Board adopts flood-plain ordinance, relocates polling place, approves grants and appropriations, honors retiring administrator

The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors handled a range of administrative, regulatory and funding actions at its Aug. 13, 2025 meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution honoring Daniel N. Witt (retirement): Adopted unanimously. The Board recognized Witt’s 34 years in public service, citing work on the capital improvements plan, compensation plan, fiscal policy, emergency communications and broadband deployment. (SEG 002–SEG 011)

- Relocate Cullen/Red House polling place: Adopted unanimously. At Glenn Baker’s presentation the Board relocated the Cullen/Red House voting district polling place from White Oak Grove Baptist Church to the Red House Community Center at 9467 Red House Road; the Board cited compliance with Virginia Code §§24.2-310, 24.2-310.1 and §24.2-306. (SEG 013–SEG 016)

- Adopt Flood Plain Ordinance: Adopted by roll call. Deputy County Administrator Elder said the ordinance names the Building Official as Flood Plain Administrator and is required by FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program; it must be in place by Sept. 19, 2025. (SEG 016–SEG 017)

- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Deferred to Nov. 12, 2025. Following staff presentation and public comment (concerns about density, caps and staff capacity), the Board unanimously voted to defer the item. (SEG 018–SEG 019)

- Jail locking system: Funds appropriated from undesignated funds. Major Andy Colbert reported the jail’s lock system is outdated and not repairable; the Board approved funding to replace the system. (SEG 019–SEG 020)

- FY26 NG911 Additional Funding Grant: $150,000 appropriation approved. County Administrator Landon Green reported the grant is 100% reimbursement with no local match; Angela Tribble will submit receipts. (SEG 020)

- CPV County Line Solar 2232 review: Found in compliance and referred back to the Planning Commission (5-2). Vice-Chair Smith and staff explained acreage changes related to DEQ requirements; Supervisors Davis and Carwile voted no. (SEG 020)

- Approvals of invoices and refunds: The Board approved August FY2025 invoices ($139,688.73), August FY2026 invoices ($566,909.88), post-meeting utility payments ($8,977.00) and two building permit refunds of $91.80 each. (SEG 020)

Other actions and notes

- The Board granted the Charlotte Learning Center permission to use the field behind the Center for an event planned April 4, 2026. (SEG 019)

- Committee reports and community updates included TCCA assistance figures, Dixie Youth team results and an update that RiverStreet broadband timelines may slip into Q2 2026; Vice-Chair Smith requested a RiverStreet representative at the next meeting. (SEG 019–SEG 021)

The Board adjourned after member comments and closing remarks.