Carroll County public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOS Meeting Draft
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will meet on December 12, 2022, to consider several new business items including a budget calendar, a Mt. Rogers performance contract, a 3rd quarter appropriation, a Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater MOU, and a discussion on twice-per-year tax collection. The board will also set a January meeting date, make committee appointments, and discuss the EMS building. The meeting includes a closed session, school projects update, and citizen comment period.
- 3rd Quarter Appropriation
- Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater MOU
- Twice Per Year Tax Discussion
- EMS Building Discussion
- Budget Calendar
BOS Meeting Draft
The Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially act on a Memorandum of Understanding, a resolution related to Virginia Produce, and nonprofit and community center grant applications. The agenda also includes a vacation of plat, a litter task force update, and recognitions for retirees, businesses, and veterans.
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Resolution regarding Virginia Produce
- Non-profit grant applications
- Community center grant applications
- Vacation of plat
The Board approved a memorandum of understanding for a Laurel Rescue vehicle and a resolution of support for Va Produce to acquire equipment. Members also voted to vacate a plat and approved the payment of invoices. Non-profit and community center grant applications were tabled for budget review.
- Approved MOU for Laurel Rescue first responder vehicle (6-0)
- Approved resolution of support for Va Produce Tobacco Commission equipment application (6-0)
- Approved vacation of plat (6-0)
- Approved payment of invoices, including 911 Regional Commission and splash pad design (6-0)
- Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
- Tabled non-profit/community center grant applications for Budget Committee review (6-0)
Work Session
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session that includes a call to order, invocation and pledge, and a financial discussion. The agenda is otherwise procedural and contains no specific action items or proposals.
- Financial discussion
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a work session on September 28, 2022, where County Administrator Michael Watson and Finance Director Justin Martin discussed FY2023 finances. No action was taken during the meeting. The board adjourned with a unanimous roll call vote.
- Discussed FY2023 finances; no action taken
- Adjourned work session by motion, seconded, with unanimous roll call vote (6 ayes, 0 nays)
BOS Meeting Draft
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding the motor vehicle license fee. The body will also consider several appropriations for schools, SROs, and a rescue engine.
- Public hearing on motor vehicle license fee
- School additional appropriation
- SRO appropriation
- NRRWA bond resolution
- Additional appropriation for rescue engine
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors adopted a permanent ordinance pausing the motor vehicle license fee for one year, shifting collection to December 2023 to give vehicle owners a fee-free year amid inflation. The board also approved a $138,046 appropriation for school resource officers, a $525,000 splash pad project, and several other appropriations and resolutions. Public comments raised concerns about zoning and aerial spraying, but no action was taken on those topics.
- Adopted Motor Vehicle License Fee Ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved $138,046 SRO appropriation (unanimous)
- Approved Splash Pad project not to exceed $525,000 (unanimous)
- Approved school additional appropriation (unanimous)
- Approved 2nd Quarter appropriations (unanimous)
- Approved PPTRA Resolution (unanimous)
- Authorized County Administrator to sign deed for Laurel Fork Rescue (unanimous)
- Approved NRRWA bond resolution (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOS Called Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is holding a called meeting to address a broadband application. The agenda also includes an executive session under Code Section 2.2-3711 A6.
- Broadband application
- Executive session per Code Section 2.2-3711 A6
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a called meeting and unanimously voted to appropriate an additional $1 million toward a broadband project, contingent on approval of a VATI grant covering 60% of the total project cost. The board also entered, conducted, and certified a closed session under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711-A6 to discuss investment of public funds. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Appropriated $1M for broadband project, contingent on VATI grant approval (6-0)
- Entered closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711-A6 (6-0)
- Certified closed session complied with Virginia FOIA (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct an open session including a public hearing regarding the personal property tax rate. The agenda also includes review of previous minutes and discussion of countywide operational standard operating guidelines.
- Public hearing on personal property tax rate
- Review of July 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of countywide operational SOG
- Discussion of financial software
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appropriate an additional $1 million toward the broadband project, contingent on approval of the VATI grant covering 60% of total project costs. The board also held a closed session to discuss investment of public funds, and certified the session as compliant with Virginia law. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Appropriated additional $1 million for broadband project, contingent on VATI grant approval at 60% of project cost (unanimous)
- Entered closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711-A6 to discuss investment of public funds (unanimous)
- Certified closed session as compliant with Virginia FOIA (unanimous)
Work Session
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a work session covering school safety, county software, and capital planning. The meeting also includes discussions on grant requirements and tax due date extensions.
- School Resource / Safety Officer discussion
- County financial software discussion
- Capital Improvement Planning discussion
- Opportunity Grant requirements for senior/community centers, non-profits, and volunteer rescue
- Tax due date extension discussion
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a work session and made several decisions. They directed staff to locate and design a splash pad to open by March 1, 2023, and approved an additional $100,000 in ARPA funds for a water and sewer grant opportunity. They also appointed Lisa Gardner to Social Services and reappointed Larry Edwards to the EDA. A motion to extend the tax due date failed for lack of a second.
- Directed staff to locate site and design for Splash Pad, open by March 1, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved additional $100,000 ARPA funds for water and sewer grant opportunity (6-0)
- Appointed Lisa Gardner to Social Services (4-0, 2 abstentions)
- Reappointed Larry Edwards to EDA (6-0)
- Adopted amendment to Cana Convenience Center Resolution (5-1)
- Motion to extend tax due date to 30 days from mail date failed (no second)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct an open session including public hearings and business recognition. The agenda includes a discussion on the New River Regional Water resolution and school board appropriations.
- Public hearing regarding tax classification
- Public hearing regarding elderly & disabled
- New River Regional Water resolution
- School Board carryover appropriation
- Review of June 13 and June 23, 2022 minutes
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors approved a tax classification ordinance that allows different tax rates for certain vehicle types, and appropriated $2,500 for the Dixie All Star team's travel to the World Series. They also adopted an amended elderly and disabled tax exemption ordinance, approved the New River Regional Water Resolution, and moved October and November meetings to the 3rd and 7th, respectively. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Dixie All Star appropriation.
- Approved $2,500 for Dixie All Star travel expenses (5-0, Moore abstained)
- Approved Tax Classification Ordinance (6-0)
- Adopted amended Elderly & Disabled Tax Exemption Ordinance (6-0)
- Approved New River Regional Water Resolution (6-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
- Approved School Board carryover appropriation (6-0)
- Moved October meeting to Oct 3, 2022 (6-0)
- Moved November meeting to Nov 7, 2022 (6-0)
BOS Called Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is holding a called meeting on June 23, 2022. The primary agenda item involves reviewing recommendations from the Broadband Committee.
- Broadband Committee recommendations
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a called meeting and, after a closed session, voted unanimously to accept the Broadband Committee's recommendation to continue the process of bringing broadband throughout the county with the assistance of Zitel. The board also certified the closed session as compliant with Virginia law. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved entering closed session to discuss investment of public funds (5-0, Dickson absent)
- Certified closed session as compliant with Virginia FOIA (6-0)
- Accepted Broadband Committee recommendation to work with Zitel for countywide broadband (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to adopt the FY22/23 budgets for the county and the school system. The body will also consider several budget appropriations and a six-year road plan. Other items include a discussion with the Sheriff and SRO.
- Adoption of FY22/23 School Budget
- Adoption of FY22/23 County Budget
- Six Year Road Plan adoption
- Budget appropriations for Fire/EMS fuel subsidy and Animal Control
- RFP for engineering/architectural services on an as-needed basis
Called Meeting
The agenda for this called meeting is limited to procedural items. The board will address the real estate tax due date before adjournment.
- Real estate tax due date
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution postponing the first installment deadline for real property taxes from June 20, 2022, to July 27, 2022, citing the state budget delay, COVID-19 effects, supply chain issues, and inflation. Payments made during the extension period will incur no penalty or interest. The resolution was adopted by a 6-0 roll call vote.
- Approved resolution postponing real estate tax first installment deadline to July 27, 2022 (6-0)
- Directed Clerk to provide resolution copy to Treasurer and Commissioner of Revenue
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to consider the upcoming fiscal year budget for both the school system and the county. Additionally, the board will set the tax levy and hold public hearings regarding drug treatment licensing and the VDOT six-year road plan.
- Adopt School Budget FY22-23
- Adopt County Budget FY22-23
- Set Tax Levy
- Public Hearing: VDOT Six Year Road Plan
- Public Hearing: Drug Treatment Licensing Ordinance
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors approved a Drug Treatment Licensing ordinance to replace an emergency ordinance, and set the tax levy as advertised (with one dissenting vote). They also tabled the adoption of the FY22-23 school and county budgets until the June meeting. A public hearing was held on the VDOT Six-Year Road Plan, with multiple citizen requests for road paving and improvements.
- Approved Drug Treatment Licensing ordinance (6-0)
- Set tax levy as advertised (5-1, Collins dissenting)
- Tabled School Budget FY22-23 until June meeting (6-0)
- Tabled County Budget FY22-23 until June meeting (6-0)
- Approved EMS Week proclamation (6-0)
- Approved minutes from April 11 and April 25 (6-0)
- Approved payment of invoices (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the school board budget and the county budget and tax levy. The meeting also includes a financial analysis presentation by Davenport.
- Public hearing on School Board budget
- Public hearing on County budget and tax levy
- Davenport financial analysis presentation
The Board held public hearings on the school board budget and the county budget/tax levy, hearing from residents who requested a reduction in the personal property tax rate on vehicles. No votes were taken on the budget or tax rate, as the county administrator noted a required 7-day waiting period before adoption. The Board also received a financial analysis presentation from Davenport & Company, which reported a $1.7 million savings from refinancing a USDA loan and noted the county's strong financial position.
- Amended agenda to include Closed Session A8 (unanimous)
- Entered Closed Session under Section 2.2-3711-A8 (unanimous)
- Certified Closed Session compliance (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Budget Worksession
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget worksession, preceded by a closed session to discuss a prospective business. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific budget items listed.
- Closed session under A5 for prospective business
- Budget worksession
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a budget work session and approved paying $300,000 for new school buses from the county's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) when invoices arrive. No other budget decisions were made during the meeting; the board also entered and certified a closed session for prospective business discussions.
- Approved $300,000 for new buses from county CIP (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for prospective business (5-0, Moore absent)
- Certified closed session compliance (unanimous)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding Planning Commission code changes. The meeting includes discussions on the budget, tax levy, and the ARPA and CIP plans.
- Public hearing on Planning Commission code changes
- VDOT Rural Rustic Resolutions for Scenic View Road, Broadway Lane, Loafers Rest, Mt Carroll Road, Old Appalachian Trail, and Millstone Road
- Social Services appropriation request
- Review of budget, tax levy, and advertisement
- Redistricting precinct ordinance
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors approved a code change to expand the Planning Commission from 7 to 9 members, with initial 2-year terms followed by 4-year terms. The board also approved the ARPA plan, CIP plan, budget advertisement, and several other routine items. Appointments to the Planning Commission and other committees were made after closed session discussions.
- Approved code change to expand Planning Commission from 7 to 9 members (5-1, Hill opposed)
- Approved ARPA plan with standard deduction election for revenue replacement (unanimous)
- Approved CIP plan for capital improvement projects (unanimous)
- Approved advertising for Budget/Tax Levy (unanimous)
- Approved Redistricting Precinct Ordinance consolidating Woodlawn F into Woodlawn D (unanimous)
- Approved Social Services appropriation request of $758,572 (unanimous)
- Approved Rural Rustic Resolutions for six road projects (unanimous)
- Appointed Franklin Jett (4-year), Curtis Sumner and Tryphena Horsley (2-year) to Planning Commission (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board will review a series of documents related to USDA bond refinancing, including ground leases and school resolutions. The meeting also includes a budget presentation from the School Board and discussions regarding the county budget.
- USDA bond refinancing resolution (information only)
- School Board budget presentation
- County budget discussion
Called Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a possible vote on an emergency ordinance regarding the licensing of facilities. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss possible litigation.
- Emergency ordinance regulating the licensing of facilities
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a called meeting and unanimously voted to enter closed session for legal consultation, then certified the session. The board adopted an emergency ordinance regulating licensing of facilities that treat opioid addiction with methadone or other replacement medications. They also directed staff to advertise a public hearing and prepare a draft land use ordinance for Planning Commission review. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted emergency ordinance regulating opioid treatment facility licensing (5-0)
- Directed staff to advertise public hearing on the ordinance
- Directed counsel to prepare draft land use ordinance for Planning Commission
- Certified closed session compliance (5-0)
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding voter precinct redistricting. The body will also vote on several appropriation requests and a resolution for the Hillsville PH Thrift Store.
- Public hearing on voter precinct redistricting
- Vote on Hillsville PH Thrift Store Resolution
- Vote on Mount Rogers PDC Memorandum of Understanding
- Vote on Quarterly, CCFR Fuel Subsidy, and School Board Bus appropriation requests
- Davenport Presentation on Refunding Analysis
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a budget work session on March 7, 2022, where the County Administrator and Finance Director presented a working copy of the FY2023 budget for discussion. No action was taken during the meeting; it was purely informational. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous roll-call vote.
- Reviewed FY2023 budget working copy (no action taken)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0, Jody Early absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Budget Worksession
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a budget work session on March 7, 2022, where County Administrator Michael Watson and Finance Director Justin Martin presented a working copy of the FY2023 budget for discussion. No action was taken during the meeting; the board only reviewed the draft. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous roll call vote.
- Reviewed FY2023 budget working copy (no action taken)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Called Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is holding a called meeting to enter a closed session. The session is designated for the discussion of real property.
- Closed session regarding real property under 2.2-3711 (A)(3)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss various county matters including 911 updates and grant requests. The agenda includes votes on financial management, PPEA policy, and an EDA water sewer grant appropriation.
- EDA Water Sewer Grant Appropriation (vote)
- Financial Management Policy (vote)
- PPEA Policy (vote)
- Redistricting public hearing advertisement (vote)
- Cana Convenience Center RFP results (possible vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct closed sessions regarding prospective business or industry and legal counsel pertaining to litigation. No other public business is listed on the agenda.
- Closed session: Discussion of Prospective Business or Industry
- Closed session: Consultation with Legal Counsel Pertaining to Litigation
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a called meeting and voted to enter a closed session under Virginia Code sections 2.2-3711 A(5) and A(7) to discuss a prospective business or industry and legal consultation. The board certified the closed session as compliant with Virginia law and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.
- Entered closed session under A(5) and A(7) (4-0, 2 absent)
- Certified closed session as compliant with Virginia FOIA (5-0, 1 absent)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0, 1 absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a closed session followed by a public meeting. The agenda includes presentations from various organizations and discussions regarding federal grant policies and a response truck.
- VDACS – Spotted Lanterfly
- Regional Library presentation
- Hope, Inc. presentation
- Family Resource Center presentation
- Twin County E911 presentation
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on January 10, 2022, taking several actions. They adopted a Federal Grant Policy, made appointments to the Social Services Board and Planning Commission, adopted a policy requiring a supervisor on the Twin County Airport Commission, and appointed Supervisor Jody Early to that commission. They also transferred the title of a Pipers Gap Rescue Squad response truck to the squad and approved a budget work session date. The board also approved the payment of invoices, minutes, and a consent calendar, and proclaimed February 7-11 as Galax-Carroll Regional Library Week.
- Adopted Federal Grant Policy (5-0)
- Appointed Freddie Bobbitt to Social Services Board (5-0)
- Appointed Donnette Moore to Planning Commission (5-0)
- Adopted policy requiring a supervisor on Twin County Airport Commission (5-0)
- Appointed Supervisor Jody Early to Twin County Airport Commission (4-0, Early abstained)
- Transferred title of Pipers Gap Rescue Squad response truck to squad (5-0)
- Approved budget work session for January 24, 2022 (5-0)
- Proclaimed February 7-11 as Galax-Carroll Regional Library Week (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Organizational Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to establish leadership and operational procedures for the year. The session includes electing a Chairman and Vice Chairman and setting the meeting schedule.
- Election of Chairman
- Election of Vice Chairman
- Setting of meeting time and date
- Review of Rules of Procedures, Code of Ethics, and Non Disclosure
- Committee appointments
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting, electing Tracy Moore as Chairman and Jody Early as Vice-Chairman. The board adopted the 2022 meeting calendar and moved the meeting time to 5:00 p.m. It also entered a closed session, authorized the County Administrator to offer to purchase real property discussed in closed session, made several committee appointments, and approved an RFP for reopening the Cana Convenience Center.
- Elected Tracy Moore as Chairman (5-0, Moore abstained)
- Elected Jody Early as Vice-Chairman (5-0, Early abstained)
- Adopted 2022 meeting date calendar (6-0)
- Moved meeting time to 5:00 p.m. (6-0)
- Entered closed session under VA Code 2.2-3711 A(1) (6-0)
- Authorized County Administrator to offer to purchase real property discussed in closed session (6-0)
- Appointed Tracy Moore to Rooftop of Virginia Board (5-0, Moore abstained)
- Approved RFP for reopening Cana Convenience Center (6-0)