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Davis said the CCBHC model is a federally-endorsed approach to delivering comprehensive behavioral-health services and is designed to improve care in rural areas by offering a consistent “menu” of services — similar to how federally qualified health centers standardize primary-care offerings. She said the model aims to ensure that people in small communities can expect the same array of behavioral-health and integrated primary-care options they might find in a larger city.

Davis told supervisors she had limited time but offered to return with more detail and provided a handout in the meeting packet summarizing accomplishments from the prior year. She identified herself as a resident and the project director and said Mount Rogers had been asked to brief the board following a meeting between the organization’s CEO and county staff.

Board response: The board accepted the handout and staff indicated they would coordinate any follow-up if supervisors wanted a more detailed presentation during a future meeting.

What’s next: Davis said she would be glad to return to present additional details and data to the board upon request.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wythe County Board of Supervisors Meeting | March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A project director from Mount Rogers Community Services briefed the Wythe County Board of Supervisors on the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model and offered to provide more detailed information in future meetings.","taxTitle","taxId",38209,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6279640,"Wythe County approves vehicle purchase appropriation and several sheriff office funding moves",264,1165000,1429000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2621766-41f1b3bee1e1d5dee9fcda9834c7a475&start=1165&end=1429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2621766-41f1b3bee1e1d5dee9fcda9834c7a475/thumbnail_1165000.jpg","/articles/6279640/Wythe-County/Virginia/Wythe-County-approves-vehicle-purchase-appropriation-and-several-sheriff-office-funding-moves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6279640-88192c7f73e3686ec546ea7b17d9f503/orig.mp4?Expires=1775435074&Signature=kfkKVPD-~Ci1-sL5v28S6nk8NFIxbUAHRW0FBFHQ8kh8zxMDWe7KwZzcd2FuEhLOdfLSH3damkkC0zAMBAUjRRK-WYQWiKmECMs-0B1PK~kx4mWP7CfYWHGPj2lUhwL2QVBe4pOJbWSKXXzxvTW~y6x-cqjRpOGiXV5T9~6PDfr-EqMfBJ4LfZ5sYbAfcpkWAO6e8cWGValDfEUoZBB--03NlwkWHbKQ7Wdythn37q9Lpwjf9r7ca2~KDHd6T4hvSllPAUh2HeJguLs9uY2SmjcMfD0X7VP9vQzVQzNZ562qP0vuDIArZACsX7HreDWoTCqZ6PGYuy85kbsNpJ0IRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the March 11 meeting of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors the board approved several sheriff-office budget actions: an amend-and-appropriate of $172,000 to purchase four patrol vehicles now, a transfer of $13,703 from electronic-summons funds to police supplies, an increase in the narcotics petty-cash fund from $5,000 to $7,500, and authorization to donate $12,600 from photo-enforcement receipts to Wythe County Public Schools for tournament transportation.

Why it matters: staff and the sheriff’s office told the board that vehicle prices were rising and that vehicles available on dealer lots might not remain available. Staff recommended ordering vehicles in the current fiscal year and financing them from reserves or by adjusting next year’s budget planning to avoid higher costs. The board approved the requested appropriation and transfers.

Board discussion: Supervisors asked about the timing and estimated price increases; staff said the sheriff estimated roughly $2,000 more per vehicle if procurement waited. One supervisor noted recent vehicle losses due to accidents and endorsed moving forward to replace units.

Votes and next steps: The motion to amend and appropriate $172,000 passed on roll call (motion by Supervisor Smith; second by Supervisor Terry). The $13,703 transfer and the narcotics petty-cash increase were both approved by roll call; the $12,600 donation to the schools passed after a motion by Supervisor Cook and second by Supervisor Terry. Staff will place purchase orders for vehicles and track related budget entries in coordination with the finance department.

The board also discussed prior vehicle purchases in the current year (an earlier $230,000 amendment in August) and the use of special funds (concealed-weapons or electronic-summons receipts) to buy additional units when appropriate.","Supervisors voted to amend the current fiscal year budget to appropriate $172,000 for four sheriff vehicles, approved a $13,703 transfer to police supplies, increased a narcotics petty-cash fund to $7,500 and authorized a $12,600 donation from photo-enforcement receipts to Wythe County Public Schools.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6279645,"Wythe County OKs two water‑project divisions, rejects third for rebid pending Rural Development approval",158,1858000,2016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2621766-41f1b3bee1e1d5dee9fcda9834c7a475&start=1858&end=2016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2621766-41f1b3bee1e1d5dee9fcda9834c7a475/thumbnail_1858000.jpg","/articles/6279645/Wythe-County/Virginia/Wythe-County-OKs-two-waterproject-divisions-rejects-third-for-rebid-pending-Rural-Development-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6279645-171059f240d201826ee417c087bca525/orig.mp4?Expires=1775435075&Signature=bxvfK8jr775dXg8l9lIO~7isQRy-Co4vIIfjonIqaVDYuWtkoD31ck~7f5Usoo~50iGO5rgZeevmRbYl7IVmW3HGeFKjQQonWMN3cadc9cDyLmsihaB9Iz9KSbanaYqK49mbXqg~O4-1laqjF~9QBqHuJvhEk3bA62LlEQLVQJaoZzVBM5-R4YgBBWjT-QFmDOfcCvdvOz5MWXAvf4pDPPdzu1Pys3oOlbu~tPhEQ2HMrnhKP3UJGSbRJrs4BTAL-F8KKgeBwDDiAcdRRBHQDoKzg4XTe8IezCIe3ORsB0BjhjBQ1FhkHwLwqEvOS93MYLsaomE3cpCIlP28jNeSUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wythe County Board of Supervisors on March 11 approved its water committee’s recommendations for the Barratt (Barrett) Mill water project: proceed with Division 1, accept Hill Construction’s Division 2 bid and reject Division 3 for rebid.

The water committee met earlier and forwarded the recommendations to the full board. Committee materials listed Division 1 at $2,825,158 and indicated Hill Construction’s Division 2 bid at $3,945,560 after removing the first alternative. The board voted to accept the committee recommendations but recorded that all awards are contingent on Rural Development’s approval because Rural Development is the funding agency for the project.

Why it matters: the project brings water infrastructure improvements to Barrett/Burnt Mill service areas. Commitments of this scale require outside funder signoff; if Rural Development declines any element, the county will revisit the plans.

Board discussion and process: Board members expressed optimism that residents in the Barrett Mill area would welcome water service improvements. A supervisor asked what “contingent upon R&D approval” meant; staff clarified that the county must secure Rural Development’s final approval before spending or executing full contracts.

Vote: The committee recommendations were approved by roll call. Division 3 will be rebid; staff will prepare rebid documents and coordinate with Rural Development.","Board approved committee recommendations to proceed with Division 1 of the Barratt/Burnt Mill water project and accept Hill Construction’s Division 2 bid; Division 3 was rejected for rebid. All awards are contingent on USDA Rural Development approval.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6279650,"Wythe supervisors approve Retreat Lake campground bid and appropriate reserves for bathhouse repairs",327,830000,1157000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2621766-41f1b3bee1e1d5dee9fcda9834c7a475&start=830&end=1157","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2621766-41f1b3bee1e1d5dee9fcda9834c7a475/thumbnail_830000.jpg","/articles/6279650/Wythe-County/Virginia/Wythe-supervisors-approve-Retreat-Lake-campground-bid-and-appropriate-reserves-for-bathhouse-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6279650-095552259abf6d239b8b955b274ddc34/orig.mp4?Expires=1775435074&Signature=ifjsM9d6d8jLya7ZaMSDZI55zRzU7IRmkEoP9eP8BPB6w3jng~flBPhMQTfIRszUDttsu8frsezC03ds5g5kItaCqXOdu3O1Uoc8FQmPtgbBDI4oBQdUE7rjsd-QonZJu8n4mOmIoYAr0iwLy4jBpBpKgXxvut313~tk2S9swPbbjUIr4iWoPTNDaGE-Nhxj8wAPWlV7gmI3QVLNgP7tQDKb-y1Lmph~SPSQML30lvCR-vjuxAUSNz~camvraWBJc4r~ONfcVo3sx4OD64zX8xjl9t8~D5zQ7~jd7tahb8ZlDav4WSR7UASNxLTRbARfmdH8w5NoEfbii8jtsl298g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wythe County Board of Supervisors voted March 11 to award a bid for renovations at Retreat Lake Campground and to amend and appropriate county funds so work can cover the main bathhouse and associated shelter restrooms.

The county received bids on March 7; staff reported the low bidder as Performance Industrial Contractors (listed in the board memo). The total bid package exceeded the amount budgeted in the capital plan, and staff told the board the county could: (a) limit work to the main bathhouse and remain within the existing appropriation, or (b) amend and appropriate additional funds from reserves to complete the full scope. Staff recommended amending and appropriating to complete the full project; the board agreed.

Why it matters: supervisors described the campground bathroom and shelter structures as long overdue for replacement or significant repair. Several supervisors said delaying the work risks higher future costs and health‑and‑safety concerns. The county’s health department inspected the facilities the day before the meeting; staff said inspection documentation would be shared with the board once received.

Board discussion: Supervisors noted that the primitive shelters and some bathhouses had not been replaced in decades, and that prior investments in other parks and facilities represented services the county provides to residents. One supervisor said fiscal constraints were a consideration, but another pointed to rising prices and urged action.

Vote and next steps: The motion to award the low bid and amend and appropriate funds to proceed was made by Supervisor Terry and seconded by Supervisor Burnet; the motion passed on roll call. Staff said the appropriation would come from reserves and that approximately $130,000 would remain in reserves after the appropriation. Parks staff will return health-department inspection documentation and proceed with contracting and construction scheduling once paperwork is complete.

The board did not specify a contract start date in the meeting minutes; staff indicated they would proceed with award paperwork and report timelines to the board.","The board awarded the low bid for Retreat Lake Campground renovations and voted to amend and appropriate reserve funds so the full scope — including the main bathhouse and shelters — can proceed rather than limiting work to stay within the current budget.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6279652,"Wythe County supervisors approve campground renovation, water project bids, vehicle purchases and multiple budget transfers",2095,404000,2499000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2621766-41f1b3bee1e1d5dee9fcda9834c7a475&start=404&end=2499","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2621766-41f1b3bee1e1d5dee9fcda9834c7a475/thumbnail_404000.jpg","/articles/6279652/Wythe-County/Virginia/Wythe-County-supervisors-approve-campground-renovation-water-project-bids-vehicle-purchases-and-multiple-budget-transfers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6279652-7fcac6cde24c01b96d507d3491fec440/orig.mp4?Expires=1775435074&Signature=LEosbueNGdzMHzMuMa1n9jhENxS1Rt8PMg8w0Xy5Y9qCzPKt-AstkzDWotouXdOIsuy4wEGzFkCi74-DTyzb9A04hRxuBIbOOlU4yLKxlb0p92g9mhnUcQY4-L9K8TFhYs~GUVTFMNsLszEvdlL8zcPN0ZOk5Aic4tRpvuYyoNZg7CZJ~AdF8taD7oaltcL~orHtgWwEEYEq2feM2PCjjA~l~3s8Aais4tq39yOgilNFT~QJTEWCUP6eGrU4ujjrtLaZ2TBz501PLThRQJ-L39S~FmmxzUW8V4Z-PeM-kdmyYM4jpwZajWrJJMcgk1qsAmhsRdOvsosyfTsFg1CC4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wythe County Board of Supervisors on March 11 approved a package of contracts, appropriations and transfers including a campground renovation award, water-project bids, an amendment to buy additional sheriff vehicles, several funding transfers and a school donation.

The actions were taken during the board’s regular meeting at which supervisors handled routine business, heard one public comment and conducted a closed session before authorizing an administrator to execute an option agreement for a parcel in Progress Park for joint industrial development.

Why it matters: the package moves multiple county projects toward implementation and directs county funds (including reserves and special funds) to capital projects, public safety equipment and school transportation. Some items were contingent on outside approvals, including U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development for the water work.

Votes at a glance (key items)

- Payment of invoices: Approved by motion and roll call. (Motion by Supervisor Terry; second by Supervisor Burnet.)

- Approval of minutes (Feb. 25, 2025): Approved by voice vote (motion by Supervisor Smith; second by Supervisor Cook).

- Split-precinct waiver (Royal Retreat / East and West Whitfield precincts): Approved (motion by Supervisor Smith; second by Supervisor Morgan).

- Retreat Lake Campground renovations: Board awarded the low bid for campground renovations and approved an amend-and-appropriate to fund the work from reserves (motion by Supervisor Terry; second by Supervisor Burnet). The board discussed completing only the main bathhouse to stay within the existing budget or amending and appropriating to do the full scope; the board chose to appropriate funds from reserves to proceed with the bid award as presented.

- Sheriff’s vehicles: The board approved amending this year’s budget to appropriate $172,000 to allow procurement of four additional patrol vehicles ahead of expected price increases (motion by Supervisor Smith; second by Supervisor Terry). The sheriff’s office had previously been allocated vehicle funds in the current year; the additional appropriation will draw on the general fund/reserves so those vehicles can be ordered before price increases and while vehicles remained available on dealers’ lots.

- Transfer of $13,703 (electronic summons funds to police supplies): Approved by roll call (motion by Supervisor Terry; second by Supervisor Burnet).

- Narcotics petty cash increase: Approved increasing the narcotics petty cash fund from $5,000 to $7,500 and authorizing staff to issue a $2,500 check (motion by Supervisor Smith; second by Supervisor Morgan).

- Donation to Wythe County Public Schools: Approved amending and appropriating $12,600 from photo-enforcement receipts to Wythe County Public Schools for student transportation to the state basketball tournament (motion by Supervisor Cook; second by Supervisor Terry).

- Building and grounds: Renewed one-year term service agreements for multiple engineering and architectural firms (term beginning 04/01/2025); approved by roll call.

- Budget committee recommendations: Approved $5,000 appropriation to Sleep in Heavenly Peace; approved acceptance and appropriation of a $300,000 VDEM NextGen 911 PSAP grant (revenue code listed in the board packet).

- Barratt/Barrack Mill Water Project (committee recommendations): The board approved committee recommendations to proceed on Division 1 (amount in committee memo $2,825,158) and to accept Hill Construction’s Division 2 bid ($3,945,560, deducting the first alternative). Division 3 was rejected and will be rebid. All water recommendations were approved contingent on Rural Development approval.

- Progress Park option agreement: Following a closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, the board authorized the county administrator to execute an option agreement on a block in Progress Park for the joint industrial development (motion by Supervisor Morgan; second by Supervisor Terry).

What supervisors discussed: Several supervisors expressed concern about timing and cost inflation (noting that construction prices are rising) and weighed whether to limit scope to stay within existing budget or appropriate additional funds. The Retreat Lake campground work prompted the most discussion; supervisors agreed the restroom/bathhouse work required timely action.

What’s next: Several appropriations will be reflected in amended FY budgets and draw on reserves or specific revenue sources; the water awards remain contingent on Rural Development approval. The administrator will execute the Progress Park option and staff will report back on procurement steps for awarded contracts or rebids.

Votes and recordkeeping note: Where the transcript recorded roll-call “Aye” counts without individually attributing each vote to a named supervisor the board’s official minutes contain the formal roll-call record. This article reports motions and outcomes as recorded on the meeting transcript and in the board packet.","At its March 11 meeting the Wythe County Board of Supervisors approved a series of procurement awards, budget amendments and transfers, and a joint industrial-option agreement after a closed session. Several items were approved by roll call with few members asking substantive questions.","actionData","errors"]

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