☀ Are you a business in the rural area looking to lower your energy costs and power your business through small-scale renewable energy? ☀
Join PEC on May 7 in North Garden for a free half-day workshop alongside solar installers, grant specialists and a business that successfully went solar. Lunch will be provided.
Tiger Solar and SunDay Solar will be available to answer your questions and help get you signed up to take advantage of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant opportunity. Speakers will also include The Piedmont Environmental Council, Climate Protection Program of Albemarle County, Powers Farm & Brewery, and Solar United Neighbors.
Grant eligibility: All of PEC’s nine counties (Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock) and the City of Charlottesville are eligible, excluding parts of Loudoun County east of Leesburg. Business types eligible include all agricultural and processing businesses, agritourism such as wineries and breweries, florists, printers, storage facilities, medical practices, car shops, and more.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 19, 2024
Contact: Christine Jacobs, Executive Director
Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission ; (434) 979-1597
REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, MOVING TOWARD 2050
Charlottesville, Virginia, April 19, 2024 – The Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization (CA-MPO) is pleased to announce the release of an unformatted version of its long-range transportation plan, Moving Toward 2050. All community members and stakeholders are invited to review and comment. The plan outlines the region’s priority transportation improvements over the coming decades. The Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a fundamental document for our community. It states our region’s collective vision for the future of our transportation system, and it identifies projects that we anticipate our region will implement in the foreseeable future. The LRTP considers all modes of transportation, including private vehicles, public transit, bicycles, pedestrians, and air, and covers other transportation issues such as bridge maintenance and safety improvements. The LRTP must be updated every five years per federal mandate. The preceding version, approved by the MPO Policy Board in May 2019, was named the 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan (2045 LRTP). The updated plan presented has been named Moving Toward 2050.
About the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization (CA-MPO)
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization (CA-MPO) is the forum for cooperative transportation decision-making among Charlottesville, Albemarle, state and federal officials. The MPO considers long-range regional projects and combines public input, technical data, and agency collaboration to develop forward-thinking solutions.
About the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC)
The TJPDC is a regional planning agency that offers a broad range of services in the areas of transportation, community development, housing, economic development, land-use/planning, environmental programming, as well as legislative services. The TJPDC serves the member governments within the Planning District, to include the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. The TJPDC currently houses the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and coordinates a wide variety of short-range and long-range urban and rural transportation, planning, environment, housing, and community development projects.
TJPDC is planning a final meeting in May to wrap up the CEDS Strategy Committee and discuss next steps for implementation. Fill out this poll to share your preferred meeting time here: https://forms.office.com/r/Pn1M3Puh8g
As a reminder, the CEDS Plan draft is available for public comment through April 27, 2024. The super regional strategies are in one of the plan’s appendices. If you have comments on the plan or appendices, please submit them on the web form here.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD VACANCIES AND EXPIRING TERMS
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking citizens to serve on the following:
Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 1 Vacancy Expiring 6/30/26
MACAA Board of Directors- 1 Vacancy Expiring 3/13/26
Ag & Forestal District Committee – 1 Landowner Term Expiring 5/13/24
Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 2 Seats Expiring 6/30/24
JAUNT – 1 Seat Expiring 6/30/24
Board of Building Code Appeals – 3 Seats Expiring 6/30/24
Jefferson Madison Regional Library Board – 1 Seat Expiring 6/30/24
Library Advisory Committee – West District Seat Expiring 6/30/24
Planning Commission – District Seats Expiring 6/30/24 (South & West)
Region Ten Community Services Board – 1 Seat Expiring 6/30/24
Nelson County Service Authority – District Seats Expiring 6/30/24 (South & West)
Social Services Board – Central District Seat Expiring 6/30/24
JABA Board of Directors – 1 Seat Expiring 7/15/24
For more information, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000 or email . If interested in serving, please complete & submit an Application Form available at http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/government/boards-commissions/. The completed form may be faxed to 434-263-7004, emailed to , or mailed to County Administrator’s Office, P. O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 9, 2024 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2024-19 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2024-20 Budget Amendment
C. Resolution – R2024-21 Recognition of Armand and Bernice Thieblot
D. Resolution – R2024-22 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
E. Resolution – R2024-23 Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week
F. Resolution – R2024-24 April is Fair Housing Month
G. Resolution – R2024-25 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
IV. RESOLUTION – RECOGNITION OF SUSAN HUFFMAN (R2024-26)
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan Work Session (R2024-27)
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. County and Schools Project Financing (R2024-28)
B. Real Estate Tax Exemption Applications
C. Lovingston Logo Usage Agreement (R2024-29)
D. Authorization for Public Hearing on FY25 Budget (R2024-30)
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
IX. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION 7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. 2042 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (R2024-31)
IV. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO §2.2-3711 (A)(3)
V. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
VI. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO APRIL 11, 2024 AT 4 P.M. FOR A BUDGET WORK SESSION.
THE THOMAS JEFFERSON PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION INVITES ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS
AND STAKEHOLDERS TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Charlottesville, Virginia, March 27, 2024 – The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is pleased to announce the release of its Comprehensive Economic Development Plan (CEDS) for public review and comment. In accordance with the requirements set forth by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the CEDS will be available for a 30-day statutory review period, commencing on March 27, 2024 and concluding on April 27, 2024.
During this period, the TJPDC encourages all residents, businesses, community organizations, and stakeholders to review the proposed plan and provide valuable feedback. The CEDS outlines a strategic vision and actionable goals aimed at fostering economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development within our community. Your insights and perspectives are crucial in ensuring that the plan accurately reflects the needs and aspirations of our diverse economic landscape.
The CEDS document can be accessed online at https://tjpdc.org/our-work/economic-development/ or in person at the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission offices at 401 E. Water Street, Charlottesville VA. Comments and suggestions can be submitted electronically through this form: https://bit.ly/4a7Nkz3. We value your input and look forward to engaging in a constructive dialogue that will shape the future of our local economy.
About the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC)
The TJPDC is a regional planning agency that offers a broad range of services in the areas of transportation, community development, housing, economic development, land-use/planning, environmental programming, as well as legislative services. The TJPDC serves the member governments within the Planning District, to include the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. The TJPDC currently houses the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and coordinates a wide variety of short-range and long-range urban and rural transportation, planning, environment, housing, and community development projects.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the Ivy Materials Utilization Center will be held 9am-2pm on:
Spring 2024
Friday, April 26, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Fall 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024
HHW collections are free only to residents of Albemarle County, Charlottesville, and Town of Scottsville, and available to Nelson County residents who obtain a voucher from Nelson County government.
Nelson County residents can obtain vouchers at any of the staffed collection sites, County Administration office or contact Sue Baker, Recycling Coordinator, at .
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
INCREASE IN REAL PROPERTY RATE
Pursuant to Virginia State Code §58.1-3001 and §58.1-3007, a public hearing will be held by the Nelson County Board of Supervisors in order to receive public comment on the proposed 2024 Real Property tax rate effective January 1, 2024. The public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, VA 22949.
The following is the current (2023) Real Property tax rate and the proposed (2024) Real Property tax rate to be levied per $100 of assessed value. The proposed Real Property tax rate increase of one (1) cent is anticipated to generate approximately $321,707 in revenue.
Real Property Tax Rates
Current (2023) Proposed (2024)
$0.65 $0.66
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Building Inspection and Planning & Zoning offices are closed today March 28, 2024 due to a power outage. If you need assistance please email Jeremy Marrs, Building Official at or Dylan Bishop, Director of Planning & Zoning at or Emily Hjulstrom at .
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will conduct a public meeting in our area to give citizens the opportunity to provide comments on projects and programs to be included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Six-Year Improvement Program (FY2025-2030 SYIP), including highway, rail and public transportation initiatives. These projects and programs represent important improvements to address safety, congestion and preservation of Virginia’s transportation network. This spring the SYIP update will focus upon funding programs such as State of Good Repair, Revenue Sharing, Transportation Alternatives, Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund (ITTF) and safety projects.
The Lynchburg District Spring SYIP Public meeting will start at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 1, 2024, at 4303 Campbell Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia at our district office in the Ramey Memorial Auditorium. Formal public comment on projects proposed to be included in the SYIP will be accepted at the meeting. Written comments may also be submitted during the meeting, or they may be mailed or e-mailed afterwards and accepted until May 20, 2024.
VDOT encourages you to attend the public meeting in our region, or one of the other meetings listed on the attachment if it is more convenient for you. If you cannot attend the meeting, you may send your comments to Infrastructure Investment Director at 1401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 or e-mail them to . For transit and public transportation, you may send your comments , Public Information Office, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond VA, 23219. Comments on the Draft SYIP and candidate projects will be accepted until May 20, 2024. For more information, please visit https://www.ctb.virginia.gov/planning/springmeetings2024/default.asp. -VDOT
Public meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in each of the locations except as noted below:
Public meetings begin at 4 p.m. in each of the locations except as noted below:
A formal comment period will be held at these meetings.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please contact Anna Smoot at (434) 856-8171 or Chris Winstead at (434) 856-8173
*The Northern Virginia District meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and serve as the required joint public meeting with the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, the Virginia Railway Express, and the CTB per § 33.2-214.3 of the Code of Virginia.
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH 22, 2024 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM (#420), NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FY25 GENERAL FUND BUDGET WORK SESSION (AS TIME ALLOWS)
A. March 18th Work Session Follow-up
a. MACAA Funding – Sarah Hanks, Executive Director
b. Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) Funding
c. Local EMS Council Funding
d. TJEMS Funding
e. Omitted ECC Staffing Request
f. Capital Outlay Items to Revisit
1. IT Microwave Network Upgrade – Replace 8 Antennas & Waveguides
2. IT Network Event Logging Solution
3. Parks & Recreation Master Plan
4. Sheriff’s Vehicle Pricing Update
B. Expenditure Review Continued
a. General Fund Transfers
1. VPA/Social Services
2. Debt Service
3. School Division Operating & Nurses
4. Piney River Water & Sewer
5. Reassessment
b. Employee Compensation
C. Revenue Review – Local, State, Federal, and Other
D. Consider 2024 Tax Rates
a. Authorize Public Hearing on Rate Increases for April 11, 2024 (If Applicable)
III. OTHER BUSINESS (AS MAY BE PRESENTED)
IV. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO ¬MARCH 25th, 2024 AT ____ or April ___, 2024 AT ____ FOR A BUDGET WORK SESSION
Good Evening:
Multiple Counties in our region are declaring States of Emergencies and enacting evacuations due to wildfires tonight. This is a good time to review some Wintergreen protocols. First, the risk code for our community is currently “yellow” and therefore any outdoor fires (even in approved devices) are prohibited. If you use a Chimenea for a wine party tonight, the Wintergreen Fire Department will show up uninvited to dampen more than the festive mood. Please don’t put us in that position. Second, during wind events, it’s important that you pay close attention to messages from “Alert Wintergreen”. If Wintergreen Fire becomes aware of a substantial wildfire within 10 miles of Wintergreen, we will notify you. This should act as your cue to get your “go-bag” ready. Gather your medications, important papers, etc. and be prepared to evacuate. We will notify you if we feel that an evacuation order is possible within 24 hours. Please understand that “possible” does not mean “probable” and due to changing conditions, an evacuation order could come much earlier than 24 hours. It is our recommendation that upon receiving the “24-hour” notice, you should voluntarily evacuate. The cost of a night’s lodging in Waynesboro pales by comparison to the stress of an emergency evacuation. Third, if given the order to evacuate, please follow the directions explicitly. For example, if you’re told to turn downhill when exiting Wintergreen, please don’t ignore advice by crossing the Blue Ridge Parkway. If we know the fire will approach from the West, we will tell you to turn East. There currently is not a road connecting Wintergreen to the Blue Ridge Parkway. We remain hopeful that we can announce progress on this issue soon.
If an evacuation is ordered, this means Wintergreen Fire Department is no longer trying to suppress wildfire and instead has focused entirely on evacuation efforts.
No plan would be complete without a “worst-case” scenario. In the highly unlikely event that we need to evacuate the mountain, however can’t, you will be directed to the Skyline Pavilion. Skyline Pavilion houses Ski Patrol, the Edge Restaurant, and a large conference space. This is the largest building on the mountain which is protected by sprinklers. Additionally, the Pavilion is surrounded by large parking lots and the ski slope, making it a highly defensible structure. Our staff will deploy the ladder truck as well as high-flow ground nozzle devices to create a “water curtain” around the structure.
Our plan is not perfect, but this is our plan.
Living in a ridge top community doesn’t come without risk, however it shouldn’t be coupled with fear. Wintergreen is a “Fire-Wise Community” which invests heavily in emergency preparedness.
The strongest advice on wildfires comes from the leading expert, Smokey The Bear…..”only you can prevent wildfires”.
You can monitor Virginia Wildfires at: https://virginiapro.firesponse.com/public/
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH 20, 2024 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE NELSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 6919 THOMAS NELSON HWY, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 2042 Comprehensive Plan
Berkley Group will provide a presentation on the draft 2042 Comprehensive Plan. Following the presentation, the Board will receive public input regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the County’s key policy document for land use, development, housing, infrastructure, transportation, and related economic and social issues.
III. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO – MARCH 22, 2024 AT 9:30 A.M. FOR A BUDGET WORK SESSION.
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH 18, 2024 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM (#420), NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FY25 GENERAL FUND BUDGET WORK SESSION (AS TIME ALLOWS)
A. Approval of Anthem Health Insurance Plans and Rates (R2024-18)
B. March 15th work session follow-up
a. Capital Outlay – Susan Rorrer
b. Sheriff’s vehicles – Sheriff Embrey
C. Expenditures Review continued
a. Agencies & Non-Departmental
b. Employee Compensation
c. General Fund Transfers
D. Revenue Review
III. OTHER BUSINESS (AS MAY BE PRESENTED)
IV. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO MARCH 20, 2024 AT 7 P.M. FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH 15, 2024 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM (#420), NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FY25 GENERAL FUND BUDGET WORK SESSION (AS TIME ALLOWS)
A. Anthem Health Insurance Plans and Rates Review
B. Expenditures Review
1. County Departments
2. Agencies & Non-Departmental
3. Capital Outlay
III. OTHER BUSINESS (AS MAY BE PRESENTED)
IV. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO ¬MARCH 18, 2024 AT 1 P.M. FOR A BUDGET WORK SESSION.
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARCH 12, 2024 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2024-13 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2024-14 Budget Amendment
C. Resolution – R2024-15 FY25 Creative Communities Partnership Grant
D. Resolution – R2024-16 Opposition to Aqua Virginia Rate Increase
E. Resolution – R2024-17 Virginia Main Street Annual Compliance
IV. PROCLAMATION – AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH (P2024-01)
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. VDOT Smart Scale Pre-Applications – Carson Eckhardt
C. Parks and Recreation Upcoming Projects – Jerry West
D. FY25 Budget Introduction and Proposed Schedule
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Shipman Historic District Cost Share Grant Application
B. Comprehensive Plan – Planning Commission’s Recommendations
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VIII. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO §2.2-3711 (A)(7) & (A)(8)
IX. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO ¬________ FOR A BUDGET WORK SESSION, AN EVENING SESSION WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED.
PUBLIC NOTICE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 20, 2024 – 07:00 PM – 6919 THOMAS NELSON HWY, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-2204, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in the Nelson County High School Auditorium located at 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston, Virginia 22949.
The Board will receive public input regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the County’s key policy document for land use, development, housing, infrastructure, transportation, and related economic and social issues. A complete draft of the plan may be examined at the Nelson County Planning and Zoning Office at 80 Front St, Lovingston, Virginia 22949 and is also available online at: https://www.nelson2042.com/document-library.
This Comprehensive Plan Amendment repeals and replaces the adopted 2002 Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. Content, maps, goals, objectives, and strategies for all chapters have been revised and/or replaced in entirety to address key issues and priorities identified through public outreach and to comply with the Code of Virginia. The revised plan consists of the following chapters: 1) Creating Our Guide, describing the Comprehensive Plan purpose and process; 2) Setting Our Direction, describing County background information and demographics; 3) Shaping Community Character, describing a policy framework for growth and development, including a revised future land use map, land use pattern areas, and development design principles and strategies; 4) Connecting People & Places, describing transportation inventory, needs, planning assumptions, and recommended projects and strategies; 5) Creating Livable Communities, describing existing housing conditions and ways to promote affordable housing, housing choice, and healthy, livable neighborhoods; 6) Protecting Valuable Resources, describing information on such topics as topography, water resources, flood hazards, cultural and historical sites, and strategies to promote sustainable growth and development that respects the natural and cultural environment; 7) Creating a Resilient Economy, describing economic data and drivers, key industries, and strategies for economic growth based on tourism and recreation; and 8) Serving the Community, describing anticipated needs and improvements to public facilities and services such as recreation, educational needs, and other public and private assets. The implementation chapter categorizes the strategies from each chapter and provides a list of tools for successful implementation.
This meeting is being held at the Nelson County High School at 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA 22949, in a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact the Planning and Zoning Office at 80 Front St, Lovingston, Virginia 22949, or by telephone at 434-263-7090.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail will be partially closed Monday and potentially Tuesday, March 4-5, for tree work at the far end of the trail. The closure will be from the Tye River bridge through the trail’s end.
This work is weather permitting and is subject to change. Any updates and adjustments will be announced at that time if determined necessary. Please contact Nelson County Parks and Recreation with any questions at (434)263-7130 or email .
PUBLIC NOTICE
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD VACANCIES
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking citizens to serve on the following:
NC Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 1 Vacancy Term Expiring 6/30/26 MACAA Board of Directors- 1 Term Expiring 3/13/24 Ag & Forestal District Committee – 1 Landowner Term Expiring 5/13/24
For more information, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000 or email . If interested in serving, please complete & submit an Application Form available at http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/government/boards-commissions/. The completed form may be faxed to 434-263-7004, emailed to , or mailed to County Administrator’s Office, P. O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LYNCHBURG — Motorists should expect delays due to a bridge deck replacement on Route 630 in Nelson County.
Route 630 (Green Creek Road) will be temporarily closed to through traffic from Route 617 (Rockfish River Road) to the intersection of Route 6 (Irish Road) from March 4-14, 2024.
The Department of Transportation will provide adequate signs for the closure and detour of this portion of Route 630 (Green Creek Rd) and will use Route 617 (Rockfish River Road) to Route 800 (Schuyler Road) to Route 6 (Irish Road) back to Route 630.
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-2204, §15.2-2309, and §15.2-2310 the Nelson County Board of Zoning Appeals hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearing
Variance # 24-0031
Consideration of a request from Theresa Moore for a Variance to reduce the minimum required front setback of 75 feet from the center of the road, to 38 feet from the center of the road, for construction of a single-family dwelling. The subject property is zoned A-1 Agricultural and is owned by Theresa Moore. The property contains 0.93 acres, is located at 695 Stagecoach Road in Afton and further identified as Tax Map Parcel #3-A-8.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
Meals On Wheels is expanding services to Nelson County. Meals On Wheels strives to improve the health and support the independence and dignity of our homebound neighbors by delivering nutritious meals right to the door. If you know of community member(s) who have difficulty both accessing and preparing food for themselves, please refer them to us.
Who Meets Our Criteria:
People ages 18 and up
People with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, CHF, kidney disease or other degenerative conditions
People with challenges or limitations that make it difficult or impossible to prepare meals for themselves
People who are home alone during the day and unable to leave to access to food
People living alone who are recovering from surgery (temporary services available)
Meal prices available on a sliding scale based on monthly income. Please call 434-293-4364 to find out more information on our services.
Community Partners:
Here to Stay
Rockfish Presbyterian Church
Rockfish Valley Community Center
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Virginia’s 4 PM Burning Law is in effect from February 15 through April 30 each year. It is important to note that some localities may have even more restrictive regulations on outdoor burning than the state’s 4 PM Burning Law. All burners are encouraged to check with their locality before starting any outdoor burning.
Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents Day and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, February 17, 2024 and Monday, February 19, 2024, and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FEBRUARY 13, 2024 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2024-06 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2024-07 Budget Amendment
IV. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Goals – TJPDC (R2024-08)
C. Nelson County Department of Social Services 2023 Annual Financial Statement
V. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Project Financing for County and School Projects
1. Reimbursement Resolution for County Project (R2024-09)
2. Reimbursement Resolution for School Renovation Project (R2024-10)
B. CHA Proposal for Evaluation of Lovingston Water and Wastewater System
C. Faber Volunteer Fire Department 80/20 Program Truck Order Request (R2024-11)
D. Lovingston Revitalization (Branding)
E. Fourth of July Event Proposal and Funding Request
F. Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Funding Request (R2024-12)
VI. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION 7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit #1044 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (two sites) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #41-A-31 in Tyro. The subject property is 0.828 acres and is owned by John H. Jr. and Roberta Fitzgerald.
B. Special Use Permit #1085 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (two sites) on two adjacent properties zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject properties are located at Tax Map Parcels #22-A-59 (2.001 acres) and #22-A-59D (2 acres) at 5032 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject properties total 4.001 acres and are owned by Kelly A. Kahle.
C. Special Use Permit # 1101 – Amendment to Condition of Approved Multifamily Dwelling
Consideration of an application requesting an amendment to a condition regarding fencing requirements of previously approved Special Use Permit #716 for a Multifamily Dwelling use on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcels #6-A-131 and 6-A-163D at 9485 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Afton. The subject properties total 10.94 acres and are owned by Quakeela Teasley.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD VACANCIES
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking citizens to serve on the following:
NC Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 1 Vacancy Term Expiring 6/30/26 MACAA Board of Directors- 1 Term Expiring 3/13/24 Ag & Forestal District Committee – 1 Landowner Term Expiring 5/13/24
For more information, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000 or email . If interested in serving, please complete & submit an Application Form available at http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/government/boards-commissions/. The completed form may be faxed to 434-263-7004, emailed to , or mailed to County Administrator’s Office, P. O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with requirements from the 2019 legislative session amending Section 15.2- 2511 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2019, if the locality’s audit is not completed as required by this statute, the locality must promptly post a statement on its website.
Nelson County residents are invited to attend this community forum.
THE ALBEMARLE-CHARLOTTESVILLE REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY INVITES THE PUBLIC TO A Community Forum
Join this public discussion about the
Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail renovation project
January 12, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority Hosts Public Meeting Seeking input on its renovation project
Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail (ACRJ) Authority will be hosting a community forum on January 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Carver Recreation Center, Classroom Lounge, 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903. The Authority seeks input from the community regarding its renovation project. Light refreshments will be provided.
The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss three design options as presented by Moseley Architects.
1) A design intended to address minimal deficiencies in the 1974 original
facility.
2) A design proposed to address major deficiencies.
3) The current design that was submitted to and approved by the Board of Local and Regional Jails and approved for 25% reimbursement by the
General Assembly
Tony Bell, Moseley Architects and his team as well as Jail Superintendent Martin Kumer will be present to facilitate the meeting and answer any questions.
Two more public meetings are planned for February 12 and February 29 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Carver Recreation Center, Classroom Lounge, 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903. All 3 meetings will have a virtual option. For information about the project, go to www.acrj.org/renovationproject or contact Colonel Martin Kumer, Superintendent of ACRJ, at or (434) 977-6981.
Mission Statement
To receive, consider, and incorporate meaningful community and stakeholder input regarding the anticipated renovation of the physical facilities of the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, and giving particular attention to inmate capacity, physical and mental well-being, gender equality, alternatives to 24/7 incarceration (including HEI), and re-entry programming, while respecting the financial contributions of the taxpayers.
Nelson County is coordinating a local community forum for the near future. The day, time and location is TBD. We will post more information as soon as it is available.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Dylan Bishop, Nelson County Director of Planning and Zoning
Nelson County Comprehensive Plan Public Review
– Public is Invited to Attend
Nelson County, VA – January 4, 2024
Nelson County is preparing to adopt the Nelson 2042 Comprehensive Plan and will conduct public hearings to review the Plan before adoption. A Comprehensive Plan is a broad statement about the community, looking 10 to 20 years ahead. It includes specific goals and strategies to achieve the goals set forth in the Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan addresses topics such as land use, development, natural environment, transportation, and resource utilization in the unincorporated areas of Nelson County. The policies defined in the plan will guide the County’s future direction and priorities for growth, services, and land use regulation.
There will be two public hearings conducted to allow the public to voice their opinions about the Plan to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. The first will be conducted with the Planning Commission on January 31st, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The second will be conducted with the Board of Supervisors on March 20th, 2024, also at 7:00 PM. Both meetings will take place at the Nelson County High School, 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Virginia 22949.
The Planning Commission will review the current draft at their regular meeting on January 24. Following the public hearing on January 31, they will review comments and make a recommendation on the Plan to the Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on February 28. The Board of Supervisors will then review the Planning Commission’s recommendation at their regular meeting on March 12, prior to their public hearing on March 20. Final adoption of the Plan is not scheduled until at least the Board’s regular meeting on April 9, 2024.
Nelson County Director of Planning and Zoning notes, “As designed, this process has been an inclusive community effort. From the diagnostic analysis of Nelson County’s existing comprehensive plan, to analysis of the existing conditions, along with robust input surveys, public workshops and listening sessions, we created a vision and goals. The Plan chapters and implementation strategies are complete. Now it is time for public review and refinement with these two public hearings.”
The new plan builds on the 2014 Comprehensive Plan with public input, data collection, visioning, goal definition and strategies to ensure that the Plan translates into action. The plan includes demographic analysis of the County and contains chapters on: Land Use, Environment, Housing, Transportation, and Community Facilities, among other topics.
To review the plan and for more information about the process visit: www.nelson2042.com.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 31, 2024 – 7:00 PM – 6919 THOMAS NELSON HWY, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
Notice is hereby given that the Nelson County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following item. All interested parties are encouraged to present their views at this hearing.
The Commission will receive and consider public input regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the County’s key policy document for land use, development, housing, infrastructure, transportation, and related economic and social issues. A complete draft of the plan may be examined at the Nelson County Planning and Zoning Office at 80 Front St, Lovingston, Virginia 22949 and is also available online at: https://www.nelson2042.com/document-library.
This Comprehensive Plan Amendment repeals and replaces the adopted 2002 Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. Content, maps, goals, objectives, and strategies for all chapters have been revised and/or replaced in entirety to address key issues and priorities identified through public outreach and to comply with the Code of Virginia. The revised plan consists of the following chapters: 1) Creating Our Guide, describing the Comprehensive Plan purpose and process; 2) Setting Our Direction, describing County background information and demographics; 3) Shaping Community Character, describing a policy framework for growth and development, including a revised future land use map, land use pattern areas, and development design principles and strategies; 4) Connecting People & Places, describing transportation inventory, needs, planning assumptions, and recommended projects and strategies; 5) Creating Livable Communities, describing existing housing conditions and ways to promote affordable housing, housing choice, and healthy, livable neighborhoods; 6) Protecting Valuable Resources, describing information on such topics as topography, water resources, flood hazards, cultural and historical sites, and strategies to promote sustainable growth and development that respects the natural and cultural environment; 7) Creating a Resilient Economy, describing economic data and drivers, key industries, and strategies for economic growth based on tourism and recreation; and 8) Serving the Community, describing anticipated needs and improvements to public facilities and services such as recreation, educational needs, and other public and private assets. The implementation chapter categorizes the strategies from each chapter and provides a list of tools for successful implementation.
This meeting is being held at the Nelson County High School at 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA 22949, in a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact the Planning and Zoning Office at 80 Front St, Lovingston, Virginia 22949 or by telephone at 434-263-7091.
If you can not make it to the public hearing but would still like to submit a public comment, you can submit them electronically by emailing them to:
Nelson County and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources have partnered to identify and document historic properties in the community of Shipman. The information collected during this survey will be used to determine the eligibility of a National Register of Historic Places historic district in Shipman. You are receiving this letter because your property falls within the potential historic district boundaries.
You are cordially invited to a meeting to introduce the project and meet the working group. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Nelson Memorial Library, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Virginia 22949.
Hill Studio, out of Roanoke, has been hired to conduct the fieldwork required to carry out the historic survey and prepare the associated eligibility documentation for the approximately 60 historic properties in this area. The first round of field work will begin in early December, prior to the January meeting.
This survey does not in any way change what owners can do with their property; it does not impose restrictions from federal, state, or local levels of government. The survey effort will take place from the Public Right of Way and consist of limited photographs of building exteriors. Residents are under no obligation to allow access to their property. This phase of the project will not result in a National Register of Historic Places listing, although it is hoped that a historic district will be identified and evaluated for potential future listing on the National Register. Further public input will be sought before a historic district nomination is prepared.
Should you require additional information on the historic survey project then, please contact Maureen Kelley, (434) 263-7015 or Michael Pulice, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, at (540) 387-5443.
Respectfully,
Candice W. McGarry Michael Pulice
County Administrator Virginia Department of Historic Resources
The meeting will be held on January 10, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at the Nelson Memorial Library (8521 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA). In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held the following day (January 11th) at the same time and location.
This meeting is to provide an overview of our follow up monitoring results, and discuss the process we used to establish phosphorus reduction targets for Black Creek. Also, to discuss alternatives to TMDL development at the meeting, and more specifically, the option to develop a watershed plan for Hat and Black Creeks. This plan would include all of the work that we have done in support of the study, but would take things a step further and include a plan to meet pollutant reduction targets with on the ground implementation actions.
Hat and Black Creek Community Engagement Meeting
Nelson Memorial Library, Lovingston VA
January 10, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Update on progress since last meeting
a. Additional phosphorus monitoring results
b. Identifying a phosphorus endpoint for Black Creek
c. Shifting to a Watershed Restoration Plan
3. Sediment and phosphorus reduction goals
a. Review of selected sediment reduction scenario
b. Discussion of phosphorus reduction scenario
4. Key restoration plan components
5. Discussion of best management plans to consider for inclusion
6. Next steps
Contact information
Nesha McRae, TMDL Coordinator
DEQ Valley Regional Office
540-217-7173;
Nelson County courts, departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on the following days in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday:
Nelson County offices will observe the following holiday schedule:
January 15, 2024 Closed
Nelson County Transfer Station will observe the following holiday schedule:
January 13, 2024 Closed
January 15, 2024 Closed
The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JANUARY 9, 2024 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
B. Resolution – R2024-01 Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2024-02 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2024-03 Budget Amendment
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District Programs Update
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Interest Free Loan Request – Wintergreen Rescue Squad (R2024-04)
B. Nelson EMS Proposed FY25 Shift Schedule Change
C. NCCDF Request for Support of Housing Opportunities via Fee Waivers (R2024-05)
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VIII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION 7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance O2023-08 – Amendment to Chapter 11, Taxation, Article I, Sec. 11-5.1 Exemption for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Members
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 11, Taxation, Article I, Sec. 11-5.1 Exemption for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Members. Proposed amendments to Section 11-5.1 would change the exempted amount of personal property taxes from the first five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) of assessed value to a credit of three hundred dollars ($300.00) on the personal property tax bill of eligible volunteer fire and rescue squad members.
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BROADBAND AUTHORITY JANUARY 9, 2024 THE MEETING CONVENES AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM OF THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON, VIRGINIA
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comments
III. Reorganization, Election of Officers, and 2024 Meeting Schedule
A. Chair & Vice Chair
B. Secretary & Treasurer
C. 2024 Meeting Schedule
The Nelson County Convenience Centers hours of operation for Saturday, January 6, 2024 are 1:00pm – 7:00pm due to inclement weather. In the event that inclement weather continues into the afternoon, convenience centers may remain closed for the remainder of Saturday. An update will be posted in the event that closure is necessary.
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 24th at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearings
Special Use Permit #1085 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (two sites) on two adjacent properties zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject properties are located at Tax Map Parcels #22-A-59 (2.001 acres) and #22-A-59D (2 acres) at 5032 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject properties total 4.001 acres and are owned by Kelly A. Kahle.
Special Use Permit # 1101 – Amendment to Condition of Approved Multifamily Dwelling
Consideration of an application requesting an amendment to a condition regarding fencing requirements of previously approved Special Use Permit #716 for a Multifamily Dwelling use on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcels #6-A-131 and 6-A-163D at 9485 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Afton. The subject properties total 10.94 acres and are owned by Quakeela Teasley.
Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
we are postponing both; the January 7, “Sickle Cell Disease – Why my blood matters” community education event and the January 20, 2024, Sickle Cell Blood Drive.
Your American Red Cross in partnership with the Nelson County Heritage Center leaders share a commitment to providing more Sickle Cell Disease community education events and are rescheduling the Nelson Heritage Center Sickle Cell Blood drive for later this spring.As new dates and other information is available, we will share it broadly across the community.
We are so very grateful to have wonderful Nelson County partners who host and sponsor regularly scheduled community blood drives; we encourage everyone who is able to please schedule an appointment to give blood at a drive near you today.
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood and platelet donors are urged to make a donation appointment to help alleviate the shortage and help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not put on hold.
Blood products are currently going to hospitals faster than blood donations are coming in, and in recent weeks, the Red Cross has had to limit distributions of type O blood products – among the most transfused blood types – to hospitals.“Small changes in blood donor turnout can have a huge impact on the availability of blood products and dramatic consequences for those in need of an emergency blood transfusion,” said Dr. Eric Gehrie, executive physician director for the Red Cross. “More challenges may lie ahead as the potential for severe winter weather and seasonal illness may compound the dire blood supply situation. Donors of all types – especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets – are urged to give now.”
Don’t wait – to make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross and the National Football League (NFL) are partnering this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals to give blood or platelets and help tackle the emergency blood shortage. Those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in January will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Super Bowl. Local upcoming blood donation opportunities can be found by visiting: RedCrossBlood.org.
Nelson County Heritage Center and American Red Cross
The Nelson County Heritage Center and your American Red Cross are partnering together to host two important community Sickle Cell events January 2024. In the United States, an estimated 100,000 people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds have sickle cell disease, with the majority being of African descent. Blood from people of the same race or similar ethnicity is important in ensuring the best transfusion results, with the least potential reaction.
Sunday, January 7, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – “Sickle Cell Disease – Why my blood matters” presented by Alexis Innis, American Red Cross, Central Virginia, Blood Donor Manager. Did you know Sickle cell disease affects 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births, or people with sickle cell disease may need as many as 100 units of blood each year? Learn how your blood donations could help alleviate the symptoms of someone living with sickle cell disease, or even help save their life.
Saturday, January 20, 2024, The Nelson Heritage Center and your American Red Cross present the Martin Luther King, Jr., weekend of celebration and service Sickle Cell – Blood Drive from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Are You Ready To Give Blood? Your blood donation could be what patients with sickle cell disease need to treat their condition. Blood donation is essential in ensuring the health of our communities. Reserve your appointment at www.redcrossblood.org by using Sponsor Code: NHC Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
This event is open to all and everyone who attends will benefit from learning more about the impacts of Sickle Cell disease on those who live with the pain, and hope that the blood they need to ease that pain, is there, when they need it. Light afternoon snacks, sandwiches, fruit, vegetable tray, assorted sweets and beverages will be provided for attendees. Please RSVP to Alexis Innis . by no later than Friday, January 5, 2024, if you are able to join us.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-1427, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 11, Taxation, Article I, Sec. 11-5.1 Exemption for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Members. Proposed amendments to Section 11-5.1 would change the exempted amount of personal property taxes from the first five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) of assessed value to a credit of up to three hundred dollars ($300.00) on the personal property tax bill of eligible volunteer fire and rescue squad members.
Copies of the full text of the proposed Ordinance amendment are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail
PARTIAL TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE
Piney River to Rose Mill will be CLOSED on Wednesday January 3, 2024 as Nelson County Parks and Recreation will be conducting tree work along the trail. This section of the trail will reopen to the public on Thursday January 4, 2024. Rose Mill to the Trail End will remain open during this time. This closure project is weather permitting. Any delays in work will be posted as necessary. Please contact NCPR for any questions and updates regarding the closure. (434)263-7130.
In accordance with requirements from the 2019 legislative session amending Section 15.2- 2511 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2019, if the locality’s audit is not completed as required by this statute, the locality must promptly post a statement on its website.
Nelson County departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on the following days in observance of the New Year’s holiday:
Nelson County offices will observe the following holiday schedule:
January 1, 2024 Closed
Nelson County Transfer Station will observe the following holiday schedule:
December 30, 2023 Closed
January 1, 2024 Closed
All County Convenience Collection Sites and Public Safety Operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
During their evening session on December 12, 2023, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors voted to terminate the ban on open air burning. This is effective immediately.
Nelson County departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on the following days in observance of the holidays:
Nelson County departments and offices will observe the following holiday schedule:
December 22, 2023 Closed at Noon
December 25, 2023 Closed
Nelson County Transfer Station will observe the following holiday schedule:
December 23, 2023 Closed
December 25, 2023 Closed
All County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
Nelson County is experiencing an internet connectivity issue due to issues with the internet service provider’s network. We will be unable to live stream today’s Board of Supervisors’ meetings on YouTube. Staff will be recording the meetings and post online as soon as the connectivity issues are resolved. We apologize for this inconvenience.
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DECEMBER 12, 2023 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. MEET THE LEGISLATOR
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-76 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-77 FY24 Budget Amendment
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Blue Ridge Tunnel After Dark Event Report & Check Presentation
B. VDOT Report
C. Update on Debt Capacity – Davenport
D. Larkin Property Master Plan – Architectural Partners
E. Regional Transit Governance Study – TJPDC
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Funding Request from Lovingston Beautification Volunteers
B. Authorization for Public Hearing on Personal Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer Fire and Rescue (R2023-78)
C. School Zone Speed Enforcement (R2023-79)
D. Transient Occupancy Tax Rate Increase (O2023-02)
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VIII. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO §2.2-3711 (A)(7) & (A)(8)
IX. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION 7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit #1050 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (six sites) on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #16-A-17 at 6973 North Fork Rd in Montebello. The subject property is 100.196 acres and is owned by Lacy Montebello LLC.
B. Ordinance O2023-07 – Amendment to Chapter 11, Taxation, Article II, Division 2 Exemptions for Elderly and Disabled
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 11, Taxation, Article II, Division 2 Exemptions for Elderly and Disabled. Proposed amendments to Section 11-43 Restrictions and Conditions, would increase the maximum owners’ total combined income from $50,000 to $75,000; and the maximum owners’ total net worth would increase from $100,000 to $125,000. The proposed amendments to Section 11-48 Determination of exemption, would update the income and net worth numbers to reflect the changes made to Section 11-43.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
A. Local Burn Ban
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. SUP 1085 AND SUP 1101 WILL BE HEARD AT THE JANUARY 24TH, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27th at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearings
Special Use Permit #1085 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (three sites) on three adjacent properties zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject properties are located at Tax Map Parcels #22-A-59 (2.001 acres), #22-A-59C (2.031 acres), and #22-A-59D (2 acres) at 5032 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject properties total 6.032 acres and are owned by Kelly A. Kahle.
Special Use Permit # 1101 – Amendment to Condition of Approved Multifamily Dwelling
Consideration of an application requesting an amendment to a condition regarding fencing requirements of previously approved Special Use Permit #716 for a Multifamily Dwelling use on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcels #6-A-131 and 6-A-163D at 9485 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Afton. The subject properties total 10.94 acres and are owned by Quakeela Teasley.
Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BROADBAND AUTHORITY DECEMBER 12, 2023 THE MEETING CONVENES AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM OF THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON, VIRGINIA
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comments
III. Consent Agenda A. Resolution – R2023-04 Minutes for Approval
IV. Presentation A. Firefly Fiber Broadband Progress Update
V. New/Unfinished Business A. Treasurer’s Report B. Dissolution & Termination of NCBA (R2023-03 tabled from June 13, 2023 NCBA meeting)
WHEREAS a notice in proper form has been received from the appropriate authority requesting the calling of a Primary
Election for the purpose of selecting delegates to the national convention for the Republican and Democratic Parties for
the office of President of the United States. Should only one candidate qualify for the primary ballot for the office, no
primary will be held.
THEREFORE, you are, in the name of the Commonwealth and pursuant to § 24.2-517 of the Code of Virginia, ordered to
cause a Primary Election to be held in your locality on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose aforesaid. You are further
ordered to post a copy of this order on the official website of the county or city, at not less than 10 public places in the county
or city, or have the order published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in your locality.
Witness the following official Signature and the Seal of the Board
at Richmond, this 6th day of December, 2023.
The meeting will be held on January 10, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at the Nelson Memorial Library (8521 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA). In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held the following day (January 11th) at the same time and location.
This meeting is to provide an overview of our follow up monitoring results, and discuss the process we used to establish phosphorus reduction targets for Black Creek. Also, to discuss alternatives to TMDL development at the meeting, and more specifically, the option to develop a watershed plan for Hat and Black Creeks. This plan would include all of the work that we have done in support of the study, but would take things a step further and include a plan to meet pollutant reduction targets with on the ground implementation actions.
Hat and Black Creek Community Engagement Meeting
Nelson Memorial Library, Lovingston VA
January 10, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Update on progress since last meeting
a. Additional phosphorus monitoring results
b. Identifying a phosphorus endpoint for Black Creek
c. Shifting to a Watershed Restoration Plan
3. Sediment and phosphorus reduction goals
a. Review of selected sediment reduction scenario
b. Discussion of phosphorus reduction scenario
4. Key restoration plan components
5. Discussion of best management plans to consider for inclusion
6. Next steps
Contact information
Nesha McRae, TMDL Coordinator
DEQ Valley Regional Office
540-217-7173;
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DECEMBER 4, 2023 THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CONVENES AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. NELSON HERITAGE CENTER RENOVATION FINANCING
A. Consideration of Subordination Agreement
III. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
A. Consideration of Request to Offer Employee Retention Incentives through December 31, 2023 (Sheriff David Hill)
B. Consideration of Request to Utilize Existing Local Salary Supplements as of January 1, 2024 (Sheriff-elect Mark Embrey)
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
1. Special Use Permit #1050 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (six sites) on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #16-A-17 at 6973 North Fork Rd in Montebello. The subject property is 100.196 acres and is owned by Lacy Montebello LLC.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-1427, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday,December 12, 2023in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 11, Taxation, Article II, Division 2 Exemptions for Elderly and Disabled. Proposed amendments to Section 11-43 Restrictions and Conditions, would increase the maximum owners’ total combined income from $50,000 to $75,000; and the maximum owners’ total net worth would increase from $100,000 to $125,000. The proposed amendments to Section 11-48 Determination of exemption, would update the income and net worth numbers to reflect the changes made to Section 11-43.
Copies of the full text of the proposed Ordinance amendment are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Candice W. McGarry
Clerk, Nelson County Board of Supervisors
P.O. Box 336
Lovingston, VA 22949
Dear Ms. McGarry,
Pursuant to §15.2-1418 of the Code of Virginia, this letter is to request a Special Called Meeting of the Nelson County Board of Supervisors to be held on December 4, 2023 at 10 a.m. in the General District Courtroom at the Courthouse in Lovingston, 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, VA 22967.
The purpose of the Special Called Meeting is to discuss the following:
• Nelson Heritage Center Renovation Financing – Consideration of Requested Subordination of County’s Interest to the Loan and Deed of Trust (Subordination Agreement)
• Budgetary matters related to the Sheriff’s Department Leadership Transition
o Consideration of Outgoing Sheriff’s Request to Offer Employee Retention Incentives Through December 31, 2023.
o Consideration of Incoming Sheriff’s Request to Utilize Existing Local Salary Supplements as of January 1, 2024 and Additional Position Funding.
The Board of Supervisors may also consider other matters at the Special Called Meeting, predicated on the attendance of all members of said Board at the Special Called Meeting.
Sincerely,
Jesse N. Rutherford, Chairman
Nelson County Board of Supervisors
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution R2023-74 to declare a local drought emergency in Nelson County at today’s afternoon session. Additionally, Emergency Ordinance 2023-01 was adopted to enact a local burn ban which bans open air burning. The local burn ban is effective immediately.
Alert:
…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Augusta, Clarke,
Frederick, Nelson, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties until midnight EST tonight. Code Orange to Code Red air quality is
also forecast over Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties in West Virginia.
An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulate concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For
additional information, please visit the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality at: www.deq.virginia.govalertCTAsDict
Due to a fire in the nearby area resulting in several road closures including Rt-250 towards Waynesboro, the Blue Ridge Tunnel will be closed for the remainder of the day. Updates on any potential extended closure will be released tomorrow.
Nelson County has been approved as a drought designation area by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Nelson County farmers affected by the drought are eligible to apply for federal assistance through the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
For more information on these assistance programs and the application process please reach out to Dr. Ronald M. Howell, State Executive Director at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) by phone at 804-287-1503 or by email at
Nelson County drought data below:
Drought & Dryness Categories % of Nelson County
D0 – Abnormally Dry 0
D1 – Moderate Drought 36.08
D2 – Severe Drought 49.65
D3 – Extreme Drought 14.27
D4 – Exceptional Drought 0
Total Area in Drought (D1–D4) 100.00
Agriculture Estimates in Nelson County:
12,257 acres of Hay in drought
1,227 acres of Haylage in drought
508 acres of Corn in drought
6,047 head of cattle in drought
993 head of sheep in drought
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 16, 2023 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-66 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-40C FY24 Budget Adoption Correction
C. Resolution – R2023-41C FY24 Budget Appropriation Correction
D. Resolution – R2023-67 FY24 Budget Amendment
IV. PROCLAMATION – NOVEMBER 26, 2023 ARTISTS SUNDAY (P2023-04)
V. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 2023-01– BURN BAN
VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. Proposed Solar Development – Savion, LLC (Jeannine Johnson)
VII. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Interest Free Loan Request – Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue (R2023-69)
B. Authorization for Public Hearing on Amendment to Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled (R2023-70)
C. PMA Architecture Proposal – DSS Building Design, Bid, and Construction Administration (R2023-71)
D. State Compensation Board 2% Employee Compensation Adjustment and Funding
1. Consideration of 2% Salary Increase for All Employees Effective December 1, 2023 (R2023-72)
VIII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
IX. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION 7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. 2024 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM – DAVID BLOUNT (R2023-68)
IV. REGIONAL JAIL RENOVATION PROJECT INTERIM FINANCING (R2023-73)
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit #1050 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (twenty sites) on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #16-A-17 at 6973 North Fork Rd in Montebello. The subject property is 100.196 acres and is owned by Lacy Montebello LLC.
Nelson County departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station and Collection Sites will be closed on the following days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday:
Nelson County offices will observe the following holiday schedule:
November 22, 2023 Closed at Noon
November 23, 2023 Closed
November 24, 2023 Closed
Nelson County Transfer Station will observe the following holiday schedule:
November 23, 2023 Closed
November 24, 2023 Closed at Noon
November 25, 2023 Closed
Nelson County Convenience Collection Sites will observe the following holiday schedule:
November 23, 2023 Closed
All public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
Due to extremely dry conditions which create an immediate and substantial threat of fire, citizens are strongly discouraged from any open air burning. The Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of an emergency ordinance implementing a local burn ban at its regular meeting on November 16th; effective upon adoption.
Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Monday, November 13, 2023.
The County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023 and Saturday, November 11, 2023. It will reopen for regular hours of operation on Monday, November 13, 2023.
The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in observance of the Election Day holiday and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
The County Convenience Centers, the Solid Waste Transfer Station and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
1. Special Use Permit #1050 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (twenty sites) on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #16-A-17 at 6973 North Fork Rd in Montebello. The subject property is 100.196 acres and is owned by Lacy Montebello LLC.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15th at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearings
Special Use Permit #1085 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (three sites) on three adjacent properties zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject properties are located at Tax Map Parcels #22-A-59 (2.001 acres), #22-A-59C (2.031 acres), and #22-A-59D (2 acres) at 5032 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject properties total 6.032 acres and are owned by Kelly A. Kahle.
Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
Nelson County, VA Request for Quotes Schuyler River Access Quote Proposal
Nelson County Parks and Recreation is creating a river access along the Rockfish River in Schuyler. This project will consist of clearing an area of 5,566 square feet of existing trees and installing a gravel parking area.
Work to be Completed:
Tree and brush clearing: including chipping and hauling all debris off site
Cut any existing vegetation to solid earth
Install 15” plastic roadway culverts off the road running under site entrance
Install roadway fabric across entire area
Layer of #3 base stone compacted
Minimum of 6” of 21A crusher run gravel compacted each 2”
Site visits can be arranged by contacting Jerry West with Nelson County Parks and Recreation at (434)263-7133 or emailing .
Please submit proof of license and insurance with quote.
Quotes will be accepted until November 15, 2023 at 5pm. Please submit all quotes to Nelson County Parks and Recreation by email to with subject line Schuyler River Access Quote Proposal or mail to P.O. Box 442, Lovingston, VA 22949.
Awarded quote will be notified following November 15th.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
EOE
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District
Forest Service News Release
Lauren Stull, District Ranger Lauren.Stull@usda.gov
540-291-2188
Crabtree Falls Trail closed the morning of Wednesday, October 25 for Fire and Rescue Training
Natural Bridge Station, Va, October 23 —Crabtree Falls Trail in Nelson County will be closed to all users on Wednesday, October 25, from sunrise until noon. The trail will reopen to the public at noon.
The Forest Service is hosting training for first responders in conjunction with Wintergreen Fire & Rescue.
Glenwood-Pedlar District Ranger Lauren Stull said, “We know how much the public treasures Crabtree Falls. Because of its high use, it’s imperative that we provide opportunities for first responders to prepare for emergency situations We appreciate the public’s patience while we undertake important training to keep our visitors safe.”
Study Limits: Rte. 151 from Afton Mountain Road to 2.3 mi south of
Beech Grove Road
What: Rte. 151 Corridor Study – Project Alternatives Input Meeting
Where: Rockfish Valley Community Center Auditorium
190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920
When: November 1, 2023 4-6pm
Study Limits: Rte. 151 from Afton Mountain Road to 2.3 mi south of Beech Grove Road What: Rte. 151 Corridor Study – Project Alternatives Input Meeting Where: Rockfish Valley Community Center Auditorium 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920 When: November 1, 2023 4-6pm
We’re excited to announce we are expanding our services to Nelson County! We are passionate about reaching more people, especially those in rural areas. Meals on Wheels strives to improve the health and support the independence and dignity of our homebound neighbors. If you know of community members who have difficulty both accessing and preparing food for themselves, please refer them to us! This is a pilot initiative, so while spaces are limited, we will look at expanding once we have had a chance to get the program underway. Please see the attached map for our Nelson County service area.
Who meets our criteria:
– People ages 18 and up
– People with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, CHF, kidney disease or other degenerative diseases
– People with physical challenges such as blindness, are wheelchair bound, or missing limbs
– People who have trouble making meals because of mental challenges
– People who live with caregivers who are not home during the day
– People temporarily recovering from surgery
Meals on Wheels completely subsidizes meals for anyone living 150% below the federal poverty guidelines and charges on a sliding scale for those who make above this amount.
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 25th at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearings
1. Special Use Permit #1050 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (twenty sites) on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #16-A-17 at 6973 North Fork Rd in Montebello. The subject property is 100.196 acres and is owned by Lacy Montebello LLC.
2. Special Use Permit #1044 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (two sites) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #41-A-31 in Tyro. The subject property is 0.828 acres and is owned by John H. Jr. and Roberta Fitzgerald.
Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
NOTICE OF PLANNED COURTHOUSE COMPLEX TREE WORK – October 11th – 13th
The Board of Supervisors has authorized essential tree removal work at the Courthouse Complex; which is planned forOctober 11th – 13th from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm daily. For the duration of this work, the primary Courthouse Complex entrance at Courthouse Square will be closed and parking will be restricted along the rock wall of Court Street down to the corner of this entrance. The use of noise generating machinery and equipment is expected. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience while this critical work is completed. Please call the County Administrator’s Office at 434-263-7000 with any questions or concerns regarding this notice.
The Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail will be closed on Friday, October 27. This closure is in preparation for our Tunnel After Dark event that evening. This is a ticketed event. Please visit: https://TunnelAfterDark.eventbrite.com for more information. The trail will reopen for normal hours on Saturday, October 28.
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OCTOBER 10, 2023 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-63 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-64 Budget Amendment
IV. PROCLAMATION – OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (P2023-03)
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Special Use Permit #1005 – Campground (Deferred from September Meeting)
B. Ambulance Funding Request – Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VIII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION 7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.
B. Correction of FY24 Budget Adoption and Appropriation Resolutions (R2023-40C) and (R2023-41C)
Consideration of proposed resolutions correcting the originally approved FY24 Budget Adoption (R2023-40) and Appropriation (R2023-41) Resolutions, to include the $2,111,079 budgeted within the General Fund to be transferred to the VPA (Department of Social Services) Fund. The General Fund total, including the VPA Fund transfer amount, is $50,222,334 making the FY24 total appropriations for all funds $95,163,565.
C. Amendment of FY2023-2024 Budget – Supplemental Appropriation of School Construction Assistance Program Grant Funds (R2023-65)
Consideration of a proposed FY2023-2024 Budget Amendment that provides for a supplemental appropriation of School Construction Assistance Program Grant Funds, as requested by the School Division. The request is in the amount of $2,451,703 which exceeds the statutory limit of one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget that can be approved without first holding a public hearing.
Nelson County courts, departments and offices, will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday, and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
The County’s Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, October 7, 2023 and Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday, and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-2503, §15.2-2506 and §15.2-2507, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
Correction of FY24 Budget Adoption and Appropriation Resolutions
Consideration of proposed resolutions correcting the originally approved FY24 Budget Adoption (R2023-40) and Appropriation (R2023-41) Resolutions, to include the $2,111,079 budgeted within the General Fund to be transferred to the VPA (Department of Social Services) Fund. The General Fund total, including the VPA Fund transfer amount, is $50,222,334 making the FY24 total appropriations for all funds $95,163,565.
Amendment of FY2023-2024 Budget – Supplemental Appropriation of School Construction Assistance Program Grant Funds
Consideration of a proposed FY2023-2024 Budget Amendment that provides for a supplemental appropriation of School Construction Assistance Program Grant Funds, as requested by the School Division. The request is in the amount of $2,451,703 which exceeds the statutory limit of one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget that can be approved without first holding a public hearing.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Here To Stay Wintergreen (HSW): An aging in place organization founded in 2019 We are neighbors helping neighbors who want to continue living safely and independently in their Wintergreen homes. Our organization strives to coordinate with and assist other nearby organizations who are dedicated to helping seniors age more safely and happily in their own home. Website: heretostaywtg.org
Jefferson Area Board for the Aging (JABA): JABA has been serving individuals and caregivers since 1975. Our mission is to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages. JABA serves older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers… in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Green, Louisa and Nelson counties. Website: jabacares.org
Rockfish Valley Community Center (RVCC): The Center has been serving its community since 2000. The mission of the Center is to provide, on a non-profit basis, a venue for cultural, recreational, social and educational activities for the residents of the Rockfish Valley, the citizens of Nelson County, Virginia and the surrounding area. Website: rockfishcc.org
PUBLIC NOTICE
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD VACANCIES
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking citizens to serve on the following Committees/Boards:
N.C. Service Authority Board –North District vacancy
Board of Zoning Appeals– 1 term expiring 11/9/23
JABA Council on Aging – 1 term expiring 12/31/23
T.J. Water Resources Protection Foundation – 1 term expiring 12/31/23
For more information, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000 or email . If interested in serving, please complete & submit an Application Form available at https://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/government/boards-commissions/# . The completed form may be faxed to 434-263-7004, emailed to , or mailed to County Administrator’s Office, P. O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
COUNTY OF NELSON
JOINT MEETING OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 AT 6:30 P.M.
FORMER BOARD ROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
(The meeting is a continued session from 09/12/23 (BOS) and special called session (PC))
I. CALL TO ORDER (Chair Rutherford and Chairperson Allen)
The Nelson County Emergency Services department wants to help anyone who might need special attention during a disaster. If you or anyone you know has Dementia/Alzheimer’s, special needs, has accessibility/mobility issues, is on oxygen, uses refrigerated medication, or any other information we might need during an emergency. Please email so we can help you. When emailing, please give your address, name, phone number and what attention is needed so we can assist you properly.
FEMA has issued preliminary updated flood insurance rate maps and flood insurance study for Nelson County for comment. The comment period provides an opportunity for reviewers to identify changes or corrections to non-technical information contained therein, such as road names, stream names etc. A link to the digital copies is available through the FEMA map service center at https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/.
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-56 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-57 Budget Amendment
IV. PRESENTATIONS
A. TJPDC 2024 Draft Legislative Agenda – David Blount
B. VDOT Report
V. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Change in November Regular BOS Meeting Date (R2023-58)
B. Gladstone Depot TAP Resolution of Support (R2023-59)
C. Lovingston TAP Resolution of Support (R2023-60)
D. Nelson County Drug Court Funding Request
E. Nelson FFA Alumni Chapter Funding Request
F. Authorization for PH to Correct FY24 Budget Adoption and Appropriation Resolutions (R2023-61)
G. Authorization for PH on FY24 Budget Amendment for School Construction Funds (R2023-62)
H. Special Use Permit #986 – Outdoor Entertainment Venue (Deferred from August Meeting)
VI. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION 7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House *DEFERRED BY APPLICANT TO OCTOBER
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.
B. Special Use Permit #1005 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (one site) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #86-A-36B at 2601 Falling Rock Dr. in Arrington. The subject property is 2 acres and is owned by Lucas & Caitlin Hoge.
C. School Zone Photo Speed Enforcement
Consideration of a photo speed enforcement program to help reduce speeding through the school zones located within Nelson County.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
V. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR A JOINT WORKSESSION WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Location: The Nelson Center Great Room 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Va 22949
Time: October 7th 10am-2pm (while supplies last)
Join us October 7 in the Great Room of the Nelson Center for a community costume exchange. Bring two canned food items (14-16 oz) in exchange for a “new to you” Halloween costume. All canned goods will be donated to Nelson County Food Pantry following the event.
HUGE THANKS to these Nelson County businesses who are helping with this effort. They the are reasons that Nelson County is a great place to live, work and play:
*The Ski Barn at Wintergreen – Donating $1 for every bike, canoe, and kayak rental during the month of September
*Lovingston Winery – Donating $5 for every new Wine Club Membership during the month of September (Ages 21+)
*Vito’s Pizza (Lovingston) – Donating $1 for every pizza sold until 3:00pm on 9/16 and 9/30
*Olde Southern Charm – Donating $1 for every $10 spent on 9/23 and 9/30
Costume Drop-Off Locations:
*Bold Rock Nellysford Cidery
*Black Bear Creamery
*HeART of Nelson Artisan Collective
Donation Jar Locations:
*Critzer Family Farm
*Dickie Brothers Orchard
*HeART of Nelson
*Black Bear Creamery
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
1. Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.
2. Special Use Permit #1005 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (one site) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #86-A-36B at 2601 Falling Rock Dr. in Arrington. The subject property is 2 acres and is owned by Lucas & Caitlin Hoge.
3. School Zone Photo Speed Enforcement
Consideration of a photo speed enforcement program to help reduce speeding through the school zones located within Nelson County.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Nelson County Parks and Recreation office will be closed on Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th. Staff will be attending a state Recreation and Parks Society conference. If you need assistance during any of these closures, please email .
The Blue Ridge Tunnel will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, September 19-20. Nelson County will be doing some trail repairs to the west due to rain washout and also replacing the drainage pipe at the eastern portal and adding new top coating of material to portions of inside the tunnel.
Nelson County Comprehensive Plan Open House
– Public is Invited to Attend
Nelson County will host a community open house on August 29th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Nelson Center to review the draft of the Nelson 2042 Comprehensive Plan. A comprehensive plan is a broad statement about the community, looking 10 to 20 years ahead. It includes specific goals and strategies to achieve those goals.
The Comprehensive Plan addresses topics such as land use, development, natural environment, transportation, and resource utilization in the unincorporated areas of Nelson County. The policies defined in the plan will guide the County’s future direction and priorities for growth, services, and land use regulation.
The community open house will be on August 29th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM to review the draft plan, hear a presentation, and ask questions. Light refreshments will be provided.
“Planning will allow Nelson County to manage growth and capitalize on opportunities for our community. Community Planning and engagement enhances the ability for citizens to be part of the decision-making process for our future. Community engagement and planning will help to identify long-term priorities, provide supported decisions, and improve the overall sustainability of the County. The new plan will build on the 2014 Comprehensive Plan with public input, data collection, visioning, goal definition, and strategies to ensure that it all gets put into action. The plan will include demographic analysis of the County and will also include sections on: Land Use, Environment, Housing, Transportation, Recreation, and Community Facilities, among other topics.”
-Mary Kathryn Allen, Planning Commission Chair
For an overview of the plan process and more information about ways to get involved, visit: www.nelson2042.com.
For specific questions, email Dylan Bishop, .
AGENDA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
II. PRESENTATION
– Background: Purpose & Content
– Process to Date
– Review of Draft Plan
– Next Steps
Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day holiday and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, September 2, 2023 and Monday, September 4, 2023 and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 23, 2023 THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE FORMER BOARD ROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. MASTER PLAN WORK SESSION FOR FORMER LARKIN PROPERTY
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-2204, §15.2-2309, §15.2-2311 and §15.2-2312 the Nelson County Board of Zoning Appeals hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearing
Appeal by Thomas and Juliet Wagner of Zoning Violation dated June 27, 2023 – Appealing Notice of Violation by Planning and Zoning for Tax Map Parcels 13-12-4 and 13-12-5 that appellant operated an Outdoor Firing Range without obtaining a Special Use Permit as required in A-1 (Agricultural) zoning.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
Due to the severe weather outlook for our area from 5pm to 7pm; County departments and offices, including the County’s Transfer Station (County Convenience Centers are closed on Mondays) will be closing at 3:30pm today, August 7th. All public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
AGENDA NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 8, 2023 THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-50 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-51 Budget Amendment
C. Resolution – R2023-52 Citation Error Correction on Ordinance O2023-05
IV. RESOLUTION – RECOGNITION OF JAMES MORRIS (R2023-53)
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. Nelson Heritage Center Updates – Johnette Burdette
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Rockfish Senior Group Funding Request
B. Lovingston Village Association Funding Request
C. Water and Wastewater Facilities PER (R2023-54)
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VIII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION 7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance O2023-06 – Amendment to Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Section 2-2 Safety Program
Consideration of an ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Section 2-2 Safety Program. Proposed amendments to Section 2-2 are to update the names of the entities covered by the Line of Duty Act as some of the names have changed.
B. Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Nelson County Service Authority
Consideration of Resolution R2023-55 proposed for passage to amend Section Three of the Articles of Incorporation of the Nelson County Service Authority, to provide that the powers of the Authority shall be exercised by a Board consisting of five members, one appointed by the Board of Supervisors from each of the now five election districts of Nelson County. The County since amending §12-27 of the Code of Nelson County on July 9, 2002, has been consistent in appointing Board members of the Authority, one appointed from each of the five election districts.
C. Special Use Permit #986 – Outdoor Entertainment Venue
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow an Outdoor Entertainment Venue on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-A-115 at 877 Glenthorne Loop in Nellysford. The subject property is 12.83 acres and is owned by Stephen and Susan Groves.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
V. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO _____ FOR A MASTER PLAN WORK SESSION FOR THE FORMER LARKIN PROPERTY.
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 23rd at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
NOTICE: In alignment with current COVID-19 guidelines, and to guard the health and safety of all meeting attendees, physical distancing and the wearing of face masks will be required for those unvaccinated in the courtroom. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. Should current guidance change prior to the date of the meeting, the guidelines in place at the time will be adhered to.
If you are not able to attend the meeting due to COVID-19 precautions or restrictions, comments may be submitted (1) electronically, or (2) in writing, and will be accepted until 12:00 pm on August 23rd.
Electronically: or
In Writing: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, P.O. Box 558, Lovingston, VA 22949
Public Hearings
Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.
Special Use Permit #1005 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (one site) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #86-A-36B at 2601 Falling Rock Dr in Arrington. The subject property is 2 acres and is owned by Lucas & Caitlin Hoge
Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
Prerequisites: Students must be 16 years of age the first day of the course. Students under 18 years of age must have parental and department permission. Must be affiliated with a fire/rescue agency. Students only needing Hazardous Materials Operations may also register for just HMO.
Cost: $800.00 for out of county students
Class Size: 16
Registration: To register complete the registration form located here: https://forms.gle/K2iTXmF2pspH55wn6. Deadline to register is August 16, 2023.
Questions: Contact Jeremy Wampler, or 434-325-8534.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
1. Special Use Permit #986 – Outdoor Entertainment Venue
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow an Outdoor Entertainment Venue on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-A-115 at 877 Glenthorne Loop in Nellysford. The subject property is 12.83 acres and is owned by Stephen and Susan Groves.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDMENT OF THE CODE OF NELSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2-2 SAFETY PROGRAM
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-1427, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Section 2-2 Safety Program. Proposed amendments to Section 2-2 are to update the names of the entities covered by the Line of Duty Act as some of the names have changed.
Copies of the full text of the proposed Ordinance are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to serve on the following Committees/Boards:
Ag & Forestal District Committee – 1 Producer Member Vacancy
If you are interested in filling any of the above positions, please contact your District Supervisor and complete & submit an Appointment – Statement of Interest Form which may be obtained from the Nelson County website at http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/. The completed form may be faxed to 434-263-7004, emailed to , or mailed to County Administrator’s Office, P. O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949. If you have questions, please call 434-263-7000.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Notice of Public Hearing – Ordinance O2023-05 Amendments to Chapter 11, Taxation
Friday, June 30th, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §58.1-3007, §58.1-3819, §15.2-1427, and §15.2-107, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 11, Taxation, Article II Real Property Tax. Proposed new section 11-68 would provide for real property tax relief for the surviving spouse of any United States armed forces member killed in action. Proposed new section 11-69 provides for the method of making an application for the exemption in proposed new section 11-68. Proposed new section 11-70 would provide for real property tax relief for any veteran who has a 100 percent service-connected, permanent and total disability, and would also allow a surviving spouse to be eligible to qualify for the exemption. Proposed new section 11-71 provides the method for application of exemption for disabled veterans or their surviving spouse. These provisions have been enabled by State Code; however, have not been provided for in the County Code.
Copies of the full text of the proposed Ordinance amendment are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
A joint worksession of the Comprehensive Plan update with the Nelson County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will take place on June 29,2023 at 6:00 PM in the old Board Room at the Nelson County Courthouse.
At this worksession we will be reviewing:
A continuation of the land use policy discussion from the previous worksession
The full first draft of the Nelson 2042 Comprehensive Plan
You can find a preview of the Nelson 2042 Comprehensive Plan draft at the Nelson2042 website
Please note: The worksession is open to the public, however only the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission members will be participating in policy discussions. Community members can always submit their feedback on the draft Comprehensive Plan by leaving us a comment.
In case of questions, please visit the Nelson2042 website or contact the Nelson County Planning and Zoning Office at 434-263-709.
Nelson County is using state and federal grant funds to launch a Community Business Launch program to support business growth in vacant spaces in the village of Lovingston.
Applications to become a Habitat homeowner in Nelson County will be accepted from March 20th – April 28th, 2023. Applications can be requested in a variety of ways:
Call: 434-394-3001 or email:
Website: piedmonthabitat.org, click on Housing Help
In person: 1512 South Main Street, Farmville, VA, 23901
Piedmont Environmental Council – Solar For Rural Business Workshop May 7, 2024
Piedmont Environmental Council’s Post
☀ Are you a business in the rural area looking to lower your energy costs and power your business through small-scale renewable energy? ☀
Join PEC on May 7 in North Garden for a free half-day workshop alongside solar installers, grant specialists and a business that successfully went solar. Lunch will be provided.
Tiger Solar and SunDay Solar will be available to answer your questions and help get you signed up to take advantage of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant opportunity. Speakers will also include The Piedmont Environmental Council, Climate Protection Program of Albemarle County, Powers Farm & Brewery, and Solar United Neighbors.
Register at https://lnkd.in/gfu6Bnvk
Grant eligibility: All of PEC’s nine counties (Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock) and the City of Charlottesville are eligible, excluding parts of Loudoun County east of Leesburg. Business types eligible include all agricultural and processing businesses, agritourism such as wineries and breweries, florists, printers, storage facilities, medical practices, car shops, and more.
Thank you to our sponsors: Climate Protection Program of Albemarle County, Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action, The Community Climate Collaborative, American Farmland Trust, and the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District.
LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7188999240583393280
2023 GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency
TJPDC Press Release – Review and Comment on the CA-MPO’s Long-Range Transportation Plan, Moving Toward 2050
TJPDC Press Release – LRTP Public Comment 4.19.2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 19, 2024
Contact: Christine Jacobs, Executive Director
Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
; (434) 979-1597
REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION’S LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, MOVING TOWARD 2050
Charlottesville, Virginia, April 19, 2024 – The Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization (CA-MPO) is pleased to announce the release of an unformatted version of its long-range transportation plan, Moving Toward 2050. All community members and stakeholders are invited to review and comment. The plan outlines the region’s priority transportation improvements over the coming decades. The Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a fundamental document for our community. It states our region’s collective vision for the future of our transportation system, and it identifies projects that we anticipate our region will implement in the foreseeable future. The LRTP considers all modes of transportation, including private vehicles, public transit, bicycles, pedestrians, and air, and covers other transportation issues such as bridge maintenance and safety improvements. The LRTP must be updated every five years per federal mandate. The preceding version, approved by the MPO Policy Board in May 2019, was named the 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan (2045 LRTP). The updated plan presented has been named Moving Toward 2050.
For more information on the Toward 2050 planning process and to review the draft plan, visit the project webpage: https://campo.tjpdc.org/process-documents/lrtp/2050-lrtp/
About the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization (CA-MPO)
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization (CA-MPO) is the forum for cooperative transportation decision-making among Charlottesville, Albemarle, state and federal officials. The MPO considers long-range regional projects and combines public input, technical data, and agency collaboration to develop forward-thinking solutions.
About the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC)
The TJPDC is a regional planning agency that offers a broad range of services in the areas of transportation, community development, housing, economic development, land-use/planning, environmental programming, as well as legislative services. The TJPDC serves the member governments within the Planning District, to include the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. The TJPDC currently houses the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and coordinates a wide variety of short-range and long-range urban and rural transportation, planning, environment, housing, and community development projects.
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TJPDC CEDS Strategy Committee – Poll for Wrap-up Meeting
TJPDC is planning a final meeting in May to wrap up the CEDS Strategy Committee and discuss next steps for implementation. Fill out this poll to share your preferred meeting time here: https://forms.office.com/r/Pn1M3Puh8g
As a reminder, the CEDS Plan draft is available for public comment through April 27, 2024. The super regional strategies are in one of the plan’s appendices. If you have comments on the plan or appendices, please submit them on the web form here.
Ruth Emerick, GISP
Chief Operating Officer
Board Vacancies and Expiring Terms – Interested Applicants Apply
PUBLIC NOTICE
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD VACANCIES AND EXPIRING TERMS
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking citizens to serve on the following:
Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 1 Vacancy Expiring 6/30/26
MACAA Board of Directors- 1 Vacancy Expiring 3/13/26
Ag & Forestal District Committee – 1 Landowner Term Expiring 5/13/24
Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 2 Seats Expiring 6/30/24
JAUNT – 1 Seat Expiring 6/30/24
Board of Building Code Appeals – 3 Seats Expiring 6/30/24
Jefferson Madison Regional Library Board – 1 Seat Expiring 6/30/24
Library Advisory Committee – West District Seat Expiring 6/30/24
Planning Commission – District Seats Expiring 6/30/24 (South & West)
Region Ten Community Services Board – 1 Seat Expiring 6/30/24
Nelson County Service Authority – District Seats Expiring 6/30/24 (South & West)
Social Services Board – Central District Seat Expiring 6/30/24
JABA Board of Directors – 1 Seat Expiring 7/15/24
For more information, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000 or email . If interested in serving, please complete & submit an Application Form available at http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/government/boards-commissions/. The completed form may be faxed to 434-263-7004, emailed to , or mailed to County Administrator’s Office, P. O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – Registrar’s Office Closed for Staff Training
Registrar’s Office will be closed until 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 for staff training.
April 15, 2024 SMJH No-Cost Farm Stand
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Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Sentara will provide fresh, local, farm-raised food to the Nelson community at no cost. No-cost, farm stand, Local, fresh & free
Where: The Nelson Center, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA 22949
When: Monday, April 15, 2024
Time: 5:00pm
For more information Call: Anrechio Hearns at 434-984-6220 or email
This program is free to the public because of the support of the Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation.
April 9, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet
April 9, 2024 BOS Packet
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
APRIL 9, 2024
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2024-19 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2024-20 Budget Amendment
C. Resolution – R2024-21 Recognition of Armand and Bernice Thieblot
D. Resolution – R2024-22 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
E. Resolution – R2024-23 Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week
F. Resolution – R2024-24 April is Fair Housing Month
G. Resolution – R2024-25 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
IV. RESOLUTION – RECOGNITION OF SUSAN HUFFMAN (R2024-26)
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. VDOT Secondary Six Year Plan Work Session (R2024-27)
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. County and Schools Project Financing (R2024-28)
B. Real Estate Tax Exemption Applications
C. Lovingston Logo Usage Agreement (R2024-29)
D. Authorization for Public Hearing on FY25 Budget (R2024-30)
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
IX. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION
7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. 2042 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (R2024-31)
IV. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO §2.2-3711 (A)(3)
V. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
VI. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO APRIL 11, 2024 AT 4 P.M. FOR A BUDGET WORK SESSION.
PRESS RELEASE: TJPDC CEDS Plan Draft Available for Public Comment Until 4/27
TJPDC Press Release – CEDS Public Comment 3.27.2024
TJPDC CEDS Plan DRAFT 2024.03.27
TJPDC CEDS Plan Appendices DRAFT 2024.03.27
THE THOMAS JEFFERSON PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION INVITES ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS
AND STAKEHOLDERS TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Charlottesville, Virginia, March 27, 2024 – The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is pleased to announce the release of its Comprehensive Economic Development Plan (CEDS) for public review and comment. In accordance with the requirements set forth by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the CEDS will be available for a 30-day statutory review period, commencing on March 27, 2024 and concluding on April 27, 2024.
During this period, the TJPDC encourages all residents, businesses, community organizations, and stakeholders to review the proposed plan and provide valuable feedback. The CEDS outlines a strategic vision and actionable goals aimed at fostering economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development within our community. Your insights and perspectives are crucial in ensuring that the plan accurately reflects the needs and aspirations of our diverse economic landscape.
The CEDS document can be accessed online at https://tjpdc.org/our-work/economic-development/ or in person at the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission offices at 401 E. Water Street, Charlottesville VA. Comments and suggestions can be submitted electronically through this form: https://bit.ly/4a7Nkz3. We value your input and look forward to engaging in a constructive dialogue that will shape the future of our local economy.
About the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC)
The TJPDC is a regional planning agency that offers a broad range of services in the areas of transportation, community development, housing, economic development, land-use/planning, environmental programming, as well as legislative services. The TJPDC serves the member governments within the Planning District, to include the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. The TJPDC currently houses the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and coordinates a wide variety of short-range and long-range urban and rural transportation, planning, environment, housing, and community development projects.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) & Special Collections Spring & Fall Dates
Residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Days
Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the Ivy Materials Utilization Center will be held 9am-2pm on:
HHW collections are free only to residents of Albemarle County, Charlottesville, and Town of Scottsville, and available to Nelson County residents who obtain a voucher from Nelson County government.
Nelson County residents can obtain vouchers at any of the staffed collection sites, County Administration office or contact Sue Baker, Recycling Coordinator, at .
For more information click here: https://www.rivanna.org/hhw/
April 11, 2024 Public Hearing – Increase in Real Property Rate
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
INCREASE IN REAL PROPERTY RATE
Pursuant to Virginia State Code §58.1-3001 and §58.1-3007, a public hearing will be held by the Nelson County Board of Supervisors in order to receive public comment on the proposed 2024 Real Property tax rate effective January 1, 2024. The public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, VA 22949.
The following is the current (2023) Real Property tax rate and the proposed (2024) Real Property tax rate to be levied per $100 of assessed value. The proposed Real Property tax rate increase of one (1) cent is anticipated to generate approximately $321,707 in revenue.
Real Property Tax Rates
Current (2023) Proposed (2024)
$0.65 $0.66
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Building Inspections & Planning and Zoning Office Closure March 28, 2024
Building Inspection and Planning & Zoning offices are closed today March 28, 2024 due to a power outage. If you need assistance please email Jeremy Marrs, Building Official at or Dylan Bishop, Director of Planning & Zoning at or Emily Hjulstrom at .
Shipman Collection Center Closed Due to Power Outage March 28, 2024
Shipman Collection site is closed as of 11:30am on March 28, 2024 due to power outage.
2024 VDOT Lynchburg District Spring Six Year Improvement Program Public Meeting
VDOT – Commonwealth Transportation (CTB)
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will conduct a public meeting in our area to give citizens the opportunity to provide comments on projects and programs to be included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Six-Year Improvement Program (FY2025-2030 SYIP), including highway, rail and public transportation initiatives. These projects and programs represent important improvements to address safety, congestion and preservation of Virginia’s transportation network. This spring the SYIP update will focus upon funding programs such as State of Good Repair, Revenue Sharing, Transportation Alternatives, Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund (ITTF) and safety projects.
The Lynchburg District Spring SYIP Public meeting will start at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 1, 2024, at 4303 Campbell Ave. Lynchburg, Virginia at our district office in the Ramey Memorial Auditorium. Formal public comment on projects proposed to be included in the SYIP will be accepted at the meeting. Written comments may also be submitted during the meeting, or they may be mailed or e-mailed afterwards and accepted until May 20, 2024.
VDOT encourages you to attend the public meeting in our region, or one of the other meetings listed on the attachment if it is more convenient for you. If you cannot attend the meeting, you may send your comments to Infrastructure Investment Director at 1401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 or e-mail them to . For transit and public transportation, you may send your comments , Public Information Office, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond VA, 23219. Comments on the Draft SYIP and candidate projects will be accepted until May 20, 2024. For more information, please visit https://www.ctb.virginia.gov/planning/springmeetings2024/default.asp. -VDOT
2024 Spring Public Meeting Dates and Locations click here: 2024 Spring Public Meeting Dates and Locations
Public meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in each of the locations except as noted below:
Public meetings begin at 4 p.m. in each of the locations except as noted below:
A formal comment period will be held at these meetings.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please contact Anna Smoot at (434) 856-8171 or Chris Winstead at (434) 856-8173
*The Northern Virginia District meeting will begin at 5 p.m. and serve as the required joint public meeting with the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, the Virginia Railway Express, and the CTB per § 33.2-214.3 of the Code of Virginia.
Board of Supervisors Meeting: Budget Work Session March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024 BOS Budget Packet
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 22, 2024
THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE
OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM (#420), NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FY25 GENERAL FUND BUDGET WORK SESSION (AS TIME ALLOWS)
A. March 18th Work Session Follow-up
a. MACAA Funding – Sarah Hanks, Executive Director
b. Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) Funding
c. Local EMS Council Funding
d. TJEMS Funding
e. Omitted ECC Staffing Request
f. Capital Outlay Items to Revisit
1. IT Microwave Network Upgrade – Replace 8 Antennas & Waveguides
2. IT Network Event Logging Solution
3. Parks & Recreation Master Plan
4. Sheriff’s Vehicle Pricing Update
B. Expenditure Review Continued
a. General Fund Transfers
1. VPA/Social Services
2. Debt Service
3. School Division Operating & Nurses
4. Piney River Water & Sewer
5. Reassessment
b. Employee Compensation
C. Revenue Review – Local, State, Federal, and Other
D. Consider 2024 Tax Rates
a. Authorize Public Hearing on Rate Increases for April 11, 2024 (If Applicable)
III. OTHER BUSINESS (AS MAY BE PRESENTED)
IV. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO ¬MARCH 25th, 2024 AT ____ or April ___, 2024 AT ____ FOR A BUDGET WORK SESSION
Wintergreen Wildfire Plan Protocols
Message from Wintergreen Fire Department – Wildfire Notification Protocols
Wildfire Message – Wintergreen Fire Department
Good Evening:
Multiple Counties in our region are declaring States of Emergencies and enacting evacuations due to wildfires tonight. This is a good time to review some Wintergreen protocols.
First, the risk code for our community is currently “yellow” and therefore any outdoor fires (even in approved devices) are prohibited. If you use a Chimenea for a wine party tonight, the Wintergreen Fire Department will show up uninvited to dampen more than the festive mood. Please don’t put us in that position.
Second, during wind events, it’s important that you pay close attention to messages from “Alert Wintergreen”. If Wintergreen Fire becomes aware of a substantial wildfire within 10 miles of Wintergreen, we will notify you. This should act as your cue to get your “go-bag” ready. Gather your medications, important papers, etc. and be prepared to evacuate. We will notify you if we feel that an evacuation order is possible within 24 hours. Please understand that “possible” does not mean “probable” and due to changing conditions, an evacuation order could come much earlier than 24 hours. It is our recommendation that upon receiving the “24-hour” notice, you should voluntarily evacuate. The cost of a night’s lodging in Waynesboro pales by comparison to the stress of an emergency evacuation.
Third, if given the order to evacuate, please follow the directions explicitly. For example, if you’re told to turn downhill when exiting Wintergreen, please don’t ignore advice by crossing the Blue Ridge Parkway. If we know the fire will approach from the West, we will tell you to turn East. There currently is not a road connecting Wintergreen to the Blue Ridge Parkway. We remain hopeful that we can announce progress on this issue soon.
If an evacuation is ordered, this means Wintergreen Fire Department is no longer trying to suppress wildfire and instead has focused entirely on evacuation efforts.
No plan would be complete without a “worst-case” scenario. In the highly unlikely event that we need to evacuate the mountain, however can’t, you will be directed to the Skyline Pavilion. Skyline Pavilion houses Ski Patrol, the Edge Restaurant, and a large conference space. This is the largest building on the mountain which is protected by sprinklers. Additionally, the Pavilion is surrounded by large parking lots and the ski slope, making it a highly defensible structure. Our staff will deploy the ladder truck as well as high-flow ground nozzle devices to create a “water curtain” around the structure.
Our plan is not perfect, but this is our plan.
Living in a ridge top community doesn’t come without risk, however it shouldn’t be coupled with fear. Wintergreen is a “Fire-Wise Community” which invests heavily in emergency preparedness.
The strongest advice on wildfires comes from the leading expert, Smokey The Bear…..”only you can prevent wildfires”.
You can monitor Virginia Wildfires at: https://virginiapro.firesponse.com/public/
Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing on March 20, 2024 at 7PM
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 20, 2024
THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE
NELSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM,
6919 THOMAS NELSON HWY, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 2042 Comprehensive Plan
Berkley Group will provide a presentation on the draft 2042 Comprehensive Plan. Following the presentation, the Board will receive public input regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the County’s key policy document for land use, development, housing, infrastructure, transportation, and related economic and social issues.
III. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO – MARCH 22, 2024 AT 9:30 A.M. FOR A BUDGET WORK SESSION.
Board of Supervisors Meeting: Budget Work Session March 18, 2024
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 18, 2024
THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE
OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM (#420), NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FY25 GENERAL FUND BUDGET WORK SESSION (AS TIME ALLOWS)
A. Approval of Anthem Health Insurance Plans and Rates (R2024-18)
B. March 15th work session follow-up
a. Capital Outlay – Susan Rorrer
b. Sheriff’s vehicles – Sheriff Embrey
C. Expenditures Review continued
a. Agencies & Non-Departmental
b. Employee Compensation
c. General Fund Transfers
D. Revenue Review
III. OTHER BUSINESS (AS MAY BE PRESENTED)
IV. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO MARCH 20, 2024 AT 7 P.M. FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Board of Supervisors Meeting: Budget Work Session March 15, 2024
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 15, 2024
THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE
OLD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM (#420), NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
84 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. FY25 GENERAL FUND BUDGET WORK SESSION (AS TIME ALLOWS)
A. Anthem Health Insurance Plans and Rates Review
B. Expenditures Review
1. County Departments
2. Agencies & Non-Departmental
3. Capital Outlay
III. OTHER BUSINESS (AS MAY BE PRESENTED)
IV. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO ¬MARCH 18, 2024 AT 1 P.M. FOR A BUDGET WORK SESSION.
March 12, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet
March 12, 2024 BOS Packet
FY25 Introduced GF Budget Summary Narrative
County Administrator’s Report for March 12, 2024
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARCH 12, 2024
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2024-13 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2024-14 Budget Amendment
C. Resolution – R2024-15 FY25 Creative Communities Partnership Grant
D. Resolution – R2024-16 Opposition to Aqua Virginia Rate Increase
E. Resolution – R2024-17 Virginia Main Street Annual Compliance
IV. PROCLAMATION – AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH (P2024-01)
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. VDOT Smart Scale Pre-Applications – Carson Eckhardt
C. Parks and Recreation Upcoming Projects – Jerry West
D. FY25 Budget Introduction and Proposed Schedule
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Shipman Historic District Cost Share Grant Application
B. Comprehensive Plan – Planning Commission’s Recommendations
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VIII. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO §2.2-3711 (A)(7) & (A)(8)
IX. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO ¬________ FOR A BUDGET WORK SESSION, AN EVENING SESSION WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED.
Board of Supervisors Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing – March 20, 2024 at 7PM
PUBLIC NOTICE
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC HEARING
MARCH 20, 2024 – 07:00 PM – 6919 THOMAS NELSON HWY, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-2204, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in the Nelson County High School Auditorium located at 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston, Virginia 22949.
The Board will receive public input regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the County’s key policy document for land use, development, housing, infrastructure, transportation, and related economic and social issues. A complete draft of the plan may be examined at the Nelson County Planning and Zoning Office at 80 Front St, Lovingston, Virginia 22949 and is also available online at: https://www.nelson2042.com/document-library.
This Comprehensive Plan Amendment repeals and replaces the adopted 2002 Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. Content, maps, goals, objectives, and strategies for all chapters have been revised and/or replaced in entirety to address key issues and priorities identified through public outreach and to comply with the Code of Virginia. The revised plan consists of the following chapters: 1) Creating Our Guide, describing the Comprehensive Plan purpose and process; 2) Setting Our Direction, describing County background information and demographics; 3) Shaping Community Character, describing a policy framework for growth and development, including a revised future land use map, land use pattern areas, and development design principles and strategies; 4) Connecting People & Places, describing transportation inventory, needs, planning assumptions, and recommended projects and strategies; 5) Creating Livable Communities, describing existing housing conditions and ways to promote affordable housing, housing choice, and healthy, livable neighborhoods; 6) Protecting Valuable Resources, describing information on such topics as topography, water resources, flood hazards, cultural and historical sites, and strategies to promote sustainable growth and development that respects the natural and cultural environment; 7) Creating a Resilient Economy, describing economic data and drivers, key industries, and strategies for economic growth based on tourism and recreation; and 8) Serving the Community, describing anticipated needs and improvements to public facilities and services such as recreation, educational needs, and other public and private assets. The implementation chapter categorizes the strategies from each chapter and provides a list of tools for successful implementation.
This meeting is being held at the Nelson County High School at 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA 22949, in a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact the Planning and Zoning Office at 80 Front St, Lovingston, Virginia 22949, or by telephone at 434-263-7090.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Partial Closure Notice – March 4th
VBRRT Partial Closure Notice
The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail will be partially closed Monday and potentially Tuesday, March 4-5, for tree work at the far end of the trail. The closure will be from the Tye River bridge through the trail’s end.
This work is weather permitting and is subject to change. Any updates and adjustments will be announced at that time if determined necessary. Please contact Nelson County Parks and Recreation with any questions at (434)263-7130 or email .
Public Notice: Upcoming Board Vacancies
PUBLIC NOTICE
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD VACANCIES
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking citizens to serve on the following:
NC Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 1 Vacancy Term Expiring 6/30/26
MACAA Board of Directors- 1 Term Expiring 3/13/24
Ag & Forestal District Committee – 1 Landowner Term Expiring 5/13/24
For more information, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000 or email . If interested in serving, please complete & submit an Application Form available at http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/government/boards-commissions/. The completed form may be faxed to 434-263-7004, emailed to , or mailed to County Administrator’s Office, P. O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Planning Commission February 28, 2024
Agenda – February 28, 2024
Packet – February 28, 2024
VDOT News Release Road Closure Route 630 (Green Creek Rd.) in Nelson County
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE February 16, 2024
CONTACT: Len Stevens 434-856-8176 (office) LYN-24-07
ROAD CLOSURE: ROUTE 630 (GREEN CREEK RD.) IN NELSON COUNTY
Due to a bridge deck replacement project
Road Closure Route 630 (Green Creek Rd.) in Nelson County2407
LYNCHBURG — Motorists should expect delays due to a bridge deck replacement on Route 630 in Nelson County.
Route 630 (Green Creek Road) will be temporarily closed to through traffic from Route 617 (Rockfish River Road) to the intersection of Route 6 (Irish Road) from March 4-14, 2024.
The Department of Transportation will provide adequate signs for the closure and detour of this portion of Route 630 (Green Creek Rd) and will use Route 617 (Rockfish River Road) to Route 800 (Schuyler Road) to Route 6 (Irish Road) back to Route 630.
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This release may also be found at Lynchburg District | Road Closure: Route 630 (Green Creek Rd.) in Nelson County | Virginia Department of Transportation
March 5th – Board of Zoning Appeals
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-2204, §15.2-2309, and §15.2-2310 the Nelson County Board of Zoning Appeals hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearing
Consideration of a request from Theresa Moore for a Variance to reduce the minimum required front setback of 75 feet from the center of the road, to 38 feet from the center of the road, for construction of a single-family dwelling. The subject property is zoned A-1 Agricultural and is owned by Theresa Moore. The property contains 0.93 acres, is located at 695 Stagecoach Road in Afton and further identified as Tax Map Parcel #3-A-8.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
Meals On Wheels is Coming to Nelson County
Meals On Wheels is expanding services to Nelson County. Meals On Wheels strives to improve the health and support the independence and dignity of our homebound neighbors by delivering nutritious meals right to the door. If you know of community member(s) who have difficulty both accessing and preparing food for themselves, please refer them to us.
Who Meets Our Criteria:
People ages 18 and up
People with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, CHF, kidney disease or other degenerative conditions
People with challenges or limitations that make it difficult or impossible to prepare meals for themselves
People who are home alone during the day and unable to leave to access to food
People living alone who are recovering from surgery (temporary services available)
Meal prices available on a sliding scale based on monthly income. Please call 434-293-4364 to find out more information on our services.
Community Partners:
Here to Stay
Rockfish Presbyterian Church
Rockfish Valley Community Center
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
4 PM Burning Law in Effect – February 15th – April 30th
Virginia Department of Forestry – 4 PM Burning Law
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Virginia’s 4 PM Burning Law is in effect from February 15 through April 30 each year. It is important to note that some localities may have even more restrictive regulations on outdoor burning than the state’s 4 PM Burning Law. All burners are encouraged to check with their locality before starting any outdoor burning.
You can find more information here: https://dof.virginia.gov/wildland-prescribed-fire/fire-laws/4-pm-burning-law/
Notice of Holiday Closing – Presidents Day
County of Nelson
Notice of Office Holiday Closing
Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents Day and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, February 17, 2024 and Monday, February 19, 2024, and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
February 13, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet
February 13, 2024 BOS Packet
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2024-06 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2024-07 Budget Amendment
IV. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Goals – TJPDC (R2024-08)
C. Nelson County Department of Social Services 2023 Annual Financial Statement
V. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Project Financing for County and School Projects
1. Reimbursement Resolution for County Project (R2024-09)
2. Reimbursement Resolution for School Renovation Project (R2024-10)
B. CHA Proposal for Evaluation of Lovingston Water and Wastewater System
C. Faber Volunteer Fire Department 80/20 Program Truck Order Request (R2024-11)
D. Lovingston Revitalization (Branding)
E. Fourth of July Event Proposal and Funding Request
F. Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Funding Request (R2024-12)
VI. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION
7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit #1044 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (two sites) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #41-A-31 in Tyro. The subject property is 0.828 acres and is owned by John H. Jr. and Roberta Fitzgerald.
B. Special Use Permit #1085 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (two sites) on two adjacent properties zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject properties are located at Tax Map Parcels #22-A-59 (2.001 acres) and #22-A-59D (2 acres) at 5032 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject properties total 4.001 acres and are owned by Kelly A. Kahle.
C. Special Use Permit # 1101 – Amendment to Condition of Approved Multifamily Dwelling
Consideration of an application requesting an amendment to a condition regarding fencing requirements of previously approved Special Use Permit #716 for a Multifamily Dwelling use on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcels #6-A-131 and 6-A-163D at 9485 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Afton. The subject properties total 10.94 acres and are owned by Quakeela Teasley.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
V. ADJOURNMENT
Route 151 Study – Public Survey Results & Smart Scale
VDOT Route 151 – Rockfish Valley Hwy
Corridor Improvement Study
Survey Review & Smart Scale Discussion can be found here: Rte 151 Public Survey & Smart Scale ‘240201
Public Notice: Board Vacancies
PUBLIC NOTICE
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD VACANCIES
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking citizens to serve on the following:
NC Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 1 Vacancy Term Expiring 6/30/26
MACAA Board of Directors- 1 Term Expiring 3/13/24
Ag & Forestal District Committee – 1 Landowner Term Expiring 5/13/24
For more information, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000 or email . If interested in serving, please complete & submit an Application Form available at http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/government/boards-commissions/. The completed form may be faxed to 434-263-7004, emailed to , or mailed to County Administrator’s Office, P. O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Nelson County Public Forum on ACRJ Renovations February 7, 2024 at The Nelson Center
THE ALBEMARLE-CHARLOTTESVILLE REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY INVITES THE PUBLIC TO A
COMMUNITY FORUM
ACRJ Community Forum Flyer_02.07.24
ACRJ_CommunityForum_NelsonCounty_Handout_2024-02-07
ACRJ_CommunityForum_NelsonCounty_Comment_2024-02-07
Join this public discussion about the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail renovation project
Wednesday, February 7
6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Attend In-Person
The Nelson Center: 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston VA 22949
Speakers
Colonel Martin Kumer, Jail Superintendent
Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority
Luke Janik, Project Manager
Moseley Architects
Learn More Here: www.acrj.org/renovationproject
Nelson County Delay of FY 2022-2023 Audit Completion Notification 1-31-24 Update
In accordance with requirements from the 2019 legislative session amending Section 15.2- 2511 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2019, if the locality’s audit is not completed as required by this statute, the locality must promptly post a statement on its website.
FY23 -Nelson County -Updated Audit Delay Notification 1-31-24
Thursday, January 25th – Community Forum
ACRJ Community Forum Flyer_01.18.24
Public Meeting Press Release ACRJ Renovations
Nelson County residents are invited to attend this community forum.
THE ALBEMARLE-CHARLOTTESVILLE REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY INVITES THE PUBLIC TO A
Community Forum
Join this public discussion about the
Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail renovation project
January 12, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority Hosts Public Meeting
Seeking input on its renovation project
Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail (ACRJ) Authority will be hosting a community forum on January 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Carver Recreation Center, Classroom Lounge, 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903. The Authority seeks input from the community regarding its renovation project. Light refreshments will be provided.
There is a Zoom Virtual Option for this meeting. You can join the meeting virtually by using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2246822826?omn=81165115446
The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss three design options as presented by Moseley Architects.
1) A design intended to address minimal deficiencies in the 1974 original
facility.
2) A design proposed to address major deficiencies.
3) The current design that was submitted to and approved by the Board of Local and Regional Jails and approved for 25% reimbursement by the
General Assembly
Tony Bell, Moseley Architects and his team as well as Jail Superintendent Martin Kumer will be present to facilitate the meeting and answer any questions.
Two more public meetings are planned for February 12 and February 29 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Carver Recreation Center, Classroom Lounge, 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903. All 3 meetings will have a virtual option. For information about the project, go to www.acrj.org/renovationproject or contact Colonel Martin Kumer, Superintendent of ACRJ, at or (434) 977-6981.
Mission Statement
To receive, consider, and incorporate meaningful community and stakeholder input regarding the anticipated renovation of the physical facilities of the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, and giving particular attention to inmate capacity, physical and mental well-being, gender equality, alternatives to 24/7 incarceration (including HEI), and re-entry programming, while respecting the financial contributions of the taxpayers.
Nelson County is coordinating a local community forum for the near future. The day, time and location is TBD. We will post more information as soon as it is available.
Comprehensive Plan Public Meetings Set
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact: Dylan Bishop, Nelson County Director of Planning and Zoning
Nelson County Comprehensive Plan Public Review
– Public is Invited to Attend
Nelson County, VA – January 4, 2024
Nelson County is preparing to adopt the Nelson 2042 Comprehensive Plan and will conduct public hearings to review the Plan before adoption. A Comprehensive Plan is a broad statement about the community, looking 10 to 20 years ahead. It includes specific goals and strategies to achieve the goals set forth in the Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan addresses topics such as land use, development, natural environment, transportation, and resource utilization in the unincorporated areas of Nelson County. The policies defined in the plan will guide the County’s future direction and priorities for growth, services, and land use regulation.
There will be two public hearings conducted to allow the public to voice their opinions about the Plan to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. The first will be conducted with the Planning Commission on January 31st, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The second will be conducted with the Board of Supervisors on March 20th, 2024, also at 7:00 PM. Both meetings will take place at the Nelson County High School, 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Virginia 22949.
The Planning Commission will review the current draft at their regular meeting on January 24. Following the public hearing on January 31, they will review comments and make a recommendation on the Plan to the Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on February 28. The Board of Supervisors will then review the Planning Commission’s recommendation at their regular meeting on March 12, prior to their public hearing on March 20. Final adoption of the Plan is not scheduled until at least the Board’s regular meeting on April 9, 2024.
Nelson County Director of Planning and Zoning notes, “As designed, this process has been an inclusive community effort. From the diagnostic analysis of Nelson County’s existing comprehensive plan, to analysis of the existing conditions, along with robust input surveys, public workshops and listening sessions, we created a vision and goals. The Plan chapters and implementation strategies are complete. Now it is time for public review and refinement with these two public hearings.”
The new plan builds on the 2014 Comprehensive Plan with public input, data collection, visioning, goal definition and strategies to ensure that the Plan translates into action. The plan includes demographic analysis of the County and contains chapters on: Land Use, Environment, Housing, Transportation, and Community Facilities, among other topics.
To review the plan and for more information about the process visit: www.nelson2042.com.
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Notice of Public Hearing – January 31, 2024 Comprehensive Plan Planning Commission
NELSON COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 31, 2024 – 7:00 PM – 6919 THOMAS NELSON HWY, LOVINGSTON, VA 22949
Notice is hereby given that the Nelson County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following item. All interested parties are encouraged to present their views at this hearing.
The Commission will receive and consider public input regarding the draft Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the County’s key policy document for land use, development, housing, infrastructure, transportation, and related economic and social issues. A complete draft of the plan may be examined at the Nelson County Planning and Zoning Office at 80 Front St, Lovingston, Virginia 22949 and is also available online at: https://www.nelson2042.com/document-library.
This Comprehensive Plan Amendment repeals and replaces the adopted 2002 Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. Content, maps, goals, objectives, and strategies for all chapters have been revised and/or replaced in entirety to address key issues and priorities identified through public outreach and to comply with the Code of Virginia. The revised plan consists of the following chapters: 1) Creating Our Guide, describing the Comprehensive Plan purpose and process; 2) Setting Our Direction, describing County background information and demographics; 3) Shaping Community Character, describing a policy framework for growth and development, including a revised future land use map, land use pattern areas, and development design principles and strategies; 4) Connecting People & Places, describing transportation inventory, needs, planning assumptions, and recommended projects and strategies; 5) Creating Livable Communities, describing existing housing conditions and ways to promote affordable housing, housing choice, and healthy, livable neighborhoods; 6) Protecting Valuable Resources, describing information on such topics as topography, water resources, flood hazards, cultural and historical sites, and strategies to promote sustainable growth and development that respects the natural and cultural environment; 7) Creating a Resilient Economy, describing economic data and drivers, key industries, and strategies for economic growth based on tourism and recreation; and 8) Serving the Community, describing anticipated needs and improvements to public facilities and services such as recreation, educational needs, and other public and private assets. The implementation chapter categorizes the strategies from each chapter and provides a list of tools for successful implementation.
This meeting is being held at the Nelson County High School at 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA 22949, in a public facility believed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with questions on the accessibility of the facility should contact the Planning and Zoning Office at 80 Front St, Lovingston, Virginia 22949 or by telephone at 434-263-7091.
If you can not make it to the public hearing but would still like to submit a public comment, you can submit them electronically by emailing them to:
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 County Offices and Convenience Centers Opening at 10:00 a.m.
County Offices and Convenience Centers will be opening at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 due to inclement weather.
All public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 County Offices and Convenience Centers Opening at 10:00 a.m.
County Offices and Convenience Centers will be opening at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 due to inclement weather.
All public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
Shipman Historic District Meeting – Nelson Memorial Library January 10, 2024
Shipman Historic District Meeting
Shipman Historic District PowerPoint
Nelson County and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources have partnered to identify and document historic properties in the community of Shipman. The information collected during this survey will be used to determine the eligibility of a National Register of Historic Places historic district in Shipman. You are receiving this letter because your property falls within the potential historic district boundaries.
You are cordially invited to a meeting to introduce the project and meet the working group. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Nelson Memorial Library, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Virginia 22949.
Hill Studio, out of Roanoke, has been hired to conduct the fieldwork required to carry out the historic survey and prepare the associated eligibility documentation for the approximately 60 historic properties in this area. The first round of field work will begin in early December, prior to the January meeting.
This survey does not in any way change what owners can do with their property; it does not impose restrictions from federal, state, or local levels of government. The survey effort will take place from the Public Right of Way and consist of limited photographs of building exteriors. Residents are under no obligation to allow access to their property. This phase of the project will not result in a National Register of Historic Places listing, although it is hoped that a historic district will be identified and evaluated for potential future listing on the National Register. Further public input will be sought before a historic district nomination is prepared.
Should you require additional information on the historic survey project then, please contact Maureen Kelley, (434) 263-7015 or Michael Pulice, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, at (540) 387-5443.
Respectfully,
Candice W. McGarry Michael Pulice
County Administrator Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Hat and Black Creek Water Quality Community Meeting – January 10, 2024
HatBlack Agenda
HatBlack Handout
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
The meeting will be held on January 10, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at the Nelson Memorial Library (8521 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA). In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held the following day (January 11th) at the same time and location.
This meeting is to provide an overview of our follow up monitoring results, and discuss the process we used to establish phosphorus reduction targets for Black Creek. Also, to discuss alternatives to TMDL development at the meeting, and more specifically, the option to develop a watershed plan for Hat and Black Creeks. This plan would include all of the work that we have done in support of the study, but would take things a step further and include a plan to meet pollutant reduction targets with on the ground implementation actions.
Hat and Black Creek Community Engagement Meeting
Nelson Memorial Library, Lovingston VA
January 10, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Update on progress since last meeting
a. Additional phosphorus monitoring results
b. Identifying a phosphorus endpoint for Black Creek
c. Shifting to a Watershed Restoration Plan
3. Sediment and phosphorus reduction goals
a. Review of selected sediment reduction scenario
b. Discussion of phosphorus reduction scenario
4. Key restoration plan components
5. Discussion of best management plans to consider for inclusion
6. Next steps
Contact information
Nesha McRae, TMDL Coordinator
DEQ Valley Regional Office
540-217-7173;
Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Martin Luther King Jr.
County of Nelson
Notice of Office Holiday Closing
Nelson County courts, departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on the following days in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday:
Nelson County offices will observe the following holiday schedule:
January 15, 2024 Closed
Nelson County Transfer Station will observe the following holiday schedule:
January 13, 2024 Closed
January 15, 2024 Closed
The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
January 9, 2024 Nelson County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet
January 9, 2024 BOS Packet
County Administrator’s Report for January 9, 2024 BOS Meeting
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JANUARY 9, 2024
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
B. Resolution – R2024-01 Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2024-02 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2024-03 Budget Amendment
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District Programs Update
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Interest Free Loan Request – Wintergreen Rescue Squad (R2024-04)
B. Nelson EMS Proposed FY25 Shift Schedule Change
C. NCCDF Request for Support of Housing Opportunities via Fee Waivers (R2024-05)
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VIII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION
7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance O2023-08 – Amendment to Chapter 11, Taxation, Article I, Sec. 11-5.1 Exemption for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Members
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 11, Taxation, Article I, Sec. 11-5.1 Exemption for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Members. Proposed amendments to Section 11-5.1 would change the exempted amount of personal property taxes from the first five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) of assessed value to a credit of three hundred dollars ($300.00) on the personal property tax bill of eligible volunteer fire and rescue squad members.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
V. ADJOURNMENT
January 9, 2024 Nelson County Broadband Authority Agenda and Packet
January 9, 2024 NCBA Packet
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BROADBAND AUTHORITY
JANUARY 9, 2024
THE MEETING CONVENES AT 1:00 P.M.
IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM
OF THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON, VIRGINIA
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comments
III. Reorganization, Election of Officers, and 2024 Meeting Schedule
A. Chair & Vice Chair
B. Secretary & Treasurer
C. 2024 Meeting Schedule
IV. New/Unfinished Business
A. Treasurer’s Report
V. Other Business (As May Be Presented).
VI. Adjournment
Nelson County Convenience Centers Hours of Operation Update Saturday January 6, 2024 – Inclement Weather
The Nelson County Convenience Centers hours of operation for Saturday, January 6, 2024 are 1:00pm – 7:00pm due to inclement weather. In the event that inclement weather continues into the afternoon, convenience centers may remain closed for the remainder of Saturday. An update will be posted in the event that closure is necessary.
Nelson County Transfer Station CLOSED Saturday, January 6, 2024 – Inclement Weather
The Nelson County Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, January 6, 2024 due to inclement weather.
Notice of Public Hearing – January 24th, 2024 Planning Commission
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 24th at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearings
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (two sites) on two adjacent properties zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject properties are located at Tax Map Parcels #22-A-59 (2.001 acres) and #22-A-59D (2 acres) at 5032 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject properties total 4.001 acres and are owned by Kelly A. Kahle.
Consideration of an application requesting an amendment to a condition regarding fencing requirements of previously approved Special Use Permit #716 for a Multifamily Dwelling use on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcels #6-A-131 and 6-A-163D at 9485 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Afton. The subject properties total 10.94 acres and are owned by Quakeela Teasley.
Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
EVENTS POSTPONED Sickle Cell: Important Community & Partner Event and Sickle Cell Blood Drive
EVENTS POSTPONED MESSAGE from American Red Cross:
Greetings Nelson County friends and partners,
we are postponing both; the January 7, “Sickle Cell Disease – Why my blood matters” community education event and the January 20, 2024, Sickle Cell Blood Drive.
Your American Red Cross in partnership with the Nelson County Heritage Center leaders share a commitment to providing more Sickle Cell Disease community education events and are rescheduling the Nelson Heritage Center Sickle Cell Blood drive for later this spring. As new dates and other information is available, we will share it broadly across the community.
We are so very grateful to have wonderful Nelson County partners who host and sponsor regularly scheduled community blood drives; we encourage everyone who is able to please schedule an appointment to give blood at a drive near you today.
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood and platelet donors are urged to make a donation appointment to help alleviate the shortage and help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not put on hold.
Blood products are currently going to hospitals faster than blood donations are coming in, and in recent weeks, the Red Cross has had to limit distributions of type O blood products – among the most transfused blood types – to hospitals. “Small changes in blood donor turnout can have a huge impact on the availability of blood products and dramatic consequences for those in need of an emergency blood transfusion,” said Dr. Eric Gehrie, executive physician director for the Red Cross. “More challenges may lie ahead as the potential for severe winter weather and seasonal illness may compound the dire blood supply situation. Donors of all types – especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets – are urged to give now.”
Don’t wait – to make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross and the National Football League (NFL) are partnering this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals to give blood or platelets and help tackle the emergency blood shortage. Those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in January will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Super Bowl. Local upcoming blood donation opportunities can be found by visiting: RedCrossBlood.org.
Nelson County Heritage Center and American Red Cross
Nelson Education Event January 7, 2024 – Postponed
Sickle Cell Blood Drive January 20, 2024 – Postponed
The Nelson County Heritage Center and your American Red Cross are partnering together to host two important community Sickle Cell events January 2024. In the United States, an estimated 100,000 people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds have sickle cell disease, with the majority being of African descent. Blood from people of the same race or similar ethnicity is important in ensuring the best transfusion results, with the least potential reaction.
Sunday, January 7, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – “Sickle Cell Disease – Why my blood matters” presented by Alexis Innis, American Red Cross, Central Virginia, Blood Donor Manager. Did you know Sickle cell disease affects 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births, or people with sickle cell disease may need as many as 100 units of blood each year? Learn how your blood donations could help alleviate the symptoms of someone living with sickle cell disease, or even help save their life.
Saturday, January 20, 2024, The Nelson Heritage Center and your American Red Cross present the Martin Luther King, Jr., weekend of celebration and service Sickle Cell – Blood Drive from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Are You Ready To Give Blood? Your blood donation could be what patients with sickle cell disease need to treat their condition. Blood donation is essential in ensuring the health of our communities. Reserve your appointment at www.redcrossblood.org by using Sponsor Code: NHC Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
This event is open to all and everyone who attends will benefit from learning more about the impacts of Sickle Cell disease on those who live with the pain, and hope that the blood they need to ease that pain, is there, when they need it. Light afternoon snacks, sandwiches, fruit, vegetable tray, assorted sweets and beverages will be provided for attendees. Please RSVP to Alexis Innis . by no later than Friday, January 5, 2024, if you are able to join us.
Notice of Public Hearing – January 9, 2024 Nelson County Board of Supervisors
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-1427, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 11, Taxation, Article I, Sec. 11-5.1 Exemption for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Members. Proposed amendments to Section 11-5.1 would change the exempted amount of personal property taxes from the first five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) of assessed value to a credit of up to three hundred dollars ($300.00) on the personal property tax bill of eligible volunteer fire and rescue squad members.
Copies of the full text of the proposed Ordinance amendment are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail- Partial Trail Closure on January 3, 2024
Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail
PARTIAL TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE
Piney River to Rose Mill will be CLOSED on Wednesday January 3, 2024 as Nelson County Parks and Recreation will be conducting tree work along the trail. This section of the trail will reopen to the public on Thursday January 4, 2024. Rose Mill to the Trail End will remain open during this time. This closure project is weather permitting. Any delays in work will be posted as necessary. Please contact NCPR for any questions and updates regarding the closure. (434)263-7130.
Nelson County Delay of FY 2022-2023 Audit Completion Notification
In accordance with requirements from the 2019 legislative session amending Section 15.2- 2511 of the Code of Virginia, effective July 1, 2019, if the locality’s audit is not completed as required by this statute, the locality must promptly post a statement on its website.
Nelson County Delay of FY 2022-2023 Audit Completion Notification
Registrar’s Office will be closed on Tuesday, December 19 for training
Notice of Office Holiday Closing – New Year’s
County of Nelson
Notice of Office Holiday Closing
Nelson County departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on the following days in observance of the New Year’s holiday:
Nelson County offices will observe the following holiday schedule:
January 1, 2024 Closed
Nelson County Transfer Station will observe the following holiday schedule:
December 30, 2023 Closed
January 1, 2024 Closed
All County Convenience Collection Sites and Public Safety Operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
During their evening session on December 12, 2023, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors voted to terminate the ban on open air burning. This is effective immediately.
Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Christmas
County of Nelson
Notice of Office Holiday Closing
Nelson County departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on the following days in observance of the holidays:
Nelson County departments and offices will observe the following holiday schedule:
December 22, 2023 Closed at Noon
December 25, 2023 Closed
Nelson County Transfer Station will observe the following holiday schedule:
December 23, 2023 Closed
December 25, 2023 Closed
All County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
Nelson County Internet Connectivity Issues – December 12, 2023
Nelson County is experiencing an internet connectivity issue due to issues with the internet service provider’s network. We will be unable to live stream today’s Board of Supervisors’ meetings on YouTube. Staff will be recording the meetings and post online as soon as the connectivity issues are resolved. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Route 151 Corridor Study Alternatives – Public Input Survey
HELP IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION ALONG THE ROUTE 151 CORRIDOR
Take the Route 151 Corridor Study Alternative Survey through January 2, 2024.
Rte 151 Public Survey Flyer
https://publicinput.com/151corridoralts
December 12, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet
December 12, 2023 BOS Packet
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DECEMBER 12, 2023
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. MEET THE LEGISLATOR
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-76 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-77 FY24 Budget Amendment
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. Blue Ridge Tunnel After Dark Event Report & Check Presentation
B. VDOT Report
C. Update on Debt Capacity – Davenport
D. Larkin Property Master Plan – Architectural Partners
E. Regional Transit Governance Study – TJPDC
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Funding Request from Lovingston Beautification Volunteers
B. Authorization for Public Hearing on Personal Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer Fire and Rescue (R2023-78)
C. School Zone Speed Enforcement (R2023-79)
D. Transient Occupancy Tax Rate Increase (O2023-02)
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VIII. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO §2.2-3711 (A)(7) & (A)(8)
IX. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION
7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit #1050 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (six sites) on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #16-A-17 at 6973 North Fork Rd in Montebello. The subject property is 100.196 acres and is owned by Lacy Montebello LLC.
B. Ordinance O2023-07 – Amendment to Chapter 11, Taxation, Article II, Division 2 Exemptions for Elderly and Disabled
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 11, Taxation, Article II, Division 2 Exemptions for Elderly and Disabled. Proposed amendments to Section 11-43 Restrictions and Conditions, would increase the maximum owners’ total combined income from $50,000 to $75,000; and the maximum owners’ total net worth would increase from $100,000 to $125,000. The proposed amendments to Section 11-48 Determination of exemption, would update the income and net worth numbers to reflect the changes made to Section 11-43.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
A. Local Burn Ban
V. ADJOURNMENT
Notice of Public Hearing – December 27, 2023
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. SUP 1085 AND SUP 1101 WILL BE HEARD AT THE JANUARY 24TH, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27th at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearings
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (three sites) on three adjacent properties zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject properties are located at Tax Map Parcels #22-A-59 (2.001 acres), #22-A-59C (2.031 acres), and #22-A-59D (2 acres) at 5032 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject properties total 6.032 acres and are owned by Kelly A. Kahle.
Consideration of an application requesting an amendment to a condition regarding fencing requirements of previously approved Special Use Permit #716 for a Multifamily Dwelling use on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcels #6-A-131 and 6-A-163D at 9485 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Afton. The subject properties total 10.94 acres and are owned by Quakeela Teasley.
Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
December 12, 2023 Nelson County Broadband Authority Meeting Agenda and Packet
December 12, 2023 NCBA Packet
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BROADBAND AUTHORITY
DECEMBER 12, 2023
THE MEETING CONVENES AT 1:00 P.M.
IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM
OF THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON, VIRGINIA
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comments
III. Consent Agenda
A. Resolution – R2023-04 Minutes for Approval
IV. Presentation
A. Firefly Fiber Broadband Progress Update
V. New/Unfinished Business
A. Treasurer’s Report
B. Dissolution & Termination of NCBA (R2023-03 tabled from June 13, 2023 NCBA meeting)
VI. Other Business (As May Be Presented)
VII. Adjournment
March 2024 Order Calling for a Dual Presidential Primary
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
To the Secretary of the Electoral Board:
WHEREAS a notice in proper form has been received from the appropriate authority requesting the calling of a Primary
Election for the purpose of selecting delegates to the national convention for the Republican and Democratic Parties for
the office of President of the United States. Should only one candidate qualify for the primary ballot for the office, no
primary will be held.
THEREFORE, you are, in the name of the Commonwealth and pursuant to § 24.2-517 of the Code of Virginia, ordered to
cause a Primary Election to be held in your locality on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose aforesaid. You are further
ordered to post a copy of this order on the official website of the county or city, at not less than 10 public places in the county
or city, or have the order published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in your locality.
Witness the following official Signature and the Seal of the Board
at Richmond, this 6th day of December, 2023.
Susan Beals
Commissioner, Department of Elections
Hat and Black Creek Water Quality Community Meeting – January 10, 2024
HatBlack Agenda
HatBlack Handout
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
The meeting will be held on January 10, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at the Nelson Memorial Library (8521 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA). In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be held the following day (January 11th) at the same time and location.
This meeting is to provide an overview of our follow up monitoring results, and discuss the process we used to establish phosphorus reduction targets for Black Creek. Also, to discuss alternatives to TMDL development at the meeting, and more specifically, the option to develop a watershed plan for Hat and Black Creeks. This plan would include all of the work that we have done in support of the study, but would take things a step further and include a plan to meet pollutant reduction targets with on the ground implementation actions.
Hat and Black Creek Community Engagement Meeting
Nelson Memorial Library, Lovingston VA
January 10, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Update on progress since last meeting
a. Additional phosphorus monitoring results
b. Identifying a phosphorus endpoint for Black Creek
c. Shifting to a Watershed Restoration Plan
3. Sediment and phosphorus reduction goals
a. Review of selected sediment reduction scenario
b. Discussion of phosphorus reduction scenario
4. Key restoration plan components
5. Discussion of best management plans to consider for inclusion
6. Next steps
Contact information
Nesha McRae, TMDL Coordinator
DEQ Valley Regional Office
540-217-7173;
December 4, 2023 Special Called Board Meeting Agenda and Packet
December 4, 2023 BOS Packet
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DECEMBER 4, 2023
THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CONVENES AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. NELSON HERITAGE CENTER RENOVATION FINANCING
A. Consideration of Subordination Agreement
III. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
A. Consideration of Request to Offer Employee Retention Incentives through December 31, 2023 (Sheriff David Hill)
B. Consideration of Request to Utilize Existing Local Salary Supplements as of January 1, 2024 (Sheriff-elect Mark Embrey)
IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
V. ADJOURNMENT
Notice of Public Hearing – December 12, 2023 SUP#1050 Campground
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
1. Special Use Permit #1050 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (six sites) on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #16-A-17 at 6973 North Fork Rd in Montebello. The subject property is 100.196 acres and is owned by Lacy Montebello LLC.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Notice of Public Hearing – December 12, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-1427, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 11, Taxation, Article II, Division 2 Exemptions for Elderly and Disabled. Proposed amendments to Section 11-43 Restrictions and Conditions, would increase the maximum owners’ total combined income from $50,000 to $75,000; and the maximum owners’ total net worth would increase from $100,000 to $125,000. The proposed amendments to Section 11-48 Determination of exemption, would update the income and net worth numbers to reflect the changes made to Section 11-43.
Copies of the full text of the proposed Ordinance amendment are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Special Called Board of Supervisors Meeting – December 4, 2023
Call for Special Meeting on December 4, 2023
November 27, 2023
Candice W. McGarry
Clerk, Nelson County Board of Supervisors
P.O. Box 336
Lovingston, VA 22949
Dear Ms. McGarry,
Pursuant to §15.2-1418 of the Code of Virginia, this letter is to request a Special Called Meeting of the Nelson County Board of Supervisors to be held on December 4, 2023 at 10 a.m. in the General District Courtroom at the Courthouse in Lovingston, 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, VA 22967.
The purpose of the Special Called Meeting is to discuss the following:
• Nelson Heritage Center Renovation Financing – Consideration of Requested Subordination of County’s Interest to the Loan and Deed of Trust (Subordination Agreement)
• Budgetary matters related to the Sheriff’s Department Leadership Transition
o Consideration of Outgoing Sheriff’s Request to Offer Employee Retention Incentives Through December 31, 2023.
o Consideration of Incoming Sheriff’s Request to Utilize Existing Local Salary Supplements as of January 1, 2024 and Additional Position Funding.
The Board of Supervisors may also consider other matters at the Special Called Meeting, predicated on the attendance of all members of said Board at the Special Called Meeting.
Sincerely,
Jesse N. Rutherford, Chairman
Nelson County Board of Supervisors
cc: Members, Nelson County Board of Supervisors
Translation Function Added to www.nelsoncounty-va.gov
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Available languages include: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian and Arabic.
Local Drought Emergency Declared and Outdoor Burn Ban in Effect Immediately – BAN LIFTED
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution R2023-74 to declare a local drought emergency in Nelson County at today’s afternoon session. Additionally, Emergency Ordinance 2023-01 was adopted to enact a local burn ban which bans open air burning. The local burn ban is effective immediately.
Declaration of Local Drought Emergency
Emergency Ordinance Local Burn Ban in effect November 16, 2023
Current Air Quality Alert
Alert:
…AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT…
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates for Augusta, Clarke,
Frederick, Nelson, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties until midnight EST tonight. Code Orange to Code Red air quality is
also forecast over Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties in West Virginia.
An Air Quality Action Day means that Fine Particulate concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For
additional information, please visit the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality at: www.deq.virginia.govalertCTAsDict
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail Closure Notice
Nelson County Approved by USDA As A Drought Designation
Nelson County Drought USDA 2023
Nelson County has been approved as a drought designation area by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Nelson County farmers affected by the drought are eligible to apply for federal assistance through the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
For more information on these assistance programs and the application process please reach out to Dr. Ronald M. Howell, State Executive Director at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) by phone at 804-287-1503 or by email at
Nelson County drought data below:
Drought & Dryness Categories % of Nelson County
D0 – Abnormally Dry 0
D1 – Moderate Drought 36.08
D2 – Severe Drought 49.65
D3 – Extreme Drought 14.27
D4 – Exceptional Drought 0
Total Area in Drought (D1–D4) 100.00
Agriculture Estimates in Nelson County:
12,257 acres of Hay in drought
1,227 acres of Haylage in drought
508 acres of Corn in drought
6,047 head of cattle in drought
993 head of sheep in drought
You can find the drought monitoring link for Nelson County here: Nelson County Conditions | Drought.gov.
November 16, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet
November 16, 2023 BOS Packet
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-66 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-40C FY24 Budget Adoption Correction
C. Resolution – R2023-41C FY24 Budget Appropriation Correction
D. Resolution – R2023-67 FY24 Budget Amendment
IV. PROCLAMATION – NOVEMBER 26, 2023 ARTISTS SUNDAY (P2023-04)
V. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 2023-01– BURN BAN
VI. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. Proposed Solar Development – Savion, LLC (Jeannine Johnson)
VII. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Interest Free Loan Request – Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue (R2023-69)
B. Authorization for Public Hearing on Amendment to Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled (R2023-70)
C. PMA Architecture Proposal – DSS Building Design, Bid, and Construction Administration (R2023-71)
D. State Compensation Board 2% Employee Compensation Adjustment and Funding
1. Consideration of 2% Salary Increase for All Employees Effective December 1, 2023 (R2023-72)
VIII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
IX. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION
7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. 2024 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM – DAVID BLOUNT (R2023-68)
IV. REGIONAL JAIL RENOVATION PROJECT INTERIM FINANCING
(R2023-73)
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit #1050 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (twenty sites) on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #16-A-17 at 6973 North Fork Rd in Montebello. The subject property is 100.196 acres and is owned by Lacy Montebello LLC.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Route 151 Public Input Meeting Presentation
ROUTE 151- ROCKFISH VALLEY HWY
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT STUDY
PROJECT ALTERNATIVES INPUT MEETING PRESENTATION – PRESENTED BY VDOT ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Rte 151 Alternatives Public Input Meeting .231030
STUDY SCOPE
Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Thanksgiving
County of Nelson
Notice of Office Holiday Closing
Nelson County departments and offices, including the County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station and Collection Sites will be closed on the following days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday:
Nelson County offices will observe the following holiday schedule:
November 22, 2023 Closed at Noon
November 23, 2023 Closed
November 24, 2023 Closed
Nelson County Transfer Station will observe the following holiday schedule:
November 23, 2023 Closed
November 24, 2023 Closed at Noon
November 25, 2023 Closed
Nelson County Convenience Collection Sites will observe the following holiday schedule:
November 23, 2023 Closed
All public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
Nelson County Heritage Center And American Red Cross – Sickle Cell Disease Lunch and Learn Event November 17th
The Nelson Heritage Center and American Red Cross Invite You To:
Sickle Cell Lunch and Learn
Community & Partner Education Event
Nelson Lunch and Learn Flyer
closing-the-sickle-cell-gap-partner-engagement
Friday, November 17th, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Nelson Heritage Center
1653 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Arrington, VA 22922
Please RSVP to Alexis Innis
Virtual attendance will be available via Teams
Open Air Burning Strongly Discouraged – Local Burn Ban Imminent
Due to extremely dry conditions which create an immediate and substantial threat of fire, citizens are strongly discouraged from any open air burning. The Board of Supervisors will consider adoption of an emergency ordinance implementing a local burn ban at its regular meeting on November 16th; effective upon adoption.
Draft Emergency Ordinance 2023-01 Burn Ban
Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Veterans Day
County of Nelson
Notice of Office Holiday Closing
Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Monday, November 13, 2023.
The County’s Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023 and Saturday, November 11, 2023. It will reopen for regular hours of operation on Monday, November 13, 2023.
The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Election Day
County of Nelson
Notice of Office Holiday Closing
Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in observance of the Election Day holiday and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
The County Convenience Centers, the Solid Waste Transfer Station and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
Route 151 Public Input Meeting Presentation
ROUTE 151- ROCKFISH VALLEY HWY
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT STUDY
PROJECT ALTERNATIVES INPUT MEETING PRESENTATION – PRESENTED BY VDOT ON NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Rte 151 Alternatives Public Input Meeting .231030
STUDY SCOPE
November 16, 2023 Nelson County Board of Supervisors Public Hearing Notice
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
1. Special Use Permit #1050 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (twenty sites) on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #16-A-17 at 6973 North Fork Rd in Montebello. The subject property is 100.196 acres and is owned by Lacy Montebello LLC.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
November 15th, 2023 Planning Commission
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15th at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearings
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (three sites) on three adjacent properties zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject properties are located at Tax Map Parcels #22-A-59 (2.001 acres), #22-A-59C (2.031 acres), and #22-A-59D (2 acres) at 5032 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject properties total 6.032 acres and are owned by Kelly A. Kahle.
Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
Request for Quotes – Schuyler River Access
Nelson County, VA
Request for Quotes
Schuyler River Access Quote Proposal
Nelson County Parks and Recreation is creating a river access along the Rockfish River in Schuyler. This project will consist of clearing an area of 5,566 square feet of existing trees and installing a gravel parking area.
Work to be Completed:
Tree and brush clearing: including chipping and hauling all debris off site
Cut any existing vegetation to solid earth
Install 15” plastic roadway culverts off the road running under site entrance
Install roadway fabric across entire area
Layer of #3 base stone compacted
Minimum of 6” of 21A crusher run gravel compacted each 2”
Site visits can be arranged by contacting Jerry West with Nelson County Parks and Recreation at (434)263-7133 or emailing .
Please submit proof of license and insurance with quote.
Quotes will be accepted until November 15, 2023 at 5pm. Please submit all quotes to Nelson County Parks and Recreation by email to with subject line Schuyler River Access Quote Proposal or mail to P.O. Box 442, Lovingston, VA 22949.
Awarded quote will be notified following November 15th.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
EOE
Crabtree Falls Trail closed the morning of Wednesday, October 25 for Fire and Rescue Training
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger District
Forest Service News Release
Lauren Stull, District Ranger
Lauren.Stull@usda.gov
540-291-2188
Crabtree Falls Trail closed the morning of Wednesday, October 25 for Fire and Rescue Training
Natural Bridge Station, Va, October 23 —Crabtree Falls Trail in Nelson County will be closed to all users on Wednesday, October 25, from sunrise until noon. The trail will reopen to the public at noon.
The Forest Service is hosting training for first responders in conjunction with Wintergreen Fire & Rescue.
Glenwood-Pedlar District Ranger Lauren Stull said, “We know how much the public treasures Crabtree Falls. Because of its high use, it’s imperative that we provide opportunities for first responders to prepare for emergency situations We appreciate the public’s patience while we undertake important training to keep our visitors safe.”
For more information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/gwj or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GWJNF and X: (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/GWJNF.
VDOT Route 151 Corridor Study Public Input Meeting
Study Limits: Rte. 151 from Afton Mountain Road to 2.3 mi south of
Beech Grove Road
What: Rte. 151 Corridor Study – Project Alternatives Input Meeting
Where: Rockfish Valley Community Center Auditorium
190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920
When: November 1, 2023 4-6pm
Rte. 151 Public Input Meeting – November 1, 2023
Help us Improve Transportation Route 151 Corridor
Rte. 151 November Public Input Meeting Flyer – 231013
Study Limits: Rte. 151 from Afton Mountain Road to 2.3 mi south of Beech Grove Road
What: Rte. 151 Corridor Study – Project Alternatives Input Meeting
Where: Rockfish Valley Community Center Auditorium 190 Rockfish School Ln, Afton, VA 22920
When: November 1, 2023 4-6pm
Meals on Wheels in Nelson County
MEALS ON WHEELS
Meals on Wheels Map – Nelson County
We’re excited to announce we are expanding our services to Nelson County! We are passionate about reaching more people, especially those in rural areas. Meals on Wheels strives to improve the health and support the independence and dignity of our homebound neighbors. If you know of community members who have difficulty both accessing and preparing food for themselves, please refer them to us! This is a pilot initiative, so while spaces are limited, we will look at expanding once we have had a chance to get the program underway. Please see the attached map for our Nelson County service area.
Who meets our criteria:
– People ages 18 and up
– People with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, CHF, kidney disease or other degenerative diseases
– People with physical challenges such as blindness, are wheelchair bound, or missing limbs
– People who have trouble making meals because of mental challenges
– People who live with caregivers who are not home during the day
– People temporarily recovering from surgery
Meals on Wheels completely subsidizes meals for anyone living 150% below the federal poverty guidelines and charges on a sliding scale for those who make above this amount.
Please apply online at https://www.cvillemeals.org/ or call us at 434-293-4364.
October 25th Planning Commission
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 25th at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearings
1. Special Use Permit #1050 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (twenty sites) on property zoned A-1 Agricultural. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #16-A-17 at 6973 North Fork Rd in Montebello. The subject property is 100.196 acres and is owned by Lacy Montebello LLC.
2. Special Use Permit #1044 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (two sites) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #41-A-31 in Tyro. The subject property is 0.828 acres and is owned by John H. Jr. and Roberta Fitzgerald.
Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
Notice of Planned Courthouse Complex Tree Work – October 11th – 13th
NOTICE OF PLANNED COURTHOUSE COMPLEX TREE WORK – October 11th – 13th
The Board of Supervisors has authorized essential tree removal work at the Courthouse Complex; which is planned for October 11th – 13th from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm daily. For the duration of this work, the primary Courthouse Complex entrance at Courthouse Square will be closed and parking will be restricted along the rock wall of Court Street down to the corner of this entrance. The use of noise generating machinery and equipment is expected. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience while this critical work is completed. Please call the County Administrator’s Office at 434-263-7000 with any questions or concerns regarding this notice.
Candy McGarry
County Administrator
Blue Ridge Tunnel Closed October 27, 2023
Trail Closure Notice
The Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail will be closed on Friday, October 27. This closure is in preparation for our Tunnel After Dark event that evening. This is a ticketed event. Please visit: https://TunnelAfterDark.eventbrite.com for more information. The trail will reopen for normal hours on Saturday, October 28.
October 10, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet
October 10, 2023 BOS Packet
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OCTOBER 10, 2023
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-63 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-64 Budget Amendment
IV. PROCLAMATION – OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (P2023-03)
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Special Use Permit #1005 – Campground (Deferred from September Meeting)
B. Ambulance Funding Request – Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VIII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION
7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.
B. Correction of FY24 Budget Adoption and Appropriation Resolutions (R2023-40C) and (R2023-41C)
Consideration of proposed resolutions correcting the originally approved FY24 Budget Adoption (R2023-40) and Appropriation (R2023-41) Resolutions, to include the $2,111,079 budgeted within the General Fund to be transferred to the VPA (Department of Social Services) Fund. The General Fund total, including the VPA Fund transfer amount, is $50,222,334 making the FY24 total appropriations for all funds $95,163,565.
C. Amendment of FY2023-2024 Budget – Supplemental Appropriation of School Construction Assistance Program Grant Funds (R2023-65)
Consideration of a proposed FY2023-2024 Budget Amendment that provides for a supplemental appropriation of School Construction Assistance Program Grant Funds, as requested by the School Division. The request is in the amount of $2,451,703 which exceeds the statutory limit of one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget that can be approved without first holding a public hearing.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
V. ADJOURNMENT
Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Columbus Day
County of Nelson
Notice of Office Holiday Closing
Nelson County courts, departments and offices, will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday, and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
The County’s Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, October 7, 2023 and Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday, and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
October 10, 2023 Board of Supervisors Public Hearing Notice #2
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
October 10, 2023 Board of Supervisors Public Hearing Notice #1
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-2503, §15.2-2506 and §15.2-2507, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
Consideration of proposed resolutions correcting the originally approved FY24 Budget Adoption (R2023-40) and Appropriation (R2023-41) Resolutions, to include the $2,111,079 budgeted within the General Fund to be transferred to the VPA (Department of Social Services) Fund. The General Fund total, including the VPA Fund transfer amount, is $50,222,334 making the FY24 total appropriations for all funds $95,163,565.
Consideration of a proposed FY2023-2024 Budget Amendment that provides for a supplemental appropriation of School Construction Assistance Program Grant Funds, as requested by the School Division. The request is in the amount of $2,451,703 which exceeds the statutory limit of one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget that can be approved without first holding a public hearing.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
2023 Care Fair
2023 CARE FAIR
Care Fair Flyer 2023
Rockfish Valley Community Center
190 Rockfish School Lane
Afton, VA 22920
November 9, 2023
1:00 to 4:00
Co-sponsored by:
Here To Stay Wintergreen (HSW): An aging in place organization founded in 2019 We are neighbors helping neighbors who want to continue living safely and independently in their Wintergreen homes. Our organization strives to coordinate with and assist other nearby organizations who are dedicated to helping seniors age more safely and happily in their own home. Website: heretostaywtg.org
Jefferson Area Board for the Aging (JABA): JABA has been serving individuals and caregivers since 1975. Our mission is to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages. JABA serves older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers… in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Green, Louisa and Nelson counties. Website: jabacares.org
Rockfish Valley Community Center (RVCC): The Center has been serving its community since 2000. The mission of the Center is to provide, on a non-profit basis, a venue for cultural, recreational, social and educational activities for the residents of the Rockfish Valley, the citizens of Nelson County, Virginia and the surrounding area. Website: rockfishcc.org
Board of Supervisors Seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards/Commissions
PUBLIC NOTICE
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOARD VACANCIES
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking citizens to serve on the following Committees/Boards:
N.C. Service Authority Board –North District vacancy
Board of Zoning Appeals– 1 term expiring 11/9/23
JABA Council on Aging – 1 term expiring 12/31/23
T.J. Water Resources Protection Foundation – 1 term expiring 12/31/23
For more information, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000 or email . If interested in serving, please complete & submit an Application Form available at https://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/government/boards-commissions/# . The completed form may be faxed to 434-263-7004, emailed to , or mailed to County Administrator’s Office, P. O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission Work Session – September 28th at 6:30 p.m.
Joint Work Session Packet 9-28-23
AGENDA
COUNTY OF NELSON
JOINT MEETING OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 AT 6:30 P.M.
FORMER BOARD ROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
(The meeting is a continued session from 09/12/23 (BOS) and special called session (PC))
I. CALL TO ORDER (Chair Rutherford and Chairperson Allen)
II. SCHEDULE & PROGRESS UPDATE
III. REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. NEXT STEPS
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Nelson County Emergency Services – Disaster Assistance
Nelson County Emergency Services – Disaster Assistance
The Nelson County Emergency Services department wants to help anyone who might need special attention during a disaster. If you or anyone you know has Dementia/Alzheimer’s, special needs, has accessibility/mobility issues, is on oxygen, uses refrigerated medication, or any other information we might need during an emergency. Please email so we can help you. When emailing, please give your address, name, phone number and what attention is needed so we can assist you properly.
-Nelson County ECC
Quit Nicotine/Smoking Blue Ridge Program September 20th – October 25th
Quit Nicotine/Smoking Blue Ridge Program
FREE Support for those who want to quit tobacco!
For residents of Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson Counties.
Every Wednesday from 5:30pm – 6:30pm starting September 20, 2023 through October 25, 2023. See flyer below for more information.
Quit Smoking – Blue Ridge Program Fall 2023
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Study Update
FEMA has issued preliminary updated flood insurance rate maps and flood insurance study for Nelson County for comment. The comment period provides an opportunity for reviewers to identify changes or corrections to non-technical information contained therein, such as road names, stream names etc. A link to the digital copies is available through the FEMA map service center at https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/.
Comments may be sent via mail and/or email to:
Andrew Jackson, FEMA Region 3
One Independence Mall
615 Chestnut Street, Sixth Floor
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
September 12, 2023 BOS Agenda and Packet
September 12, 2023 BOS Packet
County Administrator’s Report
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-56 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-57 Budget Amendment
IV. PRESENTATIONS
A. TJPDC 2024 Draft Legislative Agenda – David Blount
B. VDOT Report
V. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Change in November Regular BOS Meeting Date (R2023-58)
B. Gladstone Depot TAP Resolution of Support (R2023-59)
C. Lovingston TAP Resolution of Support (R2023-60)
D. Nelson County Drug Court Funding Request
E. Nelson FFA Alumni Chapter Funding Request
F. Authorization for PH to Correct FY24 Budget Adoption and Appropriation Resolutions (R2023-61)
G. Authorization for PH on FY24 Budget Amendment for School Construction Funds (R2023-62)
H. Special Use Permit #986 – Outdoor Entertainment Venue (Deferred from August Meeting)
VI. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION
7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House *DEFERRED BY APPLICANT TO OCTOBER
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.
B. Special Use Permit #1005 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (one site) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #86-A-36B at 2601 Falling Rock Dr. in Arrington. The subject property is 2 acres and is owned by Lucas & Caitlin Hoge.
C. School Zone Photo Speed Enforcement
Consideration of a photo speed enforcement program to help reduce speeding through the school zones located within Nelson County.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
V. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR A JOINT WORKSESSION WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Halloween Costume Exchange – October 7, 2023
Hosted by: Nelson County 4-H
Location: The Nelson Center Great Room 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Va 22949
Time: October 7th 10am-2pm (while supplies last)
Join us October 7 in the Great Room of the Nelson Center for a community costume exchange. Bring two canned food items (14-16 oz) in exchange for a “new to you” Halloween costume. All canned goods will be donated to Nelson County Food Pantry following the event.
HUGE THANKS to these Nelson County businesses who are helping with this effort. They the are reasons that Nelson County is a great place to live, work and play:
*The Ski Barn at Wintergreen – Donating $1 for every bike, canoe, and kayak rental during the month of September
*Lovingston Winery – Donating $5 for every new Wine Club Membership during the month of September (Ages 21+)
*Vito’s Pizza (Lovingston) – Donating $1 for every pizza sold until 3:00pm on 9/16 and 9/30
*Olde Southern Charm – Donating $1 for every $10 spent on 9/23 and 9/30
Costume Drop-Off Locations:
*Bold Rock Nellysford Cidery
*Black Bear Creamery
*HeART of Nelson Artisan Collective
Donation Jar Locations:
*Critzer Family Farm
*Dickie Brothers Orchard
*HeART of Nelson
*Black Bear Creamery
September 12, 2023 Board of Supervisors Public Hearing Notice
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
1. Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.
2. Special Use Permit #1005 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (one site) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #86-A-36B at 2601 Falling Rock Dr. in Arrington. The subject property is 2 acres and is owned by Lucas & Caitlin Hoge.
3. School Zone Photo Speed Enforcement
Consideration of a photo speed enforcement program to help reduce speeding through the school zones located within Nelson County.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Office Closing Notice: Parks & Recreation September 11th – 12th
Nelson County Parks and Recreation office will be closed on Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th. Staff will be attending a state Recreation and Parks Society conference. If you need assistance during any of these closures, please email .
Blue Ridge Tunnel Closed September 19-20
The Blue Ridge Tunnel will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, September 19-20. Nelson County will be doing some trail repairs to the west due to rain washout and also replacing the drainage pipe at the eastern portal and adding new top coating of material to portions of inside the tunnel.
Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda & Packet – 9/6/2023
September 6, 2023 Agenda – Packet
Comprehensive Plan Open House – Tuesday, August 29th 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nelson County Comprehensive Plan Open House
– Public is Invited to Attend
Nelson County will host a community open house on August 29th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Nelson Center to review the draft of the Nelson 2042 Comprehensive Plan. A comprehensive plan is a broad statement about the community, looking 10 to 20 years ahead. It includes specific goals and strategies to achieve those goals.
The Comprehensive Plan addresses topics such as land use, development, natural environment, transportation, and resource utilization in the unincorporated areas of Nelson County. The policies defined in the plan will guide the County’s future direction and priorities for growth, services, and land use regulation.
The community open house will be on August 29th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM to review the draft plan, hear a presentation, and ask questions. Light refreshments will be provided.
“Planning will allow Nelson County to manage growth and capitalize on opportunities for our community. Community Planning and engagement enhances the ability for citizens to be part of the decision-making process for our future. Community engagement and planning will help to identify long-term priorities, provide supported decisions, and improve the overall sustainability of the County. The new plan will build on the 2014 Comprehensive Plan with public input, data collection, visioning, goal definition, and strategies to ensure that it all gets put into action. The plan will include demographic analysis of the County and will also include sections on: Land Use, Environment, Housing, Transportation, Recreation, and Community Facilities, among other topics.”
-Mary Kathryn Allen, Planning Commission Chair
For an overview of the plan process and more information about ways to get involved, visit: www.nelson2042.com.
For specific questions, email Dylan Bishop, .
AGENDA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
II. PRESENTATION
– Background: Purpose & Content
– Process to Date
– Review of Draft Plan
– Next Steps
III. OPEN HOUSE & QUESTIONS
Notice of Office Holiday Closing – Labor Day
County of Nelson
Notice of Office Holiday Closing
Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day holiday and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, September 2, 2023 and Monday, September 4, 2023 and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors
Continued Board of Supervisors Meeting – August 23rd at 2pm
August 23, 2023 BOS Packet
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 23, 2023
THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
FORMER BOARD ROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. MASTER PLAN WORK SESSION FOR FORMER LARKIN PROPERTY
III. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Fall 2023 Special Collection Days
September 22-23 – 9 AM – 2 PM – Residential Household Hazardous Waste
Nelson residents can get a voucher from Nelson County government to participate
Planning Commission Agenda and Packet – August 23, 2023
Agenda_PC Meeting_2023-08-23
Packet_PC Meeting_2023-08-23_condensed
Board of Zoning Appeals – September 6th, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-2204, §15.2-2309, §15.2-2311 and §15.2-2312 the Nelson County Board of Zoning Appeals hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
Public Hearing
Appeal by Thomas and Juliet Wagner of Zoning Violation dated June 27, 2023 – Appealing Notice of Violation by Planning and Zoning for Tax Map Parcels 13-12-4 and 13-12-5 that appellant operated an Outdoor Firing Range without obtaining a Special Use Permit as required in A-1 (Agricultural) zoning.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
County Office Closure on August 7th at 3:30PM – Severe Weather Outlook
Due to the severe weather outlook for our area from 5pm to 7pm; County departments and offices, including the County’s Transfer Station (County Convenience Centers are closed on Mondays) will be closing at 3:30pm today, August 7th. All public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.
August 8, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Packet
August 8, 2023 BOS Packet
County Administrator’s Report for August 8, 2023
AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 8, 2023
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-50 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-51 Budget Amendment
C. Resolution – R2023-52 Citation Error Correction on Ordinance O2023-05
IV. RESOLUTION – RECOGNITION OF JAMES MORRIS (R2023-53)
V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. Nelson Heritage Center Updates – Johnette Burdette
VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Rockfish Senior Group Funding Request
B. Lovingston Village Association Funding Request
C. Water and Wastewater Facilities PER (R2023-54)
VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives
VIII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM
EVENING SESSION
7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance O2023-06 – Amendment to Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Section 2-2 Safety Program
Consideration of an ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Section 2-2 Safety Program. Proposed amendments to Section 2-2 are to update the names of the entities covered by the Line of Duty Act as some of the names have changed.
B. Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Nelson County Service Authority
Consideration of Resolution R2023-55 proposed for passage to amend Section Three of the Articles of Incorporation of the Nelson County Service Authority, to provide that the powers of the Authority shall be exercised by a Board consisting of five members, one appointed by the Board of Supervisors from each of the now five election districts of Nelson County. The County since amending §12-27 of the Code of Nelson County on July 9, 2002, has been consistent in appointing Board members of the Authority, one appointed from each of the five election districts.
C. Special Use Permit #986 – Outdoor Entertainment Venue
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow an Outdoor Entertainment Venue on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-A-115 at 877 Glenthorne Loop in Nellysford. The subject property is 12.83 acres and is owned by Stephen and Susan Groves.
IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)
V. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO _____ FOR A MASTER PLAN WORK SESSION FOR THE FORMER LARKIN PROPERTY.
August 23rd, 2023 Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 23rd at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:
NOTICE: In alignment with current COVID-19 guidelines, and to guard the health and safety of all meeting attendees, physical distancing and the wearing of face masks will be required for those unvaccinated in the courtroom. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. Should current guidance change prior to the date of the meeting, the guidelines in place at the time will be adhered to.
If you are not able to attend the meeting due to COVID-19 precautions or restrictions, comments may be submitted (1) electronically, or (2) in writing, and will be accepted until 12:00 pm on August 23rd.
Public Hearings
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (one site) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #86-A-36B at 2601 Falling Rock Dr in Arrington. The subject property is 2 acres and is owned by Lucas & Caitlin Hoge
Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.
Fire Academy
Class: Firefighter I Academy (Firefighter I, Haz-Mat Ops & MAYDAY Firefighter Down)
When: August 30, 2023 – January 20, 2024
Monday’s/Wednesdays 1800-2200 & Occasional Saturdays 0800-1700
Where: Tuckahoe Clubhouse
37 Stone Orchard Drive
Nellysford, VA 22958
Prerequisites: Students must be 16 years of age the first day of the course. Students under 18 years of age must have parental and department permission. Must be affiliated with a fire/rescue agency. Students only needing Hazardous Materials Operations may also register for just HMO.
Cost: $800.00 for out of county students
Class Size: 16
Registration: To register complete the registration form located here: https://forms.gle/K2iTXmF2pspH55wn6. Deadline to register is August 16, 2023.
Questions: Contact Jeremy Wampler, or 434-325-8534.
Click here for the Firefighter I Academy – 2023.2 Course Schedule
Public Hearing Notice – Special Use Permit # 986 Outdoor Entertainment Venue
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
Public Hearing(s):
1. Special Use Permit #986 – Outdoor Entertainment Venue
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow an Outdoor Entertainment Venue on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-A-115 at 877 Glenthorne Loop in Nellysford. The subject property is 12.83 acres and is owned by Stephen and Susan Groves.
Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Public Hearing Notice – Safety Program Ordinance Amendment
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AMENDMENT OF THE CODE OF NELSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA
CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2-2 SAFETY PROGRAM
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-1427, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Section 2-2 Safety Program. Proposed amendments to Section 2-2 are to update the names of the entities covered by the Line of Duty Act as some of the names have changed.
Copies of the full text of the proposed Ordinance are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Public Notice – Ag & Forestal District Committee – 1 Producer Member Vacancy
PUBLIC NOTICE
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Nelson County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to serve on the following Committees/Boards:
Ag & Forestal District Committee – 1 Producer Member Vacancy
If you are interested in filling any of the above positions, please contact your District Supervisor and complete & submit an Appointment – Statement of Interest Form which may be obtained from the Nelson County website at http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/. The completed form may be faxed to 434-263-7004, emailed to , or mailed to County Administrator’s Office, P. O. Box 336, Lovingston, VA 22949. If you have questions, please call 434-263-7000.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AFD Advisory Committee 2023
Notice of Public Hearing – Ordinance O2023-05 Amendments to Chapter 11, Taxation
Notice of Public Hearing – Ordinance O2023-05 Amendments to Chapter 11, Taxation
Friday, June 30th, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §58.1-3007, §58.1-3819, §15.2-1427, and §15.2-107, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 11, Taxation, Article II Real Property Tax. Proposed new section 11-68 would provide for real property tax relief for the surviving spouse of any United States armed forces member killed in action. Proposed new section 11-69 provides for the method of making an application for the exemption in proposed new section 11-68. Proposed new section 11-70 would provide for real property tax relief for any veteran who has a 100 percent service-connected, permanent and total disability, and would also allow a surviving spouse to be eligible to qualify for the exemption. Proposed new section 11-71 provides the method for application of exemption for disabled veterans or their surviving spouse. These provisions have been enabled by State Code; however, have not been provided for in the County Code.
Copies of the full text of the proposed Ordinance amendment are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.
BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Joint Worksession of the Comprehensive Plan Update
A joint worksession of the Comprehensive Plan update with the Nelson County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will take place on June 29,2023 at 6:00 PM in the old Board Room at the Nelson County Courthouse.
At this worksession we will be reviewing:
Please note: The worksession is open to the public, however only the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission members will be participating in policy discussions. Community members can always submit their feedback on the draft Comprehensive Plan by leaving us a comment.
In case of questions, please visit the Nelson2042 website or contact the Nelson County Planning and Zoning Office at 434-263-709.
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Hope to see you soon,
The Nelson 2042 Team
Lovingston Business Launch Applications
Nelson County is using state and federal grant funds to launch a Community Business Launch program to support business growth in vacant spaces in the village of Lovingston.
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity – Application Cycle
Applications to become a Habitat homeowner in Nelson County will be accepted from March 20th – April 28th, 2023. Applications can be requested in a variety of ways:
Call: 434-394-3001 or email:
Website: piedmonthabitat.org, click on Housing Help
In person: 1512 South Main Street, Farmville, VA, 23901