Bedford County public meetings in 2025

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on December 9, 2025, to consider multiple resolutions and ordinances. Key items include two rezoning applications, two special use permits, grant applications for law enforcement programs, a policy revision, and a resolution reaffirming the county as a Second Amendment sanctuary. The board will also discuss a sewage lift station construction project and receive a year-in-review report.

• Consideration of Rezoning Application #RZ25-0005 for Nikunj Davda (Ordinance #O 120925-06)
• Consideration of Rezoning Application #RZ25-0006 for New London 460 East LLC (Ordinance #O 120925-07)
• Consideration of Special Use Permit #SU25-0012 for Mark Pauley (Resolution #R 120925-08)
• Consideration of Special Use Permit #SU25-0013 for John East (Resolution #R 120925-09)
• Resolution reaffirming Bedford County as a Second Amendment Sanctuary County (Resolution #R 120925-10)

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved several zoning map amendments, special use permits, and grant applications during its regular meeting on December 9, 2025. Key actions included reaffirming the county as a Second Amendment Sanctuary, authorizing a bid for the Falling Creek Road sewage lift station, and approving multiple board appointments. A worksession was also held to review the fiscal year 2025 financial audit, opioid abatement funding, and park lighting.

• Approved consent agenda including sheriff grants and policy revisions (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 100 Westwood Drive from C-1 and R-1 to R-1 for a residential subdivision (7-0)
• Approved rezoning along Route 460 to C-2 for stores and restaurants (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for a conference center at 2552 Sandy Level Road (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for major automobile repair services at 8161 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (7-0)
• Reaffirmed Bedford County as a Second Amendment Sanctuary County (7-0)
• Authorized bid and $1,260,000 CIP allocation for the Falling Creek Road sewage lift station (7-0)
• Approved multiple board and commission appointments (7-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will review the county audit and discuss opioid abatement funding and ball field lights at Bedford Avenue Park. The regular meeting includes votes on two rezoning applications, two special use permits, and a bid for a sewage lift station on Falling Creek Road.

• Rezoning Application #RZ25-0005 (Nikunj Davda) and #RZ25-0006 (New London 460 East LLC)
• Special Use Permit #SU25-0012 (Mark Pauley) and #SU25-0013 (John East)
• Bid and award for construction of the Falling Creek Road sewage lift station
• Resolution to reaffirm Bedford County as a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary' County
• Grants for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership

EDA - Regular Meeting

The Economic Development Authority will receive the FY25 audit presentation and review monthly financial reports. The body will also consider a childcare grant and a mural for the CVCC Bedford.

• FY25 Audit presentation by Hailey Fox of Brown Edwards
• Closed session regarding the acquisition or disposition of Montvale Lot I-1
• Consideration of a Childcare Grant for Blue Ridge Montessori School
• Consideration of a mural inside CVCC Bedford
• Review of November accounts payable totaling $8,418.49

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is holding its regular meeting. The main item is a year-end report from Joe Guthrie, VDACS Commissioner. The board will also receive administrative, economic development, and cooperative extension reports, along with updates from its committees.

• Guest speaker: Joe Guthrie, VDACS Commissioner, year-end report
• Approval of November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Committee reports: Education & Events, Marketing & Production, Land Protection & Conservation, Public Relations
• Updates on upcoming events and school ag programs
• Farmer's Market updates

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board met on December 3, 2025, and approved the agenda and the November 5, 2025 minutes as amended. The meeting was informational, with no substantive decisions made. Reports were given on VDACS activities, invasive species management, economic development, and extension programs.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of the meeting minutes, a public hearing with two applications, and time for old and new business. No substantive decisions are listed beyond the public hearing items.

• Public hearing on Rezoning Application #RZ25-0006 for New London 460 East LLC (R-1/PCD to C-2)
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit Application #SU25-0011 for Leland Seckman (domestic horses use)

DSS--Regular Meeting

The Bedford County DSS Board met on November 20, 2025, and approved the agenda, prior minutes, and one adoption consent unanimously. The Board also agreed to the director's staffing requests, including reclassifying an Adult Services employee, adding three new staff positions, and moving a supervisor to Foster Care with a salary increase. No public comment or new staff introductions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved one adoption consent (unanimous)
• Agreed to reclassify Adult Services employee to Family Services Specialist IV effective Dec 1, 2025
• Agreed to request three new staff positions in upcoming budget
• Agreed to move a supervisor to Foster Care with salary increase

DSS Signed Minutes

The Bedford County DSS Board met on October 16, 2025, and unanimously approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of program updates, including a warning that SNAP benefits may not be issued in November if the federal shutdown continues, and a closed session. The board concurred with the director's recommendation for two replacement agency cars.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Concurred with director's recommendation for two replacement agency cars
• Entered closed session at 10:58 am (unanimous)
• Exited closed session at 11:02 am (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 10:29 am (unanimous)

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will review a Fire & EMS Master Plan and consider several equipment purchases. The meeting includes discussions on emergency vehicle acquisitions and park infrastructure improvements.

• Purchase of two new ambulances for Hardy Lifesaving Crew and Montvale Rescue Squad
• Purchase of a patrol boat for the Sheriff’s Office
• Contract for architectural and engineering services for Independence Park pond improvements
• Appropriation of State Homeland Security Program Grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management
• Review of Fire & EMS Master Plan

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review a Fire & EMS Master Plan and consider several equipment purchases. The meeting includes discussions on emergency vehicle acquisitions and park improvements.

• Purchase of two new ambulances for Hardy Lifesaving Crew and Montvale Rescue Squad
• Purchase of a patrol boat for the Sheriff’s Office
• Contract for architectural and engineering services for Independence Park pond improvements
• State Homeland Security Program Grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management
• Review of Fire & EMS Master Plan

Parks & Rec Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive updates from Director Stuart Saunders. The board will discuss department staff changes, programs, events, and construction projects.

• Update on staff changes within the department
• Program and events update
• Discussion of Special Events policy
• Review of construction projects

EDA - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County EDA will meet to approve minutes, hear reports, and consider a lease request from RA Tools at the New London Business and Technology Center. They will also authorize a change order for the Bedford Regional Water Authority and discuss the EDA strategic plan. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the investment of public funds related to a hotel, where public discussion could adversely affect the government's financial interest.

• Consideration of RA Tools lease for commercial space at New London Business and Technology Center
• Authorization of change order request required by Bedford Regional Water Authority
• Closed session to discuss investment of public funds (hotel)
• Monthly accounts payable totaling $22,312.62, including $6,451.03 for Town of Bedford Power (CVCC) and $5,570.00 for Coates Electrical Service (Belvac exterior lights)
• Approval of minutes from September 4 and October 14, 2025

The Bedford County EDA approved a 12-month extension for the D-day Omstay hotel project, moving the substantial completion deadline from December 31, 2025, to January 31, 2027. The extension includes a penalty of $800 per month starting February 1, 2027, until the hotel opens, reducing the total $40,000 incentive. The board also approved a $97,500 change order for the New London Phase 2 waterline work and tabled a lease request from Nayer because the company did not qualify as a technology business under EDA covenants.

• Approved 12-month extension for D-day Omstay hotel completion to Jan 31, 2027, with $800/month penalty (6-0, Walton abstained)
• Approved $97,500 change order for New London Phase 2 waterline materials (unanimous)
• No action on Nayer lease request due to non-qualifying business type
• Approved agenda and minutes for Sept 4 and Oct 14, 2025 (unanimous, with abstentions)

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to receive reports from administration, economic development, and the Cooperative Extension. The board will discuss committee updates regarding school programs and the farmer's market.

• Discussion on the effects of Data Centers on Agriculture
• School Ag Programs update
• Farmer’s Market updates
• State of the Herd 2025 Deer Report

Electoral Board Meeting

The Bedford County Electoral Board canvassed the November 4, 2025 General Election over multiple sessions, reviewing precinct results, resolving discrepancies, and adjudicating provisional ballots. The board approved 252 provisional ballots for counting and rejected 31, with no same-day registration matches found. The board prepared vote abstracts for signature, completing the canvass.

• Delayed provisional ballot consideration until research completed (unanimous)
• Reviewed and resolved precinct Statement of Results discrepancies
• Completed write-in certification for School Board (1,892 write-in ballots)
• Adjudicated provisional ballots: 252 approved, 31 rejected
• Verified provisional ballot box seal #6143384
• Counted 252 provisional ballots after SDR match report showed no matches
• Prepared Vote Abstracts for signature

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning application and two special use permit requests, and will also consider a subdivision waiver request and zoning ordinance text amendments. The meeting includes citizen comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Rezoning Application #RZ25-0005 – Nikunj Davda (C-1 to R-1)
• Special Use Permit Application #SU25-0012 – Mark Pauley (Conference Center)
• Special Use Permit Application #SU25-0013 – Jon East (Automobile Repair Services, Major)
• Subdivision Waiver Request Application #SWR25-0005 – Bryce Harker, Sundance Design & Build LLC
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (Old Business)

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will discuss construction for landfill closure capping and review designs for a new Social Services Building and Sheriff’s Office expansion. The body will also consider a fire services mini-grant and a lease amendment for the Montvale School Preservation Foundation.

• Resolution to bid and award construction of approximately 25 acres of closure capping at the Bedford County Landfill
• Resolution approving a Virginia Fire Services Board/Virginia Department of Fire Programs mini-grant
• Resolution to amend Montvale School Preservation Foundation’s lease to allow flea market events
• Updates on new Social Services Building and Sheriff’s Office expansion designs
• Closed session regarding the investment of public funds for a hotel in the Town

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on October 28, 2025. The worksession includes updates on the new Social Services Building and Sheriff's Office expansion designs, plus discussion on landfill closure capping. The regular meeting features a public hearing on a resolution to authorize bidding and awarding construction for approximately 25 acres of closure capping at the Bedford County Landfill, along with consent agenda items and a closed session on a hotel investment.

• Resolution R 102825-01: Approve Virginia Fire Services Board mini-grant (no local match)
• Resolution R 102825-02: Amend Montvale School Preservation Foundation lease for flea market events
• Resolution R 102825-03: Authorize bid and award for 25-acre landfill closure capping
• Public appearance by Dr. Kenyon Knapp on Central Virginia Community College update
• Closed session to discuss investment of public funds regarding a hotel in the Town

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing the Department of Solid Waste to advertise for bids and award a contract for the relocation of solid waste and closure of Cells A, B, and C at the Bedford County Landfill, as required by DEQ directives. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which included a grant application for fire equipment and a lease amendment for the Montvale School Preservation Foundation. The meeting included a worksession presentation on the design of the new Social Services building and Sheriff's Office expansion, with cost estimates discussed but no formal action taken on those projects.

• Approved Resolution #R 102825-03 authorizing bids and contract award for landfill closure capping (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution #R 102825-01 for $17,024 fire services grant application (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution #R 102825-02 amending Montvale School lease for flea market events (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 14, 2025, as amended (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss investment of public funds regarding a hotel in the Town (7-0)
• Certified closed session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law (7-0)

DSS Signed minutes

The Bedford County DSS Board unanimously approved the Adoption Consent action item. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and received program reports on child/adult protective services, SNAP training, and administrative updates. No public comment was made, and the board entered closed session for two items.

• Approved Adoption Consent (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Entered closed session at 10:22 am (unanimous)
• Exited closed session at 10:29 am (unanimous)

BOS - Joint Mtg. w/EDA

The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint worksession with the Economic Development Authority to review FY25 successes and plan for Montvale. The regular meeting includes votes on grant appropriations, land use permits, and facility repairs.

• Special Use Permit #SU20-0003 for Native Enterprises, Inc.
• Subdivision Waiver Request #SWR25-0004 for SML Holding VA LLC
• DCJS Operation Ceasefire Grant and FEMA Public Assistance Reimbursement Grant
• Contract to repair the Solid Waste Transfer Station floor
• Procurement of Shentel Hosted Telephony Services

EDA - Regular Meeting

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss the project's second phase. The body will consider the procurement of additional engineering services.

• Consideration of additional engineering services for Phase 2 project

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint worksession with the Economic Development Authority to discuss FY25 successes and planning for Montvale. The regular meeting includes votes on grant appropriations, land use permits, and county service contracts.

• Special Use Permit #SU20-0003 for Native Enterprises, Inc.
• Subdivision Waiver Request #SWR25-0004 for SML Holding VA LLC
• Contract to repair the Solid Waste Transfer Station floor
• Procurement of Shentel Hosted Telephony Services
• Appropriation of DCJS Operation Ceasefire and FEMA Public Assistance grants

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a subdivision waiver for SML Holdings VA LLC to create ten single-family lots on Nicholas Lane, with conditions including paving the road and a performance guarantee. The board also approved a special use permit amendment for four general office buildings, a contract to repair the Solid Waste Transfer Station floor, and a new phone system. A hotel developer's request to extend its completion deadline was denied, with financial incentives reduced monthly until the hotel opens.

• Approved subdivision waiver #SWR25-0004 for 10 lots on Nicholas Lane, with paving and HOA conditions (7-0)
• Approved special use permit amendment #SU20-0003 for four office buildings at 2565 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (6-1)
• Approved $149,718 DCJS Operation Ceasefire Grant application (consent agenda)
• Approved $16,812.12 FEMA reimbursement grant application for February ice storm costs (consent agenda)
• Authorized contract with Leak & Associates for Solid Waste Transfer Station floor repair (7-0)
• Approved Shentel Hosted Telephony Services, 5-year cost $239,040, saving ~$1.25M (7-0)
• Denied hotel developer's request to extend completion deadline to Dec 31, 2026; incentives reduced $7,617.60/month after Jan 1, 2026 (7-0)

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to review reports on administration, economic development, the cooperative extension, and the Young Farmers. The agenda also includes committee updates on education, marketing, land protection, public relations, and a time-permitting data center informational item.

• Bedford County Fair Report and School Ag Programs update
• Farmer’s Market updates
• Data Center Information (Time Permitting)

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board met and approved the agenda and prior minutes unanimously. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting consisted of reports on the county landfill permit comment period, New London Business and Technology Park grading progress, hurricane Helene farm grant applications, and upcoming events. The board discussed data centers' potential impacts and plans to continue that discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on September 23, 2025, to vote on several resolutions, including a Community CPR Training Initiative Grant, funding for a new pumper truck for Saunders Volunteer Fire Company, and painting the first floor of the Bedford County Courthouse parking garage. Presentations will cover ball field lights at Bedford Avenue Park and a cable television franchise modification with Shentel.

• Resolution #R 092325-01: Approve Community CPR Training Initiative Grant from Bedford Community Health Foundation
• Resolution #R 092325-05: Approve agreement with Saunders Volunteer Fire Company for pumper truck financing
• Resolution #R 092325-02: Authorize staff to bid and award parking garage first-floor painting at Bedford County Courthouse
• Resolution #R 092325-03: Authorize contract for ball field lights installation at Bedford Avenue Park
• Resolution #R 092325-04: Modify cable television franchise between Bedford County and Shentel

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing staff to solicit bids for a traffic coating on the first floor of the courthouse parking garage. A resolution to install LED ball field lights at Bedford Avenue Park was tabled until the next meeting to address board concerns about costs and reuse of existing equipment. The board also approved a consent agenda that included a $7,000 CPR training grant and a $716,791 financing agreement for a new pumper truck for Saunders Volunteer Fire Company, plus a modification to the Shentel cable franchise agreement.

• Approved consent agenda including $7,000 CPR training grant and $716,791 pumper truck financing (7-0)
• Approved resolution to solicit bids for courthouse parking garage floor coating (7-0)
• Tabled resolution for $471,914 LED ball field lights at Bedford Avenue Park (7-0)
• Approved modification to Shentel cable franchise agreement adding notification requirement (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance with Virginia law (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 (7-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with a CPR training grant and a fire truck purchase agreement, plus action items on painting the courthouse parking garage, installing ball field lights at Bedford Avenue Park, and modifying the Shentel cable franchise. The worksession includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Resolution R 092325-01: Community CPR Training Initiative Grant from Bedford Community Health Foundation
• Resolution R 092325-05: Agreement with Saunders Volunteer Fire Company to finance pumper truck purchase
• Resolution R 092325-02: Bidding and award for painting first floor of courthouse parking garage
• Resolution R 092325-03: Contract for ball field lights at Bedford Avenue Park
• Resolution R 092325-04: Modification of cable franchise with Shentel

DSS- Regular Meeting

The Bedford County DSS Board met on August 21, 2025, with a quorum present. The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. No action items, closed session items, or board concerns were raised. Program reports covered foster care, SNAP training, and administrative updates, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:41 a.m. (unanimous)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss strategic priorities and enter closed session regarding broadband build-out and legal matters. The regular meeting includes public hearings on a special use permit for an auto repair shop, three zoning/code text amendments, and several consent agenda items including grants and opioid settlement funds. Action items include a supplemental appropriation from the Transient Occupancy Tax reserve for the PDGA Masters World Championships and authorization to advertise for a fire alarm system replacement.

• Special Use Permit #SU25-0009 for Eddie Dooley, Inc. for 'Automobile Repair Services, Major'
• Text Amendment #TA25-0003 to Zoning Ordinance Section 30-22-2 (Civil Penalties)
• Text amendments to County Code Chapter 7 (Environmental) and Chapter 5 (Building and Development Regulations)
• Supplemental appropriation from TOT Reserve for PDGA Masters World Championships partnership (October 2028)
• Resolution authorizing advertisement for replacement of Administration Building fire alarm system

The Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for an auto repair shop in Montvale, adopted text amendments to zoning and environmental codes, and authorized a $20,000 partnership for the 2028 PDGA Masters. They also approved a consent agenda including grants and opioid settlement participation, and authorized advertising for a new fire alarm system. All votes were unanimous except the PDGA partnership, which passed 6-1.

• Approved Special Use Permit #SU25-0009 for auto repair at 10506 West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (7-0)
• Adopted Zoning Ordinance amendment allowing prepayment of civil penalties (7-0)
• Adopted Chapter 5 amendments on street naming and derelict buildings (7-0)
• Adopted Chapter 7 stormwater management amendments (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 TOT reserve appropriation for PDGA Masters partnership (6-1)
• Authorized advertising for Administration Building fire alarm replacement (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including TRIAD grant, opioid settlement, and AEP/APCO grant (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 25, 2025 (7-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss strategic priorities and enter a closed session to consider public fund investments and legal advice regarding the county's broadband buildout. The regular meeting includes public hearings on a special use permit for an auto repair shop, zoning ordinance amendments on civil penalties, and environmental and building code changes. Consent agenda items include grants for TRIAD and AEP/APCO, and accepting opioid settlement funds. The board will also consider a supplemental appropriation for the PDGA Masters World Championships and advertising for a fire alarm system replacement.

• Special Use Permit #SU25-0009 for Eddie Dooley, Inc. (Automobile Repair Services, Major)
• Text Amendment #TA25-0003 to Zoning Ordinance Section 30-22-2 (Civil Penalties)
• Text amendments to County Code Chapter 7 (Environmental) and Chapter 5 (Building and Development Regulations)
• Supplemental appropriation from Transient Occupancy Tax Reserve for PDGA Masters World Championships (October 2028)
• Resolution authorizing advertisement for fire alarm system replacement at Administration Building

EDA - Regular Meeting

The Economic Development Authority of Bedford County, VA is scheduled to meet on September 4, 2025, to review monthly financial and business reports, along with accounts payable totaling $7,866.19. The authority will also consider a lease agreement amendment for East Coast Fabricators, discuss additional engineering services for the New London Phase 2 project, and continue conversations regarding next steps for the EDA strategic plan.

• Approval of monthly accounts payable report totaling $7,866.19
• Approval of lease agreement amendment for East Coast Fabricators
• Consideration of additional engineering services for Phase 2 project at New London Business and Technology Center
• Discussion of next steps for the EDA strategic plan

The Bedford County EDA approved a second lease amendment with East Coast Fabricators for a five-year term starting November 1, 2025, at $4.65 per square foot ($139,500 annually), with a 15% increase. The vote was 4-1, with Mr. Robertson voting no. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved second lease amendment for East Coast Fabricators (4-1, Robertson no)
• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes as amended unanimously
• No motion on additional engineering services for New London Phase 2

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive administrative, economic development, cooperative extension, and Farm Bureau Young Farmers reports, and hear committee updates on education, marketing, conservation, and public relations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board met and approved the agenda and prior minutes unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports on VDACS AFID grants, a farmer's market survey, Johnson grass control, and updates on local events and markets.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, accept citizen comments, and conduct a public hearing on a special use permit and a zoning text amendment. No specific decisions are listed beyond procedural approvals.

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit Application #SU20-0003 for Native Enterprises Inc.
• Public hearing on Text Amendment Application #TA25-0003 regarding Zoning Ordinance Civil Penalties

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting at 7:00 PM on August 25, 2025. The board will decide on a personal-property tax relief rate for 2025, purchase a John Deere wide-area mower for Parks and Recreation, buy eight in-car cameras for the Sheriff’s Office, and submit a VDOT Revenue Sharing application for the Waterside Neighborhood.

• Set the 2025 Personal Property Tax Relief Rate (Resolution #R 082525-04)
• Approve purchase of a John Deere wide-area mower for Parks and Recreation (Resolution #R 082525-01)
• Authorize a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to buy eight in-car cameras for the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office (Resolution #R 082525-02)
• Submit a VDOT Revenue Sharing application for the Waterside Neighborhood (Resolution #R 082525-03)

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to set the personal property tax relief rate at 33% for the upcoming fiscal year, a decision that aligns with staff's recommendation and is expected to fully exhaust state PPTRA funds. The board also approved a consent agenda that included purchasing a John Deere mower for parks, eight Axon in-car cameras for the Sheriff's Office, and submitting a VDOT revenue sharing application for the Waterside neighborhood. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Approved Resolution R 082525-04 setting personal property tax relief rate at 33% (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of John Deere wide-area mower for $77,500 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contract with Axon for eight in-car cameras for $232,922.57 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including VDOT revenue sharing application for Waterside neighborhood (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025, as amended (6-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will review and decide on the Personal Property Tax Relief Rate for the 2025 tax year. The board is also considering purchases for Parks and Recreation and the Sheriff's Office.

• Resolution to set the Personal Property Tax Relief Rate (PPTRA)
• Purchase of a John Deere wide-area mower for Parks and Recreation
• Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for eight in-car cameras for the Sheriff's Office
• VDOT Revenue Sharing application for the Waterside Neighborhood

DSS Meeting

The Bedford County DSS Board met on May 15, 2025, and approved the agenda, prior minutes, and a compensation plan amendment allowing a pay increase effective June 1, 2025. The board also entered closed sessions for the director's annual review and a personnel matter, passing required resolutions afterward. No other substantive decisions were made; reports covered staffing, caseloads, and the building project.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Compensation Plan to set pay increase effective date of June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for director's annual review and personnel matter, with resolutions passed (unanimous)

Parks & Rec Advisory Board Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met on August 20, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so no official decisions were made and May's minutes were not approved. The meeting served as an informational briefing for the three attending district representatives, covering program updates, staff changes, and upcoming projects.

• No quorum; May minutes not approved
• No official votes or actions taken

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss annual reappropriations and FY2025 year-end budget adjustments. Members will also consider resolutions for new emergency and law enforcement equipment and a settlement regarding opioid-related claims.

• FY2025 year-end budget adjustments and annual reappropriations
• Purchase of one new ambulance
• Purchase of miscellaneous camera equipment for the Sheriff’s Office
• Participation in the settlement of opioid-related claims
• Change order for portable scale rental and removal for the Solid Waste Department

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including a $49,671.50 change order for portable scale rental, and approved resolutions for $56,277 in FY2025 reappropriations, $1.4M in year-end budget adjustments, a $468,835 ambulance purchase, $150,000 in camera equipment, and participation in the opioid settlement. A motion to purchase a new loader for Solid Waste failed (2-5), and a subsequent motion to lease the loader from Excel Equipment passed (5-2). The board also reappointed Deck S. Hardee to the Central Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program.

• Approved consent agenda including $49,671.50 change order for portable scale rental (7-0)
• Approved $56,277 FY2025 reappropriations for Electoral Board and Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Approved FY2025 year-end budget adjustments totaling $1,433,920.62 (7-0)
• Approved $468,835 purchase of one ambulance from Fesco Emergency Sales (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 purchase of camera equipment for Sheriff's Office (7-0)
• Approved participation in opioid settlement with Sackler family (7-0)
• Denied purchase of new loader for Solid Waste Department (2-5)
• Approved lease of new loader from Excel Equipment (5-2)

Electoral Board Meeting

The Bedford County Electoral Board postponed a decision on purchasing Integra communications software until Secretary Ehrhorn can confirm whether the program allows selecting individual components. The board signed the ADA Compliance Confirmation certificate, noting all precincts are compliant or have accommodations. They also discussed the Dominion ICE machine upgrade to VVSG2.0, which may create a financial burden, and continued prioritizing party parity among poll workers.

• Postponed Integra software purchase decision until vendor confirms component flexibility
• Signed ADA Compliance Confirmation certificate
• Discussed Dominion ICE machine upgrade to VVSG2.0 and potential budget impact
• Continued prioritizing party parity in polling precincts

EDA - Regular Meeting

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and discuss property leases. The body is considering a cellular network contract for a disc golf tournament and performance agreement changes for two companies.

• Closed session regarding the acquisition or disposition of real property
• East Coast lease renewal discussion via Divaris
• Ratification of nutrient credit purchase for New London phase 2
• Proposed T-Mobile contract for temporary cellular network at New London Disc Golf Course
• Consideration of performance agreement extension for WexcoUSA and close out for Confident Equipment

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) voted to claw back $15,000 from WexcoUSA due to the company's failure to meet employment requirements in its performance agreement. The board also decided not to issue a second $5,000 incentive payment to Confident Equipment, LLC, as the company did not meet its hiring targets. Additionally, the board ratified lease extensions and stormwater mitigation credit purchases for ongoing development projects.

• Ratified MBC lease extension agreement (Unanimous)
• Ratified purchase of stormwater mitigation credits for $52,360 (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 claw-back from WexcoUSA (5-1)
• Denied $5,000 incentive payment to Confident Equipment, LLC (5-1)

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will convene a regular meeting to receive reports from county administration, USDA, and local farm groups. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board met on August 6, 2025, and approved the agenda and June minutes unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational reports, including a USDA presentation on black vulture management and updates on county economic development, extension programs, and upcoming events.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will meet to review minutes from May and June 2025. The primary focus of the meeting is a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit application.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit Application #SU25-0009 – Eddie Dooley Inc.

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review proposed text amendments to county codes, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on two text amendments (zoning and subdivision ordinances). The board will also consider resolutions for solid waste services, including a loader lease and hauling contract, and several other administrative items.

• Public hearing and vote on Text Amendment #TA25-0001 (Zoning Ordinance)
• Public hearing and vote on Text Amendment #TA25-0002 (Subdivision Ordinance)
• Resolution authorizing lease for new Solid Waste loader (R 072825-06)
• Resolution authorizing contract for Solid Waste hauling services (R 072825-07)
• Resolution for change order for outside dog runs at Animal Shelter (R 072825-01)

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved major updates to the zoning and subdivision ordinances, including new rules for family subdivisions, hot shot trucking, accessory apartments, and civil penalties. The Board also awarded solid waste hauling contracts to Republic Services and Bays Trash Removal, while tabling a decision on leasing a solid waste loader. Additionally, the Board officially voted to move its regular meeting days from Mondays to Tuesdays starting September 1, 2025.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including animal shelter dog run change order, Alliant employee benefits agreement, and Stewartsville-Chamblissburg fire truck financing (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Application #TA25-0001 (7-0)
• Approved Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment Application #TA25-0002 (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution #R 072825-06 to lease a solid waste loader (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 072825-07 awarding solid waste hauling contracts to Republic Services and Bays Trash Removal (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #R 072825-08 initiating Chapter 5 text amendments (7-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors holds a work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on multiple text amendments to county codes, including zoning, subdivision, building regulations, and civil penalties. Several resolutions and ordinances are presented for approval, covering animal shelter upgrades, fire department equipment, solid waste services, and procedural updates.

• Text Amendment Application #TA25-0001 (zoning ordinance changes)
• Text Amendment Application #TA25-0002 (subdivision ordinance changes)
• Resolution #R 072825-01: $X change order for Bedford County Animal Shelter dog runs
• Resolution #R 072825-03: Purchase of 2005 Ford F-450 Wildland Engine for Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department
• Resolution #R 072825-06: Lease for new Solid Waste loader

Electoral Board Meeting

The Electoral Board met to conduct the annual performance evaluation of General Registrar Barbara Gunter. Following a closed executive session, the Board reconvened and formally commended Gunter for her superior performance in the role.

• Entered closed executive session (unanimous)
• Reconvened in open session (unanimous)
• Commended General Registrar for superior performance
• Scheduled next meeting for August 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

DSS Board Meeting

The Bedford County Social Services Board unanimously approved amending the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Compensation Plan, specifically the Retention Increase section, to allow for a pay increase effective June 1, 2025. The board also entered closed session twice for personnel matters, including the director's annual review, and approved the required resolutions upon returning to open session. No adoption consents were on the agenda for this meeting.

• Amended 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Compensation Plan to allow pay increase effective June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda addition for compensation plan amendment via roll call vote (5-0)
• Entered closed session for director's annual review (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matter - board's annual evaluation of director (unanimous)
• Passed resolution stating no other business conducted in closed session (unanimous)

Cancelled - PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025. No business or public hearings will be conducted at this time.

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority will hold a work session to discuss proposed zoning and erosion regulations, followed by a regular meeting with votes on rezoning, special use permits, grants, and pay adjustments. The board will also hear presentations on a rezoning case and a domestic horses special use permit.

• Text Amendment Application #TA25-0001 (R-1 and R-2 minimum lot requirements)
• Rezoning Application #RZ25-0004 (C-2 to AP) for Linda and Gary Bower
• Special Use Permit #SU25-0005 for Edwin and Kim Jackson (Domestic Horses)
• FY26 State of Virginia Affiliate Funding for Southern Virginia ICAC Task Force (no local match)
• FY26 Next Generation 911 Grant from Virginia Department of Emergency Management

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will discuss updates to zoning and erosion regulations during a worksession. The regular meeting includes votes on state funding for internet crimes and emergency communications, as well as a pay adjustment for Board members.

• Rezoning Application #RZ25-0004 to change a parcel from C-2 to AP for Linda and Gary Bower
• Special Use Permit #SU25-0005 for Edwin and Kim Jackson to establish 'Domestic Horses' use
• Resolution to adjust pay for members of the Board of Supervisors
• Text Amendment Application #TA25-0001 regarding R-1 and R-2 minimum lot requirements
• Appropriation of FY26 State of Virginia funding for the Southern Virginia ICAC Task Force

The Board approved a revised initiating resolution for zoning text amendments, choosing Option 3 which revises R-1 minimum lot sizes based on utility access while maintaining existing R-2 standards. The amendments will go to the Planning Commission for a joint public hearing on July 28. The Board also approved a pay adjustment for its members, effective January 1, 2026, and approved several grants and rezoning requests.

• Approved revised zoning text amendment resolution (Option 3) adjusting R-1 lot sizes based on utility access (6-0)
• Approved Board of Supervisors pay adjustment: $11,000 member, $12,200 vice-chair, $12,800 chair, effective Jan 1, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2541 Morgan Church Road from C-2 to AP (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for domestic horses at 1218 Harbor Heights Drive (6-0)
• Approved $150,000 Next Generation 911 grant application (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $604,210 ICAC affiliate funding and $3,096,547 ICAC state funding (6-0)
• Approved $898,780.38 Shentel Make-Ready grant appropriation (6-0)

Electoral Board Meeting

The Bedford County Electoral Board met on June 18 and 20, 2025, to canvass votes from the election. They reviewed provisional ballots, resolved discrepancies in precinct results, and completed the canvass for all precincts including absentee and provisional votes. The board unanimously approved motions to suspend and later adjourn the canvass.

• Reviewed and acted on provisional ballots, deciding to count or reject each
• Resolved discrepancies in precinct Statement of Results (SORs)
• Completed SORs for all precincts and absentee segments
• Prepared Vote Abstracts for signature
• Suspended canvass until June 20 (unanimous)
• Adjourned canvass (unanimous)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a Special Use Permit amendment and a donation. The session includes a public hearing regarding a development application.

• Resolution #R 060925-02: Special Use Permit application #SU25-0006 for Bridgewater Bay Development to amend a condition
• Resolution #R 060925-01: Acceptance of a donated wheelchair washer

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit amendment for Bridgewater Bay Development, changing the boat slip condition to align with Appalachian Power permits and removing the previous 370-slip cap. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a donated wheelchair washer for the nursing home, and approved the minutes from May 27, 2025. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Special Use Permit #SU25-0006 amending boat slip condition for Bridgewater Bay (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including donation of wheelchair washer to Nursing Home (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 (7-0)

Electoral Board Meeting

The Bedford County Electoral Board voted unanimously to purchase the Integra software program for election administration. The board also entered a closed session for a personnel issue and reconvened, certifying the session was lawful. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of Integra software program (unanimous)
• Entered closed executive session for personnel issue (unanimous)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia Code (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

EDA - Regular Meeting

The Economic Development Authority will review monthly financial reports and consider the adoption of the FY2025-26 budget. The body is also scheduled to discuss service agreements and project contracts for county business centers.

• Adoption of FY2025-26 EDA budget
• Award of contract for New London Phase 2 Meade Road project
• Consideration of Trane five-year service agreement contract for Bedford Center for Business
• Ratification of performance agreement with SML Packaging Solutions
• Consideration of request to close Source4 performance agreement

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will receive reports from administration, economic development, and cooperative extension. The meeting includes guest presentations on a meat processing facility business concept and education and gleaning programs.

• Presentation by Grace Neller on meat processing facility business concept
• Presentation by Ben Breene on St. Andrews education and gleaning programs
• Bedford County Fair report
• School Ag Programs update
• Farmer’s Market updates

The board unanimously approved the agenda and the May 7, 2025 minutes as amended. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff reports and guest presentations, including an update on urban beekeeping zoning and a presentation on the Society of St. Andrews gleaning program.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three applications: a special use permit amendment for Bridgewater Bay Development, a rezoning request from C-2 to AP by Linda and Gary Bower, and a special use permit for Edwin and Kim Jackson. They will also discuss old business regarding subdivision ordinance text amendments for family subdivisions and final plat requirements. The meeting is open for citizen comments.

• Special Use Permit #SU25-0006 – Bridgewater Bay Development (request to amend condition)
• Rezoning #RZ25-0004 – Linda and Gary Bower (C-2 to AP)
• Special Use Permit #SU25-0005 – Edwin and Kim Jackson
• Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments – Family Subdivision & Final Plat Requirements

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on employee incentive programs, including a retention bonus funded by state funds, and approve the FY2025-2026 county and school board budgets. A public hearing will consider an ordinance authorizing county employee incentives.

• Consideration of ordinance authorizing incentives for County Employees (Ordinance #O 052725-01)
• Resolution to appropriate state funds for employee retention bonus (Resolution #R 052725-02)
• Resolution adopting FY2025-2026 Bedford County and School Board Budgets (Resolution #R 052725-03)

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the FY2025-2026 county and school budgets, totaling $134.3 million and $136.6 million respectively. They also authorized a 1.5% bonus for full-time employees and a $250 bonus for part-time employees, funded by state and local funds. Additionally, the Board approved a $1,000 retention bonus for school employees and an ordinance allowing performance incentives for county employees.

• Adopted FY2025-2026 county budget of $134,318,842 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2025-2026 school budget of $136,612,318 (unanimous)
• Approved employee bonus resolution: 1.5% for full-time, $250 for part-time (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 retention bonus for school employees (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance authorizing performance incentives for county employees (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 (unanimous)

BZA - Regular and Organizational Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on one variance application and two appeal applications, then approve minutes and conduct its annual organizational meeting, including electing a chairman and vice-chairman and adopting bylaws and the annual report.

• Variance Application #VP25-0001 – Diamond Hill MCH LLC
• Appeal Application #AP25-0001 – Poplar Forest Nursery Inc.
• Appeal Application #AP25-0002 – Poplar Forest Nursery Inc.
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of Bylaws and 2024 Annual Report

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on May 27, 2025. The worksession includes discussion of an employee bonus and a closed session on acquiring or disposing of park and special event properties. The regular meeting features public hearings and votes on an employee incentive ordinance, a school employee retention bonus resolution, and adoption of the FY2025-2026 budgets.

• Discussion of employee bonus and appropriating funds to FY2025-2026 budget (worksession)
• Closed session on acquisition/disposition of park properties and special event location
• Ordinance #O 052725-01: incentives for County Employees
• Resolution #R 052725-02: appropriating state funds for school employee retention bonus
• Resolution #R 052725-03: adopting FY2025-2026 County and School Board budgets

DSS Board

The Bedford County Department of Social Services Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear program reports, and receive updates from the director, including on the DSS building project. The board will also review the budget, vacancies, and foster care placements, and take action on adoption consents. A closed session is scheduled for the director's evaluation.

• Closed session for director evaluation
• Adoption consent action items
• DSS building project update
• Budget review and vacancy update
• Foster care placement update

The Bedford County DSS Board meeting on May 15, 2025, was primarily a review of monthly performance metrics and budget reports. No formal votes or decisions were recorded. The board reviewed data on program timeliness, caseloads, expenditures, and year-to-date budget status.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded in the minutes

RAB - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Parks Advisory Board will hold its quarterly meeting to hear updates from the Parks & Recreation Department, including program events, a Little League tournament, and construction projects. Board members will also have time for comments and discussion of upcoming meetings.

• Little League tournament update and possible subcommittee formation
• Construction projects review by Parks & Recreation Department

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on May 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider resolutions adopting the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY26-31, designating Breezy Ridge as a Rural Rustic Road, and authorizing a partnership for a regional water supply plan. Public hearings will include the FY2025-26 budget, special use permit applications, and a tax exemption for the real estate of 'Foods for Kids'.

• Adopt VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY26-31 (Resolution #R 051225-01)
• Designate Breezy Ridge as a Rural Rustic Road (Resolution #R 051225-02)
• Authorize partnership with Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission for regional water supply plan (Resolution #R 051225-03)
• Consider Special Use Permit Application #SU25-0002 (Dennis Cawley) and #SU25-0003 (James and Tricia Gates)
• Grant tax exemption for 'Foods for Kids' real estate (Ordinance #O 051225-06)

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY26-31 (with an estimated allocation of $7,380,732), designating Breezy Ridge Road as a Rural Rustic Road, and authorizing a partnership with the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission to develop a regional water supply plan. The board also approved two special use permits for recreational vehicle and boat sales/service/storage (one with a condition prohibiting sales/service), and granted a real estate tax exemption for the Food For Kids non-profit. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan FY26-31 and designated Breezy Ridge Road as Rural Rustic Road (7-0)
• Authorized partnership with Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission for regional water supply plan (7-0)
• Approved special use permit #SU25-0002 for RV/boat sales/service/storage at 13315 Stewartsville Road (7-0)
• Approved special use permit #SU25-0003 for RV/boat storage with condition prohibiting sales/service (7-0)
• Granted real estate tax exemption for Food For Kids property at 1100 Celebration Ave, Moneta (7-0)
• Reappointed Pamela Palmer and Olivia Madison to Library Board of Trustees (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 (7-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the FY2025-26 budgets for Bedford County and the Bedford County School Board. The board will also consider special use permits and a tax exemption for 'Foods for Kids'.

• Public hearing for FY2025-26 Bedford County and Bedford County School Board Budget
• Special Use Permit Application #SU25-0002 (Dennis Cawley)
• Special Use Permit Application #SU25-0003 (James and Tricia Gates)
• Ordinance for real estate tax exemption for 'Foods for Kids'
• Resolution to designate Breezy Ridge a Rural Rustic Road

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The board will receive reports from administration, economic development, and the cooperative extension. Members will discuss updates regarding school agriculture programs, the farmer's market, and the coyote lottery.

• School Ag Programs update
• Farmer’s Market updates
• Coyote Lottery

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the April 2, 2025 minutes (with a correction) unanimously. The meeting consisted primarily of informational reports from staff and committees, including updates on the drought's impact on spring crops, the opening of farmers markets, and upcoming events. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Zoning Ordinance text amendment. The body will also review a special project application for Staunton River High School and a variance request for Diamond Hill MHC LLC.

• Public Hearing: Text Amendment Application #TA25-0001 – Zoning Ordinance (Various)
• Special Review Project Application #SRP25-0003 – Staunton River High School
• Subdivision Waiver Request Application #SWR25-0002 – Section 31-187 (Arrangement)
• Variance Application #VP25-0001 – Diamond Hill MHC LLC
• Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments regarding Family Subdivision & Final Plat Requirements

EDA - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, enter closed session to discuss real property acquisition and a prospective business, and receive reports from the director and on finances. They will also discuss the Bedford Center lease renewal, New London Phase 2 bid negotiation and award, a performance agreement closure, and the FY26 budget.

• Closed session for real property acquisition and prospective business discussions
• New London Phase 2 project bid negotiation and award
• Consideration to close Damage Prevention Solutions performance agreement and issue final credit
• MBC lease renewal at Bedford Center for Business
• Monthly accounts payable totaling $16,785.09

The Bedford County EDA unanimously approved closing the Damage Prevention Solutions performance agreement and issuing final credit, after determining the company met investment and compensation requirements. The board also approved a motion to have Divaris review the MBC lease renewal, and discussed the New London Phase 2 bid process, allowing staff to negotiate with VEDP if bids exceed budget. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were reports or discussions.

• Closed Damage Prevention Solutions performance agreement and issued final credit (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Divaris to review MBC lease renewal and present recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved National Economic Development Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for real property and business recruitment discussions (unanimous)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to vote on two resolutions: one accepting a $250,000 ARPA grant for sexual and domestic violence services, and another authorizing the purchase of a 2025 International CV 4WD Cab and Chassis Horton Ambulance. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and a county administrator report.

• Accept $250,000 ARPA Sexual and Domestic Violence Services Grant (Resolution #R 042825-01)
• Purchase 2025 International CV 4WD Cab and Chassis Horton Ambulance (Resolution #R 042825-02)
• Presentation on Route 221 Corridor during 5:00 PM worksession
• VDOT Secondary Six-year Plan discussion in worksession

The Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of a 2025 International CV 4WD Cab and Chassis Horton Ambulance for $468,835, which came in about $30,000 under budget. During the worksession, the Board reached a consensus to add a 0.6-mile paving project on Route 685 (Breezy Ridge Road) to VDOT's Secondary Six-Year Plan, with formal approval expected at the May 12 meeting. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a $24,900 grant for Bedford Domestic Violence Services, and the minutes from April 14, 2025, as amended.

• Approved $468,835 ambulance purchase (7-0)
• Consensus to pave 0.6 mi of Route 685 Breezy Ridge Rd in SSYP
• Approved $24,900 ARPA grant for Bedford Domestic Violence Services (7-0)
• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes as amended (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned at 7:27 pm (7-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on April 28, 2025. The board will discuss a Route 221 Corridor presentation and the VDOT Secondary Six-year Plan during the worksession. The regular meeting agenda includes considering a resolution to purchase an ambulance and a resolution to accept a domestic violence services grant.

• Consideration of a resolution accepting and appropriating the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Sexual and Domestic Violence Services Grant Program (VSGP) (Resolution #R 042825-01)
• Consideration of a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2025 International CV 4WD Cab and Chassis Horton Ambulance presented by Fire & Rescue Chief Janet Blankenship (Resolution #R 042825-02)
• Route 221 Corridor Presentation
• VDOT Secondary Six-year Plan

DSS Meeting

The Bedford County DSS Board approved the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan, the Director's Delegated Duties, the Affirmative Action Policy, and three adoption consents, all unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on staffing, program updates, and budget concerns.

• Approved 2025-2026 Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Director's Delegated Duties (unanimous)
• Approved Affirmative Action Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted three adoption consents (unanimous)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review a GIS data transfer grant and discuss the FY26 budget, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings and action items. Key decisions include setting tax rates for 2025, adopting the nursing home per diem rates, approving a special use permit and a rezoning, and authorizing several contracts and easements.

• Public hearing on ordinance establishing Tax Rates for Tax Year 2025 (Ordinance #O 041425-04)
• Public hearing on VDOT's FY26-31 Secondary Six-Year Plan
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit #SY25-0001 for Gardner Heifers, Inc. (Resolution #R 041425-06)
• Public hearing on Rezoning Application #RA25-0001 for Paul and Harvey Mattson (Ordinance #O 041425-07)
• Resolution authorizing contract with Owen Building and Remodeling for Community Development suite improvements (Resolution #R 041425-11)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review GIS data transfer grant details and discuss the FY26 budget. The regular meeting will include votes on resolutions for a GIS grant, utility pole relocation, and Comcast easement, as well as public hearings on tax rates, VDOT’s road plan, nursing home rates, a special use permit, and a rezoning application.

• Consideration of GIS Data Transfer Grant resolution (Resolution #R 041425-01)
• Utility pole relocation easement resolution (Resolution #R 041425-02)
• Comcast facilities easement agreement resolution (Resolution #R 041425-03)
• Public hearing on FY25 tax rate ordinance (Ordinance #O 041425-04)
• Rezoning Application #RA25-0001 for Paul and Harvey Mattson (Ordinance #O 041425-07)

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to discuss routine reports, committee updates, and a special presentation from the Peaks of Otter Soil & Water Conservation District. The agenda includes consideration of an Apple Blossom Month Resolution and updates on school agriculture programs, the Farmer's Market, and the Coyote Lottery.

• Special presentation from Peaks of Otter Soil & Water Conservation District
• Apple Blossom Month Resolution
• School Ag Programs update
• Farmer's Market updates
• Coyote Lottery

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board met on April 2, 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes. They heard reports on the FY26 budget (no tax increase), the Board of Supervisors' decision not to fund the $100k Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance agreement, and updates on soil and water conservation, markets, and youth programs. No formal board decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two special use permit applications, review a subdivision waiver request and a special review project for the animal shelter addition, and discuss various zoning ordinance text amendments. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes, and a citizen comment period.

• Special Use Permit #SU25-0002 – Dennis Cawley
• Special Use Permit #SU25-0003 – James and Tricia Gates
• Subdivision Waiver Request #SWR25-0001 – Subdivision Ordinance Sec. 31-189 Arrangement
• Special Review Project #SRP25-0002 – Bedford County Animal Shelter Addition
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (Various)

EDA - Joint Meeting with Town of Bedford

The Economic Development Authorities of Bedford County and the Town of Bedford are meeting to share updates on workforce, real estate, and infrastructure projects. The session focuses on reporting progress and informational items rather than voting on new ordinances or contracts.

• County updates on workforce initiatives and childcare grants
• Town updates on Metal Workforce Training Center and hotel projects
• Status update on the train station
• Update on the Business Development Center
• Announcement of Business Appreciation Event on May 8

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review solid waste and nursing home funds, personnel committee recommendations, FY26 insurance premiums, and discuss tax rate advertisement. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items, public hearings on election precinct changes, and action items on contracts and grants.

• Resolution to advertise nursing home rate changes (R 032425-01)
• Contract with Rinker Design Associates for Meade Road improvements (R 032425-03)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 6 Elections on precincts and satellite absentee voting (O 32425-06)
• Resolution for ADA accessible playground design and installation (R 032425-08)
• Acceptance of $50,000 grant for Montvale School brownfields (R 032425-12)

BOS - Budget Worksession

The Board will conduct a budget worksession covering insurance premiums, tax rate advertisements, and personnel. The regular meeting includes votes on infrastructure contracts, election precinct amendments, and several grant appropriations.

• Contract with Rinker Design Associates for Meade Road improvements
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 6 'Elections' regarding precincts and polling places
• Appropriation of a $50,000 grant for the Montvale School
• Appropriation of a $10,000 sponsorship from Centra's Department of Community Health
• Contract for the design and installation of an ADA accessible playground and surface

DSS Board Meeting

The Bedford County DSS Board unanimously approved two adoption consents and canceled the June 2025 board meeting due to a scheduling conflict. The board also approved the amended agenda and prior meeting minutes. No public comment or new staff introductions were reported.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted two adoption consents (unanimous)
• Canceled June 2025 board meeting (unanimous)

BOS - Special Called Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a special called meeting to consider authorizing the County Administrator to execute a contract for the expansion of the Bedford County Animal Shelter. A presentation by the Public Works Director will follow. A separate budget workshop will review the FY26 General Fund Proposed Operating Budget, new position requests, and external agency contributions.

• Authorization of contract for Bedford County Animal Shelter expansion
• Presentation by Public Works Director Doug Coffman
• Review of FY26 General Fund Proposed Operating Budget
• Review of FY26 New Position Requests
• Review of FY26 External Agency Contributions

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the County Administrator to execute a $1,055,572 contract with Coleman-Adams Construction, Inc. for the animal shelter expansion, with the metal roof and signage included and three cost-saving options omitted. The board also held a worksession to review the proposed FY26 budget, discussing items like employee raises, school funding, and vehicle replacements, but made no final decisions on those topics.

• Approved Resolution #R 031725-01 authorizing $1,055,572 contract for animal shelter expansion (6-0, Davis absent)
• Adjourned special called meeting at 5:18 pm (7-0)
• Adjourned worksession at 6:33 pm (7-0)

BOS - Budget Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will consider a contract for the expansion of the Bedford County Animal Shelter. The session also includes a review of the FY26 General Fund Proposed Operating Budget, new position requests, and external agency contributions.

• Contract authorization for Bedford County Animal Shelter expansion
• Review of FY26 General Fund Proposed Operating Budget
• Review of FY26 New Position Requests
• Review of FY26 External Agency Contributions

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing the County Administrator to execute a $1,055,572 contract with Coleman-Adams Construction, Inc. for the animal shelter expansion, with the metal roof and signage retained and three cost-saving options (cage covers, side transfer doors, HVAC redesign) omitted. The board also held a worksession to review the FY26 proposed budget, discussing items like a 3% COLA, employee bonuses, and school funding, but made no final decisions on those items.

• Approved Resolution #R 031725-01 authorizing $1,055,572 contract for animal shelter expansion (6-0, Davis absent)
• Adjourned special called meeting at 5:18 pm (7-0)
• Adjourned worksession at 6:33 pm (7-0)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will review FY26 revenue estimates and budget priorities during a worksession. The regular meeting includes votes on public safety grants and a contract for the County Recreation Facility parking area.

• Review of FY26 Revenue estimates and budget 'Big Rocks'
• Individual Public Safety Point Education Program (PEP) grant (Resolution #R 031025-01)
• Multi-jurisdictional Public Safety Point Education Program (PEP) grant (Resolution #R 031025-02)
• Contract for County Recreation Facility parking area (Resolution #R 031025-03)
• School Resource Officer Continuation Grant application (Resolution #R 031025-04)

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession reviewing FY26 revenue estimates and budget proposals, with no tax increases proposed. During the regular meeting, the Board approved four resolutions: a $4,000 individual PEP grant, a $40,000 multi-jurisdictional PEP grant, a $75,250.47 paving contract with Adams Paving Company for the County Recreation Facility, and a $1,103,881 SRO continuation grant application. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $75,250.47 paving contract with Adams Paving Company for County Rec Facility (7-0)
• Approved $1,103,881 SRO continuation grant application to DCJS (7-0)
• Approved $40,000 multi-jurisdictional PEP grant application (7-0)
• Approved $4,000 individual PEP grant application (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including PEP grant resolution (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025, as amended (7-0)

BOS - Budget Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget worksession to review FY26 revenue estimates and discuss budget items. During its regular meeting, the board will consider resolutions for public safety grants, a county recreation facility parking area contract, and a School Resource Officer grant.

• Consideration of Individual Public Safety Point Education Program grant (Resolution #R 031025-01)
• Consideration of Multi-jurisdictional Public Safety Point Education Program grant with presentation by Director of Emergency Communications Christine Giglio (Resolution #R 031025-02)
• Consideration of a contract for County Recreation Facility parking area with presentation by Parks & Recreation Director Chris Higgins (Resolution #R 031025-03)
• Consideration of School Resource Officer Continuation Grant application with presentation by Sheriff Mike Miller (Resolution #R 031025-04)
• Review FY26 Revenue estimates and budget discussion during worksession

EDA - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County EDA is meeting to approve its corrected 2025 meeting calendar, agenda, and February minutes. They will hear reports from the director, business programs, and finance, including a list of paid bills. The board will also discuss a childcare grant extension request, small business assistance direction, and the FY2026 budget draft.

• Approval of corrected 2025 meeting calendar
• Monthly accounts payable totaling $17,168.13 (e.g., Town of Bedford Power $7,829.91, Johnson Controls Fire Protection $4,411.87)
• Blue Ridge Montessori School childcare grant extension request
• FY2026 EDA Budget Draft discussion
• Small business assistance direction

Ag Board Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board is holding its regular meeting with routine items: approving the agenda and February minutes, issuing a proclamation for Apple Blossom Month, and receiving reports from administration, economic development, cooperative extension, and the Farm Bureau Young Farmers. Committee reports will cover events, school programs, the county fair, farmer's market updates, the coyote lottery, land protection, public relations, and government policy.

• Proclamation declaring Apple Blossom Month
• Approval of February 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• County Fair Report
• Farmer's Market updates
• Coyote Lottery update

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board unanimously endorsed a letter supporting a change in biosolids storage designation from on-farm to routine storage, following a Farm Bureau Board vote. The Board of Supervisors' beekeeping ordinance changes were sent back to the Planning Commission, which voted 4-2 not to move forward, so the matter returns to the Board of Supervisors. The board also approved the agenda and amended meeting minutes, but took no action on an Apple Blossom Month proclamation.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Endorsed biosolids storage designation change (unanimous)
• No action on Apple Blossom Month proclamation (deferred to April 2 meeting)

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025, was canceled. The agenda included public hearings for a special use permit and two rezoning applications, as well as discussions on zoning and subdivision ordinance text amendments.

• Special Use Permit Application #SU25-0001 – Gardners Heifers Inc.
• Rezoning Application #RZ25-0001 – Paul & Harvey Mattson (C-2 to R-1)
• Rezoning Application #RZ25-0002 – John Rosebush (C-2 to R-2)
• Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments

BZA - Organizational and Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Zoning Appeals is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, adopt the 2025-2026 meeting schedule and inclement weather policy, adopt bylaws, and approve the 2024 annual report. The board will also approve the agenda and draft minutes from March 26, 2024. No zoning cases or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of 2025-2026 Meeting Schedule and Inclement Weather Policy
• Adoption of Bylaws
• Adoption of 2024 Annual Report
• Approval of March 26, 2024 Draft Minutes

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession at 5:00 PM to discuss the animal shelter expansion and capital improvement projects, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. At the regular meeting, the board will vote on resolutions to fund the animal shelter addition, award a design contract for the new Social Services building and Sheriff's Office expansion, accept a hazard mitigation grant for a generator replacement, and adopt a fee schedule for medical transports. The agenda also includes consent items for two DMV grants and citizen comments.

• Resolution R 022425-03: Appropriation of funds for Bedford County Animal Shelter addition
• Resolution R 022425-04: Award contract for design of new Social Services building and Sheriff's Office expansion
• Resolution R 022425-05: Hazard Mitigation Grant to replace generator at Porter's Mountain tower site
• Resolution R 022425-06: Adopt 2025 Revenue Recovery Rate Fee Schedule for medical transports
• Consent agenda: DMV Selective Enforcement grants (Alcohol and Police Traffic Services)

The Board approved a contract with Spectrum Design for architectural and engineering services for the new Social Services building and Sheriff's Office expansion. It also approved a DMV alcohol grant for DUI checkpoints (5-2), a hazard mitigation grant for a diesel generator, and a new medical transport fee schedule. The animal shelter expansion item was removed from the agenda.

• Approved Spectrum Design contract for Sheriff's Office expansion and Social Services building design (7-0)
• Approved DMV Selective Enforcement Alcohol Grant application for $22,416 (5-2)
• Approved Hazard Mitigation Grant application for diesel generator at Porter's Mountain tower (7-0)
• Adopted 2025 Revenue Recovery Rate Fee Schedule for medical transports (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including DMV Police Traffic Services Grant application (7-0)
• Removed animal shelter expansion appropriation from agenda

BOS - Worksession

The Board of Supervisors will discuss and vote on funding for the Bedford County Animal Shelter addition. The meeting also includes decisions on grant applications and a new fee schedule for medical transports.

• Appropriation of funds for the Bedford County Animal Shelter addition
• Contract award for the design of a new Social Services building and Sheriff’s Office expansion
• Adoption of the 2025 Revenue Recovery Rate Fee Schedule for medical transports
• Hazard Mitigation Grant to replace the generator at the Porter’s Mountain tower site
• DMV Selective Enforcement grants for Alcohol and Police Traffic Services

LBBCA - Annual Organization Meeting

The Local Board of Building Code Appeals will meet to elect a Chair and appoint a Secretary. The board will also review the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

• Election of Chair
• Appointment of Secretary
• Review of 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession with the Cooperative Extension Office, then a regular meeting covering consent agenda items, a continued special use permit, and several action items. Key decisions include a contract for court demolition/reconstruction, grant applications, and a closed session on a lease for the former Montvale Elementary School.

• Resolution #R 021025-02: contract for demolition and reconstruction of pickleball and basketball courts
• Resolution #R 021025-01: Creative Communities Partnership Grant application to Virginia Commission for the Arts
• Resolution #R 021025-03: Make-Ready grant application on behalf of ZiTel
• Special Use Permit #SU24-000 for Carriage Square LTD (continued from Dec 9, 2024)
• Closed session on lease for former Montvale Elementary School

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on a special use permit for Carriage Square LTD, a decision on a contract for demolition and reconstruction of pickleball and basketball courts, and approval of two grant resolutions. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss a lease for the former Montvale Elementary School.

• Resolution #R 021025-02: contract for demolition and reconstruction of pickleball and basketball courts
• Special Use Permit #SU24-000 for Carriage Square LTD (continued from Dec 9, 2024)
• Resolution #R 021025-01: Creative Communities Partnership Grant application to Virginia Commission for the Arts
• Resolution #R 021025-03: Make-Ready grant application on behalf of ZiTel
• Closed session to discuss lease for former Montvale Elementary School

EDA Organizational Meeting

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority will hold its organizational meeting to elect officers and approve the 2025 meeting calendar. They will also review and decide on exterior lighting options at Belvac, consider a trees-for-clean-water grant fund appropriation, and hear a small business loan presentation. The agenda includes routine reports and approval of minutes.

• Election of officers and approval of 2025 meeting calendar
• Review and decision on exterior lighting options at Belvac
• Trees for clean water grant fund appropriation
• Small Business Loan presentation
• Monthly financial and accounts payable reports (e.g., $3,011.92 to Town of Bedford Power for CVCC)

The Bedford County Economic Development Authority held its organizational meeting, electing Matthew Braud as Chairperson, Wyatt Walton as Vice-Chairman, Pam Armstrong as Secretary, and Mr. Perrow as Treasurer. The board unanimously approved the 2025 meeting calendar, agenda, and December 5, 2024 minutes. It also approved a $20,000 exterior lighting upgrade at Belvac (6-1) and a $12,500 appropriation for the Trees for Clean Water program. The small business loan program was discussed but tabled for further review at the March meeting.

• Elected Matthew Braud as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Wyatt Walton as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Pam Armstrong as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Perrow as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $20k Belvac lighting upgrade (6-1)

Ag Board - Organizational Meeting

The Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will hold its organizational meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, elect officers, and adopt the 2025 meeting calendar. Reports from administration, economic development, cooperative extension, and the Farm Bureau Young Farmers will be presented.

• Election of officers
• Adoption of 2025 meeting calendar
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 4, 2024

The Bedford County Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board held an organizational meeting, unanimously approving the agenda, December minutes, and 2025 meeting calendar. Officers were retained, and a new Legislative Committee was formed. The board also asked staff to re-evaluate the urban beekeeping ordinance to potentially expand parameters for more hives on residential property.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Retained current officers: Chairman Powers, Dr. Gardner, Mrs. McIntyre (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Formed Legislative Committee (unanimous)
• Requested staff re-evaluate urban beekeeping ordinance to potentially expand parameters

PC - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Planning Commission will meet to conduct its annual organization, including elections for Chair and Vice Chair, the adoption of the 2025-2026 meeting schedule, bylaws, and the 2024 annual report. The agenda also includes old business regarding zoning and subdivision ordinance text amendments, along with new business featuring a subdivision waiver request and a special review project.

• Adoption of 2025-2026 Meeting Schedule and Inclement Weather Resolution
• Adoption of Bylaws and the 2024 Annual Report
• Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments (Various)
• Subdivision Waiver Request #SWR24-0003 – Jeremy & Christi Toms
• Special Review Project #SRP25-0001 – Forest Volunteer Fire Department

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will vote on several fund appropriations for road projects and grants. The meeting includes discussions on banking services and the expansion of the county animal shelter.

• Invitation for Bids and Contract Award for the Bedford County Animal Shelter expansion
• Supplemental appropriation of Waterside road bond funds
• Appropriation of funds for the Meade Road VDOT EDA Grant
• Appropriation of funds for the Sleepy Oak Lane Project
• Funding for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force’s Forensic Cloud Project

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, which included appropriating funds for road bond projects (Waterside, Sleepy Oak Lane), a VDOT EDA grant for Meade Road, and VMRI grants for ZiTel and Shentel. They also endorsed the Blue Ridge Rising initiative and approved budgeting up to $3.26 million for the ICAC Task Force's forensic cloud project. Additionally, they approved a banking services contract with First Bank & Trust, authorized a DCJS grant application for forensic technology, and authorized bidding for the animal shelter expansion.

• Approved consent agenda including Waterside road bond appropriation (6-0)
• Approved Meade Road VDOT EDA grant appropriation (6-0)
• Approved VMRI grant appropriations for ZiTel ($4,142,778.01) and Shentel ($1,097,540.97) (6-0)
• Approved Sleepy Oak Lane road bond appropriation of $275,000 (6-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Blue Ridge Rising initiative (6-0)
• Approved ICAC Forensic Cloud Project budget up to $3,260,000 (6-0)
• Approved banking services contract with First Bank & Trust (6-0)
• Authorized DCJS Operation Ceasefire grant application for $183,958.24 (6-0)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss updates on the Blue Ridge Rising Initiative and a forensic cloud project, followed by a regular meeting to vote on multiple funding resolutions. Items include road projects, grants, banking services, and the animal shelter expansion.

• Supplemental appropriation of Waterside Road bond funds (Resolution #R 012725-01)
• Appropriation of funds for Meade Road VDOT EDA Grant (Resolution #R 012725-02)
• Appropriation of funds for Sleepy Oak Lane Project (Resolution #R 012725-04)
• Contract for Banking Services (Resolution #R 012725-09)
• Advertisement for bids and contract award for Bedford County Animal Shelter expansion (Resolution #R 012725-07)

DSS Board

The Bedford County DSS Board held its organizational meeting, electing Laura Carey as Chair and Katie Ellis as Vice Chair for 2025. The board unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and the posting of a Family Services Specialist IV position in Child Protective Services. It also approved adding a closed session item for real property discussion and entered closed session.

• Elected Laura Carey as Board Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected Katie Ellis as Vice Chair for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved posting for Family Services Specialist IV in Child Protective Services (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to include officer elections (unanimous)
• Approved closed session agenda item for real property discussion (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Bedford County Electoral Board organized for 2025, unanimously electing Ann Duncan as Chair, Elizabeth Ehrhorn as Secretary, and Steven M. (Mike) Waldmann as Vice Chair. The board also discussed upcoming training, new polling locations, and a deputy registrar retirement, but took no other formal votes.

• Elected Elizabeth Ehrhorn as Secretary and Steven M. (Mike) Waldmann as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Ann Duncan as Chair (unanimous)

BOS - Worksession

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss the B.E.A.D. broadband program, followed by a regular meeting to organize the board for 2025, including adopting rules of procedure and selecting officers. The board will also consider zoning and subdivision text amendments, a fire and EMS volunteer incentive stipend program, and several consent agenda items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an IT employee contract.

• Discussion of B.E.A.D. broadband program
• Re-adoption of Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure (Resolution #R 011325-01)
• Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman (Resolutions #R 011325-02 and #R 011325-03)
• Text Amendment Applications #TA24-0006 (Zoning) and #TA24-0007 (Subdivision)
• Fire & EMS Volunteer Incentive Sliding Scale Stipend Program (Resolution #R 011325-11)

BOS - Regular Meeting

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will reorganize its rules, select a new chairman and vice chairman, and adopt its 2025 meeting schedule. The board will also consider zoning and subdivision text amendments, a volunteer firefighter stipend program, and accept grants for library conservation and security upgrades.

• Re-adoption of Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure (Resolution #R 011325-01)
• Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman (Resolutions #R 011325-02, #R 011325-03)
• Text Amendment Application #TA24-0006 – Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance #O 011325-09)
• Text Amendment Application #TA24-0007 – Subdivision Ordinance (Ordinance #O 011325-10)
• Fire & EMS Volunteer Incentive Sliding Scale Stipend Program (Resolution #R 011325-11)

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive zoning ordinance text amendment (TA24-0006) that adds urban beekeeping regulations, redefines domestic horses, and adjusts subdivision rules, but removed a provision to delegate authority to the Planning Commission and kept existing parking requirements for multifamily dwellings and townhouses. The board also approved a subdivision ordinance text amendment (TA24-0007) that corrects the agricultural subdivision definition, limits lot shape, and removes private access easement frontage for new lots in AP/AR districts. Additionally, the board approved a Fire & EMS Volunteer Incentive Sliding Scale Stipend Program, accepted a $50,000 donation from the Boardman Family Foundation, and authorized a $22,927 grant application for record book conservation.

• Approved zoning text amendment TA24-0006 with revisions (7-0)
• Approved subdivision text amendment TA24-0007 (7-0)
• Approved Fire & EMS Volunteer Incentive Sliding Scale Stipend Program (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $22,927 grant application and $50,000 donation (7-0)
• Reappointed Lindsay Tomlinson to Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board (7-0)
• Elected Tommy Scott as Chair and Tammy Parker as Vice Chair for 2025 (7-0)
• Readopted Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority Rules of Procedure (7-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar and inclement weather policy (7-0)