Washington County supervisors adopt fire prevention ordinance, approve rezoning and several routine measures
May 14, 2024 | Washington County, Virginia
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The Washington County Board of Supervisors on May 14 adopted an ordinance establishing county fire divisions and zones aimed at standardizing fire prevention and delineating response areas.
Brandon Snodgrass presented the ordinance, saying the county "requested in the interest of public safety to prepare an amended ordinance to include the division of fire zones covering Washington County Virginia to provide county fire prevention and regulations in the code." The measure removes two sections addressing a statewide fire marshal and adds Abingdon Fire Department as a primary response area. The board adopted the ordinance "as modified," after members noted chiefs had reviewed and supported the change.
The board also approved a rezoning request from James and Linda Day for roughly 13.62 acres near 14087 Stony Brook Road, changing the parcel from M1 (Industrial Limited) to A2 (Agricultural General) to allow a residence; planning staff said the planning commission recommended the change 6–0. In separate votes the panel approved a revised part‑time firefighter position description and renewed workers' compensation coverage for fire and EMS, and authorized the surplus of certain items acquired through the federal 1033 program.
Other actions included awarding a cooperative procurement to Granicus for meeting and minutes software ($108,085.40) with one‑time migration costs funded from the current budget, approving $13,950.14 for bleachers for county parks, and directing staff to schedule a real‑estate closing to accept a deed of gift for the Glade Spring Library. The board also appointed Duane Ball to the Washington County Service Authority (Wilson District).
Votes were recorded on each formal motion; multiple agenda items passed unanimously (7–0). The board recessed to a follow‑up public meeting on May 20 to receive input from a solar developer and scheduled reconvening May 21 at 6:00 p.m.
The board conducted an executive session for the County Administrator's performance evaluation under Virginia law and certified the closed session on return to open meeting.
Brandon Snodgrass presented the ordinance, saying the county "requested in the interest of public safety to prepare an amended ordinance to include the division of fire zones covering Washington County Virginia to provide county fire prevention and regulations in the code." The measure removes two sections addressing a statewide fire marshal and adds Abingdon Fire Department as a primary response area. The board adopted the ordinance "as modified," after members noted chiefs had reviewed and supported the change.
The board also approved a rezoning request from James and Linda Day for roughly 13.62 acres near 14087 Stony Brook Road, changing the parcel from M1 (Industrial Limited) to A2 (Agricultural General) to allow a residence; planning staff said the planning commission recommended the change 6–0. In separate votes the panel approved a revised part‑time firefighter position description and renewed workers' compensation coverage for fire and EMS, and authorized the surplus of certain items acquired through the federal 1033 program.
Other actions included awarding a cooperative procurement to Granicus for meeting and minutes software ($108,085.40) with one‑time migration costs funded from the current budget, approving $13,950.14 for bleachers for county parks, and directing staff to schedule a real‑estate closing to accept a deed of gift for the Glade Spring Library. The board also appointed Duane Ball to the Washington County Service Authority (Wilson District).
Votes were recorded on each formal motion; multiple agenda items passed unanimously (7–0). The board recessed to a follow‑up public meeting on May 20 to receive input from a solar developer and scheduled reconvening May 21 at 6:00 p.m.
The board conducted an executive session for the County Administrator's performance evaluation under Virginia law and certified the closed session on return to open meeting.
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