The Henrico County Board of Supervisors convened on January 28, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including provisional use permits, tax return processing, and rental inspection districts.

The meeting began with a motion by Mr. Rountree, seconded by Mr. Cooper, to follow a recommendation from December 26, 2024, which passed unanimously. The first significant item was a request for a provisional use permit (PUP) in the Tuckahoe District, submitted by John Javos. This permit would allow outdoor seating for Stella's Groceries at the River Road Shopping Center. The Planning Commission had recommended approval, and staff confirmed that the proposal met zoning requirements, including compliance with floodplain regulations. After a brief discussion, the board approved the PUP with the recommended conditions.

Next, the board addressed an ordinance allowing the Director of Finance to retain electronic copies of property tax returns instead of original documents. This change aims to streamline processing and reduce paper use, with the board expressing support for efficiency improvements. The motion to approve this ordinance passed without opposition.

The board then considered an ordinance to create a rental inspection district for St. Luke Apartments, aimed at ensuring safe rental housing. The proposal received unanimous support after a public hearing, with no comments from the audience.

Another ordinance discussed was an amendment to the employee home purchase assistance program, which raised the asset limit for eligible participants from $30,000 to $50,000. This change was also approved following a public hearing.

The meeting continued with a resolution authorizing the county manager to submit an amendment to the FY 22 annual action plan, reallocating $1 million in HOME ARP funds for supportive services. This amendment was necessary to comply with HUD requirements and was approved unanimously.

The board also addressed the subordination of utility easements on Oroville Road to facilitate a brownfields remediation project. This resolution passed without opposition after a public hearing.

Further discussions included the vacation of a drainage easement for construction at 4509 Woodson Hills Way, which was approved, and the conveyance of two surplus properties in the Verona District to Tashid Bashear, also receiving unanimous approval.

Finally, the board authorized the extension of a lease for county property at 1080 Daphshaus Road for an additional year. This resolution was passed without any objections.

The meeting concluded with public comments, where residents expressed support for ongoing transportation projects and suggested additional bus stations to improve accessibility in the area. Overall, the meeting reflected the board's commitment to enhancing community services and infrastructure in Henrico County.