Kathy T Jones

The board discussed VDOT road projects, school testing requirements, the Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail volunteer contributions, and concerns regarding potential Mountain Valley Pipeline compressor station locations. Budget amendments were ratified to provide funding for high school athletic equipment, juvenile detention boarding fees, and maintenance repairs. Additionally, the board approved a loan to proceed with the school boiler project and authorized a tax refund. Updates were provided on state police tower site agreements and opioid settlement funds, and the meeting concluded with a closed session regarding real estate matters.

The meeting includes a budget work session with department representatives, followed by various briefings covering VDOT work, broadband information, schools, railbed trail, and preservation efforts. Business items include a board appointment for the Zoning Appeals board, consideration of an incentive policy, and a public hearing regarding the amendment of the budget for FY 2025-2026. The meeting also features a Treasurer's report, a closed session for personnel matters, and a recess scheduled for a future public hearing on the budget and secondary system construction program.

The agenda includes several briefings from VDOT, broadband information technology, school administration, and community development. Appointments to the tourism, DSS, and regional boards are scheduled. The board will address old business regarding the MVP Boost project and an equipment lease-purchase agreement. New business items include approval of a tire amnesty day, the hazardous mitigation plan, budget amendments, opposition to a redistricting amendment, and a compensation study. The meeting will conclude with reports, a public hearing, a closed session on real estate, and a budget work session.

The board discussed various infrastructure and operational matters, including updates on VDOT projects, broadband improvements, and school facility maintenance. Significant focus was placed on addressing recruitment and retention challenges for the Sheriff's Department and Emergency Management Services, with plans for a compensation study. The board approved resolutions regarding the opposition of a proposed compressor station project, the appointment of various representatives to boards, the adoption of a hazard mitigation plan, and budgetary amendments for landfill repairs and equipment. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a new compactor for the transfer station and set the schedule for upcoming budget work sessions.

The board agenda includes several briefings regarding VDOT monthly reports, broadband information technology, updates from the Craig County School District, the Craig Valley Railbed Trail, and Preserve Craig. Old business consists of amendments to the fiscal year budget for school weight room improvements and the boiler project. New business includes additional budget amendments for the county and the approval of a tax refund. Informational topics cover the treasurer's report and future communication system upgrades. The meeting also incorporates a closed session to discuss real estate matters.