Kevin Hardin

The Louisa County Safety Action Plan outlines a holistic strategy to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries, aiming for 'goal zero' by 2050. The plan identifies high-risk locations and prioritizes the implementation of safety countermeasures across the county's road network. It adopts the USDOT's Safe System Approach and National Roadway Safety Strategy, focusing on both engineering improvements for roadway segments, intersections, and horizontal curves, as well as driver-related countermeasures addressing speed, occupant protection, younger drivers, impairment, older drivers, and distracted driving. The strategy emphasizes collaboration among all five Es of safety to proactively enhance road safety.

The Board of Supervisors reviewed payroll changes for various county positions and held a public hearing for the FY26 Budget Amendments, subsequently approving the corresponding resolution. They also passed a resolution setting the annual compensation for elected officials for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the Board approved a retail tobacco license for a local business and received a presentation from the Executive Director of the Drainage Association regarding upcoming district meetings.

The board approved multiple applications for construction on the county right-of-way regarding fiber cable burial and re-routing. Reports were provided by the County Engineer and the Public Health department. Additionally, the board discussed the potential creation of a Property Tax program for new, rehabilitated, and additional building projects within the county. The board also reviewed and approved a list of financial claims for payment.

The Board discussed various county matters, including the status of the Old Jail with a request for demolition estimates. The County Engineer and Emergency Management provided their respective updates. The Board scheduled public hearings for the proposed FY26/27 budget and for Zoning Ordinance 110.4. Additionally, the Board approved the payment of an invoice for historic preservation projects, authorized a support letter for a sedimentation basin in Drainage District #13, and signed a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention month.

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors convened to discuss various county matters. Key topics included updates from the County Engineer and Conservation, as well as a report from the VA. A public inquiry was made regarding the impact of property tax reduction on the City and Schools, with clarification provided that only the County is affected. The board also reviewed and approved a significant amount in claims.