Claremont, Virginia

Economic Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico considerará un borrador de Memorando de Entendimiento entre Surry County (y su Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico) y la Ciudad de Dendron para el desarrollo económico. La reunión también incluye asuntos rutinarios como la adopción de las actas del 23 de abril de 2026, un informe sobre el estado de la cuenta del tesorero y una actualización sobre el trabajo de señalización del Cultural Trail. Los comentarios de los ciudadanos están limitados a tres minutos.

• Adoptar las actas de la reunión del 23 de abril de 2026
• Informe del tesorero sobre el estado de la cuenta
• Actualizaciones de la señalización del Cultural Trail
• Borrador de Memorando de Entendimiento para el desarrollo económico con Dendron
• Comentarios de los ciudadanos (límite de 3 minutos)

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

General

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three ordinance amendments that modify subdivision standards, family‑division requirements, and Chesapeake Bay preservation definitions. Amendment 2026-01 would raise minimum lot size to 10 acres and increase lot width and road frontage requirements in the Agricultural‑Rural District. Amendment 2026-02 sets minimum acreage for family subdivisions and adds an affidavit requirement, limited to the same district. Amendment 2026-03 updates the Chesapeake Preservation District to align with state environmental regulations.

• Ordinance Amendment 2026-01: increase minimum lot size to 10 acres; lot width to 400 ft; road frontage to 200 ft on new subdivision roads in the Agricultural‑Rural District.
• Ordinance Amendment 2026-02: establish minimum acreage for family subdivision parcels (1 acre new, 5 acres parent and residual) and require an owner affidavit; applies only to the Agricultural‑Rural District.
• Ordinance Amendment 2026-03: revise definitions and criteria for the Chesapeake Preservation District to match the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and related Virginia regulations.
• Old Business: discussion of the Draft HP Ordinance Update.
• Consent Item: adoption of the June 22, 2026 meeting minutes.

Electoral Board

La junta revisará las actas del 1 de junio de 2026 y recibirá un informe del Departamento de Elecciones. La agenda incluye discusiones relacionadas con FOIA y sesiones cerradas para nombramientos de funcionarios y valoraciones anuales.

• Aprobación de las actas del 1 de junio de 2026
• Discusión e información sobre FOIA
• Informe del DOE
• Sesión cerrada para el nombramiento de funcionarios electorales adicionales
• Sesión cerrada para la valoración anual del DOE

Board of Supervisors

La Junta de Supervisores considerará una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la aprobación de actas, resoluciones para honrar a personas y nombramientos en juntas. Se incluye para aprobación un acuerdo de cooperación con Davenport Financial Services. La reunión también incluye informes sobre eventos de fuegos artificiales y un informe del director de la biblioteca.

• Acuerdo de Cooperación de Davenport Financial Services
• Nombramiento para la Junta de la Biblioteca Regional de Blackwater (Evelyn Ellis)
• Nombramiento para la Comisión de Seguridad del Transporte por Carretera (John Seward)
• Resoluciones honrando a Jerline Elliott, Linda A. Bailey y Jacqueline Hardy Ricks
• Nombramiento de Representante Estudiantil (Kamaya Summers)

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La Comisión de Planificación revisará varias propuestas de enmiendas relacionadas con las ordenanzas HP, los mínimos del Distrito A-R y las divisiones familiares. La comisión también considerará una moción para enmendar la Ordenanza de Zonificación para los requisitos de resiliencia de la preservación de la Bahía de Chesapeake.

• Borrador de la Ordenanza HP
• Borrador de la Enmienda del Distrito A-R al Mínimo de Diez Acres
• Borrador de la Enmienda de División Familiar
• Enmienda a la Ordenanza de Zonificación respecto a los requisitos de resiliencia de la Ordenanza de Preservación de la Bahía de Chesapeake

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La Junta de Revisión Histórica y Arquitectónica llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un proyecto de restauración para la estructura principal de Bacon's Castle, que incluye trabajos de techo, mampostería y cimientos. La junta también considerará una propuesta de enmienda a la ordenanza para añadir procedimientos para designar o modificar un distrito histórico, y nominará a un presidente y un vicepresidente.

• Audiencia pública sobre la restauración de Bacon's Castle por parte de Preservation Virginia en 465 Bacons Castle Trail, una parcela de 40 acres con superposición de Preservación Histórica
• Los trabajos de restauración incluyen el techo, mampostería, carpintería exterior, cimientos, drenaje y elementos estructurales
• Propuesta de Enmienda a la Ordenanza HP para añadir procedimientos para la designación o modificación de distritos históricos
• Nominación de presidente y vicepresidente para la junta
• Aprobación de las actas del 5 de septiembre de 2023

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Board of Supervisors

La Junta de Supervisores considerará artículos de consentimiento, incluyendo la aprobación de actas y resoluciones en honor a una ciudadana y al Pueblo de Dendron. Las presentaciones incluyen un premio de logro de VACO, una actualización de transporte, un programa de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral y una actualización legislativa de la Delegada Kimberly Pope Adams. El administrador informa sobre una donación, logros de empleados y turismo.

• Resolución en honor a Alma Rose Howell Blizzard por su 90 cumpleaños
• Resolución reconociendo el 120 aniversario del Pueblo de Dendron
• Presentación del Premio de Logro de VACO por la Implementación del Sistema ERP
• Actualización legislativa de la Delegada Kimberly Pope Adams (Distrito 82)
• Informe de permisos de construcción para mayo de 2026

The Board of Supervisors adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items, excluding the Alma Rose Howell Blizzard resolution. They adopted resolutions honoring Alma Rose Howell Blizzard and the Town of Dendron’s 20th anniversary. The Board voted unanimously to accept a $5,000 donation from the American Heart Association to provide refrigeration for a local food program.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, and 4 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution honoring Alma Rose Howell Blizzard (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution honoring Town of Dendron 20th anniversary (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 American Heart Association donation for refrigeration (5-0)

Electoral Board

Electoral Board

La Junta Electoral del Condado de Surry considerará la dotación de personal para las primarias de agosto, la capacitación de oficiales y un borrador de carta sobre la marcación de un área prohibida de 40 pies en ubicaciones privadas. La reunión también incluye capacitación en Web X del Departamento de Elecciones y un informe del Director de Elecciones. Se escucharán comentarios del público.

• Dotación de personal de Oficiales de Elección para las primarias de agosto
• Borrador de carta referente a la marcación del área prohibida de 40 pies en ubicaciones privadas
• Capacitación de Oficiales de Elección
• Capacitación en Web X del Departamento de Elecciones
• Informe del Director de Elecciones

The board approved the minutes from the May 4th meeting and scheduled training for election officers on July 18th. They discussed new badge requirements and left the marking of the 40ft prohibited area to precinct chiefs. The board also announced closed sessions for July 6th to discuss preliminary assignments for the August Republican primary and the annual review.

• Approved May 4th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled election officer training for July 18th at 10:00 A.M.
• Discussed new badges required for board members during elections
• Delegated marking of 40ft prohibited area to precinct chiefs
• Scheduled closed session for July 6th to discuss August primary assignments
• Scheduled closed session for July 6th to conduct annual review
• Adjourned meeting at 11:07 A.M. (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

La Junta de Supervisores llevará a cabo una reunión especial con un único punto de consentimiento: una propuesta para extender la fecha límite del impuesto sobre la propiedad personal. No hay otros asuntos enumerados en la agenda.

• Consideración para la extensión de la fecha límite del impuesto sobre la propiedad personal

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to extend the personal property tax due date from June 5 to June 15. The meeting also included a motion to adjourn to June 4, 2026.

• Approved resolution to extend personal property tax deadline to June 15 (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting to June 4, 2026 (5-0)

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La Comisión de Planificación de Claremont discutirá tres borradores: una nueva ordenanza HP, una enmienda al mínimo de diez acres del distrito A‑R y una enmienda de División Familiar. Los comisionados pueden considerar la adopción o revisión de los borradores. Aún no se han tomado decisiones.

• Borrador de la Ordenanza HP
• Borrador de la Enmienda del Distrito A‑R al Mínimo de Diez Acres
• Borrador de la Enmienda de División Familiar

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The Board of Historic and Architectural Review considerará una enmienda propuesta a la Historic Preservation Ordinance que añadiría procedimientos para designar o modificar un distrito histórico. La junta también nominará a un presidente y un vicepresidente, aprobará las actas de septiembre de 2023 y escuchará comentarios del público. Se programaron actualizaciones por parte del personal y de la junta sobre proyectos potenciales.

• Enmienda propuesta a la ordenanza HP para añadir procedimientos para la designación o modificación de un distrito histórico
• Nominación del presidente y vicepresidente
• Disposición de las actas del 5 de septiembre de 2023
• Comentarios del público
• Actualizaciones de la junta sobre proyectos potenciales

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La Junta de Humedales del Condado de Surry llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de permiso conjunto para el mantenimiento de un oleoducto subterráneo existente de 16 pulgadas (Line 27) propiedad de Colonial Pipeline Company, ubicado cerca de Hog Island Road. La junta también nominará a un presidente y un vicepresidente, aprobará los estatutos y considerará las actas de abril de 2023.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Solicitud de Permiso Conjunto 2025-2641 de Corblu Ecology Group para el mantenimiento de oleoductos en humedales costeros a lo largo del James River
• Mantenimiento propuesto de la Line 27 de Colonial Pipeline cerca de Hog Island Road y Tax Map 31-1B
• Nominación de presidente y vicepresidente para la junta
• Aprobación de los estatutos de la junta y de las actas del 25 de abril de 2023

Board of Supervisors

La Junta de Supervisores llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la Actualización del Plan Integral del Condado de Surry y considerará la adopción del Presupuesto Consolidado del AF 26-27. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen una enmienda presupuestaria de $353,000 para la liquidación del servicio de la deuda. La junta también nombrará a un supervisor interino para el Distrito de Surry y revisará el Plan de Mejora de Carreteras Secundarias de Seis Años de VDOT.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Actualización del Plan Integral del Condado de Surry
• Enmienda Presupuestaria de Liquidación del Servicio de la Deuda – AF 25-26 – $353,000
• Nombramiento de Supervisor Interino – Distrito de Surry
• Presupuesto Consolidado AF 26-27 – Resolución de Adopción
• Plan de Mejora de Carreteras Secundarias de Seis Años de VDOT (AF27-32)

The Board approved several major items unanimously (4-0): the FY26-27 consolidated budget, the Surry County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update, the VDOT Six Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan, and the appointment of an interim supervisor. A public hearing was held on the comprehensive plan before adoption. All actions passed with four ayes and no nays.

• Approved consent items including April 2, 2026 minutes and $353,000 debt service payoff (4-0)
• Adopted Surry County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update, replacing the 2020 plan (4-0)
• Approved VDOT Six Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan FY27-32 with $127,946 in allocations (4-0)
• Appointed John Seward as Interim Supervisor for the Surry District (4-0)
• Adopted FY26-27 Consolidated Budget of $63,106,278 (4-0)

Electoral Board

La Junta Electoral del Condado de Surry se reunirá para revisar la elección del 21 de abril y discutir una presunta corrupción de un archivo de audio. La junta también considerará una carta en respuesta a la solicitud de Robert Chandler de una explicación sobre la denegación de su servicio como Oficial de Elección. Otros temas incluyen las reglas de colocación de letreros y carpas, el informe del director de elecciones y las próximas fechas de elecciones.

• Revisión de la elección del 21 de abril
• Discusión sobre la corrupción de un archivo de audio que involucra al condado
• Carta de dos miembros de la junta respondiendo a la solicitud de Robert Chandler de una explicación sobre la denegación de su servicio como Oficial de Elección
• Colocación de letreros y carpas de los partidos y responsabilidades de la Junta Electoral
• Fechas importantes futuras y capacitación de las próximas elecciones

The Surry County Electoral Board approved corrections to previous minutes and discussed signage rules. The board voted to measure and mark 40-foot prohibited areas at polling places with washable paint. In closed session, the board granted the Director of Elections authority to make changes to officer of election assignments for the remaining 2026 elections.

• Approved corrected minutes from April 9 and April 22 meetings (unanimous)
• Directed staff to measure and mark 40-foot prohibited area at polling places before next election (unanimous)
• Granted Director of Elections authority to reassign officers of election for remaining 2026 elections (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

La Junta de Supervisores lleva a cabo la continuación de la audiencia pública del 29 de abril sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el FY26-27. La reunión incluye un espacio abierto para comentarios del público, seguido de comentarios de la junta y el personal. No se incluye ninguna decisión final en esta agenda.

• Continuación de la audiencia pública sobre el Presupuesto Propuesto FY26-27 (consulte la agenda del 29 de abril para más detalles)

The Board voted to adjourn the regular meeting to May 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The motion was moved by Supervisor Hardy, seconded by Supervisor Elliott, and approved unanimously 3‑0. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned regular meeting to May 7, 2026 (3‑0)

Board of Supervisors

La Junta de Supervisores celebrará una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de presupuesto del AF26-27. También considerarán un elemento de consentimiento: una enmienda presupuestaria que proporciona $348,000 en fondos remanentes del AF25 para proyectos de mejora de capital de Surry County Public Schools. También se han programado una sesión cerrada y el cierre de la sesión.

• Audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de presupuesto del AF26-27
• Enmienda presupuestaria: $348,000 de remanentes para proyectos CIP de Surry County Public Schools

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La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Surry celebrará una sesión conjunta de trabajo con la Comisión de Planificación. Se discutirán actualizaciones de la Ordenanza de Subdivisión, la Preservación Histórica y los Alquileres de Corta Duración. No se programan votaciones ni decisiones; esta es una reunión de discusión exclusiva.

• Discusión de actualizaciones de la Ordenanza de Subdivisión
• Discusión de Preservación Histórica
• Discusión de Alquileres de Corta Duración

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board entered closed sessions twice—first to handle provisional ballots and later to discuss security matters—with all motions passing unanimously. The board also approved a recess until April 27 to continue the review and certified that the closed sessions complied with Virginia law. The meeting was adjourned after the certifications.

• Motion to open provisional ballots for DOE staff research approved (Ronald seconded; Cheryl AYE, Lynita AYE)
• Motion to enter closed session for provisional ballot review approved (Cheryl AYE, Lynita AYE, Ronald AYE)
• Motion to recess meeting until Monday April 27 approved (all in favor)
• Motion to enter closed session to review security matters with Mr. D. Brown approved (Lynita AYE, Ronald AYE, Cheryl AYE)
• Motion to certify closed session conduct approved (Lynita AYE, Ronald AYE, Cheryl AYE)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (all in favor)

Economic Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Surry considerará una Solicitud de Propuesta del Cultural Trail como nuevo negocio. Los negocios pendientes incluyen una actualización de Claremont respecto a un préstamo. La reunión también adoptará las actas anteriores y recibirá el informe del tesorero y el informe del oficial de desarrollo económico.

• Solicitud de Propuesta del Cultural Trail
• Actualización de Claremont sobre el préstamo
• Adopción de actas del 22 de enero y 19 de marzo de 2026
• Informe del tesorero sobre el estado de la cuenta
• Informe de la Oficina de Desarrollo Económico

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The Electoral Board conducted a multi-day canvas to review provisional ballots across several precincts. The board verified that precinct numbers matched the Director of Elections' election night reports. The meeting concluded with the delivery of four large election boxes to the Clerk of the Court.

• Entered closed session to research 13 total provisional ballots (3-0)
• Recessed meeting until April 27th (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to review security matters with Mr. D. Brown (3-0)
• Entered closed session to review provisional ballots (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Electoral Board

La Junta Electoral del Condado de Surry discutirá el próximo referéndum del 21 de abril, revisará los nombramientos y la capacitación de los oficiales electorales, y considerará un horario de reuniones regulares. La junta también revisará los informes financieros y discutirá los preparativos para las elecciones primarias.

• Discusión sobre el referéndum del 21 de abril y el cronograma de la reunión de escrutinio
• Revisión de los nombramientos de oficiales de elecciones, el juramento de cargo y las asignaciones de recintos
• Informes financieros para el presupuesto 2024-2025 del Director de Elecciones
• Discusión sobre las elecciones primarias
• Propuesta de día y hora regulares para las reuniones mensuales

The board approved a monthly meeting schedule starting May 4th, but did not appoint additional officers of election. The meeting was called to address a shortage of election officers for the upcoming April 21 election.

• Approved regular monthly meeting schedule (first Monday at 10 a.m.)
• Agreed to cancel meetings if no new business arises
• Chair Lynita Mason agreed to write a response to Robert Chandler regarding his appointment denial
• Meeting adjourned at 2:12 P.M.

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The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on proposed tax rates for Tax Year 2026 as part of FY2026-27 budget planning. Consent items include resolutions, grant awards, a contract with Axon Enterprises, and a budget amendment. The County Administrator's proposed budget for FY26-27 will be presented.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rates for Tax Year 2026
• County Administrator's proposed FY26-27 budget presentation
• Ratification of contract with Axon Enterprises
• Emergency Service Grant from VDEM ($9,500) for shelter upgrade and VA Dept of Fire Programs ($25,270) for washers for volunteer fire dept turnout gear
• Budget amendment for Clerk of Circuit Court Records Preservation Grant ($39,620)

The Board of Supervisors approved the proposed tax rates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, maintaining current real estate and personal property rates. They also adopted a new operations agreement with the Sussex Service Authority. Supervisor William (Tim) Calhoun resigned from the Board during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent items including emergency service grants and contract ratification (5-0)
• Approved proposed 2026 tax rates (4-0)
• Approved Sussex Service Authority Operations Agreement (4-0)

Electoral Board

The Surry County Electoral Board will consider approving minutes from the February 6 meeting, hear public comment, and possibly enter closed session. The main decision item is the appointment of officers of election.

• Appointment of officers of election

The Surry County Electoral Board met to approve the list of officers of election appointees for the Democratic Party, Republican Party, and Independents. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 6th meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved February 6th meeting minutes
• Approved officers of election appointee list for Democratic, Republican, and Independent parties

Board of Supervisors

The Surry County Board of Supervisors is meeting with the Economic Development Authority and the Towns of Dendron, Surry, and Claremont. The group will discuss countywide priorities and collaborative opportunities.

• Discussion of Countywide Priorities
• Collaborative Opportunity Discussions
• County and Town Collaboration invitation

Economic Development Authority

The Surry County Economic Development Authority will meet for a work session. The agenda consists of training on the Freedom of Information Act and the Conflict of Interest Act.

• Freedom of Information Act Training
• Conflict of Interest Act Training

The Surry County Economic Development Authority met on March 19, 2026 for a scheduled work session. Members and staff received required training on the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

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The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to elect leadership and approve bylaws. The board will also hear a request for a special exception to allow a workforce campground on a 51.53-acre parcel.

• Special Exception No. 2026-01: Workforce Campground request for 51.53-acre parcel near 123 Magnolia Circle
• Nomination and election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of BZA Bylaws
• Election of Secretary
• Disposition of November 20, 2024 minutes

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Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review proposals for water system upgrades at Surry County High School and the Industrial Park. The meeting includes presentations on the FYE June 30, 2025 financial report and the School System FY 2026-2027 budget.

• Surry County High School Well Replacement and Water System Upgrade proposal
• Industrial Park Water System Upgrade proposal
• Letter of Opposition to Senate Bill 443
• School System FY 2026-2027 Budget presentation
• FYE June 30, 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the renewal of the county's health insurance plan for fiscal year 2026-27 and its associated budget. No other items are listed for decision. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• FY 26-27 health insurance renewal and budget

The Board unanimously agreed to recommend ending the Key Advantage Expanded plan and moving all county employees to the Key Advantage 250 plan. The recommendation followed a presentation by the school finance director. The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. after a motion and second. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommended transition to Key Advantage 250 health plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Calhoun, seconded by Hardy)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session focused on regulatory training. The session consists of presentations on the Freedom of Information Act and the Conflict of Interest Act.

• Freedom of Information Act Training
• Conflict of Interest Act Training

Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority director attended a work session on March 4, 2026. They received training on the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act, including an online module from the state ethics council. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

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The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Surry County 2040 Comprehensive Plan. If recommended, this amendment would replace the existing plan adopted in 2020 to guide future land use, road networks, and zoning actions.

• Public hearing for the Surry County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment

Electoral Board

The Surry County Electoral Board will review the Registrar's office budget and expenses for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting includes a discussion on appointing officers of election for 2026 and reviewing election security standards.

• Review of budget and expenses for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Discussion on appointing officers of election for 2026
• Review of duties and delegations of the Registrar
• Review of Locality Election Security Standards

The Electoral Board accepted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 12 meeting. It approved the budget and expense documentation for later review. In a closed session, the board approved the list of election officers for the Democratic, Republican and Independent parties. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted January 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted budget and expense report documentation for later review (unanimous)
• Constituted closed session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved election officers list for Democratic, Republican and Independent parties (unanimous)

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The Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-01 to amend the Emerging Technologies District's permitted uses, development standards, and application process. Consent items include approval of minutes, confirmation of a local emergency, adoption of classification/compensation scale, purchase card and travel/training policies, purchasing policies, and a janitorial contract amendment. The Board will also receive a VDOT quarterly transportation update and various departmental reports.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-01 amending Emerging Technologies District (Article III, 3-1100 series)
• Resolution confirming Declaration of Local Emergency on January 22, 2026
• Adoption of Purchase Card and Travel/Training Policies & Procedures
• Adoption of Purchasing Policies and Procedures
• Contract Amendment & Renewal with Rock Solid Janitorial, Inc.

The Board of Supervisors approved several consent items, including a contract amendment for Rock Solid Janitorial and adoption of purchase card and travel policies. They moved the adoption of Purchasing Policies and Procedures to new business and later approved that resolution. The Board also adopted Ordinance 2026-01, amending the Emerging Technologies District’s permitted uses and site standards. All votes were unanimous, with vote counts of 4‑0 or 5‑0 as recorded.

• Pull Item 6 (Adoption of Purchasing Policies and Procedures) from consent agenda (4:0 approved)
• Approve Consent Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7, including Rock Solid Janitorial contract amendment (4:0 approved)
• Approve Ordinance 2026-01 amending Emerging Technologies District (5:0 approved)
• Approve Resolution to Adopt Purchasing Policies and Procedures (5:0 approved)

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The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss strategic planning and budget priorities. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of strategic planning and budget priorities

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The Surry County Planning Commission meets virtually due to inclement weather. The agenda includes election of chair and vice-chair, adoption of bylaws, and approval of the 2026 meeting schedule. The commission will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Ordinance. Consent items include approval of minutes from November and December 2025.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Adoption of bylaws
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
• Subdivision Ordinance Update discussion
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025 and December 15, 2025

Economic Development Authority

The Surry County Economic Development Authority will hold a routine meeting with procedural items including election of officers, adoption of minutes and meeting calendar, and a treasurer's report. Unfinished business includes updates on a Rural Development loan/grant and a Town of Claremont loan. New business involves an amendment to bylaws.

• Election of officers for 2026
• Update on Rural Development loan/grant
• Update on Town of Claremont loan
• Amendment to bylaws

The board elected new officers, adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, and accepted the Treasurer's Report. It approved staff to develop the Small Business Grant Program application with a March 1‑June 30, 2026 timeframe. The board also approved a bylaws amendment for electronic participation.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Elected Myron Wooden as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Trenton Howell as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Joyce Henderson as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Doreatha Pierce as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved development of Small Business Grant Program application, timeframe March 1‑June 30 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to bylaws for electronic participation (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and School Board will meet to discuss the FY 25-26 Budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 25-26 Budget

The Board of Supervisors and the Surry County Public Schools Board met on Jan. 21, 2026 to discuss budget priorities, infrastructure needs, and teacher salaries. Superintendent presented the FY 2025‑2026 budget summary and highlighted revenue changes and expense items. The meeting concluded with an adjournment at 4:30 p.m. and no formal decisions were recorded.

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The Surry County Board of Supervisors will reorganize for the new year by electing a chair and vice-chair, adopting bylaws, and setting the 2026 meeting schedule. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, the 2026 holiday/pay calendar, and a $65,829 General Fund budget amendment for planning permit fee revenue. New business features a resolution to approve architectural and construction management firms for a YMCA recommendation. The board will also receive monthly reports on FOIA requests, building inspections, and inspection pass/fail rates.

• Nomination and election of Chair and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting schedule
• FY 25-26 Budget Amendment — General Fund (Planning Permit Fee Revenue - $65,829)
• Resolution to approve YMCA recommendation of Architectural Firm and Construction Management Firm
• Monthly reports: FOIA request summary, Building Official's Office, Inspection Performance by District

The Board elected Supervisor Breyon Pierce as Chair (4‑1) and Supervisor Walter Hardy as Vice Chair (4‑1). The Board approved the Bylaws as presented (4‑1) and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, adding a January 7 2027 session (5‑0). Consent items, including a FY25‑26 General Fund amendment for Planning Permit Fee Revenue of $65,829, were approved unanimously. The Board also approved the YMCA’s recommendation of W.M Jordan Construction Company as construction manager and Guernsey Tingle Architects as architect (5‑0).

• Elected Breyon Pierce Chair of Board (4‑1)
• Elected Walter Hardy Vice Chair (4‑1)
• Approved Bylaws as presented (4‑1)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule with Jan 7 2027 addition (5‑0)
• Approved consent items, including FY25‑26 budget amendment $65,829 (5‑0)
• Approved resolution commending Dr. Robert Elliott, Jr. (5‑0)
• Approved YMCA recommendation of W.M Jordan Construction Company as construction manager and Guernsey Tingle Architects as architect (5‑0)

General

General

The Surry County Highway Transportation Safety Commission will discuss updates on several transportation projects, including a school crosswalk and sidewalk, intersection improvements on White Marsh and Beechland Roads, stop bar repainting in the Town of Surry, brush overhang on Rolfe Highway, and ditch improvements on Goodrich Fork and Sexton Roads. The meeting also includes new business items such as grants, school concerns, and general public highway concerns. Additionally, the commission will approve dates for future meetings in 2026.

• School Crosswalk/Sidewalk Project (Update)
• White Marsh Road and Beechland Road – Intersection Improvement (Update)
• Town of Surry – Repainting of Stop Bars at Traffic Light
• Rolfe Highway – Overhanging Brush Coming From Ferry before 45 mph and 55 mph Signs
• Goodrich Fork Road/Sexton Road – Ditch Improvements (Update)

Board of Supervisors

The Claremont, Virginia Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Jan. 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the General District Courtroom. The agenda lists only a call to order, a closed‑session segment, and adjournment, with no specific policy items or decisions noted.

Electoral Board

The Surry County Electoral Board is meeting to reorganize for the new term, including election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The board will also review officer roles and responsibilities, delegate duties to the Registrar, and establish a regular meeting schedule. Public comment will be taken.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Review of roles and responsibilities of board officers
• Review of duties and delegations of Registrar
• Establishment of regular meeting schedule
• Public comment period