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03-19-2024 Business Meeting - FINAL PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ BUSINESS MEETING March 19, 2024 VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' ("Board") Business Meeting was held on March 19, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia 24531. CALL TO ORDER (7:00 PM) 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 revise the Agenda as follows: -Remove items 7(j) and 7(k) from the Agenda, and add the following items under Matters from Work Session: • Old Callands Post Office Rehabilitation Project as item 13(a) • Beautification Committee Reinstatement as item 13(b) • Certified Crime Prevention Communities Program Participation as item 13(c) RESULT: 7-0 (Approve) MOVER: Dudley SECONDER: Bowman 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: Tucker SECONDER: Ingram AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve Consent Agenda. RESULT: 7-0 (Approve) MOVER: Dudley SECONDER: Tucker AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None a. Board Meeting Minutes Approval b. County's 2024 February Bill List Approval c. Appointment: FRC (Southwest Quadrant); (Steven Stallings) d. Appointment: FRC (Northwest Quadrant); (Kermit King) e. Earth Day County Landfill Tipping Fee Waiver Approval f. Notice of Intent to Commence VDOT Road Abandonment Process for Unopened Road Adjacent to 777 Jasper Wood Road, Hurt, Virginia g. Reappointment: Planning Commission (Westover); (Fred Webb) h. Appointment: IDA (Westover District); (Michael Adkins) i. Certificate of Excellence Approval (Trinity Aherron) j. Certificate of Recognition Approval (New Prospect Baptist Church 175-Year Anniversary; Supervisor Dudley) k. FY 2024 Budget Amendments Approval (Workforce Investment Board Grants; Library- Memorial Gifts Fund) ITEMS REMOVED FROM AGENDA a. Certificate of Excellence Approval (Tunstall Volleyball) b. Certificate of Excellence Approval (Paige Echols); (Tunstall Volleyball Coach of the Year) PRESENTATIONS The Board presented a Certificate to New Prospect Baptist Church in recognition of its 175-year Anniversary. The Board presented a Certificate of Excellence to Trinity Aherron for her outstanding bravery and heroism displayed on January 24, 2024, as she rushed to provide the Heimlich Maneuver to a fellow patron at Los Tres Magueyes, ultimately saving her life. HEARING OF THE CITIZENS Brenda Bowman, Chatham-Blairs District, gave background information regarding the Rt 41 Study that is being conducted. Jim Scearce, Westover District, shared his thoughts regarding the Board's Legislative Committee that was held earlier in the month, and the discussion regarding the "Hearing of the Citizens.” Wayne Roberson, Chatham-Blairs District, shared his opposition to construction of the new jail. Vanessa Scearce, Westover District, stated her opposition to the new property tax rate. Frank Fox, Chatham-Blairs District, shared his disappointment in the budget process and how it was prepared. He also shared information about recalls. Matthew Wade, Dan River District, spoke on Public Safety in the County and thanked them for the outstanding job they do and service they provide. He requested that Public Safety be supported, because it is needed. David Willis, Tunstall District, shared his opposition to the proposed tax rate and stated all the land in the County just looks like money. Jane Kendrick, Tunstall District, addressed the citizens of the County regarding a threatened species in the County, referencing the First Amendment Right to free speech. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning Public Hearings 1. Case R-24-002: New Testament Baptist Church; Rezoning from B-1, Business District, Limited, to R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District. The Planning Commission recommended by a 6-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioner's request be granted. (Supervisor Whittle) In Case R-24-002, New Testament Baptist Church (“Petitioner”) has petitioned to rezone 0.344 acres from B-1, Business District, Limited, to R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District (to allow the property to be consolidated with an adjacent parcel zoned R-1). The subject property is located on State Road 740/Iris Lane, in the Westover Election District, and shown on the Tax Maps as part of GPIN # 2319-62-8017. Once the property is rezoned to R-1, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code § 35-222 are permitted. On February 6, 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 7:56 PM. Mr. Dishman was present to represent the Petition. No one signed up to speak and Dalton closed the Public Hearing at 7:57 PM. Motion to approve the rezoning of 0.344 acres from B-1, Business District, Limited, to R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to allow property lines to be redrawn. RESULT: 7-0 (Approve) MOVER: Whittle SECONDER: Dudley AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None MATTERS FROM WORK SESSION a. Old Callands Post Office Rehabilitation Project Motion instructing County Staff to review the County’s Budget related to funding to maintain/rehabilitate the County’s historic buildings referenced in tonight’s Work Session, create a project prioritization list, Budget and project timeline, and bring the same back to the Board for approval. RESULT: 7-0 (Approve) MOVER: Ingram SECONDER: Bowman AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None b. Beautification Committee Reinstatement Motion instructing County Staff to take steps to reinstitute the Beautification Committee and report back on the same to the Board with specifics. RESULT: 7-0 (Approve) MOVER: Bowman SECONDER: Whittle AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None c. Certified Crime Prevention Communities Program Participation Motion to adopt the Resolution of participation for the County/Sheriff to participate in the Certified Crime Prevention Community Program RESULT: 7-0 (Approve) MOVER: Tucker SECONDER: Dudley AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None BOARD MEMBER REPORTS • Tucker thanked everyone for coming out and thanked County Staff for their behind-the- scenes work. • Dudley thanked everyone for coming out and thanked County Saff. He also recognized his father celebrating his 91st birthday yesterday. • Ingram stated that on April 13th, the Karen Johnston Bridge-to-Bridge fundraiser will be happening, and anyone can register online. He wished everyone a Happy Easter. • Bowman shared that there would be a Community Meeting on March 25, 20254, at 5:30 PM at the Mt. Hermon Fire Department regarding the VDOT study and an update about the Rt. 41 Franklin Turnpike study. He attended the Blairs Volunteer Fire Department banquet, RIFA, Chatham Town Council, presentation by Caesars. Bowman will be attending God's Pit Crew banquet this Saturday, and he attended the WPPDC Meeting, and he also hosted a meeting with the Chatham-Blairs District appointees. He stated he also toured the industrial parks, and he attended GIS training. He thanked everyone for attending the meeting and told Wayne Robertson to give him a call. • Whittle thanked everyone for coming out to the Meeting and for their input, he thanked County Staff, and he wished everyone a Happy Easter. • Dalton thanked everyone for coming out and he thanked County Staff. He recognized New Prospect Baptist Church and Trinity Aherron, and stated he attended the Blairs banquet and also attended the Gretna Fire and Rescue fundraiser. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS Turille stated Earth Day is April 27, 2024, and encouraged all to attend the County’s related events. He stated he is listening to concerns about the Budget and urged citizens to call him as he welcomes any questions. ADJOURNMENT Dalton adjourned the Meeting at 8:11 PM.