Patrick County public meetings in 2021

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the amended Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance, updating definitions and collection rules for the 5% lodging tax, with a 4-1 vote (Fulk dissenting). The Board also approved the bills, claims, and appropriations as presented in a 3-2 vote (Kendrick and Fulk dissenting). Additionally, the Board unanimously approved proceeding with the ARPA Fund Committee's recommendations, except for the EMS Ambulance and EMS Truck requests.

• Adopted amended Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance (4-1)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as presented (3-2)
• Approved ARPA Fund recommendations, excluding EMS Ambulance and EMS Truck requests (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 8, 2021 (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting to discuss prospective business or industry (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with Virginia law (5-0)
• Adjourned until January 10, 2022 at 6:00pm (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive finance and chamber reports. New business includes discussion of strategic marketing plans. The agenda also lists an executive session for personal, legal, contract, and real estate matters, but no specific decisions are detailed.

• Approval of November 2021 meeting minutes and December 2021 agenda
• Finance/Tourism Report by Sandra Belcher, David Stanley, Grace Cooper
• Chamber Report by Rebecca Adcock
• Discussion of Strategic Marketing Plans
• Executive session for personal, legal, contract, and real estate matters

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council met on December 16, 2021, and approved the amended minutes from the previous meeting and the agenda. The council discussed how to allocate $40,000 in ARPA funds from the Virginia Tourism Corporation, with suggestions including targeted marketing, magazine expenses, website software, and murals. No formal decisions were made on the ARPA funds or other new business items.

• Approved amended November 18, 2022 minutes and meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned to January 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and receive finance and chamber reports. New business includes discussion of sponsorship and strategic planning. The agenda also lists an executive session for personal, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Approval of October 2021 meeting minutes and November 2021 agenda
• Public comment by Debbie Brown and Norma Bozenmayer
• Finance/Tourism report by Sandra Belcher, David Stanley, Grace Cooper
• Chamber report by Rebecca Adcock
• New business: sponsorship and strategic planning

The Tourism Advisory Council approved a $450 sponsorship for the Grand Illumination and Christmas Parade and a $1,500 sponsorship for the Stuart DeHart Park Board's Festival of Lights Drive-Thru. They also approved creating a 64-page Patrick County magazine, with 25,000 copies to be printed, $5,000 paid to Silver Lining Design, and costs split 70% Tourism Department and 30% Chamber. The council discussed a potential change to the transient occupancy tax split from 80% tourism/20% Supervisors to 60%/40%, with the Board of Supervisors considering the change.

• Approved the November 18, 2021 minutes and meeting agenda, with an amendment to the October minutes to include Floyd Fest partnership details.
• Approved a $450 sponsorship for the Grand Illumination and Christmas Parade, with one abstention.
• Approved a $1,500 sponsorship for the Stuart DeHart Park Board's ten-night 'Festival of Lights Drive-Thru.'
• Approved the Patrick County Magazine project: 25,000 copies, $5,000 to Silver Lining Design, with 70% paid by Tourism and 30% by the Chamber.
• Noted Floyd Fest organizers agreed to a $15,000 partnership, down from $20,000.
• Discussed a potential change to the transient occupancy tax split from 80% tourism/20% Supervisors to 60%/40%, with the Board of Supervisors considering it.
• Agreed to adjourn until December 16, 2021, at The Hooker Building at Rotary Field.

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular business meeting, including public hearings on two proposed tax ordinances: the Wills and Administration Tax Ordinance and the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance. The board will also consider routine approvals, hear from an Eagle Scout and the acting schools superintendent, and may take action on items discussed in closed session.

• Public hearing on proposed Wills and Administration Tax Ordinance
• Public hearing on Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance
• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• Closed session on personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters
• Review of Planning Commission by-laws

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on a proposed Wills and Administration Tax Ordinance and voted unanimously to not endorse it. A public hearing was also held on an ordinance to amend the Transient Occupancy Tax, but no vote was taken; a vote is scheduled for the next meeting. The Board approved routine bills, claims, and appropriations, and made several appointments.

• Rejected proposed Wills and Administration Tax Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as presented (5-0)
• Appointed Donald (Joe) Lanham and Bobby Mangrum to Public Service Authority for 4-year terms (5-0)
• Accepted addendum to County Administrator's contract (5-0)
• Appointed Ann Fulcher with Amanda Holt as back-up to Community Policy Management Team (5-0)
• Advertised public hearing on Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance for Dec. 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved moving brass book of donors to second floor of Veteran's Memorial building (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (5-0)

Public Service Authority

The board will elect its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The meeting includes reviews of financial reports and a vote on water and sewer rates.

• Election of Board officers
• Approval of Water & Sewer Rates
• Review of FY 2020-21 Budget and Water & Sewer Account Detail
• Amendment to By-Laws regarding Membership
• First draft review of proposed Business Policies, Rules and Regulations

The Patrick County Public Service Authority reorganized its board, electing Darrell Cockerham as Chairman, Scott Eutsler as Vice-Chairman, and Ruth Russell as Secretary/Treasurer. The board approved the FY 2021-2022 meeting schedule and prior minutes, and scheduled a public hearing for January 25, 2022 to consider amended by-laws. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Elected Darrell Cockerham as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Eutsler as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Ruth Russell as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on by-law amendments for Jan 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Deferred adoption of Business Rules/Regulations to a later meeting (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve the previous minutes and agenda, hear public comments, and receive finance and chamber reports. New business includes a discussion on a partnership agreement and sponsorship, along with updates from members and the Board of Supervisors liaison. The meeting also includes an executive session for personal, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Approval of September 2021 minutes and October 2021 agenda
• Public comment from Sam Calhoun, Tom Pickett, and Sarah Wray
• Finance/Tourism report by Sandra Belcher
• Chamber report by Rebecca Adcock
• Partnership agreement and sponsorship discussion

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved a $20,000 partnership with Across the Way Productions/FloydFest, contingent on increased marketing or a 30% ticket increase, and a $5,000 sponsorship for the Reynolds Homestead & Chamber Smithsonian exhibit. The council also approved the previous minutes and agenda, discussed park reimbursements up to $5,000, and entered executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Approved September 16, 2021 minutes and October agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Reynolds Homestead & PC Chamber Smithsonian Exhibit (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 partnership with Across the Way Productions/FloydFest, contingent on increased marketing or 30% ticket increase (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters (unanimous)
• Moved out of executive session and reconvened (unanimous)
• Adjourned until November 18, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a budget amendment for $7,773,859.44 in school receipts and a proposed cigarette tax increase. The meeting also includes discussions on ordinances for taxes on wills and transient occupancy.

• Public hearing to amend 2021-2022 budget with $7,773,859.44 in school receipts
• Public hearing on proposed cigarette tax not to exceed $0.15
• Ordinance to impose a tax on wills and administration
• Ordinance for collection of transient occupancy tax
• Discussion regarding dog tags and dog park

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a cigarette tax of $0.10 per pack, approved a $7,773,859.44 budget amendment for Patrick County Public Schools funded by federal COVID-19 relief, and adopted a resolution to participate in the national opioid settlement. The board also scheduled public hearings for November 8 on a proposed tax on wills and administrations and an amendment to the transient occupancy tax ordinance. All votes were unanimous except the bills, claims, and appropriations approval, which passed 4-1.

• Adopted cigarette tax at $0.10 per pack (unanimous)
• Approved $7,773,859.44 school budget amendment for federal COVID-19 relief funds (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to participate in opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Scheduled Nov. 8 public hearing on tax on wills and administrations (unanimous)
• Scheduled Nov. 8 public hearing on transient occupancy tax amendment (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (4-1, Fulk dissenting)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Sept. 13 and Sept. 27 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a regular business session. The main items are a closed meeting to discuss the appointment of a new Economic Development Director and the performance and employment contract of the County Administrator. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or other action items listed.

• Closed meeting to discuss appointment of new Economic Development Director
• Closed meeting to discuss County Administrator's performance and employment contract
• Meeting held at Patrick County Administration Building, Stuart, VA

The Board unanimously approved hiring Sean Adkins as Economic Development Director, effective October 12, 2021. It also unanimously amended the County Administrator's contract based on closed-session discussions. The meeting included a closed session to discuss the director appointment and administrator performance, with certification of compliance with Virginia law.

• Approved hiring Sean Adkins as Economic Development Director, starting October 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Amended County Administrator's contract per closed-session discussions (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss director appointment and administrator performance (5-0)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia law (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive reports on tourism finances, marketing, and the chamber. New business includes discussing a five-year plan and future goals for tourism, plus sponsorship awards. The council will also enter an executive session for contract, personal, legal, and real estate matters.

• Public comment on Reynolds Homestead sponsorship applications
• Target marketing update by Darrell with EverWondr
• Finance/tourism report by Sandra Belcher
• SilverLining Design report by David Stanley
• Executive session for contract, personal, legal, and real estate matters

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved a $2,500 sponsorship for the Spooktacular event, and also voted to sponsor up to $1,000 in reimbursement expenses plus a one-year Chamber membership for future lodging entities. The council approved the previous meeting's minutes and agenda, and moved into and out of executive session to discuss contract matters. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on marketing, finance, and tourism activities.

• Approved $2,500 sponsorship for Spooktacular event (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship of up to $1,000 per future lodging entity plus one-year Chamber membership (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2021 minutes and meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session to discuss contract matters (unanimous)
• Moved out of executive session (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular business meeting, including public comment, new business, and a closed session for personnel matters. Key items include a request to set a public hearing for a $7,773,859.44 budget adjustment for Patrick County Public Schools, an update from VDOT, a dog park proposal, and a resolution recognizing Stanley O. Smith.

• Request for public hearing on $7,773,859.44 budget adjustment for Patrick County Public Schools
• VDOT update on projects by Lisa Hughes
• Dog park proposal by Dr. Hable
• Resolution recognizing Stanley O. Smith
• Proposed Malinckrodt bankruptcy plan

The Board unanimously approved a $70,145 commitment to partner with Charter and Carroll County on a VATI grant application for broadband services. They also scheduled a public hearing for October 18, 2021, to amend the Patrick County Public Schools budget by $7,773,859.44 in federal relief funds, and another hearing for a proposed $0.15 cigarette tax. The Board adopted a resolution recognizing Brigadier General Stanley O. Smith, approved employee handbook updates, and continued pursuing opioid litigation.

• Approved $70,145 commitment for VATI broadband grant with Charter and Carroll County (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Oct 18, 2021 on $7,773,859.44 school budget amendment (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Oct 18, 2021 on proposed $0.15 cigarette tax ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Brigadier General Stanley O. Smith (unanimous)
• Approved employee handbook updates (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations, including $35,512.50 CARES funds for EMS truck (unanimous)
• Continued pursuing opioid litigation process (unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Caviness to Department of Social Services Board for 4-year term (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will review meeting minutes, tourism reports, and sponsorship applications from Fairy Stone State Park. The council also plans to conduct elections for officers and discuss contract matters in executive session.

• Election of officers
• Sponsorship application presentations from Fairy Stone State Park
• Review of sponsorship awards
• Executive session regarding contract, legal, and real estate matters

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved a sponsorship application from WHEO Radio for portable broadcasting equipment, with one abstention. The council also unanimously reelected Bessie Weber as Chair, Roger Gammons as Vice-Chair, and Jeanie Clark as Secretary. Additional sponsorships were approved for the JEB Stuart Reenactment, Meadows of Dan Campground signage, and Covered Bridge 5k Race. The council entered and exited executive session to discuss contract matters.

• Approved WHEO Radio sponsorship application (4-0-1)
• Reelected Bessie Weber as Chair (unanimous)
• Reelected Roger Gammons as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Reelected Jeanie Clark as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved JEB Stuart Reenactment sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved Meadows of Dan Campground signage sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved Covered Bridge 5k Race sponsorship (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session for contract matters (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors holds its regular business meeting, covering routine approvals, year-end reports, and tax updates. New business includes resolutions on fair housing, a CDBG-CV grant, a regional commission charter change, and an opioid settlement memorandum of understanding. The board will also consider a broadband participation commitment in a VATI grant and enter a closed meeting for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Opioid Settlement – MoU Resolution
• Broadband – Participation Commitment in VATI Grant
• CDBG-CV Grant Documentation
• Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA), Food & Beverage Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax Updates
• Fair Housing Month Resolution

The Board approved a $1,000,000 commitment to RiverStreet Networks for the VATI grant application for broadband services, with a 4:1 vote (Fulk dissenting). The Board also approved the year-end financial report, set the Personal Property Tax Relief Act percentage at 37.3%, adopted several resolutions (Fair Housing Month, CDBG-CV grant documents, West Piedmont Planning District Commission charter change, opioid settlement MOU), and awarded HVAC contracts. The meeting included a closed session for appointments and investment discussions.

• Approved $1,000,000 commitment to RiverStreet Networks for broadband VATI grant application (4:1)
• Approved year-end financial report as presented (unanimous)
• Set Personal Property Tax Relief Act percentage at 37.3% (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring April 2022 as Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Adopted CDBG-CV grant documents for COVID-19 Support for Nonprofit Network (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting West Piedmont Planning District Commission charter change (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for opioid settlement MOU (unanimous)
• Awarded HVAC equipment replacement at Patrick Henry Community College to McKinney Heating & Air (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council held a special meeting to vote on three time-sensitive sponsorship applications. They approved funding for the Ararat Ruritan Club's Fall Barbeque/Cruise-In ($2,000), a promotional music video (up to $5,000), and the Meadows of Dan Folk Fair ($2,000). The council also noted the resignation of Assistant Director of Tourism Sarah Sheppard and scheduled its next meeting for August 19, 2021.

• Approved $2,000 sponsorship for Ararat Ruritan Club's Fall Barbeque/Cruise-In (one opposed)
• Approved up to $5,000 for a promotional music video, without IBMA Conference deadline (one opposed)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship for Meadows of Dan Folk Fair (unanimous)
• Announced resignation of Assistant Director of Tourism Sarah Sheppard
• Next meeting set for August 19, 2021 at Fayerdale Hall, Fairy Stone State Park

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority will hold a joint meeting to discuss new business, including a bank franchise tax refund, a CDBG-CV grant resolution, and a broadband presentation. They will also enter a closed meeting for personnel and economic development discussions. The agenda includes routine approvals and a public comment period.

• Bank Franchise Tax Refund – Sandra K. Stone, Treasurer
• CDBG-CV Grant - Resolution
• Riverstreet Broadband Presentation
• Closed meeting for personnel matters (DSS, TAC, PSA, EDA appointments)
• Closed meeting for prospective business or industry discussion

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $100,000 CDBG-CV grant resolution to support the Caring Hearts Free Clinic and Patrick County Community Food Bank, and approved a $33,412 bank franchise tax refund to First Horizon Bank. They also approved the school fund transfer of $900,000 for July 2021 and made two appointments to local boards.

• Approved $900,000 transfer to Patrick County Public Schools for July 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $33,412 bank franchise tax refund to First Horizon Bank (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG-CV grant resolution for $100,000 COVID support (unanimous)
• Appointed Chandler McGrady to Tourism Advisory Council for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed David Lusk to Economic Development Authority for 4-year term (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a retreat at The Reserve at Fairystone. The agenda includes a presentation by Charles Hartgrove of the Virginia Institute of Government. No specific decisions or discussions are listed beyond the presentation and routine opening procedures.

• Presentation by Charles Hartgrove, Associate Director, Virginia Institute of Government
• Retreat held at The Reserve at Fairystone, Cabin #74

The Board of Supervisors held a retreat at Fairystone State Park with a discussion led by Charles Hartgrove of the Virginia Institute of Government. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned until July 26, 2021.

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to amend the FY2021-2022 budget to include U.S. Treasury funds from the American Rescue Plan. The hearing is required because the amount exceeds 1% of the total budget. The board will also approve the agenda, minutes, and bills, and take public comments.

• Public hearing on budget amendment for American Rescue Plan funds
• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• Presentation honoring Steve Allen by Virginia Emergency Management Association
• Executive session on personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters
• VACo attendees for November 13-16, 2021

The Board unanimously adopted a resolution to petition the courts for a special election for the Commissioner of the Revenue position. It also unanimously approved a $1,710,074 increase to the FY2021-2022 budget for American Rescue Plan Act funds, raising the total budget to $58,054,266. Bills, claims, and appropriations were approved 3-2, with Kendrick and Fulk voting nay. The Board hired James Houchins as full-time Parks & Recreation administrative assistant effective July 13, 2021.

• Adopted resolution to petition courts for special election for Commissioner of the Revenue (unanimous)
• Amended FY2021-2022 budget by $1,710,074 for ARPA funds, total now $58,054,266 (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as amended (3-2, Kendrick and Fulk nay)
• Hired James Houchins as full-time Parks & Recreation administrative assistant effective July 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended to include special election resolution (unanimous)
• Approved June 14 and June 28, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on ARPA budget amendment; no one spoke
• Received public comments and petition regarding unreliable phone and internet service

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss the county budget, employee handbook, and the West Piedmont Health District. The board will also consider appointments to several regional boards and may take action after an executive session on personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Budget discussion
• Employee handbook review
• West Piedmont Health District discussion
• Appointments to DSS, TAC, PSA, EDA, and Blue Ridge Library boards
• Executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters

The Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2021-2022 budget totaling $56,344,192, which includes an increase of $169,766 to school funding, bringing the total local school contribution to $5,279,325. The vote was 4:1, with Jane Fulk voting nay. The Board also approved a corrected Department of Social Services budget appropriation of $2,506,416 for FY2022, which increased the county's cost by $3,954.

• Adopted FY2021-2022 budget of $56,344,192 (4:1, Fulk nay)
• Approved DSS FY2022 budget appropriation of $2,506,416 (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as amended (4:1, Fulk nay)
• Approved employee handbook as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Kurt Bozenmayer, Bessie Weber, Chris Pruitting to Tourism Advisory Council (4:1, Fulk nay)
• Appointed Rebecca Adcock and Lora Mahaffey to Blue Ridge Library Board (unanimous)
• Awarded maintenance security project to Starn Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders for water service (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment on sponsorship applications, and receive finance, tourism, marketing, and chamber reports. New business includes discussing sponsorships. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Public comment on sponsorship applications
• Finance/Marketing Report by Sandra Belcher
• Tourism Report by Sarah Sheppard
• Marketing Report by David Stanley
• Chamber Report by Rebecca Adcock

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved two sponsorship applications from the Stuart Rotary Club: $8,000 for the 2021 Ag Fair and 2022 Beach Music Festival, and $1,000 for the Animal Barn Exhibition. They also allotted up to $8,000 for a Cruise-In event on August 28, 2021. The council approved the previous meeting's minutes and agenda with corrections, and received reports on tourism marketing, chamber activities, and finances.

• Approved $8,000 sponsorship for Stuart Rotary Club Ag Fair/Beach Music Festival (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Animal Barn Exhibition (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Allotted up to $8,000 for a Cruise-In event on August 28, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved May 20, 2021 minutes and agenda with date correction and officer elections addition (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting with routine approvals, public comment, and new business items. They plan to schedule a public hearing on ARPA funds for July 12, discuss a waste disposal rate increase, and consider fireworks regulations. Old business includes the administrator's report, budget, VDH funding, employee handbook, and VDOT's proposed six-year plan. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Schedule public hearing on ARPA funds for July 12 at 6:15 PM
• Waste Management disposal rate increase discussion
• Fireworks discussion
• Virginia Department of Health funding
• VDOT proposed six-year plan

The Board of Supervisors unanimously postponed approval of the FY2021-2022 budget until June 28, 2021. They also approved a $65.00 per ton tipping fee increase at the Transfer Station, effective August 1, 2021, and approved the Department of Social Services budget appropriation of $2,268,517.00 for FY2022. The Board adopted the VDOT Six-Year Plan and awarded an HVAC maintenance contract to Vipperman Heating & Air.

• Postponed budget approval to June 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Transfer Station tipping fee increase to $65.00 per ton (3:2 vote)
• Approved DSS budget appropriation of $2,268,517.00 for FY2022 (4:1 vote)
• Adopted VDOT Six-Year Plan as presented (unanimous)
• Awarded HVAC maintenance contract to Vipperman Heating & Air (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on ARPA funds for July 12, 2021 at 6:15pm (unanimous)
• Postponed employee handbook updates to June 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as amended (4:1 vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, allowing citizens to voice their views. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters. The meeting includes routine opening procedures and approval of the agenda.

• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 county budget at 6:15 p.m.
• Executive session for personnel matters (2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Executive session for legal matters (2.2-3711(A)(7))
• Executive session for contract matters (2.2-3711(A)(30))
• Executive session for real estate matters (2.2-3711(A)(3))

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to apply to the State Board of Elections for waivers to administer two split voting precincts in Stuart (Stuart Fair Grounds and Stuart Community Building) due to delayed census data. It also unanimously approved sending a letter to the Virginia State Board of Community Colleges recommending that Patrick Henry Community College's name remain unchanged. The Board held a public hearing on the FY 2021-2022 budget, with one citizen speaking about publicity of meetings, and later entered executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters. After reconvening, it unanimously appointed David Lusk and Kurt Bozenmayer to the Planning Commission for terms expiring February 2023.

• Adopted resolution to apply for waivers for split Stuart precincts (unanimous)
• Approved letter recommending PHCC name remain unchanged (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on FY 2021-2022 budget; no action taken
• Entered executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters (unanimous)
• Appointed David Lusk to Planning Commission, term expiring Feb 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kurt Bozenmayer to Planning Commission, term expiring Feb 2023 (unanimous)
• Adjourned to June 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session. The agenda includes a budget discussion under old business and an executive session covering personnel, legal, contract, fleet, and real estate matters. No new business is listed, and the meeting is largely procedural.

• Budget discussion under old business
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for legal matters
• Executive session for contract matters (fleet)
• Executive session for real estate matters

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to review the FY2022 proposed budget. They approved a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet and a legal services agreement with Guynn, Waddell, Carroll & Lockaby, P.C. (4-1). During budget discussion, members agreed to fund schools at $5 million, moving the difference to the contingency fund, and the budget was noted as balanced.

• Approved lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet (unanimous)
• Approved legal services agreement with Guynn, Waddell, Carroll & Lockaby, P.C. (4-1)
• Agreed to fund schools at $5 million, with difference to contingency fund
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Certified executive session compliance (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports on finance, tourism, marketing, and the chamber, and discuss new business including the 2021 marketing plan with Kanipe Creatives and sponsorships. The agenda also includes an executive session for personal, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Approval of April 2021 meeting minutes and agenda
• Public comment on sponsorship applications
• Finance/Marketing report by Sandra Belcher
• Discussion of 2021 marketing with Kanipe Creatives
• Executive session on personal, legal, contract, and real estate matters

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved all sponsorship applications and project proposals presented, including the 'Pull Up a Chair - Rocker' project and the First Friday Jam series, with conditions. They also voted to fund up to 20 Chamber memberships for the Short-Term Rental Bootcamp and discussed a proposed $30,000 marketing plan for 2021-22. The council entered executive session to discuss contract matters and returned to approve the items.

• Approved April 15, 2021 minutes and meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved all sponsorship applications and project proposals, including 'Pull Up a Chair - Rocker' and First Friday Jam, with conditions (unanimous)
• Funded up to 20 Chamber memberships for Short-Term Rental Bootcamp (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss contract matters (unanimous)
• Returned from executive session (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for fiscal years 2021/22 through 2026/27 and the Secondary System Construction budget for FY2020/21. The board will also consider routine approvals, hear public comments, and discuss new business including tax updates and a CSA appropriation. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan FY2021/22-2026/27 and FY2020/21 construction budget
• 2021 Land Book, Food and Beverage Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax updates
• CSA appropriation for FY2022
• Board of Equalization appointment
• Executive session on personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters

The Board of Supervisors approved the Child Services Act (CSA) budget appropriation of $1,000,000 for FY2021-2022, covering service delivery and administrative costs. They also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and bills/claims/appropriations (4-1). A public hearing was scheduled for the FY2021-2022 budget on June 2, 2021, and the board went into executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Approved $1,000,000 CSA appropriation for FY2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as amended (4-1, Fulk nay)
• Scheduled public hearing for FY2021-2022 budget for June 2, 2021 at 6:15pm (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 12, 14, 27, 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Advertised for RFQ for HVAC maintenance (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on VDOT Six-Year Plan; comments received on multiple roads
• Adjourned to May 24, 2021 at 6:00 pm (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding a business meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel and contract matters related to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a county attorney. No action items are listed on the agenda beyond the executive session, and the meeting is scheduled to adjourn on May 10, 2021.

• Executive session on personnel matters (VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Executive session on contract matters (VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(30))
• Both sessions relate to County Attorney RFP

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session. The agenda includes a resolution under new business, a budget discussion under old business, and a closed executive session covering personnel, legal, contract, potential business venture, and real estate matters. The board may take action after reconvening.

• Resolution under new business
• Budget discussion
• Executive session on personnel matters
• Executive session on legal matters
• Executive session on potential business venture and real estate

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The council will review the March 2021 minutes, finance reports, and tourism updates. The meeting includes discussions on marketing, chamber reports, and potential sponsorships.

• Review of March 2021 Meeting Minutes
• Finance Report by Sandra Belcher
• Tourism Report by Sarah Sheppard and Sandra Belcher
• Marketing Report by David Stanley
• Discussion regarding sponsorships

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved multiple sponsorships totaling $33,500, including $10,000 for WHEO Radio, $12,000 for Front Porch Fest, $3,000 for Demolition Derby, $5,000 for Dominion Valley Park, $3,000 for Kibler Valley River Run, and $500 for Apple Dumplin Festival 5K Run. The council also approved the March minutes and the April agenda, and entered executive session to discuss contract matters. The Transient Occupancy Tax balance was reported as $253,920.46 before a transfer.

• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for WHEO Radio (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 sponsorship for Front Porch Fest (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 sponsorship for Demolition Derby (3-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Dominion Valley Park (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 sponsorship for Kibler Valley River Run (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $500 sponsorship for Apple Dumplin Festival 5K Run (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved March 18, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2021 agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session and regular session to review the county budget. The meeting also includes executive sessions regarding personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Budget Discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding its regular business meeting, covering routine approvals, public comments, and new business items. Key discussions include Virginia Department of Health funding, the VDOT draft six-year plan, and a presentation from Virginia Career Works. The board will also consider proclamations and enter executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Virginia Department of Health funding discussion
• Virginia Department of Transportation draft six-year plan review
• Virginia Career Works presentation by Wanda Whitlow and Joshua Moore
• Proclamation for National Library Week, April 4-10, 2021
• Executive session on personnel appointments (TAC, DSS), salary supplement, legal, contract (fleet, County Attorney RFP), and real estate

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors and the Patrick County Economic Development Authority are holding a special called joint meeting. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda and an executive session to discuss personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters related to a proposed business venture. No action items are listed on the agenda beyond the executive session, and the meeting is scheduled to adjourn on Monday, April 12, 2021.

• Executive session for personnel matters (VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Executive session for legal matters (VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(7))
• Executive session for contract matters — proposed business venture (VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(30))
• Executive session for real estate — proposed business venture (VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(3))

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors met jointly with the Economic Development Authority on April 7, 2021. The board approved the meeting agenda and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters related to a proposed business venture. After reconvening, the board certified the executive session complied with Virginia law but took no formal action. The meeting adjourned until April 12, 2021.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented unanimously.
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.
• Certified that the executive session complied with Virginia law.
• Took no formal action after reconvening from executive session.
• Adjourned the meeting until April 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on a proposed real estate tax rate increase not to exceed 73 cents per $100 of assessed value. After hearing public comments, the board voted 3-2 to set the tax rate at 68 cents per $100, keeping it unchanged. The motion was made by Clyde DeLoach and seconded by Clayton Kendrick, with Jane Fulk joining in support; Denise Stirewalt and Crystal Harris voted against.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented unanimously.
• Set the real estate tax rate at 68 cents per $100 of assessed value for fiscal year 2021-2022 (3-2 vote).
• Adjourned to a budget work session on March 29, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session with a single new business item: budget discussion. The agenda includes no old business and lists executive session topics for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters, but no action is scheduled unless the board reconvenes.

• Budget discussion
• Executive session: personnel matters
• Executive session: legal matters
• Executive session: contract matters
• Executive session: real estate

The Board of Supervisors held a work session on March 22, 2021, approving the agenda as amended to move the executive session first. They entered executive session to discuss personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters, then reconvened and certified the session complied with Virginia law. The board discussed the budget, including a real estate tax comparison and CARES funds, but took no formal action on any budget items. The meeting adjourned to March 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda as amended to move executive session first, carried unanimously.
• Approved a motion to enter executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters, carried unanimously.
• Approved a motion to reconvene from executive session, certifying only exempt matters were discussed, carried unanimously.
• Approved a motion to adjourn until March 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., carried unanimously.

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved an $8,000 sponsorship for the Wayside Bluegrass Festival during the meeting. They also approved the minutes and agenda, and discussed a camera installation for the Visitor's Center. The council entered executive session to discuss contract matters, and the meeting was adjourned until April 15, 2021.

• Approved $8,000 sponsorship for Wayside Bluegrass Festival (unanimous)
• Approved February 24, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss contract matters (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to assess administrative and attorney's fees for collecting delinquent taxes, with action to follow. The board will also consider routine approvals, hear public comments, receive updates on probation services and an ABC license transfer, and schedule a public hearing to set the tax rate for March 24, 2021. An executive session is planned for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing on ordinance to assess administrative and attorney's fees for delinquent tax collection
• Schedule public hearing to set tax rate for March 24, 2021
• Primland ABC license transfer from restaurant to hotel
• Appointments to TAC, EDA, and DSS boards
• Executive session on fleet and County Attorney RFP

The Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance allowing administrative and attorney's fees for delinquent tax collection (3-2), scheduled a public hearing for the real estate tax rate, and approved a resolution to pursue grant funding for local probation and pretrial services. It also sent a letter supporting the Stuart Downtown Historic District nomination and supported Primland's ABC license change.

• Adopted ordinance for delinquent tax collection fees (3-2)
• Scheduled March 24, 2021 public hearing for real estate tax rate (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to pursue funding for local probation and pretrial services (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Stuart Downtown Historic District nomination (unanimous)
• Directed letter supporting Primland ABC license change (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations (3-2)
• Appointed Pam Smith to Economic Development Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Rebekah Williams to Social Services Board (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved a memorandum of understanding between the Chamber of Commerce and the Tourism Department, and approved a mural sponsorship for a wall at Schneider and Williams Law firm. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and agenda, and went into executive session to discuss contract matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 21, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 24, 2021 agenda (5-0)
• Approved MOU between Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Department (5-0)
• Approved mural sponsorship at Schneider and Williams Law firm (5-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for contract matters (5-0)
• Voted to exit executive session (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors and School Board are holding a joint work session. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel, legal, contract (stormwater RFP), and real estate matters, with possible action after reconvening. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Joint work session between Board of Supervisors and School Board
• Executive session: personnel matters (VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(1))
• Executive session: legal matters (VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(7))
• Executive session: stormwater RFP contract matters (VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(30))
• Executive session: real estate matters (VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(3))

The Board of Supervisors and School Board held a joint meeting to discuss the school budget and the 1% sales tax for school construction. The Board adopted the updated ordinance for the 1% sales tax, which will take effect July 1, 2021, and expire June 30, 2040. The Board also filled DMV positions, made appointments to boards, and authorized advertising for bids on a pipe outlet relocation project.

• Adopted updated 1% school sales tax ordinance (unanimous)
• Filled full-time and part-time DMV positions (unanimous)
• Appointed Barry Meeks and Holly Johnson to Court Services Unit Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Lori Jones and Ruth Russell to CPMT Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Larry Cowley to Planning Commission term ending May 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids for pipe outlet relocation project (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular business meeting, including approval of the agenda, minutes, and bills. They will hear a VDOT update and consider a Rural Rustic Road resolution, followed by an executive session on personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters. The meeting is open to public comment.

• VDOT update and Rural Rustic Road resolution
• Approval of bills, claims, and appropriations
• Executive session on personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters
• Public comment period

The Board unanimously approved a resolution requesting VDOT designate Route 645 (Handy Mountain Road) as a Rural Rustic Road for hard surfacing. A public hearing was scheduled for March 8, 2021, on a proposed ordinance allowing the Treasurer to add administrative fees up to $30 for delinquent tax collection. Bills, claims, and appropriations were approved 3-2. The Board also agreed to proceed with planning Parks and Recreation sports activities.

• Approved Rural Rustic Road resolution for Handy Mountain Road (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for March 8, 2021 on Treasurer's administrative fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations with additions (3-2)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for January 11 and January 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with planning Parks and Recreation sports activities
• Adjourned to February 22, 2021 if needed, otherwise March 8, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several actions following an executive session, including renewing the accounting services contract for fiscal year 2021, adopting policy and procedure updates effective immediately, and entering into a garbage disposal franchise agreement with Rural Services. The board also received presentations on the Chamber of Commerce's 2020 review and 2021 projects, and a telehealth feasibility study from Community Health Solutions. No public comment was made.

• Renewed accounting services contract for FY2021 with Mary Earhart (5-0)
• Adopted policy and procedure updates as presented, effective immediately (5-0)
• Entered into franchise agreement for garbage disposal service with Rural Services (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Certified executive session was conducted per Virginia law (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved a $5,000 salary increase for Assistant Tourism Director Sarah Sheppard, bringing her salary to $30,000. They also approved a monthly $1,500 contract for Kim Rakes to increase social media presence. The council approved the meeting minutes and agenda, and discussed but did not finalize a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved $5,000 salary increase for Assistant Tourism Director Sarah Sheppard (motion by Spangler, seconded by Gammons)
• Approved $1,500 monthly invoice for Kim Rakes to increase social media presence (motion by Kirkpatrick, seconded by Weber)
• Approved January 21, 2021 meeting minutes as presented with corrections (motion by Kirkpatrick, seconded by Weber)
• Approved January 21, 2021 meeting agenda (motion by Kirkpatrick, seconded by Weber)
• Tabled discussion of MOU between Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Department to next meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold its organizational meeting for 2021, elect officers, and adopt rules and schedules. A public hearing at 6:30pm will consider amending the FY2021 budget to increase the School Board budget from $28,796,991.09 to $29,508,406.51, with a vote to follow. The board will also discuss a COVID-19 ordinance and enter executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing and vote on school budget increase to $29,508,406.51
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2021
• Adoption of Robert's Rules and 2021 meeting schedule
• COVID-19 ordinance under old business
• Executive session for personnel, legal, contract, and real estate matters