Patrick County public meetings in 2023

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss moving its February meeting, grant documents for the Business Development and Recovery Center, and sponsoring an economic summit for local businesses. The board will also hold an executive session on real estate and contracts.

• Discussion to move February meeting to February 13, 2024
• Business Development and Recovery Center – Required Grant Documents
• Sponsorship of Economic Summit for Patrick County Businesses
• Executive session on real estate (Section 2.2-3711(A))
• Executive session on contracts (Section 2.2-3711(A)(3))

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget to increase funding for Patrick County Public Schools by $2,427,679.98, with a vote to follow at the meeting. The board will also consider ARPA requests, approve routine items like minutes and bills, and take public comment. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters, including appointments to several boards and committees.

• Public hearing and vote on $2,427,679.98 budget amendment for Patrick County Public Schools
• ARPA requests to be discussed under new business
• Closed session for personnel matters including Solid Waste Committee, Building Board of Appeals, Department of Social Services, and Planning Commission appointments
• Recognition of retirement for Winston Reynolds
• Proclamation for Rayna Michelle Montgomery

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine approvals, a discussion about moving the meeting time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM, financial reports, and updates on old and new business, including a grant agreement and consulting services. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate.

• Discuss changing meeting time from 7:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Interagency Agreement
• Longwood University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and 'Sparkplug' for Business Development Center
• Comprehensive List of Incentives
• Rural Economic Development Consulting for EDA and Staff

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular business meeting, including public comment, new business on a fleet lease update, a solar project presentation, a library update, and a possible burn ban declaration. Old business includes a funding request from the Emergency Management Director and reports from the administrator and supervisors. The board will also enter a closed session for personnel matters and board appointments.

• Update on Enterprise Fleet lease agreement with Austin Evans and Calvin Davis
• Presentation by Gracyn Draney of Fairy Stone Solar (Energix)
• Declaration of Emergency/Burn Ban
• Request for funding from Emergency Management Director Scottie Cassell
• Closed session for personnel matters and appointments to Dan River and ASAP boards

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority of Patrick County is meeting on November 16, 2023. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only substantive item being an executive session to discuss real estate, as permitted under Virginia code Section 2.2-3711(A). No other business is listed.

• Executive session for real estate discussion under Section 2.2-3711(A)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve the October minutes, hear public comment, and receive reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and finance. They will also consider a new sponsorship application. The meeting is a routine monthly business session.

• Approval of October 2023 meeting minutes and agenda
• Public comment from one family representative
• Chamber report by Rebecca Adcock
• Marketing report by David Stanley
• New sponsorship application under new business

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority of Patrick County is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss updates on the Mobile Health Unit, Business Development and Recovery Center, and broadband. A proposed policy change to the Machine & Tools Tax Grant is on the agenda, along with new business items including a VIDA course and information on the 'Skills Games' law. An executive session is scheduled for real estate matters.

• Proposed policy change – Machine & Tools Tax Grant
• Mobile Health Unit update
• Business Development and Recovery Center update
• Broadband update
• Executive session for real estate (Section 2.2-3711(A))

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority (PCPSA) holds its quarterly business meeting to review first-quarter financial reports, discuss operational and maintenance updates, and address old business including a waterworks operation permit, delinquent accounts and liens, sewer service availability, and a utility agreement with the Town of Stuart. Public comment is also scheduled.

• First Quarter FY 2023-24 financial reports: usage & revenue, water & sewer account detail, budget
• Virginia Department of Health ODW – PCPSA Waterworks Operation Permit
• Delinquent accounts and lien updates
• Sewer service availability report
• Utility agreement between Town of Stuart and PCPSA

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment from a JEB Stuart Birthplace representative, and receive reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and finance. New business includes reviewing new sponsorship applications; no old business is listed.

• Approval of September 2023 meeting minutes and agenda
• Public comment from JEB Stuart Birthplace representative
• Chamber report by Rebecca Adcock
• Marketing report by David Stanley
• New sponsorship applications under new business

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including officer elections, minutes approval, and financial reports. They will also receive updates on several ongoing projects and discuss a proposed policy change to the Machine & Tools Tax Grant, along with a possible grant application for the Recompete Pilot Program.

• Selection of new board officers
• Proposed policy change – Machine & Tools Tax Grant
• Worley Machines discussion
• Recompete Pilot Program
• Updates on Mobile Health Unit, Business Development and Recovery Center, Childcare Center, and Broadband

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment on Pancake Days, receive reports on chamber, finance, marketing, and media, and consider new sponsorship applications. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Public comment on Pancake Days by Debra Shelor
• New sponsorship applications to be reviewed
• Chamber report by Rebecca Adcock
• Finance and tourism report by James Houchins and Grace Cooper
• Marketing report by David Stanley

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from August 14, 2023, and a series of bills, claims, and appropriations. The board also recognized the service of two members of the Economic Development Authority.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports and transactions, and consider a façade grant application. They will also receive updates on the mobile health unit and business development center, and hold an executive session on real estate.

• Approval of August 9 and June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Finance report including bank balances and transactions to approve
• Façade Grant Application – Todd Cummings
• Mobile Health Unit Update
• Executive session on real estate under Section 2.2-3711(A)

The Authority approved a $5,000 facade improvement grant for a property at 407 Patrick Avenue. The board also authorized a $31,000 transfer between financial accounts and granted the EDA Director authority to process electronic transactions. Updates were provided on mobile health care units, the Business Development and Recovery Center, and broadband.

• Approved $5,000 facade grant for 407 Patrick Avenue
• Approved transfer of $31,000 from EDA VIP Account to Blue Ridge Checking Account
• Approved granting EDA Director Patrick Cooper authority to process electronic transactions
• Approved August 30, 2023 agenda
• Approved August 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, receive finance, marketing, chamber, and media reports, and consider new sponsorship applications. They will also receive an update on an audit and may enter executive session to discuss contract matters.

• Approval of June 2023 meeting minutes and agenda
• Public comment from Sarah Wray, Olivia Booth, Trinity Goad, Michael Ray Fain, and Randy Clark
• New sponsorship applications to be considered
• Update on audit
• Executive session for contract matters (Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(30))

The Council approved several funding requests for local events and promotional materials. The body also received reports on downtown revitalization funds and tourism marketing metrics.

• Approved $3,000 for Stuart Spooktacular marketing (7-0)
• Approved $1,750 for Meadows of Dan Folk Fair marketing (7-0)
• Approved $5,500 sponsorship for Night of Country Music Under the Stars (5-0-2)
• Approved $2,500 for Willis Gap community brochure (6-0-1)
• Approved $4,325 for MannaFest 2023 marketing (5-0-2)
• Approved August 17th meeting agenda and June 15th minutes (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a list of bills, claims, and appropriations. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes for July 10, 2023 and July 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved its financial report and bills, including returning $30,000 to the Tourism office for an unfulfilled project. They also discussed a $40,000 contract with Hill Studio to study renovating buildings on Patrick Avenue and Commerce Street, which the Board of Supervisors will consider. A facade grant application was tabled because the applicant was absent.

• Approved return of $30,000 to Tourism for Operation Game Changer project
• Discussed $40,000 Hill Studio contract for feasibility study of 407-409 Patrick Avenue and 101 Commerce Street
• Tabled facade grant application for 407 Patrick Avenue
• Requested extension for Business Development Center Project Management Plan
• Held executive session on real estate acquisition/disposition

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will hold its organizational business meeting to elect officers for FY 2023-2024 and approve the agenda, minutes, and meeting dates. The board will review financial reports and budgets for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24, receive operational and new service updates, and consider a resolution authorizing the executive director to obtain a waterworks operation permit from the Virginia Department of Health. Updates on delinquent accounts, sewer service availability, a utility agreement with the Town of Stuart, and GIS overlay will also be discussed.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Approval of proposed meeting dates for FY 2023-24
• Resolution authorizing executive director to obtain VDH ODW waterworks operation permit
• Review of FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 budgets
• Utility agreement between Town of Stuart and PCPSA

The board elected its officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and approved the upcoming meeting schedule. The board also reviewed financial reports showing a 48% increase in total customer usage revenue over the previous year.

• Elected Bobby Mangrum as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Scott Eutsler as Vice-Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Ruth Russell as Secretary/Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved May 10, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2023-2024 meeting schedule (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved several ARPA-funded requests for park equipment, security cameras, and office renovations. It also authorized new checking accounts for the Transfer Station, Recreation Dept., and Tourism to allow credit card payments. A public hearing for the Patrick County Public Schools budget amendment was scheduled for August 14, 2023.

• Approved purchase of two metal picnic tables for Fred Clifton Park (4-1)
• Approved purchase of 16 security cameras for Transfer Station and Maintenance Dept. (4-1)
• Approved replacement of Treasurer’s Office front counter (4-1)
• Approved public hearing for Patrick County Public Schools budget amendment on August 14, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved opening new checking accounts at Carter Bank & Trust for Transfer Station, Recreation Dept., and Tourism (5-0)
• Appointed Jane Cardwell to Department of Social Services Board, Blue Ridge District (5-0)
• Appointed Rick Worley to Economic Development Authority Board, Smith River District (5-0)
• Approved meeting continuation to July 24, 2023, for closed session regarding County Administrator position (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority approved moving $225,000 from a Blue Ridge Bank money market to an existing VIP account and another $225,000 to a Stifel 30-day CD, and decided not to renew a loan account with Blue Ridge Bank. The board also discussed the ongoing search for a new Economic Development Director and County Administrator, and received an update on performance grants for Prolam and Ten Oaks. Chairman Bill Clark announced he will not seek reappointment when his term expires in August 2023.

• Approved moving $225,000 from Blue Ridge Bank Money Market to VIP account
• Approved funding a Stifel 30-Day CD with $225,000 from Blue Ridge Bank
• Decided not to renew a loan account with Blue Ridge Bank
• Discussed Prolam and Ten Oaks performance grants; Virginia will allow skipping first-year report if September 2023 report is filed
• Chairman Bill Clark will not seek reappointment after August 2023

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve the May minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on tourism finances, marketing, chamber activities, and media. They will also consider new sponsorship applications and may enter an executive session for contract matters.

• Public comment on Cruise-in and Blue Ridge Motel
• Finance and tourism report by James Houchins and Grace Cooper
• Marketing report by David Stanley
• New sponsorship applications
• Executive session on contract matters

The Tourism Advisory Council approved two funding requests for local events and business improvements. The Council also voted to retain its current officers for the 2024 year.

• Approved $7,525 for Cruise In marketing expenses (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 small business reimbursement for Blue Ridge Motel (5-0)
• Approved retention of present officers for 2024
• Approved June 15th meeting agenda and May 17th meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the county budget and updated the Solar Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. They also authorized funding for social services and new vehicles for the Sheriff's Department.

• Approved the County budget (unanimous)
• Approved and reenacted the amended Solar Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 11, Land Use (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for 3 Sheriff's Department vehicles totaling $72,200 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 appropriations for Department of Social Services and Child Services Advocate (unanimous)
• Designated Fish Farm Lane and Fish Farm Road as Rural Rustic Roads (unanimous)
• Approved VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan and Construction Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Pamela Rorrer as Virginia’s 2023 Public Health Nurse of the Year (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority approved moving bank accounts from Blue Ridge Bank to Carter Bank and Trust, opening two Stifel investment accounts, and paying an unbudgeted balance to AECOM for architectural services. They also discussed the search for a new Economic Development Director, updates on performance agreements, and the Freehouse Meadows of Dan Brewery project. The meeting included an executive session on unannounced industries.

• Authorized opening two Stifel accounts (30-day at 5.25%, 4.25% account) and closing Blue Ridge Bank accounts to open at Carter Bank and Trust
• Endorsed County payment of outstanding AECOM balance for Business Development Center services
• Discussed AFID grants and performance agreements with ProLam and Ten Oaks
• Update on Freehouse Meadows of Dan Brewery project with DHCD
• Selected Bill Clark to serve on interview panel for new Economic Development Director

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county budget, with finalization pending the state budget at the June 12, 2023 meeting. The Board also authorized the Tourism Department to order a vehicle using reserved funds immediately. Additionally, the Finance Director stated that budget and audit reports will be made available at the library.

• Approved county budget pending state budget (5-0)
• Approved immediate order of Tourism Department vehicle using reserved funds
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive reports on tourism finances, marketing, chamber activities, and media. They will also consider new sponsorship applications. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of April 2023 meeting minutes and agenda
• Public comment from Sarah Wray and Charlie Bowman
• Finance and tourism report by James Houchins and Grace Cooper
• Marketing report by David Stanley
• New sponsorship applications under new business

The Council approved marketing grants for the Kibler Valley River Run and Front Porch Fest. Members also reviewed the tourism budget and discussed the potential for a financial audit.

• Approved May 17th agenda and April 20th minutes (7-0)
• Approved $4,000 for Kibler Valley River Run marketing expenses (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 for Front Porch Fest marketing and production expenses (6-0, 1 abstaining)

Board of Supervisors

The Board entered a closed session to discuss the County Administrator position. No substantive actions were taken during the open session, though members discussed budget items including Piedmont Community Services and E911 funding.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss County Administrator position (3-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (4-0)

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority (PCPSA) holds its quarterly business meeting, addressing routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes, and receiving updates on finances, operations, and old business. Key items include a Virginia Department of Health operating permit for the waterworks, financial reports for the third quarter, and updates on delinquent accounts, sewer availability, billing system, and a utility agreement with the Town of Stuart.

• Virginia Department of Health ODW – PCPSA Waterworks Operating Permit
• Financial Reports – Third Quarter FY 2022-23 (Usage & Revenue, Water & Sewer Account Detail, Budget)
• Delinquent Accounts & Lien updates
• Utility Agreement Between the Town of Stuart & PCPSA
• PCPSA New Customer Billing System

The Board requested a meeting with the Virginia Department of Health and the Town of Stuart to coordinate obtaining a required operating permit after the PCPSA was classified as a community waterworks system. The Board also approved proceeding with needed maintenance due to higher-than-anticipated revenues.

• Requested meeting with VDH and Town of Stuart to detail permit requirements
• Approved proceeding with needed maintenance based on revenue levels
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold two public hearings: one on the proposed Secondary Six-Year Highway Plan (2023/24–2028/29) and construction budget, and another on the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The board will also consider scheduling a public hearing to repeal the solar ordinance, and will enter a closed meeting to discuss appointments to several boards and authorities. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and bills.

• Public hearing on proposed Six-Year Highway Plan (2023/24–2028/29) and 2023/24 construction budget at 6:30 p.m.
• Public hearing on proposed FY2023-24 county budget at 6:15 p.m.
• Ordinance to repeal solar ordinance – schedule public hearing for June 12, 2023
• Closed meeting for personnel matters: appointments to Southern Area Agency on Aging, Patrick & Henry Community College, and Economic Development Authority
• Approval of meeting minutes (April 17, 2023) and bills, claims, and appropriations

The Board of Supervisors approved the agenda as amended, the minutes from April 17, 2023, and the bills, claims, and appropriations for the period. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes for April 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Council approved five funding requests for local event marketing and equipment. The body also reviewed the current TAC Fund balance and the launch of the county tourism website.

• Approved $6,500 for Stuart Rotary Club Beach Music Festival marketing
• Approved $4,000 for Stuart Rotary Club tents
• Approved $8,200 for Reynolds Homestead Bushels & Barrels marketing
• Approved $5,000 for Ararat Ruritan Club cruise-in events marketing
• Approved $3,400 for One Family Productions First Friday events marketing
• Approved April 20 agenda
• Approved March 16 minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda and minutes from three March dates. The Board also approved bills, claims, and appropriations for the General Fund.

• Approved meeting agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes for March 13, March 27, and March 29, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing to establish the real estate tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with a cap of $.73 per $100 of assessed value. The board will also take public comments, discuss the budget, and may enter a closed meeting for personnel and contract matters related to the interim county administrator. Action on the tax rate will be taken at the meeting.

• Public hearing to set real estate tax rate, not to exceed $.73 per $100 of assessed value for 2023-2024
• Public comment period for citizens
• Budget discussion under old business
• Closed meeting for personnel matters (interim county administrator) and contract matters
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 17, 2023

The Board of Supervisors established the real estate tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. They also approved a contract with the Berkley Group and appointed Tim Hall as interim County Administrator. Additional actions included changing the employee insurance plan and allocating funds for the DeHart Park pool.

• Set real estate tax rate at $.73 per $100 of assessed value for 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Designated Donna Shough as approver for DCJS grant and DMV contract (5-0)
• Approved transition from self-funded insurance with schools to an Anthem plan (5-0)
• Allocated $15,000 one-time contribution for DeHart Park pool (5-0)
• Accepted contract with the Berkley Group for administrator search and interim services (5-0)
• Authorized Tim Hall to act as interim County Administrator (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session with no new business on the agenda. The main item is a budget discussion involving representatives from Stuart Parks and County Parks. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Budget discussion with Amy Corns of Stuart Parks and Frank Pettway of County Parks
• Public comment period for citizens

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine items: approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving finance, marketing, and chamber reports, and hearing public comment. No new or old business is listed, making this a procedural meeting.

• Approval of February 2023 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 April 20, 2023

The Council approved the February 16th minutes and the March 16th agenda. The meeting primarily consisted of reports on budget status, grant progress, and upcoming tourism initiatives. No new grant applications were decided upon during this session.

• Approved February 16th minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 16th agenda (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting, including public comment, and will consider scheduling public hearings for March 29 on a school bus video surveillance ordinance, a tax rate not to exceed $0.73 per $100 of assessed value for FY 2023/24, and an ordinance to repeal the solar ordinance. They will also discuss a solar policy and receive updates on tourism and EMS equipment. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and contract matters.

• Schedule public hearing for school bus video surveillance ordinance
• Schedule public hearing for tax rate not to exceed $0.73 per $100 assessed value
• Schedule public hearing for ordinance to repeal solar ordinance
• Discuss solar policy
• Tourism update from James Houchins

The Board of Supervisors scheduled a public hearing for March 29 to set the FY2023/24 tax rate at $0.73 per $100 of assessed value. Other actions included approving emergency services equipment reimbursements and authorizing a grant for jail vehicles.

• Scheduled public hearing for FY2023/24 tax rate of $0.73 per $100 on March 29 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for School Bus Video Surveillance Ordinance on April 17 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution for Jail Vehicle Grant (5-0)
• Approved capital improvement reimbursements for emergency services equipment (5-0)
• Appointed Barbara Jo Newton to a four-year term on the Public Service Authority (5-0)
• Authorized Donna Shough as third signature on checks (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for February 13 and February 27, 2023 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session with a public comment period, receive training on the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and Conflicts of Interest Act from the County Attorney, and discuss the budget. The board will also enter a closed meeting for personnel matters and a PSA (Blue Ridge) item.

• FOIA/COIA training by County Attorney
• Closed meeting for personnel matters and PSA (Blue Ridge)
• Budget discussion

The Board of Supervisors appointed Kurt Bozenmayer to a four-year term on the Planning Commission. The meeting also included FOIA/COIA training and a closed session to discuss health insurance contracts and the County Administrator's performance.

• Appointed Kurt Bozenmayer to a four-year term on the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved amended meeting agenda (3-2)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Council approved new sponsorship applications and a $10,000 marketing sponsorship for Dominion Valley Events. Members also reviewed financial reports showing TOT receipts of $656,170.54 as of January 31.

• Approved January 19th minutes and February 16th agenda
• Approved new sponsorship applications
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for Dominion Valley Events marketing expenses (5-0-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting with routine approvals, a presentation of Fire & EMS awards, and a public comment period. New business includes an ARPA funding request and a presentation from VDOT's resident engineer. The board will also enter a closed meeting for personnel and real estate matters.

• ARPA request
• VDOT presentation by Lisa Price-Hughes
• Fire & EMS awards
• Closed meeting: personnel (PSA Blue Ridge, Solid Waste Committee Smith River)
• Closed meeting: real estate (Town of Stuart)

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to participate in opioid-related settlements and established an emergency waste disposal agreement with the New River Resource Authority. The Board also approved ARPA funding requests and appointed a new member to the Solid Waste Committee.

• Approved participation in opioid settlements against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS (4-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Disposal Emergency Agreement with New River Resource Authority (4-0)
• Approved ARPA requests for water testing kits and building inspector funds (4-0)
• Appointed Walter Scott to the Solid Waste Committee (4-0)
• Approved Volunteer Services Acknowledgement form (4-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes from January 9 and 23, 2023 (4-0)

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will review its second-quarter financial reports, including usage, revenue, and budget details. The Executive Director will present updates on operational maintenance, new service connections, and delinquent accounts. The agenda also includes a review of the utility agreement with the Town of Stuart and the new customer billing system.

• Review of Second Quarter FY 2022-23 Financial Reports (Usage, Revenue, Budget)
• Update on Sewer Service Availability
• Update on PCPSA New Customer Billing System
• Review of Utility Agreement Between the Town of Stuart & PCPSA
• Update on Delinquent Accounts & Liens

The Board approved waiving $3,000 in sewer connection and tap fees for a property on Providence Drive, pending reimbursement of installation costs. The Board also voted to enforce a water hookup requirement for a property on Jeb Stuart Highway.

• Approved waiving $3,000 in sewer connection and tap fees for 775 Providence Drive (Unanimous)
• Decided to enforce water hookup and reconsider sewer connection every two years for 21702 Jeb Stuart Highway
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a business meeting with a public comment period. New business is none, but old business includes an update on broadband and the hospital, a request for proposals for waste hauling and disposal, and reports from the administrator and supervisors. The board will then enter a closed meeting for personnel, contract, and real estate matters.

• Broadband and Hospital Update by Economic Development Director Sean Adkins
• RFP for Hauling and Disposal of Waste
• Closed meeting: personnel matters (PSA Blue Ridge, Solid Waste Committee Smith River, DSS Smith River, County Administrator Performance Evaluation)
• Closed meeting: contract matters (Rotary Lease)
• Closed meeting: real estate (Town of Stuart)

The Board of Supervisors awarded a waste hauling and disposal contract to Republic Services, contingent on renegotiating the three-year term. Members also appointed a new representative to the Department of Social Services Board and authorized a landfill study.

• Awarded waste hauling and disposal RFP to Republic Services (5-0), contingent upon renegotiating the three-year contract
• Appointed Ronald Lester to a four-year term on the Department of Social Services Board (5-0)
• Approved a study of the landfill and all associated duties (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear finance, marketing, and chamber reports, and discuss old business on a new small business, marketing, and sponsorship application process. The agenda includes a public comment period and an executive session for legal matters. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of December 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
• Executive session on legal matters under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(29)

The Council approved a $30,000 sponsorship for the Economic Development Authority's Master Plan. Members tabled a decision on funding applications following a discussion on the application process. The meeting also included reports on a new tourism website and the Moonshine Heritage Trail.

• Approved $30,000 sponsorship for the EDA Master Plan (6-0)
• Approved January 19th agenda and December 19th minutes (6-0)
• Tabled funding applications
• Voted to enter and then exit Executive Session (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold its organizational meeting for 2023, electing a chairman and vice-chairman, adopting governance rules, and setting the meeting schedule. A public hearing is scheduled on a proposed Revenue Sharing for Solar Energy Projects and Energy Storage Systems Ordinance, with action to be taken. The board will also consider routine approvals, a resolution for Route 809, and a closed session for personnel and committee matters.

• Public hearing on Revenue Sharing for Solar Energy Projects and Energy Storage Systems Ordinance
• Resolution for Route 809 - Epperson Lane
• RFP for Hauling and Disposal of Waste
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2023
• Closed session for personnel matters and committee appointments

The Board of Supervisors established a new ordinance allowing the county to assess revenue sharing from solar and energy storage projects. The board also elected its leadership for the year and approved several administrative appointments and road changes.

• Adopted Revenue Sharing for Solar Energy Projects and Energy Storage Systems Ordinance (5-0)
• Elected Clayton Kendrick as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Denise Stirewalt as Vice-Chairman (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved abandonment of Route 809 — Epperson Lane from Route 614 to Dead End (5-0)
• Reappointed Roger Conner, David Lawson, and Nelson Stanley to the Building Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 meeting schedule and committee appointments (5-0)
• Adopted Code of Conduct/Code of Ethics and Robert’s Rules of Order (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (5-0)