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Yes, good morning, Mr. Chairman, members of the board. Falkyer County has been offered the opportunity to partner with Marine Corps-based Quantico through an intergovernmental support agreement. This agreement will give us access to potential cooperative opportunities with the base, but also allows Quantico staff to leverage our resources in support of the operations and maintenance of the installation. The resolution requests authorization for the county administrative interim to this agreement. Happy to answer any questions. Any questions? Thank you. We move on to item E resolution to authorize the Sheriff's Office to apply for the Virginia PSAP grant program for call handling equipment. Good morning. The Sheriff's Office is seeking authorization to apply for the primary safety answering point PSAP grant program through the state in the amount of $200,000. This project was requested in their Frisco year 26 budget request and this grant would offset $200,000 of the $320,000 project cost. This grant has no local match and was recommended by the finance committee on March 19th. I'm happy to answer any questions. We'll see a amount of the grant, we'll request it. The grant itself is $200,000. Any questions? Thank you. I don't have the resolution to authorize the adoption of the new human resource policy, number 14B, volunteer services. Good morning. This is a request to approve the Human Resources Policy Volunteer Services, number 14B. This policy includes scope and procedures for reviewing, approving, and monitoring requests to engage in volunteer services or activities for employees. The high level overview of this policy, an employee cannot volunteer for activities and service if the employee is employed by the county to perform the same type of activities and services as those for which the employee proposes to volunteer. The policy also goes over how requests to engage in volunteer service will be processed. And primarily those activities will be approved and contingent upon four items. One that it does not violate any federal, state, or local regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. It does not adversely affect the employee's ability to perform the assigned duties for their department. It does not interfere with the employee's regular hours, on-call schedule or the need for overtime if that is a condition of their employment. And it is not in violation of state and local government conflict of interest act. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you. Any questions? Any questions? I do. Why? Discuss us further. We want us to discuss a launching for the detailed view. About work. You all are available. Chief, would you mind if I answer? Please, Chief Smith. Yes, Chief Smith. You have any comments on this that you want to bring to light? I basically, it meant, will affect probably about 15 of our folks who currently, they've come up to the volunteer system. They were originally volunteers in the system and they applied to be a career firefighter when we hired them. They didn't resign or remove themselves from the volunteer system that they were in, whichever station that may be. We've got to break down if you're interested in how many of those are, where they're located. So basically they've been putting in hours on their off days to run calls and some do a duty crew, which means they'll stay at the station and run calls with the career guys as well. There is a small impact as far as call volume, best we can tell. It's really dependent upon how well the reports that are completing when to get back off that call that we have verification of who's doing what. So as long as those are solidified through our reporting system and they're doing the due diligence to report those out we can have an accurate number. It's a little bit skewed right now. It looks like about at the most maybe 50 calls out of a 12 month period that these folks have been on a fire or EMS call assisting with operational. and this would not remove them as being a member, some are also the life members with their departments, which obviously... with operational. And this would not remove them as being a member. Some are also life members with their departments, which obviously that would not affect that. I just feel like this, it would maybe get into the operational side. It's a high risk job. And obviously when they're on duty, it's a high risk job when they're volunteering to a high risk job. We're doing the same functions. It doesn't change. It's just one they're getting paid for one or not. It's a federal law. Obviously, you all know this. It's been on the books for years. And the best I can tell we're probably one of the last jurisdictions in the Commonwealth that's having to deal with this. It's come to light. And I just feel like it's. It's. It could have a small impact on us. I think we can work through it. But that's why I thought maybe we can meet discusses. I'll be a further maybe one time. If y'all have further questions, that helps. Any? Yeah. If you'll mind joining us, that'll be great. Yeah, thanks. Some history would be helpful. Thank you. Item G, a resolution to authorizeize the county administrative to schedule a public hearing to consider the amendment of the 2026 tonnage gate rate fee for environmental services. Yes, good morning and fill in for Mr. Butler this morning. County code chapter 10-2c states that the Board of Supervisors sets the gate rate fees for disposal of certain materials by the tonne at the county transfer station in landfill. This resolution is requesting that a public hearing be scheduled to seek input from citizens on gate fee increases. I do have some limited information on the current and proposed rates if I can answer any questions for you. Any questions? Is there a proposal proposal at this point as to what the rate increase would be? Yes, I have the proposed rates. They are commercial MSW would be from $70 per ton to $71.50. County MSW 59 to $60.50 per ton and the vegetative waste no changes requested. So we're talking about a small percentage increase. Yes, sir. One was the last time that these rates were increased. Last year. Hearing was requested at the main meeting in adopted in June. They went up a little more significantly last year from 6650 to 70 per ton on the commercial. 5656 to $59 on county and $66.50 to $70 on the vegetative waste. That's very hard to say. That's mouthful. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thanks. Item H is a resolution to amend the 2025 adopted budget. Good morning, Mr. Chairman, members of the board. This resolution amends the budget by $1.6 million as recommended by the FY26 budget adoption presentation last week on April 3rd. By transferring from capital reserves, 835,361 to the county asset replacement fund, that's in support of the purchase of the public safety radio replacement, 55,500 in support of the purchase of the Electronic Polo Replacement for the Registrar's Office, 75,668 in support of the purchase of Cybersecurity Automation Software for the Information Technology Department, $74,000 to the County's Capital Projects Fund in support of the purchase of central sports complex phase two one-time costs and lastly staff recommends a transfer of $566,000 from the fire rescue capital reserve to the county asset replacement fund That's in support of the cash portion of SCVA replacements. I'd be happy to answer any questions We have questions We remember that from last week. Thank you. Item I resolution regarding local and regional water supply planning and application for FY 2025, water supply planning grant. Good morning, Chairman, members of the board. Adoption of the Tatch resolution confirms participation by the county in the Northern Piedmont 1 Regional Planning Unit and authorizes the Rappahannock Rappadane Regional Commission to develop an application for grant funding, manage any grant funds received, and sign DEQ contracts and other appropriate documents as the lead agent of the Northern Piedmont 1 Regional Planning Unit. Development Water Supply Plans through out Virginia is mandated by General Assembly. Regulations to implement the planning process have been developed by the State Order Control Board, based on these regulations. Falkyer County is required to contribute towards a Regional Water Supply Plan, and as part of a designated Regional Planning Unit, grant funds are available to assist regional planning units and offset costs of the development. Are there any questions? No questions, thank you. Item J will be postponed until further notice and onto regular agenda items. Item A is a resolution to ratify and execute property acquisition agreement on a property owned by the trustees of St. Stevens Episcopal Church. Yes, sir. The Board of Supervisors will consider the ratification of the property acquisition agreement pertaining to the acquisition of the property owned by the trustees of St. Stevens Episcopal Church located at 1-2-1-8-7 Elk Run Road in Midland, Virginia. The report did approve this purchase of the property, November 14, 2024, through resolution. The ratification of the agreement ensures that all necessary formalities are completed following the finalization of this acquisition. Thank you. Really, for the comments on the. Mr. Chairman, I'll just let everyone know that I will be recusing myself on this particular vote. I'm a trustee of St. Stephens. And although I don't obviously have any financial gain on this dream of direction, just a perception purposes I'm gonna recuse myself. Okay, so noted, thank you, Mr. Chair. Your heart? All right, on to committee appointments. Really committee appointments this evening. You get the look that I need, Graff. Oh yes, thank you for this pretty new graph. I'm trying to understand it now. Tolling and Recovery Board Committee, we are looking to appoint Lieutenant Thomas camera and Captain Lindwood Parsons this evening to the calling telling Recovery Advisory Board. Any objections to that? Comments? Okay. Water and the San, county liaison. We'd like to appoint supervisor Darren Culbertson to the water and sanitation authority, county liaison committee. Is anyone object to that? Okay. Very good. Thank you. Moving on to public hearings for this evening. Item A is an ordinance to amend the sewer rate schedule application fee for Catlet and Calverton water system. Thank you, sir. The board adopted a rate schedule for Catlet Calverton sewer system on August 10, 2023. The rate schedule includes an application fee for in board and Bowdoin environmental Services, which is our Waste Water Treatment System Operator. And this application fee is for new service connections. The services of in Bowdoin for the new connections to the sewer includes engineering, construction meetings, and inspections. These costs are currently exceeding the original application fee. So the increase will be from $600 to $765. This is $165 increase. This is a pass-through cost that goes right to the operator. The raise schedule is only for the application fee and is paid to embolden. Are there any questions? Thank you. Thank you. Item B, a resolution to authorize the county administrator to execute a commercial lease with Thank you. Item B resolution to authorize the county administrator to execute a commercial lease with skydive maple grove incorporated. Yes, thank you. Thank you. Falker County and Sky Dive Maple Grove Incorporated, also known as Sky Diving Center, entered into a lease and license agreement date at March 1, 2020. I'm mended again in June 24 of 2023 for office base at the airport. The lease expired March 31, 2025. Skydive Maple Grove has requested to continue the office base rental through, requires an execution of a new service lease agreement. Previously, the lease was for 150, no, $1,150 a month and it will increase to $1,273 a month and $58. The square footage of the location is 837 square feet and this is similar to the same rent that's being offered to the newest lease space at the airport. Any questions? the duration of that lease? I believe it's one year with renewals after that. I have a new year. Okay. Thank you. Any questions? Excellent. Thank you. Item C is an ordinance to adopt a zoning ordinance text amendment 24-02296, which is an energy storage facilities. Thank you, Mr. Chair, members of the Board. This is the zoning ordinance text amendment to establish a new use category for battery energy storage systems. This was initiated by the Board of Supervisors on May 9, 2024. The Planning Commission held work sessions on this topic in November 2024 and February 2025 and a public hearing last month in March. The Planning Commission received three comment letters prior to their February work session and four comment letters prior to their March public hearing. These letters were all generally in support of the ordinance and some included proposed changes to the language from industry stakeholders. There were two speakers at the public hearing both in support and the final language unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission last month considered all changes proposed in the comment letters and during the public hearing. To date there has been one application for an energy storage facility, Summer Suite Energy Center. This was processed as a category 20 special exception for an energy storage facility as an electrical substation with the comprehensive plan compliance review. This application was scheduled to go before you this evening, but has since been withdrawn. The Planning Commission considered ordinances from other jurisdictions, industry research and guidance, the Falkure County requirements for utility scale solar facilities, and feedback from industry stakeholders in the development of the proposed ordinance for battery energy storage systems. Across jurisdictions, there are similar definitions for these systems, all generally derived from industry guiding documents. Some jurisdictions include a tiered approach in their definitions and the Planning Commission has recommended a definition consistent with the guiding documents, including a tiered approach based on the kilowatt hours stored and types of technology used. A tier one system would be site specific with a capacity of less than 600 kilowatt hours. These would typically be supplemental power supplies for a residential or commercial use and these would be permitted by right in all zoning districts. Tier two systems would be utility scale with a capacity greater than 600 kilowatt hours, only permitted with special exception approval following a comprehensive plan compliance review and the agriculture industrial park, industrial, general and business park districts. These districts are consistent with those for utility-scale solar, with the addition of business park to accommodate a potential battery energy storage system in conjunction with the data center. The threshold of 600 kilowatt hours for the two tiers is based on national industry standards, and this distinction would generally be for uses that are accessory to another commercial residential or industrial use versus a utility-scale operation that connects directly to the power grid. Other additional standards for the Battery Energy Storage Systems recommended by the Planning Commission include that the facility be constructed, operated, and maintained to follow all industry standards, including the National Fire Protection Association standard for the installation of stationary energy storage systems, as well as the fire code, electrical code, and building code. The height of individual battery enclosures shall be limited to a maximum of 15 feet based on industry research. These enclosures are typically no more than 12 feet in height. Setbacks from the project's fence to all property lines, residential uses public facilities and corridors of statewide significance. With the exception of the setback from public facilities, these setbacks are all consistent with the utility scale solar requirements. The Planning Commission also recommended that all battery enclosures be setback a minimum of 100 feet from the project's fence or wall and the setback shall be maintained with gravel or another non-flammable surface and there shall be no vegetation within that setback. These setbacks combined mean that the battery enclosures will be a minimum of 200 feet from any property line. The facility shall be surrounded by a minimum six-foot tall fence with an anti-climbing device and secured with gates. There shall be a 50-foot wide landscape strip around the entire perimeter of the facility. The use shall be off of a road designated as a major collector or hire with the ability for the board to find a lesser standard as appropriate. is intended to minimize any impacts of construction traffic. Avoiding sensitive environmental areas and historic archeological and cultural sites, all new utilities shall be placed underground. An emergency response plan shall be provided that must be approved by the Falkier County Fire and Rescue System. A draft of the plan shall be submitted with the first submission of the site plan, and shall be approved by the Fire and Rescue System at least 30 days prior to commercial operation of the facility and shall be updated and approved annually thereafter. Any change in ownership or management and operation of the facility shall be reported to the zoning administrator within 30 days of the change. I'm happy to go into any more detail on any of those standards or answer any questions. Pretty well covered. Thanks. Thank you, Carol. On the 600 kilowatt threshold, it seems as though we'll probably have some businesses that will exceed that just for ancillary use. Just to be clear, is the requirement of getting an SE going to be placed on those who are using it for utility scale or anything larger than the 600 kilowatt hours. The specific definition for tier one is an aggregate energy capacity less than or equal to 600 kilowatt hours and if in a room or enclosed area consists of only a single energy storage system technology. These would be an accessory use. So it would defer to the zoning administrator on the ultimate interpretation of it, but the intent is that if it is an accessory use to any existing operation and if it's under six, if it's the individual units would be less than 600, that should so many. So my concern here is simply we're gonna create a lot of process for if you have a decent sized business or a school or some larger assembly place that may want something larger than 600 a couple of hours, we're gonna make them go through the same process and utility would have to go through. That is not the case. The accessory, if it's accessory, it's gonna be, by right, its utility scale is what's gonna trigger at the special exception. So what is the purpose of the 600 kilobytes hour threshold? That's just based on what other, that's what the industry and other jurisdictions do. So that's the planning commission wanted to go. But we have discussed a UNI that this is not going to apply to those accessory. It's only going to apply to the utility scale. And we can look at the definitions closer if you'd like to at lunchtime. Yeah, I would. Yeah, that'd be great. Thanks. I had one question on as far as the industry, whether it's Dominion any of the major companies, was there any objections to anything on this from any of those groups? We have received comments from East Point Energy who was the summer suite applicant and also Dominion has been very in tune with this. They are anticipating submitting their own system after this ordinance gets adopted. We've already had a pre-app for it. They're only real. They had hesitation expressed to the setbacks that the Planning Commission had at the March Public Hearing and the work session they added a setback that it needed to be 100 feet from the fence to anything within that area. That would include their context boxes, their substation associated with anything like that. They came to the public hearing, they expressed that concern and at the public hearing the Planning Commission modified that standard to remove the associated equipment and now it's just the battery enclosures. The only other thing that in my conversation from them that they've expressed some minor concern, but they could work around, is the height of 15 feet. They have said that their current design is generally at 14 and a half feet. That does include their HVAC equipment on top of the enclosures, but we have relayed to them that if their HVAC equipment takes up less than 25% of the roof area, that is not included in the height and they have not run their specific numbers for each to see whether they're under 25% for their HVAC. Right. Any other questions? Thank you. Thanks. Item D has been withdrawn for this evening. So that concludes our agenda review. And if MJ, we can help us read into our closed session. We don't have here. Thank you. I assume we're doing it. That's there. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Emotion to go into closed meeting for student to Code of Virginia Section 2.2-371188 for consultation with legal counsel and employed or retained by the county regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel and is authorized by Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711A3 for discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property where discussion and open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the county. So moved. All those in favor signify by signify? All right. All right. Opposed? Okay. We are going into close session. Thank you. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I have a motion to certify that the Falkirk County border supervisors having adjourned into a closed meeting this day for the purposes stated in the resolution authorizing such meeting that's hereby Certified that to the best of each members knowledge one only public business matters Waffle exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act We discussion the close meeting to which the certification resolution applies and to only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the close meeting was convened or heard discussed or considered in the close meeting by Parker Tanny Borders. I do what say the remaining members. Hi. Hi. Thank you. Thank you.