VIRGINIA: AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNTY OF AMELIA BOARDO OF  SUPERVISORS HELD ATTHE. AMELIA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE ROOM ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL1 19, 2023.  PARTICIPANTS:  DAVID M. FELTS DEXTER JONES SHAUN WEYANT H. JOSEPH EASTER, IV TODD ROBINSON Board of Supervisors  District 1 District 2 District 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. April 19, 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  of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA  The agenda was amended to remove Agenda item 6. D. Personnel Policy and add a Closed Session. The amended agenda was approved on a motion by Supervisor Weyant. The following minutes were approved on ai motion by Supervisor Jones:  March 15, 2023 Regular Meeting March 21, 2023 Budget Workshop March 22, 2023 Budget Workshop March 29, 2023 Budget Workshop  The March 2023 Financial reports were approved on ai motion by Supervisor Jones.  PUBLIC COMMENTS Mark Price  -Discussed when his son Deputy Josh Price was shot in the line of duty December 28, 2022 who is well and back at work. Mr. Price discussed support in favor of full funding  ofthe Sheriff's Department instead oft the cuts being made. L.K.N Mondrey (Amelia 4H Agent) & Mackenzie Gunn    -Gave an update on programs that the extension office offers and activities oft the 4H -Discussed her son's punishment by the Amelia County Public Schools. Stated what the incident was, how it was handled, and why she disagreed with it. Stated other than her sO -Stated after making comments about the school board, he was urged to get involved which brings him to the meeting. Discussed his attendance at various meetings and his -Discussed her history in Amelia County and her opposition to the budget cut oft the -Discussed her concerns with the previously proposed elderly tax ordinance. -Discussed his history in Amelia County, his concerns with the Tyson situation, the impact it will cause locally, and he understands and is in favor ofthe proposed budget. STAFF/COMMITTEPORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS  groups. Stephanie Smith  no other student was punished. Bobby Lipes  concerns with the school board. Helen Warren Burke Amelia County Schools. Laura Walsh John W Vaughn  A. VDOT Report:  Maintenance: Rdl Rt. 614 FDR/ Surface Treatment project. Asphalt overlay on Rt. 680 Pipe Replacement on Rt. 616 Genito Rd Pipe Replacement on Rt 608 Little Patrick Rd Asphalt patching Rt. 614, Rt. 640 Buckskin Rd, Rt. 630  Asphalt overlay on Rt. 609 Royalton Rd from Powhatan CL to 616 Genito Rd.  Land use: on applicable cases Traffic Studies/ Special Requests: Construction:  VDOT representative attended Planning Commission meeting and provided comments -Route 616 and Route 642 -traffic study ongoing for additional signage ati intersection -Secondary Six Year Plan funding information provided to the Board. PM4F Plant Mix- Route andj paving operations to begin within the next two weeks SS4A Slurry Seal- Pathing on various routes is complete. Cape seal expected to begin -1 LM4A Latex Modified- Patching and crack sealing on Route 604 tol begin this week. Chesterfield Residency is working on environmental documents for Fowlkes Bridge Route 621, Brook Hill Road, in Cumberland County, just west of the Appomattox River closed April 3rdt through May 12th for culvert replacement. Detour is posted and Bridge joint repairs completed at the following locations: o Route 632, Dykeland Road over Flat Creek o Route 642, Amelia Springs Road over Flat Creek o Route 644, Rocky  in May with Slurry Seal to occur mid-summer. Latex to occur towards the end of April.  Road for the Rural Rustic project tol be completed this summer.  extends into Amelia County. Ford Road over Flat Creek    Supervisor Robinson inquired about Richmond Rd. Stated it was milled and Supervisor Felts stated that Buckskin Rd. has potholes that need attention. Supervisor Easters inquired about multiple areas being painted poorly. -Ms. Worley stated that some should be temporary for road work.  asked why because it was the best road.  A. School Board  Dr. Harper gave a report on Enrollment and school board activities. -Provided ACPS budget information and their various processes of obtaining the -Discussed various concerns he's received from certain Board of Supervisors. -Discussed concerns that were brought up on a Social Media Platform.  information.  Mr. Trump discussed the financial report.  B. Brightpoint Community Appointment  Supervisor Easter made a motion to reappoint Lorie Camp Southall. 5-0;  Motion approved.  C. Directory ofBoards/Commites Commissions/ County Staff  Supervisors discussed various members oft the directory and will contact individuals  int their district on reappointments. - No action taken.  D. Board of Supervisor Reports: Supervisor Jones: -CRC Meeting Supervisor Weyant: Supervisor. Easter: Supervisor Robinson: Supervisor Felts:  Workshops, Radio meeting, emergency service meetings, and 2-3 standard meetings. -Received calls, emails, and texts from citizens about the direction oft the County.  -Received emails and attended CPMT: meeting. -Fielding emails, talking to citizens, and al PRJ meeting.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS:  A. Local Agricultural Producers B. Public Hearing- FY24) Budget Mary Alice Williams request. Heidi Britt  John W. Vaughn spoke during Public Comments on this topic.  -Request an additional request for the board of elections. Submitted a letter stating their    -Discussed her concerns about the school buses and opposes the current proposed budget -Mary read her daughter's statement to the board in opposition to the current proposed -Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. S Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting sheriff and school funding. -Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. -Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. -Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. -Spokei in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. - Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. -Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. A Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. - Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. - Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. - Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding.  cutting school funding. Mary. Adams and Ava Adams budget cutting school funding. Brandy Coward Mandy Martin Melissa Costly Brittany Kingery Jessica Brown Brandon Wright Sylvia Hicks James Squire Justin Squire Todd Spurlock Sherri Spurlock James McMillon Willl Ingram Lexi Weyant Elizabeth Poe Melissa Sease Brenda Johnson    Jennifer Whitaker Kimberly Onatolla Martin Konkel Bob Smith Jeremy Holmes Diane Smith  - Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. -Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. -Discussed various information regarding past and current school budget. -Spoke about decreased funding for the Sheriff's Office. -Spoke in favor oft the proposed budget.  -Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. -Discussed past speakers' accusations that the Board (of Supervisors) is cutting specific school items and wanted to clarify that the school board chooses specific things to cut. -Stated that the Board of Supervisors just set thel Budget. Stated that everyone needs tol be -Discussed what she believes is good/poor leadership, gave various examples of both, and  realistic and know how to compromise with the Budget. The speaker did not state her name/address. what each kind of leadership could cause.  Grace Weyant Tony Easter - Spoke in favor oft the proposed budget. Sarah Tanner-Anderson Robin Whittington Michael Neller Office. David Geraghty Bonnie Vega  S Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding.  -Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. - Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. - Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding and sheriff's  S Spoke in opposition to the current proposed budget cutting school funding. I Discussed meeting with County staff and a couple of Board of Supervisors. -Discussed that her video was stolen offl her Facebook page and used as part of someone's YouTube video to potentially imply something. She discussed her activities in * Supervisor Easter stated he volunteers at school and encourages others to do SO. Discussed comments made about bullying, board members not responding to emails,  the video for clarification and asked to not do it again.    discussed various public comments, budget schedule, the desire to raise taxes, and to & Supervisor Robinson expressed his concerns for writing a blank check for the forestry Supervisor Weyant discussed his conçerns ofi funding the Amelia Emergency Squad and the lack oft tax increase. He discussed that he finds it insulting when the board states citizens can'tafford ai raise in taxes but can afford a raise in fees. Stated other what Counties pay in taxes and docsn'tunderstand why the board refuses to raise taxes. Discussed raising taxes by 5-10 percent and giving it to the school. Supervisor Felts discussed he' 's against raising taxes and why. Board members discussed the Reassessment and the possible impact on the citizens. Other topics were discussed regarding the faimess of the budget affecting each  pass the land use and elderly tax.  department without knowing how it would impact the citizens.  department. C.F FY2022 Final Audit D. Personnel Policy E. PJDC Mechanical Systems  No questions or concerns from thel board. Removed during Agenda Amendment  County Administrator explained this item was put on the agenda to discuss where the money will be pulled from in the budget. Explained that this is for the Supervisor Easter asked where this payment was pulled from. County Administrator explained that it has not be assigned al line in thel budget and is requesting where the board would like to assign this item. Board members discussed concerns ofhow and when toj pay since the work has been  upgrades to the detention center.  completed.  COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT A. Special Event Permit- Walk for Life  * Supervisor Robinson made a motion to approve. 5-0; Motion approved.  Supervisor Jones made a motion to approve; 5-0; motion approved.  B. Special Event Permit- Celebrate Independence C. Special Event Permit- Lavender Festival  Applicant agreed that there will be no alcohol at the event. Supervisor Robison made a motion to approve. 5-0; Motion approved. * Supervisor Weyant made a motion to approve. 5-0; Motion approved.  D. Maplewood Forest Road Acceptance Resolution E. Public Hearing-Zoning Text Amendment- Dog Kennel  There were no comments made by the public. County Attorney about the amendment.  Discussions between Board members, Community Development Director, and    & Supervisor Easter made a motion to approve with the number of3 or less litters per calendar year.3-2; Motion approved. Supervisor Robinson and Weyant F. Public Hearing-Zoning Text Amendment- Setbacks for Wireless Support Structures Supervisor Weyant made a motion to approve. 5-0; Motion approved. G. Public Hearing- Request for Rezoning- TM 31-9-1 & TM31-9-2 from R-1 toF R-2  opposed the amendment.  There were no comments made by the public.  Director of Community Development briefed the Board members on the request.  Martha Pullen- opposes rezoning request. Hilda O'Neil Clark- Opposed rezoning request. Kevin Clark- Opposed rezoning request. Martin Konkel- Opposed rezoning request. John Leder- Opposed rezoning request. Barry Pullen- Opposed rezoning request. have or have brought up previously.  Shelby and Ed) Rogerville (applicants)- Addressed concerns that citizens may Board members expressed concerns with access to the property. Supervisor Weyant and Easter believes the zoning and Access are two different Supervisor Robinson desires this to be cleaner before presented back to the board. Supervisor Easter made a motion to defer it until follow-up conversations with applicant and public speakers occur. 5-0; Motion approved.  issues.  COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  A. Waste Management:  Host Fee Check Amount of $217,965.35 Items ofInterest submitted. Report Submitted  B. Commonwealth Regional Management:  C.I DMV Select:  D. Wastewater PLCUpdate E. Quarterly Reports  Animal Control Building Department Emergency Management Environmental Management Extension Office JLH Hamner Library Parks and Recreation Public Works Sheriff's Office    BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTSREPORIS * *No comments from Board Members*  CLOSED MEETING. PURSUANTTOCODE: OF VIRGINIA $2.2-3711-A-8  Supervisor Weyant made a motion to go into closed session. 5-0: Motion approved. A. Consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit the closure of a meeting merely because an attorney representing the public B. After entering into open session, the Board certified by roll call that only items allowed by Code of Virginia 52.2-3711-A3 were discussed. The vote  bodyi is in attendance ori is consulted on a matter.  was as follows: C.VOTE: NONE  AYES:  NAYS:  District 1- Supervisor Felts District 2- Supervisor Jones District 3 Supervisor Weyant District 4 - Supervisor Easter District 5. - Supervisor Robinson  MOTION' TO ADJOURN/CONTINUE MEETING  There being no other business, the April 19, 2023 Regular meeting is continued to April 27,  2023. ATTEST:  Minutes Approved: May 17, 2023  David M. Felts, Jr., Chairman Amelia County Board of Supervisor  A. Taylor Hatvie, III Amelia County. Administrator