VIRGINIA: ATAREGULARI MEETING OF THE COUNTY OF AMELIA BOARD OF  SUPERVISORS HELD AT THE AMELIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ON  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022.  PARTICIPANTS:  DAVID M. FELTS DEXTER JONES SHAUN WEYANT H.JOSEPH EASTER, IV TODD ROBINSON Board of Supervisors  District 1 District 2 District3 3 District 4 District 5  A. TAYLOR HARVIE, III, County Administrator BRENDA ARTHUR, Assistant Administrator HOLLYP. STEELE, County Planner JEFF GORE, County Attorney  Chairman Felts called the. April 20, 2022 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 Felts offered the invocation, and Boy Scouts Troop 6504 performed  the presentation of colors. CONSENT AGENDA  The agenda was amended to include discussion of the FOIA policy. . The following minutes were approved on a motion by Supervisor Robinson:  March 16, 2022 Regular Meeting March 23, 2022 Continued Meeting March 28, 2022 Continued Meeting  The March Financial reports were approved on ai motion by Supervisor Weyant.  PUBLIC COMMENTS  Sean Flippen stated he was bothered by infighting between county agencies and hoped something could be done about traffic at the schools. He also said he has noticed al lot of Bobby Lipes said he thought everyone should keep in contact with their Board  trash on the roads. representatives.    Amber Shaffer shared she was concerned about the lack of an ITI Director for the county. Yvonne Whitus emailed her concerns for lack of new business in the County. STAFF/COMMITTEORGANTZATIONAL REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS  Rebecca Worley of VDOT: reported on activities in Amelia County.  Dr. Harper and Carly Bullock reported on Amelia School Board activities and financial reports. A supplemental appropriation was approved on ai motion by Supervisor Easter.  The Board reported on meetings they have attended.  Renee Winfree was honored for her 11 years of service on the Planning Commission.  DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  Aj public hearing was held for the FY 2023 Budget.  Crystal Homes send an email against reducing the extra funding budget for the Samantha Ellington expressed her concern regarding the budget process Sherry Spurlock voiced he objection regarding the school budget. Angela Harrison voiced her objection regarding the school budget Bob Sesterak spoke in support of funding the Emergency Services Brandy Coward emailed against the reducing the extra funding for the schools. Jonathan Krause emailed his opposition to reducing the extra funding to the Martin Konkel stated that the schools are requesting more: money with less Bobby Lipes stated money won'timprove the quality ofe education. Rachael Nelson suggested the Board volunteer their time at the schools. Mike Nellar supported fulling funding what the increases the School board asked for. Supervisor Weyant said he was ashamed of a Board member discouraging school Supervisor Robinson corrected the claim he discouraged school board supporters from speaking out. He said it did not help to have them "pack the auditorium." Supervisor Easter opposed not fulling funding the extra budget allowance to the Supervisor Felts said there are a lot of citizens in the county suffering financially  schools.  schools. student population.  board supporters of speaking out at meetings.  schools.  and the county needs to spend conservatively.  2    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  Aj public hearing was held for a conditional reasoning for Roy Langford to operate a  cement plant.  Tim Whitmeyer spoke in objection to the rezoning. Patricia Patton spoke in favor of the rezoning. Amanda Farley spoke ini favor of the rezoning. Buck Gough also spoke in favor oft the rezoning. Bobby Lipes spoke in favor oft the rezoning.  Onam motion by Supervisor Easter, the rezoning was deferred to the May meeting.  Ap public hearing was held on ordinance text amendment for service and repair equipment in RR-3 zoning. No one spoke and on ai motion by Supervisor Weyant the request was Aj public hearing was held on ordinance text amendment to include campgrounds. No one spoke and on a motion by Supervisor Easter the Board approved the request. Aj public hearing was. held on ordinance text amendment forr-1 detached dwelling units. No one spoke and on ai motion by Supervisor Weyant the request was approved. Aj public hearing was held on ordinance text amendment for assembly halls in RR-3 zoning. No one spoke and on a motion by Supervisor Jones the request was approved.  approved.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS  Motion by Supervisor Jones, the Board unanimously appointed Winston Vaughn to finish Onamotion by Supervisor Robinson, the Board appointed Jerry Wayne Williams as the On a motion by Supervisor Easter, the Board unanimously approved al list of surplus Ona a motion by Supervisor Easter, the Board approved a special event permit to hold a Onan motion by Supervisor Easter, the Board approved a special event permit to hold Celebrate Independence, with no fees from the. Amelia County Rescue. Ap public hearing was held for the County Codification Ordinances. No one spoke and the request was approved on ai motion by Supervisor Weyant.  at term on the EDA vacated by Lance Cardelino.  Amelia Building Official due to the retirement of Richard Jones.  items from the Department of Social Services.  truck and tractor pull with no fees from Amelia County Rescue.  3    The Board approved a $25.00 fee for zoning certificates on ai motion by Supervisor Jones. Onamotion by Supervisor Weyant, the Board voted to declare an end to local emergency Taylor Harvie advised the Board al Letter of Support had been sent to STEPS, Inc.  related to COVID-19.  regarding al housing proposal. AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS  County Administrator, Taylor Harvie, reviewed with the Board the new FOIA policy for  the County.  COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT  The host fee check from Waste Management for March 2022 was $247,739.70.  CRC submitted the March Items of] Interest.  DMV Select submitted financial reports for February 2022.  Piedmont Senior Resources submitted their March newsletter, The Advocate. Quarterly reports from county agencies were presented to the Board.  BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTSREPORTS District 1-The Honorable David M. Felts  See attached.  District 2-The Honorable Dexter. Jones  Supervisor Jones reminded the citizens that majority rules. District 3-The Honorable Shaun Weyant her work on updating county ordinances. District 5-The Honorable Todd Robinson  Supervisor Weyant Amelia Sheriff's Office for their assistance. He also thanked Holly Steele for  Supervisor Robinson encouraged everyone to voice their opinion regarding the budget.  4    CLOSEDSESSION  On a motion by SupervisorJones, the Board entered into closed session  Virginia $2.2 - 3711A-8, Consultation with public body regarding specific legal such counsel. Nothing in this meeting merely because an attorney consulted on a matter.  pursuant to Code of permit the closure ofa  legal counsel employed or retained bya matters requiring the provision ofl legal advice by representing the public body is in attendance ori is  subdivision shall be construed toj  Aftere entering into open session, the Board certified that codes stated above were discussed by roll call.  only items allowed by the  District 1, Supervisor Felts District 2, Supervisor Jones District 3, Supervisor Weyant District 4, Supervisor Easter District 5, Supervisor Robinson  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  MOTIONTOA ADIOURNICONTINUE MEETING There being no other business, the April 20, 2022  2022 at 2:00 pm ini the County Administration Regular meeting was continued to April 28,  Building.  ATTEST:  Minutes Approved: May 18, 2022 DE  Ahyellaie A. Taylorarvie, III Amelia County Administrator  David  M. Felts, Jr., Chairman Amelia County Board of Supervisors  5    March 28, March 23,29 April 13 April 20  Planning Commission meeting, solar facility presentation  Continued meetings, working on budget Field days of the Past, Independence Day event Piedmont Regional Jail Authority  57 residents, down from 59 in February $9,500 in medication cost in February  April 19 ITc committee meeting  County computer use policy Managed service providers RFP for county phone system  Comments  Encouraging citizens to contact BOSs, not just in opposition but also when things going good.  6