10-21-2025 Work Session Agenda Packet
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WORK SESSION
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 2:30 PM
Board Meeting Room
39 Bank Street, SE,
Chatham,Virginia 24531
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER (2:30 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 County's Facebook
and 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
a. Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor Presentation (25 mins.) (Staff
Contact: Vincent Shorter, Tim Clark)
b. Pittsylvania County Environmental Commission Presentation (20
mins.) (Staff Contact: Vincent Shorter, Cale Jaffe)
c. Countywide Transportation Planning and VDOT Funding Streams (30
minutes) (Staff Contact: Dave Arnold)
6. STAFF, COMMITTEE, AND/OR CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER REPORTS
a. Water and Sewer Rate Change Discussion (30 mins.) (Staff
Contact: Chris Adcock)
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b. 2027 Budget Calendar Review (10 mins.) (Staff Contact: Kim
VanDerHyde)
c. Request to use Opioid Abatement Funds (10 mins.) (Staff
Contact: Kim VanDerHyde)
7. BUSINESS MEETING DISCUSSION
8. CLOSED SESSION
a. Closed Session (Landfill Contract) (Staff Contact: Chris Adcock)
b. Closed Session (Economic Development Update) (Staff
Contact: Matthew Rowe)
9. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION & CLOSED SESSION CERTIFICATION
a. Closed Session Certification (Staff Contact: Matthew Evans)
10. ADJOURNMENT
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5.a.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Information Only
Agenda Title: Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor Presentation (25 mins.)
Staff Contact(s): Vincent Shorter, Tim Clark
Agenda Date: October 21, 2025 Item Number: 5.a.
Attachment(s): None
Reviewed By:
Tim Clark will be present to brief the Board on the Blue Ridge Innovation
Corridor.
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5.b.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Information Only
Agenda Title: Pittsylvania County Environmental Commission
Presentation (20 mins.)
Staff Contact(s): Vincent Shorter, Cale Jaffe
Agenda Date: October 21, 2025 Item Number: 5.b.
Attachment(s): 1. Consultation Letter for Pitt. County
2. UVA
Reviewed By:
Professor Cale Jaffe, Director of the Environmental Law and Community
Engagement Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law, will be present to
brief the Board on the Consultation Letter regarding the establishment of a
Pittsylvania County Environmental Commission. The Clinic will partner with the
County to research and develop recommendations for creating an advisory
Environmental Commission to assist the Board of Supervisors in evaluating
environmental impacts of proposed development projects and advancing
sustainability initiatives. Professor Jaffe will provide an overview of the project’s
scope, objectives, and timeline, as outlined in the consultation agreement.
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CONSULTATION LETTER
To: The Hon. Robert M. Tucker, Jr., Chair, Board of Supervisors, Pittsylvania County
Ms. Katie Whitehead
Re: Acknowledgment of Consultation Relationship: Pittsylvania County Environmental Commission
Date: September 15, 2025
I. Introduction
The purpose of this Consultation Letter is to set forth the terms by which students enrolled in the
Environmental Law and Community Engagement Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law will
collaborate with Pittsylvania County to design and propose a new Environmental Commission to advise
the Board of Supervisors on environmental impacts of proposed development projects within the County
(“the Project”).
II. Nature of Clinic Relationship with Pittsylvania County
The undersigned acknowledge that in undertaking the Project described below, the Environmental Law
and Community Engagement Clinic and Pittsylvania County or its officers are not forming an attorney-
client relationship; that the work carried out by the Clinic is for the educational benefit of the students and
for the general information of Pittsylvania County for use in future planning efforts and is not offered as
legal advice; and that in any future decisions requiring legal advice on issues addressed by the
Environmental Law and Community Engagement Clinic, Pittsylvania County would seek the advice of its
attorney or bear the risk of uncounseled actions.
All work handled by law students enrolled in the Clinic will be supervised by Cale Jaffe, Professor of
Law, General Faculty; Director, Program in Law, Communities, and the Environment (PLACE); and
Director, Environmental Law and Community Engagement Clinic.
III. Purpose of the Consultation
Pittsylvania County has expressed interest in establishing an advisory Environmental Commission to the
County Board of Supervisors to analyze environmental issues related to potential development, energy
management, sustainability, and conservation. Recent concerns regarding the development of data centers
in Pittsylvania County and the long-running controversy over uranium mining have prompted the County
to push for a centralized local advisory committee to review these or other anticipateddevelopment and
evaluate local environmental impacts. A new Commission would provide a general overview of
environmental concerns outside of the formal permitting process of the Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality. The Commission would also be a forum for managing ongoing environmental
concerns within the County such as invasive species, watershed management, forestry and wildlife, and
public engagement. The Commission would not have permitting or decision-making authority. Instead, it
Cale Jaffe
Professor of Law, General Faculty
Director, Environmental Law and Community Engagement Clinic
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would provide the Board of Supervisors with guidance and recommendations on environmental impacts
of proposed projects and new initiatives the Board may consider to achieve its environmental objectives.
The purpose of Pittsylvania County’s engagement with the Environmental Law and Community
Engagement Clinic is to conduct research into the legal authority to establish such a Commission, its
intended functions and authorities, membership and structure, and any questions related to potential
budget allocation. This research will describe the authorities and limitations of the potential Commission
and outline its role as an advisory group to the Board of Supervisors. Specifically, the Clinic will focus
on:
1) A summary of Loudoun County’s Environmental Commission, including the legal authority
for its existence, the scope of its duties and authorities, and recent work.
2) An outline of the legal authority for the creation and maintenance of the Commission within
the Pittsylvania County government. This will include potential state law obstacles and limits
on the authority of the Commission itself.
3) An overview of different structural and procedural forms the Commission could take. This
would also outline the scope of the Commission’s duties, potential evaluation procedures, and
assessment criteria for proposed development. These criteria would include environmental
impacts, economic costs and benefits to the County, aesthetic and cultural impacts (with
specific focus on preserving historic rural lifestyles), impacts to public health and safety, and
impacts to local property rights.
4) A summary of recent environmental, land use, and development issues the County has faced
and how a local environmental commission could have positively impacted how the County
managed those challenges. This summary would highlight how the proposed Commission
could assist the Board of Supervisors by expediting and streamlining environmental analysis,
considering all relevant interests, and researching and proposing new environmental
initiatives.
The final work product of the Environmental Law and Community Engagement Clinic will be a report
summarizing the analysis and key findings, as well as a model ordinance providing for the establishment,
structure, and authorities of the Environmental Commission. Pittsylvania County can use the model
ordinance to advance their efforts to create and maintain the Commission.
IV. Timeline for the Project
All Clinic coursework for students enrolled in the Fall 2025 semester must be completed by Wednesday,
December 3, 2025. It is anticipated that this Project will be completed this semester (i.e., on or before
December 3rd). If additional work is needed, a student enrolled in the Spring 2025 semester may continue
the work beginning Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
V. Allocation of Costs
The Environmental Law and Community Engagement Clinic charges no fees. Students enrolled in the
Clinic during the Fall 2025 semester will receive academic credit for their work.
VI. Acceptance of the Agreement
We, the undersigned, agree on the work, nature, and conditions of the Project, as described above.
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Signed: ____________________________ Signed: ____________________________
Environmental Law and Community The Hon. Robert M. Tucker, Jr., Chair, Board of
Engagement Clinic Supervisors, Pittsylvania County
University of Virginia School of Law
Date: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________
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Anne Elise LeBlanc, University of Virginia School of Law, '26
Supervised by Professor Cale Jaffe
CREATING AN ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION
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AGENDA
•Introduction and Purpose
•Why create an Environmental Commission?
–Improved Government Efficiency
–Information and Data Collection
–Public Engagement
•Example: Loudoun County Environmental Commission
•Conclusion and Questions
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INTRODUCTION
UVA Environmental Law and
Community Engagement Clinic
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PURPOSE
Why Create an Environmental Commission?
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IMPROVED GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY
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INFORMATION AND DATA COLLECTION
Issue ReferralOngoing Research and Analysis
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Outreach Public Participation
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EXAMPLE: LOUDOUN COUNTY
•Creating an Environmental
Commission
o VA Code §15.2-1411
•Membership and
Appointment
•Scope of Duties and Functions
•Public Engagement
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CONCLUSION
•Next Steps:
•Key Benefits:
o Improved Government Efficiency
o Information and Data Collection
o Public Engagement
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5.c.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Information Only
Agenda Title: Countywide Transportation Planning and VDOT Funding
Streams (30 minutes)
Staff Contact(s): Dave Arnold
Agenda Date: October 21, 2025 Item Number: 5.c.
Attachment(s): None
Reviewed By:
Dave Arnold, Deputy County Administrator, will provide a brief overview of
ongoing initiatives, followed by Carson Eckhardt and Jay Craddock discussing
SmartScale, TAP, and Revenue Sharing.
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6.a.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff Report
Agenda Title: Water and Sewer Rate Change Discussion (30 mins.)
Staff Contact(s): Chris Adcock
Agenda Date: October 21, 2025 Item Number: 6.a.
Attachment(s): 1. Water & Sewer Rate Change Information &
Justification
Reviewed By:
In May of 2022, the Pittsylvania County Department of Public Works completed
a “Comprehensive Water & Wastewater Master Plan and Rate Study” through
our engineering consultant, Freese and Nichols, Inc. The purpose of the rate
study was to develop a multi-year plan for rates that would provide sufficient
revenue to implement needed capital improvements and allow the water and
wastewater systems to be self-supporting. The results of the study proposed
moderate annual revenue increases over several years to meet future revenue
requirements, maintain and improve our water and sewer utility infrastructure,
maintain adequate debt service coverage ratios, and to maintain adequate
cash reserves to improve the financial condition of the overall utility. In January
of 2023, a rate increase was approved by the Board and implemented. This
increase was the first since 2013. This increase was between 3% and 4%
depending on the system. In 2024, due to the somewhat controversial real
estate reassessment and associated tax rate adjustments, new water and
wastewater increases were not considered. Since we are nearing the end of
2025, The Board is asked to consider an increase that combines the suggested
2024 and 2025 adjustments and to approve automatic increases for the next
three fiscal years. Because approving rates requires a public hearing and
advertisement, authorizing these automatic, incremental increases for the
coming years would help reduce the administrative burden on staff.
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PUBLIC WORKS
P.O. Box 426 • Chatham, Virginia 24531
405 R & L Smith Drive • Danville, Virginia 24540
Phone (434) 432-7135
Water and Sewer Rate Increase Proposal
September 29, 2025
Background: In May of 2022, the Pittsylvania County Department of Public Works completed a
“Comprehensive Water & Wastewater Master Plan and Rate Study” through our engineering consultant,
Freese and Nichols, Inc. The purpose of the rate study was to develop a multi-year plan for rates that will
provide sufficient revenue to implement needed capital improvements and allow the water and wastewater
systems to be self-supporting. Freese and Nichols’ methodology for performing the study was based on
accepted industry standards and practices.
The results of the study proposed the below annual revenue increases over several years to meet future
revenue requirements, maintain and improve our water and sewer utility infrastructure, maintain adequate
debt service coverage ratios, and to maintain adequate cash reserves to improve the financial condition of
the overall utility.
Identified Revenue Growth Needs
In January of 2023, a rate increase was approved by the Board and implemented. This increase was the
first since 2013. This increase was between 3% and 4% depending on the system. Due to the somewhat
controversial real estate reassessment and associated rate adjustments, new water and wastewater
increases were not done in 2024. Since we are nearing the end of 2025, I would like for the Board to
consider an increase that combines the suggested 2024 and 2025 increases and then approve automatic
increases for the next three fiscal years. Since approving rates requires a public hearing and
advertisement, approving these automatic, incremental increases for the next several years will be easier
on staff.
The proposed increases for each system and fiscal year are as follows:
Year Increase
2023 3.10%
2024 2.30%
2025 1.90%
2026 2.20%
2027 2.10%
2028 2.20%
2029 4.30%
2030 1.70%
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PUBLIC WORKS
P.O. Box 426 • Chatham, Virginia 24531
405 R & L Smith Drive • Danville, Virginia 24540
Phone (434) 432-7135
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Water and Sewer Rate Increase Proposal
Page 2
The proposed increases for water and/or sewer service are shown in the tables below and on the following
page:
WATER
Danville Service Areas (Mount Hermon, Route 29 North, Route 58 West, Ringgold,
Mount Cross, and Old Richmond Rd.) AND all of our well systems (except for Vista Pointe).
Base rate is billed every two months and includes 8,000 gallons allowance
Overage is billed per 1,000 gallons
Current FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28
% increase ----> 4.2 2.2 2.1
Base rate $47.50 $49.50 $50.60 $51.70
Overage $7.25 $7.55 $7.70 $7.90
Chatham Service Area (South of Tightsqueeze, Dry Fork and Robin Court)
Current FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28
% increase ----> 4.2 2.2 2.1
Base rate $55.00 $57.30 $58.60 $59.80
Overage $7.25 $7.55 $7.70 $7.90
Hurt Service Area (Grit Road) - *Special Consideration*
Current Rate - $25.00 minimum service charge every two (2) months, regardless of usage
PLUS $15.00 per 1,000 gallons used.
Proposed FY 25-26 Rate - $25.00 minimum service charge every two (2) months,
regardless of usage PLUS $19.00 per 1,000 gallons used.
*The Grit Road system (provided water by Hurt) requires special consideration due to the
very high cost of water billed to the County by Hurt and the frequency of rate increases
the town has implemented over the last several years. The FY 25-26 rate that Hurt
charges the County for water used in the Grit system is $18.61 per 1,000 gallons.
Vista Pointe
Current FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28
% increase ----> 4.2 2.2 2.1
Base rate $95.00 $99.00 $101.20 $103.30
The Vista Pointe rate is a combined water and sewer rate charged
every two (2) months per residential equivalent.
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PUBLIC WORKS
P.O. Box 426 • Chatham, Virginia 24531
405 R & L Smith Drive • Danville, Virginia 24540
Phone (434) 432-7135
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Water and Sewer Rate Increase Proposal
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SEWER
Danville Service Areas (Mount Hermon, Route 29 North, Route 58 West, and Ringgold)
Base rate is billed every two months and includes 10,000 gallons allowance
Overage is billed per 1,000 gallons
Current FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28
% increase -----> 4.2 2.2 2.1
Base rate $52.00 $54.20 $55.40 $56.60
Overage $6.25 $6.50 $6.60 $6.70
Since we purchase our water and wastewater treatment from several different localities, some of our
system rates vary. Looking specifically at our Danville Service Areas (since this is our largest service
area), I would like to show a comparison of our rates, with the proposed increase, to surrounding
localities. These are included on the following pages.
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PUBLIC WORKS
P.O. Box 426 • Chatham, Virginia 24531
405 R & L Smith Drive • Danville, Virginia 24540
Phone (434) 432-7135
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Water and Sewer Rate Increase Proposal
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Monthly Water Rates for Surrounding Localities for Comparison
(based on 4,000 gallons usage)
Altavista, Town of $23.70 Important to note rate outside Town limits is $35.70/mo.
Danville, City of $24.13
Pittsylvania County $24.75 *Proposed rate
Chatham, Town of $27.52 Important to note rate outside Town limits is $39.52/mo.
Martinsville, City of $29.81
Campbell County Service Authority $34.99
Henry County Service Authority $35.00
Halifax County Service Authority $41.00
Gretna, Town of $42.25
Bedford Regional Water Authority $58.00
* Data taken from the 36th Annual Virginia Water and Wastewater Rate Report as prepared by TRC
Companies or from the localities website.
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$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
$70.00
Montly Water Rates Comparison
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PUBLIC WORKS
P.O. Box 426 • Chatham, Virginia 24531
405 R & L Smith Drive • Danville, Virginia 24540
Phone (434) 432-7135
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Water and Sewer Rate Increase Proposal
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Monthly Wastewater Rates for Surrounding Localities for Comparison
(based on 5,000 gallons usage)
Pittsylvania County $ 27.10 *Proposed rate
Danville, City of $ 29.90
Gretna, Town of $ 31.94
Martinsville, City of $ 32.64
Henry County Service Authority $ 40.50
Chatham, Town of $ 42.75
Halifax County Service Authority $ 49.50
Campbell County Service Authority $ 50.61
Bedford Regional Water Authority $ 74.75
* Data taken from the 36th Annual Virginia Water and Wastewater Rate Report as prepared by TRC
Companies or from the localities website.
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$20.00
$30.00
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$50.00
$60.00
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Monthly Wastewater Rates Comparison
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6.b.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Action Item
Agenda Title: 2027 Budget Calendar Review (10 mins.)
Staff Contact(s): Kim VanDerHyde
Agenda Date: October 21, 2025 Item Number: 6.b.
Attachment(s): 1. PROPOSED BUDGET CALENDAR-2026-2027
Reviewed By:
Kim Van Der Hyde, Finance Director, will present the 2027 Budget Calendar for
review. This item will be approved under the Consent Agenda at the 7:00
PM Business Meeting.
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PROPOSED BUDGET CALENDAR FY 2026-2027
Tuesday, October 21, 2025: •Approval of the 2026-2027 Budget Calendar by
Board of Supervisors
Wednesday, November 26, 2025: •Submission of CIP Update by Department and
Departmental Operational Budget Requests
Week of December 8, 2025: •Departmental Budget Reviews
Tuesday, December 16, 2025: •2025 Audit Presentation by RFC
Work Session
Tuesday, January 20, 2026: •Review of Capital Improvements Plan Updates
Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, 2026: •Final Review of Capital Improvements Plan and
Board Budget Planning Meeting Review Departmental Request/Budget Challenges
Tuesday, February 17, 2026: •Review of 2027 Potential Revenues
Finance Committee Meeting
Friday, March 6, 2026: •Submission of County Administrator’s
Recommended Budget
Tuesday, March 10, 2026-5:00 pm: •Administrator’s Budget Presentation
Special Meeting •Budget approved for advertisement by
the Board of Supervisors
Wednesday, March 18, 2026: •Budget Public Hearings will be
and Wednesday, March 25, 2026 advertised
Thursday, April 2, 2026 – 7:00 pm: •Public Hearings on School Budget and full
Special Meeting County Budget (budgets cannot be approved until 7
days after public hearing)
Thursday, April 9, 2026 – 7:00 pm: •Approval of the School Budget, and full
Special Meeting County Budget at the regular of the Board
of Supervisors
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6.c.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff Report
Agenda Title: Request to use Opioid Abatement Funds (10 mins.)
Staff Contact(s): Kim VanDerHyde
Agenda Date: October 21, 2025 Item Number: 6.c.
Attachment(s): 1. County Fund Request Letter-Intensive
Treatment
2. County Fund Request Letter Direct Distribution-
Training
3. Crisis Services Overview since August 2023
4. DPCS Request-Opioid Balances for Crisis
08.2025
5. E-mail regarding shared cost with Danville
Reviewed By:
The National Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund contains funds received by
the County to mitigate the effects of the drug crisis in Pittsylvania County. The
balance in the fund currently stands at $431,139.44. We have several requests to
utilize these funds. Request letters are attached for your review. Kim Van Der
Hyde will review these requests for potential approval at the Business Meeting.
These requests will be approved under the Consent Agenda.
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DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA TREATMENT COURT
Pittsylvania County
Attn: Kim Van Der Hyde
Dear Ms. Van Der Hyde,
I am writing on behalf of the Danville Pittsylvania Treatment Court to respectfully
request your support through funding made available by the Opioid Abatement Act
(OAA).
The Danville Pittsylvania Treatment Court plays a vital role in addressing this
crisis by offering a proven alternative to incarceration for individuals struggling
with opioid use disorder and other substance-related challenges.
Therefore, we are respectfully asking Pittsylvania County for funding assistance,
specifically for the amount of $50,000 to assist with the cost of in-patient treatment
for the participants of Danville Pittsylvania Treatment Court.
Thank you,
Candace Valdez
Danville Pittsylvania Treatment Court Coordinator
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DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA TREATMENT COURT
Pittsylvania County
Attn: Kim Van Der Hyde
Dear Ms. Van Der Hyde,
I am writing on behalf of the Danville Pittsylvania Treatment Court to respectfully request your
support through funding made available by the Opioid Settlement Direct Distribution.
The Danville Pittsylvania Treatment Court plays a vital role in addressing this crisis by offering a
proven alternative to incarceration for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder and other
substance-related challenges.
Therefore, we are respectfully asking Pittsylvania County for $25,000 (twenty-five thousand
dollars) for funding assistance with training expenses allotted within Opioid Settlement Exhibit
E, Schedule B, Part A, Point 11 –
Offer scholarships and supports for behavioral health practitioners or workers involved in
addressing OUD and any co-occurring SUF/MH or mental health conditions, including,
but not limited to, training, scholarships, followships, loan repayment programs, or other
incentives for providers to work in rural or underserved areas (Exhibit E, 2022).
Also, training within Exhibit E, Schedule B, Part K, Point 1 -
Provide funding for staff training or networking programs and services to improve the
capability of government, community, and not-for-profit entities to abate the opioid crisis
(Exhibit E, 2022).
Your support will directly strengthen our community’s capacity to respond effectively to the
opioid crisis by ensuring that our staff and partners are equipped with the training and resources
necessary to provide high-quality, evidence-based care.
Thank you,
Candace Valdez
Danville Pittsylvania Treatment Court Coordinator
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Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services –
Crisis Services Overview
The mission of Crisis Services is to provide screening, emergency evaluation, and crisis intervention and
stabilization to those individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Individuals may present
to Crisis Services through the use of the Crisis Center location either through voluntary measures or be the
subject of an Emergency Custody Order (ECO). The goals of the Crisis Center are to provide temporary
custody, assessment, referral, and linkage for individuals in need of services to de-escalate the crisis and
return to a level of stabilization to remain in the community and their natural environment.
Mobile Crisis Response Services provides direct face-to-face interventions through rapid response for
temporary, intensive services and support. The purpose of this service is to i) de-escalate the behavioral
health crisis and prevent harm to the individual or others; ii) assist in the prevention of an individual’s acute
exacerbation of symptoms; iii) development of an immediate plan to maintain safety; and iv) coordination
of care and linking to appropriate treatment services to meet the needs of the individual. These services are
intended for individuals who are experiencing a serious behavioral health crisis. This service is designed to
stabilize the individual and strengthen the current living situation so that the individual remains in the
community during and beyond the crisis period. Therefore, many of the services are provided in the home
or community setting where the individual is located at the time of the crisis. Services include crisis
intervention and assessment, care coordination, and peer support.
Community Stabilization services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide for short-
term assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination to individuals experiencing a behavioral health
crisis. Services may include brief therapeutic and skill building interventions, engagement of natural
supports, interventions to integrate natural supports in the de-escalation and stabilization of the crisis, and
coordination of follow-up services. Services involve advocacy and networking to provide linkages and
referrals to appropriate community-based services and assisting the individual and their natural support
system in accessing other benefits or assistance programs for which they may be eligible. The goal of
Community Stabilization services is to stabilize the individual within their community and support the
individual and natural support system during the following: 1) between an initial Mobile Crisis Response
and entry in to an established follow-up service at the appropriate level of care if the appropriate level of
care is identified but not immediately available for access 2) as a transitional step-down from a higher level
of care if the next level of care is identified but not immediately available or 3) as a diversion from a higher
level of care.
The mission of 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization is to provide assessment and stabilization interventions to
individuals actively experiencing an acute mental health crisis for up to a 23-Hour time period within a
community-based outpatient clinic. This service is accessible 24/7 and is indicated for individuals that are
in acute crisis and require a safe environment for proper observation and assessment prior to determining
whether admission to inpatient hospital setting or institutional placement is necessary. This service is
intended to provide thorough assessments of crisis and psychosocial needs and supports throughout the full
23-hours of service to determine the best resources available for the individual to essentially prevent
unnecessary hospitalization.
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Annual Service Totals and Residency Breakdown
The table above outlines the total number of individuals served by Crisis Services
during Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025, categorized by their residence in Danville
City, Pittsylvania County, or Other (which may include surrounding Virginia
counties or out-of-state residents).
• Fiscal Year 2024 began on July 1, 2023, and the current Crisis Center
officially opened on August 15, 2023.
• Between July 1 and August 14, 2023, 139 individuals were served
prior to the opening.
• Subtracting this number from the FY24 total yields a true post-
opening total of 1,055 individuals.
• Fiscal Year 2025 ended on June 30, 2025.
• An additional 151 individuals were served between July 1 and
August 5, 2025.
Combining the adjusted totals from FY24 and FY25, Crisis Services has served a
total of 2,522 individuals since the opening of the current Crisis Center.
City County Other Total
FY 2024 Crisis Services 742 350 102 1194
FY 2025 Crisis Services 811 396 109 1316
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The chart above shows a breakdown of how many adults and juveniles had a
residence on file in the city, county or another jurisdiction and which service line
they received services through. Total numbers for these service lines since August
2023 are reflected in the figure below.
0
50
100
150
200
250
23-Hour
Adult
23-Hour
Juvenile
CCS
Adult
CCS
Juvenile
MCR
Adult
MCR
Juvenile
Other 10 0 2 0 12 4
County 58 10 61 25 22 22
City 138 19 110 38 50 29
CITY/COUNTY OF RESIDENCE BY SERVICE LINE
23-HourTotal: 235
Juveniles: 29
Adults: 206
CCSTotal: 236
Juveniles: 63
Adults: 173
MCRTotal: 139
Juveniles: 55
Adults: 84
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Individuals brought to the Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center (CITAC) by law enforcement may arrive either voluntarily, or under an Emergency Custody Order (ECO). It is important to note not all individuals brought in under an ECO
meet the criteria for a Temporary Detention Order (TDO). Conversely, not all
individuals who are ultimately placed under a TDO were initially brought to the
Crisis Center by law enforcement
Since the opening of the current Crisis Center, 1,054 individuals have presented
under an Emergency Custody Order (ECO) for assessment by Crisis Services.
This total includes: 786 ECOs issued by magistrates and 268 ECOs initiated by
law enforcement. It is important to note that not all ECOs resulted in individuals
being brought directly to the Crisis Center. In some cases, individuals were transported to the Emergency Room due to medical concerns requiring immediate attention.
268
786
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
Magistrate-Issued LEO-Initiated
ECO ORIGINATION
TOTAL: 1,054
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Since the opening of the current Crisis Center, a total of 1,051 Temporary Detention Orders (TDOs) have been issued. This figure includes individuals assessed through both Emergency Custody Orders (ECOs) and other referral pathways.
Of the 2,522 individuals served since the opening of the current Crisis Center:
• 558 individuals were not hospitalized and not enrolled in a crisis service
• These individuals were instead referred to community-based outpatient
providers or given resource lists to support follow-up care
This approach ensures that every individual receives appropriate care based on their
level of need, while promoting continuity of support within the community.
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Impact of Licensing Changes on Juvenile Crisis Services
In November 2024, the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental
Services (DBHDS) issued updated facility requirements for Community Services Boards (CSBs),
mandating:
• One shower per every four individuals
• Separate, designated shower facilities for adults and juveniles
As a result, the Juvenile 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization license was revoked for CSBs that did not
meet these standards. Currently, Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services (DPCS) does not
have sufficient shower facilities to reinstate 23-Hour services for juveniles. However, efforts are
underway to expand the Crisis Center and increase treatment capacity to meet these requirements.
Since the licensing change:
• 188 juveniles have been assessed by Crisis Services
• 83 juveniles were referred for voluntary inpatient psychiatric admission or hospitalized
under a Temporary Detention Order (TDO)
These youth may have benefited from the less restrictive and more comprehensive
environment offered by 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization. Even those not hospitalized could have
received more thorough assessments and individualized care planning through this service.
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83
JUVENILE ASSESSMENTS SINCE
NOVEMBER 2024
Assessed & Referred to Outpt
Services at DPCS or in the
Community
Referred for Hospitalization
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Kim Van Der Hyde
From:Jim Bebeau <jbebeau@dpcs.org>
Sent:Wednesday, October 8, 2025 7:56 PM
To:Kim Van Der Hyde
Subject:OAA Retained Balances
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the sender and know the content is safe.
Hi Kim ~
The City confirmed with me this week that it will support the Crisis Center renovations with $75,000 in
OAA retained balances.
I believe it was left that Pittsylvania County would likely consider a match of city funding, so I wanted
to pass this information along that contains a confirmed figure.
If there is any action or follow-up needed from me, please let me know!
Regards,
Jim
Jim Bebeau, LPC
Executive Director
Board Administration
245 Hairston Street
Danville, VA 24540
Tel: 434.799.0456 ext. 3018
Crisis Services (24/7): 434.793.4922 or call/text 988
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the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized
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8.a.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Closed Session
Agenda Title: Closed Session (Landfill Contract)
Staff Contact(s): Chris Adcock
Agenda Date: October 21, 2025 Item Number: 8.a.
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 Matter: Landfill Contract Discussion
Purpose: Legal Counsel Contract Consultation
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8.b.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Closed Session
Agenda Title: Closed Session (Economic Development Update)
Staff Contact(s): Matthew Rowe
Agenda Date: October 21, 2025 Item Number: 8.b.
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 Matter: Unannounced Prospective Businesses/Industries
Purpose: General Economic Development Projects Update
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Action Item
Agenda Title: Closed Session Certification
Staff Contact(s): Kaylyn McCluster
Agenda Date: October 21, 2025 Item Number: 9.a.
Attachment(s): None
Reviewed By: MWE
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’
CLOSED MEETING CERTIFICATION
BE IT RESOLVED that at the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors’
(“Board”) Work Session on October 21, 2025, 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
Darrell W. Dalton Yes/No
Timothy W. Dudley Yes/No
William V. ("Vic") Ingram Yes/No
Murray W. Whittle Yes/No
Eddie L. Hite, Jr. Yes/No
Robert M. Tucker, Jr. Yes/No
9.a.
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