Fluvanna County BOS Aug 5, 2026

The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 5, 2026, addressing several procurement and policy issues. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of appointments to various boards and commissions, such as the Board of Zoning Appeals and the James River Water Authority. The board also considered a waiver request related to road naming policies and discussed amendments to the county code concerning water and sewer fee schedules, specifically regulating water tanker usage with meter limits and volume caps. A 2% salary bonus for social services employees was approved, with a supplemental appropriation of $16,176 funded from local sources. The board reviewed the FY28 budget calendar and adopted the county's Emergency Operations Plan. Significant attention was given to the Tanaska Expedition power plant project, including concerns about changes in cooling methods from water to air-cooled systems, the addition of a 1.8-mile 500 KV transmission line, and the potential impacts on the community. Public comments highlighted transparency issues and environmental concerns related to the project and data center developments in the county. The board discussed referring data center zoning uses to the planning commission for review and possible ordinance amendments. No formal votes on data center moratoriums or zoning changes occurred, but the board expressed interest in further study. The meeting concluded with a closed session addressing personnel and legal matters related to the Expedition project and utility easements.