Wise County public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider a proposed 1% increase to the FY 2022/23 budget. They will also vote on a $375,000 change order for demolishing the Appalachia High School Classroom Building and Auditorium, plus other routine items like consent agenda approvals and setting future public hearings.
- Public hearing on proposed 1% increase in County FY 2022/23 budget
- Change order to Demolition Contract for $375,000 for Appalachia High School demolition
- Third Quarter Appropriations
- Flat Gap Community Center Deed Acceptance
- Set public hearings for Conflict-of-Interest Policy and Federal Awards Administration Policy on 1/12/2023
The Board unanimously approved a 1% increase to the FY 2022/23 budget and budget amendments #23 through #29. Other actions included authorizing a $375,000 change order for the demolition of Appalachia High School buildings. The Board also scheduled public hearings for January 12, 2023, regarding conflict-of-interest and federal awards policies.
- Approved 1% increase to County FY 2022/23 budget (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments #23 thru #29 (unanimous)
- Authorized $375,000 change order for Appalachia High School demolition (unanimous)
- Approved 3rd quarter appropriations (unanimous)
- Approved Flat Gap Community Center Deed (unanimous)
- Approved MOU #31 to T&L Retainer Agreement for Solid Waste Management Facilities (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Cynthia Jessee to the Community Policy and Management Board (unanimous)
- Approved termination of Garber Trust per petition (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings or presentations. Key actions include amending the county personnel policy, authorizing advertisement for a public hearing on a proposed 1% budget increase, and considering budget amendments. The board will also enter closed session for legal, personnel, and investment matters.
- Amendment to County Personnel Policy
- Authorization to advertise public hearing for proposed 1% increase in FY 2022/23 budget
- Public hearing set for 12-8-2022 at 6:00 p.m. on budget increase
- Budget amendments including Amendment #22
- Closed session for legal counsel, personnel, and investment of public funds
The Board approved budget amendments #20, 21, and 22 and an amendment to the personnel policy regarding leave donations. A public hearing was scheduled for December 8, 2022, to discuss a proposed 1% increase in the FY 2022/23 budget. The Board also filled vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Community Policy and Management Board.
- Approved budget amendments #20, 21, and 22 (unanimous)
- Approved Personnel Policy amendment regarding leave donations (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for 12-8-2022 regarding proposed 1% FY 2022/23 budget increase (unanimous)
- Recommended Robin Benke to the Circuit Court Judge for a five-year term on the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
- Appointed Jerri Adams to the Community Policy and Management Board by acclamation (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of October 13, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting with no public hearings or consent agenda. They will receive updates from Ballad Health, Spearhead Trails, and Paws and Claws Club, and consider budget amendments and appointments. The board will also enter closed session for legal, personnel, and investment matters.
- Budget amendments (amended)
- Appointments
- Closed session for investing public funds, legal consultation, and personnel
- Ballad Health update
- Spearhead Trails update
The Wise County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, including Jarrad Addison and Josh Mabe, tabled one appointment, and accepted an additional Resource Officer Grant. They also heard a presentation from Ballad Health on rural healthcare investments.
- Approved minutes of September 8, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Recommended Jarrad Addison for Board of Zoning Appeals (5-year term) (unanimous)
- Tabled District One's Board of Zoning Appeals appointment until next month (unanimous)
- Recommended Josh Mabe for reappointment to Board of Zoning Appeals (5-year term) (unanimous)
- Approved closed session per Code of Virginia sections (unanimous)
- Approved closed session certification resolution (unanimous)
- Approved and accepted additional Resource Officer Grant (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on naming the road at the Town of Wise Sports Complex entrance as Veldon Dotson Blvd. They will also hear presentations on the MECC Promise Program and the Sun Tribe Solar Project, and consider several resolutions and agreements, including a consultant contract for courthouse HVAC design and fire/EMS funding.
- Public hearing: naming road at Town of Wise Sports Complex entrance as Veldon Dotson Blvd
- Resolution approving emergency services and firefighting organizations to operate within locality
- Resolution approving Sandy Ridge Fire Dept. to provide firefighting services within designated boundaries
- MOU for Creekside Drive culvert repair
- Agreement to engage T&L as consultant for design of new HVAC for old side of Courthouse
The Wise County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $15,000 increase in Fire and EMS allocation for each active fire and EMS department based in the county, contingent on submission of a completed financial form. The board also approved the naming of a road at the Town of Wise Sports Complex as Veldon Dotson Blvd., a consultant agreement for HVAC design at the courthouse, and several appointments and budget amendments. No public opposition was voiced on the road naming.
- Approved $15,000 increase to each active fire and EMS department (unanimous)
- Approved naming road at Town of Wise Sports Complex as Veldon Dotson Blvd. (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Thompson & Litton for HVAC design at old courthouse (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 2nd quarter appropriations, emergency services resolutions, and MOU for Creekside Drive culvert repair (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments #5 through #10 (unanimous)
- Tabled expired terms of Haskel Phillips and Bill Wampler on Board of Zoning Appeals until next month (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Donald L. Ratliff to Coal and Gas Road Improvement Advisory Committee (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Steve Lawson and Suzanne Lawson to Industrial Development Authority, and Lee Turner to Planning Commission (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed meals and beverage tax, a 1% increase to the FY 2022/23 budget, and an amendment to an ordinance recognizing law enforcement, fire, and rescue personnel. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including a behavioral health services contract and a road naming, and receive an economic development update.
- Public hearing on proposed meals and beverage tax (Ordinance #1-2022)
- Public hearing on proposed 1% increase in County FY 2022/23 budget
- Public hearing on amendment to ordinance recognizing law enforcement, fire, and rescue personnel
- Resolution ratifying declaration of local emergency for Wise County
- Set public hearing for naming road Veldon Dotson Blvd
The Wise County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an amendment to Ordinance #1-2022 to levy a meals and beverage tax, a 1% increase in the FY 2022/23 budget, and an amendment to the ordinance recognizing certain law enforcement, fire, and rescue personnel. They also approved the consent agenda, budget amendments, and several appointments. No public comments were made at the public hearings.
- Approved amendment to Ordinance #1-2022 to levy meals and beverage tax (unanimous)
- Approved 1% increase in County FY 2022/23 budget (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to ordinance recognizing law enforcement, fire, and rescue personnel (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including behavioral health contract and emergency declaration ratification (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments as presented (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Russell Wampler to IDA for 4-year term (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Sandra Adkins to Social Services Board for 4-year term (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Debra Wells to Tourism Committee for 4-year term (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors is meeting in recessed session to handle unfinished business, including first quarter appropriations and resolutions approving the FY 2022/23 school and county budgets. They will also consider a resolution endorsing a Smart Scale project submission, and then enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- First Quarter Appropriations
- Resolution Approving FY 2022/23 School Board Budget
- Resolution Approving FY 2022/23 County Budget
- Resolution of Endorsement for Wise County's Smart Scale Project Submission
- Closed session for legal counsel and personnel
The Wise County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the School Board FY 2022/23 budget and the County FY 2022/23 budget, as well as first quarter appropriations and a Smart Scale project resolution. All votes were unanimous, and no public comments were made at the prior public hearings.
- Adopted School Board FY 2022/23 budget (unanimous)
- Adopted County FY 2022/23 budget (unanimous)
- Approved first quarter appropriations (unanimous)
- Approved Smart Scale project resolution (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors is holding a recessed meeting that includes a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022/23 county budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including a PPTRA budget resolution and a CIP plan, plus first quarter appropriations and resolutions approving the school board and county budgets. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for personnel and legal matters, then recess to July 1, 2022.
- Public hearing on proposed Wise County FY 2022/23 Budget
- Resolution PPTRA Budget
- CIP Plan
- First Quarter Appropriations
- Resolution Approving FY 2022/23 School Board Budget
The Wise County Board of Supervisors held a recessed meeting on June 24, 2022, where they approved the consent agenda, including the PPTRA Budget resolution and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A public hearing on the FY 2022/23 budget was held, with residents expressing concerns about fuel costs, waste, and fixed-income struggles. The board also scheduled a budget workshop for June 30 to discuss fire and rescue needs, and recessed to July 1.
- Approved PPTRA Budget resolution (Resolution #17-2022) as part of consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved CIP Plan as part of consent agenda (unanimous)
- Scheduled budget workshop for June 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss fire and rescue needs
- Recessed meeting to July 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the proposed Wise County and School Board budgets for the 2022/23 fiscal year. The meeting includes public hearings on these budgets and discussions regarding budget amendments and first quarter appropriations.
- Public hearing for Proposed Wise County FY 2022/23 Budget
- Presentation of Proposed FY 2022/23 School Board Budget
- MOU #28 to T&L Retainer Agreement for Semi-Annual Groundwater Report
- MOU #29 to T&L Retainer Agreement for Solid Waste Management Facilities services
- MOU #30 to T&L Retainer Agreement for Solid Waste Mgt. Plan update
The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022/23 budget but received no comments. Due to the state's proposed budget arriving late, the county will revise its budget and hold another public hearing on June 24, 2022. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the CIP plan and three MOUs, and made several appointments.
- Approved minutes of May 12, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing on FY 2022/23 budget with no comments
- Approved FY 2022/23 CIP Plan (unanimous)
- Approved MOU #28, #29, #30 (unanimous)
- Cancelled July 14, 2022 Board of Supervisors meeting (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment #33 (unanimous)
- Appointed Gene Vanover Jr. to Planning Commission (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan and construction budget, a rezoning of 3.95 acres at 8250 Morrison Road, Norton, and a special use permit for 26+ acres at 11210 Riverview Road, Coeburn. The board will also hear a presentation on the proposed FY 2022/23 county budget and consider related resolutions, budget amendments, and appointments. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and investment matters.
- Public hearing: Proposed Wise County Secondary Six-Year Plan & Secondary System Construction Budget
- Public hearing: Rezoning of 3.95 acres at 8250 Morrison Road, Norton
- Public hearing: Special Use Permit for 26+ acres at 11210 Riverview Road, Coeburn
- Resolution: Renewal of Shenandoah Cable Television Franchise (Shentel)
- Resolution: Comprehensive Agreement – Union Primary School Addition & Renovation
The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda, including a ten-year cable TV franchise renewal, sale of three county properties, and a resolution for the Union Primary School addition. They also approved the Secondary Six-Year Plan, a rezoning on Morrison Road, and a special use permit for the old Coeburn Dragstrip. A public hearing for the FY2022/23 budget was set for June 9, 2022, and two appointments were made by acclamation.
- Approved consent agenda including Shenandoah Cable TV franchise renewal (10 years) (unanimous)
- Approved sale of three county properties via sealed bid (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for FY2022/23 budget on June 9, 2022 (unanimous)
- Adopted Secondary Six-Year Plan and Construction Budget (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 3.95 acres at 8250 Morrison Road to R-1 (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit for old Coeburn Dragstrip at 11210 Riverview Road (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Amendments #30-#32 (unanimous)
- Tabled Planning Commission appointment until next month (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed 1% increase to the FY 2021/22 budget, an amendment to the 2018 Comprehensive Plan, and changes to the E-911 addressing system. They will also consider setting property tax rates for FY 2022/23 and other routine items.
- Public hearing on 1% increase in County FY 2021/22 Budget
- Public hearing on amendment to 2018 Comprehensive Plan
- Public hearing on E-911 Addressing System Ordinance #5-2007 amendment
- Public hearing on E-911 road name addition: Leo Drive off Guest River Road, Norton
- Resolution setting property tax rates for FY 2022/23
The Board unanimously approved a 1% increase to the FY 2021/22 budget, totaling $705,517, after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved amendments to the 2018 Comprehensive Plan, the E-911 Addressing System Ordinance, and added the road name Leo Drive. Several other items were approved via consent agenda, including proclamations and a law enforcement agreement with St. Paul.
- Approved 1% budget increase of $705,517 (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to 2018 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to E-911 Addressing System Ordinance #5 (2007) (unanimous)
- Approved E-911 road name addition Leo Drive (unanimous)
- Approved resolution setting property tax rates for FY 2022/23 (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment #29 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including proclamations and law enforcement agreement with St. Paul (unanimous)
- Set public hearings for 5-12-2022 on Six-Year Plan, rezoning at 8250 Morrison Road, and special use permit at 11210 Riverview Road
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. They will receive a presentation on the FY2021 county audit, hear from the Fire & Rescue Association and on animal welfare issues, and consider consent agenda items including fourth-quarter appropriations and setting public hearings for April 14 on a Comprehensive Plan amendment, an E-911 Addressing System amendment, and an E-911 road name addition. The board will also consider an appointment to the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority and may enter closed session for personnel, legal, and investment matters.
- County Audit FY 2021 presentation by Emily Viers
- Appropriations 4th Quarter
- Set public hearing 4-14-2022 for amendment to 2018 Comprehensive Plan
- Set public hearing 4-14-2022 for amendment to E-911 Addressing System Ord. #5-2007
- Set public hearing 4-14-2022 for E-911 Road name addition
The Wise County Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted the county's FY 2021 audit, which received a clean opinion. The board also approved the consent agenda, including 4th quarter appropriations and a proclamation for National Library Week, and made several appointments to boards and committees. Fire and rescue funding and animal shelter improvements were discussed but no formal action was taken.
- Approved minutes of February 10, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including 4th quarter appropriations and National Library Week proclamation (unanimous)
- Accepted FY 2021 audit with clean opinion (unanimous)
- Appointed Steve Brooks to Building Code & Appeals Board for 5-year term (unanimous)
- Appointed Michael Hatfield to Crooked Road Board of Directors for 4-year term (unanimous)
- Appointed Natalie Chapman as alternate to Crooked Road Board of Directors for 4-year term (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Kathy Stewart to Wise County Tourism Committee for 4-year term (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a proposed ordinance for local tax abatements and an ordinance to levy a Meals & Beverage Tax. The agenda also includes discussions on budget amendments and the appointment of a Budget Committee.
- Public hearing: Proposed Ordinance to allow a locality to offer a tax abatement
- Public hearing: Proposed Ordinance to Levy a Meals & Beverage Tax in Wise County
- Resolution regarding Hamiltontown Phase 11 Sewer Project compliance
- Resolution approving City of Bristol membership in the Regional Jail
- Appointment of Budget Committee
The Board unanimously approved two ordinances: one allowing tax abatements for rehabilitated or replaced structures, and another levying a meals and beverage tax effective July 1, 2022. They also ratified support for House Bill 894, approved budget amendments, and entered closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approved Ordinance #1-2022 allowing tax abatement for rehabilitated/renovated structures (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance #2-2022 levying meals and beverage tax (unanimous)
- Amended meals tax ordinance to set effective date July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
- Ratified resolution supporting House Bill 894 on energy development (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Hamiltontown sewer project resolution and Bristol Regional Jail Authority membership (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments #22-#28 (unanimous)
- Certified closed session compliance (unanimous roll call)
Board of Supervisors
This is the annual organizational meeting of the Wise County Board of Supervisors. The board will elect a chairman and vice-chairman, set the term of office, adopt rules of procedure, and decide on meeting times, dates, and places, as well as the method for settling tie votes. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Election of Chairman
- Election of Vice-Chairman
- Adoption of Roberts Rules of Order and Rules of Procedure
- Setting time, date, and place of board meetings
- Selecting method of settling tie vote
The Wise County Board of Supervisors held an organizational meeting, unanimously appointing J. H. Rivers as Chairman, John Schoolcraft as Vice-Chairman, and Michael Hatfield as Temporary Chairman. They set a one-year term of office, adopted Roberts Rules of Order and Rules of Procedure, scheduled monthly meetings for the second Thursday at 6:00 p.m., and decided that a tie vote counts as a 'no' vote.
- Appointed Michael Hatfield as Temporary Chairman (unanimous)
- Appointed J. H. Rivers as Chairman by acclamation (unanimous)
- Appointed John Schoolcraft as Vice-Chairman by acclamation (unanimous)
- Set term of office for one year (unanimous)
- Approved Roberts Rules of Order and Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
- Set Board meetings for 6:00 p.m., second Thursday monthly at School Board Education Center (unanimous)
- Adopted rule that a tie vote means a 'no vote' (unanimous)
Board of Supervisors
The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, presentations on broadband, reassessment, and a PPEA project, and will consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include setting a public hearing for a proposed meals and beverage tax, an ordinance to establish a cigarette tax, and resolutions for water and sewer revenue bonds. The board will also enter a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Set public hearing for proposed Meals & Beverage Tax ordinance
- Ordinance to establish Cigarette Tax in Wise County
- Resolutions for issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Loan No. WSL-009-21A and C-515676)
- Change order for Demolish Project
- Resolution honoring Chuck Slemp
The Wise County Board of Supervisors rejected a proposed cigarette tax ordinance by a 1-6 vote, with only Bob Adkins voting in favor. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a public hearing date for a meals and beverage tax, a change order for a demolition project, and several resolutions for water and sewer bonds and a school construction interim agreement. The board also approved resolutions honoring outgoing Commonwealth's Attorney Chuck Slemp and petitioning for a special election to fill the vacancy.
- Cigarette tax ordinance failed (1-6)
- Approved consent agenda including $133,407.40 change order for demolition project
- Set public hearing for meals and beverage tax ordinance (2-10-2022)
- Approved resolution for school construction interim agreement ($233,200)
- Approved resolution honoring Chuck Slemp
- Approved resolution petitioning for special election for Commonwealth's Attorney
- Approved budget amendments #17-#21
- Approved multiple appointments to boards and commissions