VIRGINIA: ATAREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNTY OF AMELIA BOARD OF  SUPERVISORS HELD AT THE. AMELIA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM ON WEDNESDAY,UNET,0A  PARTICIPANTS:  DAVID M. FELTS DEXTER JONES SHAUN WEYANT H. JOSEPH EASTER,IV TODD ROBINSON Board of Supervisors  District1 District2 2 District3 District4 4 District5  A. TAYLOR HARVIE, III, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ASHLEY GUNN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT BRADY DEAL, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JEFF GORE, COUNTY ATTORNEY  Chairman Felts called the June 21, 2023 Regular Meeting oft 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 Weyant offered the invocation, and everyone participated in the Pledge  ofA Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA  The agenda was approved on a motion by Supervisor Weyant.  The following minutes were approved on a motion by Supervisor Robinson:  May 17, 2023 Regular Meeting  The May Financial reports were approved on ai motion by Supervisor Weyant.  PUBLIC COMMENTS Bob Smith: Commerce and Amelia EDA. Michael Whitaker  -Gave an update on the Business Appreciation Day event hosted by the Chambers of -Submitted his public comment for the board book. Discussed better accommodations for existing Bike Rt 1 and the Comprehensive Plan for Tourism. He also discussed being for  the proposed EDA Richardson Road Project.  Wendell Scott:    Discussed that he believes the speed limit on 604 is excessively higher than what it -Discussed emails that were exchanged between her, the county Attorney, and other  should be and should have a solid line to indicate no passing. resources regarding the Landfill and reports associated.  Allison Crews:  STAFF/COMMITTEFORGANZATIONAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS  A. VDOT Report:  Maintenance:  -Resume Primary mowing at the end of this month. -asphalt patching inj preparation for paving Traffic Studies/ Special Requests:  -ditch, pipe replacements, and cutting back sight distance complaints. -Rt 628: Signs have been installed for the statutory 55/45 for truck speed limit. -Rt 614: speed study has been completed. A signage plan has been sent to the crew -Rt 604: Speed study tol be reviewed closer at passing lanes sections. -Latex mix contract will be working on various routes starting in late June.  fori installation. Construction:  -Slurry seal operations have been completed. -Plant mix for Rt 609. is scheduled to begin next week. -Primary routes have been completed. -Full depth reclamation being performed on Rt614. -Discussed the Rural Rustic Project.  Supervisor Felts inquired about the 604 bridge and Ms. Worley discussed an update on the location and that funding is being requested for the project. As Supervisor Jones inquired about Royalton Rd and requested it to be a foot wider. Rebecca replied stating they may not be able to make the asphalt that much wider, but  millings could potentially be applied.  Supervisor Robinson mentioned Wills Rd and tree trimming. The Rural Rustic plan and the budget fori it were discussed. Discussed the impact of grants and project increases. Mr. Deal confirmed that he advertised it correctly.  Supervisor Easter inquired about the process oft the VDOT advertisement in which Supervisor Easter made a motion to approve the Presented FY 2024 Secondary Road Improvement Budget as presented. 5-0; Motion approved. Dr. Harper gave a report on Enrollment and school board activities.  B. School Board  Mr. Trump discussed the financial report. Carry-Forward Resolution    -Board and Mr. Trump discussed the Resolution. Supervisor Felts Recommended to set a cap for $385,000.  Supervisor Felts made a motion to approve the Resolution to return the carry- over to the school up to $385,00.. 3-2; Motion approved. Supervisors Felts, Easter, and Weyant voted inj favor. Supervisors Jones and. Robinson voted against the motion.  Appropriation Letter TRRI Grant Funds Appropriation Letter- RIPE Grant Funds  Appropriation Letter- School-based Mental Health Grant Funds $5k, and $142k with no local match. 5-0; Motion Approved.  Supervisor Easter Made a motion to approve the appropriation requests of $5k,  C.J J.L. Hamner Library Board ofTrustees Appointments  Caterina Spears introduced herself as the new. library director and discussed each appointment presented. She also discussed an update for upcoming events. Supervisor Weyant made a motion to approve the reappointment of Ms. Aston,  Ms. Whitaker, and Ms. Hicks. 5-0; Motion approved.  D. Sheriff's Office Appropriation Request  & Supervisor Weyant made a motion to approve the Appropriation Request. 5-0;  Motion approved.  E. Supervisors' Activity and Committee Report:  Supervisor Jones: Attended the Juneteenth event and the CRC meeting.  Supervisor Weyant: Attended the Business Appreciation Day event, Juneteenth event, Supervisor Easter: In addition to the standard meetings, he attended the Juneteenth Supervisor Robinson: Attended a PSR, CPMT meeting and attended the. Juneteenth Supervisor Felts:Attended the Piedmont Regional Jail meeting, Juneteenth event, and radio meetings. Brought up the Fair and Mr. Robinson participating in the dunking  radio meetings, and normal citizens interactions. celebration and reminded everyone about the Fair.  event.  booth.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  A. Rezoning Request- Amelia Economic Development Authority  The Dir. of Community Development discussed the details of the request. The board discussed deed restrictions and citizens' concerns.    Supervisor Robinson made a motion to approve the request. 5-0; Motion The Dir. of Community Development discussed the details of the request. Alexandar Boyd (Richmond Attorney), representing Audrey Walker, discussed his clients concerns on the proposed Special Request. Parcel owner 28-3-1. The property Supervisor Easter asked when the client lived in Amelia, has she ever lived in Amelia, and then asked when she visited last. Mr. Boyd stated her family has owned the property for over 80 years. Supervisor Easter continues stating that the arguments of Audrey Walker spoke about growing up on the farm her attorney mentioned. She discussed her continued visitations and paying taxes on the property. She discussed Supervisor Jones made a motion to approve the Special Exception Request with the addition that no more: is to be added than what is being seen by the presentation during the meeting. 5-0; Motion approved.  approved.  B. Public Hearing- Special Exception Request:  owner opposes the request.  the attorney showed any knowledge of Amelia or the area.  why she opposes the Special Exceptions. Board continued discussions on the request.  C.S Special Event Permit- National Night Out:  The Dir. of Community Development discussed the details oft the Permit. Supervisor Weyant made a motion to approve the permit as well as the road  closure. 5-0; Motion approved.  D. Road closure Resolution- Amelia Presbyterian Auto Show:  The Dir. of Community Development discussed the details oft the Permit. Supervisor Easter made a motion to approve the permit. 5-0; Motion approved. The Dir. of Community Development discussed the details resolution including Supervisor Easter made a motion to approve the Resolution. 5-0; Motion  E. Resolution- VDOTTAP Sidewalk Project Phase 1:  the funding ofthe project.  approved.  F. Resolution- SSYP FY24 Budget: portion of the meeting. G. Cash Proffer Report:  This Resolution for the six-year plan was discussed and approved under the VDOT  The Dir. ofCommunity Development discussed the details oft the Cash Proffers  Report.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS A. USDA Resolution  County Administrator discussed details ofthe Resolution.    Supervisor Weyant made a motion to approve thel Resolution. 5-0; Motion  approved.  B. Personal Property Tax ReliefA Act:  The Commissioner ofthe Revenue discussed details ofthe proposed PPTRA The board and the County Attorney discussed both the FY24 Budget Resolution Supervisor Easter made a motion to approve the PPTRA as presented by the COR for 28.28 tax relief for all eligible vehicles up to $20,000 following the allowances by the state as noted in the Resolution. 5-0; Motion approved. Supervisor Robinson made a motion to change the tax rate from 4.15 to 3.53 on personal property, vehicles only (Replace Paragraph "J" only). 5-0; Motion  which is contingent on the FY24 Budget Resolution.  and the PPTRA.  C. FY24 Budget Resolution:  approved.  COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  A. Waste Management:  Host Fee Check Amount of $256,598.83. Items of Interest submitted. Report Submitted  B. Commonwealth Regional Management:  C. DMV Select:  D. Governor Response Letter:  County Administrator discussed the details oft the letter.  BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTSREPORIS District 1-The Honorable David M. Felts  Enjoy and look forward to all the local events. Shared appreciation ofall first responders.  District 2-The Honorable Dexter Jones  Discussed the fair and participation oft the upcoming fair. and needed for bringing the community together.  Be sure to attend national night out. Events like this and Juneteenth are appreciated    District 3-The Honorable Shaun Wevant  Looking forward to the fair.  Discussed the Lavender festival and appreciated working together with them.  District 4-The Honorable Joseph Easter  Heard great things about the Lavender Festival. Stated he was out for the truck and tractor pull.  Noted the July 4tha activities which will actually be. July 1st with the 100-mile yard sale.  District 5-The Honorable Todd Robinson  Gave details of when he'll bei in the dunking booth and looks forward to the fair.  MOTIONTO ADJOURN/CONTINUE MEETING  There being no other business, the June 21, 2023 Regular meeting was adjourned.  ATTEST:  Minutes Approved: July 19,2023 Ts David M. Felts, Jr., Chairman Amelia County Board of Supervisors  Rld  A. TaylorHarvie, III Amelia County Administrator  6