Carroll County public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOS Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss quarterly appropriations and voter registration. The agenda also includes the review of invoices and committee appointments.
- Quarterly appropriations
- Voter registration update from Stacy Reavis
- Committee appointments
- Review of invoices from 11-17-25 and 12-1-25
The Board approved the consent calendar, payment of all invoices, and quarterly appropriations. Several members were reappointed to various county commissions and authorities. A request to relocate two polling places was discussed but not decided.
- Approved quarterly appropriations (6-0)
- Approved payment of all invoices (6-0)
- Reappointed Travis Austin to Recreation Commission (6-0)
- Reappointed Gary Jessup to PSA Laurel Fork representative (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Reappointed Jeff Johnson to the EDA Board (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Reappointed Ronnie Collins and Joey Dickson to PSA (3-0, 3 abstain)
- Reappointed William Bryant to District III (5-0, 1 abstain)
- Reappointed Greg Horton to the Solid Waste Authority (5-0, 1 abstain)
BOS Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to address new business regarding a surplus donation and the Fries Fire Department. The agenda also includes discussions on a solar siting agreement and the comprehensive plan for solar siting.
- Fries Fire Department
- Solar siting agreement
- Comprehensive plan – solar siting
- Surplus donation
- Committee appointments
The Board of Supervisors approved funding for a fire truck and a solar siting agreement with Pine Branch Solar LLC. The Board also adopted a utility scale energy generation facility siting policy and authorized continued funding for Social Services during a government closure.
- Approved $300,000 for Fries Fire Department tanker purchase contingent on MOU (6-0)
- Approved Solar Siting Agreement with Pine Branch Solar LLC (6-0)
- Adopted utility scale energy generation facility siting policy (6-0)
- Approved continued funding for Department of Social Services during government closure (6-0)
- Approved donation of IPF810 printer to Carroll County Heritage Digitizing (6-0)
- Reappointed Ronnie Mankins to the Recreation Commission (5-1)
- Reappointed Rebecca Taylor to the MRCSB (6-0)
- Approved payment of all invoices (6-0)
BOS Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing and consider several resolutions. Key items include a property transfer for the Carroll Wellness Center and a request from Woodlawn Agriculture School.
- Joint public hearing
- Property transfer resolution for Carroll Wellness Center
- Woodlawn Agriculture School request
- Solar siting agreement
- Holiday Resolution 2026
The Board of Supervisors conducted a joint public hearing with the Planning Commission regarding a proposed 1,000-acre cap on solar energy projects. Residents spoke in opposition to the cap, citing concerns over property rights and the financial stability of farmers. No final decision on the cap was recorded in the minutes.
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session for real property, legal advice, and policy discussions (6-0)
- Approved motion to exit Closed Session (6-0)
- Certified Closed Session conducted in conformity with Virginia law (6-0)
Called Meeting
The Board of Supervisors approved a policy regulating the placement of signs on county-owned property. The policy prohibits signage on public property except for county-sponsored events or polling places on election day. The Board also directed that existing signs be moved immediately.
- Approved policy regulating signage on county-owned properties (6-0)
- Ordered existing signs to be moved immediately (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
BOS Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding a solar siting agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on opioid settlement resolutions and a performance contract for Mt. Rogers.
- Public hearing on Solar Siting Agreement
- Mt. Rogers performance contract
- Opioid settlement with manufacturers resolution
- Opioid approval of direct Sackler settlement resolution
- Quarterly appropriations
The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing regarding a solar siting agreement but deferred a final decision. The board also recognized the Cana Volunteer Fire Department for 60 years of service.
- Tabled Solar Siting Agreement until the October meeting
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session (6-0)
- Approved motion to exit Closed Session (6-0)
- Certified Closed Session proceedings (6-0)
BOS Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to review invoices and address old business. The agenda includes a discussion on a styrofoam waiver resolution and a public hearing request.
- Styrofoam waiver resolution
- Public hearing request
- Presentation by Bill Alley regarding Twin County Regional Hospital
The Board of Supervisors approved a styrofoam waiver for Carroll County Schools and scheduled a public hearing for a proposed solar siting agreement with Samsung. The meeting also included an introductory presentation from the new CEO of Twin County Regional Hospital.
- Approved Styrofoam Waiver Request for Carroll County Schools (6-0)
- Scheduled Public Hearing for Samsung Solar Siting Agreement for September 2, 2025 (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes as presented (6-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
- Approved payment of all invoices (6-0)
BOS Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to review a request for a styrofoam waiver and a resolution regarding Blue Ridge Rising. The meeting also includes the review of invoices from June 23, 2025.
- Styrofoam waiver request
- Blue Ridge Rising resolution
- Review of June 23, 2025 invoices
The Board of Supervisors approved a temporary exemption from the polystyrene food container ban for Carroll County Public Schools. The board also passed a resolution supporting Blue Ridge Rising and appointed a new member to the MRSCB.
- Granted 45-day styrofoam waiver request for Carroll County Public Schools (6-0)
- Approved Blue Ridge Rising Resolution (6-0)
- Appointed Rebecca Taylor to MRSCB (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes as presented (6-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
- Approved payment of all invoices (6-0)
BOS Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding budget appropriations for a broadband project and employee bonuses. The body will also consider quarterly appropriations and several inter-agency agreements.
- Public hearing on budget appropriation for Broadband Project
- Public hearing on employee bonuses
- Criminal Prosecution HPD Agreement
- VATI 2024 Agreement
- Six Year Road Plan
The Board of Supervisors approved a budget appropriation of $12,588,573 for the Broadband Project and extended the real property tax payment deadline to July 21, 2025. Other actions included approving an employee bonus ordinance and a six-year road plan. The Board also heard a presentation from Samsung Renewables regarding a solar project.
- Approved budget appropriation of $12,588,573 for Broadband Project (5-0)
- Extended Real Property tax payment deadline to July 21, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved ordinance for employee bonuses (5-0)
- Approved Six Year Road Plan (5-0)
- Approved NRRWA resolution on the 4th amendment (5-0)
- Approved Criminal Prosecution HPD Agreement (5-0)
- Approved VATI 2024 agreement pending County Attorney approval (5-0)
- Appointed Susan Clark to MRCSB, Greg Hawks to EDA, and Joey Dickson to Social Services Board
BOS Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the six-year road plan, disposition of properties (Woodlawn and Wellness Center), a proposed cigarette tax, and a fire fee ordinance amendment. The board is also set to adopt the FY26 school and county budgets, set personal property tax rates, and approve the capital improvement plan. Other items include citizens' comments, committee appointments, and a request for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission.
- Public hearing on six-year road plan
- Public hearings on property dispositions (Woodlawn and Wellness Center)
- Public hearing on proposed cigarette tax
- Public hearing on fire fee ordinance amendment
- Adoption of FY26 budgets (county and school)
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to reject a proposed cigarette tax. The Board also approved the sale of the Woodlawn property via auction and approved the payment of all invoices.
- Rejected proposed cigarette tax (6-0)
- Approved sale of Woodlawn property at auction and request for auctioneer bids (6-0)
- Approved payment of all invoices (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes as presented (6-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
BOS Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the FY26 budgets for the County and the School Board. The meeting also includes a discussion on changing the meeting location.
- Public hearing on School Board Budget FY26
- Public hearing on County Budget FY26
- Discussion on change of meeting location
The Board approved moving the May 5, 2025, meeting location due to a lack of air conditioning caused by chiller unit replacement. Public hearings for the FY26 school and county budgets were held, but no one signed up to speak.
- Approved moving May 5, 2025 meeting to Carroll County High School Auxiliary Gym (6-0)
BOS Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the tax rate and final county budget, hold a public hearing on recreational vehicle regulations, and review VDOT rural rustic road resolutions for five roads. Other business includes a school budget presentation, water supply plan resolution, and property transfer authorization. The meeting begins with a closed session at 6 p.m., followed by the open session at 7 p.m.
- Public hearing on recreational vehicle regulations
- VDOT Rural Rustic Resolutions for Hidden Valley Rd, Lakeview Dr, Silver Leaf Rd, Hollow Tree Rd, Poplar Hill Dr
- School budget presentation and joint meeting approval with Planning Commission
- Water Supply Plan Resolution and Property Transfer Authorization
- Adoption of tax rate and county final budget
The Board of Supervisors approved several Rural Rustic road projects and expressed support for two Smart Scale projects. A proposed ordinance modifying the Subdivision of Land Ordinance was tabled following a public hearing.
- Approved VDOT Rural Rustic Resolutions for Lakeview Drive, Silver Leaf Rd, Hollow Tree Rd, Hidden Valley Rd, and Poplar Hill Drive (6-0)
- Approved support for Smart Scale Projects as presented (6-0)
- Tabled Ordinance modifying the Carroll County Subdivision of Land Ordinance (6-0)
BOS Work Session
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed budget increase and tax rate. They will also discuss opioid litigation and conduct a budget work session. This is a work session, so no final decisions are expected.
- Public hearing on budget increase and tax rate
- Opioid litigation discussion
- Budget work session
The Board conducted a public hearing regarding the advertised tax rate and property assessments. The Board authorized litigation counsel to drop certain Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from opioid litigation. No vote was taken on the tax rate, with a decision deferred to April.
- Authorized litigation counsel to drop PBMs from opioid litigation
BOS Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session at 6 p.m. before opening the regular meeting at 7 p.m. They will discuss and possibly act on new business items including fourth-quarter appropriations, a non-discrimination policy, personnel policy changes, and a proclamation for the Red Cross. Old business includes committee appointments and a revised budget calendar.
- 4th Quarter Appropriations
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- Personal Policy Changes
- Red Cross Proclamation
- Advertise for Public Hearing on Recreational Vehicle
The Board of Supervisors entered and exited a closed session to discuss personnel and economic development. The meeting included a presentation from Wampler Eanes Appraisal Group regarding the county's 49% increase in real estate reassessments to comply with state law.
- Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel and economic development discussions (6-0)
- Approved motion to exit closed session (6-0)
- Certified closed session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law (6-0)
BOS Work Session
The Board conducted a public hearing regarding property tax rates and assessments, where residents expressed concerns over valuation increases. The Board also authorized litigation counsel to drop certain Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from opioid litigation. No final decision was made on the tax rate; a vote is scheduled for April.
- Authorized litigation counsel to drop PBMs from opioid litigation
Joint Meeting with Planning Commission
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors update the definition of a Recreational Vehicle in the Subdivision Ordinance to align with Virginia Code Section 46.2-1500. The Commission and Board of Supervisors also held a joint workshop to discuss a proposed Land Use/Zoning Ordinance.
- Approved minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)
- Recommended change of Recreational Vehicle definition to Board of Supervisors (Unanimous)
BOS Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will first hold a closed session at 6:00 p.m., then convene the open session at 7:00 p.m. with invocation, public comment, approval of minutes and invoices. New business includes a road abandonment resolution, a hazard mitigation resolution, a letter of support for a BEAD broadband application, and an update on the EMS schedule. Old business covers committee appointments.
- Road abandonment resolution
- Hazard mitigation resolution
- Letter of support for BEAD broadband application
- EMS schedule update
- Committee appointments
The Board of Supervisors approved a new EMS schedule and appropriated up to $300,000 for the remainder of the budget year. Other actions included approving a road abandonment resolution, a hazard mitigation resolution, and a letter of support for Zitel's BEAD application.
- Approved EMS schedule change and budget appropriation not to exceed $300,000 (5-0)
- Approved Road Abandonment Resolution (5-0)
- Approved Hazard Mitigation Resolution (5-0)
- Approved Letter of Support for Zitel on the BEAD application (5-0)
- Approved payment of all invoices (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
- Approved minutes as presented (5-0)
BOS Work Session
The Board of Supervisors met for a work session to review upcoming budget items and the Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the session.
BOS Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a road abandonment at 7 p.m. Organizational items include electing a chairman and vice chairman, setting meeting times, and adopting rules of procedure. New business covers committee appointments, a nonemergency medical transport resolution, a budget calendar, and a Woodlawn Lots extension agreement. Old business includes terminating an existing declaration of emergency.
- Public hearing – road abandonment
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Nonemergency Medical Transport Resolution
- Woodlawn Lots Extension Agreement
- Termination of Declaration of Emergency