Henry County, Virginia

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will consider public hearings on three zoning applications, award several contracts including for sheriff's office vehicles and software, and discuss budget amendments for schools and the community center.

• Public hearings on zoning applications R-26-13, R-26-14, and R-26-15
• Award of contract for replacement vehicles – Sheriff’s Office
• Award of contract for voting supply cabinets – Registrar’s Office
• Award of contract for radio console equipment – 911 Center
• Additional appropriations for Bassett Community Center and school security

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three land use requests. The body will decide on two special use permits and one variance regarding property setbacks.

• Case S-26-07: Special Use Permit for airport expansion at 525 Airport Rd.
• Case S-26-08: Special Use Permit for dog training and daycare at 5023 Philpott Dr, including a request to be closer than 500 feet to adjoining dwellings.
• Case V-26-01: Variance for a single-family dwelling at 2526 Fairystone Park Hwy to reduce setbacks to 7 feet from Fairystone Park Hwy and 13 feet from South St.

Planning Commission

The Henry County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on July 15, 2026, to consider three rezoning applications. The Commission will make recommendations on these requests to the Board of Supervisors.

• R-26-13: Blue Ridge Airport Authority requests 25.64 acres from Agricultural to Industrial District at 525 Airport Rd
• R-26-14: Hydroclean Services, LLC requests 0.2 acres from Suburban Residential to Office and Professional District at 2405 Daniels Creek Rd
• R-26-15: Joseph Schollaert requests 5.7 acres from Suburban Residential to Agricultural District for livestock
• R-26-13: Requested for new terminal building and potential airport expansion
• R-26-14: Requested to bring existing use into compliance and allow greater flexibility

Election Board

CSA CPMT

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss zoning ordinance amendments and award several contracts for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting includes public hearings regarding livestock tax exemptions, tire storage, residential permit fee waivers, and two rezoning applications.

• Public hearing on exemption of livestock from taxation
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance for outdoor storage of tires
• Public hearing on waiving permit fees for residential construction and renovation
• Public hearings for rezoning applications R-26-11 (Bobby C. Taylor) and R-26-12 (Ashlee Mullis)
• Award of contracts for inmate food and laboratory services for the Sheriff's Office

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two rezoning applications. The commission will make recommendations on these cases to the Board of Supervisors.

• Case R-26-11: Request to rezone 5.676 acres at Fairystone Park Hwy and Blackberry Rd from Suburban Residential to Commercial for RV/boat storage
• Case R-26-12: Request to rezone 1.726 acres on A.L. Philpott Hwy north of Andra Dr from Suburban Residential and Agricultural to Commercial
• Review of the Building Inspection Report

CSA CPMT

The Henry County and Martinsville Community Policy and Management Team will meet to approve minutes, reimbursement reports, and accounts payable. The body will also discuss foster care cases and approve funding requests in closed session.

• Approval of April 30, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of CSA Pool Reimbursement Report
• Approval of Accounts Payable Check Register
• Closed session for foster care and case reviews
• Next meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026

Election Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the appropriation of the FY 2026-2027 County Budget and hold multiple public hearings. Discussions include the Comprehensive Plan, real estate reassessments, and several rezoning applications.

• Appropriation of the FY 2026-2027 County Budget
• Public hearing on the Henry County Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on the repeal of the Motor Vehicle License Fee
• Public hearing on Biennial Real Estate Reassessments
• Rezoning applications R-26-07, R-26-08, R-26-09, and R-26-10

The Board unanimously adopted the FY 2026‑2027 County Budget appropriation. It also approved multiple appropriations and transfers, including grant support, asset forfeiture funds, a school nutrition bonus, and capital‑improvement spending. A 2% bonus for eligible county employees was awarded and funded. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt FY 2026‑2027 County Budget appropriation (5-0)
• Approve resolution supporting $850,000 EDA grant for Beaver Creek Drive extension (5-0)
• Approve additional appropriation $17,425 from Federal Asset Forfeiture funds (5-0)
• Approve additional appropriation $149,935 Justice Assistance Grant for Recovery Court program (5-0)
• Approve additional appropriation $1,100,000 to School Nutrition Summer Food Service Program (5-0)
• Approve categorical transfer $989,921 for Laurel Park Middle School parking lot paving (5-0)
• Approve categorical transfer $156,519 for School Nutrition staff bonuses (5-0)
• Approve $760,000 transfer for various capital‑improvement items (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors and the Industrial Development Authority will meet at 12:00 p.m. to conduct routine business. They will approve the minutes from December 9 2025 and approve accounts payable for December 2025 through April 2026. A closed session will be held to discuss disposal of real estate and unannounced industries. The meeting will also consider the sale of the Patriot Centre II (Bryant) property.

• Approval of minutes from December 9 2025 (IDA)
• Approval of accounts payable for Dec 2025‑Apr 2026 (IDA)
• Closed meeting discussion of disposal of real estate (§2.2-3711(A)3)
• Closed meeting discussion of as‑yet unannounced industries (§2.2-3711(A)5)
• Consideration of sale of the Patriot Centre II (Bryant) property (IDA)

The Industrial Development Authority unanimously approved selling the Patriot Center II (Bryant) property to Franklin Real Estate Company and authorized the chair to sign documents. The Board of Supervisors unanimously supported the IDA's sale. Both bodies then adjourned.

• IDA approved sale of Patriot Center II property to Franklin Real Estate Company (unanimous)
• Board of Supervisors supported IDA's sale of Patriot Center II property (unanimous)
• Board approved remote participation of Dr. Cobler (unanimous)
• Board convened closed meeting at 12:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• IDA convened closed meeting at 12:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Board adjourned at 1:05 p.m. (unanimous)
• IDA adjourned at 1:05 p.m. (unanimous)

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry‑Martinsville Social Services Board will review and vote on the FY 2026‑2027 local budget, which includes increases to several program allocations and operating expenses. The budget totals $12,154,118, funded by federal, state, and local sources. The meeting will also cover officer elections, an organizational health report, and routine benefit and service statistics.

• Approval of FY 2026‑2027 budget ($12,154,118 total)
• Program funding increases: Subsidized Adoption to $1,300,000; Fostering Futures to $150,000 (county) and $8,000 (city); Special Needs Adoption to $100,000
• Operating expense changes: audit fees $12,600; vehicle insurance $14,000; building rent $7,000; various insurance and service contracts adjusted
• June board officer elections
• Organizational Health Index report presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings to review four rezoning applications. The commission will make recommendations on these requests to the Board of Supervisors.

• R-26-07: Rezoning 5003 Kings Mountain Rd from Suburban Residential to Commercial B-1
• R-26-08: Rezoning 765 Carver Rd from Suburban Residential to Office and Professional B-3 for a beauty/barber shop
• R-26-09: Rezoning ~1 acre at 2591 Figsboro Rd from Rural Residential to Commercial B-1 for an automobile sales lot
• R-26-10: Rezoning ~4.662 acres at 2063 Bassett Heights Rd from Suburban Residential to Agricultural A-1

The commission unanimously approved the April 15 minutes. It unanimously approved rezoning of Sarver Properties (R‑26‑07) to Commercial B‑1, and of Linda Brim’s property (R‑26‑08) to Office/Professional B‑3. It unanimously approved rezoning of a 1‑acre portion of Michael Tipton’s property (R‑26‑09) to Commercial B‑1, conditional on subdividing the lot from the residence. The board considered a motion to deny rezoning of the Voglers’ road‑front parcel while approving rezoning of the back lot (R‑26‑10), but the vote result was not noted.

• Approved April 15 minutes (unanimous, 2 absences)
• Approved rezoning of 5003 Kings Mountain Rd (R‑26‑07) to Commercial B‑1 (unanimous, 2 absences)
• Approved rezoning of 765 Carver Rd (R‑26‑08) to Office and Professional B‑3 (unanimous, 2 absences)
• Approved rezoning of 1‑acre portion of 2591 Figsboro Rd (R‑26‑09) to Commercial B‑1, contingent on subdivision (unanimous, 2 absences)
• Motion to deny rezoning of 2063 Bassett Heights Rd road‑front parcel and approve back lot (R‑26‑10) – outcome not recorded

Election Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss and potentially adopt the FY 2026-2027 Henry County Budget, including the school budget and tax rates. Appropriation of the budget is scheduled for May 26, 2026.

• Proposed personal property, machinery, and tools tax rate of $1.64 per $100
• Proposed mobile home tax rate of $0.50 per $100
• Elimination of the Motor Vehicle License Fee
• Adoption of the FY 2027 School Budget
• Custodial services for the Henry County Courthouse

The Henry County Board of Supervisors authorized a contract for courthouse custodial services, approved four new public safety positions, and adopted FY 2026‑27 tax rates (real estate $0.50 per $100, personal property $1.64 per $100, and eliminated the motor vehicle license fee). The board also adopted the school budget and the overall county budget for FY 2026‑27. The meeting was adjourned at 4:11 p.m.

• Authorized contracting custodial services for the Courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved four new public safety positions in the Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026‑27 tax rates: real estate $0.50 per $100, personal property $1.64 per $100, eliminated motor vehicle license fee (5‑1)
• Adopted FY 2026‑27 school budget (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026‑27 total county budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:11 p.m. (unanimous)

CSA CPMT

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to review CSA funding reports and requests for both Martinsville and Henry County. The joint session will address the FY27 PSSF Intra-Agency Agreement and a long-range plan. Closed sessions are scheduled to review specific foster care, IEP, and residential placement cases.

• FY27 PSSF Intra-Agency Agreement
• Long-Range Plan discussion
• Review of Therapeutic Foster Care placements exceeding $6,500/month
• Review of cases with expenditures over $7,000/month
• Approval of CSA funding reports and requests

The team approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda by unanimous vote. The CPMT approved CSA funding requests as presented, also unanimously. A closed session was held to discuss specific case reviews, then the meeting reconvened and adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved CSA funding requests (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss case reviews (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board elected Stuart Warren as chairman (4-0) and approved the February 25 minutes (4-0). It granted Special Use Permits for two off‑site advertising signs at 4640 Greensboro Rd (S‑26‑02) and 6345 A.L. Philpott Hwy (S‑26‑03) with three conditions, each by a 4-0 vote. It also approved a Special Use Permit for a farm stand at 723 Crestridge Rd (S‑26‑04) with three conditions, by a 4-0 vote.

• Elected Stuart Warren as chairman (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved February 25 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Granted Special Use Permit for 4640 Greensboro Rd sign with conditions (4-0, 1 absent)
• Granted Special Use Permit for 6345 A.L. Philpott Hwy sign with conditions (4-0, 1 absent)
• Granted Special Use Permit for farm stand at 723 Crestridge Rd with conditions (4-0, 1 absent)

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will vote on several appropriations, including $73,560 from a state grant for the Sheriff’s Office, $532,239 for school‑district generator projects, and $5,000 and $1,200 community impact fund awards. The meeting also includes public hearings on three rezoning applications and a tax‑rate setting hearing. Additional items are routine consent agenda items and proclamations.

• Approve $73,560 grant appropriation for Sheriff’s Office overtime (Virginia DCJS grant)
• Consider $532,239 appropriation from unexpended school funds for generators at Axton, Mt. Olivet, and Drewry Mason elementary schools
• Award $5,000 from Reed Creek District Impact Fund to Dream Center litter project
• Award $1,200 from Iriswood District Impact Fund to local semi‑pro football team at Smith River Sports Complex
• Public hearings on rezoning applications R‑26‑04, R‑26‑05, and R‑26‑06

The Board approved several appropriations, including $1,197,347 from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority grant, $23,384 for circuit court records preservation, $22,700 for sheriff vehicle repairs, $162,100 for school construction, and $848,577 for school upgrades and buses. It also approved proclamations for Ruritan Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a $4,000 grant to Ridgeway. Public hearings were scheduled for a tire storage ordinance and livestock tax exemption.

• Approved $1,197,347 opioid abatement grant appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $23,384 circuit court records preservation appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $22,700 sheriff vehicle insurance settlement appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $162,100 school construction/renovation appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $848,577 categorical transfers for school upgrades and buses (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Ruritan Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 Ridgeway District Impact Fund grant for Bee Festival and park equipment (unanimous)

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board resumed canvas and certification of the April 21, 2026 special election after a brief suspension. Board members reviewed 50 provisional ballots, noting 7 were not counted and 43 were certified as same‑day registrations or absentee ballots. They also certified 28 post‑election absentee ballots. The board unanimously voted to certify the election results for the constitutional amendment on redistricting.

• Motion to suspend canvas and certification, then resume April 24, 2026 at 9 AM
• Review of 50 provisional ballots; 7 not counted, 43 certified
• Certification of 28 post‑election absentee ballots
• Unanimous motion to certify results of the redistricting amendment
• Total votes cast: 17,001 (Yes 5,114; No 11,881)

The Henry County Electoral Board voted unanimously to suspend the canvas and certification of the April 21, 2026 special election and to resume it on April 24, 2025 at 9 AM. Two days later, the board certified the provisional and post‑election absentee ballots and then unanimously approved certification of the election results for the constitutional amendment on redistricting. Total votes cast were 17,001, with 5,114 Yes and 11,881 No.

• Motion to suspend canvas and certification of April 21, 2026 special election passed unanimously (resume April 24, 2025 at 9 AM)
• Certified 50 provisional ballots, rejecting 7 for precinct, felon status, early‑vote error, or incomplete SDR
• Certified 28 post‑election absentee ballots
• Motion to certify results of April 21, 2026 special election for constitutional amendment on redistricting passed unanimously

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved Supervisor Travis Pruitt's remote participation in the meeting after a motion and second. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No budget approvals or other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved remote participation for Supervisor Travis Pruitt (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Henry County Planning Commission will hold public hearings at 6:00 p.m. on April 15, 2026 to consider three rezoning applications. Applicant Jeffrey A. Scott seeks to rezone about 16.5 acres near 2303 Figsboro Rd from Rural Residential (R‑R) to Agricultural (A‑1). Applicant Ruben Ramos Torres seeks to rezone 15 Ridgewood Rd from Commercial (B‑1) to Suburban Residential (S‑R). Applicant Christopher D. Whitlow seeks to rezone about 12.49 acres at 911 Bouldin Rd from Rural Residential (R‑R) to Agricultural (A‑1). The commission will recommend the outcomes to the Board of Supervisors.

• R-26-04: Rezone ~16.5 acres near 2303 Figsboro Rd from Rural Residential (R‑R) to Agricultural (A‑1)
• R-26-05: Rezone 15 Ridgewood Rd from Commercial (B‑1) to Suburban Residential (S‑R)
• R-26-06: Rezone ~12.49 acres at 911 Bouldin Rd from Rural Residential (R‑R) to Agricultural (A‑1)
• Public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments
• Public hearing on Henry County Comprehensive Plan

The commission unanimously approved the March 11 minutes (one member absent). It also unanimously approved rezoning requests for three properties: 16.5 acres from Rural Residential to Agricultural, a commercial parcel to Suburban Residential, and 12.49 acres from Rural Residential to Agricultural (each with one absent).

• Approved March 11 minutes – unanimous (one absent)
• Approved rezoning of 16.5 acres at 2303 Figsboro Rd from R‑R to A‑1 – unanimous (one absent)
• Approved rezoning of 15 Ridgewood Rd from B‑1 to S‑R – unanimous (one absent)
• Approved rezoning of 12.49 acres at 911 Bouldin Rd from R‑R to A‑1 – unanimous (one absent)

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will present the proposed fiscal year 2026‑27 county budget and hold a work session to review it. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2026‑27 Proposed County Budget
• Work session on the Proposed County Budget

The Board adopted a real estate tax rate of $0.50 per $100 of assessed value, and personal property and machinery/tool rates of $1.64 per $100, with a 5‑1 vote. A public hearing on the tax rates was set for April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 7:34 p.m. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved real estate tax rate $0.50 per $100 assessed value (5-1)
• Approved personal property tax rate $1.64 per $100 assessed value (5-1)
• Approved machinery and tools tax rate $1.64 per $100 assessed value (5-1)
• Scheduled public hearing on tax rates for April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. (5-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to present the proposed County Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The meeting includes a work session on the budget and will continue on April 7, 2026.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed County Budget
• Work session on the Proposed County Budget

The Henry County Board of Supervisors met on April 2, 2026 to present the proposed FY 2026‑27 County Budget. The presentation covered revenue and expenditure highlights, tax rate changes, and various department funding proposals. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

CSA CPMT

The Martinsville City and Henry County Community Policy and Management Team will approve consent agenda items, including meeting minutes and a CSA pool reimbursement report. Closed sessions will review foster care, IEP, and group home cases, focusing on expenditures over $6,500 and $7,000 per month. Joint new business will address OCS program observations, surveys, and upcoming training. The meeting will conclude with approval of CSA funding requests.

• Approve February 26, 2026 meeting minutes for Martinsville and Henry County
• Approve CSA Pool Reimbursement Report
• Review therapeutic foster care placement expenditures over $6,500 per month
• Review case expenditures over $7,000 per month
• Approve CSA funding requests

The Community Policy and Management Team approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda by unanimous vote. They adopted a new local UR form, removed Robin Martin as a DSS FAPT alternate, and approved the CSA funding requests unanimously. The board also entered and exited a closed session and adjourned the meeting.

• Agenda approved (unanimous vote)
• Consent agenda approved (unanimous vote)
• Adopted new local UR form aligned with OCS Sample UR Form
• Removed Robin Martin as DSS FAPT alternate (motion carried)
• CSA funding requests approved (unanimous vote)
• Closed session entered under Virginia FOIA (unanimous vote)
• Returned to open session (unanimous vote)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning application by Timothy Clifford Stone and budget amendments for school construction. The body will also consider establishing Hospital to Home, LLC as an emergency medical services agency.

• Public hearing for Rezoning Application R-26-03 (Timothy Clifford Stone)
• Public hearing for budget amendments using One Percent Sales Tax Fund and School Construction Assistance Program Grant
• Resolution to establish Hospital to Home, LLC as an Emergency Medical Services Agency
• Additional appropriations for the Sheriff’s Office (Criminal Justice Services Grant) and School Board (Unexpended Local School Funds)
• Proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Board approved the rezoning of a Crestridge Road parcel from Suburban Residential to Agricultural District (6-0). It also approved a $73,560 appropriation of state grant funds for the Sheriff’s Office and designated Friday, April 3 as a county holiday (both 6-0). A request to appropriate $532,239 for school generators was rejected (2‑3‑1).

• Approved rezoning of Crestridge Rd parcel to Agricultural District (6-0)
• Approved $73,560 appropriation of DCJS grant for Sheriff’s Office (6-0)
• Approved Friday, April 3 as a county holiday for employees (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 donation to Dream Center from Reed Creek District Impact Fund (6-0)
• Approved $1,200 donation to local semi‑pro football team from Iriswood District Impact Fund (6-0)
• Approved performance agreement with FKC America Inc (unanimous)
• Approved deed of easement with Bassett Furniture for Smith River access (unanimous)
• Denied $532,239 appropriation for school generators (2‑3‑1)

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services Board will meet to approve monthly expenditures and administrative bills. The agenda includes a presentation on Child Protective Services (CPS) and a review of the By-Laws Committee schedule.

• Review and approval of monthly administrative bills and expenditures
• CPS Presentation
• By-Laws Committee schedule review meeting
• Review of benefit statistics including SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF
• Closed session to discuss personnel and cases

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property on Crestridge Rd. The commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors following the hearing.

• Case R-26-03: Request to rezone lot 81 and portions of lots C and D on Crestridge Rd from Suburban Residential District S-R to Agricultural District A-1 for Timothy Clifford Stone

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting, with one member absent. After a public hearing on the rezoning of three front lots on Crestridge Road, the Commission voted unanimously (one absent) to request that the Board of Supervisors approve changing those lots from Suburban Residential to Agricultural District. No final rezoning was enacted at this meeting.

• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous, one absent)
• Approved motion to request Board of Supervisors approve rezoning of three front lots to Agricultural District (unanimous, one absent)

Election Board

The Henry County Electoral Board held a closed meeting and approved the minutes from February 11, 2026. It authorized Dawn Stultz‑Vaughn to purchase a KNOWiNK Poll Pad using funds previously approved by the Board of Supervisors. The board accepted the current Officer of Elections for the special election on April 21, 2026 and certified a total of 12,100 ballots. Early voting is scheduled for March 2, 2026, with the election day logistics set for April 2‑8, 2026.

• Authorization to purchase KNOWiNK Poll Pad to replace current electronic poll books
• Acceptance of February 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Motion to retain the current Officer of Elections for the April 21, 2026 special election
• Certification of 12,100 ballots for the special election across listed precincts
• Scheduling of early voting on March 2, 2026 and election day voting times (April 2‑8, 2026)

The board held a closed meeting and unanimously approved several items. It authorized the purchase of a KNOWiNK Poll Pad to replace electronic poll books and set the logistics for the April 21, 2026 special election, including officer notification, ballot certification of 12,100 ballots, and early‑voting and precinct voting dates. The meeting was adjourned.

• Closed meeting approved unanimously
• February 11, 2026 meeting minutes accepted unanimously
• Authorized Dawn Stultz‑Vaughn to purchase KNOWiNK Poll Pad (unanimous)
• Accepted current Officer of Elections and directed notification (unanimous)
• Certified 12,100 ballots for April 21, 2026 special election (unanimous)
• Set early voting for March 2, 2026 (unanimous)
• Set precinct and CAP voting dates March 31, 2026 5 PM and April 2, 7, 8, 2026 at 5 PM (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

CSA CPMT

The Community Policy and Management Team will hold separate sessions for Martinsville City and Henry County on February 26, 2026. The agenda includes approval of consent items such as meeting minutes and CSA pool reimbursement reports, discussion of old and new business, and closed‑session reviews of foster‑care and therapeutic‑foster‑care cases with expenditures over $6,500 or $7,000 per month. The meeting will also consider joint new business items, including a semi‑annual survey and a Threatt Counseling Group Home rate sheet, and will vote on CSA funding reports and funding requests.

• Approve consent agenda items: February 4, 2026 meeting minutes and CSA Pool Reimbursement Report for both Martinsville and Henry County
• Approve CSA funding reports (Item IX)
• Joint new business: semi‑annual survey and Threatt Counseling Group Home rate sheet
• Closed‑session case reviews of therapeutic foster‑care placements over $6,500/mo and other cases over $7,000/mo
• Approve CSA funding requests (Item XX)

The team approved the CSA funding requests presented. They also added Anthony Dillard as an alternate private provider, approved the corrected Threatt Counseling Group Home rate sheet, and authorized Kelly Koebel to participate virtually. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved Kelly Koebel virtual participation (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Anthony Dillard as alternate private provider (unanimous)
• Approved corrected Threatt Counseling Group Home rate sheet (unanimous)
• Approved CSA funding requests (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a request for a Special Use Permit. The board is considering whether to allow a private campground facility at 681 Oak Level Rd.

• Case S-26-01: Request for a private campground facility with up to 4 sites at 681 Oak Level Rd

The Henry County Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board also heard a request for a Special Use Permit for a private campground at 681 Oak Level Road, but the minutes do not record any vote or decision on that request. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings for two rezoning applications. The meeting also includes a joint budget session with the School Board and discussions on broadband installation and financial appropriations.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning Application R-26-01 (Patrick Rusmisel)
• Public Hearing: Rezoning Application R-26-02 (Industrial Development Authority of Henry County)
• Additional Appropriation: Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Grant
• Additional Appropriation: Water and Sewer Line Extensions for Engineering and Mapping Department
• Joint Budget Meeting with the School Board

The Board approved an additional $211,000 appropriation and awarded a $354,500 contract to complete water and sewer line extensions at lot #4 of the Patriot Centre. It also approved a $141,630 opioid‑abatement grant appropriation, a $1,338.26 Adobe software purchase, and a $500 Iriswood District Impact Fund payment. Resolutions honoring Lisa Hughes and Charles Williams were adopted, and rezoning requests for 300 Aladdin Drive and the Reservoir Road property were approved.

• Approved Items of Consent including $1,338.26 Adobe software purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $141,630 opioid‑abatement grant appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $211,000 appropriation and $354,500 contract for water‑sewer extensions (unanimous)
• Approved $500 Iriswood District Impact Fund payment for soccer camp (unanimous)
• Approved resolution honoring Lisa Hughes for VDOT service (unanimous)
• Approved resolution honoring Charles Williams with 2025 Jack Dalton Community Service Award (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 300 Aladdin Drive from Suburban Residential to Agricultural (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Reservoir Road property from Agricultural to Industrial (unanimous)

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry‑Martinsville Board of Social Services will vote to approve administrative bills and expenditures for September ($866,776.20) and October 2025 ($801,137.95). The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and to approve adoption for case #21230121. New business features Adoption Awareness Month planning, with a celebration scheduled for January 16 2026. Various benefit and service reports will be reviewed but no decisions are noted on those items.

• Approve September 2025 administrative bills ($866,776.20) and October 2025 bills ($801,137.95)
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters and adopt case #21230121
• Adoption Awareness Month celebration planned for January 16 2026
• Benefit report: SNAP issuance for March 2025 was $2,248,823
• Service report: Foster Care vacancy rate 25% with 2 vacancies in September 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding two rezoning applications. The body will also discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments.

• Case R-26-01: Request to rezone 10.36 acres at 300 Aladdin Dr from Suburban Residential to Agricultural for a hobby farm and storage
• Case R-26-02: Request by Industrial Development Authority of Henry County to rezone 117.9 acres on Reservoir Rd from Agricultural to Industrial
• Discussion of proposed zoning ordinance amendments

The commission unanimously approved a rezoning request for 300 Aladdin Drive, changing it from Suburban Residential to Agricultural District A‑1. It also unanimously approved a rezoning request for 117.9 acres on Reservoir Road, changing it from Agricultural to Industrial District I‑1. Both motions were seconded and passed with one member absent.

• Approved rezoning of 300 Aladdin Drive to Agricultural (unanimous, one absent)
• Approved rezoning of 117.9 acres on Reservoir Road to Industrial (unanimous, one absent)
• Approved minutes of the Dec 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous, one absent)
• Adopted recommendation to add “concrete” to Sec. 21-1202 of the Zoning Ordinance
• Requested inclusion of fire‑containment agreement for Battery Energy Storage Facilities and Data Centers in the ordinance
• Adjourned the meeting (motion made and seconded)

Election Board

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold a planning session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2026, at the Henry County Public Safety building.

• FY'27 Budget Planning Session
• Meeting location: Henry County Public Safety, 1024 DuPont Road

The Board voted to authorize the County Administrator to temporarily over‑hire entry‑level public‑safety personnel to attend an upcoming Fire/EMS Academy. The motion was made by Vice Chairman Travis Pruitt, seconded by Supervisor Debra Buchanan, and passed unanimously with all six supervisors voting aye and no nays. Other items such as the FY 2026‑27 capital improvement list and outside‑agency funding requests were presented but no formal action was recorded.

• Authorized temporary over‑hire of entry‑level public‑safety staff for Fire/EMS Academy (unanimous 6‑0)
• FY 2026‑27 Capital Improvement List ($9,588,144) presented – no vote recorded
• FY 2027 Outside Agency requests ($2,406,248) presented – no vote recorded

CSA CPMT

The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss the renewal of a contract with Progressive Health Systems and the addition of Piedmont United Family Services as a private provider. The body will also vote on local policy changes and review individual case expenditures for foster care and special education.

• Contract renewal for Progressive Health Systems (PHS Autism)
• Request to add Piedmont United Family Services as a private provider for FAPT meetings
• Review of Therapeutic Foster Care placements with expenditures over $6,500 per month
• Review of case expenditures over $7,000 per month
• Vote on local policy changes presented in December

The team added Piedmont United Family Services as a private provider, approved Robin Martin as an FAPT alternate, renewed the Progressive Health Systems contract, and adopted local policy changes. They also approved several paperwork updates and the CSA funding requests. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Added Piedmont United Family Services as a private provider (unanimous)
• Approved Robin Martin as an FAPT alternate (unanimous)
• Renewed contract with Progressive Health Systems (unanimous)
• Approved local policy changes (unanimous)
• Approved updated IFSP paperwork (unanimous)
• Approved updated UR paperwork (unanimous)
• Approved DSS Placement Log (unanimous)
• Approved CSA funding requests (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Henry County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial actions, including a $914,181 sole-source contract to Motorola Solutions for upgrades to the county’s emergency services radio system. The Board will also appropriate $35,000 from an American Electric Power Foundation grant for fire department breathing‑apparatus equipment and $66,968 from a Virginia school‑security officer grant for Bassett High and Magna Vista High schools. Additional items include setting the date for the 2026 organizational meeting, scheduling a special election for November 3 2026, and reviewing updates on tax collection, broadband, and employee handbook matters.

• Award of $914,181 contract to Motorola Solutions for emergency services radio system upgrades
• Additional appropriation of $35,000 from AEP Foundation grant for fire department SCBA cleaning system
• Additional appropriation of $66,968 from Virginia DCJS school security officer grant for Bassett High and Magna Vista High schools
• Selection of January 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. for the 2026 organizational meeting
• Scheduling of a special election on November 3, 2026 to fill upcoming clerk and treasurer vacancies

The Board approved several large appropriations, including a $958,960 Economic Development Administration grant for the Highway 58 West sewer line project, $325,000 for the Villa Heights housing project, $127,550 for electronic poll books, and $130,226 of sheriff’s office grant funds. It also awarded a $51,968 sole‑source contract for 911 call‑handling equipment, adopted the revised employee handbook, and honored longtime election worker Joel Cannaday.

• Approved $958,960 EDA grant appropriation for Highway 58 West sewer line (6-0)
• Approved $325,000 Harvest Foundation appropriation for Villa Heights housing (6-0)
• Approved $127,550 general‑fund appropriation for electronic poll books (6-0)
• Approved $130,226 sheriff’s office grant appropriations (6-0)
• Awarded $51,968 sole‑source contract to Mobile Communications America for 911 equipment (6-0)
• Adopted revised Henry County/PSA Employee Handbook (6-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Joel Cannaday (6-0)
• Sworn in Tiffanie Seay Hairston as interim Treasurer

Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will approve administrative bills and expenditures, review committee schedules, and receive reports on benefits, services, and agency statistics.

• Approval of administrative bills and expenditures
• By-Laws Committee Schedule Review Meeting
• Board Yearly Calendar
• Benefits and services statistics reports
• Closed session for personnel and cases

Election Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors elected Jim Adams as Chairperson and Travis Pruitt as Vice‑Chairperson, each by a unanimous vote. It approved the 2026 regular board meeting calendar and adopted the 2026 bylaws. The FY 2026‑27 budget calendar was adopted, and the annual planning session was set for February 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 11:41 a.m.

• Elected Jim Adams Chairperson (ayes: Adams, Buchanan, Cobler, Dillard, Lawless, Pruitt; nays: none)
• Elected Travis Pruitt Vice‑Chairperson (ayes: Adams, Buchanan, Cobler, Dillard, Lawless, Pruitt; nays: none)
• Approved 2026 board meeting dates (ayes: Adams, Buchanan, Cobler, Dillard, Lawless, Pruitt; nays: none)
• Adopted 2026 bylaws (ayes: Adams, Buchanan, Cobler, Dillard, Lawless, Pruitt; nays: none)
• Adopted FY 2026‑27 budget calendar (ayes: Adams, Buchanan, Cobler, Dillard, Lawless, Pruitt; nays: none)
• Set annual planning session for Feb 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (ayes: Adams, Buchanan, Cobler, Dillard, Lawless, Pruitt; nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:41 a.m. (ayes: Adams, Buchanan, Cobler, Dillard, Lawless, Pruitt; nays: none)