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The measures were presented as individual agenda items and carried with voice votes. The board read and adopted a proclamation designating April 2025 as Fair Housing Month, citing the federal Fair Housing Act of April 11, 1968, and reaffirming the county’s protections against housing‑related discrimination.

A resolution from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) accepted minor right‑of‑way and alignment housekeeping changes made after Route 637 work completed in 2016; staff said the adjustments were to formalize previously realigned curves and abandoned segments.

The board adopted a water‑supply planning resolution to participate in a regional plan led by the Cumberland Plateau planning entity under the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) water‑supply planning program. Staff said the plan is a regional effort to ensure adequate drinking water supply over the next five years.

Supervisors approved a request from Community Schools to receive $10,000 annually for five years from the county’s opioid‑abatement allocation to support prevention programming; staff said the local contribution will be part of a larger application for competitive grant funding totaling about $900,000 from multiple localities.

The board also approved a capital cost agreement with the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and related parties covering $1,709,675 over two years for construction of a wellness center adjacent to the Wildwood Recovery Center; the agreement assigned procurement and operating responsibilities between the county, the IDA, and project partners.

Finally, supervisors set a public hearing on the 2025–2026 tax levies for 5:30 p.m. on April 22, the board’s regular meeting date.

All the above items were presented in the consent or regular agenda and passed by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Supervisors Public Hearing (March 25, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors voted on a slate of routine resolutions and agreements at its March meeting, approving a Fair Housing proclamation, accepting VDOT roadway adjustments for Route 637, adopting a regional water‑supply planning resolution for DEQ, committing opioid‑abatement funds to a community‑schools prevention program, and approving a capital cost agreement tied to a wellness center project.","taxTitle","Dickenson County, Virginia","taxId",30732,"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":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6275965,"Food bank outlines eligibility, distribution and volunteer needs; serves about 750–800 residents monthly",154,2715000,2869000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2767623-fb246bc517d385c50db06dad94c2ee2e&start=2715&end=2869","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2767623-fb246bc517d385c50db06dad94c2ee2e/thumbnail_2715000.jpg","/articles/6275965/Dickenson-County/Virginia/Food-bank-outlines-eligibility-distribution-and-volunteer-needs-serves-about-750800-residents-monthly","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275965-3c7cc304623991190bce7be1fcae5e6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771064007&Signature=htt5d4JFxow3EVHWXUt35KbKsaRlNwj49Gq9U1~9y6ssg~DWV7rKUu4r4TD4c4LXYlBC8-fWeVZK43mdK3xBb8cyOwp2y9rqzlk7ljFUKImR2jFCUTp8YxfMU6RabYeypSMaWChZV7h-gVGeqHoJbEDsCwzBaDyx4G7w4vM49IS4-hadtJDl~XUF2QxfVMh6hibMDtcEx-HhUmRJfO02~AtxPLnYMQI816JSPGRqNSL-1ggQH5h-VJ2-TeYKEnwZSp2VGJSB6q1CzCMWT9c5Knam8PfJ4blRit8E7K7KG4uuQfQyX9vov-3dIcSHBp8dyA0VEgu6p331C~tbr16dIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Andy Rose, director of the Dickinson County Food Bank, briefed the Dickenson County Board of Supervisors on the food bank’s intake process, eligibility rules, distribution schedule and volunteer needs.

Rose said the food bank uses a self‑declaration income form and lists qualifying criteria that include participation in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid for a single household, Supplemental Security Income, or free/reduced school lunch. For households not covered by those programs, Rose said the food bank uses a monthly income threshold: a single‑person household earning $3,138 or less would qualify, with approximately $1,100 added for each additional household member.

The food bank distributes about 450–500 boxes monthly and estimates it serves 750–800 individuals countywide. The food bank’s physical address was given as 1286 Browning Hollow, with a mailing address cited in the presentation; Rose asked for volunteers and directed residents to the food bank’s Facebook page or the department of social services for referrals. A supervisor thanked staff and commissioners for assisting with a recent drop‑off and praised the food bank’s organization.

The board did not take action on the item; the presentation was informational and included a brief question period.","Andy Rose, director of the Dickinson County Food Bank, briefed the board on eligibility rules, operating hours and volunteer needs; the food bank distributes about 450–500 boxes per month and serves roughly 750–800 individuals.",{"_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":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6275970,"County holds public hearing on Community Development Block Grant flood‑relief application; staff outline tentative priorities",54,341000,395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2767623-fb246bc517d385c50db06dad94c2ee2e&start=341&end=395","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2767623-fb246bc517d385c50db06dad94c2ee2e/thumbnail_341000.jpg","/articles/6275970/Dickenson-County/Virginia/County-holds-public-hearing-on-Community-Development-Block-Grant-floodrelief-application-staff-outline-tentative-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275970-25e774b94af5aaa2eba8cdede0f247eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771064007&Signature=WIM63elk0-QZlzvw8oLm9Zv3k2koqwF462Ybb9vzL09nN6vHgSBV4U~~E5uRU5URnmYSAwkUqFHpR2HtNDX97GklOO7mJlU2MVPIpyZd1AiH-W-WJT170kPD0YVgDeRy77SKq3ThtOGp4tDaD4vIGITcCePQtXuj6jJhwCWYYkd3reevakvnt10bU-vjBUfXDcbU9RxEgIblMtu4-P-gK5jIwqaK80-FJFO61t2goOJsYmFchuEeGiSKEOfP5HrjPkzdGNV~OH-cnhgY9X1lLIHVg8KMFLEB-npg1zQ6GsMePgYwcL-ACOE0j-5QM54P5b1KjeT1X11sCGAkMIeZyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing on applying for an emergency Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) made available by the Commonwealth of Virginia for flood relief. County staff said the funding opportunity is time‑sensitive and remains a moving target while agencies prepare an application.

A staff presenter said the county is working with the Cumberland Plateau regional entity and that the state had opened emergency funding to assist counties that experienced flooding, although a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declaration had not been issued. \"We're limited in what we can apply for, but one thing we're working with the PSA on is gonna be some permanent fixed mount generator for some of their substations to help with future events. And then, communications was an issue, so we're working on some communication stuff as well,\" the staff member said.

Staff added that while initial expectations suggested private‑bridge repairs might be eligible, later guidance indicates those private‑bridge costs are unlikely to qualify under the current funding stream. The hearing was opened for public comment; no in‑person speakers registered during the period noted in the transcript and the board closed the hearing after a short public comment window.

No formal action to apply was recorded on the meeting record at that time; staff said they were still developing application options and would return with details as the funding opportunity clarified.","County staff opened a public hearing on pursuing a Virginia Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) emergency flood‑relief application; priorities under consideration include fixed generators for substations and communications equipment; funding for private bridges appears unlikely at this stage.",{"_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":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6275975,"Local EMS leaders ask supervisors to explore ordinance requiring in‑county ambulances for interfacility transfers",434,1140000,1574000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2767623-fb246bc517d385c50db06dad94c2ee2e&start=1140&end=1574","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2767623-fb246bc517d385c50db06dad94c2ee2e/thumbnail_1140000.jpg","/articles/6275975/Dickenson-County/Virginia/Local-EMS-leaders-ask-supervisors-to-explore-ordinance-requiring-incounty-ambulances-for-interfacility-transfers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275975-52b40afe162a0bbe643f8644dbc618a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771064007&Signature=IlP3IxUUgOVnC8xkEDHqBi6E7U~9LMmqbiThbcZ6dcvyxrMRLmxhxs8K7-RYloIvj~2RH~H8NHCeJPmmIxfTisniwTaosfZBel6AQBEdh9~dhwwiPRvOSAkSYxmuXqQ1cG~VTQtctDcaqgpTZp54V9gZI1FoMwVpgKDyts4kTf01fYIc3Pp3vSurVLeY76K166XTBTg89XtO0XcWiUNM2RZSYAvEYnCLDc6wbbRYuLRfMoZql-uk~RG1TwNHjCAnPhKHaWxdHTSlStj2AlODVAxFxCzzh3q8G28Wa1f4R0CZ6lldZ~GTxnSH702kR1iCsqvR7CmicBn1kDSGQKRJcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of county emergency medical services asked the Dickenson County Board of Supervisors to explore an ordinance that would give preference to in‑county ambulance agencies for interfacility patient transfers, saying out‑of‑county providers routinely receive those calls and the practice drains local resources and revenue.

Albert McPeek, a resident of the Willis District and a member of the Clintwood Rescue Squad who identified himself as acting general manager of Dickinson County Ambulance Service, said county EMS agencies have regularly competed with out‑of‑county providers for transfers that generate revenue. \"We're all in the same boat. We're all in need of that revenue,\" McPeek said. Elizabeth McNutt, who identified herself as owner of Dickinson County Ambulance Service, told the board that a Buchanan County ordinance gives permitted in‑county agencies priority and suggested Dickenson County consider a similar approach to keep patient transports local.

Board members asked questions about hospital protocol for placing transfer calls and whether patient preference is documented; speakers said hospitals often call the service they know or prefer and noted that patient choice is typically recorded on intake forms but may not always be solicited in the emergency room. The public speakers asked the board to consider a local ordinance or resolution to require county medical facilities to call permitted in‑county providers first for interfacility transfers.

Jeremy (last name not provided), identified as a rescue squad captain on the phone, said local squads had missed a state EPCR (electronic patient care reporting) grant deadline and requested county help with an upfront vendor fee of $2,735.20 so squads would not face service interruption when a July 1 requirement takes effect. Other attendees described recent grant applications for vehicles and equipment and the logistical difficulty of preparing applications while running calls.

Supervisors did not adopt an ordinance at the meeting. Instead, the board asked \"Will\" and Larry Barton (county staff) to meet with EMS representatives and explore possible ordinance language or other mechanisms; staff were directed to report back to the board. The discussion was recorded as a public‑comment agenda item and the matter was referred for staff follow‑up rather than formal board action.

No formal vote was taken on an ordinance at this meeting.","Rescue squad and ambulance service representatives urged the board to consider an ordinance giving preferential status to licensed in‑county ambulance providers for interfacility transports to keep revenue and capacity local; supervisors directed staff to meet with the providers to explore options.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves proclamations, road and water resolutions and fund commitments; schedules tax-levy hearing

Food bank outlines eligibility, distribution and volunteer needs; serves about 750–800 residents monthly

County holds public hearing on Community Development Block Grant flood‑relief application; staff outline tentative priorities

Local EMS leaders ask supervisors to explore ordinance requiring in‑county ambulances for interfacility transfers