Lacy Marks

The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and planning items, including an ordinance amendment to Article 23 concerning solar and battery energy storage facilities. Key business included receiving reports from the Virginia Department of Transportation, Brunswick County Public Schools, and the County Administrator. The Board addressed economic development initiatives, considered resolutions for regional jail bond financing, reviewed grant awards, and managed financial matters such as disbursement approvals, year-end revenue appropriations, and various fund transfers. Additionally, several land use and zoning items were reviewed, including rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and a comprehensive plan amendment. Organizational and appointment tasks were also addressed.

The Board held public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2026-2027 consolidated operating budget and the Virginia Department of Transportation's Secondary Six-Year Road Plan. Several zoning and permit requests were addressed, including rezoning cases, a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower, and a subdivision review. The meeting also included financial reports, approval of lobbying services, updates on economic development initiatives, and the naming of a private drive. Additionally, the Board approved grant appropriations, local emergency declarations, and various appointments to regional boards and commissions.

The Board of Supervisors meeting covered several administrative and operational agenda items. Approvals were granted for a lease-purchase agreement for EMS equipment, the disposal of surplus vehicles from the Solid Waste Department, and the replacement of HVAC units at the Albert S. Harrison Courthouse. Public hearings addressed a telecommunications tower construction permit and the presentation of the proposed school operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Finance department updates included the review of disbursements and adjustments to the budget schedule. Additionally, the Board received reports on broadband initiatives, economic development projects, and maintenance updates from VDOT. Several planning and zoning requests were considered, including rezoning applications and a special entertainment permit for the Taste of Brunswick Festival. Finally, the Board made appointments to the Lake Country Area Agency on Aging and the Roanoke River Service Authority.

The agenda includes several public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower and the proposed operating budget for Brunswick County Public Schools. Key reports and presentations feature updates from the Virginia Department of Transportation, Brunswick County Public Schools, RiverStreet Networks regarding broadband, and various department agency reports. Additionally, the Board will address the approval of disbursements, revisions to the budget schedule, special entertainment permits, requests to schedule public hearings for rezoning cases, subdivision reviews, and a lease-purchase agreement for emergency medical services equipment. The meeting concludes with appointments to various regional and county boards.

The Board received reports on VDOT maintenance and road project updates, including timelines for Iron Bridge Road and Route 58. Financial matters addressed included the approval of disbursements, appropriation of a donation for E911 communications, and acceptance of a grant for animal shelter improvements. The Board discussed the FY27 budget schedule and reviewed current fiscal data for the public school system. Additional approvals were granted for the use of the Brunswick County Airport grounds by the Lawrenceville Lions Club and a fee waiver request for a rezoning application. Planning discussions included upcoming public hearings for telecommunications infrastructure, updates on utility-scale solar project limits, and the authorization of a letter to the Governor opposing legislation concerning battery energy storage systems. Appointments to the Planning Commission were made, and future office closures were announced.