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Grant said Fries issued a request for proposals and received limited contractor responses. The town reported a total project estimate for filter replacement of $715,600 and said it had already allocated $413,000 from ARPA funds and secured $100,000 through the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission’s water and wastewater program, leaving a $202,600 shortfall. Grant asked the board to consider that amount in the county budget to allow the town to proceed.

Board members asked whether the town had considered loans and whether the ARPA and Mount Rogers funds had timelines or memorandums of understanding; Grant said the town had not yet pursued a loan and would need town-council approval to seek borrowing and that the Mount Rogers award and ARPA allocation were covered by a memorandum of understanding.

The request was presented as a funding ask during the board’s reports and presentations; the board did not take immediate action on the request during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grayson County BOS 5/8/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Town of Fries Mayor Cynthia Grant asked the Grayson County Board of Supervisors to consider a $202,600 allocation in the FY2025–26 budget to cover the town’s shortfall for replacing two water-filter assemblies; the town said it had allocated ARPA funds and secured Mount Rogers Planning District funding but remains short of completing the project.","taxTitle","Grayson County, Virginia","taxId",30990,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064094,"Board approves secondary six-year plan items; Rimrock Lane added to FY31 funding list",973,142000,1115000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3256830-7a0d7249df996de8a68606a0710ff7a1&start=142&end=1115","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3256830-7a0d7249df996de8a68606a0710ff7a1/thumbnail_142000.jpg","/articles/6064094/Grayson-County/Virginia/Board-approves-secondary-six-year-plan-items-Rimrock-Lane-added-to-FY31-funding-list","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064094-83fd664c498b1a4d95a08a18c9804821/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198300&Signature=iGAhKHB550xBZZisNOInPzXRj07O4le~a0ms1LWTQxmQqV1CEZp3Qcsvv0dbPGJ1PqP~JuFQIDgnyiKcA9nPyiIvGjiL7BM6rNAvlvEZs~eb-~o2QdP5W2YL~yQHPPNxANA~9LoAi6KX67dtanME5kF6TnImJ77~pCGJcV-pY2HlmbNAjXyFp2WywBLJXU68VoT5t1ryk7lx4xaiWGHRIkoEggzxb9Ud7e9qcSgDLYEEpdGr-WYRm~hgOk6C-wKl66wXW9y1VzqmprXVzNejOsy5Bl7WPtiNS2iYZSmuECE0OYsRgJ9IhzfCKgj2aqLLEDlEirMcL2UKCPF6FnoyCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grayson County Board of Supervisors approved resolutions to adopt the county’s proposed secondary six-year plan and to add specific routes — including Rimrock Lane and Chestnut Grove Road — to the plan and construction budget for the upcoming fiscal period.

A county roads representative recapped last year’s additions (Horseshoe Drive, Saddle Creek and Beaver Dam) and said Beaver Dam’s estimated cost was reported at $427,500; the county covered $209,036 last year and planned to apply an additional $218,464 this fiscal year to fully fund the route. The presenter said the FY31 allocation was $657,823; after funding Beaver Dam the remaining allocation available for other projects was reported as $439,359. The staff recommendation for FY31 included Rimrock Lane at an estimated $232,400 and Chestnut Grove Road, which was reported as not fully fundable under current allocations and would leave a shortfall the presenter said would need to be pulled from next year’s funding.

Several residents used the public hearing to press the board for confirmation and timing: Tom Sutchin and others asked whether Pleasant Grove Road — previously funded but delayed by storm recovery work — would in fact be constructed in FY26; residents on Lost Lake Road and Flat Ridge Road described potholes, heavy seasonal damage and increased traffic and asked to be considered for secure funding. Staff and supervisors said many of the routes remain on a multi-year list and that engineering and environmental reviews typically precede construction scheduling.

A motion to approve the six-year plan and three related resolutions to add Rimrock Lane and Chestnut Grove Road passed; the transcript records a motion, second and affirmative voice votes. The board also asked staff to check on Lost Lake Road and Cornerstone Road at Greystone Road for potential inclusion or follow-up.","The Grayson County Board of Supervisors approved resolutions to place several local routes on the county’s secondary six-year plan, including Rimrock Lane and Chestnut Grove Road; staff and residents discussed funding limits and timing for projects such as Pleasant Grove and Lost Lake Road.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064099,"Board approves special-use permit for commercial kennel at 643 Shell Hollow Lane with annual compliance conditions",594,1208000,1802000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3256830-7a0d7249df996de8a68606a0710ff7a1&start=1208&end=1802","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3256830-7a0d7249df996de8a68606a0710ff7a1/thumbnail_1208000.jpg","/articles/6064099/Grayson-County/Virginia/Board-approves-special-use-permit-for-commercial-kennel-at-643-Shell-Hollow-Lane-with-annual-compliance-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064099-2924620d4d726cc40c13996c5909715c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198300&Signature=UcfXDCNLdrL1pDpxrHmKmvH91qya~GrGXmdfxk53DM4NpRhI8ZiQXdCaqKfzPQP5pChph8gT-eG97nqosCVcUCodC4TDqFOHl8oYxPL~riD2vWYDGWFD6PdVU2B666V7HPzKXp1hmqJOYVdFrJR9-zrB9mstkXmIy~tJYCrx3LlE7wjQci3-SrrDw76Hk23WPCAlRtFUqu-sVZV03Ct8RZQIXbMlxN60ijVaVuNuVdukfsh92uzBYdCdAwepYHDtDNeP6MwoPVdMla2q~iTJdXKAQe8i4c7R34h20ua9J0ogJ-iC0f4KUfxPOtpejBlyG-2sk2a85Ue4zH-yHrktRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grayson County Board of Supervisors approved a special-use permit that will allow Wilson’s Black and Tans to operate a commercial boarding and breeding kennel at 643 Shell Hollow Lane in Elk Creek.

Planning staff told the board the facility has operated since 2023 but lacked the required permit. The parcel is in the rural-farm zoning district, which permits kennels by special use permit. Staff reported that the kennel is sited behind the residence, buffered by vegetation, and that, as presented, it lies roughly 200–650 feet from neighboring homes.

Planning staff said the planning commission reviewed the application and recommended approval subject to conditions: compliance with Virginia Code section 3.2-6507.2 for commercial dog breeding, a requirement that any expansion or modification of the eight-bay kennel require revision of the special-use permit, an annual compliance review (including kennel records to maintain a valid annual kennel tag) and automatic invalidation of the permit if the commercial operation ceases within 24 months.

A neighboring landowner, identified as Bill Baldwin, initially submitted recorded noise data and raised concerns about barking; Baldwin later retracted his complaint after speaking with the Wilsons, the planner said. Planning staff said animal-control records showed no violations. The board approved the permit by voice vote; the record shows an affirmative voice vote but not a roll-call tally.

The conditions placed on the approval require the owner-operator to comply with state commercial-breeding requirements and to submit records for annual review to the planning department.","The Grayson County Board of Supervisors approved a special-use permit for a commercial boarding and breeding kennel known as Wilson’s Black and Tans at 643 Shell Hollow Lane. Approval is subject to state commercial-breeding code compliance, annual reviews and other conditions the planning commission recommended.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064104,"Adler Residential Services presents Baywood School plan to serve students with disabilities; no board decision",1156,3081000,4237000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3256830-7a0d7249df996de8a68606a0710ff7a1&start=3081&end=4237","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3256830-7a0d7249df996de8a68606a0710ff7a1/thumbnail_3081000.jpg","/articles/6064104/Grayson-County/Virginia/Adler-Residential-Services-presents-Baywood-School-plan-to-serve-students-with-disabilities-no-board-decision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064104-f152811d60bafa950e27d4db3692c834/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198300&Signature=iUUF2-3fTMPhehGYJIyoRajZWlx01CRiDAnBWh9xqiN83VhTTSTDp1HmNh~JIuJS3Av3rGMpVueqt11b5auPAAIXeRRVRpQNYqeCiMvnFC1hcwMPhIWFX0hCPhCMluAaComvNIkncv9~75NKW502DJjbbLv6GzpzmUgY229VAIwFx0xZv5cdnMcDMpXD-nupHA-wgPArpvtjRoQHN-q16~CFeQGuDU4bhcck7EDAPant900QYnnFzSDVRGT6OiBu8C45M2ESVdQHeDZN3ycXb1fgyIeCk4w8NDXaCF7cUz-pzteGgrAZRPLm5AD-NJUMHxKnji0sI9vsqEaGMyo7Aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adler Residential Services (ARS) presented the Board of Supervisors with a proposal to renovate Baywood School as a private day school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and, eventually, to add residential group homes on the property. The board received a briefing; no formal action or vote was taken.

Emily Boyles, ARS human-resources director, described a phased plan: open a private day school to serve local students whose Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams require a private placement, then develop surrounding land for group homes and seek a residential license. Boyles said Region 7 — the state education region that includes Grayson County — currently lacks a residential private school for students with disabilities. “If this option is located within the Twin Counties, it would not only reduce these barriers,” Boyles said, reading comments from local special-education directors.

ARS said local school divisions had indicated need: Grayson County Schools officials told presenters there are students who may require private day placement and could face long wait lists elsewhere. ARS said a local option could reduce long commutes, allow families to collaborate more easily with staff and keep related Children's Services Act (CSA) funding in the region.

Presenters described expected services and staff needs — special-education teachers, therapists (occupational, physical and speech), paraprofessionals and maintenance/nutrition staff — and said staffing and student numbers would depend on IEP placements and referrals. ARS also described workforce and economic effects: each residential group home would require multiple direct-support and management staff, they said, creating local jobs tied to placements funded through CSA.

Board members asked about community access to facilities and about how ARS would work with local school divisions; presenters said the cafeteria and kitchen could be available for community events after renovation and that ARS intends to coordinate with school districts. No application, funding request or land-transfer proposal was before the board; the presentation was informational.","Adler Residential Services outlined a plan to renovate Baywood School as a private day school and later add residential group homes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities; presenters said the service would fill a regional gap in Region 7 and could create local jobs and retain CSA dollars in the community.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6064109,"Residents, farmers urge supervisors to keep county agriculture economic-development post in FY26 budget",908,1811000,2719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3256830-7a0d7249df996de8a68606a0710ff7a1&start=1811&end=2719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3256830-7a0d7249df996de8a68606a0710ff7a1/thumbnail_1811000.jpg","/articles/6064109/Grayson-County/Virginia/Residents-farmers-urge-supervisors-to-keep-county-agriculture-economic-development-post-in-FY26-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6064109-8427a3da69dd0fb9963eabb2ba8987fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198300&Signature=Um~RuHulrX6J1eF3bbsFA-Mys-vI9qmqbC7mmXQMLuiQTeDYxiOpWRHwq9wHoLV0rsLKm5zBY319iwi5weHe2wkA~xs7gKBWMKxjU9KJkY5t8ZoTLWYzmbiLxRpB0V5eLk~JM9C7EqXJnkybZTpi9ijzqnoFgkNoSCnOXa5z6IcfBYQlPFayclhwcSnvw9UZE--ZgmV~fa8qBOiTyG~J8HpeR5-wp8dutyP49x0UUpnWM-TD5ytExdAbmv~enftDdkwsSTqRz6pDZccJoMCbom-BJ5FnmeHu9fv2iP6EOLiFjeAUBPLIYJsPsUKum5GG~Nj2HEmhW7PqVJtpeQ93Ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Grayson County residents and agricultural producers urged the Board of Supervisors at a public hearing to retain the county’s Ag Economic Development Specialist position as the supervisors consider the FY2025–26 budget. Speakers said the position helps local farmers secure grants, expand markets and support youth and beginning farmers.

The appeals came during the board’s budget public hearing. Michelle Pridgen, who identified herself as “a very tiny vegetable producer” and a member of the county Ag Advisory Board, told the board the position has helped producers win grant funding, build outreach through web and social media, and organize events that have drawn state-level attention. “This position is very crucial to our county,” Pridgen said.

Other speakers made similar points. John Fant, who described himself as a farmer and former soldier, said the county’s investment in agriculture had generated returns and called the Ag office “the first of its kind in the commonwealth.” Casey Johnson, a member of the Ag Advisory Committee, and Sarah Torres, part-owner of Cresthaven Dairy, described practical help from the office: networking, technical assistance and support to young operators. “I have only positive things to say,” Torres said of the service.

Speakers also described emergency response work after Hurricane Helene, when county and Ag office staff distributed supplies to producers ahead of other aid. Sandy Cunningham and others noted the county agricultural fair and youth livestock programs as community assets supported by the Ag office and said those programs would suffer if the position is cut.

The public hearing record does not include board action to change the budget; the hearing was held for comment and no vote on the budget occurred at that time.

Background: Commenters repeatedly described the Ag Economic Development Specialist as a county-created position that has attracted state attention, helped grow the county fair and supported grant applications and emergency response. The board’s budget process, including any staff recommendations to add or remove positions, will be decided in later budget sessions.","Multiple farmers, ag advisory board members and producers told the Grayson County Board of Supervisors during a public hearing that eliminating the county Ag Economic Development Specialist would undercut a program residents say helps secure grants, build markets and support young farmers.","actionData","errors"]

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