Wise County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a proposed 1% budget increase and an Enterprise Zone amendment. Members will also review a housing study report from Hill Studios and consider several resolutions related to economic development.

• Proposed 1% increase in County FY 2023-2024 budget
• Amendment to Enterprise Zone and Joint Enterprise Zone resolutions
• Elam Farm Drive road name addition public hearing
• Sole source vendor determination for Eagleview
• Mitigation Credit Purchase Agreement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the renaming of the Stephens Community Center and the Coeburn Fire Department's role as first responders. The meeting also includes budget amendments and a declaration of emergency for dry weather conditions.

• Public hearing to rename Stephens Community Center to 'Boyce Lawson Community Center'
• Public hearing for Coeburn Fire Department to serve as BLS non-transport first responders
• Resolution for Declaration of Emergency Due to Dry Weather Conditions
• T&L MOU for Wise County Solid Waste Management Facilities
• Budget amendments

Electoral Board

The Wise County Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving the agenda and minutes. The only substantive item is a review of ADA compliance, with no specific actions or decisions detailed.

• ADA Compliance Review

Board of Supervisors

The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on restricting thru trucks on Rt. 610/790, granting tax-exempt status to Pro-Art Association, and allowing the Wise Fire Department to serve as BLS non-transport first responders. The board will also hear presentations from county dispatch, The Health Wagon, Ballad Health, and Comcast, and consider consent agenda items including revenue sharing resolutions and an incentive package for Ronald Blue Trust.

• Public hearing: 'No Thru Trucks' signs on Rt. 610/790 in Josephine section
• Public hearing: Pro-Art Association request for tax exempt status
• Public hearing: Wise Fire Department to serve as BLS non-transport first responders
• Ratify resolutions for revenue sharing projects: Bear Creek Subdivision, Morgan Hill Road, Mountain Meadows Subdivision, Ratcliff Road
• Approve incentive package for Ronald Blue Trust

Board of Supervisors

The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, presentations, and routine business. Key items include a public hearing to name a bridge in honor of Michael Chandler, updates from The Health Wagon, Blue Highway Fest, and Ballad Health, and approval of consent agenda items. The board will also consider budget amendments, appointments, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing to name bridge as Michael Chandler Memorial Bridge
• The Health Wagon and Starlink presentation by Derek Hubbard
• Blue Highway Fest presentation by Larry Roberts
• Ballad Health update on area hospitals by Shannon Showalter
• Budget amendments (Pg. 17)

Board of Supervisors

The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. They will consider consent agenda items including setting a public hearing to name a bridge, a contract for the library addition, and resolutions for water and sewer projects. The board will also discuss budget amendments, appointments, and enter a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Set public hearing for Sept. 14, 2023 to name bridge over South Fork of Powell River as Michael Chandler Memorial Bridge
• Contract for C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library Addition
• Resolution for Pound Water System Phase 1 Project
• Resolution for Banner Community Sewer Project
• Budget amendments and appointments

The Board of Supervisors approved resolutions for the Pound Water System Phase 1 and Banner Community Sewer projects. They also approved several board appointments and budget amendments #2 through #8.

• Approved Resolution #16-2023 for Pound Water System Phase 1 Project
• Approved Resolution #17-2023 for Banner Community Sewer Project
• Approved budget amendments #2 thru #8
• Approved public hearing for naming Michael Chandler Memorial Bridge on 09/14/2023
• Approved T&L C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library Addition
• Re-appointed Michael W. Hatfield to Southwest VA Community Criminal Justice Board
• Appointed Myra Susan Barnette to Wise County Tourism Committee
• Appointed Phil Robbins to Lonesome Pine Youth Services Board

Board of Supervisors

This meeting agenda is not available; only the meeting minutes are referenced. The board's actions are not specified in the provided text.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to rescind a $1,000 per month salary increase and the additional annual payment for the Chair position. The $108,000 associated with the increase, including fringe benefits, will be returned to the General Fund.

• Approved resolution allowing John Schoolcraft to attend remotely (Unanimous)
• Rescinded $1,000 per month salary increase and Chair's annual increase (Unanimous)
• Approved returning $108,000 including fringe benefits to the General Fund (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2023/24 budgets for both the County and the Public Schools. The County budget includes a monthly salary increase of $1,000 for each Board member and an additional $1,000 annually for the Chairman.

• Approved Wise County Public Schools FY 2023/24 Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved County FY 2023/24 budget including $1,000 monthly salary increase per Board Member and $1,000 annual increase for Chairman (Unanimous)
• Approved First Quarter Appropriations (Unanimous)
• Approved PPTRA Budget Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget amendments #51, #52, and #53 (Unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings and take action on the proposed FY 2023/2024 county budget, a proposed 1% increase to the current FY 2022/2023 budget, a conditional rezoning of property on old Norton-Coeburn Rd, and adding 'Freedom Boulevard' as an E-911 road name. The board will also hear updates from the Lonesome Pine Office on Youth, the Wise County Fire Department (requesting assistance to purchase a ladder truck), and Planning District One Behavioral Health Services. Consent agenda items include a behavioral health services performance contract and the Appalachia Fire Department emergency response plan.

• Proposed County Budget FY 2023/2024 (public hearing)
• Proposed 1% increase in County FY 2022/2023 budget (public hearing)
• Conditional rezoning of property on old Norton-Coeburn Rd, ~1.5 miles west of Coeburn (public hearing)
• E-911 road name addition: Freedom Boulevard (public hearing)
• Wise County Fire Department request for assistance in purchasing a ladder truck

The Board of Supervisors approved a 1% increase to the FY 2022/23 budget and granted a conditional re-zoning request for a truck shop. Several board appointments were confirmed, and the July 13 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved 1% increase in County FY 2022/23 budget (unanimous)
• Approved conditional re-zoning for Brandy Stanley truck shop on old Norton-Coeburn Road (unanimous)
• Approved E-911 road name addition 'Freedom Boulevard' (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments #47 thru #59 (unanimous)
• Approved Behavioral Health Services Performance Contract 98-102 (unanimous)
• Approved Appalachia Fire Department Emergency Response Plan (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Deborah S. Kilgore to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 13, 2023 Board meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The agenda for the Wise County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 11, 2023, could not be retrieved. The website returned an error stating the file was not found. No agenda items, decisions, or discussions are available for this meeting.

• Agenda PDF file not found on the county website

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2023/24 secondary six-year plan and construction budget. They also adopted a new electronic meetings policy and authorized a grant application for opioid abatement. Several public hearings were scheduled for June 8, 2023, regarding the county budget, a road name, and rezoning.

• Approved Secondary Six-Year Plan and Construction Priority List FY 2023/24
• Approved Wise County Electronic Meetings Policy
• Approved conveyance of easement for property Tax ID#009186
• Approved budget amendments #43 thru #46
• Approved resolution supporting establishment of data centers
• Approved resolution to execute Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority grant application
• Re-appointed Russell Cyphers to the 911 Standards Committee for two years
• Scheduled public hearings for June 8, 2023, on budget, road naming, and rezoning

Electoral Board

The Wise County Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the agenda and minutes. The main items are appointing the General Registrar under state law and setting allocations and terms for Deputy Registrars, along with a cybersecurity update.

• Appointment of General Registrar per §24.2-110
• Allocations and terms of Deputy Registrars per §24.2-112
• Cyber Security Update

The Wise County Electoral Board unanimously reappointed Allison Robbins as General Registrar for a four-year term starting July 1, 2023. The board also approved continuing multiple deputy registrar positions for the same term. Other business included updates on cybersecurity and summer interns from Virginia Tech.

• Reappointed Allison Robbins as General Registrar for a four-year term (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of 1 full-time chief deputy, 1 full-time deputy, 2 part-time deputies, and 10 temporary part-time deputy registrar positions for four years (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting

Planning Commission

The Wise County Planning Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the April 11, 2022 meeting, then hold a public hearing on Case # PC23-01, a rezoning request by J&S Farm Services. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on Case # PC23-01, J&S Farm Services rezoning request
• Approval of agenda and minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting

The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a conditional rezoning for J&S Farms to establish a truck shop. The commission also elected its officers and changed its regular meeting date.

• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning to M-1 Light Industrial for J&S Farming Services truck shop (8-0)
• Changed regular meeting date to the third Monday of the month at 5 pm (All voted aye)
• Elected Richard Houchins as Chairman (All present voted aye)
• Elected Ed Roop as Vice Chairman (All present voted aye)
• Elected Michael Hatfield as Secretary (All present voted aye)
• Approved April 18, 2023 agenda (All voted aye)
• Approved April 11, 2022 minutes (All voted aye)

Board of Supervisors

The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on naming a bridge near Callahan Avenue and Roda Road, a proposed ordinance for off-road recreational vehicles, and two E-911 road name additions. They will also consider consent agenda items including a resolution opposing a rate increase, a housing needs study agreement, and a lease purchase financing resolution, among other business.

• Public hearing on naming bridge near Callahan Avenue & Roda Rd in Appalachia
• Proposed ordinance for Wise County Off-Road Recreational Vehicles
• Naming of two E-911 road additions: Tilda Lane (BSG) and Adventure Lane (St. Paul)
• Resolution opposing ODP's application for a rate increase
• Agreement for Professional Services for Housing Needs & Market Assessment Study

The Board of Supervisors approved a new ordinance for off-road recreational vehicles and resolved to oppose rate increases from Appalachian Power Company and ODP. The Board also designated a memorial bridge and approved several administrative agreements and budget amendments.

• Approved Ordinance #1-2023 for Off-Road Recreational Vehicles (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #7-2023 opposing Appalachian Power Company’s rate increase petition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #5-2023 opposing ODP’s application for a rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #8-2023 naming Bridge #1055 the Paul E. Trammell Memorial Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved placement of the Hurst Marker at the former Appalachia Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved E-911 road name additions for Tilda Lane and Adventure Lane (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments #41 and #42 (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed amendment to the Ordinance on Policy for Markers, Plaques & Monuments (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Wise County Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items and will review IT security standards as new business. The agenda is mostly administrative, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of IT security standards

The board held a closed session to discuss cyber-security. No substantive policy changes or budget approvals were recorded. The General Registrar noted a June Primary Election was unlikely for the year.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting
• Approved motion to enter closed session for cyber-security discussion
• Approved resolution certifying closed session compliance

Board of Supervisors

The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the county's policy on markers, plaques, and monuments. The board will also consider setting the property tax rate, accepting the county audit report, and other routine items.

• Public hearing on amendment to Ordinance #3-2021 (Policy on Markers, Plaques and Monuments)
• Set public hearing for naming bridge near Callahan Avenue & Roda Road
• Set public hearing for proposed ordinance on Off-Road Recreational Vehicles
• Appropriations for 4th Quarter
• Setting property tax rate

The Board voted to keep Real Estate and Personal Property tax rates unchanged for FY 2023-24 and directed the Commissioner of Revenue to assess vehicles at 92% of fair market value. Other actions included accepting the 2022 audit report and making several board appointments.

• Maintained Real Estate and Personal Property tax rates for FY 2023-24 (7-1 abstention)
• Directed Commissioner of Revenue to assess vehicles at 92% of fair market value (7-1 abstention)
• Accepted County Audit Report ending June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Ordinance #3-2021 on Markers, Plaques and Monuments (unanimous)
• Approved 4th Quarter appropriations (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Mary Beth Allen to Redevelopment & Housing Authority for 4 years (unanimous)
• Appointed Natalie Chapman to Spearhead Trailblazers Board of Directors for 3 years (unanimous)
• Appointed Teresa Tyson to Southwest Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council for 3 years (unanimous)

Electoral Board

The Wise County Electoral Board is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, then conduct new business including reorganizing the board and appointing officers of election as required by state law. The agenda contains only routine administrative items with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings.

• Reorganization of the Electoral Board
• Appointment of Officers of Election per §24.2-107

The board reorganized its leadership positions and appointed Officers of Election for two-year terms. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Next meetings are scheduled for March 30 and May 4, 2023.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Reorganized board: Christopher Barnette (Chairman), Garry Hileman (Vice-Chairman), Juanita Quillen (Secretary)
• Appointed Officers of Election for two-year terms
• Set next meeting dates for March 30, 2023, and May 4, 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. They will discuss property maintenance, appoint a budget committee, set a budget workshop date, consider budget amendments, and vote on a resolution for the county's participation in the opioid settlement. The agenda also includes several consent items and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Resolution for Compliance – Bear Creek Water Project
• Set public hearing for proposed amendment to Ordinance (#3-2021) on markers, plaques, and monuments
• Resolution County’s Participation in Opioid Settlement
• Consulting Agreement between Sheriff’s Department & National Public Safety Group
• Budget amendments

The Board approved a resolution for the Bear Creek Water Project and participation in an opioid-related settlement. Several board appointments were confirmed, and a public hearing was scheduled regarding markers and monuments. The Board also discussed community blight and scheduled a budget workshop.

• Approved Resolution for Compliance for Bear Creek Water Project (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in opioid settlement with TEVA, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS (Unanimous)
• Approved consulting agreement between Sheriff’s Department and National Public Safety Group (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for March 9, 2023, on amendment to Ordinance #3-2021 regarding markers, plaques and monuments (Unanimous)
• Appointed Randy Carter to Redevelopment and Housing Authority for four years (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Greg Cross to Roundtable Executive Board for two years (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Jerrie Adams to Community Policy and Management Board for four years (Unanimous)
• Tabled appointment to Southwest Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council (Unanimous)

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 or budget items 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 Board of Supervisors held an organizational meeting to establish leadership and operating procedures. The board elected a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and set the schedule for future monthly meetings.

• Appointed J. H. Rivers as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed John Schoolcraft as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Set term of office for Chairman and Vice-Chairman to one year (unanimous)
• Approved Roberts Rules of Order and Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Set board meetings for 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month (unanimous)
• Determined that a tie vote means a no vote (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings and consider adopting a Conflict-of-Interest Policy and a Federal Awards Administration Policy. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including a personal property refund, a building upfit MOU with the IDA, and an agreement with the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority. New business includes budget amendments, appointments, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on proposed Conflict-of-Interest Policy
• Public hearing on proposed Federal Awards Administration Policy
• Personal Property Refund Request
• MOU between County of Wise & IDA for upfit of building used by Wise County Social Services
• Memorandum of Agreement with Southwest Regional Recreation Authority

The Board of Supervisors approved two new administrative policies following public hearings. They also authorized a tax refund, budget amendments, and several board appointments.

• Approved Conflict-of-Interest Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Federal Awards Administration Policy (unanimous)
• Approved $19,977.46 personal property tax refund for Komatsu Financial (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with IDA for Department of Social Services building upfit (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with Southwest Regional Recreation Authority for trail maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments #30 thru #37 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Ked Meade to Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Carico and Bobby Cassell to Planning District 1 Behavioral Health Services Board (unanimous)