VIRGINIA: ATAREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNTY OF AMELIA BOARD OF  SUPERVISORS HELD ATTHE. AMELIA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023.  PARTICIPANTS:  DAVID M. FELTS DEXTERJONES SHAUN WEYANT H.JOSEPH EASTER, IV TODD ROBINSON Board of Supervisors  District1 District 2 District3 3 District 4 District 5  A. TAYLOR HARVIE, III, County Administrator ASHLEY GUNN, Assistant Administrator JEFF GORE, COUNTY ATTORNEY  BRADY DEAL, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  Chairman Felts called the December 20, 2023 Regular Meeting oft the Amelia County Board of Supervisors to order at 7:00 P.M. and determined there was a quorum with all five members participating. Supervisor Weyant offered the invocation, and everyone participated in the Pledge  ofAllegiance. CONSENT AGENDA  A. The agenda was amended to remove the Public Tower Tax Refund Request and add a RiverStreet Update. The amended agenda was approved on ai motion by Supervisor The following minutes were approved on ai motion by Supervisor Weyant:  Weyant.  November 15, 2023 Regular Meeting  The November Financial reports were approved as a block on a motion by Supervisor  Robinson. PUBLIC COMMENTS  Martin Konkel- Discussed his concerns for the Building Hope organization raising money for Shaun Weyant who he states is the chiefoperating officer for the charity. He stated concerns ofconflict ofinterests where the school funds have been "funneled to an  elected representative."    STAFF/COMMITTEE/ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS  A. VDOT Report:  Maintenance:  Primary focus has been slope mowing and Cleaning back the vegetation. Shoulder repairs and pothole patching have been inj progress. Higher Volume crossovers along Rt 360 are still under review for striping and Working on environmental clearance for the County's next rural rustic  Traffic Studies/ Special Requests:  signage. project.  A. School Board  Dr. Harper gave ai report on Enrollment and school board activities.  Mr. Trump discussed the financial report.  Security Grant Appropriation Change Request of$175,000.  Supervisor Easter made a motion to the appropriation request with no additional local funding required from the County as iti is anticipated to already absorbed by  the schools in their existing budget. 5-0; Motion passed. B. Public Hearing- Amendments to FY 2023-24 County Budget  Mr. Worrel presented to the board the revised County Budget. There were no comments from citizens during the public hearing.  Supervisor Easter made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented. 5-0; Motion  passed.  C. Honoring Retiring Staff Members  The county Administrator presented an appreciation plaque to Shaun Weyant for his 4 The county Administrator presented an appreciation plaque to Martha Pullen and also informed the public that a crepe myrtle with a plaque will be planted in her honor for her 50 years of service with Amelia County Social Services The county Administrator mentioned the County's appreciation for other retirees that were: not present at the meeting: Shondra Hicks and Catherine Chalkley.  years ofs service on the Board of Supervisors  D. Building Hope- First Responder Donations  The organization donated the funds to the Sheriff's Office, to Amelia Emergency  Squad, and Amelia Fire department.  E. RiverStreet Update: F. Supervisor Reports: committee.  Rob Taylor gave aj presentation on the project status.  Supervisor. Jones: Attended the CRC Meeting and several members are retiring from the Supervisor Weyant: Attended a Heartland Regional meeting and a radio system meeting.  Supervisor Easter: Attended a Crossroads meeting. Supervisor Robinson: attended a CPMT Meeting.    Supervisor Felts: Attended al Piedmont Regional Jail meeting, and EMS meetings.  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Capital Improvement Plan Update  Brady presented an update with County projects from the CIP.  Board members discussed possible changes and requirements regarding timeline  and use of funds.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS  B. Public Hearing- Amendments tol FY 2023-24 County Budget  Item discussed and voted on during Staff/Committe/ Organizational Reports." Item discussed during Staff/Committee/ Organizational Reports."  .E Building Hope- First Responder Donations D. Amelia Food Pantry- Pantry Needs  Joi Worsham gave aj presentation on the Amelia Food Pantry and requested No action was taken by the board at this time until further review.  financial assistance from the County.  E. Adoption ofEmergency Operation Plan presented. 5-0; Motion passed.  Supervisor Robinson made a motion to approve the Emergency Operation Plan as Supervisor Easter made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented. 5-0; Motion  passed.  F. Public Tower Tax Refund Request G. Prince Edward/Amelia Boundary Line  Removed from Agenda for further review by board members.  After discussion between board members, no action was taken.  H. Public Hearing- RiverStreet Lease Agreements to the spelling of Genito road. 5-0; Motion passed.  There were: no comments from the citizens during the public hearing. Supervisor Easter made a motion to approve the Lease Agreements with a correction . Josh Myers Valuation Solutions- Independent Review of the 2023 Reassessment  Attorney, MichaelLockaby, summarized and discussed the report regarding the  reassessment and options for the County moving forward.  J. Resolution- Amelia County Spring Green/ Clean-up  Supervisor Easter made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented. 5-0; Motion  passed.    K. Health Department Budget  Mr. Worrell discussed the Health Department Budget and made a recommendation to appropriate the additional money that is needed tol have the  account corrected.  * Supervisor Jones made a motion to approve the appropriation of $27599.81.5-0;  Motion approved. L. Elderly Tax Relief  Supervisor Easter made a motion tol have County Staff prepare an ordinance reflecting recommended changes. With a roll call vote of2-3; Motion failed. Supervisors Weyant and Easter voted inj favor. Supervisors Felts, Jones, and. Robinson  voted against the motion.  COUNTY ADMINISTRATORSI REPORT  A. Waste Management:  Host Fee Check Amount of $237,838.00 Items ofInterest submitted. Report Submitted  B. Commonwealth Regional Management:  C. DMV Select:  D. Maplewood Recycling and' Waste Disposal Facility Inspection  E. Miscellaneous Report(s)  Virginia Loggers Association  BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTSREPORTS District 1-The Honorable David M. Felts  Thanked Mr. Weyant for his service. Wished everyone ai merry Christmas.  District 2-The Honorable Dexter Jones  Agreed with Mr. Robinson'ss statement of wishing everyone a merry Christmas, to enjoy time with your family, be safe, and be thankful for the time that you have. Complimented and brought to the community' s attention Mr. Harvie's Volunteer Discussed his appreciation of serving on the board and appreciation of the  District 3-The Honorable Shaun Weyant  service to the Amelia Emergency Squad. community and their support.  Wished everyone ai merry Christmas and to be safe.    District 4-The Honorable Joseph Easter  Agreed with Supervisor Robinson' 's statement of wishing everyone ai merry Christmas, to enjoy time with your family, be safe, and be thankful for the time  that you have.  District 5-The Honorable Todd Robinson  Wished everyone al merry Christmas, enjoy time with your family, be safe, and be  thankful for the time that you have.  CLOSED MEETING, PURSUANTTO CODE OF VIRGINIA $2.2-3711-A-3and: $2.2-  3711-A-8  Supervisor Easter made a motion to go into closed session. 5-0: Motion approved. A. Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position B., Consultation with legal counsel employed or retained bya a public body regarding C.After entering into open session, the Board certified by roll call that only items allowed by Code of Virginia 52.2-3711-A3 and 52.2-3711-A8 were discussed. The  or negotiating strategy of the public body. 2023 Real Property Assessment.  vote was as follows: C.VOTE:  AYES:  NAYS: NONE  District 1- Supervisor Felts District 2- Supervisor Jones District3 - Supervisor Weyant District 4- - Supervisor Easter District t5- Supervisor Robinson  MOTIONTO ADJOURN/CONTINUE MEETING  There being no other business, the December 20, 2023 Regular meeting was adjourned.  ATTEST:  Minutes Approved: January 17,2024 &  Ho  A. Taylor Harvie, III Amelia County Administrator  David  Amelia County Board of Supervisors    6