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The board reappointed Eric Anderson as the county representative to the James River Water Authority (JRWA) by a 5-0 vote. The motion was seconded and the appointment was confirmed. Later in the meeting the board appointed Reese Peck to represent Savannah County on the Rivanna (referred to in the meeting transcript as \"Ravetta\"/\"Rhema\") River Basin Commission; that appointment also passed by a 5-0 vote.

Board members discussed applicants' backgrounds in water management and local engagement before making the appointments. Supervisors cited familiarity with water issues and prior service as relevant qualifications for the roles.

Ending: Both appointments were approved 5-0; appointees will represent the county on regional water bodies and coordinate with staff and neighboring localities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fluvanna County BOS April 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Supervisors approved two appointments: Eric Anderson was reappointed to the James River Water Authority and Reese Peck was appointed to the Rivanna/Ravetta River Basin commission; both votes were unanimous.","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},6089568,"Supervisors press for interim safety measures at Route 15/Route 6 intersection while VDOT studies roundabout options",310,2540000,2850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2872662-4138433bb120a15b04799f7947e3659e&start=2540&end=2850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2872662-4138433bb120a15b04799f7947e3659e/thumbnail_2540000.jpg","/articles/6089568/Fluvanna-County/Virginia/Supervisors-press-for-interim-safety-measures-at-Route-15Route-6-intersection-while-VDOT-studies-roundabout-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089568-f2b688fccf6f562908967ff49c57535a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445450&Signature=ePqRpP66NnKaQI-jcQ340wI6aYiHsAkOqb1~P8teD-8zaE5mw~3RLgTawNpEY~F82ULYuU2y9Hk2oWsE37vvt1GyisojiGRBSOgPwy2yHLpceubQ4eoHl43gekkjDFL-ka0lIw5IDFQn8L0sReHwxQM1Y51igljH0O0bgc0~izTNiKR2bhxd1bqaGs2SpDxzuscBaJOXvxefU-be-Qi4~TRLLkDs4cyre7zgzU9qjOqLryUg1RUZ7qtdwC1RDZiTfYlOz0fMycxFb9DpidEIcbgPmlE49ZGjTri5sqiQ5zHzW0l36~OYw8E-~gv8cGZ9vwLYgkA9y7eOmb6Qqhbleg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Supervisors discussed road safety and the county's secondary six‑year plan during a quarterly report delivered April 2, focusing attention on the Route 15/Route 6 intersection, where supervisors and residents reported recent crashes and persistent sight‑line and sun‑glare issues.

County and public‑works staff said VDOT has reviewed the corridor and that a long‑term fix such as a roundabout could take several years to design and construct—upwards of five years in some examples. In the near term, staff and supervisors discussed a range of interim safety measures: rumble strips, enhanced advance signage, temporary roundabout installations using removable elements, and a HAWK (high‑intensity activated crosswalk) style advanced warning flash. Supervisors requested staff coordinate with VDOT to evaluate options and permitting requirements for any interim treatments and to relay cost and maintenance responsibilities.

Staff also summarized other work on the secondary plan: pipe replacements, pothole repairs, signal upgrades and traffic studies requested by residents. Several supervisors asked staff to follow up with VDOT engineering on specific corridors (including Route 15 south to Winsville Road and Route 6), and to prepare recommended short‑term improvements for board consideration.

Ending: Staff committed to follow up with VDOT engineering, obtain feasibility and cost input for interim safety measures, and return with recommendations; supervisors said they would pursue both short‑term traffic calming and long‑term project funding pathways.","During the quarterly road report and secondary six‑year plan discussion, supervisors and staff highlighted a recent fatal crash and asked VDOT-related staff to study short-term safety fixes—rumble strips, advanced warning signage or temporary roundabout measures—while a long-term roundabout remains a multi-year project.",{"_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},6089573,"Fluvanna tourism office outlines marketing gains, grants and next steps; transient occupancy tax generating modest revenue",485,2545000,3030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2872662-4138433bb120a15b04799f7947e3659e&start=2545&end=3030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2872662-4138433bb120a15b04799f7947e3659e/thumbnail_2545000.jpg","/articles/6089573/Fluvanna-County/Virginia/Fluvanna-tourism-office-outlines-marketing-gains-grants-and-next-steps-transient-occupancy-tax-generating-modest-revenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089573-5efd4ec8893d1dd9801af61ababe78bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445450&Signature=f5QW7DzVONl4Hg7QETm~a48huSeUmwfGTkn1iQWyyQ1TlMuwBv4SiT1BbJZgFMktdxhoh5SKr8IsNVb4uDWAVwhMuLPSmCWjQjLL~JngAP-iTj2AciVro5rH-RZVt-bANjGUSAY5Tqr3GbMX2nCStuk9loJkS~HRRrVP0KHrzwQ5Q9xqrr-D7Uqdrty8ijoCncs1nY4mCyBfcUGWBf3fqqAmp6oWU1T~9V5F4VcAvpdVPIOGjHe5hE0kHMqmL7sY-PQD7~UH-FE31~5RfYQ3aQ2V8SiblPsVFZdZxNUee1Pcp0AMf7Jx56hXlqXGBK2vwsSVAx7fl6ryFLiLY7Zd4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County tourism staff presented an update on Fluvanna’s tourism strategic plan on April 2, detailing recent marketing work, grant awards and next steps to grow visits and visitor spending.

Staff described a four-part strategy centered on branding and marketing, infrastructure, business capacity building and communication. County materials developed under the Find Fluvanna brand include visitor guides, rack cards and a tourism video; staff said they have expanded social media and launched the county tourism website. Staff reported $18,000 in Virginia Tourism Corporation marketing leverage grants and additional grant awards of roughly $79,000 to support promotion and programming.

The county also reported that transient occupancy tax collections, implemented in January 2024, have generated $35,729 in revenue so far; staff said those funds are being reinvested in tourism initiatives. Tourism metrics cited from the Virginia Tourism Corporation included $10.5 million in direct visitor spending, about 77 local jobs attributed to tourism and roughly $500,000 in local tax revenue for 2023.

Infrastructure priorities include pursuing a VDOT master plan for a proposed gateway sign program and supporting short‑term rental regulation adopted in 2024. The office described ongoing partnerships with the Fluvanna Historical Society, arts groups and local event promoters; upcoming priorities include workshops for business owners (including digital marketing and AI tools), mountain‑bike promotion at Pleasant Grove Park and continued regional collaboration.

Ending: County staff said they will seek funding for the VDOT gateway master plan and continue marketing and business assistance activities; supervisors praised progress and asked staff to continue tracking outcomes.","County staff presented the tourism strategic plan update, citing new marketing materials, grant awards and initial transient occupancy tax revenue; supervisors heard plans for a VDOT gateway master plan and expanded business workshops.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089578,"Board defers decision on reallocation of leftover funds from middle school track project",2880,3300000,6180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2872662-4138433bb120a15b04799f7947e3659e&start=3300&end=6180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2872662-4138433bb120a15b04799f7947e3659e/thumbnail_3300000.jpg","/articles/6089578/Fluvanna-County/Virginia/Board-defers-decision-on-reallocation-of-leftover-funds-from-middle-school-track-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089578-31080dec91991db6c98cc64ed32b44ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445450&Signature=U8cmiwhZEi3YAZydm2fgxPTlqGyOrqCfenpCbIxwEMS7n5RoXrExD7tXUVXYIblkX8wLlC-NqKc8Uk7aXPGK0b46XvujhThCrooHZTEwgOkPunDRwMledbKaRvvRNoGHc8TvP9FovI2nZvqt8kHXDtLM2GPw6HaCt4KxE9Gsl0fnzaMeoxLGPFQVpNdGimrW8o-AagFcCNtAwO37BKfLmVX2KBKp1GDgyL92Lj04PNwu6mjMIpm7y7NFsxYvFshoIEn20TvYx5pDEo9gjcIFZmCprdwt1kKUvPwItMYqdF1J3K2vOp34DhBVRSHFqLCtVCjbNZBYVY4RIKUuK~WhXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Savannah County Board of Supervisors on April 2 voted 5-0 to defer action on a staff request to reappropriate $129,661.25 remaining from the Fluvanna Middle School (FMS) track project budget.

Board members and school staff discussed specific needs at the site, including paving to reduce gravel tracking onto the new surface, ADA access to the bleachers, drainage and ramping, and security cameras. Staff said $38,000 of the remaining funds were tied to enumerated paving items but other items—bleacher access, ramps, additional security, and minor repairs—were not yet costed. The school and county staff agreed to return with precise cost estimates and a breakdown of capital vs. operations items and proposed using remaining CIP funds only for capital needs.

Supervisors emphasized that some listed items (for example, routine cleaning or concession stand maintenance) are operational and not typically paid from CIP funds. The board asked staff to get specific quotes for ADA ramping/access so the board could transparently justify any reallocation of CIP dollars. The motion as recorded directs staff to return with cost estimates and schedules; the board scheduled a follow-up discussion for May 21, 2025.

Ending: The board deferred the reappropriation so staff could supply detailed cost estimates and clarify which items are CIP‑eligible versus operational; staff will present figures at the May follow-up meeting.","Supervisors voted 5-0 to postpone a reappropriation request of remaining Fluvanna Middle School track project funds and asked staff for detailed cost estimates for ADA access and safety work before final approval.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089583,"Board approves request for proposals for 2027 and 2029 reassessments after public concern about land-use tax disparity",830,6070000,6900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2872662-4138433bb120a15b04799f7947e3659e&start=6070&end=6900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2872662-4138433bb120a15b04799f7947e3659e/thumbnail_6070000.jpg","/articles/6089583/Fluvanna-County/Virginia/Board-approves-request-for-proposals-for-2027-and-2029-reassessments-after-public-concern-about-land-use-tax-disparity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089583-658aef6511fa12e84e44286a3d1ccec4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445450&Signature=ZkfFkKZlxgMqU32~rHwigWwxfhjd4bj2YmyL5mu1G8yIT2SxxOyFXnJzCR0LHErsLNxfcEHkn~8-1FIHG8rg4U-8qJlownh-twbIW7K1uEmxZaEwsvQ3FaeVBr0uSa0gQ6gCh2QnbnemxXxUtwocVELYizBebI7lDywngmGfM~MQlPsPiI3zGdePGnfcrup8tBAzlLG5LVBF1xY88GX96HEALCCKQdxH8Yyq~b0ck9oRCTxnpxvUAN5fTVvzaGkxKwb6jBgPbBztL5GdmPK9fz1aOAr-bvzhg27JC9qWBWVjvh6cM0ydeXRAWNTZXurYBZUvZSmt8vYd9PP2X4XyeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Savannah County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on April 2 to direct staff to issue a request for proposals for general reassessment services covering the 2027 and 2029 cycles.

The board's action follows several public comments during the meeting in which residents said timber and land-in-use parcels were assessed and taxed at levels they described as inconsistent with market sales. During the board's later agenda item on reassessment, staff recommended releasing an RFP that would allow the county to compare costs for administrative reviews and full reassessments and return to the board with proposals.

The county's staff presentation noted the county spent about $358,007.61 across four fiscal years on the 2023 and 2025 reassessment effort and that third-party firms have consolidated, which may raise future costs. Staff also said prior contract rates were about $8.75 per parcel for an administrative review and $13.50 per parcel for a full reassessment (new-construction work had a higher per-parcel rate). The board asked for comparative proposals and added that if proposals appear prohibitively expensive the county could reexamine options, including performing reassessment work in-house.

Public speakers pressed the board for clearer explanations of how land-use taxation works and how the county calculates assessed value for parcels in agriculture or forestry land-use programs. Several residents said parcels enrolled in land-use classifications appeared to be taxed at far lower effective rates than properties with structures and asked for an audit or educational briefing. The board and staff acknowledged the topic's complexity and agreed to provide more education; staff said an ordinance is required if the county changes its reassessment frequency.

Staff will return to the board with RFP results and cost comparisons. The board motion instructs staff to pursue proposals that allow comparisons between administrative and full reassessment methods for the 2027 and 2029 cycles.

Ending: The board's vote sets in motion a procurement process; final decisions about whether to contract externally or shift reassessment work in-house will come after proposal evaluations and a follow-up board report.","The Savannah County Board of Supervisors authorized staff to solicit proposals for general property reassessments in 2027 and 2029, after multiple public commenters raised concerns about perceived unfairness in land-use assessments and related tax impacts.","actionData","errors"]

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