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04-16-2024 Business Meeting Agenda Packet BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 7:00 PM Board Meeting Room 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham,Virginia 24531 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER (7:00 PM) 2. ROLL CALL 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE ADDED 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 7. CONSENT AGENDA a. Board Meeting Minutes Approval (Staff Contact: Kaylyn McCluster) b. County's 2024 March Bill List Approval (Staff Contact: Kim VanDerHyde) c. Resolution # 2024-04-02 Adoption Ratification (Sheriff’s CCPCP Notice of Participation Resolution) (Staff Contact: Kaylyn McCluster) d. Camp 15 Items Surplus Declaration/Green Rock Correctional Center Gift Authorization (Staff Contact: Chris Adcock) e. Certificate of Recognition (105th Birthday; Ressie Tarpley Keen) (Staff Contact: Robert Tucker, Darrell Dalton) f. Resolution # 2024-04-03 Adoption (Sargent Major Jeffrey Fitzgerald's U.S. Army National Guard Retirement) (Staff Contact: Robert Tucker) g. Grant Approvals and Appropriations (WIB; Pet Center; Opioid Abatement Authority) (Staff Contact: Kim VanDerHyde) 8. PRESENTATIONS a. General Presentations (Board of Supervisors) (Staff Contact: Kaylyn McCluster) 9. HEARING OF THE CITIZENS Each person addressing the Board under Hearing of the Citizens shall be a resident or land owner of the County, or the registered agent of such resident or land owner. 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 aforementioned time limit, shall be given speaking priority at the next Board meeting. Absent Chairman’s approval, no person shall be able to speak who has not signed up. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Rezoning Public Hearings Pursuant to Article V, Division 6, of the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance, the Board of Supervisors have been empowered to hear and decide specific zoning issues and zoning map changes in support of said Ordinance. In accomplishing this important task, the Board is responsible for promoting the health, safety, and general public welfare of the citizens of Pittsylvania County. The Board must ensure that all of its decisions and regulations be directed to these goals and that each be consistent with the environment, the comprehensive plan, and in the best interest of Pittsylvania County, its citizens, and its posterity. 1. Case R-23-017: Gwendolyn Averett; Rezoning from RC-1, Residential Combined Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (Supervisor Hite) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) 2. Case R-24-004: Austina Gibson; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Chairman Dalton) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. MATTERS FROM WORK SESSION (IF ANY) 14. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 15. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS 16. ADJOURNMENT 7.a. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Action Item Agenda Title: Board Meeting Minutes Approval Staff Contact(s): Kaylyn McCluster Agenda Date: April 16, 2024 Item Number: 7.a. Attachment(s): 1. 03-12-2024 Called Meeting - Budget Presentation - DRAFT 2. 03-19-2024 Work Session - DRAFT 3. 03-19-2024 Business Meeting - DRAFT 4. 03-28-2024 Called Meeting - Budget Public Hearings - DRAFT 5. 04-02-2024 Called Meeting - Budget Workshop - DRAFT 6. 04-04-2024 Called Meeting - Budget Approval - DRAFT Reviewed By: SUMMARY: For the Board's review and consideration, attached are the following Board Meeting Minutes: (1) 3/12/24; Called Meeting (Budget Presentation); (2) 3/19/24; Work Session; (3) 3/19/24; Business Meeting; (4) 3/28/24; Called Meeting (Budget Public Hearings); (5) 4/2/24; Called Meeting (Budget Workshop); and (6) 4/4/24; Called Meeting (Budget Approval). FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. 1 RECOMMENDATION: County Staff recommends the Board approve the attached Board Meeting Minutes. MOTION: "I make a Motion approving the attached Board Meeting Minutes." 2 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ SPECIAL MEETING (BUDGET PRESENTATION) March 12, 2024 VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors’ (“Board”) Special Meeting was held on March 12, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia 24531. CALL TO ORDER (4:00 PM) Dalton called the Meeting to Order at 4:00 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 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 NEW BUSINESS a. FY 25 County Budget Presentation Turille presented the FY 25 County Budget. He stated that the proposed County Budget is 2.7% more than the FY2024 County Budget, due primarily to the addition of the new 1% Sales Tax Revenue for Schools. The core General Fund Budget is an increase over this year’s Budget by 10%. The largest increases are for Sheriff/Corrections and Detention ($1,129,206), Volunteer Fire Departments ($836,707), School Board Transfer ($2,535,639) and Capital Improvement Fund Transfer ($2,452,360). Fire & Rescue receives an additional $669,000 in capital outlay this year. The increase is supported by increased real estate values, resulting from the recent reassessment. The increase allows to adjust the tax rate down from 62¢ to 59¢, to offer some tax rate reduction, while providing the quality of services expected of us by County citizens. No other changes to fees or tax rates are in this Budget. Turille also recommended the Board authorize advertisement of said Budget to stay on schedule with the Budget calendar. Turille and Van Der Hyde reviewed 3 Budget challenges, FY25 revenue projections, items funded with the 59¢ real estate tax rate, the CIP Budget, and additional Budget updates. The full presentation can be found on the County's website at www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov. b. FY 25 County Budget Public Hearing Advertisement Authorization Recommendation After the Budget Presentation, the Board authorized County Staff to advertise the County Budget, School Budget, and Tax Rate Public Hearings for March 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Motion to authorize advertisement of the FY 25 County Budget as presented. RESULT: 7-0 (Approve) MOVER: Tucker SECONDER: Hite AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ADJOURNMENT Dalton adjourned the Meeting at 4:37 PM. 4 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ WORK SESSION March 19, 2024 VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' ("Board") Work Session was held on March 19, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia 24531. CALL TO ORDER (4:00 PM) Dalton called the Meeting to Order at 4:00 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 Eddie L. Hite, Jr. - Dan River District William V. (“Vic”) Ingram - Tunstall District Murray W. Whittle - Westover District Timothy W. Dudley, Staunton River District, joined the Meeting at 4:05 PM. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE ADDED Motion to add Certified Crime Prevention Communities Program Discussion to the Agenda as item 6(e). RESULT: 6-0 (Approved) MOVER: Tucker SECONDER: Ingram AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve Agenda. RESULT: 6-0 (Approved) MOVER: Ingram SECONDER: Hite AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None PRESENTATIONS 5 a. Old Calland's Post Office Rehabilitation Project Update Presentation Neil Martin addressed the rehabilitation needs of the Old Calland's Post Office. He stated there is plaster coming apart and a crack in the roof of the old Courthouse, as well as the steps, front porch, roof, small porch, and other items that need repairs. These repairs must be completed in a certain way due to these properties being Historical Sites. There was consensus of the Board to instruct County Staff to review the County's Budget related to funding to maintain/rehabilitate these historic buildings, and to add this item to the March Business Meeting Agenda. STAFF.COMMITTEE, AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER REPORTS a. County Tax Relief Programs for the Elderly, Disabled, and/or Disabled Veterans Review/Update Coard reviewed the County’s Tax Relief Programs. She stated that currently there are approximately 300 people in the Veteran's Program and 325 in the Elderly/Disabled Indigent Tax Relief Program. There are qualifications that must be met to apply for tax relief for the elderly, and there is an application that must be filled out every year, and it is due to the Commissioner of the Revenue's Office by February 15th of each year. This Program is income based, and currently, income cannot be over $25,000. The relief is applied to the primary residence and one (1) acre of land. Veteran's can apply anytime during the year for the Veteran's program. There is an application for this program as well, but there is no deadline for when it must be completed. There was discussion from the Board regarding the income limit and wanting to talk about potentially revising this in the future. b. Potential Beautification Committee Reinstatement Discussion Bowman recommended the Board reinstate the Beautification Committee to assist with litter clean up, as well as many other things. The Committee would be comprised of seven (7) members, one (1) from each District, and appointed by the Board. There was consensus of the Board to add this item to the March Business Meeting Agenda, and to instruct County Staff to take the appropriate steps to reinstitute the Beautification Committee and report back to the Board with specifics. Dalton also recommended Bowman be the Board liaison on the Committee. c. VDOT Smart Scale County Projects Update/Discussion of Potential Future County Smart Scale Projects Ragsdale reviewed the current VDOT Smart Scale County Projects and the process in which related projects are screened, selected, and funded. Potential projects are the Berry Hill Interchange (submitted by the MPO) and the 41/Franklin Turnpike Improvements. Her presentation can be found on the County's website at www.pittsylvaniacountyva.gov. d. Towns/County Economic Development Summit Discussion Turille discussed with the Board the potential of scheduling a future Economic Development Summit between the Towns in the County and the County. He stated after attending a recent Chatham First meeting, meeting with the IDA, area Business Leaders, the Mayors of Chatham and Hurt, the Chamber of Commerce and CEOs of area businesses, it is clear to him that there are numerous individuals, entities, Towns, and organizations working on multiple economic 6 development projects within Pittsylvania County. He proposed to begin a quarterly Economic Development Summit, where County can get updates on the region’s visions, projects, goals, strategies, issues, and challenges, workforce development progress, infrastructure needs, new grants, and begin communicating collaboratively to achieve economic and community development, benefiting the whole County, rather than in isolation. Turille believes a concerted effort will accelerate and improve our efforts to build community, create jobs and wealth in the County, and help to achieve more grants and new funding opportunities. No final Board action on this item occurred. e. Certified Crime Prevention Communities Program Sheriff Taylor briefed the Board on the Certified Crime Prevention Communities Program and reviewed the benefits to the community. Benefits include sending a clear signal to criminals that criminal behavior will not be tolerated, gives a community preference in the State criminal justice grant application process, the designation can be used as a marketing tool to attract families, tourists, businesses, conference planners, and others interested in finding a safe location in which to live and work, the designation can be used to seek premium reductions from insurance companies for policyholders living in a certified community, and the designation can enhance the professionalism of a City or County management and local law enforcement agencies by showing that the locality can meet rigorous standards related to community safety. There was consensus of the Board to add to the March Business Meeting Agenda to adopt the Resolution of Participation for the County/Sheriff to participate in the Certified Crime Prevention Community Program. BUSINESS MEETING DISCUSSION Hunt reviewed the items that would be added to the night's Business Meeting Agenda as follows: -Historical Building Maintenance -Re-establishment of the Beautification Committee -Certified Crime Prevention Communities Program CLOSED SESSION Motion to enter Closed Session. The Board entered Closed Session at 5:34 PM. RESULT: 7-0 (Approved) MOVER: Tucker SECONDER: Bowman AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None a. 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. 7 (1) Legal Authority: Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5) Subject Matters: Project Tiger Tail Purpose: Discussion concerning an existing business/industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business'/industry's interest in expanding its facilities in the community RETURN TO OPEN SESSION & CLOSED SESSION CERTIFICATION The Board returned to Open Session at 7:01 PM and the following Certification was recorded: PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CLOSED MEETING CERTIFICATION BE IT RESOLVED that at the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors’ (“Board”) Work Session on March 19, 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 Timothy W. Dudley Yes Eddie L. Hite, Jr. Yes William V. (“Vic”) Ingram Yes Murray W. Whittle Yes Robert M. Tucker, Jr. Yes Darrell W. Dalton Yes ADJOURNMENT Dalton adjourned the Meeting at 7:02 PM. 8 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 9 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. 10 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 11 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 12 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. 13 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CALLED MEETING (BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS) March 28, 2024 VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' ("Board") Called Meeting was held on March 28, 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 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve Agenda. RESULT: 7-0 (Approve) MOVER: Tucker SECONDER: Ingram AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARINGS a. FY 2025 School Budget Public Hearing The Board held a Public Hearing to hear citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 ("FY 25") School Budget. Per Virginia law, said Budget will not be considered for adoption until seven (7) days after the Public Hearing. Dalton opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM. Shelby Alcorn, Banister District, stated she is a special education teacher and head coach at Gretna High School. She stated that County teacher salaries are the lowest paid in Virginia, and she believes there will be a continuance of teacher shortages, if that does not change. She shared that insurance rates are too high, and that coach pay should be considered also. 14 Chris Farris, Staunton River District, stated he feels that teachers are not supported. The SOL curriculum and timeline they must adhere to, teacher salaries, and benefits are no longer attractive. He then compared County teacher salaries, insurance premiums, and bus driver pay to other localities. John O'Mara, Callands-Gretna District, stated he feels it would bring meaning to the Budget information provided to the citizens, if the average daily attendance was included. Dalton closed the Public Hearing at 7:14 PM. b. FY 2025 County Budget Public Hearing The Board held a Public Hearing to hear citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 ("FY 25") County Budget. Per Virginia law, the Budget will not be considered for adoption until seven (7) days after the Public Hearing. Dalton opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 PM. John Owen, Jr., Callands-Gretna District, shared his opposition to the proposed Budget. He stated that the Registrar, and Fire and Rescue have really been increased in this year's Budget. He stated that Schools should be a number one priority and recommended funding the schools but cut in other places. John O'Mara, Callands-Gretna District, thanked Turille and Van Der Hyde for taking his calls and assisting him when needed. He stated that something is wrong when the Budget is asking for a 40% increase in the tax rate. O’Mara stated there is a substantial Budget for Public Safety, but there has been a decline in the population, which should mean a lower demand for services. He also shared his opinion that the fundraising efforts for the Fire and Rescue Agencies should have accountability. Ben Davenport, Chatham-Blairs District, shared that he enjoys living here and working with the AILR. He stated there will need to be an effort to provide EMT training and recruitment to get people into the Program, and that the pay would have to be attractive. Davenport further stated the County has been blessed with Volunteer Fire Departments, but that volunteers are coming to an end, because they are fewer and fewer. For this reason, the County needs to be looking out for what Fire and Rescue will need in the future. To take advantage of a major employment expansion in the Region, the County needs to increase its population, which means that new homes will need to be built. This requires investments in utilities, schools, and other support. No one wants to pay more taxes, but inflation has taken its toll and costs have increased dramatically in every area of citizens’ lives. Finally, Davenport stated that the County needs to be provided with sufficient funds to provide for the overhead now and the future needs of the County. Jim Scearce, Westover District, shared his opposition to the proposed Budget and the historic tax increase. He stated there are many things about this Budget and the proposed tax increase that do not make sense to him, and he recently heard that the County has an outstanding number of delinquent taxes, that the Strata Solar Farm Project is projected to bring in approximately $42M in revenue to the County over the life of the contract, and that the Mountain Valley Pipeline is 15 projected to go online the second quarter of this year, and will net the County between $1.2M - $2.2M per year in revenue. He wants to know where the rest of the money is going and why there is a need for this historic property tax increase. Willie Fitzgerald, Banister District, stated that he is a life-long County resident, and he is also a member of the School Board. He feels the legislators in Richmond need to do a better job to help the Schools with its Budget. The Schools had a teacher and bus driver shortage this year, but they were still able to exceed SOL testing in every category. Fitzgerald finally stated that County Schools are in the lowest five (5) School Districts in the State when it comes to State funding, even though this is the largest area. Frank Fox, Chatham-Blairs District, asked if some of the items included in the proposed Budget must be done now, or can some of them be scheduled in a way that we are not doing everything now. He mentioned putting service back in 640 and stated that 640 has been out of business since 2020, and with 100 calls annually, none of the agencies covering it asked for this and neither did the Fire and Rescue Commission. Finally, Fox asked why the Board cannot wait on that Project or try for a Grant. Dalton closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 PM. c. Proposed Real Property Tax Increase Public Hearing As required by Virginia Code § 58.1-3321, the Board held a Public Hearing to hear citizen input on the proposed real estate tax increase. Dalton opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 PM. Keith Reynolds, Callands-Gretna District, shared his opposition to the proposed real estate tax increase. He questioned why the County was not included in getting money from the casino in Danville, and stated that the taxes are steadily increasing, and people cannot afford it. Michael Ingram, Tunstall District, stated he is the President of a Henry County business. He stated that he has looked at the County for developing properties but based on the Board's decision on the proposed Budget, he will certainly have to re-evaluate. Ingram asked the Board to please make the right decision as they represent 45,098 voters. Danny Alverson, Westover District, stated that it appears that the tax rate is going down, but is it? He stated this increase will have a detrimental impact on all citizens as they try to adjust to out-of- control inflation. Finally, Alverson shared his disappointment with the Board and questioned who it really supports. John O'Mara, Callands-Gretna District, stated that County Staff views a reassessment as a financial windfall, and the reassessment should be revenue neutral, and the tax rate should be at 40¢. His 16 taxes are doubling, yet the population of the County is declining. O’Mara finally stated, if this were to be voted on, the taxpayers would vote this tax rate down. John Owen, Callands-Gretna District, congratulated the Board on the Broadband Project and stated he was one of the first to receive it in the County and is extremely pleased with it. He shared his opposition for the tax increase, and feels the Board needs to cut the Budget. Finally, Owen shared his opposition for the new jail, and recommended putting the jail on a referendum and allow the citizens to vote it down. George Williams, Westover District, stated he has been a resident in the County for two (2) years now. He feels that this is a 40% windfall and suggested keeping this Budget revenue neutral. Ronnie Cooke, Callands-Gretna District, stated there has been two (2) reassessments done in the County. Seven (7) years ago he built a new house and the value at that time was basically the cost that he paid for it. When he received his reassessment notice, his property went up 55% and believes this is a paintbrush value increase on properties. Cooke recommended adjusting the rate to a reasonable level, because this is additional money that must come out of citizens pockets. Finally, Cooke stated he understands that controlled increases are to be expected from time-to-time, but an increase of this magnitude is outrageous. Jim Scearce, Westover District, stated the County lost a financial guru on the Board, which was Bob Warren. He stated that the previous reassessment was a 38% increase, but it was thrown out. The Board brought another company in and this time the property rates increased 59%. Finally, Scearce stated that the County does not get any of the casino money, because controversy with Danville caused Danny Marshall to pull out the legislation. Vanessa Scearce, Westover District, shared her opposition for the proposed tax increase. She stated it is time for the Board to meet with each County Department Head, examine the Budget, trim the fat, and put the citizens first, especially since citizens are the ones who provide the tax revenue. Scearce stated that she looked over the Budget and could quickly reduce the rate by 4¢, so she believes the Board can look hard and come back with a rate that begins with a "4" and she challenged the Board to be the change. Steve Matherly, Chatham-Blairs District, also shared his opposition for the proposed tax rate and recommended a tax rate no higher than 46¢. He stated that this is a poor County, and 14.4% of citizens live at, or below, the poverty level. The current poverty level is $15,000 per year. 25% of citizens in the County are over the age of 65, and 13% of that figure have some type of disability. The median income in the County is $52,619 and the median value of an owner-occupied house is $144,100; however, when you add 48% to that value, that home is now worth $213,268. He stated that the County has the highest for taxes in the five (5) surrounding Counties. Finally, Matherly encouraged the Board to consider this budget and adopt a tax rate no higher than 46¢. Irvin Moss, Westover District, spoke on integrity and honesty and shared his opposition for the proposed tax rate. He referenced the Megapark that has been empty for years, and there is a "Mini 17 City" going up in Axton. Moss is retired and on a fixed income, and questioned where he would get the money to pay the extra taxes. Joshua Jennings, Chatham-Blairs District, and is also a business-owner in the Tunstall District. He shared his opposition for the proposed tax rate and stated that the reduction of the rate is 17¢ higher. There is a lack of disposal income in the County and taxation will touch every household in this community. Jennings encouraged the Board to sit down and look at each Department and line item to see if things are necessary. Randy Owen, Westover District, stated that he is 39-years old and is disappointed in the number of people his age present at the Meeting, but knows that they are keeping up with what is going on and talking about it. He built a house three (3) years ago and said that his assessment went up 147% in one (1) year. He did landscaping, but that is the only upgrade that he has made to his house. Owen hopes that the elected officials keep their promises. Julie Griffin, Dan River District, stated that she owns a house in the City of Danville also. She stated that there was a 76% increase in her property, and she lives beside an industrial landfill, which she views as a decrease to the value. People are moving away due to Tyson's or the industrial landfill, because people want to keep this land wholesome and as it is. Josh Austin, Tunstall District, provided statements to the Board from the Chatham Star Tribune's website that referenced the 2023 Board responses to public questions. He thanked Dudley and Hite, because the same stated they would look at what needs to be done and did not make promises to not increase taxes. Austin then read statements from Board Members that were provided to the Chamber and stated that Board members made promises when they ran for office. Finally, stated there has been a lot of input tonight and hopes this Board does better than the last Board and listens to the citizens. Brandon Robertson, Westover District, shared his opposition for the proposed tax rate and stated that people are moving to escape the high taxes. He suggested setting this up for a referendum in November and finding out what the citizens really want. Kathy Hodges, Callands-Gretna District, thanked the Board for the job it does, because it is not easy. She stated that she was shocked at the reassessment as her property went up 56%, and they only have four (4) acres of land and a house with a thirty (30) year old roof. She offered suggestions to offset this increase and bring back more revenue that includes eliminating the solid waste fee due to taking in outside trash and she recommended the 45¢ cent tax rate. Dalton closed the Public Hearing at 8:31 PM. ADJOURNMENT Dalton adjourned the Meeting at 8:31 PM. 18 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CALLED MEETING (BUDGET WORKSHOP) April 2, 2024 VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' ("Board") Called Meeting was held on April 2, 2024, in the Gallery Room of the Chatham Community Center, 115 S Main Street, Chatham, Virginia 24531. CALL TO ORDER (4:00 PM) Dalton called the Meeting to Order at 4:00 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 Eddie L. Hite, Jr. - Dan River District Murray W. Whittle - Westover District Timothy W. Dudley, Staunton River District, arrived at 4:10 PM. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve Agenda. RESULT: 7-0 (Approve) MOVER: Tucker SECONDER: Hite AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Hite, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None NEW BUSINESS a. FY 2025 County Budget Discussion Turille facilitated discussion regarding the FY 2025 County Budget. Tucker thanked everyone for being present and stated that the County wants to set a tax rate that meets expectations but is also mindful of the citizens. Bowman thanked citizens for coming out last week, and he recapped comments from the Budget Public Hearings. 19 Hite stated that he has gotten calls all weekend and there are elderly folks who are extremely concerned. He is trying to think down the road for the County and prioritize Capital Projects for this year. Hite further stated that the Board needs to come up with a rate that most of the citizens can live with, and it may mean needing to do things "one bite at a time,” such as there could be a lower rate this year, but it would need to be increased again next year. Dalton stated the proposed Budget is really going to hurt the citizens and many of them cannot afford it. He said the citizens must live within their means, and the County should have to do the same. He is representing his people and wants to be sure that County has a Budget that not only the County can live with, but the citizens can live with. Dudley stated that there are a lot of items that have already been cut and he wishes for the Board to land on a number that is for the County and the people. Bowman offered the following recommendations to get the tax rate much lower: institute a hiring freeze, hold meetings with Fire/EMS and Public Safety to really see the needs for the future, delay some of the equipment purchases, review the need for critical infrastructure, work with another agency for the Comprehensive Plan, and review all Capital Projects. There was much discussion regarding the potential tax rate and the Board members stated they were comfortable with the following rates: -Hite 59¢ if it has to be, but he is comfortable at 57¢; -Tucker and Dudley stated they would agree to 57¢ or 56¢; -Dalton stated he wanted to see 52¢; -Bowman stated he was not ready to state a specific number, but 56¢ was better; and -Whittle stated he would agree to 56¢. There were four (4) Board members who agreed on 56¢, and County Staff was given direction to revise the County Budget to reflect that rate. The full Meeting can be viewed on the County's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pittsylvaniacountyva and the County's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@PittsylvaniacountyvaGov. ADJOURNMENT Dalton adjourned the Meeting at 8:31 PM. 20 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ CALLED MEETING (BUDGET APPROVAL) April 4, 2024 VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' ("Board") Called Meeting was held on April 4, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia 24531. CALL TO ORDER (5:00 PM) Dalton called the Meeting to Order at 5:00 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 Murray W. Whittle - Westover District William V. (“Vic”) Ingram, Tunstall District, participated remotely from Wesley Long Hospital located at 2400 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC, due to sickness. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve Agenda. RESULT: 7-0 (Approved) MOVER: Tucker SECONDER: Dudley AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None NEW BUSINESS Turille stated that the FY 2025 County Budget Resolution is up for adoption and includes a 56¢ tax rate, based on the Board’s consensus from the last meeting. This is a tax rate reduction of 6¢ from the current 62¢ rate. This Budget includes important items, such as increased funds for fire and rescue trucks and ambulance equipment, EMS and fire equipment, maintenance contracts, EMS training, more funding for fire and EMS volunteers to assist with recruitment, more support for the Sheriff’s Office to keep the community safe, and more for the Schools, so teacher pay is at a level to recruit and retain the best for the County and its children in the future. Turille stated, if the Board chooses not to accept this rate and go to a 54¢ rate, the Board could approve the School Budget tonight, but the Board would need another meeting to reallocate County expenses, including the proposed reserve fund for large capital needs such as the jail. If the Board wishes to go below to 53¢, the Board cannot approve the School Budget tonight without additional meetings to reallocate funds to meet that. With the rate at 56¢, the Board can do all the items that have been discussed in 21 the last three (3) or four (4) months. The Board moved to item 5(b), Approval of FY25 County Budget, to handle that first. b. Approval of FY25 County Budget/Budget Resolution The County FY 25 Budget, in the amount of $239,161,887, was presented to the Board on March 12, 2024. A related Public Hearing was conducted on March 28, 2024, after the same was noticed and advertised in The Chatham Star Tribune on March 20, 2024. This Meeting has been set to approve the FY 25 County Budget in the amount of $238,986,887, the total budget adjusted to reflect a 56¢ tax rate, along with Budget Resolution # 2024-04-01, which meets the Virginia Code required seven (7)-day waiting period. Motion to approve the FY 25 County Budget in the amount of $238,986,887, and Resolution # 2024-04-01 as presented. MOVER: Tucker SECONDER: Hite Substitute Motion to approve the FY25 County Budget with a 52¢ tax rate. RESULT: 3-4 (Failed) MOVER: Bowman SECONDER: Ingram AYES: Bowman, Ingram, Dalton NAYS: Dudley, Hite, Tucker, Whittle ABSTAIN: None Due to the failed Substitute Motion, the original Motion by Tucker was then voted on. Motion to approve the FY 25 County Budget in the amount of $238,986,887, and Resolution # 2024-04-01 as presented. RESULT: 5-2 (Approved) MOVER: Tucker SECONDER: Hite AYES: Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Tucker, Whittle NAYS: Bowman, Dalton ABSTAIN: None a. Approval of FY25 School Budget The County's FY 25 School Budget, in the amount of $122,093,838 was presented to the Board on March 12, 2024, as part of the County's overall Budget. A related Public Hearing was conducted on March 28, 2024, after the same was duly and legally noticed and advertised in The Chatham Star Tribune on March 20, 2024. 22 Motion to approve the County School FY 25 Budget in the amount of $122,093,838 as presented. RESULT: 7-0 (Approved) MOVER: Hite SECONDER: Dudley AYES: Dalton, Tucker, Bowman, Dudley, Hite, Ingram, Whittle NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ADJOURNMENT Dalton adjourned the Meeting at 5:43 PM. 23 7.b. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Action Item Agenda Title: County's 2024 March Bill List Approval Staff Contact(s): Kim VanDerHyde Agenda Date: April 16, 2024 Item Number: 7.b. Attachment(s): None Reviewed By: SUMMARY: At each Board Business Meeting, the County’s Auditors recommend the Board review and approve payments made by the County as oversight of County Fund expenditures. For the Board's review and consideration, the County's March 2024 Bill List is found at the below link: https://weblink.pittgov.net/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=499426&dbid=0&repo=Pitt GovDocs FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: County Staff recommends the Board approve the County’s 2024 March Bill List as presented. MOTION: “I make a Motion approving the County’s 2024 March Bill List as presented.” 24 7.c. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Resolution Agenda Title: Resolution # 2024-04-02 Adoption Ratification (Sheriff’s CCPCP Notice of Participation Resolution) Staff Contact(s): Kaylyn McCluster Agenda Date: April 16, 2024 Item Number: 7.c. Attachment(s): 1. 2024-04-02 Certified Crime Prevention Community Program Participation Reviewed By: SUMMARY: At its March 19, 2024, Business Meeting, the Board authorized the County/Sheriff's participation in the Certified Crime Prevention Community Program. Attached Resolution # 2024-04-02, evincing these same, now requires Board ratification. FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE: None. RECOMMENDATION: County Staff recommends the Board ratify thea adoption of Resolution # 2024- 04-02 as attached. MOTION: "I make a Motion to ratifying the adoption of Resolution # 2024-04-02 as attached." 25 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION # 2024-04-02 _____________________________________________________________________________ CERTIFIED CRIME PREVENTION COMMUNITY PROGRAM NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION VIRGINIA: At the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors’ (“Board”) April 16, 2024, Business Meeting, the following Resolution was presented and adopted: WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (“County”), is interested in the safety and security of its citizens and the community at large; and WHEREAS, the County is prepared to support appropriate efforts to become totally and fully prepared to promote crime prevention and community safety; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (“DCJS”) offers a program which is specifically designed to recognize Virginia communities committed to crime prevention and community safety, while providing a framework for those communities to institutionalize crime prevention at the local level; and WHEREAS, this program is the Certified Crime Prevention Community Program (“CCPCP”). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board that the County formally provides notice of its wishes to participate in the CCPCP, and that the leadership of this community fully supports all reasonable efforts to meet the DCJS requirements to become designated as a Certified Crime Prevention Community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCPCP requires the existence of formation of a local community crime prevention/community safety council or coalition, and this Board designates the County’s Sheriff’s Office as representing the County for the purpose of participating in the CCPCP. Given under my hand this 16th day of April, 2024. ________________________________________________ Darrell W. Dalton Chairman, Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors ________________________________________________ Stuart J. Turille, Jr. Clerk, Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: _______________________ J. Vaden Hunt, Esq. Pittsylvania County Attorney 26 7.d. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Action Item Agenda Title: Camp 15 Items Surplus Declaration/Green Rock Correctional Center Gift Authorization Staff Contact(s): Chris Adcock Agenda Date: April 16, 2024 Item Number: 7.d. Attachment(s): None Reviewed By: SUMMARY: There are two (2) wooden observation stands on the existing Camp 15 prison camp property that is owned by the County at 1541 Concord Road. The prison has not been used since 2007. The wooden structures are in poor condition. One (1) stand has a small attendant enclosure. Green Rock Correctional Center ("Green Rock") officials have contacted the County and requested to obtain the stands, mainly for the building enclosure, to utilize it as an observation stand for a shooting range on their property. They have also requested to remove and have two (2) existing flag poles on the property for use as signal flags at Green Rock's shooting range. County Staff believe these items have little or no value, especially considering they have been at the site, unused, since 2007. FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE: The surplus property has little or no value. Green Rock officials will be responsible for removing the materials from Camp 15. RECOMMENDATION: County Staff recommends the Board declare the above-described Camp 15 items surplus and authorize the same to be gifted to Green Rock. MOTION: "I make a Motion declaring the above-described Camp 15 items surplus and authorize the same to be gifted to Green Rock." 27 7.e. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Action Item Agenda Title: Certificate of Recognition (105th Birthday; Ressie Tarpley Keen) Staff Contact(s): Robert Tucker, Darrell Dalton Agenda Date: April 16, 2024 Item Number: 7.e. Attachment(s): 1. 04-16-2024 Ressie Tarpley Keen - 105th Birthday Reviewed By: SUMMARY: Ressie Tarpley Keen ("Keen"), a Callands-Gretna District resident, turned one- hundred five (105) years old on February 17, 2024. For the Board's review and consideration, attached is a Certificate of Recognition ("COR") commemorating this remarkable achievement. FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: County Staff recommends the Board approve issuing the attached COR to Keen. MOTION: "I make a Motion approving the issuance of the attached COR to Keen." 28 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS P.O. Box 426 • 1 Center Street Chatham, Virginia 24531 Phone (434) 432-1987 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ BUSINESS SAVVY. PEOPLE FRIENDLY. April 16, 2024 Ressie Tarpley Keen 13960 Callands Road Callands, VA 24530 ___________________________ _______________________________ Darrell W. Dalton, Chairman Robert M. Tucker, Jr., Vice-Chair Callands-Gretna District Banister District Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Dear Ms. Keen, Happy 105th Birthday! On behalf of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, we would like to express our sincerest wishes on this memorable occasion. What a pleasure it is to share this important occasion with you. You have experienced 105 years amongst family and friends and witnessed many events and milestones. As you reflect on your cherished memories, we hope that your heart will be filled with happiness. Congratulations on your special birthday, and may you enjoy many more happy years to come. Sincerely yours, 29 C e r t i f i c a t e o f R e c o g n i t i o n Ressie Tarpley Keen Darrell W. Dalton Chairman The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors expresses its sincere congratulations to Ms. Ressie Tarpley Keen as she recently celebrated her 105th Birthday. On February 17, 1919, Ms. Keen was born in Pittsylvania County to the late Edward Tarpley and Roxie Webb Tarpley. She worked on the farm with her husband, George B. Keen, and children, and she was an avid fisher. She enjoys cooking and playing dominoes, and she is a devoted member and mother of Callands Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Keen believes that we are not to worry, but to leave things in the hands of the Lord. It is a great pleasure to send you best wishes and warmest congratulations on this amazing milestone, and we hope that your day was filled with everlasting joy and pleasure. Happy 105th Birthday! Given this 16th day of April, 2024 Robert M. Tucker, Jr. Vice-Chair 30 7.f. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Resolution Agenda Title: Resolution # 2024-04-03 Adoption (Sargent Major Jeffrey Fitzgerald's U.S. Army National Guard Retirement) Staff Contact(s): Robert Tucker Agenda Date: April 16, 2024 Item Number: 7.f. Attachment(s): 1. 2024-04-03 Sergeant Major Jeffrey A. Fitzgerald - Retirement Reviewed By: SUMMARY: After thirty-five (35) years of serving our Country, Sergeant Major Jeffery Fitzgerald completed his service and retired from the U.S. Army National Guard. The Board expresses its sincere appreciation to Fitzgerald for his years of service to our Country and congratulates him on his well-deserved retirement. For the Board's review and consideration, Resolution # 2024-04-03 evincing the same, is attached for potential adoption. FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: County Staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution # 2024-04-03 as attached and presented. MOTION: "I make a Motion adopting Resolution # 2024-04-03 as attached and presented." 31 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION # 2024-04-03 __________________________________________________________________________________________ HONORING SERGEANT MAJOR JEFFREY A. FITZGERALD’S RETIREMENT __________________________________________________________________________________________ VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) adopted the following Resolution at its Business Meeting on April 16, 2024: WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Jeffrey A. Fitzgerald (“Fitzgerald”) is a County native who graduated from Chatham High School and enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1983; and WHEREAS, Fitzgerald graduated basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and continued his military education through a number of courses; and WHEREAS, he later married his wife, Subrena Fitzgerald, and they have been married thirty-eight (38) years and have two (2) children, DaMarcus Fitzgerald and Ambria Fitzgerald; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Fitzgerald held many duty positions and moved up the ranks from Private First Class to Sergeant Major; and WHEREAS, Fitzgerald had three (3) deployments which included Operation Noble Eagle 2003 – 2004, Operation New Dawn 2010 – 2011, and Operation Spartan Shield 2021 - 2022; and WHEREAS, Fitzgerald’s civilian career includes 1st Class Operator at Hickson DanChem in Danville, Virginia, for ten (10) years; Area Manager at Goodyear Tire & Rubber for twenty-three (23) years; and Defense Military Affairs; and WHEREAS, after thirty-five (35) years of serving our Country, Fitzgerald has completed his service and entered retirement; and WHEREAS, his award and dedications include Meritorious Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation Award, Army Commendation Medal, one (1) Oak Leaf Clusters Army Achievement Medal, two (2) Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, two (2) Awards Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, two (2) Oak Leaf Clusters Humanitarian Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon five (5) Awards, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Medal, Combat Action Badge, Transportation Drivers Badge, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Honorable Order of Saint Christopher Award, and Honorable Order of Saint Barbara’s Award. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board expresses its sincere appreciation to Fitzgerald for his thirty-five (35) years of service to our Country and the County and congratulates Fitzgerald on his retirement from the Army National Guard. Adopted this 16th day of April, 2024. __________________________________________ Robert M. Tucker, Jr., Vice-Chairman Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors __________________________________________ Darrell W. Dalton, Chairman Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors __________________________________________ Stuart J. Turille, Jr., Clerk Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors 32 7.g. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Action Item Agenda Title: Grant Approvals and Appropriations (WIB; Pet Center; Opioid Abatement Authority) Staff Contact(s): Kim VanDerHyde Agenda Date: April 16, 2024 Item Number: 7.g. Attachment(s): 1. City of Martinsville GCE Budget and Grant Docs 2. GOLD STANDARD GRANT AWARD 3. PETCO LOVE Reviewed By: SUMMARY: Recently, the County received the following Grant award notifications: (1) The Workforce Investment Board ("WIB") was recently awarded a Virginia Career Works Grant in the amount of $559,000 for the Guided Career Exploration Program. This is a two (2)-year Grant that will help young people in the Martinsville and Henry County area to develop employable skills for the businesses in the area to become a success. (2) The County was awarded an Individual Distribution and "Gold Standard" Incentive Grant in the amount of $118,861 ($31,687 for FY24, and $87,174 for FY25) by the Opioid Abatement Authority. The purpose of this Grant is to mitigate the negative effects of opioids in the County, and will be used specifically to fund the Drug Court located in the City of Danville. (3) The County's Pet Center was awarded a Grant by Petco Love in the amount of $12,000. This Grant will be used to cover the costs incurred at the Pet Center for animal welfare measures in the County. For the Board's review and consideration, related documentation is attached. 33 FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE: None of these Grants require a local match. RECOMMENDATION: County Staff recommends the Board approve and appropriate a total of $689,861 to the following areas: -WIB: $559,000 for Guided Career Exploration Grant (251-4-353910; see budget); -County: $118,861 for Opioid Abatement Grant (250-4-094601-5703); and -Pet Center: $12,000 for Petco Love Grant ($10,000 to 250-4-094503-5849; $2,000 to 250-4-094503-6004). MOTION: "I make a Motion approving and appropriating the above-Grants as attached and presented." 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 8.a. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Information Only Agenda Title: General Presentations (Board of Supervisors) Staff Contact(s): Kaylyn McCluster Agenda Date: April 16, 2024 Item Number: 8.a. Attachment(s): None Reviewed By: The Board will present any Proclamations, Resolutions, and/or Certificates approved/adopted on the April Consent Agenda or at previous Meetings. 58 10.a.1. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rezoning Case Agenda Title: Case R-23-017: Gwendolyn Averett; Rezoning from RC-1, Residential Combined Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (Supervisor Hite) Staff Contact(s): Emily Ragsdale Agenda Date: April 16, 2024 Item Number: 10.a.1. Attachment(s): 1. R-23-017 Updated SS 2. R-23-017 Gwendolyn Averett App 3. R-23-017 Gwendolyn Averett Map 4. R-23-017 Proffers 5. R-23-017 Site Plan 6. R-23-017 Opposition Reviewed By: SUMMARY: 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 ("PCC") § 35-365 are permitted. On March 5, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended, by a 6-1 vote, with opposition, that the Petitioner's request be granted, with the proffers offered by the Petitioner. For the Board’s review, the County Staff Summary is attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE: None. RECOMMENDATION: 59 County Staff recommends approval of Case R-23-017, with the proffers submitted by the Petitioner. The subject property is adjacent to property currently zoned B-2, Business District, General, and the proffers limit the uses to uses compatible with a residential area. MOTION: “In Case R-23-017, I make a 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.” 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 10.a.2. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rezoning Case Agenda Title: Case R-24-004: Austina Gibson; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Chairman Dalton) Staff Contact(s): Emily Ragsdale Agenda Date: April 16, 2024 Item Number: 10.a.2. Attachment(s): 1. R-24-004 Gibson Application 2. R-24-004 Gibson Map Reviewed By: SUMMARY: In Case R-24-004, Austina Gibson (“Petitioner”) has petitioned to rezone 10.50 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (to allow a second dwelling to be placed on the property). The subject property is located on State Road 626/Museville Road, in the Callands-Gretna Election District and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN # 1468-90-7461. Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Pittsylvania County Code § 35- 178 are permitted. On March 5, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended, by a 7-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioner's request be granted. For the Board’s review, the County Staff Summary is attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT AND FUNDING SOURCE: None. RECOMMENDATION: County Staff recommends approval of Case R-24-004 as submitted. The subject property is adjacent to property currently zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and the rezoning would be consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan. MOTION: 76 “In Case R-24-004, I make a Motion approving the rezoning of 10.50 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow a second dwelling to be placed on the property.” 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84