Patrick County, VA

Board of Supervisors

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The Patrick County Department of Social Services Advisory Board will hold a procedural meeting to review the Director's status report. The agenda includes an overview of the Fostering Futures program and plans for a Christmas event for foster youth. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Director's status report
• Fostering Futures overview presented by FSS Lili Rodriguez
• Discussion of Christmas for our foster youth

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, receive updates on the West Piedmont Planning District Commission, and discuss old business including the Cockram Mill project, a Tobacco Commission grant for site readiness, and a Rural Business Development Grant. New business includes a strategic plan discussion. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District and personnel matters.

• Cockram Mill project update
• Tobacco Commission Grant: Site Readiness Initiative
• Rural Business Development Grant
• Closed session for commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
• Closed session for personnel

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve the July minutes, hear reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and tourism staff, and discuss new business including parking at Rock Castle Gorge Trail, volunteers for the PC Fair, and scheduling conflicts for the September meeting. No votes on substantive items are listed; the agenda is largely routine with reports and discussion items.

• Discussion of parking at Rock Castle Gorge Trail
• Volunteers for Patrick County Fair
• September TAC meeting date conflict resolution
• Chamber, marketing, media, and tourism reports

Community Policy & Management Team

The Patrick County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive updates from the CSA Coordinator, and vote on new CPMT and FAPT representatives for Piedmont Community Services. They will also discuss policy updates, contract matters, and administrative memos, then enter closed session to discuss specific cases and approve funding for foster care and other services.

• Votes on CPMT/FAPT representation: Kelly Koebel (CPMT alternate), Amber Duncan (FAPT primary), Emily Williams (FAPT alternate)
• Discussion of updated PCCPMT policy
• Review of updated Private Day Rate Spreadsheet
• Administrative Memo #26-08 and #26-09 (FY2027 Administrative Budget Plan)
• Closed session to discuss FAPT cases, new foster care cases, and funding amendments

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting with routine approvals, presentations, and public comment. Key actions include ratifying July 2026 appropriations and a local state of emergency for flooding, scheduling a public hearing on amending the school budget, and hearing updates from county departments and community partners. A closed session is planned for personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

• Ratification of July 2026 appropriations
• Ratification of local state of emergency for flooding
• Schedule public hearing to amend Patrick County Public Schools FY2027 budget
• Virginia Outdoors Foundation grant presentation by Envision Critz
• Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) report by Commissioner of Revenue

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and provide updates on several grant applications and studies. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel and commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District.

• Longfin Grill Façade Grant Application
• Natural Gas Pipeline Study
• Tobacco Commission Grant: Site Readiness Initiative
• Rural Business Development Grant
• Commercial Real Estate in Blue Ridge District

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will hold an organizational meeting to elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary/treasurer for FY27. The board will also approve meeting minutes, proposed FY27 meeting dates, and receive financial reports, operational updates, and a new service update.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Approval of proposed FY27 meeting dates
• Review of FY26 waterworks operation permit from Virginia Department of Health
• Presentation of FY26 financial reports and FY27 budget

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to receive reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and tourism representatives. The body is scheduled to review the asset list under new business.

• Review of Asset List

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will approve meeting minutes, bills, and claims, and discuss a resolution for construction changes with the Virginia Department of Transportation.

• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• Resolution for VDOT construction changes
• Discussion of Mayo River Station Easements
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 8, 2026
• Closed meeting for personnel and legal matters

Parks & Recreation

The Recreation Committee will discuss the status of spring sports and review participation reports for 2025-2026. The body will also address activity funds and specific programs including 2026 soccer and Movies and the Park.

• Activity Funds Report
• 2025-2026 Sports Participation Report
• Movies and the Park
• 2026 Soccer
• Turf Tank

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will hold a public hearing regarding preliminary rates, fees, and charges schedules. Following the hearing, the board may vote to adopt new schedules to take effect on July 1, 2026.

• Public hearing on preliminary rates, fees, and charges schedules
• Proposed adoption of new rates, fees, and charges effective 7/1/26

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review bank balances, approve transactions, and elect officers. The meeting includes updates on the West Piedmont Planning District Commission and discussions regarding the Cockram Mill project.

• Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Bank balances and transactions to approve
• West Piedmont Planning District Commission update
• Cockram Mill project discussion
• Election of Economic Development Authority officers

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will convene to approve minutes, receive reports, and elect officers for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will also cover strategic planning and a public comment session.

• Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes
• Election of officers for FY26-27
• Review of strategic plan
• Public comment session
• FOIA training

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will meet June 16 to approve minutes from April and May and discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan (Sections 9 and 11). The agenda also includes comments on the Subdivision Ordinance and a discussion on minute-keeping procedures. A public comment period is scheduled, and the next meeting is set for July 21.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 21 and May 19, 2026
• Comprehensive Plan update – Section 9
• Comprehensive Plan update – Section 11
• Comments and edits on the Subdivision Ordinance
• Discussion on keeping meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board will first approve the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and routine bills and appropriations. In new business, they will hear a presentation on financial policies, consider a change to the treasurer’s signatory alternate, discuss transfer station rate adjustments, and review two budget appropriation requests from the Department of Social Services for FY2026 and FY2026‑2027. Public comments will be taken, and reports from the Administrator and Supervisors will be presented.

• Approval of meeting agenda (Item 1)
• Approval of minutes from May 11 and May 26, 2026 (Item 2)
• Approval of bills, claims and appropriations (Item 3)
• Transfer Station Rates presentation by Transfer Station Manager (Item 8)
• Budget appropriation requests for FY2026 and FY2026‑2027 from Department of Social Services (Items 9 & 10)

The Board approved financial policies from Davenport & Company, authorized the Chief Deputy Treasurer to sign checks, approved a 1% transfer station rate increase to $69.95/ton, appropriated $4,141,354.50 for DSS FY2026-2027, and approved a $76,000 capital reimbursement for JEB Stuart Rescue Squad. They also appointed Luann McGuinness to the Southern Area Agency on Aging. A motion for a $70.00/ton rate increase died for lack of a second.

• Approved financial policies as presented (unanimous)
• Authorized Chief Deputy Treasurer to sign checks in Treasurer's absence (unanimous)
• Approved 1% transfer station rate increase to $69.95/ton (unanimous)
• Appropriated $4,141,354.50 for DSS FY2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved $76,000 capital reimbursement for JEB Stuart Rescue Squad (unanimous)
• Appointed Luann McGuinness to Southern Area Agency on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (4-1, Marshall nay)
• Approved May 11 and May 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous, Marshall abstained)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will elect a treasurer and review bank balances and transactions for fiscal year-to-date. The meeting includes updates on grants and a public comment period.

• Election of Treasurer
• Bank Balances as of May 27, 2026
• Transactions Fiscal YTD
• Clay & Twig Façade Grant
• Tobacco Commission Grant: Site Readiness Initiative

Board of Supervisors

This is a work session with no votes or public hearings scheduled. Presentations are planned from Appalachian Electric Power, Riverstreet Networks, Comcast, Spectrum, and the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. Citizen time is included, and the meeting adjourns to June 8, 2026.

• Presentation by Appalachian Electric Power (Rob Mann)
• Presentation by Riverstreet Networks (Rob Taylor)
• Presentation by Comcast (Sandra Pratt)
• Presentation by Spectrum (Joe Prater)
• Presentation by West Piedmont Planning District Commission (Jennifer Denton, Michael Armbrister)

The Board of Supervisors heard presentations from Appalachian Electric Power, River Street Networks, and Citizens Telephone Cooperative about the status, funding, and timelines of the county's broadband fiber build‑out. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on; the meeting consisted of informational updates and Q&A.

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will review and adopt preliminary schedules of rates, fees, and charges for Fiscal Year 2027, setting a date for a public hearing. The meeting will also include the approval of the April 28, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 28, 2026, meeting minutes
• PCPSA FY27 Rates Review & Discussion
• Resolution to adopt preliminary rates, fees, and charges
• Setting a date for a public hearing on rates

The Patrick County Public Service Authority presented preliminary schedules of monthly rates for water, sewer, fire service, connection and tap fees, and miscellaneous charges, all effective July 1, 2026. The Authority noted that any rate changes must be approved after a public hearing as required by Virginia law. No votes or formal approvals were recorded in the minutes.

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026 was cancelled. The council will reconvene on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in the Community Room at Patrick & Henry Community College. Residents with questions can contact the tourism office at 276-693-2005.

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The advisory board will hear a Director’s Report covering the VIEW program, TANF services, and daycare options. Board members will provide comments on the report. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next session for July 21, 2026.

• Director’s Report: overview of VIEW program, TANF assistance, and daycare services

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will meet to review and discuss revisions to its by-laws and the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Revisions and discussion of By-Laws
• Revisions and discussion of Comprehensive Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will convene to approve meeting minutes, bills, and claims, and to discuss the FY2026-2027 budget. The meeting includes public comment and closed sessions for personnel and legal matters.

• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• Discussion of FY2026-2027 Budget
• Approval of Mayo River Station Easements
• Approval of Procurement/Investment Policy
• Approval of Employee Handbook

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda after striking the Procurement/Investment Policy update. The April 13, 2029 minutes were approved as presented. The Board also approved all bills, claims and appropriations listed for the General Fund.

• Approved agenda amendment to strike Procurement/Investment Policy update (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved April 13, 2029 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved all bills, claims and appropriations as presented (unanimous 4-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Recreation Committee will discuss the status of spring sports and review participation reports for 2025-2026. The body will also address activity funds and upcoming community events.

• Activity Funds Report
• 2025-2026 Sports Participation Report
• Movies and the Park
• Buddy Camp Flyer
• 2026 Soccer Sign-ups

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will review financial reports for the third quarter of FY26. The board will discuss rate adjustments for FY27 and a water tank collaboration with the EDA.

• FY27 water and sewer rate adjustments
• FY26 3rd Quarter usage, revenue, and budget reports
• PCPSA/EDA water tank collaboration
• Virginia Department of Health waterworks operation permit
• Delinquent accounts and lien updates

The Patrick County Public Service Authority board approved the meeting agenda and the October 23, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously adopted the Fire Hydrant Use, Inspection, and Maintenance Policy, which adds a five‑year minimum for flow testing. Funding of $85 per hydrant for inspection tasks was authorized by the county administrator.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Hydrant Use, Inspection, and Maintenance Policy (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and receive an update from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will discuss enterprise zone incentives and a retail tenant database. An executive session is scheduled regarding commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District.

• Enterprise Zone Incentives & Renewal
• Retail Tenant Database
• Commercial Real Estate in Blue Ridge District
• Rural Business Development Grant
• Cockram Mill

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda with amendments, striking the closed‑meeting item. The March 25 minutes were approved as presented. The financial report was also approved. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved March 25 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will conduct routine business such as approving the agenda and minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting. It will review revised chapters of the Comprehensive Plan submitted by Joe Bonnano. New business includes a review of By‑Law changes slated for a vote on May 19, 2026, which requires a two‑thirds majority, and a review of a Solar Ordinance Addendum for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan under section 11 Land Use. The meeting will conclude with a public comment period before adjourning to the May 19, 2026 session.

• Review of Joe Bonnano’s revised Comprehensive Plan chapters (old business)
• Review of By‑Law changes for proposed vote on May 19, 2026 (2/3 majority required)
• Review of Solar Ordinance Addendum for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan, section 11 Land Use
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period for citizens

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will review grant applications and activate a nominating committee for June officer elections. The body will also discuss marketing grant contracts in a closed session.

• Review of grant applications
• Activation of Nominating Committee for June TAC officer elections
• Closed session regarding marketing grant contracts
• Discussion of TAC Bylaws
• Follow-up on Remote Participate Policy

The Tourism Advisory Council approved a series of grant applications for local events, ranging from $250 to $10,000. All motions were carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The council also confirmed the schedule for future closed‑session meetings. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $1,500 Ararat Ruritan Club BBQ/Cruise (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 Reynolds Homestead Bushels and Barrels (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 Labor Day Weekend Event (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 Wayfest Event (4-0)
• Approved $2,450 Fairy Stone 5K (5-0)
• Approved $850 JEB Stuart Encampment (5-0)
• Approved $250 Meadows of Dan Folk Fair (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 Front Porch Fest (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed Secondary Six-Year Highway Plan for Fiscal Year 2026/27 through 2031/32 and the proposed County budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The meeting will also include the approval of meeting minutes, bills, and claims.

• Public Hearing: Secondary Six-Year Highway Plan 2026/27-2031/32
• Public Hearing: Proposed County Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 9, 2026 and March 26, 2026
• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• Public Comment Period

The Board adopted the amended agenda unanimously. Prior meeting minutes were accepted as presented. The Board also approved the bills, claims and appropriations package with a 3‑aye, 1‑nay vote.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved March 9 and March 26 minutes as presented
• Approved bills, claims and appropriations (3‑1)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors held a retreat with a broadband update and a Q&A session with constitutional officers. The board discussed short‑term and long‑term vision planning for the county. A petition for a writ of election was presented for consideration. A closed personnel meeting was also scheduled.

• Broadband update presentation by Rob Mann (AEP)
• Q&A with Sheriff Daniel Smith, Commonwealth Attorney Dayna Bobbit, County Treasurer Sandra Stone, Commissioner of Revenue Glennda Morse, Director of Elections and Registrar Susan Taylor, and Clerk of Circuit Court Morgan Boothe
• Short‑term vision planning discussion (next fiscal year goals)
• Long‑term vision planning discussion (next three fiscal years goals)
• Petition for a writ of election

The Board approved an agenda amendment adding a resolution of opposition to collective bargaining bills. It authorized a petition for a writ of election to fill a vacant supervisor seat. The Board adopted a formal resolution opposing Virginia HB1263 and SB378, which would mandate collective bargaining for local governments. Several procedural motions, including a closed‑session meeting and its certification, were also approved.

• Approved agenda amendment adding collective‑bargaining opposition resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized petition for writ of election to fill Smith River District vacancy (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing HB1263/SB378 mandatory collective bargaining (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Constituted closed‑session meeting to discuss personnel item (unanimous)
• Certified that closed‑session complied with Virginia law (unanimous)
• Returned to open session after closed meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until April 13, 2026 (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority will hear a presentation on a childcare project. It will review its bank balances and other finance data. The board will receive an update from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission and discuss a partnership with the Public Service Authority and a Tobacco Commission grant. In an executive session, members will consider a commercial real estate proposal in the Blue Ridge District under Section 2.2‑3711(A).

• Childcare Project Presentation
• Partnership with Public Service Authority
• Tobacco Commission Grant
• Commercial Real Estate located in Blue Ridge District – Section 2.2-3711(A)
• Finance Report (bank balances and transactions)

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the February 25 minutes, and the financial report. A motion to hold a closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District was carried unanimously, and the meeting was subsequently reconvened. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Closed meeting on commercial real estate approved (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will meet on March 19, 2026. The meeting includes approval of February 2026 minutes, public comment, and several reports. New business items include a board retreat follow‑up, a review of the remote participation policy, and discussion of the tourism strategic plan. Old business covers an update on Goose Point and tourism by‑laws.

• Approve February 2026 meeting minutes
• Review Remote Participation Policy
• Discuss Tourism Strategic Plan
• Goose Point Update
• Tourism by‑laws

The council approved the February meeting minutes with a correction, voting unanimously. Approval of the tourism bylaws was postponed and will be reconsidered at the April meeting. The council directed Grace to review the remote participation policy and report back in April. The meeting was adjourned until April 16, 2026.

• Approved February meeting minutes (correction noted) – unanimous yes (6)
• Tabled approval of tourism bylaws until April meeting
• Directed Grace to review remote participation policy and report at April meeting
• Adjourned council until April 16, 2026 – unanimous yes (6)