* Scan Code to View - QR * Agenda Packet. * Agenda Board * of Supervisors u Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM 1792 Administration Building Auditorium dison Cas 414 North Main Street, Madison, Virginia 22727 Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence Determine Presence of a Quorum/Adoption of Agenda Public Comment Constitutional Officers, County Departments, Committees & Organizations 1. Monthly Reports Consent Agenda 2. Approve Minutes: 04/10/2025, 04/17/2025, 04/22/2025, & 05/07/2025 (Special Meeting) Special Appearances 3. Large Power Dedicated Facilities Rate Schedule Steven Roddy, REC Chief Financial Officer 4. VDOT Quarterly Presentation Carrie Shepheard, VDOT Resident Engineer Public Hearings 5. Secondary Six- Year Road Plan Carrie Shepheard, VDOT Resident Engineer a. Gibson Hollow Lane Intersection Improvement b. Resolution #2025-9 6. FY26 Budget - Finance Director & County Administrator Old Business 7. School Zone Speed Camera Enforcement Draft Ordinance & Draft Contract - County Administrator a. Set Public Hearing Date New Business 8. Employee Bonus County Administrator a. Set Public Hearing Date for Draft Ordinance 9. Committee/Board Updates b. Industrial Development Authority Appointment Consideration C. Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority Board At Large Member 10. EMS Station Open House County Administrator Discussion 11. Subdivision & Site Plan Ordinance Amendment - Planning & Zoning Administrator lafemmatanCamepamdne 12. Lions Club Madison Award Banquet County Administrator Public Comment Closed Session 2.2-3711(A)(7) Adjourn 171 IPage e MADISON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Date: 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 13, 2025 MEETING Location: Admin. Building Auditorium, 414 N. Main Street MEETING #25 May 13th At a regular meeting ofthe Board of Admin. Building Auditorium: Supervisors on Tuesday, May 13th at 4:00 PM in the PRESENT: R. Clay Jackson, Chairman Carty Yowell, Vice-Chairman Jud Buchanan, Member Dustin Dawson, Member James Jewett, Member Jonathon Weakley, County Administrator Brian Gordon, Deputy County Administrator Hannon Wright, County Attorney Kimberly Turner, Deputy Clerk ABSENT: None. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF Chairman Jackson called the Board to order. Chairman Jackson SILENCE the Pledge of. Allegiance and follow with a moment of silence. stated he would like to start with DETERMINE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMIADOPTIONI OF Chairman Jackson advised that a quorum was present. AGENDA Supervisor Dawson made a motion to approve the agenda as Jewett. Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett. presented, seconded by Supervisor Nay: (0) Abstain: (0) Absent: (0). PUBLIC COMMENT Chairman Jackson opened the floor for public comment. With there being brought forward; the public comment being no public comment opportunity was closed. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTEES & 1. Monthly Reports Facilities & Maintenance: Mr. Moonie Frazier, Facilities & monthly report highlighting the success ofMadison Maintenance Manager, gave a kids and fifty-two staff from Woodberry, and forty kids Day, involving three hundred twenty six projects were completed, including and parents from the 4-H club. Various parking lot, and installing mulch in painting the chains and posts at the high school, fixing the building received a new HVAC unit. walking trails. The War Memorial Building and the CID Plumbing issues at the War Memorial Building were 172] Page e addressed, and the landfill passed a DEQ inspection. Discussed recent damages to a well at the Landfill that will need to be repaired. Parks & Recreation: Mr. Jerry Carpenter, Parks & Recreation Manager, announçed the Tour de Madison event had over two hundred cyclists registered and stated the National Night Out event was on August 5th. Music in the Park events are scheduled for June 28th, July 26th, and August 16th. The Parks & Recreation Manager highlighted the success ofMadison Day, and the planning involved. Summer Camp at Hoover Ridge is set to start at the end ofthe month. The Parks & Recreation Manager thanked those who donated to Hoover Ridge for Give Local Piedmont. Animal Control: Mr. Greg Cave, Chief. Animal Control Officer, gave a monthly report highlighting the completion of training and the promotion ofMr. Ian Collier to a level two Animal Control Officer. Building & Zoning Department: Mr. Jamie Wilks, Director of! Building & Zoning, gave a monthly report, noting the Building, Zoning, and the E&S reports were in the agenda packet. The Director of Building & Zoning provided an update on inspections, permits, training, and stated the new Zoning and Building Permit Technician would start on June 2nd. Information Technology: Mr. Alan Berry, System Administrator I and soon to be Information Technology Manager, gave a monthly report highlighting disaster recovery testing, cybersecurity development plans, and a new hire starting on June 2nd. Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Noah Hillstrom, EMS Chief, reported statistics on emergency responses, mutual aid requests, no units available (NUA) occurrences, personnel vacancies, and the upcoming open house that is scheduled for May 24, 2025 to showcase the new EMS station. Vice-Chairman Yowell asked about the impact ofmutual aid requests on the "no units available" number. ChiefHillstrom explained how "no units available" were calculated. There was further discussion regarding the importance of tracking the "no units available" as well as the targeted response time. Emergency Management (EM): Noah Hillstrom, EMS Chief, gave an update on the Middle School generator, and the 2024 EMPG Grant. Sheriff: Sheriff Weaver reported that the Sheriffs Office handled eight hundred twelve calls for service, one hundred ninety-nine civil process served, and seventy-three crimes were reported. Traffic is becoming a major issue, especially with upcoming events like the Tour de Madison and graduation. The Sheriffs Office has three staff vacancies and is advertising for positions. A deputy left for a higher-paying. job in another town. 173 I Page Supervisor Buchanan inquired about the difference in pay for the deputy who left. Sheriff Weaver responded it was a $10,000 sign-on bonus and stated that. they cannot compete with Emergency Communications: Mrs. Ashley Richards, Director of gave a monthly report and highlighted call volumes. The radio Emergency is Communications, markers added to the mapping system for mobile and project progressing, with unit dispatcher going to training in June, and interviews for portable the radios. They have one vacancy, a been held and the decision will be announced Assistant Director's position have tomorrow. Animal Shelter: Ms. Annette Dodson, Animal Shelter Manager, highlighting statistics on the Shelter's activities, the gave a monthly report, stages of care. The Animal Shelter including number of dogs and cats in various clinic, Manager reported on the shelter's partnership with PetSmart, and shelter renovations. activities, including a rabies Planning Commission: Mr. Jim Smith, Planning Commission Senate Bill 974 and the development of new ordinances. Member, discusses the impact of Social Services Board: Ms. Valerie Ward, Encompass Community Director of Social Services, highlighted the Support Board Member & location's open house. Ms. Valerie Ward Encompass Community Support's S new Madison programs, and the need for more staff provided updates on food insecurity, family services family crises through training. The Board is fully staffed and working to early intervention. prevent CONSENT AGENDA 2. Approve Minutes: 04/10/2025, 04/17/2025, 04/22/2025, & 05/07/2025 (Special Meeting) Vice-Chairman Yowell made a motion to approve the consent Supervisor Buchanan. Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, agenda as presented, seconded by Absent: (0). Dawson, Jewett. Nay: (0) Abstain: (0) SPECIAL APPEARANCES 3. Large Power Dedicated Facilities Rate Schedule - Steven REC Officer Roddy, Chief Financial Mr. Steven Roddy, REC's Chief Financial Officer, and Ms. Lindsey Government Affairs, were both present and gave a Watson, REC's Director of facilities rate schedule. The Rappahannock Electric presentation on REC's larger power dedicated current statistics including the number of counties and Cooperative, (REC) staff discussed their staff discussed their growth and their increase in number of1 miles they served. The REC service territory. REC staff discussed House large customers that are moving into their Bill 2644 and Senate Bill 1197 that cooperatives to serve large members through a This will allows electric from a variety of potential risks. The REC further subsidiary. discussed protect the current members to utilize Hyperscale Energy Services to data centers and how REC planned purchase energy for the larger facilities to keep it 174 IF Page e separate from residents. The REC staff discussed the Operating Service Agreement and the operating process, as well as the Large Power Dedicated Facilities tariff (LP-DF). Supervisor Buchanan inquired what would happen to the large users when there is no energy for them to buy and how likely that was to happen. Mr. Steven Roddy mentioned he could not say it would never happen. Mr. Steven Roddy discussed the efforts taken to plan balancing the load and ensuring the power is available and affordable. Supervisor Jewett inquired where the energy was going to come from to accommodate the increase. Mr. Steven Roddy explained the various ways PJM gets the energy for the thirteen states they serve, including natural gas. Mr. Steven Roddy stated it was a pool of power and emphasizes their efforts in fighting for power for their customers. Supervisor Jewett inquired about the projected impact on the price that consumers were going to have to pay for electricity in light oft this demand for the hyperscale centers. Mr. Steven Roddy stated there was always a risk ofbeing short of power, however, REC continues to monitor and fight for additional megawatts. Mr. Steven Roddy mentioned that PJM was a planning organization. The County Administrator referenced the Virginia Clean Energy Economy Act and inquired if this sets certain requirements for REC. Mr. Steven Roddy explained a clause in the Virginia Clean Energy Economy Act that excluded cooperatives. There was further discussion about REC's efforts to protect their native members. There was also discussion regarding the supply and demand for power. The County Administration informed the Board and the public of the timeline and process for submitting comments on this. Ms. Lindsey Watson discussed the importance ofPJM reviewing and considering the retirement dates. 4. VDOT Quarterly Presentation Carrie Shepheard, VDOT Resident Engineer Ms. Carrie Shepheard, VDOT Resident Engineer, was present and presented VDOT's Quarterly Presentation, highlighting bridge replacement updates, the completion oft the hard surfacing on Whippoorwill, and speed study results. 175 I I Page e Vice-Chairman Yowell mentioned the previous VDOT Road to 40 MPH and inquired when those decision to reduce the speed on Etlan signs would be installed. Ms. Carrie Shepheard stated she would check on the status oft the signs being installed. Vice-Chairman Yowell advised to have the signs be installed as quickly as possible. Sheriff Weaver mentioned there were Courtney Hollow Lane concerns. residents present who had VDOT Mr. Bruce Brown: Mr. Bruce Brown, Courtney Hollow Lane on the lack ofinformation shared about whether resident, expressed his concerns construction. they will be able to access their property during Ms. Carrie Shepheard stated there would be owners' driveways should be maintained. overnight road closures, however, access to construction Ms. Carrie Shepheard stated she would property group and get a better update for the residents. speak with the PUBLIC HEARING 5. Secondary Six-Year Road Plan Carrie Shepheard, VDOT a. Gibson Hollow Lane Intersection Resident Engineer b. Resolution #2025-9 Improvement Vice-Chairman Yowell referenced an email from Ms. Carrie Gibson Hollow Road, which is causing Shepheard regarding the entrance to proposed problems for a business. adding Gibson Hollow Road to the Secondary Six-Year Vice-Chairman Yowell previously stated it would cost for Plan as the next road. VDOT Yowell further $30,000 a temporary fix to the entrance. explained the issue with the entrance. and the Vice-Chairman businesses. importance ofs supporting The Board further discussed a long-term solution for Gibson correcting the whole road. Hollow Road, which would include Ms. Carrie Shepheard mentioned the contractors and stated $30,000 was an estimate from one of their they were not entirely sure that paving the problem. building up the asphalt was going to solve Chairman Jackson asked the business owner who was present how often tractor-trailers came in. Scott Elliff: Mr. Scott Elliff, the owner of DuCard they bottle three to four times a year. Mr. Scott Elliff Vineyard, also was present and responded that entrance, which are affecting his business. discussed customers' issues with the The Board had further discussion the prioritize Gibson Hollow Road. The regarding Board current Secondary Six-Year Plan and agreed to discussed Emmett Road, which is on the Secondary 176 I Page Six-Year Plan and agreed to consider removing Emmett Road from the Secondary Six-Road Plan next year. Supervisor Buchanan inquired when Ms. Carrie Shepheard anticipated for the completion of Gibson Hollow Road. Ms. Carrie Shepheard stated she anticipated the Gibson Hollow Road completion at the end of the summer. Chairman Jackson opened the floor for public comment. Terry Inboden: Mr. Terry Inboden, Madison resident who lives on Walkers Mill Lane, expressed his support in maintaining Walkers Mill Lane on the Secondary Six-Year Plan schedule and thanked the Board for their support. Scott Elliff: Mr. Scott Elliff expressed his appreciation for the Board prioritizing Gibson Hollow Road on the Secondary Six-Year Plan. With there being no further public comment being brought forward; the public comment opportunity was closed. Vice-Chairman Yowell made a motion to approve the Resolution #2025-9 to adopt the amended Secondary Six-Year Plan, seconded by Supervisor Dawson. Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett. Nay: (0) Abstain: (0) Absent: (0). 6. FY26 Budget - Finance Director & County Administrator Ms. Jennifer Warren, Madison County Finance Director, and Mr. Jonathon Weakley, County Administrator, presented the FY26 budget. The County Administrator started the FY26 budget presentation by discussing the FY26 goals and priorities, highlighting the addition of"Public Utilities". The Board advised including the sewer and water treatment upgrade plan and a service connection and service area policy to be completed by June 30, 2026. As well as the sewer treatment plan upgrade completion by December 2027. Supervisor Jewett mentioned the Economic Development Committee has discussed the service district and stated this needed to be a priority. The Finance Director reviewed the budget highlights and challenges, highlighting that the budget increased by 5.8% from FY25, with increases in public safety, schools, and health insurance costs. Vice-Chairman Yowell mentioned the Governor decided to keep the support cap position funding for schools. 177IPage The Finance Director reviewed the expenditure and The Finance Director highlighted a 26.5% increase summary in the budget breakdown by function. the victim witness program, with the budget for a third attorney position and increase is due to new medical County covering $12,000 oft the expense. The EMS primary devices at 0% interest. The Sheriff's supply requirements and leasing cardiac monitors and CPR portion of the increase, and the Office has lost an SRO grant, but the State will cover a state budget includes a 1.5% one-time bonus positions. The State will also cover the bulk of the increase for the for comp board because the State budget included a 6% increase in for Emergency Communications time bonus. The Building Department pay dispatchers as well as a 1.5% one- personnel have received newer technologies for site visits, leading to increased salaries and important certifications and Juvenile Detention Center's budget increased due to higher benefits. The Rappahannock competing with surrounding organizations. The Finance Director compensation and benefits, safety increases. The Finance Director continued to highlight public primarily due to an 8% increase in transfer highlighted a 6% increase in the public works budget, higher disposal rates from the station fees. The transfer station fees increased due to vendor, AMRF, and additional surcharges. Vice-Chairman Yowell mentioned the County increased the tipping fee for the Transfer Station. The Finance Director stated the health and welfare to outside agencies' funding tied to metrics like budget increased by 2.4% overall, mainly due parks, and recreation budget increased due per capita. The education (not public schools), outside to an increase in hours for a agency funding tied to metrics. The Finance Director part-time position and community development budget has a 0% increase explained that the economic and tied to metrics. The County's local contribution or change, except for outside agency funding 6.6% increase. The County is to the School Board increased by $678,000, a considering additional debt for resulting in a 9% increase in the debt service fund. The local funding upcoming capital projects, Social Services remains the same, while the contribution contribution to the Department of increased by 11.1% or $75,000. The to Children's Services Act (CSA) aside for a contingency fund decreased due to extra potential new position. The Finance Director detailed contingency set real estate tax (40%), property taxes (17%), and other local the revenue sources, including $743,000 in unassigned fund balance for taxes (12%). The County will use County will use $695,000 in fund capital expenses related to vehicles and equipment. The Finance Director reviewed the unassigned balance to balance the operating budget. The capital fund breakdown. The Finance Director surrounding counties' proposed FY26 tax rates in comparison to reviewed the rates. The Finance Director gave a summary ofthe Madison Madison County's proposed tax years. The Finance Director mentioned all County taxes for the last ten fiscal oft the County's financial policies and estimates County's financial policies were met and a breakdown discussed the fund balance, was in the presentation. The Finance Director highlighting the difference between the nonrestricted and the unassigned fund balance restricted. unassigned fund balance Vice-Chairman Yowell inquired if this FY26 budget presentation would be County's website. available on the The Finance Director agreed and reviewed where it was located. 178 I Page e The Board had further discussion regarding the website and where budget documents were located. Chairman Jackson opened the floor for public comment. With there being no public comment being brought forward; the public comment opportunity was closed. The Board discussed the need for additional revenue and the importance of economic development. Supervisor Jewett advised the Economic Development Committee to present a report at the next Board of Supervisors meeting. The County Administrator agreed. OLD BUSINESS 7. School Zone Speed Camera Enforcement Draft Ordinance & Draft Contract - County Administrator a. Set Public Hearing Date The County Administrator informed the Board that the school zone speed camera enforcement program would require an Ordinance. The County Attorney and the Commonwealth Attorney have reviewed the draft Ordinance. Staff recommended the Board set a public hearing for June 10, 2025. Supervisor Dawson made a motion to advertise for a public hearing on June 10, 2025 for the School Zone Speed Camera Enforcement Draft Ordinance & Draft Contract, seconded by Supervisor Buchanan. Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett. Nay: (0) Abstain: (0) Absent: (0). NEW BUSINESS 8. Employee Bonus - County Administrator a. Set Public Hearing Date for Draft Ordinance The County Administrator informed the Board that an Ordinance is required to cover constitutional offices and other one-time bonuses. This ordinance does not guarantee the Board will give a bonus every year, but the Ordinance is the mechanism to allow for it. Chairman Jackson stated that this was State funded. The Finance Director clarified the bonuses were for the constitutional officers and the positions within those offices, and some of the positions are not State funded. Supervisor Dawson made a motion to advertise for a public hearing on June 10, 2025 for an Employee Bonus Draft Ordinance, seconded by Supervisor Jewett. 179 IPage There was further discussion regarding the statue requirements. Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett. Nay: (0) Abstain: (0) Absent: (0). 9. Committee/Board Updates b. Industrial Development Authority Appointment Consideration C. Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority Board At Large Member The Deputy Clerk mentioned staff advertised for two openings on the Industrial Authority. Mr. David Jones' and Mr. Phillip Frank Berry's Development before the Board for their consideration. The applications were received and were Large Member, which each Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority has an At participating jurisdiction has a rotation on. Madison is required to have their At Large Member serve a term starting July 1, 2025 County 2026. The Deputy Clerk requested the Board's direction through June 30, on whether would like ori ifthe Board had someone in mind. they to advertise, Chairman Jackson mentioned Vice-Chairman Yowell was working on a the Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority, who potential candidate for that fell through. was very qualified, and they could advertise if Vice-Chairman Yowell made a motion to appoint Mr. David Jones and Mr. to the Industrial Development Authority, seconded Phillip Frank Berry by Supervisor Buchanan. Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett. Nay: (0) Abstain: (0) Absent: Aye: Jackson, (0). Chairman Jackson advised the Deputy Clerk to send a notification letter to Mr. David Mr. Phillip Frank Berry. Jones and 10. EMS Station Open House County Administrator Chairman Jackson mentioned they already discussed the EMS Station for clarification that would take Open House, and stated place on May 24, 2025. The County Administrator mentioned the open house would begin at 12:00 To Board members to attend, it was requested that the Board consider pm. allow all Special Meeting. The County Administrator scheduling and advertising a emphasized the buildings improvements. Chairman Jackson advised advertising the open house as a Special Meeting SO all Board members could attend. DISCUSSION 11. Subdivision & Site Plan Ordinance Amendment - Planning & Zoning Administrator The County Administrator informed the Board of a Senate bill that was passed and Governor regarding the Subdivision Ordinance and the Site Plan Ordinance. signed by the review and approval process things went through the Originally for the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. After July 1, those items will be handled by the Board's designated agent. The 180 IF Page e Board will need to amend the ordinances to reflect this change. The County Administrator stated staff planned to bring a draft before the Board by May 27, 2025. The County Attorney mentioned the turnaround time for this and stated this would be a quick fix and they would need to take a much deeper look at it later. The County Attorney mentioned there are some severe timelines that are being imposed by the statute that they are going to need to define quickly. There was further discussion regarding the new statute requirements and which committees the Board would like to review the draft and provide a recommendation. The County Administrator mentioned he spoke to the Berkley Group to receive procurement agreements for County staff S review. The County Administrator mentioned he would like to have them on a retainage to have a safety net, should the county need help with that review process. INFORMATION/CORRESPONDENCE 12. Lions Club's Madison Award Banquet County Administrator The County Administrator mentioned the Lions Club's Madison Award Banquet would be on May 20, 2025 at Graves Mountain Lodge and encouraged the Board members to attend. Vice-Chairman Yowell and Supervisor Jewett both agreed to attend the event. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairman Jackson opened the floor for public comment. With there being no public comment, the public comment opportunity was closed. CLOSED SESSION Vice-Chairman Yowell made a motion to convene in closed session pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) for consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, seconded by Supervisor Buchanan. Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett. Nay: (0) Abstain: (0) Absent: (0). Vice-Chairman Yowell made a motion to re-convene in open session, seconded by Supervisor Dawson. Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett. Nay: (0) Abstain: (0) Absent: (0). Vice-Chairman Yowell made a motion to certify by roll-call vote that only matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) and that was identified in the motion to convene in closed session were heard, discussed, or considered in the closed meeting, seconded by Supervisor Dawson. Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett. Nay: (0) Abstain: (0). Absent: (0). As a result ofthe Closed Session, the Board did not take further action. ADJOURN 181 I Pag g e With there being no further business to conduct, Supervisor Jewett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Buchanan. Aye: Jackson, Yowell, Buchanan, Dawson, Jewett. Nay: (0) Abstain: (0) Absent: (0). R. Clay Jackson, Chairman Madison County Board of Supervisors Jonathon Weakley, Clerk Adopted on: June 10, 2025. Additional documents are attachedfor the record. PDF PDF PEC comments Letter to County Madison BOS SSYP M Admin.SSYP/Nowum 182 I Page e AB a Piedmont Environmental Council Protecting and restoring the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities. VIA EMAIL ONLY May 13, 2025 Madison County Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 705 Madison, VA 22973 Re: Draft Secondary Six Year Plan, FY26-FY31 Dear Members of the Board of Supervisors: Founded in 1972, the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is a community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit and accredited land trust operating in a nine-county region, inclusive of Madison County. PEC works to protect and promote Madison County's rural character and agricultural economy. It is with these priorities in mind that PEC respectfully submits the following comments regarding the Draft Secondary Six Year Plan, FY26-FY31. The scenic countryside is a significant part ofMadison County's appeal; to both residents and to visitors. One of the assets underpinning the County's rural character, complementary to the County's tourism sector and traditional sense of place, is its network of unpaved roads. Some unpaved roads hold significant value in their recreational, scenic and historic character. Due to safety, road design, and/or increased traffic, road improvements are certainly sometimes necessary, but there are alternatives to paving. $ 33.2-359 (amended in 2024) gives VDOT and localities more options; clarifying that improvements may include drainage upgrades, new materials and other types of treatment ifthey will increase safety, reduce maintenance costs, or enhance the historical qualities oft the road without paving. VDOT looks to local officials to prioritize secondary road projects, sO we encourage you to act in accordance with the recently updated Comprehensive Plan (see Recreation Plan, Goal 5) and consider all available improvement options, while safeguarding residents, drivers, and all road users - including equestrians, walkers and bikers, before paving is adopted. Respectfully, Mec V Coun Don McCown PEC Charlottesville Office, 410 East Water Street, Suite 700, Charlottesville, VA 22902 434.977.2933 = www.pecvaorg Margaret and William Byrne 149 Novum Church Road Reva, Virginia 22735 February 26, 2025 Jonathon Weakley Kimberly Tumer County Administration 414 N. Main Street Madison, VA 22727 via email: huslsanahammausiahaiss: Humeamalivasinhaiaen Re: Secondary six year road plan Dear Jonathon and Kimberly, We recently built a home at 149 Novum Church Road and operate an approximately 50 acre hay there. Previously, we owned a home at 1712 Novum Church Road and continue to farm another farming 20 acres operation in that location. Novum Church Road at #1712 is paved at that section and the Novum Baptist Church is across the road. Novum Church Road between Hoover and Arrington Mountain Road/Novum Road has always been a road and quite slippery during times ofheavy rain or snow melt. Now that we live at #149 we are finding dusty, that rutted there is quite al bit ofroad traffic for people going to Bear Shop Road, the homes beyond and the Novum Church. The heavy traffic in this stretch creates road noise, inordinate amount of dust and hazardous road conditions Baptist in and cold weather most apparently witnessed during the latest snow falls and melts. wet We respectfully ask that the Madison County Administration consider paving Novum Church Road at between Hoover Rond and Bear Shop Road when it reviews the county's secondary six year road plan. We fcel least the traffic on this stretch of Novum Church Road warrants improvements to the road surface. Below is our contact information ifs you would like to contact us further regarding our request. Sincerely, - William Byme willambumesinaol.com 973-219-1507 Margarct Byrne mmarigbomsaistiac.son 973-349-9400