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What happened: The board considered three applicants for the Ravenna (Lake Monticello) planning commission seat. Gary D. Selleck, a Lake Monticello Owners Association (LMOA) board member, applied and was put forward by some speakers as the district’s preferred representative. The board’s first motion to appoint Mr. Selleck failed on a 3–2 vote. The board then appointed another applicant, Robert Dorsey, to the planning commission by a unanimous vote.

Public reaction and board comments: Members of the Lake Monticello community criticized the board’s initial vote during public comment, saying the district’s electors and the Ravana district supervisor had expected the nominee to be appointed. Supervisors said they weighed multiple qualifications and recommended candidates after planning commission interviews. The chair certified the roll call on the two motions: the Selleck nomination failed; the Dorsey appointment passed.

Why it matters: Planning commission appointments determine who reviews rezoning, development and land‑use matters and are particularly sensitive in districts with lakeside, rural and growth‑area tensions. Several public commenters urged the board to respect district preferences; others said the board must use discretion in selecting a commissioner who can work countywide.

The board did not amend commission membership at the meeting; the new appointee will serve the term stated at the meeting.

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Why it matters: The award of $784,504.50 from the Virginia 250 preservation program enables the county to proceed with design and construction documents for restoration. County staff said the grant, combined with the board’s match, will fund design and bidding tasks with the goal of issuing construction bids in late summer 2025.

Project timeline and next steps: County staff and the consultant have completed initial design development and held a kickoff meeting with DHR staff. The county expects to finish construction documents and issue an invitation for bid in August 2025, with a hope to start construction later in 2025. The board approved the grant agreement and appropriations and authorized the county administrator to sign the agreement after review by the county attorney.

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What changed: The board approved ZTA 24‑08 to lower the licensing threshold for family day homes from six to five children, aligning local code with Virginia Code § 22.1‑29.2. The board approved ZTA 24‑10 to correct the definition of “front yard” by removing an erroneous reference to the rear lot line. The board also approved ZTA 25‑03 to remove an obsolete reference in the outdoor lighting rules and to increase the permitted average horizontal illumination for some parking and gasoline‑convenience canopy areas.

Why it matters: The family day‑home change follows state licensing definitions and will affect how local childcare providers are reviewed and permitted. The front‑yard correction removes a drafting error that could cause inconsistent interpretation. The lighting change adjusts illumination standards and retains limits on spillover light to neighboring properties.

Process and outcome: Each amendment was reviewed by staff and recommended by the planning commission. The board held public comment and approved the zoning text amendments by recorded votes of 5–0.

","The Fluvanna Board approved multiple zoning text amendments on March 19. Changes include lowering the licensing threshold for family day homes (from six to five children) to align with state code, correcting the definition of front yard and updating outdoor lighting standards for parking and canopy areas.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":42,"_43":97,"_45":97,"_46":98,"_48":99,"_50":100,"_52":101,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":102,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":103,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6115357,"Board approves Thomas Jefferson regional plan amendment to include Dominion’s proposed lined coal‑ash landfill",4673000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2739310-c8962784b79c78a14fd30fd4f6c9a278&start=4673&end=4673","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2739310-c8962784b79c78a14fd30fd4f6c9a278/thumbnail_4673000.jpg","/articles/6115357/Fluvanna-County/Virginia/Board-approves-Thomas-Jefferson-regional-plan-amendment-to-include-Dominions-proposed-lined-coalash-landfill","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115357-0b564590c1be3f58551d389d71be0a87/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151511&Signature=emk~WjJ-9Zd4h2AWW0RqKtFwuSLzeivuHUlJV~JTku-BsNvJD8gWo5AGaEs2VUceYxNV~awb6e80N2Bdymu3ZuPz7eIl0SH-VvqFgcHuULpDt7XTf-86WXhT7D3FoiVLjvZxsKyqpsj8YWMFeCF7lwYZOp1GFDQEbJbI3rLSFrxFBAFcSjK4YaUroH2PPijZ7LB4ZCyCZ5gOiSoIBmkX5mhl7tQ9HQ28YE-3tO2-QfH1SKKUUIcDM2Dx~BbUWP0jkpz6c9yDdPjUoZOcRG0WOlq8Y~UQpH3hhBVeDo9YQcJAQlaIl8msm8bqBQg0D23CqwNXm1J8M91H8R589mJHbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing March 19 and voted unanimously to include Dominion Energy’s proposed lined industrial landfill for coal ash at the Bremo Bluff (Bremo) power station in the Thomas Jefferson regional solid waste management plan. The addition is a required step for Dominion to seek a permit from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Why it matters: The major amendment does not approve or deny any DEQ permit; it amends the regional plan to identify the planned captive industrial landfill at the Dominion site, which state law requires before DEQ may accept a permit application. County and regional staff said Dominion’s plan is a response to federal and state requirements to address coal ash stored in an unlined pond at the plant.

Public hearing and record: The planning district commission’s environmental planner presented the amendment and the public comment period. A commenter raised concerns about potential runoff to the James River and recommended that Dominion post a bond scaled to inflation to protect county taxpayers; supervisors and staff noted the company has submitted proffers and that DEQ will conduct permitting and long‑term monitoring requirements. The board voted 5–0 to approve the major amendment for the regional solid‑waste plan and to forward the public‑hearing record to DEQ for its technical review.

Implementation: Staff noted that DEQ retains final authority on technical standards, monitoring, and permit conditions. The board’s action allows Dominion to proceed with the formal permitting process; DEQ will evaluate the application and the public comments, and it may impose permit conditions if it approves the landfill plan.

","After a public hearing the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission’s major amendment to the regional solid‑waste management plan—adding Dominion Energy’s proposed lined industrial landfill at the Bremo Bluff power station—was forwarded to the state. The board approved the amendment 5–0.",{"_33":105,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":106,"_41":107,"_43":108,"_45":109,"_46":110,"_48":111,"_50":112,"_52":113,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":114,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":115,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6115362,"Fluvanna board advertises FY2026 budget, sets 75¢ maximum rate and OKs advertisement of 4% meals tax ordinance",12119,1000,12120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2739310-c8962784b79c78a14fd30fd4f6c9a278&start=1&end=12120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2739310-c8962784b79c78a14fd30fd4f6c9a278/thumbnail_1000.jpg","/articles/6115362/Fluvanna-County/Virginia/Fluvanna-board-advertises-FY2026-budget-sets-75-maximum-rate-and-OKs-advertisement-of-4-meals-tax-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115362-7cfd274263df07941a94c34b7d65f2ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151511&Signature=csCYDraMLiehfnEBcUaKivjkUy6O2HXJATY-ZMReHvFz~8GgZwamWX39GpOn5hNq1zk0aMW-jpdUU0tVNW8OYy7Y9etdrD9h4t5Nl12Xxfvy2VqUWApiy0LrKre1Xh5-7MTFAI42gfSI82EGoMx64dfnDfsr6azZJvSjhn0rupTBx05-E8r4ScvYz4R34OQFe~wRS7b-0DzdugqUWPBjoF4nlBxV-rzHSnQoeUxZdtJeHLKT-hXFibOj7qDpph~k2Aeq963WNdYoIvqbi5CF8c1oO41c3wMi~SXWmOWL5PRdzPfamE3BFCYO2j8ZG-zZUoXB9hzCo2b4JPkyLUXi6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors voted on March 19 to advertise its proposed FY2026 operating budget and tax rates and to send a meals tax ordinance to public hearing. The board authorized advertisement of a $117,769,609 maximum budget and set the advertised maximum real‑estate tax at 75 cents per $100 of assessed value. The board also voted to advertise a local meals tax ordinance at 4% for a public hearing scheduled April 16, 2025; that motion passed 3–2.

Why it matters: Advertising a maximum budget and tax rate begins the required public-advertising and public‑hearing process the county must follow before adopting a final budget and rates. Advertising a meals tax ordinance starts the formal local consideration of a new revenue source many supervisors said could help fund school construction, public safety and other priorities.

Board votes and next steps: At the meeting the board voted 5–0 to advertise the FY2026 budget and related tax rates and to advertise its capital improvements plan (CIP) for public hearing on April 16, 2025, with the published totals and tax levies listed in the proposed documents. Separately, the motion to advertise a meals tax ordinance at 4% for public hearing passed 3–2 earlier in the meeting. The draft ordinance sets an August 1, 2025 effective date if adopted later and, as advertised, designates 50% of collected meals-tax revenue for school construction projects. The board can amend the designation in the future but would need to re-advertise if it increases the percentage dedicated to schools.

Budget-level choices and staff items: During deliberations supervisors and staff adjusted items that affect the advertised maximum, including adding one full-year deputy (converted from a previously planned half‑year position), placing certain one‑time equipment costs for new deputies on available fund balance, and approving small additions for Parks & Recreation (including an electric bike for trail maintenance and senior center days) as one-time or operating adjustments. County staff presented options for using fund balance to cover one‑time equipment and training costs for new sheriff positions so the recurring tax rate picture would not be permanently affected. The board also approved a county contribution schedule for Anthem Local Choice health insurance that holds county employees harmless for the carrier’s pending rate increase; that action passed 4–1 after extended discussion.

What remains unsettled: The board’s advertised maximum is not a final adopted budget. Supervisors and staff said they expect additional adjustments after the public hearings, the commissioner of the revenue’s updated assessed‑value figures and the outcome of the meals‑tax public hearing. Any additional revenue recognized after advertisement will affect the maximum budget unless the board lowers a tax rate or reallocates planned uses. The board scheduled the public hearing on the budget, tax rates, the CIP and the meals tax for April 16, 2025.

Looking forward: If the meals tax is adopted in a later step, county staff said collections would be used as designated (the draft ordinance names school construction for 50% of proceeds) and recorded in a designated fund. Supervisors noted revenues from new businesses coming to Zion Crossroads and Wawa will influence future budgets and that the meals tax was intended to start diversifying the county’s largely residential tax base.

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