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Lee County supervisors approve multiple special-use permits, school appropriation and contract renewal
Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting the Lee County Board of Supervisors approved several special-use permits for residential and event uses, adopted a $96,458.19 quarterly school appropriation, renewed a body‑camera contract with a $7,500 increase and authorized several facility and appointment actions.
The Lee County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 17 approved a slate of routine land‑use requests, budget actions and contract renewals during a meeting at the Lee County Courthouse in Jonesville.
The board voted to approve special‑use permits for a rezoning application connected to Tom Flora’s property east of Collins Road and for several applicants seeking manufactured‑home placements in Village Commercial districts. Planning and zoning staff (S6) told the board that one property inspection found three campers on a parcel that constituted an RV park; the planning commission had unanimously recommended approval for the rezoning and for the related special‑use applications. Residents raised concerns about property values and notification in one case (Theresa Ayers, S8), and applicants Rebecca and Dustin Reimer (S7) explained their intended placement and septic approvals. The board approved the Reimers’ permit after discussion about parcel splits and septic percolation tests.
In other business, the board adopted a third‑quarter appropriation resolution for Lee County Schools totaling $96,458.19 and voted to accept a renewal contract with Axon for the sheriff’s body‑worn camera program. County staff (S3) said the Axon renewal includes a $7,500 increase that will pay for new cameras at the contract start and again midway through the agreement; staff said the Commonwealth’s attorney’s office will offset part of the cost.
The board also approved a $5,000 expenditure to install hot water in the old section of the courthouse (clerk’s office, judge’s chambers and courtroom restrooms) and moved forward with a resolution to begin the process of dedicating the Martin Creek bridge (SR 654) in honor of Nathaniel Craig Ewing, M.D.
Appointments and routine governance items included multiple reappointments to regional and county boards (Appalachian Community Action and Development, Southwest Virginia EMS Council, Southwest Virginia Workforce Investment) and the appointment of members to the Board of Equalization. The board adopted the state holiday schedule for county employees — including Good Friday — and authorized the county administrator to proceed with seeking a county credit card application.
Votes at a glance - Tom Flora rezoning / RV‑park compliance: approved (planning commission recommended approval). (SEG 048–092) - Mark Mentoski special‑use permit for double‑wide in Village Commercial: approved. (SEG 093–127) - Michael & Teresa Hammonds special‑use (event venue, ~72.25 acres): approved. (SEG 129–191) - Dustin & Rebecca Reimer special‑use for single‑wide in Village Commercial: approved after public comment and staff clarification on parcel splits and septic status. (SEG 192–482) - Lee County Schools third‑quarter appropriation: $96,458.19 — resolution adopted. (SEG 655–676) - Axon body‑worn camera contract renewal (includes $7,500 increase): approved. (SEG 681–713) - Courthouse hot‑water repairs: $5,000 approved. (SEG 714–734) - Bridge dedication resolution (begin process): motion approved. (SEG 736–752) - Board of Equalization appointments: Gina Payne, Tina Sizemore, Danny Hensley, Larry Ruhley and Billy Willis appointed. (SEG 1538–1550)
The meeting included routine departmental reports and several items the board tabled for lack of candidates or further information. Several actions were unanimous voice votes with no roll‑call recorded in the transcript. The board adjourned after completing the agenda.
