Bland County public meetings in 2023

Board Of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the October 2023 Social Services report and a January 2024 school requisition for $1,112,984.67. The Board will also consider a trash adjustment request and moving the Seddon polling place.

• Appropriation of $15,770.42 for Social Services monthly allotment
• Approval of January 2024 School Board requisition for $1,112,984.67
• Request to approve trash adjustment of $4,233.73 from August to December 2023
• Request to relocate Seddon polling place from Fellowship Hall to Library

The Board of Supervisors ended the local state of emergency regarding the burn ban. They also authorized a change in staffing positions and approved several payroll and bill payments.

• Ended local burn ban declaration effective December 19, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Authorized dissolving the project coordinator position and moving staff to accounts payable (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,112,984.67 for Bland County School Board January 2024 requisition (Unanimous)
• Approved trash adjustments for August-December 2023 in the amount of $4,233.73 (Unanimous)
• Approved advertising for a public hearing regarding a Seddon polling place change (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $15,770.42 local allotment for September 2023 Social Services report (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll and bills totaling $589,133.23 for various periods (Unanimous)

Board Of Supervisors

The Electoral Board met to approve previous minutes and discuss Locality Election Security Standards (LESS) in a closed session. The General Registrar also provided updates on absentee and early voting progress.

• Closed session regarding Locality Election Security Standards (LESS)
• Report of 129 absentee ballots mailed
• Report of 204 in-person voters
• Officer of Election training scheduled for October 25, 2023

The Board of Supervisors approved rezoning Tax Map 32-A-12 from Agricultural to Commercial and granted a Conditional Use Permit for a recreational facility. Other actions included adopting the County Emergency Operations Plan and approving several budget appropriations for the library and public safety.

• Approved rezoning Tax Map 32-A-12 from Agricultural to Commercial (4-0)
• Approved recreational facility on Tax Map 32-A-12 with 7 conditions (4-0)
• Adopted the Bland County Emergency Operations Plan (4-0)
• Appropriated $1,112,984.67 for Bland County School Board November 2023 requisition (4-0)
• Appropriated $50,000 from Library Board of Trustees Fund to FY24 Library budget (4-0)
• Appropriated $22,500 for Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) (4-0)
• Approved transfer of 2016 Ford Explorer from Library to Sheriff's Office and $8,500 budget transfer (4-0)
• Increased benevolent policy expense limit to $200 (4-0)

Board Of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a proposed amendment to the FY23 and FY24 School Board Budget. The meeting also includes requests for 911 fund appropriations from a VDEM grant and the approval of Wythe-Bland Foundation grants.

• Proposed amendment to Fiscal Year 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 School Board Budget
• Request to appropriate $287,522.14 to 911 fund from VDEM grant
• Request to approve Wythe-Bland Foundation grants totaling $21,500
• Approval of October 2023 School Board requisition for $904,850.58
• Monthly Social Services allotment request of $15,483.69

Board Of Supervisors

The Board reviewed the annual ADA Polling Site Compliance Survey results. Members voted to confirm that all county polling places are currently compliant with accessibility requirements.

• Confirmation of ADA, Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, and Virginia with Disabilities Act compliance
• Logic and Accuracy Testing for voting equipment scheduled for September 20, 2023
• Early voting set to begin Friday, September 22, 2023
• Schedule set for Absentee by Mail Pre-process on October 31 and November 4, 2023
• Electoral Board Canvass scheduled from November 8 to November 13, 2023

The Board of Supervisors appointed a new member for District 1 and adopted the Personal Property Tax Relief Act rate. The Board also approved several budget transfers and appropriations for FY23 and FY24.

• Appointed Patrick Groseclose to the Board of Supervisors for District 1 (3-0)
• Adopted PPTRA rate of 29.67% (3-0)
• Approved FY23 budget transfers and supplements of $984,098.75 (3-0)
• Approved FY24 budget amendment of $61,000 for maintenance dept (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer from EDA fund for Building #9 renovations (3-0)
• Approved entertainment permit for Mountain Top Holiness Church tent revival with fee waiver
• Approved Bland County School Board September 2023 requisition of $904,850.58 (3-0)
• Approved advertisement for public hearing on FY23/FY24 County and School Budget amendments

Continued Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct leadership elections following the resignation of Board member Adam Kidd. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Hon. John Goins and resolutions regarding bank account authorization.

• Acceptance of Board member Adam Kidd's resignation
• Election of Board Chairman
• Election of Board Vice-Chairman
• Proclamation of Recognition for Hon. John Goins
• Resolutions of Bank Account Authorization

The Board accepted the resignation of member Adam Kidd and elected Stephen Kelley as Chairman and Keith Costello as Vice-Chairman. The Board also updated bank resolutions to reflect these leadership changes and recognized Hon. John F. Goins for his service.

• Accepted resignation of Adam Kidd effective July 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Elected Stephen Kelley as Chairman
• Elected Keith Costello as Vice-Chairman
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Hon. John F. Goins's 15 years of service as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Adopted bank resolutions updating Interim Treasurer, Chairman, and Vice-Chairman (3-0)

Board Of Supervisors

The Electoral Board met to conduct the annual performance evaluation for the General Registrar and approve an updated personnel agreement. The Board also voted to delegate specific election-related duties to the Director of Elections.

• Approved updated Personnel Agreement for the General Registrar/Director of Elections
• Delegated election duties including equipment security, training, and redistricting research
• Appointed Chris Sutphin as voting machine technician for the November 7, 2023, General Election
• Scheduled annual ADA polling site surveys with Building Official Joel Cagle for August 22, 2023

The Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for a contractors storage yard and authorized a budget amendment for Bland County Schools. Other actions included declaring a vehicle surplus and requesting a new traffic sign from VDOT.

• Approved C.U.P. for Ken’s Towing at Tax Map No. 49-A-10,11 (4-0)
• Approved FY23 Bland County School Board Budget amendment of $291,417.49 (4-0)
• Authorized County Attorney to file petition for Interim Treasurer appointment (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Authorized grant applications to Wythe-Bland Community Foundation for Farmers Market, Playground, and WCIV courtyard (4-0)
• Declared 2016 Ford Explorer as surplus (4-0)
• Requested VDOT place 'No Tractor Trailer' sign on Price Ridge Rd (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and bills for March through July 2023 (4-0)
• Appropriated $1,056,292.75 for Bland County School Board August 2023 requisition (4-0)

Special Called Meeting

The Bland County Board of Supervisors met for a special called meeting to review the agenda and discuss a request for a new position within the Treasurer's office. No other substantive items were listed for action or discussion.

• Request to add a position in the Treasurer's office

The Board of Supervisors met for a special called meeting to address staffing in the Treasurer's office. The board unanimously approved the creation of a new deputy position.

• Approved addition of a Treasurer’s Deputy position beginning July 14, 2023 (3-0)

Board Of Supervisors

The Bland County Board of Supervisors will review several financial reports and requests. Key items include a proposed FY23 budget amendment for the School Board and monthly funding allotments for Social Services.

• FY23 Budget Amendment with $567,294 in additional revenue and expenditures for the School Board
• Monthly allotment of $67,646.20 for Social Services
• July 2023 School Board requisition of $1,031,292.75
• Trash bill adjustments totaling $1,391.54 for April through June 2023

The Board of Supervisors approved a budget amendment for school operations and maintenance and authorized a new maintenance staff position for FY24. Other actions included approving trash bill adjustments and designating July 3, 2023, as a local holiday.

• Approved $300,000 revenue supplement to FY23 School Board Operations and Maintenance Category (3-0)
• Approved trash bill adjustments for April through June 2023 totaling $1,391.54 (unanimous)
• Approved July 3, 2023 as a local holiday (unanimous)
• Approved addition of a maintenance staff position beginning in FY24 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll, bills, and $1,031,292.75 school board requisition (3-0)
• Appropriated $67,646.20 local allotment for April 2023 Social Services report (3-0)

Budget Adoption

The Board of Supervisors will vote on the adoption of the FY24 County and School Budgets by resolution. The meeting follows a public hearing held on June 7, 2023.

• Adoption of the FY24 County and School Budgets
• Appointments to the Bland County Library Board
• Appointments to the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the FY24 County and School Board Budget. Two appointments to local boards and commissions were also approved.

• Adopted FY24 County and School Board Budget of $35,712,423 (4-0)
• Appointed Adam Kidd to the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Jill Baker to the Bland County Public Library Board of Trustees (4-0)

Budget Public Hearing

The Bland County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed FY24 County and School Board Budget. The Board will continue the meeting on June 14, 2023, to act on the proposal.

• Public hearing for Proposed FY24 County and School Board Budget
• Resolution declaring and ending local emergency
• Appointment to School Facilities Committee

The Board held a public hearing for the FY24 County and Schools Budget with no speakers. The Board also voted to end a local emergency and appoint members to a school facilities committee.

• Approved June 7, 2023, meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution ending Local Emergency from May 29 to June 6, 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Adam Kidd and Randy Johnson to the Bland County School Facilities Committee (unanimous)

Continued Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is continuing its May 25 meeting to Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The upcoming session will include a public hearing on the proposed FY24 County and School Board Budget.

• Adoption of VDOT Secondary 6 Year Plan Resolution
• Approval of Amended FY24 Budget Calendar
• Public Hearing on proposed FY24 County & School Board Budget

The Board of Supervisors adopted the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY24-FY29, removing two miles of Suiter Road to reallocate $595,000 to seven other roads. The Board also amended the FY24 Budget Calendar to set a public hearing for June 7 and budget adoption for June 14.

• Approved May 25, 2023, meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan FY24-FY29, removing two miles of Suiter Road and allocating $595,000 to Route 639, Route 603, Route 663, Route 652, Route 642, Route 616, and Route 647 (unanimous)
• Amended FY24 Budget Calendar: Public Hearing set for June 7, 2023, and budget adoption set for June 14, 2023 (unanimous)

Board Of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the June 2023 School Board requisition of $1,031,292.75 and a monthly Social Services allotment of $17,261.56. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the VDOT Proposed Secondary Six-year Plan for fiscal years 2024 through 2029.

• Approval of June 2023 School Board requisition for $1,031,292.75
• Monthly Social Services allotment of $17,261.56
• Public hearing on VDOT Proposed Secondary Six-year Plan (FY 2024-2029)
• Request to waive permit fees for Little Creek Volunteer Fire Department ($130.56)
• Request for entertainment permit and fee waiver for Poverty Creek Trails Coalition

The Board approved a $1,031,292.75 requisition for the School Board and an $18,730 budget amendment for Social Services. The Board also appropriated various funds from supervisors' accounts to local fire departments and community organizations. A public hearing was held regarding VDOT's Proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan FY24 through FY29.

• Appropriated $1,031,292.75 for Bland County School Board June 2023 requisition (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $18,730.00 to Department of Social Services budget (Unanimous)
• Waived $130.56 in permit fees for Little Creek Volunteer Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Approved entertainment permit and waived fees for Poverty Creek Trails Coalition (Unanimous)
• Appropriated funds from supervisors' accounts to various fire departments, Ruritans, and community groups (Unanimous)
• Approved Summer 2023 Newsletter (Unanimous)
• Approved April 28 and May 16 payrolls totaling $269,621.47 (Unanimous)
• Approved April and May bills totaling $452,198.60 (Unanimous)

Budget Work Session

The Board of Supervisors met to review the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The session included a request for the board to approve the budget and authorize the County Administrator to advertise it.

• Review of the FY24 Draft Budget
• Request to approve FY24 budget
• Authorization for County Administrator to advertise the budget

The Board of Supervisors met for a budget work session and approved the meeting agenda. The Board voted to authorize the County Administrator to advertise the FY24 Budget for a public hearing.

• Approved May 10, 2023, meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to advertise FY24 Budget (4-0)

Board Of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments, including the appropriation of unbudgeted federal and state revenues. The meeting also includes requests for monthly allotments for Social Services and school board requisitions.

• Public hearing on FY23 budget amendments involving $1,400,000 in State School Facility Improvement Funds
• Appropriation of $42,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds for DARE and Bland County Rescue Squad
• Appropriation of $196,000 in Sheriff’s Department ARPA funding
• Monthly Social Services allotment request of $14,104.65
• May 2023 School Board requisition of $914,626.08

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $1,668,000 amendment to the FY23 County and School Budget. Other actions included approving the consent agenda, designating authorized agents, and updating bank account signatures.

• Approved FY23 County and School Budget amendment of $1,668,000 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and bills totaling $848,456.44 (4-0)
• Adopted resolution designating county administrator and deputy county administrator as authorized agents (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 budget transfer from Corrections to County Administration (4-0)
• Declared various equipment as surplus (unanimous)
• Updated bank account signatures to add County Administrator Cameron Burton (4-0)
• Appropriated $1,000 to Bland County Festival of Leaves and $500 to Rocky Gap Beautification from Keith Costello's FY23 Supervisors Fund (4-0)

Budget Work Session

The Board of Supervisors met to conduct a work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Discussion items included updates on the Commonwealth Budget, the trash contract, and revisions to the FY24 budget calendar.

• Update regarding the status of the Commonwealth Budget
• Update concerning trash contract
• FY24 Budget Calendar Revisions

The Board of Supervisors held a budget work session to review the Commonwealth Budget, trash contract, and budget calendar. The Board unanimously approved a revised calendar for the FY24 budget process.

• Approved April 19, 2023, meeting agenda with vehicle allocation amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted revised FY24 Budget Calendar (unanimous)

Budget Request Forum

The Board of Supervisors will hold a forum to hear budget requests from various departments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies. The County Administrator also requested the addition of a library position effective April 12, 2023.

• FY24 Budget Request Forum for individual departments and agencies
• Request to add a library position effective April 12, 2023

The Board of Supervisors held a budget request forum for FY24. The Board unanimously approved the addition of one full-time position at the Bland County Public Library.

• Approved addition of a full-time position at the Bland County Public Library (3-0)

Board Of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a $914,626.08 school requisition and a proposed amendment to increase income and net worth limits for county ordinances. Other items include requests for budget adjustments, grant fund appropriations, and trash bill adjustments.

• Proposed ordinance amendment to increase income limit from $25,000 to $30,000 and net worth limit from $75,000 to $80,000
• April 2023 School Board requisition of $914,626.08
• Monthly Social Services allotment request of $14,452.57
• Request to amend FY23 County Budget with $329,923 in LATCF grant funds
• Request for $5,000 appropriation for the Bland County Fair Association

The Board of Supervisors approved a budget amendment of $329,923 for capital improvements and operations. They also increased income and net worth limits for Ordinance Section 50-76 and approved several appropriations for the Commonwealth's Attorney and the Bland County Fair Association.

• Amended FY23 County Budget with $329,923 in Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds (4-0)
• Increased Ordinance Section 50-76 income limit to $30,000 and net worth limit to $80,000 (4-0)
• Appropriated $914,626.08 for Bland County School Board’s April 2023 requisition (4-0)
• Appropriated $5,000 to the Bland County Fair Association (4-0)
• Appropriated $5,000 from Seized Asset budget to Commonwealth’s Attorney’s FY23 budget (4-0)
• Adopted revised Conflict of Interest and Federal Grant Award Policies (4-0)
• Approved trash bill adjustments for January through March 2023 of $3,874.87 (4-0)
• Appointed Cameron Burton to multiple regional boards and Keith Costello to the Public Library Board of Trustees (4-0)

Board Of Supervisors

The Bland County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a $887,126 school requisition, a $15,663 social services allotment, a $333,500 budget amendment including fire grant funds, and resolutions on opioid settlement participation, hazardous duty benefits, and the 250th Commission liaison.

• Approve March 2023 School Board requisition of $887,126.08
• Approve Social Services monthly allotment of $15,663.36
• Adopt amendment to FY23 Budget ($333,500) including $3,500 Virginia Fire Programs Grant and $330,000 non-local funds for Operations/Maintenance and Food Services
• Adopt resolution approving participation in proposed opioid related claims settlement
• Approve Entertainment Permit for Jungle & Stomp LLC Bicycle Ride and waive permit fees

The Board of Supervisors appointed Cameron Burton as Assistant County Administrator effective March 1, 2023, with her term as County Administrator beginning May 1, 2023. The Board also approved several budget amendments and reaffirmed participation in state programs and opioid settlements.

• Appointed Cameron Burton as Assistant County Administrator (effective March 1) and County Administrator (effective May 1)
• Approved FY23 budget amendment adding $330,000 non-local revenues/expenditures for School Board and $3,500 grant funds for Fire Departments
• Approved FY24 health insurance rates and provider (The Local Choice)
• Amended FY23 General Registrar budget by $11,000 to create a Deputy Registrar position
• Approved participation in the Commonwealth opioid settlement against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS
• Adopted MOU placing the General Registrar under County Employee Policies
• Approved participation in the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act Program with Wythe County
• Approved bicycle ride entertainment permit and waived all fees

Continued Meeting

The Bland County Board of Supervisors is continuing a special meeting to hold an executive session under Virginia law for personnel matters. The sole agenda item is discussion of a county administrator applicant review and contract. No other business or public decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session for personnel discussion of county administrator applicant
• Review and contract discussion for county administrator position

The Board of Supervisors met to conduct an executive session regarding the County Administrator applicant review and contract. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)
• Adopted Certification of Executive Meeting (4-0)

Special Called Meeting

The Bland County Board of Supervisors is meeting for an executive session to discuss an unannounced economic development project and the county administrator selection process. No public votes or decisions on regular business are scheduled; the meeting is limited to these two closed-door items.

• Executive session for an unannounced economic development project
• Executive session for the county administrator selection process
• Next regular meeting scheduled for February 28, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Supervisors met in a special called session to conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters. No substantive actions or policy decisions were recorded in the regular session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters related to an unannounced Economic Development Project and County Administrator applicant review and contract (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)
• Approved Certification of Executive Meeting (4-0)

Continued Meeting

The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold a continued meeting on February 10, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The only listed agenda item is an executive session to discuss a county administrator applicant and contract, with no public action items or decisions noted.

• Executive session for discussion of personnel matters: County Administrator Applicant Review and Contract

The Board of Supervisors met in a continued session and entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding a County Administrator applicant review and contract. No substantive legislative or budgetary decisions were made during the regular session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for County Administrator personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)
• Adopted Certification of Executive Meeting (4-0)

Continued Meeting

The Bland County Board of Supervisors is continuing its January 24 regular meeting. They will vote on renewing a Certificate of Deposit and letter of credit with New Peoples Bank, then enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically reviewing county administrator applicants and contract.

• Renewal of Certificate of Deposit with New Peoples Bank
• Renewal of letter of credit with New Peoples Bank
• Executive session for county administrator applicant review and contract discussion

The Board of Supervisors approved the renewal of a Certificate of Deposit and Letter of Credit. They also authorized placing $250,000 into a 16-month promotional CD. The board held an executive session to discuss the County Administrator applicant review and contract.

• Approved renewal of CD and Letter of Credit with New Peoples Bank (4-0)
• Authorized $250,000 to be placed in a 16-month promotional CD with New Peoples Bank (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for County Administrator applicant review and contract (4-0)
• Approved Certification of Executive Meeting (4-0)

Continued Meeting

This is a continued meeting from January 24, 2023. The board will enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically reviewing county administrator applications. No other business is listed.

• Executive session under § 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia for personnel matters
• County administrator application review

The Board of Supervisors met to discuss County Administrator applicants in a closed executive session. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the regular session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss County Administrator applicants (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (Unanimous)
• Adopted Certification of Executive Meeting (4-0)

Continued Meeting

The Bland County Board of Supervisors is continuing a meeting from January 24, 2023. They will vote to reaffirm adoption of the FY22 Financial Report and hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically county administrator application review and interviews.

• Action to reaffirm adoption of the FY22 Financial Report
• Executive session for personnel matters: County Administrator application review and interviews

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the FY22 Financial Report. The Board also held an executive session to discuss County Administrator applicants before recessing.

• Adopted FY22 Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)
• Adopted Certification of Executive Meeting (4-0)

Board Of Supervisors

The Bland County Board of Supervisors will consider approving the consent agenda, which includes a $13,647.23 social services allotment and an $887,126.08 school board requisition, hear reports from county officials and agencies, and then enter a closed session to review county administrator applicants and discuss the transition with the current administrator.

• Appropriation of $887,126.08 for the February 2023 School Board requisition
• FY22 Financial Review and Audit presentation by Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
• Motion to amend the FY23 budget with an additional appropriation of $81,061 in grant revenues and expenditures
• Motion to adopt the IRS mileage reimbursement rate of $0.655 per mile effective January 1, 2023
• Closed session for county administrator applicant review and transition with current administrator

The Board of Supervisors approved an $81,061 budget amendment for several departments and created a full-time IT Technician position. Other actions included updating the mileage reimbursement rate and authorizing a modification to the County Administrator's employment agreement.

• Approved FY23 budget amendment of $81,061 for Library ($50,000), Clerk of Circuit Court ($24,232), and Parks and Recreation ($6,829) (4-0)
• Approved creation of full-time IT Technician position via budget transfer (4-0)
• Adopted mileage reimbursement rate of $0.655 per mile effective January 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Authorized County Attorney to prepare modification to Dr. Workman's employment agreement (4-0)
• Authorized public hearing for proposed amendment to Section 50-76 regarding exemption eligibility (4-0)
• Waived $30.60 in permit fees for blanket permit #1-2023 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $887,126.08 for School Board February 2023 requisition (4-0)
• Appropriated $13,647.23 local allotment for November 2022 Social Services report (4-0)

Continued Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is continuing its regular meeting from December 20, 2022. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Executive Session for discussion of personnel matters pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia

The Board of Supervisors met in a continued session and entered an executive session to discuss County Administrator applicants. No substantive legislative or budgetary decisions were recorded in the regular session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss County Administrator applicants (unanimous)
• Approved Certification of Executive Meeting (unanimous)

Continued Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is continuing its regular meeting from December 20, 2022. The agenda includes an executive session to review applications and conduct interviews for the County Administrator position.

• Executive session for personnel matters
• County Administrator application review and interviews

The Board of Supervisors met for a continued meeting and entered an executive session to discuss County Administrator applicants. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made during the regular session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss County Administrator applicants (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)
• Approved Certification of Executive Meeting (4-0)

Re-organizational Meeting

The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual re-organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt 2023 rules of procedure, authorize bank accounts and appointments, and discuss the FY23 budget calendar. The meeting is a continuation of the December 20, 2022 regular meeting.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of 2023 Rules of Procedure
• Resolution(s) of Bank Account Authorization
• Resolution of Authorized Agents
• FY23 Budget Calendar (draft available, to be adopted at January regular meeting)

The Board elected Adam Kidd as Chairman and Stephen Kelley as Vice-Chairman for 2023. The Board adopted the 2023 Rules of Procedure and bank resolutions, and re-appointed members to several local boards and commissions. Several other appointments and the budget calendar were tabled.

• Elected Adam Kidd as 2023 Board Chairman
• Elected Stephen Kelley as 2023 Board Vice-Chairman
• Adopted 2023 Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Bank Resolutions and authorized agents (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Linda Townley and John Martin to Economic Development Authority (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Becky Bane, Keith Niday, and Michael Shelton to Local Board of Building Code of Appeals (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Kathy Havens to Mount Rogers Mental Health Community Services Board (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Molly Thompson to Bland County Public Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)