Patrick County, Virginia

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to receive reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and tourism representatives. The body is scheduled to review the asset list under new business.

• Review of Asset List

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will approve meeting minutes, bills, and claims, and discuss a resolution for construction changes with the Virginia Department of Transportation.

• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• Resolution for VDOT construction changes
• Discussion of Mayo River Station Easements
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 8, 2026
• Closed meeting for personnel and legal matters

Parks & Recreation

The Recreation Committee will discuss the status of spring sports and review participation reports for 2025-2026. The body will also address activity funds and specific programs including 2026 soccer and Movies and the Park.

• Activity Funds Report
• 2025-2026 Sports Participation Report
• Movies and the Park
• 2026 Soccer
• Turf Tank

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will hold a public hearing regarding preliminary rates, fees, and charges schedules. Following the hearing, the board may vote to adopt new schedules to take effect on July 1, 2026.

• Public hearing on preliminary rates, fees, and charges schedules
• Proposed adoption of new rates, fees, and charges effective 7/1/26

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review bank balances, approve transactions, and elect officers. The meeting includes updates on the West Piedmont Planning District Commission and discussions regarding the Cockram Mill project.

• Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Bank balances and transactions to approve
• West Piedmont Planning District Commission update
• Cockram Mill project discussion
• Election of Economic Development Authority officers

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will convene to approve minutes, receive reports, and elect officers for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will also cover strategic planning and a public comment session.

• Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes
• Election of officers for FY26-27
• Review of strategic plan
• Public comment session
• FOIA training

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

The Board will first approve the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and routine bills and appropriations. In new business, they will hear a presentation on financial policies, consider a change to the treasurer’s signatory alternate, discuss transfer station rate adjustments, and review two budget appropriation requests from the Department of Social Services for FY2026 and FY2026‑2027. Public comments will be taken, and reports from the Administrator and Supervisors will be presented.

• Approval of meeting agenda (Item 1)
• Approval of minutes from May 11 and May 26, 2026 (Item 2)
• Approval of bills, claims and appropriations (Item 3)
• Transfer Station Rates presentation by Transfer Station Manager (Item 8)
• Budget appropriation requests for FY2026 and FY2026‑2027 from Department of Social Services (Items 9 & 10)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will elect a treasurer and review bank balances and transactions for fiscal year-to-date. The meeting includes updates on grants and a public comment period.

• Election of Treasurer
• Bank Balances as of May 27, 2026
• Transactions Fiscal YTD
• Clay & Twig Façade Grant
• Tobacco Commission Grant: Site Readiness Initiative

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors heard presentations from Appalachian Electric Power, River Street Networks, and Citizens Telephone Cooperative about the status, funding, and timelines of the county's broadband fiber build‑out. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on; the meeting consisted of informational updates and Q&A.

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will review and adopt preliminary schedules of rates, fees, and charges for Fiscal Year 2027, setting a date for a public hearing. The meeting will also include the approval of the April 28, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 28, 2026, meeting minutes
• PCPSA FY27 Rates Review & Discussion
• Resolution to adopt preliminary rates, fees, and charges
• Setting a date for a public hearing on rates

The Patrick County Public Service Authority presented preliminary schedules of monthly rates for water, sewer, fire service, connection and tap fees, and miscellaneous charges, all effective July 1, 2026. The Authority noted that any rate changes must be approved after a public hearing as required by Virginia law. No votes or formal approvals were recorded in the minutes.

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026 was cancelled. The council will reconvene on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in the Community Room at Patrick & Henry Community College. Residents with questions can contact the tourism office at 276-693-2005.

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The advisory board will hear a Director’s Report covering the VIEW program, TANF services, and daycare options. Board members will provide comments on the report. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next session for July 21, 2026.

• Director’s Report: overview of VIEW program, TANF assistance, and daycare services

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will meet to review and discuss revisions to its by-laws and the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Revisions and discussion of By-Laws
• Revisions and discussion of Comprehensive Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will convene to approve meeting minutes, bills, and claims, and to discuss the FY2026-2027 budget. The meeting includes public comment and closed sessions for personnel and legal matters.

• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• Discussion of FY2026-2027 Budget
• Approval of Mayo River Station Easements
• Approval of Procurement/Investment Policy
• Approval of Employee Handbook

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda after striking the Procurement/Investment Policy update. The April 13, 2029 minutes were approved as presented. The Board also approved all bills, claims and appropriations listed for the General Fund.

• Approved agenda amendment to strike Procurement/Investment Policy update (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved April 13, 2029 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved all bills, claims and appropriations as presented (unanimous 4-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Recreation Committee will discuss the status of spring sports and review participation reports for 2025-2026. The body will also address activity funds and upcoming community events.

• Activity Funds Report
• 2025-2026 Sports Participation Report
• Movies and the Park
• Buddy Camp Flyer
• 2026 Soccer Sign-ups

Public Service Authority

The Public Service Authority will review financial reports for the third quarter of FY26. The board will discuss rate adjustments for FY27 and a water tank collaboration with the EDA.

• FY27 water and sewer rate adjustments
• FY26 3rd Quarter usage, revenue, and budget reports
• PCPSA/EDA water tank collaboration
• Virginia Department of Health waterworks operation permit
• Delinquent accounts and lien updates

The Patrick County Public Service Authority board approved the meeting agenda and the October 23, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously adopted the Fire Hydrant Use, Inspection, and Maintenance Policy, which adds a five‑year minimum for flow testing. Funding of $85 per hydrant for inspection tasks was authorized by the county administrator.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Hydrant Use, Inspection, and Maintenance Policy (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and receive an update from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will discuss enterprise zone incentives and a retail tenant database. An executive session is scheduled regarding commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District.

• Enterprise Zone Incentives & Renewal
• Retail Tenant Database
• Commercial Real Estate in Blue Ridge District
• Rural Business Development Grant
• Cockram Mill

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda with amendments, striking the closed‑meeting item. The March 25 minutes were approved as presented. The financial report was also approved. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved March 25 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will conduct routine business such as approving the agenda and minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting. It will review revised chapters of the Comprehensive Plan submitted by Joe Bonnano. New business includes a review of By‑Law changes slated for a vote on May 19, 2026, which requires a two‑thirds majority, and a review of a Solar Ordinance Addendum for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan under section 11 Land Use. The meeting will conclude with a public comment period before adjourning to the May 19, 2026 session.

• Review of Joe Bonnano’s revised Comprehensive Plan chapters (old business)
• Review of By‑Law changes for proposed vote on May 19, 2026 (2/3 majority required)
• Review of Solar Ordinance Addendum for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan, section 11 Land Use
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period for citizens

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will review grant applications and activate a nominating committee for June officer elections. The body will also discuss marketing grant contracts in a closed session.

• Review of grant applications
• Activation of Nominating Committee for June TAC officer elections
• Closed session regarding marketing grant contracts
• Discussion of TAC Bylaws
• Follow-up on Remote Participate Policy

The Tourism Advisory Council approved a series of grant applications for local events, ranging from $250 to $10,000. All motions were carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The council also confirmed the schedule for future closed‑session meetings. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $1,500 Ararat Ruritan Club BBQ/Cruise (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 Reynolds Homestead Bushels and Barrels (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 Labor Day Weekend Event (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 Wayfest Event (4-0)
• Approved $2,450 Fairy Stone 5K (5-0)
• Approved $850 JEB Stuart Encampment (5-0)
• Approved $250 Meadows of Dan Folk Fair (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 Front Porch Fest (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed Secondary Six-Year Highway Plan for Fiscal Year 2026/27 through 2031/32 and the proposed County budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The meeting will also include the approval of meeting minutes, bills, and claims.

• Public Hearing: Secondary Six-Year Highway Plan 2026/27-2031/32
• Public Hearing: Proposed County Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 9, 2026 and March 26, 2026
• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• Public Comment Period

The Board adopted the amended agenda unanimously. Prior meeting minutes were accepted as presented. The Board also approved the bills, claims and appropriations package with a 3‑aye, 1‑nay vote.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved March 9 and March 26 minutes as presented
• Approved bills, claims and appropriations (3‑1)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors held a retreat with a broadband update and a Q&A session with constitutional officers. The board discussed short‑term and long‑term vision planning for the county. A petition for a writ of election was presented for consideration. A closed personnel meeting was also scheduled.

• Broadband update presentation by Rob Mann (AEP)
• Q&A with Sheriff Daniel Smith, Commonwealth Attorney Dayna Bobbit, County Treasurer Sandra Stone, Commissioner of Revenue Glennda Morse, Director of Elections and Registrar Susan Taylor, and Clerk of Circuit Court Morgan Boothe
• Short‑term vision planning discussion (next fiscal year goals)
• Long‑term vision planning discussion (next three fiscal years goals)
• Petition for a writ of election

The Board approved an agenda amendment adding a resolution of opposition to collective bargaining bills. It authorized a petition for a writ of election to fill a vacant supervisor seat. The Board adopted a formal resolution opposing Virginia HB1263 and SB378, which would mandate collective bargaining for local governments. Several procedural motions, including a closed‑session meeting and its certification, were also approved.

• Approved agenda amendment adding collective‑bargaining opposition resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized petition for writ of election to fill Smith River District vacancy (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution opposing HB1263/SB378 mandatory collective bargaining (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Constituted closed‑session meeting to discuss personnel item (unanimous)
• Certified that closed‑session complied with Virginia law (unanimous)
• Returned to open session after closed meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until April 13, 2026 (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority will hear a presentation on a childcare project. It will review its bank balances and other finance data. The board will receive an update from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission and discuss a partnership with the Public Service Authority and a Tobacco Commission grant. In an executive session, members will consider a commercial real estate proposal in the Blue Ridge District under Section 2.2‑3711(A).

• Childcare Project Presentation
• Partnership with Public Service Authority
• Tobacco Commission Grant
• Commercial Real Estate located in Blue Ridge District – Section 2.2-3711(A)
• Finance Report (bank balances and transactions)

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the February 25 minutes, and the financial report. A motion to hold a closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District was carried unanimously, and the meeting was subsequently reconvened. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Closed meeting on commercial real estate approved (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will meet on March 19, 2026. The meeting includes approval of February 2026 minutes, public comment, and several reports. New business items include a board retreat follow‑up, a review of the remote participation policy, and discussion of the tourism strategic plan. Old business covers an update on Goose Point and tourism by‑laws.

• Approve February 2026 meeting minutes
• Review Remote Participation Policy
• Discuss Tourism Strategic Plan
• Goose Point Update
• Tourism by‑laws

The council approved the February meeting minutes with a correction, voting unanimously. Approval of the tourism bylaws was postponed and will be reconsidered at the April meeting. The council directed Grace to review the remote participation policy and report back in April. The meeting was adjourned until April 16, 2026.

• Approved February meeting minutes (correction noted) – unanimous yes (6)
• Tabled approval of tourism bylaws until April meeting
• Directed Grace to review remote participation policy and report at April meeting
• Adjourned council until April 16, 2026 – unanimous yes (6)

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will elect a new chairman and vice‑chairman, approve the meeting agenda and February minutes, hear updates from Joe Bonanno of WPPDC, revisit Zoom attendance rules, and vote to re‑adopt its By‑Laws. A public comment period will follow before adjourning to the next meeting on April 21, 2026.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice‑Chairman
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of February 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Re‑adopt the Planning Commission By‑Laws

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The Patrick County Department of Social Services Advisory Board will hear a Director's Report and a status report. An update on Adult Protective Services will be presented by Senior Worker Tori Boone. The meeting includes a public comment period and comments from advisory board members. The next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2026.

• Director’s Report
• Status report
• Adult Protective Services update by Senior Worker Tori Boone
• Public comment period
• Comments from advisory board members

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will approve meeting minutes and bills, hear public comments on a proposed hay cutting lease and a solar energy facilities ordinance, and set the real estate tax rate for FY 2026/27.

• Public hearing on proposed hay cutting lease
• Public hearing on proposed solar energy facilities ordinance
• Set Real Estate Tax Rate - not to exceed $0.73 per $100 assessed value
• Breezeway Construction at Dehart Park
• E911 Radio Tower Improvements

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Steve Marshall and a unanimous vote. The meeting minutes were accepted as presented. The bills, claims and appropriations were also approved unanimously.

• Agenda amendment approved (unanimous 4-0)
• Meeting minutes approved as presented (unanimous)
• Bills, claims and appropriations approved (unanimous 4-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will hold a board retreat on February 27, 2026. Council members will hear presentations from a Virginia Tourism Corporation specialist and a local tourism advocate, review the council's bylaws, and discuss long‑term tourism planning for the region.

• Presentation by Kalen Hunter, Destination Development Specialist, Virginia Tourism Corporation
• Presentation by Catherine Fox, Friends of Southwest Virginia
• Review of TAC bylaws
• Discussion of long‑term tourism planning

The council held a retreat with presentations on tourism resources and initiatives. Members reviewed the bylaws and made revisions, but no vote or final action was taken. Long‑term tourism planning was postponed to a future meeting.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and receive an update from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will also discuss ongoing grants and a specific commercial real estate property in the Blue Ridge District during an executive session.

• Commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District (Executive Session)
• Pipeline Study
• Partnership with Public Service Authority
• Tobacco Commission Grant
• Rural Business Development Grant

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the January 28 minutes, and the financial report. A motion was passed to hold a closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District. After the closed session, the board unanimously reconvened the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Called closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District (unanimous)
• Reconvened meeting after closed session (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a resolution to decline commencing early voting before the constitutional waiting period expires. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda. No other business is scheduled.

• Resolution – Declining to Commence Early Voting Prior to Expiration of Constitutional Waiting Period
• Approval of meeting agenda

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution declining to commence early voting on the constitutional amendment before the required 90‑day waiting period expires on April 16, 2026. The resolution directs the General Registrar and Electoral Board not to use county facilities for early voting until a court permits it, and it will be transmitted to the Virginia State Board of Elections and the Attorney General. The meeting agenda was also approved unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declining early voting before April 16 2026 (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will review new business items, including VA250 and Goose Point Campground, and discuss the SWVA Outdoor Recreation Plan as old business. The council will also receive reports from the Chamber, Marketing, Media, and Tourism staff, and will accept public comment. It will approve the January 2026 meeting minutes and agenda.

• VA250 (new business item)
• Goose Point Campground (new business item)
• SWVA Outdoor Rec Plan (old business item)
• Chamber Report – Rebecca Adcock
• Marketing Report – David Stanley

Community Policy & Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will review CSA pool reimbursement reports and discuss local policy update workgroups. The body is scheduled to vote on two representative changes and approve funding for FAPT and Foster Care cases.

• Vote to change private provider FAPT alternate from Holly Smith to Caitlyn Stone
• Vote to change community services board FAPT representative from Courtney Rorrer to Zoe Greene
• Review of FY26 January CSA Monthly Pool Reimbursement Report
• Approval of funding for FAPT recommendations
• Approval of funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will approve the meeting agenda, minutes from October 23, 2025 and January 14, 2026, and review financial reports for FY26 Q2 and the proposed FY27 budget. It will discuss operational and maintenance updates, a new service update, and review FY26 water rates. The board will also appoint members to a joint PCPSA/EDA committee. No new contracts or projects are listed.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve minutes from Oct 23 2025 and Jan 14 2026
• Review FY26 Q2 financial reports and FY27 proposed budget
• Review FY26 PCPSA water rates
• Appoint members to joint PCPSA/EDA committee

The directors approved the meeting agenda and the October 23, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. They also adopted the Fire Hydrant Use, Inspection, and Maintenance Policy, adding a five‑year minimum for flow testing, with the policy posted on the PCPSA website. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Fire Hydrant Use, Inspection, and Maintenance Policy (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and welcome two new members. The body will review updates from the WPPDC and a solar ordinance presentation from the Board of Supervisors.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Solar Ordinance Presentation by the Board of Supervisors
• WPPDC updates from Joe Bonanno
• Public Input Session scheduled for March 10th

The Planning Commission elected Sarah Wray as Chairman Pro Tempore for the February meeting. Motions to approve the agenda and the minutes of the January 20, 2026 meeting passed unanimously. The elections for Chairman and Vice‑Chairman each resulted in a tie, so no officers were selected. The commission discussed revisions to the 66‑page Solar Energy Facilities Ordinance but took no vote, planning to update it without a public hearing.

• Sarah Wray elected Chairman Pro Tempore (Yes: Kurt Bozenmayer, Sarah Wray, Janet Rorrer, Matthew Jones; No: Ed Pool, Vance Agee)
• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by Kurt Bozenmayer, seconded by Vance Agee)
• Minutes of Jan 20, 2026 meeting approved unanimously (motion by Kurt Bozenmayer, seconded by Janet Rorrer)
• Chairman election tied (Yes: Vance Agee, Ed Pool, Matthew Jones; No: Sarah Wray, Janet Rorrer, Kurt Bozenmayer) – no Chairman elected
• Vice‑Chairman election tied (Yes: Matthew Jones, Vance Agee, Ed Pool; No: Janet Rorrer, Kurt Bozenmayer, Sarah Wray) – no Vice‑Chairman elected
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (motion by Janet Rorrer, seconded by Vance Agee)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, and bills. New business includes an employee health insurance renewal, a flood‑preparedness plan resolution, and proposals for a hay‑cutting lease and solar‑energy facilities public hearings. The board will also discuss a resolution to declare the county a Second Amendment sanctuary and a letter of support for a tobacco‑grant project. Old business covers an Appalachian Power easement and a tax reassessment update.

• Employee health insurance renewal with Innovative Insurance
• Flood Preparedness Plan resolution presented by West Piedmont Planning District
• Schedule public hearing for Hay Cutting Lease on March 9, 2026
• Resolution to adopt a Second Amendment Sanctuary declaration
• Ordinance to schedule public hearing on Proposed Solar Energy Facilities on March 9, 2026

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the amended agenda. They also unanimously approved the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes. The bills, claims and appropriations were approved with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention.

• Approve agenda as amended (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approve Jan 12, 2026 minutes (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approve bills, claims and appropriations (4‑0‑1; one abstention)

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority will approve several prior meeting minutes, receive a finance report, and review updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. Old business items include pipeline study funding, a joint meeting with the County Public Service Authority, a Tobacco Commission grant, and a business funding opportunity. New business includes the election of a vice chair. An executive session will consider a commercial real‑estate matter in the Blue Ridge District under Section 2.2‑3711(A).

• Approval of December 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of December 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• January 28, 2026 Finance Report
• Pipeline Study Funding (old business)
• Commercial Real Estate located in Blue Ridge District – Section 2.2-3711(A) (executive session)

The Economic Development Authority voted unanimously to pay Altigen Energy $100,000 for the natural‑gas pipeline study and to request reimbursement from the County. The Board also elected Rodney Overby as Vice Chair by unanimous vote. All agenda items, prior meeting minutes, and the financial report were approved unanimously, and a closed meeting was held to discuss a commercial real‑estate matter.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved joint January 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Elected Rodney Overby as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $100,000 to Altigen Energy and request County reimbursement (unanimous)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Patrick County Community Policy & Management Team will discuss contract updates, workgroup plans for local policy, and the appointment of Andrew Overby as the Board of Supervisors representative. The meeting includes reports on licensing decisions and upcoming training requirements. The team will vote on funding recommended by the Foster Care Assistance Program, including new foster care maintenance and IEP cases.

• Review and vote on contracts presented by the CSA Coordinator
• Discuss formation of workgroups for local policy updates
• Appointment of Andrew Overby as the CPMT Board of Supervisors member
• OCS Fall 2025 edition of its bulletin, The Resource Connection
• Provisional/Denial of Licenses report and Initial Applications/Expiring Licenses report

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will hold elections for its Chairman and Vice‑Chairman for 2026. It will also consider and approve any agenda amendments, the agenda itself, and the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting. No other business is listed beyond a public comment period.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice‑Chairman
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from Dec 16, 2025
• Public comment period

The commission failed to elect a Chairman after a tie vote. Sarah Wray was declared Vice‑Chair following a vote confusion and the clerk’s announcement. The amended agenda and the December 16, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:30 p.m.

• Chairman election resulted in a tie; no Chairman elected
• Sarah Wray elected Vice‑Chair (clerk announcement)
• Amended agenda approved unanimously
• December 16, 2025 minutes approved unanimously
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The Patrick County Department of Social Services Advisory Board will meet to receive a status report and discuss foster parent recruitment efforts. The meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building.

• Director’s report and status update
• Foster parent recruitment discussion with FSS Karen Southerland
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The council approved a motion introduced by Wayne Kirkpatrick, with all five members voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned, setting the next TAC meeting for February 19, 2026 at 6:00 pm. No other actions were decided during the session.

• Approved motion presented by Wayne Kirkpatrick (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting until Feb 19, 2026 (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

Public Service Authority

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will elect a Chairman and Vice‑Chairman and adopt its 2026 rules of procedure. It will approve the meeting agenda, minutes from December 15, 2025, and the bills, claims and appropriations. A public hearing will be held on a proposed increase of the income limit for the Elderly and Handicapped Tax Relief Ordinance. The session will also include new business items such as an audit report and facility project bid awards.

• Election of Chairman and Vice‑Chairman (Board organization for 2026)
• Public hearing on proposed increase of income limit for Elderly and Handicapped Tax Relief Ordinance, 3rd floor Courtroom, 106 Rucker St., Stuart, VA
• Approval of bills, claims and appropriations
• Audit Report presentation by Scott Wickham, Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
• Facility Projects Bid Awards – Card Readers

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a standard meeting with a call to order, agenda approval, and public comment. In executive session, members will discuss a commercial real estate matter located in the Blue Ridge District referenced under Section 2.2-3711(A). The meeting will then adjourn.

• Executive session: Commercial Real Estate located in Blue Ridge District – Section 2.2-3711(A)

The Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The meeting was placed into a closed session to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District and then reconvened unanimously. The Authority approved the submission of a Sale & Purchase Agreement for that property, with two dissenting votes from Danny Foley and Rodney Boyd. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Closed meeting called to discuss Blue Ridge District commercial real estate (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Sale & Purchase Agreement for Blue Ridge commercial real estate (2 dissenting votes)

Parks & Recreation

The Patrick County Recreation Committee will approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting and discuss reports on grades 4‑5 programs, park activities, and the adult volleyball league. The committee will also nominate new officers, establish the 2026 meeting schedule, and review the registration status for grades 6‑7 basketball.

• Approve minutes of November 3, 2025 meeting
• Discuss grades 4‑5 programs
• Review parks reports
• Nominate new officers
• Set meeting schedule for 2026