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Campbell County Board of Supervisors
AGENDA - April 7, 2026
H a b e r e r B u i l d i n g B o a r d r o o m ( L o w e r - Level)
Available via Z O O M

6:00 P.M. –

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance by Chairman Lawton
Moment of Silence

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Documents:
BOARD RETREAT - JANUARY 17 2026.PDF
APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINATION - JANUARY 20
2026.PDF
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 3 2026.PDF
WORK SESSION - FEBRUARY 17 2026.PDF
2. APPEARANCES
2.I. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: SHERIFF’S OFFICE - WHIT CLARK, SHERIFF
2.II. HIGHWAY MATTERS - VDOT
i.

Status of Outstanding Highway Matters: See memorandum

ii.

Highway Matters Action Items: None

iii. Briefing the Board on the FY27 – FY32 Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement
Plan. A subsequent public hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026.
iv. Time is scheduled each month for Supervisors to voice any questions or
concerns regarding highway matters.
RECOMMENDATION: Please provide staff with any highway matters the Board

Plan. A subsequent public hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026.
iv. Time is scheduled each month for Supervisors to voice any questions or
concerns regarding highway matters.
RECOMMENDATION: Please provide staff with any highway matters the Board
has or that need to be passed along to VDOT.

Documents:
HIGHWAY MATTERS.PDF
VDOT SECONDARY ROAD SIX YEAR IMPROVEMENT PLAN.PDF
3. ADMINISTRATOR’S ITEMS
Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator

3.I. FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS ADOPTION
The Board conducted a public hearing on March 24, 2026, concerning the proposed
FY 2027 budget. Presented here for the Board’s consideration are the documents
needed for the required budget adoption and appropriation. The appropriations cover
funding for the twelve-month period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
The appropriations resolution is in part based on funding authorized by the General
Assembly for state and state-supported agencies.

The attached Appropriations Resolution reflects the Board’s direction to increase the
Transient Occupancy Tax by 5%. It also reflects the Board’s direction to reduce the
BPOL Tax rates, with each business category reduced to the nearest cent as follows:
Wholesale from $0.0340 to $0.03; Public Utilities from $0.4281 to $0.42; Fuel and
Retailers from $0.1654 to $0.16; Contractors from $0.1304 to $0.13; Personal
Services from $0.2967 to $0.29; and Professional Services from $0.4281 to $0.42.
There have been no changes since the public hearing, which was held on March 24th.

The proposed combined expenditure budget for the County in FY 2027 is
$149,746,635. This includes funding for the:
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General Fund in the amount of $108,159,596
Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $7,147,782
Debt Service Fund of $7,025,975
Solid Waste Fund in the amount of $3,040,069
Health Insurance and Flexible Benefits Fund in the amount of $23,773,213
Tourism Opportunity Fund in the amount of $600,000

The General Fund budget is balanced with budgeted expenditures equaling budgeted
revenues. This budget includes a proposed salary increase for all County full-time
employees equal to the state mandated raise for compensation board positions plus
2%--not to exceed 5%. The salary increase shall be effective July 1, 2026.
The budget also includes a proposal for seven (7) new full-time County Employees.
The positions are as follows:
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Network/Systems Admin – Information Technology
Administrative Clerk – Assistant Registrar – Registrar’s Office
Planner – Environmental Management Program

The budget also includes a proposal for seven (7) new full-time County Employees.
The positions are as follows:
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Network/Systems Admin – Information Technology
Administrative Clerk – Assistant Registrar – Registrar’s Office
Planner – Environmental Management Program
Administrative Aide III – Sheriff’s Office
Program Manager I – CEQL
ALS-AEMT-FF – EMS Services
Assistant Fire Marshall – Public Safety

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board take the following action:
1.
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3.
4.
5.

Approve the Tax Resolution, subject to any revisions in the tax rates
adopted by the Board;
Adopt the budget as presented to the Board;
Adopt the attached Appropriations Resolution for FY 2027 subject to
final action on #2 above;
Approve a salary increase of state raise plus 2%, not to exceed 5% for
eligible full-time County Employees.
Approve the hiring of seven new full-time County positions as listed
above.

Documents:
FY27 BUDGET ADOPTION APPROPRIATION MEMORANDUM.DOC
FY2027 APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION.XLSX
FY 2027 TAX RESOLUTION.DOCX
3.II. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE CHANGE TO MOVE POLLING PLACES
F.E. “Tripp” Isenhour, III, County Attorney
The General Assembly has called a special election on a constitutional amendment
that would give the General Assembly the authority to redraw the Virginia
congressional district boundaries. Under current law, Virginia’s 11 congressional
districts are drawn once every 10 years by the Virginia Redistricting Commission, a
non-partisan legislative body with equal political representation for both major parties.
Under the proposed amendment, the General Assembly would be allowed to draw
politically motivated partisan boundaries that would remain in place until the next
decennial census, after which time the Redistricting Commission would resume its
normal authority. The ballot question has been scheduled for a special election to be
held on April 21, 2026.
Two of Campbell County’s normal polling places are located in Campbell County
public schools: Rustburg Elementary and Yellow Branch Elementary. Upon learning of
the date for the special election, Campbell County’s School Superintendent provided
notice to the Registrar that these two schools would be unavailable for use as polling
places on April 21, 2026. The Registrar was able to reach an agreement with the
Rustburg Ruritan Club to serve as the polling place in the Rustburg District, and with
the Agape Fellowship Center to serve as the polling place in the Yellow Branch
District, both for this special election only. The Registrar was granted approval from
both the State Board of Elections and the local Electoral Board to temporarily move
these two polling places. Because the polling places are established by County Code,
the Board must also temporarily amend its County Code to formally document these
temporary changes.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board review the proposed
emergency uncodified ordinance and, if appropriate, take action to confirm
the move of these polling places on a temporary basis.

temporary changes.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board review the proposed
emergency uncodified ordinance and, if appropriate, take action to confirm
the move of these polling places on a temporary basis.

Documents:
EMERGENCY POLLING PLACE MOVE.PDF
PROPOSED UNCODIFIED EMERGENCY ORDINANCE.PDF
3.III. CONSENT TO SIGN SETTLEMENT FOR OPIOID ABATEMENT AUTHORITY
In November of 2021, the Board authorized the County’s participation in the Virginia
Opioid Abatement Authority, pursuant to an adopted MOU, which requires any funds
received to be used to abate the effects of opioid misuse in the local community, as
well as the acceptance of a settlement agreement related to the opioid authority for
defendants Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart. In March of 2023, the
Board further voted to authorize a similar settlement of any potential claims related to
McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, Janssen, and their related corporate
entities related to the opioid health crisis. This year at the August regular meeting,
the Board approved another settlement related to the Sackler family, the owners of the
Purdue Pharma family of companies. The Board most recently approved a settlement
reached with opioid manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan,
Sun, and Zydus. The Board has now been presented with another settlement from the
six “remnant” defendants, Associated Pharmacies, Inc., J M Smith Corporation,
Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina
Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and United Natural Foods, Inc.
Like the prior settlements, the new settlement resolves all claims against these
defendants nationwide, funneling all governmental funds through state-based Opioid
Abatement Authorities. All funds received through the new settlement will be
distributed through and administered by the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority
under the previously adopted MOU. In order to participate in the settlement and claim
the benefit of these additional funds, the County must authorize a representative to
sign the necessary documents. The documents are in a similar form to those already
executed with regard to the previous defendants.

RECOMMENDATION: The County Attorney recommends that the Board
consider the attached documents and, if so inclined, grant the County
Attorney authority to execute the new settlement documents on behalf of the
County.

Documents:
OPIOID AUTHORITY REMNANT DEFENDANTS SETTLEMENT MEMO.PDF
OPIOID AUTHORITY MOU.PDF
2026 REMNANT DEFENDANT SETTLEMENT NOTICE.PDF
DRAFT 2026 REMNANT DEFENDANTS SETTLEMENT RESOLUTION.PDF
2025 ADOPTED EIGHT DEFENDANT SETTLEMENT RESOLUTION.PDF
2025 ADOPTED PURDUE PHARMA SETTLEMENT RESOLUTION.PDF
2023 ADOPTED RESOLUTION.PDF
2021 ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS.PDF
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.I. APPROPRIATIONS
Attached is an appropriation listing for the Board’s consideration.

2021 ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS.PDF
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.I. APPROPRIATIONS
Attached is an appropriation listing for the Board’s consideration.
Documents:
APPROPRIATIONS.XLSX
4.II. COUNTY ATTORNEY INVOICE
Attached is an invoice for $22,291.07 from the County Attorney for services provided
from February 17, 2026 through March 25, 2026.
Services
General Representation:
Real Estate Tax Collection:

$11,287.50
$1,096.50

Personal Property Tax Collection:
Miscellaneous Matters:

$1,462.00

$2,795.00

Expenses Paid
General Representation:

$3,749.28

Personal Property Tax Collection:
Miscellaneous Matters:

$85.95

$1,814.94

Documents:
COUNTY ATTORNEY INVOICE.PDF
4.III. RESOLUTION OPPOSING MANDATORY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LEGISLATION
(HB 1263/SB 378)
Documents:
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LEGISLATION RESO.PDF
VACO LETTER TO GOVERNOR SPANBERGER.PDF
4.IV. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff Recommends The Board:
a.

Approve the appropriations as presented;

b.

Approve the County Attorney invoice of $22,291.07;

c. Adopt the resolution opposing mandatory collective bargaining
legislation (HB 1263/SB 378).

5. APPOINTMENTS

c. Adopt the resolution opposing mandatory collective bargaining
legislation (HB 1263/SB 378).

5. APPOINTMENTS
Attached for your review is a list of appointments.
Documents:
APPOINTMENTS.XLSX
6. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD
A few minutes are scheduled at each meeting to discuss matters from the Board.
Documents:
MATTERS FROM THE BOARD.PDF
7. CLOSED MEETING
None
8.

7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Information for the following Public Hearing can be found in the Board Packet
below.
Documents:
BOARD PACKET.PDF
PUBLIC NOTICE.PDF
8.I. PL-26-002 REZONING REQUEST – 119 CANDLEMAKERS LANE
Kate N. Reusch, Planner
This request is from Blake Shorter to rezone the property located at 119
Candlemakers Lane and further identified as tax map parcel 24-A-4B from Agricultural
to Residential – Single Family in order to construct a single-family residence with
reduced setbacks. The property is located in the Concord Election District. As per
the Comprehensive Plan, the property is located in an area designated as medium to
high density residential.
The applicant is seeking to rezone the parcel to R-SF in order to construct a singlefamily dwelling on the property. Due to the shape of the lot and an existing drain field,
the applicant is not able to meet A-1 setback requirements with the structure he
would like to build. The lot does not meet current A-1 minimum lot size requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended approval of
the request by a vote of 6-0.

8.II. PL26-014 SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST – 912 GOAT ISLAND ROAD
This request is by Tarry Pribble for a special use permit for the property located at 912
Goat Island Road and further identified as tax map parcel 88-3-1B to allow for the
existing manufactured home to be used as a tourist house. The property is located in
the Brookneal Election District. As per the Comprehensive Plan, the property is

8.II. PL26-014 SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST – 912 GOAT ISLAND ROAD
This request is by Tarry Pribble for a special use permit for the property located at 912
Goat Island Road and further identified as tax map parcel 88-3-1B to allow for the
existing manufactured home to be used as a tourist house. The property is located in
the Brookneal Election District. As per the Comprehensive Plan, the property is
located in an area designated as rural.
The applicant is seeking to be able to rent out the manufactured home currently on
the property as a tourist house. The owners currently use the property only on
weekends and would like to rent it out when not being used for personal use. The
special use permit is needed as the property does not have the 25-acre minimum to
allow the tourist house as a by-right use.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended approval of
the request with the staff-recommended condition that the applicant utilizes
the site in conformance with the use described in the narrative and shown on
the survey submitted with this request by a vote of 6-0.

8.III. PL-26-019 SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST – 1109 CLARKS ROAD
This request is by Timothy Thomas for a special use permit for the property located at
1109 Clarks Road and further identified as tax map parcels 32-2-1D and 32-2-1A2 to
allow for the property to be used as an outdoor wedding venue and for the barn to be
used as a special events venue. The property is located in the Spring Hill Election
District. As per the Comprehensive Plan, the property is located in an area
designated as transitional.
The applicant is seeking to be able to use the property as an outdoor wedding venue
and to convert the existing barn into a special events venue/reception location.
Approximately 2,200 square feet of the barn will be converted into a special events
venue with bathrooms and a warming kitchen for catering.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended approval of
the request with the staff-recommended condition that the applicant utilizes
the site in conformance with the use described in the narrative and shown on
the survey submitted with this request by a vote of 6-0.
8.IV. PUBLIC HEARING – CODE UPDATE: CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT STORAGE
YARDS
F.E. “Tripp” Isenhour, III, County Attorney
At the March meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the Board authorized the
advertisement of a code update adding the definition of a contractor’s equipment
storage yards to County Code Section 22-2, and allowing such use as a by-right use
in business general, business heavy zones, industrial general zones, and industrial
heavy zones, as well as a special use permit use in agricultural zones.
Notice was published for a public hearing before the Planning Commission on March
23, 2026, and before the Board of Supervisors on April 7, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board review the Code
changes related to contractor’s equipment storage yards 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.
Documents:
LAY DOWN YARD CODE UPDATE MEMO.PDF

public hearing, the Board should consider adopting the proposed change if a
majority of the Board so chooses.
Documents:
LAY DOWN YARD CODE UPDATE MEMO.PDF
LAY DOWN YARD AD.PDF
9. AGENCY MINUTES AND REPORTS
Documents:
PLANNING COMMISSION - FEBRUARY 2026.PDF
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD - FEBRUARY 2026.PDF
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Documents:
NEW EMPLOYEE REPORT - MARCH 2026.PDF
SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS - MARCH 2026.PDF
IDA-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES - MARCH 2026.PDF
RECYCLING PROGRAM UPDATE - MARCH 2026.PDF
COUNTYWIDE PARK RECREATION RECREATIONAL ASSESSMENT - MARCH
2026.PDF
11. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING SCHEDULE
Revised 3/25/2026

Tuesday, April 7th
6:00 PM – Regular Administrative Business Meeting (Budget Adoption)
7:00 PM – Public Hearings

Tuesday, April 14th
6:00 PM – Board Work Session

Tuesday, April 21st
6:00 PM – Broadband Authority

Tuesday, May 5th
6:00 PM – Regular Administrative Business Meeting
7:00 PM – Public Hearings

Tuesday, May 19th
6:00 PM – Joint Work Session w/Planning Commission

Tuesday, June 2nd

6:00 PM – Joint Work Session w/Planning Commission

Tuesday, June 2nd
6:00 PM – Regular Administrative Business Meeting
7:00 PM – Public Hearings

Tuesday, June 16th
6:00 PM – Joint Work Session w/Industrial Development Authority

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
January 17, 2026
A meeting of the Campbell County Board of Supervisors was held on the 17th day of
January 2026 at the Campbell County Training School Complex, 1470 Village Highway,
Rustburg, Virginia. The members present were:
Tom K. Lawton, Chairman, Presiding
Kenneth R. Brown
Justin A. Carwile
Matt W. Cline
Paul E. Dowdy
Jon R. Hardie
Charlie A. Watts II

Altavista Election District
Spring Hill Election District
Timberlake Election District
Concord Election District
Sunburst Election District
Rustburg Election District
Brookneal Election District

Also present were:
Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Clifton M. Tweedy, Deputy County Administrator
Paul Harvey, Assistant County Administrator
Catherine H. Moore, Clerk
Brooke S. Wright, Office Manager
David Rose, Financial Advisor, Davenport Public Finance

Chairman Lawton called the meeting to order at 9:12 a.m. and thanked everyone for
attending.
This meeting was scheduled as a retreat to allow the members to meet in an informal
setting. The members shared what led them to serve on the Board of Supervisors, what they were
most proud of and what they would like to accomplish in the future. Some of the common goals
included maintaining reasonable tax rates or reducing tax rates, continued investment in economic
development, job growth, improving school facilities, and retaining quality County staff. There
was support to work towards a solid waste solution outside of the framework of the Region 2000
Services Authority.
Administrator Rogers appreciated the Board outlining goals and objectives as this helped
align staff and resources to actionable items. For example, from the 2024 retreat, staff developed
a video campaign called “What’s Up Campbell” to highlight County departments, landmarks and
services. In addition, a re-branding campaign was initiated and would be rolled out soon with new
logos and gateway signs. As a result of the 2024 retreat, work was done to address emergency
response times, the land use map, solid waste solutions, school attendance zones and budgeting
for a new Animal Shelter.
David Rose, the County’s financial advisor, reviewed the County’s strong financial
position, credit rating and strong reserves. Mr. Rose reviewed strategies to finance $50 million in
School and County projects that included the Altavista Middle/High School ($35 million), a New
Animal Shelter ($5 million) and a new Public Safety Building ($10 million). The County’s position
was such that this this could be accomplished without a tax increase.
The meeting was recessed at 12:15 p.m. for lunch.
During the afternoon session, the Board discussed priorities for the coming fiscal year.
These included a reduction in personal property taxes, using capacity at William Campbell and
Altavista Combined Schools to attract out of County students, increasing transient occupancy taxes
and construction of a new animal shelter. During the discussion around economic development, it
was recognized that funding infrastructure was a long-term investment necessary to grow
industrial and recreational development. There was also discussion on the potential development
of the airport property and investments in the Campbell County Technical Center to support the
new Animal Shelter.

Administrator Rogers indicated time was of the essence to make a decision on solid waste
operations in the County. There was currently $16.1 million set aside for solid waste. The draft
Capital Improvement Plan to be presented to the Board in February proposes to use part of the
reserved funds. The costs of building a stand-alone transfer station were not advantageous to the
County. There was a consensus to authorize Administrator Rogers to reach out to the City of
Lynchburg to discuss the options proposed in the October 2025 letter. The Board may consider a
land use change in order to solidify a solution for the next 25-30 years. Supervisor Hardie would
prefer closing the regional landfill and work with a private company for trash disposal. If an
agreement could not be reached with the current members of the regional authority, the Board
would need to discuss a transfer station model.
On motion of Supervisor Carwile, the meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
The vote was: Aye: Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts
Nay: None
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TOM K. LAWTON, CHAIRMAN
Approved: _________________

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
January 20, 2026
A meeting of the Campbell County Board of Supervisors was held on the 20th day of
January 2026 in the Board of Supervisors meeting room of the Walter J. Haberer Building,
Rustburg, Virginia. The members present were:
Tom K. Lawton, Chairman, Presiding
Kenneth R. Brown
Justin A. Carwile
Matt W. Cline
Paul E. Dowdy
Jon R. Hardie
Charlie A. Watts II

Altavista Election District
Spring Hill Election District
Timberlake Election District
Concord Election District
Sunburst Election District
Rustburg Election District
Brookneal Election District

Also present were:
Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Clifton M. Tweedy, Deputy County Administrator
Paul E. Harvey, Assistant County Administrator
F.E. “Tripp” Isenhour, III, County Attorney
Brian R. Stokes, Director of Community Development & Public Works
Brooke S. Wright, Office Manager
Chairman Lawton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Following the Pledge of
Allegiance, a moment of silence was observed.
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APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINATION: PARCEL 17-A-1
CABIN FIELD ROAD

Administrator Rogers opened the meeting by stating that the Board had gathered to
consider a petition to review a decision by the County’s Zoning Administrator, Karissa Shrader.
This was not a routine meeting of the Board. The purpose was not to consider public sentiment or
policy direction, but rather the Board’s legal obligation was to consider if it would uphold the
Zoning Administrator’s determination that three (3) separate concept plans received from MESH
Capital, LLC, for property located on Cabin Field Road meet the underlying zoning and generally
conform to the proffered conditions from the year 2000. This matter was before the Board of
Supervisors rather than the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) because State Code requires that
petitions to review determinations relating to proffers come before the Board of Supervisors. This
placed the Board in the unusual position of making a finding of fact and applying the law. There
had recently been a vigorous discussion regarding the advantages and disadvantages of data
centers. That is not what the Board was considering at this meeting. He reiterated that the Board
was to review and consider if the Zoning Administrator correctly applied the law.
Karissa Shrader appreciated the opportunity to speak in her capacity as the Board’s
appointed Zoning Administrator. She was a Virginia Certified Zoning Administrator with over a
decade of experience in Community Development. Mr. Robert Ashby Smith had filed a petition
against her October 30, 2025 determination that the three (3) conceptual plans submitted by MESH
Capital, LLC, were in general compliance with the proffered conceptual plan for parcel 17-A-1 on
January 3, 2000. She stated that Mr. Smith’s letter provided no basis to overturn her decision,
which was made in full compliance with the law. It was her responsibility to evaluate land use
matters strictly according to the law. Her role was not to judge the desirability of a particular use,
but to apply the standards that were written and legally in effect. Her determination was limited
to one question: Were the conceptual plans submitted by MESH Capital in general compliance
with the proffered conceptual plan? She stated that the answer was yes, the plans were in general
compliance with the proffered plan, and Mr. Smith’s arguments were not relevant.
Mrs. Shrader outlined how a project progresses in Campbell County because this dispute
involved conceptual plans, not site plans. A conceptual plan was a very early, high-level
illustration of a potential project. It was not engineered to any particular standard, and it was not
final. It did not create lots, approve buildings, or authorize construction. Its purpose was to show
a general vision and allow agencies and stakeholders to offer preliminary feedback. If a project

met certain thresholds, the conceptual plan proceeded to a Project Evaluation Committee (PEC)
meeting, where agencies such as VDOT, Campbell County Utilities and Service Authority,
Environmental staff, the Fire Marshal, and others provided high-level, advisory input. PEC
meetings were not a final review. They helped guide a developer before they spent significant
resources preparing detailed plans. The next step was the site plan, which was the true regulatory
process. Site plans were thoroughly engineered and must comply with every applicable law,
ordinance, and technical standard. Applicable agencies must formally review and approve them,
and no building permits may be issued until they have passed review. Conceptual plans invite
discussion, while final approved site plans enforce compliance.
On January 3, 2000, the property now known as parcel 17-A-1 on the corner of Cabin Field
Rd and Rt. 460 was rezoned from Agricultural to M-1 Industrial, Conditional. In a subsequent
countywide update of the Zoning Ordinance several years later, the old M-1 zoning district was
replaced, and the subject property became Industrial-Heavy, Conditional. The original proffers,
including the conceptual plan, remained part of the new zoning classification. Mrs. Shrader had
reviewed the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors minutes from December 1999 and
January 2000 and pointed out that both the Planning Commission and Board voted unanimously,
with only one person presenting questions before the Planning Commission and no person
speaking in opposition at the Board of Supervisors meeting. The original conceptual plan
envisioned an industrial park consisting of:
1. A 50-foot-wide roadway with entrances on Rt 460 and Cabin Field Road;
2. No more than 15 lots, and;
3. A portion, approximately 14.4%, of the land reserved as green space.
The property changed ownership in 2005 and remained undeveloped. In 2025, MESH
Capital requested to remove the proffered plan while preserving the list of excluded uses from the
year 2000. The Planning Commission recommended approval, but the Board ultimately denied
that request. Following that denial, MESH submitted three (3) conceptual plans and requested an
official zoning determination concerning the general compliance of those plans with the original
proffered conceptual plan. The determination Mrs. Shrader issued on October 30, 2025, confirmed
that the three (3) conceptual plans submitted were in general compliance.
Mrs. Shrader noted that the wording of a proffer was extremely important, as approved
proffers become part of the zoning ordinance applicable only to specific properties. In this case,
the proffer required that development occur in general compliance with the conceptual plan, not
substantial compliance or strict compliance. General compliance was the lowest and most flexible
level of conformance. It meant that the essential features of the proffered plan must be present, but
the details may differ. The County applied this standard by focusing on key characteristics shown
in the original drawing. Mrs. Shrader showed the Board the proffered conceptual plan and the
three (3) conceptual plans submitted by MESH Capital. To determine whether the submitted
conceptual plans met general compliance, it was identified that the essential components of the
2000 plan were:
1. A 50-foot-wide roadway with entrances on Rt 460 and Cabin Field Road;
2. A maximum of 15 parcels;
3. A preserved green space area.
Mrs. Shrader indicated that each of the three submitted conceptual plans includes those
components. She stated that Mr. Smith’s letter offered points that he believes prove that her
determination was made in error. Mr. Smith raised concerns regarding a general note on the 2000
conceptual plan stating, “Separate approval of a site plan by the Planning Commission under
Section 21-26 shall be required before each lot within an industrial park is issued a zoning permit,
regardless of who the record owner of the property may be.” Mrs. Shrader noted that at that time,
the Zoning Administrator reviewed site plans, and the final approval for industrial park lots was
granted by the Planning Commission. She stated that the legal landscape has changed since 2000.
Because of the changes in state law, the note is no longer applicable. Under Virginia Code §1-248,
local governments may not enforce ordinances or requirements that conflict with state law. Code
now assigns site plan approval authority to the Zoning Administrator, not the Planning
Commission. Additionally, Mr. Smith expressed concern that building illustrations appear to cross
property lines. Mrs. Shrader commented that as of today, there are no internal property lines. These
are overlays on the original proffered plan, intended simply to illustrate possible building
placement. No subdivision has occurred, and no lots have been created. She added that it is not
uncommon for boundary lines to be moved or vacated to suit development needs. The proffered

conceptual plan prevents more than 15 parcels from being created; however, it establishes no
minimum number of parcels.
Mr. Smith’s appeal referenced a July 2025 PEC meeting comment by the Fire Marshal
regarding the need for road access within 150 feet of all sides of future buildings. Mrs. Shrader
stated that this was irrelevant to the question of general compliance with the proffered conceptual
plan. The fire access requirement was real, and it was important, but it applied during the site plan
process. Conceptual plans were not required to show fire access, emergency lanes, or internal
circulation. Those details must be, and will be, addressed when a fully engineered site plan is
submitted. At that time, the Fire Marshal’s requirement will be enforced. The absence of access
roads on a conceptual plan did not mean a project failed to comply. It simply meant those elements
have not yet been designed. The October 30th letter did not approve a site plan. It identified
general compliance with the proffered plan only.
Mr. Smith also expressed concerns that he did not receive adjoining property owner letters
for both parcels he owns, 426 Cabin Field Road and 390 Cabin Field Road. Mrs. Shrader stated
that this was also irrelevant to the question of general compliance with the proffered conceptual
plan. She pointed out that when the adjoining owner letters were created, staff used Real Estate
records to determine the mailing addresses of the applicable owners. In this case, the notice was
mailed to the address of record, 390 Cabin Field Road, for both of Mr. Smith’s parcels.
Mr. Smith expressed his belief that the original proffer intended to protect the Cabin Field
community from the impacts of very large industrial development. Mrs. Shrader acknowledged
that his concern about maintaining the character of the area was heartfelt, but irrelevant to the
determination of general compliance with the proffered conceptual plan. Her responsibility was
to adhere to the written proffer as accepted in January 2000, not assumptions about the intent
behind it. The language used was “general compliance,” which gave flexibility to property owners.
Her determination did not authorize construction, nor did it give a developer free rein. It simply
acknowledged that the three conceptual plans met the same general framework established in the
2000 proffer.
In closing, Mrs. Shrader expressed respect for the concerns raised by Mr. Smith and for
the community he represented. Her determination was carefully and thoughtfully made, guided
by the proffer language, the zoning ordinance, and Virginia law. She defended that her
determination was correct under the law and facts presented. The conceptual plans included the
required road connections, maintained the parcel limit, preserved the green space, and aligned with
the “general compliance” standard of the proffer. This determination did not approve any site
plan, authorize construction, or remove any of the protections that will apply during the detailed
technical review.
All environmental standards, Fire Code requirements, engineering
specifications, stormwater controls, buffering requirements, and agency approvals would still be
required in the formal site plan process. She remained committed to transparency, consistency,
and fairness in administering the County’s ordinances and ensuring that all development proceeds
in accordance with the law. She reminded the Board that they were here to decide on a matter of
fact. Has Mr. Smith established that the conceptual plans submitted by MESH Capital are not in
general compliance with the proffered conceptual plan?
Supervisor Cline thanked Mrs. Shrader for her thorough presentation. He heard her state
several times that the proffered site plan indicated a maximum of 15 parcels and asked where that
language was written. Mrs. Shrader said that it was not written, but the site plan from 2000 showed
15 parcels, and the conceptual plans submitted by MESH Capital did not want more than 15 parcels
to be created. She added that a proffered site plan limits the number of parcels that can be created,
but the County’s subdivision ordinance does not allow staff to dictate a minimum number of
parcels. Supervisor Cline understood that proffers were legally binding, and it was unclear to him
why the proffered site plan with 15 parcels would not be binding. Mrs. Shrader stated that in this
situation, the County cannot force MESH Capital to keep 15 parcels because the conceptual plans
they submitted were in general compliance with the proffered site plan, not strict compliance. She
reiterated that the general compliance was that no more than 15 parcels be created, and staff could
not prevent MESH Capital from vacating or relocating boundary lines.
Supervisor Carwile understood the property had not been subdivided yet. He asked if it
were to be subdivided exactly as shown on the proffered site plan, could the property owner be
stopped from constructing buildings that would cross property lines? Mrs. Shrader indicated that

the Building Code would not allow a building to cross property lines, and lines would have to be
vacated to accommodate the building size. She added that the subdivision ordinance had changed
since 2000, and some of the parcels on the proffered site plan would not have the required road
frontage for property zoned Industrial – Heavy, Conditional.
Supervisor Hardie thanked Mrs. Shrader for her organized presentation. He believed the
background information was pertinent to the current proposal. In answer to his question regarding
when the Zoning Ordinance was updated after 2000, Paul Harvey, Assistant County Administrator,
answered approximately 2005 or 2006. Mr. Hardie understood that the current property owner
acquired the property in 2005, and he asked if the current owner had ever applied to have the zoning
of the property changed to Industrial – Heavy. Mrs. Shrader was not aware of the current owner
making that request. The previous owner had requested the change from Agricultural to M-1
Industrial, Conditional. Supervisor Hardie noted that M-1 was defined as County Code Section
22-14(A), which still exists today. If there was no change initiated by the owner, he asked if this
property should still fall under 22-14(A). Tripp Isenhour, County Attorney, stated that with the
countywide rezoning, all properties that were previously in a zone would be transferred over to
the new zone. Supervisor Hardie stated that in 2000, both 22-14(A) and 22-15 existed and were
defined. If the term “M-1” were removed, this parcel would meet the definition of 22-14(A). If
the applicant never liked 22-14(A), it should be the applicant’s decision. Did the County typically
change the zoning of land without the permission of the landowner? Mr. Harvey stated that when
the countywide rezoning took place, each parcel was assigned a designated new zoning
classification, and each property owner at the time had the ability to request that the Board consider
a different designation. Each parcel was looked at on its own merits, and each property owner had
the opportunity to participate in the zoning designation. Supervisor Hardie wondered if there was
any documentation that reflected the property owner’s input at that time. He believed this property
should still be defined as 22-14(A), which would subject data centers to the special use permit
process.
Mr. Smith stated his biggest aversion to the proposal by MESH Capital was that he did not
believe it generally complied with the proffered site plan from the year 2000. He felt strongly that
the legislative intent behind the proffer, meaning what was intended to be done, was different than
what was written. When the site was proffered in 2000, the internet was in its infancy, and there
was no way to proffer against data centers. He did not think the proposal was in general
compliance because the conceptual plans were for the purpose of building data centers, which were
not a concern in 2000. He believed that the true legislative intent of the original property owner,
Colen Davidson, was to keep the community safe, and he asked the Board to consider that when
making their decision.
Supervisor Carwile was trying to appreciate and understand the concern about the potential
size of the buildings. He asked Mr. Smith to explain why a few larger buildings would be a bigger
concern than potentially 15 smaller buildings if the property were divided into the maximum
number of parcels. Mr. Smith stated that the data center industry was too new to know everything
about it. His research found that data center legislation was happening at all levels of government.
He believed that two or three large buildings on this property were an egregious use of what was
intended. Because of the many unknowns of data centers, he did not believe they should be
constructed on this property.
Supervisor Watts appreciated Mr. Smith standing up for his community. He did not think
Mr. Smith addressed all the factors in his appeal in his presentation. Regarding the concern about
fire lanes, Mr. Smith stated that he now understood the process. He reiterated that the legislative
intent of the proffered site plan was not being upheld. Mr. Smith still did not agree with Mrs.
Shrader’s zoning determination, but he did not have any further rebuttal to her presentation.
Supervisor Hardie understood MESH Capital’s plan was conceptual. He asked Mrs.
Shrader if she compared the excluded uses and proffers from 2000 to the current project being
proposed. Mrs. Shrader stated that she did. Supervisor Hardie commented that data centers use a
lot of power and fuel, and he was curious about the proposed size of the gas storage tanks on the
property. Mrs. Shrader indicated that information was not on the conceptual plan and would come
during the formal site plan process.
Chairman Lawton reiterated that the question before the Board was whether the Board
agreed with Mrs. Shrader’s zoning determination.

On motion of Chairman Lawton, it was resolved the Board of Supervisors upholds the
Zoning Administrator’s determination that three (3) separate concept plans received from MESH
Capital, LLC, for property located on Cabin Field Road, parcel 17-A-1, meet the underlying zoning
and generally conform to the proffered conditions from the year 2000.
Supervisor Cline offered the following substitute motion:
On motion of Supervisor Cline, it was resolved the Board of Supervisors upholds Mr.
Smith’s appeal and overturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination that three (3) separate
concept plans received from MESH Capital, LLC, for property located on Cabin Field Road, parcel
17-A-1, meet the underlying zoning and generally conform to the proffered conditions from the
year 2000.
Supervisor Cline thanked staff for their work on this matter and indicated that his motion
was not a reflection of their efforts. He added that this situation was anomalous because a proffered
site plan was in place. The original property owner, Mr. Davidson, proffered 27 uses in 2000, and
data centers were not in a state of operation at that time. Supervisor Cline did not think that the
three conceptual plans submitted by MESH Capital met the general compliance with the proffered
site plan. In his opinion, the ability to have anywhere between one and 15 lots was too broad a
range to be considered in general compliance with the proffered site plan.
Supervisor Watts appreciated Supervisor Cline’s comments, but he speculated that if the
property had been developed 20 years ago and an offer had been made to purchase a certain number
of lots, the property owner would have sold them. From previous experience, Supervisor Watts
believed that if the property were ever fully developed, the number of parcels would be fewer than
15. He thought Supervisor Cline’s point was valid, but not convincing enough to overturn Mrs.
Shrader’s zoning determination.
Supervisor Hardie thought the proffered site plan should be defined under County Code
Section 22-14(A), as it was in the year 2000, which would require a special use permit application
for a data center. He appreciated Mr. Smith’s passion for his community.
Supervisor Brown commented that the question at hand was not about the Board’s opinion
of data centers, but rather whether staff made the correct zoning determination for the submitted
conceptual plans. He appreciated Mr. Smith’s position but agreed with the zoning determination
as it stood.
Hearing no further comment, Chairman Lawton called for a roll call vote on Supervisor
Cline’s substitute motion.
The roll call vote was:

Aye:
Aye:
Nay:
Nay:
Nay:
Nay:
Nay:
Absent:

Cline
Hardie
Brown
Carwile
Dowdy
Lawton
Watts
None

Because the substitute motion failed, a vote was taken on Chairman Lawton’s original
motion.
The roll call vote was:

Aye:
Aye:
Aye:
Aye:
Aye:
Nay:
Nay:
Absent:

Brown
Carwile
Dowdy
Lawton
Watts
Cline
Hardie
None

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ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Supervisor Watts, the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:

Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts
None
None
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TOM K. LAWTON, CHAIRMAN

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
February 3, 2026
The regular meeting of the Campbell County Board of Supervisors was held on the 3rd day
of February 2026 in the Board of Supervisors meeting room of the Walter J. Haberer Building,
Rustburg, Virginia. The members present were:
Tom K. Lawton, Chairman, Presiding
Kenneth R. Brown
Justin A. Carwile
Matt W. Cline
Paul E. Dowdy
Jon R. Hardie
Charlie A. Watts II

Altavista Election District
Spring Hill Election District
Timberlake Election District
Concord Election District
Sunburst Election District
Rustburg Election District
Brookneal Election District

Also present were:
Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Clifton M. Tweedy, Deputy County Administrator
F. E. “Tripp” Isenhour, III, County Attorney
Catherine H. Moore, Clerk

Chairman Lawton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Following the Pledge of
Allegiance, a moment of silence was observed.
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FISCAL YEAR 2027-2031 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)

The County adopts a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) annually as part of the budget
development process. The CIP is a five-year planning tool that identifies capital assets and
investments that were anticipated and/or planned. Traditionally the CIP incorporates known
expenses that exceed $10,000 for fixed assets. Items in the CIP were typically funded with an
annual transfer from the General Fund to include some portion of interest earnings, State/Other
funds received from the State or through grants and/or VDOT Revenue Sharing allocations, loaned
funds or revenues from the issuance of debt to fund certain projects, and CIP Fund balance when
available.
Brooke Wright, Office Manager, presented two CIP options for consideration. In
anticipation of limited revenue growth in the coming year, Option 1 reflected a conservative
investment in the County’s capital infrastructure. Available resources were directed toward public
safety and law enforcement needs, County facility maintenance requirements, and information
technology infrastructure. Targeting those areas left little additional funding to direct toward other
areas such as Solid Waste or Parks and Recreation. While the proposed source of funding was
sufficient for FY 2027 capital costs, there was a considerable funding gap in fiscal years 2028 –
2031.
Option 2 closed the funding gap in fiscal years 2028 – 2031 by reducing or eliminating
resources for several capital projects in Economic Development, Information Technology,
Landfill/Solid Waste, Management Services, Public Works, Recreation and Sheriff.
Funding for both CIP options included the local share transfer from the General Fund, using
$10 million from the $16.1 million one-time windfall from twice-a-year tax collection, State
funding for Economic Development, Public Safety and Social Services projects, loan funding for
Economic Development and Public Works projects, and $1.7 million previously earmarked by the
Board for construction of a new animal shelter. The option approved by the Board with
corresponding local funding required to support the plan in Fiscal Year 2027 would be
incorporated into the budget development over the coming months.
Following the presentation, there were a number of questions by the Board on projects
included in the CIP and the process used by staff to schedule projects to best utilize funding streams
from local, state and grant funds. Both CIP options utilized a drawdown from the $16.1 million
currently set aside for solid waste solutions and a transfer of $3,220,000 from the General Fund.

Several Board members were not comfortable using the set aside funds for solid waste
given the County had not yet finalized a plan for solid waste. Chairman Lawton would like to see
that source of funding removed from the CIP options. He added he would like to see projections
on a return on investment for proposed projects to help facilitate decisions on future projects.
Supervisor Hardie had a question related to the $16.1 million set aside. Administrator
Rogers confirmed the funds were invested with other general funds and the County had
experienced several million in interest earnings. The proposed budget utilized $750,000 in interest
earnings in anticipated revenues.
Based on the Board’s reluctance to utilize a portion of the $16.1 million set aside,
Administrator Rogers indicated staff would continue development of the budget to include a
transfer of $3,220,000 from the General Fund to the CIP. Staff would work to identify other funds
to offset the $2 million gap in the CIP and come back to the Board with other ideas and strategies.
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LONG MOUNTAIN PARK DEED AMENDMENT

Jordan Welborn, Director of Citizen Engagement and Quality of Life (CEQL), presented a
request to amend the deed for the Long Mountain Park to include language the park would remain
open in perpetuity as a public recreational space. The deed amendment was required to comply
with a grant application for Long Mountain Park.
Long Mountain Park is a 51.88-acre park the County has owned since 2002. The park
currently has softball and soccer fields, a playground unit, and walking trails. Staff was currently
prepping the park for a disc golf course. In 2025, Parks and Recreation created a six-phase plan to
add utilities, a bathroom facility, a pavilion, a disc golf course and a pickleball/basketball area to
the park.
Parks and Recreation staff worked with Economic Development to apply for a State grant
through the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation that would fund phases 1-3,
which include the disc golf course, utility projects and completion of the restroom at a cost of
approximately $300,000. If successful, they would receive approximately $150,000 in grant funds.
As this was a 50/50 matching grant, park development funds were carried over from FY25 and set
aside for this project. More grant funding may be available if the Board chose to allocate additional
matching funds. A key feature of the grant program is that all assisted areas must be maintained
and opened, in perpetuity, as public outdoor recreation areas to ensure their use for future
generations.
On motion of Supervisor Hardie, it was resolved the Board of Supervisors authorizes the
County Administrator to execute documents necessary to amend the deed for the Long Mountain
Park to include language the park would remain open in perpetuity as a public recreational space.
The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:
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Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts
None
None

SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR SOLAR FACILITY ON BROOKNEAL HWY

At the Board’s January 6, 2026 meeting, a public hearing was held to consider a special
use permit by Morgan Vickery of Virginia Electric and Power Company doing business as
Dominion Energy Virginia, agent for Sandra Carr, to allow a solar facility on property located on
Brookneal Highway. The project would be known as Bluegrass Solar and would encompass
approximately 13.4 acres of a 59.814 ± acre tract. During the consideration of the request,
Supervisor Watts offered a motion to deny the special use permit. Chairman Lawton followed with
a substitute motion to delay the request for 30 days to allow Dominion Energy and the Board of
Supervisors to consider the application and conditions. Chairman Lawton’s motion failed, and
Supervisor Watts’ motion passed on a 4-3 vote. The public hearing was closed on January 6th.
At the January 13, 2026 meeting Supervisor Watts offered a motion to reconsider Chairman
Lawton’s substitute motion from the January 6th meeting. Staff indicated this was a permissible

action by a Board member on the prevailing side of a motion. Consideration of the special use
permit was scheduled for this meeting.
George Jamerson of Dominion Energy indicated the project was the same as first
presented on January 6, 2026 except that Dominion had updated the proffered conditions. The
conditions offered more clearly described the security, buffering plan and decommissioning plan,
limiting the project area and generation capacity to 13.4 acres and a 3 MW facility, and increased
the cash payments.
Chairman Lawton questioned if the project would include onside battery storage. Austin
Jones of Dominion indicated the project would not. In a subsequent question by Supervisor
Hardie, Mr. Jones confirmed the project would be limited to 13.4 acres, but the location may shift
slightly based on the necessary field work prior to construction. As to a question regarding the
useful life of a solar project, Mr. Jones indicated they estimate the useful life of a solar project at
35 years. There was a related question if Dominion could place a whole new array of solar panels
at the end of the useful life. Mr. Jones indicated there were be a number of considerations at that
time, one being a new lease agreement with the property owner.
Supervisor Watts appreciated that Dominion listened to the concerns of the neighbors and
the Board and including conditions that would enhance the project.
On motion of Supervisor Watts, it was resolved the Board of Supervisors accepts the
recommendation of the Campbell County Planning Commission and APPROVES Request #PL25-248 by 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 located on Brookneal Highway, further identified as tax map parcel
74-A-68 in the Brookneal Election District, with the following conditions:
1.

2.

3.
4.

5.

The applicant will utilize the site in general conformance with the use described in the
narrative and shown on the site plan submitted with the Special Use Permit, including
the installation of a six (6) ft. security fence, and twenty (20) foot wide buffer
(identified as Enhanced Screening on Sheet 7 of the site plan) along Brookneal
Highway – Route 501 as shown.
The maximum Project Area, defined as the area within the security fencing of the solar
energy facility, shall be a maximum of 13.4 acres. The Project Area may be shifted
within the overall property as long as any setbacks and buffers shown on the site plan
are maintained.
The maximum name plate generation capacity of the project shall be 3 MW.
All landscaping in the twenty (20) foot buffer along Brookneal Highway – Route 501
(identified as Enhanced Screening on Sheet 7 of the site plan) shall be installed prior to
any sitework or construction on the Project Area.
Decommissioning Plan
a. The Applicant shall provide a detailed decommissioning plan that provides
procedures and requirements for removal of all parts of the solar energy generation
facility and its various structures at the end of the useful life of the facility or if it is
deemed abandoned pursuant to §22-17.27 of the Zoning Ordinance. The plan shall
include the anticipated life of the facility, the estimated overall cost of
decommissioning the facility in current dollars, the methodology for determining
such estimate, and the manner in which the project will be decommissioned. The
decommissioning plan and the estimated decommissioning cost will be updated
upon the request of the Zoning Administrator, provided the update shall be no more
frequently than once every five years and no less frequently than once every ten
years. The estimated decommissioning cost shall not include any credit for the
salvage value of materials.
b. Prior to commencing any sitework or construction on the Project Area, the
Applicant must provide security in the amount of the estimated cost of the
decommissioning. The security shall be in the form of a performance surety bond
in an amount equal to the estimated decommissioning cost developed and updated
in accordance with the decommissioning plan acceptable to the County. The
security must remain valid until the decommissioning obligations have been met.
The security may be adjusted up or down by the County if the estimated cost of
decommissioning the facility changes. The security must be renewed or replaced if

6.

necessary to account for any changes in the total estimated overall
decommissioning cost in accordance with the periodic updated estimates required
by the decommissioning plan. Obtaining and maintaining the requisite security will
be a mandatory condition of the special use permit. The security shall be in favor
of the County and shall be obtained and delivered to the County before any
construction commences.
c. The decommissioning plan, cost estimates, and all updates of those plans and
estimates shall be sealed by a professional engineer.
The Applicant shall provide the substantial cash payments set forth in this condition
for substantial public improvements, the need for which is not generated solely by the
granting of this permit, so long as such conditions are reasonably related to the solar
facility that is the subject of this permit. The Applicant and the County acknowledge
and agree that the County is responsible for identifying in future budget years
qualifying substantial public improvements that will be funded by these substantial
cash payments in this condition. The substantial cash payments set forth in this
condition are in addition to real estate taxes that the applicant must pay on the site and
the facility. The substantial cash payments incorporated into this condition are the
following:
a. $60,000 will be due within 30 days of the issuance of this Special Use Permit, of
which $20,000 shall be provided to the Gladys Fire Department, which provides
fire service for the property, to be used for substantial public improvements.
b. $30,000 will be due prior to the issuance of an erosion and sediment control permit
for the facility.
c. $30,000 will be due on or before the date that is 90 days following the
commencement of commercial operation of the solar facility.

The Applicant shall provide written notice to the County within ten (10) business days of when
the facility commences commercial operation. The payment by the applicant of all substantial
cash payments shall be a condition of this Special Use Permit. Once the Applicant has made all
payments required under this condition, the condition shall be deemed satisfied.
Chairman Lawton called for a roll call vote:
The roll call vote was:

Aye:
Aye:
Aye:
Aye:
Nay:
Aye:
Aye:
Nay:
Absent During Meeting:
Absent During Vote:

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Brown
Carwile
Cline
Dowdy
Hardie
Lawton
Watts
None
None
None

HIGHWAY MATTERS

Each month staff provides a report to update the Board on the status of previously identified
highway issues. Time was also scheduled to receive any new highway matters or concerns. Robert
Brown, VDOT Residency Administrator, was present.






Mr. Brown indicated VDOT has received a draft study of the Doss Road/Route 460
intersection. He expected the study with the recommendations would be available to the
Board in March.
Mr. Brown indicated VDOT reviewed the crash data at the intersection of Route 699
(Gladys Road) and Route 29. The review indicated they were not having any more
problems than before construction. The speed data did show particular times when there
were higher numbers of excessive speeders. Staff would contact the Sheriff’s Department
to request enforcement.
Supervisor Dowdy requested follow-up on traffic enforcement on New London Drive near
the entrance to Wildwood Subdivision. The data showed particular times when there were

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higher numbers of excessive speeders. Staff would contact the Sheriff’s Department to
request enforcement.
Mr. Brown plans to meet with Supervisor Hardie to review traffic concerns on Dennis
Riddle Drive at the Campbell County Technical Center.
CONSENT AGENDA

The adoption of a resolution to reaffirm Campbell County as a “Second Amendment
Sanctuary” was removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
On motion of Supervisor Cline, it was resolved the Board of Supervisors approves the
following under the Consent Agenda:
Appropriations –

a)

b)

1.

General Fund, Public Safety, appropriating $1,000 to Furniture & Fixtures, and
increases Gifts and Donations – Public Safety Revenue, by $1,000, donations received
from Collaborative Health Partners;

2.

General Fund, E-911 System, appropriating $65 to Maint/Repair – Communications
Equip, and increases VITA Educational Grant Revenue, by $65, grant funds for costs
associated with E911 Phone Replacement;

3.

General Fund, Clerk of the Circuit Court, appropriating $10,598 to LVA Circuit Court
Record Prsrv Grant (2), and increase Circuit Court Prsrv Grant (2) revenue by $10,598,
grant funds awarded by the Library of Virginia;

4.

General Fund, Public Assistance Services, appropriating $1,135 to Respite – Child, and
increase Public Assistance/Admin – Federal revenue by $404.51 and Public
Assistance/Admin-State, by $730.49, respite care for Foster Families provides
therapeutic support for foster children to prevent placement disruption;

5.

General Fund, Concord Fire Company, appropriating $2,681.76 to Maint/Repair –
Vehicles, and increase Insurance Recoveries revenue by $2,681.76, insurance payment
for replacement of damaged turnout gear;
County Attorney invoice –

Approves payment to the County Attorney in the amount of $7,998.48 for services rendered
from December 24, 2025 through January 21, 2026; and
c)

Resolution – Destination Marketing Organization

Adopts a resolution to petition the Virginia Tourism Corporation to recognize the County
Economic Development as a Destination Marketing Organization.
VIRGINIA DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Campbell wishes to increase tourism opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the State of Virginia’s Tourism Corporation coordinates marketing activities
with Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) within the state to market the Commonwealth
as a premier travel destination; and
WHEREAS, the advantage of being a Destination Marketing Organization within the
Commonwealth of Virginia would allow for partner opportunities and grant applications; and
WHEREAS, increasing tourism to the County of Campbell would serve to increase local
business that may result in increased tax revenue to the County and surrounding communities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED by the County of Campbell Board of
Supervisors, this 3rd day of February 2026, the County of Campbell will petition the Virginia

Tourism Corporation (VTC) to recognize Campbell County, VA Economic Development as a
Destination Marketing Organization (DMO).
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the Campbell County Economic
Development Specialist or their designee is hereby authorized and directed to act as chief liaison
for the DMO.
The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:
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Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts
None
None

RESOLUTION – REAFFIRM CAMPBELL COUNTY AS SANCTUARY COUNTY
FOR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS

Supervisor Carwile read a proposed resolution into the record for the Board’s consideration
and adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Carwile, and seconded by Supervisor Watts, the following
resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
TO REAFFIRM CAMPBELL COUNTY AS
SANCTUARY COUNTY FOR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS
WHEREAS, the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "A
well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people
to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed," and,
WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 13, of the Constitution of Virginia provides "that a wellregulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural,
and safe defense of a free state, therefore, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not
be infringed; that standing armies, in time of peace, should be avoided as dangerous to liberty;
and that in all cases the military should be under strict subordination to, and governed by, the
civil power;" and,
WHEREAS, certain legislation introduced in the 2026 session of the Virginia General
Assembly, and certain legislation introduced in the current session of the United States
Congress could have the effect of infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and
bear arms, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution; and,
WHEREAS, the current Governor of Virginia has stated that she intends to endorse
and pass into law legislation that is unconstitutional as it pertains to the rights enumerated in
the US & Virginia Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors is concerned about the
passage of any bill containing language which could be interpreted as infringing the rights of
the citizens of Campbell County to keep and bear Arms or could begin a slippery slope of
restrictions on the Second Amendment rights of the citizens of Campbell County, and,
WHEREAS, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors wishes to express its deep
commitment to the rights of all citizens of Campbell County to keep and bear Arms; and,
WHEREAS, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors wishes to express opposition
to any law that would unconstitutionally restrict the rights under the Second Amendment of the
citizens of Campbell County to bear arms; and,
WHEREAS, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors wish to express its intent to
stand as a Sanctuary County for Second Amendment rights and to oppose, within the limits of
the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia, any efforts to
unconstitutionally restrict such rights, and to use such legal means at its disposal to protect the
right of the citizens to keep and bear arms, including through legal action, the power of
appropriation of public funds, and the right to petition for redress of grievances, and the direction
to the law enforcement and judiciary of Campbell County to not enforce any unconstitutional
law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CAMPBELL COUNTY, VIRGINIA:
That the Board of Supervisors hereby expresses its intent to uphold the Second
Amendment rights of the citizens of Campbell County, Virginia and its intent that public funds
of the County not be used to restrict Second Amendment rights or to aid in the unnecessary and
unconstitutional restriction of the rights under the Second Amendment of the citizens of
Campbell County, Virginia to bear arms; and
That the Board of Supervisors hereby declares its intent to oppose unconstitutional
restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms through such legal means as may be expedient,
including without limitation court action; and,
That the Board of Supervisors hereby declared Campbell County, Virginia, as a "Second
Amendment Sanctuary," in 2019 and hereby reaffirms that Campbell County, Virginia, is, and
will forever be, a “Second Amendment Sanctuary”.
The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:
//

Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts
None
None

APPOINTMENTS
Two appointments were made at this meeting.

On motion of Supervisor Carwile, it was resolved the Board of Supervisors reappoints
Trish Hedges, 143 Timberlake Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia, to a four-year term until December
31, 2029 on the Economic Development Commission, and reappoints Tanita Anthony, 783
Timberlake Drive, Apt. B, Lynchburg, Virginia, to a four-year term until December 31, 2029, both
representing the Timberlake Election District.
The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:
//

//

Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts
None
None

MATTERS FROM THE BOARD


Chairman Lawton asked if Comcast should be invited to the next Broadband Authority
meeting. Administrator Rogers indicated the County did not have any contracts with
Comcast, so it would only be for information purposes.



The Board was invited to attend a meeting of the Campbell County Farm Bureau on
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Long Mountain Grill.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Supervisor Hardie, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:

Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton, Watts
None
None
____________________________________
TOM K. LAWTON, CHAIRMAN
Approved: ___________________________

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
February 17, 2026
A meeting of the Campbell County Board of Supervisors convened at 6:25 p.m. on the 17th
day of February 2026 in the Multi-Use Room of the Walter J. Haberer Building, Rustburg,
Virginia. The members present were:
Tom K. Lawton, Chairman, Presiding
Kenneth R. Brown
Justin A. Carwile
Matt W. Cline
Paul E. Dowdy
Jon R. Hardie

Altavista Election District
Spring Hill Election District
Timberlake Election District
Concord Election District
Sunburst Election District
Rustburg Election District

Absent was:
Charlie A. Watts II, Chairman

Brookneal Election District

Also present were:
Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Clifton M. Tweedy, Deputy County Administrator
Paul Harvey, Assistant County Administrator
Kate Reusch, Planner
Catherine H. Moore, Clerk to the Board
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Chris Winstead, VDOT District Engineer, Lynchburg District
Gerry Harter, District Operations Director
Robert Brown, Residency Administrator
Raina Rosado, Location Design Engineer, VDOT
Daniel Brown, Designer, VDOT
Jay Brown, District Programmer, VDOT

Chairman Lawton called the Board of Supervisors meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. for a work
session with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
//

SMART SCALE PROJECTS

Mr. Tweedy indicated the VDOT Smart Scale Round 7 process was getting ready to open
up. Eight (8) projects had been identified, and each locality could submit four (4) projects for
consideration. The Board was asked to rank the projects following a review of each project.
The purpose of the Smart Scale process was to ensure Virginia invests limited
transportation dollars in the highest-value improvements. Each application was scored on how
well they addressed VTrans (Virginia’s statewide transportation plan) and Mid-term Needs

(priority needs expected in the next 10-20 years focused on safety, congestion, accessibility and
economic growth areas). Smart Scale used a transparent, objective scoring process and it helped
the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) select the most cost-effective application for
funding.
The Smart Scale process uses a pre-application stage from March 1st to April 1st to confirm
the application addresses a VTrans Mid-term Need, and provides the basic project concept,
location and purpose. The project must be approved during the pre-application stage before a full
application could be submitted. The full application stage begins June 1st and ends August 1st and
includes the detailed scope, cost estimates and benefit information for each project. The Board’s
Resolution of Support is due by July 15th.
There were two funding pathways with the Smart Scale process. One was a District Grant
Program (DGP) for smaller-scale improvements that was a strong option for safety, operational
and intersection projects. This would be a competitive process with localities within the Lynchburg
District. The Lynchburg District encompasses the counties of Nelson, Amherst, Appomattox,
Campbell, Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward, Charlotte, Pittsylvania and Halifax. The
second was the High-Priority Projects Program (HPPP) that would compete statewide and was
best suited for regionally significant improvements.
Campbell County has a strong track record in the Smart Scale process with four (4) projects
funded over the past three rounds with approximately $89 million in total Smart Scale awards.
The projects included all three phases of the Route 29 Access Management Improvements and
Timberlake Road Improvements from Greenview Drive to Laxton Road. This strong history would
position the County well for a competitive Round 7.
VDOT staff and County staff have identified eight (8) eligible projects. All eight addressed
VTrans Mid-term Needs and qualified for the Smart Scale process. These would include the
following:
1.

Route 501/24 Intersection Improvements (Village of Rustburg)

Includes intersection improvements, new turn lanes, pedestrian upgrades including
crosswalks and ADA ramps. Supervisor Hardie requested a review to determine if a right turn
lane into the Hardees Restaurant would be warranted.
2.

Lynbrook/Waterlick/Lawyers Roundabout

Includes a single-lane roundabout at the Lynbrook/Waterlick/Lawyers Road intersection.
It was noted the grade may be higher to accommodate the roundabout. VDOT may have to acquire
one parcel. The apparent success of the temporary four-way stop may be a point of consideration
during the Smart Scale process. The roundabout would be large enough to accommodate school
buses and large trucks.
3.

Sunnymeade/Suburban Intersection

To improve safety and congestion along English Tavern Road in response to current and
future development, the project was broken down into three phases. Phase 1 – Preliminary Corridor
Analysis has been completed and identified key safety and operational needs across the full
corridor. Phase 2 – Intersection & TWLTL (two-way left turn lane) Refinement was ongoing.
Further analysis of the English Tavern/Sunnymeade/Suburban intersections was needed for a
potential Round 7 application. Phase 3 to look at the Route 29 intersection was not eligible this
round and would continue to be evaluated.
Several concepts for the Sunnymeade/Suburban Intersection were being evaluated along
with turn lane improvements.
4.

Northern TWLTL (English Tavern Road)

This would widen English Tavern Road to include a two-way left turn lane (Wards Road
to Suburban Road).
5.

Southern TWLTL (English Tavern Road)

This would widen English Tavern Road to include a two-way left turn lane (Suburban Road
to Wards Road).
6.

Route 501 Improvements (Winfall to Hughes Road)

This would involve lane and shoulder widening with centerline and edgeline rumble strips.
Many of the accidents could be contributed to speed, curves and undulating terrain.
7.

Route 501 Improvements (Hughes Road to Volunteer Road)

This would include a left-turn lane from Route 501 onto Marshall Mill Road, lane and
shoulder widening with centerline and edgeline rumble strips.
8.

Route 501 Improvements (Volunteer Road to Flynn Street)
This would include lane and shoulder widening and centerline and edgeline rumble strips.

The eight projects were ranked by VDOT eligibility, Smart Scale feasibility, safety and
operations. Following additional discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to accept the
following ranking of the projects for the next round of Smart Scale funding:
Project #1 – Route 501/24 Intersection Improvements
Project #2 – Lynbrook/Waterlick/Lawyers Roundabout
Project #3 – Route 501 Improvements (Winfall to Hughes)
Project #4 – Sunnymeade/Suburban Intersections
It was not yet known the amount of transportation dollars that would be available.
Maintenance of current roadways was always first. Contributions by localities was also a factor in

the scoring and approval process. In answer to a question by Supervisor Hardie, Mr. Winstead
indicated there had been very little in the way of contributions in the Lynchburg District. The
Lynchburg District had not competed well statewide. As to an amount contributed by other
localities, he would put that information together. He added some localities had formed regional
authorities to address transportation needs.
Administrator Rogers acknowledged the success Campbell County has had in Smart Scale
applications crediting the work of VDOT and Mr. Tweedy. Mrs. Reusch was present to learn about
the Smart Scale process to assist the County going forward following Mr. Tweedy’s retirement.
//

RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION

1.

Opposition to Change Redistricting Process

On motion of Supervisor Cline, it was resolved the Board of Supervisors adopts the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in 2020, a constitutional amendment creating Section 6-A of Article II of the
Constitution of Virginia became effective and it is entitled “Virginia Redistricting Commission”;
and,
WHEREAS, the Virginia Redistricting Commission was established to convene in 2020,
and every ten (10) years thereafter, “for the purpose of establishing districts for the United States
House of Representatives and for the Senate and the House of Delegates of the General Assembly
pursuant to Article II, Section 6 of [the Constitution of Virginia.]; and,
WHEREAS, when proposed, the said amendment to the Constitution of Virginia received
broad majority support across the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 2,770,489 Virginians voting
in favor of the measure, including 20,676 Campbell County voters in favor and 7,769 in
opposition; and,
WHEREAS, Democrat leaders in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia
have called for a Special Session of the General Assembly to attempt to remove or amend Section
6-A of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia or otherwise change the Commonwealth of
Virginia’s redistricting processes; and,
WHEREAS, a growing movement among state legislatures are attempting (or have
already taken) similar actions, as well as implementing legislative districts that are neither compact
nor contiguous.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CAMPBELL COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS:

1. That the Campbell County Board of Supervisors (i) emphatically supports Section 6-A of
Article II of the Constitution of Virginia, (ii) expresses strong opposition to any attempt to
remove or amend Section 6-A of Article II of the Constitution of Virginia or otherwise
change the Commonwealth of Virginia’s redistricting processes, (iii) supports legislative
districts at all levels of government that are compact, contiguous, and comply with
applicable law, and (iv) declares its intent to oppose unconstitutional or illegal redistricting
(and its related processes), and where necessary, may use such legal means as may be
appropriate, including without limitation, court action to challenge the same.
2. That the Clerk for the Campbell County Board of Supervisors shall forward a copy of this
Resolution to the County’s legislative delegation to the General Assembly.
3. That this Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:
2.

Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton
None
Watts

Opposition to Change in Governance of Virginia Military Institute

On motion of Supervisor Carwile, it was resolved the Board of Supervisors adopts the
following resolutions:
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILLS 1374 and 1377
REGARDING THE GOVERNANCE OF THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
WHEREAS, House Bill 1374 has been introduced during the 2026 Session of the Virginia
General Assembly and proposes to amend Title 23.1 of the Code of Virginia by repealing the
statutory provisions establishing the Board of Visitors of the Virginia Military Institute and
transferring governance and oversight of the Institute to the Board of Visitors of Virginia State
University; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 1377 has been introduced during the 2026 Session of the Virginia
General Assembly and proposes to establish a Virginia Military Institute Task Force charged with
evaluating the Institute’s mission, governance, costs, academic programs, student welfare, and
institutional practices, and with reporting to the Governor and the General Assembly on whether
the Virginia Military Institute should continue to operate as a state-sponsored institution of higher
education; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Military Institute was founded in 1839 as America’s first statesupported military college and is the oldest public senior military college in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Military Institute occupies a unique role among senior military
colleges, enrolling only cadets and awarding bachelor’s degrees in engineering, science, and the
liberal arts; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Military Institute has educated thousands of graduates who have
served the Commonwealth and the United States in military, civic, and professional leadership
roles, including many citizens of Campbell County; and
WHEREAS, the presence of the Virginia Military Institute contributes a significant
historical, cultural, and economic value for the citizens of Virginia and of Campbell County; and
WHEREAS, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors recognizes that the governance
of state institutions is vested in the General Assembly, but seeks to convey the perspective of the
County and its residents regarding legislation that materially affects the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Campbell County Board of
Supervisors hereby expresses its opposition to House Bill 1374, which would restructure the
governance of the Virginia Military Institute, and House Bill 1377, which would initiate a formal
review of whether the Institute should continue as a state-sponsored institution of higher education,
and respectfully urges the members of the Virginia General Assembly to consider the historical
significance, institutional uniqueness, and local impacts associated with each of these proposals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
members of the Campbell County legislative delegation and other appropriate state officials.
The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:
//

Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton
None
Watts

ADJOURN

On motion of Supervisor Carwile, it was resolved the meeting of the Board of Supervisors
was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:

Brown, Carwile, Cline, Dowdy, Hardie, Lawton
None
Watts
____________________________________
TOM K. LAWTON, CHAIRMAN
Approved: ___________________________

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Members, Board of Supervisors

THROUGH: Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
FROM:

Clifton M. Tweedy, Deputy County Administrator

DATE:

March 23, 2026

SUBJECT: Highway Matters
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
Each month, staff will prepare this report to update the Board on the status of previously identified
highway issues. Items requiring Board action will be identified in a separate agenda item under
Highway Matters.
DISCUSSION:
Board Matters
Supervisor Hardie
- Requested Mr. Brown to meet with him to discuss possible improvements to the north
end of English Tavern Road adjacent to Hyland Heights Baptist Church.
Supervisor Lawton
- Requested improvements to Dearing Ford Road from Route 29 to Route 43. VDOT
indicated a study would be required before a project of this scope could be considered.
Staff has contacted the District Planning Office in Lynchburg to request a study be
done.
Supervisor Cline
- Requested that an overhanging tree on Cabin Field Road near the intersection with
Stage Road be removed.
Supervisor Dowdy
- Requested edge repair to the pavement along the northbound lane of Wildwood Road
near New London Drive. VDOT has made repairs.
Pending Matters
Supervisor Carwile
- Requested an update on the possibility of flashing warning signs on Enterprise Drive
in the vicinity of Bee Drive. VDOT has approved installing the flashing school zone
signs 600’ from Bee Drive in each direction. County staff secured pricing and awarded
a contract. The contractor is waiting for the delivery of the equipment and signage.
- Requests VDOT to do a more detailed speed study on Rainbow Forest Drive to gather
the raw data needed to determine if the road is eligible for traffic calming consideration.
VDOT indicated, based on recently collected speed data, that the road does qualify

for traffic calming. VDOT continues to evaluate and suggests that the Board review
the VDOT Traffic Calming Manual. It is an involved process, with the next step being
to gather signatures from citizens in the area. A memo has been provided to the Board
outlining the process.
Supervisor Hardie
- Requested improvements to the intersection of Routes 24 and 501 in Rustburg by
adding turn lanes. VDOT indicated there is a current study to determine how this
intersection could be improved. It should be ready for consideration for the next Smart

-

Scale project application process, which starts in March.
There was a serious wreck near the bottom of the hill just west of the “S” curves on
Route 24, approximately ½ mile west of Calohan Road. Can VDOT review the
roadway in this area to determine what safety improvements could be made? VDOT
reports they only have a prescriptive right-of-way in this area; therefore, they do not
own the property beyond the ditch line. This complicates and delays their ability to
make safety improvements since they would need to work with the property owners
before any work can start. VDOT will continue to explore its options to improve safety
features in this area.

Supervisor Cline
- Requested a study to determine drainage improvements that can be made to Route 460
in the vicinity of Moore’s Store to reduce flooding. One of VDOT’s on-call consultants
has begun the study. They believe they can make improvements as soon as the study is
complete and funds are available.
- Requested that VDOT provide the results of the study being performed to determine
additional improvements that can be made to the intersection of Route 460 and Doss
Road. VDOT’s consultant has finalized their study and recommends an intersection
warning system with flashing lights. This will take 18 to 30 months to design and
install.
Supervisor Dowdy
- Depending on the results gathered from the new speed limit signs recently installed
along the entrance road into Wildwood Subdivision, installation of a similar sign along
Sherbrooke Drive may be requested. The Sheriff’s Office has provided the raw data,
and County Staff is evaluating it.
- Asked about the availability of funding to possibly install flashing speed limit signs
along Charldon Road. A pair of these signs costs approximately $7,000. The County
currently has $23,300 in the line for these types of expenditures.
Supervisor Lawton
- Requested VDOT review the traffic control measures for the intersection improvement
project at the intersection of Gladys Road and Wards Road. There have been three
accidents at this location recently. VDOT agreed to review the traffic control measures
for this project, and County staff will reach out to the Sheriff’s office to request some
speed enforcement in the area to improve safety.

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Members, Board of Supervisors

THROUGH: Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator FJR
FROM:

Anne B. Blair, Director of Management Services
Callie M. Dombrowski, Finance/Budget Manager

DATE:

March 27, 2026

SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Appropriations Adoption
________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
The Board conducted a public hearing on March 24, 2026, concerning the proposed FY 2027
budget. Presented here for the Board’s consideration are the documents needed for the required
budget adoption and appropriation. The appropriations cover funding for the twelve-month
period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The appropriations resolution is in
part based on funding authorized by the General Assembly for state and state-supported
agencies.
DISCUSSION:
The attached Appropriations Resolution reflects the Board’s direction to increase the Transient
Occupancy Tax by 5%. It also reflects the Board’s direction to reduce the BPOL Tax rates, with
each business category reduced to the nearest cent as follows: Wholesale from $0.0340 to $0.03;
Public Utilities from $0.4281 to $0.42; Fuel and Retailers from $0.1654 to $0.16; Contractors
from $0.1304 to $0.13; Personal Services from $0.2967 to $0.29; and Professional Services from
$0.4281 to $0.42. There have been no changes since the public hearing which was held on March
24th.
The proposed combined expenditure budget for the County in FY 2027 is $149,746,635. This
includes funding for the:
 General Fund in the amount of $108,159,596
 Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $7,147,782
 Debt Service Fund of $7,025,975
 Solid Waste Fund in the amount of $3,040,069
 Health Insurance and Flexible Benefits Fund in the amount of $23,773,213
 Tourism Opportunity Fund in the amount of $600,000
Transfers out from the General Fund to all other funds total $48,018,481. The proposed transfer
from the General Fund to the Schools Operating Budget Fund is $31,511,460.
The General Fund budget is balanced with budgeted expenditures equaling budgeted revenues.

This budget includes a proposed 5% salary increase for all County full-time employees. The
salary increase shall be effective July 1, 2026.
The budget also includes a proposal for seven new full-time County Employees. The positions
are as follows:
 Network/Systems Admin – Information Technology
 Administrative Clerk – Assistant Registrar – Registrar’s Office
 Planner – Environmental Management Program
 Administrative Aide III – Sheriff’s Office
 Program Manager I – CEQL
 ALS-AEMT-FF – EMS Services
 Assistant Fire Marshall – Public Safety
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board take the following action:
1. Approve the Tax Resolution, subject to any revisions in the tax rates adopted by the
Board;
2. Adopt the budget as presented to the Board;
3. Adopt the attached Appropriations Resolution for FY 2027 subject to final action on #2
above;
4. Approve a salary increase of state raise plus 2%, not to exceed 5% for eligible full-time
County Employees.
5. Approve the hiring of seven new full-time County positions as listed above.

COUNTY OF CAMPBELL
APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION
FISCAL YEAR 2027
Be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Campbell County, Virginia, hereby appropriates for the Fiscal Year
commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, from the funds, for the functions, and in the amounts indicated herein:
I. (100) GENERAL FUND:
Department
11010
11011
12110
12210
12240
12310
12315
12340
12350
12410
12420
12425
12510
12520
12530
12560
12600
13200
21100
21150
21200
21300
21500
21600
21900
22100
22200
31200
31210
31220
31400
31810
32200
32300
32400
32500
33200
33300
33400
34500
35100
35300
35500
41200
41320
43400
44100
51200
52500
53100
53210
53230
53500

Description
Board of Supervisors
Non-Departmental Expenses
County Administrator
Legal Services
Accounting Services
Commissioner of Revenue
Business Auditor
Locally Funded Treasurer
Real Estate Office
Treasurer
Management Services
Public & Employee Relations
Information Technology
Fuel Services
Central Purchasing
Communications Services
Organizational Memberships
Registrar
Circuit Court
Commissioner of Accounts
General District Court
Magistrates
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Clerk of Circuit Court
Victim Witness Program
Commonwealth's Attorney
Locally Funded Commonwealth Attorney
Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Off Duty Deputies
Sheriff's Dept/County Deputies
E911 System
School Funded Resource Officers
Volunteer Fire Departments
Volunteer Ambulance/Rescue Squads
Forestry Service
EMS Services
Local Corrections - Blue Ridge Regional Jail
Probation Office
Detention
Building Inspections
Animal Control
Medical Examiner
Public Safety
Highway Services
Street Lights
Maintenance of Buildings/Grounds
Public Works Administration
Supplement - Local Health Department
Community Services Board
Social Services Administration
Public Assistance Services
Senior Citizens Services - CVACL
Community Support Grants

Amount
108,730
1,704,085
922,765
320,714
89,040
479,432
158,771
69,362
442,185
810,207
703,702
310,581
1,354,093
225,000
96,768
115,500
53,484
488,027
119,704
1,114
9,200
2,300
8,769
802,561
298,217
1,047,150
138,246
6,546,894
333,000
1,500,405
1,867,398
1,084,759
1,118,992
540,834
20,329
5,628,575
2,720,000
2,577
490,000
536,166
359,396
500
544,625
17,500
14,000
2,131,590
242,650
438,607
314,080
6,810,235
3,513,500
65,745
5,000

53700
53800
53810
53900
71100
71400
71600
72500
73100
73300
81100
81500
81600
81625
82200
82200
82250
83400
91400
91400
96000

Housing Assistance Services
Children's Services Act
Youth Services
Health/Education & Welfare
Parks & Recreation
CEQL
Community Recreation Programs
Historic Landmarks
Library Administration
Literacy
Planning/Zoning
Economic Development
Planning & Development
CC Utility Service Authority
R.E. Lee Soil Conservation District
TLAC
Environmental Management
Cooperative Extension Service (4H)
Undistributed Expenditures - FICA
Undistributed Expenditures - Vacancy Savings
Special Tax Districts
TOTAL GENERAL FUND

187,998
8,139,842
168,215
19,189
640,455
271,955
145,659
5,000
1,697,804
50,445
452,446
809,146
51,000
0
10,000
4,690
182,783
153,212
(158,000)
(500,000)
82,212
$

60,141,115

TOTAL TRANSFERS

$

48,018,481

TOTAL GENERAL FUND INCLUDING TRANSFERS

$

108,159,596

$

119,322,880

$

4,887,714

TRANSFERS
93000
93000
93000
93000
93000
93000
93000

Transfers Out to School Fund
Transfers Out to Solid Waste Management
Transfers Out to Capital Improvement Fund
Transfers Out to Debt Service Fund From GF
Transfers Out to Debt Service Fund From Meals Tax
Transfers Out to Health Insurance Fund
Transfers Out to Tourism Opportunity Fund

31,511,460
3,037,068
4,987,182
4,862,771
3,000,000
20,000
600,000

II. (205) SCHOOL OPERATIONS FUND:
61100, 61112-61115,
61118, 61210-61410
62110-62220
63100
64100
68100-68300,
67200
61101-61107, 61116,
61130, 62232,68200

Classroom Instruction
Administration / Attendance & Health
Pupil Transportation
Operation & Maintenance
Technology
School Construction Fund

80,401,509
7,250,725
7,697,508
11,366,962
5,810,423
0

Federal Programs and Grants
TOTAL SCHOOL OPERATIONS FUND

6,795,753

III. (207) SCHOOL CAFETERIA FUND:
65100

School Food Service Expenses
TOTAL SCHOOL CAFETERIA FUND

4,887,714

IV. (301) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND - SCHOOLS
Textbooks
Expenses - Future Commitments

0
0

TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND - SCHOOLS

$

-

$

7,147,782

$

7,147,782

$

7,025,975

$

3,040,069

$

-

$

3,040,069

$

23,773,213

V. (302) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND: COUNTY
94100
94110
94300
94400
94450
94500
94600
94700
94770
94800
94870
94825
94900

Information Systems Capital Projects
Finance & Management Services Projects
Public Safety Capital Projects
Public Works Capital Projects
Landfill/Solid Waste Projects
Social Services Capital Projects
Sheriff's Department Capital Projects
Parks & Recreation Capital Projects
Library Projects
Economic Development Capital Projects
Registrar Projects
Community Development Capital Projects
Future Improvements
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND - COUNTY

418,750
0
1,490,008
3,692,000
125,000
60,000
248,742
365,000
0
748,282
0
0
0

TRANSFERS
93000

Transfers Out to Solid Waste Mgt. Fund

-

TOTAL CAPITAL IMP FUND INCLUDING TRANSFERS
VI. (401) DEBT SERVICE FUND:
95100

Expenses - Loan & Principle Payments

7,025,975

TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND
VI.
42100
42200
42300
42500
42700

(515) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND:

In-House Construction
Landfill Phase III
Transfer Sites
Landfill Phase II
Recycling/Litter Commission
TOTAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND

247,519
1,071,500
1,408,300
253,750
59,000

TRANSFERS
93000

Transfer Out to Capital Improvement Fund
TOTAL TRANSFERS

-

TOTAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND INCLUDING TRANSFERS
VII.
752-91430
754-91420

(750) COUNTY FIDUCIARY FUNDS:

Flexible Benefits
Health Insurance

4,235,612
19,537,601

TOTAL COUNTY FIDUCIARY FUNDS
VIII. (615) TOURISM OPPORTUNITY FUND:
Future Commitments

600,000

TOTAL TOURISM OPPORTUNITY FUND

$

600,000

Be it further resolved, that the County Treasurer be, and is hereby, authorized to transfer from the General Fund pursuant
to this Resolution, as monies become available, and from time to time to meet the expenditures for amounts appropriated
in these funds, sums equal to, but not in excess of, appropriations indicated for transfer, as Transfer to School (Operations)
from the General Fund, for the period covered by this Appropriations Resolution; other inter-fund transfers to the Capital
Improvement Fund from the General Fund and the Solid Waste Management Fund as well as transfers to the Health
Insurance Fund from the General Fund shall be authorized by the County Administrator, and not require further action
by the Board of Supervisors for the period covered by this Appropriations Resolution.

FY 2027 - TAX RATES:
Real Estate
Personal Property

Transient Occupancy Tax

$0.45 per $100 of assessed value
$3.95 per $100 of assessed value (with the exception that motor homes and
all non-motorized pull behind recreational trailers will have an effective rate of
$3.80 per $100 of assessed value by adjusting the assessment ratio)
$3.20 per $100 of assessed value
$3.20 per $100 of assessed value
$0.13 per $100 of gross receipts for contractors
$0.16 per $100 of gross receipts for retail sales
$0.29 per $100 of gross receipts for personal service & repair
$0.42 per $100 of gross receipts for professional service
$0.42 per $100 of gross receipts for public service
$0.03 per $100 of gross purchases for wholesale
2% of charges for occupancy

Motion offered by :
The vote was:

Aye:

Machinery and Tools
Apportioned Vehicles-Hire
BPOL Tax –

Nay:
Absent:
A copy teste ________________________________________
Frank J. Rogers IV
County Administrator

Board of Supervisors

At the regular meeting of the Campbell County Board of Supervisors held on the 7th day
of April, 2026, in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room of the Haberer Building, Rustburg,
Virginia:
On motion of Supervisor __________, it was resolved the Board of Supervisors adopts the
following resolution:
TAX RESOLUTION
It is hereby RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors that there shall be levied for the tax
year 2026, a tax of $0.45 per $100 of assessed valuation on all taxable real estate, a tax of $3.95
(nominal) per $100 of assessed valuation on all personal property and public service personal
property segregable for local taxation by Virginia law with the exception that motor homes and all
non-motorized pull behind recreational trailers will have an effective rate of $3.80 per $100 of
assessed value by adjusting the assessment ratio; a levy of $3.20 (nominal) per $100 of assessed
value on vehicles that are for hire and receive an apportioned tax; and a tax of $3.20 (nominal) per
$100 of assessed valuation on machinery and tools. Taxation of real estate and personal property
of public service corporations shall be based on the assessment thereof fixed by the State
Corporation Commission, located in this County on January 1, 2026 at the tax rates stated herein;
and
It is further RESOLVED that there shall be levied for the tax year 2027, BPOL tax rates of
$0.13 per $100 of gross receipts for contractors, $0.16 per $100 of gross receipts for retail sales,
$0.29 per $100 of gross receipts for personal service & repair, $0.42 per $100 of gross receipts for
professional service, $0.42 per $100 of gross receipts for public service and $0.03 per $100 of
gross purchases for wholesalers, in accordance with the provisions of the Campbell County Code
of 1988, Chapter 14, Licenses and Permits.
It is further RESOLVED that there shall be levied for the tax year 2026, Transient
Occupancy Tax of 2% of charges for occupancy.
The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:
A copy teste:

____________________________________________
CATHERINE H. MOORE, MMC
CLERK TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Members, Board of Supervisors

THROUGH: Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator FJR
FROM:

F.E. “Tripp” Isenhour, III, County Attorney

DATE:

March 11, 2026

SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM – Emergency Ordinance Change to Move Polling Places
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
The General Assembly has called a special election on a constitutional amendment that would
give the General Assembly the authority to redraw the Virginia congressional district boundaries.
Under current law, Virginia’s 11 congressional districts are drawn once every 10 years by the
Virginia Redistricting Commission, a non-partisan legislative body with equal political
representation for both major parties. Under the proposed amendment, the General Assembly
would be allowed to draw politically motivated partisan boundaries that would remain in place
until the next decennial census, after which time the Redistricting Commission would resume its
normal authority. The ballot question has been scheduled for a special election to be held on April
21, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
Two of Campbell County’s normal polling places are located in Campbell County public schools:
Rustburg Elementary and Yellow Branch Elementary. Upon learning of the date for the special
election, Campbell County’s School Superintendent provided notice to the Registrar that these
two schools would be unavailable for use as polling places on April 21, 2026. The school calendars
have normally scheduled election days built in as planned holidays, but the special election was
called on a day that would ordinarily be an instructional day. Given the number of instructional
days already missed due to snow this school year, the schools were unable to accommodate the
loss of any other instructional days. The Registrar was able to reach an agreement with the
Rustburg Ruritan Club to serve as the polling place in the Rustburg District, and with the Agape
Fellowship Center to serve as the polling place in the Yellow Branch District, both for this special
election only. The Registrar sought approval from both the State Board of Elections and the local
Electoral Board to temporarily move these two polling places and was granted the authority to do
so from those bodies. Because the polling places are established by County Code, the Board must
also temporarily amend its County Code to formally document these temporary changes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board review the proposed emergency uncodified ordinance and, if
appropriate, take action to confirm the move of these polling places on a temporary basis.
ATTACHMENT:

Proposed Uncodified Emergency Ordinance

AN UNCODIFIED EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO EFFECT A TEMPORARY MOVE OF
THE COURTHOUSE AND YELLOW BRANCH VOTING PRECINCTS FOR THE APRIL 21,
2026 SPECIAL ELECTION ONLY
WHEREAS, County Code Sections 7-16 and 7-17 establish Rustburg Elementary School
as the designated voting location for the Courthouse Precinct of the Rustburg Election District,
and
WHEREAS, County Code Sections 7-16 and 7-17 establish Yellow Branch Elementary
School as the designated voting location for the Yellow Branch Precinct of the Spring Hill
Election District, and
WHEREAS, the Registrar has advised the Campbell County Board of Supervisors that
the staff of the Rustburg and Yellow Branch Elementary Schools have advised that their facilities
cannot be made available to the Registrar for the April 21, 2026 Special Election because
excessive snow days over the recent winter have unduly effected instructional time, and as such
closing the schools for an election would result in a student hardship, and
WHEREAS, the Registrar has confirmed that the Rustburg Ruritan Club located at 200
Colonial Hwy, Rustburg, VA 24588 will allow its facility to be used for the April 21, 2026
Special Election primary only, and
WHEREAS, the Registrar has confirmed that the Agape Fellowship Center located at
10629 Wards Rd, Rustburg, VA 24588 will allow its facility to be used for the April 21, 2026
Special Election primary only, and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Elections has authorized the Registrar to make
an emergency move of the precinct pursuant to Virginia Code Section 24.2-310(D), subject to
the Board of Supervisor’s approval of the move these precincts for the April 21, 2026 Special
Election only, and
THEREFORE, it is hereby ORDAINED pursuant to Section 15.2-1427 of the Code of
Virginia; the following uncodified emergency ordinance is ADOPTED by the Campbell County
Board of Supervisors:
1.

Notwithstanding the language of Campbell County Code Section 7-16 and 7-17,
the Rustburg Ruritan Club will serve as the designated voting location for the
Courthouse Precinct of the Rustburg Election District for the April 21, 2026
Special Election Only.

2.

Notwithstanding the language of Campbell County Code Section 7-16 and 7-17,
the Agape Fellowship Center will serve as the designated voting location for the
Yellow Branch Precinct of the Spring Hill Election District for the April 21, 2026
Special Election Only.

3.

Pursuant to the terms of Campbell County Code Section 7-18, the Registrar shall
mail notice of this emergency temporary precinct change to all affected voters no
less than 15 days prior to the April 21, 2026 Special Election.

4.

This ordinance is not to be codified in the Campbell County Code and shall serve
only to affect the April 21, 2026 Special Election, and shall have no effect on any
election after the date of April 21, 2026.

This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. This ordinance shall be
of no effect unless readopted pursuant to notice as required by Section 15.2-1427 of the Code of
Virginia at a subsequent meeting of the Campbell County Board of Supervisors. A true copy of
this uncodified emergency ordinance shall be provided to the Virginia Department of Elections.

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Members, Board of Supervisors

THROUGH:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator FJR

FROM:

F.E. “Tripp” Isenhour, III, County Attorney

DATE:

March 11, 2026

SUBJECT:

Consent to Sign Settlement for Opioid Abatement Authority

______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
In November of 2021, the Board authorized the County’s participation in the Virginia Opioid
Abatement Authority, pursuant to an adopted MOU, which requires any funds received to be used
to abate the effects of opioid misuse in the local community, as well as the acceptance of a
settlement agreement related to the opioid authority for defendants Teva, Allergan, CVS,
Walgreens, and Walmart. In March of 2023, the Board further voted to authorize a similar
settlement of any potential claims related to McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen,
Janssen, and their related corporate entities related to the opioid health crisis. This year at the
August regular meeting, the Board approved another settlement related to the Sackler family, the
owners of the Purdue Pharma family of companies. The Board most recently approved a settlement
reached with opioid manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and
Zydus. The Board has now been presented with another settlement from the six “remnant”
defendants, Associated Pharmacies, Inc., J M Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug
Company, Inc., Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.,
and United Natural Foods, Inc.
DISCUSSION:
Like the prior settlements, the new settlement resolves all claims against these defendants
nationwide, funneling all governmental funds through state-based Opioid Abatement Authorities.
All funds received through the new settlement will be distributed through and administered by the
Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority under the previously adopted MOU. In order to participate
in the settlement and claim the benefit of these additional funds, the County must authorize a
representative to sign the necessary documents. The documents are in a similar form to those
already executed with regard to the previous defendants.
RECOMMENDATION:
The County Attorney recommends that the Board consider the attached documents and, if so
inclined, grant the County Attorney authority to execute the new settlement documents on behalf
of the County.

ATTACHMENTS:
Opioid Authority MOU
2026 Remnant Defendant Settlement Notice
Draft 2026 Remnant Defendant Settlement Resolution
Adopted 2025 Eight Defendant Settlement Resolution
Adopted 2025 Purdue Pharma Settlement Resolution
Adopted 2023 Settlement Resolution
Adopted 2021 Settlement Resolution

VIRGINIA OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND AND
SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WHEREAS, the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia and its communities have been harmed
through the national and statewide epidemic caused by licit and illicit opioid use and distribution
within the Commonwealth of Virginia;

WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, through the Office of Attorney General Mark R.
Herring, and certain Political Subdivisions, through their elected representatives and counsel, are
separately engaged in litigation seeking to hold those entities in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
accountable for the damage caused;

WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia and its Political Subdivisions share a common desire
to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid epidemic throughout Virginia; and now

IBEREFORE, the Commonwealth of Virginia and certain of its Political Subdivisions, subject
to completing formal documents effectuating the Parties' agreements, enter into this Virginia
Opioid Abatement Fund and Settlement Allocation Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")
relating to the allocation and use of the proceeds of any Settlements as described herein.
A.

Definitions
As used in this Virginia Term Sheet:
1.

"The Commonwealth" shall mean the Commonwealth of Virginia acting through
its Attorney General.

2.

"Political Subdivision(s)" shall mean the Virginia counties and independent cities
represented by Counsel.

3.

"Participating Political Subdivisions" shall mean the Political Subdivisions, along
with all Virginia counties and independent cities who agree to become signatories
to this MOU and to be bound by the terms of future Settlements.

4.

"Counsel" shall mean the undersigned private attorneys representing the Political
Subdivisions.

5.

"The Parties" shall mean the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Political
Subdivisions, and Counsel.

6.

"Negotiating Committee" shall mean a three-member representative group of the
Parties. The Commonwealth shall be represented by the Virginia Attorney General
or his designees. The Political Subdivisions and Counsel shall be represented by
W. Edgar Spivey of Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. or his designee, and J. Burton
LeBlanc of Baron & Budd, P.C. or his designee.

7.

"Settlement" shall mean the negotiated resolution of legal or equitable claims
against a Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participant named in Complaints filed by
all the Political Subdivisions in court on or before April 30, 2020 when that
resolution has been jointly entered into by the Commonwealth, the Political
Subdivisions, and Counsel. "Settlement" also shall include the approval by a
United States Bankruptcy Court of a plan of reorganization or liquidation of a
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participant, or any other determination, ruling, or
decision by a United States Bankruptcy Court, in which legal or equitable claims
against the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participant by the Commonwealth and the
Political Subdivisions are settled, adjudicated, released, or otherwise resolved.

8.

"Opioid Funds" shall mean monetary amounts obtained through a Settlement as
defined in this MOU.

9.

"Approved Abatement Purposes" shall mean efforts to treat, prevent, or reduce
opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids or to otherwise abate or remediate the

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opioid epidemic, including but not limited to those efforts described in Section
C(4)(a) through G) of this MOU. In addition, "Approved Abatement Purposes"
shall include the types of efforts approved for funding by the Authority that is
defined in Section C(l). "Approved Abatement Purposes" also shall include any
other abatement or remediation purposes to the extent such purposes are described
in a Settlement.
10.

"Pharmaceutical Supply Chain" shall mean the process and channels through which
opioids or opioid products are manufactured, marketed, promoted, distributed or
dispensed.

11.

"Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participant" shall mean any entity that engages in or
has engaged in the manufacture, marketing, promotion, distribution, or dispensing
of an opioid analgesic.

B.

Allocation of Settlement Proceeds

1.

All Opioid Funds shall be initially divided with fifteen percent (15%) going to the
Participating Political Subdivisions ("Subdivision Share"), seventy percent (70%)
going to the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and to other Approved Abatement
Purposes as further described herein ("Opioid Abatement Share"), and fifteen
percent (15%) going to the Commonwealth of Virginia ("Commonwealth Share").

2.

The Subdivision Share shall be allocated and paid to the Participating Political
Subdivisions in accordance with the division of proceeds referenced in the schedule
attached hereto as Exhibit A. The shares of Virginia counties and independent cities
who elect not to become Participating Political Subdivisions, if any, shall be
reallocated ratably to the Participating Political Subdivisions.
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3.

In the event a Participating Political Subdivision merges, dissolves, or ceases to
exist, the allocation percentage for that Participating Political Subdivision shall be

redistributed equitably based on the composition of the successor subdivision.
4.

The Commonwealth Share shall be deposited to the Attorney General's Regulatory,
Consumer Advocacy, Litigation, and Enforcement Revolving Trust Fund with
moneys transferred to the Commonwealth's General Fund as provided by law. To
the extent a Settlement requires that all Opioid Funds be used only for abatement
or similar purposes, then the Commonwealth Share shall be deposited and
distributed accordingly.

5.

The Opioid Abatement Share of 70% of the Opioid Funds shall be allocated and
paid as follows:
a. Fifty-five percent (55%) of the Opioid Funds shall be allocated and paid to the
Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund ("Fund").
b. Fifteen percent ( 15%) of the Opioid Funds shall be allocated and paid to the
Participating Political Subdivisions and shall be used for Approved Abatement
Purposes ("Direct Subdivision Abatement Share").

Upon request, a

Participating Political Subdivision shall make publicly available information
showing the purposes for which the Participating Political Subdivision used
Direct Subdivision Abatement Share funds. The Direct Subdivision Abatement
Share shall be allocated and paid to the Participating Political Subdivisions in
accordance with the division of proceeds referenced in the schedule attached
hereto as Exhibit A. The shares of Virginia counties and independent cities who

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elect not to become Participating Political Subdivisions, if any, shall be
reallocated ratably to the Participating Political Subdivisions.
6.

To the extent a Settlement requires that all Opioid Funds be used only for abatement
or similar purposes, then the Subdivision Share and the Commonwealth Share shall
be used for Approved Abatement Purposes.

7.

To receive funds allocated under this MOU from any Settlement, the
Commonwealth and the Participating Political Subdivisions will comply with the
terms of any such Settlement, including, among other things, any reporting
requirements or restrictions on the use of funds for administrative purposes.

C.

Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority

I.

The Parties have sought creation of a Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority
("Authority") through legislation submitted to the Virginia General Assembly,
which passed in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Authority shall
administer the Fund, which also shall be created through the legislation. The
Authority shall seek to abate and remediate the opioid epidemic in Virginia through
financial support from the Fund in the form of grants, donations, or other assistance,
for efforts to treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids
in Virginia.

2.

The Authority shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 11 members
as follows: (i) the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, or his designee; (ii)
the Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations or his designee
and the Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations or his designee; (iii) an
elected member of the governing body of a Participating Political Subdivision, to
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be selected from a list of three submitted jointly by the Virginia Association of
Counties and the Virginia Municipal League; (iv) one representative of a
community services board or behavioral health authority of an urban or suburban
region containing Participating Political Subdivisions and one representative of a
community services board or behavioral health authority of a rural region
containing Participating Political Subdivisions, each to be selected from lists of
three submitted by the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards; (v)
one sheriff of a Participating Political Subdivision, to be selected from a list of three
submitted by the Virginia Sheriffs' Association; (vi) one licensed, practicing City
or County Attorney of a Participating Political Subdivision, to be selected from a
list of three submitted by the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia; (vii) two
medical professionals with expertise in public and behavioral health administration
or opioid use disorders and their treatment; and (viii) one representative of the
addiction and recovery community.
a. The members appointed pursuant to clause (i) shall serve ex officio, and the
members appointed pursuant to clauses (iii) through (viii) shall be appointed by
the Governor.
b. After an initial staggering of tenns, members of the Board shall serve terms of
four years. No member shall be eligible to serve more than two terms. Any
appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term. A person
appointed to fill a vacancy may be appointed to serve two additional terms. Ex
officio members shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office.

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c. The Board shall elect annually a chairman and vice-chairman from among its
membership. The chairman, or in his absence the vice-chairman, shall preside
at all meetings of the Board. A majority of the members of the Board serving
at any one time shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The
Board shall meet annually or more frequently at the call of the chairman.
3.

The Authority shall establish specific criteria and procedures for awards from the
Fund; establish requirements for the submission of funding requests; evaluate
funding requests in accordance with the criteria established by the Authority; make
awards from the Fund in a manner that distributes funds equitably among all
community services board regions of the Commonwealth, including the
establishment of minimum percentages of funds that must be awarded to each
Participating Political Subdivision; and evaluate the implementation and results of
all efforts receiving support from the Authority.

4.

The Authority may make grants and disbursements from the Fund that support
efforts to treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids or
otherwise abate or remediate the opioid epidemic. Such efforts may include but
shall not be limited to the following:
a. Support treatment of opioid use disorder and any co-occurring substance use
disorder or mental health conditions through evidence-based or evidence­
informed methods, programs, or strategies.
b. Support people in recovery from opioid use disorder and any co-occurring
substance use disorder or mental health conditions through evidence-based or
evidence-informed methods, programs, or strategies;
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c. Provide connections to care for people who have, or are at risk of developing,
opioid use disorder and any co-occurring substance use disorder or mental
health conditions through evidence-based or evidence-informed methods,
programs, or strategies;
d. Support efforts, including law-enforcement programs, to address the needs of
persons with opioid use disorder and any co-occurring substance use disorder
or mental health conditions who are involved, or are at risk of becoming
involved, in the criminal justice system through evidence-based or evidence­
informed methods, programs, or strategies;
e. Support drug treatment and recovery courts that provide evidence-based or
evidence-informed options for people with opioid use disorder and any co­
occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions;
f. Support efforts to address the needs of pregnant or parenting women with opioid
use disorder and any co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health
conditions, and the needs of their families, including babies with neonatal
abstinence syndrome, through evidence-based or evidence-informed methods,
programs, or strategies;
g. Support efforts to prevent over-prescribing and ensure appropriate prescribing
and dispensing of opioids through evidence-based or evidence-informed
methods, programs, or strategies;
h. Support efforts to discourage or prevent misuse of opioids through evidence­
based or evidence-informed methods, programs, or strategies;

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i. Support efforts to prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid-related
harms through evidence-based or evidence-informed methods, programs, or
strategies; and
J· Support efforts to provide comprehensive resources for patients seeking opioid
detoxification, including detoxification services.
5.

The Authority shall provide financial support only for efforts that satisfy the
following conditions:
a. The efforts shall be conducted or managed by a Virginia state agency or
Participating Political Subdivision;
b. No support provided by the Authority shall be used by the recipient to supplant
funding for an existing program or continue funding an existing program at its
current amount of funding;
c. No support provided by the Authority shall be used by the recipient for indirect
costs incurred in the administration of the financial support or for any other
purpose proscribed by the Authority; and
d. Recipients of support provided by the Authority shall agree to provide the
Authority with such information regarding the implementation of the effort and
allow such monitoring and review of the effort as may be required by the
Authority to ensure compliance with the terms under which the support is
provided.

6.

The Authority shall give priority to applications for financial support for efforts
that:

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a. Collaborate with an existing program or organization that has an established
record of success treating, preventing or reducing opioid use disorder or the
misuse of opioids;
b. Treat, prevent, or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids in a
community with a high incidence of opioid use disorder or opioid death rate
relative to population;
c. Treat, prevent or reduce opioid use disorder or the misuse of opioids in a
historically economically disadvantaged community, as that term is defined in
Va. Code§ 56-576; or
d. Include a monetary match from or on behalf of the applicant, with higher
priority given to an effort with a larger matching amount.
7.

For every deposit to the Fund, the Authority shall allocate a portion to the following
purposes:
a. Fifteen percent (15%) shall be restricted for use by state agencies;
b. Fifteen percent (15%) shall be restricted for use by Participating Political
Subdivisions with these funds distributed in accordance with the division of
proceeds referenced in the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A. The shares of
Virginia counties and independent cities who elect not to become Participating
Political Subdivisions, if any, shall be reallocated ratably to the Participating
Political Subdivisions.
c. Thirty-five percent (35%) shall be restricted for use for regional efforts (a
partnership of at least two Participating Political Subdivisions within a
community services board region); and
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d. Thirty-five percent (35%) shall be unrestricted and may be used to fund the
Authority's staffing and administrative costs and may be distributed for use by
state agencies, by the Participating Political Subdivisions, or for regional efforts
in addition to the amounts set forth in subparagraphs 7(a)-(c), provided that the
Authority shall ensure that such funds are used to accomplish the purposes
described above or invested as described immediately below.
8.

In distributing money from the Fund, the Authority shall balance immediate and
anticipated needs with projected receipts of funds in order to best accomplish the
purposes for which the Authority is established.

9.

The Board may designate any amount from the Fund to be invested, reinvested, and
managed by the Board of the Virginia Retirement System.

D.

Payment of Counsel and Litigation Expenses
1.

The Parties anticipate that any national Settlement will provide for payment of all
or a portion of the attorneys' fees and litigation expenses of named plaintiff
Participating Political Subdivisions. Counsel for any named plaintiff Participating
Political Subdivision that seeks to recover attorneys' fees and litigation expenses
from Settlement funds shall first seek to recover such fees and expenses from any
national Settlement fund established to pay such fees and expenses. For such
purposes, the Parties agree that the monetary recoveries obtained via Settlement are
attributable to the Commonwealth and the Political Subdivisions 50% each.

2.

In addition, the Parties agree that a supplemental attorneys' fees and costs fund (the
"Deficiency Fund") will be created; provided, however, that such Deficiency Fund
may not violate the terms of any national Settlement. In such event, the Parties
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agree to exert diligent efforts to accomplish an alternate arrangement that preserves
the payment of counsel and litigation expenses outlined hereunder. Administration
of the Deficiency Fund shall be the responsibility of the Political Subdivisions, and
the costs of administration may be paid out of the Deficiency Fund.
3.

The Deficiency Fund is to be used to compensate counsel for the Participating
Political Subdivisions that filed suit on or prior to April 30, 2020. Eligible
contingent fee contracts shall have been executed on or before April 30, 2020.

4.

The Deficiency Fund shall be funded as follows: from any national Settlement, the
funds deposited in the Deficiency Fund shall be 25% of the Subdivision Share and
25% of the Direct Subdivision Abatement Share of each payment (annual or
otherwise) that is allocated to the Commonwealth of Virginia (including its political
subdivisions) for that Settlement. These funds shall be deposited to the Deficiency
Fund prior to distribution to the Participating Political Subdivisions. No portion of
the Deficiency Fund shall be drawn from the Commonwealth Share or the Fund.

5.

The maximum percentage of any contingency fee agreement permitted for
compensation shall be 25% of the portion of the Subdivision Share and the Direct
Subdivision Abatement Share attributable to the named plaintiff Participating
Political Subdivision that is a party to the contingency fee agreement, plus expenses
attributable to that named plaintiff Participating Political Subdivision. Under no
circumstances may counsel collect more for its work on behalf of a named plaintiff
Participating Political Subdivision than it would under its contingency agreement
with that named plaintiff Participating Political Subdivision.

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New National Opioids Settlement: Six Remnant Defendants
Notice and Claims Administrator
[email protected]
To: Campbell County, VA
Reference Number: CL-2020332
THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS DOCUMENTATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEW
NATIONAL OPIOIDS SIX REMNANT DEFENDANTS SETTLEMENT. YOU MUST TAKE
ACTION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.
Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026
A new proposed national opioids settlement (“Six Remnant Defendants Settlement”) has
been reached with six regional distributors/dispenser defendants: Associated Pharmacies,
Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale
Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug
Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and
Advantage Logistics) (each individually, a “Remnant Defendant,” and, collectively, the “Six
Remnant Defendants”). This package is a follow-up communication to the Notice of
National Opioids Settlement recently sent electronically.
You are receiving this package, which includes a Combined Subdivision Participation and
Release Form, because your entity is eligible to participate.
This electronic envelope contains:


A Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form for the Six Remnant
Defendants Settlement that your entity is eligible to join, including a release of any
claims.

The Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form must be executed,
without alteration, and submitted on or before Monday, May 4, 2026, for your entity to
be included in the initial participation calculations and payment eligibility under the
Six Remnant Defendants Settlement.
The MDL Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee recommends that subdivisions agree to the
settlement. If a subdivision elects to participate in the Six Remnant Defendants Settlement
by executing the Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form, the subdivision
elects to participate in the settlement as to all Six Remnant Defendants. A subdivision
cannot elect to participate in the settlement as to fewer than all Six Remnant Defendants.
Based upon Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Forms received on or before
Monday, May 4, 2026, the participation rate will be used by each Remnant Defendant to
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individually determine whether participation is sufficient to move forward. If the settlement
moves forward, your release will become effective as to all Remnant Defendants that
determine to move forward. If a Remnant Defendant determines not to move forward, your
release as to that Remnant Defendant will not become effective.
You are encouraged to discuss the terms and benefits of the Six Remnant Defendants
Settlement with your counsel. Information and documents regarding the Six Remnant
Defendants Settlement, can be found on the national settlement website at
https://nationalopioidsettlement.com/. This website will be supplemented if additional
documents are created.
How to return signed forms:
There are three methods for returning the executed Combined Subdivision Participation
and Release Form to the Notice and Claims Administrator:
(1) Electronic Signature via DocuSign: Executing the Combined Subdivision
Participation and Release Form electronically through DocuSign will return the
signed form to the Notice and Claims Administrator and associate your form with
your entity’s records. Electronic signature is the most efficient method for returning
the Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form, allowing for more timely
participation and the potential to meet higher settlement payment thresholds, and is
therefore strongly encouraged.
(2) Manual Signature returned via Rubris Platform Portal: If your entity is unable to
return an executed Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form using
DocuSign, the signed Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form may
be submitted via the Rubris Platform Portal. Please utilize the link within the New
National Opioid Settlement Notice email in order to upload your entity’s Combined
Subdivision Participation and Release Form directly to the Rubris Platform Portal.
(3) Manual Signature returned via electronic mail: If your entity is unable to return an
executed Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form using DocuSign,
the signed Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form may be returned
via electronic mail to [email protected]. Please include the name,
state, and reference ID of your entity in the body of the email and use the subject line
Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form – [Entity Name, Entity State]
– [Reference ID].
Detailed instructions on how to sign and return the Combined Subdivision Participation and
Release Form, including changing the authorized signer, can be found at National Opioid
Settlement Website. You may also contact [email protected].
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The sign-on period ends on Monday, May 4, 2026.
If you have any questions about executing the Combined Subdivision Participation and
Release Form, please contact your counsel or the Notice and Claims Administrator at
[email protected].
Thank you,
Notice and Claims Administrator
The Notice and Claims Administrator is retained to provide the settlement notice required
by the settlement agreement referenced above and to manage the collection of
settlement participation forms from the settlement.

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Six (6) Remnant Defendants’
Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form
(“Combined Participation Form”)
Governmental Entity: Campbell County
Authorized Official: /authorized_official/
Address 1: /address1/
Address 2: /address2/
City, State, Zip: /city/
Phone: /phone/
Email: /email/

State: VA

/state_pd/

/zip/

The governmental entity identified above (“Governmental Entity”), in order to obtain and
in consideration for the benefits provided to the Governmental Entity pursuant to the six (6)
Remnant Defendants’ Settlement Agreement (“RDSA”), dated February 3, 2026, and described
further in Paragraph 1, and acting through the undersigned authorized official, hereby elects to
participate in the RDSA, release all Released Claims against all Released Entities, and agrees as
follows:
1. The Governmental Entity hereby elects to participate in the RDSA as a Participating
Subdivision with each of the following six (6) Remnant Defendants that are parties to the
RDSA: (1) Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies), (2) J M
Smith Corporation, (3) Morris and Dickson Co., L.L.C., (4) Louisiana Wholesale Drug
Company, Inc., (5) North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and (6)
United Natural Foods, Inc. (and SuperValu).
2. The Governmental Entity is aware of and has reviewed the RDSA, understands that all
capitalized terms not defined in this Combined Participation Form have the meanings
defined in the RDSA, and agrees that by executing this Combined Participation Form, the
Governmental Entity elects to participate in the RDSA and become a Participating
Subdivision as provided in the RDSAs.
3. The Governmental Entity shall promptly, and in any event no later than 14 days after the
Reference Date and prior to the filing of the Consent Judgment, dismiss with prejudice
any Released Claims that it has filed against any Released Entity in the RDSA. With
respect to any Released Claims pending in In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation,
MDL No. 2804, the Governmental Entity authorizes the Plaintiffs’ Executive
Committee to execute and file on behalf of the Governmental Entity a Stipulation of
Dismissal with Prejudice for each of six (6) Remnant Defendants listed in Paragraph 1
above substantially in the form found at https://nationalopioidsettlement.com/additionalsettlements/.
4. The Governmental Entity agrees to the terms of each of the RDSA pertaining to Participating
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Subdivisions as defined therein.
5. By agreeing to the terms of the RDSA settlements and becoming a Releasor, the
Governmental Entity is entitled to the benefits provided therein, including, if applicable,
monetary payments beginning after the Effective Date.
6. The Governmental Entity agrees to use any monies it receives through the RDSA
solely for the purposes provided therein.
7. The Governmental Entity submits to the jurisdiction of the MDL Court and agrees to
follow the process for resolving any disputes described in the RDSA.
8. The Governmental Entity has the right to enforce the RDSA as provided therein.
9. The Governmental Entity, as a Participating Subdivision, hereby becomes a Releasor for
all purposes of the RDSA, including without limitation all provisions related to release of
any claims, and along with all departments, agencies, divisions, boards, commissions,
districts, instrumentalities of any kind and attorneys, and any person in his or her official
capacity whether elected or appointed to serve any of the foregoing and any agency,
person, or other entity claiming by or through any of the foregoing, and any other entity
identified in the definition of Releasor, provides for a release to the fullest extent of its
authority. As a Releasor, the Governmental Entity hereby absolutely, unconditionally, and
irrevocably covenants not to bring, file, or claim, or to cause, assist or permit to be
brought, filed, or claimed, or to otherwise seek to establish liability for any Released
Claims against any Released Entity in the RDSA in any forum whatsoever. The release
provided for in the RDSA is intended by the Parties to be broad and shall be interpreted so
as to give the Released Entities in the RDSA the broadest possible bar against any liability
relating in any way to Released Claims and extend to the full extent of the power of the
Governmental Entity to release claims. The RDSA shall be a complete bar to any
Released Claim against the Released Entities.
10. The Governmental Entity hereby takes on all rights and obligations of a Participating
Subdivision as set forth in the RDSA.
11. In connection with the releases provided in the RDSA, each Governmental Entity
expressly waives, releases, and forever discharges any and all provisions, rights, and
benefits conferred by any law of any state or territory of the United States or other
jurisdiction, or principle of common law, which is similar, comparable, or equivalent to §
1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads:
General Release; extent. A general release does not extend to claims
that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in
his or her favor at the time of executing the release that, if known by
him or her would have materially affected his or her settlement with
the debtor or released party.
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A Releasor may hereafter discover facts other than or different from those which it knows,
believes, or assumes to be true with respect to the Released Claims in the RDSA, but each
Governmental Entity hereby expressly waives and fully, finally, and forever settles,
releases and discharges, upon the Effective Date, any and all Released Claims that may
exist as of such date but which Releasors do not know or suspect to exist, whether through
ignorance, oversight, error, negligence or through no fault whatsoever, and which, if
known, would materially affect the Governmental Entities’ decision to participate in the
RDSA.
12. The Governmental Entity understands and acknowledges that nothing herein is intended
to modify in any way the terms of any of the RDSA, to which Governmental Entity
hereby agrees. To the extent this Combined Participation Form is interpreted differently
from the RDSA in any respect, the RDSA controls.
I have all necessary power and authorization to execute this Combined Participation Form
on behalf of the Governmental Entity.

Signature:

/signer_1/

a

Name:

/name_1/

a

Title:

/title_1/

a

Date:

/date_1/

a

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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CAMPBELL BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING OF THE
COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS OF OPIOIDRELATED CLAIMS AGAINST ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES, INC., J M SMITH
CORPORATION; LOUISIANA WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., MORRIS AND
DICKSON CO., NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC.,
AND UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC., AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE COUNTY’S
PARTICIPATION IN THE SETTLEMENTS
WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic that has cost thousands of human lives across the country
also impacts the Commonwealth of Virginia and its counties and cities, including the County of
Campbell, by adversely impacting the delivery of emergency medical, law enforcement, criminal
justice, mental health and substance abuse services, and other services by Campbell County’s
various departments and agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia and its counties and cities, including
Campbell County, have been required and will continue to be required to allocate substantial
taxpayer dollars, resources, staff energy and time to address the damage the opioid epidemic has
caused and continues to cause the citizens of the Commonwealth and Campbell County; and
WHEREAS, settlement proposals have been negotiated that will cause the opioid
manufacturers Associated Pharmacies, Inc., J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug
Company, Inc., Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.,
and United Natural Foods, Inc. Zydus (collectively, “the Manufacturers”) to pay an aggregate of
approximately $97,625,000 dollars nationwide to resolve opioid-related claims against them; and
WHEREAS, the County has approved and adopted the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund
and Settlement Allocation Memorandum of Understanding (the “Virginia MOU”), and affirms
that each of the pending settlements with the Manufacturers shall be considered a “Settlement”
that is subject to the Virginia MOU, and shall be administered and allocated in the same manner
as the opioid settlements entered into previously with opioid distributors;
WHEREAS, the County Attorney has reviewed the available information about the
proposed settlements with the Manufacturers and has recommended that the County participate in
the settlements in order to recover its share of the funds that the settlements would provide;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Campbell County Board of Supervisors,
this 7th day of April, 2026, approves of the County’s participation in the proposed settlements of
opioid-related claims against the Manufacturers, and directs the County Attorney to execute the
documents necessary to effectuate the County’s participation in the settlements, including the
required release of claims against the Manufacturers.

Board of Supervisors

At the regular meeting of the Campbell County Board of Supervisors held on the 4th day of
November 2021 in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room of the Haberer Building, Rustburg, Virginia,
on motion of Supervisor Shockley, the following resolution was adopted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CAMPBELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING
OF THE COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE VIRGINIA OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND
AND SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”)
AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE MOU
WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic that has cost thousands of human lives across the country also
impacts the Commonwealth of Virginia and its cities and counties by adversely impacting, amongst other
things, the delivery of emergency medical, law enforcement, criminal justice, mental health and
substance abuse services, and other services; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia and its cities and counties have been required and
will continue to be required to allocate substantial taxpayer dollars, resources, staff energy and time to
address the damage the opioid epidemic has caused and continues to cause the citizens of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, in order to advance their common interests, Virginia local governments and the
Commonwealth of Virginia, through counsel, have extensively negotiated the terms of a memorandum
of understanding relating to the allocation and use of litigation recoveries relating to the opioid epidemic;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Campbell County Board of Supervisors,
this 4th day of November, 2021, hereby authorizes and approves of the Virginia Abatement Fund and
Settlement Allocation Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) attached hereto and incorporated by
reference as Exhibit “A,” and directs the County Attorney to execute the MOU.
The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:

Brown, Cline, Hogg, Moore, Shockley, Watts
None
Hardie
________________________________
Chairman, Campbell County Board of Supervisors

A copy teste:

________________________________
CATHERINE H. MOORE
CLERK TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Board of Supervisors

At the regular meeting of the Campbell County Board of Supervisors held on the 4th day of
November 2021 in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room of the Haberer Building, Rustburg, Virginia,
on motion of Supervisor Shockley, the following resolution was adopted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CAMPBELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING
OF THE COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF OPIOIDRELATED CLAIMS AGAINST MCKESSON, CARDINAL HEALTH,
AMERISOURCEBERGEN, JANSSEN, AND THEIR RELATED CORPORATE ENTITIES,
AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE
SETTLEMENTS
WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic that has cost thousands of human lives across the country also
impacts the Commonwealth of Virginia and its cities and counties by adversely impacting, amongst other
things, the delivery of emergency medical, law enforcement, criminal justice, mental health and
substance abuse services, and other services; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia and its cities and counties have been required and
will continue to be required to allocate substantial taxpayer dollars, resources, staff energy and time to
address the damage the opioid epidemic has caused and continues to cause the citizens of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, settlement proposals have been negotiated that will cause McKesson, Cardinal
Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Janssen to pay up to $26 billion nationwide to resolve opioid-related
claims against them;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Campbell County Board of Supervisors,
this 4 day of November, 2021, approves of the County’s participation in the proposed settlement of
opioid-related claims against McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, Janssen, and their
related corporate entities, and directs the County Attorney to execute the documents necessary to
effectuate the County’s participation in the settlements, including the required release of claims against
settling entities.
th

The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:

Brown, Cline, Hogg, Moore, Shockley, Watts
None
Hardie
________________________________
Chairman, Campbell County Board of Supervisors

A copy teste:

________________________________
CATHERINE H. MOORE
CLERK TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

MEMORANDUM
To:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator FJR

From:

Callie Dombrowski, Finance/Budget Manager, Management Services CMD

Subject:

Consent Agenda – Request for Supplemental and Transfers of Appropriations

Date:

April 7, 2026
___________________________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND:
REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION

TO:
FROM:
DATE:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Tracy Fairchild, Director, Public Safety
February 19, 2026

#20260407-01

The following Supplemental Appropriation is requested for FY26:

Category
Public Safety, General Fund
Emergency Mangt Perf Grant LEMPG

Line Item
4-100-035500-5895

Appropriation
New Total

Add
$

9,273.26 $

39,730.76

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Increase VITA Educational Grant revenue, 3-100-024050-0145-033, by $9,273.96.
COMMENTS: Remaining grant funds from the Next Gen 911 project.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

TO:
FROM:
DATE:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Tracy Fairchild, Director, Public Safety
March 3, 2026

#20260407-02

The following Supplemental Appropriation is requested for FY26:

Category
Public Safety, General Fund
Food Supplies

Line Item
4-100-035500-6002

Appropriation
New Total

Add
$

50.00 $

1,465.73

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Increase Gifts & Donations - Public Safety, 3-100-018990-0024-012, by $50.00.
COMMENTS: Donations received from Kay and C. Haywood McCrickard.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

TO:
FROM:
DATE:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Lisa Linthicum, Director of Social Services
March 3, 2026

#20260407-03

The following Supplemental Appropriation is requested for FY26:

Category
Public Assistance Services, General Fund
Adoption Incentive

Line Item
4-100-053210-5716

Add
$

5,000.00 $

Appropriation
New Total
5,000.00

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Increase Public Assistance/Admin - Federal revenue, 3-100-033050-0010-054, by $5,000.00.

No local match required.
COMMENTS: Adoption Incentive Funds received for adoption activities and adoption related training.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

TO:
FROM:
DATE:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Tracy Fairchild, Director, Public Safety
March 13, 2026

#20260407-04

The following Supplemental Appropriation is requested for FY26:

Category
E-911 System, General Fund
Advertising

Line Item
4-100-031400-3600

Appropriation
New Total

Add
$

4,500.00 $

5,000.00

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Increase VITA Educational Grant revenue, 3-100-024050-0145-033, by $4,500.00.
COMMENTS: Grant funds for costs associated with advertising for recruitment/retention.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

TO:
FROM:
DATE:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Tracy Fairchild, Director, Public Safety
March 23, 2026

#20260407-05

The following Supplemental Appropriation is requested for FY26:

Category
E-911 System, General Fund
Maint/Repair - Communications Equip

Line Item
4-100-031400-3314

Appropriation
New Total

Add
$

65.00 $

38,344.98

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Increase VITA Educational Grant revenue, 3-100-024050-0145-033, by $65.00.
COMMENTS: Grant funds for costs associated with E911 Phone Replacement.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

TO:
FROM:
DATE:

#20260407-06

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Lisa Linthicum, Director of Social Services
March 23, 2026

The following Supplemental Appropriation is requested for FY26:

Category
Public Assistance Services, General Fund
Substance Abuse & Supplemental Svcs

Line Item
4-100-053210-5731

Appropriation
New Total

Add
$

9,830.00 $

22,830.00

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Increase Public Assistance/Admin - State revenue, 3-100-024010-0002-053, by $9,830.00.
No local match required.
COMMENTS: Campbell County received funds for identified foster parents who are providing care and supervision for a child
in foster care whose behaviors require an exceptional level of supervision.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

TO:
FROM:
DATE:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Lisa Linthicum, Director of Social Services
March 23, 2026

#20260407-07

The following Supplemental Appropriation is requested for FY26:

Category
Public Assistance Services, General Fund
AFDC - FC

Line Item
4-100-053210-5706

Appropriation
New Total

Add
$

130,000.00 $

480,000.00

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Increase Public Assistance/Admin - Federal revenue, 3-100-033050-0010-054, by $68,536.00;
Increase Public Assistance/Admin - State revenue, 3-100-024010-0002-053, by $61,464.00. No local match required.
COMMENTS: IV-E Foster Care funds for maintenance support for eligible children in foster care.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

TO:
FROM:
DATE:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Lisa Linthicum, Director of Social Services
March 23, 2026

#20260407-08

The following Supplemental Appropriation is requested for FY26:

Category
Public Assistance Services, General Fund
IV-E Prev Services-Family First

Line Item
4-100-053210-5714

Appropriation
New Total

Add
$

6,340.00 $

26,340.00

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Increase Public Assistance/Admin - Federal revenue, 3-100-033050-0010-054, by $3,170.00;
Increase Public Assistance/Admin - State revenue, 3-100-024010-0002-053, by $3,170.00. No local match required.
COMMENTS: Title IV-E funds to provide services to help prevent children from entering foster care.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

TO:
FROM:
DATE:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
Lisa Linthicum, Director of Social Services
March 23, 2026

#20260407-09

The following Supplemental Appropriation is requested for FY26:

Category
Public Assistance Services, General Fund
Auxiliary Grant Payments

Line Item
4-100-53210-5704

Add
$

39,000.00 $

Appropriation
New Total
174,000.00

SOURCE OF FUNDING: Increase Public Assistance/Admin - State revenue, 3-100-024010-0002-053, by $31,200.00.
Decrease Beginning Fund Balance, 0-100-000300-0100, by $7,800.00 for local match.
COMMENTS: Increase in program participants needing assisted living facility care. Auxiliary Grant Program provides funding to
assist eligible aged, blind, or disabled individuals.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Board of Supervisors

At the regular meeting of the Campbell County Board of Supervisors held on the 7th day of
April 2026 in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room of the Haberer Building, Rustburg,
Virginia:
RESOLUTION OF THE CAMPBELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OPPOSING MANDATORY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LEGISLATION (HB 1263 /
SB 378)
On motion of _____________________, it was resolved the Board of Supervisors adopts
the following resolution:
WHEREAS, current Virginia law provides a local option allowing governing bodies to
determine whether and how to engage in collective bargaining based on local fiscal capacity,
workforce needs, and service priorities; and
WHEREAS, HB 1263 and SB 378 would eliminate this local option and impose a statemandated, one-size-fits-all collective bargaining framework administered by a Public Employee
Relations Board (PERB); and
WHEREAS, this legislation shifts authority away from locally elected officials and
imposes an unfunded mandate with significant fiscal and administrative consequences for local
governments and taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, Virginia’s localities vary widely in population, resources, and service
delivery models, and are best positioned to make decisions that reflect their unique
circumstances; and






WHEREAS, mandatory collective bargaining as proposed would:
Divert limited local resources from core services to new administrative and bargaining
structures without dedicated funding;
Eliminate local flexibility to align workforce decisions with budgets and service needs;
Create unpredictable fiscal obligations through arbitration and expanded dispute
resolution processes;
Increase administrative burden, litigation risk, and long-term costs for local taxpayers;
and

WHEREAS, local governments must maintain balanced budgets while continuing to
provide essential services, including public safety, education, and infrastructure;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Campbell County Board of
Supervisors strongly opposes HB 1263 and SB 378 and any legislation that mandates collective
bargaining for local governments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board urges the Governor and members of the
Virginia General Assembly to preserve local authority over workforce and labor relations
policies; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board shall transmit this resolution
to the Governor and members of the Virginia General Assembly.
The vote was: Aye:
Nay:
Absent:
____________________________
Catherine H. Moore, Clerk
Campbell County Board of Supervisors

Virginia Association of Counties
President
Victor S. Angry
Prince William County
President-Elect
Phil C. North
Roanoke County
First Vice President
Jerry W. Boothe
Floyd County
Second Vice President
Kathy L. Smith
Fairfax County
Secretary-Treasurer
Donald L. Hart, Jr.
Accomack County
Immediate Past President
Ruth M. Larson
James City County
Executive Director
Dean A. Lynch, CAE

Connecting County Governments since 1934

March 9, 2026
The Honorable Abigail Spanberger
Governor of Virginia
P.O. Box 1475
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Dear Governor Spanberger:
On behalf of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo), I write to respectfully express
concerns regarding HB 1263 and SB 378, legislation that would significantly alter the
framework governing collective bargaining for local governments in Virginia.
As you are aware, Virginia law currently allows local governments to determine whether
and how to engage in collective bargaining with public employees. Several localities have
exercised this authority and adopted locally tailored frameworks that reflect their workforce
needs, fiscal capacity, and community priorities. Current law also allows local government
employees to organize and to petition local governing bodies to vote on whether to adopt
collective bargaining. This locally driven approach recognizes the diversity of Virginia’s
counties and allows elected officials to remain directly accountable to their residents for
workforce and budget decisions.
HB 1263 and SB 378 would replace this flexible system with a mandatory statewide
framework administered by the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB). Counties across
the Commonwealth have expressed significant concerns that the legislation would shift
decision-making authority away from local governing bodies while creating new fiscal,
legal, and administrative risks for local governments.
Key concerns raised by counties include:
•

The legislation vests broad regulatory authority in the Public Employee Relations
Board (PERB), a state entity that would oversee and adjudicate disputes
involving local governments despite the absence of dedicated local government
representation.

•

PERB would have authority to seek judicial enforcement of its rulings, potentially
requiring counties to defend against litigation simply for disputing PERB
interpretations of the statute or its orders.

•

Binding arbitration could impose compensation, staffing, or benefit obligations
that local governing bodies must fund regardless of local revenue constraints or
competing service priorities.

•

Arbitration outcomes may create unpredictable fiscal obligations that local
governments must absorb while still meeting requirements to maintain balanced
local budgets.

•

The legislation risks disrupting existing locally negotiated agreements and processes
already in place in several Virginia localities.

1207 E. Main St., Suite 300
Richmond, Va. 23219-3627
Phone: 804.788.6652
Fax: 804.788.0083
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vaco.org

Virginia counties must balance their budgets annually while providing essential services including public safety,
education, transportation infrastructure, and health and human services. The potential for arbitration outcomes
to override local fiscal planning raises serious concerns, particularly for rural and smaller counties with limited
tax bases and fewer revenue options.
Counties vary widely in population, workforce structure, and economic capacity. Policies that may be workable
in large urban jurisdictions may create significant challenges in rural or smaller communities. Preserving
local authority allows counties to develop workforce policies that reflect these differences while remaining
accountable to the residents they serve.
VACo and its member counties remain committed to supporting public employees and maintaining professional
workplaces. However, decisions about whether and how to engage in collective bargaining should remain with
locally elected governing bodies rather than being dictated through a uniform statewide framework.
Thank you for your consideration and for your continued service to the Commonwealth.
Respectfully,

Dean A. Lynch, CAE
Executive Director
Virginia Association of Counties
CC:

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5 years

$50

Brian Stokes

As Needed

Vacancy
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construction
Term expires 5/5/2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

5 years

$85

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As Needed on 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Vacancy

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Term expired 6/30/2023

Social Services Board

4 years (limit 2 terms)

$150

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3rd Wednesdays at 3:30 PM

Vacancy

Brookneal District

Term expired 6/30/2021

Economic Development Commission

4 years

$85

Nina Rezai

3rd Thursday of March & September at 12:00 PM

Vacancy
Vacancy
Willie Jones

Spring Hill District
At Large - Planning Commission
Brookneal District

Term expired 12/31/2023
Term expires 12/31/2026
Term expired 12/31/2025

CCUSA

4 years

$150

Jeff Wells

4th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Joseph Kirkland

Spring Hill District

Term expired 12/31/2024

Charlie Droog

Timberlake District

Term expired 12/31/2024

*Per Board action on 2/7/2023, representatives from Brookneal, Rustburg, &
Timberlake will be reappointed until 12/31/2026, then every 4 years moving forward.

Brookneal/Campbell Co. Airport Authority

4 years

$85

Nina Rezai

3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Jordan Welborn

3rd Mondays at 5:30 PM

Carter Elliott
John Barksdale

Term expired 1/31/2025
Term expired 1/31/2026

Library Board of Trustees

4 years (2 term limit)

$85

William Van Opstal (not eligible)

Brookneal District

Term expired 12/31/2025

Recreation Advisory Council

3 years

Vacancy
Maurice Peerman

Spring Hill District
Brookneal District

Industrial Development Authority

4 years

Vance Driskill
Thomas Vaughan

Timberlake District
Sunburst District

Jordan Welborn
Term expired 12/31/2025
Term expired 12/31/2025
Nina Rezai

Term expired 3/17/2026
Term expired 3/17/2026

MEMORANDUM

To:

Members, Board of Supervisors

From:

Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator FJR

Subject:
MATTERS FROM THE BOARD
________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
At each meeting, time will be scheduled to address matters from the Board that have not
been scheduled on the agenda. This time is typically used to share information or request
information from staff and not to take action on items that are not on the agenda. Items
requiring action are typically requested in advance so that the appropriate information
gathering and notice can be provided.
The Board’s policy is that any citizen may request time on the agenda by contacting the
Clerk of the Board. These requests, with supporting background materials, should be made
in writing two weeks prior to a scheduled meeting so requests can be researched and
included on the agenda for action as needed.

RECOMMENDATION:
Please share any information or requests with the Board and/or staff as appropriate.

CAMPBELL COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION REPORT
APRIL 4, 2026

CAMPBELL COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
Commission Member

District

David Gough

Altavista

Dean Monroe
Chair

Brookneal

Megan Witt

Concord

Michael Condrey

Rustburg

Robert Otero

Spring Hill

John Thilking

Sunburst

Trish Hedges
Vice Chair

Timberlake

Charlie Watts

Board of Supervisors Representative

Staff

Kate Reusch

Planner

Brian Stokes

Community Development Director

Paul Harvey

Assistant County Administrator

MEETING AGENDA
Case

Applicant

Request

Recommendation

PL-26-002

Blake Shorter

Rezoning
A-1 to R-SF

Approval

PL-26-014

Tarry Pribble

Special Use Permit
Tourist House

Approval

PL-26-019

Timothy Thomas

Special Use Permit
Special Event Venue

Approval

Please note that decisions made by the Planning Commission are not final until after the
Board of Supervisors confirms the recommendations on April 4, 2026.

CAMPBELL COUNTY
ZONING DISTRICTS
Agricultural Districts
A-1

Agricultural
Residential Districts

R-SF Single Family
R-MF Multi Family
R-MH Manufactured housing
Commercial Districts
B-LC Limited Commercial
B-GC General Commercial
B-HC Heavy Commercial
Industrial Districts
I-G Industrial Heavy
I-H Industrial General

EXCERPTS FROM CODE OF VIRGINIA
ZONING
§ 15.2-2200. Declaration of legislative intent.
This chapter is intended to encourage localities to improve the public health, safety, convenience
and welfare of its citizens and to plan for the future development of communities to the end that
transportation systems be carefully planned; that new community centers be developed with
adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities; that the need for mineral
resources and the needs of agriculture, industry and business be recognized in future growth; that
residential areas be provided with healthy surroundings for family life; that agricultural and
forestal land be preserved; and that the growth of the community be consonant with the efficient
and economical use of public funds.
§ 15.2-2283. Purpose of zoning ordinances.
Zoning ordinances shall be for the general purpose of promoting the health, safety or general
welfare of the public and of further accomplishing the objectives of § 15.2-2200. To these ends,
such ordinances shall be designed to give reasonable consideration to each of the following
purposes, where applicable: (i) to provide for adequate light, air, convenience of access, and safety
from fire, flood, crime and other dangers; (ii) to reduce or prevent congestion in the public streets;
(iii) to facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community; (iv) to
facilitate the provision of adequate police and fire protection, disaster evacuation, civil defense,
transportation, water, sewerage, flood protection, schools, parks, forests, playgrounds, recreational
facilities, airports and other public requirements; (v) to protect against destruction of or
encroachment upon historic areas; (vi) to protect against one or more of the following:
overcrowding of land, undue density of population in relation to the community facilities existing
or available, obstruction of light and air, danger and congestion in travel and transportation, or loss
of life, health, or property from fire, flood, panic or other dangers; (vii) to encourage economic
development activities that provide desirable employment and enlarge the tax base; (viii) to
provide for the preservation of agricultural and forestal lands and other lands of significance for
the protection of the natural environment; (ix) to protect approach slopes and other safety areas of
licensed airports, including United States government and military air facilities; (x) to promote the
creation and preservation of affordable housing suitable for meeting the current and future needs
of the locality as well as a reasonable proportion of the current and future needs of the planning
district within which the locality is situated; and (xi) to provide reasonable protection against
encroachment upon military bases, military installations, and military airports and their adjacent
safety areas, excluding armories operated by the Virginia National Guard. Such ordinance may
also include reasonable provisions, not inconsistent with applicable state water quality standards,
to protect surface water and ground water as defined in § 62.1-255.

MEMORANDUM
To:

Board of Supervisors

From:

Kate N. Reusch, Planner KNR

CC:

Paul E. Harvey, Assistant County Administrator PEH

Subject:

Rezoning #PL-26-002 (119 Candlemakers Lane)

Date:
February 24, 2026
_________________________________________________________________________________

General Information
Applicant: Blake Shorter
Owner: Blake Shorter Builders, LLC
Request: A-1 (Agricultural) to
R-SF (Residential – Single Family)
Location: 119 Candlemakers Lane
Election District: Concord
Tax Map Number(s): 24-A-4B
Acreage: 1.310 +/- acres
Proposed Use: Allow for the construction of a single-family dwelling
Magisterial District: Flat Creek (2020 population 19,313)
Subject Property Analysis
The applicant is seeking to rezone the parcel to R-SF in order to construct a single-family dwelling
on the property. Due to the shape of the lot and an existing drain field, the applicant is not able to
meet A-1 setback requirements with the structure he would like to build. The lot does not meet
current A-1 minimum lot size requirements.
Land Use Compatibility
This request is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

Recommendation
This Planning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 6-0.

Site Data
Surrounding Zoning: The area is residential in nature. Zoning in the vicinity is A-1 (Agricultural)
and R-SF (Residential – Single Family).
Land Use/Floodplain: The property does not lie within any FEMA 100-year flood zones.
Access and Traffic: The property is accessed by one private driveways on Candlemakers Lane –
Route 9221 (average daily traffic 160 vehicles).
Utilities: The parcel is served by private well and private septic.
Proffers: No proffers have been submitted with this request. No one employed by or associated
with Campbell County has suggested, requested, or required proffers as a condition of this request
Comprehensive Plan: The property is located in an area designated medium to high density
residential.
Comprehensive Plan Map

Zoning – Current
A-1 (Agricultural)

Zoning – Proposed
R-SF (Residential – Single Family)

Aerial Map

Public Notification
In accordance with Section 15.2-2204, Code of Virginia, all adjoining property owners and those
located immediately across the street of the subject parcel were notified by mail of the rezoning
request. At the time of this report, no comments in support or opposition of the request have been
received.

Site Plan / Survey

Applicant Statement

MEMORANDUM
To:

Board of Supervisors

From:

Kate N. Reusch, Planner KNR

CC:

Paul E. Harvey, Assistant County Administrator PEH

Subject:

Special Use Permit #PL-26-014 (912 Goat Island Road)

Date:
February 24, 2026
_________________________________________________________________________________

General Information
Applicant: Tarry Pribble
Owner: Tarry & Kayla Pribble and George & Vickie Evans
Request: Special Use Permit in the A-1 district to allow for a tourist house
Location: 912 Goat Island Road
Election District: Brookneal
Tax Map Number(s): 88-3-1B
Acreage: 18+/- acres
Magisterial District: Patrick Henry (2020 population 6,821)
Subject Property Analysis
The applicant is seeking to be able to rent out the manufactured home that is currently on the
property as a tourist house. The owners currently use the property only on weekends and would
like to rent it out when to being used for their personal use. The special use permit is needed as
the property does not have the 25 acres minimum to allow the tourist house as a by-right use.
Land Use Compatibility
This request is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Conditions
The Planning Commission may recommend, and the Board of Supervisors may impose any
reasonable conditions upon approval of the permit. Staff recommends the following conditions:
the applicant utilizes the site in conformance with the use described in the narrative and shown on
the survey submitted with this request.

Recommendation
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request with staff recommended
conditions by a vote of 6-0.
Site Data
Surrounding Zoning: The area is agricultural in nature. Zoning in the vicinity is A-1 (Agricultural).
Land Use/Floodplain: The property does not lie within any FEMA 100-year flood zones.
Access and Traffic: The parcel would be accessed by an existing entrance on Goat Island Road
Route 633 (average daily traffic 320 vehicles).
Utilities: The parcel is currently served by a private well and septic.
Comprehensive Plan: The property is located in an area designated as rural.
Comprehensive Plan Map

Zoning Map

Aerial Map

Public Notification
In accordance with Section 15.2-2204, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, all adjoining
property owners and those located immediately across the street of the subject parcel were notified
by mail of the rezoning request. At the time of this report, no comments in support or opposition
of the request have been received.

Site Plan / Survey

Site Plan / Survey

Applicant Statement

MEMORANDUM
To:

Board of Supervisors

From:

Kate N. Reusch, Planner KNR

CC:

Paul E. Harvey, Assistant County Administrator PEH

Subject:

Special Use Permit #PL-26-019 (1109 Clarks Road)

Date:
February 24, 2026
_________________________________________________________________________________

General Information
Applicant: Timothy Thomas
Owner: Timothy & Alina Thomas
Request: Special Use Permit in the A-1 district to allow for an outdoor
wedding venue and to use the existing barn as a special events
venue.
Location: 1109 Clarks Road
Election District: Spring Hill
Tax Map Number(s): 32-2-1D & 32-2-1A2
Acreage: 8.753+/- acres
Magisterial District: Flat Creek (2020 population 19,313)
Subject Property Analysis
The applicant is seeking to be able to use the property as an outdoor wedding venue and to convert
the existing barn into a special events venue / reception location. Approximately 2,200 square feet
of the barn will be converted into a special events venue with bathrooms and a warming kitchen
for catering.
Land Use Compatibility
This request is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Conditions
The Planning Commission may recommend, and the Board of Supervisors may impose any
reasonable conditions upon approval of the permit. Staff recommends the following conditions:
(1) The applicant utilizes the site in conformance with the use described in the narrative and shown
on the survey submitted with this request.

Recommendation
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request with staff recommended
conditions by a vote of 6-0.
Site Data
Surrounding Zoning: The area is agricultural and residential in nature. Zoning in the vicinity is
A-1 (Agricultural).
Land Use/Floodplain: The property does not lie within any FEMA 100-year flood zones.
Access and Traffic: The parcel would be accessed by an existing entrance on Clarks Road Route
690 (average daily traffic 480 vehicles).
Utilities: The parcel is currently served by a private well and septic.
Comprehensive Plan: The property is located in an area designated as transitional.
Comprehensive Plan Map

Zoning Map

Aerial Map

Public Notification
In accordance with Section 15.2-2204, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, all adjoining
property owners and those located immediately across the street of the subject parcel were notified
by mail of the rezoning request. At the time of this report, no comments in support or opposition
of the request have been received.

Site Plan / Survey

Site Plan / Survey

Applicant Statement

Community Development
85 Carden Lane, Suite A
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-9780
[email protected]

Public Notice
CAMPBELL COUNTY CITIZENS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of
Supervisors Meeting Room, Haberer Building, Rustburg, Virginia on the
following ZONING matter:
PL-26-002 – Request by Blake Shorter to rezone the property located at
119 Candlemakers Lane and further identified as tax map parcel 24-A4B from Agricultural to Residential Single-Family in order to construct a
single-family residence with reduced setbacks. The property is located
in an area designated as medium to high density residential per the current Comprehensive Plan.
PL-26-014 – Request by Tarry Pribble for a special use permit for the
property located at 912 Goat Island Road and further identified a tax
map parcel 88-3-1B to allow for the existing manufactured home to be
used a s tourist house. The property is located in an area designated as
rural per the current Comprehensive Plan.
PL-26-019 – Request by Timothy Thomas for a special use permit for
the property located at 1109 Clarks Road and further identified as tax
map parcel 32-2-1D and 32-2-1A2 to allow for the property to be used
as an outdoor wedding venue and for the barn to be used as a special
events venue. The property is located in an area designated as transitional per the current Comprehensive Plan.
During the public hearings, concerns from interested citizens supporting
or opposing these zoning matters will be solicited. The applications are
on file and can be viewed in the Campbell County Community Development Department, Citizen Services Building, Rustburg. For additional
information call the Planning Office at 434-332-9780.
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MEMORANDUM

TO:

Members, Board of Supervisors

THROUGH: Frank Rogers, County Administrator FJR
FROM:

F.E. “Tripp” Isenhour, III, County Attorney

DATE:

March 10, 2026

AGENDA ITEM – Code Update Hearing – Contractor’s Equipment
Storage Yards
________________________________________________________________________
SUBJECT:

BACKGROUND:
At the March meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the Board authorized the advertisement
of a code update adding the definition of a contractor’s equipment storage yards to County
Code section 22-2, and allowing such use as a by right use in business general, business
heavy zones, industrial general zones, and industrial heavy zones, as well as a special use
permit use in agricultural zones.
DISCUSSION:
Notice was published for a public hearing before the Planning Commission on March 23,
2026, and before the Board of Supervisors on April 7, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board review the Code changes related to contractor’s
equipment storage yards 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.

Fall 2025 Update of the Campbell County Code of 1988
Summary of Proposed Amendments

§9-1.3

§9-14.6

§10-41

Chapter 21

§21-7(C)(2)
§21-8(B)(3)
§22-2(B)(97)
§22-2(B)(117)
§22-2(B)(118)
§22-2(B)(119)
§22-2(B)(123)
§22-9(B)(1)
§22-10(B)(1)
§22-11(B)(1)
§22-12(A)(28)

§22-12(B)(1)

Clarifies in Code that penalty shall be calculated upon the tax amount due prior to
the application of tax relief. This change is declarative of current law and simply
codifies long-term practice derived from 2005 tax relief legislation. This is a
request from the Treasurer.
Adds a new section allowing for the exemption of taxes upon the property of a
surviving spouse of a full time or volunteer law enforcement officer, search and
rescue personnel, firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel killed in
the line of duty. This is a request from the Public Safety Director.
Clarifies that the distance of any open fire from any combustibles must be no less
than 300 feet. Prior law allowed 150 feet in certain circumstances and 300 in
others, leading to confusion in application. This is a request from the Fire Marshal.
Chapter 21 has been updated throughout to reflect the statutory change removing
Planning Commission review of subdivision plats and transferring the same
authority to the Designated Agent of the County. Changes are mandatory to
conform to State Code.
Reduces approval time allowed from 45 to 30 days. Mandatory to conform to State
Code.
Added new subsection related to timing of plat approval following state agency
review. Mandatory to conform to State Code.
Adds the definition of “Nicotine Vapor Products”.
Adds the definition of “Recreational Substances”.
Adds the definition of a zoning use named “Recreational substances retail, off-site
use”, commonly known as “Vape Shops”.
Adds the definition of a zoning use named “Recreational substances retail, on-site
use”, commonly known as “Vape Shops”.
Adds the definition of “Retail Tobacco Product”.
Amends the defined minimum lot size to one-half acre for lots not served by public
sewer in Residential – Single Family.
Amends the defined minimum lot size to one-half acre for lots not served by public
sewer in Residential – Multifamily.
Amends the defined minimum lot size to one-half acre for lots not served by public
sewer in Residential – Manufactured Housing.
Allows Vape Shops as a special use in Business-Limited Commercial when
greater than 10 miles from the property line of any child day care center or public,
private, or parochial school.
Amends the defined minimum lot size to one-half acre for lots not served by public
sewer in Business-Limited Commercial.

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Department of Public and Employee Relations

Recruitment Report for
March 2026
Campbell County is pleased to welcome
the following full-time employee to our team

Isabella Cestaro
EMT/FF
Public Safety

Jordan Combs
Human Services Assistant III
Social Services

Ruth Puckett
EMT/FF
Public Safety

Tiffany Goad
Benefit Programs Specialist II
Social Services
Rise Hayes
Family Services Specialist II
Social Services

Be Welcomed. Be Successful. Be Home.

Industrial Development Authority
Economic Development Project Updates
March 2026

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Industrial Activity and Incentives:
New Building Inventory
o Sanfacon- Helene Sanfacon (daughter) is working with staff to submit property for project
interest
o Charter of Lynchburg officially closed and has listed their 100,000+sf building for sale.
The owner is working with us to submit to projects as well.
Requests for Information
o Project Pathway- $500M capex, 200+ acres, 9MGD peak demand for water,
o Project Matrix- $100M capex and 100-150 new jobs. Needs 25,000 sf immediately and up
to 300,000 sf over time. 12,000 GPD and 3,600 kV for power.
Seneca Commerce Park
o 100,000 sf building
 Coleman Adams secured the contract for $5.68M. Project kickoff to be scheduled.
o Integrity Mechanical –trees are down and steel has been ordered.
o Blue Ridge Beverage- Property closed on February 12th site plan submitted.
o Ewing Drive- Water and Sewer Extension-CCUSA leading project. Counts and Dobyns has
materials on site.
o 136-acre Recreational Opportunity Assessment Workshop held on 2/19/26. Discussion was
thorough and returned some great options for inclusion in the master planning of the site as
well as the 40 acres that have frontage on Gough Road.
Projects/Activities
o Incentives:
 Bacon Street Bagels- slated to open on Wards Road this spring. Participating in the
Restaurants that Rent program.
o Marketing & Tourism:
 Targeted mailing sent to 114 property owners who newly meet the criteria for the
Commercial / Industrial tax rehab program to encourage them to take advantage of
the program ahead of the reassessment year. We last sent this in 2021, and this list
includes property that became eligible within the last 5 years.
 Designated Marketing Organization- VTC has approved Campbell County
Economic Development as the Designated DMO for Campbell County including
the Towns of Altavista and Brookneal. This designation will open Campbell
attractions up to a special pool of grant funding that only DMO represented
communities can access.
 Costar/LoopNet Listing is up for the 103,000sf building.
 Start Small Campbell Grant: the Spring 2026 cycle is open. Kristina held a
workshop for interested participants on 2/19 at Timbrook Library with 6 potential
applicants attending.
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Campbell Connects- 4/14 at Grinning Bear Tavern in Concord. Starting in Julythis event will shift to educational workshop format.
 Campbell County Branding Project- Staff and Branding Consultants are finalizing
the brand assets. Staff will launch the brand internally at the Open Employee
Meeting on April 21st. Full public launch is planned for the End of Summer Street
Fair.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Projects – Branding project underway. We
are supporting an application from the Extension Office to host a series of Agribusiness
Workshops in 2026. Kaitlyn, the Ag Marketing Agent, has taken a job as the Campbell County 4H Coordinator. The county will be adding this position to the Department of Economic
Development soon.
Grants
o Under Review:
 Tobacco Commission –
 Agribusiness Workshop Series $6,000 project total
 Campbell County Training School Complex- $750,000 project total to grade the
parking area
 VTI- funding request to redevelop the unused space In the building to be rented for
manufacturing incubator space or warehousing.
 Town of Brookneal- submitted an application to build out a riverfront park.
o Awarded:
 Community Development Block Grant- Campbell County Training School
Complex awarded a $75,000 planning grant to map out next steps for the
redevelopment of the second building for a child care facility.
o In progress:
 Working with Legacy Education Center to prepare a GoVA grant for expanding
their services in the area
 Working with LRBA to submit a planning grant to GoVA for Lot V in Seneca
park. This would design the plan and prepare an estimate to get that to pad ready
site.
 RFP is out for the master planning and due diligence project that was awarded by
VBRSP.
o Wrapping Up
 Closing out 606,000 grant funding for the Site Preparation work in Seneca
Commerce Park at lot K. The contractor is finished- there has been great delay in
receiving funds.

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MEMORANDUM
TO:

Members, Board of Supervisors

THROUGH: Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator FJR
FROM:

Brian R. Stokes, Director of Public Works BRS

DATE:

March 24, 2026

SUBJECT: Recycling Program Update
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
In 2024, the County conducted a recycling pilot program, where the use of compacted “comingle”
recycling was introduced. The data gathered with this new approach revealed proof of concept,
and with overwhelming community support, the County applied for grant funding to improve and
expand our recycling capacity.
DISCUSSION:
In February 2025, staff informed the Board of grant funding received from the Recycling
Partnership in the amount of $163,500.00. This funding is for the purchase of four (4) compactors
and receiving containers to be installed at the four (4) busiest convenience centers: Altavista,
Concord, Evington, and Livestock Rd.
Currently, a stand-alone recycling container for pre-sorted material can hold approximately 1000
lbs. of material. Compacting and comingling the recyclable goods allows for the collection of
approximately 9,000 lbs. of material per container. This is an approximately 900% increase in
volume collected compared to the standalone, non-compacted containers. This process will
drastically reduce the number of container pulls, reduce the amount of material being landfilled,
and reduce operational costs.
In addition to the purchase of equipment, The Recycling Partnership has provided additional
support by developing an implementation plan, with a concentrated effort on education and
outreach. The Partnership has identified key strategies to inform the public of this new recycling
initiative through mailings, staff training, and enhanced signage at each of the four (4) locations.
Staff is in the final stages of the implementation plan and to date has installed three (3) of the four
(4) compactors. Currently, the schedule is to have all compactors operational and ready for use in
April. In the coming weeks, distribution of mailers and educational pamphlets will begin, along
with the installation of new signage at the four (4) identified locations.

MEMORANDUM
TO:

Members, Board of Supervisors

THROUGH: Frank J. Rogers, County Administrator
FROM:

Nina Rezai, Director of Economic Development
Jordan Welborn, Director of Citizen Engagement & Quality of Life

DATE:

March 27, 2026

SUBJECT:

Informational Item: Seneca Commerce Park- Countywide Park Recreational
Opportunity Assessment
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND:
At the December 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting, staff received approval to partner with
Virginia Tech to conduct a Recreation Opportunity Assessment. This project took place from
December through March and included the following phases:
• Month 1: Project kickoff, data collection, and review of background materials provided
by Recreation and Economic Development staff.
• Month 2: Case Studies and Stakeholder Interviews
• Month .5 – Facilitation workshop and Recommendations Delivered (originally planned
for January 2026)

Due to severe winter weather in January, the in-person workshop was held on February 19th. As
part of their work, the consultants reviewed historical planning documents, analyzed all recreation
survey results, watched the March 4, 2025, public hearing, conducted interviews with eight
stakeholders, and facilitated an in-person discussion with representatives from the Board of
Supervisors, the Industrial Development Authority, and the Recreation Advisory Council.
DISCUSSION:
After completing their review and analysis, the consultants prepared a final report, a two-page
summary, and a presentation. The two-page summary is included as an attachment to this
informational item.
The final report and presentation will be provided to the consultant selected to complete the master
planning and due diligence project for Seneca Commerce and the Countywide Park. The request
for proposals for that project is expected to be advertised in April.

Countywide Park Recreation
Opportunity Assessment

March 2026

Prepared by The Virginia Tech Center for Economic & Community Engagement

Why This Work Was Done

Campbell County engaged The Virginia Tech Center for Economic & Community
Engagement to assess feasible recreation opportunities at Countywide Park and develop
a practical framework to guide future planning alongside industrial development.

The Process
VT CECE reviewed prior plans and site conditions, conducted stakeholder interviews, and
facilitated a workshop with County leadership to refine potential recreation ideas for
Countywide Park.Through this process, a shared set of standards emerged to guide which
recreation uses would be appropriate and sustainable for the site. The following criteria
were developed to evaluate potential concepts:
Serves local residents across multiple age groups
Offers a clear and specific use or draw
Complements rather than competes with industrial activity
Support social interaction and community connectivity
Functions outside of typical business hours
Is feasible within infrastructure and budget constraints
Minimizes long-term maintenance burden
Protects natural features and environmental quality
Is accessible to seniors and individuals with mobility challenges

The Needs
There is strong support for a phased development approach, beginning with foundational
infrastructure and lower-cost, high-impact elements such as:
Parking improvements
Restrooms
Pavilion or shelter space
Wayfinding and trail enhancements
Basic ADA-accessible pathways

Countywide Park Recreation Opportunity Assessment
The Vision
“Countywide Park is built for everyday community use and long-term investment, centered
on open green space, active recreation, and connection. A flexible lawn and pavilion serve
the full range of community life, from quiet afternoons to farmers' markets, small festivals,
and neighborhood gatherings, while multi-use courts and recreational amenities integrated
along the trail system support casual, multi-generational play for all ages and abilities. Highquality park features signal to employers and developers that this is a community worth
investing in and provide future workers with places to gather and recharge. Development
would begin with foundational infrastructure, restrooms, ADA-accessible parking, and shelter
space, to ensure the site is functional, inclusive, and positioned to grow with the community.”
Beyond the foundational needs, the following recreation concepts emerged from the
planning process:
Trail Network - A contiguous trail that leverages woods, open fields, & water features.
Include wayfinding, ADA-accessibility, & interpretive signage. Targeted users include:
walkers, runners, seniors, families, nature observers, and employees. Builds on existing
trails & natural assets; low infrastructure burden; compatible with
industrial adjacency; strong community support
Water Feature - A pond with a fishing pier/dock (ADA accessible), shoreline
improvements, seating, & picnic areas. Targeted users include: families, seniors, anglers,
tourists, and nature observers. A unique & distinguishing asset; reinforces natural identity
Pavilion/Flex Lawn - A pavilion with restrooms and a flexible lawn area for farmer’s
markets, small festivals, schools, and informal community use. Targeted useres include:
residents, community groups, vendors, and event organizers. Addresses documented gap
in gathering space; scalable; supports both every day & event-based use.
Open Play/Flex Court - Open green space for informal athletics and multi-use fields,
supplemented by low-maintenance courts. Targeted users include: youth, families, adults,
and seniors. Provides recreational value without committing to high-maintenance athletic
complexes; adaptable use.
Amphitheater - A natural amphitheater on the side of the site with a stage for concerts,
festivals, and events. Targeted users include: youth, families, adults, seniors, residents, and
visitors. Provides additional community gathering space and a draw to the site; potentially
utilizes otherwise unusable land due to topography

VT CECE recommends coordinating with engineering partners to confirm site feasibility,
followed by developing preliminary cost estimates, identifying funding sources, and assessing
long-term maintenance responsibilities. These steps will guide the phasing of recreation
investments alongside industrial development.