Patrick County public meetings in 2024
71 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Policy & Management Team
The Patrick County Community Policy and Management Team will hold a routine meeting, including a closed session to discuss individual FAPT and foster care cases. The team will vote on funding recommendations for those cases and for new foster care maintenance and IEP cases. Public comment on proposed SEC policies will be received as an informational item.
- Closed session per Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(15) for discussion of FAPT cases, utilization management, new foster care cases, and IEP funding
- Approval of funding per FAPT recommendation
- Approval of funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases
- Public comment on proposed SEC policies (informational)
- FAPT updates from CSA Coordinator Michelle Corns
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and the rewrite of grant programs. The body will discuss the Patrick Promise, Cockram Mill, and the Business Development Center. An executive session is scheduled to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District.
- Grant Programs Rewrite
- Patrick Promise discussion
- Cockram Mill update
- Business Development Center update
- Executive session regarding commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
The Economic Development Authority approved a revised facade grant incentive program, removing the Enterprise Zone requirement, with an expiration date of June 30, 2026. The Authority also approved a $5,000 donation to the Patrick Promise fund, with Chairman Haley abstaining. A motion to give the director until June 30, 2025 to secure funding for a commercial real estate property in the Blue Ridge District passed, with Haley voting no. A facade grant application was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved revised facade grant incentive program (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 donation to Patrick Promise fund (unanimous, Haley abstained)
- Approved motion to give director until June 30, 2025 to secure funding for Blue Ridge District property (unanimous, Haley voted no)
- Tabled facade grant application until next meeting
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the FY2023-2024 budget, increasing it by $2,200,000. Revenue sources include CSA pool funds, transfer station fees, ambulance services, and use of reserves, with expenditures going to CSA programs. The board will also consider a proposed dangerous dog vaccination fees ordinance and receive updates on Blue Ridge Parkway storm damage and circuit court security needs. Other agenda items include a 2025 retreat discussion and January 2025 meeting schedule.
- Public hearing and vote on $2,200,000 budget amendment for FY2023-2024
- Proposed dangerous dog vaccination fees ordinance (old business)
- Update on Blue Ridge Parkway storm damage and Mabry's Mill by Ms. Lisa Brandon
- Circuit court security needs presentation by Facilities Director Mike McGuinness
- Reserve of $194,000 included as revenue source for budget amendment
The Board approved a $2.2 million amendment to the FY2023-2024 budget to fund the Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) program through the end of the fiscal year, with revenue from CSA pool funds, transfer station fees, ambulance services, and reserves. The Board also approved a $50,958 bid from Hiatt Construction for circuit court security upgrades, vacated a $1,294.71 FOIA invoice to Debbie Hall, and denied a dangerous dog vaccination fees ordinance in favor of a court-based reimbursement resolution. Several appointments to county boards were made following a closed session.
- Approved $2.2M FY2023-2024 budget amendment for CSA program (4-1)
- Approved $50,958 court security bid to Hiatt Construction (unanimous)
- Vacated $1,294.71 FOIA invoice to Debbie Hall (4-1)
- Denied dangerous dog vaccination fees ordinance; directed court-based reimbursement (unanimous)
- Appointed Michael Tatum to Planning Commission, term ending 2/28/2027 (unanimous)
- Appointed Kevin Smith to Public Service Authority, term ending 7/31/2028 (unanimous)
- Scheduled organizational meeting for January 6, 2025 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Tourism Advisory Council will review reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and finance sectors. The body is scheduled to discuss a marketing grant application under new business.
- Marketing grant application discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to address old business regarding solar policy and ordinance. The body will also discuss application development and training.
- Solar Policy and Ordinance
- Application Development and Training
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to delay solar applications and consider a proposed ordinance on dangerous dog vaccination fees. They will also hear a funding request for the Child Services Act, schedule a public hearing, and discuss a Revolutionary War Soldiers Monument. The meeting includes approvals of bills, minutes, and appointments to various boards.
- Resolution for Delay in Solar Applications
- Proposed Dangerous Dog Vaccination Fees Ordinance
- RFP# 2025-91000-01 Ararat River Watershed Dams Professional Engineering Services Award
- Child Services Act Funding Request and scheduling of public hearing for December 9, 2024
- Revolutionary War Soldiers Monument
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation
The Patrick County Recreation Committee is meeting to receive updates on staffing, adult sports programs, and the upcoming 2024-2025 budget request to the Board of Supervisors. New business includes assessing the status of grades 4-7 basketball programs, discussing the school system's surplus field lights, and establishing guidelines for gate receipts and 2025 meeting dates.
- Status report on Recreation Department staffing
- 2024-2025 budget request due to Board of Supervisors
- School system's surplus field lights
- Guidelines for gate receipts
- Meeting dates for 2025
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority of Patrick County will meet to review finance reports, discuss old business including a grant programs rewrite and Tony's Pizza facade grant, and consider new business such as a MentorMinds report on economic development and the Patrick Promise initiative. The board will also hold an election for treasurer and make committee appointments, followed by an executive session on commercial real estate and contracts.
- Grant Programs Rewrite (old business)
- Tony's Pizza Facade Grant
- MentorMinds Report on Economic Development
- Patrick Promise initiative
- Election of Treasurer and Committee Appointments
Community Policy & Management Team
The Patrick County Community Policy and Management Team will meet to approve funding for foster care and other child services based on a $207,607.40 CSA Pool Reimbursement Report. The agenda includes a closed session per Virginia code to discuss individual cases, approval of minutes, and informational updates on model utilization review forms and an OCS resource announcement.
- Approval of funding for new foster care maintenance and IEP cases
- Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(15) for case discussions
- CSA Pool Reimbursement Report showing $207,607.40 in gross expenditures for September 2024
- Approval of funding per FAPT recommendation
- Informational update on updated Model Utilization Review form
Public Service Authority
The Patrick County Public Service Authority holds its quarterly business meeting. The board will review first-quarter financial reports and receive updates on operations, new services, and delinquent accounts. They will discuss a Virginia Department of Health waterworks permit update and a utility agreement with the Town of Stuart. Memberships in VA 811 and VRWA are also proposed.
- Financial reports for Q1 FY 2024-25 (usage, revenue, budget)
- Virginia Department of Health waterworks permit update
- Utility agreement between the Town of Stuart and PCPSA
- Delinquent accounts and lien updates
- Membership in Virginia Utility Protection Services (VA 811) and Virginia Rural Water Association
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a proposed increase to the Transient Occupancy Tax. The agenda includes reviews of ARPA requests, grant applications for dam safety and Virginia 250, and a request for a mobile health care unit trailer.
- Proposed Transient Occupancy Tax increase
- RFP for Mobile Health Care Unit – Trailer
- Dangerous Dog Vaccination Fees
- Virginia Dam Safety Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund grant applications
- Virginia 250 Grant Funding
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes from September 2024, hear public comment, and receive updates from the Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Finance/Tourism offices. No new or old business is on the agenda, making this a largely procedural meeting.
- Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes and agenda
- Chamber Report by Rebecca Adcock
- Marketing Report by David Stanley
- Media Report by Kim Rakes
- Finance/Tourism Report by James Houchins and Grace Cooper
Planning Commission
The Patrick County Planning Commission will convene on October 15, 2024, at Patrick & Henry Community College Community Room. The meeting is procedural, with no new decisions or votes scheduled. Old business regarding a solar policy and ordinance update has been postponed until November.
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and discuss business retention goals. The body is also considering a Small Business Development Incentive Program and the Martin Farm Road property.
- Small Business Development Incentive Program
- Martin Farm Road Property
- Cockram Mill update
- SVRA Housing Summit
- Executive session regarding commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from the Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Finance, and discuss new business items including sponsorship applications and IBMAs. The meeting is primarily procedural with reports and discussions.
- Approval of August 2024 minutes and agenda
- Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Finance reports
- Discussion of sponsorship applications
- Discussion of IBMAs (International Business Marketing Agreements)
Community Policy & Management Team
The Community Policy & Management Team will discuss funding for FAPT and foster care maintenance cases. The body will also receive an informational overview of the Office of Children’s Services' Enhanced Technical Assistance Program.
- Approval of funding per FAPT recommendation
- Approval of funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases
- Removal of FAPT Parent Representative Robin Allison
- Informational overview of OCS’s Enhanced Technical Assistance Program
- Informational update on free tuition and room and board for youth in foster care
Planning Commission
The Patrick County Planning Commission will hear a presentation from the Berkley Group on draft documents for a solar policy and ordinance update. The commission will also discuss chapter names and sequence for the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- Berkley Group presentation of draft Patrick County Solar Policy and Ordinance Update
- Discussion on Comprehensive Plan chapters, names, and sequence
- Approval of meeting minutes from August 20, 2024
- Public comment period for citizens
The Planning Commission reviewed draft documents for the Comprehensive Plan Solar Facilities Policy and the Solar Facility Ordinance, with discussion on process, application, and concerns raised by members. No formal decisions were made on these items. The commission tabled a proposal to use the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Index and move forward with chapter titles instead of numbers until the October business meeting.
- Approved agenda unanimously
- Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously
- Tabled proposal to use 2021 Comprehensive Plan Index with chapter titles until October meeting
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and bills. New business includes a Non-Discrimination Policy for Grant Applications and a proposed FY2026 Budget Calendar. Old business features a proposed Transient Occupancy Tax increase. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel and real estate matters.
- Non-Discrimination Policy for Grant Applications
- Proposed FY2026 Budget Calendar
- Proposed Transient Occupancy Tax increase
- Closed meeting for personnel appointments (Social Services, Economic Development Authority, Planning Commission, Public Service Authority, Stormwater Board of Appeals) and real estate matters
The Board unanimously voted to table the proposed Transient Occupancy Tax increase from 5% to 6%, which had been recommended to fund recent exigencies. The Board also adopted a non-discrimination policy for grant applications, as amended, and approved the bills, claims, and appropriations. The minutes from August 12 and 19, 2024, were not approved and will remain in draft form.
- Tabled proposed Transient Occupancy Tax increase from 5% to 6% (unanimous)
- Adopted non-discrimination policy for ARC/DHCD grant applications, as amended (unanimous)
- Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (unanimous)
- Did not approve minutes for August 12 and 19, 2024; minutes remain in draft form (3-2, Marshall abstained)
- Appointed Rodney Overby to Economic Development Authority (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Scott Eutsler to Public Service Authority (unanimous)
- Appointed Clayton Kendrick Jr. and Larry Cowley to Stormwater Board of Appeals (unanimous, Kendrick abstained)
- Appointed Jonathan Wood as Vice-Chair (unanimous, Wood abstained)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Parks & Recreation
The Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss preparations for Fiscal Year 2026, including electric usage and project lists. The body will also review updates on football, soccer, and adult softball programs.
- Appointment of new member Brad Lawless (Patrick Springs Park)
- Discussion of acceptable process for grants and gifts
- FY 26 preparation regarding electric usage and project lists
- Adult Softball tournament scheduled for September 28th
- Movies In the Park dates for Dan River (Sept 7) and Patrick Springs (Sept 21)
Community Policy & Management Team
The Community Policy & Management Team is meeting to discuss Children's Services Act (CSA) expenditures and budget plans. The body will consider appointments for representatives from the Department of Social Services and Patrick County Schools, and will review funding for foster care and FAPT cases in a closed session.
- FY24 Supplemental Allocation Request for $374,540.21
- FY25 Administrative Budget Plan
- Appointments for Carol Craig, Andy Bowlin, Kim Kendrick, and Christiana Crace
- Revised Psychiatric Residential Treatment and ARTS Rates
- Funding approvals for FAPT and new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases
Planning Commission
The Patrick County Planning Commission will discuss updates on solar facilities and a comprehensive plan update, review revisions to draft commission applications, and consider substantial accord determinations. Public comment will be heard.
- Update of solar facilities discussions and plan update
- Review revisions to draft commission applications
- Substantial accord determinations
Economic Development Authority
The Patrick County Economic Development Authority will hold a joint discussion with the Board of Supervisors and EDA facilitators. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet jointly with the Economic Development Authority on August 19, 2024, for a discussion focused on strategies, challenges, and recommendations. No old business or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily a discussion item.
- Joint meeting of Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority
- Discussion on economic development strategies, challenges, and recommendations
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will consider sponsorship applications and discuss volunteering for the fair and IBMA event. Reports from the Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Finance are scheduled. No major decisions are anticipated beyond these discussions.
- Consideration of sponsorship applications
- Discussion of fair and IBMA volunteering
- Chamber report by Rebecca Adcock
- Marketing report by David Stanley
- Finance/Tourism report by James Houchins and Grace Cooper
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two major items: increasing the transient occupancy tax from 5% to 6% (with the administrative share rising from 2% to 3%) and amending the FY2024-2025 budget to add $665,345.93 for Patrick County Public Schools. The board will also receive presentations on economic development initiatives, appoint members to various boards, and convene a closed session for personnel, real estate, and legal matters.
- Public hearing on proposed 1% increase to transient occupancy tax (from 5% to 6%)
- Public hearing on FY2024-2025 budget amendment adding $665,345.93 for Patrick County Public Schools
- Presentation by STEP Inc. on a Community Development Block Grant Planning Funds Project
- Presentation by James Houchins on the Appalachian Gateway Community Initiative Spring 2024
- Closed meeting for personnel appointments, real estate negotiations, and legal matters (including solar)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting including approval of June minutes, a finance report, public comment, and an introduction of James Houchins. The main substantive item is an executive session to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District under state law.
- Executive session for commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
- Introduction of James Houchins
- Finance report with bank balances and transactions to approve
Public Service Authority
The Patrick County Public Service Authority holds its organizational meeting to elect officers for FY 2024-25 and consider financial reports including budgets for the current and upcoming fiscal years. Old business includes updates on the waterworks operation permit, delinquent accounts, sewer service availability, and a utility agreement with the Town of Stuart. Public comment is invited.
- Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary/Treasurer for FY 2024-25
- Review and approval of FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 budgets
- Virginia Department of Health ODW Waterworks Operation Permit update
- Utility Agreement between the Town of Stuart and PCPSA
- Delinquent Accounts and Lien updates
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a business meeting including a resolution regarding a Kroger settlement and review of bids for the library HVAC system as part of the FY25 budget. The board will also enter a closed meeting for personnel matters and real estate matters.
- Consider a resolution related to a Kroger settlement
- Review bids for Library HVAC system as part of FY25 budget
- Closed meeting for personnel appointments in multiple departments and real estate matters
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Community Policy & Management Team
The Community Policy and Management Team is reviewing expenditures and reimbursement reports for the Children's Services Act. The body is considering a supplemental allocation request for unanticipated mandated costs and approving funding for foster care and FAPT cases.
- FY24 Supplemental Allocation Request for $550,642.65
- CSA Pool Reimbursement Report showing $420,790.21 in net total expenditures
- Proposed SEC Policies open for public comment through 08/16/2024
- Approval of funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases
- Approval of funding per FAPT recommendations
Planning Commission
The Patrick County Planning Commission will convene for its July 16, 2024, meeting to address old business including additional comments on solar facilities and review information on battery storage facilities. New business items include discussing the future direction for comprehensive plan revisions and reviewing a sample application submittal process. The meeting also includes a public comment period and approval of minutes from June 18, 2024.
- Additional commission comments on solar facilities
- Review of information on battery storage facilities
- Discussion on future direction for comprehensive plan revisions
- Review of sample application submittals for Planning Commission review
- Public comment period for citizens
Board of Supervisors
The Board will discuss the FY25 budget and invoice payment procedural changes. They also plan to schedule a public hearing for August 12, 2024, regarding FY2023-2024 Patrick County Public Schools. An ARPA funding request is also on the agenda.
- FY25 Budget discussion
- Scheduling a public hearing for FY2023-2024 Public Schools
- Invoice payment procedural changes
- ARPA funding request
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Economic Development Authority
The meeting includes reviews of Small Business Development Center draft plans and expenditures. Members will also discuss the Cockram Mill Loan Agreement and property on Martin Farm Road. An executive session regarding Blue Ridge District real estate is scheduled.
- Small Business Development Center draft plans and expenditures
- Cockram Mill Loan Agreement
- Basic Economic Development Course funding request
- Martin Farm Road property discussion
- Blue Ridge District commercial real estate executive session
Community Policy & Management Team
The Community Policy & Management Team will review reimbursement reports and discuss technical assistance through OCS. The meeting includes actions to appoint Autumn Pearman as an FAPT Alternate Representative for DSS and approve funding for foster care maintenance cases.
- Appointment of Autumn Pearman as FAPT Alternate Representative for DSS
- Approval of funding per FAPT recommendation
- Approval of funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases
- Review of CSA Pool Reimbursement Reports
Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The council will review budget, chamber, marketing, media, and finance reports. The agenda also includes the election of officers for fiscal year 24-25 and a review of sponsorship applications.
- Election of Officers for FY 24-25
- Review of Budget Overview
- Sponsorship Applications
- Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Finance reports
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will discuss new submission deadlines for action items and view a solar presentation. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice Chairperson and a review of ordinance priorities.
- Election of Vice Chairperson
- Discussion on application development and deadlines
- Solar presentation
- Review of ordinance priority list
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss policies and procedures. No other new or old business is listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding policies and procedures with the Planning Commission
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of recent meeting minutes and bills. No new or old business is scheduled for discussion. The Board will also hold closed sessions regarding personnel and real estate matters.
- Approval of May 13, 2024, and May 28, 2024, meeting minutes
- Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. The meeting includes an opening session and the approval of the meeting agenda.
- Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget discussion
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Economic Development Authority
The authority will discuss a memorandum of lease for Viasat and an insurance renewal proposal for VaCorp. The meeting also includes updates on Rich Creek Corporate Park landscaping and financial reports.
- Viasat - NA0201 Memorandum of Lease
- VaCorp FY25 Insurance Renewal Proposal
- Landscaping at Rich Creek Corporate Park
- Review of bank balances and transactions
Planning Commission
The Patrick County Planning Commission will meet to discuss battery storage facilities. The commission will also receive a progress report on the solar ordinance from The Berkley Group.
- Discussion of Battery Storage Facilities
- Progress report on Solar Ordinance from The Berkley Group
Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Tourism Advisory Council will receive reports from the Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Finance departments. The body will discuss the production of county brochures, the selection of nominating committee members, and the council's bylaws.
- Discussion of Patrick County Brochures
- Discussion of Nominating Committee Members
- Discussion of By-Laws
Community Policy & Management Team
The Patrick County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet to review CSA pool reimbursement reports, discuss potential changes to state pool allocations, and hold a closed session to discuss individual cases, including FAPT cases and new foster care cases. The team will also consider approving funding per FAPT recommendations and for new foster care maintenance/IEP cases.
- Review of CSA pool reimbursement report for March 2024, totaling $234,783.94 in net expenditures
- Discussion of potential changes to CSA state pool allocations, with meetings scheduled for June 6 and June 17
- Closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(15) to discuss FAPT cases, utilization management, and new foster care cases
- Approval of funding for new foster care maintenance/IEP cases
- Upcoming High Fidelity Wraparound presentation in Roanoke on July 24, 2024
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed FY2024 budget amendment adding $950,000 for CSA expenditures and $600,000 from the 1% Sales & Use Tax for School Capital Projects, and on the proposed FY2024-2025 budget. Action will be taken on the amendment. The board will also discuss new business including an E-Ticket Ordinance, an ARPA request, and old business on the high school cell tower and budget.
- Public hearing on FY2024 budget amendment: $950,000 for CSA expenditures and $600,000 from 1% Sales & Use Tax for School Capital Projects
- Public hearing on proposed FY2024-2025 Budget
- Proclamation for Ruritan Awareness Month, May 2024
- Discussion of E-Ticket Ordinance
- ARPA request for Building Inspector, PSA Pump Replacement, Unspent Funds
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the health insurance renewal and the FY2024-2025 budget. They will also review an environmental record for the Business Development Center and hear from a community college representative. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and real estate matters.
- Health Insurance Renewal discussion
- FY2024-2025 Budget Discussion
- Environmental Review Record - Patrick County Business Development Center
- Presentation by Dr. Greg Hodges, Patrick & Henry Community College
- Closed meeting for personnel and real estate matters
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to receive reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and finance sectors. No new or old business items are listed for decision.
- Chamber Report by Rebecca Adcock
- Marketing Report by David Stanley
- Media Report by Kim Rakes
- Finance and Tourism Report by James Houchins and Grace Cooper
Economic Development Authority
The Patrick County Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and bank balances. New business includes discussing training travel for the director and a VaCorp insurance renewal proposal. The board will also consider façade grants for a pizzeria and a sports bar.
- Façade Grant – Pizzeria
- Façade Grant – Sports Bar
- Training & Travel for Economic Development Director
- VaCorp FY25 Insurance Renewal Proposal
- Commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
Community Policy & Management Team
The Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) is meeting to approve minutes, review expenditure and reimbursement reports, and discuss updates on the CSA Coordinator position. The team will enter a closed session to discuss specific FAPT cases, utilization management, and new foster care cases, then return to open session to approve funding recommendations.
- Approval of March 20, 2024 minutes
- Expenditures/CSA Pool Reimbursement Report
- Promoting Safe and Stable Families (866) Report
- Closed session for FAPT cases and foster care funding
- Approve funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases
Public Service Authority
The Public Service Authority will discuss financial reports and budget details for the third quarter of FY 2023-24. The board will also receive updates on waterworks permits, delinquent accounts, and a utility agreement with the Town of Stuart.
- Third Quarter FY 2023-24 Usage & Revenue Summary
- Third Quarter FY 2023-24 Budget
- Virginia Department of Health, ODW Waterworks Operation Permit update
- Utility Agreement between the Town of Stuart and PCPSA
- Sewer Service Availability Report
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review the FY2024-2025 budget presentation and consider scheduling a public hearing for May 13, 2024. They will also discuss a health insurance renewal and a FY2024 CSA budget amendment greater than 1%, with a public hearing proposed for the same date. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and real estate matters.
- Health insurance renewal presentation by Sam Irby, Innovative Insurance Group
- FY2024 CSA budget amendment greater than 1% – schedule public hearing for May 13, 2024
- FY2024-2025 budget presentation
- FY2024-2025 budget – schedule public hearing for May 13, 2024
- Closed meeting for personnel and real estate matters
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
The commission will review a proposed solar ordinance revision presented by Darla Odom of the Berkley Group. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous work sessions.
- Solar Ordinance Revision discussion
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed cellular phone tower at Patrick County High School, with action to be taken at the meeting. The board will also consider routine approvals, several new business items including contracts and resolutions, and a closed session for personnel and real estate matters.
- Public hearing and action on proposed Patrick County High School Cellular Phone Tower
- Contract award for RFP #2024-11000-01 Opioid Misuse Needs Assessment
- Resolution on Virginia Fire Services Board Fire & EMS System Study
- Designation of Rural Rustic Road for Long Branch Road and letter of support for Route 58/Spring Road Intersection
- Broadband update from Appalachian Power and RiverStreet Networks
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Parks & Recreation
The Recreation Committee will meet to elect officers and review its by-laws. The body will discuss athletics updates, movie dates for 'Movies In the Park,' and mowing cycles. Members are tasked with preparing 2 and 4-year goals for a June 3rd meeting.
- Election of Officers
- Review of By-Laws
- Basketball season review and T-Ball/Softball preview
- Movies In the Park dates and suggestions
- Mowing cycle for Dan River and Mt. Top
Economic Development Authority
The Patrick County Economic Development Authority will review financial reports, approve recent minutes, and discuss changing future meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. New business includes reviewing façade grant applications for Pickle & Ash and Christopher Corbett Office, as well as discussing The Oaks RV Resort project. An executive session is scheduled to address commercial real estate in the Peter’s Creek District.
- Façade grant review for Pickle & Ash and Christopher Corbett Office
- Discussion of changing subsequent meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Finance report approval including bank balances and transaction signatory updates
- Executive session on commercial real estate in the Peter’s Creek District
- Review of incentive request forms and enterprise zone maps
Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to receive reports on marketing, media, and finance. The body is scheduled to review four sponsorship applications under new business.
- Review of four sponsorship applications
Community Policy & Management Team
The Patrick County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet to review expenditure reports for the Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) pool, discuss quality improvement plans, and consider appointments to the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT). The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss specific cases, followed by approval of funding recommendations.
- Review of CSA Pool Reimbursement Report and Promoting Safe and Stable Families (866) Report
- Creation of subcommittees to monitor expenditures, develop an extended absence plan for the CSA Coordinator, and revise CPMT policies
- Removal of Kim Reynolds as CSB FAPT Alternate and appointment of Lisa Corns
- Addition of Kim Kendrick as an additional PC Schools representative to FAPT
- Closed session per Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(15) for discussion of FAPT cases and foster care funding
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding a strategic planning retreat, facilitated by Stephanie Davis, to discuss and set county priorities. The agenda includes exercises, breaks, and meals, with no specific decisions or proposals listed. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 5:00 PM.
- Strategic planning exercises led by facilitator Stephanie Davis
- Light breakfast and coffee at 8:30 AM
- Lunch at 11:45 AM
- Multiple breaks and exercises throughout the day
- Adjournment at 5:00 PM
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
The Patrick County Planning Commission Sub-Committee is holding a work session. The meeting is dedicated to the review of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Review of the Comprehensive Plan
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority of Patrick County is meeting to approve its agenda and then enter an executive session to discuss commercial real estate in the Peter's Creek District. The executive session is the only substantive item on the agenda, and no decisions or votes are scheduled for open session.
- Executive session for discussion of commercial real estate in Peter's Creek District (Section 2.2-3711(A))
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting with two public hearings: one on VDOT's proposed Six-Year Highway Plan and construction budget, and another on the Fairy Stone Solar Siting Agreement, with action to be taken. The board will also consider new business items including a dam safety grant, an ARPA request, scheduling a public hearing for a cellular tower, and setting the real estate tax rate. Old business and a public comment period are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on VDOT Six-Year Highway Plan (2024/25-2029/30) and construction budget
- Public hearing and action on Fairy Stone Solar Siting Agreement
- 2024 Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund grant request
- ARPA funding request from Finance Officer
- Set real estate tax rate not to exceed $0.73 per $100 assessed value for FY 2024/25
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session that includes a financial analysis presentation by Davenport & Company. Following new business, the board will enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel and real estate matters, as allowed by Virginia law. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or votes on specific ordinances or contracts listed.
- Financial analysis presentation by Kyle Laux of Davenport & Company
- Closed meeting for personnel matters under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1)
- Closed meeting for real estate matters under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(3)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority of Patrick County will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss old and new business. Key items include an update on the Mobile Health Care Unit and a performance agreement with Apex Mills-Insights Textiles. The board will also make committee appointments and hold an executive session to discuss commercial real estate in the Mayo River and Blue Ridge districts.
- Performance Agreement – Apex Mills-Insights Textiles
- Mobile Health Care Unit Update
- Committee Appointments
- Executive session on commercial real estate in Mayo River District and Blue Ridge District
- Finance report with bank balances as of February 21, 2024
Community Policy & Management Team
The Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing reports, and appointing a new FAPT representative. They will also discuss new business items such as filling the vacant CSA Coordinator role, establishing workgroups for a Quality Improvement Plan, and approving funding requests. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss specific cases, followed by approval of funding recommendations.
- Appointment of Brad Haynes as PCDSS FAPT Representative
- Approval of Supplemental Funding Request
- Administrative Budget Request
- CSA Monthly Pool Reimbursement Request Report
- Closed session for discussion of FAPT cases and new foster care cases
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is conducting public hearings to review two development proposals. The body will decide whether to recommend these items to the Patrick County Board of Supervisors.
- Public hearing for Milestone Towers to locate a cell tower at Patrick County High School
- Public hearing for the Moscato Solar, LLC Comprehensive Plan Conformance Review Application
Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to receive reports from the Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Finance departments. The body will also address old business regarding a revised sponsorship application for the PCMA.
- PCMA Revised Sponsorship Application
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority of Patrick County is meeting to handle routine approvals, hear reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a presentation from Rural Economic Development Consultants and a performance agreement with Apex Mills-Insights Textiles. The meeting also includes an executive session on real estate.
- Performance Agreement – Apex Mills-Insights Textiles
- Rural Economic Development Consultants Presentation
- Mobile Health Care Unit Update
- Conflict of Interest Forms/Training
- FOIA Training
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting, including approving minutes, bills, and appropriations. New business includes scheduling public hearings for the Fairy Stone Solar Siting Agreement and the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan, plus a performance agreement for Apex Mills. The board will also consider funding for the Meadows of Dan Fire Department and enter a closed meeting for personnel, real estate, and legal matters.
- Audit report by Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
- Schedule public hearing for VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan on March 11, 2024
- Schedule public hearing for Fairy Stone Solar Siting Agreement on February 26, 2024
- Apex Mills Insights Textiles Performance Agreement
- Request for funding for Meadows of Dan Fire Department
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Authority
The authority will review financial reports and bank balances. The agenda includes updates on asbestos abatement at the Business Development Center and a discussion of various economic incentives.
- Business Development Center Asbestos Abatement update
- Machine & Tools Tax Incentive discussion
- Audit review
- Executive Session regarding Real Estate
Public Service Authority
The Public Service Authority will review financial reports, budget, and usage summaries for the second quarter of FY 2023-24. The board will also discuss waterworks permits, delinquent accounts, and a utility agreement with the Town of Stuart.
- Second Quarter FY 2023-24 Budget and Revenue Summary
- Virginia Department of Health ODW Waterworks Operation Permit
- Utility Agreement between the Town of Stuart and PCPSA
- Sewer Service Availability Report
- Delinquent Accounts and Lien updates
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session that includes FOIA training by the County Attorney, an update from the Parks & Recreation Director, and reports from the administrator and supervisors. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel appointments to several boards and legal matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- FOIA training led by County Attorney
- Parks & Recreation Director update
- Closed session: DSS Peter's Creek appointment (term expires Dec 2027)
- Closed session: DSS Smith River appointment (term expires Dec 2026)
- Closed session: Planning Commission Peter's Creek appointment (term expires Jan 2028)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The Tourism Advisory Council will receive reports on marketing, media, and finance. The body is scheduled to discuss new sponsorship applications under new business.
- Review of new sponsorship applications
- Public comment from PCMA and Dominion Valley representatives
Planning Commission
The Patrick County Planning Commission is meeting to elect new officers and review two specific project items. The agenda includes a tower for Patrick County High School and a comprehensive plan conformity review.
- Election of new officers
- Milestone Towers tower for Patrick County High School
- Energix Moscato Comprehensive Plan Conformity Review