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County staff reviewed a vendor cooperative procurement (BlueLine Solutions) and explained how the program would operate under state law that limits automated civil citations to school zones and construction zones. Staff said vendor participation can include upfront investment in signage (staff cited an approximate $60,000 figure for updated signs) and that vendor agreements typically include a revenue share; staff said the example contract would allocate roughly $25 of a $100 civil fine to the vendor.

The sheriff’s office would be responsible for sworn‑officer review of violation videos before civil enforcement paperwork is issued, staff said. The board heard that nearby counties that implemented similar programs reported reduced speeds, and members discussed potential court‑clerk impacts from civil appeals.

Board members asked staff to draft a local ordinance (citing the state code section that authorizes civil fines) and advertised a public hearing. Staff and the county attorney will prepare the ordinance for board review; the board noted the first year of many vendor contracts is three years and can include pro‑rata costs if the county cancels early.

The motion to proceed was approved by voice vote; the board instructed staff to return with a draft ordinance and to advertise for a June 10 public hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Supervisors' Meeting 04/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","After a presentation on automated speed‑enforcement options, the board voted to instruct staff to draft an ordinance limited to school zones, citing a BlueLine Solutions cooperative procurement and a plan to advertise a public hearing in June.","taxTitle","Madison County, Virginia","taxId",37279,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6262836,"Commonwealth’s Attorney briefs Madison County on victim‑notification tools and caseload trends",662,2457820,3120305,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3111344-567001d6a196c54b175edd93e787a664&start=2457&end=3120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3111344-567001d6a196c54b175edd93e787a664/thumbnail_2457820.jpg","/articles/6262836/Madison-County/Virginia/Commonwealths-Attorney-briefs-Madison-County-on-victimnotification-tools-and-caseload-trends","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262836-a26f3038173e81f9619651a6c8f68e90/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162077&Signature=YL9sgQswd4Znlb~lPTOhV~iqvPYrpKCFmFYEp23yWePRV4Ph2ESsj7WD4XJUZyhVa-CwIM2TYFR147iDXn6CwWbCKSQW05cccB6dbKybUrf1-SdbchuVZYEmYoMUiJXcRxMRBWs4A8Lc~H1QJMtAKz9dTzbg5ZvMYNcOJsz6~k1IC2QpdP~7sM29bBuK8vP4GDa98UK5IwY30cxMhXqasMWUar~Bk1yq4DFijLKi8~YFkowJGapFXUmmfnry13OenKTHoreMn7s59Rz6J-4xqIYYMHnPVgGrWsTYBEk56NfKWeZchKYK9Fup0tykqsV~FeD6LPu-m7q5Yksc7cvINg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Madison County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney and the victim‑witness program director described victim notification resources and recent caseload data to the board.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney introduced Dawn Dela Cruz, the county’s victim‑witness program director, and framed April awareness observances including Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The office highlighted the theme of kinship for National Crime Victims Rights Week and described how community connections help victims access services.

The victim‑witness program data presented to the board showed the program served 285 victims in fiscal year 2024, 71 of whom were new to the program; those totals included four sexual‑assault victims and 36 child‑abuse victims. Through three quarters of fiscal year 2025 the program had served 228 victims, 53 new to the program, including six sexual‑assault victims and 20 child‑abuse victims.

Program staff reviewed two automated notification systems for victims. VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) provides local jail inmate notifications and allows people to register for automated phone, text or email notices. NAVi (Na'Vi), the Virginia Department of Corrections portal, provides notifications for offenders serving 12 months or more under state supervision and sends messages when an offender’s custody status changes, including transfers, release or death. Staff stressed that registration is important for older cases and for post‑conviction or parole notifications.

The Commonwealth’s Attorney said Madison County’s victim‑witness program operates with spatial independence from other offices to let victims seek help confidentially and build relationships with staff before deciding whether to pursue prosecution. The office provided brochures and encouraged residents to contact the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office for assistance and registration.","The Commonwealth's Attorney's office described victim‑notification systems (Na'Vi and VINE), staffing and caseload figures for fiscal 2024 and year‑to‑date FY2025, and urged victims and witnesses to register for automated notifications.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6262841,"Votes at a glance: Madison County Board actions April 22, 2025",5053,256320,5309330,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3111344-567001d6a196c54b175edd93e787a664&start=256&end=5309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3111344-567001d6a196c54b175edd93e787a664/thumbnail_256320.jpg","/articles/6262841/Madison-County/Virginia/Votes-at-a-glance-Madison-County-Board-actions-April-22-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262841-8fbfe809e609be6d01a66ab1eab4430c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162077&Signature=hz5P-18kI9ZsOoswHamZREtSIrrMwrLiNUm5YDV5jbIf6kXGNSpscW38lcSyrjwSlbb7gHcCZcCCCodYUiqSLjH7eYqfBty-txciUyzbDjfxWWkyiv1eVJuuJpse10PXd7Fr38~pblp4k3YF3-8N92sC4sUNZZ1gtWbtR2N02I6m-hS0LuL0gVLVeSIEgxhXZVPHYzPZMrnJRmPt41OfzsCgmezl8CkgXVg6Fb~9J-t4syPtIF43-keqZMr7qTeUmQHQ1lx3Tj0TlIyp4GWKMLHwvtR2b7XXWkvCsHhNfzuJGt2Mfajr8aYGLXWH7dOZJs1xxIqhfWzNwReJ0o8QYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison County Board of Supervisors recorded several formal actions during its April 22 meeting. Items below summarize motions, movers/seconds where recorded in the transcript, and outcomes as stated on the record.

1) Remote attendance by Supervisor Yao: Motion to permit Supervisor Yao to attend the April 22 meeting remotely under Virginia Code §2.2‑3708.2 and the county bylaws (supervisor Dustin Dawson moved the motion on the record). The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

2) Consent agenda and minutes: The board voted to approve minutes listed on the consent agenda for multiple dates and approved consent items separated as requested. One supervisor (Carty) recorded an abstention on a specific consent vote; all other recorded votes were in the affirmative.

3) Supplemental appropriation — School Board request: The board approved a supplemental appropriation request (identified in the meeting as $447,098) from several grant sources and fund balance as described by staff; motion moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.

4) Older Americans Month proclamation: The board approved a resolution proclaiming May as Older Americans Month and recognized local Aging Together efforts. Motion to approve was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.

5) Ordinance 2025‑3 — Tax rates: After a public hearing and staff presentations, the board moved to adopt Ordinance 2025‑3 to fix tax rates for the 2025 tax year; motion seconded and the ordinance was adopted by voice vote.

6) Polling precinct lease (Rose Park United Methodist Church): The board authorized the county administrator to sign a polling precinct lease agreement for the consolidated Graves Mill‑Wolftown precinct, contingent on Rose Park United Methodist Church signing the lease; motion passed by voice vote.

7) Direction to pursue school‑zone automated speed enforcement: The board voted to direct staff to draft an ordinance implementing school‑zone automated speed enforcement (vendor materials noted: BlueLine Solutions cooperative procurement). The board instructed staff to bring a draft ordinance for review and scheduled a public hearing for the ordinance; members voted in favor.

8) Industrial Revitalization Fund resolution (Cricketersville K‑8 property): The board approved a resolution authorizing application to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Industrial Revitalization (RF) fund for up to $1,000,000 to support redevelopment of the Cricketersville Elementary School property; the board authorized staff to certify support and proceed with the grant application. Motion passed by voice vote.

9) Appointments: The board approved reappointment of John Stamp to the Building Code Board of Appeals and reappointment of Pete Elliott to the Rapidan Service Authority; motions were moved, seconded and carried by voice votes.

Where the transcript did not name a mover or record individual roll‑call votes, items are reported as voice votes or unanimous/majority outcomes as stated on the record. If the board or staff supplies formal roll‑call tallies in meeting minutes, those detailed tallies should be used for official records.","The board took a series of procedural and substantive votes on April 22 including remote attendance permission, consent‑agenda approvals, proclamations, authorizations and grant resolutions. This roundup lists each formal action and its immediate outcome.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6262845,"Madison County board approves ordinance to fix 2025 tax rates after public hearing",1150,3158745,4308790,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3111344-567001d6a196c54b175edd93e787a664&start=3158&end=4308","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3111344-567001d6a196c54b175edd93e787a664/thumbnail_3158745.jpg","/articles/6262845/Madison-County/Virginia/Madison-County-board-approves-ordinance-to-fix-2025-tax-rates-after-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262845-44cc54c151085b8364c0d24cf2a61ec4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162077&Signature=cE0wilCIdVvSGIT8rF9cmNguO4A5bbwR5J3x4CVI6QXLufFSrjhRNY4FR8K-c0MH3eXYQgk~kfumOSiZTD1fG1BVnJnFnYVBhqAtATNtRpSEk~dXmj4R2K56KHtRbJj7gVjmI2J32bd0YoPvmXXeSneAqaE4oeCFDjq0ibrWeARpRxkYfEUVZOL57J3co5OA8ACc~b2mkOIQVepJ6WdbYhBk2yX7i3ov97MYn7~68cOuB6-WopT07ENCQdbMKPk8mdog1tYUuTzWajK-mD4XMzrS8qVf8w4-wEkfLeCL4zt3Y0-Q1YdGjkxed5QKiARLteMd9s3P8x2TcQHTLaDQSQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed calendar‑year 2025 tax rates, received staff presentations and public comment, and approved Ordinance 2025‑3 to fix the county tax rates for the year beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

Finance staff and the county’s commissioner discussed two central points: the county’s equalization following a general reassessment and an advertised possible increase tied to the equalization. Staff said the board previously equalized the real‑estate tax rate to 49 cents per $100 of assessed value following reassessment; the advertised maximum allowed up to a 3‑cent increase (52 cents per $100) while staff’s later work‑session recommendation reflected a lower change under consideration.

During the hearing the county finance presenter also described a statutorily required disclosure of exempt property values (federal, state, charitable, education, religious and other categories) and noted the county’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) receipts for federal land that partially offset exempt acreage. Commissioners and staff reviewed comparisons with neighboring counties to provide context for the board’s decision.

Board members and members of the public spoke about budget pressures, volunteer fire protections, school funding and the difficulty of raising new revenue. Staff noted that personal property tax rates (reported at $3.40 per $100) were not proposed to change this year.

After discussion a supervisor moved to adopt Ordinance 2025‑3 to fix the tax rates for tax year beginning Jan. 1, 2025; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

Staff said the advertised materials had included the maximum (up to a 3‑cent increase), that board deliberations had narrowed options, and that further budget public hearings would follow as part of the May process for debt‑service decisions and other budget actions.","After a public hearing on proposed changes and an extended budget discussion, the Board passed Ordinance 2025‑3 to set tax rates for the 2025 tax year; the hearing reviewed equalization, advertised increases and required disclosure of exempt property values.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6262849,"Firefly briefs Madison County on fiber rollout, estimates about 6,000 eventual connections",1655,594394,2249710,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3111344-567001d6a196c54b175edd93e787a664&start=594&end=2249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3111344-567001d6a196c54b175edd93e787a664/thumbnail_594394.jpg","/articles/6262849/Madison-County/Virginia/Firefly-briefs-Madison-County-on-fiber-rollout-estimates-about-6000-eventual-connections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262849-ff4943a1f04e2bde06ed2860dff6b802/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162077&Signature=WeVml5fdU4KYPb7c-jYTrNjnAmv2tp0v4oDaALBCAqb1UCkidBmqlO-W8agjZkUFQz0c9GBYbgK6mV3j0Yf67l0HdfXYuLXimShX0nz1sNVqbwM4MiqAvUmd2JLZno2UBMwT0g6aPRa2heeSUTNzblNG6ieDSHt8JhlfSRik3Q-JgUz9D5bF6e49QgIWO46u7I2Xam2VJeH2TYUNgdOsBtfNk0~15JOzBxm-JIzrQp2H5dRwsU76PtZZqpKvbRGvkaBQBcWPwxBKs~1A~E5tupZYKjAiHvGzsl53t8tquadTfAOpvxd72qrRwyV8SyAO~kHQsoJ6KI76NiHKUnfi7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Firefly representatives gave the Madison County Board of Supervisors a detailed progress report on the company’s countywide fiber-to-the-home construction and answered questions from board members and residents.

The company said construction is advancing in phases and that crews are shifting into areas where they will finish splicing and begin customer connections. “The blue areas on this map are in the phase of construction we term as in service,” a Firefly presenter said, adding that blue does not mean every requesting customer has been connected; green indicates areas where fiber is actively being placed and make‑ready work is still underway.

The presenter described a “quilt-like approach” to funding: an earlier VATI (Virginia Telecommunications Initiative) award covered part of the county (referred to in the presentation as the 2022 VATI area) while a later VATI award covered additional areas (2024 VATI). Firefly said one area originally shown for another provider (Brightspeed) was returned to the county’s build after Brightspeed declined to build, and Firefly completed construction there before state reimbursement paperwork was in place.

Company staff put current active service locations near the 480 range and said the larger project footprint places the company “in front of about 5,000 homes” with an expectation of about 6,000 total connected locations by the end of construction, assuming roughly a 60% take rate in the earlier VATI area. The presenter said Firefly is currently making roughly 220–250 connections per week across its system and that pace has increased as crews concentrate in Madison County.

Residents and board members asked about service in specific neighborhoods, how Firefly determines where to place splice points and loops, vehicle- and property-access issues for contractors, and how the company handles areas served by a different electric utility (Dominion Energy) rather than Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. Firefly said it will serve unserved addresses even when the local lines are Dominion by building a short underground extension from the REC poles and that fiber service drops can extend up to 2,500 feet from a splice or splice hut.

A resident described crews parking on private property while working and said a crew leader found an anonymous threatening note; Firefly staff thanked the resident for permitting parking and said crews are instructed to respect property, close gates, and repair ruts. Firefly also described cooperation with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative on make‑ready and pole work and praised REC for coordination.

The company reviewed customer-facing tools: Madison residents can check project status and availability at fireflyva.com under Projects→Search Your County, and the presenter said the project map is updated about every two weeks.

Board members and residents pressed Firefly for timing in particular neighborhoods. Firefly said work in some VATI 2024 areas is already underway and estimated connections in those neighborhoods by late fall or, at the latest, first quarter of next year, while noting the overall 2024 VATI program runs to 2026. The company emphasized that completion timetables vary by make‑ready progress, permitting and pole work, and crew availability.

Firefly fielded technical questions about differences between fiber and satellite or cable service, saying fiber delivers symmetrical speeds and lower latency, and described its local support model: “If you have problem with your Internet service and call, we answer the phone in Palmyra and put it in the truck that probably lives in your area,” the presenter said.

The presentation closed with an offer to provide project-area details to specific constituents and with thanks for patience as crews accelerate work across the county.","Firefly representatives updated the Madison County Board of Supervisors on construction progress, funding sources, and a projected customer take rate that would reach roughly 6,000 connected locations when build-out is complete.","actionData","errors"]

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