SPECIAL NOTICE

We will hold the September 26, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting in-person in the County Administration Building Meeting Room and virtually using Zoom.

The meeting can be accessed as follows:

The meeting may be viewed at the following link:
http://gcva.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1 

Your comments for matters from the public and for public hearings are welcome by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All emails received will be shared with the Board and kept in the permanent file.
To attend the meeting by telephone, please dial the number below and follow the instructions when prompted. To comment during matters from the public or for a specific public hearing, follow the instructions below to “raise your hand”. Your connection will be unmuted and you will be able to make your comment. Please clearly state your name for the record.
* To “raise your hand” by telephone connection: push *9 on your touch tone phone.
* To “raise your hand” by video connection: click on “reactions” at the bottom of your screen.  A hand will appear with "raise hand" beside it.  Click on the “raise your hand” button.

The Board of Supervisors will open the meeting at 5:30 p.m. and vote to enter into Closed Meeting.
Dial-in number: US Toll-free 1-888-475-4499
Or: US Toll-free 1-877-853-5257

You can use this link to connect to the live video meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86094378797?pwd=amlsbkkySnc1bVpVeEMwOG5tdEF6QT09 

Meeting ID: 860 9437 8797
Passcode: 924810

The open meeting of the Board of Supervisors will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Dial-in number: US Toll-free 1-888-475-4499
Or: US Toll-free 1-877-853-5257

We will be using Zoom Video Meeting to share presentations with the public.
You can use this link to connect to the live video meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88282038053?pwd=cXhQaGNMcWwwSGlrbU4vdnQ3ZlVwdz09 

Meeting ID: 882 8203 8053
Passcode: 942015

For additional information, please click here.  

Greene County Board of Supervisors
County Meeting Room – Administration Building
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 p.m.

2. CLOSED MEETING
Matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (a, 1-7) of the Code of Virginia

3. OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.

4. Reconvene, Certify Closed Meeting and Take Action from Closed Meeting

5. Pledge of Allegiance; Moment of Silence

6. Adoption of Agenda

7. Matters from the Public

8. Public Hearing (None)

9. Presentations (10 Minutes)
a. Recognition of the Greene County Department of Emergency Medical Services for earning a VACo Achievement Award – Dale Herring, Chair, Board of Supervisors & Jeremy Bennett, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, VACo

10. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of previous meeting
b. Resolution to grant authority to the County Administrator  ****This item was previously adopted on June 27, 2023 and will be removed from this agenda****
c. Resolution to accept and appropriate $1,013.00 for carryover programs for the Animal Shelter
d. Reaffirm action taken to end the local emergency declared on September 7, 2023, effective September 15, 2023
e. Resolution to declare an intent to reimburse for vehicle and equipment financing
f. Resolution to accept and appropriate $75,000 for a CSA Supplement for FY 2023
g. Resolution to declare Greene County as an agricultural disaster area due to drought conditions
h. Approve EDU transfer, redemption and credit for Habitat for Humanity

11. Action Items
a. Resolution of intent to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and the Greene County Code as follows:
1. Zoning Ordinance Article 19-5 - Performance Bonds and the Subdivision Ordinance Section 7-2
2. Zoning Ordinance Article 16-17 - Water and Sewer Utilities
3. Zoning Ordinance Article 19-5 - Temporary Events and the Greene County Code Chapter 10, Article II – Jim Frydl, Director of Planning & Zoning

12. Board of Supervisors Workshop – Water & Sewer Projects

13. Informational Items, Updates, and Reports
a. Board liaison reports
b. Monthly Reports
c. County Administrator update

14. Other Items from the Board

15. Adjourn

GREENE COUNTY LIFTING OF MANDATORY WATER USE RESTRICTIONS – CONTINUED CALL FOR VOLUNTARY WATER USE RESTRICTIONS

Due to recent rainfall and increased water levels in the Rapidan River, Greene County is lifting mandatory water use restrictions put in place on September 7. The County is still urging customers to observe voluntary restrictions until further notice.
“While recent rainfalls have increased the water level in the Rapidan River, we could return to low levels without further precipitation,” said Alan Harrison, Director of Greene County Water and Sewer. “We encourage everyone to practice voluntary conservation measures until we receive sufficient rainfall.”

Mandatory restrictions are lifted effective Friday, September 15, 2023. Customers are encouraged to utilize voluntary water conservation measures including, but are not limited to:

1) Check toilets, faucets, hoses, and couplings for leaks and repair.
2) Take shorter showers, and tum off the water when shampooing, shaving, or brushing your teeth.
3) Reduce or eliminate outdoor water use, including watering of lawns and landscaping.
4) If necessary, using the least amount of water necessary, water your lawn on even or odd days based on address—even number addresses water on even days of the month, odd number addresses        water on odd days of the month.
5) Use a broom instead of a hose to clean off porches, stairs, driveways, and sidewalks.
6) Wash only full loads in washing machines and dishwashers or use the appropriate water level selection.
7) Reduce or eliminate vehicle washing.
8) Scrape—don't rinse—dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
9) Wash vegetables and fruits in a basin of water, not allowing the water to run while washing.

The County will advise when river levels either return to the point that mandatory restrictions are again required or when voluntary restrictions are no longer called for. Thank you in advance for your assistance in preserving our needed water supply.

Have you received a letter from Rappahannock Electric Company (REC) stating that you are no longer part of the Firefly RISE Grant and will be served by a different internet provider?

Are you unsure if you are part of the coverage area for the Firefly RISE Grant?

If you received the letter from REC and you are not part of the Firefly RISE Grant area then you will receive high speed broadband coverage from Brightspeed within the same time period as the Firefly grant period.

Some locations are close enough to both grant areas that there will be a choice between the two providers.

Even if you are not in the Firefly grant area, please fill out the survey.  Firefly will serve locations outside of the grant area, and the survey identifies populated areas that should be added to the service area.

Please follow the instructions below to find your address:

Click the link or copy and paste it to your browser https://www.fireflyva.com/partners-greene/  

Find your location on the Project Area Map

Look at the small area map by clicking on the Map/Communication link to see greater detail and road names.

Finally click on Check Availability/Pre-Register and type in your address.  If you are not in the Firefly Rise Area, you will be asked to complete a survey.

****Please contact Firefly or Rappahannock Electric Cooperative if you require further information regarding the broadband project or the letter that you received.****

For more information regarding the Rise Project, please click here.  

Greene County Administration has started an email newsletter to better inform citizens about happenings in the County.  

Newsletters will be emailed with information about government meetings and agendas and community events.  

Sign up at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ynNC327/GreeneCountyVA. Additionally, newsletters and other important information can be found on our Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/CountyofGreeneVA.