Patrick County public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Authority

The Patrick County Economic Development Authority will hold an executive session to consider a commercial real estate matter in the Blue Ridge District referenced as Section 2.2-3711(A). The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, agenda approval, public comment, and adjournment.

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

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda unanimously. It then entered a closed session to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was reconvened and adjourned, with no decisions or approvals recorded regarding the real‑estate matter.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting and adjourned (unanimous)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Patrick County Community Policy & Management Team will consider and vote on several items, including funding approvals and board appointments. The team will vote to approve funding recommended by the Foster Care Assistance Program Team (FAPT) and to fund new foster care maintenance and Individualized Education Program (IEP) cases. Members will also vote to name Zoe Green as the FAPT alternate, replacing Amber Duncan. Additional agenda topics include contract updates, workgroup planning for local policy updates, and a discussion of the statewide OKTA Verify rollout for school and child services staff.

• Approve funding per FAPT recommendation
• Approve funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases
• Vote to appoint Zoe Green as FAPT alternate (replacing Amber Duncan)
• Contracts update (no contracts this month)
• OKTA Verify statewide rollout beginning November 30

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It will also conduct a review of the county’s Comprehensive Plan. A public comment period is provided before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve meeting minutes from November 18, 2025
• Review Comprehensive Plan
• Public comment period

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. No new business or substantive decisions were made; members discussed the Comprehensive Plan review process and assigned outreach tasks. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, and routine bills and claims. A public hearing will address a proposed FY26 budget amendment that adds $1,209,310 in revenue and expenditures, primarily from a 1% additional retail sales and use tax. The meeting also includes discussion of FY27 budget preparation, library and bookmobile updates, and a storm‑water‑sewer vulnerability assessment grant application. Additional reports cover parks, broadband, and other county projects.

• Proposed FY26 budget amendment adding $1,209,310 via a 1% additional retail sales & use tax
• Discussion of FY27 budget preparation
• Stormwater‑Sewer Vulnerability Assessment Grant Application – Letter of Commitment
• Library and Bookmobile update presented by Melissa Chapman
• Broadband updates from RiverStreet Networks and Appalachian Power

The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It also approved the November 17, 2025 minutes unanimously. The bills, claims and appropriations were amended to include a $20,617.99 bill to Enterprise Fleet and were approved by a 4‑1 vote.

• Agenda approved unanimously (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• November 17, 2025 minutes approved unanimously (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Amended bills, claims and appropriations approved 4‑1 (ayes: Kendrick, Perry, Overby, Wood; nay: Marshall) – includes $20,617.99 Enterprise Fleet bill

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to receive reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and finance sectors. The body will review sponsorship applications and discuss bylaws and a retreat date.

• Review of sponsorship applications
• Discussion of TAC Bylaws
• Determination of date for retreat

The Tourism Advisory Council approved five grant payments totaling $19,830 for the Beach Music Festival, Dominion Valley Memorial Weekend singing, First Friday Summer Jam series, Star Theatre Spring series, and the Songwriter Circle Series. All motions passed with unanimous yes votes and no oppositions. The council also agreed to hold its retreat on January 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm.

• Approved $5,430 for the annual Beach Music Festival (June 11‑13, 2026) – Yes votes: Bessie Weber (virtual), Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill (virtual), Chris Prutting; No: none; Abstaining: Wayne Kirkpatrick
• Approved $5,000 for Dominion Valley Events Memorial Weekend Singing (May 22‑24, 2026) – Yes votes: Bessie Weber (virtual), Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Chris Prutting, Mary Dellenback Hill (virtual); No: none; Abstaining: Jeanie Clark
• Approved $3,400 for One Family Production First Friday Summer Jam Series (May 1, June 5, August 7, 2026) – Yes votes: Bessie Weber (virtual), Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill (virtual); No: none; Abstaining: Chris Prutting
• Approved $5,000 for One Family Production Star Theatre Spring 2026 series (Jan‑May 2026) – Yes votes: Bessie Weber (virtual), Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill (virtual); No: none; Abstaining: Chris Prutting
• Approved $1,000 for Patrick County Music Association Songwriter Circle Series Part 5 – Yes votes: Bessie Weber (virtual), Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill (virtual); No: none
• Agreed to schedule the TAC retreat for January 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will discuss funding for a pipeline study and a Tobacco Commission grant.

• Pipeline Study Funding
• Tobacco Commission Grant
• Business Funding Opportunity
• APCO Stuart Area Improvements Project
• Joint Meeting with Patrick County Public Service Authority

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the October 22 and November 12 minutes, and the financial report. A closed meeting was held to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District. The board then unanimously voted to hold a special called meeting on Dec 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to continue that discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Held closed meeting on commercial real estate (unanimous)
• Scheduled special called meeting Dec 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Community Policy & Management Team will vote on funding recommendations from the Family Assessment and Planning Team, including allocations for foster care maintenance and IEP cases. They will also consider contract approvals, naming a new private‑provider FAPT member, and forming workgroups for a local policy update. Additional items include feedback on VCL log‑in needs and reminders about Office of Children’s Services (OCS) reporting requirements.

• Approve funding per FAPT recommendation (Item XII)
• Approve funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases (Item XIII)
• Review and approve contracts (New Business a)
• Name new FAPT member for private provider (New Business b)
• Establish workgroups for Local Policy Update (New Business d)

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The Patrick County Department of Social Services Advisory Board will hear a Director's Report covering a status update and upcoming meeting dates for 2025 and 2026. The report also includes an update on foster care and adoption from Supervisor Lester Harrell. The meeting includes a public comment period, board comments, and sets the next meeting date for January 20, 2026.

• Director's status report
• Announcement of meeting dates for 2025‑2026
• Foster care and adoption update from Lester Harrell
• Public comment period
• Advisory Board comments

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will receive an update on the Solar Ordinance. It will also set a calendar for a comprehensive update of that ordinance. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes and a public comment period.

• Update on Solar Ordinance
• Setting calendar for Comprehensive Update
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 21, 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed codification ordinance. The Board is also scheduling a December hearing to amend the FY26 budget by $1,209,310.00. Other discussions include engineering services for Ararat River Watershed Dams and facility project bid awards.

• Public hearing on proposed codification ordinance
• Proposed FY26 budget amendment of $1,209,310.00 for PCPS Capital Improvements and grants
• Annual renewal of Professional Engineering Services Term Contract for Ararat River Watershed Dams with Schnabel Engineering
• Facility Projects Bid Awards
• PCS Opioid Recovery Court and Parks & Recreation overview

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, adding a Burn Ban discussion to New Business. They also approved the October 20 and October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. Finally, the Board approved the presented bills, claims, and appropriations.

• Approved agenda as amended to include Burn Ban discussion (5-0)
• Approved October 20 and October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills, claims and appropriations as presented (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will review three old‑business items: revisiting the MOD mural, discussing and scheduling a board retreat, and revising the council's bylaws. No new business is listed. The meeting also includes chamber, marketing, media, and finance reports.

• Old Business – Revisit MOD Mural
• Old Business – Discuss / Schedule Board Retreat
• Old Business – TAC Bylaws Revision Discussion
• Chamber Report – Rebecca Adcock
• Finance, Tourism Report – James Houchins and Grace Cooper

The council approved the meeting minutes unanimously. Members voted to change the word “seal” to “logo” in the bylaws. The Conflict of Interest forms were set to be returned by November 20. The meeting was adjourned until December 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (Yes: Bessie Weber, Jeanie Clark, Kurt Bozenmayer, Brian Alley; No: none)
• Replaced the word “seal” with “logo” in the bylaws (unanimous decision)
• Set Conflict of Interest form due date as November 20 (decision)
• Adjourned meeting until December 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (Yes: Jeanie Clark, Kurt Bozenmayer, Bessie Weber, Brian Alley; No: none)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to conduct new business regarding the Clay & Twig Façade Grant. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Clay & Twig Façade Grant

The Authority approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. No public comment was received. A facade‑renovation grant application from Clay & Twig was discussed, and the Authority asked the applicant to submit a revised cost breakdown focused on the building’s facade and to provide receipts after work is completed before reconsideration. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Requested revised grant application specifying facade costs (no vote recorded)
• Encouraged applicant to return with receipts after renovations for reconsideration (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting by general consent (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Patrick County Recreation Committee will review reports on activity funds, basketball registration for grades 4‑5, and the adult volleyball league. They will also discuss the community closet for recreation sports and receive park reports. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda focuses on status updates and program information.

• Activity Funds Report
• Status of Grades 4-5 Basketball registration
• Adult Volleyball League
• Community Closet for Recreation Sports
• Parks Reports

The committee reviewed old business items such as the September minutes, football program status, and parks reports. New business items included activity funds, basketball registration, adult volleyball league, and a community closet for recreation sports. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will approve the September 2025 meeting minutes. Council members will hold a joint discussion with the Board of Supervisors. They will also decide on meeting dates for November and December 2025.

• Joint discussion with the Board of Supervisors & Tourism Advisory Council
• Discuss meeting dates for November & December 2025

The Tourism Advisory Council approved an amendment to add the reappointment of Wayne Kirkpatrick to the agenda, with a unanimous yes vote. The council also agreed to continue the twice‑year marketing grant application process and to evaluate it after the cycle. A planning retreat for the council is to be scheduled for January or February. Budgets for each county department will be prepared for fiscal year 2026.

• Amended agenda adding Wayne Kirkpatrick reappointment approved (unanimous yes vote)
• Continue twice‑year marketing grant application process and evaluate at cycle end
• Schedule a council planning retreat for January or February (date to be set)
• Prepare 2026 department budgets for each county department
• James and Grace will review grant applications for completeness before council review
• Board of Supervisors requested a brief council presentation on future ideas
• Reserve fund may be considered as a resource for capital projects
• Discuss long‑term tourism plan and vision at upcoming meetings

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting with the Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council on October 23, 2025 at the Community Room of Patrick & Henry Community College in Stuart, VA. The meeting included standard opening items and approval of the agenda. The new business item was a discussion with the Tourism Advisory Council about strategies, challenges, and recommendations. No old business was listed.

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Steve Marshall, seconded by Andrew Overby, with all four members voting aye. The board discussed tourism funding concerns and a request to appoint a new council member, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority will present its FY26 first‑quarter financial reports, including usage, revenue, water and sewer account details, and the FY26 budget. The board will discuss operational and maintenance updates, new service updates, and review the FY26 water and sewer rates. Additional items include a permit update from the Virginia Department of Health and delinquent account and lien information.

• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 19, 2025
• Financial Reports – FY26 1st Quarter (usage & revenue, water & sewer account detail, budget)
• PCPSA Rates Review FY26
• Virginia Department of Health ODW – PCPSA Waterworks Operation Permit

The board unanimously approved an agenda amendment to add a joint meeting with the EDA in January 2026. The board also unanimously approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. Directors moved to approve the amended Fire Hydrant Use, Inspection, and Maintenance Policy, which was seconded, though the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The county administrator approved funding of $85 per hydrant for inspection tasks, to be paid from the FY26 Emergency Management Services budget.

• Approved agenda amendment adding “Discussion of joint meeting with the EDA in January 2026” (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to approve amended Fire Hydrant Use, Inspection, and Maintenance Policy was made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
• County administrator approved $85 per hydrant funding for inspection tasks (FY26 EMS budget)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review meeting minutes, finance reports, and updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The board will discuss old business items like a retail analysis and pipeline study funding, and new business including a housing summit and the APCO Stuart Area Improvements Project.

• Review of September 24, 2025 Finance Report
• Review of October 22, 2025 Finance Report
• Discussion of Retail Analysis and Pipeline Study Funding
• Discussion of Housing Summit and Patrick Promise
• Executive Session for personnel and commercial real estate

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved its agenda, the minutes from August 27 and September 24, and the financial reports for September 24 and October 22. It also approved a schedule change that cancels the November meeting and moves the December meeting to December 10. A motion to hold a closed session on commercial real‑estate and personnel matters was approved, after which the meeting was reconvened.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved meeting schedule change: cancel November meeting, move December meeting to Dec 10 (unanimous)
• Approved closed meeting to discuss commercial real‑estate and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Patrick County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a WPPDC update and review the Comprehensive Update Calendar. The agenda contains no scheduled votes or public hearings.

• WPPDC update
• Review of Comprehensive Update Calendar

The Planning Commission unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda to include a Primland Resort presentation, approved the September 16 minutes, and then unanimously adjourned the meeting. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Amended agenda to include Primland Resort presentation – unanimously approved
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimously approved
• Adjourned meeting – unanimously approved

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will approve the meeting agenda, minutes from September, and routine bills and claims. A public hearing will be held on a proposal to sell County Parcel #4811-9-103. The Board will also hear comments on amending the FY 2025‑2026 budget with a $2,623,080.43 increase covering additional tax revenue, grants, and reserve use. Additional items include Appalachian Power survey permission, easements, and scheduling a codification ordinance hearing.

• Public hearing on sale of County Parcel #4811-9-103
• Public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment increasing total by $2,623,080.43
• Permission for Appalachian Power to survey attached parcels (Kevin Galecki)
• Appalachian Power easements (Bailey Mann)
• Schedule public hearing for proposed codification ordinance on November 17, 2025

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors met on October 20, 2025 at the Veteran's Memorial Building. The meeting opened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a statement on public participation. No motions, votes, or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will discuss a resolution and a memorandum of understanding for Patrick County EMS, plan a joint meeting with the Tourism Advisory Council, and review the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement. They will also approve the meeting agenda. The meeting is a special called session on September 29, 2025.

• Resolution – Patrick County EMS
• Memorandum of Understanding – Patrick County EMS
• Schedule joint meeting with the Tourism Advisory Council
• Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement – Manufacturers Settlement

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county’s participation in a nationwide opioid settlement totaling about $720 million. They also authorized Ambulance Services of Lexington to operate within the county and approved a 24/7 dispatch Memorandum of Understanding with the county E‑911. The board released previously budgeted grant funds and scheduled a joint meeting with the Tourism Advisory Council for October 23, 2025. A resolution requiring the new Emergency Services Coordinator to live in the county was rejected by a 2‑3 vote.

• Approved participation in opioid settlement (5‑0)
• Authorized Ambulance Services of Lexington to operate in Patrick County (5‑0)
• Approved MOU for 24/7 dispatch between Patrick County E‑911 and EMS (5‑0)
• Released previously budgeted grant funds (5‑0)
• Scheduled joint meeting with Tourism Advisory Council for Oct 23, 2025 (5‑0)
• Rejected residency requirement for Emergency Services Coordinator (2‑3)
• Approved agenda amendments to add new business (5‑0)
• Allowed remote participation for Mr. Kendrick (4‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will approve the agenda and the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a finance report covering bank balances and transactions as of September 24, 2025. The board will discuss several old‑business items, including a retail analysis, pipeline study funding, the Cockram Mill, and the county’s commitment to the EDA for SBD Center funding. New business includes a joint meeting with the Patrick County Public Service Authority and a possible meeting rescheduling.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance report on bank balances as of September 24, 2025
• County commitment to EDA for SBD Center funding
• Joint meeting with Patrick County Public Service Authority

The Authority approved the meeting agenda unanimously even though a quorum was not present. The August 27, 2025 meeting minutes could not be approved because there was no quorum. The financial report also could not be approved due to the lack of a quorum. The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting is set for October 22, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• August 27 minutes not approved (no quorum)
• Financial report not approved (no quorum)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council will review several new business items, including sponsorship applications, a long‑term tourism plan, the VA250 initiative, a grant for Fred Clifton Park renovation, and a welcome‑center marketing concept. The council will also revisit its by‑laws and discuss a board retreat. Minutes from the August 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Sponsorship applications
• Long term Tourism Plan
• VA250 initiative
• Fred Clifton Park Renovation Grant
• "Fall in Love with VA" Lambsburg Welcome Center

The Patrick County Tourism Advisory Council approved seven sponsorship and marketing funding items, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Votes were unanimous in favor, with a few members abstaining on several motions. The council also authorized sending the Muriel application for the MOD Marketed project and adjourned until the next meeting on October 16, 2025.

• Approved $3,000 MOD Pancake Days sponsorship (Yes: Bessie Weber, Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Chris Prutting)
• Authorized sending Muriel application for MOD Marketed (Yes: Bessie Weber, Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual, Chris Prutting, Brian Alley; No: none; Abstain: none)
• Approved $2,170.99 marketing for Doe Run Farm Sunflower Maze (Yes: Bessie Weber, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Chris Prutting, Kurt Bozenmayer)
• Approved $1,000 for Songwriters Circle Park 4 (Yes: Bessie Weber, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual, Chris Prutting; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Kurt Bozenmayer)
• Approved $2,941.84 marketing grant for PCMA Fall show series (Yes: Bessie Weber, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual, Chris Prutting; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Kurt Bozenmayer)
• Approved $2,000 for Apple Dumpling 5K (Yes: Bessie Weber, Kurt Bozenmayer, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual, Chris Prutting; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Wayne Kirkpatrick)
• Approved $3,000 Spooktacular sponsorship (Yes: Bessie Weber, Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeanie Clark, Mary Dellenback Hill - virtual; No: none; Abstain: Brian Alley, Chris Prutting)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Patrick County Community Policy & Management Team will vote to approve funding recommended by the FAPT and to allocate resources for new foster care maintenance and IEP cases. The meeting also includes updates on contracts, workgroup activities for local policy updates, and announcements of upcoming events and virtual office hours.

• Approve funding per FAPT recommendation
• Approve funding for new Foster Care Maintenance/IEP cases
• Contracts update – no new contracts, pending feedback from Grafton
• Workgroups for local policy update – first workgroup met 8/6/25, next on 8/27/25
• Upcoming Central Virginia Partnership on Youth event – Sept 12, 2025 (free with lunch)

Department of Social Services Advisory Board

The advisory board will receive a status report from the department director. The report includes updates on SNAP and Medicaid program changes. A Kinship Month presentation will discuss kinship and foster care. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information sharing and public comment.

• Director’s status report
• Update on SNAP changes
• Update on Medicaid changes
• Kinship Month talk on kinship and foster care

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on two draft versions of a utility‑scale solar facility ordinance, presented by the Berkley Group and Ed Pool. The commission will also review a legal memorandum from County Attorney Christopher S. Dadak, Esq., and receive updates on a planning commission review request application and a revised WPPDC proposal sent to Clayton Kendrick.

• Review legal memorandum from County Attorney Christopher S. Dadak, Esq.
• Discuss and vote on Berkley Group draft of utility‑scale solar facility ordinance
• Discuss and vote on Ed Pool draft of utility‑scale solar facility ordinance
• Review updates on Patrick County Planning Commission Review Request Application
• WPPDC update: revised proposal received and sent to Clayton Kendrick

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes (with an amendment about the solar ordinance). It then approved sending the Ed Pool Solar Energy Facility Ordinance to the Board of Supervisors for public comment, approved a Review Request Application, and forwarded a $2,500 West Piedmont Planning District proposal to the Board. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with amendment on solar ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved sending Ed Pool Solar Energy Facility Ordinance to Board of Supervisors for public comment (Kurt Bozenmayer, Janet Rorrer, Michael Tatum, Ed Pool, Vance Agee – Yes)
• Approved Review Request Application as presented (Kurt Bozenmayer, Janet Rorrer, Michael Tatum, Ed Pool, Vance Agee – Yes)
• Approved forwarding West Piedmont Planning District $2,500 proposal to Board of Supervisors (Kurt Bozenmayer, Janet Rorrer, Michael Tatum, Ed Pool, Vance Agee – Yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Recreation Committee will discuss the status of the county park funding request and the soccer and football programs. The body will also review sport participation data from 2024-2025 and the RecDesk system.

• Status of County Park Funding Request
• 2024-2025 Recreation Sport Participation summary
• Status of Soccer Program
• Status of Football Program
• RecDesk

The September 8, 2025 Patrick County Recreation Committee meeting reviewed old business items such as the July 7 minutes, soccer program status, Movies in the Park, park reports, and the county park funding request. New business included a summary of 2024‑2025 recreation sport participation, the football program status, and the RecDesk update. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded.

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the agenda as amended to include a Patrick Springs Volunteer Fire Department capital request, with a unanimous vote. The August 11 and August 25 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. Finally, the bills, claims, and appropriations presented were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Patrick Springs Volunteer Fire Department capital request (unanimous)
• Approved August 11 and August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as presented (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and updates from the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. The body will discuss several ongoing projects and hold an executive session regarding commercial real estate and contracts.

• Commercial real estate in Peters Creek District
• Commercial real estate in Blue Ridge District
• Pipeline study funding
• County commitment to EDA for SBD Center funding
• Joint meeting with Patrick County Public Service Authority

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the July 23 minutes, and the financial report. A motion to hold a closed session and a subsequent motion to reconvene were also carried unanimously. No substantive projects, contracts, or policy decisions were approved.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Authorized closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate, contracts, personnel (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed executive session to discuss personnel evaluation, real‑property acquisition, and a public contract. After returning to open session, the Board unanimously approved a contract with Ambulance Services of Lexington, Inc. to transition the County’s paid EMS staff (Station 8) to management under Patrick County EMS by the end of the year. The meeting was then adjourned until September 8, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed executive session to discuss personnel, property acquisition, and contract (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Certified closed‑session discussion (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Ambulance Services of Lexington, Inc. to transition EMS staff (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until Sep 8, 2025 (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, receive a presentation on Transient Occupancy Tax, and transition to the biannual grant cycle. The meeting includes reports from the Chamber, Marketing, and Media, as well as officer elections and volunteer sign-ups for the Patrick County Fair.

• Approval of June & July 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Transient Occupancy Tax
• Transition to biannual grant cycle
• Officer elections
• Volunteers for PC Fair

The council elected Bessie Weber as president, Kurt Bozenmayer as vice‑president, and Jeanie Clark as secretary, each with unanimous support. The council also voted to adjourn the meeting and schedule the next regular meeting for September 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Elected Bessie Weber as president (unanimous)
• Elected Kurt Bozenmayer as vice‑president (unanimous)
• Elected Jeanie Clark as secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until September 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on draft ordinances for utility-scale solar facilities. The body will also discuss a proposal from the WPPDC for comprehensive plan assistance and establish a calendar for a comprehensive update.

• Vote on Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance (Berkley Group and Ed Pool drafts)
• WPPDC proposal for comprehensive plan assistance
• Comprehensive Update calendar
• Minor Subdivision Plat application form

The Planning Commission unanimously approved an agenda amendment and the July 15 minutes. A motion to rescind the previous table motion on the Solar Energy Facilities Ordinance was voted down (3‑yes, 4‑no). The commission also agreed to add a new Review Request Application form to the agenda and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment changing "Minor Subdivision Checklist" to "PCPC Review Request" (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to rescind previous table motion on Solar Energy Facilities Ordinance denied (3‑yes, 4‑no)
• Decided to add "Patrick County Planning Commission Review Request Application" to the agenda
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved unanimously

Public Service Authority

The Patrick County Public Service Authority elected Bobby Mangrum as Chairman, Terry Tilley as Vice‑Chairman, and Ruth Russell as Secretary/Treasurer, all by unanimous vote. The board approved an agenda amendment, the April 22 2025 minutes, and adopted the FY 2025‑26 quarterly meeting dates. An amended motion to obtain quotes for exercising and painting 61 fire hydrants, locating isolation valves, and mowing right‑of‑ways was also approved unanimously.

• Appointed Bobby Mangrum as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Terry Tilley as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Ruth Russell as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment adding water capital expansion projects list (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 Directors meeting schedule: Oct 28 2025, Jan 27 2026, Apr 28 2026, Jul 28 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved amended motion to obtain quotes for fire‑hydrant exercise, painting, valve location, and right‑of‑way mowing (unanimous)
• Voted to have Mr. Kendrick review County PSA Technician position with Board of Supervisors (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda as presented, approved the July 14 and July 28, 2025 minutes, and approved the bills, claims, and appropriations for the General Fund. Each motion was made by Supervisor Steve Marshall, seconded by Supervisor Doug Perry, and carried unanimously with all five members voting aye and no nays.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Steve Marshall, seconded by Doug Perry) – unanimous aye (Marshall, Kendrick, Perry, Overby, Wood)
• Approved July 14 and July 28, 2025 minutes (motion by Steve Marshall, seconded by Doug Perry) – unanimous aye (Marshall, Kendrick, Perry, Overby, Wood)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations for General Fund (motion by Steve Marshall, seconded by Doug Perry) – unanimous aye (Marshall, Kendrick, Perry, Overby, Wood)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council approved its agenda and two sponsorship applications: $20,000 for Front Porch Fest and $2,850 for the Meadows of Dan Folk Fair. Both motions passed with unanimous yes votes. The council set the next meeting for August 21, 2025, and formally adjourned the July 31 session.

• Agenda approved (yes: Wayne Kirkpatrick, Kurt Bozenmayer, Brian Alley, Chris Prutting, Mary Dellenback Hill; no: none)
• Approved $20,000 sponsorship for Front Porch Fest (yes: Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Brian Alley, Mary Dellenback Hill; no: none; abstain: Chris Prutting)
• Approved $2,850 sponsorship for Meadows of Dan Folk Fair (yes: Kurt Bozenmayer, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Brian Alley, Mary Dellenback Hill, Chris Prutting; no: none)
• Scheduled next TAC meeting for August 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm
• Council adjourned the meeting (yes: Kurt Bozenmayer, Brian Alley, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Mary Dellenback Hill, Chris Prutting; no: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the meeting agenda (3‑1). It entered a closed session to discuss personnel evaluation planning and a public contract, then reconvened in open session. The Board approved the drafted personnel evaluation form (4‑1) and adjourned until August 11, 2025 (unanimous).

• Approved meeting agenda (3-1)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel evaluation planning and a public contract (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Certified that only exempt matters were discussed in closed session (unanimous)
• Approved personnel evaluation form (4-1)
• Adjourned until August 11, 2025 (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the June 25 minutes, the July 15 joint minutes, and the July financial report. It also accepted the $3,300 bid from Interstate Sign Company to add slots to the Rich Creek Corporate Park sign and authorized the project to proceed. A motion to hold a closed meeting on commercial real‑estate matters was carried unanimously, and the meeting was reconvened after the closed session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 joint minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,300 bid from Interstate Sign Company for Corporate Park signage (unanimous)
• Moved to closed meeting on commercial real‑estate (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda on a motion by Rodney Boyd, seconded by Rick Worley, even though a quorum was not present. No other actions were decided; the board discussed collaborative development ideas with the Planning Commission. Chairman Ron Haley adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried, no quorum)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the amended agenda, the meeting minutes, and then voted to table the Utility Solar Scale Ordinance decisions until a county attorney review is completed. The motion to table was carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:30 p.m.

• Amended agenda to move WPPDC proposal first under Old Business (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as modified (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 Business Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Utility Solar Scale Ordinance decisions pending county attorney review (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Patrick County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, including two amendments, approved the June 9 2025 minutes, and approved the bills, claims, and appropriations presented. All three motions passed unanimously (5‑0). No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Added appropriation for State bonuses to New Business (agenda amendment approved, 5‑0)
• Added County Administrator duties and performance to Closed Meeting (agenda amendment approved, 5‑0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5‑0)
• Approved June 9 2025 minutes as presented (5‑0)
• Approved bills, claims, and appropriations as presented (5‑0)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The council approved the May meeting minutes and the June meeting agenda. It unanimously approved five sponsorship payments totaling $22,850 for Dominion Valley Events and the Spring of Life Camp, each passing with all votes in favor. The council discussed bylaws and funding allocations but made no formal decisions on those items.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for Country Music Under the Stars (unanimous, Jeanie Clark abstained)
• Approved $1,000 marketing expense for Wayfest (unanimous, Jeanie Clark abstained)
• Approved $4,000 sponsorship for Annual Labor Day Event (unanimous, Jeanie Clark abstained)
• Approved $2,600 for Spring of Life Camp with t‑shirt restriction (unanimous)
• Approved $5,250 for Ararat Ruritans annual BBQ and Car Show (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved several financial and real‑estate actions, including a land purchase and a grant application. It also voted to reallocate Small Business Development Center funds and extend a lease with an option to purchase. The Virginia Main Street Program was tabled, and the financial report was approved.

• Approved transfer of funds between investment accounts (unanimous)
• Approved request to Board of Supervisors to reallocate Small Business Development Center funds (unanimous)
• Approved application to Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission for two development studies (unanimous)
• Approved extension of lease with option to purchase for Ten Oaks (unanimous)
• Approved land purchase agreement with Manaj Thakkar for Martin Farm Road Property at $169,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $5,500 for retail analysis of Stuart and Meadows of Dan trade areas (unanimous)
• Tabled Virginia Main Street Program initiatives (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 20, 2025 minutes. It voted to hold a public hearing on the two proposed utility‑scale solar facility ordinances on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for two solar ordinances on Aug 5, 2025 at 6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda, the April 23 minutes, and the financial report, each by unanimous vote. It also unanimously called a closed meeting to discuss commercial real estate and then reconvened the open session. The Authority did not approve the two façade grant applications submitted by Singh Brothers Investments, LLC. The next meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• April 23 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Financial report approved (unanimous)
• Closed meeting called (unanimous)
• Meeting reconvened (unanimous)
• Facade grant applications not approved (no motion)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved several contracts and tax changes, including awarding the 2027 property reassessment to Vision/Wampler‑Eanes (4‑1) and the jail HVAC replacement to Handy (unanimous). It also approved the circuit court electrical contract to Triangle Electric (3‑2) and the HVAC contract to Covenant Enterprises (unanimous). The Transient Occupancy Tax was raised to 6% (3‑2) while the personal property tax rate remained unchanged (unanimous).

• Award 2027 general property reassessment to Vision/Wampler‑Eanes (4‑1)
• Award Patrick County Jail HVAC replacement to Handy (unanimous)
• Award alternative jail HVAC to Vipperman if warranty not matched (unanimous)
• Award circuit court electrical contract to Triangle Electric (3‑2)
• Award circuit court HVAC replacement to Covenant Enterprises (unanimous)
• Increase Transient Occupancy Tax from 5% to 6% (3‑2)
• Leave personal property tax rate unchanged (unanimous)

Community Policy & Management Team

The Community Policy & Management Team approved the meeting agenda and the April 16, 2025 minutes. The board also approved funding recommended by the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT). Additionally, funding was approved for new foster care maintenance and Individualized Education Program (IEP) cases.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes
• Approved funding per FAPT recommendation
• Approved funding for new foster care maintenance/IEP cases

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the agenda amendment and the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to review and possibly revise the Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance for the June meeting and schedule a public hearing in July. Members agreed to recommend a vacant‑building ordinance to the Board of Supervisors and to arrange a joint meeting with Economic Development in the fall.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Will review/revise Utility-Scale Solar Facility Ordinance for June meeting and schedule July public hearing
• Recommended bringing a vacant building ordinance to the Board of Supervisors
• Will coordinate a joint meeting with Economic Development in the fall
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council voted to approve the April meeting minutes after correcting the Foothills of BR Recreation Plan reference. The motion passed unanimously. The council also voted to adjourn until the next meeting on June 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April meeting minutes with corrections (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting until June 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved an amended agenda that postpones the 2027 real‑estate reassessment discussion and adds Circuit Court HVAC and electrical upgrades. They adopted a proclamation designating May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The April 14 and April 28, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. Finally, the Board approved the bills, claims and appropriations presented.

• Amended agenda approved unanimously (5‑0) – postponement of 2027 reassessment and addition of HVAC upgrades
• Emergency Medical Services Week proclamation adopted unanimously (5‑0)
• April 14 and April 28, 2025 minutes approved 4‑1 (Marshall abstained)
• Bills, claims and appropriations approved unanimously (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the amended agenda with a 5‑0 vote. It then entered a closed session to discuss personnel, contract and property matters, also by a 5‑0 vote. The Board returned to open session unanimously and certified the closed session, with one member voting no. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment (5‑0)
• Entered closed session on personnel, contract and property matters (5‑0)
• Returned to open session (5‑0)
• Certified closed‑session compliance (4‑1; Marshall voted no)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved its agenda, the March 26 minutes, and the financial report, each by unanimous vote. It adopted the revised Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2025‑2026. The board entered a closed session to discuss commercial real estate in the Blue Ridge District and then reconvened, confirming only those items were covered.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• March 26 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Financial report approved (unanimous)
• Strategic Plan for FY 2025‑2026 adopted (unanimous)
• Closed meeting called to discuss Blue Ridge District real estate (unanimous)
• Meeting reconvened, confirming only closed‑session items were discussed (unanimous)

Public Service Authority

The board approved an amendment to the agenda and ratified the February 25, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It adopted the Cross Connection Control Plan by majority vote and accepted a VACorp insurance proposal unanimously. A resolution to join the Virginia Association of Counties Group Self‑Insurance Risk Pool was approved by majority vote. Finally, the directors unanimously authorized filing warrant‑in‑debt actions against moved accounts with unpaid water or sewer fees.

• Agenda amendment approved unanimously (motion by Eutsler, seconded by Tilley)
• February 25, 2025 minutes approved unanimously (motion by Eutsler, seconded by Smith)
• Cross Connection Control Plan adopted by majority vote on 1/21/25
• VACorp insurance proposal accepted unanimously on 1/21/25
• Resolution to join VA Counties Group Self‑Insurance Risk Pool approved by majority vote on 2/25/25
• Unanimous vote to file warrant‑in‑debt claims against moved accounts on 1/21/25

Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)

The Tourism Advisory Council approved a $7,500 sponsorship for the Reynolds Homestead Bushels and Barrels Event and a $6,000 sponsorship for the Red Bank Ruritans Kibler Valley RiverRun. The council also decided there will be no July meeting and postponed the June 1 retreat. The meeting was adjourned until May 15, 2025.

• Approved $7,500 sponsorship for Reynolds Homestead Bushels and Barrels Event (unanimous yes votes, Chris Prutting absent)
• Approved $6,000 sponsorship for Red Bank Ruritans Kibler Valley RiverRun (unanimous yes votes, Chris Prutting absent)
• Decided there will be no July meeting (no vote recorded)
• Postponed the June 1 retreat (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting until May 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm (unanimous yes votes, Chris Prutting absent)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and adopted by‑law amendments to the quorum, majority vote, creation date and meeting location. It voted unanimously to defer approval of the Patrick County Solar Facility Ordinance draft until the May 20 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted amendment to quorum and majority vote in By‑Laws (unanimous)
• Accepted amendment to date of creation and meeting location in By‑Laws (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of Solar Facility Ordinance Draft to May meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board first entered a closed session to discuss exempt personnel matters, then reconvened in open session. The agenda, the March 10 and March 24 minutes, and the bills, claims and appropriations were each approved unanimously.

• Moved to closed session to discuss exempt personnel matters (unanimous)
• Moved to reconvene open session (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 10 and March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills, claims and appropriations as presented (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the FY 2025‑2026 health‑insurance contract with Anthem and authorized a $200,000 increase to the county budget to cover the premium rise. It also terminated the Berkley Group's services with a 30‑day notice. Additionally, the Board contributed $10,000 each to the Patrick County Food Bank and the Caring Hearts Free Clinic.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Awarded Anthem health‑insurance contract for FY 2025‑2026 and added $200,000 to budget (unanimous)
• Gave Berkley Group a 30‑day notice to terminate services (unanimous)
• Contributed $10,000 to Patrick County Food Bank (unanimous)
• Contributed $10,000 to Caring Hearts Free Clinic (unanimous)