MINUTES OF THB SHENANDOAH COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  MBETING: OCTOBER 8, 2024, 4:001 PM  The Board of Supervisors met in the Board Meeting Room, 600 North Main Street, Woodstock, Virginia on October 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The following members of the Board of Supervisors were in attendance: Chairman Dennis Morris, Supervisor Karl Roulston, Supervisor Tim' Taylor, Supervisor  David Ferguson, Vice Chairman Josh Stephens, and Supervisor Steve Baker.  Administrative Staff members in attendance: Mr. Evan Vass, County Administrator, Ms. Mandy Belyea, Deputy County Administrator, Ms.. Amy Dill, Director of Finance, Mr. Jason Ham, County  Attorney, and Ms. Allie Fauber, Administrative. Assistant.  Chairman Morris called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and Chairman Morris led an invocation  followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF THB, AGENDA:  Vice Chairman Stephens made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Taylor, to approve the agenda  as presented. The motion was approved by a roll call vote as follows:  Mr. Taylor aye Mr. Stephens aye Mr. Morris aye SPBCIAL PRESENTATIONS:  Mr. Roulston Mr. Ferguson Mr. Baker  aye aye aye  There were no. special presentations at the October 8, 2024, regular meeting.  CONSIDERATION OF NON-ACTION ITEMS:  1. Discussion and consideration oft reappropriations for the first quarter ofl Fiscal Year 2025. Ms. Amy Dill said that this is the quarterly process where departments present unanticipated revenues and would like to have them allocated for their spending use. She said most of these include PUBLIC COMMENT (OTHER THAN MATTERS FOR WHICH A PUBLIC HBARING HAS BEEN OR WILL  grants and donations. BB HELD):  Tbere were noj public comments at the October 8, 2024, regular meeting. 1. Consideration oft the September 24, 2024, regular meeting minutes. presented. The motion was approved by a roll call vote as follows:  CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:  Vice Chairman Stephens made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Baker to approve the items as  Mr. Taylor aye Mr. Stephens aye Mr. Morris aye PUBLIC HBARING(s):  Mr. Roulston Mr. Ferguson Mr. Baker  aye aye aye    There were no public bearings. scheduled, for the October 8, 2024, regular meeting  OLD BUSINESS:  1. Consideration of an ordinance establishing a county cigarette tax as approved in the FY2025 Supervisor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Roulston, to approve thei item as  annual budget.  presented. The motion was approved by a roll call vote as follows:  Mr. Taylor aye Mr. Stephens aye Mr. Morris aye  Mr. Roulston Mr. Ferguson Mr. Baker  aye aye aye  2. Consideration ofa Zoning' Text Amendment to Section 165-17B of the County Code to add the use of Kennel, Commercial by special use permit within the B-2 General Business District. Ms. Brenna Menefee stated that they understood the concerns that the Board expressed at the previous meeting and have made this by special use permit only. She explained that this will give the Board a chance to hear the applicant for each specific project and site and review. Supervisor Taylor Supervisor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Stephens, to approve the item as  said that hei is glad that this is through a special use permit. presented. The motion was approved by a roll call vote as follows:  Mr. Taylor aye Mr. Stephens aye Mr. Morris aye Insurance Billing.  Mr. Roulston Mr. Ferguson Mr. Baker  aye aye aye  3. Consideration of amendments to existing memorandum of agreement(s) concerning EMS Supervisor Taylors said that he attended a regional VACO meeting, and this issue came up and that some counties are still struggling to come up with a solution. He added that he appreciates Chief Willaims  for solving this issue.  Supervisor Ferguson made a motion, seconded by Supervisor Roulston, to approve the item as  presented. The motion was approved by a roll call vote as follows:  Mr. Taylor aye Mr. Stephens aye Mr. Morris aye  Mr. Roulston Mr. Ferguson Mr. Baker  aye aye aye  CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:  There were: no. Plamning Commission items for consideration. at the October 8, 2024, regular meeting. There were no. New Business items for consideration at the October 8, 2024, regular meeting.  NEW BUSINBSS:  COUNTY ATTORNEY COMMENTS:    Mr. Ham had no comments. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:  Supervisor Baker said he feels for all the people affected by the recent hurricane and tol keep them in your thoughts. He said he loves hearing that sO many people have stepped up to help those in  dire situations.  Supervisor Taylor said he attended and enjoyed the events held by the Strasburg Presbyterian Vice Chairman Stephens reminded everyone that the Sheriffs Office has a trailer for donations  Church over the weekend to celebrate their 200th anniversary. that will be delivered to those affected by the hurricane. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:  Mr. Vass informed the Board that the VACO meeting will conclude on the same day as the scheduled day regular meeting, November 12, and that they have historically cancelled this meeting. The consensus of the Board was to cancel this meeting. He also told the Board that there would be an appreciation reception for the CAC and Planning Commission beginning at 5:30 pm prior to their next  meeting on October 22. OTHER BUSINBSS: CLOSED SESSION(s):  There were no other business items for tbe October 8, 2024, regular meting.  1. A closed session as authorized by Virginia State Code section 2.2-3711 (A)(3) to discuss the acquisition of real property fora public purpose, or the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect thel bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the County. The subject matter concerns the potential acquisition ofa privately held parcel of property and the potential disposition of a parcel of property owned by Shenandoah 2. A closed session as authorized by Virginia State Code section 2.2-3711 (A)(5) to discuss 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. The subject matter is the expansion of an existing 3. Ac closed session as authorized by Virginia State Code section 2.2-3711 (A)(1) of the State Code to discuss the assignment and appointment of specific public officers, appointees, or employees. The subject matter is the appointment of public officials to serve on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Board ofZoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Citizens Advisory Committee to the Comprehensive Plan, Conservation Easement 4. A closed session as authorized by Virginia State Code section 2.2-3711 (A)(8) to consult with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel. The subject matter is the discussion of legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice. At4:19 p.m. Vice Chairman Stephens made a motion which was seconded by Supervisor Roulston to enter into A closed session as authorized by Virginia State Code section 2.2-3711 (A)(3) to discuss the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy oft the  County.  business.  Authority, and the Northwestern Community Services Board.    County. The subject matter concerns the potential acquisition of a privately held parcel of property and the potential disposition of a parcel of property owned by Shenandoah County. A closed session as authorized by Virginia State Code section 2.2-3711 (A)(5) to discuss a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business ori industry where no previous announcement has been made oft the business or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. The subject matter is the expansion ofa an existing business. A closed session as authorized by Virginia State Code section 2.2- 3711 (A)(1) of the. State Code to discuss the assignment and appointment of specific public officers, appointees, or employees. The subject matter is the appointment of public officials to serve on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Citizens Advisory Committee to the Comprehensive Plan, Conservation Easement Authority, and the Northwestern Community Services Board. A closed session as authorized by Virginia State Code section 2.2-3711 (A)(8) to consult with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring thej provision oflegal advice by such counsel. The subject matteri is the discussion oflegal matters  requiring the provision of] legal advice.  The motion was approved by a unanimous roll call vote as follows:  Mr. Taylor aye Mr. Stephens aye Mr. Morris aye  Mr. Roulston Mr. Ferguson Mr. Baker  aye aye aye  At 5:45 p.m. the Board reconvened into open session following a motion by Vice Chairman Stephens and seconded by Supervisor Taylor which was approved by a unanimous roll call vote as follows:  Mr. Taylor aye Mr. Stephens aye Mr. Morris aye  Mr. Roulston Mr. Ferguson Mr. Baker  aye aye aye  Mr. Vass read the certification that all: members must certify that to the best of each member's knowledge @) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirement, under The Virginia Freedom Information Act and () only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were. heard, discussed or considered in the  meeting of the public body. Mr. Taylor aye Mr. Stephens aye Mr. Morris aye  Mr. Roulston Mr. Ferguson Mr. Baker  aye aye aye  ADJOURNMENT  With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.  Tnd  ATTEST:  Evan Vass, Clerk oft the Board  M