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Commissioners raise litter, roundabout upkeep and transmission‑line concerns
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed worsening roadside litter, poor roundabout/median landscaping on Agri Park Drive, and questions about Dominion’s transmission‑line work and data‑center power demands; the commission encouraged local cleanups and requested staff follow up with VDOT and utility contacts.
Commissioners used the meeting to raise community concerns ranging from roadside litter to utility infrastructure.
A commissioner noted trash being thrown along county roads is “incrementally getting worse,” asked whether the prison pickup crews still operate and urged coordination with civic groups and waste contractors. The Chair and other members encouraged local cleanup efforts, suggested petitioning the county’s litter council or state partners, and agreed that citizen groups and the sheriff’s office could assist with safe volunteer efforts.
Commissioners also criticized the appearance of crepe myrtles and median landscaping on Agri Park Drive and the roundabouts, asking whether the county or VDOT is responsible for maintenance. Mr. Randolph said some medians fall under VDOT right‑of‑way and that inviting VDOT to a future meeting or placing them on the agenda would be an effective way to get attention for road and landscaping issues.
Separately, a commissioner asked about a Dominion Energy transmission‑line update; Mr. Randolph explained notification requirements depend on line size and voltage thresholds. Commissioners discussed the regional trend of data centers and the large power demands they create, noted that some campuses pursue on‑site generation or battery storage, and asked staff to gather more information and consider a site visit to learn about battery storage and interconnection implications.
