Board of Supervisors Meeting - 2026-03-11
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Meeting Summary
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the $300,000 purchase of the 144.6-acre Barrett Juvenile Correction Center property at 11365 Barrett Center Road for future public safety training facilities and recreational use. The meeting also included monthly broadband updates showing 980 home connections completed with 879 remaining, and presentations on the FY27 capital improvements program totaling over $181 million in roadway improvements and $34.7 million in public safety investments.
Key Decisions (2)
Purchase of Barrett JCC Property
Board unanimously approved acquisition of approximately 144.6 acres at 11365 Barrett Center Road (GPIN 8718-24-0841) from Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice for $300,000. Property includes approximately 11 structures totaling 80,000 square feet, on-site water and wastewater treatment plant. Purchase price negotiated down from state appraisal of $365,000-$1,000,000 and county appraisal of $900,000.
Consent Agenda Approval
Board approved consent agenda items without any items being pulled for separate discussion.
Development Activity (5)
Barrett JCC Redevelopment
144.6 acres with 80,000 square feet of existing buildings including one 25,000 square foot structure. Planned uses include public safety training center, potential relocation of some Public Safety Building functions, and recreational fields including soccer. Property includes on-site water and wastewater treatment plant.
Washington and Henry Elementary School Replacement
Groundbreaking scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM for replacement school projects.
Fire Station 8 Replacement
Originally approved at $13.8 million in FY25, now increased to $16.5 million total with additional $2.7 million. Construction planned for FY28.
Fire Station 10 Replacement
Funded at $18.5 million for FY29.
Pickleball Courts at Poor Farm Park
$1.5 million project to add 6 pickleball courts and 78 parking spaces in FY27.
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Hanover County's 60+ population exceeds 30,500 individuals (26% of total population), with 638 additional seniors added in the past year, indicating growing demand for senior housing and services.
Infrastructure
Fall Line Trail from Ashland through Henrico County to Petersburg is now open with high utilization, suggesting strong demand for recreational infrastructure and potential value enhancement for adjacent properties.
Infrastructure
Broadband expansion nearing completion with 980 home connections made and 879 remaining, with 24 connections per week needed over next 9 months to meet contractual deadlines.
Commercial Demand
Citizens expressed concerns about data center development impacts including noise (55-85 decibels), diesel emissions, and electricity costs, with requests for a one-year moratorium on data center developments.
Sentiment
TRAC data center developer criticized for having no operational data centers despite 14 active projects across 7 states totaling over 21,000 acres, with Hickory Hill project showing continued delays.