02-17-2026 Appomattox Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Appomattox County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on February 17, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a resolution recognizing National FFA Week and authorized participation in a five-year substance use and re-entry program at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, with Appomattox's grant match portion starting at $5,220 in the first year and increasing to $6,860 annually for years two through five, funded by opioid grant funds rather than taxpayer money. The board also scheduled public hearings for amendments to the zoning ordinance concerning utility-scale solar farms and the comprehensive plan's renewable energy policy. Additionally, the board approved a consent agenda covering bills, minutes, supplemental appropriations, and fund transfers. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about a proposed AI data center, including environmental, noise, water usage, and tax abatement issues. Dominion Energy representatives presented details on the Valley Link Joshua Falls to Teat transmission project, a 115-mile, 765-kilovolt electric transmission line crossing nine counties, emphasizing the need for public input and environmental considerations. The board reaffirmed Appomattox County as a Second Amendment sanctuary and adopted a local emergency declaration due to a recent winter storm. Finally, the board entered a closed session to discuss legal matters related to litigation, regional landfill and water contracts, and courthouse lease space.