Henry County public meetings in 2022

Emergency Services Advisory Council

The Henry County Emergency Services Advisory Council discussed FY24 budget items, including the ATL fund rotation and capital improvement priorities, and agreed to hold the FY24 fund for Collinsville Fire Department. They also discussed policy topics for future standardization and renamed the Rescue Officer of the Year award.

• FY24 ATL fund to be held and combined with FY25 for Collinsville Fire Department
• CIP priorities: radios, replace air truck, station construction; ambulance for volunteers added
• Fire departments request at least 5% increase in operations allocations
• Award renamed to 'Claude Cobler Rescue Officer of the Year'
• Turnout gear coats and pants expected late March or early April

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on December 13, 2022, starting at 3:00 p.m. The agenda includes consent items (minutes, accounts payable), resolutions honoring retiring staff and the ANCHOR Commission's 50th anniversary, a presentation of the FY 2022 audit, updates from economic development and chamber groups, and introduction of a lobbyist. The board will also consider additional appropriations for a broadband project and school transportation costs, a drug treatment court presentation, and set the date for the 2023 organizational meeting. In the evening session, there will be public hearings on a proposed building code amendment and a rezoning application, followed by a closed meeting for legal, personnel, real estate, and economic development discussions.

• Additional appropriation for Harvest Foundation Grant – Broadband Project
• Additional appropriation for Pupil Transportation and Fuel Costs – School Board
• Public Hearing – Proposed Amendment to County Code Chapter 6, Building and Buildings
• Public Hearing – Rezoning Application R-22-18 – Eduardo G. Gerrero
• Closed meeting for appointees, legal matters, real estate, and unannounced industries

The Board of Supervisors approved a $1,491,500 appropriation for a universal broadband project and authorized one-time stipends for County employees. Other actions included approving school transportation fund transfers and denying a commercial rezoning request.

• Approved $1,491,500 Harvest Foundation grant for broadband project (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 one-time stipend for full-time employees and partial amounts for part-time employees (6-0)
• Approved $1,098,600 in categorical transfers for school buses, vans, and fuel (6-0)
• Denied rezoning of 1736 Dillons Fork Road from Suburban Residential to Commercial (6-0)
• Adopted Electrical Fee Schedule for Solar Installations (6-0)
• Recommended acceptance of FY 2022 Audit of County Accounts (5-0)
• Appointed Curtis Millner and reappointed Stuart Bowman to Public Service Authority (6-0)
• Approved resolutions recognizing the Anchor Commission and Robin Byrd (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will consider consent items, financial matters including a public safety microwave system contract and ARPA-funded school employee bonuses, a resolution honoring Commissioner of Revenue Terri Cook, and the 2023 legislative agenda. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and economic development discussions, followed by public highway matters and a parks presentation.

• Award of contract for Communications Microwave System – Public Safety
• Additional appropriation of ARPA funds for employee bonus payment – Public Schools
• Approval of purchase of fire truck for Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department
• Award of contract for Electrical Consulting Services – Building and Grounds
• Consideration of 2023 Legislative Agenda for Virginia General Assembly

The Board of Supervisors approved a $48.6 million carryover of FY'22 funds to FY'23 and awarded an $829,837 contract for a public safety microwave system. Other actions included providing ARPA bonus funds for school employees and implementing vehicle tax relief measures.

• Approved $829,837 sole source contract to Aviat Networks for communications microwave system (6-0)
• Approved $769,673.07 ARPA appropriation for Henry County Public Schools employee bonuses (6-0)
• Approved $201,392 from Virginia Fire Program for Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department tanker truck (6-0)
• Approved $19,900 contract to CHA Consulting, Inc. for electrical consulting services (6-0)
• Approved carryover of $48,637,888.54 in committed FY'22 funds to FY'23 (6-0)
• Approved waiving Motor Vehicle License Fee, 10% vehicle assessment reduction, and Feb 5, 2023 payment deadline (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Legislative Agenda for the Virginia General Assembly (6-0)
• Waived comprehensive plan review for Michaux Solar Project (6-0)

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board met on Nov. 10 and Nov. 14, 2022, to canvass and certify the results of the November 8, 2022 election. The board certified scanner tapes for all precincts, early voting, and CAP, and later certified four election night absentee ballots, tabulating and submitting final results. The board also discussed issues raised by Officers of Election (OOE) during Election Day and approved a review of election training materials to begin after the first of the year.

• Certified scanner tapes for all precincts, early voting, and CAP on Nov. 2, 2022
• Certified 4 election night absentee ballots on Nov. 14, 2022
• Held closed meeting regarding personnel performance issue
• Approved review of election training materials for OOE, including small groups, responsibilities, code requirements, and equipment demonstrations
• Election recognition lapel pins for OOE on back order; to be presented at late winter Board of Supervisors meeting

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board met to canvass provisional ballots cast in the November 8, 2022 election. The board reviewed and counted or rejected provisional ballots by precinct, including absentee, same-day registration, and address-change cases. The meeting was adjourned and will resume on November 10, 2022.

• Provisional ballots counted in precincts 104, 102, 103, 201, 202, 203, 204, 302, 303, 304, 305, 402, 404, 501, 502, 503, 601, 602, 603, 604
• Ballots not counted due to wrong precinct, spoiled ballot, mental incompetence, incomplete registration, or non-residency
• Same-day registration ballots counted in multiple precincts
• Absentee ballots not returned but counted as provisional
• Meeting adjourned to resume November 10, 2022 at 9 AM

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on October 25, 2022, starting at 3:00 p.m. The agenda includes routine consent items, reports on delinquent taxes and economic development, several additional appropriations for grants, a resolution for an Industrial Revitalization Fund planning grant for the Bassett Community Center, and a public hearing on a rezoning application. The board will also enter a closed meeting to discuss appointments, legal matters, real estate, and other confidential topics.

• Public hearing on rezoning application R-22-17 by D&P Farms, LLC/Beverly DeLoatch
• Additional appropriations for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Justice Assistance Grant, DMV Traffic Enforcement Grants, Asset Forfeiture Funds, and Drug Court expenses
• Resolution authorizing Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) Planning Grant for Bassett Community Center
• Designation of voting representative for 2022 VACo Annual Business Meeting
• Closed meeting for appointments to Blue Ridge Regional Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Anchor Commission, and Ninth District Development Financing, Inc.

The Board of Supervisors approved several grant appropriations for school nutrition and law enforcement. They authorized a tax refund and assessment correction for RTI Martinsville and approved a rezoning request for D & P Farms, LLC. Several board appointments were also confirmed.

• Approved $364,923.60 tax refund plus interest to RTI Martinsville (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 35 acres to Agricultural District A-1 for D & P Farms, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $220,200 appropriation for school fresh fruit and vegetable program (6-0)
• Approved $17,262 Justice Assistance Grant for Sheriff's Office overtime (6-0)
• Approved DMV grants of $20,350 and $19,550 for traffic enforcement (6-0)
• Approved $9,000 appropriation for adult drug court expenses (6-0)
• Approved resolution for Bassett Community Center IRF planning grant (6-0)
• Appointed Felita Claybrooks to Blue Ridge Regional Library Board (6-0)

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board met and approved minutes from the previous meeting, then went into closed session to review election officers. They certified 28,425 ballots for the November 8 election, reported on absentee and early voting numbers, and scheduled logic and accuracy testing for voting machines.

• 28,425 ballots certified for November 8 election
• 991 absentee ballots mailed, 277 returned
• 219 early voters so far
• Logic and accuracy testing scheduled for October 4 and 6
• Closed session to review Officers of Election

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider consent items, resolutions, financial appropriations, and hold public hearings on a rezoning application and a road abandonment. The agenda also includes a closed meeting for discussions on appointments, legal matters, real estate, a pending contract, and unannounced industries.

• Public hearing on rezoning application R-22-16 (Amanullah Sarwary)
• Public hearing on proposed abandonment of 40'x50' turn-around on Pioneer Trail
• Additional appropriation for part-time clerical position – Clerk of Court
• Additional appropriation for Virginia Avenue Enhancement Project
• Resolutions honoring Sandra Adams, Harvest Foundation, Dan River Basin Association, Mount Olivet Ruritan Club

The Board approved an $82,500 VDOT grant for lighted signs and crosswalks at Virginia Avenue and Kings Mountain Road, with a $16,500 local match from contingency funds. They also approved a rezoning of 3.48 acres at 57 Soapstone Road from Agricultural A-1 to Commercial B-1, and abandoned a temporary turn-around on Pioneer Trail. In closed session, the Board reappointed members to the Southern Virginia Recreation Facilities Authority, appointed a new member to Patrick & Henry Community College Board, and approved $10,000 for lobbying for the Martinsville Southern Connector and hiring a county lobbyist at $3,200/month.

• Approved $82,500 VDOT grant with $16,500 local match for Virginia Avenue enhancement (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3.48 acres at 57 Soapstone Road from A-1 to B-1 (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of 40'x50' turn-around on Pioneer Trail (5-0)
• Approved $16,199 additional appropriation for part-time clerk of court position (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 from General Fund for Martinsville Southern Connector lobbying (5-0)
• Approved hiring Julia Hammond as county lobbyist at $3,200/month (5-0)
• Reappointed William Kirby IV and Sarah Hodges to Southern Virginia Recreation Facilities Authority (5-0)
• Appointed Timothy Stone to Patrick & Henry Community College Board (5-0)

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board reviewed poll worker training materials, made assignments, and conducted the registrar's annual evaluation in closed session. The meeting was largely administrative, with no public votes on policy or spending.

• Reviewed Officer of Election (OOE) training materials and PowerPoint
• Made assignments for OOE trainings
• Conducted registrar's annual evaluation in closed session
• Scheduled next meeting for October 4, 2022

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board met to handle routine election administration for the November 8, 2022 election. They approved sample ballots, ordered 28,425 ballots, and scheduled officer of election trainings. The board also went into closed session to discuss officer assignments and returned to open session.

• Approved sample ballots for November 8, 2022 election
• Reported 28,425 ballots ordered and received
• Scheduled officer of election trainings for October 2022
• Scheduled CAP training and pre-processing for November 1, 2022
• Designated Registrar to count ballots and custodian of voting equipment

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on August 23, 2022, starting at 3:00 p.m. They will consider consent items, financial matters including contract awards, a mutual aid agreement, and public hearings on four rezoning applications. The agenda also includes resolutions for trail phases and a closed meeting for legal and personnel discussions.

• Award of contract for radio system microwave consultant – Public Safety
• Award of contract for courthouse security improvements – Sheriff's Office
• Consideration of Fire-Emergency Services Mutual Aid Agreement – Public Safety
• Resolution designating Phase 6A of Dick and Willie Passage Trail as public outdoor recreation land
• Public hearings for rezoning applications R-22-12 through R-22-15

The Board approved a sole-source contract for $133,500 to replace courthouse security locks, access controls, and cameras, and awarded a $74,550 compensation study contract. Two rezoning requests were denied: one for a small engine repair business and one for accessory storage buildings. A rezoning for a medical office and another for manufactured home lots were approved.

• Approved $133,500 sole-source contract to Montgomery Technology Systems for courthouse security upgrades (6-0)
• Awarded $74,550 contract to Evergreen Solutions for classification and compensation study (6-0)
• Denied rezoning R-22-13 for accessory storage buildings on Reed Creek Drive (6-0)
• Denied rezoning R-22-14 for small engine/auto repair garage on Axton Road (6-0)
• Approved rezoning R-22-12 for medical office at 177 Wheeler Ave (6-0)
• Approved rezoning R-22-15 for manufactured home lots on Deerfield Lane (6-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Pittsylvania County for fire-emergency services (6-0)
• Approved $19,566 from asset forfeiture funds for SWAT radio headsets (6-0)

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will review and approve administrative bills and expenditures, hear reports on benefits, services, and fraud, and discuss the Faster Families Highway recruitment portal. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel matters and cases.

• Approval of administrative bills and expenditures
• Faster Families Highway for recruitment discussion
• Benefit statistics report (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF)
• Fraud report
• Closed session for personnel and cases

Emergency Services Advisory Council

The Henry County Emergency Services Advisory Council (ESAC) met to discuss routine updates and several operational matters. Key topics included the arrival of new airpacks and turnout gear, a delay in the delivery of a new aerial apparatus for Bassett Fire, and the county's approval to hire two additional full-time employees to address the ALS provider shortage. The council also reviewed a new fundraising law and discussed the purpose of ESAC, emphasizing that all fire and EMS proposals should be vetted through the council.

• 40 airpacks arrived and distributed to Axton, Fieldale, Horsepasture, and Patrick Henry Fire departments
• Turnout gear (hoods, gloves, helmets) partially arrived; boots expected in October, coats/pants in November
• Aerial apparatus for Bassett Fire delivery delayed from July 2023 to March 2024
• County approved hiring two additional full-time employees for ALS provider shortage
• New fundraising law compliance encouraged; Ridgeway Fire completed paperwork, Bassett Fire not required

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board met to review election preparations, including a special election for the Ridgeway District School Board seat. They discussed cybersecurity improvements, poll worker recruitment, and upcoming training. The board also approved minutes and entered a closed session.

• Special election for Ridgeway District School Board seat on Nov. 8, 2022; candidate paperwork due Aug. 19
• Mail-in ballots postmarked Nov. 8 accepted until Nov. 14, noon
• Election certification due Dec. 5, 2022
• Cybersecurity interns completed policy revisions, including Incident Response Plan and Technology Use Agreement
• New Officers of Election (OOE) approved; additional recruitment ongoing

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on July 26, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. The agenda includes consent items, reports, financial matters, and a public hearing on a rezoning application. The board will also enter a closed meeting to discuss appointees, legal matters, real estate, and potential new industries.

• Public hearing on rezoning application R-22-11 by Mark S. and Deborah L. Minter
• Consideration of additional compensation for Sheriff's deputies
• Award of contract for replacement ambulance (Public Safety)
• Award of contract for replacement refuse truck (Refuse Department)
• Additional appropriations for Sheriff's Office (asset forfeiture, DOJ grant, Return to Locality Fund)

The Henry County Board of Supervisors approved several appropriations, contracts, and a rezoning request. They allocated funds for sheriff's rifle optics, a federal grant for deputy overtime, and a state fund for rescue squads. They also approved salary compression raises for deputies, contracts for a new ambulance and refuse truck, additional library funding, an HVAC control system, and a rezoning application. A proposed change to the rescue squad funding formula was discussed but not acted upon.

• Approved $25,520 from State Asset Forfeiture funds for rifle optics (6-0)
• Accepted $10,743 SCAAP grant for deputy overtime (6-0)
• Approved $56,352.56 from Return to Locality Fund for public safety (6-0)
• Approved salary compression raises for deputies, costing $121,270 (6-0)
• Awarded $276,056 contract to Vest's Sales & Service for ambulance (6-0)
• Awarded $358,020.73 contract to Excel Truck Group for refuse truck (6-0)
• Approved additional $39,427 for Blue Ridge Regional Library (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 13.48 acres at 78 Robertson Ridge Rd to A-1 (6-0)

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will convene to approve administrative bills and expenditures, make standing committee appointments, and discuss the Faster Families Highway recruitment initiative. They will also review the Local Agency Dashboard for the third quarter. The agenda includes standard reports on benefits, services, and fraud, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approval of administrative bills and expenditures
• Standing committee appointments
• Faster Families Highway recruitment discussion
• Local Agency Dashboard third quarter review
• Closed session for personnel matters

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will meet to appropriate the FY 2022-2023 county budget, consider a performance agreement with VF Outdoor, LLC, and act on various financial matters including contracts for broadband services, sheriff's vehicles, and inmate food. The agenda also includes public hearings on two rezoning applications and the sale of county property to the Blue Ridge Regional Airport Authority. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and economic development discussions.

• Appropriation of FY 2022-2023 County Budget
• Consideration of Performance Agreement with VF Outdoor, LLC
• Contract re: Deployment of Broadband Services
• Award of Contract re: Replacement Vehicles – Sheriff’s Office
• Public Hearing – Rezoning Application R-22-09 (Logan R. Bowman)

The Henry County Board of Supervisors approved a performance agreement with VF Outdoor, LLC for a $10.2 million investment creating 82 jobs, and designated ARPA funds to create a capital replacement fund. The board also approved multiple appropriations, contracts, and rezoning requests, all unanimously.

• Approved VF Outdoor performance agreement (6-0)
• Designated ARPA funds for capital replacement fund (6-0)
• Awarded $157,036 contract to RK Chevrolet for four police vehicles (6-0)
• Awarded food services contract to J.L. Culpepper & Company (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 transfer for Bassett Volunteer Fire Department equipment (6-0)
• Authorized RiverStreet Networks broadband contract (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 210 The Great Road (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 51 Red Pole Hollow Dr (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the FY 2022-23 budget, which includes a proposed meals tax increase from 4% to 6% and a 6% employee pay raise. The board will also hear four rezoning applications and discuss several financial matters, including contracts for Sheriff's Office vehicles and architectural services for the Fieldale Heritage Project. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss appointments, legal matters, real estate, and potential new industries.

• Adoption of FY 2022-23 budget ($189,921,961 proposed, 13.1% increase)
• Proposed meals tax increase from 4% to 6%
• Public hearings for rezoning applications R-22-05 through R-22-08
• Award of contract for architectural and engineering services for Fieldale Heritage Project
• Additional appropriations for Sheriff's Office vehicles and bulletproof vest program

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the FY 2022-2023 budget, including a meals tax increase to 6% and a real estate tax rate of $0.555 per $100. They also approved multiple appropriations and contracts, including $78,518 for two sheriff's vehicles and $130,137 for architectural services for the Fieldale Heritage Project. Several rezoning requests were decided, with one denied and three approved. The board also endorsed the VDOT Six-Year Secondary Road Plan and made various appointments.

• Adopted FY2023 budget with meals tax increase to 6% (6-0)
• Approved $78,518 contract to RK Chevrolet for two sheriff's vehicles (6-0)
• Approved $47,920 grant for bulletproof vests (6-0)
• Approved $130,137 contract to Spectrum Design for Fieldale Heritage Project (6-0)
• Approved $804,000 transfer for capital improvement items (6-0)
• Denied rezoning R-22-05 for auto body shop at 5844 Dyers Store Rd (6-0)
• Approved rezoning R-22-06 at 51 Red Pole Hollow Dr (6-0)
• Approved VDOT Six-Year Secondary Road Plan (6-0)

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will convene for its May 23, 2022 meeting to approve minutes, bills, and expenditures, and to discuss new business items including Foster Care Month, Adult Abuse Prevention Month, a proposed employee handbook policy on attendance and leave, a change to the December board meeting date, and the appointment of board officers. The board will also receive its regular reports on benefits, services, and other statistics. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Review and approval of administrative bills and expenditures for eleven months ended 4/30/22
• Discussion of HMDSS Employee Handbook Policy Chapter 3 – Attendance and Leave
• Appointment of Board Officers
• Change of December Board Meeting Date
• Recognition of Foster Care Month and Adult Abuse Prevention Month

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors is holding public hearings on the proposed FY 2022-2023 school budget and the total county budget. The board will also consider any proposed budget changes. This is a public hearing, so residents can provide input on the budgets.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 school budget
• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 total county budget
• Consideration of any proposed budget changes

The Henry County Board of Supervisors held public hearings on the FY 2022-23 school and county budgets. No one spoke at the school budget hearing, while several residents spoke in support of employee raises and increased funding at the county budget hearing. The Board made no changes to the proposed budget, which is scheduled for adoption on May 24.

• Approved proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week (6-0)
• Held public hearing on FY 2022-23 School Budget; no speakers
• Held public hearing on FY 2022-23 Total County Budget; residents spoke in support of raises and funding
• Made no changes to proposed FY 2022-23 budget

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will consider consent items, resolutions, and financial matters, including contracts for trail construction and business centre grading. Public hearings are scheduled for the six-year secondary road plan, solid waste management plan, a proposed tourism zone ordinance, and a budget amendment allocating sales tax revenue. The board will also enter closed meetings to discuss appointments, legal matters, real estate, and potential industries.

• Additional appropriation and contract award for Dick & Willie Passage Trail Phase 6A construction
• Contract award for grading work on Lot #5 at Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre
• Contract award for engineering services for Lot #2 at Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance creating a tourism zone
• Public hearing on budget amendment allocating sales tax revenue

The Henry County Board of Supervisors approved multiple contracts and appropriations, including $1.9M for trail construction, $750K for site work at Commonwealth Crossing, and $800K for engineering services. They also adopted a tourism zone ordinance, approved a $2.6M budget amendment for school debt, and approved several resolutions and proclamations. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $1,380,387 appropriation and $1,902,470 contract to Inland Construction for Dick & Willie Passage Trail Phase 6A (6-0)
• Awarded $750,000 contract to C.W. Cauley & Sons for site work at Commonwealth Crossing Lot #5 (6-0)
• Awarded $800,000 contract to Timmons Group for engineering services at Commonwealth Crossing Lot #2 (6-0)
• Approved $355,424 in additional appropriations for School Board grants (6-0)
• Approved $26,957 appropriation from State Asset Forfeiture funds for Sheriff's Office (6-0)
• Adopted tourism zone ordinance (6-0)
• Approved $2.6 million budget amendment replacing school debt from reserve funds (6-0)
• Approved updated Solid Waste Management Plan (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so there is nothing concrete to report on decisions or discussions.

• No agenda items listed

The Henry County Board of Supervisors held a work session on the proposed FY 2022-23 budget, then voted unanimously to advertise it and schedule a public hearing for May 9, 2022. The board also voted to send a letter to SOVAH's CEO expressing concern about moving the maternity ward from Martinsville to Danville. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Advertised FY 2022-23 budget (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY 2022-23 School and County Budget on May 9, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved sending letter to SOVAH CEO about maternity ward relocation concern (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

This meeting agenda is only procedural boilerplate. No items are listed for decision or discussion, and the agenda directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The Henry County Board of Supervisors met to present the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget of $189,921,961, a 13.1% increase over the current year. The proposal includes raising the meals tax from 4% to 6%, a 6% pay raise for county employees, and a $947,842 increase in local school funding. No vote was taken on the budget; the meeting was continued to April 21, 2022.

• Presented proposed FY 2022-23 budget of $189,921,961 (no vote)
• Proposed meals tax increase from 4% to 6% (no vote)
• Proposed 6% pay raise for county employees (no vote)
• Proposed $947,842 increase in local school funding (no vote)
• Proposed 12 new Sheriff's Office officers for Adult Detention Center (no vote)
• Proposed reinstating Smith River Sports Complex at $20,000 (no vote)
• Continued meeting to April 21, 2022 (6-0)

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board met and approved minutes, discussed the upcoming November election, and noted there will be no Republican June primary. They also covered redistricting letters, training schedules, and a registrar report including new voter registrations and a postage refund.

• No Republican June congressional primary; Morgan Griffith is the party's candidate
• 9th District Democratic Committee has until June 21 to nominate a candidate
• New electronic poll book training scheduled for June 1 and June 2
• Elect refunded $1600 for November 2021 postage costs to County General Fund
• 70+ new voters registered at Magna Vista High

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board met to prepare for the June 21, 2022 Republican primary for the 9th Congressional District. They reviewed officer of election (OOE) staffing needs by precinct, set training dates, and discussed early voting logistics. The board also approved the registrar's proposed budget and discussed recognizing OOEs at a Board of Supervisors meeting.

• Set minimum of 5 officers of election per precinct for June 21 primary
• Identified precincts needing workers, chiefs, and confirmations (e.g., 101, 102, 202, 302, 303, 401, 405, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 602, 604, CAP)
• Approved registrar's proposed budget
• Old EPB laptops available for purchase at $50 on govdeals
• Early voting begins May 6, 2022; scanner testing scheduled April 21, 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public hearings on a rezoning application, Fieldale Heritage Revitalization, and magisterial redistricting, and will consider an ordinance creating a tourism zone. The board will also receive reports on delinquent tax collection and an update from the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation, and will enter a closed meeting for confidential discussions.

• Ordinance creating a tourism zone
• Public hearing on rezoning application R-22-04 (Gregory L. and Anne M. Benton)
• Public hearing on Fieldale Heritage Revitalization
• Public hearing on magisterial redistricting
• Additional appropriations for Virginia School Screening Testing, Business Ready Sites Program Grant, and Tobacco Commission Grant at Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre

The Henry County Board of Supervisors approved allocating 100% of the 1% sales tax revenue to future school construction, renovations, and improvements, replacing $2.6 million previously appropriated for school debt from general fund reserves, and set a public hearing for April 26. The board also approved several appropriations and contracts, including $300,000 for COVID-19 school testing, $1,036,250 for site work at Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre, $357,741 for Lot #5 grading, a $567,000 roof replacement contract, and an EMS billing contract. Additionally, they set public hearings for a tourism zone ordinance and approved rezoning, a CDBG grant resolution, and magisterial redistricting changes.

• Allocated 100% of 1% sales tax revenue to school facilities (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 appropriation for COVID-19 school testing (6-0)
• Approved $1,036,250 appropriation for CCBC site work (6-0)
• Approved $357,741 appropriation for CCBC Lot #5 (6-0)
• Awarded EMS billing contract to EMS Management and Consultants (6-0)
• Approved $567,000 roof replacement contract with JT Morgan Roofing (6-0)
• Set public hearing for tourism zone ordinance (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 902 Eggleston Falls Road (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss new state and federal voting districts and the redistricting of Henry County Magisterial Districts. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a rezoning application by Wayne A. Willard / Twin Oak Properties, LLC.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning Application R-22-04 (Wayne A. Willard / Twin Oak Properties, LLC)
• Discussion of New State and Federal Voting Districts
• Discussion of Henry County Magisterial District Redistricting
• Additional Appropriation for Sheriff’s Office Asset Forfeiture Funds
• Contract award for Ambulance Re-chassis (Public Safety)

The Henry County Board of Supervisors approved a sole-source contract for $154,295 to Vest Sales and Service, Inc. for re-chassis of a 2016 ambulance. They also approved a $10,500 appropriation from asset forfeiture funds for investigative software, a split voting precinct waiver for Precinct 603, and a rezoning for commercial self-storage units. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $154,295 sole-source contract to Vest Sales and Service, Inc. for ambulance re-chassis (6-0)
• Approved $10,500 appropriation from asset forfeiture funds for investigative software (6-0)
• Approved split precinct waiver for Precinct 603 Ridgeway #1 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.05 acres at 51 Sandy River Road from S-R to B-1 for self-storage (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 appropriation of FY'21 carryover funds for school capital projects (6-0)
• Approved resolutions for bridge memorials honoring fallen police officers (6-0)
• Set public hearing for March 22, 2022 on magisterial redistricting (6-0)
• Re-appointed J.R. Powell to Dan River ASAP Board and Rodney Thacker, Wesley Caviness to IDA (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Henry County Board of Supervisors held its annual planning session, which included a tour of the new Adult Detention Center and updates on economic development, broadband, housing, recreation, and financial matters. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational and focused on setting goals for 2022-2023.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with consent items, public matters, and financial appropriations. They will also hold public hearings on two rezoning applications and discuss naming bridges for fallen officers. The agenda includes a closed meeting for legal, real estate, and industry discussions.

• Additional appropriations for Coronavirus Relief Funds (School Board), Records Preservation (Clerk of Court), Riverview Park, Philpott Lake and Marina, and Asset Forfeiture (Sheriff's Office)
• Award of contract for patrol vehicles (Sheriff's Office)
• Award of contract for turnout gear and airpacks for volunteer fire departments
• Public hearing on rezoning application R-22-01 (Bernice J. Crowe, Jr.)
• Public hearing on rezoning application R-22-02 (Barry L. Nelson)

The Henry County Board of Supervisors approved using ARPA funds to purchase turnout gear and air packs for volunteer fire departments and public safety personnel, awarding contracts to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. and Vest's Sales and Services, Inc. The board also approved several appropriations, including $350,381 for school coronavirus relief funds, and two rezoning requests.

• Approved $562,400 for firefighter turnout gear and air packs (6-0)
• Approved $350,381 in coronavirus relief funds for schools (6-0)
• Approved $45,176 grant for records preservation (6-0)
• Approved $45,000 for Riverview Park engineering (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 for Philpott Lake sign (6-0)
• Approved $52,550 for sheriff's uniforms (6-0)
• Approved $178,088.50 for five patrol vehicles (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 435 Sanville Heights (6-0)

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will review and approve the mid-year budget, discuss reopening the agency to the public, and consider employee recognition and the Office of the Children's Ombudsman. The agenda includes standard reports on benefits, services, and fraud, followed by a closed session for case and personnel discussions.

• Mid-Year Budget Review for six months ended 12/31/21, showing total expenditures of $4,879,848 against a revised budget of $9,081,608
• Discussion of reopening the agency to the public, paused due to COVID-19 concerns
• BPS Employee Recognition item
• Office of the Children's Ombudsman presentation
• Closed session per Code of Virginia 2.2-3711 (A)(1) and (A)(4) for case and personnel items

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution in support of Virginia Senate Bill 85 and House Bill 173. The agenda includes only this item, along with routine opening procedures.

• Resolution in support of Virginia Senate Bill 85 and House Bill 173

The Henry County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution supporting Virginia Senate Bill 85 and House Bill 173, adding it to the county's legislative agenda. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved resolution supporting Senate Bill 85 and House Bill 173 (6-0)
• Adjourned at 5:02 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold its organizational meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022, set regular meeting dates, adopt the 2022 bylaws, and consider the FY 2022-23 budget calendar. The board will also schedule its annual planning session and may enter a closed meeting to discuss pending legal matters and special awards.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022
• Adoption of 2022 bylaws, including rules for public comment and consent agenda
• Setting 2022 meeting dates (fourth Tuesday monthly, December 20)
• Consideration of FY 2022-23 budget calendar with public hearing on April 18
• Closed meeting for pending legal matters and special awards

The Henry County Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting, electing Jim Adams as Chairperson and Joe Bryant as Vice-Chairperson, both by 6-0 votes. The Board approved the 2022 meeting dates (with December moved to Dec. 13), adopted the 2022 bylaws, and set the FY 2022-23 budget calendar. It also scheduled a planning session for Feb. 8, 2022, and approved proclamations declaring and ending a state of emergency. In closed session, the Board voted to file a declaratory judgment action against the City of Martinsville regarding reversion.

• Elected Jim Adams as Chairperson (6-0)
• Elected Joe Bryant as Vice-Chairperson (6-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates with December meeting moved to Dec. 13 (6-0)
• Adopted 2022 Board bylaws (6-0)
• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget calendar (6-0)
• Set planning session for Feb. 8, 2022, at 3 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved proclamations declaring and ending state of emergency (6-0)
• Voted to file declaratory judgment action against City of Martinsville (6-0)