Bland County public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several grant appropriations and fund transfers. The meeting includes a request for a January 2026 school board requisition and the adoption of the FY26 payroll and holiday schedule.
- January 2026 School Board requisition and appropriation of $1,128,966.42
- FY26 Virginia Department of Fire Programs PPE Grant of $99,930.00
- AEP Foundation Award Grant of $35,000.00
- Litter Prevention Program Grant of $9,953.46
- Transfer of $17,500.00 in E911 Fund
The Board of Supervisors approved several grant appropriations for fire services and litter prevention. They also authorized the relocation of two voting precincts and approved various financial adjustments and payroll calendars.
- Approved relocation of Seddon District to Bland County Public Library and Rocky Gap District to Rocky Gap Volunteer Fire Dept. Building
- Appropriated $99,930.00 FY26 Virginia Department of Fire Programs PPE Grant
- Appropriated $35,000.00 AEP Foundation Grant for Hollybrook Fire Dept. emergency vehicle
- Appropriated $9,953.46 Bland County Litter Prevention and Recycling Program Grant
- Approved $10,081.59 in trash bill adjustments for September through December 2025
- Approved $17,500 transfer from Dispatch Center Equipment to Salary and Wages
- Extended FY25 audit date to January 15, 2026
- Adopted 2026 Payroll and Holiday Calendar
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several funding requests, including a November school requisition and a payment to VDOT. The body is also considering a new trash ordinance public hearing and various foundation grants.
- November 2025 School Board requisition of $1,128,966.42
- Payment of $315,711.43 to VDOT
- VDEM 911 grants of $186,851
- Wythe Bland Foundation Grants totaling $28,000 ($18,000 for Farmers Market and $10,000 for Community Development)
- Approval of advertisement for a public hearing regarding a trash ordinance
The Board of Supervisors approved several grant appropriations for youth sports, parks, and emergency services. They also authorized funding for a new 911 dispatch system and a fire truck, and approved a temporary part-time position in the Commissioner of the Revenue office.
- Approved $186,851 VDEM 911 grant for computer-aided dispatch system
- Approved $315,711.43 general fund payment for Commonwealth Transportation Board grant repayment
- Approved $28,000 Wythe-Bland Foundation grants for Farmers’ Market ($18,000) and Parks and Recreation ($10,000)
- Approved $5,000 Skews Family Foundation Grant for Youth Sports
- Appropriated $5,000 from Ceres Fire Department for a fire truck
- Approved creation of a temporary part-time position in the Commissioner of the Revenue office
- Approved advertisement for public hearing regarding trash bills on yearly tax tickets
- Approved Entertainment Permit for Rocky Gap Grill with fireworks and stage restrictions
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will vote on a requisition for school funding and a monthly allotment for Social Services. The meeting includes a public hearing on an ordinance for local employee bonuses and requests for project approvals.
- October 2025 School Board requisition and appropriation of $1,136,964.08
- Public hearing on an ordinance authorizing local employee bonuses
- Social Services monthly allotment of $17,439.25
- Approval of the lowest bid for the DHCD Dental Clinic project
- Appropriation of $5,000 from Community Development and $5,000 from Ceres Volunteer Department
The Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance for FY26 local employee bonuses and approved several funding appropriations. Other actions included authorizing fairground demolition and approving a fire truck purchase.
- Adopted ordinance authorizing local employee bonuses for budgeted FY26 employees (4-0)
- Appropriated $1,136,964.08 for Bland County School Board’s October 2025 requisition (4-0)
- Appropriated $5,000 from Community Development for a fire truck purchase (4-0)
- Approved $441,073.71 in bills for September 2025 (4-0)
- Approved demolition of old barn on fairgrounds with Bland County Fair, Inc. incurring cost (4-0)
- Approved Entertainment Permit for Rocky Gap Grill and waived fees for October 11, 2025 event (4-0)
- Approved trash adjustments from June 2025 through September 2025 totaling $3,280.83 (4-0)
- Appropriated $17,439.25 local allotment for July 2025 Social Services’ report (4-0)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance for employee bonuses. The body is also deciding on budget transfers, school requisitions, and a resolution for opioid-related claims.
- Public hearing on ordinance for 1.5% bonus for full-time Bland County employees
- September 2025 School Board requisition and appropriation of $1,136,964.08
- Social Services monthly allotment of $16,372.30
- Appropriation of $1,568.00 to Mount Rogers Regional Partnership
- Resolution of Participation in a Direct Settlement of Opioid Related Claims
The Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance for a 1.5% local employee bonus and approved $371,438 in FY25 budget transfers. Other actions included participating in an opioid settlement and approving various appropriations and permits.
- Approved ordinance for 1.5% bonus for full-time Bland County employees (Unanimous)
- Adopted FY25 County Budget transfers and supplements of $371,438.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,567.50 appropriation for FY26 to Mount Rogers Regional Partnership (Unanimous)
- Approved FY26-27 Mount Rogers Community Services Performance Contract (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution of Participation in opioid settlement against the Sackler Family (Unanimous)
- Approved VDOT request for 'Children at play' sign on Main St. (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,200.00 transfer from WCIV Village Reconstruction to Crime Insurance (Unanimous)
- Approved entertainment permits and fee waivers for Bland County Fair, Inc., Mountain Top Holiness Church, and Festival of Leaves
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider the FY26 Budget and the FY26 Local Improvement Funding Plan. The meeting includes requests for school board funding and budget transfers for FY25.
- Appropriation of $1,141,146.10 for July 2025 School Board requisition
- Approval of FY26 Budget with $2,556.00 in additional revenue
- Adoption of FY25 County Budget transfers and supplements totaling $148,600.00
- Approval of FY26 Local Improvement Funding Plan
- Monthly Social Services allotment of $12,532.97
The Board of Supervisors approved the FY26 Local Improvement Funding Plan and adopted FY25 budget transfers. They also authorized opioid abatement participation and approved several permit fee waivers.
- Approved FY26 Local Improvement Funding Plan with 40% for Education and 60% for Public Safety (4-0)
- Adopted FY25 budget transfers and supplements of $148,600.00 (4-0)
- Appropriated $2,556.00 from United Way of Southwest Virginia for the Bland Ministry Center (4-0)
- Authorized County Administrator to sign opioid abatement participation form (4-0)
- Approved advertisement for public hearing on local employee bonus ordinance (4-0)
- Waived $250.68 in permit fees for Bland County School Board permit #102-2025 (4-0)
- Approved entertainment permit and waived fees for Mountain Top Holiness Church (unanimous)
- Approved grant funding applications to the Wythe Bland Foundation (unanimous)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review monthly financial reports and fund allocations for schools and social services. The body is also asked to approve budget transfers, a VDEM sheltering grant, and trash adjustments.
- June 2025 School Board requisition and appropriation of $1,141,146.10
- Social Services monthly allotment of $60,971.10
- Trash adjustments from May 2025 through June 2025 in the amount of $4,872.79
- Community Development budget transfer and supplement of $1,500.00
- Approval of Bland County Fair Inc. improvements
The Board of Supervisors approved a VDEM Sheltering Grant for a school generator and granted a one-year styrofoam ban exemption for local schools. Other actions included approving fairgrounds grading and various budget transfers and payrolls.
- Approved $242,500 VDEM Sheltering Grant for Bland Elementary School backup generator (4-0)
- Adopted one-year exemption for Bland County Public Schools from Virginia styrofoam ban (4-0)
- Approved grading project at the fairgrounds (4-0)
- Approved $4,872.79 in trash adjustments for May-June 2025 (4-0)
- Appropriated $1,500.00 in FY25 budget transfers from Community Development (4-0)
- Approved $1,141,146.10 for Bland County School Board July 2025 requisition (4-0)
- Appropriated $60,971.10 local allotment for April 2025 Social Services report (4-0)
- Approved payroll and bills for May and June 2025 (4-0)
Continued Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will meet to formally adopt the FY26 County and School Budget via resolution. The board will also consider an application for a VDOT Smart Portal Road Study.
- Adoption of FY26 County and School Budget
- Approval of VDOT Smart Portal - Road Study application
- Executive session regarding Business and Industry
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the FY26 County and School Budget. The Board also approved an application for a VDOT Smart Portal Road Study.
- Adopted FY26 County and School Budget of $43,506,578.00 (4-0)
- Approved application for VDOT Smart Portal Road Study (unanimous)
- Approved May 2, 2025, meeting agenda (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting to approve standard minutes, bills, payroll, and monthly reports. The board will also vote on a $1,141,146.10 school board requisition for June 2025 and a $14,450.33 monthly allotment for Social Services.
- Approve June 2025 School Board requisition: $1,141,146.10
- Approve Social Services monthly allotment: $14,450.33
- Lease fairgrounds to Bland County Fair, Inc.
- Approve zoning request from Mr. Don Thompson
- Approve $8,000 library budget appropriation and $10,000 tourism budget appropriation
The Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year lease for the fairgrounds to Bland County Fair, Inc. and granted several conditional use permits. The Board also approved multiple budget appropriations for the library, tourism, and local fire departments.
- Approved 10-year lease of fairgrounds to Bland County Fair, Inc.
- Approved VDOT secondary six-year plan
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for mini warehouse storage on Tax Map No. 119-A-28
- Approved two-year extension of Conditional Use Permit for Don Thompson (Tax Map No.'s 49-A-9, 9A, 9B and 49-A-15)
- Appropriated $8,000 to FY25 Library budget
- Appropriated $10,000 Virginia Tourism Corporation grant to FY25 Tourism budget
- Appropriated $399,596.32 for FY25 Children’s Services Act (CSA) Budget
- Appointed Andy Davis to the Economic Development Authority through December 31, 2027
Continued Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to update and review the proposed FY26 budget and calendar. No votes or specific budget figures are listed; the session is informational and procedural.
- Approve meeting agenda as presented or amended
- Update and overview of FY26 Bland County Budget
- Update and review of FY26 Budget Calendar
The Board of Supervisors met for a continued budget work session to review the FY26 Bland County budget. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded regarding the budget.
- Approved May 2, 2025, meeting agenda (unanimous)
Continued Meeting
The board is holding a work session to review and discuss the proposed FY26 Bland County budget. The agenda includes an update on the budget and a review of the budget calendar. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda for this meeting.
- FY26 Budget update and overview
- FY26 Budget Calendar review
The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to end the local state of emergency regarding the burn ban. The board also held a work session to review the FY26 budget.
- Approved April 25, 2025, meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution ending the local state of emergency burn ban declared March 20, 2025
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit (CUP) for Twin States Towing & Fleet Services on Tax Map 77A2-A-7. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, payroll, reports, a $15,731.62 Social Services allotment, and a $1,141,146.10 school board requisition. Other action items include adopting a water supply planning resolution, leasing fairgrounds to Bland Fair Inc., appropriating $2,700 to the Ceres Alumni Association, adopting a Fair Housing Resolution and appointing a Fair Housing Officer, and approving support agreements and a $12,000 VDEM 911 grant.
- Public hearing and decision on CUP for Twin States Towing & Fleet Services on Tax Map 77A2-A-7
- Appropriation of $15,731.62 for local Social Services monthly allotment
- Approve May 2025 school board requisition of $1,141,146.10
- Approve $2,700 from General Fund to reimburse Ceres Alumni Association for costs at Ceres School house
- Approve and appropriate VDEM 911 grants totaling $12,000
The Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for Twin States Towing & Fleet Services and adopted several resolutions regarding water supply and fair housing. They also approved various financial appropriations for the school board, social services, and the Ceres Alumni Association.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Twin States Towing & Fleet Services (Tax Map 77A2-A-7) (4-0)
- Appropriated $1,141,146.10 for Bland County School Board May 2025 requisition (4-0)
- Appropriated $2,697.56 from General Fund to Ceres Alumni Association (4-0)
- Appropriated $12,000 for VDEM 911 Grants (4-0)
- Appropriated $15,731.62 local allotment for February 2025 Social Services report (4-0)
- Adopted resolution for Local & Regional Water Supply Planning and application (4-0)
- Adopted Fair Housing Resolution and appointed Cicely Dunford as Fair Housing Officer (4-0)
- Approved Support Agreement and Resolution between the County and the Service Authority (4-0)
Continued Meeting
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold a forum to hear budget requests from individual departments, boards, authorities, commissions, and agencies for fiscal year 2026. Wytheville Community College is scheduled to present at 4:10 PM. The board will also consider approving the meeting agenda. No other speakers are listed.
- FY26 Budget Request Forum with 5-minute speaker limit
- Wytheville Community College budget request presentation at 4:10 PM
- Approval of meeting agenda as presented or amended
The Board of Supervisors appointed Jonathan Dunn as Chief of the Little Creek Fire Department. The Board also heard FY26 budget requests from Wytheville Community College, Mount Rogers Community Services, Bland Combined Courts, and the Voter Registrar.
- Approved April 9, 2025, meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Appointed Jonathan Dunn as Chief of the Little Creek Fire Department
Board Of Supervisors
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a rezoning and conditional use permit for Pascor on Tax Map 71A3-A-46A. They will also consider approving the consent agenda, including a $15,761.60 Social Services allotment and a $1,141,146.10 school requisition. Multiple appropriations and policy items are up for discussion, such as trash adjustments, health insurance rates, and disaster response agreements.
- Public hearing on rezoning/conditional use permit for Pascor (Tax Map 71A3-A-46A)
- Appropriation of $1,141,146.10 for April 2025 school requisition
- Request to appropriate $89,000 to Bland County Rescue Squad
- Request to appropriate $30,000 to Bland County Water Department budget
- Request to approve trash adjustments from Dec 2024–Mar 2025 totaling $4,736.33
The Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning of Tax Map 77A3-A-46A from agricultural to industrial and granted a corresponding conditional use permit. Members also approved several budget appropriations for public safety, schools, and water infrastructure. A local state of emergency was certified for a burn ban.
- Approved rezoning of Tax Map 77A3-A-46A from Agricultural to Industrial (4-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Tax Map 77A3-A-46A requiring a privacy fence (4-0)
- Appropriated $89,000 to Bland County Rescue Squad for a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ambulance (4-0)
- Appropriated $14,923.81 to Bland and Rocky Gap Volunteer Fire Departments for breathing apparatuses (4-0)
- Appropriated $30,000 grant for Water Treatment Plant filter module replacement (4-0)
- Adopted resolution certifying local state of emergency for a burn ban (unanimous)
- Extended fairgrounds lease to Bland County Fair, Inc. through October 2, 2027 (unanimous)
- Appropriated $15,000 FEMA funds to Bland County Public Schools for Hurricane Helene adult meals (4-0)
Continued Meeting
The Bland County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on transferring a county-owned parcel (91A2-2-3A) to the Bland County Economic Development Authority. The board also will consider approving a FY26 budget calendar amendment and appointing Mary Anne Hall to the CPMT Board.
- Public hearing and vote on transferring Parcel ID 91A2-2-3A to the Bland County Economic Development Authority
- Proposed approval of FY26 Budget Calendar Amendment
- Appointment of Mary Anne Hall (VDH) to the CPMT Board
- Meeting scheduled to adjourn until March 25, 2025 at 5:00 pm
- Public comment limit of three minutes per speaker at public hearings
The Board of Supervisors approved the deed transfer of Parcel #91A2-2-3A to the Bland County Economic Development Authority. The Board also amended the FY26 Budget Calendar and appointed a new member to the Community Policy Management Team.
- Approved transfer of property at 696 Main Street (Parcel #91A2-2-3A) to Bland County Economic Development Authority (3-0)
- Adopted amended FY26 Budget Calendar with work session scheduled for April 25 at 4:00 p.m.
- Appointed Mary Anne Hall of the Virginia Department of Health to the Community Policy Management Team (CPMT)
Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet to approve monthly allotments for Social Services and the school system. The body is also requested to decide on a rezoning request, board appointments, and funding for the Sheriff's office.
- School Board March 2025 requisition of $1,141,146.10
- Sheriff's office appropriation of $45,057.70
- Social Services monthly allotment of $16,086.38
- Rezoning request approval
- Letter of Support to Gigabeam Networks
The Board approved $118,733.71 for Sheriff's Office vehicles, drones, and training. They also confirmed multiple appointments to county boards and commissions and issued a resolution of support for Gigabeam Networks.
- Appropriated $118,733.71 to FY25 Sheriff's Office budget for vehicles, drone equipment, and training (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution and letter of support for Gigabeam Networks BEAD application (Unanimous)
- Appropriated $1,141,146.10 for Bland County School Board’s March 2025 requisition (Unanimous)
- Appropriated $16,086.38 local allotment for December 2024 Social Services’ report (Unanimous)
- Appointed Amie Harden to Zoning Appeals Board and Bradley Yoder and Sara King to Open Door Community Board of Directors (Unanimous)
- Appointed multiple members to various boards including Public Library, Economic Development Authority, and others (Unanimous)
- Appropriated $400 ($100 from each Supervisor's Community Fund) to After Prom (Unanimous)
- Approved proclamation of recognition for the family of David E. Dillow (Unanimous)
Board Of Supervisors
This is a re-organizational and regular meeting of the Bland County Board of Supervisors. The board will elect a chairman and vice-chairman, then consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, bills, payroll, and reports. Key actions include appropriating a $15,333.89 monthly allotment for Social Services and approving a $1,141,146.10 School Board requisition for February 2025. The board will also vote on adoption of 2025 Rules of Procedure, FY25 Budget Calendar, holiday calendar, and several other items such as a forestry sustainability award grant of $14,688.70.
- Approve $1,141,146.10 School Board requisition for February 2025
- Appropriate $15,333.89 monthly allotment for Social Services
- Adopt FY25 Budget Calendar
- Approve and appropriate Forestry Sustainability Award of $14,688.70
- Request to waive permit fees
The Board elected Randy Johnson as Chair and Patrick Groseclose as Vice-Chair for 2025. The Board approved over $1.1 million for the school board's February requisition and filled multiple appointments across various county boards and commissions.
- Elected Randy Johnson as 2025 Board Chair
- Elected Patrick Groseclose as 2025 Board Vice-Chair
- Appropriated $1,141,146.10 for Bland County School Board February 2025 requisition
- Appropriated $15,333.89 for November 2024 Social Services local allotment
- Appropriated $14,688.70 from the Forest Sustainability Award
- Appropriated $2,000 from the American Library Association Community Connect Grant
- Adopted the FY2026 Budget Calendar and 2025 Holiday Calendar
- Adopted mileage reimbursement rate of $0.70 per mile effective January 1, 2025