Patrick County public meetings in 2022

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, public comment, and reports on finance, tourism, marketing, and the chamber. No new or old business items are listed, and the meeting is expected to be procedural.

• Approval of November 2022 meeting minutes and agenda
• Finance and tourism report by James Houchins and Grace Cooper
• Marketing report by David Stanley
• Chamber report by Rebecca Adcock
• Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2023

The Council approved the November 17th minutes and the December 19th agenda. Members discussed budget discrepancies, upcoming marketing efforts, and a tourism summit scheduled for March 27th. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved November 17th minutes (6-0)
• Approved December 19th agenda (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular business meeting, including approval of bills and claims, a public comment period, and several new and old business items. They will hear the annual audit report from Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates, consider a FY2023 school budget amendment, discuss the RFP for waste hauling and disposal, and address personnel for a second EMS truck service. The board will also enter a closed meeting for personnel, a transfer station complaint, contract matters, and Project Save.

• Audit report by Scott Wickham of Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
• FY2023 School Budget Amendment Request
• RFP for hauling and disposal of waste
• Personnel for second EMS truck service
• Closed meeting for personnel, transfer station complaint, contract matters, Project Save

The Board of Supervisors approved a budget amendment for the school division to incorporate state bonus payments and a security grant. A public hearing was scheduled for January 9, 2023, regarding revenue sharing for solar energy and energy storage systems. A motion to hire a second EMS crew failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Patrick County School Division budget amendment to increase total budget to $40,669,768.40 (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for January 9, 2023, on revenue sharing for solar energy projects and energy storage systems (4-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (4-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Motion to hire a second EMS crew died for lack of a second

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting with a presentation at 5:00 PM and the regular session at 6:00 PM. They will consider new business including a resolution honoring John Keith Bocock, updates from VDOT, tourism, PSA, and sheriff's office security recommendations, as well as an ARPA request and progress on several RFPs. Old business includes updates on insurance, ESAC, broadband, and the administrator's report. The board will also enter a closed meeting for personnel and contract matters.

• Resolution in Honor of Mr. John Keith Bocock
• Security recommendations for Clerk's office
• ARPA Request
• RFP Progress: Ararat Watershed Dam Inspections, Website Design, Insurance, Hauling and Disposal of Waste
• Closed meeting: Personnel and contract matters (Rotary Lease)

The Board of Supervisors approved several infrastructure and administrative upgrades using ARPA funds, including roof repairs and new billing software. They also awarded a contract for dam inspections and adopted a resolution supporting the Virginia America 250 Commission.

• Approved $74,937 for year-end/holiday bonuses (3-2)
• Approved $15,815 for employee self-service portal/time sheet (5-0)
• Approved $9,200 for PSA billing software and meter reading equipment (5-0)
• Approved $4,060 for EMS building roof repair increase (5-0)
• Approved $20,527 for Administration building roof repair increase (5-0)
• Approved $25,743 for CivicPlus website development (5-0)
• Awarded Ararat Watershed Dam Inspections to Schnabel Engineering (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting the Virginia America 250 Commission (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve the October minutes, hear reports on finance, tourism, marketing, and the Chamber, and discuss a new sponsorship application. They will also finalize the December meeting location and review the budget. The meeting is largely routine with no major decisions expected.

• Approval of October 2022 meeting minutes and agenda
• Finance and tourism report by James Houchins and Grace Cooper
• Marketing report by David Stanley
• New sponsorship application discussion
• December meeting location and budget review

The Council approved a sponsorship for One Family Productions to fund social media and print ads for the Parade and Hometown Christmas. The body also approved the previous meeting's minutes and agenda. New sponsorship applications were tabled until December.

• Approved $450 sponsorship to One Family Productions for Parade and Hometown Christmas marketing (6-0-1)
• Approved October 20th minutes and November 17th agenda (7-0-0)
• Tabled new sponsorship applications to the December meeting

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will hold a regular business meeting to review first-quarter financial reports, including usage, revenue, and budget details. The board will also receive updates on operations, new services, a new customer billing system, and discuss the 2006 utility agreement with the Town of Stuart. Old business includes delinquent accounts, sewer service availability, and GIS overlay updates.

• Review of First Quarter FY 2022-23 Usage & Revenue Summary
• Review of First Quarter FY 2022-23 Budget
• Introduction/Review of 2006 Utility Agreement between Town of Stuart and County of Patrick, with 2009 assignment and 2010 amendment
• Update on PCPSA New Customer Billing System
• Delinquent Accounts & Lien updates

The Board authorized the Executive Director to discuss amendments to the utility agreement regarding customer billing, facility maintenance, and repairs. The PSA is also transitioning customer billing in-house, with a target start date of February 2023.

• Authorized Executive Director to negotiate utility agreement amendments with Town of Stuart (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved July 26, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve the September minutes, hear reports on tourism finances, marketing, and the Chamber, and discuss new business including a new council member and December meeting details. Old business includes new sponsorship applications and the budget. The meeting is a regular monthly business session with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of September 2022 meeting minutes and agenda
• Finance and tourism report by James Houchins and Grace Cooper
• Marketing report by David Stanley
• New sponsorship applications and budget discussion
• Location and details for December meeting

The Tourism Advisory Council approved the October 20 agenda and September 19 minutes unanimously. No sponsorship applications were submitted, so no executive session was needed. The council received reports on the 2022 Cruise-in, a $45,000 check for DeHart Park Playground, and various marketing and tourism initiatives. The next meeting is set for November 17, 2022.

• Approved October 20 agenda and September 19 minutes (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting with public comment, followed by new business from Innovative Insurance Group and old business including handbook updates on chain of command and position classifications. The board will also enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and a child-care lease contract.

• Handbook updates: Chain of Command & Classifications of Positions
• VACo Conference – November 13-15, 2022
• Closed meeting: Stormwater Board of Appeals, PSA Blue Ridge appointments, Solid Waste Committee, Tourism Advisory Council, personnel
• Closed meeting: Lease contract for child-care

The Board approved a $219,864 budget amendment from Patrick County Public Schools for bonus payments to SOQ positions, with a 4-1 vote. It also approved handbook updates, appointed Wayne Kirkpatrick to the Tourism Advisory Council, and appointed nominees to the Stormwater Board of Appeals. No public comments were made.

• Approved $219,864 budget amendment for Patrick County Public Schools (4-1)
• Approved handbook updates on chain of command and classification of positions (unanimous)
• Appointed Wayne Kirkpatrick to Tourism Advisory Council for four-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed nominees to Stormwater Board of Appeals for four-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for September 12 and September 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Entered closed meeting for personnel and lease negotiations (unanimous)
• Certified closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a Solar Facilities Ordinance, with action to be taken at the meeting. The board will also approve the agenda, bills, claims, and appropriations, and take public comments. New business includes a school budget amendment and corporation refunds. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel and contract matters.

• Public hearing and action on Solar Facilities Ordinance
• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• Patrick County Public Schools Budget Amendment
• Corporation Refunds
• Closed meeting for personnel and contract matters (including lease)

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a new Solar Facilities Ordinance that sets requirements for siting, construction, operation, and decommissioning of large-scale solar energy facilities in the county. The ordinance applies to projects over one acre or with a rated capacity over 200 kilowatts, and includes application fees, setback requirements, vegetative buffers, and decommissioning security. The board also approved routine bills and appropriations, a school budget amendment adding $92,793.63 in grant carryover funds, and directed the county attorney to draft an ordinance allowing the treasurer to process corporation refunds without waiting for a board meeting.

• Adopted the Solar Facilities Ordinance as presented, unanimously.
• Approved the meeting agenda as amended, unanimously.
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations, unanimously.
• Approved a budget amendment for Patrick County Public Schools adding $92,793.63 in grant carryover funds, unanimously.
• Directed the County Attorney to draft an ordinance allowing the Treasurer to process corporation refunds after receiving abatements, unanimously.
• Closed the Transfer Station for all holidays observed by County Administration starting October 10, 2022, unanimously.
• Entered closed session to discuss appointments, personnel, and a sublease agreement, then reconvened and certified the session, unanimously.
• Adjourned until October 17, 2022, unanimously.

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The council will review financial and marketing reports and hear a Chamber report. New business includes discussions regarding sponsorships for Dehart Drive Through Christmas Lights and the JEB Stuart Encampment.

• Sponsorship discussion: Dehart Drive Through Christmas Lights
• Sponsorship discussion: JEB Stuart Encampment
• Executive Session regarding contract matters

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved a $4,600.82 sponsorship for marketing the JEB Stuart Encampment and Living History event at Laurel Hill on October 1-2, and a $1,500 sponsorship for the DeHart Park Christmas Festival of Lights. The council also approved the September 19 agenda and August 18 minutes. A budget subcommittee is working on a proposed budget for tourism funding, including small business grants, marketing grants, and sponsorships. The county received five tourism awards at the Reignite Tourism meeting.

• Approved $4,600.82 sponsorship for JEB Stuart Encampment and Living History marketing (October 1-2)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for DeHart Park Christmas Festival of Lights marketing
• Approved September 19, 2022 agenda and August 18, 2022 minutes
• Voted to enter and exit executive session

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider new business, including a solar facilities ordinance proposal from the Planning Commission, requests for proposals for website, waste management, and health insurance services, and an ARPA funding request. The board will also handle routine approvals, hear public comments, and may enter a closed meeting for personnel and contract matters.

• Solar Facilities Ordinance Proposal
• Request for Proposals: Website, Waste Management, Health Insurance
• ARPA Request
• Closed meeting: personnel and contract matters (lease)
• Appointments to boards: EDA, PSA, Solid Waste, Tourism, Recreation

The Board of Supervisors approved a $10,000 bonus for the Blue Ridge Regional Library's Patrick County branch for fiscal year 2023, with the funds to be transferred on behalf of the school division. They also approved $55.95 for a panic button for the Treasurer's Office, and appointed Tim Davis to the Recreation Committee and Ron Haley to the Economic Development Authority for a four-year term. The Advisory Committee was dissolved. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $10,000 bonus to Blue Ridge Regional Library – Patrick County branch (5-0)
• Approved $55.95 for panic button for Treasurer's Office (5-0)
• Appointed Tim Davis to Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Ron Haley to Economic Development Authority for four-year term (5-0)
• Dissolved Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for August 8 and August 29, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct a work session covering various administrative updates and business items. Discussion topics include HVAC for the Administration Building and communication devices.

• HVAC – Administration Building
• Operational Medical Director Agreement
• Communication Devices/Cell Phones
• Grant Administration Policy
• Summer Hours Policy

The Board of Supervisors approved a $10,000 increase in library funding, to be offset by an additional $10,000 School Resource Officer reimbursement from the school system. The board also accepted a bid for HVAC repairs at the Administration Building, approved a Grant Administration Policy, and scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Solar Ordinance for September 26, 2022. A letter of support was approved for a hospital certificate of need to add 10 psychiatric beds.

• Approved $10,000 library funding increase, offset by SRO reimbursement from school (4-1)
• Accepted McKinney Heating & Air bid for HVAC system at Administration Building (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Administration Policy (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on proposed Solar Ordinance for September 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Foresight Hospital certificate of need for 10 psychiatric beds (unanimous)
• Approved Operational Medical Director Agreement with Dr. Edsall for volunteer EMS (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Committee Resolution with four-year terms (unanimous)
• Tabled Summer Hours Policy discussion until next spring

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to review finance, marketing, and chamber reports. The body will discuss bylaws and the creation of budget and marketing grant subcommittees.

• Review of 2022-2023 sponsorship applications
• Discussion of council bylaws
• Proposed creation of budget and marketing grant subcommittees
• Executive session regarding personal and contract matters

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved three marketing sponsorships totaling $6,800, adopted amended bylaws changing budget approval from the Council to the Board of Supervisors, and formed subcommittees for marketing grants and finance. A $4,600.82 sponsorship for JEB Stuart Birthplace was tabled to September. The Council also discussed budget concerns, visitor sign updates, and the potential loss of FloydFest and the Bluegrass Festival.

• Approved $3,000 sponsorship for PC Young Professionals' Spooktacular marketing (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship for Ararat Ruritan BBQ and Cruise In marketing (6-0-1 abstention)
• Approved $1,800 sponsorship for Willis Gap Community Center LOVEworks sign brochures (6-0-1 abstention)
• Tabled $4,600.82 sponsorship for JEB Stuart Birthplace to September meeting
• Adopted amended bylaws changing budget approval from Council to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Formed Marketing Grant Subcommittee (Bessie Weber, Chris Prutting, Brian Alley)
• Formed Finance Budget Subcommittee (Bessie Weber, Kurt Bozenmayer, James Houchins)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings and vote on two significant items: amending the FY2021-2022 and FY2022-2023 budgets with increases for Patrick County Public Schools, and entering a franchise agreement with Charter/Spectrum for broadband services. The board will also consider various new and old business items, including funding requests and resolutions, and may enter a closed meeting for personnel, contract, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing and vote on FY2021-2022 budget amendment increasing school funds by $1,338,897.06
• Public hearing and vote on FY2022-2023 budget amendment increasing school funds by $5,319,225.20
• Public hearing and vote on Charter/Spectrum broadband franchise agreement
• Funding request from Stuart Volunteer Fire Department
• ARPA request and grant administration policies

The Board approved multiple items including a fiscal year 2021-2022 budget amendment of $1,338,897.06 for Patrick County Public Schools, a fiscal year 2022-2023 budget amendment of $5,319,225.20 for schools, and a 10-year franchise agreement with Charter/Spectrum for cable services. They also passed letters of support for two Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) grant applications through DHCD: one for the Historic Cockram’s Mill Complex and another for a childcare center in the Business Development Center. A motion to fund a second EMS crew billing method died due to lack of a second.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget amendment for schools ($1,338,897.06) (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 budget amendment for schools ($5,319,225.20) (5-0)
• Approved 10-year franchise agreement with Charter/Spectrum (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Cockram's Mill IRF grant application (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for childcare center IRF grant application (5-0)
• Approved $124,493.84 for Stuart Volunteer Fire Department aerial ladder truck repairs (4-1)
• Approved $755 ARPA request for Treasurer's office panic buttons (5-0)
• Approved Conflict of Interest Policy; postponed Grant Administration Policy (5-0)

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority (PCPSA) is holding a public hearing on proposed rates, fees, and charges schedules, and may vote to adopt them. The board will also organize for FY 2022-2023 by electing officers, and will review financial reports, operational updates, and old business items. This is a regular business meeting with a public comment period.

• Public hearing on proposed rates, fees, and charges schedules
• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 24, 2022
• Financial reports: Year End FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 budget
• Delinquent accounts and lien updates

The Patrick County Public Service Authority unanimously approved new rates, fees, and charges schedules effective August 15, 2022, after a public hearing with no comments. The board also elected officers, approved the FY 2022-2023 meeting schedule, and discussed water loss and fire department usage.

• Approved new rates, fees, and charges schedules effective Aug. 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Bobby Mangrum as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Eutsler as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Ruth Russell as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 meeting schedule (Resolution 2022-23.01) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will discuss courthouse repairs and a budget appropriation request for the Department of Social Services. The board is scheduling public hearings for August 8 regarding a budget amendment and a Charter/Spectrum franchise agreement.

• Scheduling of August 8 public hearing for Charter/Spectrum Franchise Agreement
• Scheduling of August 8 public hearing for Budget Amendment
• Department of Social Services request for FY2022-2023 budget appropriation
• Discussion of courthouse repairs with Clerk of Circuit Court Sherri Hazlewood
• Closed meeting regarding Business Development Center Façade Grant

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors approved routine items including bills, claims, and appropriations, and the Department of Social Services budget appropriation. They scheduled public hearings for August 8 on a Charter/Spectrum franchise agreement for broadband and a budget amendment. The board also received updates on a $500,000 HRSA grant and a $700,000 grant for the Business Development Center, and appointed Sean Adkins to the Patrick & Henry Community College Board.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing Aug 8 for Charter/Spectrum franchise agreement (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing Aug 8 for budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved DSS budget appropriation FY2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Sean Adkins to Patrick & Henry Community College Board (unanimous)
• Entered closed meeting and certified compliance (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to review finance, marketing, and chamber reports. The body will discuss revisions to the sponsorship application process and enter an executive session regarding contract matters.

• Revisions to sponsorship application process
• Executive session on contract matters 2.2-3711 (A)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council met on June 16, 2022, and approved the previous minutes and the amended agenda (no July meeting). The Council tabled discussions on the revised sponsorship application, the Small Business Grant, and the By-laws until the August 18 meeting. No finance report was available, and no sponsorship requests were received. Officers were re-elected: Bessie Weber as Chair, Kurt Bozenmayer as Co-Chair, and Jeanie Clark as Secretary.

• Approved May 19, 2022 minutes and June 16, 2022 agenda with revisions (5-0)
• Tabled revised Tourism sponsorship application until August meeting
• Tabled Small Business Grant discussion until August meeting
• Tabled By-laws review until August meeting
• Re-elected Bessie Weber as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Kurt Bozenmayer as Co-Chair (motion carried)
• Re-elected Jeanie Clark as Secretary (motion carried)
• Adjourned until August 18, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a solar ordinance and a hazard mitigation plan resolution. The agenda also includes old business regarding the budget, redistricting, and a secondary six-year plan.

• Solar Ordinance
• Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution
• Secondary Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2022/23 through 2027/28
• Redistricting Ordinance
• ARPA Request

The Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget in a 3:1 vote, with Denise Stirewalt voting nay. They also unanimously adopted a redistricting ordinance (contingent on state certification), a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, and the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for roads. Several ARPA-funded purchases were approved unanimously, including a tractor for maintenance, EMS turnout gear, and jail surveillance cameras.

• Approved FY2022-23 budget (3-1, Stirewalt nay)
• Adopted redistricting ordinance contingent on certification (unanimous)
• Adopted hazard mitigation plan resolution (unanimous)
• Approved VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan 2022-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved Child Services Advocate appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA purchase of maintenance tractor (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA purchase of 10 EMS turnout gear sets (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA purchase of jail surveillance cameras (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the budget. The agenda also includes a public comment period and several items for closed session regarding personnel, contracts, and real estate.

• Budget discussion
• Closed session regarding EDA term vacancy (Mayo River)
• Closed session regarding Planning Commission term vacancy (Blue Ridge)
• Closed session regarding PSA appointments (Blue Ridge)
• Closed session regarding Solid Waste Committee members

The Board of Supervisors and School Board met jointly to discuss the FY2023 budget. The Board approved appropriating up to $500,000 for the FY2022 school budget to meet the required local match, and adopted a resolution following the school budget proposal for FY2023. The Board also approved ARPA fund requests, striking the skidsteer request and approving other items, and made appointments to several committees.

• Approved $500,000 appropriation for FY2022 school budget (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution following FY2023 school budget proposal (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA fund requests, striking skidsteer request (unanimous)
• Appointed Danny Foley to Economic Development Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Newton to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Dale Puckett to Solid Waste Committee (unanimous)
• Tabled Maintenance department skidsteer request (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Council reviewed tourism marketing efforts, including website audits and magazine production. Members discussed new tiered funding options for grants and sponsorships to be implemented July 1st.

• Approved $1,850 sponsorship for the 18th Annual Folk Fair at Meadows of Dan
• Tabled $4,000 marketing request for Dominion Valley Events due to lack of quorum
• Reported transient occupancy tax fund balance of $395,096.90
• Discussed $4,000 initial and $2,000 annual expense for Blue Ridge Airport window clings
• Reported Spring Magazine income of $35,899.66 and expenses of $7,709.74

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing with VDOT to receive comments on the proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan for fiscal years 2022/23 through 2027/28 and the Secondary System Construction budget for 2021/22. The board will also consider routine approvals, hear public comments, and discuss several new business items including EMS billing, an in-house tax assessor, and employee policies. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel, contract, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan (FY2022/23-2027/28) and Secondary System Construction budget FY2021/22
• Discussion of in-house tax assessor
• Employee Code of Ethics Policy and Summer Flex Time Policy
• Epperson Lane abandonment and redistricting ordinance
• Closed meeting: EDA, Planning Commission, PSA, TAC, Solid Waste Committee appointments; broadband contract; hospital real estate

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution petitioning the Circuit Court for a writ of election to fill the Commonwealth's Attorney vacancy created by Stephanie Brinegar-Vipperman's election to the bench. The board also approved several policies, including a new employee code of ethics and a summer flex time policy, and authorized VDOT to abandon Epperson Lane. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved resolution for special election to fill Commonwealth's Attorney vacancy (5-0)
• Approved employee code of ethics policy (5-0)
• Approved summer flex time policy (5-0)
• Approved resolution to abandon Epperson Lane (5-0)
• Approved Fire & EMS license plate exemption proposal (5-0)
• Approved billing for EMS calls with treatment without transport/patient refusals (5-0)
• Appointed Mary Dellenback Hill to Tourism Advisory Council (5-0)
• Appointed Cynthia Cowley to Planning Commission and Terry Tilley to Public Service Authority (5-0)

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority is holding its regular business meeting to review financial reports, including the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, and to discuss operational updates. The board will also consider a mandatory connection policy, rate review, and capital projects list, as well as old business items like business policies and delinquent accounts.

• Proposed Budget – FY 2022-2023
• FY 2022-2023 Rate Review
• Mandatory Connection Policy Review
• Capital Projects List 2022
• Delinquent Accounts & Liens update

The Patrick County Public Service Authority voted to waive a $600 water connection fee for a resident who had paid availability fees for eight years, while keeping the sewer fee. The board also adopted an amended Mandatory Connection Policy, approved a new General Business Policies manual, and scheduled a special meeting for May 24, 2022 to discuss rate changes. Financial reports showed positive balances in both water and sewer funds.

• Waived $600 water connection fee for Tony Plasters (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Mandatory Connection Policy (unanimous)
• Approved General Business Policies & Development Rules & Regulations Manual (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting May 24, 2022 for rate discussion (unanimous)
• Approved expunging $5,504.57 debt, lien of $200.78, and debt collection of $1,155.80 (unanimous)
• Approved notifying customers of sewer availability fee with 2-year grace period (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding voting map redistricting and the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a proclamation for Robert Reynolds Day.

• Public hearing for voting map redistricting
• Public hearing for the proposed 2022-2023 county budget
• Proclamation for Robert Reynolds Day

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to review finance, marketing, and chamber reports. The body will discuss sponsorships and hold executive sessions regarding contracts, personal matters, legal matters, and real estate.

• Discussion of sponsorships
• Executive session on contract matters 2.2-3711 (A) (30)
• Executive session on personal matters 2.2-3711 (A) (1)
• Executive session on legal matters 2.2-3711 (A) (7)
• Executive session on real estate 2.2-3711 (A)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct routine business and hold four public hearings on April 11, 2022. The hearings cover adoption of a Dangerous Dog Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, VDOT's proposed Six-Year Plan, and an Annual Payment of Real Estate Taxes Ordinance. The board will also hear updates from county staff and discuss the budget, and may enter a closed meeting for personnel, contract, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing to adopt Dangerous Dog Ordinance at 6:15pm
• Public hearing to adopt Comprehensive Plan at 6:20pm
• Joint public hearing with VDOT on proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY 2022/23-2027/28 and FY 2021/22 construction budget at 6:30pm
• Public hearing to adopt Annual Payment of Real Estate Taxes Ordinance at 6:35pm
• Closed meeting for personnel appointments (EDA, Planning Commission, PSA, Solid Waste Committee), lease contract, and Comcast Building real estate

The Board voted 4-1 to keep semi-annual real estate tax billing, rejecting a proposal to revert to annual billing due to concerns about debt and credit ratings. They also adopted the Dangerous Dog Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan, both unanimously. ARPA funds were approved for various requests, omitting a skidsteer/bushhog purchase.

• Adopted Dangerous Dog Ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Kept semi-annual tax billing, rejected annual billing (4-1)
• Approved ARPA requests, omitting skidsteer/bushhog (5-0)
• Designated Laurel Creek Road as Rural Rustic Road (5-0)
• Approved sending 3 individuals to fire/EMS training academy (5-0)
• Created line item for Christmas Festival to Benefit Hospital Fund (5-0)
• Formed committee to initiate Covered Bridge festival (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing to consider a real estate tax rate increase, not to exceed $0.73 per $100 of assessed value for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Action will be taken at the meeting. The agenda also includes a proclamation for National Library Week and a legislative update from Delegate Wren Williams. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing on real estate tax rate increase up to $0.73 per $100 assessed value for 2022-2023
• Proclamation: National Library Week, April 3-9, 2022
• Delegate Wren Williams – Legislative Update
• Closed meeting for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters

The Board of Supervisors set the real estate tax rate at $0.73 per $100 of assessed value, with Clayton Kendrick voting against. The board also approved advertising public hearings for April 25, 2022, on the FY 2022-2023 proposed budget and redistricting. A closed meeting was held to discuss pending litigation and county leases, and a proclamation was issued for National Library Week.

• Set real estate tax rate at $0.73 per $100 of assessed value (4-1)
• Approved agenda as amended to add public hearings on redistricting and FY 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)
• Advertised public hearing for FY 2022-2023 proposed budget on April 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Advertised public hearing for redistricting on April 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Entered closed meeting for pending litigation and county leases (unanimous)
• Certified closed meeting complied with Virginia law (unanimous)
• Adjourned to April 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss the county budget. The agenda includes only this budget discussion, with no old business or other substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 28, 2022, at 6:00 PM.

• Budget discussion

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to review Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget updates. No formal votes were taken on budget items; instead, members discussed proposals including a $35 solid waste fee, dissolving the Rotary lease, switching EMS to hard billing, and a possible $0.05 real estate tax increase to balance the budget. The meeting adjourned to a special session on March 30, 2022.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned to March 30, 2022, 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Discussed $35 solid waste fee proposal (no vote)
• Discussed dissolving Rotary lease (no vote)
• Discussed EMS hard billing proposal (no vote)
• Discussed $0.05 real estate tax increase (no vote)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council approved several event sponsorships and a proposal to market Patrick County at the Blue Ridge Airport. The council also reviewed updates regarding website development, tourism magazine production, and upcoming community events.

• $8,200 small business grant approved for Reynolds Homestead: Bushels & Barrels 50+ Celebration
• $15,000 sponsorship approved for Front Porch Fest
• $2,000 sponsorship approved for Ararat Ruritan Club Cruise In
• Proposed $4,000 payment to Blue Ridge Airport for marketing material placement
• Transient occupancy tax fund balance of $423,204.96

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to amend the fiscal year 2021-22 budget. This change is due to an increase in grant funding for the Patrick County School Board. The Board will also schedule future hearings for the tax rate, Comprehensive Plan, and a Dangerous Dog Ordinance.

• Public hearing to increase School Board budget from $37,161,796.25 to $38,182,442.42
• Scheduling of tax rate public hearing for March 30, 2022
• Scheduling of Comprehensive Plan and Dangerous Dog Ordinance public hearings for April 11, 2022
• Discussion of Building Permit Fee Rebate
• Closed meeting regarding Franchise Agreement contract matters

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a budget amendment for the school division due to increased grant funding, increasing the total school budget to $38,182,442.42. The Board also scheduled public hearings for April 11, 2022, to adopt the Comprehensive Plan and the updated Dangerous Dog Ordinance, and for March 30, 2022, to set the real estate tax rate at no more than $0.73 per $100 of assessed value. Additionally, the Board approved building permit rebates for two Enterprise Zone projects and passed resolutions supporting grant applications for the Patrick County Business Development Center.

• Approved FY2021-22 school budget amendment to $38,182,442.42 (unanimous)
• Scheduled April 11, 2022 public hearing to adopt Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Scheduled April 11, 2022 public hearing to adopt Dangerous Dog Ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled March 30, 2022 public hearing to set tax rate at $0.73 per $100 (unanimous)
• Scheduled April 11, 2022 public hearing for annual real estate tax billing ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved building permit rebates for Enterprise Zone projects (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of support for ARC project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of support for TRRC project (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The council will review reports regarding finance, marketing, and the Chamber of Commerce. New business includes discussions on sponsorships and the tourism budget.

• Sponsorships discussion
• Tourism Budget discussion
• Executive Session for personal, legal, contract, and real estate matters

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved three funding requests: $300 for Master Gardeners, $900 for Nita's Nook mural, and $10,001 for Blue Ridge Heritage. They also approved the January minutes with corrections and allowed a remote member to vote. The meeting included reports on tourism finances and marketing.

• Approved $300 small business grant for Master Gardeners (6-0)
• Approved $900 small business grant for Nita's Nook mural (6-0)
• Approved $10,001 sponsorship for Blue Ridge Heritage project (6-0)
• Approved January 20, 2022 minutes with corrections (6-0)
• Allowed Chris Prutting to vote via Zoom (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular business meeting, including public comment, new business items such as a noise ordinance, a local emergency declaration, and an emergency services policy, and old business including ARPA funds. The board will also enter a closed meeting for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Noise Ordinance
• Declaration of Local Emergency
• Patrick County Emergency Services Policy
• ARPA Funds discussion
• Closed meeting for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters

The Board approved most American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests line-by-line, but rejected a $75,000 EMS truck grant match (1-4). They also approved a $5,000 local emergency declaration for winter storm costs, adopted an amended Emergency Management Policy, and scheduled public hearings for March 14 on redistricting and a school budget amendment.

• Approved ARPA funding requests line-by-line, with 16 of 17 items passing (various votes)
• Rejected $75,000 EMS truck grant match request (1-4)
• Approved $5,000 local emergency declaration for winter storm (5-0)
• Adopted Emergency Management Policy as amended (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations, excluding $2,500 Merle Fest sponsorship (4-1)
• Scheduled March 14 public hearing for voting map redistricting (5-0)
• Scheduled March 14 public hearing for school budget amendment (5-0)
• Appointed Roger Hayden to Social Services Board, Jane Fulk to Planning Commission, Scottie Cassell to Western Virginia EMS Board (all 5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session that consists primarily of a training presentation by attorney Jim Guynn of Guynn, Waddell, Carroll, & Lockaby, P.C. No new or old business items are listed for decision or discussion, and no public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is procedural in nature, focused on board training.

• Board training by Jim Guynn, Guynn, Waddell, Carroll, & Lockaby, P.C.

The Board of Supervisors met for a training session on January 27, 2022, with four members present and one absent. The only substantive item was a training presentation by County Attorney Jim Guynn on the Freedom of Information Act and the Conflict-of-Interest Act. The board approved the agenda and adjourned to February 7, 2022; no other decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned to February 7, 2022, at 6:00 pm (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to its by-laws, followed by a vote on adoption. The board will also review financial reports, including the FY 2020-2021 audit, and discuss operational updates and old business items.

• Public hearing on by-law amendments at 6:15 P.M.
• Vote on adoption of amended by-laws
• Financial audit for FY 2020-2021
• VDH Planning & Design Fund Grant Application with Bryce Simmons
• Delinquent accounts & liens update

The Patrick County Public Service Authority approved an amendment to its bylaws to increase the voting membership from 5 to 7, with one member from each election district and two at-large members (one from the Board of Supervisors). The board also discussed financial reports, water loss issues, and delinquent accounts, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved bylaw amendment increasing voting members from 5 to 7 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Council reviewed the Transient Occupancy Tax fund balance and discussed marketing efforts for the county, including a new magazine and visitor itineraries. The body approved funding for two tourism-related events and tabled a sponsorship request from the Master Gardeners.

• Approved $7,000.00 sponsorship for Dominion Valley Events
• Approved $545.00 for Dominion Valley Park booth at the NCRVDA show in Raleigh, NC
• Reported Transient Occupancy Tax fund balance of $318,779.25
• Tabled Master Gardeners sponsorship request pending an updated application
• Discussed Woolwine Park mountain bike trail project

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold its first business meeting of 2022, including electing a chairman and vice-chairman, adopting rules and a code of ethics, and setting the meeting schedule. The board will also hear presentations from the school superintendent, an audit report, and the economic development director, and discuss the Sheriff's Office job loss and ARPA funds. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2022
• Adoption of Code of Ethics and Robert's Rules of Governance
• Audit Report by Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
• Sheriff's Office Job Loss Discussion
• ARPA Funds discussion

The Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting, electing Clyde DeLoach as Chairman and Clayton Kendrick as Vice-Chairman, and adopting the 2022 meeting schedule (second Mondays, with optional fourth Monday work sessions). The board also approved the Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics, Robert's Rules of Order, committee appointments, the agenda, prior minutes, bills/claims/appropriations, the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy list, and authorized the Treasurer to issue bond refunds. A closed session was held to discuss appointments and a prospective business, resulting in appointments to the Western Virginia EMS Board and Patrick & Henry Community College Board, and approval to fund a federal economic development grant match.

• Elected Clyde DeLoach as Chairman (unanimous, DeLoach abstained)
• Elected Clayton Kendrick as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Adopted Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order (unanimous)
• Set 2022 meeting schedule: second Monday business, fourth Monday work sessions (unanimous)
• Approved committee appointments as amended (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to issue bond refunds when presented (unanimous)