Scott County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a commercial kennel permit and amendments to the FY 2024 budget. The body will also discuss ARPA projects and various administrative appointments.

• Public hearing to amend FY 2024 Budget, including a $5,277,917 increase to the School Operating Fund
• Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for a commercial kennel on Fawn Drive (Tax Map # 160 A 18A)
• Approval of ARPA Projects
• Ratification of Robinson Farmer Cox Engagement Letter
• Appointments for Tina Seay to the Regional Industrial Facilities Board and Planning District One Behavioral Health Services Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance to update the Transient Occupancy Tax to align with the Code of Virginia. The meeting also includes discussions on transportation projects and county financial thresholds.

• Public hearing on amending the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance
• Establishment of a $20,000 capitalization threshold for GASB Implementation Guide 2021-1
• VDOT Smart Scale Projects and general VDOT update
• Town of Duffield Boundary discussion
• Appalachian Community Action Planning Grant Application

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss personnel changes and administrative approvals. Key items include a request for salary increases for Housing Authority board members and the creation of a new diesel mechanic position.

• Consideration of a new position for a Diesel Mechanic
• Housing Authority request for Board Member salary increases
• Ratification of a letter of support for Friends of Southwest Virginia
• Refund of an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit
• 2023 VACO Annual Business Meeting voting credentials

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is considering an ordinance to amend and reenact the Scott County Public Procurement Ordinance to align with Virginia state law. The board will also review budget ratifications and local appointments.

• Public hearing on amending the Scott County Public Procurement Ordinance
• Ratification of $400 from Board Contingency to Court Service Travel
• Appointment for Comprehensive Policy Management Team (Private Provider) unexpired term
• Discussion regarding Scott County 4-H Trip
• Report from John Kilgore regarding the Economic Development Authority

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 2023-02 to amend and reenact the Scott County Public Procurement Ordinance. This update aligns the local ordinance with Title 2.2, Chapter 43 of the Code of Virginia.

• Adopted Public Procurement Ordinance No. 2023-02
• Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Amended meeting agenda to remove Scott County 4-H Trip and add VJCCCA Resolution

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved new pay rates for election officials and discussed preparations for the November 7, 2023, General and Special Elections. The board also addressed ADA compliance certifications for precincts and scheduled official training dates.

• Approved pay for Election Officials: Chief $235, Assistant Chief $220, and others $195
• Special Elections for Mayor of Gate City, Weber City Town Council member, and Mayor of Weber City
• Candidate filing deadline set for August 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
• Early voting begins September 22
• Purchase of 'Election Pins' for election officials

The Board approved pay increases for election officials and the purchase of election pins. Members discussed upcoming special elections, early voting dates, and ADA compliance certification for precincts.

• Approved June 22, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved pay increase for Chief EO ($235), Assistant Chief ($220), and other EOs ($195) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 'Election Pins' for election officials (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss updates from the Virginia Department of Transportation and Soil and Water. The body is also considering a Memorandum of Understanding for the MECC Promise Program and several board appointments.

• MECC Promise Program MOU
• Appointments for Comprehensive Policy Management Team
• Appointments for Southwest Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board
• Appointments for Appalachian Juvenile Commission
• Virginia Department of Transportation update

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Mountain Empire Community College for the Promise Program and granted a fireworks permit for Duffield Daze. Members also appointed representatives to the Appalachian Juvenile Commission and the Southwest Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board.

• Approved Mountain Empire Community College Promise Program MOU (6-0)
• Granted Duffield Daze fireworks permit contingent on Economic Development Authority approval (6-0)
• Established GASB 96 SBITA threshold for right to use at $5,000 (6-0)
• Appointed Michael Carrico to Southwest Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board (6-0)
• Appointed Mark Thompson to Appalachian Juvenile Commission (6-0)
• Authorized public hearing on procurement ordinance updates (6-0)
• Approved July 12, 2023 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved various fund claims including $1,841,169.25 from General Fund (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Scott County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding an access easement on Greens Chapel Lane. The board will also discuss regional funding combinations and various administrative appointments.

• Public hearing for access easement on Greens Chapel Lane (tax map 24 A 6) for Devil’s Fork Campground (tax map 24 A 5)
• Resolution to combine VJCCCA funding with eight other counties and two cities
• Appointment for Comprehensive Policy Management Team (Private Provider) unexpired term
• Review of Housing Authority documents
• Investment Resolution

The Board of Supervisors approved an access easement for the Devil’s Fork Campground on Greens Chapel Lane. They also passed an investment resolution and approved several fund disbursements and a victim witness grant.

• Approved access easement for Devil’s Fork Campground (6-0)
• Approved Housing Authority environmental review and funding documents (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-09 authorizing County Administrator to sign investment documents (6-0)
• Accepted DCJS Victim Witness Grant Program Year 3 Grant #24-O1150VW20 (6-0)
• Approved $2,011,897.08 for General Fund vouchers (6-0)
• Approved $511,833.00 for Health Insurance Reimbursement Fund (6-0)
• Approved $359,619.81 for Social Services Fund (6-0)
• Postponed appointment for Comprehensive Policy Management Team position until August