VIRGINIA: AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNTY OF AMELIA BOARD OF  SUPERVISORS HELD AT THE. AMELIA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024.  PARTICIPANTS:  DAVID M. FELTS DEXTER JONES BENJAMIN MORRIS H. JOSEPH EASTER, IV TODD ROBINSON Board of Supervisors  District1 1 District2 2 District3 District 4 District: 5  CLARENCE C. MONDAY, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR (INTERIM) ASHLEY GUNN, ADMINISTRATORSASSISTANT JEFF GORE, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Chairman Felts called the September 18, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Amelia County Board of Supervisors to order at 7:001 P.M. and determined there was a quorum with all five members participating. Supervisor Morris offered the invocation, and everyone participated in the Pledge  of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA  The following minutes were unanimously approved on ai motion by Supervisor Morris:  August 28, 2024 Regular Meeting  The August Financial reports were accepted 3-2 on a motion by Supervisor Jones. Supervisor Jones, Felts, and Easter voted in favor ofthe motion. Supervisor Morris and  Robinson opposed the motion.  PUBLIC COMMENTS Martin Konkel Property tax rate. William Easter  Compared Summers County, WV and Goochland County to Amelia's Personal Discussed his concerns about the "tax situation". Discussed citizens' concerns about the increases. He stated that they should attend meetings and discussed that the board did what they could despite inflation and other challenges they faced.  STAFF/COMMITTEFORGANZATONAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS  A. VDOT Report:    Maintenance:  Smear patching and asphalt repair on Fowlkes Bridge and Fosters Lane. They've completed their second round of primary and secondary mowing. There were delays in surface treatments for the Rural Rustic Plan due to the weather,  but other surface treatments will begin this week.  B. School Board  Dr. Harper gave a report on. Enrollment and school board activities. Appropriation Request pf$1,500 with no local match.  Mr. Trump discussed the financial report.  Supervisor Robinson motioned to approve the appropriation request of$1,500. 5-0;  motion passed unanimously. C. J.L. Hamner Playground Update D. Zoning Administrator Appointment 5-0; motion passed unanimously. E. RiverStreet Update  Katerina Spears provide updated information for the playground budget.  Supervisor Easter motion to approved Jerry Williams at the Zoning Administrator. Supervisor Easter motioned to direct staff toj provide a letter of support for RiverStreet BEAD grant application. 5-0; motion passed unanimously.  F. Supervisor Reports: Supervisor. Jones: Supervisor Morris: Attended al library meeting. Supervisor Easter:  Attended a Piedmont Senior Resources and CRC: meeting.  Attended and spoke at the library playground opening event, assisted in the onboarding oft the new Community Crossroads member, and chamber ofc commerce Stated he has been keeping up with communications from citizens mostly regarding  meetings. They are looking for new members.  taxes. Supervisor Robinson: Supervisor Felts: to next week.  Attended a Piedmont Senior Resources and CPMT Meetings  Attended a Social Services Board meeting and the Jail board meeting has been moved  OLD/NEW BUSINESS A. Radio Project update  Kent Emmerson provided information on the progress of the radio system.    B. EMS Staffing and Appropriation Request motion passed unanimously. C. Staff Vacancy and Appropriation Request $190,461.04. 5-0; motion passed unanimously. D. County Administrator Work Order  Supervisor Easter motioned to approve the appropriation request of $130,00. 5-0;  Supervisors Robinson motioned to approve the appropriation request of  Supervisor Easter motioned to approve the County Administrator Work Order as  presented. 5-0; motion passed unanimously. E. Sheriff's Office Appropriations Requests  Supervisor Easter motioned to approve thei insurance reimbursement: appropriation Supervisor Easter motioned to approve the overtime pay appropriation request of  request of $29,125.00. 5-0; motion passed unanimously. $951.77.5-0; motion passed unanimously.  F. Human Resource Committee  Supervisor Easter motioned to create a Human Resource Committee with supervisor Easter and Morris as the board's representatives. 5-0; motion passed  unanimously. G. Finance Committee  Supervisor Easter motioned to create a Finance Committee with supervisor Easter and Robinson as the board's representatives. 5-0; motion passed unanimously. Supervisor Easter motioned to proceed with the public hearing process for delaying Meal Tax Ordinance for four months. 5-0; motion passed unanimously.  H. Meals Tax  Request for Surplus Funds parcel 122-23.  Supervisor Jones motioned for the board to deny the petitioner's request to move forward for the distribution of the access funds from the delinquent tax sales oft tax  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  A. Special Event Permit- Sheriff's Movie Night and Road Closure Permit B. Special Event Permit- APC Auto Show and Road Closure Permit C. Special Event Permit- Harvest Festival at Windsor Lavender Farm Supervisor Easter motioned to approve all special events and associated Road Closure Resolution provided. 5-0; motion passed unanimously.  No road closure event provided.    COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  A. Waste Management:  Host Fee Check Amount of $210, 133.26 Items ofl Interest submitted. Report Submitted  B. Commonwealth Regional Management:  C.DMV Select:  D. Miscellaneous Report(s)  Extension Office USDA Farm Service Agency Letter  Amelia Patient Data Report  BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENISREPORIS District 1-The Honorable David M. Felts No additional comments. District 2-The Honorable Dexter Jones Discussed speaking with citizens regarding mostly personal property taxes. Discussed Field Days oft the Past is looking for ai newl location. District3-The Honorable Beniv Morris Mentioned events that are coming up in amelia. Discussed the GoTell event in Farmville. District 4-The Honorable Joseph Easter County employees for their efforts. District 5-The Honorable Todd Robinson  Mentioned that he will be having a Townhall on the 28, 2024 at Company 3.  Discussed exciting things happening in the Administration and thank Mr. Monday and Amelia  Discussed his town hall at the Mannboro volunteer department on the 28th.  MOTION TO ADOURNICONTINUE MEETING  There being no other business, the September 18, 2024 Regular meeting was continued to Monday, September 30th 2024 at 3:00PM on ai motion by Supervisor Morris. 5-0; motion passed  unanimously. ATTEST:  Minutes Approved: October 16, 2024 David M. Felts, Chairman A Jr., Board County  Clarence Monday, Interm Amelia County Administrâtor Ack6  Amelia  of Supervisors