliner 114SD Plus Purchase Authorization
n. Reappointment: DPCS (Chatham-Blairs District); (Rufus Fuller)
o. Reappointment: Library Board (Tunstall District); (Debra Turner)
p. Reappointment: Planning Commission (Callands-Gretna District); (Janet Mease)
q. EMS Billing
PRESENTATIONS
The Board presented Resolution #2024-06-03 honoring McCluster for receiving the Clerk of the
Year Award, and Resolution #2024-06-02 in recognition of Reverend David Abernathy's
retirement.
HEARING OF THE CITIZENS
Willie Fitzgerald, Banister District, expressed his concerns about the condition of Route 640 and
emphasized the need for repairs.
Wayne Robertson, Chatham-Blairs District, voiced his concerns about the proposed jail, offering
suggestions to prevent its construction. He also raised issues regarding school safety in the area.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rezoning Public Hearings
1. Case R-24-006: Frank Tice; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision
District, to A-1, Agricultural District. The Planning Commission recommended by a 6-0 vote,
with no opposition, that the Petitioner's request be granted (Supervisor Tucker).
In Case R-24-006, Frank Tice (“Petitioner”) has petitioned to rezone 2.99 acres from R-1,
Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (to allow for an accessory
structure to be placed on the property). The subject property is located on State Road 796/Coleman
Road, in the Banister Election District, and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN # 2498-53-1013. Once
the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code § 35-178 are
permitted. On May 7, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended, by a 6-0 vote, with no
opposition, that the Petitioner's request be granted.
Dalton opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 PM. Frank Tice was present to represent the Petition.
No one signed up to speak and Dalton closed the Public Hearing at 7:30 PM.
Motion approving the rezoning of 2.99 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District,
to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for the placement of an accessory structure on the property.
RESULT: 7-0 (Approve)
MOVER: Tucker
SECONDER: Dudley
AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Case R-24-008 Sharolli, Inc.; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision
District, to B-2, Business District, General. The Planning Commission recommended by a 6-
0 vote, with no opposition, that the petitioner's request be granted (Supervisor Tucker).
In Case R-24-008, Sharolli, Inc. (“Petitioner”), has petitioned to rezone 0.89 acres from R-1,
Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (to allow the property
to be used for the sales, service, and repair of automobiles). The subject property is located on U.S.
Highway 29 Business, in the Banister Election District, and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN #
2329-44-1326. Once the property is rezoned to B-2, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code
§ 35-365 are permitted. On May 7, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended, by a 6-0 vote,
with no opposition, that the Petitioners' request be granted.
Dalton opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 PM. Linda Sharolli was present to represent the Petition.
No one signed up to speak and Dalton closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 PM.
Motion approving the rezoning of 0.89 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District,
to B-2, Business District, General, to allow the property to be used for the sales, service, and repair
of automobiles.
RESULT: 7-0 (Approve)
MOVER: Tucker
SECONDER: Dudley
AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Case R-23-017: Gwendolyn Averett; Rezoning from RC-1, Residential Combined
Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General. The Planning Commission
recommended by a 6-0 vote, with opposition, that the Petitioner's request be granted with the
proffers offered by the applicant (Supervisor Hite).
In Case R-23-017, Gwendolyn Averett (“Petitioner”) has petitioned to rezone 1.80 acres from RC-
1, Residential Combined Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (to allow a daycare
facility to be operated on the property). The subject property is located on State Road 732/Little
Creek Road, in the Dan River Election District, and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN # 2338-33-
4895. Once the property is rezoned to B-2, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code § 35-365
are permitted. On May 7, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended, by a 6-0 vote, with
opposition, that the Petitioner's request be granted, with the proffers offered by the Petitioner.
Dalton opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 PM. Darrell and Gwendolyn Averett were present to
represent the Petition. No one signed up to speak and Dalton closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 PM.
Motion approving the rezoning of 1.80 acres from RC-1, Residential Combined Subdivision
District, to B-2, Business District, General, with the proffers submitted by the Petitioner.
RESULT: 7-0 (Approve)
MOVER: Hite
SECONDER: Tucker
AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
MATTERS FROM WORK SESSION
a. PCC Section 6-6 Revisions
Motion authorizing County Staff to advertise a Public Hearing at the Board’s July Business Meeting
for the following potential changes to Pittsylvania County Code Section 6-6:
(1) increase of the income threshold to $35,000;
(2) increase of net worth threshold to $70,000; and
(3) increase to the exemption maximum to $600.
RESULT: 7-0 (Approve)
MOVER: Tucker
SECONDER: Hite
AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
b. Clerk to the Board Designation
Motion designating McCluster as Board Clerk per Virginia Code § 15.2-1538.
RESULT: 7-0 (Approve)
MOVER: Ingram
SECONDER: Tucker
AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
c. Interim County Administrator
Motion appointing Shorter as Interim County Administrator, effective July 1, 2024, for a period of
6 months, at a salary $75,000 over his current salary as County Treasurer. The Board intends to
conduct a comprehensive search for a permanent County Administrator during Shorter’s tenure as
Interim County Administrator.
RESULT: 5-2 (Approve)
MOVER: Ingram
SECONDER: Whittle
AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Hite, Ingram, Whittle
NAYS: Bowman, Dudley
ABSTAIN: None
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
• Hite mentioned he attended a community meeting with Anchorstone Development, where
concerns were addressed and questions were answered, and he expressed his appreciation
for the opportunity. He also highlighted the celebration of Juneteenth, urging everyone to
remember their ancestors and the challenges they faced. Hite emphasized the importance
of being grateful every day for the freedoms we enjoy.
• Tucker thanked the Board for a wonderful meeting and extended his congratulations to
McCluster and Abernathy for their well-deserved recognitions. He echoed Hite's
sentiments about Juneteenth, highlighting its significance as the day African Americans
were finally informed of their freedom. Tucker shared that Chuck Angier texted to explain
his absence, noting that he is volunteering at the polls. Tucker thanked all the poll
volunteers for their dedication and time, ensuring that our voices continue to be heard.
• Dudley thanked everyone for the cards, texts, flowers, and heartfelt messages he received
during the loss of his father. He mentioned receiving a text from Angier about volunteering
at the polls and praised Angier for his active involvement in the Board's meetings, noting
that he is such a great asset to the County. Dudley also thanked Vanessa and Jim Scearce
for reaching out during his father's passing and asked everyone to keep McFarland in their
thoughts following the recent loss of her son.
• Ingram highlighted that June is designated as "Move Over Month," emphasizing the critical
importance of moving into the left lane when approaching any law enforcement officer on
the road. He attended the Celebration of Life organized by Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer,
reminding everyone of the valuable services they provide to cancer patients in the County.
Ingram asked everyone to keep McFarland and her family in their thoughts. He also
extended a warm welcome and expressed his gratitude to Shorter for accepting the Interim
County Administrator position. Lastly, he thanked Abernathy for his years of dedicated
service and congratulated McCluster for her achievements.
• Bowman also requested prayers for McFarland and her family. He extended his
congratulations to McCluster and acknowledged Delegate Phillips for attending and
presenting a plaque to Abernathy in honor of his retirement. Bowman reported his
attendance at the WPPDC meeting, the Chamber annual awards banquet, and the MPO
meeting, which he attended virtually. He noted that the first Beautification Committee
meeting was held last night at the Chatham Library, with the next meeting scheduled for
July 16, 2024, at the same location. Additionally, he expressed his gratitude to the citizens
for fulfilling their civic duties by volunteering at the polls and voting.
• Whittle thanked everyone for coming out and thanked Shorter for stepping up to the plate.
He also thanked County Staff for their hard work and dedication, and he wished everyone
a happy July 4th.
• Dalton thanked everyone for attending and shared his appreciation to County Staff for their
hard work and dedication. He requested that we keep Dudley and McFarland in our
thoughts and prayers. Dalton also thanked McCluster and Abernathy. He mentioned that
he had recently attended an event hosted by the Smith Mountain Lake Association, where
they were educating attendees on water safety, and he concluded by wishing everyone a
happy July 4th.
ADJOURNMENT
Dalton adjourned the Meeting at 7:56 PM.
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Darrell W. Dalton, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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Kaylyn M. McCluster, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors