Patrick County public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority will hold an executive session to consider a commercial real estate matter in the Blue Ridge District referenced as Section 2.2-3711(A). The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, agenda approval, public comment, and adjournment.

• Executive session: Commercial Real Estate located in Blue Ridge District – Section 2.2-3711(A)

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda unanimously. It then entered a closed session to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was reconvened and adjourned, with no decisions or approvals recorded regarding the real‑estate matter.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting and adjourned (unanimous)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Patrick County Community Policy & Management Team will consider and vote on several items, including funding approvals and board appointments. The team will vote to approve funding recommended by the Foster Care Assistance Program Team (FAPT) and to fund new foster care maintenance and Individualized Education Program (IEP) cases. Members will also vote to name Zoe Green as the FAPT alternate, replacing Amber Duncan. Additional agenda topics include contract updates, workgroup planning for local policy updates, and a discussion of the statewide OKTA Verify rollout for school and child services staff.

• Approve funding per FAPT recommendation
• Approve funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases
• Vote to appoint Zoe Green as FAPT alternate (replacing Amber Duncan)
• Contracts update (no contracts this month)
• OKTA Verify statewide rollout beginning November 30

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It will also conduct a review of the county’s Comprehensive Plan. A public comment period is provided before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve meeting minutes from November 18, 2025
• Review Comprehensive Plan
• Public comment period

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. No new business or substantive decisions were made; members discussed the Comprehensive Plan review process and assigned outreach tasks. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, and routine bills and claims. A public hearing will address a proposed FY26 budget amendment that adds $1,209,310 in revenue and expenditures, primarily from a 1% additional retail sales and use tax. The meeting also includes discussion of FY27 budget preparation, library and bookmobile updates, and a storm‑water‑sewer vulnerability assessment grant application. Additional reports cover parks, broadband, and other county projects.

• Proposed FY26 budget amendment adding $1,209,310 via a 1% additional retail sales & use tax
• Discussion of FY27 budget preparation
• Stormwater‑Sewer Vulnerability Assessment Grant Application – Letter of Commitment
• Library and Bookmobile update presented by Melissa Chapman
• Broadband updates from RiverStreet Networks and Appalachian Power

The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It also approved the November 17, 2025 minutes unanimously. The bills, claims and appropriations were amended to include a $20,617.99 bill to Enterprise Fleet and were approved by a 4‑1 vote.

• Agenda approved unanimously (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• November 17, 2025 minutes approved unanimously (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Amended bills, claims and appropriations approved 4‑1 (ayes: Kendrick, Perry, Overby, Wood; nay: Marshall) – includes $20,617.99 Enterprise Fleet bill

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to receive reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and finance sectors. The body will review sponsorship applications and discuss bylaws and a retreat date.

• Review of sponsorship applications
• Discussion of TAC Bylaws
• Determination of date for retreat

The Tourism Advisory Council approved five grant payments totaling $19,830 for the Beach Music Festival, Dominion Valley Memorial Weekend singing, First Friday Summer Jam series, Star Theatre Spring series, and the Songwriter Circle Series. All motions passed with unanimous yes votes and no oppositions. The council also agreed to hold its retreat on January 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm.

• Approved $5,430 for the annual Beach Music Festival (June 11‑13, 2026) – Yes votes: Bessie Weber (virtual), Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill (virtual), Chris Prutting; No: none; Abstaining: Wayne Kirkpatrick
• Approved $5,000 for Dominion Valley Events Memorial Weekend Singing (May 22‑24, 2026) – Yes votes: Bessie Weber (virtual), Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Chris Prutting, Mary Dellenback Hill (virtual); No: none; Abstaining: Jeanie Clark
• Approved $3,400 for One Family Production First Friday Summer Jam Series (May 1, June 5, August 7, 2026) – Yes votes: Bessie Weber (virtual), Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill (virtual); No: none; Abstaining: Chris Prutting
• Approved $5,000 for One Family Production Star Theatre Spring 2026 series (Jan‑May 2026) – Yes votes: Bessie Weber (virtual), Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill (virtual); No: none; Abstaining: Chris Prutting
• Approved $1,000 for Patrick County Music Association Songwriter Circle Series Part 5 – Yes votes: Bessie Weber (virtual), Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill (virtual); No: none
• Agreed to schedule the TAC retreat for January 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will discuss funding for a pipeline study and a Tobacco Commission grant.

• Pipeline Study Funding
• Tobacco Commission Grant
• Business Funding Opportunity
• APCO Stuart Area Improvements Project
• Joint Meeting with Patrick County Public Service Authority

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the October 22 and November 12 minutes, and the financial report. A closed meeting was held to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District. The board then unanimously voted to hold a special called meeting on Dec 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to continue that discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Held closed meeting on commercial real estate (unanimous)
• Scheduled special called meeting Dec 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Community Policy & Management Team will vote on funding recommendations from the Family Assessment and Planning Team, including allocations for foster care maintenance and IEP cases. They will also consider contract approvals, naming a new private‑provider FAPT member, and forming workgroups for a local policy update. Additional items include feedback on VCL log‑in needs and reminders about Office of Children’s Services (OCS) reporting requirements.

• Approve funding per FAPT recommendation (Item XII)
• Approve funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases (Item XIII)
• Review and approve contracts (New Business a)
• Name new FAPT member for private provider (New Business b)
• Establish workgroups for Local Policy Update (New Business d)

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The Patrick County Department of Social Services Advisory Board will hear a Director's Report covering a status update and upcoming meeting dates for 2025 and 2026. The report also includes an update on foster care and adoption from Supervisor Lester Harrell. The meeting includes a public comment period, board comments, and sets the next meeting date for January 20, 2026.

• Director's status report
• Announcement of meeting dates for 2025‑2026
• Foster care and adoption update from Lester Harrell
• Public comment period
• Advisory Board comments

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will receive an update on the Solar Ordinance. It will also set a calendar for a comprehensive update of that ordinance. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes and a public comment period.

• Update on Solar Ordinance
• Setting calendar for Comprehensive Update
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 21, 2025

The Patrick County Planning Commission met on November 18, 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting. The Commission discussed the Solar Ordinance, noting that the Board of Supervisors is awaiting legal clarification from the County Attorney before proceeding. The Commission also established a calendar for working on the Comprehensive Plan, assigning sections to various members and staff, but took no substantive decisions beyond these procedural approvals.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed Solar Ordinance status; awaiting legal clarification from County Attorney
• Established calendar for Comprehensive Plan work, assigning sections to members and staff

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed codification ordinance. The Board is also scheduling a December hearing to amend the FY26 budget by $1,209,310.00. Other discussions include engineering services for Ararat River Watershed Dams and facility project bid awards.

• Public hearing on proposed codification ordinance
• Proposed FY26 budget amendment of $1,209,310.00 for PCPS Capital Improvements and grants
• Annual renewal of Professional Engineering Services Term Contract for Ararat River Watershed Dams with Schnabel Engineering
• Facility Projects Bid Awards
• PCS Opioid Recovery Court and Parks & Recreation overview

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, adding a Burn Ban discussion to New Business. They also approved the October 20 and October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. Finally, the Board approved the presented bills, claims, and appropriations.

• Approved agenda as amended to include Burn Ban discussion (5-0)
• Approved October 20 and October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims and appropriations as presented (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will review three old‑business items: revisiting the MOD mural, discussing and scheduling a board retreat, and revising the council's bylaws. No new business is listed. The meeting also includes chamber, marketing, media, and finance reports.

• Old Business – Revisit MOD Mural
• Old Business – Discuss / Schedule Board Retreat
• Old Business – TAC Bylaws Revision Discussion
• Chamber Report – Rebecca Adcock
• Finance, Tourism Report – James Houchins and Grace Cooper

The council approved the meeting minutes unanimously. Members voted to change the word “seal” to “logo” in the bylaws. The Conflict of Interest forms were set to be returned by November 20. The meeting was adjourned until December 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (Yes: Bessie Weber, Jeanie Clark, Kurt Bozenmayer, Brian Alley; No: none)
• Replaced the word “seal” with “logo” in the bylaws (unanimous decision)
• Set Conflict of Interest form due date as November 20 (decision)
• Adjourned meeting until December 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (Yes: Jeanie Clark, Kurt Bozenmayer, Bessie Weber, Brian Alley; No: none)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to conduct new business regarding the Clay & Twig Façade Grant. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Clay & Twig Façade Grant

The Authority approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. No public comment was received. A facade‑renovation grant application from Clay & Twig was discussed, and the Authority asked the applicant to submit a revised cost breakdown focused on the building’s facade and to provide receipts after work is completed before reconsideration. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Requested revised grant application specifying facade costs (no vote recorded)
• Encouraged applicant to return with receipts after renovations for reconsideration (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting by general consent (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Patrick County Recreation Committee will review reports on activity funds, basketball registration for grades 4‑5, and the adult volleyball league. They will also discuss the community closet for recreation sports and receive park reports. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda focuses on status updates and program information.

• Activity Funds Report
• Status of Grades 4-5 Basketball registration
• Adult Volleyball League
• Community Closet for Recreation Sports
• Parks Reports

The committee reviewed old business items such as the September minutes, football program status, and parks reports. New business items included activity funds, basketball registration, adult volleyball league, and a community closet for recreation sports. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will present its FY26 first‑quarter financial reports, including usage, revenue, water and sewer account details, and the FY26 budget. The board will discuss operational and maintenance updates, new service updates, and review the FY26 water and sewer rates. Additional items include a permit update from the Virginia Department of Health and delinquent account and lien information.

• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 19, 2025
• Financial Reports – FY26 1st Quarter (usage & revenue, water & sewer account detail, budget)
• PCPSA Rates Review FY26
• Virginia Department of Health ODW – PCPSA Waterworks Operation Permit

The board unanimously approved an agenda amendment to add a joint meeting with the EDA in January 2026. The board also unanimously approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. Directors moved to approve the amended Fire Hydrant Use, Inspection, and Maintenance Policy, which was seconded, though the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The county administrator approved funding of $85 per hydrant for inspection tasks, to be paid from the FY26 Emergency Management Services budget.

• Approved agenda amendment adding “Discussion of joint meeting with the EDA in January 2026” (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to approve amended Fire Hydrant Use, Inspection, and Maintenance Policy was made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
• County administrator approved $85 per hydrant funding for inspection tasks (FY26 EMS budget)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting with the Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council on October 23, 2025 at the Community Room of Patrick & Henry Community College in Stuart, VA. The meeting included standard opening items and approval of the agenda. The new business item was a discussion with the Tourism Advisory Council about strategies, challenges, and recommendations. No old business was listed.

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Steve Marshall, seconded by Andrew Overby, with all four members voting aye. The board discussed tourism funding concerns and a request to appoint a new council member, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will approve the September 2025 meeting minutes. Council members will hold a joint discussion with the Board of Supervisors. They will also decide on meeting dates for November and December 2025.

• Joint discussion with the Board of Supervisors & Tourism Advisory Council
• Discuss meeting dates for November & December 2025

The Tourism Advisory Council approved an amendment to add the reappointment of Wayne Kirkpatrick to the agenda, with a unanimous yes vote. The council also agreed to continue the twice‑year marketing grant application process and to evaluate it after the cycle. A planning retreat for the council is to be scheduled for January or February. Budgets for each county department will be prepared for fiscal year 2026.

• Amended agenda adding Wayne Kirkpatrick reappointment approved (unanimous yes vote)
• Continue twice‑year marketing grant application process and evaluate at cycle end
• Schedule a council planning retreat for January or February (date to be set)
• Prepare 2026 department budgets for each county department
• James and Grace will review grant applications for completeness before council review
• Board of Supervisors requested a brief council presentation on future ideas
• Reserve fund may be considered as a resource for capital projects
• Discuss long‑term tourism plan and vision at upcoming meetings

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review meeting minutes, finance reports, and updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The board will discuss old business items like a retail analysis and pipeline study funding, and new business including a housing summit and the APCO Stuart Area Improvements Project.

• Review of September 24, 2025 Finance Report
• Review of October 22, 2025 Finance Report
• Discussion of Retail Analysis and Pipeline Study Funding
• Discussion of Housing Summit and Patrick Promise
• Executive Session for personnel and commercial real estate

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved its agenda, the minutes from August 27 and September 24, and the financial reports for September 24 and October 22. It also approved a schedule change that cancels the November meeting and moves the December meeting to December 10. A motion to hold a closed session on commercial real‑estate and personnel matters was approved, after which the meeting was reconvened.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved meeting schedule change: cancel November meeting, move December meeting to Dec 10 (unanimous)
• Approved closed meeting to discuss commercial real‑estate and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a WPPDC update and review the Comprehensive Update Calendar. The agenda contains no scheduled votes or public hearings.

• WPPDC update
• Review of Comprehensive Update Calendar

The Planning Commission unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda to include a Primland Resort presentation, approved the September 16 minutes, and then unanimously adjourned the meeting. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Amended agenda to include Primland Resort presentation – unanimously approved
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimously approved
• Adjourned meeting – unanimously approved

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will approve the meeting agenda, minutes from September, and routine bills and claims. A public hearing will be held on a proposal to sell County Parcel #4811-9-103. The Board will also hear comments on amending the FY 2025‑2026 budget with a $2,623,080.43 increase covering additional tax revenue, grants, and reserve use. Additional items include Appalachian Power survey permission, easements, and scheduling a codification ordinance hearing.

• Public hearing on sale of County Parcel #4811-9-103
• Public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment increasing total by $2,623,080.43
• Permission for Appalachian Power to survey attached parcels (Kevin Galecki)
• Appalachian Power easements (Bailey Mann)
• Schedule public hearing for proposed codification ordinance on November 17, 2025

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors met on October 20, 2025 at the Veteran's Memorial Building. The meeting opened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a statement on public participation. No motions, votes, or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will discuss a resolution and a memorandum of understanding for Patrick County EMS, plan a joint meeting with the Tourism Advisory Council, and review the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement. They will also approve the meeting agenda. The meeting is a special called session on September 29, 2025.

• Resolution – Patrick County EMS
• Memorandum of Understanding – Patrick County EMS
• Schedule joint meeting with the Tourism Advisory Council
• Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement – Manufacturers Settlement

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county’s participation in a nationwide opioid settlement totaling about $720 million. They also authorized Ambulance Services of Lexington to operate within the county and approved a 24/7 dispatch Memorandum of Understanding with the county E‑911. The board released previously budgeted grant funds and scheduled a joint meeting with the Tourism Advisory Council for October 23, 2025. A resolution requiring the new Emergency Services Coordinator to live in the county was rejected by a 2‑3 vote.

• Approved participation in opioid settlement (5‑0)
• Authorized Ambulance Services of Lexington to operate in Patrick County (5‑0)
• Approved MOU for 24/7 dispatch between Patrick County E‑911 and EMS (5‑0)
• Released previously budgeted grant funds (5‑0)
• Scheduled joint meeting with Tourism Advisory Council for Oct 23, 2025 (5‑0)
• Rejected residency requirement for Emergency Services Coordinator (2‑3)
• Approved agenda amendments to add new business (5‑0)
• Allowed remote participation for Mr. Kendrick (4‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will approve the agenda and the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a finance report covering bank balances and transactions as of September 24, 2025. The board will discuss several old‑business items, including a retail analysis, pipeline study funding, the Cockram Mill, and the county’s commitment to the EDA for SBD Center funding. New business includes a joint meeting with the Patrick County Public Service Authority and a possible meeting rescheduling.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance report on bank balances as of September 24, 2025
• County commitment to EDA for SBD Center funding
• Joint meeting with Patrick County Public Service Authority

The Authority approved the meeting agenda unanimously even though a quorum was not present. The August 27, 2025 meeting minutes could not be approved because there was no quorum. The financial report also could not be approved due to the lack of a quorum. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting is set for October 22, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• August 27 minutes not approved (no quorum)
• Financial report not approved (no quorum)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will review several new business items, including sponsorship applications, a long‑term tourism plan, the VA250 initiative, a grant for Fred Clifton Park renovation, and a welcome‑center marketing concept. The council will also revisit its by‑laws and discuss a board retreat. Minutes from the August 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Sponsorship applications
• Long term Tourism Plan
• VA250 initiative
• Fred Clifton Park Renovation Grant
• "Fall in Love with VA" Lambsburg Welcome Center

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved seven sponsorship and marketing funding items, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Votes were unanimous in favor, with a few members abstaining on several motions. The council also authorized sending the Muriel application for the MOD Marketed project and adjourned until the next meeting on October 16, 2025.

• Approved $3,000 MOD Pancake Days sponsorship (Yes: Bessie Weber, Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Chris Prutting)
• Authorized sending Muriel application for MOD Marketed (Yes: Bessie Weber, Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual, Chris Prutting, Brian Alley; No: none; Abstain: none)
• Approved $2,170.99 marketing for Doe Run Farm Sunflower Maze (Yes: Bessie Weber, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Chris Prutting, Kurt Bozenmayer)
• Approved $1,000 for Songwriters Circle Park 4 (Yes: Bessie Weber, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual, Chris Prutting; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Kurt Bozenmayer)
• Approved $2,941.84 marketing grant for PCMA Fall show series (Yes: Bessie Weber, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual, Chris Prutting; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Kurt Bozenmayer)
• Approved $2,000 for Apple Dumpling 5K (Yes: Bessie Weber, Kurt Bozenmayer, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual, Chris Prutting; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Wayne Kirkpatrick)
• Approved $3,000 Spooktacular sponsorship (Yes: Bessie Weber, Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Chris Prutting)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Patrick County Community Policy & Management Team will vote to approve funding recommended by the FAPT and to allocate resources for new foster care maintenance and IEP cases. The meeting also includes updates on contracts, workgroup activities for local policy updates, and announcements of upcoming events and virtual office hours.

• Approve funding per FAPT recommendation
• Approve funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases
• Contracts update – no new contracts, pending feedback from Grafton
• Workgroups for local policy update – first workgroup met 8/6/25, next on 8/27/25
• Upcoming Central Virginia Partnership on Youth event – Sept 12, 2025 (free with lunch)

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The advisory board will receive a status report from the department director. The report includes updates on SNAP and Medicaid program changes. A Kinship Month presentation will discuss kinship and foster care. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information sharing and public comment.

• Director’s status report
• Update on SNAP changes
• Update on Medicaid changes
• Kinship Month talk on kinship and foster care

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on two draft versions of a utility‑scale solar facility ordinance, presented by the Berkley Group and Ed Pool. The commission will also review a legal memorandum from County Attorney Christopher S. Dadak, Esq., and receive updates on a planning commission review request application and a revised WPPDC proposal sent to Clayton Kendrick.

• Review legal memorandum from County Attorney Christopher S. Dadak, Esq.
• Discuss and vote on Berkley Group draft of utility‑scale solar facility ordinance
• Discuss and vote on Ed Pool draft of utility‑scale solar facility ordinance
• Review updates on Patrick County Planning Commission Review Request Application
• WPPDC update: revised proposal received and sent to Clayton Kendrick

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes (with an amendment about the solar ordinance). It then approved sending the Ed Pool Solar Energy Facility Ordinance to the Board of Supervisors for public comment, approved a Review Request Application, and forwarded a $2,500 West Piedmont Planning District proposal to the Board. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with amendment on solar ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved sending Ed Pool Solar Energy Facility Ordinance to Board of Supervisors for public comment (Kurt Bozenmayer, Janet Rorrer, Michael Tatum, Ed Pool, Vance Agee – Yes)
• Approved Review Request Application as presented (Kurt Bozenmayer, Janet Rorrer, Michael Tatum, Ed Pool, Vance Agee – Yes)
• Approved forwarding West Piedmont Planning District $2,500 proposal to Board of Supervisors (Kurt Bozenmayer, Janet Rorrer, Michael Tatum, Ed Pool, Vance Agee – Yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a Virginia Department of Transportation request to discontinue a 0.06-mile segment of Route 694 (Dogwood Road) near Crossover Drive. The board will also review requests for fund reallocation, approve invoices for the Freehouse Meadows brewery project, and discuss broadband updates and tourism grants.

• VDOT public hearing to discontinue 0.06-mile segment of Dogwood Road (Route 694)
• Request to reallocate unspent Small Business Development Center funds
• Payment of invoices for Freehouse Meadows of Dan Brewery – Cockram Mill Complex
• Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement discussion
• Schedule public hearing to amend FY2025-2026 budget for October 20, 2025

The Board approved the agenda as amended to include a Patrick Springs Volunteer Fire Department capital request, with a unanimous vote. The August 11 and August 25 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. Finally, the bills, claims, and appropriations presented were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Patrick Springs Volunteer Fire Department capital request (unanimous)
• Approved August 11 and August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as presented (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Recreation Committee will discuss the status of the county park funding request and the soccer and football programs. The body will also review sport participation data from 2024-2025 and the RecDesk system.

• Status of County Park Funding Request
• 2024-2025 Recreation Sport Participation summary
• Status of Soccer Program
• Status of Football Program
• RecDesk

The September 8, 2025 Patrick County Recreation Committee meeting reviewed old business items such as the July 7 minutes, soccer program status, Movies in the Park, park reports, and the county park funding request. New business included a summary of 2024‑2025 recreation sport participation, the football program status, and the RecDesk update. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will discuss several ongoing projects and hold an executive session regarding commercial real estate and contracts.

• Commercial real estate in Peters Creek District
• Commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
• Pipeline study funding
• County commitment to EDA for SBD Center funding
• Joint meeting with Patrick County Public Service Authority

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the July 23 minutes, and the financial report. A motion to hold a closed session and a subsequent motion to reconvene were also carried unanimously. No substantive projects, contracts, or policy decisions were approved.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Authorized closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate, contracts, personnel (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session. The agenda includes a closed meeting to discuss personnel evaluations, a service agreement, and real estate regarding the Blue Ridge District.

• Personnel evaluation (closed meeting)
• Service agreement contract (closed meeting)
• Blue Ridge District real estate (closed meeting)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed executive session to discuss personnel evaluation, real‑property acquisition, and a public contract. After returning to open session, the Board unanimously approved a contract with Ambulance Services of Lexington, Inc. to transition the County’s paid EMS staff (Station 8) to management under Patrick County EMS by the end of the year. The meeting was then adjourned until September 8, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed executive session to discuss personnel, property acquisition, and contract (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Certified closed‑session discussion (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Ambulance Services of Lexington, Inc. to transition EMS staff (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until Sep 8, 2025 (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, receive a presentation on Transient Occupancy Tax, and transition to the biannual grant cycle. The meeting includes reports from the Chamber, Marketing, and Media, as well as officer elections and volunteer sign-ups for the Patrick County Fair.

• Approval of June & July 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Transient Occupancy Tax
• Transition to biannual grant cycle
• Officer elections
• Volunteers for PC Fair

The council elected Bessie Weber as president, Kurt Bozenmayer as vice‑president, and Jeanie Clark as secretary, each with unanimous support. The council also voted to adjourn the meeting and schedule the next regular meeting for September 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Elected Bessie Weber as president (unanimous)
• Elected Kurt Bozenmayer as vice‑president (unanimous)
• Elected Jeanie Clark as secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until September 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on draft ordinances for utility-scale solar facilities. The body will also discuss a proposal from the WPPDC for comprehensive plan assistance and establish a calendar for a comprehensive update.

• Vote on Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance (Berkley Group and Ed Pool drafts)
• WPPDC proposal for comprehensive plan assistance
• Comprehensive Update calendar
• Minor Subdivision Plat application form

The Planning Commission unanimously approved an agenda amendment and the July 15 minutes. A motion to rescind the previous table motion on the Solar Energy Facilities Ordinance was voted down (3‑yes, 4‑no). The commission also agreed to add a new Review Request Application form to the agenda and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment changing "Minor Subdivision Checklist" to "PCPC Review Request" (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to rescind previous table motion on Solar Energy Facilities Ordinance denied (3‑yes, 4‑no)
• Decided to add "Patrick County Planning Commission Review Request Application" to the agenda
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved unanimously

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority is holding an organizational meeting to elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary/Treasurer for FY26. The board will review financial reports for FY25 and the budget for FY26. Discussions will include waterworks operation permits and sewer service availability.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Review of FY25 and FY26 budgets
• PCPSA Rates Review FY26
• Virginia Department of Health, ODW Waterworks Operation Permit
• Sewer Service Availability Report

The Patrick County Public Service Authority elected Bobby Mangrum as Chairman, Terry Tilley as Vice‑Chairman, and Ruth Russell as Secretary/Treasurer, all by unanimous vote. The board approved an agenda amendment, the April 22 2025 minutes, and adopted the FY 2025‑26 quarterly meeting dates. An amended motion to obtain quotes for exercising and painting 61 fire hydrants, locating isolation valves, and mowing right‑of‑ways was also approved unanimously.

• Appointed Bobby Mangrum as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Terry Tilley as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Ruth Russell as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment adding water capital expansion projects list (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 Directors meeting schedule: Oct 28 2025, Jan 27 2026, Apr 28 2026, Jul 28 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved amended motion to obtain quotes for fire‑hydrant exercise, painting, valve location, and right‑of‑way mowing (unanimous)
• Voted to have Mr. Kendrick review County PSA Technician position with Board of Supervisors (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a budget amendment for Patrick County Public Schools and an increase to the Transient Occupancy Tax. The meeting also includes a hearing on updating the Russell Creek polling location ordinance.

• Proposed $931,101.31 budget increase for Patrick County Public Schools using carryover funds
• Proposed increase of Transient Occupancy Tax levy from 5% to 6%
• Public hearing on Redistricting Ordinance to approve Russell Creek polling location
• Discussion on asbestos abatement for the former True Value Building
• Review of South Mayo River Dam Removal - DWR

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda as presented, approved the July 14 and July 28, 2025 minutes, and approved the bills, claims, and appropriations for the General Fund. Each motion was made by Supervisor Steve Marshall, seconded by Supervisor Doug Perry, and carried unanimously with all five members voting aye and no nays.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Steve Marshall, seconded by Doug Perry) – unanimous aye (Marshall, Kendrick, Perry, Overby, Wood)
• Approved July 14 and July 28, 2025 minutes (motion by Steve Marshall, seconded by Doug Perry) – unanimous aye (Marshall, Kendrick, Perry, Overby, Wood)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations for General Fund (motion by Steve Marshall, seconded by Doug Perry) – unanimous aye (Marshall, Kendrick, Perry, Overby, Wood)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to discuss new business regarding sponsorship applications. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Review of sponsorship applications

The Tourism Advisory Council approved its agenda and two sponsorship applications: $20,000 for Front Porch Fest and $2,850 for the Meadows of Dan Folk Fair. Both motions passed with unanimous yes votes. The council set the next meeting for August 21, 2025, and formally adjourned the July 31 session.

• Agenda approved (yes: Wayne Kirkpatrick, Kurt Bozenmayer, Brian Alley, Chris Prutting, Mary Dellenback Hill; no: none)
• Approved $20,000 sponsorship for Front Porch Fest (yes: Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Brian Alley, Mary Dellenback Hill; no: none; abstain: Chris Prutting)
• Approved $2,850 sponsorship for Meadows of Dan Folk Fair (yes: Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Brian Alley, Mary Dellenback Hill, Chris Prutting; no: none)
• Scheduled next TAC meeting for August 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm
• Council adjourned the meeting (yes: Kurt Bozenmayer, Brian Alley, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Mary Dellenback Hill, Chris Prutting; no: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session. The agenda includes a closed meeting to discuss personnel evaluation planning and a service agreement contract.

• Closed meeting regarding Personnel Evaluation Planning
• Closed meeting regarding a Service Agreement contract

The Board approved the meeting agenda (3‑1). It entered a closed session to discuss personnel evaluation planning and a public contract, then reconvened in open session. The Board approved the drafted personnel evaluation form (4‑1) and adjourned until August 11, 2025 (unanimous).

• Approved meeting agenda (3-1)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel evaluation planning and a public contract (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Certified that only exempt matters were discussed in closed session (unanimous)
• Approved personnel evaluation form (4-1)
• Adjourned until August 11, 2025 (unanimous)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to assign workgroups for local policy updates and review contracts. The body will also discuss a request for the county to release $2,805,000 in CSA funds.

• Request for release of $2,805,000 in CSA funds from the County
• Contracting opportunity with Strategic Therapy Associates, Inc. for Evidence-Based BSFT
• Workgroup assignments for local policy updates including budget management and referral processes
• Review of FY2026 Administrative Budget Plan Funding (Memorandum #25-10)
• Review of Children’s Residential Facilities licenses, including The Lampstand expiration on 7/9/25

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will discuss several ongoing business funding and grant projects. The meeting includes executive sessions regarding commercial real estate in the Peters Creek and Blue Ridge Districts.

• Commercial real estate in Peters Creek District
• Commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
• Tobacco Commission Grant
• Enterprise Zone Incentives
• Aerial Machine & Tool

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the June 25 minutes, the July 15 joint minutes, and the July financial report. It also accepted the $3,300 bid from Interstate Sign Company to add slots to the Rich Creek Corporate Park sign and authorized the project to proceed. A motion to hold a closed meeting on commercial real‑estate matters was carried unanimously, and the meeting was reconvened after the closed session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 joint minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,300 bid from Interstate Sign Company for Corporate Park signage (unanimous)
• Moved to closed meeting on commercial real‑estate (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority is holding an organizational meeting to elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary/Treasurer for FY26. The board will review financial reports and the FY26 budget. Discussions will include water and sewer rates and operational updates.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Review of FY25 and FY26 budgets
• PCPSA Rates Review FY26
• Virginia Department of Health waterworks operation permit
• Updates on delinquent accounts and liens

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting with the EDA and discuss a proposal from WPPDC for comprehensive plan assistance. The body is scheduled to vote on a draft Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance.

• Vote on Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance (Berkley Group and Ed Pool drafts)
• Joint meeting with Economic Development Authority (EDA)
• Discussion of WPPDC proposal for comprehensive plan assistance

The commission approved the amended agenda, the meeting minutes, and then voted to table the Utility Solar Scale Ordinance decisions until a county attorney review is completed. The motion to table was carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:30 p.m.

• Amended agenda to move WPPDC proposal first under Old Business (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as modified (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 Business Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Utility Solar Scale Ordinance decisions pending county attorney review (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to conduct a joint discussion with the Planning Commission. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• Joint discussion with the Planning Commission

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda on a motion by Rodney Boyd, seconded by Rick Worley, even though a quorum was not present. No other actions were decided; the board discussed collaborative development ideas with the Planning Commission. Chairman Ron Haley adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried, no quorum)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance to authorize bonus payments. The board will also discuss school budget amendments, polling locations, and funding for Patrick Springs Park.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance authorizing payment of bonuses per §15.2-1508 of the Code of Virginia
• Certification of no objection for Election District Polling Locations
• Patrick County Public Schools budget amendment
• Patrick Springs Park funding request
• Department of Social Services and Child Services Act FY2026 Appropriations

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, including two amendments, approved the June 9 2025 minutes, and approved the bills, claims, and appropriations presented. All three motions passed unanimously (5‑0). No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Added appropriation for State bonuses to New Business (agenda amendment approved, 5‑0)
• Added County Administrator duties and performance to Closed Meeting (agenda amendment approved, 5‑0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5‑0)
• Approved June 9 2025 minutes as presented (5‑0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as presented (5‑0)

Parks & Recreation

The Recreation Committee will review the status of the soccer program and 501(c)3 documentation. Members will also discuss new gym equipment for the fitness room and updated rescheduling rules for coaches.

• Status of Soccer Program
• Status Update of 501(c)3 Documents
• New Gym Equipment for Fitness Room
• New Rescheduling Rule for Coaches
• Activity Funds Report

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will review reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and finance sectors. The body will discuss sponsorship applications and a potential transition to a twice-yearly grant cycle.

• Sponsorship applications
• Proposed transition to twice a year grant cycle

The council approved the May meeting minutes and the June meeting agenda. It unanimously approved five sponsorship payments totaling $22,850 for Dominion Valley Events and the Spring of Life Camp, each passing with all votes in favor. The council discussed bylaws and funding allocations but made no formal decisions on those items.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for Country Music Under the Stars (unanimous, Jeanie Clark abstained)
• Approved $1,000 marketing expense for Wayfest (unanimous, Jeanie Clark abstained)
• Approved $4,000 sponsorship for Annual Labor Day Event (unanimous, Jeanie Clark abstained)
• Approved $2,600 for Spring of Life Camp with t‑shirt restriction (unanimous)
• Approved $5,250 for Ararat Ruritans annual BBQ and Car Show (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will discuss business funding and insurance, and enter executive session regarding commercial real estate in the Peters Creek and Blue Ridge Districts.

• County commitment to EDA for SBD Center funding
• VAcorp Insurance
• Commercial real estate in Peters Creek District
• Commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
• Virginia Main Street Program

The Economic Development Authority approved several financial and real‑estate actions, including a land purchase and a grant application. It also voted to reallocate Small Business Development Center funds and extend a lease with an option to purchase. The Virginia Main Street Program was tabled, and the financial report was approved.

• Approved transfer of funds between investment accounts (unanimous)
• Approved request to Board of Supervisors to reallocate Small Business Development Center funds (unanimous)
• Approved application to Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission for two development studies (unanimous)
• Approved extension of lease with option to purchase for Ten Oaks (unanimous)
• Approved land purchase agreement with Manaj Thakkar for Martin Farm Road Property at $169,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $5,500 for retail analysis of Stuart and Meadows of Dan trade areas (unanimous)
• Tabled Virginia Main Street Program initiatives (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a draft ordinance for utility-scale solar facilities. The meeting also includes a joint session with the Economic Development Authority (EDA).

• Public hearing on (DRAFT) Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance
• Joint Meeting with EDA

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 20, 2025 minutes. It voted to hold a public hearing on the two proposed utility‑scale solar facility ordinances on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for two solar ordinances on Aug 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will meet to review funding for well water testing and a memorandum of understanding for a polling place facility. The Board also intends to schedule a public hearing for July 14, 2025, regarding a state statute compliance ordinance.

• Well Water Testing Funds
• Memorandum of Understanding for Polling Place Facility
• Scheduling of July 14, 2025 public hearing for state statute compliance ordinance

The Board unanimously approved allocating $2,800 from the Extension Agency's FY2025 unspent funds to carry forward to FY2026 for well water testing for county residents. They also adopted a Memorandum of Understanding with New Hope Community Church to serve as a polling place, and scheduled a public hearing for July 14, 2025 on an ordinance authorizing DSS employee bonuses. Several board appointments were made following a closed session.

• Approved $2,800 allocation for well water testing (unanimous)
• Adopted MOU with New Hope Community Church as polling place (unanimous)
• Scheduled July 14, 2025 public hearing on DSS bonus ordinance (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rebecca Adcock to Blue Ridge Library Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Hannah Vinova to Blue Ridge Library Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rodney Boyd to Economic Development Authority (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mary Dellenback Hill to Tourism Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Reappointed Brian Alley to Tourism Advisory Council (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review finance reports and discuss several business incentives. The body is scheduled to consider facade grant applications and property matters including Martin Farm Road.

• Façade Grant Applications
• Martin Farm Road Property
• Enterprise Zone Incentives
• Virginia Main Street Program
• Executive session regarding commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda, the April 23 minutes, and the financial report, each by unanimous vote. It also unanimously called a closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate and then reconvened the open session. The Authority did not approve the two façade grant applications submitted by Singh Brothers Investments, LLC. The next meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• April 23 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Financial report approved (unanimous)
• Closed meeting called (unanimous)
• Meeting reconvened (unanimous)
• Facade grant applications not approved (no motion)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review upcoming agenda items. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural with no substantive votes.

• 2027 General Real Estate Reassessment
• Circuit Court HVAC and Electrical System Upgrades
• Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
• Personal Property Tax Rate
• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget

The Board approved several contracts and tax changes, including awarding the 2027 property reassessment to Vision/Wampler‑Eanes (4‑1) and the jail HVAC replacement to Handy (unanimous). It also approved the circuit court electrical contract to Triangle Electric (3‑2) and the HVAC contract to Covenant Enterprises (unanimous). The Transient Occupancy Tax was raised to 6% (3‑2) while the personal property tax rate remained unchanged (unanimous).

• Award 2027 general property reassessment to Vision/Wampler‑Eanes (4‑1)
• Award Patrick County Jail HVAC replacement to Handy (unanimous)
• Award alternative jail HVAC to Vipperman if warranty not matched (unanimous)
• Award circuit court electrical contract to Triangle Electric (3‑2)
• Award circuit court HVAC replacement to Covenant Enterprises (unanimous)
• Increase Transient Occupancy Tax from 5% to 6% (3‑2)
• Leave personal property tax rate unchanged (unanimous)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss Children's Services Act (CSA) reimbursement reports and updated state definitions for mandate types. The body will also meet in a closed session to review specific FAPT and foster care cases before approving funding recommendations.

• Review of April 2025 CSA Pool Reimbursement Report showing $74,595.31 in net total expenditures
• Discussion of OCS Memo #25-06 regarding updated CSA Mandate Type definitions effective July 1, 2025
• Review of OCS Memo #25-07 concerning CSA local allocation and supplemental processes
• Discussion of FY26 Private Day State Reimbursement Rates
• Approval of funding for FAPT and new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases

The Community Policy & Management Team approved the meeting agenda and the April 16, 2025 minutes. The board also approved funding recommended by the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT). Additionally, funding was approved for new foster care maintenance and Individualized Education Program (IEP) cases.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes
• Approved funding per FAPT recommendation
• Approved funding for new foster care maintenance/IEP cases

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will review a draft ordinance for utility-scale solar facilities. The commission will also discuss a possible vacant building ordinance and hear from the West Piedmont Planning District.

• Draft Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance
• Discussion of possible vacant building ordinance
• Presentation by West Piedmont Planning District

The commission unanimously approved the agenda amendment and the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to review and possibly revise the Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance for the June meeting and schedule a public hearing in July. Members agreed to recommend a vacant‑building ordinance to the Board of Supervisors and to arrange a joint meeting with Economic Development in the fall.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Will review/revise Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance for June meeting and schedule July public hearing
• Recommended bringing a vacant building ordinance to the Board of Supervisors
• Will coordinate a joint meeting with Economic Development in the fall
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to receive reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and finance departments. No new or old business items are scheduled 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

The Tourism Advisory Council voted to approve the April meeting minutes after correcting the Foothills of BR Recreation Plan reference. The motion passed unanimously. The council also voted to adjourn until the next meeting on June 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April meeting minutes with corrections (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting until June 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public comment period, then take up new business including a facilities update, the 2027 general real estate reassessment, and the economic development strategic plan. Old business includes discussions on the transient occupancy tax rate, personal property tax rate, and the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel matters related to the Public Service Authority – Blue Ridge and Dan River Alcohol Safety Action Program. The session will also include a proclamation recognizing EMS Week (May 18-24, 2025) and approval of meeting minutes and bills.

• Proclamation: EMS Week, May 18-24, 2025
• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• 2027 General Real Estate Reassessment
• Transient Occupancy Tax Rate discussion
• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget consideration

The Board of Supervisors approved an amended agenda that postpones the 2027 real‑estate reassessment discussion and adds Circuit Court HVAC and electrical upgrades. They adopted a proclamation designating May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The April 14 and April 28, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. Finally, the Board approved the bills, claims and appropriations presented.

• Amended agenda approved unanimously (5‑0) – postponement of 2027 reassessment and addition of HVAC upgrades
• Emergency Medical Services Week proclamation adopted unanimously (5‑0)
• April 14 and April 28, 2025 minutes approved 4‑1 (Marshall abstained)
• Bills, claims and appropriations approved unanimously (5‑0)

Parks & Recreation

The Patrick County Recreation Committee will review minutes from March and receive updates on spring sports, 501(c)(3) documents, Movies in the Park, and parks reports. Under new business, they will discuss the activity funds report, construction of a disc golf course, purchase of a new lawnmower, and status of 2025 soccer sign-ups. No votes or decisions are explicitly listed on the agenda.

• Status update on 501(c)(3) nonprofit documents
• Discussion of Movies in the Park program
• Construction of a disc golf course
• Purchase of a new lawnmower
• Status of 2025 soccer sign-ups

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on proposed comprehensive plan policies for solar facilities and the FY2025-2026 county budget. The budget proposes increasing the personal property tax rate from $1.71 to $1.87 per $100 and the transient occupancy tax from 5% to 7%. Total estimated revenues and expenditures are $76,926,541. The board will also discuss a Fire and EMS study and hold a closed meeting for personnel, contract, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing on comprehensive plan policies for solar facilities as recommended by the Planning Commission
• Public hearing on proposed FY2025-2026 county budget (total $76,926,541) with personal property tax rate increase to $1.87 and transient occupancy tax increase to 7%
• Presentation from Virginia Department of Fire Programs on a Fire and EMS Study
• Closed meeting under state code for personnel matters (Public Service Authority and ASAP board appointments), contract matters, and real estate matters
• Budget discussion scheduled as old business

The Board approved the amended agenda with a 5‑0 vote. It then entered a closed session to discuss personnel, contract and property matters, also by a 5‑0 vote. The Board returned to open session unanimously and certified the closed session, with one member voting no. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment (5‑0)
• Entered closed session on personnel, contract and property matters (5‑0)
• Returned to open session (5‑0)
• Certified closed‑session compliance (4‑1; Marshall voted no)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will hold an executive session to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District and specific contracts.

• Executive session on commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
• Executive session regarding contracts
• Discussion of Corporate Park Signage
• Updates on Virginia Main Street Program and Strategic Plan

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda, the March 26 minutes, and the financial report, each by unanimous vote. It adopted the revised Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2025‑2026. The board entered a closed session to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District and then reconvened, confirming only those items were covered.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• March 26 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Financial report approved (unanimous)
• Strategic Plan for FY 2025‑2026 adopted (unanimous)
• Closed meeting called to discuss Blue Ridge District real estate (unanimous)
• Meeting reconvened, confirming only closed‑session items were discussed (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will hold its quarterly business meeting to review financial reports for FY25 and a proposed FY26 budget. A key discussion item is a review of PCPSA rates and a potential rate increase for FY26. The board will also receive updates on the Virginia Department of Health operation permit, delinquent accounts and liens, and sewer service availability.

• Proposed FY26 budget review
• PCPSA rates review and potential rate increase for FY26
• Virginia Department of Health operation permit update
• Delinquent accounts and lien updates
• Sewer service availability report

The board approved an amendment to the agenda and ratified the February 25, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It adopted the Cross Connection Control Plan by majority vote and accepted a VACorp insurance proposal unanimously. A resolution to join the Virginia Association of Counties Group Self‑Insurance Risk Pool was approved by majority vote. Finally, the directors unanimously authorized filing warrant‑in‑debt actions against moved accounts with unpaid water or sewer fees.

• Agenda amendment approved unanimously (motion by Eutsler, seconded by Tilley)
• February 25, 2025 minutes approved unanimously (motion by Eutsler, seconded by Smith)
• Cross Connection Control Plan adopted by majority vote on 1/21/25
• VACorp insurance proposal accepted unanimously on 1/21/25
• Resolution to join VA Counties Group Self‑Insurance Risk Pool approved by majority vote on 2/25/25
• Unanimous vote to file warrant‑in‑debt claims against moved accounts on 1/21/25

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting to approve March 2025 minutes, receive reports from the Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Finance/Tourism departments, and conduct new business including reviewing new sponsorship applications and scheduling June and July meeting dates. Old business includes a discussion about a retreat. The meeting is procedural with no votes on ordinances or budget items.

• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes and agenda
• Chamber Report by Rebecca Adcock
• Marketing Report by David Stanley
• New Business: review of new sponsorship applications
• Old Business: discuss a retreat

The Tourism Advisory Council approved a $7,500 sponsorship for the Reynolds Homestead Bushels and Barrels Event and a $6,000 sponsorship for the Red Bank Ruritans Kibler Valley RiverRun. The council also decided there will be no July meeting and postponed the June 1 retreat. The meeting was adjourned until May 15, 2025.

• Approved $7,500 sponsorship for Reynolds Homestead Bushels and Barrels Event (unanimous yes votes, Chris Prutting absent)
• Approved $6,000 sponsorship for Red Bank Ruritans Kibler Valley RiverRun (unanimous yes votes, Chris Prutting absent)
• Decided there will be no July meeting (no vote recorded)
• Postponed the June 1 retreat (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting until May 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm (unanimous yes votes, Chris Prutting absent)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Patrick County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) is meeting to discuss new OCS memos on private day rate caps (OCS Memo #25-04) and a change in CSA financial reporting location (OCS Memo #25-05). The team will also review March 2025 expenditure reports showing $218,146.51 in net CSA pool expenditures, and consider approval of funding for new foster care maintenance and IEP cases. A closed session is planned to discuss individual FAPT cases and utilization management.

• Discussion of OCS Memo #25-04 establishing private day rate caps for FY2026 (see attached per-diem list).
• Review of CSA Monthly Pool Reimbursement Report for March 2025: net expenditures of $218,146.51 ($167,910.36 state match).
• Approval of funding per FAPT recommendations and for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases.
• OCS Memo #25-05 on relocating CSA financial reporting location.
• Monthly broadcast of current, expiring, and provisional license reports.

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will consider amendments to its by-laws and review a draft utility-scale solar facility ordinance. The board will also hear a presentation from the Berkley Group and/or WPPDC.

• Proposed amendments to the Planning Commission by-laws
• Draft Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance
• Presentation by Berkley Group and/or WPPDC

The commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and adopted by‑law amendments to the quorum, majority vote, creation date and meeting location. It voted unanimously to defer approval of the Patrick County Solar Facility Ordinance draft until the May 20 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted amendment to quorum and majority vote in By‑Laws (unanimous)
• Accepted amendment to date of creation and meeting location in By‑Laws (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of Solar Facility Ordinance Draft to May meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the relocation of the Russell Creek voting precinct. The board will also receive broadband updates from several providers and discuss the county budget.

• Public hearing on moving Russell Creek voting precinct from 1808 Ayers Orchard Road to New Hope Community Church at 1863 Clark House Farm Road
• Formal termination of Fairy Stone Solar Siting Agreement
• Budget discussion
• Broadband updates from DHCD, Appalachian Electric Power, RiverStreet Networks, and Charter Communications
• Capital improvement requests from Patrick Henry Volunteer Fire Department and CCDF Volunteer Rescue Squad

The Board first entered a closed session to discuss exempt personnel matters, then reconvened in open session. The agenda, the March 10 and March 24 minutes, and the bills, claims and appropriations were each approved unanimously.

• Moved to closed session to discuss exempt personnel matters (unanimous)
• Moved to reconvene open session (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 10 and March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims and appropriations as presented (unanimous)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will review expenditure reports, vote on personnel changes for FAPT representatives, and enter closed session to discuss individual cases. They will also consider SEC Policy Revisions open for public comment through May 20, 2025, and approve funding for new foster care and IEP cases. A joint meeting with FAPT follows.

• Remove Ms. D. Scott as second FAPT rep for schools and add her as alternate (no action needed)
• Remove Ms. Tambrey Owens and add Ms. Tanika Woods as FAPT alternate for CSU
• Remove Ms. Missy Valley and add Ms. Karen Southerland as FAPT rep for DSS
• SEC Policy Revisions open for public comment through 05/20/25
• Approve funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and provide updates on the Cockram Mill and West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will also discuss the Virginia Main Street Program and a strategic plan. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contracts and commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District.

• Update on Cockram Mill
• Discussion of Virginia Main Street Program
• Review of Strategic Plan
• Executive session regarding commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
• Executive session regarding contracts

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda, minutes, and financial report, and expressed support for staff pursuing the Virginia Main Street program focused on Stuart's historic districts. The Authority also scheduled facade grant check presentations for April 10 and discussed the Strategic Plan, with a revised draft to be voted on at the next meeting. No formal action was taken on the Strategic Plan or the Main Street program, which remain proposals.

• Approved meeting agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Set facade grant check presentations for April 10 at 10:30am
• Expressed support for pursuing Virginia Main Street program (no formal vote)
• Discussed Strategic Plan; revised draft to be presented for vote at next meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors holds a work session including a closed meeting for personnel and contract matters. New business features a health insurance update from Innovative Solutions and a budget presentation from the Patrick County Public Schools superintendent. Old business continues budget discussions.

• Health insurance update by Sam Irby of Innovative Solutions
• Budget presentation by Superintendent Jason Wood of Patrick County Public Schools
• Budget discussion under old business
• Closed meeting for personnel matters (Public Service Authority – Blue Ridge, Dan River ASAP – At-Large)
• Closed meeting for contract matters

The Board approved the FY 2025‑2026 health‑insurance contract with Anthem and authorized a $200,000 increase to the county budget to cover the premium rise. It also terminated the Berkley Group's services with a 30‑day notice. Additionally, the Board contributed $10,000 each to the Patrick County Food Bank and the Caring Hearts Free Clinic.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Awarded Anthem health‑insurance contract for FY 2025‑2026 and added $200,000 to budget (unanimous)
• Gave Berkley Group a 30‑day notice to terminate services (unanimous)
• Contributed $10,000 to Patrick County Food Bank (unanimous)
• Contributed $10,000 to Caring Hearts Free Clinic (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive reports from the Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Finance/Tourism departments, and conduct new and old business. The main action items are reviewing new sponsorship applications and finalizing the updated sponsorship/grant applications and final report.

• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes and agenda
• Chamber Report by Rebecca Adcock
• Marketing Report by David Stanley
• Media Report by Kim Rakes
• Final review of updated sponsorship/grant applications and final report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the Patrick County Comprehensive Plan's policies for solar facilities, as initiated by the Board of Supervisors. The commission will then vote on whether to send the amendments to the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, the commission will discuss a proposal to amend its by-laws regarding quorum requirements.

• Public hearing on amendments to Comprehensive Plan policies for solar facilities
• Motion to send solar policy amendments to Board of Supervisors
• Proposal to amend By-Laws regarding quorum requirements
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend amending the Patrick County Comprehensive Plan's solar facilities policy to state that utility-scale solar is an incompatible land use. The recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also discussed scheduling a public hearing on the Solar Facilities Ordinance and addressing two existing solar applications.

• Approved resolution recommending Comprehensive Plan amendment for solar facilities policy (5-1, Bozenmayer no)
• Closed public hearing with no speakers (4-0, Bozenmayer abstaining)
• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (4-0, Bozenmayer abstaining)
• Tabled by-law amendment on quorum for April 2025 vote

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will set the real estate tax rate for FY 2025/26 (not to exceed $0.73 per $100 of assessed value) and hold a public hearing on VDOT's proposed Secondary Six-Year Highway Plan and budget. They will also discuss property reassessment, a voting precinct change for Russell Creek, and capital requests in the budget. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel, contract, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary Six-Year Highway Plan (FY 2025/26–2029/30) and Construction Budget for 2025/26
• Set real estate tax rate not to exceed $0.73 per $100 of assessed value for FY 2025/26
• Discussion of property reassessment presented by Commissioner of the Revenue Glennda Morse
• Schedule public hearing for April 14, 2025 on Russell Creek Voting Precinct change
• Discussion of a marker for Patrick Central School

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend the county's property reassessment period to a six-year interval, effective January 1, 2027. They also approved resolutions supporting three roads for Rural Rustic Road designation and approved the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan. A public hearing was scheduled for April 14, 2025, to consider relocating the Russell Creek voting precinct.

• Extended property reassessment period to six years (5-0)
• Approved VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Belcher Mountain Road as Rural Rustic Road (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Deer Run Road as Rural Rustic Road (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Mills School Road as Rural Rustic Road (5-0)
• Scheduled April 14, 2025 public hearing for Russell Creek precinct relocation (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Patrick Central School historical marker (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to conduct business in executive session. The body is scheduled to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District and specific contracts.

• Executive session regarding commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
• Executive session regarding contracts

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority voted unanimously not to move forward with the Business Development Center project, citing the current economic environment. The decision was made after a closed meeting on commercial real estate and contracts. The board also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned without further action.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate and contracts.
• Voted unanimously to reconvene and confirmed only the listed items were discussed.
• Voted unanimously not to move forward with the Business Development Center project due to the current economic environment.

Parks & Recreation

The Patrick County Recreation Committee will vote on personnel cases in closed session and then take action on them in open session. The committee will also discuss budget recommendations for fiscal year 2025-2026, including park utility costs for electricity, and receive updates on basketball programs, 501c3 status for parks, and spring sports.

• Vote to enter closed session for three 2024-2025 personnel cases
• Discussion and vote on 2025–2026 budget recommendations
• Budget recommendation specifically for park electricity costs
• Update on 2024-2025 basketball programs
• Update on 501C3 status for all parks

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting including a finance report, updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission, and discussion of the strategic plan and adoption of bylaws under old business. New business items include audited financials and VA corp insurance. The board will then enter executive session to discuss commercial real estate located in the Blue Ridge District and contracts.

• Finance report with bank balances and transactions
• West Piedmont Planning District Commission update
• Strategic plan and adoption of bylaws under old business
• Audited financials and VA corp insurance under new business
• Executive session for commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District and contracts

The Economic Development Authority approved and adopted amended bylaws and the final audit report for the year ended June 30, 2024. The board also approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and the financial report. No public comment was received, and the board entered a closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate and contracts.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved and adopted amended bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved final audit report for year ended June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Held closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate and contracts (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority holds a special business meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, take public comment, and consider a resolution regarding general liability and property insurance. No old business is scheduled. The next quarterly meeting is set for April 22, 2025.

• Consider resolution for PCPSA general liability and property insurance

The Patrick County Public Service Authority approved a resolution to join the Virginia Association of Counties Group Self-Insurance Risk Pool, authorizing the Executive Director to execute the member agreement. The vote was unanimous. The meeting also approved the agenda and the January 21, 2025 minutes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to join VA Association of Counties Group Self-Insurance Risk Pool (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute member agreement and act on behalf of PCPSA (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a strategic planning retreat facilitated by Stephanie Davis of Local Government Collaboration. The session consists of work sessions to determine next steps for the county.

• Strategic planning work sessions facilitated by Stephanie Davis

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors held a strategic planning retreat on February 25, 2025, led by a Virginia Tech facilitator. The session covered board roles, county administrator responsibilities, budget and financial policy, legislative agenda, and committee reviews. No substantive decisions were made; the only formal action was approving the agenda and adjourning.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned to April 8, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session including an audit report from Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates and a budget discussion. They will consider a letter of support for a BEAD grant for ZiTEL. The board will also hold a closed meeting for personnel appointments to several boards and commissions.

• Review of audit report from Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
• Budget discussion for upcoming fiscal year
• Consideration of letter of support for BEAD grant (ZiTEL)
• Closed meeting for appointments: Planning Commission (Mayo River, At-Large x2), Stormwater Board of Appeals, Public Service Authority (Blue Ridge), West Piedmont Planning District Commission, Dan River ASAP

The Board unanimously approved a resolution supporting ZiTEL LLC's BEAD grant application to expand fiber broadband in the county. During budget discussions, the Board decided to remove the contribution for Feeding Southwest Virginia and reduce Library funding to a 3% increase. Several appointments to county boards were made, including two Planning Commission seats that passed 3-2. The meeting was a work session, so most budget items were discussed but not formally voted on.

• Approved resolution of support for ZiTEL BEAD grant application (5-0)
• Removed Feeding Southwest Virginia contribution from budget
• Reduced Library funding increase to 3%
• Appointed Janet Rorrer to Planning Commission, Mayo River District, 4-year term (5-0)
• Appointed Vance Agee to Planning Commission, at-large, 4-year term (3-2)
• Appointed Ed Pool to Planning Commission, at-large, 4-year term (3-2)
• Appointed Jerry Adams to West Piedmont Planning District Commission, 3-year term (5-0)
• Appointed Bryce Simmons to Stormwater Board of Appeals, 4-year term (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, receive reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and finance, and discuss new business including sponsorship applications and planning for the VA250 July 4th 2026 celebration. The meeting is largely procedural with routine updates.

• New sponsorship applications to be considered
• Discussion of VA250 July 4th 2026 event planning
• Chamber, marketing, media, and finance reports scheduled

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved four sponsorship requests totaling $17,000, including $8,000 for Dominion Valley Events' Memorial Weekend, $7,500 for Star Theatre spring events, $1,200 for PC Music Association marketing, and $300 for Willis Gap Community Center brochures. The council also approved the January minutes and February agenda, and heard reports on tourism, chamber, marketing, and media activities.

• Approved $300 for Willis Gap Community Center brochure expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 for Dominion Valley Events Memorial Weekend (6-0, Clark abstaining)
• Approved $1,200 for PC Music Association marketing expenses (6-0, Alley abstaining)
• Approved $7,500 for Star Theatre spring events sponsorship (6-0, Prutting abstaining)
• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes and February agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled 'Plan of Action' document review to March 2025 meeting

Community Policy & Management Team

The Patrick County Community Policy and Management Team will review CSA pool reimbursement reports and receive FAPT updates before convening a closed session to discuss individual cases. After closed session, the board will vote on funding for new foster care maintenance and IEP cases as recommended by FAPT.

• Closed session under Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(15) for discussion of FAPT cases and utilization management
• Approval of expenditures and CSA pool reimbursement reports for FY25 December
• Vote on funding for new foster care maintenance and IEP cases
• Approval of funding per FAPT recommendation
• Review of enhanced technical assistance report from CSA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the role of the West Piedmont Planning District in the Comprehensive Plan Update and consider county solar policy and ordinance. They will also discuss quorum requirements under the bylaws. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January 21, 2025, and a public comment period.

• Further discussion of the role of West Piedmont Planning District in Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion of County Solar Policy and Ordinance
• Discussion of a quorum requirement under the bylaws
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 21, 2025

The Patrick County Planning Commission voted unanimously to authorize a public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Plan's policies for solar facilities. The hearing is scheduled for March 18, 2025. The commission also discussed a potential public survey on solar issues, which would need approval from the Board of Supervisors, and agreed to prepare by-law revisions regarding quorum requirements.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized public hearing to amend Comprehensive Plan solar policies (unanimous)
• Agreed to prepare by-law revisions on quorum for next meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan and solar ordinance regarding solar facility policies, and a separate resolution opposing Appalachian Power Company rate increases. They will also consider letters of support for BEAD broadband grants, schedule a VDOT rural roads public hearing, and review a funding request for three Family Services Specialists positions. A closed meeting is planned for personnel appointments, real estate, and security matters.

• Resolution initiating amendment of comprehensive plan and solar ordinance for solar facility policies (item 9)
• Resolution opposing Appalachian Power Company rate increases (item 12)
• Letters of support for BEAD broadband grants for ZiTEL and Brightspeed (items 6-7)
• VDOT Rural Rustic Roads and Secondary Six-Year Plan – schedule public hearing for March 10 (item 8)
• Funding request for three Family Services Specialists positions (item 15)

The Board voted 4:1 to initiate amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Solar Ordinance, declaring utility-scale solar an incompatible land use. It also approved a letter of support for Brightspeed's BEAD grant application (3:2), despite concerns about service. Several routine items were approved unanimously, including bills, grant applications, and a VDOT permit resolution.

• Adopted resolution initiating Comprehensive Plan and Solar Ordinance amendments to bar utility-scale solar (4:1)
• Approved resolution of support for Brightspeed BEAD grant application (3:2)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as amended (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Hazard Mitigation and Cybersecurity grant applications (unanimous)
• Adopted VDOT Land Use Permit Continuing Resolution and permit application (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing Appalachian Power rate increases (unanimous)
• Approved funding for three Family Services Specialist positions (unanimous)
• Tabled ZiTEL BEAD grant letter of support request

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and provide updates on the Natural Gas Study and Cockram Mill. The body will enter executive session to discuss contracts and commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District.

• Commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
• Mayo River Rail Trail
• Jessup & Associates Façade Grant
• Natural Gas Study
• Strategic Plan

The Economic Development Authority approved a facade grant application from Jessup & Associates, reimbursing up to $5,000 for renovations upon receipt of receipts. The board also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and financial report, and discussed future items including a natural gas study and Mayo River Rail Trail project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Jessup & Associates facade grant, reimbursing up to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Held closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate and contracts (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will hold its quarterly business meeting on January 21, 2025. The board will consider approving an insurance proposal and a cross-connection control program and plan. Financial reports for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25 will be reviewed, along with operational updates and old business items including a Virginia Department of Health waterworks permit update, delinquent account liens, and a utility agreement with the Town of Stuart.

• Approval of PSA Insurance Proposal
• Approval of Cross-Connection Control Program & Plan
• Review of Q2 FY2024-25 Usage & Revenue Summary
• Discussion of Delinquent Accounts & Lien Updates
• Update on Utility Agreement Between Town of Stuart & PCPSA

The board unanimously approved accepting the VAcorp insurance proposal dated 11/13/24, authorizing the Executive Director to execute all necessary documents. It also repealed the old Cross-Connection Control Policy and adopted a new Cross-Connection Control Program and Plan, both without modification. Additionally, the board approved filing 'warrant in debt' claims against delinquent accounts.

• Accepted VAcorp insurance proposal dated 11/13/24 (unanimous)
• Repealed Cross-Connection Control Policy dated 12/15/10 (unanimous)
• Adopted new Cross-Connection Control Program and Plan (unanimous)
• Approved filing 'warrant in debt' claims against delinquent accounts (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will meet to discuss the county's approach to commercial solar and the role of the commission in asbestos abatement. The body will also review a scope of work for a solar ordinance and a contract with the West Piedmont Planning District Commission.

• Berkley Group scope of work for Solar Ordinance/Solar Policy
• West Piedmont Planning District Commission contract
• Discussion on commercial solar
• Discussion on dilapidated houses
• Planning Commission's role in asbestos abatement

The Patrick County Planning Commission re-elected Kurt Bozenmayer as Chairman and Sarah Wray as Vice-Chairman, and approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes. The Commission discussed solar facility policy, noting the Board of Supervisors' consensus against utility-scale solar, and considered a public survey on solar. No substantive decisions were made on solar policy or other land-use matters.

• Re-elected Kurt Bozenmayer as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Sarah Wray as Vice-Chairman (unanimous, Wray abstained)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will consider approval of November 2024 minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Finance. New business includes reviewing a post-event report, discussing a Music Museum and the Bootleggers Blitz event, and the application timeframe. No dollar amounts or binding decisions are on the agenda.

• Review of new post-event report
• Discussion of Music Museum
• Discussion of Bootleggers Blitz
• Discussion of application timeframe

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved the November 21 meeting minutes and the January 16 agenda with amendments. They discussed FY25-26 budget modifications, grant application timelines, and transparency measures, but made no final decisions on these topics. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no substantive policy votes beyond the minutes and agenda approval.

• Approved November 21 meeting minutes and January 16 agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned to February 20, 2025, 6:00 pm at P&H Community Room (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will reorganize for 2025 by electing a chair and vice-chair, adopting rules and meeting schedule, and making committee appointments. New business includes a resolution supporting the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's Blue Ridge Rising initiative, approval of a VDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant award for the Critz Community Center, and discussion of dilapidated houses. The board will also consider a letter of support for RiverStreet Networks and a circuit court records preservation grant vendor award. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel and contract matters.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2025
• Adoption of 2025 Meeting Schedule and Committee Appointments
• Resolution to support Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's Blue Ridge Rising Initiative
• VDOT Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Award – Critz Community Center
• Discussion of Dilapidated Houses

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors re-elected Jonathan Wood as Chair and Andrew Overby as Vice-Chair, adopted amended rules of procedure (including a new welcome statement and extended public comment time), and disbanded the Budget Committee. The Board also approved a letter of support for RiverStreet's BEAD broadband funding application, a resolution supporting the Blue Ridge Rising initiative, and a vendor for Circuit Court records preservation. A motion to change the Clerk role was defeated.

• Re-elected Jonathan Wood as Chair (4-1, Marshall abstained)
• Re-elected Andrew Overby as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to amend rules to make County Administrator the Clerk (2-3)
• Added welcome statement to rules as Section 9 (unanimous)
• Extended public comment time to 5 minutes plus 1 minute to conclude (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Disbanded the Budget Committee (3-2)
• Approved letter of support for RiverStreet BEAD funding (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Patrick County Recreation Committee will meet to vote on personnel matters arising from executive session, consider 2025-2026 budget recommendations, and receive reports on department staffing, parks, activity funds, and basketball programs.

• Vote on actions relative to two personnel cases discussed in executive session
• Consideration of 2025–2026 budget recommendations
• Status report on recreation department staffing
• Activity funds report
• Update on basketball programs

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to establish its leadership and operational structure for 2025. The session focuses on internal organization and mandatory legal training.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure
• 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Conflict of Interest Act & Freedom of Information Act Training