William Bowers

The board discussed several items, including citizen input regarding a data center update, and land use classification planning with an upcoming community meeting set. Other business included reports on various committee appointments. New business items addressed farm machinery safety, where the board supported the installation of warning signs in high-risk areas. Additionally, the board approved several budget amendments, including funding for a new senior citizen safety program and charter buses for a high school basketball team's championship game, as well as discussed the submission of congressional earmark funding requests for critical infrastructure projects.

The board meeting included the recognition of the Rural Retreat High School wrestling team for their state championship victory. Citizens expressed concerns regarding local government transparency, the use of executive sessions for project discussions, and the proposed zoning of commercial land near residential areas. The board also approved the payment of invoices and authorized the county administrator to enter into an agreement regarding the Davenport proposal. The Commissioner of the Revenue and the Treasurer provided status updates regarding business personal property returns, reassessment efforts, and the general fund balance.

The board meeting agenda includes the presentation of a sports resolution for the Rural Retreat High School Wrestling Team, the payment of invoices, and discussions regarding various old and new business items. Key topics include commissioner and treasurer updates, the Barrett Mill Water Improvements project, a review of potential roads for the VDOT Six-Year Plan, and fourth-quarter appropriations. Additionally, the meeting will cover staff and board reports, and address closed meeting matters involving prospective business and real property acquisition.

The public hearing was held to consider an amendment to Ordinance No. 84-4 regarding the salaries of the members of the Board of Supervisors. The proposed amendment establishes an annual salary of $7,000 for each member, beginning on January 1, 1996, and includes additional compensation for the Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Board voted to approve this amendment.

The public hearing was held to consider an amendment to Ordinance No. 84-4 regarding the salaries for members of the Board of Supervisors. The proposed amendment established an annual salary of $7,000 for each supervisor, effective starting January 1, 1996, with additional annual stipends for the positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman.