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Tue Jun 30, 2026

Continued Meeting

Bland County Board of Supervisors to vote on FY27 budgets

The Board of Supervisors will meet to adopt the FY27 County and School Budget resolutions. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss personnel and state sales tax legal counsel.

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Bland County Board of Supervisors, Continued Meeting BLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BLAND, VA 24315 TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 — 4:00 P.M. 4:00 Invocation, Pledge, Call to Order: Randy Johnson, Chairman 4:05 Request the Board Adopt the Resolution for the FY27 County and School Budget by way COUNTY of Resolution O, 4 4:10 Executive Session: BLAND Pursuant to §2.2-371(A)(1) and (A)(8) of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Supervisors will enter a closed session to discuss personnel and legal counsel: A. Personnel- Administration BOARD OF B. Legal Counsel- State Sales Tax SUPERVISORS Roll call to vote to exit closed session, Randy Johnson Pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3712, action requested to certify closed session. Mechanicsburg Election Leite --- Adjournment - Next meeting Tuesday, July 28,2026 at 5:00 pm in the Bland County Patrick Groseclose Courthouse, if approved by the Board of Supervisors Sharon Election District Keith Costello Rocky Gap Election District Stephen Kelley Seddon Election District Cameron B. Burton, MLIS County Administrator P.O. Box 510 Bland, Virginia 24315 Telephone 276 688 4622 Toll free 800 519 3468 Fax 276 688 9758 Email; cburton@ bland.org www.blandcountyva.gov
Mon Jun 15, 2026

Special Called Meeting

Bland County Board of Supervisors to hold public hearing on FY27 tax levy

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a special called session to conduct a public hearing. The primary focus of the meeting is the Amended FY27 Tax Levy.

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✓ Decided: Bland County Board of Supervisors holds public hearing on 2026 tax levy

The Board conducted a public hearing to receive resident input regarding the 2026 tax levy. No votes were taken to approve or change the tax rate during this meeting.

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COUNTY of BLAND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Randy Johnson Mechanicsburg Election District Patrick Groseclose Sharon Election District Keith Costello Rocky Gap Election District Stephen Kelley Seddon Election District — — Cameron B. Burton, MLIS County Administrator P.O. Box 510 Bland, Virginia 24315 Telephone 276 688 4622 Toll free 800 519 3468 Fax 276 688 9758 Email: [email protected] www.blandcountyva.gov SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA BLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BLAND, VA 24315 MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 — 4:00 P.M. 4:00 4:05 4:10 Invocation, Pledge, Call to Order: Randy Johnson, Chairman Action Requested: Approve Meeting Agenda as presented or amended. Public Hearing: Item 001 - Amended FY27 Tax Levy Adjournment - Next meeting Tuesday, June 23,2026 at 5:00 pm in the Bland County Courthouse, if approved by the Board of Supervisors
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Bland County Board of Supervisors 1 Continued Meeting June 15, 2026 VIRGINIA: At the Continued Meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Bland County Courthouse, Bland, Virginia, on the fifteenth day of June 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The following duly elected and qualified members were present or absent: PRESENT: Keith Costello, Stephen Kelley, and Randy Johnson ABSENT: Patrick Groseclose ALSO PRESENT: Cameron Burton, County Administrator; Paul Cassell, County Attorney; Linda Miller, Board Secretary and Joel Cagle PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION Chair Randy Johnson led the pledge, and Cameron Burton offered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Chair Randy Johnson called the June 15, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ continued meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. MEETING AGENDA *****MOTION to approve the meeting agenda was made by Stephen Kelley and seconded by Keith Costello. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING — 2026 TAX LEVY Chair Randy Johnson opened the public hearing. **** MOTION to open the public hearing was made by Keith Costello and seconded by Stephen Kelley. Motion carried. Crockett Sarver, “Good afternoon. Thank you for holding the second meeting. I wasn't able to make the first one. I hate that you scheduled it at four o'clock. It’s hard for public that's working to be here at four. Some of us made it, not everybody, but encourage you to have it at a public time. really reasonable for working folk to be able to be here. Four o’clock a little tough. Yeah, it's a little tough [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jun 5, 2026

Special Called Meeting

Bland County Board of Supervisors to hold public hearing on FY27 budgets

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY27 School Board and County Budget. The body will also consider ordinances regarding exemption eligibility and local employee bonuses.

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✓ Decided: Bland County approves employee bonuses and updates tax credit requirements

The Board of Supervisors approved a one-time 2% bonus for full-time county employees and updated eligibility for the Age and Disability Tax Credit. The board also authorized a $50,000 appropriation for the Bland County Rescue Squad and approved a reduced tax levy of $0.40 per $100.

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4:00 4:05 4:10 COUNTY of BLAND 4:30 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Randy Johnson Mechanicsburg Election District Patrick Groseclose Sharon Election District Keith Costello Rocky Gap Election District Stephen Kelley 4:45 Seddon Election District Cameron B. Burton, MLIS County Administrator P.O. Box 510 Bland, Virginia 24315 4:50 Telephone 276 688 4622 Toll free 800 519 3468 Fax 276 688 9758 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA BLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BLAND, VA 24315 FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026 — 4:00 P.M. Invocation, Pledge, Call to Order: Randy Johnson, Chairman Action Requested: Approve Meeting Agenda as presented or amended. Public Hearing: Item 001 - Proposed FY27 School Board and County Budget Item 002 - Proposed Ordinance: Eligibility Requirements for Exemption Item 003 - Proposed Ordinance: Authorizing Local Employee Bonus County Administrator’s Items: Board Direction Requested. Item 004 - Request the Board Adopt Ordinance Amending Eligibility Requirements Exemption. Item 005 - Request the Board to Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Local Employee Bonus. Item 006 - Approve and Appropriate funds Bland Rescue Squad- $50,000 Item 007 - Request the Board to approve an extension for Age and Disability Tax Credit Item 008 - Approve and appropriate 2% Bonus and FICA- $75,763.98 Board of Supervisors’ Time: Supervisors’ Time: The Chairman shall provide in each regular meeting’s agenda, a period during which each Board member shall be entitled to time for such purposes as each member m [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Bland County Board of Supervisors 1 Continued Meeting June 5, 2026 VIRGINIA: At the Continued Meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Bland County Courthouse, Bland, Virginia, on the fifth day of June 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The following duly elected and qualified members were present or absent: PRESENT: Keith Costello, Patrick Groseclose, Stephen Kelley, and Randy Johnson ABSENT: none ALSO PRESENT: Cameron Burton, County Administrator; Paul Cassell, County Attorney; Linda Miller, Board Secretary and Joel Cagle PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION Chair Randy Johnson led the pledge, and Cameron Burton offered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Chair Randy Johnson called the June 5, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ continued meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ~— FY27 SCHOOL BOARD AND COUNTY BUDGET Chair Randy Johnson opened the public hearing. *#*** MOTION to open the public hearing was made by Patrick Groseclose and seconded by Keith Costello. Motion carried. No speakers. **4**MOTION to close the public hearing was made by Stephen Kelley and seconded by Patrick Groseclose. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING — ORDINANCE SECTION 50-76 THROUGH SECTION 50-78: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXEMPTION Chair Randy Johnson opened the public hearing. *#**® VIOTION to open the public hearing was made by Patrick Groseclose and seconded by Stephen Kelley. Motion carried. No speakers. **#**MOTION to close the public hearing was made by Patrick Groseclose and seconded by Stephen [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026

Board Of Supervisors

Bland County Board to hold public hearing on FY27 tax levy

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the FY27 tax levy and the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan. The body is also considering several funding requests and administrative appointments.

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✓ Decided: Bland County Board approves school and social services funding

The Board of Supervisors approved several financial appropriations, including over $1.1 million for the school board and nearly $16,000 for social services. The board also approved the consent agenda covering payroll and bills from April and May 2026.

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5:00 5:05 5:10 COUNTY of BLAND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Randy Johnson Mechanicsburg Election District Patrick Groseclose Sharon Election District Keith Costello Rocky Gap Election District Stephen Kelley Seddon Election District Cameron B, Burton, MLIS County Administrator P.O. Box 510 Bland, Virginia 24315 $:15 Telephone 276 688 4622 Toll free 800 519 3468 Fax 276 688 9758 Email: [email protected] www.blandcountyva.gov REGULAR MEETING AGENDA BLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BLAND, VA 24315 TUESDAY, May 26, 2026 — 5:00 P.M. Invocation, Pledge, Call to Order: Randy Johnson, Chairman Action Requested: Approve Meeting Agenda as presented or amended. Item 001- Consent Agenda- Minutes, Bills, Payroll, and Reports: A. Minutes B. Payroll and Bills C. Reports: Treasurer’s Report of Revenues and Expenditures, Treasurer’s Report of E911 Fund Balance (Fund 211), Meals and lodging Tax Report, Sheriff's Law Enforcement Report, Animal Control Report, Building Permits Report, 911/Emergency Services Reports, Clerk of Courts Report, Monthly Zoning report, Youth Sports Report, Wolf Creek Indian Village Report. Item 002 - Social Services February 2026 Report and Request for Monthly Allotment of $15,956.72 Item 003- Schools’ Report: A. June 2026 Requisition in the amount of $1,128,966.42. B. Minutes of Board Meeting and Organizational Meeting: April 23, 2026 C. Payroll Report, Check Registers, and Vendor Payments for: April 2026. Block Action Requested (Roll Call Vote Needed): Motion [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Bland County Board of Supervisors 1 Regular Meeting May 26, 2026 VIRGINIA: At the Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Bland County Courthouse, Bland, Virginia, on the twenty-sixth day of May 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The following duly elected and qualified members were present or absent: PRESENT: Keith Costello, Patrick Groseclose, Stephen Kelley, and Randy Johnson ABSENT: none ALSO PRESENT: Cameron Burton, County Administrator; Paul Cassell, County Attorney; Linda Miller, Board Secretary and Joel Cagle PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION Chair Randy Johnson led the pledge, and Cameron Burton offered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Chair Randy Johnson called the May 26, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ monthly meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. MEETING AGENDA AMENDED *****)\VIOTION to approve the meeting agenda as amended with the resolution to end the burn ban was made by Patrick Groseclose and seconded by Keith Costello. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA/SOCIAL SERVICES/SCHOOLS APPROVED **#** MOTION to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the minutes of the regular April 28, 2026 meeting; payroll issued April 30, 2026, in the amount of $162,701.40, payroll issued May 15, 2026, amount of $153,400.55, and bills for the month of April 2026, in the amount of $123,756.17, and bills for the month of May 2026 in the amount of $556,546.58; reports from the Treasurer’s Office, Sheriff's Office, Building Official, Clerk’s Office, E911 Coordinator, and Wolf [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 28, 2026

Board Of Supervisors

Bland County Board considers $1.1 million school requisition and FY27 budget hearing

The Board of Supervisors will review several funding requests, including a school board requisition and a $209,900 appropriation for various departments. The board is also asked to approve a public hearing for the FY27 budget and adopt a burn ban emergency resolution.

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✓ Decided: Bland County Board of Supervisors approves $230,747 in budget appropriations

The Board approved several budget appropriations for the Sheriff's Office, CSA, Library, Schools, and Rescue Squad. Members also reaffirmed the county's status as a Second Amendment Sanctuary and declared a local state of emergency for a burn ban.

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5:00 5:05 5:10 COUNTY of BLAND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Randy Johnson Mechanicsburg Election District Patrick Groseclose Sharon Election District Keith Costello Rocky Gap Election District Stephen Kelley Seddon Election District Cameron B, Burton, MLIS County Administrator P.O. Box 510 Bland, Virginia 24315 5:15 Telephone 276 688 4622 Toll free 800 519 3468 Fax 276 688 9758 Email: [email protected] www.blandcountyva.gov REGULAR MEETING AGENDA BLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BLAND, VA 24315 TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 — 5:00 P.M. Invocation, Pledge, Call to Order: Randy Johnson, Chairman Action Requested: Approve Meeting Agenda as presented or amended. Item 001- Consent Agenda- Minutes, Bills, Payroll, and Reports: A, Minutes B. Payroll and Bills C. Reports: Treasurer’s Report of Revenues and Expenditures, Treasurer’s Report of E911 Fund Balance (Fund 211), Meals and lodging Tax Report, Sheriff's Law Enforcement Report, Animal Control Report, Building Permits Report, 911/Emergency Services Reports, Clerk of Courts Report, Monthly Zoning report, Youth Sports Report, Wolf Creek Indian Village Report. Item 002 - Social Services January 2026 Report and Request for Monthly Allotment of $15,265.75 Item 003- Schools’ Report: A. May 2026 Requisition in the amount of $1,128,966.42. B. Minutes of Board Meeting and Organizational Meeting: January 11, 2026 C. Payroll Report, Check Registers, and Vendor Payments for: March 2026. Block Action Requested (Roll Call Vote Needed): Motion [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Bland County Board of Supervisors 1 Regular Meeting April 28, 2026 VIRGINIA: At the Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Bland County Courthouse, Bland, Virginia, on the twenty-eighth day of April 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The following duly elected and qualified members were present or absent: PRESENT: Keith Costello, Patrick Groseclose, Stephen Kelley, and Randy Johnson ABSENT: none ALSO PRESENT: Cameron Burton, County Administrator; Paul Cassell, County Attorney; and Linda Miller, Board Secretary PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION Chair Randy Johnson led the pledge, and Cameron Burton offered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Chair Randy Johnson called the April 28, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ monthly meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. MEETING AGENDA AMENDED ***= MOTION to approve the meeting agenda as amended with appropriations for Library and Rescue Squad, approval of advertisement of the Board of Equalization hearing dates and approval of advertisement of ordinances for age and disability tax credit and ordinance for bonuses was made by Keith Costello and seconded by Patrick Groseclose. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA/SOCIAL SERVICES/SCHOOLS APPROVED ***** MOTION to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the minutes of the regular March 24, 2026 meeting; continued meeting minutes of March 27, 2026 and April 17, 2026; payroll issued March 31, 2026, in the amount of $158,693.60, payroll issued April 16, 2026, amount of $150,537.44, and bills [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Apr 17, 2026

FY27 Budget Worksession

Bland County Board of Supervisors to hold FY27 budget worksession

The Board of Supervisors will review the FY27 budget overview and budget calendar. The Board is also asked to approve the advertisement of a public hearing regarding a proposed real estate tax increase.

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✓ Decided: Board approves public hearing for proposed $0.42 real property tax rate

The Board of Supervisors approved advertising a public hearing for a proposed real property tax rate of $0.42 per $100 of assessed value. Members also recommended specific income and net worth limits for age and disabled credit exemptions. A budget review for FY27 was conducted by the County Administrator.

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COUNTY of BLAND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Randy Johnson Supervisor Mechanicsburg Election District Patrick Groseclose Supervisor Sharon Election District Stephen Kelley Supervisor Seddon Election District Keith Costello Supervisor Rocky Gap Election District ___________ Cameron B. Burton, MLIS County Administrator P.O. Box 510 Bland, Virginia 24315 Telephone 276 688 4622 Toll free 800 519 3468 Fax 276 688 9758 Email: [email protected] www.blandcountyva.gov < Bland County is an equal opportunity provider and employer > Bland County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda Bland County Courthouse Bland, VA 24315 Friday, April 17, 2026, 3:00 P.M. Admin Conference Room FY27 Budget Work Session 3:00 Call to Order Randy Johnson, Chairman ---Meeting Agenda Action Requested: Approve Meeting Agenda as presented or amended. 3:05 FY27 Budget Work Session Update and overview of FY27 Bland County Budget Update and review of FY27 Budget Calendar 4:00 Request the Board to approve advertisement of public hearing regarding the Proposed Real Estate Tax Increase. Recess or Adjournment The next regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on April 28, 2025, at 5:00 pm at the Bland Conty Courthouse.
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Bland County Board of Supervisors Continued Meeting April 17, 2026 VIRGINIA: At the Continued Meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Bland County Courthouse, Bland, Virginia, on the seventeenth day of April 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The following duly elected and qualified members were present or absent: PRESENT: Keith Costello, Patrick Groseclose, Stephen Kelley, and Randy Johnson ABSENT: none ALSO PRESENT: Cameron Burton, County Administrator; and Linda Miller, Board Secretary CALL TO ORDER Chair Randy Johnson called the April 17, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ continued meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. MEETING AGENDA *****)\{OTION to approve the meeting agenda as presented was made by Stephen Kelley and seconded by Keith Costello. Motion carried unanimously. FY27 BUDGET WORK SESSION Cameron Burton reviewed the FY27 Bland County budget with the board. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX RATE ***** MOTION to advertise for a Public Hearing for the proposed Real Property Tax Rate to be set at $0.40 per $100 of assessed value was made by Keith Costello. Motion died on the floor. ***** MOTION to advertise for a Public Hearing for the proposed Real Property Tax Rate to be set at $0.42 per $100 of assessed value was made by Stephen Kelley and seconded by Patrick Groseclose. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelley — yea; Mr. Groseclose — yea; Mr. Costello — nay; and Mr. Johnson — yea. Motion carried. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXEMPTION ***** MOTIO [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Mar 27, 2026

FY27 Budget Forum

Bland County Board of Supervisors to hold FY27 budget request forum

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a forum to hear budget requests from various departments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes each.

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✓ Decided: Bland County Board of Supervisors held FY27 budget request forum

The Board of Supervisors heard budget requests from WCC and the Bland Ministry Center. No funding decisions were made during this meeting. The Board recessed until April 17, 2026, for a budget work session.

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COUNTY of BLAND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Randy Johnson Mechanicsburg Election District Patrick Groseclose Sharon Election District Keith Costello Rocky Gap Election District Stephen Kelley Seddon Election District Cameron B. Burton, MLIS County Administrator P.O. Box 510 Bland, Virginia 24315 Telephone 276 688 4622 Toll free 800 519 3468 Fax 276 688 9758 Email: [email protected] www.blandcountyva.gov BLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING AGENDA BLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE BLAND, VA 24315 Friday, March 27, 2026 — 4:00 P.M. 4:00 Call to Order Randy Johnson, Chairman Meeting Agenda Action Requested: Approve Meeting Agenda as presented or amended 4:10 FY27 Budget Request Forum (Board of Supervisors will hold a forum to hear budget request of individual Departments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies. Speakers will be limited to 5 minutes.) e 4:10 PM — Wytheville Community College e 4:20 PM - Bland Ministry Center © 4:30 PM - e 4:40 PM - 4:50 Adjourn Next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on Tuesday, April 28, at 5:00 pm in the Bland County Courthouse. {Bland County is an equal opportunity provider and employer}
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Bland County Board of Supervisors Continued Meeting March 27, 2026 VIRGINIA: At the Continued Meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Bland County Courthouse, Bland, Virginia, on the twenty-seventh day of March 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The following duly elected and qualified members were present or absent: PRESENT: Keith Costello, Patrick Groseclose, Stephen Kelley, and Randy Johnson ABSENT: none ALSO PRESENT: Cameron Burton, County Administrator; and Linda Miller, Board Secretary PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION Chair Randy Johnson led the pledge, and Cameron Burton offered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Chair Randy Johnson called the March 27, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ continued meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. MEETING AGENDA ***** MOTION to approve the meeting agenda as presented was made by Keith Costello and seconded by Patrick Groseclose. Motion carried unanimously. FY27 BUDGET REQUEST FORUM Dr. Dean Sprinkle, WCC president, updated the Board with WCC’s budget request of $7,749.19 and other information about enroliment and programs. Ms. Dee Dee Hoosier, Bland Ministry Center, asking the Board for support in the amount of $20,000 and updated the Board with the Bland Ministry Center programs. RECESS Chair Randy Johnson recessed the meeting until Friday, April 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. for a FY27 Budget work session. Duh fo do Randy J oftéon, Chair eron B. Burton, Clerk of the Board
Tue Mar 24, 2026

Board Of Supervisors

Bland County Board to consider $1.1 million school requisition

The Board of Supervisors will review monthly financial reports and approve several funding requests. The body is also asked to decide on health insurance rates and a resolution regarding collective bargaining.

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✓ Decided: Bland County Board of Supervisors approves FY27 health insurance and budget updates

The Board approved maintaining The Local Choice as the health insurance provider for FY27. They also authorized several budget appropriations for schools, social services, and animal control. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution opposing mandatory collective bargaining legislation.

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5:00 5:05 5:10 COUNTY of BLAND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Randy Johnson Mechanicsburg Election District Patrick Groseclose Sharon Election District Keith Costello Rocky Gap Election District Stephen Kelley Seddon Election District Cameron B. Burton, MLIS County Administrator P.O. Box 510 Bland, Virginia 24315 5:15 Telephone 276 688 4622 Toll free 800 519 3468 Fax 276 688 9758 Email: [email protected]; www.blandcountyva.gov REGULAR MEETING AGENDA BLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BLAND, VA 24315 TUESDAY, 24, 2026 — 5:00 P.M. Invocation, Pledge, Call to Order: Randy Johnson, Chairman Action Requested: Approve Meeting Agenda as presented or amended. Item 001- Consent Agenda- Minutes, Bills, Payroll, and Reports: A. Minutes B. Payroll and Bills C. Reports: _ Treasurer’s Report of Revenues and Expenditures, Treasurer’s Report of E911 Fund Balance (Fund 211), Meals and lodging Tax Report, Sheriff's Law Enforcement Report, Animal Control Report, Building Permits Report, 911/Emergency Services Reports, Clerk of Courts Report, Monthly Zoning report, Youth Sports Report, Wolf Creek Indian Village Report. Item 002 - Social Services January 2026 Report and Request for Monthly Allotment of $15,711.76. Item 003- Schools’ Report: A. April 2026 Requisition in the amount of $1,128,966.42. B. Minutes of Board Meeting and Organizational Meeting: January 11, 2026 C. Payroll Report, Check Registers, and Vendor Payments for: February 2026. Block Action Requested (Roll Call Vote Needed): Mo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Bland County Board of Supervisors if Regular Meeting March 24, 2026 VIRGINIA: At the Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Bland County Courthouse, Bland, Virginia, on the twenty-fourth day of March 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The following duly elected and qualified members were present or absent: PRESENT: Keith Costello, Patrick Groseclose, and Randy Johnson ABSENT: Stephen Kelley ALSO PRESENT: Cameron Burton, County Administrator; Paul Cassell, County Attorney; and Linda Miller, Board Secretary PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION Chair Randy Johnson led the pledge, and Cameron Burton offered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Chair Randy Johnson called the March 24, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ monthly meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. MEETING AGENDA +4 MOTION to approve the meeting agenda as presented was made by Keith Costello and seconded by Patrick Groseclose. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA/SOCIAL SERVICES/SCHOOLS APPROVED k++ MOTION to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the minutes of the February 24, 2026; payroll issued February 27, 2026, in the amount of $156,743.72, payroll issued March 16, 2026, amount of $148,886.93, and bills for the month of February 2026, in the amount of $123,706.17, and bills for the month of March 2026 in the amount of $537,518.99; reports from the Treasurer’s Office, Sheriff's Office, Building Official, Clerk’s Office, E911 Coordinator, Zoning, and Wolf Creek Indian Village was made by Patrick Groseclose and se [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 24, 2026

Board Of Supervisors

Bland County Board of Supervisors to review school funding and financial reports

The Board of Supervisors will consider appropriations for local schools and social services. The meeting includes a financial review of 2025 and a request to end the state of emergency for Winter Storm Hazel.

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✓ Decided: Bland County Board of Supervisors ends local state of emergency

The Board of Supervisors certified the end of a local state of emergency and approved the FY25 financial report. The board also authorized a grant application to the Virginia Tobacco Regional Revitalization Commission and approved several administrative payments.

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5:00 5:05 COUNTY of BLAND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Randy Johnson Mechanicsburg Election District Patrick Groseclose Sharon Election District Keith Costello Rocky Gap Election District Stephen Kelley Seddon Election District Cameron B. Burton, MLIS County Administrator P.O. Box 510 Bland, Virginia 24315 5:15 Telephone 276 688 4622 Toll free 800 519 3468 Fax 276 688 9758 Email: [email protected] www.blandcountyva.gov REGULAR MEETING AGENDA BLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BLAND, VA 24315 TUESDAY, February 24, 2026 — 5:00 P.M. Invocation, Pledge, Call to Order: Randy Johnson, Chairman Action Requested: Approve Meeting Agenda as presented or amended. Item 001- Consent Agenda- Minutes, Bills, Payroll, and Reports: A. Minutes B. Payroll and Bills C. Reports: Treasurer’s Report of Revenues and Expenditures, Treasurer’s Report of E911 Fund Balance (Fund 211), Meals and lodging Tax Report, Sheriff's Law Enforcement Report, Animal Control! Report, Building Permits Report, 911/Emergency Services Reports, Clerk of Courts Report, Monthly Zoning report, Youth Sports Report, Wolf Creek Indian Village Report. Item 002 - Social Services December 2025 Report and Request for Monthly Allotment of $15,732.69. Item 003- Schools’ Report: A. March 2026 Requisition in the amount of $1,128,966.42. B. Minutes of Board Meeting and Organizational Meeting: January 11, 2026 C. Payroll Report, Check Registers, and Vendor Payments for: January 2025. Block Action Requested (Roll Call Vote Needed): [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Bland County Board of Supervisors 1 Regular Meeting February 24, 2026 VIRGINIA: At the Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Bland County Courthouse, Bland, Virginia, on the twenty-fourth day of February 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The following duly elected and qualified members were present or absent: PRESENT: Keith Costello, Patrick Groseclose, Randy Johnson, and Stephen Kelley ABSENT: none ALSO PRESENT: Cameron Burton, County Administrator; Paul Cassell, County Attorney; and Linda Miller, Board Secretary PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION Chair Randy Johnson led the pledge, and Cameron Burton offered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Chair Randy Johnson called the February 24, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ monthly meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. MEETING AGENDA AMENDED *****MOTION to approve the meeting agenda with amendment of the resolution authorizing a grant application was made by Patrick Groseclose and seconded by Keith Costello. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA/SOCIAL SERVICES/SCHOOLS APPROVED ***MOTION to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the minutes of the January 27, 2026; payroll issued January 30, 2026, in the amount of $159,171.77, payroll issued February 13 2026, amount of $147,109.92, and bills for the month of February 2026, in the amount of $401,384.98, and bills for the month of January 2026 in the amount of $123,671.49; reports from the Treasurer’s Office, Sheriff's Office, Animal Control, Building Official, Clerk’s Office, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Board Of Supervisors

Bland County Board considers $1.1 million school requisition and emergency declaration

The Board of Supervisors will review funding requests for local schools and social services. The body is also asked to decide on emergency declarations, road closures, and equipment funding.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.1M school requisition and fire pumper purchase

The Board of Supervisors approved several appropriations, including funds for the school board and a fire pumper. They also certified a local state of emergency for Winter Storm Fern and appointed a member to the SWVA EMS Council.

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5:00 5:05 5:10 COUNTY of BLAND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Randy Johnson Mechanicsburg Election District Patrick Groseclose Sharon Election District Keith Costello Rocky Gap Election District Stephen Kelley Seddon Election District Cameron B. Burton, MLIS County Administrator P.O. Box 510 Bland, Virginia 24315 5:15 Telephone 276 688 4622 Toll free 800 519 3468 Fax 276 688 9758 Email: [email protected] www. blandcountyva.gov REGULAR MEETING AGENDA BLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BLAND, VA 24315 TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 — 5:00 P.M. Invocation, Pledge, Call to Order: Randy Johnson, Chairman Action Requested: Approve Meeting Agenda as presented or amended. Item 001- Consent Agenda- Minutes, Bills, Payroll, and Reports: A. Minutes B. Payroll and Bilis C. Reports: Treasurer’s Report of Revenues and Expenditures, Treasurer’s Report of E911 Fund Balance (Fund 211), Meals and lodging Tax Report, Sheriffs Law Enforcement Report, Animal Control Report, Building Permits Report, 911/Emergency Services Reports, Clerk of Courts Report, Monthly Zoning report, Youth Sports Report, Wolf Creek Indian Village Report. Item 002- Social Services August 2025 Report and Request for Monthly Allotment of $15,638.51. Item 003- Schools’ Report: A. February 2026 Requisition in the amount of $1,128,966.42. B. Minutes of Board Meeting and Organizational Meeting: December 11, 2025 C. Payroll Report, Check Registers, and Vendor Payments for: December 2025. Block Action Requested (Roll Call Vote Need [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Bland County Board of Supervisors 1 Regular Meeting January 27, 2026 VIRGINIA: At the Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the Bland County Courthouse, Bland, Virginia, on the twenty-seventh day of January 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The following duly elected and qualified members were present or absent: PRESENT: Keith Costello, Patrick Groseclose, Randy Johnson, and Stephen Kelley ABSENT: none ALSO PRESENT: Cameron Burton, County Administrator; Paul Cassell, County Attorney; and Linda Miller, Board Secretary PLEDGE TO THE FLAG AND INVOCATION Chair Randy Johnson led the pledge, and Cameron Burton offered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Chair Randy Johnson called the J anuary 27, 2026, Board of Supervisors’ monthly meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. JANUARY 27, 2026, MEETING AGENDA AMENDED *****MOTION to approve the January 27, 2026 meeting agenda with amendment of the request for relocations of Seddon and Rocky Gap precincts was made by Keith Costello and seconded by Patrick Groseclose. Motion carried unanimously. JANUARY 27, 2026, CONSENT AGENDA/SOCIAL SERVICES/SCHOOLS APPROVED **+** MOTION to approve the January 27, 2026, consent agenda which consisted of the minutes of the December 23, 2025, regular meeting and January 2, 2026, organizational meeting; payroll issued December 31, 2025, in the amount of $155,767.41, payroll issued January 16, 2026, amount of $145,329.73, and bills for the month of December 2025, in the amount of $122,426.32, and bills for the month o [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jan 2, 2026

Re-organizational Meeting

Bland County Board of Supervisors holds 2026 re-organizational meeting

The Board of Supervisors will elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman and establish operational rules for the year. The body will also determine bank account authorizations and appoint members to boards and commissions.

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RS Bland County Board of Supervisors 2026 RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING BLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026 — 4:00 P.M. AGENDA 4:00 Call to Order: Cameron Burton, Clerk 4:05 Elections: Election of Chairman Cameron Burton, Clerk Election of Vice-Chairman Board Chair 4:10 County Administrator’s Items — Board Direction Requested: Adoption of 2026 Rules of Procedure Resolution(s) of Bank Account Authorization Resolution of Authorized Agents Appointments, Boards, and Commissions 4:45 County Administrator’s Items: 004- Adopt FY 27 Budget Calendar 005- Adopt 2026 IRS Mileage Rate Adjournment Adjourn until the next regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the Bland County Courthouse at 5:00 pm.

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