James L. Tuck

The board discussed several operational and legislative items, including reports on voter registration numbers and cybersecurity grant implementation. Key actions included the approval of a letter supporting a salary increase for the deputy registrar and planning for the upcoming primary election, specifically regarding ballot orders. Additionally, the board addressed an Attorney General opinion on dual elected positions, received a legislative update, scheduled the final canvass, and reviewed voting equipment security plans in a closed session.

The board meeting agenda includes reports from various offices and departments, including the County School Board, the Department of Transportation, and the Treasurer regarding a transfer request. The board will address the official discontinuation of the burn ban and a fireworks permit request, consider an ordinance for battery energy storage systems, and move to adopt and appropriate the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the County Administrator will provide a monthly report and the meeting will feature legal updates from the County Attorney followed by a closed session.

The meeting included public hearings for the proposed Solar Siting Agreement for Kenbridge Solar Farm, LLC, a proposed ordinance for a one-time bonus for full-time employees, a proposed ordinance concerning Battery Energy Storage Systems, and the proposed consolidated budget for Lunenburg County for the FY2026/2027 year. Additionally, there was a scheduled presentation by Dominion Energy regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems.

The Board approved a resolution of appreciation for Reverend Waverly Brown and Lady Ann Brown, accepted school and VDOT reports, and authorized the allocation of funds from the sale of a Sheriff's Office vehicle. Additionally, the Board accepted records preservation grant funds for the Circuit Clerk's Office. A public hearing was held regarding the Animal Nuisance Ordinance, Prohibited Snakes and Penalties, updates to the Revenue Share Ordinance, and a new Building Inspection fee schedule, all of which were subsequently approved. The Board also discussed the school budget, re-appointed a representative to the Southside Virginia Community College Board, modified the property reassessment cycle to four years, and approved a resolution opposing mandatory collective bargaining legislation.

The meeting focused on several key items including community presentations, departmental reports from the School Board, Virginia Department of Transportation, and the Sheriff's Office. Public hearings were held regarding the VDOT Secondary Roads Six Year Improvement Plan and the Kenbridge Solar Farm, LLC conditional use permit and siting agreement. Budget discussions for FY2026-2027 were conducted, along with personnel MOA reviews, board nominations and appointments, and a review of a draft battery storage ordinance.