1 00:04:06,580 --> 00:04:12,980 Tuesday, September 8, 2026, meeting of the Louisa County Board of Supervisors to order, Mr. Bartlett. 2 00:04:13,300 --> 00:04:15,500 I'm worried that we can be in a closed session for 3 00:04:18,060 --> 00:04:26,920 Section 2.337 level, one in accordance for Section 2.337 level, eight, consultation, or leave the council. 4 00:04:27,780 --> 00:04:31,020 The board will retain by closing by regarding specific legal matters 5 00:04:33,260 --> 00:04:35,180 by Section 2. Second. 6 00:04:35,180 --> 00:04:40,900 We have currently moved and seconded that we go into closed session any discussion all those in favor signify by saying aye 7 00:04:40,900 --> 00:04:43,740 Any opposed motion passes. We're in closed session 8 01:03:49,520 --> 01:03:50,220 White Rabbi, move back into supply. 9 01:03:54,240 --> 01:03:55,020 Opposed, 10 01:03:58,660 --> 01:04:01,480 motion, passes. All aye. justiceoccertify. 11 01:04:16,860 --> 01:04:19,420 Decreases are on the move out item. 12 01:04:19,420 --> 01:04:23,080 Please state so, and the reason prior to Cassian vote, Mr. McCotter. 13 01:04:23,740 --> 01:04:25,260 Yes, Mr. Jones. 14 01:04:25,720 --> 01:04:26,080 Yes. 15 01:04:26,380 --> 01:04:26,780 Mr. Williams. 16 01:04:27,020 --> 01:04:27,200 Yes. 17 01:04:27,720 --> 01:04:28,580 Yes, Mr. Barlow. 18 01:04:29,000 --> 01:04:29,220 Yes. 19 01:04:29,480 --> 01:04:29,940 Mr. Barnes. 20 01:04:30,100 --> 01:04:30,260 Yes. 21 01:04:30,720 --> 01:04:31,120 Mr. Woodward. 22 01:04:31,300 --> 01:04:31,460 Yes. 23 01:04:32,280 --> 01:04:34,040 All right, we're back into open session. 24 01:04:34,080 --> 01:04:39,440 This is the Tuesday, September the 8th, 2026 meeting of the Louisa County Board of Supervisors. 25 01:04:39,900 --> 01:04:46,040 I'd like to welcome those of you who are here in the public meeting room, and those that are watching via online. 26 01:04:46,500 --> 01:04:50,760 This is, we're back now to our regular schedule where we'll have two meetings a month. 27 01:04:51,300 --> 01:04:55,320 And so we're glad to have you, we're going to start this evening's meeting, as we always do, 28 01:04:55,900 --> 01:04:59,060 with the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 29 01:04:59,120 --> 01:05:00,940 The invocation will be by Mr. Barnes. 30 01:05:01,240 --> 01:05:02,780 If you'd like to join us, please stand. 31 01:05:05,550 --> 01:05:06,110 No, free. 32 01:05:07,010 --> 01:05:10,090 Father, I stretch my hand to the, know the help that I know. 33 01:05:10,910 --> 01:05:14,190 If that would draw that self for me, Father God, where should we go? 34 01:05:14,190 --> 01:05:18,970 But we have Father, we like to thank you for allowing us to live and see another day. 35 01:05:19,510 --> 01:05:23,550 Thank you for the citizens and Louise of Canada, Father God, that we make decisions, that 36 01:05:23,550 --> 01:05:25,370 we affect their lives, Father, and make it better. 37 01:05:25,890 --> 01:05:26,910 In Jesus' name, we pray. 38 01:05:27,210 --> 01:05:27,450 Amen. 39 01:05:28,930 --> 01:05:35,490 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which 40 01:05:35,490 --> 01:05:41,750 is Spanish, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 41 01:05:41,750 --> 01:05:42,750 First 42 01:05:54,110 --> 01:05:56,050 item is the adoption of the agenda. 43 01:05:56,510 --> 01:05:57,290 Yes, sir. 44 01:05:57,450 --> 01:06:06,010 Like the A-2 items, number one, to the consent agenda, resolution authorizing a pass through appropriation to the Fire and Emergency Services Rescue Squad Assistance Grant Funding. 45 01:06:06,430 --> 01:06:09,730 Number two under recognition, recognizing the photo contest winners. 46 01:06:10,330 --> 01:06:12,150 Please make that the first recognition, sir. 47 01:06:12,210 --> 01:06:12,410 Second. 48 01:06:13,410 --> 01:06:13,890 Just do it. 49 01:06:14,270 --> 01:06:16,230 It's been properly moved and seconded. 50 01:06:16,830 --> 01:06:20,070 Any discussion, all those in favor signify by saying aye. 51 01:06:20,070 --> 01:06:23,310 Aye. Aye. Aye. any opposed, motion passes United States Е�들. 52 01:06:23,310 --> 01:06:26,890 All сделings the next is the approve of the minutes of the move. 53 01:06:26,890 --> 01:06:31,030 Imp bevor you moved the second we approve the minutes all those in favor signify by saying aye 54 01:06:31,030 --> 01:06:34,090 Any opposed motion passes unanimously 55 01:06:34,690 --> 01:06:37,090 Necks is the approval of the bills so move second 56 01:06:37,910 --> 01:06:43,830 Complain moved aging that we approve the bills any discussion all those in favor signify by saying I 57 01:06:44,370 --> 01:06:49,210 Any opposed motion passes unanimously next is the approval of the contingent so move 58 01:06:49,210 --> 01:06:55,510 The second move and seconded that we approve the concinogened, all those in favor signify by saying aye. 59 01:06:57,840 --> 01:06:59,260 Motion passes unanimously. 60 01:06:59,620 --> 01:07:00,580 Next is recognition. 61 01:07:00,940 --> 01:07:01,280 Let me see. 62 01:07:06,330 --> 01:07:06,950 Recommendations? 63 01:07:08,180 --> 01:07:20,830 The first recognition will be recognizing the photo contest winners from the contest that the county had, where we have photos being displayed from all districts across the county. 64 01:07:20,970 --> 01:07:21,410 Miss King. 65 01:07:51,380 --> 01:07:57,520 Good evening, Mr. Chairman, members of the Board, members of the public, this is a resolution recognizing local photographers for winning images. 66 01:07:58,140 --> 01:08:07,540 Whereas Louisa County invited photographers to capture images that reflect defining characteristics of the county, to be displayed in the Louisa County public meeting room and in the executive board room. 67 01:08:08,240 --> 01:08:16,780 And whereas submissions showcase the county's wildlife, scenic views, local people, and the places and moments that make Louisa County a special place to live, work, and visit. 68 01:08:16,780 --> 01:08:23,280 And whereas the members of the Louisiana County Board of Supervisors select to the 11 winning photographs representing Louisiana County's districts, 69 01:08:23,940 --> 01:08:31,660 and whereas the board wishes to recognize the outstanding photographers whose talent and creativity captured the spirit of Louisiana County 70 01:08:31,660 --> 01:08:36,120 and who generously granted permission for their artwork to be displayed for the enjoyment of residents. 71 01:08:36,120 --> 01:08:40,340 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Louisiana County Board of Supervisors hereby 72 01:08:40,340 --> 01:08:44,320 congratulates the winners of the Louisiana County Photography Contest, Christine Reisner, 73 01:08:44,620 --> 01:08:48,580 the hummingbird in the Jackson District, Christine Reisner, the Mama Fox, also in the Jackson 74 01:08:48,580 --> 01:08:53,160 District, Toby Craig, a lake image in the Kuku District, Justin Bullock, the train depot 75 01:08:53,160 --> 01:08:57,060 in the Mineral District, and also the Boats in the Mineral District, and also Spring Creek 76 01:08:57,060 --> 01:08:58,360 in the Green Springs District. 77 01:08:59,000 --> 01:09:02,940 Andrew Briggs for both love the Forest Green Farm and the Patrick Henry District, 78 01:09:05,800 --> 01:09:05,800 and 79 01:09:05,800 --> 01:09:10,060 Thomas Heycraft for the Louisa train depot and the Christmas parade in the Louisa district. 80 01:09:10,520 --> 01:09:15,180 And be it further resolved that the board hereby extends its gratitude to all those who submitted photos. 81 01:09:15,680 --> 01:09:16,900 So congratulations to you all. 82 01:09:17,020 --> 01:09:21,160 Thank you for your efforts and I will ask supervisor McCotter if you would be willing to present this resolution. 83 01:09:28,490 --> 01:09:36,910 I'm able to do this, but I'm not surprised that the talent is deep and amazing here in Louisa County. 84 01:09:38,790 --> 01:10:02,730 We looked at these photos very carefully, and took us a while, I believe they're going to be displayed at some point here in the county administrative building, and it takes a careful eye to capture an image of our community, and I would like to encourage you to keep doing so, and maybe try and inspire others to do the same thing that you have captured. Thank you very much. 85 01:10:02,730 --> 01:10:03,570 Taking 86 01:10:27,600 --> 01:10:29,040 pictures of the picture takers. 87 01:10:29,120 --> 01:10:31,620 A lot of pressure on your message. 88 01:10:40,370 --> 01:10:42,490 Thank you very much. 89 01:10:43,830 --> 01:10:44,250 Thank you all very much. 90 01:10:44,270 --> 01:10:44,910 Thank you very much. 91 01:10:44,910 --> 01:10:44,930 Thank you very much. 92 01:10:44,930 --> 01:10:46,010 It's like a picture of a deep hug. 93 01:10:46,430 --> 01:10:47,290 Thank you for doing that. 94 01:10:47,570 --> 01:10:47,850 It's awesome. 95 01:10:48,590 --> 01:10:49,130 Thank you. 96 01:11:02,180 --> 01:11:02,760 All right. 97 01:11:02,920 --> 01:11:04,680 Next is a recognition. 98 01:11:05,680 --> 01:11:06,880 I've been working on this. 99 01:11:07,880 --> 01:11:09,340 Recognizing Hurley, the crease. 100 01:11:09,680 --> 01:11:10,160 Did I get it? 101 01:11:10,480 --> 01:11:10,920 No. 102 01:11:11,200 --> 01:11:12,140 No, missed it. 103 01:11:14,300 --> 01:11:22,060 I know your face because you do such a wonderful job for things in the county, for his outstanding leadership service and achievements. 104 01:11:22,800 --> 01:11:23,000 Hurley? 105 01:11:23,240 --> 01:11:23,560 We 106 01:11:29,160 --> 01:11:34,060 should recognize Hurley-Lukese for his outstanding leadership service and achievements. 107 01:11:35,160 --> 01:11:47,720 Whereas Hurley-Lukese, a distinguished senior at Luisa County High School, has demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to his school and community through his involvement in family, career and career. 108 01:11:47,720 --> 01:11:49,020 community leaders of America. 109 01:11:50,160 --> 01:11:53,280 Whereas after joining FCCLA in 2023, 110 01:11:54,040 --> 01:11:55,520 Hurley was elected president of the 111 01:11:55,520 --> 01:11:59,260 Louisa County High School FCCLA chapter in 2024, 112 01:11:59,670 --> 01:12:01,580 where he has inspired fellow students 113 01:12:01,580 --> 01:12:03,580 through his commitment to leadership and service. 114 01:12:04,400 --> 01:12:07,840 And whereas in 2025, Hurley earned his first place 115 01:12:07,840 --> 01:12:10,320 in Virginia in the hospitality, tourism, 116 01:12:10,520 --> 01:12:11,960 and recreation star event, 117 01:12:12,420 --> 01:12:14,560 demonstrating outstanding professionalism, 118 01:12:15,040 --> 01:12:16,280 creativity, and leadership. 119 01:12:16,280 --> 01:12:25,120 And whereas in 2026, Hurley was elected Virginia FCCLA first vice president for the 2627 term, 120 01:12:25,460 --> 01:12:31,440 becoming the first Virginia FCCLA state officer from Luisa County High School, an extraordinary 121 01:12:31,440 --> 01:12:34,180 accomplishment reflecting his dedication and leadership. 122 01:12:35,140 --> 01:12:40,060 And whereas Hurley further exemplifies excellence through his many academic civic and leadership 123 01:12:40,060 --> 01:12:44,820 accomplishments, he serves as editor-in-chief of the Luisa County High School Reflector 124 01:12:44,820 --> 01:12:50,380 yearbook is a member of the Louisa 4-H in the Blue Ridge Governor School and serves as 125 01:12:50,380 --> 01:12:55,560 president of the Louisa Young Democrats. He is also an inductee of the National Honor 126 01:12:55,560 --> 01:13:01,320 Society demonstrating a strong commitment to scholarship, service, and character in leadership 127 01:13:01,320 --> 01:13:07,160 both inside and outside the classroom. And whereas Hurley credits his success to the lasting 128 01:13:07,160 --> 01:13:12,760 influence of his late father, whose strength, integrity, and encouragement continue to inspire 129 01:13:12,760 --> 01:13:18,840 him and to his educator Mrs. Law who's mentorship and unwavering support have helped shape 130 01:13:18,840 --> 01:13:19,860 his leadership journey. 131 01:13:20,720 --> 01:13:25,300 And whereas Hurley's achievements bring great pride to his family, Louisa County High 132 01:13:25,300 --> 01:13:30,960 School, Louisa County Public Schools, and the citizens of Louisa County serving as an inspiration 133 01:13:30,960 --> 01:13:33,220 to future generations of student leaders. 134 01:13:34,020 --> 01:13:39,000 Now therefore be it resolved that the Louisa County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes 135 01:13:39,000 --> 01:13:53,560 Justice and congratulates Hurley Liu Keece for his outstanding leadership, academic achievement, and dedicated service, and extend sincere appreciation and best wishes for his continued success at C-Represents, Louisa County, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. 136 01:13:54,220 --> 01:13:56,060 And Supervisor Joan. 137 01:14:07,990 --> 01:14:10,590 I am honored to present this to you tonight. 138 01:14:10,790 --> 01:14:25,790 You know that I have known you since elementary school and you are just an inspiration to our community, our youth, and thank you so much for everything you have done for the community, and everything personally that you've gone through, 139 01:14:28,320 --> 01:14:30,980 you are just an inspiration, and I'm just going to cry. 140 01:14:30,980 --> 01:14:32,480 Congratulations, 141 01:14:44,980 --> 01:14:45,040 her. 142 01:14:46,720 --> 01:14:53,140 Next is a recognition recognizing Lily Hicks for her outstanding achievement as the 143 01:14:53,140 --> 01:14:55,700 state reporter of the Virginia FFA. 144 01:15:01,010 --> 01:15:30,990 Mr. Chairman, members of the Board, members of the public, this is a resolution recognizing Lilly Hicks for her outstanding achievement as State reporter of Virginia FFA. Whereas Ms. Lilly Hicks, the daughter of Robert and Lisa Hicks, and a graduate of Louisa County High School's class of 2026, has demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic excellence in an unwavering commitment to agricultural education, service, and personal achievement. And whereas Ms. Hicks has earned the distinguished honor of being elected as the 100th Virginia FFA. 145 01:15:30,990 --> 01:15:35,190 FFA State Reporter, a prestigious statewide leadership position through which she will 146 01:15:35,190 --> 01:15:38,470 represent thousands of FFA members across the Commonwealth of Virginia. 147 01:15:39,290 --> 01:15:43,210 And whereas Messex has been an active member of the Louise FFA chapter since the sixth 148 01:15:43,210 --> 01:15:47,590 grade, and has faithfully served in numerous leadership roles, including middle school FFA 149 01:15:47,590 --> 01:15:52,690 secretary, FFA president of the middle school, Louise FFA reporter, vice president and president, 150 01:15:53,090 --> 01:15:57,030 exemplifying outstanding dedication to the organization's mission and values. 151 01:15:57,030 --> 01:15:59,530 And whereas through our FFA career, 152 01:15:59,930 --> 01:16:02,990 Misex has excelled in numerous career and leadership development events, 153 01:16:03,150 --> 01:16:07,090 earning first place in the Virginia Agricultural Issues Forum competition 154 01:16:07,440 --> 01:16:11,390 in 2025 before representing Virginia at the National FFA Convention, 155 01:16:11,830 --> 01:16:14,950 where she earned a bronze medal and later placing third in the Commonwealth 156 01:16:14,950 --> 01:16:18,350 in extemporaneous public speaking in 2026. 157 01:16:18,970 --> 01:16:22,850 And whereas Misex has maintained a 4.0 grade point average while participating 158 01:16:22,850 --> 01:16:26,570 in the National Honor Society, the Buddy Club, the Fellowship of Christian 159 01:16:26,570 --> 01:16:30,650 Athletes, and serving as President of the Louisa County 4-H Livestock Club, 160 01:16:30,790 --> 01:16:35,050 while also completing dual career and technical education pathways 161 01:16:35,050 --> 01:16:38,190 in veterinary science and firefighting in EMT. 162 01:16:38,870 --> 01:16:42,410 And whereas Miss Six is demonstrated an exceptional commitment to serving her 163 01:16:42,410 --> 01:16:46,030 community through her volunteer work with the Louisa County Volunteer Rescue Squad 164 01:16:46,030 --> 01:16:49,610 and the Mental Volunteer Fire Department, while also actively participating 165 01:16:49,610 --> 01:16:54,330 in the Louisa County forage labs.club and the annual Louisa County fair through her market 166 01:16:54,330 --> 01:17:00,450 lamb projects. And whereas Miss Hicks' election as Virginia FFA State reporter is a testament 167 01:17:00,450 --> 01:17:05,790 to her outstanding leadership, dedication, character and work ethic, bringing great pride 168 01:17:05,790 --> 01:17:10,290 to Louisa County High School, Louisa County Public Schools, the Louisa FFA chapter and the 169 01:17:10,290 --> 01:17:15,390 entire Louisa community. Now therefore be it resolved that Louisa County Board of Supervisors 170 01:17:15,390 --> 01:17:20,370 hereby recognizes and congratulates Ms. Lilly Hicks for her outstanding achievement in 171 01:17:20,370 --> 01:17:27,630 being elected the 100th Virginia FFA State Reporter and commends her for her exemplary 172 01:17:27,630 --> 01:17:32,530 leadership, academic excellence, commitment to agricultural education, and service to 173 01:17:32,530 --> 01:17:33,090 her community. 174 01:17:33,370 --> 01:17:34,250 Congratulations, Lilly. 175 01:17:35,110 --> 01:17:37,410 Chairman Adams, I would ask that you present this. 176 01:17:47,810 --> 01:17:49,350 Well, you know what I asked me to do this, don't you? 177 01:17:50,630 --> 01:17:56,870 45 years ago, I was state president of the FFA, and I was just thinking, as he read, I 178 01:17:56,870 --> 01:18:00,690 also was in extemporaneous public speaking contests, so we have that in common. 179 01:18:01,110 --> 01:18:05,170 Then he went to the 4.0 grade point average, but you lost me at that and let's down. 180 01:18:06,730 --> 01:18:12,530 I do want to congratulate you and your family, you're the second state officer we've had 181 01:18:12,530 --> 01:18:17,510 from Louisa County in the last several years, and Mr. Goodwin's daughter was the other, and 182 01:18:17,510 --> 01:18:19,670 And I told Mr. Goodwin, pardon? 183 01:18:19,890 --> 01:18:20,910 Don't forget, I'm Alexander. 184 01:18:21,710 --> 01:18:24,170 Oh, Emma, yeah, that's right, Emma Alexander said three. 185 01:18:24,690 --> 01:18:31,250 And I told Mr. Goodwin, when his daughter was elected to state office, and I told Savannah, 186 01:18:31,290 --> 01:18:35,170 I said, and I told Emma, I said, this will be a life-changing event. 187 01:18:36,090 --> 01:18:38,490 And I don't think any of them believed me when I told them that. 188 01:18:38,790 --> 01:18:43,290 At the end of their term, they all came to me and said, this was a life-changing event. 189 01:18:43,410 --> 01:18:47,030 It is a wonderful organization, and you should be very proud. 190 01:18:47,030 --> 01:18:52,530 I know the county is very proud I see the CTE directors here. I know your family is very proud 191 01:18:52,530 --> 01:18:56,370 It is an outstanding accomplishment and the board certainly wants to recognize 192 01:18:56,370 --> 01:19:02,070 We know that you will carry on Louise's name throughout the blue and gold the other thing that I'll warn you of 193 01:19:02,670 --> 01:19:04,630 So I have a jacket sort of like this 194 01:19:05,730 --> 01:19:07,210 It shrinks over the years 195 01:19:08,310 --> 01:19:12,110 Mine's hung in my closet when I put it in there at fit now it doesn't anymore 196 01:19:42,130 --> 01:19:45,970 Yeah, you're right, you're laughing at me, I know. 197 01:19:47,330 --> 01:19:47,990 It's tough. 198 01:19:51,130 --> 01:19:52,990 I believe now it gets really fun. 199 01:19:53,230 --> 01:19:55,610 Thank you. 200 01:20:08,500 --> 01:20:10,100 All right, next is public comment. 201 01:20:10,260 --> 01:20:12,000 I don't have any cards. 202 01:20:12,680 --> 01:20:14,680 Is there anyone here that would wish to address the board 203 01:20:14,680 --> 01:20:15,720 down public comment period? 204 01:20:18,340 --> 01:20:20,680 Seeing none, we'll move on to information and discussion items. 205 01:20:21,580 --> 01:20:25,040 The first is a discussion on Verizon Communications Network. 206 01:20:25,720 --> 01:20:26,280 Mr. Goodwin. 207 01:20:27,000 --> 01:20:32,700 Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, the members of the board, a number of our citizens in the county of Louisiana itself actually got a letter 208 01:20:33,260 --> 01:20:36,240 dated August the 7th from Verizon, notifying 209 01:20:36,240 --> 01:20:39,020 Notifying citizens in that case that they would be 210 01:20:40,000 --> 01:20:42,700 Pending approval from the FCC spooling down 211 01:20:42,700 --> 01:20:48,720 Continuing maintenance and operation of what's called their plain old telephone system or pots for short 212 01:20:50,240 --> 01:20:53,420 We followed up with Verizon on this. I think a number of citizens got it 213 01:20:53,420 --> 01:20:58,360 that we are not the only locality in which Verizon has sent out letters like this. 214 01:20:58,420 --> 01:21:04,220 I believe Verizon is one of the initial providers in the state that is making this communication. 215 01:21:04,660 --> 01:21:11,540 And in any rate, pending, again, FCC approval after October the 23rd, 216 01:21:11,780 --> 01:21:14,920 Verizon will be able to discontinue that traditional copper service. 217 01:21:15,140 --> 01:21:22,260 Now, when I followed up with one of Verizon's representatives, he stated that copper would 218 01:21:22,260 --> 01:21:26,220 would remain in place unless there is a viable alternative and those viable alternatives 219 01:21:26,220 --> 01:21:30,460 could include wireless coverage through Verizon and Verizon Fiber, which I don't think exists 220 01:21:30,460 --> 01:21:34,740 in many cases in the county or approved other Fiber in the community. 221 01:21:35,700 --> 01:21:40,060 And then Verizon's eye is the copper needs to be replaced because of its age and because 222 01:21:40,060 --> 01:21:40,740 of its reliability. 223 01:21:41,500 --> 01:21:50,020 I think the concern that citizens would have would be, am I going to have a comparable means 224 01:21:50,020 --> 01:21:54,900 means to contact 911 or to communicate outside in the case of an emergency. 225 01:21:55,560 --> 01:22:00,520 If you're familiar with copper, it can operate in situations where electricity is down to 226 01:22:00,520 --> 01:22:04,800 the home because copper I believe carries its own ability to communicate outside of the 227 01:22:04,800 --> 01:22:05,540 electrical connection. 228 01:22:07,040 --> 01:22:12,760 So Verizon apparently has options that they would be willing to work with people on. 229 01:22:13,580 --> 01:22:17,800 And their representative's words to me, this will be a very slow process that will take 230 01:22:17,800 --> 01:22:21,700 place over the course of many years, but that they do intend to spool down support for 231 01:22:21,700 --> 01:22:23,020 that system as we move forward. 232 01:22:23,740 --> 01:22:28,280 I've seen some other news articles regarding other localities that have similar concerns 233 01:22:28,280 --> 01:22:34,160 that we have, just making sure that people are able to, again, contact 911 if they need 234 01:22:34,160 --> 01:22:38,980 to, so we will continue to very carefully monitor the situation, but the FCC's consideration 235 01:22:38,980 --> 01:22:40,700 of this will be relatively quickly. 236 01:22:43,790 --> 01:22:45,090 Any questions from Mr. Governor? 237 01:22:46,390 --> 01:22:50,170 Well, I can verify that it's not just Louise Accounting, my mother-in-law who lives in 238 01:22:50,170 --> 01:22:56,490 Poliske got the same letter, called my wife, she was in a panic about it, but she has 239 01:22:56,490 --> 01:22:59,610 other options as well, so it's hard to justify this. 240 01:22:59,770 --> 01:23:01,650 I think it's just a changing world. 241 01:23:03,350 --> 01:23:06,830 And as he said, the old, we're bringing in the new, unfortunately. 242 01:23:08,410 --> 01:23:12,170 The next is a discussion on electronic science. 243 01:23:12,630 --> 01:23:16,950 Will you ask this to be on the agenda, and then I think if we have any questions, we'll 244 01:23:16,950 --> 01:23:17,350 go to you. 245 01:23:18,150 --> 01:23:25,130 So, we asked the Planning Commission to consider this just as a changing of the times 246 01:23:25,130 --> 01:23:26,450 getting rid of copper. 247 01:23:28,870 --> 01:23:33,590 Phone lines is an issue, you know, our electronic science, something new in the future. 248 01:23:34,830 --> 01:23:39,030 And I asked from the aspect, did we make a mistake and put this ordinance in place? 249 01:23:40,770 --> 01:23:46,310 And the two things, number one, the biggest issue I think is the backlighting of the sign 250 01:23:46,850 --> 01:23:52,390 in the whites and the blues and just blairs and if you have dark background and just some 251 01:23:52,390 --> 01:23:56,110 white lettering, I think it tends to not be offensive or obtrusive. 252 01:23:57,110 --> 01:24:01,170 Asked to plan a commission to reconsider this and hear this, and they refused. 253 01:24:01,170 --> 01:24:04,390 So I'd like to know what our positions are and what we can do. 254 01:24:05,770 --> 01:24:08,870 They did write a memo back that should have been in your board pack. 255 01:24:08,950 --> 01:24:10,030 I'm going to read it here. 256 01:24:10,370 --> 01:24:13,210 It's at your desk as well, but I'm going to read it since it wasn't in the packet. 257 01:24:13,370 --> 01:24:19,970 So this is a memo addressed to the Louisiana Board of Supervisors from staff on behalf of the planning commission. 258 01:24:20,650 --> 01:24:30,930 And it reads as follows at the July 6th, 2026 meeting the Board of Supervisors requested the planning commission to review the signed regulations and to determine if the regulations for electronic message signs. 259 01:24:30,930 --> 01:24:36,090 should be reevaluated specifically as it relates to the zoning districts in which these signs are permitted. 260 01:24:36,670 --> 01:24:48,130 At their August 13th, 2026 work session, the Planning Commission discussed whether there was a need to reevaluate amendments adopted in 2025 related to electronic message signs and where they are permitted in the county. 261 01:24:48,610 --> 01:25:00,910 It was the consensus of the Planning Commission members present to report to the board that no further evaluation of electronic message signs was warranted to allow to allow the additional proliferation of electronic message signs. 262 01:25:00,910 --> 01:25:05,310 message signs throughout the county would not support the goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, 263 01:25:05,530 --> 01:25:07,770 including maintaining the rural character of the county. 264 01:25:08,190 --> 01:25:11,330 In addition, a lot of time, research, and discussion went into the amendments forward 265 01:25:11,330 --> 01:25:14,130 and in 2025, which were ultimately adopted by the board. 266 01:25:14,610 --> 01:25:19,670 Well, specifically, I was talking specifically about churches that are not in the growth overlay 267 01:25:20,190 --> 01:25:27,550 districts that are specifically in the A1 and A2 districts, and I would like to know if we 268 01:25:27,550 --> 01:25:31,550 We have the ability just to bypass the planning commission and bring that straight to the board for consideration. 269 01:25:31,990 --> 01:25:32,290 I 270 01:25:34,920 --> 01:25:38,960 was on the opinion that you wanted the planning commission to go back. 271 01:25:39,380 --> 01:25:47,200 I would love to compel them to hear it, but we say to them and they've rebuffed us, said no. 272 01:25:47,760 --> 01:25:49,400 Okay, well, the normal procedure- 273 01:25:49,400 --> 01:25:51,100 Okay, does it go speak to your planning commission? 274 01:25:51,980 --> 01:25:59,440 Well, the normal procedure is that if they hold a meeting that in a work session and 275 01:25:59,440 --> 01:26:06,300 And you referred a matter during a work session that they're supposed to hold a formal meeting and have a vote. 276 01:26:07,680 --> 01:26:11,200 Since they didn't, do we have an option just to address it? 277 01:26:11,460 --> 01:26:13,200 If the boards have desires, I don't even know. 278 01:26:13,340 --> 01:26:14,220 That'll be the next question. 279 01:26:15,500 --> 01:26:18,020 So you do not desire to go back to the Planning Commission? 280 01:26:18,640 --> 01:26:20,220 Well, I feel like we went to them and they said no. 281 01:26:20,420 --> 01:26:25,800 And they've circumvented what we've asked them to do and said no, we're not going to do it. 282 01:26:26,280 --> 01:26:27,840 Did I miss something? Is that accurate? 283 01:26:28,600 --> 01:26:36,320 Mr. Chairman, the way I read it was they didn't refuse to discuss it. 284 01:26:36,440 --> 01:26:40,840 They did what they said, they did not want to change it, the existing ordinance. 285 01:26:42,300 --> 01:26:45,340 I may be reading it differently, but that's what I get from it. 286 01:26:45,800 --> 01:26:49,520 Mr. Smith, would that then be their decision, so then? 287 01:26:49,780 --> 01:26:54,700 Well, that's the consensus they agreed upon at the work session. 288 01:26:54,700 --> 01:27:02,840 But then they're supposed to have a public meeting where they're supposed to have a public 289 01:27:02,840 --> 01:27:08,440 meeting to discuss it further and have a public hearing and a vote on it. 290 01:27:09,500 --> 01:27:11,620 Which are they planning on doing that? 291 01:27:12,740 --> 01:27:13,920 I don't know what they're planning on doing. 292 01:27:13,920 --> 01:27:15,300 I don't think they are. 293 01:27:15,560 --> 01:27:16,400 That's what I've been told. 294 01:27:18,980 --> 01:27:19,300 Mr. Prime. 295 01:27:19,300 --> 01:27:25,840 took it during the meeting that they looked at it and decided that they felt 296 01:27:25,840 --> 01:27:32,950 like they you know they spent quite a bit of time reviewing the audits and 297 01:27:32,950 --> 01:27:37,690 stuff and they come to the conclusion they didn't really think it 298 01:27:37,690 --> 01:27:43,210 warned a change and so to me that's their answer without a public 299 01:27:43,210 --> 01:27:48,970 Exactly. In other words, I would think that's sending it back to the boat. 300 01:27:51,650 --> 01:28:12,570 I don't think there's, I don't, I know in an ordinance change, he goes to the Planta Commission, but if they think they have looked at it and, you know, made their review the first time around, then I agree that they were very clear about their consensus on it. 301 01:28:12,570 --> 01:28:17,650 Of course, that's not a legal consensus in terms of because there was no public hearing, 302 01:28:17,650 --> 01:28:19,610 but that was their consensus at the time. 303 01:28:20,190 --> 01:28:26,370 So, if I understand what I was saying, that it would not have to go back through public 304 01:28:26,370 --> 01:28:30,770 hearing, but what you're saying is that it would have to actually go back through public 305 01:28:30,770 --> 01:28:30,790 hearing. 306 01:28:30,790 --> 01:28:35,630 I'm saying the proper procedure would be that it would go back to the planning commission 307 01:28:35,630 --> 01:28:37,230 for a public hearing. 308 01:28:37,770 --> 01:28:38,030 I got it. 309 01:28:38,030 --> 01:28:42,770 That is a proper procedure because if it's not, if that's a decision in the work session, 310 01:28:42,930 --> 01:28:47,450 you still have to have a final public hearing decision made on the matter. 311 01:28:48,070 --> 01:28:54,550 Well, specifically, I didn't ask them to review the sign regulation term if the electronic 312 01:28:54,550 --> 01:28:55,870 sign should be reevaluated. 313 01:28:56,450 --> 01:29:02,830 I asked them should be reevaluated in direct context of churches. 314 01:29:03,390 --> 01:29:05,610 Should churches be allowed to have electronic signs? 315 01:29:05,610 --> 01:29:09,370 That was, that was the question that I was, I was asking to tell him the best. 316 01:29:09,530 --> 01:29:11,990 Put it. You go ahead. Let's chill. 317 01:29:12,230 --> 01:29:16,570 Yes you go. Um, I don't know why we plan around with this thing. 318 01:29:17,170 --> 01:29:21,430 Um, it pretty, pretty easy. They voted up a down and come back to 319 01:29:21,430 --> 01:29:24,570 both of them. We do what we plan to do. It pretty, I mean, it pretty 320 01:29:24,570 --> 01:29:27,110 stuff won't, doesn't seem hard. You know, it's not that hard. 321 01:29:27,370 --> 01:29:30,710 So if they voted down, whatever, come back to us, uh, they make 322 01:29:30,710 --> 01:29:32,590 the, they're going to tell them to hold the public hearing. Yeah. 323 01:29:33,230 --> 01:29:36,270 Well, and I don't care how they feel about it, but vote up or down. 324 01:29:39,900 --> 01:29:40,380 Anybody? 325 01:29:41,060 --> 01:29:41,980 I've got a comment. 326 01:29:42,120 --> 01:29:42,620 I'm going to make better. 327 01:29:42,620 --> 01:29:43,160 Make it last. 328 01:29:43,440 --> 01:29:44,220 No, I agree. 329 01:29:44,360 --> 01:29:45,380 I agree with Mr. 330 01:29:45,820 --> 01:29:49,000 Well, I've got several comments. 331 01:29:51,280 --> 01:29:57,980 I agreed with Mr. Williams' initial request to ask the Planning Commission to look at a very 332 01:29:57,980 --> 01:29:59,140 narrow scope. 333 01:30:00,000 --> 01:30:29,980 Which is churches, outside of the growth area, nay, one and a two, that the, and I don't remember the church that those folks were from. Does anybody remember? Man, all of it. Yeah. He made a very good point that some of these small, rural churches, the membership is getting older. It's easier to change the sign electronically than it is to go out, especially in a winter time, or even when it's 100%. 334 01:30:29,980 --> 01:30:34,780 degrees, a couple things that I'd like to add, because I think it's worth looking at. 335 01:30:36,900 --> 01:30:42,860 But for me to consider it in a positive way, I think a couple things, it would have to 336 01:30:42,860 --> 01:30:50,320 be structured so that we would limit the lumens on the sign so that it doesn't sort of aircraft 337 01:30:50,320 --> 01:30:50,980 beacon. 338 01:30:51,540 --> 01:30:51,820 Yes. 339 01:30:52,140 --> 01:30:58,320 And I think we could even consider limiting the time frame of when the sign was lit, because 340 01:30:58,320 --> 01:31:03,760 Because the big issue is the night time pollution, light pollution. 341 01:31:04,420 --> 01:31:10,740 So if the sign could only be 8 to 8 or 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., or something like that, and 342 01:31:10,740 --> 01:31:14,980 it's not 24 hours a day, and I know that some of these things can be changed remotely, 343 01:31:14,980 --> 01:31:18,560 and that they can have a timer on them, and you can buy them that way. 344 01:31:20,320 --> 01:31:22,700 I would think those were things that are worth consideration. 345 01:31:22,700 --> 01:31:33,060 I would actually like to see, as Mr. Barnes said, the Planning Commission make a decision one way or another and send it back to the board, but that's my opinion. 346 01:31:33,520 --> 01:31:44,020 I absolutely agree with you, and I agree with Supervisor Barnes, because we already have electronic signs at churches, and we have grandfathered it in, and we're continuing to allow that. 347 01:31:45,760 --> 01:31:51,280 We have no mechanism in the ordinance to make an exception or to do anything. 348 01:31:51,520 --> 01:31:53,200 That's where the rub really comes in. 349 01:31:53,200 --> 01:31:53,960 Well, that's what I'm saying. 350 01:31:54,700 --> 01:31:57,540 The church is up by me that have those signs. 351 01:31:57,640 --> 01:31:58,160 Let me speak. 352 01:32:01,720 --> 01:32:04,060 We're not telling them they have to take their sign stand. 353 01:32:04,320 --> 01:32:08,500 So I don't know why we're telling other churches they can't put theirs up. 354 01:32:08,580 --> 01:32:13,400 If we're continuing, maybe that's the wrong terminology to allow churches 355 01:32:13,400 --> 01:32:18,260 is to have electronic signs. We didn't, we grandfathered churches in that had them and 356 01:32:18,260 --> 01:32:22,380 that are using them and that are older churches. So I agree with both of you. I think we need 357 01:32:22,380 --> 01:32:26,440 to compel our planning commission to go back through the process. 358 01:32:31,840 --> 01:32:38,980 The church, my all of it, I think, came to us initially. It wasn't so much the illumination 359 01:32:38,980 --> 01:32:45,940 of the sign as the fact that they can now have the ability to change the message on the 360 01:32:45,940 --> 01:32:50,100 sign without having to go out and manually do it. 361 01:32:50,220 --> 01:32:52,580 I think that was one of their big things. 362 01:32:52,680 --> 01:32:52,940 It was. 363 01:32:53,360 --> 01:33:02,900 And then the other aspect is now you can adjust the luminance on it and turn it down. 364 01:33:03,420 --> 01:33:12,190 So you could look at that part, but I think when the planning commission discussed it, I'm 365 01:33:12,190 --> 01:33:19,970 sure that that was, that didn't get into that depth. It was like, well, you know, we looked 366 01:33:19,970 --> 01:33:26,990 at it, we don't want bright signs all over the, throughout the county. So that's the 367 01:33:26,990 --> 01:33:31,770 reason they, well, I think they're exactly right. We don't want bright signs throughout 368 01:33:31,770 --> 01:33:35,570 the county. I don't want bright signs out of church. And, and the four church, which is 369 01:33:35,570 --> 01:33:42,090 under us, they put this white background up sometimes, and my office is third of mile 370 01:33:42,090 --> 01:33:49,490 away and it's like, yes, it is. But if you just change the background to black or a dark 371 01:33:49,490 --> 01:33:53,970 color with some nice white lettering in it and promote the message that you're trying 372 01:33:53,970 --> 01:33:59,330 to put out, here's the church, here's the service, not trying to, it's a whole different 373 01:33:59,330 --> 01:34:04,650 thing. And the only thing we're asking for them to consider in the A1A2 outside of the 374 01:34:04,650 --> 01:34:06,130 The growth area is churches. 375 01:34:06,450 --> 01:34:07,450 That's the only thing we ask to consider. 376 01:34:07,670 --> 01:34:08,210 Mr. Goodman. 377 01:34:08,870 --> 01:34:12,290 Mr. Chairman, staff is obviously happy to do whatever the board would like us to do, 378 01:34:12,490 --> 01:34:13,790 but may I make a suggestion? 379 01:34:14,230 --> 01:34:18,070 Maybe staff work with a board member, too, since it seems like we have very specific 380 01:34:18,070 --> 01:34:21,810 thoughts on what we want to see from this ordinance at the board level and the planning commission. 381 01:34:22,130 --> 01:34:22,770 I'd like that grant. 382 01:34:22,910 --> 01:34:24,710 It doesn't seem as warm to a change right now. 383 01:34:24,850 --> 01:34:29,670 Maybe we put a draft together and ask them specifically through a public hearing to Patricia's point 384 01:34:29,670 --> 01:34:30,850 to consider that draft. 385 01:34:30,850 --> 01:34:31,110 Yes. 386 01:34:31,790 --> 01:34:33,410 Anybody have any objection to that? 387 01:34:33,550 --> 01:34:33,750 No. 388 01:34:34,150 --> 01:34:35,410 Mr. McCarty. 389 01:34:35,830 --> 01:34:37,870 Mr. Chairman, I'm not for change in the ordinance. 390 01:34:38,190 --> 01:34:39,290 I'll just go ahead and say that now. 391 01:34:42,850 --> 01:34:45,450 Mr. Chairman, do you need a motion to have the comments ready? 392 01:34:45,790 --> 01:34:45,970 No, thanks. 393 01:34:46,090 --> 01:34:49,290 I think we can appoint myself and Mr. Williams. 394 01:34:49,750 --> 01:34:49,970 Okay. 395 01:34:50,130 --> 01:34:53,150 We're to work with staff and take something back. 396 01:34:53,850 --> 01:34:54,310 All right. 397 01:34:56,130 --> 01:34:59,290 Next is Supervisor Comments. 398 01:35:00,250 --> 01:35:00,670 Is it? 399 01:35:00,670 --> 01:35:03,210 Do we have any super advisory comments? 400 01:35:04,290 --> 01:35:05,190 It's German. 401 01:35:05,350 --> 01:35:05,670 Right there. 402 01:35:05,890 --> 01:35:06,250 Yes sir. 403 01:35:06,570 --> 01:35:06,790 Quick. 404 01:35:07,390 --> 01:35:08,330 I'll be quick. 405 01:35:08,690 --> 01:35:12,510 I want to thank Dominion Energy for their determination to push forward with measures, 406 01:35:12,890 --> 01:35:14,850 including a temporary traffic signal. 407 01:35:14,990 --> 01:35:20,710 I can tuck his spring's road and Haley Drive and Johnson Road. 408 01:35:21,070 --> 01:35:27,530 This is the intersection at the Lake Antechnology campus that has gotten very busy lately and 409 01:35:27,530 --> 01:35:31,850 And I also wanted to thank V.Dotts pays to approval of the permits associated with this 410 01:35:31,850 --> 01:35:32,130 light. 411 01:35:32,550 --> 01:35:40,330 Those two together changed the traffic trajectory there and that's not perfect, it's 412 01:35:40,330 --> 01:35:40,530 better. 413 01:35:41,310 --> 01:35:49,030 And that's what happens when we work with V.Dotts and a good neighbor like Dominion steps 414 01:35:49,030 --> 01:35:51,950 up and sets a safety standard, so good for them. 415 01:35:52,710 --> 01:35:56,350 I also wanted to publicly thank our Sheriff's Office and other first responders that worked 416 01:35:56,350 --> 01:36:01,310 very hard Monday night to keep Cuckoo District roads safe as well as roads around the 417 01:36:01,310 --> 01:36:01,710 Weasel County. 418 01:36:01,890 --> 01:36:06,350 That was a terrible storm that came through Monday night and if you were out for whatever 419 01:36:06,350 --> 01:36:11,810 reason driving, a lot of our people were out cutting trees, making sure you didn't run 420 01:36:11,810 --> 01:36:15,270 into a tree that they couldn't get down as well as keeping away from parolins. 421 01:36:15,550 --> 01:36:16,170 So good for them. 422 01:36:16,910 --> 01:36:17,450 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 423 01:36:18,430 --> 01:36:19,070 Anyone else? 424 01:36:19,070 --> 01:36:19,930 I 425 01:36:22,970 --> 01:36:32,390 have one thing that I want to add is three years ago this board recognized Mrs. Francis 426 01:36:32,390 --> 01:36:41,470 Byers at the very young age of 108 years old. Mrs. Byers passed away yesterday at 111 years 427 01:36:41,470 --> 01:36:49,850 old. She was the 18th oldest person in the world and she was a lifelong resident of Louisa 428 01:36:49,850 --> 01:36:55,990 a county. And I spoke with her son, Dan, who all of you know, one of the things that 429 01:36:55,990 --> 01:37:01,270 was interesting, she's one of the few people that actually had her birth certificate 430 01:37:01,270 --> 01:37:07,990 that could document that was her actual age. So I think it was you, Mr. Goodman, we were 431 01:37:07,990 --> 01:37:15,950 talking today. Just imagine what she saw, not just in this county, but in the world. 432 01:37:19,050 --> 01:37:19,570 Some 433 01:37:19,570 --> 01:37:28,270 111 years, held Bible study at her home, was active well up into nearly her last days. 434 01:37:28,670 --> 01:37:33,670 So what a remarkable woman, what a remarkable person for the buyer's family to have for 435 01:37:33,670 --> 01:37:34,590 111 years. 436 01:37:34,730 --> 01:37:40,110 And I know that this board expresses our sympathies to the buyer's family on the loss of the 437 01:37:40,110 --> 01:37:41,690 matriarch of their family. 438 01:37:42,150 --> 01:37:45,310 So I just wanted to mention that. 439 01:37:45,310 --> 01:37:47,850 Next is committee reports. 440 01:37:53,910 --> 01:37:58,430 Briefly, lack the committee met August 27th. 441 01:37:58,830 --> 01:38:02,030 At this meeting was noted by a Spots of Vainia representative. 442 01:38:02,730 --> 01:38:05,310 Luisa County was doing exemplary job, 443 01:38:05,830 --> 01:38:08,430 attending to Lake Anna, buoyed management, 444 01:38:08,810 --> 01:38:10,570 as well as aquatic weed management. 445 01:38:11,490 --> 01:38:16,550 And this representative from Spots of Vainia encouraged her fellow supervisors to take note. 446 01:38:17,990 --> 01:38:23,110 So, Hydrill Management efforts on the main lake have been completed for the year, so that's done. 447 01:38:23,750 --> 01:38:28,350 Also, I'm the spoke in my Supervisor comment, Storm was Friday, not Monday. 448 01:38:28,730 --> 01:38:29,410 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 449 01:38:29,990 --> 01:38:30,230 All right. 450 01:38:31,110 --> 01:38:32,450 Any other committee reports? 451 01:38:32,670 --> 01:38:33,010 Right here. 452 01:38:33,450 --> 01:38:33,830 Yes, ma'am. 453 01:38:34,070 --> 01:38:35,910 The Flavanna Housing Foundation. 454 01:38:36,210 --> 01:38:37,590 Just want to give a shout out to them. 455 01:38:37,590 --> 01:38:41,450 They're doing a phenomenal job with building our project on 22. 456 01:38:42,350 --> 01:38:46,990 Ms. Highland is here tonight, we're going to talk with them a little bit more, but just 457 01:38:47,630 --> 01:38:53,350 they had their recent board meeting and I have to say I'm pretty proud of the efforts 458 01:38:53,350 --> 01:38:58,630 that our board has put forth and put forward to the Housing Foundation. 459 01:38:59,210 --> 01:39:04,150 There's some other counties that need a little bit of help, but we're leading the way there. 460 01:39:05,010 --> 01:39:09,010 So anyway, I'm very proud in thanking you all for supporting her. 461 01:39:10,110 --> 01:39:10,930 Anyone else? 462 01:39:11,330 --> 01:39:11,610 Right. 463 01:39:11,850 --> 01:39:12,810 Board appointments, Mr. Williams. 464 01:39:13,670 --> 01:39:18,050 Mr. Chairman, a move with a point, Mr. Noah Hillstrom, to the Northern Virginia emergency 465 01:39:18,050 --> 01:39:25,270 response system for three-year term, and Ms. Dana Reset to the Regentate Community Service 466 01:39:25,270 --> 01:39:26,550 Board for three-year term. 467 01:39:27,010 --> 01:39:27,170 Second. 468 01:39:27,810 --> 01:39:28,610 I'm proud to move it. 469 01:39:28,690 --> 01:39:30,810 And secondly, we make these two appointments any discussion. 470 01:39:31,230 --> 01:39:33,230 All those in favor, signify by saying aye. 471 01:39:33,430 --> 01:39:33,750 Aye. 472 01:39:33,970 --> 01:39:34,390 Any opposed? 473 01:39:34,710 --> 01:39:35,770 Motion passes unanimously. 474 01:39:35,770 --> 01:39:36,010 Obviously. 475 01:39:36,630 --> 01:39:38,690 Next is the County Administrators Report. 476 01:39:39,130 --> 01:39:39,530 Yes, sir. 477 01:39:39,570 --> 01:39:40,810 Mr. Chairman, the members of the board. 478 01:39:41,150 --> 01:39:44,750 A lot of information in the County Administrators Report this month, a lot of communications. 479 01:39:45,350 --> 01:39:49,250 Your monthly reports for July and some of early August are in there. 480 01:39:49,750 --> 01:39:54,250 I just do want to note that there will be a boat christening for the new station eight. 481 01:39:55,030 --> 01:39:58,970 Both that will be on September the 16th from 3 to 6 p.m. at the new bridge docks. 482 01:39:59,930 --> 01:40:04,230 There's a clean report from the state after their most recent visit to our animal shelter, 483 01:40:04,230 --> 01:40:14,630 which is always good, information in there from the Department of Historic Resources regarding the potential inclusion of Goldmine Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places. 484 01:40:15,230 --> 01:40:21,910 There's a modern modification request at the Northeast Creek Technology Park based on some more detailed engineering. 485 01:40:21,990 --> 01:40:32,830 It added 61 linear feet of impacts, update on the progress of vadi expenditures not only in Louisiana but throughout the region with regard to fiber placement. 486 01:40:33,930 --> 01:40:42,710 And this just ended not on the report, but the state's tourism office just came out with their updated annual report on tourism statistics for 2025. 487 01:40:42,730 --> 01:40:48,170 So that was last year, but direct spending in Louisiana County was up 12.5%. 488 01:40:48,170 --> 01:41:00,190 And I think we were the third highest change in the state. So kudos to Miss King, Mr. Smith, all the folks who support tourism in this county just continue to do an amazing job. 489 01:41:00,190 --> 01:41:06,110 I'm so very excited about that and the fall festival is on October the 10th it'll be here on Main Street and at the Louise County Fairgrounds 490 01:41:06,110 --> 01:41:10,830 That concludes my prepared remarks. Happy to answer any questions you may have. Only questions from Mr. Goodman. 491 01:41:11,630 --> 01:41:12,170 Thank you, sir. 492 01:41:13,070 --> 01:41:19,350 Next, we have three public hearings. The first is an ordinance to amend Louise County Code Chapter 70 493 01:41:20,170 --> 01:41:27,990 Article 12 transient occupancy tax section 70 dash 269 so forth and so on. I'm going to read all those 494 01:41:27,990 --> 01:41:29,170 Miss Fletcher 495 01:41:29,170 --> 01:41:30,130 Mr. 496 01:41:36,730 --> 01:41:43,250 Chairman and members of the board, correct me if I'm wrong, most of the sections were 497 01:41:43,250 --> 01:41:49,330 just kind of clearing up definition and giving a little more information to our ordinance 498 01:41:49,330 --> 01:41:51,350 was kind of vague prior to. 499 01:41:52,110 --> 01:42:01,710 The one change is in the reports and remittances, currently if you are a property owner and you 500 01:42:10,550 --> 01:42:17,990 You still have to submit a monthly remittance with those calculations of tax with no money. 501 01:42:18,730 --> 01:42:24,450 I am requesting a change that going forward, we have an annual form that they file. 502 01:42:24,450 --> 01:42:45,490 If they're just doing Airbnb or no direct rentals, they can follow one time form annually saying that they're only doing those accommodations and not have to file up monthly remittance every month just with calculations. 503 01:42:46,350 --> 01:42:57,070 We previously had asked that because Airbnb would not provide us with who they're paying on behalf of and the amount of tax they're paying, they would just sent us to check. 504 01:42:57,790 --> 01:43:07,790 Now they have started sending us the information on who was for the dress, how much they're paying so we have that checks and balance. 505 01:43:07,790 --> 01:43:14,350 We've compared that to the remittance from the property owners and they are coming in matching. 506 01:43:14,850 --> 01:43:25,870 It's also helped to clear up with Potsyvania Orange County of addresses they may have been paying to us that don't belong to us and vice versa to other counties. 507 01:43:26,630 --> 01:43:31,290 So the biggest change is just that everybody would be sent a form annually. 508 01:43:32,090 --> 01:43:41,110 The form would have two sections if you're just doing accommodations, no direct, you would sign that, check it, send it back, you're done for the year. 509 01:43:41,690 --> 01:43:50,590 If you're still doing direct rentals, it's a section where you agreed to still file a post, ring sentences monthly or whatever months you have the direct rentals. 510 01:43:51,370 --> 01:43:53,370 I'm happy to answer any questions. 511 01:43:54,550 --> 01:43:56,610 Does anybody have any questions for the commission? 512 01:44:00,330 --> 01:44:03,210 I just want to make sure I'm perfectly clear on this. 513 01:44:03,390 --> 01:44:11,210 Someone who does not use a management agency who is doing the rental directly themselves will still have to report to our county monthly. 514 01:44:11,590 --> 01:44:11,890 Exactly. 515 01:44:12,530 --> 01:44:25,450 The only change is if somebody is paying on their behalf, they don't have to do a form for what the accommodation facility is paying on their behalf for. 516 01:44:29,420 --> 01:44:38,100 Isn't part of this prompted commissioner that you used to get from, I'll just pick one, 517 01:44:38,360 --> 01:44:43,180 Furbo, Airbnb, just a big check with no breakdown. 518 01:44:43,540 --> 01:44:44,120 No, nothing. 519 01:44:44,480 --> 01:44:50,600 So now they're providing the breakdown and this is bringing the ordinance in line. 520 01:44:50,600 --> 01:44:56,380 And just bringing it up to date so that people who do not have any direct filing do not have 521 01:44:56,380 --> 01:44:57,800 to file a form every month. 522 01:44:57,800 --> 01:44:59,980 So we'll continue to collect transit of... 523 01:45:00,000 --> 01:45:29,980 It's not changing anything with the collections, it's just to leave eating the property owner who has collected no money on their behalf, not to have to do a reputant form. And just for a little bit more clarification in case anybody finds this riveting that your office is to one who's responsible for doing that billing and that collection. Correct. And this is your suggestion to just clean up the code. Just exactly. Yes, sir. 524 01:45:32,340 --> 01:45:33,240 Thank you, ma'am. 525 01:45:33,840 --> 01:45:40,640 So I'll open the public hearing. Is there anyone that would wish to address the board on this public hearing and this ordinance change? 526 01:45:41,980 --> 01:45:46,140 All right. Seeing none, I'll close the public hearing and bring it back to the board. What's your move? 527 01:45:47,140 --> 01:45:52,120 And properly moved in second that we approve this ordinance change. All those in favor signify by saying aye. 528 01:45:52,260 --> 01:45:52,440 Aye. 529 01:45:52,760 --> 01:45:54,780 Any opposed motion passes unanimously. 530 01:45:54,780 --> 01:46:01,560 Next is an ordinance to amend Louisa County Chapter 70 Taxation Article 8, 531 01:46:02,300 --> 01:46:07,200 exemptions from property tax for non-profit section 70-232, 532 01:46:07,560 --> 01:46:09,700 the Fluvanta Louisa Housing Foundation. 533 01:46:10,180 --> 01:46:11,720 Mr. Smith, how do you move? 534 01:46:15,550 --> 01:46:15,910 Mr. Smith. 535 01:46:17,980 --> 01:46:23,840 Mr. Chairman and Supervisors, this is a proposed amendment that will amend Chapter 70-732, 536 01:46:23,840 --> 01:46:29,780 title of Louvanna Louisa housing foundation and to exempt from real property taxation 537 01:46:29,780 --> 01:46:37,180 one parcel and that parcel is being used for charitable purposes and also the 538 01:46:37,180 --> 01:46:42,160 requirements of the 501c3 are met. And so that's pretty much it here for any 539 01:46:42,160 --> 01:46:45,300 questions. Let me. Yes, sir. 540 01:46:46,340 --> 01:46:51,560 Mr. Williams. So you're just adding a section to the existing ordinances over 541 01:46:51,560 --> 01:46:54,080 It's adding one parcel to the existing section in this. 542 01:46:54,320 --> 01:47:01,300 So, our code specifically lists, I'm just, I'm just, well, it specifically looks like 543 01:47:01,300 --> 01:47:03,340 to raise the station, battlefield, boys, guys from America. 544 01:47:04,280 --> 01:47:07,560 It's gas, it's by parcel numbers. 545 01:47:07,920 --> 01:47:10,780 But it's, it's specifically called out in our code. 546 01:47:11,160 --> 01:47:15,340 So you can't just start a non-profit puts on men, it has to be added to that. 547 01:47:15,520 --> 01:47:19,580 It's not the fact that they're just a non-profit, they have to come, they have to 548 01:47:19,580 --> 01:47:24,380 We plead the case of what they're doing, and the force advice has to accept that. 549 01:47:24,860 --> 01:47:25,220 That's correct. 550 01:47:25,460 --> 01:47:26,080 I was getting clarification. 551 01:47:26,440 --> 01:47:26,580 Good. 552 01:47:28,620 --> 01:47:30,820 Is there any reason why we can't? 553 01:47:31,480 --> 01:47:37,140 Is there any reason why we can't tax exempt all of their property's future, and now why we keep- 554 01:47:37,140 --> 01:47:41,440 Because we keep coming back for each property, I know lots of paperwork has to get filed. 555 01:47:41,600 --> 01:47:42,880 There's no blanket policy. 556 01:47:42,880 --> 01:47:54,480 If you have property that are not completed or in different stages of completion, and those we do not, you have tacked the status. 557 01:47:55,640 --> 01:48:00,600 So properties which are being rehabbed, we don't give tax exempt status on. 558 01:48:04,620 --> 01:48:10,560 So we can't, they have to keep coming back for each individual property and filing the paperwork. 559 01:48:11,240 --> 01:48:11,840 Which 560 01:48:36,840 --> 01:48:38,260 is after completion of the project. 561 01:48:44,800 --> 01:48:49,040 And they're not paying on the vacant land, is that right? 562 01:48:49,900 --> 01:48:55,180 So, and they really don't charge the tax until the CO is in place. 563 01:48:56,000 --> 01:48:59,700 And if that gets timed right, they still don't get taxed. 564 01:49:00,000 --> 01:49:02,620 Okay, so I just want to be, I want to pay in a clear picture. 565 01:49:02,920 --> 01:49:04,320 We're not taxing them in the meantime. 566 01:49:04,620 --> 01:49:08,900 It's a process, and if we change the process, then you have to change it for 567 01:49:08,900 --> 01:49:11,080 everybody, and that becomes the mess. 568 01:49:29,660 --> 01:49:44,540 I don't know where I saw it, but what's the amount of tax revenue that we're talking 569 01:49:44,540 --> 01:49:45,320 about here? 570 01:49:52,400 --> 01:50:00,020 That's a loss of tax revenue to the county to the housing foundation, it's found revenue 571 01:50:00,460 --> 01:50:04,280 that they can, and maybe you're going to speak in a minute, but they can put back into 572 01:50:04,280 --> 01:50:06,000 their operation on what they do, correct? 573 01:50:06,460 --> 01:50:06,900 Okay. 574 01:50:07,460 --> 01:50:08,900 I just wanted to clarify that. 575 01:50:13,280 --> 01:50:16,980 Open the public hearing, is there anyone here that would wish to address the board on 576 01:50:16,980 --> 01:50:17,740 from this public hearing. 577 01:50:20,860 --> 01:50:22,600 Seeing none, I'll close the public hearing. 578 01:50:22,760 --> 01:50:22,840 Great. 579 01:50:26,190 --> 01:50:26,630 Motion. 580 01:50:26,910 --> 01:50:27,290 Second. 581 01:50:27,650 --> 01:50:28,990 This is you, I was breathing. 582 01:50:29,670 --> 01:50:34,930 All right, it's been promptly moved and seconded that we approve this ordinance to amend the Weasley County Code Chapter 70. 583 01:50:35,370 --> 01:50:37,470 All those in favor signify by saying aye. 584 01:50:37,670 --> 01:50:37,870 Aye. 585 01:50:38,270 --> 01:50:38,790 Any opposed? 586 01:50:39,830 --> 01:50:40,970 Motion passes unanimously. 587 01:50:41,510 --> 01:50:41,710 All right. 588 01:50:42,930 --> 01:50:49,070 Next is a resolution to approve or deny rezoning application, REC 2026-03. 589 01:50:49,070 --> 01:50:53,590 Three, Matthew Bird, Apigot, Wayne Orbert, Trustee, Mr. Eggland. 590 01:50:54,450 --> 01:51:05,410 Airman, members of the Board of Supervisors before you tonight is a request to resound three acres from Agricultural A2 Growth Area Overlay District to General Commercial C2 Growth Area Overlay District. 591 01:51:06,110 --> 01:51:12,810 The parcel is located just south of the intersection of Zachary Taylor Highway Route 522 and Newbridge Road Route 208. 592 01:51:12,810 --> 01:51:18,570 The property is further identified as parcel ID 28-109 and the mineral election district. 593 01:51:18,850 --> 01:51:30,970 The 1969 Historical Zoning Map shows that both the parcel, both the subject parcel in the surrounding area were originally zone active cultural since that time the subject parcel has still retained its original zoning classification. 594 01:51:31,970 --> 01:51:39,150 The 2040 Luisa County Comprehensive Plan's future land use map designates this parcel as mixed use in the lake and a growth area. 595 01:51:39,390 --> 01:51:48,250 Staff believes the proposed rezoning would align with the surrounding areas mixed use character and prizes of mainly commercial developments in some agricultural parcels. 596 01:51:48,670 --> 01:51:57,250 Furthermore, the proposal supports the 2040 comprehensive plan's objective of quote broadening the county's tax phase through the establishment of new businesses end quote. 597 01:51:57,250 --> 01:52:08,750 On a broader scale, the parcel is situated between three major projects, the Commercial Gateway Project to the west, the plan needed development of where it's crossroads to the south, and the cut along resort development to the east. 598 01:52:09,610 --> 01:52:20,470 The Louis the County Public Facilities Plan adopted as an amendment to the 2040 Conference of Plan allows the county the ability to identify impacts of proposed development and offers a means to consider proposed mitigation. 599 01:52:20,470 --> 01:52:24,870 Staff has provided analysis of this Resonant Request and the staff report. 600 01:52:25,390 --> 01:52:32,110 The applicant is voluntarily offered out uses as part of their application in an effort to mitigate impacts on public services. 601 01:52:32,590 --> 01:52:35,430 The applicant's proper statement is included as enclosure B. 602 01:52:36,710 --> 01:52:42,330 The applicant intends to use the existing structures as office or retail spaces on the property. 603 01:52:43,110 --> 01:52:48,110 A neighborhood meeting was held for the rezoning on July 8th, which no members of the public attended. 604 01:52:48,110 --> 01:52:52,050 that the planning commission meeting for this rezoning was held on August 13th. 605 01:52:52,050 --> 01:52:58,010 The commission voted five to zero to recommend approval of the rezoning to the Board of Supervisors with proffers. 606 01:52:58,210 --> 01:53:00,950 This concludes staff's report and the applicant's here to give you a presentation. 607 01:53:05,590 --> 01:53:08,630 Okay, any questions from Mr. Regan to 608 01:53:11,260 --> 01:53:12,160 the applicant is present? 609 01:53:12,580 --> 01:53:12,700 Correct. 610 01:53:18,360 --> 01:53:18,820 Come up, sir. 611 01:53:25,680 --> 01:53:32,540 My name is Matthew Bird, I'm the applicant and the cousin of the property owner, Wayne Bird. 612 01:53:34,960 --> 01:53:36,040 Do you have a presentation? 613 01:53:36,780 --> 01:53:36,940 No. 614 01:53:37,100 --> 01:53:38,180 I thought you had a presentation. 615 01:53:39,180 --> 01:53:39,320 No. 616 01:53:39,900 --> 01:53:41,440 Just didn't know if you had any questions. 617 01:53:43,300 --> 01:53:46,520 In this case, as a district supervisor for that area, 618 01:53:46,820 --> 01:53:47,820 that's a great presentation. 619 01:53:48,000 --> 01:53:49,080 That's exactly the right way. 620 01:53:50,020 --> 01:53:50,240 All right. 621 01:53:50,500 --> 01:53:51,020 Thank you, sir. 622 01:53:51,220 --> 01:53:51,340 All right. 623 01:53:52,540 --> 01:53:54,080 So open to public hearing. 624 01:53:54,200 --> 01:53:57,380 Is there anyone that would wish to address the board on this public hearing? 625 01:53:59,550 --> 01:54:01,750 Seeing none, I'll bring it back to the board. 626 01:54:01,950 --> 01:54:02,290 Mr. Williams. 627 01:54:02,610 --> 01:54:02,890 Move it. 628 01:54:03,650 --> 01:54:10,810 In property moved in a second that we approved this application for rezoning all those in favor signify by saying aye 629 01:54:10,810 --> 01:54:14,350 Any opposed motion passes unanimously mr. Burns 630 01:54:16,680 --> 01:54:22,920 In property moved in second that we adjourn all those in favor signify by saying aye any opposed meeting adjourn