Board of Supervisors

Lane Auditorium

Agenda — 47 items

1. 1. Call to Order. ▶ jump to 0:04
2. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. ▶ jump to 1:15
3. 3. Moment of Silence. ▶ jump to 1:39
4. 4. Adoption of Final Agenda. ▶ jump to 2:12
5. 5. Brief Announcements by Board Members. ▶ jump to 3:10
6. 6. Proclamations and Recognitions:
7. 6.1. Proclamation Recognizing August 25-29, 2025, as SMART Week. 25-368 ▶ jump to 13:13
8. 6.2. Proclamation Recognizing August 26, 2025, as Women’s Equality Day. 25-369 ▶ jump to 20:59
9. 7. Public Comment on: Matters Previously Considered or Currently Pending Before the Board (Other than Scheduled Public Hearings). ▶ jump to 34:44
10. 8. Consent Agenda (on next sheet) ▶ jump to 43:40
11. 11 1:45 p.m. - Work Sessions:
12. 9. Riparian Buffer Protection Standards Draft Ordinance. 25-340 ▶ jump to 44:09
13. 13 3:15 p.m. - Recess ▶ jump to 135:14
14. 14 3:30 p.m. - Work Sessions (continued):
15. 10. Proposed 2026 Legislative Program. 25-365 ▶ jump to 135:45
16. 16 4:15 p.m. - Presentation:
17. 11. Strategic Plan Execution Analysis & Reporting (SPEAR) FY25. 25-351 ▶ jump to 202:23
18. 12. 4:45 p.m. - Closed Meeting. ▶ jump to 238:16
19. 13. Certify Closed Meeting. ▶ jump to 240:00
20. 20 6:00 p.m.
21. 14. From the County Executive: Report on Matters Not Listed on the Agenda. ▶ jump to 240:36
22. 15. Public Comment on: Matters Previously Considered or Currently Pending Before the Board (Other than Scheduled Public Hearings). ▶ jump to 275:27
23. 23 Public Hearings:
24. 16. Virginia Community Development Block Grant. To review the County's intention to apply for Federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Albemarle County proposes to utilize the requested funds to carry out the following activities for the CDBG program: Approximately $2 million dollars to support the construction of sewer infrastructure in Phase 2 in the Southwood Redevelopment Project. All interested citizens are urged to attend. 25-359 ▶ jump to 285:16
25. 17. Spot Blight Declaration - 2632 Hydraulic Road, Parcel ID 06100-00-00-041I0 (Jack Jouett District). To receive comments on a proposed ordinance to declare the Property located at 2632 Hydraulic Road, (Parcel ID 06100-00-00-041I0) a blighted property. This ordinance would authorize the County Executive or his designee, on behalf of the Board, to acquire, hold, clear, repair, manage, or dispose of the Property and to recover the costs of any repair or disposal of such Property from the owner or owners of record, in accordance with Virginia Code 36-49.1:1. 25-289 ▶ jump to 293:40
26. 18. From the Board: Committee Reports and Matters Not Listed on the Agenda. ▶ jump to 298:21
27. 27 Discussion Item:
28. 28 Discussion Regarding Ordinance to Control Running Bamboo. 25-378 ▶ jump to 299:11
29. 19. Adjourn to September 3, 2025, 1:00 p.m., Lane Auditorium. ▶ jump to 307:26
30. 30 page break
31. 31 CONSENT AGENDA
32. 8. FOR APPROVAL (by recorded vote):
33. 8.1. Approval of Minutes: April 17, May 29, August 7, August 14, September 4, September 17, and September 18, 2024. 25-363
34. 8.2. Personnel Policy Amendments. 25-360
35. 8.3. Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and Capital Budget Calendar. 25-355
36. 8.4. Quarterly Tax Refund Approval Request. 25-353
37. 8.5. Schedule a Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 15, Taxation. 25-352
38. 8.6. Economic Development Authority Fiscal Services Memorandum of Agreement. 25-349
39. 8. FOR INFORMATION (no vote necessary):
40. 8.7. Land Use & Environmental Planning Committee (LUEPC) Report - First Half 2025. 25-356
41. 8.8. VDOT Monthly Report (August) 2025. 25-367
42. 42 page break
43. 43 Thank you for attending today's public hearing. During the 2025 Calendar Year, the Chair is Jim Andrews and the Vice-Chair is Diantha H. McKeel.
44. 44 Opportunities for the public to access and participate in this meeting are posted on the Albemarle County website on the Board of Supervisors home page and on the Albemarle County calendar. Participation will include the opportunity to comment on those matters for which comments from the public will be received. During the time set aside for "Public Comment on: Matters Previously Considered or Currently Pending Before the Board (Other than Scheduled Public Hearings)", individuals are allowed three minutes to speak. Up to 10 persons may speak during each “From the Public” session. The 10 speakers are determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Each speaker may speak at only one “Matters from the Public” session at each meeting. The sign-up period closes when “Matters from the Public” begins. Electronic presentation materials may be displayed by a member of the public provided it is emailed to the Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the Board meeting. During Public Hearings, the Board will only acknowledge speakers addressing the item listed for Public Hearing. Speakers are limited to one appearance of three minutes per public hearing item, unless otherwise decided. Applicants are limited to a ten-minute presentation of their proposal and are allowed a five-minute rebuttal at the close of the public hearing. To speak during Public Hearings and "From the Public” Albemarle County community members may sign up online in advance of the meeting at https://albemarle.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Click on eComment for the select meeting. To create an account, click on the sign-up link at the top right corner of the eComment webpage. Community Members who are unable to sign up in advance of the meeting may do so during the meeting either through the webinar chat or in person, provided there are remaining slots available. If you require assistance, please contact the clerk’s office at clerk@albemarle.org or call 434-296-5843. Time keeping is conducted by the Clerk. In order to give all speakers equal treatment and courtesy, the Board requests that speakers adhere to the following guidelines:
45. 45 Time keeping is conducted through a timer and a light system at the podium. The green light will go on when you begin speaking and this begins your allotted time; a yellow light indicates you have one minute to finish your comment; a red light indicates your time has expired. In order to give all speakers equal treatment and courtesy, the Board requests that speakers adhere to the following guidelines: • When called to the speaker's podium, state your name and magisterial district • Address comments directly to the Board as a whole • Give written statements and other supporting material to the Clerk • If you represent a group or organization, you may ask others present to raise their hands and be recognized • If you exceed your allotted time, you will be asked to end your comments • If a speaker does not use all allocated time, the unused time may not be shared with another speaker • Back-and-forth debate is prohibited • Do not speak from your seat or out of turn • Persons in the audience are encouraged to raise their hands to indicate their support or opposition to speakers at the podium or any item during the meeting • Please refrain from applause and other forms of approval or disapproval, as a courtesy to each speaker • Signs are permitted in the meeting room so long as they are not attached to any stick or pole and do not obstruct the view of persons attending the meeting
46. 46 All comments are live streamed, recorded and published on the Albemarle County website. Please turn all devise notifications to vibrate.
47. 47 Clerk, Board of County Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596