Katie Lane, president of BARCC, would like to provide an update regarding fundraising efforts for a new animal shelter.

Mr. Matt McLearen of Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates will review the County’s completed annual Audited Financial Report for FY2025.  

RECOMMENDATION:  Receive the presentation from Mr. McLearen and ask any questions or request additional information relating to the FY2025 Audited Financial Report.

Mr. Monroe would like to request that the Board consider a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase to the solid waste management contract Elite Recycling has with Campbell County. 

At the Public Forum on Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Planning, residents are invited to share recommendations on budget planning priorities for the upcoming year.

Nina R. Rezai, Director of Economic Development

Economic Development supports the County’s tourism sector, as part of the department’s effort to enhance residents’ quality of life.  The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) received significant ARPA funding, which it divided proportionally among all Virginia localities, to be used specifically to help Virginia’s tourism sector recover from COVID lockdown losses.  Campbell County’s $60,000 allotment allowed Economic Development to purchase a strong foundation of marketing assets to promote tourism, as outlined in the attached memorandum.  

VTC is the statewide organization responsible for marketing Virginia as a premier tourism destination.  Each locality in Virginia can designate one Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) to be the main point of contact with VTC.  Major responsibilities of a DMO include developing a comprehensive marketing plan and budget to promote the locality as an attractive travel destination, assisting with tourism product development, and coordinating with VTC on partnership programs and grant opportunities.  VTC staff recommends that Campbell County Economic Development petition to be recognized as an official Virginia DMO.

Petitioning for DMO designation is a multi-step process, which includes coordinating with VTC’s Director of Destination Development to develop a satisfactory proposed marketing plan. Once the application meets all the qualifying criteria, Economic Development would need to submit resolutions from the governing bodies of the area’s localities (Campbell County Board of Supervisors and the Town Councils of Altavista and Brookneal) supporting the petition for this designation. Once VTC officially verifies the resolutions, Campbell County Economic Development would be added to the registered Virginia DMO list and be immediately eligible for its benefits.  There are no fees or costs involved in petitioning for recognition.  Unless directed by the Board, additional budget considerations for tourism are not required. 

RECOMMENDATION:  Staff requests Board direction on whether to begin the process to petition the Virginia Tourism Corporation to become the designated DMO for the County. Staff will return later for an official resolution and the approval of the tourism marketing plan.

Clifton M. Tweedy, Deputy County Administrator

In the interest of managing time on the agenda, Highway Matters is deferred until the February meeting.  If Board members have urgent items or specific inquiries, they are encouraged to contact Deputy County Administrator Clif Tweedy.

Attached is an appropriation listing for the Board’s consideration.

Attached is an invoice for $14,268.31 from the County Attorney for services provided from November 18, 2025 through December 24, 2025.

Services

General Representation:        $8,342.00

Real Estate Tax Collection:        $344.00

Personal Property Tax Collection:    $2,644.50

Miscellaneous Matters:        $1,462.00

Expenses Paid

General Representation:        $1,322.81

Real Estate Tax Collection:        $38.40

Personal Property Tax Collection:    $60.00

Miscellaneous Matters:        $54,60

The Registrar has provided an Abstract of Votes from the November 4, 2025, General Election.  Section 24.2-675 of the Code of Virginia requires the Electoral Board to forward a certified copy of each abstract of votes to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to be recorded in its minute book.

The Board previously approved a total project budget of $11,000,000.00 for the Seneca Commerce Park 100,000-square-foot speculative building project. The project is designed as a dark shell building, meaning the core building envelope will be constructed (foundation, structural framing, exterior walls, roof, and basic utility connections), while interior build-out and tenant-specific improvements will occur at a later time, once a tenant is secured.

An Invitation for Bid (IFB) was posted on October 20, 2025, through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s eVA procurement system for the construction of the shell building in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. 

Bids were received on December 19, 2025. Seven (7) contractors submitted bids in response to the IFB, demonstrating strong market interest and competitive pricing. Following initial review, Coleman-Adams Construction, Inc. was identified as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a bid amount of $5,675,000.00.

The bid amount is under budget for this phase of the overall project, leaving funding available for future tenant upfitting and interior improvements, consistent with the dark shell delivery strategy approved by the Board.

At the December meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the Board adopted an emergency ordinance amending Chapter 22-15(A)(17) of the Campbell County Code of 1988 pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1427. This amendment removed the use “Data Center” from being a by-right use in Industrial-Heavy zones and moved the same use to be a special use permit only use in Industrial-Heavy zones.

Because the change was adopted as an emergency ordinance change without prior publication, the ordinance must be reviewed and re-adopted by the Board of Supervisors at a public hearing within 60 days of the initial emergency adoption. Further, because the change affects the zoning of land, the change must be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public hearing before that body prior to the full adoption. Notice was published for a public hearing before the Planning Commission on January 5, 2026, and before the Board of Supervisors on January 6, 2026.

RECOMMENDATION:  Staff recommends that the Board review the Code change to Chapter 22-15(A)(17) of the Campbell County Code of 1988 and conduct the necessary public hearing. Following the public hearing, the Board should consider adopting the proposed change if a majority of the Board so chooses.

The following Public Hearings were advertised (ad attached) for:

This request is from Tony Wood, agent for Wood Family Investments LLC, for a special use permit to allow for a 250 ft. flagpole on property zoned Business – General Commercial.  The property is located at 5766 Wards Road, further identified as tax map parcel 43-A-57, and in the Spring Hill Election District.  As per the Comprehensive Plan, the property is located in an area designated as medium to high density commercial.  Staff report is attached.

The applicant is seeking to erect a 250’ flagpole as part of The Ultimate Sacrifice Flag Foundation Memorial that will be located at the site.  County Code 22-12.1.30 allows, with a special use permit, “a building or structure serving a permitted B-GC district use, but exceeding the maximum height established for a B-GC district.”  The applicant had originally indicated that a manufactured home sales center would also be located on the property, but stated to the Planning Commission that he may lease a portion of the property to another business.  The maximum permitted height is 70’ in the B-GC zoning district.  The applicant has submitted the request to the FAA, and they have determined that the structure would pose no hazard to aircraft.  The structure’s current wind speed rating with a flag does not meet building code requirements.  If the special use permit is approved, the applicant would need to provide engineered drawings and inspections through a third party to ensure compliance.

RECOMMENDATION:  The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request with the condition that the applicant utilizes the site in conformance with the use described in the narrative and shown on the survey submitted with the request, by a vote of 7-0.  

This request is from Tim Geisland of Veritas Building Co., agent for Timberlake Corner LLC, for a special use permit to allow for an 11,424 sq. ft. mixed use residential structure on property zoned Business – General Commercial.  The property is located at 20635 Timberlake Road, further identified as tax map parcel 12J-11-11A, and in the Timberlake Election District.  As per the Comprehensive Plan, the property is located in an area designated as medium to high density commercial.  Staff report is attached.

The applicant is seeking to construct a 3-story mixed use structure with approximately 11,424 sq. ft. The first floor would contain 3,688 sq. ft. of retail space with six (6) residential units on the second and third floors.   

RECOMMENDATION:  The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request with the condition that the applicant utilizes the site in conformance with the use described in the narrative and shown on the survey submitted with the request, by a vote of 7-0.

This request is from Ed Willman of Accupoint Surveying & Design, agent for Betty Bailey, to rezone the property located at 659 Covered Bridge Road, further identified as tax map parcel 88-A-1C, from Agricultural to Residential – Manufactured Housing to allow for the parcel to be subdivided and a manufactured home to be placed on the property.  The property is located in the Brookneal Election District.  As per the Comprehensive Plan, the property is located in an area designated as rural.  Staff report is attached.

The applicant is seeking to rezone the parcel to Residential – Manufactured Housing in order for the property to be divided via a family division into two (2) parcels.  The existing single family residence would have 0.822 acres, and the new proposed lot would have 0.678 acres.  If approved, a mobile home would be placed on the new parcel for the owner’s son.  The lot does not have sufficient size to place a second dwelling or be subdivided without rezoning.   

RECOMMENDATION:  The Planning Commission recommended denial of this request by a vote of 7-0.

This request is from Morgan Vickery of Virginia Electric and Power Company doing business as Dominion Energy Virginia, agent for Sandra Carr, for a special use permit to allow for a solar facility on property zoned Agricultural.  The property is located on Brookneal Highway, further identified as tax map parcel 74-A-68, and in the Brookneal Election District.  As per the Comprehensive Plan, the property is located in an area designated as transitional and rural.  Staff report is attached.

The applicant is seeking to construct a 3 MW solar facility on approximately 13.4 acres.  The facility would consist of photovoltaic solar modules mounted on metal posts, pile driven into the ground.  The units would be interconnected to the Dominion Energy distribution system.  A minimum of a 6-foot-tall fence would enclose the property with a 20-foot-wide landscape buffer along the fence line. 

RECOMMENDATION:  The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request with the condition that the applicant utilizes the site in conformance with the use described in the narrative and shown on the site plan submitted with the request, and a further condition that the landscape buffer along Brookneal Highway (Route 501) be planted prior to the start of construction, by a vote of 7-0.

Tracy Fairchild, Director of Public Safety

In November 2025, staff received information from leadership at Lyn-Dan Heights Volunteer Fire Department (LDHVFD) regarding their seeking a tax-exempt loan for the purchase of new extrication tools.  To complete the application, the bank is requiring the County to consider a public hearing and the adoption of a resolution.  

LDHVFD is in the process of purchasing new extrication tools to equip a truck purchased through CIP funds last year.  LDHVFD plans to purchase Holmatro brand tools, including a spreader, cutter, telescopic ram, and various accessories for vehicle extrication. They are seeking a tax-exempt loan through First National Bank to finance the purchase in the principal amount of $58,731.62.  LDHVFD will be required to pay all payments for the loan.  No obligation of payments would fall on Campbell County.

RECOMMENDATION:  Staff recommends the Board conduct the necessary public hearing and consider adoption of a resolution of approval of a proposal that the Lyn-Dan Heights Volunteer Fire Department enter into a tax-exempt loan agreement with First National Bank.