Grayson County public meetings in 2025

Board of Elections

The Grayson County Electoral Board will approve the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes and today’s agenda. It will note the appointment of a new board member by the judge and consider a writ calling a special election for the Board of Supervisors on November 3, 2026. The board will also acknowledge the distribution of birthday cards before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting
• Approval of today’s agenda
• Appointment of a new board member by the judge
• Writ for a special election for the Board of Supervisors on November 3, 2026
• Distribution of birthday cards

The Grayson County Electoral Board approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting and approved the agenda for the December 22, 2025 meeting. The board also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:30 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2025 meeting
• Approved agenda for December 22, 2025 meeting
• Approved motion to adjourn (meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.)
• Recognized and thanked Wanda Pinion for completing her term

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the agenda amendment to add a petition for a special election. It approved the Deer Creek Motorcoach Homeowners Association special‑use permit amendment, reducing interior setbacks to zero. The Board appointed Paul Gray Richardson as interim At‑Large Supervisor and approved a Community Impact Grant for Grayson LandCare dba The Free Market. The FY 26‑27 budget calendar was also approved.

• Amended agenda to include special‑election petition (4‑0)
• Approved Deer Creek Motorcoach HOA special‑use permit amendment (4‑0)
• Appointed Paul Gray Richardson as interim At‑Large Supervisor (4‑0)
• Approved Community Impact Grant for Grayson LandCare dba The Free Market (4‑0)
• Approved FY 26‑27 budget calendar (4‑0)
• Opened public hearing on Deer Creek amendment (4‑0)
• Closed public hearing on Deer Creek amendment (4‑0)
• Approved agenda/consent agenda including minutes and payroll (4‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will approve the meeting agenda and a consent agenda without discussion. It will announce the applicants for the at‑large supervisor seat. In a closed session, the Board will consider a personnel matter concerning applications for an interim at‑large supervisor, as authorized by Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(1).

• Approve agenda and consent agenda (no discussion required)
• Announce applicants for the at‑large Board of Supervisor position
• Closed session to discuss a personnel matter involving applications for an interim at‑large supervisor

The Board approved the agenda by a 3‑0 vote. It then voted 4‑0 to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters related to interim at‑large supervisor applications. After discussion, the Board voted 4‑0 to come out of closed session and unanimously certified that only legally exempt topics were covered. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda/consent agenda (3-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss interim at-large supervisor applications (4-0)
• Exited closed session (4-0)
• Certified closed‑session compliance with Virginia law (unanimous certifications)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Grayson County Electoral Board will consider approval of the minutes from its October 9, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda for the November 13, 2025 session. The board will receive a General Registrar’s report reviewing the November election. The meeting also includes public‑comment procedures and a new‑business item to distribute birthday cards. There are no closed‑session items, and the next meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM.

• Approval of minutes of October 9, 2025 meeting
• Approval of agenda for November 13, 2025 meeting
• General Registrar’s report: November election review
• Public comment procedures (registration required)
• New business: distribution of birthday cards

The Board approved the minutes from the October 9, November 4‑5, and November 12 meetings unanimously. The agenda for the November 13 meeting was also approved. After completing business, the Board adjourned the meeting.

• Motion to call meeting to order approved (unanimous)
• Minutes of October 9, 2025 approved (unanimous)
• Minutes of November 4‑5, 2025 approved (unanimous)
• Minutes of November 12, 2025 approved (unanimous)
• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Grayson County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment. The board will also address budget amendments, board appointments, and a supervisor resignation.

• Public hearing to rezone Tax Map #47 -A-64C from Rural Farm Zone District to Industrial Zone District for an automobile salvage yard and scrap metal processing
• Unanticipated Revenue budget amendments and transfers
• Wythe-Grayson Regional Library second quarter request
• Resolution to amend the holiday schedule
• Resignation letter from Supervisor At-Large Mitchell D. Cornett

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve Halsey’s Recycling LLC’s request to rezone Tax Map #47‑A‑64C from Rural Farm to Industrial, with conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. It also adopted an amendment to the 2016 local holiday schedule, adding full‑day closures for Dec. 24‑26 and Dec. 31, 2025. The Board accepted Supervisor Mitchell Cornett’s resignation effective Dec. 1, 2025, and reappointed several board members and commissioners.

• Approved agenda/consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Tax Map #47‑A‑64C to Industrial (5-0)
• Approved amendment to the 2016 local holiday schedule (5-0)
• Reappointed Edwin Ward to Building Inspection Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Reappointed Karen Osborne as parent rep on CPMT (5-0)
• Appointed Susie Funk and reappointed Susan Mitchell to Dept. of Social Services Board (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Supervisor Mitchell Cornett, effective Dec. 1, 2025 (4-0, Cornett abstained)
• Reappointed Brian Walls to the Planning Commission (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved the rezoning of Tax Map Parcel 47‑A‑64C from Rural Farm to Industrial with staff‑recommended conditions, also unanimously. The Board amended the 2016 local holiday schedule to add full‑day closures on Dec. 24‑26 and Dec. 31, 2025. Supervisor Mitchell D. Cornett’s resignation was accepted and several board and commission appointments were confirmed.

• Approved agenda/consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 47‑A‑64C to Industrial (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to local holiday schedule (5‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Supervisor Mitchell D. Cornett (4‑0, Cornett abstained)
• Reappointed Edwin Ward to Building Inspection Board of Appeals (5‑0)
• Reappointed Karen Osborne as parent rep to CPMT (5‑0)
• Reappointed Betsy Shearin to Mt. Rogers Mental Health Community Services (5‑0)
• Appointed John Fant to Wythe‑Grayson Regional Library board (5‑0)

Economic Development Authority Board

The Economic Development Authority Board will approve the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes and review current financials. The board will address the Round House as old business, hear a presentation from Almost Famous Café (Jeff Thomas), and receive updates on the Meadow Creek Project and Gold Hill Cidery. An executive session will be held to discuss prospective business or industry expansion under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(4).

• Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2025
• Review current financial report
• Old business discussion: Round House
• Presentation: Almost Famous Café – Jeff Thomas
• Updates on Meadow Creek Project and Gold Hill Cidery

The board approved the September 25 minutes and the current financial report, each by a 4-0 vote. It voted 4-0 to market the Round House property, which is in a flood zone, for possible redevelopment. The board entered a closed session (6-0) and later exited it (5-0) to discuss exempt business matters, and it set the next meeting for November 25, 2025 by consensus. The meeting was adjourned with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved current financial report (4-0)
• Approved marketing the Round House property (4-0)
• Entered closed session for business discussions (6-0)
• Exited closed session (5-0)
• Changed next meeting date to November 25, 2025 (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Grayson County Board of Elections will approve minutes and agenda items, discuss a personnel matter in closed session, and receive an update on the November election. The meeting also includes a training reminder and the approval of supplies for officer training.

• Approval of September 30, 2025, meeting minutes
• Closed session to discuss personnel matter involving Officer of Election appointments
• November Election Update
• Training Reminder for October 16th at 6 PM
• Approval of supplies for Officer of Election Training

The Board approved the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting and added consideration of adopting Robert’s Rules of Order for Small Boards to the agenda. After discussion, the Board adopted Robert’s Rules of Order for Small Boards. The Board also held a closed session on a personnel matter, certified compliance with Virginia law, and took no further action.

• Approved minutes of September 30, 2025 meeting
• Added agenda item to consider adopting Robert’s Rules of Order for Small Boards
• Approved revised agenda
• Adopted Robert’s Rules of Order for Small Boards
• Closed session convened to discuss personnel matter (motion approved)
• Ended closed session; certified compliance; no action taken
• Approved provision of food and beverage for Officer of Election training (Wanda Pinion and Zachary Hill)
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a special‑use permit for a 229‑foot wireless communications tower at 892 Old Park Rd in Whitetop (3‑0). It also approved amendments to the county zoning ordinance’s special‑use permit procedures (3‑0). The Emergency Operations Plan was adopted (4‑0) and a memorandum of agreement with Washington County Sheriff’s Office was approved (4‑0).

• Approved 229‑ft wireless tower special‑use permit at 892 Old Park Rd (3‑0)
• Approved amendments to the Zoning Ordinance §5‑11 special‑use permit procedures (3‑0)
• Adopted the Emergency Operations Plan (4‑0)
• Approved MOA between Grayson County and Washington County Sheriff’s Offices (4‑0)
• Appointed Michael S. Hash as interim member of the Emergency Services Commission (3‑0, Hash abstained)
• Closed session to discuss personnel matter (4‑0) and later reopened (5‑0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve previous minutes and the current agenda. The body will enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter regarding Officer of Election appointments.

• Closed session regarding Officer of Election appointments

The Board held a closed session to discuss personnel matters. In that session the Board unanimously approved the appointment of Mark Frogley as successor chief at the Fries precinct. The meeting then adjourned.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matters approved (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Frogley as successor chief at Fries precinct (unanimous)

Emergency Services

The Grayson Emergency Services Commission voted to allow Andy Anderson to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss the county ambulance's insurance coverage. The commission noted that the radio system is operational and portable radios will be programmed, with each agency selecting its first‑bank content. Workers‑comp reporting procedures for on‑call incidents were reiterated, and an EMS officer sign‑up event is scheduled for Oct. 25‑26 at GGEMS.

• Motion passed for Andy Anderson to attend Board of Supervisors meeting on ambulance insurance concerns
• Radio system is up; portable radios to be programmed and agencies to choose first‑bank content
• Workers‑comp reporting required for any incident on a call, with notification to nurse line and supervisors
• EMS officer sign‑up event with QR code scheduled for Oct. 25‑26 at GGEMS
• Three additional radio towers are planned for installation

Economic Development Authority Board

The Economic Development Authority Board will approve the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a financial report. They will discuss two old business items: the Meadow Creek Project Performance Proposal and the Baywood School Project+. New business includes an update on the ARS house from Jimmy Moss and a presentation on Wyatt’s Small Engine Repair by Garrett Wyatt.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Meadow Creek Project Performance Proposal
• Baywood School Project+
• ARS house update – Jimmy Moss
• Wyatt’s Small Engine Repair Update – Garrett Wyatt

The board approved a $35,000 loan to Wyatt’s Small Engine Repair, waiving the forgiveness amendment, with a 5-0 vote. Earlier, the board approved the August 28, 2025 minutes, the current financial report, and moved the Baywood School item to executive session, each by 5-0. The board also entered and exited a closed session and adjourned the meeting, all with unanimous votes.

• Moved Baywood School item to executive session (5-0)
• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved current financial report (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 loan to Wyatt’s Small Engine Repair, waiving forgiveness amendment (5-0)
• Entered closed session for Baywood School and ARS house purchase price discussion (5-0)
• Exited closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Grayson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit application for a US Cellular communications tower (Application 2025‑0330, Tax Map No. 62‑A‑30). The commission will also consider a related zoning text amendment for the 5‑11 area. For each item the commission will make a recommendation to approve or deny the request.

• Special Use Permit application for US Cellular communications tower (Application 2025‑0330, Tax Map No. 62‑A‑30) – public hearing, recommendation to approve or deny
• Special Use Permit zoning text amendment for 5‑11 – public hearing, recommendation to approve or deny

The commission approved its agenda and the May 20 minutes. A public hearing was opened and closed. The commission voted 7‑0 to recommend approval of Special Use Permit Application #20250289 for a communications tower, with staff‑recommended conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 20 minutes, 7-0
• Opened public hearing (motion carried)
• Closed public hearing (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit #20250289 with conditions, 7-0
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Grayson County Electoral Board will approve minutes from the August 14 meeting and adopt the agenda. It will enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter involving Officer of Election appointments. The board will also set the Officer of Election training date for October 16 and provide updates on the November election, including early voting starting September 19.

• Closed session to discuss personnel matter pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(1) involving Officer of Election appointments
• Set Officer of Election training date for October 16 at 6:00 PM
• November election update: early voting begins September 19
• ADA compliance discussion
• Food provision for Officer of Election training

The Grayson County Electoral Board approved the August 14 minutes and the meeting agenda. The board voted to close the session for personnel matters, later ended the closed session and certified its compliance with Virginia law. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion approved)
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters (motion approved)
• Ended closed session and certified compliance with VA law (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved three resolutions: participation in a direct settlement of opioid‑related claims against the Sackler family, directing the Planning Commission to review amendments to Sections 5‑11 of the 1998 Zoning Ordinance, and reappointing Tayler Hyatt to the Planning Commission. The agenda amendment was also approved 3‑0, while appointments for the Emergency Services and Twin County Airport Commissions were tabled.

• Approved participation in opioid settlement (3‑0)
• Approved directing Planning Commission to review zoning ordinance amendments (3‑0)
• Reappointed Tayler Hyatt to Planning Commission (3‑0)
• Approved agenda amendment and consent agenda (3‑0)
• Tabled Emergency Services Commission appointment
• Tabled Twin County Airport Commission appointment

Board of Supervisors

The Grayson County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss several resolutions and contracts. The body is deciding on an opioid settlement with manufacturers and performance agreements for Mt. Rogers Community Services and the Meadowcreek Project.

• Resolution for Approval of Opioid Settlement with Manufacturers
• Mt. Rogers Community Services Performance Contract Agreement
• Meadowcreek Project Performance Proposal
• Resolution regarding Nationwide 457
• Budget amendments and transfers for unanticipated revenue

The Board of Supervisors amended its agenda, approved the opioid settlement resolution, and adopted the Nationwide 457 savings‑plan resolution. It also approved the Mt. Rogers Community Services Performance Contract Agreement. Three board‑appointment actions – for the Department of Social Services, the Emergency Services Commission, and the Twin County Airport Commission – were tabled. The Board entered and exited a closed session as required by law.

• Amended agenda/consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Opioid Settlement resolution (5-0)
• Approved Nationwide 457 savings‑plan resolution (5-0)
• Approved Mt. Rogers Community Services Performance Contract Agreement (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled Department of Social Services board appointment (5-0)
• Tabled Emergency Services Commission board appointment (5-0)
• Tabled Twin County Airport Commission appointment (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel and prospective business (5-0)

Economic Development Authority Board

The Economic Development Authority Board approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. The board also approved the financial report, including noted changes, by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial report with changes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to discuss voting security matters and physical security standards for voting equipment in a closed session. The meeting also includes updates from the General Registrar regarding office location and candidates.

• Closed session on physical security standards for voting equipment
• General Registrar's report on office location and candidates
• Officer of Election training date
• Election Day updates

The board approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting and adopted an amended agenda that added discussion of Officer of Election Appreciation Day. In a closed session, the board certified compliance with Virginia law and approved the 2025‑2026 Voting System Security Plan. The board set early voting to start on September 19, 2025, scheduled officer training for October 16, 2025 at 6 pm, and announced Officer of Election Appreciation Day for November 11, 2025.

• Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 meeting (motion approved)
• Approved amended agenda adding Officer of Election Appreciation Day (motion approved)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia law (resolution approved)
• Approved the 2025‑2026 Voting System Security Plan (motion approved)
• Set early voting for November 4 election to begin September 19, 2025 (announcement)
• Scheduled Officer of Election training for October 16, 2025 at 6 pm (motion approved)
• Announced Officer of Election Appreciation Day for November 11, 2025 (motion approved)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion approved)

Board of Supervisors

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the July 10 minutes, July payroll, budget transfers, and a $2,757,677.77 appropriation for Grayson County Public Schools. It adopted a resolution directing the Planning Commission to review and hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Sections 5‑11 of the 1998 Zoning Ordinance. The board approved a resolution to participate in the proposed direct settlement of opioid‑related claims against the Sackler family. The board reappointed Tayler Hyatt to the Planning Commission for a four‑year term.

• Approved consent agenda with $2,757,677.77 school appropriation (3-0)
• Approved resolution directing Planning Commission to review zoning Sections 5‑11 (3-0)
• Approved resolution to join opioid settlement against Sackler family (3-0)
• Reappointed Tayler Hyatt to Planning Commission (3-0)
• Tabled appointment of Mitchell Cornett to Emergency Services Commission
• Tabled appointment of Riley L. Drawdy to Twin County Airport Commission

Emergency Services

The commission approved the May meeting minutes. It appointed Megan Barnes (Rescue) and Steve Young (Fire) to attend the August and September Board of Supervisors meetings. A motion to list Unit 56 on gov.deals was carried, allowing the unit to be sold.

• Approved May meeting minutes (motion by Ralph, second by Gary)
• Appointed Megan Barnes (Rescue) and Steve Young (Fire) as Board meeting representatives
• Placed Unit 56 on gov.deals (motion by Gary, second by Phillip, carried)

Board of Elections

The board approved the minutes from June 12, June 18 and June 23, 2025, and approved the meeting agenda. It accepted the registrar’s recommendation to order ballots equal to 80% of registered voters for the November 4, 2025 general election. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved motion to call meeting to order
• Approved minutes of June 12, June 18 and June 23, 2025
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Accepted recommendation to order ballots equal to 80% of registered voters
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved its agenda and consent items unanimously. It then approved a Special Use Permit for US Cellular to build a 244‑foot communication tower at 3807 Grassy Creed Road. The Board also approved a new senior‑advocacy committee member, approved a public hearing on a school budget amendment, and tabled a vacancy on the Emergency Services Commission. All motions passed 5‑0.

• Approved agenda/consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 244' tower at 3807 Grassy Creed Rd (5-0)
• Tabled Emergency Services Commission appointment (5-0)
• Approved Amelia Bland‑Waller appointment to Senior Advocacy Committee (5-0)
• Approved public hearing on Grayson County Public School budget amendment (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Authority Board

The board approved the May 22, 2025 minutes and the current financial report unanimously. It voted 5‑0 to move $77,000 of leftover storm‑relief funds back to the Economic Development Authority fund, with a deadline of August 31 2025 for applicants who have not paid taxes. The meeting also entered and exited a closed session, and the next regular meeting was rescheduled to July 22 2025.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved current financial report (6-0)
• Moved $77,000 storm‑relief funds back to EDA fund, pending tax payment by Aug 31 2025 (5-0)
• Entered closed session for prospective business discussion (6-0)
• Exited closed session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)
• Rescheduled next meeting to July 22, 2025 (no vote recorded)

Board of Elections

The Board approved the minutes of the May 8, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the June 12 meeting. It confirmed that election‑day parking issues at each precinct have been resolved and scheduled the Juneteenth office closure on June 19, 2025. The Board held a closed session to discuss confidential voting security matters, certified the session’s compliance with Virginia law, and approved four Republican provisional ballots, completing the provisional results certification.

• Approved minutes of May 8, 2025 meeting (motion approved)
• Approved agenda for June 12, 2025 meeting (motion approved)
• Resolved election‑day parking issues at all precincts (statement of resolution)
• Approved Juneteenth holiday office closure on June 19, 2025 (motion approved)
• Certified closed session compliance with Virginia law (motion approved)
• Approved four Republican provisional ballots and certified provisional results (motion approved)
• Scheduled canvass for June 18‑19, 2025 and provisional ballot review for June 23, 2025 (action noted)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the FY2025‑2026 county budget, setting a 0.58% real‑estate tax and other levies. It also approved a FY2024‑2025 budget amendment adding $1,085,500 in expenditures and $606,000 in revenues. The Board changed the delinquent real‑estate tax policy to send accounts to TACS after two years, approved the school budget addendum and a $260,000 CIP request, and appointed new members to several county boards.

• Amended agenda to add HB1902 (polystyrene ban) and remove closed session – approved 5‑0
• Approved FY2024‑2025 budget amendment adding $1,085,500 expenditures and $606,000 revenues – vote roll call all aye
• Approved change to delinquent real‑estate tax collection policy (send to TACS after 2 years) – approved 5‑0
• Adopted FY2025‑2026 budget with tax rates of $0.58 per $100 real‑estate value, $2.25 per $100 personal property, $1.75 per $100 machinery/tools, $6.70 per $100 merchant’s capital – vote 3‑2
• Approved revised Grayson County Public School budget addendum – approved 5‑0
• Approved $260,000 school CIP appropriation request – vote 4‑1
• Appointed Stephen Boyer, Mitchell Smith, and Phillip Adams to various county boards (except Senior Advocacy Committee) – approved 5‑0

Board of Supervisors

The supervisors amended the agenda to allow public comments (4‑0). They then approved the total school budget of $30,441,079.45, with an $8,264,002.38 county contribution covering required local effort and debt service (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned after a second motion to adjourn carried unanimously (5‑0).

• Amended agenda to add public comments (vote 4-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 school budget $30,441,079.45 (vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5-0)

Economic Development Authority Board

The board amended the agenda to discuss Baywood School, approved the March 27 minutes and the April financial report, and voted to transfer the Baywood School deed to the EDA (6‑0). It also granted site‑control for the Meadowcreek property to Rooftop for grant applications (6‑0) and tabled the Grazing Ground LLC loan proposal pending further outreach. Actions on remaining hurricane‑relief funds were also tabled until the next meeting.

• Amended agenda to add Baywood School discussion (5‑0)
• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved financial report through April 30, 2025 (5‑0)
• Granted site‑control for Meadowcreek property to Rooftop (6‑0)
• Transferred Baywood School deed to EDA (6‑0)
• Tabled Grazing Ground LLC loan proposal
• Tabled action on leftover hurricane‑relief money
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Board of Elections

The board approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting and the agenda for the May 8 session. In a closed session, members certified compliance with Virginia law and approved the slate of Officers of Election for the June 17 primary. They also scheduled election‑officer training for May 29, set ADA survey deadlines and site‑visit dates, and approved a department closure Aug 4‑6. The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 pm.

• Approved minutes of April 10, 2025 meeting
• Approved agenda for May 8, 2025 meeting
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia law
• Approved slate of Officers of Election for June 17 primary
• Scheduled Officers of Election training for May 29 at Independence Fire Station
• Set ADA survey deadline September 1 and site visits August 12, 19, 21
• Approved Department of Elections closure August 4‑6 for staff training
• Adjourned meeting at 3:00 pm

Board of Supervisors

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve a Special Use Permit allowing Wilson’s Black and Tans to operate a commercial boarding and breeding kennel at 643 Shale Hollow Ln (Tax Map #8‑A‑2C1). Earlier motions also passed 5‑0 to amend the agenda, approve the agenda/consent items, waive the reading of several resolutions, and open the public hearings on the secondary road plan and the FY 2025/26 budget.

• Amended agenda to add closed session (5‑0)
• Approved agenda/consent items including prior minutes and budget items (5‑0)
• Waived reading of resolutions for the Secondary Six‑Year Plan (5‑0, all Ayes)
• Opened public hearing on the Secondary Six‑Year Road Plan (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing on Special Use Permit for commercial kennel (5‑0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Wilson’s Black and Tans kennel at 643 Shale Hollow Ln (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing on FY 2025/26 budget proposal (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board amended the agenda to discuss the Grayson County School CIP decision, passing 4-0. It approved advertising the staff‑recommended water rate increases (Grant to $50 and 9.73 per thousand; Oldtown/Fairview 5%) with a 4-0 vote. The Board also approved advertising a .04¢ increase in the personal‑property levy, passing 3-1. Afterwards the Board entered and exited a closed session and adjourned, each with unanimous votes.

• Amended agenda to move School CIP decision to Old Business (4-0)
• Approved advertising water rate increase as staff recommended (4-0)
• Approved advertising .04¢ levy increase (3-1)
• Entered closed session on personnel matter (4-0)
• Exited closed session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Elections

The board approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda for the April 10 meeting. In a closed session, members approved the Local Election Security Standards Remediation Plan, which addresses voting‑security requirements. In a second closed session they approved assigning Officers of Election to specific precincts, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 13, 2025 meeting
• Approved agenda for April 10, 2025 meeting
• Approved Local Election Security Standards Remediation Plan (closed session)
• Approved assignment of Officers of Election to designated precincts (closed session)
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda (4-0). It adopted the required Regional Water Supply Plan resolution to submit to the Mt. Rogers Planning District Commission (4-0). The Board confirmed appointments to BRCEDA, CGGSWA, CPMT, and Wytheville Community College (4-0). It also approved a public hearing request for the FY 25/26 budget and the transfer of the Baywood School deed to the Economic Development Authority (both 4-0).

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Regional Water Supply Plan resolution (4-0)
• Approved appointments to BRCEDA, CGGSWA, CPMT, and Wytheville Community College (4-0)
• Approved request for FY 25/26 budget public hearing (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Baywood School deed to Economic Development Authority (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

Supervisors approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5‑0). The board then reviewed the FY2026 General Operation budget, noting a $3.5 M general‑fund deficit and large expense increases. Presentations were given by the Emergency Services Coordinator, the School Superintendent, and the Sheriff on funding needs, but no votes were taken on those proposals. The next budget meeting is set for April 17, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (5‑0)

Economic Development Authority Board

The board approved the February 27 meeting minutes and the financial report, both with unanimous votes. It appointed Mrs. Shearin to the Mt. Rogers Regional Partnership Board and approved a second round of the $200,000 agricultural fund. The board entered and later exited a closed session, then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved February 27 minutes (6-0)
• Approved financial report showing $470,257.95 available (6-0)
• Appointed Mrs. Shearin to Mt. Rogers Regional Partnership Board (6-0)
• Approved second round of $200,000 ag fund (6-0)
• Entered closed session (6-0)
• Exited closed session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)