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A & E SERVICES CONTRACTS
The board approved a resolution authorizing a roster of architect and engineering firms for a joint county‑school A&E services contract (seven firms were selected from an applicant pool of 30). The motion passed on roll call with Miss Ebron Bonner, Mister Dooley, Doctor Moore and Mister Lee all voting aye.

CYBERNETICS CONTRACTS (IT)
1) The board approved a contract to purchase a network storage array (disk array) through the Fairfax County contract with Cybernetics (to expand county disk space). The motion passed on roll call with all four supervisors voting aye. 2) The board approved renewal of the Cybernetics security contract (purchased through CDW) for a further term; that renewal passed on roll call with all four supervisors voting aye.

RURAL RUSTIC RESOLUTION — TRANQUILITY LANE
The board added a same‑day administrative resolution to the agenda and approved a resolution dedicating Tranquility Lane as a rural rustic road, enabling the project to proceed; roll call vote was unanimous.

REZONING CASES
PDash25‑1 (Cox Road) — Rezoning from A2 General to R‑1 Residential Limited to separate a 1.5‑acre homestead parcel: Board approved on roll call (all ayes).
PDash25‑3 (West Petersburg) — Rezoning several R‑1 lots to Residential‑Urban (RU): Board approved on roll call (all ayes).

RETIREMENT RESOLUTION
The board adopted a retirement resolution honoring Diana Bryant of VDOT for 38 years of service; vote was unanimous.

APPOINTMENTS
Appomattox Regional Library Board — Julie Reed was appointed to fill an unexpired term through 12/31/2028 (roll call: all ayes). Transportation Safety Commission — Casey Dooley was appointed to fill an unexpired term through 9/30/2027; the roll call showed three ayes and one abstention (Mister Dooley recorded an abstain on that vote).

NOTES ON VOTES
All roll calls listed the four supervisors by name. When a board member abstained it was recorded during the Transportation Safety Commission appointment (three ayes, one abstain). Several motions at the meeting did not record a named mover or seconder in the transcript; where the transcript did not name a mover/second the item is reported here without a mover name.

Ending: The board’s votes cleared multiple administrative and land‑use items so staff can proceed with procurement, project scheduling and permitting. Full minutes should be consulted for the verbatim roll‑call records and any ordinance/resolution numbers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors\tApr 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","On April 15 the Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors approved multiple items: A&E services contracts, two Cybernetics IT contracts, Tranquility Lane rural rustic resolution, two rezoning cases, several board appointments and a retirement resolution.","taxTitle","Dinwiddie County, Virginia","taxId",30842,"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},6067755,"Board approves West Petersburg rezoning to Residential‑Urban after applicant meeting neighbors",3381,2769000,6150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3111440-5b53c38894e559b9a5d44304bbda2399&start=2769&end=6150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3111440-5b53c38894e559b9a5d44304bbda2399/thumbnail_2769000.jpg","/articles/6067755/Dinwiddie-County/Virginia/Board-approves-West-Petersburg-rezoning-to-ResidentialUrban-after-applicant-meeting-neighbors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067755-1c4f7604ef6f76791f3889a583d4fde7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195763&Signature=D07NfJYx2gwvsq-5Q0AxntsH2OrOFBVemuAX~h0-RYhSAWlpwP5L8Mt-hh8kWf07N5SE3z3l0rZ~Xd1A2WrB0s0-XjbrjPg5tw83ri0kj-Yazf8tQ1lJ9O6HXQxUi2zPYYg4yiAzjwDH1qLfe5ZVWk1RXllHc9A3HI4RUyJyFB-IsbPwxXKBa0UOyfRCYKnguSbLmJLLfREMw3XHkczY0qWmV8Y7JucyrPKHffQP-C7XKsnZ2b7U7uDE7ncNzIK~-gMZ-UNJYDVzXJcsZmKrlutLwLfr1w7jR6NHRG95h9xh13UR1r54bPen1ZrSKHbCCdY3EXG98FHfCIj5Ovy7lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve rezoning case PDash25‑3, allowing several R‑1 lots in West Petersburg to change to the Residential‑Urban (RU) district to enable future single‑family development.

Mark Bassett, county planning staff, told the board the RU district was created to address legacy lots that do not meet current R‑1 minimum lot and setback standards. He said public water and sewer are available in the area and the county’s comprehensive plan supports residential urban uses in the West Petersburg town‑center area.

Applicant Ray Heller said the rezoning will allow him to retain most of a family parcel while selling or developing the old home site. \"This was my mother's home, and it's part of the farm that we've had for decades,\" Heller told the board.

At the prior meeting several neighbors had objected to the application and criticized the applicant’s earlier representative for not answering questions. At this meeting the applicant’s local representative and the applicant presented sample floor plans and elevations for the houses they plan to build and said units would be rental properties priced between about $1,400 and $1,600 per month. Staff and the planning commission recommended approval; the planning commission’s recommendation was unanimous.

Board members said the developer’s willingness to meet neighbors and show house plans addressed concerns raised previously. Supervisor comments emphasized the need for a balance of rental and owner‑occupied housing and encouraged quality construction that fits neighborhood character.

The final motion to approve the rezoning passed on a roll call vote with all present voting yes.

Ending: The rezoning clears a procedural hurdle; future subdivision and building permits will be required before construction can begin.","The board approved PDash25‑3 to rezone several R‑1 lots in West Petersburg to Residential‑Urban (RU); applicant presented house plans, and some neighbors had previously raised concerns about representation and neighborhood character.",{"_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},6067760,"Virginia State University president reports enrollment growth, new buildings and programs",407,663000,1070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3111440-5b53c38894e559b9a5d44304bbda2399&start=663&end=1070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3111440-5b53c38894e559b9a5d44304bbda2399/thumbnail_663000.jpg","/articles/6067760/Dinwiddie-County/Virginia/Virginia-State-University-president-reports-enrollment-growth-new-buildings-and-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067760-6c3b0b03c041c8303f0b111ef4df0707/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195763&Signature=ZgbdB5ONYf9~H9YuDAQaOPQKTcnQb9G~JK6OL2mQnaMU4rRTjFcnV-LCwrHu0MiYRJgrQLg5qar1QjI4ip34EVaYvUVi3w7k95wPfSjQfMgjlafIYxnA~SyboZUhvv9upib81hlJSh8gEGLopCBnkPstWhaFOuyNpXZe1zrvMUoCa~UEccj8sNcFJEGi-jGY3uUVxzJ3qfcG2DLhdkQH1Ams3BIWGQV8k0WqXWA1d3AMd1e3VYWL3FUjpfQaPYjZ3pftys8xMV0VUDQH3bYtNroIBTdT~KU4z17lbgswpeoOqsZpW8wgvWTrJs~iZdUhgRuJ0U-0IftT5n70-Ie5hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Virginia State University President Dr. Makalika Abdullah told the Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors that VSU’s enrollment stands “a little over 5,600 students,” the third‑highest in the university’s history and the largest in the last decade.

Dr. Abdullah described campus expansion: a nearly finished building scheduled to open for fall 2025 and a new admissions building under construction at Rogers Stadium. He said the university plans additional projects, including a residence hall, a health and wellness center and a leadership building.

On academics, Abdullah said VSU recently gained R2 classification for research activity and launched an MBA and a Master of Science in Data Science. He also announced the nursing program’s accreditation and a new master's degree in social work.

Abdullah reviewed athletics highlights and staffing: he said the men’s team won the CIAA championship and the women’s team were runner‑ups; he announced Tiffany Dawn Sykes, a VSU alumna, as the new athletic director and previewed an upcoming women’s basketball coach announcement.

He invited the board to campus events, including VSU commencement on May 11 and Dinwiddie High School’s graduation at the MPC, and said VSU will host a gubernatorial debate on campus this fall. \"If you get a chance to come on campus, we'd love to have you take a look,\" Abdullah said.

The board thanked Abdullah and board members emphasized VSU’s role in regional economic development and workforce preparation.

Ending: Board members expressed appreciation for VSU’s outreach and highlighted opportunities to involve high school students in university events and regional workforce initiatives.","Virginia State University President Abdulllah briefed the board about enrollment gains, new construction, academic program expansions and community events including hosting a gubernatorial debate and Dinwiddie High School graduation at the MPC.",{"_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},6067765,"VDOT presents secondary six‑year plan; board adds Tranquility Lane as rural rustic project",1357,193000,1550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3111440-5b53c38894e559b9a5d44304bbda2399&start=193&end=1550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3111440-5b53c38894e559b9a5d44304bbda2399/thumbnail_193000.jpg","/articles/6067765/Dinwiddie-County/Virginia/VDOT-presents-secondary-sixyear-plan-board-adds-Tranquility-Lane-as-rural-rustic-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6067765-d1e90be62b1efaf34a5297bd3d23a674/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195763&Signature=dTpSYdJ1WKCz7OLrQlHOglSNV2CJM2cXffhJgz9tiGXc6CAjkkSJAGFwOTtwXRVsONAAAhUEyrn5JsY72j6Vvyxc1qKz9iyFuVm7yqJwigoPTu0yIWNGkwF5cO-S3cVVosALFnAp658SU9oZP0lm1Mfjvr282EmxCIs-w1vpbC0d3daBoYmGxx9c6rl4jfF-Ly4HQfNcWws~nPXOqLJdTps-6h6as4OBRhIQI6SJli3NPFD1jiXvTBBNMVrkmwGM2q8Jdi8BezLgF0d~XazIpkSEHZW9nHOeqgoV-l5qCN3em7ewQqoqjLq4Y-JaCZpjX5Z0IpZj1TMjaixVovlb4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Virginia Department of Transportation representatives updated the Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors on maintenance, ongoing bridge work and the county’s Secondary Six‑Year Plan, and the board approved a resolution dedicating Tranquility Lane as a rural rustic road.

Darren French, assistant residency engineer for VDOT, told the board the Bain Road bridge replacement is proceeding and “they'll begin excavation next week, preparing for installation of the new structure … I do believe it's the July planning to be reopening that road.” French also described sign installations and routine inlet and shoulder maintenance across the county.

The VDOT presentation reviewed prioritized projects in the county’s Secondary Six‑Year Plan. French said Tranquility Lane is slated to begin construction in May and described Cherry Hill Road and Rees Road as next seasonal rural rustic priorities. He noted the plan’s tele‑fee funding will be used to cover increased project costs and hold smaller projects, such as Marmora Drive, in the plan for future funding.

County staff asked the board for consensus to set a public hearing on the Secondary Six‑Year Plan for May 20. County Administrator Kevin Massengill confirmed the hearing date and the board indicated consensus to proceed.

Later in the meeting, staff presented a separate resolution to formally dedicate Tranquility Lane as a rural rustic road — a required administrative step when adding a project to the secondary plan. The board voted unanimously to approve the resolution. The item was added to the agenda the same day and proponents described it as an administrative cleanup to allow work to commence.

The VDOT update also included routine maintenance notes: lifecycle sign replacement on Simpson Old Stage and Vaughn Road, inlet clearing in West Petersburg, and shoulder cleanup in advance of spring mowing. French said crews will continue to address truck restrictions and other hauling signage as needed.

Looking ahead, the board set the public hearing on the Secondary Six‑Year Plan for May 20 and approved the Tranquility Lane dedication so that the project may proceed into design and construction steps.

The board and VDOT staff declined to specify any further schedule changes beyond the July completion target for Bain Road.

Ending: The board’s unanimous vote to adopt the Tranquility Lane resolution clears a procedural step so VDOT can proceed with work; the overall Secondary Six‑Year Plan will be the subject of a May 20 public hearing.","Virginia Department of Transportation staff reviewed the county’s Secondary Six‑Year Plan and rural rustic priorities; the board agreed to a May 20 public hearing on the plan and adopted a resolution dedicating Tranquility Lane as a rural rustic road.","actionData","errors"]

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