Carroll County public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public meeting including recognitions and business items. The agenda includes discussions on quarterly appropriations, a burn ban ratification, and a line extension appropriation.
- Ratification of burn ban
- Quarterly appropriations
- Line extension appropriation
- MOU PFRWTA
- Scheduling of January organizational meeting
The Board approved quarterly and line extension appropriations and ratified a burn ban to remain in effect until further notice. Several committee appointments were made, and the Board scheduled its January organizational meeting.
- Ratified burn ban to remain in effect until further notice (6-0)
- Approved quarterly appropriations (6-0)
- Approved line extension appropriation (6-0)
- Approved MOU with PFRWTA (6-0)
- Appointed Martin Slate to PSA for Pine Creek (6-0)
- Reappointed Jody Early to Social Services Board (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Appointed Greg Horton to PSA At-Large (6-0)
- Appointed Bill Bryant to PSA Sulphur Springs (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed siting agreement. The meeting also includes retirement recognition and the review of previous meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on a proposed siting agreement
- Retirement recognition
- Approval of October 2 and October 19, 2023 minutes
- Review of invoices from October 16, October 18, and November 6, 2023
The Board of Supervisors approved a siting agreement for a solar energy project and authorized $100,000 for school bleachers this budget year, with another $100,000 planned for next year. Other actions included appointing a member to the Litter Task Force and granting employees a full holiday on November 22, 2023.
- Approved proposed siting agreement for solar energy project (6-0)
- Approved $100,000 for Carroll County Schools project this budget year and directed staff to budget $100,000 for next year (6-0)
- Approved $50,000 transfer from Carroll CIP fund to Carroll County EDA for water and sewer connections (6-0)
- Approved full-day holiday for County employees on November 22, 2023 (6-0)
- Appointed Jeff Garrison to the Litter Task Force (6-0)
- Appointed Mr. Early and Mr. Watson as voting members for VACo Conference (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved payment of all invoices (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved October 2 and October 19, 2023 minutes (6-0)
BOS Called Meeting
This is a procedural agenda with no public action items. The Board of Supervisors is holding a called meeting that consists only of a call to order, a closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 (subsections A1 and A8, which typically cover personnel and legal matters), and adjournment. No decisions or discussions are listed for public view.
- Closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 A1 and A8
The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution granting the Emergency Service Director/Chief operational and administrative control over all career and volunteer fire and EMS services in the locality. This authority includes command decisions, personnel management, budgeting, and policy implementation.
- Approved resolution granting Emergency Service Director/Chief operational and administrative control over all career and volunteer fire and EMS services (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to review invoices and address new business items. The agenda includes discussions regarding VDOT, holiday resolutions, and Memorandums of Understanding for HVFD and CVFD.
- VDOT resolution
- MOU for HVFD
- MOU for CVFD
- Holiday resolution
- Review of invoices from 9-20-23 and 10-2-2023
The Board of Supervisors approved a new Social Media Use Policy and authorized staff to sign an agreement with Procom following legal review. Members also scheduled a public hearing for a solar siting agreement for the November meeting.
- Approved Social Media Use Policy (5-1)
- Approved Procom bid and authorized staff to sign agreement pending legal review (6-0)
- Approved public hearing for solar siting agreement in November (6-0)
- Approved payment of all invoices (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved VDOT Resolution (6-0)
- Approved Holiday Resolution (6-0)
- Approved September 11, 2023 minutes (6-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a regular meeting including a closed session and retirement recognition. The agenda includes discussions on a VDOT resolution, quarterly appropriation, and a PPTR resolution.
- VDOT resolution
- Quarterly appropriation
- PPTR resolution
- Committee appointment
The Board of Supervisors approved a design proposal for new recreation facilities and a personal property tax relief resolution. They also appointed two members to county boards and transferred funds for wellness center equipment. A VDOT property exchange resolution was tabled.
- Approved design and proposal for swimming pool, two baseball fields, basketball court, and two pickleball courts (6-0)
- Approved PPTRA Resolution for a 20.32% personal property tax discount on vehicles below $20,000 (6-0)
- Approved transfer of $33,395 from CIP to Carroll Wellness Center for a cardio rack (6-0)
- Appointed Franklin Jett to the WCC Board (6-0)
- Appointed Cheryl Coleman to the Social Services Board (6-0)
- Approved quarterly appropriations (6-0)
- Adopted mask mandate resolution (6-0)
- Tabled VDOT property exchange resolution until next month (6-0)
Work Session
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to discuss long-term goals. The agenda includes a closed session and a work session, with no specific action items listed.
- Closed session
- Discussion of long-term goals
The Board of Supervisors met for a work session where the County Administrator and Finance Director presented ideas for long-term goals. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded.
- Entered closed session under Section 2.2-3711- A1, A8, A29 (6-0)
- Certified that the closed session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss new business including county-wide radios and the VA 250 resolution. The meeting also includes a review of the Mt. Rogers Community Services performance contract.
- County wide radios discussion
- VA 250 resolution
- Mt. Rogers Community Services performance contract
- Review of July 10, 2023 minutes
- Delinquent taxes update
The Board of Supervisors approved a plan to stabilize the county-wide radio system, starting with microwaves and the repeater system. Other actions included approving a performance contract for Mt. Rogers Community Services and making several committee appointments.
- Approved recommendation to move forward with stabilizing county-wide radio system (6-0)
- Approved VA 250 Resolution (6-0)
- Approved Mt. Rogers Community Services Performance Contract (6-0)
- Approved Board meeting dates for August through December 2023 (6-0)
- Appointed Janice Crotts to the Litter Task Force (6-0)
- Appointed Richard Sowers to the EDA Board (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Appointed Thomas Stoneman to the Mt. Rogers Alcohol Safety Board (6-0)
- Approved installation of lights on the baseball field (6-0)
Joint Meeting Regional Radio Operability
The Carroll County, Galax City, Grayson County, and Twin County Regional 9-1-1 boards will meet to review recommendations from the Regional Radio Interoperability Task Force. The session includes a vendor presentation and a discussion regarding next steps for regional radio operations.
- Review of Regional Radio Interoperability Task Force Recommendation
- Vendor presentation and Q&A session
The Regional Radio Interoperability Task Force presented a recommendation to stabilize the current VHF analog system through microwave and tower updates. The Task Force requested that individual jurisdictions appropriate funds for equipment and include future radio infrastructure in their Capital Plans.
- Proposed stabilization of VHF analog system via licensed microwave and tower improvements
- Proposed updating fixed station equipment with VHF P25 compliant repeaters
- Requested jurisdictions appropriate funds for microwave, tower, and fixed station equipment
- Requested jurisdictions incorporate radio infrastructure funding into Capital Plans
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a meeting including a closed session and recognition of the Tri-Area Health Clinic. New business items include discussions regarding the Chiller Replacement Project and the Thompson & Litton EMS Building Design Project.
- Chiller Replacement Project
- Thompson & Litton EMS Building Design Project
- Six Year Road Plan Resolution
- Committee Appointment
The Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from Energix and land use counsel regarding a proposed 20-megawatt solar project. The discussion focused on the use of a siting agreement to manage development and decommissioning in the absence of county zoning. No formal vote was taken on the project during this meeting.
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session (6-0)
- Approved motion to exit Closed Session (6-0)
- Certified Closed Session resolution (6-0)
- Approved motion to move Tri-Area Health Clinic presentation on agenda (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss new business including a county equipment transfer MOU and first quarter appropriations. The agenda also includes items for invoices, minutes approval, and plat vacation.
- MOU County Equipment Transfer
- 1st Quarter Appropriations
- Plat Vacation
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to address several budget items, including the adoption of the County Budget and the School Board Budget. The agenda also includes discussions regarding reassessment appropriations and contract approvals.
- Adoption of County Budget
- Adoption of School Board Budget
- Reassessment appropriation and contract approval
- Six Year Road Plan discussion
- Sheriff Office MOU
The Board approved a contract with Wampler Eanes for property reassessment and adopted the Six Year Road Plan. Other approved actions included a Memorandum of Understanding for the Sheriff's Office and the VSMP Agreement. The meeting also included recognition of local students and first responders.
- Approved appropriation and contract for reassessment with Wampler Eanes (6-0)
- Approved Six Year Road Plan (6-0)
- Approved Sheriff Office MOU for highway safety funding (6-0)
- Approved VSMP Agreement and withdrawal (6-0)
- Approved payment of all invoices (6-0)
- Approved minutes as presented (6-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding the county and school budgets. The meeting includes a closed session following the hearing.
- Public hearing: County/School Budget
The Board held a public hearing for the proposed County and School Board budgets, though no citizens signed up to speak. No action was taken on the budgets during this meeting. The Board also entered and exited a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Held public hearing for proposed County and School Board Budget (no action taken)
- Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel and legal matters (6-0)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (6-0)
- Certified closed session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the Six Year Road Plan. The meeting also includes presentations from local sports teams and tourism representative Brooke Love.
- Public hearing for the Six Year Road Plan
- Presentation by Brooke Love regarding Tourism
- Review of minutes from March 14 and March 27, 2023
- Budget calendar update
- Committee appointments
The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution prohibiting unauthorized programming of emergency services radio equipment. They also appointed six members to the Building Code of Appeals and held a public hearing on the Six-Year Road Plan. Several items, including a plat vacation and committee appointments, were tabled.
- Approved resolution prohibiting unauthorized radio maintenance and programming (6-0)
- Appointed Eddie Bunn, Mark Bolt, Dan Huff, Tom Richardson, Paul Burnett, and Yancy Powers to the Building Code of Appeals (6-0)
- Approved payment of all invoices (6-0)
- Approved minutes as presented (6-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar, excluding paving request (6-0)
- Tabled vacation of plat (6-0)
- Tabled Committee Appointments (6-0)
- Declared April 9-15, 2023, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Work Session
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to receive a school budget presentation and review the budget. The board will also discuss direct budget advertisement. No final decisions are expected at this work session.
- School budget presentation
- Review of budget
- Direct budget advertisement discussion
The Board of Supervisors held a work session featuring a budget presentation from the School Board. The Board subsequently directed the administration to advertise the county budget.
- Directed Mr. Martin to advertise the budget
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will address several new business items including budget updates and resolutions. The agenda includes discussions on fourth quarter appropriations, the CIP plan, and the ARPA plan.
- 4th Quarter Appropriations
- Emergency Management Professional Resolution
- Rural Rustic Resolution regarding Dust Trail Road, Glade Creek Road, Groundhog Mountain Road, Little Valley Road, and River Hill Road
- Revised Budget Calendar
- CIP Plan
The Board of Supervisors approved the 4th quarter appropriations, the CIP Plan, and the ARPA Plan. They also passed Rural Rustic Resolutions for five specific roads and appointed Brooke Love to three different boards.
- Approved 4th quarter appropriations (6-0)
- Approved CIP Plan and ARPA Plan (6-0)
- Declared first Saturday of May as annual Mava Day (6-0)
- Approved Rural Rustic Resolutions for Dust Trail, Glade Creek, Groundhog Mountain, Little Valley, and River Hill roads (6-0)
- Approved vacation of plat for Snow Ridge development (6-0)
- Appointed Brooke Love to Blue Ridge Parkway Board, Crooked Road, and 9th District Financing Board (6-0)
- Approved revised budget calendar (6-0)
- Directed staff to work on a resolution letter for DEQ (6-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session, hear from VDOT and citizens, then consider new business including adoption of the tax rate, a resolution for an animal health laboratory, an opioid settlement resolution, and a tax exemption request from the Ivanhoe Civic League. Old business includes committee appointments.
- Adoption of tax rate
- Resolution regarding animal health laboratory
- Resolution regarding opioid settlement
- Ivanhoe Civic League tax exemption request
- Committee appointments
The Board approved the proposed tax levy and adopted resolutions regarding the Animal Health Laboratory and Opioid Settlement. They also granted tax-exempt status to the Ivanhoe Civic League and made three committee appointments. Much of the meeting involved citizen complaints regarding logging road damage and solar projects.
- Approved tax rates: Real Estate $0.59, Personal Property $2.30, Machine and Tools/Merchants Capital $0.69 (6-0)
- Adopted Animal Health Laboratory Resolution (6-0)
- Approved Opioid Settlement Resolution (6-0)
- Approved tax exempt status for Ivanhoe Civic League (6-0)
- Appointed Janice Crotts to the Social Services Board (6-0)
- Reappointed Marty Hall to the EDA Board (6-0)
- Appointed Mr. Early to the Social Services Board (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved payment of all invoices (6-0)
Budget Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet for a budget work session, preceded by a public hearing on the tax rate and a comprehensive housing input session. The meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2023, starting at 5:00 p.m.
- Public hearing on tax rate at 6:00 p.m.
- Comprehensive housing input session at 5:00 p.m.
- Budget work session following the public hearing
The Board held a public hearing regarding the tax rate, which closed after no public comments were made. Additionally, the Board received a review of a Housing Study being conducted for the county.
- Closed public hearing on tax rate with no public speakers
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Called Meeting
This is a procedural agenda for a called meeting of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors. The only listed items are call to order, invocation and pledge, a closed session, new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussion items are detailed.
- Closed session
- New business
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion to enter into a real estate purchase agreement for a property discussed during a closed session. One member opposed the motion, citing concerns over the price and a need for further due diligence.
- Approved real estate purchase agreement (4-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOS Meeting /Organizational
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will elect a chairman and vice chairman, set meeting times, and discuss advertising the tax rate. The agenda also includes committee appointments, an audit presentation, and a fire and rescue update.
- Election of chairman and vice chairman
- Advertisement of tax rate
- Committee appointments
- Audit presentation
- Fire and rescue update
The Board conducted its organizational meeting, electing a Chairman and Vice Chair and establishing a monthly meeting schedule. The Board also approved the payment of invoices, authorized the advertisement of the tax rate, and made several committee appointments.
- Elected Tracy Moore as Chairman (5-0-1)
- Elected Jody Early as Vice Chair (5-0-1)
- Set monthly meetings for the 2nd Monday (6-0)
- Approved proclamation for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (6-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar and payment of all invoices (6-0)
- Authorized staff to advertise the Tax Rate (6-0)
- Directed County Attorney to prepare correspondence with solar companies (6-0)