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Architecture and engineering: The board selected Antares Design of Richmond to provide architecture-and-engineering services, including a space study and evaluation, for the county’s proposed new administration and social-services building and for renovation of existing county buildings. County staff said Antares submitted a nonbinding estimate of $136,295 for the space study. The board authorized the county administrator to execute contracts, subject to legal review. Motion to approve the contract was made by Supervisor O’Brien and seconded by Supervisor Goodall; the chair recorded the vote in favor.

Food and beverage tax: Under Virginia law localities may now impose a local meals or food-and-beverage tax by ordinance, and county staff presented an analysis estimating a Fluvanna meals tax could generate about $300,000–$600,000 depending on the rate. The board voted to advertise a proposed ordinance setting the maximum local rate at 6% and designating 3 percentage points of that 6% (i.e., half the revenue) for school construction. The board set a public hearing to allow public comment; staff will advertise the hearing date and finalize ordinance language. Supervisor Hyde made the motion; the board approved it.

Lease for social services partner: The board approved a formal five-year lease with the Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) for space under the Carrysbrook Complex gym for a thrift store, food pantry and related services, at no rent charge. The lease includes standard utility allocations and a five-year automatic renewal. Motion to approve the lease was made by Supervisor Hyde and seconded by Supervisor Boot; the board voted in favor.

Zoning text amendment: The board approved an amendment (ZTA 24-07) clarifying options for how inoperable vehicles may be “shielded and screened from view,” including placement inside a fully enclosed building, a solid opaque fence or use of a fitted vehicle cover. The planning commission had recommended approval and the board adopted the change after a public hearing.

Legislative resolutions: The board adopted two resolutions opposing several bills pending in the General Assembly. One resolution opposes House Bill 2126 and Senate Bill 1190, which would create a Virginia Energy Facility Review Board and require a locality to adopt model language and accept the board’s opinion in utility-scale energy siting cases. The second resolution opposes House Bill 2438 and Senate Bill 1114; the board said those measures would reduce local land-use authority by requiring siting of large-scale solar on designated land uses and imposing narrower setback rules than the county’s current supplemental regulations.

Other votes: The board approved an ordinance amendment regarding rental-property screening, adopted its consent agenda, and authorized a deed-of-easement and a utility-agreement with a private property owner following a closed session.

Why this matters: The A&E contract moves the county closer to a combined administration and social-services facility design phase. The decision to advertise a meals tax ordinance gives the public a formal opportunity to comment on a new local revenue source and the board a mechanism to earmark funds for school construction. Zoning changes and the resolutions reflect local concern about state pre-emption or narrower standards for energy projects.

Votes at a glance:
- Approve A&E contract (Antares Design) for space study: mover O’Brien; second Goodall; outcome: approved (recorded aye votes).
- Advertise food-and-beverage tax ordinance (max 6%); earmark 3% for school construction: mover Hyde; second Brian; outcome: approved (board authorized public hearing and ordinance advertisement).
- Approve lease with Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) for Carrysbrook space (5 years, automatic 5-year renewal; no rent): mover Hyde; second Boot; outcome: approved.
- Approve zoning text amendment ETA 24-07 (shield/screen language for inoperable vehicles): outcome: approved after public hearing.
- Adopt resolutions opposing HB 2126/SB 1190 and HB 2438/SB 1114: outcomes: both adopted.
- Approve deed of easement and utility-agreement with Macon Properties LLC: outcome: approved (authorized county administrator to execute, subject to form review).

Next steps: Staff will advertise the meals-tax public hearing, post ordinance language and provide outreach to food-service merchants; the A&E firm will proceed with the space study and design contract work if project agreements are approved at future meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fluvanna County BOS Jan 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the Jan. 22 meeting the board approved an architecture-and-engineering contract for a new administration and social-services building, authorized advertising a food-and-beverage tax ordinance (6% rate, with 3% earmarked for school construction), approved a tenant lease at Carrysbrook and passed zoning and legislative-opposition resolutions.","taxTitle","Fluvanna County, Virginia","taxId",30974,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6375810,"County property reassessment likely to raise many residential values, appraiser tells supervisors",756,3812000,4568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2140799-f26c6abb3fb434d677bd9ef98ca97731&start=3812&end=4568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2140799-f26c6abb3fb434d677bd9ef98ca97731/thumbnail_3812000.jpg","/articles/6375810/Fluvanna-County/Virginia/County-property-reassessment-likely-to-raise-many-residential-values-appraiser-tells-supervisors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6375810-5eb49691f3a03a34f21dc0b84be7a4ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204840&Signature=F9w63Dzdn6oB8tIICrDeJS6-7xny-odxfuoULKTUT5YRi4UUXT~Y94Atc4iAzAoOUKE-4hxpSGgO~ge1P74CmFDm27LOWuDmGQGD0AMN8MRhx0dkAps-2CPI6byURfZlUc2EhtieSR~g49ac5RNE9lEjomVIol4VL6ErfqgWDdMfkTOB4g6FCuIKmCTamcE1T73o7nUC245VHQtnn2BOCYcFDo8pomT~Cl6R2Mbe3qS~JXdSHt~NCu-4BSpcxSf8k8QTyId4oT7vwp8SpC1kgO-Q7kdClXMd1StiikO-aO5i03C2JbZa6XWjAX2boRJvb9mHrtd6Ppiov5uKt23gUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fluvanna County officials were told Jan. 22 to expect substantial increases on many residential property assessments after the county’s reassessment work.

Fred Pearson of Pearson’s Appraisal, which the transcript notes was recently bought by Vision Software, told the Board of Supervisors that countywide residential assessments could rise roughly 25% over the two-year appraisal period and that smaller homes may experience larger percentage increases. “You will get another large increase,” Pearson told supervisors; he said the firm used county sales from 2023–24 to produce its market analysis.

Pearson said the appraisal notices cannot be mailed until Vision updates names and addresses in the system; county staff and the appraisal firm said they were waiting for that data transfer and expected notices to follow within about a week after verification. The county confirmed that towns and owners should expect a pre-appeal review period when assessors will be available to meet with property owners. County officials said that period would be at least 15 business days after notices mail, during which property owners can schedule appointments with assessors to discuss valuations before the Board of Equalization stage.

County staff and the appraiser emphasized the difference between assessed value and tax bills. The county administrator reminded residents that an increase in assessed value does not automatically translate to a proportional tax increase; the tax rate is set to produce revenue needed for the operating budget. Pearson and staff said the reassessment process includes review of sales, market areas and, where appropriate, income or cost approaches for commercial properties if owners provide the data.

Why this matters: The reassessment is the basis for the FY26 revenue estimate the board will use during budget discussions. Supervisors asked the assessor’s office to publicize the notice and review schedule and to make assessors available to taxpayers during the pre-appeal window.

Next steps: County officials said notices will be mailed after Vision completes the address update, then a 15-business-day review window will be available for owners to consult with county assessors. If taxpayers remain dissatisfied, standard appeal routes to the Board of Equalization will apply.","The board heard a reassessment update from the county's appraiser: residential parcels could see double-digit increases and the assessor's office will mail notices after software updates are completed; a pre-appeal review period will follow.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6375815,"Small-business center, children's counselors, senior services and legal aid make FY26 funding pitches to Fluvanna supervisors",2552,374000,2926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2140799-f26c6abb3fb434d677bd9ef98ca97731&start=374&end=2926","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2140799-f26c6abb3fb434d677bd9ef98ca97731/thumbnail_374000.jpg","/articles/6375815/Fluvanna-County/Virginia/Small-business-center-children39s-counselors-senior-services-and-legal-aid-make-FY26-funding-pitches-to-Fluvanna-supervisors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6375815-76c0cf6400614fbdba7b6060f806f047/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204840&Signature=e4842reKEBevYS-UGpBUyzFDBGTNJ0C4M2uhLaxNuy3PXJbeJYRQeQ3KERmdfR-zjfOo0aSty3OCywtQiu0MrDScSxAdiavL968VPqKLo44Bt~iYJDUlNJlvUrDQA4RMVugd1vj9wJJumXA-WCp1W97baWGjnfDrQjPe85r3jEbRedv4wvRn3Q~3XaVz02pwkb3G1f5dMpghncdQMEsIliaW3SZQR64GxLmDPTxcpHdw5rJ~wIdEpQgxe9~TqTZ2unisOMzZOGk4X1z~7jC5IxqIZ2-oGtysTFFBK8pEqsq72Gq2eWgk45x6N-UrAS09DwPPqKxlQb29xt8e9z8kxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fluvanna County supervisors heard presentations Jan. 22 from five regional nonprofit providers describing services in the county and, in most cases, asking the board for operating support during the next budget cycle.

The Central Virginia Small Business Development Center asked the board to fund its local services with $17,634 for fiscal 2026. Rosie Beachy, assistant director of the Central Virginia SBDC, told supervisors the office met with about 80 unique Fluvanna clients in 2024 and that the county ask is calculated at 61 cents per resident. “Our ask this evening is to provide $17,634, to support the efforts that we do in Fluvanna County,” Beachy said.

The children-and-family nonprofit Ready Kids asked for $3,280 for fiscal 2026, a roughly 13% increase the organization said would cover rising costs for staff training, materials, transportation and direct-service salaries. Amy Troyer, grants and relationships manager, said Ready Kids served about 5,000 children and families across the region in 2024 and that Fluvanna residents made up almost 6% of beneficiaries; she told the board 66 Fluvanna children and teens received free counseling last year.

Jefferson Area services for older adults — presented by representatives of the Jefferson Area Board for Aging — described congregate meals, a home-delivered meal program and respite and caregiver support that currently operate in Fluvanna. The agency said it provided almost 5,000 home-delivered meals to county residents in the most recent year and expects to expand a congregate-meal site at Cunningham United Methodist Church. The presenters said they are not seeking an increase in county support this year and will absorb planned program changes within current funding.

The Legal Aid Justice Center outlined legal and enrollment work for low-income residents, including assistance with disability benefits, Medicaid and medical-debt relief. Robert Wadden, a Legal Aid navigator, told the board the organization helped more than 50 Fluvanna residents last year with housing, benefit and debt matters and said its advocacy had restored “over $99,000 in direct monetary awards, debts eliminated and assets protected.” Legal Aid did not present a dollar request at the meeting but asked to continue local enrollment and outreach activity.

The Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District asked for continued local support so the district can keep bringing state cost-share funding to Fluvanna landowners. Executive Director Anne Coates said that since 1998 the district has secured more than $2.7 million in cost-share for Fluvanna landowners, paid out about $440,000 to local farmers last year and supported more than 37 miles of stream protection and about 754 acres of riparian buffer. She described that local funding helps the district retain staff who can win state grant dollars.

Why this matters: The nonprofit presentations came as the county prepares for the FY26 budget season. County staff told the board the county administrator’s proposed budget presentation will be delivered in mid-February; supervisors said they will consider these funding requests during the budget review process.

Speakers who addressed the board included the local SBDC and business-advising staff, representatives from Ready Kids and the Jefferson Area Board for Aging, Legal Aid staff and the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District. Their remarks, program snapshots and the dollar requests they filed with county staff will be part of budget deliberations.

Board schedule: County staff said the administrator’s proposed FY26 budget will be presented to the board during February budget work sessions, and supervisors asked staff to include the nonprofit requests in that calendar.","At the Jan. 22 Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors meeting, five nonprofits described services delivered to county residents and presented funding requests or program updates ahead of the county budget cycle.","actionData","errors"]

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