Bedford County Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
The board conducted a worksession and a regular meeting. Topics included the introduction of new staff, a presentation on proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding recreational marijuana retail sales (which were excluded as a permitted use) and updated townhouse/multifamily development standards (including open space and buffering requirements), and a discussion on zoning setbacks for residential structures near arterial roadways. Actions taken included approving a five-year lease renewal for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, authorizing a deed of easement, and approving a special use permit for a townhouse project. Additionally, the board approved rezoning for a commercial office use, amended county code regarding mandatory sewage disposal system pump-outs to allow for inspections as an alternative compliance method, renamed a road, and initiated broad amendments to the zoning ordinance covering definitions, parking, and subdivision limitations.
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The Board of Supervisors discussed several key projects and administrative matters. These included a resolution for a grant for the Bedford Family Recovery Court Program, and authorization for janitorial services and on-demand contracts for mechanical, electrical, and welding services. The board considered an ordinance to increase private pay daily rates for the Bedford County Nursing Home. Additionally, the meeting included a detailed presentation on potential road improvement projects under the state's Smart Scale program, focusing on Route 122, the Route 460 and Me Road intersection, and Route 221 in Forest, with public commentary regarding safety and property access concerns associated with the proposed designs.
May 26, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Bedford County Board of Supervisors Worksession And Regular Meeting Agenda
The agenda covers a worksession and a regular meeting involving discussions on the Secondary Six-Year Plan, Smart Scale applications, and an update on the Department of Social Services building. Key action items include approving grants for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and EcoFriendly Foods, adopting the county and school board budgets, authorizing various service contracts, and considering ordinances for nursing home rates, rezoning applications, and tax-exempt status. Additional items include authorizing lease agreements for the Sheriff's Office, accepting surplus property, and reviewing various committee reports and administrative updates.
