Bland County public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one to rezone a parcel for a service station and another to rezone multiple parcels for a recreational facility. The board will also consider a $7,307 trash adjustment and a resolution supporting a Community Development Block Grant for the Bland Ministry Center and Dental Clinic.
- Public hearing on a conditional use permit for Chad and Chase Havens to rezone Tax Map No. 27-A-50 from Agricultural to Commercial for a service station.
- Public hearing on a conditional use permit for Hussein Mrad to rezone Tax Map Nos. 46-A-18, 20, 21, 22 & 31A from Agricultural to Commercial for a recreational facility.
- Request to approve a trash adjustment from September to December 2022 in the amount of $4,307.05.
- Request to adopt a resolution supporting the Bland Ministry Center and Dental Clinic's application for Community Development Block Grant funding.
- Approval of the January 2023 School Board requisition and appropriation of $887,126.08.
The Board of Supervisors approved two commercial rezoning requests and associated conditional use permits for a service station and a recreational facility. The Board also approved several financial appropriations and a resolution supporting a grant application for a local ministry center and dental clinic.
- Approved rezoning to Commercial and service station conditional use permit for Tax Map No. 27-A-50B (4-0)
- Approved rezoning to Commercial and recreational facility conditional use permit for Tax Map Numbers 46-A-18, 20, 21, 22 & 31A (4-0)
- Approved $887,126.08 Bland County School Board January 2023 requisition (4-0)
- Appropriated $13,982.75 local allotment for October 2022 Social Services report (4-0)
- Approved payroll issued 11-30-2022 ($116,531.46) and 12-16-2022 ($173,019.37) (4-0)
- Approved trash adjustment from September 2022 through December 2022 of $4,807.05 (4-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting Bland County Ministry Center and Dental Clinic's CDBG application (4-0)
- Approved amended meeting agenda to recess until January 3, 2023 (4-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will consider a conditional use permit for Titus Trucking in the Bastian Industrial Park and a zoning amendment to allow recreational facilities in the Commercial District. The board will also vote on routine items including a school allotment and monthly reports.
- Conditional Use Permit for Titus Trucking on Tax Map No. 34A-A-25C in Bastian Industrial Park
- Amendment to zoning ordinance to add Recreational Facilities as a conditional use in the Commercial District
- Appropriation of $887,126.08 for November 2022 School Board requisition
- Approval of Social Services monthly allotment of $13,917.09
The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning ordinance amendment to allow recreational facilities in the Commercial District via conditional use permits. They also granted a conditional use permit for Tax Map No. 34A-A-25C and approved the monthly consent agenda.
- Approved zoning ordinance amendment to add Recreational Facilities to Commercial District uses (3-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Tax Map No. 34A-A-25C with aesthetic maintenance condition (3-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022 consent agenda (3-0)
- Appropriated August 2022 Social Services local allotment of $13,917.09 (3-0)
- Appropriated Bland County School Board November 2022 requisition of $887,126.08 (3-0)
- Approved payroll issued 09-30-2022 ($121,679.19) and 10-14-2022 ($113,884.65) (3-0)
- Approved September 2022 bills ($96,813.31) and October bills ($369,074.09) (3-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several funding requests, including a school board requisition and social services allotment. The body will also review budget amendments for the Sheriff's Department and an entertainment permit for the Festival of Leaves.
- October 2022 School Board requisition and appropriation of $887,126.08
- Social Services July 2022 monthly allotment of $12,900.21
- FY23 Sheriff’s Department budget amendment of $79,197
- Entertainment Permit and fee waiver for Bland County Festival of Leaves
- Trash Bill Adjustments from June 2022 through August 2022
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a September 2022 school requisition for $887,126.08 and a Social Services allotment of $12,960.46. The meeting includes requests to amend the FY23 and FY22 budgets and approve various administrative proclamations and agreements.
- September 2022 School Board requisition and appropriation of $887,126.08
- Social Services monthly allotment of $12,960.46
- FY23 Budget amendment of $36,099 for Tourism ($30,000) and Library ($6,099)
- Opioid Settlement revenue of $5,977 to fund rescue squad ($5,000) and DARE program ($977)
- Grant Administration Agreement with the Bland/Montgomery Regional Fiber Project
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve monthly allotments for schools and social services. Members will consider budget amendments for FY22 and FY23, as well as a grant application for the local farmers' market.
- August 2022 School Board requisition and appropriation of $827,584.67
- FY22 Budget Amendment of $169,092 for the School Board Budget
- FY23 Budget Amendment of $58,564 ($33,064 for Social Services and $25,500 for the Sheriff's Office)
- Request to apply for a $7,000 Wythe-Bland Foundation grant for the Bland County Farmers’ Market
- Adoption of a 62.5 cents per mile reimbursement rate effective July 1, 2022
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider appropriations for the school division and social services. The meeting includes requests to amend the FY22 budget for grant funds and food services, as well as several board appointments.
- July 2022 School Board requisition and appropriation of $809,712.83
- Social Services monthly allotment of $72,357.97
- FY22 budget amendments: $50,000 for E911 and $164,000 for BCPS Food Services
- Naming of Parsons Place Ln. as a private road
- Grant extension for Todd Akers to build and operate a Mini-Warehouse Storage on Tax Map No. 13A1-1-39
Budget Adoption
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to adopt the FY23 County and School Budgets by resolution. A public hearing on the proposed budget was previously held on June 2, 2022.
- Adoption of the FY23 County Budget
- Adoption of the FY23 School Budget
Budget Public Hearing
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed FY23 County and School Board Budget. A final decision on the budget is scheduled for June 10, 2022.
- Public hearing for Proposed FY23 County and School Board Budget
- Reappointment of Stephen Kelley, Eric Workman, and Rodney Ratliff (alternate) to Virginia’s First Regional Industrial Authority for a four-year term
Budget Work Session
The Board will review the draft budget for fiscal year 2023 and receive updates on the status of the Commonwealth Budget. The session also includes potential revisions to the FY23 budget calendar.
- Review of FY23 Draft Budget
- Update regarding the status of the Commonwealth Budget
- FY23 Budget Calendar Revisions
- Resolution declaring a local emergency for open air burning
Budget Work Session
The Board of Supervisors will review requests for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The session includes an update on the adoption of the Commonwealth Budget and a review of the FY23 budget calendar.
- Review of FY23 Budget Requests
- Update regarding adoption of the Commonwealth Budget
- FY23 Budget Calendar review
- Clarification of recent Board appointment terms
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on redistricting and the Regional Industrial Facility Authority. The board is also considering a new ordinance for camera speed monitoring in school crossing and highway work zones.
- Proposed Camera Speed Monitoring and Enforcement in Highway Work Zones and School Crossing Zones Ordinance
- Public hearing on redistricting ordinance for the General Registrar's Office
- Re-adoption of the Regional Industrial Facility Authority ordinance with Smyth and Washington Counties
- May 2022 School Board requisition of $809,712.83
- Social Services February 2022 monthly allotment of $12,347.95
Budget Request Forum
The Board of Supervisors will hold a forum to hear budget requests from various departments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies. Speakers are limited to five minutes each. The meeting also includes items from the County Administrator.
- FY23 Budget Request Forum
- Request amendment to the FY23 Budget Calendar
Joint Work Session
The Board of Supervisors, School Board, and Constitutional Officers are meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The session includes a financial presentation by VML/VACO Finance representatives.
- Rescheduling of the April 6th Budget Work Session due to unadopted state budget estimates
- Financial presentation by VML/VACO Finance
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a proposed Tourism Zone Ordinance and approve several funding requisitions. The meeting includes requests for board appointments and the selection of a health insurance provider for FY23.
- Public hearing on Proposed Tourism Zone Ordinance
- School Board April 2022 requisition of $809,712.83
- Social Services January 2022 monthly allotment of $12,230.72
- Trash Bill Adjustments for January through March 2022 totaling $3,603.06
- Entertainment Permit requests and fee waivers for Tour De Bland and Hogback Divide Bicycle Ride
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session with county staff. The agenda includes a General Assembly update and a department and program review.
- General Assembly Update
- Department and Program Review
- Discussion with Staff
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for an auto sales and service business. The body is also deciding on school and social services appropriations and the potential creation of Tourism Zones.
- Public hearing for rezoning Tax Map No. 77-A-24 from Agricultural to Commercial for auto sales, service, and a dwelling
- Appropriation of $809,712.83 for March 2022 School Board requisition
- Appropriation of $14,864.38 for Social Services December 2021 allotment
- Request to schedule a public hearing for local ordinances creating Tourism Zones
- Appropriation of $138,289 in grant and donation funding for Wolf Creek Indian Village, Library, and Sheriff's Department
Re-organizational meeting
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The body will also address administrative authorizations and appointments for the 2022 term.
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
- Adoption of 2022 Rules of Procedure
- Resolution of Bank Account Authorization
- Resolution of Authorized Agents
- Appointments to Boards and Commissions