Bland County public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application by the Economic Development Authority to change Tax Map No. 91A2-2-3A from Agricultural to Commercial. The board will also consider a resolution to modify the local state of emergency for a burn ban, approve a contract for appraisal services for the 2026 general reassessment, adopt trash bill adjustments of $3,033.54 for October–December 2024, and declare December 26, 2024, as a local holiday. Consent agenda items include a school board requisition of $1,141,146.10 for January 2025 and a Social Services monthly allotment of $15,864.44.
- Public hearing on EDA rezoning application for Tax Map No. 91A2-2-3A from Agricultural to Commercial
- Resolution modifying the local state of emergency regarding a burn ban
- Contract for appraisal services for the 2026 general reassessment
- Trash bill adjustments totaling $3,033.54 for October–December 2024
- Declaration of December 26, 2024, as a local holiday
The Board approved a rezoning request for a building at 696 Main Street and authorized a contract for 2026 General reassessment services. They also approved several budget appropriations for the Sheriff's Office and ended the local state of emergency for a burn ban.
- Approved rezoning of 696 Main St (Tax Map 91A2-2-3A) from Agricultural to Commercial (4-0)
- Adopted resolution ending local state of emergency for a burn ban (4-0)
- Approved 2026 General reassessment services contract with Wampler and Eanes Appraisal Group, Ltd (4-0)
- Appropriated $20,000 to Sheriff's Selective Enforcement budget for a vehicle (4-0)
- Appropriated $18,217.10 to Sheriff's Blue Line budget for police equipment (4-0)
- Approved $1,141,146.10 for Bland County School Board’s January 2025 requisition (4-0)
- Adopted trash bill adjustments from October to December 2024 totaling $3,033.54 (4-0)
- Added December 26, 2024, as a local holiday (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
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Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will vote on a November school requisition and a local state of emergency resolution. The body is also considering a request to waive power service fees for Giga Beam Network.
- November 2024 School Board requisition and appropriation of $1,066,358.75
- Resolution declaring Local State of Emergency
- Request to approve Giga Beam Network and waive all power service fees throughout Bland County
- Appropriation of Wythe Bland Foundation Grants in the amount of $55,000
- Social Services monthly allotment of $15,908.24
The Board adopted a resolution certifying a local state of emergency that began September 27, 2024. Other actions included appropriating funds for community building renovations and approving grants for the farmers' market and youth sports.
- Adopted resolution certifying local state of emergency declared Sept 27, 2024 (4-0)
- Appropriated $50,000 from Capital Improvement fund to Buildings and Grounds for Community Building renovation (4-0)
- Approved and appropriated $55,000 in Wythe-Bland Foundation grants for Farmers' Market ($15,000) and Youth Sports Coordinator ($40,000) (4-0)
- Waived $51.00 electrical permit fee for Giga Beam Network power meters (4-0)
- Approved amended 2024 Holiday and Meeting Calendar, adding local holidays on Nov 27 and Dec 31 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $1,066,358.75 for School Board November 2024 requisition (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $15,908.24 local allotment for August 2024 Social Services report (4-0)
- Approved payroll and bills totaling $624,695.05 for September and October (4-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special called meeting to conduct public hearings. The body will discuss a proposed ordinance change and the proposed FY25 School Board Budget.
- Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance Change 004
- Public hearing on Proposed FY25 School Board Budget
The Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the FY25 School Board Budget and adopted a new code section regarding tax penalties. Both items were passed following public hearings where no speakers were present.
- Approved new code section 50-32 regarding real estate/personal property tax penalties (3-0)
- Approved FY25 School Board Budget amendment of $897,448.19 (3-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review funding requests for local schools and social services. The body is also deciding on the scheduling of public hearings for a conditional use permit and a rezoning request.
- October 2024 School Board requisition and appropriation of $1,066,358.75
- Social Services monthly allotment of $15,794.22
- Proposed public hearing for C&M Truck Repair CUP (Map #34A-A-25C)
- Proposed public hearing for Don Thompson rezoning request (Map #49-A-9)
- Trash bill adjustments for June 2024 through September 2024 totaling $5,291.88
The Board of Supervisors approved the re-zoning of Tax Map #49-A-9 to Commercial following a public hearing. Other actions included adopting a retiree health insurance benefit plan and approving various permit waivers and financial adjustments.
- Re-zoned Tax Map #49-A-9 to Commercial (4-0)
- Adopted Bland County Health Insurance Retiree Benefit Plan and Policy effective September 1, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved $1,066,358.75 Bland County School Board October 2024 requisition (4-0)
- Approved trash bill adjustments for June 2024 through September 2024 of $5,291.88 (4-0)
- Approved and waived fees for Bland County Festival of Leaves entertainment permit (4-0)
- Waived $30.60 permit fee for Bland County Fair Association amusement devices (4-0)
- Appropriated $15,794.22 local allotment for July 2024 Social Services report (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including payroll and bills for July, August, and September (4-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a $1,250,000 DHCD contract for a dental clinic extension, along with routine consent items including minutes, bills, payroll, and reports. They will also vote on a fee waiver for a tent revival, a $5,000 appropriation for seized assets, and FY24 budget transfers.
- Request to approve execution of $1,250,000 DHCD contract for dental clinic extension
- Request to waive fees for Mountain Top Holiness Church tent revival
- Appropriation of $5,000 into Commonwealth's seized asset line
- FY24 End of Year Budget Transfers and Supplements
- Social Services monthly allotment of $15,756.33
The Board of Supervisors approved a $1.25M grant for the Bland Dental Clinic Project and adopted FY24 budget transfers. A public hearing was scheduled for October 9 to discuss a proposed late tax payment fee ordinance.
- Approved $1.25M grant for Bland Dental Clinic Project (unanimous)
- Adopted FY24 budget transfers and supplements of $235,294.00 (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for October 9, 2024, regarding late tax payment fees (unanimous)
- Appropriated $5,000 from Seized Asset Fund to Commonwealth’s Attorney FY25 budget (unanimous)
- Approved and waived fees for Mountain Top Holiness Church entertainment permit (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including payroll and bills totaling $745,800.37 (unanimous)
- Appropriated $1,066,358.75 for Bland County School Board September 2024 requisition (unanimous)
- Appropriated $15,756.33 local allotment for June 2024 Social Services report (unanimous)
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including a school board requisition of $1,112,984.67 for August 2024 and a social services monthly allotment of $17,092.58. They will also vote on resolutions to participate in the Kroger National Opioid Settlement, certify a local state of emergency, and adopt enhanced hazardous duty benefits for the Virginia retirement system. Additionally, the board will decide on creating a Youth Sports Coordinator position with $10,000 and a Part-Time Assistant Commonwealth Attorney position with $60,000, along with an appropriation of $1,830 from Mountain Community Action Program.
- Approve school board requisition of $1,112,984.67 for August 2024
- Adopt resolution for participation in Kroger National Opioid Settlement
- Create new position of Bland County Youth Sports Coordinator with $10,000 appropriation
- Create Part-Time Assistant Commonwealth Attorney position with $60,000 appropriation
- Adopt resolution certifying declaration of local state of emergency
The Board of Supervisors approved the creation of a Youth Sports Coordinator and a part-time Assistant Commonwealth Attorney. Members also voted to participate in the Kroger National Opioid Settlement and certified the end of a local burn ban emergency.
- Approved participation in the Kroger National Opioid Settlement (4-0)
- Certified the end of the local state of emergency burn ban effective July 23, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved Enhanced Hazardous Duty Benefits for Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and EMTs (4-0)
- Created Youth Sports Coordinator position and appropriated $10,000 (4-0)
- Created part-time Assistant Commonwealth Attorney position and appropriated $60,000 (4-0)
- Appropriated $1,830 in reimbursed funds to the Commissioner of the Revenue’s FY25 budget (4-0)
- Approved grant applications to the Wythe Bland Foundation (unanimous)
- Approved FY24-25 Mount Rogers Community Services Performance Contract Amendments (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will review various financial reports and allotments. Items include a $1,112,984.67 requisition for the School Board and a $62,611.90 allotment for Social Services. The Board will also consider trash bill adjustments and an evaluation of the County Administrator.
- $1,112,984.67 School Board requisition
- $62,611.90 Social Services monthly allotment
- $1,268.77 trash bill adjustments for April through June 2024
- Annual evaluation of the County Administrator
The Board of Supervisors approved several financial appropriations, including a $1.1M school requisition and $35,000 for the Bland Ministry Center. The board also authorized the carryover of over $312,000 in school safety and implementation funds to the FY25 budget.
- Approved consent agenda including $1,112,984.67 for Bland County School Board July 2024 requisition (unanimous)
- Appropriated $62,611.90 local allotment for April 2024 Social Services report (unanimous)
- Approved trash adjustments from April 2024 through June 2024 totaling $1,368.77 (unanimous)
- Approved carryover of $312,415.41 in FY24 School Safety and Security and All In Implementation PPA funds to FY25 budget (unanimous)
- Appropriated $35,000 from Public Safety Funds Fund 100 to the Bland Ministry Center (unanimous)
- Approved $3,600 transfer from Other Operating Supplies to Salaries and Wages for FY25 Clerk of Circuit Court Budget (unanimous)
- Approved payroll and bills for April, May, and June totaling $463,422.82 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board will vote on the adoption of the County and School budgets via resolution. The meeting also includes requests for a new EMS Chief position and the designation of July 5, 2024, as a local holiday.
- Adoption of FY24 County and School Budgets
- Request to approve a new EMS Chief position
- Request to adopt July 5, 2024, as a local holiday
- Online payment presentation by Treasurer Adam Kidd
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the FY25 County and School Board budget. They also established a new EMS Chief position and amended the 2024 holiday calendar. Additionally, the Board appropriated funds from Special Funds to various local fire departments and community organizations.
- Adopted FY25 County and School Board Budget of $48,659,395 (Unanimous)
- Approved new position of Emergency Medical Services Chief (Unanimous)
- Added July 5, 2024, as a local holiday to the 2024 Holiday Calendar (Unanimous)
- Appropriated Board's Special Funds to 15 local fire departments and community groups (Unanimous)
- Approved June 7, 2024, meeting agenda (Unanimous)
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025 county and school budgets. Members will also consider votes on several appropriations, including funding for social services, school operations, and two state grants. These funds support local education, community assistance programs, and regional tourism initiatives.
- Public hearing on the proposed FY 25 county and school budget
- Appropriation of $18,846.70 for monthly Social Services allotment
- School Board requisition and appropriation of $1,112,984.67 for June 2024
- Approval of a $2,250 Library Literacy Grant
- Approval of an $11,680 Virginia Tourism Corp. DMO Grant
The Board approved a $1.1M school board requisition and two grants for the library and tourism. A public hearing for the FY25 Bland County and Schools budget was held with no speakers. The meeting recessed until June 7, 2024, for budget adoption.
- Approved Bland County School Board June 2024 requisition of $1,112,984.67 (Unanimous)
- Appropriated $2,250 from Dollar General Literacy Grant to Bland County Public Library (Unanimous)
- Appropriated $11,680 from Virginia Tourism Corporation to Bland County Tourism (Unanimous)
- Approved proclamation of recognition for Kathryn Dunn (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including payroll and bills totaling $614,733.57 (Unanimous)
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the Virginia Department of Transportation’s proposed six-year secondary road plan for fiscal years 2025 through 2030, which outlines planned maintenance and construction projects that affect local travel routes. The agenda lists several budgetary items for board action, including $1,112,984.67 for school requisitions, $15,883.98 for social services, and a $6,033.88 trash adjustment. The meeting also includes proposed approvals for the FY25 local improvement funding plan, the county administrator’s employment agreement, and an additional 911 address.
- Public hearing on VDOT proposed secondary six-year road plan for fiscal years 2025–2030
- Approval of FY25 local improvement funding plan and county administrator employment agreement
- Appropriation of $1,112,984.67 for May school board requisitions
- Monthly social services allotment request of $15,883.98
- Trash adjustment approval for January through March 2024 totaling $6,033.88
The Board of Supervisors adopted the VDOT secondary six-year plan for several routes and approved the County Administrator's employment agreement. They also authorized funding for a temporary Sheriff's Office position and approved various payroll and bill payments.
- Adopted VDOT secondary six-year plan FY25-FY30 for routes 603, 663, 652, 642, 616, 647, 639 and 640 phase 1 (4-0)
- Approved County Administrator’s Employment agreement (unanimous)
- Approved temporary Sheriff's Office position effective May 1, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved FY25 Local Improvement Funding Plan allocation: 40% Education, 60% Public Safety (unanimous)
- Approved $1,112,984.67 Bland County School Board May 2024 requisition (4-0)
- Approved trash adjustment of $6,033.88 for January to March 2024 (4-0)
- Approved naming a private drive 'Lakulish Drive' (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including payroll and bills totaling $473,223.14 (4-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors is meeting to review an overview of the fiscal year 2025 county budget and update the FY25 budget calendar. Budget work sessions allow supervisors to examine proposed spending and revenue before a final vote later in the year. The agenda also includes a correction to a motion from September 2023. No binding decisions are scheduled for this session.
- FY25 Bland County budget overview
- FY25 budget calendar review
- Correction of September 2023 board motion
- No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes listed on this agenda
The Board of Supervisors amended a previous motion to correct the FY24 Bland County School Board Budget amount. A work session was also held regarding the FY25 budget.
- Approved April 19, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Amended FY24 Bland County School Board Budget to $2,497,609 (unanimous)
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold a forum to hear five-minute budget requests from local departments and community groups for fiscal year 2025. Scheduled speakers include representatives from Wytheville Community College and the Bland Ministry Center. No binding votes or funding decisions are scheduled for this meeting; the board will use these presentations to prepare for upcoming budget work sessions.
- FY25 Budget Request Forum with five-minute speaker limits
- Presentations by Wytheville Community College and Bland Ministry Center
- Board approval of the April 10 meeting agenda
- Tentative scheduling of a budget work session for April 19, 2024
The Board of Supervisors heard budget requests from Wytheville Community College and the Bland Ministry Center. No funding decisions were made during this meeting. The session was recessed until April 19, 2024, for a budget work session.
- Approved April 10, 2024, meeting agenda (unanimous)
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will vote on routine financial approvals, including a $15,257.31 monthly allotment for Social Services and an April school requisition of $1,112,984.67. The administrator requests board approval to adopt FY25 insurance rates, collaborate with Wythe County on opioid abatement grant funds, allocate $10,489 in unspent health department money to the Mt Rogers Health District, and expand a dental clinic through DHCD block grants. The board will also reappoint Jerry Mercer to the Planning Commission and hold an executive session to evaluate the county administrator. These actions determine local service funding levels, update county insurance costs, and direct grant money toward community health initiatives.
- Approve April 2024 school requisition and appropriation of $1,112,984.67
- Adopt FY25 county insurance rates
- Allocate $10,489 in unspent Health Department funds to Mt Rogers Health District
- Approve Wythe/Bland County DSS collaboration on Opioid Abatement Authority Grant funds
- Reappoint Jerry Mercer to the Bland County Planning Commission through May 1, 2028
The Board of Supervisors approved the continuation of FY25 health insurance plans and a collaboration with Wythe County for an Opioid Abatement Authority grant. Other actions included funding for mobile health units and the appointment of a new Planning Commission member.
- Approved continuation of TLC health insurance plans for FY25 (unanimous)
- Approved collaboration with Wythe County for Opioid Abatement Authority grant (unanimous)
- Appropriated $10,489 to Mount Rogers Health District for two mobile health units (unanimous)
- Appointed Jerry Mercer to the Planning Commission through 04/30/2028 (unanimous)
- Appropriated $400 from supervisor Community Development Funds to After Prom Committee (unanimous)
- Adopted Section 3, Non-Discrimination, and Fair Housing policies for Community Development Block Grant dental clinic (unanimous)
- Appropriated $1,112,984.67 for Bland County School Board April 2024 requisition (unanimous)
- Appropriated $15,257.31 local allotment for January 2024 Social Services report (unanimous)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review the FY23 financial audit and consider various local appointments. The agenda includes a request for a $1,112,984.67 school board requisition and a $3,000 recreation budget appropriation.
- Approval of March 2024 School Board requisition for $1,112,984.67
- Appointment of Wade Hall to the Pathway Regional Industrial Facility Authority
- Appointment of a Board representative to the School Facility Committee
- Appropriation of $3,000 from the Recreation Budget to match a community donation
- Presentation of the FY23 Financial Review and Audit
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including $1,112,984.67 for the School Board's March 2024 requisition and various payroll and vendor payments. The Board also accepted the FY23 financial report and made two committee appointments.
- Approved March 2024 School Board requisition of $1,112,984.67 (unanimous)
- Appropriated $15,212.70 local allotment for December 2023 Social Services report (unanimous)
- Approved payroll and bills totaling $611,238.20 for January and February (unanimous)
- Accepted FY23 financial review and audit report (unanimous)
- Appointed Wade Hall to Pathway Park Regional Industrial Facilities Authority through 12/31/2025 (unanimous)
- Appointed Patrick Groseclose to School Facility Committee through 06/30/2024 (unanimous)
- Appropriated up to $8,000 from Recreation budget to match community donations (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Of Supervisors
The board will approve the consent agenda including minutes, bills, payroll, and reports. They will also consider approving a $15,705.26 monthly allotment for Social Services and a school requisition of $1,112,984.67.
- Approve the consent agenda including minutes, bills, payroll, and reports
- Appropriate local Social Services monthly allotment in the amount of $15,705.26
- Approve February 2024 School Board requisition of $1,112,984.67
The Board of Supervisors approved the FY25 Budget Calendar and appointed members to the Planning Commission. The Board also approved several payroll and bill payments and authorized two permit fee waivers.
- Approved FY25 Budget Calendar with forum on April 10 and budget adoption on June 7
- Re-appointed Jerry Mercer to Planning Commission (term expires 04/30/2024)
- Appointed Jim McCleary to Planning Commission (term expires 12/31/2027)
- Adopted $0.67 per mile reimbursement rate effective January 1, 2024
- Waived $30.60 permit fee for County of Bland blanket permit #1-2024
- Waived $26.11 permit fee for Bland County High School permit #4-2024
- Approved $1,112,984.67 for Bland County School Board February 2024 requisition
- Approved $15,705.26 local allotment for November 2023 Social Services report
Re-organizational Meeting
The Board will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the upcoming term. The meeting also includes requests for direction on 2024 rules, bank authorizations, and the solid waste contract.
- Election of Chairman
- Election of Vice-Chairman
- Adoption of 2024 Rules of Procedure
- County Solid Waste Contract discussion
- Review of FY 24 Budget Calendar draft
The Board elected its 2024 Chairman and Vice-Chairman and adopted the annual rules of procedure and bank resolutions. The Board filled multiple appointments for county boards and commissions and awarded a solid waste collection contract. The budget calendar and appointments for the Recreation Committee and School Facilities Committee were tabled.
- Elected Keith Costello as 2024 Board Chairman (3-0, 1 abstain)
- Elected Randy Johnson as 2024 Board Vice-Chairman (3-0, 1 abstain)
- Adopted 2024 Rules of Procedure (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2024 Bank Resolutions and authorized agents (Unanimous)
- Awarded 3-year solid waste collection contract to Meridian Waste for $1,380,060.00 (Unanimous)
- Accepted withdrawal of solid waste collection bid from JDM Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Re-appointed members to various boards including Planning Commission, Social Services Board, and Zoning Appeals Board (Unanimous)
- Tabled 2024-2025 budget calendar, Recreation Committee, and School Facilities Committee appointments